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Harris: future A change in command looks positive ‘Golden’ is how County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. told a group of Hanover business leaders the economic forecast looks optimistic for the county. According to all indicators, the county is emerging from the dismal figures that reached crisis level in 2009. Members of the Hanover Business Council of the Greater Richmond Chamber see HARRIS, pg. 31

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Director Lynn Watson, left, interviews Hannah Grace Matthews during Saturday’s 2011 Tiny Miss/Little Miss Hanover Tomato Festival Pageant. For more on the pageant, turn to page 34.

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com or Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, leaving the position as superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools has him “stepping SPECIAL away from SUPPLEMENT something that’s golden.” After 16 years at the helm of the school district, he officially retires on Thursday, June 30. Since 1995, he has been the guiding force in the successes the system has become

see CHIEF, pg. 8

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Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, right, applauds the official announcement of Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, left, being named the 12th superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. Also shown are School Board members Sue Forbes Watson, Ann F.H. Gladstone and Robert L. Wood.

A confident successor ready to serve By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com r. Jamelle S. Wilson always seems to be smiling. She smiles when she walks the hallways of the Central Office of Hanover County Public Schools and smiles when she greets people. When she

talks, she smiles and uses hand gestures to accentuate her words. But, as she prepares to take over the school district as its 12th superintendent, Wilson realizes the challenges she faces. Described as warm and friendly, with an outgoing personality, she comes in as the see SUCCESSOR, pg. 13

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People who have been wondering when the Lee Davis Road/Cold Harbor Road/Walnut Grove Road project will be completed can start planning to forget the detours and return to their normal driving routes by the end of July. “We expect to have the project complete within the next 30 days,” VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) spokesperson Taya Jarman said last week. “The project at this point is on schedule, and we do not anticipate any delays in finishing.” The project modified traffic signals and constructed left and right turn lanes on all four directions of the intersection. Traffic counts in 2010 estimated that 25,000 vehicles a day pass through the intersection. Cold Harbor Road had 10,000 vehicles, while Lee-

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Lee-Davis Road is shown as it intersects with the Walnut Grove Road and Cold Harbor Road. Two tall support beams for stop lights are on either side. According to one of the crew working the site, another contractor is expected to install the stop lights within the next few weeks.

Davis Road had 9,000 and Walnut Grove Road 6,000. According to VDOT, the improvements will increase capacity of the intersections and increase safety by providing adequate turn and merge lanes, resulting in the reduction of rear-end collisions. The project costs $1.5 million and was funded by federal and state contributions. The federal government contributed 80 percent and the state funded 20 percent. State contributions were allocated

from maintenance funds. “The project is expected to come in on budget,” Jarman added. “Unless we have an unexpected delay or costs, we’ll finish on time and be on budget.” While motorists, who have been dealing with the closure since November, will welcome the project’s completion, VDOT isn’t planning a big ceremony. “When we finish, we’ll just take down the detours and let the traffic flow,” Jarman said.

ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ..........10-12 Calendar ................. 26 Celebrations ........... 29 TV grids..............32-34 OMISSION Braedon Kinney’s name was inadvertently omitted from the Honor Roll for the third nine weeks at Battlefield Park Elementary School. The school’s honors lists appeared in the June 22 edition of The Local. We apologize for the omission.

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Suspect stole items at location on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect stole items at location on Snowshed Lane.

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

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Suspects assaulted each other at location on Ashcake Station Place. Suspect assaulted victim at location on Ashcake Station Place.

Suspect was in possession of a concealed weapon at location on Overhill Dr.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Old Ridge Rd.

Suspect passed a bad check at location on Ashcake Rd. Unknown suspect(s) used victim’s information without permission on Independence Rd.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Kings Dominion Blvd.

Suspect stole items at location on Hennessy Way.

Suspect trespassed at location on Ashcake Station Place.

Suspect stole item at location on Theme Park Way. Suspect assaulted victim at location on St. Peters Church Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Brook Way Ct.

Suspect was in possession of concealed weapon on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Garden Park Lane.

Suspect stole items at location on Stand Circle.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Tack Room Dr.

Suspect passed bad check at location on Walnut Grove Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Little Sorrel Dr. Suspect stole items at location on Patrick Henry Rd. Suspect obtained information without permission on Mountain Rd.

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Chalkley summarizes new laws Commonwealth’s Attorney explains impact on criminal justice system (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Hanover County Commonwealth’s Attorney R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III.) The following is a summary of the new laws or amendments to existing laws passed by the General Assembly that either directly or indirectly affect the criminal justice system. The article does not reflect every new law or amendment, only those which are of major interest to the citizens and the criminal justice system. If any reader has a question about the laws or amendments mentioned, call Trip Chalkley at his direct dial number, 3656186. A magistrate cannot issue a felony warrant based upon a citizen complaint without authorization by the attorney for the Commonwealth or by a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the alleged offense. The complaint must be in writing. New gambling legislation clarifies what is consideration by the amendment to §18.2-325 and repeal of §18.2-325.1. The purchase of product, Internet access or other thing for free points or other “measurable units” used to win money, is consideration for purposes of illegal gambling if the free points and/or measurable units are of insufficient value to justify the purchase or are merely incidental to the chance to win money. Emergency legislation was passed to criminalize acts involving synthetic marijuana, for example, Spice, K-2. Possession of this substance is a class 1 misdemeanor, distribution is a class 6 felony and manufacturing synthetic marijuana carries a penalty of five to 30 years in the penitentiary and fines up to $10,000. This substance is a severe health risk and the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office moved quickly in March, after the emergency legislation, to make several arrests of those who were offering the substance for sale. Fire marshals and ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) agents were given the same protection as law enforcement officers by the enhanced penalty for assault on either agent while in performance of official duties. Such an assault is punishable by up to five years with a minimum mandatory six months period of incarceration. Also

receiving greater protection were emergency health care providers. An assault upon such an individual would result in a minimum 15 day sentence with a two day mandatory jail sentence. ABC special agents may arrest, without a warrant, a person who commits any crime in the agent’s presence or any person whom the agent has probable cause to believe committed a felony, not in the agent’s presence. Falsifying patient records with the intent to defraud is now punishable as a class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine up to $2,500). The manufacture or sale CHALKLEY of a fictitious birth certificate for the purpose of establishing a false identity is a class 6 felony (up to five years and/or a fine up to $2,500). Juveniles may now be arrested on a summons for underage drinking and driving and for possession of marijuana without a petition if the juvenile is released to a guardian pending the court date. On a summons alleging possession of marijuana, the juvenile must decide 10 days prior to trial whether he or she wishes to go to juvenile court or be referred to intake for disposition. The abduction statute was amended to include the abduction of any person with the intent to extort money or pecuniary benefit, of any person for the purpose of prostitution and of any minor for the purpose of manufacturing child pornography. Convictions carry a possible life sentence and any sentence imposed for sexual offenses which is less than life must have a suspended sentence of at least 40 years suspended for life in addition to a 20 year minimum sentence. §18.2-456, the procuring statute, was amended to read that causing any person to engage in forced labor or services, concubinage, prostitution or the manufacture of any obscene material or child pornography was a class 4 felony (2-10 years). Property owned by an individual which is used to

further the abduction of a child is now subject to lawful seizure and forfeiture. For purposes of obscene language over any telephone, the statue has been amended to include any electronically transmitted communication producing a visual or electronic message that is received or transmitted by cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications source. The new statute may be of benefit in sexting situations. The General Assembly created a new code section (C) to §18.2-308.1. The new subsection makes possessing any firearm within a school building with the intent to use the firearm within a school building, attempt to use the firearm or displaying such weapon in a threatening manner a class 6 felony. The agent of the owner, lessee, custodian or other person lawfully in charge of a property has the same authority as the principal to prohibit trespassing. Emergency legislation fixed the statute requiring vehicles to stop when approaching school buses taking on or discharging children. Prior to the amendment, the statute, as written, required the driver of the approaching vehicle to stop the school bus. The General Assembly toughened several alcohol-related laws. Underage drinking and driving has the loss of driving privilege period increased from six months to one year and a minimum $500.00 fine or 50 hours of community service. It is now a class 1 misdemeanor to provide alcoholic beverages to persons under 21 years having reason to know about the under-age status of that person. Prosecutors now have three business days to file Melendez-Diaz notices and DUI breath certificates with the clerk of court after providing the same to the defendant. Currently these are required to be filed on same day. Persons arrested for boating while intoxicated may be transferred to another law enforcement officer who may obtain a warrant based upon statements made to him by the arresting officer. Those receiving a restricted operator’s license may be authorized to travel to jail on weekends or non-consecutive days. The venue (location of trial) for comsee CHALKLEY, pg. 17

Supervisors OK $19,503 cash proﬀer amount By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com The Hanover Board of Supervisors have agreed to leave the cash proffer amount for fiscal 2012 at $19,503 per dwelling unit. Unanimous action was taken during last Wednesday’s regular meeting, Proffers for previous years will be adjusted three percent for inflation based on the Consumer Price Index and the adjusted amount will not exceed $19,503. A cash proffer is a fee paid by developers to offset the impact of new residents on the county’s infrastructure on items like roads, schools and other services. Hanover County continues to have the highest proffer rate in Central Virginia. In other business, Earl J. Hunter Jr. and John F. Axselle III were reappointed to serve four- year terms on the Hanover County School Board. Hunter represents the Henry District and will be serving his sixth term on the School Board, while Axselle, who represents the Beaverdam district, will be serving his fifth term. Axselle is chair of the School Board. Before conducting regular business, the supervisors conducted a workshop to examine the county’s mission, vision and value statements that were drafted in the spring of 2002. They were dissected word by word as the supervisors attempted to craft new statements that would be more appropriate to today. Anna Marie Lauranzon, director of marketing and communications at Randolph-

Macon College, was the workshop facilitator. “Today, we were just throwing out ideas and getting input as we examined the current statements,” Lauranzon said. “I’ll take their ideas and work on refining them and come back to the supervisors in two or three months with several options for each statement.” When the workshop started, each supervisor was given five minutes to come up with his

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Anna Marie Lauranzon, left, served as facilitator for a workshop conducted by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday. Also shown are Frank W. Harksen, deputy county administrator, and Sterling E. Rives III, county attorney.

or her own mission statement. Lauranzon then had chair Debbie Winans read her version, which was: “Where government focuses on the efficient and effective delivery of vital services to provide for the education, health and safety of the

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Being the best will remain top priority With the confidence the Hanover County School Board placed in its unanimous decision to appoint Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson as the 12th superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, a new day is dawning with our education system. While it will be unusual not to see — and seek comment from — Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, we too are confident in that Wilson will be just as visible and accessible. She has proven this in her previous position as assistant superintendent of instructional leadership. Wilson’s tenure with Roberson will prove beneficial in countless ways. We know she will “make her mark” on the school district, but also expect touches of the type of leadership her mentor displayed. We can view this change in command as an exciting time for our county. We will miss Roberson and the nationwide — and even international — acclaim he brought to the school system. But we also believe Wilson will continue what we expect from our schools: To be the best. As she assumes the role on Friday, we fully expect Wilson’s leadership to bring a new tradition to an already successful operation.

