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plans to take part in parades as her community’s representative. randy Kieper, A sophomore at the newly Lee-Davis High School, crowned Miss Brandy won the Miss Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville title in her could be described as a third year of competition. young woman with an In 2009, she was first runadmirable goal: “to do as much for the community as ner-up to the Junior Miss Mechanicsville and also won possible.” Last Thursday, she talked for her essay. She was first runner-up to Miss about the excitement she Mechanicsville experienced the previous and also the Saturday in the pageant, evening an annual event spongown categosored by the Pamunkey ry in 2010. Junior Woman’s Club. Serving With community with her service as the cornerin 2011 are stone to her reign, Isabella Brandy already has set “Bella” her sights on workMoncure, ing with Special Junior Olympics, Miss “which I’ve Mechparticipatanicsed in before.” see She KIEPER, pg. 7 ` also

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With only one exception, the $390.7 million budget proposed for Hanover County for Fiscal Year 2012 by county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. received support during a public hearing last Wednesday. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors received comments, which centered on Hanover County Public Schools

and the Hanover Arts and Activities Center (HAAC). Support for the last budget proposal from retiring superintendent Dr. Stewart D. Roberson came from the Hanover Education Association, HCPS Business Advisory Committee, Hanover Education Foundation and Hanover Professional Educators. Shellie Waldron, president of the HEA, noted no positions

Peterson pursues local BOS office W. Canova in Mechanicsville. Peterson, a He was a member Me c h a n i c s v i l l e of the Corp of Cadets resident and busiat Virginia Tech and nessman, has graduated in 1968 announced his canwith a Bachelor of didacy to represent Architecture, includthe Mechanicsville ing fifth year studDistrict on ies in Urban and the Hanover Regional Planning. County Board of PETERSON Upon graduation, Supervisors. he enlisted in the U.S. Peterson is an Army as a second lieutenant architect and the proprietor of see PETERSON, pg. 4 ` Canova Associates Architecture

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he was “here in support of the proposed budget for county schools.” In recent years, he said school systems had been receiving “a lot of one-time federal funding. This budget prepares the system to wean itself off those federal funds.” Angela Downer, president of the HPE, asked the supervisors “to approve Dr. Roberson and the School Board’s budget see BUDGET, pg. 19 `

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West subdivision. “The homes we built in Cherrydale West not only helped us get started, but also showed people what we’re capable of doing,” Chris Balducci, president of Balducci Builders, said. “So when the opportunity to build starter homes in Mechanicsville came about, we

welcomed it with open arms.” As custom homebuilders, the Balduccis offer potential buyers several choices — from the overall home plans to the hand-painted walls and trim. In addition to the many options offered, the homes in Morning Glory will feature see BALDUCCI, pg. 4 `

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ball rolling.” Rick Balducci, president of Balducci Continued from pg. 2 b Realty, agreed. “Part of the reason we’ve been in busiamenities, including vinyl energy efficient ness for 25 years is that we’re always open windows and paved driveways. “Each home will have energy-efficient to suggestions. Satisfying demand is a big heating systems and custom-built oak cabinets,” Dennis Balducci, vice president of Balducci Builders and head of the company’s Electrical Division, said. “They may be smaller, but these are still Balducci-built homes.” While the recent economic downturn did have some impact on the homebuilding THE BROOK industry, the Balduccis said their back-tobasics approach was not influenced by the is one of the house designs offered economy. They said it was something that people factor in our success,” Rick said. had been asking for. Having developed several communities As Chris said, “Our Additions and in Mechanicsville, including Huntington Remodeling Division was created simply Woods and Madison Springs, the Balduccis because we were getting a lot of calls asking were looking to create a subdivision that if we did remodeling work. So when we could accommodate smaller homes on started hearing from people that they were smaller lots. After months of working closelooking for brand new affordable homes in ly with Hanover County officials, Morning Mechanicsville, we knew we had to get the Glory began taking shape. They’ve devel-

oped a neighborhood that features curb and gutter, sidewalks and a playground area. “As lifelong residents of Hanover County, we have a particular interest in every neighborhood we develop,” Dennis said. “We want to make sure it’s done right, because this is our home too.” In an effort to provide maximum affordability, Balducci Builders will be partnering with area lenders to offer competitive financing, including special incentive programs for first-time homebuyers. Construction is slated to begin this summer. For Rick, Morning Glory is a chance to pass on that quality to the next generation. “When we were getting started, we built a lot of homes for our friends, including people we went to Lee-Davis (High School) with. Now their kids are looking for their first homes, and they want to stay in Mechanicsville,” Rick said. “Our goal is to provide the same satisfaction that Balducci Builders has been known for over the past 25 years,” he added.

tightly as they have to budget their own family expenses. All of these visions can be met if we have a board that will provide strong oversight over the growth of government employment and the budget,” he added. Peterson and Pat, his wife of 25 years, live in the village of Mechanicsville. They have three children, two of whom graduated from Lee-Davis High School. They also have six grandchildren. Peterson has a history of service to the community. He is a member and past president of the Hanover County Rotary Club, he was the Governor’s Special Representative for the formation of the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and he is a board member of the Hanover Rotary Foundation. He also serves on the Bon Secours MRMC Community Advisory Board; he has served as a member of Hanover County’s Housing Task force and is currently a member of the Building Code Appeals Board for King William County. He is actively involved in Mechanicsville’s Church of the Redeemer, serving in the choir and as a lector. He also has served on two building committees and has chaired the Parish Council. Peterson said he believes that “Even though Hanover County has been built on a strong foundation of limited government, we may have strayed from those

principles in recent years. Recent growth in the size and cost of local government has been at a rate more than three times greater than the increase in population. But we can return to the vision of our founders through strong oversight. We can build a community that retains their values while efficiently maintaining high standards of service in our core functions.” “In Rotary we have a motto, ‘Service Above Self ’. I would like to see our government function under that same belief, and we can,” he said. “We can have a government that serves its citizens and enhances employment opportunities. We can provide quality education and maintain the highest standards for public safety and welfare. We can do all of these things without increasing the tax burden. We simply need a board that will serve as good stewards of our resources, both human and financial. “If I am allowed the opportunity to serve Mechanicsville as well as the rest of Hanover County, I will provide that stewardship and insist on our government doing what is right rather than what may be expedient.” Friends of Canova Peterson will be hosting “Coffee with Canova” from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Mechanicsville branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library. The public is invited to join in this kick off to the Peterson Campaign. Coffee and pastries or bagels will be provided.

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and was awarded the bronze star during his service as an armored cavalry platoon leader in Vietnam. When he completed his service in the Armed Forces, he began his career in architecture, moving to Mechanicsville in 1973 and founding Canova Associates Architecture in 1979. Peterson said he is running for office in order to give back to the community that has supported him through the years. “I fully recognize that my successes are directly attributable to the generosity and support of this community, a debt I can never fully repay. When approached about running for public office, it occurred to me that this would be an opportunity to make a down payment,” he said. “As an architect, I have spent most of my life listening to others, understanding their visions, needs and financial limitations, and turning them into reality. I believe these are skills needed by members of our board.” “What I am hearing from my neighbors is that they envision a safe community with quality education for our children. They want jobs to be available so that they can support their families and they want taxes to be assessed fairly and used efficiently in support of those functions. They want a government that budgets their taxes as

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County administrator shares 2012 initiatives With the Hanover County Board of Supervisors scheduled to adopt its Fiscal Year 2012 budget on April 13, county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. also has been busy preparing initiatives for the coming year. During the March 23 regular meeting, he presented the following: ✔ A high speed Internet opportunity that he described as being of “significant citizen interest.” He also said it should be one of the top items for 2012. ✔ Conduct a Citizen Survey. The last was taken three years ago. Harris said a vendor has been identified. Further discussions are planned “to understand what level of flexibility we have in the survey.” He said they want to “benchmark important data against previous survey” and determine “how we rank against our peers.” ✔ Update the 2012 Comprehensive Plan in two steps between July and December. Harris said they would “try and define the scope.” With elections this year, he also said the update will not be undertaken until the new board takes office in January 2012. ✔ Revise the Business District Ordinance. Harris said they are “looking for opportunities to look to the future and make sure we address those changes as they come about.” ✔ Utility service for U.S. 33, which, Harris said, is “major construction for us.” He said “attractive” bids had been received. The expectation is 18 to 24 months for construction. He also said the project “deserves board initiative status for the upcoming year.” ✔ Revise the Subdivision Ordinance, with a goal of updating and reorganizing “some of our ordinances that have not had attention in a long period of time.” ✔ County Strategic Plan, which includes a mission, vision, organizational strategic plan, functional strategic plan (Public Safety and Human Services), department strategic plans (Sheriff ’s Office, Fire/EMS and Economic Development). It is obvious Harris and his administrative staff have put considerable time and effort into these initiatives. Based on his proposals, it looks like 2012 is going to be a positive and productive year in Hanover County. Melody Kinser

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in response to the roadway used as a dump. I agree wholeheartedly that both sides of Rural Point Road have become a dumping ground. As a Mechanicsville resident for seven years now, I do not believe I have ever seen it so littered. There are even old newspaper boxes that litter the roadside as well. Littering does still carry a fine in Hanover, does it not? However, why should anyone have to be reminded of the obvious? Whether it is fellow Hanoverians or those passing through our county responsible for the littering, we should still keep it green and clean. I am sure there are individuals required to give community service hours and could we simply include Rural Point Road as part of that program. Debbie Mills Mechanicsville

violence. I am fed up with the injustice that is going on in our country perpetrated by the very leaders of our government and court system who are supposed to be enforcing the law rather than trashing and disobeying it. In the case of illegal immigration they are flagrantly committing an outright felony by so doing (under Section 8 USC 1324[a](1)(A)[iv](iii) any US citizen that knowingly assists an illegal alien, provides them with employment, food, water or shelter has committed a felony.) It is my hope that putting this information before the public and my interpretation of it will give the victims of these crimes a chance to finally get justice. I know in my own state of Virginia we are still grieving over the loss of two Virginians recently killed by these illegals — either through being drunk or driving without a license. It is time our immigration laws are rigidly enforced. We don’t need immigration law reform: We need immigration law enforcement. These laws were designed for a specific purpose: To protect the citizens of this nation from undesirables and criminals entering and bringing irreparable harm and damage to our citizens and our nation. It is time for our government officials and the courts to put Americans first and insure their protection under current law from the illegal and harmful activities from those entering this country illegally to do harm and damage to our citizens. Citizens, you now have an option to get justice: Go for it! Richard W. Firth Mechanicsville

I think I have the solution to eliminate the excessive debts of all Americans while also eliminating excessive entitlement programs. All 310 million Americans — that’s every legal man, woman and child — will receive a check for $1 million in exchange for the elimination of all entitlement programs. I know you are saying, “Whoa,” sounds like a lot? Where is the money going to come from? Well, after all, it is $53 million less than the $363 million our federal government paid Planned Parenthood last year. Walt Fitzhugh Hanover

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Eliminating excessive debts

The letter regarding our new

recycling center on Rural Point Road was right on target. Unfortunately, we have several other centers in Hanover: Coolwater and Sliding Hill, to name a couple. If our county expects to attract new residents and businesses, we really need to show some pride in ourselves. Georgia posts signs that read “$1,000 fine for throwing trash onto our roads”. Guess what? Not a piece of trash to be seen. Do signs really cost that much? Why not try that approach? We also could try keeping the weeds under control at the intersections and along the roads. I don’t notice this problem in Henrico County. If they can do it, so can we! Linda Mercier Mechanicsville

Develop energy plan immediately I was reading a magazine the other day and came across an advertisement. The information read, “Some analysts see oil and gas running low within a decade or two at present consumption rates. Demand grows 3.7 percent annually. Supply shrinks. Oil and gas provide 75 percent of our energy. Forty-five percent of our oil is imported. Meanwhile, studies indicate half the energy we use is wasted. Cutting that waste would increase our resources. Others see abundant energy undeveloped. Oil shale, tar sands, centuries of coal, uranium, solar power, wind power, electricity from the sea. But these developments take money and time. We’re already late. Developing tomorrow’s energy must start today!” It went on a little more about the “free market system must be allowed to balance energy

prices with demand.” Robin R. Hill Mechanicsville

Time for peace in, around Israel The state of Israel approached the organizers of the flotilla — prior to their departure and late, while at sea — and invited them to dock at the Port of Ashdod for the sake of transferring their cargo to Gaza, subject to security inspection. The organizers of the flotilla intentionally ignored repeated warnings — including messages from the European Union — and rejected offers by Israel and Egypt to transfer humanitarian goods. Israel was lured into this terrorist trap. People are not starving in Gaza. In fact, Israel has delivered 2/3 of a ton of supplies to every man, woman and child in Gaza this year alone. The need for the blockade comes from the terrorist nature of Hamas, which allows and has encouraged terrorists to use Gaza as a launching pad for sending rockets towards Israeli civilians. Israel’s actions are aimed at blocking arms and explosives shipments to Hamas, which is at war with the Jewish state. Since Israel gave up all of Gaza in 2005 with hopes for peace, Hamas and other terrorists operating from Gaza have fired more than 7,000 rockets and mortar shells aimed at Israeli civilians. Why would anyone want to allow Iran-backed Hamas to rearm with more rockets? The time for peace between Israel and her neighbors is now. Real peace will begin when the world community treats Israel with the same rights as other countries — including Israel’s right to defend its citizens. Sue Blake Richmond

