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Newton and Kusnerick to InterCity visits boost lead Lee-Davis graduates visions for communities By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com hen Joseph Newton, the 2011 valedictorian at LeeDavis High School, heads to college in the fall, he is confident he is well prepared for the educational challenges ahead. With a grade point average of 4.68, he praises the education he has received at Lee-Davis. “I got to have some great teachers who I

Tom Silvestri, chair of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce, talked about what was learned during chambersponsored InterCity visits the last two years at last Thursday’s Hanover Business Council breakfast at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. In 2009, the three-day trip was to North Carolina to look Jim Fields/The Local at and learn from community Owen Matthews, left, and Tom Silvestri chat at the Hanover

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will remember for a very long time, especially Lesa Berlinghoff and Ian Shenk,” he said. Graduating as salutatorian with a GPA of 4.57 is Julie Kusnerick. Joseph is the son of Craig and Terri Newton of Mechanicsville. At Lee-Davis, he serves as president of the National Honor Society, president and

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founder of the Math Club and captain of Battle of the Brains. In the community, Joseph is a member of the Hanover Recreational Basketball League. He serves as a peer leader at the Church of the Redeemer. His next step on the education ladder is the pursuit of a biomedical engineering degree at Virginia Commonwealth University. From there, he plans to attend medical school at VCU Health System, formerly the Medical College of Virginia (MCV), and become a cardiologist. Julie, the daughter of Dave and Jenny Kusnerick of Mechanicsville, echoed

Joseph’s sentiments about the experience at Lee-Davis. “I had many inspiring teachers and wonderful friends while

at Lee-Davis High School.” Her school involvements include serving as vice president of the Beta Club and treasurer of the National Honor Society. She is a member of the Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, SODA (Student Organization for Developing Attitudes) and Senior Class Council. She see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 8 `

see INTERCITY, pg. 16 `

Business Council for the Richmond Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Thursday at Randolph-Macon College.

Peace shares plan for re-election bid worked hard to keep Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, taxes low, make our announces his intenschools better and tions to seek a fourth communities safer, two-year term to create opportunities serve the people of for job creation and Hanover, New Kent economic growth, and King William and provide excelcounties. lent customer ser“Serving the vice. I have honored PEACE people of the 97th my commitments District in the over my three Virginia House of Delegates is a terms, but I strongly believe that tremendous honor,” Peace said. there is much more work to be “As a delegate to the Virginia General Assembly, I have see PEACE, pg. 4 `

Tomato Festival needs volunteers How would you like to be a part of one of the most popular events in Hanover? The Hanover Tomato Festival is looking for a few good men and women to assist on Saturday, July 9, at Pole Green Park, located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. With more than 40,000 attendees expected and a fun day of games, rides, crafters, artisans, tomatoes and great food planned, extra hands are needed to see TOMATO, pg. 8 `

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Fine Arts Festival to be held Saturday at King William High Admission is free of charge. The King William Public Schools Educational Donations will be accepted to benefit Foundation will present its First Annual Fine Arts Festival from 2 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Education Foundation projects and Music & Fine Arts Theater. June 4, at King William High School. The afternoon also will include food, student Featuring bands and choirs, drama and forensics, individual talents, and Dawn’s School of artwork and a silent auction. Dance. see FESTIVAL, pg. 8 `

9 COMMUNITY Joyce Crown-Williams talks to CHES principal Sarah Calveric about unique project.

25 SPORTS Atlee baseball takes both district titles.

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done to make a smaller government and a stronger economy a reality. To improve our community’s quality of life and sustain Virginia’s economic recovery, government must lower the burden on taxpayers and respect individual liberty. For these reasons, I am announcing my intention to seek re-election.” “As many people know, I consider my service a team effort,” he added. “I thank my wife and children for their love, encouragement and support. Additionally, I appreciate the work of my chief of staff Julie Coggsdale and legislative district chairman Norman Sulser for their tireless work across the district.” Peace serves on the Courts of Justice, Health Welfare and Institutions, General Laws, and Finance Committees. Speaker of the House William J. Howell has recognized Peace’s leadership skills and appointed him to several statewide boards important to the district: Joint Commission on Health Care, Virginia Commission on Youth, State Advisory Council on Career and Technical Education. He also is a member of several legislative groups, including the Conservative Caucus, Rural Caucus, Tourism Caucus, the Virginia Indian Commemorative Commission and the War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. This summer he will participate in a national leadership forum at UVA for emerging state legislators. Peace, a consistent supporter of small business and prior recipient of the National Federation of Independent Business endorsement, recently visited small businesses in the district to learn whether the modest economic recovery is reaching local businesses and what the appropriate state government response should be. Peace recently shared a report of the 2011 General Assembly Session and called attention to a reduction of taxes and fees on businesses, particularly those on small business. He conveyed his support for recently passed budget amendments that work to phase out the accelerated sales tax which required nearly 9,000 retailers to pay July’s sales tax in June. The phase-out of the accelerated sales tax begins immediately and 80 percent of impacted retailers will not have to remit an accelerated sales tax payment. Peace acknowledged that the General Assembly has made the tough, but necessary, choices over the last two years to keep

Virginia a top state for business, to raise a family and to earn a living. He also said that legislators have made various reforms and approved targeted cuts in funding to programs taking spending back to 2008 levels. He said that the focus has been and should remain on funding core services without any tax increases. During the 2011 Session, Peace placed legislative efforts on job and economic development issues for suburban and rural areas. He successfully sponsored a measure to call for lower taxes as incentives to attract manufacturing industry, specifically defense production business (HB1822). Recognizing the importance of a well trained and educated workforce, Peace co-sponsored the “Top Jobs for the 21st Century” Act, creating a pathway for greater access and reduced costs at our institutions of higher learning. This bill will provide a blueprint for an additional 100,000 degrees awarded over the next 15 years. Locally, he successfully carried a bill authorizing the Virginia Racing Commission to join the Interstate Racing Compact to improve the horse industry so important to much of the district. For non-legislative achievement, he said he is proud of his leadership role in bringing natural gas service to King William County. Government reform also is a top priority. Peace said his legislative leadership has produced results in the areas of government efficiency by allowing cost-saving joint aid agreements among localities arranging for the provision of aid to one another (HB2364) and government reforms saving the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars by eliminating unproductive and unnecessary state boards and commissions (HB2520). He previously passed legislation to create more accountability by requiring local governing bodies and their school boards to annually publish their approved budgets online. Peace also sponsored and passed a resolution honoring state sovereignty and 10th amendment federalist principles because of his growing concern regarding the growth of the federal government (HR46). Among his list of endorsements from elected officials from the counties in the district are: Hanover County Commonwealth’s Attorney R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III; Col. David R. Hines, sheriff; Col. V. Stuart Cook, sheriff (retired); Clerk of the Court Frank D. Hargrove Jr.; Treasurer M. Scott Miller; Board of Supervisors Robert R. Setliff,

Elton J. Wade Sr. and Deborah B. Winans; King William County Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephen Palmer; Commissioner of the Revenue Sally W. Pearson;, Sheriff Jeff Walton; Board of Supervisors Cecil Schools and D.L. “Danny” Wright; and New Kent County Commissioner of the Revenue Laura M. Ecimovic; Board of Supervisors Thomas W. Evelyn and Stran L. Trout;, Clerk of Court Karen Butler; School Board member Terri Lindsay, and Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr. Over the years, Peace said his voting record has earned him an A+ Rating from the National Rifle Association, 100 percent scorecard from Virginia Society for Human Life and the Family Foundation, a “Legislative Leader” by the League of Conservation Voters, frequent supporter of business by VA FREE (Virginia Chamber of Commerce), a long-time supporter of the Virginia Ag and Forest Initiatives and previously endorsed by Virginia Farm Bureau. Since being elected to represent the residents of the 97th District, Peace has been named the State Police Association and Virginia Sheriff ’s Association legislative Rookie of the Year (2006) and the legislator of the year for the Virginia Assisted Living Association (2007), the Virginia Council for Private Education and the Virginia Optometric Association (2009), the Virginia Housing Coalition and the Virginia Retail Merchants’ Association (2010). Before his public service in the legislature, Peace worked at McGuire Woods Consulting, a national public affairs and public relations firm. He began his public affairs career by working as a legislative aide to then-Del. Eric Cantor and as a law clerk for the Richmond City Attorney and Virginia’s Attorney General. Currently, Peace consults for Smithfield Foods Inc. and is an active member of the District of Columbia (DC) Bar. He has taught legal studies as an adjunct professor of legal studies at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. An avid history buff, Peace serves as the executive director of Historic Polegreen Church Foundation, a historic preservation non-profit foundation, and established the Road to Revolution State Heritage Trail to honor the life and influence of Patrick Henry. Peace received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Hampden-Sydney College see PEACE, pg. 8 `

Local church supports L’Arche Mission Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com OnMay22,MessiahLutheran Church in Mechanicsville welcomed members of the Central Virginia Friends of L’Arche (CVFL) and L’Arche Blue Ridge Mountains (Lynchburg) at a special unified service. Messiah members presented the group with a $1,000 donation in support of their community life. The CVFL is seeking to form a L’Arche community in the Richmond area. L’Arche, a nonprofit, multinational organization of faithbased communities, is committed to providing family-style homes and critical support to intellectually disabled adults, while promoting a family environment of love and respect, religious and cultural diversity, and celebration of its members’ unique gifts. The vision of CVFL devel-

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Voting is a privilege and a responsibility Having been raised by parents who firmly believed it is our responsibility to take part in the election process, my thoughts now turn to the 2011 balloting and the privilege we possess. There have been elections when the thought “I really don’t have time or feel like dealing with this today” came to mind. But, then, the words of my late father would ring through my head: “It’s not just a privilege, it’s our responsibility to vote.” If you haven’t registered to vote, make the time to do so. The Hanover County voter registrar’s office, which is located in room 119 of the Wickham Building at the government complex at 7497 County Complex Road in Hanover, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Voter registrar Teresa E. Smithson, deputy registrar Shirley M. Morris and Sharon A. Griffin, assistant registrar, also can be contacted by calling 365-6080 or 365-6081. The e-mail address is HanoverVoting@co.hanover.va.us. To vote in Virginia, you must be: ✓ A citizen of the United States. ✓ 18 years of age by the next general election. ✓ A resident of the precinct in which you will vote. With choices for our representatives in the General Assembly and on the Board of Supervisors facing us, be part of the solution and make a difference in our county by voting.

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| Reader Views has pushed this country to the edge of a cliff. It’s time for Southerners to get a backbone. She said the word Dixie Days is “problematic” and the name “tends to represent the past.” I read with dismay over the appointment of Jamelle So here we have a new superintendent that doesn’t realWilson as Hanover’s new school superintendent. This ize that all history represents the past. Good or bad, dependclearly defines what is wrong with the education system in see LETTERS, pg. 8 ` our once great nation. Back in 2005 the Sons of Confederate Veterans would host an event, “Dixie Days.” Ms. Wilson was on the advisory panel that made the decision to not let the fourth grade stuThe Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of dents come out and learn first-hand how life was during the interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your War of Northern Aggression, sometimes referred to as the address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to “Civil War.” This also was a factor in Hanover not wanting edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be the event on public property (which belongs to the citizens, published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers not the government), which the county succeeded in denyand not The Mechanicsville Local. ing access to Pole Green Park for this event a few years later. Send letters to: This has never been about the word Dixie, it’s the The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Confederate Battle flag that they are afraid will “offend” Mechanicsville, VA 23111 someone. Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com This political correctness has got to stop because it

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zine named Peace one of the “Top 40 Under 40.” Continued from pg. 4 b He is an alumnus of and earned his law degree from Leadership Metro Richmond the University of Richmond. and University of Virginia’s In 2005, Style Weekly maga- Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership. Along with their daughter Camden, son Henry and two dogs, Sidney and Laney, Continued from pg. 1 b Chris and his wife Ashley make was a delegate to Virginia Girls their home in Mechanicsville State. and attend a local Episcopal Julie is a member of the Girl Church. Scouts and studies ballet and Based on recent redistrictpointe at the School of Dance ing legislation, House Bill 5005, Arts. which was signed by Gov. Bob As she looks to the future, McDonnell on April 29, the she will be attending the reconstituted 97th District University of Virginia to conwill include about 80,000 tinue her education. Virginians across all of New

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Aquatic garden now a reality at CHES By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local fter months of planning and preparation, Cold Harbor Elementary School recently opened its new aquatic garden near the school’s playground. On Thursday, May 19, hundreds of parents, students, faculty and supporters turned out for the community celebration. “This was a true community effort,” Cold Harbor art teacher Joyce Crown-Williams said. She is credited as the inspiration behind the project, and she oversaw it from the initial planning and construc-

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Cold Harbor Elementary School students, photo at left, release koi into the pond at the newly opened aquatic garden. The photo above offers an overall view of the project. At right, mosaics created by the students add to the decor.

bring this to fruition,” Cold Harbor assistant principal Amy Williams said. Crown-Williams applied for a grant last February from Partners in the Arts, a local group that funds various educational art projects in the region, and received the initial $7,000-plus to begin the work. Rob McAdams, program coordinator for Partners, said the Cold Harbor project was just the sort of applicant the group embraces. “This project seemed to fit all of our criteria, and all of the

kids will remember this for the rest of their lives,” McAdams said. “From a fundable point of view, it was an easy decision for us.” Those funds accommodated the costs associated with the four mosaics that surround the small pond and other art aspects of the project, but the garden still needed funding for the stream and pool portion. That’s when local businesses and volunteers stepped up and provided funds, material and sweat equity for the project. Vanessa Straughn, a local

landscape designer whose daughter attends Cold Harbor, donated her time and expertise arranging the plant life around the stream. When it came to volunteering for the project, she said it was a no brainer. “This is such a good thing for the faculty and the students to have here, and it was fun to watch it evolve,” Staughn said. “Why wouldn’t I help out? I have the time and this is what I do. Straughn was only one of the many parents and organizations that donated to the

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Shirley L. Bingel, 63, of Wake, departed this world on May 10, 2011. She will never be forgotten. She will live on forever in the hearts, minds and souls of everyone she loved and who loved her.

Clarence Edward Carter, “Eddie”, age 75, died peacefully at his home in Mechanicsville, on May 21, 2011. He retired from Bear Island Paper Company in 2005. He was a man who put the needs of others before his own. There are too many accomplishments to list. He was born in Charlotte County, Virginia, on Dec. 15, 1935, to Jason and Myrtle Carter. Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; and his dog, “Rufus.” He is survived by his son, Glen and his wife, Theresa, and their two children, Joshua and Jonathan; his son, Duane and his wife, Carrie, and their two children, Brittany and Cole; his sister, Mary Hayes; and his brothers, Newton, Jason, William “Bill” and Frank. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June

1, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church, 4205 Ravenswood Road, Richmond. There will be a reception of family and friends immediately following the service in Fellowship Hall of the church. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Victory Junction Camp, as Eddie has always been about the children.

