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Merit raise for county employees requested By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Citing what she called a “budget reality,” Hanover County’s director of Human Resources requested merit increases for county employees last

Wednesday. In her presentation to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Janet Lawson said there had been “no merit increases since July 2008, no benchmarks since July 2008, no new

positions, 22 positions held vacant, positions held through attrition.” Some of those positions have been vacant for more than three years. She has asked the supervisors to consider a 2.25 percent compensa-

tion increase in the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. Looking at neighboring jurisdictions, Lawson said Chesterfield County did not include merit increases in its 2012 budget, but did award a

3 percent bonus in December, while Henrico County’s budget proposes a 2 percent compensation increase, with a 2.372 percent hike for government and schools. see MERIT, pg. 21 `

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Dr. Steve Staples, an associate with BWP consultants, told School Board members that the Hanover job is attracting a good amount of Halfway through the superintendent search interest, largely due to the stellar reputation of the being conducted by BWP & Associates and the county’s school system. Hanover County School Board, it appears there “It is absolutely a pleasure to work with a diswon’t be a shortage of qualified candidates when see SEARCH, pg. 28 ` the interview process begins early in April.

Sue Forbes Watson, left, Faye Prichard and Ann F.H. Gladstone share a light-hearted moment during rehearsals for the Ashland Musical Variety Show, which opens March 24 at Randolph-Macon College. See more on page 5.

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Treasurer intends R-MC to host Majority Leader to seek re-election Hanover County trea- the treasurer’s primary duties surer Scott Miller include the billhas announced his ing and collection intent to seek reof local taxes, the election. management of the He said his county’s extensive office operates in investment portfoconjunction with lio, and the overthe county adminsight of banking istration and Board operations, includof Supervisors ing maintaining to ensure proper MILLER checks and balancfinancial operaes over accounts tions of the county see MILLER, pg. 4 ` are maintained. He also said

Congress. Randolph-Macon Col-lege in Ashland will host U.S. House of Cantor has earned a reputation Representatives Majority Leader as a strategic thinker and resultsEric Cantor at 7:30 p.m. on oriented conservative. The Weekly Monday, March 28, in Blackwell Standard featured him as an Au-ditorium, R-MC’s Center for emerging leader among a group the Performing Arts. of “Young Guns of the House It is free and open to the public GOP.” Congressional Quarterly with a required general admission has described him as “the GOP’s ticket,which can be requested at communicator, rainmaker and www.rmc.edu. CANTOR consensus builder.” Rep. Cantor has represented A former small businessman, Virginia’s 7th District since 2001. Cantor has emerged as a leading conservative In the wake of the 2010 mid-term elections, voice on the economy and job creation. His he was elected by his colleagues in the House to serve as the Majority Leader for the 112th see CANTOR, pg. 8 `

MES 4th grader receives academic excellence honor Ashton Leigh Will, a fourth grader at Mechanicsville Elementary School, was honored by The Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Yo u t h (CTY) during a statew i d e awards ceremoWILL ny held see MES, pg. 4 `

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Hanover County resident Richard M. Hubbard, a medical student at VCU, recently received the 2011 American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Leadership Award. He is one of only 24 medical students in the country to receive this honor. Shown are, from left, Barney Maynard, MD, president, AMA Foundation; Richard C. Hubbard, MD, senior director, external medical affairs, Pfizer Inc.; and Hubbard; Cecil Wilson, MD, president, American Medical Association.

VCU medical student from Hanover gets AMA award Richard M. Hubbard of Hanover County, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, has been named a recipient of the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation’s 2011 Leadership Award. The award provides medical students, residents/fellows and early career physicians from around the country with special training to develop their skills as future leaders in organized medicine and community affairs. The AMA Foundation honored 30 individuals with the award at its annual Excellence in Medicine Awards ceremony on Feb. 8 in Washington D.C. Presented in association with Pfizer Inc., recipients of the award are recognized for demonstrating outstanding non-clinical leadership skills in advocacy, community service and education. Hubbard is one of only 24 medical students in the nation to receive a leadership award. Currently in his second year of studies, Hubbard has a special interest in socioeco-

nomic and health issues facing poor and abandoned children in the developing world. He is co-founder and president of the Basic Needs Program, a charitable organization that provides housing, clothing, food, education and medical care to 25 orphaned children in Bangladesh. He also is the founder of The Susan Hubbard School, a primary school providing education to 60 children in rural Bangladesh. In addition, he is working with faculty at VCU School of Medicine to develop a health care project that provides medical services to poor children and their families. Hubbard recently was named the student recipient of the Salute to Service Award, given to one medical student each year by the Medical Society of Virginia. “As our nation continues to struggle with issues of access, disease prevention and disparities in care, encouraging the next generation of leaders is critical,” Barney R. Maynard, see AMA, pg. 4 `

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Suspects were found in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Creighton Rd.

Suspect damaged property at location on Creekside Village Dr.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Ashcake Rd.

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Suspect damaged property at location on Palmers Way.

Suspect made threats by phone on Mountain Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Mansfield Lane.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Brandy Creek Dr.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Red Hill Circle.

Unknown suspect(s) fled the scene of an accident on Old Telegraph Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Ashcake Rd.

February 28 X

Suspect broke into location on Gould Hill Rd.

Unknown suspect stole item at location on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Linderwood Dr.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property and stole items at location on Atlee Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Atlee Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Academy Dr.

Suspect made threats by phone on Winston Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Greenwood Church Rd.

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Suspect assaulted victim and damaged property at location on Shea Tree Circle.

Suspect made threats by phone on Bell Creek Rd.

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Suspect was in possession of stolen property at location on Bell Creek Rd. Suspect was in possession of stolen property at location on Bell Creek Rd. see INCIDENTS, pg. 30 `

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are taking the initiative to tackle health care’s most difficult chalContinued from pg. 2 b lenges.” MD, AMA Foundation presiThe AMA Foundation, a dent, said. “We need individuals 501(c)(3) tax-exempt foundalike these award recipients who tion, is the philanthropic arm

of the AMA and is committed to improving the health of Americans through support of quality programs in public health and medical education. Their programs include grants

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School and College Abilities Test (SCAT), an above-level test scaled for younger students. Second through sixth graders take the SCAT. Seventh and eighth graders take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) — the same tests used for college admissions. Since 1979, CTY has sought the most academically able elementary- and middle-school students in 50 states, the District of Columbia and in 90 countries for enrollment in the annual fall CTY Talent Search, open

September through November. Once selected, the students then test in the winter and spring. The results of these tests give families a better idea of a child’s academic talents, particularly in comparison to the thousands of other academically talented students in the Talent Search. Students also can earn recognition at CTY’s awards ceremonies, and their test scores may qualify them for CTY’s summer programs and distance education courses. CTY conducts the nation’s oldest and most extensive aca-

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MES Continued from pg. 1 b

at the University of Richmond. He is participating in his second year of the CTY program. The awards ceremony, sponsored by CTY (www.cty.jhu. edu), celebrates exceptional performance on a rigorous, abovegrade-level test given to second through eighth grade Talent Search participants. Will was selected to be recognized at the awards ceremony based on his results from the

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payable. Miller listed several accomplishments during the past four years “for the benefit of both the citizens and county operations”, including: ✓ All major tax due dates have been moved away from the Christmas holiday season. ✓ Automated payment programs have been implemented to assist taxpayers who want to pay online and by credit card. ✓ A DMV “select” office was opened, where citizens can conduct any usual DMV business that is associated with their vehicle. ✓ Multi-year dog licenses recently were implemented so citizens can buy

up to a three-year license at a discounted price. Miller also pointed out that the county’s tax collection rates “have remained strong during the economic downturn.” He said he believes a successful treasurer has to think both like a business manager and like a citizen. “One day you are trying to enforce delinquent taxes and the next day you are asking yourself if a 10 percent tax penalty for being one day late is too harsh,” he added. As a result, he said, Hanover County is the only locality in the Richmond area — and possibly in Virginia — with a two-tiered penalty. “It’s only 2 percent for the first month, but once you receive a delinquent notice, it will jump to the standard 10 percent penalty at the beginning of the next month. This program has helped separate those citizens that

just missed their first billing notice from those citizens truly avoiding their tax obligations.” A Republican, Miller said he will first seek the party nomination before running in the General Election in November. He has been a Hanover County resident for 25 years. He was first elected treasurer in 1995. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Virginia Tech. He also has obtained a Master Governmental Treasurer certification from the University of Virginia. Before becoming treasurer, Miller held several financial and management positions with the Commonwealth of Virginia. He and his wife live in the Ashland area and have two grown daughters. Information submitted by Scott Miller.

