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PATRICK HENRY 12 p.m. June 16 VCU Siegel Center

Pearson, Kavanagh lead PHHS ’12 class

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

aura Pearson leads the 2012 Class of Patrick Henry High School as valedictorian with a grade point average of 4.73. Salutatorian is Kaitlin Kavanagh, who has a 4.67 GPA. The daughter of James and Peri Pearson of Montpelier, Laura serves as secretary of the National Honor Society, vice president of the Latin Club and captain of the soccer and volleyball teams. She also is a member of the Beta Club and Student Organization for Developing Attitudes (SODA). Laura is a concert master with the Patrick Henry orchestra and an educa-

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Laura Pearson, left, and Kristin Kavanagh, with grade point averages of 4.71 and 4.67, have been named valedictorian and salutatorian at Patrick Henry High School for the Class of 2012.

tion officer/tutor with the NJROTC. She has been concert master with the All-County

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Col. David R. Hines, left, sheriff of Hanover County, receives an award from John Walsh, host of “America’s Most Wanted,” for his department’s efforts in locating a missing 8-year-old autistic boy last fall. The award was presented on May 23 by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

HCSO honored for rescue eﬀorts By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, under the leadership of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, was honored last Wednesday by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children for their work in locat-

ing a missing child last fall. Eight-year-old Robert A. Wood Jr., who is autistic, got lost on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, at the North Anna Battlefield Park and was located on Friday, Oct. 28. He was found in what was described as “remarkably good see HCSO, pg. 4 `

Awards honor late economic director

Teacher of Year hails from Atlee High

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

Brennan Sigel, a modern global studies and International Baccalaureate (IB) psychology teacher at Atlee High School, has been named the Hanover County Public Schools 2013 Teacher of the Year. see TEACHER, pg. 8 `

Orchestra and participated in the Senior Regional Orchestra and All-State Orchestra. In the fall, she will be

attending Yale University, where she will study biology and, she said, “eventually immunology/epidemiology.” When she talks about her high school years, Laura said, “I appreciate the opportunity Patrick Henry has given me to participate in a wide variety of activities while getting a great education rom wonderful teachers. I will miss high school but am very excited to continue my adventure at Yale next year.” Looking ahead, she said,”I hope someday to work for the World Health Organization or as a world health analyst for the CIA and travel the world studying diseases and outbreaks.” Kaitlin, the daughter of Sean and Jennifer Kavanagh

BRENNAN SIGEL

Serving as Hanover County’s economic development director, the late Marc Weiss left an indelible mark on the Hanover business community. On Tuesday, May 22, RandolphMacon College, the Community College Workforce Alliance, the Greater Richmond

Partnership and the Greater Richmond Chamber’s Hanover Business Council hosted the first annual Marc Weiss Hanover Workforce Awards and Forum at the Ashland campus. The event recognizes and celebrates excellence in workforce development and featured several prominent speakers who addressed current and important issues

facing businesses in Hanover County. “Our goal for this event is to connect the companies to the workforce resources that are available in our region,” Hanover Business Council president Owen Matthews said. Hiring and retaining good employees is the key to success in local business, see AWARDS, pg. 5 `

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Hanover high schools take part in Robotics competition Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Virginia Regional FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition recently was held at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center in Richmond. Fifty-nine teams from Virginia and North Carolina participated in this year’s game called “Rebound Rumble.” Details about the game and competition can

be found at the Virginia FIRST website at www. virginiafirst.org. With the addition of the team at Lee-Davis High School this year, Hanover County Public Schools is the first and only county in the state to offer FIRST Robotics at every high school. FIRST is an international organization with the mission of transforming modern culture by celebrating science and technology and encouraging more students to pursue education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

‘Summer Survival Blood Drive’ to be held Thursday their second annual “Summer The theme of the blood Survival Blood Drive” from 8 drive is “starve a mosquito and a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, win big!” Every blood donor Lee-Davis High School May 31, in the main lobby of is automatically entered to win DECA has partnered again with the school outside the front see BLOOD, pg. 4 ` Virginia Blood Services to host office.

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May 4 X

Unknown suspect stole item from location on Madonna Rd. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Patrick Henry Rd.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect stole items from location on Codel Ct.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Washington Hwy.

Unknown suspect damaged item at location on Old Mill Rd.

Suspect provided false information to law enforcement at location on Beaver Dam Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole item at location on Washington Hwy.

Peters Church Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items from vehicles at location on Aquarius Lp.

May 5

Unknown suspect(s) stole items from location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into location and stole items on Verdon Rd.

Unknown suspect stole items from location on Theme Park Way. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspects stole items from location on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect stole items from location on Hartford Oaks Dr.

Unknown suspect stole items from location on Northlake Park Dr.

May 6

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect fraudulently obtained goods at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect broke into location and stole items on Foxal Rd.

Suspect forged checks at location on Meadowbridge Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Theme Park Way. Suspect was found in possession of controlled substance on Theme Park Way.

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Suspect obstructed justice at location on Beaver Dam Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) used victim’s information without permission on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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“Unquestionably, I’m honored and humbled to receive this award,” Hines said. “However, I want to stress that I’m not simply accepting this award on behalf of the Sheriff ’s Office. More importantly, I’m accepting this award on behalf of everyone who played an instrumental role in the suc-

cessful recovery of Robert. The response by our public agenContinued from pg. 1 b cies and our community was simply outstanding. They are as health, considering the amount deserving of this award as anyof time he had spent out in the one, and I will be forever grateelements.” ful for their tireless efforts.” Hines was honored for his The search was especially work in recovering the boy, who challenging to law enforcement is non-verbal. The sheriff spearofficers, rescue personnel and headed search efforts. volunteers because the area consisted of two miles of trails amid 80 acres of dense woods and Civil War trenches borderand environmental science. I hope to become a biodiversity ing a river. The park is surContinued from pg. 1 b researcher and conservational- rounded by property belonging to a mining company with two ist.” of Montpelier, serves as team active quarries. As for her thoughts about leader of SODA. She is a As part of the 17th Annual high school, Kaitlin said, member of the Spanish Club, Congressional Breakfast on “Though class rank and GPA National Art Honor Society, Capitol Hill, Hines joined are important, they say nothArt Club, Environment Club ing about the moments that with law enforcement officials and PH Promise. make high school valuable. in being recognized “for their She will be attending the Patrick Henry has provided me extraordinary efforts in resolvCollege of William and Mary with so many of these priceing missing child cases and in the fall, where, she said, “I less moments, but I know the protecting children from vicplan to double major in biology future holds many more.” timization.” The event is held each year to commemorate National Missing Children’s Day. It is Where your pets receive quality service hosted by the National Center in a caring environment for Missing & Exploited

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Three reasons to support Lorie Foley for School Board (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.) We live on Virginia Street in Ashland. We have two rising third graders at John Gandy and a rising kindergartener soon to be at Henry Clay. I am a teacher, including five years in public schools in Virginia, and a writer who focuses on education and on education policy in particular. I am a PTA member and will serve on the PTA Board at both Henry Clay and John Gandy for the 2012-2013 school year. My husband is an assistant professor at RandolphMacon College and serves on the board of the Ashland Youth Soccer League and on the Parks and Recreation Committee for the Town of Ashland. We both volunteer at Henry Clay and John Gandy and both greatly value public education. We are writing to support the appointment of Lorie Foley to the Ashland seat on the Hanover County School Board. We recommend Lorie for three reasons. First, we’ll reiterate what so many people said at the public hearing on May 9, 2012: Lorie has a tremendous relationship with and knowledge of our community. We have only been in Ashland for three years, but, due to her activism and presence in the community, we knew of LorieFoley’s work right away. Second of all, we agree whole-heartedly with what Lorie’s sister, Kathy Abbot, said at the hearing: Lori is a parent of children currently in Hanover County Public Schools. As fellow parents, this is important to us. Studies, including a major report by the Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL), show that parental involvement in the education of their children is a key factor in high student achievement. Lorie’s presence on the School Board and outreach to fellow parents will surely serve to motivate more parents to get involved in our schools. Finally, although not a traditional teacher, Lorie is an educator herself. Even better, she’s an arts educator. With so much emphasis on math and reading these days, the arts get short shrift. Recent studies for example, one conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) show a high correlation between arts education and student achievement. My own children are high academic achievers, but art and music are two of the reasons they go to school. One of my sons participated in the summer theater camp directed by Lorie at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center and the other participated in a series of afterschool art workshops organized by Lorie at John Gandy. They both

had wonderful experiences. We badly need more and richer arts education in our schools and we badly need a parent and an arts educator and advocate’s perspective among our public education decision makers. We urge you to appoint Lori eFoley to the Hanover County School Board. Thank you for your time and consideration and for your service. Rachel Levy and Cedar Riener Ashland

Thank you to L-DHS and HHS sports (Editor’s note: The following was sent to sports editor Charlie Leffler.) I am writing you as I would like to post a thank you to the Lee-Davis and Hanover sports and beyond community. My son Drew Shelton was the starting goalie for the Lee-Davis/Hanover game last night (Wedesday, May 16) and 8 minutes into the game he had an accident that left him leaving in an ambulance and with 15 to 20 stitches in his ear and severe concussion. When the incident occurred parents were asking about my other children (which were not even there) to see if I needed them to help. Other parents were hunting down my husband, he was at work. The trainers and other staff were tending to my son and have called to follow-up. I can’t express the support of e-mails, calls, texts, Twitter and Facebook posts from the community. Players were going to a hospital that Drew was not even at in hopes of seeing him. Other players were losing sleep over his injury. Individuals that I did not even know existed were willing to give a hand whenever and where ever needed. In today’s times this is not expressed enough in the see LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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She has been a member of the Atlee staff since 2003 and has received several awards during her tenure at the school. She was named New Teacher of the Year for Atlee during her first year and was the school’s nominee for Teacher of the Year in 2007. Sigel has been recognized as a Hanover Honored Educator for three years. In 2009, she was a finalist for the R.E.B. Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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media and I want to say thank you to my community for showing my son that the majority of our world does care. We truly have a loving community and I really want to thank people. Also, thank you for all the sports articles. It was really neat that Drew’s picture was in the paper that we received yesterday. He enjoyed seeing it today. He doesn’t even remember that game fully yet. Amanda S. Shelton Mechanicsville

Sigel has taken her leadership abilities beyond the classroom as an active volunteer with the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, a nonprofit that promotes understanding and respect on issues of diversity. The organization works with all ages throughout Virginia and has enabled Sigel to utilize her skills as an educator through training and facilitating opportunities. She said her philosophy of teaching includes several core principles: building relationships with students, families, and colleagues; creating inclusive classroom