Annie L. Cash, of Ashland, entered into eternal rest Sunday, May 22, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Norma Allen; three sisters, Susie Harris, Dorothy Brooks, Cora Edwards; one brother, James Jones (Francis); seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, five sisters-in-law, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Family received friends at the Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimneys Ct., Ashland, Va., where there was a public viewing Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Homegoing services were held Thursday, May 26, 2011. Brown Grove Baptist Church, Ashland, Va. owensfuneralservices.com.

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Daisy Marie Cooke, 81, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 23, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and devoted husband of 43 years, Paul Matthew Cooke; two sons, Duane Cooke and wife, Kimberly, Michael Cooke and wife, Jane; two daughters, Dianne Smart and husband, Robert, Beverly Young and husband, William; daughterin-law, Rosemary Cooke, all of Richmond; eight grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, four nieces and four nephews. She is also survived by one sister, Elizabeth Rutledge; and two brothers, Carl Rutledge and wife, Sue, David Rutledge and wife, Lois. Daisy was a devoted wife and mother, a faithful woman who served the Lord her whole life, and lent a helping hand to others around her. She leaves a host of family, friends, and loved ones she will wait to join her. Visitation and funeral services were held at Life Church, 8378 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. The family received friends on Thursday, May 26, 2011, and the funeral service was held on Friday, May 27, 2011. Graveside services were held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can also be made to Life Church. Arrangements by Monaghan Funeral Home, Mechanicsville. Lillian Vaughn Eaves, 86, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 22, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell P. Eaves Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia E. Wood

(Sammy) of White Stone, Va.; her son, Kenneth P. Eaves of Mechanicsville, Va.; two grandchildren, Joe Fulcher (Tonya) and Michelle Kellam (Paul); and three greatgrandchildren, Michael, Chloe and Austin. As per her wishes, services were private. Memorial contributions may be made to Bon Secours Hospice, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226.

Warren B. Eib Jr., “Bart”, 63, of Mechanicsville, passed away on May 24, 2011. He is survived by his two children, Virginia J. Eib Robinson (R. Camillus Robinson Jr.) of Chicago, Ill., and Joseph W. Eib of Mechanicsville, Va.; two sisters, Lauren Eib of Tucson, Ariz., and Joanna Young of North Carolina; as well as many nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Warren was born in Columbus, Ohio, on May 16, 1948. Growing up, Warren had a strong sense of duty to his country. After graduating from Goochland High in 1966, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, following in the footsteps of his father. He served in Alaska as a Boatswain’s Mate on the USCGC Sorrel and the USCGC Point Martin based in Norfolk. During his career he conducted numerous search and rescue operations and went on to achieve the rank of Master Chief. After his active service, he became a Reservist, and in 1974 graduated from VCU with a degree in Criminal Justice. In 1980, he served as the XPO of an 82-footer that participated in the Mariel Boatlift, aiding Cuban refugees. After his honorable discharge he became a member see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

to cherish her memory is her nieces, Brenda Baylor, Mary Continued from pg. 10 b Bradley, Melinda Williams, Vanessa Dabney, Diane of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Johnson, Regina Winston teaching boating safety and and Sicily Hill; one nephew, navigation and eventually Reginald Garnett III; debecoming the commander of voted cousin, Gladys Young; Local Flotilla 31. A memorial and a host of other relatives service was held at Bennett and friends. Family received Funeral Home in Mechanfriends at the F.E. Dabney icsville on Saturday, May 28, Funeral Home, Ashland. 2011. In lieu of flowers, the Homegoing services were family requests donations be held Tuesday, May 24, 2011 made to the Chesapeake Bay at St. Luke Baptist Church, Foundation. Ruther Glen, Va. Rev. Kenneth Davis, pastor officiated. Graveside services were Lawrence Clifford held at Signal Hill Memorial Friedhoff Jr., age 76, Park. Online condolences passed away at his home in can be made at fedabneyfuHeartfield, Va., surrounded neralhome.com. by family. He retired from Philip Morris after 35 years of service. He was preceded Ida Gerald, “Virginia”, 78, in death by his sister, Connie went to be with the Lord Ramsey; and his son, Curtis on May 22, 2011. She was Friedhoff. He is survived by preceded in death by her parents, H. Lindon Tate and his son, Richard Friedhoff, Daisy S. Tate. She is survived Janelle Alley of Texas and by her daughter, Sherrie Elizabeth Friedhoff; as well Sauer; and her son, E.E. as many grandchildren and “Cricket” (Leigh) Gerald; great-grandchildren, nieces and a nephew. He has two stepdaughters, Patsy Riddle and husband, Danny Riddle, Deborah Lett and Frank S. Motrys, with their many children and grandchildren. His family received friends Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Services were held on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Graveside services followed at Oakwood Cemetery.

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four grandchildren, Ashley and Carly Sauer, Jennifer (Patrick) Varga and Samantha Gerald; and three great-grandchildren, William Hartley, Leah Hartley and Payton Varga. She was a loyal employee of the Markel Corporation for more than 40 years before she retired. She had a very special love of animals and their welfare. A memorial service was held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Beaverdam Baptist Church at 19110 Beaver Dam Rd., in Beaverdam. Visitation, followed by memorial service was held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hanover Humane Society.

Paul Webster Goodman , 35, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011. He is survived by his son, Zachary Paul Goodman; his parents, Charles and Brenda Goodman; a brother, Chip Goodman; a niece, Samantha; a nephew, Andrew Goodman; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Paul was an employee of Hondo’s at Innsbrook, and he was a loving father and brother. The family received friends and family on Sunday, May 22, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, located at 412 South Washington

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Joyce F. Pruitt, 74, of Glen Allen, formerly of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Pruitt. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Pruitt and his wife, Margie Pruitt; her daughter, Michele Slagley and her husband, Scott; grandson, Matthew Slagley; and her sister, Patricia Smith and her husband, Bruce, of Sacramento, Calif. Joyce retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Graveside services were private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be made at: woodyfuneralhomeatlee. com. Jason Reed Samuels, of Mechanicsville, born Aug. 6, 1980, passed away May 21, 2011. He is survived by his sons, Jay Reed Samuels, age 12, Nathan Stone Samuels, age 5 months; daughter, Kelsey Marie, age 11; his mom, Vickie Samuels; dad, John Samuels; brother, Andy Samuels, all of Mechanicsville; grandparents, Mary Staples of Fredricksburg and Elsie Samuels of Richmond; and his soul mate, Tara Stone. The family received friends Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Arthur Vastine Thomas, was born on March 5, 1920 and died May 22, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cora and Stan-

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instrumental and vocal musicians for ages 13 through 18 from throughout the Richmond area. KIRSTEN BURKE, MICHAEL PURYEAR, Students competed for judgJACK LOHMANN AND CARMEN DODL es in a primary round in the afternoon, and the top three Music and Arts, Jordan Kitt’s Hanover and Henrico counties soloists and ensembles were Music, Richmond Piano, The and Richmond City schools, invited to perform in a live fina- Richmond Symphony, Sam Ash hosts full District Ensembles, it Music, the Greater Richmond School of Music, and an anonymous donor. Judges for the competition were Philip Borter, cellist, a regular performer with the Richmond Symphony and member of the contemporary chamber group, “Break of Reality,” and Nicole Stanleigh, an accomplished pianist and DELANEY TURNER AMEYA HINGORANI accompanist in the Richmond area. le concert. The first annual Solo and does not host a Solo and Small Musicians were judged on tone, expression, articulation, Small Ensemble Competition Ensemble Festival. Prize winners for the intonation, rhythm, technique, came to reality when local Division I (ages 13 through 15) and the overall musicality of music teachers noticed Solo Competition include: their performance. that while District I of the Winner: Delaney Turner, Prizes totaled $1,445 and Virginia Band and Orchestra’s see MUSIC, pg. 19 ` sponsors for the event included: Association, which serves

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Rotarian voices supervisor support This letter is written in support of W. Canova Peterson, who has announced his candidacy to represent the Mechanicsville District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. I could not think of a better person than W. Canova Peterson to serve on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. He is aware of the needs of his community and he works at making sure he can help meet those needs. As a fellow Rotarian, I know that I can count on Canova Peterson to make informed decisions that are in the best interest of others. He possesses those characteristics that we hope for in our community leaders. He is trustworthy, responsible, tactful, dedicated and quick to â&#x20AC;&#x153;lend a hand.â&#x20AC;? He epitomizes the Rotarian motto: Service Above

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Need pre-conditions for peace in Middle East The Palestinians want a Palestinian state, while not recognizing Israel as a Jewish homeland. This Palestinian state includes Hamas, which is a terroist organization. How do we expect Israel to back this Palestinian state when the Palestinians are teaching their children to hate Israelis and Jews and even condemned the killing of Osama bin Laden? Negotiations for peace in the middle east should not have pre-conditions. Diane Waschler Richmond

toured and performed with Billy Joel, Celine Dion, Lenny Kravitz, Steve Vai, and Jewel. Wood will be presenting his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Electrify Your Strings!â&#x20AC;? education program to Hanover County string students. They will spend part of the day on June 2 and 3 rehearsing with

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area, influence growth. Silvestri, president and publisher of The Richmond TimesDispatch, pointed out that, while the chamber sponsors InterCity visits to examine what other localities are doing, other cities look at Richmond and send their groups here because “they see what we are doing and like what we are doing.” The development of Shockoe Bottom was given as an example of an area other cities like to visit and study. He said changes often take time, patience and commitment. “In Austin, they started putting together their growth plan in 1996,” Silvestri said. “Back then, a lot of people watched the television show Austin City Limits, but there wasn’t a lot known about the area beyond that. Now with the growth of the music industry, the University of Texas and the River Walk, among other things, Austin is a place business leaders want

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to visit to find out how they did it.” As for the Raleigh-Durham trip, Silvestri noted that one person in the group saw an opportunity and acted on it. “We had a lawyer on the Raleigh-Durham trip who saw a need and responded by opening an office in Raleigh,” he said. Owen Matthews, chair of the Hanover Business Council, was on the Austin trip and talked about an idea he brought back. “We have to continue to have passion for our region, be proud of what we have and explore ways to develop it,” he said. “In Austin, I was impressed at how small, unknown bands were

allowed to rise to prominence. I’d like to see in Richmond, maybe right here in Hanover, a festival that brings a lot of the small bands in the area together. It would give them exposure and give people a chance to hear their music.” “InterCity visits allow us to learn from other regions. They allow us to study the accomplishments of others and figure out how to make our own area better,” Silvestri said. “If you are good, you want to be great. If you are great, you want to stay great. We might learn something on one of these trips that lets us tweak something we are doing and make it better.”

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with the students on the mosaics, which are tied to the Science Standards of Learning (SOLs), and every student had a hand in some form of the garden. The project also included the construction of a small bridge adjacent to the garden. “The students had a hand in every piece of this aquatic habitat, including planting the plants, laying the mulch and creating the four mosaics,” Williams said. She also said the garden would provide a nurturing learning environment for the students. “We’re turning this into an outdoor learning area so the students will eventually have this outdoor classroom and be involved in interdisciplinary projects that incorporate art and science,” she added. Almost every student in the school showed up for the ribbon cutting celebration, a fun-filled event that included concerts, food and activities for

and James Fang. Mechanicsille resident Katharine Hunsaker, mother to winning pianist James Hunsaker, said of the day, “It was awesome. Thank you so much for the opportunity. We can’t wait to do it again next year.” Live performances of the prize winners can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/ TheGRSM. For more information on next year’s competition, visit www.grsm.net. ----The Greater Richmond School of Music is a comprehensive music school that offers group and private instruction in many areas of study, including: piano, guitar, voice, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba, drum and percussion instruments.

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The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will host a Youth Citizens’ Police Academy, which is designed to give participants an inside look into a career in law enforcement. According to Capt. Michael J. Trice, the training will consist of a variety of law enforcement topics, which will give the youth a better understanding of how and why the members of the Sheriff’s Office do what they do. Students also will have a chance to participate in several hands-on practical exercises. The goal of the academy is to develop productive relationships with the youth in the community and for the students to develop a better understanding see POLICE, pg. 22 `

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Dogs invited to join in Relay For Life Hanover County will present the first annual Bark For Life on Saturday, June 25, at Courthouse Park. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., with the walk starting at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $20 per dog. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an ACS Relay fundraising event that honors the care giving qualities and

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east of Richmond. The Union attack was quickly repulsed amid staggering casualties, with the Federal troops suffering as many as 6,000 casualties during the day, as many as half of those falling in the first hour of battle. Grant would later remark that he regretted the assault at Cold Harbor more than any other he ordered during the war. The schedule of special activities and programs is as follows: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Visit With Union and Confederate soldiers. Tour the camps of Union and Confederate living history soldiers, camped near the remains of the original of earthworks and fortifications dug almost a century and a half ago. See how these troops lived in the field in 1864 and learn why men of both sides felt “a great horror and dread of attacking earthworks.” (Note: Camps close at 3 pm on Sunday, June 5.) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Just for Kids: History Hunt — Become a Junior Park Ranger. Visit the Kid’s Corner located just behind

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the Cold Harbor Visitor Center and become a junior ranger while visiting the living history soldiers. A History Hunt activity page allows children to learn more about Cold Harbor and the men who fought there and completion of the page entitles each participant to receive a Junior Ranger patch, signed certificate and a special gift. 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. – One Regiment’s Fate. Meet a park ranger at the Cold Harbor Visitor Center for a 45-minute walking tour focusing on the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery and their bloody baptism of fire during the Federal army’s first assault at Cold Harbor on June 1, 1864. 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. – “Ready! Aim! Fire!”: Civil War Weapons Demonstration. Both armies at Cold Harbor fought using two standard weapons – the rifle-musket and field artillery. Gather at the Visitor Center to see and hear demonstrations of the skills to properly load and fire rifles and cannons. (Note: There is no 3 p.m .demonstration on Sunday, June 5.) 12 and 2 p.m. – An Interview with Gen. Hancock and His Staff. Take a short walk to the headquarters tent of Union Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock,

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whose Second Corps bore the brunt of Union casualties at Cold Harbor. The general will provide a briefing on the Army of the Potomac and its efforts to reach Richmond. Meet at the Visitor Center. (Note: Saturday only.) 12:30 and 4 p.m. – Grant’s Greatest Regret. Meet a Park Ranger at the visitor center for a walking tour focusing on the Federal army’s June 3rd assault at Cold Harbor. 8:30 p.m. – In the Shadows of History – Candlelight Program (Saturday only). Experience the battlefield at night on a candlelight walking tour of Cold Harbor as Union and Confederate soldiers, as well as private citizens, tell of their experiences on the battlefield that became known as “Grants’ slaughter pen.” The tours leave from the Cold Harbor Visitor Center. A concert of 19th century period music by Southern Horizon precedes the tour beginning at 8 p.m. About Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond National Battlefield Park preserves 13 Civil War battlefields in Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield coun-

ties. The park commemorates four major actions of the U.S. Civil War: the 1862 Seven Days Campaign, June 26-July 1, 1862, encompassing Beaver Dam Creek, Gaines’ Mill, Glendale (Frayser’s Farm) and Malvern Hill; a portion of the 1864 Overland Campaign, May 28-June 13, 1864, including Totopotomoy Creek and Cold Harbor; the May 15, 1862, naval action at Drewry’s Bluff; and actions along the RichmondPetersburg front, Sept. 29, 1864-April 2, 1865, encompassing Fort Harrison and Parker’s Battery. A driving tour of the battlefields includes 13 separate sites with five visitor centers along an 80-mile route. A full day is required to experience the entire battlefield park. The main park visitor center is located at the historic Tredegar Iron Works (470 Tredegar St. in Richmond) and provides museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and orientation services to help plan a visit to the battlefields. For more information, contact Richmond National Battlefield Park at 226-1981 or visit www.nps.gov/rich.