Etc. ☞ OK, it’s been a real eye-opener to this writer, who freely admits to being a convenience junkie. Based on the responses to the recent request concerning Internet service issues, there are too many areas in our county that are being ignored/deprived. And, no, this isn’t a “pointing fingers” situation in an election year. It seems county officials are trying to help their constituents. We are pursuing service providers and our elected leaders in gaining more insight — and hopefully resolution to the problem. Did anybody else just hear the squealing of dial-up?! ☞ Happy Fourth of July! Be safe, enjoy and, most of all, take time to remember what we’re celebrating. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views Thank you, Coach Dragum, for all you do for Hanover High School. Barbara Carter I am responding to an article regarding the Hanover Mechanicsville Hawks baseball team. My apologies to Coach Charlie Dragum. see LETTERS, pg. 17 We are so quick to write a letter of complaint but do not take the time to write a letter of praise. I should have written a letter to praise Coach Dragum’s coaching job long ago, but writing a letter to the editor is far out of my comfort zone. The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of However, after reading the letter to the editor about interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your Coach Dragum, I had to come out out of my comfort zone address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to and give my personal opinion of how I see him as a coach. edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be Coach Dragum, in my opinion, is a great coach. My published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers grandsons have been coached by Coach Dragum and the and not The Mechanicsville Local. Hawk staff. Send letters to: Charlie Dragum is not only a good baseball coach but The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, a good person who not only teaches these young men the Mechanicsville, VA 23111 skills of baseball but he cares about their grades, appearance Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com and teaching them that one person does not make a team.

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Fireworks, parades, concerts slated (Editor’s note: The following lists the many state and regional events scheduled for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.) FIREWORKS Saturday, July 2 ★ Free community parade and festival from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring inflatables, interactive games and give-aways. Jon Burkett, WTVR6, will be the parade grand marshal. Nutzy and Zinger from the Flying Squirrels also will be in the parade. Many personalities will be available for meet/greet/autographs at the festival. A silent auction will take place during the festival. VCU coach Shaka Smart autographed basketballs, theme gift baskets, and David Baldacci autographed books are just a few of the auction items. For more information, visit www.parhamparade.com. ★ The Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department presents an evening of spectacular fireworks in Powhatan. The event is located at the Jacques Gits Farm at 2693 Rocky Oak Road in Powhatan. Gates open at 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk are the highlight of the night — and this year you can watch in 3D. Join the firefighters for live music, children’s activities, food and craft vendors. dmission is $20/car load or $15/car load with a dona-

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tion to The Food Bank (five-item minimum) ★ The USAF Heritage of America Band Independence Day Concert will be held in Williamsburg from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The USAF Heritage of America Band from Langley Air Force Base will entertain the crowd with patriotic tunes, American music and popular classics. The concert is free. Bring a lawn chair. For more information, visit www.merchantsquare.org. ★ The Saunders Volunteer Fire Company will present its annual Smith Mountain Lake Fireworks and Fire Company Fundraiser hosted by Parkway Marina in Huddleston on Saturday, July 2, Rain date is Sunday, July 3. The fireworks presentation is preceded by a fun-filled day

HAAC readies for special holiday The Hanover Arts and Activities Center will sponsor its July 4th celebration, featuring a parade that lines up at 10:15 a.m. at the Henry Clay Elementary School/War Memorial parking lot and steps off at 11 a.m. A patriotic concert and sing-along will follow on the lawn, featuring the Hanover Concert Band. At 9 a.m., the Friends of the

Ashland Library Book sale will be held inside the center. Entries for the Apple Pie Contest must be brought to the center between 9 and 10:30 a.m. Winning pies will be auctioned, and prizes will be awarded. For more details, call 7982728, e-mail info@hanoverarts. org or visit www.hanoverarts. org.

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The Fourth of July is fast approaching and with it comes celebrations, festive times and fireworks. Hanover County Fire/EMS wants to be sure that citizens are aware of the laws regulating fireworks and their proper use. In Virginia, it is illegal to sell, buy, use, ignite or explode firecrackers, skyrockets or similar things that contain any explosives or inflammable compound or substances that explode, rise into the air or travel laterally, or fire projectiles into the air. The only fireworks legally allowed to be sold or used in Virginia are sparklers, foun-

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The weather is getting warmer, Hanover reign with bragging rights until next year. Don’t have a great recipe, don’t worry. tomatoes are starting to ripen on the vine, There are and that means it’s almost time for the categor ies Hanover Tomato Festival! for those This year the festival will feature a with green revamped Hanover Tomato Contest, so thumbs as now’s the time to start perfecting your best well. Enter recipe. your largJudges are ready to taste your best salsa est, smallor tomato-based dish made with the one est, tastiest, and only Hanover tomato. green and Winners of the recipe contest will have the chance for their prized dish to be fea- even ugliest Hanover tomato for judging tured during the month of August in both and prizes. All tomato entries must feature Hanover Riverbound Café and Marty’s Grill, and will

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known for throughout the state and nation. Roberson, who announced his retirement plans in December, said the timing was influenced by a school system that he considers to be “in sound condition. We’ve weathered this perfect financial storm as well as anyone could hope for. There will always be more to do to make us strong, but I liken this moment in time to when I came in 1995: The nation was coming out of a recession and the new School Board and the superintendent had the opportunity to imagine what their future could be as resources started to flow again.” After being part of the education system for 50 years — either as a student, teacher or administrator — Roberson said, “It’s OK to imagine what the next chapter is.” He said he would “be forever grateful for the tremendous team that has come together to nurture Hanover County Public Schools to be the prominent player that it is in the region, state, nation and our world. Together we have all seen Hanover County become increasingly a destination location.”

He looks back on his tenure with enthusiasm, realizing the influence the county schools have had on Hanover’s continuing growth and development. As superintendent, he said he has been able to experience “many wonderful moments and something remarkable” every day. Highlights in his Hanover County career include leading community efforts during referenda campaigns, a time he calls “tremendously fulfilling because of the results and what they meant.” In 1997, Hanover County voters approved the request for school construction by a 2-1 margin. With the understanding, Roberson said, “that a 10-cent tax increase would be required.” Less than a decade later, in 2005, voters approved the request for the next round of construction by a 4-1 vote. “These outcomes permitted the new construction of a third of our existing schools, the renovations at all others, and deeper investments in our technology infrastructure,” he added. “The voters’ permission also enabled the county to achieve its AAA bond rating. Above all, this result was a clear demonstration of the community’s resolve to lift the

tomatoes and must be submitted with completed entry form and fee no later than 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9. Entries will be judged on-site at the Hanover Tomato Festival on Saturday, July 9, at Pole Green Park, and winners will be announced on the main entertainment stage during the event. For more information on the Hanover Tomato Contest categories, rules and regulations, along with an entry form, visit www.hanovertomatofestival.com. For more information, contact Hanover Parks and Recreation at 365-7150 or e-mail hanovertomatofestival@co.hanover.va.us.

condition of its schools. The team effort was tremendous!” His years in Hanover County have afforded him many reasons to be proud, including the creation “of new paths of educational opportunity, many new paths to individual success than what we had prior to 1995.” Since he arrived, the school district has welcomed the JROTC program, International Baccalaureate (IB) program, swim team, field hockey teams, lacrosse and robotics, as well as career and technical opportunities. “Today, Hanover students have so many substantive options to select from the school community.” He said the school system “is truly committed to providing quality service to all of its children.” The years here, Roberson continued, have enabled him to be part of a community and make a personal investment in the direction of the community. “That was very important to my family and me.” He said the most exciting aspect as superintendent has been celebrating student and staff achievements. “There’s no greater glory in this world than to be present for the moment when the high school team wins the state champion-

ship, and in Hanover we do that over and over. There’s no greater glory than to have the Spelling Bee champion repeat the word that was the championship word and have them spell it for the audience.” On Saturday, he made his final appearance as superintendent for Hanover County Public Schools’ commencement exercises. Graduation also is a moment of pride for the long-time educator. “There’s no greater glory than standing on the stage at every graduation and seeing the excitement on the face of every graduate as they shake your hand.” From a personal perspective, two great influences in his life have been his mother, Dean Roberson, and his wife, Leslie Roberson. He describes them as “strong, independent women.” His mother was a teacher in his native Patrick County and his wife is a professor at Randolph-Macon College. Stewart and Leslie Roberson met in 1980 while attending graduate school at the University of Virginia. “We were both in the same program and both came out as school principals,” he said. They became husband and wife in see CHIEF, pg. 13

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Special Olympics Softball Invitational continues to grow teams of the same skill level played each other. Though coaches were asked to une 5 proved to be a day of submit rankings of their teams, past high energy and friendly comperformance also was considered. petition with Area 6 of Special Because many of the teams had Olympics Virginia holding its played each other before at other annual Softball Invitational at tournaments, Stodulski and event the Mechanicsville Little League. manager Carla Owen had a little fun Area 6, which serves Charles with the lineup, pairing teams based City, Chesterfield, Goochland, not only on skill level but on rivalry Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and as well. The 3:20 game between the Powhatan counties, began holding the Hanover Mean Machine and the Invitational three years ago, and has Henrico Tornados was a highly anticiseen the event grow with each year. pated rivalry game. “I think we had 16 teams last year, “These teams have just played each and 15 the year before that,” Beth other so often -- and know each other Stodulski, coordinator of Hanover so well -- that the games are always a Special Olympics, said. “We have lot of fun. Sometimes they’ll switch 20 teams this year, and a number players just to mix it up,” Stodulski of them are from out of town. The said. Rockbridge team drove three hours Owen, who was actually playing to be here.” on the Mean Machine team while The out of area teams hailed from also making sure the tournament ran not only Rockbridge, but Loudoun, smoothly, agreed. Fredericksburg, Richmond and “It should be a really good game,” Farmville as well. The result was a she said. “We never know what is total of 22 games played over the going to happen.” course of six hours. One thing that was abundantly When athletes had down time clear: On every field, for the athletes between games, they could be seen and coaches, the day was about supstanding at the fences of other fields, porting each other as much as it was a cheering on their friends, reinforcing competition. what a familiar and supportive crowd During the Rockbridge Wildcats had gathered. vs. Hanover Hedgehogs game, the “These events are just so much Hanover pitcher crossed the field to fun,” Jennifer Godfrey, the coach of shake hands with a Rockbridge player the Hanover Hedgehogs, said. “It’s a who struggled for several minutes wonderful atmosphere.” before managing to hit the ball. The Hedgehogs were one of three “I did it!” the player cried, before Hanover teams represented, along running to first. On a neighboring field, the scorewith the Hawks and Mean Machine. board failed to reflect a recent run, When arranging the brackets, but the players from both teams were care was taken to try and ensure that

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Members of the Hanover Mean Machine and Henrico Tornados teams take time to pose for the camera in the photo above. Below, a Hanover Hawks team member admires the ribbon he received.

so busy celebrating and congratulating one another that no one on the field noticed. It was members of the watching crowd who were finally heard calling, “They scored, change the board!” The Special Olympics athletes ranged in age from 8 to nearly 60, and there was plenty for everyone to do in the downtime between games. An activity area with everything from painting to Jenga and bowling was set up on the far corner of the park, and Richmond International Raceway sent its pace car just for the event. Area 6 provided lunch and smoothies, and an ice cream truck stayed until 2 p.m. Of course, for many, the games

