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HANOVER — Hanover County Treasurer Scott Miller has announced that he will seek re-election in 2015.

Miller has served as the county’s treasurer since 1996. He has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in accounting from Virginia Tech and 35 years of financial and government experience.

“The best thing I have been able to do is partner with County Administration to build a quality Treasurer’s Office,” Miller said.

“The county has recognized both the imporMILLER tance, and the needs, of this office. I’m sure County Administration would agree that their investments in this office have been worthwhile.”

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MECHANICSVILLE — W. Canova Peterson has announced his candidacy for re-election to represent the Mechanicsville District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

“Four years ago I made the decision to give back to this community, which has treated me so well over the years,” Peterson said.

“I did so by offering to serve on the Board of Supervisors as the representative from the Mechanicsville District.

“That decision PETERSON resulted in maybe the greatest honor I have ever received, that of being selected by my fellow citizens to fill that special role.”

“In January of 2012, when I took the oath of office in the Courthouse where Patrick Henry

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More pay for teachers, bus drivers tops budget hearing

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local After a one week delay due to inclement weather, the Hanover County School Board heard public comment on its pending 2016 budget.

A limited list of speakers voiced concerns regarding the proposed $180.6 million proposal, specifically pointing to the lack of significant pay increases for county school employees, including bus drivers and teachers.

Anglea Downer of the Virginia Professional Educators said her members are displeased with the proposed 1 percent pay increase contained in the 2016 proposal.

“They have families to feed and cannot make ends meet.

These teachers want to stay in Hanover but must put their families first,” Downer said.

“We are receiving reports that high school teachers have

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total loads of over 150 students,” she added. see BUDGET, pg. 17

Angela Downer, above, president of Hanover Professional Educators and a teacher, told Hanover County School Board members some teachers are being forced to take second jobs in order to make ends meet and called for an increase in the proposed 1 percent pay raise contained in the new budget.

Veteran school bus driver Linda Adams, left, voiced her concerns over several important compensation issues facing county drivers.

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Independence Ruritans host breakfast for Hanover Arc Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com SHLAND — The Independence Ruritan Club is sponsoring an “All You Can Eat Salt Fish Breakfast” from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Independence Ruritan Club Community House at 14033 Independence Road in Ashland.

Also available for take-out, the full breakfast menu includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, grits, spiced apples, corn bread, orange juice and coffee.

The Ruritan Club requests a $9 donation/ admission per adult.

Proceeds from the breakfast will be donated to Hanover Arc, a private nonprofit organization that improves the lives of children and adults with or at risk of developmental disabilities and their families.

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Suspects were found in possession of controlled substances at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Patrick Henry Road.

Jan. 29

A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Byway.

A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Lakeway Drive.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at a location on Minie Ball Avenue.

A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Silkwood Court.

A suspect attempted to abduct a victim at a location on Lewistown Road.

A suspect stole items at a location on Cavalin Court.

A suspect used a victim’s information without permission at a location on Courtland Farm Road.

Jan. 31

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An unknown suspect broke into a location on Williamsville Road.

Unknown suspect(s) damaged property at a location on Pole Green Road.

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

at a location on Studley Road.

A suspect stole items at a location on Elmont Road.

A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Washington Highway.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Lynmar Lane.

Suspects stole items at a location on Lakeridge Parkway.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Right Flank Road.

A suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Westchester Drive.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Holly Berry Road.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into a location on Barret Park Road and stole items.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at a location on Old Telegraph Road.

An unknown suspect damaged a victim’s property at a location on Verdon Road.

Feb. 2

A suspect stole items at a location on Cold Harbor Road.

A suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance at a location on Woodbridge Road.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items and damaged property at a location on Kings Charter Drive.

An unknown suspect stole items at a location on Bell Creek Road.

A suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at a location on the Mechanicsville Turnpike.

A suspect stole items at a location on Shady Grove Road.

A suspect assaulted a victim at a location on Chamberlayne Road.

A suspect forged a check at a location on Air Park Road.

Feb. 3

A suspect assaulted a victim

Feb. 4

A suspect stole items at a location on Walnut Grove Road.

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All proceeds from the 5K will be used to send about 40 people to Haiti this summer on the group’s first international mission trip.

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OPINION | The Local Views

Traveling the long road to equality

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Intolerance and bigotry have no place in society With a tumultuous year of racial strife behind us, we, as Americans, must focus our attention on what is going on beyond our borders and how the extremist actions of others may impact our lives.

That being said, it has always been incomprehensible to grasp the hatred some people have for those of a different skin color. What does that have to do with anything?

The reality is that evil comes in all shapes, sizes — and colors.

What legacy are we leaving for future generations? If children don’t learn about prejudice in the home, then, chances are, they won’t learn it at all.

I’m not sure I can even watch the movie “Selma” because of the hatred and discrimination blacks experienced not that long ago. And, sadly, both still thrive in some areas. There’s no explaining that to this writer.

Having grown up in a very diverse area with parents who believed in caring about and for all, maybe I was at a greater advantage than I could have ever imagined when it comes to attitudes towards others.

Do I agree with every philosophy or political preference? Of course not.

But it doesn’t have anything to do with race, color, creed or religion.

I’ve been open when challenged about some of the letters to the editor we publish. It’s not my opinion and certainly not that of this publication — but we support free speech and that forum is open to all.

With Black History Month being observed, thoughts have turned to incidents throughout the years that have left indelible images. We must move past any notion of being better than someone because of skin color or any other category that spews hatred.

So often our president is referred to as the black president. Well, that’s only half true. His mother was white. If you disagree with his performance in office and the direction in which he has led and is leading this country, then that’s an issue separate of his skin color.

Whatever your preference may be is your business. But, if we’re going to succeed in today’s world, it must be united — as Americans. And that includes everybody who has the privilege to be an American.

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist As we prepare to celebrate another Black History Month in America, it’s the perfect opportunity to take a personal inventory of our personal and public race relations.

Where exactly do we stand when it comes to racial harmony, and how far have we come?

More importantly, it’s a chance to evaluate just how far we have to go as a nation when it comes to equality and fairness.

As a child, I grew up in a city

where racial lines were clearly drawn, and there was a separate but unequal status quo that seemed impenetrable.

In the early 1950s, that mood changed in Montgomery, Alabama, and the city became a focal point for racial inequities.

The driving force behind that movement was a young minister named Martin Luther King Jr., who called for change from his Dexter Avenue pulpit.

Even with the frequent marches on weekends, and limited boycotts,

life went on in Montgomery and the strife of the day had little influence on our daily lives.

On some Saturdays, we gathered as a group of curious children and made the short trek to downtown Montgomery and stood on Dexter Avenue as the protest marches continued.

An occasional firecracker would interrupt the unified voices of the protest, but the mood was largely non-confrontational and forgiving.

I took special note of the nuns and see EQUALITY, pg. 8

LETTERS | Reader Views

Retired journalist appalled by altered photo As a retired journalist, including 16 years as either city editor or an assistant managing editor of The Richmond News Leader, this area’s former afternoon daily, I am appalled that some members of the Hanover Republican Women’s Club apparently think that altering a photograph by whatever means and then publishing (“publishing” means any method of public dissemination) it is a minor matter.

One has gone so far as to say that she tries “not to pay attention to silly blog posts [such as occurred after a photo was altered and disseminated by HRWC] like this because there are real issues to be managed.”

Any photo that is altered, other than by some permissible cropping and light enhancement, and then is disseminated is certainly reprehensible, if not illegal.

No excuse is acceptable.

I hope members of the HRWC and anyone else who might be tempted to resort to this process will think twice in the future.

Henry S. Chenault Jr. Mechanicsville

Live streaming of county meetings a goal of Tea Party At a recent meeting of the Mechanicsville Tea Party we were prioritizing our goals and emphasis on issues for the

coming year.

One of our major goals is to request and support the Hanover County Board of Supervisors in live streaming of its meetings along with the Hanover County School Board and Hanover County Planning Commission meetings.

The surrounding counties of Goochland, Chesterfield, Henrico and Louisa and even the Town of Ashland live stream their meetings and have similar issues with rural areas.

It is time for our BOS to step up and move this county forward in aiding the informing of its citizens of issues facing our wonderful county.

New textbooks are being decided upon for grades K 1 through K 4 with only a handful of residents reading and reviewing them. Most of the folks would be astounded to know of the omissions in these texts.

One of the Social Studies texts for older students has see LETTERS, pg. 13

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We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published.

Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Mechanicsville Local.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has two wonderful pets available to a good home.

Colt, 390031, is a 1-year-old male border collie. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Colt is a beautiful dog. His personality also can be described the same way.

He loves to play with the other dogs in the yard. He is very friendly with any anybody with whom he comes in contact. Tanner, 388774, is a 1-year-old male beagle.

He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Tanner is a very playful dog. He loves to run and have fun. He is very social with people. He will probably do best in a single-dog household. For more information on these two great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http:// hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

CONWAY, SOUTH CAROLINA – Five Mechanicsville residents have been included on the President’s List and Dean’s List for Coastal Carolina University for the fall 2014 semester.

To qualify for the President’s List for high academic achievement, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and must be enrolled full time.

The local students included on the President’s List are: Mallory Banton, a senior majoring in biology.

James Jones, a junior majoring in chemistry.

Mechanicsville residents named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement are: Hanna Forssenius, a freshman majoring in marine science.

Callie Loving, a freshman majoring in marine science.

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“Many of the programs have been win-win situations in that county government operates more efficiently and our citizens do not have to interact with us as often.”

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priests who marched with the protesters signaling their solidarity in the fight.

“Wow, there are nuns from church in the march,” I quietly exclaimed to my cousin.

An angry man standing directly behind us made a hasty and stern reply as he looked directly in my eyes.

“Those aren’t real nuns.

They are protesters dressed up like nuns,” the man said in an agitated voice.

For years, I never questioned his assertions, but the statement always remained in my mind as I watched other protests in other venues over the years.

As I listen to my children, I realize that time, indeed, is the great equalizer, and the years between today and those Saturdays in Montgomery

office, they are welcomed with a smile. “It’s an important part of good service.”

Miller is certified as a Master Governmental Treasurer through the Weldon Cooper Center a t the University of Virginia. His office has been accredited by the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia. He is a past president of the State Association, currently serves on their Board of Directors and has received many recognitions over the years, including Treasurer of the Year.

Miller and his wife Jodi reside in the Town of Ashland.

They have two grown children.

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have erased or hidden much of the hatefulness ... but not all.

It’s reassuring when I hear my children speak of their classmates, never reverting to racial descriptions or stereotypes to describe their classmates.

Their evolving minds are absent the misguided stereotypes I grew up with as a child, and watched personified by adults for most of my life.

It’s a wonderful evolution to witness, as a silent observer who takes some pride in their attitudes and lack of racism.

Different is not a negative concept to them, and discrimination is something they don’t know exists in America.

Sadly, not everyone got the memo, and the advances of Civil Rights and equality for all Americans still evokes hostility and resentment in some

minds.

And while many consider that racism in America was a problem long ago solved, the simple reality is that equality in America still has a long way to go.

For years, I’ve heard folks from my generation justify their racism by claiming they are victims of a generational phenomenon making them incapable of true change.

Some minds won’t be changed, but equality is a vision that has no beginning or end and represents a battle that is ongoing in our nation.

And one day, that vision of equal rights for all Americans will be a reality, and the ignorance of racism and bigotry will only survive in the minds of a few.

But, the mission of racial harmony is an ongoing assignment that requires constant vigilance to prevent situations

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once stood, I could not imagine the journey upon which I was embarking,” he said.

“However, I jumped in with both feet and began working to accomplish the goals that I had set during my campaign.”

“It’s been over three years since that first day on the board and we have made great progress.

“In fact, we have been told that Hanover County is now in its strongest financial position in over 30 years,” Peterson added.

“With new elections coming up this year, I have had a

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like the ones many of us witnessed in the all too recent past.

Unrest on American streets reminds us all there is still work to be done.

For many Americans, real racial harmony and equality can’t come fast enough.

In the meantime, many of us will continue to keep our eyes on the prize.

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ECHANICSVILLE — Start the morning off with the Pooch Pursuit 5K/1-mile walk fun run on Saturday, April 18, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.

The course is the same one that the Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships have used.

The start time is 9 a.m., with all registered participants receiving a human and dog friendly treat bag.

No on-site registration will be available.

each age division and all dogs will receive honorary dog tags.

Photo courtesy of Hanover Parks and Rec

K-9 demonstrations will be part of the April 18 Pooch Pursuit 5K/1-mile walk fun run at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. This is a file photo from last year’s event.

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in

Participants must be 12 or older to run the course with their dog.

Youth under 12 can regis-

ter for free with a paying adult ($20 for 5K/$10 for 1-mile).

