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9/11/01  10 YEARS LATER Investigator, firefighter recall post-attack days

Photo courtesy of Matt McGrain

This was the scene at Ground Zero in New York City where Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Matt McGrain volunteered to aid in efforts days after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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This 100-foot, 42-inch diameter Poplar fell Saturday night into Mary Stanley’s house on Lexington Drive in Mechanicsville. She was trapped in her bed after winds from Hurricane Irene sent the tree into her home. She escaped with only minor bumps and bruises.

Those who devote themselves to public service often consider themselves to be answering to a calling. When the United States fell victim to terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, two Hanover County pub-

Tree slams in on woman in bed By JimFields jfields@mechlocal.com Mary Stanley doesn’t mind telling anyone who will listen that the “Good Lord” was looking after her Saturday night, Aug. 27. As Hurricane Irene cut a path of devastation and destruction through the Mechanicsville area, Stanley went to bed about 8:30 p.m. She wouldn’t sleep long. STANLEY

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lic servants — an investigator with the Sheriff ’s Office and a member of a fire/ EMS squad — took their talents to New York City, coming to the aid of their country. An 18-year veteran of the Sheriff ’s Office, Investigator Matt McGrain was working with the Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force at the time, while Tom

Ward was employed by Hanover County EMS before the department merged to become Fire/EMS. “I was at work and somebody came in and said an airplane just flew into the World Trade Centers,” McGrain said, “so everybody packed into a room where see 9/11/01, pg. 25

‘Where were you?’ at time of attacks (Editor’s note: As the 10th anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001, approached, we asked you, our readers, to share your memories of that fateful day. We received submis-

sions via the U.S. Postal Service, e-mail and on our Facebook page.) — Selma Kaplan, Mechanicsville: When I read your article about September

11, 2001, I could not refrain from answering your request “Where were you on that day?” Here is my story. I was in my condo is in Nassau County, condo in Long Beach that oversee ATTACKS, pg. 4 looks the Atlantic Ocean. The

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A piece of the World Trade Center will be the center of a special public remembrance ceremony at the Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Department commemorating the 10th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, the fire department will unveil a Memorial Garden in front of the fire station at 10414 Leadbetter Road in Ashland. The Memorial Garden is a monument to the 343 New York City firefighters and the thousands of Americans who died on 9/11, as well as the military’s sacrifices in the ensu-

ing War on Terrorism. “The monument will be at the fire department, but it is intended for the entire community,” Station 10 Chief Kevin Egan said. “It happens to be held at a fire station. This is going to be a memorial where anyone can come out, look at it, and reflect on what it means.” There will be many special guests, including elected officials, representatives of all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and three local families with their own special connections to 9/11. “Within five miles of this fire station, we have people who

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area, that no one earn a profit from the display, and that it form the centerpiece of an event that observed 9/11. The centerpiece is a 24x17x10-inch steel beam that was once part of the structure that supported the communications antenna atop World Trade Center #1 (the first tower hit by a hijacked airplane). It was bent and deformed in its fall on 9/11. The New York City fire companies cut off pieces of the metal and inscribed it. All are invited to attend the dedication ceremony at Station 10 on Sept. 11. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. and is expected to last about an hour.

Edward Jones representative to host grand opening celebration Saturday Casey Billups of the financial services firm Edward Jones invites the public to join him at a grand opening celebration at 10a.m. on

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were directly touched by this tragedy,” Deputy Chief Vernon Frayser said. Frayser is the firefighter who led the efforts to secure the piece of the World Trade Center. Station 10 obtained the piece of the World Trade Center through a program sponsored by the New York/New Jersey Port Authority that provides artifacts of the WTC to “deserving fire departments.” In February, Station #10 received notification that it was approved to receive an artifact. The donation came with very specific conditions, including that it be displayed in a public

N.Y. At that time I resided six months in Florida and six months in New York. Since the year 2005, I now spend six months in Florida and six months in Virginia. On that morning, Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I received a call from my daughter Carol in Virginia. She asked me what I was doing. My answer revealed I was making breakfast for my husband. He had just returned home from a stay in a New York hospital. She told me to go outside to my balcony. Two planes had just crashed into the World Trade Center. I could see the tall buildings in New York City from the balcony. I could see and smell the huge smoke and fire from the crash. The sight was overwhelming! I do not think I or anyone in New York City will ever be able to remove from their mind or forget the smell, smoke, fire and the destruction of this disaster. Thank you for allowing me to write about Tuesday, September 11, 2001. — Vickie Jernigan, Mechanicsville: My parents and I were returning from a family reunion in Indiana and decided to stop in Lancaster, Pa. We were on a tour of Amish

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country when our guide stopped the tour and told us the Towers had come down and a plane had crashed into the Pentagon. We were all in shock. I called my husband and he told to me to return home but stay off Interstate 95. He said take the backroads and then 301 home. Route 301 was bumper to bumper and moving very slowly. We decided to stop and have a picnic along the way. We didn’t realize we had stopped at an area that was off limits. A police officer arrived and told us we had to find another place to picnic. We listened to the radio the entire trip and could only imagine what people were seeing on TV. At one point the announcer said all air travel had been grounded. Soon after that my mother said “Look up in the sky that is a huge plane.” We were near the D.C. area and decided it must have been someone important heading to Washington. That was the longest ride home. I was very happy to see my family but sad about all that had happened that day. — Libby Lewis, Mechanicsville: I was attending a meeting on the Eastern Shore. As everyone entered the building, their first words were, “Have you seen the news?” No one wanted to continue the meeting, so we left. Crossing both the Bay Bridge and

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Hampton Roads tunnels was scary. Police units were posted all along the bridges. Everyone in the car called loved ones once we reached land after both crossings. The traffic jam caused by military personnel returning to the Norfolk area was immense especially since vehicles were being stopped for searching. I cannot return to the Eastern Shore without recalling that awful day. — Elizabeth Marcello, 16 years old: When the planes came down, I was sitting in my first grade classroom. An announcement was made over the PA (public address) system saying that terror had struck. Planes had struck the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and some brave passengers redirected a plane intended for D.C. into Pennsylvania, which crashed. My teacher was crying. At the time, I didn’t quite understand what was going on. But at 6 years old, I knew it was something very terrible. Something that wasn’t supposed happen to us. To America. Ten years later, I reflect. My heart is still broken. — Bret Atwood: Watching events unfold and seeing the second plane hit are implanted in my mind. — Kari Hicks: Being at work watching it unfold on TV, my heart sunk . . .

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With the recently implemented redistricting in Virginia, Hanover County is now represented by three senators in the General Assembly. They were the keynote speakers on Thursday, Aug. 25, at a breakfast meeting of the Greater Richmond Chamber’s Hanover Business Council at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, left, R-4, told local business leaders he’s focused on eliminating regulatory measures that stifle businesses. He said private sector jobs are the solution to the current economic woes. Sen. Donald A. McEachin, center, D-9, said he looks forward to hearing all opinions, and representing a portion of Hanover was a preference for him during the redistricting planning. Sen Walter A. Stosch, right, R-12, is in his 30th year in the General Assembly.

Garden club meets Saturday The Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, at at the Mechanicsville Branch Library ay 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. Sheila Weisensale will discuss “Grow and Design with Your Own Cut Flowers.” Club members will be displaying floral designs and horticulture from their gardens. For more information, call Susan Blankinship, president, at 932-3451.

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First hurricane a test of patience This could be considered a confession of sorts. We’ve all heard the phrase “Patience is a virtue.” Well, sometimes some of us are not very virtuous. The weekend of Aug. 27-28 confirmed that statement for yours truly. Admittedly, the term “creature of convenience” would best describe the status preferred. Once the electric service started flashing, the countdown began. You see, my father was a lineman for 20 years for the electric utility in our hometown. Many times he said “If the power flickers three times, it’s going out for awhile.” Those words proved true on Saturday, Aug. 27. We take for granted that when we touch a switch that we will see a light come on or provide power for whatever source we are using. When Hurricane Irene arrived, our community — like many throughout the area — lost power. This is being written on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Some co-workers are still dealing with life without electricity at their homes. We are so accustomed to the conveniences of today’s technology that it’s a reality check when we find ourselves functioning without them. While many of us were able to sit back as the rains came and the winds whipped, there were those whose jobs — and dedication to those they serve — were out in the elements. Police, fire/EMS, Virginia Department of Transportation and utility crews were on the job throughout Irene’s visit. How impressive it was Sunday morning to see Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and volunteers directing traffic at intersections where the lighting system was not operational. And the sight of VDOT and utility trucks was most welcome. Sincere thanks are extended to the men and women who get out in extreme weather conditions to ensure we return to the lives we consider normal — with conveniences intact. And to those of you who joined in on the “conversation” on Facebook with us, thank you for your support and participation. You kept us updated on the status in your communities and united us through a difficult time. Melody Kinser

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Life for her at 7415 Lexington Drive was about to change forever. “I heard a loud noise and then felt the rain hitting me,” Stanley said. “A tree had crashed through my house and was no more than a foot from my face. I was trapped, couldn’t move. After a few moments, I heard my neighbor Robert Tanner calling my name. Robert, along with Donald Farmer, Kenneth Previs, Steve Hester and Jerry Hester all came and helped me get out of the house. They are my heroes.” Even after surviving such adversity, Stanley could find humor in what happened. “I was just lying there and couldn’t get out from under the tree,” she said. “I figured if someone d i d n’t c o m e and get me out, I was going to drown. Then I heard Robert.” TANNER The tree was described as big. “It was a 100-foot poplar tree,” Ryan Alexander, owner of Alexander Tree Service, said on Tuesday. “It was about 40 inches in diameter. It’s by far the biggest tree I’ve seen down in the Mechanicsville area.” Alexander’s company was hired to remove the tree, and after starting early Tuesday morning, he said they would be finished by the end of the day. “I’m lucky to be alive,” Stanley added. “When the tree fell, a big branch went through my chest of drawers and the floor right into the ground. It stopped the fall of the tree and supported it. If the branch hadn’t stuck in the ground like it did, the tree would have crushed me.” As it was, Stanley, who suffered only a few bumps and bruises, spent Tuesday sit-

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The destruction to Mary Stanley’s house on Lexington Drive in Mechanicsville is shown from the front. A Poplar tree crashed into her bedroom while she was in bed Saturday night.

ting with neighbors across the street watching the tree being removed. “I had an angel hanging on the wall next to my bed,” she said. “The next day, the angel was still hanging there. I also had a religious saying on another wall. It said ‘Bless this house oh Lord we pray, Keep it safe by

night and day,’ and it is still on the wall. The only piece of my jewelry we’ve found was a single earring in the shape of a cross. “I don’t mind telling anyone that the Good Lord was looking after me Saturday night,” Stanley added as her voice began to crack and tears welled up in her eyes. “Almost from the

moment the tree fell, neighbors were by my side to help me. I don’t know if I’ve mentioned them all. If I’ve forgotten to mention someone, I want them to know how much I appreciate everything they have done for me.” Two people Stanley pointed out as being there for her after the fact were her brother Tim and her insurance agent, Julie Whitaker. “Tim has been taking care of the details of all of this for me,” she added. “He’s working with the insurance people and others to make sure things that I need are done.” Whitaker, a State Farm agent, has already arranged for

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12 from county awarded foundation scholarships The Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Inc. has selected the recipients of their 2011 scholarship program. Scholarships totaling $86,000 will be awarded to two organizations and 86 students residing in Central and Eastern Virginia and Southern Maryland. Hanover County students, the college they will be attending, the endowment and the donor are as follows: ✏ Jacob Aaron CORSENTINO BARTLETT Bartlett, Virginia Tech, James E. Lowe Memorial Endowment, Riley B. Lowe. ✏ Leonard John Corsentino, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ben Garrett Endowment, Alliance Agronomics. ✏ Taylor Marie Edwards, Randolph-Macon College, LeeDavis High School PTSA Endowment, Lee-Davis High School PTSA. ✏ Randall Joseph Ferrance, Virginia Tech, Floyd Clark Memorial/Lee-Davis High School PTSA Endowment, Club Fit, Lorna Clark and Family and Friends of Floyd Clark.