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of law enforcement. The program will be available to rising 9th through 12th graders. Students must be Hanover residents, in good standing with the school system, and passing all classes with a minimum “C” average.

Applicants also must be willing to submit to a screening interview. The Youth Citizens’ Police Academy will take place during the summer break from June 27 through July 1. The academy will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be no cost for participants. Class size will be limited to 20 students, and the classes will be conducted at the

Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office facilities. For the two off-site demonstrations, the students will be provided transportation. For an application, or additional information, interested students and parents are urged to access the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office website at www.hanoversheriff.com, or contact their respective School Resource Officers or Lt. James S. Sizemore at 3656110.

CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

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LAUREN MARIE RICHARDSON and JASON ERIC LAWS to be married June 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Richardson of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Marie to Jason Eric Laws, son of Mr. Doug Laws of Mechanicsville and Mrs. Rochelle Miller of Boydton, Va. Lauren is a 2002 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and currently working toward a degree in Elementary Education from Mary Baldwin College. Jason is a 2002 graduate of Bluestone High School and is currently employed as a residential building inspector for New Kent County. A June wedding is planned.

LINDSAY ALEXANDRA RAUGUTH and JOSHUA MATHEW WATERS to be married May 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Rauguth of Mechanicsville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Lindsay Alexandra Rauguth of Mechanicsville, to Mr. Joshua Mathew Waters of Chesapeake, Va., son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Waters of Chesapeake. A May 2012 wedding in Richmond, is planned.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, e-mail to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Bell Choir from New Hanover PC. Come join us as we sing some of our favorite hymns and songs. Bring a friend! Light refreshments are served. Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 (old fire station #3). Hope to see you there. For more information visit us on Facebook or call 241-8614.

Wednesday, June 1 Ride 2 Recovery will start in Washington on May 26 and arrive in Richmond on June 1. Donations for the cause can be sent to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 144 and earmarked “Ride2Recovery” or you can send money to Madeline S. Johnson at 8146 Dunfee Lane, Mechanicsville, Va. 2311. Rider 2 Recovery is produced by the Fitness Challenge Foundation partnership with the military and VA Volunteer Services Office to benefit Mental and Physical Rehabilitation Program for the wounded veterans that features cycling as a core activity. The riders will be ride down Atlee Station Rd. to 301 to Studley Rd. and crossing Route 360 on Thursday morning, June 2. Travel Soccer tryouts for high school team and U10 team for Mechanicsville United. Come either June 1st or June 2nd. Meet at 6 p.m. at Pole Green Park, by concession stand. Pre-register by calling Manny at 647-6557. Selected spots on other travel age groups are available as well. Call to inquire or for more details.

Thursday, June 2 The monthly “Sing-ALong” will be held at Salem Presbyterian Church (Studley Road) at 10 a.m. Our guests will be members of the JuBelles

Friday, June 3 Kidstuf is a fun 45 minute production where kids bring their parents to learn. This monthly production coined “First Fridays” is held on the first Friday of every month at Atlee Community Church with the next one scheduled on June 3. This is the season finale and will be lots of fun. Kidstuf is virtue driven where character and faith are taught by emphasizing a monthly virtue. The June virtue is faith— trusting in what you can’t see because of what you can see. 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 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.

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Cold Harbor Ruritan is hosting our annual Shrimp Feast 4:30-8:30 p.m., tickets are $20 and can be picked up at West Store, Hanover Adult Center members or from any Cold Harbor Ruritan. Meal includes steamed shrimp, fried fish, hush puppies, coleslaw, and our award winning Brunswick Stew, and a choice of cold beverages. Continuous music, 50/50 raffle. Hanover Adult Center is the recipient of proceeds from this event. Information 730-8767

Saturday, June 4 Yard sale. Proceeds to benefit the community. Ashland Fraternal Order of Eagles. Located 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Rt.30 and Rt. 301 in Dawn, Va. Something for everyone!! Baked goods and soft drinks available. Help us help the community.

Sunday, June 5 Cindy Shufflebarger, local author, visits Walnut Grove Baptist Church from 4-5 p.m. After the death of her daughter, Cindy began the journey of grief and set out to rediscover joy in life. She understands the painful reality of death, yet holds onto a hope that can only be found in a relationship with God. She has a passion for helping others rediscover life after loss. Come hear her inspirational talk sponsored by the WGBC “Good Grief ” Bereavement Ministry Team. 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. Refreshments provided. There will be an OrganPiano Concert to be held at 6 p.m. at Concord Baptist Church, 15625 Concord Road, Ruther Glen, VA. The musicians are Gary Eichler and Sharon Eichler. They will play a variety of music which includes sacred hymn arrangements for

organ and piano, gospel, and The Arthritis Foundation two classical pieces. is offering Tai Chi at the Church of the Redeemer in Liberty Christian Church Mechanicsville. The class meets invites you to their 50th anni- on Tuesday afternoons from 1-2 versary and homecoming cel- p.m., June 7 through July 26. ebration starting at 10:45 a.m. This program uses easy to learn, Come worship the Lord and gentle movements that improve praise Him for His faithfulness physical strength, flexibility, as they reunite with family and balance, and well-being. The friends. Mr. Bob Russell, author fun and interactive classes are and retired Senior Minister of suitable for every fitness level. Southeast Christian Church, Cost is $48. Pre-registration is is scheduled to be their guest required and class size is limevangelist. The worship service ited. Contact Jo Ann Widner begins at 10:45 a.m. A fellow- RN at 370-3906 for more inforship dinner will follow at about mation or to pre-register. 12:30 p.m. RSVP to libertychristianchurch@comcast.net or call Wednesday, June 8 the church at 746-8412. 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Summer Reading Program Kickoff – Introduction to Geocaching Monday, June 6 The American Cancer - If you hide it, they will come. Society’s Look Good...Feel This is a great opportunity to Better workshop will be held be outdoors with family and at 1 p.m. The session is hosted friends. We will be adding the by the Hanover Massey Cancer Library to the many geographiCenter. The workshop is a free, cal sites already participating. two-hour, hands-on activity Bring a GPS and be ready to conducted by a volunteer cos- learn and explore. Light refreshmetologists. It includes a 12- ments provided by the Hanover step skin care and makeup pro- Branch Library Friends. We gram, as well as a demonstration will have a special guest speakon how to use wigs, turbans, er! The event is being held at and hats to help a woman cope Hanover Branch Library. with the appearance related side Join the Vegetarian Society affects of cancer treatment and help restore her sense of inner of Richmond for a vegan pizza and outer beauty. Patients must party at Ledo Pizza located at be undergoing chemotherapy 4925 W. Broad St. The event or radiation treatment or have begins at 6 p.m. The cost to recently finished their treat- attend is $10 inclusive (dinner, ment to participate. Please call tax, gratuity, beverage) payable Karen Mullin at 559-1841 by by cash only to Ledo’s. Each May 27 to register. Pre-registra- adult paying can bring one kid 12 and under for free. 13 and tion is required. over is an adult. For information and reservations call 344Tuesday, June 7 Parkinson’s Disease – 4356, email Lois@vegetariSupport Group – Roundtable anrichmond.org or see www. discussion for Parkinsonians vegetarianrichmond.org by and caregivers held at Circle Monday, June 6. Center, 4900 W. Marshall Street The Testifying Toastmasters at 7 p.m. Contact Kathy H. meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Morton at 730-1336 for more Church of the Nazarene on the information.

second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Toastmasters is an international organization that trains in the art of public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, please contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP at eesjresquire@netscape.net.

Saturday, June 11 BBQ rib and Chicken dinner from 4-8 p.m. at Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department. Eat in or take out. $12 rib dinner, $10 chicken dinner. Advanced orders can be placed at 3388697. Enon United Methodist Church will sponsor a yard sale from 8-1 p.m. Proceeds will go to MCEF and Stop Hunger Now. MCEF (Mechanicsville Church Emergency Function) is an organization that assist local residence with food, clothing, heating, etc. and Stop Hunger Now is a global mission that packages food for disaster relief and poor or starving countries. Please come and support our mission. Bring canned goods for MCEF and receive a free Hot Dog! If you would like to rent a spot for the day, cost for outside space will be $10 and inside $15. If interested please call Dee Kazee 730-1792 or Beverly Walsh 516-4681. Ice Cream Social at the Atlee Branch Library at 12 p.m. Kick off the Summer Reading Program and make your own ice cream sundae. Ice cream provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Hanover Friends Church will have a kickoff to summer BBQ from 12-4 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Ticket includes BBQ lunch. see CALENDAR, pg. 34 `

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Atlee uses Lee-Davis miscues C-feds take it again

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Atlee second baseman Brent West, right, gets the tag on Lee-Davis’ Jacob Perks (24). Lee-Davis miscues opened the door for the Raiders to run away with the Capital District Tournament title.

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Prior to the start of this season, Atlee baseball coach Kevin Elrod said leadership would be his Raiders’ most prized commodity. At the end of the Capital District season, the Raiders proved how much he was right. As the top seed in the Capital district tournament, Atlee played seven innings of solid baseball Thursday night to derail an at-times bumbling Lee-Davis squad and claim the tournament crown 4-1. The Raiders (16-4) were led by second baseman Brent West, who had three hits, including a double, two RBI and one run scored. Connor Overton pitched a complete game victory, strikFrank Straus/For The Local ing out nine Confederates while holding Lee-Davis (14-8) to six hits and Hanover’s Madison Cully stretches out to pull in a throw while covering first, but Lee-Davis’ Charyssa Parent (15) legs it out to reach base safely. see BASEBALL, pg. 26 `

Patriots leave no doubt in Colonial By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Sometimes, it’s not the way you begin, but the way you finish that makes all the difference. The Patrick Henry softball team got off a rocky start against J.R. Tucker in Thursday night’s Colonial District Tournament championship, but righted the ship and came up with a 5-1 victory to claim both the regular season and tournament titles. “The first inning was kind of rough, but you kind of expect that when you come out and there is a lot of different stuff going on,” said Patrick Henry coach Matt Crowder. Jim Ridolphi/For The Local The coach was referring to pregame Shanley O’Day (8) shows a smile of relief as she scores in the first inning see PATRIOTS, pg. 30 `

of the Colonial District championship. Teammate Katie Woody (2) adds the exclamation point.

Lee-Davis claims 4th consecutive district title By JP Beauchamp For The Mechanicsville Local Having a home field advantage can help a team’s confidence when they face off against an opponent; but when it’s Lee-Davis coming into the District Finals sporting a 19-1 overall record, that kind of confidence will take one only so far. So, it was no surprise the top-seeded C-Feds came away with a fourth consecutive District Championship with a 4-0 win over home-standing, #3 seed Hanover. A relaxed and happy Lee-Davis Head Coach Jackie Davis was pleased with her team’s effort. “I think we played a complete game tonight,” she said. “I think we did a nice job offensively. We capitalized on some nice things that we saw.

“What pleased me the most is how well we played defense tonight,” Davis said. “We really showed up and played a great game defensively. The right fielder (Rachel Houff) made a couple of really nice catches and my short stop (Taylor Melton) I know she didn’t get the third out, but that was one of the nicest outs I’ve seen in a long time. I like to see that intensity on defense, because I tell them all the time that offense will win games, but defense is what’s going to win championships.” In their third meeting of the season, the Hawks played well, shortening L-D’s runs against them by more than half from their last meeting. In the top of the first, Hanover’s Abby Bellows was able to get on base with one man out due to a pass-ball, but C-Fed pitcher Kelly Heinz closed out the top of the inning with two successive strike-outs.

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Raiders comeback to take title from Hawks Keeler and Walsh pick oﬀ Hanover’s district hopes By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Atlee catcher Mitch Keeler made a strong case for Capital District player of the year honors last Monday night. Keeler’s Raider baseball team took on Hanover in a playoff at Highland Springs’ Bailey Field to decide the regular season district champion but more importantly which team would nab the automatic bid to the Central Region Tournament.

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one run. “We can show up late to a practice and those kids are running it,” Elrod said. “That’s leadership. It’s all 20 kids. All it takes is one hard-nosed kid, which we do have … and they follow them. “It’s been amazing this year how we can walk on the field, like I said, and notice what they are doing – it’s something that we’ve worked on earlier or something that we’ve noticed in a game, and they go out there and started working on it before we even start a practice. I can’t ask for better leadership from these kids.” While the Raiders looked poised, Lee-Davis often looked confused. Offensive mistakes – whether at the plate or on the base paths, cost them several scoring opportunities. The Confederates pitchers sometimes struggled to find the strike zone. Lee-Davis pitchers walked only three Atlee batters, but two of those walks led to runs in the pivotal fifth inning. The Confederates’ list of missed opportunities began in

Atlee battled back from a 4-2 deficit in the top of the 7th to send the game into extra innings. Three innings later the Raiders edged out to a 5-4 lead on a RBI single from Kenner Berry. But the Hawks threatened to come away with the win in the bottom of the 10th. With two outs, Hanover loaded the bases, not only looking for a tie but a win with power hitter Ryan Long at the plate. However, it was Keeler who came up with the hall of fame moment, spotting Hanover pinch runner Greg Hess taking too long of a lead at third.

Keeler reeled in a pitch from Cam Maxey, popped up, delivered a bullet to Conner Hall at third that picked off Hess to claim the win and district title. It was Keeler’s fourth pickoff of the night. “I saw them use a pinch runner and I saw him take the lead the first time and me and Conner hooked up,” Keeler said. “It was just good from there.” Atlee pitcher James Walsh said he was not surprised to see Hanover still taking leads after being picked off three times already. “They’re a tough team,” Walsh said. “They play hard. I don’t blame them for it. They’re just playing to win.”

the first inning. Center fielder Logan Heckman led off by chopping a single to Atlee shortstop Dalton Ruch – beating the throw to first. Catcher Hank Parsley singled Heckman to second. Both advanced on a on a wild pitch. One out later, on what looks to have been a hit-and-run, designated hitter Will Caudell took the pitch. Heckman was trapped between third and home, slipped on the baseline, and was thrown out trying to get back to third. In the fourth inning, with the score tied 1-1, Lee-Davis’s first two batters – Caudell and third baseman/relief pitcher Jacob Perks reached on singles, but Overton then struck out the next three Confederate batters to end the threat. With a 4-1 lead in the top of the seventh inning, Overton seemed to tire. He walked the first three Confederate batters – second baseman/relief pitcher Kody Smith, third baseman Austin McCullough, and left fielder Adam Smith – but then threw out Kody Smith at third. Overton reloaded the bases by walking right fielder Haiden Lamb.

