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Public gets say in superintendent search By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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The turnout was small for last Wednesday’s public hearing on selecting a new superintendent for Hanover County Public Schools at Lee-Davis High School, but BWP & Associates, the firm hired by the School Board to aid in the replacement process, received varied feedback.

Hines oﬃcially declares candidacy By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Col. David R. Hines said he is humbled by the opportunity to serve Hanover County as its sheriff, but he said he is confident of his abilities and experience. After having served as “the right hand man” to Col. V. Stuart Cook, who retired last fall, Hines moved into the top law enforcement position in the county. Now, he officially announces his candidacy for sher-

iff. This marks his first foray into the political arena. “ I n all honesty, it’s HINES not that different than what I was doing,” he said see HINES, pg. 4 `

The search for a new superintendent to lead Hanover County Public Schools continues, with public input continuing to be solicited. Last Wednesday morning, an online survey became available at www.hcps.us. That evening, public hearings were conducted at Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools. The next night, feedback was welcomed at Hanover and Atlee high schools. BWP & Associates, the consulting firm hired by the Hanover County School Board

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The cast and crew of “Invisible Man” who represented Lee-Davis High School on Feb. 5 at the VHSL District One-Act Play competition at Henrico High School claimed first place after earning 290 points out of possible 300 and were ranked Superb by all four panel adjudicators. Judges were generous in their praise. Actors honored for their individual performances were Donald Evans, Michael Thibodeau and Sylvia Pelucchi. The Lee-Davis Players participated in the Regional Festival on Saturday, Feb. 19, at Mills Godwin High School. To support the Lee-Davis Players, contact Dawn Armstrong with the Lee-Davis Drama Boosters at darmstrong488@gmail.com. Assistance or donations for the spring musical, “Oliver!,” which will run March 24-26, are welcome.

to assist in the search, is seeking community comment in terms of what qualities and characteristics residents want in a superintendent. In December, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson announced his retirement after being at the helm since 1995. He will wrap up his tenure at the end of this school term. Dr. Steve Staples of BWP served as facilitator at LeeDavis. He said the online survey will close by noon on March 7. Those results will then be presented to School Board members at their regular March 8 meeting.

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said, was to gather feedback and learn what traits the community wants in a superintendent. BWP will then “try to put together a summary of what we’ve heard,” he said. Survey results, Staples said, as well as the community feedback, help his firm to shape and develop a candidate profile. When Kathy Alward asked where the firm was looking, Staples said, “We don’t have a location. BWP has associates across the country.” He also said they “anticipate internal can-

didates.” Alward also questioned why the firm was hired rather than the school district’s Human Resources Department handle the process. Staples said he could only “speak in general,” not on behalf of the School Board. He also said it “a process you don’t do often,” pointing out it had been 16 years since the local school system had searched for a superintendent. Alward also said she “hoped board members would have some interest to show up.” Gerry Baugh said the role of the Hanover County Board

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last Wednesday, “because I really, truly had a great mentor. And over the last few years, his retirement was something that we talked about openly – even within the department, with the staff.” “I think, fortunately, I was as well prepared as anybody could be to take over this organization. And, again, the credit goes to Col. Cook.” Last week, Hines announced a five percent reduction in crime. “It is extremely significant to have a five percent reduction in crime. It’s rewarding; it shows that your efforts from the department in the community have been well placed. He said the decline is part of a coalition of the Sheriff ’s Office, with his staff “working through crime prevention with our business community, residents, Neighborhood Watch programs and our Business Watch programs, with the commonwealth’s attorney’s office. All of that comes into play when you talk about reduction in crime or, for that matter, combating crime.” “There is no law enforcement agency around that can do it by itself, and you have to do it as a partnership in the community. We have to continue to focus forward and what we’re going to do tomorrow to abate crime. And what we’re going to do is continue those partnerships.” Since being appointed sheriff, Hines said the highlight “has been the support that the community has shown – and not just to me, but to the men and women of the department. That support started on the day I was sworn in.” From a personal perspective, he said he

of Supervisors is “a big issue,” noting the “curriculum being taught and textbooks being used in this county. Whoever comes in is going to have to be real strong with a budget.” “You want somebody who is open to opinion, listens to the community, recognizes what’s good and not afraid to say what isn’t,” Wendy Corbin said. She also said the superintendent’s “purpose is to get the children the best education in the country.” Corbin praised Roberson, talking about how he handled the H1N1 scare and operated the school district when the

appreciates the support his staff provides. He is quick to share his successes with the men and women in the department. “I have an excellent staff – from the majors to the men and women in the field.” “Everyone does an excellent job,” Hines added, “and we’re like anyone else, we can make a mistake. But one of the things that has been the success of this agency is recognizing the mistake, holding yourself accountable, and correcting it.” As for his mentor, he said, “You prepare people to take over – not only in your absence, but in your retirement. I think Stuart Cook not only did it for me, but I think he prepared us as an agency to continue forward. And that’s what we’re doing: preparing this agency for forward-thinking and changes in the future.” “I am humbled to be here. I’m humbled by the support that’s been shown but I also understand that it takes to turn this agency. I’ve been here for 27 years and for the last 20 I’ve spent under Stuart Cook and probably the last 14 years of those I worked directly for him in some capacity,” Hines said. Cook, he added, “truly did make the effort to make sure that the agency was in good hands before he left – I mean that for all this agency.” Hines said the Sheriff ’s Office continues “to have the highest standards in our hiring. We’re one of the only agencies I know of in this area that started its standard of hire back in 1990 and today we still have those same standards because they were good in 1990 they’re still good today.” “Community expectations have not changed. Citizens can expect to see high visibility in Hanover — that’s how we are going to affect criminal behavior by being

D.C. sniper struck in Ashland. Other comments included a superintendent needs to be a “future thinker” for the 21st century and beyond; the role of technology in the system; the “top heavy” number of administrators in the Central Office; strong community support; and opportunities in the vocationaltechnical fields. Staples said BWP will review candidates with the School Board in late March, with first round interviews targeted for mid-April and the final round later that month. The expectation is to hire a new superintendent early in May.

highly visible and we will continue to hold ourselves accountable.” With a smile, Hines said the Board of Supervisors meeting room was standing room only when he took the oath of office on Sept. 16, 2010. tanding by as Circuit Judge J. Overton Harris administered the oath were Hines’ wife Pat and their children, Reed and Sarah-Grace. A graduate of the 195th FBI Academy, Hines’ education also includes the University of Richmond’s Professional Executive Leadership School and the U.S. Department of Justice Executive Development School. His professional honors include receiving the Governor’s Award twice for his efforts in combating drunk driving in Hanover County, as well as multiple narcotics enforcement initiatives. “I’m truly committed to his position,” Hines said, “and committed to the safety of our community — and we will continue to be committed and proactive.” “Although measuring past performance is important,” Hines added, “this announcement [of his candidacy for sheriff] is more about what we can accomplish in the future. With the hardworking men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office, I look forward to continuing my service with the citizens of Hanover County and building upon our successes.” “Our mission of reducing crime through problem-solving tactics, coupled with our shared values, provides the right combination to maintain and improve the quality of life in Hanover County for years to come.” His department, he said, is “preparing to face the challenges of tomorrow.”

