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Supervisors: no change Chalkley: funds needed to condominium plan to keep experienced staﬀ By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Hanover County residents lined up in opposition to a rezoning request that involved much more than just a request for reclassification of a multifamily project located off Lakeridge Parkway just north of Sliding Hill Road. Mt. Airy Partners asked the supervisors, among other items, to amend the rezoning

and allow construction of 160 apartment units on the tract as opposed to the previously approved plan for owner-occupied condominiums. Andy Condlin, an attorney representing Mt. Air, said the land is already zoned to accommodate the request and stressed that no additional units are being requested for the 15.9 acres included in the original approval. Mt. Airy also requested an

adjustment to its current cash proffers, established when the condos were approved in 2006. The group proffered to pay either the $2,306 per unit or foot the bill for the widening of Lakeridge Parkway in front of the proposed development. A number of neighboring residents saw it differently and said the difference between rental units and condominiums see SUPERVISORS, pg. 4

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

Commonwealth’s Attorney R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III recently told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that his office is lacking in one vital area: experience. “I need more experienced prosecutors,” Chalkley said when he presented his budget proposal. The county’s top prosecutor said lowered starting salaries for his deputies has resulted in an office where four assistants each have less than two years of experience. In a county where caseloads are constantly on the increase, Chalkley said it’s vital that he

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Andy Andrews, photo at left, of Mechanicsville said he likes his oysters raw while partaking of one during the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club’s Shuknpul on Saturday. He said “cookin’ ’em ruins the taste.” Old Church residents Ann and Bill Hazelwood, photo at right, enjoy the country music of The Honky Tonk Experience. “We love country music,” they said on the ideal spring day. This year, the Ruritans partnered with Hanover Habitat for Humanity. Proceeds benefit scholarships at local high schools and Habitat. More photos are on Community, page 9.

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A selection of models ranging in size from 3’ wingspan to 7’ wingspan will be displayed bythe Hanover Radio Control Flying Club on Saturday.

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he Hanover Radio Control Flying Club will host its 11th annual Swap Meet and 5th annual Indoor Electric Fun Fly on Saturday, April 6, at the Family Life Center at Fairmount Christian Church located at 6502 Creighton Road in Mechanicsville. The Swap Meet is an opportunity for model aircraft enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade aircraft, engines, radio controls, building equipment, support equipment, etc., and is open to the public. The annual event provides an opportunity to get bargains on like-new condition or gently used aircraft and gear. The Indoor Electric Fun Fly to be held immediately following the swap meet is an opportunity for experienced pilots to knock the rust off of their flying skills after the winter and is an opportunity for the public to witness the fun and excitement that remote control model aviation has to offer as a hobby. The swap meet will be open to the public at 8 a.m. for a $5 admission fee and the Fun Fly will commence at about 1 p.m. and is free for spectators. More information about these events and the Hanover Radio Control Flying Club can be found at hanoverrc.org. Visitors are always welcome at the club’s

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Club Flight Instructor Fred Dearhart, right, oversees student Brian Webb, left, in preparation for another instructional flight at the Hanover Radio Control Flying Club. Ty Lyman of the Hanover Remote Control Flying Club competes nationally in precision aerobatics with his Extra 300.

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Investigator Christopher Stem and Deputy Thomas E. Hauck represented the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office so well in their duties that they were honored on Thursday as Officer of the Year and Rookie of the Year before a standing room only crowd at the government complex. Also honored were: Lt. R. Wayne Pugh, Reserve Officer of the Year; Explorer Stephanie Pegram, Explorer of the Year; George Sheer, Volunteer of the Year; and Allan K. Smith Jr., Animal Control Officer of the Year. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said his office handed out more awards than in previous years at its 13th annual “Salute to Our Heroes” awards ceremony, which was held in the county administration building. Even with the number of awards, Hines said he and other officials who organized

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is more than subtle. Many expressed concerns regarding increased crime rates and increased demands on already stretched thin county services. Nancy Young, a South Anna resident on Old Telegraph Road, who described herself as “the rebel rouser here tonight,” presented a petition signed by 46 neighbors opposing the change to apartments. “It’s a deviation from the originally approved plan,” Young said. “It creates housing for non-taxpaying citizens when we need homeowners that pay taxes.” And those weren’t her only concerns. “It places additional burdens on our already stressed county services and creates a large concentration of rental units in one location,” she said.

the event were surprised by the nearly 200 people, which included uniformed officers, county supervisors, plainclothes officers and family and friends to support those honored. “To the men and women who serve every day, we don’t say it often enough, but thank you,” Hines told his department, thanking also the family members who support those in a sometimes dangerous and often stressful line of duty. More awards were given out than usual, but the Sheriff ’s Office had an unusual year, investigating four homicides in a single month in January 2012. Hines said those cases were solved in mere hours, but not without a significant number of people and hours on the job. “That’s just what we do,” Hines said, noting his department never tries to compete with other jurisdictions. “We don’t ever try to be better than

someone else. We try to go home every day and ask what we could’ve done better.” Along with many investigators and officers who worked the homicides, the Sheriff ’s Office recognized its court services unit, which operated in an unusually busy year with a shortage of three deputies and lost five part-time officers, all while trying to keep order during five homicide cases. Other recognitions came for police achievements, including subduing a violent attacker, saving a suicide victim thanks to quick thinking, rooting out sexual offenders, and correlating data and solving crimes behind the scenes through data analysis. Also honored during the ceremony was Ruby Turner, a longtime community activist who worked with law enforcement officers to fight violence in the Richmond metro area. She died in July at the age of 84. A retired

nurse, she founded Citizens of Greater Richmond Against Gun Violence and was a constant presence at police functions. Virginia Secretary of Public Safety Marla Decker said the best thing about Turner was that there was no way to say no to her, with her love of the community and sweet demeanor. “I wish every community had 1 million Ruby Turners,” Decker said. Turner’s daughter, Rev. Eunice Wallace, accepted the award. She was joined by other family members. After the ceremony, the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce hosted a reception at Hanover Tavern. Event chair Emma Lee Mitchell-Melton presented a $6,000 check as the HABCC’s contribution to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Foundation, which supports officers and their families in times of strife.

South Anna resident Dan Johnson said the 160 apartments would account for 600 new residents in the area. “Six hundred non-real estate tax-paying residents; 600 residents that will put additional pressure on our schools, our law enforcement staff, our social services department . . . and so on.” Beaverdam resident Dale Taylor said the multi-family trend on Lakeridge could lead to the destruction of other county areas like Elmont. “It’s a neighborhood that will become a throw-away neighborhood once you start allowing high density housing,” Taylor said. “It might start on Lakeridge, but it might be in your neighborhood tomorrow.” Mt. Airy also requested a rezoning of 7.3 acres adjacent to the approved condominiums for the construction of an additional 70 townhomes. Planning Director David Maloneysaidthattractiscurrent-

ly located inside the Sliding Hill Road Economic Development zone and the county’s Economic Development Department is opposed to the proposal. Maloney said the current M1 zoning offers a suitable buffer from the proposed multi-family units for residents living along Old Telegraph Road. He recommended denial of the request to rezone the M-1 property to R-M. Supervisors G. Ed Via III, Ashland District, and W. Canova Peterson IV, Mechanicsville District, supported the request for rental units. Peterson, chairman of the board, said apartment dwellers do contribute taxes, while Via pointed to the affordable housing aspect of the issue. Wayne T. Hazzard, the South Anna supervisor, sided with the residents, citing the plan’s original concept as condominiums and his intention to leave it that way. The board followed

Hazzard’s lead and voted 5-2 to deny the amendment allowing rental units, deny the rezoning, and approve the proffer adjustments and a relocation of the common areas. In other matters, Old Church resident Tony Collier said his home lies within a mile of Cox and Comcast cable services, but he has access to neither. “I think it’s a shame,” Collier said. “This is Hanover County. We might as well be using shared lines out here.” The county formed a committee to study the accessibility problem two years ago, but solutions have not evolved. Collier said there are 25 homes within a linear mile of cable service, and asked county officials to check the contract to see if coverage is not required. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. reminded supervisors that the county’s contract includes cable television and not Internet.

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The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office lost one of its own, police K-9 “Ranger,” last week. A 3½-year-old German shepherd, Ranger had battled a terminal illness and died peacefully on Saturday, March 23. Ranger’s handler, Deputy Ben Bokor, remained at his side until his passing. “Our K-9s are a special part of our law enforcement family who faithfully serve alongside us every day,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “They start and end their tour of duty just like any other officer, and often face the same risks that our officers confront.” “We are saddened by his loss and grieve with Deputy Bokor, who shared a special

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On Saturday, March 23, Hanover County paid tribute to a most deserving group: the dogs that serve. Known as K-9s, they are an extraordinary and amazing asset to the military, law enforcement and Fire/EMS. It was only fitting that our county and state have taken measures to recognize their efforts and bravery in perilous situations. These incredible animals were featured on our front page last week and we want to say thank you to the men and women who train them, work with them, and, most of all, house them. They are loyal companions in a 24/7 capacity. Thank you to Hanover County Parks & Rec for spearheading the ceremony to honor these K-9 Heroes. In a sad vein, we want to remember one of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office “family members.” Ranger, a 3 1/2-year-old German shepherd, died the day of the K-9 tribute. He lost his battle with a terminal illness. And, it came as no surprise that his handler, Deputy Ben Bokor, was by his side when he passed.