Rehearse is the key word in Ashland By Forrest H. Gladstone For The Mechanicsville Local Twenty-nine years ago, four women sat in a kitchen brainstorming ideas to raise the funds needed to maintain the building that is now the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. Rosanne Shalf, Nancy Hugo, Carol Wright and Sue Watson were trying to save one of Ashland’s historic buildings; however, what arose from that meeting has become an Ashland tradition. The Ashland Musical Variety Show, first held in 1982, is a biannual event that brings together the whole community for a night of song, dance and old-fashioned fun. The show aims to be “short, fun and funny” while showcasing all levels of talent. “We all just watch community building at its finest,” Carolyn Peart, this year’s business chair for the show, said. “In a world with more and more technolo-

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Bullying isn’t new to school systems You read about it in headlines, view it on TV news reports and in program plot lines, and you hear it on the radio. Bullying — one word with a powerful impact. Sadly, it’s nothing new to any of us. And, worse yet, despite the best efforts of school districts, it still exists. On Thursday, President Obama and the First Lady “called for a united effort” to address bullying during a White House Conference on Bullying Prevention. About 150 students, parents, teachers, nonprofit leaders, advocates and policymakers were talking about how they could work together to make schools and communities safe for all students. “If there’s one goal of this conference,” the president said, “it’s to dispel the myth that bullying is just a harmless rite of passage or an inevitable part of growing up. It’s not.” We must take steps to ensure all children feel safe in their schools. In Hanover County Public Schools, bullying is defined as “using threats, intimidation, force, coercion or abusive treatment, electronic or otherwise, to make someone fearful.” It is not acceptable in our own schools. According to estimates, about one-third of all school-aged children are victims of bullies each year, with a staggering 13 million students affected. And, if your child is guilty of such behavior, then you need to step up as a parent and discipline accordingly. A big part of eliminating this problem starts in the home.

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Etc. ☞ Retirement seems to be agreeing with former Hanover County sheriff V. Stuart Cook. He attended last Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, joining several members of the Sheriff ’s Office when Col. David R. Hines presented his first official budget proposal since being appointed to the office last fall. Cook appeared in good spirits as he was catching up with former staffers and others on hand for budget talks. Melody Kinser

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I’d like to congratulate coach Jim Triemplar and the The discontinuation of GRTC’s Richmond-AshlandAtlee boys indoor track team on winning the state indoor- Fredericksburg express bus service at the end of March will season title. I know from having covered Atlee track for get little attention. many years as a sports editor for The Local just how hard Though the company scheduled a public hearing March coach Triemplar works to give his athletes the opportunity 15 to receive comment, that will not save the routes. to succeed. He lives, eats and breathes coaching and takes see LETTERS, pg. 8 ` a personal interest in each athlete. Ask him about any athlete on his team and he can likely quote you their upto-date statistics. He’ll praise every athlete for their slightest improvement and their hard work and effort. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of Jim has been guiding the Raider track program for interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your many years with excellence and he deserves tremendous address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to credit for his hard work. He’ll give the athletes their just due edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be for their success, but behind each great team is a great coach published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and Jim is a great unsung coach. and not The Mechanicsville Local. Congratulations also to the Raider athletes, assistant Send letters to: coaches and fans. You will carry these great memories with The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, you the rest of your lives. Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Joey Matthews Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com Richmond

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VANTAGE POINT a newsletter for the patrons & friends of Lee-Davis High School Volume 23, No. 7

Good News and Celebrations... Congratulations to Stella Smith, administrative assistant in the school counseling office, on her selection as Support Employee of the Year for Lee-Davis High School. The entire faculty and staff nominated support staff and then voted via an online survey. Ms. Smith was recognized at a recent faculty meeting where she received a bouquet of flowers and a standing ovation from the faculty and staff. Other nominees were Alberta Adkins, Beverly Anderson, Janice Barnette, Mary Bird, Jan Campbell, Barbara Ingram, Peggy Johnson, Stella Smith, and Stormy Woodson. Please join us in congratulating Cadet Robert Evans on being awarded a NJROTC Scholarship to a school of his choice. He will be receiving up to $250,000 in scholarship funding. Additionally, he will also attain a commission as an officer into the U.S. Navy upon graduation from college. In addition, Cody Snyder (UVA) and Montasia Golden (Wake Forest) recently signed letters of intent for Track and Field at the colleges of their choice. Good luck to everyone running under the L-DHS banner for the Monument Avenue 10k walk/run and who have been training for the event: Matt Barker, Jamie Beasley, Penny Caudle, Linda Cox, Karen Drake, Jason Hancock, Maureen Hawley, Monika Hoffman, Leigh Ann Hollander, Courtney Jones, Tamisha Lee, Crystal Lloyd, Gretchen Marr, LuAnne Melton, Garet Prior, Laura Smith, Sally Smith, Allison Silva, Charles Stevens, Devon Thiel, E.C. Witherow, and Linda Witherow. The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond recognized two L-DHS seniors, among others, for their leadership qualities at a ceremony held in February. Their citations include: Haley Herbert “consistently demonstrated respect, concern and a friendly manner toward everyone. She is a model to her colleagues intellectually, in temperament and in service. She participates in community volunteer efforts, including doing hair, nails and makeup for a group of special needs students who went to Prom.” Tyler Womble a “leader among his classmates and soccer team and accomplished academically, as evident by being chosen as a Junior Marshall and a member of the NHS. Tyler not only led the team in the absence of a coach for one game, but also took the responsibility of coaching the team for the rest of the season.” The purpose of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood Youth Award programs is to celebrate and honor young men and women in their junior and seniors years of high school who model these ideals: to relate to others, regardless of gender race or religion; empathize with and show understanding to those with limited capabilities; take part in activities that improve interpersonal relationships; reach out to help others; maintain academic standards, in addition to the above characteristics. Congratulations Haley and Tyler! Senior Carrie Crawford, a nominee for the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Award, has been awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award, a recognition given to Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of time to serve their communities and their country. Congratulations, and thank you for your service! In February, cadets from the Lee-Davis Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) had a hectic eleven-hour day as they held their first-ever Drill Meet. Cadets in blue unit t-shirts guided visiting ROTC units to and from the many areas of competition. Armed and Unarmed Basic Drill, Color Guard, Uniform Personnel Inspection, and Armed Exhibition Competition took

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRADITION AND PRIDE! place all over the high school. While some nerves ran high and certain crew members wondered if they would be getting out on time, everything ended spot on for the first of what will hopefully be many Lee-Davis Drill Meets. Our NJROTC unit congratulates Norview, Brooke Point, Patrick Henry, Huntingtown, and Varina for placing in our events. We would also like to thank Henrico High School and Atlee High School for coming out and participating in our first Drill Meet. Job Very Well Done, Cadets. In addition, please join us in congratulating two of our stellar cadets, Nathan Greene and Gregory Jackson, who were selected, among a very competitive field throughout the country, to attend the prestigious (NJROTC) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Summer program. The Lee-Davis Beta Club continues to sponsor sessions that go beyond the scope of the classroom and provide opportunities for students to hear speakers from our community. Students have the opportunity of hearing guest speakers during their study hall blocks each month. The Beta Club thanks Elliot Jenkins and Ryan Melcher from Citizens and Farmers Bank for their time and effort in helping to make our February Beyond the Classroom session a success. Ryan and Elliot spoke to over 500 of our students about personal finance and basic financial planning. In April, Matt Pulisic from Ashland Physical therapy will be at Lee-Davis to share his experience working with the people of Haiti following the devastating earthquake that took place there. Grant Paylor recently performed multiple roles in the Christian Youth Theater production Aladdin. Grant, a freshman, has performed in a total of five shows with CYT, including Wizard of Oz, Cinderella, HSM2 and Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang. In his spare time he enjoys writing music. Break a leg, Grant! Graduate Ben Saunders has produced a documentary film called “Blank Street” that was recently aired at the Byrd Theatre. The documentary was sponsored by the Virginia Interfaith Center and is about economic struggles in Virginia, the people experiencing them and the idea of becoming involved in your community. Good luck to Ben and his future projects – we’ll be watching!

Fine Arts News . . . Congratulations to the following band students who are eligible to audition for All-State Band on April 7-9 in Charlottesville: Taylor deLamorton, Kathryn Duggan, Philip Ivanhoe, Sterling Matthews, Meredith Mauch, Bethany Pursel, Allison Satterwhite, Chelsea Shrader, Sarah Troxel, and Evan Turner. Three students from Lee-Davis were chosen to sing in All-State Chorus this year. They are Cameron Gordon, Kaycee Newcomb, and Catherine Burnett. The girls show choir, New Horizons, placed third at the Powhatan/ James River Show Choir Invitational in February. Cameron Gordon was honored with the best overall showmanship award. Please join us in congratulating the cast and crew of Invisible Man who represented Lee-Davis so beautifully in the VHSL One-Act play competitions. L-D tied for First in rank and took Second overall in the Region; L-D was ranked Superb by four panel adjudicators. Actors who were honored for their performances were Donald Evans, Michael Thibodeau, and Casey English. The National Art Honor Society extends a huge thank you to everyone who donated to their Art Supply Drive to benefit the Children’s Hospital Recreation Therapy Room. Supplies were recently delivered and the nurses and children were very thankful. Students Angelina Sportelli and Kristen Napier delivered a large basket of

goodies and were able to meet some of the children who would be using them. It was a great experience! In honor of Youth Art Month, Lee-Davis student artwork is on display at the Mechanicsville Branch Library from March 1 - March 31. An opening was held March 8 where patrons were treated to refreshments and music by a student strings ensemble. Please come support the talented and dedicated students of L-DHS! The 2nd Annual Paws for a Cause event is underway! We will be holding our first photo shoot at Pole Green Park on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. We know you love your pets, so make sure you get some great photos of them! Please visit our website for further information and to sign up to reserve your spot! www.paws4acausephotos. blogspot.com. Photo sessions are free and proceeds from the final.

Guidance… Advanced Placement exams for Lee-Davis High School will be held this year May 2 - May 13. Most of the exams will be held off campus at Cold Harbor Church of Christ. Late exams are scheduled for May 18-20. Fifteen different exams will be taken by more than 150 students.For those students taking AP exams in the Math, Science and English categories, our VASS Grant will supplement the exam fee, reducing the cost to $48.00. Additionally, any student who receives a score of 3 or better on an exam in these three areas will receive a $100 incentive per exam.