Local businesses help elderly couple celebrate special Valentine’s Day By Elizabeth Farina Media General News Service When John Balke, 85, shared his wish of getting a gift for his sweetheart, Elmcroft of Chesterfield Community Relations Director Karen Elliott knew the wish would be a perfect fit for the facility’s “Second Wind Dreams” program, which focuses on providing residents’ wishes and special requests. Instead of an exchange of gifts, Balke’s wish grew into a memorable Valentine’s date with an evening out on the town. The World War II veteran and his sweetheart were treated to a dinner date with the generous help of several businesses in Hanover County, where Elliott lives. The octogenarians had met at Elmcroft, where Balke has resided for four to five years. He is referred to as “The Mayor” because of his outgoing and welcoming personality. It was during one of the facility’s activities that a particular lady caught his eye. “In our place, we have the activity room. I was call-

ing Bingo and I used to kid her because she used to win so often,” Balke said. “For some reason, it seemed to bring us close.” Their closeness grew over time even when his heart’s new interest relocated to another facility to be closer to her grown children. She visits friends at Elmcroft once a month and the pair stays in touch through letters. Last week, the pair was surprised for an evening, starting with a complimentary limousine ride from Black Tie Affair Limo Service to their dinner destination at Italian Kitchen in Mechanicsville. For restaurant owner Ray Thompson, the elderly couple reminded him of his parents and his in-laws Mike and Ellen Montecalvo. The Montecalvos opened Italian Kitchen in 1950 and then opened the Virginia location in 1977. “I actually thought of my parents, who have passed away, and my wife’s parents, who have passed away as well . . . I know, especially Regina’s par-

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ents who owned this restaurant, would definitely do this because they were very, very close,” Thompson said. The restaurant provided complimentary meals for the couple to enjoy as well as prepared romantic ambiance for the evening. The couple’s table was decorated in a Valentine’s theme with balloons and candles. Coleman Brothers Florist donated the centerpiece of flowers for Balke to give to his sweetheart. Balke, who wore a tuxedo provided by Men’s Wearhouse, smiled when he saw his gift tucked among red, pink and white tissue paper; the Hallmark store had donated boxes of stationery for Balke to write letters to his sweetheart. “Normally, I wasn’t that much of a writer,” he said. “I

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‘End of life’ checkup Kathleen Sebelius, head of the Department of Health and Human Services, has ruled that effective Jan. 1, 2011, all Medicare and Medicaid doctors will be paid to provide “end of life” counseling to the elderly and/or those younger and poorer patients deemed “infirm” – to help them decide if life is still worth living. All this will be provided yearly, as part of Obama’s new annual, creepily-euphemistically entitled “wellness” checkup. God help us! Kathy Alward Mechanicsville

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In addition to the $2 million or more dollars it will cost the state, this bill will be a significant unfunded mandate to the local school systems and mean higher premiums for the individual. I thank Del. Peace for voting against another unfunded mandate. Debbie Wetlaufer Mechanicsville

Side streets now an issue The road work at Lee Davis, Cold Harbor and Walnut Grove, I am sure, will be welcomed, but has there been any thought about the condition of the side streets being used with the extra traffic and weather? Some of the neighborhood streets look pretty poor. Lon Sweder Mechanicsville

The Obama Administration is circumventing the Constitution by the use of regulatory agencies or the actions of his many unvetted “czars.” The EPA, the FCC and other federal agencies are seizing power at the direction of President Obama, thus sidestepping Congress and subverting the Constitution. This travesty must be stopped! Such abuses are inevitable when one branch of government seeks to overpower the others. Perhaps the greatest

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single example of the executive branch manipulating and bullying another branch was the outrageous process through which healthcare “reform” was passed. In March of last year, President Obama and the 111th Congress passed ObamaCare through a series of backroom deals and outrageous legislative maneuvers. Now, ObamaCare is being challenged in courts across the nation, with two federal judges having declared the law to be unconstitutional already. There is a distinct pattern to the Obama Administration’s attacks on the constitutionally prescribed checks and balances at the heart of our form of government. The Obama plan is to increase the power and authority of the executive branch while diminishing the power of the other branches. “We demand that our government return to the rule of law and the spirit of the law — as brilliantly established in the Constitution’s framework for our government!” Together, we can stop this tyranny before radical liberal activists who are subverting our Constitution succeed in remaking the United States of America into a socialist nation. Major Mansfield Mechanicsville

Not all hunters are bad to dogs I would like to answer the letter from Teresa Jacobsen in The Mechanicsville Local about hunting dogs. I am also concerned about hunters leaving dogs out and

and social studies across grade levels. For more information, call Lindsey Mottley, assistant principal at Henry Clay, at 365-8120, or Dana Jackson, assistant principal at John M. Gandy, at 365-4640.

not picking them up. But you need to get the information off the collar and call the hunter, or call Hanover County dog warden. Not all hunters are the same. To say that all hunters are bad to their dogs is not a fair statement. The hunter that you had the name of should be charged by you or the county for neglect. So take action, if you have a problem with that individual, and not specific that all hunters are bad. Marshall C. Hall Mechanicsville

Thanks for trash pick-up A big thank you to the men who picked up trash on Rural Point Road on Saturday, Feb. 12. Thank you for your time and effort to help keep Hanover beautiful. Jerry Gryder Mechanicsville

Comparison insulting I find it laughable that President Obama, through manipulation of the mainstream media, is now portraying himself as the “New Reagan.” The purpose of this charade is to appear that his politics are evolving, and that he is moving from the “Far Left” to the “Center.” T h e go a l i s so very transparent. Obama wants to be re-elected in 2012. Obama is a Socialist

Ideologue. I find it an insult that Obama compares himself to the legacy of Ronald Reagan. Reagan stood firmly for less government, anti-Communism, lower taxes, a balanced budget, confronting our enemies, upholding American values and principles, and respecting our Constitution. In every aspect of his presidency, Obama has consistently held the opposite view, which is simply not good for our country. We live in very dangerous times, as witnessed on 09-112001. More recently, in Egypt, we have seen radical Muslim extremists orchestrate uprisings, whose purpose is to disrupt democracy, freedom and peace in the world. It is painfully obvious that the United States needs a strong president like Ronald Reagan to take control. Then, and only then, will the world be put on notice that we are willing, able and committed to confront evil and not bow to the enemy. Who can forget when President Reagan said, “How can the government be the solution to the problem when the government is the problem?” Right on. President Reagan had an aircraft carrier named after him. Obama will be lucky to have his name on a boat anchor. Mark my words, Ronald Reagan will go down in history as the best president of our lifetime and Jimmy Carter will be smiling all the way to his grave, knowing that he will not go down as the worst. Daniel Corrieri Mechanicsville