✏ Cameron Michelle Gordon, Virginia Tech, Jimmy Hill Memorial Endowment, Sonny and Connie Hill/Hill Electrical Inc. ✏ Dustin Hunter Hazelgrove, Virginia C ommonwealth University, Dr. C.E. and Olive S. Myers Memorial Endowment, Mary Vitale and Family. ✏ Richard Andrew Hesse, University of South Carolina, EDWARDS FERRANCE Ben Garrett, Endowment, Alliance Agronomics. ✏ Rachel Laurel Houff, Virginia State University, Pat Borkey Memorial Endowment, Lee-Davis High School and Sid Borkey. ✏ Robert Joseph Longest, Virginia Tech, Dale Godwin Memorial Endowment, Wilton and Judy Godwin, ✏ Artis Curan Martin, Randolph-Macon College, Larry Gay Memorial Endowment, Virginia Grain Producers Association. ✏ Lindsay Leigh Toler, Bridgewater College, Richie Chenault Memorial Endowment, Shirley Parker.

✏ Tyler James Womble, West Virginia University, Hanover Ruritan Club Endowment, Hanover Ruritan Club. The Foundation was established by Colonial Farm Credit in 1990 to promote education and community enrichment through educational scholarships and support of programs and services offered by community organizations. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who exhibit an GORDON HESSE aptitude for learning and a desire for selfimprovement through education. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. To receive an application for next year’s scholarships or for more information, call 746-4581, ext. 1125, or write Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 1162, Mechanicsville VA 23111 or e-mail CAEF@ColonialFarmCredit.com. (Editor’s note: Photos of all the recipients were not available for publication.)

Four receive Dorothy J. Hall Memorial scholarships lastic achievement, comVirginia Credit Union graduate of Atlee High teachers and employees of munity service, extracurSchool, who will attend has awarded college scholpublic school systems in ricular activities, an essay, Virginia Commonwealth arships to four students in Virginia, other approved and work to help defray the University. Hanover County through employee groups, students cost of education. ✏ Mara Nelson of its 2011 Dorothy J. Hall at state supported colleges Since 1991, the annual Ashland, a graduate of Memorial Scholarship and universities, and indiprogram has awarded Hanover High School, more than $680,000 to Program. viduals who live, work, student members of the who will attend the The Hanover County or attend school in sevcredit union. University of Virginia recipients are: eral localities in Vir-ginia. ----✏ Maria Piccolomini Virginia Credit Union pro✏ Ashley Gouldman of Virginia Credit Uni-on NELSON GOULDMAN HAZELGROVE PICCOLOMINI of Hanover, a graduate vides a variety of affordMechanicsville, a graduate is a not-for-profit fi-nancial of Hanover High School, cooperative owned by its more than 200,000 memable consumer services of Lee-Davis High School, who will attend Christopher Newport University bers. Eligible members include employees and and financial education resources with the sole who will attend James Madison University The students were selected on the basis of scho- retirees of Virginia’s state and lo-cal governments, purpose of helping people grow financially. ✏ Dustin Hazelgrove of Mechanicsville, a

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She was the daughter of the late Robert Hunter and Eula Anthony Melton; and was preceded in death by her first husband, George A. Hughes; her second husband, George M. Hale Jr.; her son, David Wayne Hughes; her sister, Dorothy M. Smigo; her brother, David H. Melton. She is survived by her son, Gary L. Hughes; a brother, Robert Hunter Melton Jr.; a sister, Pat Melton Kinder; and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Road, Richmond, Va. 23220.

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their appreciation to the staff of HCR ManorCare-Stratford Hall and Bon Secours Hospice for their attention to Mrs. Lockett’s care and comfort. The family received friends Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, where services were held Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park.

Leanda Moore, departed this life Aug. 24, 2011 in Temple Hills, Md. She is survived by hey loving and devoted family. Family received friends Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Avenue, and where funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 2, 2011. Graveside services were held in Roselawn Memory Gardens (Glen Allen).

Adell B. Pleasants, of Ruther Glen, departed this life on Aug. 26, 2011. She icsville, went to be with the was married to the late Eddie Lord Aug. 27, 2011. She was Gregory Jr., and from this preceded in death by her union, she is survived by her husband, Sidney C. Lockett children, Evelyn Gregory, Jr.; and sisters, Jean V. Card Robert L. Gregory (Gloria) and Alice V. Madison. She and James E. Gregory. She is survived by her children, was also preceded in death by Billie Jean Greene (Larry), her husband, Joseph Pleasants Brenda Horne (Jerry), Peggy Sr., and from this union, she Lambert (Courtland), Joyce is survived by her children, Powers, Charles Lockett Linda Flanagan (Horace) and (Cindy) and Janet Tyler Joseph Pleasants Jr. (Nancy); (Michael); brothers, George 12 grandchildren, three greatand C. W. Vaughan; and grandchildren; two sisters, sisters, Marjorie Owen and Isabell Freeman and Mary Shirley Frary. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren, J. Anderson; and a brother, Edmond Baylor; one aunt, 17 great-grandchildren; one Margaret Lewis; one sister-ingreat-great-grandchild; and law, Yvonne Baylor; a devoted many nieces and nephews. friend and neighbor, AlphonMrs. Lockett retired from so Robinson; and a host of Richmond Times-Dispatch with over 55 years of service. other relatives and friends. She was a member of Shalom Family received friends at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Baptist Church in MechanHome, 518 N. Washington icsville. Floral tributes are welcome; however, donations Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005, where public viewing was may be made to the Shalom Baptist Church Building Fund held Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. or Bon Secours Hospice Care. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 ` The family wishes to extend

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Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church Building Fund.

Ann Overton Taylor, 81, formerly of Waynesboro, passed away Aug. 26, 2011, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Overton Taylor; and beloved mother, Annie Elizabeth Taylor. She is survived by her devoted sisters, Seretha Taylor and Charlotte Condrey; a niece and nephew whom she cherished, Jody and Michael; and a faithful friend of almost 50 years, Freda Grady; and many other friends. Ann was a retired employee of Signet Bank with more than 30 years of service. She was a member

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Family will rebuild home they love after tree crashes into roof By Jim Fields jfields@mechlocal.com Walter and Sherry Klauer are a lucky couple. On Hurricane Irene Saturday (Aug. 27), a huge oak tree came crashing through the roof of their Doral Place, Mechanicsville, house sometime between 4 and 5 p.m. A child’s bedroom was destroyed and there is some structural damage to the house, but, unlike others, the Klauers’ house can be repaired. They won’t have to start from the ground- up and rebuild their house. “We really love this house,” Walter said on Thursday. “It’s where we want to raise our kids. The neighbors are great. It’s just a wonderful area.” As you look at the house from the outside, a blue tarp covers the section of the roof where the tree landed. “My wife [Sherry] saw it fall. She screamed and came running, calling for us,” he said. “I was downstairs with the children and we heard two booms: One was the tree hitting the house and the other was the top of the tree splitting off and hitting the other side of the roof. We gathered the children in the dining area where we are now and then I went up stairs.” “The tree had destroyed a bedroom,” Klauer added. “We sent the kids to a neighbor’s house around the block, and then me and some of the men neighbors looked to see if we could put a tarp over it. We couldn’t and said it’s just going to have to be the way it is.” The family spent the first night with a neighbor. The next day, they moved to the house of another neighbor who is out of town for the week. “We filed a claim right away and have already met with the insurance people,” he said. “A contractor has looked at the house and said he could have it repaired in a month — if he doesn’t find more damage once the work begins.” Within the next few days, Walter, Sherry and their three children will move into an apartment in the Short Pump area. It’s not home, but they have plans to start rebuilding a routine for the kids. “They won’t be in their real beds, but each one will have a bed,” Walter said. “We’ll bring some of their stuffed animals and personal items for them and try to make them comfortable.” School is another issue. Two of the children are in elementary school and the other is in preschool. “When school starts, Sherry will drive them

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Walter Klauer, photo below, sits on the tree that fell Saturday, Aug. 27, on his family’s home at Doral Place in Mechanicsville. Klauer took the photo above that shows the tree in his house.

back and forth each day,” he added. “We want to start them in the schools they will attend once we are back in the house. It will be about a 20-minute drive twice a day, but we think it’s worth it.” Walter said he believes the offending tree was a big oak. “It’s an old tree and I was concerned about the health of it after [Hurricane] Gaston [that hit Central Virginia in August 2004]hit this area,” he said. “Several big limbs blew off and landed on my truck during Gaston, and, as you can see in this cross-section, it looks like there might have been a rotten spot in the middle.” Walter said that construction of the street might have weakened the base of the tree. “You can see where the ground came up when it fell that it doesn’t have a very extensive root structure to support it,” he said. “I believe when the road was constructed, they probably dug up and cut off a lot of the tree’s roots to make construction and paving of the street easier.” The tree that changed the Klauers’ life is now in sections at the edge of the street, and, even though the structure of their day-to-day routines will be altered for awhile, it was clear in talking with Walter that their one goal now is to make the needed repairs and get back into their house as soon as possible.

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The Metro Richmond Science Fair (MRSF) has announced that Janak Jaini, a Stonewall Jackson Middle School student, has been selected as a semifinalist in the Broadcom MASTERS Competition, a national science competition for middle school students. The focus of Jainiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s project is The Effect of Salt Water Concentration on Laser Diffraction. The Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars) is a national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) competition for sixth, seventh and eighth graders. It is sponsored by the Broadcom Foundation and administered by the Society for Science & the Public (SSP), which is the same organization that administers the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair. In order to be nominated for the program, a student must be a winner at a science fair that is affiliated with SSP. Thirty middle school students were nominated to the Broadcom MASTERS at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metro Richmond Science Fair, which is hosted by the MathScience Innovation Center and has been affiliated with SSP since 2002. The students, once nominated, must complete see SJMS, pg. 21

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Sunday wondering where was my cat. I figured he was gone when I heard the bell, and here he came.” Another possession she thought was lost was her Bible. “It was at the foot of my bed when the tree crashed through the ceiling and wall. I guess the limb that wedged into the ground flipped it up and out of the way. I had a lot of people here Sunday helping me and we were all looking for my Bible. Finally, the last person who went into the bedroom to look for it found it.” As much as the neighbors said that God was looking after Stanley, He might also have been looking out for the entire

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Facebook fans can PARK get a free burrito The three Richmond area Moe’s Southwest Grill locations – including 7225 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville — are hosting a Facebook fan appreciation day on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Fans of Facebook.com/MoesRichmond will receive one free chicken, beef or tofu Joey Jr. burrito all day. Dvery meal is served with free chips and salsa. “We want to reward our Facebook fans with an always delicious Joey Jr. burrito,” said Angelo Dajon, president of the Richmond Moe’s co-op.

