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Supervisors adjust, approve final budget By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local The Hanover County Board of Supervisors apparently heard its constituents at the April 4 public hearing on the 2013 budget proposal. After hearing a chorus of objections to cuts in the Fire/EMS budget and reductions in school administration, the supervisors adjusted the numbers to meet some of those concerns. County administration and staff worked with school officials to restore two assistant principal positions previously slated for elimination. Thanks to a grant for breathing apparatus

Wiecek said. “We’re going and the discovery of some to continue to explore a lot matching county funds, of different ways to retain portions of the Fire/EMS quality combination staff.” budget also were restored, She also noted that the including protective clothproposed two man engine ing and physicals for all crews is not an ideal situemployees and continued ation, but stressed that training. some coverage is better “We fully support our than none at all. fire chief and we comKELLY-WIECEK HAZZARD “It’s often the differmend our EMS workers for the outstanding work they do every day,” ence between having some level of coverage or Chickahominy District supervisor Angela Kelly- none at all in some areas of the county,” she said.

South Anna District supervisor Wayne Hazzard acknowledged the diligence and hard work of Hanover school officials to complete a budget with some tough realities. “This has been a fast track for us newbies and we’ve learned a whole lot in a little bit of time,” Hazzard said. “I want to acknowledge the [Hanover County] School Board and the hard work they put forward. They managed to save some teaching jobs and worked hard to present us with a budget. They hung in there with us.” With the Virginia General Assembly still see BUDGET, pg. 15 `

Community Call is out March of Dimes support is all in the family challenges to for vendors The Hanover Tomato Festival is in search of vendors who make or sell unique tomato-related products. This fun-filled event highlights the Hanover Tomato and features children’s activities, crafters, artisans and live entertainment. With so much to offer, Hanover’s most popular event draws close to 40,000 attendees, making it a great platform for your company to reach thousands. The Hanover Tomato Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, see VENDORS, pg. 13 `

Lola followed a minute later. Cathy and Alan Fitch welcomed the twins, who, hen Lola Jayden she recalled, “were perfectly Fitch arrived healthy” at birth. A eight weeks early week later, however, in 2009, Cathy Lola died as a result Motley-Fitch didn’t realize the of necrotizing impact her daughter’s birth enterocolitis. The — and brief life — would have condition, which on her. primarily affects Lola and her fraternal twin, premature infants Grayson Howard, were born or sick newborns, on May 29, 2009. They were is said to be the due on July 29. Lola weighed death of intestinal tisthree pounds and four ounces, sue. while her brother came in at Grayson three pounds, seven ounces. remained in the He arrived first, at 1:51 p.m.; Neonatal Intensive

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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Cathy Motley-Fitch, her sons, from left, Sawyer and Grayson, and her husband Alan Fitch are serving as the March of Dimes Ambassador Family. They will kick off Sunday’s Richmond Walk.

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In January, 400 people gathered at the New Song Church to remember a slain Mechanicsville teen. At that gathering, Pastor Chad Herndon asked, “What are you willing to do to have no more events like this? What are you willing to stop doing?” On Saturday, April 21, the Hanover Cares coalition will once again ask those questions from 4 to 6 p.m. at a Town Hall meeting at Atlee High School. The meeting will include a panel of Hanover County high school students who will discuss the challenges facing today’s students, as well as what the community needs to know about teens growing up in Hanover County. see CHALLENGES, pg. 13 `

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Thirty-nine students gave up their spring break to help Hanover Habitat for Humanity. They participated in Habitat’s national alternative break program, Collegiate Challenge.

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Students forego spring break to help Habitat for Humanity Hanover Habitat for Humanity hosted 39 student volunteers the first three weeks of March during their spring break. The students participated in Habitat’s national alternative break program, Collegiate Challenge. “We look forward to having the student volunteers every year. This is our ninth time hosting students during their spring break and we are appreciative of their efforts,” said Garrett Augustine, Hanover Habitat’s construction supervisor. “Collegiate Challenge provides the students with an opportunity to help build affordable housing in our area and really make an impact. Because they’re here for a week working every day, the students really get a sense of the job site and a lot gets accomplished. The work they’ll do during their spring break will have a lasting impact in

our community.” The students visited from Boston College, Roger Williams University, and William Paterson University in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Jersey, and volunteered March 5-22. The students worked on Hanover Habitat’s 39th and 40th homes, directly impacting the lives of eight children. They helped finish most of the interior work for the 39th home, which will be ready for the Htoo family to move in within a few months and dried in the 40th home, completely framing and shingling the roof for the Morgan family, as well as installing all of the doors and windows. Each group stayed with the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church, and reflected on see HABITAT, pg. 4 `

35 SPORTS Local teams leap into Spring Break action

ALSO… Incident reports .........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ....10,12, 28 Celebrations ........... 29 Calendar ................. 32 Sports ................35-39 Church news .......... 40 TV grids..............45-47 Classifieds .........40-44

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue March 24 X

Suspects assaulted each other at location on Camille Dr.

Unknown suspect damaged property at location on Stand Circle.

Unknown suspect damaged property at location on Normans Bridge Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Pole Green Rd. Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect damaged property at location on Sugarpine Rd.

Suspects were found in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Ryegate Place.

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

Suspect stole items at location on Lee-Davis Rd.

Unknown suspect damaged property at location on Gemstone Place.

Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance on Shady Grove Rd.

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

Unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident at location on Coatesville Rd.

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Suspects stole item at location on Battle Hill Dr.

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influenced the selection process. A singer, Cathy performs at March of Dimes Continued from pg. 1 b events, including the organization’s Nurse of Medical Center for six weeks. As they mourned the Year Awards. “I’ll be singing the National Anthem for the walk [on Sunday].” the loss of their daughter and stood watch by She has a CD, “Broadway My Baby,” with a their tiny son, Cathy and Alan learned about the portion of the proceeds donated to the March role and work of the March of Dimes. of Dimes. Almost three years after their daughter’s “Grayson is the light of our world,” Cathy passing, Cathy and Alan, along with Grayson and 10-month-old Sawyer Graham, will partici- said about her oldest son. She described him as “hilarious, happy, healthy.” pate in the Richmond March for Babies Walk, With Sawyer, she said she was “treated as which gets underway at 9 a.m. on Sunday, April high-risk during the pregnancy because of what 22, at Monroe Park. This year they are serving had happened with the twins. He was full term, as the Ambassador Family. no complications.” Cathy said they were notified of their selecDue to the March of Dimes, Cathy contintion last summer and have been making appearued, she received progesterone shots to preances and “telling our story.” vent pre-term labor, “so I benefited from their They have been active members of the research. That helped us have a happy and full March of Dimes since 2009. As for how they term baby.” were chosen, Cathy said, “I think our story”

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their work with the church’s youth group. These 39 students chose to dedicate their spring breaks to providing safe, affordable housing. All three school groups said they left at the end of their week tired, happy

and with the knowledge that they truly made a profound difference in the lives of Hanover families. For the past 23 years, more than 194,000 students have spent their school breaks volunteering across the country through this Habitat for Humanity program. Hanover Habitat will build homes for five deserving families this year, and

As the Ambassador Family, Cathy said they will kick off the Richmond event. “We’re just so happy to be a part of March of Dimes and trying to turn a tragedy into something positive.” She said their story “isn’t necessarily about the loss — it’s about the mriacle of the life that was saved.” However, she still becomes emotional and teary-eyed when she talks about Lola. They take part in the walk as Team Lola Gray. She said the name was chosen by combining the twins’ names. The goal of the work of the March of Dimes is “for these premature infants to thrive and save their lives.” Cathy also said that the loss of Lola is always there, but, “because of that research, we’ve got two healthy babies. The March of Dimes is one of the biggest organizations in the country.” On Sunday, they will be walking with a goal

will break ground on its 41st home on May 6. ----Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an interfaith nonprofit Christian organization, committed in partnership with qualified families and community volunteers to create and sell homes with no-profit mortgages. It seeks to eradicate substandard

of $5,000. About 30 people usually participate on Team Lola Gray. Cathy said they hope to become the statewide ambassadors for the organization. “People have been so supportive for us,” she added. “We’ll never forget about our cause. We’re lifetime members. With the addition of Sawyer, it’s something that we’re going to be raised with. Grayson was a preemie and it affects everyone in our family, so we want them to be able to give back — to learn to give back as well.” “We’ll never forget and we’ll always miss Lola but we never thought we could be this happy, because that’s the truth,” Cathy said. “Some days I look around and I think I never thought I could be this happy — that it would be possible.” To donate, or for more information, contact Cathy Motley-Fitch at catmot@yahoo.com.

housing in Hanover County by encouraging all stakeholders to make affordable housing a matter of action and conscience. To volunteer, donate or learn more, contact 569-6108, smidkiff@hanoverhfh.org or visit the Hanover Habitat website at www.hanoverhfh.org. Information submitted by Sarah Midkiff, Hanover Habitat for Humanity.

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Chairman John F. Axselle III said the Hanover County School Board is waiting for final numbers from Richmond, but announced that two assistant principal positions formerly on the chopping block, have been restored. He is flanked by fellow School Board members Sue Forbes Watson, left, Ann F.H. Gladstone and Robert L. Wood.