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Kindness brings happy ending to missing dog tale custodians heard our cry and came to help. They offered their sincere help and went out and searched the entire Mechanicsville family grounds of the school with flashlights experienced what the mom for 30 minutes on a very cold night. described as “our world They were amazing.” Sadly, however, was turned upside down” she added, “Still no Chuckie.” when their indoor white Labrador “We left heartbroken,” Stephanie went missing. said, “but did not give up hope. We Stephanie Mackie said 3-year-old rushed home and made posters and Chuckie went missing on Friday, Feb. flyers and phone calls. We contacted 11, “and we had the fear that she was [Hanover County] Animal Control lost.” and was told to call back in the mornThe Mackies – Stephanie, her ing to check again.” husband Keith and their 9-year-old Keith spent the night “searching son Konner – make their home in the the school, neighborhoods and main Summer Walk subdivision. roads, callStephanie ing her name said Keith and “It was a very scary and spreading Konner had night for us all. the word to taken Chuckie to All we could think of is nearby homes,” Mechanicsville Stephanie said. that our sweet Elementary Chuckie was roaming “It was a very School for a run. scary night for the roads, woods “After throwus all. All we or swamp and that ing the football could think of around for a bit, she was hungry, is that our sweet the two noticed thirsty and sad. We Chuckie was that she was out just kept on praying.” roaming the of sight. This is roads, woods or STEPHANIE MACKIE when our world swamp and that Chuckie’s owner was turned she was hungry, upside down.” thirsty and sad. As the day was turning to dusk, We just kept on praying.” there was still no sign of Chuckie. “We On Saturday, Feb. 12, they checked searched and searched all the surwith Animal Control “to see if she was rounding neighborhoods and came picked up, only to be told that she was in touch with some very kind folks in not there. Our sadness deepened and the Windsor and Signal Hill neighwe were devastated.” That afternoon, the Mackies borhoods,” Stephanie said. received a phone call from a famAt that point, she said, “My little ily on Signal Hill Road, telling them boy was sad, crying and very upset. We returned to the school where two they had the dog. Anita Everett and

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Konner Mackie is shown with Chuckie, the family’s beloved Labrador. Chuckie went missing on Feb. 11, but, thanks to a Mechanicsville family, she was returned home safely the next day.

her daughter Sami, a Lee-Davis High School, student had recently moved into a new home. “My heart sank at first and then when we found out she was safe, we all screamed with joy,” Stephanie said. She was told that the family had contacted Animal Control, which released the Mackies’ contact information so Chuckie could be returned. “We hurried to the home on Pickett Avenue and graciously found our Chuckie girl safe and sound as she could be, with a kind, loving mother

and her daughter and her daughter’s friend,” Stephanie added. “They told us that Chuckie had followed them home from the school and when it got dark they simply could not turn her away. They immediately realized that she was lost and offered their home to her that cold night.” “She even got to sleep on a cozy air mattress and was served breakfast in the morning,” Stephanie said. A few days after Chuckie’s return, Stephanie said, “It truly was unbeliev-

able and we are so thankful to the Everetts for this true act of kindness.” According to Stephanie, Chuckie had traveled two to three miles from her home. Chuckie following the girls came as no surprise to Stephanie, who said the lab “loves kids.” After retrieving their beloved pet, Stephanie said, Konner told her, “ ’Mom, Chuckie wasn’t lost, she just had a sleepover.’ I smiled and thought to myself, ‘Thank the Lord for good people.’ ”

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husband, Mark; grandchildren, Scott and Karen; son, Riley “Sparky” Chandler and chanicsville, passed after a long children Eddie, Heather and battle with cancer. She was Drew; their mother, Anne preceded in death by James Chandler; his girlfriend, Armentrout; and is survived Tracy and her children. Also, by her husband of 29 years, a daughter, Melissa Donovan Bernard W. Armentrout; two and her husband, Guy; granddaughters, Janis and her huschildren, Kyle and Caleb; son, band, Jim, and Dana and her David Chandler and his wife, husband, Donnie; son, Dennis Debbie; grandchildren, Justin and his wife, Connie; stepand Ryan; and one greatchildren, Bryan and his wife, great-grandson, Thomas Lee Angela, and Nancy and her Chandler. Also surviving husband, Eddie; 10 grandchilare his brothers and sisters, dren and three great-grandBernice, John, Dot, Ruth and children, two brothers and Steve, all of South Carolina; one sister. She was a member other friends and family of Gethsemene Church of members. He was a loving Christ and a member of the father and grandfather to all Sunday school class, Helping including Ricky, Paul and LibHands, and a member of the bie and countless others who Happy Hearts. A very special called him “Pop.” The family thanks to Aunt Virginia for received friends on Sunday, tender love and care. The Feb. 20, 2011 in the Nelsen family received friends on Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 at 412 South Washington Hwy., the Mechanicsville Chapel Ashland, Va. Graveside serof Bennett Funeral Home, vices were held Monday, Feb. 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where 21, 2011 in Winn’s Baptist a funeral service was held Church Cemetery. In lieu of on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. flowers, the family requests Graveside services followed in donations to be made to Bon Signal Hill Memorial Park. In Secours Hospice. lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Ray Chewning, 26, of Cancer Society , 4240 Park Richmond, passed away on Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. 23060. He is survived by his parents, Norman and Mary ChewnJack Leon Chandler ing; his brother, Shane and his Sr., went home to be with wife, Debra; his grandfather, his Lord and Savior Jesus Robert C. Mathews; and his Christ on Feb. 18, 2011. He nephew, Cody. Ray was a was predeceased by his wife certified volunteer firefighter of 48 years, Blanche “D.D.” with Hanover Company No. Chandler; and he is sur6 and an active member of vived by six children, Jack L. Staples Mill Road Baptist Chandler Jr.; grandson, J.C.; Church. The family received mother, Elva Chandler; Jack’s friends on Sunday, Feb. 20, girlfriend, Kathryn and her 2011 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, children; son, Wallace “Eddie” 8510 Staples Mill Road. FuChandler and his wife, Dee; grandchildren, Robbie, Chris- neral services were held Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at Staples topher and Danielle; daughMill Road Baptist Church. ter, Susan Borneisen and her

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Graveside services were held in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Staples Mill Road Baptist Church.

