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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com he two young men leading the 2011 class of Hanover High School have quite a history together. Valedictorian Sam Westrick and salutatorian Zachary Dillon Verham, as Sam’s mother Anne said, “became fast friends over a decade ago at Mechanicsville’s Church of the Creator Nursery School.” SAM WESTRICK Although the two “drifted attending Carnegie Mellon apart while attending sepaUniversity and Zach is heading to the University IF YOU GO . . . of Virginia. She did say that 7 p.m. they leave for college with June 18 the knowledge that “the Siegel Center distance won’t dilute this VCU campus friendship.” 1200 W. Broad St. Richmond Sam leads his class with a grade point average of 4.7. The son of John rate elementary schools,” Sam’s mom said they “met up and Anne Westrick of Mechanicsville, he is a again at Oak Knoll Middle member of the Modern and found they still had many of the same interests -- Music Masters (Tri-M), particularly music. Through National Honor Society, Robotics (Defenders of the high school both joined the marching band and made it Multiverse), Show Choir Band, Jazz Ensemble, Wind through advanced calculus Ensemble and Marching and physics together.” As they prepare to gradu- Band (the Marching Hawks). At Carnegie Mellon, Sam ate, she said they will be will be studying tuba perforparting again: Sam will be

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mance. In his community, he has been involved with the Richmond Symphony

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The families of Cpl. James Edward Tyler, left, and James C. Kelly Jr. present a wreath in memory of their loved ones who died serving their country. The presentation was at the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Hanover Wayside Park on Monday, May 30. For more on the program, see page 2.

Herzog to head Public Utilities Youth Orchestra (RSYO); Richmond Symphony Youth Concert Orchestra (YCO); Orchestra Project, which is hosted by the Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Music; VCU Festival of Winds Brass and Percussion; VCU Jazz Day; Central Virginia Symphony; and see HANOVER, pg. 8 `

Hanover County 2006. Administrator CeIn his new posicil R. Harris Jr. has tion he succeeds announced the apFrank W. Harksen pointment of Steven Jr., who was appointP. Herzog to the ed deputy county position of director administrator in of Public Utilities, January. effective July 1. “Steve has been a Herzog has exstrong senior mantensive experience HERZOG ager in Hanover in Hanover County’s for many years and Public Utilities and he brings a wealth of knowlPublic Works departments and edge in public utilities and land has been deputy director of see HERZOG, pg. 4 ` Public Works since November

Early festival responses positive By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com As Hanover Parks & Recreation Department director Greg Sager gets ready for the 33rd Annual Hanover Tomato Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 9, he said the responses he has been see FESTIVAL, pg. 8 `

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County remembers vets in solemn ceremony By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 with a solemn ceremony at the Hanover Veterans Memorial at Hanover Wayside Park. “We are here today to honor the names of every person on the wall behind me, and names on walls around the world where fallen soldiers are remembered,” said Jack Ward, the master of ceremonies. Veterans, their families and friends came from several places, including Hanover County, Central Virginia and Northern Virginia. One family traveled from North Carolina to pay tribute to “America’s fallen heroes.” About 125 people attended the mid-morning service, and, as the sun rose in the sky and the temperatures climbed, the sense of pride and patriotism swelled in the hearts of everyone present. The guest speaker was U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John P. McLaren, who about the pain he experienced each time he lost one of his men. “A man named Brian Dunbar was the first soldier to die under my command in Iraq,” he said. “He was 24 years old and stepped on an explosive device. I remember getting the call informing me of his death and how painful it was. I was responsible for him. I had to ask myself if I had prepared him the best that I could for battle and was he ready. I believe he was. I believe all of the men [14] that died serving under me were.” McLaren talked about the sense of patriotism and duty today’s soldiers have. “It’s one thing to fight and die for your own freedom,” he noted. “It’s something else to fight and die for another man’s freedom. It’s hard to explain what it feels like to have him call you brother and show his appreciation and gratitude for what you do for him and the sacrifices you make,” he said. “Today, we are celebrating the legacy of veterans all the way back to the Battle of Bunker Hill. The United States is a great nation, but it’s not great by birthright. It’s a great nation built on hard work and sacrifice,” he added. “Today, we remember our veterans and the ultimate sacrifice many made. We owe

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John P. McLaren, left, talks with U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., at last week’s Memorial Day program at Hanover Wayside Park.

them a debt and must remember what they did and what they stood for.” In addition to McLaren, U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., addressed the crowd. He talked briefly about the history of Memorial Day and how it started in the South when a group of widows of Confederate soldiers not only cared for the graves at a cemetery for their own fallen, but also at a Union cemetery. “The first official Memorial Day was in 1882,” he said. “It’s been celebrated ever since.” Cantor also talked about Hanover County soldiers who had given their lives serving their country. “They will never be forgotten,” the 7th District congressman said. “Through their sacrifice, they teach us about a love of country and what it takes to build an America worthy of their sacrifice.” Cantor was the guest speaker at the first ceremony at the Hanover Veterans Memorial ceremony in 2006. Ward and South Anna District supervisor John E. Gordon Jr. were two of the co-founders who worked to create the Memorial. “We had been to a service at the Virginia War Memorial,” Ward said. “On the way back, I told Gordon we needed a memorial in see VETS, pg. 4 `

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CLARIFICATION The photographs of LeeDavis High School valedictorian Joseph Newton and salutatorian Julie Kusnerik that appeared in the June 1 edition of The Local were published courtesy of Carrington & Finch Photography of Richmond.

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Hanover County to honor our own. We sat down over a cup of coffee and an idea was born. When the price tag of $250,000 to build it came back, I didn’t know what we had gotten into.” Bricks, with a person’s name, the division of the military they served in and when they served, were sold for $100 each. Monetary and material donations came in and volunteer labor also was used to turn the dream into a reality. The Memorial stands as a tribute to all Hanover County veterans who have fought and died. “The only way a person’s name

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development to this position,” Harris said. “I’m very excited to announce this new opportunity for him to enhance his service to public utilities customers and to the citizens of Hanover County.” “I had the fortune of working with Steve for seven years in Public Utilities,” Harksen said, “therefore I know first-hand his exceptional technical and managerial skills along with his focus on customer service.” Herzog, who worked in the Department of Public Utilities from 1997-2006 as engineering manager, said he is looking forward to returning to the department in a new role. “It is a great job,” he said. “Providing water and wastewater to residents and businesses

goes up on the wall is if they die in battle, and they were from Hanover County,” Ward said. “We have formal ceremonies here on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day, but people come here all the time. Some will come and sit on a bench to think and reflect, and others will stand at the wall, looking for someone’s name.” There was a 21-gun salute and bugler C.W. “Shorty” Enos of VFW Post 9808 played taps. McLaren concluded, saying, “God bless all of those we are Jim Fields/The Local here to honor today and theirTristan Perkenson waves his flag as his great-grandmother, Lois families. They have all made aLittlepage, holds the 4-year old. They are members of the family great sacrifice, and God blessof Cpl. James Edward Tyler, who, along with family members the United States of America.” of James C. Kelly Jr., presented a special wreath during the

in our suburban area is a core responsibility of our local government and I love working with the people.” Herzog was a project manager for Draper Aden Associates’ Richmond office before coming to Hanover County in January 1997. He was lured to the county’s Department of Public Utilities by the challenge of being in “on the ground floor” of the permitting and construction of the Totopotomoy Wastewater Treatment Plant. “I worked with a lot of public sector clients at Draper Aden Associates,” he said. “When you are in the private sector, your involvement in a project is often limited to the parts you are paid to be involved in. You don’t have as much of an opportunity for ownership as I have had working for Hanover County.”

Memorial Day Program on May 30 at Hanover Wayside Park.

“I wanted the experience of being able to manage a new wastewater treatment plant from the ground floor up,” he said. “To me that was very satisfying. Whatever I’m working on, I take it personally.” As engineering manager, Herzog worked closely with the public, the development community, elected officials, other county departments, the Town of Ashland and state and federal agencies on a variety of projects. In November 2006, he was promoted to deputy director of Public Works. In that position, he has been responsible for managing the engineering, erosion and sediment control, construction and administrative divisions of the department. He also assists the department’s director, Michael Flagg, with the management of the

transportation, airport, cannery and operations divisions. As Public Utilities director, Herzog will manage a $35 million a year operation that provides reliable and high-quality water and wastewater service to 20,000 customers. The department has more than 90 employees . Herzog is a registered professional engineer. This year he was a member of the Virginia Stormwater Regula-tory Advisory Panel and is chair of the Local Programs Sub-committee of that panel. He is a member of the American So-ciety of Civil Engineers and the Virginia Water Environment Association. He and his wife Debbie have two grown children, Alex and Julie. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information specialist.

New writer will split time between Mechanicsville and Goochland Staff Report news@mechlocal.com Richmond Suburban Newspapers has announced that Jim Fields has joined its staff and will serve as a general assignment reporter for The Mechanicsville Local and The Goochland Gazette. “We are pleased to have Jim join the staff and know our communities will benefit from his many contacts and years of experience,” Joy Monopoli, RSN publisher, said. He has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina and has worked for both weekly, community oriented newspapers and daily publications. “I enjoy working for papers like The Local and The Gazette,” Fields said. “When you work on a larger paper, you sometimes write a story that might influence change, but when you work

for a community oriented paper, sometimes you are the reason change occurs.” Fields and his wife have three adult children and two grandchildren. “Including my wife, I have several things I am passionate about,” he said. “My grandchildren bring me a great deal of pleasure, and I am a shameless, dedicated University of North Carolina basFIELDS ketball and New York Yankees baseball fan. If someone ever has time to spare, just get me started talking about them and we’ll kill several hours.” Fields can be contacted by e-mail at jfields@ mechlocal.com or by phone at 804-971-8696.

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Internet service issue gaining momentum Admittedly, there are those of us who tend to take for granted aspects of life that may be considered a dream or luxury to others. For example, Internet access. This is a convenience that has always been available in whatever community this writer called home. Unfortunately, there are Hanover County residents who can only dream of the day they can get online with some immediacy. High speed Internet is out of reach at this point. A recent conversation with Jennifer Yvonne Scott, who is president of Touch Point Public Relations and serves as executive director of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce, was a real eye-opener. As a resident of Mechanicsville (right off the Turnpike) near our office, Internet access has never been an issue. For Jennifer, however, it’s pretty much unattainable. Residents in the Montpelier, Beaverdam and Doswell communities recently met at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education to talk about their Internet service (or lack thereof). A committee spearheaded by Hanover County Board of Supervisors members John E. Gordon Jr. and Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, South Anna and Beaverdam districts, respectively, has been pursuing solutions to this dilemma. An article is in the works, but I could use your help. Send an e-mail to mkinser@mechlocal.com or call 746-1235, ext. 22, if you want to talk about any Internet problems (like little or limited service) you are experiencing.

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munity is changing rapidly with many newcomers that may be offended by the name.” Well, as one whose Virginia ancestry goes back 376 years and to pre-Revolution days in Hanover County, I In spite of the praise heaped on the newly appointed take Ms. Wilson’s remarks and action to mean that county superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, Jamelle officials, who are supposed to be our servants, have the Wilson, much of it well deserved, by the chairman of the right to deny us our heritage, the right to deny us the Hanover County School Board, that individual is grossly see LETTERS, pg. 13 ` unqualified for that position for reasons than transcend her on the surface credentials. The principles on which a person stands are far more important than cold qualifications. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of In 2005, she was a member of a Hanover County interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your Advisory Committee that advised the county to deny a use address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to permit to the Dixie Days Festival, she stating that the name, edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be “Dixie Days” is “problematic” and that calling a commemopublished. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Mechanicsville Local. ration by that name “tends to represent the past.” As an aside, do I really need to remind this “educator” Send letters to: that all commemorations represent the past? The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, She further stated that if the name remained, Hanover Mechanicsville, VA 23111 County schools should not promote or endorse the event. Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com According to Ms. Wilson, “The Hanover County com-

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Wayne Powell, left, of Midlothian, gestures while talking to Terry McAuliffe before Friday evening’s Blue Moon Bash. Powell is a candidate for the 7th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. McAuliffe was the keynote speaker.

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“Considering how competitive the music world is, I find Continued from pg. 1 b it valuable to explore multiple Tuba Christmas. subjects during my undergradSam said math, music and uate experience, and keep my physics have been his favorite options open,” Sam said. classes at Hanover High. “Most Zach, the son of Kelly of my high school experiand Cheryl Verham of ence has been centered on the Mechanicsville, is graduating Music Department at hanover, with a 4.6 GPA. although in the past two years I He plays baritone in the have become very interested in Marching Band, where he Robotics,” he said. serves as a section leader. He “When searching for a col- is a member of SODA, the lege,” Sam said, “I looked for National Honor Society, Beta schools that could offer both Club and Tri-M Music Honor excellent music and math/sciSociety. ence technological opportuniAt UVA, he will be studying ties. Carnegie Mellon was the engineering. perfect fit.” Zach is a member of the “Carnegie Mellon was the Youth Group and Praise Band perfect fit,” he continued. “I am at the New Highland Baptist excited to begin studying with Church. Craig Knox, the principle tubist Talking about his years and for the Pittsburgh Symphony success at Hanover High, Zach Orchestra, in addition to filling said, “Really, I’ve only been the rest of my schedule with able to achieve my class rank computer science and physics because of the support of my courses.” family and friends and, most

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Hanover High School’s 2011 valedictorian Sam Westrick and salutatorian Zach Verham became fast friends more than a decade ago at Mechanicsville’s Church of the Creator Nursery School. The two drifted apart in elementary school then reconnected in middle school. This photo of the two boys – Zach on the left and Sam on the right — was taken in 1998 at the nursery school.

importantly, God’s blessing.” “High school has been great,” he said, “and while I’m looking forward to becoming an engineer, I’m going to miss all of the friends that I have made at Hanover.”

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Zach also commended his longtime friend Sam. “I’d like to congratulate Sam Westrick, the valedictorian at Hanover High, who has also been one of my best friends since preschool. Fantastic job, buddy!”

Bingo set June 17 The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will sponsor bingo as a charitable fundraiser starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at the station at 203 Duncan St. in Ashland. Doors open at 6 p.m. The cost is $20 for 15 games. A snack bar is available. No smoking or alcohol are allowed. All children must be accompanied by a parent. For more information, call Nancy Baughan at 798-7792.