2014 as the budget process takes its first steps. Areas of examination include instructional programs and costs, extra and co-curricula programs and activities, student services, organizational structure and service delivery, and any other

programs that require â&#x20AC;&#x153;funding considerations.â&#x20AC;? Maintaining state standards is one thing, but Wilson said Hanover educators strive for a higher plateau of excellence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through each of these themes, staff will take great pains to

identify and differentiate between the Virginia standards of quality and what we do here in Hanover,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. Closing figures for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget have not been finalized due to the continuing budget process at the General

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Inching along through well-known speed traps Recent news coverage of the fines levied for speeding around Hopewell on Interstate 295 sparked memories of some speed traps in small municipalities in West Virginia. And, before going any further, keep in mind that if you can drive the two-lane, curvy, mountainous roads of “The Mountain State,” you can probably drive anywhere in the world. A good friend moved to southern California in the 1980s. The multilane freeways were of no consequence to her — she was used to hillsides, two-lane roads, railroad tracks, river — you get the idea. Anyway, speed traps throughout the coalfields of West Virginia were common — and if you traveled with any frequency (or infrequency, for that matter) you learned quickly when to hit the brake. If the sign posted 25 mph, then you better not be doing 26. If you were, you could expect a ticket. Most of these towns were old coal communities — and they had seen better days by the time this writer started driving those routes. No doubt, Hopewell has found itself in a similar predicament in doing what it considers necessary to continue to operate. We’re most likely all guilty of exceeding the speed limit now and again. But, there are those who zip by at a rate far beyond the usual five-mile forgiveness range. And, many times, they’re darting in and out of traffic. So, do you think Hopewell is wrong in pursuing speeders? Is it a disservice to boost the city’s coffers by that type of enforcement? From a personal perspective, the speedometer does tip a little past the set limit on occasion — but not at the risk of harming another. It could be chalked up to all those years of two-lane West Virginia roads — and the knowledge that the next town could be one of those where a police officer is waiting just within the municipality’s limits with a radar at the ready. But, for what it’s worth, the only speeding ticket I ever received was in Appomattox, where a nation reunited and my lead foot got caught. Melody Kinser

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National Volunteer Week: celebrating achievements

Volunteerism is growing despite the financial challenges many are facing. Just as evident within our community is the continued realization that there is a need to do more and to take the first step to get involved. For more than two decades, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has acknowledged the importance and the value of Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism by hosting Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration. This year’s celebration will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at Hanover High School. We hope you will take this opportunity to celebrate the volunteer contributions that you have made or to express your appreciation for the contributions made by others. The evening will be filled with music, stories of inspiration and presentations of the 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. We also are honored to have Patience Salgado as our guest host this year. Salgado is known as the “Kindness Girl” and has been featured in The Live Your Best Life section in O, The Oprah Magazine (October 2011) and named Best “Local DoGooder” in Richmond in Style Weekly’s Best of Richmond issue (March 2011). Plans are also underway to include a special musical treat from the 2012 Hanover Idols, Lindsey Coggins and Faith Gitchell . To RSVP your plans to attend, contact 365-4300. Lisa Adkins Program coordinator Hanover Department of Community Resources

As the nation celebrates the 39th annual National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, we would like to acknowledge and highlight the outstanding achievements that thousands of volunteers have made in our daily life here in Hanover County. For example, as Andy Wichorek of Medi Hospice observed, “In spite of the downturn in the economy, we have more volunteers than ever contributing to our community in meaningful ways; giving their time and their compassion to our patients and families. Reflecting on the generosity and caring of our volunteers, I truly feel that as a community we are in good hands both now and into the future.” Hanover’s citizens often respond to the needs of our community by creating their own solutions. Such was the case for the Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics. As volunteer Sue Chambers said, “In just five years, Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, grew from one small clinic in the basement of a church to five clinics in various local churches. What began, initially, providing free medical and dental care to 250 low-income uninsured Hanover County adult residents grew, in the fifth year, to giving free medical, dental, eye and podiatry care to 1,223 qualified patients. Some even received eyeglasses, dentures, free prescription medications, and/or referrals to specialists willing to give pro-bono care. All this was done, and continues to be done, by volunteers. These volunteers (medical professionals and those from various backgrounds) are motivated by their desire to help others. They work with enthusiasm, dedication, faith, love, respect and compassion. It is an honor to be in their presence. Most of them have “day jobs” and volunteer in evenings and free time.” Even commonplace activities that we all take for granted In response to Bob Shannon’s (King William County) in our society, such as the act of voting for local and letter in the April 4, 2012, Local. (Full disclosure: My wife national elections, is made possible by volunteers. As Terri see LETTERS, pg. 8 ` Smithson, Hanover’s general registrar, noted, “Elections held in Hanover County would not be possible without citizen volunteers. Our citizen volunteers are patriotic and passionate about helping their neighbors. Seniors, retirees and others that serve as volunteers bring experience, wisdom The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of and mentorship to our young high school volunteers. The interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your Office of Voter Registration and Elections has 250 volunaddress and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to teers and 135 high school student Election Pages. Through edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be their sacrifice and dedication they are making history.” published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers These are just a few examples of the numerous ways and not The Mechanicsville Local. our community is making a difference every day through Send letters to: their “Spirit of Volunteerism.” Our residents rally to serve The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, others when needed most and to ensure the highest qualMechanicsville, VA 23111 ity of life for our community. These statements reflect the Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com pride, gratitude and optimism for and by our community.

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is a Hanover County employee, who worked prior for Henrico County. I don’t know any Hanover officials except one, who has no relationship in any way to this letter.) Shannon begins with an example of Fred Smith, CEO of FedEx, ordering cutbacks in

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scheduled to return to Richmond this week to consider a final document, but Wilson said she is confident the state funds will allow the system to restore two assistant principal positions previously eliminated. “We haven’t quit working on this budget,” chairman John F. Axselle III said. “The good news is we have been able to restore two of the assistant principals in this budget. Our hopes are we get some good news out of Richmond and we will continue to review this budget in areas that we can.” Assistant superintendent Dr. Michael Thornton briefed the board on a recently completed project that identifies the school

and Harris. Mr. Shannon’s comparison, not mine. Shannon then seems to have a problem with Hanover’s Kirk Baumbach’s “losing employees to higher-paying jobs.” Well, shame on those employees for bettering themselves, Bob! Is this really the problem, Mr. Shannon? People doing what working Americans strike to do: Search, apply, qualify in an

system’s long-range goals and plans. Thornton organized a panel of community members and system employees to prepare the outline that highlights the mission of Hanover schools in the coming years. The committee was comprised of 28 members, 17 from the community at large. They met in six meetings throughout March. The product of those efforts identifies goals and objectives the system hopes to achieve in coming years. They include: / To provide the highest quality education and appropriate support for each student while meeting or exceeding state, national, and international standards.

effort to improve their lives and the lives of their families whenever they can. Later in his letter, Shannon invites: “anyone else wants to make more money . . . there’s the door.” Huh? Well . . . Bob, which is it? Shannon says taxpayers get tired of “poor mouthing.” By see LETTERS, pg. 15 `

/ To ensure safe, secure, and efficient facilities and learning environment. / To employ and retain highly qualified staff. / To increase and sustain family involvement, community partnerships and student engagement. / To proactively manage resources effectively and efficiently. Randolph-Macon College’s Anne Marie Lauranzon facilitated the discussions and Dr. Rosemarie Stocky was project manager. The School Board also adopted a schedule for next year’s school year that includes a winter break from Dec. 19 to Dec. 31. Axselle cast the only opposing vote, stating he didn’t agree with the extended winter break.

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Greatest Generation shares stories of WWII with cadets

ovenant Woods residents recently shared stories of life during World War II with seniors from Lee-Davis High School’s ROTC program and professors from VCU’s Department of Gerontology. The program’s concept was the suggestion of two Covenant Woods residents, Bev Lordi and Audrey DuVal, who wanted to be sure that stories they heard through casual storytelling over dinners and gatherings at Covenant Woods would be shared to inspire younger generations. Dr. James Kenley and Gabie Crutchfield set the scene for the presentation by sharing how everyday life in Virginia was affected by the war. Kenley spoke about his life as a teen, including how he and his friends would go to beach shores of Virginia to see U.S. ships being bombed. He also talked about his

had the students swaying and rocking through his animated account of a suicidal Japanese plane diving into his ship, a “baby flattop,” during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippine Sea. John Wickstead, U.S. Army captain (retired) talked about the ingenuity of the Army, and how he borrowed equipment from French farmers to prevent the tanks from sliding and skidding down the narrow icy lanes of the French counPhoto submitted by Elizabeth Pace tryside. Dr. James Kenley, left, shareshis experience in the Medical Bernie Peatross also disCorps with a Lee-Davis High School ROTC cadet. cussed his time in the U.S. Quaker mother wearing slacks about using blackout curtains, Army and comically told of his several near-death experiences, for the first time, so she could so that no light seeped out one of which occurred while work during the war. of windows, and attending moving a bomb. As a Quaker, his mother receptions at local churches in Col. Dave Schumaker, U.S. had never shown the skin Harrisonburg for the soldiers Marine (retired) provided of her wrist or ankles in her on leave. details of the logistics of the dresses, so putting on slacks The program continued war. was a “big deal.” with four veterans sharing their It is these stories that are Gabie, who was a senior time in the service. not captured in history books in high school and attending Joe Black, U.S. Navy chief that brought history to life. The formal presentations college during this time, talked aviation radioman (retired)

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were followed by casual discussions, where students had the opportunity to engage in more personal conversations with the residents. With large groups of students around these storytellers, it was clear that the presentation was a success. In addition to the stories, everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch catered by Bell Café, thanks to a sponsorship by David Palmer and Michelle

Johnson of Union First Market Bank. To learn more about the Greatest Generation, or other educational opportunities for your school or club, contact Elizabeth Pace, community relations manager at Covenant Woods, at 569-8007 or epace@ covenantwoods.com. Information submitted by Elizabeth Pace, community relations manager, Covenant Woods.