Maude Caroline Kelly Ford, 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband and soul mate of 60 years, John Edward Ford Sr. She is survived by three devoted children, Charlene F. Dickerson (Jerry), Patricia F. Layne (Curtis) and John E. Ford Jr.; five grandchildren, Tammy Bailey (Rick), Michelle Johnson (David), Michael Oyer (Dana), Charlene Young (Steve) and Brandon Dickerson; nine great-grandchildren, Patrick Bailey (Katie), Ashley Young, Kelly Bailey, Haley Young, Samantha Oyer, J.B. Bailey, Caroline Oyer, Jacob Johnson and Kelsey Johnson; two sisters, Lillian Kelly and Beatrice Franck. Mrs. Ford was retired from Philip Morris Inc., and was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, who will be greatly missed. Her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ was an inspiration to all her family, who take comfort in knowing she will spend eternity with the love of her life and husband of 60 years. Visitation was held Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at B.W. White Funeral Home, Rt. 360, Aylett, Va. Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at Beulah Baptist Church, River Road, Aylett, Va.

Roberts. Mr. Hill graduated from the Richmond Public Schools System. He was enrolled at Beta Tech College until his health declined. He was a corrections officer for the Powhatan Correctional Center. Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Annie Lee Matthews; daughter, Thomari Lee Hill; son, Syncere J.L. Streat; devoted fiancee, Tanya Streat; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Family received friends at the F.E. Dabney Funeral Home, Ashland. Homegoing services were held Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at the New Chestnut Baptist Church, Mechanicsville. Rev. Ralland V. Robinson officiated. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. Online condolences can be made at fedabneyfuneralhome.com.

Audrey A. Hope, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Feb. 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard Wayne Hope. She is survived by her husband, John Hope; sons, John H. Hope (Connie), Michael L. Hope (Terri); daughter, Lynne H. Pauley (Robert); five grandchildren. The family received friends Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 at the Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, where funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Graveside services were held in Signal Hill.

Elsie Pearl Cheek Hopkins, 84, of Mechanic-

sville, went to be with the Lord Monday, Feb. 14, 2011. She was born May 24, 1926 to the late Thomas L. Hill, “Pooh Effie and James C. Cheek of Bear”, 33, of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord Feb. Rockwell, N.C. She was preceded 13, 2011. He was predeceased see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 ` by his father, Thomas Lee

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in death by her husband, Wilbur M. Hopkins; her daughter, Bertha H. Moran; and grandson, James E. Hopkins. She is survived by her sisters, Mary Ann Lawrence and husband, Jack, and Susie Aldridge; her children, Betsy H. Crocker, Gregory M. Hopkins and wife, Linda, Wilbur M. Hopkins and wife, Cathy, and Deborah L. Rablin and husband, Wayne; and her seven grandchildren, Melinda S. Hopkins, Rachael L. Moran and boyfriend, Brad W. Bullock, Jessica A. Holcombe, Austin F. Crocker, Brandon T. Crocker, Nicole M. Hopkins and Elizabeth S. Hopkins; and numerous other loving family members and friends. Elsie was a graduate of Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C. and also of the University of North Carolina-Greensboro in Greensboro, N.C. During college, she worked at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis, N.C. on the third shift. She then went on to work at the VA Hospital, where she helped and touched many lives. For the next 35 years, she pursued one of her passions, teaching. She taught at Washington Henry Elementary School in Hanover County, Va., Henrico High School, Hermitage Junior High and Moody Middle School in Henrico County, Va., where she retired from. Elsie was a devoted Christian and attended Hillcrest Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Va. from 1984 to 2011, where she was a charter member. She loved playing the piano, listening to classical music, knitting, sewing and canning vegetables in the summer. “Pete,” as many called her, was a bright, beautiful and giving woman who was loved by all who knew her. As a mother, sister, grandmother and friend she will be dearly missed. The family received friends on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road. The memorial service was held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Rd. A graveside service followed

at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Friends are encouraged to return to Hillcrest for a reception following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116.

Va. 23069. Rev. Marvin Fields officiated. Graveside services were held at the church cemetery.

Michael Roy LeFevre III, (Tripp) was born into

heaven on Feb. 7, 2011 at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital. He was the precious son and answer to the Elmore David Jackson prayers of parents Michael Roy LeFevre, Jr. and Nancy Fralinger Jr., of Richmond, formerly of Caroline County, departed this life LeFevre. His grandfather, Michael Roy LeFevre, Sr. of Beaverdam, Feb. 11, 2011. He is survived by and great-grandparents Morris his mother, Quetta Jackson; devoted sister, Doris Evans; devoted and Lois LeFevre, George and brother, John Jackson (Clara); four Eugenia Harris, Edgar and Marie Hand, and Bernard and Ann nephews, a host of uncles, aunts, Fralinger greet him in heaven as other relatives and friends. The family received friends at the Hen- his grandparents Bernard and ry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 Janet Fralinger, Linda LeFevre, aunt Christy Detwiler, and so N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, many cousins and dear friends Va. Funeral service were held mourn him here on earth. Tripp Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church, was laid to rest beside his Grandpa Mike on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 31220 Old Dawn Rd., Hanover,

in a private graveside ceremony at County Line Baptist Cemetery. Although he spent not a single moment alive outside of the womb, he touched many lives and hearts with just his existence and he will be greatly missed by those who knew of him. Only months inside my body, but forever in my heart – I love you little Butter Bean. Mommy and Daddy will forever hold you in our hearts, since God gets to hold you in His arms before we do. Nancy and Roy would like to thank Dr. McBride and the nurses at his office, Dr. Christmas and the nurses at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital for their compassion and kindness during such a difficult time. An Angel with the book of life wrote down our baby’s birth, and whispered as she closed the book, “too beautiful for earth”. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 `

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Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. Mr. Madison retired from Philip Morris USA after 37 years of service. He owned Atlee Station Farm, where he raised vegetables and pick-yourown strawberries. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Madison. He is survived by his two children, Wayne Madison (Diane) and Deborah Madison; three grandchildren, Kim, Christie and Michael; and eight great-grandchildren. The family received friends Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Rd., where a funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Graveside services followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

W. Raelynn Newsome, “Rae”, 18, beloved son, brother, friend and inspiration, went to be with our heavenly Father on Feb. 14, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Amy (John) Spangler and Todd (Amy Jo) Newsome; brothers, Samuel and Cole; and sister, Mackenzie; grandparents, Junie and Cheryl Brooks and Tracy and Judy Roberts; and by many family members and friends. The family received friends on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011 and on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011 at the Mechanicsville chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a funeral service was held on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. Graveside services followed in Salem Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Noah’s Children, Make a Wish and/or the Central Virginia Mustang Club.

