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Oticon recognizes no limits attitude By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com When Kristin Grasberger learned she had won the Oticon Focus on People Award in November, she had a plan for the $1,000 gift designated for her personal use: She gave it away. The James Madison University freshman is humble when talking about her generosity. As an Oticon recipient, she received a total of $2,000 — $1,000 is sent to a nonprofit of choice, while the other $1,000 was given to her. Saying “I have everything I need,” Kristin chose to split the $1,000, with Peer Lauitsen, president of Oticon Inc., presented Kristin Grasberger with her award.

$500 going to Young Life Capernaum and $500 to sponsor a child in El Salvador. She said Young Life Capernaum is “a young life program for kids with disabilities.” The program “has been a big part of my life the past few years,” she said. She became interested in El Salvador after reading “profiles of children from all the world” on the Web site, www.compassion.com. “You can choose who to sponsor for however long you’d like.” Kristin selected a girl. Her $500 contribution “is slightly more than enough to sponsor her for see ATTITUDE, pg. 20 `

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Ax attack top story of 2009 By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

TOP 10 OF 2009

An ax attack, political changes, and budgetary woes top the list of news in Hanover County for 2009.

1 — Ax attack 2 — Elections 3 — Stimulus funds 4 — No layoffs 5 — Tomato Festival 6 — Snow, snow, snow 7 — New library 8 — Delegate retires 9 — L-DHS at 50 10 — GMA in Ashland

1 — Ax attack Sixteen-year-old Omar K. Abdelaal has been accused of assaulting another local teen with an ax following an altercation at a Mechanicsville business. The Oct. 23 incident left the 15-year-old victim with a laceration to the left side of his face. Deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office charged Abdelaal with aggravated malicious wounding. If convicted, he faces a sentence of 20 years to life. Commonwealth Attorney R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III was successful in having the case moved to Circuit Court, meaning Abdelaal will be tried as an adult. Chalkley said the attack, which occurred at Tractor Supply Co. in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, was

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The 31st Hanover Tomato Festival enjoyed a record attendance, with 42,000 people filling Pole Green Park in July.

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2 — Elections Republicans proved victorious in June and November, with Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling and Ken Cuccinelli preparing for next month’s transition. McDonnell defeated Creigh Deeds in the race for governor; Bolling returns as lieutenant governor after besting Jody Wagner; and Cuccinelli beat Steve Shannon for the attorney general’s seat. Bolling is a Mechanicsville resident.

The 55th District House of Delegates will be represented by a new face when the General Assembly convenes in a couple of weeks. John Cox won the Republican party’s nomination in the primary, fighting off Rusty McGuire and Jerry Burch. “A business guy and a novice politician,” Cox said “I felt like my conservative message resonated with the voters” after the primary victory. He joined with Republicans in the general election with an confident win over

Democrat Robert Barnette. Del. Chris Peace, R-97, ran unopposed in the general election.

3 — Stimulus funds With stimulus funds pouring into the coffers of the Hanover County Public Schools, fulltime regular and special education teachers were saved from the unemployment line. Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, superintendent, said the system was to receive $6.3 million from the $44 billion the U.S. Department of Education was distributing. “It appears that the amount of see 2009, pg. 20 `

Christmas Mother support continued through holiday Support for the 2009 Christmas Mother program continued through the holiday, with the following donors helping others in their community: Abner Baptist Church, Janet Anderson, Frank and Diane Atkinson, Lisa Atkinson, Awful Arthur’s, Brian and Kathleen Barber, F. Richard Barnette Building Contractor, Beulah

Estates Families, Faye Booker in honor of my brother and sister in-law, Boy Scout Troop #533, Robin Bruce, Ben Burrell, Sally and Michael Butch, Carter Properties, Central Hanover Episcopal Church Women, Chamberlayne Heights Methodist Church-Frances Allen Circle, Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church-Fellowship

Hall Sunday School Class, E.S. Chappell and Sons, ChemTreat Inc., Lillian Chenault, Ann Conner, Cool Spring Elementary School Teachers, Jann and Noeleen Dale, Dunlora Woman’s Club, Eagle Point Farm, Enon United Methodist Women, First see SUPPORT, pg. 20 `

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Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Road, two miles east of Rural Point Elementary School. Tickets are $5 for adults, including fish $7; and $2.50

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Wishes do come true. Thanks to the support provided to the Kersey Creek Elementary School Helping Hands program, 17 families received a Christmas filled with food, shoes, clothes and essential needs.

17 families get Christmas help from KCES program Woman’s Group, a donation from Mrs. Schneider’s Reindeer Food, and Life Touch Photography. We also received gift cards from With all 86 hands that were placed on our business partners, Giovanni’s, McDonald’s a tree at Kersey Creek Elementary School and CiCi’s Pizza.” being fulfilled, wishes were Last year, with the supgranted to 17 families in port given by its business Support came from need of assistance. parents, students, staff, partners, parents, staff and According to Cindy the SCA, Center Point students, as well as several Pack, resource teacher, techChurch, Cool Springs local churches and comnology coach, Red Cross Baptist Church, Slash munity service groups, and Helping Hands coordiChristian Church, the Kersey Creek Helping nator, the school posted the Disciples Woman’s Hands organization was families’ “wishes” on a tree Group, Mrs. Schneider’s able to provide 18 families for the community to help. Reindeer Food, Life with food, shoes, clothes The “Helping Hands Tree” Touch Photography, and essential needs. was placed in the school Giovanni’s, McDonald’s “Each family was moved foyer on Nov. 24. and CiCi’s Pizza. by our community’s gener“What a wonderful comosity,” Pack said of last year’s munity we have,” Pack said. “We received hands from parents, students, endeavor. She also extended a “thank you on the staff, the SCA (Student Council Association), Center Point Church, Cool Springs Baptist behalf of our families. I am proud to be part Church, Slash Christian Church, the Disciples of such a wonderful community.”

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Ellerson Mill Circle.

Suspect assaulted victims at location on Banshire Ct. Suspect vehicle damaged victim’s vehicle at location on New Ashcake Rd.

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Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Patrick Henry Rd.

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

Complainant reported suspicious situation on Atlee Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim on Chamberlayne Rd.

Suspect stole items from victim at location on Greenwood Church Rd.

Complainant reported suspicious situation on Old Church Rd.

Complainant reported suspicious activity at location on Crestfield Dr.

Suspect made threats by phone to location on McClellan Rd.

Unknown suspect stole item from victim’s vehicle at location on Craney Island Rd.

Unknown suspect damaged victim’s vehicle at location and fled scene on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect stole items from victims at location on Washington Hwy.

Suspect passed bad check at location on Washington Hwy.

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Suspect stole items from location on Sliding Hill Rd.

Suspect stole items at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect forged document on Courtland Farm Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into location and stole items on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspects assaulted each other and damaged each other’s property on Ashcake Rd.

Unknown suspect hit victim’s vehicle at location and fled the scene on Howards Mill Rd.

Suspect threatened victim over the phone at location on Sledds Lake Rd.

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Hanover Foils, a newly formed venture developed by former Reynolds Packaging employees, has located its new production facility in Ashland. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 21, company president Howard Hager announced that they will begin production of packaging products in the new 80,000-square-foot facility next year. A unique venture for the region, Hanover Foils was conceived and started by former Reynolds Packaging employees who will provide the services and products needed by the customers of their former company, which closed last year. “We saw a void that needed to be filled and some of the best and brightest people that needed jobs,” Hager said. “It was the perfect storm for a great business opportunity.” Hager said that when Reynolds Packaging closed, many customers were left with nowhere to go for the products that Reynolds had supplied for years. “We saw a way to use our extensive knowledge base of employees, who have anywhere from 15 to 40 or more years of experience, to provide quality products and service at the highest levels,” he said. “Our smaller operation also allows us to

focus on the needs of our customers and to pay attention to detail, which is something that is much more difficult to do in a larger organization.” Hanover Foils will produce many packaging products used in a wide range of familiar products, from wine skirting to insulation, and yogurt lidding to blister foils used to package medications A unique venture for the region, Hanover Foils was conceived and started by former Reynolds Packaging employees who will provide the services and products needed by the customers of their former company, which closed last year.

and gum. Employees are in the process of installing state-of-the-art equipment for production of packaging materials in the company’s home at 301 Hill Carter Parkway in Ashland. The initial product will be foil packaging, primarily for the Confection, Industrial, and Pharmaceutical markets. Future plans include the installation of “clean rooms” for the production of pharmaceutical use packaging. The company’s primary focus will be

on product engineering and manufacturing processes, ensuring the highest quality and the most efficient manufacturing process possible while providing superior service. “This is a top-quality environment for Hanover Foils to grow their business,” said Ed Via, vice chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the Ashland District’s representative on the board. “The Ashland area is perfectly situated along I-95 and we are a business-friendly county. The company’s name reflects the strong, rich history of Hanover County. We welcome this company and look forward to partnering with them to ensure their long-term success as one of our valued corporate citizens.” “The founding of this fine company in Ashland is a win-win event for the town, Hanover County, the Richmond Region and the Commonwealth of Virginia,” said Ashland Mayor Faye Prichard. “Hanover Foils was born from the quality and expertise that was developed in a former Richmond corporate giant, Reynolds, and the ability of the employees to continue to work together to develop quality packaging solutions is a tribute to the business and entrepreneurial climate in our region. This is a very exciting development.” For more information about Hanover Foils, visit http://hanoverfoils.com

Curriculum Career Fair to be held Jan. 6 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The annual Hanover County Public Schools Curriculum/ Career Fair is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at Hanover High School. The school is located at 10307 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. Parents and students from all Hanover middle and high schools are invited to attend

The Hanover Center for Trades the fair. Core courses, elective and and Technology (THCTT). The fair specialty courswill feature es will be repCareer professionals guidance and resented, givfrom the business career couning students community will selors from and parents the be on hand to talk Atlee, Hanover, opportunity to with students and Lee-Davis and learn about the their parents. Patrick Henry many programs high schools of study that who will be are available to all high school students in the available to answer questions county, including those taught at about registration and schedul-

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Regional jail ‘adopts’ families for holiday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com For the eighth straight year, the staff of the Pamunkey Regional Jail have continued the spirit of giving back to the community. This year the jail staff exceeded previous year’s contributions, which consisted of toys, monetary donations and holiday meals. “Despite the tough economic times, the jail officers and staff really came through this year,” Col. James C. Willett, CJM, CCM, the jail’s superintendent, said. “I think it is a testament to the nature of our staff that they would continue to give such tremendous support to this program that helps those less fortunate

than themselves.” In addition to the typical gift donations from staff, this year the jail staff operated several fundraisers, including yard sales and gift wrapping. The jail staff also are very appreciative of the generous contributions from the following local businesses which provided donations to the program: Wal-Mart, BJ’s, Sam’s Club, Target, Kroger and Costco. The Adopt-A-Family Program is just one part of a continuing effort by the Pamunkey Regional Jail to reach out to the citizens and communities that it serves and help affect a positive perception of the jail and its staff. The jail established the Adopt-A-Family Program in

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

A new decade is upon us again As we age, the words “time flies” seem to become more relevant. Case in point: The realization of 2010 arriving when the ball drops in New York City at midnight Jan. 1. While the celebrations are many, and sometimes extreme, there’s a unique joy in welcoming a new year. Last Wednesday night, thoughts turned to this time in 1999. The impending arrival of the new millennium stirred excitement and anticipation — as well as fear and foreboding. Y2K. That term evoked an apprehension somehow tied to what could be the end of time to the destruction of computer-operated services. Crash was not a word to use then. Serving as editor of a small seven-day-a-week newspaper at the time, plans were formulated in the event of any glitches. Fortunately, 2000 arrived in festive style — with no Y2K-related outages. If any services were interrupted anywhere, weather probably was to blame. Then there’s the memory of Prince’s song “1999,” which was released in 1982. And, yes, many of us remember it from the ’80s. So, another decade comes to an end. 2000 arrived in grand fashion (despite the so-called threat of Y2K). What will 2010 bring? Only time will tell, but we can hold to the hope that the economic woes that have plagued our country will be eliminated with a renewed sense of financial strength. Our nation and our county will face some difficult decisions in the new year, but, like Y2K, we can overcome.

