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County economy positive County attorney presents 2011 legislative agenda proposal By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com

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Protesters gathered outside the Hanover County administration building last Wednesday before the Board of Supervisors decided to pursue a public-private partnership on group homes.

County moves ahead on group homes plan By Katherine Calos Media General News Service Despite a protest march outside the Hanover County Administration Building last Wednesday, the county will continue its work toward a public-private partnership to run group homes for people with

While the nation continues to navigate through a “very confusing economy,” Hanover County’s economic picture appears to be on a positive track. Marc Weiss, director of

Hanover County Economic Development, presented the Board of Supervisors with highlights from the 2010 annual report. “We don’t really know which direction the economy is going. Some of our key data given to us by the Virginia Employment

Commission is lagging behind in terms of time.” He did say it is “possible in some of these areas we have improved, but we also may have deteriorated.” Goals established included expanding the tax base, job retention and job creation.

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intellectual disabilities. The Board of Supervisors heard a report Wednesday from the Community Services Board on the group home committee’s progress. Then the supervisors confirmed that the committee see HOMES, pg. 28 ` Charlie Leffler/The Local

Four Hanover County students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists — page 2

South Boston’s Jeff Burton and crew sing “The Star Spangled Banner’ during the 9/11 recognition on Saturday at Richmond International Raceway. For complete details on the weekend’s NASCAR events, turn to Sports.

Vacancies in commercial properties are “at about 10 percent” for the second quarter of 2010. “The trend line is moving up and has been moving up for two years,” Weiss said. Vacancies in business centers, he added, do prompt consee ECONOMY, pg. 4 `

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David Maloney named acting planning director David P. Maloney has been appointed find efficiencies and make improvements.” Maloney came to Hanover County from acting planning director for Hanover County. A deputy planning director for the county New Kent County, where he was planning since 1999, Maloney replaces longtime plan- director and assistant county administrator ning director Michael E. Crescenzo, who from 1995-99. He began his career with the Richmond recently retired. “We appreciate very much having David Regional Planning District Commission, as acting director,” deputy county administra- where he was one of the principal authors of the Richmond tor John H. Hodges said. Regional Solid Waste “He has over 10 years Management Plan. of planning experience Maloney is a memwith the county and a ber of the American very significant degree Institute of Certified of professional experiPlanners, the American ence prior to that. David Planning Association, is an invaluable resource and the Virginia Citizen for the county and his Planning Education appointment provides Association. our planning departHe also serves ment with great contias technical alternuity during this interim nate representative to period.” the Richmond Area “I’m enjoying this Metropolitan Planning opportunity very much,” Organization and Maloney, who was DAVID P. MALONEY was a member of the appointed acting direcState’s Chapter 527 tor earlier this summer, said. “It’s given me the opportunity to expand Transportation Planning Technical Advisory my professional skills. It’s also given our staff Committee. He and his wife Lynn live in Mechanicsville as a whole the opportunity to take a fresh look at the way we do business and see if we can and have two children, Daniel and Erin.

Four county students named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists Four Hanover County students have been named semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program. They are: Andrew T. Catanese and Alva C. Waters, Atlee High School; Matthew S. Kellner, Hanover High School; and Hannah N. Kannegieter, Patrick Henry High School. These four are among about 16,000 semifinalists in the 56th annual National

Merit Scholarship Program announced by officials of the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (nmsc). These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,400 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit

Scholarship award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. For more information, visit www.nationalmerit.org.

9 COMMUNITY Will and Madeline Jackson scootered their way to the bus stop on the first day of school.

13 EDUCATION Hanover County Public Schools leaders continue first day tradition.

16 SPORTS Yellow Jackets sting No. 19 Johns Hopkins.

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Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Strain Ave.

Suspects stole items from victim at location on Bell Creek Rd. Suspect stole items from victim at location on Bell Creek Rd. Unknown suspect(s) used victim’s credit card without permission on Bell Creek Rd. Unknown suspect(s) used victim’s credit card without permission on Washington Henry Dr.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Pouncey Tract Rd.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect forced subject to another location against their will on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole item from victim at location on Atlee Rd.

Suspect was driving motor vehicle after being declared a habitual offender on Washington Ave.

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Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property at location on Greenwood Church Rd.

Unknown suspect fled the scene of an accident on Beaver Damn Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Old Church Rd.

Property was recovered at location on Ridge View Rd.

Suspect threatened victim by phone at location on Atlee Rd.

Suspects assaulted each other at location on Plum Grove Dr.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at location on Shady Grove Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at location on Full View Ave.

