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Hesse and Catanese to lead Atlee High School graduates

1-0 = L-DHS state champs

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com tlee High School valedictorian Richard “Andy” Hesse plans to apply his interest in international business and foreign language, with a goal of attending the University of Hong Kong.

He leaves high school with a grade point average of 4.655.

The class of 2011’s salutatorian is Andrew Catanese,

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who graduates with a 4.608 GPA. Andy, the son of Rich and Charlotte Hesse of Mechanicsville, plans to study international business as a finance major. In addition to the University of Hong Kong, he plans to attend the University of South Carolina Honors College.

He serves as president

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RICHARD ‘ANDY’ HESSE

of the Student Council Association, president of the National Honor Society, treasurer of the Class Council and vice president of the German Club. He is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, National German Honor Society, Math Team, Show Choir (Illusion) and Raider Players.

In the community, Andy is involved with Young Life.

His years at Atlee, he said, have “allowed me to explore various topics and discover my love of foreign language.”

The son of Michael and Anna Catanese of Mechanicsville, Andrew serves as president of the National Art Honor Society and president of the Art

ANDREW CATANESE

Guild at AHS. He is a member of the National Spanish Honor Society, SODA (Student Organization for

Developing Attitudes) and National Beta Club.

Andrew participates in the Richmond Road Runners Club (RRRC).

After graduation, he plans to attend Washington University in St. Louis, where he will study studio art.

At Atlee, he said, “I tried to choose classes that see ATLEE, pg. 4 `

Lee-Davis High School’s softball team captured the Virginia High School League Group AAA state title on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Battlefield of Haymarket in Chantilly. For more on the tournament, turn to Sports on page 38.

Crossen-Powell to lead county Social Services Pageant entries, vendor Hanover County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. has announced the appointment of Sheila Crossen-Powell to the position of director of Social Services, effective June 1.

Crossen-Powell has been acting director since January.

She has been with the department since 2001 as assistant director. As assistant director, she was CROSSEN-POWELL responsible for managing the “internal” functions of Hanover Social Services, including Child Welfare,

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By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

Applications are still being accepted for the Little Miss and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato Pageant and for vendor spaces.

The pageant is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Lynn Watson is the director.

Participants will dress in their “Sunday best” and compete for the crown of Little Miss and Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato. No pageant dresses or makeup are permitted.

Winners in each age group — Little see APPLICATIONS, pg. 8 `

see CROSSEN-POWELL, pg. 4 `

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Emergency communications chief retires after 35 years Philip M. Heins has been helping people being haunted,” he recalled, with a chuckle. since he was 14 years old and volunteer- “On some of those quiet midnight shifts, ing at the Hanover Courthouse Volunteer you sometimes got the impression someone Fire Department. He has spent his adult was upstairs. You would hear books moving life with Hanover County Emergency around on the shelves upstairs and sometimes Communications, rising from dispatcher to you would hear footsteps on the stairs. If you director, the position he has held since 1983. were there by yourself, you might get a little leery.”

Now, nine Back in months after those days, the helping to open emergency call a new 911 call center was part center and of the Sheriff ’s state-of-the-art Office. One day digital comin 1983, thenmu n i c at i ons Sheriff Harold system, he is E. Bradley retiring after 35 came over and years with the asked Heins to department. walk with him “It’s time to across the parkturn the reins PHILIP M. HEINS ing lot. over to someone “He appointed else,” he said. “I’m still young enough to do something else. I me director at that point,” Heins said. In 1986, think right now I just want to sit back for a supervision of the department was transferred to County Administration. couple of months and rest.”

He deserves it. The new Motorola 700/800 The department has moved a couple of megahertz digital system alone was a five-year times since then. From 1995 until last sumproject that started after it was approved in the mer, when it moved into the new 911 call 2005 Bond Referendum – and that five years center, the department was located in the doesn’t include all of the pre-planning that Vaughan-Bradley Law Enforcement Building. enabled Hanover voters to know what their The director now supervises 56 full-time tax dollars would be financing. people and 10 part-time positions.

It’s actually the second new emergency Under Heins’ leadership the department communications system that Heins has been has been recognized by accrediting agencies responsible for operating. He also was the direc- as among the best. tor when the county bought and installed the Last year, the department was accredited previous public safety radio system in 1990. by the International Academies of Emergency “People are amazed that I’ve been around Dispatch (IAED) as an Emergency Fire for putting in two new radio systems,” Heins Dispatch Center of Excellence. That made said. “But it actually helped me a lot. I learned Hanover the 14th Emergency Dispatch Center so much from the first time, that the second in the world to be awarded this accreditation. time was easier.”

In 2008, the department became the 123rd When he started as a dispatcher in 1976, agency in the world to be accredited as an the department was located in the basement Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) Center of the Hanover branch of the Pamunkey of Excellence by the IAED. Regional Library. The department had only Heins also has been a leader individunine full-time employees. Things were quieter ally in his profession. In 2010, he was named then – sometimes too quiet, in fact. see HEINS, pg. 4 ` “There was a lot of talk about that building

5 NEIGHBORS Community pulls together to help victims of last week’s fire.

9 COMMUNITY World War II veterans take center stage with special trip to D.C.

42 SPORTS Challengers find triumph at Atlee.

ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ..........10-12 Celebrations ........... 29 Calendar ................. 32 TV grids..............34-36

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Suspect was found in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Lincoln Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Atlee Rd.

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Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Patrick Henry Rd.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Atlee Rd.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Cudlipp Ave.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Lewistown Rd.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Beaver Dam Rd. Person was fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Elletts Crossing Rd.

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Communications Center Leader of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO).

He is a past president of both APCO and the Virginia Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and has remained very active in both organizations. He currently serves on the Virginia APCO Board of Directors, the State Interoperability Radio System Board, co-chairs the Region 1 RPAC-I Committee, and is a gubernatorial appointee to the Virginia 911 Wireless Board.

Last month, the Virginia Chapter of APCO presented Heins with the Melinda Bramley Lifetime Achievement Award.”

He received a standing ovation as he received the award.

On May 25, the Board of Supervisors recognized and thanked Heins for his service to the county. The resolution noted that Heins “has always been willing to share his skills,

abilities and knowledge with coworkers, user agencies and local area jurisdictions to ensure the public safety emergency communications profession was recognized as an essential part of the public safety community and that it operated at a very high and proficient level.”

In future years, the department will present a new award – the Philip M. Heins Dedication to Duty Award – to those officers who receive the most recognition cards from their peers during the previous year.

Heins’ photo also will be displayed in the new 911 call center with his motto: “My number one priority is and always will be customer service.”

At a retirement reception held in his honor on May 25, Heins was recognized by many officials, including County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., Assistant County Administrator Jim Taylor, Sheriff David R. Hines, Fire/ EMS Chief Fred Crosby and Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman.

Representatives from the

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Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services and Benefit Eligibility. She has been active in the development of part of the county’s Human Services Strategic Plan.

Crossen-Powell came to Hanover Social Services from the City of Richmond, where she was acting manager of Child and Family Services. She also was instrumental in the creation of the city’s “second responder” program, in which social workers are stationed in police precincts so that they can more quickly respond to situations involving domestic abuse.

“I’m very excited about Sheila CrossenPowell becoming the department’s director,” Harris said. “She not only has great experience but has a tremendous passion

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were interesting and challenging. The IB (International

Virginia Chapter of APCO also honored him, along with members of his staff.

All talked about how he was always an unselfish and helpful “team player” with other departments and a mentor to his own staff.

“Phil has been the ultimate professional in leading our emergency communications operations, everything from his statewide leadership to the multiple successes with the two new radio systems we’ve implemented,” Harris said. “His demand that customer service be first and foremost just exemplifies the kind of employee leadership that we encourage here in Hanover County. We will miss him a great deal.”

“Phil Heins has put his heart and soul into Hanover County Emergency Communications for the last 35 years,” Taylor said. “He has helped us to build a state-of-the-art radio system, a dedicated and modern facility, and a highly professional team of officers. Most people do not realize how technically complex this business is, and

for delivering quality services to the residents of Hanover County.”

“I’m really excited about this opportunity to serve,” Crossen-Powell said. “We face some challenges. We don’t know what the impacts of health care reform will have on us. Our food stamp participation has risen from about 40 percent to 90 percent in the last couple of years. Almost every month we are seeing new clients that we’ve never seen before. But the fun thing is the opening of our Bell Creek offices in June. This will be a great convenience for citizens who live in the eastern part of the county.”

In mid-June, the county is expected to open Social Services and Community Services offices in Bell Creek. Those using Social Services benefits programs (such as Medicaid, Temporary Assistance of Needy Families and food stamps) will be able to

Baccalaureate) program offered the opportunity to pursue classes I enjoyed.”

“Having subjects I enjoyed helped me to work hard,” he

it has been amazing to see Phil bring all of the pieces together.

We will miss Phil’s knowledge and experience, but mostly we’ll miss his personal attributes.

Phil has a heart of gold, he’s a consummate professional, and he has dedicated his life to making Hanover County a safer community.”

A life-long resident of Hanover County, Heins is a life member of the Courthouse Volunteer Fire Company, where his public service began back in 1969.

He served as both president and chief at Station #5 over his three decades of service and received the Firefighter of the Year and Fire Department Distinguished Service awards.

“I’m going to miss a lot of it,” Heins saids. “I’ll miss the challenges. I’ll miss the people. I won’t miss the headaches.”

“I just hope I’m leaving it a little bit better than when I found it,” he said.

There’s no doubt about that.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Crossen-Powell and her husband Dwight have lived in Hanover County for 26 years and have six rescue animals.

She received her doctorate in counseling from William & Mary, her master’s in administration of justice from Virginia Commonwealth University and her undergraduate degree in history from William & Mary.

She is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor, a member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and has been a U.S. Senate Productivity and Quality Award (SPQA) examiner.

She replaces Donna T. Douglas, who was appointed by Gov. Bob McDonnell as deputy commissioner for the Virginia Department of Social Services earlier this year.

added.

Looking ahead, Andrew said, “I hope to study art and continue my studies in a graduate program.”

Art isn’t his only interest as he prepares for higher education. “I will also run track and cross country at Washington University.”

Highlander Place fire accidental GO GREEN Fire/EMS oďŹƒcials: teamwork was the key in battling last week’s blaze

By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com The fire that destroyed one home and heavily damaged another in the Traveller’s Run Subdivision of Mechanicsville on Monday, June 6, has been ruled accidental, according to Battalion Chief Fire Marshall Chris Slemp. “The fire started in the garage,� Slemp said on Friday. “It most likely started in a Ford F-150 pickup truck that was being worked on. I don’t have a specific cause, and when I do the paperwork, the cause will be listed as undetermined.�

The smoke from the fire was visible from downtown Richmond, and the manner in which firefighters battled the blaze was a good example of how teamwork can make the difference.

Last Wednesday at Hanover Station 5, Chief of Fire and EMS Fred Crosby, Chief of Operations Robert Phipps and Battalion Commander William Jones talked about the fire. “We had a lot of things go right in fighting that fire,� Crosby said. “To begin with, only eight minutes elapsed from the time we were dispatched until we started pumping water on the fire. If you add in the three minutes it took from the time the original 911 call came until we were dispatched, it took us only 11 minutes to start pumping water.�

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the fire started and the house is considered a total loss. The fire also damaged the house next door at 7336 Highlander Place and also did minor damage to 7344 Highlander Place. “When we arrived, the first thing we did was make sure everyone was out of the houses,� Phipps added. “When we have two structures involved, we then determine

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Accolades continue for retiring schools chief On Saturday, Stewart D. Roberson will perform one of the most rewarding responsibilities as superintendent of Hanover County Public School when he bestows diplomas upon members of the class of 2011.

The impact he has had on our school district will be examined in-depth in our June 29 edition, which will include a special supplement dedicated to him.

As he prepares to retire (at least as HCPS superintendent), he continues to receive honors, including — and this is very significant — the Stewart D. Roberson Scholarship, which has been established by the Hanover Education Foundation.

The scholarship will be managed by the HEF. What is particularly noteworthy about the scholarship is the fact that 100 percent of all proceeds will benefit those who teach, lead and care for our county’s school children. Yes, you read right: It is a scholarship designed for Hanover County.

The Education Foundation’s goal is to continue with Roberson’s goal of training and professional development needs.

If you would like to donate, checks may be made payable to Hanover Education Foundation and mailed to Hanover County Public Schools, c/o Hanover Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1297, Ashland VA 23005.

A dinner to celebrate the scholarship was held Thursday evening at Randolph-Macon College. Hundreds turned out to wish Roberson well and support this new educational investment.

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☞ Congratulations to the 2011 graduates of Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools. Commencement exercises are scheduled for Saturday at the Siegel Center at VCU at the following times: 8:30 a.m.

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Congratulations to not only Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, In a moment of reflection, after some fun prom picture but to the Hanover School Board, for her appointment as taking, I was reminiscing about June 2006. I just finished Hanover’s new school superintendent. photos for the eighth grade dance, my son Kyle and friends Clearly, based on her accomplishments and passion for were off to dinner, and we “uncool” parents were allowed the children, the best choice was made! It is sad that the letsee LETTERS, pg. 8 ` ter written by Grayson Jennings (June 1, 2011) exemplifies the mindset of many set-in-their-ways individuals.

Here a woman of great experience and background is slighted and deemed unqualified, not due to lack of credentials, but because she chooses to not live in the past.

The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of It is possible to accept historic fact as actions unchangeinterest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your able, however, to make that past a theme for the present is address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to shallow thinking. What of the doctors, policemen, firemen edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be and others that also did not attend? Are they also unqualipublished. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers fied? and not The Mechanicsville Local.

If Mr. Jennings would like to dwell in the past, I suggest reading the Bible to gain some enlightenment.

Send letters to: Just in case, I’m sure Dr. Wilson will provide her birth The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, certificate if asked.

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MPO tells supervisors future transportation plan

By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Specific projects were not addressed, but a presentation from the Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) on Regional Transportation Priority Projects to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors did deal with a Long Range Transportation Plan for 2035.

Starting in July and for the remainder of 2011, the MPO will identify projects that would fall under its direction. Once projects are identified, from January through May 2012, approval of financing for projects will be secured. Approved projects also will be reviewed to make sure they meet air quality and environmental standards.

From June to August 2012, the MPO adopts the approved projects.

The board was urged to move quickly to define projects they would like to get on the list.

The board also heard a brief report from Bob Crum, execu-

tive director of the Richmond Regional Planning District, discussing a survey concerning what citizens in and around Richmond thought about various topics.

“We had 85 meeting and talked with over 3,500 people,” Crum said. “You are going to be very pleased with what Hanover County residents had to say. Hanover County scored extremely high on all of the quality of life questions on the survey.”

The board delayed a vote on a proposed 3 percent increase for fiscal 2012 cash proffers.

Currently, the cash proffer in the county is $19,503; the

proposed rate would raise the proffer to $20,088.

The board will reconsider the proposal at its June 22 meeting.

A cash proffer is a fee paid by developers to offset the impact of new residents on infrastructure, such as schools, roads and parks.

Acting planning director David Maloney said the county has yet to receive the updated persons per household figure based on 2010 census figures, so county staff calculated the new proffer based on the most recent Consumer Price Index

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million dollars to raise my kids anywhere else!

Continued from pg. 6 b Danette Fulk to eat food at the restaurant Mechanicsville next door. I had the opportunity to meet Stewart Roberson that evening.

I went home that night “flying high” because life was so good!

This submission is in We had been living in response to the letter submitted Hanover for two years, my kids by Jennifer Tyree in last week’s were settled, happy and my old- Local chastising Hanover High est was heading to Atlee High School baseball head coach School. He had a great group Charlie Dragum. of friends and his future was First, I would like to tremendously bright! make a general commentary.

I have lived in many places. Somewhere along the way, perMy kids have attended school sonal accountability vanished in New Jersey, Illinois and now from our national conscience.

Mechanicsville, Va. When something does not We could not have chosen a go exactly as we planned, we better place to finishing raising are quick to blame the person our children! beside us or the person inI am so grateful for the won- charge instead of finding the derful people and especially the nearest mirror to take a long, wonderful schools! hard look at ourselves.

Kyle graduated last year and Additionally, we seem to Shannon graduates this year. have lost our stomach for the They are attending college and truth.

Emily will be in eightth grade Instead of striving for veracnext year. ity, our rhetoric and attitude is Thanks to people like concerned with the most politiStewart Roberson and all the cal correct solution, and what is educators in Hanover, our kids most “fair.” have a great foundation and What kind of message does great hope for their future. it send to our young men and He dedicated many years to women when we are always the education of your children. shifting blame and seeking to Please don’t forget to thank reward subpar performance? him.

I have known Coach Back to today! Life is still Dragum for more than 10 years, soooo good! since he came to Atlee High Congratulations to all the School during my junior year graduates in Hanover County. for his first head coaching posiA few more tears, great laughs tion. and many moments of joy as In my two years playing we send off another group of for him, I learned the rewards seniors! Go forth and make new of hard work, the invaluable memories! nature of personal accountabilThank you, Dr. Roberson; ity, and the necessity of respectthank you, Hanover. ing my superiors.

P.S. You couldn’t pay me a After my high school playing

days were over, Coach Dragum did everything in his power to help me play at the collegiate level.

Because of his tireless efforts, I had the opportunity to play college baseball at William & Mary, which became one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

However, I never would have had that opportunity, or been adequately prepared to take advantage of it, had it not been for Coach Dragum.

Ever since I left his program, Coach Dragum has been a constant part of my life: calling to see how I was doing in school, checking on how my family is doing, asking me to come back and work with the kids, and inviting me to come see his teams play in district, regional and state games.

