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Vol. 28, No. 53 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | May 2, 2012

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Poll changes Grammy winner brings targeted in fall talents to music faithful

By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Poll relocations will not affect summer primaries Pending DOJ approval, new voting sites open by fall election Some Hanover County voters will be voting at new precinct locations when the November election rolls around after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a plan last week to shift several locations.

The moves include relocating the Berkley Precinct polling place from J.M. Gandy Elementary School to the Ashland Fire Station. Also approved was a relocation of the Hanover Grove Precinct,

Day of Prayer to be held May 3 The National Day of Prayer will be observed at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at the historic Polegreen Church site at at 6411 Heatherwood Drive in Mechanicsville The Foundation and its community partners mark see PRAYER, pg. 4

Mechanicsville District, from the Stonewall Jackson Middle School to the Mechanicsville Library and relocation of the Shady Grove Precinct, Chickahominy District, from Rural Point Elementary School to Washington Henry Elementary School.

Kevin Nelson, GIS manager for the county, said the Mechanicsville move is intended to give voters better and easier access.

There were questions regarding the availability of parking at the library and Nelson acknowledged it could become a concern, but felt an adjacent easement could provide overflow spaces for voters.

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The Jimmy Fallon Show and on fellow bassist Mike Huckabee’s Fox News show.

Wooten is a five-time Grammy winner. steady downpour of rain couldn’t During his Mechanicsville visit, he shared dampen the spirits of some music his music philosophies, answered questions, faithful on Sunday, April 22. The and performed at the MaKo Music group gathered in Mechanicsville School, Koon’s home and to listen to Victor Wooten perform and talk music teaching studio. about music, learning, teaching and life.

A Cold Harbor area At 9 a.m., about 50 people huddled under resident, Koon instructs a hastily-bought white canopy in the backyard more than 70 students of Matt Koon to see Wooten, who was recently see GRAMMY, pg. 4 named the 10th greatest bassist of all time

by Rolling Stone Magazine.

Wooten was in the area for two sold-out shows with Bela Fleck at the University of Richmond Modlin Center. In addition to Lynn Yacavone photo the Rolling Stone honor, he Victor Wooten has been named Bassist of the performed in Year by bass Player Magazine 3 Matt Koon’s times (the only multi-winner). backyard in He recently appeared on Mechanicsville.

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Survivor Day info offered at OKMS In recent years, Hanover County has been impacted by tornadoes and earthquakes that came with no warning – not to mention the destructive fury of Hurricane Irene last summer. Were you and your family prepared? Are you prepared for any disasters that lie in our future?

Get ready by attending the Central Virginia Survivor Day event at Oak Knoll Middle School on Saturday, May 5. At this event, Hanover County emergency responders and other experts will show you how to prepare for life-threatening disaster situations. One see SURVIVOR, pg. 8

Delegation updates General Assembly work

By Jim Ridolphi news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Business Council received the latest update straight from the horses’ mouth, so to speak, at April’s breakfast meeting at RandolphMacon College.

With the dust hopefully settled on this year’s budget, Hanover’s representatives said

the final product wouldn’t please everyone. “There are some things in it I like and some things I don’t like,” Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, R-4, told the gathering.

Despite the last minute dramatics regarding the budget, McDougle said the session was successful. “This session has been very challenging, very tir-

ing, but, at the end of the day, I think we came up with a tremendous product. We passed a budget that I think is good for Virginia and corrected the structure of government that will outlive any of our terms, and we did a number of things that were positive for business.”

Del. John A. Cox, R-55, said the legislators will return on

May 16 to consider Gov. Bob McDonnell’s amendments, but he’s relatively sure the document is completed. “I hope we are at the end, and I believe we do have a budget. I’d hate to think of where that leaves us if we don’t.”

Despite media reports that spotlight the emphasis on social see DELEGATION, pg. 14

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Immanuel Episcopal expands on annual sales Shop for garden plants and baked goods, discover artwork by local artists and enjoy live music, a Cinco de Mayo cooking demonstration, homemade pulled chicken barbeque, historic church tours and kids’ activities from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Rd. in Mechanicsville.

“God only knows what you’ll find,” according to the event’s slogan.

Formerly known as The Plant & Bake Sale, the event has been expanded this year to include exhibits of natureinspired artwork by local artists and activities to help create awareness of the Garden of Grace, a community garden at Immanuel that’s devoted to raising food for hungry families in the area.

Help make a scarecrow for the community garden, find out how you can volunteer and drop off donations of used grocery bags, hoes, trowels and other garden tools.

Last year, parishioners and members of the community grew and harvested nearly a ton of food for the Food Pantry at St. David’s in Aylett.

Also new this year is a Mexican-food-themed cooking demonstration by the Rev. Ryan Kuratko, rector of Immanuel and a food-lover from Texas. The demonstration will be offered in celebration of Cinco de Mayo.

For the second year in a row, local musicians are invited to bring their instruments and participate in the open jam session from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more informa-

IMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH tion about performing, contact Rick Vanderploeg at 7793002 – or just show up.

Pull up a chair and tap your feet while you enjoy homemade pulled chicken barbecue for lunch. You also can order dinners to-go.

Meals will include homemade pulled chicken barbecue with coleslaw, baked beans, pasta salad and rolls. The cost is $7 per person.

You also can buy barbecue by the pound for $8 and freeze it for later. Advance orders are suggested. Call 779-3454 to place your order for pickup at the event.

For dessert, choose from a large assortment of homemade cakes, pies, cookies, breads, jams and jellies at the bake sale.

Kids of all ages will have a chance to show off their artistic talent at the chalk-in.

Chalk will be provided, or bring your own. There also will be a make-and-take craft booth where kids can paint pots and fill them with flowers for personalized Mother’s

Day gifts.

At the popular plant sale, you can shop for perennials, bedding plants and cuttings from the gardens of parishioners, many of whom are master gardeners.

And be sure to make time to tour the 1853 landmark church building with local historians. Learn about the history of Old Church and find out who’s who in the graveyard. Free tours will be offered every hour.

Immanuel Church is a Virginia Historical Landmark and has been placed on the National Registry of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

The origins of the church date to the late 17th century.

The present brick church was constructed in 1853, largely due to the efforts of George Washington Bassett, grandnephew of Martha Custis Washington.

During the Civil War, the property served as a Union Army headquarters.

Old Church Parish also has connections to the Rev. Patrick Henry, who officiated here from 1737 to 1777, and actress Katharine Hepburn, whose grandfather, Sewell Hepburn, was rector of the church from 1881 to 1904.

To get to Immanuel from Mechanicsville, head east on U.S. 360 and turn right on Old Church Road (Route 606). Go about 1.5 miles. Immanuel is on the right.

For more information, visit www.immanueloc.org or call 779-3454.

Information submitted by Paula Neely.

5 EDUCATION Lee Davis Players ready for three-day performance of “Footloose.”

9 COMMUNITY Festival of Arts and Sciences showcases county students’ talents.

33 SPORTS It’s the bottom of the 9th for the baseball careers of Jordan Walton and Matt Musser. (Video at www.mechlocal.com.)

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April 8 X

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April 9 X

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April 11

Suspect obstructed justice at location on Atlee Rd.

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April 10 X

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Suspect was found in possession of stolen property at location on Ashcake Rd.

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Suspect violated protective order and assaulted victim at location on Greenwood Rd. X

Suspect stole items from location on Vontay Rd. Suspect stole items at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Suspect used victim’s information without permission at location on Chamberlayne Rd.

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Unknown suspect stole items from location on Richfood Rd. X

Suspects assaulted each other

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Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance at location on Cold Harbor Rd. Suspects were in possession of controlled substance on Bell Creek Rd. Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Bell Creek Rd. Suspects assaulted each other at location on Shea Tree Circle.

Unknown suspect(s) stole item at location on Bell Creek Rd. Unknown suspect(s) stole items from auto at location on Bell Creek Rd. Unknown suspect stole items from location on Hanover

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Suspect stole items from location on Bell Creek Rd.

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Unknown suspect stole item from location on Quailfield Ct.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items from location on Caruthers Way.

April 14 X

Suspect forged a check at location on Peppertown Rd.

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Unknown suspect damaged items at location on Old Church Rd.

April 13 X

Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance on Atlee Rd.

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

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Unknown suspect damaged item at location on Blanton Rd.

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Unknown suspect stole item from location on Ancient Acres Rd.

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Unknown suspect damaged items at location on Haynes Dr.

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Unknown suspect stole items from location on Count Kristopher Dr.

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Suspects obtained money fraudulently at location on Bell Creek Rd.

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on nine instruments on a regular basis. He met Wooten at Wooten’s center for Music & Nature outside of Nashville three years ago.

“I met Matt the same way I met you all,” Wooten told 70 children at St. Andrews School in Richmond the next morning (where he and Koon were pre-

senting a music workshop to the kids). “Matt is a great teacher, because he is a great student, because he is a great listener.

Now, whenever I can, I spend time with Matt because now I find myself learning from him.”

The morning in Mechanicsville started with a 25-minute musical piece

by Wooten, followed with a speech about music being a language, and how when teach-

ing, “fun is fuel.”

After answering many questions on music, bass and nature, Wooten took photos, signed autographs, and went off to a noon sound check with Bela Fleck and The Flecktones.

The MaKo Music students in attendance, ages 6 to 65, were left with information, inspiration and “food for thought.”

Within minutes, photos and videos of the event flooded

Facebook. Despite the rain, the cold, the tent, the hour, the legendary musician, Hanover High senior Joey Bradford, who attended with fellow MaKo student Blake Spiers, summed it up best: “Chillin’ with Victor Wooten. Casual.”

A YouTube link of Wooten performing “Isn’t She Lovely” can be found at http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=yn8IBvnAnqI.

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This tradition of excellence can be seen in the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President.

In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service before, during, and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring.

One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time.

Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a pre-planning consultation.

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the 61st annual National Day of Prayer by meeting at the site significant to the Great Awakening period of American history as well as the place where Hanover’s own Patrick Henry received his instruction on the principles of religious freedom and civil liberty.

The program will be less than an hour and is free to the public. .

Organized in 2008, this commemorative community program is co-sponsored by several organizations and will represent various walks of life in the community. Past events have welcomed clergy and lay representatives from Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, the Virginia State Police, and several local churches.

Visitors will enjoy prayers offered by these representatives for federal, state and local government as well as praying for members of the military.

This ecumenical event has been attended by community leaders in the past, including Sen. Ryan McDougle, Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley, Supervisors Ed Via

and Bob Setliff and Del. Chris Peace, who is also the Foundation’s executive director.

Peace said, “Polegreen is the cradle of religious freedom. I invite you to visit Polegreen and learn more about the first freedoms we enjoy as Americans.”

Patrick Henry, one of America’s most influential patriots and well known for his “Give me liberty or give me death” speech, acquired the gift of oratory at Polegreen from Rev. Samuel Davies.

For 12 years Henry’s mother, Sarah, took young Patrick to listen to Davies at Polegreen.

Davies delivered his sermons with great conviction and often spoke of the freedom of conscience and individual liberty.

After services, legend has it that Henry would recite those sermons back to his mother on their way home to nearby Studley Plantation.

Sarah’s dissent from the established church was particularly noteworthy, considering that her brother-in-law and Henry’s namesake was the local Anglican minister.

In recent years, the Foundation has

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enhanced the site with a timeline of the history of religious freedom, a state historic marker and a new visitor center and office building.

Peace said Polegreen is proud to partner with other sites on a new marker program called the Road to Revolution Heritage Trail (www.roadtorevolution.org), honoring those significant men and women who played a role in liberating Virginia and establishing the United States of America..

In 1990, the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation began its work to preserve the site now marked by the well-known steel skeleton that outlines the original dimensions of the meetinghouse.

Polegreen’s mission is to preserve the historic Polegreen Church site and commemorate the struggle for civil and religious freedom in Colonial Virginia by Rev. Samuel Davies and the Hanover Dissenters.

For more information, visit www.historicpolegreen.org.

Information submitted by Chris Peace, Historic Polegreen Church Foundation executive director.

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OPINION | The Local Views

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PHHS grad readies for a very special ride When Hayden Hughes gets on his bicycle this month he will be setting off on an extensive — but very admirable — journey. He plans to bike 4,300 miles to raise money in honor of a long-time family friend, Will E. “Web” Buchanan III, who died in October 2009 after battling LMS (Leiomyosarcoma). The rare form of cancer destroys involuntary muscles such as the stomach and intestines.

Hayden is a sophomore at James Madison University in Harrisonburg.

He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

He will start this very special ride in Virginia Beach, with a goal of reaching the Oregon coast.

Since he will be traveling alone, he hopes to keep expenses low by camping or, when possible, couch-surfing.

In addition to raising money — hoping for $1 for every mile he rides — Hayden plans to raise awareness about LMS. If you would like to help him reach his financial goal, you can sponsor him by the mile or by making a flat donation to his expenses or for LMS. All donations, other than those designated for his expenses, will go directly to LMSarcoma Direct Research to help find a cure for the disease.

As he prepares for his cross-country excursion, Hayden is using the theme of “From Sea to Shining Sea.” Sheri Hughes sent an e-mail about Hayden’s plans and referred to him as “Rebel With a Cause.” Not sure about the rebel part, but there is no doubt he has a cause — and it’s one we can get behind and support. Our thoughts will be with Hayden as he treks across this great land — and hopefully he will exceed his goal. We can help him make that happen.

To donate safely online, go to the “Donate Here” page at hanovertool. com or click “Donate” on Hanover Tool’s Facebook page. Hanover Tool is a sponsor of Hayden’s ride for LMS research and will be paying all credit card processing fees. That enables your entire donation to go to LMSarcoma Direct Research. Checks, payable to Hayden Hughes, can be sent to: Hanover Tool Inc., 10417 Dow-Gil Rd., Ashland VA 23005; Attn: LMS Sucks!