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cal.” The first event associated Continued from pg. 1 b with the Tomato Festival is receiving have all been positive. the Little Miss and Tiny Miss What can best be described Pageant, which will be held at 3 as “the event” in Mechanicsville, p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the the Tomato Festival always Black Creek VFD. attracts thousands to Pole Lynn Watson, a member of Green Park. the fire department, serves as A record attendance of the pageant director. 42,000 was reported in 2009. For 2011, Sager expressed “We know that, regardless appreciation for some new faces of the weather, there will be a in terms of sponsorship. “We’re core group of individuals that very grateful we’ve had some come out to the event. And new sponsors that stepped forthese are the ones that — bless ward this year.” their hearts — have been comSponsors include: 98.9 ing out for 32 years and will Liberty, Big Oldies 107.3, come out this year 93.1 The Wolf, for the 33rd year,” Verizon Wireless, Sager said. “Most Henrico Doctors’ are Hanoverians. Hospital, Martin’s, They were there Marty’s Grille when it was at Black and Riverbound Creek [Volunteer Cafe, Geico, Fire Department] Save Our Food, and they were Covenant Woods, at Battlefield Mechanicsville Park Elementary Rental Center, SAGER [School]. We appreMechanicsville Party ciate that there’s that Rental, Minnieland kind of support in the com- Private Day School, Macaroni munity.” Kid, Essex Bank, AccuFlight, and Members of the Black Creek Frame Packaging Solutions. VFD started the festival. The event is presented by Continued growth led to the the Black Creek Volunteer Fire moves from the station location Department, Hanover Parks & to the school to the park. Recreation, The Herald Progress “We’re ahead of schedule and The Mechanicsville Local. with regards to our booth venTraffic, which was an issue dors,” Sager added, “which, in 2009 with the overwhelmI think, says something. ing attendance, continues to be Hopefully, A, that people want addressed. to be there and, B, the economy Sager said residents of nearby is not at rock bottom anymore Tate Lane have been informed — folks have a few more dol- that a new traffic pattern will be lars to spend to come out to the “dropping folks right onto Pole Tomato Festival.” Green Road.” “One of the things that we He said the response from appreciate is that there aren’t the park’s neighbors has been a ton of changes to the event, positive. because we try not to tinker Due to a morning downwith things that people hold pour, last year’s attendance was very dear,” he said. “We don’t 25,000, but Sager still called the want to change so much that 2010 event “very successful.” people feel the whole effect is In summing up his preit’s not the Tomato Festival they festival comments, Sager said, remember. Our changes tend to “Come on out July 9. It will be be minor in nature and logisti- fun.”

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Unique Parks & Rec prom exceeds expectations floats. Upon arrival, guests were treated to a scenic tour of rom gets a lot of hype. Ashland in limousines donated There are expectations by James Limousines, after and hopes attached to which the party moved indoors the idea that often are for food, photos and dancing. not met by the actual event. It was clear that it was However, on Thursday, May a familiar and comfortable 19, the Hanover County Parks crowd. Party-goers and voland Recreation Department unteers alike were greeting held its annual Therapeutic one another with big hugs and Recreation Prom for adults exclamations of delight. with special needs. And, for For Alyssa Stamey, a 14once, prom appeared not only year-old student at Liberty to meet expectations but to Middle School who has been exceed them. volunteering for Hanover Parks Held in the Hanover Arts and Recreation for four nearly and Activities building, grayears, this familiarity is one of ciously donated for the night, the best parts of the evening. the theme of the evening was the 1950s, complete with “I just love the people,” pink and black balloons, Elvis Stamey said. “You end up seePresley records and root beer ing a lot of the same people

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—there are even some volunteers from the Hanover Youth Council here tonight that go to school with me — and it is just a lot of fun.” Stamey also had some predictions about what the night would involve. “There is one guest who really loves Michael Jackson,” she said, smiling. “At Halloween he dresses up and everything. He brought a CD tonight, so I’m sure we’ll be hearing ‘Thriller’ later.” Though the prom has traditionally been held for adults, there were a number of younger party-goers this year, many of whom participate in a local YoungLife program for kids with special needs. Called “Capurnaum,” the program originated in California and aims to involve and inspire

special needs kids in an environment that encourages them to be themselves. The Hanover chapter, led by Pastor Clint Dowda, meets at Birkwood Swim and Racquet Club a couple times a month. “We do all the same things that typical YoungLife does,” Dowda said. “We play games, sing songs, have pizza nights.” Plans were in the works for a “Capurnaum Idol.” The goal, Dowda said, is to provide an experience and start a dialogue that goes beyond being specifically “special needs.” “It’s about coming together as a group. We have typical kids that come — we call them buddies — and after awhile the differences start to disappear. Everyone just contributes in the ways they can.”

This was true also of the prom itself. The fashions were all over the board, from skinny ties with fedoras and floorlength ball gowns to more comfortable (but equally neat!) khakis and a polo. Some were happy to sit and eat while the music played, while others started moving the second a song came on. “Excuse me,” guest Hunter Dixon said, carefully setting his camera down before heading to the middle of the floor to rock out to the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Got a Feelin’.” He wasn’t alone long, and soon the stage was full of people, some coupled and dancing in slow circles, others forming groups with their friends, dancing and singing along with the music. The evening was an unqualified success, which recreation

coordinator Devin Brown credited to Jennifer Godfrey’s leadership. “I used to organize this thing, a couple years ago,” he said, laughing. “There was no theme then, no matching colors. Jen really does a fantastic job.” John Keaton and Linda George were crowned prom King and Queen, respectively, but far from being the end of the party, the crowning ceremonies seemed only to infuse a renewed energy into the group, people starting to request songs and a few who had remained seated getting up to join the group on stage. “How’d were those limo rides?” Godfrey asked the crowed, early in the evening. The reply, which came instantly and enthusiastically, would prove to sum up the rest of the night as well, “Awesome!” Photos courtesy of Devin Brown

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals June Harding Anderson, 82, of Glen Allen, passed away May 26, 2011 after an extended illness. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 46 years, William Philip “Phil” Anderson. She is survived by her daughter, Karen A. Striley and her husband, Michael; son, William P. Anderson, III, and his wife, Suzanne; two grandchildren, William P. Anderson IV, and Christopher Michael Anderson; numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Mrs. Anderson was born December 11, 1928, in Roanoke, to the late Edgar Sims Harding and the late Elnora Harvey Harding. She spent her early years growing up in Lynchburg. After graduating from E. C. Glass High School in 1948, she went to work for Southern Biscuit in Richmond, before meeting and eventually marrying Mr. Anderson in 1953. During their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson lived in numerous locations throughout the U.S., including Jacksonville, Phoenix, Denver, Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, before retiring to Glen Allen. The family received friends Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where her funeral services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Graveside services were held at Kenwood Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimzer’s AssociationGreater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Rd, Suite 130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

nal Reunion on May 29, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edith I. Bruce; two sons, Harold Bruce and Keith Bruce; three daughters Diane Atkins, Judy Naumann and Michelle Pasowicz. He was the grandfather of 12, one deceased; and great-grandfather of 14, one deceased. Leonard was the son of the late Homer and Laura Bruce of Caroline County. Leonard was one of 17 brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Aubrey C., Wesley, Elwood, Frank, Johnny, Shirley and Betty. He is survived by Virginia, Evelyn, Mae, Francis, Robert Lee, Dorothy and Ethel. Leonard was a lifetime farmer selling fruits and vegetables and was a United States Navy Veteran of World War II. In fulfilling the great commission in spreading the Gospel, he was a missionary and he served in prison ministry for eighteen years. He was a member of the Ashland Church of God in his early years and in later years attended Mechanicsville Christian Center. He will be dearly missed. The family requests any donations to be made to Ashland Church of God or Asera Care Hospice, who took loving care of Leonard and his family. The family received friends in the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the Ashland Church of God, followed by burial in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Thomas Archie Davis Jr., 47, of Ashland, died

Leonard Monroe peacefully on Wednesday, Bruce, 85, of Glen Allen, has June 1, 2011. He was born responded to the call of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He has gone to his glad eter-

in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 24, 1963. He was preceded death by his father, Thomas

A. Davis Sr.; and his brother, Jody Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Jossielene Davis; two devoted daughters, Tyesesha and Tatiana Davis; mother, Mary L. Davis; one granddaughter, Jaeda; two sisters, April Ferguson of Columbus, Ohio, and Angel McDow of Pittsburgh, Pa.; one niece and three nephews, as well as several other relatives and friends. Tommy served in the United States Army and was currently employed with Cranemasters, Inc. He was a man of great compassion and kindness, always lending helping hands to neighbors, friends and family. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Family and friends are invited to share in a reception immediately following the service at Atlee Community Church, 7171 Verdi Lane I, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

William, Jackson DuVall, “Jack”, 62, of Mechanicsville, passed away, Friday, June 3, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife, Patti Brown DuVall; sons, William, “J.D.” Jackson DuVall Jr. (Jennifer), Shane Lee DuVall; daughter, Sheri D. Hall (Andy); brother, Cecil Sprouse; a special friend of over 40 years, Linda Mitchell; and 5 grandchildren. Jack was an Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict with the 9th Infantry Division and a Boy Scout Leader for troops 535 and 505 of Mechanicsville. The family received friends Monday, June 6, 2011 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue. A graveside service was held Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Washington Memorial

Park Mausoleum. Graveside services followed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association , 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

H. Alvin Hufner, “Al”, 74, of King William, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away on May 26, 2011. Al was preceded in death by his first son, Ricky. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and John Mock of Louisville, Kentucky; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Beth Hufner of Studley. He is also survived by his six grandchildren, Jennifer, Richard, Ryan, Jack, Colin and Cooper; one great grandchild, Savannah. His interest in cars led to a distinguished career in the automobile repair industry, where he worked for several Chevrolet dealerships in the Richmond area. He retired from IntaRota in 2006 after spending 20 years as a maintenance technician. The family received family and friends on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 in Oakwood Cemetery.

Moreland Russell Irby Jr., 88, born in Richmond, son of Dr. Moreland Russell Irby and Nita S. Irby, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Lila H. Irby; cousins, Elizabeth Bennett, Hazel Abbitt, Charles Irby Abbitt Jr., and Bonnie A. Branch. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews; Suzanne Harris (Stephen), see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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Sheryl Eickelberg (Terry), Steven R. Howard (Susan), Michael L. Shroyer (Debra), and Mary E. Shroyer; and many great-nieces and nephews. Moreland graduated from the University of Richmond in 1943, and from the University of Virginia in 1946, with a Masters degree in Physics. During the war years, he was involved with the Manhattan Project at the University of Virginia Laboratory. Later at Experiment, Incorporated, he continued research for the United States Navy Bureau of Ordnance, working on stabilization platforms for shipboard gun control. In recognition of that research, he received an award for exceptional service. Subsequently, he joined J C Wheat and Company as manager of the over-the-counter equity trading department, a position he held for many years. During that time he was named a Partner and Senior Vice President. Following his tenure in equity trading, he became an Investment Advisor in Wheat Advisory Services, Inc. Moreland was a lifetime member of Centenary United Methodist Church where he held many leadership roles and was still on the Board of Trustees at the time of his death. For many years he was a member of Willow Oaks Country Club and the National Association of Security Dealers (NASDAQ). He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity serving as Chapter President and officer of the Mid-Atlantic region. Moreland was very active and involved in the community enjoying the Science Museum of Virginia, the Virginia Historical Society, the Valentine Richmond History Center and the S.P.C.A. He

was very interested in education and volunteered his time and resources establishing multiple scholarships at various universities. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. The family received friends at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville, 8014 Lee Davis Road, Monday, May 30, 2011. Funeral services were held there Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Reception immediately followed the service at Covenant Woods Retirement Community. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery and Mausoleum, 400 Pilots Lane, Richmond, Va. 23222. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Morelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Science Museum of Va., the S.P.C.A, the Central Virginia Food Bank or the Food Bank of your choice.

Harold Vernon Jones Jr., 62, of Glen Allen, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Coleen. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Jones; his two children, Sherry and Joshua Jones; his stepson, Steven Smith; his brother, Jerry Jones; nephew, Jerry Wayne Jones and wife, Melissa, and their son, Justin. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and spent his life working in construction and antiques. One of his favorite hobbies was going to antique car shows. The family received friends on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St., also where a funeral service was held Friday, June 3, 2011. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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wife Dayle, Mark Allen Mayers and wife Michele, Continued from pg. 11 b and Cheryl Mayers Hinton and husband Ryan; parents, Ava Virginia Keyes, Fred Thomas “Bud” Mayers 81, of Richmond. Went to be Sr. and Christine Warburwith the Lord on May 31, ton Mayers; a sister, Rose 2011. She was preceded in Ann Campbell and husband death by her grandson; Ray Henry; 12 grandchildren, Thomas Newcomb. She is Jacob, Eric, Ashley, Haley, survived by her husband of Kathryn, Samantha, Sophia, 46 yrs. Ray Thomas Keyes, Madison, Peyton, Paige, her children; Pricilla, Joan Julia and soon to arrive, (Keith), Kathy (Kenny), Nolan. Tom was president Roy (Bonnie), Pam (Jake), of Richmond Steel and an Kenny, 14 grandchildren and entrepreneur. He was a 11 great grandchildren, niec- loving husband, father and es and nephews. A special grandfather. The family thanks to all the grandchilreceived friends Wednesday dren that helped take care at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 of their grandmother. The Staples Mill Rd., where a family received friends on service was held Thursday. Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Graveside services were the Atlee Chapel of Woody held at Roselawn Memory Funeral Home, Route 301 Gardens. In lieu of flowers, and Shady Grove Road. memorial contributions may Services were held on Friday, be made to Bon Secours June 3, 2011 at the funeral Hospice, or The Richmond home. Graveside services Fisher House. followed at Dale Memorial Park. Condolences at: www. Peter Francis Nolan III, woodyfuneralhomeatlee. 67, died May 28, 2011, at his com. home in Providence Forge.

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sister, Jane Kiebler; and brothers, John Phillips and Earl Phillips. The family received friends Sunday, May 29, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral services were held Monday, May 30, 2011. Graveside services held at Oakwood Cemetery.

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such sentiment and conviction is not represented on the School Board or, with a couple of courageous exceptions, on the Board of Supervisors. The citizens of Hanover can change that if they have the will. School Board Chairman John F. Axselle III said of Wilson â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appointment, â&#x20AC;&#x153;she convinced us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as she has already shown us â&#x20AC;&#x201C; she will keep the main thing, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our children of Hanover County.â&#x20AC;? Yes, she will do her best to keep our children from their Southern and Confederate heritage. She will do her best to ignore and obscure the Sacred Ground of Hanover that was consecrated and made holy by the blood of our Confederate ancestors who sacrificed their all. And for that she will be paid a salary of $162,000. Michael Reardon Mechanicsville

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to recover the stolen property, collect evidence, and evaluate potential links to other criminal activity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office has dedicated a considerable amount of resources to address the recent increased crime in the Studley Road and Georgetown Road areas. These arrests are a testament to the hard work of deputies and to the efforts of our citizens,â&#x20AC;? Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. As investigators continue to investigate these crimes and other incidents in the Studley area, anyone with information on these crimes is urged to contact the Hanover County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 365-6140 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or text the code â&#x20AC;&#x153;itipâ&#x20AC;? and send to 274637 (CRIMES). Information submitted by Capt. Michael J. Trice, Hanover County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

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representing a part of Hanover.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want us to start as a Hanover family and turn Hanover blue,â&#x20AC;? McEachin said. With McEachin becoming part of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delegation in the General Assembly, Gordon Silver, chair of the county party, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We feel we now have some representation.â&#x20AC;? He called Obama â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the best presidents in history.â&#x20AC;? Ashland Mayor Faye O. Prichard, whose town is now represented by McEachin, was in attendance.

