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Supervisors updated on changes to budget By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Tonight’s the night for Hanover County residents to express themselves on the Fiscal Year 2011 proposed budget. Starting at 7 p.m., the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will receive comments during a public hearing. The agenda also includes the Five-Year Capital Improvements Plan, Five-Year General Fund Financial Plan, 2010 tax rates and

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Corina Nuckols and Kathy Cheeley hold the accreditation plaque awarded to the Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch (IAED). Behind them are Stacey Lantz, Kendal Currie, Preston Main and Nancy Langley.

fees and related ordinance changes. Last Wednesday, Vivian McGettigan, Hanover County finance director, told the supervisors about the Virginia General Assembly’s recently approved budget, as well as changes from the plan submitted in December by former Gov. Timothy M. Kaine. On Feb. 24, the county’s constitutional officers faced the following state reductions (list see BUDGET, pg. 4 `

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Emergency dispatch center receives excellence honor

The Easter Bunny made the rounds at Pole Green and Montpelier parks on Saturday, March 20, for egg hunts sponsored by the Hanover County Parks & Recreation Department. Taylor, the department’s mascot, and Nutzy, mascot of the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, also joined in the celebration. More photos on page 24.

Hanover County is the 14th Emergency Dispatch Center in the world to be awarded this highest distinction. The International Academies of Emergency The accreditation is the result of the Dispatch (IAED) has accredited the department’s comprehensive implementaHanover County Department of Emergency tion and compliance with the Fire Priority Communications as an Emergency Fire see DISPATCH, pg. 4 ` Dispatch Center of Excellence.

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Headstone dedication for Latane set April 10 By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Capt. William Latane of the Essex Light Dragoons will be remembered on Saturday, April 10, with a headstone dedication ceremony at the Newton Family Cemetery at Summer Hill Farm on River Road in Hanover County. The program, under the direction of Capt. William Latane Camp 1690, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Mechanicsville, is scheduled to get under way at 11 a.m. A member of the 9th Virginia Cavalry, Company F, Latane’s death, according to Jefferson F. Ellett, Dedication Committee chairman, was the only Confederate fatality that occurred during J.E.B. Stuart’s famous ride around McClellan’s army in June of 1862. “A historical marker was placed many years ago in the corner of the Summer Hill Plantation, graveyard” Ellett said, “where he was laid to rest, but until this time the gallant captain himself has not had a permanent headstone.” Latane’s story is said to “have it all,” with an event that symbolized the lost cause of Southern independence. His life inspired a poem by John Reuben Thompson and a painting – “The Burial of Latane’’ — by William D. Washington. The painting is in a private collection in Delaware. Washington became a pro-

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“Burial of Latane, 1997.35. Virginia Historical Society.”

According to the catalog from the Virginia Historical Society, “Burial of Latane” was an 1868 engraving by A.G. Campbell of Washington, D.C., after an 1864 painting by W.D. Washington. “In a famous Civil War incident, during the Peninsula campaign in June 1862 Confederate Gen. Jeb Stuart’s cavalry force rode completely around the Union army. The only Confederate killed on the ride was Captain William Latane, whose body was left in Hanover County for burial. That the ceremony was conducted with only women and blacks present, and no white men, became material for a poem by John R. Thompson, which in turn inspired a painting by William D. Washington in 1864.”

fessor of fine arts at Virginia Military Institute and painted other portraits before dying at the age of 37. He became the first professor at VMI to die of non-battle wounds while teaching there. His painting of the burial showed the strength of the women during the war as they shouldered the burden of duty to perform the Christian rites on a fallen officer and buried him beside one of their own cousins, William Phelps, who had been killed early in the war. The ancestors of the ladies of Westwood Farm — where the body was prepared for burial — is across the road from Summer Hill Farm. They

are related to the Newtons of Summer Hill Farm and still own the property. Latane served under Gen. J.E.B. Stuart, a name that continues with the fifth generation. The Latane family still has a large number of descendants in Essex County and the Richmond area. Westwood and Summerhill houses are still standing. For more information, contact Raymond Rice, second lieutenant commander, public relations, Capt. William Latane Camp 1690, SCV, at oldwhiteoak@yahoo. com.

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includes FY10, FY11, reduction and percentage reduction): ■ Sheriff – $3,516,000; $2,503,000; $1,013,000; -28.8 percent, ■ Treasurer – $248,000; $77,500; $170,500; -68.8 percent. ■ Commissioner of the Revenue – $268,000; $80,800; $187,200; -69.9 percent. ■ Clerk of the Circuit Court – $620,500; $450,800; $169,700; -27.3 percent. ■ Commonwealth’s Attorney — $963,000; $772,900; $190,100; -19.7 percent. The totals were: $$5,615,500; $3,885,000; $1,730,500; -30.8 percent. As of March 24, the budget the state approved added $1,460,000 to the reduction change. The revision in local aid to the commonwealth was $440,000 under reduction. Impact on constitutional officers at that time showed FY10, $5,615,500; FY11, $4,905,000; reduction of $(710,500); and percentage reduction of -12.7 percent. McGettigan said state budget impacts to the county are: ■ General Fund Revenues – Constitutional Officers,

$1,460,000; Local Aid to Commonwealth (payments to the state), $440,000; Social Services, $69,751; Juvenile Court Services, $20,000; Increased Revenues, $930,249. ■ Reduction in Expenses – VRS (Virginia Retirement System) Group Life Insurance, $330,000. ■ Net General Fund — $1,260,249. ■ CSA Fund Reduction in Revenues – $50,000. Additional state funding to the county totals $1,210,249. For Hanover County Public Schools, the proposed state budget shows $92,647,590 in FY10; $82,822.420 in FY11; $9,825,170 reduction; and -10.6 percent reduction. Additional state revenue comes in under reduction of $5,372,237, -5.8 percent. Total state base revenue cuts total $15,197,047, 16.4 percent. The short-term VRS cost savings to offset additional cuts and Group Life Insurance is plus $6,750,000. Net impact on the increased budget capacity is $1,377,763. The nearly $1.4 million additional funding, McGettigan said, may be used to “mitigate layoffs due to classroom size increases.” With almost $15.2 million added, she said the funding

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Dispatch System and associated “20 Points of Excellence.” The “20 Points of Excellence” are standards that must be met by agencies before they can receive accreditation; each point must be verified through documentation. To receive this Emergency Fire Dispatch Center accreditation, the department had to achieve scores of no lower than 90 percent in seven categories and a total compliance score of at least 95 percent. The department was scored on responses to 25 randomly-selected calls from October 2009. There also was a site visit to verify Hanover’s operations in 2008.

will provide “short-term relief basically to school divisions throughout the state. There will be a deferral of the VRS cost savings to offset additional cuts and Group Life Insurance.” McGettigan and County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. recommended that the Economic Downturn Reserve be restored. The county and school system are partners in the reserve, which was established on June 30, 2009. At that time, $2,100,000 was designated. Proposed budget use for FY11 and FY12 are $1,000,000 and $1,100,000, respectively. She said additional state revenue restores $500,000 to the base, which requires less use of the reserve. For FY11 and FY12, the usage will be targeted at $500,000 each year. Due to that funding measure, $1,100,000 is being made available for a prolonged recession. “FY12 still has some challenges ahead for us,” McGettigan said. Amendments being considered for presentation when the Board of Supervisors adopts the budget on April 14 include (same numbers for revenues and expenditures): ■ General Fund — $236,489. ■ CSA Fund — $50,000.

When someone calls with a reported fire, Hanover Communications Officers have a list of specific questions that enable firefighters and other emergency services personnel to know the exact details of the situation. The protocols are automated into the dispatch system and there are backups in case the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system goes down, for example. As part of the accreditation, Hanover Emergency Communications also had to demonstrate that it complies with all standards requiring proper system oversight, fire administration controls and quality improvement programs. All emergency call-takers had to be properly certified: in Hanover’s case, all communications officers get 2½ months of classroom training and eight to 12 months

■ School Fund — $5,255,237. The FY11 proposed budget with amendments is: ■ General Fund — $198,464,054. ■ School Fund — $179,007,351. ■ Utilities Fund – $41,892,527. ■ Self Insurance Fund – $28,663,874. ■ Community Services Fund — $11,069,878. ■ Food Services Fund – $7,071,141. ■ School Improvements Fund – $6,646,000. ■ Comprehensive Services Fund – $6,150,467. ■ County Improvements Fund – $3,671,000. ■ Fleet Services Fund – $2,159,744. ■ Lewistown Commerce Center CDA Fund – $844,750. ■ Airport Fund – $689,324. ■ Bell Creek CDA Fund – $605,000. ■ Economic Development Fund – $264,080. ■ Textbook Fund – $256,211. ■ Total – $487,455,401. ■ Less Transfers – $103,772,324. ■ Total without Transfers — $383,683,077.

of on-the-job training. “Our dispatchers undergo an extensive amount of training in order to best serve the public,” Corina Nuckols, senior supervisor-quality assurance, said. “IAED requires a minimum of 36 hours twice a year in order to maintain the EMD/EFD certification. The dispatchers are also required to re-certify every two years. If help is needed, we will send the appropriate response in a timely manner.” This is the department’s second major accreditation in two years. In 2008, the department became only the 123rd agency in the world to be accredited as an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Center of Excellence by the IAED. The county will be formally recognized by the IAED at an upcoming conference.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

This is it: Supervisors welcome budget input Starting at 7 p.m. today, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will provide the public with an opportunity to speak out about the budget proposal offered by County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. Some tweaking became necessary last week when additional funding poured into county government and the school system, thanks to the General Assembly’s budget plan. Each body received another $1 million, a much needed boost to operations. So, tonight is the night to express yourself if you have any concerns, suggestions, recommendations, ideas about how the county will use funds. As a taxpayer and citizen, you have that right. If there’s something on your mind pertaining to budgetary issues with the county government or the school district, now is your chance to be heard.

Etc. ☞ Ah, anonymity — a blessing and a curse throughout the years. To get to the point, anonymous letters will not be published. Of course, those that arrive in here without a valid signature and address will not be published. We welcome your opinions and thoughts, but if you want to be published, you must provide name, address and telephone number for verification purposes. Since Mr. Anonymous makes occasional appearances, this is just a friendly reminder. Again, if you don’t sign, your letter cannot be used. ☞ With the arrival of April on Thursday, it’s time to start preparing for the Hanover Tomato Festival. This year’s event will be held Saturday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pole Green Park. Parks & Recrecation Department director Greg Sager said organizers are working on solutions to alleviate traffic problems that were encountered last year. ☞ Kudos to the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce for a great Legislative Reception on Tuesday, March 23 at the Times-Dispatch Hanover plant. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views The Economic Development committee for the county had just met the night before and said that “Hanover’s airport operations provide no added value to the county’s economic future – “we base no decisions for our long-term I met with our Hanover County Board of Supervisors growth on the airport.” For the moment, I won’t talk about Chairman G. Ed Via III around February of 2009 when he your paying extra taxes for support of the airport. You probwas doing a budget meeting for his Ashland constituents and nobody but me showed up. Well, nobody from his area. see LETTERS, pg. 7 ` Rhu Harris was there along with a couple very nice folk from the county’s budget department. I’m not in Mr. Via’s district. My reason for being there was to hopefully get an answer to a simple question that The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of the Board of Supervisors was refusing to answer. Why do interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your airplanes get taxed at $0.50 per $100 and all other personal address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to property gets taxes at $3.56. Please explain the equality or edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers rather the inequality. and not The Mechanicsville Local. In case you don’t know, your truck, car, boat, jet ski, motorcycle, RV, etc., either business or personally owned, Send letters to: gets taxed at $3.56 per $100 of value. But if you owned The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, an airplane like a former Republican delegate did, which Mechanicsville, VA 23111 had been kept at Hanover’s airport, you only pay $0.50 per Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com $100.

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($500,000) of untaxed revenue out of the budget that could go for school programs, teachers, etc. He suggested I present this to the Board of Supervisors and I mentioned I already had, so what’s the point of doing it again? This is not an attack on Mr. Via or any board mem-

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April Raidergram Results were recently received from the German National Exam. Students who score in the 70th percentile or better are recognized with certificates, prizes and medals. High percentile scorers this year were: German 2: Dimitris Killinger, 80th; Andrew Price, 76th; Scott Csoke, 72nd; German 4: Ethan Lundquist, 75th; German 5 & IB-A: Samantha Armentrout, 73rd; Andy Hesse, 94th; Isaac Mackey, 77th; Jeffrey Suddarth, 98th; German 6 and IB-B: Julia Bell, 96th and David Loebman, 75th. Andy Hesse’s score allowed him to move forward to the next level of competition. We learned today, after being selected to represent Virginia at the national level, Andy has won a free, month-long trip to Germany. The American Association of Teachers of German only award 39 trips from underclassmen from around the United States. Well done, Andy! Three members of the Atlee Forensics Team were declared champions in their categories at the Capital District tournament: David Loebman placed 1st in

Humorous Interpretation, Susan Degnan placed 1st in Serious Dramatic Interpretation and Rachel Park placed 1st in Domestic Extemporaneous. Second place rankings were earned by Emily Lee, Sandy Troung, Alexa Livezey, and Conor Ginnell. David Loebman will advance to state level competition in April in Harrisonburg. Several students excelled at the National Scholastic Indoor Track Championships. Ann O’Toole, 14th of 28 in the pentathlon; Trevor Elie, 25th of 48 in the 60 meter dash; Andrew Catanese, 8th of 67 in the 5000M; Andy Hesse, 17th of 67 in the 5000M; Wes Steenburgh, 19th of 67 in the 5000M and Marques Atkinson, 2nd of 29 in the pentathlon. Marques also earned an “All American” rating. I am very pleased to recognize three of our teachers. Mr. Charles Wax, English and Drama, was selected as one of the 2010 English Speaking Union British Universities Summer Study Scholars. He will travel to England and study at the Globe Theatre in July. Mrs. Veronica Gerber, Art and Mrs. Heather Leise, Social

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Congratulations to Drew Bridwell and Matthew Nichols who were selected for the All-Virginia Band! Our Brunswick stew sales are in process; all orders are due Friday 4/2. Wind Ensemble auditions will be held on 4/29-4/30. Our Spring Concert will be held on 5/20 at 7 PM. On 6/4, we will honor our seniors and recognize all students at our Annual Band Banquet at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Please welcome our 2010-2011 elected Band Booster Officers: Ken Horner, Blair

Congratulations to both of our orchestras on a wonderful job at District Festival. Mark your calendars for some upcoming events! Our spring concert is Thursday, 5/6 at 7 PM. We have scheduled an additional Java Jive on Friday, 5/28 as a Haiti benefit concert. Auditions will take place Monday, 5/10 and Tuesday, 5/11. We are taking nominations for next year’s booster officers. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Sunderland at msunderland@hcps.us.

The pre-registration for AP exams will be during the school day on Thursday, 4/15. All students taking AP exams will need to participate in this event. Start planning now to attend Senior Night on 5/17 at 7 PM in the auditorium, with a reception beginning at 6:15 PM. This night is to honor our seniors and to announce our many scholarship recipients. Please call the school counseling office at 723-2117 to answer any questions.

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April Calendar End of 9 weeks .....................................2 Full Instructional Day Snow Makeup Day ...............................2 Spring Break .................................... 5-9 Report Card Distributed .................16 9 Week Testing—Math .......... 19 & 20 9 Week Testing—Science....... 21 & 22 9 Week Testing—Social Studies .....................................................23 & 26 9 Week Testing—English ......23 & 26 Blood Drive.........................................20 AHS Chorus Concert 7 PM...........20 AFJROTC State Drill Competition 7:30 AM-3:30 PM .............................24 Arts & Science Festival—PHHS ................................24

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Studies, have both advanced in the 2010 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. They will now submit proposals for review.

~ Vince D’Agostino Principal Baughman, Thom Smith, Diana Horner, Barbara Smith, Stone Smith, Claude Lundquist and Gay Smith. There are plenty of opportunities for parents to volunteer and support the band program. Please check www.atleeband.com for updates.

Robotic Boosters The Atlee Robotic Boosters are having a fundraiser on Tuesday 4/13 from 5 PM-8 PM at the Tropical Smoothie Café located in the Rutland Shopping Center. A portion of all proceeds will support the Atlee 1599 Robotic team.