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Responding to senator’s statement on ObamaCare Astounded! Exactly what I felt when I recently heard U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., say that he knew all along ObamaCare was “imperfect.”

So let me get this right. Warner voted for this massive 2,700-page bill even though he knew it was “imperfect;” he didn’t read it; it was rushed through; it was totally 100 percent partisan; it was going to be a federal government takeover of 1/6 of the American economy; it’s a job killer; it uses taxpayer funds to cover abortions; it mandates American citizens most purchase it; it substantially adds to the massive U.S. debt; and is very likely to be ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Come on, folks, is this really type of representation we want here in the state of Virginia? I submit, we can and must do better.

Jenna Hawk Mechanicsville

Some blame goes to Republican party I’ve seen the “Got Fooled” posters with President Obama, and, while they are amusing, let’s not forget that a lot of the blame goes to the Republican Party.

If they could have generated a halfway decent campaign during the pre-election chaos, things might have been different.

So, instead of “got fooled,”, how about “got something better?”

Badger L. Garner Sr. Mechanicsville

It’s time to get rid of car safety inspections This letter is not to be read as an indictment or praise for Hanover or any other county. It is merely my comment on the letter published in The Mechanicsville local of May 18 “County employees need not apologize for “investment.”

The letter is a diatribe of mockery by someone who has a vested interest in the expenditures of the taxpayer’s money towards someone else who dared to express his concerns and opinions by comparing private sector versus government jobs.

To add insult to injury, the letter continues by denigrating the jobs of bartenders, mechanics and laborers as if

every county employee deserves better, notwithstanding the fact that these bartenders, mechanics and laborers pay the salaries of the county employees.

I for one, would much rather pay a mechanic and a laborer instead of paying the salary of a bureaucrat who, for untold years, made a living selling us windshield stickers — because it offered job security, instead of trying to figure out a more efficient way to collect taxes.

Now that I have spoken in favor of the mechanics, I want to add that it is high time to eliminate another sticker from our windshield by putting an end to the car safety inspections. It has been proven long enough by the states without such a requirement that this practice adds nothing to safety. Regulating cell phone usage would be a much better choice.

Hermann Paarmann Mechanicsville

Development approval prompts disgust After reading the article concerning the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ approval of another new real estate development in The Local, all I could do was shake my head in disgust.

One hundred sixty homes on 63 acres doesn’t sound bad . . . until you take out the 30 percent or more of the acreage required for streets, drainage, utility easements, common areas and the like, and suddenly you have just another collection of McMansions crammed shoulder to shoulder, 12 feet apart on postage-stamp lots.

Meanwhile, thousands of people in the area with existing homes that they would like – and, in some cases, desperately need – to sell, watch their homes languish with that for sale sign in the yard, or they don’t even try because their mortgage is so far underwater that a sale would ultimately see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Excitement builds for Women Build Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com From May 7-12, the week leading up to Mother’s Day, more than 60 local women will help build Hanover Habitat’s 40th home for the Morgan Family by participating in their “Strong Women, Strong Communities� Women Build Week.

Wendy Morgan is a hardworking single mother who currently resides with her three youngest children in a very small and overcrowded apartment. Her new Habitat home is being built at 104 Linden St. in Ashland. “I am thrilled that so many ladies are coming together to help out. I can’t wait to participate, and it will set a really positive example for my daughter about how women can work together and accomplish anything,� said Wendy.

Women Build is a program that empowers women to build Habitat for Humanity homes, enabling them to positively affect the lives of children and the community by making homeownership a reality for local families.

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Jimmy Goodman, far right, puts in some required “sweat equity� by working alongside another Habitat volunteer to install siding on Wendy Morgan’s home.

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to offer a “Construction Basics� clinic on Thursday, May 3, that is open to the public and Women Build volunteers. The class runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Lowe’s at 6425 Mechanicsville Turnpike. “Women are often intimidated by a

construction site filled with men who have already acquired construction skills. The Women Build site is a more comfortable environment,� Sarah Midkiff, Hanover Habitat’s volunteer coordinator, said. “Both in the clinics and on the construction site, women can come together in a supportive environment where they feel a tremendous sense of accomplishment and increased self esteem.

April Conners, the Lowe’s employee who will teach the clinic, added, “We are excited about helping women improve their skill set and confidence to help build affordable homes and a stronger Hanover�.

Women Build Week also will feature lunch speakers, including Angela KellyWiecek, Hanover Board of Supervisors; Teri Winston-Abri, Ashland Town Council; a representative from Randolph-Macon College; and Hanover Habitat homeowners and local business leaders.

Lunches are being donated by local churches, businesses and service clubs.

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I live in a decent middle class neighborhood not far from the windmill, and in a drive around that neighborhood the other evening I counted 12 for sale signs (and a couple for rent) in a two-block radius of my house.

Most of those signs have been there for months – one has been on and off the market for well over a year.

It’s not a zero-sum game, but the general idea that for every brand new home built, an existing home goes unsold, is not far off the mark. Worse, the market values of those existing homes continue to be depressed and stagnant in part because of the

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new homes on the market.

The drag the depressed housing market makes on the entire economy cannot be overstated, nor can the very real damage it does to the folks trapped in a home they need to get out of.

Maybe they can’t afford it anymore, or maybe their work is taking them elsewhere, or maybe they’re merging families or having kids and need a bigger place.

Whatever the reason, the inability to sell that existing home hurts them all.

Not to mention all the people who have no intent to sell but whose home is their retirement security, the value they plan to leave to their kids or a safety investment for the future.

Add it all up and, if you already own a home, you’re being negatively affected to some extent by more new home construction in our area.

Did the board think of that when they made their decision?

Of course not.

The board is chock full of those that are either part of, or are beholden to (politically or otherwise) the real estate development community, and what they see when approving this sort of thing is dollars in theirs or their buddy’s pocket or political tit-for-tat, and to heck with everyone else.

Spare me the spew about building bringing jobs – any economist worth his sheepskin will tell you that the damage done by the depressed housing market to the wider economy is far longer and deeper than the short-term local boost brought by those construction jobs.

Ditto for noise about expanding the tax base.

In the end, you’re not even reaching the break-even point until values recover.

Likewise, spare me the snide comments about “people who got in over their heads on their mortgages” – no doubt some did, but most are like me:

bought carefully with full consideration of their budget, never been a day late on a payment, maintained our properties . . . and haven’t borrowed against equity (what equity?) and yet we either can’t sell our homes or can’t afford the loss selling them at current market values would incur.

And don’t get me started about the morons in Congress and the Bush Administration that allowed this travesty to occur in the first place.

So, homeowners, the next time this sort of developer application comes up, remember your neighbor’s (and maybe your own) predicament and how it directly hurts you, and tell your supervisor loud and clear to stop allowing building new developments until the existing market recovers.

And remember at election time which supervisors kowtow to the developers and which ones actually work for you.

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The community was invited to see performances and curriculum exhibits, including music, theater, fine arts, and physical education, as well as individual school exhibits, including language arts, math, science, social studies, and career and technical education.

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uled performances and subject area exhibitions continuing throughout the day.

The event is an opportunity to bring the community The 38th Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences spotlighted the works of Hanover County together to share the results of student learning in all areas Public Schools’ students on March 31 at Atlee High School. of the curriculum. It is a student-centered activity, allowing the teaching staff to showcase student products and provide student demonstrations.

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Eileen Robinson, Donna Kinder, Willie Walton, Bill and Alice StanJames Stanley Baldwin, ley, Ed Stevens, George Sutton and Margaret Bradley. Funeral services 98, of Mechanicsville, went were held on Wednesday, April home to be with the Lord on 25, 2012 at Hanover Evangelical Sunday, April 22, 2012. He was Friends Church, where family born in Madison Heights, Va., on May 9, 1913, the son of James received friends until service time.

Graveside services followed in Cabel Baldwin and Ida Baldwin Forest Lawn Cemetery. Should Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was preanyone care to make a contribuceded in death by his loving wife tion in honor of Mr. Baldwin, the of 73 years, Louise Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin were founders following is suggested: Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, 6420 of Hanover Evangelical Friends Mechanicsville Turnpike, MeChurch in Mechanicsville. Mr. chanicsville, Va. 23111. Bennett Baldwin worked for Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Funeral Home, Mechanicsville is Company and later moved to Me- in charge of arrangements. chanicsville. Mr. Baldwin enjoyed his church, family, pets, friends Clyde C. Colgin, 89, of and working his farm land. He Mechanicsville, is now fishing was a quiet, kind, and gentle in the great waters of heaven. He Christian man who had a great was an avid fisherman and loyal belief in God, the Bible and the NASCAR fan. He was preceded assurance of eternal life. A special in death by his wife, Emma M. heartfelt thanks to all the caregiv- Colgin. He is survived by his ers and to his pastor, the Rev. Ed daughter, Linda Sneed (Donnie); Vinson for his many visits. Besides sons, Clyde Lewis (Jane L.) and the many nephews and nieces, Edward McDonald (Judy); his he leaves behind special friends, see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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of prayer and remembrance was followed by a procession to Signal Hill Cemetery and final rites at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229.

Gerald Gwynn, “Jerry”, of Mechanicsville, passed away April 26, 2012 resulting from a motorcycle accident. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Gwynn; a son, Rob Gwynn (Sonya); three daughters, Rachel GwynnSherrick (Dave), Gina Jamison (Ben Potter) and Shauna Hawbaker; a sister, Bette Bowron (Bob); grandchildren, Luke and Jessica Sherrick, Mariah and Kody Smith, Brandyn Gwynn, Katlyn, Reagan, Christian, Jillian and Ryan Hawbaker. A celebration of Jerry’s life was held Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville. The family received friends one hour prior to service. see OBITUARIES, pg. 13 `

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The approval still requires U.S. Department of Justice approval and changes must be made at least 60 days before the November election.

Nelson said the move would not affect upcoming primary elections and the move could be completed within the DOJ guidelines.

In other matters at last Wednesday’s meeting, county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented an update on Fiscal Year 2012 board initiatives and previewed the upcoming list for 2013.

Harris said the county’s study on high-speed Internet access is complete and utility service to the Route 33 corridor remains on schedule. He said Phase One of the project is complete and Elmont Elementary School will be online by the fall.

A new pump station will increase sewer service by two million gallons a day and should also help with economic development in the area.

Revising and updating the county’s Comprehensive Plan sits atop the 2013 initiative list.

It’s been five years since the last update and Harris said the demographics have changed drastically since then.

That process will include assessing small development area plans, studying and possibly changing economic development zones and an evaluation of the major thoroughfare plan.

The board also will consider an update to the county’s Public Safety Strategic Plan, adopted in 2007. Harris said it’s important to gauge what level of service is expected by the citizens of Hanover County.

in my life. This is my one thing and I really want it to be the best.”

Henry District supervisor Sean Davis moved for approval of Talley’s request. “I just want to thank you for making Hanover the home of your dealership,” Davis said. “I know it’s a substantial commitment on your part. I thank you for partnering with Hanover and our community.”

The board also approved a measure that adds 92 acres to the North Anna Battlefield Park in the Beaverdam District.

County administrator Beaverdam representative Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. Aubrey Stanley moved for said the study approval and said the site is a on high-speed Internet “jewel in Hanover County” and access is complete. said it will attract increased historical interest at the site, home request from automobile dealer of some of the best preserved William Talley, who is con- earthworks in the nation. structing a new location on Mechanicsville Turnpike, to erect a ground sign in front of the dealership.

Talley said the well recognized “Ford” sign fits well with its surroundings and is normal for his type of facility. He also requested a size modification for both the ground and monument signs, allowing a slightly larger version.

Chickahominy District supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek asked acting planning director PAMELA F. REGIMBAL, D.D.S., PLLC. David Maloney if the approval could lead to applications from Member of the American other businesses to increase or Association of Orthodontists change their signs.

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In other matters, the board adopted changes to its rules that will allow board members who sit on citizens’ committees or boards to be voting members on most of those panels. In the past, those members did not cast votes, or, in some cases, only voted in the case of a tie.

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The General Assembly took the first steps to restoring confidence in the Virginia Retirement System, but Sen. Walther A. Stosch, R-12, said that will be an ongoing process for the coming years.

The same is true for the transportation issue, and all of the representatives noted there are no easy or quick fix solutions for a serious revenue shortage at the Virginia Department of Transportation. A tunnel project in Norfolk and Dulles extender are slated to be funded through tolls. Representatives from those areas hoped for more funds to offset the cost of those tolls, but had no luck in final negotiations.

“There just wasn’t money available,” Stosch said.

All of the local legislators praised Hanover County government and county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. for keeping a positive business environment and addressing tough budgetary issues. They also acknowledged the good work of Hanover County Public Schools.

Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, said some of this year’s legislation directly affected business in the Hanover County region. For example, Peace partnered with his co-legislators and members of ! o ts ial ! W ! r N en c o m d O e tle ay le ! Sp ai N Lit n P ssib on st P NS w o ti o I O Do P uc C AT

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Hanover’s business community to defeat a repeal of the Labor Day Bill that would have allowed schools to open before Labor Day without a waiver.

Peace said this year’s session focused on issues that affect Virginia business and preserving a welcoming environment for new and existing businesses.

“We need to make sure Virginia continues its positive business climate, where we maintain our number one status in the nation for being friendly to business . . . by passing laws or not passing laws that keep that climate and those superlatives,” Peace said.

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School Nurse Day to be observed May 9 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The National Association of School Nurses Inc. (NASN) has chosen May 9 as National School Nurse Day. National School Nurse Day was established in 1972 to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting.

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There will be a Salsa Lesson, a Mother’s Day craft for the kids, refreshments, a slide show of Women Build Week, opportunities to meet and hear from some Partner Families and door prizes donated by local businesses. Tropical Smoothie Café and

76,000 school nurses across the country promote health and safety; intervene with actual and potential health problems; provide case management services; and actively collaborate with others to build student/ family capacity for adaptation, self management, self advocacy, and learning.