Etc. ☞ Sympathies are sent to former Hanover County sheriff, Col. V. Stuart Cook, on the death of his mother, Ruth Tatum Cook. Our thoughts are with you and your family. ☞ OK, here’s someone who truly delights in being entertained. There’s nothing better than a good “belly laugh,” as they say. Well, the Ashland Musical Variety Show on Thursday, March 21, provided more than a few chuckles. And, beyond that, we have some talented folks here in Hanover County. It’s a given we were all wowed by George Dennehy, the young man from Ashland who was born without arms and plays guitar with his feet. He is so, so talented. And then there were the skits like “Synchronized Swimming” that was hilarious (as was posted on Facebook during the show). As someone who “couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket,” this writer joined in when Patrick Warren sang “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.” (Hopefully the audience was not adversely impacted.) It was a great, fun evening. Melody Kinser

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Good Samaritan restores faith in humanity On Feb. 14, 2013, my son was coming home from school when at the intersection of Etna Mills and Nelsons Bridge a car came driving towards him in the middle of the road. My son Cody ran off the road to avoid being hit and got stuck in a ditch. He called his dad and I in a panic, scared and stuck on a dark road. We hopped in the car to come to his rescue. We called him from the road so he could explain where he was (he wasn’t quite sure of the exact names of the road) when he told us that a gentleman that lived on the corner was trying to help him. When we got to the scene the gentlemen that lived on the corner was there along with another good Samaritan. The good Samaritan left when he knew Cody was going to be okay and we offered him our thanks. The neighbor introduced himself as Guy Stinchfield and helped us push my son’s car out of the ditch. He was the first one on the scene and stayed with my son so he wouldn’t be as scared and alone on this dark road at night. A mother’s worst nightmare is being helpless to her children and the minutes it took for us to get to Cody, I knew he was not alone. Mr. Stinchfield did not have to stay and entertain or watch over my 19-year-old son. He could have not come out at all and just watched the action from one of his windows. But he didn’t. We talked a minute or two and Guy told us the history of his house and that he owned his own business. It’s hard to find good people with honesty and integrity and a sense of compassion these days. Thanks again, Mr. Stinchfield, for staying with my son and restoring my faith in humanity! The Spicer Family Aylett

Which ‘nut job’ letter was friend referring to? A friend of mine asked me to respond to the “nut job” letter in The Local, so I picked it up to read the letters. I was totally stymied! Which nut job letter was she referring to? The homophobic rant against our President’s support of marriage equality: more marriage available for all threatens the institution of marriage? The insulting letter that stated that

Democrats, under a President who has actually cut the deficit (look it up) want bigger government? Or who illogically stated government must not interfere in consumer transactions, but that these very same products and services need to be “carefully controlled?” Or the letter that suggests pastors take political stands against the “horror” of reasonable gun control measures that just might stop children being killed in schools? As a “Christian” virtue? My friend reads The Local, so, please, write in and tell me the answer to the question: “Which nut job letter did you mean?” Judy Thomas Mechanicsville

Two points in proffers issue beyond question Whatever the merits or deficiencies of residential proffers as a means of funding the costs associated with development in Hanover County may be, two points in this discussion are beyond question: First, that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ original decision to eliminate the $19,503 per lot proffer entirely — without bothering to either enact a corresponding reduction in spending or find an alternative source of revenue — was ill-considered and fiscally irresponsible. Second, that in voting against the board’s subsequent decision to partially correct their mistake with the restoration of a modest proffer beginning at $2,306 per lot, supervisors Ed Via of Ashland, Canova Peterson of Mechanicsville and Wayne Hazzard of South Anna still fail to grasp the first. Joseph Pierro Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 8

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One Another will perform on Friday when Concert in the Parks launches its season at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. Members are, from left, John Stanley, left, Elton Wade, Kendall Fowler, Matt Hoole, Ethan Wade, Bryan Fowler and Josh Wade perform as One Another. They join George Dennehy in opening the series.

comes from Hebrews 10/24 â&#x20AC;&#x153;and out of that they ask for donations of $10.24 a month. And that $10.24 goes to support those five different areas in Niger, Africa.â&#x20AC;? Through his Mechanicsvillebased company, E.J. Wade Construction, Jeff said he has supported Effective Ministries. About a year and a half ago, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I decided to put a band together to raise money for Live 10/24.â&#x20AC;? From that decision, One Another was formed. Members are Jeff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sons, Elton, Josh and Ethan; Brian and Kendall Fowler; Matt Hoole and John Stanley.

The Wades attend the Mechanicsville Christian Center, where they recruited some of the talent. Dennehy has become a sensation since his video went online and he has been spotlighted in publications including The Mechanicsville Local. The young man, who was born without arms, plays the guitar with his feet. He recently took part in the Ashland Musical Variety Show. As they prepare to launch the Concert in the Parks series, Jeff and Janet have purchased a large stage, sound equipment,

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Charity is the goal behind the start of Concert in the Parks, the first will debut on Friday at Pole Green Park. The show, featuring One Another and George Dennehy, will be presented from 5 to 9 p.m. Organizer Jeff Wade said he and his wife Janet were inspired to launch the series through their work with Effective Ministries, which handles foreign missions. One of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s programs is a mission known as Live 10/24. About 2Â˝ years ago, he said they became involved with Effective Ministries, which is based in the Richmond area. A mission in Niger, Africa, attracted the Wades. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x153;They do five different things in Niger: dig wells, provide support for medical for orphanages, microbusiness and nutrition.â&#x20AC;? He said the name Live 10/24

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Human trafficking Impacts U.S. There are approximately 27 million people in slavery today. Human trafficking, the illegal trade of human beings for profit, is a serious crime and violation of human rights. This crime is something that is not just plaguing foreign countries, but is very prevalent in our own. I remind you of the recent news article stating that the Super Bowl is the single largest human trafficking incident in the U.S. Traffickers use force, intimidation or coercion to force a person into sex slavery or forced labor. Most often women and children are victims of traffickers and suffer unspeakable exploitation. Every year, thousands fall into the hands of traffickers, in America and abroad. Del. Chris Peace supported two bills that will help to curtail

trafficking in Virginia. Passing this year were House Bill 1606, a bill to increase the penalty for solicitation of a minor and House Bill 1870, which adds the offense of receiving money for procuring a person to the list of offenses that a multi-jurisdiction grand jury can investigate. This allows such a jury to investigate human trafficking activities. I thank Del. Chris Peace for taking the time to meet with me prior to the General Assembly session and for his time to study and understand the need for legislation to address this important issue in the Commonwealth. Sara L. Pomeroy Richmond Justice Initiative Director and founder Hanover

Letter supported county teachers I am responding to Leigh Folds’ letter stating that I said “Hanover teachers were overpaid.” Read my letter again and it does not say that Hanover teachers are “over paid,” it states the facts that the Times-Dispatch published. Don’t shoot the messenger because you don’t like the message. The comparison is “apples to apples.” I am surprised that

you did not understand my letter. You are the second teacher that responded. My letter was in support of our teachers and not the school administrators that take the lion’s share of a hefty part of the school budget. I read that you took a pay cut to come to Hanover from Henrico 15 years ago. Apparently money was not the issue for you. So, why are you even responding? If you are happy with the pay cut, then you will have to live with it or make a change that suits you. Furthermore, my letter was critical of the county’s spending and the large salaries we pay the administrators, which are more than the metro Richmond area. Also, the number of taxpayers a county has makes a big difference in the tax money the county collects. The more people, the more revenues come into the county. This is basic math and apples and oranges are not relevant. My support is for the teachers in the classrooms. The county is spending too much at the top of the school administration and administration overall, but neglecting the ones who deserve the higher pay, the teachers. My letter stands for what see LETTERS, pg. 13

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ATKINSON, Claude Freeman Jr., 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning March 25, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Arline Hatch Atkinson; daughter, Karen A. Whelan (Dave); two sons, William Freeman Atkinson (Diane) and Robert Wayne Atkinson (Susan); eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mr. Atkinson was a charter member of Mechanicsville Christian Center. A memorial service was held Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the Mechanicsville Christian Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the MCC Missions Program.

Christopher Catlett CATLETT, Christopher “Chris,” 42, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Ashton and Peggy Catlett; three brothers, Michael, Johnny and Stevie Catlett CATLETT (Carolyn); six nieces and nephews, Danielle, Cody, Nicholas,

Amber, Taylor and Samantha Catlett; one great-niece, Morgan Catlett; as well as many other extended family members and friends. Chris loved his Momma, animals, particularly his cat, Onyx, and his job with the Henrico County Police Department. The family received Tuesday, March 26 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held Wednesday, March 27, 2013. Interment was at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond SPCA, 2519 Hermitage Rd., Richmond, Va. 23220.

Ruth Cook COOK, Ruth Tatum, 88, went home peacefully on March 24, 2013 to be with our God and her many relatives who preceded her. Ruth was one of three daughters of the late Dwight and Verna Tatum, and the widow of Vernon R. Cook. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, V. Stuart Cook (Barbara); daughters, Janet Holmes, Vicki Trice (Bill) and Teri Robertson (David); 14 grandchildren, Chris

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Hattie Hicks HICKS, Hattie B., 95, of Henrico, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd F. Hicks. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Adams and Linda Hicks; grandchildren, Ricky (Sue), Chris (Sheila), Melissa (Bobby) and Lori; 11 greatgrandchildren, seven greatgreat-grandchildren and three sisters. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. The family received friends on Friday, March 29 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where services were held on Saturday. Interment was at Oakwood Cemetery. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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Stanly Marinko MARINKO, Stanley T. “Pop,” 92, of Mechanicsville, Va., and formerly of Mechanicsburg, Pa., peacefully passed away from a broken heart Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his home. Born January 8, 1921 in Swoyersville, Pa., he was the son of the late Mary Ann Marinko. Stanley retired as an engineering technician with the Letterkenny Army Depot and was a former employee at Olmstead Air Force Base. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg, the Knights of Columbus 4068 Our Lady Queenship Council, and a lifetime member of Bishop Shanahan Council. His greatest joys were being with his wife, who he was inseparable from, fishing at their summer home in Bob’s Lake, Canada and spending time with his family. Despite a lifetime of the physical ailments, Pop was always pleasant to be with and as long as Nana was by his side, he was happy. Stanley was preceded in death five weeks ago by his wife of 67 years, Cleo I. “Nana” (Bachert) Marinko; and by his daughter, Barbara A. Theriault. Surviving is his grandson, Thomas H. Maloney Jr. and his wife, Angela; and great-grandchildren, Kylie Shea and Keegan Maloney, all of Mechanicsville. Funeral services were held April 1, 2013

at Malpezzi Funeral Home in Mechanicsburg. Entombment took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 2012, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 17055, or to the Arthritis Foundation Central PA Chapter, 3544 North Progress Ave., Harrisburg, Pa. 17110.