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HHS Wind Ensemble to perform at Landmark t 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, the Hanover High School Wind Ensemble will have the distinct honor of performing under the direction of band director Amy Birdsong at the Landmark Theatre for the University of Virginia’s Virginia Bandarama. “I am thrilled at the opportunity for the Wind Ensemble to perform at the Landmark Theater,” Birdsong said. “Not only do we get to perform alongside two very talented and reputable performing ensembles, but we are performing in a venue with such historical significance to the Richmond area.” “Students rarely have the opportunity to perform outside of a school auditorium. This particular hall inspires such awe and will certainly make the hard work put into our repertoire carry even great magnitude,” she added. The University of Virginia’s Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Bill Pease, Director of Bands at UVA, also invited the Cosby High School Titan Band to perform independently on stage. A performance by the University of Virginia’s Wind Ensemble will follow. The final performance of the evening will be a mass band consisting of all 230 musicians playing selections from “The Music Man.” Tickets, which are $5 per person, are only being sold at the door on Saturday, April 9. Thirty-three HHS musicians, the largest number ever from HHS, were selected by audition for the All District Band that was held at Atlee

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High School on Feb. 5. Twenty-three students were selected for the Symphonic Band (top Ensemble) and 10 students were selected for the Concert Band. Nine of these students were eligible for All State, five of which were earned first chair. The musicians are: Justus Allen, Daniel Alonso, Brady Anthony-Brumfield, Alec Baldwin, Lance Brown, Christian Clark, Cassie

Davis, Colin Dillard, Julia Dry, Matt Elliott, Charlie Frise, Brendan Geer, Michael Goolsby, Lindsey Gregg, Harrison Howell, Mark James, Stu Kindle, Austin Nuckols, Dane Orie, Justin Ott, Allison Parcell, Chris Pennington, James Pennington, Scott Pruett, Brice Pully, Matt Santucci, Christina Stephens, Hannah Tibbett, Emily Turner, Zack Verham, Sam Westrick, Kayen Wilborn.

Two students earned seats in the All State Band after their auditions at James Madison University on Feb. 26. Sam Westrick, a senior, earned the ranking of second tuba in the state, while Julia Dry, a junior, earned the ranking of seventh flute in the state. The All State Band and Orchestra will perform at Charlottesville High School in Charlottesville at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 9.

The Hanover High Wind Ensemble and Hanover High Concert Band also participated in The District 1 State Concert Assessment on March 18 at Atlee High School. The Wind Ensemble achieved an outstanding accomplishment of all “A’s” from all three judges while performing college-level repertoire. Both Hanover bands received the highest rating of Superior for their performances.

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Taylor was not just enthusiastic about Japan but the world, having traveled to South Korea, Taiwan, Hawaii and Italy. Her weekends were full of friends, hiking, snowboarding and sight-seeing. Taylor was always busy with her projects, whether she was making jewelry, origami or a presentation for her students. Above all, she had a lifelong passion for reading. Taylor made amazing friends in Japan but still managed to keep up the great relationships she had made while in Virginia. Most importantly, she continued to talk to her boyfriend, James Kenney, and their relationship grew from afar. James visited her twice in Japan, sharing in her passion for the country. He planned on proposing to her upon her return to Richmond in August. As she did for her many students, whether they were Japanese or American, Taylor instilled a love for foreign culture in the hearts of her family. Her exuberance for the world she lived in overflowed. Taylor’s smile, humor and intelligence infected those around her, inspiring learning and curiosity, but mostly, unrecoverable experiences and friendships. From the city on the James River to the fishing town of Ishinomaki, the ephemeral life of a true ambassador filled the hearts of many and has left them gaping. The vigils of restless mourners in the place she grew up and in the land halfway around the world she so loved silently soothe Taylor’s spirit, a spirit now known and shared by distant lands, a testament to her life. Taylor is survived by her mother, Jeanne; father, Andy; sister, Julz; brother, Jeff; and grandparents, Lora B. Anderson and Leroy L. Anderson Jr. A service was held Saturday, April 2, 2011 at St. Edward Church at 10701 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, Va. 23235. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Taylor Anderson Memorial Fund for the purpose of rebuilding schools in

the region where Taylor taught. Donations may be made at www. st.catherines.org/tayloranderson. Checks should be made payable to St. Catherine’s School Foundation. The school asks that donors write “Taylor Anderson Memorial Gift” in the memo line and mail donations to Taylor Anderson Memorial Gift, c/o St. Catherine’s Foundation, 6001 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23226.

Michael Bryant Baker. An angel, Michael Bryant Baker, was born Nov. 27, 1969 to the late Mary Ida Baker Townes, Mechanicsville. Our beloved Mike was called home to be with the Lord suddenly on March 26, 2011. Michael leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Sonya M. Hubbard-Baker; two daughters, Brittany and Milan Baker; two sons, Jalen Williams and Damarae Kendall of Tappahannock, Va.; two stepchildren, SaMiyah and Samuel Taylor IV; a sister, Renea Baker of Fredericksburg, Va.; motherin-law, Sandra Hubbard; three sisters-in-law, Jennifer Tarrington, JayMee Hubbard and DeCima Deadman; a niece, Tracie Baker-Taylor; a nephew, Travaughn BakerJohnson; three nephews-inlaw and six nieces-in-law; a devoted friend, Lisa Beasley; and a host of family and friends. Family received friends Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St., where homegoing services were also held. Dr. Earl M. Brown, pastor. Rev. Maceo Freeman officiated. Graveside services were held at First Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Va. Arrangements entrusted to Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

and Steven Blankenship; and great-grandchildren, Continued from pg. 10 b Noah, Connor, Reagan and Hunter. She was a DominReuben E. Baskette Jr., ion employee for 29 years. 88, of Mechanicsville, passed The family received friends away on Tuesday, March 29, Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the 2011. He was the son of the late Monaghan Funeral Home, Reuben E. Sr. and Mary Smith 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Baskette and the widower of Mechanicsville. Graveside Joyce Baskette. He is survived services were held Monday, by his daughter, Elizabeth BradApril 4, 2011 at Oakwood ley; a son, Bob Baskette; and Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, grandchildren, Daniel Peilecke contributions may be made to and Sara Bradley. The family the American Cancer Society. received friends on Thursday, March 31, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Dewayne R. Collins Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Sr., of Sandston, passed away Rd., where a funeral service was April 1, 2011. He was born June 29, 1941, in Collinsville, Ill., and held on Friday, April 1, 2011. raised in Blackstone. He was Graveside services were held preceded in death by his parents, at St. Stephens Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences Roy and Elsie Collins; and a sister, may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com. FLAG FOOTBALL

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Frances Mills Gatewood, 86, of Beaverdam, the widow of John Russell Gatewood, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2011. She is survived by her sister, Katherine Cauthorne, and two

brother-in-law, Frank Gatewood and Herbert Gatewood (Jennette). The family received friends on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, 2011 at Duke’s Chapel. Graveside services were held at Fork Episcopal Church, Doswell.

Berthena M. Giles, “Mom Bertha”, departed this life on Friday, March 25, 2011. She is survived by two sons, Thomas and Robert Giles; two daughters, Mary Anderson and Bertha Giles; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, one son-insee OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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Reardon III, Mark J. Reardon and Rebecca A. Reardon; one greatgranddaughter, Aslyn T. Byrnes; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and loving friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to several dear friends for their support during this difficult time, as well as to Durcellia of Bon Secours Hospice for her devotion and loving care. The family received friends Monday, April 4, 2011 at Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. A funeral service was held Tuesday, April Billy Thomas Harris, 69, 5, 2011 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox of Glen Allen, passed away on Cathedral, 30 Malvern Ave., Tuesday, March 29, 2011. He Richmond, Va. 23221. Graveside was preceded in death by his wife, Lennie “Judy” Harris. Mr. services followed at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowHarris was the owner of Glen ers, donations may be made to Allen Plumbing and Heating. Saints Constantine and Helen A graveside service was held Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Forest Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 30 Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements Malvern Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221, or Bon Secours Hospice, by Angelus. 5875 Bremo Road, Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. Roane Leon Harris, of King William, passed away John E. Krebbs, 87, of March 29, 2011. He is survived Ashland, passed away Friday, by two sisters, Louise Kersey April 1, 2011. He is survived and Christine Harris; a brother, James Robert Roane; six children, by his wife of 65 years, Mary “Rilla” W. Krebbs; two sons, Christine Bryant, Chloe Harris, John E. Krebbs Jr. (Paula) and James Harris, Raymond Harris, David W. Krebbs (Ruth), all Oppielee Washington-Williams and Trinette Harris; 18 grandchil- of Mechanicsville. Also four grandchildren, one greatdren, eight great-grandchildren, grandchild; and his sister, one great-great-grandchild; and Elizabeth Krebbs of Lynchburg, a host of nieces, nephews and Va. Mr. Krebbs served in the friends. A memorial service was held Monday, April 4, 2011 at the 8th Army Air Force during WW II. He retired from Molins Baptist Liberty Baptist Church, Machine and was a member of King William, Va. A reception Overbrook Presbyterian Church. followed. The family received friends Sunday, April 3, 2011 at the Atlee Jeanne Tsatiri Hines, Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 83, of Glen Allen, born Aug. 17, Route 301 and Shady Grove Road. 1927, departed this life at home on Graveside services were private. April 1, 2011. She was preceded A memorial service will be held in death by her husband, Roger 11 a.m. Tuesday at Overbrook J. Hines. She is survived by her Presbyterian Church. In lieu of children, Jeanne H. Parker and flowers, please make donations to Kathleen H. Reardon; two sisters, Overbrook Presbyterian Church, Vassilia Tsatiri and Aghapi Nicols; 2605 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, five grandchildren, Kelly Byrnes Va. 23228. (Charlie Broschart), Michael S. Byrnes Jr. (Adelitha), John E. Martha Jane Mills; and a granddaughter, Amy Mazza (Andrew). Mr. Hall worked 31 years for the Orkin company, and was a lifetime farmer. The family received friends on Sunday, April 3, 2011, in the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy. in Ashland, where funeral services were held Monday, April 4, 2011. Graveside services were held in Shiloh United Methodist Church cemetery, Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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Cantor hints at possible shutdown in R-MC talk By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., hinted that a partial shutdown of the government is a real possibility given the political atmosphere in Washington, D.C., surrounding the budget process. “We’ve got to get through this fight in the next two weeks, and, if we don’t resolve something, you will see, most likely, a partial shutdown,” Cantor told an audience at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland last week. “There has to be a willingness to give up defense of the spending of every dollar and every cent in Washington. We can’t have it any more,” Cantor said, noting that discretionary spending increased 24 percent over the past two years. Cantor, the Majority Leader of the House, is supporting his party’s plan to cut $60 billion from this year’s budget. The native Richmonder also cited a need to address entitlements and devise a plan that will ensure the viability of Social Security and other programs. Borrowing 42 cents of every dollar is not the answer, according to Cantor. “The real problem is entitlements. The obligations that we have connected with Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid will bankrupt this country if we don’t do something about it,” Cantor said. He said the Republicans would present their budget within the next two weeks that will include “a blueprint for the next year and nine years after that.” Cantor said the plan calls for fundamental reform, with tough solutions. He said citizens 54 and younger are facing a system that will look different. “We have to come to grips to the fact that if we are going to save these programs, they’re going to look a lot different, but that’s what we have to do to secure a better future.” The 7th District representative was the featured speaker at R-MC’s Legislative Leaders speaker series, and began his remarks by expressing his condolences to the family of earthquake/ tsunami victim and R-MC graduate Taylor Anderson who perished in Japan last month. Cantor said his rise to success came from humble beginnings. The grandson of immigrants, he attended Collegiate School in Richmond and eventually became a real estate lawyer and broker before entering public life. He said his grandparents came to America with realistic expectations of a fair playing field that allowed them the chance to succeed. He said

the ability of Americans to “outwork and outinnovate anyone” should not be discounted. Cantor expressed lukewarm support for the military action in Libya, but questioned how the current policy would achieve regime change. “So, if we’re calling for regime change, we’re saying no boots on the ground, and we don’t know who that new regime would be. I think a lot of us have questions,” he said. The Majority Leader stressed the importance of promoting entrepreneurship in America, and cited the need for more “gazelle” type businesses. Cantor said these new companies create 10 percent of new jobs. “Gazelles mean more jobs.” “Americans are unique in our ability to apply creativity, intellect and leadership to solve problems,” Cantor said. The congressman told a supportive audience that America is at a crossroads. “We have before us a choice: Who we want to be as a country. Here are the choices: weak or strong, lagging or leading, shrinking or growing. Do we want to a country where the people work for the government, or the government works for the people?” he asked. “We have to shift from a government that smothers new jobs and business growth that to one that nurtures an environment of getting people back to work and allowing the American people to do what they do best, to innovate and compete,” Cantor said. He said Washington is waging a “regulatory assault that is blocking job growth and threatening our economic future.” He also said his party would introduce legislation to require congressional approval of any new regulation that has a significant impact on the economy. He also acknowledged the importance of the Tea Party in the current budgetary debates. “The Tea Party helped light a fire under our agenda, for sure,” he said. “They’ve helped to focus attention on the surge of government spending as well as the surge in government’s intrusion into the private sector. And, believe me, Washington needs a surge protector.” Cantor took submitted questions from the audience at the end of his remarks that covered a variety of issues and included one that always seems to come up. One audience member submitted the question that evoked the only one word answer of the evening. The question asked if Cantor had intentions of running for president. “No.”