Delegate steps up? In Ms. Kinser’s column on “Delegate steps up with wallet ready,” she seems to praise Del. John Cox for his willingness to “accept additional financial responsibility as a businessman instead of placing the burden on motorists traveling our states highways.” She also says “kudos to Cox for stepping up.” Del. Cox was going against the governor by saying it would be better to place a gas tax on all motorists in the state than place tolls on highways presuming

environments; reflecting and adapting to meet the needs of learners; and providing a variety of instructional strategies and assessments. “I see the teaching profession as an opportunity toserve my students and the community by providing a positive learning experience for all students, “Sigel said. Sigel received her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree from the University of Virginia. Information submitted by Linda M. Scarborough, Hanover County Public Schools communications specialist.

our interstates. And although I do not like tolls road and was happy when Richmond Petersburg Turnpike dropped its tolls, aybe she should consider that tolls on highways place the cost of those highways more on those that use them, and less than on the overall general public. And as Del. Cox has trucks running up and down the Interstates, he is much better off by having all the citizens of the state pay for something they do not use than letting those that use the roads foot the majority of the bill. Maybe before we start pass-

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embers of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church recently picked up their hammers and headed to the build site in Ashland of Hanover Habitat for Humanity’s 40th house. They worked alongside other volunteers to cut and hang trim and to caulk and paint on the inside. Even though rain arrived in the afternoon, no one complained. Sharon Walker, the wife of Good Shepherd’s pastor Ed Walker, was busy with a caulk gun in hand and said she sees this experience as part of the church’s outreach. “This gives members the opportunity to give their time and talents to make a difference in other people’s lives. It’s a nice way to see results of hands-on work in the community.” The 1,600-square-foot house is already under roof. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home is the first two-story structure for Hanover Habitat. Good Shepherd’s five volunteers put in a full day’s work. Once construction on the house

is finished in June, it will be the end of a long journey for a hard-working single mother and her four children. She will be able to live in a safe, stable home with her family. Several volunteers from Good Shepherd had experience in doing that kind of work. Rick Rice measured and operated the table saw to cut trim for the new living room. “I enjoy helping people in need. Working with Hanover Habitat for Humanity is good outreach for our church,” he said. Dave Bennett has been remodeling houses for years. He was busy installing cement board for the new tile floor in the laundry room. “This is part of our ministry and mission to help provide a home for a family.” Though skilled at measuring and nailing trim, it was more than his talent for building that brought Charles Maranda out on a spring morning. “I really like the openness of our church. I have two kids and everyone knows and loves them. My son is the one who asked me to volunteer today. Good Shepherd teaches our kids about the importance of volunteering to help others in need.”

There’s another woman and her children who understand the value of volunteering. Wendy Morgan has logged in many hours to help build this house. The home she is working on will be for her and her children. Once the house is ready, the Morgan family will be able to move out of a cramped overcrowded apartment. Building a house is a certainly a challenge, but Wendy said her life has been full of challenges. Margo Olsen, a longtime member of Good Shepherd, was doing her part to bring the Morgans one step closer to this life-changing reality. She carefully taped along the fresh trim in preparation for painting. “We are doing God’s work. We are providing a service for a deserving family.” How to volunteer An affordable home of their own is still a distant reality for many hard-working families in the Metro Richmond area. For these families, a home provides a sense of stability and a foundation from which to build the rest of their lives. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an interfaith nonprofit Christian

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Among Good Shepherd United Methodist Church members who volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity project were, from left, front, Margo Olsen, Sharon Walker and Rick Rice, and, back, Dave Bennett and Charles Maranda.

organization, committed in partnership with qualified families and community volunteers to create and sell homes with no-profit mortgages. It seeks to eradicate substandard housing in Hanover County by encouraging all stakeholders to make affordable housing a matter of action and conscience. More than 40 congregations in Hanover County have participated in Habitat’s mission to provide low income families with decent, afford-

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Jean Saunders Bennett, Ella Smith Holland, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jeannieâ&#x20AC;?, 73, of Chesterfield, went to be with her Lord on May 23, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Charles B. Bennett Jr.; two sons, David K. Saunders of North Carolina and Todd K. (Lisa) Saunders of Mechanicsville; and nine loving grandchildren. The family received friends Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy. (Rte. 60), Powhatan. Funeral services were held Friday, May 25, 2012 in the Graceland Baptist Church, Powhatan. Graveside services were held in the Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester. Online condolences may be expressed at Bennettbardenfh. com.

H. Flippo, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scottâ&#x20AC;?, 41, of Mechanicsville, passed away unexpectedly May 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca Flippo;

86, of Glen Allen, died on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Ashland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Ashland, Virginia. Born Monday, July 13, 1925 in Goochland, Va., she was the daughter of Herbert Smith and the late Emma Brown Smith. She was the wife of the late Harry Holland. Ella was a graduate of Goochland County High School and was employed by K-Mart Corporation. She was a member of County Line Baptist Church. Ella leaves to cherish her memory one son, Herbert L. Holland of Richmond; two daughters, Cornelia Price (George) of Richmond, and Diane Holland Reddick (James) of Glen Allen; one nephew, Arthur H. Odgers of Chesapeake; one brother-in-law, Robert Holland (Bessie) of Kents Store. She was predeceased by sons, Ronald, Lander, Bruzell, and Harry Jr.; and one sister, Mary Smith Levy. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at County Line Baptist Church see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

there. A visitation was held at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Funeral services were held in her hometown. Graveside services were held in Arlington National Cemetery, where she will be reunited with our Dad, the love of her life.

(Matthew), Michael McGee, Brian Stauffer (fiancÂ‚e, Laura), Continued from pg. 10 b Rob Stauffer, Katherine Stauffer; and one great-grandson on the Kents Store, Va. Rev. Walter H. way. Sue graduated from Honaker Jones Sr. officiated. Graveside High School and later completed services followed in the church her studies as a lab technician at cemetery. Thomasson Watson Bluefield College. She worked a Funeral Service, Inc., Louisa, variety of jobs from lab tech to is handling the arrangements. office manager and finally retired Condolences may be offered to the family at www.ddwatsonmor- Sue Fletcher McGee, 73, after 20 years of service as an administrative assistant with Mutual longtime resident of Ashland, tician.com. of America in Richmond. Sue went to be with Jesus on May was a longtime member of Winn’s 22, 2012. Sue, born and raised in Ann Hargrove Long, Baptist Church, Glen Allen, and Honaker, Va., was preceded in 88, of Aylett, widow of Lloyd her memory will be cherished death by her parents, John and M. Long, went to be with her Bessie Fletcher. She is survived by for her devotion to her family, Lord and Saviour Wednesday, church, and friends. The family her loving and devoted husband May 23, 2012. She is survived by received friends at the Nelsen of over 53 years, Guy McGee; a son, Lloyd M. Long Jr. (Ginger); Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, 412 son, Guy W. McGee (Barbara) of a daughter, Dale Long; two S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, on Poquoson, Va.; daughter, Susan grandchildren, Travis Longest and Stauffer (Mark) of Ashland; sister, Thursday, May 24, 2012. Funeral Tara L. Mason; and two greatservices were held Friday, May 25, Ruth Duff (Bob) of Daniels, grandsons, Caleb and Chandler W.Va.; grandchildren, Bob McGee 2012, at Winn’s Baptist Church, Mason. Family received friends 12320 Winn’s Church Rd., Glen at the B.W. White Funeral Home, (Jessica), Virginia McGee Jones Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25, 2012. A funeral service was held Friday, May 25, 2012. Graveside services were held at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Baptist Church or Mattaponi Rescue Squad.

Allen. Graveside services were held at the church cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Winn’s Baptist Church Youth Program.

May 25, 2012 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A service was held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Hunton Baptist Church. Graveside services were held in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Wade E. Miers Jr., 59, of Ashland passed away May 21, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara P. Miers; his son J. Bryan Miers and his wife, Michaela; his sister, Ann Miers Farrar; two grandchildren, Finley and Blake Miers; and two nieces, Ashton and Allyson Farrar. Wade retired as Lieutenant from Henrico Fire Department after 26 years of service. His family received visitors Wednesday, May 23 and

of Glen Allen, went to walk with the Lord and her husband, Edward “Eddie” McGuinn, on May 23, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Yolanda Whitlow; grandchildren, Justin, Brittany and Hagan Whitlow; great-granddaughter, Ariana Green; and three sisters, her twin, Dorothy Smith, Barbara Wood and Billie Jean Schulz. Doris retired after 45 years of service at the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services. The family received friends Friday,

Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A funeral service was held Friday, May 25, 2012 at Gayton Baptist Church, 13501 N. Gayton Road, Henrico, Va., 23233. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Henrico Fire Fighters and Families Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 5730, Glen Allen, Va. 23058.

Cecil M. Nicholas, 78, of Bumpass, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was known as “Papa Slick” to friends and loved ones. Cecil “Slick” was a longtime retired employee of Atlantic Construction, formerly see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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Peggy Finney Snowa, 65, of Mechanicsville and formerly of Highland Springs, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy R. Snowa Jr.; her parents, James and Marjorie Finney; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Pete and Joyce Snowa. Peggy had a great love of children. She is survived by her two daughters, Michelle Maresca and Sherri Israel (Keith Stewart); three siblings, Ann Baughn (Pete), Brenda Holloway (Jon) and Jerry Snowa (Glenda); six grandchildren, Anna Maresca (Lee Blackwell), Hunter Stewart (Brittany Sutherland), Nikki Israel, Kodie Stewart, Kaytlyn Stewart and Oscar Maresca; one greatgrandchild, Kendra Stewart; and a host of nieces, nephews, adopted children and devoted pets. The family received friends on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231, where a service was held on Friday, May 25, 2012. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park.

Paul W. Ward Sr., 82, of Glen Allen, passed away May 23, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Lee Ward. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Ward; daughter, Shannon Lewis and her husband, David; son, Paul Wright Ward Jr., and his wife, Teresa; stepson, Richard A. Farrow Jr. and his wife, Eileen; daughter, Jackie Ballos; and seven grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlin, Wesley, Mason, Liam, Richard III and April. The family received friends Friday, May 25, 2012 at Blileyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a service was held Saturday, May 26, 2012. Graveside services were held at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Personnel Supervisors invite citizens National Cancer Survivors Day event list OK’d The Hanover County School Board approved the following personnel items during its May 8 regular meeting: Appointments Boyce Flowe, lead teacher specialist, performing arts, Central Services; Rebecca Evan, ITRT online learning developer, Central Services; N. Dwaine Vernatter, maintenance team leader, Maintenance Department; and Jesse Parker, auto driver, Transportation Department. Resignations/retirements Catherine Brown, mathematics, Atlee High School; Lois Simmons, bus driver, Battlefield Park Elementary School; Shellie MacKenzie, student and support services coordinator, Central Services; Allison Letourneau, library media specialist, Chickahominy Middle School; George Sadler, principal, Hanover High School; Terre Hooe, cafeteria monitor, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; R. Scott Joyner, social studies, Lee-Davis High School; Robert Mills, special education, Lee-Davis High School; Dale Waldrop, library media specialist, Liberty Middle School; and Erin Milton, library media specialist, Washington-Henry Elementary School.