Suspect stole items at location on Howards Mill Rd.

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Unknown suspect stole items from victim at location on Chamberlayne Rd.

Suspect resisted arrest at location on Redvine Lane.

Suspects assaulted each other at location on Possum Trail.

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cern, having “doubled since the onset of the recession,” due to “companies downsizing and giving up space.” He said his department has been “working diligently to fill that space.” “Fairly low” is how he described vacancies in offices. With retail vacancies, the county is “doing fairly well. We will continue to monitor as we go forward.” Declines in new construction and commercial taxes this year, Weiss said, are “reflective of the environment.” The county isn’t seeing an aggressive investment in new equipment. “Tax revenue trends to go down as well,” the economic development director said. “We need to keep an eye on this as we go forward.” With jobs, Hanover lost about 1,100 from 2008 to 2009, especially in construction, Weiss said. He did point to an increase in local companies, citing two new businesses. “Average weekly wages basically stayed level, which is good news in this climate.” Led primarily by wholesale trade in highest wage industry performance, Weiss said “We are doing better than many other areas and I think that’s good news for our communities.” Overall, Hanover “gained jobs in these areas.” Memorial Regional Medical Center, he added, has been a key to positive news in select technical and professional occupations. Hanover County Economic Development assisted 151 businesses last year. Weiss said the department’s business visitation program will continue “where we need to be,” with visits and follow-ups. Major accomplishments of the county’s economic development efforts include: Dominion Resources GreenTech Incubator, Hanover Foils, Specialty Coating and Laminating, Business First, and the updated Historic Hanover County Brochure.

In addition to the county brochure, Weiss said a focus is being placed on the Road to Revolution Trail. Looking ahead, Weiss said the Buy Local campaign will continue with utility bill inserts, a marketing plan, announcements and articles through the county-produced Hanover Review. He said plans are being made for “a big splash in the late fall before the holiday shopping season.” Tourism continues to thrive in the county, thanks in great part to the Visitors Center at Bass Pro Shops and the Ashland Visitors Center. The county first adopted a strategic plan in 2000, with a vision statement Weiss called “pretty simple: It fosters the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses.” Weiss updated the supervisors on the status of the relocation of his department’s offices. Hanover Economic Development is moving to a new facility at the Rutland Commercial Center. He said they “hope to have some kind of a grand opening event.” The new office will be located at 8200 Center Path Lane, Suite 3, in Mechanicsville. In other business, the supervisors received the preliminary legislative agenda for the 2011 session of the General Assembly from county attorney Sterling Rives. Proposed action items as submitted by the Legislative Committee are: ❍ Adding the county to the list of counties authorized to regulate the parking of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles on secondary roads. Rives said complaints, particularly in the Chickahominy, Mechanicsville and Henry districts, are frequently received. Citing “several adverse impacts,” he said the parking situation makes it “difficult to see children playing on or near the street, difficult to get emergency vehicles in and out of cul de sacs.”

❍ Providing comprehensive and general authority for localities to provide assistance to other localities without the requirement for emergency declarations or interjurisdictional agreements, which Rives said often become dated. ❍ Amending provisions of the Dam Safety Act to restructure the program for state regulation of dams to focus on those dams that present the potential for significant risk to public safety and property. The act, Rives said, changed about 10 years ago. As a result of the changes, he said the state has broadened the scope of its jurisdiction of dams to include farm ponds. He said the focus has been lost for those structures that “really do pose a substantial threat for loss of life or loss of property.” The goal is to narrow the focus of state regulations. The county’s position on legislation likely to come before 2011 General Assembly are: ❍ Supporting legislation that would provide counties with the same local taxing authority as cities in order that counties might reduce their dependence on real estate and personal property taxes. ❍ Opposing legislation that would eliminate or phase out the authority for machinery and tools taxes or business professional occupation license taxes unless alternative and equivalent additional revenue sources are made available to localities. Rives said Hanover County “should oppose unless alternative and equivalent revenue sources are provided otherwise.” In presenting support for legislative policy statements, Rives said the first four are “substantially the same as supported in the past.” ❍ Protecting existing authority regarding local budget decisions and opposing any shifting of funding responsibility from the state to localities for existing mandated programs. ❍ Protecting existing local government authority in all areas, including eminent