law, Geraldine B. Roane; loving friends, Hope and Master Donovan Wooldridge; several great-nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends, and his loving church family. Remains rested at Walter J. Manning Funeral Home, 700 N. 25th St., where family received friends March 27. Funeral service was on March 28 with the Rev. Emory Berry Jr. officiating. Rev. Marion Tapscott, eulogist. Rebecca Merlin MERLIN, Rebecca Lee, Burial Roane Family Cemetery, age 35, of Mechanicsville, died Mechanicsville. Saturday, March 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by Jerry Smith her mother, SMITH, Jerry Malcolm, Phyllis Ann of Henrico County, went to McKinney; and be with the Lord on Saturday, is survived by March 23, 2013 with his loving her daughters, family by his side, after a couraAlexandria M. geous battle with lung cancer. Arbitelle and Jerry was born on December MERLIN Phyllissa Ponton; her father, 31, 1936 in Huntington, W. Daniel A. Merlin (Sandy); her Va., to the late Fred and Lois sisters, Rachel Merlin Whitt, Smith. He was Susan Merlin, Brittany Merlin a devoted husand Danielle Merlin; her brother, band, father Daniel Merlin Jr.; grandmother, and PaPa. He Winnifred P. McKinney; grand- is survived by father, Jack Merlin Sr.; six neph- his loving and SMITH ews and one niece and numer- devoted wife of ous aunts, uncles, cousins and 54 years, Gloria Smith; and chilfriends. A memorial service was dren, Kenneth Smith, Kimberly conducted March 29 at Victory Carlton and her husband, Kim Baptist Church, 6313 Clover Charles, and Kathryn Heins Lane, Henrico, Va. 23228. and her husband, P.D.; loving grandfather to nine granddaughters, Victoria, Heather, Spencer Roane ROANE, Deacon Spencer Corryn, Kristina, Candice, A., of Mechanicsville, a dea- Brittany, Stephanie, Millicent con at Fourth Baptist Church, and Rebecca; his brother, Col. Frederick A. Smith (Ret.), departed this “Buddy” and his wife, Audrey; life March 22, his sister, Phyllis A. Lawrence 2013. He is “Pooch”; and several nieces, survived by nephews and cousins. Retired two loving sisas a Master Gunnery Sargeant ters, Veola R. ROANE in the U.S. Marine Reserves Hodges and Marguerite R. Jackson; a devot- after 32 years and dedicated ed fiancee, Hattie Heiskill; a host member of Henrico Volunteer of nephews, among them three Rescue Squad. He served as a devoted, William J. Hodges, warehouse manager at Bottled Lawrence Roane (Cynthia), Gas Corp., and then retired as Clinton Roane (Debra); and General Manager from Speed Mark, Randy and Terry Roane; and Brisco ATS in 1995, before three nieces, among them moving to Florida. Jerry was an one devoted, Rita Abraham avid golfer, and Redskins fan, he (Isaac), Iris Leonard (Joe) and adored his granddaughters and Debra R. Moore; one sister-in- cherished every boisterous occa-

sion he spent with them. He had a quick wit and never lacked a joke and a smile. The family received friends Tuesday, March 26 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service was held Wednesday, March 27. Interment followed at Washington Memorial Park. Flowers are welcome and contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association.

Ann Walthall WALTHALL, Ann Murray, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on March 26, 2013. She was born October 26, 1922 in Richmond. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Bruce C. Walthall Sr. Ann is survived by her sons, Bruce C. Walthall Jr. (Margie) of Mechanicsville and Gordon W. Walthall of Richmond. She also leaves behind two wonderful grandchildren, Christopher “Corey” Walthall of Mechanicsville. and Kristen Walthall Taylor (Matthew) of Glen Allen; as well as very close friends and relatives from her long and joyful life. She took great pride in her volunteer work over the years with the Forest View Rescue Squad Women’s Auxiliary, the Middlesex County Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. She had a sincere and lasting love for fishing, being around boats and the water, and living in Deltaville for many years before moving back to Richmond in 2003. The family also wishes to thank Ann’s caregiver, Sharon Rogers, for all of her loving care and dedication during recent months. The family received friends Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 N. Parham Rd., Richmond. A graveside service was held Friday, March 29 at Riverview Cemetery in Richmond. Online condolences may be made at www.woodyfuneralhomeparham.com

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of society as a whole. Our founders understood this fundamental purpose of government, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why they specifically defined the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right and job to create laws that affect, and often limit, the rights enumerated in our Constitution and its amendments. No government, certainly not our own, is instituted to blindly protect individual rights without regard to the best interests of society. Such is not government, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anarchy. We had that sort of anarchy with respect to guns from our founding into the late 1800s, but times change and society lost patience with people indiscriminately killing each other. If we just lived in the past, that sort of mindset might make a certain kind of sense, but we live in the now â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and gun addicts need to join the world the rest of us live in. It is both within the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power, and within its mandate to promote the general

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Patty and Marvin Mason of Mechanicsville attended the Greeley, Neb., Irish Festival in September. It’s held halfway to the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. The Masons took along a copy of The Mechanicsville Local to Greeley, which Patty described as “a small town located in the middle of Nebraska, and is just one mile square.” She said there are less than 500 residents and the population is almost all Irish. The Masons attended the 6th annual Irish Festival. “At the festival there were Irish bands and Irish dancers that traveled from Ireland to perform,” she added. More than 1,500 people attended the daylong celebration.

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Every year, beginning April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed. The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it is extended to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1-June 30 time frame. Any dogs caught running off their owner’s property will be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12The First Annual Spring Fever Zumba (R) Little League for “challenged” kids age 5-22, will month period, including a $5 Fitness Party to benefit the MLL Challenger be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, per day boarding fee. Violations Division, a special division of Mechanicsville at Rigby’s Jig at 5470 W Broad St. in Richmond. also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued.

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The Hanover Pound at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland has this cat and dog up adoption. “Sara” is a domestic short hair black/grey and white tabby female who is about a year old. She is very friendly and affectionate. She is a very sweet girl and likes to do her own thing. She would love to find that special place to call her own. She is up-to-date on all of her shots. She has been spayed and is FELV/FIV (negative). “Missy” is a brindle/black Plot Hound mix female who is almost 2 years old. She is full of energy, just loves to run and play. She loves other dogs and is a sweetheart. She would love to find someone to call her own. She is up-to-date on all her shots. She has been spayed and is Heartworm (negative). For more information on adopting Sara or Missy or any other animals at the Hanover Pound, call 804-365-6485. The hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.animalshelternet.com/.

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‘Bonsai Workshop’ to be presented to garden club Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, in Rooms 111-113 of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Randy Sharp Heise will present the program, “Bonsai Workshop.”

Each member will create a bonsai to take home. The cost is $7 per member and includes the small needled evergreen, container and soil. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners. All are welcome. For more information, contact Susan Blankinship, president, at 804-932-3451.

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Civil War sites to be cleaned Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Seven generations after the beginning of the Civil War, another wave of volunteers is about to descend on America’s storied battlegrounds – only this array of dedicated men and women will be armed with paint brushes, trash bags and weed whackers. From 8 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, history buffs and preservationists from around the country will team up with the Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) to help clean and restore America’s priceless battlefields, cemeteries and shrines. see SITES, pg. 17

Families wanted to host high school exchange students Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A Mechanicsville resident is looking for families to host high school exchange students arriving from Spain in July. Barbara Wilkins said the program is for three weeks and the students arrive with their own spending money and medical insurance. “Our family hosted three years ago and the following summer we went over there and met

her family,” Wilkins said. “It was a wonderful experience!” The host family also receives $150 towards incidentals ($50/week). During the students’ stay, Wilkins said the itinerary includes a Welcome Party, a Farewell Party and six fun, pre-planned events, including Busch Gardens, the beach, etc.) For more information, contact Wilkins at waynewilkins2@yahoo.com.

Blood drives set April 9 and 10 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Two blood drives are scheduled next week in Mechanicsville. The first will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in the Family Center at the

Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road. The next day, Wednesday, April 10, a blood drive is scheduled to be held from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the bloodmobile at Cool Spring Baptist Church at 9283 Atlee Station Road.

Appointments are preferred. Walk-ins are welcome. Anyone interested in making a appointment may do so at www.redcrossblood.org. All donors will receive a thank you gift for their blood donation.

Join Stonewall Jackson Middle School’s 4th Annual Springtime Booster Bonanza Community Yard Sale April 20, 2012 from 8am –12pm We are looking for vendors with products to sell, teams looking to raise funds or people simply looking for a place to hold their very own yard sale! McGruff with the Hanover Sheriff & Fire EMS will be on hand along with a moon bounce, food, raffles and more! Rental 10 x 10 space for $25 • Tables are an additional $10 if needed Find registration forms

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On two recent Saturdays a group of attorneys and legal staff managed a Wills For Heroes program to benefit emergency responders in Hanover County. About two dozen lawyers, notaries and witnesses launched a volunteer effort to assist area first responders with their personal planning needs. The Hanover Bar Association and the Richmond Legal Staff Association (RLSA) coordinated the professionals who extended pro bono services to firefighters, emergency medical technicians and law enforcement officers. The Wills For Heroes Program (WFH) took shape after the 9/11 terrorist attack on

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Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved. If you see a dog running at large, please call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-3656140. Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7. For more information about Hanover County’s running atlarge laws, call Animal Control at 804-365-6485. Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any time of year without a current county license tag affixed to their collar. Hanover’s laws and regulations regarding dogs and cats can be read at www.co.hanover.va.us/ anmlctrl/lawsregs.htm. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

The nationwide effort – dubbed Park Day – is underwritten with a grant from History™, formerly The History Channel, and has been endorsed by Take Pride in America, a division of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Park Day is an annual hands-on preservation event created by CWPT to assist local groups with the maintenance of Civil War sites. This year, more than 100 sites in 24 states are expected to take part in the effort, with activities ranging from trash removal to trail building. In exchange for their hard work, volunteers receive t-shirts and learn the site’s history from local experts. Cold Harbor Battlefield Park at 6005 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville and North Anna Battlefield Park at 11576 Verdon Road in Doswell will participate in Park Day 2013.