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Mary Clarke Adams, 81, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, April 9, 2012, with her beloved boys at her side. She is survived by two sons, Roy Adams of Mechanicsville and Ray Adams of Richmond; and Jeff Smith, whom she loved as a son and a friend for the past 23 years; also a loving niece, Delores Glazebrook of King William, who was like a daughter she never had; and three devoted nephews, George Jr., Milton and Ernest Watkins, whom she always loved deeply and considered her special boys. She also leaves behind a lifelong friend and former co-worker, Mrs. Geneva Glazebrook of Aylett, whom she worked with in the Forestry Products Division of the former Chesapeake Corporation in West Point until her retirement in 1992. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Wanda

Clarke of Richmond and Mrs. Julia A. Paul of King William; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Thursday evening, April 12, 2012. A funeral service was held on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Providence United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Poor House Lane and Providence Road, Bruington, Va. The church was open for visitation prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Providence United Methodist Church, c/o Ms. Betty Watkins, Treasurer, 14519 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy., St. Stephens Church, Va. 23148.

ceased by his mother, Barbara â&#x20AC;&#x153; Bobbyeâ&#x20AC;? Bosher and his brother, Randall Bosher. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Linda Bosher; his father, Ralph Bosher Sr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Terri and Mark York; and his niece, McKenzie York. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Elyse Wade and her husband, Bill and their children, Hannah, Nathan, Daniel and Katie; as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. The family received friends Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Graveside services were held Monday, April 16, 2012 at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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morning April 8, 2012, at about 8:30 a.m., after a long and courageous battle against sarcoma cancer. She was born in Goldvein, Va., on April 29, 1935, the tenth of eleven children of parents, Lazarus C. and Lucy M. Cooper. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, John M. Carpenter Jr. Preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and four sisters, she is also survived by a brother, Richard A. Cooper of Parkersburg, W.Va.; sisters, Lucille C. Stribling of Morrisville, Va., and Rebecca C. Seay of Fredericksburg, Va. Many nieces and nephews and godchildren also mourn her passing. After graduation from Bealeton High School she took a job with Hartford Insurance Co. from which she retired after 37 years of service. After retirement she enjoyed life as a volunteer at a see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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Baptist Church, OES Naomi Chapter #4 and Mechanicsville Continued from pg. 10 b Dixie Darlings Red Hat Society. retirement home and Mt. Vernon Renva was preceded in death Baptist Church where she was a by her parents G.H. and Inez member for many years. Agnes’ McGhee. She is survived by her greatest joy was her love of her husband of 58 years, Thomas Earl Savior Jesus and the sparkle she Carver; son, Vincent Keith Carver radiated to everyone she met and (Mary); four grandchildren, knew. She and her husband have Amanda, Jennifer, Christina and been residents of the Masonic Laurie; seven great-grandchilHome of Virginia for nearly five dren; siblings, Lu Lord (Buddy), years. Graveside services were pri- Howard Earl McGhee (Nita), vate and followed by a memorial Richard McGhee (Lori) and Toni service in celebration of her life at Liskie (Dick). The family received Mount Vernon Baptist Church, friends on Monday, April 2, 2012 11220 Nuckols Rd., Glen Allen at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, A reception followed immediVA and where services were held ately after the service. The West Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Graveside Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, services were held at Washington 11020 W. Broad St., Glen Allen, Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, is in charge of arrangements. In contributions may be made to the lieu of flowers, contributions in Lymphoma Research Foundation, her memory may be made to 115 Broadway, Suite 1301, New the Masonic Home of Virginia York, NY 10006. Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 7866, Henrico, Va. 23231-0366, or to the Building Fund at Mount Deacon James Hampton Vernon Baptist Church. Online Dabney, 86, of Ashland, condolences can be made at www. entered eternal life April 5, 2012 bennettfuneralhomes.com. surrounded by his family. One daughter, Cathy D. Harris, and Renva McGhee Carver, one grandson, Derrick Williams, 77, of Mechanicsville, went preceded him in death. He leaves home to be with our Lord on to cherish his memory his wife of April 1, 2012. She was a pioneer over 50 years, Hattie Dabney; five of C & P Telephone Company children, Howard Sr. (Valerie), with 35 years of service. She was Wilma, Betty, Nancy (Jerry) and a member of Mechanicsville

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where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ashland Church of God. P.O. Box 611, Ashland, Va. 23005 or to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, 8105 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

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whom? Shannon makes the same mistake others do. There is a stark difference between local and federal salaries, benefits and job security. Not the least of which is – as I’m confident Shannon knows – the very strong Federal Employees Union, which does, in fact, make it nearly impossible to terminate a federal employee.

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Representatives from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Hanover County Public Schools and Hanover County Community Services Board, as well as an area substance abuse counselor, will serve on a panel that will engage the audience in a discussion following the youth panel discussion. Local organizations, agencies and faith-based groups will be on hand at the close of the meeting to share resources and programming opportunities that support substance-free youth. Hanover Cares will have

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There is no Hanover County Employees Union, Bob. Just family, neighbors and friends who chose to work for Hanover County. Shannon is partially correct: “20 to 30 years ago, you chose to work in government, you accepted a lower wage, and, in return, you had much more job security and better retirement benefits.” Most folks who took a municipal job “years ago” did

so knowing salaries were better in the private sector, but job security was more important for them. (Retirement benefits better back then, really? Better than Philip Morris, Reynolds Metals, DuPont, et al?) I don’t think so, Bob. Shannon states: “The public sector caught up but how often has compensation (wages and benefits) exceeding those in the private sector.” The operative words here are “caught up.”

The are, Bob, and have always been, jobs that the public sector is better than private (see, bartending, laborer, mechanic, etc.). Nothing new here, folks. The elimination of jobs, “mostly by attrition:” If Shannon thinks not replacing a job is synonymous with the workload leaving as well, he is wrong. Just ask any Hanover deputy or firefighter. However, Bob nailed Rhu Harris! Shame on Harris for not consulting his crystal

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build a stronger safety net for our kids – one that is designed for 21st century challenges. This community has the resources and the commitment.” Hanover Cares invites the community to attend the Town Hall meeting to share ideas as to how to strengthen that safety net and build a community fully committed to raising sub-

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Terminating loyal employball (or 8 ball) years ago to foresee the need to fire employees ees just before retirement – in just prior to their retirement, case the county gets bad in the because of the economic mess future – was the thing Rhu that was yet to come. Yes, I’m see LETTERS, pg. 15 ` certain Bob is correct here.

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struggling to complete its budget process, Hanover County’s 2013 budget is set at $367.9 million with no increase in the county’s 81 cents per $100 of assessed value. The supervisors unanimously approved this year’s proposal, ending one of the most challenging financial environments in recent memory. In other matters, economic director Edwin A. Gaskin outlined an extensive plan that could make Hanover County a destination for large businesses looking for new locations. With an ample number of small development sites and business parks,

he said the county lacks a key aspect in attracting large businesses. Amazon’s recent announcement to locate distribution centers in Dinwiddie and Chesterfield counties was prompted by their ability to provide large shovel-ready sites for development. Land issues and zoning requirements were ready and waiting for the big box online retailer to begin construction within five months. Gaskin said those sites currently are not available in Hanover, and that places the county are at a disadvantage when large potential companies consider this area for relocation. Gaskin recommended the creation of a public/private business park. “The

cent insurance increase for Hanover employees. Uhh . . . Continued from pg. 13 b that’s -12 percent there, Bob. Harris should have done. The facts are: For years, Oh, yeah, a 3 percent raise county employees have worked came on the heels of a 15 perfor less money and benefits

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county would control the site, not own it,” he said. The creation of a new business park would require 100 to 200 acres of privately owned GASKIN open space. he county would contract the property, market the site and facilitate the closing deal while never actually owning the property. “It’s a hybrid model that plays to our strengths,” Gaskin said. The director said he sees the vision

than their public counterparts. Their “investment” in choosing a county job then is rewarding them now through having a reliable job. I don’t think any county

as an update to the county’s current strategy, and noted that the majority of Virginia counties have these types of developments. After studying the positive and negatives of those projects, Gaskin formed his plan with the best features from all. Ultimately, according to Gaskin, the five- to 10-year plan could increase tax revenue, direct job growth and create a better balance between residential and commercial property in the county. Currently, the county has 78 percent residential and 22 percent commercial sites. Gaskin said he’d like to see those numbers closer to 70/30. “We can be more successful here.

Henrico and Chesterfield [counties] are bringing their A game. If we want to change results, we have to change what we do,” Gaskin said. He recommended the creation of a site advisory committee that would identify three sites for consideration. The supervisors said they would like to see more before moving forward, and asked Gaskin to return with some possible sites for the new project. Attracting large companies to Hanover could assist in solving budget issues in the future, said Gaskin. He also said private landowners may initiate similar plans on their own once they viewed the success of the county’s effort.

employee need apologize for that choice to Bob or anyone else. N’est ce pas, Bob, 1 percent? The American Military Maris Allen Talley Mechanicsville Society (AMS) urges Congress

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April 18, 2012

Pet of the Week

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The Hanover Pound at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland has this dog and cat for adoption. Radio is a 2-year-old male hound. He is white with little brown and black spots. He is up-to-date on vaccines, has been neutered and is heartworm (negative). Radio is described as “a comical fellow, who loves other dogs and people.” Chloe, a 7-year-old female, is a black domestic shorthair cat. She is up-to-date on vaccines, has been spayed and is FELV/FIV (negative). She is described as “a big girl who would just love to share your sofa with you. She loves to be brushed and loves to show you just how much she loves you.” Radio and Chloe are looking for a “forever home.” For more information, call 365-6485.

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The Hanover County Board of Supervisors along with these and many other organizations wish to thank all who volunteer!