Forrest William Madison, Sadie Lee Green Redd, “Beanie”, 89, of Mechanicsville of Aylett, departed this life Feb. 17, 2011. She is survived and Deltaville, passed away

by her niece and goddaughter, Sadie Trueheart; devoted nieces, Roberta Brent and Deloris Smith-Weeden; a host of other relatives and friends, two devoted, Mildred Berkley and Jearline Taylor. She was employed by the H.B. Townsend family for over 50 years. She was also employed by the E.W. Clements family for many years. Her funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 21, 2011 at Refuge Temple of Yahweh, 5258 Dabney’s Mill Rd., Manquin, Va. 23106. Bishop Joseph W. Simms Sr., officiated. Graveside services were held at Rock Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Manquin, Va. Her remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va., where family received friends Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011.

Edward Coolidge Robbins, 85, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011. He was the son of the late John and Carrie Hall Robbins. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Daisy Robbins; his children, Edward C. Robbins Jr. (Sharon), Carrie Spicer, Rusty Robbins (Dianna) and Kathy Jo Robbins; nine grandchildren, five greatgrandchildren; and his beloved dog, Gracie. He was a master carpenter and a WW II veteran. The family received friends on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Rd., where a funeral service was held on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011. Graveside services followed in Washington Memorial Park.

John Frank Sommer Jr., “Sonny”, 72 of Henrico, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2010. He was the son of the late

John F. Sommer Sr. and Mary Tarnock Sommer. He served in the U.S. Navy, and was a former business manager, retired farmer and produce stand owner. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; children, Kathy, John, Joe, Steve, Denise, Rita, Donald, Laura, Susan and Joan; longtime former wife, Jeannette; grandchildren, Matthew, Kasey, Katie, Nick, Madison, Ashley, Justin and Heather; great-grandchild, Marley; sisters, Mary Helen and Josephanine; and other beloved family members. The family received friends Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services were held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011. Graveside services were held at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Patricia A. Waller, “Pat”, 62, of Doswell, passed away on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Robert E. Waller; two sons, Robert A. and Donald W. Waller; her parents, George T. Martin and Thelma M. Moore; maternal grandmother, Mary Lee Healy; one sister, Brenda Martin; a brother, Ronald A. Martin; and two grandchildren, James H. and Morgan L. Waller. The family received friends on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 in the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel, 412 South Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 at Elon Baptist Church. Graveside services were held in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Elon Baptist Church, 14031 Verdon Rd., Ruther Glen, Va. 22546, in her memory.

Dress for Success event starts Thursday The Dress Barn store in Mechanicsville is partnering with Dress for Success to Provide Professional Attire for Women Seeking Employment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send One Suit Weekendâ&#x20AC;? event aims to top last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tally of 43,000 items of donated clothing. With an increasing number of women unemployed and looking for work, Dress Barnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Send One Suit Weekendâ&#x20AC;? program aims to remove a fundamental hurdle for those women in need seeking a job: having the proper outfit to wear for the job interview. The ninth annual clothing

donation program will run from Feb. 24-27, with dropoff sites at more than 825 Dress Barn locations across the country. The national apparel retailer has teamed up with Dress for Success, the international nonprofit organization that supports female economic independence, to collect articles of professional attire, which, in turn, will be donated to women looking to gain a job or who are trying to re-enter the workforce. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program provides the initial, yet vital, step of supporting women with the proper attire building their confidence to succeed in getting a job,â&#x20AC;? Vivian

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February 23, 2011

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The Hanover County Department of Social Services is looking for foster parents who want to help create a better life for many young people in Hanover County who have had very difficult home situations. The demands of being a foster parent are many, but there are also great rewards, Sheila Crossen-Powell, acting cirector of Hanover’s Department of Social Services, said. “Foster Parenting can be very challenging,” she said, “but it also is very rewarding, and it is often critical to the safety, well-being and permanency of the children in our community.” The Hanover Department of Social Services will offer an orientation program for prospective foster parents from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb.

25, at the Department of Social Services Annex, located at 303K Ashcake Road in Ashland. Beginning March 15, there will be a series of pre-service training sessions. These sessions will provide prospective foster parents with a multidimensional perspective of the foster care system. “We will provide important information, which will facilitate your decision and ultimately your commitment to become a foster parent,” Crossen-Powell said. “The training classes are free and open to all adults in the community. They are also a requirement for all persons seeking to become a foster parent.” Training sessions will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday from March 15 see FOSTER, pg. 15 `

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February 23, 2011

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Chick-fil-A in Mechanicsville hosted its first-ever Daddy Daughter Date Night on Saturday, Feb. 12. More than 200 dads and daughters attended. The event featured a Chick-fil-A meal, conversation prompted by conversation cards and a gift at the end of the evening. Daughters from the age of a few months to mid-20s were able to enjoy precious time with their dads. In the top photo, Matt Wenninger is shown with his daughter Rebekah and the middle photo shows Matt Barret and his daughter Olivia with the Chick-fil-A cow. Below, owner Mark Baldwin’s daughter Kelly came home from college to participate.

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In 1927, Time magazine began its annual tradition of selecting “Person of the Year.” On Feb. 26, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Library of Virginia will give you the opportunity to select the “Person of the Year” — not for the year 2011 but for 1861. Just as the designation from Time magazine is not the best or most popular person, but individuals who most influenced that year’s events, so should your choice for Person of the Year for 1861 indicate his or her importance. Was it Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. president? Was it Jefferson Davis the president of the Confederate States? Was it the citizen-soldier or the African-American refugees? Answering this question is the charge given to the speakers — and to the audience — at the Museum’s 2011 symposium to be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Library of Virginia. Historians Edwin C. Bearss, William C. “Jack” Davis, Lauranett Lee, James I. “Bud” Robertson Jr. and Chris Kolakowski, will “nominate” candidates make the case for their nominees. Following a concluding panel discussion, the audience will vote to decide the “Person of the Year” for 1861. Register at www.moc.org. For more information, call Leo Rohr at 649-1861, ext. 41.

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Physical rehabilitation and therapy have seen a high-tech revolution in recent years, as more and more amazing new devices are stretching our ability to help injured individuals. Bringing many of these devices into one place, Sheltering Arms is creating the iWALK Recovery Center, a first-inthe-nation collection of rehabilitation technology that will be used by expert clinicians to help patients learn the power to overcome disability. There are many factors that can rob an individual of his or her ability to walk independently, including brain injury, stroke or an illness. The iWALK Recovery Center, located at Sheltering Arms’ facility on the campus of Memorial Regional Medical Center (MRMC) in Mechanicsville, is designed to assist these patients on the road to mobility. By focusing on helping them walk, Sheltering Arms will help these patients become more independent and con-

fident. iWALK is a specialty program that will provide research-driven, state-ofthe science care. Much of the technology to be used in the program can’t be found anywhere else in Virginia, or, in some cases, the United States. This technology includes: 3 ZeroG: The world’s most advanced body weight support system to over ground walking and balance retraining. The system is controlled from the patient’s side by a therapist using an iPod Touch. Sheltering Arms was the first healthcare facility in the U.S. to install this technology. 3 Lokomat Pro: The only robotic walking retainer in Virginia that’s available to the public. 3 M Square (Functional Force Platform): The first technology installed in Virginia that is designed to accurately measure and train functional tasks. 3 Exoskeltons and Bionics: iWALK

will utilize the Tibion Bionic Leg, the first wearable exoskeleton for the leg, as well as functional electrical stimulation devices. The iWALK Recovery Center represents a new way of thinking about ambulatory rehabilitation. By putting the latest technology at the fingertips of the most highlytrained therapy teams, patients will have the best chance of walking out the door. About Sheltering Arms Sheltering Arms helps patients find the power to overcome the obstacles of illness and injury with a complete range of physical rehabilitation and wellness services. To learn more about Sheltering Arms’ two hospitals and nine outpatient clinics, visit http:// www.ShelteringArms.com, call 1-87756-REHAB or connect with Sheltering Arms on Facebook or Twitter.