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LETTERS | Reader Views

Deacon George E. Powell’s family extends thanks

Bakery employee’s kindness recognized

I would like to post a thank you to a wonderful lady that Clara Powell, Lynette and the Powell family would like works at Williams Bakery in Mechanicsville. I don’t know to express their heartfelt thanks to all churches, friends and family in our neighboring counties for their outpouring of see LETTERS, pg. 7 ` love and compassion that each of you have shown to honor the legacy of our dear husband and father who is now and will forever be loved beyond measure. Special thanks to the Virginia Cancer Institute, the The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of oncology nursing staff and transfusion nurses at the interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to Memorial Regional Medical Center, Hanover Healthcare edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be and Rehabilitation, Supervalu colleagues/staff and the published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers Massey Cancer Center in Hanover Park. and not The Mechanicsville Local. Again, we would like to say a heartfelt thanks and gratiSend letters to: tude to these fine people. The Mechanicsville Local, 6400 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Clara B. Powell Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Lynette Murray Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: mkinser@mechlocal.com Mechanicsville

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Hot Topics to tackle clean energy policy Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry St. in Ashland will present its next Hot Topics panel from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, in the Flippo Fellowship Hall. Four panelists, Joe Croce, senior vice president with the Virginia Manufacturers Association; Bill Murray, director of corporate public policy with Dominion Power; Joe Stanley, policy fellow on energy issues with the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy; and J.R. Tolbert, advocate with Environment Virginia, will discuss “Current Federal Clean Energy

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her name, but a few weeks ago I was traveling to work on Interstate 64 and just before I passed the Mechanicsville exit, I felt myself getting sick. I felt as if I was going to pass out. I took the Mechanicsville exit and stopped at the bakery. I am type II diabetic and I knew that my sugar had dropped too low. I was shaking and sweating, but I was able to make it inside to get something to bring it up. The lady that waited on me could tell that I was not feeling well and asked me if everything was OK. I explained to her what was happening and she offered to let me sit down and asked if she could call someone for me. I was able to purchase some orange juice and a donut and make it back to my car. I had the juice and the donut and sat there for over 30 minutes to get myself together. She came out to check on me and sent someone to my car that worked at the hospital to make sure I was OK. I am truly grateful for her help and assistance and would like to wish her and her family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May God bless you! Mary Coward Mechanicsville

Legislation.” The legislation being considered by the U.S. Congress would reduce greenhouse gas and other air pollutant emissions. After their presentations, the panelists will answer questions from the audience. Robert C. Blinn, pastor at Duncan Memorial, will act as moderator. Lunch will be available for a cash donation from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, call Betty Shamburger, Hot Topics team coordinator, at 883-5223.

The cross on the hill I recently entered the onramp to Interstate 295 North and to my dismay saw the cross that had been erected there destroyed a second time. I am trying to comprehend the reason for this act. Needless to say, I am disappointed. Like many in the community, I receive a blessing from this symbol of great love. Our country has been called a melting pot of many diverse groups of people.

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Because of the opportunities and freedoms our country enjoys, all people have been welcomed, and with them their religious freedom. Now, because we are afraid of offending someone, we don’t (or can’t) display the symbol of this country’s founding faith. This cross has become a symbol of courage and determination to someone. This quiet cross on a small hill has become significant to a lot of people. How many are willing to help the person who placed it there replace it again? Bonnie Lucord Mechanicsville

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Happy New Year 2010!! Atlee High School’s Indoor Track and Field athletes score big at the Peninsula Ice Breaker held at the Boo Williams Sportflex arena in Hampton, VA on December 5th. The boy’s team collected seven wins. Marques Atkinson claimed fi rst in high jump and fi rst in 500 meter dash. Michael Atkinson stole the 300 meter dash with a 36.45 clocking. The Atkinson brothers also assisted the team with the 4X400 meter relay win. Distance runners Andrew Catanase, 1600 meter and Wes Steenburgh, 3200 meter, won their events and Trevor Elie brought home the fi nal win in the 55 meter dash. Way to go, Raiders!! The Atlee librarians were recently chosen as the Grand Prize winners in ABC-CLIO’s AASL database contest. Andrea Clarke and Lara Samuels will receive a one-year school subscription for four databases of their choice. These databases are especially pertinent to Social Studies. As we look to 2010, I draw your attention to two SPECIAL events

Athletic Director News Inquires about schedules and events can be answered by going to www. highschoolsports.net. The WINTER SPORTS AWARDS will be held at AHS on Monday, 3/8. Snacks will be provided at 6:45 PM and the program will begin at 7 PM in the auditorium. Winter sports are in full swing at Atlee H.S. In case of winter weather, please refer to highschoolsports. net for cancellations and updates on all games. Home Contests: Boys Basketball will play: Henrico on 1/12; H. Springs on 1/13; Colonial Heights on 1/21; Varina on 1/22 and Hanover on 1/29; Girls Basketball will play: Clover Hill on 1/8; Armstrong on 1/15 and Hanover on 1/29; Swimming will be at Burkwood – Hanover on 1/16 at 1 PM and MWGS on 1/23 at 4 PM; Gymnastics – 1/13 at All Smiles Gym. Important Athletic Dates: Winter Sports Senior Night – Friday, 2/5 Between JV & V games; Spring Sports begin – Monday, 2/22; Winter Sports Digital Pictures Due – Monday, 2/22 (Turn into Mr. Kannewurf); Winter Sports Awards Night—Monday, 3/8 at 6:45 PM; PARKING PERMITS – May be purchased Monday-Friday from 8 AM – 8:30 AM only.

AHS will sponsor in cooperation with Revolution Prep. On Tuesday, January 12, 2010 Revolution Prep will conduct a PSAT score interpretation night in the auditorium from 7 PM– 8 PM. This FREE workshop will cover how to analyze a PSAT score report, in addition to giving some test taking tips and advising parents/students of what to do now that the PSAT is done. On February 13, 2010, Revolution Prep will offer a full-length mock SAT exam from 9 AM to 1 PM in the AHS auditorium. Students will have the opportunity to take a full length mock SAT exam in a proctored environment for only $10. The proceeds will help AHS to continue to meet the needs of our students. Any high school student in the county is encouraged and welcomed to participate. Each participant will receive a detailed score report online after the exam, including comments on their essay. To register call 877-REVPREP (738-7737) or visit www. revolutionprep.com. Vince D’Agostino, Principal

School Counseling News We would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year from the School Counseling Department! College applications are still being processed for upcoming deadlines. Seniors need to check their deadlines and have all paperwork in to their counselor at least two weeks prior to the deadline date. On 1/6 there will be a Curriculum Fair at Hanover H.S. from 6 PM-8 PM. This program will showcase all of the elective courses available to all Hanover County students. Please take advantage of this opportunity to help in course selections for next school year. JUNIORS: Don’t go into your first SAT unprepared. Know what to expect by enrolling in Revolution Test Prep. Visit www.revolutionprep.com to view all class schedules and to register. A GRASP (Greater Richmond Area Scholarship Program) adviser is available at Atlee on Tuesdays, 8:30 AM until 1 PM, to offer help with financial aid questions. Contact the Atlee School Counseling Department at 723-2117 to make an appointment for this free confidential resource.

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January Calendar Holiday..............................................1 School Reopens (A-Day) .................4 IB Awards Ceremony 10 AM ......7 AFJROTC Cadette Change of Command 2:30 PM .......................8 AHS Chorus Concert 7 PM ...........8 Admission: $5 Adults $3 Middle & High School Students Free for Elementary & under Rising 9th Grade Night 7 PM-8:30 PM ................................11 One Act Showcase 7:30 PM ........15 One Act Showcase 7:30 PM ........16 Admission: $3 Students, $4 Adults Holiday............................................18 Chorus Pyramid Concert 7 PM ................................................19 Exams A1/B1 & A3 .......................25 Exams B2 & B4 ..............................26 Exams A2 & A4..............................27 Exams B3 ........................................28 Early Closing (M.S./H.S.) 1:15 PM ..................................... 25-27 Early Closing (K-12) 1:15 PM ...........................................28 Student Holiday/Professional Dev. ..........................................................29

Websites: Atlee H.S.: www.hcps.us/ahs Sports Information: www.highschoolsports.net

Orchestra Boosters Orchestra had a wonderful winter concert in December; extra bravo to our soloists Hyeon Jin Lee, Catherine Moore, Pamela Moore, and Rachel Park. Excitement is building as we plan our spring trip to New York City, scheduled for March 25 – 28. The third trip payment of $150 is due by 1/8. The next booster meeting is 1/25 at 7 PM in Room 310. For more details contact Miss Sunderland at msunderland@hanover.k12.va.us.

Band Boosters The boosters will be having their next general membership meeting on 1/5 at 7:30 PM in the Band Room. We will discuss the hosting of District 1 Spring Festival and the volunteer opportunities to fill. Please come to this very important meeting! The next installment for our spring trip payment will be $188 and is due Friday, 1/8. Make checks payable to the Atlee Band Boosters. As always, check the web site for the latest information at atleeband.com.

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Colleen Coe Belisle, 82, of Glen Allen, passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. She was a longtime member of Biltmore Baptist Church and Daughters of America. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Carl C. Coe Sr. and Victor J. Belisle Jr. She is survived by her son, Carl C. Coe Jr., of Richmond and numerous nieces and nephews. The family received friends Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 and Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. Graveside services followed

at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Biltmore Baptist Church, 1300 New York Ave., Glen Allen Va. 23060.