National School Nurse Day falls on the Wednesday dur-

Mexico Restaurant are helping to sponsor the dance, and the cost is just $5 per person.

All proceeds from the Salsa Dance and Women Build will help fund Hanover Habitat’s 41st home for the Goodman family. This home will be constructed on Pleasant Grove Road in Mechanicsville, on land that was donated by the Virginia Women’s Center.

“We are really honored that Women Build will help pay for the construction materials needed for our home”, said Jimmy Goodman. “The groundbreaking for our

ing National Nurses Week, May 6-12, ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of nursing.

Schools and communities are encouraged to join with their school nurses in celebrating this important day.

For more information on National School Nurse Day, visit the NASN Web site at www.nasn.org.

home is on May 19, so funding from Women Build can be used right away.”

“The response to Women’s Build Week has been amazing,” said Tim Bowring, Hanover Habitat’s executive director. “We are already full for the May Women Build Week and are starting to assign volunteers for the September Women Build. It is a powerful outreach into the Hanover community . . . women helping women.”

For more information about Women Build, including how you can be involved, contact Sarah Midkiff, volunteer coordinator, at 569-6108.

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More than three decades later, there are more than 500 businesses located in the Air Park, and HIAPBA has continued to guide development, assist business owners, and provide one voice for the growing business community in the Hanover Air Park.

Last Wednesday, the group held its annual meeting at the Wyndham Virginia Crossings and elected new officers for the upcoming year. Dolores Settle will serve as president for the upcoming year, replacing Nicholle Anderson.

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you all for allowing me to represent you for the last two and a half years,” Anderson said. “I look forward to working under Dolores and her upcoming presidency and continuing the growth.”

Settle assumes her new role with an ample dose of enthusiasm Jim Ridolphi for The Local and vision for the organization’s Deputy county administrator future. “We’re very excited about Joe Casey presented the the upcoming year for HIAPBA. keynote address at HIAPBA’s annual meeting held at the We want to do more and be Wyndham Virginia Crossings. out in the public more, making people aware of the Air Park.”

Settle said the neighborhoods that surround the Air Park are good places to start the new awareness. “One of my primary missions this year is to make people aware of how many businesses are in the Air Park that will benefit them.”

“There are currently more than 500 businesses in the Hanover Air Park. We want to keep business here in Hanover and what better place to start than at the Air Park,” Settle said.

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Casey said the recession hit Virginia later than the rest of the nation. “By the summer of 2009, we were going down with them.” The recovery has not been as robust as hoped. Casey cited Hanover’s unemployment rate that reached as high as 7.2 percent at the height of the recession. The current 5 percent plus figures are still high for a county that traditionally has enjoyed 2 to 3 percent unemployment. In Hanover County, each percentage point of unemployment accounts for about 500 people being out of work. “These are people who have been impacted by job losses.

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The course will start on the school’s track at 8 a.m., then cross the Cool Spring grounds, make a quick pass down the adjoining service road and double back to the track for the big finish.

The 5K race will begin at 8:30 a.m. and wind its way across the educational campus comprised of CSES, Chickahominy Middle School and Atlee High School along Atlee Station Road, through the Honey Meadows neighborhood and then return to the track for a finish before hundreds of spectators.

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Relay to light Luminarias At 9 p.m on Saturday, May 5, at Lee-Davis High School, the lights will go out for a solemn but meaningful ceremony: the Luminarias.

At Relay for Life events across the country, Luminaria bags are sold in memory of or in honor of a loved one that has fought cancer and then placed around the track.

The Mechanicsville event up until 9 p.m. has been one of fun and celebration but the Luminaria Ceremony allows participants the time to reflect and remember why each of those at track has come to walk.

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on every bag, the lights will slowly come on, but it will be the luminarias that light the way through the evening, until the dawn of Sunday.

The community of Mechanicsville is invited to come and participate or just witness this inspiring event. You don’t have to commit to walk the track to purchase a Luminaria bag for a loved one, but your attendance is welcome.

To learn more about becoming involved, or to purchase a luminaria, visit www.relayforlife/mechanicsville or contact Ginny Wescott at 527-3712 or ginny.wescott@cancer.org.

VFW Post 9808 hosting car show VFW Post 9808 will present its third annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, at the Post home at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville.

Restored old cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display.

The day also will include door prizes and drawings, K9 demonstration, McGruff the Crime Dog, IDENT-A-KID Cards, DJ music by Fre-Ray Sounds, EMs vehicles and fire engine display.

Free blood glucose and blood pressure checks will be performed with a pharmacist on duty.

A vintage 1942 Navy recruiting tent will be on exhibit.

The VFW invites residents to bring worn American flags to be respectfully retired.

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Liggan book continues Local in Gettysburg family saga triology of the family members and friends introduced in the previous two books, “Heir of Mechanicsville resident Deception” and “Air of Truth,” Joanne Liggan has released return and join the couple on her third book, “Err at Sea,’ a cruise ship to celebrate their in her family saga trilogy. She engagement. said the series is a romantic “The year is 2030,” Liggan family suspense family trilsaid, “and Jacob’s seemingly ogy spanning 60 years. perfect life is shattered by an The series abduction durstarts in the 1970s ing their cruise to with a murder Bermuda.” mystery and She invites wraps up with a readers to “follow kidnapping from this intriguing a cruise ship in family through 60 2030. years of changes.

“Each book Not only does the has a standalone family experience plot,” Liggan said, its share of unique “but it’s more fun LIGGAN experiences, but to get acquainted with the characters through- the world around them goes through incredible changes, out the series.”

In “Err at Sea,” Liggan changes everyone should said “the family saga con- have seen coming.”

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Over Spring Break, 9-year-old Logan Maass, a fourth grade student at Mechanicsville Elementary School, took his love of history on the road to the historic fields of Gettysburg.

Aside from reading Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, Logan took a few moments to catch up on the latest news in his hometown. A copy of The Mechanicsville Local went along with him.

Jazz Dinner to be presented The Hanover High School Band Boosters will present their annual Jazz Dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, in the HHS Commons.

The event includes live jazz

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Soundworks to perform May 12 The award-winning a cappella men’s group Soundworks will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville.

Soundworks is a men’s vocal ensemble that unleashes the power and natural resonance of the unaccompanied, male voice in musical genres that encompass classical, pop, barbershop, blues, spiritual, rock and jazz.

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Dining Hall will support breast cancer research.

Vendors will be on hand with non-food products.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase inside the Post building.

Show proceeds will benefit Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Hospital and Fisher House.

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Council on Aging sets Senior Resource Fair The Hanover County Council on Aging will be coordinating a Senior Resource Fair from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, May 10, at the Greater Nazarene Baptist Church at 11435 Georgetown Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Resource information and brief presentations will be offered by a variety of human service organizations.

This free event offers older adults and family members an opportunity to meet directly with service providers to ask specific questions and gain information to enhance their quality of life and financial futures.

The Hanover County Council on Aging consists of county residents who are appointed by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

The Council on Aging serves as a consultative and advisory body for the Board of Supervisors on issues pertaining to the quality of life of the citizens of Hanover County age 50-plus.

For more information, contact Lisa Adkins, Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 365-4302.

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Landowner workshop to address effects of pine beetle Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Virginia landowners interested in learning more about managing their wooded property and dealing with the effects of the pine beetle are invited to a workshop in Montpelier.

The “Woods in Your Backyard: Pine Beetle edition” will take place on Saturday, May 5, at the Montpelier Community Center at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane in Montpelier.

Attendees will learn how to deal with the effects of pine beetle damage on their property and what steps to take to prevent re-infestation.

The “Backyard Makeover” portion will cover pasture management, wildlife habitat establishment and planting trees.

Presentations on beekeeping, growing mushrooms and making charcoal will round out the day.

Registration, which ends April 27, is $10 per person. The fee covers all sessions, which run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the book “The Woods in My Backyard,” and a catered lunch.

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Speakers include: Chris Asaro, VDOF forest health; Dave Terwilliger, VDOF forester; Neil Clark, VCE; Marian Moody and Jim Tate, H-C SWCD; May Sligh, DCR; David Bryan, NRCS; Jim Schroering, VCE, and Cathy Law, Ashland Beekeepers Association.

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Cuccinelli addresses local Tea Party Calling the Obama Administration, the “most unlawful administration we have ever had,” Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli recently addressed the Mechanicsville TEA party.

He said he could substantiate his remarks by referring to

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He also quoted the Founding Fathers, including James Madison: “If men were angels we would not need government.”

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But that’s going to change now that “Since I’ve been here, I’ve had just about he has retired from Bruce Auto Parts everything there is to have,” Vellines said of in Mechanicsville. his different jobs at Bruce. “I started as a yard Monday was Vellines’ last day and he man pulling parts and then worked inside planned to go fishing on Tuesday, his first day putting parts away in the warehouse when of retirement. we started our inside inventory. And then I “I can walk right out my yard and throw moved up to the front counter in sales a line in the water,” Vellines said of his for a while and then Mr. Bruce Tappahannock home that’s on the opened the strip shop and so I Rappahannock River. He said the home went down to manage the strip he shares with his wife Lisa has been shop. ” flooded so often that he’s had to spend Vellines said one of the reaof lot of his free time making repairs sons he’s retiring is that to his house, which meant he didn’t he has osteoarthritis, have time for other interests, like which “eats up all fishing. your joints. I’ve On April 20, 1970, his had it for about 20th birthday, Vellines four years.” started working at It has Bruce Auto Parts. become more He was hired by difficult to the late owner, get up at Jack Bruce.

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roughly 50-minute commute to Bruce each day and work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Vellines said.

He’s said he’s fortunate that he has a good retirement fund and that was another reason he made the decision to retire after 42 years on the job. “Financially I could do it, so I went ahead and decided to do that and that way I can stay home and enjoy life,� Vellines said.

Vellines will now have more time to spend with his wife and their 27 snakes and seven cats. “These are all just constrictors,�

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One of Vellines’ snakes is about 21 feet long and weighs about 300 pounds. “He’s about a little over half grown,� Vellines said.

Vellines said he’s enjoyed his time at Bruce Auto Parts. “I met a lot of interesting people,�

Vellines said. “Some real characters. It’s been a nice place to work.�

Vellines said he’s enjoyed seeing how automobiles have evolved. “When I first came here, we had cars out in the yard from back in the 1950s.

Now we have a lot of 2012s . . .

So, as the new things come out, we’re like the first ones to see ’em and work on ’em. We work on ’em before the mechanics work on ’em, taking ’em apart and things like that.�

In addition to working on eral manager for Bruce Auto with Vellines for 34 years and his house and tending his gar- Parts, spoke in a similar vein. said that Vellines’ knowledge den, Vellines said he plans to Armentrout, 55, has worked of the business has been a real refinish a garage full of antique furniture. “I’m sure it’s going to be a big change,� Vellines said of retirement. “It’s going to be like being on vacation, but you just don’t go back to work.�

Vellines will be missed by his comrades. T.J. Hudson, 40, Prepare for a career in: has worked with Vellines for

about seven years and said he’s

learned a lot from Vellines that

he, in turn, has passed on to

others.

While Hudson said he hates to see Vellines go, he understands that it’s time for his mentor to take a rest. “I hope he enjoys [himself],� Hudson said.

Dennis Armentrout, gen-

asked about his pro-life position. He said life begins at conception. He used the opportunity, he said, to show how to determine if politicians and those seeking office are being honest with their answers: Just ask, “Why do you think that?� “When you cannot get a fast common sense answer, you will know the office-seeker or politician is a fraud,� Cuccinelli added. He said it was a great way to weed out the dishonest and the unqualified.

He then met informally with

the crowd and then answered questions about government procedures and policies, including: the unconstitutionality of ObamaCare; how to access the right officials; if he plans to run for president; and how would he interact with the federal government if he becomes the next governor.

Cuccinelli has three university degrees, mechanical engineering, law and international commerce.

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John Ordazzo of Mechanicsville took The Mechanicsville Local to Liverpool, England. He is shown standing in front of the Cavern Club, considered to be the “birthplace” of The Beatles.

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L-DHS senior wins 1st Mayflower honor Nicholas Aunspach named recipient of Mildred Ramos Scholarship from Virginia society Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A senior at Lee-Davis High School has been named the recipient of the first Mildred Ramos Scholarship presented by the Virginia Mayflower Society.

Nicholas Aunspach won the statewide competition with his essay entitled “Why the Pilgrims’ Spirituality Could Not Exist in England.”

The mission of the $1,620 scholarship is to encourage and support the study of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ experience and values.

Each of the Virginia Mayflower Society’s 700 members is descended from one

or more passengers on the Mayflower’s voyage from England to the New World in 1620.

Nick ranks in the top 7 percent of his class at Lee-Davis, where he will graduate in June.

His extracurricular activities have included playing trumpet in the marching and concert bands all four years at Lee-Davis, participating in the Robotics FIRST Team, in the Virginia Aerospace Science & Technology Scholars program, in the BETA national service club, and serving as a delegate to Virginia Boys’ State.

Nick’s community activities have included working with the Knights of Columbus for Virginians with Mental

Retardation, helping raise money to purchase and to construct improvements to Hanover Courthouse Park, and helping repair and rehabilitate houses for low-income residents.

He is an Eagle Scout who has helped lead many community service projects.

Nick is taking college-level, advanced-placement classes in government, English, calculus and physics and has been accepted at the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, where he plans to major in mechanical engineering.

More information about NICK AUNSPACH the Virginia Mayflower Society is available online at www. and Nicholas Aunspach, including his winning essay, VirginiaMayflower.org.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, e-mail to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m.

Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Wednesday, May 2 The annual Picnic with Pamunkey will be held on the front lawn of the Hanover Branch Library. This is our special thank-you to our patrons and local community. Plan to join us for a picnic lunch and book sale. We have been putting aside a wonderful selection of books and audio/visual materials to sell at this event. Hope to see you there!

The LDHS Class of 1987 is looking for alumni for its upcoming 25th year class reunion, which is schedule for Oct. 6, 2012. If you are a classmate or know someone who is and no longer in the area, please go to leedavisreunions.com to update information.

Patrick Henry High School Class of 1992 is looking for alumni for our upcoming 20th year reunion happening Oct. 2012. If you are a classmate or know someone who is and no longer in the area please email contact information to PHHS92reunion@aol.com.

The Edmund Ruffin SCV Camp meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. The featured speaker for May 2 will be Jack Marlar with SCV National. Jack will be speaking on the European view of the War Between the States. This is a great topic because potential European involvement could have changed the outcome of the war. For more information please contact rader.james2@ aol.com or call 869-7116.

Thursday, May 3 Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Road) will host its monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m.

Bring a friend and come sing some of our favorite hymns.

“For The Beauty of the Earth” is our Hymn of the Month. Light refreshments will be served.

“Battle for the Soul of America: The Philosophy of the Founding Fathers vs.

Progressivism’ by John Taylor with the Virginia Institute for Public Policy. Join the Mechanicsville Tea Party located at 8700 Bell Creek Rd., at 7 p.m. For more information visit our website at www.

Mechanicsvilleteaparty.com, Mechanicsville Va. Tea Party on Facebook, or call 241-8549.

Hanover High School Band Boosters will present their annual Jazz Dinner from 6-8 p.m. in the HHS Commons, featuring live jazz music, dinner to include taco bar, drink and ice cream sundae bar, and a cake walk. Tickets are $5 each, Do you have a Confederate with a maximum cost of $20 per soldier in your family’s history? family and can be purchased at If so, perhaps you would like to the door. join the Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV). The SCV is an Construction Basics Clinics international historical organi- will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at zation dedicated to the pres- the Lowe’s in Mechanicsville at ervation of the honor of the 6425 Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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public, it is especially geared for the volunteers participating in Hanover Habitat for Humanity’s Women’s Build Week from May 7-12. Learn construction skills and terminology in a friendly environment focusing on women. April Conners, of Lowe’s Mechanicsville, will teach the classes. RSVP to Sarah Midkiff, Hanover Habitat for Humanity, at 569-6108.

Mechanicsville’s Relay for Life Bank Night/T-Shirt Pick Up to turn in money and pick up your team’s T-Shirts at Connects Federal Credit Union (9280 Chamberlayne Rd., Suite 100, Mechanicsville) between 6-7 p.m. Can register a new team as well! Contact Ginny Wescott at ginny.wescott@cancer.org with any questions.

playing a fundraiser game in honor of Cole Snyder at 7 p.m.

Tickets will be $5 at the gate and proceeds from this game will go to support Cole and his family during his rehabilitation. Visit www.rolewithcole.org for more information on Cole.

Saturday, May 5 Yard sale spaces availableMechanicsville Recreation Center, 8183 Elm Drive, Mechanicsville, is having a yard sale from 8-1 p.m. Anyone wanting to rent a space, contact Jim Gregory at 559-2563.

Spaces are $10/$20.

The Historic Annual Smorgasbord given by the Woman’s Club of King and Queen County will be from 5-7 p.m. at their club house, King and Queen Court House, Va. Limited tickets ($15 Adults) are Friday, May 4 Kidstuf is a fun 45 minute available, call to reserve now. production where kids bring DeLinda Hawkes 769-2885 or their parents to learn. The Jackie Sykes at 769-1742. next show will be held at Atlee Third annual Pebble Creek Community Church on Friday, May 4. Kidstuf is virtue driv- Piranhas family fun run 5K. en where character and faith Fun run starts at 9:30 a.m. for are taught by emphasizing a a cost of $5. 5K stars at 10 monthly virtue. It is free to the a.m. and costs $10. All proceeds community and there will be from this event go directly to the a variety of activities to enjoy Pebble Creek Piranhas Swim before Kidstuf beginning at Team. See their website at www.

6:30 p.m. The Kidstuf theatre pebblecreekswimteam.com for opens its doors at 7:15 p.m. registration information. for the production. This event The 5th Grade Class at unites families while providing a fun environment filled with Kersey Creek Elementary laughter and learning. Kidstuf School is hosting a Car Wash is a “no drop off zone”. All Fundraiser, from 10-2 p.m. children must be accompanied at the Milestone Subdivision by an adult. Atlee Community Clubhouse, 11030 Milestone Church is located at 7171 Verdi Drive. KC Comet the Kersey Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Creek Mascot and Kona Ice will You can call 730-3676 if you be there. would like more information Cool Spring Elementary you can also find us at www.

School’s (CSES) Parent Teacher atleechurch.org.

Association (PTA) will sponRichmond Shock and Atlee sor their 3rd annual Dolphin HS boys lacrosse teams are Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run.

The race and festivities will take place at the school, located at 9964 Honey Meadows Drive, Mechanicsville, and are open to everyone. This course will start on the school’s track at 8 a.m., then cross the Cool Spring grounds, make a quick pass down the adjoining service road and double back to the track for the big finish. The 5K race will begin at 8:30 a.m.

It will wind its way across the educational campus comprised of CSES, Chickahominy Middle School and Atlee High School along Atlee Station Road, through the Honey Meadows neighborhood and then return to the track for an exciting finish before hundreds of spectators. The 5K will be a “chip race”, professionally organized and timed by Commonwealth Timing LLC. The 1-Mile Fun Run is only $10 for runners 12 and under and $15 for 13 and up. The 5K is $25 for all runners. After April 2nd, prices will increase to $15/$20 for the 1-Mile Fun Run and $30 for the 5K. There are still sponsorship and vendor opportunities available. Contact Melissa Williams, CSESDolphinDash@gmail. com to learn how to become a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor and get your business in front of over 500 participants and 1500 spectators.

The Town of Ashland will offer springtime guided walking tours of the historic railroad town every Saturday morning at 11 a.m. in the month of May. The tours begin at the visitor center and are given by knowledgeable volunteer guides who live in the Ashland area, free.

For more information you can contact the Ashland/Hanover Visitor Center at 752-6766.

2012 Mechanicsville’s Relay for Life is searching for teams

that wish to participate in this year’s Relay, Saturday, May 5 at Lee-Davis HS, from 2-6 a.m. on Sunday, May 6. Teams can be made up of families, friends, businesses, churches, youth groups - you name it and you can become a team! Participants will walk on the track in efforts to raise money to fight cancer.

One in two and one in three women will get cancer in their lifetime and American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is the largest fundraiser in the world!

If you would like more information on Mechanicsville’s Relay for Life, contact Ginny Wescott (527-3712; ginny.wescott@cancer.org).

Free Comic Book Day at the Atlee Branch Library at 10 a.m. (while supplies last) Get your free comic book at the library today and check out our amazing collection of graphic novels, Japanese manga, and anime DVDs. Free comics provided by Diamond Comic Distributors.

For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Community indoor/outdoor yard sale at Hanover Friends Church, on Route 360 across from Lowe’s from 8-1 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day at the Hanover Branch Library at 10 a.m. (while supplies last) Get your free comic book at the library today and check out our amazing collection of graphic novels, Japanese manga, and anime DVDs. Free comics provided by Diamond Comic Distributors. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

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MaconH.Alexander,Cydnee C. Alvarez, Paul T. Atkinson, Erin M. Blair, Jarrett D. Fehn, Zachary H. Hathaway, William S. Henry, Lauren M. Hopper, Chadwick M. Kanney, Devon M. Martin, Cassidy H. Owen, Parke W. Pleasants, Elizabeth P. Powell, Benjamin E. Raikes, Gregory P. Saunders, Stuart W. Steenburgh and Corey A. Walsh, all of Ashland; Courtney P. Bullock, Terry C. Hoffman, Joseph V. Nepomuceno and Natasha E. Smith, all of Beaverdam;.

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Brogan, Kelly R. Brubaker, Katrina L. Butz, Erin G. Chafe, Jacob L. Chambon, Katelyn E. Clark, Anna E. Dietz, Courtney S. Dobbs, Edmund Blake T. Dosunmu, Morgan L. Eary, Erica S. Flagg, Sierra K. Freeze, Benjamin D. Gallagher, Caroline R. Gallagher, Shoma B. Ghosh, Samuel K. Howle, Maureen E. Howren, Allison M. Hughes, Kathryn A. Hummel, Kaylea A. Kirven, Kelsea A. Kirven, Isaac H. Koontz, John J. Kutz, Christine S. Lee, John D. Lohr, Blaise G. Lopez, Kathryn E. McNeal, Morgan L. Middleton, Andrew J. Morgan, Shelley D. Morgan, Phillip W. Mosberg, Brandon S. Nash, Jennifer N. Nguyen, Patrick E. Nichols, Jessica L. Pavlidis, Kristina L. Pellegrino, Kevin J. Pfab, Khang D. Pham, George S. Piazza, Janani Ravi, Savannah M. Reeves, Suzanne L. Rosser, Thomas S. Rosser, Conner R. Schmitz, Brach H. Schwegman, Katherine J. Schwegman, Raees Seedat, Jacquelynn D. Silvay, Benjamin R. Smith, Jacob T. Smith, Jonathan J. Stein, Rachel Stein, Christina A. Swanson,

Serena J. Tang, Abigail L. Todd, Stephanie A. Walton, Brooke L. Wright, Elizabeth D. Alexander, Danielle N. Bartulewicz, Christina M. Brennan, Joseph R. Chirco, Brandon R. Dean, Amber A. Ding, John B. Ditrapani, Christopher M. Fano, Harry F. Hoffmann, Melissa D. Limbaugh, Danielle R. Logan, Tiffany D. Luu, Katherine R. McSweeney, Nicole L. Nagasawa, Alexandra L. Nowak, Steven N. Preskitt, Jesus Ramirez, Jordan E. Ritchey, Taylor M. Thesing, Connie Tran and Julie E. Walker, all of Glen Allen.

Kaitlin P. Dandridge, Jeffrey T. Henderson, Kevin D. Pocta and Jon R. Sadler, all of Hanover; Katelyn E. Bitely, Christopher M. Bonelli, Hannah J. Boutwell, Caleb A. Bradberry, William G. Castelvecchi, Victoria L. Deal, Raymond W. Dean, Elle K. Donnini, Emily C. Goins, Nicholas A. Harman, Scott G. Hase, James M. Hunt, Sarah B. Kurdt, Alfred M. Phillips, Noopur B. Shah, Jonathan D. Sorah, Tyler L. Weiglein, Patrick C. Wolfram, Kyle T. Akers, Ryan K. Alkire, Nicholas R. Allen, Jackson T. Ames, Jacob

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Dorothy Yeatts McLean, 81, of Mechan-

8014 Lee Davis Rd., on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Donations in her memory may be made to VCU Massey Cancer Center, Thomas Center for Palliative Care or the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI).

dren, Steven, Diane, Michelle and Justin; brother, Charles Hartz and wife, Louise. Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

icsville, passed away on April 27, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Wilton L. McLean; 2012, after a three-month illness daughter, Cora Amy McLean; and battle with heart complicason, Michael W. McLean and tions. She is survived by her wife, Linda G.; granddaughter, loving and devoted husband of Michelle Haynie and husband, 62 years, John David Harris Jr. of William; great-grandson, Ethan Mechanicsville, Va. Lois was the Haynie; sisters, Evelyn Hamlett daughter of Claude Woodyard and Rachel Pillow. The family and Ruth Suthard Woodyard; received friends Monday, April 30, and was the sister of Claudette 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel Woodyard Weber, who preceded of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 her in death. Lois is survived Lee-Davis Rd. Services were held

by John Weber III, the son of Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Enon Claudette Woodyard Weber; and United Methodist Church. Gravehis wife, Cathi; son, Johnny; and side services were held at Forest daughter, Jenna. Lois grew up Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, in Manassas, Va., and graduated memorial contributions may be from Osborne High School in made to Enon United Methodist 1949. She went on to work with Church. the FAA in Washington, D.C., until her retirement. Lois was Linda Kelley Mills, 62, a devoted wife, sister, aunt and of Manquin, Va., passed away friend and never met a stranger April 23, 2012. She was preceded that she did not like. Her gentle in death by her husband, William spirit and quiet manner served L. Mills Jr.; and their daughter, her well as she cared for those Catherine McElroy. She is suraround her most of her life. Lois vived by two daughters, Bonnie loved to read and could usually Farmer and Melissa Mills; two be found with a book somewhere sons, W. L. Mills III and K.W. close. Lois will be deeply missed Leath; and two special children, by all of us who had the privilege D.W. Burnett and Samantha Shiflett; brother, Robert Kelley, sister, of knowing and loving her. Services were held Wednesday, April Dorothy Kelley; 19 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and 25, 2012 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, many other children, whose lives she touched. The family received 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Graveside friends at the Mechanicsville Chaservices followed at Stonewall pel of the Bennett Funeral Home, Memory Gardens, Manassas.

Lois Mae Woodyard Harris, died on April 22,

James Craig Schools, “Jami”, entered into rest on April 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Sam and Geri Schools. He is survived by his partner of 13 years, Linda Kelley; his brothers, Sammy (Pam) and Troy (Louann) Schools; his aunt that loved him just as her own child, Nancy Burke (Will); and another aunt, Dell Childress; with several cousins, lots of friends and furry family members. He was our family character and will be forever in our hearts. We would also like to thank Dew Baylor for her care and support during his last couple of weeks and final hour. A memorial service was held at the Cremation Society of Virginia, 1927 Westmoreland St., Richmond, Va., Tuesday, April 24, 2012. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Bon Secours Hospice.