Contrary to Jennifer’s assertion, former players are not only important to Coach Dragum, they are essential to the success of his “program.”

I would bet that Coach Dragum could not tell you how many wins or losses he has in his coaching career.

His program is not defined by wins and losses, but by shaping his players into young men prepared to take the next step in their lives.

He is a man of integrity who runs his program fairly and with the primary goal of getting the most out of each young man that he coaches.

Coach Dragum is more proud to hear of former players getting their degree, getting married, or having a child of their own than he would ever be about the number of wins those players contributed.

High school sports serve an important function in the lives

the stage at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.

Continued from pg. 1 b Entry fee for the pageant is Miss, 3 and 4, and Tiny Miss, $50 and is limited to Hanover 5 to 7 — will be announced at County residents. Pageant appli11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, on cations can be found at www.

hanovertomatofestival.com.

The Hanover Tomato Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

According to Marcy Durrer, recreational program director

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of our young men and women.

Ideally, they should be microcosms of the real world that teach them hard work, accountability, and respect.

Within that scheme, high school coaches are just an extension of the classroom, teachers on the playing field that mold teenagers into young men and women ready to take the next step in their life.

In my life, there was no better coach and teacher than Charlie Dragum.

The students, parents, faculty and administration at Hanover High School are lucky to have him.

Seth Saunders, J.D., M.B.A. Mount Pleasant, S.C.

Responding to coach letter In response to Jennifer Tyree’s entry: The statements made by Mrs. Tyree could not be further from the truth about Coach Charlie Dragum and the Hanover High School baseball program.

I played for Coach Dragum the first two years Hanover High School was opened and several years prior to that.

He is responsible for one of the most successful, respected and professionally run high school baseball programs in the state of Virginia.

I think I speak for a large majority of the Hanover High School alumni, who have had the pleasure to play for and get to know Coach Dragum, when I say that he has made a positive impact on many young people’s lives throughout his teaching and coaching career.

With all due respect to Mrs. see LETTERS, pg. 13 `

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Honor Flight: WWII memorial a beautiful sight pril 30 was described as being a beautiful day for veterans to see the World War II memorial.

Fifty-nine WWII veterans departed from VFW Post 9808 in Mechanicsville on a long-awaited trip to see a memorial dedicated to them.

They were treated to a continental breakfast and socializing with their peers.

Patriotic music was played by the Fort Lee Brass Quintet.

The colors were posted by the Fort Lee Color Guard.

Military protocol was followed for this journey back in time.

Many Girl Scout Troops from Mechanicsville led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Paul Galanti, the commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services, spoke warmly of “The Greatest Generation.�

The veterans and guardians were loaded onto two buses, while the band played and family, friends and the community waved flags and posters.

The veterans were surprised by the attention they received.

It was nice to see some of the Mechanicsville community out along Bell Creek Road waving their flags and showing their support.

The first stop of the day was at Arlington Cemetery to see the changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Two wreaths were also dedicated that day.

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The main reason for the trip was the next stop. The WWII Memorial was beautiful, educational and a longawaited symbol to those in WWII. U.S. Rep. Wittman, Va.-1, met the group and thanked them for their service.

Honor Flight founder Earl Morse also was at the memorial and gave a rousing speech honoring these heroes.

The final stop for the day was the Marine Museum at Quantico.

The veterans and guardians were greeted by Marines, the Blue Star families and Marine JROTC units.

They were able to tour the museum and had dinner in the mess hall.

The trip back to Mechanicsville was quiet in reflection of the day and time gone by.

This trip would not be possible without the support of the community. Many gave monetary donations and of their time.

Mechanicsville Girl Scouts and the Atlee Key Club were instrumental in getting everyone breakfast and honor.

A special thank you to Trust Care, for donating 20 wheelchairs, at the last minute for use on a long day.

Another trip is being planned for Oct. 22. WWII veterans or guardians who are interested in participating can contact Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia at 877-424-8387 or online at www.hhonorflightHTVA. org.

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Honor Flight sponsored a very special trip to Washington, D.C., for a group of World War II veterans. Another trip is being planned for October.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals W. Wayne Atwood, 71, of the Virginia State Police, where Sandra Elaine Barkley, College of Virginia. He is Bumpass, formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away at his beloved home on the lake June 8, 2011. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Wayne Atwood; mother, Velma Mundy Atwood; and brother, Claud Daniel Atwood. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna Day Atwood; daughter, Renee Atwood Swymer; grandsons, Michael Anthony Swymer and Nicholas Ryan Swymer; father; Almer Seden Atwood Sr.; brothers, Almer Seden “Buddy” Atwood Jr. and his wife, Susie, and John Ronald Atwood and his wife, Marsha; sister, Mary Atwood Logan; sister- in-law, Sherry Atwood; also many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Mr. Atwood was an Air Force veteran, a member of the Day Lodge #58 of Louisa, Va., and he was formerly a trooper with

he was a past president of the VSP Alumni. He retired from Virginia Power as the director of Nuclear Security and from the Louisa County Sheriff ’s Dept. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. and will be dearly missed by his grandsons and all who knew and loved him. The family received friends Friday, June 10, 2011 with a Masonic service at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service was held Saturday, June 11, 2011.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service.

Graveside services were held Saturday, June 11, 2011 in City Park Cemetery in Portsmouth, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Louisa County Emergency Services, P.O. 160 Louisa, Va. 23093.

survived by his mother, Mary Byrd, Milford, Va.; two sons, Joseph “Nicky” Byrd of San Diego, Calif., and Corey Fogg of Henrico, Va.; one daughter, Shirelle Harris of Glen Allen, Va.; five sisters, Barbara Oneal of Champlain, Va., Joanne Johnson of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Lelia Fortune of Bowling Green, Va., Donna and Lydia Byrd, both of Ruther Glen, Va.; two brothers, Maynard Byrd of Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Bennie Byrd of Fredericksburg, Va. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 11, 2011, at St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Central Point, Va. Minister Rev. Daniel Goodall officiated and Rev. William Gibson, was eulogist. Graveside services were held in the Donald McKee Byrd, 61, church cemetery. There will be no viewing. Arrangements of Ruther Glen, passed away are being handled by Cedell on June 6, 2011, at Medical Brooks Funeral Home, Port Royal, Va. Online guestbook at brooksfuneralhome.com.

“Sandy”, departed this life peacefully at her residence May 24, 2011. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl Robinson. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Chiffona Sarah Tyler; four grandchildren, DeVante, Tianshae, Tay Ajah and Ameem Tyler; her mother, Joanne (William) Green; three sisters, Ann, Leatha and Grenda; three brothers, Ricky, Anthony and Ray; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rest with Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimneys Ct., Ashland, Va., where a memorial service was held Saturday, June 11, 2011. No public viewing. www. owensfuneralservices.com.

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years, a member of Acca Temple, Past Captain of Arab PaContinued from pg. 10 b trol, a member of Richmond East Moose Club, Glen Allen of Bennett Funeral Home, Shrine Club and Past Patron 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where of Fellowship Eastern Star, services were held Saturday, Portsmouth, Va. He retired June 11, 2011. Graveside as a divisional manager with services were held at Signal Liggett & Meyers Tobacco Co. Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of The family received friends flowers, memorial contribuon Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at tions may be made to the the Mechanicsville Chapel of American Cancer Society. the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A Clarence Eugene Foltz, funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 81, of Mechanicsville, passed at Christ Lutheran Church. away on Monday, June 6, Graveside services were held 2011. He was preceded in in Sugar Grove Cemetery, death by his wife of 56 years, Josephine Mitchell Foltz; and Sugar Grove, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be his parents, James Irvin and made to the Shriners Hospital Mary Cole Foltz of Shenanfor Children, c/o ACCA doah, Va. He is survived by Temple or to Christ Lutheran his daughter, Sarah Foltz Vaughan and husband, David, Church Youth Group, 7809 Woodman Road, Richmond, of Manakin-Sabot, Va.; son, Va. 23228.

Ernest Wayne Foltz and wife, Jan, of Mechanicsville; grandchildren, Julie LanRuth Smith Gilmer, of des and husband, Chet, of Louisa, passed away on June Harrisonburg, Jillian Dankel 4, 2011 at age 89. She was and Chad Moyers Foltz of born on the mission station Mechanicsville; sister, Wanda F. Layton of Willington, Del.; and sisters-in-law, Norene M. Lambert and Betty M. McGahey of Harrisonburg, Va. Mr. Foltz was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Metropolitan Lodge, #11 AF&AM, was a Mason for more than 50

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John B. Gilmer; son, John B. Gilmer Jr. and his wife, Cindy Lucille Luck, 101, of MeM. Gilmer, of Forty Fort, chanicsville, went to be with Pa.; daughters, Patsy Gilmer the Lord on June 8, 2011. She Crawley and Susan Gilmer was the widow of William L. West and her husband, Larry “Lem” Luck and a life memWest, of Chesterfield County; ber of Salem Presbyterian and son, Charles Russell Church. She is survived by Gilmer and his wife, Mirian her niece, Laura S. Newcomb; Gilmer, also of Chesterfield nephew, Beverly L. Stevens; County. Mrs. Gilmer has six great- nephews, Wade, Jimmy grandchildren. Ginny Grey Lee (Paige), Clay (Becky) lives with her husband, Lt. Robbie (Cindy) Newcomb; Steven Grey, USN, in Salinas, great-niece, Gayle Stevens California. James A. Crawley, Todd; great-great-nieces, Melissa R. West, Michael P. Michelle Newcomb Truitt, West, Patrick G. Crawley and Sara Beth Newcomb, Kayla Stephen G. West, are all resiTodd and Macie Newcomb; dents of Chesterfield County. great-great-nephews, J.R. Mirian’s children, Mesthy and Newcomb and Drew NewJayson, also look to Ruth as comb; great-great-great-niece, their grandmother. Also sur- Alexis Truitt; great-greatviving is her brother, Russell great-nephew, Stephen Truitt; M. Smith of Alexandria, and and a host of other family and his sons, Rusty, Theron and friends, including Perry, Billy Jay, and their families. Lynn and Randy Beasley. The famGilmer Guilford of Louisa ily received friends on Friday, is a surviving sister-in-law.

June 10, 2011 at the MechanHer daughter, Lynn, lives in icsville Chapel of Bennett Ashland; and sons, Billy and Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-DaMike, also live in Louisa. Her vis Rd., where services were

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held Saturday, June 11, 2011.

Graveside services were held at Walnut Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 35, Studley, Va. 23162. The family would like to thank Henrico Health Care for the excellent care of Mrs. Luck.

Valerie Orzeck and husband, Joe, Cynthia Levesque and husband, Louis, and Robert and wife, Sheryl; grandchildren, Emily Mignano, Melissa and Michael Orzeck, Matthew Levesque, Amy and Allison Mayo. Sharon will be fondly missed by her Bridge buddies and members of First United Methodist Church in Pasadena, Calif. Graveside George Temple Martin, services will be held at 11 a.m.

89, of Mechanicsville, went to Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Richbe with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was the son mond. Reception to follow. of the late Leonard and Letha In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite Mathews Martin and was preceded in death by his wife, military veterans support organization. Arrangements Mary H. Martin. Mr. Martin was a longtime Mechanicsville by Monaghan Funeral Home, farmer and a lifetime member Mechanicsville. of Gethsemane Church of Christ. He is survived by Walter W. Neagle Sr., his sisters, Pearl Martin and “Billy”, 75, of Glen Allen, Emma Heath; sister-in-law, passed away peacefully TuesMildred Martin; and a numday, June 7, 2011 at his home ber of nieces and nephews, with his family by his side afgreat-nieces and great-neph- ter a brief illness. He founded ews and great- great-nieces Neagle’s Auto Service in 1961 and great- great-nephews. and was a member of A. A. The family received friends C. A. He was preceded in on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at death by his beloved wife and the Mechanicsville Chapel of partner in life for 50 years, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Dorothy Newsome Neagle.

Lee-Davis Rd., where funeral He is survived by his five services will be held Wednes- children, Walter W. Neagle Jr., day, June 15, 2011 at 11 a.m.

Charles A. “Andy” Neagle and Graveside services will be his wife, Tina, Joseph “Joe” held at Gethsemane Church M. Neagle, Joan George-Sipe of Christ Cemetery. In lieu of and her husband, Kenny and flowers, memorial contribuMarvin E. “Eddie” Neagle and tions may be made to East his wife, Robbie; 13 grandHanover Volunteer Rescue children, eight great-grandSquad, P.O. Box 454 Mechan- children, his two brothers, icsville, Va. 23111.

George L. Neagle and his wife, Maxine and Joseph O. Neagle and his wife, Madeline; two Sharon Smith Mayo, sisters, Rosemary Lowry and formerly of Richmond, Linda McGhee; a brother-inpassed away June 4, 2011. law, Donald A. Newsome; a Born on Nov. 4, 1932, in special friend, Beverly Darnell Carrboro, North Carolina, and numerous nieces and she was predeceased by her nephews. The family received parents, Floyd and Texanna; friends Thursday, June 9, and brother, F.A. Smith. She graduated from John Marshall 2011 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. A Mass High in 1950. On June 21, of Christian Burial was held 1952, she was married to Friday, June 10, 2011 at Our her husband, Dailey. She is survived by her husband of see OBITUARIES, pg. 30 ` 58 years, Dailey; children,

LETTERS Continued from pg. 8 b

Tyree, High School baseball is not the same as “Little League teams, All Star teams, AAU teams, Showcase and in the wooden bat league.”

Having played all of these sanctions along with high school and college baseball, I have been fortunate enough to play for many coaches (good and bad).

Coach Charlie Dragum is head over heels the most professional and caring baseball coach I have ever had the pleasure to play under.

Coach Charlie Dragum and the Hanover High School baseball program will continue to succeed, and will remain one of the most successful and well respected programs in the state of Virginia despite Mrs. Tyree’s false accusations.

Now would be a good time for the Hawk Family to pull together and support Coach Dragum.

Kevin Davis Hanover

Criticism unwarranted Grayson Jennings’ letter regarding the new superintendent, Dr. Jamelle Wilson, is filled with unwarranted criticism.

Mr. Jennings’ criticism of Dr. Wilson, even before she serves a single day as superintendent, is nothing more than a personal vendetta.

His outrage over her hiring is not based on her educational, experiential or leadership credentials. Rather, it is based on an experience that his organization had with her six years ago.

Since the outcome of that experience was not in his favor, Mr. Jennings’ criticism is nothing more than an attempt to settle a personal score.

Dr. Wilson served on an advisory panel that listened to his organization pitch an idea for an event to be held on public land. (Yes, the people do own that land, Mr. Jennings, but we, the people, also acknowl-

edge the legal authority of local government to make decisions regarding its use.)

He suggests that Dr. Wilson, single-handedly, denied his group’s wish to use the name “Dixie Days” for the event.

Logic and facts dismiss his claims. First, advisory panels are what the name states: a group of people who provide advice.

Dr. Wilson may have been in opposition to Mr. Jennings’ proposals, but, in the end, she was only one person on a panel.

The advisory panel could have voted to side with Mr. Jennings, but the panel rejected his ideas.

Furthermore, advisory panels only provide advice to a group that has the authority to render a final decision.

This group of decision-makers ultimately voted against Mr. Jennings’ requests.

These events occurred six years ago. Mr. Jennings is basing his criticism of Dr. Wilson’s hiring exclusively on this single see LETTERS, pg. 15 `

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By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com A promise made years ago became a reality Friday evening with the ribbon cutting to officially open the state-of-the-art Black Creek Fire Station.

“I want to publicly thank Hanover County Administrator Rhu Harris for making tonight possible,” said Elton Wade, Board of Supervisors representative for the Cold Harbor District the new station serves.

“For years, a lot of people thought we didn’t need a fire station in this district. When Rhu Harris became county administrator, he came to me and promised that someday the county would build us a firehouse. Tonight is the culmination of work by him and many, many others.”

Harris complimented the community for the way it protects itself. “The folks in Black

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ment responded, they had no trouble getting to the scene.

“Soon after we arrived and started pumping water, a crowd started to gather,” Crosby said.

“By the time our second units arrived, there were cars parked on both sides of the street, and they had trouble getting in. We had to get police to find the car owners and move them so our equipment could get to the fire, and then we had to have help finding hydrants to hook up to.”

Once all of the emergency equipment was in place, fighting the fire became a matter of execution.

“We had 25 firefighters on the scene and they all did their jobs extremely well,” Jones added. “We have a crew that comes to take care of the firefighters and their needs when

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Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department members cut the ribbon on Friday at their new station.

Creek have pulled together for such a long time,” he said.

“Neighbors pulled together as a community to support and protect each other with a volunteer fire system. The county is so proud we can provide them a station that will allow them to continue that tradition far into the future.”

The old station was built in 1968.

“We’ve needed a new fire station for at least 15 years,” said Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department Chief Lee Metz.”

We waited a long time, and as we got more and bigger equipwe are at a fire. They provide food, water and aid for the firefighters. At this fire, the neighbors even brought water and ice to the scene. We only had one firefighter who had to be treated for heat. He was treated at the scene and actually returned to fight the fire.”

Two other things that went right involved smoke detectors and the quick actions of a neighbor.

“Both homes that had fire damage had working fire detectors,” Phipps added.

“The house at 7344 Highlander Place suffered some minor damage in that a few of the vinyl siding tiles started to melt,” Slemp said. “The homeowner [Dan McGinnis] got a garden hose and started spraying his house and did a good job preventing more serious damage to it.”