Deadline nears for tax relief for elderly, disabled program Hanover County residents who are elderly or permanently disabled with a net worth of $200,000 or less are invited to sign up for the county’s real estate tax relief program. The application period for new sign-ups continues through March 1. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives

living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies for 100 percent tax relief, he/she pays no real property taxes on

Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by $1.7 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability.

Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still quality as long as the house is not rented or leased.

that qualified parcel. Currently, 1,619 households participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings for those households is $1,070 for those households; about 40 percent of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program.

This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two (2) medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two (2) years, unless there is a significant change in income or net worth.

A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection. Applicants must sign up by March 1 for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due on June 1, 2011. “This is a great program designed to help those taxpayers who most need the help,” Scott Harris, Hanover’s Commissioner of the Revenue, said. “We invite all residents who think they might qualify to call our office.” To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 365-6128. If you have computer access, application forms also can be downloaded from www. co.hanover.va.us/comrevnu/ txrelief.htm.

Revival to run from Feb. 27 to March 2 Elizabeth Sykes will be in revival at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27, and 7:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, through Wednesday, March 2, at the Meadowood Church of God at 325 Azalea Ave. in Richmond. The church is located across from Henrico High School. For more information, call the church office at 321-1562. The pastor is the Rev. Terry Fairbanks.

Men’s group to meet for breakfast March 19 God’s guys, a new group designed to encourage and equip men to be all they can be in their marriage, family, work and church, will hold its second men’s breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, at the Northside Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. Guest speakers include Ken Banks, president and CEO of IPC Technologies, who will share his compelling life story. Karl Heltibridle, a 19year member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, will share his story and offer prac-

tical instruction on how men can share their life story with others. The event is free and open to the public. Reservations for breakfast are requested. To make reservations, call Northside Baptist Church at 7464952 or e-mail kdoubt7600@ comcast.net. The Northside Baptist is located at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville, about one mile north of Shady Grove Road. Dr. Jeff Scott is the senior pastor.

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Spirit Stride set for March 19 South Anna Elementary School’s PTA is sponsoring Spirit Stride, an official 5K fun run with chip timers and a 1mile kids’ run, on Saturday, March 19. Race times are 8 a.m., 1-miler, and 9 a.m., 5K. In addition to the races, families can visit a variety of fitness stations and participate in a raffle. The cost for registration on or before March 5 is $10 for the 1-mile race and $15 for the 5K race. After March 5, the prices will increase by $10 per race. Prizes will be given for the winners of each race. Highlights include:professional chip timing by Race Timing Unlimited; free T-shirt for each participant; one-mile run on school grounds; and medals for all one-milers;prizes for the winners of both races. For registration, race information and course map details, visit the South Anna PTA website at www.SouthAnnaPTA.org.

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Bass Pro Shops recently presented Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services a check for $5,460 from Breakfast with Santa. The breakfasts, sponsored by Toyota and Produce Source Partners, were served in the Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant at Bass Pro Shops every Saturday in November and December. Guests were served breakfast from a menu including eggs, omelets, pancakes and French toast. They also received a free photo with Santa. All the proceeds will benefit Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services, two nonprofits serving children and adults with disabilities so they may have “A Life Like Yours.” Greg Bulkley, general manager of Bass Pro Shops, presents a check to Teelo Rutledge, Hanover Arc Board of Directors, and Marilyn Gibbs, Hanover Community Support Services.

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Digitization project to visit county Group wants to scan Civil War manuscripts that remain in private hands The Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission and the Library of Virginia have partnered to create a statewide online collection of original Civil War manuscripts that still remain in private hands. The Civil War 150 Legacy Project: Document Digitization and Access focuses on manuscript materials created during the period 1859-1867 that reflect social, political, military, business and religious life in

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visiting Hanover County from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Pamunkey Regional Library, Mechanicsville Library Branch at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. Appointments are encouraged and a limited number of walk-ins will be accommodated, as scheduling allows. To make an appointment, contact Brenda Pennington at 8559-7745 or by email at brendapenn@verizon.net.

Senior citizen fraud prevention forum set In an attempt to help senior citizens avoid falling victim to scams, Covenant Woods will be hosting a senior fraud prevention forum on Thursday, March 3. Virginia State Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council has selected Covenant Woods as their host location and will pilot a tuitionfree, comprehensive fraud prevention course for senior Virginians. All seniors are encouraged to take part in this comprehensive training.

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After her father Steve Salmon’s death from lung cancer, Mechanicsville native and author Jennifer Salmon Melton said she was determined to find calm and strength. The inaugural Free to Breathe 5K Fun Run/Walk & Memorial Walk will take place on Saturday, March 12, at Short Pump Town Center at 11800 W. Broad St. in Richmond.

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begins on Thursday, March 3, and will meet each Thursday until March 24 in the Covenant Woods Community Center. The hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Covenant Woods is located at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive off Lee Davis Road in Mechanicsville. Interested seniors must attend all four parts of the series.

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The study group will meet at the church on Wednesday nights starting March 2nd from 6:15-7:45 pm. No cost to participants. Child care is provided through the children’s programs (K-8th grade). Dinner is an option for those participating in the study. (Adults $5.00, and children: $2.50). The study will run for 7-8 weeks. All interested in registering for this study, please call the church office at 746-7737.

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On Jan. 22, a group of 11 Alpha Phi Omega members from the University of Richmond Chapter undertook a service project at the Hanover Humane Society facility in Ashland. The project, organized by senior Andrew Massaro, Alpha Phi Omega’s vice president and service coordinator, involved clearing brush and debris to extend our “Paw Paw” path. He has a special interest in working with animals as he’ll be attending Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in the fall. Massaro and his group of Alpha Phi Omega members made great strides on the path despite the 20-degree temperature outside, nearly doubling the length of the path. The group was treated to hot cocoa and donuts for their hard work. The members had such a great time that they’ve scheduled two more dates to return to the facility and work on the trail again to remove additional debris, add gravel, etc. Funding for the “Paw Paw” path was originally provided by Robert Bailie and family. The “Paw Paw” path is used by Hanover Humane’s personnel to exercise the dogs in Hanover Humane’s Adoption Program.