Celebrate Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism on May 1st @ 7 pm Hanover High School Guest Host: Patience Salgado, “The Kindness Girl” Featured in The Live Your Best Life section in O, Oprah Magazine (October 2011) and named Best “Local Do-Gooder” in Richmond

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systems, the problem becomes more acute. Military personnel and their families are often stationed in remote locations far from any dealerships, relying on independent repair shops to service their vehicles. Most do not have the time to find the nearest dealership, drive all the way there and wait for their sole source of transportation to be repaired. If critical repairs go unperformed, then safety may be compromised. The American Military Society encourages all service members, their families and all Americans to visit www.righttorepair.org to send a letter to each of their senators and their representatives, urging them to support this legislation. Col. Charles C. Partridge (retired) American Military Society

retired and veterans of the uniformed services, their families and survivors. Right to Repair levels the competitive playing field for motoring consumers and between new car dealerships and independent repair shops by requiring that car companies provide full, fair access at a reasonable cost to all non-proprietary service information, tools and safety-related bulletins needed to repair todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hightech motor vehicles. When local repair shops are denied access to non-proprietary repair information from the car companies, competition is limited. All consumers benefit from competition, but those serving our country and their families at home derive particular benefit from being able to obtain affordable, effective and convenient repairs for their vehicles. As cars become more comIt has long been considplicated with more computer ered â&#x20AC;&#x153;off limitsâ&#x20AC;? for a president

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to overtly attempt to influence the U.S. Supreme Court during its period of deliberation on a case, in this particular case it is ObamaCare, but apparently thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done in Chicago. Under the presidency of Barack Obama, our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential protocols and system of checks and balances are being systematically dismantled. We have been forced into a constitutional crisis of the first order by this president. Stephen Lee Mechanicsville

and other states to restrict and even deny access to legal abortion procedures and contraception. These new laws are nothing more than an attempt to place a legal framework of religious law on all citizens. Do you want the Ten Commandments displayed in U.S. courthouses? Will everyone

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Dominion theology is rearing its ugly head in Virginia and other conservative places. Thomas Jefferson, through his Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, defended the right of all to worship (or not worship) as they pleased. see LETTERS, pg. 19 `

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The Hanover Senior Travel Commission recently traveled to New Orleans and displayed The Mechanicsville Local in the French Quarter. Included in the group were Duane Yoder, Edel Thompson, Elmo Moretz, Patricia Mirr, Cecil Barrett, Jimmie McCoy, Joan McCoy, Joan Bulthuis, Shirley Tickle, Elden Tickle, Mary Jane Brown, Charles Moon, Ann Moon, Stuart Melton, Ann Snell, James Snell, Robert Whiting, Marilyn Whiting, Margaret Marquis, Donald Michael, Joyce Michael, Walton Vaughn, Helen Vaughn, Ropert Hopkins, Louise Hopkins, Fred Wiseman, Shirley Wiseman, Alice Cobb, James Cobb, Nancy Mirr and Dennis Mirr. The driver was J.R. Prince and their tour escort was Connie Alexander.

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through exhibitions, workshops and special initiatives. Her resume also includes promoting art and design education for the Savannah College of Art and Design and the University of Virginia Art Museum, as well as a completed

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projection, tumbling and stunting. Registration and medical release are available at http:// weblog.hcps.us/ahsblog/blogs/ athletics/default.aspx. The cost per cheerleader is $20 per session or $50 for all

internship with the National Gallery of Art. Hancock spent several years with the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Washington, D.C., creating unique preservation-based programs for patrons and Board members and developing communications to educate donors on issues and projects. She holds a M.Ed from the three sessions. The deadline for completed/ signed registration and medical release is June 18. If signed up for all three sessions by June 5, a free camp t-shirt will be included. The t-shirt gives the cheerleader free admittance to Atlee’s first home varsity football game on Sept. 21. The Raiders will

denomination of Christians called Baptists. Previously, the Continued from pg. 17 b state of Virginia harassed them Among those protected and forced them to pay a speby this law in 18th century cial tax for the right to worship Virginia were a small upstart as they pleased. Be careful of

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Polegreen with a broad audience of students and visitors.” After three years of serving the Foundation’s mission, Missy Minton has been promoted to director of resource development. She graduated from Mills E. Godwin High School and received her bachelor of arts degree in history and secondary education from Longwood University in 1995. She began her career as a regional marketing coordinator host the Freeman High School for the Estee Lauder Companies Rebels of New York. If not registered for all three In 2002, she turned her sessions, the t-shirt can be purchased for $10 (provided registration is received by June 5). For more information, contact Anne Melton, head cheer coach at Atlee High School, at 723-2139 or abmelton@hcps. us. what you ask for, one day some other religious sect may decide to restrict your right to act and worship as you see fit. Anthony Tokarz Henrico

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from kindergarten. â&#x20AC;&#x153;School should be a positive experience for the child and the parent so we meet with our parents and explain school expectations; we take children to visit an elementary school and practice getting on a bus; and we use a small backpack to teach children how to be responsible for things they bring back and forth to schoolâ&#x20AC;? Bowles said. Being prepared relieves a lot of anxieties. For more information about kindergarten registration and what to bring on April 19, parents can dial 2-1-1 or visit www. readychildren.net and find information specific to Hanover public schools.

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opportunities for participation in services activities. Emma, the daughter of Stacy Hamilton, “is a very caring individual, and tries to make connections with all people. She has a mature attitude towards bullying, and she promotes openness and kindness. As she has hearing challenges, she is very empathetic especially with individuals with limited physical capabilities. She is an officer in

the Diversity Club and is accepting of all types of people.” Raven, the daughter of Ruby Sharrieff, “has been raised in a religiously diverse family and thus demonstrates a spirit of tolerance and unity towards others. She took a position with Henrico County’s summer basketball camp where she devoted much of her time working one on one with boy with autism, helping him to build confidence and feel like a team member. Raven also provides loving personal care for her grandmother

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shown caring for others and participated in activities that improve human relations and inter-group understanding. Students are nominated by their respective school counselors and administrators and sometimes their classmates. Criteria for the selection of these student honorees include volunteerism, being the calm voice of reason in potentially confrontational situations, ability to relate to others of different gender, race or religion; empathy with, and understanding of those with limited physical and/or emotional capabilities. Information submitted by Sharon Clayton, chair, Brotherhood Sisterhood Youth Award.

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of musical numbers directed by Natan Berenshteyn, director of music and teacher at Atlee High. Every student in the choir is selling tickets for this event. Checks should be made payable to Atlee Chorus Boosters. Checks and cash will be accepted for Silent Auction items; no credit cards. For information, or to purchase tickets, contact Debbie Bradshaw at 746-2268 or e-mail president@ atleechorus.com or Vicky Furr, fundraiser chair, at 551-1667 or obxseahag@yahoo.com. More information is available at www.atleechorus.com.

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who has Alzheimer’s disease.” Ellie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Iverson, “possesses excellent social skills, using them to make everyone around her feel included. The mature voice of reason in friendships, Ellie has the quality to provide the thoughtful reminders of consequences and is not afraid of exercising “tough love” when needed. Empathetic and outgoing to both children and peers with limited and physical disabilities, Ellie volunteers at the Skills Development Center, Patrick Henry’s Promise and Northstar Academy.” On Thursday, Feb. 23, awards were presented to 54 high school students from parochial, private and public schools that have

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An old-fashioned carnival luncheon will be presented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The event, sponsored by Hanover County Parks and Recreation, will offer attendees the opportunity to mingle with friends, eat funnel cakes, play carnival games, and maybe even win a cake at the cake walk. Parks and Rec and Senior Connections have teamed up to provide a memorable day for active adults and seniors, aged 50 and up. Food will be available for purchase on-site. For a discounted meal rate of $5, pre-register now through Hanover Parks and Recreation. Seating is limited.

Registration forms are available in the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2012 “Discover Recreation” brochure or visit the Parks and Recreation website at www.co.hanover.va.us/ parksrec. Register online or send in your registration form along with payment to Hanover County Parks & Recreation, 13017 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005. For more information, visit www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec and click the “Special Events” link on the left-hand side, call 365-7150 or e-mail parksandrec@co.hanover.va.us. Information submitted by Lisa M. Walker, Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department.

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John Cary Jr. (Maxine), Keith Cary; grandchildren, John Cary III, Joshua Cary and Stacey Tarrer. He is also survived by one brother, Willis Jackson; and one sister, Annie Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia C. Jackson. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. The family received friends on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Jerusalem Baptist Church Doswell, Va., and where his Homegoing services were held Friday, April 13, 2012. In lieu of flowers, contributions

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Phillip E. Jones, “Pete”, passed away on March 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Phillip Jernigan. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy F. Jones; brother-in-law, Henry Harrison; three daughters, Frannie Chandler (Buddy), Shirley Jernigan (Donald) and Bonnie Jones; seven grandchildren, Stephen and Jeremy Jernigan, Donald and David Jernigan, Selah and Marlena Packett, Joshua Chandler; one great-granddaughter, Jesse Jernigan; and his lifelong friend, Ahmed “Lee” Walls. A memorial

service was held at B.W. White/ Aylett Chapel at “High Noon” on Sunday, April 15, 2012 for family and friends to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the King William Rescue Squad or the American Heart Association.

Billie Beverley Johnson Lilly, 93, formerly of King William and Mechanicsville, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Carl Colter Lilly; her father, Ben W. Johnson; her mother, Helen W. Johnson Fox; stepmother, Pearl Johnson; two brothers, Clymoth and John Johnson; and a sister, Helen Ackerman. She is survived

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by her daughter, Sylvia A. Lilly Longest; son, Ronald D. Lilly; granddaughters, Cynthia Bene’, Deborah Cruikshank (Scott), Alissa Lipscomb (Clint), Janet Lipscomb (David); 10 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Jim Johnson and wife, Emily; sister-inlaw, Kate S. Johnson; and a greatniece, Delores Lilly Orange. The family received friends and family in the Chapel at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va., for visitation on Monday, April 16, 2012. Services immediately followed. The family held a private graveside service at Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, Va.

Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, where the family received friends an hour prior to the service where a Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Arrangements by Monaghan Funeral Home.

