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Former prosecutor Cook leaving oﬃce found dead in Az. SHERIFF RETIRING

with trail of successes By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

e always wanted to be a policeman, and, after a 45year career in law enforcement, V. Stuart Cook has decided it’s time to retire. For 20 years, he has been Hanover County’s No. 1 law enforcement officer as sheriff. On Oct. 1, Lt. Col. David R. Hines will step into that position. “My last working day will be Sept. 15,” Cook said last Tuesday in an exclusive interview with The Mechanicsville Local. He officially leaves office on Oct. 1. A strong and confident man, Cook has a presence when he enters a room. He is the epitome of a sheriff. “I have had a great career,” he

said while seated in one of the conference rooms in the Vaughan-Bradley Public Safety Building on the grounds of the Hanover County Government Complex. “I have been blessed in my 45 years.” Pursuing a career in law enforcement had been a dream since “I was a little

boy,” Cook said. “I had always looked up to police officers.” He fondly recalled the influences of TV with programs such as “Dragnet” and Westerns. Cook was working for the Richmond Police Department when Hanover County Circuit Judge Richard H.C. Taylor “came to see me,” asking him to consider the position. Due to illness, Harold E. Bradley had announced his retirement as sheriff. “I initially declined to accept the appointment,” Cook said. “I had been in law enforcement for 25 years and had never liked the fact that you had to run for election. I don’t consider myself a politician, nor do I feel like law enforcement and politics really mix.” “I turned it down,” he said of Taylor’s offer, “and he asked me to think see COOK, pg. 4 `

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com A body found July 12 at the Grand Canyon has been identified as Mechanicsville attorney Kirby Porter, 50. Shannan Marcak, public affairs specialist for Grand Canyon National Park, confirmed the former Hanover County commonwealth’s attorney’s identity on Thursday. The Coconino Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be injuries sustained in a fall. “The manner of death,” Marcak said, “cannot be determined at this time.” File photo/ Ken Odor According to Marcak, a body was retrieved Kirby Porter, center, is shown with Lt. Gov. last Monday just below Moran Point on the Bill Bolling, left, and Rosewell Page in this file South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. photo from 2007. Page was hosting a campaign see PORTER, pg. 8 `

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Summer school projects on schedule By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local A list of summer projects slated for Hanover schools is moving ahead at a steady pace according to Hanover Construction and Planning Manager Paul Carper. Several roofing projects and HVAC improvements top the list of changes going on in Hanover schools while the students are on vacation. Carper said the original

planned list of projects was expanded when additional monies became available due to low bids on some of the projects. He said the county took advantage of a favorable construction market and added several more projects to the already ambitious list. “Due to the wonderful market conditions as well as the opportunity to have some referendum funds, we were able to do a number of other projects,”

Carper said. Work is taking place at most of the county’s’ schools or facilities. “We have about 28 projects at 18 facilities,” Carper said at last week’s School Board meeting. The additional funds allowed Carper’s department to move forward replacing the system’s fluorescent lights present in many schools. “The current flusee SCHOOL, pg. 8 `

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Hanover Master Gardeners attendees at the 23rd annual Master Gardener College at Virginia Tech were, from left, Hugh Rooney, Christy Brennan, Pattie Bland, Sammye Daou, Emily Gianfortoni, Sherry Giese, Mary Wagner and Cheri Haggerty.

Master Gardeners attend Master Gardener College Eight Hanover Master Gardeners attended the 23rd annual Master Gardener College held June 22-27 at Virginia Tech. Participants were Pattie Bland, Christy Brennan, Sammye Daou, Sherry Giese, Emily Gianfortoni, Cheri Haggerty, Hugh Rooney and Mary Wagner. Drawing Master Gardeners from across the Commonwealth, the annual educational event features a variety of horticultural and environmental topics in plenary and concurrent sessions. Nationally-known horticulturalists, faculty from Virginia Tech and neighboring states

and Extension agents are instructors. Master Gardeners receive continuing education credit toward their annual recertification. Each year advanced stewardship training is staged in an intensive 30-hour module. This year Water Steward training was the Advanced Master Gardener offering. It alternates on a three-year cycle with Land Care Steward and Tree Steward training. For more information, contact Pattie Bland at 752-4310 or e-mail pbland52@vt.edu. Information supplied by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Hanover Firefighters to present annual crab feast next month Hanover Firefighters will sponsor the 19th Annual Crab Feast from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Cold Harbor Ruritan Park on Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The cost is $30 for those over the age of 10. Children 10

and under are admitted free of charge with a paying adult. Hot dogs are available if preferred. No coolers or glass will be allowed. According to the firefighters, the event provides an opportu-

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Unknown suspect stole from victim’s vehicles at location on Stonewall Pkwy.

Suspect was driving under the influence of alcohol on Sliding Hill Rd.

Suspect trespassed on victim’s property on Right Flank Rd.

Suspect used profane language on victim’s cell phone on Atlee Rd.

Unknown suspect broke into location and stole items on Althea Bend Ct.

permission on Bell Creek Rd.

July 8 Unknown suspect stole item from victim at location on Kings Dominion Blvd.

Unknown suspect stole item from victim at location on Theme Park Way.

Suspect stole item from victim at location on Bell Creek Rd.

Unknown suspect used victim’s credit card without permission on Luther Bosher Lane.

Suspect stole items from victims at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items from location, was in possession of a controlled substance and resisted arrest on Bell Creek Rd. Suspects stole item from victim at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Deer Stream Dr.

Suspect was driving on revoked license on Sliding Hill Rd.

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Unknown suspect broke into location and stole items on Greenwood Rd.

Unknown suspect used victim’s credit card without

Suspect failed to pay for taxi ride on Elm Tree Trail. Suspect assaulted victim on Verdi Lane.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Rutland Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Theme Park Way.

Suspects in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Cool Spring Rd.

Subject in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Atlee Rd.

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Brook Way.

Unknown suspect broke into location on Winns Church Rd.

Unknown suspect stole items from victims at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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about it some more before I gave him a final answer. That was right before the July 4th holiday.” Realizing his chances of becoming chief of police in Richmond were “slim and none,” Cook said when the judge contacted him again, “We discussed it further and I agreed to try — I knew I could apply for another chief ’s job.” He accepted and was sworn in as Hanover County’s sheriff on Aug. 2, 1990. His family is deeply rooted in Hanover County and he “wasn’t anxious to think about moving.” “Since that time, having served in Richmond for 25 years, 12 of which as a deputy chief, I’ve come to realize there’s more politics in being a chief of police.” That position, Cook said, involves reporting to a city manager and can lead to a police chief being told “what he’s going to do, where he’s going to do it, who he can investigate, who he can’t. I can assure you that doesn’t take place with me nor should it take place with any law enforcement.” His years in Hanover County have been interference-free. He said he was aware of a couple of instances where a county administrator or a member of the Board of Supervisors “had tried to influence decisions. That’s never happened [here] nor should it ever happen.” From the time he took the helm of the Sheriff ’s Office, Cook said his priority has been to “serve the people of this county. Supervisors are elected for a specific district, I’m elected countywide.” Cook praises former Richmond Police Chief Frank Duling, “who was a staunch disciplinarian and a very autocratic leader. He came up in an era where that was a necessity

because of the organization’s history. I learned a great deal of what to do and what not to do under his leadership. The experiences that I got with the city greatly aided when I came here.” His years in Richmond afforded him the opportunity to play an active role in notable cases, including the investigation of the Briley brothers, convicted in a 1979 killing spree; overseeing the investigation and arrest of Timothy Spencer, the first DNA case in Virginia; and the Black Ninja, a rapist arrested in the Fan District. He served as deputy chief of investigative operations “for probably 10 of the 12 years that I was a deputy chief.” “And, of course, there was the time when Richmond experienced its highest homicide rate, so I was able to learn a great deal and experience a great deal in law enforcement that I probably never would have had I started out with a small law enforcement agency,” the sheriff added. After working with a department of 600 and directly supervising about 200, he became responsible for a 50man Sheriff ’s Office when he arrived in Hanover. The early days saw Cook and his department sometimes turning to other agencies for assistance, while “we’re pretty much selfsufficient [now]. We are in a position that we can help the smaller jurisdictions, New Kent, Louisa, Goochland, King William, and we readily share those resources when called upon.” “I took over a good law enforcement agency,” Cook said, “and, with the help of the nucleus of good people, made it into an outstanding law enforcement agency. We have one of the most professional, well respected, efficient and proficient law enforcement agencies in the entire state. We’re one of the very few Sheriff ’s Offices, in fact we are the only Sheriff ’s Office

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in Virginia with law enforcement responsibilities that are both internationally and state accredited.” Proudly, he said “We haven’t lowered our standards at all since I came here — still the same as in 1990. Today we have the highest standards in the entire metropolitan area as far as recruitment. We have not changed our standards, but other jurisdictions have lowered theirs.” Looking back on his years in Hanover, Cook said he retires knowing the department is a shining example of law enforcement in the 21st century. The international and state accreditations are among his most valued accomplishments. He said the Sheriff ’s Office has established itself as “a well respected and standalone organization as far as being self sufficient.” Also noteworthy during his tenure are the forensics unit, SWAT team, hostage negotiation team, dive team, K-9 unit, and accident reconstruction unit. As the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office has grown and established itself as a leader in the region, Cook said they are often “called upon by our sister agencies throughout the metro area for assistance.” By the same token, “We call upon them for assistance and it works both ways. There’s no hesitation to call upon us and vice versa.” In addition to being involved in high profile cases in Richmond, Cook found himself in the spotlight in Hanover County too. Most notably is the Beltway Sniper case, which found John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo striking in Ashland on Oct. 19, 2002. A Melbourne, Fla., man was shot as he and his wife left the Ponderosa. That case, Cook said, “is certainly something that no one in this organization ever wanted to be involved in, but, I guess the profes-

sional thing that came out of this, we, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, called a meeting with Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Virginia State Police and started planning for the what-if situation — I guess within three weeks before the sniper actually struck in Ashland. We had a plan together as to how we would handle it — hoping it would never happen, but it did — and we put that plan into action and dealt with it in a most highly proficient and professional manner.” His officers collected critical evidence that was “ultimately used in the prosecution” of Muhammad and Malvo. “Our forensics people, our patrol officers sealed off the scene, collected evidence and then handed it off to the proper authorities.” With pride, he said, “There was no question of the preservation of that evidence, which also led to the conviction.” He talked at length about the sniper case two weeks after Muhammad was executed. That article can be found at http://www.mechlocal.com/ index.php/news/article/sheriff_ worst_scenario_came_true/. Under his leadership, the Sheriff ’s Office has implemented the Adopt-a-Senior program, one he is “really pleased about. That truly has been a blessing to many of our senior citizens who have lost a loved one and live alone.” He calls the program a highlight in his years as sheriff and one “I’m the most proud of.” “There are two groups of people that I think law enforcement should be really concerned about and that’s our youth and our seniors,” he said. He also started the Citizens Police Academy, the Seniors Academy and the Youth Academy. As his retirement looms, Cook considers those officers who he believes deserve to rise in the ranks. “If I stay too much longer, I will have pre-

cluded Dave Hines and other members of this department to move up and to have their opportunity to run this organization.” According to Cook, Hines is the choice as “State law mandates the No. 2 man, which is Dave Hines, will be appointed sheriff.” The term runs through 2011, at which time Hines could be a candidate on the ballot. “I’ve been very fortunate in that he’s been a supporter and an excellent lieutenant colonel,” Cook said of Hines. “We have a great staff,” Cook said. “One of the things that we tell every person when they come here, this is like a big family. We thoroughly screen every person that we bring here, and, like a big family, there will be times when you might not agree. We do look out for each other. We try to assign our people where they’re best suited.” He said they will work to help accommodate scheduling based on family needs. “We do believe and practice a philosophy that our employees are our best asset. We treat our people like we want them to treat the public that we serve,” the sheriff said. With a smile, he said he worries about how he will handle retirement. At the age of 12, “I got my first paper route and worked before that cutting grass for neighbors. I’ve had a steady paying job since I was 12 years old.” “It’s a certainly a big change in one’s life when you retire,” Cook said. “A lot of people can’t wait for the last day to get there — that’s not me. I don’t think I’ve ever been any more concerned about any decision I’ve ever made. I truly love my job and the people, the community. I truly do enjoy serving the public and being out there sharing their concerns and trying to keep us a safe community.”

The decision to retire, he said, came “for a number of reasons. I truly believe that some people don’t like to see people be so successful for so long, and I’ve seen a number of instances of that. I’ve enjoyed many successes in law enforcement and would like to go out with my reputation intact.” “Law enforcement, particularly law enforcement in Hanover County,” Cook said, “is one of the last bastions of maintaining its integrity and its qualifications and standards. We have not lowered our standards and will not lower them. I have not lowered them in my 20 years and I am confident Dave Hines will not lower them during his tenure.” The Sheriff ’s Office, he said, interviews every candidate. “That is the key ingredient: The people that you hire. We have practiced that philosophy. We will leave a position vacant before we hire an inferior product. That’s the thing the people in Hanover County can take comfort in.” Cook said he and his staff “deal with them (the citizens) in a fair and professional manner, with dignity and respect, until they demand otherwise.” In retirement, he looks forward to the activities of his Masonic Lodge and Richmond Scottish Rite. He also has plans to go bass fishing and relic hunting and play golf. On June 21, 1965, V. Stuart Cook reached his goal of becoming a police officer; 45 years later, he can walk away knowing he fulfilled his own destiny. ——Cook’s biography can be found at http://www.mechlocal.com/index.php/news/ article/what_do_top_earners_bring/.

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Social media gets news out swiftly Without question, Facebook has changed the way we gather and present the news. Last Tuesday was an example of the impact of being connected online. While scanning sites and obtaining contacts for what would become a tragic article, the buzz between the news and advertising departments had turned to a Facebook posting that former commonwealth’s attorney Kirby Porter was dead. The item had appeared on Facebook and the news spread quickly. Confirmation of his death was not available that day, but websites were soon posting the sad news. Details were sketchy, but enough information was provided for an article to be posted at www.mechlocal.com under “Breaking News”. There didn’t seem to be any doubt to the news, especially after the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office revealed the department had been contacted by National Park Service Park Police about notifying next of kin about the investigation into a death. As reports continued to filter in, and calls were made and e-mails sent to Arizona, it appeared Porter had died at the Grand Canyon. Tools and techniques in gathering news haven’t changed so much through the years, but the speed in which we can now disseminate the news certainly has.