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Juanita H. Cherry, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nitaâ&#x20AC;?, 84, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 21, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim Cherry; two sons, Bruce Powers of Richmond and Barry Christopher (Judy) of Mechanicsville; four other children, Brenda LeFever, Monica Tomlinson (Rob), Mark Cherry (Melinda) of Illinois and Brian Cherry (Sherri) of Michigan; two brothers, Fred Haywood of Richmond and Warren Haywood of Florida; 13 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and devoted friend, Lois Daniel. Nita was a retired supervisor from American Tobacco Company, a devoted member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church where she taught the R.A.s and was a member of the Naomi Eastern Star Chapter No. 4. Nita loved and was loved. The family received friends on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville. Funeral see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at home. He was born Continued from pg. 10 b Nov. 1, 1932 to the late Arthur C. and Wanda H. Gillespie. He services were held at Mechanicretired from the Herald Dispatch sville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee after 43 years of service. He was Rd. on Saturday, June 25, 2011. preceded in death by his first Graveside services followed at wife, Delores Lucas Gillespie; his Forest Lawn Cemetery. brothers Larry and William â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billâ&#x20AC;? Gillespie; his sister Lorita Wells. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Ansel F. Dickerson, S. Gillespie; two sons Jeff (Jill) Gilpassed away peacefully on June lespie of Chesterhill, Ohio, Charles 19, 2011, surrounded by his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chuckâ&#x20AC;? (Donna) Gillespie of family. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nadyne J. Dickerson; Richmond, Va.; two step-children Robin (Randy) Ross of Proctortwo children, Cynthia Conway ville, Ohio and Jeff (Lisa) Tatum (Mark), and Alan Dickerson of Richmond, Va.; two sisters (Cynthia); two grandchildren, Marion Brumfield of Columbus, Jessica Ann and Courtney Ohio and Sharon (Dennis) Brown Elizabeth; and sister, Evalane of Stuart Draft, VA; the joys in his Harding of Willis, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, life-his grandchildren Sheldon Roy and Ona Dickerson; and his and Sheridan Gillespie of Chesterhill, Ohio, Marissa and Cooper three brothers, John B., Tucker Gillespie of Richmond, Va., Jami W. and D. Elwood. Ansel was Stevenson of Proctorville, Ohio, a 58-year member of Masonic Megan, Jacob and Allie-Marie Lodge # 153 AF&AM having served as Past Worshipful Master. Tatum of Richmond, Va.; several He retired after 34 years of service nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. There was a memorial from Virginia Trailways, and had a second retirement from St. service Monday, June 27, 2011 at New Hope United MethodMaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital. Family received ist Church, Proctorville, Ohio friends Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at by Pastor Dwayne Shugert. A the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee- private burial followed the service Davis Rd. Graveside services were at Rome Cemetery, Proctorville, held Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Ohio with V.F.W. Post 6878 conducting military graveside Signal Hill Memorial Park. rites. In lieu of flowers, memoriEdith Soffee Dickerson, als may be made to Camp Tarhe or the Food Pantry at New Hope 84, of Mechanicsville, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011. She is United Methodist Church P.O. survived by her children, Brenda Box 405 Proctorville, Ohio 45669. Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Whitfield (John), Judy Ford (Tom), Johnny Soffee, and Joanie Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Gerbino; grandchildren, Matthew, Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemoJay, Ashleigh, Christen, Jessica ry.com/hall. and Jacob; her brother, Clarence Wells and her loving and faithful Dorothy Marshall companion, Diva. The family received friends Monday, June 27, Hobson, 95, of Mechanicsville, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel passed away on Saturday, June of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 25, 2011. She was preceded Lee-Davis Rd., where services in death by her husband, were held Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Austin Loyd Hobson and was Graveside services were held at a member of Shady Grove Signal Hill Memorial Park. United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, William Arthur Gillespie Howard L. Hobson Sr., Marshall L. Hobson Sr. and wife, , 78, of Summersville, WV, June; grandchildren, Howard formerly of Proctorville, Ohio,

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Henry Clay Tillman, of Mechanicsville, departed this life on Sunday, June 19, 2011. He is survived by wife, Mildred E. Tillman of Mechanicsville; three daughters and grandchildren, and other family and friends. A memorial service was held Friday, June 24, 2011 at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a favorite charity. William Trice, “Bill”, 41, of Ashland, departed this life June 20, 2011. He is survived by his father and mother, Woodrow and Lorraine Trice of Ashland; his sister, Denise Trice Ehler; and a nephew, Logan Ehler of King William; uncle Jack Anders of Walkerton; and numerous cousins; as well as his see OBITUARIES, pg. 26 `

City School Board offered him the superintendent’s position Continued from pg. 8 in 1991. “My career has been 1982. blessed by the opportunity to Not long after they married, move from one quality organithey headed to Fredericksburg, zation to the other.” where they both became He said he will “always be principals. “She worked for indebted” to the Falls Church Caroline County Schools for school district “for the gamble the next 10 years or so and they made in offering the then stayed home with our position to a 35-year-old.” He children for the next four said the move also was a good years.” When the Robersons fit for his family. Son Jeff was arrived in Hanover, Leslie born on the fifth day of his joined the faculty at R-MC. job in Falls Church. He joined Today, she’s in the Education Stewart, Leslie and daughter Department, teaching courses Meredith. When they came to for emerging teachers. Hanover County, Meredith was Roberson was employed by the Fredericksburg’s school a third-grader and Jeff was 3 district. In 1991, he was named years old. “I was quite happy in director of Instruction and Falls Church,” Roberson said. assistant superintendent of “However, when I saw that Finance. “I had a career goal of Hanover was open when becoming a superintendent by the time I was 35,” he said. That Steve Baker was retiring, and motivation stemmed from his years as a member of the 4-H Club. “I became a leader early on as the reporter for the 4-H Club.” He said that was when he “picked up the leadership bug and, fortunately, along the way, I had folks encourage me to imagine moving to the next level of performance.” Soon after he became a school principal, he said he saw how the superintendent in Fredericksburg worked. “I began imagining what it would be like to be a superintendent. I was struck by the complexity of the work, struck by the obvious rewards which come from the work, and I was trained under a gentleman who taught me that it’s not just a job, it’s a calling. And indeed it is, because I go back to my recognition that public education is the bedrock of democracy and our mission is noble. As a result, the mission is a higher calling. So all of that motivated me.” He turned his attention to goals that he said “would serve the family’s needs well and satisfy my career aspirations.” He was able to advance professionally when the Falls Church

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knowing the legacy that he left was one of having nurtured a quality culture and having instituted new sets of standards and expectations that were appealing to me, Leslie and I talked about it and we recognized for a couple of reasons it would make sense to apply in Hanover.” Key to the attraction to pursue the superintendent’s office here was the fact that his wife’s family was in the area. “So with the move we get built-in grandparents, aunts and uncles and the opportunity — if offered the job in Hanover — to come to a school system then that would be about 15 times larger than where I was in Falls Church.” He came to Hanover as the school district’s 11th superintendent and left as the fourth in Falls Church’s history.

And while he may be leaving the county school post, he has no intentions of saying goodbye to Hanover. “We love the Richmond area and it’s home.” Education will remain in his future plans. “I will continue to teach,” Roberson said. “I derive a tremendous amount of joy from teaching, especially folks who are aspiring to be school leaders.” He has a particular affinity for those who want to become school administrators and superintendents. His alma mater, UVA, is interested in continuing to utilize his expertise. He said he expects “to still be serving the public interest somehow and I want to serve the public interest in a role in the private sector, professional sector or professional associa-

tion.” Roberson said he finds himself “going through my period of discovery to determine what that will be. Any of us who are true to ourselves will never use the word retired unless your DNA is engineered as such.” “I will never be able to stop working — it’s not in my DNA. I expect after 35 years in public education, 21 years as a superintendent, I will transition into a role which is slightly less low key.” Whatever that position may be, he said he wants a pursuit “that permits me still to play some leadership role.” Modestly, he said all he could wish to be credited with would be “having the luck and the wisdom to come to Hanover with my family when we did.”

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system’s first African-American and female to hold the position. With confidence, though, Wilson said she is ready. She was sworn in as superintendent on June 13, and officially assumes the top spot on Friday. She succeeds her mentor, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, who retired after 16 years leading the county’s schools. The School Board unanimously voted for her to succeed Roberson on May 11. She served as assistant superintendent for instructional leadership for the past eight years. Getting ready for the change in command, Wilson see SUCCESSOR, pg. 15

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The ceremony on Tuesday, June 21, to name the Atlee Station Family YMCA attracted a number of guests, including, from left in the photo above, Jonathan Rideout, Jill Crews, Greater Richmond YMCA president and CEO Barry Taylor, William Ball III and Randy Spears. In the photo below, Cathie Thomas has the look of a winner after her entry in a contest to name the location was chosen. With her Atlee Station Family YMCA being selected,Thomas and her family will receive a one-year membership at the new “Y,” which is scheduled to open in November.

munity.” Thomas and her family will receive a one-year family membership for having her name chosen, but being a YMCA member is not new to them. “We’ve are members of the Patrick Henry YMCA in Ashland,” Thomas added. “When this one opens, it means I can be here in about five minutes as opposed to driving 15 to 20 minutes. I guess that will give me more time to work out and use the facility.” She said her favorite YMCA activity was participating in Zumba classes. “Zumba is exercises done to music,” she said. “It’s great. I really enjoy it, and I’m looking forward to doing it at the new location.” Although the Atlee Station Family location will be a shorter drive, Thomas said she and her family would still frequent the Patrick Henry Family location. “It’s like home,” she said. “We won’t totally stop going there. We have a lot of friends there and enjoy working with the staff. We certainly will keep going.” The Atlee Station Family

YMCA will be a “storefront YMCA” when it opens, according to Barry M. Taylor, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Richmond. “This is phase one of a longrange plan,” Taylor said. “It will have the exercise and workout facilities members are accustomed to. There will be rooms for classes, and we have land around the building that will allow us to expand and grow as need dictates.” The new YMCA will not have a pool when it opens. Might it have one in the future? “That’s a question that can’t be answered right now,” Taylor said. “It will depend on the membership and growth of the

location and what amenities they are looking for.” As far as a pool is concerned, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has partnered with HHHunt on the location. “This is the third ‘Y’ we’ve partnered with them on,” Taylor added. “HHHunt owns land adjacent to the building and has indicated it would be available to us when we need to grow and expand the facility. It might be for a pool, athletic fields or some other purpose. At this point, we don’t know what might be next as far as expansion, but when it comes, we should be ready so we can meet the wants and needs of our membership.”