F. Y. I . . . Congratulations to all students who earned Academic Honor Roll for the first semester. Students with all As earned the Principal’s List honors; Students with all As and Bs earned Distinguished Honor Roll; and Students with A’s or B’s and only 1 C earned Honor Roll. Lists of the honorees have been posted outside of the Counseling Center and on the bulletin board next the E-Hall entrance of the Commons. Students at all honor roll levels were treated with ice cream sandwiches at lunch last week. As we move into warmer weather, the dress code can become an issue for our students. The school dress code for male and female students is detailed in the student planner on pages 11-12 and in the March Principal’s Blog on our website. In addition, since hunting and fishing are popular weekend activities, students should be reminded that Hanover County policy prohibits pocket knives and certain other items at school: be sure to empty pockets and vehicles of all prohibited items before coming onto school grounds. Parents, please help us remind students of these rules. Your support in this area in the past has had a positive influence on the school. The Martin’s A+ School Rewards program will end on March 19, 2011. At this time, we are in second place, with Stonewall Jackson Middle School in the lead. The program rewards each school with a cash payment based on purchases made by it patrons. We appreciate everyone who designated Lee-Davis as their favored school and Martin’s for sponsoring this program. Parking Permits Available to Seniors and Juniors. $75: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 to 8:25 a.m. in the Main Office – see Mr. Puller. All vehicles must have up-to-date registration, licenses, etc. in order to park on campus. All others will receive notification stickers and called to remove their vehicles.

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

MARCH 2011

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CANTOR Continued from pg. 1 b

commentary is often featured in publications focusing on issues, including economic matters, health care, foreign policy and defense. In 2010, he co-authored the New York Times best-selling book, Young Guns: A New Generation of Conservative Leaders (Threshold Editions, September 2010) with fellow Republican congressmen Paul Ryan, Wisconsin, and Kevin McCarthy, California. In Congress, Cantor has worked to lower taxes, eliminate excessive regulation, strengthen small businesses, and encourage entrepreneurship.

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He was the chief sponsor of a 2006 bill to permanently slash individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends and authored the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, which became law in 2006. As Minority Whip, Cantor assembled a highly effective and energetic Republican whip team that served as the nerve center of the Republican Conference. Prior to the introduction of the stimulus vote, Cantor was tapped to head up the Republican Economic Solutions Group that produced the Republican alternative economic plan. In December 2009, the group offered President Obama a no-cost jobs plan. Cantor, a lifelong resident of the Richmond area, got his start in politics

Daily boardings of 140 were the target for operating efficiency, but only 90 per day have been achieved after a three-year run. Local, state and federal funds have all dwindled or dried up. The decision makes sense given the economics of the situation. Critics and skeptics of mass transit often note that people want the freedom and flexibility of personal transportation. That is true, but what is the price of trying to exercise that freedom and flexibility? GRTC offered a viable choice for exactly the right spot: the crowded I-95 corridor. When will the public welcome transportation options — and furthermore, use them? The perfect storm of high gas prices, burgeoning traffic, increased delays, interminable commutes and dwindling road budgets is upon us now. Pattie Bland Montpelier

Christian heritage I was very intrigued by a recent letter I read that stated the first Bible printed in English in America was done so specifically for the use in the public school system. So intrigued, I did some research on my own

as a driver for his predecessor U.S. Rep. Tom Bliley. He earned his law degree from The College of William and Mary and his master’s degree from Columbia University in New York. Cantor and his wife Diana have three children. Legislative Leaders Series Randolph-Macon College launched the Legislative Leaders Series as part of its mission to develop the minds and character of its students. The college is committed to inviting leaders of varied perspectives on campus to share their views on important current events. The inaugural speaker for this series was former Virginia governor and current Democratic National Committee chair Tim Kaine.

and was astounded by what I discovered. For example, I learned that in 1857 the largest church in America had approximately 2,000 members and met in the U.S. Capitol. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the U.S. Marine Corps Band to play gospel and patriotic music for their worship services. There were three other churches that met in the Capitol during this time period as well. I also learned that 29 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence held Seminary or Bible School degrees. So as to not dominate too much space, I will withhold sharing any more of the amazing number of historical factoids I learned in a short amount of time. At the completion of my research, I only had one big question left unanswered: How come none of this history is taught in the public schools anymore when at one time our own federal government was printing Bibles specifically, “for the use in our public schools” while the U.S Marine Corp band was playing music for the church services being held in the Capitol? It makes me wonder if we’re being lied to about our Christian heritage because of political correctness run amok. William Winfrey Mechanicsville

Coveting issue with property Our republic was founded on Biblical principles contained in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution that recognize our inalienable rights as coming from God and not the state. The right to own property was protected along with the right to life and liberty. Rights of minorities also are protected; however, unprincipled politicians have neglected the Constitution and gathered support to seize property from citizens for redistribution to others, including foreign nations. This is tyrannical and contrary to the notion of liberty itself, not to mention the Bill of Rights. Citizens who think they can hide behind popular opinion and promote redistribution of wealth through coercion are endorsing unrighteousness and a form of Marxian extortion. To covet is to earnestly desire or lust after something possessed by others, like money. When people vote for candidates who support the taxing of one group in order to redistribute to themselves, they are coveting their neighbor’s property. This is decidedly evil in the sight of God, regardsee LETTERS, pg. 14 `

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New recovery center has state-of-the-art technology By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Walking. It’s something most of us take for granted until the time comes when we are robbed of our mobility. Spinal injury, stroke or other illnesses can often immobilize patients, and the road back is often a long and hard journey. Sheltering Arms Hospital’s new iWalk Recovery Center at Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville represents a new and innovative to approach the process of relearning to walk. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, the center coordinates all aspects of rehabilitation, often making the path to mobility less time-consuming. The equipment is important and necessary to the process, but it’s a philosophy that sets the iWalk Center apart from its counterparts. “We’re taking a very practical look at walking,” Matt Wilks, director of inpatient therapy services at the iWalk Recovery Center, said. “It’s a blending of

Photo by Jim Ridolphi

The Lokomat Pro helps patients with repetitive walking motions, allowing room for error without the risk of falls.

high technology and expert clinicians who really care about what they are doing. It’s ultimately about people helping people and achieving the best outcome for the patient.” Sure, the center is filled with the latest technology, much of it only available at the Sheltering Arms site. They include: ❍ Zero G, the world’s most advanced body weight support system for over ground walking

and balance retaining. ❍ Lokomat Pro is an advanced robotic walking trainer, the only one of its kind in Virginia available for public use. ❍ M Square platform that is designed to accurately measure and train functional tasks. ❍ Exoskeletons and Bionics features the Tibion Bionic leg, a wearable exoskeleton for the leg. Although the patient care is one-on-one, the center will have the ability to treat numerous patients with the new equipment. “There’s a lot of capacity and we’re adding staff on the outpatient side,” Wilks added. The collection of technology is designed to enhance and quicken the rehabilitation process. For example, the Zero G assists patients with walking, allowing the body to repeat motions and even make mistakes. Wilks said the technology is coupled with the latest knowledge on how the body walks. The repetitive motions and abil-

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Sheltering Arms new iWalk Recovery Center in Hanover features the latest technology to help patients return to walking earlier after strokes or other illnesses. The Lokomat Pro is shown in this photo.

ity for trial and error are all important factors in the healing process, and iWalk’s new technology and philosophy allows that to happen. “It’s still moving them but it allows them to experience

some error and assist with the motion,” Wilks said. “That’s very important in robotics.” No aspect of recovery has been overlooked at the new facility, which opened on Tuesday, March 15.

The Lokomat features a virtual reality screen that allows patients to walk in real time parameters and assists with balance. see CENTER, pg. 17 `

Leprechaun Trap a St. Patrick’s Day tradition for mom and daughters (Editor’s note: The following letter was written by Autumn Hopson, president of the Cool Spring MOMS Club of Mechanicsville, for the group’s March newsletter. Her St. Patrick’s Day theme of “Leprechaun Trap” was submitted by Darya Suleske. Hopson shares her

first-hand experiences as a mother who discovered a unique – and entertaining – holiday treat for her daughters.) Dear Moms, A few years ago I saw the cutest thing in a magazine — a leprechaun trap! The trap was simple. Cover a box

with paper and cut a little “trapdoor.” On top, place a bit of gold foil wrapper to “tempt” the leprechaun. When he comes to inspect the fake gold — whoosh! He falls through the trapdoor! Of course, the leprechaun would escape but he would have to leave some

gold a/k/a chocolate coins as payment for being caught. I thought it would be a fabulous activity to do with the girls. The kids were tickled pink by the idea. We made our trap, set it up and waited for St. Patrick’s Day. In the see TRAP, pg. 17 `

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals John E. Birkitt Sr., 53, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Birkitt Jr. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Brenda; a daughter and son-in-law, Joy and Doug Mays; two precious grandchildren, Kaylee Grace and Kami Faith Mays of Mechanicsville; his parents, Rev. Dr. and Mrs. James N. Birkitt Sr.; a sister, Jeannie Deeb (Willie); two brothers, Jim and Joel; and numerous nieces and nephews, extended family members and friends who loved him. He was founder and owner of Superior Image Printing & Promotional Products and was an active board member of Christian Enterprises, Inc. In memory of their son, Johnny, he and his wife founded the nonprofit Operation Bigger Picture, providing basic necessities to the homeless and others in need. He was also a tireless

fundraiser for the Richmond SPCA in Johnny’s memory. Most importantly, he loved the Lord. Family received friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., on Saturday, March 12, 2011. A celebration of life was held at Staples Mill Road Baptist Church on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Graveside services followed at Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery, Ruther Glen. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Fellowship Community Church, P.O. Box 2252, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116; Operation Bigger Picture/ Christian Enterprises, 10204 Attems Way, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