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Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center physicians, nurses and staff will join cancer survivors and their families as well as members of the community in celebrating National Cancer Survivors Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, at MRMC Medical Building 1 at 8260 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. The hospital will be observing the day by gathering sur-

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This information sheet would provide your contact information and background to the county and will be shared with your district’s board member and board chair. All appointments are done through the approval of the entire Board of Supervisors. If you would like to dedicate your time and talents to helping us build a better future for Hanover County, review the list of boards, commission and committees and select those that might be a good fit for you. For more information, call 365-6005. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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BPES Local in Cape Cana honors lists released Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Scholars List, Principal’s List and Honor Roll for the third nine weeks at Battlefield Park Elementary School have been released by Judith L. Bradley, principal. SCHOLARS LIST (all A’s and B’s) Fourth grade — Kyle Allgood, Emily Allison, Trey Baker, Christina Beatty, Fallyn Belcastro, Madison Bollinger, Cole Brown, Nick Burton, Brock Carter, Jodilynn Cherenzia, Cady Cordle, Casey Crawford, Bradley Dillard, Courtney Dillow, Caleb Elkins, Madison Gilleland, Shane Gladysz, Michael Goddin, Annalynn Hendrickson, Chloe Hodges, Ryan Hubbard, Tristen Jones, Rachel Keller, Shane Kirby, Amanda Le, Emma Lewis, Logan Lewis, Tori Liso, Megan

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Jamie and Patrick Eavey went on a brief, but relaxing, trip to “The Santuary” in Cape Cana, Dominican Republic. They enjoyed a cool pool and white sandy beaches with lots of sun. Jamie poses with The Local before her oceanfront dinner on their last night at the resort.

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The Sunday event that has been in the works for nearly three decades is almost here: The dedication of the new sanctuary for the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. A special worship service is being planned for 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, in which members, guests, community friends and church officials will participate in a processional, leading the 175-year-old congregation to its new spiritual home. The public is invited. The Old Church community has watched the progress of the construction that began last June. Members of the congregation have seen the church weather the damage of Tropical Storm Irene last fall and evolve into an edifice that architecturally blends the new with the old in keeping with the historic and vital nature of the congregation. They have seen the new

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A special worship service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 3, at the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. The new sanctuary will be dedicated.

steeple raised to it new perch as a welcoming sign of the faith and hospitality that defines our community. When asked about the “old sanctuary,” Pastor Rebekah Johns said it would remain intact as a place of worship. It will be called the “Chapel” and will be used for smaller worship services, meetings for prayer and education, and for

smaller weddings and funerals. It will remain a sacred space in full usage. “We are not moving out,” Pastor Johns said. “We are moving over, making room, that is, for all that God is doing here in our midst.” The new sanctuary will give the congregation much-needed see BETHLEHEM, pg. 15 `

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Mann, Jason Martin, Sean McAndrew, Jake McClenny, Gerrit Moyar, Sydney Owens, Cole Payne, Cate Pendlebury, Jessica Penzer, Trace Pittman, Lilly Proost, Morgan Robins, Maya Roeung, Jordan Rozell, Jonathan Ruiz, Savannah Shaver, Connor Sorokowski, Zach Stevenson, Nikolas Talley, Carter Trice, Jared Walton, Ethan Wasson and Victoria West. Fifth grade — Connor Alexander, Patrick Bagby, Holly Beazley, Brittany Bessette, Jasmine

Blair, Josh Bock, Sam Boggess, Jacob Bowling, McKenzie Bradley, Casey Branson, Sarah Buehren, Robbie Burgess, Karli Croxton, Nathan Dodson, Virginia Dodson, Bryce Durbin, Alex Hare, Colin Hart, Madison Heath, Codie Heilig, Olivia Hudson, Asia Ingram, Gracie Jenkins, K.C. Kolpa, Kirsten Lamb, Jessica LaPlaga, Kelsi Lenart, Justin Lucas, Tanner Mahoney, Ashley Nesmith, Oivia Norman, Brandon Outten, Kelsey Palmore, Tiffany Pohlig, Makayla Ranson, Kyle Rusch, Chloe Shermer, Jillian Turner and see BPES, pg. 17 `

technological features in audio and video that are available these days for worshiping communities. “While we want to take advantage of these newer methods for worship, we have no intention of changing the oldtime message of God’s love for us through Jesus Christ,” Pastor

Johns added. The Ruling Elders laid the cornerstone on Easter Sunday morning. Now with prayer and blessings, the congregation of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church has its face set for the future, and, with God’s help, for many more generations to come.

Door prizes and raffles will be included. Continued from pg. 13 b The Best Hand will win sengers. $500. All bikes and trikes are welSponsors are Long & come to participate. Foster, Susan Tate, realtor;

Richmond Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Richmond HOG Chapter; Hanover Habitat for Humanity; and Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue. The rain date is June 16.

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Zachary Vaughan, left, Laura Pearson and Will Rose Jr. recently received scholarships from the Richmond Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. They are seniors at Patrick Henry High School.

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Montpelier resident completes Navy basic training recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Navy Seaman Richard T. Lakes, Ill. Davis, the son of Selma R. and During the eight-week proRandy T. Davis of Montpelier, gram, Davis completed a vari-

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ety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safesee NAVY, pg. 17 `

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he Ashland Strawberry Faire will be presented from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. About 300 vendors are scheduled to take part. Cooks will be providing a variety of foods and entertainers will beperforming.

The Ashland Town Center is gearing up for its first Antique Road Show. The Strawberry Pageant is on the agenda for the day, in addition to a kids’ zone with activities and special guests, including Nutzy of the Flying Squirrels, Snoopy and the Traveling Dinosaur from Kings Dominion, the Ashland Train Day Bears and McGruff the Crime Dog. The pageant is expected to get underway at 12:15

p.m. on the stage of the Blackwell Auditorium at RMC. Immediately afterwards, Hanover County high school scholarship recipients will be announced. For a unique photo opportunity, bring along a camera and get a picture taken with the Big Strawberry. The Ashland Strawberry Faire was the brainchild of Ken Gustafson of the Ashland see FAIRE, pg. 17 `

Best Buy honors Alexander Murphy Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Alexander Murphy, a student at Patrick Henry High School, has been named the recipient of a Best Buy Scholarship. The son of Patrick and Regina Murphy plans to attend James Madison University for the 20122013 academic year. As part of Best Buy’s commitment to ensure opporrtunities for teens to succeed, Best Buy Children’s Foundation has awarded $20.7 million in scholarship funds to students since 1999.

In 2012, 1,106 students have been awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Scholarship recipients were selected based on academic achievement, community involvement and/or work experience. Current high school senior scholarship recipients must be entering an accredited university, college or technical school located in the United States or Puerto Rico in the fall of 2012. For more information on Best Buy Children’s Foundation, visit www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com.

Magill, Ava Mister, Jezlynn Nguyen, Evan Ridder, Nick Continued from pg. 15 b Rodgers, Allison Southward, Arianna Stewart, Katelyn Vieni, Stephen Vest. Jewel Wagner, Adrian Witherow PRINCIPAL’S LIST and Kaley Wood. (all A’s) Fifth grade — Casey Fourth grade — Nolan Baker, Noah Britton, Ella Harris, Carnohan, Emma Covington, Kaleigh Kreynus, Graham Lindsey Dance, Madeline

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David Ruth, above, superintendent of the Richmond Battlefield Parks, told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that big events are planned for the upcoming 150th anniveraries of Gaines Mill and Beaver Dam Creek in Hanover. Father and son Mike and Jacob Walker, photo at right, were among the Boy Scouts and their families who attended the May 23 meeting. The scouts were working on citizenship merit badges. Jacob is a member of Troop 534 in Hanover.

planned for the anniversaries. “We have 82 events planned for 60 days,” said David Ruth, superintendent of the Richmond National Battlefield Parks. Jack Berry, president of the Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau and Convention Bureau, told board members that Hanover County has the tools to become an attraction destination that could rival Williamsburg in the number of visitors it attracts. “You could be right on the

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Living history event to be held Saturday at Polegreen church Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Historic Polegreen Church Foundation will host several family-friendly events this summer at the Rural Point Road site. On Saturday, June 2, the public is invited to visit the church site, which figured prominently in the Civil War story of Rural Plains and offers interpretation about these events. A local living history unit that has partnered with the Foundation in an effort to maintain the appearance of Polegreen’s newly enhanced site will offer several free programs for tourists, Civil War enthusiasts and families. These uniformed volunteers tell the story of the Civil War soldier in the Virginia Theater between 1861 and 1865. One artillery unit they often portray is the Richmond Howitzers, who, on June 1, 1864, were forced to fire on the church after Union sharpshooters claimed its position. Today, the modern gun crew of the Richmond Howitzers is giving back what the original gun crew was forced to take away. The schedule is: 10 a.m., camp opens; 11 a.m., historical overview, Battle of Totopotomoy Creek and infantry demonstration (weaponry, uniforms and equipment); 2p.m., historical overview, Battle of Totopotomoy Creek and infantry demonstration; and 4 p.m., program ends. A Lawn Chairs and Liberty Concert will be presented from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 12. Families are asked to bring their lawn chairs and picnics to Polegreen and enjoy the sound of the Commonwealth Bluegrass Band led by local artist Randy Cook.

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Health Link Family Chiropractic will celebrate its grand opening from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 2, at 7360 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. For $1, attendees will have the chance to “Dunk the Doc.” The four chiropractors at Health Link are sending out a dare for members of the community to hit the target for a great cause. Dr. Elaine Bolte, Dr. Moses Wahl, Dr. Eric Bilson and Dr. Eric Etka are raising money Hanover County Fire Station # 7. Grand opening activities include: bounce house, dunk tank “Dunk the Doc,” fire truck, face painting, Kid Print, Project Lifesaver, local vendors, food and fun. Door prizes Include: one year of free chiropractic care and one year of free yoga classes. Health Link Family Chiropractic’s new office offers chiropractic care, wellness coaching and nutrition, massage therapy, cranio sacral therapy, yoga classes and the “Shine” Program, which is described as an all-natural approach for helping people with ADD and ADHD. Health Link has been a part of the Mechanicsville community for 14 years. For more information, call 559-6818 or visit www.HealthLinkVA.com .

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Local residents inducted into R-MC Phi Beta Kappa Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Laura Briere and Krystin Husz, both of Mechanicsville, have been inducted into Phi Beta Kappa at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. Laura, the daughter of Barry and Debby Briere, is a senior with double majors in history and education (secondary).

Krystin, the daughter of Terry and Shirley Husz, is a senior with double majors in Classics and Latin. They were inducted on April 20. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most respected undergraduate honor society in the United States. Randolph-Macon College has been a Phi Beta Kappa institution since 1923.