Nancy Hartz Trippet, 75, of Highland Springs, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Trippet; three daughters, Corinne T. Green, Arlene T. Hines and Patricia T. Mechner; four grandchil-

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James is survived by his wife of 39 years, Daphne Davis Venables; daughter, Maureen V. Smith; son, James A. Venables; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, all of the United Kingdom; one stepson, Ronald C. Lynch and his wife, Frances P. Lynch, of Voorhees, N.J. He served honorably in Her Majesty’s Royal Navy during WWII. He retired from Molins, Inc. in Richmond, Va., and became United States Citizen in 1989. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. Services were held at Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home on Saturday, April 28, 2012. A reception followed in the Fellowship Hall at Shady Grove United Methodist Church following the service. The family received friends at Bennett’s Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Chapter of the American Heart Association.

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The Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind Volunteer Council is hosting an event to honor the Mechanicsville Lions Club and members’ recent contribution to the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI).

Mechanicsville Lions provided new outdoor furniture for the center’s campus and will be hosting a cookout in their honor.

Students will be preparing and grilling the food from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, from on the campus of the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired at 401 Azalea Ave. in Richmond.

The Mechanicsville Lions Club bought almost $7,800 worth of outdoor furniture for the center. The furniture has been incorporated into the landscape of the VRCBVI, and adds the finishing touch for the grand reopening of the Activities and Administration building, which has been under construction for the past year.

The grand reopening will take place on May 16, with the complement of the furniture just in time for summer.

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Life in the pits is no downer for ‘Sepp’ Shirey

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Friday night at Richmond International Raceway, a Mechanicsville 12-year-old got to live a dream come true.

Joseph “Sepp” Shirey, a sixth grader at Chickahominy Middle School, got a prized seat on pit road. Sepp, who has cerebral palsy, not only got to watch

the race from along pit road but he was in the middle of the action, sitting atop the pit box of Michael Annett, driver of the #43 Pilot/Flying J Ford.

“It’s really, really, really cool,” Sepp said. “I never thought I’d be doing this. It’s so awesome to be down here.”

The journey to pit road began about five years ago when

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It was a brotherly weekend at Richmond International Raceway as Kurt Busch, left, won on Friday night and younger brother Kyle Busch took the checkered flag on Saturday. For complete coverage go to www.mechlocal.com.

a family friend gave Sepp’s dad, Hunter, tickets to one of the races.

“Now we’re out here every year,” Hunter said. “We have a great time.”

The sports-obsessed boy, who overcame the initial objections of his mother, Jenny, to play football for Mechanicsville’s Blue Star club, and his dad rapidly became fans.

“The more we come out here, the more we enjoy, and then we both start learning about the sport,” Hunter said. “The more we learn about the sport, we both get hooked on it. We’ve had a really great time. We’ve met some really nice people.”

Among the nice people they met was Annett and his crew.

That relationship started four years ago when Sepp and his father met Annett’s manager, Kurt Smith. Smith has helped arrange Sepp’s visits with Annett during every subsequent NASCAR stop in Richmond.

The Shirey’s are also fans of the Petty family, stemming from their visits to a Petty family project, Victory Junction – a camp for children with special health care needs.

“What they do down there is simply a miracle,” Hunter said.

“These kids simply could not go on a vacation if they didn’t have a place like this. ... My hat’s off to the NASCAR family for having a place like that.”

Thanks to the Victory Junction experience, Sepp has met Kyle Petty several times.

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Mechanicsville’s Joseph “Sepp” Shirey and his sister Jillian made the most of their time atop the pit box of Nationwide driver Michael Annett during the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at RIR.

Once, he even got to meet ‘The King’ himself.

“It’s always really cool, it’s always cool meeting a driver,” Sepp said. “But when you think about it, it’s like ‘Oh my gosh, I’m talking to Richard Petty!’ ” Hunter appreciates the way the NASCAR community has treated his family.

“We haven’t been to a whole lot of professional sports, but we’ve been to a pro football game, some baseball – it just seems the NASCAR family, the guys, they’re very genuine and they take time to speak to you,” Hunter said. “They’ve just been

really good with Sepp every time we’ve been out here.”

Annett joined Richard Petty Motorsports last year making this years visit at RIR extra special.

Before qualifying Friday, Annett and his crew were treating both Sepp and his sister, Jillian, like members of their own families. After driver introductions the Sepps passed the time with Annett and his car on pit road until the ‘Start your engines!’ was sounded.

“We were really looking forward to getting here this weekend,” Annett said. “This

was probably the first time we got the schedules right for [the Shireys] to get here early enough and get everything set up to where they can get up there and sit up there.”

The experience is something Annett would have liked to have had when he was younger.

“This is the coolest sport in the world,” Annett said. “To be able to be two feet away from the action when you’re sitting on the box and we come in and do those pit stops in under 14 seconds – it’s a pretty cool

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A race week among NASCAR’s best

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com NASCAR came to Richmond International Raceway last week, needing something to boost dissatisfaction with the sport. After back-to-back Sprint Cup races with long green flag runs and no wrecks, commentators and fans alike expected the desire sparks to fly and collisions to combine on the ¾ mile D-oval at RIR. Those wreck-mongers surely came away disappointed as the Capital City 400 followed in the trend of it’s predecessors as a remarkably clean race.

Instead, what the fans and drivers saw were three consecutive days of great racing, drama at the finish and history being made.

The most controversial action on the track came in the first race of the weekend as Brett Moffitt battled his way past Chase Elliott and Corey LaJoie to win the Blue Ox 100 K&N Pro Series East race.

Moffitt edged Elliott by one one-hundredth of a second and LaJoie by two-tenths of a second.

It was a finish that held the attention of Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart. Even with his participation in the Short Track Showdown looming, Stewart was not about to miss the ending. He informed race organizers he wasn’t about to go to his Late Model car until he saw the finish of the K&N race.

Stewart’s enjoyment of the event was repeatedly reiterated by his fellow Sprint Cup drivers throughout the following day.

“The K&N race was awesome,” said Kevin Harivck.

Jimmie Johnson concurred.

“Last night’s K&N Series race had me on the edge of my seat,” he said. “I was thoroughly impressed with the racing that took place.”

Though Carl Edwards did

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Above: Kyle Busch celebrates his history making fourth consecutive spring win at RIR. Above right: Dale Earnhardt Jr. nearly smiles after coming close to breaking his 138 race winless streak.

not see the race live, he stopped his own session with the press when highlights came up on a monitor in the media center.

“Is this last night’s race on the (television)?” he asked. “I heard it was a good finish. I haven’t seen it yet.”

The quality of racing did not ease up in the Thursday night cap. The Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown brought a running battle between Stewart and Jeff Burton before “Smoke” edged out local drivers Greg Edwards (Poquoson) Brandon Butler (Sutherland) for the win.

On Friday, veteran Sprint Cup driver Mark Martin used the pair of races to emphasize his viewpoint on the current NASCAR point system. “I saw some great racing last night,” he said. “I don’t care about no Late Model stock points or K&N points. I saw two great races!

That’s all I care about.”

For RIR President Dennis Bickmeier, it was a PR dream for the track. “Those guys, they see it from a different eye than we do,” he said. “It speaks well for the racing that we have here and why so many people refer to us

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as the action track.”

Friday night brought a completely different set of story lines as Kurt Busch, a driver looking for redemption in racing, won the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Nationwide race.

Busch edged out local favorite Denny Hamlin by .062 seconds at the finish line- the closest margin of victory in a Nationwide race in the history of RIR. “That finish Friday night, that was played everywhere,”

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opportunity for him.”

Sepp could barely contain his excitement Friday afternoon. His father said he had been struggling with that all week.

“It has been about impossible,” Shirey said. “Half of his posse, as we call them, they’ve all been texting him today and calling. He plays football over in Blue Star, and a lot of his buddies know he’s down here this weekend, so they’ve been calling him today, so

Bickmeier said.

To add to the storyline, Kurt was behind the wheel of a car owned by Kyle Busch, giving Kurt’s younger brother his first victory as the owner.

On the RIR video tower, fans got to see a different side of Kyle, who has the most wins as a driver in Nationwide history.

Now as an owner, he physically expressed his frustration watching Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Hamlin pull even with his brother in the final lap. yeah, it’s been tough.”

More critical matters may have been affected.

“He had a big science project this afternoon,” Hunter said. “I just hope he got through that okay.”

Since Sepp likes science, he probably did.

Annett finished eighth in the Virginia 529 College Savings 250 Friday night.

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Nationwide driver Michael Annett, left, shared his prerace time on pit road with Mechanicsville’s Joseph “Sepp” Shirey and his father Hunter.

“I’m standing there on the pit wall I’ve got no control over what’s going on,” Kyle said. “All I could do was watch. I almost came on the radio and said something but I was no, no, no, that’s dumb.”

The post race celebration was a true family moment for the Busches. Kurt’s victory was his first in a Nationwide race at RIR; the same track where Kyle recorded his first win in the series. “It’s great to get to victory lane as a family,” Kurt said.

The historic marks continued to fall on Saturday in the Capital City 400 when Kyle found his way to victory lane as a driver. It was Kyle’s fourth consecutive spring race win in Richmond breaking a record

that was held by ‘The King’ Richard Petty.

But in a race with no wrecks, the final 20 laps were a flip-tothat-channel, can’t miss for anyone watching on television. The NASCAR nation was on its feet watching as Dale Earnhardt Jr. closed in for the best chance to end his 138 race winless streak and find victory at RIR for the first time in six years. More dramatically, Junior was closing in on Busch, the driver who kept him from victory lane in 2008 when the two collided on the back stretch.

Proof that you don’t need wreck so deliver and RIR certainly provided some of the best NASCAR racing of the season so far.

Bottom of the 9th for Walton & Musser Local duo prepares for their career grand finale

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Nearly a decade ago, Mechanicsville’s Jordan Walton and Matt Musser began their life as baseball teammates at Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

This Saturday, those playing days become a thing of the past as the pair step to the plate for the final time as teammates when

RandolphMacon hosts York, Pa. in a season finale double header at 1 p.m.

“It’s going to be a very sad day but at the same time it’s close to 20 years of baseball, every summer, every fall, every spring, that’s coming down to the last Saturday in Ashland,” Walton said.

Musser agreed. “I’m going to miss coming out here and playing every day,” he said. “This is something a lot of people don’t get to get– being able to come out to college and play a college sport. Be an athlete at the same time, get a great college education.”

Both players came to R-MC out of Lee-Davis High School with similar prospects. Walton was a standout first baseman for the Confederates while Musser was the man behind the plate.

But their college careers quickly traveled divergent paths.

The duo expected to spend their first year in the dugout while ODAC All-

Walton saw limited action.

“I got some pretty quality playing time,” Musser said.

Yet, things changed for Musser over the next two seasons and he only saw action in 11

Conference players occupied their designated positions.

However, Musser soon saw valuable playing time when suspensions opened up a starting slot at catcher. He started seven times and saw action in nine games in 2009 while

games.

Walton’s sophomore season brought a reversal of fortunes As a starter he quickly blossomed into one of the East Coast’s best D-III first basemen.

Walton finished the season with a .989 fielding percentage and 262 putouts versus three errors while playing a part in 31 double-plays.

As a junior, Walton exploded at the plate. In 44 starts, he batted .452 and broke the NCAA Div. III single season doubles record with 31, surpassing the previous mark by four.

“Before the season started my dad actually said you can break the doubles record. I’d hit a lot of doubles at Lee-Davis and I knew I could do it,” Walton said. “It’s a record. You never actually think you can do it until it comes time when you’ve got that one swing away from doing it. Then you stand on second base, you kind of look around and it’s cool.”

Walton’s 87 hits also led the nation and broke the ODAC single season mark by seven.

He drove in an ODAC best 57 runs, finished 13th in the nation in batting percentage, was fourth in the nation in total bases and earned Third-Team All-American honors.

Over the summer, Walton played in The Valley Baseball League for the Waynesboro Generals. He posted the league’s sixth best batting percentage and was in the top-10 in hits to earn a slot in the VBL All-Star Game. see DUO, pg. 32 `

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Walton came into his senior season as the only Yellow Jacket ever to earn Preseason First Team All-American status.

In 38 starts this year, Walton is batting a team leading .415 with six home runs, 33 RBI and a .487 on base percentage.

Walton’s senior highlight came on April, 3 when he broke the R-MC career hits record set by Greg Meleski; a mark Walton saw Meleski set four years earlier.

“He broke it his senior year and it’s always, ‘Great for that guy, but you’ll never get it’,” Walton said. “Then to actually get it is a weird feeling.”

Yellow Jackets’ head coach Ray Hedrick feels Walton has definitely created his own niche in R-MC history. “You can argue that he’s one the best players in the program’s history- certainly in the more recent history,” Hedrick said.

“There aren’t better people, better players than Jordan Walton, not only at RandolphMacon but the entire conference and possibly the entire country,” Hedrick said.

While Walton was making his marks in the record book, Musser was leaving a permanent impression on the baseball program in a different way.

Despite seeing little playing time, Musser was a model of motivation for the entire team.

“He’s the consummate team player,” Hedrick said. “Not many guys sit around for three years and buy into whatever it takes to be part of a program regardless of their own personal glory or gratification.”

Walton clearly understood what Musser went through. “I got a feel for what he got to see these past two years where he had to be in the bullpen and he had to watch me play every day,” Walton said. “I know that’s frustrating because it was frustrating for me that freshman year seeing him play.”

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Above: Four years ago Matt Musser, left, and Jordan Walton were standouts at Lee-Davis. Now, the pair will wrap up their senior seasons at R-MC as the teams top to hitters. Above right: After waiting three years to see significant playing time, Musser suffered a broken bone in his hand two weeks ago.

Likewise, few people coudl have endured like Musser. “A lot of players haven’t,” Walton said. “A lot of players quit. In four years I’ve seen close to 20 kids walk on and off this field and just couldn’t deal with it anymore. It really is a testament to his character that he cares this much about baseball and this team that he’d stick around all four years.”