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of Brandon’s friends who have stuck by us and his brother and helped us all to remember the true Brandon! Thank you to each one of you! Love, Connie and Chip Connie Armstrong Mechanicsville

Responding to Hawks’ article I am writing this letter in response to an article that recently was published in The Local about the Hanover Hawks baseball team. In that article Coach Charlie Dragum talks about why his team had been struggling to win ball games as of late. He states that maybe the team isn’t in the “right frame of mind” to win games. He states “they just stopped competing.” I’m here to tell you what really happened to the team. The

players were just fed up. Tired of being constantly berated for not having “enough heart” or “caring enough” to win games. Being told they weren’t good enough to play college ball, and “if you don’t buy into my program, you can just leave.” Of the 11 seniors that were on that team, only three to four played during a game. Unfortunately, my son wasn’t one of them. Senior Night, only three players played in the ball game. What does that say about Coach Dragum and his “program?” To me, it says once you have played for Coach Dragum for four years, your services aren’t needed anymore. He’s looking for the next great talent for his “program.” I’m here to tell you that Coach Dragum’s “program” is bigger than the talent he has playing for him. Most, if not all, of these young men have been playing baseball since they were young. They have played on Little League teams, All Star

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Kids can rock through summer theater camp “Rockin’ Broadway” is the theme for this summer’s Theater Camp sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland. Comedy scene work, monologues, singing, dancing and improv are some of the creative opportunities offered to kids attending the camp. All campers will write original TV commercials, which will be staged, filmed, edited and captured on videotape for posterity. To view a sample commercial from a past theatre camp, visit www.hanoverarts.org . Theater Camp will run from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 5-21. The Camp Showcase, which allows campers to show off their newly developed theater talents, will be held on July 22. Rising first through eighth graders may attend camp. The cost for camp is $200 less a non-refundable deposit of $50 to hold a space in the camp. A discount for siblings is offered. The balance for tuition and all paperwork is due by June 27 and can be mailed to the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, P.O. Box 486, Ashland, VA 23005. There also is an online PayPal option for tuition payment. Financial aid also is available. see THEATER, pg. 21 `

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The Black Studies Program at Randolph- Ashland. Macon College and the Hanover County Black Beyond Juneteenth is described as “A celebraHeritage Society will present Beyond Juneteenth tion of freedom through dance, drama, music, (A Celebration of Freedom ) from 4 to 6 p.m. on poetry and storytelling.” Sunday, June 12, in the Blackwell Auditorium Donations will be accepted. on the campus of R-MC at 205 Henry St. in For more information, call 412-1559.

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redistribution and punishment to the achievers of society. His efforts to dismantle capitalism has created a current level of spending that is irresponsible and outrageous. We are spending trillions that we don’t have. This could lead to hyperinflation, depression or worse. No country has ever spent themselves into prosperity. The media is giving Obama and U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, DNev., a pass because they love their agenda. But eventually the bill will come due and people will realize the huge bailouts and stimulus packages didn’t work. These were trillion-dollar payoffs to Obama’s allies, unions and Congress to placate the left, so he can get support going into 2012. Consumer, beware! John Calhoun Mechanicsville

Rebel parents: attend meeting The recent letter we all received from the Mechanicsville Youth Football League Board encouraging us not to succumb to rumors about the MYFL Board of Directors prompted me to attend a recent open board meeting. I witnessed fundraising discussion and interviews. I was impressed by the number of prospective fundraising clients providing presentation at the meeting. Also attending this meeting was a parent and grandparent who, after waiting patiently for more than two hours, requested to address the board. I witnessed the president abruptly motion to adjourn and these two individuals were totally ignored. They approached the table and requested to speak and remained unacknowledged and the meeting ended. It was explained to me that the issue at hand is the removal of a child from the league as retaliation

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The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce welcomes Black Creek Flowers & Sweets to Hanover County. Owned and operated by Cameron and Erica Hutchison, Black Creek Flowers & Sweets began in the coupleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home less than one year ago. On Thursday, May 19, the florist and gift shop celebrated a Grand Opening at its first store located at 7156 Mechanicsville Turnpike in the Spring Centre shopping center. Store hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For information on the shop, call 781-1773 or visit www.bcfands.com. Participating in the Grand Opening were, from left, Sue Cox, representing the HABCC; Cameron and Erica Hutchison, owners; and Elton J. Wade Sr., Cold Harbor District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

Fundraiser set Saturday for young cancer victim â&#x20AC;&#x153;Victory for Vincent,â&#x20AC;? a fundraiser to help cancer victim Vincent Tickle, a sixth grader at Liberty Middle School, will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Neighborhood Pavilion at Cedar Lea Park, which is lo cate d offCedar in Glen Allen between U.S. 1 and Elmont. The TICKLE event will include: hot dogs, BBQ, bake see FUNDRAISER, pg. 21 `

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the global economy will contract: Capital will leave the nation. In a nation with fiat currency, the government can simply create money. The trend in government borrowing is a testament to this fact; as Binyamin Appelbaum noted on “NewsHour:” “Nothing is as sure in financial markets than that the United States government will repay its debts. And so the government gets the cheapest rates available.” Dean Sayers Mechanicsville

Undermining nation of Israel President Obama’s actions undermining the nation of Israel blatantly ignore the promise God made in Genesis 12:3, when He said of Israel, “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse...” We must choose to stand with Israel even if those in control of American public policy refuse to! Wilma Royer Mechanicsville

Local speech therapist selected for stuttering therapy workshop Heidi Chew, M.S., CCC-SLP, of Mechanicsville, was one of only 20 speech-language pathologists chosen to attend an intensive workshop on stuttering therapy. Chew, a speech therapist at the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center in Richmond, will be participating in the workshop, Using Cognitive Approaches to Working with People Who Stutter, in Boston, Mass., from June 13-24. It is co-sponsored by the Stuttering Foundation and Boston University. “Since 1985, we have conducted these intensive workshops in order to increase the pool of speechlanguage pathologists trained in the latest techniques for the treatment of stuttering,” Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation, said. “We are particularly excited to have Gillian Botterill and Elaine Kelman from the Michael Palin Centre in London to lead this year’s training.”

“Those who are selected to participate already have professional experience and are highly motivated,” Diane Parris, M.A., of Boston University, and coordinator of the workshop, added. “Although the Foundation provides full scholarships, many give up their vacations or part of their income to attend. Our task is to provide a forum where they can hone their skills.” This year’s workshop attendees are already providing stuttering therapy from Washington state to Massachusetts, from Croatia to New Zealand. The Stuttering Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has been helping those who stutter since 1947. For more information, call 800-992-9392 or visit www.StutteringHelp.org and www.tartamudez.org. Information submitted by Patty Reed, information specialist, The Stuttering Foundation, Memphis, Tenn.

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Abigail helps MCEF, SPCA on birthday Show your favorite graduate how proud you are with a congratulatory note in our special Graduation section, appearing on June 15, 2011.

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Two Hanover County students at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton were honored at the spring Honors Convocation. Susan Long of Doswell received the Loyalty Fund Scholarship and Rebekka Conz of Mechanicsville was awarded the Softball Scholar Athlete award.

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Katrina Letter, a sixth grade student at Chickahominy Middle School, has been learning about economics and entrepreneurship with the start of her first business venture, KitKatKards. Creating customized greeting cards for $1 (or less), she profited $190 since her business began in April. Every two months, Katrina donates 10 percent of her profit to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, hoping to reach her her goal of $100 in donations by next April. This experience has taught Katrina “real-world” business as she purchases her own supplies, manages her budget with credit and debit, and uses the Internet to update customers on special sales. To see examples of her work, visit http:// kitkatkards.wordpress.com.

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The Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will sponsor a BBQ Chicken & Rib Dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department at 30240 Richmond Turnpike (U.S. 301), six miles north of Hanover Courthouse. A car show and music also are planned for the event. The menu includes: a half chicken or half rack of ribs; cole slaw; baked beans; roll; dessert; tea, lemonade or water. The price is $12 for ribs and $10 for chicken for adults. For children, the cost is $6 for a quarter rack of ribs and $5 for a quarter chicken. Eat-in or takeout will be available. To place an order, or to enter the car show, call 338-8697.

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Camp fees include a t-shirt, snacks and professional headshot. No auditions are required for Theater Camp, but space is limited, so donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t delay. Sign-up forms are available online at www.hanoverarts.org. Camp organizers also are seeking counselors. Rising ninth through rising12th graders may apply to be volunteer camp counselors for Summer Theatre Camp. Former campers/cast members will be considered. Applications for camp counselors are available at www. hanoverarts.org . Questions about camp can be directed to Faith Boyle, executive director at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, at 798-2728 or Lorie Foley, camp director, at 798-0704. Information submitted by Andrea Ferment.

Ron Moody and The Centaurs to perform June 17 For about four years, the nonprofit Hanover Tavern Foundation has been hosting the Harmony in Hanover concert series, bringing the Tavern alive with music from the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most respected and sought out musicians. On Friday, June 17, the series continues with its second concert of the year, featuring Ron Moody and The Centaurs.

The popular band presents five decades of rock and soul. The event will feature barbecue, grilled foods, pasta salad and cold drinks available for purchase from the Hanover Tavern Restaurant and Pub and a silent auction with viewing and bidding starting at 6 p.m. Proceeds from Harmony in Hanover support the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission to restore,

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For more information, visit www.hanovertavern.org. Information submitted by Austin Howlett, associate director, Hanover Tavern Foundation.

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Justice Department honors native Special Agent Michael Conklin with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Diplomatic Security was recognized on May 13 by Neil H. MacBride, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, for his outstanding efforts in a document fraud investigation. The agent is a native of Mechanicsville and graduated from Atlee High School in 1998. The investigation focused on the socalled “Sovereign Nation” organization, which created its own diplomatic identification cards (IDs). Conklin provided

essential assistance in the case that led to a successful prosecution. Richard Jaensch, a member of “Sovereign Nation” and a plumber from Annandale, produced fake diplomatic credentials, that stated that he was a ADiplomat@ and AHead of State@ of the United States. They were enclosed in a leather credentials holder, and they included an official-looking badge. After Jaensch provided the identification to a Fairfax County Circuit Court judge in a civil proceeding, the court confiscated it and held the defendant in con-

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tempt for refusing to provide discovery to the other side. Upon his release from detention, Jaensch immediately ordered a new identification from the same Internet company that had made the first one. During a videotaped, custodial interview of the defendant by Conklin, Jaensch admitted he had used them successfully at TSA airport checkpoints. Thanks in large part to the persistence and hard work of agent Conklin, the United States was able to present a case in which a see NATIVE, pg. 23 `

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The Hanover Adult Center in Mechanicsville held its annual Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner on Friday, April 29, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church. This event is held annually to recognize the ongoing commitment of volunteers and donors to the center. At this event, one outstanding individual or group who has generously volunteered their time, talent and financial aid to help better serve the clients is recognized as Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. This year’s honoree is Barbara VanSteenburgh of Mechanicsville.

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Relay For Life is going to the dogs 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 lifelong contributions of our canine “Best Friends.” It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society. Canine Caregivers are

canine companions, guide dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, police dogs, cancer survivor dogs and diagnostic dogs who with their owners are joining the American Cancer Society to celebrate cancer survivorship, honor those lost to cancer, fundraise in support of cancer research, education, awareness, patient services, advocacy and to help eliminate the suffering that cancer causes worldwide. Canine companions represent unconditional love, joy, security, compassion and no judgments of human abilities or appearances. Bark For Life Hanover will be a one-mile dog walk. see RELAY, pg. 23 `

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The West End Waves, a nonprofit 18u fast pitch softball team comprised of players from various local high schools, is sponsoring a fundraiser golf tournament on Friday, June 10, at the Hollows Golf Club at 14501 Greenwood Church Road in Montpelier, with a shotgun start scheduled for 1 p.m. The team fee is $320 per foursome and includes dinner,

beverages and prizes. Payment by credit card may be processed the day of the event as long as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s indicated at registration. Hole sponsors and raffle donations also are appreciated and will continue to be recognized year-round on the team webpage. For more information, contact Reno Walton at 3497976.

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Teams of canines and their owners raise money through fundraisers and sponsorships as well as on the day of the walk. There are bandanas for the participating pups and contest with prizes will be included in the activities. The day also will feature demonstrations from the Hanover Hounds and the Dog

jury took only two hours to find Jaensch guilty of producing a false identification document. Conklin, 30, is serving a tour in Kabul, Afghanistan. His assignment following Kabul will be in Bogota, Colombia. He previously served at the Washington, D.C., Field Office and at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq. Before joining the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Conklin served six years as a deputy sheriff with the Stafford County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office. He is a 2002 graduate of Longwood University in Farmville, where he earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business management. Conklinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents are Dave and Joan Conklin of Wilmington, N.C. ----The Bureau of Diplomatic Security is the U.S. Department of Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s law enforcement and

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The Parsons’ Cause performances start on June 18 The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. will present free public performances of The Parsons’ Cause — Prelude to Revolution this summer on Saturdays on the following dates: June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30 and

Aug. 13. The performances will get under way at 11 a.m. at the historic Hanover Courthouson U.S. 301 on the 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 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. For more information, visit www. parsonscause.org or call 837-4900.

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Ashland Veterinary Hospital has earned “I would like to congratulate Ashland accreditation following a thorough evaluation Veterinary Hospital on achieving accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association through AAHA,” Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, (AAHA) that included a quality assessment DABVP, AAHA executive director, said. “They review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medisee ASHLAND, pg. 27 ` cal equipment, facility and client service.