All dogs are required to remain on a secure leash and have current license and rabies vaccination.

Friends of Hanover Dog Parks benefit from the Pooch Pursuit and their efforts to construct a dog park at Pole Green Park.

Immediately following the pursuit, the K-9 Heroes Day kicks off at 10 a.m. This free event, open to the public will honor the county’s K-9 veterans.

Visit with canine friendly vendors, watch K-9 demonstrations in the areas of military, police, therapy and search and rescue.

There will be fun activities and contests for you and your furry friend, including Dog Gone Spring Egg Hunt, Frosty Paws eating contest, fastest wagging tail contest, musical

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A recent Brunswick Stew Sale sponsored by the Lee-Davis High School Marching Band proved to be a success, with 95 gallons being sold. That amount capped the band’s capacity for orders. The top sellers were Carah Cersley, Connor Vest, Megan Sharp and Bailey Cordle.

Shown with the stew are, from left, Ashley Childress, Josh Petree, Matthew Gordon, Gabby Sanderson, Carah Cersley and Megan Sharp. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Lee-Davis Band Program and band students. Holly Sharp, representing the Lee-Davis High School Band Boosters, said, “We want to thank all of the students and volunteers who worked hard to make the sale a success. We couldn’t have done it without you.”

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Moyer Gray, died Friday, January 30, 2015. Formerly of Wakefield, she had lived in Newport News since 1964.

She was the daughter of the late Marvin Lee and Kathryn Moyer Gray. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Newport News, where she was a member of its choir and served as lay reader, chalicer and vestry member.

She also was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. A graduate of William and Mary, she was a teacher in the Hampton School System for 23 years. She taught at Hampton High School and at Merrimack and S.P. Langley elementary schools. She served as choir director for churches in Norfolk, Hampton and Newport News and, in 1967, was consecrated Minister of Music at the United Methodist Church Annual Conference.

She was a member of the Virginia Choral Society for 25 years and served as its president and on its Board of Directors. After retiring from teaching, she became interested in nature photography and started Fermata, her own photography business. Her work appeared in galleries and art shows in Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, the Historic Triangle and on the Outer Banks. Survivors include three children, William P. “Bill” Bradshaw and wifeConnie of Moseley, Robert N. “Brad” Bradshaw Jr. and wife Susan of Mechanicsville, and Kathryn B. “Kay” McCall and husband Calvin of Midlothian; a sister, Barbara Gray Macondray of Sausalito, California; and a brother, Marvin Lee Gray Jr. and wife Jill of Seattle, Washington and their daughters, Elizabeth and Carolyn.

The family would like to thank

the staff of Westport Nursing Center for their exceptional patience, care and compassion. A celebration of life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015, at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church at 240 S. Laurel St. in Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Virginia Choral Society, P.O. Box 1742, Newport News, VA 23601 or to a charity of choice.

Ollin A. Coor Ollin A. “Buck” Coor, 81, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Coor, and is survived by a daughter, Sharon Sorah (David); grandson, Jonathan Sorah (Cary); sister, Mildred Scherer; and brother, William L. Coor (Dot); as well as several nieces and nephews. Buck was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, retired from AT&T, was a member of Richmond East Moose Lodge and an avid woodworker. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 12, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where serves will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2015. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville VA 23111.

Anna May Denny Anna May Denny 71, of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, formerly of Upland, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at her home.

She was the loving wife of David L. Denny Sr., with whom

she shared 55 wonderful years.

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late James and Anne Cigler Dowey.

She was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville. Anna enjoyed crocheting, crafts, and bluegrass music. She is survived by her loving husband, David L. Denny Sr.; one devoted daughter, Michele Curran and her husband George of Warminster, Pennsylvania,; two devoted sons, David L. Denny Jr. and his wife Karen of Mechanicsville and Thomas M. Denny and his wife Teresa of Towanda, Pennsylvania,; 12 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Ronald Laird and his wife Darlene of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania,; and a special niece, Jackie Meekins-Laird of Kirkwood, Pennsylvania,; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother, William Laird of Upland, Pennsylvania. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Edward L. Collins Jr. Funeral Home Inc. at 86 Pine Street in Oxford, Pennsylvania.

Interment was private.

Donations in her memory may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 26 Broadway 14th Floor, NY, NY 10004. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.

Charles Van Goor VAN GOOR, Charles Thomas, Jr., 68, of Ashland, passed away on January 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen K. Van Goor and his father, Charles T. Van Goor Sr. He is survived by his wife, Carol H. Van Goor; daughter, Faith Ellen Van Goor; and sister, Martha Pratt. Charles was a commercial artist for Norvell

Sign Co. He was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Charles played harmonica in the Duncan Memorial Church Jolt Service Band. He used his creative artistic talents in many ways, including drawing portraits, courtroom artist, charity event logos, theatre scenery, caricatures, misc. signage and landscapes. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015, at the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel at 412 S. Washington Hwy. in Ashland, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2015. The family asks that you bring any artwork, original or print, of Mr. Van Goor’s to share at the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, make memorial contributions to the music department at Duncan Memorial UMC. Online condolences can be made at www. nelsenashland.com.

Ernest E. Gowin GOWIN, Ernest W. “Stinky,” 66, of Mechanicsville completed this life’s journey on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Beatrice W. Gowin. He owned and operated Gowin’s Auto Service Inc. since 1970.

Surviving are his loving wife, Jenifer “Susie” Walker Gowin; son, Matthew W. Gowin and wife Amanda; father, Ernest W. “Junie” Gowin Sr.; brother, Douglas “Bubba” Gowin and wife Karen; sister, Gloria Melfa and husband Jim; nieces, nephews, other family members and longtime friend and employee, Joe Doak. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, February 7, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee Davis Road in see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

Mechanicsville. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, 8105 Walnut Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

Dewitt Hill Jr. Col. Clarence Hargrave HARGRAVE, Col. Clarence E., 101, of Ashland, entered into glory on February 6, 2015. Born in Dendron, he was the son of the late Floyd and Hannah Hargrave and was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Jean “Margie” Hargrave; brother, Lee Hargrave Sr.; and sister, Deane Brandt. Col. Hargrave retired from the U.S. Army in 1963 after a 23-year career, which included service in World War II and base commands from Turkey to South Korea. After the military, he became a corporate executive in New York until he left the business to care for his ailing wife. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mary C. Hargrave of Ashland; and two nephews, Lee R. Hargrave Jr. of Ashland and Michael Fette of Orlando, Florida. His special friends included, Kathie Hathcock, manager, and Joyce Driver, former director of nursing at Hanover Manor, and Paul Scruggs. He held the management and staff of Hanover Manor in the highest regard.

Col. Hargrave was the second resident to enter Hanover Manor. Far from resting on his laurels, he devoted the next 14 years to Christian evangelism and Biblical scholarship. He taught Bible studies and was tireless in his witness for Jesus Christ. As a member of the First Baptist Church, he generously supported church activities. His epic earthly life is over, but his faith will influence lives for many years to come. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 11, 2015) at the First

HILL, Dewitt Jr., 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015, surrounded by family members. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Betty Ann Hill; and sister, Mary Ellen Pope. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from 1955 to 1963. Mr. Hill retired from Defense Supply Center and was a member of Sharon Baptist Church. He is survived by his sons, Timothy H. Hill and Ricky Carlton; daughter, Ann Lumpkin; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Sonny Hill (Connie); sisters, Dorothy Markow, Alice Epps (Billy) and Jan Marie Walker (Roscoe); nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

Monday, February 9, 2015, at Sharon Baptist Church in King William. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Jesse Hodges HODGES, Jesse Edward, 72, of Hanover County, passed away February 3, 2015. He was a five-year heart transplant recipient. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Hodges, three brothers and a nephew, Dwight William Hodges Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Hodges; daughters,

Nancy Green, Tanya Farmer (Bud), Jaime Curtis, Jessica Hodges; and son William Joseph Hodges. He also leaves behind 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, his devoted sister, Diane Clemons (JC) and a brother, David Hodges (Doris), and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Funeral services were held Friday, February 6, 2015, at Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. Interment followed at Greenwood Memorial Gardens on Patterson Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to the MCV Foundation to support the Cardiac Transplant Fund at the VCU Medical Center, PO Box 980275 Richmond, VA 23298.

HUNT, Brandon Daquawn Jr. “Kash,” an Angel born July 23, 2014, went to Heaven to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Kash is survived by his parents, Tina M. Terry and Brandon D. Hunt Sr; and many other close loving relatives and friends. A funeral service was held Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, at 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment followed at New Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

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HUNLEY, Elizabeth Jones “Betty,” 86, of Mechanicsville, born July 12, 1928, and died February 1, 2015. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Willie T. Hunley; and one son. She is survived by two sons, David Jones Hunley and Dallas Joel Hunley. In addition to a long and distinguished career with the Commonwealth of Virginia, Mrs. Hunley actively and faithfully served Bethlehem Presbyterian Church and its congregation as a Sunday school teacher and officer of the Presbyterian Women. She also served as a Director and Corporate Secretary of the Hunley Foundation until her death. Mrs. Hunley will be remembered for her kindness and generosity, her love for home cooking and her family and her unselfish service to others. Funerl services were held Friday, February 6, 2015, at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church at 2446 Old Church Road in Mechanicsville.

Interment followed in the church ceremony. Bennett

Funeral Home at 8014 LeeDavis Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements. Financial contributions may be made in Mrs. Hunley’s memory to the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church general fund.

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KORB, Dorothy Richwine, 86, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 2, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Madeline Richwine; and husband of 65 years, Willard Vernon Korb. She is survived by three daughters, Madeline K. Buzzy (John), Debbie K. Auditore (Greg) and Sandy K. Rooney (Scott); two sons, W. Vernon Korb Jr. (Brenda) and Donald F. Korb (Jeannine); 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and her brother, Herbert A. Richwine. Funeral services were held Friday, February 6, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Signal Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chamberlayne Baptist Church Preschool, the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center at Richmond or ACCA Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Mick was an auto body repair-

man since the age of 15 and a master of creativity with his hands. His mother instilled in him the love of reading and his father the love of hard work and family. We have lost an irreplaceable center of our family and joyous light in our lives but his optimism and perseverance will live in our hearts forever. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.

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Carroll Loehr LOEHR, Carroll Edward, 85, of Mechanisville, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 8, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Theora Loehr; and brother, Anthony Loehr and is survived by his wife, Cynthia Martin Loehr; three children, Gina Marie Loehr, Karen Conway-Hammond (Wade) and Shawn Michael Loehr; four grandchildren, Nicole Garrett (Justin), Danielle Conway, Michelle Conway and Kyle Hammond; three great-grandchildren, Kaiden, Talan and Kason; sister, Mary Borkey; as well as one niece and several nephews. Carroll was a Korean War Navy veteran, an avid golfer and an overall great athlete. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 11, 2015) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment will follow in Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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McCLOUD, Robert Burt, 73, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Henrico, passed after a brief illness, on February 1, 2015.

Robert was born in Russell County to the late Virgie Ann and Raleigh Bert McCloud.

Early in his life, Robert was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and later he worked for and retired from Cliff Weil. He enjoyed golf, NASCAR and coaching youth sports. Robert joins his wife, Patsy Carol Shupe McCloud, who passed June 7, 2010. Robert is survived by his loving sons, Craig

and Brian McCloud, both of Mechanicsville, his caring sisters, Jane Vencill of King and Queen, and Catherine Bishop of Chesterfield. Robert also leaves behind his grandchild, John Wyatt McCloud, as well as a host of nieces nephews and “adopted” children.

Funeral services were held Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover.

Bonita Edith Myers MYERS, Bonita Edith, 74, of Ashland, formerly of Elco, Pennsylania, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Jacob Myers. She is survived by her three children, James W. Myers and fiancée, Lisa, Richard Alan Myers and wife, Becky and Tracy Dunlap; one sister, Patricia Bloom; eight grandchildren, James “Buddy” Myers and wife, Janet, Zachary Myers, Matthew Myers, Erika Myers, Garrett Myers, Hunter Jacob Myers, James Thomas Dunlap and Thomas William Dunlap; one great-grandchild, Ella MacKenzie Myers; and two stepgrandchildren, Brandon and Tanner Ewell.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2015, in the Reid Chapel of Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland. Interment followed in Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060.

Online condolences can be made at www.nelsenashland. com.

Curtis Nunnally NUNNALLY, Curtis Wayne, 79, of Richmond, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Pauline Nunnally.