Richard Irby Bell Jr., “Billy”, 80, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Marian Bell; and two sons, Richard “Dick” and Ricky. He is survived by his devoted, loving wife of 45 years, Ellen Pizzeck Bell; four children, Tad E. Bell Sr. (Cathe), Kimberly B. Evans (Renaldo), Tammy Ellington (Cliff ), and Pansy Lathrop (Mike); 10 grandchildren, Tad Jr., Stephanie, Joshua, Kristy, Danielle,

Travis, Russell, Amber, Skyler, and Ashley; three great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Abigail, and Dylan; brother, Wayne “Joe” Bell (Judy); devoted mother-in-law, Hazel Pizzeck; and many devoted friends and neighbors. Billy owned and operated R.I. Bell Jr. Floor Sanding in Mechanicsville for 40 years. The family received friends Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., and where funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 with graveside services to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Audrey Goodloe Acree, 75, of Quinton, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Chick” Acree; son, Gary Peay; and grandson, Matthew Naumann. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Naumann and her husband, Donald, and Beverly Walsh and husband, Cecil; grandchildren, Melisa Naumann, Jason Walsh (Ashley), Josh Walsh and Dana Walsh; and greatgranddaughter, Lorelei Walsh. The family received friends on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers,

, 78, of Mechanicsville, died Dec. 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Harris. Surviving are two daughters, Wanda H. Tiller and Dr. Wilma P. Robinson (Earlshall M. “Zeke”); three grandchildren, Tanikka C. Harris, Cameron B. and Dominique X. Robinson; great-grandson, Joseph D. Williams; three sisters, Thelma Pretlow, Ruth Anderson (Palmer) and Vernell Holmes; host of nieces, nephews and cousins, other relatives and friends. The family received friends at Scott’s Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, 7204 Bethlehem see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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sons, Frank N. (Martha), John A. and Victor L. Continued from pg. 10 b Matro; four grandchildren, Road. Rev. Angelo Chatmon Jennifer, Robert, Mary officiated. Graveside serand Victoria; four greatvices were held in Roselawn grandchildren, and one Memory Gardens. Online great-great grandchild. Mrs. guest book at www.scottsfu- Matro was a member of St. neralhome.com. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The family received friends John W. Jackson, 79, of on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 Glen Allen, passed away at Nelsen Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. - Reid Chapel, 412 S. WashWidower of Shirley Ann ington Hwy., Ashland. A Jackson, he is survived by Requiem Mass was held on two sons, John W. Jackson Monday, Dec. 28, 2009 at St. Jr. and Timothy W. JackJoseph’s Catholic Church, son and his wife, Laura, of 828 Buford Rd., Richmond, Glen Allen; sisters, Mabel Va. 23235. Graveside serJackson of Cedar Bluff, vices followed in Woodland Polly Jackson of Richlands, Cemetery in Ashland. MeJean Sparks of Birmingham, morial gifts may be made to Ala. and Sue Peregoy of Henrico Volunteer Rescue Mechanicsville; a brother, Squad. Jim Jackson of Montgomery, Ala.; two granddaughters, Gurjit Rathore, 33, of Kirstin L. and L. Kelly Glen Allen, passed away Jackson. John was preceded Dec. 24, 2009. She is in death by a brother, survived by her husband, Robert Jackson; and a sister, Avtar Rathore; son, Saran; Evelyn Maynard. John W. and daughters, Simran and Jackson was awarded the Sahej. She will be missed by Purple Heart and Bronze all. A funeral service was Star for his tour of service held Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009 during the Korean War at the West Chapel of Benand two tours in Vietnam, nett Funeral Home, 11020 and was also retired from W. Broad St. the US Postal Service. The family received friends Lutie Sheridan, “Nana”, Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at age 89, of Mechanicsville, the Parham Chapel, Woody went to sleep Dec. 18, 2009. Funeral Home. 1771 N. Par- Survived by two daughters, ham Rd. Funeral services Nancy N. Near of Burgess, with Military Honors were Va. and Mary N. Creekmore held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 of Mechanicsville; four in the Mausoleum Chapel grandchildren, Mary Beth of Westhampton Memorial and husband Russ Kenny Park, 10000 Patterson Ave. of King William, Kelly L. Condolences may be regis- Near of Burgess, Va., Trey tered at www.mem.com Creekmore and his wife

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Alison and Heather Garrett, all of Mechanicsville; also four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alease Phillips of Triplett, Va. and Rosa Mae Powell of Thomasville, N.C. A memorial service

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Deloris D. Spence, 72, of Glen Allen, the angels came and carried her home to be with God on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Hetzel; son-in-law, Mickey; one granddaughter, Lisa; two great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Kaden; two sisters, Mary Ann Kane, Betty Mallory; two brothers, Charles Clark and Robert Clark; a host of nieces, nephew, aunts and uncles. Family received friends Tuesday, Dec. 29,

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was held after Christmas on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 Continued from pg. 11 b in the Chapel of Bliley’sfor nature and people. He is Staples Mill, 8510 Staples survived by three children, Mill Road. In lieu of flowGene M. Stinnett Jr. of ers, contributions may Colonial Heights, Angela be made to Bon Secours E. Stinnett of Richmond Hospice, 5875 Bremo Road, and Amy S. Hardy and her Suite 710, Richmond, Va. husband, Andrew S., of 23226 Richmond; two grandsons, Andrew Chase Hardy and John B. Thompson Samuel Gene Hardy of Jr., “Jay”, 76, of Ashland, Richmond; and his faithpassed away on Wednesful and loving dachshund, day, Dec. 23, 2009. He is Mandy. He is also survived survived by his wife of by his brother, Harold 53 years, Elsa Gray Coles Stinnett of Ohio; and his Thompson; children, sister, Helen Dempsey of Sarah Thompson Gardner Vienna; along with many (Ricky), Ruth Thompson nieces and nephews. The Marks (Clay), and John B. family is most appreciative Thompson III; two sisters, of the love and support of Barbara Ann Hendricks his friends and the wonderand Linda Martin; also five ful care given him by the grandchildren, Theresa staff at Bon Secours Hosand Anthony Gardner, pice. A memorial service Cole Marks and Logan

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daughter, Wanda Leigh Wilson. Survivors are two stepsons, Rod Short of Hardy, Va. and Rick T. Short of Mount Dora, Fla., and foster daughter, Judy Gay of Brookville, Fla. Most of his 50 years as an undertaker were with Snellings & Hollomon-Brown Funeral Homes Inc. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was an active member of Glen Allen Baptist Church. Graveside service were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Portsmouth, Va. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Glen Allen Baptist Church Building Fund, 3028 Mountain Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Snellings Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel is handling the arrangements.

Minnie P. Wright, 93, of Richmond, died Dec. 23, 2009. She worked for American Tobacco Company 43 years as an inspector. She is survived by four nephews, one niece; her sister-in-law and best friend, Dorothy Parrish. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ginter Park Baptist Church.

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A swearing-in ceremony was held on Dec. 15 for the 2009 class of volunteers for Hanover County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates program for children (CASA). Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Larry Gilman administered the oath. Also participating was G. Ed Via III, vice chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

gram has been in Hanover County, nearly 150 citizens have volunteered for CASA and more than 400 children have been helped. This year CASA volunteers gave more than 1,200 hours of service and provided muchneeded advocacy for 26 children. The 2009 class consists of Jan Brubaker, Allison Burton, Mary Childs, Tracy Cook, TJ Eller, Joanna Hughes, Ingrid Kampinga, Iqbal (Ike) Khan,

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Hometown Realty has added another agent to its growing team of more than 250 agents. Alicia Arrington has joined the Mechanicsville office. In addition to her real estate experience, she has been in contract food services for more than 20 years. Arrington is a tennis fan and enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Kirby and Zeus.

“These are citizens who not only care about their community but are willing to do something about it,” Judge Gilman said. “It’s a big commitment and I thank you for making it.” He also said “I read their reports completely every time and I make sure all of their recommendations are addressed.” For more information on Hanover’s CASA, call Baker at 365-4296 or e-mail her at mdbaker@co.hanover.va.us.

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Demonstration garden yields bounty, helps local families a 13’ x 28’ vegetable plot can yield. By early November and the first killing frost, 350 pounds of cucumbers, green beans, Asian beans, tomaNestled between the Hanover County toes, peppers, onions, sweet potatoes and winter Government Complex and Hanover County’s squash had been harvested. All of this produce Cooperative Extension Office is a 28-foot by was donated to Hanover’s Department of Social 93-foot garden that thrived all summer and into Services to be distributed to families in need. the fall. “The Hanover County Department of Social The garden, managed by Hanover Master Services appreciated the Gardeners, offered homchance to partner with eowners a visual demonCounty Extension Agent the Extension Office in stration of practices that Rose Bradshaw and the distribution of the Cooperative Extension Hanover Master Gardeners planted produce grown in the recommends. the garden to showcase demonstration garden,” County Extension not only backyard sustainable Monica Chenault, coorAgent Rose Bradshaw gardening techniques, but also dinator for Outreach and and Hanover Master plants suited to Hanover’s climate Customer Service for the Gardeners planted the and easy-to-make compost bins. Hanover DSS, said. “In garden to showcase not The first crop was very successful. this time of need, every only backyard sustainable little bit helps struggling gardening techniques, families. Our customers, especially seniors, were but also plants suited to Hanover’s climate and thankful and pleased to have the opportunity to easy-to-make compost bins. The first crop was go home with fresh vegetables.” very successful. Some comments from recipients included, In addition to showing sustainable gardening, see GARDEN, pg. 16 ` the project demonstrated how much produce

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“I made the best salsa ever with those tomatoes and peppers” and “It was wonderful to have a mess of fresh snap beans for supper. Thank you so very much!” and “I love tomato sandwiches, now I’ll have something to put on my bread!” Sharyn Moore, Extension program assistant with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAPED), said, “The quality of flavor and nutrients is higher in locally grown and harvested fresh vegetables.” Located at the north end of the County Administration Complex, the large strip was subdivided into beds for native flowers, summer vegetables, herbs, winter vegetables and perennials/annuals.

Sustainable practices such as interplanting of vegetables and flowers, adding compost, trellising, using soaker hoses and using mulch and straw and protective netting made for the pesticide-free, waterwise garden. This demonstration garden was a team effort coordinated by the Extension Office. After the county granted use of the land, Parks and Recreation crews tilled, Public Works contributed compost and mulch and the South Anna 4-H Club provided composted manure. Master Gardeners and teens representing the Hanover Youth Perspective planted the gardens on June 7 using plants and seeds donated by Master Gardeners and purchased at the Atlee High School Horticulture Department spring plant sale. “In addition to the bountiful plant

former associate professor and academic program director of human resource management for the School of Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond, was the keynote speaker. “You are about to dedicate your life to service,” he told the recruits. “This must be your #1 reason for being – to protect those who need your protection.” Certificates were presented by Jethro Piland, division chief, training. Judson Flournoy, division chief, public safety, administered the Firefighter’s Oath. Hanover’s Fire-EMS Academy is one of Virginia’s first and also one of the largest volunteer training academies in the nation. More than 400 firefighters have graduated from Hanover’s Academy. Hanover Fire-EMS is a combination system of volunteer and career personnel. Dedicated volunteers are needed and welcomed. For information on how to join and serve, call Cris Leonard, volunteer membership coordinator, at 365-6195.

world, the demo garden hosted animal visitors that included bumblebees, grasshoppers, black snakes, butterflies, praying mantises and probably a ground hog,” Patti Bland, Master Gardener coordinator, said. “It was a wonderful microcosm.” Hanover Land Care Stewards constructed a three-bin composting setup that is an important part of sustainable gardening. Homeowners can easily compost their kitchen and yard waste into what can be a valuable soil amendment in the garden. Photos can be viewed at http://offices.ext.vt.edu/hanover/programs/anr/ Demonstration_Garden.html For more information about sustainable backyard gardening and composting, citizens may visit http://www.ext.vt.edu/ or call their local Extension Office.