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As Col. V. Stuart Cook prepares for retirement, and Lt. Col. David Hines gets ready to step in as sheriff of Hanover County, best wishes are extended to both. Cook has built an impressive and well respected department and Hines will continue a strong and dependable tradition of leadership in our county’s law enforcement. Melody Kinser

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Wilson said she would introduce a resolution at the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next meeting to form a study group to explore the feasibility of after school transport for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special education students. The proposed study will focus on care provided to eligible students who require after school care outside of their school zones. Wilson said the proposed study is a response to concerns

raised by parents and the Special Education Advisory Board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have attempted to put together a process which helps us begin to pull some information together,â&#x20AC;? Wilson said. The study will determine the number of students who need the service, the locations and where the need actually is. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Once weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone through this process of identify-

Reports of Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death started circulating on social media websites last Tuesday. The first official contact about a death tied to the county came the evening of July 12 when the Hanover County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office was asked by police officers with the U.S. National Park Service to notify Porterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next of kin. The next day, Lt. Kenny Epling told The Mechanicsville Local that officers had been contacted â&#x20AC;&#x153;to assist the family with a death investigation.â&#x20AC;? Porter, who served as commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney for eight years, lost in his bid for re-elec-

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and protect our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s freedoms through a lawsuit against the healthcare law. Mandates from a central government authority that forced the people to behave or act in certain ways were exactly what we won our independence from over 200 years ago. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not go back. Julia Ciarlo Hammond State director National Federation of Independent Business Richmond

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People to People: a lifetime experience said, has visited Italy, France, Greece, Malta, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, Three weeks can seemingly Austria, Germany, Australia provide a lifetime of experience and Japan. “You typically go to for People to People particithree or four countries in each pants. program.” Hanover County Public This year, Virginia and Scott Schools is well represented by were heading to Greece, Italy faculty and students in world and France, while Debbie was travels. going to the Galapagos Islands. Virginia Palmen, a library Leaders undergo training, media specialist at Lee-Davis which includes becoming CPR High School, is among the fac- (cardiopulmonary resuscitaulty enjoying what she calls a tion) certificated. They also “travel adventure.” are trained to handle escalated The year was 2007 when a security issues. friend, Debbie Munchel, also “We have to learn about a Lee-Davis teacher, referred the countries we’re going to,” Virginia to the program. They Virginia said. “We meet approxwere joined by Scott Joyner in imately once a month to prepare applying and becoming involved students for travel.” Lessons with People to People. will spotlight history, geogra“It is an advenphy, culture, food, ture; it’s educareligion and daily Local People tional,” Virginia life. said. “We do a lot to People groups With People have visited Italy, with culture and to People, the stuFrance, Greece, history.” Students dents participate Malta, Ireland, can get high school in a community Scotland, Wales, and/or college service project credit for partici- England, Austria, before they leave, Germany, Australia as well as abroad. pating. and Japan. In order to “It could range make the trip, stufrom planting dents raise money trees in a rain forthrough food sales and car est to volunteering at school,” washes. “There are also student she added. Since she has been a part scholarships they can apply for,” of the program, Virginia said Virginia said. A People to People program the community service projects have focused on agriculnormally runs three weeks. The local group, Virginia tural issues. They have cleared

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These students will be participating in the People to People program in 2011 when the organization, led by Lee-Davis High School faculty members, plans to travel to Costa Rica.

land for a project that involved natural foods production on an organic farm. Activities cross the spectrum of interests to include touring the Louvre, going to the Eiffel Tower, snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, and rappelling down a castle wall in England. The latter was, Virginia said, “scary as heck. It was the scariest thing I’ve ever done in my life.” She also has enjoyed whitewater rafting in Ireland. That experience was described as “just awesome.” Another high point in Virginia’s travels was walking

across the top of the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Sydney, Australia. She also has hiked Mount Fiji and Mt. Aetna and walked the streets of Pompeii. Those three are among her “big highlights.” A typical group will have as many as 40 students, with one teacher per 10 students. Because of People to People, Virginia said the faculty can watch the students “change their perspective to mature to grow personally.” Before they go, she said they have to think of a personal characteristic they want to improve and submit

that as their first entry in a travel journal. “We give them examples like ‘I want to be more outgoing,’ ‘I want to be more of a leader,’ ‘I want to be a good role model for others.’ And then we tell them to write an entry in their journal about that particular quality and throughout the travel experience to try to work on that characteristic and then when we get back we ask them to reflect.” She said a change is especially seen in students that may be shy or a little withdrawn at the end of the three-week program.

“I remember one girl in particular,” Virginia said. “When we had our reunion gathering, her mother came up to me and said, ‘My daughter was shy and belonged to very few clubs that year. After she came back, she said, Mom, I want to be in this club and this club, but not only do I want to be in the club, I want to be the president.’ She just couldn’t believe the change in her daughter. You see, a lot of students move from student to young adult because of the experience.” While they travel, they also

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Mechanicsville. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Sheila Ann Harkins, and his granddaughter, Kristina Harkins Vaughn. He is survived by his devoted wife of 74 years, Agnes Harkins; three children, Harry Harkins Jr. and his wife, Darlene, Leisa George and her husband, Chuck, and Don Edgell and his wife, Lorena; five grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. He retired from the Ohio River Sand and Gravel Company where he was a dredge operator for 40 years. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Richmond, VA., and a former Member of Fairlawn Baptist Church, Parkersburg. WV. Harry was born and lived in Parkersburg WV until 15 years after retiring. He moved to Richmond in 1993 to be closer to his daughter. He lived a great long life, loving his family and working hard at everything he did. The family wants to thank Hanover Harry E. Harkins, 94, of Health & Rehabilitation in MeRichmond, went to be with the chanicsville, for the loving care they provided their husband Lord on July 4, 2010. Harry and father during his last days was a resident of Hanover Health and Rehabilitation in on this earth.

William A. Harding, “Billy”, 73, of Mechanicsville, died peacefully at home, Sunday, July 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lydia E. Harding; son, William “Blair” Harding (Angie); daughter, Cynthia H. Tuck (Glenn); four grandchildren, Jennifer and Christian Tuck, Caleb and Brooke Harding; great-grandchild, Makayla Tuck; brother, James Robert Harding (Gayle) of Bartlett, Tenn.; a special niece, Sharon S. Mathews (Rick); many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Mr. Harding retired after 37 years of service with Virginia Power. The family received friends Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, where services were held Thursday, July 15, 2010. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park.

Lois L. James, age 93, of Mechanicsville, passed away on July 11, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, John M. James Jr. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Alice Revels and Betty Tigert; one loving son, Johnny James; five grandchildren, Cherie Carroll, Keith Garrett, Ernie Revels Jr., Kimberly Sidhu and Gwen Featherston; eight greatgrandchildren, Misty, Joshua, Coleman, Malcolm, Jespar, Samantha, Leslie and Ashley; and eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family received friends Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. Graveside services were held Thursday, July 15, 2010 at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

(Wayne); grandsons, Adam G. Martin, David A. Stein, and Michael Stein; a granddaughter, Rebecca S. Gardner (Scott); great-grandchildren, Joshua, Joanna, and Ashley Stein; a sister-in-law, Marie Martin; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Martin was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Corps and served in World War II and was a member of Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. The family received friends Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where services were held Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church, 7339 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Marilyn Ayers Patrick, 70, of Hanover County, died 90, of Mechanicsville, entered Friday, July 16, 2010. She was into God’s care peacefully Saturday evening, July 10, 2010. preceded in death by her mother, Lucy P. Ayers; and father, He is survived by his beloved Julian B. Ayers; her brother, wife of 68 years, Anna Pauline George “Froggy” Ayers; and “Polly” Martin; his devoted her son, Jimmy “Bubba” Hall. daughters, Barbara M. Stein (Jim) and Betty M. Martin

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Common-wealth’s Attorney in Richmond before moving to Hanover, serving four years there as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. In 1999, Kirby was elected Commonwealth’s Attorney for Hanover County, and was re-elected for a second term in 2003. He earned national attention in 2002 when skillfully assisting state and federal prosecutors with the prosecution of sniper suspects, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo after a near fatal shooting in Ashland during a killing rampage that spanned multiple states. Other notable accomplishments included the exoneration of Marvin Anderson, a local man wrongfully convicted of a 1982 rape, and his prosecution of John Bradley Crawford in the 1980 killing of six year old Alexander Paul Glanz. In 2008, Kirby officially opened his own successful private practice, Kirby Porter Attorney at Law, assisting citizens in all matters of law. He was Past President and a Board Member of the Hanover Ruritan Club, served on the Bar Associations for both Hanover and Richmond, and also served on the Board of the Hanover Domestic Violence Task Force. Kirby was a member of American Legion Post 175, and the Community Criminal Justice Board. The family received friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 3 p.m. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the

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Ollie Lewis Sherman Sr., 88, departed this life on Thursday, July 8, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 55 years, Edna Cephas Sherman; his eldest grandson, Paul Thomas Bryan; his mother, Rosa Loney; father, Moses Early Sherman Sr.; three brothers, Moses Early Jr., Russell and Clarence; and one sister, Beatrice. Ollie was educated in Hanover County Public Schools as was customary at the time. The responsibility of helping to support his family came at a young age and Ollie left school at a young age and embarked upon a lifelong career of providing for his family. Ollie was known to be exceptionally gifted with his hands and this proved to be true all his life as he became a master plumber and an expert farmer. After a stint of being employed by several governmental agencies as a plumber, Ollie started his own plumbing and heating business while simultaneously dabbling in farming. After all of his children were elementary school age, Ollie and Edna began farming as a hobby, which grew to such an extent as to be substantial support for maintaining a wife and home while clothing, feeding and educating four children. Ollie retired from plumbing and devoted his time to his true love farming. He farmed until his health would no longer allow him. He became widely known for his prowess at growing tasty collard

greens and as well became known county wide for his “even sweeter sugar corn”. Hard work was no stranger to this small featured giant of a man as his family and friends are apt to extol. He is survived by three sons, Anthony, Ollie Jr. and Michael (Dorothy); one daughter, Valerie Bryan (Leroy); two grandsons, Jason and Steven Bryan; two stepgrandchildren; Ray and Lisa Hardison; one stepgreatgrandson, Gabriel Hardison; three brothers, George (Edith), James (Annie) and Leroy (Miriam); two sisters, Clara Mitchell (Heywood) and Lottie Blocker (Joe); two sisters-in-law, Charlotte and Silvia Sherman; a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 North 25th St., where the family received friends Tuesday, July 13, 2010. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at First Shiloh Baptist Church, 8150 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. Rev. Dr. R. Neal Siler pastor, officiated. Graveside services were held at ShermanCephas Family Cemetery, Mechanicsville, Va. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either the Sherman-Cephas Scholarship Fund at Norfolk State University Office of Development, 700 Park Ave., Suite 410, Norfolk, Va. 23504 or Elk Hill Farm, P.O. Box 99, Goochland, Va. 23063 in memory of Paul Thomas Bryan.

Bonnie Rae Soignoli, 75, of Mechanicsville, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. She was the daughter of the late Hackney and Ova Poole Pierce, and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Soignoli. She is survived by her son, Mark Wayne Soi-

gnoli and his wife, Pamela; daughter, Cindy Eubank and her husband, Mitchell; six grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and her twin sister, Lucille Luck and her husband, Al. She was retired from American General Finance where she worked for 37 years as an accounting specialist and was an active member in ACCA Temple Provetts. The family received friends on Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville, where funeral services were conducted on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Graveside services followed at Westhampton Memorial Park.

John Spencer Stycos, Col. (Ret.), 77, of Glen Allen, died Monday, July 12, 2010. Son, Spencer James Stycos, preceded him in death. His wife, Pam; son, Peter J. Stycos (wife, Elizabeth); grandchildren, Spencer Ross, John Alexander “Alex,” Patricia Anne Phelps; sister, Helen Read (husband, Donald); and nephew, Christopher Donald of Arizona, survive him. Colonel Stycos was a Vietnam veteran, served in the U.S. Army Artillery for 27 years, and retired in 1981 with honors. Military graveside services were held for family and friends at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Walter William Thurston, “Billy”, 55, of Glen Allen, passed away on July 14, 2010. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A casual outdoor memorial service will be held next Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 1 p.m. at 9420 Hoehns Road, Glen Allen.

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encounter other People to People groups, leading to “lifelong friendships with students from other communities in Virginia or from communities in other states.” The People to People organization has programs for students from the fifth through 12th grades. Virginia said the connection made with the students does not end when they return to the United States. “We have a reunion gathering and I stay in contact through e-mail with several students and I get Christmas cards every year. I write recommendation letters for college applications frequently.”