Heckman stepped up to the plate, but instead of getting a hit as he had his first two at-bats, he popped up to Ruch. Ruch then caught Adam Smith – who failed to retreat to second base when the ball was in the air – in the open, tossing the ball to West to complete the double play and end the game. Lee-Davis coach Kenny Lewis was not happy. “We missed signs. We were stupid on the bases. Our pitcher was throwing the ball all over the place,” Lewis said. “This ranks right in here among the worst performances I’ve ever seen a Lee-Davis team play – mentally and physically – coming on the heels of a couple of pretty good performances. It really kind of leaves you wondering where we are on Monday (in regionals). We’ll regroup and work on it, I assure you.” Atlee took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning. West hit a one-out double, advanced to third on designated hitter Ryan Bettinger’s single, and scored on left field Kenner Berry’s sacrifice bunt. Lee-Davis tied it with a twoout rally in the top of the third. Heckman singled and scored

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And if any player could contest a vote for Keeler taking game honors it would be Walsh, who went an astounding nine innings on the mound and wanted more. “He went nine. He was going to go 10. You can’t in the rule book,” Keeler said. Like the Eveready Bunny, Walsh just kept going and going and going. “He was going to get pulled. He wouldn’t let himself out,” Keeler said. “He wanted the game. He had it.” “I wanted more but I couldn’t go, it was unfortunate,” Walsh said. Of all the Atlee players following the emotional win,

Walsh appeared the most fresh. No sweat, no ice on the shoulder, the senior right hander looked as if he could go nine more innings. “My arm feels great,” he said. “The adrenaline’s rushing it feels great.” The win was a moment or redemption of the Raiders after being in the same type of playoff situation last year but falling to Lee-Davis then failing to reach the regionals after being knocked out in the first game of the Capital District Tournament. “We did the same thing, lost and didn’t make it,” Keeler said. “So it’s good to have the automatic into regionals. We

haven’t been to regionals in a long time.” The victory was an emotional one for head coach Kevin Elrod who has rebuilt the Atlee program and turned them into a league contender. Following the game, Elrod walked off past the right field fence to have a moment alone and gather himself. Even afterward he was virtually speechless at the comeback win. “A lot of emotions and a lot of stress,” said a drained Elrod. Hanover jumped on the board early with a RBI sacrifice from Andrew Knizner that drove in Bryan Johansen for a see KEELER, pg. 29 `

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Atlee third baseman Conner Hall, right, tags out Lee-Davis’ Logan Heckman in a run down.

on Parsley’s double. The Raiders had to wait until the fifth inning to go ahead for good. Lee-Davis starting pitcher Jordan Boze began the inning well, getting Ruch to hit into a grounder, but walked Atlee right fielder Chop Pulisic. Boze was relieved by Kody Smith, who wild-pitched Pulisic to third while walking Raider first baseman Cody Farrar. Pulisic scored the go-ahead run and Farrar advanced to second on a passed ball. Atlee catcher Mitch Keeler singled and stole

second. One out later, West drove Farrar and Keeler home with a double. Elrod said the Raiders owe their success to more than just leadership. “When it comes down to game play, there’s the kids that play the game, and the kids that study the game,” Elrod said of his team’s victory. “We have kids that, when they sit at home and watch a ball game, they don’t watch how far the home run goes, they watch how the guy finishes his swing. They study

the game. It spreads. … They teach each other. It’s a good group of kids.” Both teams advance to the Central Region tournament this week. Atlee will play James River, which fell 12-2 to Cosby in the Dominion District title game, Monday at 11 a.m.. LeeDavis will play Cosby at 4 p.m. All games will be played at The Diamond. Lee-Davis........... 001 000 0 — 1 6 1 Atlee................... 010 030 x — 4 6 1 Boze, KSmith (5), Perks (6) and Parsley; Overton and Keeler. W — Overton. L — Boze. Records: Lee-Davis 14-8, Atlee 16-4.

C-fed soccer takes improbable Capital title

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In the closing minutes of the Capital District boys soccer championship, Lee-Davis senior Blake Thompson (10) finds himself in a one-on-one faceoff with Atlee keeper Dimitris Killinger. Thompson fakes left then boots the ball right where it slips past Killinger, caroms off the post and into the goal for the winning score. The victory gave Lee-Davis their only win of the season over any of the top three district teams.

#4 Confederates advance to regionals By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com It was the most unlikely of situations for two of the Capital District’s perennial soccer powerhouses. The Atlee and Lee-

Davis boys soccer teams were back on the field Thursday slugging it out for yet another district tournament title to be determined between the two. But that was where any sense of normalcy ended. In any typical season, the pair entered the tournament as the top two seeds with both

moving on to regional play. But this year, Hanover claimed the top slot and the automatic regional berth. Therefore, for the first time, the C-fed vs Raider matchup meant one team was going home with their season ended a the conclusion of the championship game. The odds on favorite was #2

Atlee sporting a 10-4-3 record. On the other hand, Lee-Davis struggled through a long lossfilled season to enter tournament play with only five wins as the #4 seed. But the decisive underdogs scored twice in the final 10 minutes of play to pull off one of the biggest upsets in Capital

District soccer with a 2-1 win. “It was a frustrating season. It was a long season,” said LeeDavis senior keeper CJ Stevens. “It’s definitely very gratifying. It was a good tournament and we’re proud to be on top.” Senior mid Blake Thompson agreed. “After a season of being 4-9-2, a lot of people count-

ing us out and us being swept by Atlee, Hanover and Henrico during the regular season, it felt good to stick it to them and get the win.” It was a battle for both teams to even reach the championship contest. Atlee escaped a twoovertime match with #3 seed see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 28 `

Atlee girls soccer adds another championship Hanover overcomes adversity to reach championship game By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com It is a rare occasion when two teams can leave the field of play feeling a sense of satisfaction. With a 3-0 win over Hanover, the Atlee girls claimed yet another Capital District girls soccer title. But this year’s championship was about more than simply winning and losing. The regular season was more of a struggle for the Raiders (13-2-3) than in year’s past. It is not unusual for Atlee to roll into the post season sporting

a nearly spotless record. But in this year of rebuilding, the Raiders struggled (at least by Atlee standards), suffering two losses and three ties. Therefore coming away with the district title provided a true sense of accomplishment. “I feel like this year, we have some good players but we didn’t really have the full set of 11 that we normally have,” said Atlee junior mid/forward Ashley Riefner. “I think we worked pretty hard. We may not have had such a solid 11 but we made up for it with hard work.” And Riefner knows about hard work. After getting a snub from district recognition last season, Riefner set out to prove herself this year and was named Capital District Player of the

Year. “Last year I felt really bad because I felt like I definitely deserved something but it just help me motivate and try real hard to get player of the year,” she said. On the other end of the spectrum, for Hanover, simply making it to the championship match was a major victory. Hanover reached the finals by see ATLEE, pg. 28 ` Charlie Leffler/The Local

Atlee freshman Alexis Pringle sets up a shot in front of the Hanover goal. Pringle along with fellow freshmen Abby O’Toole and sophomore Brooke Jerman were part of the talented youth movement assisting in the Raiders’ 3-0 Capital District championship win.

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Henrico while Lee-Davis outdueled top-seeded Hanover in a three-overtime semifinal barn-burner. With Hanover’s elimination and only one regional berth remaining to be claimed by the championship winner, there appeared to be some sense of hesitation between the pair in the first half of play. Missing was the all-out abandonment that contests between LeeDavis and Atlee are known for. “I think that kind of put us both at- ‘We’ve got to be cautious because there’s a lot to lose’,” said Atlee head coach Steve Thompson. “So, maybe that’s why we went at it more like a season type game instead of a championship type.” The two teams entered the half in a scoreless tie. Coming out of the break it appeared a sense of urgency began to surface. In the 43rd minute of play, Atlee senior Hunter Boroughs sent a diagonal header past Lee-Davis’ Stevens to put the Raiders on the board. Atlee was on the verge of adding to their lead 10 minutes later only to have a goal repealed on an off-sides penalty.

Less than a minute passed before Atlee was on the attack again. Boroughs drove in along the left end line and set up to deliver a drive into the net. Stevens dove on the ball to save the goal but drew the brunt of Boroughs kick stopping play for nearly three minutes before he was able to climb back to his feet. Despite the injury, Stevens, who finished with 11 saves, remained in the game to make two more big saves down the stretch. Several times throughout the game, Lee-Davis failed to complete their attack by having open drives waved away on off-sides penalties. Then with 10 minutes remaining, Lee-Davis head coach Ed Kidder took one of his biggest gambles. The Confederates were awarded a free kick just across the center stripe and Kidder elected to have Stevens come out of goal and cross the center line to put the ball in play. “Out of our defensive end, he has the best service anyway, plus it gives you an extra man,” Kidder pointed out the positives. However, having Stevens on Atlee’s end of the field meant there was not a hands-man back if the kick went awry.

“We do that when we’re losing,” Kidder said. “In a game like tonight, it doesn’t matter if you lose 2-0 or 1-0, you lost. So, it’s a little risky.” Stevens delivered the kick on target to a spot 10 meters out from goal where senior teammate JP Hudnall put it in the net to tie the game 1-1. Lee-Davis looked as if they would take the lead in the final three minutes of play when Chris Kunca broke away from Tyler Roszkowski in the corner with only the ball and Raider keeper Dimitris Killinger (7 saves) between him and the goal. But Roszkowski appeared to grab and pull the back of Kunca’s jersey and the C-fed junior went down but no call was made. It appeared the two teams were on a collision course for their sixth combined overtime as the scored remained 1-1 heading into the final minute of play. But Confederate Blake Thompson found himself in a hero or goat moment. Senior mid Travis Cook set up Thompson with the ball ahead of the Atlee defense to give him a nerve-raking one-on-one attack against Killinger. “I thought I was off-sides at first but I wasn’t so I kept

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far and we’re lucky to get there.” Playing among steady gusts of wind out of the southwest and blistering temperatures, Atlee quickly grabbed the upper hand in the championship match. In the third minute of play, Kim Glymph dished out an assist on a perfect corner kick to mid goal while sophomore Jessica Fairly found net for a 1-0 lead. For the most part from that point forward the game turned into a defensive contest where the two freshman keepers only combined for a total of seven saves; six by Hanover’s Caroline Crowder and one by Atlee’s Jordan Smith. Atlee got solid play from

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Capital District Player of the Year, Atlee’s Ashley Riefner, left, battles with Hanover’s Brittney Matthews (8) in the district tournament title game. The Raiders took the win 3-0.

pulling off the improbable 3-1 upset of #2 seed Lee-Davis in the semifinals. With a bench that resembled a triage ward, the continually shorthanded Hawks struggled just to get through the regular season with a 4-9-3 record. “We never have a healthy team, that’s the way it goes,” said head coach Whitney Harpold. “I’ve never had everybody at any game. “We set ourselves up as the underdog all season,” she said. “I think it was a surprise to everyone that we made it this

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Atlee’s Shawyn Griffin (17) splits between Lee-Davis’ Ryan Sheets 915) and Travis Cook (22). Griffin turned in a stellar performance that was nullified by the Confederate upset win.

going,” Thompson said. “I thought I was going to miss I was so nervous.” Thompson faked to the left then sent a right-footed shot toward the post beyond the reach of a diving Killinger. The ball caromed off the right post and into the net for the winning score. For Thompson it was a moment of redemption after a frustrating season. “We had a lot of younger kids this year,” he said. “We had a rough beginning. I think it was just

that we didn’t know how to win yet, but towards midseason we starting putting passes together, we were able to start finishing a learn how to win. I think that’s a crucial part of soccer. You’ve got to learn how to win.” The Lee-Davis victory nullified spectacular efforts from Atlee’s Boroughs, senior defender Shawyn Griffin and sophomore defender Chandler Crescentini. For Kidder, the Confederates’ game plan was

simple. “With us coming in with the record we had, we were in a position where we were going to come in, play hard and enjoy the night.” With the improbable district championship, Kidder can claim mission accomplished. “It’s pretty enjoyable,” he said. “We’re going to the big dance.”

freshmen Alexis Pringle (mid), Abby O’Toole (back) and sophomore Brooke Jerman (mid) to compliment Glymph, Riefner and Sam Armentrout. Hanover was not without their own impressive youngsters with Crowder and freshman forward Annie Sadler, who appeared to be everywhere on the field. “She’s always doing great back there and we count on her to organize the whole team out there,” Harpold said of Sadler. Atlee tacked on a second goal in the 35th minute of play when Riefner sent a header into goal off a beautifully set up assist from Pringle.

Several times Armentrout found herself in position to score but repeatedly rocketed shots over the goal. “Part of it was the wind but I can’t blame everything on the wind,” she said. “Some of it was I was really trying to get the goal and I guess I was overpowering it.” The score remained the same until the final minute of play when Armentrout finally connected, sliding between Crowder and another Hanover defender to drive a shot into the net to create the final margin. Atlee’s Bruce Lovelace, who picked up coach of the year honors, was happy with the win

even though he felt his team could have played better. “It was kind of choppy,” he said. “We didn’t possess the ball like I like.” However, the coach acknowledged that there are days like that. “That’s soccer,” he said. “You can’t be on every day. You get through the bad days and move on and we got through.” Riefner concurred. “It wasn’t the best but we got through it,” she said. “All we had to do was come out with the win and that’s what we did.”