Wayne is survived by his son, Kenneth W. Nunnally (Bonnie); daughter, Janice N. Murphey (Dwayne); and five grandchildren, Lauren Nunnally, Cody and Logan Murphey, and Stacey and Brandon Roberson. Wayne was a long-time employee of Hungerford Mechanical Inc. and a 50-year member of Richmond East Moose Lodge 1947. The family would like to thank special friend and caregiver, Sherri Dyson and At Home Care Hospice. A graveside service was held Friday, February 6, 2015 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bennett Funeral Home Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to At Home Care Hospice, 4118 Fitzhugh Ave., Richmond, VA 23230 in Wayne’s memory.

Robert Saady SAADY, Robert “Bob” Sr., 63, of Mechanicsville, died February 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Madelyn Lewis Saady. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Cynthia; daughters, Lindsay Mears (Don), Lauren Shinault (Brad); and son, Robby Saady; four grandchildren, Annalise and Vivian Mears, Katie and Trace Shinault; his brother, Joseph Saady (Diane); and a very large loving family. Bob was a graduate of Hermitage High School, served in the Air National Guard in the civil engineering unit and went on to join the Henrico Police Department.

He was promoted to detective at age 21. Being wounded in the line of duty led to his early retirement after six years on the force. He continued on to own several successful businesses. He was a self-made man who put his family first.

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four pages about Christianity and 27 devoted to the Muslim religion. There are only four pages about the World War II and the accuracy of its impact on society as we know it today, such as mass production and assembly lines.

We could go on and on about the shortcomings of what our young children are being taught or not taught in school but we need citizen input badly. These textbooks have already been decided on and are to be used in our schools for the next seven years and all we hear is: How well do they conform to the SOLs (Standards of Learning)?

Property taxes will be raised for at least one-third of the county and declining enrollment in schools significantly reduces federal monies. Or are many parents sending their children to private schools or home schooling causing a squeeze in the school budget?

The issue of live streaming will be discussed at the Feb.11 BOS meeting and we need a large turnout of concerned citizens.

This is not a large expenditure by any means and if we can afford a $44 million courthouse surely County Administrator Rhu Harris can finally get on board and not refer this to another dead end committee.

Let’s join our neighboring counties in The Age of Information!

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Paul Thiel Mechanicsville

State, federal strangleholds Thanks to Chuck Williamson, whose letter to the editor appeared in the Jan. 14, 2015, edition of The Mechanicsville Local, for bring-

ing out into the light the great illusion that the USA is a free nation. It clearly shows that the state and federal strangeholds suppress freedom.

The actions of the state and federal regularly clearly show that all property is fundamentally owned by the government and we are only peasants plying the land at the directions of the government.

The control of the state government by the Democrats stops any meaningful legislation.

The Democratic control of the presidency stops any actions to benefit people. Also, a weak legislature doesn’t help.

Finally, getting anything in writing by the government also is fiction.

Take for example: Opinions by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If they decide to get you, any writing is useless.

The land grab out West is a clear example of hostile takeover by the Interior Department.

They won because of the financial bankruptcy fighting the state and federal government.

Thomas E. Nolan, MBA Mechanicsville

Letter targets U.N. invasion Reference is made to comments by Chuck Williamson (letter to the editor in the Jan. 14, 2015, edition of The Mechanicsville Local) to “disturbing land permits.” We seem to have been invaded by the U.N. already.

Obtain a copy of the U.N. Agenda 21, read and you will see, we are following it almost to the “T.” John W. Kennedy Mechanicsville

Citizens urged to speak out on tax We recently found out that

the Obama Administration plans to pay for “free” community college by taxing money set aside in 529 College Savings plans.

When governments get desperate for cash, they come for the middle class, because that’s where the money is.

I know thousands of Virginians have been diligently saving for their children’s education using these plans.

Changing the rules now and taxing those who have been planning ahead — in many cases to benefit those who haven’t — is just wrong.

Call your representatives and demand they oppose any efforts by the Obama Administration to tax 529 College Savings plans.

Stephen Lee Mechanicsville

FOHS addresses HCSB budget (Editor’s note: Michelle Schmitt, chair, presented the following statement at the Tuesday, Feb. 3, public budget hearing on behalf of Friends of

Hanover Schools.)

Good evening, School Board members and Dr. Wilson. My name is Dr. Michele Schmitt and I’m here tonight as the chair of Friends of Hanover Schools.

First of all, we would like to commend you for approving the “Resolution Concerning the Funding of Public Education in Virginia.” We also would like to officially declare our support for the School Board’s 2015 Legislative Agenda.

In addition to supporting your agenda, Friends of Hanover Schools is hoping the School Board will come out in opposition to HJ526/SJ256, a constitutional amendment which would remove decision-making power regarding the establishment of charter schools in our school division from you, our local school board, and allow the Virginia Board of Education, a board appointed by the Governor, to make decisions about establishing charter schools within our school division. FOHS believes that this decision should remain at the local level.

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The budget presentation made it look like per-pupil spending has increased since 2010, from $8,940 to $9,734, but those figures are meaningless if they are not presented in inflation-adjusted dollars.

Furthermore, those figures do not reflect the share of that amount that has gone to increases in SPED funding, as well as growing overhead expenses such as employee retirement benefits and health insurance. We urge you to adjust those figures accordingly, accounting for inflation and expenses, and then re-release them to the public.

The budget presentation documents indicate, “resources for targeted needs.” We urge you to say “We need these instructional positions now.”

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We understand that the same process was utilized last year and we ask that in coming years you return to full transparency by posting the detailed budget online at least a week, if not two weeks, prior to this meeting.

Based on the general overview of the budget presented Jan. 20, as well as the solid track record of this school system, our confidence is high that the budget is sound and that the school division is doing the absolute best it can with the resources allotted.

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of over 25 per classroom in the elementary setting and up

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sit, bobbing for tennis balls, howling contest and tricks for treats.

Proceeds from the K9 Heroes Day benefit the Hanover Hounds.

Refreshments will be available for people and pets.

Presented by The Classy Canine, Hanover Hounds and the Parks and Recreation Department, this tail wagging,

Farm owners and producers can choose between the new 2014 Farm Bill established programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) through March 31.

The new programs, designed to help pro-

to 30 in the secondary setting.

We are wondering why these ratios are being presented as representative of class slobbering and furry fun day is a perfect way to spend a Saturday.

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sizes when standard practice in the field is not to conflate the two.

Furthermore, it doesn’t change the total student load of our secondary teachers, which, for many, is way too high given the kind of education we all want our children to receive.

The budget presentation documents says, “resources for other operational needs.”

Instead, we urge you to say, “We need to adequately update our technology and replace our aging buses and facilities and we need to do it now.”

According to the Capital Improvement Plan, there is no plan any time soon to reno-

ducers better manage risk, usher in one of the most significant reforms to U.S. farm programs in decades.

USDA helped create online tools to assist in the decision process, allowing farm owners and producers to enter information about their vate or replace the facilities that need it, including LeeDavis and Patrick Henry High Schools, Liberty Middle School, and Battlefield, Beaverdam, Elmont, Henry Clay, John M. Gandy, Mechanicsville and Washington Henry Elementary Schools.

David Myers [assistant superintendent of business and operations] indicated $5 million worth of facilities requests that the allocated amount simply does not touch.

During the Recession, we pushed off facility needs.

Now is not the time to continue to push them off into the future.

The county needs to invest

operation and see projections that show what ARC and/or PLC will mean for them under possible future scenarios.

Farm owners and producers can access the

in the upkeep of school facilities, if not all of the needs now, at least a larger portion.

In addition, $1 million per year for five years will not be enough to get our educational technology where it needs to be.

Other area school divisions are spending four or more times what Hanover currently spends.

Finally, we are disappointed that there are not adequate funds in the budget to address the lack of classroom materials.

Teachers and parents are still having to raise or spend a significant amount out-ofpocket for routine items such

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Hanover schools have started to bounce back from tougher economic times but we still need more teachers, lower class sizes and total student loads, greater resources, including educational technology, and updated facilities.

We urge you to request a supplemental budget to get us there.

Thank you for your time and for your service and for hearing us this evening.

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Members of the 2004-2005 Randolph-Macon College women’s basketball team, which advanced to the NCAA Division III championship game 10 years ago, were honored Saturday, Jan. 31, at the school’s “Back to the Hive” event in Crenshaw Gymnasium. Those present were, from left, front row, head athletic trainer Heather Bauby, Megan Silva Schultz, head coach Carroll LaHaye, Sarah Crider and Marta Merkel Caito, and, back row, assistant coach Jay Starke, Megan Senske, Michelle Orton and Emily Crider Burner.

RICHMOND — The Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol inducted Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, into the organization as an Honorary Major at the State Capitol on Jan. 13.

The award is made in recognition of the role Fowler plays in ensuring the safety of the citizens of Virginia.

“I am honored to be inducted as a member of the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

It is truly humbling to be recognized by this organization,” Fowler said.

“What most people don’t realize,” Virginia Wing Commander David Carter said, “is the amount of work and preparation that has to take place before we go out on a search and rescue or disaster relief mission. The General Assembly helps by ensuring we have the tools in place. It’s a

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----Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) entity that promotes adoption, education and prevention programs for animals in Ashland and surrounding counties.

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Del. Hyland F. “Buddy” Fowler Jr., center, is shown accepting his award inducting him into the Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol.

Participating in the presentation were Col. James A. Covel, left, Virginia Wing Commander, and CAP Cadet Issac Van De Berg.

large team, from the Governor and the members of the General Assembly to the volunteers on the ground. We’re grateful for

the support of members such as Del. Fowler.”

As an honorary member, see DELEGATE, pg. 17

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Jessica Robertson Photographic Artistry in Ashland is supporting the Hanover Humane Society with the Fifth Annual “Ashland Goes to the Dogs.” The $39 sitting fee will be donated to the charitable organization.

With February in its second week, residents in the Town of Ashland and throughout Hanover County are reminded to mark their calendars for upcoming events.

Lorie Foley, who is active in several Ashland productions and events, listed the following “Save the Dates:” March 19, 20 and 21 – Ashland Musical Variety

Show.

June 26, 27 and 28 – Summer Musical Production for sixth through 12th graders (at the Hanover Tavern).

July 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 – Theater Camp for rising first through fifth graders.

Those with song suggestions for the variety show or musical production for the summer are encouraged to contact Foley at www.foleybusiness.com, www.hanoverarts.org or www.hanovercouncilPTA.org.

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Downer said the impact of salary increases is costing the county some of its best teachers and has other far-reaching consequences.

“We ask you to consider the high cost of low salary to the greater Hanover County community,” Downer said.”As the good teachers continue their exodus from Hanover’s public schools, will you be able to sustain the AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) and dual enrollment curricula with perhaps lesser qualified educators? And what about the impact on real estate prices?” she asked.

Kathy Burcher of the Virginia Education Association renewed her organization’s calls for a 6 percent pay increase and decreased class sizes.

Patty Davis said Hanover teachers need to be better compensated. “All of the proposals and all the things we want to do fall nowhere without the people in front of those children teaching them,” she said.

“We have great ideas, but we need those people in front of those children to teach them.

There’s a point at which they need to pay their mortgages and see their own children and not have to world additional jobs,” she added.

Bus driver issues Lynn Adams spoke in favor of some revisions to the compensation policy affecting county bus drivers. She outlined several issues impacting

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Fowler is eligible to participate in Virginia Wing activities as well as fly in any of the 12 aircraft based in the Commonwealth.

Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 60,000 members

compensation and resulting in drivers spending unpaid time on buses.

She said many of the county drivers are certified to train other drivers but are not directly paid for the training required to perform those duties.

Adams was supported by about 20 co-workers, who stood and endorsed her calls for adjustments.

Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, said a meeting with bus drivers was scheduled last week but postponed due to weather, and the School Board is aware of the problems Adams described. She indicated some solutions could emerge at a meeting held later last week.

The board has considered transferring 15 subtitutes to full-time positions, addressing field trip issues and providing a $500 stipend for drivers who recruit successful new hires.

Most speakers placed blame on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, and they acknowledged that the system is under financial pressure.

“Just to be clear, nobody blames Dr. Wilson,” Downer said. “She can’t give what she doesn’t have; however, we are asking you to talk to the Board of Supervisors and to ask the superiors to examine every possible way to raise additional revenue, including an increase in the real estate tax rate.”

Dr. Michelle Schmitt, a Hanover resident and parent of two students at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School, called for a re-release of pre-

viously published student teacher ratio information that more accurately assesses those figures.

Speaking as the chair of Friends of Hanover Schools, Schmidt also said the county’s $1 million technology budget falls woefully short of the actual needs.

Hanover teacher and FOHS member Chris Pace echoed those sentiments and advised the board not to “choose cheap over quality.”

After losing 116 students this year, Hanover’s state aid funds are down and that decrease is expected to continue for the next five years, according to estimates.

Wilson also explained that state funding and standards of quality are minimum benchmarks and Hanover schools exceed those guidelines.