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recently talked about her life, family, career and how she will serve the citizens of Hanover County. Wilson and her husband James have been married 19 years and have two sons, Miles and Grant. “We’ve had several discussions with the boys about my selection,” she said. “Miles is 13, and I think he has a better understanding of what is going on than Grant, who is in the second grade. For now, Grant has started calling me ‘superintendent.’ He gets a kick out of it. One night recently when I put him to bed he said, ‘Good night, superintendent.’” When it comes to her sons’ education, Wilson said she wants to be just another parent as far as their teachers are concerned. “I’ll go to parent-teacher meetings, and I don’t want them treated any differently from any other student,” she said. “If they are doing good, I want to know. If something isn’t right, I want to know that too so we can figure out how to fix it.” Wilson said she plans to have an “open door policy” for all students and parents. “I’m not here to serve any particular group,” she said. “I am the school superintendent for every student and every parent in Hanover County. We have made a lot of strides in recent years and want to keep moving forward.” Wilson said she brings a unique mix of classroom and administrative experience

to her new role. “I joined the Hanover school system in 1991, and basically have been here ever since,” she said. “I started as a classroom teacher so I know what goes on there. I understand the relationships between teachers and students and teachers and parents. I know about the highs and lows and believe that experience has made me a better administrator.” As for leading the schools, Wilson said she plans to begin meeting with students, parents and the business community as soon as it is feasible to get their opinions about how to make Hanover schools better. One area of concern is how to help low achieving students that might be about to quit school. “The first thing I would do for a young person thinking about leaving school would be to go and talk with them,” she said. “I’d try to find out what was really bothering the student and work with others to try and create a plan of action for this person that could bring positive results.” “Let’s say the person is committed to leaving school and going to work. I tell him or her fine, but let’s not give up on your education. Let’s get you into a program where you can get your GED,” Wilson said. “Let’s find a way to keep them involved in some academic program so they can continue to grown and not just drop out.” Wilson was the first member of her family to attend a four-year college. When she enrolled at the University of Virginia,

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Montpelier center welcomes Village Green By Forrest H. Gladstone For The Mechanicsville Local hange is coming to The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. The facility, which was built in 1929 as the Montpelier School, was abandoned by 1988 and scheduled for demolition. In response, the Montpelier community came together, raising the funds necessary to restore the school and convert it to a community center. By 1996, the Montpelier branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library had opened at the renamed “Montpelier Center for Arts and Education,” and today the building serves as a cultural center for Montpelier, hosting everything from dance classes to art shows and weddings. “The Montpelier Center board has always worked, and continues to work, to provide opportunities for developing and nurturing young talent, beyond the classroom,” said Barbara Jones, president emeritus of the center board. “The center is located in one of Hanover’s designated historical districts, and we have always tried to maintain that rich sense of heritage.” During restoration, great care was paid to respect the building’s original structure, so that today the interior architecture boasts clean, classic lines that are wholly modern without sacrificing the historical integrity of the building. However, for years now, this elegant interior has been at odds with the center’s exterior. In 2006, the center’s board applied for and was awarded a grant of $70,000 from the Virginia Department of Transportation. The proposal they submitted was for a landscaping project for the beautification of the center grounds. Over the next several years, the proposal — dubbed the “Village

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VFW, AL recognize Eagle Scout Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Ashland native and Eagle Scout Baylor Mackenzie Dickerson was named the 2011 National Eagle Scout by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In May, Dickerson also was named the 2011 Eagle Scout of the Year Runner Up by the American Legion. Both national awards are preceded by state Eagle Scout of the Year honors for both veterans’ organizations. Scholarship purses for all awards amount to $10,000. Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9808 and American Legion Post 175, both located in Mechanicsville, Dickerson advanced to complete in a combined nationwide field of more than 2,000 Eagle Scouts. For his Eagle Scout project, he collected more than $11,000 in clothing, hygiene and grooming items to be given without cost to service members under treatment at the see SCOUT, pg. 25

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Photos courtesy of the Montpelier Arts & Education Center

The photo above shows an artist’s rendition of plans for The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education. Wayne Waldrop, on the left in the photo at right, and Rosewell Page lll, honorary chairs for the Village Green Project, look over plans for the grounds.

Green” project —underwent a number of revisions and resubmissions. By May, the center had received just under $800,000 in grants, and is now looking to break ground on the project this coming fall. “What’s great about this project is that, in terms of funding, it is an 80/20 match,” said Ann Comfort, executive director of the center and member of the Village Green Committee. “What that means is that the grants will cover 80 percent of the expense, and we need to raise the remaining 20 percent.” The proposal was designed by Williamsburg architect and artist Carlton Abbott, well known in the Richmond area for his work for the historic Polegreen Church in Mechanicsville.

With an eye towards classic landscaping, Abbott’s design for the center features the creation of courtyards flanking the center’s entrance, brick walkways and a serpentine wall to create a boundary between the center grounds and the adjacent Mountain Road. The wall, Comfort said, also is a nod to Thomas Jefferson’s architectural designs at the University of Virginia.

“This project has actually turned into a wonderful collaboration between the center and the county, because we are working towards the improvement of county land,” Comfort said. She went on to explain that they are planning to erect freestanding artwork in the finished courtyards, which see MONTPELIER, pg. 25

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Responding to letter on gays This is in response to Elmer Brown’s letter in the June 15 edition. Considering that we learn more every day about how homosexuality comes from physiology and not psychology, and assuming that you’re correct about your God making every one of us, I have one simple question: How many more homosexuals does God have to make before you stop hating them? Steve Sneed Mechanicsville

Standing up for tolerance I am incredibly disappointed in your paper for choosing to publish Elmer Brown’s “Standing against evil and sin” uh ... commentary.

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a specific period of time by the appropriate court upon application of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for good cause shown in an ex parte hearing (only the Commonwealth is present). Any aggrieved person may move the court for unsealing. Petitions for expungement of criminal arrests must include a set of fingerprints. While first offense refusal of breath or blood test related to DUI arrests is civil in nature, Commonwealth’s Attorneys are vested with the authority to prosecute such a charge. A subject of a preliminary protective order is prohibited from purchasing or transporting a firearm only if the preliminary protective order was issued pursuant to a petition being filed alleging abuse or neglect. Legislation was passed fix-

ing confusion surrounding Melendez-Diaz (required prosecution to give notice of expert testimony in certain cases to defendant) requirements in sex offender registry cases. These amendments do not change the notice requirements of Melendez-Diaz, but clarify the prosecutor’s requirements. Again, this summary only highlights certain new laws or amendments to existing laws and are not the full text of the law. As always, my thanks to Senator Ryan McDougle and Delegates Chris Peace and John Cox for their responsiveness to my concerns. Due to their efforts, several needed changes were enacted and some unnecessary bills were defeated. I urge any citizen with questions to call me.

I think we can all agree that while The Local may not be a liberal media source, it at least attempts a balanced perspective most of the time. Some of the time. OK, occasionally. Regardless of politics, there are ways to discuss opinion without using inflammatory and incendiary language. While I understand that not everyone can agree on the (basic human right) to love whomever we choose, and while I

agree that a dialogue should be started in our community about the rights of our LGBTQ population, name calling and hate speech are counterproductive to this process. As a proud member of the Christian community and the LGBTQ community, I was taken aback by the venom in Mr. Brown’s words. “In God We Trust” indeed. My God stands for unconditional love and acceptance.

My God made me in his image, exactly the way I am. I am your neighbor, I am your friend, I am the woman sitting next to you in the pew on Sunday. You don’t have to agree with me to respect me, Mr. Brown, but I do insist that you respect me. Carolyn Selden Mechanicsville

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Tommy Thompson, left, owner/pharmacist of The Mechanicsville Drug Store, presents Taylor Calder a check for $1,000 as winner of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Essay Contest. All applicants had to write an essay on the same topic, “Improving the Health Of the Community.” Taylor completed the application, provide his most recent transcripts, wrote a 200-word essay, provided a list of extracurricular activities, and provided a letter of recommendation from a school official, all by April 15. The employees of Mechanicsville Drug Store extended their “Congratulations” to Taylor. He was one of seven winners chosen statewide for a Good Neighbor Pharmacy scholarship. Taylor, a senior at Deep Run High School, plans to attend Virginia Tech to study engineering in the fall.

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The Regional School Board regular meeting on Thursday, accepted the retirement of June 23. The board voted to accept Fred Morton as director of the his retirement effective Aug. 1. Maggie L. Walker Governor’s The board appointed School for Government and International Studies during its see DIRECTOR, pg. 28

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with new statements today,” said County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. “We want to give Anna Marie ideas that she can work with to come up with several recommendations for each statement. She’ll present them to us at a later meeting.” The current county vision statement says: “Hanover – where a family of communities, inspired by its people, traditions, spirit and history, is the foundation for its future.” The words “family of communities” drew particular attention from Ashland District Supervisor G, Ed Via III, who wanted an explanation of the phrase. “I’m pretty sure those are my words that were used when

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Hanover County really cares On Tuesday, May 31, the alternator on my Explorer quit, stranding me at Colts Neck Road. The temperature was climbing and the frozen food was melting. Help #1: I took my wife and the food to nearby East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, where help #2 kicked in. Squad members called for a tow and sheriff assistance. Help #3 and $ stopped with jumper cables, but the battery was too far gone. Help #5 (with a blue EHVRS

this statement was drafted,” said South Anna District supervisor John Gordon Jr. “Let’s use my family as an example. I have three children and each one has different needs. I look at each of them as a family, and when they come together, they are a family of communities. That’s what I was trying to say.” County Attorney Sterling Rives III offered numerous suggestions to the board. After the workshop, he was asked whether his suggestions were legal interpretations of the words being bantered about or his ideas as a county employee. “I’m a team player, and I was offering ideas just like the supervisors were,” he said. “The board wants to come up with new, clear and effective statements. The thoughts I offered were just my ideas.” tag on his pickup) stopped, offered a drink, drove to 7Eleven to buy it and returned with water and ice. Help #6: Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Corbitt stopped, directed traffic, offered comfort, and stayed until the two truck departed. At least six or seven others, mostly drivers in pickups, stopped to offer help. A neighbor happened by and offered a ride home. Even a nearby homeowner chimed in. What was turning into a brutally hot day was made pleasant by all the good Samaritans. Many thanks to all who helped – you know who you are. Take a bow. Bill and Carol Shepherd Old Church

of activities — including live music with “The Worx.” Enjoy the fireworks show by boat or on the shoreline. Car and Boat Show begins at 2 p.m. along with fire and rescue equipment, display and military hardware and vehicle display. Beginning at 3 p.m., you can enjoy amusement rides, arts and crafts, a variety of foods, and live music by The Worx. Sunday, July 3 ★ The 15th annual balloon rally and 4th of July celebration will be held at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, featuring piloted and tethered hot air balloon rides, live musical entertainment, children’s activities, antique appraisals, classic car show, lfood and a dazzling fireworks display. All activities take place on the parade grounds at VMI. Piloted hot air balloon rides are limited and must be reserved in advance. No reservations required for tethered balloon rides. Visit www.sunriserotarylexva.org/balloon.htm ★ Chesapeake City Park will hold its holiday concert with Fireworks at 7:30 p.m. on the Bagley Stage at 900 Greenbrier Parkway, featuring lively music and a fireworks finale. Free admission. (A $5 fee for on-site parking will help continue the family event.) Bring lawn chairs and/or blanket. You can purchase food at the concessions for a picnic supper. Visit www. cityofchesapeake.net/parks Monday, July 4 Free admission on July 4 to the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond. Guests are invited to wear red, white and blue and bring wagons and strollers to decorate for a “parade.” Enjoy music, WaterPlay and fun activities in the Children’s Garden. Garden Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Activity Hours 1 to 4 p.m. More information can be found at www.lewisginter.org ★ Historic Mount Vernon, the home of George

Washington, salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-fordaytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event. Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens is located at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4. More information can be found at www.mountvernon.org. ★ Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello will hold its 49th annual naturalization ceremony from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on the west lawn with remarks by Muhtar Kent, chairman of the board and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company and music by the Charlottesville Municipal Band. For information about the historic home, visit www.monticello.org ★ Celebrate Independence Day with a visit to the D-Day Memorial in Bedford. Tours will be offered throughout the day. The Memorial is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evening fireworks can be viewed from Centertown Bedford or Liberty Lake Park. More information can be found at www. dday.org. ★ What better place to spend the 4th of July than in Independence, Va.? There’s lots to do around the Town of Independence from early until late celebrating a small town, old-fashioned 4th of July holiday. Parade at 10 a.m., Watermelon Eating Contest at 1 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.independenceva.com ★ When Patrick Henry famously cried, “Give me liberty, or give me death,” he set in

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Thursday, June 30 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 Friday, July 1 on your face. Kids will love it and The Diggity Dudes at the parents will, too! For more infor- Mechanicsville Branch Library mation call 365-6210 or visit the at 11 a.m. Join the Dudes for a library at 7527 Library Drive. rollickin’ good time with fun, happy music guaranteed to put Lawn Chairs and Liberty a smile on your face. Kids will concert from 5:30-7:30 p.m. love it and parents will, too! at Historic Polegreen Church For more information call 746located at 6411 Heatherwood 9615 or visit the library at 7461 Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Sherwood Crossing Place. The cost of the event is $5. Children five and under are Anchor Baptist Church will free. Tickets may be purchased be hosting a family movie night in advance through the founda- at 8019 Walnut Grove Road in tion by calling 730-3837. For Mechanicsville starting at 5:30 more information please visit pm. There will be games, food, www.historicpolegreen.org. live music, a bounce house, and a movie under the stars. Everything is family friendly and free. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and family for an evening of fun. For more information call 909-4184 or visit the Anchor Baptist Church Facebook page.