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ing specific needs, we need to insure the scope encompasses all of those items,” she added. The panel also recognized former Hanover principals Rebecca Bray and Dr. Lloyd Jones on their published account of Hanover schools entitled “A

Personally, Virginia said, “This has been an opportunity for me that I wouldn’t have had because my husband isn’t an adventure traveler. He said ‘Thank goodness for People to People’ to fill in where he’s not willing. You wouldn’t catch him walking across the Sydney Harbor Bridge or rappelling down a castle.” “It has been awesome – it really has. We wake up typically at 6 o’clock and we stay on the go until after dinnertime. It’s non-stop. We sleep on the bus sometimes, going from one place to another.” When she has visited Australia, it is winter there, so the group has been able to stay in resorts since it was not the tourist season. “We’ve stayed on farms. Most of the hotels, I would say, are

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By Jim Ridolphi For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County had a special visitor last week. Hosted by Delegate Chris Peace, the current Miss Virginia, Caitlin Uze, took a tour of Hanover’s Pole Green Church site off Rural Point Road. “As she tours Virginia, I wanted her to come to see a site that was significant to the life of Virginia’s first governor, Patrick Henry,” Peace said. The Pole Green site is part of the county’s Road to Revolution trail that highlights sites associated with Henry’s life. Peace said he hoped the visit would instill the important role Henry played in America’s history, and the vital role Hanover provided in his life. “I hope she’ll take that message across the state as she visits and continue it when she completes in the Miss America contest,” he said. “I wish her the best in that venture, and I

know she’ll represent us well,” Peace said. Uze strolled the historical site, taking time to note the many people who associated themselves with Pole Green and the importance it played in America’s path to religious and individual freedom. Pole Green was instrumental in Virginia’s early religious history, and minister Samuel Davies made a name for himself from the pulpit of the small church. While most colonists attended Anglican churches, people who attended Pole Green risked life and limb to attend the independent meetinghouse. “The people were willing to dissent and go to jail to attend the church they chose. People came here and risked their lives,” Peace said. Those first signs of dissent against the King provided the backbone for future confrontations regarding liberty and personal freedoms. “If it weren’t for that Great Awakening and the movement

to religious freedom, we may not have had the courage and conviction to challenge the King in a political and m military way,” Peace said. Uze said the message is important today, and the story of Pole Green is relevant and important to all Americans. The church was destroyed in 1864 by Confederate artillery round, and the shell reconstructed in 2001. The unique design of a frame and windows with no walls or ceiling also provided a message for Uze. “I think it’s symbolic and beautiful how they have the frame of the church only because it represents the framework of our freedom of religion,” Uze said. “This is something very special to Virginia and something we should all be proud of,” she added. Uze said religious freedom is a vital factor in the establishment of our other freedoms. “One of the most beautiful things about our nation is our

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primarily to undergrads. This year students from 15 institutions are enrolled in JMU REU programs. The prolonged lab time and professor-mentor relationship in the summer are a great benefit to the students. Hughes said, “A unique aspect of the REU program at JMU is how much actual time the students spend being directly mentored by JMU professors. It is almost as if each day all summer long is a class of its own, taught by a full-time faculty member with a student to faculty ratio of 2- or 3-to1.” As expected, the Reynolds

19th Annual Crab Feast presented by the Hanover Firefighters will be held Aug. 21 Hanover Firefighters will sponsor the 19th Annual Crab Feast from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Cold Harbor Ruritan Park on Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The cost is $30 for those over the age of 10. Children 10 and under are admitted free of charge with a paying adult. Hot dogs are available if preferred. No coolers or glass will be allowed. According to the firefighters, the event provides an opportunity “for great eats, fellowship and camaraderie.” For ticket information, call 365-6195, 365-4903 or 779-3908. More details can be found athanoverfirefighterscrabfeast. com.

brothers finish each other’s sentences when describing their experience. “Much better than a lab class. The summer is good because it’s more than theory; there are no right answers. Being in the lab is our job! We get more experience and we get paid.” Lee Reynolds plays running back on the JMU football team. When his adviser suggested the REU program he checked with his strength and conditioning coach to work out his schedule. He is in the gym from 6 to 8:30 a.m. each day, showers and heads to the lab. He recruited his brother to come to JMU for the summer because with his football commitments he does not get to see his twin very

often. “I think we have spent less than 20 days together since we went to college,” said Lee Reynolds. The opposite is true for the Mitchum twins. Jamel and Jarvis Mitchum were freshman roommates, play on intramural teams together, and share the same major. This past spring, they went on separate Alternative Spring Break trips – the longest they had ever spent apart. The Mitchum brothers are equally enthusiastic about the lab experience. Chemistry professors and upperclassmen in their major told the brothers the chemistry REU was not to be missed. “This is a good opportunity to find out if working in a chemistry

lab is what I want to do,” said Jamel Mitchum. Jarvis Mitchum said, “If we want to go to graduate school we need undergraduate research experience.” Both sets of twins are black men, which brings an element of diversity to the REU programs. Darius Reynolds thinks this is important. “In engineering we work on teams so diversity is good, everyone brings something different to the team.” All four students see themselves as role models for their high-school friends, teammates, students in their major and college friends. Jarvis Mitchum said, “We are setting an example. We’ve done this, you can to. Don’t let your ethnicity get

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Book Festival to Hermitage be held Aug. 7 High School class of 1970 to Racing to Read will be the theme of the 5th Annual Hanover hold reunion in Book Festival, to be held from October 10-3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, in the gymnasium of the Liberty Christian School at 8094 Liberty Circle in Mechanicsville. Dozens of Virginia authors, with their newest books, will be available to meet. A free concert will be provided by Nashville country artist Kari Smith. For a full schedule of events, visit www. hanoverbookfestival.com. The nonprofit event is being sponsored by the Hanover Writers Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, Liberty Christian School, local businesses and the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

The 40th reunion for the 1970 Class of Hermitage High School will be held from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Lakeside Country Club. Also invited to participate are members of the 1969 and 1971 classes. For more information, call 746-4977 or send an email to barbgrl8750@hotmail.com or KAHARRIS7@ embarqmail.com.

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The Parsons’ Cause to be re-enacted Cause established part of the foundation for the coming American Revolution. The Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to sponsor re-enactments of and promote the historical importance of The Parsons’ Cause. The Foundation is pleased to present free public shows of The Parsons’ Cause -- Prelude to Revolution, during the summer of 2010.

The shows will be held at the same Hanover Courthouse where Henry tried the case in 1763. The re-enactments will commence at 11 a.m. on the following dates: -- Saturday, July 31 -- Saturday, Aug. 14 The re-enactment is about 45 minutes in length, and attendees are asked to participate by serving as jurors, parties to the case, gentlemen justices or parsons.

Chesapeake Ruritan to hold Shrimp and Crab Feast The Annual Crab and Shrimp Feast and Dance will be presented by the Chesapeake District Ruritan from 2:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, at the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Park. Music will be provided by Neon Moon. Gates will open at 2 p.m. for the rain or shine event. Food will be served from 2:30 to 6 p.m. and beverages from 2 to 7 p.m. The dance will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets, which are being sold in advance, are $30 for adults. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Tickets can be purchased at West Store, Cheek & Shockley RV, Mechanicsville Drug, Riverbound Cafe, Village Bank and Lakeview Tack, all in Mechanicsville; King William Pharmacy in Aylett; Montpelier Pharmacy and Ridpath & Co., both in Montpelier; and Southern States and Breakfast & Lunch, both in Ashland. Tickets also can be purchased by calling Otis Hall at 779-2055 or 366-3393 or Barry Shalowitz at 357-1486.

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Wednesday, July 21 The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will hold their next meeting on at 6:30 p.m. at the Library. Please join us. Goodwill’s Mechanicsville Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Dr. is conducting a dynamic Interview Workshop, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. Most everyone can needs to improve their interviewing skills. Learn how. To sign up call, 417-6721.

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Friday, July 23 Friday Night Kids Club is having a field day! Walnut Grove Church welcomes children ages 4 – grade 5 to team up tonight for relay races and more from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Parents, another free event! Drop your kids off at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. For more info call 746-5081 or visit www.walnutgrovebaptist.com.

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Saturday, July 24 Annual Crab and Shrimp Feast and Dance sponsored by the Chesapeake District Ruritans. Gates open at 2 p.m. Food is served from 2:30-6 p.m. Beverages served from 2-7 p.m. Dance will be held from 3-7 p.m. The event is being held at Hanover Courthouse Ruritan Park. The cost is $30 for adults in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Music will be provided by Neon Moon, ID required for complimentary beverages. You can buy tickets at West Store, Cheek and Shockley RV, Mechanicsville Drug, King William Pharmacy, Montpelier Pharmacy, Ridpatch and Company, Southern States (Ashland), Pete’s Breakfast and Lunch, Riverbound Café, Village Bank, Lakeview Tack or you can call Otis Hall at 7792055 or 366-3393 or Barry Shalowitz at 357-1486.

Sunday, July 25 Egyptian Themed Vacation Bible School at Gethsemane Church of Christ, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, (360 east, 1 mile from intersection of 360 and Walnut Grove road). This free, drama-based, market-place event is for the entire family, although, parents you may also drop-off your kids when you register them. Kids learn about Egyptian history and all about Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace while experiencing Egyptian culture, making cool crafts and playing fun games! Free dinner on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. VBS will be begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30

p.m. each evening July 25th29th. Visit our website for more information and to register at www.gethsemanechristians.org Come join Oak Hall Baptist Church us as we investigate some Christian characteristics at our Vacation Bible School July 25 thru July 29 6:30-8:45 p.m. All sleuths (kids) from 2 years old to 6th grade are invited to be a part of the fun when discovering traits like compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, endurance, forgiveness, and love! Oak Hall Baptist Church 1877 Old Hanover Rd, Sandston 23150. Check us out at Oakhallbc.org or you can call the church office to register, (804) 737-5812.

songs, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. But most important, they’ll learn about how much God loves them and that He gave us His Word to show us the best way to live. Join the adventure July 26 – 30, daily from 9-12 p.m. Children ages 3 through rising 6th grade are welcome. To register, please contact Sherri Smith at 221-9375 or sherris@htrsi.com. Goodwill’s Mechanicsville Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Dr. is facilitating a bi-monthly Job Search Support Club from 10-11 a.m. The group discusses their challenges, successes and exchanges ideas of what has worked. It is facilitated by staff. To sign up or inquire, call 417-6721.

Monday, July 26 Movie Monday at the Atlee Branch Library at 2 p.m. All ages. Beat the heat with a cool summer movie. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Last week to sign up for “Writing a Novel – Where to Begin” class at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Classes are Thursday’s at 7 p.m. Aug. 12-Sept. 2. To sign up, call 804-261-arts (2787) or visit the website at www.artsglenallen.com. Slash Christian Church VBS will have your kids following Jesus on a life-changing journey! Children will have a great time singing

Tuesday, July 27 The Hanover County Board of Social Services will hold a meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Hanover County Social Services, 12304 Washington Highway, Ashland. This meeting is open to the public. The Mechanicsville Tea Party will be showing Part 9 of a 10-part video series “Free To Choose” by Dr. Milton Friedman Ph.D., Nobel Prize Laureate, at 7 p.m. The video will be on how capitalism really works, why liberty and free markets matter. This educational event is free and open to the public. The final episode will be shown Tuesday at 7 p.m., Aug. 3 in the meeting see CALENDAR, pg. 28 `

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Fed up with the corruption, taxation and Congress’ runaway spending? You are invited to join your concerned neighbors at the Mechanicsville Tea Party. We meet in the old fire station behind the New Eastern Hanover Fire Station on 360, between West Store and Pole Green Road at 8493 New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville, VA. Our next meeting is Thursday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. All are welcome and please bring a friend! It is up to you what happens to our country! For more information, please visit us on Facebook or call 769-8884.

6:30–8:30 p.m. at Friday Night Kids Club. Parents, drop your kids off tonight for S’More Fun at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. For more info call 746-5081 or visit www. walnutgrovebaptist.com.

The Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad will be having Bingo Games, A Charitable Wednesday, July 28 Fundraiser at 7 p.m. at the Goodwill’s Mechanicsville Rescue Squad Building, 203 Employment Center, 7147 Duncan Street in Ashland Brandy Run Dr. is hold(23005). This Fundraiser will ing Meet The Employer in help with the costs for our Mechanicsville with guest, upcoming 60th Anniversary AMF Bowling, Wed., July 28, Celebration and Community 10 a.m. This is an opportuniOpen House. Doors open at ty to hear Human Resources 6 p.m. Our cost is $20 for discuss their company, hiring 15 games. Prizes/winnings process and career opportubased on game sales. No nities. Seating is limited. We smoking or alcohol allowed. will seat on a first come, first Friday, July 30 All children must be accomserve basis. Our doors open Walnut Grove Church panied by a parent. Any at 9 a.m. Business dress is hosts a free event for chil- questions may be directed required. Call 417-6721. dren ages 4 – grade 5 from to Nancy Baughan 7987792. Parking is available TANGLE OAKS NEW LISTING at the rear of our building, LARGE LOT ON POND! $266,950 on Hanover Avenue, and on Over 2500 sq. ft.! 4 bedrooms, 3 baths with very open

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

BEVERLY and THOMAS SUTTON

Beverly and Thomas Sutton recently celebrated 50 years of marriage at a luncheon with 70 friends and family at Maggianos Restaurant. The dinner was given by their two sons and their wives. JULIE MARIE WALTON and DANIEL PIERCE BAYBUTT

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MR. and MRS. BRIAN EDWIN BREMNER the former Claire Alexandra Bashore

Bashore-Bremner announce wedding Claire Alexandra Bashore and Brian Edwin Bremner surprised their family and friends on April 18, 2010 by getting married at their engagement party, hosted by the parents of both the bride and the groom. The ceremony was officiated by Mr. Mervin C. Withers, uncle of the bride. The bride is the daughter of Gerhard and Janice W. Bashore of Mechanicsville. The groom is the son of Kenneth and Sheree Bremner of Ashland. The bride is the granddaughter of Mrs. Glenn C. Withers of Callao and the late Mr. Irving A. Withers and Mrs. Gisela R. Tudor of Petersburg and the late Mr. Linwood Tudor. The groom is the grandson of the late Mr. Bruce D. Martin and the late Mrs. Josephine K. Martin and the late Mr. Walter A. Bremner and the late Mrs. Evelyn C. Bremner. Kimberly James was the maid of honor and Kellee Bremner, sister of the groom, was the bridesmaid. Jacob Bashore, brother of the bride, was the best man and Kevin Bremner, brother of the groom, was the groomsman. After a honeymoon in the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Richmond.

JOHN and JUNE WILLIAMS

John Hunter Williams III and his wife June Denton Williams celebrated their 50th anniversary on July 16, 2010. The couple has two children, Jay Hunter Williams IV and Wendy Jill Williams and one grandchild Kaitlyn Elaine Williams. They celebrated their anniversary with a party involving family and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Walton of Drewryville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Marie to Mr. Daniel Pierce Baybutt of Mechanicsville, Virginia. Daniel is the son of Lt. Colonel and Mrs. Kenneth M. Baybutt, USAFR (retired) of Mechanicsville, Virginia. Julie is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elsie C. Walton and the late Mr. John Shelton Walton of Drewryville, the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin E. Felton of Capron. Julie is the great granddaughter of Mrs. Annie Clary of Lawrenceville. Daniel is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Baybutt of Greenville, NC, the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin P. Young, Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Waverly G. King, Jr. of Richmond, Virginia. Julie is a 2003 graduate of Southampton County High School, 2006 graduate of Bon Secours Nursing School in Richmond, Virginia, and received her BSN from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008. She is currently employed by Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Daniel is a 2003 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, 2007 graduate of the Microsoft IT Academy. He is employed by Bon Secours Richmond Health System in Richmond, Virginia. An October wedding is planned in the Outer Banks.