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Rauguth-Waters wed The marriage of Miss Lindsay Alexandra Rauguth, daughter of Maj.(ret) and Mrs. Joseph Rauguth of Mechanicsville, to 2LT Joshua Mathew Waters, son of LCDR (ret) and Mrs. Richard Waters of Chesapeake took place May 26, 2012. Pastor Ronnie Jones officiated the ceremony. Miss Heather Slaven, college friend of the bride, was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Meagan O’Connell, college friend, Miss Lauren Mattos, college friend, Miss Lauren Craddock, hometown friend, and Miss Julia Steele, college friend. Miss Audrey Olejasz, friend of the groom, was the flower girl. 2LT Steven Olivera, ROTC friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen were PFC Ryan Marsh, cousin of the groom, Mr. Michael Motta, fraternity brother, Mr. Jake Bawab, friend of the groom, and Mr. Brad Carner, fraternity brother. Master Asher Mello, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. The ceremony was held at The Richmond Marriott with a reception of dinner and dancing. The rehearsal dinner was given by the groom’s parents at Maggianos. Lindsay is a 2008 Lee-Davis

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Wednesday, May 30 The Newcomers Club will hold their monthly luncheon at 11 a.m., at The Place at Innsbrook. $23 includes social hour, lunch and a speaker on Healthy Living. Call Brenda, 754-0460 by May 20 or visit newcomersrichmond.org. Hanover Arts Association meeting at 6:45 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library. This will be a business meeting to discuss on going partnership efforts with area businesses and our community. We also will discuss upcoming art show venues and art classes. The Pamunkey Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 8:30 a.m. The library is located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Places, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Thursday, May 31 Lee-Davis High School DECA has partnered again with Virginia Blood Services to host their second annual “Summer Survival Blood Drive” from 8-3 p.m. in the main lobby of the school outside the front office. The theme of the blood drive is “starve a mosquito and win big!” Every blood donor is automatically entered to win a $500 Visa gift card as part of the Summer Survival Giveaway 2012. Gift cards will be given away twice

a week every week, all summer long. To find out more about the Summer Survival Giveaway, and to learn more about how to donate blood, visit www. vablood.com or call the LeeDavis Marketing Department at 723-3400. Community walk-ins are welcome.

Friday, June 1 Kidstuf is a fun 45 minute production where kids bring their parents to learn. The next show will be held at Atlee Community Church. This is the finale and the new season will begin in September. Kidstuf is virtue driven where character and faith are taught by emphasizing a monthly virtue. The June virtue is trust, putting your confidence in someone you can depend on. It is a place where parents and their children can come together in a unique environment that will give them a shared experience that they can discuss further together during the week. It is free to the community and there will be a variety of activities to enjoy before Kidstuf beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Kidstuf theatre opens its doors at 7:15 p.m. for the production. This event unites families while providing a fun environment filled with laughter and learning. Kidstuf is a “no drop off zone”. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. You can call 730-3676 if you would like more information you can also find us at www.atleechurch. org.

Saturday, June 2 The 2012 Ashland Strawberry Faire, since 1982, will be celebrating the berries festival-style on the streets sur-

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rounding Randolph Macon College with over 200 vendors of arts and crafts, food, antiques, live music, animals, kids zone, civic groups, facepainting, Ashland and other local businesses, Little Miss and Little Mr. Strawberry pageants, and much more. Join us for a family fun-filled day with no admission fee, as we raise money for college scholarships for each of our Hanover County high schools as well as support other charities. To become a vendor, register for the pageant, or become a much appreciated volunteer, apply online on our website at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com. If you do not have web access, 614-5655.

antique cars, sports cars, garden crafts, jewelry, wood crafts, flags, seasonal crafts, baskets, food. Registration due no later than May 30, 2012. For more information please call 3873259 or email LDCraftShow@ yahoo.com. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at the Ashland Walmart from 11-2 p.m. Please visit www. hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Health Link Grand Opening Celebration will be held from 9-12 p.m. at the new facility at 7360 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. The event will feature a bounce house, dunk tank, fire truck, face painting, kid print, Project Lifesaver, local vendors, food and fun. Door prizes include one year of free chiropractic care and a year of free yoga classes. For more information, call 559-6818 or visit www.healthlinkva.com.

ning filled with piano and vocal music. Enjoy spirit–filled, inspiring and uplifting songs. Afterwards we will enjoy fellowship and refreshments. Concert has been postponed due to injury.

Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www. FX@516, a brand new Walnut hanoverhumanesociety.org for Grove Family experience is off to more information. a roaring start! This free weekly gathering starts at about 5 p.m. The Lee Davis Class of ’87 and begins with a potluck supper. reunion committee needs your The first Sunday of each month is help. Please visit our website a Fam Jam stage production that leedavisreunions.com. There, includes music, drama, comedy, you can update your informaand fun. Families of all ages are tion, get all the details of this invited to attend. Join us at 7046 great event and purchase tickCold Harbor Road. For more ets. There is a 10% discount for info call 746-5081 or visit www. tickets purchased before June walnutgrovebaptist.com. 30, 2012. Our reunion will be held Oct. 6, 2012. You can Hanover Humane Society also find us on Facebook. Our will hold a cat adoption stand Facebook group is Lee Davis at the Virginia Center PetSmart High School Class of 1987. store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org Hanover Tavern will hold for available animals and addi- “Heritage Music” featuring tional adoption information. Darryl Ellyson from 7-8 p.m. It’s not often that an audience gets Liberty Christian Church the opportunity to be exposed invites you to our 51st Anniversary to an artist of this caliber. With and Homecoming Celebration. a vocal quality seldom heard Come worship the Lord and this day and age, his rich baripraise Him for His faithfulness tone voice easily fills the room as we reunite with family and with warm inviting tones. His friends. Mr. Phil Sutton, preacher exceptional song writing ability and principal of Countryside reveals life’s vulnerabilities and Christian Church and School in joys and in 2009 resulted in Cambridge, Maryland, is sched- his being awarded “Songwriter uled to be our guest evangelist. of the Year” and the “New The Worship Service begins at Horizon” award for “Best 10:45 a.m. at the church build- New Artist” from the Virginia ing. A Homecoming dinner will Organization of Lyricists and follow the Worship Service at Composers. the Liberty Christian Activity Center at approximately 12:30 Thursday, June 7 Salem Presbyterian Church p.m. We hope you can join us for this special event in the life (Studley Road) will host the monthly Sing-A- Long at 10 of Liberty Christian Church! a.m. We will be learning about and singing the hymns of Wednesday, June 6 Hanover Humane Society Charles Wesley. Bring a friend will hold a veterinary Wellness and join us. Light refreshments Clinic at its facility at 12190 are served.

2nd annual Fine Arts Festival to be held at King William H.S. from 12-5 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults 18 and older and students and children get in free. The KWCPS Bands and choirs will perform as well as the KWCPS Drama and Forensics groups. All proceeds will benefit the KW Education Summer Reading Kickoff Foundation projects and Music from 11–1 p.m. at the Hanover and Fine Arts Theater. Branch of the Pamunkey Hanover Humane Society Regional Library located at will hold a dog adoption stand at 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, its facility at 12190 Washington Va., 23069. Come join us for Highway in Ashland from 9-12 Ice Cream and Books. We will p.m. Cat adoption stands will be kicking off our Summer be held at the Mechanicsville Reading Program with an Ice and Virginia Center PetSmart Cream Extravaganza! Plan to stores from 11-3 p.m. Please sign up for the program and visit www.hanoverhumaneso- find out more about the fun ciety.org for available animals activities we have in store: and additional adoption infor- movies, Blue Sky Puppets, the mation. Wildlife Center of Virginia and Mickey the Magician to menLee-Davis Band Boosters tion a few. Craft and Car Show from 9-2 p.m. at Lee-Davis High School located at 7052 Mechanicsville Sunday, June 3 Bethel UMC (Because U Turnpike. To exhibit: Cars/ Matter to Christ) proudly presMotorcycles - $10. Crafters: ents Michael Berkley in concert 10x10 space with table - $50, 10x10 space no table - $40, addi- “Remembering the Hymns” at tional tables - $10. Motorcycles, 6:30 p.m. Join us for an eve- Washington

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Third time is the charm for Raider’s softball Atlee downs L-D for Capital Tourney title By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent Atlee softball coach John Earley knew things would have to be different in this year’s Capital District Tournament. For the past two seasons, the Raiders have been eliminated in semifinal play with close upset losses to Hanover. They accomplished the first step in the process Thursday night with a 6-2 semifinal win over the No. 2 seed Hawks. Their next task was taking on defending state champion and No. 1 seed Lee-Davis.

The No. 3 seed Raiders jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first two innings on their way to 4-2 victory and their first Capital District Tournament championship in recent memory. “Getting over that hump gave us some confidence and we were relaxed and ready to play tonight,” Earley said. “We wanted to be patient at the plate and make their pitcher work. I thought we did that early tonight” Both teams have qualified for regional play next week. After two earlier season losses to the C-Feds, including a bottom of the 7th inning collapse a week earlier, Earley said his team wanted to show they

could play with and win against the best. “We wanted to come out tonight and prove that we could beat them,” Earley said. “They came out here and did that tonight, hit the ball well and executed in the field; so it will boost their confidence going in to the regionals.” Atlee jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead, pushing across a run in the first inning on two LeeDavis errors. “I can’t remember when we’ve had two errors in see SOFTBALL, pg. 30 ` Jim Ridolphi/For The Local

Lee-Davis’ Kinsee Stonebraker slides into third base under the tag of Raiders third baseman Mackenzie Keyes (11).

Patriots complete repeat in Colonial softball By David Halstead Special Correspondent It came a day late than originally scheduled, but for the Patrick Henry softball team, their second straight Colonial District Tournament Championship was just as sweet. Riding their third straight regular season district title, No. 1 seed Patrick Henry (191) knocked off second-seeded Deep Run 4-0 on Friday night at Mills Godwin to Kenny Moore/For The Local

Patrick Henry’s Paige Mitchell (11) tries to turn a double-play after catching Deep Run’s Blair Bartholf on her slide into second base.

claim the district tournament title. Scheduled to be played Thursday night, the teams had to wait until Friday to hit the field because of rain. The delay didn’t seem to faze the Patriots. Senior pitcher Emma Mitchell was brilliant from the circle. Pitching in her 18th game this season, Mitchell kept the Wildcats guessing all night and solid infield play behind her kept Deep Run scoreless. “I threw okay tonight. Madison (Gilman) did a really good job calling pitches,” Mitchell said. “It definitely wasn’t my best game, but my defense did a really great job

backing me up.” After two quiet innings of play, the Patriot bats woke up in the bottom of the third when Paige Mitchell smacked a linedrive double to center-field to open up the inning. After a pop out and ground out, Mitchell stole third base. Two pitches later, Deep Run hurler Eme Anderson let one get away from her as the ball flew aimlessly to the backstop. Mitchell stole home on the wild pitch to produce the game’s first run. Deep Run threatened in the top of the fourth with runners reaching second and third, but

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Raiders hot when it counts most

Atlee upsets Hanover for district title By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local

The Atlee Raiders entered the 2012 Capital District baseball tournament in a less-thanauspicious fashion following a particularly bad shellacking at Lee-Davis to end regular season play. But they did not let the drubbing get them down, and – after earning a berth in the title game Friday – dominated top-seeded Hanover on its own field to claim the Capital District championship with a 6-1 victory. Atlee pitcher Taylor Crowe surprised even himself by going the distance, scattering four hits over seven innings to earn the win. “I was ready for it. I didn’t think it would happen against one of these kind of teams. Not getting tired and keeping the ball low kept me in it,” Crowe said. “It was hard. They’re a really good team with a lot of power in their lineup. You can’t leave it up to them.” When he stepped up to the

mound in the seventh, he was a believer. “I’m going to finish this game,” was what he said went through his mind. “Nothing is going to get me out of here now.” Crowe got a bit of a shock when he gave up a two-out double to Hanover shortstop Andrew Knizner – the Hawks’ only extra-base hit of the day. “I was mad because I threw it right down the middle,” Crowe said. “Right down the middle and he drove it right down the line. I wanted to strike him out.” Crowe had no need to worry. He trusted his defense and that faith paid off. In the game, Crowe struck out only two batters, the other outs coming on 16 fly-outs and three groundouts – the game ended on Hawks’ catcher Bryant Lowry’s groundout to second base. As Crowe walked to the dugout with a big smile on his face, he was mobbed by his teammates. “They outplayed us. They were better,” said Hanover assistant coach Russ Abernathy.