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National Park Service rangers will provide guided walking tours of the grounds throughout the weekend. In addition, the first floor of the Shelton House will be open for the public. Visitors will park at nearby Rural Point Elementary School (7161 Studley Road in Mechanicsville) and take a shuttle bus to the site. About Richmond National Battlefield Park Rural Plains is one of 13 Civil War sites protected by Richmond National Battlefield Park in Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield counties. The site is located 14 miles northeast of Richmond, two miles east of U.S. 301 on Studley Road in southern Hanover County. Experiencing the park’s 13 battlefield sites and five visitor centers usually takes a full day. The main park visitor center is located at Historic Tredegar (470 Tredegar St. in Richmond) and provides museum exhibits, audio-visual programs, and orientation services to help plan a visit to the battlefields. For more information, contact Richmond National Battlefield Park at 226-1981. Park information and updates about programs and events also are available on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/rich and on Facebook (Richmond National Battlefield Park).

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we had a flat screen TV. And while we were watching, the second airplane flew into the World Trade Center and that, of course, was very surreal.” McGrain, who is a native of Stonybrook on Long Island, suffered a loss in the devastation.

married to a firefighter, Paul Tegtmeier. “He was killed going into the World Trade Center, so after I heard that, I just kind of felt like God was calling me to go up there and help out.” A Christian, he said he had the complete support of his wife Dawn “and she kind of pushed me along, I wasn’t quite sure what I was going to do.”

In the aftermath of the attacks, McGrain said it was difficult to obtain information about what was taking place in NYC. He learned Amtrak was offering free transportation to

Penn Station, “so I jumped on an Amtrak [train] in Ashland and took it to Penn Station.” His arrival was “probably five days later. I arrived at Penn Station and

from there I just walked towards Ground Zero. The security was very tight around there, so I had to show my credentials to get into an area where I could

Aloha

see 9/11/01, pg. 26

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While serving as a volunteer at Ground Zero in New York City in the days following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Matt McGrain, right, an investigator with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, met law enforcement officers from across the country, including, John Carboun, left, with the Chandler, Ariz., Police Department, and Pete Brescia, with the Ocean City, Md., Police Department.

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Gorgeous custom 2 story home w/lake view. Almost 3000 sq ft on 1 acre+ corner lot. 5 bedrm 2.5 bath home is almost totally renovated. New carpet, ceramic tiled bathrms, new plumbing & electric fixtures, paint & more! Gourmet kitchen, lots of cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances. French doors access the huge deck w/gas grill, brick patio & gazebo in a nicely landscaped level back yard. Tiled laundry! Oversized 2 car garage! $374,900

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9/11/01 Continued from pg. 1

In the aftermath of the attacks, McGrain said it was difficult to obtain information about what was taking place in NYC. He learned Amtrak was offering free transportation to

Penn Station, “so I jumped on an Amtrak [train] in Ashland and took it to Penn Station.” His arrival was “probably five days later. I arrived at Penn Station and

from there I just walked towards Ground Zero. The security was very tight around there, so I had to show my credentials to get into an area where I could

Aloha

see 9/11/01, pg. 26

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Photo courtesy of Matt McGrain

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Deane Cheatham 726-4533

Cyndi Wyatt Blake 730-7195

David Bremner 550-1900

Teelo Rutledge 726-4525

Heather Graves Shurm 730-7195

Marcia S. Thomas 730-7195 x 137

Robbie Tyler 641-6650

Lib Bralley 730-7195

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C.B. Southward 730-7195

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Donna Jones Jennings 804-852-9221

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Jim Remo 726-4524

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Danielle Berberich 427-6365

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Family Owned & Trusted for Over 49 Years!

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Free Estimates: 358-5373

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His cousin Nancy Green was

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SEARCH ALL MLS LISTINGS OR FIND AN AGENT AT: WWW.HOMETOWNREALTYSERVICES.COM

Visit any of our 24 New Home Communities at www.HometownNewHomes.com

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September 7, 2011

Hilliard House hosting Homecoming Saturday to celebrate 10 years of helping others From 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, Hilliard House will hold its first Homecoming, saying thank you to the thousands of volunteers, donors, clients, partners, board members and community leaders that have made Hilliard House what it is today.

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volunteer.” McGrain said he located a Mobile Command Center, finding “lines of people that wanted to volunteer, so I got on a line.” With assignments being based on profession, he assisted on a bucket brigade that went into the rubble and passed it along looking for body parts – “items to identify people with. Another day I was assigned to an area where they had pictures that they had identified as deceased all along the walls and family members were coming to look at pictures to see if their family members were victims, so it was kind of a crowd control

Fostering a safe and stable living environment, Hilliard House was established in 2000 to provide transitional housing to the growing number of homeless families in Henrico County. Since then, Hilliard House has served about 50 children and

situation.” Hotels in Manhattan provided free lodging to the volunteers and, McGrain added, “One thing that struck me while I was there is that everybody, as in most times of disaster, pulled together.” He described the polite behavior of those offering aid “refreshing,” because an incident that he said “was meant for evil brought people together for the greater good.” The area of Ground Zero, he said, “looked just like a war-torn area — it was totally surreal, just skeletons of buildings left.” With his faith to strengthen him in the face of such horror, McGrain said he saw two iron girders that formed a perfect

cross in the basement of a building that had been destroyed. The image was, he said, “As if, in the midst of all this mayhem, [God was saying] ‘I’m still here.’ Everybody stopped – I don’t care what religion they were — they looked at that in amazement.” When body parts were located, he said the area would be spray-painted. He recalled hearing about someone finding a finger with a wedding band on it. Ten years later, McGrain said witnessing such destruction has an impact in that “you think about your family and appreciate them and the people around you a lot more.” He also said church attendance spiked “after that hap-

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adults per year, stabilizing families to live successfully in the community. Hilliard House recognizes that among single female-headed households, homelessness is the result of a combination of factors, including extreme pened because people realized that they’re not immortal and that there is an end to this life here and they look for something to hold on to — some faith.” From a personal perspective, he said, “Overall, for me, I think it was a good experience just to see how people come together and mesh and volunteer and help out in times of crisis like that — a huge crisis like that.” Ward, a member of Doswell Volunteer Fire Station 4, viewed the NYC skyline from the water as a member of a United States Coast Guard Port Security Unit. He was in the Reserves. He had served his country in the U.S. Navy, with four years of active duty. He then signed up for the Coast Guard and was with Port Security Unit 305 out of Fort Eustis in Newport News. On Sept. 11, 2001, Ward said he was taking part in a mass casualty training session at the old cannery on U.S. 54. “We (Hanover County EMS) used to be where Parks and Rec is now and we just came in for a

poverty, lack of affordable housing, the challenge of raising children alone, domestic violence, fractured social supports, lack of job skills, drug and/or alcohol dependency, excessive debt and, mental health issues related to severe childhood traumas.

class and one of our part-timers called, ‘There’s something going on in New York.” They went from a training class to an audience watching the events unfold at the World Trade Center. “I called my unit that afternoon,” he said. He was told the Coast Guard was getting ready to mobilize, even though they had not received official orders. “I had to work the next day, Sept. 12. I was actually on call when my phone went off.” He remembers being told, “ ‘Hey, we’re leaving for New York City tomorrow morning — you’re on the first vehicle out of town.” His unit was among the first to report to NYC. From Staten Island they were dispatched to an area at the Verrazano Bridge. “The whole unit put boats into the water,” Ward said. “For the next month or so, we patrolled the Harbor of New York, the Hudson River. We protected the USS Comfort,” a U.S. Navy hospital that was located “right up at Ground Zero.”

A Community Service Of Remembrance 9-11-01 A fellowship of area churches invites you to join in a time of remembrance, reflection and worship on the 10th anniversary of this tragedy. 5 PM on Sunday, Sept.11 Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mechanicsville Tnpk (next to Lowes)

The Comfort, he added, “served as a medical facility for all the workers that were down there.” The unit set up a tent city next to the bridge, which was “home” for a little more than a month. With more than 100 members in his unit, he served as a corpsman, working with a physician’s assistant. “Our job, while we were there, was medical care,” Ward said. “We were tasked with making sure everybody was ready to be deployed overseas – in case we were needed to go overseas at the time.” His work included helping with physicals and medical screenings. The Port Security Unit had boats situated in the water. “We were there to provide security. We kicked all the boats out of the Hudson River and kept it clear while we were there. Everybody had to leave. Once everybody left, we kept it clear.” Ward said his unit was “mainly responsible for the Comfort, but we helped out with some of the security around the harbor. If the people and other units were busy, we would help them out.” “I was there as support for the boat unit, which was in the water 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” he said. Ward did venture to Ground Zero one night while on patrol. McGrain and Ward were modest about their roles in the days after the United States came under attack on its own soil. Despite their humble demeanors in talking about their work, both men did 10 years ago just what they do today: serve the public.

HABCC Dinner and Membership Meeting set he Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Islamorada Restaurant inside Bass Pro Shops near Ashland. Deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 19. The menu will include: grilled or blacked maui, rotisserie chicken, smoked pork ribs, salad, rice and seasonal vegetables, dessert tray, bread, coffee, tea and sodas. Agenda items include: ❍ 6 p.m. — social, with a cash bar and appetizers. ❍ 6:45 p.m. — buffet dinner.

❍ 7:45 p.m. — membership meeting and program. HABCC members will elect officers and directors. Retiring directors will be recognized. The cost is $38 per person. Sponsors are still welcome. Levels are: platinum, $500; gold, $300; and silver, $150. For more information, contact Sue Cox at the HABCC office at 798-8130 or e-mail suecox@habcc.com.

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Monument Ave., Richmond. Dr Ananda Pandurangi, newly appointed Vice Chairman, VCU Dept. of Psychiatry, and a national NAMI winner of the 2011 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award, will speak. Dr. Pandurangi was awarded for his exceptional contributions that improve the lives of people living with serious mental illness to include treatment, research and receiving almost a million dollars in new funding for Wednesday, Sept. 7 Dave Ramsey’s Financial research. The meeting is free and Peace University is being open to the public. For further held at New Highland information contact 285-1749. Baptist Church located at Dukes Chapel will be in reviv9200 New Ashcake Road, al Sept. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. Guest Mechanicsville. The class will speaker will be Rev. James R. be held on Wednesday nights from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning Iddings from WV. Come Sept. 7. Childcare is provided. rejoice in the spirit of the This is a 13-week life changing Lord with us. One mile west program that includes prac- of Ashland Berry Farm. Call tical lessons on eliminating 883-5792 for more informadebt, building wealth, giving tion. Dukes Chapel is a nonlike never before and much denominational Church. All more! The deadline to register are welcome. is Aug. 31st. To register visit www.newhighlandbaptist.org Friday, Sept. 9 or call the church office at Kidstuf is a fun 45 min550-9601. Check out www. ute production where kids daveramsey.com. bring their parents to learn. This monthly production will Hanover Humane Society be held at Atlee Community will hold a veterinary Wellness Church. It is free to the comClinic at its facility at 12190 munity and there will be a Washington Highway in variety of activities to enjoy Ashland. The clinic provides before Kidstuf beginning at routine vaccines, heartworm 6:30 p.m. The Kidstuf thetesting, and other preventive atre opens its doors at 7:15 services. The clinic does not p.m. for the production. This treat sick or injured animals. event unites families while The clinic begins at 4 p.m. providing a fun environment and concludes at 5:45 p.m. filled with laughter and learnNo appointments. Please visit ing. Kidstuf is a “no drop off www.hanoverhumanesociety. zone”. All children must be org for more information. accompanied by an adult. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane, Thursday, Sept. 8 The National Alliance Mechanicsville, VA 23116. on Mental Illness-Central You can call 730-3676 if you Virginia Chapter (NAMI- would like more information CVA) will meet at 7 p.m. at you can also find us at www. the Weinstein JCC on 5403 atleechurch.org.