Lee-Davis............................ 0 2 — 2 Atlee.................................... 0 1 — 1 LD: J.P. Hudnall, Blake Thompson A: Hunter Burroughs Saves: C.J. Stevens (LD) 11; Dimitris Killinger (A) 7 Records: Lee-Davis 7-9-2; Atlee 105-3

Hanover............................... 0 0 — 0 Atlee.................................... 2 1 — 3 Records: Atlee 13-2-3; Hanover 69-3

Top ranked Wildcats too much for CNU Linﬁeld drops Captains in back to back games to claim NCAA title Staff reports Salem, Va.– The Christopher Newport University softball team came into the 2011 NCAA Div-III Championships on a roll, having not lost a single game to that point in the tournament. For the first two days the unranked Captains continued on their roll but that all came to a close when the faced off against top-ranked Linfield. Needing one win to secure a national championship, CNU (38-12) was beaten in back to back games by the Wildcats (513). Linfield survived a run through the loser’s bracket to meet up with unbeaten CNU on Monday in the double elimination tournament. The Wildcats virtually shut down the Captain offense in a 6-0 win that set up a rematch the following morning. In the game, Chelsea Mitchell (Lee-Davis) had two of

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1-0 Hawk lead in the bottom of the first. Atlee tied the game in the top of the third. With one out, Michael Harmon sent a chopper to third where Hanover’s Jack Edwards made an athletic leaping stop but his throw to first was in the dirt and Harmon took second. Next up, Chop Pulisic singled to right, and Harmon beat the throw at the plate only by sliding to the outside. Hanover reopened the lead in the bottom of the fourth with well-executed offense. Chris Childress led off with a single

the Captains four hits. The Tuesday morning championship duel saw Linfield twice take a lead only to have CNU come back to tie the game. The contest was knotted 2-2 in the top of the sixth inning when lightning brought about a one hour delay. Coming back from the break the Wildcats reeled off four runs to claim the 2011 NCAA Div. III Softball National Championship 6-2. Pitcher Krista Townsend (Midlothian) held Linfield to just four hits and two unearned runs in the first five innings, striking out seven before the rain delay. But after the break Townsend surrendered a leadoff home run in the bottom of the sixth, followed by a single, sacrifice bunt and another single as the Wildcats grabbed a 4-2 lead. Facing reliever Elizabeth Holte (Atlee), the Wildcats scored two more runs. Freshman Kristina McLaughlin led the way offensively for the Captains, going 3-for-4 in the national championship game with two singles and a double. Another freshman, Kelley Foate (Deep Run),

scored one of the two runs for CNU, while senior Ashley Mani crossed the plate for the Captains to tie the game in the fourth inning. Mitchell, a sophomore catcher, singled home the first RBI while senior All-American Jessie Atkinson (Hanover) also had an RBI with a groundout.

Mitchell, Mani and Jennifer Falin were all named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team. Falin led the tournament with three home runs, Mani was named to the team for the second straight year and Mitchell was pegged to her second AllTournament team this postseason.

Linfield improved to 513, setting a new Division III mark for wins in a season, besting the previous record of 48. Christopher Newport’s record fell to 38-12 for the year with a 7-2 mark in NCAA Tournament action, including a streak of seven straight wins over nationally ranked opponents.

The improbable run by the unranked Captains was halted by the Wildcats, but not before advancing further into the NCAA Tournament than any other team in school history. The 2011 Captains join the 2003 baseball team as the only teams in school history to reach the national championship game.

to right center. Childress took second on Keeler’s lone mistake of the night, a pickoff attempt at first that went wide. Zach Broaddus reached on Walsh’s first walk of the night and a perfectly executed bunt down the first base line by J.T. Crowder allowed Childress to score. Keith Searles then came to the plate and drove a double to the right field fence which allowed Broaddus to push the Hanover lead to 3-1. Atlee chipped into the lead in the top of the fifth. Berry led off with a punch single to center then scored on a single to right from Cody Farrar. But Hanover answered in

the bottom of the inning when Knizner’s shot to right drove in Johansen for a 4-2 Hawk lead. The situation looked desperate for Atlee trailing by the same margin going into the final inning of regulation. “I was shaking,” Walsh said. “I couldn’t speak. I just went down there, sat there and waited for them to produce.” Hawk miscues aided the Atlee cause. Ryan Bettinger led off with a grounder to second where Blake Spiers made a fantastic diving stop but his throw to first was wide. Not known for his speed, Bettinger saw the Hawks were not paying attention after retrieving the ball so he easy took second to get into

scoring position. Steven Edmunds entered as a pinch runner for Bettinger and reached third on a single from Connor Overton. With two out, Pulisic sent a bouncer to third, beat the throw to first and Edmunds came home to pull Atlee within one. Farrar then came to the plate and drove a shot up the middle to score Overton and send the game into extra innings. The score remained the same until the top of the 10th inning, when Brent West sent a one-out single to left. Chad Jacob replaced West on the bag and was nearly picked off after over-shooting second on a Bettinger ground-

out to first. Jacob took third on a wild pitch then scored what turned out to be the wining run on a single up the middle from Berry. “It was all heart,” Keeler said. “The bottom of our lineup up, it shows that everybody on our team can play. Everybody came ready to play.” “We’ve been working hard all season so it feels great to be district champions,” Walsh said.

All-District Player of the Year: Jordan Boze- Lee-Davis Coach of the Year: Kevin Elrod- Atlee

Photo courtesy off CNU Jessie Hutcheson

The 2011 Christopher Newport University softball team joined the 2003 baseball squad as the only Captain’s teams to advance to a NCAA National Championship game. The CNU roster was dominated by players from the Richmond area. Players include Elizabeth Holte (Atlee), Jessie Atkinson (Hanover), Mealnie Hazelwood (Lee-Davis), Chelsea Mitchell (Lee-Davis), Jordan Beadles (Monacan), Kelley Foate (Deep Run), Krista Townsend (Midlothian) and Whitney Haller (Cosby).

Atlee.......... 001 010 200 1 — 5 11 1 Hanover.... 100 210 000 0 — 4 9 2 Walsh, Maxey (10) and Keeler; Childress, Cooper (7), Chalkley (8) and Searles. W — Maxey. L — Chalkley. Records: Atlee 14-4; Hanover 15-5

First Team Pitchers: Chris Childress (Han), Michael Thomas (LD) Catcher: Hank Parsley (LD) 1B: Cody Farrar (Atl); 2B: Blake Spiers (Han); 3B Conner Hall (Atl); SS: Andrew Knizner (Han); Outfield: JT Crowder (Han), Chop Pulisic (Atl), Michael Thomas (LD) DH: Ryan Bettinger (Atl) Utility: Jordan Boze (LD)

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In the bottom of the inning, the C-Feds jumped out fast when lead-off hitter, Haleigh Cottrell, drilled a stand-up double up center field. “I knew we had to get a hit,” Cottrell said. “It was important to get the lead runner, the first batter on base. I knew I would get in if I got a double. First pitch of the game…a changeup.” The hit even impressed Hawks’ Head Coach Chris Pace. “Cottrell is awesome,” he said. “She jumped on it.” Davis agreed. “She’s hit three balls on this field in the past few games that could have gone out; and she was that close to getting it done…” the coach said. “She did a great job hitting for us. She gave us that spark leading off.” Taylor Melton followed with a bunt for a single which allowed Cottrell to advance to third. Cottrell then scored on a wild pitch by Hawks’ Shannon Albright. Melton followed on a bunt by Casey Price to close out

the first inning with a 2-0 LeeDavis lead. Getting the early lead alleviated pressure in the circle and places it on the other team to try to make up the difference. “I just tried to stay relaxed and stay focused…stay hyped,” Heinz said. “Runs always take the pressure off me, it’s not as hard there…but I know I have a good defense behind me.” Innings two and three were scoreless, but in the fourth, Albright walked Ryleigh Hawker, who advanced to second on a bunt from Meredith Holmes. Houff got a base hit up the middle allowing Hawker to take third. “I just wanted to hit the ball; to come out strong and set a good example of what we’re going to do in Regionals,” Houff said. On a bad pitch, Hawker turned in run three. Then on a Melton ground out to the short, Hanover’s Shawna Kirby threw home, but not before Houff slid in safe to make the Lee-Davis lead 4-0. Hanover got their first and

only hit in the fifth inning when Brooke Throckmorton beat the throw off a hard grounder to the short. But the Hawks weren’t able to convert, as Heinz struck out the successive three batters. Pace, who has often touted the talents of Heinz was proud of his team’s effort at the plate. “My team kept swinging the bat against Kelly,” he said. “They walk in there knowing that they got a one in ten chance at best of getting a hit. She probably holds teams to under a hundred batting average. That’s just ridiculous…unheard of…but it’s reality.” Both Lee-Davis and Hanover advance to regional play, beginning Tuesday, May 31. Hanover will travel to Dominion District champion Cosby for a 5 p.m. matchup while Lee-Davis will host Dominion runner-up Clover Hill at 6:30. A win by Hanover could set up a rematch with county rival Patrick Henry. A Confederate win could set up a pitcher’s duel battle with Thomas Dale’s Lacey Waldrip. Davis said her Confederates

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ceremonies where the Colonial District first, second and academic teams were announced. Crowder was named Colonial District coach of the year, and the Patriots’ Sam Moore took the district’s player of the year title. In the first inning, Tucker advanced a runner to third base with no outs but failed to score after Patriot pitcher Emma Mitchell struck out three to end the threat. “Emma really stepped it up and stuck out three in a row to end the inning,” Crowder said. Mitchell had to work for every out she recorded against a powerful hitting Tiger squad, and worked out of several jams to ensure the win. The first inning rescue was a recurring theme for the unflappable PH

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Delegate Bill Janis recognizes Patrick Henry assistant coach Walt Pettus, left, for his many years of service in softball.

junior who took it all in stride. “Tucker hit the ball really well tonight, and I think the bad start got our adrenaline flowing and we got the next three outs,” she said. Crowder pointed out that Mitchell never quits, and the greater the challenge, the greater the effort.

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“That’s just Emma Mitchell,” he said. “She’s a competitor and isn’t going to give you anything easy. She really fought through it tonight.” PH’s Allie West, who went 3-for-3 at the plate, singled and scored on a passed ball in the bottom of the inning to give the Patriots a 1-0 lead. They

are not resting on the laurels of last year’s state runner-up performance. “Once we get to this point in the season, and you start Regionals, you have to approach that as one game at a time,” she said. “You know, you’re one and done. So, we’re not going to look beyond Clover Hill. Hopefully, we’re going to get a scouting report on Clover Hill. We’re going to use Friday and Monday to get ready for them and make sure we take care of that game. Then we’ll take it one pitch at a time, one game at a time.” After a sometime tumultuous season, Pace wanted his Hawks to enjoy the moment and prepare for more. “We’re going to relax a little bit this week, take some time to recharge our batteries,” he said. “It’s been a long year. But 15-6 district runnerup. We’ve made no complaints so far; and I think we can make some noise in Regionals.” Hanover 000 000 0 — 0 1 0 Lee-Davis 200 200 x — 4 8 1 Albright and Long; Heinz and Cottrell. Records: Hanover 15-6; Lee-Davis 20-1

pushed three more runs across in the first and took a commanding 4-0 lead. Tucker scored a run in the third when Haley Harris scored after doubling, but the Patriots answered with a run in the bottom of the inning when Patriot catcher Madison Gilman worked her way around the bases. The Tigers threatened again in the fifth placing runners on first and second with no outs, but a couple of defensive gems from the Patriots and a solid performance in the circle slammed the door on the Tigers. Ashley Samuels finished the game going 2-for-3 with an RBI, and Allison Tingler recorded two RBIs in the victory, but Crowder felt it was a total team effort that captured the win. “It was pretty much a top

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Lee-Davis’ Taylor Melton, left, slides safely into third as Hanover’s Bailey Lien waits for the ball in the Confederates’ 4-0 district finals win.

All-District Player of the Year: Erica Barrett- Hanover Pitcher of the Year: Kelly Heinz- Lee-Davis Coach of the Year: Jackie Davis- Lee-Davis First Team Pitchers: Kelly Heinz (LD), Jessica Holte (Atl) Catchers: Haleigh Cottrell

(LD), Cameron Hall (Atl) Infield: Abby Bellows (Han), Jessica Burgess (Hen), Meredith Holmes (LD), Lacie Madison (LD) Outfield: Erica Barrett (Han), Lexi Cumbia (Atl), Charyssa Parent (LD), Casey Price (LD) DP/Fles Shanon Albright (Han)

to bottom team effort,” he said. “We really hit the ball well tonight.” Following the game, the coach was more willing to talk about Moore’s selection as player of the year than his recognition. “She’s gained the respect of everyone in the district because she plays so hard,” Crowder said. “She’s never an easy out and will fight you the whole way; the honor was well deserved.” Regarding coach of the year, Crowder felt most of the credit goes to the girls and his assistant coaches. “It’s easy to coach when you have good players, and we have plenty of good players this year,” he said. “Walt (Pettus) and Jerry (Shelton) do a really good job and have also worked really hard this year. They deserve the rewards.” Pettus was honored before the game for his nearly four

decades in softball by Delegate Bill Janis, who presented him with a resolution passed in this year’s General Assembly. Both teams advance to regional play this week. Patrick Henry will face Matoaca in a tough first round matchup. “The challenge next week is to maintain focus. Hopefully, we can keep up the intensity we had tonight and carry that over to the Matoaca game,” Crowder said. Mitchell said she’d be preparing for the regionals in a familiar place. “I’ll go back to my basement and keep practicing.” Tucker................ 001 000 0 — 1 9 2 P. Henry............ 401 000 x — 5 13 1 Rice, Harris (5) and Wooton; Mitchell and Gilman. L — Rice. Highlights: Kacie Clary (T) 2 for 4, 2B. Records: J.R. Tucker 14-8; Patrick Henry 19-1

Atlee boys lacrosse takes state club title On Saturday, May 21, Atlee High School won the Coventry Games inaugural Boy’s High School Lacrosse Club State Championship at Sportsquest. After an ominous beginning in the semi-final against Grafton, Atlee was down 1-0 only a minute into the game. However, Atlee roared back with six unanswered goals. Leading the charge were the Purvis brothers, seniors George and Dan. Underclassman Josh Alston, AJ Jones and Ryne West rounded out the scoring. Heading into the fourth quarter with the score 6-1, the expected stout defense headed by Atlee senior Jim Woodward, sophomores Will Woodward and Cole Sydnor along with Fitz Rogers in the goal shut down Grafton, Atlee won going away 8–2. Coach John Kuchta felt contributions by midfielders Tanner Bazemore and Tye Burris meant a lot toward the 42 ground balls collected by the team and showed a lot toward the heart the team has shown this year.

Photo submitted by Fitz Rogers

Front: Mike Gefell, Adam Brackley, Will Woodward, Tanner Bazemore. Second Row: Josh Alston, A. J. Jones, Dan Williams, Zach Alger, Jim Woodward, Ryne West, Kyle Barnitt. Back: Tye Burris, Cole Sydnor, Sean O’Reilly, Frankie Kennedy, Scott McCombs, Fitz Rogers, Nick Clarke, Dan Purvis, Joe Purvis. Coaches Not Pictured: Head Coach John Kuchta, Mike Murray, George Purvis. Other season team members: Ryan Livezey, Sam Holmes, Matt Buckley, Mitch Genovese.

The championship game pitted Roanoke against Atlee at high noon. Grafton seemed to have awakened the Raiders and the opportunity to win a state championship was clearly within their grasp and they immediately played like it.

Congratulations Inferno Red

Joe Purvis continued his scoring binge in the championship game, notching the first two goals followed by Ryne West and Adam Brackley to take a 4–1 lead into the half. As usual, the Atlee long poles stood tall and Rogers had one of his best outings of the

Walton named All-American R-MC’s Jordan Walton Named D3Baseball.com All-American

Photo submitted by David Beaver

The RBI Inferno Red 14U poses with the second place trophy that they won at the NSA 5th Outer Banks Classic in Manteo, N.C. in May.