Ruth E. Raines, 85, of Mechanicsville, went home to be with her Lord on April 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy F. Raines. She is survived by three sons, Greg (Lyn) of Richmond, Mark (Geri) of Islandton, S.C., and Rick (Betsy) of Mechanicsville; and five grandchildren, Christie (Kevin) VanPelt, Matthew Raines, Erin Raines, Abbie George Linwood Neagle Sr., “Brother”, age 78, Raines and Katie Raines. There was a graveside service of Mechanicsville, departed this earthly life April 12, 2012. He was on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at preceded in death by his parents, Monticello Memory GarGeorge and Rosa Neagle; and his dens in Charlottesville. The family received friends on brother, Billy (Dorothy). He is Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at survived by his loving wife of 60 Fairmount Christian Church years, Maxine; and five children, in Mechanicsville. In lieu of George (Joan), Larry, Kathy (David), Chris (Cindy) and Mary- flowers, contributions may be beth. Brother had a great passion made to Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mefor his 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Brother was chanicsville, Va. 23111. also dearly loved by his surviving sisters, Rosemary and Linda; and Ruth Reece, “Mimi”, passed his brother, Joe (Madeline); and away Monday, April 9, 2012 at was very close to his sisters-in-law, her home in Mechanicsville, Beverly and Mary Jean. Brother surrounded by her family. retired from RF&P Railroad after She was preceded in death by 35 years of service. A Christian her parents, Harry Charles Wake was held Monday, April 16, and Mary Annie Alexander; 2012 at the Catholic Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge see OBITUARES, pg. 31 `

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Kenneth R. and Rose Woodson Butler of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 14, 2012. The couple has one daughter, Melisa Whaley and her husband Lee. A dinner party was given by Melisa and Lee for family and friends. Rev. Dr. Henry D. Butler of Midlothian gave the renewed wedding vows to the couple. Lloyd P. Butler of Yorktown with L.P. and Company provided the music for the occasion.

For information on Celebrations, or to place your anniversary, birth, engagement or wedding announcement please contact David Lint at 7461235, ext. 17. Or via email at dlint@ mediageneral.com.

Wayne and Regina (Jeanne) Carter of Mechanicsville celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 31, 2012. They have four children and six grandchildren, all helping them celebrate this special occasion.

Southern Women’s Show celebrates 21 years in Richmond can participate in eduContributed Report For The Mechanicsville Local cational and informative workshops, and be a part of Spring 2012 marks the the show tapings. 21st anniversary of the Attendees will have the Southern Women’s Show in opportunity to shop for the Richmond, and organizers latest in clothing and acceshave promised there will be sories, including jewelry and plenty to celebrate. handbags. They also will be The show will be held able to have a makeover and Friday through Sunday, view a fashion show. April 20-22, at the Richmond Sample gourmet foods Raceway Complex at 600 E. and a cooking class also are Laburnum Ave. Hours are: on the agenda. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 Free gifts with purchase, a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and door prizes and new con11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. tests also will be featured. The Royal Dresses of Admission is adults, $10 Diana, the People’s Princess at the door; youth, $5 (6 exhibit, showcases Diana’s through 12); and group of iconic fashions as well as her 10 or more, advance only, life’s milestones, following $8 each. Children under 6 her journey from childhood, will be admitted free with a to her engagement and wed- paying adult. Readmission ding, her role as a devoted is $5 with a ticket stub and mother, her charity work must be purchased during and her untimely death. the initial visit. The Balancing Act on Advance ticket prices are Lifetime TV hits the road $8 online and $5 for youth. with the Southern Women’s Discount tickets are Show. The show’s hosts will available at Martin’s for $7 be on hand and attendees each.

Hanover County Parks and Rec announce picnic Event to be held Friday, April 20 Contributed Report For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County Parks and Recreation announces a picnic to celebrate the growing season from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 20, at Montpelier Park at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane in Montpelier.

Attendees can receive expert advice on making their gardens thrive while enjoying a picnic atmosphere with friends. A local farmer will be selling vegetables and answering questions on gardening. Tickets are on sale for $8 per person and include food, door prizes and the opportunity to fill your garden with flowers and

plants. Seating is limited so those planning to attend are encouraged to reserve a seat today. Registration forms are available in the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2012 “Discover Recreation” brochure or visit the Parks and Recreation website at w w w. c o . h a n o v e r. v a . u s / parksrec.

Register online or send in your registration form along with payment to Hanover County Parks & Recreation, 13017 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005. For more information, visit www.co.hanover. va.us/parksrec and click the “Special Events” link on the left-hand side, call 365-7150 or e-mail parksandrec@co.hanover.va.us.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

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Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

Mechanicsville Christian Center: Sundays 9 & 11am; Children’s ministries - Weds. 7pm; Students - Sun. & Thurs. nights. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. (804)746-4303 www.mccag.org

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Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org

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

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LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org

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

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

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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Rev. John Johnson. Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor. Church 781-0330. www.blac kcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church “Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Get connected in one of our small groups; “Communities of Hope” to begin soon. Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org

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

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

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

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Three players out of Hanover County high schools put on a slugging exhibition on Saturday at Randolph-Macon. Above far left: Hanover product Beau Flinchum (1) came up with two home runs for Hampden-Sydney in the double-header including a 3-RBI blast to win game one. Above center: Hanover product Jeb Weymouth, right, matched Flinchum’s performance with two homers on the day. Above right: Lee-Davis product Jordan Walton drilled a 2-RBI shot in nightcap that also turned out to be the game winner.

Local players notch 5 home runs in R-MC vs H-SC rivalry split By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com A trio of Hanover County baseball players put on a slugging exhibition during Saturday’s double header between Randolph-Macon and Hampden Sydney. Hanover High School alum Beau Flinchum blasted the first of two home runs on the day with a top of the ninth 3-RBI shot over the tall left field wall of High Stephen’s Field which gave the Tigers an 11-8 win in game one. Lee-Davis alum Jordan Walton matched that perfor-

mance in game two with a 2RBI shot to right in the bottom of the seventh that also proved to be the game-winner, 8-7. Walton, (5-for-9, six RBI, three runs, one home run on the day) admits he may inadvertently given Flinchum a little motivation coming into the contest. “I joked with Beau in the cage before the game. You won’t hit a bomb today and he proved me wrong,” he said. “That was pretty cool.” Also in on the fun, former Hawk Jeb Weymouth put up a two-homer performance on the day. His fifth inning home run in game one put the Yellow Jackets ahead 6-3. In the second inning of game two, he belted his second homer of the day to give R-MC a 2-1 lead. Flinchum, who went 4-for10 with three RBI, three runs,

and two homeruns on the day, picked up his second homer in the top of the seventh which put the Tigers up 7-5. “I really like Beau Flinchum and really missed the boat on him,” said R-MC head coach Ray Hedrick. “He was a really good player in high school and obviously comes from one the greatest programs in the central region.” Weymouth found it funny. “I was telling the boys in the dugout, Beau was saying, I see the two and raise you one,” he said. On the day, Weymouth was 3-for-7 with three RBI, four runs and two home runs. H-SC freshman Jeff Gray and senior Zeb Cope also homered in game one. But despite all the slugging, the day will be remembered by the actions of the officials for

producing a call unlike anyone at the park had ever seen before. Game one was tied 6-6 with two out in the top of the ninth and the Tigers’ Jordan Wind at second. H-SC’s Patrick Kuhns drove a shot to short which was

corralled by Jake Flecther. On a high throw to first, Walton had to stretch to pull in the ball but made the play to get the out and send the Jackets to the dugoutor so they thought. After an energetic outburst by H-SC’s first base coach, the

field umpire called time and consulted with home plate umpire Bobby Walker. After several minutes, the field umpire changed his call to rule Kuhns safe at first. Hedrick stormed from the see HOMERS, pg. 36 `

Right or wrong, just make the call By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Alexander Pope once wrote, “To err is human, to forgive divine,” and nowhere could the saying be more necessary than in the world of athletic officiating. Umpires, referees and sideline judges are no different than anyone else and therefore prone to make mistakes. Nothing raises the ire of fansmore than when those errors in

judgment change the outcome of a sporting event. Curse words fly, feet are stomped, the pressure is relieved and life goes on. Good or bad, a call was made. Right or wrong, it’s in the past. Live with it. What is more difficult to live with and harder to forgive are times when officials step outside the box and do something unprecedented in sports. Such was the case at see CALL, pg. 36 `

Though out of focus, it is clear that R-MC’s Jordan Walton and H-SC’s Patrick Kuhns appeared to reach first base in a play too close to call...or overturn.

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dugout and confronted the official. “They just say J-Walt came off the bag,” Hedrick said. “I beg to differ. I was a little loud with it. I just don’t think that call can happen in that situation. He made the call. He had to stick by the call. He can’t lean on the home plate umpire because there’s a runner on second, rounding third that (the plate umpire) has to bear down on. Just kind of stick with his call, if it’s right it’s right, if it’s wrong it’s wrong. I think it was a tough break.” Walton was equally upset. “I’ve never seen anything like that,” he said. “I’ve seen calls be overturned but I’ve never seen calls be overturned that dramatic. We were in the dugout, ready to hit and everything. I caught the ball, looked the umpire in the eye and he signaled out. I flipped the ball, said, ‘okay, we’ll take it.’ But I would have never in a million years expected him to overturn it like that.” The play also changed the mindset for the Yellow Jacket players who had to return to the field. “Baseball’s a funny game,” Walton said. “It’s about momentum and we didn’t have it after that. We lost it. It was all about that next pitch and that next pitch is a ball and you kind of say like ‘oh, here we go.’ It deflated us.” H-SC head coach Jeff Kinne was equally upset, feeling Wind should be awarded home instead of returning to third when play resumed. Regardless, momentum was clearly on the side of the Tigers when they returned to the plate. “We’ve never seen a call that’s gotten reversed then switched again, so we really didn’t know what to think of it,” Flinchum said. “Then the whole coaches and players talking smack but we held it together and competed well.” H-SC’s Gray then singled in Wind and Kuhns to put the

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In the best defensive play of the day, Randolph-Macon keeps Hampden-Sydney players at bay around the bases on a fielder’s choice. The ball eventually came to Michael Helbig (25) who made a tag on Erick Hermann (35) as he tried to score.