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Hanover School Board recognizes accomplishments By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Hanover High School’s Robotics team, which was named the 2011 Virginia FIRST Robotics Competition Regional Champions, was recognized during the May 10 meeting of the Hanover County School Board. The Virginia FIRST Competition was held April 79 at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Stuart C. Siegel Center. FIRST Robotics is an international nonprofit mentoring

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School of Music for its achievement at the state level of concert festival participation. Criteria include superior performance as evidenced by the district festival rating from each of the top performing groups of each program, band, choir and orchestra. To be considered for the Blue Ribbon Middle School Music Award, the top performing groups must perform two pieces from approved graded music lists. This is the second consecutive year Liberty Middle has received the award. The music department is headed by Janet Stanley, choral director; Greg Etheridge, band director; and Jeanette Creger, string orchestra director. ✏ Seventeen Hanover County Public Schools students were selected to perform at the All-Virginia level of participation in music and one student in the Virginia Music Educators Honors Choir. They are: Will Ford, Laura Tarbox and Taylor Meador, Atlee High School, AllVirginia Band; Sam Westrick, Hanover High School, AllVirginia Orchestra; Julia Dry, Hanover High School, AllVirginia Band; Chelsea Shrader, Lee-Davis High School, AllVirginia Band; and Laura Pearson, Carmen Dodl and Cole Marks, Patrick Henry High School, All-Virginia Orchestra. Participants in All-Virginia Band and Orchestra are selected by audition from a pool of qualifying students. All-Virginia Band and Orchestra took place April 7-9 at Charlottesville High School. Teachers involved in the performances were: Amy Birdsong, Hanover High School band director; Paul Rozecki, Atlee High School band director; Lisa Sullivan, Lee-Davis High School band director; and Jeanette Creger, Patrick Henry High School string orchestra director. Students participating in the All-Virginia Chorus

were: Brittney Ellett, Joel Goodloe, Julia Graham and Lauren Thompson, Hanover High School; Catherine Burnett, Cameron Gordon and Kaycee Newcomb, Lee-Davis High School; and Kenan Seither, Patrick Henry High School. All-Virginia Chorus students are selected by audition and are sent as representatives from their district to participate in All-Virginia Chorus, which was held April 28-30 at Salem High School. Teachers are: Jennifer Breeden, Lee-Davis High School choral director; James Barrack, Hanover High School choral director; and Stephanie Ransome, Patrick Henry High School choral director. Kailey Miller of Patrick Henry High School was named to the Virginia Music Educators Honors Choir, which is only open to high school seniors. Students from all across Virginia come to one location to audition in the fall of the year and, if selected, participate in Honors Choir the third weekend in November during the Virginia Music Educators Conference. Kailey’s teacher is Stephanie Ransome. Atlee and Lee-Davis high schools have been designated as Virginia Honor Band. To receive the distinction of being named a Virginia Honor Band, a rating of superior must be achieved in both the Virginia Band and Orchestra Director Association’s marching band festival and in district concert festival. Lee-Davis, under the direction of Lisa Sullivan, received the honor for the 12th consecutive year. This is her first year as band director at LDHS. Atlee, under the direction of Paul Rozecki, also achieved Virginia Honor Band status. This is the 10th year Atlee has achieved the honor and the second consecutive year for Rozecki. ✏ Energy Conservation

Switch Plate Cover Contest winners were announced. They are: High School — Devin Ryan, Hanover High School, first place; Kristina Balducci, Hanover High, second place; and Jessica Duncan, Patrick Henry High School, and Danntavius “Doc” Hickman, The Georgetown School, third place tie; Middle School — Ivie Petrus, Liberty Middle School, first place; Ben Whisnant, Chickahominy Middle School, second place; and Chelsea Greco, third place, Chickahominy Middle; Elementry School — Allison Everhart, Kersey Creek Elementary School, first place; Kayla Brazier, Laurel Meadow Elementary School, second place; and Ryan Chambers, Laurel Meadow Elementary, and Nathan McGhee, Kersey Creek Elementary, third place tie. From mid-February to April 1, the school division accepted entries for the Energy Conservation Switch Plate Cover Contest. There were 1,060 entries (936 elementary, 40 middle and 84 high school), representing all Hanover County Public Schools. Entries were narrowed to 60 finalists, also representing each school in the county. From those finalists, the winning entries were chosen anonymously by nearly 60 Central Office staff members. The school division winner received a $100 savings bond from Aero, one of the school system’s two energy management software providers, as well as an iPod Shuffle. The second and third place winners also will receive prizes. All students whose entries placed, as well as eight who received Honorable Mention, will be featured on the school district’s website. ✏ Twenty participants successfully completed the 20102011 Leadership Academy. Recognized for the accomplishsee BOARD, pg. 27 `

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ment were: Brooke Andriliunas, assistantprincipal,WashingtonHenry Elementary School; Kathy Benckert, reading recovery teacher, Beaverdam Elementary School; Lisa Brown, teacher, Battlefield Park Elementary School; Heather Buffkin, teacher, Mechanicsville Elementary School; Melissa Chapman, head start teacher, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; Lisa Marie Coates, spe-

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are clearly committed to doing their very best as evidenced by the hard work and effort they put into this voluntary process.” Accreditation is a voluntary commitment practices make to their clients and patients, and AAHA is the only organization in the U.S. and Canada that accredits companion animal

cial education teacher, Liberty Middle School; Karen Dalton, special education teacher, LeeDavis High School; Vickey Drew, science teacher, Hanover High School; Jill Godard, special education teacher, South Anna Elementary School; Serena Holmes, math coach, John M. Gandy Elementary School; Kimberly JamesonDean, gifted and talented (GT) teacher, Kersey Creek Elementary School; Tracy Keister, social studies teacher, Atlee High School; Thomas

Lewis, sixth grade teacher, Oak Knoll Middle School; Janice Maino, teacher, Liberty Middle School; Crystal Metzger, teacher, Cold Harbor Elementary School; Casey Nugent, special education teacher, Atlee High School; Minnie Outlaw, adult education specialist, The Georgetown School; Barbara Paterson, language arts teacher, Oak Knoll Middle School; Brennan Sigel, social studies teacher, Atlee High School; and Melissa Taylor, art teacher, Cool Spring Elementary School.

hospitals based on standards that go above and beyond state regulations. The AAHA Standards of Accreditation, viewed as the standard of veterinary excellence, contain more than 900 individual standards, divided into 18 major sections. These areas of focus include: patient care and pain management, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, medical records,

cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and continuing education. Only 15 percent of all small animal hospitals in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the association. To maintain accredited status, Ashland Veterinary Hospital must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA. Ashland Veterinary Hospital,

Pastor to explain ‘why men are deaf ’ “Husbands are not always ignoring their wife when reading the paper. There are physiological reasons men do not hear their wife talking when they are concentrating on reading,” Dr. Jeff Scott, senior pastor of the Northside Baptist Church, said. Scott will be the keynote speaker for the 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, breakfast of God’s gals. see PASTOR, pg. 28 `

located at 513 S Washington Highway in Ashland, has been accredited with the association since 1992 and can be reached at 798-8169 or online at www. ashlandvethospital.com. For more information about AAHA-accreditation, visit www.healthypet.com. Information submitted by Jason Merrihew, associate public relations manager, American Animal Hospital Association

THE HANOVER COUNTY LACROSSE CLUB CONGRATULATES THE ATLEE HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ LACROSSE TEAM for winning the GOLD MEDAL at the Coventry Commonwealth Games Virginia High School Club Lacrosse Championship.

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Tomato Festival The Festival has been attended by more than 40,000 visitors in the past, with 200+ arts and crafts vendors. The festival will take place July 9th at Pole Green Park. The Mechanicsville Local will distribute copies of this special section to visitors from our booth at the festival, as well as mail it to 28,000 households.

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On May 19, Mechanicsville Girl Scout Daisy Troop 3798 met for a tour of the State Capitol and the Executive Mansion. The scouts, siblings and parents were gathered in a courtyard to begin the tour and were treated to an impromptu visit by Gov. Bob McDonnell. The troop and families present also were greeted by the First Lady Maureen McDonnell as a surprise while on tour of the first floor of the Executive Mansion. All the Scouts shown are students or future students at Rural Point Elementary School.

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God’s gals is a sisterhood of encouraging local women who help each other find joy in marriage, parenting, work and church. Women from more than 17 churches have taken an active part in the group, which was formed at Northside Baptist a few months ago. Breakfast and the seminars are free and open to the public

but reservations for breakfast are appreciated. To make reservations, or for more information, call the church office at 746-4952 or email kdoubt7600@comcast.net. Northside Baptist is located at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville, one mile east of Shady Grove Road or two miles west of Rural Point Elementary School.

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Moran-Koenig exchange vows The marriage of Miss Jennifer Leigh Moran and Dr. Matthew August Koenig took place Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Ke Iki Beach on the North Shore of Oahu. The Reverend Ronald Valenciana officiated in the double ring ceremony as family and friends joined in to celebrate the occasion. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Jennifer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Samuel Moran of Mechanicsville. The groom is the son of Mr. Albert August Koenig of Coatesville, Pa. and Ms. Cecilia Drager Germida of Morganton, N.C. Miss Heather Higgins of Maryland, friend of the bride, was Maid of Honor. Mr. Geoffrey Betts, of New York, friend of the groom served as his Best Man. After the beach wedding their reception and catered dinner was held on the lawn of the Ke Iki Beach Bungalows as guests enjoyed the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Both the bride and groom are employed at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Matthew is the Associate Medical Director

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Mechanicsville American Legion Post 175 honors the memory of Bataan Day Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Mechanicsville American Legion Post 175 honored the memory of Bataan Day, April 9, 1942, by placing a wreath at the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial. After the Japanese sneak attack at Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the Japanese Army invaded the Philippines. The American and Filipino armed forces were placed under siege for four months, by the Japanese. With the American fleet destroyed at Pearl Harbor there was no additional support or supplies to the U.S. Forces. With no supplies, food supplies or medicine, the American Forces were soon driven to half rations, quarter rations, and soon no rations. One survivor stated “we were completely out of food, so we ate the 26th Calvary – every single horse”. Under such conditions Major General Edward King, the commanding office of the Bataan force, after four months of siege, ordered the 78,000 or so U.S.

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and Filipino soldiers to surrender on April 9, 1942. The events that followed were even worse than the siege and has become known as “The Bataan Death March”. Over the next six days, the U.S. and Filipino troops marched sixty miles in the hot, humid Filipino weather. Of those troops some 600

to 700 of the U.S. troops and 5,000 to 10,000 Filipinos died on the march. The causes of death were many, from Malaria and dysentery to starvation, sheer exhaustion and indescribably horrific and violent treatment by the Japanese. At the POW camp another 1,500 Americans died within

two months, and 2,600 died in the next six months. Thus, American Legion Post 175 and Post 206 remembered the troops that fought, suffered and died some 69 years ago defending our freedom, by placing a memorial wreath at the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial.

Sommerville earns Dean’s List at H-SC Jacob Sommerville, a 2008 Lee-Davis graduate, has been named to the Fall and Spring Dean’s List for the 2011 school year at Hampden-Sydney College. Jacob is the son of Bruce and Linda Sommerville.

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sor a BBQ Chicken & Rib Dinner north of Hanover Courthouse. sert; tea, lemonade or water. The Eat-in or takeout will be available. from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June A car show and music also are price is $12 for ribs and $10 for To place an order, or to enter the 11, at the Frog Level Volunteer Fire planned. The menu includes: a chicken for adults. For children, car show, call 338-8697.

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ins and friends. Remains rest at F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, Ashland. Homegoing services were held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 S. James St., Ashland. Rev. Michael Shannon Sr., pastor, officiated. Graveside services were held at

Roselawn Memory Garden. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com.

Steve L. Whitt, 65, of Hanover, went to be with the Lord Friday, June 3, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kay Timberlake Whitt; two children, Mark S. Whitt and Krystie Whitt Buchanan and husband, Buck; two grandchildren,

Kayleigh and Emily Buchanan; brothers, Nelson Whitt and wife, Margie and Danny Roberts and wife, Barbara; sister-in-law, Carole Timberlake; as well as several nieces, nephews, and other family members. Steve was retired from the Richmond Police Dept., a member of John Marshall Lodge #2 Fraternal Order of Police and the Richmond Retired Police Officers As-

sociation, serving as past president of both organizations. Family received friends at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Rd., Monday, June 6, 2011 and where services were held Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Graveside services were held at Cool Spring Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made

to New Hanover Christian School, 10058 Chamberlayne Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

John Melvin Williams, 64, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Williams. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Amanda Cousins;

daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Tommy Aldridge; brothers and sister, Ray A. Williams, Pat A. Williams and Jimmie J. Williams; five grandchildren, Cameron Cousins, Austin Cousins, Hannah Cousins, Christopher Caddell and Jonathan Caddell; as well as other loving family members. Graveside services were held Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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Wednesday, June 8 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Summer Reading Program Kickoff – Introduction to Geocaching - If you hide it, they will come. This is a great opportunity to be outdoors with family and friends. We will be adding the Library to the many geographical sites already participating. Bring a GPS and be ready to learn and explore. Light refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. We will have a special guest speaker! The event is being held at Hanover Branch Library.

For more information, please at Liberty Middle School, will contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP be held from 4-8:30 p.m. at the Neighborhood Pavilion at Cedar at eesjresquire@netscape.net. Lea Park, located off Cedar in Glen Allen between U.S. 1 and Saturday, June 11 BBQ rib and Chicken din- Elmont. The event will include: ner from 4-8 p.m. at Frog Level hot dogs, BBQ, bake sale goodVolunteer Fire Department. Eat ies, Kona Ice, bounce houses in or take out. $12 rib dinner, ($5 for an “all you want to $10 chicken dinner. Advanced jump” wristband), and a raffle orders can be placed at 338- and silent auction (items are being donated by local busi8697. nesses). Entertainment will Join River Café Cookout be provided by The Crain beginning at 5 p.m. There will Brothers Band. For more inforbe hamburgers and hotdogs mation, call 878-9091. Learn while their praise band plays more about Vincent by visiting music. Bring family and friends. his CaringBridge page at www. For more information please caringbridge.org/visit/vincenttickle. call 746-5496. 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.

Join the Vegetarian Society of Richmond for a vegan pizza party at Ledo Pizza located at 4925 W. Broad St. The event begins at 6 p.m. The cost to attend is $10 inclusive (dinner, tax, gratuity, beverage) payable by cash only to Ledo’s. Each adult paying can bring one kid 12 and under for free. 13 and over is an adult. For information and reservations call 344Ice Cream Social at the 4356, email Lois@vegetarianrichmond.org or see www. Atlee Branch Library at 12 p.m. vegetarianrichmond.org by Kick off the Summer Reading Program and make your own Monday, June 6. ice cream sundae. Ice cream The Testifying Toastmasters provided by the Friends of the meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Atlee Library. For more inforChurch of the Nazarene on the mation call 559-0654 or visit the second and fourth Wednesdays library at 9161 Atlee Road. of the month. Toastmasters is “Victory for Vincent,” a an international organization that trains in the art of public fundraiser to help cancer victim speaking and leadership skills. Vincent Tickle, a sixth grader

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Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. 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. 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.

Sunday, June 12 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety. org for available animals and additional adoption information.

Wednesday, June 15 Hanover Humane Society will hold a veterinary Wellness Clinic at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. The clinic provides routine vaccines, heartworm testing, and other preventive services. The clinic does not treat sick or injured animals. The clinic begins at 4 p.m. and concludes at 5:45 p.m. No appointments. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for more information.