Whether it was at practice, in training or in the dugout, Musser did everything in his power to make the team better without seeing actual game time.

“Very rarely today is it about the team,” Hedrick said. “It’s about what I can do for myself.

“Matt has always been about what the team can do for him and what he can do for the team,” Hedrick said. “He’s served a very positive and vital role on

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our team, even these past three years when he hasn’t been ‘a guy’, when he hasn’t been an allconference performer and out there every single day. It speaks volumes of his character and his overall make up as well.”

For Musser, there was never a question of stepping away from the team. “I’m not one to quit,” he said. “You can push me as hard as you want, I’m not going to quit. I’m going to stick in there as long as I can. It takes a lot to break me down. I’m no one to let the team down.

“These four years, I always looked forward to– ‘My time will come. My time will come.

My time will come. My time will come’,” Musser said. “I keep telling myself don’t ever give up, just keep pushing, your time will come and when you have that time show people what

you’re made of.”

Musser did just that as a senior when he got the start in R-MC’s season opener against St. Mary’s, MD. Musser went 3-for-3 and was intentionally walked his final trip to the plate.

It was a memorable day for not only Musser but Walton.

“He gets three hits the first real start and then he gets intentionally walked and he let everybody know about it,” Walton laughed. “It’s pretty cool that the first game of the year he’s doing so well that they have to walk him. They’re scared of him.”

Musser is the team’s second leading hitter with a .342 percentage, but that came was slowed when he suffering a broken hand two weeks ago.

Yet, the injury did little to change Musser’s attitude. “Even though, like right now, I might be injured, I’m out here every day at practice with the guys and help them try to get better.”

Cleared to return to play last Saturday, Musser generated 40 percent of the Yellow Jackets’ offense, going 2-for-3 with a triple in a 2-0 ODAC tourney elimination loss to Bridgewater.

Now with their college careers coming to a close the pair think about the road ahead.

Musser has already lined up a job in finance.

On the other hand, professional baseball at some level could play into Walton’s future.

But, even though he has broken records and attained national recognition, there is a sense of satisfaction in his accomplishments and an eye towards life away from the game.

“I’ve enjoyed baseball,” Walton said. “I don’t want my memory to be that I had to go and try to prove myself again to everybody that I can keep playing baseball. I feel like I’ve done enough and I’m happy with where I’m at and I can

close this chapter on this part of my life.

“I know a lot of guys that don’t want to give up on it, it’s a passion and it is my passion and I’ve worked very hard to get where I’m at, where I’ve gone.

But at the same time I don’t want to prolong it any more than I need to.

“I’ve had a lot of people say, ‘Well, why don’t you keep playing?’” Walton said. “The opportunity, if it arises, I’ll take it, but I know when to call it quits.

I don’t want to keep trying.

I’ve given my hardest for four years here, two summers in The Valley. I played as hard as I can.

I don’t feel bad about anything I’ve done, so if I don’t play at the next level I can always feel good about myself knowing I have accomplished what I wanted to accomplish.”

On Sunday, Walton was named the 2012 ODAC Player of the Year.

Saturday will also mark the final games for R-MC seniors Brian Jordan (Goochland), Ryan Wood (Thomas Dale) and Kevin Soltis (Osbourn Park).

Congratulations Dynamo

Photo submitted by Jennifer Sarnowski

Front Row: Niki, Makenzie, Peyton C., Lauren, Alexandra.

Middle behind sign: Cristina. Back: Taylor, Brianna, Jada, Karley, Katie, Grace, Peyton S.

Dynamo Soccer participated in their first Travel Tournament as a new team at the St. Patrick’s Day Tournament in Stafford, on March 17-18 . The girls won their division against some really wonderful teams. We would like to try to reward them for such an awesome tournament.

Submitted by Jennifer Sarnowski

Thomas strikes out 8 as Championship form: C-feds downs Top-10 pair C-feds top Atlee 5-1

By John Packett Media General News Services Whenever Michael Thomas is pitching for Lee-Davis, the Confederates have a good feeling about the outcome.

“We feel like when Michael is on the mound, he gives us a chance,” Lee-Davis coach Kenny Lewis said. “We don’t have to do a whole lot. We just have to be real efficient. The confidence level, it all just flows from the mound.

“Our intensity level, our focus, is just really high when Michael is on the mound.”

That seemed to be the case Tuesday night, when Thomas went the distance for the Confederates, ranked 10th in The Times-Dispatch Top 10, in a Capital District showdown

with No. 8 Atlee.

The senior left-hander held the Raiders (9-4, 4-2) to five hits, striking out eight and walking two in hurling the Confederates (9-4, 5-1) to a 5-1 victory at Atlee that left Lee-Davis in a first-place tie with Hanover.

The Confederates backed Thomas’ effort with a four-run fourth, capped by a two-run single from ninth-place hitter Sean King.

Before Lee-Davis broke open a scoreless game, Thomas had pitched himself into and out of a third-inning, bases-loaded jam. With two outs, Thomas walked back-to-back batters to bring designated hitter Luke Bolka to the plate.

Thomas struck out Bolka, and his teammates responded

Maxey signs with UMBC

with the big fourth.

“I thought it was a gamechanger,” Thomas said. “Brought some momentum back to our side. I was just trying to throw some strikes. Make him roll over one. Trying to get an out at any base. I just needed to settle down.”

Lewis paid a visit to Thomas after he gave up the two free passes.

“He’s a great competitor,” Lewis said. “He really doesn’t let situations like that bother him. He’s emotionally very well put together. He really stays in command of his emotions. He’s got another gear that some kids don’t have.”

The Confederates batted around in the fourth, scoring the first run on a double steal that resulted in a throwing error see BASEBALL, pg. 34 `

By Arthur Utley Special Correspondent The defending Group AAA state softball champion LeeDavis Confederates are playing like a team bent on making its presence felt in the postseason once again.

The latest signs came last week when the Confederates, ranked No. 2 in The Richmond Times-Dispatch Top 10, picked off two fellow Top 10 teams on the road. They took over first place in the Capital District with a 6-0 shutout of fifth-ranked Atlee on Tuesday.

The next night, L-D ventured deep into Chesterfield County and hung a 6-3 defeat on No. 6 Matoaca, which lost to Lee-Davis in last year’s Central Region tournament final. The Warriors have dropped three games since losing standout

Congratulations wrestlers

pitcher Jessica McCabe to a season-ending foot injury that required surgery.

The Confederates know about losing a star pitcher to injury. They just didn’t have to adjust on the fly.

Even though Lee-Davis opened the season with a roster that boasted a strong nucleus of returning starters, the question was: Who would pitch?

Kelly Heinz, the 2011 state Gatorade and Richmond Times-Dispatch player of the year, wouldn’t be in the circle while she healed from surgery on her pitching (right) arm.

Coach Jackie Davis pondered several options then chose to give the ball to freshman Lauren McIntyre, who opened her high school career with a loss to No. 1 Patrick Henry.

Against Atlee, L-D’s 10th consecutive victory, McIntyre gave up five hits, struck out six

and didn’t allow a runner past second base until the seventh inning when opposing pitcher Jessica Holte opened the bottom of the inning with a single and advanced to third with one out on a single by Mattie Fitzgerald.

Lee-Davis produced the defensive gem of the night when the next batter, Blair Jones, laid down a short bunt. Catcher Haleigh Cottrell pounced on the ball and threw to first baseman Amy Wingfield to get Jones.

Holte broke for the plate on the throw, but Wingfield threw quickly to Cottrell who tagged out Holte for a game-ending double play.

“Our defense is playing outstanding, and that’s really big for us,” Davis said. “When we play like we did [tonight], it does kind of have that [state tournament] feel to it. We played flawsee LEE-DAVIS, pg. 34 `

Davis signs with George Mason

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From front left: Diane, Cam and Alan Maxey. Back: Chase Maxey, Atlee head baseball coach Barry Burton and Atlee athletic director Dave Kannewurf.

Atlee senior pitcher Cam Maxey signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his baseball career at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. UMBC is a NCAA Div. I sports program that was recently recognized by US News as the #1 up and coming university in the country.

Maxey chose UMBC over Longwood, VMI, Randolph-Macon and Hampden-Sydney.

Through last Monday, the right-handed sidearm pitcher had a 3-1 record with appearances in five games. He had given up a total of four runs, two earned and had shut out opponents in 19 of the 21 innings he had pitched.

Photo submitted by Jeff Gregory

From front left: Carson Allen, TJ Allen, J.D. Gregory and Corbin Allen. Back: Charlie Belvin.

On April 21, five Hanover students traveled to Columbus, OH. to compete in the Ohio Tournament of Champions (OTOC).

OTOC is the largest one day event in the nation with approximately 3000 entries for this year’s tournament.

Carson Allen of Oak Knoll MS went 4-2, DNP; Charlie Belvin of Atlee HS went 2-2, DNP; TJ Allen of Oak Knoll MS went 3-1 took 2nd place; J.D. Gregory of Hanover HS went 5-1 and took 2nd place; Corbin Allen of Hanover HS went 5-0 and was crowned OTOC champion.

Submitted by Jeff Gregory

Photo by Sydney Edmonds

Front from left: Glen, Melissa and Regina Davis. Back: Burkwood Coach Craig Clift, Lee-Davis Coach Matt Barker and Lee-Davis Athletic Director Della Childress.

Lee-Davis swimmer Melissa Davis signed a letter of intent to continue her competitive career and education at George Mason University in the Fall of 2012. Davis has been a four-year member of the LDHS swim team. She has competed at the State Swim meet all four years of her high school career. She was named 2012 Central Region Swimmer of the Year this past season.

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lessly. We made the adjustments we needed to make at the plate, and we were able to keep our composure.

“We’re just going to keep trying to get better every time we step on the field, and hopefully we’ll be ready when the playoffs come. Atlee has one of the best pitchers in the region, and for us to come out and make the adjustments we made to put the ball in play tells me we’re in a pretty good spot right now.”

The Confederates collected 10 hits against Holte, who had seven strikeouts. Not all were hard hits, but they fell in the right places.

Lacie Madison produced LD’s first run with an RBI double in the third. The Confederates added a second run in the sixth on an RBI single by Heinz, who was playing in her second game after being cleared to hit, something at which she is very good.

Lee-Davis scored four times in the seventh to break away.

The Confederates loaded the bases for Ryleigh Hawker, who

blooped a two-RBI single to left over a drawn in infield. A third run scored on an error, and Heinz added another RBI on a sacrifice fly.

“We came out here ready to hit,” Madison, a senior, said.

“They’re district rivals so we were ready for it. It was a big game for us.”

McIntyre referred to her opening-night encounter with Patrick Henry as “nerve wracking.” She said Atlee was nervewracking too since both teams were undefeated in the district, but she also noted a difference: “This one I felt a little more confident.”

Davis likes McIntyre’s prog-

ress.

“She is doing a nice job keeping her composure on the mound and not letting things get to her,” Davis said. “Having Haleigh behind the plate is a big asset because she calls such a good game.”

McIntyre gave up a home run to Matoaca catcher Berkeley Driskill, but the Confederates pounded out 11 hits against the Warriors.

Meanwhile, Atlee is in position to bounce back from its second loss of the season. The first was to Patrick Henry.

The Raiders (9-2, 5-1) are talented with plenty of physical ability, but coach John Earley

Frank Straus/For The Local

Above left: Lee Davis freshman pitcher Laureen McIntyre (12) turned in a “Heinz-like” performance in shutting out Atlee 6-0. Above: Lee Davis’ Haleigh Cottrell, right, slides into second while Atlee’s Taylor Sutherland (2) waits the for the throw. Lee Davis won the Capital District rivalry game over Atlee 6-0.

says the Raiders need to work on the mental game.

“We have been undisciplined at the plate the last three games and have not made great choices with pitch selection,” said Earley, who watched the Raiders consistently swing

at first pitches by McIntyre.

“Along with that, we need to start focusing on individual and team responsibilities and ownership.

“The girls were realistic about their performance Tuesday night. They know they

will have to play smart with more intensity and desire every game if they want to extend their season.”

Lee-Davis............ 001 001 4 – 6 9 0 Atlee..................... 000 000 0 – 0 5 2 McIntyre and Cottrell; Holte and Hall.

BASEBALL Continued from pg. 33 b

Frank Straus/For The Local

At left: Lee-Davis senior Michael Thomas limited the Raiders to five hits, stuck out eight and walked two in the Confederates’ 51 victory at Atlee on Tuesday night. Above: Atlee’s Mike Harmon (3) prepares to fire to first in the 5-1 loss to Lee-Davis. With the win the Confederates maintained position in a tie with Hanover atop the Capital District standings. Atlee dropped to a half game back.

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by Atlee catcher Mitch Keeler.

An RBI double by Jacob Perks made it 2-0 before King lined a single over the second baseman’s head with the bases full.

“First pitch, I was thinking fastball and he (threw) it there,” said King, who scored the final run in the seventh. “Had to do something for the team. We had to get on the board somehow and take the lead.”

Chad Woodell had two hits for Lee-Davis, while Chop Pulisic led the Raiders with two hits and two stolen bases.

Lee-Davis........... 000 400 1 — 5 6 1 Atlee................... 000 010 0 — 1 5 1 Thomas and Hockensmith. Maxey, Bolka (5) and Keeler. L — Maxey.

Records: Lee-Davis 9-4, 5-1 Capital; Atlee 9-4, 4-2

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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

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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

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am.

Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech.

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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

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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.

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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.

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44

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7:30

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Law & Order Ego ’

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301

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9:30

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10:30

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MAY 5, 2012 11:30 12 AM

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››‡ “Stomp the Yard” (2007, Drama) Å

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WGN News at Nine (N)

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Sons of Guns ’ Å

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(NICK)

iCarly ’

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››› “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993, Comedy) Robin Williams, Sally Field.