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ccording to John’s gospel, just after the events that we think of as the “Palm Sunday triumphal entry,” some Greeks came to Philip asking for access to Jesus, saying, “We want to see Jesus!” I’ve often thought that in this short appeal, these obscure unnamed Greeks utter the most profound request ever made. It should be the cry of all our hearts – “We want to see Jesus!” Jesus speaks to them and all who are listening, (then and now) telling them a parable about a seed: “Unless a seed falls to the ground and dies, it remains to itself, alone. But if it dies, it will produce many seeds! Whoever loves his life will lose it, but the man who does not love his life in this world, will keep it for all eternity!” (John 12:23-26) It is interesting to me that this is what was on Jesus heart and mind immediately after the cheering crowds joyfully proclaimed him their Messiah and King. He knew what lay ahead. He knew the supreme sacrifice that was waiting to be fulfilled. He knew the cheering crowd would turn against Him and become a jeering mob blindly shouting, “Crucify!” just five days hence. And while Jesus had moved unflinchingly forward towards his goal - setting his face like a flint towards Jerusalem - the Son of Man now expressed emotions that we can easily relate to: “and now my heart is troubled…” (John 12:7) Jesus lets us into his humanity. He shows us that he knows how it feels to be emotionally overwhelmed. Those feelings would only grow stronger during his prayers in the garden of Gethsemane. Yet, His human emotions never deterred his obedience - his commitment to His father … and all of us.

ow often have I, and probably each of us, allowed our “troubled hearts” to become the driving force in our behavior? Troubled hearts can come from a varitey of emotions as varied as humans themselves: fear, anger, hurt, betrayal, humiliation, frustration, insecurity, and pride, to name but a few. Jesus overcomes His emotions and pushes through them to obedience by keeping His goal in the forefront – His eye on the prize! After relating, “And now my heart is troubled, “He asks himself a question and then answers it. “What shall I Say? Father, save me from this hour? No! It was for this very reason that I came to this hour!” Father glorify Your name! (John 12:27-28) What an example of Spirit-led purpose-driven living! Emotions come as reactions to temporary circumstances. Sometimes they are extremely “troubling!” (Although, I dare say, none of us has ever faced imminent crucifixion!) Still, we daily face things that are indeed troubling. The Bible doesn’t discount these things. Jesus promises suffering, hardship and persecution. The Apostles confirm, both in their writings and with their experiences, that “all those who seek to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2Tim. 3:12) and that we should not be surprised at painful trials and suffering as though “something strange is happening to us.” (1Pet. 4:12) Rather, we should expect things that, in this world, are troubling! (John 16:33)

ur attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus. (Phil. 2:5) Jesus looked past the cross, through the empty tomb to a day when we would be united with Him forever. The Bible calls this reality “the joy set before Him.” For this joyful reason, (us!) He “endured the cross.” (Heb. 12:2) We were His motivation . . . and now He is ours! We need to look past our present troubling circumstance, which, according to Rom. 8:18 are “not even worth mentioning compared to the surpassing glory that will be revealed in us,” to that day when all will be made right and we will be with Him forever! Because He was faithful, we can be too. Because He endured, so can we. “So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” (1Pet. 4:19)

this inequality. Now obviously if you have gotten this far you can read and maybe you read in The Local that March 31 is the date set for “public to comment on budget”. Maybe also you read that Marcy Cotov, (a very intelligent and nice lady) said “. . . the following taxes to remain the same . . . aircraft personal property tax rate at $0.50” — not an increase to $1 or $1.50 or even $1.80,

which would still be half of the going personal property tax rate for you and me. How in today’s economic environment can we ignore both the opportunity and equality side of an issue and that is to have everyone pay taxes fairly and equitably, including those such as our former Republican delegate? Or is this just blatant “we Republicans look after our own.” (This is an opportunity for any Republicans that would like to justify this situation to write in.)

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y dear readers, my heart is troubled - it is troubled by numerous things going on right now in this world and the gathering dark clouds of potential trouble ahead. I am sure many of your hearts are as well. But what should we say? Father, save us from this hour? No! It was for this very hour that we were placed on this earth and into the body of Christ! Let’s not allow our emotions – anger, fear, or any other- to deter us from obedience. Let us commit ourselves to our faithful Creator and continue to do good! Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good!

Now for those with kids in school, think about Dr Stewart Roberson’s comment on the budget: “Budget times are extremely tough. How do we maintain this school system? These cuts hurt deeper and how do we minimize the long-term impact this could have on the children of Hanover.” Tom Donahue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said: “The bottom line is this nation cannot expect to lead he 21st century information and technology-

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driven global economy when we have upwards of 30 percent of our young people not graduating from high school.” How about safety in schools? Because of budget constraints, in November, our sheriff, Col. V. Stuart Cook removed the resource officers from the middle schools. If we didn’t need them in the first place, why were they there? If we do need them, why are they not there? Do you think we could replace them with $500,000? Answer: I don’t know, but don’t tax equitably or touch the scared airplane cow. So with all the “Tea Partiers,” Patriot groups, etc., wanting to give control of government back to the people, would you not think we could just get an answer to the question of why the difference in tax rates? We probably could, but who cares? Nobody goes to the Board of Supervisors meetings and, besides me, nobody will raise this issue. And why do I care? I don’t have kids in school. I did go to school in Hanover and I’m glad that they are much better than when I went. I do think education is critical for our future. But the bottom line, what is occurring here is wrong and if it isn’t the Board of Supervisors or somebody should explain why it isn’t. So here is what you do: Don’t worry about kids in school. Don’t think about is this issue fair and equitable for all. Don’t investigate and try to learn more (hint: airport general fund — your tax money). Do the following: Scream about Obama, join a “Patriots” group, yell about your constitutional rights, complain to your neighbors about taxes, and maybe even pray to God. But do not come to complain to the board on March 31. You may effect change. Disclaimer: Any resemblance or reference to real thinking people is purely ficsee LETTERS, pg. 15 `

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Ruritans enjoy another successful Shuknpul Melody Kinser

The day may have been a little cool, but blue skies welcomed attendees to the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club’s Shuknpul on Saturday to the Courthouse Ruritan Park at Hanover. Traffic started flowing into the park around 11 a.m. and continued steadily throughout the afternoon. Oysters — raw and roasted — were the food of choice for the 30th annual event. The other major attraction, tractor pulls, brought folks from around the region. At right, a group arrives ready for a good time.

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While they were waiting on the oysters, many people attending the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club’s Shuknpul marked their spot at the tables located in the center area of the Courthouse Ruritan Park. Also found on the grounds were funnel cakes; vendors, including Luck Chevrolet, photo below; and Shuknpul memorabilia, such as caps, t-shirts, sweatshirts and decals. The Ruritan event supports local fire, rescue and community first responders.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Janice Meadows Arhart, with his family and friends. 67, of Mechanicsville, wife of the late Robert D. “Turkey” Arhart, died March 25, 2010. She is survived by her brother, Chris Meadows; four daughters, Carolyn Edwards and husband, Ted, Charlotte Gunn and husband, Keith, Billie Jo Dolan and husband, Sean, and Misty Arhart; six grandchildren, Michael and Robert Edwards, Justin Arhart, Casey Gunn, Haleigh and Christian Arhart; and two nieces. She was part owner of Arhart Services, Inc., and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. The family received friends Saturday, March 27, 2010 and Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., and where services were held Monday, March 29, 2010. Graveside services were held in Amelia Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A reception followed in the church reception hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Children’s Hospital.

The family received friends on Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. A graveside service was held on Monday, March 29, 2010 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Ashland Building Fund, 800 Thompson St., Ashland, Va. 23005. Condolences may be registered at www.nelsencares.com.

at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 8150 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Pastor R. Neal Siler officiated. Graveside services were held at First Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

Graveside services were held in Prospect UMC Cemetery. The family received friends Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the funeral home.

Harry W. Fore Jr., DDS, Barbara A. Crowe, 76, of 85, of Richmond and Me-

Corpus Christi, Texas, formerly of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 2010. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Harvey Crowe; three sons, Harvey L. Crowe Jr. of Houston, Texas, Joseph W. Crowe and wife Rita of Mechanicsville and Katherine S. Brooks, Kenneth Crowe and wife Ruby 47, of Glen Allen, was called of Houston, Texas. She is also home to be with the Lord on survived by four grandchildren Monday, March 22, 2010. She and four great-grandchildren. is survived by her husband, She was a long time employee Chris Brooks; her children, of Liberty Christian School Stephen and Lori; grandson, in Mechanicsville where she Ciaran; mother, Laura; and all her friends at Virginia Wayside worked as the Secretary before Furniture. Kathy was known as retiring to Corpus Christi, Texa loving and passionate woman, as. The family received friends on Thursday, March 11, 2010 who touched the lives of all who knew her. Family received at Memory Gardens Funeral Home in Corpus Christi, Texas, friends Tuesday, March 23, and where services were held 2010 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 to celebrate her life on Friday, March 12, 2010. W. Broad Street. A visitation was held Wednesday, March 24, James Avis Beale, 2010 at Mount Vernon Memo- Shelba Hartman “Jimmy”, 85, of Hanover rial Park Mausoleum, 11220 Courthouse, went home to Flannagan , 68, of MechanNuckles Road, Glen Allen, be with the Lord on Thursicsville, went to be with the Va. 23059, at Mount Vernon day, March 25, 2010. He was Lord on Thursday, March 25, preceded in death by his loving Baptist Church. A graveside 2010. She was the daughter of services followed. wife, Phyllis Smith Beale; and the late Jesse and Nan Arnold his sisters, Elizabeth Lee and Hartman. She is survived by Evelyn Baker. He is survived Theressa Wright her husband, William Flanby his son, Kevin Beale and his Brooks, 86, of Mechanicsnagan; a daughter, Linda Renee wife, Stephanie. Jimmy served Nye; a son, William Flannagan ville, departed this life March his country during WWII in Jr.; two brothers, J.D. Hartman 21, 2010. She was preceded in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired death by her husband, Felix C. of King William and Jesse Hartpastor, having served for man of Mountain City, Tenn.; Brooks. She leaves to cherish over 20 years, and was called and three sisters, Mary Hughes her loving memory a host of to minister at Rhoadesville of Mechanicsville, Mildred family members and friends. Baptist Church and GordonsRemains rest at March Funeral Martin of Roanoke Rapids, ville Baptist Church, both of Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., N.C., and Betty Hartman of Orange County. He had been a where viewing was held on Bedford, Texas. Funeral servicmember of First Baptist Church Wednesday, March 24, 2010 es were held on Monday, March of Ashland since 1980. He 29, 2010 at the Mechanicsville and where family received loved gardening, reading, play- friends. Funeral service was Chapel of Bennett Funeral ing Bridge and spending time held Thursday, March 25, 2010, Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

chanicsville, died at Covenant Woods CCRC, Mechanicsville on March 25, 2010, after a long illness with heart disease. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Peggy Shelton Fore; a daughter, Kelly F. Smith of Richmond; a daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Tim Turner, of Georgetown, Texas; four grandchildren, Sean and Morgan Smith and Logan and Collin Turner; two nephews and a cousin. He was born in Danville and lived in Portsmouth prior to coming to Richmond. He was predeceased by his parents and his only sibling, William D. Fore. He was a veteran of WW II serving in the Army Air Force. Dr. Fore graduated from MCV School of Dentistry in 1952 and was in private practice in Richmond for 5 years, during which time he taught part-time at the dental school. In 1957, he closed his practice and joined the fulltime faculty at MCV continuing there as a full professor in Restorative Dentistry until his early retirement in 1977 due to poor health. During his teaching career he was responsible for the initial instruction and qualification for senior students to operate with new air-driven high-speed hand pieces. His paper “The Undergraduate and Ultraspeeds” was published in the Journal of Dental Education and was selected as the best paper published in that journal in 1963 in which advancements for dental education programs were considered. As Director of Dental Auxiliary Programs see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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in 1964 he introduced and developed the Dental Auxiliary Utilization program at MCV providing dental students with clinical experience in four-handed sit-down dentistry. In 1968, he initiated the baccalaureate degree (BS) program in Dental Hygiene. In the 20 years he served as a member of the MCV faculty, he contributed to the education of over 1,000 of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dentists. Dr. Foreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of music was reflected in his talents at the piano and organ and as a vocalist. He was the tenor soloist in River Road Church, Baptistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early quartet in the 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as well as a Chancel Choir member and deacon there in later years. At Second Presbyterian Church he was a tenor soloist and deacon, and was a former member of CAFUR and the Richmond Choral Society. He was also a member of American Guild of Organists, local and state chapters. At the piano, music flowed from his fingers and he loved arranging and improvising tunes and enjoyed some composing. Dr. Fore shared his love of travel with his wife, Peggy, and together they roamed the U.S. and Canada in his beloved Airstream travel trailer. A Service of Remembrance will be held at River Road Church, Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond 23229, at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 with graveside services of ashes in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Columbarium Memorial Gardens. Following the interment the family will receive friends at a reception in the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parlor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Employee Appreciation Fund, Covenant Woods CCRC, 7090 Covenant Woods Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, in recognition of the love and care for Dr. Fore by the C.W. nursing staff, or

to the Music Committee of River Road Church, Baptist.

Mattie Lee Harper, 96, of Ashland, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2010. She was the widow of Chesleigh Bernard Chisholm and Rufus Harper, and she was also preceded in death by a son, Lewis Bernard Chisholm. She is survived by two daughters, Alice Del Toro and Janice Gordon (Jean); and one son, Walter Thomas Chisholm; also six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Harper was a member of Independence Christian Church. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, and was a friend to all who knew her. The family received friends on Monday, March 29, 2010, in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., where funeral services were held Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,

memorial gifts may be made to Independence Christian Church, 14023 Independence Church Road, Ashland, Va. 23005.

James E. Huseby, of Henrico County, lost his battle with non-Hodgkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lymphoma on March 27, 2010. Born in Honolulu on Feb. 4, 1947, he was predeceased by his parents, Ervin and Margaret Huseby. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Brooks Huseby; son, Robert L. Game Jr. and his wife, Anne; and two grandchildren. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., on Monday, March 29, 2010. Memorial services were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Virginia Chapter, 5511 Staples Mill Rd., Suite 202B, Richmond, Va. 23228 or the SPCA. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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Freida Clark Jenkins, 63, passed away on March 24, 2010 at Hanover Memorial Regional Medical Center after succumbing to a long battle with a chronic illness. She was a devoted daughter, wife, and mother who dearly loved her family. She was preceded in death by her father, James Earl Clark Sr. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy A. “Dot” Clark; her husband, William “David” Jenkins Sr.; daughter, Cynthia J. Neergaard and her husband, Richard; son, William D. “Bubba” Jenkins Jr. and his wife, Paula; son, Michael W. Jenkins and his wife, Michelle; grandsons, Russell Jenkins and Joshua Neergaard; granddaughters, Lauren, Megan, and Devin Jenkins; brothers, James E. Clark Jr. and wife, Janice, and Ronald A. Clark and wife, Cynthia; brothers-in-law Ryland S. Jenkins and wife, Bonnie, and Arthur C. “Neil” Jenkins and wife, Debra Lloyd; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts. The family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, on Saturday, March 27, 2010. A memorial service was held on

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Ollie Hunt Talley, 88, formerly of Mechanicsville and Providence Forge, died Sunday, February 21, 2010, in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her children, Jimmy and Regina Talley of Providence Forge, and Patti and Dwayne Cartwright of Coppell, Texas; her grandchildren, Ginny and Josh Smith of Tuscon, Ariz., and Richard and Cathy Talley of Providence Forge; and her sister, Florine “Libby” Hunt of East Windsor, N.J. The family received friends at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, on Thursday, March 25, 2010. A service celebrating her life was held Friday, March 26, 2010 at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice, or to Grace Presbyterian Village Caring Fund, 550 E. Ann Arbor, Dallas, Texas 75216. Sarah Jane Walker, 68, of Mechanicsville, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010. She was a co-owner of Glen Allen Oil Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Hamilton White and Louise Brooks White; and husband, Harold Wray Walker. Surviving are her daughter and daughter’s husband, Mary Walker Kisala and David Tannen; grandchildren, Sydney, Claire and Michael; and a brother, William Lawrence White, and his children, Stephanie and Craig. The family received friends Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where funeral services were held Thursday, March 25, 2010. Graveside services were held in Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hanover County Fire and Rescue.

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Writer: speak out on water (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to “All Aqua Virginia Water Consumers.”) Please take notice of all your current water bills for the past couple months as well as present. Do you notice inconsistencies in quantities and costs? Were your bills considerably higher the last two months? Aqua, for weeks, when contacted by friends and neighbors claimed we all had leaks in our toilets or lines leading to our homes. My bill for January read 84 gallons per day, which was exactly the same as my previous bill, and we were away for a week during December. Being a conservative of all utilities, I say impossible.

However, since complaining, the amount has now dropped to less than 40 gallons. My lifestyle had not changed nor was I reimbursed for the overcharge. Many of us are now reading our own meters and tallying up the cost to stay on top of Aqua Virginia. After many phone calls, Aqua finally admitted they had gone up on their rates. According to them, they charge $5.40 per 1,000 gallons and add $21 for miscellaneous fees, which include meter reading. Are we paying their meter readers’ salaries? Some of my neighbors have said they did not know how their meters are being read when their meters are full of mud and trash covering the meter reading. They refuse to give a cost breakdown for the $21, as followed by all other utility and telephone companies. I know for a fact many meters were estimated for the last couple of months way above normal usage and these people were not reimbursed properly. A meeting was held at the State Corporation Commission during February and many

can get by with charging us any amounts they choose and whenever they choose. Now, I ask: Where are our county supervisors when we need them most? Someone needs to step up to the plate and take responsibility. Please let your voice be heard. Gail Lawrence Mechanicsville

Aqua customers showed up from all over Virginia (some claim to be using rain barrels). The SCC claims they have no jurisdiction over Aqua as they were grandfathered by the old Sydnor Pump and Well, long in business before the SCC was formed. Others have contacted the Better Business Bureau as well and the BBB, in turn, has forwarded the complaints to Aqua, which has promised more than once to send a letter explaining the cost increase. To date, nothing. No one in the surrounding areas, including Hanover water consumers, Henrico and Chesterfield, has to pay such enormous fees and many have sewerage and trash pickup included. There are some Aqua consumers in Hanover who have to pay extra for sewerage fees to Hanover County and are charged according to Aqua’s billing. This raises the average cost from Aqua and the county sewerage close to $100 monthly. These people have us locked in and, with no control, it seems

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HHS student set for DECA event Sophomore to represent Hanover County in national competition in Kentucky in the top 10. She described the competition as “intense, but really fun.” A sophomore at Hanover Joining Halee in the comHigh School will be represent- petition was Kristin Palmer. ing Hanover County in the “I love to talk and give public National DECA competition speeches,” Halee said, “so it was next month in Kentucky. just natural that Kristin and I Halee Winston placed secmake a fantastic ond in the state team.” competition in She also said Halee Winston Norfolk and now scored the highest that she and prepares for the Kristin “are such in Hanover High national event. good friends we School’s history She was com- on the DECA exam can almost finish peting against each other’s senportion of the juniors and tences.” competition. seniors. She called her The 15-yearpartner “brilliant old also scored the highest at organizing our thoughts and in the school’s history on the ideas,” adding, “and then I just DECA exam portion of the start talking.” competition. Halee is a varsity volleyball She was the only competitor player, an honor student and a from Hanover County to score member of the BETA Club.