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Hanover Humane Society will hold its monthly “Spirit Night” at the Virginia Center Marketplace Chick-Fil-A from 5-8 p.m. Supporters will have an opportunity to spin the prize wheel and win free food, desserts, and drinks. By tendering the voucher found at www.hanoverhumanesociety. org, 15% of each participant’s food tab will be donated to Hanover Humane by ChickFil-A.

Saturday, Sept. 10 Grandparents Day Celebration at the Hanover Branch Library at 11 a.m. Hey kids! Invite your special grandparent(s) to our special Storytime honoring Grandparents Day. Refreshments provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA. The speaker will be Sheila Weisensale. The program will be “Grow and Design with Your Own Cut Flowers”. Members of the club will be displaying floral designs and horticulture from their gardens. All are wel-

come. Any questions, please p.m.; doors open at 7:30 p.m. contact Susan Blankinship, Tickets are $12 in advance; President at 932-3451. $15 at the door. Children 12 and under are admitted free of Hanover Humane Society charge; teens 13-18 are admitwill hold its weekly “Pins ted at half price. Net proceeds for Paws” Bowling Event at benefit UUCC. For advance AMF Hanover Lanes on Bell tickets, or more information, Creek Road in Mechanicsville. call 323-4288, visit the Shady Participants may arrive at 5:30 Grove web site at www.shap.m. The cost per bowler dygrovecoffeehouse.com, or is $15 for three games and send e-mail to info@shadyincludes shoes. AMF Hanover grovecoffehouse.com. Lanes will donate a portion of this fee to Hanover Humane. Shady Grove United For information on participat- Methodist Church invites ing in this event, please visit friends, neighbors, families, www.hanoverhumanesocity. and you to its Community org. Block Party Party from 3-5:30 p.m! Admission is free, so Hanover Humane Society come enjoy some fellowship will hold a “Service Day” with along with inflatables, a dunk the University of Richmond tank, games, cotton candy, popAlpha Phi Omega frater- corn, snow cones, and food. nity at its facility at 12190 Musical entertainment will be Washington Highway in provided by Pavlov’s Dog and Ashland from 8:30-12:30 p.m. Amy Ladd and Friends and For information on participat- more. Come join us at the ing in this event, please visit corner of Meadowbridge and www.hanoverhumanesocity. Shady Grove Roads! For more org. information log onto www. shadygroveumc.org.

Sunday, Sept. 11 The Shady Grove Coffeehouse begins its eleventh season Sparky and Rhonda Rucker, singers and storytellers in the American folk tradition. Pete Seeger has said that Sparky and Rhonda “are unique and will make you glad to be alive and struggling.” Sparky Rucker has been performing over forty years and is internationally recognized as a leading folklorist, musician, historian, storyteller, and author. He accompanies himself with finger style picking and bottleneck blues guitar, banjo, and spoons. Rhonda Rucker is an accomplished harmonica, piano, banjo, and bones player, and also adds vocal harmonies to their songs. The concert starts at 8

Hanover Humane Society will hold a cat adoption stand at the Virginia Center PetSmart store from 2-5 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. A night of worship and remembrance at Hanover Nazarene – 8391 Atlee Road, 23111. Event will be held at 6 p.m. All are welcome! Free admission; desserts and coffee served afterward. Homecoming at Dukes Chapel will be at 11 a.m. Rev. James R. Iddings, from WV will be our speaker. We will have covered dish dinner following morning worship and special music in the

afternoon. One mile west of Ashland Berry Farm. Call 883-5792 form more information. Dukes Chapel is a nondenominational Church. All are welcome.

Monday, Sept. 12 Veterans, are you enrolled to receive Veterans Healthcare Benefits and Health Education at McGuire VA Medical Center? If not, come to VFW Post 9808, 7168 Flag Lane, Mechanicsville, between 912 p.m. The Rural Health Initiative Team from McGuire will be on hand to help you determine your eligibility. Bring your DD-214 and some valid identification. For more information contact Sharon Y. Rhone at 804-675-5000 ext. 3382 or Sharon.Rhone@.gov.

Wednesday, Sept. 14 The New Virginians (a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years) will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at The Dominion Club (600 Dominion Club Drive, Glen Allen, Va. 23059-5478). The guest speaker for this luncheon is Bill Clotworthy, author of “Homes of the First Ladies, A Guide to Publicly Accessible Homes, Museums, and Related Sites”. The cost for the luncheon is $25 for club members and their guests. Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on Sept. 7. Contact Linda Eggleston at 744-2025 for more information. Falls of the James Group, Sierra Club presents “Bringing Offshore Wind to Virginia – What will it take?” If Virginia is to be an early leader in the manufacturing of off shore wind turbines, ship building to install and service the tursee CALENDAR, pg. 29 `

Cost is $48. Registration is required due to limited class Continued from pg. 28 b size. Contact Jo Ann Widner bines, and in the deployment RN to register at 370-3906. of wind farms off the coast of Virginia Beach, we need Friday, Sept. 16 to get it blowing!! Virginia Board Game Night at the has the opportunity to cre- Mechanicsville Branch Library ate 10,000 career length good meets every third Friday of the paying jobs in this emerging month at 7 p.m. Sponsored industry. So, what will it take by the Mechanicsville Branch to make this happen? Join us Library. For more informato find out what must be done tion call 746-9615 or visit and what you can do to help the library at 7461 Sherwood bring clean, renewable off- Crossing Place. shore wind power to Virginia. Program to be be presented Saturday, Sept. 17 by Glen Besa, Director of The Lee-Davis Class of 1961 Virginia State Chapter of the is going to hold its 50th class Sierra Club. A Virginia based reunion at the ACCA Temple wind developer has also been Shrine, 1712 Bellevue Avenue, invited to speak. The event Richmond, VA. Cost is $40 per is being held at 7 p.m. at the person. If you are a member of Science Museum of Virginia, this class and have made an 2500 W. Broad St. Richmond. address change within the last

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Thursday, Sept. 15 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Society of Virginia is offering an orientation on Sept. 15 for people interested in finding out more about adopting older children (10 years and older) from the foster care system. Discover the myths surrounding the adoption of older children and view photos of waiting children. There will be time for questions. On Sept. 22, the agency will offer an orientation on infant adoption. Both orientations are free and begin at 5 p.m. They will be held at the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Richmond office, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, call 353-0191 or visit www.chsva.org. The Arthritis Foundation is offering a six-week Tai Chi class at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville. The class meets on Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Sept. 15-Oct. 20. This program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being. The fun and interactive classes are suitable for every fitness level.

five years or need more information, please contact Helen Zagos Blackwell, 356-9351, e-mail HelenZBlackwell@aol. com or Mary Alyce Higgason Hobson, 746-8472, e-mail malakeview@aol.com. Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information. Church of the Redeemer will be holding its annual indoor yard and bake sale, with all proceeds to benefit Haiti. Event will be held from 8-1 p.m., 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., 1 mile off Rt. 295/ Meadowbridge Rd exit, near Atlee Rd. For more info or to donate items, call Beth at 559-4623. There will be a BBQ Chicken/Rib dinner and car

show from 5-7 p.m. at the Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department. For more information please call 338-8697.

Please e-mail webmaster@ hanoverhounds.com, or call 387-2705 or 338-4877, to register for the class. Minimum class size of 30 students. Call The Hanover Hounds K-9 now. Search and Rescue Team, in conjunction with A&J Training Shady Grove United Solutions, will hold a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Super Methodist Church in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;? of three classes. Mechanicsville, is hosting a These classes cover CPR and Stephen Ministry Workshop Basic First Aid (BFA) for from 9-1 p.m. Registration adults, children, and infants as begins at 8 a.m. and refreshwell as your canine or feline. ments will be served. The All three courses are certified cost of the workshop is $15 by the American Safety and per person or $50 for a group Health Institute, and taught of four of more from the by certified ASHI Instructors same congregation. For more Angel and John Von Hagel. information about this workYou will receive your certi- shop, call Stephen Ministries fication cards after success- at (314)-428-2600, or register fully taking the classes and online at www.stephenminispassing the tests. The course try.org/workshop . Learn why times are: CPR/AED for the more than 10,000 congregaCommunity Workplace from tions representing more than 8-11 a.m., Basic First Aid for 150 Christian denominations the Community Workplace use the Stephen Series for from 12-3 p.m., and finally training and organizing layPet First Aid from 3-5 p.m. people to do one-to-one carYou may take only one class, ing Christian ministry. or you can take them all. The location of the classes is the Henrico High School 25th Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Class reunion for the classes Department, 10414 Leadbetter of 1985 and 1986 to be held Road, Ashland, VA 23005. see CALENDAR, pg. 30 `

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at the Ashcreek Recreation Center Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 from 7:30-11 p.m. For ticket info please contact Andrea and T.C. Wilson at 730-8468 or andreabwilson@ hotmail.com. Hanover Humane Society will hold its weekly “Pins for Paws” Bowling Event at AMF Hanover Lanes on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Participants may arrive at 5:30 p.m. The cost per bowler is $15 for three games and includes shoes. AMF Hanover Lanes will donate a portion of this fee to Hanover Humane. For information on participating in this event, please visit www.hanoverhumanesocity. org.

Fellowship of Dawn, Va. will be sponsoring their Annual Men’s Day at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Joseph Dobbins, Associate Minister of Shiloh Baptist Church of Port Royal, Va. with choir. Dinner will be served after service. Please come out and support this joyous occasion. If you have any question please feel free to contact Harolynn Quash at 994-8720.