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Brady Fitzgerald, 4, admires the birdhouse he and his grandfather, Tommy Davis, built. After they constructed the birdhouse, Davis said he “soaked it in waterseal so it would last, but Brady said we needed to paint it. I told him that it didn’t need to be painted but he insisted. So I asked him what color he wanted to paint it. He replies that we can’t just paint it one color because then only one color bird would live in it. He said we needed to paint it many colors so all the birds could use it.” Their birdhouse is decorated with blue, red, green, yellow and white. “I wonder if any birds will ever use it, but Brady was quite impressed with his masterpiece,” Davis added.

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Lynn and Sylvia Tyler of Old Church celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 1, 2010. To celebrate the occasion, the couple’s children hosted a surprise party in their honor at Burkwood Swim and Racket Club on June 26, 2010. The couple left for a weeks vacation at their children’s beach house in Nags Head N.C. The couple was given a dinner party on the beach by Greg Jones, Richard and Gail Wilson and the Tritt Family on the night of their anniversary. The couples children are Kimberly, Mark and Robin Tyler.

21st Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Duck Race set for July 31 The Ducks are ready to “hit the waves” of the Haxall Canal again as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Richmond & Tri-Cities announces their 21st Annual Duck Race at Brown’s Island from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31. As many as 20,000 ducks will race down the canal and compete for more than $28,000 in prizes, but only one lucky duck will cross the finish line first, awarding its owner a 2010 Toyota Prius, courtesy of McGeorge Toyota. Other prizes include a $1,000 Walmart Gift Card, a Busch Gardens Sesame Prize Package, Chick-fil-A for a year, being an “Honorary Squirrel for a Day” with the Flying Squirrels, and seven other prizes from Richmond-

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Tuesday, Aug. 3 Curt Strutz the Bassmeister at the Atlee Branch Library at 10:30 a.m. All ages invited. The Bassmeister brings the excitement of fishing into the lives of children and adults in “Fishing for Laughs” with ventriloquism, fast-paced comedy, and audience participation. Don’t miss the “Bass Beauty Pageant!” For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Wednesday, Aug. 4 There will be a Tavern Family Night at the Hanover Tavern located at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. Donations are accepted with a $3 asking price. For more information please call 537-5050. Curt Strutz the Bassmeister at the Hanover Branch Library at 10 a.m. All ages are invited. The Bassmeister brings the excitement of fishing into the lives of children and adults in “Fishing for Laughs” with ventriloquism, fast-paced comedy, and audience participation. Don’t miss the “Bass Beauty Pageant!” For more information call 3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

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Branch Library at 7 p.m. Jeff Grant will show you how to keep your belongings secure and teach you basic self-defense techniques. Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 7469615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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Meet Author J. Lloyd Morgan at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 11 a.m. Ages 11 and up. Mr. Morgan will talk about his new novel for teens, The Hidden Sun, and answer questions from the audience. Snacks served! Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call Friday, Aug. 6 It’s game on at Friday 746-9615 or visit the library Night Kids Club! Children at 7461 Sherwood Crossing ages 4 – grade 5 are invited Place. to this free event from 6:30– 8:30 p.m. at Walnut Grove Monday, Aug. 9 God’s Great Get-together Church. Parents, drop your kids off at 7046 Cold Harbor Baobab Blast is Coming! All Road – for more info call Souls Episcopal Church and 746-5081 or visit www.wal- Messiah Lutheran Church and School present free Vacation nutgrovebaptist.com. Bible School, Monday, Aug. 9 – Thursday, Aug. 12 for ages Saturday, Aug. 7 5th Annual Hanover 3 – 5th grade. Our adventure Book will be held from takes place from 6 – 7:45 p.m. 10-3 p.m. Festival’s Racing and includes music, drama, to Read, to be held at the games and crafts. Dinner will Liberty Christian School be available (5:30-6 p.m.) for all Gymnasium, and features our explorers! Kindly register dozens of Virginia’s authors by Aug. 1. For more informaand their latest books, a tion and to register, call 746concert by Nashville’s Kari 7134, email us at office@mlcas. Smith, a bicycle race (sign org or visit www.mlcas.org for up to participate when you registration forms. Location: arrive!), an RIR pace car and Messiah Evangelical Lutheran other race displays, face- Church, 8154 Atlee Road, painting and gift bags for Mechanicsville, VA 23111. kids, auction, door prizes and raffles, including 2 tick- Wednesday, Aug. 11 ets to the RIR September There will be a Heritage race! For more details, visit Music Series event with the www.hanoverbookfestival. Hanover Concert Band at the com. The event is free to Hanover Tavern, located at enjoy. 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069 from Local Christian rock band 7-8 p.m. Donations are accepted Alleyways and Avenues will with a $3 asking price. For more be performing live at The information please call 537National at 7 p.m. Tickets 5050. are available for $10. If you love rock music with a posiLocal Christian rock tive vibe then come out and band Alleyways and Avenues support us!! For ticket purwill be performing live at the chase please contact B.T. at 836-8617. We want fill this see CALENDAR, pg. 28 `

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July 21, 2010

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Robertson wins Photographer of the Year Each year professional photographers from all over the world participate in an international print competition held by the Professional Photographers’ Association (PPA). The PPA is the world’s largest nonprofit association for professional photographers with more than 20,000 members in 54 countries. Jessica of Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry in Ashland has earned the Photographer of the Year Award from Professional Photographers of America (PPA). She will be honored at PPA’s annual convention, Imaging USA, in January in San Antonio, Texas. “These coveted awards honor the consistent quality of the photographer’s images in one of the world’s most celebrated image competitions, PPA’s International Photographic Competition,” Denis Craft, PPA Print Exhibition Committee chairman, said. Robertson submitted four images that were judged amongst other photographer’s submissions from an international pool of entries. All four images merited. All merited images enter PPA’s renowned General Collection. One of those four images, entitled “My Homeland

Security,” received the highest possible honor: acceptance into the PPA Loan Collection. The Loan Collection travels the world for one year and is displayed at photographic exhibitions, conventions and other photography events. “As this was our first year competing on an international level, we were really excited to receive such recognition,” Robertson added. “With the support of this community, I am inspired and empowered to create images that capture the moment like the one featured here.”

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A new congregation in the Atlee area. COOL SPRING SCHOOL: July 11th, 18th, & 25th Worship 9:30am • Christian Formation 11:00am MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH : July 3rd & 31st Worship 5:00pm

Friends. For more informa- – for more info call 746tion call 365-6210 or visit 5081 or visit www.walnutContinued from pg. 32 b the library at 7527 Library grovebaptist.com. Canal Club as special guests Drive. for House of Heroes, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 Tickets are available for $12. Friday, Aug. 13 The Hanover Firefighters It is a great opportunity to Walnut Grove Church will hold their 19th annual bring positive Christian rock hosts a free event for chil- Crab Feast from 1-8 p.m. to our city!! Please come out dren ages 4 – grade 5. at Cold Harbor Ruritan and support us, and fill this Parents: Drop your kids Park, on Walnut Grove venue as well!! For ticket off from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Rd. in Mechanicsville. An purchase please contact B.T. Friday Night Kids Club. opportunity for great eats, at 836-8617. Tonight, it’s a summer pic- f e l l o w s h i p a n d c a m a r a -

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The newly chartered Testifying Toastmasters meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Church of the Nazarene on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Toastmasters is an international organization that trains in the art of public speaking and leadership skills. For more information, please contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP at eesjresquire@netscape.net.

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Submerge Yourself in Scrapbooking at the Hanover Branch Library at 6:30 p.m. Ages 11 – 19. Add more memories to your scrapbook or start a new a new one. Bring photos or create pages to finish at home. Snacks served! Sponsored by the Hanover Branch Library

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Saturday, Aug. 14 The Hanover Democratic Committee will hold its next meeting at 9 a.m. at Ashland Coffee and Tea. The topic: November Elections ‘10. Please join us for round table discussions. The coffee is on us.

Friday, Aug. 20 Parents, drop your kids off for a Pajama party at Friday Night Kids Club! Walnut Grove Church welcomes children ages 4 – grade 5 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. for this free event. Wear your pajamas tonight and let’s party at 7046 Cold Harbor Road

derie as we manage this fun annual event. In your best casual manner, come on by. Bring your family, friends and neighbors and come support our Fire Service Responders and well known charities. The cost is $30 for all over age ten. Ten and under are free with a paying adult. Hot dogs are available if preferred. No Coolers Or Glass Allowed! For ticket information call 365-6195, 365-4903 or 7793908. Our website, hanoverfirefighterscrabfeast.com, has details as well. Doswell Ruritan Club BBQ dinner will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Doswell Community Center located at Rt. 1 and Doswell Rd. Tickets for sale thru club

members or at the door. The Manchester High School reunion is open to all alumni, faculty, and staff and their adult guests. For $35 per person, enjoy a meal catered by PQ’s BBQ and music by a DJ and alumni musicians. This event is being held at the Oasis Sports Complex in western Chesterfield County and is being hosted by members of the classes of 1969-1971. For details, call Steve Lowery at 275-0738 or email mhsresunion69.71@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 25 The Newcomers (club for women new to the area) will not meet in July. Our next meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. It is a free coffee, but reservations are required. Call Brenda at 754-0460. The newly chartered Testifying Toastmasters meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Church of the Nazarene on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Toastmasters is an international organization see CALENDAR, pg. 37 `

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The 700 Club Å

Whose?

Will/Grace

Frasier ’

Will/Grace

››› “Enter the Dragon” (1973)

(:45) ››› “The Hangover” (2009) ’ ‘R’ Å

(:15) ›› “Gothika” (2003) Halle Berry. ‘R’ Å

Neighbors

The Glades Å

››‡ “Brüno” (2009) ’ ‘R’ Å

The Mechanicsville Local

Hung Å

Neistat

Co-Ed-4

Zane’s Sex

July 21, 2010

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

1:30

COMCAST 4

(ESPN)

(CSN)

8 9

JULY 24, 2010 2:30 3 PM 3:30

2 PM

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

Golf: Senior British Open, Third Round. (Live)

Softball: U.S.A. Futures vs. Team U.S.A.. Å

(ESPN)

Auto Racing: Pay Less Little 500. (Taped)

Beach Volleyball

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Rangers

Paid Prog.

Athlete

Wipeout ’ Å

(6-CBS)

Sabrina

Paid Prog.

Football Saturdays

Paid Prog.

PGA Tour Golf

House All In ’ Å

Paid Prog.

Base

McCarver

Paid Prog.

At-Movies

››‡ “The Alarmist” (1997) David Arquette.

(65-CW)

Law Order: CI

(35-FOX) ››‡ “Life” (1999) Eddie Murphy. Å

(12-NBC) Willa’s Wild Jane

(65-CW) (WGN)

Into Wild

Paid Prog.

Raceline

Paid Prog.

Exploration Animal Adv Hollywood Law Order: CI

NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup: Brickyard 400. (Live)

Building

Quest One

Dangerous

(8-ABC)

Paid Prog.

Stargate Atlantis Å

Paid Prog.

(6-CBS)

Football Saturdays

Cycling: Tour de France.

PGA Championship

PGA Tour Golf

(35-FOX) Formula One Racing: Grand Prix of Germany. ’

Paid Prog.

Money

››› “Analyze This”

(12-NBC) Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

McCarver

Celebrity

(WGN)

Paid Prog.

City Fishing World Poker Tour

Inside Edit. Makeover

››› “The Brady Bunch Movie” (1995, Comedy)

WWE Superstars Å

To Be Announced Hong Kng

Ming

Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Watercolor

Travel

(23-PBS) McLaughlin Currents

(57-PBS) Cooking

Victory

Food

Old House

Woodwright MotorWeek

(57-PBS) Cyberchase Washington Need to Know ’ Å

Hometime

(USA)

Royal Pains Burn Notice Å

(TNT)

Bait Car LA (:20) ›› “The Scorpion King” Å

(:15) ››‡ “Payback” (1999) Mel Gibson.

(WTBS)

Coll Road

My Boys

(A&E)

Drill Team Ryan & Sue

The Glades Pilot Å

The Glades Å

Family Jewels

(SPIKE)

Trucks! (N)

Deadliest Warrior ’

My Boys MuscleCar

Covert Affairs Å

My Boys

Religion

(USA)

Treasure

(TNT)

(11:00) “Sleepy Hollow”

(WTBS)

(11:30) ››‡ “Shrek the Third”

(A&E)

The Glades Å

Criminal Minds Å

Deadliest Warrior ’

(SPIKE)

Trucks! ’

Pros vs. Joes ’

The Ultimate Fighter ’

Deadliest Catch Å

Jim

Paid Prog.

Faces of America

My Boys

Wipeout ’ Å

To Contrary Antiques Roadshow

Covert Affairs Pilot Å My Boys

Virginia

World Poker Tour

›› “Fat Albert” (2004) Kenan Thompson.

Farming

Kitchen

Old House

Paid Prog.

Boston Legal Roe Å

Law Order: CI

(23-PBS) Food

Europe

JULY 25, 2010 2:30 3 PM 3:30

2 PM

NASCAR Countdown

Law Order: CI

Money

1:30

COMCAST

›››‡ “Juno” (2007) Ellen Page. Å

››› “Hairspray” (2007) Å

›››‡ “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) Elijah Wood.

MuscleCar

MLB Baseball: Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies. Å Criminal Minds Å

(DISC)

Deadliest Catch Å

(DISC)

Deadliest Catch Å

(NICK)

The Troop

Big Time

iCarly ’

Big Time

Drake/Josh Drake/Josh Penguins

Penguins

(NICK)

iCarly ’

Big Time

Penguins

(DISN)

Wizards

Good Luck

Sonny

Hannah

Suite/Deck

(DISN)

Wizards

Good Luck

Sonny

Hannah

“Wizards-Waver”

(FAM)

››‡ “The Little Rascals” (1994) Å

(FAM)

Pacifier

››› “Ice Age” (2002) Voices of Ray Romano.

(LIFE)

“Daughter-Conv.”

(LIFE)

(10:00) “Disclosure”

“Lies He Told” (1997, Docudrama) Gary Cole. Å

(AMC)

››‡ “The Stalking Moon” (1968, Western) Gregory Peck.