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Looking ahead, Halee is Her freshman year she was a tri-athlete (volleyball, indoor interested in attending a busitrack and softball) and main- ness/marketing college in Florida “where it is warm,” she said. tained honor grades.

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Kristin Palmer, left, Halee Winston and Abby Chenault participated in the state DECA competition March 11-14 in Norfolk.

Final rabies vaccination clinic of season slated Saturday at Gander Mountain Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover County Animal Control will hold its sixth and final rabies vaccination clinic of the fall/winter season at Gander Mountain on Saturday, April 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gander Mountain is located at 10150 Lakeridge Parkway near the Home Depot. A veterinarian will administer the vaccine for $7 per dog

or cat. a valid license proving the vacAll dogs and cats four cination. The veterinarian will administer the shots at your vehicle All dogs and cats without you having to bring four months of age and older must be vaccinated your pet inside. The vaccination is good up and have tags and a valid license to three years. proving the vaccination. For more information, call Hanover County Animal Control at 365-6485 or visit months of age and older must www.co.hanover.va.us/anmlcbe vaccinated and have tags and trl/rabiesct.htm.

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Lynn Maloney, Lauren Vaughan and Emily Wyatt. We would also like to thank the following staff members who gave of their time to coordinate and staff the event: Andrew Hodnett, Erin Kellum, Jackie Mickens, Jessie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Lindsey Palmen, Karen Robertson and Ashley Warren. And a great big thanks to the vendors who donated food, refreshments and prizes for the event: Ashland Feed Store, Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza, East Coast, Four Paws Pet Resort, Homemades by Suzanne, Pizza Hut and Walmart of Ashland. Hanover Animal Control Hanover

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Ken Cuccinelli, what he has done recently on behalf of all Virginians should not come as a shock. To those who know him, we would be shocked if he did otherwise and acted like a statesman instead of the trial lawyer partisan that he is. However, his position on the health care bill â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and those of the Republicans in the General Assembly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; should also not come as a shock. Republicans simply disagree with programs that are designed to help those who need help. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of their core principals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; people should stand up for themselves, take care of themselves, pull themselves up by their bootstraps when things get tough. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also why they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like Social Security. People should invest their money the way they want to (boy, wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that have been interesting the last two years when the stock market tanked). Or for that matter, if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t invest in retirement, tough luck. My guess is that Attorney General Cuccinelli would say that he doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see a distinction on the constitutionality of the federal programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that all of those programs are unconstitutional and should be discontinued.

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(Editor’s note: A series provided by the Hanover Business Council continues with Polly White, Senior Professional in Human Resources, a partner in the Richmond Performance Group, a management consulting firm specializing in strategy, process improvement and people. She can be contacted at pwhite@richmondperformancegroup.com. This article, the third of three on this topic, will further explore effective strategies for finding a job in today’s tough economy.) Whether you are looking for a job for the first time in many years or have suffered through the process more recently, you have probably figured out that the rules have changed. For the first time in more than 25 years, for most jobs, there are more qualified applicants than jobs available. This means that to find a job in today’s economy you will need to use every avenue available to ensure that your resume floats to the top.

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Having a current employee walk your resume to the hiring manager or human resources can set you apart from the other applicants and garner special consideration. Consider temporary employment. Temporary work can turn into regular full-time employment. Many employers use temporary assignments to “try out” employees. In addition, temporary assignments can let you experience new industries or career possibilities while bringing in needed income. Use the Internet, but don’t make it your only source. Don’t spend your days in front of the computer. Your time is better spent out meeting

people or on the phone talking to contacts. When you use the Internet, look for industry and occupation specific job boards. While helpful, don’t limit your time to the large, generic sites. Fill in the gaps with traditional methods. Newspapers and other publications, employment agencies, search firms and job fairs can be sources for leads. Use these avenues to ensure you have covered all your bases. The trick to finding a job quickly is to use all your resources and to treat finding a job as a job. Get to “work” every day by actively searching for a position. Network and pursue as many different sources as possible. For more help and information on finding jobs, contact Goodwill Industries at www. goodwillcva.org or call 4176721.

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on each individual case on the agenda or map for additional information. Staff reports for the scheduled cases are added to the information usually a week prior to the meeting. “Our goal was to place anything anyone wants to know about the planning cases right there at their fingertips,” David Maloney, deputy director of planning, said. As a cost-saving measure (and also to save paper), the Planning Department is no longer mailing out information about the cases to its Interested Parties list. “We hope this will provide all of the same information in a way that is convenient and timely for all of our interested parties,” Maloney said. For more information, call the Planning Department at 365-6171.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The 6th Annual Taste of Hanover, a flavor-filled food festival that showcases the diversity of Hanover County’s restaurants and caterers, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, inside Bass Pro Shops near Ashland. For the price of a ticket, participants will sample a wide variety of culinary specialties, including fish and chips, pork BBQ, seafood, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, deca-

dent desserts and more. The evening also will feature beer and wine tasting, as well as musical entertainment. The “Taste” will benefit Hanover Arc & Hanover Community Support Services, two nonprofits that have joined together to improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 for children and adults with disabilities. see TASTE, pg. 21 `

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Fore, Lance Gordon, Layne Gordon, JD Kuchta and Roger Owen. Coaches: Mike DeGraff and Lisa Gordon. Second place — Division I — Rural Point Elementary — Ellie Burk, Star Das, Hannah Davis, Justin Davis, Jonathon Falls, Michael Lenzi and Kristen Sink. Coaches: Sean Davis, Pam Falls and Denise Lenzi. Second place — Division II — Stonewall Jackson Middle — Alec Dalton, Jordan Gibson, Russell Halenda, Andy Jackson, Ryan Lucia, Seth Peacock and Brittany Young. Coaches: Ben Dalton and Jennifer Lucia.

Teams from Hanover County Public Schools recently participated in the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament in Henrico County and returned with several honors. DI is a problem solving competition that fosters creative and critical thinking. Hanover County is part of the southside regional program, which includes Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, Dinwiddie and Goochland counties. On March 13, regional tournament was held at Hermitage High School where Problem “You’re Gonna Flip” Hanover’s teams performed very well. The following teams won the honors of first and second place, with first place First place — Division I — Cool winners moving on to the state tourna- Spring Elementary — Lathan Gordon, ment, which was scheduled for March 27 at Claire Jeantheau, Erica Lynne Leed, Pablo Western Albemarle High School: McCrimmon, Sophia McCrimmon, Victoria McKelvey and Ruby Taylor. Problem “Direct DIposit” Coaches: Catherine Ingrassi-McCrimmon and Miles McCrimmon. First place — Division I — Cool Spring Second place — Division I — Rural Elementary — Zachary DeGraff, Parker Point Elementary — Emma Casey, Avery

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Martin’s lists conversion schedule Mechanicsville and Ashland locations targeted for changes in Phases 2 and 6 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Mechanicsville store at 7324 Bell Creek Road is among 25 Ukrop’s Super Markets targeted for conversion by Martin’s Food Markets starting on Monday, April 5. According to Martin’s, the Mechanicsville location is included in Phase 2 stores, with the closing set for 6 p.m. April 10 and followed by an 8 a.m. April 19 reopening. The Ashland store, at 253 N. Washington Highway in Ashland, will close at 6 p.m. May 8 and reopen at 8 a.m. May 17 as part of Phase 6. During the conversion process, four to five stores at a time will temporarily close for one week, but pharmacies and banks will remain open for customer convenience. The six-phase staggered approach is expected to be completed on May 17. “Over the next several weeks, we are remodeling and upgrading the former Ukrop’s stores in order to provide shop-

pers with a modern and convenient shopping experience,” Jim Scanlon, regional vice president, said. “We are confident customers will be excited to see what we have done to offer them more choice and greater value as the stores reopen.” In February, Martin’s completed the sale of 25 Ukrop’s Super Markets in the Greater Richmond and Williamsburg markets. The company is making a multi-million-dollar investment for each store which will be spent on capital upgrades including new décor, improved lighting and refrigeration, and new technology. The extent of the remodels and addition of new amenities vary by store. Phase 1 stores close at 6 p.m. April 3 and reopen at 8 a.m. April 12: ❍ Virginia Center store, 10150 Brook Road, Glen Allen. ❍ Williamsburg store, 4660 Monticello Avenue, Williamsburg. ❍ Short Pump store, 3460 Pump Road,

Richmond. ❍ Colonial Square store, 3107 15 Boulevard, Colonial Heights. Phase 2 stores close April 10 at 6 p.m. and re-open April 19 at 8 a.m.: ❍ John Rolfe store, 2250 John Rolfe Parkway, Richmond. ❍ Harbour Point store, 13700 Hull Street Road, Midlothian. ❍ Carytown store, 3522 West Cary Street, Richmond. Phase 3 stores close at 6 p.m. April 17 and reopen at 8 a.m. April 26: ❍ Brook Run store, 5700 Brook Road, Richmond. ❍ Stratford Hills store, 7045 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond. ❍ Sycamore Square store, 1220 Sycamore Square, Midlothian. ❍ Chesterfield Meadows store, 6401 Centralia Road, Chesterfield. ❍ The Village store, 7035 Three Chopt see MARTIN’S, pg. 23 `

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Road, Richmond. Phase 4 stores close April 24 at 6 p.m. and re-open May 3 at 8 a.m.: ❍ Petersburg store, 3330 South Crater Road, Petersburg. ❍ Stony Point store, 3000 Stony Point Road, Richmond. ❍ Westpark store, 9648 West Broad Street, Glen Allen.

❍ White Oak store, 4591 S. Laburnum Road, Richmond. Phase 5 stores close May 1 at 6 p.m. and re-open May 10 at 8 a.m. ❍ Cross Ridge store, 10250 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen. ❍ Gayton Crossing store, 9782 Gayton Road, Richmond. ❍ Oxbridge store, 10001 Hull Street Road, Richmond. ❍ Bermuda Square

store, 12601 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester. Phase 6 stores close May 8 at 6 p.m. and re-open May 17 at 8 a.m. ❍ Staples Mill store, 7129 Staples Mill Road, Richmond. ❍ Chippenham Crossing store, 5201 Chippenham Crossing Center, Richmond. ❍ Chesterfield Towne Center store, 11361 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond.

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The delight shown on the face of the girl in the photo at left says it all. With the Easter Bunny and Nutzy, the mascot of the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team, photo at right, taking part, the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunts at Pole Green and Montpelier parks proved to be great successes. Sunny skies and warm temperatures on Saturday, March 20, helped make the day perfect for the children. Taylor, the mascot for Parks & Rec, also participated.

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Orders must be placed by Thursday, April 1. Merchandise will be available at the Hanover Humane Society facilities at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland in time for Mother’s Day. ----The Hanover Humane Society (HHS) was organized in 1986 and has a focus on adoption, education and prevention. HHS provides medical care and works to find “forever” homes for cats and dogs in its adoption program; educational materials to the public on animal well-being and on spaying and neutering; and low-cost spay and neuter procedures through SNIP (Spay/Neuter Is Progress).

County School Board approves personnel list Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com With inclement weather forcing the cancellation of the Feb. 9 Hanover County School Board meeting, the following personnel items were approved on Feb. 24” Appointments — Boyd Hedleston, science, Lee Davis High School; Charmaine Monds, English, Patrick Henry High School; Barbara Bodkin, adult education/GED tutor, The Georgetown School; and Jason Ritter, building trades C&T, The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. Resignations — Gilbert Jones Sr., assistant principal, John M. Gandy Elementary School, retirement; Sarah Collier, Latin, Atlee High School, retirement; Melissa Reynold, Spanish, Atlee High School; Anna Epps, special education, Chickahominy Middle School, retirement; Donna Shaw, educational diagnostician, Cool Spring Elementary School, retirement; Carol Daily, grade 2, Elmont Elementary School, retirement; Michael Moring, technology education, Hanover High School; Allison Kahl, grade 4, John M. Gandy Elementary School; Joseph Green, JROTC instructor, Lee Davis High School, retirement; Mary Anna Link, science, Lee Davis High School, retirement; Velma Weaver, science, Lee Davis High School, retirement; Wayne Ambler, vocational agriculture, Patrick Henry High School, retirement; Deborah Martin Estrella, special education, Patrick Henry High School, retirement; Kelly O’Rourke, grade 3, South Anna Elementary School; Sharon Jett, administrative assistant I, Oak Knoll Middle School, retirement; Elizabeth Knight, instructional assistant special education, Lee Davis High School; Pamela Johnson, instructional assistant special education,

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Everett Copple Jr., assistant principal, The Georgetown School/The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, retirement; Carolyn Williamson, senior teacher, Lee Davis High School, retirement; Shirley Haas, library media specialist, Chickahominy Middle School, retirement; Beulah Whitehead, business education, Chickahominy Middle School, retirement; Katherine

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most specifically of Hanover Courthouse. Krogh also will discuss the events related to court days, and what it would have been like to run a tavern, or stay at a tavern similar to Hanover Tavern. â&#x153;&#x201C; Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Craft and Vendor Fair, a perfect opportunity to pick out a unique gift for the spring season and celebrate Hanoverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history on Heritage Day. Appropriate for all ages and free of charge. â&#x153;&#x201C; Saturday, May 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Hanover Heritage Day Open House will be celebrated with the Hanover Tavern providing short tours at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., music and fun. Hanover Courthouse will be open to the public for viewing,

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and heritage bus tours through Hanover Parks and Recreation will be conducted throughout the morning. Appropriate for all ages and free of charge. Limited seating on the three bus tours â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Battlefield and Backroads, The Trail of the Cavalier, and Road to Revolution. Call Hanover County Parks and Rec Department at 365-4695 to reserve your spot. â&#x153;&#x201C; Wednesday, May 19, 7 to 8 p.m.: Heritage Music Series: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Dominion Songstersâ&#x20AC;? welcomes Gregg Kimball and friends to Hanover Tavern for a night of classic Virginia music titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Old Dominion Songstersâ&#x20AC;?. Listen to Virginia blues while hearing stories and tales of Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical his-

tory. Appropriate for all ages and free of charge. â&#x153;&#x201C; Wednesday, June 2, 5 to 7 p.m.: Tavern Family Night, with games, prizes and crafts at Hanover Tavern. Appropriate for all ages and free of charge. â&#x153;&#x201C; Friday, June 25, 6 p.m. gates open and 6:30 p.m. concert begins in tent â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Harmony in Hanover with Ron Moody and The Centaurs. The band will host a dance party in the Hanover Tavern Tent to celebrate the start of summer. The patio will host BBQ food sales and a cash bar throughout the event. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, or for more information, contact Laura Curzi at 537-5050, ext. 21, or lcurzi@ hanovertavern.org.

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Monday, April 5. The Downtown Campus is located at 700 E. Jackson St. in Richmond. Reynolds offers degree programs in more than 100 fields of study, and representatives and faculty from the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various programs will be on hand to answer questions.

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The open house will feature sessions for future students to include information about the Guaranteed Transfer Agreements, overview of the Culinary Arts program and a focus on allied health professions. Campus tours will visit many of the specialty labs and

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USDA works to improve SNAP Goal is better access, increased participation in former Food Stamps Program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced that USDA will award grants of up to $5 million to improve access to and increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — formerly the Food Stamp Program. “The health of our nation — of our economy, our national security, and our communities — depends on the health of our families,” Vilsack said on Thursday. “These grants will allow us to improve access and increase participation in our Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that serves as a vital resource to the most vulnerable Americans. Breaking down barriers to participation will help this Administration deliver on its goal of reducing hunger and improving nutrition across the country.”