60

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56

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Game of Thrones Å

›› “The Change-Up” (2011) Ryan Reynolds.

10 PM

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10:30

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Girl’s Guide

MAY 6, 2012 11:30 12 AM

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Baseball Tonight (N)

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“Carjacked” (2011) Maria Bello. Premiere. Å

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from 8:30-1 p.m. Crafts, baked goods and other items will be up for sale.

TNT: Trucks-n-Trains at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Start your engines at this fun Storytime just for wheel-loving fans.

Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library.

For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Mechanicsville Branch Library at 10 a.m. Are you a new or seasoned angler? Learn new trends, tips, tricks, and techniques for freshwater fishing from a Bass Pro Shops specialist. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

All Souls Episcopal Church will present its first petfriendly “Howl-E-Luia” Holy Euchurist service to be held outdoors at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Road, at 5 p.m. Bring your pet and enjoy Freshwater Fishing: Tips, this opportunity to enliven Tricks, and Trends at the our worship together! Email MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

5 PM

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vicarallsouls@gmail.com, or visit their web site www.allsoulsva.org or call 559-9303 for more information.

Sunday, May 6 C entral Virginia Masterwork Chorale presents “Songs of Life ~ Songs of Love” at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 520 N. Boulevard, Richmond. Advance tickets are $10 for adults (or $15 at the door), $5 for students. They may be purchased at Cross Brothers’ Grocery in Ashland, or by calling 1-800-838-3006, or online at www.cvamc.org.

King William meet at Pole Green Park by the 18627 concession stand. Call 647- Road, directly across from Acquinton Elementary School.

6557 with any questions.

Membership is free, and new members are welcome!

Tuesday, May 8 The Mechanicsville AARP For information, go to www.

Chapter 5407 is meeting from kwdems.org or call 450-0346.

10-12 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church, 6395 Mechanicsville Wednesday, May 9 Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. Stress and Relaxation 23111. The public is invited to Techniques at the Atlee attend. For more information Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Dr please call Mrs. Katie Briggs at Anna Bender, DC, will teach 779-0501. you techniques to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

The King William Refreshments provided by the Democratic Committee will Friends of the Atlee Library. hold its monthly meeting at For more information call 6:30 p.m. at the Pamunkey 559-0654 or visit the library at Baptist Association Center, 9161 Atlee Road.

Church of Christ is hosting a series of meetings with Neil Richey, who will be preaching on the theme “Knowing Jesus,” May 6-9. Meeting times will be: Sunday, 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 6 p.m,; Monday Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Group meets at 6856 Cold Harbor Road. 804-746-8224. All are welcome.

Monday, May 7

Travel Soccer tryouts for the Mechanicsville United Sabers begin at 6 p.m. Visit www.mechanicsvilleunitedsoccer.com for more details and to register to tryout. On The Cold Harbor Road the designated tryout date,

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CLASSIFIEDS WATERFRONT

Homes for Sale HANOVER CO.: AREA 44 2103 Retreat Drive, Mech.

Renovated and Move In Ready! This 5 bedroom , 4.5 bath home has been tastefully decorated & accessorized with all the right finishing touches.

Hardwood Floors on first level, Ceramic Tile in Bathrooms, Neutral Paint and Carpet. Granite Countertops with Cherry Cabinets set off the Kitchen. Lots of Storage, Oversized Garage and completely fenced in yard. Bring your Horses - 4 Paddocks, Horse run-in w/food storage & riding ring. Hunting Permitt ed. $599,950 Call Catena Armstrong, SkyeBruce Properties 804-839-3822

MISCELLANEOUS REAL ESTATE & SERVICES ROOMS FOR RENT Opening for an adult person needing minimal supervision. Room with meals included. Mechanicsville Area. 24 hour on-site supervision. $400/week.

Call 789-1569

Commercial Real Estate for Rent ∫ OFFICE & DESK SPACE Mechanicsville - Jackson Avenue, ranch style building. Have your Office here & live here, or use entire space only as an Office. Large Reception / Sales area, 2 additional offices or living area, large kitchen, 1.5 ba, & Utility room. Heat Pump & C/A, County Water & Sewer. Owner/ Agent 337-1370.

OTHER PROPERTIES WAREHOUSE SPACE - WHY PAY FOR ALL THAT SPACE? We have space to spare. Small business has more space than we need. Bathroom, Large Roll up Door. Located on Elm Dr. in Mechanicsville. $750.00 per month. Call (804)730-7188 for details.

Homes for Sale HOME SITES, LOTS, LAND

EIGHT ACRE WOODED LOT in Black Creek area, McClellan Road PRICE REDUCED TO SELL!!!!

Call Bob Sydnor 804-938-3606

Well maintained river cottage for sale with a community boat ramp and beach. Grandview area at mouth of Pisscataway and Rappahannock River near Tappahannock Virginia. Vinyl siding, thermal windows and hvac compliment this 4 Bedroom,3 full Bath,2 car drive thru garage house with a 16 x 20 detached Garage. Rooms include Great room open to Kitchen with dining area, Recreational room adjacent to laundry and 3rd bathroom downstairs.

Property is meticulously landscaped with brick pavers and river rock borders. Some funiture and appliances may convey. $209,000 Call James @ 804-397-9069 or dynazxi@yahoo.com

Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 301 Area - Available May 1st. 2-bedroom, 1-bath, Large Living Room , eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer hookup, & large yard. $800/per month plus $800/deposit. Call 746-1281.

King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location.

From $715/mo. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com LakeRidge Square Apartments , Voted Hanover’s Best for 2010!

"Superior" Resident Satisfaction Award! Your "Home" , Our " Pleasure" Spacious 2BR/2BA Apartment Homes. Washer/Dryer /Alarm and all Appliances included. Prices from $850! www.lakeridgesquare.com 866-610-1221 804-550-3566 Fax 2 miles from VCC Mall and all conveniences!

(804) 746-1235 ext. 3

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

FAX: (804) 379-6215 or classifieds@midlothianexchange.com VACATION, WATERFRONT & RESORT Seaside home for rent in OBX Sleeps up to 16 with 2 KB, 1 Qu, 3 Tw & Pyramid. Sunday check-in/check-out.

Pet friendly. All amenities, incl. pool.

MP 14.5. Several weeks available.

Call (804) 798-3915 for pricing.

Affordable Professional Cleaning.

Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time. Bonded & Insured. Member BBB. Call Laurie, 305-4068.

Business & Service Directory AC & HEATING Don’t Pay High Heating Bills!

Eliminate them with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call today 804-966-5411

ADULT CARE Companion/Aid will care for and assist your elderly loved one in your home - Available part time, days. 35 years experience & references available.

Call 804-908-3738.

Pardon the Mess Cleaning Service Home & Office with a Personal Touch.

Insured. Call 363-1410 T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded.

Ins. Call 746-8805

HAIR STYLIST experienced with All Hair Types Clipper/Razor Cuts, Color, Highlighting, Balayage, Perms, Styling, and Waxing. Affordable Prices.

Please call Ashlee Mitchell at 385-3617.

CHILD CARE

û FREE TOWING û No Title Needed. $400/up CASH PAID for all Junk Cars/Trucks. 804-247-8640.

A complete educational program with the warmth of a home environment is avail. for your child.

Ages 2 1/2 - 5, preschool readiness program, music, art & enrichment experiences. Exc. preparation for kindergarten. Sept. Openings M-F, 7:305:30pm. Delightful Day Preschool & Family Daycare Home. I-295/Rt. 301. Call 262-7768 Child Care for All Ages. Infants welcome.

Mechanicsville Elementary School district.

Lots of Experience. Great Rates!

Call 723-5236 or 445-4808

Windmill Way, 2-bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher in the island, balcony or patio.

From $765 to $825. www.windmill-way.com Open 7-Days a week by Appointment Call 804-340-2828

Full Time Child Care Available. Preschool curriculum. Lots of summer fun coming soon.

20 years experience. Reasonable rates.

Lots of References. Call 441-5856

Email us at news@mechlocal.com or sports@mechlocal.com

House Cleaning - Now that Spring is here, do you want to come home from work to a nice, clean smelling house? Wkly, Bi-Wkly & Monthly. Affordable Rates. Cleaning Supplies Furnished. References Available. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Call Sherri Brockwell with your cleaning needs, 804-517-2230

In-Home Personal Care PCA/CNA Licensed Bonded & insured.

Let us help keep you in your home. Free RN Assessment. First 4-hours Free with new contract.

Will work with your budget. Medicaid Accepted.

804-789-1569

FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333.

Mechanicsville- 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick rancher with garage.

3 wooded acres. Updated!

Hardwood/Tile flooring, new baths, paint & fixtures. No Smoking/Pets. $1200/mo. Call 513-2402

AN EYE FOR DETAIL Experienced. Excellent References.

Great Rates! Spring Specials!

Free Estimates. Call 262-2603

HAIR & BARBER

Mechanicsville Now Leasing 2-bdrm/1-ba. spacious apts. Starting at $700/mo. incl. water, sewer & trash. Available immediately.

Additional discount for seniors.

Call 746-5525 for details

HOUSES UNFURNISHED

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING

Loving Mother of two has child care openings for infant - afterschool. Full Time and Part Time.

Pole Green bus line. Tax deductable.

Call Janet, 728-8469

HAULING

Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted Pay $350 up to $1,000. No title needed - free towing. 804-677-0156

PHOTOGRAPHY Aerial Photography of your home, business, property or listing.

Beautiful high-resolution digital images with many options available for pricing, framing, etc. Call me today to see how affordable aerial photos can be and what an incredible impact they can have. Great gifts for closings, birthdays, etc. Call today or check us out at www.accuflight.com (804)730-7262 dminor@accuflight.com

TAX PREPARATION Unemployed Pare nts Receive Income Tax Return $1500 for one child, $3,000 for two and $4,000 for three Call Now 1-800-583-8840 www.x-presstaxes.com

MOM with 20 years experience has 2 full time openings for ages two and up. MES. Near Memorial Regional. EMT trained. Call 615-1342.

TREE SERVICE

Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

ACT NOW & SAVE! Stump removal special. Lic/ins.

Free est. Reasonable prices, 804-338-7763.

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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE

YARD & ESTATE SALES Yard Sale - May 5th. 8am -2pm.

5035 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Final Liquidation Sale of Black Creek Country Store.

Announcements YARD & ESTATE SALES BIG Indoor Yard Sale - Sat., May 5th, 8am-1pm at New Bridge Baptist Church, 5701 Elko Road, Sandston. Exercise Bike, Piano, Books plus Many, Many other items for sale!

Yard Sale - Saturday, May 5th, 8am-12noon. 7239 Mechanicsville Turnpike across from Patient First.

Exercise Equipment, TVs, Clothes, Housewares, & MUCH MORE!

COMMUNITY YARD SALE - 3-Separate communities in one. Saturday, May 5th, 8 am - 1 pm.

Something for everyone! Look for balloons!

Bell Creek Communities. From Bell Creek, cross over Verdi Lane and you are in our community.

SEE YOU THERE! Community Yard Sale - Fox Head Sub. (New Ashcake & Sliding Hill Rd). Sat. May 5th, 8 am-1 pm. Rain Date Sat. May 12th.

DOWN SIZING INSIDE MOVING SALE - Saturday.

May 5th, 8am-3pm, 7249 Crossing Oaks Trail, Mech. 23111. Furniture, Household Items, Tools, Toys, Appliances & Much More!

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Sat., May 5th, 8 - 12:30.

Windsor Drive to 7511 Gold Coast Lane.

Tools, collectibles, clothes, household.

A little bit of everything.

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-340-0143.

Education & Instruction ARTS & MUSIC Dream of Playing the Piano? Here is your chance!

I can teach you in my home or yours. Now accepting students, children 7 years through adults.

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Huge Indoor /Outdoor - Church Yard Sale Sat., May 5th- 1pm.

Hanover Friends Church on Route 360 across from Lowe’s.

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Rain Date May 12th. Lots of baby items!

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BOAT & RV STORAGE/UNDERCOVER/ $80/MO. Boat Ramps, Year Round Restrooms, Picnic Pavilion; Olverson’s Marina, Callao, Lottsburg 800-529-5071. Fred’s cell #804-456-0251 Visitors always welcome. www.olversonsmarina.com

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Work Closer to Home Need CNAs, NAs, PCAs for Mechanicsville and Ashland Medicaid Personal Care & Private Duty cases availale Weekday & Weekend Opportunities Contact Jeannie Miller 804-674-7130 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT 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.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Drivers-CDL-A Ashley Distribution Services drivers average over $65,000 per year-paid day pay and drop pay.

Weekly home time, great benefits and the security of driving for the #1 home furnishings company in the world make this very attractive. We deliver to retail furniture stores in VA, MD, W.VA, & PA. 1 year recent OTR experience, good work history & clean MVR/PSP reports & required. Call 1800-8372241 for more information and an application!

Northside Baptist Church is seeking part-time Director of Music Ministries (15 to 20 hrs. wkly.) to develop and promote a vibrant music ministry for children through adults at Northside Baptist Church, 7600 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Send resume, references, and salary requirements to dboone7600@comcast.net. www.NorthsideVA.org

Part Time person needed one or two days per week for transportation of errands. Must be comfortable driving employer’s vehicle. Ideal for college student or retiree. $10. per hour. For an interview, call Mimi at 746-3523.

Clean Homes - Part Time, Full Days.

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Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Plaza Tapatia 7610 Left Flank Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

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

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamberlayne Road

Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

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Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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

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Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy. Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54 McLeans Restaurant 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy.

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.

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Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road

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ELECTRICAL Affordable Electric Residential/Commercial ∂ Licensed/Insured Free Estimates. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com

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Grass cutting & other lawn services (Power Spray Iron, Weed Killer, & Fertilizer on Lawn) . Lic. & Ins. Local resident 40+ years. Free estimate, 833-4539.