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The motion, later denied, followed a burning denunciation of the couple from the witness stand by the mother of one of the two juvenile victims in the case. “The two of you make me sick,” the mother said, glaring at 45-year-old Angela Linnon a few feet away. “You groomed these children for yourselves and you waited and waited. Then you pounced on them and devoured them.” The woman’s name is not being used to protect the identity of her son, who was 16 when Craig and Angela Linnon conspired to have sex with him in November 2009. The mother told of the humiliation and pain the two victims endured and their heroic stands to testify openly in court about what had happened. “”We are living, breathing, normal proof that it can happen to normal families that are out here doing normal stuff,” she said. Hanover Circuit Judge J. Overton Harris overruled the motion for a mistrial based on the comments, which defense lawyers called a personal attack designed to inflame the jury rather than an assessment of the crimes committed by the Linnons. The jury returned at 1 a.m. on Thursday with the sentencing recommendation, which will be

formally imposed June 20. Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Shari L. Skipper confirmed that prosecutors had offered the Linnons six-month jail terms in exchange for guilty pleas to all charges, a deal that would have spared a half-dozen high school students, including the 16-year-old boy and girl victims, from having to testify. Defense lawyers Ed Riley and Seward M. McGhee argued that the testimony from the youths was inconsistent, filled with contradictions and illogical. “This didn’t happen. None of it happened,” said McGhee, Angela Linnon’s lawyer. McGhee attacked police tactics in the investigation, including one officer’s false assertion to the male victim that there was a tape of his encounter with Angela Linnon. The two met in a stockroom at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, where Craig Linnon taught. Linnon coordinated the meeting through explicit text messages he sent to the youth in November 2009. Linnon’s wife was the school nurse. Another encounter with a juvenile female victim occurred in an alcohol-and-marijuana-fueled party at the Linnons’ home in mid-December 2009 during a heavy snowstorm, according to testimony in the case. Skipper told jurors the youths had no reason see LINNONS, pg. 17 `

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MRMC places second in top five hospitals in Richmond Three Bon Secours hospitals have been ranked among the top five in Richmond in U.S. News & World Report’s first-ever Best Hospitals metro area rankings, available online at www. usnews.com/hospitals. Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center , St. Mary’s Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center have been ranked second, third and fourth, consecutively.

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to make up their graphic tale of sexual abuse and raunchy partying with the Linnons, people they liked and trusted but who took advantage of their naivite, plying them with liquor, marijuana, and their own home as a gathering place. Skipper showed jurors records of the times text messages and cell phone calls occurred between the Linnons and the young people. She told jurors the messages showed an overly familiar relationship and, when the messages inexplicably stopped, an interlude that likely was filled with sexual groping and acts of sodomy. The assertion was supported by statements made by the victims and other students in court. Angela Linnon was convicted of four felonies, each of which carried a maximum of five years in prison: carnal knowledge of a minor, two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor and conspiracy to take indecent liberties with a minor.

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Craig Linnon, 50, was convicted of six felonies, carrying up to 35 years in prison: four counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor, solicitation by a cellphone to engage in carnal knowledge and conspiracy to take indecent liberties with a minor. As the guilty verdicts were read, the female victim wept and held her mother in the front row. The female victim, 16, told jurors that at the December party sex among the juveniles occurred as well as with Angela Linnon, who the juvenile female victim said disrobed and invited her to engage in sex. Defense arguments in the case played on the prosecution’s reliance on circumstantial evidence and defense attorney Edward Riley scoffed at the male victim’s change in testimony regarding the time he spent in the stockroom with Angela:

the youth had earlier said 10 minutes but at trial Wednesday changed that to 30 minutes. Skipper described the Linnons as calculating predators who singled out victims because of their gullibility and responsiveness to sexual innuendo. Skipper attributed variations in testimony from prosecution witnesses to the age of the youths and their fears about what would happen if the sexual encounters became public. It has never been explained in detail how the alleged encounters came to the attention of authorities. The Linnons were arrested in January 2010, weeks after the alleged crimes took place. They were married in April 2009 and shared custody of Angela Linnon’s four children, some of whom wept in court as she was sentenced. McGhee and Riley attacked

witnesses who admitted engaging in sex with the underage victims and consuming alcohol at the Linnons’ home but were never prosecuted. Final arguments in the case Wednesday evening lasted about two and a half hours as lawyers sparred over legal details. Skipper repeatedly stressed the custodial role of the Linnons, even inside of their home and far beyond the halls of the school where she and her husband were employed. “It doesn’t end when the bell rings,” she said, referring to the responsibility of the Linnons to care for juvenile students. After court Thursday morning, the female victim said the jury’s decision “lifts a huge burden from my shoulders. I’m glad the jury determined what the truth is about what happened.”

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International dinner Photos submitted by Virginia Darnell

The Pamunkey Woman’s Club celebrated its International Outreach night with a covered dish dinner from around the world. Dishes from England, India, Switzerland, Ireland, China, Mexico, and many other countries were served. The speaker was Carolyn Griffis, a club member, who had been to China in the summer of 2010. She shared her impressions of the country and its people. In the business meeting following the dinner, the club joined with other clubs in Lee District in supporting Autism, the District Unity project. President Virginia Darnell, photo at left, announced that the club had won two awards at the Lee District Annual Meeting in March — one for Best Single Project in International Outreach and the other for Leadership. The club will be conduct an orientation program for new members and others at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the president’s home.

Anti-bullying program set at Rural Point school With an emphasis on antibullying education, Rural Point Elementary School will present “Bucket Fillers Don’t Bully Day on the Track” at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Throughout the year, students are encouraged to participate in numerous activi-

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for next year.” She also said the proposal supports “reasonable class size.” Sharon Stiles and Lorie Foley spoke on behalf of HAAC. Stiles, who serves as president of the board, asked the supervisors to “revisit discretionary funding.” She said she “realized there are limited resources and many worthy organizations requesting funds.” HAAC’s role in the Ashland community, as well as countywide, Stiles added, is noted in the usage. With wedding receptions being held there, she said the economy benefits through lodging and restaurants. HAAC is involved with the Ashland Musical Variety Show, Ashland Railroad Run, Bluemont Concert Series, Children’s Musical Theatre Camp and Hanover Idols. Located at 500 S. Center St., HAAC provides use of the building free of charge to county programs. Stiles said it also serves as home to the Hanover Concert Band. “Please reconsider and include HAAC in the 2012 proposed budget and any support

you’re able to give,” she added. Foley told the board that she is “actively involved in two HAAC programs,” the variety show and children’s theatre. “The center plays and important role in the community and attracts the larger Metro Richmond area to Hanover,” she said. Foley also pointed to the “economic impact to the community. HAAC is more than just a very old building; it is a hub of activity and we’re beaming right now,” having just wrapped up another successful variety show, which is held on a biennial basis. She said this year’s variety show, which she referred to as “a spectacle of music, magic and mayhem,” featured all seven of the county’s districts. FeedMore, created by the merger of Meals on Wheels and the Central Virginia Food Bank, was addressed by Joe Arnold. He said the umbrella agency works to alleviate hunger in Hanover County and is “making a significant difference.” With today’s economic struggles, Arnold said senior citizens are “facing difficult choices in paying for medications, food and utilities.” He turned to the supervisors for continued support.

Tom Clark was the lone voice in taking a different approach to the budget plan. With a 2.25 percent merit increase proposed for county employees, he said he was aware of many families, friends and neighbors who also had not had a raise in some time.

“I want you to keep that in perspective: 2.25 percent is $1.2 million.” He suggested the board “give [that money] back to the taxpayers. There’s a lot of people — I’ve got friends — who are suffering now. This is a good opportunity to send the right message to the public.”

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Twenty-one Hanover County high school students have been selected to receive scholarships to American Legion Boy’s State and Girl’s State this summer. Both Boy’s State and Girl’s State will be held June 19-26. As in previous years, Boy’s State, sponsored by the American Legion, will held at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Girl’s State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, will be held at Longwood University in Farmville. The boys selected, representing all four Hanover County high schools (Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry), are: Nick Aunspach, Dickson Barry, Lukas Chandler, Brett Colbert, Will Dowdy, Chad England, Will Ford, John Hare, Evan Harris, Thomas Pulsic, William Rose and Zachary Vaughan. The girls selected also represent all four Hanover County high schools. They are: Samantha Armentrout, Jordan Blount, Courtney Browning, Luci Coleman, Courtney Goodloe, Angela Huckstep, Megan Isabelle, Christina

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Conservation Reserve Program signup continues to April 15 By Ken Upshaw County executive director The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) general signup began on March 14 and continues through April 15. During the signup period, farmers and landowners may offer eligible land for CRP’s competitive general signup at their county Farm Service Agency (FSA) office. Land currently not enrolled in CRP may be offered in this signup provided all eligibility requirements are met. Additionally, current CRP participants with contracts expiring this fall may make new contract offers. Contracts awarded under this signup are scheduled to become effective Oct. 1. FSA, which administers the

Battles tour set Limited seating is available for an exclusive one-day Civil War bus tour on Saturday, April 9, with leading historian Robert E. L. Krick at Hanover Tavern. The tour will focus on the 1863 and 1864 Civil War Battles along the South Anna and North Anna Rivers The one-day only tour will feature commentary from Krick, a leading authority on Civil War history in Hanover County and will include stops at North Anna Battlefield Park and an unprecedented visit to the site of the South Anna River Bridge battle, as well as several historical sites not open to the public. Guests will be treated to a light breakfast before the tour and lunch at Hanover Tavern Pub at the conclusion of the tour. Reservations for this exclusive event are required and can be made by contacting David Deal at 537-5050 or ddeal@ hanovertavern.org.

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Chickahominy Middle School sixth grade students enjoyed an author presentation by Matt Phelan on Friday, March 25. He explained his process for writing and illustrating “The Storm in the Barn,” the first graphic novel to win the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Phelan said as a child he became interested in the Dust Bowl through books, photographs and a documentary he watched on PBS. These early experiences shaped his growing interest in this time period. Students saw how he wrote the book, but also how he sketched it thoroughly to try out ideas and then how he created the final art. He shared examples from “Storm in the Barn” to show how he used the panels and images to convey the story. Phelan is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including “I’ll Be There” by Ann Stott and “Flora’s Very Windy Day” by Jeanne Birdsall. His next graphic novel, “Around the World,” will be published in the fall. Each year the CMS PTA provides funding for an author visit for students.

Hanover County Public Schools will present the 37th Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences on Saturday, April 9, at Atlee High School at 9414 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. The community is invited to see performances and curriculum exhibits, including music, theater, fine arts and physical education, as well as individual school exhibits, including language arts, math, science, social studies and career and technical education. The opening ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the auditorium. Scheduled performances and subject area exhibitions will continue throughout the day until 4 p.m. The schedule is as follows: Auditorium performances

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Those planning to attend are encouraged to bring their family for a day of play, fun fitness activities, interactive nutrition demos and a family walk at 1 p.m (a free T-shirt will be given to child participants). Healthy kid and family activities such as rock walls, pony rides, kids’ races, open swim, obstacle courses, inflatables, zumba, face painting, Geo Mats and more will be available. As a leading nonprofit for healthy living, the Y created Healthy Kids Day and Walk to celebrate and teach good health for kids, encourage active play and inspire a lifetime love of physical activity. Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity – including active play – each day. Healthy Kids Day and Walk will include educational opportunities like nutrition education, healthy snack stations, recycling stations,

camp information booths, DJs, school bands, dance teams, jump ropers and more. Thirty-percent of Virginia’s 10- to 17-year-olds are overweight or obese, according to a 2007 National Survey of Children’s Health. The event will help educate families on how to make small, sustainable changes to lead healthier lifestyles. The YMCA wants to help families find simple ways to incorporate healthy habits into their lives, and recommends five simple activities families can do to play together, as a simple way to become healthier, more active and connected: 1. Schedule a Game Night. 2. Dance, dance. 3. Go riding. 4. Channel your inner youth (teach your kid to play hopscotch, jump rope, Simon Says, or freeze tag).