The Traveller’s Run Home Owners Association has started

ment, the need became more pressing.”

One of the problems the Black Creek faces almost every time the fire department answers a call is access to water.

“We’re in a very rural area here, and there aren’t a lot of hydrants we can hook up to for water,” Metz said. “We have a 2009 engine that carries 750 gallons of water and a 2003 tanker that carries 3,000 gallons. That’s enough water to put out most small fires. If we get a big one, we have to have help, and we’ll probably be there all night long.”

Metz has been a member of the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years. As chief, he said he’s at the station every night.

Members of the Black Creek VFD welcomed guests, including firemen and EMS personnel from other county stations.

“We’re so pleased to see this station open,” Hanover Fire/ EMS Battalion Chief Willie Jones said. “The people in this area have waited so long for this station. Their old station was outdated and just didn’t meet their needs. Hopefully, this new station will serve them for a long time.”

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This was the scene on Tuesday, June 7, following a Monday night fire at 7340 Highlander Place in the Traveller’s Run subdvision of Mechanicsville.

a program to help the families. Jim Hurtubise, association president, is heading up the effort and suggests gift cards, in any denomination, be donated.

The cards will be given to the families, allowing them to start

purchasing necessities they need. Gift cards and donations can be sent to: The Sharps and Jeters, c/o Jim Hurtubise, Traveller’s Run Home Owners Association, P.O. Box 1174, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

LETTERS Continued from pg. 13 b

experience. His outrage sounds more like a personal vendetta than a rational review of her credentials.

Mr. Jennings is not satisfied with being critical of the new superintended. He uses her hiring to take a simplistic swipe at all “so-called educators.”

In error, he claims that teachers “pick and choose which history they want to teach,” so long as it agrees with their personal beliefs. It appears that he has chosen to not pay attention to the history of public education in Virginia.

In 1997, Virginia began to implement its Standards of Learning (SOLs). These stan-

dards lay out in precise detail what students should be taught in math, language arts, science and social studies.

As a result, teachers no longer “pick and choose” what to teach, the state has already mandated to them what to teach.

These standards were created by boards of teachers, administrators, parents, business groups and community leaders.

In other words, every stakeholder, including Mr. Jennings’ organization, can be involved in the creation and continuing evolution of the SOLs. It is quite simple to educate yourself on what is being taught to Virginia’s public school students concerning the Civil War: Visit the Virginia Department of Education website and access

the social studies standards.

If, after reading, you are not satisfied with the content of the curriculum as it pertains to As the 2010-2011 school the American Civil War, your year comes to a close, I wish to criticisms and accusations of recognize a great teacher and “political correctness” are most constructive if they are directed friend to his students, Kerry to the state. see LETTERS, pg. 17 ` Claiming that teachers “pick and choose” what history to teach is simply a false, misleading statement.

Criticisms of public officials have more credence after the official creates a record of policy decisions. Until then, Mr. Jennings’ outrage over the hiring of Dr. Wilson is unwarranted and nothing more than petty, personal politics.

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Three local students were honored at the Catholic Daughter of Church of the Redeemer’s annual Scholarship Reception. They are Mallory Kowar, who attends Atlee High School and is still deciding between two college choices; William Castelvecchi. who attends Lee-Davis High School and will attend Virginia Tech; and Mary Kate Herrity, who attends Atlee High School and will attend Virginia Tech in the fall. Scholarship chair Delores Dufour said she wished all entries could have won because so many deserving students had applied. Parents and CDA member enjoyed a reception after the awards ceremony.

Home gardening series to present ‘Landscaping I’ Hanover Master Gardeners will offer “Landscaping I” on Saturday, June 18, as the second topic in its Home Gardening Series.

The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Department of Social Services seminar room at the Human Services Complex at 12304 Washington Highway in Ashland.

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Bischoff.

Unfortunately, Mr. Bischoff is retiring from teaching K-12 this year due to financial cutbacks in the Hanover County school system.

Mr. Bischoff has been Hanover County’s instructor of industrial technology, a trade school class taught at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology.

The man that Mr. Bischoff is makes him a role model for young men and women. He is a man with an exemplary work ethic, and he defines “living up to responsibilities” in all of his endeavors. He cares deeply about the well-being of his students and the community.

It is not just his character, though, that makes him a great teacher. Among his many fine qualities is his unique ability to engage his students and to take teaching to a new level.

Throughout the school year, in his instruction of the machining and welding class

units, he encouraged critical thinking among his students and demonstrated to them the power and importance of the individual as a part of a team in the workplace.

Hanover County has definitely been blessed with awesome teachers such as Mr. Bischoff, but, unfortunately, some times they are taken for granted. This is unfortunate, and I discussed this with my peers.

As the saying goes, “You don’t realize how good something is till it’s gone.”

We hope that someday both students and adults will appreciate teachers while they have them. In the words of Hanover High physics teacher and robotics team mentor, Daniel Bartels, “Why can’t that day be today?”

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We are transitioning from “In God We Trust” to “In Sin We Trust.”

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When we remove God from our social fabric, evil is ushered in — as we are witnessing right before our very eyes!

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Mr. Bischoff, thanks for taking the time to be our teacher.

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Cheeley receives Telecommunicator of Year award Kathy Cheeley of the Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications has been named Telecommunicator of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials).

“I was in a state of complete shock,” Cheeley said. “I’m honored to have won this award and it was wonderful to share

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Cheeley’s nomination was reviewed by an awards committee from among several candidates from across the state and was selected based on her initiative, superior customer service and dedication to the communications profession.

She is the fifth Hanover County communications officer to win APCO’s “Telecommunicator of the Year” award.

Amanda Parrish won the award in 2009, Dawn Drewry in 2002, Anita Howard in 2001 and Jeff Flournoy in 1998.

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APCO is the largest network of public safety officials in the world and has chapters and affiliates in all 50 states plus Australia, Canada, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom. The Virginia Chapter lists more than 16,000 members.

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Kathy Cheeley of the Hanover County Department of Emergency Communications has been named Telecommunicator of the Year by the Virginia Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO).

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Sarah Farrar, social studies, Lee-Davis High School; Jennifer Berg, grade 6 mathematics, Oak Knoll Middle School; Jarrod Peters, mathematics, Patrick Henry High School; Rachel Scheitrum, physics, Patrick Henry High School; and Janea Mines, Standards of Learning (SOL) support coach, Rural Point Elementary School.

Resignations/retirements — Cyndee Blount, principal, South Anna Elementary School; Judith McKinney, senior teacher-CSA case manager, Central Services;

Karen Bedall, special education, Chickahominy Middle School; Jana Burch, gifted and talented, Chickahominy Middle School; Susan Evenson, grade 6 social studies, Chickahominy Middle School; Karen Kusterer, grade 4, Cool Spring Elementary School; Ashley Hinkle, grade 2, Elmont Elementary School; Joseph Henderson, automotive systems C&T, Hanover High School; Carter Lyons, grade 4, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; Kelly Wiltshire, grade 1, Laurel Meadow Elementary School; Kathryn Facemire,

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Crabfest slated Saturday at Ruritan Park James Madison University alumni, friends and family are invited to attend the JMU Alumni Chapter of Richmond’s largest fundraiser, the Richmond Crabfest, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Hanover Cold Harbor Ruritan Park in Mechanicsville.

Cost is $45 per adult; children 13 and under are admitted free of charge.

Registration closes at 5 p.m.

today (Wednesday, July 15). No walk-ups will be permitted.

The menu will include: fresh crabs, shrimp, hot dogs and corn on the cob.

New this year will be transportation, which will be provided by “2 The Bottom and Back.�

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Return trips start after 7 p.m. from the Crabfest back to the locations listed.

Donations are encouraged upon pickup or dropoff.

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Hstorically, County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu�

Harris Jr. said, the county’s proffer policy runs from fiscal year to fiscal year.

The current fiscal year ends June 30.

South Anna District Supervisor John E. Gordon Jr. then amended the motion to defer the vote until the board’s next meeting.

Two Hanover County School Board members with expiring terms were nominated

for reappointment at a public hearing Wednesday night.

John F. Axselle III and Earl J. Hunter Jr. requested the Board of Supervisors grant them four more years to serve as representatives of the Beaverdam and Henry districts, respectively.

Axselle currently serves as School Board chair.

They were the only two candidates nominated during the hearing.

The supervisors will vote on the nominations at their June 22 meeting.

Jeremy Slayton of Media General News Service contributed to this report.

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Henry District Supervisor Charles D. McGhee spoke against increasing the cash proffer based on current information, suggesting that the board wait until all data was available to the county before voting.

McGhee also said he had a philosophical problem with bumping the proffer amount above the $20,000 threshold. In Chesterfield County, the cash proffer is nearly $19,000 per dwelling unit. Henrico County and the City of Richmond do

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Salem Presbyterian wins Louise McComb Award Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Salem Presbyterian Church on Studley Road has been chosen as the first winner of the Louise McComb Award, presented by the Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond.

This award is given to congregations that are creatively meeting vital Christian Education needs of older adults in the church and/or community.

The award includes a check for $1,000 and was given to the church in recognition of the Salem “Sing-A-Long” program.

In July 2009, Pastor Sandi Shaner and director of music Karen Westbrook decided to promote a program that included music and fellowship opportunities for senior adults and those who are available in the mornings.

They decided to invite other small churches in the area, who also are lacking in similar programs, to be involved.

This monthly “Sing-A-Long,” which will celebrate its two-year anniversary this summer, has grown into an exciting ministry of Christian outreach, education and fellowship.

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Julia Grubbs, center, an eighth grader at Oak Knoll Middle School, competed in the USA Gymnastics’ sanctioned Virginia All Star State Championship meet in Stafford on May 22. She took first place overall with a total score of 37.225 in the 14-year-old division. She was a member of the Oak Knoll Middle School Gymnastics’ team sixth through eightth grades and is an active gymnast at All American Gymnastics in Ashland. She is shown with her coaches Becky Swords, left, and Sandra Hemler, right.

Hanover Fire/EMS had to make two rescues on separate days of counselors from Camp Hanover as an overnight on the North Anna River turned into a nightmare.

On Thursday, 18 counselors were dropped off near Route 30 on the North Anna River.

They were supposed to spend the night on the river and then be picked up Friday on the Pamunkey River near U.S. 301.

“Two of the counselors became sick Thursday night and we had to go pick them up,” Hanover Fire and EMS Battalion Chief Willie Jones said. “We had no idea after that we’d be back less than a day later.”

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At right, Roberson greets his mother, Dean Roberson, before the festivities get under way. Mrs. Roberson still lives in the outgoing schools chief’s native Patrick County. More on Dr. Roberson will appear in the June 29 edition of The Local.

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“The publishing process,” she said, “was amazing and I learned a lot.”

A local retiree has launched a new career as a She said a second book has been submitted to children’s author.

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Anne Rawls of Mechanicsville has published The book is also available eLive, which means her first book about a little boy named “Oops.” it can be downloaded onto a computer.

“Oops Plays Ball” is the story of a little boy Rawls’ book is available at the who is full of mischief, energy and Mechanicsville Drug Store and can be adventure. ordered online through Barnes and According to Rawls, her character Noble and Amazon. “never gives up and always does his All profits from her book go to best.” She also said the story “is filled the New Bethesda Baptist Church with heartfelt excitement.”

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“Oops Plays Ball” is written for Rawls, a Mechanicsville resident children ages 4 to 8, but, Rawls added, for more than 50 years, said she loves “younger and older children have Hanover County. In addition to being enjoyed it also.” an avid reader, she has written many When asked how she feels about RAWLS short stories as a hobby. being a new author, Rawls said, She attended the University of “You’re never too old to do what you enjoy doing. This is the most fun I’ve ever had. Mary Washington and is a graduate of the Medical I love it when children and parents tell me how

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ReeseStrong to sponsoring cornhole, music The ReeseStrong Foundation will sponsor Cornhole and Rock ’n’ Roll at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at Marty’s Grill on U.S. 301 in Mechanicsville.

The event, will feature a 64team cornhole tournament and five local bands performing.

“Last year, our cornhole tournament raised a lot of money for ReeseStrong,” Kristin Mudd, one of the organizers, said. “This year, we have added more teams and live music. We are expecting several hundred people to attend throughout the day, and we look forward to making this a yearly event.”

ReeseStrong and Michael Cohan, owner of Riverbound Cafe and Marty’s Grill, are partnering for several events.

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RETIREE Continued from pg. 22 b

Atlee graduate receives Valley Proteins Fellowship J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College tial, along with an innate desire to excel.

The fellows program is made possible has announced that Atlee High School graduate Charles McDonough has been selected through a generous donation of Valley as part of the inaugural class of the Valley Proteins Inc. The Winchester-based company has been Proteins Fellows Program, administered in the rendering business for more by the Virginia Foundation for than 50 years and currently operCommunity College Education. ates 12 plants in Pennsylvania, A Henrico County resident, he Maryland, Virginia, North maintains a GPA of 3.677 while Carolina and South Carolina. working weekends as an LPN, The management of Valley completing an associate of applied Proteins is committed to outstandscience in nursing at JSRCC and ing corporate citizenship, excellent making time for his wife and chilcustomer service, technological dren. innovation and support for the He said he is “on a journey to community college mission. be as effective as possible in giving “Our company is honored to people opportunities to love and McDONOUGH be the inaugural investor in this believe in themselves.” fellows scholarship program. It Out of the more than 400,000 people Virginia’s Community Colleges serve complements our current employee scholaracross the Commonwealth, only 10 are select- ship program and provides a likely pipeline for future employees,” Michael A. Smith, vice ed for the Valley Proteins Fellows Program.

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In addition to covering the student’s full the youngest and third largest of 23 commutuition and fees, the fellows participate in nity colleges in Virginia. a unique leadership curriculum, including The college operates three campuses servleadership programs and a community service ing, in addition to Hanover, residents in project, and they receive individualized assis- the City of Richmond and the counties of tance in obtaining financial aid and transfer- Henrico, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan ring to four-year universities. and Louisa.

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Rescue work later became Continued from pg. 20 b a passion for Rawls, and she volunteered at East Hanover Jones, is that the area of the Pamunkey River Rescue Squad for 25 years, the where the group was is very shallow.

“Instead of paddling their canoes, they were last 10 as a paramedic. in the water, walking and carrying them,” he said.

“They had poor hydration and two suffered from heat stroke and one had a seizure. We had to For information about Medflight two to local hospitals and transported our Celebrations page, two more by ambulance to local hospitals. All call David Lint at of the remaining members of the group were 746-1235, ext. 17, treated for hydration at the site.”

Hanover authorities were alerted about 11 or e-mail dlint@mediageneral.com a.m. Friday that several counselors had become seriously ill.

RESCUE

“Members of the group didn’t know where they were on the North Anna,” said Jones. “We had to track them by their cell phones.”

A helicopter was sent to pinpoint their locations.

“We had to take our crews three-quarters of a mile down a hay field and find a point where we could actually get them out of the river,” said Jones. “We had to work our way down to the river and actually haul them up in ropes and baskets. A couple of them couldn’t walk.”

The Hanover rescue team pulled the counselors out of the river on farm property off Old Ridge Road. .

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Congratulations Class of 2011!

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Congratulations on your Graduation. We are all so proud of you and wish you all the best. We hope all your hopes and dreams come true. We love you very much!

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Lee Davis High School We are very, very proud of you!

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The Comcast Foundation, founded in 1999 to provide charitable support to its local communities and to empower and enrich lives, is awarding 53 Virginia high school seniors — including three from Mechanicsville — scholarships through its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.

Local recipients are: Hye-Jin Kim of Atlee High School; Anar Panjwani of LeeDavis High School; and Cameron Rose of Hanover High School.

The program, one of the Comcast Foundation’s signature community investment programs, recognizes students’ leadership skills, academic achievement and commitment to community service.

Comcast was joined by Kenneth Cuccinelli, Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to recognize the students at a special event held at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Fifty-two of the Leaders and Achievers recipients received $1,000 scholarships and Theodore Flowers of Potomac Falls High School in Sterling was awarded a $10,000 Comcast Founders Scholarship,

instituted in honor of Ralph J. Roberts, themselves and our state.”

“Comcast is focused on giving back to founder and chairman emeritus of Comcast Corporation, for a total of $62,000 awarded our communities and providing our youth with opportunities for personal growth and professional success,” Tom Coughlin, “Comcast is focused regional senior vice president, said. “We on giving back to our are pleased to recognize these outstanding communities and students for their achievements and wish providing our youth them the best of luck as they pursue their dreams.” with opportunities for The Comcast Leaders and Achievers® personal growth and Scholarship Program provides one-time professional success.” $1,000 scholarships to students who strive TOM COUGHLIN to achieve their potential, who are catalysts Regional senior vice president for positive change in their communities, who are involved in their schools, and who serve as models for their fellow students. to Virginia students this year.

The philosophy behind the program is After a prize drawing, five students also to give young people every opportunity to were given an iPad to use at college.

“These students serve as role models for be prepared for the future, to engage youth other young people across the state, and we in their communities, and to demonstrate thank them for their hard work and contri- the importance of civic involvement and butions to their communities,” Cuccinelli the value placed on civic involvement by said. “I am grateful to Comcast for provid- the business community.

Since the program’s inception there have ing these students, our future leaders, with the help they need and deserve to continue been more than 15,000 scholarship winners their education and create bright futures for totaling more than $15.4 million.

The Parsons’ Cause to premiere Saturday 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 Aug. 13.

The performances will get under way at 11 a.m. at the historic Hanover Courthouse (U.S. 301/ Hanover Courthouse Road).