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Elementary School. They will daily classroom instruction and receive their pins at Virginia student assessment. A National Board Certificate Commonwealth University in attests that a teacher has met the January. Teachers who seek national highest standards established for the proboard certification must “The School Board fession. T h e complete and I thank them for N a t i o n a l demanding choosing to share Board for assessments their knowledge, Professional of their knowledge skill and dedication T e a c h i n g and skills. with our students in S t a n d a r d s (NBPTS) Through this Hanover County.” is an indesystematic DR. STEWART D. pendent, analysis of ROBERSON n o np r o f i t , their teachSuperintendent of Schools nonpartisan ing practice, and nonteachers governmendeepen their knowledge of subject matter tal organization whose mission and become more skilled in is to establish high and rigor-

ous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Offered on a voluntary basis, NBPTS certification complements, but does not replace, state licensing. It is a professional certification increasingly used by states and local communities as a way to identify and reward exemplary teachers. To date, 71 Hanover teachers have earned this certification. “Our sincere congratulations go to these outstanding educators,” Roberson said. “The School Board and I thank them for choosing to share their knowledge, skill and dedication with our students in Hanover County.”

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These precious gifts were presented to Logan by his parents, Kimberly Diane and John William Moncrief. Maternal grandparents are Mary Ann and Thomas E. Atkinson Jr. of Mechanicsville. Paternal grandparents are Charlotte and John Moncrief of Nashville, TN. Great grandparents are Carrol and Gloretta Holloway of Jonesboro, Ark.

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Richard and Jaime (Weaver) Stoops are excited to announce the birth of their son, Aidan Oliver Stoops. Aidan was born Aug. 24, 2009 at 3:18 a.m. at Memorial Regional Medical Center. He weighed 8 lbs. 3 oz. and measured 20 inches long.

Proud grandparents are John and Jenny Weaver and Theresa Stoops, all of Mechanicsville, and Robert and Sylvia Amiss of King William. The family would like to thank Dr. Galgano and the wonderful nurses at Memorial Regional for helping bring Aidan into the world.

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the county’s resources were allocated on education, 46.8 percent; public Continued from pg. 1 b safety, 22.3 percent; and human serrevenue can offer enough flexibility vices, 8.0 percent. Those three services for the school district to avoid the pro- account for 77.1 percent of the total posed reduction in force for full-time General Fund budget. regular and special education teach5 — Tomato Festival ers,” he said, “while permitting us the The number 42,000 was magical opportunity to phase in over two years for the 31st Annual Hanover Tomato the proposed increase in class size by Festival, with a record attendance being relying primarily on an attrition strat- posted. Greg Sager, director of the egy. . . . Through attrition, the original Hanover County Parks & Recreation plan to eliminate 117 positions can be Department, said that was the estirealized over a two-year period rather mated attendance, “which makes it by than one year because of the availabil- far the highest attended festival we’ve ity of the new revenue.” ever had.” Mother Nature welcomed

tor” in the county’s history. He said he knew he had made a difference not only in Hanover County but the Commonwealth of Virginia as well. As for his role in politics, Hargrove said he believes “in the ‘representative republic’ and I thought that I had the ability to be an effective voice for the people of Hanover County.”

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When Hanover County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. announced the bad news of a decrease of $12 million from the General Fund budget, he offered good news in that no county employees would be laid off. However, the county workforce was to be reduced by 28 positions for the 2010 fiscal year. Those positions are vacant, with 21 of them either being frozen or eliminated. The total General Fund budget was $204.7 million, a 5.5 percent decrease from $216.7 million. Harris said the “decrease reflects operating reductions and capital deferments across all departments.” Most of

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a year.” She was nominated for the Oticon People Award by her audiologist, Dr. Heather Wilson, who practices in Mechanicsville. Kristin said the nomination was based on the fact that she has not allowed a hearing loss to limit her. Her hearing has been diagnosed as a moderate level, meaning she “can’t hear spoken voices across the room in a normal speaking voice.” Moderate level, she added, “is like

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10 — GMA in Ashland Virginia State Police and deputies with need to provide a space for the comGood Morning America came to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office munity that was large enough to serve busy responding to calls of crashes. the community. A larger meeting room Ashland after receiving a “why my town can accommodate 90 people and more is special” letter from resident Annette 6 — Snow, snow, snow 7 — New library Paul. The ABC morning program sent March and December saw snowfall Mechanicsville welcomed a new computers are available to the public. Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion leave a significant impact on Hanover library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing 8 — Delegate retires to “The Center of the Universe” to County. With accumulation of about Place. Part of the Pamunkey Regional After having served the 55th District learn why “to porch” is a verb in the seven inches in March and any- Library system, the new facility became since 1982, Del. Frank D. Hargrove Sr. town. Annette and her husband Lee where from six to eight in December, a reality following the 2005 vote in decided not to seek re-election. When joined with county and town officials, Mechanicsville residents dug out as support of a $5 million bond referen- he announced his plans, he said he had Randolph-Macon College administradipping nighttime temperatures kept dum. The library space increased from “represented Hanover’s citizens in 28 tors, faculty and students, and residents the snowy remnants around a few days. 5,000 square feet to 16,500. The new General Assembly sessions, which is in welcoming the opportunity to brag Both snowfalls kept troopers with the for a new library was sparked by the the longest tenure of any state legisla- about their town on national television.

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attendees by providing blue skies, a light breeze and temperatures in the 80s. Traffic, however, was an issue, with vehicles — bumper to bumper — inching into the festival site at Pole Green Park. Deputies and volunteers worked tirelessly to maintain a steady flow.

9 — L-DHS at 50 Lee-Davis High School’s first class celebrated 50 years, thanks to a yearlong observance spearheaded by principal Michael E. Bishop. About half of the remaining 73 members of the Class of 1959 returned in the spring to share memories of the union of WashingtonHenry and Battlefield high schools. “We have remained true to the standard and pride” [established 50 years ago], Bishop said.

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the second level, it’s not terrible.” Parents Tom and Dot Grasberger of Mechanicsville discovered their daughter’s hearing loss “definitely before I was 2,” Kristin said. The Oticon award was established in 1997 to honor “outstanding people with hearing loss who prove that hearing loss does not limit a person’s ability to live a full, productive and even inspiring life.” according to the Web site, www.audiology.advanceweb.com. The 2009 recipients joined in celebrating “12 years of honoring people who defy the stigma of hearing loss.” Since the award’s inception,

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192 people have been honored. Kristin was honored in the student category. The Web article said she “has worked to change perceptions, not only of hearing loss but also of the many developmental and physical challenges faced by the children and teens she mentors.” When her mother called to tell her about the honor, Kristin she was told, “ ‘Kristin, I have big news for you’ and I was so scared, because I thought it would be something bad. But, no, I had won that award and I didn’t even know I had been nominated.”

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Her charitable acts also include supporting Schools for Schools Invisible Children in Uganda. A friend at Atlee High School, Brendan Molin, told her about the program “a couple of years ago and when it came time for me to pick a charity, I decided to pick that one. I just gave a donation. I’m helping provide education for children in Uganda, who otherwise wouldn’t have it.” Majoring in music education, Kristin’s studies include an emphasis on the cello. The instrument is such a part of her life — and has been for eight years. “Sometimes I

Real Estate LLC, The Villas at Rose Hill, Dan Wade, E.G. Wade Jr. and George Williams. The Christmas Mother program is a project of Hanover County Ruritan Clubs. The Doswell Ruritan Club spearheads the annual holiday program. Virginia “Gigi” Foster is the 2009 Christmas Mother.

just get really lost in the music and forget I’m playing for other people.” One of her favorite compositions is Rachmaninoff ’s “Vocalise.” “I want to do music therapy — it’s basically using music to enhance the quality of life for so many different kinds of ailments, pain reliever, stress reliever, it can slow the effect of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, help with disability and communication skills.” Kristin also gives her time to the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville and St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Richmond.

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touch. In a very unique way, HTGC was able to generate Hanover Towne Garden smiles on their neighbors’ Club donates holiday floral faces during this holiday arrangements season. Many believe that the This marks HTGC’s true joy of the holiday seafourth year making fresh son — or any time of year floral arrangements to share — is giving, not receiving. with MOW recipients durMembers of the Hanover ing the holiday season. Towne Garden Club The mis(HTGC) are sion of the true believers. Meals on On Sun- The arrangements Wheels pro were delivered day, Dec. 13, gram is to on Monday, Dec. they held a deliver nutri14, as a surprise workshop to create fresh for Hanover County tional meals to homeMeals on Wheels holiday floral bound neighrecipients. arrangements bors in need, for the Meals including the on Wheels (MOW) organization in elderly, people with disabilities, and the disadvantaged, Hanover County. The arrangements were all who cannot shop or predelivered the following day pare food for themselves. To learn more about the as a surprise for Hanover Meals on Wheels program County MOW recipients. Club members donated in the Central Virginia area, containers, various greens, visit www.mowdelivers.com. HTGC was delighted pinecones, berries, ribbons, and ornamental picks for to have the opportunity to brighten the holiday season the arrangements. Fresh flowers were pur- for others in their commuchased to add a final special nity.

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response to the market demographic showing seniors 70 and older desiring a retirement lifestyle with a focus on location and security for the future. The services and residences provided by a Continuing Care Retirement Community are important to this group and Covenant Woods’ expansion will cater to the market’s discerning tastes. “Covenant Woods is in a position to commit to this major expansion at a time when many other communities are not,” says Tim Johnson, president and CEO of Covenant Woods. “Despite current economic uncertainty, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to

continually provide high-quality care and services for those who live here. This has translated to more and more seniors showing interest in and becoming a part of the community at Covenant Woods.” Covenant Woods completed its first expansion in 2006, which included the addition of 50 Independent Living apartments to the campus and upgrades to various services. With the senior living market seeing double-digit growth over a short period of time, the need for additional residences, as well as more extensive offerings and programming, was clear to Covenant Woods’ leadership. With the approval of this second expansion, known as The Lodge, the Board of Directors will look to create a development team that will best align

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the natural setting that our residents have come to love,” Johnson said. The Lodge expansion project is expected to start in 2010 and take several years to complete. For more information, call 569-8000 or visit www.covenantwoods.com.

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Wednesday, Dec. 30 Atlee Chiropractic Center is working with Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Fund as a drop off point to collect non-perishable food and toiletries such as toilet paper, deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo and soap. They will also be collecting children’s coats, both new and gently used. For each item donated, a ticket will be entered to win one of the following. 1st place: one hour massage, 2nd place: water pillow and 3rd place: $25 gift certificate for nutrition supplements. Atlee Chiropractic Center is located at 9173 Atlee Rd.; Mechanicsville, in the Atlee Square Shopping Center. Contact 730-7010 if you have any questions.

Thursday, Dec. 31 VFW Post 9808 New Year’s Eve dance is open to the public and featuring a wide variety of dance tunes by Memorable Sounds D.J. from 8-1 a.m. This DJ can entertain any crowd with music for those 80 years to 18 years old. Heavy Hors D’oeuvres and Set-Ups provided. Entry fee is $30 per couple or $15 for singles. Come out to your VFW Battlefield Post 9808 with your dancing shoes to ring in the New Year!