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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 information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Lakeside American Legion Place. Classic Country Dance featuring Country time with Amy Ladd The Ashland Volunteer will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. $7 Rescue Squad will hold Bingo per person you do not have to be Games, A Charitable Fundraiser a member to attend. The event at 7 p.m. at their Rescue Squad is located at 1401 Hilliard Rd. Building, 203 Duncan Street Richmond, Va. For more infor- in Ashland (23005). This mation please call 938-5146. Fundraiser will help with our operating costs, the purchase Children’s Home Society of of medical supplies and volVirginia will hold a ribbon cutting unteer training needs. Doors ceremony to celebrate the addi- open at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 for 15 tion of a garden to the front yard games. Prizes/winnings based of its headquarters on Fitzhugh on game sales. A snack bar is Avenue in Richmond. Girl Scout available. No smoking or alcoTroop 876 from Chester created hol allowed. All children must the Celebration Garden in May. be accompanied by a parent. Ten girls, a troop leader, several Any questions may be directed mothers and one grandmother to Nancy Baughan 798-7792. who is a master gardener spent Parking is available at the rear one Saturday planting the garden. of our building, on Hanover The garden includes 15 differ- Avenue, and on Duncan Street ent varieties of perennials as well by the town hall. as handmade wooden flowers that represent adopted children. New Song Church presents Special thanks to designer Joyce Doug Hallock in concert at 7 Rae, landscaper James Rae, car- p.m. at 7450 Colt’s Neck Road penter Andrew Nelson, as well as in Mechanicsville. Please join Lowe’s and Home Depot. The us to be inspired by his music ribbon cutting will take place at and his powerful message on 6 p.m. at 4200 Fitzhugh Avenue. “Addiction, Salvation, Recovery.” Guests will enjoy cookies and For more information, please lemonade. For details, contact call 559-6064 or email us at Jan Gray at jan@chsva.org or by churchoffice@newsongumc. calling 353-0191. org. Everyone is welcome!

5 are welcome from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights this summer. Tonight: Splashapalooza; bring your bathing suit, bring a towel and prepare to get wet. Parents: Drop your kids off at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. - for more info call 746-5081 or visit www.walnutgrovebaptist.com. Movie, Munchies, and More for Teens at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 5:30 p.m. Bring a friend and cool off inside with a great movie at the library. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be Calvary’s Mercy and Lifting Spirits. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information call 798-5512, 7985513, 798-6179 or Carlton at 651-4544.

Saturday, June 18

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 Friday Night Kids Club place in the same courthouse, Thursday, June 16 Mechanicsville TEA Party kicks off another Summer Patrick Henry was thrust into meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Spectacular at Walnut Grove the forefront of Colonial legal Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, Church. Children ages 4 – grade see CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

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and political circles by challenging the authority of the 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. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption see CALENDAR, pg. 36 `

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››‡ “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986) Ralph Macchio.

(LIFE)

(11:00) “Plain Truth”

“Living With the Enemy” (2005) Sarah Lancaster.

“Murder-Pleasnt”

(LIFE)

“Reservation Road”

(AMC)

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

(AMC)

(11:02) ››› “True Lies” (1994, Action) Å

301

(HBO)

True Blood

301

(HBO)

(11:30) ››‡ “Knight and Day”

320

(MAX)

(11:30) “Terminator Salvation” (2009)

320

(MAX)

(:05) ›› “Charlie St. Cloud” (2010) Zac Efron.

››› “Chaos” (2005) Jason Statham. Å

Meteorite Men ’ Å Good Luck

“Bobby Fischer Against the World”

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

(ESPN) (CSN)

(8-ABC)

(6-CBS)

Shake It

5:30

Suite/Deck

(:45) ››‡ “Hang ’Em High” Å

(:15) ››‡ “S.W.A.T.” (2003) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

›› “Head of State” (2003) ‘PG-13’

COMCAST 7

››› “Assault on Precinct 13” (2005) Å

6 PM

“The Cutting Edge”

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

MuscleCar

8:30

Jail Å

Swamp Loggers Å Good Luck

››› “Troy” (2004) Brad Pitt. Premiere. Å

Criminal Minds Å

Jail Å

American Chopper

“Justice for Natalee”

››› “Manhunter” (1986) William L. Petersen.

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

9:30

Auction

“The Next Karate Kid”

› “When Andrew Came Home” (2000) Å

9 PM

Auction

American Chopper

››‡ “Shrek Forever After” ‘PG’

“National Lampoon’s Vacation” ‘R’

10 PM

10:30

Natl Lmpn

JUNE 11, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

SportsCenter (N) Å

College Baseball: NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å

SportsNet

Pregame

MLS Soccer: San Jose Earthquakes at D.C. United.

ESPN Sports Saturday (N)

News

ABC News

Wheel

Jeopardy!

The Bachelorette Ashley has second thoughts. ’

Extreme Makeover

News

(:35) Criminal Minds ’

PGA Tour Golf

News

CBS News

Extra (N) ’ Å

CHAOS Remote Control

48 Hours Mystery Å

News

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

Cops (N)

College Baseball (3:00) World Team Tennis

Kastles

Postgame

CSI: NY The 34th Floor

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

SportsNet

Boxing

Final Score

Baseball

(35-FOX) MLB Baseball: Regional Coverage. (N) ’ (Live) Å

The Office

(12-NBC) Track and Field

Entertainment Tonight

“Field of Vision” (2011) Tony Oller. Premiere. ’

Law & Order: LA Å

News

(65-CW)

Payne

››‡ “Forces of Nature” (1999), Ben Affleck

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Outdoors

(WGN)

WGN News at Nine (N)

Scrubs ’

South Park

143rd Belmont Stakes (N) ’ (Live) Å

››› “Garden State” (2004) Zach Braff.

Law Order: CI

Judge

The Unit Å

Judge

Bones ’ Å

Raymond Paid Prog.

Cops Å

America’s Most Wanted

News at 10

MLB Baseball: Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox. (N) ’ (Live) Å

Family Guy

Fringe What Lies Below

How I Met

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow

Vine Talk

Currents

News

Lawrence Welk

Served?

(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

Place, Own

Antiques Roadshow

Nature Underdogs ’

NOVA ’ Å (DVS)

››› “Gorky Park” (1983) William Hurt.

Toolbox

NCIS Chained ’ Å

NCIS Bloodbath Å

NCIS Hiatus Å

In Plain Sight Å

(USA)

(3:00) ››‡ “Crank”

(TNT)

(:15) ››› “The Rock” (1996, Action) Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

(A&E)

Jewels

Parking

(SPIKE)

Jail Å

(DISC)

Brothers

(NICK)

T.U.F.F.

(DISN)

Suite/Deck

(FAM)

(3:00) ››› “Holes” (2003)

(LIFE)

“Murder-Pleasnt”

(AMC)

(2:45) ››‡ “Hang ’Em High”

301

(HBO)

“Legend of the Guardians-Ga’Hoole”

320

(MAX)

CuttinEdg

(ESPN) (CSN)

Wait...

Red Green

NCIS Broken Bird Å

›››› “Saving Private Ryan” (1998, War) Tom Hanks, Edward Burns. Å

EastEnders EastEnders Great Perf.

Parking

Parking Wars Å

Parking

UFC 131 Countdown ’

UFC Unleashed ’

UFC 131: Preliminaries

›› “U.S. Marshals” (1998) Tommy Lee Jones, Wesley Snipes. ’ Å

Dual Survival ’ Å

Dual Survival Adrift ’

Dual Survival ’ Å

Dual Survival Bitten ’

T.U.F.F.

Victorious

iCarly ’

iCarly iParty With Victorious (N) Å

Shake It

Random

“Lemonade Mouth” (2011) Bridgit Mendler. ‘NR’

Raymond

iCarly ’

King

iCarly ’

“Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure” ‘G’

››‡ “The Goonies” (1985) Sean Astin, Josh Brolin.

“Last Man Standing” (2011) Catherine Bell. Å

“Percy Jackson & the Olympians”

5 PM

5:30

(:35) ›› “Ninja Assassin” (2009) ’

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

(8-ABC)

Stargate Atlantis Vegas

Shark Tank ’ Å

News

ABC News

J. Kimmel

(6-CBS)

PGA Tour Golf

News

(35-FOX) Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men

(12-NBC) Motorcycle Racing

(65-CW)

(WGN)

(TNT)

NASCAR Racing

Survival

’70s Show

Lopez

Shake It

››‡ “The Karate Kid” (1984) Ralph Macchio.

“Next Stop Murder” (2010) Å

True Blood

9 PM

McEnroe/Borg

›› “Devil” (2010) Chris Messina.

9:30

10 PM

10:30

Cheers

SportsNet

McEnroe Online

JUNE 12, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

MLB Baseball: Cincinnati Reds at San Francisco Giants. (Live) Preview

Femme

Final Score

Boxing (:35) House ’ Å

The 65th Annual Tony Awards Honoring excellence on Broadway. (N) Å

News

Storm

Award Banquet

Amer. Dad

Simpsons

Enthusiasm Entourage

News

Dateline NBC (N) Å

Minute to Win It Å

America’s Got Talent ’

News

(:35) America Now

America Now Å

Heartland Born to Run

The Closer The Life

The Closer Make Over

King

Friends ’

Chris

How I Met

News/Nine

Replay

Monk Å

Equitrek

Served?

(57-PBS) Great Performances ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

Fugitive

Dual Survival ’ Å

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

(2:00) ››› “Troy”

Shake it

Parking

News

(23-PBS) (3:30) ›››‡ “Exodus” (1960) Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint. (USA)

Phineas

Parking

2011 NBA Finals: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat. (N) (Live) Å

23 33

Random

“Date With Darkness-Andrew Luster”

8:30

MLS Soccer: San Jose Earthquakes at D.C. United.

Scrubs ’

iCarly iGo to Japan ’ Å

Parking

Game of Thrones Å

Baseball Tonight (N)

Scrubs ’

Dual Survival ’ Å

(:15) ›› “Daredevil” (2003) Ben Affleck. ‘PG-13’

SportsNet

Videos

Parking

“The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly”

SportsNet

››› “Gone Baby Gone” (2007) Casey Affleck.

Parking

››‡ “Shrek Forever After” ‘PG’

Action Sports

Triathlon

Good Luck

Storage

››› “For a Few Dollars More” (1965) Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef. Å

MLS Soccer

Two Men

Storage

Nature ’ Law-SVU

››‡ “The Replacements” (2000) Keanu Reeves. Å

››› “Finding Nemo” (2003) Voices of Albert Brooks.

“Next Stop Murder” (2010) Brigid Brannagh. Å

››› “A Fistful of Dollars” (1964) Clint Eastwood. Å

(:45) ››‡ “Wild Things” (1998) Kevin Bacon.

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

Parking

TBA

(:35) ››› “Gran Torino” (2008) Clint Eastwood.

Jail Å

Raymond

College Baseball: NCAA Super Regional: Teams TBA. (If necessary). (N)

Inning

As Time...

Seinfeld ’

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

Keeping Up My Family

Seinfeld ’

Raymond

COMCAST 4

NCIS Caged ’ Å

Burt Wolf

30 Seconds

(:29) Saturday Night Live

NBC News Chris

NBA Burgers

How I Met

Globe Trekker ’

Cleveland

How I Met

Nature Wild Balkans ’

Family Guy

Amer. Dad

How I Met

News at 10

Masterpiece Mystery! Å (DVS)

Family Guy

Old Amusement Parks

They Came to Play

Great Performances (N) ’ Å

Albert King With Stevie Ray Vaughan

Law & Order: SVU

In Plain Sight (N) Å

›› “Deep Impact” (1998) Robert Duvall, Tea Leoni. Å

Law Order: CI

››‡ “Con Air” (1997) Nicolas Cage. Å

Van Impe ’70s Show Comedy.TV Monk

Keeping Up Mystery Toolbox

White Collar On Guard

Nature ’ Law CI

(:12) ››‡ “Con Air” (1997, Action) Nicolas Cage. Å

(WTBS)

››‡ “Mr. 3000” (2004, Comedy) Bernie Mac.

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

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Lucky ’

Criminal Minds Penelope

Criminal Minds Å

(SPIKE)

Auction

Coal (N) ’

››› “A Bronx Tale” (1993, Drama) Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri. ’

Analyze

(DISC)

American Chopper

Chopper

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob Victorious

(DISN)

Fish Hooks

(FAM)

(3:00) ›› “The Next Karate Kid”

(LIFE)

“Justice for Natalee”

(AMC)

Manhunter

301

(HBO)

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

320

(MAX)

“National-European”

Auction

Good Luck

Auction

American Chopper Wizards

Auction

›› “Men in Black II” (2002)

Auction

American Chopper

Victorious

iCarly ’

iCarly iStart a Fan War ’ Å

Wizards

“My Babysitter’s a Vampire” (2010)

››› “Finding Nemo” (2003) Voices of Albert Brooks.

“Bond of Silence” (2010) Kim Raver. Å

››‡ “The Bone Collector” (1999) Denzel Washington.

Getting By

American Chopper

(:15) Memphis Beat

Memphis

The Glades Old Ghosts

Criminal

American Chopper

My Wife

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

Lopez

’70s Show

The Nanny

Random

Good Luck

Shake It

Random

Hannah

Good Luck

››› “A Bug’s Life” (1998), Kevin Spacey

Army Wives Å

›››‡ “Se7en” (1995, Suspense) Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman. Å

True Blood ’ Å

(:45) ›› “Illegal Tender” (2007) Rick Gonzalez.

The Glades Old Ghosts

Shake It

“My Neighbor’s Secret” (2009) Nicholas Brendon.

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

(:05) ››› “Drag Me to Hell” (2009)

Good Luck

(:33) ›› “Men in Black II” (2002)

Game of Thrones (N) ’

(:35) ›› “Devil” (2010) ‘PG-13’ Å

Wizards

››› “A Bug’s Life” (1998), Kevin Spacey

J. Osteen

The Protector Pilot

Wives

The Killing Beau Soleil

(:02) The Killing Å

Break-Bad

Treme (N) ’ Å

Game of Thrones Å

Treme ’

›‡ “Cop Out” (2010) Bruce Willis. ’ ‘R’ Å

The Mechanicsville Local

Life on Top

June 8, 2011

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 33 b

Sunday, June 19 Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety. org for available animals and additional adoption information.

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! MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

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 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

5 PM

5:30

(ESPN) (CSN)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

News

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons News

NFL Live

Jim Rome

Golden Age Post Live

(35-FOX) Maury ’ Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

Around

Tuesday, June 21 “Amazing Tales around the Campfire” at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Sing songs and share stories around a “campfire” at this special Storytime. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

6 PM

Boys in the

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.

6:30

7 PM

7:30

There will be an ID Theft meeting at Covenant Woods Community Center from 34 p.m. Did you miss out on taking the 12 hour course on Fraud Prevention held at Covenant Woods in March? Since that program was such a huge success, we wanted to offer a shorter 3-part series on all the major areas of fraud. The first session will be on ID Theft. You will learn how citizens have been taken advantage of, and how we as individuals can help reduce, if not eliminate, the chances for us to become victims, whether it is reducing the opportunities 8 PM

MLS Soccer: Revolution at Red Bulls

ABC News

Wheel

Jeopardy!

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

How I Met

Family Guy

Two Men

MasterChef (N) Å

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

2011 Stanley Cup Final: Vancouver Canucks at Boston Bruins. (N) Å

Payne

90210 ’ Å

News

News Judge B.