In 1763, in a court case known as The Parsons’ Cause, which took place in the same courthouse, Patrick

Henry was thrust into the forefront of Colonial legal and political circles by challenging the authority of the 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.

Information submitted by The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc.

Hanover Tavern to present Ron Moody, The Centaurs 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 area’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 Foundation’s mission to restore, preserve and utilize Hanover Tavern as an historic, educational, community and cultural resource center.

Tickets are $10 and children under 10 are free. They may be reserved by calling 537-5050.

Tickets also can be purchased at the door before the event.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and music starts at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit www.hanovertavern.org.

Information submitted by Austin Howlett, associate director, Hanover Tavern Foundation.

Birthday surprise Photos submitted by Leslie Fleming

Emily Anne Fleming, who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, had a very special surprise for her fifth birthday: Miss Virginia USA 2011 Nikki Poteet came to Emily’s dance class at The Dance Company in Mechanicsville. Miss Virginia USA signed autographs and talked to the girls about her recent graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s degree in mechanical and nuclear engineering. She also talked about her hobbies and her position with Dominion Power as a nuclear engineer. Emily’s mother, Leslie, said, “The girls were thrilled to meet her and she stayed to watch their class recital practice. She offered to come back and give Emily some pageant runway tips after she returns from competing in the Miss USA Pageant.”

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Hanover Ruritan Club celebrates 75 years Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Hanover Ruritan Club celebrated its 75th Anniversary on May 17.

Chartered on May 19, 1936, it was the 23rd chartered club in the Ruritan National organization.

As the first club in Hanover County, it has been privileged to sponsor five other Ruritan clubs in the area.

Special guests at the anniversary celebration were Ruritan National President Jayson Duncan, Ruritan National Director Karen Pallette, District Governor Sewell Rowley, Lieutenant District Governor Mike Morrison and Zone Governor Tom Foster.

The club was honored as

Photos submitted by Gordon Johnson

In the photo at left, Del. Christopher K. Peace, left, R-97; presented a proclamation to the Hanover Ruritan Club, which recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary. He is shown with Paul Hirsh and Rorger Mitchell. Above, Jayson Duncan, left, Ruritan National President; welcomes new members Marcia Kirby, Ray Keath and Windy Minter to the local club.

Jayson installed three of the club’s newest members and gave a short but inspiring speech.

Also as part of the celebration, 145 club members and guests enjoyed a catered meal

by IK Catering.

Later, attendees enjoyed a

video presentation outlining the major accomplishments of the club and its members, including installing lights on the Lee-Davis High School football field, working farms for farmers in the area that were hurt or sick, buying and run-

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ning bus transportation from Mechanicsville to Richmond during World War II, sponsoring members to FFA National Conventions and construction of a 31-foot circulation desk at the Mechanicsville Library.

At the conclusion of the event, Del. Chris Peace presented a proclamation from the Virginia House of Delegates outlining and honoring the accomplishments of the club.

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Steak N Race is held the second Saturday in October and features lawnmower races, crafts, children’s rides, live entertainment and a steak dinner.

The club has been selling Christmas trees in Mechanicsville for more than 40 years. Sales start the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

The Ruritan club has established a Ruritan Park and

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For more information about the Hanover Ruritan Club and its history of service to Hanover County, visit www.HanoverRuritan.org or call Gordon Johnson at 7465728.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Elliott-Cohan announce September wedding plans Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Chama T. Elliott to Mr. Michael L. Cohan. Mr. Cohan is the son of Mrs. Sandra Cohan and the late Mr. Martin Cohan of Richmond.

Miss Elliott is the Granddaughter of Mrs. Dorothy Ashley and the late Mr. Sonny Ashley of King and Queen; as well as the late Mr. and Mrs. James Elliott of Stevensville.

Mr. Cohan is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Dinetz and the late Mr. and Mrs. Morris Cohan, all of Brooklyn, N.Y. Miss Elliott is a 2005 graduate of Hanover High School.

She received her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Randolph Macon College in 2009 and went on to receive her Master of Accountancy CHAMA T. ELLIOTT and MICHAEL L. COHAN to be married September 2011 from the University of Richmond in 2010. She is currently studying for the J.R Tucker High School. He is in Mechanicsville.

CPA exam. the owner of Riverbound Café A September 2011 Wedding Mr. Cohan is a graduate of and Marty’s Grill, both located is planned in Glenn Allen.

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Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

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Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

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Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

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

Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke

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MANQUIN 23106 M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy

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

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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

Cross Brothers Grocery 107 South Center Street

McLeans Restaurant 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy. Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr 10037 Sliding Hill Road

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 N. Washington Hwy.

Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

ASHLAND 23005

Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.

GLEN ALLEN 23059 Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road

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Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8200 Woodman Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228.

Graveside services followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

Casie L. Rhodes, 30, of Hanover, went to be with

INCIDENTS

the Lord on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. She is survived by her son, Greyson R. Rhodes; father, Ronald R. Toombs; mother, Sharon C. Haynes and her husband, Stuart E. Haynes ll; and sister, Jane Shannon Toombs. Services will be private.

Edith Amburn Vaughan, age 92, of Ashland, died Monday, June 6, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Vaughan and her sister, Bertie A. Harris. She is

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Richfood Rd.

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Suspect violated a protective order on Clover Hill Dr.

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

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

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

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Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission on Newman Dr. Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Shady Grove Rd. Suspects assaulted each other at location on Little Joselyn Dr.

Joyce D. Washington, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Durham, N.C., died June 6, 2011. Remains rest at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral notice later.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Ashcake Rd.

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Suspect stole items at location on Trainham Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Sliding Hill Rd.

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Unknown suspect stole item at location on Washington Hwy.

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Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Suspect endangered a juvenile at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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VerLander graduates from ODU

dence Christian Church, Ashland. Graveside services followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Christian Church Memorial Fund, 14023 Independence Road, Ashland, Va. 23005.

survived by her sons, Thomas E. Vaughan and Robert N. Vaughan; also four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, all of Ashland; three sisters and one brother, Mary A. McKenzie, L. Roy Amburn Sr., of Ashland, Edna A. Cameron of Richmond and Emma Lou A. Steman of Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A funeral service were held Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at the Indepen-

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Suspect stole items at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

PFC Jones graduates

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Charles D. Morehead, President and General Manager, stands next to the portrait of Alphonso Winston Bennett, Founder-President 1897-1933. Now in its second Century, with 114 years of operation, Bennett Funeral Home continues its quality service in a compassionate local atmosphere.

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Lauren VerLander, a 2007 graduate of Lee Davis High School recently graduated from Old Dominion University with a Bachelor of Science degree.

PFC James Jones graduated from boot camp and engineer school at Ft. Leanwood, Mo. on May 20, 2011.

PFC Jones is now stationed at Ft. Campbell, Ky. James is the son of Sharon Miller and is the fiancé of Sara Austin.

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

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

Wednesday, 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.

Lakeside American Legion Classic Country Dance featuring Country time with Amy Ladd will be held from 8-10:30 p.m. $7 per person you do not have to be a member to attend.

The event is located at 1401

Opportunities f or All Ages!

Conveniently Located in Downtown Mechanicsville

AirGymnastics Classes

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Birthday Parties Summer Camps Summer Flex Schedule

Aerial East Gymnastics (804) 723-5264 www.AerialEastGym.com $10 OFF New Student Summer Enrollment With presentation of this coupon by6/30/11

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Hilliard Rd. Richmond, Va. For at 7 p.m. at their Rescue Squad more information please call Building, 203 Duncan Street in Ashland (23005). This 938-5146.

Fundraiser will help with our Children’s Home Society operating costs, the purchase of Virginia will hold a ribbon of medical supplies and volcutting ceremony to celebrate unteer training needs. Doors the addition of a garden to the open at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 for 15 front yard of its headquarters on games. Prizes/winnings based Fitzhugh Avenue in Richmond. on game sales. A snack bar is Girl Scout Troop 876 from available. No smoking or alcoChester created the Celebration hol allowed. All children must Garden in May. Ten girls, a be accompanied by a parent. troop leader, several mothers Any questions may be directed and one grandmother who is to Nancy Baughan 798-7792. a master gardener spent one Parking is available at the rear Saturday planting the garden. of our building, on Hanover The garden includes 15 different Avenue, and on Duncan Street 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 in Mechanicsville. Please join as 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!

Friday Night Kids Club kicks off another Summer Spectacular at Walnut Grove Church.

Children ages 4 – grade 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 Friday, June 17 Harbor Rd. - for more info call Family Movie Matinee at the 746-5081 or visit www.walnutMechanicsville Branch Library grovebaptist.com. at 3 p.m. Cool off inside with a great family movie at the library.

Movie, Munchies, and More Refreshments provided by the for Teens at the Mechanicsville Friends of the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 5:30 p.m.

Library. For more information Bring a friend and cool off inside call 746-9615 or visit the library with a great movie at the library. at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Refreshments provided by the Place.

Friends of the Mechanicsville

Thursday, June 16

Mechanicsville TEA Party meeting, at 7 p.m. at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (old fire station #3).

Hope to see you there. For more information visit www.mechanicsvilleteaparty.com.

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, 798-5513, 7986179 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 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. 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 information.

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!

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 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Now accepting registrations for UPWARD Fall Soccer, open to children ages 4 (as of Sept. 1) through 6th grade. Saturday games are Sept. 24 - Oct. 29 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church. Cost is $75 if registering before July 3 ($95 if registering between July 4Aug. 6). Fee includes soccer jersey, shorts and socks. Register online at www.upwardhanover.org.

Sponsored in partnership with Cool Spring Baptist Church.

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.

Caregiver Educational Forum presented by the Hanover Adult Center. The forum will be held from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. This month’s topic will be “Care Finders: Finding Good Care of All Types in Your Community.” Nancy Lentz, Family Care Coordinatior Sunday, June 19 from the Greater Richmond Hanover Humane Society Library. For more information The Ashland Volunteer call 746-9615 or visit the library will hold a cat adoption stand Alzheimer’s Association will be Rescue Squad will hold Bingo at 7461 Sherwood Crossing at the Virginia Center PetSmart the presenter. Monthly Caregiver Games, A Charitable Fundraiser Place. store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit see CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 32 b

Educational Forums are free and open to the public and are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7231 Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA. For more information, please call 746-0743.

Hanover republican women’s club celebrates their 28th year! Check out Hrwomen.com for details or email msulser@ hotmail.com.

contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP at eesjresquire@netscape.net.

Thursday, June 23 “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 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Friday, June 24 Wednesday, June 22 There will be an ID Theft meeting at Covenant Woods Community Center from 3-4 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 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.

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 international organization that trains in the art of public speaking and leadership skills.

For more information, please

Pedro Arruza, head football coach at Randolph-Macon College, announces he and his staff are offering a Youth Football Camp. The Youth Camp is being held on the campus of RandolphMacon College on Monday June 20-June 24. The camp will run each day from 10– 12 p.m.

Campers entering grades 1st – 8th are encouraged to register.

Each camper will be provided with a T-shirt and instruction from the Randolph-Macon College football staff. Further information can be found on the Randolph-Macon College football website.

McKendree United Methodist Church Golf Tournament, First annual ‘Tee up fore growth’ Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. at Queenfield Golf Club in Manquin. 28 team limit; $280 per team, $70 per person. All are welcome. We also have openings for Sponsors. Call Donna Haynes 855-4743 or Donna Townsend 769-1366.

Friday Night Kids Club is jumping into summer. Parents: Drop your kids off at Walnut Grove Church. Children ages 4 – grade 5 are welcome from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come jump in the moonbounce tonight at 7046 Cold Harbor Road – it’s a free event. For more info call 7465081 or visit www.walnutgrovebaptist.com.

Saturday, June 25

Sunday, June 26

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 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.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church is renting spaces for a Church/Community Yard sale from 8-2 p.m. Spaces are 10’X15’ and are $15 each. You must provide your own table.

Please contact Ellen Johnson at 798-6937 to rent a space.

Funds raised through this sale will support our upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration and ACES (Ashland Christian Emergency Services).

Join Marty’s Grill for Cornhole and Rock N Roll.

This event is presented by Marty’s Grill and sponsored

by Brown Distributing. Sign up your cornhole team today at www.reesestrong.org or print out a paper registration sheet and mail it in. Paper registrations are also available at Marty’s Grill. Cost is $60 per team. This is a double elimination tournament, so you are guaranteed to play at least 2 games. Spaces are limited so sign up today to secure your spot. Proceeds benefit ReeseStrong FoundationDedicated to helping families Stay Strong in the battle against Childhood Cancer.

Don’t play cornhole? No worries, come on out and cheer on your favorite team while listening to some great live music from 5 local bands. Event is free to spectators. This event will be held at Marty’s Grill in Mechanicsville, 9357 Atlee Road. The first band starts at 11 a.m. and the cornhole tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. sharp so arrive early.

Rappahannock Indian Baptist Church will hold a revival starting on June 26 with Sunday School at 10 a.m., Morning worship at 11 a.m. and dinner at 12 p.m.

Special singing will follow the dinner at 2 p.m. Evening services and special music will

be help from June 27-29 at 7 p.m.

You’re invited to Main Street Vacation Bible School. Families, join us for an inside out and upside down experience on Main Street where there is free fun for all ages! Experience parables from the Bible, create service projects, enjoy good snacks and play great games!

Adult class offered. Pre-register on-line at www.gethsemanechristians.org. Gethsemane Church of Christ , 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike. 6:308:30pm. Sunday, 6/26, FREE dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 The Diggity Dudes at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too! For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

The Pamunkey Regional Library Board of Trustees will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Atlee Branch Library, 9161 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. The meeting is open to the public. see CALENDAR, pg. 36 `

The Mechanicsville Local is publishing a guide to the

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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.

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Advertisers, this is the perfect opportunity to reach thousands of potential customers who attend this event.

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PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

Law & Order: SVU

Law-SVU

News

NCIS UnSEALed Å

NCIS Dead Man Talking

Jeopardy!

Served?

NCIS Missing ’ Å

Chris

How I Met

Secrets of the Dead ’

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel

Blue Bloods Dedication

News

Late Show W/Letterman

News at 10

How I Met

Family Guy

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Law & Order Payback

Law & Order Hindsight

›››› “The Dark Knight” (2008) Christian Bale, Heath Ledger. Å

Raymond

King

Seinfeld ’

Family Guy

Criminal Minds Å

King

Criminal Minds Å

(3:30) ›› “Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace” (1999) ’

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Criminal Minds Å

FOX First King

Aviators

››‡ “Quantum of Solace” (2008) Daniel Craig. Premiere.

Law & Order ’ Raymond

Post Live

Wizards

The 700 Club (N) Å

The Dan Patrick Show

News

NCIS ’ Å

Swords

The Nanny

›‡ “Vampires Suck” (2010) Å

8 PM

Post Live

(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

Deadliest Catch Å

’70s Show

Real Sex: Better Lover

2011 U.S. Open Golf Championship

24

Swords: Life on the Line ’70s Show

Lopez

›‡ “Our Family Wedding” (2010)

World Poker Tour: Sea

(23-PBS) Fetch! With

Swords: Life on the Line Lopez

The Killing Beau Soleil

SportsCenter (N) Å

23

“Damage” (2009) Steve Austin.

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

(:45) ››› “Drag Me to Hell” (2009) ‘PG-13’ Å

6:30

Family Guy

Law-SVU

Family Guy

Criminal Minds Roadkill

Criminal Minds Å

(6:52) ››‡ “Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones” (2002) Ewan McGregor.

C. Rose

(:15) ››› “Outland” (1981) Å

›‡ “Fool’s Gold” (2008, Action) Matthew McConaughey.

Criminal Minds Outfoxed

Chris

(:25) “The Prince & Me” The Glades Old Ghosts

Criminal

“Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith”

44

(DISC)

American Chopper

Cash Cab

Cash Cab

Dual Survival ’ Å

Dual Survival ’ Å

Swamp Loggers (N) ’

Dual Survival ’ Å

49

(NICK)

Big Time

Big Time

SpongeBob SpongeBob Penguins

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly iParty With Victorious ’ Å

My Wife

’70s Show

’70s Show

The Nanny

The Nanny

The Nanny

50

(DISN)

Good Luck

Fish Hooks

Shake It

Phineas

Good Luck

Shake It

Good Luck

Wizards

Random

Good Luck

Shake It

Good Luck

Wizards

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53

(FAM)

’70s Show

’70s Show

Nine Lives

Still Stnd

Still Stnd

Funniest Home Videos

Funniest Home Videos

Funniest Home Videos

Funniest Home Videos

The 700 Club (N) Å

60

(LIFE)

Cold Case Files Å

Unsolved Mysteries

Unsolved Mysteries

Pawn Stars

Reba Å

Reba Å

The Protector Pilot

How I Met

56

(AMC)

(2:30) “Trading Places”

››› “Tin Cup” (1996, Comedy) Kevin Costner, Rene Russo. Å

301

(HBO)

(3:00) “S.W.A.T.” (2003)

›› “A Cinderella Story” (2004) ‘PG’

320

(MAX)

›‡ “The Whole Ten Yards” Å

34

The Mechanicsville Local

Cash Cab Wizards

Cash Cab

Inception

McEnroe/Borg

(:45) ›› “John Carpenter’s Escape From L.A.”

June 15, 2011

Pawn Stars

Dual Survival (N) Å

A.N.T. Farm Shake It Reba Å

Reba Å

››‡ “Caddyshack” (1980) Chevy Chase.

›‡ “Caddyshack II” (1988) Jackie Mason.