(AMC)

“Silence-Lambs”

›››‡ “The Shining” (1980) Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall. Å

301

(HBO)

(:15) ››‡ “The Rocker” (2008) Rainn Wilson.

301

(HBO)

REAL Sports Gumbel

(:15) ››‡ “17 Again” (2009) Zac Efron. Å

320

(MAX)

(11:30) ››› “Taken”

320

(MAX)

(11:30) ››‡ “Eagle Eye” (2008)

Hannah

Suite/Deck

›› “Major Payne” (1995) Damon Wayans. Å

“Taken in Broad Daylight” (2009, Docudrama) Å

››› “Enter the Dragon” (1973)

››› “Something the Lord Made” (2004) Å

›‡ “Stephen King’s Thinner” ‘R’

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST

“Unstable” (2009) Å

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

ESPN Sports Saturday (N) PGA Tour Golf: RBC Canadian Open, Third Round.

(:35) ››› “Burn After Reading” ‘R’

6 PM

6:30

SportsCenter Å

Softball Volleyball

Washington Redskins

SportsCtr

7:30

8 PM

WNBA Basketball: Fever at Mystics

News

ABC News

Fortune

News

CBS News

(6-CBS)

(35-FOX) MLB Baseball: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers. ’ (Live) Å

(12-NBC) Action Sports From Chicago. ’ (Live) Å

News

NBC News

(65-CW)

››› “Deep Cover” (1992) Larry Fishburne.

Judge

(WGN)

Legend of the Seeker

Bones ’ Å

Jeopardy!

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow

Katie

Currents

BBC World

(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

Hannah

Place, Own

Antiques Roadshow

Burt Wolf

9 PM

10:30

Baseball Tonight Å

SportsCenter Å

Baseball

SportsNite

Washington Combat:

Tennis

Redskins

CSI: Crime Scn

48 Hours Mystery Å

America’s Most Wanted

News at 10

Law Order: CI

News

TMZ (N) ’ Å

Paid Prog.

The Bridge (N) Å Cops (N)

Cops Å

Entertainment Tonight

Persons Unknown (N)

Payne

› “Material Girls” (2006) Hilary Duff, Haylie Duff. ›››‡ “No Country for Old Men” (2007) ’ Å

Lawrence Welk

Served

Nature Å (DVS)

NOVA ’ Å (DVS)

Keeping Up My Family

Time Goes

(:10) ›› “I Spy” (2002)

JULY 24, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

Castle ’ Å

Raymond

“Christie’s Revenge” “The Invention of Lying”

›› “The Game Plan” (2007) Premiere. ’

Sports

Payne

10 PM

Fanboy

“Willy Wonka & Chocolate”

››› “(500) Days of Summer” Å

9:30

Tennis

The Office

Bones ’ Å

8:30

Countdown NASCAR Racing: Nationwide Series: Kroger 200.

SportsNite

Legend of the Seeker

7 PM

Deadliest Catch Å

TBA

Seinfeld ’

News

(:35) CSI: Miami Å

News

(:35) Monk Å

The Wanda Sykes Show

Brothers ’

(:29) Saturday Night Live

Brian McKnight Show

Smash Cut

News/Nine

Scrubs ’

Sideways

Red Green

EastEnders EastEnders Masters

›››› “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948), Tim Holt

Scrubs ’ Dreamers

Nature ’

(USA)

›› “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” (2007, Action) Å

(TNT)

(:15) ›››‡ “Braveheart” (1995, Historical Drama) Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau. Å

(WTBS)

Family Guy

(A&E)

KISSteria Å

Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters: Fugitive

Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters Manhunters

(SPIKE)

Deadliest Warrior ’

(DISC)

American Gangs Å

Chain Gang: Maricopa

County Jail: Las Vegas

County Jail: Oakland ’

Behind Bars Ohio Å

Behind Bars Kansas ’

Gang Wars: Oakland II

Behind Bars Ohio Å

Bars

(NICK)

Fanboy

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

Jackson

Big Time

Victorious

Lopez

Malcolm

(DISN)

Suite/Deck

Wizards

Sonny With a Chance

Hannah

Suite/Deck

Wizards

Suite/Deck

Sonny With a Chance

(FAM)

›› “The Pacifier” (2005) Vin Diesel. Å

(LIFE)

(3:00) “Unstable” (2009)

“Live Once, Die Twice” (2006) Kellie Martin. Å

(AMC)

“Enter the Dragon”

›››› “Pulp Fiction” (1994) John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson. Å

301

(HBO)

››› “A Small Act” (2010) ’ ‘NR’

(:45) ››› “Spider-Man” (2002) Tobey Maguire. ‘PG-13’ Å

320

(MAX)

(:15) ›› “Men in Black II” (2002)

(:45) ››› “Tropic Thunder” (2008) Ben Stiller.

››‡ “Shrek the Third” (2007, Comedy) Å

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

Wizards

Hannah

5:30

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Beach Volleyball

(6-CBS)

PGA Tour Golf: RBC Canadian Open, Final Round.

(35-FOX) (3:00) “Analyze This”

(12-NBC) Action Sports From Chicago. (Taped) ’ Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

NASCAR Racing

SportsCenter Å

Windy City

Kastles

››› “Hairspray” (2007) John Travolta. Premiere. Å ››› “Collateral” (2004) Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx. Å

(:25) ››‡ “The Holiday” (2006) Cameron Diaz. Å

Hannah

Suite/Deck

››› “Ice Age” (2002) Voices of Ray Romano.

5 PM

6 PM

6:30

SportsCenter Å

›››‡ “Ratatouille” (2007) Voices of Patton Oswalt. Å

“The Client List” (2010) Jennifer Love Hewitt. Å

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

7:30

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

(:13) ›››‡ “Jerry Maguire” Pros v Joes

››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

›››› “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975, Drama)

Army Wives Å

››› “Gran Torino” (2008) ‘R’ Å

››› “(500) Days of Summer” Å

9:30

Drop-Diva

(:45) “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975)

True Blood “Trouble” ’

(:45) ›› “He’s Just Not That Into You” (2009) Ben Affleck. ’

Action Spo.

››› “Collateral” (2004) Tom Cruise. Å

››› “Hitch” (2005) Will Smith, Eva Mendes.

“Deadly Honeymoon” (2010) Summer Glau. Å

7 PM

Royal Pains Å

10 PM

10:30

Co-Ed-4

Life on Top

JULY 25, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

Baseball Tonight Å

MLB Baseball: St. Louis Cardinals at Chicago Cubs. (Live)

Washington Redskins

SportsNite

Tennis

Kastles

Athlete

News

ABC News

Funniest Home Videos

Extreme Makeover

Scoundrels (N) ’ Å

The Gates (N) ’ Å

News

(:35) CSI: NY ’ Å

CBS News

News

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

Big Brother (N) Å

Undercover Boss Å

Cold Case ’ Å

News

Storm

Two Men

Tucson

Simpsons

Family Guy

News at 10

Family Guy

Paid Prog.

NBC News

Dateline NBC (N) Å

News

Inside Edit.

Paid Prog.

Cosby

Hates Chris Hates Chris ››‡ “The Great Raid” (2005) Benjamin Bratt.

King

Friends ’

Entertain.

Becker ’

Cosby

News/Nine

Replay

Cheers ’

Becker ’

Roadtrip

Globe Trekker ’

Masterpiece Mystery! (N) ’

Inside Out

Served

Keeping Up Mystery

Seasoned

Judge Judy Judge Judy Two Men News

›››‡ “No Country for Old Men” (2007), Javier Bardem

Cheers ’

To Be Announced

›››‡ “Juno” (2007) Ellen Page. Å

Becker ’

(23-PBS) ›››› “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948), Tim Holt

(57-PBS) Wilder: First

Amer Dad

Cosby

Redskins

Cleveland

Law Order: CI Newhart

Newhart

Nature ’ Å

CAA Anniv.

Tee Time

Family Guy

SportsNite

SportsCenter (Live) Å Redskins

Seinfeld ’

America’s Got Talent Twelve more acts perform. BarneyM

BarneyM

Boxing Van Impe

Magic Moments: The Best of 50’s Pop ’ Å

American Masters Å

Mythos-Joseph

Nature ’

NCIS Mind Games Å

NCIS Frame-Up Å

NCIS Murdered model.

NCIS Switch ’ Å

Burn Notice Å

Covert

Leverage (N) Å

Memphis Beat Å

Leverage

My Boys

“Miss Congeniality 2”

(USA)

(2:30) “Hairspray” (2007)

(TNT)

Lord Rings

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

(WTBS)

Baseball

Raymond

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Identity

Criminal Minds Lucky ’

Criminal Minds Penelope

Criminal Minds Å

The Glades (N) Å

The Glades Å

The Ultimate Fighter ’

CSI: Crime Scene

CSI: Crime Scn

MANswers

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch Valhalla

Deadliest Catch Å

Deadliest Catch (N) ’

Deadliest Catch Valhalla

Catch

Victorious

iCarly ’

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

Lopez

Malcolm

The Nanny

Hannah

Jonas L.A.

Hannah

Jonas L.A.

NCIS Silver War Å

››‡ “The Holiday” (2006) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet.

NCIS Probie ’ Å

››› “Hitch” (2005) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. Å

(A&E)

(SPIKE)

(DISC)

Deadliest Catch Å

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

iCarly ’

Big Time

The Troop

iCarly ’

(DISN)

Wizards

Hannah

The Suite Life on Deck

(FAM)

“Willy Wonka”

››‡ “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium”

›››‡ “Ratatouille” (2007) Voices of Patton Oswalt. Å

(LIFE)

“Christie’s Revenge”

›› “Mini’s First Time” (2006) Alec Baldwin. Å

“The Client List” (2010) Jennifer Love Hewitt. Å

(AMC)

The Shining ›››› “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) Jack Nicholson.

301

(HBO)

Lying

320

(MAX)

(3:10) ›› “I Spy” Å

Phineas

Public

Wizards

›› “Fast & Furious” (2009) Vin Diesel. ‘PG-13’

(4:50) ›‡ “Whiteout” (2009) ‘R’

The Mechanicsville Local

July 21, 2010

Jackson

Hannah

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

Drop Dead Diva (N)

›››‡ “Michael Clayton” (2007, Drama) George Clooney. ››‡ “Terminator Salvation” (2009) ‘PG-13’

›› “Jennifer’s Body” (2009) ’ ‘R’

Hannah

My Boys

True Blood (N) ’ Å

(:15) ››› “(500) Days of Summer” (2009) Å

Criminal

Hannah J. Osteen

Army Wives AWOL (N)

Drop Dead Diva Å

Wives

Mad Men Å

Rubicon: Sneak Preview

Mad Men

Hung (N)

Entourage

Hung Å

› “Miss March” (2009) ’ ‘R’ Å

True Blood ’ Å ›› “Jennifer’s Body”

Sponsored by the Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. Continued from pg. 34 b For more information call that trains in the art of pub- 746-9615 or visit the library lic speaking and leadership at 7461 Sherwood Crossing skills. For more informa- Place. tion, please contact Sandy Sanders, PR VP at eesjres- Saturday, Sept. 18 Varina HS Class of 1970 quire@netscape.net. is having a 40th Reunion at Osborne Landing. More Saturday, Aug. 28 Back to School Celebration information will be coming at the Mechanicsville Branch soon. If you were a classmate Library at 11 a.m. For grades of VHS 1970 you can e-mail: K-3. Get excited about going VHS1970reunion@yahoo. back to school with activities com or become a member and a ride on the big yellow on Facebook to see more bus. Refreshments served. information.

CALENDAR

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

5 PM

5:30

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

NFL Live

Burning

Tennis

(35-FOX) Maury Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Around

6 PM

6:30

Redskins

early for set up, wrap up The John Marshall High and depart afterwards. For School Class of 1950 will additional details call Doris hold its 60 year reunion. at (804) 876 - 3817. Classmates who have not Craft vendors are needed been contacted are asked to for the Hanover Ruritans’ call Richard Neely at 262Annual Steak ‘n Race (lawn 3992 or Joan Layman McGee mower racing) at Hanover at 737-0585. Ruritan Park. There is no charge to set up a booth, Saturday, Oct. 9 Doswell Fire - Station 4 is but each vendor is required seeking Arts and Crafts ven- to buy a ticket for $25 dors to participate in a Fall which entitles you to the Festival Community Event steak dinner, hot dogs and on Saturday, October 9th. beverages. There will be A $15.00 prepaid registra- family fun, music, crafts tion fee is required. Hours and children’s activities. are 10:00a - 2:00p. Arrive Gates open at 10 a.m. and

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

9:30

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

SportsNite

World Team Tennis

Building

News

ABC News

Fortune

Jeopardy!

The Bachelorette The Men Tell All (N) ’ Å

News

CBS News

News

Extra (N)

How I Met

Rules

Two Men

Building Big Bang

10 PM

40th Hermitage High Class Reunion at Lakeside Country Club from 5:3011:30 p.m. For more info email barbgrl8750@hotmail.com or Kaharris7@ embarqmail.com or call 7464977 and leave message. Also invited is the class of 1969 and 1971. JULY 26, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30

Baseball Tonight Å

SportsCenter Å

SportsNite

Washington Post Live

(:02) 20/20 (N) ’ Å

News

Nightline

(:01) CSI: Miami Å

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Redskins

Baseball J. Kimmel

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

Lie to Me Bullet Bump

The Good Guys (N) ’

FOX News at 10 (N)

Family Guy

’70s Show

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

America’s Got Talent ’

Last Comic Standing (N)

Dateline NBC ’ Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Payne

News

The Tyra Show Å

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

90210 Clark Raving Mad

Gossip Girl ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Becker ’

Funniest Home Videos

WGN News at Nine (N)

BBC World

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Antiques Roadshow

History Detectives (N)

Turmoil and Triumph

Bewitched

close at 7 p.m. You met set up your booth as early as 8 a.m. The steak dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. Contact Carol Ware at 7462356 if you have a craft or product or service you would like to sell.

Saturday, Sept. 25

The Hanover County Historical Society will hold its third program in the popular “Uncovering Hanover’s Past” series at 3 p.m. at the historic Salem Presbyterian Church, 5394 Studley Road, Studley, VA 23162 (in the heart of the Village of Studley). Nick Luccketti, James River Institute for Archeology will discuss his archeological investigations at Studley Plantation, the site of Patrick Henry’s birth. A visit to the nearby site will be conducted, weather and time permitting. Guests Welcome!