David Myers, assistant superintendent of business and operations, said the system is funded at about 140 percent of what the state estimates it takes to educate Hanover children.

For example, state standards outline that elementary schools with less than 600 students do not require assistant principals. All of Hanover’s elementary schools, most of them with under 600 students, have assistant principals.

School Board chairman Bob Hundley said the problem lies within that state SOQ system that far underestimates the real cost of educating children.

“When you compare what portion of the budget the county is providing relative to what the state is providing, our major

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There was no discussion regarding the requests of numerous education organizations to increase the salary adjustment to 6 percent.

Myers said there is a possibility that additional state funds may become available through General Assembly action, but some of those funds may be targeted.

Wilson pointed to a Hanover philosophy that attempts to meet the needs of all school employees, not just a targeted few.

“There have been times when there are General Assembly dollars out there for compensation of teachers, but they have been designated for only teachers. We have a variety of employees who support our children. There is a set of values we have here in Hanover with regard to our employees and how we treat them,” she said.

Doctor gets 4 years in death of Meg Menzies

By Bill McKelway Richmond Times-Dispatch The story of Meg Menzies’ death, her three motherless children and the bereft physician convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the drunken driving incident resonated through a Hanover County courtroom Friday for more than two hours.

Menzies’ husband, an Ashland police officer, and other family members fought back emotion while struggling to convey the endless consequences of the loss of a woman who was their guiding light.

Her mother spoke of losing her best, lifelong friend. And even Dr. Michael J. Carlson, referencing the 2004 death of his wife in a traffic accident, testified that he had experienced firsthand what his victim’s family feels.

“I’d never wish that pain on anyone,” said Carlson, 48, who

is suffering from leukemia and whose good deeds and care attracted more than 100 letters of support from the community.

But it fell on Hanover Circuit Judge Sarah Deneke to cut to the heart of a case that has drawn international attention, a touchstone of tragedy and loss and broken dreams.

“I have a hard time imagining the lack of response and how that might have magnified the horror of Meg Menzies,” the judge said.

It was a reference to physician Carlson’s failure to so something to address the injuries he had inflicted on the 34-year-old avid runner who lay by a roadside ditch, bloody and barely conscious, with her husband by her side.

It was something that Dr. Wirt Cross spoke to on the stand as well, trying to address his little sister’s death. “Humans see MENZIES, pg. 26

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings visit the library to sign up in Thursday, Feb. 12 The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church, 6240 Mechanicsville Turnpike, across from Lowe’s. Those who are interested in joining should contact Allison Christian at 804-227-3786 or by email at christianfam@embarqmail. com.

GriefShare, a Christ-centered support group to help those who have lost a loved one, meets at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday through April 2 at New Highland Baptist Church, 9200 New Ashcake Road. Call 550-9601 for more information. New members are welcome to join at any meeting.

For the Love of Cupcakes will be held at the Atlee Branch Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Participants ages 11 and up can create and decorate their own festive cupcake. Call or

advance. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Atlee Library. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Road.

The Booster organization for the Lee-Davis Orchestra is hosting a “Delicious Dessert Musicale” from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lee Davis High School in the Commons. Musical groups and individual musicians from Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee Davis High School will be performing.

Cash prizes for 1st through 3rd place will be awarded.

Admission is $5 per person in advance or $7 at the door and includes the entertainment, desserts, and drinks.

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, 8260 Atlee Road.

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Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

Saturday, Feb. 14

The Hanover Master Gardeners will host a class, Growing Seeds Indoors – Get a Jump Start on your Garden, from 9 to 11 a.m. The class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, visit www.hanovermastergardeners.org or call 804-752-4310. Participants who register will be told where the class will be held.

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Participants can make a valentine, read Garth a story and enjoy a snack provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Sunday, Feb. 15 GriefShare, a support group to help and encourage those who have lost a loved one, will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. in Room E106 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. The group will continue to meet each Sunday through April 19.

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Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

For more information, call or email 366-9645 or kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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Church at 4611 Sadler Road in Glen Allen. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

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Katherine Salotti SALOTTI, Katherine A., of Mechanicsville, passed away February 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John Salotti; sons, Jon, Don (Della) and Steve Salotti; daughter, Terry Rothenberg (Blue); grandsons, Paul and Michael Salotti (Arathi); and granddaughter, Karla Booth (Tom).

Graveside services were held Friday, February 6, 2015, in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Pkwy. in Mechanicsvillewas in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Children’s Miracle Network at www.st.jude.org. childrensmiraclenetworkhospital. org 801-214-7400.

Phyllis Taylor TAYLOR, Phyllis Moore, born, April 20, 1926, daughter of the late Lewis and Martha Moore of Scottsville, passed away on February 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Morten L. Moore and Gerald C. Moore. She is survived by her brother, Leo Thomas “Tom” Moore; nieces and nephews, Geraldine “Deena” Kirkhum, Robert “Bobby” Moore, William “Bill” Moore, Carla Snee, Jimmy Moore, Brenda Gale Moore, Nancy Moore Anderson, Leigh Graham, Wayne Moore and Roger Moore. Phyllis devoted 32 years to the Accounting Department at Sears in Richmond and retired to travel with her husband, Bud Taylor, for several years. They loved to travel in the motorhome, spending the winters in Yuma, Arizona, and visiting relatives on the West Coast. They also loved to attend the Urbana Oyster Festival each year. She visited often with relatives in Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia.

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The news was all good last month when David Budesky, deputy county administrator, presented the Hanover County Board of Supervisors with an update on the pending courthouse project.

On time and under budget are just a few of the terms Budesky used to describe the progress, and ground for the new project could be moved as early as March.

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According to Dr. Thomas Franck, Chickahominy Health District director, that outbreak hasn’t hit any locals. In fact, the last case he and his staff can find on record for the local health district was a RandolphMacon College student who became infected in 1990, he said. Statewide, only 13 cases have been reported between 2009 and 2014, he added.

As of Jan. 30, the Centers for Disease Control reported that 102 people from 14 states had been diagnosed with measles. Virginia has not yet been reached by the outbreak, which has been traced to an initial exposure at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California. Many of those who have been infected were not vaccinated against the

The measles virus lives in disease, according to the CDC. The affected states include the nose and throat mucus of Arizona, California, Colorado, an infected person, according Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, to the CDC. The virus is highly Nebraska, New York, Oregon, contagious, and can spread to Pennsylvania, South Dakota, others through coughing and sneezing. After an infected Texas, Utah and Washington.

Of the confirmed measles person coughs or sneezes, the cases in the United States this virus can live for up to two year, the CDC has linked 92 hours on a surface or in an air percent to the Disneyland-cen- space.

“That’s the tered outbreak. nature of airborne “The absolutely diseases – they can most important way remain suspended to prevent measles in the air for a long is by getting vaccitime, and people nated,” Franck said. can catch it simply In Virginia, vacby breathing in that cination is compulair,” Franck said. sory for all schoolMeasles sympchildren unless their toms generally parents file for a DR. FRANCK appear within seven medical or religious to 14 days after exposure, and exemption.

About 91 percent of pre- begin with high fever, cough, school-aged children have runny nose and red, watery been vaccinated before school eyes, according to the CDC. entrance surveys, Franck said, Within two or three days of and most of those who haven’t the first symptoms, small white are identified by school offi- spots may appear inside the mouth. After three to five days, cials and referred to a doctor. a rash of flat red spots begins to break out, generally starting on the face at the hairline and spreading downward to the neck, trunk, arms and feet.

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People who are younger than 5 and older than 20 are more likely to experience complications from measles.

According to the CDC, those complications can include ear infections, diarrhea, pneumonia, encephalitis and death.

The virus also can cause pregnant women to give birth prematurely or have a low birthweight baby.

If one person has measles, the CDC estimates that 90 percent of those who are close to that person and unvaccinated also will become infected.

In 1978, the CDC set a goal to eliminate measles in the United States by 1982 through widespread vaccination. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) is administered in two doses, one administered at 12 to 15 months of age and the second at 4 to 6 years of age.

The CDC declared measles eliminated from the United States in the year 2000, although actual cases in the years since have ranged from a low of 37 in 2004 to a high of 644 in 2014.

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The bride to be is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent G. Robinson of Highland Springs and the late Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ailstock of Mechanicsville.

The groom to be is the grandson of Mrs. Henri Tardif of West Hartford, Connecticut, and the late Mr. Tardif, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Viggo Pedersen of East Hampton, Connecticut.

Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Christopher Newport University and her Master’s of Science in Psychology from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

She is currently employed by VCU and ECPI University.

Kenneth received his

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KENNETH PEDERSEN and KIMBERLY AILSTOCK to be united in marriage in May Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is cur-

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A May wedding is planned.

For information on Celebrations, contact Michelle Wall at 804-775-4610 or 804-746-1235, ext. 10, or mwall@mechlocal.com

Kara K. Majewski of Mechanicsville and Ted Majewski of Hanover are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Devon S. Majewski, to Jaime D. Rodgers, the son of Robin Kelly and James Rodgers of Mechanicsville.

The couple will be married in the spring of 2015.

‘Delicious Dessert Musicale’ to be held in Commons at Lee-Davis Staff Report news@mechlocal.com The Booster organization for the Lee-Davis Orchestra is hosting a “Delicious Dessert Musicale” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12, at LeeDavis High School in the Commons.

Musical groups and individual musicians from Stonewall

Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School will be performing.

Cash prizes for first through third place will be awarded.

The cost for the evening will be $5 per person in advance or $7 at the door.

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Did you know that JEB Stuart’s cavalrymen almost hung the Tavern keeper for treasonous activities?

Did you know that the Tavern cook and her family followed the Union Army to freedom?

Did you know that after taken prisoner, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and his captors stopped at the Tavern?

David Deal, executive director of the Hanover Tavern, will present a discussion about intriguing people and interesting activities and occurrences at the Tavern, as well as surrounding areas during the Civil War, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as part of the Civil War History of the Tavern.

He will use first-hand accounts, diaries and government records as he weaves a story about life in and around Hanover Courthouse during the war.

The program is being presented free of charge.

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Three counties work to nab pair accused in several crimes

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER — A man and woman charged with crimes in three counties, including Hanover, are accused of incidents that started on Oct. 31 and continued through Nov. 21.

According to Maj. Michael J. Trice of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Shanda Bledsoe and David Light will appear in Hanover County Circuit Court on Feb. 23 and April 20, respectively. He said there was no official address listed for either of the suspects.

Bledsoe and Light have been charged with grand larceny on Oct. 31 in the 12000 block of Wynns Church Road; larceny with intent to sell on Oct. 31 in the 12000 block of Wynns Church Road; attempted breaking and entering on Nov. 19 in the 17000 block of Pouncey Tract Road; breaking and entering on Nov. 21 in the 8100 block of Beatties Mill Road; grand larceny on Nov. 21 in the 8100 block of Beatties Mill Road;

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and larceny with intent to sell on Nov. 21 in the 8100 block of Beatties Mill Road.

The pair also have been charged in a string of break-ins in Powhatan and Chesterfield counties.

They have been lodged at the Pamunkey Regional Jail in Hanover.

Hanover County deputies have been working with the Chesterfield County Police Department and the Powhatan County Sheriff ’s Office on the cases.

The suspect vehicle in a surveillance video from Powhatan was observed on Nov. 21 by a Hanover County deputy and pulled over. The deputy found Bledsoe and Light and property taken from a break-in in Hanover County that day.

The video had been provided by a homeowner in Powhatan County.

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are fallible,” he testified. “But we (as physicians) have a greater responsibility.”

At one point, Carlson, who was intoxicated at 8 a.m. the morning of the incident, apparently tried to leave the scene. Scott Menzies, who had been running with his wife, heard the tires spinning and left his wife’s side to warn the man to stay where he was.

Deneke went far above sentencing guidelines, ordering Carlson to prison for four years and denying a bid by his lawyers to have the doctor report after he had settled his private affairs. Sentencing guidelines ranged from 10 months to a high of two years and 10 months.

Carlson has been free on bond since his arrest the day of the crash in January 2014 on state Route 54, just west of the Hanover government complex. The site is ghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes

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Menzies and her husband were training for the Boston Marathon when she was struck while running toward traffic on the westbound shoulder of the roadway. Tens of thousands of runners around the world staged runs in her honor as word spread of her death.

Carlson’s three young children were left motherless from a crash a decade ago, and six children — a blended family consisting of Carlson’s children and the three of his fiancée — will be fatherless for four years.

Meg Menzies’ mother, Pam Cross, spoke tearfully of losing a young woman who had been her soul mate, the last person she talked to each night by phone and the first person she talked with each morning.