Tigers up 8-6. With Ryan Carter pinch-running for Gray, Erick Herrman singled to put a pair of runners on the bags and bring Flinchum to the plate for his dramatic homer and an 11-6 lead. Weymouth and Michael Helbig scored in the bottom of the ninth but it was too little too late for the Jackets. Afterward, Hedrick told his team that the game really did not come down to changed call. “It was still first and third with two outs and the game was tied,” he said. “The run hadn’t scored. We could have gotten a popup, a ground-out, a strike out and everything would have been fine. But we didn’t.” R-MC stranded 12 runners in the contest and 11 more in game two. “I told our kids, when you let a team hang around and you don’t put a team away, which we didn’t do in either game today, we had multiple opportunities to do it- something like that can happen,” Hedrick said. “That is cliché but that is out of our control. When you don’t put a team away when you have a five run lead, a four run lead and you don’t barrel balls up and put pressure on them when you have runners in scoring position, now you get into a two-run game, a one-run game and it’s Ahhhh. Now you get a

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call like that, which; no, it was the wrong call in my opinion, but I can’t blame the officials for us losing that game.” The action was no less dramatic in the nightcap. Randolph-Macon jumped out to a 4-1 lead after four innings but once again Hampden-Sydney answered

CALL Continued from pg. 35 b

Randolph-Macon’s Hugh Steven’s Field on Saturday. With the game tied, two out and a Hampden-Sydney runner on second in the top of the ninth, Randolph-Macon first baseman Jordan Walton made what appeared to be an incredibly athletic play, pulling in a high throw just as Patrick Kuhns crossed the bag. A short distance away, the field umpire made the call. “I caught the ball, looked the umpire in the eye and he signaled out,” Walton said. “I flipped the ball, said, ‘okay, we’ll take it’.” But after the Yellow Jackets reached the dugout, the field umpire appeared to heed the heightened protests from Hampden-Sydney’s first base coach and called time. A discussion then ensued between the umpires. While

to tie the game. Wind and Christian Hamlett scored then Kuhns came in on a two-RBI shot from Gray. A Fletcher RBI single in the bottom of the fifth drove in Macon Heikes and put the Jackets back on top 5-4, but only briefly. In the top of the sixth, a double from H-SC’s Hunter Lewis drove in Allan Brownell to tie the game 5-5. A RBI single from Kuhns sent Lewis home for a 6-5 Tiger lead. Flinchum’s homer in the top of the seventh made the margin 7-5, but it was R-MC’s turn to answer in the bottom of the inning. With Heikes at third and Fletcher at first, Walton homered to right to put the Jackets on top 8-7. The score was the same with one out in the top of the ninth when once again the big play came at first. With HSC’s Hermann at first, Andrew Tucker grounded a shot to short.

R-MC’s Austin Carpenter got the force on Hermann at second then threw to Walton at first. Thoughts of a repeat call were going through Walton’s head. “I knew once the ball up, I was, ‘here we go, here we go’, I’ve got to keep my foot on the bag,” he said. “What I was told was not to jump always keep my foot on the bag as long as I can because if the ball goes over my head it bounces right back to me.” In a sweeping catch, Walton pulled in the throw and the umpire ruled Tucker out to complete the double play. After Tucker crossed the bag Walton released the ball and it went rolling across the ground, once again bringing protest from HSC’s first base coach. “I know I caught it and I knew I was on the bag,” Walton said. “I didn’t realize the ball was out of my glove until the last second.” The field umpire quickly indicated to the coach that the play was complete before Walton

released the ball. Hedrick felt fortunate to come away with the split and the day was a perfect example of how his team has played this season. “We’re inconsistent,” he said. “We play really good some days, play great defense, pitch, and we don’t get the offense. Some days we get the offense and don’t play good defense. We’re 500. We’re average.” The Yellow Jackets travel to Roanoke this weekend for their final ODAC set of the regular season then host York, Pa. in their final regular season games May 5-6.

only the two know what was said, one can easily speculate what transpired. The field umpire was clearly uncertain of his decision after calling Kuhns out at first. With a H-SC runner at second, home plate umpire Bobby Walker was not watching the play at first and instead concentrating on the runner rounding third. The incident was no different than hundreds of others that happen across the country during every baseball season since the sport was invented. A disputed call, evidence is evaluated, a decision is made. However, in this case it was an unprecedented bad decision. Without indisputable evidence to the contrary, the field umpire decided to overturn his own call and rule Kuhns safe. “I’ve never seen anything like that,” Walton said, still perplexed long after the game. “I’ve seen calls be overturned

but I’ve never seen calls be overturned that dramatic. We were in the dugout, ready to hit and everything.” Hampden-Sydney’s Beau Flinchum agreed. “We’ve never seen a call that’s gotten reversed then switched again, so we really didn’t know what to think,” he said. When R-MC head coach Ray Hedrick stormed onto the field he was told that Walton’s foot came off the bag. “I beg to differ. I was a little loud with it,” Hedrick said. “I just don’t think that call can happen in that situation. He made the call. He had to stick by the call. He can’t lean on the home plate umpire because there’s a runner on second, rounding third that (the plate umpire) has to bear down on. “Just stick with the call,” Hedrick said. “If it’s right, it’s right. If it’s wrong it’s wrong.” Was the call worse than umpire Jim Joyce blowing the perfect game of Detriot’s

Armando Galarraga’s in 2010 or Jerry Meals’ gaff when Pittsburgh’s Michael McKenry didn’t tag Atlanta’s Julio Lugo in 2011? In many ways it was. In the case of Joyce and Meals video evidence showed that the calls were unquestionably bad. But in both cases, the umpires stuck to their guns and stood behind their decision in the game. The field umpire on Hugh Stephens Field did neither. He bowed to doubt, questioned his own call and compounded the error by changing his mind. Though only an out of focus photograph provides evidence from the play at RandolphMacon, it is clear that the play was incredibly close and thereby too close to overturn without proof to the contrary. With his action to overturn the play, the umpire showed complete disregard for the ageless credo of athletic officiating. “Make the call and stick with it.”

Game 1 H-SC........... 101 012 105 — 11 14 2 R-MC.......... 500 010 002 — 8 12 2 W: Rabiej (1-3). L: Fischgrund (1-2). HR: HSC: Gray, Flinchum, Cope; RMC: Weymouth. Game 2 H-SC............. 001 032 100 — 7 12 3 R-MC............ 002 210 30x — 8 11 2 W: Soltis (1-1). L: Birnbaum (0-4). S: Wood (7). HR:HSC: Gray, Flinchum; RMC: Walton, Weymouth. Records: Hampden-Sydney 11-20; Randolph- Macon 16-16.

Congratulations Wrestlers

J.D. Gregory freshman (above right) from Hanover HS placed 4th out of 86 entries in the NHSCA Freshman Nationals 106 lb division. Bishop Guempel (above left) also of Hanover HS traveled to Canton, Ohio to compete in the Viper Pit Tournament were he finished 3rd in the 160lb weight class. Submitted by Jeff Gregory

Congratulations Clippers

CNU’s Walsh and Steel honored Contributed report On April 9, Christopher Newport freshman James Walsh (Atlee) was named the USA South Athletic Conference Rookie of the Week. The Captains’ lefty picked up his first career win with a strong outing against the Apprentice School in his only action of week. Walsh made his first career start against the Builders, pitched six innings and scattered six hits in the win. He allowed a pair of unearned runs and struck out eight in leading CNU to a 5-3 win. Over the weekend, #3 ranked CNU won its second straight

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Former Atlee pitcher James Walsh was named USA South Rookie of the Week.

Photo submitted by Colleen Gifford

Front from left: Coach Eddie Gifford, Calvin Lewis, Marcus Van Alstine, Cannon Peebles, Hunter Trice. Middle: Coach Jay Moore, Colin Gifford, Blake Moody, Joshua Smithson, Jacob Koenig and Coach James Simons. Back: Connor Simons, Grayson Moore, Ryan Magill, JJ Lewis.

USA South Tournament and improved to 25-5 on the season. Lee-Davis product Billy The new “Travel Ball” team with RBA EAST 8U division is Steel was named to the All- local boys that are seven and eight years old as well as one five Tournament team at short stop. year old. In their first season they played in the April Fool’s Day Tournament (USSSA) at Mechanicsville Little League and placed second in their division. We are very proud of our boys and would love to give them the recognition we feel they deserve for all their hard work. A special thanks to our Coach Dave (not pictured) for great job as our score keeper. Submitted by Colleen Gifford

Congratulations Blaze

Congratulations Ryan Long

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From left: Haydn Parker, Hunter Tsutsumi, Austin Zicafoose, Thomas Pursel, Ryan Furr, Colin Shay, Jalen Hargrove, Mitchell Goodman, Ben Weichman, Coaches: Clarence Hargrove, Alison Shay, Brian Shay.

The 2012 Upward Hanover Basketball season came to end on Saturday, March 17 with an exciting tournament in the 6th-8th grade division, reminiscent of March Madness. Ben Weichman and Ryan Furr led the scoring for the Clippers. Mitchell Goodman and Jalen Hargrove also contributed in the scoring column. Submitted by Michael Curley

Ryan Long, a sophomore a shot, disc and javelin thrower at Hanover High School, applied to the Nike Youth Leadership Camp occurring at Tracktown USA in Portland, Oregon during this year’s Olympic Trials. At the end of March Long Photo submitted by, Tammy Andrews found out that he was accepted Front: Joey Martin, Trey Rudd, Zack Cooper, Cole Bowersas one of 100 teens to go to the Brewer. Middle: Cole Harding, Tanner Mahoney, Landon Watkins, Troy Andrews, Zak Plageman, J. T. Fitzpatrick. Not Leadership camp. There will be pictured: Spencer Rife. Back: Coach Brendan Fitzpatrick, Coach fifty kids one week and fifty the

co-captain by his peers for the 2011 season. Patrick was voted to the Capital District 1st Team Defense as an end in 2011 and to the Capital District Second Team Defensive as an end in 2010. Patrick was also an alldistrict and all-region wrestler for the Hawks in 2010 and 2011. Patrick is currently on the Hanover Hawks Lacrosse

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Robbie Watkins, Coach Mike Andrews.