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Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

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Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

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No Job too small! Licensed/Insured.

Call for all your handyman needs, Larry 402-6548.

Bush Hogging - small or large acreage Driveways Graded, & General Tractor Work. Call 338-1664.

GARAGES/GARAGE DOORS

Mechanicsville Garage Door Sales & Service. Licensed & Insured.

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Parmelee Construction & Trim Int/Ext Doors, Windows, Interior Molding/Trim Decks, Custom Carpentry. Call 678-9606

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Locklear Construction - Renovations, Additions, All Types of Repairs everything from replacing windows, doors, siding to rot repair. No job too small or too large. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 730-0589 / 382-7570 New Homes, Additions, Florida Rooms, Garages, Decks, Interior Trim, Masonry, Pole Barns, Railings & More. Licensed/Insured. Call Murphy & Toland Inc. for your free estimate, 804-912-5222.

Russo Renovations, LLC We do anything from Simple Home Repairs to Complete Room Renovations. Quality, Honesty and Integrity. Licensed and Insured. Call 804-WERNOV8

Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp.

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GUTTERS

Anderson Electric - Lic/Ins. Whole House Surge Protection, Panel Changes, Generator Interlocks, & More www.andersonelectric.co Call 439-2171 CRH Electric - Licensed Master Electrician Affordable rates. Service change, additions, receptical replacement, all trouble shooting. crhelectric@comcast.net or call 439-3470

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

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R.C.’s Disposal Hauling, recycling of metal/cardboard, small demo; licensed and insured 804-572-8690

HEATING/AC

FENCING

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Flooring Installation - Hardwood, Laminate, Refinishing. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

Call William, 804-640-1153 or email: tropicalfloors777@yahoo.com

GENERAL REPAIRS

-SEASON SPECIAL- Load of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $225.

Top Soil $175/ per load. Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 400-9957

Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices!

Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

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HOUSEWASHING Affordable Powerwash Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville for over 15 years BL&G Powerwashing Lic / Ins. Houses, Decks, Fences etc. Deck Sealing & Staining avail. Free Est, Donald Cassity 317-9156, 779-0349. www.BLGPowerwashing.com Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393

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I like to see all my Customers Happy!

Of course quotes are free! (804) 482-0060

Mark W Johnson Powerwashing Cleaning of all surfaces: houses, decks, driveways /sealing, etc.

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Locally Owned & operated for 10 Years! Lic/Ins. Autos, Houses, Decks & Much More! Comm/Res. 804-539-9682. www.mpadrichmond.com Perdue’s Power Washing Est. 1995 Res/Comm.

House, decks, sealing, gutter cleaning, fences, cement, roofs. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates Senior Discount! Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668

LAWN CARE NORMAN’S TREE & LAWN CARE SERVICE. GRASS CONTRACTS, SEEDING, AERATION, MULCHING, LEAF REMOVAL, TRACTOR WORK & MORE. FREE EST. LICENSED & INSURED. CALL 769-7197 1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs.

Mulching, Leaf Removal & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. Call 229-2694 A-Plus Lawn Care - Friendly & Professional.

Grass Cutting-most yards $45. Other services offered. Mechanicsville & Richmond Resident 40+ yrs. Lic. & Ins. Call for a free estimate, 833-4539

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YATES’ BROTHERS LAWN SERVICE & POWERWASHING 822-0858 Need your lawn mowed, your flower beds mulched, shrubs trimmed? Call Leatherheads Lawn Care for a free quote. Owned & operated by a professional firefighter offering honest, trustworthy, services. We are dedicated to your happiness. Call Chris (804)221-3485 leatherheadslawncare@gmail.com Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Yard Clean Up Mowing, Pruning, Trimming 779-7046

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

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential.

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

It Fitz Plumbing 30 Years Experience ∂ Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979 Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business.

New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. Call for free estimate, 804-746-5030.

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Davidson Roofing Co. Residential roofing & repair specialist. Lic/ Ins. GAF authorized installer. Free Est. George Davidson 804-672-0540 / 804-263-5121.

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No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

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1 Call For All Your Tree Needs L & J Tree Service, LLC. Stump Removal, 24 hr. Emergency Service Free Est. Fully Ins. Call 229-2694 ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580 A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial & Residential Tree Removal Grapple truck and skid steers available for loading and removing large trees and debris. Stump removal and grinding as well as tree trimming services available. Licensed and Insured. Call 804-746-2605 Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663 Howard Tree Service Trimming & Take Downs.

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English Walnut

Coming Soon!

3000+ sqft 5br, 3.5 bath home on 10 private acres in Hanover County. Less than 10 minutes to Short Pump. The back 6.5 acres are fenced. Exterior features an in ground fiberglass salt water pool, a large hot tub and a huge rear deck. Interior features include resurfaced hardwood flooring through out first floor, fresh paint, 42” oak cabinetry, 9’ ceilings and 5 large bedrooms. Master retreat has a gorgeous master bath as well as his and hers walk-in closets. 3rd floor is finished and would be great for a media room or 5th bedroom. This one will not last.

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

Rural Crosse

Transitional home w/crown molding throughout & a grand loft! Custom kitchen w/granite counter tops & 9ft ceilings w/lake view! Full finished, walkout basement, crown molding. The 1st floor has a grand entrance foyer w/double entry doors! The 2nd floor has 4 bedrms & 3 full ba which includes the master suite w/a deluxe upgraded master ba, tray ceilings, fitness room or home office w/French doors! The 3rd floor has a lg bedrm w/its own private ba. 3 car garage, a paved driveway. All of the appliances convey except freezer. Buyer warranty provided! 769,500.

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

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

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

Rancher On 5 Acres

Beautiful 3 bedrm, 2 full ba, 1325 sq ft rancher that sits on 5.4 acres.

Maintenance-free vinyl siding, large rear deck, a deep well, attached storage shed, and lots of nature!! The interior is pristine w/a nice and bright family room w/vaulted ceiling. The eat-in kitchen has custom 42’ cabinets with crown molding, dishwasher, and lots of counter space. The master bedroom is huge w/a large walk-in closet, ceiling fan, & master bath w/double vanity. $159,950.

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

MODEL HOME on 5 ACRES

Custom model home boasts 2700 sq ft,, 4 bedrms, 2.5 Ba, side entry 2 car garage, & sits on 5 private acres. Home is loaded w/ upgrades. Lg family room w/hed flooring, brick fireplace, recessed lighting. Custom gourmet kitchen has 42’ cherry cabinets, granite countertops, custom island w/downdraft range & wine rack, wall oven, bright morning rm. Master retreat has his & hers closets, sitting area, tray ceiling, & master bath w/ jetted tub, ceramic shower, and double vanity. Included artisan well, rear deck, & maintenance free exterior. $294,950.

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Ewell-Battlefield Farms

Stately custom built home in Mechanicsville. Features a lovely fenced-in rear yard with a two-car garage and a one-car detached garage. Features four bedrooms, hardwood floors, a large eat-in kitchen and family room plus a brick fireplace. Sellers are providing a one-year ERA buyers warranty, $204,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more details

Custom Built – PRIVATE LOT Crown Colony

Looking for a unique home, unlike all the others in the area? Well, you’ve found it! This home offers great architectural features, with the latest in updates. Super layout, with large living spaces and bedrooms. A nature lover’s delight all! Watch the wildlife from your 21x21deck. Six person hot tub! FIRST FL Luxury Master Suite. 4-5 Bdrms. Renovated Kitchen/Baths.

Over 3200 Sq Ft. $399,500.

Call Laurel Bartlett for more information.

804-363-6661

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

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

Beautiful Hanover Mansion

This mansion in Hanover County has 5,936 heated sq. ft. & another 3,704 sq. ft. of space. It has 8 bedrooms; one is used for an office. Huge master bedrm on the 1st flr w/marble fireplace & his/her full bathrms. The all glass Fl. Rm off the den overlooks 3.8 Acres in a private cul-de-sac. Unbelievable entrance foyer. The house is immaculate and extremely well-maintained.

There is a sprinkler system; the yard has been professionally maintained in perfect condition. There is a side entrance 2 car garage and another garage in the basement. There is even a wine cellar & workshops. $690,000.

Black Creek Estates

All brick Rancher on 5 acres with paved drive way! Features 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Baths, finished basement, over sized 2 car garage, updated kitchen with granite counter tops. Lovely family room with brick fireplace; the windows were recently replaced. All appliances will convey. The Sellers are providing a one year ERA buyer’s warranty. $277,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

Call Fran McCauley at 804-337-6218 or 804-740-0020 for more information.

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Gould Hill Road – Hanover High g bedroom, 3 baths. Dining room, great room with wood stove. Updated Kitchen with custom cabinetry, wine rack, granite countertops and new appliances. Oversized two car attached garage. Detached boat garage.

Man 16x16 heated/ac man cave – exterior building. 2 zoned heating and air conditioning. New Roof, Vinyl Siding. Full wrap around porch. Great layout! Must see to appreciate all features! $394,000.

Call Laurel Bartlett at 804-363-6661 for more information A Y ER ANT RR WA

Windy Hill Estates

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

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$319,950 in Woody’s Hundred Subdivision!

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Custom 2400 sq. ft., 4 BR, 2.5 BA home on private 2 acre cul-de-sac.

Exterior has brick front, 2-car garage w/aggregate drive, lg rear deck, patio, fire pit, & it’s wired by VA power for a generator. Interior offers open floor plan. Family rm has cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace, built-ins.

Davis Place Kitchen offers hwd flooring, breakfast bar, lots of 42’ cabinets, morning To BE Built - Custom four bedroom 2 story home with an attached rm. 1st floor master lg. w/walk-in closet, a MBA w/jetted tub, double garage. Quality built home by Bronner Construction. You have vanity, & stand up shower, w/separate entrance to rear deck. Formal dining an opportunity to pick out your own colors! This home features 4 rm offers hwd floors, tray ceiling w/picture frame & chair rail molding. bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, eat in kitchen and a great room! $229,950.

Call Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899 or

Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025

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Farrington-Ashland

Private 11.4 acres in Hanover County! Features a 7 stall barn which includes utilities, phone, water and a tack room, with fenced pasture.

Perfect for horses or Alpacas. This home features a first floor in-law suite with a living room, private bath and separate entrance! Lovely hard wood floors down stairs with a formal dining room. 5 total bedrooms and 3.5 baths! This home has 9ft cathedral ceilings, two fire places one wood burning and one gas logs, a 3 Zone Heat Pump unit and 2 Electric Hot Water Heaters. This home originally had a two 2 car garage that was converted into a room which could be converted back into a full 2 car garage. Great location in Hanover County! $479,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

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Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

Sandy Valley

Maintenance free rancher on 2.12 acres! Lovely landscaped yard with a rear fenced-in yard and attached 2 car garage. This home has been recently updated with new appliances, new heat pump, new hot water heater and counter top. Large eat in kitchen with custom cabinets! Sellers are leaving the refrigerator and are providing a one year ERA buyer’s warranty!

Located minutes from Interstate 295 makes it convenient also with the private feel of being in the country! $279,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

Castlewood

Call Woody Hogg @ 804-427-5100.

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Hartford Oaks

Beautiful spacious two story home with lake view access on an acre lot in Hartford Oaks! This home features a gas fireplace, oversized ‘heated’ rear entry garage, new ceramic tile floors and counter in all bath room, stainless steel appliances, new granite kitchen counter tops, new carpet, gazebo and much more. This home also has five bedrooms and 2 1/2 bath.

Enjoy fishing and boating in the 12 acre community lake. Paved driveway serves as a great basketball court! Seller is providing a one year buyers warranty. All this located in the Hanover High School District! $349,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969.

$98,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969.

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Wyattwood Road

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

Call Woody Hogg @ 804-427-5100

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Colonial on over 1/3 acres features 1,840 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths. Updated kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and 42” cabinets. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor with wood burning fireplace. Large Master suite offers walk-in closet with private master bath. Spacious backyard with fruit trees and large deck. $214,900.

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Berkeley Forest

All brick Rancher featuring 2 car attached garage and 1 car detached garage, which could also be used as a large storage shed. This home is located on a quiet cul de sac lot. Also features deck, irrigated yard and the home is well landscaped! Transitional floor plan with a vaulted ceiling in the great room. Updated kitchen plus a breakfast nook. Security system.

Sellers are leaving all appliances! The Sun/Florida room has great natural light. Sellers are providing a one year ERA Buyers warranty. $329,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

McGhee’s Outlook Mechanicsville land for sale in McGhee Outlook neighborhood.

Hill View Spacious rancher! Large yard located conveniently in Mechanicsville.

Features a large open family room plus a Florida room! 3 full baths. Seller is leaving all appliances plus a freezer. One year ERA Warranty. $239,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969

May 2, 2012

Parkwood Estates Like New 1325 SF 3 BR 2 Full Bath Rancher with a 1.5 Car Garage Built in 2006. Nice upgrades throughout including Hardwood Floors, Tile Bathrooms, Sun Room, Dining Area, Large Master, Mud Room, Rear Deck, Front Porch, Paved Drive, and much more.

$157,950.

Call John Thiel for details at 467-9022

Lereve Manor Fantastic 4 BR 3 Full Bath 1992 SF Split Foyer updated throughout.

Kitchen with Bamboo floors, new counters, and stainless appliances, renovated bathrooms, double living areas, Rear Deck, Shed, and a One Year Home Warranty! $199,950.

Call John Thiel for details at 467-9022

Mechanicsville…

This is a must see in Mechanicsville. Very well maintained inside and out brick rancher with paved driveway. Newly remodeled kitchen with a gas fireplace a huge family room in basement with gas fireplace. Also large bonus room /game room and a 16x12 laundry room, 9x12 work shop in basement with a half bath off utility room. And the home comes with a one year (AHS) warranty. Seller will pay $5,000 in closing cost. $215,000.

Call Garry Smith for details at 804-909-9626