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Informational sessions held on redistricting By Forrest H. Gladstone For The Mechanicsville Local Prompted by the results of the April 2010 census, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors is in the process of redistricting the boundaries for Hanover County’s election districts. Due to population growth, the districts as they currently stand fail to represent an equal percentage of the county’s population. The election district boundaries have no effect on school district boundaries. The importance of this redistricting lies in ensuring that each area of the county is granted fair and equal voice in county decisions. Districts that have seen population growth over the past few years will see their boundaries move inward, in order to level out those districts that have had less growth. Of the seven Hanover County election districts, the Chickahominy, Cold Harbor and Patrick Henry districts have all experienced substantial population growth; these districts are overpopulated for election purposes and a portion of their voters will be reapportioned to compensate for the slower rate of growth in the Ashland and Beaverdam districts. Population change in the Mechanicsville and South Anna districts has been slight enough to be negligible, and neither of these districts needs to gain or lose votes. The Board of Supervisors has released a timeline for redistricting process. From March 29 to April 5, county represen-

tatives hosted public information sessions at Patrick Henry, Lee-Davis and Atlee high schools. These information sessions were aimed at informing county citizens of the redistricting plans and collecting public input. No new district boundaries have yet been proposed. A presentation of the new district boundaries will be made to the Board of Supervisors on April 13, with a public hearing following on May 11. Once approved, the new boundaries will be submitted to the Virginia State Department of Justice, to be voted in on Nov. 8, 2011. The Board of Supervisors is seeking and enabling citizen participation in this process. Both oral and written comments on the redistricting process and any plan that results are encouraged. Independently prepared proposals for the redistricting are welcome, and should include a map showing the proposed districts, a statistical analysis of the population deviation and the effect the plan will have on minority groups. Such proposals and commentary can be submitted by e-mail to redistricting@co.hanover.va.us. Copies of redistricting information are available at the Hanover County Administration Office at 7516 County Complex Road. Information also can be found on the county’s redistricting website, at www.co.hanover. va.us/board/redistrict/default. htm. For more information, contact the Planning Department at 365-6171 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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and goals, curriculum, available trade certifications and the student training environment. The showcase, scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, will be open with a networking reception from 4:30 to 5 p.m. and followed with a program, classroom tours and silent auction from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Hanover Center for Trades & Technology is located at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. The showcase will allow prospective employers to interact with students, teachers and school administration and staff

FESTIVAL Continued from pg. 25 b

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to connect them to the Hanover Trade Center and see first-hand how the trades are being taught. Businesses will learn about internship and employee programs, see how students are prepared for the workplace, and discuss how the school can better meet future business needs. The program also is intended to recognize and further develop business/education partnerships and school sponsors. The evening will be catered by the Hanover Trade Center’s culinary students and a silent auction to benefit the school will include products and services from the students as well as the region’s supporting businesses. Chorus, Abby Baird, teacher/ director; 12:30 p.m., Rural Point Elementary School Drum Ensemble, Paul Bakeman, teacher/director; 1 p.m., Laurel Meadow Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus, Tiffany Talley, teacher/director; 1:30 p.m., Kersey Creek Elementary School 5th Grade Recorder Ensemble, Sandy Dacus, teacher/director; anad 2 p.m., Washington Henry Elementary School Chorus & Instrumental

Relay team captains to meet on Tuesday The 2011 Relay For Life will hold a Team Captain Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at the Ashland Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. The planning committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Anyone interested in forming a new or returning team is encouraged to attend

Ensemble, Celeste Underdown, teacher/director. Physical EducationGymnasium performances – 11 a.m., Battlefield Park Elementary School, Sue Rice, teacher; 11:30 a.m., Beaverdam, Cool Spring, Elmont, Henry Clay, John M. Gandy and South Anna Elementary Schools, Brian Corbin, Austin Beazley, John Evko, Ken Depew, Jennifer Burch and Carol Beazley, teachers; and 12:45 p.m., Atlee High

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School Dance Team, Lauren Jones, coach/sponsor. Lobby and Main Hallways — High School, Middle School and Elementary School Art. Food and Snacks, Commons/Cafeteria — Atlee High School food services will provide food in the cafeteria from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Media Center/Library – 3-D Art Displays. Commons – School Displays. Warm-up Rooms for Music, Drama and Physical Education performances — Auditorium performances use band and chorus rooms, Physical Education performances meet directly in the Main Gymnasium. The event is an opportunity to bring the community together to share the results of student learning in all areas of the curriculum. It is a student-centered activity allowing the teaching staff to showcase student products and provide student demonstrations. Each year more than 2,000 students participate. For more information, contact Jay W. BeVille, lead teacher specialist for Performing Arts, at 365-4563 or John W. Trott, lead teacher specialist for Health/ PE/Driver Ed, at 365-4555.

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Josephine Sadie Mann, Olivia and Peyton Otto. Sisters Nellie Mae Mundy, Mary Fruge’ (Jim) and brother Alfred Lane Mitchell (Faye). She was an active member of Shepherd’s United Methodist Church. She sung in the choir and taught Sunday school for years. She was a participant in the United Methodist women group. She was very involved with the Joy Club, a group of Christian women committed to helping the community. Celebration of her life was held at Shepherd’s United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 26, 2011. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852 or Shepherds United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 245, St. Stephens Church, Va. 23148.

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Wednesday, April 6 St. Paul Lutheran Church midweek Lenten Worship at 7 p.m. Theme “Jesus, Peter & Me”. Dinner at 6 p.m. (in Fellowship Hall), 8100 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville -- Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor. For more information please call 427-7500 or visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com.

Thursday, April 7 Atlee Christian Academy invites prospective students and their parents to come check out their school from 6-7:30 p.m. Atlee Christian Academy has classes for K-5th grade as well as an After School program. The Academy is a ministry of Hanover Church of the Nazarene, 8391 Atlee Rd. Mechanicsville, Va. For more information please visit www. atleechristianacademy.com or 746-3900. Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Road) will host its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. We will be singing hymns of

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Stabilization Unit at Richmond Behavioral Health Authority. She will present information on “Earlier Intervention to Promote Positive Recovery Outcomes.” The meeting is free and open to the public. For further informaMechanicsville TEA Party tion, please call 285-1749. meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Children’s Home Society of Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. What is ICLEI? Local Virginia is offering an orienattorney, legal scholar, Virginia tation for people interested in Right blogger and liberty activ- finding out more about adoptist Elwood “Sandy” Sanders ing older children (ages 10 and will present his research on an older) from the foster care sysobscure local government orga- tem. Participants will discover nization with ties to the UN that the myths surrounding the adopmany cities, towns and coun- tion of older children and can ties are members, including view photos of waiting children. the City of Richmond. ICLEI There will be time for questions. is unconstitutional and unwise, The orientation is free and will contends Sanders. Local gov- begin at 5 p.m. at the agency’s ernments cannot have a foreign Richmond office, 4200 Fitzhugh policy nor join up with other Ave. For details, call (804) 353local governments around the 0191 or visit www.chsva.org. world to accomplish foreign policy goals. Sandy has blogged Friday, April 8 extensively on the dangers of Join us for the D66 ICLEI. All are welcome, please Toastmasters, Central Division join us. For more information International and Table Topics visit us on Facebook or call 241- Speech Contests. You will hear 8614. the best speakers from our tricities area as they compete for The National Alliance on the title of Central Division Mental Illness-Central Virginia Champion. Join us for dinner Chapter (NAMI-CVA), is hav- and a celebration of the achieveing their monthly meeting at ments of the Toastmaster groups 7 p.m. at the Weinstein JCC and members in our comon 5403 Monument Ave., munity. Dinner and comRichmond. There is a change, petition will be held at the it is on the first Thursday this Ramada Plaza Hotel at 6:30 month. Our featured speaker p.m. Cost: $20. To secure will be Dr. Kathy Tierney, a tickets or get more informaPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner tion email glennysfleming@ who is Director of the Crisis comcast.net. the Easter season and learning about the Hymn of the Month, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”. Light refreshments are served. Come and bring a friend!

devoted herself to giving to others. She was an active member of B’nai Jacob synagogue, Ladies auxiliary, Cherva Kaddisha Hadassah, Michael’s Miracle Makers and a CAMC volunteer. While in Richmond her volunteerism continued with the American Cancer Society, Parham Doctors’ Hospital and MDA. She will be missed ev-

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ery day but her family and friends will honor her memory with laughter and friendship. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a charity of your choice or B’nai Jacob Synagogue, 1599 Virginia St. East, Charleston, W.Va. 25311. Graveside services took place in B’nai Jacob Eternal Home, Green Road, Charleston, W.Va. You may

Richmond African Violet Show and Sale titled “Violets of Aesop’s Fables” at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, on April 8-10. Times: Plant Sale times April 89, 9-5 p.m., April 10 12- 5 p.m. Show times April 8 1-5 p.m., April 9 9-5 p.m. and April 10 12-5 p.m. Admission is free for the show and plant sale.

Saturday, April 9 LDHS Class of ‘81 will hold their 30th Reunion from 4-9 p.m. at Club Midway of Calabash Restaurant, 7514 Lee-Davis Road. The cost is $27 per person, and includes heavy hors d’oeurves and chances to win door prizes; cash bar with Happy Hour prices until 8:00 available. Contact the Reunion Committee at https://rcpt. yousendit.com/1034471009 for further information. Mechanicsville American Legion Post 175 will conduct a “Bataan Day” Ceremony at 1 p.m. at The Veterans Memorial located at Hanover Wayside Park (approximately 1 mile north of Hanover High School). The American Legion will place a wreath at the Veterans Memorial to honor the Defenders of the Philippines who fought, suffered and died in defense of the Philippines at the start of World War II. All Veterans and interested persons are encouraged to attend this event. For send condolences to the family at www.barlowbonsall.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston.

Christopher L. Taylor, 53, of Montpelier, passed away on April 1, 2011. He is survived

Pamunkey River Garden further information you may call Eugene Truitt, event coor- Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the alternate location of dinator, 746-4734. New Bethesda Baptist Church, Teri Smithson, Hanover’s 9019 New Bethesda Rd., new Registrar, will be the Mechanicsville. The speaker guest speaker at the month- will be floral designer, Jane ly meeting of the Hanover Vandenburgh. The program will Democratic Committee at 9 be “Spring Designs”. Members of a.m. at Ashland Coffee and the club will be displaying floral Tea. Redistricting, one of designs and horticulture from the hot political issues of the their gardens. All are welcome. day, will be one of the top- Any questions, please contact ics Registrar Smithson will Susan Blankinship, President, at discuss. Please join us this 932-3451. Saturday. The coffee is on us. The Shady Grove Baptist Lakeside American Legion Church Gum Springs, Virginia will hold Classic Country Inspirational Choir invite you to Music and Dance featuring come and fellowship with them Country Time with Amy Ladd in their 100 women in suits from 8-10:30 p.m. The event program held at 3 p.m. If you is located at 1401 Hilliard Rd. would like more information Richmond. $7 per person. For please contact the chairman more information please call person Sister Mary Robinson at 938-5146. You do not have to 241-1321. be a member to attend, all are Bring your family. Bring welcome! your friends. Bring your neighAll Souls Episcopal bors. Don’t miss this uproariChurch invites you to our ous evening of comedy, stories, Annual Yard/Bake Sale from music, and excitement for all. 7–1 p.m. at 9077 Atlee Road Admission is Free, so come be in Mechanicsville. Food and part of the fun! 6– 7 p.m. in the drink items will be available Walnut Grove Baptist Church for purchase also. Come find Gym (7046 Cold Harbor Road, just what you need from an Mechanicsville). Visit walnutarray of household goods, grovebaptist.com or call 746jewelry, children’s items, books, 5081 for more information. clothing, and much more! Atlee Community Church Register to give a pig a home! Proceeds from the Yard Sale is having a Yard Sale from 9help support youth programs at 12 p.m. There will also be a All Souls Episcopal Church and Mission Sunday activities. see CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

by his loving wife, Mary Kathryn Taylor; his son, William Taylor; and daughter, Anna Marie Taylor; brothers, John, Jerry and Robert; sisters, Glenda Harris, Susan Taylor McNeal and Betsy Taylor. He was a devoted member of the West Hanover Rescue Squad. A visi-

tation was held on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Saint Ann’s Catholic Church. A liturgy of resurrection followed. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Christopher’s honor to West Manor Rescue Squad located at P.O Box 276, Montpelier, Va. 23192.