May 1, the free exhibit examines how foster care has evolved over the years and how CHS has remained steadfast in its mission of finding permanent, adoptive homes for all children in the foster care system. You’ll see photos of children and families, as well as letters, documents and other artifacts, that will give you a personal look at foster care and those it impacts. The Library of Virginia is located at 800 E. Broad St. in downtown Lee-Davis High School Class Richmond. For details, visit of 1979, 30-Year reunion will be www.chsva.org/news or www. held from 7-11 p.m. at Capital lva.virginia.gov/ Ale House located at 4024- A Cox Rd., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Tuesday, Jan. 5 Enjoy a casual evening catching Parkinson’s Disease up with classmates. Enjoy heavy Circle Center Support Group hors d’oeuvres and limited open – 7 p.m. at 4900 W. Marshall bar. $20/person in advance by Street. Led by Ann Spinks, 12/26/09. $25/person at the door MSW, for Parkinsonians and Contact Becky Hobbs Shermer at caregivers. Contact Ann at LDClassof79@yahoo.com or 874- 355-5717 for more details. 9406 to receive Evite and more information. The Arthritis Foundation is offering a daytime Tai Chi class Salt Fish Breakfast at Frog at the Church of the Redeemer Level Volunteer Fire Department in Mechanicsville this winter. from 6:30-8:30 a.m. Cost is $8 for The Arthritis Foundation adults and $5 for children. Tai Chi Program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, Sunday, Jan. 3 The worship and music flexibility, balance, and wellministries of New Highland being. This fun and interacBaptist Church present “The tive class is suitable for every Wonder of Christmas” dur- fitness level. The class meets ing the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Tuesday afternoons from worship services. The event is 1-2 p.m. from Jan. 5 - Feb. 22. located at 9200 New Ashcake Cost is $48. Pre-registration is Road. For more information required. Class size is limited please call 550-9601 or visit to 20 participants. Contact Jo Ann Widner RN at 559-7644 www.newhighlandbaptist.org for more information or to pre-register. Monday, Jan. 4

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Thursday, Jan. 7

Sunday, Jan. 10

Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish Breakfast at Enon United Methodist Church, 6156 Studley Rd. (two miles east of Rural Point Elementary School), from 8-9:30 a.m. Adults are $5 (including fish $7), under 12, 42.50. Family limit is $14. Profits go to the Heart Havens Fund (residential housing for the mentally handicapped). For info or reservations, call 7464719 or 730-4956.

Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. Children’s Home Society of Virginia is offering an orientation for people interested in finding out more about adopting older children (ages 8 and older) from the foster care system. Participants will discover the myths surrounding the adoption of older children and can view photos of waiting children. There will be time for questions. The orientation is free and will begin at 5 p.m. at the agency’s Richmond office, 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. For details, call 353-0191 or visit www.chsva.org.

Hanover Branch Library Friends of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be hosting their annual day at the historic 18th century Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. Ellen Crosby will be speaking at the event, which also includes a wine tasting and book signing. With a background in international relations, travel, and freelance journalism, Ms. Crosby has written four books in a wine country mystery series set in north central, Va. Her extensive research about wine-making and area history gives her intriguing mysteries authenticity and a comforting connection to the past. (Books will be available for purchase through Fountain Bookstore during the event). This event is free but an RSVP is required in order to attend; 365-6210. Snow date is Jan. 24. The event is being held from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

The Library of Virginia will explore the history of adoption and celebrate the 110th anniversary of Children’s Home Society of Virginia with its latest exhibit, “Children’s Home Society of Virginia: Every Child Deserves a Home.” Opening Jan. 4 and continuing through

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Wednesday, Jan. 6 Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is for ages 3-5 years old. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is being held for ages 6-24 months with adult. The event begins at 10 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Friday, Jan. 8 Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Wednesday, Jan. 13 Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is for ages 3-5 years old. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

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Friday, Jan. 15 Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Sunday, Jan. 17 Parkinson’s Disease Richmond Metro Chapter - Meeting for Parkinsonians and caregivers held at HealthSouth, 5700 Fitzhugh Ave. at 2 p.m. Contact Kathy H. Morton at (804) 730-1336 for more information.

Monday, Jan. 18 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at Hanover High School starting at 10 a.m. A concert of celebration and praise featuring the Hanover Adult Mass Choir and a performance by the men of Distinction of First Union Baptist Church of Mechanicsville. There will be a 11 a.m. worship celebration with special guest speaker Dr. Jerome Ross.

Wednesday, Jan. 20 Preschool Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. The event is for ages 3-5 years old. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Family Storytime at the Atlee Thursday, Jan. 21 Branch Library. All ages are Family Storytime at the invited. The event begins at Saturday, Jan. 9 Atlee Branch Library. All ages Wi n d e m e r e A r t 10:45 a.m. For more informaare invited. The event begins at Gallery, located at 6162 tion call 559-0654 or visit the 10:45 a.m. For more informaMechanicsville Turnpike is library at 9161 Atlee Road. tion call 559-0654 or visit the featuring the Botanical Art library at 9161 Atlee Road. Mother Goose Storytime Group of the Richmond Metropolitan Region and at the Atlee Branch Library. Mother Goose Storytime their work “Botanical The event is being held for at the Atlee Branch Library. Works”. The event is open ages 6-24 months with adult. The event is being held for from 2-5 p.m. The event will The event begins at 10 a.m. ages 6-24 months with adult. run through January. For For more information call The event begins at 10 a.m. more information please call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. 730-0384. see CALENDAR, pg. 27 `

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Suspect assaulted victim at location on Fayemont Dr.

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

Suspect assaulted victim at location on New London Dr.

Suspect brandished a firearm on Signal Hill Rd.

Suspects stole items from location on Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Elliott Dr.

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Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at location on Little Florida Rd.

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Suspect broke into location and stole items on Gun Barrel Rd.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Shiloh Place.

Suspects stole items at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged victim’s vehicle and fled the scene on Bell Creek Rd.

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graduated with a double major in International Studies and Korean Language. He completed his degree requirements early, after three years and one quarter. Lowery was a 2006 graduate of Hanover High School in Mechanicsville. He attended Ohio State on an International Scholars Program scholarship. In association with Ohio State’s Korean and Hotel Management departments, he completed an internship at Shineville Resort, Jeju Island, South Korea. He also completed an internship with American Family Insurance of Columbus, Ohip. Lowery came in second place in the Korean Literature Translation Institute essay contest. He is the grandson of the late Wyatt C. O’Brien and Nell Jefferies O’Brien of Chase City, Va.; of Mackie R. Fuller and the late Mabel Fuller of Clarksville, Va.; and the late Richard W. Lowery.

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Hatcher Cole Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) members Norman Sulser and OB Yancey recently presented a Christmas Check to Shirley Southern. The FOP has presented Christmas Checks to help the Mechanicsville residents for 25 years.

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Boston Legal ’ Å

Mummers Parade String band performances. ’

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››› “Two Mules for Sister Sara”

(AMC) (11:30) ›››› “Unforgiven” (1992) Clint Eastwood. Å

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301

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NHL Hockey: Capitals at Kings

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UFC 108: Preliminaries

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Hellboy 2

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“Held Hostage” (2009) Julie Benz.

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››› “Hellboy II: The Golden Army” (2008) Å

The Soloist

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CSI: Miami

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8:30

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9:30

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10:30

JANUARY 3, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

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SportsCenter Special (Live) Å

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Cold Case Hoodrats ’

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7 PM

My Life 365

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(6-CBS) NFL Football: Regional Coverage. (Live) Å

(35-FOX) NFL Football: Regional Coverage. ’ (Live) Å

(12-NBC) Stars on Ice (N) ’ Å

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House House Divided ’

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›› “Rush Hour 2” (2001, Action) Jackie Chan.

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The Mechanicsville Local

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Malcolm

Lopez

Secret-Teen

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

›› “The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” (2003)

››‡ “The Soloist” (2009) Jamie Foxx. Å

Band of Brothers ’ Å

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

››› “Marley & Me” (2008) Owen Wilson. ‘PG’

December 30, 2009

Secret-Teen

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›››‡ “Casino” (1995) Robert De Niro. ’ ‘R’ Å

5 years old. The event is being held at 10:30 a.m. For Continued from pg. 22 b more information call 559For more information call 0654 or visit the library at 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road. 9161 Atlee Road.

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Thursday, Jan. 28

Friday, Jan. 22 Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Family Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 5590654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

The event begins at 10 a.m. For more information call 559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

Friday, Jan. 29 Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library. All ages are invited. The event begins at 10:45 a.m. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Saturday, Jan. 30

Wednesday, Jan. 27

A Special Needs Job and Mother Goose Storytime Preschool Storytime at at the Atlee Branch Library. Resource Fair for special the Atlee Branch Library. The event is being held for needs students and young The event is for ages 3- ages 6-24 months with adult. adults (ages 16-22) will take MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST

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5 PM

5:30

6 PM

6:30

7:30

8 PM

8:30

Saturday, Feb. 27 Would you like to win college scholarships and prizes, have fun and meet new people if yes then sign up to participate

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

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7 PM

Child Watch service during the event. The Special Needs Job and Resource Fair is free and open to special needs students, young adults (ages 16-22) and their families. Businesses and organizations interested in participating should contact Matt Sheerin at 7471003, ext. 1012 or msheerin@NorthstarAcademy.net for more information.

place from 10-2 p.m. in the Tyler Haynes Commons and Alice Haynes Room at the University of Richmond. Special needs-friendly corporations will provide attendees with an opportunity to experience a business atmosphere and learn about existing or potential employment. In addition, nonprofit organizations and businesses providing programs and services for special needs populations will offer families product information, summer programs and resources. University of Richmond students will provide a free

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in the Miss Mechanicsville, Junior Miss Mechanicsville and Little Miss Mechanicsville pageants! The Pamunkey Junior Women’s Club is now accepting registrations for the 32nd annual pageant to be held at Atlee High School on Feb. 27, 2010.The pageant awards over $10,000 college scholarships, savings bonds and prizes with the proceeds to benefit a Hanover Charitable organization. For more information or a registration form please contact Lori at 909-2457 JANUARY 4, 2010 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsCenter Å

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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By JP Beauchamp sports@mechlocal.com For the second time in little over a week, the Patrick Henry girls’ basketball team met up with Colonial District rival Mills Godwin when the two teams faced off in the consolation game of the Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament last Wednesday at the Siegel Center. Though the game did not count in either team’s district record, the Patriots came into the contest looking to even the score against the Eagles who had handed them their first loss of the season. In the battle for the TDIT’s third place trophy, the Patriots got off to a slow start but managed to dig themselves out of an early 7-point deficit and turn it into a 4-point lead by the half, 24-28. But as in their previous game against Godwin, the winds of change turned and once-again Patrick Henry found themselves chasing the Eagles in the third and fourth periods before falling 60-52. Regardless of the loss, Patriots’ head coach Leslie Nuckols felt the experience was good for the girls. “The tournament was a great opportunity for us,” she said. “Instead of just having practices for the

Photos by Charlie Leffler

Left: Patrick Henry’s Katie Anderson, right, and Mills Godwin’s Catie Geoghegan get in a wrestling match to see who could come away with a rebound. Above right: After stealing the ball, Patrick Henry’s Taylor Huber (10) drives between Godwin’s Connie Henshaw (12) and Tricia Watkins (23) to score.

two weeks of winter break, we actually got to play three really competitive games. The girls enjoyed the feel of the tournament. Everyone was nice; they got T-shirts, pens and water bottles. They were just really impressed with the way they were treated. It was really a great honor to be the only Hanover school to be here.” The Patriots reached the consolation game by defeating St. Catherines’ 42-39 in the TDIT opener then falling to Midlothian 56-50 in the second round.