The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 authorized USDA to award $5 million in grants for state and local government and private non-profit organization projects to simplify SNAP application and eligibility systems and improve access to SNAP benefits by eligible households. This year, USDA is interested in funding projects that apply a process improvement process (PIP) to the State agency’s application, certification and recertification procedures to make them more efficient and effective. The Department is also interested in funding projects that involve a partnership between a State agency and one or more private nonprofit organizations. The deadline to submit grant proposal applications is June 23, 2010. “Our programs are enhanced by the creativity and support of our partners at the State and local level who work

every day to end hunger in America,” Under Secretary for Food Nutrition and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon said. “Increasing participation in this critical program and reaching more children and families in need will move us one step closer towards achieving our goal of ending childhood hunger by 2015.” USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service oversees the administration of 15 nutrition assistance programs that touch the lives of one in four Americans over the course of a year. The largest program, SNAP, puts healthy food on the table for more than 38 million people it serves each month, half of whom are children. Grant applications for organizations can be obtained at www.grants.gov.or on the Food and Nutrition Service Web site at www.fns.usda.gov/snap or by calling the grant officer, Lisa Johnson, at 703305-2848.

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Kings Dominion opening Friday Amusement park ready for 36th season, with debut of Intimidator 305 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Kings Dominion will open its gates on Friday, April 2, for its 36th operating season. The 2010 season will see the opening of the amusement park’s 15th rollercoaster, Intimidator 305, the tallest and fastest rollercoaster of its type on the East Coast. On Jan. 9, the crew set the last piece of steel into place on Intimidator 305. After battling the rain, wind and snow, tightening that last bolt was described as an exciting time at the park. Intimidator 305 is scheduled to open

with the park on Friday. For up-to-date photos, construction blog and ride statistics, visit www.intimidator305.com. Also new to Kings Dominion this season is Planet Snoopy, featuring America’s top dog and the entire Peanuts gang. Season passes for the Doswell attraction are now on sale and available online. The Kings Dominion season pass is the best way to enjoy all great rides, slides, games and attractions all season long. A Kings Dominion season pass is valid every public operating day of the season, from April 2 through Oct. 31, which includes spring break, Memorial Day,

Labor Day, the Halloween event Haunt and WaterWorks waterpark. That’s 145 days of coasters, thrill rides and family fun. With three pass types to choose from, there is a pass to fit every family’s entertainment needs. Kings Dominion offers an e-newsletter online with park updates, events announcements and in-park specials. For more information, visit www.kingsdominion.com. The WaterWorks waterpark will open on Saturday, May 29. Prices and schedule are subject to change without notice.

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In an effort to address childhood hunger and its impact on child development, health and learning, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) are notifying states that Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) can be used to assist families through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Through this unprecedented collaboration, ACF and FNS are joining forces to help communities provide children with adequate, nutritious meals during the summer. The notice sent to states includes an explanation of how resources under the TANF Emergency Fund provided by the Recovery Act can be used to

cover portions of costs associ- ing children this summer since ated with running a summer the lack of nutrition for children food service site that are not during summer recess can lead otherwise reimbursed. to long-term concerns such as States can seek 80 percent illness and other health issues reimbursement through the throughout the school year,” fund for a range of expenditures, Carmen R. Nazario, HHS assisincluding the cost of compensa- tant secretary for children and tion for staff support to provide families, said. “HHS and USDA supervision and programming are working diligently to help at summer feeding sites, trans- ensure that TANF funds are portation services to transport available to states to expand food and/or children to feeding participation in the SFSP and sites, recensure reational t h a t The Summer Food Service Program activities children was created to ensure that children to attract in lower-income areas can continue to return to receive nutritious meals during m o r e school long school vacations when youth to healthy they do not have access program a n d to school lunch or breakfast. locations ready to and meal learn.” preparation costs that are not “One of our priorities otherwise reimbursed under for reauthorization of Child the SFSP. Nutrition Programs is strength“During these difficult eco- ening the SFSP so that chilnomic times, it is more impor- dren aren’t left out just because tant than ever to work together school is out. Increasing access across federal, state and local to more nutrient-rich foods for offices to support children in our Nation’s disadvantaged chilneed. We look forward to these dren is no simple task,” Kevin Recovery Act dollars support- Concannon, USDA under sec-

retary for food, nutrition and consumer services, said. “It requires government agencies, the private sector, non-profits and local communities to collaborate to ensure children get the proper nutrition that will help end childhood hunger.” The Summer Food Service Program was created to ensure that children in lower-income areas can continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations when they do not have access to school lunch or breakfast. SFSP encourages communities to provide complete, wholesome meals for children that are served in safe, supervised locations where children can enjoy activities and playing with other children. For more information and guidance on the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund, visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/ programs/ofa/. For more information about the SFSP, visit http://www.fns. usda.gov/cnd/summer/.

CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

65 years and counting! Norman and Dolores Brown celebrate anniversary Norman and Dolores Brown of Mechanicsville celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on March 25, 2010. The couple has two children, five grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

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Caleb Matthew Letter announced Richard and Tamara Letter joyfully announce the arrival of their son, Caleb Matthew Letter, on Sept. 18, 2009. Caleb weighed 7lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 inches in length. Caleb was welcomed home by his big sister, Katrina, and big brother, Daniel. Proud grandparents include Dick and Bonnie Letter of Lake Villa, IL, Ken Payne and Cindy Ashburn of Richmond, and Bob and Dottie Shaver of Mechanicsville. Caleb’s birth was also celebrated by his great-grandmother, Vera Rapp, of Hilton, NY. A special thanks to Dr. Kimberly Galgano and the wonderful nurses at Memorial Regional Medical Center for assisting with Caleb’s arrival.

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LOCAL NEWS | News and Information from Mechanicsville Ashland Feed Store is presenting 2010 Chick Days The popularity of raising poultry in both farms and urban backyards is sweeping the nation and providing chicken owners with healthier meat and eggs, homegrown food and fun pets. “Farm families have known the joys of raising their own poultry for years, but people everywhere are beginning to realize the many benefits of raising poultry, even if it’s right in their backyards,” Daniel Adams of Ashland Feed Store said. “We are excited to help families get started with their own flocks, so

they too can participate in the chicken raising trend.” Throughout the duration of Chick Days, Ashland Feed Store will have experts available to offer advice and guidance on how to raise chickens from freshly hatched chicks through laying, including details on proper nutrition to provide the best eggs. Chicken raising experts can learn new tips and beginners will learn the basics of starting their flocks. “Last year’s Chick Days activities were such a success, we’re excited to introduce another round of people to raising their own poultry,” Adams said. Ashland Feed Store will be providing special

cost-savings on Certified Natural Start & Grow® or Flock Raiser® feed from Purina throughout Chick Days. For those interested in ordering their hatchlings in advance, call 798-8431. Hatchlings will be available throughout the duration of Chick Days, but it is recommended to call ahead to reserve orders. “Chicken owners know their eggs are fresh and natural, can be confident in the treatment of the meat they eat and can provide a fun activity for the whole family to get involved with,” Adams said. “For adults there’s a sense of pride and of self-sufficiency in raising your own food, and children learn responsibil-

ity and make a worthwhile their children’s futures, as well as contribution to the household their own. Foster care may also be used while legal steps are by caring for the flock.” completed to release a child for adoption. CHS is seeking To find out more about foster parents for becoming a foster parent, please call Emily Ruppert at 353-0191 children in need or 247-2888. You may also visit Children’s Home Society of www.chsva.org. Virginia is seeking foster parents to care for infants and toddlers on Hanover Garden a temporary basis. A foster care Club to meet home study, training and support Thursday, April 8 are provided. Foster parents also receive a monthly stipend and The Hanover Towne clothing allowance to meet each Garden Club will meet child’s needs. at 7 p.m. Thursday, April Foster care is a temporary 8, at the New Hanover arrangement where a child is Presbyterian Church on cared for in a nurturing family U.S. 301. while permanent plans are made. The Herbs of Happy Hill Infants and children are cared will present a demonstrafor in foster homes while birth tion program on herbal wreath parents make decisions regarding making (fresh and dried).

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

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Suspect was operating a vehicle after being found a habitual offender on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect assaulted victims at location on Pole Green Rd.

Suspect forged document at location on Chestnut Church Rd.

Suspect was in possession of forged document on Sliding Hill Rd.

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Wednesday, March 31 The Newcomers (club for women new to the area) will meet at 10:30 a.m. for a charity club party. Reservations are due by March 24. Call Brenda, 754-0460. New Line Bapt. Church Gum Spring Va. is having Lenten services at 7:30 p.m. Guest ministers and congregation each week. Additional info contact 556-5506.

Thursday, April 1

physical strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being. This fun and interactive class is suitable for every fitness level. The class meets on Thursday mornings from 10-11 a.m. April 1 through May 6 at Covenant Woods. Cost is $48 and preregistration is required. Class size is limited. Call Covenant Woods at 569-8043 for more information or to pre-register. Thursday Service at New Bethesda Baptist Church at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For more information please call 7792101. Windemere Art Gallery located at 6162 Mechanicsville Turnpike will be holding an event from April 1- April 30 from 12-4 p.m. The show will be entitled “Art in Bloom” Featuring the Lee Artists Association. The ribbons will be awarded at a reception on April 17 at 6:30 p.m. For more information please call 730-0384.

Mechanicsville T.E.A. Party at 7 p.m. at the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department Friday, April 2 located at 8493 New Bethesda Good Friday Service at Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. New Highland Baptist Church All are welcome. at 6:30 p.m. The event is being held at 9200 New Ashcake Mechanicsville Employment Road, Mechanicsville. For Center located at 7147 Brandy more information please Run Drive will be hosting call 550-9601 or visit www. TruGreen Professional Lawn newhighlandbaptist.org. Care for three sessions: 10, 11 and 1 p.m. All attending must Good Friday Service will arrive early to register. Please be held at 7 p. m. Presented dress appropriately. TruGreen by the Bereans Class; the is recruiting for full time Sales event will be held at Black and Service positions. Seating is Creek Baptist Church, 6289 limited. First Come, First Serve. McClellan Rd. Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. For more informaCovenant Woods is offering tion please call 781-0330. a six-week Tai Chi for Arthritis class beginning in April. This The New Line Baptist Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Church 4876 New Line Rd. Program uses easy to learn, Gum Spring Va. is having the gentle movements that improve

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“Seven Last Sayings of Christ” in its Good Friday services at 7:30 p.m. Preaching by Guest Ministers. Contact 556-5506, or 556-3332.

Saturday, April 3

Enjoy some egg hunting, crafts, and inflatables, not to mention other family fun! Older children welcome to help out and share in the fun. Come ready to hunt and have a great morning with family and friends. All families, neighbors and friends welcome! Visit www.shadygroveumc.org or call 746-9073 for more information.

One Voice Choir Presents, The Witness; A Dramatic Easter Musical. The event will be held at Hanover Nazarene located at 8391 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. The event is free and will be held at Sunday, April 4 One Voice Choir 4 p.m. For more information please visit www.hanoverlife. Presents, The Witness; A Dramatic Easter Musical. com. The event will be held at Salt Fish Breakfast, Hanover Nazarene locatFrog Level Volunteer Fire ed at 8391 Atlee Rd., Department, 6:30-8:30 a.m. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. The cost is $8 for adults and The event is free and will be held at 9 a.m. and once $5 for children. again at 11 a.m. For more Hanover Humane Society information please visit will hold a dog adoption www.hanoverlife.com. stand at its facility at 12190 Black Creek Baptist Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat Church Sunrise Service adoption stands will be held will be held at 6:30 a.m. at the Mechanicsville and at Sweet’s Pond located Virginia Center PetSmart at 5463 McClellan Rd. stores from 11-3 p.m. Please Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. visit www.hanoverhumanesoHan ove r Hu m an e ciety.org for available animals and additional adoption infor- Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia mation. Center PetSmart store from New Bethesda Baptist 2-5 p.m. Please visit www. Church located at 9019 New hanoverhumanesociety.org Bethesda Rd. will be having for available animals and an Easter Egg Hunt from 10- additional adoption infor11:30 a.m. for ages toddlers- mation. 5th grade. For more informaNew Bethesda Baptist tion please call 779-2101. Church located at 9019 New Shady Grove United Bethesda Rd. will be having a Methodist Church at ‘Sonrise’ service at 7 a.m. folMeadowbridge and Shady lowed by Breakfast at 8 a.m., Grove Roads is hosting its Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Worship at 10:45 a.m. All starting at 10 a.m. for young are welcome. For more inforchildren up to Second Grade! mation please call 779-2101.

Vegetarian Nutrition at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Speaker Lois Angeletti will share information on vegetarian nutrition, followed by a video presentation of “Vegetarian Cooking” and a Q&A session. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Monday, April 5 The 2010 Girl Scout Place. Cookie Sale Program is Parkinson’s Disease from January 13th to April 5th, 2010. For more infor- Circle Center Support Group mation about our Girl Scout – 7 p.m. at 4900 W. Marshall Cookie Sale Program, or to Street. Led by Ann Spinks, find out where to buy cook- MSW, for Parkinsonians and ies, visit our website at www. caregivers. Contact Ann at comgirlscouts.org or dial 1- 355-5717 for more details. 800-4SCOUT4. Campaign by December 31, 2009 to invest Wednesday, April 7 Hanover Humane Society in the best leadership development experience for girls. For will hold a veterinary Wellness more information, contact the Clinic at its facility at 12190 Fund Development Office at Washington Highway in 1-800-4-SCOUT-4, ext. 346 or Ashland. The clinic provides visit our website at www.com- routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive girlscouts.org. services. The clinic does not Family Easter Egg Hunt, treat sick or injured animals. Mechanicsville Church of The clinic begins at 4 p.m. Christ located at 8067 Atlee and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No Road 10-11 a.m.; children up appointments. Please visit www. to 5th grade welcome. For hanoverhumanesociety.org for more information please visit more information. www.mccforchrist.org or call 746-5765. The event will be Thursday, April 8 held rain or shine. The Hanover Towne Garden Club will meet at Tuesday, April 6 7 p.m. at the New Hanover The Hanover-Caroline Presbyterian Church on U.S. Soil and Water Conservation 301. The Herbs of Happy Hill District Board will meet at will present a demonstration 8:30 a.m. at the USDA Service program on herbal wreath Center Conference Room at making (fresh and dried). 13224 Hanover Courthouse Guests are always welcome. Road, Suite 201, behind the For more information, call Hanover Post Office next to the Rene at 569-9453. courthouse on Route 301. see CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

Easter Services at New Highland Baptist Church. Sunrise service at 6:45 a.m. with breakfast following, 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. services with communion, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. The event is being held at 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville. For more information please call 550-9601 or visit www. newhighlandbaptist.org.

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Mechanicsville Employment Center located at 7147 Brandy Run Drive will be hosting TruGreen Professional Lawn Care for three sessions: 10, 11 and 1 p.m. All attending must arrive early to register. Please dress appropriately. TruGreen is recruiting for full time Sales and Service positions. Seating is limited. First Come, First Serve.

Friday, April 9 Mechanicsville Library Photo Contest at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, Friday April 9 to Saturday April 17. Bring your 8 x 10 color or black and white photos to the library starting April 9. Judging will begin on April 17. The overall winner will receive a gift certificate toward having the photo framed. The winning photo will be displayed in the library until May 17. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Saturday, April 10 Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re invited to join the Shady Grove Baptist Church Family (Gum Spring, VA) in celebrating Bro. Timothy Holmesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 28 years of Music Ministry Service. This event will be held on Sat. April 10, 2010 5:00pm at the Quioccasin Baptist Church Fellowship Hall - 9011 Quioccasin Rd - Richmond Adult tickets are $20 and Youth tickets (for ages 10 and under) are $10. For tickets and more info please contact: Sis. Mary Robinson at 556-6430 or Dea. Herbert Johnson at 556-3795.

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Participants must register in advance. To register or for more information, please contact Erica Mann of UMFS at 254-9695 or emann@umfs. org.

Wednesday, April 14

visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Rainbarrel Spring Sale. Cub Scout Pack 518 is taking orders until April 17. Rain barrels are $45 unassembled and $60 assembled. You may call in your order to Sharon at 387-3063 or e-mail sharon.conner@ va.nacdnet.net

Testifying Toastmasters will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Church of the Nazarene. The organization is trying to charter and needs 20 members. It is the only open Toastmasters club in The Blue Star Cowboys Hanover. For more information, contact eesjresquire@ and the Blue Star Colts are registering football players netscape.net. and cheerleaders at Shady Grove United Methodist Friday, April 16 Lee Davis Chapter of Church gymnasium from the NWTF is holding their 9-12 p.m. Please visit our Hunting Heritage Banquet. website at www.bluestarThere will be a silent auc- football.org for registration tion, live auction, games, forms and fee information. door prizes as well as din- If you are unable to attend ner. Doors open at 6 p.m. registration at this time, but Call 746-8701 or 559-7572 are interested in becoming a Cowboy or Colt, please send for info or tickets. us an email to jenhicks7@ gmail.com. Saturday, April 17 Doswell Ruritan, All you can eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6:30-9 a.m. at the Doswell Community Center located at Rt. 1 and Doswell Rd. Adults are $8, children ages 4-10 $4, and children under 4 are free. Carry-out available. New Bethesda Church is having a yard sale at old Eastern Han vol. fire dept. building. The event will be held from 7a.m. until finished. 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

Spring Rain Barrel Sale, Cub Scout Pack 518, $45 Rain Barrel with Assembly Kit. $60 Rain Barrel Assembled. Order deadline is April 17. Orders can be place by phone to 387-3063 or e-mail to sharon.conner@ va.nacdnet.net Patrick Henry High School will be celebrating it’s 50 years of excellence with the community with a it’s Spring Fling Celebration on the PH athletic fields. Come enjoy a FREE, family, fun-filled day of crafts, food, games, flower sale, music, exhibits, and PH and LeeDavis Athletics. Gates open at 11 a.m. and will close at 5 p.m. If you are interested in being a craft vendor please see CALENDAR, pg. 36 `

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 34 b

contact Frances Warnick at 365-8000, or fwarnick@ hcps.us, or check out or website http://hcps2/phhs for more details.