Monday, Sept. 19 Computer Basics Class at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 9 a.m. Want to learn how to use a computer? We can help! Find out how to do basic tasks in Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

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Thursday, Sept. 22 Hanover Lunchtime Book Group at the Hanover Branch Library at 12:30 p.m. Beautiful Swimmers by William W. Warner Please bring your lunch. Beverages and dessert provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information call 3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

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Friends of the Mechanicsville Library. For more information call 746-9615 or visit the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 and is to benefit our mission work in Costa Rica. For more information about this project or to sign up to sell items, call Stephen Lambert at Saturday, Sept. 24 All alumni of the Doswell 335-8935 or email at hanoverElementary School are invited man@earthlink.net. to a reunion from 2 – 5 p.m. Lee Davis High School at the Doswell Community Class of 1966 is having their Center (previously school). 45th reunion at The Jefferson This will be an exciting time as we all come together to share Lakeside Country Club. For memories of our days at the Details, visit our website school. If you have any pictures LeeDavisreunions.com/66 or of the school or of fellow class- contact Janet Rhodes Rickman mates, please send to Jim Vass at 746-5007 or Judy Wishon at jimvass@yahoo.com. Please Beasley at 746-0216. clearly mark the pictures as to ownership and the identity of Tuesday, Sept. 27 persons in the photo or as to Genealogy Workshop at the the event which the photo is Mechanicsville Branch Library depicting. If you know any- at 9 a.m. Explore the library’s one who attended the school two genealogy databases, please pass the information on Ancestry Library Edition and to them. We are looking for- HeritageQuest and find out ward to a great afternoon of what the library has to offer recollections, reflections and you in searching for your famfellowship. Please RSVP to ily history. For more inforBetty Lee Doggett Stanley at mation call 746-9615 or visit 368-0035 by Sept. 16, 2011. the library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place. National Alpaca Farm Days, presents an open house Wednesday, Sept. 28 on Sept. 24 and 25 from 10The Newcomers Club of 4 p.m. , Alpaca Pastures of Richmond welcomes women Virginia will host. The event is new to the area. Our monthly located at 18388 Beaver Dam luncheon will be held at the Road, Beaverdam, Va. 23015. Westwood Club at 11 a.m. For additional information Price of $24 includes social visit their website at www. hour, business meeting, lunch AlpacaPasturesVa.com or call and program. Reservations them at 449-1423. are required by Sept. 21. Call Brenda, 754-0460 or visit us at Family Movie Matinee at newcomersrichmond@.org the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 3 p.m. See a great Thursday, Sept. 29 family movie at the library. Llama Llama Red Pajama Refreshments provided by the Storytime at the Atlee Branch Friends of the Mechanicsville Library at 6:30 p.m. Ages 2-5. Library. For more informaWear your pajamas and bring tion call 746-9615 or visit your favorite plush friend to the library at 7461 Sherwood snuggle to this special evening Crossing Place. Storytime. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Atlee Community Yard Sale, Library. For more informaBake Sale, Car Wash and Craft tion call 559-0654 or visit the Show from 7-3 p.m. (Rain Date library at 9161 Atlee Road. Saturday Oct. 1). The event is being held at Walnut Grove see CALENDAR, pg. 32 `

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Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Peggy Hirsh of Mechanicsville celebrated their 50th anniversary on Aug. 18, 2011. The couple has two children and two grandchildren.

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The marriage of Miss Nita Saetie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Saetie of Atlanta, to Mr. James Bryant Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Taylor of Mechanicsville, took place on May 14, 2011. The bride is the grand-daughter of Mrs. Felicitas Obias and the late Mr. Abraham Obias and Mrs. Pohun Saetie and the late Mr. Peksae Saetie. The groom is the grand-son of Mrs. Eva Lee Taylor and the late Mr. James Alton Taylor and Mr. George Wilkerson and the late Mrs. Helen Wilkerson. Nita is a graduate of Georgetown University and also received a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Business Administration from MIT Sloan School of Management. James was the Lee-Davis High School Valedictorian in 2000 and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2004. James received a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Business Administration from the University of Maryland, Smith School of Business. The couple honeymooned in the Republic of Maldives and Dubai. They now live in Philadelphia where Nita is an Associate Brand Manager on the LACTAID(R) Brand at McNeil Nutritionals, LLC and James is a Senior Consultant at CGI Federal, Inc.

KIMBERLY SHANNON WATSON and FLOYD KEITH SPICER to be married November 2011

Ms. Brenda Watson of Chesterfield, is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Miss Kimberly Shannon Watson, to Mr. Floyd Keith Spicer, son of Ms. Jean Spicer of Mechanicsville. Kim is the daughter of the late Mr. Howard B. Watson. Keith is the son of the late Mr. L. Floyd Spicer. Kim and Keith are both graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University. Kim is employed as a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in Richmond. Keith is a Certified Public Accountant and is employed as Accounting Manager with Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover. A November wedding is planned

KAYGAN RUTLEDGE POLOGRUTO born March 29, 2011

Brian Keith Pologruto and Kimberly Kay Rutledge-Pologruto are proud to announce the birth of their son Kaygan Rutledge Pologruto. Kaygan was born at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital on Tuesday the 29 of March 2011 at 11:39 a.m. weighing 9 lbs 5.6 oz and 21 inches long. Brennan, Madisan, and Tavian Pologruto welcome with love their new baby brother. Proud Grandparents are Frank and Theresa Pologruto of Mechanicsville, Judy Rutledge of Henrico, and Thomas and Shannon Rutledge of Powhatan. Special Thanks to his Guardian Angel Trestan Pologruto for protecting his baby brother until arrival; Doctors Monica Powers, Rodrick Love, Paul Shakin; Friends Garnett Woods, Crystal Lett; Aunt Tracy Rutledge; Cousin Caleb Bryant.

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Saturday, Oct. 1 MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions) will sponsor a family event behind New Hanover Presbyterian Church on Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. The wooded trail course will be set for a 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m., a 3K for older kids starting at 9 a.m., and the Run-Around-the-Ark for the little ones at 9:30 a.m. The kids race will have an animal theme and participants are invited to wear costumes or bring stuffed animals to add to the festivities. To register

for the event, go to the MCEF website, www.mcefva.org for a link to the registration form. Adults will pay $15 and kids $10 and all proceeds will go to MCEF. Early registration ends Sept. 20. For more information about participating in or providing a sponsorship for the MCEF Run to Serve go to www.runtoserve@gmail.com or call the main MCEF number, 334-6590. Grace Bible Church, 9161 Atlee Road, invites you to our 2nd annual Community Day from 10-2 p.m. Come join us for this free family event. Enjoy pony rides, face painting, games, music, and much

more. Free food as well. We tion call 746-9615 or visit are located in the Atlee Square the library at 7461 Sherwood shopping center between Crossing Place. Dollar General and Brunettiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian restaurant. The Town of Ashland will offer guided walking tours TJ Cadet Reunion of the historic railroad town Luncheon, from 11:30-4:30 on Saturday mornings in the p.m. at the Jefferson Lakeside month of October, leaving Country Club. For more from the Ashland/Hanover information please call Bill at Visitor Center at 11 a.m. Tours 752-2557. are given by knowledgeable volunteer guides who live in Crafts for Tweens at the Ashland area. The tours the Mechanicsville Branch which are approximately Library at 3 p.m. Ages 8-13. an hour and a half long are Join your friends at the library free. Come join the guide on for an afternoon of crafty Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. For fun! Supplies provided by the more information contact the Friends of the Mechanicsville Visitors Center at 752-6766. Library. For more informasee CALENDAR, pg. 33 `

NASCAR drivers to make local appearances Elliott Sadler to greet Jeff Gordon to meet Nationwide driver fans in Chester fans at James Center Eric McClure to visit Plaza Walmart OneMain Financial is inviting Richmond residents to support those in the area who are in need, while meeting NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler, on Thursday, September 8 at the OneMain Financial branch at 11940 Iron Bridge Plaza. OneMain Racingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No. 2 Chevrolet Impala replica race car will be on display from Noon until 6 p.m. and Sadler will greet fans from 3 to 4 p.m. Fans are encouraged to bring canned goods to the event for donation to the Central Virginia Food Bank. Elliott Sadler is a hometown favorite of area race fans; he was born and raised in Emporia, Va. Sadler is also auctioning off a one-of-akind OneMain Financial 200 car hood that he signed with driver Kevin Harvick. The proceeds will support local food banks. The auction is being conducted through Sadlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.sadlerfoundation. orgâ&#x20AC;? In addition, OneMain is partnering with the Dover International Speedway on a ticket offer to the OneMain Financial 200 NASCAR Nationwide series race on October 1, 2001. Until September 16, OneMain will donate $10 to local food banks for every $25 discounted adult ticket purchased at www.doverspeedway.com/ onemain.

AARP is dropping the green flag on an event to fight hunger in Virginia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with Jeff Gordon and his #24 Chevrolet show car on hand to help on Thursday, Sept. 8. AARP, AARP Foundation and the #24 Drive to End Hunger Chevrolet show car will be in Richmond for a food drive to benefit Central Virginia Food Bank from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at James Center Plaza on the corner of 10th and Cary Streets. Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon will join the team from Noon until 1:30 p.m. for this event, and will hold a question-and-answer session. Bring a bag of non-perishable food for the food bank and join AARP on the plaza, where Richmond musician Susan Greenbaum will provide entertainment. The AARP Virginia Statewide Community Food Drive is September 9 and 10. Jeff Gordon will be supporting Drive to End Hunger by driving the #24 Chevrolet â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and matching donations. Anyone who texts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hungerâ&#x20AC;? to 50555 donates $10 to Drive to End Hunger via their wireless phone bill. Jeff Gordon will match all text donations received during the race Saturday night, between 7-11 p.m.

Select Walmart stores in the Richmond area will host exclusive NASCAR fan events through its new Race Time program starting Sept. 6. Customers are invited to attend these special events and enjoy a scheduled appearance by NASCAR Nationwide driver Eric McClure and racing simulator machines. Thursday, Sept. 8 from 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. Walmart Store #1424, 617 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, Va. Events free and open to the public include the Wrangler Interactive Pit Box, Hefty Show Car Simulator, General Mills Cheerios Show Car, Kraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oreo Ritz Nationwide Show Car, Pepsi Max/ AMP Simulator, and Coca Cola 5-Seat Racing Simulator at the location below. Also, Hefty Black Outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NASCAR Nationwide Driver Eric McClure will be signing autographs from 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 from 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 p.m. Walmart Store #1525, 7430 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, Va. Events free and open to the public include the Wrangler Interactive Pit Box, Hefty Show Car Simulator, General Mills Cheerios Show Car, Kraftâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oreo Ritz Nationwide Show Car, Pepsi Max/ AMP Simulator, and Coca Cola 5-Seat Racing Simulator.

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Saturday, Oct. 8 Craft vendors are needed for the Hanover Ruritans’ Annual Steak n’ Race (lawn mower racing) at Hanover Ruritan Park. There is no charge to set up a booth, but each vendor is required to buy a ticket for $25 which entitles you to the steak dinner, hot dogs and beverages. There will be family fun, music, crafts and children’s activities. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. You may set up your booth as early at 8 a.m. The steak dinner will be served from 4-6 p.m. Contact Carol Ware at 746-2356 if you have a craft or product or service you would like to sell. Good Karma will be hosting their Annual Fall Yard Sale at King William High School

from 7-1 p.m. (rain date Oct. 22). Yard sale spots are available at $10 each and consist of four student parking spots. Tables are not provided. Gates will open at 5:30 a.m. and yard sale spots are offered on a first come first serve basis. Yard sale spots must be set up and ready no later than 7 a.m. and you must be prepared to leave the premises no later than 2PM. If you would like to reserve a spot or have any questions please contact Lisa Woody at 994-8742. Good Karma is a non-profit organization formed in March of 2010 by friends, family members and citizens of King William and surrounding counties. Good Karma works closely with their local Ruritan Clubs and Social Service Organizations to collect food and monetary donations to provide assistance for the less fortunate members of our communities.

The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will hold a fall festival celebration and open house from 9–2 p.m. The event will be located at their firehouse, 16243 Washington Highway in Doswell (23047). Entertainment, Safety Education, Fellowship and Camaraderie are abundant as we enjoy this fundraiser to benefit our equipment, training and operating needs. No Admission Cost. This is a family/all ages event. On hand will be Equipment Displays, Food and Bake Sale, Cornhole Tournament, Animals and Pet Adoption, Health Screenings (limited), Yard Sale, Kids Games and more. For additional information call 365 – 4904.

Monday, Oct. 10 The American Cancer Society’s Look Good...Feel Better workshop will be

held at 1 p.m. The session is hosted by the Hanover Massey Cancer Center. The workshop is a free, two-hour, hands-on activity conducted by a volunteer cosmetologists. It includes a 12-step skin care and makeup program, as well as a demonstration on how to use wigs, turbans, and hats to help a woman cope with the appearance related side affects of cancer treatment and help restore her sense of inner and outer beauty. Patients must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment or have recently finished their treatment to participate. Please call Karen Mullin at 559-1841 by Sept. 30 to register. Preregistration is required.