“They were better pitching. They were better hitting. They were better in all aspects of the game. My hat’s off to them. They deserved to win the championship.” Abernathy said Crowe’s offspeed pitches gave the Hawks (18-4) fits. “We just didn’t make adjustments to his off-speed stuff and he was throwing it for strikes,” Abernathy said. “He was tough. He really was. … He pitched great.” Crowe’s only mistake was in hitting Lowry in the bottom of the third. Lowry advanced on left fielder Chris Childress’ groundout to third and scored on designated hitter Keith Searles’ single. Atlee (14-8) did a better job of taking advantage of what was given them to score. Center fielder Chop Pulisic opened the third inning with a walk. He was sacrificed to second by shortstop Dalton Ruch and driven in by the first of left fielder Kenner Berry’s three doubles of the day. Third baseman Brent West singled Berry in. The Raiders added another run in the fourth. First baseman

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Atlee center fielder Chop Pulisic dives back to first base in the third inning. He would go on to score the Raiders first run.

Evan Swecker walked, advanced to second on a wild pitch, and reached third on second baseman Mike Harmon’s groundout to second. One out later, Pulisic doubled in Swecker. The Raiders scored three more runs in the sixth. Swecker and Harmon opened the inning with back-to-back singles and both advanced a base on a

Atlee boys repeat as Central Region Outdoor champions By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Though they only amassed 72 points, Atlee earned a repeat as the Central Region Outdoor boys champion by virtual runaway in a highly competitive meet. The Raiders finished 15 points ahead of runner-up Highland Springs in a meet where only 14 points separated second from sixth. Cosby easily won the girls title over runner up Patrick Henry 112-77.50 but the Patriots were all alone in second place, 33.50 points ahead of Douglas Freeman. see TRACK, pg. 28 `

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Last week, the Atlee boys earned a repeat championship in the Central Region Outdoor meet.

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wild pitch. Swecker scored on Pulisic’s second double. Ruch walked. Berry drove Harmon and Pulisic in with his third double. “Kenner Berry swung the bat really well for them,” Abernathy said. “But all their guys did. They had good at-bats. They got men on. They got them over. And they figured out a way to get them in. That’s really what this game is all about.” Atlee coach Barry Burton said turning the tables on No. 2 seed Lee-Davis with a 5-2 extrainning victory, in a twice-postponed district semifinal, gave the Raiders a boost going into the final. “It tells you exactly what’s in [the Raiders],” Burton said. “They’ve got the guts, the heart and the fight to do something like this. That’s not two rinkydink teams we just put away. (Both are ranked in the TimesDispatch Top-10) I’ve got all the respect in the world for them, so do our guys. This ain’t going to happen without some guts and some grit.” He had plenty of praise for

Crowe. “What you saw out there on the mound tonight was impressive,” Burton said. “I don’t expect anybody to go the distance, to be honest with you. You ask [the pitcher] to keep you in the game. … He has done a great job for us when he’s gotten to pitch. He’s tough.” Hanover pitcher Chris Childress was named Capital District Player of the Year and the Hawks’ Charlie Dragum earned Coach of the Year honors. Both Atlee and Hanover opened Central Region play on Monday at Randolph-Macon. The Raiders faced Dinwiddie while the Hawks played Matoaca. Regional semifinals are at The Diamond 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. May 30. The championship is 7 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at Hanover. Atlee................... 002 103 0 — 6 9 1 Hanover............. 001 000 0 — 1 4 1 Crowe and Keeler. Casey, Powers (4), Rokes (6) and Lowry. L — Casey. Records: Atlee 14-8; Hanover 18-4.

Aggressive Hawks handle Raiders 6-1 Snider dons birthday hat trick in victory By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The Hanover boy’s soccer team battled through mud, blood, rain and pain over the course of the season. On Thursday evening, it was just more of the same when they faced top-seeded Atlee in the Capital District championship. However, this time the outcome was different. With a chance to secure the school’s first boys soccer trophy, the Hawks were aggressive from the start, raced out to a 4-1 first half lead then ran away with the championship 6-1. “I tell you what, for our seniors it was a good story,” said Hanover head coach Brian Smith. “We had a rocky road and to finally put Atlee under before hitting the regionals, it gives us momentum, it gives us a trophy and it gives us a district championship and that’s what it’s all about.” After coming close in previous seasons, it seemed all Hanover needed to take the title was play away from home. Postponements due to weather reeked havoc with the tournament schedule and forced the boy’s championship to be played at Lee-Davis rather than Hanover as has been the norm. It was the fourth meeting between the two teams this season and second in four days. On Monday evening, Atlee edged out the Hawks 2-1 in a contest to decide the top seed in the district tournament and the automatic berth in regional play. Hanover (14-2-1) and Atlee (13-2-1) came into the championship contest as the No. 6 and No. 7 ranked teams in last week’s Times-Dispatch boy’s soccer poll but after being sep-

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At left: In what can best be described as a multi-header, Hanover’s Nick Gulas, Dylan Renick and Tyler Slayton battle Atlee’s Alex Maimone and Grant Thompson for possession of the ball. Above: Battling in from of the Raiders’ goal, Atlee’s Alex Maimone (10) tries to divert the attack of Hanover’s Josh Hadley-Groggin, right. Hanover captured the school’s first Capital District tournament title with a 6-1 win over the Raiders.

arated by one point in their three previous face-offs, the title match turned into a lopsided affair early on. The difference was motivation from previous frustrating finishes. “The difference tonight was this was the senior’s last game against Atlee,” Smith said. “It was a special moment and our seniors rose up and it was already decisive before half.” Hanover senior Travis Borkey concurred. “I think it was that feeling that this is our last chance to play as a team and put it together and score,” he said. “We had our chances this year, we played them three times this year, we just didn’t put our chances away and we knew this was our last opportunity.” The victory has extra meaning for Hanover senior Cole Snider, who was also celebrat-

ing his birthday. “I just turned 18 today so it’s a nice birthday present,” he said. Snider traded his birthday hat for a hat trick against the Raiders, scoring three goals in the championship. But more surprising than Snider’s accomplishment in the game was that he was on the field at all. “He typifies our team,” Smith said. “He had a multiple ACL tears and to come back and to shine like this at this moment. Again, it’s the perfect ending to the perfect story.” Snider battled through rehab for a chance to rejoin his teammates for his senior season. “It’s been definitely tough recovering and I don’t even know how I’m still holding up now, but it’s holding up,” he said. “My doctor wasn’t even supposed to clear me but he cleared me. He was like, ‘You

can play until I guess it tears again’ and it’s held up all season so it’s been nice.” Snider’s medical history did not slow him down in the championship. He went full throttle from the first second of action. “I’m going all out,” he said. “If I’m going to tear it, I’m going to tear it going all out.” In the sixth minute of play, Snider opened the scoring by fighting his way through a crowd in front of the goal to slip the ball past Atlee keeper Sam Smith. The Raiders appeared to tie the game two minutes later but the goal was disallowed on a penalty. Atlee saw few other attempts come as close. In the 23rd minute, Hanover senior Alex Taddiken connected on a solo shot to push the lead to 2-0. Soon afterward, Taddiken went down with an injury and had to be carried from the

game. He is considered questionable for Hanover’s regional opener. Atlee got their only score of the game when freshman forward Brad Robertson drew Hanover keeper Tommy Hurst out then threaded a perfect shot into the left side. With less than six minutes remaining in the half, Snider scored in close once again, driving a shot off the hand of a diving Smith and in for a 3-1 lead. Borkey, who earned Player of the Year honors for the second straight season, pushed the lead to 4-1 in the final two minutes off a penalty shot that he rocketed in from the left corner of the box. In the second half, Hanover saw freshman Nick Gulas and senior Dylan Renick both head to the bench with bloody noses. It did not slow the Hawks, who came in known for being an

aggressive team. “They’ve very big and they’re very fast and they don’t mind mixing it up,” said Atlee coach Steve Thompson. “So stigma or no stigma you’d better be ready to deal with it. Monday we were ready to deal with it and tonight we weren’t.” For Coach Smith, competition has dictated the need for more aggressive play. “All in all we’re big, we’re aggressive, it’s our hallmark,” he said. “You’ve got to be these days when you look at our region. We’ve got some of these teams that are nationally ranked in the Top10. You’ve got to be big and strong.” Junior back Scott Carol pushed the Hawks’ lead to 5-1 midway through the second half and Snider donned his hat trick in style winning a one-on-one battle in the box

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Alley O’Dell flew out to Ellen Davidson in left-field to record the third out. Both teams remained silent until Patrick Henry tacked on three insurance runs in bottom of the sixth. Senior catcher Madison Gilman’s sacrifice fly to center-field scored Sam Moore to make it 2-0. “At that point, I was just trying to put the ball in play more to the right side to get the run in,” Gilman said. Hunter Glave, who was 2-for-3 hitting on the night, drove in a run before Candice Wittmore reached home on a wild pitch to give the Patriots a 4-0 lead. Emma Mitchell walked the leadoff batter in the seventh, but got three pop outs to close out the inning and hand the

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The Raiders only recorded two wins en-route to the boys title but utilized scoring from the talent of a deep roster to come out on top. Atlee senior Cole Stout claimed the discus title with a throw of 156-08 while freshman teammate Austin Cannon came in sixth. The pair also took second and fourth in the shot put. Sophomore Nathaniel Hall won the 1600 with a time of 4:18.31, barely six seconds off the region record. Hanover’s James Poyer was seventh in the event. Hall also claimed a fourth place finish in the 3200. Junior Griffin Carmichael took third in the 800 while senior teammate Brandon Hunt was fifth. Senior Dre Bennett took fourth in the high jump. Senior Trey Rydel came in fifth in the pole vault while freshman teammate Bryce Simpson was seventh. Atlee’s Austin Sutherland, Tre Fields, Hunt and Carmichael