domain, revenue and land use. ❍ Environmental regulations and programs that are scientifically valid and reasonably cost effective and that will result in substantial and demonstrable improvements to the environment. ❍ Equitable reallocation of revenue and service responsibilities between the state and localities to provide for ongoing stability in taxation and the delivery of government services. Rives said less funding is being provided for constitutional officers, forcing “localities to pick up the difference and now that is a substantial part of the local funding responsibility that we would oppose. And ideally there would ultimately be a resolution, an agreement for equitable sharing of this burden.” He said there has been a “progressive shifting of that burden.” ❍ Developing alternative funding sources in lieu of cash proffers for capital improvements required to serve new residential development. Rives said the position of the Legislative Committee is that “cash proffers, which are useful and necessary, are not an ideal funding source.” ❍ Participating in the efforts of the Virginia Association of Counties, Virginia Municipal League and Virginia Retirement System and other interested localities to develop a proposal for the 2010 session of the General Assembly to establish a defined contribution plan through the Virginia Retirement System as an option for localities in lieu of the defined benefit plan for future employees. Rives said it “provides for a more predictable and greater budget certainty going into the future.” With the proposal, the county “wouldn’t have contribution rates changing year to year.” Rives also said there would be “benefits to employee in terms of affordability of the benefits and the ability to manage their own retirement future.” Supervisors agreed to consider the agenda at the Sept. 22 meeting.

Midwives For Haiti prepare for new ‘adventure’ in unique Jeep To celebrate its fourth anniversary, Midwives For Haiti is using a unique vehicle to triple the number of pregnant Haitian women midwives reach: a hot pink Jeep. Painted to match the color of scrubs worn by the Haitian midwives graduated from the teaching program, the off-road vehicle is designed to enable prenatal care and skilled birth assistance for women in some of Haiti’s hardest-to-reach villages. The 1987 Jeep Wrangler, specially refurbished for Third World conditions, is made possible thanks to generous donations from Central Virginia organizations and individuals. On Friday, the Jeep was on display at the Atlee Road location of Physical Therapy Solutions, one of the organization’s supporters. Following the Central Virginia tour, the Jeep will be shipped to Hinche, which is about 60 miles northeast of Port-au-Prince, where the

Haiti Nadene Brunk, a certified nurse midwife practicing with Virginia Women’s Center in Richmond, said, “The Ministry of Health in Haiti has recognized that long dis-

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

A humble leader says his goodbyes Col. V. Stuart Cook is the epitome of a law enforcement officer: strong and confident. He has been a well respected leader in his four decades of serving the public. Now, he leaves the office of sheriff of Hanover County after 20 years. When Cook officially announced his retirement plans in July, he said it was time for others to move up in the ranks of the Sheriff ’s Office. That includes his right-hand man, Lt. Col. David Hines, who will assume the title of sheriff during a promotional ceremony tomorrow at the government complex. Last Wednesday, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and Town of Ashland presented proclamations to Cook in honor of his years of service. The sheriff stood proud and solemn. Despite his many successes as the county’s top law enforcement officer, he is a humble man. Hines, who had been in the Sheriff ’s Office for six years when Cook arrived in 1990, is quick to point out the influence his mentor has had on his career. Their admiration is mutual. Cook was highly complimentary of his successor during his remarks following last week’s proclamations. Cook gave 25 years to the City of Richmond and 20 to Hanover County. His legacy will live on through those he worked with and trained. He will be missed, but he is certain he leaves the office in good hands. Speaking of Cook, he will be honored during the Annual Dinner and Membership Meeting of the Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce this evening at Islamorada at Bass Pro Shops. On Monday, family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Hanover Country Club for golf and refreshments. In true form, this humble leader did not want any fanfare as he departs. Melody Kinser

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LETTERS | Reader Views

Thanks for help with food drive I am a Life Scout in Troop 553 of Mechanicsville, Va. On Aug. 14 and 28, I held a canned food drive for my Eagle Scout Leadership Project to benefit the Hospital Hospitality House, an organization that provides shelter for patients and their families. This event was held at the Kroger in Mechanicsville. I am grateful for the hundreds of people arriving both mornings that so willingly donated to the drive. Their benevolence was truly awe-inspiring. Additionally, the members of the Fairmount Christian Church played a huge role in the success of the drive. Many of them made a special trip to Kroger specifically for the purpose of donating to the drive. The Hospital Hospitality House and I are thankful for their enthusiasm for the cause and generosity in donating. Those that helped directly implement the project deserve much thanks, too. I would not have had this amazing opportunity if it were not for the Hospital Hospitality House and their help in

coordinating the project. I appreciate Kroger allowing the drive to be held at their facility. I am thankful for The Mechanicsville Local’s influence in promoting the drive with the articles they ran. Volunteers along the way that met with me, signed papers, or worked the drive merit a special thanks. see LETTERS, pg. 8 `

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VANTAGE POINT a newsletter for the patrons & friends of Lee-Davis High School Volume 23, No. 2

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF TRADITION AND PRIDE!