The RBI Inferno Red 14U finished second in a 16 team field at the NSA 5th Outer Banks Classic held in Manteo, N.C. May 21-22. With the second place finish they are now qualified for the upcoming NSA 14U World Series in July. Submitted by David Beaver

season in goal. Brackley picked up two more goals in the third and one in the 4th to finish with four goals. Joe Purvis finished with three goals and three assists. Ryne West finished with two goals and an assist and Josh Alston added one goal. The team finished with 38 ground balls lead by five from Will Woodward and four by Jim Woodward, Tye Burris and Zach Alger. Atlee ended up pulling away from Roanoke 10-2 and ended the game piling on Goalie Nick Clarke in celebration of their first ever championship. Atlee was coached by first year head coach John Kuchta and assistants Mike Murray and George Purvis. The Raiders finished the season 11-3 and will lose only five seniors to graduation. There were 13 sophomores and freshmen this year. As this completes only the third year of boys’ club lacrosse at Atlee, the future looks bright. Submitted by Clement Sydnor

Staff reports Randolph-Macon junior first baseman Jordan Walton was selected Third Team AllAmerican as announced by D3Baseball.com last Wednesday. Walton was one of two ODAC players to be chosen as a D3Baseball.com All-American. The junior from Lee-Davis High School shattered the NCAA single season doubles record with 31, the previous record was 27. Walton led the nation with 84 hits which also broke the ODAC single season record, which was previously set at 77. Walton drove in a conference best 57 runs and ranked

Brooks chooses JMU

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Hanover’s Marzae Brooks announced that he has accepted preferred walk-on status with the James Madison University football team. At JMU, Brooks will join former Hawk teammates Josh Wells and Deane Cheatham. From left: Leo and Marzae Brooks, Hanover head football coach Joshua Just, Denise Gross.

Capital District All-District Girls Soccer Player of the Year: Ashley Riefner- Atlee Coach of the Year: Bruce Lovelace- Atlee First Team Forwards: Sam Armentrout (Atl), Liz Donnini (LD), Kim Glymph (Atl), Lauren Kesler (Han), Sarah Wright (LD) Midfielders: LeeAnne Kesler (Han), Michela Nardi (Hen), Ashley Oswald (LD), Ashley Riefner (Atl), Lindsay Wilkins (Atl) Fullbacks: Teresa Danso-Danquah (Hen), Lindsey Grizzard (Atl), Nicole Kirkwood (LD), Nicole Shelton (Han)

Keeper: Megan Dover (LD) Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Travis Borkey- Hanover Coach of the Year: Brian SmithHanover First Team Omar Ali (Hen), Travis Borkey (Han), Jordan Cleveland (Var), Chandler Crescentini (Atl), Tim Fogg (HS), Tim Hilderbrand (Han), Connor Hulser (Atl), Daniel Lourenco (Atl), Alex Maimone (Atl), Alex Overbeck (LD), Dylan Renick (Han), Ahson Saiyed (Hen), Kabir Sodhi (Hen), Kenny Spulock (Han), Blake Thompson (LD), CJ Stevens (LD)

second in the ODAC and 13th in the country with a .452 batting average. Walton finished the season with 131 total bases which led the ODAC and placed him fourth in the nation. Randolph-Macon concluded their 2011 season with a 2420 overall record and an 11-7 Charlie Leffler/The Local ODAC mark on the way to the Atlee’s Lindsay Wilkins, right, and Hanover’s Lauren Kesler collide going for a header in the district championship game. conference title.

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Avatar Å

››› “The Firm” (1993, Drama) Tom Cruise. ’ ‘R’ Å

320

(MAX)

Vampires

›› “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” ’

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Covert Affairs Å

Good Luck

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››› “G.I. Jane” (1997) Å

(:25) ›› “The House Bunny” (2008) Anna Faris.

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

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(:15) ›› “A Cinderella Story” (2004) Hilary Duff. (:05) “Up in the Air” ‘R’

6 PM

6:30

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

WNBA Basketball

(6-CBS)

PGA Tour Golf

(35-FOX) MLB Baseball: Chicago Cubs at St. Louis Cardinals. (N) ’ (Live) Å

(12-NBC) Rugby: USA 7’s Collegiate Championship. (N)

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(WGN)

Softball

Soccer: United States vs. Spain. (N) (Live) Å

(3:00) World Team Tennis

Kastles ESPN Sports Saturday

›› “There Goes the Neighborhood” (1992)

Law Order: CI

The Unit Å

“Sharpay’s Fabulous”

(:45) “Cahill, United States Marshal”

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COMCAST

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7 PM

SportsCenter (N) Å

SportsNet

7:30

8 PM

8:30

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9 PM

Law & Order: SVU Patriot G.

Jail Å

Tornado Rampage 2011

Wild Animal Repo Å

iCarly ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob

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››› “Ocean’s Twelve” (2004) George Clooney. Å

9:30

10 PM

Game 365

10:30

›‡ “One Eight Seven” (1997) ‘R’

11 PM

JUNE 4, 2011 11:30 12 AM

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

Countdown NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series: Chicago. (N) (Live)

MLL Lacrosse: Chesapeake Bayhawks at Boston Cannons. (N)

SportsNet

Final Score

Baseball

Boxing

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ABC News

Wheel

The Bachelorette Ashley eliminates three suitors.

Extreme Makeover

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CBS News

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CHAOS ’ Å

NCIS: Los Angeles ’

48 Hours Mystery Å

News

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

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America’s Most Wanted

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Jeopardy!

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(:45) ››› “Clear and Present Danger” (1994) Harrison Ford. Å

Raymond

Cops Å

St. Jude’s Children

2011 Stanley Cup Final: Game 1: Teams TBA. (N) ’ (Live) Å

Payne

Camp Meeting

Payne

MLB Baseball: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox. (N) ’ (Live) Å

Family Guy

News

30 Seconds

(:29) Saturday Night Live

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Outdoors

WGN News at Nine (N)

Scrubs ’

South Park

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(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow

Vine Talk

Lawrence Welk

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(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

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Nature Å (DVS)

NOVA Extreme Ice ’

›››› “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967)

Globe Trekker ’

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Keeping Up My Family

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(TNT)

(2:30) “G.I. Jane” (1997)

›››‡ “The Green Mile” (1999, Drama) Tom Hanks, David Morse. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

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Parking Wars Å

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Cops & Coyotes Å

Texas Drug Wars Å

Secret Service

Killing bin Laden Å

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Big Time

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(LIFE)

“While the Child”

“Homecoming” (2009, Horror) Mischa Barton. Å

(AMC)

“Cahill-Marshal”

(:15) ›››› “The Searchers” (1956) John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter. Å

301

(HBO)

“Too Big to Fail” (2011) William Hurt.

320

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››› “The Rundown” (2003) The Rock.

5 PM

5:30

6 PM

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

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(35-FOX) NASCAR

(12-NBC) Rugby: USA 7’s Collegiate Championship. (N)

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(WGN)

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

MLL Lacrosse Athlete Paid Prog.

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Scrubs ’

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(57-PBS) Great Perf.

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7 PM

7:30

Baseball Tonight (N)

››‡ “Knight and Day” (2010) Tom Cruise.

Boxing

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8:30

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

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ABC News

J. Kimmel

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60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

To Be Announced

Undercover Boss Å

Two Men

Amer. Dad

Simpsons

Family Guy

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Dateline NBC ’ Å

2011 Stanley Cup Final: Game 2: Teams TBA. (N) ’ (Live) Å

America Now Å

Heartland Å

The Closer Å

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Chris

How I Met

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Roadtrip

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MLB Baseball: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets. (N Subject to Blackout)

Cycling: Philadelphia International Championship.

Burgers

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“Beavis and Butt-head Do America”

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Nature Underdogs ’

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CSI: Miami ’ Å

News

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’70s Show

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Change Your Brain, Change Your Body ’ Å

Blank Street

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(TNT)

(3:45) ››› “Patriot Games” (1992) Å

(WTBS)

MLB Baseball

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(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Damaged

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Brothers

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Hogs Gone Wild Å

Hogs Gone Wild (N) ’

(NICK)

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320

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News

Masterpiece Mystery! Å (DVS) Law Order: CI

Alien Sex

TBA

2011 NBA Finals: Game 2: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å Cleveland

11 PM

Femme

Final Score

Law & Order: SVU

“Homecoming” (2009) Mischa Barton.

(:15) ››› “El Dorado” (1967, Western) John Wayne. Å

SportsNet

Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men

›› “The Object of My Affection” (1998)

MLB Baseball

6:30

›››‡ “Jurassic Park” (1993) Sam Neill.

“Maternal Obsession” (2010) Jean Louisa Kelly.

›››‡ “The Shootist” (1976) John Wayne.

(:40) ›› “Predators” (2010) Adrien Brody. ’ ‘R’

College Softball

››› “The Sixth Sense” (1999, Suspense) Bruce Willis.

“And Baby Will Fall” (2011) Anastasia Griffith. Å

(:45) ›› “Valentine’s Day” (2010) Jessica Alba. ‘PG-13’ Å

›‡ “The Whole Ten Yards” Å

Killing bin Laden Å

Comedy.TV Monk

Keeping Up Mystery Currents

White Collar Å

Nature ’ Law CI

››› “Collateral” (2004) Tom Cruise. Å

›› “Four Brothers” (2005) Mark Wahlberg. Å

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››› “I Love You, Man” (2009) Paul Rudd.

Eurotrip

Criminal Minds Å

The Glades Å

Criminal

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

Auction

›› “Dr. Dolittle” (1998, Comedy) Eddie Murphy.

››‡ “Flight of the Phoenix” (2004) Dennis Quaid. Å ›› “The Jackal” (1997) Bruce Willis. ’ ‘R’ Å

Good Luck

Shake It

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

“Bringing Ashley Home” (2011) A.J. Cook. Å

Army Wives Firefight (N)

››› “The Mummy” (1999, Adventure) Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz. Å

››‡ “Knight and Day” (2010) Tom Cruise.

Hogs Gone Wild (N) ’

True Blood ’ Å

(:35) “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”

Game of Thrones (N) ’

›‡ “Vampires Suck” (2010) Å

The Glades Å

›› “Walking Tall” (2004) The Rock.

Hogs Gone Wild Å

Hogs Gone

’70s Show

The Nanny

Good Luck

Random

Hannah

Funniest Home Videos

J. Osteen

Coming Home Å

Army Wives Firefight

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The Killing Missing (N)

(:02) The Killing Missing

Break-Bad

(:05) Treme (N) ’ Å

(:10) Game of Thrones

››› “The Devil’s Own” (1997) Harrison Ford.

The Mechanicsville Local

Treme ’ Femme

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 24 b

There will be live music, 3 on 3 hoops tournament and much more. For more information please call 730-9512. Hanover Friends Church is located at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Friday, June 17 Family Movie Matinee at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 3 p.m. Cool off inside with a great family movie at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more informaMONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST 4

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

(35-FOX) Maury ’ Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

tion call 746-9615 or visit must be accompanied by a the library at 7461 Sherwood parent. Any questions may be directed to Nancy Baughan Crossing Place. 798-7792. Parking is available The Ashland Volunteer at the rear of our building, Rescue Squad will hold on Hanover Avenue, and on Bingo Games, A Charitable Duncan Street by the town Fundraiser at 7 p.m. at their hall. Rescue Squad Building, 203 Movie, Munchies, and More Duncan Street in Ashland (23005). This Fundraiser will for Teens at the Mechanicsville help with our operating costs, Branch Library at 5:30 p.m. the purchase of medical sup- Bring a friend and cool off plies and volunteer training inside with a great movie at needs. Doors open at 6 p.m. the library. Refreshments proCost is $20 for 15 games. vided by the Friends of the Prizes/winnings based on Mechanicsville Library. For game sales. A snack bar is more information call 746available. No smoking or 9615 or visit the library at 7461 alcohol allowed. All children Sherwood Crossing Place.

5 PM

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

The Parsons’ Cause Foundation, Inc., will present free public performances of The Parsons’ Cause--Prelude to Revolution this summer on the following dates: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, and August 13. The performances will commence at 11 a.m. at the historic Hanover Courthouse (Rt. 301/Hanover Courthouse Road). In 1763, in a court case known as The Parsons’ Cause, which took place in the same courthouse, Patrick Henry was thrust into the forefront of Colonial legal and political circles by challenging the authority of the 8 PM

8:30

MLB Baseball: Teams TBA. (N Subject to Blackout) (Live) Å

Redskins

SportsNet

MLS Soccer: D.C. United at Los Angeles Galaxy.

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

News

Jim Rome

Golden Age Post Live

Around

Jeopardy!

Monday, June 20 Computer Basics I Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 9 a.m. Interested in learning how to use a computer? We can help! Find out about the parts of a computer, learn how to use a mouse, begin to explore and search the Internet, and set up an e-mail

9 PM

Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å

NFL Live Boys in the

Inside Ed.

5:30

Church of England and the King of England. Audience members are encouraged to participate by assuming roles as jurors, parsons, parties to the case, or gentleman justices. See www.parsonscause.org or call 837-4900 for more information.

Saturday, June 18

Net Impact

9:30 Cheers

The Bachelorette (N) ’ Å

10 PM

10:30

account. Class size is limited. Call 746-9615 to sign up. For more information call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Now accepting registrations for UPWARD Fall Soccer, open to children ages 4 (as of Sept. 1) through 6th grade. Saturday games are Sept. 24 - Oct. 29 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. Cost is $75 if registering before July 3 ($95 if registering between July 4-Aug. 6). Fee includes soccer jersey, shorts and socks. Register online at w w w.upwardhanover.org. Sponsored in partnership with Cool Spring Baptist Church.