Melvin Forrest Bishop, 72, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Sue Bishop; and is survived by his wife of

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Elizabeth Dow Brooks, 2011. Graveside services were R.N., 91, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She was a native of Mathews County, Va., and earned her nursing degree from the Elizabeth Buxton School of Nursing in Newport News in 1940. She worked mainly in Richmond area hospitals and homes as a private duty nurse ending her career as the company nurse at Life Insurance Company of Virginia. She was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard Grady Brooks; and is survived by her son, Walter R. Brooks (Jackie); daughter, Lynn B. Huseby of Richmond; a niece, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family received friends Thursday, March 10, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held on Friday, March 11,

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transferred to Front Royal, where she began a lengthy career with Safeway. After many years with Safeway Food Stores, she retired as regional trainer in the 1980s. Upon retirement, she and Al Christine D. Brown, relocated to Mechanicsville 76, of Mechanicsville, passed in 1997. Lee was a member away on Saturday, March 5, of Chamberlayne Heights 2011. She was preceded in United Methodist Church death by her husband Calvin D. Brown, her parents, and her in Richmond, and spent her final years enjoying being grand-daughter, Ariel Grace. with her family in Reedville She is survived by her two and pleasant times on the daughters, Joyce Katherine Northern Neck. Some of her Brown and Deborah Carol most enjoyable times were on Brown of Mechanicsville, and their boat in Colonial Beach by her son Michael Calvin and with her daughter, grandBrown and his wife Gail of Essex County. Other survivors children, and lively “Corky” at Bay Harbor. Lee is survived include two grandchildren, by her daughter, Irene; and Ricky and Amanda, and three her husband, Gil Seigler, of great grandchildren. Funeral Reedville; two grandchildren, services were held at Woody Stephanie Seigler of Iowa Funeral Home, 9271 Shady City, and Wes and Liz Seigler Grove Road (corner of Shady Grove and 301N) on Saturday, of Reedville, Tim Crist; and Lee’s great-grandson, Alex March 12, 2011 followed by graveside services at Signal Hill Crist of Mechanicsville. Also Memorial Park, 301N, Hanover surviving are three sisters, County. Condolences at www. Kay Sarver Huff and Mable Sarver Lacy of Salem, and woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. Virginia Sarver Freeman of Blanche Leona Sarver Dunbar, W.Va.; plus numerous nieces and nephews. Lee Dean, or “Lee”, as she was was preceded in death by known, passed away at age 84 her husband, Al Dean; eight on March 7, 2011. Born on brothers and two sisters. The Aug. 3, 1926, in Falls Mills, Vir- family expresses their appreginia, Lee grew up in Tazewell ciation to the staff and nurses County and nearby Blueat Hanover Health Care and field. After graduating from Rehabilitation Center for Graham High School In 1944, their loving care during Lee’s she moved to Salem where final three months, following she began work with Kroger. her surgery. You were family There, in 1945, she met and to her. The family received married her soldier husband, friends at Bennett Funeral Al Dean, who was home on Home in Mechanicsville on leave during World War II. He Sunday, March 13, 2011 and had returned from fighting in where funeral services are also the South Pacific campaign, in held on Monday, March 14, battles from Pearl Harbor to 2011. Graveside services were later at Okinawa. Shortly after held at Roseland Cemetery in the war, she and Al moved to Reedville, Tuesday, March 15, nearby Roanoke with their 2011. infant daughter, Irene. A short time later, she and her family see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 ` held in Washington Memorial Park. Please consider donations to the Henrico County Rescue Squad or your favorite charity.

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Klaus Gebhardt, of Mechanicsville, passed at home on March 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Ursula; a daughter, Elke Ryan (Michael); sons, Michael (Kim Davidson) and Peter (Michelle); grandchildren, Michelle, Maria, Joseph, Lauren and Brian; and stepfather, Otto Peters of Germany. A service of remembrance was held Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. The family received friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association , 4600 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Va. 23060, the Parkinson’s Association, the Diabetes Association , or the Hospice of Virginia.

Robert Lee Lewis, “Bobby”, 82, of Mechanicsville, widower of Mary Lou Lewis, passed on Sunday, March 13, 2011. He is survived by five children and their families, Craig Lewis, his wife, Cynthia, and their children, Britney and Brandon, Randy Lewis and his children, Gary, Dean and April, Lisa Gibbs, her husband, Ronny, and their children, Ashley, Kelli and David, Duane Lewis, his wife, Christy, and their children, Josh and Caleb, and Kendall Lewis, his wife, Cheri, and their children, Jennifer and Amber; and two great-granddaughters, Carly and Blakeleigh. Mr. Lewis was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from the City of Richmond, Dept. of Public Utilities. The family received friends Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2011. Graveside services will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held on Monday, March 14, 2011. Graveside services followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to “Walking in the Word Ministries,” P.O. Box 28472, Henrico, Va. 23228.

Agnes Lynn O’Bryant,

54, of Mechanicsville, loving and dedicated mother, began her journey with the Lord comfortably and peacefully in her home on Thursday, March 10, 2011. Lynn graduated from St. Gertrude’s High School in 1974 and then attended The Braxton School of Business. She worked for many years as a receptionist with Dr. Allen Awad, and later served as caregiver for her father. She was an avid gardener and outdoor enthusiast. Above all else she enjoyed being with her family, friends and animals. Lynn is survived by her loving daughters, Sarah and Laura Conway; life companion and dedicated caregiver, Richard Johnson; sister, Juliette Gonner and brother-in-law, Henry Gonner of Pennsylvania; adored grandson, C. J. Woods; niece, Charlotte Gilman and family; nephew, Andrew Gonner; her beloved dogs, Myra and Buddy; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Vivian Beale Bradley Mallory, 87, of Mechanics- M. Raymond O’Bryant; and her loving son, Michael James Conville, entered into eternal life on way. The family received friends Thursday, March 10, 2011. She on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the was the daughter of the late Frank Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett B. Sr. and Josephine M. Bradley; Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis and was preceded in death by her Road, and where a funeral service husband, Ray Emanuel Mallory; was held Sunday, March 13, brother, Frank B. Bradley Jr.; 2011 and concluding at Hanover sisters, Helen Sted, Lilly O’Berry Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, and Bette Crawford. She is donations may be made to the survived by a daughter, Shirley Children’s Hospital Foundation at Mallory Powell; grandsons, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, Va. Joseph Atkinson and Christopher 23220, one of Lynn’s most loved Atkinson and his wife, Lori; greatorganizations. “Now sleeping grandsons, Daniel, Jacob and with angels and living with the Nathan Atkinson; a sister, Sara Lord...Mom, you are so loved Reece; and a special friend, James and will never be forgotten.” Hailey. A visitation was held on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at the

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Carl George Koegler, 73, of Quinton, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. He was born Jan. 22, 1938 to the late Leopold L. Sr. and Josephine Koegler and was also preceded in death by a brother, Leopold L. Koegler Jr. and his wife, Gloria; and a daughter, Teresa Lee Koegler. Mr. Koegler is survived by his wife, Carolyn C. Koegler; two sons, C. Wayne Koegler and life partner, Diane Rice, and Gregory L. Koegler; five grandchildren, Christopher J. Rice and wife, Kari, Travis S., Christopher B., Clinton G. and Kaitlyn D. Koegler; and three great-grandchildren, Brenden, Dominic and Elaina Rice. He was a volunteer with the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, also as a City of Richmond police officer, and was retired from Philip Morris. The family received friends Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held Saturday, March 12, 2011. Graveside services were held in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may

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Irene T. Wheat, widow of Warren B. Wheat, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2011. She Arleta Roseberry was preceded in death by Tuckwiller, 91, of Glen a son, Warren B. Wheat Jr. Ann G. Smith, 70, of Allen, passed on March She is survived by a son, Mechanicsville, passed away 9, 2011, after a brief illDavid L. Wheat and wife, Saturday, March 12, 2011. ness. She was preceded in Rose; two sisters, Violet and She was preceded in death death by her parents, John by her brothers, Willard and Thomas Roseberry and Ma- Evelyn; three grandchildren, Scott, Michael and Chuck Carroll, and is surmie Smith Roseberry; and Carol; four great-grandvived by her son, James W. husband, George L. Tuckchildren and several nieces â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smittyâ&#x20AC;? Smith Jr., and his willer Jr. She is survived by and nephews. The family father, James W. Smith Sr.; her sister, Mary Nieves of received friends Wednesgrandson, Zachary Layne Miami, Florida; and four day, March 9, 2011 at the Smith; sisters, Gloria Eller of sons, George (Sharon), Monaghan Funeral Home, Wilkesboro, N.C., DoroMark (Kathy), Frank, Gary 7300 Creighton Pkwy., thy Jones and Marie Reed; (Marion); 11 grandchildren Mechanicsville. Graveside brother, Willie Carroll, all of Baltimore, Md.; as well as and six great-grandchildren. services were held Thursday, Family received friends on March 10, 2011 at Signal many nieces and nephews. Friday, March 11, 2011 and Hill Memorial Park. The family received friends