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

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

››‡ “MacGruber” (2010) ’ ‘R’

›‡ “Couples Retreat” (2009) Vince Vaughn.

How I Met

Whose?

Chris Crow

Real Time W/ Bill Maher Femme

Survival

S.W.A.T. ’

“Bikini Jones”

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

1:30

COMCAST

JUNE 18, 2011 2:30 3 PM 3:30

2 PM

4

(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

8

(8-ABC)

Raceline

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

9

(6-CBS)

Trollz (EI)

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

African American Short Amer. Dad

College Baseball

4

(ESPN)

Halls Fame Preview

World Team Tennis

7

(CSN)

Stargate Atlantis Å

Countdown NASCAR

8

(8-ABC)

Paid Prog.

Armando

Athlete

Paid Prog.

Stargate Universe Time

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

9

(6-CBS)

Paid Prog.

Armando

Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

Armando

Gospel Music

Amer. Dad

Armando

Base

11

(35-FOX) › “Forever Lulu” (2000) Melanie Griffith.

12

(12-NBC) Armando

(35-FOX) ››‡ “All You Need” (2001) Kellie Martin.

(12-NBC) Willa’s Wild Pearlie (EI)

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

Into Wild

Armando

Paid Prog.

2011 U.S. Open Golf Championship: Third Round.

Law Order: CI

Law Order: CI

(WGN)

23

(23-PBS) McLaughlin Currents

24

(57-PBS) Cyberchase Fetch! With Need to Know ’ Å

Kitchen

Simp. Ming Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Painting

Travel

Victory

Old House

Woodwright MotorWeek

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Europe

33

(USA)

›››› “Goldfinger” (1964) Sean Connery, Gert Frobe. Å

34

(TNT)

Law & Order Hindsight

35

(WTBS)

›› “The Prince & Me”

(:10) ›‡ “Fool’s Gold” (2008) Matthew McConaughey.

37

(A&E)

Flipping Vegas Å

Money

Intervention Intervention Vinnie

39

(SPIKE)

Trucks! ’

44

(DISC)

Almost, Away

49

(NICK)

Power

SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

50

(DISN)

Wizards

Wizards

Good Luck

53

(FAM)

››‡ “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003)

›‡ “Vegas Vacation” (1997) Chevy Chase.

60

(LIFE)

Drop Dead Diva Å

Drop Dead Diva Å

56

(AMC)

(11:30) ››› “Rio Bravo” (1959, Western) John Wayne. Å

301

(HBO)

Clash

320

(MAX)

››› “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) ’ ‘PG’

MuscleCar

(8-ABC)

9

(6-CBS)

Ugly Betty ’ Å

Cosby

(11:00) “Kingpin” (1996)

››› “Calendar Girls” (2003) Helen Mirren. Å

››› “About Schmidt”

Virginia

Panda Tales ’ Å

Cosby

Cosby

Cosby

Cosby

75th Anniversary-State Parks Religion

Cosby

To Contrary Secrets of the Dead ’

Burn Notice Å

(TNT)

Countdown to Green (N) NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series: Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips 400. (N)

35

(WTBS)

(11:30) ›› “The Bucket List” (2007)

MLB Baseball: Milwaukee Brewers at Boston Red Sox. (N)

37

(A&E)

(10:30) ›››› “GoodFellas” (1990)

›››› “Titanic” (1997, Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio. Å

›› “Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace” (1999) Liam Neeson.

39

(SPIKE)

Almost, Away

44

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Shake It

Good Luck

Family Jewels

›› “Men in Black II”

Almost, Away

Drop Dead Diva Å

Jim

Almost, Away

Shake It

Suite/Deck

Drop Dead Diva Å

› “I Love You, Beth Cooper” (2009)

5:30 Kastles

Suite/Deck

››› “High Plains Drifter” (1973)

Getting By

(:35) ›‡ “Seed of Chucky” ‘R’

6 PM

6:30

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

(3:00) World Team Tennis

7 PM

7:30

›››› “Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back”

Brothers

Brothers

Brothers

49

(NICK)

Power

SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob

50

(DISN)

Kickin’ It

Wizards

Good Luck

Shake it

Shake It

Good Luck

53

(FAM)

›› “Evan Almighty” (2007) Steve Carell.

60

(LIFE)

“Midnight Bayou”

“Nora Roberts’ Angels Fall” (2007) Å

56

(AMC)

(10:32) “Overboard”

›› “Pearl Harbor” (2001, War) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett. Å

301

(HBO)

Max

320

(MAX)

(:05) ››‡ “Edge of Darkness” (2010) ’ ‘R’

8 PM

NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series: Carfax 250.

News

ABC News

Wheel

Feel the Beat Å

News

CBS News

Extra (N) ’ Å

11

(35-FOX) MLB Baseball: New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs. (N) ’ (Live) Å

12

(12-NBC) (2:00) 2011 U.S. Open Golf Championship: Third Round. (N) ’ (Live) Å

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

››› “Strange Bedfellows” (2004) Paul Hogan.

Judge

Law Order: CI

The Unit ’ Å

Law Order: CI

The Office Judge

Payne

Payne

Bones ’ Å

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow

Vine Talk

Currents

News

24

(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

Place, Own

Place, Own

Antiques Roadshow

Burt Wolf

9 PM

(2:30) ›› “Die Another Day” (2002) Men Blk 2

(:45) ›››› “The Dark Knight” (2008, Action) Christian Bale, Heath Ledger. Å

35

(WTBS)

Raymond

Raymond

37

(A&E)

Intervention Ashley.

39

(SPIKE)

10:30

King

King

Parking

Parking

Parking

Parking

(:20) ›››‡ “Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith” (2005) Ewan McGregor.

SportsCenter (N) Å

Baseball

SportsNet

World

Final Score

News

(:35) Criminal Minds ’

48 Hours Mystery Å

News

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

Cops Å

Cops Å

Family Guy

Fringe ’ Å

America’s Most Wanted

News at 10

Law Order: CI

Law & Order: LA Å

News

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Outdoors

News/Nine

South Park

Camp Meeting

››› “Casino Royale” (2006, Action) Daniel Craig, Eva Green. Å

Seinfeld ’

JUNE 18, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

Extreme Makeover

MLB Baseball: Chicago White Sox at Arizona Diamondbacks. (N) Å

Seinfeld ’

“Bobby Fischer Against the World”

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

Baseball Tonight (N)

NCIS Dead Reflection

Served?

(TNT)

10 PM

“High Noon”

The Bachelorette A trip to Thailand. ’ Å

NOVA Musical Minds ’

(USA)

Good Luck

››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

9:30

Brothers

CHAOS ’ Å

Lawrence Welk

34

Intervention Tyler Å

Good Luck

MLS Soccer: D.C. United at Real Salt Lake. (N)

Nature Wild Balkans ’

33

Raymond

Swamp Loggers Å

McEnroe/Borg

8:30

Minute to Win It Å

23

Raymond

Raymond

Burn Notice Fast Friends

Swamp Loggers Å

College Baseball: NCAA World Series, Game 2: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å Jeopardy!

Burn Notice Å

(DISC)

Boxing: Cristian Favela vs. Jessie Vargas.

Everyday Heroes

Burn Notice Å

(11:00) ›››› “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” ’

SportsNet Central (N)

Star War I

IndyCar

(USA)

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

8

Paid Prog.

34

“Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul”

College Baseball

Action Sports

33

›› “Die Another Day” (2002) Å

››› “Galaxy Quest” (1999) Tim Allen. Å

COMCAST (CSN)

Kastles

››› “Calendar Girls” (2003) Helen Mirren. Å

(65-CW)

(57-PBS) Kitchen

College Baseball

Inside Edit. 2011 U.S. Open Golf Championship: Final Round. (N) Å

Paid Prog.

15

(23-PBS) Mexico

Old House

SpoCenter

MLL Lacrosse: Chesapeake Bayhawks at Long Island Lizards.

13

24

Old House

SportsCenter (N) Å

SportsCtr

Law Order: CI

Exploration Animal Adv Animal Atl. ››‡ “Forces of Nature” (1999), Ben Affleck

Walker, Texas Ranger

23

(ESPN)

JUNE 19, 2011 2:30 3 PM 3:30

2 PM

MLS Soccer: Earthquakes at Sporting

12

4

1:30

(10:00) SportsCenter (N) SportsCenter (N) Å

11

7

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

COMCAST

Keeping Up My Family

As Time...

Wait...

Red Green

30 Seconds (:29) Saturday Night Live How I Met

EastEnders EastEnders Experience

›››‡ “Exodus” (1960, Historical Drama) Paul Newman, Eva Marie Saint.

››‡ “Quantum of Solace” (2008) Daniel Craig. Å

In Plain Sight Å

Law-SVU

›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen. Å

Aliens Å

››‡ “Meet the Fockers” (2004) Å

(:12) ›› “The Bucket List” (2007), Sean Hayes

(12:15) RV

Parking

Parking

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Parking

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(7:47) ›››› “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” (1977) Mark Hamill. ’

Parking

Parking

“Star Wars V: The Empire”

44

(DISC)

Keith Barry

Swords: Life on the Line

Swords: Life on the Line

River Monsters Å

River Monsters Å

River Monsters Å

River Monsters Å

Monsters

49

(NICK)

T.U.F.F.

T.U.F.F.

Victorious

Victorious

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

iCarly ’

Big Time

Ninjas

iCarly ’

My Wife

My Wife

’70s Show

’70s Show

The Nanny

50

(DISN)

Suite/Deck

Suite/Deck

Good Luck

A.N.T. Farm Phineas

Phineas

Phineas

Phineas

Phineas and Ferb Å

Phineas

Phineas

Kickin’ It

Phineas

Suite/Deck

Suite/Deck

Suite/Deck

53

(FAM)

››‡ “Bruce Almighty” (2003) Jim Carrey.

60

(LIFE)

Drop Dead Diva Å

“Fatal Reunion” (2005) Erika Eleniak. Å

56

(AMC)

“High Plains Drifter”

›› “Pearl Harbor” (2001, War) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett. Å

301

(HBO)

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

320

(MAX)

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

Keith Barry

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

5 PM

›› “Evan Almighty” (2007) Steve Carell.

›››‡ “The Incredibles” (2004, Adventure), Holly Hunter

›‡ “Obsessed” (2009) Idris Elba. Å

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

5:30

(:35) ›› “The Losers” (2010) Å

6 PM

6:30

4

(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

8

(8-ABC)

9

(6-CBS)

11

(35-FOX) Armando

12

(12-NBC) (1:30) 2011 U.S. Open Golf Championship: Final Round. (N) ’ (Live) Å

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

College Baseball

SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

Action Sports

Summer Dew Tour ’

Victorious

7 PM

7:30

Baseball Tonight (N)

››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

“Nora Roberts’ Carnal Innocence” (2011) Å

“Nora Roberts’ Carnal Innocence”

››› “Revolutionary Road” (2008, Drama) Leonardo DiCaprio.

›››‡ “A Few Good Men” (1992, Drama)

›››‡ “Inception” (2010) Leonardo DiCaprio. ‘PG-13’ Å

Boxing

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

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

››‡ “Date Night” (2010) Å

9:30

10 PM

10:30

MLB Baseball: New York Yankees at Chicago Cubs. (N Subject to Blackout)

Sin City

JUNE 19, 2011 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

SportsNet Central (N)

MLS Soccer: D.C. United at Real Salt Lake.

MMA

(3:30) IndyCar Racing: Milwaukee 225. (N) (Live)

News

ABC News

Funniest Home Videos

Extreme Makeover

Castle The Dead Pool

Spring Highlight Show

News

News

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (N) Å

Two Men

Amer. Dad

Burgers

Simpsons

Minute to

America’s Got Talent ’

The 2011 Miss USA Pageant (N) ’ (Live) Å

News

(:35) America Now

The Closer Å

The Closer Å

King

King

Friends ’

Friends ’

How I Met

How I Met

News/Nine

Replay

Monk Å

Equitrek

Served?

Paid Prog.

Late Model Dirt Series

Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men

Cleveland

Family Guy

›› “Oh, Heavenly Dog!” (1980) Chevy Chase.

America Now Å

Heartland Å

(3:00) ››› “About Schmidt” (2002)

Chris

Chris

How I Met

Ebert

Roadtrip

Globe Trekker ’

Nature Victoria Falls ’

The Magic of Audrey ’

75th Anniversary-State Parks

Law & Order: SVU

Law & Order: SVU

23

(23-PBS) ›››› “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967)

24

(57-PBS) President

Scrubs ’

75th Anniversary-State Parks

Currents

How I Met

How I Met

SportsNet

Femme

Amer. Dad

How I Met

SportsNet Central (N)

Boxing

Body of Proof Pilot ’

News

(:35) House Acceptance

The Good Wife Å

News

Storms

News at 10

Enthusiasm Entourage

Masterpiece Mystery! ’ Å Currents

Family Guy

Rick Steves’ Viva Espana! ’ Å

Nature ’

In Plain Sight (N) Å

Law CI

Burn Notice Made Man

34

(TNT)

(:15) ›› “Men in Black II” (2002), Will Smith Å

35

(WTBS)

Baseball

37

(A&E)

(1:30) ›››› “Titanic” (1997), Kate Winslet Å

Criminal Minds Parasite

Criminal Minds Paradise

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Limelight

39

(SPIKE)

“Star Wars V”

Auction

Auction

Auction

Coal (Season Finale) (N)

›››‡ “Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi” (1983) Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford. ’

Deadliest Catch Å

Home Imp.

››› “Transformers” (2007, Action) Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. Å

›› “RV” (2006) Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels.

Auction

Auction

››‡ “Meet the Fockers” (2004) Å

Auction

Law Order: CI

Comedy.TV Monk

(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

’70s Show

Keeping Up Mystery

33

Law & Order: SVU

Van Impe

White Collar Å

Falling Skies A father wants to protect his family.

(10:56) Falling Skies Pilot Å

›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000) Sandra Bullock.

(:04) “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”

The Glades (N) Å

The Glades Å

Criminal

44

(DISC)

Greenhorns

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch Å

Catch

49

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob Victorious

Victorious

iCarly ’

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Victorious

My Wife

My Wife

George

’70s Show

’70s Show

The Nanny

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50

(DISN)

Good Luck

Kickin’ It

Good Luck

Random

Shake It

Wizards

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Shake It

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Wizards

53

(FAM)

WillyWonk

›››‡ “The Incredibles” (2004, Adventure), Holly Hunter

60

(LIFE)

“High Noon”

56

(AMC)

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

301

(HBO)

Bobby Fis

320

(MAX)

›› “Predators” (2010) ’ ‘R’ Å

Good Luck

››› “Cars” (2006) Voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman.

“Nora Roberts’ Montana Sky” (2007, Drama) Å “Percy Jackson & the Olympians”

“Nora Roberts’ Carnal Innocence” (2011) Å

George

A.N.T. Farm Wizards

››› “Cars” (2006) Voices of Owen Wilson, Paul Newman.

Drop Dead Diva Å

›››‡ “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) Tim Robbins. Å ›››‡ “Inception” (2010) Leonardo DiCaprio. ‘PG-13’ Å

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

Game of Thrones Å ››‡ “Date Night” (2010) Å

J. Osteen

The Protector Help (N)

The Protector Help

Drop-Diva

The Killing ’ Å

(:02) The Killing Å

Break-Bad

(:15) Treme (N) ’ Å

(:15) Game of Thrones

››‡ “Sherlock Holmes” (2009) ‘PG-13’ Å

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Thursday, June 30

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 33 b

Genealogy Workshop at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 9 a.m. Looking for your ancestors? Find out how to search for census records, immigration records, marriage, birth, and death records, and military service information and build your family tree. We prefer that you have basic computer skills to attend this class. Class size is limited. Call 746-9615 to sign up. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

The Diggity Dudes at the Hanover Branch Library at 10 a.m. Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too!

For more information call 3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Friday, July 1 The Diggity Dudes at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 11 a.m. Join the Dudes for a rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Kids will love it and parents will, too!

5 PM

4

(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

8

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

9

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

College Baseball Boys in the

11

(35-FOX) Maury ’ Å

12

(12-NBC) News

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

6 PM

6:30

Interruption SportsCenter (N) Å Redskins

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

Monday, July 11

Saturday, July 23

Register for Vacation Bible School at New Highland Baptist Church. Come join us for Pandamania - Where God is wild about you! July 11th through July 15th - 9-12 p.m.

Hanover Branch Library will hold an Animal Extravaganza – Join us for this special Saturday gathering as a part of our Summer Reading Program at 10 a.m.

Ages 4 through 5th grade.

Register online May 15th - July 5th at www.newhighlandbaptist. org(click the VBS link) or call 550-9601. 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Tuesday, July 26

Hanover Branch Library will host the Virginia Wildlife Center: “Legends of the Night” – Meet some of the owls that live around us and learn about these magnificent creatures. This Summer Reading Wednesday, July 13 Hanover Branch Library will Program activity is best suited have a visit by magician Mike for K-5th graders, families or Klee as a part of their Summer mixed-age groups. The event begins at 10:30 a.m.

Reading Program at 2 p.m.

9 PM

9:30

Baseball Tonight (N)

SportsCenter (N) Å

Baseball

MLS Soccer: Earthquakes at Sporting

Golden Age SportsNet

SportsNet

SportsNet

Redskins

Dan Patrick

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

Extreme Makeover

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel

News

News

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

How I Met

Two Men

Hawaii Five-0 Loa Aloha

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

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Rd. 746-4838.

A Gateway to God’s Transforming Loving Grace.

Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am & a Tues. Service 8am Gregory L. Ott, Pastor Amantha Barbee, Minster of Music Helen Simpson, LCSW, Minister of Counseling

EPISCOPAL All SOULS CHURCH Worship at 9:30am on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays at Cool Spring Elem. School 9964 Honey Meadows Rd. Mech. Barbara Marques, Interim Vicar www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Summer Schedule: Sun. 10am Holy Eucharist. Nursery 10-11. Refreshments after 10am service. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, 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 LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295.

"The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter.

Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Rural Point Baptist Church Independent Baptist 6548 Studley Rd, (804) 730-3226 Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday Worship Services - 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.

Wed. 7:00 Combined Adult/Teen Bible Study & Children’s Music Scripture Class 4-10 yr old. Check us out on the web, or better yet, come visit www.ruralpointbaptist.com

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

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

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.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Beth Shalom Ministries 9562 Kings Charter Drive, Suite 103 Ashland, VA 23005 (804) 916-9402 Worship: Friday 7:00pm Bible Discussion: Tuesday 7:00pm Children Class We welcome all believers to come Worship Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) with us. www.BethShalomMinistries.org Solid Rock Ministries, 8166 Ladiestown Road Sunday Morning Contemporary Worship- 10:30am "Come As You Are!" Child care provided.

779-7904, Dr. Michael R. Howard, Pastor TMH/The Master’s House, 303A Ashcake Road, Ashland, Sun. 10AM, Wed. 7PM, "KIDMO" Kids Ministry, Youth Media/Gaming Center 368-7592. www.tmhnow.org.

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PRESBYTERIAN MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Int. Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9am Contemp.; 9:45am Education; 11am Tradional SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching.

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am.

Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm.

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

8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Emily Swartz, Minister of Youth & Education Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am.

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

550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Northside Baptist, 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.northsideva.org Worship 10:15am, Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-7:30pm Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

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

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Cool Spring Baptist Church , 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For information, activities & service times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800.

Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church Celebrate Jesus with us on Sundays in Bible Study for all ages at 9:15am. Morning Worship 10:30am. Child care is available for all services. The church is located on Mech. Trnpk, Hwy 360, just east of Laburnum Ave., and 2.2 miles west of 295. For info., call 329.5420.

Family Life Baptist Church. Come Join the Family!

Laurel Meadow Elementary School, 8248 Lee Davis Rd., Mech. Sundays, 10:30am. Pastor Glenn Hawkins 335-6728. www.familylifehanover.com First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road (3 miles east of 295) We invite you to worship and grow in the spirit with us. Join us for church school at 8:45am & morning worship at 10am, community bible study 11am & 7:30pm each Wed. 746-4095 Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org

Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. Mech. VA. 23116 Rev. Kanguk Lee. 746-4719. Come & Join us for Worship each Sun. 11am (Nursery prov) Sun. School, 9:45am for all ages.

Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am.

Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings.

Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services.

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A state of celebration!

Lee-Davis breaks through for title

Tears fall in title game

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Lee-Davis senior Taylor Melton fought to hold back the tears after the Confederates claimed the state Group AAA softball championship. For Melton it was a day that began near tears and ended unable to hold them back.

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local

Top left: Lee-Davis pitcher Kelly Heinz is mobbed by teammates after the Confederates claimed the VHSL AAA state softball championship. Top right: Kelly Heinz and Ryleigh Hawker share a hug. Above right: Catcher Haleigh Cottrell displays an expression of celebration. Left: Haleigh Cottrell lifts Lee-Davis head coach Jackie Davis in the triumphant celebration.

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By Arthur Utley Media General News Services for the second consecutive year Saturday. A year ago, the CHANTILLY — Lee-Davis Confederates lost. coach Jackie Davis didn’t want Long before Davis or anyher softball program to be like one associated with the current the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, a team L-D program came along, the that made the Super Bowl four Confederates were state runtimes and lost all four. ners-up from 1982-84.

Lee-Davis played in the The 0-for-4 now is 1-for-5.

Virginia High School League Lee-Davis turned to small ball Group AAA state softball toursee STATE, pg. 39 `

CHANTILLY— The 2010 VHSL state softball championship game brought out the tears for Lee-Davis players. After a stellar season, many of the Confederates were sorrowed by inability to close out the final game mistake free which led to a loss. Their tears fell because they knew they were good enough to win.

The return trip to the state championship game in 2011 once again brought on the tears, but this time they flowed freely, with a sense of triumph as the Confederates out-battled

a senior-laden Battlefield team for the state trophy.

For senior short stop Taylor Melton, it was a day that began near tears and ended in them as well.

The first play of the game came Melton’s way. Battlefield’s Courtney Little took the first pitch of the game from C-fed Kelly Heinz and blooped a shot towards short. Melton raced towards the ball, made a dive and came inches short of making a remarkable catch.

When Melton climbed back to her feet, it was obvious that giving up a hit on the first pitch of the game was not the way see TEARS, pg. 40 `

STATE Continued from pg. 38 b

“It was frustrating,” Melton said of the missed chances, “but you have to keep fighting in games like this.”

Lacie Madison followed Melton’s bunt single in the fifth with a bunt single of her own.

Haleigh Cottrell moved up the runners with a sacrifice bunt.

After a strikeout, Heinz hit a bouncer to Black, who fielded the ball cleanly, tried to tag Madison and then saw she couldn’t make a play at third.

Black then looked to first and saw she couldn’t make a play on Heinz, who was credited with an RBI when Melton scored.

Battlefield, 25-2 and holder of a 24-game winning streak, threatened in the top of the sixth.

Tyler Welch, one of 12 seniors on the Bobcats’ roster, singled.

Bailey Liddle dropped a bunt down the third-base line.

Madison threw to second baseman Hawker at first to get Liddle. Hawker, a freshman, turned and threw to Melton at second, who tagged out Welch, who had overrun the bag.

“I saw her get a big lead once she went around (the bag), and I was hoping Ryleigh saw it,” Melton said. “When she hummed it to me, I turned and knew exactly where (Welch) was, and I knew we were going to get the double play.”

The Bobcats had one more chance in the seventh when Kimmy Brady led off with a single. She moved to second on a sacrifice bunt and to third when Miranda Kemp’s chopper bounced over Heinz’s glove and Melton chose not to make a throw.

Heinz struck out Erika McLaughlin and Kat Palmer, and the celebration began.

“It’s been a long season, but I’m going to miss it. I’m not ready for it to end,” Davis said. “I love every one of them to death, and I’m going to miss them.”

Arthur Utley is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

in Saturday’s final, scratching out a run in the fifth inning to experience the euphoria of winning a state championship with a 1-0 victory over Battlefield of Haymarket. Pitcher Kelly Heinz, a junior named the Gatorade state player of the year, was magnificent with 16 strikeouts.

She allowed five hits, and it was the defense behind her that ensured the Confederates would raise the championship trophy.

“We were doing everything we could to get a run across,” said Taylor Melton, who opened the fifth with a bunt single. “It’s something we’ve been working on all year and we knew it was going to pay off no matter what.

She (Davis) put enough trust in me to get it down. ... I did what I had to do and did it for the team.”

Lee-Davis (26-1) became the third Hanover County school to win a state softball crown in the 2000s, following Atlee in 2002 and Hanover in 2006.

The Confederates are the eighth Central Region team to win the title.

The other five are Douglas Freeman (1980), J.R. Tucker (1981), Midlothian (1994), Manchester (1996) and Varina (1997). Lee-Davis, Hanover, Midlothian, Mills Godwin, Varina, At-lee and Thomas Jefferson have been runners-up.

“We achieved every goal we set. For us to do that was huge, especially for the seniors coming back here a second time,” said Melton, a senior. “I can’t give you an amount of words about how I feel right now.”

The Confederates had runners in scoring position in the second, third and fourth innings but couldn’t get a run across.

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Holmes hastens thought process C-feds senior gets back on track at the plate by clearing her head

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Even as the Lee-Davis softball team rolled through the regular season, feeding off the momentum of year’s state runner-up finish to earn a trip back among Virginia’s final four teams again this year, one player who filled an important role on the 2010 squad saw her share of struggles at the plate.

Senior first baseman Meredith Holmes continued to provide a steady presence as the first stop for a stalwart Confederate defense, but at the plate, hits were few and far between. The slump gave Holmes something to think about- which for a player of her intelligence proved a detriment.

Being an excellent student and one of the team’s most cerebral players actually contributed to Holmes decline.

“At the beginning of the season I was in a slump and I think I let it get into my head a little bit,” Holmes said. “I’ve always had a problem with thinking.”

Therefore the challenge for Lee-Davis head coach Jackie Davis was try to find a way to put a damper on Holmes’ thought process. “She had a lot of IB (International Baccalaureate) courses and AP (Advance Placement) courses she was taking,” Davis said. “She went through a ton of testing at the beginning of May and I think she was kind of overwhelmed and stressing out.”

So Davis told Holmes that when school let out, her thinking should come to an end. “She (Davis) tells me I’m allowed to think up until 3:30 when that last bell rings and everything’s out of the head after that,” Holmes said. “I’m the type that over analyzes everything. So if I get in that (batter’s) box and allow stuff to get into my head I’m done for.”

But the more Holmes thought about not thinking, the harder it was to not think about it. “It’s very hard- I’m a very big thinker,” she said. “It’s hard to just go with your gut.”

“She so dag-gone smart, she’s so mental, she thinks about a lot of things,” Davis said.

Still, Holmes continued to put in the work, gaining knowl-

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Lee-Davis senior Meredith Holmes broke out of batting slump by not thinking about it.

edge that she still had the skill to produce at the plate. “I came out here and I worked extra in batting practice and got my confidence back up and I started making solid contact,” she said. “It wasn’t always going through but I knew I was making solid contact, my swing was getting better.”

But ironically, the key that helped put a halt to Holmes’ thought process came from a school paper she had written and left in Davis’ classroom.

The theme? The historic 2009 Capital District softball championship between Lee-Davis

and Atlee; a game that went an incredible 20-innings before Lee-Davis pulled out a 1-0 win.

Davis read the paper and it reminded her of a theme the 2009 Confederates had adopted from the movie “Remember the Titans”- Clear head, full heart.

Therefore, on Tuesday night with the state quarterfinal game on the line, Davis had special instructions for Holmes when she went to bat.

“I said that to her both times at the plate tonight,” Davis said.

“Clear head, full heart. Just reminded her to not think, just react, let everything take over.”

With two out, a runner on second and the game in a scoreless fourth inning tie, Holmes stopped thinking to deliver arguably her biggest hit of the season. Not thinking about the fact that there was a return trip to the state semifinals on the line, Holmes made solid contact, driving the ball into the Halifax left field for an RBI single that provided the only run Lee-Davis would need to win the game.

“I just didn’t let that get me down and tonight it finally broke through somewhere,” Holmes said.

Kelly Heinz named Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year Lee-Davis pitcher is player of the year in softball From staff reports

Lee-Davis pitcher Kelly Heinz has been selected the Virginia Gatorade softball player of the year.

Heinz, a junior who throws 60-plus mph, has hurled two one-hitters, a no-hitter and a perfect game in her past four trips to the circle in Central Region and state tournaments.

Heinz is the second player from the Central Region to win the state honor. Carmen

Farmer of Varina was selected in 1999.

The Confederates are 241 entering today’s state tournament semifinal against Grassfield.

Heinz threw a perfect game in last year’s state semifinal and was the 2010 Times-Dispatch pitcher of the year. Already committed to Virginia Tech, Heinz is 20-1 with a 0.05 earned run average and 263 strikeouts in 137 innings this season. She is a hitting force as well, batting .443 with three home runs, five Charlie Leffler/The Local triples and 24 RBIs. She has a Lee-Davis junior Kelly Heinz was named Gatorade Player of the 4.45 grade-point average.

Year for the state of Virgina.

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Confederates advance behind Heinz pitching Lee-Davis reaches semifinals for second year in row

By Arthur Utley Media General News Services The Lee-Davis softball team added some offense to more stellar pitching from Kelly Heinz and a rock solid defense and played its way into the Virginia High School League Group AAA tournament semifinals for the second year in a row. The Central Region champion Confederates stroked six hits and took advantage of three errors to defeat Halifax County, the Northwest Region runnerup, 3-0 last Tuesday night at Lee-Davis.

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she wanted to start the contest.

Melton bowed over, hands on knees, trying to regroup. The pained expression on Melton’s face as she fought to hold back tears drew a timeout from head coach Jackie Davis, who came onto the field to make sure her player was all right.

Though Melton was speaking of Battlefield following the game, the same thoughts had to be running through her mind after the first play. “Coach Davis has been telling us all year, coming into big games like this it’s the first team that makes the mistake that’s going to lose,” Melton said.

And though no one watching would have called Melton’s missed catch a mistake, it was obvious she felt as if she should have made the play.

Likewise, Heinz could have gotten down on herself for giving up a hit on the first pitch, but both Heinz and Melton knew they had a long game ahead of them. “Courtney Little, she’s a

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son for this. We’ve been going out every day, improving every day. … We can’t wait,” LeeDavis first baseman Meredith Holmes said. “We are so ready for this, especially the seniors.

We want to go back, do what we did last year and more.”

Heinz pitched a perfect game in last year’s semifinals.

Errors cost the Confederates in the championship game won by McLean, which lost to Eastern Region champion Hickory on Tuesday.

Charlie Leffler/The Local Heinz, a junior, struck out With Halifax chasing down a Meredith Holmes shot to left, LeeDavis freshman Kinsee Stonebreaker gets the wave-around at 12 Halifax batters and gave up third from head coach Jackie-Davis. As a pinch-runner for Kelly a hit to Kate Bane in the second Heinz, Stonebreaker played an important role in Lee-Davis’ inning. state championship run.

Heinz has allowed just two advanced to face Grassfield (25- Chantilly. Grassfield eliminated hits in the past four games.

2), the Eastern Region runn- host Westfield on Tuesday.

And there’s the defense. erup, Friday at Westfield High in “We’ve been waiting all sea“We’re lights out right now www.mechlocal.com See slideshow online!

really good hitter,” Heinz said. “I knew that she was going to put a bat on the ball and it’s only the first hit of the game. It’s the first batter and I knew that they were good ball players, just get it out of the way early.”

Heinz struck out the next three batters to escape the first without damage.

And Heinz kept the strikes coming, finishing the day with 16 in a championship game that provided solid evidence the two best teams in the state were facing one another.

In a scoreless tie midway through the contest, it not only appeared that the first to make a mistake would lose, but the first to score would most likely win.

The Confederates saw their chance to grab a lead in the fourth elude them on a fortuitous bounce of the ball for Battlefield.

With Lee-Davis freshman Ryleigh Hawker on third, senior Meredith Holmes swatted a hard bouncer that glanced off the third baseman’s glove.

When the ball was deflected Davis sent Hawker racing for

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home.

“The ball hit off the third baseman’s glove and we thought it was going to be an error,” Davis said. “But a lucky hop hopped it right into the short stop’s glove.”

Battlefield’s Shannon Black fired the ball home where catcher Stephanie Figgins was able to make the tag on Hawker in a toss-up play at the plate.

Still scoreless in the top of the fifth, Davis made a brilliant adjustment on offense, switching to small ball.

“Coach told me before I got to the bag to sneaky bunt,” Melton said. “I trusted her and her opinion of what we needed to do, I did everything I could to get it down.”

Melton laid down a perfect bunt then sped towards first to beat the throw. When she was called safe, the normally stoic Melton released an emotioncharged scream, leaping off the ground with fist pumped in the air.

“You know, reaching for that bag felt so good,” Melton said.

“I’m just glad I didn’t pull any-

thing.”

Junior Lacie Madison followed Melton’s example and also reached safely via bunt.

Next up, a sacrifice bunt from sophomore catcher Haleigh Cottrell moved both runners into scoring position.

With two outs, Heinz hit a bouncer to Black at short and a moment of indecisiveness allowed Melton to score the only run of the game.

“That’s an amazing feeling, coming through like that but it’s everybody together,” Melton said. “We capitalize on the mistakes and Coach (Davis) has been saying offense wins games and defense wins championships. That’s all we could hope for tonight, that our defense was going to be on point and played lights out. Offense, we kept pushing through and fighting and that’s exactly what we needed to do.”

When Heinz threw her final strikeout of the game to give Lee-Davis the championship tears once again returned to the eyes of Melton.

“Coach Wyatt Hicks had

on defense,” Lee-Davis coach Jackie Davis said. “As long as we play good defense behind Kelly, she’s not going to give up enough hits in a row to hurt us.”

Holmes’ single to left in the fourth inning drove in pinchrunner Kinsee Stonebraker with the Confederates’ first run.

Stonebraker was running for Heinz, who reached base on an error by the shortstop.

Casey Price moved Stonebraker to second on a groundout and when the left fielder couldn’t corral Holmes’ hit, Stonebraker scored.

Lee-Davis added two runs in the fifth after leadoff batter Taylor Melton was hit by a pitch. After a sacrifice bunt

by Lacie Madison and an out,

Melton moved to third on a passed ball with Charyssa Parent at the plate. Parent then stroked an RBI single to right center. Singles by Heinz and Price loaded the bases, and Parent scored on a passed ball.

“We were on it from the beginning. Once things started going, they kept on going.

We kept our confidence up.

We were showing it tonight,” Holmes said.

Arthur Utley is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch.

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Inset: On the first pitch of the state championship game, Lee-Davis senior short stop Taylor Melton came inches shy of making an remarkable diving catch on the ball. It took a while for Melton to regroup after the play, above. But Melton bounced back to score the only run of the state championship game giving Lee-Davis the 2011 softball title.

been telling me all year that I would be coming up big and that was going to come through for the team when I needed it,” Melton sobbed. “It felt so good to be able to do that for my team this year, especially when it’s my last year, my last game.