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In the rematch with Godwin, Nuckol’s strategy was two-fold. “We knew we needed to play really intense defense, and we needed to score more effectively,” she said, pointing out something the team did not do well the previous night. “Last night (against Midlothian) we had some issues putting the ball in the basket; and that ailed us again the first quarter today,” Nuckols said. “We missed a lot of shots in the paint.” The majority of the Patriots’ first quarter shots came from

Taylor Huber, who threw up nothing but bricks until the second quarter, yet ended the evening with 32 points—one shy of the TDIT single-game record set by Meadowbrook’s Crystal Lawrence in 2005. “I thought we played well,” Huber said, contributing the loss to defensive lapses. “We didn’t pick up as well as we should have on our people. We got a little lost sometimes. We should play a little bit tougher defense next time.” Coming out of the locker room with a four point lead,

Patrick Henry appeared to be in good shape to square things up with Godwin but a hot shooting hand from the Eagles’ Sallie Foster proved their undoing. “Third quarter we came out and the Foster girl hit an incredible number of 3-pointers,” Nuckols said. “That was difficult to come back from.” Foster, a 5-5 senior, caught the Patriots off guard firing in eight 3-pointers and a career high 27 points by game’s end. As Foster had only put up three points the previous game, the Patriots had not viewed Foster

as a viable threat. “The first time I think she only scored two points against us,” said Nuckols. “She was part of our focus, but she wasn’t our main focus. Now, the next time she’ll be more of a focus.” Huber agreed. “When we played her last time, she wasn’t doing that. This time was a little bit more of surprise. We’ll need to put a little more pressure on her next time.” Another factor that cannot be overlooked was the absence see PATRIOTS, pg. 29 `

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of the Patriots’ tallest player, six-foot senior center Gracie Schmitt who suffered a seasonending injury when she tore her ACL in the previous meeting with Godwin. “We definitely missed Gracie’s presence on the court,” Nuckols said. “Before she was injured, she was averaging double-digit rebounds; so that’s a lot to make up for. Our height has decreased significantly without her playing, but I think the girls understand what they have to do to make up for that loss, and I think they’re doing a good job.” Despite Schmitt’s absence, the smaller Patrick Henry squad came up with a number of rebounds through scrappy play. “Trinity Kenney and Katie Anderson are really picking up where Gracie has left off,” Nuckols said. “They understand that they’ve got to be in there boxing out and getting those rebounds. We want to push the ball down the floor too; and it all starts with the rebound. So,

I think that we’re doing a pretty good job.” For Anderson and Huber the press and their breaks worked well. Were it not the steals and turnovers generated by the Patriots defense, the disparity in scoring would have been much greater. Certainly the press was a factor when the Patriots chose to run it but due to playing their third game in three days, it was not a complete game option. “It’s a stamina thing,” Nuckols said. “Godwin’s such a great team that once you do the press a couple of possessions, they’re going to eventually break it. So, it’s something that we only throw out a few possessions.” Having already played and lost to the Eagles twice, the Patriots will travel to Godwin on January 22 then possibly meet them once more in the Colonial District Tournament. “Maybe this will help us out,” Nuckols said. “The girls should be confident now. They know that they can play with them, and that we can beat them. It’s just a matter of us having four good quarters. They’ve got to

Photos by Charlie Leffler

Above left: Patrick Henry’s Alesha Winston, center, out-hustles Godwin’s Connie Henshaw (12) and Tricia Watkins (23) to get to an offensive rebound. Above: The Patriots’ Kelsey Harris (34) grabs an offensive rebound then goes back up for a shot against Catie Geoghegan (5) and Tricia Watkins.

stay intense, and stay confident for four quarters. But, they’re going to get there. The next time we play them, it will actually affect our district record. A lot more will be on the line. It will be at Godwin. So, they just need to get ready. But we’ve got a lot of games before that one, so we’ve just got to be focused on what’s ahead.” PATRICK HENRY (4-3) Huber 32, Anderson 9, T. Pinder 2, J. Pinder 0, Kenney 3, Winston 4, Brim 0, Harris 0, Kody 0. Totals 18 8-16 50. MILLS GODWIN (5-2) Shelton 0, Geoghegan 7, Ford 3, Cole 4, Henshaw 0, Molchan 0, Gerndt 0, Foster 27, Withrow 0, Watkins 8, Sisson 13, Stoneburner 0. Totals 20 13-19 62. Patrick Henry........ 9 19 11 11 — 50 Mills Godwin ..... 14 10 20 18 — 62 3-point goals: PH — Huber 5, Anderson. MG—Foster 8, Sisson.

MIDLOTHIAN (4-2) Patrick Henry.......... 7 15 9 11 — 42 3-point goals: PH — Huber 2. St. C Gallihugh 3, Thompson 10, Pascal 3, St. Catherine’s ........ 6 15 8 10 — 39 — A. Doswell, Jenkins. Edmunds 2, Dickerson 2, Klement 4, Mathews 22, Warren 10. Totals 19 17-29 56. PATRICK HENRY (4-2) 2008 World Series Participants Huber 16, Anderson 17, Kenney 3, Winston 8, Brim 6, Harris 0, Kody 0. Totals 18 10-13 50. Midlothian.......... 12 13 12 19 — 56 Patrick Henry....... 15 15 8 12 —50 3-point goals: M — Gallihugh. PH On-line registration for baseball, — Huber 2, Winston 2.

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PATRICK HENRY (4-1) Taylor Huber 19, Katie Anderson 8, Tyler Pinder 0, Jasmine Pinder 0, Trinity Kenney 8, Alesha Winston 7, Caasi Brim 0, Kelsey Harris 0, Kelsey Kody 0. Totals 14 12-22 42. ST. CATHERINE’S (1-4) Alexa Anderson 0, Candice Brown 7, Catharine Cain 0, Alexis Crittenden 3, Ali Doswell 5, Meredith Doswell 16, Asja Jenkins 5, Anne Leitch 0, Chaney Manganello 1, Mary Nelsen 2, Sydney Sschreiner 0. Totals 15 7-12 39.

softball and Challenger opens at www.atleelittleleague.com on January 4th. Both new and returning players can be registered on-line. Challenger League Baseball gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls an opportunity to play baseball within an organized structure. A birth certificate is required for any player who has not previously participated in Atlee Little League.

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Atlee swimmer will take talents to the Tide Katie Schroeder signs letter of intent with University of Alabama By Jim Ridolphi sports@mechlocal.com The University of Alabama is not only making national news with its potential national champion football team, but is also capturing local headlines with a recent signing when Atlee all-district swimmer Katie Schroeder decided to join the Crimson Tide’s Swim and Dive team. Last month, Schroeder signed a letter of intent with the Southeast Conference contender. Tide head coach Eric Mcliquham indicated that Schroeder will assist his team in several areas. “Katie is a tough competitor who will definitely help us in the distance as well as butterfly and IM events,” McIlquham said in a press release. Schroeder has anchored the Atlee team for the past four years, and also swims year round at Poseidon Swimming Club. She was also last year’s Central Region Swimmer of the Year. Schroeder entertained a list of possible schools to further her academic and swimming careers, but a trip to Tuscaloosa sealed the deal for Alabama. “I never really thought about Alabama until the coach contacted me and I learned more about the school, their swim program, and their academics,” Schroeder said. “I decided to take one of my recruiting trips there. When I met the coaches and the team I knew it was a place I would fit in well.

Everyone was like a big family. When I stepped on that beautiful campus I knew it was where I wanted to go for the next four years.” While excited about the collegiate opportunities, Schroeder said the Atlee and Poseidon programs have been a large part of her life for many years and leaving isn’t easy. “I will miss my friends and the fun, team atmosphere,” Schroeder said. “Coach (Karen) Seeber and Coach Barnes have been great.” The Poseidon Swimming Club and coach Ted Sallade also played an important and vital role in Schroeder’s development. “My coach (at PSDN), Ted Sallade, made me the swimmer that I am today,” Schroeder said. “Even though I am so excited about Alabama, I will miss him greatly and know I can always count on him for advice.” When the talented senior isn’t practicing or studying, she’s probably back in the pool teaching, something she enjoys and is passionate about. “I love teaching kids how to swim,” she said. “At Poseidon Swimming, we teach the Peter PAL (Police Athletic League) kids how to swim on Saturday mornings after practice. I also help teach at swim programs in the winter for Atlee Recreation and Burkwood, and volunteer to help with Special Olympics.” Schroeder is looking forward to the heated competition that is the trade-

mark of SEC swimming. “I am so excited to train with their distance coach, James Barber, and the team. Alabama has a great reputation and the SEC is one of the fastest conferences. I hope it will make me a better swimmer competing there.” Schroeder currently holds the 200 and 500-meter Central Region records. She is also aware of the challenges waiting for her as she competes on a national stage, but Schroeder is no stranger to hard work, demanding schedules and a dedication that produces champions. “Swimming is a sport that requires an immense amount of dedication to compete at a high level. I would never be able to wake up at 3:55 a.m. and practice before school three to four days a week and then practice after school every day for three hours, and three hours on Saturday unless I truly loved the sport,” she said. “Even though swimming has been a lot of work for me over the years, I would not change it for anything. I have grown so much as a person and an athlete because of it.” Schroeder will follow in the footsteps of Atless’ Hannah Brinks who is a senior on the Alabama swim team this season. Schroeder is the daughter of Mechanicsville’s Jeff and Cheree Photo submitted by Cheree Schroeder Schroeder. She has a sister, Kristi, who Last month Atlee senior Katie Schroeder signed a letter of intent to continue swims for Marshall University, and an her swimming career at the University of Alabama. 11-year old brother, Kyle.