Sunday, April 18 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. The next King William County Historical Society Meeting will at 2 p.m. at Sharon Church in Central Garage. Following the business meeting, we will visit Green Falls in Caroline County, the historic home

of Mr. Herb Collins. Built in 1711, Green Falls has been in the Collins family for generations. Among the highlights in the home are a bed owned by James Madison, and a collection of presidential china, which Herb acquired from auctions over the years. There are pieces from the administrations of Andrew Jackson, Zachary Taylor, James K Polk, and many more of our presidents. Adjacent to the home, is the restored18th century home of Judge Edmund Pendleton’s overseer, which has an English basement kitchen fully furnished with 18th century kitchenware and tools. Herb and Mrs. Cleo Coleman, President of the Port Royall Historical Society, will host the tour. Green Falls is located at 22239 Old Stage Rd., Milford, Va.

22514, which is at the corner of Old Stage and Mattaponi Springs Rd. Detail directions and a map will be provided at the meeting. We will provide carpooling from Sharon Church and plan to return around 6 p.m.

Monday, April 19 Hanover Community Services Board meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Hanover Human Services conference room, 12304 Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005.

Wednesday, April 21 The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will hold their next meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Please join us! Contact Lee Ann Jewell at 559-9399 if you have any questions.

or visit the library at 9161 Hanover County Festival Atlee Road. of the Arts and Sciences Mechanicsville Riding 10-4 p.m. Patrick Henry Club Fuzzy Horse Fun High School on Route 54 Show at Dorey Park, in in Ashland. Our Fifth Grade Richmond. Warm up begins Chorus will sing at the at 7:30 a.m. For more inforfestival to represent our mation please visit www. school. Please come out to MechanicsvilleRidingClub. see how talented our artists and musicians from net. MES and all the other Hanover Schools are! There Wednesday, April 21 Hanover Humane will be many exhibits to see Society will hold a veteriand food available for purnary Wellness Clinic at its chase too. Plan to make a facility at 12190 Washington day of it! Highway in Ashland. The The Friends of the clinic provides routine vacMechanicsville Library is cines, heartworm testing, having their first Used Book and other preventive servicSale at the new Branch from es. The clinic does not treat 9-2 p.m. The Friends of sick or injured animals. The the Library raises funds clinic begins at 4 p.m. and to support programming concludes at 5:45 p.m. No at the Library such as the appointments. Please visit Summer Reading, Teen www.hanoverhumanesociMovie Nig hts, we ek ly Sto ety.org for more informary Time author talks, and tion. many others. Donations of good condition used books Thursday, April 22 for the sale will be grateThe Lee Davis High fully accepted at the library School Class of 1990 will hold circulation desk during a Silent Auction / Fundraiser regular library hours. 7461 at Gus’ Italian Café, Bell Creek Sherwood Crossing Place Road, Mechanicsville from Mech, VA 23111 behind 6:30–9 p.m. The event is open Arby’s restaurant on Rt. to the public and fellow LD 360. At this time they alum from other graduating cannot accept maga- classes. For more informazines, encyclopedia, or tion, contact leedavis1990@ Reader’s Digest Condensed gmail.com or visit http://www. books. Questions, contact leedavisreunions.com/90/. the library at 746-9615.

Saturday, April 24

Dolly & Me Tea at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Bring your favorite doll and enjoy scrumptious refreshments and listen to some fancy poetry. We’ll make gorgeous placemats and extraordinary napkins to go with our tea. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654

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Steak dinner and silent auction at Huguenot United Methodist Church. from 6-7:30 p.m. Have some fun and dine on some terrific food—all for only $20 per person. Come early and stay until we close the bidding so that you’ll be able to take home your favorite items. We have a limited number of tickets, so call today for your tickets! Please call 272-6820 for tickets. The event is being held at 10661 Duryea Drive, Richmond, VA 23235. The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library is having their first Used Book Sale at the new Branch from 9-2 p.m. The Friends of the Library raises funds to support programming at the Library such as the Summer Reading , Teen Movie Nights, weekly Story Time author talks, and many others. Donations of good condition used books for the sale will be gratefully accepted at the library circlulation desk during regular library hours. 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place Mech, VA 23111 behind Arby’s restaurant on rt 360. At this time they cannot accept magazines, encyclopedia, or Reader’s Digest Condensed books. Questions, contact the library at 746-9615.

Sunday, April 25

Gospel Music Sing at New Bethesda Baptist Church located at 9019 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, Va. at 6 p.m. The event will feature Amy Ladd and Friends as well as Sonrise. A love offering will be taken. For more Saturday, April 24 information please call 779Ha n ov e r Hu m a n e 2101. Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facilHanover Humane Society ity at 12190 Washington will hold a cat adoption Highway in Ashland from stand at the Virginia Center 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart Please visit www.hanoverstores from 11-3 p.m. Please humanesociety.org for availvisit www.hanoverhumaneso- able animals and additional ciety.org for available animals adoption information. and additional adoption information. see CALENDAR, pg. 39 `

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(AMC)

(3:30) ››› “Blazing Saddles” Å

301

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“Temple Grandin” (2010) Claire Danes. ’ Å

“A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back to Autism”

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320

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(:15) ››› “Music and Lyrics” Å

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›› “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”

Real-Bill Maher

Funny, Die

››› “Cast Away” (2000) Tom Hanks. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

The Mechanicsville Local

March 31, 2010

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

1:30

COMCAST

APRIL 3, 2010 2:30 3 PM 3:30

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(6-CBS)

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(65-CW)

Law Order: CI

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›‡ “Double Take” (1998) Craig Sheffer.

WWE Superstars Å

Desert

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(USA)

Burn Notice Å

White Collar Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Dining Out

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Intervention Pam Å

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Boston Legal ’ Å

Legend of the Seeker

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NHL Hockey: Detroit Red Wings at Philadelphia Flyers. Å

Endless Fst Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Landscape Old House

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Jamie Oliver’s Food

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PGA Tour Golf: Shell Houston Open, Third Round. ’ (Live) Å Law Order: CI

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American Experience Å (DVS)

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Life

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››› “Enchanted” (2007) Amy Adams. Å

(TNT)

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(WTBS)

(11:00) › “Anaconda”

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The First 48 Å

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Trucks! ’

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“The Last Boy Scout”

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Drake/Josh Drake/Josh Penguins

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SpongeBob SpongeBob Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (N) Å

SpongeBob Penguins

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“Hatching Pete” (2009) Jason Dolley.

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(FAM)

››‡ “The Indian in the Cupboard” (1995)

››‡ “The Little Rascals” (1994) Å

(FAM)

›››‡ “Aladdin” (1992), Robin Williams Å

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“Party Never”

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301

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››› “Ghost” (1990) Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore. Å ››› “Dan in Real Life” (2007) Steve Carell.

iCarly ’

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SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

(ESPN) (CSN)

(8-ABC)

ESPN Sports Saturday

(6-CBS)

The Final Four Show (N) Å

Sonny

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301

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Dark Knight Real-Bill Maher

320

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(11:00) “Orphan” (2009)

››‡ “Ronin” (1998) Robert De Niro. ‘R’ Å

5:30

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“True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet” (2008)

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8:30

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››› “Secondhand Lions” (2003) Michael Caine.

Montana

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››‡ “Nanny McPhee” (2005, Comedy) Å

›‡ “Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?” Å

››‡ “Firewall” (2006) Harrison Ford, Paul Bettany. Å

9:30

10 PM

10:30

NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series: Nashville 300. (Live)

2009 World Series of Poker Å

NBA Basketball: Bulls at Wizards

Washington SportsNite

NHL Hockey: Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets.

News

›››‡ “The Ten Commandments” (1956) Charlton Heston. Biblical hero Moses leads the Israelites to freedom.

TBA

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(35-FOX) House Fidelity ’ Å

›‡ “Triggermen” (2002) Donnie Wahlberg.

Seinfeld ’

(12-NBC) PGA Tour Golf

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(WGN)

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow (N)

Katie

(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

Virginia Home Grown

Va. Current

Postgame

Raymond

Cops Å

Boxing: Mikey Garcia vs. Tomas Villa.

Red Line

Brian McKnight Show

Smash Cut

Scrubs ’

2 Days

›› “2 Days in the Valley” (1996) Danny Aiello.

NBA Basketball: Charlotte Bobcats at Chicago Bulls. Å

Lawrence Welk

Served?

NOVA Rat Attack ’

Keeping Up My Family

As Time...

The Office

CSI: Miami

(:35) Monk Å

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Payne

Nature Clever Monkeys

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SportsCtr.

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Judge Burt Wolf

SportsCenter Å

SportsNite

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Baseball Tonight Å

Law & Order: SVU

Parenthood ’ Å

BBC World

APRIL 3, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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Entertainment Tonight Payne

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America’s Most Wanted

NBC News

Bones ’ Å

“Courage Under Fire”

News

MLB Preseason Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks. Å

World Series

College Basketball

›‡ “Small Soldiers” (1998) Kirsten Dunst.

SpoCenter

“Christie’s Revenge”

(:45) ››› “Afghan Star” (2009) ‘NR’

(:05) ››› “Ghost Town” (2008) Ricky Gervais.

9 PM

Montana

Meet

WGN News Romance

Red Green

The Wanda Sykes Show

Sit Down

(:29) Saturday Night Live Scrubs ’

EastEnders EastEnders Nature ’

›››‡ “To Have and Have Not” (1944)

Globe Trekker ’

›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Å

(10:47) ››‡ “Bruce Almighty”

To Have

(USA)

40 Year

(TNT)

››› “Father of the Bride” (1991) Steve Martin.

››‡ “Father of the Bride Part II” (1995) Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

King

(A&E)

Intervention Nicole

Intervention Å

CSI: Miami Felony Flight

CSI: NY ’ Å

CSI: Miami ’ Å

CSI: Miami Dissolved ’

CSI: Miami Seeing Red

Fugitive Chronicles

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CSI: Crime Scene

CSI: Crime Scn

CSI: Crime Scene

CSI: Crime Scn

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A Haunting ’ Å

Sex Appeal

Anatomy of Sex Å

Sex Appeal

(NICK)

Fanboy

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

(DISN)

Montana

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››‡ “Sky High” (2005) Michael Angarano.

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(3:00) “The Clique”

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(2:45) ›› “Last of the Dogmen”

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320

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›› “Fred Claus” (2007) Vince Vaughn. ‘PG’ Å

› “12 Rounds” (2009) John Cena.

›‡ “I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry” (2007) Å

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››‡ “Liar Liar” (1997) Jim Carrey. Å

The Office

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››› “Pretty Woman” (1990) Richard Gere. Å

Seinfeld ’

iCarly ’

5:30

6 PM

Jackson

6:30

›‡ “What a Girl Wants” (2003) ’ Å

(8:50) “High School Musical 2” (2007)

›››‡ “Aladdin” (1992), Robin Williams Å

››‡ “Queen Sized” (2008) Nikki Blonsky.

››› “Jeremiah Johnson” (1972) Robert Redford. Å

5 PM

iCarly ’

››‡ “High School Musical” (2006) ’ Å

›› “The Pacifier” (2005) Vin Diesel. Å

›› “Sydney White” (2007) Amanda Bynes.

7:30

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

NBA Basketball: Spurs at Lakers

Paid Prog.

ABC News

Funniest Home Videos

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Beach Family

(6-CBS)

LPGA Tour Golf

CBS News

News

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

The Amazing Race 16

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Two Men

’Til Death

Simpsons

(12-NBC) PGA Tour Golf: Shell Houston Open, Final Round.

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(65-CW)

››› “Frequency” (2000, Fantasy) Dennis Quaid.

Fresh Pr.

Cosby

Hates Chris Hates Chris ››› “Star Trek: First Contact” (1996)

King

(WGN)

›› “2 Days in the Valley” (1996) Danny Aiello.

Becker ’

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(23-PBS) ›››‡ “High Society” (1956) Bing Crosby.

(57-PBS) Picturing Mary ’ Å

Women’s College Basketball

NBA Basketball: New Jersey Nets at Washington Wizards. (Live)

Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men

Jerusalem: Center of the World ’ Å

’Til Death

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“Make It Happen” (2008, Drama) Å

››‡ “Orphan” (2009) Vera Farmiga. ‘R’ Å

(8-ABC)

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››› “The Outlaw Josey Wales”

Final Four

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(:15) The Pacific Å

(CSN)

SportsCenter (Live) Å

Lopez Wizards

››› “Duplicity” (2009) Julia Roberts. ‘PG-13’

(ESPN)

Washington SportsNite

10:30

SportsCenter Å

Women’s College Basketball Halls Fame

Cleveland

Minute to Win It (N) ’

Sport Science

SportsNite

Washington Hooters Dream Girl Spe News

(:35) CSI: NY ’ Å

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Cold Case Bullet (N) ’

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Entertain.

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Tucson

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The Celebrity Apprentice (N) ’ Å To be a Cub

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Nature (N) Å

Masterpiece Classic Opium trafficking ring. (N) ’

VCU Insight Currents

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Christian Revolution

Peter and Paul-Christian

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Dukes

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(3:30) ››› “Meet the Parents”

(WTBS)

“Starship Troopers 3”

››‡ “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) Jeff Goldblum. Å

›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen. Å

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Fugitive Chronicles

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Simmons

G. Simmons

›› “Cradle 2 the Grave” (2003) Jet Li, DMX. ’

›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Reese Witherspoon. Å

“Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” Simmons

Review

Brothers & Sisters ’

To be a White Sox

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Zane’s Sex

APRIL 4, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

(:31) ››‡ “Liar Liar” (1997) Jim Carrey. Å

CSI: Miami

››› “The Outlaw Josey Wales” (1976) Clint Eastwood. Premiere. Å

Golden Age Game 365

“Starship Troopers”

“Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe”

College Basketball

Phineas

“Make It Happen” (2008) Mary Elizabeth Winstead.

(:45) ››› “The Fifth Element” (1997) Bruce Willis. ’ ‘PG-13’

7 PM

››› “Father of the Bride” (1991) Steve Martin.

›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002, Fantasy) Elijah Wood. Å

G. Simmons

›‡ “Gone in Sixty Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage. ’

House Instant Karma ’

“Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”

Van Impe

American Dukes American Lost World

Kirstie

Simmons

Entourage

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(DISC)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

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(FAM)

›››› “Mary Poppins” (1964) Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke. Å

(LIFE)

“Christie’s Revenge”

(AMC)

(3:00) “Courage Under Fire” (1996)

›››› “The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) Jodie Foster. Å

›› “The Invasion” (2007) Nicole Kidman. Å

Breaking Bad I.F.T. (N)

(:02) Breaking Bad I.F.T.

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“Street Fighter: Chun-Li”

(:45) ››› “Duplicity” (2009) Julia Roberts. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

True Blood “Scratches”

How

The Pacific “Part Four”

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320

(MAX)

Highlander

Wizards

Dirty Jobs ’ Å Wizards

Wizards

Life Mammals ’ Å Wizards

“Her Only Child” (2008) Nicholle Tom. Å

(:40) ››‡ “Yes Man” (2008) Jim Carrey. Å

The Mechanicsville Local

March 31, 2010

Life Fish ’ Å

Life Birds (N) ’ Å

›‡ “What a Girl Wants” (2003) ’ Å

Good Luck

Life (N) ’ Å

Deadliest Catch: Best of

›‡ “Jumper” (2008) ’ ‘PG-13’

Life Å

The Nanny

“Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars” (2010)

Wizards

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Suite Life

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Wizards

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Life Birds ’ Å

››› “Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging”

››‡ “The Brave One” (2007) Jodie Foster. Å

The Pacific “Part Four”

››‡ “Orphan” (2009) Vera Farmiga. ‘R’ Å

How

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“Journey to the Center of the Earth”

“Sin City Diaries”

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 36 b

The New Hanover JuBELLees, the adult handbell choir of New Hanover Presbyterian Church, will offer a concert beginning at 4 p.m. in the church sanctuary. The event is free and open to the public. Using 3-1/2 octaves of English handbells and 3 octaves of handchimes, the JuBELLees play both traditional and contemporary worship music, as well as original handbell compositions and well-known music adapted for handbells. The MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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Ensemble, a smaller group of ringers who enjoy the challenge of playing multiple bells, will also perform during the JuBELLees concert. In addition to the handbells, the program will feature singers and musicians from the church’s Praise Team and Chancel Choir, pianist/vocalist Emily O’Brien, harpist Jan Dowdell and percussionist Don Guthrie. For more information, see the group “New Hanover JuBELLees” on Facebook. New Hanover Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Route 301 and Rural Point Road 5 PM

5:30

in Mechanicsville. For more the church 746-4952 for additional information or to sign-up. information, call 730-9700 General donor information is also . available on the Virginia Blood Wednesday, April 28 Testifying Toastmasters will Services. For more information meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover please visit their website at http:// Church of the Nazarene. The www.vablood.org/. organization is trying to charter The Newcomers (club for and needs 20 members. It is the women new to the area) will hold only open Toastmasters club in its monthly luncheon at 11 a.m. Hanover. For more information, at Ginter Botannical Gardens. contact eesjresquire@netscape. A Chinese auction will be held net. to raise money for charities. Northside Baptist Church Reservations are due by April 21. located at 7600 Studley Road is Call Brenda at 754-0460. hosting a Virginia Blood Services blood drive from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 1 Sampling Starbucks Coffee Everyone is welcome. Contact

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(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

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News

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(35-FOX) Maury Å (12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

Red Line

Redskins

(:02) Castle (N) ’ Å

News

College Basketball: NCAA Tournament, Final: Teams TBA. (Live)

SportsCtr.