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means my attorneys try twice as many cases.” The state’s compensation board allotted funds to the local office for pay raises for every assistant of a little more than $3,300, but Chalkley asked the board’s permission to more specifically allot the funds and reward key prosecutors with increases. Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Sheri Skipper has become a vital cog in Chalkley’s wheel of prosecutors. She’s tried three of Hanover’s biggest murder cases and received convictions in all of them. “I get courteous calls about my chief deputy from not only other prosecutors and defense firms, but McGuire-Woods and Hunton and Williams that want to hire her,” Chalkley said. “If I

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digital billboards. I’ve gone out with a company my wife [Janet] and I have gone out and purchased a large stage, sound equipment and digital billboards. While Friday marks the first Concert in the Parks, Jeff said they started last June with their first outside performance. That show was presented on Church Hill at the Robinson Street Theater. “We had about a thousand, 1,200 people show up.” “My wife and I said we meet to bring people together not only to have a good time but also to promote this mission that we support and local charities that are in our community,” Jeff said. “We are advertising for bands to come up and play, get some exposure.” He also said they “want people to nominate local charities that we can give some of the proceeds to. Each month we’re going to select one of the nominees. We want to keep them local.” In addition to their efforts for Effective Ministries, Jeff and

lose her, this county will suffer tremendously.” With the $3,300 compensation board raise combined with the 2 percent across the board increase, Skipper would only make $500 more than her nearest colleague. “There’s nobody else in the office, present company included, that I would trust with those cases,” added. Chalkley said that kind of experience needs to be recognized, and, more importantly, compensated. “I need more experienced prosecutors,” he said. Chalkley said his office has become a revolving door for prosecutors looking for experience, then a way up to a better salary. “We’ve become a training camp for defense firms and for other prosecutor offices.” Although the state mandat-

ed beginning salary of $46,000 annually might be enough to accommodate starting prosecutors in rural parts of the state, he said it’s not a competitive wage in metro areas like Richmond or Northern Virginia. Henrico County starts its assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys at $70,000 a year. Hanover deputies start at $60,000 annually. “I’ve lost four people in the last two years to either other Commonwealth’s Attorney offices or defense firms,” Chalkley said. The Commonwealth’s Attorney office is a state constitutional elected position, and the Commonwealth pays Chalkley and his employees. Hanover supervisors, do, however, have the option to decide how the funds will be

Janet founded Audience of One Productions. They pursued bringing their concerts to Hanover County parks when Jeff was “going around trying to find places to play, venues to play in. A guy by the name of Tim Dearing, he has a business called Kona Ice and he sells sno-cones. He goes to my church and I started talking to him about concerts.” Jeff told Tim that they were looking for locations to perform. “Let me see if I can get into Hanover parks.” Tim has done business with Hanover Parks & Rec, which led the Wades to the arrangement. Those planning to attend are urged to “bring a blanket, bring a chair.” To help with charities and expenses, Jeff said, “We’re going out trying to find sponsors and we’ve got different levels of sponsorship.” “We encourage other bands to send their CDs in so we can go through them and put them on the stage,” he added. “We just want people to come out and chill out on a Friday night. Bring

a coat, bring whatever and just listen. We do have an awesome setup: a 40x24 hydraulic stage. There are no corners cut.” Those wanting to participate can contact Jeff and Janet by e-mail at contact@audienceofoneproductions.org. He said performers can offer entertainment for variety shows. “It doesn’t have to be a band,” Jeff said. “It can be a lone singer. We just want it to be family-friendly, alcohol-free, clean fun. We’ll take comedians, you know, we’ll take whatever.” “We just thought it would be a good thing for Hanover, a good thing for the parks, a good thing for people to come out -and we’re looking for any kind of band,” Jeff said. In addition to One Another, his son Ethan performs in a jazz band. The schedule of Concert in the Parks is: April 5, Pole Green Park; May 4, Courthouse Park; June 7, Pole Green Park; July 5, Poor Farm Park; Aug. 2, Pole Green Park; Sept. 6, Courthouse Park; and Oct. 4, Pole Green Park. All shows will run from 5 to 9 p.m.

dispersed. The county supplements every salary in the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Cutting out raises intended for all and targeting them for one is something Chalkley has discussed with his staff in a meeting, and said he knows it won’t sit well with some. “I guess that some of them will be unhappy, but this is what I have to do for the good of the county,” he said.

He asked the county to allow him the freedom to distribute the comp board funds and decide who merits the increases. “I beg of you to give me whatever you deem appropriate, but give me something and let me decide who to reward,” Chalkley said. “I’m asking for no more money. I just want to reallocate it and let me move that supplement to someone who I think deserves it.”

“This is not about being fair,” Chalkley said. “This is about running what I consider to be a business.” County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. said those comp board funds will be returned to the county from the state when the General Assembly issues final numbers. He said staff would compile a written request outlining Chalkley’s proposal and submit it to the board.

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Chase Prince, right, of BSA Troop 500 recently received a recognition proclamation from the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a freshman at Hanover High School. Shown with Chase are, from left, Troop 500 Scoutmaster Dewey Gunn, Chickahominy District supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek and Chase’s mother Melinda Prince.

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The Mechanicsville Local showed up at the new Children’s Bible study available in Mechanicsville. ASK (After School Kids) is a non-denominational study meeting at Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church on Atlee Road. The program is affiliated with Community Bible Study and is the first ASK in Virginia. Children meet Monday afternoon to share a lesson from the Bible, small group time, crafts, snacks and play time. For more information, call Tammy Moran at 804-677-5239.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, April 3 The Willow Creek Band will play at 7 p.m. at The Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road., as part of a free heritage music series. The Willow Creek Band is from the Richmond area, and is known for its tight vocal harmonies and rousing instrumentals. The band performs a variety of Bluegrass, Americana and Gospel music. For more information call 804-537-5050. Do you have a Confederate soldier in your family’s history? If so, you may like to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The SCV is an international historical organization dedicated to the preservation of the honor of the American Confederate Veteran. The SCV will assist in tracing your ancestor’s Confederate service as well as help put together a period-limited family tree. The Edmund Ruffin SCV Camp meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. This month’s speaker will be Dr. Mallory Reed, Commander of the Norfolk County Grays Camp. The topic will be Lincoln’s possible illnesses. For information, contact rader.james2@aol.com, call 874-5336 or visit www.fireeatersscv.org.

Party will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Rigby’s Jig, located at 5470 W Broad St. in Richmond. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit shannonlawson.zumba. com. All proceeds to benefit the MLL Challenger Division, a special division of Mechanicsville Little League for “challenged” kids age 5 to 22.

Sunday, April 7 Spring Fever Zumba Fitness Party is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Rigby’s Jig, 5470 W Broad St Richmond. See April 6 listing for more information,

Walnut Grove Baptist Church will host FAM JAM , a family experience held on the first Sunday of every month at 5 p.m. Activities are planned for families and specifically designed to help them stay connected. Each gathering begins with a potluck supper, promoting a casual, welcoming environment that provides a great opportunity for people to build relationships with each other. Supper is followed by a Family Production introducing a monthly Life Ap in an engaging, fun and energetic way. FAM JAM incorporates, music, drama, comedy, and media that bring the Family Experience to life! FAM JAM activities are held in the church gym located Thursday, April 4 Salem Presbyterian Church, at 7046 Cold Harbor Road. Call 746located on Studley Road, will host its 5081 for more information. monthly Sing-A-Long at 10 a.m. For Easter week, the church will sing the Tuesday, April 9 The Mechanicsville AARP hymns and songs of Easter,. Bring a Chapter 5407 meets from 10 a.m. to friend for fun, food, and fellowship. noon at Shalom Baptist Church, which Mechanicsville Tea Party meet- is located at 6395 Mechanicsville ing begins at 7 p.m.at 8700 Bell Creek Turnpike. The public is invited. For Road, Mechanicsville. Our presenta- more information call Katie Briggs at tion will attempt to answer the ques- 804-745-3829. tion, “Should the Hanover Board of Supervisors hold the line on 2013 2014 school funding?” For information about this free event visit www. mechanicsvilleteaparty.com or call 513-5766.

The Arthritis Foundation is offering Tai Chi at the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville from 1 to 2 p.m. The program uses easy to learn, gentle movements and is suitable for every fitness level. Participation costs $48. Pre-registration is required and Saturday, April 6 A Spring Fever Zumba Fitness class size is limited. Contact Jo Ann

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Widner, R.N., at 370-3906 for more Mechanicsville. Improve your commuinformation or to pre-register. nication skills, increase your self-confidence, and do both in a safe environ The 68th Annual King William ment. For more information, contact Ruritan Club Fish Fry is from 3 to 7 Sandy Sanders, PR Vice President, at p.m. at King William Ruritan Park. A eesjresquire@netscape.net. Testifying delicious catfish dinner with all the fix- Toastmasters is a community service ings plus your favorite beverages will of Hanover Church of the Nazarene. be served, along with clam chowder. Take-out dinners will be available, too. The Hanover Towne Garden Dinner is 5 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 Club meets at 7 p.m. at the New each. Call 804-769-2063 after 6 p.m. Hanover Presbyterian Church on Rt. for tickets and more info. 301 in Mechanicsville. The program will be “Four Season Garden” presented The Hanover Family Support by Rachel Anderson, who is retired Group meets the second Tuesday of from Randolph-Macon as a Professor every month from 7 to 8:30 pm in the Emeritus. Guests are welcome. RSVP to CSB Board Room at 12300 Washington rene3den@comcast.net. Refreshments Highway in Ashland. Any county resi- will be served. dent who desires support and guidance regarding a family member with Saturday, April 13 mental illness is welcome. Attendance Atlee Athletic Boosters are holdis free, and no registration is required. ing their annual mulch sale. Pre-order Questions call 365-4222. mulch for pick-up or delivery on from 8 a.m. to noon. Pre-ordered mulch RESTORE support group costs $3.50 per 2 cubic feet of shredded meets 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pat Shady hardwood. Special pricing is offered Grove Professional Building, which is on orders of more than 75 bags. There located at 9235 Shady Grove Road in will be a $10 delivery fee for 10 or more Mechanicsville. Use the back entrance. bags, or mulch can be picked up at Coffee, tea and refreshments will be the school at no charge. Deliveries are served. All are welcome. Call 804-381- offered within a 10 mile radius of Atlee 8306 for more information. High School. There are three ways to order: go to www.atleemulch.com and place your order online, call 804- 803Wednesday, April 10 The New Virginians, a club for 1382 to place an order by phone or women new to the Richmond area mail your order to Atlee Mulch, 9207 in the last two years, will have its Atlee Branch Lane, Mechanicsville, monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Va., 23116. Cash, check and credit Hermitage Country Club, located at cards are all accepted. All proceeds 1248 Hermitage Road in Manakin- go to Atlee athletes and are extremely Sabot. The luncheon features a fashion appreciated. show sponsored by Dillards. The cost A reception for Windemere Art for the luncheon is $25. Prospective members are welcome. Reservations Gallery’s judged show by Kay Goldsby, for the luncheon are requested by noon featuring the Lee Artists Association’s on April 3. For more information, con- “Color Me Spring,” will be from 2 to to 5 p.m. at the gallery, which is located tact membership@thenewva.org at 6162 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The show will remain on display through Thursday, April 11 Testifying Toastmasters, the only April 30. For more information, call open Toastmasters club in Eastern 730-0384. Hanover, meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Ron Cantora, a Messianic Jewish Hanover Church of the Nazarene, located at 8391 Atlee Road in author, rabbi and pastor will speak from

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at New Kent Christian Center, located at 9660 Tunstall Road in New Kent. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Cantora lives in Tel Aviv, Israel, where he serves on the leadership team of Tiferet Yeshua, a Hebrew-speaking congregation. Cantora is a gifted storyteller and sought after speaker on the Jewish roots of the New Covenant. No childcare available. For more information, directions and the day’s agenda, visit www.newkentcc.com Aylett Country Day School’annual will host its annual Bull and BBQ Music Festival from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the festival are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Included in the admission price is a menu of barbeque and beef, coleslaw, beans, hot dogs and soft drinks, along with live music. Specialty craft beers, three of which are brewed in Virginia, will be sold separately along with a selection of popular brands. For ticket locations contact Aylett Country Day School at 804-443-3214.