Patriots another district crown. Patrick Henry’s Matt Crowder was named as Colonial District Coach of the Year for the third straight season and sixth time in his tenure at Patrick Henry. “I have had some great players over the years and I owe everything to them,” Crowder said. “I have some really good assistant coaches too and they don’t get a lot of credit.” The Patriots landed seven players on the all-district teams. Emma Mitchell, who plans to walk on at the University of Virginia next season, was named Pitcher of the Year for the third straight season. Katie Woody was named Colonial District Player of the Year. “Emma, as far as pitching, has been dynamite the last three years,” Crowder said. “She definitely earned Pitcher of the Year in the district and I think she took third in the 4x800 relay. Hanover’s Lucas Nachman, Mario Piccolomini, Blake Woodring and James Poyer were eighth in the event. Patrick Henry’s Travis Phillips had a solid showing, He won the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.72. Lee-Davis’ Tyrell Eaton came in fifth. Phillips also won the 300 hurdles with a time of 39.31. Eaton was third, and Atlee’s Bennett fifth. Lee-Davis junior Wesley Jones finished seventh in the 200 then teamed up with Eaton, Blake Stattleman and Dequante Brown for a seventh place finish in the 4x400 relay. Patrick Henry finished 12th in team scoring, Lee-Davis 16th and Hanover 27th. In the girls competition, Patriot senior Jessica Shelton won the 100 hurdles with a time of 15.00, :00.02 seconds ahead of Hanover senior Mackenzie Scott. Atlee freshman Carly Feyerabend was third and Lee-Davis sophomore Shakiya Sheppard fifth. Scott took third in the 300 hurdles while Shelton was fifth.

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earned Pitcher of the Year in the region as well.” On Thursday, Mitchell was named among 10 female finalists for the Times-Dispatch/ Sports Backers Scholar Athlete of the Year. Sam Moore, who was Colonial District Player of the Year last season, earned first team honors for infield while Allison Tingler earned honors for outfield. Madison Gilman, who will play softball at Randolph-Macon next year on an academic scholarship, was first-team catcher. Ellen Davidson and Ashley Samuels were named to the honorablemention team. With a roster loaded with upperclassmen and one of the region’s best pitchers, the Patriots will now look to take the next step toward reaching the state tournament; a dream that has eluded Crowder’s crew

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Patrick Henry’s Paige Mitchell (11) slides home and beats the throw for the first score of the Colonial District championship. The Patriots went on to beat Deep Run 4-0.

the last couple years. “We just want to take it one game at a time,” Crowder said. “I know that is a cliché, but for us, I know last year we kind of got a little pressure and started looking ahead a little too much.

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Patrick Henry’s Shyra Molton, right, gets edged out at the finish of the Central Region 100 by John Marshall’s Breanna Taylor. As a team, the Patriots finished second in the Central Region Championships.

Junior Shyra Molton took second in the 100 while senior teammate Kayla Penn and Cfed Sheppard were seventh and eighth. Molton also came in second in the 200 while Penn was seventh. Patriots’ junior Lynnell Fisher took fifth in the long jump and sixth in the triple jump. Sophomore Shania Williams was sixth in the shot put while Atlee’s Mikayla King came in

third in the event. The Patriots grabbed points in each of the relays. Blakemore Winston, Malina Richardson, Amy Dunham and Logan Harrington claimed a third place finish in the 4x800 relay. Hanover’s Molly Breidnebaugh, Rachel Gaunt, Courtney Chenault and Annie Sadler took sixth in the event while Atlee’s Emma Arner, Katt Grasberger, Katie Gardner and Katie Bland were eighth.

We are just focusing on what we can get done at each step.” That next step is Tuesday night in the Central Region tournament when the Patriots host Manchester on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Deep Run travels to play at Cosby on Tuesday at 4:45 p.m.

Penn, Molton, Brooke Perdue and Shelton teamed up for second in the 4x100 relay while Harrington, Fisher, Kiana Minor and Richardson took fifth in the 4x400 relay. Richardson also gave the Patriots a fifth place finish in the 800. As in seasons past, Hanover County athletes dominated the girls pole vault. Douglas Freeman’s Sakura Kim won the event by clearing 9-03 but she was followed by Patrick Henry senior Emily Alvarez and LeeDavis sophomore Madison Angus. C-fed senior Austin Lackey took fifth and Patriot junior Samantha Stanley was seventh. Breidenbaugh gave Hanover a third place finish in the 1600 and 3200. Lee-Davis junior Bonny Turnage was sixth in the 1600 and Patriot sophomore Amy Dunham seventh in the 3200. Atlee freshman Carly Feyerabend claimed fourth in the high jump. Sheppard gave Lee-Davis a seventh place finish in the triple

jump. Hanover came in seventh in team points, Lee-Davis 11th and Atlee 12th. The Group AAA state championships take place June 1-2 at Sports Backers Stadium.

Deep Run........... 000 000 0 — 0 4 0 Patrick Henry..... 001 003 x — 4 8 0 Anderson and Grandstaff. Mitchell and Gilman. Records: Deep Run 14-6; Patrick Henry 19-1

BOYS Team results: Atlee 72, Highland Springs 57, Matoaca 51, Douglas Freeman 48, Mis Godwin 48, Deep Run 43; Midlothian 38, Manchester 35, Thomas Dale 26.5, Cosby 22, John Marsha21,Dinwiddie20,Patrick Henry20,Clover Hill 19.5, Varina 19, Maggie Walker GS 15, Lee-Davis 15, Glen Allen 14, Meadowbrook 10, J.R. Tucker 10, Hermitage 9, Prince George 9, L.C. Bird 9, Colonial Heights 8, James River 8, Petersburg 7, Hanover 3, Monacan 2, Henrico 1. GIRLS Team results: Cosby 112, Patrick Henry 77.5, Douglas Freeman 44, Meadowbrook 37, Highland Springs 37, Armstrong 35.3, Hanover 29, Clover Hill 25, Midlothian 23, Mis Godwin 21.3, Lee-Davis 20, Atlee 18, Manchester 18, J.R. Tucker 18, Henrico 17, Deep Run 16, L.C. Bird 14, Maggie Walker GS 13.5, John Marsha13, Dinwiddie 13, Thomas Dale 11, Matoaca 10, Monacan 8, Glen Allen 8, Huguenot 6, Hopewe5, Prince George 4. For complete results go to www. mechlocal.com.

Raiders maintain hold on soccer trophy

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Atlee’s Ashley Riefner, above right, demonstrated her Capital District Player of the Year skills by driving a penalty kick past Hanover’s first team all-district keeper Caroline Crowder, above left, to give the Raiders a 3-2 lead and eventually the tournament title. Below right: The Raiders face early adversity when senior Captain Sam Armentrout suffered injury and did not return.

Unbeaten Atlee holds oﬀ Hawks By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com This year the Capital District Championships proved that being the top seed wasn’t all it was cracked up to be. Of the four sports played, only a single No. 1 seed came away with a trophy. But even that one title did not come easy. Atlee claimed the Capital District girl’s soccer championship, but of the six straight trophies for the Raiders, 2012 may go down as the hardest to achieve. No. 2 seed Hanover (13-4) gave Atlee (18-0) everything they had, missing on two opportunities to tie the game in the final minute before falling to 3-2. With the win Atlee seniors Sammy Florimo, Ashley Riefner, Caila Mullen, Sam Armentrout and Katie Tilson can now claim a championship in all four of their high school seasons. “It’s awesome that I’ve done it four years in a row,” said Riefner who earned Capital District Player of the Year honors. “It just shows how hard our team’s worked over the past couple of years.”

Playing in extreme heat for one of the few times this season, both teams faced an environment they were not used to. “Honestly I’m concerned about conditioning still even though it’s late in the season,” said Atlee coach Bruce Lovelace. “We’ve had a lot of shorter games. I was concerned.” Though cramping and exhaustion affected both sides, the Raiders quickly faced greater adversity losing two starters to injury in the first eight minutes of the game. A little over one minute in, Atlee freshman Molly Shields went down with a leg injury after her solo attack produced a collision with Hanover keeper Caroline Crowder. Seven minutes later, the Raiders suffered a more devastating loss when Capital District first team senior captain Sam Armentrout took an inadvertent shot to the face which resulted in an apparent broken nose and was out for the remainder of the contest. The player most affected by the absence of Armentrout was Riefner, as the two had formed a long-standing talented tandem for the Raiders. “She’s been like my best friend forever so it felt weird

without her on the field with me,” Riefner said. “But I thought we pulled it together and kind of got the win for Sam and for ourselves.” With Armentrout out, Lovelace was forced to make changes. “It’s a tough adjustment but as a team we played through it so I wasn’t too worried,” he said. “A lot of people stepped up. “I did a rotation,” Lovelace said. “We were experimenting. I have a starting lineup and they play most of the time so it was partly my fault for not adjusting more, but the players went in and did what they were supposed to do.” Atlee appeared to grab the lead in the 18th minute when Lindsay Wilkins sent a header into the net past Crowder’s fingertips, but the goal was disallowed on a penalty. But the Raiders saw the opposite side of luck two minutes later when Brooke Jerman placed a perfect corner kick from the left side in front of the net which produced an own-goal and a 1-0 Atlee lead. It only took Hanover three minutes to answer when Annie Sadler split the defense to cross a shot from the right side past Raiders’ keeper Jordan Smith. It was Shields, back on the

field, who put Atlee back on top. In the 14th minute, Shields drove in tight, drew Crowder out in the box then scored past her. Hanover’s Joe Broscious, who earned Coach of the Year honors, made adjustments to compensate for Atlee’s attack. “I noticed that Coach Lovelace kind of opted for a little more speed up top and so I tried to adjust my lineup to combat that,” he said. “I think that was about the middle of the first half when he made that change. I think it took us kind of the rest of the first half to get re-acclimated to where everybody was new and I think the second half they finally did a much better job of shutting down.” The Hawks had two opportunities to tie the game in the first but Atlee’s Smith, who finished with five saves, smothered both attempts. But in the 48th minute, Hawk senior forward Shelby Hooe took a feed from the left side and slipped the ball past Smith to knot the game 2-2. The effort was something that pleased Broscious. “It seems like every time we’ve played them, we’ve kind of had to play catch-up,” he said. “They’ve always gotten on the board first and so I think that

kind of leads to it a little bit more, maybe a little panic that they need to make something happen immediately. So give credit to the girls, they came back and tied twice.” Atlee had four more legitimate chances to retake the lead but Crowder, who finished with seven saves, was there to end each of them. In the 73rd minute, Atlee took the lead for good when Riefner connected on a penalty kick, driving the ball into the left corner past a diving Crowder. Though disappointed with the loss, Brocsious could not complain about his team’s effort. “I told the girls before the game that I don’t want us to be okay with just being able to play with them,” he said. “We’re at the point where we’re up to the line now, we’ve just got to take that step over and we gave it everything we had tonight. They have a great team over there.” After getting three close wins over the Hawks, Lovelace would not be surprised to see them for a fourth time. “It was a tough game. Hanover played well,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they can do in regionals and we can meet them again in the regional finals.” As for the Raiders’ own pros-

pects, Riefner believe they can go far. “I honestly think that if we work hard we can definitely make it to states,” she said. “We’re just going to have to play that soccer that we know we can do.” Atlee opens regional play on Tuesday, May 29, hosting Prince George while Hanover travels to Thomas Dale. The girls semifinals are Thursday, May 31, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Deep Run with the championship the following evening at 5:30 p.m. Hanover............................... 1 1 — 2 Atlee.................................... 2 1 — 3 Saves: Crowder (H) 7; Smith (A) 5 Records: Hanover 13-4; Atlee 18-0

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Hanover’s Cole Snider, left, battles Atlee’s Scott Carol (16) for possession of the ball. Snider came up with a hat trick on his 18th birthday to give the Hawks their first Capital District Tournament championship.