Interruption SportsCenter Å

Washington Post Live

Inside Ed.

Sunday, Sept. 19

(23-PBS) Fetch! Ruff

Cyberchase Electric

WordGirl

(57-PBS) Arthur

Super Why! Sid

(:45) Richmond City Council

King

Raymond

Name Earl

Friends

King

Scrubs ’

South Park

Locked Out: Fall

C. Rose

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

(USA)

Law Order: CI

NCIS Chained ’ Å

NCIS Sharif Returns ’

NCIS Blowback Å

WWE Monday Night RAW ’ (Live) Å

(:05) Covert Affairs

Psych

(TNT)

Law & Order Disciple ’

Law & Order ’

Bones ’ Å

The Closer Help Wanted

The Closer In Custody

Rizzoli & Isles (N) Å

The Closer In Custody

Rizzoli

(WTBS)

Raymond

Friends ’

King

Seinfeld ’

Family Guy

Lopez Tonight

Neighbors

(A&E)

CSI: Miami Rio ’ Å

Obsessed Chad & Nicole

Intervention

(SPIKE)

Walker, Texas Ranger

Entourage

Sports

(DISC)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Cash Cab

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Ultimate Car Build-Off

(NICK)

iCarly ’

Matters

Hates Chris Hates Chris George

(DISN)

Wizards

Suite/Deck

Hannah

Good Luck

Jonas L.A.

Phineas

Wizards

Hannah

(FAM)

Grounded

Gilmore Girls ’ Å

’70s Show

Secret-Teen

(LIFE)

Wife Swap ’ Å

(AMC)

(3:30) ›››‡ “Superman II” (1980) Å

301

(HBO)

(3:30) ››‡ “Inkheart” (2009) ’

320

(MAX)

(2:45) ››› “Duplicity”

Friends

The Office

CSI: Miami Going Under

“Army of Darkness” ‘R’

5:30

(ESPN)

NFL Live

Burning

Around

(CSN)

Building

Washington Post Live

(8-ABC)

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

(6-CBS)

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

(35-FOX) Maury Å (12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Inside Ed.

The First 48 Å

Reba Å

›› “Nights in Rodanthe” (2008) ’

TUESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

The First 48 Å

Seinfeld ’ Entourage

Reba Å

6:30

Interruption SportsCenter Å Redskins

Intervention Amber (N)

Entourage

›› “The Transporter” (2002) Jason Statham. ’

MANswers

Ultimate Car Build-Off

Class. Cars

Ultimate Car Build-Off

Car Build

George

The Nanny

Sonny

Hannah

Entourage Matters

“Starstruck” (2010) Sterling Knight. Reba Å

Obsessed Paul; Robin Class. Cars

Suite/Deck

Huge Movie Night (N) Reba Å

Sonny Secret-Teen

“The Two Mr. Kissels” (2008) John Stamos. Å

7:30

E:60 (N)

››› “Panic Room” (2002) Jodie Foster. ‘R’ Å

8 PM

8:30

2010 Poker

9 PM

9:30 Terrapins

10 PM

Washington Post Live

Primetime: Fam

News

Nightline

The Good Wife Bang ’

News

Late Show W/Letterman

ABC News

Fortune

Jeopardy!

Wipeout Couples tackle the obstacle course. Å

CBS News

News

Extra (N)

NCIS Obsession Å

NCIS: Los Angeles ’

Redskins

FOX News at 10 (N)

Judge Judy Judge Judy Simpsons

Family Guy

Two Men

Hell’s Kitchen (N) Å

MasterChef ’ Å

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

Breakthrough With Tony

America’s Got Talent Twelve more acts perform. Life Unexpected Å

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Judge B.

News

Payne

One Tree Hill ’ Å

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Becker ’

Fun Videos

Lead-Off

MLB Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros. ’ (Live) Å

WordGirl

BBC World

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

(57-PBS) Arthur

Super Why! Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

Burt Wolf

Virginia Home Grown

TMZ (N) ’

King

NOVA ’ Å (DVS)

Carrier Squared Away

Keeping Up Ken Burns American Stories Mark Twain

JULY 27, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsNite

News

Cyberchase Electric

(:40) “Resurrection” ‘R’

SportsCenter Å

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Post 175’s success not measured by record Season ends in 10-8 loss to Post 186 but future looks bright By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The measure of a successful season does not merely come in the numbers of wins and losses. Though Mechanicsville Post 175 saw their season come to an end in a 10-8 loss to Post 186 on Thursday night, they could still walk away from the field feeling that this year was a successful one. The record books will show that Post 175 ended the year with an 8-12 record and barely missed the district playoffs.

What the record books will not show is the measure of growth that the exceptionally young team underwent as the season progressed. At the end of June, Mechanicsville sported a 17 record and was on pace to finish with one of the worst season’s in recent history. But the team that boasted a single college player and a host of high school underclassmen came together to show why the future of Post 175 baseball is bright. But more importantly, in Thursday night’s battle against American Legion’s third place team, it was the youngsters in the lineup that showed why the

Hanover County high schools will field teams to look out for next spring. Incoming Hanover senior Bryan Johansen went 1-for-2 while incoming Hawks’ junior Ryan Long was 3-for-4 with a double. Jeff Zona will also return to the Hanover lineup next season. Hank Parsley, who will be a senior at Lee-Davis this fall, went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI. Though he did not play Charlie Leffler/The Local

At right: Post 175’s Mitch Keeler unsuccessfully attempts to leap over the tag of Post 186 catcher Dusty Woody (16).

Juniors almost untouchable in title drive Facing deﬁcit for the ﬁrst time, team responds in title game By Jim Ridolphi Special Correspondent The Mechanicsville Little League Juniors found themselves in unfamiliar position during the District V championship game earlier this week. After one-sided victories over Jim Ridolphi/For The Local

Josh Lam (30) slides home safely in the fifth inning as the Juniors began to nibble at the Tuckahoe lead.

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every team they played in the four games leading up to the final, the 13-14 year old squad trailed the Tuckahoe Americans, 4-0 going into the bottom half of the fifth inning. Americans pitcher David Parkinson kept Mechanicsville’s anxious sluggers a step behind or ahead of his variety of pitches. “That kid really pitched well, and he had a great change-up that we had trouble with early in the game,” said Mechanicsville manager Steve Lam. “We had a tough time staying back on his stuff.” But Mechanicsville found a

familiar stride in the fifth, and a couple of long balls gave way to a victory and insured a trip to the state championships in Lower Loudoun. Mechanicsville starter Josh Lam ran into trouble when Tuckahoe scored three runs in the top of the fifth, adding to their one-run advantage. Mitchell Crowder came up with bases loaded and eventually walked, forcing in a run. The Americans pushed two more runs across, and led 4-0. That’s when the fireworks see JUNIORS, pg. 39 `

Jeff Burns finds life’s calling R-MC’s new AD has had success as coach at the school By Vic Dorr Jr Media General News Services Jeff Burns recognizes good advice when he hears it. And several years ago, during a conversation with Denis Kanach, the man he has replaced as the athletic director at RandolphMacon College, Burns received a particularly valuable piece of advice. “The older I get, the more I understand and appreciate how important the concept of ‘fit’ is,” said Burns, 45. “When the fit is right, you know it. And for me, here, at this place, in this community, the fit is right. The fit has always been right. “I’ll always remember something Denis once told me. He said, ‘If you know you’re in the right place — a place where everyone’s goals are the same and everyone is pulling hard

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began for Mechanicsville. Relief pitcher Bryce Shepperd, who entered the prior inning and pitched his way out of a jam, hit a solid double to left center. Josh Lam and Jeffrey Decker followed with singles, loading the bases. Shepperd then scored when Patrick Holler singled. When Stephen Hepper hit a towering homer that scored three runs, it knotted the score at four. In the bottom of the sixth, Sheppard and Decker walked and Holler cleared the pond with a three-run homer that sealed the deal for Mechanicsville, 7-4. The team showed its resiliency with the comeback. “Our

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Jeff Burns was named Athletic Director at Randolph-Macon.

in the same direction — why would you ever think about leaving?’ ” Burns, a former R-MC athlete and coach, was promoted last week from his dual duties of associate athletic director and director of athletic development. He said he hopes to become the latest in a long line of R-MC athletic department lifers: individuals who arrive as young adults and stay until retirement. His immediate goal, he said, starting pitcher kept us in the game for the first four or five innings and Bryce did a great job in relief,” Lam said. “It’s the first time we’ve been behind this tournament.” Most of the members of the team are well acquainted with each other; many of them playing ball together at Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Little League since they were eight years old. “They’ve been coming back every year and they don’t quit,” Lam said. “These guys fight hard together as a team.” The team defeated Bethlehem, Chamberlayne, Tuckahoe National, Atlee and Tuckahoe American to gain the District 5 title. None of the games were close. “We took this tournament very seriously,” Lam said. The state tournament

will be to maintain the success and enthusiasm generated during the past six years by Kanach, who retired July 1. He intends to do this by working to retain his head coaches and by preaching a gospel of vitality and optimism. “Even in tough [economic] times, we’re moving forward in so many areas,” he said. “My job is to get the word out. Whenever I find someone who’s willing to listen, believe me: I’ll be willing to talk about what we’re doing and where we’re going.” Burns’ involvement with Randolph-Macon’s athletic program has been constant and multifaceted since he arrived in Ashland as a freshman in the fall of 1983. He played on two state small-college championship soccer teams, serving twice as a Yellow Jackets captain and earning all region recognition as a senior in 1986. He also competed with distinction in tennis, losing only two matches in three years. He was inducted

into Randolph-Macon’s sports hall of fame in 2005. Nor did his contributions diminish following his graduation in 1987. Burns, a native of Baltimore, served as R-MC’s head men’s tennis coach and its assistant men’s soccer coach from 1987-1995. He held another position, that of head women’s soccer coach, from 1988-1995. He was conspicuously successful in the latter role: 114-23-13 record with seven ODAC titles and four conference coach of the year citations. He steered the Yellow Jackets to their first ODAC golf championship, and earned conference coach of the year honors in that sport, in 2005. Said R-MC President Robert Lindgren: “It quickly became apparent that our best candidate in terms of experience, leadership and vision was, without question, Jeff Burns —one of our own.”

12U Travel Baseball Tryouts The Hanover Hurricanes, an elite team in the Richmond, VA area, is seeking players for the upcoming 2010–2011 season. Eligible players must not have turned 12 years of age prior to May 1, 2010. Seeking: All positions (pitchers and catchers needed)

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defense.” A trip to the state tournament is a just reward for the hard work this team has dedicated to the mission, according to Lam. “The kids are real excited about going and we look forward to representing Mechanicsville well.”

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Tournament brings comedic entertainment Looking for something that both you and your kids can take part in this summer? Well, for one weekend in July, Sports Backers has the answer. Bring your game (or your family) to Richmond’s biggest basketball showcase and take part in the Allen & Allen Hoopla 3 on 3 tournament. The Dominion Resources campus in Innsbrook Office Park will host this year’s tournament on July 24 – 25. The Hoopla 3 on 3 tournament is

an annual event for families of all ages. Don’t want to play? No problem. You can still come out and join the fun with loud cheers and other activities throughout the weekend. One Mechanicsville resident is particularly looking forward to this year’s event after taking part in the tournament last summer. Dave Campbell who participated on Team Molasses said, “My favorite part of playing in the tournament was the camaraderie with my team-

mates and the competition for the first time in a while. Even if you aren’t great at basketball, it is a lot of fun to get the competitive juices flowing and participate in the tournament,” said Campbell. Not only was Campbell able to lace up his basketball shoes for the first time in a while, but he was able to provide some comedic entertainment for his wife and son while playing. “Although we did not win a game, everyone had a great

time. I would recommend it to anyone regardless of their skill level,” he said. This year’s tournament will feature a double elimination format, with a consolation bracket for teams that lose their first two games, guaranteeing each team at least three games throughout the weekend. The Allen & Allen Hoopla 3 on 3 offers basketball players of all ages and skill levels competitive games in a great event atmosphere that features

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against Post 186, fellow incoming senior pitcher Jordan Boze was solid throughout the Legion season. But Atlee should have the most to look forward to in the spring of 2011. The Raiders’ pitching staff gained valuable experience through 175’s season with incoming seniors Ryan Bettinger, Connor Overton and James Walsh all proving valuable on the mound. Though he had an off night against Post 186, soon-to-be senior Chop Pulisic was solid throughout the year. Incoming Atlee senior Mitch Keeler continued to establish himself as a strong leader on the field, going 4-for-5 with two RBI against Midlothian. But most impressive in the Thursday game was classmate Conner Hall. At third, Hall turned in multiple impressive plays while going 3-for-5 from the plate for two doubles and a RBI. “They’re playing a whole lot better,” Coach Eddie Gates said of his team’s improvement over the season. “I’ve got three or four people who are playing out of position.” Post 175 came into the Thursday night game having won seven of their last 12 games. To add to the excite-

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On an attempt to take third, Post 175’s Conner Hall, center, gets a tag on Post 186’s Mike McCullum. Hall, an incoming senior at Atlee, was one of several high school underclassmen who stepped up their game during the American Legion season and showed promise of making an exciting year in 2011.

ment, Post 186 was also on a hot streak, proving so in to the top of the first. Midlothian displayed their devastating offense against Overton from the get-go, jumping out to a 3-0 lead on hard, well-placed hits to the outfield. Mechanicsville answered in the bottom of the second when Parsley led off with a deep double to center.