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The New Virginians (a club for women new to the Richmond area in the last two years) will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Hermitage Country Club (1248 Hermitage Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103). The guest speaker for this luncheon is Roland Clement, retired educator and longtime garden guide at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. He will highlight the history, gardens and other opportunities at the gardens. The cost for the luncheon is $25 for club members and their guests. Reservations for the luncheon are requested by noon on October 5. Contact Linda Eggleston – 744-2025.

Crafters and vendors are needed for CreationFest being held from 9-3 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 8154 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, Va. Showcase your unique crafts, gifts, products and baked goods for $10/table, 2 for $15. CreationFest is an annual fall festival celebrating God’s creation through arts, crafts, vendors, food, family fun, bounce house for the kids, open house tours of our church, and a special pet blessing from 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. All pets and their human family members are welcome. The Hanover Humane Society, Hanover Habitat for Humanity, see CALENDAR, pg. 43 `

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The general perception is this will be a rebuilding year for the Atlee football team. Gone are headline star players like Josh Doggett, Drew Ferguson, RJ Price, Trevor Elie, Michael Bazemore, Kamron White and Ryan Miller. But head coach Roscoe Johnson said this is certainly not a rebuilding year for the Raiders. “What people don’t realize, on our offense we’ve still got eight coming back,” he said. “We’ve got four of our five offensive linemen coming back. We’ve have all four starting receivers coming back from the end of last year. “Defensively, Josh (Doggett) is pretty much

With the founding of Hanover High School, the Hawks football team stormed onto the field and latched onto success with an underdog mentality. However, last year top rankings gave way to an undefeated regular season, Capital District title and first time wins over Highland Springs and Varina putting the Hawks in the spotlight from day one. Though it was a record setting year, head coach Joshua Just felt the Hawks’ inability to advance past the Central Region championship game was the result of building pressure. “Last year; a very good year, probably the most talented team we’ve ever had here,” he said.

By the end of his first year as head coach at Lee-Davis, Zac Hayden had the Confederates rolling as one of the hottest teams in the Central Region and on the verge of a return to the Division 6 playoffs. A year later, Hayden is back at square one looking to replace a majority of starters from 2010. “We lost three offensive linemen, pretty much our entire defensive line, one linebacker, lost a couple of secondary kids and outside linebacker,” Hayden said. “It’s spread out. We lost kids in about every position; every skill position.” With so much change from a season ago,

Coach Sammy Hart’s and Patrick Henry enter the 2011 season looking to replace nearly half of their starters on both offense and defense from a squad that was 5-5 (4-3 Colonial) last year. However, the mix of young talent and experience of returning players should give Patriot fans something to cheer about. “I think we have potentially a better football team than we were last year,” Hart said. “Whether that translates into more wins than losses we’ll have to see, but I think we have the capability of being a very competitive football team.” Hart saw both good and bad in the team’s first

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scrimmage at Caroline High School. “If we play like we did at the beginning of the scrimmage I think we can be better than last year,” he said. “If we play like we did at the end of the scrimmage, I think we could possibly be in trouble.” Though the level of play tapered off, Hart attributed a portion of that to fatigue due to the scrimmage being played in midday heat and being one of the first times the players were File photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local in pads. Above: Athletic junior Raymon Minor is a legitimate Division I OFFENSE There is no question that the success of the Patriots’ offense will rely on the play of their front five. Patrick Henry brings experience and size to the line which will prove vital in setting up the run and protecting a young and inexperienced quarterback. This season Trey Roberts will make the switch from guard to center on the

prospect that will play wide receiver, safety and linebacker for the Patriots this season. Right: In his second season at the helm of the Patrick Henry program, Coach Sammy Hart has the talent to improve on last year’s 5-5 campaign.

all-senior line. Roberts is the smallest player on the line at 6-1, 220. Ed Marable (6-2, 285) is a Division I prospect at guard and Tony Wynn (6-2, 220) will fill in for Roberts in the other guard slot. Davey Holmes (6-2, 245) and Joey Purvis (6-2, 241) will occupy the tackle slots.

But the offensive line player that everyone will want to see is senior Jay Simms. Simms has yet to work his way into the starting lineup but when he hits the field he will be hard to miss at an imposing 6-7, 320 pounds. One drawback to the size

of the Patriots’ line comes in the size of player projected as the starting quarterback. At 510, 160, sophomore Tyler Phelp will have to play the shotgun to pass. “If he’s going to have to throw it he’s probably not going to be up under center and hav-

Atlee girls volleyball team can be ‘scary’ By Nathan Madden Media General News Services Focus. It’s a simple word with enormous importance. So says Atlee girls volleyball coach Curtis Carpenter, who returns for his 12th season with the Raiders. “If they don’t feel they’re being challenged,” he said of the defending Central Region champions, “they can roll back on their heels really quick and not take things as seriously as they want, or as they should.” The observation is far from criticism for a team that finished 21-2 last season. Rather, it’s an acknowledgement from a veteran coach who sees endless potential in a squad that returns two first-team All-Metro picks in juniors Hailey Brooks and Karlie Suber. “If they come together and play together, they can be scary good,” Carpenter said of his

squad. “But the biggest thing that can happen is they can let themselves lose their focus.” Success sometimes can be a team’s worst enemy. Atlee rarely was challenged in the Capital District last year, and finished 12-0. The Raiders continued their tear in the Central Region tournament, which culminated in a sweep of Deep Run in the final. Fast forward to the state semifinals, where the Raiders were on the receiving end of a sweep courtesy of Ashburn’s aggressive Stone Bridge High School. The loss wasn’t a product of complacency, just a rude awakening that there’s plenty of talent in the state. Until that point, the Raiders had lost only five sets on the season. “I’ve talked to them about that already,” Carpenter said. “We can’t look past any given match.”

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Also falling in the state semis was Deep Run. The Wildcats showed tenacity, but fared only slightly better than Atlee in losing 3-1 to the eventual state champ, Virginia Beach’s Kellam High School. Deep Run finished 25-7 overall and undefeated in the Colonial District. The Wildcats will navigate this season with a new coach. Andy Bretz steps in for Terra Bella, who retired after eight seasons with the Wildcats. Seniors Kelly Snarr, Emma Cleary and Kristen Trice return to the Deep Run roster, which is without Chaney LaReau, last year’s All-Metro player of the year who now is at the University of North Carolina. Nathan Madden is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch. CAPITAL DISTRICT ATLEE: The Raiders will

ing him take a three or five step drop,” Hart said. “We’ll put him in shotgun where he can see the field. He’s going to have a tough time seeing over those guys.” Phelp is currently injured so duties in the pocket will fall to junior Kahlil Mock for the time being. Mock brings a little more size (6-2) to the pocket but not the same skills as Phelp. “They both have different skill sets so we’ll have a different package for them,” Hart said. When moving the ball on the ground, the Patriots will rely on seniors Jahwan Baylor and Josh Thomas. Junior Bryson Wong will also see time at the tailback position. Senior Raymon Minor is another legitimate Division I prospect at wide receiver with size, speed and athletic ability. Junior Otis Harris will also start at receiver and Travis Phillips will see playing time at wide out. Junior Wesley Toro returns at tight end and brings size and skill to the position.

count on ball control as they look again to play deep into the postseason. Five returning starters and contributions from new players such as sophomores Clarke Tyler and Rachel Stanford should help Atlee continue its success from last season. GLEN ALLEN: Ashley Reyher is in her first year as coach for Glen Allen. She will send a squad with no seniors to the court. Juniors Nicole Crytzer, Shae Yeager, Jonae Baskin and Ashley Battle will look to help develop their nine freshman and sophomore teammates. HANOVER: The entire starting rotation returns for DEFENSE third-year coach Karl Lippa. While the offense is loaded Seniors Logan Majewski, Shawna Kirby, Mallory Moore with seniors, the defense will and Halee Winston have three be occupied by a majority of years of varsity experience. Six juniors. “That’s a good and a bad thing,” Hart said, indicating see VOLLEYBALL, pg. 40 `

the amount of talent combined with youth. While young, the defensive secondary will be the most experienced and one of the tallest in the Central Region. Junior cornerbacks Bryson Wong (510) and Travis Phillips (6-1) return as starters from a season ago as does Raymon Minor (63) at safety. Kahlil Mock (6-2) will take on the other safety position. Minor’s talent will allow him to occupy a rover position and occasionally move up to linebacker. Senior linebacker Montel Minor returns after leading the team in tackles last season and should once again be the defensive quarterback on the field. Junior Kenny McDowell makes the move up from JV and has impressed Hart with his play. The biggest question marks for the defense will come in the lack of experience at the line. Senior end Terrell Archer returns after having a good outing in 2010. Junior Nathan Boone will take on the other end slot while classmates KJ Evans and Cody Griffin will play tackle. Hart has yet to decide on the Patriots’ kicker or punter for this season.

Yellow Jackets roll past Monarchs 43-7

By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Methodist delivered some solid hits, but could not deliver them consistently enough to knock Randolph-Macon off of its game. The Yellow Jackets, led by freshman quarterback Zac Naccarato, kept swarming back, amassing 393 yards total offense as they laid low the visiting Monarchs 43-7 in both teams’ season opener at Day Stadium Saturday. Naccarato completed 16 of 23 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns. The freshman admitted to a few butterflies before the game. “I was a little nervous, but if you’re not nervous, you’re not ready to play,” Naccarato said. “But when we got out there and started moving the ball, it just felt like playing football.” Randolph-Macon coach Pedro Arruza was pleased with Naccarato’s performance. “I think Zac is going to get

better and better,” Arruza said. “I was very happy with his composure. I think he did a great job from that standpoint. I think he did a great job of managing the offense. For a first outing, I think he played an outstanding game.” Naccarato’s college debut was all the more special for one play – his final touchdown pass of the day was a 2-yarder to his older brother, Jesse. “It was pretty cool. We did it in high school a couple of times,” Naccarato said. “It was definitely pretty cool to throw him a touchdown.” The Monarchs’ job of containing Naccarato was made all the more difficult by RandolphMacon’s twin running threats of Drake Sanders and Thaddeus Scruggs, who combined for 24 touchdowns and more than 1,600 yards last year. Sanders led RandolphMacon in rushing and receiving yards with 19 carries for 65 yards and one touchdown

rushing and four catches for 43 yards. Scruggs had 12 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown. With a 33-7 lead at the end of the third quarter, both running backs sat out the final 15 minutes. Sanders described how the partnership with Scruggs works – by alternating series. “He goes in, then I go in. It rests us up for the next series so that we’re fresh when we go in,” Sanders said, adding that fresh legs create fresh opportunities. “That’s one of the key things that Coach Arruza likes to do – pound her up, pound her up – because that opens up so many more options for the whole team.” Randolph-Macon jumped out to an early 19-0 lead, but its momentum stalled in the second quarter. Methodist closed the gap with the last score of the first half, a 27-yard pass from Travis Murphy to Nathan Kindley. The Monarchs (0-1) began

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Methodist’s Jesse Kane (8) can only watch as Randolph-Macon’s Kyle Norton pounces on a blocked punt in the endzone that started a second half rout for the Yellow Jackets.

the second half with the ball, but failed to gain any ground on their first possession. Their second possession of the half ended in disaster however, as a bad snap lead to a blocked punt at the goal line. RandolphMacon’s Kyle Norton recovered

the ball in Methodist’s end zone to give the Yellow Jackets a 26-7 lead. “The big turning point was when we came out of half time. We had an opportunity to take the ball down field and get right back in the game at

Hampden-Sydney overwhelms Averett Rohle gallops after losing year to injury By Nathan Madden Media General News Services HA M P DE N - SY DN EY — One thing is certain: Kirk Rohle’s leg is fine. The Hampden-Sydney senior rushed for 126 yards on 16 carries and punched in the first touchdown of the season, essentially opening the floodgates for the Tigers in a 63-9 trouncing of Averett University on Saturday afternoon. “It was definitely fitting that he got the first one,” said senior quarterback Travis Lane of Rohle’s 12yard diving score on HSC’s second possession. “He’s been waiting for this moment for a long time.”