News

Payne

Cheers ’

Dharma

Funniest Home Videos

Chris

WordWorld

Electric

Wild Kratts

News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Sid

(:45) Richmond City Council

How I Met

Two Men

“Happy Birthday, America!” at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7 p.m. Celebrate our country’s birthday with stories, songs, crafts, and a snack at this special Storytime. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. JUNE 13, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

Baseball

Net Impact

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick

Extreme Makeover

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel

CBS6 Spcl

Hawaii Five-0 E Malama

News

Late Show W/Letterman

How I Met

Family Guy

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

The Bachelorette (N) ’ Å

Judge Mathis ’ Å

(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

10 PM

Kastles

Bewitched

9:30

MLB Baseball: Cleveland Indians at New York Yankees. (Live) Å

SportsNet

Jeannie

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

9 PM

Redskins

SportsNet

Thursday, June 23

The Testifying Toastmasters meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Church of the Nazarene on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Toastmasters is an interna-

Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å

Wendy Williams Show

8:30

tional 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.

by phone, mail, email, sweepstakes, shopping, credit cards, etc. In August, we will offer a program on Medicare and Secondary Insurance Fraud; and in September, learn about Charity and Telemarketing Fraud. Don’t miss out– learn to be pro-active in preventing yourself from becoming a victim of fraud. The program is free to attend but please RSVP by calling 569-4277.

Wednesday, June 22

House ’ Å

Post Live

FOX News at 10 (N)

Gossip Girl ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

Antiques Roadshow

The Magic of Audrey ’

American Experience Å (DVS)

Globe Trekker ’

To Be Announced

Chris

King

Chris

Earl

Friends ’

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

Washing

C. Rose

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

Law & Order: SVU

Law-SVU

(USA)

Law Order: CI

Law & Order: SVU

NCIS Officer’s sword. ’

NCIS Enigma ’ Å

WWE Monday Night RAW (N) ’ (Live) Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Barter ’

Law & Order Magnet ’

Law & Order ’

Law & Order Tango ’

Law & Order Hands Free

The Closer High Crimes

Rizzoli & Isles Å

Age

(WTBS)

Friends ’

Raymond

King

Seinfeld ’

Family Guy

Conan (N)

Lopez

(A&E)

Criminal Minds Å

Dog the Bounty Hunter

The First 48 Å

Criminal Minds Å

(SPIKE)

Jail Å

Jail (N) ’

››‡ “Swordfish” (2001) John Travolta, Hugh Jackman. ’

Jail Å

Ways Die

(DISC)

American Chopper

Cash Cab

Brothers

(NICK)

Big Time

iCarly ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

SpongeBob My Wife

My Wife

(DISN)

Good Luck

Fish Hooks

Shake It

Good Luck

Suite/Deck

Shake It

(FAM)

’70s Show

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

Switched at Birth

(LIFE)

Cold Case Files Å

Unsolved Mysteries

“Nora Roberts’ Carolina Moon” (2007) Å

(AMC)

(2:30) “Batman Forever”

›››‡ “Die Hard” (1988, Action) Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman. Å

301

(HBO)

››› “(500) Days of Summer” Å

320

(MAX)

(:15) ››‡ “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) Robert Downey Jr..

Friends ’ Jail Å

Raymond

Wizards

Distance

TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

COMCAST

Phineas

King

Seinfeld ’

Secret-Teen

6:30

7 PM

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

7:30

8 PM

8:30

(ESPN)

NFL Live

Jim Rome

Around

Interruption SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

(CSN)

Car Show

Garage

Post Live

Redskins

SportsNet

Blackout

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

NCIS Tell-All ’

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed. Payne

(35-FOX) Maury ’ Å (12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

News

NFL Live Jeopardy!

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

Lopez

’70s Show

The Nanny

››‡ “Little Manhattan” (2005)

Phineas

Suite/Deck

“Matter of Taste”

9 PM

Vanished, Beth

9:30

Hannah

The 700 Club Å

Whose?

How I Met

Chris

How I Met

›››‡ “A Few Good Men” Å

(:15) ›› “Sex and the City 2” (2010) Sarah Jessica Parker. ’

10 PM

Lingerie ’ Å

JUNE 14, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick

2011 NBA Finals: Dallas Mavericks at Miami Heat. (N) Å

News

Nightline

NCIS: Los Angeles ’

The Good Wife Å

News

Late Show W/Letterman

MasterChef (N) Å

Raising

FOX News at 10 (N)

How I Met

Family Guy

America’s Got Talent (N)

The Voice The top vocalists compete. (N) Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

J. Kimmel

NBA

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

One Tree Hill ’ Å

Hellcats ’ Å

Cheers ’

Dharma

Funniest Home Videos

Chris

How I Met

WordWorld

Electric

Wild Kratts

News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Secrets of the Dead ’

Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Travels

(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

Secret-Teen

›› “Devil” (2010) Chris Messina.

SportsNation (N) Å

Bewitched

Criminal Brothers

Wendy Williams Show

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

Brothers

Criminal Minds Å Brothers

Jeannie

Criminal Minds Å

Brothers

››‡ “Edge of Darkness” (2010) Mel Gibson.

Family Guy

Brothers

Switched at Birth (N)

Brothers

“Nora Roberts’ Carnal Innocence” (2011) Å

››‡ “MacGruber” (2010) ’ ‘R’

6 PM

Family Guy

›››‡ “A Few Good Men” (1992) Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. Å

›› “Clash of the Titans” (2010) ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

5:30

Good Luck

Family Guy

Chris

Raising

TMZ (N) ’

Post Live

Earl

Friends ’

WGN News at Nine (N)

Scrubs ’

Scrubs

Secrets of the Dead ’

Frontline The Warning

Independent Lens (N)

How I Met

King

Chris King South Park C. Rose

No Higher Honor

To Market to Market

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

White Collar (N) Å

Covert Affairs (N) Å

Law Order: CI

Collar

(TNT)

Law & Order ’

Law & Order DR 1-102

Law & Order ’

Memphis Beat Å

HawthoRNe Å

Memphis Beat Å

HawthoRNe

(WTBS)

Friends ’

Raymond

King

Seinfeld ’

The Office

Conan (N)

Lopez

(A&E)

Jewels

Storage

Family Jewels

Storage

(SPIKE)

Ways Die

Auction

Repo

Ways Die

Cash Cab

Friends ’

Raymond

King

Keeping Up Locked Out: Fall

Seinfeld ’

(DISC)

American Chopper ’

(NICK)

Victorious

iCarly ’

(DISN)

Good Luck

Fish Hooks

(FAM)

Pretty Little Liars Å

(LIFE)

Cold Case Files Å

Unsolved Mysteries

Pawn Stars

(AMC)

(3:30) “Big Trouble in Little China”

››‡ “Deep Blue Sea” (1999) Thomas Jane. Å

301

(HBO)

“Bobby Fischer Against the World”

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

320

(MAX)

›› “The Losers” (2010) ’ ‘PG-13’

(:35) ›››‡ “Up in the Air” (2009) ‘R’ Å

Cash Cab

Deadliest Catch Å

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

SpongeBob My Wife

Shake It

Good Luck

Suite/Deck

The Mechanicsville Local

Wizards

Phineas

June 8, 2011

Pawn Stars

The Office

Deadliest Catch Å My Wife

The Office

Deadliest Catch (N) ’

The Office Auction

After the Catch (N) ’

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

Deadliest Catch Å

Catch

Lopez

’70s Show

The Nanny

Good Luck

Suite/Deck

“Lemonade Mouth” (2011) Bridgit Mendler. ‘NR’

Shake It

Pretty Little Liars Å

Nine Lives

American Pickers Å

Love Handles: Couples

›››‡ “The Matrix” (1999) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne. Å

McEnroe/Borg

››‡ “Shrek Forever After” ‘PG’

››› “Rob Roy” (1995, Biography) Liam Neeson. ’ ‘R’ Å

Repo

Hannah

The 700 Club Å

Whose?

How I Met

Chris

How I Met

›››‡ “The Matrix” (1999) Å

Larry

Game of Thrones Å

›››‡ “Avatar” (2009) Sam Worthington. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

True Blood

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

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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

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, Summer Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:00am. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers at the 10:00am service. Lemonade on Lawn after 10am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Sunday Schedule: 8:45am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship

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

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

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 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

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Softball State Quarterfinals Halifax at Lee-Davis 7:00 p.m.

06 2011

Legion Baseball Post 137 vs Post 175 at Atlee 2:00/6:00 p.m.

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Atlee seniors Chris Pillow, left, and Cameron Overstreet, right, capped off their high school careers in style each claiming their respective AAA State championships in the pole vault. Pillow won with a vault of 15-03 while Overstreet tied the state record set last season by Patrick Henry’s Lizzie Powell with a vault of 12-06. For more see story page 39.

Atlee boys rally to claim state championship By Weldon Bradshaw Media General News Services On a day marked by stellar performances, no one did stellar better than Isaiah Simmons, Ahmed Bile, and coach Jim Triemplar’s guys from Atlee High School. Simmons, an eversmiling 5-foot-11, 250-pound thrower from Woodbridge, set his second Group AAA state championship meet record with a heave of 66-0½ in the shot put. Bile, a junior distance runner from Annandale, erased a five-

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second deficit in the final lap of the 1,600 to claim the state title in 4:09.48. And Triemplar’s Raiders, sitting in fifth with two events remaining Saturday, won the pole vault (Chris Pillow, 15 feet, 3 inches) and placed second in see ATLEE, pg. 39 ` Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local

Left: Atlee’s Matt Combs (29) takes the baton from Michael Atkinson (26) in the 4x400 relay. Right: Atlee’s Kodi Page picks up important team points with a 7th place finish in the triple jump.

Atlee pole vaulters lead the way at states By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Atlee senior pole vautlers Cameron Overstreet and Chris Pillow were forced to play a long waiting game during the AAA State Track & Field Championships Saturday at Sports Backers Stadium, but it was a game that they were used to. Because of their stature in the world of pole vaulting, neither Overstreet or Pillow took to the runway until their respective competitions were winding to a close. For Pillow that meant nearly an eight hour wait from when the girls pole vault began on Saturday morning. And even though he competed against the state’s best, Pillow had virtually locked up the championship without making a single run. Pillow had yet to reach his cut-in point when the final two competitors, Lake Braddock’s Sean Daugherty and Landstown’s Mark Gabele failed to clear a height over 13-06. For Pillow to win the title, all he had to do was clear a height nearly two feet under his average- no

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the 1,600 relay to capture the team trophy with 41 points, 5.5 more than runner-up First Colonial. “Close finish,” said the veteran coach, whose contingent also took the Group AAA indoor title. “I don’t care how close it is. It feels good to win. “It’s just special when you have guys who enjoy track and are on the same page as you. That’s what keeps you in coaching.” The solid favorite, Pillow entered the competition held at Sports Backers Stadium with a personal-best 16-3, 2 feet higher than the effort of second-ranked Nicholas Judy of Riverbend.

problem. “It’s just like every other meet,” Pillow said. “There really wasn’t any pressure, but it’s cool to take the title though.” Pillow continued vaulting in search of a new record but the effort was made difficult do to a steady cross wind. By the time he finished, every other event in the state meet had run its course and most of the spectators had emptied from the stands. Ironically, Pillow did not even know at what height he finished, but that too was nothing out of the ordinary. “I really don’t know,” he said afterward. “That’s a thing that me and my coach (Kyle Bishop) do. He doesn’t tell me the height. He tells me just jump it so it doesn’t get in my head.” Overstreet’s win did not come nearly as easily on the girls side. As has happened throughout the post season, Overstreet was pushed by Henrico’s Stephanie Oleson. But it was Oleson’s win over Overstreet in the Capital District meet that provided the inspiration to take her to a state title. “I was definitely a little

down but I have a little book that I used to motivate myself,” Overstreet said. “I wrote that basically that was the bottom and the only way to go is up.” Up and over is where Overstreet went, tying the state record of 12-06 set last year by Patrick Henry’s Lizzie Powell and taking the win. “It feels awesome to finish my senior year season like this,” Overstreet said. “It’s sad being over but it was a really great way to end it and I feel really

happy.” Overstreet and Pillow were not the only ones to cap their Atlee careers in notable fashion. Raider pole vault coach Kyle Bishop caps his time at Atlee with twin state titles. “It’s a good day,” Bishop said. “I can’t complain about that.” In all, Bishop coached seven vaulters in the state championships including Atlee’s Kate Bishop, Matt Thompson, Scott Elwood, Trey Rydel and Menchville’s Melissa Wilson

“I had the adrenaline going, state meet and all, and wanted to rack up points for my team,” said Pillow, a Rice University bound senior. “I hadn’t no-heighted my entire senior year, so I was pretty certain I could win. My coach says I’m mentally strong, so I knew I could handle the pressure.” Seeded 11th in the 1,600 relay, the Raiders were relegated to the second of three sections, but David Segovia, Michael Atkinson, Matt Combs and Marques Atkinson raced home in 3:19.61, well ahead of their previous mark, 3:23.21. “We ran with no one on us (for the last two legs),” said a very winded Marques Atkinson, a senior who anchored the win-

ning 3,200 relay team Friday night and placed third in the 400. “I wish we’d been in the fast section, but we ran at top speed. We knew the championship could come down to this.” Simmons, who set the state discus mark (194-7) Friday, committed a sector foul (wide right) on his final throw in the shot. Officials measured his gargantuan effort at 71-11. “I was consistent with my technique,” said the future Miami Hurricane. “I tried to zone everyone out and do my own thing, which is to get as close to 70 feet as possible. “If I’m a little bit more patient with my release, I can definitely get one out there.” On a clear, breezy, mid-80’s

day, Bile, the state cross country champ, ran splits of 61.3, 66.7, and 63.9 before dropping a 57.4 final 400 on the strong 1,600 field. He took the lead with 100 meters to go and crossed the line just ahead of Grassfield’s Jeremy Greenwald, who controlled the race until Bile put the pedal down. “I came out really flat,” said Bile with a laugh. “I didn’t expect him (Greenwald) to take it out that fast (2:05 at 800 and 3:07 at 1200). “I thought he’d fade and I could stay on his back, but he was hauling. “Going into the quarter, I thought it was over. With 200 to go, I felt really good, and I’m confident in my kick.”

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Above: Lee-Davis’ Michael Panton displays a smile of satisfaction after clearing 13-00 in the pole vault, earning all-state honors. Left: Pole vault coach Kyle Bishop gives instructions to Atlee senior Scott Ellwood.

who took a third place finish. “It’s not a business for me, it’s a passion,” Bishop said. That passion helped propel the Atlee boys to a state title. Pillow’s win gave Atlee 10 more points to push them past First Colonial in one of the tightest state championship meets in history, 41-35.5, to claim the team trophy. The championship is the second state title for an Atlee boys team, after the Indoor track squad claimed the state title earlier this year. Lee-Davis finished 12th with 18 points. Only 21 points separated the top 10 finishers at the outdoor boys meet and there were only 31 points between first and 30th. In comparison, the Western Branch girls took the state title over Lake Braddock 112-31. The Atlee girls finished in a three-way tie for 10th while Lee-Davis was 16th and Patrick Henry 22nd.