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Parsley advanced on a ground out by Bettinger then came home on a single to second by Hall to trim the deficit to 3-1. It appeared Mechanicsville was on a roll when Keeler beat out a shot to the mound to put two runners on, but the solid Midlothian defense kept 175 in check. Paul Keyes drilled a shot to short, but 186 short stop Ryan Barto turned it into the first of

three double-plays on the night to end the inning. Still, 175 came back to knot the score in the bottom of the third. Zach Broaddus led off by beating out a shot to first but Bryson Kemler’s shot to short turned into another Mildo double-play. Next up, Pulisic was hit by a pitch and Long’s roller through the infield put two 175 runners on base. Parsley then came to

music, food, and sponsor giveaways. The three skill levels offered are the elite, competitive and recreational divisions, with male, female, and co-ed teams in both. Co-ed teams must have one player of each gender on the court at all times. There will also be three age divisions: Youth (Ages 813), High School (Grades 912), and Adult (Ages 18 & older). Campbell says that he thoroughly enjoyed being able to

participate in the competitions and events with his young son. He described last year’s festivities as a great family event. Registration is now open for this year’s Allen & Allen Hoopla 3 on 3 Tournament. Sign up by registering online or by mail. The registration deadline is July 21, 2010. Log onto www.sportsbackers.org for more information.

the plate for his second consecutive double, to drive in the pair and tie the game at three. Hall led off the bottom of the fourth with a double and Broaddus reached on a walk with two outs. Kemler then sent a shot to center that drove in Hall to put 175 ahead 4-3. But a controversial call allowed 186 to answer in the top of the fifth. Nick Davis led off with a double to left center and with one out, Jalen Carter singled to center. A sacrifice from Scott Poe drove Davis in to tie the game and moved Carter to third. With Nick Whiteside at bat, Keeler attempted a pick-off of Carter with a throw down the line. Standing on third, Hall reached around Carter to make the catch as the two collided. Though Carter reached third safely, the field umpire ruled that Hall obstructed his return to the bag explaining that he baseman should have been standing away from the base to make the catch. Carter was awarded home to give Midlo a 5-4 lead. “Again, we had some funny situations happen on the field but that’s just the way it goes,” Gates said. The 186 lead moved to 6-4 in the top of the sixth on a solo home run from Davis. Once again 175 answered in the bottom of the inning.

With one out, Hall reached after being hit by a pitch and Keeler singled to right. Hall then came home on a sacrifice by Keyes. A single up the middle by Broaddus put two runners on and it appeared that Mechanicsville would tie the game on a hard hit shot from Kemler. But a base-running miscue trapped Keeler in a rundown between third and home. Keeler made a valiant attempt to leap over the tag of 186 catcher Dusty Woody but was caught to end the inning. The 186 lead moved to 105 by the bottom of the eighth before Mechanicsville found their offensive spark once again. Johansen led off with a single to second and Hall doubled past first. A single to left from Keeler then drove in Johansen. With one out, Broaddus walked to load the bases and when Kemler was hit by a pitch it pushed Hall home to make the score 10-7. But 186 turned its third double-play of the night on Pulisic’s shot to short. “Too many double plays,” Gates said. “It just didn’t go our way again.” Mechanicsville created the final margin when a bottom of the ninth sacrifice from Keeler drove in Long.

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Congratulations Matt Angelidis Dr. Matt Angelidis, who graduated from Atlee in 1998 (former soccer player), completed his first Ironman in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho, on June 27 with a time of 15 hours 34 minutes. Matt also just completed his residency in ER medicine at Madigan Army Hospital at Fort Lewis, WA. On hand to see the race were his wife, the former Sallie Kate Angus (Atlee ‘97), his newborn baby girl, Skylar Kate (2 1/2 mos.) and his parents from Mechanicsville, Holly Angelidis (8th grade English teacher at Chickahominy) and Steven Angelidis. Matt and Katie moved to Savannah, Georgia July 9

Lee-Davis grad wins Silver in Germany

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Above: On June 27, Atlee alum Dr. Matt Angelidis competed in his first ironman in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho.

Photo submitted by Tina Ford

Lee-Davis graduate Forrest Ford and the Team USA Junior World roller hockey team won the Sliver Medal at the World Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany.

where Matt will be at Fort Stewart. Forrest Ford, who just gradSubmitted by Susie Angus uated from Lee-Davis High School, was one of 14 players from across the country to be selected for the Team USA Junior World roller hockey team in May. Recently they traveled to Dusseldorf, Germany where he competed against 11 other countries in the World Championship hockey tournament. In the event, Team USA brought back the Silver medal with a record of 7-1. The USA team made it to the championship game but fell 6-2 to the

Congratulations McKercher

Czech Republic squad who won it last year as well. USA only allowed five goals in roundrobin play. The boys played great in the tournament under unusual conditions. It was hot over there, about 90 degrees, which is unusual and the rink wasn’t air conditioned, so the boys weren’t used to that but they did their best to stay cool. They made a lot of new friends, within our own team, and with the other teams. They traded jerseys with kids from the other teams and also exchanged pins and other

mementos with the other teams. It was an awesome experience. The team did some sightseeing within Germany, took a day trip to Cologne, visited Old Towne, did some shopping, drank some German beer, and had a great time. Scores: Round-Robin: USA 10 - Namibia 0, USA 13 - Mexico 0, USA 5 - France 3, USA 5 - Canada 2, USA 3 - Italy 0. Playoffs: USA 10 - Colombia 4, USA 5 - Switzerland 3. Gold Medal Game: Czech 6 - USA 2. Submitted by Tina Ford

Congratulations U13 Dynamo

Photos by Ashley Link

Mechanicsville’s Dylan McKercher, left, represented the Richmond Flying Squirrels in the Topps Attax National Championship at the New York Mets’ Citifield.

Dylan McKercher (10) of Mechanicsville represented the Richmond Flying Squirrels in the Topps Attax National Championship on June 26, 2010 which took place at the New York Mets’ Citifield. Dylan made it into the top 8 out of 16. He also met Ike Davis, Mets’ first baseman and Mets’ legend Keith Hernandez who was the master of ceremonies for the event. Dylan is the son of Ashley Link and Timmy Coleman. Proud grandparents are Tom and Debbie Meyers and Melvin and Ann Coleman, all of Mechanicsville. He’s a rising 6th grader at Chickahominy Middle School and played for the Mechanicsville Little League AAA Cardinals baseball team. Submitted by Debbie Meyers

The Dynamo U13 Boys Travel Soccer Team won first place in their age group at the Capital Cup Tournament in Hanover VA. Several Dynamo teams were successful that weekend with the U10 ATP Girls winning first place in their age group, and the U11 Boys finishing second in theirs. Dynamo Soccer Club is a non-profit Hanover based club with travel teams for boys and girls U9 through U18, advance training teams, and rec teams starting at the U4 age group. Submitted by Lori Vest

Front: Michael Carlson, Hans Hamm, Sam Hanny, Corey Wines, Jonathan Chudoba, Tyler Vest, Matthew Hyland. Back: Zach Sergi, Jonathan Hughes, Chris Joly, Josh Carnohan, Jake Hummer, Peter Moberg, Dalton Hare, T.J. Warren, Steven Hall. Far Back : Coach Steve Lovgren. Not Pictured: David Toussaint and Coach John Cooper.

Local Little League teams excel in state tournaments On Sunday in York County, the Mechanicsville 9-10 softball team advanced to the championship round of the Virginia State Tournament with a 17-2 win over Louisa. Mechanicsville finished pool play with a 3-0 record to earn the overall #1 seed. Louisa was the only team to score against them. Mechanicsville will next play Wednesday at 9 a.m. vs the winner of Tazewell & Warwick. Tazewell and Warwick play Tuesday at 1p.m. With a win, Mechanicsville will advance to the championship on Wednesday at 10 a.m. At press time on Monday, the Atlee 9-10 baseball team had advanced to the single elimination championship round of the state tournament in Abington with a 2-1 record in pool play. In their opener, Atlee defeated Bridgewater 200 then beat Fleet Park 12-4 the following day. On Sunday, Atlee fell to DTQ 9-7. Atlee played Great Falls (30 in pool play) on Monday and with a victory they would face the winner of the DTQ vs SYA game. The championship of the 9-10 tournament will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The Mechanicsville Seniors baseball team fell into the loser’s bracket of the state tournament at Plaza, Virginia Beach with a 12-4 loss to Charles Peete on Sunday. On Monday morning Mechanicsville defeated Fairfax 6-5. They played again at 7 p.m. against the winner of Honaker & Aragona/ Pembroke game. In the loser’s bracket, Mechanicsville will have to win five straight games to reach the tournament championship on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

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Youngsters take to the field in weekend tournament action

Photos by Charlie Leffler and Jim Ridolphi

This past weekend, the 8U girls softball tournament was held at Mechanicsville Little League Complex while pool play of the Atlee 9YO Tournament got under way at Atlee Little League Park. The Mechanicsville All-Stars won the 8U championship, defeating Atlee 14-6. The championship of the Atlee 9YO tournament is this Saturday at 7 p.m. Clockwise from top left: Atlee’s Leslie Currie tries to catch Mechanicsville’s Kayla Speenburgh (3) at second.- Mechanicsville manager Vince Valdrighi, rear, watches as Jaden Browning is congratulated following her inside the park home run. - Atlee’s Branilyn Williamson (9) reaches second as Alyssa Bernardini looks for the throw. - Above: Alyssa Bernardini (00) takes a toss from Jade Kirk, center, to get a force on Jaden Browning at second. - Mechanicsville pitcher Jewel Wagner, right, is in the middle of a crowd going for the ball. - At left: Atlee Nationals’ Cole Wallace (3) slides in under the tag of the Chesterfield catcher to give the All Stars the lead. - Pitcher Michael Morris fires a strike for the Atlee team. - Center left: Mechanicsville scores a run as Atlee catcher Madi Lafamera (4) waits for the throw. - Center: Atlee’s Jack Emerson lays down a bunt to advance a runner.

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Congratulations Mets

Congratulations U15 Militia

The Mets were the Atlee Little League Major playoff champions. Front: Nabeel Gootee, Barrett White, Gene Haynie, Tyler Gantz, Jacob Harmon, Jordan Scott. Back: Manager Glenn Gootee, Antonio Balducci, Michael Bright, Dylan Longo, Nick Clay, Henry Moore, Jesse Wilson, Coach David Balducci, Coach Stafford White.

Front: Nick Clarke. Middle: Tres Adler, Austin Eacho, Casey Cook, Daniel Glymph, Phillip Burns, Troy Goodale, Austin Peck, Matthew Cummings. Back: Alec Eberle, Scott Denton, Coach Kalinowski, Ryne West, Austin Wilson, Coach Clarke, Tye Burris, Coleman Adams, Austin Phipps, Alex Fisher, Tanner Bazemore, Chalin Fairly, Casey Kalinowski, Coach Cook. Not Pictured: Sean O’Reilly

Congratulations Mechanicsville

The U15 Mechanicsville Militia completed their summer tournament season. The team is the only regional travel lacrosse team comprised exclusively of Mechanicsville area players. Each of the players will eventually attend Atlee, Hanover or Lee-Davis High Schools. The Militia finished their last two tournaments by traveling north to compete in the highest division possible for their age bracket. They had the opportunity to compete against the East Coast’s most talented programs; many of which are ranked by Inside Lacrosse Magazine. For more information on Mechanicsville Militia Lacrosse visit the website www.militialax. com. Submitted by Kevin Clarke

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Congratulations to the Cold Harbor Connection on winning the USSSA Father’s Day Tournament. Front: Landon Watkins, Troy Andrews, Logan Davis, Adam Jewell, Conner Hicks, Zach Lass and Jack Goleski. Back: Coach Keith Davis, Coach Mike Andrews, Manager David Lass, Braden Lambert, Coach Kenny Mabry, Ryan Mabry and Conner Hendrick.

Congratulations 12U Predators

Virginia shows well in national power rankings

Photo submitted by Cathy Bernardini Photo submitted by Regina Moore

From left: Assistant Coach Mark Lowe, Henry Moore, Robert Fultineer, Matt Lisi, Andrew Lowe, Brian Craft, Joseph Henry McCarthy, Austin Pierce, Peyton Holdsworth, Steven Carpenter, Trace Whitman, Cameron Vassar, Manager Rob Fultineer, Assistant Coach John Carpenter. Not pictured - Logan Allen.

The 12U Upper Deck Predators, based out of Chesterfield Virginia, have won the titles of Virginia Elite State Champions and Virginia Nations Baseball State Champions. The Predators battled through 20 teams in the state to win the Nations State Championship on May 26-27. On the weekend of June 12-13 the Upper Deck Predators put on another solid performance by winning the Virginia Elite USSSA State Championship. The Predators battled through six games during the weekend and put on 57 runs, which included 16 home runs with two grand slams. We would like to recognize our boys for such great sportsmanship in their games and for the hard work and perseverance they apply to their sport. The Upper Deck Predator’s 12U players hail from Mechanicsville, Chesterfield, New Kent, Southampton, Short Pump, Blackstone and Charlotte Chourthouse, and Powhatan. Submitted by Regina Moore

Front from left: Alyssa Bernardini & Jade Kirk. Middle: Rylie Harris, Madison Walters, Madison Miller & Kayla Brown. Back: Kayla Speenburgh, Gracie Murry, Jewel Wagner, Jaden Browning, Jamisyn Eckert & Tatum Valdrighi. Coaches: Kevin Kirk, Vince Valdrighi, Jay Wagner & Ricky Bernardini.