Menzies’ husband, Scott, the police officer, spoke of a distracted professional life lived with love for the couple’s three children but also with

the irreplaceable absence of his wife. And the courtroom heard a haunting recording of the voice mail greeting on Meg Menzies’ cell phone, which Scott Menzies said he repeatedly calls to hear his dead wife’s voice.

“This is Meg,” it says. “I can’t get to the phone right now, but leave a message and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.” Menzies said half of his $130-a-month phone bill pays for the messaging service.

Carlson pleaded guilty in December to involuntary manslaughter. Court files refer to more than 100 letters of support, many of them referencing Carlson’s own tragic past and his contributions to the community and patients since his graduation from the University of Richmond. Carlson’s wife, Claudia, an avid runner, was killed in 2004 when a car crossed the median and struck her vehicle head-on during a visit to upstate New York, where Carlson was raised.

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“We are still two months ahead of the original schedule,” Budesky said. “We are ready to mobilize March 2.”

The project should take

Spring Book Sale and need donations of books and other media to help make the sale a success. The library is located at 9161 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Those who have any gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audio books or VHS tapes they would like to donate are asked to bring them to the front desk of the Atlee Branch Library dur-

feature six courtrooms with build-out space for two more and includes a sally port entrance for prisoners entering and exiting the building.

“We’ll actually have an extra Circuit Court and District Court the day we open. We anticipate at some point in the future this district will receive additional judges and fill those

about 18 months to complete.

“Weather permitting, we’re looking at a target of late fall 2016 for the completion of the facility, with occupancy in late 2016 or early 2017,” he said.

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The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office also will be located in the new facility.

The finalized bid was accepted with a $2 million savings from original architect estimates. “That’s putting us in a very good position,” Budesky said.

He said his office would begin searching for alternative uses for the current courthouse buildings.

“We also have the opportunity to start looking, from a

Planning perspective, at what are our opportunities for the reuse of those existing buildings,” Budesky said. “We also need to determine if we want to reallocate any of the savings from this project to those projects.”

One of the options, among others, being discussed for the future use of the vacated buildings is the relocation of the Central Office of Hanover County Public Schools.

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1963, the CDC estimates that about 3 to 4 million people were infected each year here, with an average 400 to 500 fatalities in an average year, along with 48,000 hospitalizations and about 4,800 cases of measles-related encephalitis.

“I’ve seen cases of measles in Indonesia,” Franck said.

“I can tell you that it can be devastating.” He pointed out that one of the measles cases he witnessed overseas led to encephalitis.

According to the CDC, each year, cases of measles are brought into the United States by travelers who are unvaccinated and live in countries where the disease is still prominent, and can then spread the disease among unvaccinated residents here.

The CDC estimates that the MMR vaccine is 97 percent effective at preventing infection if both doses have been administered.

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“I’ve seen cases of measles in Indonesia. I can tell you that it can be devastating.”

DR. THOMAS FRANCK Director Chickahominy Health District

The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics have taken a unified stance against the claims that MMR vaccinations are responsible for an increase in autism cases.

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the MMR vaccine.

“The bottom line is that the measles vaccination is safe,” Franck said. “There were concerns over the years about the link between the MMR vaccines and autism, and all of those myths have been debunked and proven to be false. There is absolutely no link between the MMR vaccine and autism or any other chronic disease.”

The only published study that purported to prove such a link was eventually retracted by the medical journal that published it, and the doctor who wrote it eventually lost his license to practice medicine, Franck noted.

“All it takes is one research study that purports to show a claim of a problem to get things started,” Franck said.

“Through the Internet, myths and rumors can spread like wildfire.”

To read more about vaccine safety and studies cited by the CDC, visit www.cdc.gov/ vaccinesafety/Vaccines/MMR/ MMR.html.

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN — The Hanover Hawks — the reigning VHSL Group 4A state wrestling champions — lost only one senior to graduation last year, so they had every reason to expect their experience would help them prevail in the Conference 20 championships at Glen Allen High School Saturday.

What Hanover didn’t expect, however, was the contributions of its freshman class, three of whom advanced to the tournament finals — and two of whom won — as the Hawks ran away with the team title with 294.5 points to 178.5 for second-place J.R. Tucker.

Midlothian was third with 149 points, followed by Glen Allen (135), Dinwiddie (129), Caroline (86) and Monacan (49).

Hanover coach Aaron Bradley had high expectations for his team, and it delivered: The Hawks had wrestlers in 12 of the 14 finals, and those wrestlers won nine of those matches. Still, he was pleasantly surprised that the three freshmen — Caleb Smither, David Hoover and Carson Allen — did that well.

“Some of the individual results, (I was) pleasantly surprised,” said Bradley. “The new guys have been working hard, and still had to show up and

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Hanover’s Gray Hart has Monacan’s Ian Baker’s world turned upside down in a 106-pound championship match in the Conference 20 wrestling championships at Glen Allen High School Saturday. Hart won, 9-0.

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Hoover, in the 120-pound class, was the first Hanover freshman of the day to secure a conference championship with a 5-1 victory over a senior, Tucker’s Mikey Banholzer.

“It feels good, putting in the hard work and now it finally pays off,” said Hoover.

His match was close going into the final minute. Hoover had a 3-0 lead, but Banholzer got an escape to make it 3-

1. A takedown by Banholzer would have tied the match, but Hoover, in the final seconds, got the drop instead.

“All he had to do is get a takedown to tie it up and send it into overtime,” said Hoover.

“All that was going through my mind was not letting him get points on me. I saw an opportunity to take him down and I took it.”

The other Hanover freshman to get a state title was

Carson Allen, who defeated Tucker’s Nicolay Arroyo 6-0 for the 138-pound title.

“I didn’t expect it,” said Allen.

“I knew I was going to have a tough match in the finals, but I gutted it through. ... I knew he had the ankle-pick, so the first thing in my mind was, ‘Don’t let him get in on my legs.’ The first shot he got in, and I had a tough battle.”

Smither faced Midlothian’s Will Sayegh in the 113-pound

title match. While he fell 8-4, Bradley was pleased, saying he did well to reach the final as a freshman.

While Tucker head coach Kevin Mable was hoping for a better result, he said he was pleased with the Tigers’ secondplace finish.

“Yeah, we knew Hanover’s tough, and they did an awesome job at this tournament,” said Mable. “Personally, Aaron Bradley is a stud. But we were

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like, ‘Forget about the team score. Just focus on your match and do what you’re supposed to be doing.’ ” Hanover’s other champions were Gray Hart, a 9-0 winner over Monacan’s Ian Baker in the 106-pound title match; J.D. Gregory, who pinned Midlothian’s Eric Hogge at the 3:11 mark for the 126-pound title; Tyler Flora, who defeated Midlothian’s Michael Dunn 5-0 for the 132-pound title; Reggie Mouton, who beat the Trojans’ Corbin Dunn 9-6 for the 145pound title; Corbin Allen, who pinned Tucker’s Josh Cannon at 1:08 for the 160-pound title; T.J. Allen, who defeated Glen Allen’s Chris Diaz 16-6 in the 195pound title match; and Tanner Lacey, who beat Dinwiddie’s Canaan Mills 3-2 in six rounds for the 220-pound title.

The other four champions were Caroline’s Ben Crawford, who defeated Hanover’s Ben Mahone 15-3 for the 152pound title; Glen Allen’s Chip Sturek, who pinned Tucker’s Zaki Mohsin in 2:45 for the 170-pound championship; Tucker’s Jack Somers, who edged Glen Allen’s Nick Parrish 3-2 for the 182-pound title; and Dinwiddie’s Malik Wilkins, who defeated Hanover’s Aaron Gallagher 15-3 for the 285pound championship.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Eagles soar above Conference 11 field

By Gabrielle Gonzalez Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE — Mills Godwin coach Chris Harris was hoisted on the shoulders of his wrestlers Saturday after being named Coach of the Year and leading the Eagles to the Conference 11 championship with 196.5 points.

“This is probably my favorite team I’ve had,” Harris said smiling. “And we only have two seniors, so we are still a young team.”

Atlee came in second at 180.5, led by Charles Belvin at 195, who remained undefeated this season at 39-0 with 24 pins.

Tournament host Lee-Davis followed in third place at 174.

Freshman Jonathan Conrad

(138) placed first in the conference, beating Henrico’s Xavier Young.

Lee-Davis senior David Boyle (36-5) also placed first in his weight class, 152, after a hammerlock and pin of Cohan Call from Atlee.

Though Highland Springs placed fourth at 143, a few of the individuals from the team really stood out. K.C. Hinton (182) defeated Trey Turnage of Mills Godwin, bumping his season record to 19-1.

Caleb Meyers (24-3) of Highland Springs was the underdog in the final at 113 pounds, but managed to hang on against Mills Godwin’s Chance Ohn (30-4) and win 6-5. Ohn defeated Meyers earlier in the season with an 8-3 decision.

“I looked at the clock and saw 5 seconds left,” Meyers explained for the win. “It feels awesome. I give all the credit to God.” The remaining team scores were Douglas Freeman, 130.5; Hermitage 118.5; Deep Run 64; Henrico, 51.

Conference 33 Every King William wrestler finished in the top four places as the Cavaliers won the Conference 33 championships at King William Saturday.

King William finished with 163.5 points, followed by the Panthers with 148. Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School was third with 132 points, followed

by Arcadia (97) and Nandua (74).

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Above, Lee-Davis’ 152-pounder David Boyle pressures Highland Springs’ De’Andre Henderson in a semifinal match in the conference 11 wrestling championships at Lee-Davis Saturday. Left, tlee’s Thomas Haynie dumps Deep Run’s Hayden Sharpe in a 126-pound semifinal match.

Kevin Overstreet (126 pounds), Aaron Duszynski (132), Kyle Harley (145) and Tyler Gilbertson (220) each won their respective weight classes

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tlee’s Olivia Fisher (front) and Oakleigh Hogg swim to first- and second-place finishes, respectively, in the girls’ 100-yard breaststroke in the Conference 11 swim championships at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday. Fisher finished in 1:08.64.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND — Because of realignment last year, Atlee’s and Lee-Davis’ swim teams were split into different conferences for the start of their postseason tournaments. Both faced long drives to Virginia Beach, competing against teams they rarely saw before, before being reunited for the Region 5A South meet, which was also on the road.

This year, they had a much shorter drive to start their postseason.

The Raiders and Confederates got to stay in Conference 11; and, as its only swimming representatives, just competed against each other; and they got to do so at the Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday night.

Atlee won overall, but both teams benefitted from the arrangement, as they were able

to qualify more swimmers than they likely would have otherwise for the Region 5A South meet, which will be held at the Midtown Aquatic Center in Newport News Friday and Saturday.

“I am very excited,” said Atlee head coach Karen Seeber.

“We’ve got some kids that are going to the regional meet that might not have had a chance if we were in a different conference – and it was great to see them compete today. We had some really great times.”

Lee-Davis head coach Stuart Bernstein agreed.

“Regionals are right over the horizon and we are prepared, taking almost everybody we brought to conferences. So I’m super excited,” said Lee-Davis head coach Stuart Bernstein. “I think it’s going to give us a little more depth.”

But the depth advantage may – or may not – prove fleeting.

“What you’ll find is the top swimmers are going to show themselves,” Bernstein said.

“But you should have some swimmers who may not be as fast, but should show greater improvements in times because they are swimming up to the competition and they want to do better.”

The swimmers enjoyed being able to go up against competitors they have known for years.

“Swimming is really a huge family,” said Lee-Davis’ Jordan Witherow, who won two boys events – the 100-yard butterfly and 500 freestyle – and was part of one winning relay, the 200 medley relay with Ryan Griffiths, Tyler Carneal and Austin Farrar. “I’ve known everybody that I swim against since I was a little kid. You know who you’re swimming, what they’re capable of, and it makes

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Midlothian sweeps Conference 20 track titles

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND — Midlothian has a long tradition of track and field success, and Trojans coach Stan Morgan’s name is highly regarded among his colleagues, but, Thursday night, his team did something it hadn’t done in his memory: sweep the Conference 20 boys and girls championships in a combined Conference 11 and 20 meet at the Arthur Ashe Center.

In Conference 11, Atlee had clinched the girls’ title with a 50-point lead — although the final event, the triple jump — was just beginning as of press time. In the closest meet of the evening, Highland Springs held off Lee-Davis for the second consecutive year to win its second straight boys indoor title.

Midlothian literally ran away with the boys’ title, finishing 50 points ahead of second place Glen Allen 159-109.

The Trojans girls had nearly a 30-point lead over the Jaguars, 165.5-137.333, heading into the

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Hanover’s Leila Haynesworth reaches for more air in the girls triple jump at the Conference 20 track championships at the Arthur Ashe Center Thursday.

triple jump.

“It feels very good to sweep,” Morgan said. “Everybody performed pretty much the way we were hoping they would.”