Rohle, a former standout at Hanover High School and the 2009 ODAC scoring leader, broke his left leg in the third game of last season and missed the Tigers’ run to the playoffs. “It feels awesome,” Rohle said of his return. “I was so excited when I came out on the field.” And on scoring the seasonopening TD, the senior said “it’s hard to even express in words.” In addition to his contributions on the ground, Rohle snagged a 25-yard pass from Lane for the Tigers’ second score. Lane, an all-ODAC performer who earned first-team all-state distinction while playing at Mills Godwin, was 20-of30 passing for 266 yards, three TDs and an interception.

“One interception, that really was more my fault,” said H-SC coach Marty Favret. “I thought Travis managed the game great.” Lane didn’t entirely agree. “I thought I was a little off the point a few times on some throws,” he said. Lane, Rohle and Favret acknowledged an outstanding effort by H-SC’s offensive line, which is led by three-time allODAC first-teamer Ben Rogers (Hanover). “They are unreal,” Rohle said. “I’m so lucky to be running behind them.” Sophomore Mitch Pereira also reaped the rewards of an effective line: The former Midlothian standout had two 11-yard scoring runs. Things went pretty well for

the Tigers on the other side of the ball, too. The H-SC defense held the Cougars to 12 first downs and 264 yards, while Zach Morgan, Sean Stewart and Craige Sprouse (Clover Hill) each had an interception for the Tigers. “We’re younger than we’ve been (on defense), but we think we have more speed,” said Favret, in his 12th season at H-SC. Mark Poydence had seven tackles, junior Kenny Fryman (Hanover) tallied six, and Steven Fogleman (Hanover), Grady Bing (Mills Godwin) and August Berling (Benedictine) added five apiece. “Our defense has come a long way; they replaced nine starters this year,” Rohle said. “They stepped up to the plate

(today).” Nathan Madden is a staff writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch. Averett......................2 0 0 7 — 9 H-SC........................ 6 22 7 28 — 63 HS-C — Rohle 12 run (run failed) A — Doggett safety, conversion return HS-C — Rohle 25 pass from Lane (Goad pass) HS-C — King 10 run (Prizzia kick HS-C — Gorsline 7 pass from Lane (Prizzia kick) HS-C — Vance 6 pass from Lane (Prizzia kick) HS-C — Shembo 4 run (Prizzia kick) HS-C — Pereira 11 run (Prizzia kick) HS-C — Pereira 11 run (Antwerpes kick) HS-C — Sprouse 37 interception return (Antwerpes kick) A — Hayden 14 pass from Kwiatkowski (Scott kick)

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19-7, but we went three-andout,” said Methodist coach Dave Eavenson. “Obviously the blocked punt … that was a big momentum shift right there.” Methodist............... 0 7 0 0— 7 Randolph-Macon 8 11 14 10—43 RMC – Norton 4 pass from ZNaccarato (Norton run) RMC – Scruggs 4 run (Norton run) RMC – Storm FG 41 MU – Kindley 27 pass from Murphy (Mosko kick) RMC – Norton blocked punt recovery in end zone (Storm kick) RMC – J Naccarato 2 pass from Z Naccarato (Storm kick) RMC – Storm FG 27 RMC – Boyser 9 run (Storm kick) RUSHING Methodist – Flanagan 10 carries ,43 yards, Murphy 18-36, Mellon 5-31. Randolph-Macon – Sanders 19-65, Boyser 8-47, Scruggs 12-45, Petrohovich 1-31, Norton 1-0, Z Naccarato 4-8, Knepp 1-0, team 4(minus 4). PASSING Methodist – Murphy 7 completions, 15 attempts, 67 yards, 0 interceptions. Randolph-Macon – Z Naccarato 1623-153-0, Petrohovic 5-6-39-0. RECEIVING Methodist – Talbert 2 reception 11 yards, Kindley 1-27, Thomas 1-13, Bevans 1-9, Cross 1-6. RandolphMacon – Sanders 4-43, Phillips 4-32, Norton 4-19, Hendren 3-42, Cook 3-34, Midulla 1-17, Boyser 1-3, J Naccarato 1-2. Records: Methodist (0-1), RandolphMacon (1-0).

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the name,” Johnson said. “He was the face and name of Atlee High School, but the good thing about that, even though we lost some we’ve still got seven returning on defense. The supporting cast is back.” And this will be the year that the Atlee supporting cast steps to center stage to take another shot at a playoff berth. To do so, the Raiders will need to avoid the end of year slump that has proved their undoing the past two seasons. “After the fifth game, our kids, it’s just a mentality,” Johnson said. To get past that mental block, the players gathered over the summer and ran their own practices. “They were out here on their own having their own practices and players’ meetings with no coaches around at all,” Johnson said. “That was what was so amazing about what happened in the off season. They started believing and not just the coaches saying do this,

do that. They were just believe on their own. “I think that they’re taking it personally and they want to see what can happen if they put this effort into all 10 games.” With the addition of Glen Allen to the Capital District slate, Atlee will get some relief from what had become a brutal stretch of closing games. Over the past few seasons the Raiders final four games have been Varina, Highland Springs, Hanover and Lee-Davis. “The difference is now we have Henrico, Hanover and Varina, so we get those three teams back to back,” Johnson said. “Then you get an Armstrong, you get a Glen Allen, who you’re still going to have to be tough (for). Then you get Highland Springs and Lee-Davis. It’s spread out a little bit more than murderer’s row.” OFFENSE The strength of the Atlee offense will be its receiving corp. Seniors Shaquille Williams, Will McCombs and Matt Combs bring talent and starting expe-

rience to the receiver position. They will be joined by juniors Morris Jackson, Chad Jacob and senior Jacob Simpson. “We’ve got the kids back,” Johnson said. “The bottom line is can we get it to them.” That responsibility is still up for grabs. Going into the season there is a neck and neck race to determine who will be the Raiders’ starting quarterback. Senior Ruben Rucker has shown his speed, agility and passing arm working as a backup the past two seasons. Junior Kenner Berry comes to the team as the starting quarterback from last year’s Atlee JV squad. Both bring a different skill set to the field. “Where as Ruben’s going to outrun you, can shake and bake you, Kenner Berry’s going to run you over,” Johnson said. Rucker currently holds the upper hand due to varsity playing experience. The Raiders’ ground game could produce either a two, three or four platoon system. Leading the way at running back will be senior Jarred Hall who saw considerable playing time last season pounding opposing defenses. Junior Morris Jackson, who will spell

Hall and is more of a slasher that can run past the defense. “He’s going to run you over if he has to but he wants to shake you up a little bit,” Johnson said. “Shake and bake.” Setting up the run will fall on the hands of an experienced offensive line. Junior Jay Hausler and senior Isaac Allen return as starters on the right side. Senior Cole Stout will make the move from end to tackle and be replaced by sophomore Alec Eberle. Senior Moe Valiani also started the last five games on the offensive line last season. Senior Joe Pulisic has developed into one of the region’s best kickers and should be even better this season. Pulisic now regularly drops kickoffs inside the four yard line and a very accurate on field goals. “He got with a kicking coach and he was out here this summer probably two or three times a week on his own,” Johnson said. “ Even though the Raiders have new components on offense, do not expect any slip from last year’s impressive numbers. In Atlee’s first scrimmage of the year against Robert E. Lee the Raiders scored nine times. “The offense didn’t have

Sophomore Tye Burris will the ball much,” Johnson said. “Pretty much every time they also look to make a name for himself this season. “He pretty had the ball they scored.” much has taken over the middle linebacker spot,” Johnson said. DEFENSE The secondary often became The strength of the Raiders defense will start with a trio the weakest link in the defense of All-District linemen; Cole last year for the Raiders but Stout, Josh Spears and Jeremy it should prove to be an asset Epps. Joining them will be Reid this season. The entire group Ramey who was a role player returns with a year more experilast season and Alec Eberle who ence and maturity. “They’re just older, smarter, they’re bigger, played as a freshman. A group of strong lineback- they’re stronger and they have ers will get their chance to step more confidence,” Johnson said. out from the immense shadow “I think the big thing was our of Josh Doggett this season. youth. Now they’re not afraid Senior Cole Woody returns and they’re okay with getting to the starting lineup as does out there and making a misclassmate Jonathan Baughan. take and knowing they’ll still Seniors Jacob Cooper and be okay.” Senior Austin Suterland Preston Armstrong also bring playing experience at line- returns at cornerback and classmate Brian Ratchford will backer. Thomas “Chop” Pulisic will play safety. The athletic Morris make the transition from defen- Jackson will step into a DB role sive back to outside linebacker as will TC Curran and Hanover transfer Brock Buchanan. this season.

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Left: Joe Pulisic. Center: Cole Stout (67), Josh Spears (71), Cole Woody (50). Above: Shaquille Williams (3).

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“But we started playing tight because we’re used to being the underdog. So last year, that role reversal for us a little bit, we weren’t the underdog anymore.” Though Hanover lost several top players from last season, Just believes the experience as region favorite rather than underdog will pay dividends with his returnees this year. “They saw how they played last year compared to where we need them to play,” he said. “They didn’t get complacent and it’s not like we didn’t try or hustle. We just got worried about losing and we can’t do that. We have to just focus on winning on every play. We can’t get tense. “I thought at times last year we played tense and we need to move beyond that,” Just said. “We should expect to be good. We should expect to win. Our expectations should be higher and they should handle those expectations better.” With the loss of top players on both sides of the ball the perceptions outside the Hanover program believe this will be a rebuilding year. But

for Hanover, it’s always just a matter of filling the holes and keep on rolling. Though the Hawks lost four key starters on offense and defense, the players stepping into those roles do not come without playing time. Hanover will benefit from top players lost to injury in previous seasons. OFFENSE Without question, Hanover’s success on offense starts with junior quarterback Sam Rogers. In his third year as starter, the already dangerous Rogers has become even better, part of maturity. “He was a kid that started for us at 14, so at 16 he’s a different animal,” Just said. “He keeps developing and he’s even better this year, I believe. His work ethic is unmatched so it’s going to be exciting to see that kid play again this year.” Last spring, Rogers ran the 100 meter dash with the Hanover track team simply for the competition. The bad news for opposing defenses is Just believes the already speedy quarterback is quicker this fall. “He looks noticeably faster out there,” Just said. “I don’t know if that’s from track or just this young man working his butt off to be a better athlete.”