The 11U Virginia Blaze, out of Mechanicsville, won the April Fools Day Tournament held at Atlee Little league on April 1. The team used a complete team effort to go undefeated on the day to win their first tournament of 2012. Way to go guys! Submitted by, Tammy Andrews

Hanover players make college commitments Patrick Sorey has decided to attend Christopher Newport University where he will also play football in the fall of 2012. The Hanover High School Football Staff is excited for Patrick as he moves on to CNU. Patrick Sorey was a three-year starter at defensive end for the Hawks from 2009-2011. Patrick was voted

next. To be chosen Long had to fill out the application and write an essay on his definition of leadership.

team. Aaron Hall has decided to attend Catholic University where he will also play football in the fall of 2012. The Hanover Football program is excited for Aaron as he will continue his academic and athletic career at Catholic. Aaron was a two-year starter for the Hawks at defensive back in

2010 and 2011. Aaron was voted co-captain by his peers for the 2011 season. Aaron earned a Capital District honorable mention for his play at defensive back in 2011 and 2010. Aaron earned Capital District All Academic Honors in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

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Lee-Davis Spring Break Tournament

Confederates sweep tourney slate By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The Lee-Davis baseball squad has regularly used their Spring Break Tournament as an opportunity to discover what type of team they can be as they head into the meat of the Capital District schedule. This year the Confederates learned a lot, coming into the three game slate with a 4-3 record and emerging as the only team that did not suffer a loss. Lee-Davis took a 6-0 opening day win over Steward and defeated #10 St. Christopher’s 7-6. They then pulled out a 9-3 win over a Benedictine team ranked #2 in the VIS. The Confederates not only produced their trademark solid defense but repeatedly came up big at the plate with an across the board performance that produced 18 hits against top

competition. “I think some kids are really starting to accept their role,” said Lee-Davis head coach Kenny Lewis. “You know everybody wants to hit the home run. I think we’re starting to accept the role and they’re starting to see it works. If you can get on, steal a bag, advance on a dirt ball… If everybody does their job and you accept your role it makes for a really good situation and I think that’s kind of what we’re settling in to.” Thomas was on the mound in their opener and the C-fed ace gave up two hits while notching 14 strikeouts against Steward in the shutout. But Lewis wanted to see what his team could do without his ace pitching. What he got was some impressive performances on a young team that gained confidence as the tour-

ney went on. Facing St. Christopher’s in their early Thursday game, www.mechlocal.com pitcher Jacob Perks was clearly See slideshow online! not on his game, walking the first two Saint batters. Perks followed with a strikeout but then gave up a single and a double as the Saints quickly jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Perks had still not found his mojo in the second as he walked three of the first four batters he faced. “It just wasn’t his day,” Lewis said. “It happens. He’d be the first to tell you.” Rail thin righty Chad Baron came to the mound in relief with the bases loaded and gave up a two-RBI single to the Saints’ Porter Reinhart. But Baron responded strong and Charlie Leffler/the Local held St. Christopher’s to two Lee-Davis’ Brandon Johnson (4) races towards second as St. Christopher’s Giles Thompson, hits and one run over the next right, tries to corral the ball. Lee-Davis defeated the #10 Saints 8-7 and was the only team to not see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 39 `

suffer a loss in the Spring Break Tournament.

Raiders give up and down performance By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com

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Atlee’s Mike Harmon watches as teammate David West makes a diving tag on Benedictine’s Griffin Flinn during a rundown. The Cadets took the tournament opening win 8-3.

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It was an up and down two days for the Atlee baseball team in this year’s Spring Break Tournament. Playing in frigid, windy conditions on Wednesday, the Raiders split opening day games, dropping an 8-3 decision to Benedictine but bouncing back to pick up a 17-7 win over #10 St. Christopher’s in the nightcap. On Thursday, Atlee knocked off Steward 8-1 but fell to L.C. Bird 7-4. Atlee was clearly out of sync in their opener against the Cadets as multiple errors and misplays contributed to the loss. “A lot of little things add up when you’re not focused,” said Atlee head coach Barry Burton. “We’ve got five guys show up

here late today. “That’s tough and you know it’s going to be tough and you go out there and battle and do the best that you can but that’s being addressed and that’s going to continue being addressed. We’re not going to cry and pout and whine about it, just keep going,” Burton said. “I know that when circumstances happen it just creates an atmosphere that’s not conducive to anyone performing up to their abilities. Take nothing away from (Benedictine). They deserved it. They didn’t have all this rigmarole going on like we did. We got what we deserved.” It did little to help Atlee’s cause that they were facing a Benedictine team that is ranked #2 in the VIS. “They’re as good as any team

I’ve seen this year,” Burton said. “That’s taking nothing away from Hanover or anything, but they’re as good of a team as anybody.” Likewise it did not help the Raiders cause to face the Cadets’ top pitcher, senior righty Ryan Millican, who came into the contest with a season ERA of 0.67. Atlee did little to change that number, only scoring in the bottom of the seventh off Benedictine errors. “He was fantastic,” said Benedictine head coach Sean Ryan. “He’s been our arm this year. He’s been our ace, that’s exactly what we wanted him to be coming in as a senior… He threw with velocity and best of all he was able to mix in his off speed pitches and had a nice see ATLEE, pg. 39 `

LEE-DAVIS Continued from pg. 38 b

three innings of work. “Chad’s one of those kids that doesn’t strike an imposing figure but all he does is, (he) does things right,” Lewis said. “In certain situations he’s been able to make the right pitches, he’s been able to get out of innings. He gives our pitching coach tremendous confidence in the bullpen. So you put him out in situations like that and obviously he doesn’t overpower you but he’s a very smart kid, he locates pitches, he’s got an out pitch that’s not necessarily a fast ball. He just does things right and he can always contribute.” With Baron holding the Saints scoreless, the C-fed offense went to work to tie the game. Trailing 2-0 in the bottom of the first, Lee-Davis began to chip away at the lead. With two out, Thomas was hit by a pitch

ATLEE Continued from pg. 38 b

breaking ball today.” Millican picked up the win throwing a complete game, notching six strikeouts while giving up four hits to the normally potent Atlee bats. Even he was surprised at how well he performed. “I thought it was going to be a scrap all the way through; a five run game for both of us,” he said. “I thought it was going to be down to the last throw, the last inning tied up. I didn’t think we’d come out and hit like that. I didn’t think I’d come out and pitch like that. It worked out well as a team and got things done.” Cam Maxey started on the mound for the Raiders and through the first two innings it appeared as if the game was going to be a pitcher’s duel. But in the top of the third the Cadets begin to connect. Jordan Schmeer (2 for 3, 2B, run) led off with a bloop single

then stole second. Jessie Smith was walked by Worth Osgood setting up Perks with an opportunity to redeem himself at the plate. Perks connected on a RBI single to right, driving in Thomas and getting the speedy Smith to third. The C-feds continued to produce in the bottom of the second trailing 4-1. Sean King reached on a shot to left center then advanced to third when Osgood’s pickoff throw went to the fence. Haiden Lamb then drove King home on a shot to short. The Lee-Davis offense didn’t slow in the bottom of the third. Thomas led things off by reaching second when his shot to right was dropped. Smith was once again walked and a groundout to short from Perks put both runners in scoring position. Baron then helped his own cause with a shot to deep left center that was dropped allowing Thomas and Smith to knot the game 4-4.

The Confederates took the lead in the bottom of the fourth. Lamb led off with a single to right then advanced to second when Chad Woodell’s shot to left was dropped. A sacrifice to right from Thomas moved Lamb to third and Smith finally got a chance to swing the bat, sending a single through the gap to drive Lamb home for a 5-4 lead. Perks was walked to load the bags and a single to right from Baron drove in Woodell. Adam Smith then drove in Jessie Smith for a 7-4 lead. The Saints got one back with two out in the top of the fifth to pull within two, 7-5. With Baron having thrown his most pitches so far this season, Lee-Davis decided to make a pitching change and went with Jacob Johnson in the sixth. “You’ve got to give kids an opportunity,” Lewis said. “They’re chomping at the bit. It’s a non-district game. We want to win and we want to win desper-

ately but you’ve got to find out who can get it done as we get into our district schedule.” Unfortunately, like Perks, Johnson was off his game and the Saints took advantage. Johnson walked three of the first four batters he faced then Charlie Yorgen scored on a wild pitch to pull St. Christopher’s within one, 7-6. Johnson bounced back with a strikeout and a fly ball to right to escape the inning without further damage. Even though Patrick Holler was slated to start in the nightcap, Lee-Davis made the decision to bring him in as the closer in the top of the seventh. Holler was nothing short of brilliant, striking out the side to seal the win. “I was kind of torn between making some switches defensively, bring somebody else in there,” Lewis said. “But it’s a good situation for him. He may be able to help us in that situation and sure enough he did a

really good job for us.” Lewis felt that the victory was one that will definitely help them as the season goes on. “I think that’s a tremendous confidence builder for the rest of the kids because that was a team effort,” he said. “We had to staff it. We had a lot of kids out there in a close situation so I think that’s a good confidence builder for them. I’m thrilled that we won a close game with someone not named Michael Thomas on the mound.” Lee-Davis got strong pitching in their nightcap against a potent Benedictine squad and held them to four hits. At the plate, the C-feds continued to roll as Jesse Smith (1 for 4, 3 RBIs), Woodell (2 for 2, 2 2B, 3 RBIs, 2 runs) and Sean King (2 for 3, 2 runs) led the offense. The Confederates face their biggest challenge of the season this Tuesday when they host #3 Hanover at 7 p.m.