Tuesday, April 16 The Arthritis Foundation is offering Tai Chi at the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville from 1 to 2 p.m. The program uses easy to learn, gentle movements and is suitable for every fitness level. Participation costs $48. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Contact Jo Ann Widner, R.N., at 370-3906 for more information or to pre-register. Hanover Tavern will host guest speaker Clare Osdene Schapiro, a selftaught intrepid home cook, at 7 p.m. at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. Clare writes a monthly column, Clare’s see calendar, pg. 30

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Department of Social Services, from July 2011 to June 2012 there were 52,675 children reported as possible victims of abuse and/or neglect. Of that number, 6,365 children were determined to be abused and/or neglected. Abused and neglected children are less likely to be school-ready and more likely to exhibit behavior disorders, to become teen parents, to abuse alcohol and drugs and to enter the juvenile justice system.

Child abuse and neglect are often characterized as part of a cycle, because many people may act toward their children the way they were treated by their own parents. Breaking this cycle with education and resources for parents can prevent child abuse. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Hanover Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program has planted pinwheels in various locations in Hanover. The pinwheel is a new symbol for

child abuse prevention and reflects childhood hope, health and happiness. Educational materials also will be available in the Hanover Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Hanover CASA Program and Hanover Department of Social Services (DSS) are taking part in the statewide Blue Ribbon Campaign. Please join us in recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and in realizing that just one abused or neglected child is

one too many. By wearing a blue ribbon you are telling your family, friends and community that you are joining the fight against child abuse and neglect. Hanover CASA and Hanover DSS will be offering blue ribbons to the citizens of Hanover County throughout the month of April. To obtain blue ribbons or for more information about Child Abuse Prevention Month, call the Hanover CASA Program at 804-365-4296.

Spring Book Sale to be Patrick Henry junior spends held April 19-20 at Atlee day shadowing local delegate The Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 20, in Atlee Library’s meeting rooms. A Preview Sale for current members of the Friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 18. Those interested in becoming Friends of the Library are

welcome to do so at the door. A large selection of well sorted books and other media will be available at bargain prices. All hardback books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and books on tape are $1 each. All paperback books are only50 cents each. The best bargain is to purchase a Friends’ tote/book bag for $12 and fill it to the brim for free. During the Spring Book Sale, the Friends of Atlee Library is sponsoring a Food

Drive, collecting nonperishable food items, toiletries, paper goods and cleaning products for the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF). Those coming to the sale are urged to bring a donation to the library, and the organization will deliver all the donations to MCEF. All proceeds from the Book Sale directly benefit the Atlee Library and its programs. For more information, call the library at 804-559-0654.

Hanover High to celebrate 10-year anniversary with April 20 run/walk Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover High School will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with the first-ever 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 20. Sponsored by the HHS boys’ soccer team and the track teams, the 5K will get underway at 8:30 a.m. Food, prizes and awards will be included in the event.

The cost for registrants prior to April 7 is $20 per person and $50 per family. Special pricing of $15 is available for all Hanover County students and staff members. T-shirts are guaranteed for early registrants. After April 7, the pricing is $20 for any Hanover County student or staff member, $25 per person, and $60 per family. The race is open to all who

wish to join in on the fun of the special day. Register individually or as a team. If you are interested in being a sponsor, or interested in more information and the registration form, go to http://www.facebook.com/HanoverHawks5K or e-mail Kim Farnsworth at kimberly.farnsworth007@ gmail.com.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Chloe Daugherty, a junior at Patrick Henry High School, recently spent a day at the State Capitol as a guest of Del. Chris Peace, R-97. Her mother Colleen said, “Through the years my stance on society’s responsibility to be politically knowledgeable and vigilant about voting has

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Hanover Tavern will host Business After Hours with the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17. According to the HABCC, the Business After Hours Series is an informal way for professionals to socialize and network while visiting 12 different Hanover County businesses. Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Food and beverages will be provided. Those planning to attend may register online and

pay in advance by credit card or Paypal. Checks and cash also are accepted and you may pay at the door. Members registering late will pay an increased price. The Hanover Tavern has been utilized as a historical, educational, community and cultural resource center for the enjoyment of all. For more information on Hanover Tavern, visit http:// hanovertavern.org/. For more information about Business After Hours or HABCC, contact Melissa Miller at 804-798-8130 or melissa@ habcc.com.

their lack of preparation, he was prepared, calm and courteous.” Her mother added, “Many times I hear that today’s youth are not interested or committed. More often I have realized that adults are too busy or find

it bothersome to have an extra body in the way.” She summed up her daughter’s experience with a thank you to Peace “for graciously giving your time to my child, gaining nothing in return. Experiences such as this help develop her character as a responsible citizen. The mark you have left can only reap beneficial outcomes.”

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how to collect water samples and a sampling kit. At the collection point, the samples will be iced in coolers and taken to Virginia Tech for analysis. Once the analysis is complete, an Interpretation Meeting is held to distribute the results to each participant. At that meeting, water test results are explained and information provided about treatment options, if needed. Water samples will be analyzed for total coliform bacteria, E. coli bacteria, pH, iron, lead, sodium, fluoride, arsenic, copper, nitrate, sulfate, manganese, hardness and total dissolved solids. The cost of one sampling kit is $49. Bring a check, made payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech, to the kickoff meeting. Pre-reg-

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Beaverdam Wine Festival slated April 13 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Four local wineries and six restaurants will gather from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the John Lewis Thompson Learning Center and Pop’s Country Store Museum at 19419 Beaverdam Rd. in Beaverdam for the second annual Beaverdam Wine Festival. The event will benefit the Association for the Preservation of the Beaverdam Depot and the

Beaverdam Heritage Foundation. Festival grounds will come alive with the Eddie Lohr Band and Premiere Band playing live music. Jewelry and craft vendors will peddle their wares. The feature event will be the tethered hot air balloons by Balloons over America. Live Alpacas are expected to be on exhibit. A silent auction will offer local gift certificates to benefit these 501(c)3 organizations.

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Adam & Eve Franchising Corporation opened its newest store in February in Mechanicsville. It is being operated by franchisees Specialty Retail LLC based in Richmond. The stores are described as “an up-scale specialty retail boutique for discerning couples, women and men to explore romance and erotica that invoke the quality, class and comfort associated with the Adam & Eve brand. “ The Mechanicsville location will help customers to learn ways to explore intimacy and reignite the passion in their lives. The Adam & Eve staff is trained and knowledgeable about the wide range of products,

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com A program on conversation will be presented to the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Barbara Jacks, membership chairman, at 804-746-3294 or visit www. PAMUNKEYWC.org.

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istration is required, as the number of test kits is limited to 150. To pre-register, call the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-752-4310. The dates, times and locations of the water testing clinics are as follows: Kickoff Meeting: 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at the Board

including lingerie and apparel, shoes, books, games, novelties and manuals. “Our store is going to provide customers with quality, top of the line merchandise from wellrespected brands to bring a bit of extra class and romance into our shoppers’ lives. We are really excited about this opportunity,” Angela Madison, store manager, said. The store is located at 7500 Jackson Arch Drive Suite I in the Bowles Farm Plaza shopping center. It is open from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday. A Grand Opening is scheduled for May 4 and will include specials and a wide range of activities. For more information, visit www.adameverichmond.com.

of Supervisors Room in the Hanover County Government Building at 7516 County Complex Road in Hanover. Sample Drop-off: 7 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at the Hanover County Extension Office at 13017 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Interpretation Meeting: 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at the Board of Supervisors Room at the Hanover County Government Building at 7516

County Complex Road in Hanover. Test results will be mailed to those who are unable to attend the interpretation meeting. All participant information is kept strictly confidential. For more information about the program, visit: www. wellwater.bse.vt.edu, call the Hanover County Extension Office at 804-752-4310 or email questions to jschroer@ vt.edu.

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Robert and Rozelle Owen Coker of Mechanicsville will celebrate their 60th Anniversary on April 4th. They have three children and four grandchildren.

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AMBER PATTERSON and KEVIN AYRES to be married in October of 2013

ictor and Christine Patterson of Mechanicsville proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Amber Renee Patterson, to Kevin Louis Ayres, son of Lou and Cindy Ayres of Mechanicsville. Amber is a 2000 gradu-

played multiple venues throughout the city of Richmond and Virginia. Wrapping up the event is The Taters, whose country roots-pop style is reminiscent of 1960s1970s singer-songwriters Roy Orbison, The Beatles and The Everly Brothers. Billboard Magazine critic Gordon Ely has described The Taters as “determinedly-and gleefully-forging a path with no limits or end in sight.” Tickets for the festival are $20in advance and $25 at the gate. Included in the price is a menu of barbeque and beef, coleslaw, beans, hot dogs and soft drinks and live music. Specialty craft beers (three brewed in Virginia) will be sold separately along with a selection of popular brands. For ticket locations, contact Aylett Country Day School at 804-4433214.

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ate of Hermitage High School. Kevin is a 2000 graduate of Atlee High School and 2009 graduate of Virginia Commonweath University. An October 2013 wedding is planned in Mechanicsville.

The Mechanicsville Local welcomes your announcements. Submit by email to news @mechlocal.com or by mail to P.O. Box 1118 Mechanicsville, VA 23111. To announce your wedding or engagement call Michelle Wall 746-1235 ext. 10.

Aylett Country Day School’s annual spring event will be “changing its tune” a little this year. On Saturday, April 13, ACDS will host the Bull and BBQ Music Festival from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m., featuring three live bands, barbeque and pit-cooked beef, soft drinks, craft and domestic beers. Opening the festival is local band, Donnie LeFleur. Attendees will enjoy the familiar 1970s classic rock songs of Eric Clapton, The Band, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and others. Next to set the stage is a performance by The Atkinsons, whose fiddlerockin’ Americana music is a blend of “roots, country swing, and Texas Cajun.” Influenced by Tom Petty, Drive By Truckers and Green Day to name a few, The Atkinsons have

Walker William White Jamie and William (Bill) White Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their son Walker William White, weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. and 20.5 inches long. Walker was born March 12, 2013 at 1:28 a.m. Proud grandparents are Andie Buch and Bill Sr. and Vickie L. White. Great grandparents are Betty and Thomas Martin. Aunts and uncles are Joel and Michelle Buch, Vickie and Paul Ferrera,Kim and Robert Wells and Jamie L. White. Special thanks go to Dr. Gordan and the nursing staff at Memorial Regional Hospital.