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Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (old fire station #3). Our speaker, Joshua Pratt, Director of Operations for the Ronald Reagan Institute for Conservative Leadership, is a published columnist, conservative blogger and member of Lynchburg TEA Party, just to name a few. He will speak about the Virginia Tea Party Patriots’ plan to flip the Virginia Senate called “7 Come 11.” All are welcome. Hope to see you there. For more information visit www. mechanicsvilleteaparty.com.

The Friends of the Ashland Library are soliciting unwanted books, music and movies for their July 4 book sale to be held from 9-2 p.m. inside the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. Honor Flight for WWII in Ashland. Paperbacks, hardVeterans, presented by backs, audiobooks, videos, Dana Rivera – Richmond CDs and DVD’s are welcome Coordinator at 3 p.m. at through July 1. Covenant Woods Community Center. Honor Flight takes Thursday, July 7 WWII veterans to Washington Salem Presbyterian Church DC to see the WWII Memorial (Studley Road) will host it’s erected in their honor at no monthly “Sing-A-Long” at cost to the veteran. Each vet10 a.m. We will be celebrateran is assigned a personal ing our nation’s birthday by escort for the day to ensure a singing ALL of our beloved safe and memorable experipatriotic hymns and songs. ence. Dana Rivera, Richmond Our Hymn on the Month is Coordinator will come give a “America” (My Country Tis of 30 minute presentation about Thee”) Wear your red, white, the excursion scheduled for and blue, bring a friend, and Oct. 22. Applications will be join us! Light refreshments provided. It is a free program are served. but we ask that you register by calling Covenant Woods at Mechanicsville TEA 569-8000 by July 1st. All WWII Party meeting, at 7 p.m. Veterans encouraged to attend. at 8493 New Bethesda

The Second Half is a “Needles Eye Ministry” small group ministry for men who are in the second half of their lives. Many of us have fully or partially retired from our lifelong careers or professions, and we are finding that we have the time and freedom to take our lives in new directions. We emphasize in our small group that God does have a plan for each of us that matches up with our gifts, talents, and passions, and we encourage each other to seek out this plan. The group meets every other Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m. at the Covenant Woods Private Dining Room. For more information please call the Needle’s Eye office at 358-1283 or email info@needleseye.org.

Friday, July 8 The Newcomers Club of Richmond (for women new to the area) will not meet as a group in July or until the last week of August, but we do have an Out-to-Lunch group that meets at noon. Casual get together so you can meet members of the club. We welcome any new people interested in joining. Reservations are required, call Doris, 364-3183, leave a message or visit us at richmondnewcomers.org.

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life partner, Natalie Alexander. He was predeceased by his aunt, Jean Trice Anders. Bill was employed by Kane Distributors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Ashland Rescue Squad and Bon Secours Hospice, who were compassionate and caring. The

of 15 years, Donald White; her caring sisters, Ruby Raborn, of Ashville, N.C., and Jane Kennison, of Caroline County, Va.; as well as many adoring nieces, June Allen Rosson great-nieces and nephews. White, 81, formerly of Glen June was preceded in death by Allen, died of cancer on June her first husband, Garnett W. 20, 2011, at Manor Care of (Flip) Rosson; two brothers, Richmond. June was born Nov. J. Wesley Allen, of Black1, 1929, in Pamplin, Va., to J. stone, and Ryland L. Allen, of Broadus and Janie S. Allen. June Spottsylvania, Va. Throughout is survived by her loving husband her life, June worked, and family received friends at B.W. White Funeral Home, Aylett, on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Fye-Griggs marry in summertime ceremony The marriage of Miss Corinne Lanette Fye, daughter of Robin and Jim Smith and Mark and Alice Fye to Bryan Andrew Griggs, son of Jady and Wanda Griggs, took place on July 25, 2010. Colonel and Chaplain of the U.S. Army, Jerry Jones, officiated. Corinne and Bryan shared vows with family and friends at a beautiful outdoor wedding at The Manor House in Mechanicsville. The maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Katie Fye, and the bridesmaids were the bride’s step-sisters, Lisa Burch and Jessica Gallourakis, and friends Claire Arnett and Alyssa Melberg. The best man was Kyle Webb and the groomsmen were the groom’s brothers Wesley and Taylor Griggs, and friends Michael Jarvis and Chris Taylor. The flower girls were the bride’s nieces, Ella Burch and Chloe Gallourakis. The ring bearers were the bride’s nephews, Jacob Burch and Gabriel Gallourakis. Corinne received a Master in Teaching from VCU and currently teaches English in Chesterfield County. Bryan received a Bachelor of

CORINNE LANETTE FYE and BRYAN ANDREW GRIGGS married July 25, 2010

Science from VCU and is cur- VCU Medical Center. rently finishing his Master of The couple took a honClinical Lab Sciences and works eymoon to St. Lucia and now as a Medical Technologist at resides in Mechanicsville.

For information on Celebrations, or to place your anniversary, birth, engagement or wedding announcement please contact David Lint at 746-1235, ext. 17.

Marsh-Hollins announce marriage Samantha Adrianna Marsh and Albert Neal Hollins, both of Richmond, were married on May 7, 2011, at Fairmount Christian Church in Mechanicsville. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club in Richmond. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Keith Marsh of Richmond, and the late Mr. Woodford Christian, Jr. of Mechanicsville. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mahone of Chesapeake, Ms. Bertha Marsh and the late Mr. Louie Marsh of Mechanicsville, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rehrer, Sr. of Hendersonville, N.C. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Woodford Christian, Sr. of Mechanicsville. Samantha graduated from Atlee High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Master’s of Teaching from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is currently employed by the Virginia Department of Education and working toward her Doctorate of Philosophy in Education. Neal is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hollins of Mechanicsville. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin, Sr., Mr. Alton Hollins and the late Mrs. Jean Hollins all of Mechanicsville. He is a graduate of Atlee High School and is employed with Sealing and Maintenance Products in Mechanicsville. Kimberly Rebecca Marsh, sister of the bride served as Maid of Honor and Laura Scearce, friend of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids were Marilyn Hollins, Elizabeth Verlander, Mireille Truong, Candace Wilcox, Kari Belin, Joy

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SAMANTHA ADRIANNA MARSH and ALBERT NEAL HOLLINS married May 7, 2011

Engstrom and Mary Catherine Bruffey. Courtney and Carly Hollins, nieces of the groom, served as junior bridesmaids. Mr. Kyle Martin, uncle of the groom, served as escort to the bride. The groom’s father, Ronnie Hollins served as best man. Chad Hollins, Kevin Hollins, Reid Martin, Ryan Martin, Keith Harvey, Todd Zyglocke, Beale Bradley and Matthew Rice served as groomsmen. Drew, Brooks and Owen Hollins, nephews of the groom, served

as junior groomsmen. Josh Hollins, cousin of the groom, provided music during the ceremony. Taylor Berry, friend of the groom and Stephen Wright, friend of the bride, served as readers. A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents was held the evening before the wedding at Capitol Ale House in Downtown Richmond. After a honeymoon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Richmond with their dog Huckleberry.

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June 29, 2011

Social Services opens satellite oﬃces Community Services now providing assistance at new Mechanicsville location Mechanicsville area residents who wish to apply for benefits programs offered by the Department of Social Services or to seek mental health, substance abuse and child and medical services offered by Community Services now have a much shorter trip. The two departments recently opened satellite offices at 8475 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. “Many of our clients are in Eastern Hanover and we hope this makes these services much more convenient to them,” said Tim Slaven, executive director of Hanover Community Services. “We’ve made every effort to make these offices an inviting environment for our customers,” added Sheila Crossen-Powell, director of Social Services.

“Many of our clients are in Eastern Hanover and we hope this makes these services much more convenient to them.” TIM SLAVEN Executive director Hanover Community Services

Intake and ongoing Social Services benefits programs (such as Medicaid, Temporary Assistance of Needy Families and food stamps) will be available at the Bell Creek location. It’s the first time that the Hanover DSS has had a Mechanicsville location. The Hanover Community Services

Board (CSB) is moving the services that had been located at Fountain Park to these new offices. Each department has a separate customer window. The 13,600 square feet in the new building has been designed to allow privacy for all customers who are being seen. The number for Social Services at the Bell Creek location is 365-4170. The number for Community Services at the Bell Creek location is 365-6760. The new location also saves taxpayer dollars because the CSB services are moving from rented space at Fountain Park to owned space. This is part of an ongoing county effort that has resulted in savings of $260,000. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

HABCC awards scholarship to L-DHS grad The Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Camptown Charities, has awarded a $1250 scholarship to Lee-Davis High School senior Will Franklin. Each year, the HABCC awards scholarships to Hanover students who plan to pursue a

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Department of Social Services director Sheila Crossen-Powell and Community Services Board executive director Tim Slaven welcome clients to the new offices at 8475 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville.

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Jim Fleet, a resident at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, has been busy all season and was well rewarded with a seven-pound cabbage.

tinue providing comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. MDA provides worldwide research and more than 200

clinics nation-wide, including local clinics at VCU Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Money raised will also help send 55 area children with neuromuscular diseases to MDA Summer Camp at the Airfield 4-H Conference Center’s in

Battleﬁelds oﬀer ‘History at Sunset’ Park Rangers from Richmond National Battlefield Park invite the public to experience “History at Sunset” on a series of evening guided walks and programs held every Saturday during the month of July. Park rangers will explore several Richmond area battlefields in a series of free evening programs that begin at 7 p.m. every Saturday during July, discussing the topics at the park locations listed below. ❍ July 2 – Gaines’ Mill: The Civilians’ Ordeal. In 1862, and see HISTORY, pg. 31

Wakefield. For more information about the golf tournament or MDA, contact Liz Nixon, fundraising coordinator for the Central Virginia MDA at 285-2961 or enixon@mdausa.org, or tournament director Tripp Hogg at tripphogg@aol.com.