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Restricting our freedoms America has the opportunity to be free of dependence on foreign oil, but the Obama Administration keeps cozying up to foreign nations by purchasing oil from them even though they don’t like us as a nation. This administration seems to be dead-set on restricting our freedoms. It takes over our lands, it takes over our car manufacturers, it takes over our healthcare, it takes over our energy, it takes over our communications networks, it takes over our food, it takes over our banks, etc., etc. What’s next? Our souls?! These takeovers are anything but good for America. The only thing these takeovers are good for is the

I want to publically extend my sincere appreciation to Del. Chris Peace, R-97, for his outstanding efforts during the 2011 General Assembly as co-patron of HJ693, taking or damaging of private property for public use. This proposed constitutional amendment was passed by both chambers and will strengthen private property rights. but it is only the beginning. As stated in his weekly Peace Progess, this amendment must pass the General Assembly again next year without any changes to be placed on the ballot for voters to accept or reject. Only after approval by the voters can this proposed constitutional amendment be put into our constitution. This is an issue that concerns every citizen in the Commonwealth of Virginia, as

it pertains to the rule of law and property rights, both of which are essential elements of our republic. It is crucial that this issue make its way to the ballot in 2012. I applaud Del. Peace for his part in getting the process started. Once accepted by the voters, the state and municipalities will no longer have the right to take private property for private gain, private benefit, private enterprise, increasing jobs, increasing tax revenue or economic development. I have enjoyed his column in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and appreciate his fiscal responsibility and support of limited government. On a more local level, Chris joined community leaders in making calls to CSX regarding the horrifically deteriorated and dangerous railroad crossing in Providence Forge. This crossing has been repaired within the last week. The 97th District is well served by Del. Peace. John H. Phelps Providence Forge

Forced to learn languages In response to some recent letters, as for those the Texas schools that “mandated” lessons in Arabic language and culture — well, gosh, my son was forced to learn Spanish and French (French!) phrases and culture here in Hanover County Public Schools without my express consent! Oh, wait, I think it is good for kids to have exposure to other cultures. And in regard to “Biblebased science,” sorry, but there is no such thing. Science is a particular type of objective inquiry that, by its very nature, must remain silent on non-objective matters like spirituality and religious faith. As Stephen Jay Gould, the late Harvard paleontologist suggested, science and religion are “non-overlapping magisterial.” Judy Thomas Mechanicsville

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That wonderful form of government known as communism is rearing (like the hydra) another of its ugly heads. Many of our citizens are not aware of a plan that came from that wonderful Marxist socialist outfit called the U.N. This plan is” AGENDA 21,” the U.N. Blueprint for global transformation. Otherwise known as “sustainable development,” the intent is to create “cities” that everything you will ever “need” will be within a five-minute walk. Sounds like a good idea, doesn’t it ? Really? Let’s see. Drafted for the creation of “sustainable societies,” this see LETTERS, pg. 15 `

LETTERS Continued from pg. 14 b

action plan has been embraced by many governments around the world. One of the “points” of this plan is that the world’s population should be no more than 500,000,000 worldwide. OK, what does this mean? It means that nine-tenths of the world’s population must die to reach that goal. This will be no problem for the communists for killing people is what they do best. What do I mean by this? First, there is very little difference between a communist, a socialist or a fascist. They all want the same thing (control of your life) — they just go about it differently. Since the early 1900s the communists have murdered more people than all the previous wars combined. Karl Marx, Joe Stalin, Nikita Khrushchev, Mao Tse Tung, Adolf Hitler, Pol Pot, ad nauseum over 100,000,000 and still counting. Reducing the population will be no problem for them. Another “point” is that private property will be confiscated to create “world heritage” suites that will be off limits to human use. A lot is being done through “conservation easements” that will make the land useless for anything in the future. The goal is to put threefourths of the world off limits to humans. If you are on a private well you will be required to pay a “use fee” for that well. Ask the folks in California about that. A part of Agenda 21 is ICELA. This outfit works on the local level to implement the U.N.’s agenda through the auspices of “sustainable development.” This idea is to create development in which everything one needs is within walking or biking distance, with shopping, work and recreation. see LETTERS, pg. 17 `

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morning, the girls found a small treasure with evidence of the leprechaun’s escape (a bit of string dangling from the box). Wow! What a concept! Catch a leprechaun and you get gold! Immediately my daughters were consumed with mercenary thoughts of all they could accomplish with a never-ending stash of gold. I quickly warned them that leprechauns only came out on St. Patrick’s Day. The next year, I naively thought that the leprechaun trap had been forgotten but alas! As St. Patrick’s Day drew near my daughters earnestly began plans for a bigger and better trap to lure the wealthy leprechaun to his doom. One daughter told me that

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The goal of this is to take away the automobile. If everything is close, you won’t need to drive anywhere, will you? If you think I am making this up, I am not. Do your research. Look up Agenda 21. Make up your own mind. As Karl Marx once said, “From him according to his ability to him according to his need” sounds like slavery to me. Emmet Dene Mechanicsville

said she’s seen immediate results from working with the new equipment. “I love it. It’s actually brought me along faster in my recovery,” Neale said. “The rehab time here is fast forwarded. Most people thought I would be in here longer than I was.” Neale is an outpatient and has emerged from a wheelchairbound situation to walking on her own in three short months. “I’m hoping to be walking on my own soon,” she said. She started her recovery on the Zero G and has progressed she would be expecting a charm bracelet from the leprechaun while my other daughter simply wanted more gold. What had begun as a cute family activity to do together was swiftly turning into a disaster! I scoured the stores looking for a cheap St. Patty’s bracelet for my daughter whileearnestlywarningtheother that mounds of gold were not guaranteed. St. Patrick’s Day came and the leprechaun escaped yet again but my daughters have not been deterred from their quest to capture the gold. Even as I type, my eldest has begun work on her latest “escape-proof ” trap. I hope the leprechaun has a grapple hook, especially since he seems to have access to my bank account. Note to self: consider all ramifications of beginning a new tradition BEFORE telling the kids!

Emergency closed shop (Editor’s note: The following is in response to Rebecca McGeorge’s letter, which appeared in the March 2, 2011, edition.) I have been in this location 25 years – never missed one day. I need to respond by saying there was a sign on my door that said “Emergency see you Thursday. Thank you.” The community has high respect for me. I don’t know what this lady is talking about. Gary’s Shoe Repair Mechanicsville

to other stations as her condition improved. “I started out on the Zero G. That took the fear out of trying to walk and falling,” Neale said. “I felt like I was walking for the first time.” She also used the Tibion exoskeleton. “I felt like the bionic woman and it gave me confidence that I could walk without falling,” Sheltering Arms has been helping injured or ill patients in the Richmond area for more than 100 years and the Recovery Center is another effort to allow patients

to overcome their obstacles. “When we asked patients their number one goal, the answer was the same: They all wanted to walk,” Stephanie Sulmer, Sheltering Arms director of marketing, said. “That was the impetus for the center because we wanted to do the very best with the technology to get people walking faster.” “Walking is fundamental to being human. If you can’t walk, you want to be able to. That’s what we hear time and time again,” Wilks added.

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pioneering women and exemplifies the talents and achievements of our female leaders today who are preserving our tradition and contributing to the future success of our health system and our mission here in Richmond.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud to be recognized by the National Association for Female Executives whose efforts are important in ensuring that the U.S. work climate supports and advances the female leader. And to be considered by NAFE as the leading nonprofit organization is particularly meaningful,â&#x20AC;? he added. This year marks an important milestone. At the 2011 NAFE Top Companies, women executives run 23 percent of operations that generate more than $1 billion in revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women have long struggled to reach the highest ranks in a male-dominated business environment, but with the growing profitability of companies with women in the top ranks, that is changing,â&#x20AC;? Dr. Betty Spence, NAFE president, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, employers reward the skills that women bring and demand them of men, as well.â&#x20AC;? Bon Secours Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s initiatives

to promote gender equality in the workplace include a strong commitment and usage of programs encouraging the advancement of women. Teresa Crist, radiation oncology director of Bon Secours Cancer Institute, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have always received the resources I needed to get to the next level. Bon Secours not only encourages growth, but they give you the tools to reach it.â&#x20AC;? Bon Secours Richmond consistently upholds high numbers of female hires and attrition as nearly 85 percent of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more than 7,200 employees and 14 of its nearly 35 corporate executives are women. This is the sixth consecutive year Bon Secours Richmond has been named a NAFE Top Company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bon Secours Health System offers exceptional opportunities for women in its management ranks. NAFE is confident in recommending them as one of the best places for women to work,â&#x20AC;? Spence said. NAFE will honor each of the Top Companies at a gala luncheon in New York City on March 30. Before the luncheon, senior women executives who have profit and loss responsibilities at the NAFE Top Companies will meet at the closed

door NAFE Roundtable to discuss critical business issues. Representing Bon Secours in the Roundtable discussion will be Toni R. Ardabell, chief executive officer of Bon Secours St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. The 2011 NAFE Top Companies application includes 225 questions on such topics such as: â&#x2014;? Female representation, hiring, attrition and promotion rates. â&#x2014;? Access and usage of key retention and advancement programs. â&#x2014;? Company culture, and manager training and accountability. To be considered for the NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women, companies must have a minimum of two women on their board of directors as well as at least 500 employees in the U.S. About NAFE The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), founded in 1972, serves 20,000 members nationwide with networking, tools and solutions to strengthen and grow their careers and businesses. NAFE magazine publishes the annual Top Companies issue and the annual Women of Excellence issue. NAFE.com provides up-to-date

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Virginia in Richmond Bon Secours Richmond is part of Bon Secours Virginia (BSV), the fourth largest and only faith-based health system in Virginia, which is comprised of Bon Secours Richmond and Bon Secours Hampton Roads. Bon Secours Virginia includes seven award-winning hospitals: four in Richmond (St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, Richmond Community Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center) and three in Hampton Roads. Bon Secours brings together a network of hospitals, primary care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities to provide quality health care services to thousands of Virginians. The not-for-profit Catholic health system employs more than 11,000 people, 7,200 in Richmond and 4,000 in Hampton Roads. Bon Secours Virginia hospitals offer a full-range of services, including cardiac, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, orthopaedics, oncology, neurosciences and surgery.