By Leah Harms

Beth. “She’s better now, but it was very difficult to fit anything else into my life at the time.” Beth got the itch to join the 10k Training Team at her local YMCA last year after her husband successfully completed the program and the 2009 Monument Avenue 10k. The only problem was that she faced the same obstacles that all new runners face – self-doubt and intimidation. “I wasn’t sure about making it past

one mile, let alone 6.2. But what we all need is someone to tell us to stop saying ‘we can’t’. The 10k Training Team did that for me.” The YMCA 10k Training Team is a program designed to help participants meet their fitness goals while training for the March 27 Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k. The program is offered at 14 different YMCA branches and provides a format for walkers, novice, and intermediate runners to complete

Runner overcomes self-doubt and intimidation

Sports Backers When Beth Trebour’s daughter was born with a disability, she found that there was little to no time for exercise. Now an avid runner, biker and triathlete, Beth credits the YMCA 10k Training Team with jump-starting her journey to a more active lifestyle. “I quit work to focus 100% on my daughter and take care of her,” recalls

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a 10-week training program and lay the groundwork for a regular routine of physical fitness. “The support and encouragement you receive as part of the training team is amazing,” Beth says. “There are coaches with you every step of the way. I was so incredibly proud when I ran that first mile. I couldn’t believe I had made it.” Ro Gammon, Beth’s training team coach, knows that it can be difficult

to take that initial step and sign up but emphasizes that it can lead to a lifetime of healthier living. “Beth is a wonderful example of the positive changes that can result from participating on the 10k training team,” she says. “It has been such a pleasure to see her confidence grow and her passion for running and exercise develop. Beth went from not exercising at all to successfully see RUNNER, pg. 31 `

Congratulations RISE lacrosse

Baker takes multiple power-lifting titles Submitted by Miles Baker

Photo submitted by Chris Cook

U13 team: Jack Wilson, Colin Shirey, Connor Saul, Trevor Cook, Eric Peck, Hayden LaVangie, Booth Watson, Ryan Mallory, and Zach Jacobs (not pictured are Chaise Johnson and Jack Cook). Coaches were Chris Cook, Jeff LaVangie, and Kathy Peck

Submitted by Chris Cook

The Hanover U15 and Hanover U13 lacrosse teams won the RISE Winter League championship last weekend. The Hanover teams were comprised of boys from Oak Knoll and Chickahominy Middle Schools. They both defeated tough teams, comprised largely of players from the elite Richmond Shock Lacrosse team, in the championship games. Lacrosse in the county continues to grow. Atlee High School already has an official club team and administrators at Hanover High School have filed an application for club status at HHS for the 2011 season. We are hoping for formal board approval in March.

Miles Baker of West Point, Va. decided to start bodybuilding at age 54. After 15 years as a power lifter and winning several state titles he was ready for something different. So in April of 2009 his new training began. Within the span of a few months his dedicated training and dieting resulted in quite a change. From 208 lbs. to 168 lbs with a body fat content of 5.6 percent. In his first attempt at the NPA SI-FLEX FALL Classic in October he took first place in the Novice Light weight, Overall Novice first place, Masters 50+, Overall masters, Male Middleweight and Overall Male Champion. In his second attempt in November at the NGA meet in Northern Va. he once again did well, winning first place in 50-60 Masters, second place in

Photo submitted by Mike Baker

Mike Baker poses with the trophies he won in his initial entrance into power-lifting.

Open Middle weight. He also won against all masters to earn his pro card. Baker contributes his suc-

cess to hard work, a supportive Va. wife and the guidance and supBaker plans to compete in port of Mike Craven, owner of the Mr. Virginia competition in Mike’s Gym in Mechanicsville, April of 2010.

RUNNER Continued from pg. 30 b

Photo submitted by Chris Cook

U15 team: Daniel Glymph, Casey Cook, Austin Peck, Carter Braun, Tye Burris, Chalin Fairly, Alex Fisher, Alec Eberle, Austin Wilson, and Nick Clarke (not pictured is Josh Kondakor). Coaches were Chris Cook, Skip Braun, and Rob Kondakor

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completing the 10k, then on to doing bike rides and triathlons. It is stories like this that make being a part of this program so rewarding.” With a single commitment, Beth was on her way to a healthier and happier life, and now she can’t image her life any differently. “Ro talked me into doing the 10k Training Team program,” she says. “Now, exercising is my sanity. I can’t wait to give back and get other people encouraged to take the same first step. We all have to start somewhere and for me, the Training Team was the answer. If I can do it, anybody can do it and you’ll be better for it.” Registration is now open for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and the YMCA

Photo submitted by Leah harns

Beth Trebour found a love for exercise after joining the YMCA 10k Training Team.

10k Training Teams, which at the Chickahominy YMCA For more information, kick off Jan. 16. Training Team and Jan. 12 at the Patrick please call 285-9495 or visit orientations will be held Jan. 7 Henry branch. www.sportsbackers.org.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES Seventh-Day Adventist MEADOWBRIDGE Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mechanicsville, Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service 11am. Wed. evening Prayer Meeting & Kids Clubs for Children of all ages, 7pm. Church phone #7462788.

Advent Christian Mechanicsville Advent Christian Church 8079 Studley Road, (804) 746-0895 Advent Child Care (Pre-school/Afterschool Care) 746-0279 (3906) Sunday Worship: 10a.m. Nursery (0-3) & ADVENTure Trails (Ages 3 - 5th grade) Wednesdays: 7:00 p.m. Student Minis tries (Grades 6-12), Adult Bible Study Youth Pastor: Chris Phillips Senior Pastor: Warren A. Conary www.acchurchmva.org

Assembly of God EMMANUEL Tabernacle, 8026 Walnut rove Rd. Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Worship Services 10:30am & 6pm Wednesday, Family Night 7pm. Dr. Walter S. Myers, Pastor. 7301908 for information. Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road – Sun. Service & Kids Church 10:30 am; Sunday School 9am; Wed. Small Groups and Children’s programs. 7pm. (Sept. -June) 746-4303

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Trinity Christian HANOVER EvangeliChurch, 8469 Atlee cal Friends 6420 Pole Green Church Rd. 746-4838. A Mech Trnpk. 804of Christ Gateway to God’s 7 3 0 - 9 5 1 2 , 8319 Lee Davis Rd. Transforming Lov- friendlychurch.orgWorship: 746-3376, 9am Suning Grace. Sunday Sundays 8:30 or day School; 10am School 9:30am, 11am, w/Sunday Morning Worship; Worship 10:45am & Sch. @ 9:45. Daily 7pm Evening Wora Tues. Service 8am preschool & after ship; 7pm WednesGregory L. Ott, school child care. day Bible Study SePastor nior Minister, Danny Amantha Barbee, Stalls Stephanie Minster of Music Cutter, Children’s Independent Helen Simpson, Director 746-3376 LCSW, Minister of Christian www.pgchurchofch Counseling rist.com FAIRMOUNT Christian Church, 559-8070 Episcopal 6502 Creighton Rd. Independent Baptist Sunday AM Worship ALL Souls Church Traditional 8:15 & Baptist Worship at Hanover 11am, Contemporary HANOVER High, 10307 9:30am, Bible School Church (3 mi from Chamberlayne Rd. ay 8:15, 9:30am & Va Ctr Commons 9:30am Sunday 11am. Rick Raines, Mall). Practical Bipreaching & Mornings. Educa- Senior Minister Chris ble sation Hour at 11am. Santasiere, Associate conservative, episcopalatlee@ aol.com Minister, Mike Lang- cred music. Active The Rev. David Per- ley, Associate Minis- teens & children’s kins, Vicar 559-9302 ter, Tracy Thomas, master club. Family & GodWorship & Music oriented episcopalatlee.org EmphaMinister, Joe Thomp- centered. son, Youth Minister, size personal salvaIMMANUEL Episcopal Rose Williams, Child- tion through repentance and faith in JeChurch, 3263 Old ren’s Director. sus Christ as Lord & Church Rd, Mech., fairmountchristian.org Savior. 798-7190 7 7 9 - 3 4 5 4 , www.hbcva.org immanueloc.org, Liberty Christian 9am Holy Eucharist, Church 10am Sun. Sch.For all LANDMARK BAPTIST 8137 Liberty Circle Ages, 11am Holy EuCHURCH 746-8412 charist. Nurs. avail. 4000 Creighton Rd., Sunday Services: (excep. 9am Service) 1.8 mi. west of I295. Bible School 9:45am "The Church With AM Worship 10:45am Your Family At St. Paul’s Episcopal Youth(Sept-May) Heart" Church, Rte 301 & 5:30pm Sunday School 9:45; 54, Hanover CourtPM Bible Study Worship 11:00 house, VA 23069, 6:00pm Evening Holy Eucharist 8 & Minister: Service 6:00 10:30 a.m. Christian Shawn Williams Wednesday Evening Education and NursLiberty Christian AWANA (KJV) 7pm, ery avail. 9:15am. School Prayer Service 7:30 Join us for refresh- Preschool-7th grade Pastor Don Sumpter. ments after each 746-3062 Find out more on our service. Rev. Jack LCS Administrator: web: Sutor 537-5516. Margaret Greer stpaulshanover.com libertychristianschool.org landmarkbaptistrichmond.org

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Hanover Church of the Nazarene Come Exper. the Transformational Life. Relevant Teaching & Vibrant worship each week at 10:45 AM. 8391 Atlee Road Mech. VA 23116 746-3900. www.hanoverlife.com

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GRACE C o m m u n it y Presbyterian Church (PCA) We are a new church that meets at Chickahominy Middle School. Worship is at 9:30am with Truth Baptist Church Sunday Communi Independent, friendly ties following at We are a new church 11:00am. We have a that loves people! Wed. am prayer Meeting at: meeting and small The Meadowbridge groups during the 7th Day Adventist week. For more info Church about us, visit 7410 Pole Green rd. www.gcpres.org or Sunday Schoolcall 516-7647. 9:40a.m. Worship serviceKnox Reformed Pres10:30a.m. byterian ChurchSunday evening PCA 4883 Southard 6:00p.m. Lane, Mech. Church Pastor Erik Hastings School 9:30am. Call for Wed. location Worship at 11am. (804) 627-2170 Prayer & Study at www.truthbaptistonline.org 6pm. Clyde F. Bowie, Pastor Church phone 779-7608. Lutheran knoxreformedpres.org MESSIAH Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 Sun. Service- 8:15 & 10:45am, Sun. Sch. 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm www.mlcas.org St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) @ Bennett’s Chapel 8014 Lee Davis Road Phone 427-7500 Rev. Rod Bitely, Pastor, Worship Service 10:30am. Nursery Provided. saintpaul-lcms.com

MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Carol C. Fisher, Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary 9:45 am Education 11 am Traditional SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblicallybased teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Sun. Sch. 10am, Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 7460732.