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concession stand available for hungry shoppers. All proceeds will support ACC’s ministries. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville 23116.

Pole Green Church of Christ 8319 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Va. will have their Annual Yard and Bake Sale fundraiser from 7-2 p.m. There will be something for everyone young and old. Come rain or shine.

Children’s Consignment Sale at Redeemer Church is coming. Consignors are being accepted with spring and summer gently used children’s/teen clothing, as well as toys, books, videos, children’s furniture, baby equipment, maternity, and home school materials. Volunteers

get to shop first? To consign or volunteer, call 784-3361. Email: info@mustardseedsale. org or Register on-line: www. mustardseedsale.org.

the granddaughter of Stephanie Jackson of Mechanicsville, will be held at Cullen’s Cove at 6233 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. Isabella, who was born Oct. 22, 2009, was diagnosed “Rock ‘n Out for Isabella with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spring Fling 2011 will be held at Broadus Memorial -- the 2011 SMA Benefit” in when she was 6 months old. She Baptist Church located at 5351 memory of Isabella Marie Bruce, see CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

Local team advances in Destination Imagination Students from a local elementary school took first place at this year’s Regional Destination Imagination competition. The Show-Stoppers will move on to the state competition in Crozet, Va. Team members are: Carter Mann, Corinne Leonard, Hannah Purvis, Brandon Parknow, Lauren Sykes and Casey Mann. Team managers: Shelly Mann and Jennifer Purvis. The team would like to thank American Family Fitness and Mechanicsville Martial Arts for allowing them to test their balsa structures for the competition.

Pole Green Rd. The event is free to attend and will be held from 11-2 p.m. Call 779-2700 or visit www.BroadusChurch.org for more information!

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GET UP! GET MOVING! AND FACE THE CHALLENGE! First Annual Memorial Regional Nursing 5K Run/Walk Challenge Saturday, May 14, 2011 at Pole Green Park Family, friends and dogs on leashes are welcome! To sign up, visit our website: www.bsvaf.org/mrmc5k Be sure to register early. Only $20 until April 27th! Come out to support MRMC and our Nursing Excellence Fund!

Sunday, April 10 Scott Rigsby coming to Shady Grove UMC, at 6:30 p.m. Scott is the 1st double leg amputee to cross the finish line at the Hawaiian Ironman. You can go to www.scottrigsby.com to learn more. Scott has been featured on NBC Sports, CNN, in Sport’s Illustrated, Runner’s World Magazine, Triathlete Magazine, etc.. Scott is also the founder of the Scott Rigsby Foundation, a Georgia-based, nonprofit organization that exists to inspire and enable physically challenged individuals and athletes. $ from Scott’s Foundation also sends Wounded Warrior Families to a camp/retreat in Georgia. Come hear Scott at Shady Grove as he shares his own journey with God through the ups and downs of his life. An Easter Offering to the Community presented by New Hanover Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir with Orchestra at 7 p.m. At New Hanover Presbyterian Church, 10058 Chamberlayne Rd.

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For further information please The Mechanicsville TEA Party email smanley@nhpc.org. will present a video entitled “The Role of Pastors and Christians 50th class reunion for John in Civil Government” by David Marshall High School Class of Barton/Wallbuilders at 7 p.m. 1961. The event will be held May Learn the exciting truths about 21, 2011. Please call 794-7859 by the efforts of Christians and pasApril 10 to sign up. tors and their invaluable role in the struggle for America’s indeEaster Festival 3- 5 p. m. at pendence. Examine the Biblical Black Creek Baptist Church 6289 teachings that caused generaMcClellan Road Mech. Va. 23111. tions of Christians to believe it For more information please call was their duty to be involved with 781-0330. For all ages. There will government. Open to the pubbe an Egg Hunt, Games, Giant lic, this free event will be held in Slide, Crafts, Street Rods, Classic the meeting room of the Eastern Cars and Super Trucks. Rain or Hanover Volunteer Fire Station #3 Shine. at 4428 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. For more information, visit us on Tuesday, April 12 The Annual King William Facebook or call 241-8614. Ruritan Club Fish Fry will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Club Building Wednesday, April 13 on Rt. 30(3 miles south of Central St. Paul Lutheran Church Garage in King William). Hush midweek Lenten Worship at 7 puppies, clam chowder and pork p.m. Theme “Jesus, Peter & Me”. skins will be served from 3-5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. (in Fellowship and a fish dinner will be served Hall), 8100 Shady Grove Rd., from 5-6 p.m. Also this year take Mechanicsville -- Rev. Rodney out dinners will be available from Bitely, Pastor. For more infor5-6 p.m. Complimentary bever- mation please call 427-7500 or ages will be served throughout visit www.saintpaul-lcms.com. the day. Tickets are $20 per person and can be bought from any Thursday, April 14 Ruritan member or call 769-2063. The Hanover Towne Garden Tickets are also available at Union Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the New Bank in Manquin, EVB Bank in Hanover Presbyterian Church Central Garage, King William on Route 301. The program Pharmacy in Aylett, West Store on will be “Cooking With Herbs” Rt. 360 and Mechanicsville Drug by Marianne Ritchie. Guests are Store. always welcome! Please call Rene

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Friday, April 15 Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music show at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Southern Gold and For the Lord. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 798-5512, 798-5513, 798-6179 or Carlton at 651-4544. The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold a Bingo Game, A Charitable Fundraiser at 7 p.m. At their Rescue Squad Building, 203 Duncan Street in Ashland (23005). This Fundraiser will help with our operating costs, the purchase of medical supplies and volunteer training needs. Doors open at 6 p.m. Our cost is $20 for 15 games. Prizes/winnings based on game sales. A snack bar is available. No smoking or alcohol allowed. All children must be accompanied by a parent. Any questions may be directed to Nancy Baughan 7987792. Parking is available at the rear of our building, on Hanover Avenue, and on Duncan Street by the town hall.

Saturday, April 16 Do you have a lot of papers that need to be shredded? Bring them to VFW Post 9808 located at 7168 Flag Lane from 9-12 p.m. A Shred-it truck will be waiting to receive them. Security-screened professionals will oversee the shredding, and all shredded documents will be recycled. There’s no need to remove paper clips or staples. This is a community service project of Post 9808 and is free to the public. Community Easter Egg Hunt at Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Activities also include moon bounces, games, prizes, bake sales, and more. Fun for everyone. All events are free. Egg Hunts start at 10:30 am. see CALENDAR, pg. 37 `

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60

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60

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56

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301

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320

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››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007) Matt Damon. Å

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Bull Riding: PBR Tour.

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Law Order: CI

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(23-PBS) Lidia’s Italy Christina

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(:35) › “Species II” (1998) ‘R’ Å

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Church will be held from 10-12 p.m. for children ages 2-8 years old. Rain or shine. Bring your egg hunting baskets and join the fun and fellowship. There will be refreshments, games, egg decorating, face painting and much more. If you have any questions, please call 559-8070. Aylett Country Day School presents Bull on the Half Shell. Gates open at 5 p.m. Food served from 5-7 p.m. All you can eat, fried, roasted and raw oysters and pit cooked beef. Served up with baked beans and coleslaw, soft drinks and your

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“favorite golden beverage”. Dance to live music by the band “The Janitors” from 610 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the gate. You can purchase tickets in Tappahannock at June Parker Oil Co., Essex Bank and Romas Restaurant, T-Town Tack, in Millers Tavern at Watts Supermarket; at King William – Essex Bank, Arnest Seafood and KW Pharmacy; in West Point – Essex Bank; Hanover – Essex Bank, Awful Arthurs, West Store, Riverbound Café, Mechanicsville Drug; Middlesex – Big John’s Store, Marshall’s Drug. Or, call Aylett Country Day School at 443-3214.

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their children. Preschoolers will enjoy a separate experience just for their age while parents and older kids journey to the cross. Families will take a break in our Journey Lounge for coffee and snacks. Then, your preschool and elementary children will get to participate in an egg hunt! The entire experience will last approx. 1 hour per family. Gethsemane Church of Christ, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike. If you have questions, call us at 779-2044. All children who pre-register will receive a gift at the door! Pre-register at www. gethsemanechristians.org. The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. APRIL 11, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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Go Mid-West young man! Donahue excelled in Mecca of wrestling By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Last month Mechanicsville’s Kevin Donahue finished his wrestling career both physically and metaphorically miles from where it began. The young man who did not join his first scholastic wrestling team until high school, capped his four seasons with Cornell College by earning a slot on the All-American podium for the third consecutive year. As a senior at Cornell, Donahue claimed the second most wins on the team with

27 and the best winning percentage balanced against five losses. In his final three college seasons, Donahue finished the NCAA Division III championships with two fourth place finishes and a seventh place finish in 2009. As a freshman, Donahue was an All-American qualifier. Not bad for a young man who wasn’t even assured a slot in the lineup as a walk-on. What makes Donahue’s journey more noteworthy is his accomplishments did not come in the far reaches of the wrestling world but rather at its Midwest epicenter, Iowa. As a youngster, Donahue

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Mechanicsville’s Kevin Donahue took a leap of faith when he made the decision to continue his wrestling career in Iowa, but the payoff was substantial.

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Rhoades to the Final Four came through Hanover VCU assistant coach Mike Rhoades a key factor in historic run By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Two years ago, Mike Rhoades had a hard choice to make. He could remain the head coach of the Randolph-Macon men’s basketball team, as he had done for the previous decade, or he could take a leap of faith to seize an opportunity rarely given to coaches in his position. While Rhoades was an established success in Division III, the opportunities to make the transition to Division I are few and far between. Therefore when a coaching position at VCU became

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available Rhoades opted for the move. In Rhoades favor was one man who had successfully navigated those transitional division waters, newly hired VCU head coach Shaka Smart. Like Rhoades, Smart’s playing and coaching career began at D-III. “There’s challenges involved in getting into Division I coaching if you didn’t play Division I,” Smart said. “I was lucky that a fellow Kenyon College grad was an assistant at the University of Dayton at the time and asked me to come work their basketball camp.” A year later, when that assistant coach, Bill Comar left Dayton, it opened the door for Smart to make the leap in Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local divisions. At left: Former Randolph-Macon head coach Mike Rhoades Rhoades first met Smart at the 2008 provided a local foundation for VCU’s transition when Rams’ see RHOADES, pg. 39 `

head coach Shaka Smart, above, was hired two years ago.

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Final Four in San Antonio and the following year found himself talking to Smart about the VCU job. One of Rhoades key assets was his association with the VCU program. “I spent a lot of time watching Jeff Capel’s teams play and Coach (Anthony) Grant’s teams play, so I knew people down here and those guys knew me.” More importantly, Rhoades knew the players on the VCU team better than the incoming coaching staff. “I’m always in gyms around here in Richmond so they knew me, so it wasn’t like a brand new face.” Therefore, Rhoades came to VCU not only for his coaching abilities but also as a steadying influence during the coaching transition for local players such as Bradford Burgess and Brandon Rozzell. “I’d known Coach Rhoades for a long time,” Burgess said. Not only had Burgess attended basketball camps at R-MC when he was younger, but his former Benedictine head coach, Sean

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Both Mike Rhoades, left, and Shaka Smart, right, made the rare transition from Division III to Division I basketball.