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Acappella group to perform at local church The award-winning Richmond-based acappella group, Soundworks, will perform in concert at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Road, one mile north of Shady Grove Road. Winners of the MidAtlantic District-Southern Division of the Barbershop Harmony Society for five consecutive years, Soundworks entertains with a broad range of family-friendly music ranging from the silly to the serious and the sacred. The concert is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken.

The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will sponsor a Second Annual Used Book Sale from noon to 6 p.m. on April 1 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 2 in the Meeting Room of the Mechanicsville Branch. Members raise funds to support programming at the library, including the Summer Reading Program, Teen Movie Nights, Antique Appraisal programs. Donations of good condition, used books, CDs and DVDs for the sale will be accepted at the accounts desk during regular library hours. At this time, magazines, encyclopedias or Reader’s Digest Condensed books cannot be accepted. The Mechanicsville Library, located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, is on U.S. 360 behind Arby’s and Pizza Hut near Lee-Davis High School. For more information, call the Mechanicsville Library at 746-9615.

Southern Women’s Show to be held The Southern Women’s Show will be held Friday through Sunday, March 1820, at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Southern Women’s Show is being sponsored by: CBS Channel 6, Richmond Times-Dispatch, Chevrolet and Martin’s. To order tickets, or for more information, call 849-0248 or visit www. SouthernWomensShow.com.

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RUFFIN RIDGE 3 bedroom, 3 full bath brick ranch with over 3900 sq. ft. on 10 acres. Hardwood floor throughout; large kitchen w/lots of Corian counters, island, 42” cabinets; Florida room w/recessed lighting & built-in speakers. Huge great room w/brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves & cabinets. Attached 2 car garage + 2 car detached garage. $549,950.

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COOLWELL – AREA 44 - 8124 COOL SUMMER DRIVE 121 HANOVER PRICE: $280,000 2,287 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sunroom, 2-sided fireplace, tray ceilings in dining room, hardwood stairs, recessed lighting and more! Low-maintenance, age qualified townhouses, first floor master suites and 2-car garages. Beautiful clubhouse and pool. Walking paths with exercise stations and picnic areas.

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HICKORY HILL – AREA 36 Wide 1-acre lots. Variety of plans to choose from by R-CI Builders. Common area behind every lot for privacy. Three sections from $350’s -$750’s. Kersey Creek and Hanover High. Directions: 95N to Exit 92A/Rte 54E, go approx 3 miles on left into community.

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ROSE HILL ESTATES Well-built 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch with Florida room, screened porch, detached 1.5-car garage and paved driveway. GREAT location. $219,950.

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COOL SPRING FOREST 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath transitional with eat-in kitchen; living and dining rooms with hardwood floors; rear windows on the first floor offer plantation shutters; 2-story family room with fireplace and 1st floor master suite (bath with double vanity, jetted tub & 2 shower heads). $359,950.

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McCAULEY PARK – AREA 43 333 SHELTON PLACE – THE OLIVIA 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Craftsman-style home, vaulted ceilings, hardwoods, stainless appliances and much more! $267,181.

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AREA 44 – THE CAMBRIDGE II 7527 MADISON ESTATES DRIVE This home is what people come to Hanover for! Big 1-acre lot. The trees give you lots of privacy and shade. The stone, wrap porch and screened porch make this home special. Almost 3,000 sf, 9-ft. ceilings, granite countertops! See online or call today! Other lots available-bring your builder or use one of ours. Directions: 295 to Creighton Rd. Continue to light and make a right on Cold Harbor Road. Follow Cold Harbor Rd. to fork in the road and bear to the left side and continue on Crown Hill Rd. Make left into Madison Estates. Open Sundays 1-5.

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Incisionless procedure oﬀered Surgery without an incision is now a possibility. Eating certain foods, sleepless nights and constant stomach upset are commons symptoms of acid reflux disease. Now there’s a new procedure where people suffering from this disease don’t have to travel far from home to find relief. The new Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure, or TIF, using the innovative EsophyX device for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is now available at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital. Dr. Reginald Mason, M.D., and Dr. Michael Francis, M.D., are the first surgeons in the

Tappahannock area to perform the procedure. Dr. Mason and Dr. Francis recently were trained on the TIF procedure. “The TIF procedure can significantly improve quality of life for our patients.” Dr. Mason said. “GERD is an anatomical problem which needs an anatomical solution. Reflux medication like PPIs (proton pump inhibitors) can help relieve patients’ heartburn symptoms but don’t solve the underlying anatomical problems or prevent further disease progression. In addition recent studies have shown that long term use of PPIs can lead to inadequate absorption of minerals such as

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calcium and can result in bone fractures. After the TIF procedure, clinical trials show that most patients can eat and drink foods they avoided for many years. Reflux no longer impacts their life like it previously did.” The TIF procedure is based on established principles of surgical repair of the antireflux barrier, except that it is “surgery from within” performed transorally (through the mouth). The procedure reduces hiatal hernia and creates a valve between the stomach and esophagus restoring the natural, physiological anatomy to prevent gastroesophageal reflux. Because the procedure is incisionless, there is reduced pain, reduced recovery and no visible scar. No more pain, no more pills and no scars. With the procedure, you can eat the foods you want, when you want and enjoy a peaceful night’s sleep again. A rapid recovery time helps get you back

to work and living life the fullest again. The TIF procedure represents the next step in the evolution of surgery. Laparoscopy reduced the skin incisions typical of open surgery to a minimally invasive three to five port holes. However, laparoscopy still involves the same internal incisions and organ dissection as open surgery. TIF requires neither internal incisions nor dissection, lowering the hurdle for receiving an anatomical restoration of the antireflux barrier and allowing earlier surgical intervention. With millions of Americans diagnosed with GERD and not fully satisfied with taking pills for the rest of their lives, TIF offers an excellent alternative. For more information, contact: Tappahannock Surgical and Gastroenterology Associates at 443-6232 or visit www.riversideonline.com.

Local Toastmasters kick oﬀ speech contest SunTrust Mid-Atlantic Toastmasters joins more than 12,500 Toastmasters clubs from around the world participating in the 2011 Toastmasters International Speech Contest this month, the world’s largest speech contest, with more than 30,000 presenters in 113 countries vying to become the next World Champion of Public Speaking. The contest is free and open to the public. The International Speech Contest begins at the local club level and proceeds through the area, division, district and final levels. Eighty-two district semifinalists compete during

the four-day 2011 Toastmasters International Convention, which will be held Aug. 1720 at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. Nine contenders make it to the final round on Aug. 20, where the winner is crowned the Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking. To enter the contest, a person must be an active member of Toastmasters International and have completed at least six speeches from Toastmasters’ Competent Communication manual, the first manual in the Toastmasters communication program.