over first, Colton Konvicka singled to left and a double to right center by Michael Childress (2run, 2B) sent the pair home for a 2-0 lead. The Cadets lead grew to 30 when Childress attempted to steal third and the pickoff throw went wide. Atlee looked as if they would answer in the bottom of the inning but the Cadets came up with spectacular defensive plays. Millican corralled a Mike Harmon shot to the mound but stutter-stepped the bag at first as both players reached at the same time and Harmon was ruled safe. With two outs, Chop Pulisic singled up the middle and Harmon advanced to third. Next up, Ruch sent what appeared to be an easy RBI shot up the middle but Cadet short stop David Geary made a spectacular play. Geary dove behind second to stop the ball and while still sliding on his side pitched to Schmeer at sec-

ond to force out Pulisic. “I told them that was a Major League play,” Ryan told his team. “He made the dive, got up and Jordan was there to call for the ball. I thought that was fantastic.” As difficult as the play was, it was topped in the bottom of the sixth. Once again it was Ruch at the plate who this time lofted a ball foul on the right side. Subbing in at first for the Cadets, Shane Williams raced after the ball and made a diving catch over the fence as he crashed into it. “I told the team that’s the best catch we’ve ever had from any first baseman in my nine years,” Ryan said. “That was a heck of a catch and he just did a great job of realizing where he was, holding onto the ball and selling out.” Millican agreed. “I’d never seen something like that before,” he said. “That was a hell of a play by him.” The Cadets added one more

in the top of the fifth and broke the game open in the top of the seventh. Facing Atlee reliever Josh Dunn, Konvicka was walked then stole second. With one out, Geary reached on a balk bringing Caleb Myers to the mound. A single to the left by Sam Slough drove in Konvicka then Adam Donohoe (2 for 4, HR, 4 RBIs) cleared the bags with a shot over the right field fence for an 8-0 Cadet lead. The Raiders got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the seventh but it was too little, too late. Atlee’s Mitch Keeler led off with a single to left and David Graubies reached when his shot to short was bobbled. With one out, Roy Coates loaded the bases for the Raiders when Millican was called for a balk, the umpires fourth such call of the day; two against each team. With two out, Millican walked Spencer Jefferson to push home Keeler for Atlee’s

first run of the day. Next up, Atlee’s Pulisic lived up to his nickname and sent a chopper to the mound. Millican made a leaping stop on the ball but his throw to first went over the fence and Atlee scored its final two runs of the game. Despite the lopsided score, Ryan felt his team had to play its best to beat the Raiders. “I think they’re talented top to bottom and I thought their pitcher did a nice job of keeping us off balance,” Ryan said of Atlee. “We had three runs and I thought for a while that’s all we’re going to get. When we got the three runs, we got a shot, I thought it would be nice to add on, but they’re a tough lineup to pitch to because they’re well coached and they do a good job with two strikes putting a bat on the ball and making the play.” On the other hand, Burton felt his squad’s mentality coming into the contest held the Raiders back. “If you’re really ready to rock and roll, ready to play I feel

Steward 000 000 0 — 0 2 0 Lee-Davis 300 021 x — 6 5 0

White, Woolfolk (6) and Sims. Thomas and Hockensmith. L — White. Highlights: Ryan Burnett (S) 1 for 2; Michael Thomas (LD) 2 for 3, 2B, 2 RBIs, 2 runs, SB, 14 K’s; Haiden Lamb (LD) 1 for 2, 2 runs, SB, RBI; Jesse Smith (LD) 1 for 2, 2 RBIs, SB. Records: Steward 7-3; Lee-Davis 5-3 St. Chris. 220 011 0 — 6 5 5 Lee-Davis 112 300 x — 7 6 1 Osgood, Thompson (5) and Setliff. Perks, Baron (2), Johnson (6), Holler (7) and Hockensmith. W — Baron. L — Osgood. S — Holler. Highlights: Jansen Fraser (St.C) 2 for 4, 2B, 2 RBIs; Adam Smith (LD) 1 for 3, 2B, 3 RBIs. Records: St. Christopher’s 8-4; LeeDavis 6-3 Benedictine 200 010 0 — 3 4 3 Lee-Davis 110 250 x — 9 7 3 Bond, Keating (4), Flinn (5) and Williams, Cadden (6). Holler, Smith (4), Lamb (6) and France, Boyle (6). W— Smith. L — Keating. Highlights: Colton Konvicka (B) 1 for 3, 2B, run; Jesse Smith (LD) 1 for 4, 3 RBIs; Chad Woodell (LD) 2 for 2, 2 2B, 3 RBIs, 2 runs; Sean King (LD) 2 for 3, 2 runs. Records: Benedictine 11-5; LeeDavis 7-3

like you’re going to compete a whole lot better than that,” he said. “It’s an aura that gets around you when things go bad.” Benedictine....... 003 010 4 — 8 8 3 Atlee.................. 000 000 3 — 3 4 4 Millican and Slough. Maxey, Dunn (7), Myers (7) and Keeler. L — Maxey. Highlights: Ryan Millican (B) 6 Ks; Adam Donohoe (B) 2 for 4, HR, 4 RBIs; Jordan Schmeer (B) 2 for 3, 2B, run; Michael Childress (B) 2-run 2B; Mitch Keeler (A) 1 for 3, run. Records: Benedictine 11-3; Atlee 5-3 St. Chris............... 106 00 — 7 3 8 Atlee..................... 421 64 — 17 13 1 Yates, Vanzela (3), Daniel (4), Thompson (5) and Partee. Bolka, Jefferson (5) and Keeler. W — Bolca. L —Vanzela. Highlights: Mitch Keeler (A) 2 for 4, 2B, HR, 4 RBIs; Mike Harmon (A) 3 for 4, 3 runs, 3B; Matt Dunlevy (StC) 2B, 3 RBIs. Records: St. Chris. 8-3; Atlee 6-2 Steward.............. 100 000 0 — 1 4 4 Atlee................... 011 231 x — 8 9 1 Aldredge, Sizemore (4), Price (6) and Sims. Swecker and Keeler, Baughn (7). W — Swecker. L — Aldredge. Highlights: Evin Swecker (A) 7 K’s; Dalton Ruch (A) 2 for 4, 2B, RBI; Mike Harmon (A) 1 for 2, 2 runs, RBI; David Pierce (S) 1 for 3, 3B, RBI. Records: Steward 8-4; Atlee 7-3

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Uncontested Divorces $450 plus costs 804-564-0016 Susan H. Call, Esquire

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Large On-Site ABSOLUTE Estate Auction Sat. April 21, 2012 @ 10AM 16 N. Spruce Ave. Henrico, Va. 23075 Selling the Estate of Mrs. Olger Complete Home/Garage Dispersal—Selling Antique & Modern Furniture, Large collection of Estate Jewelry both Sterling and Gold, Glass wear and china, Blue and Grey Crocks and Jugs, 1994 Cadi/Deville Garage kept w/ only 49,000 miles, Riding Lawn Mower, Weed Eaters, Large Lot of hand and power tools, Outdoor furniture, & more. Photos & Details on www.GrindstaffAuctions.com

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BIG Yard Sale- April 21st, 8am until. 7953 Meadow Drive. Women’s sizes 16-22, Little bit of everything...Rain date, April 28th.

Merchandise FIREWOOD & FUEL Firewood - Oak & Hickory. Small & Large Load Delivered. 804-746-1281

LAWN MOWER Weedeater 21" Cut Self Propelled 16" Rear Wheels - Good Condition $95 Call (804)803-8456

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Guitar Lessons- Learn all styles. 16 years exp. in rock, blues, punk. Beginner to Intermediate Acoustic & electric. $15. per lesson. Lives local540-907-0330 or dorian.cleveland@gmail.com

Recruitment Electrical Helpers and Apprentices Tolley Electrical Corporation is seeking apprentices and helpers for commercial work. Apprenticeship training, paid holidays & vacations, retirement, insurance benefits are offered. Transportation is required. Please email paul@tolleyelectric.com or apply at 10981 Richardson Rd, Ashland 23005

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HEALTHCARE CNA-PCA In Home Care Cases Available Now! PCA Classes also available in office. Please Contact SENIOR’S FIRST CHOICE 804-789-1569

Work Closer to Home Need CNAs, NAs, PCAs for Mechanicsville and Ashland

A Local 26 year Commercial Company is currently accepting applications for Commercial HVAC Service Technicians. Excellent pay and beneﬁts. E mail resume to: admassistant@ harrismechanical.com Fax (804) 264-6531

Premier Store Fixtures, a leading manufacturer of retail store fixtures, is looking for EXPERIENCED spray finishers to work on our paint line. Paint candidates must: ∂ have a minimum of 2 years experience with paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer and stain, preferably in wood finishing ∂ be able to lift 50 lbs ∂ be able to pass a respiratory/pulmonary function test ∂ have close visual acuity ∂ know how to adjust equipment to maintain proper spray ∂ have a record of dependable attendance ∂ be available to work M-F; 7:30a-7p (OT and Saturdays may be required) ∂ demonstrate high standards in quality of workmanship ∂ have basic computer skills Company benefits include medical & dental insurance, 401k, and paid vacation. Please apply in person to: 4650 Oakleys Lane, Richmond, VA 23231

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Local Insurance Agency is looking for a part time Customer Service Representative. This position does have the potential of turning into full time. P&C Insurance License is preferred. Mail resume to 4917 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy Suite 2 Aylett, VA 23009 or e-mail resume to: info@riverlandinsurers.com

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HUGE YARD SALE to Support Christian Mission Trip to Australia. Sale on Sat. April 21st, 7:30am - 1pm, Intersection of Pole Green Road & Tate Lane.

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