McAloon had played basketball for Rhoades. “We’d already developed a pretty good relationship.” Therefore Burgess was pleased to see Rhoades fill the final coaching vacancy. “It was definitely something that helped ease the transition a little bit,” he said. Though Rozzell had not been as close to Rhoades, he was

Doggett picks Hampden-Sydney Atlee standout opts for father’s alma-mater By Eric Kolenich Media General News Services Josh Doggett, a senior linebacker from Atlee, has committed to play football at HampdenSydney. The No. 9 recruit in The Times-Dispatch’s A-List Class of 2011, Doggett (6-0, 230 pounds), was praised by college coaches throughout his recruitment. Ultimately, his height kept him from getting a Division I scholarship offer. He received walkon offers from Virginia and Richmond, but chose the Division III Tigers, instead. “I think

all along he wanted to go to Hampden- Sydney,” Atlee coach Roscoe Johnson said. Had Doggett gotten a full ride to a Division I school, though, he probably would’ve taken it. Josh’s father, Rick, played for the Tigers. “I think he’s got a great shot to start,” Johnson said. “I believe the sky’s the limit for him.” Two other Raiders recently finalized their college plans. Offensive lineman Ryan Miller is headed to East Carolina as an invited walk on. Quarterback Drew Ferguson will play at Mount Union. Eric Kolenich is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

equally happy to see the Yellow Jackets coach now sitting on his bench. “He was a scoring odyssey in college so that helps me out a lot,” said Rozzell, whose shooting was a key factor in VCU’s run to the Final Four. “He’s the guy I listen to, take advice from in the offense, so I’m really thankful for Coach Rhoades.” The player who had gone from the black and gold of Highland Springs to identical colors at VCU found a connection to Rhoades. “Knowing he came from a winning program, that was also black and gold, it was great,” Rozzell said. Making the transition to Division I was further complicated by making the transition from head coach back to assistant coach. “There was an adjustment but to be honest it was refreshing,” Rhoades said. “I thought there were some things where I would have to make an adjustment with and just sort of switch my mindset, but I’ve enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.” Rhoades’ mentor, R-MC coaching legend Hal Nunnally, provided advice years earlier that helped him adjust at VCU. “Coach Nunnally always used to say, ‘As an assistant you don’t want to get emotionally attached to the game. You just want to be

thinking the game to help with the win’.” For Rhoades that meant changing from a motivational role to one of strategy and never was the more apparent than during the recent run through the NCAA tournament. Rhoades did VCU’s scouting for their third round game victory over Purdue. But that has also led to many sleepless nights over the past month. When in town, Rhoades got up early in the morning to take his kids to school then didn’t often return home until late, late at night, only to repeat the process the following day. “Needless to say it’s a fun tired,” he said. “You can’t make any excuses this time of year. I’m not going to now. That’s what we do.” And just as every player seems to be at the top of their game during a team’s run in the NCAA tournament, the same applies to a coaching staff. “You’re doing everything to prepare them, so your game planning doesn’t change but you just sort of get into a flow of you know what you need to do every day, on the hour and you just sort of have a check list. You just keep knocking it off with some scouting or game preparation or getting guys ready for practice. You’re in a flow and you just keep knocking it out the next day.” Rhoades still lives in Ashland and maintains close ties to his former Yellow Jacket players as well as the coach who replaced him, Nathan Davis. In fact, he and Davis live just around the corner from one another. “We don’t talk daily, it’s every other day,” Rhoades said. “We talk a lot of VCU and RandolphMacon basketball.” And while some coaches may have felt a sense of regret watching their former team advance to the D-III Final Four in their absence, Rhoades felt nothing but pride. “I’m just really proud of those guys because they did it the right way,” he said. “Those

seniors are just incredible kids and they’re true examples of student athletes.” But Rhoades also has pride for the city of Richmond itself. “It’s amazing,” he said. “I’d see VCU and the University of Richmond play when I was at Randolph-Macon. I went to those game all the time, and just to see one of those teams, both of those teams make a run…it’s really neat.” -Ironically, one other Hanover County connection to the NCAA Tournament comes from a player who is no longer in college basketball. At

Benedictine, former Hanover High School standout Ed Davis was teammates with VCU’s Bradford Burgess and University or Richmond’s Darien Brothers. If Davis had remained at North Carolina all three high school teammates would have been in the Sweet 16 together. “That would have been crazy,” Burgess said. “I talked to him before the Kansas game and after the Florida State game and talked to him about it and just thinking how crazy that would have been. It just shows definitely the talent that comes out of the city.”

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NOTICE ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL is currently Accepting Nominations for the ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL WALL OF FAME Categories that are Eligible for Induction: 1. Athletes in Classes that graduated prior to and including the Class of 2003 2. Former Atlee Coaches – (Note - Former Atlee Coaches/administrators that are presently in sports related positions in local competing high schools are not eligible), and 3. Special Category - Non-athletes that have made a significant signifi cant non-monetary contribution to the Atlee Athletic Program Applications for Nominations may be obtained from the Atlee High School Main Office, Office, from the Atlee Athletics Web site at www.atleeathleticboosters.com or from the Athletic Director’s Offi Office. ce. Applications must be received no later than April 22, 2011. Applications should be returned to: Atlee High School Attn: Activities Director 9414 Atlee Station Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116 The Mechanicsville Local

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Sizzling Patriot bats singe Hawks 10-0 Patrick Henry offense on fire versus Hanover By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com

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It was a close call but Patrick Henry’s Katie Woody (2) pulls in a throw to catch Hanover’s Brooke Throckmorton (11) at first. The Hawks generated offense but it was no match for the Patriots’ scorching bats as Patrick Henry ran away with a 10-0, six-inning win.

The Patrick Henry softball team may have started the winter-weather-like season with a cold offense but they set things on fire hosting rival Hanover on Friday night. Playing their best game of the young season, the Patriots handed the Hawks their first loss in notable fashion, burning the Hanover pitching rotation for 14 hits on three home runs, six doubles and seven RBI in the 10-0 six inning win. Before the season began Hanover head coach Chris Pace felt Patrick Henry had one of the best offensive slates in the area. The game did not con-

vince him otherwise. “I haven’t seen everybody yet but that that’s probably the best lineup in the region,” he said. Patrick Henry head coach Matt Crowder was pleased with the offensive performance. “Top to bottom we did a great job of hitting the ball,” he said. “A great job of situational hitting. The home runs are a little added plus for us.” It is the Patriots’ softball IQ that makes them so dangerous. Each of the three Hanover pitchers that saw action effectively shut down the Patrick Henry offense their first time through. However, when those batters came to the plate a second time there was no stopping them. How effective was the Patriot offense? They did not hit their first single until the fourth inning and by then they

had churned out a 5-0 lead. “You just really don’t want any of their batters to have a look at your kid a second time,” Pace said. Hanover lefty pitcher Megan Tripp took down the Patriot order in the bottom of the first but by the bottom of the second Patrick Henry had time to examine what she was doing on the mound. Sam Moore, Katie Woody and Ashley Samuels blistered Tripp for back-toback-to-back doubles to grab a quick 2-0 lead. Pace brought Shannon Albright to he mound and like her predecessor she shut down the Patriots for a round. Patrick Henry added one more in the bottom of the third when Shanley O’Day reached third on a misplayed ball to left see PATRIOTS, pg. 41 `

L-D strikes out and defeats Varina 3-2 By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Lee-Davis knows how to find ways to win. Despite an off offensive performance against visiting Varina Friday night, the Confederates, with the help of a two-run homer by catcher Hank Parsley, outlasted the Blue Devils and held on for a 3-2 Capital District victory. Varina pitcher Jarrett Poh struck out 11 Confederates, but also walked six – and two of those walks became runs that led to Lee-Davis’ winning margin. Though they remain undefeated, the Confederates have been rather passive at the plate the past two games. “This is 26 [strikeouts] in two games, 15 against Atlee and 11 tonight,” said Lee-Davis coach Kenny Lewis. “We’re glad

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to be 5-0, and 2-0 in the district, but at 9 o’clock tomorrow, we’re going to find a way to eliminate that. It’s the easiest out in a game, and there’s only 21 outs in a high school game. We’re giving them a ton of easy outs.” However, Lewis conceded that some of Lee-Davis’ hitting problems come from the other team. “We’re not seeing bad pitching. We usually see everybody’s number one, and certainly the Poh kid from Varina is a good pitcher. We know that,” Lewis said. “So some of it is the pitcher. I’m certainly willing to give credit to the pitcher when they make pitches. But we work really hard on putting the ball in play and battling with two strikes, and it seems to be at this point in vain.” The Confederates got a lot of easy bases, though. Their

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first four base-runners walked. Right fielder Logan Heckman and Parsley opened the game with back-to-back walks. Both advanced on a double steal. One strikeout later, third baseman Jordan Boze laid a perfect sacrifice bunt down the third-base line to score Heckman. The inning ended on a strikeout, and Poh struck out the Confederate side in the second. But Heckman opened the third inning with a walk, and Parsley drove a 0-1 pitch over the right-center wall to give Lee-Davis a 3-0 lead. Parsley had an inkling of the pitch Poh was going to throw. “I knew that he had the pitches behind his back and I could tell when he was throwing a curve ball and when he Charlie Leffler/The Local was throwing a fast ball,” Parsley Varina’s Kris Cannon (20) slides in under the tag of Lee-Davis short stop Mike Folds at second said. “I saw him rotating the ball setting up a chance for the Blue Devils to tie the game late. Varina turned in a hard-fought effort see STRIKES, pg. 41 `

but the Confederates escaped with a 3-2 win to remain undefeated on the season.

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Hanover pitcher Shannon Albright puts some umph behind a pitch curing the Hawks’ game at Patrick Henry on Friday. Though each of the three Hanover pitchers that saw action did well on their first time around, the PH batters figured them out when they came to the plate a second time.

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two batters to end the fourthinning threat. The rest of the game, the Confederates had base-runners, but no hits. Poh gave up two walks, a sacrifice bunt, and a fielder’s choice – but no runs – in the fourth inning, and he retired the Confederates’ side in the fifth and sixth. Lee-Davis switched to relievers from the fifth inning on. Adam Smith pitched the fifth, giving up a single and striking out two. Michael Thomas pitched the sixth and seventh. He started the sixth on shaky ground, with three errors and a passed ball leaving runners on second and third with one out, but Thomas struck out the remaining two batters to escape the inning.

then came home on sacrifice to right by Madison Gilman. By the bottom of the fourth, the Patriots were getting their second look at Albright and it showed. Woody led off with a home run over the right field fence and Samuels followed her example sending a ball out of the park in left for a 5-0 lead. “The one Ashley hit was a bomb,” Crowder said. “That’s one of he furthest one’s I think I’ve ever seen hit. So when a freshman’s stepping up and is hitting them over the fence too it’s a pretty good night.” With one out Kacie Melton hit the Patriots first single of the game, advanced to second then came home on a double from Alley West. A single to center from O’Day drove in West for a 7-0 PH lead. In the bottom of the fifth, it was Moore’s turn to send one out of the park and signal the end of Albright’s day with an 8-0 lead. Thomas gave up a two-out double to Varina center fielder Kris Cannon, but Blue Devil shortstop Kyle Epps hit a line drive to his Lee-Davis counterpart, Mike Folds, to end the game. “Another inch or two here or there and we’re tie ball game going into the bottom of the seventh, or maybe another run and we’re still going on in the top of the seventh,” Anzivino said. “[Epps] battled, he got a good pitch to hit and a good swing on it. The shortstop made a heck of a play.”

in his hand and usually when he does that, it’s a fast ball. So I was looking fast ball and I was looking for him to throw it away, and that’s what I got.” The Blue Devils (0-1 Capital, 2-3) wasted no time striking back, however. With one out in the top of the fourth inning, third baseman Darian Carpenter and Poh hit back-toback home runs – both on 2-1 counts, and both went over the left-center field fence. Varina................... 000 200 0—2 4 0 “Our big thing this year Lee-Davis............. 102 000 x—3 2 3 we’ve been teaching sitting back Poh and Jaster; Perks, Smith (5), and looking for one pitch and Thomas (6) and Parsley. W — Perks. one spot on certain counts,” said L — Poh. S — Thomas. Records: Varina 2-3, 0-1 Capital; Varina coach Matt Anzivino. Lee-Davis 5-0, 2-0 “And two of our guys that are some of our big boys, got pitch- Spider Spring football game, Apr. 9 es they could handle and they The University of Ridhmond their annual Spring football put it out.” football team and head coach game at Robins Stadium. The Lee-Davis starting pitcher Latrell Scott will Spring into game is free and kickoff is 1 Jacob Perks struck out the next action this Saturday, Apr. 9 for p.m.