“As a senior coming back after last year you really get a

taste of what it’s like to be on the losing side but it so much sweeter on the winning side,” Melton said.

To emphasize the emotions of the day, the skies broke loose just as the Confederates were handed the trophy. It was as if the heavens above were joining in the tearful celebration

Heinz hot and Price is right in state semis

Congratulations Hanover 10U

Double dose of doubles for Lee-Davis duo

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com CHANTILLY—- A year of expectations came full circle for the Lee-Davis softball team on Friday afternoon. Three-hundred and sixty-four days earlier at Westfield High School, Confederate pitcher Kelly Heinz threw a prefect game in the 2010 AAA state semifinals to advance Lee-Davis to the state championship game in softball.

Even though Lee-Davis fell to McLean the following day, the Confederates were immediately considered a virtual lock to return this season, having lost only one player to graduation. But so much returning talent added pressure rather than relieve it.

“I feel like last year we weren’t really expected to be there,” said Lee-Davis head coach Jackie Davis. “We knew that we were going to be good but we weren’t really expected to be there. This year the expectation was that we were going to be here.”

And a return to the state championship was more than just a matter of living up to expectations. Last season, every person in the Lee-Davis dugout left Westfield knowing that without errors they could have claimed the title. A return to this year’s championship game would provide the opportunity to erase that feeling.

“I want to finish it,” Davis said. “Last year I left here very upset. I knew that we had beaten ourselves with costly mistakes. I just want to make sure we leave here (Saturday) and that doesn’t happen again.”

The Confederates took care of the first step towards the goal in dramatic fashion with a 7-1 come from behind win over Grassfield in the semifinals.

A repeat of last year’s perfect game saw a quick exit for

Photo submitted by Michael McMillion Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local

Above left: Junior Casey Price connects on the first of her two doubles on the day. Price along with Kelly Heinz doubled up on doubles in the state semifinal win. Right: Junior Lacie Madison is congratulated after scoring the first run in the 7-1 victory over Grassfield.

Heinz when she walked the second Grassfield batter she faced. Heinz picked up three strikeouts to escape without damage, but she struggled early.

In the top of the second Grassfield took advantage.

Heinz started off with a walk of Seirra Shook and a successful bunt from Hannah Burmeister put two runners on with no outs. A sacrifice bunt from Kaitlin Springer advanced the runners and Brittany Walters sacrifice to second allowed Shook to score.

The Grizzly lead put LeeDavis in a situation they had only seen once this season; trailing their opponent. The only other team to take a lead on the Confederates this year was Patrick Henry, which handed the C-feds their only loss of the season.

Facing their second deficit, there were questions as to how they would react.

“We know that we’re a great hitting team,” said junior right fielder Casey Price. “You have to score one to win anyway so we weren’t too down on ourselves.”

It helped that Lee-Davis learned early on they could make contact on hurls from Grassfield pitcher Lacey McDougall. Lee-

Davis exited the bottom of the first as the result of three consecutive groundouts. The second inning brought a walk, a single, a fielder’s choice, and a ground out.

The Confederates knew it was only a matter of time before the hits started coming.

“We knew we’d get a rally and that’s what we did,” Price said.

In the bottom of the third, Lacie Madison reached on an error by McDougall moved to third on a single from Haleigh Cottrell and knotted the game at 1-1 on a wild pitch.

With one out, Heinz helped her own cause with a double to center. Priced followed her example by drilling a double to left center that drove in Parent and Kinsee Stonebreaker, who was pinch running for Heinz.

Ryleigh Hawker’s RBI single up the middle drove in Price for a 4-1 lead.

“It was kind of good for us to know what it feels like to come from behind and know that we’re not going to get down in that situation,” Heinz said. “It’s always good to be able to work in different situations and this is definitely one of them for us.”

The Lee-Davis offense picked up where it left off in the bottom of the fourth. With

two outs, Cottrell singled up the middle and Parent singled to right. Cottrell then came home on Heinz’s second double of the night.

Not to be outdone, Price hit her second double of the night to drive in Parent and Stonebreaker for the 7-1 margin.

According to Davis, the offensive spark of Heinz and Price developed from a late season roster change. “We actually flip-flopped them in the lineup one or two weeks before playoffs started,” Davis said. “I knew that teams might try to pitch around Kelly and I wanted somebody in strong behind her.

Casey’s a heck of a hitter and she showed it tonight.”

For Price, stepping up on the biggest stage is simply a payoff. “You’ve got to step up,” she said. “A lot of hard work in practice and you’ve played 25 games to get us ready for this and it’s time to do it.”

Holding the 7-1 lead, it was all Heinz down the stretch. The Gatorade Virginia Player of the Year finished off Grassfield having given up one hit and recording 12 strikeouts.

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Front from left: Cole Bowers, Nicklaus McMillion, Matthew Swierczewski, Jayce Catterton, Braden Lambert. Back: Jimmy Starnes, Michael Snead, Zach Lass, Landon Hensley, Logan Ransom, and Trevor Waters. Coaches: Jim Starnes, Michael McMillion and Chris Waters.

The Hanover Sports 10U baseball team won the 10 yr. old Virginia State Championship tournament held at Atlee Little League over Memorial Day weekend. During the tournament, the Sports went undefeated with a 6-0 record. In addition, they outscored their opponents 59-20 during the two day event. The entire team made contributions to the state championship victory. The Sports displayed power at the

plate, with home runs from Logan Ransom, Zach Lass and Landon Hensley. They were led in pitching on championship Sunday by Trevor Waters, Jimmy Starnes and Nicklaus McMillion. Hanover Sports finished their regular season by winning the Virginia State Championship and being ranked 1st in the state of Virginia and 5th in the nation.

Submitted by Michael McMillion

Congratulations 10U & Moms

Photo submitted by Michael McMillion

Jan and Jimmy Starnes, Robin and Nicklaus McMillion, Ann and Zach Lass, Jacquie and Landon Hensley, Robin and Logan Ransom, Sheila and Trevor Waters, Donna and Braden Lambert, Anita and Riggs Ellis, Amy and Matthew Swierczewski, Kari Dottellis and Jayce Catterton, and Angie and Cole BowersBrewer.

The Hanover Sports 10U baseball team won the Mother’s Day Championship on Mother’s Day. The Sports outscored their opponents in the tournament 42-10 and won each game by the slaughter rule.

The victory was a total team effort including Zach Lass and Landon Hensley hitting home runs during the tournament. Riggs Ellis led the team in overall pitching for the weekend.

Submitted by Michael McMillion

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Legion Post 175 team looking at a lean season Low turnout does not mean team lacks talent

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local When only 13 players showed up for Mechanicsville Post 175’s first practice of the American Legion baseball season, coach Eddie Gates was worried – even though nine are on the field at any given time, four extra players does not leave much room for error, or at least backup when players take off for vacations, jobs, and other commitments.

Is the future of Hanover County Legion baseball in jeopardy?

Not necessarily, according to Gates, but it makes it difficult to predict what kind of future this year’s team – which now has 17 players on its roster – will have.

Photos byu Jim Ridolphi/For The Local

Left: Post 175 shortstop Connor Overton (4) completes a fourth inning double play against Post 137. Above: A low turnout means few players are left in the dugout as subs.

“After June 20th, you’ve got to be down to 18,” Gates said. “It makes it a little tough when 17 come out and you don’t have to make any cuts – you’re wondering what you have and what you don’t have.

“A lot of the ones who are back are ones who played last year. They’re going to be seniors and some of them won’t be able to come back next year. Next year’s squad is going to be more of a trying situation because you

don’t know what you’re going to have at all.”

Gates normally has more than 30 aspiring players try out for the team, which leaves plenty of room to select the best players as the season winds down.

Long-time Post 175 coordinator Norman Bowles said lack of interest is not too blame for the low turnout this year.

Gates said showcase and travel teams draw away some players. These teams are much more expensive to get into – not to mention the cost of travel to out-of-state tournaments – but the expectation is that the kids will have better chances to get seen by professional and college

scouts.

Bowles said the perceived advantages of those teams, when compared to American Legion ball, may be a mirage.

Scouts can getter a better idea of a player’s ability when seeing them play several times over the course of Legion’s intense month-long schedule.

“I’ve been told by college and professional scouts that they see LEGION, pg. 43 `

Atlee tournament teaches more than baseball Special needs children get the spotlight

By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local It’s not hard find inspiration on a hot Saturday morning if you know where to look.

Eight teams from the Challenger League gathered at the Atlee Youth Sports Complex on Whippoorwill Road last weekend for their first annual tournament.

The celebration caps a seven-week season where the participating teams played each other in inter-league competition. “This is the first year Atlee is hosting the District 5 tournament,” said Bill Wilson, volunteer coordinator for the event.

“These are special needs kids from the region.”

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The term special people applies to everyone who associates themselves with this inspiring event. First and foremost, the athletes are special and their courageous, determined will to play a sport receives the recognition it deserves. Volunteers of all ages assist with every aspect of the games, and most say the experience is a rewarding experience for them.

One father, whose three sons were busy helping out with the games, said his group quickly learned the value of participating. “They quickly learn they get much more back than they give just being with these kids and helping.”

Wilson agreed. “One of the most significant benefits for the volunteers is the opportunity to interact with kids who aren’t’ easy to deal with sometimes,”

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he said.

Wilson’s 15-year-old son helps with the league as a volunteer, and like most teenagers, it’s hard to get him moving on Saturday morning. “At the end of the day, his heart is full watching these kids play baseball,” he said.

For the parents of special needs children, it’s a chance for a brief respite from the extra responsibilities associated with caring for special kids. They can sit and cheer their kids on from the stands, and enjoy watching them have fun.

“It gives them the opportunity of having the real experience of watching their kids play,” Wilson said.

Seven year old Tyler Berry is confined to a wheel chair, but Jim Ridolphi/For The Local it hasn’t deterred his love for Seven year old Tyler Berry, left, crosses the plate with the help of his seven-year old friend Josh see CHALLENGER, pg. 43 `

Freitas during last week’s Challenger League Tournament at the Atlee Sports Complex.

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sports. “It’s great for him to be out here,” said his mother, Robyn Longtain. “He loves sports and this is a chance for him to play.”

The willingness of a community to support special needs kids means everything to parents. Recently Chris Childress, a player on the Hanover Hawks baseball team, reached out to Connor Scanlan, a Challenger League participant. The Hanover baseball team signed a helmet for the youngster and posed for pictures at a recent Hawks game with the excited baseball fan.

“It meant so much to him,” said his mother, Lynda.

The Hanover players and parents volunteered regularly during the regular season after an initial team visit initiated by Hawks coach Charlie Dragum.

“It was just a wonderful day for the challenger kids, spending time with such a nice baseball team, team parents and the Hawks coaches,” Scanlan said.

For Connor, who has Down Syndrome and is battling leukemia, the recognition as a spe-

prefer to come to American Legion games, because they can follow the development of a kid,” Bowles said. “If you only see a kid on one weekend, you have no idea how they develop.”

More pressing matters draw players away, too.

“They’re getting at that age where they’ve got to make a choice a career or whether to just play ball in the summertime, or maybe to go to school and try to get a scholarship,” Gates said. “It’s kind of good, in a way, but it’s not any good for the Legion. They want to better themselves as far as their careers are going to be – they’re starting to focus on that.”

Summer school kept one player from returning this season. Another chose to spend the summer focused on weight training and conditioning.

Bowles said that turnout is cyclic, with Post 175 in a similar situation three years ago. He’s not worried that this year is the start of an undesirable trend.

“We’re alive and well,” Bowles said. “We’re doing OK. The good thing from the American Legion standpoint is that we meet new kids and new parents every year.”

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Connor Scanlan and his mom Lynda, were safe at second base and received the congratulations of a volunteer. Connor is wearing a signed helmet given to him by the Hanover Hawks baseball team.

cial “Hawk” provided a special moment. For the team members who made it happen, it left a lasting impression. The admiration is mutual.

“Connor brought the cap to school the next day and has worn both the helmet and cap just

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about every day,” Scanlan said.

Four games were played with teams from all across the region. The Ashland Challengers squared off with the Tuckahoe Reds. The Atlee Nationals took on the Mechanicsville Cubs, while Chesterfield entertained the Tuckahoe Yankees. The Huguenot Dodgers rounded out the schedule against the Mechanicsville Angels.

There were no losers in this tournament, and director Steve Van Huss said that’s exactly the

way it’s designed. “We have one goal here. We want these kids to have fun.”

Van Huss began the league four years ago at Atlee, but he said this year’s tournament takes everything to a new level. “It’s been great. An amazing thing about this event is the work of the volunteers,” Van Huss said.

“They coach the teams, they help the players and do everything else. Most of them are young kids and it’s a great experience for them.”

Congratulations Magic Mechanicsville Magic won the AA State Championship outscoring its opponents 83 32 in route to going 6 -0 over the holiday weekend. They are currently the #1 ranked USSSA AA team in the state of Virginia and in the Country.

Some key pitching perPhoto submitted by Christine Blythe. formances were turned in by Front: Caroline Nham, Nikki Rizer, Lauren Didlake, Jill Nix, Preston Eacho, Hunter Parker, Hannah Hedden and Natalie Nettemeyer. Back: Makayla Cole Schlothauer, Orion Salmon, Mackenzie Hoang, Emma McMichael, Claire Lewis, Riccardi, and Nathan Evans. and Schuyler Biltz. Coaches: Tom Nham, Cleve Nix, and Chris Cole and Preston had 12 and 10 Hoang. hits a piece, while Josh, Orion, Congratulations to the Richmond Strikers Comets U11 Girls Dylan and Ned each added for winning the U11 Navy Girls Division in the Dynamos 3rd eight hits. Nathan added a Annual Capital Cup Tournament on May 28-29. home run. Jacob, Ty and Jake Submitted by Tom Nham combined for 21 runs scored.

Post 175 was supposed to open its season Saturday with a double-header against South Richmond’s Post 137 at Atlee High School, which serves as it’s home field, but the severe thunderstorms that swept the area forced the cancellation of the nightcap.

In the opener, however, Michael Thomas, backed by a defense that pulled off three double plays, pitched a complete game in leading Mechanicsville to a 5-2 victory.

Brandon Angus led Post 175 offensively with a double and 2 RBI. Jordan Boze and Jack Edwards both knocked in runs, while Connor Overton and Thomas also had doubles for Mechanicsville.

Both Christian Hamlett and Brian Miltenberger accounted for two-thirds of Post 137’s offense with two hits apiece.

Hamlet knocked in one of South Richmond’s runs.

This Thursday, Post 175 travels to Patrick Henry to take on Post 206 in a 7 p.m. contest then hosts Post 184-P 3 p.m.

Sunday at Atlee.

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Post 137 (0-1), Post 175 (1-0).

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Correction In last week’s list of college Photo submitted by Melody Smither commitments from Lee-Davis, Front from left: Ned Anthony, Jake Durbin, Ty Boyette, Josh Durbin, Hunter Parker, Preston Eacho and Dylan Hairfield. Back: Travis Stallings was incorrectly designated as a D-lineman, Manager Dave Fose, Orion Riccardi, Cole Schlothauer, Nathan Evans, Coach Jim Durbin, Jacob Smither and Coach Buzz Stallings was a quarterback and Eacho. long snapper.

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Real Estate Auction Nominal Opening Bids Start at $1,000 ---------------------------52 Black Rock Rd, Mineral 4BR 3.5BA 2,520sf+/Sells: 4:00PM Thu., Jun. 23 on site ------------------------633 Magnolia Farms Drive, Petersburg 3BR 2BA 1,365sf+/1032 Woodhaven Drive, Richmond 3BR 1.5BA 1,404sf+/10824 Tuscola Drive, Chester 3BR 2BA 1,244sf+/7191 Mill Valley Rd., Mechanicsville 3BR 2.5BA 1,527sf+/Sells: 6:30PM Thu., Jun. 23 at 10824 Tuscola Drive, Chester --------------------------------Open to the Public Open this weekend, please go to williamsauction.com/june or call 800-801-8003 for details.

Many properties now available for online bidding!

A Buyer’s Premium (Buyer’s Fee in WI) may apply.

Williams & Williams VA Auctioneer: John Nicholls Auc Lic 1552 RS 45523

Residential for Rent ∫ APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 7297 Jackson Ave. , 2 story.

1-Master Bedroom & 1-additional bedroom, 1 Bath.

Large kitchen & den with C/A. Water & Trash Pickup provided. $725/mo. Available June 1st.

Call Dennis 746-8630 or 513-0717 King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/dryer, excellent location. $685/mo. Call 804-769-0867, www.colonial-squareapartments.com Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

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HOUSES UNFURNISHED

LakeRidge Square Apartments , Voted Hanover’s Best for 2010!

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

Old Church- 1600 sq. ft. Ranch. 3-BR, 1.5 BA. Eat-in kitchen & large yard. Completely Renovated. $1200/month. Available June 25th.

Call 804-241-7762

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 23116- 4BR 2.5 BA -2 story colonial, 2 car attached garage, 2,800 sq ft on 2.5 acres. Central air & heat, gas logs, ceramic tile on kitchen countertops and bathrooms. Large Master bedroom suite with small office or sitting room. 10477 Chamberlayne Rd. Available July 1st. $1850. month. 512-1780.