Message from the Principal Our school year has opened smoothly with enrollment of around 1640 students who are preparing to be future community leaders. We had a great opening week, and fi nished with our opening football games against Hermitage High School. Our schoolwide theme this year is centered on the concept of “Building our World Together.” We must continue to believe in the power of education; believe in the abilities of our teachers; and believe in the power of teachers and students working together to fi nd collective success! Together we can make Lee-Davis High School the best high school in the nation! At this point, our students are well aware of the county policy prohibiting the use of cell phones and other electronic devices during school hours (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), and that parents will need to pick up any collected items after 3:30 pm. Our main office is open until 4:00 pm; therefore, if a parent cannot

Good News & Celebrations... This summer, Lee-Davis’ LDTV teacher Linda Dull and TV 99 intern Ian Myers, along with Tyler English (intern from Hanover High), Stacie Sizemore (station manager) and Trip Wells (assistant station manager), participated in the international film contest, 48 Hour Film Project. Their film, “Relationshift,” was chosen as one of the “Best of Richmond” films produced for the 2010 contest. Great teamwork! NJROTC had an outstanding summer, with over 107 initially enrolled for the 2010-2011 school year. Additionally, Cadet Kevin Joyce, Junior, was selected out of a very competitive pool of over 60 NJROTC Units in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area to attend the prestigious Leadership Academy at Camp Pendleton, Norfolk, VA in June. Cadet Joyce not only successfully completed the very rigorous program, but he ranked 10 out of 150 stellar cadets. This was a phenomenal feat by any measure, and we would like to take this opportunity to publicly congratulate Cadet Joyce on a Job Very Well Done! In addition, welcome to LCDR Debra F. Rogers, SC, USN (Ret.) who joined our staff this year as Senior Naval Science Instructor Congratulations to Kevin Kyle Wood for his participation this summer in the Workforce Inspiration Investigation for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). program at Longwood University. The goal of the daily program is to enable students to explore careers in these fields of interest. Emerging Leaders for the Class of 2011 are Elizabeth Donnini, Montasia Golden, Cameron Gordon, Brie Jackson, Madison Lewis, Gerard Mitchell, Joey Newton, Anar Panjwani, Rachel Shrull, Blake Thompson, Tiel Westbrook and Tyler Womble. Congratulations on your selection and have a great year!

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pick up the phone between 3:30 and 4:00 on the day of the incident, it will be available the next school day. School phones are available to students at the front desk, clinic and attendance office for unanticipated calling needs and emergencies. In addition, the school policy prohibits deliveries to students of flowers, balloons, fast food and similar items. On holidays or special occasions, our horticulture students may provide opportunities for purchasing flowers or balloons to students during lunches. Thank you for helping us to protect instructional time during school hours by avoiding unnecessary class interruptions. In an effort to improve communication, we have included this information on our school’s website. Please visit the school website at http://hcps2.hanover.k12.va.us/ ldhs/ld2.htm. Again this year, teachers of SOL courses will administer assessments at the end of the fi rst and third quarters in each grade level/course for which an SOL assessment will be given. Research indicates

Fine Arts teacher Sheilah BeVille will have a solo show of her most recent paintings at ArtWorks Gallery. A reception will be held October 22 from 7-10 pm and the show, Five Mile Radius, will be on display until November 21. The fi rst Choral Boosters meeting of the year will be held on September 21. All parents and board members are invited to attend a potluck at 6:00 p.m. in the Chorus Room. Monthly meetings will be held the third Tuesday of every month in the Chorus Room. Welcome to Lisa Sullivan, the new Director of Bands at Lee-Davis! The Marching Confederates fi nished two weeks of band camp and are ready to entertain you. This year’s show is entitled Celestial Encounters. Come cheer on these talented musicians and color guard and wish them luck as they travel throughout Virginia, as well as to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. The 16th Edition of the Tournament of Champions will be Saturday, October 23. Bands from across the Commonwealth of all sizes will compete and hope to win the grand prizes including the Lee Cup (A/AA bands) and the Davis Cup (AAA/AAAA bands). There are many more ways to support the band: Concessions, Band Discount Cards, Tuesday Bingo Nights at Mechanicsville Little League, Holiday Craft Show, and their many concerts through the year. You can fi nd more information at our booster meetings held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 :00 pm in the band room or visit us at www.lee-davisbands.org. New Discount Cards from the LeeDavis Band are now on sale! Valid through November 2011; still only $10! See a band member or any band parent at the game or email LSullivan@hcps.us. Our partners this year are AMF Hanover Lanes, Bruster’s Ice Cream, Carter’s Pigpen Barbeque, Chanello’s Pizza, Chen’s Chinese Restaurant, Curves, Firehouse Subs, Glen Allen Golf, Hanover Music, Huntington Learning Center, Italian Kitchen, Jersey Mike’s, Mechanicsville Honda, Mechanicsville Music, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Primo Pizza, Riverbound Café, Sonic of Mechanicsville, Sports Clips, TGI Friday’s, Tia’s Tips and Toes, and Tropical Smoothie Café. Thanks to all these area