Pillow and Overstreet were the only individuals from Hanover County to claim state titles but Atlee’s Brandon Hunt, Michael Atkinson, Griffin Carmichael and Marques Atkinson took the state title in the 4x800 relay with a record setting time of 7:42.93. The Raiders got a huge boost towards the championship in the final race of the day when David Segovia, the Atkinsons and Matt Combs took second place in the 4x400 relay despite being seeded 11th among competitors. Marques Atkinson also took third place in the 400 while twin Michael claimed fourth in the 800. Teammate Kodi Page took a seventh place finish in the triple jump with a distance of 45-07.75. Other local athletes earning all-state honors included LeeDavis Caleb Wyatt, who finished fifth in the long jump with

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Heinz perfect as C-feds take region title By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local For most teams, the perfect way to end the Central Region softball tournament is with a win. For Lee-Davis, the word “perfect” carries some extra special meaning. Confederates’ pitcher Kelly Heinz faced 21 Matoaca batters in this year’s final. None of the 21 Warriors reached first base as she led host Lee-Davis to a “perfect game” 6-0 championship victory Friday. Both teams advanced to the VHSL Group AAA state tournament. The Confederates host Northwest Region runner-up Halifax Tuesday at 7 p.m., while Matoaca travels to Battlefield. Heinz steamrolled through the slate of Central Region opponents, one-hitting Clover Hill in the quarterfinals and no-hitting previously unbeaten Thomas Dale in the semifinals. She struck out 12 Matoaca batters, including the side in the third and sixth innings. “It feels great to do all this,

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but it’s not the end for us,” said a practically minded Heinz. “We still have to push through and work hard every single day. It’ll pay off in the end.” Fans were aware of her impending feat, some even risking a jinx by mentioning “perfect game” before it was over. Heinz knew she had a chance at one, too, but tried to not think about it. “I think I always jinx myself when I think about it,” Heinz said. “I just hoped my defense

would back me up. I knew they would and hoped for the best.” Ironically, the last batter she faced was Matoaca pitcher Jessica McCabe. Heinz stepped off the rubber and paused briefly before going for the final out. “We had everybody standing up in the bleachers. Everybody was cheering and screaming and I knew everybody was kind of Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local getting antsy,” Heinz said. “I saw a couple of outfielders jumping Above left: Lee-Davis junior pitcher Kelly Heinz capped off the Central Region Championship in style, hurling her second career perfect game. Above: Lee-Davis second baseman Ryleigh around looking forward to it. Hawker (9) watches as right fielder Casey Price races in to make a remarkable catch in the top of see HEINZ, pg. 41 `

the fourth inning, preserving Heinz’s perfect game.

L-D scratches out win over unbeaten Dale By Arthur Utley Media General News Services The most anticipated softball game in the Central Region this season produced the pitchers’ duel everyone expected. That the game’s only run came on a mistake was no surprise, either. Lee-Davis, ranked No. 3 in the final Times-Dispatch Top 10 after occupying the top spot for most of the season, eliminated top-ranked Thomas Dale 1-0 in the first semifinal of the region tournament Thursday at Lee-

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Lee-Davis short stop Taylor Melton, left, makes the tag on Thomas Dale’s Kate Watkins during her attempt to steal second.

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Davis. The Confederates advanced to Friday’s final. Their opponent is No. 9 Matoaca, which took advantage of Cosby errors and bounced the Titans 2-0. Lee-Davis was in the title game for the second consecutive year. Matoaca, winner in nine of its past 10 games, was in the region tournament for the first time. Both winners earned berths in the state tournament quarterfinals Tuesday against the Northwest Region representatives. Haleigh Cottrell’s two out single in the bottom of the third got the Confederates started. Charyssa Parent bounced a single under the glove of Thomas

Dale second baseman Kate Watkins, and Cottrell wound up on third. With L-D pitcher Kelly Heinz at the plate, a low outside pitch got away from catcher Kelci Simonsen, and Cottrell scored. Thomas Dale got no hits. Heinz, who pitched a perfect game in the state semifinals last year, gave up two base runners on walks. Cottrell threw out one on a steal attempt in the first. Heinz pitched to 22 batters, one over the minimum. She struck out 11. “When she’s on target, she makes it easy. She’s not going to miss her spots,” Cottrell said of her battery mate. The Knights entered the see DALE, pg. 42 `

Hawks fall in ﬁnal seconds of regional semis By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local It’s one of the hazards of championship play. Seasons can abruptly end with one well-placed shot, or be decided by the bounce of a ball. That’s what happened to the Hanover boys’ soccer team in the semifinals of the Central Region Tournament last week. The Hawks played perennial powerhouse Thomas Dale to a 0-0 standoff until less than a minute remained in regulation, but lost the contest in the final seconds. Knight midfielder Jack Bates headed an inbounds pass toward the Hawk goal with time being kept on the field. The ball bounced off several players and barely escaped the outstretched arms of Hawk goalie Tommy Hurst to go into the net for the game’s only score. “It was a set play,” said Thomas Dale coach Mark Fowler. “Everyone does the same thing in high school soccer because the fields are so narrow. One player throws in the ball and the other player

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I was just trying to make sure everybody was calm and took a break before that final batter.” Heinz need not have worried. She struck out McCabe to end the game. Like most everyone else, Lee-Davis coach Jackie Davis was aware of what was happening. “I was aware of what was going on,” Davis said. “I just kept looking at my scorecard going ‘I’m not going to say a word. I’m just going to let it happen.’ I’m always afraid to jinx that by saying something.” Matoaca coach Scott Driskill praised Heinz’s performance.

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Hanover goal keeper Tommy Hurst, center, goes high but can’t stop a late game goal by Thomas Dale midfielder Jack Bates.

flicks it on. Jack got the flick. The keeper was struggling to get behind it and it went over his head and just bounced and bounced. It was ugly but I’ll take it.” Bates said he didn’t expect much when he first got the touch. “It was just a header that went over the goalkeeper’s

head and he knocked it in. It felt great, especially so late in the game,” Bates said. Hawks coach Brian Smith felt it was tough way for his team to exit, but didn’t discount their effort. “It was a heartbreaker considering we had some really good chances in the first half,”

Smith said. “We didn’t put them away and Dale is well organized and you can’t afford to miss chances against a team that is as well coached as they are.” The first half was a stand off, but the Hawks had some opportunities. Capitol District player of the year Travis

“I’ve never seen one of those,” Driskill said of the perfect game. “She was on. Even my best hitters had a hard time getting a piece of her. She was very impressive.” Driskill also was impressed with the other eight players supporting her. “We actually put it in play hard a few times, but they made some good plays out there defensively,” Driskill said. “They’ve got a good team behind her.” Matoaca was pretty good, too. The Warrior team that eliminated Patrick Henry in the quarterfinals, held LeeDavis scoreless for the first four innings, despite the Confederates loading the bases

with one out in the first and getting players to second and third with two outs in the fourth. Davis knew the lack of scoring was not a function of lack of effort. “We were hitting the ball well all night, but we were just hitting the ball right at people,” Davis said. “I told them just to continue to stay relaxed at the plate and continue to try to make some adjustments. I told them to stay relaxed and things would start to fall into place.” Good things finally began to happen in the fifth inning. The Confederates’ No. 9 batter, Lacie Madison, singled, stole second, advanced to third on Haleigh Cottrell’s groundout to second base, and scored on a single by

center fielder Charyssa Parent. Lee-Davis scored five insurance runs with two outs in the sixth inning. Taylor Melton singled and scored on a triple by Madison. Cottrell reached on a fielding error that also scored Madison. Parent singled and Heinz drove Cottrell in with another single. Casey Price then tripled home Parent and Heinz. “We were able to score that first run, and things opened up for us a little bit,” Davis said. “They did a great job, though. They kept plugging away until they got it through.” Matoaca.............000 000 0 — 0 0 2 Lee-Davis......... 000 015 x — 6 11 0 McCabe and Driskill. Heinz and Cottrell. W – Heinz. L – McCabe. Records: Matoaca 16-7, Lee-Davis 23-1

Borkey’s open shot at the 23 minute mark of the first half sailed high, and Alex Taddikin missed wide later in the first half. The Knights also had some chances in the first half, and a late score was nullified by an offside call. After the first half near miss, the Hawks came out firing in the second, but Dale consistently moved play to their end of the field as the half progressed. “I think we wore them down in the second half,” Fowler said. The last minute goal ended the Hawk’s season, but not before the team made some noise in the post season. They defeated a tough James River team to advance to the semis, and played well enough to win against the Knights. The heartbreaking loss does not overshadow the accomplishment of the young Hawks, who return most of the team for next year’s campaign. The team finished the Capital District with a perfect 10-0 regular season record. “We’ve had this group since

they were freshmen, and we’ve worked steadily with them,” Smith said. “They’ve gelled. We’ve taken a bunch of players that were not necessarily the premiere players in the area and we’ve turned them into a team. We have some college bound players also, and we’re proud of the job they all did,” the first year Hawk coach said. Smith credited assistant coach Joe Broscious with providing the foundation for this year’s success. “We just traded places but we didn’t change anything,” Smith said. The coach also said the post season experience would serve the Hawks well in next year’s campaign. After being upset by Lee-Davis in the Capitol District Tournament, the team refocused and defeated a solid Rapids squad. “I think the loss to Lee-Davis was a wake up call,” Smith said. “These kids are really motivated and I hope they tuck this feeling away and think about it when we are in the weight room and training in the off season.” see SOCCER, pg. 42 `

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Hanover’s Travis Borkey advances against the Knights in first half action.

cal regarding the outcome. “These are my guys, I’m really Continued from pg. 41 b proud of them. If you have to Fowlers’ Knights secured a go out, a 1-0 loss to Thomas spot in this week’s state play- Dale isn’t bad. Worse things can offs, and the coach said any happen.” win is a good one. “I’ll take an ugly win over Hanover................................. 00—0 Thomas Dale......................... 01—1 a good looking loss,” Fowler TD: Bates Saves: Hurst (H) 3; E. said. Fowler (TD) 2 Records: Hanover 15Smith was also philosophi- 3-1; Thomas Dale 18-0

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Atlee senior pole vaulter Scott Elwood showed surprise as the bar slipped off during his final attempt to clear 13-00 in the AAA state championships this past Saturday. Below: Atlee’s David Segovia makes the handoff to Michael Atkinson in the 4x400 relay. The Raiders’ second place finish in the final race of the day put them in position to win the championship.

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a leap of 21-07.50. Teammate Wes Tuck matched Wyatt’s mark with a fifth place finish shot put throw of 55-03.50. Michael Panton claimed eighth place in the pole vault for the Confederates by clearing 13-00. Dusty Crayton, Robbie Longest, Cody Snyder and Ben White earned all state honors with an eighth place finish in the 4x800 relay. Snyder also finished fourth in the 1600. Teammate Tyrell Eaton took a sixth place finish in the 300 hurdles. Hanover’s Marzae Brooks earned all-state honors with an eighth place throw of 147-10 in the discus. Patrick Henry’s Patrick Woodford claimed a fifth place

finish in the 3200. In girls competition, LeeDavis’ Montasia Golden took third in the triple jump, clearing 38-07 while Atlee’ Kala Page finished fifth at 37-10.25. Page also finished sixth in the high jump clearing 5-04. Golden added a third place finish in the 100 hurdles. Hanover’s Molly Breidenbaugh and Anna Gordon both earned allstate honors in the 3200. Breidenbaugh finished seventh and Gordon eighth. Patrick Henry’s Kayla Penn, Jessica Shelton, Brooke Perdue and Shyra Molton claimed a sixth place finish in the 4x100 relay. Molton also took a third place finish in the 200. Patriot Alicia Terry finished fifth in the 300 hurdles.

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game undefeated. Region pitcher of the year Lacey Waldrop allowed four hits and struck out six. “We knew we had to score first,” Heinz said. “Usually whoever makes the first mistake loses. Everybody comes out ready to play these games.” Matoaca used three Cosby throwing errors and a sacrifice bunt to score in the fourth. They added an insurance run in the sixth when Berkeley Driskill opened the inning with a single to left, was sacrificed to second by pitcher Jessica McCabe, went to third on a passed ball and scored on a sacrifice fly by Krysten Davis. Cosby, which lost in the semifinals for the fourth con-

secutive year, got the leadoff batter on third in the fourth and sixth innings and didn’t score. In the fourth, Maddie Lloyd tripled. Holly Stargardt hit a bouncer to McCabe, a freshman, who looked Lloyd back then faked a throw to first. Lloyd broke for home, and McCabe threw her out. Meagan Jones reached third on a threebase error in the sixth, but McCabe struck out two and induced a popup to second. “Nobody expected us to get this far. I don’t think we did. There’s no pressure. We’re a defensive team, but it’s working for us,” Berkeley Driskill said. Arthur Utley is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch. Thomas Dale........... 000 0000—0 01 Lee-Davis................. 001 000 x—140 Waldrop and Simonsen; Heinz and Cottrell

Chance Stone

Lee-Davis football players make college choices Tyler Moody Brandon Robinson

Lee-Davis wide receiver Chance Stone has made the decision to continue his football career at Randolph-Macon College. From front left: Stephanie Stone, Chance Stone and Cliff Stone. Back: Lee-Davis coach Wyatt Hicks, head football coach Zac Hayden and football coach Rich Wooddy.

Lee-Davis safety Tyler Moody has chosen to continue his football career at Ferrum College. From front left: Tanya Moody, Tyler Moody and Jay Moody. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

Jon Munn

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Lee-Davis lineman Jon Munn will continue his football career at Averett University. From front lef: Wyndi Munn, Jon Munn and Bill Munn. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden, coach Rich Wooddy and brother Russell Munn.

Travis Stallings

Lee-Davis defensive lineman Travis Stallings has opted to continue his football career at Averett University. Front from left: Brent Stallings, Travis Stallings and Donna Stallings. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

Lee-Davis lineman Xavier Wilson will continue his football career at Virginia Union University. Front: Xavier Wilson. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

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Lee-Davis running back Devonte Scott will play football this fall at the University of Virginia of Lynchburg. This is the first year the school has played football. Front: Devonte Scott. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

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Lee-Davis linebacker Brandon Robinson will continue his football career Virginia State University. From front left: Carol Robinson, Brandon Robinson and Sherroy Robinson. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

Calvin Davis

Lee-Davis defensive lineman Calvin Davis will continue his football career at Randolph-Macon College. From front left: Yolanda Coleman and Calvin Davis. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

William Coalson

Lee-Davis safety/quarterback William Coalson will continue his football career at Randolph-Macon College. Front from left: Marylynn Coalson, William Coalson and grandfather Raul Angulo. Back: Coach Wyatt Hicks, head football coach Zac Hayden and coach Rich Wooddy.