The Testifying Toastmasters, Eastern Hanoverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only open Toastmasters club, will have an open house and membership drive at 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 16) at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene. Members meet regularly to enhance communication, leadership and confidence skills on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Anyone 18 years of age or older who can talk is eligible to join Toastmasters. Famous people like U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas and former Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle were members of local Toastmasters clubs. For more information, contact Sandy Sanders at eesjresquire@netscape.net.

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Volunteers keep Meals on Wheels on the road Chronic hunger plagues homebound seniors and disabled adults across Central Virginia, including our neighbors in Hanover County. Some are frail with limited incomes. Others are ill or perhaps recovering from surgery, and most live alone. Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia (MOW) collaborates with area agencies, donors and volunteers to meet the needs of these homebound adults. In Hanover alone, 75 nutritious meals are delivered every weekday from FeedMore’s Community Kitchen to MOW clients. The meals are not only wholesome, they’re tasty and customized to each client’s specific dietary requirements. And along with the meals, volunteers provide caring safety checks and friendly smiles to brighten everyone’s day. Critical volunteer need Meals on Wheels Serving

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Central Virginia currently seeks volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound neighbors along routes in Old Church. Deliveries are scheduled weekdays between 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. The minimum volunteer commitment is a couple hours at least one weekday per month, though additional shifts are available. “It doesn’t take but a cousee MEALS, pg. 21 `

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The county as the employer will continue to cover the cost of the health insurance increase in the coming fiscal year, she added. On Feb. 23, county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented a $390.7 million budget proposal to the board. Lawson said that figure represents “a modest 1.8 percent increase over Fiscal Year 2011,” including a 2.2 percent increase in the General Fund budget. According to Lawson, salaries and benefits, leveraged resources, and the proposed compensation increase make up 68.9 percent of the General Fund budget. Positions in the new year include a reclassification in the Treasurer’s Office for a customer service agent going from .49 part-time to .50

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with benefits part-time and a Public Utilities customer service agent becoming a utilities instrument controls technician, which is a nine grade difference. The Public Utilities position is currently vacant. Lawson said both actions require board approval. Repeating the need for merit increases, Lawson said, “I feel our employees are our greatest asset.” She also talked about the teamwork displayed throughout the past few years. The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to adopt the county budget on April 13. (Editor’s note: Budget presentations from Col. David R. Hines, sheriff; Frank Harksen, deputy county administrator and former director of Public Utilities; Kathleen Seay, director of Finance; and Shelly Wright, director of the Budget Division, will appear in the March 23 edition.)

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ple hours and it’s so rewarding,” Hannah Kraynak, a Mechanicsville resident who has delivered meals one day each month for the last two years, said. She said she enjoys helping out and “chit chatting” with homebound clients, so recently she volunteered for a second delivery route. “It’s very little time for such a large reward,” she said. Why not join the Meals on Wheels volunteers who are working together to feed more? For more information on Meals on Wheels and other volunteer opportunities, visit www.mowdelivers.com or call 934-1951. “The meals helped me gain my strength after hav-

ing a stroke,” said a Meals on Wheels client. “The volunteers’ smiles help a lot too – I appreciate their concern.” Another homebound senior wrote, “Now I eat the right foods. If I did not get these meals I would not have much to eat.” The Mission of Meals on Wheels To provide balanced, nutritious and appealing meals to seniors, people with disabilities and disadvantaged populations. We strive to improve the physical and mental health of those we serve by providing, either directly or through cooperation with other organizations, a range of goods and services that improve the quality of life.

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The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will sponsor Bingo as a charitable fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, at the rescue squad building at 203 Duncan St. in Ashland. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bingo games help the squad with operating costs, the purchase of medical supplies and volunteer training needs. The cost is $20 for 15 games. Prizes/winnings based on game sales. A snack bar is available. No smoking or alcohol allowed. All children must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, call Nancy Baughan at 798-7792.

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The Lee-Davis High School Players performed at the Group AAA VHSL State Theatre Festival on Saturday, March 5, at the V. Earl Dickinson Center in Charlottesville. The cast and crew of Invisible Man were awarded fifth place in the state. Theatre Director, Kathryn Facemire is the theatre director. Freshman Casey English received an Acting Award at the event.

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The Southern Women’s Show is celebrating its 20th anniversary show Friday through Sunday, March 18-20, in Richmond with several charitable events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Richmond Raceway Complex at 600 E. Laburnum Ave. The Department of Veterans Affairs will be collecting old cell phones at its exhibit in an effort to help Cell Phones for Soldiers (http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/) reach its goal of more than 12 million prepaid calling cards for US Troops stationed overseas. Cell Phones for Soldiers expects to collect 50,000 cell phones each month through a network of collection sites across the country. The phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each donated phone,

enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad. “Given the abundance of servicemen and women in Virginia, and their families, this is a unique opportunity to show appreciation and support for them. I know Southern Women’s Show visitors will appreciate this chance to demonstrate their support for them as well as two other charities that serve Richmonders and veterans in need alike, Home Again and The Giving Heart,” show manger Elisha Jernigan said. Home Again (www.homeagainrichmond.org) has a $15,000 financial goal, with the hope that see SOUTHERN, pg. 23 `

College students working with Habitat More than 55 students from three different colleges and universities will be spending their spring breaks in Hanover County at 104 Ashcake Road building houses through Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge Program. These students will work with Hanover Habitat for Humanity to construct a home with a local family.

In addition to donating their time and energy, the students raised more than $6,500 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity to help with the cost of construction of the house they are building as well as future homes in the area. Under the supervision of the Hanover Habitat construction supervisor, these 55 college students will help construct the

organization’s sixth EarthCraft certified home. This program allows students the opportunity to bring back skills, experiences and enthusiasm to share with the rest of their school and local community. By going above and beyond the mandatory inspections to meet the EarthCraft green building program requirements,

Starting Wednesday, March 9, Hanover County’s Dog Park will be closed for at least 30 days for seeding and turf repairs. Notice will be provided when the Dog Park reopens in April.

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show visitors will purchase pink reusable Southern Women’s Show bags at its booth. The bags can be used to carry purchases, samples and free gifts around the show. All proceeds will go to Home Again, which provides shelter and support services to homeless men, women, children and veterans in the Richmond area.

On Friday, show guests can purchase a wristband from The Giving Heart (http://www.thegivingheart.org/) for $5. The wristband qualifies them for a 20 percent discount at select exhibits all day Friday. Admission is $9 for adults at the door, $5 for children 6 to 12 and children under 6 will be admitted free with a paying adult. Advance tickets are $8 online for adults and $5 for

experiences while traveling in China. For information about becoming a member of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club, contact Barbara Jacks, membership chairman, at 746-3294, or visit the club’s website, www. PAMUNKEYWC.org.

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Radio Control Flying Club to sponsor swap meet, fun fly The Hanover Radio Control Flying Club will host its 9th Annual Swap Meet and 3rd Annual Indoor Electric Fun Fly on Saturday, March 26, at the Fairmount Christian Church at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. The Swap Meet, which will begin at 8 a.m., is an opportunity for model aircraft enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade aircraft, engines, radio controls, building equipment, support equipment, etc. The event, which is open to the public, has an admission fee of $5. The annual event is considered an excellent opportunity to get great bargains on like-new condition or gently used aircraft and gear. The Indoor Electric Fun Fly, scheduled to start around 1 p.m., is free to spectators and will be held immediately following the

swap meet. It provides an opportunity for experienced pilots to knock the rust off of their flying skills after the winter and is an opportunity for the public to witness the fun and excitement that remote control model aviation has to offer as a hobby. Both events will take place at the Family Life Center at the Fairmount Christian Church. Scouts in uniform and their parents will be admitted for free. More information about these events and the Hanover Radio Control Flying Club can be found at hanoverrc.org Visitors are always welcome at the club’s model airport located eight miles east of Mechanicsville off U.S. 360 in Broaddus Flats.

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BPES principal releases honors lists The Principal’s List, which is all A’s; the Honor Roll and Scholars List for the second nine weeks at Battlefield Park Elementary School has been announced by principal Judith Bradley. Principals List

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Fourth grade: Connor Alexander, Brittany Bessette, Josh Bock, Jacob Bowling, Casey Branson, Casey Carnohan, Emma Covington, Honor Roll Karli Croxton, Nathan Dodson, Virginia Dolan, Madeline Fourth grade – Sam Boggess, Dunn, Alex Earls, Josh Flasch, Alex Hare, Madison Heath, Isabelle cook, Tori Crabbe, Asia Ingram, Sydney Johnston, Katie Davis, Olivia Doss, Justin Mariah McCready, Summer Lucas, Bryce Talley and Kristen

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Palmore, Cameron Parent, Haydn Parker, Tiffany Pohlig, Makayla Ranson, Aidan Rice, Kyle Rusch, L.J. Shiflet, Matthew Tate, Jillian Turner and Stephen Vest. Fifth grade: Whitney Anderson, Katie Bareford, Jessica Baskerville, Kelsey Beazley, Shannon Birmingham, Hannah Blount, Mitchell

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Groups of 20 or more should call 592-3401. The production is based on the Royal Shakespeare Company’s celebration of the 1939 MGM movie. Twelve children from the Central Virginia area will be performing the roles of “munchkins.” Singing timeless classics such as “Ding Dong the Witch is Dead,” the local children will help bring the beloved classic to the stage of their hometown as part of their continuing performing arts education.