Hanover freshman Kiandra Mitchum took to the mound and like her predecessors was effective on the first rotation. But in the bottom of the sixth, Kendalle Weaver started off by reaching second then came home on a double to right by Gilman. Ellen Davidson, running for Gilman ended the game by scoring on a double from Moore. “She did okay,” Pace said of Mitchum. “Kiandra let up a couple of runs in a couple of innings but that’s pretty much the same as what everybody else did. But it’s nice to know on our end that she was able to pitch as effectively as our other two.” To add to Hanover’s discomfort, PH sophomore pitcher Emma Mitchell also turned in one of her best performances of the season so far, notching eight strikeouts while giving up three hits in the shutout. “She came out of the circle after the first inning and said, ‘It feels good. I’m on’,” Crowder said. “She doesn’t say a lot often

so when she said that I thought she was going to have a pretty good night.” “Emma’s a great pitcher,” Pace said. “Emma made us chase her rise-ball and curveball and that’s just good pitching.” Pace felt that his team hit the ball pretty well against Mitchell but that only emphasized the unheralded Patriot defense that made several big plays as well. “We hit the ball well enough in a couple of innings to maybe scratch a couple of runs across but those balls got caught,” Pace said. In the top of the third Hanover’s Abby Bellows doubled to left and stole third but could not get home. Bellows singled over third in the top of the fifth but once again was left stranded. “We lost by the slaughter rule but I was encouraged by the fact that we hit a few balls on the button at least,” Pace said. With wins over rivals Atlee and Hanover, Patrick Henry

will have to wait a while before facing their biggest challenge— Lee-Davis. The two teams do not play until May 11, but now that Patrick Henry is on their game the contest could turn into an epic matchup, but Crowder downplays its importance. “I think that game is just a pride factor. Other than bragging rights in the county it doesn’t mean a whole lot. We’ll end up facing them in the region if we’re fortunate enough and they’re fortunate enough. That’s the one that counts. That’s the one you want to win. “We’ve just got to take care of our district first,” he said. “We’ll be okay if we can just take care of the district.” Patrick Henry 10, Hanover 0 Hanover............. 000 000 — 0 3 1 P. Henry............. 021 412 — 10 14 0 Tripp, Albright (2), Mitchum (5) and Scarborough; Mitchell and Gilman. L— Tripp. Highlights: Sam Moore (PH) 3 for 4, HR, 2 2B, 3 RBIs; Katie Woody (PH) 2 for 3, HR, 2B, 2 RBIs; Ashley Samuels (PH) 2 for 3, HR, 2B, 2 RBIs; Abby Bellows (H) 2 for 2, 2B. Records: Hanover 3-1; Patrick Henry 5-1

SPEED to air Hamlin Short Track Showdown Charity race at RIR will get national coverage

From press release SPEED kicks off comprehensive NASCAR coverage from Richmond International Raceway a day early, offering live coverage of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown on Thursday, April 28 at 8 p.m. ET. The Late Model charity event at Richmond, Hamlin’s hometown track, features several NASCAR stars, including Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Michael Waltrip, Joey Logano, Kasey Kahne, Trevor Bayne, Hermie Sadler and Michael Waltrip, and will benefit the Denny Hamlin Foundation. “SPEED jumped at the chance to broadcast the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown live because not only does some of the best racing

of the year usually come out of Richmond, this event will showcase NASCAR stars out of their comfort zone a bit,” said SPEED EVP of Programming and Production Patti Wheeler. “The Showdown promises to be fun for all involved, will benefit a great cause and should get everyone pumped up for Friday’s Nationwide Series race.” “I’m thrilled to have the Short Track Showdown live on

SPEED,” Hamlin said. “It will give fans from all over the country the opportunity to see their favorite drivers race in a fun event, but also some guys that I grew up racing against in the Richmond area. For me, the best part about this event is raising money for the charities associated with the Denny Hamlin Foundation, and SPEED will help raise awareness for the great work they do.” SPEED’s live coverage of the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown kicks off its wall-towall weekend NASCAR coverage from the three-quarter mile track that begins Friday, April 29 at 10:30 a.m. ET. The day’s line-up includes the network’s live broadcast of the NASCAR Nationwide Series race April 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET, sandwiched between 13 hours of live programming from the track Friday.

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attended Our Lady of Lourdes and had little opportunity to compete on teams because the school did not have a wrestling program. But Kevin took advantage of the fact that his father Tim taught at Hermitage High School. “I got to wrestle around with their high school team for practices and stuff,” he said. “I would also go to open tournaments through middle school, but I never wrestled on an actual wrestling team until I got to high school.” However, Donahue exploded onto the scene when he joined his first scholastic team at St. Christopher’s to become a four-time state champion, placing three times in the National Prep Tournament held at Leigh University. Despite his athletic achievements, Donahue was uncertain if he would continue his wrestling career after high school. “I was really undecided on where I was going to go or even if I was going to wrestle in college or not,” he said. But a discussion with Cape Henry Collegiate wrestler Cole Mason changed Donahue’s future. “He told me about how he had just been accepted to Cornell College and he said if I didn’t have any place that I was determined to go I should chick it out,” he said. “I thought it wouldn’t hurt.” During the drive to Cornell Kevin and his father had a long discussion about his future. “We were talking about just going out there originally, just giving college wrestling a shot. It wasn’t like something that was more of a guarantee like high school wrestling was. I wasn’t for sure if I was going to be able to hack it as a college wrestler.” Donahue liked what he saw during a visit to the Cronell campus but faced a very intimidating challenge in the fact that the school was located in Iowa, the Mecca of wrestling– a place

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where Virginia wrestlers very seldom venture. “Even today I still don’t know why I had so much confidence in going there for college,” Donahue said. “I was just thinking about it, if I was going to go wrestle somewhere in college, why not go to one of the places where the wrestling culture is just so rich. Why wrestle anywhere else if I’m going to get the best experience.” Yet, because it was Iowa, Donahue was not so optimistic about his future. “I thought best case scenario, maybe I can have a chance to be an All-American or a conference champion by the time I’m a senior,” he said. “Maybe make the lineup later on in my career.” Though uncertain of how good Donahue would eventually be, Cornell wrestling coach Mike Duroe saw a kid with raw talent. “He wasn’t an exceptional wrestler by technical standards or anything like that but he did come in with some strong credentials from a competitive point of view,” he said. “Obviously any time a guy can display college level skills as an incoming freshman, you maybe got a good one.” But Duroe knew that Donahue would need a lot of refinement, a lot of adjustment and much work on his technical skills to make it as a wrestler in Iowa. As an incoming freshman, Donahue admits he was somewhat intimidated by the atmosphere of Iowa wrestling and his qualms were not eased when stories circulated the wrestling room of coaches leaving practice with torn shirts and fights being broken up between opponents. “Over at St. Christopher’s we’re always raised on the values of being gentlemen and sportsmen,” Donahue said. “Things like that just wouldn’t happen during practice.” Donahue faced further obstacles when he first stepped onto the mat and learned that his high school championships

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held little meaning in college. “My first few practices out there as a freshman, I was just getting hammered,” he said. “I was just getting beat on like none other. It was an adjustment not being able to take anyone down the first couple of months I was there.” And Donahue put emphasis on anyone. “From 125 pounds all the way up to 157 pounds, every lightweight through every middleweight was kicking my read end.” So Donahue did the only thing he could do; work to improve. “The thing that made him so great in college was his relentless work ethic,” Coach Duroe said. “Incredible work ethic.” The young wrestler also displayed another aspect that Duroe liked. “Even as a freshman he had that kind of desire to lead, not so much to stand up on a soapbox and preach to them, but more by example.” Throughout his career, Donahue displayed the mentality of a winner. “I’ve always known, especially later on in my career as a junior and senior, that from the way I’ve prepared for events and the way I approach wrestling, if someone’s’ going to beat me they had to be that much more skilled than I was or they were just lucky because there’s no way they were going to outdo me when it came to being prepared,” he said. As Donahue’s career wound down the list of awards continued to grow. With 109 college victories, Donahue finished ninth on Cornell’s all-time win list. He became the school’s seventh three-time All-American. Not only was Donahue the only Virginia wrestler in this year’s NCAA Tournament, but he became the only Virginian to win the Iowa Conference Tournament, not once, but twice. Behind Donahue’s leadership, Cornell notched a top-20 finish for the fourth consecutive year. “He’s been a spark, a big

spark in creating energy, enthusiasm and excitement around the Cornell wrestling program,” Duroe said. In May, Donahue will graduate from Cornell with a degree in Exercise Science and plans to apply that towards a career in Physical Therapy or Nursing. Donahue admits that after so much hard work it will take time to adjust now that his wrestling career is over. “I think the valuable lesson that athletics has taught me is if I want to be successful in whatever I do then I need to put that kind of energy toward whatever I’m going to be doing down the road,” he said. “That’s going to give me the best chance of success. If I do that I’m going to have the confidence to do well and ultimately I don’t think there’s not going to be any question that I won’t do well if I put that kind of energy into something.” Kevin is the son of Mechanicsville Tim and Marylee Donahue. His sister Caitlin, now a sophomore at CNU, was a standout gymnast at Atlee High School and brother Eric is an accomplished swimmer for the Raiders as well.

Atlee’s Pillow signs with Rice

Photo submitted by Kyle Bishop

From left: Billy, Chris and Wissie Pillow.

Last week Atlee High School’s AAA State Pole Vault Champion Chris Pillow signed the paperwork for an athletic scholarship to attend the prestigious Rice University in Houston, Texas. At Rice, Chris will be coached by nationally known pole vault coach David Butler, a member of The United States Pole Vault Development Committee. Chris begins this outdoor track season with a impressive record of accomplishments. He was undefeated during the indoor season. He set a new Capital District indoor record with a vault of 15’. At the Central Regional Indoor Championships he broke a 28-year-old meet record with a vault of 15’ 6”. At the AAA State Indoor Meet, Chris vaulted 16’, setting a new facility record. Chris capped off his season by placing at the New Balance National Indoor Championship at The Armory in New York City, earning him All-American status. We look forward to Chris’s continued success this outdoor season. Submitted by Kyle Bishop

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VCU head baseball coach Paul Keyes, a Hanover County resident, goes to the mound with catcher Kyle Sutherland (22) to relieve pitcher David Benson (14) during Sunday’s 8-5 loss to ODU. The Rams travel down the road for a matchup at the University of Richmond on Tuesday, April 12 at 3 p.m.

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Rev. John Johnson. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org

Northside Baptist, 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.northsideva.org Worship 10:15am, Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-7:30pm Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

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Erin’s Errands Quality Cleaning & More LLC. Residential & Commerical Cleaning. Lic. & Ins., Exc. Refer. Call 804-516-3288 T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded. Ins. Call 746-8805

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HAULING û Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted û Pay $250 up to $1,000 No title needed. 804-677-0156. TD 39765

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Large Antique and Collectible Auction

Sunday April 10, 2011 @ 1PM 8073 Mechanicsville Turnpike Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 Selling from several estates - Antique and quality reproduction furniture, glassware, china, country collectibles, antique clocks, estate jewelry, artwork, and more. RS 45507 See Photos and Details: www.grindstaffauctions.com

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YARD & ESTATE SALES BENEFIT YARD SALE Saturday April 9th, 8:00 - 1:00. Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road. Some of Everything just for You! Proceeds will support a Mechanicsville High School Student serving as a People to People Ambassador this Summer.

Estate Sale - Sat. April 9th, 8:00. 7401 Dress Blue Circle- Pole Green, North on Bell Creek, cross Verdi Lane. Extra Large Sale - 9065 Williamsville Road. Fri. 4/8 and Sat. 4/9, 7am until? Rain or shine. Something for Everyone. Some perennials.

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COMPUTER - HP - WINDOWS 7 + Recovery Disks. Bought 02/18/11 for $642. $450. 329-0414. TD 40032

Sales Producer For Successful Multi-Line Independent Insurance Agency Ideal position for retired sales professional or currently employed sale pro looking for additional income! Offering quality and competitive insurance products for both individuals and businesses. Contact Chryl Shaw, Agency Owner, at (804) 769-1325 or send resume to ChrylShaw@Live.com

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FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Long Yellow Antique Sofa - $125; Matching Long Coffee Table $65; 2-End Tables-$20/each; Large Off-White Upholstered Chair, one year old - $115; Swivel Rocking Chair, Brown Corduroy - $65; Three 24-inch stools-$15/each; Have pictures. Good Condition. Call 803-1044.

JEWELRY & WATCHES Diamond Ring- Ladies 14k white gold & Diamond ring 1.43 carats. 3 stones. Appraised $4,400. Will sell for $2,700. Call 262-2603.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. 218-0680 For Sale : Golf Cart Good Condition. $1200 Call Chris at 804-443-0366

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Multi Family Yard Sale- Sat. April 9th, 8am to 2 pm. 6069 Shiloh Place, Battlefield Green Subdivision.

Electricians, Plumbers & Helpers. Now Hiring for immediate openings! Excellent Benefits. Must have valid Drivers License. Call 527-3577.

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HUGE YARD SALE April 9 9 am - 12 pm Atlee Community Church 7171 Verdi Lane

Multi Family Sale- Fri. 4/8 and Sat. 4/9, 8am until. Spring Meadows Sub. 7986 Kenmore Drive, 23111. Antiques, Princess House crystal, variety of items.