Morgan said the Trojans’ main strengths were in the distance races, hurdles and jumps.

“I have a bunch of young distance girls and Glen Allen has quite a few distance girls,

so we knew it was going to be a little tough there,” Morgan said. “But then in the jumps and hurdles, we have Alice Babashak. We just felt like Alice and Gabby (Runge), those girls, would make up some points.

“In the distance guys, I have Collin Hahn, Evan Benjamin and Randy Hahn. I’ve got a good (hurdler) in Josh Rominger. ...

It’s an honor for the boys and girls both to win.”

Last year, Highland Springs’ boys won the Conference 11 indoor title — all with LeeDavis on the Springers’ heels.

This year was no different, with just eight points separating the teams going into the 1,600meter relay.

The Confederates had an outside chance of catching up with Highland Springs had the Springers fumbled the baton.

“It was a close day the entire day. The competition was really good today,” said Highland Springs coach Matt Gifford. “I knew our kids were going to have to step it up. ... The 4x4, they did a great job today, stepping up, doing exactly what we needed to do in order to maintain that conference championship.”

If the Confederates had won the race and the Springers failed to finish, the teams would have finished tied for first. But the Springers didn’t run conservatively, going for the win and finishing just a few steps behind

Hermitage, which edged LeeDavis by inches for the win.

“It was very exciting,” said Lee-Davis assistant coach Joey Wingo. “It was a total team race between Hermitage, Highland Springs and us. It was very much like last year. …

The three teams were duking it out at conference last year, at regionals last year and at state last year – all coming down to the wire.”

John Webb, who anchored the race for Highland Springs, said he did not feel overly pressured.

“I just knew what I had to do,” Webb said. “I knew my team did great — we came out with a lot of first places, so no, no pressure at all.”

Still, Webb thought he could have done a bit more.

“I was a little hurt,” Webb said. “If I would have worked a little harder at the end, lifted my knees more, I’m pretty sure we could have run away with that, too. But it’s no biggie. We still won the conference.”

Lee-Davis’ boys team began

the season lacking a number of its big scorers from last year – Paul Adam, Haiden Lamb, Grayson Morgan and Lee Warren – graduated last year. So the Confederates were pleased with their second place finish.

“It was a total team effort,” Wingo said. “We contributed in every running event and all the field events, so we were very happy with the outcome even though we came up a little short. But the team we lost to, they are the defending state champions.”

Atlee head coach Jim Triempler said the Raiders’ girls went into the tournament with a sense of destiny.

“The girls last year won a state title. We had a large number of our girls back, and I just think they felt that they should continue to have a good season this year,” Triempler said. “I think we got off to a good start to our postseason today.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Hanover gymnasts win Conference 20 championship

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Hanover gymnast Ashleigh Bryant won three of the four events at the Conference 20 championship at Hanover High School Wednesday night, but she still could not win the allaround title.

Glen Allen’s Savannah Leonard edged her by 0.05 of a point.

But the sting of that defeat was soothed by a bigger prize.

The Hawks, with 128.79 points, defeated the Jaguars as well as J.R. Tucker’s Tigers for the Conference 20 championship.

“It’s a little upsetting,” Bryant,

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a senior, said. “But I’m very happy with how I did – kind of surprised.”

Bryant won the vault with a score of 8.7, the balance beam with a score of 8.6, and the floor performance with a score of 9.225. She finished second to Leonard on the uneven bars with a score of 7.95.

Leonard’s score of 8.7 on the bars gave her the edge she needed to overtake Bryant for the overall title. Leonard was a close second or third in the other events: third on the vault with an 8.6, second on the balance beam with a 8.225 and second on the floor with a 9.0.

Leonard also was named

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Gymnast of the Year, quite an achievement for a sophomore who is in her first year of competition for the Jaguars. An elbow injury last year prevented her from competing as a freshman. But she had been competing for club teams the past two years.

“It helped me get the skills I need for high school gymnastics,” Leonard said.

While disappointed that Bryant missed out on the allaround championship, Hanover head coach Jessica Webb was “relieved” that the Hawks earned the team title.

“We worked hard for it,” Webb said. “We knew it was

going to be neck-and-neck.”

Webb said a positive outlook helped Hanover finish on top.

“They came in with a good attitude,” Webb said. “We had a rocky start, but they didn’t let it get to them. In every event, we started fresh and just kept hitting the routines. They stayed positive all night. Nobody got frustrated.”

Conference 11 Lee-Davis finished a close second to winner Douglas Freeman despite Rebels winning all four events as well as the all-around gymnast title in the Conference 11 championships at Deep Run.

Kameryn Shears was the heavy hitter for Freeman, winning the vault (9.475), bars (9.35), floor (9.55) and allaround (37.45). Shears was also named conference gymnast of the year.

Freeman scored 137.28 points, with Lee-Davis just five points short with a total of 132.3.

Confederates head coach Cy Witherow said their success was the product of a solid team effort, not of individual standout performances.

“I was real pleased with the outcome of the meet,” Witherow said. “I told them going in that if they put together a really good

meet, we could finish first or second. … Everyone contributed to the win. Some kids did a little bit better than others, but I think what gave us the win was nobody had a horrible day and everybody had a pretty good day.”

Deep Run barely edged Atlee for third place with 129.5 points to the Raiders’ 128.2.

Conference 15 Patrick Henry finished a very close second to Mountain View in the Conference 15 championships at Brooke Point High School in Stafford County. see GYMNASTS, pg. 35

Three Atlee football players sign letters of intent with colleges

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A trio of Atlee football players -- Tramell Carey (left), Ricky DeBerry (third from left) and Austin Cannon (second from right) -- formally signed letters of intent to continue their careers

Hall to UNCW

beyond high school in a ceremony Wednesday. Carey is joined by his mother, Letitia Beasley (seated); and sister, Zaliah Carey (standing). DeBerry is joined by his mother, Angela

Hanback to UVa

DeBerry (seated); father, Rick DeBerry; and grandmother, Wilma Spates. Cannon is joined by his mother, Debbie Cannon (seated); father, Mike Cannon; and sister, Elizbeth Cannon.

Lowe to Duke

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Patrick Henry soccer player Berkley Hall (second from right) commits to play for the University of North CarolinaWilmington in a National Signing Day ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday.

138.575-136.625.

Patrick Henry’s Sierra Baxter Continued from pg. 34 likewise came close, overtaking Mountain View’s Emily Brutski The Wildcats, despite struggles for the all-around title, with in their final event, the bal- little more than a point separatance beam, held off the Patriots ing Baxter and the champion,

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Eli Hanback (second from right) signed a letter of intent to play football for the University of Virginia in a National Signing Day ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. With him are (from left) Patrick Henry prinicpal Wanda Bibb; his mother, Lisa Hanback, and his father Don Hanback.

37.45-35.625.

Patriots head coach Austin Beazley said a mostly strong start helped Patrick Henry advance as a team to the Region 5A North championships.

“Keion [Greenhow] had a bit of a stumble on beam, but everybody else really started off strong on beam, which I think really helped us out,” Beazley said. “We had probably our best

India Lowe (seated, second from right), committed to continuing her track & field career at Duke University in a National Signing Day ceremony at Atlee High School Wednesday. Lowe was joined by her mother, Barbie Curtis (seated, second from left) and (clockwise, from left) her sister, Zoe Curtis; her cousin, Michael Greene; her brother, Meliq Lowe; her AAU coach, Donna Haynesworth; Hanover Supervisor Ed Via; and her aunt, Edmonia Iverson.

day of the year on the floor – and that really helped – and good vaults.”

Brutski won the uneven bars with a score of 8.8. Patrick Henry’s Keion Greenhow fin-

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ished third (8.45), Baxter finished fourth (8.125), and Emily Johnson finished sixth (7.975).

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Atlee upends Glen Allen with last-minute win

By Weldon Bradshaw For The Mechanicsville Local

lead in the third quarter, we’ll grind it out possession by possession.”

Stephen Hurd’s 3-pointer from the right wing 5:28 from the end tied the game at 48.

Glen Allen’s Aaron Fowlkes answered with a 3-pointer at 4:12.

Then, Hurd scored from inside, and Jenkins hit a layup in transition off a pass from Andrew Foster to put Atlee up 52-51 at 3:00.

After Keandre Robinson’s free throw at 1:07 gave GA a 58-56 lead, Atlee’s Brett Ayer drilled a 3-pointer from the left wing at 0:48.

It was his second of the final period from behind the arc and gave the Raiders a 59-58 lead that they never relinquished.

Mark Gormus/Times-Dispatch “I’d been frustrated all game Glen Allen’s Grayson Midulla (5) and Atlee’s Jarris Hendricks (21) battle for the ball during the first because they were putting a man half of the Raiders’ 61-48 victory over the host Jaguars Tuesday.

GLEN ALLEN — A minute, 23 seconds remained in the Atlee-Glen Allen basketball game Tuesday night when Raiders’ Robert Jenkins, his team trailing by a point, stepped to the free throw line and bounced back-to-back shots off the rim.

Focus on the next play, coach Phil Reynolds’ voice played in his head. Basketball always gives second chances.

So it did, and Jenkins took advantage.

As a result, the Raiders, with the 5-foot-11 junior point guard dropping in 22 points, defeated Glen Allen 61-58 on the Jaguars’ court.

“I missed those two,” Jenkins said, “and I was determined to get it back on defense, which Allen used a third-quarter surge we did.

“It’s all about not getting to take a 42-32 lead on Grayson Midulla’s layup at 4:17. down on yourself.”

The Raiders, with Jenkins After a close first half, Glen

“We trust our defense,” scoring nine points, closed the period with an 11-4 run that cut Reynolds said. “We never press. the Jaguars’ lead to 44-41 enter- Never run a half-court trap.

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the meet that much more fun.”

Atlee’s Madeline White, who won two girls events – the 200 individual medley 100 butterfly – agreed with Witherow.

“A lot of us swim year-round and we know who we’re going to compete with,” White said.

“That’s why I like having the two teams, because I know who’s my competition and who’s not. … Hanover County always has their pump-up, get-together, excitement thing.”

Conference 18 Hanover, the sole Conference 20 swim team, had to travel to Midtown Aquatic Center in Newport News to join Conference 18’s meet. The Hawks swept the competition, winning the boys and girls meets by more than 100 points each.

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on me and I couldn’t get open for 3,” said Ayer, a 5-10 senior.

“I just had to stick through it, plow through the game.

“Then, I got open. My teammates found me.”

Glen Allen had a great look a moment later, but a tie-up ensued on the battle for the rebound, and the possession arrow gave Atlee the ball.

As the Jaguars pressed relentlessly, the Raiders got the ball in Jenkins’ hands. Quickly, he drew a foul, then stepped to the line at 0:20 and dropped in both free throws to secure the win.

“My second chance,” Jenkins said. “Get fouled again. Knock down both.

“Even though I missed the two (earlier), I was ready to go back to the line and make the game-winning free throws.”

Hanover swimmers participating in the conference meet qualified for the Region 4A South meet, which was held Monday at the Midtown Aquatic Center.

Hanover head coach George Massey was thrilled.

“The way the team swam was just out of this world,” Massey said. “One of our primary goals this season was to compete for the conference championship.

Last year, the team wasn’t in a position to do that. This year, I felt like, ‘Hey, we’re going to swim hard. We’re going to swim fast. I think we can make this happen.’ ” Region 5A North Patrick Henry’s Jacob Cox, Scotty Mizelle, Dalton Nash and Ted Schubert qualified for the Virginia High School League Group 5A state swimming championships after their work in the Region 5A North meet at Freedom Aquatic Center in Manassas Friday.

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60

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37

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(ESPN)

7

(CSN)

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7

(CSN)

8

(8-ABC)

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(6-CBS)

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12

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Southern Chefs

PGA Tour Golf

NASCAR Racing

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13

(65-CW)

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Paid Prog.

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(USA)

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33

(USA)

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34

(TNT)

Supernatural Salvation

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35

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“It’s Complicated”

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Bar Rescue ’

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To Be Announced

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Last Frontier

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Rangers

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K.C. Under. Mickey

53

(FAM)

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60

(LIFE)

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56

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301

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320

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Parents

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Law & Order: SVU

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(NICK)

Sanjay

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53

(FAM)

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60

(LIFE)

›› “For Colored Girls” (2010, Drama) Kimberly Elise, Janet Jackson. Å

“Back to School Mom”

56

(AMC)

Groundhog (:45) Better Call Saul Uno Å

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301

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Real Time, Bill

320

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10 PM

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5:30

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6 PM

6:30

Good Day

7 PM

7:30

8 PM

9 PM

9:30

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Austin

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Better Call Saul Mijo

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4

(ESPN)

7

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Blue Bloods ’ Å

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12

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15

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College Basketball: Western Kentucky at Marshall.