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Local residents named to VMI Dean’s List The following Virginia Military Institute cadets are among the 524 cadets who were recently named to the Deans’ List for the first semester of academic year 2010-2011. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a cadet must have a term grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and no grade below C. Thomas S. Battiata, a sophomore

from Mechanicsville, is majoring in civil engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Battiata. Joseph R. Cicero, a senior from Rockville, is majoring in mechanical engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Cicero. Paul M. Cicero, a freshman from Rockville, s majoring in mechanical

James N. Peck. Jonathan P. Reardon, a freshman from Rockville, is majoring in civil engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Reardon. Matthew F. Reardon, a freshman from Rockville, is majoring in civil engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Kevin P.

engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Cicero. Garrett R. Evans, a senior from Mechanicsville, is majoring in modern languages and cultures and history. His mother is Louise S. Evans. Jordan M. Peck, a senior from Montpelier, is majoring in civil engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs.

Reardon. Patrick S. Sweeney, a senior from Rockville, is majoring in mechanical engineering. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sweeney. VMI, with an enrollment of 1,500 cadets, is the nation’s oldest state-supported military college.

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Gray-Harris announce May wedding Mr. and Mrs. James Gray of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Alexandra Gray, to Mr. Matthew Harris, son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Harris of Ashland. Miss Gray is a 2007 graduate of Atlee High School. She will be graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in May with dual Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish. Mr. Harris is also a 2007 graduate of Atlee High School. He will be graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in May with a dual Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Political Science. A May 2011 wedding is planned.

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MECHANICSVILLE 23116

HANOVER 23069

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

301 BP 9159 Chamaberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

BB & T - Mech 8074 Mechanicsville Tpke

EVB (Kings Charter) 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

La Bella Hair Design 9369 Atlee Road, Ste 3105

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

EVB Bank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Nacho Mamas 7610 Left Flank Road

EVB Bank (Old Church) 4241 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Padows Deli 8161 Atlee Road

Hanover Health & Rehab 8139 Lee Davis Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Hometown Realty 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.) 10030 Sliding Hill Road

Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke. Mech Local Lobby 6400 Mechanicsville Tpke

MANQUIN 23106 M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy. 360 Hardware & Rental 625 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy

Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Rennie’s Texaco/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Martins 7324 Bell Creek Road

Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Village Bank 6127 Mechanicsville Tpke. Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Valero Atlee & Meadowbridge 8188 Atlee Road West Store 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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River Road Presbyterian Church. The cost of the event is $5. Reservations are required by Feb. 16. Call Brenda, 7540460.

Thursday, Feb. 24

Hill City Chop House 10099 Brook Road

Saturday, Feb. 26

McLeans Restaurant 10372 Leadbetter Road Rite Aid 607 England Street Sheetz/Ashland 12341 N. Washington Hwy.

Skateland 516 N. Washington Hwy.

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Bank Essex/Va Ctr 9951 Brook Road

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The Newcomers Club of Richmond (for women new to the area) will hold a morning coffee at 10:30 a.m. at the

Green Top Sporting Goods 10193 Washinghton Highway

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Hanover Business Council Networking Breakfast from 7:15-9 a.m. at Randolph Macon College, Estes Dining, 306 Henry Street, Ashland, VA. The topic, Sports in the Richmond Region. Panelists: ParneyParnell, Richmond Flying Squirrels; Doug Fritz, Richmond International Raceway, Jeff Fitch, Richmond Sports Backers; Steve Herzog, Richmond Area Bicycling Association. The cost is $12 in advance and $17 at the door. Guests and first-time Business Council Networking Breakfast meeting attendees get in free! Register online at www.GRCC. com or call 783-9368 to register by phone.

Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 N. Washington Hwy.

Henry Clay Shopping Center Rt. 54

Parkway Restaurant 7211 Stonewall Parkway Shoneys 7137 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke. Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

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Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, e-mail 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.

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Hanover Humane Society will hold a dog adoption stand at its facility at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland from 9-12 p.m. Cat adoption stands will be held at the Mechanicsville and Virginia Center PetSmart

VA 23111. Appointments are encouraged and a limited number of walk-ins will be accommodated, as scheduling allows. For more information please contact Brenda Pennington at Mechanicsville Presbyterian 559-7745 or at brendapenn@ Church Youth Foundation verizon.net. Spaghetti Dinner and Café River There will be a drive thru at 6 p.m. The church is located at the corner of Atlee and Signal chili sale at Frog Level Volunteer Hill Roads. For information Fire Department from 12-3 p.m. The cost is $8 per quart. please call 746-5496. The event will benefit the Dawn New Hope Baptist Assembly Library. For pre-orders please near Tappahannock on call 338-8697. Crittenden’s Mill Rd. will have Longwood University is a guest musical group ‘Vocal Reunion’ from Florence S.C. hosting two Girls Lacrosse They are in town for a return Clinics and 4v4 Tournaments engagement at 6:30 p.m. For Feb. 26 and March 5. Come more info call Pastor Clayton prepare for your upcoming lacrosse season! We will be hostCustalow at 769-9234. ing a clinic in the morning folThe Virginia Sesquicentennial lowed by a King of the Hill 4v4 of the American Civil War Tournament in the afternoon. Commission and the Library of Participants are welcome to Virginia have partnered to cre- come for one day or both! The ate a state-wide online collection cost is $50 for one clinic or $75 of original Civil War manu- for both dates. Instruction will scripts that still remain in pri- be provided by the Longwood vate hands. The Civil War University coaching staff and 150 Legacy Project: Document players. Youth, middle school Digitization and Access focuses and high school players are welon manuscript materials creat- come. Please contact Wendy ed during the period 1859-1867 Stone for more information that reflect social, political, mili- (stonewl@longwood.edu; 434tary, business and religious life 395-2342). Check out www. in Virginia during the period of longwoodlancers.com for more the Civil War and the early peri- details. od of Reconstruction. Citizens are encouraged to bring original Sunday, Feb. 27 family materials to be scanned Hanover Humane Society and included in the Project. will hold a cat adoption stand Scanned materials will be made at the Virginia Center PetSmart available on the web via the store from 2- 5 p.m. Please visit Library of Virginia web site and www.hanoverhumanesociety. the Virginia Sesquicentennial org for available animals and of the American Civil War additional adoption informaCommission web site. CW 150 tion. Legacy Project staff will be visiting Hanover County. The event Bluegrass Gospel Concert will take place from 10-6 p.m. at Featuring “Amy Ladd and the Pamunkey Regional Library, Friends” Special Guest Mechanicsville Library Branch “Sourwood Mountain Band” located at 7461 Sherwood see CALENDAR, pg. 34 ` Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, stores from 11-3 p.m. Please visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org for available animals and additional adoption information.

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