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Wait Staff & Golf Staff Mattaponi Springs Gold Club is seeking enthusiastic, outgoing, reliable individuals to join our team as (part-time/seasonal) Wait Staff (must be at least 21). Cook, Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff. Playing Privileges on an Award Winning Course, Discounted Meals, Uniforms Provided. Apply in person at 22490 Penola Rd Ruther Glen, VA. or Call 804-633-7888. Highway Tech/Operators wanted for Interstate maintenance on I-64. CDL a plus with benefits to qualified applicants. Please submit your resume to resume@tmeenterprises.com or fax 540.967.2826. TME is an Equal Opportunity Employer Hair Stylist - 2-Booth Rentals Available & Nail Tech - 1- Booth Rental Available. Low Rent & 1st Month Free! Make own schedule. Great Money & Many Extras. Call Mickey, 339-7993 . Golf Course Maintenance Employees Mattaponi Springs Golf Club in Ruther Glen, VA. is currently seeking employees to work as grounds staff. Call John Destino 633-2828.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS FLOORS

CARPENTRY Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812

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DRIVEWAYS 10% off with this ad - DRIVEWAY SEAL COATING Hand Applied - Commercial Grade Call Seal This! LLC 248-1654 www.richmondsealing.com

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

Charles Stanley, Jr. Paving & Sealing Early Bird Special! Free Estimates. Call 804-925-3999

Ritchie Home Improvement - Additions, Decks, Garages, Screened Porches, Sheds, Windows & Siding. Repairs & Improvements of all sizes. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call 512-7441

ROCK DUST FOR SALE For Pricing to Your location Call Harold, 339-5537 Stoneman Paving Co. Inc. Res/Com. Asphalt, Concrete, Seal Coating & Striping, Driveways, Patios, & Pool Decks. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs. exp. 746-9102 stonemanpaving.com

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Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184

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

Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

Hauling of Junk and Scrap Metal Call Russ at 572-8690

Lloyds Electrical Service Inc. For all your wiring needs. Res. & Comm. Class-A, Lic & Ins. Free Estimates. 746-3650 / 909-2253

James River Haul Away Junk removal, we haul anything! www.jamesriverhaulaway.com (804)972-1162

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HOME REPAIRS Stanley Home Improvement 10% off Winter Special All repairs done thru Mar Repairs inside & out, No job too small. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 C.A.E. Home Repair & Renovation Services specializing in Siding & Trim, Replacement Windows & Doors, Storm Damage, Rotten Wood, Painting, Carpentry & flooring. Copper & aluminum Guttering. Save BIG Bucks, call now 804-267-9374. DAC Home Improvements Carpentry, Tiling, Wood Floors, Painting, Patios No job is too small! Call 339-2476 Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs. Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

Over the Top Services - Offering all Types of Home Repair & Landscaping Services. Also Home & Office Cleaning. Free Estimates. Insured. www.overthetopservicesonline.com or Call 804-291-6645.

TREE SERVICE Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663 ELLIS TREE SERVICE, LLC. Mike Ellis, Cert. Arborist MA-5162A Take Downs, Trimming, Stump Grinding 24 Hr. Emergency Services Available Competitive Pricing - Over 18 yrs. Exp. Insured / Free Estimates 746-4408 Howard Tree Service Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Removal. If it’s tree work - we do it! Insured. Free Est. Michael 746-7546 or 779-7011 day/night. MC/VISA/Discover. L & J Tree Service, LLC. Bucket Truck & Climbing Services Stump Removal, 24 hr. Emergency Service Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 10% Discount for Military & Seniors Call 687-6442 or 798-5004

HOUSEWASHING BL&G Powerwashing Lic / Ins. Houses, Decks, Fences etc. Deck Sealing & Staining avail. Free Est, Donald Cassity 317-9156, 779-0349. Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393 JAY-M’S POWER WASHING Houses, Decks, Driveways Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured 730-4969 / 363-6988

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Email us at news@mechlocal.com TREE SERVICE Norman’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates. Call 769-7197 or 387-3161 ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580 A People’s Tree Service- Professional work at a reasonable rate. Ins. Free Est. Mulch. Call 730-2163 1% DONATED TO ST. JUDES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

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Affordable and Dependable Lawn Care & Yard Work Lance’s Lawn Care, Call 833-1560. Free Estimates Affordable Lawn Care - $25 Mow, $50 Aerate, Seed, Mulch, Shrub Trimming & More ! Licensed & Insured, In Business 8 Years Free Estimates 205-0561. AFFORDABLE LAWN MOWING SERVICE Mechanicsville Area Free Estimates - Call 901-3330 A-Plus Lawn Care - Friendly & Professional. Grass Cutting-most yards $45. Other services offered. Mechanicsville & Richmond Resident 40+ yrs. Lic. & Ins. Call for a free estimate, 833-4539

Complete Lawn Care - Mowing, Driveways Graded, Bushhogging, & General Tractor Work. Call 338-1664. Johnson’s Lawn Service Retired, looking for lawns that need TLC. Lawn Clean up and Leaf Removal. 746-0234 KBLC Lawn Care, LLC. Resid. & Comm. Services Mulch installation & Delivery Grass cutting & Yard Clean Up. Call Today for your FREE Estimate@ (804) 779-2860 10% Off Spring Cleaning for New Customers. Fully Insured. KJLC Commercial Grounds Maintenance Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Weed Control, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch. Call 746-0827, ext. 2. Mulch - 746-1281 Bark Mulch Shredded & Colored Mulch. Small/Large Loads Delivered.

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ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 A Women’s Touch to make your home Beautiful! Inter/Exter. Comm. & Res. Painting. Call for FREE estimate & color consultation Diane’s Painting 651-6134 or 437-0612. www.dianespainting.com Berberich General Contracting - Local Interior & Exterior Painting and Powerwashing Servicing Mechanicsville Since 1988 Call 779-3118 or 334-0919 C.M.T. Painting & Powerwashing Fence and Deck Staining & Sealing Interior & Exterior - Licensed & Insured 901-1593 or 447-0787

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STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN

Need for help grows

WALLPAPERING

in demand for the agency’s services. Lynn H. Saunders and David With a mission to help those who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on County Social Services Advisory the board. Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. Four-year terms are appointed by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Saunders, in the role of chair, said she sees firstsee NEED, pg. 25 `

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

Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025

Cheering on Atlee

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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PRSRT. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Mechanicsville, VA Permit No.141

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

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

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

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

Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Gorgeous 2-story Dutch Colonial on 5.84 acres! This custom built home features 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, family room with brick fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, large utility room with extra cabinets, 20' x 30' unfinished room over garage that can be easily made into a 4th bedroom, large rear deck, 2-car garage, detached carport that is perfect for a boat, and 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty. $378,950.

Cool Spring Forest

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This gorgeous Rancher features 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, sunroom, formal living and dining rooms, master bedroom with master bathroom, hardwood floors in common areas, bonus room, 2-car attached garage, and in-ground swimming pool. 1-year warranty provided by seller. $339,500.

Lovely All Brick Transitional Rancher on a private 10 acre lot. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, great room with fireplace, formal dining room, hardwood floors, 2-car attached garage, 2-car detached garage with upstairs workshop, boat access to the Pamunkey river, and 1-year buyer’s home warranty. $429,950.

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Davis Place

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Strawhorn

Don’t miss this beautiful Cape that sits on over an acre parklike private lot in the Hanover High School district! This home features over 1,800 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, huge family room with gas fireplace, master suite with his and hers closets and private balcony, country front porch, huge rear deck, and newer heat pump. $209,500.

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

! D L O S Rockhill Road

This custom built all-brick rancher sits perfectly on a one acre lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with fireplace, formal living room, hardwood floors, 2-car attached garage, 2-car detached garage with overhead storage, screened porch, country front porch, and 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty. $185,000.

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Battlefield Farms

SOLD

Hanover High School

Lovely Tri-Level home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, formal living room, formal dining room, hardwood floors, 2-car attached garage, 1-car detached garage, fenced rear yard, and 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty. $209,950.

Don’t miss this charming Rancher with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, large living room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, open kitchen with dining area, new stove, dishwasher, and new laminate flooring, bright and spacious family room with chair molding, master suite with master bath, new carpet, new windows, wrap-around rear deck and patio area. $169,950.

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Horses Anyone?

Gorgeous brick and vinyl 2-story on 10 acres! This lovely home features 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, family room with fireplace, altrium, formal dining room, and master bedroom with master bathroom. The exterior of this home boosts rear deck, 4-stall barn, and fenced pasture. Seller is providing 1-year buyer’s warranty. $499,950.

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FORECLOSURE

This nice Chalet rancher features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, great room with fireplace and vaulted ceilings, and fenced rear yard. Other features include: community clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and play areas. $160,650.

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Davis Place

Mansfield Woods

New homes being built in the new section of Davis Place in Mechanicsville! Ranchers and 2-stories available. Over 40 floor plans to choose from. Several options available. Many lots to choose from. Starting in the $220’s.

Varina’s Newest Subdivision! 2 Stories and Ranchers Available. Starting at $199,000. 1 – 10 Acre Lots. Open House every Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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! D L O S Berkeley Forest

This lovely Contemporary Rancher on quiet cul-de-sac lot features 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, family room with fireplace, formal living room with hardwood floors, formal dining room with hardwood floors, sunroom, master bedroom with master bathroom, 2-car attached garage, rear deck, and seller is providing 1-year AHS warranty. $334,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

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Charming vinyl-sided rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and granite countertops, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, master bedroom with master bathroom, fenced rear yard, rear deck, 2-car attached garage, and seller is providing 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty! $229,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details.

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Gorgeous 2-Story on 13 Acres in King William Gorgeous custom-built home on very private lot. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, large family room with fireplace, bright and open eatin kitchen with breakfast nook, granite countertops, & double oven, formal living and dining rooms, master bedroom with master bath and walk-in closet, separate apartment that would make a great in-law suite, a bright sunroom that leads out to the patio, gorgeous in-ground pool, and 2-car attached garage. This home is a must see! $334,950.

Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025 for details!

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Mayfield Farms Renovated all-brick Rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, beautiful kitchen with new countertops and fresh paint, formal dining room, formal living room, family room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, seasonal sunroom, replacement windows, private rear yard, large storage shed, covered patio, and 1-year warranty. $189,000.

Call Kevin Morris for more details at 804-652-9025

or Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details.

Property Management Services Let Us Handle the Hassles! Screen Tenants – with Credit Report. Advertise Property & Collect Rent. Inspect Property 4940 Old Main Street in Rocketts Landing & Protect Your Investment! Awesome condo on Fall Line at Rocketts Landing! Priced well below the tax assessment. Two bedrooms, two huge full Joe Inge – Property Manager bathrooms, 1,688 square feet, hardwood floors, balcony, open floor plan, new urban kitchen with granite countertops and lots 804-427-5119 of counter and cabinet space. $299,950. Call Ryan Mabie at 804-683-4026. rentals@erawoodyhogg.com April 6, 2011

Quail Creek

Berkeley Forest

Welcome to Charlestown charm in Mechanicsville! This beautiful 2-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, open family room with gas fireplace, large kitchen with breakfast bar and desk area, 1st floor master suite with luxury master bathroom, 2 paved driveways, rear entry 2-car garage, side privacy fence, irrigation system, and striking front porch with full balcony above. Don’t miss this Southern charm! $306,500.

Immaculate custom-built Cape Cod style home with superb quality upgrades, priced to sell! FINISHED BASEMENT with fireplace – great media room – and FULL KITCHEN. Perfect for a large family and/or guests/in-laws. Total of 5 bedrooms, kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring, first floor master, master bath with Travertine tile, and loads of storage space. Professionally landscaped lot that is great for entertaining! Great location just across from Burkwood Swim and Racquet. Atlee School district. Call for more information! $419,500.

Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025.

Call Laurel Bartlett at 804-363-6661. PRICE REDUCED

New Kent

Great opportunity to own 53 acres close to Richmond. About 14 acres of this lot is open and the rest is wooded. There is a stream located on the edge of the property. This property is great for horses, hunting, or can be divided. Call for more details! $325,000.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Mechanicsville

This adorable rancher is perfect for first-time homebuyers or an investor. Featuring 2 bedrooms, full bathroom, kitchen, family room, and fenced rear yard. $99,950.

Call Woody Hogg for more details at 804-427-5100.

6319 Draperfield Road 100% financing available on this property! Adorable 3 bedroom, vinyl-sided Rancher on large lot. This home has a nice family room with vaulted ceiling that opens to an eat-in kitchen and sunroom with built-in bookshelves. Newly painted interior, large deck, rear privacy fence and paved driveway.

Call Kathy Carmichael at 804-683-0011.

Meadowbridge This lovely 2-story features 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, skylights, and fresh paint, family room with gas log fireplace, formal dining room, home office, master bedroom with new carpet and paint, fresh paint in all bedrooms and both bathrooms upstairs, 2-car garage, paved driveway, fenced rear yard, irrigation system, and storage shed. Seller providing 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty. $244,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Great Home in Varina with 2 Acres This home is located on a very quiet street, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 plus acres, new windows, screened-in front and rear porch, hardwood floors, dining room, bright open kitchen with lots of cabinets, fenced rear yard, and much more. Priced less than $72 a square foot! $139,950.

Call Ryan Mabie at 804-683-4026.

Pebble Creek

This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2½ bath home is a sight for sore eyes in this market! This home boasts meticulous landscape and open floor plan! Relax on the back deck or cross the street to the community clubhouse, swimming pool, and tennis courts! Master bedroom features jetted tub and family room boasts a gas fireplace. Come on home, your search is over! $274,950.

Call Austin and Julie Karvelis at 804-874-1430 or 804-908-2020

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