HARRIS Continued from pg. 1

of Commerce got the good news at their regular breakfast meeting on Thursday at RandolphMacon College. “We had 18 consecutive months that we actually lost money on sales tax,” Harris said. “That was a very tough period for Hanover County and its financial operations.” For the past 12 months, those revenues have increased more than 6 percent. “That is certainly a positive for us, but, to put it in context, that’s growth over a base that was depressed over the previous 18-month period. So, good news, but we’re still not back where we were back in the ’08 and ’07 time frame by any stretch of the imagination,” Harris said. New housing numbers also are beginning to rebound in the county and building permits requests are rising on a slow and steady pace. “It’s slowly coming back,” Harris said. New vehicle registrations also are up, another indicator the economy is rebounding in Hanover, according to Harris. “We’re hopeful that trend will continue,” he said. He said Hanover would end this budget cycle with a $1.5 to $2 million surplus, something officials anticipated when compiling the upcoming year’s budget. “We knew when we built the 2012 budget we were going to have some surpluses.

HISTORY Continued from pg. 30

again in 1864, Hanover County was ravaged by war. Join a park ranger for a walk around one of the county’s historic homes and learn about the physical aftermath and emotional plight of several of Hanover’s civilians who sought to make sense of the war being fought around them. Meet at the Watt House on the Gaines’ Mill battlefield (6283 Watt House Road). ❍ July 9 – Assault on Fort Gilmer. This tour will look at the critical battle for Fort Gilmer on Sept. 29, 1864. Although Union troops had captured Fort Harrison earlier in the morning, the successful Confederate defense at Fort Gilmer helped curb the Union momentum and preserved that portion of Richmond’s Intermediate Line of defenses. The walking tour will cover nearly one mile and will explore the details of both

We tried hard to be stingy in spending that money,” Harris said. Education and public safety represent the biggest slice of the financial pie in Hanover, and Harris said those two areas of investment equate to a safer, more prosperous county for people to live and do business. Hanover leads the state in monies actually put in the classroom. “It doesn’t get any better than that,” Harris said. He also pointed to Hanover’s low crime rate, which he described as the “lowest in the region.” He said the county is one of the smallest in the nation to enjoy triple A bond ratings from all the major financial services. “That’s not easy to attain,” Harris said. “This saves us money, day in and day out.” All the figures add to up a positive business climate in the county, and Harris urged the members to encourage everyone that Hanover is open for business, minus the business taxes. The county has again been named one of the nation’s top 100 communities to raise children or start a family. The Business Council also honored outgoing Hanover County Public Schools superintendent Stewart D. Roberson. Council president Owen Matthews read a resolution recognizing Roberson’s numerous accomplishments during his tenure and presented him with a certificate of appreciation.

failed Union attacks against Fort Gilmer. Meet at Fort Gilmer, located along Battlefield Park Road in Henrico County. ❍ July 16 – Fury at Fort Harrison. The fierce combat for Fort Harrison on Sept. 29-30, 1864, bore testimony to its significance as a critical part of Richmond’s defenses. With the defenders caught by surprise, never was the Confederate capital so vulnerable to capture. Join a park ranger for a journey back to this critical, but now largely forgotten, battle in the struggle for Richmond. Meet at the Fort Harrison Visitor Center (8621 Battlefield Park Road). ❍ July 23 – Archaeology at Rural Plains. Join archeologist David Dutton as he discusses the work his firm completed at Rural Plains. David will conduct a tour of the various archaeological sites they investigated on the property, discuss the various findings, and describe how this information will be used to

further the public interpretation of the site. Meet at the Shelton House (7273 Studley Road). ❍ July 30 – Drewry’s Bluff: Battlefield and Resort. The fort at Drewry’s Bluff is primarily known for the naval battle that took place there in May, 1862. Less well-known is that the site operated for the remainder of the war, and became an interesting tourist attraction in the south, and an important symbol of Confederate resistance in the north. Join the Park Ranger and explore this “unwritten story” of soldiers, sailors, Marines as well as civilians at Drewry’s Bluff during the four years of Civil War. Meet in the parking area (7600 Fort Darling Road). For additional information, contact Richmond National Battlefield Park at 226-1981 or online at www.nps.gov/rich. Updates about park programs and events are available on Facebook (Richmond National Battlefield Park).

Photo submitted by Elizabeth Quillen

The photograph of a 8-month-old daughter of a Mechanicsville couple is among 10 finalists competing in a Food Lion Happy Baby Contest. Kimber Quillen is the daughter of Matt and Elizabeth Quillen. According to her mom, they can win free diapers and baby food for a year if the community supports their efforts by voting online between today (June 29) and July 12. The link is ttp://apps.facebook.com/ foodlionbabies/contests/ 115440?ogn=facebook.

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State of GA The 700 Club (N) Å

Pawn Stars

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(3:30) “The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior” ’

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301

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320

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(57-PBS) Charlie Rose (N) Å

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Chris

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12 15

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Deadliest Catch Å

Pawn Stars

Deadliest Catch Å

The First 48 Waterworld UFC Countdown

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The People’s Court

Family Guy

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5 PM

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Cash Cab

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World Poker Tour: Sea

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Criminal Minds Å

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Dual Survival (N) Å

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Whose?

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June 29, 2011

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Cash Cab

(:45) ››› “Bolt” (2008) Voices of John Travolta.

The Mechanicsville Local

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C. Rose

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Vampire

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Larry

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Max

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Real Time W/ Bill Maher

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Paid Prog.

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Paid Prog.

Women’s Soccer World Poker Tour: Sea

World Cup

2:30

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(ESPN)

World Team Tennis

(CSN)

Paid Prog.

30 for 30 Å

World Team Tennis

World Cup

MLL Lacrosse: Rochester Rattlers at Washington Bayhawks.

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Bowling Mystics

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Joint

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Quit-Job!

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

Beach Voll.

(12-NBC) (9:00) 2011 Wimbledon Championships: Men’s Final. (N) ’ (Live) Å

(65-CW)

Law Order: CI

(WGN)

Amer. Dad

2011 Tour de France: Stage 1. Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Amer. Dad

Best Bra!

Estate

Exploration Animal Adv Animal Atl. “Jungle Boy” (1996) David Fox, Lea Moreno. Law Order: CI

Ugly Betty ’ Å

Paid Prog.

(11:00) “Legally Blonde” The Unit ’ Å

2011 Tour de France

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Simp. Ming Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Painting

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Old House

Woodwright MotorWeek

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NCIS My Other Left Foot

(USA)

Suits Å

(TNT)

Falling Skies Å

Liberty or Death Å

Peter

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MLB Baseball: White Sox at Cubs

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“The Glass Window” (2010) John Hotchkiss. Å

Old House

JULY 3, 2011 3 PM 3:30

Summer Dew Tour ’

(8-ABC)

(35-FOX) ››‡ “Pipe Dream” (2002) Martin Donovan.

Old House

2:30

(12-NBC) 2011 Wimbledon Championships: Women’s Final.

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(10:45) ››› “The Terminal” (2004)

Jim

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(A&E)

Flipping Vegas (N)

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The Glades Å

The Glades Mucked Up

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UFC Unleashed ’

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Trucks! ’

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“Star Wars V”

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Swamp Loggers Å

(DISC)

Deadliest Catch Å

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Power

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Power

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Good Luck

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››› “Back to the Future Part III” (1990) Michael J. Fox.

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(11:00) “Kidnapping”

(AMC)

(11:30) ›››› “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” (1962)

301

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320

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“The Final Destination”

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›› “Rock Star” (2001, Drama) Mark Wahlberg.

(ESPN) (CSN)

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(3:00) World Team Tennis

A.N.T. Farm Random

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

5:30

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Good Luck

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The Glades Breaking 80

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“When Secrets Kill”

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(11:30) ›› “Trading Places” (1983) Dan Aykroyd.

301

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(11:30) His Way Å

Conchords ››› “Despicable Me” (2010) ‘PG’

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

320

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(12:50) ››‡ “Tremors” (1990)

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

Shake It

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COMCAST 4

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Necessary Roughness Pilot Å

“War Games: The Dead Code” Å

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“The Haunting of Sorority Row” (2007) Å

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MLB Baseball From Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y. Å

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10 PM

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

11 PM

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

The Office

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Minute to Win It Å

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(2:30) “The Sons of Katie Elder” Å

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Countdown to Green (N)

NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup Series: Coke Zero 400. (N) (Live) Å

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6 PM

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(:45) ››› “Scream” (1996) Neve Campbell. Å The First 48 Å

“Not Teen Mv”

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››› “The School of Rock” (2003) Jack Black. Premiere.

My Wife

››› “Beetlejuice” (1988) Michael Keaton.

“Gone” (2011) Molly Parker, Lochlyn Munro. Å

“Glass House: The Good Mother”

›› “Titanic” (1996) Peter Gallagher, George C. Scott. Premiere. The personal dramas of passengers and crew.

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5 PM

›› “Scary Movie 3” (2003)

(:45) “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” (2008)

››‡ “Flight of the Phoenix” (2004) Dennis Quaid. Å

Boxing

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WNBA Basketball: Storm at Mystics

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Body of Proof ’ Å

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Blue Bloods ’ Å

Undercover Boss Å

CSI: Miami Wheels Up

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Heartland Coming Home

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Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men News

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Final Score

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Liberty or Death Å

A Capitol Fourth (2010) ’ Å

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White Collar Å

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Leverage Å

Fireworks

“Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”

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Criminal Minds Å

The Glades Old Ghosts

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SportsNet

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The Man Criminal

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Deadliest Catch Å

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SpongeBob SpongeBob Victorious

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››› “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”

››› “Meet the Parents” (2000) Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller.

Melissa

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(3:00) “Haunting Sarah”

“Within” (2009) Mia Ford, Sammi Hanratty. Å

› “Awake” (2007) Hayden Christensen. Å

“Committed” (2011, Suspense) Andrea Roth. Å

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(2:00) “Ocean’s Twelve”

››› “The Perfect Storm” (2000) George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg. Å

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(5:50) ››› “Face/Off” (1997) John Travolta. ‘R’

Deadliest Catch Å Victorious

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Walking Catch

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›› “Titanic” (1996) Peter Gallagher, George C. Scott. The personal dramas of passengers and crew.

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True Blood ’ Å

››› “Coming to America” (1988) ’ ‘R’ Å

The Mechanicsville Local

Lingerie ’

June 29, 2011

Tomato Festival events kick oﬀ with pageant By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com When the contestants in the Tiny Miss/Little Miss Hanover Tomato Festival Pageant gather at the Black Creek Volunteer Department, those attending can be guaranteed they will witness a room full of cute and comical. Such was the case on Saturday. The little girls, ranging in age from 3 to 7 in two divisions, bring a sweet innocence to the event, which is under the direction of Lynn Watson. Watson, who invited the girls to join MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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her at the front of the meeting room at the old Black Creek VFD location, asked questions, including favorite toy and food and summer plans. Vying for Tiny Miss were: McKenna Dawn Anderson, Miranda Paige Gagnon, Valerie Nicole Goodman, Jenna Herndon, Juliana Hoppe, Reese Marie Hunt, Jillian Keener, Margaret “Maggie” Malick, Lauren Madison Markley, Taylor Spruill, Leah Pastore Steele, Lydia Gail Thompson, Morgan Vaughan and Corinne Verlander. Little Miss contestants were: Emma Grace Allgood, Delaney

5 PM

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Childs, Skyla Fultz, Kaylee Nicole Gagnon, Jordan E. Ladd, Paige Mackenzie Lewis, Hannah Grace Matthews, Isabella Ogden, Madelyn Powell, Abigail Powell, Peyton Maryalice Reyes, Scarlett McCauley Sedloff, Taylor Haley Strath, Madison Vaughan and Sydney Waldrop. Winners will be announced at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, at the 2011 Hanover Tomato Festival at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. Watson said the contestants need to arrive by 10:30 a.m. Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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(8-ABC)

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(65-CW)

(WGN)

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SportsNet

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Helping Watson with the pageant is assistant director Mary Catherine Piland. Judges were John Fibbiani, Sandy Watson and Stacey Duke. The Tomato Festival is presented by the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Parks & Recreation, The Herald Progress and The Mechanicsville Local. (Editor’s note: A more comprehensive article and more photos on the pageant will appear in a special supplement of The Mechanicsville Local in the July 6 edition.)