The Mechanicsville 8U Invitational All Star Softball Tournament was played July 16 – 18 at Mechanicsville Little League Complex. The team from Mechanicsville Little League went 3-0 to win the Tournament. The Championship game was a hard fought battle between Atlee and Mechanicsville. In the end Mechanicsville The 8u Hanover Sports (7) and Glen Allen Xtreme (19) rank prevailed 14-6 as the All Star Champions for 2010. A job well among the nations top teams in our youngest classification while done girls. Submitted by Cathy Bernardini the Tidewater Drillers (4) and Glen Allen Slammers (21) show power among our 9u squads. The Commonwealth gets even stronger as the Hometown Hawks (photo) top the Nations Power Ranking’s as the Number On Wednesday July 14, the Winner: Katrina Gauntt. 1 team with an unblemished 10-0 record and a Virginia State Battlefield Green Swim Team Triple Winners: Cameron Holl, Championship. RBA West is solidly ranked 14 among this divicompeted against the Atlee Catherine Holl, Holly Loving, sion. Traditional powers Glen Allen Xtreme (12) and SBA Orioles Recreation Association. The Micah Rice, Jake Thomas, (21) represent our highest ranked 11u teams while the Reston following are the triple/quad Madie Walters Warriors (28) and VA Bandits (29) come in at a very respectable winners from the meet: national ranking Battlefield Green- Quad Submitted by Dyanne Gordon Submitted by Mike Goleski

Congratulations swimmers

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ALL Souls Church Worship at 9:30am MEADOWBRIDGE on the 2nd, 3rd & Seventh-Day 4th Sundays at Cool Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Spring Elem. School Mechanicsville, Sat- 9964 Honey Meadurday Services: ows Rd. Mech. Barbara Marques, Sabbath School, Interim Vicar 9:30am. Worship www.allsoulsva.org Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids IMMANUEL Episcopal Welcomes You! Clubs for Children 3263 Old Church Rd. of all ages, 7pm. Schedule Church phone #746- Summer through Sept. 5th, Sun. 2788. 10am Holy Eucharist. Nursery 9:45-11:15. Refreshments after 10am Assembly of God service. 779-3454 immanueloc.org Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 St. Paul’s Episcopal Shady Grove Road – Church, Rte 301 & Sun. Srvcs. 9 & 10:30 54, Hanover Courtam; SS 9am; Kids house, VA 23069, Church 10:30am; Summer Schedule: Mid & HS ministries Holy Eucharist 8 & on Sun. & Thurs. 10am with Lemonnights. 746-4303 or ade on Lawn after www.mccag.org both services. A nursery is available for infants and todDisciples of Christ dlers at the 10am service. Rev. Jack 537-5516. Trinity Christian Sutor Church, 8469 Atlee stpaulshanover.com Rd. 746-4838. A Gateway to God’s Evangelical Friends Transforming Loving Grace. Sunday School 9:30am, HANOVER EvangeliFriends 6420 Worship 10:45am & cal Mech Trnpk. 804a Tues. Service 8am 7 3 0 - 9 5 1 2 , Gregory L. Ott, Pastor friendlychurch.orgWorship: Amantha Barbee, Sundays 8:30 or Minster of Music 11am, w/Sunday Helen Simpson, Sch. @ 9:45. Daily LCSW, Minister of preschool & after Counseling school child care.

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Independent Christian

Independent Baptist

HANOVER Baptist FAIRMOUNT Christi- Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons an Church, 559-8070 Mall). Practical Bi6502 Creighton Rd. preaching & Sunday AM Worship ble saTraditional 8:15 & conservative, 11am, Contemporary cred music. Active 9:30am, Bible School teens & children’s ay 8:15, 9:30am & master club. Family & God11am. Rick Raines, oriented EmphaSenior Minister Chris centered. size personal salvaSantasiere, Associate Minister, Mike Lang- tion through repentley, Associate Minis- ance and faith in Jeter, Tracy Thomas, sus Christ as Lord & 798-7190 Worship & Music Savior. Minister, Joe Thomp- www.hbcva.org son, Youth Minister, Rose Williams, Child- LANDMARK BAPTIST ren’s Director. CHURCH fairmountchristian.org 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Liberty Christian Your Family At Church Heart" 8137 Liberty Circle Sunday School 9:45; 746-8412 Worship 11:00 Sunday Services: Evening Bible School 9:45am Service 6:00 AM Worship 10:45am Wednesday Evening Youth(Sept-May) AWANA (KJV) 7pm, 5:30pm Prayer Service 7:30 PM Bible Study Pastor Don Sumpter. 6:00pm Find out more on our Minister: web: Shawn Williams landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Liberty Christian School Preschool-7th grade Rural Point 746-3062 Baptist Church LCS Administrator: 6548 Studley Rd. Margaret Greer Are we the missing libertychristianschool.org piece in your life? Sunday School 10:00a.m. Morning Service 11:00 Pole Green Church Sunday Evening of Christ 6:00p.m. 8319 Lee Davis Rd. 746-3376, 9am Sun- Wednesday 7:00p.m. Adult Bible Study day School; 10am Morning Worship; Champions for Christ ages 5-12 7pm Evening WorYouth in Motion ship; 7pm Wednesfor teens. day Bible Study SePlease Come! nior Minister, Danny Stalls. 746-3376 Pastor Gregg Parisher (804) 730-3226 www.pgchurchofch rist.com www.ruralpointbaptist.com

Independent Baptist

Nazarene

Southern Baptist

Truth Baptist Church Hanover Church of BROADUS Memorial Independent, friendly the Nazarene - Baptist Church, We are a new church Come Exper. the 5351 Pole Green Rd. that loves people! Transformational M e c h - a n i c s v i l l e Meeting at: Life. Relevant 23116. 8:45am TradiThe Meadowbridge Teaching & Vibrant tional Worship 7th Day Adventist worship each week 10am Bible Study Church at 10:45 AM. 8391 for all ages, 11am 7410 Pole Green rd. Atlee Road Mech. Contemporary WorSunday SchoolVA 23116 746-3900. ship, Phil Peacock, 9:40a.m. www.hanoverlife.com Pastor. #779-2700 Worship servicebroaduschurch.org 10:30a.m. COOL Spring Baptist Sunday evening Presbyterian Church, 9283 Atlee 6:00p.m. Station Rd. 746-0800. Pastor Erik Hastings For information & MECHANICSVILLE Call for Wed. location activities, call or visit PRESBYTERIAN (804) 627-2170 www.coolspring.org Atlee & Signal Hill www.truthbaptistonline.org Rd. Carol C. Fisher, FAIRMOUNT MemoriPastor 746-5496 al Baptist Church Lutheran Summer Schedule: Celebrate Jesus 10 am Worship with us on Sundays MESSIAH Lutheran in Bible Study for all Church & School at 9:15am. SALEM Presbyterian ages 8154 Atlee Rd. Worship Church - Loving Morning 746-7134 members, biblically- 10:30am, & evening Sun. Service- 8:15 & based teaching & worship at 5:30pm. 10:45am, Sun. Sch. preaching. Join us in Child care is availa9:30. Preschool for our historic sanctu- ble for all services. 3 -5 yr olds. ary! Worship 11AM, The church is locatChild Care 7am-6pm fellowship after. ed on Mech. Trnpk, www.mlcas.org 5394 Studley Rd. Hwy 360, just east Pastor: Sandi of Laburnum Ave., and 2.2 miles west Shaner 746-0732. St Paul Lutheran of 295. For info., call Church (LCMS) 329.5420. @ Bennett’s Chapel 8014 Lee Davis Road Southern Baptist FAMILY Life Baptist Phone 427-7500 Church. Meeting at Rev. Rod Bitely, Pastor, Worship Service BLACK Creek Baptist Laurel Meadows Elementary School, Church, 6289 10:30am. Nursery McClellan Rd. Sun- 8248 Lee Davis Rd. Provided. Mech. Sunday Servday School, 9am; saintpaul-lcms.com ice, 10:30am Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. Pastor Paul McDaniel 804-803-0363 Non-Denominational night prayer service familylifehanover.com 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Speaking Spirit Baptist Preschool to 5th Hillcrest Ministries grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Church 11342 HanoNon denominational Rev. John Johnson. ver CH Rd. 730-1500. worship services Church 781-0330. Wed Eve 6 p.m.Sundays 11am Wilder www.blackcreek.org Dinner & Study, Sun Middle School 8:30 & 11am Svc 6900 Wilkinson Road. 9:45 a.m. Sunday 746-1235 ex.3 REACHES THE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 804-254-0123 S c h o o l . DEPARTMENT! CALL TODAY! www.speakingspirit.org hbchanover.org

Southern Baptist

United Methodist

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

Northside Baptist 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.nsidebc.org Worship 10:15am Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-8:00pm

LEBANON United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 7460980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org

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

Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sun. Sch 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

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. 7465118.

Sovereign Grace

Baptist New Bethesda NEW SONG CHURCH Baptist Church Contemporary wor9019 New Bethesda ship band, quality New Hope Baptist Rd. 779-2101 Located at 5452 ministries for chilTodd Combee, Pastor Spotslee Circle, Me- dren & youth, casuSun. School 9:30AM, dress. Chad chanicsville. Sunday al Worship 10:45 am. Pastor. school 9:45 am, Herndon, Bible Study 6 pm. Morning worship 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd, Prayer Service, 10:30 am, afternoon Sun. at 9 & 10:30 Wed. 6:45pm. 559-6064 1pm, Wednesday a.m. Youth activities; Sun - prayer & Bible study www.newsongumc.org day 6-7:30 pm, 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Wed. 6:45-8:00pm. Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. Shady Grove United www.sovereigngra- MethodistCeleNew Highland ceinmechanicsville. brate Christ on SunBaptist Church org day Mornings. TraSummer Schedule ditional worship: June 27 – August 8 8:15 & 11:00. ConUnited Methodist temporary worship: 9:00 a.m. Sunday 9:45, Sunday School: School &10:15 a.m. ENON United Meth- 9:30 & 11:00- All Worship odist Church, 6156 Ages. Nursery for Pastor Robert Lee Studley Rd. Mech. preschoolers at all 9200 New Ashcake VA. 23116 Rev. services. corner of Kanguk Lee. 746- Meadowbridge & Road, Mech. 550-9601 4719. Come & Join Shady Grove Rd, www.newhighlandbaptist.org us for Worship each Mechanicsville. Jay Sun. 11am (Nursery Kelchner Pastor. Mechanicsville, prov) Sun. School, 7 4 6 - 9 0 7 3 Remember our deadline is Friday 3 PM 9:45am for all ages. shadygroveumc.org

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Apartments Northside/Hanover MECHANICSVILLE WINDMILL WAY APTS. 2 bdrm apts. $645/mo. W/D in unit. No dogs. Avail. now.804-592-2280 Shockoe Properties ajohnston@shockoeproperties. com

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3 BR 1.5 BA Brick rancher. Fenced yd, sun rm on large lot. Forest Lake Hills. No smoking. $1200. mo + dep. 723-4555

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MECH. WELL maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath rancher on Lee-Davis Road. All appliances, fenced yard, detached 2 car garage. $1200/month plus deposit, no pets Call 779-1070

7297 Jackson Ave Apt C, 2 story. 2 large BR 1 BA. Large kit & den w/ C/A. Water & trash pick up incl. $700/ mo., Available August 1st. Call Dennis 746-8630.

MECH. - 3-bdrm, 2bath ranch in Sledd Run. $1150/mo. Call 840-7965

GETHSEMANE Court, Apt. 16, 2-BDRM, 1bath. 1 story w/ range, refig, and w/d hook ups $700/mo., Avail Sept 1st. Call Dennis 746-8630.

TO share apt. in Mech. Master bd. w/priv. ba. $375/mo. + 1/2 util. Cat friendly. 730-1565

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Classics/Antiques CHEVY - ’50 Fleetline, 2 dr, nice car. Drive now. $9500. 804-357-6450 or 804-337-0237

Automobiles for Sale 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Pickup, Extra Cab, Cruise, AC, Excellent Condition. 36k miles. $7,900. Call 804-5562801. MUSTANG - ’84, GT 5.0 liter, convertible, 78K mi., runs great, gar. kept. $5900. OBO. 804-350-6908/730-5985

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KING WILLIAM: BP/Pitstop, Valero/FasMart, Rennie’s Texaco/BurgerKing and 360 Hardware & Rental

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Concrete/Brick D & P Concrete Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways, garages, agerate & footings. 572-4510 or 221-0683

Chimney Cleaning Hanover C h i m n e y Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

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

Driveways

General Contractors

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Electrical "Affordable Prices" Norris Electric Inc. Professional work Comm-Res , Lic-Ins Over 25 years Exp KennyNorris 730-9146

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

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Electrical Lloyds Electrical Service Inc. For all your wiring needs. Res.& Comm. ClassA, Lic & Ins. Free Est 746-3650 / 909-2253 PUCKETT’S Electrical ServicesQuality work. Dependable service. No job too small. Lic. & Ins. Lifetime Mech. resident. For free estimate. Call 385-6258

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CALL CALL 737-1439 or 737-1439 305-2491 Electrical DANNY Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804640-5044

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Floors Hardwood Installation & Refinishing. Laminate & Tile flooring also. Lic. & Ins. Call Derrick 804928-6564.

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Lawn Care

Painting

Tree Service

Greendale Home & Lawn - Comm/Res. Lawn Cutting, Seeding, Fertilizing, Mulch Delivery, Gutters, Pressure Washing. Lic/Ins. Call 873-9722

PCT Remodeling Ext./Int. Painting. Lic/Ins. 264-9352

A People’s Tree Srv. Professional work at a reasonable rate. Ins. Free Est. Mulch. Call 730-2163

Plumbing GARY’S Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

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2,650 square feet, two story foyer, formal rooms w/ wood floors, 4 BR’s including a vaulted master w/ two walk-in closets, spacious eat-in kitchen, awesome fenced back yard w/ deck and patio, family room w/ gas fp, full size utility room, all appliances convey, and natural gas heat & central air. $319,950

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Open Kitchen w/ Granite, Tasteful Colors Thruout, Grand Master Suite w/ Sitting Area & Freshly Tiled Bath w/ Separate Tub & Shower, Three Other Big Bedrooms, Formal Rooms, Family Room w/ Gas FP, Tons of Wd Flrs, Vinyl Siding, Two-Car Garage, Fenced Backyard, Full Irrigation & More! This House Is A True VIRTUAL TOUR Gem! $328,000.

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Tasteful Transitional w/ tons of wd flrs & elegant moldings, 2,562 sq. ft. plus 448 sq. ft. ready to finish 3rd flr, formal rooms, kitchen w/ a sunny breakfast nook, FR w/ gas fp, 4 BR’s including a spacious master suite w/ deluxe bath, 2-zone heating & cooling, 2-car garage, screen porch, rear deck, full irrigation system plus One Year ERA WarVIRTUAL TOUR ranty! $334,950.

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CUSTOM BUILT ON 10 ACRES OF PRIVACY! Two story foyer & FR w/ stone FP, 4 BR’s including a 1st flr master, 3 full baths, full wrap front porch, over 1,200 sq. ft. composite decking, 2 car attached garage plus a 30x40 detached garage, awesome media room w/ Brazilian Cherry flrs, and So Much More! $84,000 under assessment. Priced $399,000.

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Beautiful Transitional on an awesome cul-de-sac lot, almost 2,900 sq. ft., open floor plan, stately formal rooms, two-story family room & foyer w/wood floors, huge gourmet kitchen w/ granite, 9’ ceilings on 1st floor & master bedroom, large rear deck, ready-to-finish walk-up attic (400 sq. ft.), and a rearentry 2-car garage. $369,900. IRTUAL OUR

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