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BLACK Creek Baptist FIRST Union Baptist NEW Highland Bap- ENON United Meth9200 odist Church, 6156 Church, 6289 Church, 6231 Pole tist Church McClellan Rd. Church Green Road (3 miles New Ashcake Rd. Studley Rd. Mech. Office, 781-0330. Sun- east of 295) We in- 5 5 0 - 9 6 0 1 VA. 23116 Rev. day School, 9am; vite you to worship www.newhighlandb Kanguk Lee. 746Robert 4719. Come & Join Worship 10:15am and grow in the spi- aptist.org Nursery prov. Wed. rit with us. Join us Lee, Pastor. Sunday us for Worship each night prayer service for church school at AM Contemporary Sun. 11am (Nursery 7pm. Minister of Mu- 8:45am & morning W o r s h i p - 8 : 3 0 a m , prov) Sun. School, Worship- 9:45am for all ages. sic & Worship Gene worship at 10am, Blended Sunday B u r r u s . community bible 11am, 9:45am, www.blackcreek.org study 11am & School United Nursery & Child- LEBANON 7:30pm each Wed. Church, BROADUS Memorial 746-4095 ren’s Church provid- Methodist Baptist Church, ed. Sunday PM: 8492 Peaks Rd, 7460980, R. Spencer 5351 Pole Green Rd. Hillcrest Baptist Youth "Go-Time" 6- Broce, Pastor Sunday M e c h - a n i c s v i l l e Church 11342 Hano- 7:30 Wednesday 23116. 8:45am Tradi- ver CH Rd. 730-1500. PM: Dinner 5:15- Worship 9am & 11am Provided) tional Worship Wed Eve 6 p.m.- 6:30pm; Childrens (Nursery 10am Bible Study Dinner & Study, Sun choir 6pm; Youth Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff for all ages, 11am Choir 6:30pm. Bible 8:30 & 11am Svc Director. Contemporary Wor- 9:45 a.m. Sunday Study for all ages Youth www.lebanonumc.org ship, Phil Peacock, S c h o o l . 6:30-7:30pm Pastor. #779-2700 hbchanover.org broaduschurch.org Mechanicsville Northside Baptist United Methodist 7600 Studley Road COOL Spring Baptist Mechanicsville Bap Church 746-4952 tist Church, 8016 At Church, 9283 Atlee 7356 Atlee Road, www.nsidebc.org lee Rd, 746-7253 Station Rd. 746-0800. Dr. Rev.Tim Madison Join us for Sunday Worship 10:00am For information & School at 9:45AM, Bible Study 9:00am Sunday Schedule: activities, call or visit Worship at 8:30 & 11 Wed. activities 8:45am Contempo www.coolspring.org am. & Wed. night for all ages: rary Worship, worship service at 6:30-8:00pm 9:45 Bible Study & FAIRMOUNT Memori6:45pm. Kerry D. 11am Traditional al Baptist Church Boggs, Pastor. 746Worship Winn’s Baptist Celebrate Jesus 5118. Church with us on Sundays A warm & friendly New Bethesda in Bible Study for all conservative church NEW SONG CHURCH Baptist Church ages at 9:15am. located near I-295, Contemporary worMorning Worship 9019 New Bethesda between Route 33 ship band, quality Rd. 779-2101 10:30am, & evening and I-95. Sunday ministries for chilTodd Combee, Pastor worship at 5:30pm. services 8:15, 9:30, dren & youth, casuChild care is availa- Sun. School 9:30AM, 11:00 & 6:00. Wed. al Worship 10:45 am. dress. Chad ble for all services. activities for all Herndon, Bible Study 6 pm. Pastor. The church is locatages 6:30 pm. 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd, Prayer Service, ed on Mech. Trnpk, More info: 798-5512 Sun. at 9 & 10:30 Wed. 6:45pm. Hwy 360, just east a.m. 559-6064 of Laburnum Ave., Youth activities; Sun - www.winnsbc.org day 6-7:30 pm, www.newsongumc.org and 2.2 miles west Wed. 6:45-8:00pm. of 295. For info., call Sovereign Grace 329.5420. Shady Grove United Baptist Shalom Baptist MethodistCeleFAMILY Life Baptist Church brate Christ on Sun6395 Mech Trnpk Church. Meeting at New Hope Baptist day Mornings. Tra746-7737 Laurel Meadows ElLocated at 5452 ditional worship: Rev. Mark Miller ementary School, Spotslee Circle, Me- 8:15 & 11:00. ConSun. Sch 9:45am, 8248 Lee Davis Rd. chanicsville. Sunday temporary worship: Worship 11am, Mech. Sunday Servschool 9:45 am, 9:45, Sunday School: Wed. 6:30pm ice, 10:30am Morning worship 9:30 & 11:00- All Children Pastor Paul McDaniel 10:30 am, afternoon Ages. Nursery for Bible Study / Youth 804-803-0363 1pm, Wednesday preschoolers at all Ryan Greene -Youth familylifehanover.com prayer & Bible study services. corner of Min, Jean M. Dart, 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Meadowbridge & Music ADVERTISE YOUR HOME Staley, Pastor. For Shady Grove Rd, shalombaptist.net IMPROVEMENT SPECIALTY more info 321-2110. M e c h a n i c s v i l l e . 800-476-0197 ex.1 REACHES www.sovereigngra- Brooke Willson HERE, IN CLASSIFIED! THE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ceinmechanicsville. P a s t o r . 7 4 6 - 9 0 7 3 746-1235 x 3 DEPARTMENT! CALL TODAY! org shadygroveumc.org

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Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details! PRICE REDUCED

Mill Valley

This fantastic Transitional 2-story features an open plan with 3 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, 2-story vaulted ceiling great room with fireplace, morning room with skylights, 1st-floor master suite with jetted tub & separate shower, recently cleaned roof, brand new washer, new vinyl in the kitchen and pantry, and rear deck. Perfectly located in the heart of Mechanicsville, this is a must see! Seller is also providing a 1-year ERA buyer’s warranty and will continue with Scott’s Lawn Care for a year! $208,950.

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

Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025.

The Mechanicsville Local

Bryan Boykin 427-5126

LAND FOR SALE IN PATRICK HENRY! Two beautiful wooded 10-acre lots adjacent to one another, being sold separately. Soil work has been completed on both lots and is ready for you to build your dream home. Huge price reduction to $89,950 each! Don’t let this opportunity slip away!

Atlee Road John Thiel Kathy Carmichael Ryan Mabie Austin 874-1430 427-5137 427-5106 427-5139 Julie 908-2020

Karvelis

Sherrington 3656 SQ. FT., 4 BR 2.5 BATHS, 3RD-FLOOR REC ROOM PLUS AN OFFICE AND DOUBLE STAIRCASES. HUGE KITCHEN WITH MAPLE CABINETS, CORIAN TOPS, STAINLESS APPLIANCES, ISLAND, VAULTED MORNING ROOM, ALL OPEN TO THE LARGE FAMILY ROOM. FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOM, WIRED FOR SURROUND SOUND/SECURITY SYSTEM/INTERNET, GAS FIREPLACE, AND HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. HUGE MASTER W/ WALK IN, DOUBLE VANITY, SHOWER & TUB. ALSO A REAR DECK, 2CAR GARAGE WITH AUTO DOOR, LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM, PAVED DRIVEWAY. NEIGHBORHOOD INCLUDES A POOL, TENNIS COURTS AND COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE. ALSO INCLUDED IS A 1-YR. WARRANTY. $375,000!

Laurel Bartlett Marlene Austin Cornell Fraites J.J. Cox 427-5134 437-1253 427-5093 301-8633

Fran McCauley Fred Ellis 427-5116 427-5108

Garry Smith Jeff Flickinger 909-9626 427-5114

This lovely home sits perfectly on 1.9 acres in the Hanover High area. The interior features include a large family room with fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, formal living room, 3 bedrooms with a 4th bedroom that would be a great rec room. The exterior features include an oversized 2-car garage, fenced rear yard, and many fruit trees on the property. 1-year ERA Buyer’s Home Warranty included! $249,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details. Joe Sperry Gene Seargent William Lee 417-1251 427-5124 370-3732

Beautiful Cape in Royal Glen

Rob Ransome 241-4525

Otto Long 427-5115

Jeremy Roberts Robert Price 427-5121 427-5125

Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025.

This home sits on a professionally landscaped lot located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Boasting 2,700 sq. ft., this home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, fully finished basement, hardwood floors, living room with gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and master suite with hardwood flooring, Exterior features include country front porch, rear deck, double-width paved driveway, 2zoned heat pump, rear patio, irrigation system, and fenced rear yard. $284,950.

Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025 for more details.

Bill & Sandra Yates 513-2254 & 513-6966

This lovely rancher looks like a Cape but is a onelevel beauty and has been updated throughout! This home features: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, family room with fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen with all appliances, formal dining room, office, den, which is also part of the addition, rear porch, large rear yard, and detached garage. $198,000.

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

FOR RENT Mayfield Farms Lovely all-brick Colonial Cape on a secluded 7½ acres! Featuring 2,756 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. $1,800 per month.

Please call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 for more details.

FOR RENT in Mechanicsville

Kris Boykin 427-5140

Spacious Rancher in King William

Gorgeous Rancher in Mechanicsville

PRICE REDUCED

Spacious Tri-Level

Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022

Boasting 1,500 sq. ft., this 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home sits perfectly on 3 acres! Offering new vinyl siding, new roof, and rear enclosed sun porch. Also features hardwood floors, large living room with fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with lots of cabinet space, and den with bay window. Home also features basement with lots of unfinished space and 1-year warranty! $119,950.

Recently Renovated Cape with huge addition! This lovely home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, living room with fireplace, huge eat-in kitchen, basement with bar and room for a pool table, huge addition with vaulted ceilings and fireplace, lovely rear deck, and detached garage on a large lot. Washer, dryer, & refrigerator convey! Seller is offering 1-year ERA Buyer’s Home Warranty! This is a must see! $234,900.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5101 for more details!

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

5 Acres in Mechanicsville Gorgeous building site. Privately located on a knoll overlooking a stream. Some open pasture land available for horses. There are no restrictions and is located in a convenient area. Hanover school district. $137,950. Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100 for more details.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-357-0969 or 804-427-5100. Woody Hogg Bradley Boykin Tripp Hogg 427-5104 427-5110 427-5101

The Heart of Mechanicsville Charming one-level Cape sits on a great lot. This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and almost 1,300 sq. ft. The home is located on a private road and the yard is scenic with plenty of room for kids to play. The interior offers a nicely-sized family room with brick wood-burning fireplace that opens to the formal dining room. The kitchen is nicely and bright and opens to the laundry area and to the rear porch. The master suite has a large double-door closet and master bath with tiled shower. The other two bedrooms are nice-sized with ample closets. The other full bath is located between bedrooms two and three and has ceramic tile flooring and new vanity. There is also a huge attic area with plenty of storage space. Located in the Atlee School district. $159,950.

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Call John Thiel at 804-467-9022.

OVER 3 ACRES

Over 3 Acres in Hanover!

REALTOR®

Beautiful 1 - 10 acre wooded lots. House prices start at $229,950 with $5,000 in closing costs paid. Ranchers and 2 stories with garages. Some lots available for individual purchase. Located at Darbytown Rd. and Carters Mill Rd. in Henrico.

Brick rancher featuring 1,500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, large utility room, living room, den with fireplace, paved driveway, and detached 2-car garage with electricity. Call Kevin Morris at 804-652-9025.

Windcliff – Henrico This lovely all-brick rancher features 3 bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, family room, paved driveway, large rear deck, fenced rear yard, and detached tool shed. This home has been extremely well cared for and is a must see! Seller also providing One-Year Buyer’s Home Warranty! $199,950.

Call Woody Hogg at 804-427-5100.

December 30, 2009

Joe Doherty Carolyn Fleischer 218-5513 370-1144

Pam Hogg 427-5102

Russell Crews 746-5432

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Avondale

Cherrydale West

Lovely 3-bedroom, 2½-bathroom vinyl-sided rancher in great location. Featuring all new replacement windows, partial hardwood floors in the kitchen, utility room with washer and dryer hook up, master bedroom with walk in closet, ADT alarm system, built in shelve over fireplace in family room, and bathroom have been updated with new tub/shower. $312,000.

3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher. Features include eat-in kitchen with new countertops, living room, firstfloor master bedroom, newer windows and roof, and country front porch. $221,950.

Call Otto Long at 804-840-3198.

Call Otto Long at 804-840-3198