11 PM

JUNE 6, 2011 11:30 12 AM

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel

Post Live

Extreme Makeover

Baseball

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

How I Met

Hawaii Five-0 ’ Å

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

MasterChef Audition 1

House Carrot or Stick

FOX News at 10 (N)

How I Met

Family Guy

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

America’s Got Talent ’

Law Order: CI

Law & Order: LA (N) ’

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Payne

News

Mad Love

Two Men

Mike

Chris

Wendy Williams Show

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

90210 The Bachelors ’

Gossip Girl ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Jeannie

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Dharma

Funniest Home Videos

Chris

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

WordGirl

Electric

Wild Kratts

News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Antiques Roadshow

Great Performances (N) ’ Å

Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan

Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Steves

Globe Trekker ’

The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s Å

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

Chris

King

Earl

Friends

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

(USA)

Law Order: CI

Law & Order: SVU

NCIS Yankee White ’

NCIS Sub Rosa Å

WWE Tough Enough (N)

(:05) WWE Monday Night RAW (N) ’ (Live) Å

WWE Tough Enough ’

WWE RAW

(TNT)

Law & Order ’

Law & Order Take-Out

Law & Order ’

Law & Order Fallout ’

Law & Order Embedded

The Closer Old Money

Rizzoli & Isles Å

Age

(WTBS)

Friends

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Seinfeld

Family Guy

Conan (N)

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(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Dog

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Criminal Minds Å

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EA 2011

Jail Å

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››‡ “Shoot ’Em Up” (2007) Clive Owen. ’

Cash Cab

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(DISC)

American Chopper ’

(NICK)

Big Time

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(DISN)

Good Luck

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(FAM)

Secret-Teen

(LIFE)

Cold Case Files Å

Unsolved Mysteries

››‡ “Held Hostage” (2009) Julie Benz. Å

(AMC)

(2:15) “The Mummy”

››› “Batman” (1989, Action) Jack Nicholson, Michael Keaton. Å

Burt Wolf

Seinfeld Jail Å

Cash Cab

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SpongeBob My Wife

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(HBO)

(3:45) ››› “Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee”

320

(MAX)

(3:30) ››› “Saturday Night Fever”

Phineas

Secret-Teen

TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST

6 PM

6:30

Jail (N) ’

American Chopper My Wife

“Last Man Standing” (2011) Catherine Bell. Å Real Time W/ Bill Maher

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

NFL Live

Jim Rome

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Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

(CSN)

Car Show

Garage

Post Live

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SportsNet

Cycling: Philadelphia International Championship.

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

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8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

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NCIS ’ Å (DVS)

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

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NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed. Payne

(35-FOX) Maury ’ Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

News

NFL Live Jeopardy!

J. Kimmel

NBA

9 PM

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’70s Show

The Nanny

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Switched at Birth Vanished, Beth

My Wife

How I Met

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How I Met

››› “True Lies” (1994) Å

(:45) ››› “Get Him to the Greek” (2010) ’ ‘R’

›‡ “Vampires Suck” (2010) Å

10 PM

10:30

11 PM

“Bikini Jones”

JUNE 7, 2011 11:30 12 AM

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

SportsNet

Post Live

Redskins

Dan Patrick

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Nightline

News

Late Show W/Letterman

MasterChef Audition 2

Raising

FOX News at 10 (N)

How I Met

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America’s Got Talent (N)

The Voice Vocalists perform. (N) ’ (Live) Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Judge B.

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Payne

One Tree Hill ’ Å

Hellcats ’ Å

Cheers ’

Dharma

Funniest Home Videos

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WordWorld

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Wild Kratts

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PBS NewsHour (N) ’

American Masters

Sid

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Curious

Clifford

Steves

Chris

Keeping Up Witness to a Century ’

Traffic

TMZ (N) ’ How I Met

King

WGN News at Nine (N)

Earl

Friends ’

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

“They Came to Play”

POV Military planner Daniel Ellsberg. ’ Å

No Higher Honor

Honor

Covert Affairs Å

Currier

C. Rose

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

Law Order: CI

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White Collar On Guard

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Law & Order Guardian

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Law & Order Flaw ’

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Friends ’

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(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Dog

The First 48 Å

First 48: Missing

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Ways Die

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American Chopper ’

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(FAM)

’70s Show

(LIFE)

Cold Case Files Å

(AMC)

(2:45) ›› “Last of the Dogmen”

301

(HBO)

How to Die

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“Percy Jackson & the Olympians”

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Drag Me

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›› “Daredevil” (2003) Ben Affleck.

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SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

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SpongeBob My Wife

Fish Hooks

Wizards

Gilmore Girls Å

Still Stnd

Funniest Home Videos

Unsolved Mysteries

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Pawn Stars

››› “Jeremiah Johnson” (1972) Robert Redford. Å

June 1, 2011

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Deadliest Catch Å

Phineas

Suite/Deck

The Office

My Wife

The Office Auction

Deadliest Catch (N) ’

The Office

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Good Luck

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American Pickers Å

True Blood

Lopez Repo

First 48 Ways Die Catch

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’70s Show

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››› “Open Range” (2003, Western) Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner. Å ››‡ “Knight and Day” (2010) Tom Cruise.

(:15) ›› “Ninja Assassin” (2009) Rain. ‘R’ Å

CSI: NY Officer Blue ’ Conan (N)

Deadliest Catch Å

Greenhorns

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

››› “Halloweentown High” (2004)

The Office

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(USA)

Hannah

The 700 Club Å

The Good Wife Å

Judge Mathis ’ Å

(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

Good Luck

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CSI: Crime Scene

NCIS: Los Angeles

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Brothers

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2011 NBA Finals: Game 3: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å

Wendy Williams Show

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

9:30

SportsCenter (N) Å

Jeannie

Criminal Minds Å

“Bobby Fischer Against the World”

›› “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009) ’ ‘PG-13’

(ESPN)

(12-NBC) News

Suite/Deck

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›››‡ “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991) Arnold Schwarzenegger.

American Chopper

Switched at Birth

Family Guy

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

›› “Halloweentown” (1998) Å

Secret-Teen

››‡ “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” (2009) Å

››‡ “Terminator Salvation” (2009) ‘PG-13’

Family Guy

Hannah

The 700 Club Å

Whose Line

How I Met

Chris

How I Met

››› “Open Range” (2003) Å

Game of Thrones Å

››‡ “MacGruber” (2010) ’ ‘R’

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How to Die Lingerie ’

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road – Sundays 9 & 10:30 am; Wed. Children & Small Groups 7pm, Mid & HS Ministries Sunday & Thursday Nights. 746-4303 or www.mccag.org

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Rd. 746-4838. A Gateway to God’s Transforming Loving Grace. Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am & a Tues. Service 8am Gregory L. Ott, Pastor Amantha Barbee, Minster of Music Helen Simpson, LCSW, Minister of Counseling

EPISCOPAL All SOULS CHURCH Worship at 9:30am on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays at Cool Spring Elem. School 9964 Honey Meadows Rd. Mech. Barbara Marques, Interim Vicar www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Summer Schedule: Sun. 10am Holy Eucharist. Nursery 10-11. Refreshments after 10am service. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, Fall Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:30am with Christian Education for all ages at 9:15am. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers at the 10:30am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

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All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11am, Contemporary 9:30am, Bible School ay 8:15, 9:30am & 11am. Rick Raines, Senior Minister Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister, Mike Langley, Associate Minister, Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister, Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Liberty Christian Church 8137 Liberty Circle, 746-8412 Sunday Services: Bible School 9:45am AM Worship 10:45am, Wed. Bible Study & Youth 6:00pm Minister: Shawn Williams libertychristianva.com Liberty Christian School Preschool-7th grade 746-3062 LCS Administrator: Margaret Greer libertychristianschool.org Pole Green Church of Christ 8319 Lee Davis Rd. 746-3376, 9am Sunday School; 10am Morning Worship; 7pm Wednesday Bible Study 746-3376 www.pgchurchofchrist.com

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

Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:15 & 10:45am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Rural Point Baptist Church Independent Baptist 6548 Studley Rd, (804) 730-3226 Sunday School - 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Services - 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wed. 7:00 Combined Adult/Teen Bible Study & Children’s Music Scripture Class 4-10 yr old. Check us out on the web, or better yet, come visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com

St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor, Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Provided.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Beth Shalom Ministries 9562 Kings Charter Drive, Suite 103 Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 916-9402 Worship: Friday 7:00pm Bible Discussion: Tuesday 7:00pm Children Class We welcome all believers to come Worship Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) with us. www.BethShalomMinistries.org Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided. 779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor TMH/The Master’s House, 303A Ashcake Road, Ashland, Sun. 10AM, Wed. 7PM, "KIDMO" Kids Ministry, Youth Media/Gaming Center 368-7592. www.tmhnow.org.

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MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Int. Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9am Contemp.; 9:45am Education; 11am Tradional SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

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

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

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Emily Swartz, Minister of Youth & Education Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Northside Baptist, 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.northsideva.org Worship 10:15am, Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-7:30pm Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

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

UNITED METHODIST

Cool Spring Baptist Church , 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For information, activities & service times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800. Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church Celebrate Jesus with us on Sundays in Bible Study for all ages at 9:15am. Morning Worship 10:30am. Child care is available for all services. The church is located on Mech. Trnpk, Hwy 360, just east of Laburnum Ave., and 2.2 miles west of 295. For info., call 329.5420. Family Life Baptist Church. Come Join the Family! Laurel Meadow Elementary School, 8248 Lee Davis Rd., Mech. Sundays, 10:30am. Pastor Glenn Hawkins 335-6728. www.familylifehanover.com First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road (3 miles east of 295) We invite you to worship and grow in the spirit with us. Join us for church school at 8:45am & morning worship at 10am, community bible study 11am & 7:30pm each Wed. 746-4095 Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org

Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. Mech. VA. 23116 Rev. Kanguk Lee. 746-4719. Come & Join us for Worship each Sun. 11am (Nursery prov) Sun. School, 9:45am for all ages. Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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Homes for Sale KING WILLIAM CO.: AREA 43

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Immaculate 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1400 sq feet rancher on 1 acre, wooded lot. Very Private. 2-car, detached garage with large concrete apron. Hardwood flooring. Stone fireplace. Replacement windows. Concrete patio, and landscaping. Private well/septic. In Aylett, convenient to Central Garage and Mechanicsville. Quiet & peaceful location. $185,900. Call Doni at 240-3180.

HANOVER CO.: AREA 44 6497 McCauley Lane Stunning 4Bd/2Ba Cape in Mechanicsville. New tile, carpet, hardwood, deck, windows and hvac. Rear fence and shed with electric (220 amp). Original owner has done a wonderful job updating house with "Today’s Buyer" in mind. For more information or to schedule showing call Steve/Ed Landi 467-1015. Neumann & Dunn Real Estate and Development

STOP RENTING! Call for a FREE step by step Consultation on how to buy your First Home! Call Renee @ Cowan Realty 640-0123 cowanrealtyofva.com Why Rent? BUY!! 100% financing available. Purchases or refinances. Locally owned. Licensed by VA State Corp. Comm. MC-2391 Progressive Mortgage, LLC call 559-1679 www.progressivemortgageva.com

ROOMS FOR RENT Hanover Motel 11563 Hanover Courthouse Rd. $150/wk $540/mo 822-8612 / 822-8340

Commercial Real Estate for Rent ∫ OFFICE & DESK SPACE

Office Building for Rent- Route 360 across from Wal-Mart. For more information call 746-4589 or 804-517-0520

8378 Sherrington Drive

Features: ∂ Three Story Maintenance Free Exterior & Energy Efficient Windows ∂ Four Bedrooms, three and a half baths. ∂ Master Suite includes Walk in closet, full bath, double sinks, separate shower and jet tub. ∂ Three story home with third floor including bedroom, full bath and media room. ∂ Ground floor with office area, great room with 20 foot ceiling, spacious entry foyer with hardwood floors, kitchen area and sunroom with deck. ∂ Separate laundry room with inside entry from 2-car garage . ∂ Gas fireplace. Gas heat with two phase A/C. ∂ Fenced Back yard. Owner’s relocating occupancy available within 60 days or less. Asking $319,995 804-317-6952 or taz5950@aol.com

HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 5971 PROSPECTORS BLUFF LANE, MECH., VA Built in 2002. Brick & Vinyl ranch on 13 acres of land. Dining/Living room, kitchen w/breakfast nook, FR w/stone propane fireplace, 3 BR, 2 baths, utility rm, screened porch, 2 car garage. Many extras. $429,950.00 . Call (804) 559-5911 or 928-2384.

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Homes for Sale OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSE 1-3, Sunday June 5th 6073 Gobbler Glen Place, Mechanicsville

Wow!Don’t miss this 4 level 4 bdrm, 3.5 bath 3585 sq. ft. home. This home also has an unfinished 1200 sq. ft. walk out basement and a full bath roughed in. Located in the preservation community of Turkey Hollow. The 3rd floor is finished with a full bath and rec room. Gourmet kitchen with sunroom and family room. A fantastic price of $374,950 . For more information call Lynn Childers, Joyner Fine Properties 804-338-1276 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 to hear about The Local’s upcoming advertising opportunities!

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Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 7297 Jackson Ave. , 2 story. 1-Master Bedroom & 1-additional bedroom, 1 Bath. Large kitchen & den with C/A. Water & Trash Pickup provided. $725/mo. Available June 1st. Call Dennis 746-8630 or 513-0717

Remodeled Atlee Road home, 2-Bedroom, 1 Bath. Central Heating & AC. Fenced yard with large beautiful deck. Avail June 1st. $850/mo. 399-0528

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King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location. $685/mo. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com

Assisted Living - Private Home - 3 private paid patient openings. All Inclusive rates or can provide Private Duty at $15 per hour. Call LaWanda 804-615-4978

LakeRidge Square Apartments , Voted Hanover’s Best for 2010! "Superior" Resident Satisfaction Award! Your "Home" , Our " Pleasure" Spacious 2BR/2BA Apartment Homes. Washer/Dryer /Alarm and all Appliances included. Prices from $850! www.lakeridgesquare.com 866-610-1221 804-550-3566 Fax 2 miles from VCC Mall and all conveniences!

Companion, Care Giver. 18 years experience. Available 6 - 11 pm. Call Jennifer Brown, 746-7831

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 3 bdrm, 2 bath 1500 sq. ft. custom built home in Cedar Crest Sub. for $1050 per month. Home features an open floor plan, custom cabinets, gas fireplace & wrap front porch. Available June 1st. Contact Balducci Builders, Inc. at 804.730.0034. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath -Brick Ranch- 7244 Sandy Circle, 23111. 2.5 car garage, large yard on cul-de-sac lot. $1000. per mo. + deposit. Available immediately. Call 804-746-4589 or 804-517-6583. Hanover- 6 mi to Richmond. Pre Civil War home. 4 BR 3 BA. 6 stall barn with pasture. Hanover High District. $1500. per month for House and Barn or $1200. per month for House only. Deposit Required + Pet deposit. Call 746-4589 or 804-517-6583. HANOVER - Battlefield Green. 3 Bdrm, 2 ba., gas FP, W/D, DW, screen porch, shed. No pets or smoking. $1075/ mo. + 1 mo. security deposit. Call 804-690-8691. HANOVER COURTHOUSE AreaCottage on horse farm. 2 BR, 1 BA. N/S. $850. includes oil heat + lawn care. Deposit. Call 512-0461 MECH- 3 to 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Ranch. Available June 1st. $1100. per month. Call 757-262-8508 MECH- Large 3 BR 2.5 BA 2-story with living room w/fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen. Shows like new. Refrigerator, Microwave & Washer/Dryer included. Rear Deck, Great Area. Short walk to pool, tennis & playground. $1225/month. Lease Purchase Option. 746-3266 or 350-8542. Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

CHILD CARE FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333. Infant Care - Day or Night. Monday - Friday. CPR / First Aid. Resume available upon request. Call 789-9675 between 4 and 8 pm. Summer child care available in Mech. Planned activities and trips for a summer of fun! Ref. avail. Call (804) 855-4395

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING AN EYE FOR DETAIL Experienced. Excellent References. Summer Specials! Free Estimates. Call 262-2603 Cleanings tailored to meet your needs. Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly. Licensed/Bonded. References Provided. Call Crystal 229-6121. T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded. Ins. Call 746-8805

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Affordable Powerwash Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ON TIME TOWING INC. 804-539-8697 DISPATCH 24 HR LINE Car stalled or junked truck Broken cars leave you stuck, Call our truck @ On Time Towing. We will get you back on line on time. WE also provide Property Patrol with great perks.