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Multi Family Sale Sat. June 11th, 8 am - 2 pm. 7105 Peach Orchard Lane, Walnut Grove Subdivision.

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.

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YARD & ESTATE SALES Antique and Yard Sale - Rain / Shine - Antiques under cover. Sat. June 11th, 7am - 2 pm. 33312 Mt. Gideon Road. 2.2 miles North of Hanover Courthouse on Route 301, turn right on Route 651 (Mt. Gideon Road), follow Daylily signs.

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YARD SALE – Sat. 06/11 8-Noon 7248 Ann Cabell Ln (Bruce Ests) off Cold Harbor Rd. Mech. 23111 (several families) lots of stuff!

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û Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted û Pay $300 up to $1,000 No title needed. 804-677-0156. TD 40396

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CONCRETE/BRICK Mechanicsville Masonry Free Estimates. Licensed and Insured Small Residential Projects (804) 754-6722

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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

LAWN CARE NORMAN’S TREE & LAWN CARE SERVICE. GRASS CONTRACTS, SEEDING, AERATION, MULCHING, LEAF REMOVAL, TRACTOR WORK & MORE. FREE EST. LICENSED & INSURED. CALL 769-7197 1-Call for all your Lawn Care needs. Mulching, Aerating, Grass Contracts & more. Insured. Free Est. L & J Landscaping & Tree Service, LLC. 687-6442 or 798-5004 www.LandJTreeService.web.officelive.com A-Plus Lawn Care - Friendly & Professional. Grass Cutting-most yards $45. Other services offered. Mechanicsville & Richmond Resident 40+ yrs. Lic. & Ins. Call for a free estimate, 833-4539

Complete Lawn Care - Mowing, Driveways Graded, Bushhogging, & General Tractor Work. Call 338-1664. KBLC Lawn Care, LLC. Resid. & Comm. Services Mulch installation & Delivery Grass cutting & Yard Clean Up. Call Today for your FREE Estimate@ (804) 779-2860 10% Off Spring Cleaning for New Customers. Fully Insured. KJLC Commercial Grounds Maintenance Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Weed Control, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch. Call 746-0827, ext. 2. Mulch - 746-1281 Bark Mulch Shredded & Colored Mulch. Small/Large Loads Delivered. MULCH-Double Shredded Hardwood & dyed mulch. Screened Top Soil. Call 994-2878 or 339-0722 Need your lawn mowed, your flower beds mulched, shrubs trimmed? Call Leatherheads Lawn Care for a free quote. Owned & operated by a professional firefighter offering honest, trustworthy, services. We are dedicated to your happiness. Call Chris (804)221-3485 leatherheadslawncare@gmail.com RJ. Davis Lawn Care, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Service,

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

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 A Women’s Touch to make your home Beautiful! Inter/Exter. Comm. & Res. Painting. Call for FREE estimate & color consultation Diane’s Painting 651-6134 or 437-0612. www.dianespainting.com E.J. HornungExcellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613

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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PAINTING Berberich General Contracting - Local Interior & Exterior Painting and Powerwashing Servicing Mechanicsville Since 1988 Call 779-3118 or 334-0919 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal Lic/Ins. 20 yrs exp. References. Call 804-439-7700 Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Browning Plumbing Services, Inc. Home & Commercial Plumbing Repairs Backflow Testing and Repairs Serving Mechanicsville & Surrounding Areas Reasonable Rates. Call 559-4766 Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 It Fitz Plumbing 30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979

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Hanover Health & Rehabilitation Center

you join a group that is committed to quality clinical care, exceptional service, strong relationships and teamwork.

We are looking for people who love what they do for the following positions:

RN Nurse Manager

3-5 yrs. exprience in clinical setting & BSN preferred.

RN Staff Educator RN Weekend Supervisors RN, LPN, CNA, FT, PT, Weekends Only PTA, Rehab Tech General Maintenance Helper Floor Cleaning Tech Cooks To apply, please visit our website www.lifeworksrehab.com

Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. Call for free estimate, 804-746-5030.

ROOFING A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705042498A. Insured. Call 226-9293. 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

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

NOW AVAILABLE

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

Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

STUDLEY - 23162 Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

HANOVER - 23069

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

MECHANICSVILLE - 23116

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

WALLPAPERING

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Eric Winn Salon 7372 Bell Creek Road

Balducci Realty 10173 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Hill Top Professional Building 9291 Laurel Grove Road

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

HealthLink Chiropractic Ctr. 7347 Bell Creek Road

Monacell Orthodontics 9448 Chamberlayne Rd,Ste B

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke

M & T Bank 8206 Atlee Road

Mail Boxes Inc 7003 Mechanicsville Tpke

Salon Nirvana 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste 800

Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke

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

To advertise, email us at

sales@mechlocal.com or call us at (804) 746-1235 GENERAL EMPLOYMENT 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. 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 Agriberry Needs Harvesters! Teens and up for Part-time, seasonal positions beginning at $7.25/hr email letter of interest to agriberry@gmail.com

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke. Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke. Ukrops 7324 Bell Creek Road UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke. Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

MANQUIN - 23106

Ashland - 23005 Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave. Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 N. Washington Hwy. Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy. Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54 McLeans Restaurant 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy. Smokey Pig 212 S. Washington Hwy.

M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

GLEN ALLEN - 23059 Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway

Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

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Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

June 8, 2011

“Schools Out for the Summer! Let’s All Remember to look out for our children.” Let Tripp look out for your Real Estate needs!

Tripp Hogg Call 804-427-5110 & 804-382-5022

AMAZING 2 ACRE LOT TONS OF PRIVACY

TURN KEY READY IN KINGS CHARTER

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Over 2,200 Sq. Ft., 4 BR’s including a master suite w/ a jetted tub, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen w/ granite & gas cooking, family room w/ gas fp, wood floors throughout first floor, full-size utility room, vinyl siding & windows, 2-car garage, 2 zone heating & cooling, front porch, rear deck plus one year ERA VIRTUAL TOUR warranty. $285,000.

Almost 2,400 sq. ft., vinyl siding & windows, new dimensional roof, kitchen w/new ceramic tile floor, Maple cabinets, new Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & huge breakfast nook, large great room w/brick FP, formal DR w/wd flrs, big Rec room, full size utility room, fresh landscaping, 2-car garage, and more on a Huge Lot w/Privacy. TURN KEY READY! VIRTUAL TOUR $269,950.

BEAUTIFUL FARM HOUSE COLONIAL

TRI-LEVEL PRICED $62,000 UNDER ASSESSMENT A TY ER RAN R WA

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Almost 1,600 square feet, three bedrooms including a master bedroom, large family room with gas fireplace, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, beautiful wrap around front porch, large screen porch and rear deck, ERA Home Warranty, and gas powered generator sitting on a large cul-de- sac lot! $198,750

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STUNNING BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL

LD O S Meticulously Maintained, almost 2,900 sq. ft., 5

BR’s including a master suite and a deluxe bath, kitchen w/ Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, ready to finish walk-up attic, dual zone heating & cooling, wd flrs thruout 1st flr, stairs & upper hallway and so much more on a Professionally Maintained VIRTUAL TOUR .7 Acre Lot. $334,800

$350,000. Meticulously Well Maintained Transitional With Over 2,800 Square Feet, Formal Dining Room, First Floor Office, Family Room With Gas Fireplace And Built-In Center/Bookcases, Gorgeous Kitchen With Granite Countertops AndTop Of The Line Stainless SteelAppliances Plus Gas Cooking, Huge Utility Room, 5 Bedrooms Including A Beautiful Master Suite With Sitting Area And A Deluxe Bath Plus Jetted Tub, Walk-Up Attic, Wood Floors Throughout, And Two Zone Heating And Cooling. Other Amenities Include Vinyl Siding And Windows, Front Yard Irrigation, Paved Drive, Two Car Rear Entry Garage, Front Porch, Large Custom Rear Deck, Screened Porch, ERA One Year Home Warranty Sitting On A Beautiful Manicured Landscaped Lot!

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METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED RANCHER

SPACIOUS TRANSITIONAL RANCHER A TY ER RAN R WA

Brick/Vinyl Siding Tri-Level w/ over 2,400 sq. ft., 4 BR’s, 3 full baths, formal living & dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, family room w/ brick fp, huge utility room, fenced back yard, rear deck, electric heat pump, central air, detached tool shed, sitting on almost a half acre lot. One year ERA Warranty $185,000.

Cute As Can Be And Eat-Off-The-Floors Clean, 3 BR’s, 2 full baths, vaulted great room with gas fireplace, vaulted kitchen, full-size utility room, vinyl siding and windows, front porch, paved drive, and detached tool shed. Atlee Schools and Close to Hospital, Shopping & Interstates! $179,950 VIRTUAL TOUR

FRESH TO THE MARKET CUL-DE-SAC IN ASH CREEK

Open & Spacious Transitional Ranch-Style Home w/ over 1,700 sq. ft. formal dining room w/ wd flrs, eat-in kitchen w/all appliances conveying, family room w/wd flrs & brick fp, 3BR’s including a master suite w/ its own bath & walk-in closet, front porch, detached tool shed, rear deck, paved drive, and a parklike setting fenced VIRTUAL TOUR backyard. $179,900.

BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL – MILESTONE

UNBELIEVABLE PRICE!

KS E S E Y A 2W E 5D N I N I K SOLD ESTON SOLD H CREE MIL AS A TY ER RAN R A W

2,650 sq. ft. Brick front Transitional on a great .42-acre cul-de-sac lot. Two-story foyer, tons of wood floors and the huge open kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Large vaulted master suite includes two walk-in closets and a massive master bath with jeted tub. Family room has new carpet and a stone front gas fireplace. Four bedrooms total with two-and-a-half baths. Enjoy the screen porch as you watch the activity in the fenced backyard. Atlee High School District. VIRTUAL TOUR $309,500.

Custom brick Transitional with almost 3,600 square feet, stunning kitchen, up to 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, two-story foyer and family room, formal rooms with wood floors, first floor bedroom or office, two-car attached garage, jetted tub, aggregate concrete drive and walkway, dimensional roof, ERA One Year Warranty. All of this and more sitting on a culVIRTUAL TOUR de-sac lot! $419,000.

DAY 1 IN ANT D L SO S GR KING

Breathtaking Transitional w/almost 4,700 sq. ft., full finished basement w/music room, full bath & huge rec room w/kitchenette. Gracious formal rms, kitchen w/ Cherry cabinets & stainless steel appliances, FR w/gas FP, 4 BR’s including a master suite w/luxury bath w/a jetted tub, 26x24 attached garage, finished 3rd flr, dimensional roof, and tons more sitting on over an VIRTUAL TOUR acre lot! $400,000.

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This gorgeous home interior features formal rooms w/ wd flrs, huge kitchen w/ breakfast nook, vaulted family room w/gas FP, full-size utility room, 5 BR’s including a master suite and deluxe bath which includes a jetted tub plus finished 3rd flr. w/ additional 265 sq. ft. that is ready to be finished. Other amenities include 2-car attached garage, composite rear deck, brick paver patio, 2-zone heating & cooling, and a paved drive. This Home Has It All! $369,500.

Well-maintained Colonial w/almost 3,100 sq. ft. w/additional 648 sq. ft. unfinished in the walk-up attic, 5 BRs including a master suite w/a deluxe bath w/jetted tub, huge kitchen w/all appliances, FR w/brick fp, 3-car garage, 2-zone heating & cooling, vinyl siding & MORE sitting on an acre lot. PLENTY OF ROOM TO GROW! $359,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

WELL-MAINTAINED TRANSITIONAL

GREAT PRICE IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Over 1,800 sq. ft. w/208 sq. ft. unfinished, formal living & dining rooms, FR w/gas fp, eat-in kitchen w/new flooring & appliances, master suite w/ walk-in closet plus a large bath, one-car garage, gas heat, central air, walk-up attic, front porch, rear deck, vinyl siding & windows & A Private Fenced Back Yard. $10,000 CLOSING COSTS! $247,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

Almost 2,100 sq. ft. vinyl-sided Colonial in Atlee High School District, 4 BRs plus a sitting room off master, walk-up attic and garage (perfect for storage), 2-zone heating & cooling, formal rooms w/wood f loors, front country porch, paved drive and OneYear ERA Warranty. $229,900.

OVER 1,500 SQ. FT. CAPE COD

BEST PRICED TOWNHOUSE IN MECHANICSVILLE

Colonial Home with Finished Walk-Out Basement with almost 3,800 square feet, sitting on a 3.25WoodedAcre Lot! First floor features formal living & dining rooms, family room w/ gas fireplace, large eat-in kitchen w/ island, mud room and half bath. Second floor features 5 BRs, including a master suite & a deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, a hall bath plus a Jack-n-Jill bath, and a walk-up attic. Basement features a half bath, rec room and possibly two other bedrooms. Other amenities includes 2-zone heating & cooling, 2-car attached garage, rear deck and vinyl siding & windows. This is a great price in Hanover High School District! $378,500.

BEAUTIFUL WELL MAINTAINED BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL

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Almost 3,700 sq. ft., formal rooms w/wood floors, beautiful 2-story FR w/gas FP, huge kitchen w/ ceramic tile flrs, Corian countertops & maple cabinets, incredible master suite w/2 walk-in closets & sitting area, dual staircases, 1st flr office, rear deck, fenced backyard w/ manicured landscaping, ERA Warranty plus a 2-car attached VIRTUAL TOUR garage. $385,000.

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BASEMENT HOME IN HANOVER HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Cape Cod sitting on a cul-de-sac lot with four bedrooms, two tiled baths, ceiling fans throughout, eatin kitchen with utility closet, family room with brick fireplace, maintenance-free vinyl siding, electric heat pump & central air, detached tool shed, fenced back yard, roof replaced in Oct. ’08, and rear VIRTUAL TOUR deck. $164,950.

CUSTOM BUILT BY J.R. WALKER

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Almost 2,200 square feet, impeccably maintained, updated kitchen with granite, formal living & dining rooms, 9’ceilings on first floor, 4 BR’s, vinyl siding & windows, 2-car garage, paved drive, rear deck, level fenced backyard, Atlee High School District plus ERA One-Year Warranty. $264,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

Almost 1,300 sq. ft., and why pay new prices if you do not have to. New carpet, everything is freshly painted, and all kitchen appliances stay. New heat pump, central air, and hot water heater. Low monthly fees. Hanover High School District. VIRTUAL TOUR Only $149,000.

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One-owner home! Over 2,300 sq. ft., awesome kitchen renovation w/ Granite countertops & beautiful cabinets, huge Family room w/ gas fp, formal living & dining room w/ wd flrs, 4 BR’s including a vaulted master w/ a deluxe bath, walk-up attic for storage, screen porch, deck w/ hot tub, vinyl siding & windows, fenced back yard, and irrigation. THIS HOME HAS VIRTUAL TOUR IT ALL! 294,950.

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June 8, 2011