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the game,” Coach Jackie Davis said. “We have to come out and play from start to finish and we didn’t do that tonight. Those two first inning mistakes set the tone tonight, and that’s all Atlee needed to get going.” The Raiders added two more in the second inning anchored by a two-run homer from catcher Cameron Hall. The sophomore was ready and waiting for one particular pitch and she got it. “I knew I was only going to get one inside pitch to work with, and I saw it coming and I felt it. It felt good,” Hall said. Atlee pitcher Jessica Holte stumped the L-D lineup, holding them to just three hits. “I thought she controlled the plate well tonight,” Earley said. The C-Feds showed life in the sixth inning. Bolstered by two Raider errors, Lee-Davis plated two runs but it was too late and too little. Davis said her team would put the disappointing loss behind and move in to this week’s regionals with the same resolve that compiled a 12-1 district record. “This game was about pride. It doesn’t affect us one way or the other in the regionals,” she said. “If you have take a loss

here to get a win Tuesday, then you do that.” Lee-Davis hosts Prince George at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Atlee travels to Dinwiddie for their first round match up, also Tuesday at 6 p.m. Lee-Davis outfielder Casey Price captured Capital District player of the year honors and Lauren McIntyre was named pitcher of the year. Glen Allen coach Layne Nuckols was named coach of the year.

against Atlee’s keeper with less than eight minutes to play. “I know I wanted it, especially this game,” Snider said. “I wanted a lot more and I think you can tell everybody else wanted it a lot more.” Though falling in the district championship, Thompson believes Atlee will rebound in regionals. “Up until this point we were playing well,” he said. “We were knocking the ball The Central Region semifiaround well. I have every confidence we’re going to go in and nals will be played at Deep Run, give whoever we play, Matoaca 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,

R-MC’s Bauer honored Contributed report

Randolph-Macon College Softball’s Laura Bauer was named to the 2012 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-South Region Second-Team. Bauer is first Yellow Jacket in program history to earn all-region honors. A Second-Team All-ODAC choice in 2012, Bauer capped her career in Ashland with a senior season that saw her bat .388 with eight homeruns. Her Atlee............................ 1 200 010 - 4 Lee-Davis.................... 0 000 020 - 2 batting average was good for LD: McIntyre and Cottrell. A: Holte ninth-best in the ODAC, while and Hall. her eight homers was third most in the league. The New Kent native also fashioned career bests this season in hits (47), doubles (13), runs (20), and RBI (36). Bauer’s .497 on-base percentage

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I guess, we’re going to give them a good run.” Likewise, Smith feels the Hawks’ championship momentum will continue on into regional play. “We just need to keep our head and realize this is fun and we’ve got to take it a game at a time rather than setting goals that we might or might not get,” he said. “We need to realize this is our moment going forward and maybe we’ll make some noise.”

and .694 slugging percentage ranked third and fourth highest, respectively among her ODAC peers. Defensively, Bauer started all 43 games behind the plate, throwing out a league best eight runners attempting to steal. The Yellow Jackets career leader in doubles with 30, Bauer ranks second in the RMC record books and with 29 homeruns and 123 RBI, while her .355 batting average and 138 hits rank in the top-five all time. Her 29 long balls also ranks fourth-best in the history of the ODAC . Bauer was a member of a senior class that helped R-MC break the school record for wins twice during their careers, including the 2012 squad that finished with 29 victories.

Hanover................................ 4 2 – 6 Atlee...................................... 1 0 – 1 H: Cole Snider 3, Travis Borkey 2, Scott Carrol; A: Brad Robertson Saves: Hurst (H) 5, McIlwaine (H); Highland Springs Justin Smith (A) 9 Beck earned Capital District Records: Atlee 13-2-1; Hanover 142-1

May 30. The championship is at Deep Run on Friday, June 1, at 7:30 p.m.

Coach of the Year honors.

Jenkins honored Contributed report Radford junior pitcher Jackie Jenkins and senior shortstop Nichole Beall were selected to the NFCA Division I AllMid Atlantic Region Teams, announced Thursday morning by the National Fastpitch Association. It is the third first-team selection, a first in program history, for Beall, while Jenkins garners second-team recognition in back-to-back seasons. Jenkins, an Atlee alum, who is the second pitcher in program history to win back-to-back Big South Pitcher of the Year honors, was stellar in conference play, posting a league-best 10 wins and 1.37 ERA, while posting two shutouts and walking a Big South-low 1.28 batters per seven innings. She concluded her junior campaign 17-9 with a 2.16 ERA in 162 inning of work.

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Jackie Jenkins

Ranked third in wins and fourth in ERA, Jenkins tied for second in the league with five shutouts, including a three-hit performance in the Big South Tournament opener against Winthrop. Named to the alltournament team, she also picked up another win with 2.2 innings of shutout relief in a 10inning thriller against GardnerWebb.

Congratulations Militia U15

Woodson honored

Due to editorial mistake, last week’s article on CNU’s Chelsea Mitchell included an incorrect photograph. Mitchell, pictured above, earned NFCA All-American honors.

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Staff reports Mechanicsville native Tracy Woodson was named Horizon League baseball coach of the year after leading Valparaiso to the conference’s regular-season title. The Crusaders went 228 in the league, 32-22 overall. Woodson, a Benedictine graduate, starred at N.C. State and played 13 seasons of professional baseball, five in the big leagues. He coached and managed in over the Crusaders’ program in the minor leagues before taking August 2006.

Photo submitted by Chris Cook

Militia players were Colin Disesa, Jacob Wright, Tyler Flora, Trevor Cook, Christian Wayne, Hunter Bellows, Sam Brown, Josh Davies, Phillip Burns, Walker Scaglione, Jacob Hale, Alex OConnell, Grant Johnson, Alex Helm, Marcus Bazala, Nick Cline, Hunter Bagby, Johnny Babilon, Zach Jacobs, and Mattie Duignam. The team was coached by Randolph Macon Men’s Lacrosse coaches JB Sheridan, Brennen Green, and Ryan Rohde.

Congratulations to the Militia U15 team for winning the Summer Slam Lacrosse Tournament last weekend. Militia went undefeated and outscored their opponents by a total of 48-16. Included in the victories were wins over select teams from Raleigh, Charlotte (Lake Norman), and Charlottesville. Submitted by Chris Cook

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Friday, June 8 The Dawn Progressive Association will be sponsoring a Fish and Fried Chicken Dinner from 12-6 p.m. The Dinner will be held at Dawn Community Center 16315 Dawn Blvd Hanover, Va (Caroline County). You have a choice of 2 sides which consist of potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, string beans, dessert and rolls. The cost is $9. All proceeds will benefit the Dawn Progressive Assoc to assist in renovating the Community Center. Please come out and support the DPA. You will be able to eat in or carry out. You may contact the following person to place your order in advance: Janette Washington-804-994-5062, Harolynn Quash 994-8720, Hattie Smith 994-2930, Arlene Thompson 876-3844, Evelyn Gregory 994-2749, Delores Stevens 994-2628.

Saturday, June 9 JMSD spring gala – 6 p.m. at Hanover High School featuring the Ballet “Cinderella”. This is a fundraiser for Hanover Show Choirs. There will also be a show on Sunday, June 10 at 1 p.m. Tickets sold at the door: $12 adults and child $10 (3 - 11). Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

TheResourcesforIndependent Living, Inc. is sponsoring a workshop from 2-5 p.m. for people who want to become Professional Consumer-Directed Assistants, supporting people with disabilities with to live in the community. Call Kelly Hickok at 3536503 for information. Even to be held at Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, BBQ Chicken and Rib Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Dinner and Car Show at Frog Level Volunteer Fire Sunday, June 10 Department located at P.O. Box Hanover Humane Society 201, Hanover, Va. from 5-7 p.m. will hold a cat adoption stand Eat in or take out. For more infor- at the Virginia Center PetSmart mation please call 338-8697. store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety. TheResourcesforIndependent org for available animals and Living, Inc. is sponsoring a work- additional adoption informashop at the Mechanicsville Library tion. - 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 from Monday, June 11 2-5 p.m. for people who want to Breath Matters will meet become Professional Consumerfrom 1:30-3:30 p.m. at CJW Directed Assistants, supporting Chippenham Hospital, Kraus people with disabilities with to Auditorium, 7101 Jahnke Road, live in the community. Call Kelly Richmond, VA 23225. Breath Hickok at 353-6503 for informaMatters is a Central Virginia suption. port group for those who suffer from chronic lung diseases. Ice Cream Social at the Atlee Speaker: Mr. Paul Fogelberg, Branch Library at 1 p.m. Sign up patient advocate and former for the Summer Reading program Director for Pulmonary Fibrosis and enjoy ice cream provided by Advocates Foundation and past the Friends of the Atlee Library. board member of the Coalition for For more information call 559Pulmonary Fibrosis, will discuss 0654 or visit the library at 9161 the topic: “Idiopathic Pulmonary Atlee Road. Fibrosis Legislation—Your Part, Your Disease.” This disease is rapIce Cream Social and Book idly increasing. Refreshments are Share at the Hanover Branch provided courtesy of Lincare, Inc., Library at 11 a.m. Enjoy ice cream respiratory specialists. Call 804 and share your favorite books. 378-0628 for more information or Sign up for the Summer Reading online at www.breathmatters.org. Program, too! Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more infor- Tuesday, June 12 The King William Democratic mation call 365-6210 or visit the Committee will hold its monthlibrary at 7527 Library Drive. ly meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Ice Cream Social at the Pamunkey Baptist Association Mechanicsville Branch Library at Center, 18627 King William Road, 11 a.m. Sign up for the Summer directly across from Acquinton Reading program and enjoy ice Elementary School. Membership cream provided by the Friends is free, and new members are of the Mechanicsville Library. For welcome! For information, go more information call 746-9615 or to www.kwdems.org or call 450visit the library at 7461 Sherwood 0346. Locust Grove Farm features fine art, wine, music, food, carriage rides, a silent auction and a children’s activities tent. Tickets cost non-tasters $5, wine tasters $10 in advance/$15 at door. Children 12 and under free. For more information please visit www.locustgrove1665.com or call 769-8201.