Washington Post Live Nightline

J. Kimmel

News

Letterman Raymond

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

24 Trusted confidantes become enemies. (N) Å

FOX News at 10 (N)

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’70s Show

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Law & Order ’ Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Payne

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The Tyra Show Å

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Judge

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APRIL 5, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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10:30

Baseball Tonight Å

World Poker Tour: Sea

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10 PM

Broadus Spring Fling will be held from 11-2 p.m. at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church located at 5351 Pole Green Rd. Call 779-2700 or visit Broaduschurch.org for more information.

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ers and selected Vendors are invited to participate. Hours 7:30-3:30 p.m. Tables available on a first come first serve basis for a $5 fee. Rain date: May 15. Please contact Marsha Preston at 559-1113 or visit www.comfortzone@ mindspring.com for reservation form. Reservation deadline April 26, 2010.

SportsNation (N) Å

SportsCtr.

Premier League Review

SportsNite

Hait i Fundrais er. Big Yard/Craft/Vendor Sale Sponsored by Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Rd. Rent a space for $10. Crafters, yard sell-

9 PM

MLB Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves. From Turner Field in Atlanta. Redskins

at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Michelle Baskerville from Starbucks Coffee will talk about the company and its products and share samples. A question and answer session will follow. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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The Mormons Mormon past, science, doctrines.

Make ’em Laugh: Funny

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(57-PBS) Arthur ’

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Law & Order: Intent

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NCIS About Face Å

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Law & Order Bad Girl ’

Law & Order ’

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The Closer Tapped Out

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Cold Case Files Å

The First 48 Å

Intervention Dan Å

Intervention Brad Å

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Ways Die

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Deadliest Catch Å

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(NICK)

OddParents BrainSurge

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What I Like

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

’70s Show

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(LIFE)

Desperate Housewives

Grey’s Anatomy Å

(AMC)

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301

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Earth Stood (:45) ›› “Hotel for Dogs” (2009) Emma Roberts.

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›› “Harlem Nights” (1989) Eddie Murphy. ’ ‘R’

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5:30

COMCAST 4

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(CSN)

8 9

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The Office

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“Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals

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6 PM

6:30

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Runaway Squad Tayvela

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›› “The Invasion” (2007) Nicole Kidman. Å

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9:30

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Lost Happily Ever After

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Titan-ic comeback slams Confederates Seventh inning grand slam by Lowery pulls out 6-5 win for Cosby By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com There was no doubt that the LeeDavis baseball team had Cosby backed up against the wall on Thursday night. Entering the top of the seventh, the Titans trailed 4-2 and had nearly exhausted their entire pitching rotation in an effort to combat the Confederates’ steady offensive attack. Cosby went through five hurlers, including three in the sixth inning alone. But then again pitching wouldn’t matter if the Titans couldn’t get to the bottom of the seventh, which did not seem likely. With Lee-Davis pitcher Jordan Boze throwing in relief, Cosby had generated virtually no offense since he stepped to the mound in the fourth. Over three innings of brilliant work,

Boze notched seven strikeouts versus one single on a toss-up call at first. But in the top of the seventh Boze hit the wall that Cosby was backed up against, looking shaky from the start. Titan Kyle McKay led things off with a belt that looked to be a homer but was caught by Lee-Davis’ Brandon Angus just short of the centerfield fence. Boze then walked Christian Hamlett on four pitches but found a hint of relief when Cosby’s Ben Sisk’s line drive to short was swallowed up by Billy Steel, putting the Titans one out from ending their night. But the evening was far from over. Boze then walked Christian Beyer and the pressure mounted as he also walked Travis McQueen to load the bases, see SLAM, pg. 41 ` Charlie Leffler

At right: Lee-Davis’ Jacob Perks (24) watches as teammate Billy Steel (6) gets a rundown on Cosby’s Mitchell Shifflett (21).

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AT LEFT: Randolph-Macon’s Jay Lichter (33) slides into second under the tag of Emory & Henry’s Matt Moyer. In the Sunday double-header, the Yellow Jackets ran past the Wasps 8-1, 10-1 to move to 7-3 in the ODAC: Story page 41. AT RIGHT: Atlee junior pitcher James Walsh got things off to a good start and picked up the 12-6 win in the Raiders’ game against Patrick Henry on Wednesday. Atlee ...................... 213 005 1 — 12 9 2 Patrick Henry......... 003 102 0 — 6 3 2 Walsh, Bolka (4), Overton (6) and Hall; Jennings, Runko (4), Mater (6), Wilkinson (7) and Jernigan. W: Walsh. L: Jennings Highlights: Ryan Bettinger (A) 3-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI; Conner Hall (A) 2-4, HR, 2 runs; B.J. Martinez (PH) 1-2, HR, 3 RBI

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Yellow Jackets starting to roll behind hot bats Jeb Weymouth weighing in as a freshman By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com On Sunday afternoon, the Randolph-Macon baseball team ran past visiting Emory & Henry in double-header action, taking the pair games 8-1 and 10-1. After enduring a disappointing 2-7 stretch shortly after the season began, the Yellow Jackets are now starting to hit their stride, wining five of their last six games to improve to 10-9 overall and sit in second place with a 7-3 Old Dominion Conference record. With only 12 games left on their regular season schedule, R-MC has gone on an offensive roll, outscoring their opponents 60-19 over their last four games. “It started off kind of rough but I think we finally got it figured out,” said sophomore cen-

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bringing slugger Luke Lowery, son of Cosby head coach Tim Lowery, to the plate. Boze looked as if he recovered by getting two quick strikes on Lowery but the Titans’ batter worked the count full. Then on a 3-2 pitch, Lowery blasted a shot over the right-center fence for a grand slam and a 6-5 Cosby lead. Lee-Davis head coach Kenny Lewis could do little shake his head after the game. “You know Cosby’s going to fight until the end and they did,” he said. “That’s kind of a cool story because it’s the coach’s son who hits the grand slam. It’s one of those storybook things.” But Lee-Davis was not going

terfielder Brian Jordan. “We’re on a little bit of a roll right now. I think we’ll be in pretty good shape.” For the Yellow Jackets it was a matter of getting both young and old talent in sync with one another. “We’re playing good right now,” said senior pitcher Kyle Hicks. “Our freshmen are really coming together now.” Even more surprising is the fact that they continue to improve despite losing junior third baseman Greg Mitro and senior short stop Adam Carpenter to injury. To compound matters, Jordan has been unable to pitch in relief. But the losses have actually created a since of unity within the team. “Now even with Adam hurt and Mitro hurt and BJ (Jordan) not being able to pitch I think we’re coming together really good,” Hicks said. “When we get all of three them back we ought to right.” One of the young players who has become a important piece in the Yellow Jackets’ suc-

cess is former Hanover Hawk Jeb Weymouth. As a freshman, Weymouth is one of only three players to have started every game and is currently the team’ sixth leading batter. So far Weymouth is batting .366 with a .500 slugging percentage on one home run and 13 RBI. Weymouth has been no slouch playing right field either, with 22 putouts, one assist and no errors for a 1.000 fielding percentage. Even Weymouth is surprised with how well he is playing. “I was planning on having a big impact but this is bigger than I thought,” he said. “I’m playing a whole lot better than I thought I would.” Weymouth’s successful adjustment to college baseball stems from having fun and being surrounded by so many players that he has grown up with. “Being competitive is definitely a key point but having fun while you’re playing also a key point too,” he said. “I grew up with a lot of these boys so if we’re not playing baseball we’re

hunting or fishing or doing something together. So it’s kind of like family.” As a senior, Hicks has seen his share of young players

adjusting to college baseball. freshmen are stepping up. I like “Jeb didn’t have to get used to it, it. You don’t’ really expect it.” he started out hot,” Hicks said. Against Emory & Henry, it “He’s stroking it now so hope- was Weymouth and a cast of see JACKETS, pg. 43 ` fully he can keep it up. A lot of

to suffer their first loss of the season without a fight. With the Titans’ fifth pitcher of the game, Michael Carpenter on the mound, C-fed Hank Parsley dropped a shot to right for a single. But Parsley pushed the advantage and got caught on a pickoff at first. Will Connerley then singled through the gap and stole second to get into position to tie the game. Next up, Boze came to the plate with a chance to redeem himself and sent a Carpenter pitch deep into right. However, the ball hung up for the inning’s second out. But the C-feds kept battling when Billy Steel gapped a shot at short to put runners on first and third for Lee-Davis. It appeared the Confederates

would at least tie the game when Michael Kluver sent a fly to short left, but Cosby’s Beyer raced in to make a diving catch to end the game. Lewis had no doubts that Boze would bounce back from the disappointing loss. “He obviously kind of hit a wall there and that’s something we’re going to look in to,” Lewis said. “Here again he’s one of our horses so we’re going to have to ride him. He knows that and I’m certain Jordan’s bothered by his performance, both Prince George and here tonight. But he showed signs of brilliance. He’s been playing basketball all winter and I think he’s got some get-used-to to get done. But I don’t doubt Boze-y for a second. He’ll be there. He’ll be fine.” The dramatic game saw Lee-

Davis jump on Titans’ pitcher Ben Sisk in the bottom of the second when Michael Thomas hopped a shot up the middle to plate Steel. A single past second from Jacob Perks put two on for the C-feds then designated hitter Cory Thacker drilled a three run shot over right for a 4-0 Lee-Davis lead. “He’s the DH,” Lewis said. “He’s not the designated looker. He’s here to swing the bat. He’s a big, strong kid and he can do that.” Cosby answered in the top of the fourth with back-to-back homers when Sisk led off by taking Kluver’s first pitch and sending it out of the park in right center. Next up Beyer sent one out of the park in the same spot, which ironically enough was where Lowery and Thacker

also hit their runs. In playing only their second game of the year due to weather, Lewis looked at the contest as an opportunity to learn. “We were certainly in position to finish it off and we just didn’t,” he said. “But that’s certainly a good lesson early in the year; that you’ve got to play seven. They certainly played seven. We’ll learn from it. We’ll be better from it.” Likewise, though the Cosby escaped with the win, Coach Lowery felt his Titans learned something from playing LeeDavis. “I think we need to learn some base-running, a little technique on things,” he said. “Obviously getting some quality at-bats against some quality pitchers. They had two outstanding pitchers and the third kid was no slouch as well. That

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Freshman Jeb Weymouth has made a huge impact in his first year at Randolph-Macon. Weymouth is currently the team’s sixth leading hitter at .366 with a .500 slugging percentage. The former Hanover Hawk also has a 1.000 fielding percentage in right field with 22 putouts and no errors.

makes us better by seeing quality. “Lee-Davis has always got a quality team they put on the field and feel like we do to,” he added. “It’s a team of the Top 10 and we were just battling in there and somebody was going to win and somebody was going to lose. We just happened to be fortunate enough to come out on top.” Cosby…................000 200 4— 6 8 0 Lee-Davis............040 001 0— 5 8 4 Sisk, Birnbaum (5), Diesel (6), Holt (6), Carpenter (6) and Lowery; Kluver, Boze (4), Thomas (7) and Connerley. W: Carpenter. L: Boze Highlights: Luke Lowery (C) 2 for 3, grand slam; Ben Sisk (C) 1 for 4, HR; Christian Beyer (C) 1 for 3, HR; Cory Thacker (LD) 1 for 2, 3-run HR Records: Cosby 4-0; Lee-Davis 1-1

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PH chemistry releases a 5-1 win over Atlee Patriots move to 3-0 on season By JP Beauchamp sports@mechlocal.com Some might say the Patrick Henry boys soccer team made good use of their home field advantage when they hosted Atlee last Wednesday, but by the time everything was said and done, the game was nothing short of a blow-out. Although Atlee began by taking a strong command of the field, the Raiders couldn’t capitalize on an early break-out toward the goal and paid for it as the game went on. “It started off with them owning the match” said Patriots’ head coach, Daniel McGraw “Our opponent should have scored off the first kick-off where they had a beautiful opportunity. Luckily our defense followed it. They cleaned it out.”

As a result, the slow offensive start by Atlee allowed Patrick Henry to get into their flow. “We weren’t able to possess as much in the start; but when we settled down, calmed down, we were able to pass the ball, move the ball a little bit better; and really, switching of the play,” McGraw said. “Many, many times, Britton [Cocke], Karl [Braun]; my center men; they got to the ball, made an attempt to go one direction, turned their back switching the field, and that really caught our opponent off-guard, I think.” Patriot defenders recovered and Atlee lost momentum nine minutes in when senior middy Brad Rodgers scored across the middle from 10 meters to catch the right corner. Rodgers was able to capitalize from a blocked shot taken from senior midfielder and Patriots captain Britton Cocke. From that point the Raiders tried to play catchup, but the wily PH defense

kept switching up and generating plays to open up more scorwww.mechlocal.com ing opportunities. See slideshow online! According to Cocke, team play gave the Patriots an edge. “We really just worked together and never stopped fighting for each other,” he said. “We work as a team really well…the best we’ve had in a while. We have good chemistry. Our goalie, he’s been key point. Our center back, Joe Cofer; he’s been on point. It’s just a team effort really. Everyone has been doing really, really well. Even our people that come off the bench—everyone.” For Atlee head coach Steve Thompson, the game was a little rough. “We started pretty strong, possessed okay,” he said. “But then we got away from that. Got into a physical match, and we kind of went into a shell. So, we need to go back and Charlie Leffler work on that.” Late in the first period, Atlee senior keeper Michael McCabe, left, slides in to block a shot from see SOCCER, pg. 43 `

Patrick Henry senior midfielder Doug Cofer (4). However, the Patriots’ mixed things up in the second half to befuddle the Raiders’ defense and roll to a 5-1 win.

Patriots’ softball beats Atlee, rolls to 4-0 By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com It’s still early in the softball season but so far the surprise team in the Central Region is the Patrick Henry Patriots. On Thursday the Patriots moved to 4-0 with a 5-0 win over Douglas Freeman to follow up a 40 win over visiting Atlee the night before. And on the surprise team, the biggest surprise has come from the performance of first year pitcher, Emma Mitchell; a sophomore that has shown both talent and poise on the mound. Against the Raiders, Mitchell struck out 13 batters, but more impressively, Charlie Leffler

Atlee’s Alexa Crump (9) gets caught in a rundown between Patrick Henry’s Shanley O’Day (18) and Kacie Melton (3). Crump escaped the tag, but the Raiders fell to PH 4-0.

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through three games she has given up very few walks. “Emma Mitchell on the mound has done a spectacular job,” said Patriots’ head coach Matt Crowder. “I think she’s walked two or three batters all year. Thirteen strikeouts, she’s done a great job.” Atlee head coach John Early agreed. “Their pitcher did a great job on us. We weren’t adjusting to the outside pitch.” Mitchell’s poise was evident early when Atlee lead-off batter, freshman Taylor Sutherland lined a shot into right for a double. But the young pitcher was not phased by the early offensive attack, getting three straight outs. “Emma’s, she’s as cool as she can be,” Crowder said. “She’s real quiet. She never gets rattled it seems. She’s just a real quiet kid. “Even if she gives up a hit or walks

somebody, which doesn’t happen often, she just goes back to work. Just a hard worker.” Most surprising of all for Crowder is that Mitchell was not even projected as the starting pitcher coming into the season. Instead the coach planned to primarily use sophomore Sam Moore. “Really (Mitchell) was a big surprise for me this year,” Crowder said. “I really thought Sam was going to handle most of our innings this year but Emma came along, we pitched her in the scrimmage and she just did a great job of hitting spots and I said we’re a much better team with Sam at short and Emma on the mound. But Atlee was not without its own impressive pitcher on the mound. Freshman Jessica Holte turned in a solid performance with few lapses. Holte started off with a strikeout of see SOFTBALL, pg. 43 `

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Allie West followed by two quick outs from the succeeding batters. “She’ll be good,” Earley said. “She’s just learning where to pitch and what pitches to throw. So when she throws a bad one she’s leaving it in a great spot for the hitters to hit and they’re taking advantage of it right now. But she’ll get better. She’s already made some improvements since the beginning of the season. We can already see some small improvements every day. Hopefully once we get into district play and that she’ll be where she wants to be.” In the second Patrick Henry struck on offense and defense. Mitchell struck out the side and it appeared Holte would do the same for Atlee, getting K’s on the first two batters. But PH’s strong sophomore class went to work. Anna Hogue drilled a double shot to center then came home when Kendalle Weaver tripled to right. Next up, Katie Woody punched a shot to right, plating Weaver for a 2-0 lead. “They just hit the ball hard,” Earley said of the Patriot batters. “There was maybe one of them we’d be able to get to. They put it where we weren’t and that’s the name of the game.” The score remained the same until the fourth when Mitchell gave up her lone walk of the game, but equaled the equation by striking out the other three Atlee batters.