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A special dropoff for The Giving Heart’s Got You Covered, a gently used clothing distribution for those in need, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 2, at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Michael at michaelsweeneyiii@comcast.net or call The Giving Heart at 749-4726.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center: Encountering Christ Sundays 9 & 10:30am (wonderful children’s ministries); Students meet Sun. & Thurs. nights. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. 746-4303 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. Advertise with The Mechanicsville Local Call 746-1235 for more details!

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MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Interim Pastor 746-5496 Summer Worship @ 10:00 am SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

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

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

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

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

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

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June 29, 2011

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American Legion Showcase game at Douglas Freeman 7:00 p.m.

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American Legion baseball Post 233 vs Post 175 at Atlee 7:00 p.m.

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As usual, Deep Run Horse Show doesn’t disappoint By Jim Ridolphi news@mechlocal.com An appreciative crowd of horse enthusiasts gathered to celebrate a Goochland County tradition last week at the Deep Run Hunt Club on Manakin Road. The Deep Run Horse Show wrapped up a five-day run on Sunday, and, according to all accounts, this year’s event was a winner for those involved. “It has been a great show and the crowds have been fantastic,” said Pam Johnson, president of the Deep Run Horse Show Association, the group of volunteers who manage and produce the annual event. “The weather has been perfect, much cooler than the 100-degree heat of last year, and the response to the event has been wonderful,” Johnson said. Show manager Scott Nunnally agreed and said this year’s edition has proceeded without a hitch. “So far, so good,” he said as the event prepared for its final day. The show has been a Goochland signature event since around 1950, and many local equestrians trace their roots to the grounds at Deep Run. Local rider and owner Steffi Gordinier competed in the show and also serves on the show’s board of directors

in a volunteer role. She said the convenience, tradition and setting all combine to make Deep Run a special experience. “I’ve been riding here for years,” Gordinier said following a first place finish in the. Upper Amateur class. “The rings are riding great and this year’s show has been just great.” Gordinier and her mount Bentley have been together about a year. “He’s a special horse. He’s a beautiful mover and usually wins the class,” she said. The show gives the region’s equine community the opportunity to catch up and compete at a high level. The entry list included riders from Hanover, Chesterfield and other Virginia counties mixed with entrants from up and down the East Coast. “This is a very special event each year with all the vendors and the crowds that come out,” Gordinier said. Midlothian resident Devon Braswell also has a special connection to Deep Run. “This is a great show and I love coming here to compete,” she said. “I’ve been coming here since I was little.” Braswell and her horse Showgirl found the renovated rings at Deep Run accommodating and she took home several champion ribbons during the week.

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Devon Braswell of Midlothian puts her horse, Showgirl, through the paces at last weeks Deep Run Horse Show.

Aynsley Fisher, a Goochland rider, also is a volunteer at the show. She was making her first appearance at a competition since giving birth to her son Roby six months ago. She, too, notes a strong connection to the show. “It’s a great event and I always look forward to coming here,” she said. “We didn’t do too bad for our first time out in awhile,” Fisher added. Not bad all, as she captured a first place finish in the VHSA medal and a secsee DEEP RUN, pg. 39 `

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The Exhibitor’s Lunch on Saturday was just one of the many out of ring hospitality events held during the show.

Edwards, Mechanicsville roll Midlothian 21-9 By Jim McConnell Media General News Service From the initial “ping” of bat meeting ball, all Jack Edwards could think about was the cycle. When Edwards came to the plate Sunday in the top of the eighth inning of Mechanicsville Post 175’s American Legion baseball game against Midlothian Post 186, he had already collected hits in each of his five previous plate appearances. Even more significant, Edwards’ five hits included a home run, a double and three singles. That meant he needed only a triple to reach one of baseball’s most elusive singlegame individual milestones: hitting for the cycle. So after Edwards launched Matt Jamer’s fastball to deep left field, he hustled out of the batter’s box and wasn’t going to stop until he reached third base. Not realizing that his player was on the verge of a major accomplishment, Mechanicsville coach Eddie Gates threw up a stop sign from the third base coach’s box as Edwards rounded second. Still, Edwards kept chugging until the relay throw from Midlothian shortstop Connor Bastaich beat him to third base by about 15 feet. Denied in his bid for the cycle, Edwards “settled” for a 6 for 6 performance and Mechanicsville improved to 61 on the season with a 21-9 victory at Rockwood Park. “I thought maybe if the cutoff missed, I’d be able to sneak in there,” he said afterward.

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Patrick Holler hit two home runs Sunday and finished the game on the mound for Mechanicsville Post 175.

Gates, who noted that he coaches his teams to “play the game intense but have fun,” had no problem with Edwards pursuing the cycle primarily because Mechanicsville led 21-7 at the time. “If it’s a close game, he stops at second,” Gates added. “We had a few runs to work with there.” That wasn’t the case just a few innings earlier. Gates

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

STUDLEY 23162

Chic-fil-A 10176 Brook Road

Studley Store 5407 Studley Road

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Post 175 avoids back-to-back collapses Mechanicsville answers Ashland rally in 9th By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Last Tuesday night in a battle of undefeated league leaders, the Post 175 American Legion baseball team watched a 3-3 eighth inning tie at Post 125 turn into a 12-3 loss. After an evenly played game, the home team put up nine runs in one inning to create a demoralizing, lopsided loss for Mechanicsville. On Wednesday night at Atlee High School, Post 175 faced a repeat in even more uncomforting fashion. With a 10-4 lead over Ashland Post 206 heading into the top of the ninth, Mechanicsville watched the wheels fall off again as the visiting team put up seven runs to take an 11-10 lead. “I was just hoping it wasn’t a repeat,” said Post 175 pitcher/outfielder Brandon Angus. “I was hoping it didn’t happen again.” After a stellar game including a three run homer that broke the game open in the bottom of the fifth, Mechanicsville catcher Travis Tyree also had a sense of déjà vu. “It’s a terrible feeling,” he said. “You start to communicate with the guys, see what’s going on. Find out what they’re thinking and everything. I was a little terrified, a little bit.” But on this night Mechanicsville had an answer. Facing Ashland reliever Andrew Strong, Post 175’s Jeffery Decker was walked on four pitches. Brandon Johnson then reached on a bunt and a walk of Cody Lavin loaded the bases with no outs. Michael Thomas tried to drive in the tying run on a sacrifice to left but the ball did not go deep enough, leaving bases

Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local

Above: Brandon Angus (2) is congratulated by Cody Lavin (24) after Angus’ bases loaded shot to the ball in the bottom of the ninth gave Post 175 a come from behind walk-off win over Post 206. At right: Post 175 catcher Travis Tyree makes an athletic catch on a foul ball during Post 206’s seven run rally in the top of the ninth.

loaded with one out. That brought Angus to the plate. On Sunday afternoon, Angus drove in his first career grand slam to give Post 175 a walk-off win over 284-P. “I knew in my heart and my mind that I could pull what I did two night ago off, but I was just trying to put it into play,” Angus said. “A base hit would have scored one and tied game, (we) could have gone back out there and played extra innings.” But Angus connected on a Strong pitch and it raced towards the fence. The ball came feet short of clearing the centerfield wall, but it was all Mechanicville needed to get Decker and Johnson home to claim a 12-11 win. Angus was clear this win was not the work of one person. “We do it as a team effort,” he said. “You can’t just put it all on me. It’s hitting everywhere. We got bases loaded again, that’s what we needed. That’s what the team does.” Both teams came into the contest short-handed due to

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Beach Week, with Post 206 having one extra player and Mechanicsville none. “It reminded me of a couple of years ago when we played Little League,” Angus said. “Not too many players, not many to go around, you’ve got to play every position.” Therefore both teams had to make do with the players on the field. Angus started off the game on the mound, pitching for the first time in nearly a year. “All’s I can say it’s been a long time,” he said. “It’s been a real long time; Just kind of dusting off the rust on the pitching a little bit.” Catching for players who haven’t pitched in a while kept Tyree on his toes. “It’s a little scary, but once you go out there and talk to them and find out they’re a little nervous too, you calm them down, they usually hit their spots pretty well,” he said. Despite a year layoff, Angus was solid through four innings of work before tiring in the fifth to walk the first two batters and hit a third before closing the

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half with a strikeout with the game in a 2-2 tie. In the bottom half of the inning, the Post 175 batters took advantage of a tiring Tyler Ross

on the mound for Ashland. Lavin scored on a wild pitch for Johnson led off with a single a 4-2 Mechanicsville lead. A bloop shot over short from to right followed by a double from Lavin. A single to right by Connerley drove in Thomas Thomas drove in Johnson and see LEGION, pg. 39 `

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Junior pitcher Kelly Heinz stands by the banner that will raised into the rafters of the Lee-Davis gymnasium, recognizing her as the Gatorade softball Player of the Year from the state of Virginia. Heinz is the first Lee-Davis athlete to receive such recognition and only the second softball player in the Central Region to be so honored. As a state winner, Heinz was automatically a finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year out of 378,000 softball players nationwide. Last week the national award was given to Paige McDuffee a junor from The Woodlands High School in Texas. McDuffee had a 37-1 record on the mound along with a 0.97 ERA and 227 strikeouts in 202 innings pitched. For video highlights and interviews from Heinz’s Gatorade presentation ceremony at LeeDavis, go to www.mechlocal.com.

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and brought Tyree to the plate to clear the bases with a homer over left center for an 8-2 lead. “My past two at bats I’d gotten under it a lot and I finally got on top of one and got it out of here,” Tyree said. Coach Eddie Gates had Tyree adjust his swing after his first two at-bats. “He had a little upper cut on his first couple of swings,” Gates said, telling Tyree to cut the ball in half. With Holler pitching in relief for Mechanicsville, Post 206 cut into the lead in the bottom of the seventh with a two RBI double from Sean Pico to pull Ashland within 8-4. But Holler helped his own cause in the bottom of the inning with a double to left that drove in Daniel Burroughs for a 9-4 lead. In the bottom of the eighth, Angus scored off a single from Tyree to push the margin to 104 and Post 175 seemed to have the game won. But the top of the ninth

Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local

Congratulations all around. Above left: Ashland’s Cody Handshaw gets greeted by teammates after his ninth inning grand slam pulled Post 206 within two runs of Mechanicsville. At right: Post 175’s Travis Tyree (7) is greeted at home plate by Brandon Angus (2) and Will Connerley after Tyree’s three run homer in the fifth gave Mechanicsville an 8-4 lead.

brought the Ashland rally as repeated defensive mistakes by Mechanicsville allowed 13 batters to step to the plate. Tyler Daiq led off with a single to third and with one out Ross was walked. A single from Pico loaded the bases and Cody Handshaw cleared them off with a grand slam to left center, trimming the Post 175 lead to 10-8.

Congratulations Diamondbacks

“We were able to battle back in the later half of the game,” said Ashland coach Mike Berry. “I’m really proud of the guys. They found and didn’t give up and it paid off for them.” And the Ashland assault continued. Cody Crawley singled to short and with two outs Adam Donohoe singled to right. A single to left from Strong drove in Crawley and a single up the middle from Daiq allowed Donohoe to tie the game 10-10.