Bring a blanket and enjoy a relaxing day at the 7th Annual Wine and Arts Festival at Locust Grove being celebrated from 10-5 p.m. in Walkerton, VA. This family friendly festival at Crossing Place.

NOW AVAILABLE

in racks and boxes at the following locations in Ashland, Hanover, King William and around Mechanicsville. MECHANICSVILLE 23111

MECHANICSVILLE 23116

HANOVER 23069

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

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.

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

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

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200 Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street

M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy

Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54 Rite Aid 607 England Street

KING WILLIAM 23086 Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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

Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.

MANQUIN 23106

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Breakfast & Lunch 539 S. Washington Hwy.

Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 North Railroad Ave.

Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

ASHLAND 23005

Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.

GLEN ALLEN 23059 STUDLEY 23162 Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

see CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

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May 30, 2012

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Wizards

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Austin

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Drop Dead Diva Toxic

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Birdcage

301

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“Harry Potter”

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301

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Real Time W/ Bill Maher

›› “Life as We Know It” (2010) Katherine Heigl.

320

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(11:00) “The Dilemma”

(12:50) ››› “Rising Sun” (1993) Sean Connery.

320

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›› “The Medallion” (2003) ‘PG-13’

Deadliest Catch Å Good Luck

›› “Practical Magic” (1998) Sandra Bullock.

Drop Dead Diva Ah, Men Drop Dead Diva Å

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››› “Garden State” (2004) Zach Braff.

MLB Baseball: Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox. (N) (Live) Å

Payne

Update

Jeopardy!

Payne

Funniest Home Videos

(23-PBS) Dyer Wishes Fulfilled

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Easy Yoga Pain

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Old House

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(:44) ››‡ “Overboard” (1987, Comedy) Goldie Hawn. Å

NASCAR

›› “A Walk to Remember” (2002, Romance) Shane West.

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Gentleman

The Office

2012 Stanley Cup Final: Los Angeles Kings at TBA. Game 2. (N) Å Campmeeting Funniest Home Videos

Lawrence Welk: Precious Memories ’ Å

Funniest Home Videos

(:29) Saturday Night Live

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Sunny

WGN News at Nine (N)

30 Rock ’

Scrubs ’

As Time Goes By Reunion Special Å

EastEnders EastEnders Nature ’

Nature Black Mamba ’

Civilization: The West and the Rest

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(:15) ››‡ “Starsky & Hutch” (2004) Å

(:15) ››‡ “Fun With Dick & Jane” (2005)

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King

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Dog the Bounty Hunter

(SPIKE)

First Blood

Dog the Bounty Hunter

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Storage Wars Å

(:44) ›› “Rambo: First Blood Part II” (1985, Action) ’

Law & Order: SVU

30 Seconds

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(2:00) “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” Friends ’

11 PM

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King

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››› “Cape Fear” (1991) ‘R’ Å

College Softball

Old House

“The Wedding Planner”

Pregame

NBA Basketball: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder.

Seinfeld

Big Bang

›› “Failure to Launch” (2006) Å

Storage

Dog the Bounty Hunter

Civilization: The West and the Rest ››‡ “It’s Complicated” (2009)

Inside the NBA (N) (Live)

Falling

››‡ “Just Like Heaven” (2005)

Flipped Off (N) Å

›› “Walking Tall” (2004, Action) The Rock. ’

››‡ “Green Zone” (2010) Matt Damon. Premiere. ’

(:01) Flipped Off Å

Storage

“A Few Good Men” ’

(DISC)

Deadliest Catch Å

(NICK)

iCarly ’

Victorious

Rock

iCarly ’

Victorious

Yes, Dear

Friends ’

(DISN)

Good Luck

Jessie ’

Austin

Shake It

Jessie ’

Good Luck

Austin

Shake It

Jessie ’

Good Luck

Shake It

Austin

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(FAM)

Practical

›› “A Walk to Remember” (2002, Romance) Shane West.

(LIFE)

“Playdate” (2012, Drama) Marguerite Moreau. Å

(AMC)

(2:00) “The Cowboys”

301

(HBO)

››› “X-Men: First Class” (2011) ‘PG-13’ Å

320

(MAX)

Breakdown

››› “Rio Bravo” (1959, Western) John Wayne, Dean Martin. Å

Snow White ››‡ “Liar Liar” (1997) ‘PG-13’

(:35) ››› “Big Stan” (2007) Rob Schneider. ‘R’

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(WGN)

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6:30

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7:30

››‡ “The Notebook” (2004)

›‡ “The Resident” (2011) Hilary Swank. Å

Imaginary

››› “Independence Day” (1996, Science Fiction) Will Smith, Bill Pullman.

››› “Independence Day” (1996)

››‡ “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”

“Harry Potter Deathly Hallows”

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8:30

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“Rise of the Planet of the Apes”

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SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

Wanted: Adv. Woman

Stompin’ Ground

My Life 365

IndyCar Racing

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Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition Tony ’

News

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60 Minutes ’ Å

Dogs in the City Å

The Good Wife Å

CSI: Miami ’ Å

News

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Big Bang

Amer. Dad

Simpsons

Family Guy

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Big Bang

Ring of Honor Wrestling

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Paid Prog.

Hates Chris Heartland Step by Step

›› “Clockstoppers” (2002) Jesse Bradford.

MLB Baseball: Chicago Cubs at San Francisco Giants. (N) (Live) Å

(23-PBS) Love Never

Great Performances “The Phantom of the Opera.” Å

(57-PBS) The War ’

The War ’ Å (DVS)

30 Rock ’

Cleveland

How I Met

Burgers

SportsNet

JUNE 3, 2012 11:30 12 AM

SportsNet

Judge Judy Judge Judy Big Bang

Ravens

11 PM

SportsNet

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Sports Unlimited

›››› “Beauty and the Beast” (1991, Fantasy)

“Imaginary Friend” (2012) Lacey Chabert. Å

›››› “Titanic” (1997, Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

College Softball To Be Announced

›››› “Beauty and the Beast” (1991, Fantasy)

“Shadow of Fear” (2012) Amanda Righetti. Å

Catch

Amer. Dad

To Be Announced

Two Men

Adele Live in London ’

2012 Miss USA Competition (N) ’ (Live) Å

The Closer Speed Bump

The Closer Live Wire

How I Met

The British Beat (My Music) ’ Å (:43) The War ’ Å (DVS)

(:35) Law & Order Å

News

Inside Edit.

Paid Prog.

King

Friends ’

Comedy.TV

News/Nine

Replay

The Unit ’ Å

Monk

Superstars of Seventies Soul Live (My Music) ’ Å

(8:47) The War ’ Å (DVS)

Memorial Day Concert

(USA)

(3:30) ››‡ “It’s Complicated” (2009) Å

(TNT)

(3:30) ›› “Four Brothers” (2005)

(WTBS)

››‡ “Just Like Heaven” (2005) Å

›› “Failure to Launch” (2006) Å

›› “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” (2009) Å

(:05) ›› “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” (2009) Å

Men-Work

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Longmire Pilot Å

Criminal

(SPIKE)

(:15) ››‡ “Green Zone” (2010, Action) Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear. ’

››‡ “The Transporter 2” (2005, Action)

››‡ “The Transporter 2” (2005, Action) ’

›› “The Marine 2” (2009) ’

(DISC)

MythBusters ’ Å

MythBusters (N) Å

Head Games ’ Å

MythBusters ’ Å

MythBuster

(NICK)

iCarly ’

Victorious

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Yes, Dear

’70s Show

George

Friends ’

(DISN)

Phineas

Good Luck

A.N.T. Farm Jessie ’

Austin

Good Luck

A.N.T. Farm Jessie ’

(FAM)

››‡ “The Notebook” (2004) Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams.

(LIFE)

(3:00) Movie

(AMC)

(3:15) ›› “The Wedding Planner”

(:45) ››‡ “Two Weeks Notice” (2002) Sandra Bullock.

301

(HBO)

(3:00) ››› “Seabiscuit” (2003) ’

››‡ “Mr. Popper’s Penguins”

320

(MAX)

Cape Fear

Law & Order: SVU

››› “Patriot Games” (1992, Suspense) Harrison Ford. Å

Criminal Minds Corazon

Shake It

A.N.T. Farm Austin

Law & Order: SVU

MythBusters ’ Å Yes, Dear

A.N.T. Farm Shake It

“Imaginary Friend” (2012) Lacey Chabert. Å The Killing 72 Hours ’

(:15) ››› “Unstoppable” (2010) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

(:40) ›› “Eurotrip” (2004) ‘NR’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña. Å

The Glades Å

’70s Show

A.N.T. Farm Jessie ’

›› “The Last Song” (2010, Drama) Miley Cyrus. Premiere.

›‡ “The Resident” (2011) Hilary Swank. Å

(:40) ›› “The Art of War” (2000) Wesley Snipes.

Criminal Minds Å

Law & Order: SVU

›› “He’s Just Not That Into You”

“Killshot” (2009) Diane Lane, Mickey Rourke. Å (:01) Longmire Pilot

Friends ’

›› “The Time Traveler’s Wife” (2009) Rachel McAdams.

Wizards J. Osteen

Drop Dead Diva Å

The Client List (N) Å

The Killing Bulldog (N)

Mad Men (N) Å

(:04) The Pitch (N)

Game of Thrones Å

(:10) Veep

(:10) Game of Thrones ’ Å

(:15) ››› “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” Å

(:40) Girls

(:01) “Imaginary Friend” (2012) Å

››‡ “Unknown” (2011) Liam Neeson. Å

The Mechanicsville Local

Mad Men Zane’s Sex

May 30, 2012

event is called Splashapalooza. Wear your bathing suit, bring Continued from pg. 31 b a towel and prepare to get wet. Parents: Drop your kids off at Wednesday, June 13 Stevi B’s will donate 10 percent 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. - for more of sales -- dine-in and carry-out info call 746-5081 or visit www. -- to the Henry Fire Department walnutgrovebaptist.com. (Hanover Station 6) between the Harmony in Hanover hours of 6-9 p.m. The restaurant is located at 9158 Atlee Road in Concert Series at Hanover Mechanicsville. Fo more informa- Tavern. Richmond legend Robbin Thompson will perform tion, visit www.henryvfd.org. at Hanover Tavern in the second of four scheduled fundraising Friday, June 15 concerts. Robbin has won the Friday Night Kids Club kicks American Song Festival twice, off another Summer Spectacular at and has recorded more than a Walnut Grove Church. Children dozen albums. Thompson, along ages 4 – grade 5 are welcome from with friend Steve Bassett, authored 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Friday nights the song “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” this summer – and it’s free. The

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