that nine-week assessments will assist teachers in strengthening the level of achievement for ALL students. All students taking an SOL-tested course will take the nine-week test. The assessments will be given at the end of the fi rst and third of each quarter. The primary purpose of the assessments is to gauge student learning for the purpose of maximizing student achievement. We want all of our students to experience optimal success academically, socially, and personally. The key to academic success of our students is commitment, organization, diligence and persistence coupled with the school commitment to teaching and learning. Additionally, the school encourages students to use study halls and tutorial sessions as a resource for mastering content. Information regarding tutoring is accessible by contacting your child’s teacher or counselor at 723-2201. Respectfully, Carol Moore, Principal

merchants for their support of our program. www.lee-davisbands.org The popular Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show sponsored by the Lee-Davis Band Boosters will be held on Saturday, November 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Commons. There will be handcrafted items, wood crafts, jewelry, candles, Thanksgiving and holiday items, bake sale and silent auction. For more information or to reserve a space, contact Donna Cowherd at LDCraft@comcast. net or 852-0017.

F.Y.I… “Back to School Night” will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 20 with a brief welcome in the Auditorium. Parents will then have an opportunity to join PTSA ($6) and meet the teachers (please bring your student’s schedule to follow). School Picture Day is Monday, September 20. There is also an opportunity from 3:30 p.m. for senior makeup pictures. Smile! If you did not purchase your 2011 Yearbook package with your other school fees you have another opportunity. The yearbook package can now be ordered online. The package consists of the yearbook, the bi-monthly newspaper, and the literary magazine. Orders can be made by clicking on the link at the bottom right of the Lee-Davis homepage. Back by popular demand! Our PTSA is sponsoring special memberships at BJ’s again this year. There are four great reasons to join or renew: $10 off the annual membership fee; free three additional months of membership; free second membership card for household member; and BJ’s will donate $5 of each membership fee to the L-DHS PTSA. Forms will be available at the front desk of the school and at “Back to School Night” on September 20. Thank you for your support. The Lee-Davis Spirit Shop is open for students during all four lunch shifts. Did you know … the school store sells gift cards that can be purchased for any amount and used for any purchase? These make great gifts for students. The store stocks commonly needed items such as computer discs, pens, pencils, poster board, report covers, dividers, graph paper and much

more. We also have a variety of the fi nest Lee-Davis spirit apparel. Sports fans can purchase Athletic Passes again this year: All Sports $75 is good for all L-D home athletic events (except for tournaments); VFB Season Pass $30 is good for 6 regular season home games; Family Savings Packages/ All Sports $325 (5 passes), $270 (4 passes), $200 (3 passes); and the 10Game Discount Pass $40. Tickets to football games are $6 (varsity) and $5 (JV). Children 5 and under are admitted free. For more information, please contact Ms. Childress at 723-2203 or dchildress@ hcps.us. November 9 and 10 are scheduled for sophomore (grade 10) health screenings. Please be sure that all sophomores are present for this very important event. The Hanover Education Foundation is making the book A History of Education in Hanover County available to the public. Copies are on display in the L-DHS main office and library. There are cards for more information and to place an order or you may contact Anita Floyd at 365-4560 to reserve your copy. In accordance with the requirements of AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act), Lee-Davis is notifying its employees, building occupants and their legal guardians of the availability of the AHERA management plan for public review. The Plan contains documentation of all AHERA surveillance and inspections, employee training and the Operations and Maintenance procedures. Questions regarding the Plan can be directed to Hanover County Public Schools Director of Building Services, Paul Cash, at 365-4571. The Hanover County School Board recognizes the danger sex offenders pose to student safety. Therefore, to protect students while they travel to and from school and attend school or school-related activities, each school in the division receives automatic electronic notification of registered sex offenders in the school’s area. This information is provided by the Virginia State Police registry and may be accessed at http://sex-offender.vsp. virginia.gov. Another website available to the public is www.familywatchdog. us, which identifies sex offenders in your community or close to your school.