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23

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Masterpiece Classic (N)

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34

(TNT)

(2:00) “Bad Boys II”

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NBA All-Star Weekend

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Donnie Loves Jenny ’

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To Be Announced

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(2:30) ››‡ “Twilight” (2008)

60

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56

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301

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6 PM

6:30

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The Year in Movies (N)

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The Bachelor (N) ’ Å

9

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PGA Tour Golf

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CSI: Crime Scene

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(35-FOX) Best Pressure Cooker!

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Simpsons

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(12-NBC) Rugby

NBC News

SNL 40th Red

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Paid Prog.

Browns

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“Shall We Dance?” Å

The Little Master (N) Capitals

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SportsCenter (N) (Live) Å

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deacon and various other positions with numerous churches and was currently a member of Shalom Baptist Church.

He was a charter member of Chamberlayne Baptist Church and Olney Baptist Church in Maryland. The family received friends on Friday, February 6, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 7 at Shalom Baptist Church, 6395 Mechanicsville Trpk., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the “Covenant

Fund” at Covenant Woods, 7090 Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be left at woodyfuneralhome.com.

Francis Towsey TOWSEY, Francis Carlton “Carl,” 93, widower of Carrie Lee, passed away January 30, 2015. He is survived by three children, David and Sharon Towsey, Anne Hart, Kathy and David Lester. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Melissa and Jessica Towsey, Joyce Anne Wolfe, Herbert Hart, Michelle Humes and Leslie Heck. He loved his seven great-grandchildren, Emma and Cooper Wolfe,

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Liam and Frankie Hart, Jake Humes, and Maddox and Talon Heck. Mr. Towsey was proud to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Navy. Graveside services were held Friday, February 6, 2015 in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 “G” Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20005. Arrangements were provided by the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home.

Earlene Tuck TUCK, Earlene J., 72, of Mechanicsville, joined the Lord in his home on February 4, 2015.

Earlene is survived by her loving

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husband of 52 years, Lonnie L. Tuck; only son, David Tuck; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Tuck of Palmyra. The light of her life was her three grandchildren, Hayley, Allyson, and Aiden Tuck. She is also survived by her only brother, Jerry Johnson; sister-in-law, Josephine Johnson.

The family would like to extend its appreciation to family members, friends, and their families, along with members of Medi Home Health and Hospice, especially Melanie and Christy for their service and comfort.

Special thanks are sent to Pat Gill, Betty Flippo. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at woodyfuneralhome.com.

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UMBERGER, Joe Max, 85, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Germantown, Maryland, passed February 2, 2015. Born April 23, 1929 in Bland County, he was enlisted in the National Guard and later became a truck driver and heavy equipment operator until he retired.

He was a member of New Bethesda Baptist Church and started a Mission Church to Bland County. Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Irene A. Umberger, who he married in 1978; his devoted sons, Gary Umberger (Christine) and Todd Umberger (Shirley); loving stepchildren, Donna Woodrome (Bob), Beth

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Whitworth (Barry), David Bateman (Susan) and Dan Bateman (Pat); as well as his loving brother, Earl Umberger; five grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Family received friends and held services at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Rd. Interment was held in Germantown Baptist Church Cemetery, Germantown, Maryland.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the New Bethesda Benevolent Fund, 9019 New Bethesda Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Arrangements were by the Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Road Sunday Worship 9:30am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed. We are a welcoming, inclusive faith community.

Nursery Provided ∂ 804-559-9302 Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.org

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

Immanuel Episcopal Church Welcomes You! 3263 Old Church Rd., Mechanicsville. Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 9am & 11am, Adult Christian Education at 10am, Nursery 11am-12:15pm, Refreshments at 12:15pm. Godly Play (Children’s Christian Education) at 10:55am on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month (children will join their families in church for Communion). Healing Service with Holy Eucharist on Wednesdays at 6:15pm. 779-3454 or immanueloc.org.

Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided 9am & 10:15am Sunday School 9:30 - 10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 8:30 or 11am, Sunday School @ 9:45.

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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall).

Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club.

Family oriented & God-centered.

Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior.

798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295.

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

Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sun. Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sunday. School 9:30.

Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds.

Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com

PRESBYTERIAN Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Sunday School 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org Rev. James E. Salyers, Pastor Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional

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

Worship Service, 11am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9 am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) ; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:30 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Rev. Joe Kendrick, pastor 781-0330, www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116 Sun. Worship 10:30 AM, Visit Us On FB Info: 335-6728 / graceunitedfc@gmail.com Glenn Hawkins, Pastor "Love God, Learn Bible, Care for People" Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hanover Courthouse Rd. 730-1500.

Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sun 11am Svc 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. hbchanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Tyler Burkett, Student Minister Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am.

Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30am & 11am, Sun. Sch. 9:45 am, Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 HE Brews Cafe 9:00am Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. Supper 5:30pm(Sept- May) Wed. Activities for Children Youth & Adults 6:15pm www.shalombaptist.net

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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Chrissy Vaughan, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am.

Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services.

Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville.

Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

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All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HOMES FOR SALE Tired of yard Work? Rock Creek Villas is the answer....55+ community just minutes from Mechanicsville. Custom built homes starting at $266,000. Call HomeLife Access Realty, 804-798-7878 for more information. Model home available for viewing.

ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

Ask how you can reach over 63,000 households in Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterfield!

APARTMENTS UNFURN. King William - Colonial Square 2-bdrm, eat-in kitchen, washer/ dryer, excellent location. From $735/mo. Open 7-days a week by appt. Call 804-769-0867, colonial-squareapartments.com LakeRidge Square Apartments, Voted Hanover’s Best for 2013!

"Superior" Resident Satisfaction Award! "Go With The Best!"

Spacious 2BR/2BA Apartment Homes.

Washer/Dryer/Alarm and all Appliances included.

Commercial Real Estate for Rent INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE King William Commerce Park 3-Warehouse spaces available, 1250 sq. ft bays rent separately or rent all together. Also, 2-office spaces 1250 sq. ft each for rent. Call for prices & details, 804-339-7541.

Business & Service Directory CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING Absolute Cleaning Tailored to your Needs! Res/Comm. Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time.

Bonded & Insured. Member BBB. Laurie, 305-4068.

Windmill Way, 2-bedrooms, Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher in the island, balcony or patio.

From $835. www.windmill-way.com Open 7-Days a week by Appointment 804-340-2828

YOU READ THIS.

Platinum Cleaners - A Maid you can count on. Affordable home cleaning.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured. All taxes paid. Please call 804-397-7787

TAX PREPARATION

Davis Financial Services, LLC Tax Preparation Serving Hanover & Surrounding Areas Convenient - I can come to You Henry Davis III, CPA - Call 914-6233

So will thousands of others. Call

746-1235

TO PLACE YOUR AD HERE!

(804) 746-1235 ext. 3

FAX: (804) 730-0476 or classifieds@mechlocal.com MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

HOUSES UNFURNISHED 3br, 2.5 ba townhouse for rent @ $1,300/mo available March 1, 2015 in Lee Davis Schools, behind TGI Fridays.

Has entrance hall; dining room; great room; breakfast area; all appliances; tool shed, parking in front and rear; rear fence; and, pool access.

For appointment contact Kristy @ (804) 836-7737

An Eye For Detail House Cleaning Offering Senior Discounts Exc Ref, Free Est, Lic & Ins 804-262-2603

www.lakeridgesquare.com 866-610-1221 804-550-3566 Fax 2 miles from VCC Mall and all conveniences!

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

Announcements GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES Tired of the indoors? Want to get outside, get muddy and make some noise? We are the 12th Va Infantry Regiment Co. B. We are a family friendly reenacting unit with a long lineage. We are looking for people to take the field with us and experience history first hand. All are welcome; Military, Civilian, Ladies and Children. There truly is something for all so shake off the winter blues and embark on a new hobby today. Call Denny, 804-512-2621.

LOST LOST: Male dog "Cain" English Setter, 3 yrs old, mostly white & black. Missing from Hanover Court House Area on 1/26. REWARD!! Call 804-337-1830 or email: bethharris@rocketmail.com

Merchandise FIREWOOD & FUEL Seasoned Firewood For Sale.

Small/Large Loads Delivered.

Call 229-2694

Mattress Truck Load Sale - Twin $89; Full $99; Queen $129; King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.

Recruitment CONSTRUCTION & TRADES Electrician or Plumber Now Hiring for an immediate opening. Excellent Benefits.

Must have valid Drivers License.

Email to mckeever.office@gmail.com

EDUCATION & TRAINING Liberty Christian School and Child Development Center is looking for a full time teachers aide for our Child Development Center. Please send in your resume or call 746-3062 for more information.

GENERAL Experienced Nail Tech needed at Charlie Hair Care in Mechanicsville.

Please call 804-291-7985.

GENERAL Wait Staff & Golf Staff Mattaponi Springs Golf Club is seeking enthusiastic, reliable individuals to join our team as (part-time/seasonal) Wait Staff (must be at least 21), Cook, Golf Shop and Outside Golf Staff. Playing Privilege on an Award Winning Course, Discounted Meals, Uniforms Provided.

Apply in person at 22490 Penola Road, Ruther Glen, VA.

HEALTHCARE Home Health Care needed in Mechanicsville. Hours can be flexible.

Please call 804-789-0759.

LPN-FT, for primary care practice in King William. Office experience/EHR preferred.

Submit resume to 434-581-1704 / e-mail hr@cvhsinc.org. EOE

TRANSPORTATION Part-time Seasonal Truck Driver CDL, Drug Test & DMV Records Required. Retirees Welcome!

Please apply in person: Crop Production Services, Aylett.

804-769-9200. EOE

ADVERTISE

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Full-Time Fertilizer Applicator CDL Preferred. Drug Test & DMV Records Required. Please apply in person, Crop Production Services, Aylett. 804-769-9200. EOE

Hanover - Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Masoleum crypt and extra interment right. Building B, Tier D, Row 11 C. Will pay for cemetery re-deeding fee. Item exchange through N.E.T. within the US. Today’s price $10,000. Will sacrifice for $7,500. 804-769-1556.

Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!

STYLIST WANTED A New Length Hair & Day Spa is looking for a full time, experienced stylist with clientele. Please email resumes to anewlengthsalon@hotmail.com or call (804)730-7677

Ask how you can reach over 63,000 households in Mechanicsville, Powhatan, Goochland and Chesterfield!

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY

ELECTRICAL

EXCAVATING

Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812 jwmartinjr01@gmail.com

Affordable Generator - Installations, Sales, Service & Repairs Free Estimates. BBB. Call 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com

A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Excavation Clearing & Site Work, Road & Driveway Construction & Repair, All Size Ponds, Grading, Shore Line Repairs & Erosion Control. Lic. Fully Ins. 746-2605

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning.

746-1056

Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp.

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

FENCING

Automatic Backup Generators Authorized Generac Installer Licensed & Insured 804-389-0128 www.phelpscontracting.com

**Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

Charles Stanley, Jr. Paving & Sealing Free Estimates.

Call 804-306-9428

CRH Electric - Class A Contractor - BBB Excellent w/ Troubleshooting, Panel Upgrades, Recess Lighting, Anything Electrical. Master Electrician. Lic / Cert. www.crh-electric.com or 804-439-3470

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

Call 746-1235 to find out about advertise with The Local in print and online!

Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

Winters Fencing 627-2935 Best Prices!

Licensed & Insured.

Free Estimates.

DRIVEWAYS

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HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS FLOORS Flooring Installation - Hardwood, Laminate, Refinishing.

Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates.

Call William, 804-640-1153 Better Business Bureau Accredited

GENERAL CONTRACTORS

∂ Custom Built-Ins ∂ Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels ∂ Additions ∂ Structural Repairs ∂ Custom Homes ∂ Docks ∂ Class A Contractor ∂ Lic./Ins. ∂ 20 yrs. exp.

(804) 937-8638 maplecreekcontracting@gmail. com

Purcell Construction Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellCons truction.Biz Custom Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Home Repairs ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Kitch∂ en & Bath Remodels Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 31 yrs exp ∂ BBB ∂ Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available. **10% Off Any Job Over $2500**

GUTTER GUTTER CLEANING Licensed /Insured Free Estimates Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668

Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 16 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

HEATING BELL CREEK Heating Cooling Service & Preventative Maintenance. 31 yrs exp. Lic. BBB 559-1045.

West End Heating and Air 804-288-4747 Sales • Service • Installation 20 Years Experience www.westendheatingandair.com

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HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small.

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 262-8845 or 840-0464

DRYWALL REPAIR All repairs up to 2 ft x 2 ft $100.

Class A Lic. Free Estimates. 40 yrs Exp. All your building needs satisfied.

George at 804-690-2767

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

Clean & Dependable.

