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Vol. 28, No. 4 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | May 25, 2011

STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN

Smith and Wallingford to Breakfast pays tribute lead Patrick Henry grads to fallen police officers By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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na Kathryn Smith leads the 2011 class of Patrick Henry High School as valedictorian with a grade point average of 4.7000. Salutatorian is Samuel “Sam” Ray Wallingford, with a GPA of 4.64. The daughter of Kent R. and Sarah Miles Smith of Rockville, Ana is one of only 25 students in her class

ANA SMITH

course of study that Hanover County Public Schools offers IF YOU GO . . . its high school students. 8:30 a.m. Charles Sicola, a counJune 18 selor in Patrick Henry’s Siegel Center Guidance Department, said, VCU campus “We are proud and honored 1200 W. Broad St. to have Ana Smith as one of Richmond our students.” He said, “Her focused enrolled as an International determination to complete Baccalaureate Diploma the IB Diploma requirements Program Candidate. sets her apart from other The IB Diploma Program students of equal academic is the most demanding prowess.”

SAM WALLINGFORD

“Her respectful attitude and positive spirit makes her a sure bet to achieve success in the most demanding envi-

Since Jan. 1, 2010, 222 law enforcement officers have lost their lives in the line of duty in the United States. Last year, six of those were serving jurisdictions in Virginia. Last Wednesday, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office hosted its 21st Annual Memorial Breakfast at VFW Post 9808 in Mechanicsville. The tribute was held in conjunction with National Police Week, which was observed May 15-21. This marked the first break-

fast for Col. David R. Hines, Hanover County sheriff, to serve as host. For the period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2010, 158 officers lost their lives in the line of duty. From

Jan. 1 to May 1 of this year, 64 officers have died while persee TRIBUTE, pg. 15 ` Melody Kinser/The Local

Col. V. Stuart Cook, left, and Col. David R. Hines.

Tomato Contest categories defined ronment,” Sicola added. She serves as president of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society and treasee PATRICK, pg. 4 `

Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in The 2011 Hanover Tomato Contest promises Mechanicsville. The Tomato Contest, to be bigger and better with updated categories which is being sponand awards or local recognition for contest catsored by Marty’s Grill egory winners. and Riverbound Café, will feature the following This year’s Tomato Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, at Pole see CONTEST, pg. 4 `

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

Two Days Only! Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 Everyone else receives 25% OFF all Fireworks!

To All Veterans and Service Men

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