Epworth United Methodist Church in King William County will host a flea market on the church grounds, located at 11 Epworth Road, on Saturday, April 20 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and baked goods will be sold. Space is $10, paid in advance. Call Gertrude Pitt at 769-2175 to reserve a space. Vendors such as Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Thirty One are welcome. The proceeds will

go to the church’s building fund. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled to April 27. Emmanuel Episcopal at Brook Hill Yard will host a bake and craft Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 20 at 1214 Wilmer Ave., at Brook Road and Interstate 95. Rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $25. Contact M. Malone at 746-4748 for a reservation form or more information.

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#3, which is located at 4428 Mechanicsville Turnpike. The meeting’s guest speaker is Jason Jacobs, Web Designer. He will discuss using the internet to promote yourself and your writing. For more information, go to www.hanoverwriters.org.

Kitchen, for the Richmond Times-Dispatch and will be speaking about the joys of cooking with herbs. Herb plants will be for sale by Hanover High School Horticulture Students beginning at 6 p.m. and also Wednesday, April 17 HIABA will hold its after the presentation. For more annual membership luncheon information call 804-537-5050 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at Hanover Writers Hanover County Club, which Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the is located at 14314 County Eastern Hanover Fire Station Club Drive in Ashland.

SHALOM BAPTIST CHURCH IS OFFERING LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S FOR CAREGIVERS This is open to the community, so please pass the word to your friends and neighbors who may need to attend. All sessions are at Shalom Baptist Church, 6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, 23111.

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Ed Gaskins, Economic Development Director of Hanover County, will speak. Participation is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Payments were required prior to April 1 to avoid a late fee. For more information call 804-675-7502.

Thursday, April 18 The Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale Preview for current members of the Friends is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m in Atlee Library’s meeting rooms. A large selection of well sorted books and other media will be available at bargain prices. All hardback books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and books on tape are $1 each. All paperback books are only 50 cents each. The best bargain of all is to purchase a Friends’ tote/book bag for $12 and fill it to the brim for free. All proceeds from the book sale directly benefit the Atlee Library and its programs. For more information, call the library at 559-0654.

Friday, April 19 The Hanover Professional Firefighters Golf Tournament, Pars For Ours, will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Hunting Hawk Golf Club, 15201 Ashland Road in Glen Allen. The shotgun start is at noon. Cost for an individual player is $75, and a team of four plays can play $300. The entry fee includes carts, range balls, with dinner and awards after the game. Raffles and Mulligans will be available. Register in person at Hunting Hawk Golf Club, by calling 804-749-1900, or online at www.golfdigestplanner. com/22629-Pars_For_Ours/ index.html The Atlee Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Atlee Library’s meeting rooms. A large selection of well sorted books and other media will be available at bargain prices. All hardback books, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and books on tape are $1 each. All paperback books are only

50 cents each. The best bargain of all is to purchase a Friends’ tote/book bag for $12 and fill it to the brim for free. All proceeds from the book sale directly benefit the Atlee Library and its programs. For more information, call the library at 559-0654.

Saturday, April 20 A bake and craft sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal at Brook Hill Yard, which is located at 1214 Wilmer Ave. Rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $25. Contact M. Malone 7464748 for a reservation form or questions. Epworth United Methodist Church in King William County will host a flea market on the church grounds, located at 11 Epworth Road, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and baked good will be sold. Space is $10, paid in advance. Call Gertrude Pitt at 769-2175 to reserve a space. Vendors

such as Pampered Chef, Mary Kay, Thirty One are welcome. The proceeds will go to the church’s building fund. In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled to April 27. Hanover Tavern Foundation is offering a bus tour from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. See a private exhibit of Hanover County related artifacts from the collection of the Museum of the Confederacy. From storage, the museum is presenting flags, weapons, uniforms, and letters all connected to Civil War-era Hanover. The tour includes full access to the entire museum as well as the White House of the Confederacy. A light breakfast and lunch are included. Some walking is required. Tickets for this fund-raiser are $75 per person or $65 for members. To register, contact Site Supervisor Josh Epps at jepps@hanovertavern.org or by calling 804-537-5050. see CALENDAR, pg. 39

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Raiders and Holte stiﬂe Confederates 1-0 By Jacob Downer Richmond Times Dispatch Thursday night’s varsity softball game between Atlee and Lee-Davis was billed as a marquee matchup between rivals poised for big seasons. It didn’t disappoint. Atlee senior left-hander Jessica Holte maintained her torrid pace to start the season, throwing a two-hitter to lead the Raiders to a 1-0 Capital District-opening victory over the Confederates. Holte struck out five and faced only one batter over the minimum. Holte also drove in the

game’s only run in the top half of the fifth inning with a single. Holte has pitched every inning for Atlee (4-0, 10 Capital) this season and has allowed only two runs. “This was a very good win for us today. We haven’t really done well against Lee-Davis (1-2, 0-1) at their field in four or five years,” said Atlee coach John Earley. “We’d always have a lead late in the game and let it frizzle away, so it was nice to finish what we started today.” Thursday’s game was a rematch of last season’s Capital District championship and featured two teams with lofty

expectations. Both were ranked in the Times-Dispatch Top 10, and each features a pitcher who won second-team All-Metro honors last season: Holte for Atlee and Lauren McIntyre for Lee-Davis. While Holte was cruising on the mound throughout the see SOFTBALL, pg. 32 ` Frank Straus/For The Local

At right: Taylor Sutherland (2) of Atlee makes a play at shortstop, with Annamarie Warley (5) looking on in the game versus Lee-Davis. Sutherland used her glove and bat in leading Atlee to a 1-0 win over Lee Davis.

Atlee girls soccer gives C-feds cold shoulder 6-0

By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The Atlee varsity girls’ soccer team continued their dominance of Hanover County opponents on Thursday evening, utilizing a second half spurt to roll past host Lee-Davis 6-0. Leading 2-0 at the half, the experienced Raiders (2-1, 1-0 Capital) got three quick scores over a 15 minute span in the Charlie Leffler/The Local

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At left: Atlee’s Lindsay Wilkins (20) threads the ball through Lee-Davis defenders Allie Reed (21), Emily Paul (3) and Davi Neagle (20).

second period to break the game open then cruise to the win. Both squads had to overcome the adversity of frigid temperatures, gusting wind and little playing time due to multiple early season cancellations and postponements. Three weeks into the season, the game marked only the second time on the field for Lee-Davis (1-1, 0-1) and third game for Atlee. The hit-and-miss start to the season has been especially trying for the young Confederate squad. “What really hurt us was playing our first game then hav-

ing two weeks of nothing,” said Lee-Davis head coach Brian Doane. “For these girls having come together and only had one game so far, they played really well.” Things get no better for the C-feds as they head into Spring Break and face over a week layoff once again before hitting the field for their third game in the fifth week of the season. “It’s going to be tough,” Doane said. “We’re going to get together over Spring Break and practice some but when we get back it’s going to be full bore.”

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game for Atlee, retiring 12 of the first 13 batters she faced, the Raiders squandered plenty of scoring opportunities. Singles from Taylor Sutherland and Holte put runners on first and third for Atlee in the top of the first inning, but McIntyre was able to get center fielder Shelby Hill to fly out to right to end the threat. The Raiders stranded lone runners in the second and third innings, and were again knocking on the door in the fourth. With runners on the second and third and two outs, Confederates second baseman Kinsee Stonebraker

made a tough play on the ball and threw out Raiders DH Blair Jones by a half-step to save two runs. Atlee finally was able to break through against McIntyre in the top of the fifth. Sutherland recorded her third hit of the game with a bloop single over short and advanced to second on a sacrifice by Mattie Fitzgerald. Holte then delivered the clutch moment of the game with a hard come-backer up the middle. “We played great defense today and our pitching was spot on. We did leave too many runners on base, but we got one in and sometimes that’s all it takes,” Earley said.

Both teams take a week off for Spring Break then return to the field on Tuesday, Apr. 9 as they head into the meat of their Capital District schedule. The Raiders will host Highland Springs while LeeDavis travels to Varina. Both contests begin at 7 p.m.

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Atlee................... 000 010 0 — 1 7 0 Lee-Davis........... 000 000 0 — 0 2 0 Holte and Hill; McIntyre and Cottrail. W— Holte. L — McIntyre Records: Atlee 4-0, 1-0 Capital; LeeDavis 1-2, 0-1 Frank Straus/For The Local

At right: Jessica Holte (11) of Atlee delivers a pitch in the game versus Lee-Davis Holte delivered at the plate, collecting two hits and driving in the games only run. Atlee won the contest 1-0 over LeeDavis.

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Atlee head coach Bruce Lovelace takes an optimistic approach to the haphazard schedule. “Everything is a work in progress at this point; tampering a little bit.” he said. “In terms of the entire season, this is a little part of it.” Still, Lovelace has his team work outdoors through the adverse conditions because that is what they will face in games. “Our coach has us practice outside every day whether it’s cold outside, rainy or muddy,” said senior captain Lindsay Wilkins. “Why we do that is to be able to adapt to conditions when it becomes game time.” Of course, Wilkins admitted proper spring weather will be more than welcome. “We’re definitely ready for the warmth,” she said. Both teams got off to an icy start as they adjusted to each other, the wind and the cold. “It was a rough start for us,” Wilkins said. “I think we started a little slow, but once we got warmed up, I think we started to progress well. “I just tried to get us fired

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Atlee’s Brooke Jerman races back on defense as Lee-Davis keeper Bethany Rusticelli, right, comes up with one of her game high 23 saves.

up a little bit because I felt there was a little lack of enthusiasm in the beginning,” Wilkins said. “As we started connecting on passes, moving the ball around, it felt to me like we began to improve.” Atlee senior Brooke Jerman finally broke the ice in the eighth minute with a shot

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from middle inside the box. However, soon afterward the officials made Jerman leave the game for safety reasons when they noticed she was wearing an earring. Jerman missed the remainder of the first half as the stubborn piece of jewelry refused to be removed, even with pliers.