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former Hanover County players who stepped to the forefront. It was Weymouth’s sacrifice in the bottom of the third that drove in Jordan to give the Jackets a 2-0 lead. Then in the bottom of the sixth, the R-MC offense exploded for six runs. A single from Jordan Walton (Lee-Davis)

With two out in the bottom of the fourth, PH sophomore Kacie Melton stood on third after getting a triple to right. Weaver picked up her second hit of the game on a double to right center driving in Melton. Then Woody drove in Weaver on a single to center for a 4-0 Patriot lead, creating the final score. As scary as it may sound to future opponents, the Patriots continue to win despite not getting the best from the strongest part of their batting order. “Tonight, the middle part of our order really struggled.” Crowder said. “We had one hit at the five spot, three and four were shut out. But the bottom of the order did absolutely great, going against what she was pitching. She (Holte) was pitching outside and they were hitting the ball to right just like you ask them to do. A good team effort today. “There are not easy outs in our lineup really,” Crowder added. “Luckily tonight the bottom part of the order really came through.” Despite suffering their third loss in four games, Earley said his young Raiders continue to make strides, which he pointed out to his players after the game. “I told them when we were out there, we lost, you’ve got to learn from it,” he said. “If you learn from it, it’s not a loss. But if you don’t make the adjustments then you didn’t learn anything. We’re expecting better things. We’re young. We’re making little

steps every game. It’s going to be a tough adjustment for some of them. “We’ve got two seniors starting the rest are three freshmen, a couple of sophomores,” Earley said. “So we’re predominantly young. We’re learning. Some days the freshmen play like freshmen and some days they play bigger than what they are. We’re hoping like the middle of the season they’ll be playing like sophomores and juniors.” On Thursday, Atlee bounced back to defeat Hermitage 2-1. Atlee ...................000 000 0 — 0 3 0 Patrick Henry…..020 200 x — 4 7 2 Holte and Keyes ; Mitchell and Gilman; W: Mitchell, L: Holte Highlights: Kendalle Weaver (PH) 2 for 3, 2b, 2 RBI, 2 runs; Katie Woody (PH) 2 for 3, 2 RBI; Emma Mitchell (PH) 13 K’s; Taylor Sutherland (A) 1 for 3, 2b Patrick Henry.....000 050 0 — 5 8 1 D. Freeman.........000 000 0 — 0 1 3 Mitchell and Gilman; McLaughlin, Boykin (7) and Doggett. L: McLaughlin. Highlights: Emma Mitchell (PH) 10 K’s; Sam Moore (PH) 1 for 4, grand slam; Allison Tingler (PH) 2 for 3, run; Jacey Quarles (DF) 1 for 3 Records: Patrick Henry 2-0 Colonial, 4-0; Douglas Freeman 1-2, 1-2 Hermitage ..........001 000 0 — 1 4 0 Atlee ....................100 010 x — 2 4 1 Francisco and Diaz; Holte and Keyes Highlights: Taylor Francisco (H) 1 for 3, RBI; Jessica Holte (A) 9 K’s; Taylor Sutherland 2 for 3, run, gamewinning RBI; Mackenzie Keyes 1 for 3, 2B, RBI Records: Hermitage 2-2, Atlee 2-3

Atlee managed to even the score with three-and-ahalf minutes left in the first when senior forward Jordan Boothe chipped in a shot from congestion 18 meters out. With seconds remaining in the first period, the Patriots retaliated with a hard shot-ongoal which the Raiders’ senior keeper Michael McCabe successfully repelled. But as the second period began, PH asserted their lead two and a half minutes in from a Karl Braun header set up by Cocke. “Getting those big switches allowed the middle to open up and luckily we got a few shots in,” McGraw said.

along with walks of Weymouth and Jay Lichter loaded the bags. When Cory Jackson (Patrick Henry) was hit by a pitch it drove in Walton. Weymouth scored on a pass ball and a James Bierlein double drove in Lichter and Jackson for a 6-0 lead. Jordan’s RBI single drove in Bierlein and a Kevin Davis (Hanover) double down the right field line made the score

8-0. In the second game, R-MC scored three runs on three hits in the first inning and continued to roll. In the game Davis went 4-for-5 with an RBI. Former Hanover pitcher, freshman Justin Thorn closed out the game with two and a third scoreless innings, striking out two. Despite enduring the losing streak, Weymouth said

the team knew its potential. “I think, we had that little loss/ slump thing we had but I think the whole team knew what we were capable of and nobody got down,” he said. Likewise, Jordan believes the key to R-MC’s sudden success has simply been a matter of gaining confidence. “We have the talent to beat anyone in our league or anyone in any other league,” he said. “We’ve got to

R-MC’s Ariail named DIII News Player of the Year From press release BEAVERTON, Ore. — Randolph-Macon College senior Molly Ariail has been named the 2010 Women’s DIII News Player of the Year, the publication announced last week in its April issue. Ariail led the Yellow Jackets to an 18-7 record. She topped the Old Dominion Athletic Conference in both scoring (19.4) and rebounding (11.4) and compiled 14 double-doubles this season. She also earned Player of the Year honors in the conference for the third straight season. “If you look at her stats, Molly dominated both ends of the floor with her play and

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capped her career as one of the best to play in the South,” said WDIIIN editor Gary Rubin. “There were many outstanding candidates for this award, but her performance all season long showed she is the most Beset with a persistent and changeable PH defense, (not to mention, some great saves by PH senior keeper Michael Graf) the Raiders were denied any more net time. Continuing to switch up on the baffled Raiders the Pats proved too much for the gunshy Raiders with scores from senior mid Doug Kofer from 20 meters and a Cocke assist; a long goal from junior forward Robert Torrence from 25 meters; and finally a short center field shot from Cocke assisted by junior mid Sean Kellogg. For Thompson, most of the elements were there for the Raiders, but at least one was lacking. “We possessed the ball well,” he said. “We swung it around the back and got into

deserving.” Ariail headlines the 2010 WDIIIN All-American team, where she was joined on the first team by Julia Hirssig of Wisconsin Stout, Kimberly Blakney of Farmingdale State, Kean’s Melissa Beyruti and Carrie Snikkers of Hope. WDIIIN has named a Player of the Year every season since 1994. Women’s DIII News, founded in 1993, is the leading publication covering Division III basketball. It is published by GSR Communications based in Beaverton, Ore. More information is available on Twitter @SmallColHoops or at www.smallcollegehoops.com the midfield okay. It’s just that last touch; that last touch to get us going forward; or the finishing touch when we get in…that was not there tonight. [The boys] seemed a little cautious for reasons unknown. I don’t know why. We’ve played two strong teams to this point. Patrick Henry being the third. We had (Mills E.) Godwin on Friday and Lee-Davis on Tuesday, so the season has not been a cupcake going in. They were all strong games going in, so hopefully that will set us up for Districts.” Atlee ...................................... 1 0—1 Patrick Henry........................ 1 4—5 PH: D. Cofer, Cocke, Rogers, Torrence, Braun A: Boothe Saves: Graf (PH) 3; McCabe (A) 4 Records: Patrick Henry 3-0; Atlee 1-2

- E&H 8; R-MC 4. 2B - Rigney; Jordan; Davis; Weymouth; Bierlein. HBP Pierce; Unger; Jackson. SF - Davis; Weymouth. SB - Jordan; Lichter. E & H ............ 000 000 100 - 1 9 2 R-MC.......... 320 301 10X - 10 15 0 E - Pierce; Surber. DP - R-MC 1. LOB - E&H 11; R-MC 11. 2B Lowry; Jordan; Weymouth; Lichter 3; E & H................. 000 000 1 - 1 5 2 Hughes. SH - Hughes. SF - Hannum. R-MC................. 002 006 X - 8 8 0 SB - Lowry; Lichter 2; Bierlein. CS E - Pierce; Moyer. DP - E&H 1. LOB - Davis.

know that we can beat anybody on any given day.” Something that bodes well for the rest of the season. “I think we’re doing very well,” Weymouth said. “The pitchers are throwing strikes and the hitters are hitting it. Everything’s starting to fall into place.”

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES Seventh-Day Adventist MEADOWBRIDGE Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #7462788.

Episcopal ALL Souls Church Worship at Hanover High, 10307 Chamberlayne Rd. 9:30am Sun. Morning. Educ. 11am. episcopalatlee@ aol.com Rev. David Perkins, Vicar 559-9302 episcopalatlee.org

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FAIRMOUNT Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11am, Contemporary 9:30am, Bible School ay 8:15, 9:30am & 11am. Rick Raines, Senior Minister Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister, Mike Langley, Associate Minister, Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister, Joe Thompson, Youth Minister, Rose Williams, Child- LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH ren’s Director. 4000 Creighton Rd., fairmountchristian.org 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Liberty Christian Heart" Church Sunday School 9:45; 8137 Liberty Circle Worship 11:00 746-8412 Evening Sunday Services: Service 6:00 Bible School 9:45am AM Worship 10:45am Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Youth(Sept-May) Prayer Service 7:30 5:30pm Pastor Don Sumpter. PM Bible Study Find out more on our 6:00pm web: Minister: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Shawn Williams Liberty Christian School Rural Point Preschool-7th grade Baptist Church 746-3062 6548 Studley Rd. LCS Administrator: Are we the missing Margaret Greer piece in your life? libertychristianschool.org Sunday School 10:00a.m. Morning Service 11:00 Sunday Evening Pole Green Church 6:00p.m. of Christ Wednesday 7:00p.m. 8319 Lee Davis Rd. Adult Bible Study 746-3376, 9am Sunday School; 10am Champions for Christ ages 5-12 Morning Worship; Youth in Motion 7pm Evening Worfor teens. ship; 7pm WednesPlease Come! day Bible Study Senior Minister, Danny Pastor Gregg Parisher (804) 730-3226 Stalls Stephanie Cutter, Children’s www.ruralpointbaptist.com Director 746-3376 CLASSIFIED www.pgchurchofch rist.com ADVERTISING

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Truth Baptist Church Speaking Spirit Independent, friendly Ministries We are a new church Non denominational that loves people! worship services Meeting at: Sundays 11am Wilder The Meadowbridge Middle School 7th Day Adventist 6900 Wilkinson Road. Church 804-254-0123 7410 Pole Green rd. www.speakingspirit.org Sunday School9:40a.m. Nazarene Worship service10:30a.m. Sunday evening Hanover Church of 6:00p.m. the Nazarene Pastor Erik Hastings Come Exper. the Call for Wed. location Transformational (804) 627-2170 Life. Relevant www.truthbaptistonline.org Teaching & Vibrant worship each week at 10:45 AM. 8391 Lutheran Atlee Road Mech. VA 23116 746-3900. www.hanoverlife.com MESSIAH Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. Presbyterian 746-7134 Sun. Service- 8:15 & MECHANICSVILLE 10:45am, Sun. Sch. PRESBYTERIAN 9:30. Preschool for Atlee & Signal Hill 3 -5 yr olds. Rd. Carol C. Fisher, Child Care 7am-6pm Pastor 746-5496 www.mlcas.org www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: St Paul Lutheran 9 am Contemporary Church (LCMS) 9:45 am Education @ Bennett’s Chapel 11 am Traditional 8014 Lee Davis Road Phone 427-7500 Rev. Rod Bitely, Pas- SALEM Presbyterian - Loving tor, Worship Service Church 10:30am. Nursery members, biblicallybased teaching & Provided. preaching. Join us in saintpaul-lcms.com our historic sanctuary! Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11AM, felNon-Denominational lowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: CROSSROAD Riders Sandi Shaner 746CMA Chapter #934 0732. Come & Join us in changing the world One Heart at a time! Easter Sunrise Service & Blessing of the Bikes & Riders. April 4th, 7am infront of Officemax, 7266 Mech Trnpk. Mech

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BLACK Creek Baptist FIRST Union Baptist NEW Highland Bap- ENON United MethChurch, 6289 Church, 6231 Pole tist Church 9200 odist Church, 6156 McClellan Rd. Church Green Road (3 miles New Ashcake Rd. Studley Rd. Mech. Office, 781-0330. Sun- east of 295) We in- 5 5 0 - 9 6 0 1 VA. 23116 Rev. day School, 9am; vite you to worship www.newhighlandb Kanguk Lee. 746and grow in the spi- aptist.org Worship 10:15am Robert 4719. Come & Join Nursery prov. Wed. rit with us. Join us Lee, Pastor. Sunday us for Worship each night prayer service for church school at AM Contemporary Sun. 11am (Nursery 7pm. Rev. John John- 8:45am & morning W o r s h i p - 8 : 3 0 a m , prov) Sun. School, son. Minister of Mu- worship at 10am, Blended Worship- 9:45am for all ages. bible 11am, sic & Worship Gene community Sunday study 11am & School B u r r u s . 9:45am, LEBANON United 7:30pm each Wed. www.blackcreek.org Nursery & Child- Methodist Church, 746-4095 ren’s Church provid- 8492 Peaks Rd, 746ed. Sunday PM: 0980, BROADUS Memorial R. Spencer Youth "Go-Time" 6- Broce, Pastor Sunday Baptist Church, Baptist 7:30 Wednesday Worship 9am & 11am 5351 Pole Green Rd. Hillcrest M e c h - a n i c s v i l l e Church 11342 Hano- PM: Dinner 5:15- (Nursery Provided) ver CH Rd. 730-1500. 6:30pm; Childrens Sunday School all 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship Wed Eve 6 p.m.- choir 6pm; Youth ages. 10 am. Staff 10am Bible Study Dinner & Study, Sun Choir 6:30pm. Bible Youth Director. 8:30 & 11am Svc Study for all ages for all ages, 11am www.lebanonumc.org Contemporary Wor- 9:45 a.m. Sunday 6:30-7:30pm ship, Phil Peacock, S c h o o l . Mechanicsville Northside Baptist Pastor. #779-2700 hbchanover.org United Methodist 7600 Studley Road broaduschurch.org Church 746-4952 Mechanicsville Bap 7356 Atlee Road, www.nsidebc.org COOL Spring Baptist tist Church, 8016 Join us for Sunday Worship 10:15am Church, 9283 Atlee Atlee Rd, 746-7253 School at 9:45AM, Bible Study 9:00am Station Rd. 746-0800. Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Worship at 8:30 & 11 Wed. activities For information & Sunday Schedule: am. & Wed. night for all ages: activities, call or visit 8:45am Contempo worship service at 5:30-8:00pm www.coolspring.org rary Worship, 6:45pm. Kerry D. 9:45 Bible Study & Boggs, Pastor. 746Winn’s Baptist FAIRMOUNT Memori11am Traditional 5118. Church al Baptist Church Worship A warm & friendly Celebrate Jesus conservative church NEW SONG CHURCH with us on Sundays located near I-295, Contemporary worNew Bethesda in Bible Study for all between Route 33 ship band, quality Baptist Church ages at 9:15am. and I-95. Sunday ministries for chilMorning Worship 9019 New Bethesda services 8:15, 9:30, dren & youth, casuRd. 779-2101 10:30am, & evening 11:00 & 6:00. Wed. al dress. Chad worship at 5:30pm. Todd Combee, Pastor activities for all Herndon, Pastor. Child care is availa- Sun. School 9:30AM, ages 6:30 pm. 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd, Worship 10:45 am. ble for all services. More info: 798-5512 Sun. at 9 & 10:30 Bible Study 6 pm. The church is locatwww.winnsbc.org a.m. 559-6064 Prayer Service, ed on Mech. Trnpk, www.newsongumc.org Wed. 6:45pm. Hwy 360, just east Sovereign Grace of Laburnum Ave., Youth activities; Sun Shady Grove United day 6-7:30 pm, and 2.2 miles west Baptist MethodistCeleWed. 6:45-8:00pm. of 295. For info., call brate Christ on Sun329.5420. New Hope Baptist day Mornings. TraShalom Baptist Located at 5452 ditional worship: FAMILY Life Baptist Church Spotslee Circle, Me- 8:15 & 11:00. ConChurch. Meeting at 6395 Mech Trnpk chanicsville. Sunday temporary worship: Laurel Meadows El746-7737 school 9:45 am, 9:45, Sunday School: ementary School, Rev. Mark Miller Morning worship 9:30 & 11:00- All 8248 Lee Davis Rd. Sun. Sch 9:45am, 10:30 am, afternoon Ages. Nursery for Mech. Sunday ServWorship 11am, 1pm, Wednesday preschoolers at all ice, 10:30am Wed. 6:30pm prayer & Bible study services. corner of Pastor Paul McDaniel Children 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Meadowbridge & 804-803-0363 Bible Study / Youth Staley, Pastor. For Shady Grove Rd, familylifehanover.com Ryan Greene -Youth more info 321-2110. M e c h a n i c s v i l l e . Min, Jean M. Dart, www.sovereigngra- Brooke Willson Mechanicsville, Music ceinmechanicsville. P a s t o r . 7 4 6 - 9 0 7 3 Remember our deadline is Friday 3 PM shalombaptist.net org shadygroveumc.org

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Friends and families from Ashcreek, Milestone, Cool Spring Forrest and the Studley areas traveled together to VA Beach on March 19-21 to run in the VA Beach Shamrock marathon, ½ marathon and 8k races. They ran as Team Claire to honor their friend Claire Williams, age 5, who is battling Mitochondrial Disease. With over 25 runners, they raised over $2000 to support Mitochondrial Disease research. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful weather and race festivities on the beach after their run. The team finished strong and placed 4th out of 55 teams! For more information please visit www.HelpClaireHelpKids.info.