3 bdrm, 2 bath 1500 sq. ft. like new home located on a large wooded lot in Cedar Crest Sub. in King William for $1050 per month. Open floor plan, custom cabinets, gas fireplace, heat pump & wrap front porch. Available July 1st. Contact Balducci Builders, Inc. 804.730.0034 3 BR, 2 BA in the quiet community of Mill Trace All Appliances Included. Large deck, large fenced yard. No pets. No smoking. Available now. $1050. mo. + 1 mo. deposit. Credit check. 559-0535

4 BR 2 BA in the Mechanicsville Village area.

All appliances included. Large fenced yard.

No pets. No smoking. Available now. $1050. month + one month deposit. Call 730-0854 or 928-5565.

Hanover- 6 mi to Richmond. Pre Civil War home.

4 BR 3 BA. 6 stall barn with pasture. Hanover High District. $1500. per month for House and Barn or $1200. per month for House only. Deposit Required + Pet deposit. Call 746-4589 or 804-517-6583.

Mechanicsville - 3-bedroom , 1.5 bath rancher with washer/dryer. No Pets. Available August 1st. $1,000/month + $500 security deposit.

Call 804-690-4459 Mechanicsville - 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, living & great rooms, office/loft, deck, quiet location, on 2 acres, $1175/mo. Call 804 347 2235 owner/agent.

Mechanicsville - Beautiful brick home (7186 Hunterbrook Lane) approx. 3000 sq. ft, 4-bdrm, 3baths, eat-in kitchen with all stainless appliances incl. Hardwood floors, living & dining rooms & laundry room with washer/dryer hookup. Full finishes basement. Detached 2-car garage. Deposit Required. $1375/month. Call 804-530-0091 Mechanicsville- High Point Farms 3 BR 1.5 BA washer/dryer, dishwasher, full country porch, shed, paved drive. Available Immedialtely. $950. per month + security deposit. 564-2666

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VACATION, WATERFRONT & RESORT Condo Myrtle Beach, SC - 3-bedrooms, 2-bath, 2balconies. Ocean Front. Excellent Condition. Call to book your vacation today at 730-6348.

Business & Service Directory ADULT CARE ASSISTED LIVING AVAILABLE Dignity First Manor 4356 Rockhill Road, Mechanicsville Your loved ones will be comfortable, secure, and well cared for in our fully licensed, spacious and beautiful country home setting by our compassionate, well trained staff. Private and double occupancy rooms available immediately.

Call John Morris, RN, ALFA 804-301-8514 today for full details.

COMPANION CARE - 12 years Experience.

Available 8 a to 4 p.

Call Elizabeth Gregory, 804-559-1959.

CHILD CARE Experienced Mom has openings for children ages 2 1/2 & up. Excellent care. Meals & Snacks Prov.

High Point Farms - CHES Bus Line. CPR Certified.

References Avail. Great Rates. Kim 804-402-3347 FT/PT openings in a Great, Learning & Loving Day Care. 25 yrs exp. Call 909-2333.

Just Like Home Child Care has immediate openings for ages 2-4.

Call 730-8998.

Loving Childcare for newborn & up.

Non-Smoker. Near 360. References.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES McGuinn Auto located in Mechanicsville Towing - Flatbed Service 746-4529 Serving the Greater Richmond Area for 35 years. $10 off your tow with this ad!

ON TIME TOWING INC. 804-539-8697 DISPATCH 24 HR LINE Car stalled or junked truck Broken cars leave you stuck, Call our truck @ On Time Towing. We will get you back on line on time.

WE also provide Property Patrol with great perks.

ADVERTISE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Uncontested Divorces & Separation Agreements

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

Saturday Appointments 7301 Hanover Green Dr. Mechanicsville

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING AN EYE FOR DETAIL Experienced. Excellent References.

Summer Specials!

Free Estimates. Call 262-2603 Cleaning by Sherry Home & Office with a Personal Touch.

Insured. Call 363-1410 Cleanings tailored to meet your needs. Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly. Licensed/Bonded.

References Provided. Call Crystal 229-6121.

House Cleaning - With school letting out, vacations around the corner & working a full time job who has time to clean their own house. Wkly, BiWkly & Monthly. Affordable Rates. Cleaning Supplies Furnished. References Available. Call Sherri Brockwell with your cleaning needs, 804-517-2230 Lori’s Cleaning Service - Residential & Office Buildings. Experienced & Dependable. Reasonable Rates. References Available. Free Estimates.

Call 559-4088 T-N-T Cleaning Inc. offers regular & Spring cleaning for res/comm. & new construction. Bonded.

Ins. Call 746-8805

HAULING

Announcements AUCTION SALES

Huge Onsite Auction Historic Rosemount Farm Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 10AM (Sale Held Rain or Shine Under Large Tent – Refreshments Available)

422 Rose Mt Road Hustle, VA 22476 (Directions) From Richmond: N. on Rt# 301 Take Right onto Rt#17 Aprox 11 miles on Right (Follow Signs) From Fredericksburg: S. on Rt# 301 Take Left onto Rt#17 Aprox 11 miles on Right (Follow Signs) Grindstaff’s Auction’s & Realty Inc. is excited to announce this great auction to include the contents of this 3 level historical farm house and multiple outbuildings (Ca. 1755) belonging to Walter Hunter Janney former owner of Fredricksburg Hardware Store and Jules Reid Janney Clothing Designer and Interior Designer. Included in this sale will be civil war memorabilia, period antiques, quality reproductions, art, rugs, blue & grey decorated stoneware, clocks, glassware, decorative accessories, and MUCH MORE! RS 45522 For more information, terms, and photos visit: www.GrindstaffAuctions.com

û Abandoned Junk Cars Wanted û Pay $300 up to $1,000 No title needed. 804-677-0156. TD 40396 FREE TOWING -No Title Needed. $325/up Cash Paid for all Junk cars/trucks. 804-247-8640TD 41192

POWER WASHING

Affordable Powerwash Houses, Roofs, Decks, Lic & Ins. 550-2345

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YARD & ESTATE SALES Fini Estate Sales - June 17th - 19th, Daily 10 - 3.

7389 Lexington Drive, 23111 Antique furniture, mahogany dining room set, mahogany bedroom suites, beautiful glassware, two vintage Seeburg juke boxes, + so much more.

See pics at www.finiestatesales.com HUGE Multi Family Yard Sale Parson’s Cause Sub, near Studley store. Name Brand boy, girl, & adult clothes, toys, furniture, quality household, exercise equipment, Longaberger and MORE! Fri. & Sat. June 17th & 18th, 7am - Noon.

9935 Revolutionary Place, 23116.

NEW AYLETT ANTIQUE MALL - NOW OPEN! RT. 360 East past Central Garage, Approx. 1.5 miles on left (Make U-Turn before Tasty Freeze) into LaCasa Furniture lot. Good Stuff. Dealers Needed.

Reasonable Rent! Tues. - Sat. 10-6, Sun 12-5.

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

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

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Pets & Animals PET SUPPLIES & SERVICES IN HOME PET GROOMING

By Appointment Only Est. 1984. Reasonable Rates Call 272-0701

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Farmers’ Markets FARM & DAIRY EQUIPMENT TRACTOR - ’62 Int’l Cub-Loboy with 60" belly mower, exc cond. $2500. 804-746-5000 or 363-7131

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NAYOLIY AMIGOS Trading as: SAPORI ITALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANT, 7154 Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville, Hanover County Virginia 23111.

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Beer and Wine, Mixed Beverages On Premises License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Yofre A. Blanco, President/Owner WALGREEN CO. Trading as: Walgreen #12496, 9268 Chamberlayne Rd. Mechanicsville, Hanover County Virginia 23116.

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine and Beer Off Premises License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.

Margarita Kellan - Walgreen Co, Assistant Secretary

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks.

Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812

GENERAL REPAIRS

HOUSEWASHING

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

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

CHIMNEY CLEANING

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

Hanover Chimney Sweeps - Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

New Homes, Additions, Florida Rooms, Garages, Decks, Interior Trim, Masonry, Pole Barns, Railings & More. Licensed/Insured. Call Murphy & Toland Inc. for your free estimate, 804-912-5222.

DRIVEWAYS 10% off with this ad - DRIVEWAY SEAL COATING Hand Applied - Commercial Grade Call Seal This! LLC 248-1654 www.richmondsealing.com

HAULING

Charles Stanley, Jr. Paving & Sealing Early Bird Special!

Free Estimates. Call 804-925-3999 -SEASON SPECIAL- Load of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $195.

Top Soil $175/ per load. Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 400-9957 Stoneman Paving Co. Inc. Res/Com. Asphalt, Concrete, Seal Coating & Striping, Driveways, Patios, & Pool Decks. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs. exp. 746-9102 stonemanpaving.com

ELECTRICAL

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

FENCING

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

Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices!

Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

FLOORS Carpet, Vinyl, VCT, Wood, Laminate, Ceramic Virginia Flooring Specialists Free Estimates (804)-244-1239 Check out Photos on Facebook Hardwood Installation & Refinishing. Laminate & Tile flooring also. Licensed & Insured.

Call Derrick 804-928-6564.

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HEATING/AC BELL CREEK Heating- Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance.

31 yrs exp. Lic. BBB 559-1045.

HOME REPAIRS

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 Cheap Lawn Care / Handyman Service - There is no job that I can’t handle from Home Repair/ Improvements down to just having someone cut your grass. Discounts available for Seniors or Referrals. Call Josh for Free Estimate at 804-512-7352

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.

Braco Home Improvement - Interior & Exterior .

Lawn Maintenance, Roofing, Decks & all your home improvement needs. 30-years experience.

Licensed & Insured. Call Scott 258-0752 C.A.E. Home Repair & Renovation Service Offering Windows & Doors, Siding & Trim, Rotten Wood Replacement, Painting, Gutters & More. Save BIG Bucks, call now 804-267-9374.

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

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

**Fence Scapes** Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Aluminum & Railings. Lic. & Ins. Free Estimates. 559-8797

Mechanicsville Garage Door Sales & Service.

254-0398

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

Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home.

No job too small. 20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845

Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp.

Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184

GARAGES/GARAGE DOORS

Ritchie Home Improvement - Additions, Decks, Garages, Screened Porches, Sheds, Windows & Siding. Repairs & Improvements of all sizes. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call 512-7441

LAWN CARE

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs.

Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

HOUSEWASHING BL&G Powerwashing Lic / Ins. Houses, Decks, Fences etc. Deck Sealing & Staining avail. Free Est, Donald Cassity 317-9156, 779-0349. www.BLGPowerwashing.com Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutter Cleaning Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393 JAY-M’S POWER WASHING Houses, Decks, Driveways Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured 730-4969 / 363-6988 Lee-Davis Powerwashing - Homes, Roofs, Decks, etc. Free Est. Lic/Ins. Call Keith Lowry 690-9387.

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

Gutter Cleaning & Covers. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 15 years experience. Call 683-9866

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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 RJ. Davis Lawn Care, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Service, 798-0492 rjdavislawncare.com Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Pruning, Trimming, Mowing, Complete Lawn Care 779-7046

PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

PAINTING 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 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.

Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal, Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm.

804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator 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

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS HOUSEWASHING Mobile Perfection Auto Detailing & Powerwashing.

Locally Owned & operated for 10 Years! Lic/Ins. Call Now for Spring House & Deck wash SPECIALS, 804-539-9682. www.mpadrichmond.com

PAINTING Berberich General Contracting - Local Interior & Exterior Painting and Powerwashing Servicing Mechanicsville Since 1988 Call 779-3118 or 334-0919 Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 It Fitz Plumbing 30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979 Paul Brown Plumbing - 28 years in business.

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

PLUMBING Manager, Jonathan Perry 559-9166 (O) or (804) 310-9045 (M) We specialize in Residential & Comercial Plumbing Repair.

Back Flow Testing & Repair. Water Heater Repair & Service. Visit our website - www.markallc.com

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

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Part Time Model Home Coordinator wanted.

Royal Dominion Homes is seeking a model home coordinator in the Ashland area. This position will require 25 to 30 hours a week. We are looking for someone who is organized and likes to work with customers. Call Jason Burrows at 804-723-5641 for details and to set an appointment.

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Hair Stylist - 2-Booth Rentals Available & Nail Tech - 1- Booth Rental Available. Low Rent & 1st Month Free! Make own schedule. Great Money & Many Extras. Call Mickey, 339-7993 .

Agriberry Needs Harvesters! Teens and up for Part-time, seasonal positions beginning at $7.25/hr email letter of interest to agriberry@gmail.com

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Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500 wkly potential. 1-985-646-1700 , Dept. VA-2713

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

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References.

Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

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Recruitment INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE Auto Tech/Mechanic - Hiring at Family owned business. State inspec lic preferred; not required.

Salary position based on experience. Work consists of used car sales/repair. Oliver 804-928-4321 109006@apply.TimesDispatch.com

HEALTHCARE Lab Specialist in Richmond, VA. Basic & clinical research protocols, including microsurgery on rats, histological & statistical analysis & neurophysiologic testing. Mail resumes to Deborah Slayden, VCU Health System Authority, 701 East Franklin Street, 9th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219

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.

President in Richmond, VA. Resp for providing strategic leadership for co. Establish long-range goals, strategies, plans & policies. Send resume to: Jean H. Klele, HR Mgr, Hauni Richmond Inc., 2800 Charles City Rd, Richmond, VA 23231

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Spring into the Real Estate Market!

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

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

Great 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathroom Colonial on almost a half-acre lot located in a cul-de-sac. Formal living room and dining room with crown molding and hardwood floors. Large family room with fireplace and open to huge eat-in kitchen. Two-zone heat pump (one is new), long unpaved driveway and Atlee schools top off this wonderful home. $212,600.

This 3100+ brick Rancher with new roof, new replacement windows, new vinyl flooring and hardwood floors. Upper level has 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, office with separate entrance, kitchen, and bath. In-law apartment has huge family room, kitchen, full bath, bedroom, & laundry room. 1-car garage w/ 2-car carport.

Well-landscaped on cul-de-sac. $199,950.

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In-law Apartment

Looking for a lot of square footage?

This lovely home offers 1930’s style with 2011 updates and amenities! This 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 1,750 sq. ft. home sits on a large ¾ acre sub-dividable corner lot with 2-car detached garage with electricity & workshop, new windows & vinyl siding, unfinished 2nd floor, full country front porch and rear deck, refinished hardwood floors, crown molding, updated fixtures, family room with recessed lighting and fireplace, formal living and dining rooms, huge kitchen with stainless steel stove & fridge, new dishwasher, microwave, cabinets, countertops, & flooring. $129,950.

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

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Strawhorn

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

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

Battlefield Farms

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

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

Tons of Square Footage for the Price!

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

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

Mechanicsville

Horses Anyone?

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

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Davis Place New homes being built in the new section of Davis Place in Mechanicsville!

Ranchers and 2-stories available. Over 40 floor plans to choose from. Several options available. Many lots to choose from. Starting in the $220’s.

Call Woody Hogg for more details on this great opportunity!

804-427-5100

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

New Kent

W NE ICE PR

Charming 3 bedroom Rancher that has been completely renovated.

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

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

Kings Charter 10272 Radford Mill Terrace

Cul-de-sac. Spacious and private fenced backyard. Twotiered deck. 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths. Kitchen opens to Family Room. Formal rooms and kitchen with hardwoods. Dining room with dry bar. Almost 2,600 sq. ft. $305,000. Call for an appointment today! MLS # 1112496.

Call Laurel Bartlett at 804-363-6661.

Great opportunity to own 53 acres close to Richmond. About 14 acres of this lot is open and the rest is wooded. There is a stream located on the edge of the property.

This property is great for horses, hunting, or can be divided.

Call for more details! $325,000.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Battlefield Green

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

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

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Beaverdam Bluffs

Charming Chalet Rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and bay window, open family room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, master bedroom, fenced rear yard, and rear deck. Seller is providing 1-year buyers home warranty. Owner will pay $2,000 in closing. $152,500.

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

Mansfield Woods

13969 Pagehurst Terrace Brick end unit that gets great sunlight! Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, granite in the kitchen, private aggregate patio, slate roof, with garage, and so much more! $364,900.

Call Jeremy Roberts at 804-382-6899.

Varina’s Newest Subdivision!

2-stories and Ranchers Available.

Starting at $199,000.

1 - 10 Acre Lots. Open House every Sunday 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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

New To Market!

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2½ bathroom Cape on large well-landscaped lot. This home is full of updates that you will love. Large eat-in kitchen, dining room, family room with fireplace, laundry room, and 3 bedrooms. New hardwood floors downstairs, updated kitchen, and all new appliances. 26 x 40 detached garage with bonus room for workshop or “man cave.” This home is fabulous. $244,900.

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

Call Kathy Carmichael at 804-683-0011.

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

Spicetree

10 ACRES

In-Law Suite

Wonderful home featuring 5 bedrooms, 3½ baths, and amazing outdoor living space with covered rear porch, stamped concrete, and more. Large rooms throughout, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, huge family room, fenced yard, extended paved driveway, rear shed, and much more. Home warranty!

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

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The Mechanicsville Local

Battlefield Green Beautiful 2,024 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2½ bath 2-story on a cul-desac with one-car garage, Florida room, fenced yard, large rooms, gas fireplace, tile eat-in kitchen, stainless appliances, formal dining room, huge master suite, and community amenities.

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

June 15, 2011

Kings Charter Sunroom, open floor plan, heavy moldings, hardwoods, 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, private fenced yard with shed, culde-sac lot, 2-zone HVAC, vinyl siding, almost 2,700 sq. ft., 2-car garage, and more! Sensationally priced at $298,500!

MLS #1116039, website www.Lbrtlettrealtor.com

Call Laurel Bartlett at 804-363-6661 to see!

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.