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

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

LAWN CARE

PAINTING

FRESH START LANDSCAPING & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing, Underbrush, Small Demolition,Tree Work, Grass Cutting, Mulch, Property Clean Up. No job too small. Call Anthony at 399-1917 Green Hills Landscaping & Complete Lawn Care Leaf removal, fall clean up, hedges trimmed, mulching, gutter cleaning. Insured. References Free Estimates. Call 730-4567 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair.

Call 746-0827, ext. 2.

PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 JAY-M’S POWER WASHING Houses, Decks, Driveways -- Small Handyman Services -Free Est/Lic & Ins 730-4969/363-6988

R. J. Davis Lawncare, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Services & Turf Care Packages 798-0492 www.RJDavisLawnCare.com

Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Yard Clean Up, Leaf Removal Mowing, Trimming 779-7046

Aguilar Plumbing -For all your Service & Plumbing Needs. Drain Cleaning Included. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates. Flat Rates. Senior Discounts. Jorge 804-503-6530 Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979

Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

ROOFING A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705133754. Ins. BBB. Call 226-9293

Todd’s Lawn Care Leaf Removal, Mulching, Grass Cutting.

Also, seasoned firewood for sale.

Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185 Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

LAWN CARE

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

A Custom Landscaping -Done RightSpring Clean Up. Mulching, Pruning, Debris Removal, Powerwashing.

Locally Owned/Operated. No contracts.

Free Est. Lic/Ins. 543-1287

ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential.

Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE Commercial and Residential Landscaping Including design installation & maintenance, 12month contracts, irrigation installation & maintenance, hardscapes, driveway stone, drainage issues, outdoor lighting, mulch delivery & leaf removal services with curbside pickup.

Lic/Ins. Call (804)746-2605

E.J. Hornung Excellent References.

Interior & Exterior. Great Rates.

746-5613

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Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700

24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood.

Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

PLUMBING

It Fitz Plumbing

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping Year Round Maintenance Programs Available Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

TREE SERVICE

Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates.

Call 550-3260

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351

TREE SERVICE

ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm.

Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580

A People’s Tree Service Professional work at a reasonable rate. Insured.

Free Estimates. Mulch.

Call 730-2163.

A SUPERIOR LANDSCAPE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL TREE REMOVAL SERVICES Pruning, Stump Grinding, Emergency Services & Grapple Trucks available. Certified Arborists, Free estimates, Licensed & insured. 804-746-2605

Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!!

MC/VISA/Discover.

Trimming ∂ Topping ∂ Removal Storm Damage ∂ Stump Removal Landscaping ∂ Fully Insured Credit Cards Accepted! BBB Call 539-4858

Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663 Committed Experience Over 20Years!

New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation.

VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144 Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured.

Call 264-9352

L&J Landscaping And Tree Service, LLC (804) 229-2694 1 Call For All Your Tree Needs Tree & Stump Removal, Bucket Truck and Climber 24 Hr Emergency Service.

Free Est. Fully Insured.

Pay it Forward Tree Service - Log Split & Storm Damage. Pay what your budget will allow. Minimum climb price. Credit Cards Accepted. 22 yrs. exp. Ins. Troy 387-3434

Email us at news@mechlocal.com or sports@mechlocal.com

Your Pruning Specialist Over 10 Years Deadwood/Thinning, Crown/Weight Reduction, Tree/Stump Removal, Property Maintenance, Paver Patios, Retaining Walls. Insured.

For a free estimate call, 804-385-7864 hanoverpuningandhardscapeinc.com

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025

To advertise, email us at sales@mechlocal.com

FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT

02/11-02/12

CUPID’S WORD SEARCH

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

HOROSCOPES

CLUES ACROSS 1. Fashion dandy 4. Cycles per second 7. Strikebreaker 11. Aquatic reptile (informal) 13. Express pleasure 14. Swiss river 15. Contains cerium 17. Ribonucleic acid 18. On top 19. Taxis 21. Banking machine 22. Small salamander 23. Voltage 25. Pointed summit 27. DWTS host 33. In a way, smoked 34. Peat moss source 35. W. African nation Sierra ___ 36. Cocoa plum tree 41. Holiday (informal) 44. Venezuelan capital 46. DWTS hostess 48. Hideouts 50. Actress Lupino 51. The content of cognition 53. Point one point N of due E 55. Plunder a town

59. No. Albanian dialect 60. No (Scottish) 61. Blatted 64. X2 = a Pacific tourist commune 65. AKA option key 66. Angelina’s spouse 67. “Wedding Crashers” Wilson 68. Grassland, meadow 69. Laughing to self (texting) CLUES DOWN 1. Licenses TV stations 2. Metal-bearing mineral 3. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.)

4. A bottle with a stopper 5. Short labored breath 6. Hair washing soap 7. Steam bath 8. “R.U.R.” playwright Karel 9. Beside one another in lines 10. Not straight 12. Former OSS 16. Truck driver’s radio 20. Dried-up 24. Million gallons per day (abbr.)

26. Encircle (archaic)

27. ‘__ death do us part 28. A single unit 29. A siemens 30. Prohibition 31. V. William’s clothing line 32. Scotland’s poet’s initials 37. Auto 38. Single spot card in a deck 39. Crow sound 40. Former CIA 42. Factory where arms are made 43. Radioactive unit 44. Scoundrel 45. Freshwater duck genus 47. 9 decades 48. Makes tractors 49. 55120 51. Southeast Nigeria people 52. Arab sailing vessel 54. Hay bundle 56. Blood type 57. Driver compartment 58. “Das Kapital” author Marx 62. Consume food 63. Dental degree

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, state your case carefully when you attempt to get your point across at work. Others will appreciate your thoughtful approach and respond positively.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are up to your ears in work and you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel just yet. Rest assured that it’s there, but it could take a few more days in the trenches.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Various responsibilities require your full attention this week, Cancer.

Don’t be afraid to accept some help so you can get everything done on time.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A disagreement at work has you unsure about what side to support, Libra. Stay neutral for the time being until you can get a better grasp of the situation.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, look forward to the weeks ahead, as some good news is on the horizon. Allow others around you to share in the good times ahead.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are invested in reaching a goal, and those around you are inspired by your gusto. Make the most of your energy and help others harness theirs if given the chance.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, focus on issues at work this week. Channel your energy into productivity at the office, and know that there will be time to daydream down the road.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, revisit your career goals this week. Even if your goals seem ever-changing, it can be productive to reexamine them from time to time.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you work best when you have a plan in place. While you are not usually appreciative of surprises, this week you are willing to be a little more flexible.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 You may feel strong winds of change blowing in your direction, Sagittarius, and you do not know what is in store for you. Sometimes it can be exciting to be surprised.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Keep things simple this week, Pisces. You will have a lot on your plate in the days ahead, but it’s nothing you can’t handle.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, tackle a problem that’s been puzzling you head-on this week. A direct approach may just provide you the unique perspective you need to crack this nut.

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Tripp Hogg

Proudly Serving Mechanicsville Since 1991

130136-01

When You Want to Move Call the Market Expert!

804-382-5022

www.tripphogg.com FRESH TO MARKET IN ASH CREEK E OM TY S HRAN M H R

ME Y HO ANT S R M

H AR W

WA

Over 2,000 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal dining room, great room with gas fireplace, rear staircase, maintenance free vinyl siding, new vinyl windows, screen porch plus huge two-tiered deck, new gas furnace and central air, and private fenced back yard sitting on an awesome 1/3 acre lot. $274,950

ME Y HO ANT S M R

H AR W

WATERFRONT COLONIAL IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JUST LISTED IN SUMMERWALK

D INK L O S WEE 1

Beautifully Maintained Colonial w/ 4 BR’s including a master suite w/ deluxe bath w/ jetted tub, first floor features wood & tile floors, kitchen w/ Granite & appliances, family room w/ gas fp, formal rooms, 2 zone heating & cooling, 2 car garage, vinyl siding, fenced back yard and more. $272,950

WELL MAINTAINED TRANSITIONAL - ASH CREEK MS Y RH T EA RAN Y 1 AR W

Over 2,300 sq ft, 4BR’s including a vaulted master w/sitting area, 2.5 baths, formal rooms, open kitchen w/ Granite & stainless steel appliances, Fr w/gas fp, wd floors throughout first floor, walk-up attic, 2 car garage, fenced back yard, rear deck & patio, natural gas heat & central air, maintenance free vinyl siding & windows, irrigation system plus. $319,950

BEAUTIFULLY CUSTOMIZED FORMER MODEL HOME IN WATERMARK - CHESTERFIELD TRANSITIONAL IN HONEY MEADOWS E OM TY S HRAN M H R

WA

2,150 square feet Colonial w/ Hip Roof, 4 BR’s, 2.5 baths, formal rooms, family room w/ brick fp, fresh interior paint, vinyl siding, central air, dimensional shingled roof, rear deck w/ awning, fenced back yard, attached rear entry garage and concreted drive. $250,000

Waterfront Brick Front Transitional Open floor Plan w/ almost 3,100 sq ft, 4 BR’s, office, rec room, kitchen w/ appliances, vaulted morning room, family room w/ gas fp, formal rooms, utility room w/ washer & dryer, 2 car garage, rear deck, vinyl siding & windows and tankless hot water heater. $349,950

Customized 7 BR’s & 5.5 Bath w/ 4,700 Sq Ft. Spacious kitchen w/pecky cypress cabinetry, Granite, island, Fr w/stacked stone FP & builtin bookcases & cabinets, formal rooms, 1st floor BR, rec room, 2 car garage, 5 zone irrigation system, rear deck, 2 zone heating & cooling $460,000

FIVE BEDROOM TRANSITIONAL IN ASH CREEK

GUEST SUITE IN FOX HEAD

OVER 2,700 SQ FT COLONIAL SITTING ON AN ACRE LOT

E OM TY S H AN HM RR

WA

2,800 sq. ft, 5 BR’s, 2.5 ba., wood flrs throughout first flr, beautifully updated kitchen w/granite & stainless steel appliances, formal living & dining rms. Family rm w/gas fp, updated master ba., mud rm, finished third flr, front porch plus rear deck, and privated fenced back yard sitting on almost half acre lot. $345,000

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Almost 3,500 Sq Ft Including a Guest Suite! Total of 6 Br’s, 3.5 baths, formal rooms, eat-in kitchen w/ gas cooking, vinyl siding & windows, 2 car attached garage, 2 detached tool sheds w/electricity, beautiful in-ground pool w/ diving board, vinyl privacy fence & hot tub, and So Much More sitting on almost an ACRE LOT! $379,950

February 11, 2015

R Y EA NT 1 Y RRA S A HM E W M HO

Over 2,700 Square Feet Colonial w/4 BR’s, 3 full baths, vaulted family room w/stone fireplace plus loft overlooking, kitchen w/brand new Granite & stainless steel appliances, fresh paint & new carpet, 1st floor bedroom, full front porch, and maintenance free vinyl siding in the Hanover High School District. $345,000

MOVE IN READY IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

S HM TY AR RAN E 2 Y AR W

RANCHER ON 3 ACRES IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ME Y HO ANT S M R

H AR W

Over 2,500 sq ft, 4 BR’s, formal rooms, family room w/gas fireplace, kitchen w/granite, stainless steel appliances w/gas cooking & vaulted breakfast nook, rec room for entertaining, rear stairs, rear deck, hardscape patio w/built-in grill, fenced back yard, detached tool shed, natural gas heating & cooling plus TWO-YEAR HMS HOME WARRANTY. $289,950

Transitional Rancher on three acres in the Atlee School District built in 2003! Almost 3,000 square feet, three bedrooms, 2½ baths, vaulted great room with two-sided fireplace open to kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, huge living room and dining room, lots of wood floors, two car attached and detached garage and more. $369,950 VERY PRIVATE AND CLOSE-IN!

FINISHED FULL BASEMENT IN ASH CREEK

WELL MAINTAINED TRANSITIONAL IN ASH CREEK

R Y EA NT 1 Y RRA S A HM E W M HO

Approximately 4,500 sq ft, 6 or 7 BR’s, Remodeled Top to Bottom, wood floors throughout 1st floor, formal rooms, FR w/fireplace, brand new Spa like master bath, new roof, new windows, basement w/ rec room, screen porch plus deck, beautiful built-ins, 2 zone heating & cooling and more. THIS ONE WILL KNOCK YOUR SOCKS OFF! $467,500

R Y EA NT 1 Y RRA S A HM E W M HO

Over 2,100 Square Feet Vinyl Transitional, lots of wood floors, Granite countertops, vaulted family room and master bedroom, renovated master bath, huge rear deck with hot tub, fenced and private back yard, one car attached garage plus One Year Home Warranty. $264,950.

WELCOME ROBBIE TYLER TO THE TRIPP HOGG TEAM!

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