One major loss from last season is running back Deane Cheatham. And though the offense seemed to center around Cheatham for the past four years, Just said the scheme will not change in his absence. What will change is the focus of opposing defenses. “I think everyone kind of loaded up on Deane and now they’re going to load up for Sam,” Just said. “I think what happened with Deane was, Sam came along and took some pressure off of Deane. Now a couple of other guys are going to have to step up and take some pressure off of Sam.” Just is looking at three running backs to provide that distraction. Juniors Lawrence Jones, Rashard Thornton and Lamont Stubbs each bring something different to the table. “I think once we kind of iron out and they get comfortable in the system, I think we’ll see what those guys can do come that first week.” Though Hanover lost three starters on the offensive line, that does not mean they will be left without an experienced front. Senior guard Josh Pittman started all but one game last

year while junior Josh Hutto saw every start at tackle. Junior Daniel Fogleman saw starts at defensive tackle last season and is switching over to guard this year. Senior Ross Althizer will play center this season after seeing starts on both the offensive and defensive lines last year. Senior Todd Edstrom started the season at center last year and finished it at guard. Edstrom had knee surgery over the summer and is expected to return by game three. “We had so many injuries over the last several years that all of these guys started at some point or other,” Just said. “We have guys backing up those guys that started varsity games last year, so a lot of experience.” The Hawks will also get a boost from the return of Zack Erb after a two year absence. Erb started for Hanover as a freshman before moving to Ohio. He was a two year starter in Ohio and expects to be and even bigger and better weapon in his return to the Hawks this season. There will be little fall off at receiver this season as juniors Usman Mahmood, Andrew Knizner and senior

Xavier Crocker all return. Crocker is a Division I prospect while Mahmood has displayed equal athletic ability and hands. Knizner is an all around athlete that will also backup Rogers at QB and punt. Senior Jalil Davis and junior Clay Sorah will be in the mix at tight end while the juniors Mike Holland and Mason “Buzzsaw” Bazala will play the slot positions. Senior Matt Palmen returns for his third season as kicker for the Hawks. DEFENSE The Hawks defense should boast a solid front with the return of senior tackle Henry Reeves, a four year starter, and junior Stu Mains. The versatile Mains will roam between tackle and linebacker. Senior Patrick Sorey is back at end and he will be joined by senior James Jones who is healthy for the first time in three years. Jones is the younger brother of former Hawks standout Blake Jones. Just looks forward to seeing Sorey and a healthy Jones in action together. “Both of these guys are about 6-2, 200+

pounds and can run like deer,” Just said. Zach Erb and Daniel Foglemen will also see time on the defensive line along with newcomer Maitland Wright and senior Daniel Watson. Offenses found it difficult to escape junior defensive back Donte Haynesworth last season and physical senior Aaron Hall returns to the cornerback position after starting all but two games last season. Likewise, the Hawks will boast extraordinary athletic ability in the secondary with Mahmood at corner and Crocker at safety. Senior Rashard Thornton will take on the joker role, moving back and forth between linebacker and safety. “I’m really looking forward to seeing Rashard play,” Just said. Mike Holland and Lamont Stubbs could also see action in the secondary. Juniors Austin Hartness and David Crytser return at linebacker after starting nearly every game as sophomores. They will be joined by sophomore Brennan Gary and junior Clay Sorah.

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Left: Mike Holland (22). Center: Sam Rogers. Above: Henry Reeves (56).

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nothing has changed in Hayden’s philosophy to rebuild the Confederates into a Central Region power. “It’s fundamentals, hard work, doing the things you do and doing them well,” he said. Midway through preseason practice, Hayden was still in the process of placing all of his pieces. “It’s kind of been one of those things where we’ve had to evolve where we’re at and see where we’re at on the field,” he said. “We’re still trying to figure out where kids are going to fit, where kids are going to play and at what positions.” OFFENSE Though the C-feds lost a number of players on offense, one of the key returnees will be the envy of every team in the Central Region. Quarterback Israel Vaughn returns for his senior season as a powerful and speedy presence in the pocket.

Vaughn, the younger brother of former Richmond standout and current Carolina Panther running back Josh Vaughn has the potential to be a standout athlete on the Division I college level. Last spring, Vaughn improved his already deceptive speed on the Lee-Davis track team by running the 100 and the final leg in the Central Region champion 4x100 team. Over the summer Vaughn worked to improve his progression when he is throwing the ball so he could become more versatile at quarterback. “He wants to get better,” Hayden said. “He’s constantly asking us what he can do better and how he can improve. What can make his game better.” Vaughn’s running skills may prove vital as the Confederates work in a new offensive line. Junior Russell Munn will be the elder statesman on the line and joined by sophomores Ryan Cross and Andy Ordaz. Senior Alex Portillio will also be

looked on to provide a presence on the line. When it comes to running the ball Lee-Davis will not rely on a single back. “It’s kind of the four-headed horsemen right now,” Hayden said. Junior Chris Simpson is the top returning running back and he will split time with juniors DeShaun Rogers and Jordan Prentiss. Senior Tyrell Eaton will work at both running back and wide receiver. Utilizing the tight end, Hayden has high hopes for Austin Rice. The 6-4, 215 sophomore has shown a lot of potential. Senior Frankie Gerloff will make the switch to tight end this season after starting as outside linebacker last year. Wide receiver is the one position that Hayden has fewer concerns. Eaton, seniors Shane Reynolds and Jesse Smith are returning starters while junior Jeff Cline will also see time at receiver. DEFENSE The biggest challenge for this year’s Confederates will be developing newcomers that can stop opposing offenses. For assistance, Hayden brought in

Larry Lewis, a 20 year veteran coach from Northern Virginia to work with the defensive line. The entire line will be new to starting roles and Hayden will be looking for senior Chris Croston to become a leader on the field. Senior Geoff Duke will occupy one of the end positions and classmate Hunter Ashworth play nose tackle. One of the young developing players with tremendous potential is Donald Kidd. The 6-1, 205 sophomore has impressed Hayden early on. Senior Zach Yates will start at linebacker and Chris Simpson will also see time at the position as well. The secondary is a position of less concern for the Confederates as they return Eaton and senior Stephen Weirup at corner and safety. Joining them will be DeShaun Rogers and senior Kyle Sutherland at the corners while junior Aaron Bolden will play free safety. SPECIAL TEAMS When it comes to kicking the ball, senior Chris Minor has Hayden’s confidence. “He’s a kid who came out last

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new players join Hanover, and bringing their skills up to speed will be imperative for the Hawks. LEE-DAVIS: Six starters return for Lee-Davis, which finished with a 9-3 district record last season. Seniors Logan Bryan and Lindsey Neal will look to help Rebels coach Sharon Gaston post a successful inaugural season. HIGHLAND SPRINGS: Coach Patrice Franklin has been with the Springers for three years, though this is her first as head coach. Highland year and never played football before,” the coach said. “He’s taken ownership of that position and worked extremely hard at it and tried to improve.” For Hayden, the key to suc-

Springs lost two players to graduation, and four starters return. Franklin has a number of seniors on her squad, though experience is limited. VARINA: A new coach and a roster full of new faces is the story for the Blue Devils. Coach Christine Suders’ lineup is comprised largely of juniors and seniors, but only one starter from last year’s squad returns. HENRICO: Seniors Amber Wilson, Amber Ross and Auriana Banks return for coach Jen King. Height and hitting will be upsides for the Warriors, who finished 9-12 last season. cess this season is simple. “Just get better every day,” he said. “The only way you’re going to improve, hopefully get better every week is if you get better every day.”

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From left: Shane Reynolds, Coach Zac Hayden, Israel Vaughn.

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College Football: Florida International at Louisville. (N) (Live)

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First 48

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The 700 Club (N) Å Russian

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Entourage

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››‡ “The A-Team” (2010) Liam Neeson. ’

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NFL Live (N) Å

The Office

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››› “Batman Begins” (2005, Action) Christian Bale, Michael Caine. Å

(:15) ›‡ “Catwoman” (2004) Halle Berry. Å

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(:45) ››‡ “Just Wright” (2010) ’ ‘PG’ Å

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Hard House

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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Supernatural ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

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Austin City Limits Å

Objects and Memory ’

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PBS NewsHour (N) ’

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CSI: Crime Scene

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(2:00) ›››‡ “The Hurricane”

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September 7, 2011

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

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(CSN)

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30

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(6-CBS)

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(6-CBS)

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(WTBS)

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Man, Woman, Wild Utah

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2011 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30

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›› “August Rush” (2007, Drama) Freddie Highmore. Å

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(9:00) “JFK” (1991) Å

“Four Christmases” ’

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6:30

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(3:30) College Football: Alabama at Penn State. (N) (Live)

(6-CBS)

(12:00) 2011 U.S. Open Tennis: Men’s Semifinals.

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

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(WGN)

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College Football: Notre Dame at Michigan. (N) (Live)

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

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Extra (N) ’ Å

2011 U.S. Open Tennis: Women’s Final. (N) Å

48 Hours Mystery Å

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 33 b

Lutheran Family Services, and Bethlehem Christians (a nonprofit supporting Christians in the Holy Land through the sale of olive wood religious crafts) will be our special guests this year. This event also helps support local and global food programs and Messiah Lutheran’s social outreach in our community. Any nonperishable donations to the MCEF food bank which serves the Mechanicsville area will be welcome. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact Messiah MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

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Lutheran Church at 804-746- com-for additional informa7134 tion and to register for the events. Once on the website, alumni will simply need Friday, Oct. 21 The Lee-Davis High to secure a password, creSchool Class of 1991 will be ate a free individual profile celebrating its 20th reunion and then click on the LDHSthe weekend of Oct. 21-22, Class of 1991 link to RSVP 2011. Alumni are invited to and complete the registration attend the Lee-Davis High process. Registration for the School home football game weekend events will only be on Friday, Oct. 21, with a tail accepted via the website. gate gathering prior to the game. The Reunion Gala will Saturday, Oct. 22 be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, Crafters are wanted for 2011 from 7:00pm-11:00pm the 22nd Annual Short Pump at the Via Club of Pebble Ruritan Club Craft Show on Creek in Mechanicsville. Oct. 22 at Short Pump Middle Please visit the reunion web- School at 4701 Pouncey Tract site-www.leedavisreunions. Road. For an application and 5 PM

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more information, call 360- art school! All rental space fees will benefit the Clover Hill High 2371. School Athletic Association. For information and space availability, Saturday, Nov. 5 Clover Hill High School please contact Jenny Marwitz Annual Fall Arts and Crafts at chcraftfair@gmail.com or Fair from 9 – 3 p.m. at the 938-5139. new Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Green Lane, Saturday, Nov. 12 (Near intersection of Genito and The Holiday Craft Show at Coalfield Roads). We expect 110 AshCreek is accepting applications artists and crafters present from for the 2011 show. Handmade the Southern Virginia area. There crafts only. Contact Sandra will be an abundance of holiday Griffin, 550-2223 or sandragrifgifts, handmade toys, decorations, fin@comcast.net. baskets, wreaths, jewelry, baked goods and lots more! There will Monday, Dec. 5 also be a concession stand availThe American Cancer Society’s able with a variety of foods; all of Look Good...Feel Better workshop this in our brand new state of the will be held at 1 p.m. The session 8 PM

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is hosted by the Hanover Massey Cancer Center. The workshop is a free, two-hour, hands-on activity conducted by a volunteer cosmetologists. It includes a 12-step skin care and makeup program, as well as a demonstration on how to use wigs, turbans, and hats to help a woman cope with the appearance related side affects of cancer treatment and help restore her sense of inner and outer beauty. Patients must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment or have recently finished their treatment to participate. Please call Karen Mullin at 559-1841 by November 2t to register. Pre-registration is required.

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