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Director Nigel West, choreographer Leigh Constantine and set and costume designer Tim McQuillen-Wright utilize the glamour and elegance of art deco Hollywood as the visually stunning technicolor backdrop for “The Wizard of Oz.” For more information, visit: www.wizardofozontour.com. Additional Broadway In Richmond and venue information may be found at www.BroadwayInRichmond. com and www.LandmarkTheater.net.

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of age and older, the opportunity to visit one of the 250 Habitat for Humanity host affiliate somewhere in the United States. For the eighth year, Hanover Habitat for Humanity has been hosting college students. This group arrived on March 6 and will stay through March 26 at 104 Ashcake Road. This experience is providing groups from Boston College, Becker College and Plymouth State University a spring break spent building simple, efficient homes in

partnership with a deserving family and the Hanover County community. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an interfaith, nonprofit Christian organization that is committed in partnership with qualified families and community volunteers to build and sell EarthCraft Certified homes with no-profit mortgages. It seeks to create affordable housing in Hanover County for residents with limited economic means by encouraging all stakeholders to make housing a matter of action and conscience.

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(Editor’s note: A letter from Jerry Gryder that appeared in the Feb. 23 edition of The Local prompted a response from the group responsible for cleaning up Rural Point Road on Feb. 12. The following was submitted by Jim Coleman, Adopt-A-Highway coordinator for Richmond Triumph Register.) The Richmond Triumph Register, which is a club of Triumph sports car enthusiasts, “adopted” the section between Studley Road and Pole Green Road two years ago. We think roads like this one are some of the most beautiful in the state. Our volunteer crew takes great pride in cleaning up the trash there as often as five times a year. Many organizations are responsible for other area roadways under VDOT’s administration of the Adopt-A-Highway program, so, Mr. Gryder, thank you from all of us for noticing. We would ask the folks who use this road to be careful when our signs are up and we are out there. It can be quite dangerous under the best of circumstances. We would also urge those who routinely throw their trash out to think about how unsightly it is and the fact that someone must take their free time to clean up afterwards.

Second men’s breakfast for Northside group to be held on Saturday God’s guys, a new group designed to church, will hold its second men’s break- Mechanicsville. encourage and equip men to be all they fast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March Guest speakers include Ken Banks, can be in their marriage, family, work and 19, at the Northside Baptist Church in president and CEO of IPC Technologies, Paid Advertisement

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Ken Moran, All Souls Episcopal Church member and volunteer cook at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, is shown with Melinda Bowers, director of the Messiah Lutheran School.

Two churches share history of caring and teamwork On Shrove Tuesday, All Souls Episcopal Church thanked Messiah Lutheran Church for sharing its worship facilities by hosting a community pancake supper at Messiah Lutheran Church in Mechanicsville. All proceeds from this event were donated to the Messiah

Lutheran School, a nonprofit, whose enrollment has been impacted by the economy. “It’s a real blessing for All Souls Episcopal Church to reach out and help us,” said Melinda Bowers, director of see CHURCHES, pg. 28 `

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The process has included public input and Dr. Kevin Castner, a member of the BWP search team, said the team met with more than 150 interested citizens to obtain an accurate picture of the community expectations when it comes to the new superintendent. In addition to the interviews, the firm also employed the use of an online survey completed by almost 500 people. Those results, coupled with the public interviews and meetings, painted a clear picture of just what the community expects in its

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the county is seeking â&#x20AC;&#x153;an outstanding instructional leader who can collegially lead a dynamic school system with a strong history of success.â&#x20AC;? A clear-cut vision for the future of the system and a passion for public education were just some of the desired traits that appeared repeatedly in the surveys and interviews. Fiscal expertise and instructional leadership also were cited as desired qualifications. Dr. James Tucker, a member of the BWP team, said the online survey revealed a consistent excellent perception of Hanover

schools. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The survey tended to reinforce what we heard during our two days interviewing here,â&#x20AC;? Staples said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You want a strong instructional leader and you want someone with integrity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a traditional candidate who has come through the ranks, someone who has been in the classroom,â&#x20AC;? Staples said. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;They want a superintendent who will help prepare students for their future, not our past.â&#x20AC;? With the General Assembly regular session concluded, school systems throughout the state are adjusting budgets to reflect the final state contributions. For

Hanover County, the news is good and will add up to about $1.8 million in additional funds. Dr. Michael Thornton said changes in legislation regarding Virginia Retirement System contributions and textbook funding resulted in a net revenue gain for county schools. But the biggest factor was a one-time school operating payment that added about $1.3 to the 2012 budget. Thornton recommended that 20 percent of those funds, about $360,000, be reserved to meet increasing fuel costs in the county.

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to learn the steps and lyrics. During breaks, small groups appear, running through various sections of different numbers, everyone striving to give the best they have to the show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year we have more cast members than ever,â&#x20AC;? Foley said, looking out over the turnout for practice, particularly impressive for a Monday night. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our child chorus has 90 children,â&#x20AC;? Watson added. A highly anticipated act is the duet between Patrick Warren and Aimee Mines-Derricott, past and present Hanover Idols. Performing a rich arrangement

of the Beatlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let it Be,â&#x20AC;? their voices soar and contrast beautifully, joined toward the end by a chorus of Ashland residents. The attention and care paid to the musical arrangements can be credited to music directors Fred Horn and Carter Flippo, who give a great deal of their time to ensure the quality of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music. Much of the show is a labor of love and generosity, Watson was quick to point out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So many people are just so dedicated, and we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say enough about R-MCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s generosity. They allow us to take over their Blackwell Auditorium for weeks, allow us to take down their black box theatre, and use the original stage.â&#x20AC;? The show will open at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24, in the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of Randolph-Macon

College in Ashland. Additional performances are scheduled for the same time on Friday and Saturday, March 25-26. A pre-show begins at 7 p.m. each night. For Peart, the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening number encompasses the message of the event â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that it is a direct product of the effort and dedication of the very community it seeks to entertain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was at practice the other day, and I was watching the opening number, and I tell you,â&#x20AC;? she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there were little children and older folks and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;coolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; teenage jocks and mothers who must have been exhausted, and yet everyone was smiling and dancing and happy. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the real point of this show, to bring the community together in this very special way.â&#x20AC;?

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At rehearsal, there are men and women of all ages, some dressed to dance, others apparently straight from work. Many are obviously veterans of the show, some apparent newbies. What unifies the group is a shared excitement and happiness to be involved. Though Watson and Foley lead the way through each number, calling out instructions and dancing along, participants are just as reliant on each other

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Messiah Lutheran School, who described the school as the best kept secret in Mechanicsville. The pancake supper is just one of many examples of cooperation shared between All Souls Episcopal Church and Messiah Lutheran Church. The two churches have a history of blending their talents and resources to promote worship, fellowship, Christian education and teamwork in community outreach programs.

CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Munevar-Mauch announce plans to wed in May

Whipkey-Weinhold announce engagement

CORAL BETHANY MULL born Jan. 11, 2011

KRISTIE WHIPKEY and CHRISTOPHER WEINHOLD to be married May 2012

Jim and Robin Whipkey of Mechanicsville, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Kristie, of Towson, Md., to Christopher Weinhold, son of Bob and Etna Weinhold, of Towson, Md. Kristie is a 2004 graduate of William and Mary and a 2006 graduate of Towson University with a Maters in Counseling Psychology. She is employed as a Clinical Supervisor for John Hopkins Bayview Hospital in Baltimore. Chris is a 2000 graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology. He is employed as a Sales Representative for Thermo Fisher Scientific in the Mid-Atlantic region. A May 2012 wedding is planned.

BENJAMIN OLIVER MAUCH and MONICA INES MUNEVAR to be married May 2011

Tim and Kitty Mauch of Mechanicsville are happy to announce the engagement of their son, Benjamin Oliver Mauch, to Miss Monica Ines Munevar, daughter of Gerardo and Rosa Munevar of Lorton, VA. Benjamin is a graduate of Lee Davis High School and will be graduating from Liberty University in May 2011 with a degree in Music. Monica is a graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School and will be graduating from Liberty University in May 2011 with a degree in Graphic Design. A May 2011 wedding is planned.