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Friday Night April 2 @ 6:30PM 8073 Mechanicsville Trnpk. Mech., VA. 23111 Selling from several estates plus a outdoor furniture store with all new inventory to include wicker settee, market umbrellas, patio tables and chairs, chaise loungers, hammocks etc. +++++++++++++++

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Lost LOST: Black & White Short Haired Border Collie Mix. Fri. 3/26 in Battlefield Green. Call 366-2571 or 779-0322

Antique and Consignment Auction

Photography

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Auctions

merchandise

UTILITY Trailer for sale 14’ x 7’ w/ 14" wall. Used for ATV’s. Single axle. 15" wheels. $500. Medical scrubs. Egyptian cotton sheets. Call 804-723-5134 or 804-931-7486.

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BRAND New Pella Window w/15 thermal Pane Glasses. 80 x 32 Good for sun or Florida rms. Sell $200. OBO. Call 804746-4617

Furniture

Yard/Estate Sales

BED - New Mattress MULTI Family- 4/3, Set in Plastic w/ 7am-12. 7449 Plum warr. Full $99, Rose Ct. Rose Hill Queen $109, King Estates Sub. Furn. $189. Delivery/Lay - clothes, much more. A-Way. 218-0680 SAT. April 3rd, 7am-1pm. Firewood/Fuel 4257 Studley Rd. ALL Seasoned Hardwood. Split & Delivered. Call 730-2163

FIREWOOD Oak & Hickory. Small & Large Load Delivered. 746-1281

Medical Equipment Pride Electric Mobility Scooter Like New w New Batteries $750 (804)467-5240

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General

You Can Have it All. Life Balance. Competitive Salary.

Apartments Unfurnished

Bar-Setting Benefits. Amedisys Home Health Services, the #1 Home Health Care Company in America, with over 500 locations in 47 states is rapidly growing in the Mechanicsville area! We are seeking dynamic employees to aide in our mission to provide costefficient, quality home care services to the patients entrusted in our care. We hire individuals who are passionate about enabling those patients to recover faster, while maintaining and improving their quality of life, in the setting they prefer – at home. We are currently hiring at our Mechanicsville location: • Physical Therapists – Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem • Registered Nurses – Full-Time, Part-Time or Per Diem • Clinical Manager – Full-Time We provide an industry leading benefits package that includes 401 (k) with a strong company matching plan, 15% discount on company stock (ESPP), Medical, Dental and Vision, Educational Reimbursement, Disability, Life Insurance, Laptops for Documentation, Flexible Schedules, Advancement Opportunities, 16 CEUs to be trained in our “Balance for Life Program” (Therapy Only) and more! Please visit us at www.amedisys.com to apply online. For more info on the PT positions, contact Mike Graver at (866)944-8285. For more info on the RN and CM positions, contact Ken Romaniello at (866) 833-0244.

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pets & animals

Dogs MINIATURE pincher pups. Bl & rust. Good temperament . All shots & wormed. APR reg. $350. & up. Glen Allen area. Call 914290-9260 Miniature Pinschers 10 wks, AKC, 1st shots, 2 blk. & tan, 1 choc. $350. 804-640-9083

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Medical Training HEALTHCARE Training First Aid/CPR classes Direct Patient Care Medication Aide & more. Please call for class schedule 804-746-CARE(2273)

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SCOTTISH Terrier Pups Black: M/F. Registered. Vacc. 804-445-5586

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GRILL Cook - Experience preferred but not required. Apply Mon. Wed. after 5pm at Calabash, 7514 Lee Davis Rd. Mech. HAIR Stylists- Guaranteed hourly, bonus plan. Several Locations w/ various hours. Lois at Great Clips 798-0771 or apply on Craigslist

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EXPERIENCED Bartender. Must be available by 4pm. Apply in person after 5pm Monday thru Wed. at Calabash, 7514 Lee Davis Rd.

Ed’s LandscapingLandscaping Foreman experienced in landscaping, irrigation and hardscape installation. Bilingual preferred. Call 781-0500

PT Sales person needed for local landscaping co. Call 798-0492

Automotive

AUTOMOTIVE TechHiring one auto tech with a minimum of 5 yrs exp. State inspec. lic. required. Call LANDSCAPING Crew Oliver 804-928-4321 Leader needed. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Must have experience & good driving WORKS! EMAIL - CLASSIFIEDS@ GOOCHLANDGAZETTE.COM record. 798-0492

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

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M E C H / A T L E E area Newly-renovated 1275 Sq. Ft 3-bdrm rancher, 1bath, Appl. incl. 1-yr lease Avail 4/1/10. Credit App Req. $1100/mo. +dep.(804)229-4966.

Upgraded and well kept brick rancher on 2 acres. Call Chip Underwood at Remax Commonwealth, 804-3144719.

Mech/Atlee area Newly-renovated 1275 Sq. Ft 3-bdrm rancher, 1 bath, Appl. incl. 1-yr lease Avail 4/1/10. Credit App Required $1100.00/+dep. Call (804) 229-4966

OLD Church- 2 BR 1 BA on 3 acres. Private setting 1,000 sq ft Ranch. New siding, windows, doors. Applian. incl. Non smokers. Pets OK. $870. + 1 mo sec. dep. Imm. availability. Current credit report required. Accepting applications. Call 757-334-2242 OLD Church 3.25 acres 3 bdrm, 2bath, updated with new carpet, vinyl, paint. Over 1900 sq feet, all appliances. $1250 month/deposit. Credit check req. Call Shannon 804-339-4480.

Apartments Northside/Hanover

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Overlook at Brook Run Now renting spacious 2&3 bdrm apt. homes at affordable prices. 804-440-0736.

East End - Liv. rm., bdrm combo, close to busline & White Oak shopping. Kit. privileges, A/C & Cable. 804-222-7964

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FURNISHED Efficiency Apt. Private, NS. No Pets. Richmond East . Unusual environment. All util. + cable incl. W/D, Sofa, Loveseat, Queen Bed. Avail Now. N/S. Envir. $650/mo + dep. 6 mo. lease. 804-337-1117

BATTLEFIELD GREEN House w/ christian lady. Private ba, kit & laundry priv. Community pool. Call 269-1649

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Houses Unfurnished 3-BDRM, 1-ba. Old Church Area. Appl. incl. 1yr. lease. No Smoking & No Inside Pets. $850/mo. Call 779-3541 or 339-7541.

Real Estate Policy

M E C H - 2 BR 1 - B A , C/A & HP Lg. Gar. $900/mo. 264-3578 M E C H - 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath rancher w/ 2-car garage. Washer/dryer No pets. No smoking. Credit Check. High Point Farms. $1000/ mo. + deposit. Avail. Now. 804-241-3970

We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

MECH- 3 BR 2 BA Brick rancher, garage, 3 wooded ac. Updated! No smoking or pets. $1,200. mo. 513-2402

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2.5 acre plot- Off of Rt. 360, Hughes Road. $110,000. 779-0173

Multi-Area Property GWENS Island - 3bdrm, 1.5 bath, 2-story. eat-in kitchen, liv. rm. dining rm w/screen porch. 2-add’l outbuildings, detached garage on 2 acres. $245,000. 804-725-0552.

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In racks and boxes at the following locations in Ashland, Hanover, King William, Glen Allen and around Mechanicsville.

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’78 FORD LTD-2 83k original mi Burgundy. Good cond. $1500. OBO 380-1392

Hanover Cleaners, Mechanicsville Drug Store, EVB, Village Bank, Padow’s, 360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners, Colonial Pharmacy, Shoney’s, Lee-Davis BP, Studley Store,Tropical Smoothie Café, West Store, Atlee Library, Valero-Atlee & Meadowbridge and Antonio’s Pizza

HONDA - ’93 PRELUDE, 161K mi. Red, manual, sun roof. 1-owner. $2950. 804-741-2965

Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON ’03 Fatboy, lots of extras, Exc. cond., $12,500 804-399-4060

Trucks/Tractors 1972 K5 Blazer 454, restored inside & out, beautiful truck. $15,500. Must see! See pics on Craigslist. Call 804-690-2380 or 804-769-4714

ûWANTED û Abandoned junk cars Pay $200 & UP Cash No title needed. 804-677-0156

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Area 44 5-BDRM, 3-bath home in Mech. on 1/2 acre lot. $350,000. Call Owner 779-0173

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Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles Wanted

All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

HANOVER Courthouse area. 2 BR 2 BA in Country Setting- All appl. Pets ok w/ dep. $775. mo 244-4849

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HANOVER COURT HOUSE: Wickham Building, Hanover County Administration Building and Houndstooth Restaurant

ASHLAND: Ashland Visitors Center, Smokey Pig, McLean’s Restaurant, Rite Aid, Cross Grocery, Henry Clay Shopping Center, Sheetz, Skateland and Patrick Henry YMCA

KING WILLIAM: BP/Pitstop, Valero/FasMart, Rennie’s Texaco/BurgerKing and 360 Hardware & Rental

GLEN ALLEN: Green Top Sporting Goods, Chick-Fil-A VA Center, Hill City Chophouse and Bank of Essex

HOME IMPROVEMENT S

Concrete/Brick D & P Concrete Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways, garages, agerate & footings. 572-4510 or 221-0683

Chimney Cleaning Hanover C h i m n e y Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

Carpentry Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 328-0158

Driveways

Electrical DANNY Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804640-5044 Lloyds Electrical Service Inc. For all your wiring needs. Res.& Comm. ClassA, Lic & Ins. Free Est 746-3650 / 909-2253

Floors Hardwood Installation & Refinishing. Laminate & Tile flooring also. Lic. & Ins. Call Derrick 804928-6564.

Fencing

General Contractors

Heating/AC

S.F. Barnes IV • Sheds • Decks • Siding

• Gutters • Wood Rot Repair • Plumbing • Tile Work

Serving the greater Richmond area

• Bathrooms • Sidewalks

• Residential & commercial service • Preventative maintenance agreements • System replacements • Custom ductwork design • Complete installation of heating and air conditioning systems

• Foundation & Brick Repair • Roof Repair • Interior Trim • Shelving • Power Washing

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Home Repairs

Handyman

DAC Home Improvements - Carpentry, tiling, wood flrs, painting & patios. No job is too small! Call 339-2476

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The Calendar and the Season are changing If it’s time for a change for you, let Tripp help you with selling or buying your home

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

Renovated in 2006 w/ All The Bells & Whistles in the Heart of Bellevue! Tons of refinished wd flrs, spectacular kitchen w/granite & stainless steel appliances, living room w/gas FP, spacious sunny den off the rear w/a full bath & full size utility room, updated electric, thermal windows, studio out back w/ ceramic tile flr & HVAC & So VIRTUAL TOUR Much More! $317,000.

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PRICED UNDER ASSESSMENT LEE DAVIS DISTRICT

Charming 55+ Community - Maintenance Free Living! Wd Flrs thruout, 3 BR’s, 2 ½ Baths, EatIn Kitchen, Living Room w/ Wd Flrs, Double Sided Gas FP & Open to the Dining Room, Sunny Florida Room, large Patio w/ Retractable Awning, 2-Car Attached Garage & More. One Of The Nicest Homes In The Neighborhood! $264,950.

2,200 sq. ft. Transitional with 4 bedrooms including a master suite, formal rooms, family room w/ a real wood burning FP, eat-in kitchen, two-tiered deck w/ built-in bench & large table, patio, two-car garage, fenced backyard, maintenance free vinyl siding, all appliances convey, natural gas heat/central air plus a oneyear ERA warranty! VIRTUAL TOUR $260,000.

Over 2,100 sq. ft., formal dining room, huge great room, sunny kitchen w/ wd flrs, 4 bedrooms, walk-up attic for storage, oversized 2-car garage w/ built-in work bench & storage cabinet, custom detached tool shed, rear deck, 2-zone heating & cooling, vinyl siding, plus one year ERA Warranty. THIS HOME IS READY FOR YOU! VIRTUAL TOUR

DRAMATIC TRANSITIONAL IN MILESTONE

WELL-KEPT TRANSITIONAL PRICED UNDER ASSESSMENT!

PARADE OF HOMES WINNER HANOVER HIGH DISTRICT Y

$259,000.

Almost 2,500 sq. ft., 2-story foyer, fresh interior paint, formal rooms w/ wd flrs, 1st-floor office, family room w/ gas FP, four bedrooms including a vaulted master w/ two walk-in closets & a deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, 2-car side entry garage, vinyl siding, rear deck, front porch plus a oneyear ERA warranty! VIRTUAL TOUR $299,950.

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

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

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

Almost 2,200 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, new vinyl siding and windows, new kitchen with granite countertops, new electrical and plumbing, new HVAC, 2-car garage/workshop, fenced backyard, large half-acre lot, plus one-year ERA warranty! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE $8,000 TAX CREDIT! VIRTUAL TOUR $229,950.

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

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Beautiful Transitional in the Private Gated Community of Woodruff! 2,300 sq. ft., 4 BRs, huge kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, formal dining room, large great room w/gas FP, 2-car garage, full front porch, vinyl siding & windows, walk-up attic, 2-zone heating & cooling, dimensional roof, rear deck plus generator hook-up. VIRTUAL TOUR $279,950.

WELL MAINTAINED RANCHER ATLEE DISTRICT

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ALL BRICK RANCHER

Almost 1500 square feet, three bedrooms, two full baths, jetted tub, two car garage, electric heat pump and central air, fenced back yard, front country porch, two tiered deck, all appliances convey plus one year ERA Warranty. Competitively priced below assessment! $214,950.

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Beautiful Transitional w/ 3,700 sq. ft., formal rooms w/ wd flrs, two-story FR w/ built-in bookcases, 1st-flr office, 5 bedrms, 2-zone heating & cooling, 2-car side entry garage, vinyl siding & windows, awesome fenced backyard w/ tons of landscaping, screen porch, custom stone paver patio, irrigation system plus oneyear ERA warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $429,000.

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Almost 2,400 sq. ft., formal rooms, vaulted family room w/gas FP, spacious kitchen, 4 bedrooms, newer dimensional roof, 2-zone heating & cooling, private backyard, rear deck, front porch, one-car garage, tasteful landscaping on a great cul-de-sac lot plus convenient to interstates & shopping. $279,950.

Lovely Maintained Rancher! Almost 1,900 square feet. 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths, refinished wood floors throughout, formal rooms, family room w/ brick FP, new windows, paved drive, enclosed back porch plus one year ERA Warranty. Still time to Take Advantage of the $8,000 TAX CREDIT! $229,950.

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PRIVATE 2.8 ACRE LOT KING WILLIAM

4,300 sq. ft., Hanover High School district, 5 BR’s, 3½ baths, two family rooms w/ fireplaces, new replacement windows, 3-zone heating & cooling, tennis court, gazebo, inground pool, sunroom, office & recreational space and so much more sitting on a 3.64 acre lot – Horses are Welcome! $325,000.

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

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Open Kitchen w/ Granite, Tasteful Colors Thruout, Grand Master Suite w/ Sitting Area & Freshly Tiled Bath w/ Separate Tub & Shower, Three Other Big Bedrooms, Formal Rooms, Family Room w/ Gas FP, Tons of Wd Flrs, Vinyl Siding, Two- Car Garage, Fenced Backyard, Full Irrigation & More! This House Is A True Gem! $337,000. VIRTUAL TOUR

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Move-in condition!! Over 3,100 sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, formal rooms w/ wood floors, family room w/ gas FP, kitchen w/ huge nook area, rec room, two-car attached garage, rear deck, wrap around front porch, 2-zone gas heat/central air, rear stairs sitting on a ¾-acre lot! $349,950.

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CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME IN BELLEVUE

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

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Almost 3,700 sq. ft., formal rooms w/wd floors, beautiful 2 story FR w/ gas FP, huge kitchen w/ ceramic tile flrs, Corian countertops & maple cabinets, incredible master suite w/ 2 walk-in closets & sitting area, dual staircases, 1st flr office, rear deck, fenced back yard w/ manicured landscaping, ERA Warranty plus a 2 car garage. Low $429,950’s

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Stunning Waterfront Lot – 13-Acre Lake! 3,300 sq. ft., 2 huge rec rooms, gourmet kitchen, formal rooms, large custom rear deck, 3-zone heating & cooling, master suite w/a deluxe bath and a jetted tub, detached tool shed, irrigation system (provided by lake water), ERA One Year Warranty. Sitting on a 1.48 ACRE LOT! VIRTUAL TOUR $475,000.

ONE-OWNER HOME IN KINGS CHARTER

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

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