EDWARDS Continued from pg. 37 b

2, two HRs) followed with a three-run homer and the rout was on. “We all know our roles. We just come up and try to hit the ball hard,” said Boze, who fin-

DEEP RUN Photo courtesy of Southern Smiles Studio

Front from left: Noah Flasch, Carter Davis, Orion Riccardi, Robert Stimpson, Isaiah Mathews. Middle: Connor Hicks, Dylan Hairfield, Preston Eacho, Ty Boyette, Kolton Peyton. Back: Coach David Churchill, Manager Buzz Eacho, Coach Greg Boyette. Not Pictured: Brandon Powell.

Congratulations to the 2011 MLL Majors Champions. The Diamondbacks swept the playoffs 4-0 and ended the season with an overall record of 12-1-2. Submitted by Buzz Eacho

Continued from pg. 36 b

ond and third in the Adult Amateur division The week was filled with the usual schedule of ring events and a full slate of hospitality sessions that included

Zac Zelenick then loaded the bases once again on a single to short. A shot to second by Ross was bobbled and Strong gave Ashland an 11-10 lead that appeared to be a game winner under Post 175 came up with their own rally in the bottom of the ninth. On Thursday, Post 175 defeated Post 244 14-4 to move to 5-1 on the season.

P206A 010 010 207 — 11 11 1 P175M 011 060 112 — 12 13 4 Ross, Strong (5) and Handshaw; Angus, Holler (6) and Tyree. W — Holler. L — Strong. Highlights: Sean Pico (P206) 2 for 6, 2B, 2 RBIs; Cody Handshaw (P206) 2 for 5, HR, 3 RBIs; Cody Crawley (P206) 3 for 5; Brandon Angus (175) 2 for 4, 2B, 3 RBIs; Will Connerley (P175) 2 for 3, 2B, 2 RBIs; Travis Tyree (P175) 3 for 5, HR, 3 RBIs Records: Post 206 Ashland n/r; Post 175 Mechanicsville 4-1

ished 5 for 5 with five doubles. Mechanicsville’s batters are doing that with remarkable consistency so far this summer. Post 175 routed Powhatan Post 201 18-3 on Saturday, then finished with 24 hits and 21 runs against Midlothian. The trio of Edwards, Boze and Holler combined to go 13

for 13 at the plate with three homers and seven doubles on Sunday. “They have older kids who know how to wait on fastballs and hit them,” Midlothian coach Roger Carmony said. “They really drive the fastball well.” Gates, however, has been

coaching baseball too long to take for granted that his team’s offensive explosion will continue indefinitely. “At some point this season we’re going to have a game where we don’t hit the ball or hit it right at people,” he said. “I just hope it doesn’t happen any time soon.”

the annual “A Taste of Local Flavor” dinner held earlier in the week. Sunday marked the 50th edition of the Bryan Cup, the event’s signature event and most sought out trophy. Savannah Jenkins took first place honors in the event aboard Castleton, owned by

The Barracks and trained by Claiborne Bishop. Hanover rider Hannah Spiegler finished fourth in the prestigious event. Final day events included a brunch with a special dedication to Mary Anne Kean, a longtime Deep Run supporter volunteer, show manager and

friend. Kean passed away earlier this year. Johnson said this year’s show met and exceeded all expectations. “It’s been a great show,” she said. “The crowds have gotten bigger each day and all the volunteers have done an outstanding job making sure things ran smoothly.”

P175M 003 330 5 — 14 11 0 P244 001 003 0 — 4 8 3 Boze, Thomas (5) and Tyree; Cliborne, Brooks (4), Kominars (7) and Props. W — Boze. L — Cliborne. Highlights: Andrew Props (P244) 3 for 4, 2 2Bs, 2 RBIs; Damian Jones (P244) 2 for 4; Will Connerley P175 3 for 3, HR, 2 RBIs; Michael Thomas (P175) 3 for 3, HR, 2B, 3 RBIs; Daniel Burroughs (P175) HR; Jordon Boze (P175) 2B, 2 RBIs Records: Post 175 Mechanicsville 51; Post 244 1-4

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

Approx. 2200 finished sq. ft, End Unit, 3-Level town house, Large finished bonus room, 2-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage inc GDO. All new flooring & upgraded stainless kitchen appliances incl. whirlpool oven, range, dishwasher, side by side refrigerator & microwave. Granite counter tops & kitchen island. 2nd floor deck off kitchen & fenced in yard with patio. Located in a maintenance free community. Move in ready! $227,040. Call Jason 804-723-5641 (O) or 804-986-1980 (C) Royal Dominion Homes.

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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.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812

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

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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 Mulch Installation for New Customers. Fully Insured. KJLC Commercial Grounds Maintenance Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Weed Control, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch. Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

LAWN CARE 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

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. Stump Removal, 24 hr. Emergency Service Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 10% Discount for Military & Seniors Call 687-6442 or 798-5004 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. 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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Browning Plumbing Services, Inc. Home & Commercial Plumbing Repairs Backflow Testing and Repairs Serving Mechanicsville & Surrounding Areas Reasonable Rates. Call 559-4766 Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 It Fitz Plumbing 30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979

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

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 A Women’s Touch to make your home Beautiful! Inter/Exter. Comm. & Res. Painting. Call for FREE estimate & color consultation Diane’s Painting 651-6134 or 437-0612. www.dianespainting.com Berberich General Contracting - Local Interior & Exterior Painting and Powerwashing Servicing Mechanicsville Since 1988 Call 779-3118 or 334-0919 E.J. HornungExcellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613 Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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Recruitment CUSTOMER SERVICE Cavalier International Inc. is currently in need of service techs to join our ever-expanding service team. This is an important position within our company. Unlike many dealerships, Cavalier International has always put a huge emphasis on service after the sale. We believe we must fully know and understand the product we are selling in order to give the best service. This includes everything from the pre-delivery of new equipment to the repairing of older equipment. This is why we are looking for only the best, those with advanced knowledge, a professional image and an excellent attitude. If you are a heavy equipment tech or experienced compact diesel tech looking for a solid career, great pay and appreciation then this is the perfect opportunity for you. We can offer you excellent wages, paid vacation, 401k benefits, insurance and a great atmosphere to work in. If you are interested in joining our team please contact us at (804) 798-1500, email us at service@cavalierintl.com or you can mail your resume to P.O. Box 1655 Ashland, VA 23005 and please put attention to the Service Dept.

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SALES Sales/Customer Service A top insurance agency in Mechanicsville, VA is hiring a service/sales representative to help further build their book of business. Qualifications minimum of 2 years in the insurance industry or related industry (mortgage, banking, real estate); proven, successful sales history; ability to learn; tenacity; excellent communication skills; ability to influence others; high integrity; ability to work effectively with others. This opportunity is also for a top-notch professional who may be interested in eventually owning his or her own insurance agency. The candidate must be able to pass the State of VA Property & Casualty, Life and Health Insurance Licenses. Excellent earning potential – base and great bonus opportunities. Please fax resume to 569-6161, along with 3 business references. Our consultant will contact you for an initial telephone interview if your qualifications meet our needs.

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The Attachment and Trauma Institute is now hiring intensive in-home and mental health support counselors. We offer excellent training and benefits. A BA or MA degree in social work, psychology or one of the other human services fields plus at least a year’s experience working with at-risk children or adults with significant mental health issues is required. Send resume: ati4112@aol.com CenVaNet – Telephonic Nursing Opportunity Seeking FT (8 am – 5 pm) RN/LPN to provide health information, referrals and resources to callers. Innsbrook location. Send resume: jobs@cvhn.com

WALGREEN CO. Trading as: Walgreen #13830, 7039 Mechanicsville Tpke. Mechanicsville, Hanover County Virginia 23111. 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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FT/PT Sales Producer for successful multi-line independent insurance agency. Offering quality and competitive insurance products for both individuals and businesses. Contact Ryan Atkinson, Agency Owner, at (804) 789-0795 or send resume to AtkinsonInsuranceAgency@gmail.com.

This job is based out of our Southern States Tri County Petroleum Service in Glen Allen, VA. Responsibilities: Delivers petroleum product to customers - locally. Performs simple maintenance on trucks. Maintains daily truck reports. Assists with inventory controls Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Excellent customer service skills Mechanical aptitude. CDL class B license. HazMat Tanker endorsements. Ability to lift 100 lbs. Valid Drivers License - Satisfactory Driving Record. Able to pass drug screen and background check. No Phone Calls. Please apply to james.pembroke@sscoop.com. Clean Homes - Part Time, Full Days. Experience preferred Own transportation required Call 559-4356.

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Woody Hogg Bradley Boykin Tripp Hogg Bryan Boykin 427-5104 427-5101 427-5110 427-5126

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Jeremy Roberts Robert Price 427-5121 427-5125

Bill & Sandra Yates Charles Stancil Bob Broaddus Tamara Taylor 513-2254 & 427-5090 427-5145 519-7676 513-6966

Cool Spring Forest

Walnut Grove Road 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.

Quiet country living but close to everything. Custom-built 3 bedroom, 2 bath log cabin, 2,600 sq. ft. Upstairs has one large bedroom and very large well lit loft bedroom that can be used as a home office, one full bath with claw foot tub; downstairs has large living room with wood stove, dining room and kitchen includes custom tables. Master bath is handicap accessible. Located in Studley, Virginia. $1,800 per month.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Call Joe Inge at 804-389-6655.

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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.

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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!

Atlee High School

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.

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

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

Gorgeous brick and vinyl 2story 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.

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

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

5064 Pole Green Road

All Brick Home on almost 3/4 of an acre! Meticulously maintained 3 bedrooms, 1 oversized full bath, rancher. Beautiful refinished oak hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted interior and exterior trim. NEW central heating and air conditioning, hot water heater and 200 AMP service. $159,950.

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

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Russell Crews 746-5432

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.

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

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

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

Best Deal in Mechanicsville

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. $205,000.

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

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Beaverdam Bluffs Charming Chalet Rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook and bay window, open family room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, master bedroom, fenced rear yard, and rear deck. Seller is providing 1-year buyers home warranty. Owner will pay $2,000 in closing. $152,500.

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

Mansfield Woods 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.

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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! $285,000.

Pam Hogg 427-5102

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Horses Anyone?

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.

Carolyn Fleischer 370-1144

FOR RENT – Triangle Lane

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.

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Lizzy Losi 427-5099

Fran McCauley Garry Smith Joe Sperry 909-9626 427-5116 417-1251

Battlefield Green Beautiful 2,024 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 2½ bath 2-story on a cul-de-sac 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. $219,950.

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

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Pebble Creek This wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is a sight for sore eyes in this market! This home boasts meticulous landscape, designer inspired interior paint scheme and open floor plan! Relax on the back deck while grilling or cross the street to the community clubhouse and swim, play tennis or use the gym! When you come back home, enjoy a soak in your jetted tub or a warm fire with your gas fireplace!

Call Austin Karvelis at 804-874-1430 or Julie Karvelis at 804-908-2020.

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

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

HUD LISTINGS 2322 Fleet Ave. 8301 Hopkins Rd. 3102 South St. 6532 N. Stevens Hollow Dr. 11518 Brandenburg Dr. 2507 Richmond St. 4114 Henshaw Dr. 1520 Rayburn Rd.

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