However, the talented Raiders showed little signs of slippage in her absence. Wilkins added to the lead in the 34th minute when she lofted a high shot that glanced off the hand of Lee-Davis junior keeper Bethany Rusticelli and into the goal for a 2-0 Raiders lead. If the cold affected the out-

come in any area, it was at the Lee-Davis goal, where fingernumbing temperatures prevented finesse saves by Rusticelli. Still the Confederates’ keeper turned in as stellar effort, finishing with 23 saves and holding Atlee to two first half scores despite 18 shots on goal. “She did an excellent job,” Doane said. “She faced constant pressure and made a bunch of great saves.” Lovelace switched to a 3-4-3 attack in the second half and it paid dividends early. Wilkins lofted a second shot in off the hands of Rusticelli in the 46th minute but the real damage was created with under 20 minutes to play. In the 61st minute, Atlee junior Alexis Pringle connected on a beautiful sliding kick to the goal for a 4-0 Raider lead. Five minutes later sophomore Sarah Spinner pushed the margin to 5-0 punching it in from the right side. Only a minute and a half passed before junior Abby O’Toole created the final score for a 6-0 Raiders’ lead. Despite the lopsided outcome, Doane was pleased with the defensive play of senior

captain Allie Reed and junior central defender Davi Neagle, both of whom were a constant nuisance to the Atlee attack. Two youngsters also turned in solid performance for the C-feds, sophomore midfielder Savannah Doane and her freshman counterpart Mason Courter. “(They) for the most part worked really well at handling the pressure in the middle of the field,” the coach said. Though both teams have room for improvement, the road ahead holds a lot of optimism. “I think we have a lot of talent on this team and it just takes some pulling it out,” Wilkins said of Atlee. Doane agreed when it comes to his Confederates. “We’re only going to get better,” he said. “We haven’t played very much. We all come from different soccer teams and we’re going to get better.” Atlee..................................... 2 4 — 6 Lee-Davis............................. 0 0 — 0 A: Wilkins 2, Spinner, Pringle, O’Toole, Jerman Saves: Smith (A) 1; Rusticelli (LD) 23 Records: Atlee 2-1, 1-0 Capital; LeeDavis 1-1, 0-1

Richmond International Raceway news and events Rhoades one of three Contributed report Richmond International Raceway is going to give one NASCAR fan the memory of a lifetime. The lucky fan will win the chance to ride around RIR with a NASCAR driver during driver introductions prior to the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Apr. 27. Race fans can logon to the RIR Facebook page (www. facebook.com/Richmondinte rnationalRaceway), and enter the “You’ve Got to See It!” Facebook contest by filling in the blank: “_____. You’ve got to see it at Richmond International Raceway!” A panel of judges at RIR will decide which entry is the best, awarding the winner with tickets to the Saturday race and the driver parade lap ridearound with a NASCAR driver. RIR is also extending an open invitation for any and all to attend the official unveiling of the track’s LOVEwork on Wednesday, Apr. 3, at 11 a.m.

The unveiling will take place at RIR’s main entrance at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Meadowbridge Rd. Parking is available by entering the property at the main entrance and proceeding through the main gate. Virginia Tourism Corporation chose Richmond International Raceway as one of 16 sites across the state to build and promote a giant LOVEwork. The LOVEwork structures are the focal point of a social media campaign to share the message that love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. RIR will join with 20 other existing LOVEwork sculptures found across the state featured on www.virginia.org/LOVE as part of the Virginia is for Lovers tourism marketing campaign. The RIR staff teamed up to construct the LOVEwork, which is completely race-themed: * “L” – made from Goodyear tires – the same ones seen weekly in the NASCAR Sprint Cup

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Series * “O” – wrapped in checkered flag vinyl, symbolizing the checkered flag that waves at the conclusion of a race * “V” – made of actual racing helmets * “E” – made of sheet metal that was once part of cars racing in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and NASCAR Nationwide Series races * The base for each letter is made from the metal used to construct the SAFER barrier – interior retaining walls at Richmond International Raceway that absorb energy from the impact of cars hitting the wall Visitors to Richmond International Raceway will be encouraged to take a picture with the LOVEwork and share on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Photos taken by people from throughout the world can be seen at www.Facebook. com/VirginiaisforLovers and on Twitter by searching #LOVEVA.

The LOVEwork will be located at the corner of Laburnum Avenue and Meadowbridge Road, providing easy access for visitors to snap photographs. RIR’s LOVEwork will be a focal point during its Apr. 25-27 & Sept. 6-7 NASCAR race weekends, as well as the hundreds of events taking place at Richmond Raceway Complex throughout the year. Tickets are on sale now for the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race and the ToyotaCare 250. Children 12 and younger are admitted free with a ticketed adult in general admission sections on Friday. The weekend begins Thursday, Apr. 25, when the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East returns to RIR for the BLUE OX 100 and Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown presented by FedEx, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Advance tickets are $25, with children 12 and younger admitted free.

finalists for Siena job Staff reports Virginia Commonwealth Associate Coach Mike Rhoades is reported to be one of three finalists for the head basketball coaching position at Siena College. Rhoades, the former Randolph-Macon head coach, will travel to the Loudonville, N.Y. campus this week to interview along with Robert Morris coach Andy Toole and Loyola Maryland coach Jimmy Patsos.

Congratulations, HYBL 10U

Runners make journey to N.Y.

Photo submitted by TC Wilson

Congratulations to the Hanover Youth Basketball League (HYBL) 10U all-star girls who were champions of the 1st Annual Dinwiddie Girls Basketball Tournament the weekend of Mar. 15-17. The girls went 3-0 with a combined score of 54-20. From front left: Danielle Brown, Laci Miller, Khari Rucker, Jessica Russell and Kelly Ayer. Back: Brynna Soignoli, Kayla Maxson, Blake Ursiny, Julia Mardigian and Julia Anne Wilson. Not pictured are coaches T.C. Wilson, John Mardigian, Ed Maxson and Emily Wilson.

from the stands? Central Virginia Football Officials Association.

Photo submitted by Bonnie Simons

Hanover Sports Baseball 8U Division won the Virginia Beach Hurricanes Invitational Tournament the weekend of Mar. 16-17 in Yorktown. Front from left: Connor (Booty) Simons, Colin (CDog) Gifford, Jacob (Puma) Koenig and Chase Trainum. Middle: Hayden Rollison, Connor (The Rocket) Hammock, Cole Elrod, Nathan Shadik, Garrett Bralley, Hunter Moore and Anthony Gabello (not shown, Chase Sanford). Back: Billy Trainum, Matt Moore, Eddie Gifford, Alex Koenig and James Simons. (not shown Jamie Sanford).

Photo submitted by Donna Haynesworth

The Mechanicsville Local traveled to the Big Apple with local high school track athletes, Leila Haynesworth (Hanover), front left, and LaChyna Roe (Henrico). They were among the top athletes in Virginia to qualify to compete in the New Balance National High School Meet held at the Armory in NY, Mar. 8-10. Kaniya Amos and Zayin Roe, front right, traveled to cheer them on.

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Frigid weather doesn’t cool soccer rivalry Lee-Davis edges Atlee 3-2

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By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com The high school soccer fans were bundled tightly at LeeDavis on Thursday night when the Confederate boys hosted rival Atlee in an early season Capital District matchup. If it wasn’t for the intense action on the field temperatures in the low 40s would have made the atmosphere nearly unbearable for anyone watching. As with any rivalry game, things heated up early and did not cool down until the final whistle was blown as Lee-Davis (3-0, 1-0 Capital) came away with a hard-fought 3-2 win. For Lee-Davis senior middle Alex Overbeck, Mother Nature was never a factor in the contest. “Once you start playing you start to warm up and all the elements on the field and temperature it really doesn’t matter,” he said. “You’re just out there playing. You really don’t worry about it.” Lee-Davis head coach Brian Ellwod concurred. “It’s a rivalry,” he said. “Both sides were strong. It’s nice to see them both play hard. It was good to be a close game. It’s nice to be in that kind of game.” The Confederates, who have yet to trail this season, drew first blood when junior middle Evan Tyler connected from the center of the box in the eighth minute of play. In the intense rivalry contest, scoring first is important. “It means a lot,” Overbeck said. “We haven’t been down this season yet. I think if we’d been down it would have gotten us more nervous. You could tell when they equalized we were a little bit shaky. So putting it

Photos by Charlie Leffler/The Local

Agony and ecstasy: Above left: Atlee’s Alex Maimone (10) reacts when his shot goes wide on the open goal in the close contest. Above right: Confederate captain Alex Overbeck celebrates the Lee-Davis win. With the victory, Lee-Davis improved to 3-0 and has yet to trail this season.

always ahead it just gave us a big confidence boost.” The Raiders (2-1-1, 0-1-1) wasted little time to come up with an answer. Only four minutes passed before Atlee sophomore back T.J. Warren drew C-fed senior keeper Lance Mills from the box then found pay dirt to knot the contest 1-1. Throughout the game Mills often took chances in the goal, but Ellwood could not question his keeper for being aggressive. “He made a decision for the first goal, so you can’t fault him for that,” Ellwood said. “But he should have held his line and let the defender come back and really defend the ball. I thought him coming out really gave that kid an opportunity to slide the ball home. But overall, he was making decisions and that’s what’s important.” Lee-Davis senior forward Brian Garnett put the Confederates back on top with a beautiful cross in the 34th minute to give the home team a

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2-1 lead at the break. After the break Atlee struck quickly, tying the game 2-2 when senior middle Connor Hulser once again drew Mills from the goal then worked the ball around his block for a score. From there the battle continued as Lee-Davis looked to counter Atlee’s speed advantage with defensive craftiness of Overbeck. On offense, C-fed sophomore forward Ryan Sheets kept applying pressure to the Atlee defense. “Ryan Sheets was our playmaker today,” Ellwood said. “Really doing a lot of stuff, creating goals, scoring opportunities for guys.” Lee-Davis took the lead for good with slightly over 25 minutes remaining, and at the same time showed off a player who could quickly become a fan favorite. Junior forward Raymundo Mascias-Murillo is new to the Confederates this season, and

took Ellwood by surprise. “He really came out of the blue for us and we’re real excited to have him.” Mascias-Murillo not only has a name that provided the Lee-Davis field announcer a chance to flaunt his Spanish accent, but the junior has skills to become a standout on the field. Compact and athletic, Mascias-Murillo’s only deficiency is his lack of knowledge of the Confederates’ schemes. “Once we get him involved in our system and our style of play, we’re looking for him to be a really good looking player,” Ellwood said. Midway through the second period Mascias-Murillo appeared he would get his name in the game book with a beautiful assist to the middle on a goal that was waved off due to penalty. However, in the 54th minute he came back to connect on, what would turn out to be, the game-winner; splitting the

middle and driving the ball into the goal. “That was a great goal,” Ellwood said. “If you get him the ball he can do something really special. He’s going to be a special little kid.” Overbeck agreed. “He’s just got a trigger and he shoots all the time,” he said. “He’s always worked hard.” Yet, the highlight for Mascias-Murillo came after the score when he performed a flip in celebration. “He’s a wild one,” Ellwood said.