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Uncontested Divorces $495 plus costs 804-564-0016 Susan H. Call, Esquire

Multi Family Yard Sale! Great deals & Motivated sellers! June 4th from 8am-12pm @ 8339 Alpha St. near Atlee & Studley Rds. Monster selection of clothes, furniture, toys, books, & household items. Rain Date set for June 11th.

Saturday Appointments 7301 Hanover Green Dr. Mechanicsville

Multi-Family Yard Sale June 4th, 7am-1pm. 4161 Rockhill Road Clothing, Electronics, Furniture, Toys & many more treasures!!

Announcements

Multi-family Yard Sale-Sat. June 4, 8 am Battlefield Green Subdivision 8243 Fourscore Drive Children’s items, furniture, collectibles and household items. Something for everyone!

ENTERTAINMENT OLD CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER now has memberships available for the 2011 Pool Season. Get a one day Family Pass to come out and see what our pool has to offer. Located at 2080 Old Church Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Call – 804-3702825 for more information .

GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES Help Mechanicsville GO GREEN. Collect your old newspapers and bring them to Zip Corvette instead of tossing them out. We use them in our day to day operation and would be glad to have them. Call 746-2290 for drop off info.

YARD & ESTATE SALES 23111 - Spice Tree Community Yard Sale- Saturday, June 4th, 8 am - 11 am. Pole Green Road, near Pole Green Elementary School. HUGE Yard Sale, Fri & Sat. 6/3 & 4th, 8am-1pm. 9063 Shady Grove Road. Power Tools, Childrens Clothing, Toys & MORE!

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Multi-Family Yard Sale , Sat. June 4th, 7am12noon, 8151 Greenview Road, Meadowgate Sub. Patio Furniture, Housewares, Books, Toys, Collectibles & MORE!! Yard Sale - June 3rd & 4th ( Friday & Saturday), 8-3pm. 8415 Arnold Rd. Off Rt 360, 1 mile East of Battlefield School. Look for signs! YARD SALE - Rain/Shine, Sat. June 4, 7 am - 1 pm, 6351 Greenback Pl, Sherrington Sub, E-ZIP E900 Elec Scooter, full-size bsktball hoop, elec wine cooler, Xmas deco indoor/outdoor, TVs, Webkins, telescope, wmns/mens/yng mens clothing, toys/games, books, scrapbooking/cardmaking supplies & MUCH MORE!

Financial MISCELLANEOUS FINANCIAL SERVICES Business & Commercial Loans Arranged $50,000 & UP Call 804-399-5742

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

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bed - New Mattress Set in Plastic w/ warr. Full $99, Queen $109, King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. 218-0680

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Accounting & Finance Coordinator wanted for Shady Grove UM Church at 20 hrs per week. Job includes accounting, payroll, record keeping, financial controls, & reporting. Visit www.shadygroveumc.org for additional job details or call Pastor Jay Kelchner at 746-9073.

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KING WILLIAM COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR King William County is accepting applications for the full-time permanent position of Emergency Management Coordinator. Primary responsibilities are creation, maintenance and implementation of Emergency Operations Plan(s) and completion of applicable federal and state compliance reporting. Responsible for Emergency Operations Center and ensuring operation of shelter(s) during emergency situations. Administers grants provided by the VA Department of Emergency Management and other organizations providing similar types of funding. Coordinates NIMS training for emergency and other county personnel. Serves as Fire Marshal and Fire Official and has primary responsibility for enforcement of the SFPC. Serves as staff liaison to the Emergency Planning Committee and the Fire/Emergency Medical Services Committee. Assists with the development and maintenance of consistent policies and procedures for Fire/EMS organizations of the County. Applicants should have previous experience with Emergency Operations Plan management and implementation. Applicants shall have at least five years of fire-related experience as a firefighter, EMS provider, fire or building inspector, contractor or superintendent of fire-protection related or building construction or a combination of education and experience that confers equivalent knowledge and ability. King William County residency must be established within first twelve (12) months of employment. Certification as a Fire Official preferred or must be capable of obtaining certification within 24 months of employment. Salary: $45,000 + DOQ/DOE. Applications may be accessed online at www.kingwilliamcounty.us/employment_app.pdf, requested from the County Administrator’s office located at 180 Horse Landing Road or requested by telephone (804-769-4927). Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2011. King William County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion or physical handicap. Pastor Smyrna Baptist Church is a small, traditionalinformal church located in Goochland County. We are searching for a bivocational pastor, in which the Church is the first priority. Our candidate must be an ordained pastor with a Baptist Doctrine. We value a Shepherding role for our pastor, one who preaches and practices the Holy Bible, and someone who is committed to growing our church. Resumes may be sent to Smyrna Pastor Search Committee, 2202 Jackson Shop Road, Goochland, VA 23063. Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2011.

WANTED PEOPLE TO GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT! Do you want to lose more than 10 pounds? Join our weight loss challenge and get paid $1.00 for every pound you lose in 30 days. Contact Lisa at (804)836-2629 or innerfitness@ymail.com

SmartWire 360 is seeking an aggressive; results oriented Sales Representative to expand a new business opportunity. This position will sell retrofit lighting upgrades to commercial customers. You will be supported in this position by a certified electrician that will conduct the energy audits to determine the lighting upgrades and generate the job proposals. Qualified candidate will develop sales campaigns & must have 2 – 5 years sales experience. Must also have a valid Virginia driver’s license & be able to pass a background check. Please fax resumes to 804.746.0300 or email them to ann@smartwire360.com Clean Homes - Part Time, Full Days. Experience preferred Own transportation required Call 559-4356.

Sales Associates needed to work for Hanover Habitat for Humanity Restore, Wednesday through Saturday 2 to 3 days per week. Must have open availability, be customer service oriented & have 2-3 yrs. of retail experience. Apply in person at 8177 Mech. Trnpk, 23111, behind Cold Harbor Restaurant.

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STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN

Need for help grows

Cheering on Atlee

Social Services oﬃcers discuss beneﬁts, demand By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com With a mission to help those who are least able to help themselves, the newly-elected chair and vice chair of the Hanover County Social Services Advisory Board talked about the increase

in demand for the agency’s services. Lynn H. Saunders and David W. Fuller moved into their new positions on July 27. Both are now in their seventh year on the board. Saunders represents the

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

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

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

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

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

County receives VACo honor

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

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

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Mulch - 746-1281 Bark Mulch Shredded & Colored Mulch. Small/Large Loads Delivered.

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*SUPERIOR FENCE CO* for the BEST VALUE on a Quality Wood Fence. Call 559-2211 Repairs & Improvements of All Sizes Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

Complete Lawn Care - Mowing, Driveways Graded, Bushhogging, & General Tractor Work. Call 338-1664.

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BELL CREEK Heating- Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. BBB 559-1045.

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

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Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 20 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845

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

Perdue’s Power Washing Est. 1995 Res/Comm. House, decks, sealing, gutter cleaning, fences, cement, roofs. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668

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PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 E.J. HornungExcellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613

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TREE SERVICE A People’s Tree Service- Professional work at a reasonable rate. Ins. Free Est. Mulch. Call 730-2163 1% DONATED TO ST. JUDES CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Norman’s Tree Service Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates. Call 769-7197 or 387-3161 1 Call For All Your Tree Needs L & J Tree Service, LLC. Bucket Truck & Climbing Services Stump Removal, 24 hr. Emergency Service Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 10% Discount for Military & Seniors Call 687-6442 or 798-5004 www.LandJTreeService.web.officelive.com ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580 ELLIS TREE SERVICE, LLC. Mike Ellis, Cert. Arborist MA-5162A Take Downs, Trimming, Stump Grinding 24 Hr. Emergency Services Available Competitive Pricing - Over 18 yrs. Exp. Insured / Free Estimates 746-4408 Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663 Howard Tree Service Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Removal. If it’s tree work - we do it! Insured. Free Est. Michael 746-7546 or 779-7011 day/night. MC/VISA/Discover.

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

Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal, Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm. 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator

PLUMBING Browning Plumbing Services, Inc. Home & Commercial Plumbing Repairs Backflow Testing and Repairs Serving Mechanicsville & Surrounding Areas Reasonable Rates. Call 559-4766

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

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360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne 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.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

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

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

Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road

Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road

Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Breakfast & Lunch 539 S. Washington Hwy.

Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

ASHLAND 23005

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

GLEN ALLEN 23059 Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road

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Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

The Mechanicsville Local

June 1, 2011

REALTOR®

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Walnut Grove Road

Cool Spring Forest

7084 Sunnyside Drive

Gorgeous 2-story Dutch Colonial on 5.84 acres! This custom built home features 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, family room with brick fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, large utility room with extra cabinets, 20' x 30' unfinished room over garage that can be easily made into a 4th bedroom, large rear deck, 2-car garage, detached carport that is perfect for a boat, and 1-year ERA buyer’s home warranty. $349,950.

This gorgeous Rancher features 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, sunroom, formal living and dining rooms, master bedroom with master bathroom, hardwood floors in common areas, bonus room, 2-car attached garage, and in-ground swimming pool. 1-year warranty provided by seller. $329,500.

100% Financing available on this home. All brick 3 bedroom Rancher with a full BASEMENT on large lot. Eat in kitchen, family room with fireplace, hardwood floors in all bedrooms, sunroom, and full basement with family room, fireplace, craft room, and large canning kitchen. $189,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Call Kathy Carmichael at 804-683-0011.

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Pam Hogg 427-5102

Russell Crews 746-5432

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Davis Place

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

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

Just Listed

This lovely home offers 1930’s style with 2011 updates and amenities! This 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1750 sq. ft. home sits on a large 3/4-acre sub-dividable corner lot with 2-car detached garage with electricity and workshop, new windows and vinyl siding, unfinished 2nd floor, full country front porch and rear deck, refinished hardwood floors, crown molding, updated fixtures, family room w/recessed lighting and fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, huge kitchen w/stainless steel stove and fridge, new dishwasher, microwave, cabinets, countertops, and flooring. $139,950.

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

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Strawhorn

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

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

Battlefield Farms

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

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

Tons of Square q Footage g for the Price!

Are you looking for plenty of square feet? If so, come see this 5 bedroom, 4 full bath, 3,212 Sq Ft., 2 car attached garage home. There is an extra 980 finished sq ft. over the garage that is an In-Law Suite, oversized kitchen, hardwood floors downstairs, and brand new carpet upstairs. House has chair railing, crown molding throughout, beautiful screened in porch, and oversized master bedroom with attached master bath. This is a great deal! $249,950.

Call Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899 or Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025 W NE ICE PR

Mechanicsville

Charming 3 bedrooms rancher that has been completely renovated. Featuring 2 full bathrooms, kitchen with all appliances, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, family room addition, den/office, and hardwood floors. Large rear yard with detached garage. Located in the heart of Mechanicsville. $174,950.

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

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Kings Charter 10272 Radford Mill Terrace

Cu-de-sac. Spacious and private fenced backyard. Two-tiered deck. 4 Bedrooms, 2½ baths. Kitchen opens to Family Room. Formal rooms and kitchen with hardwoods. Dining room with dry bar. Almost 2,600 sq. ft. $305,000. Call for an appointment today!

Call Laurel Bartlett at 804-363-6661.

Davis Place

Mansfield Woods

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

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

Call Woody Hogg for more details on this great opportunity! 804-427-5100

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Mayfield Farms

Renovated all-brick Rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, beautiful kitchen with new countertops and fresh paint, formal dining room, formal living room, family room with fireplace and built-in bookshelves, seasonal sunroom, replacement windows, private rear yard, large storage shed, covered patio, and 1-year warranty. $184,950.

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

or Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899.

FOR RENT – Triangle Lane

Travellers Run Wonderful home with Great In-Law Suite. Features 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, and amazing outdoor living space with covered rear porch, stamped concrete, and more. Large rooms throughout, eat in kitchen, formal dining room, huge family room, fenced yard, extended paved driveway, rear shed, and much more. Home warranty! $285,000

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

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The Mechanicsville Local

Quiet country living but close to everything. Custom built 3 bedroom, 2 bath custom built log cabin, 2,600 Sq Ft., upstairs has one large bedroom and very large well lit loft bedroom that can be used as a home office, one full bath with claw foot tub, downstairs has large living room with wood stove, dining room and kitchen includes custom tables. Master bath is handicap accessible. Located in Studley, Virginia.

$1,975 per month.

Call Joe Inge at 804-389-6655 June 1, 2011

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details. Property Management Services Let Us Handle the Hassles! Screen Tenants – with Credit Report. Advertise Property & Collect Rent. Inspect Property & Protect Your Investment! Joe Inge – Property Manager 804-427-5119 rentals@erawoodyhogg.com

Atlee High School Come see this meticulously maintained “one-owner home” located in the heart of Mechanicsville. All-brick and vinyl home that features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1,932 sq. ft., rear screened porch, 3-car garage, and so much more. Hardwood floors throughout and the bedrooms have hardwood under the carpet; that is in perfect condition and oversized master bedroom with attached master bath. $194,950.

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

New Kent

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

In the Heart of Mechanicsville

Charming cape featuring first floor master bedroom with walk in closet and full bath, large-sized family room with wood floors and fireplace, formal dining room with bay window and French doors that open onto back deck, first floor has half bath and large laundry room, second floor has 2 spacious bedrooms, full bath, and large closets. Other features include vinyl wrapped windows, rear yard with stream running through it, tool shed, in-ground wires for invisible dog fence, front porch that is perfect for rocking chairs and lemonade, and lots of shade! $174,950.

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Battlefield Green

Great house with 2,300 sq. ft., 2-car garage, 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms in the Hanover High district. Updated kitchen, Florida room, Rec room, outdoor patio, deck, and walk-up attic. Community amenities include pool, clubhouse, playgrounds, and tennis. $215,000.

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

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Beaverdam Bluffs

Charming Chalet Rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and bay window, open family room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, master bedroom, fenced rear yard, and rear deck. Seller is providing 1-year buyers home warranty. Owner will pay $2,000 in closing. $159,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-424-5100 for more details.

Spicetree Extremely clean, well-maintained Cape with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, dual heat pumps, full front porch, rear deck, paved driveway, shed, huge master bedrooms, wood floors, plantation blinds and ceiling fans throughout, and a meticulously maintained lot. $200,000.

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

10 ACRES

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.