Jeffrey and Crystal Clough would like to introduce you to their long awaited daughter, Avery Frances Clough. She was born Nov. 11, 2010 at 9:05 p.m., weighing 6 lb. 13 oz. and 19 ¼ inches long. Proud grandparents are Frank and Roberta Clough of Bumpass, Va. and Elwood “Frank” and Connie Shores Hall and the late Gena Brown Hall of Mechanicsville. Great-grandparents are the late Grayton and Pauline Nicholas, the late George and Mary Clough of Bumpass, Va., James Elwood and Joyce Hall, Mann and Betty Brown, Ray and Nancy Shores and the late Jean Young of Richmond. Aunts and Uncles include Timmy and Christina Clough of Bumpass, Va., Jason Hall and Justin Hall of Mechanicsville, Joseph and Jessica Armstrong, Jeremy Armstrong and Allison of Richmond. Cousin Grayton Clough. Thanks goes out to Dr. Geof Tidey with helping us produce our little angel, to Dr. Martin Starkman and Dr. Elizabeth Roberts for taking such great care of us during the pregnancy, and the super nurses Karen in L&D and Brooke in Postpartum all located at Henrico Doctors Forest.

Keith and Elizabeth Mull are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Coral Bethany Mull. Coral was born on Jan. 11, 2011 at 11:24 p.m. at Memorial Regional Hospital, weighing 8 lb. 12.7 oz. and 21 inches long. Coral was welcomed home by many friends and family members. A special thank you goes out to Dr. Kimberly Galgano and the nurses at Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville.

AVERY FRANCES CLOUGH born Nov. 11, 2010

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Wednesday, March 16 Hanover Humane Society will hold a veterinary Wellness Clinic at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for more information. The Testifying Toastmasters, Eastern Hanover’s only open Toastmasters club, will have an open house and membership drive at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene. We regularly meet to enhance our

communication, leadership and confidence skills on the Second and Fourth Wednesday in each month at 6:30 p.m. We want to encourage those who are interested in those areas to come out. Who is eligible to join Toastmasters? Anyone 18 years of age or older who can talk! Famous people like US Senator Pat Roberts of Kansas and former Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle were members of local Toastmasters clubs. Guests do not have to speak but will see how a TT meeting is run and be inspired! For more information, please contact Sandy Sanders, VP of PR for Testifying Toastmasters, at eesjresquire@netscape.net! Testifying Toastmasters is an outreach of the Hanover Church of the Nazarene in its efforts to serve its community.

Thursday, March 17 Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Professor David Brat, Chair, Economics and Business, Randolph Macon College, will speak on “Ethics: from the Great Generation to the ME generation...What went wrong?” All

are welcome, please join us. For 798-7792. Parking is available more information visit us on at the rear of our building, on Hanover Avenue, and on Facebook or call 241-8614. Duncan Street by the town hall. Friday, March 18 Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music Saturday, March 19 concert at 7 p.m. Ministering Sportsman’s Expo 2011 at to us with their music will Cool Spring Church, locatbe Smokey Wilson and New ed at 9283 Atlee Station Rd., Journey. Winn’s is located at Mechanicsville, Va. 2311. There 12320 Winns Church Road, will be seminars, demonstraGlen Allen. A love offering tions, displays, outdoor exhibiwill be taken. For more infor- tors and a wild game dinner. mation please call 798-5512, Doors open at 3:30 p.m., semi798-5513, 798-6179 or Carlton nars start at 4 p.m. and the at 651-4544. wild game dinner begins at 6 p.m. The cost of the event is The Ashland Volunteer $20 for adults, $15 for chilRescue Squad will hold a dren (12 and under). Tickets Bingo Games, A Charitable must be purchased in advance Fundraiser at 7 p.m. At our at Cool Spring Baptist Church Rescue Squad Building, 203 Recreational Center. For more Duncan Street in Ashland information please call 746(23005). This Fundraiser will 8974 option 6. The event will be help with our operating costs, held rain or shine. the purchase of medical supplies and volunteer trainHanover Humane Society ing needs. Doors open at 6 will hold a dog adoption stand at p.m. The cost is $20 for 15 its facility at 12190 Washington games. Prizes/winnings based Highway in Ashland from 9-12 on game sales. A snack bar p.m. Cat adoption stands will is available. No smoking or be held at the Mechanicsville alcohol allowed. All children and Virginia Center PetSmart must be accompanied by a stores from 11-3 p.m. Please parent. Any questions may visit www.hanoverhumanesobe directed to Nancy Baughan ciety.org for available animals

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and additional adoption information. Messiah Lutheran School will be having a Yard Sale from 8-1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the school. There will be a bake sale and raffle items as well. We are located at 8154 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Sunday, March 20 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Mechanicsville Christian Center will host Mike London, Head Coach of UVA’s Cavalier football team, will be our guest speaker. This will begin a series called “Man Land,” which addresses authentic manhood. Coach London will speak at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

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At 7 p.m., the Mechanicsville TEA Party will present a video entitled “Century of Self ” by Adams Curtis, Part 1. It’s a documentary about the role of psychoanalysis, marketing and public relations in the United States. Open to the public, this free event will be held in the meeting room of the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Station #3 at 4428 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. For more information, visit us on Facebook or call 2418614.

Friday, March 25 Lebanon United Methodist Church at 8492 Peaks Road will hold its annual Pork BBQ Lunch Delivery fundraiser to area businesses ordering a minimum of 3 lunches and located within a 10-mile radius of the see CALENDAR, pg. 32 `

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Hanover County Department of Social Services Board meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Hanover County Social Services, 12304 Washington Highway, Ashland. This meeting is open to the public.

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Suspect was in possession of stolen property at location on Meadowbridge Rd. Suspect obtained money by false pretense at location on Washington Hwy.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Erle Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Atlee Station Rd.

Suspect stole item at location on Atlee Rd.

Suspect stole items at location on Atlee Rd.

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Suspects assaulted each other at location on Goshen Rd.

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360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

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

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

Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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

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

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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

The 9th Annual Virginia Rugfest Rug Show and Hookin, 9-3:30 p.m. at Cool Spring Baptist Church, 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. The Rugfest is a day long event with a featured artist, speaker, raffles, vendors, beginners class see CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

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

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

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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.hanoverhumanesoHanover Humane Society ciety.org for available animals will participate in “Mardi Paws” and additional adoption infor- at Taylor Park on Route 54 in mation.

Hanover Historical Machinery Club, Test and Tune at Hanover Ruritan Park, 8145 Walnut Grove Rd. The event will be held from 10-4 p.m. Lawn and Garden up to 2,000 LBS, Tractors 2,00012,000 LBS. $5 per pull or $40 unlimited pulls (bring your own food and drinks). If you have any questions or need more information contact Wesley Carneal at 572-6007.

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Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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church. Lunches are $6 each and will be available for pick up also at the church from 11-6 p.m. Orders can be placed by calling the church at 746-0980 between Monday, March 21 and Thursday, March 24. Leave a message with your order and you will be called back with a confirmation. Proceeds will benefit missions.

SJMS will hold its first annual Golf Tournament on Sat, April 2, 2011 at Queenfield Golf Club benefitting the SJMS Music and Drama Departments. Cost per participant is $75 or teams of 4 for $300. Individuals and businesses may participate in the event by establishing teams, donating prizes and giveaways, sponsoring holes on the course for $100, or sponsoring the drink cart and/or dinner at the conclusion of the event. Contact Mrs. Linda Dickerson, SJMS Chorus Director at ldickerson@hanover.k12.va.us for more information, sponsorship opportunities, and to schedule reservations by March 26. Come out and show your support for the arts and SJMS.

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

STUDLEY 23162 Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

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in traditional rug hooking and of course, a fabulous display of traditional hand hooked rugs! For more info call Mary Henck at 740-6511 or Linda Stewart at 559-4960 or visit www.virginiarugfest.com 31st annual Shuknpul (Oyster Roast and Tractor Pull) will be held from 12-5 p.m. at Courthouse Ruritan Park Hanover, Va. Tickets Available at Village Bank - Colonial Mobile Glass - Mechanicsville Drugstore - Gus’s, Studley Store - Riverbound Café - West Store, Southern States (Ashland) - Copy Cat Printing. Limited number of tickets available - Tickets are $25 in advance. Tickets sold at the gate $35. Tickets also available at: www. shuknpul.com. Gates open at 11 am, Rain or Shine. Tickets give

admission to the full day’s event: Meal, Tractor Pull, Live Bands, Sponsor Tents, ID Required for Golden Beverages. No Coolers. Pancake dinner to benefit the New Dawn Library from 6-8 p.m. To be held at Concord Baptist Church. Bring your unwanted gold and sell it on site. For more information please call 338-8697.

Sunday, March 27 Saint Gertrude High School will host the 30th Anniversary Spring Spectacular House Tour from 1-5 p.m. in the historic Windsor Farms community. Known as Richmond’s first planned neighborhood, Windsor Farms was designed to resemble an English village, with traditional circular and diagonal road patterns, homes with a variety of architectural styles and lot sizes, a small park, churches, and other community spaces. Advance tick-

ets may be purchased for $20 from Saint Gertrude students, at the school office, and on the school’s website at www.saintgertrude.org/ housetour. Tickets will be available for $25 on the day of the event at the Wilton House, located at 215 South Wilton Rd. All proceeds from the Tour will benefit the students at Saint Gertrude High School. Bluegrass/Country Gospel Sing at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Road Mechanicsville, Va. 7792101 featuring “Amy Ladd and Friends” and special guest “Just Us” Country Praise Band. All are welcome to attend. The event begins at 6 p.m. 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

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Tuesday, March 29

Tunstall named to Dean’s List

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 29May 17. This program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being. The fun and interactive classes are suitable for every fitness level. Cost is $48. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Contact Jo Ann Widner RN at 370-3906 for more information or to preregister.

Thursday, March 31 Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the

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Nicole Tunstall, 2008 graduate of Lee Davis High School has been honored for academic achievement by being named to the Fall 2010 Dean’s List at Norfolk State University, School of Education.

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