Though early in the season, Overbeck is pleased with the win which maintained the Confederates’ perfect record. “I thought we played well,” he aid. “We’ve still got a lot of improvement but we had a lot of heart and we just went out there and it’s a tough game.” Lee-Davis............................ 2 1 — 3 Atlee.................................... 1 1 — 2 LD: Tyler, Garnett, Mascias A: Warren, Husler Saves: Mills (L-D) 3; Taylor (A) 8 Records: Lee-Davis 3-0, 1-0 Capital; Atlee 2-1-1, 0-1-1

College news and notes Staff reports The Randolph-Macon College baseball team picked up a 5-3 Old Dominion Conference win over Virginia Wesleyan on Wednesday then defeated York College (Pa) 9-2 in non-conference action on Thursday. But R-MC suffered back-to-back ODAC losses on the road at Roanoke in a Saturday double header to fall to 10-11, 5-6 on

the season. The Yellow Jackets host a four-game home stand this week with a rematch against the Marlins on Tuesday Apr. 2 at 3:30 p.m. followed by a non-conference contest against Mary Washington on Thursday, Apr. 4 at 3:30 p.m. The Yellow Jackets then host Lynchburg in a Saturday double-header startsee COLLEGE, pg. 35 `

Fogleman commits to H-SC Daniel Fogelman will continue his academic and athletic careers at Hampden-Sydney College. The Hanover High School football staff is excited for Daniel and extremely proud of his accomplishments as a member of the Hanover Hawk Football Team. Daniel will join his brother, Steven Fogelman, a senior with the H-SC football program. Daniel started on both the defensive and offensive lines as a senior for the Hawks. Daniel was selected to both the Capital District 2nd Team Offensive Line and Capital District Second Team Defensive Line in 2012. Daniel was a three-time member of the Capital District AllAcademic team. Daniel’s hard

DANIEL FOGLEMAN

work and leadership played an important part in the Hanover Hawks back to back Central Region Championships in 2011 and 2012. Submitted by Joshua Just

Congratulations, Upward Boys

Mains commits to Guilford Stuart Mains will continue his academic and athletic careers at Guilford College in North Carolina. The Hanover High School Football Staff is excited for Stuart and extremely proud of his accomplishments as a member of the Hanover Hawk Football Team. Stuart was a three-year starter for the defensive line of Hanover from 20102012. Stuart started his sophomore year at both defensive end and defensive tackle on the 2010 Capital District Championship team. Stuart started at the nose tackle position his junior season on the 2011 Central Region Championship team. As a senior Stuart started games at defensive tackle, defensive end, and fullback on the 2012 Central Region Championship

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ing at noon before closing out the week on the road at Eastern Mennonite in a Sunday doubleheader.

league race. R-MC (19-4, 4-2) has a trio of important ODAC double headers this week, hosting Sweet Briar (0-10, 0-8) on Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 3:30 and 5:30, traveling to Lynchburg (16-5, 3-1) on Saturday (1:303:30 p.m.) then hosting Roanoke (15-4, 4-0) on Sunday, Apr. 7 in a pair of contests beginning at 1:30 p.m.

team. Stuart was selected to the Capital District 2nd team as a defensive lineman his senior season and was a three-time member of the Capital District All-Academic team. Submitted by Joshua Just

Congratulations, Upward Girls

Photo submitted by Michael Curley

The 2013 Upward Hanover Boys Basketball champion Pistons. From left: Jalen Hargrove, Vijay O’Brien, Henry Pugh, James Hare, Keyshon Hedgepeth, Trey Polivka, Josh Hare, Ben Jones and Bernard Hedgepeth. The Pistons are coached by Clarence Hargrove and Bernard Hedgepeth. The Pistons finished the season with a perfect 10-0 season. Congratulations.

STUART MAINS

Congratulations, Bobcats

From left: Kevin Walters, Will Stewart, Michael Johnson (MVP), Jordan Bing, Delshawn Gaines, Kelron Payne, Jamal Robinson, Jerean Rogers, Dominick Kountourogiannis and Shawn Bulter – sitting.

The Bobcats 16-U basketball team took second place in its first basketball tournament after losing to the Dream Team from Lancaster/Northumberland counties in the championship game. The Bobcats finish 3-2 in it first basketball tournament ever Mar. 23 at the Mathews Shootout. Also, Michaeal Johnson from the Bobcats was voted tournament MVP.

Congratulations, Dynamo 12U

Photo submitted by Michael Curley

The 2013 Upward Hanover Girls Basketball Champion Shock. From left: Erin Dugai, Ellie Francis, Grace Baker, Rebecca Iseminger, Bonnie McDermott, Addison Raso, Madeline Atkinson, Avery Cooper and Lexi Stanley. The Shock is coached by Amy Atkinson and Andy McDermott. The Shock finished the season with an 8-1 season. Congratulations.

Mayers made his season debut on the mound Saturday in a 22-1 rout of LaSalle. Mayers (Hanover) threw three perfect innings, striking out four to earn the save. Richmond (17-9, 3-3 Atlantic 10) hosts William & Mary on Tues. Apr. 2 at 3 p.m. then head to Washington D.C. for a weekend series against George Washington, Apr. 5-7.

The R-MC softball team saw their 15-game winning streak snapped in back-to-back losses at ODAC leading Virginia After picking up his first two Though he was not expected Wesleyan on Wednesday. The Marlins defeated the Yellow to pitch this season while recov- wins of the season last week, Jackets 7-5 and 3-1 to take a ering from injury, University University of Virginia junior commanding 9-0 lead in the of Richmond senior Jacob pitcher Austin Young is off to

a career best start, with a 3-0 record after picking up a win against Miami on Saturday. On the season, Young (Atlee) has a 1.06 ERA in 11 appearances and 17.0 innings pitched, striking out 16 versus three walks. The No. 5 ranked Cavaliers (25-2, 9-2 ACC) travel to Lynchburg for a Tuesday, Apr. 2 contest against Liberty then host VMI on Wednesday, Apr. 3. Both contests are at 6 p.m. Virginia wraps up the week with an Atlantic Coast Conference series against Wake Forest, Apr. 6-8.

Photo submitted by Shandi Covington

Team members include: Rachel Andrzejewski, Brittany Bessette, Emma Covington, Madelyn Dunn, Summer Hansen, LaDawna McEnhimer, Natalie McLean, Nikki Rittenhouse, Shea Sager, Maggie Sobel and Logan Wells. The girls are led by coach Patrick Hughes and assistant coach Courtney Vest.

Mechanicsville’s Dynamo Soccer Club celebrated a tournament victory on Mar. 17. The club’s U12 Navy Girls travel team won its three game bracket and proceeded on to win the championship match for their division while never giving up a goal to an opposing team. The girls played hard despite a wintry mix to win a trophy for their club and individual medals at the 20th annual Stafford Area Soccer Association St. Patrick’s Day Tournament. Over 250 teams from Canada and most of the mid-Atlantic states play in this tournament every year. Submitted by Shandi Covington

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Mechanicsville Christian Center: Families encountering Christ Sun. 9 & 11AM, children’s ministries Wed. 7PM, students Sun. & Thurs. nights, small groups. 8061 Shady Grove Rd. www.mccag.org The Bridge – We want to build a Bridge to Christ, to spiritual maturity, and of hope to the world. Our vision is to be “less church, more fulfilling.” No matter where you are or what season of life you’re in, be our guest on Sunday mornings at 10:30. We are located at 8026 Walnut Grove Road, 442-6565. Please check us out online at thebridge2hope.org

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran, 8154 Atlee Rd, SUNDAY WORSHIP 9:30am Holy Eucharist • 10:45am Christian Ed Nursery Provided • 804-559-9302 Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 7pm The Rev. Amelie Allen Wilmer, Vicar Email: allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com Visit our website: www.allsoulsva.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 @ 9:00 am & 10:15 am Christian Education 9:30-10:15 am www.creatorfamily.net email: creatorcontact@comcast.net

Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sundays 8:30 or 11am, w/Sunday School @ 9:45. Daily preschool & after school child care.

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church ( 3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN 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; Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.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.gethsemanechristian.org

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:00 am & 11am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sunday School 9:15am, Worship Service 10:30am, Nursery Available.

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Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170

Hanover Church of the Nazarene 8391 Atlee Rd, (hanoverlife.com) Atlee Christian Academy -- PK-5th grade atleechristianacademy.com (746-3900)

PRESBYTERIAN MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. Nancy Clark, Interim Pastor Tel. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org You are welcome to join us on Sundays: 9 am Contemporary 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional

PRESBYTERIAN SALEM Presbyterian Church - Loving members, biblically-based teaching & preaching. Join us in our historic sanctuary! Worship 11AM, fellowship after. 5394 Studley Rd. Pastor: Sandi Shaner 746-0732

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

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Black Creek Baptist Church , 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday School, 9am; Worship 10:15am (Nursery prov.); Wed. night prayer service 7pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Children in Action, Preschool to 5th grade, 6:45-7:45pm. Dr. Darden Battle, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Reverend Craig Secor & Chris Thomas, Music Director. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities; 6:00 pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.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

Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth " Striving to be the complete church using our complete gifts completely" shalombaptist.net

Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.cool spring.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 Grace United Family Church “Where Grace Unites Us” 8700 Bell Creek Road Mechanicsville 23116 Sunday Worship 10:30 AM Join us for a "Grace United Children’s Christmas" : Dec. 9, 10:30, Lunch served Contact: 335-6728 /graceunitedfc@gmail.com “Come as you are” -- See you Sunday! Glenn Hawkins, Pastor 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 Sunday Schedule: 8:30am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship New Highland Baptist Church Worship 8:30 am & 11 am, Sunday School 9:45am Pastor Robert Lee 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mech. 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org

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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. Dr. Jeff Harlow, Pastor Rev. Sandra Stanley, Director of Children & Youth Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) enonchurch@verizon.net www.enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United MethodistCelebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:00. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:00- All Ages. Nursery for preschoolers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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