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LEE-DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL – FALL 2010 Please see our complete online calendar at highschoolsports.net for up-to-the-minute schedules Date Event 10/2 10/2

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Varsity Cross Country Bost Memorial TennisTournament Varsity Field Hockey JV Field Hockey Boys JV Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity Cross Country Interim Report Day Community Blood Drive Boys JV Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball JV Football Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball HOMECOMING Varsity Football SAT Test Center Homecoming Dance Student Holiday Varsity Field Hockey Boys JV Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity Cross Country Varsity Field Hockey Senior Convocation Boys JV Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball JV Football Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity Football Varsity Cross Country Varsity Field Hockey Boys JV Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball JV Field Hockey Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Senior Class Meeting Boys JV Volleyball Varsity Field Hockey Girls JV Volleyball Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls JV Volleyball Strings Fall Festival Concert JV Football Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity Football Marching Band Competition Varsity Field Hockey Boys Varsity Volleyball Girls Varsity Volleyball Varsity Field Hockey

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The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Administrator for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Hanover Master Gardeners class to focus on Landscaping To register, contact Pattie Bland at Landscaping strategies will include thetic and environmental results. The Hanover Master Gardeners will 18, at the Hanover Human Services The class is free and open to the the Hanover County Extension Office present a class focusing on Landscaping Complex at 12304 Washington Hwy. correct plant choice, as well as proper at 752-4310 or pbland52@vt.edu. placement and care for optimum aes- public. from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. in Ashland.

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Everyone’s energy and passion in helping with the project is something I will never forget. Justin Shawler Troop 553 Mechanicsville

Oil dependence unacceptable While we do not yet know the full extent of the impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon spill, it is clear that the damage is catastrophic, with risks to the health of marine wildlife, fisheries and coastal economies. It is also clear that our continued dependence on oil unacceptable. There will also be long-term impacts from a changing climate if we continue to rely on

These are only a few of the more obvious items. Yet, twice I have received citations threatening me with daily fines of between $50 and $10/day for “violations.” The last one was for a “missing pineapple decal” on my mailbox following a time I repainted my mailpost. It’s a mandatory purchase to the tune of $30 from only one particular signage distributor in Leadbetter Industrial Park by the way. More recently, another threat arrived citing the mailbox numbers are not “Futura font, 3.75 inches high and 2.5inches wide.” I’m actually not certain what font my numbers are, as these are the exact same font numbers, carefully replaced at least twice, that have been on that mailpost for the 15 years I have lived here, and look exactly like all the others on the street.

polluting fossil fuels. Climate change is one of today’s greatest threats to ecosystem integrity, fish and wildlife, human coastal settlements, and economic development. As our senators head back to Washington, D.C., they should know their constituents expect them to get right to work and pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation that significantly reduces global warming pollutants by putting a price on carbon; protects our wildlife and natural resources from the impacts of climate change; and prevents future disasters like the Gulf spill by prohibiting any new drilling off our coasts. Kelly Saunders Richmond

street in Hanover at any one time of the week and within the first block you will always find the same two or three homes whose weed-filled front lawns have not been cut for weeks. You will also find one home whose bayfront window is framed in plywood with only a thin coat of primer paint and a large football banner hung as a privacy drape. Several mailboxes are tilted in rotting disrepair and the abandoned house next door has been an eyesore for two years. I’m told repeatedly that the house is “being restored,” but it’s still missing its front railing, the siding is moldy, and the once lovely flower beds remain full of poison ivy, continuously sprouting a variety of unsightly weeds. Its only inhabitants are nocturnal . . . a family of opossums, mice and snakes have kept lots of owls, my dog and Turn onto my neighborhood the neighborhood cats busy.

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Since 1998, I have never had notice about those numbers. My very first notice, received yesterday, threatens a lawsuit by the King’s Charter Homeowners Association if I do not rectify this horrific eyesore. I keep an almost impeccable yard and home, I help my aging neighbor with her sometimes out of control flower beds, I shovel her driveway as well as my own in the snow and I have put in my share of volunteer activities as a homeowner in this subdivision. I pay my monthly dues even though I have not been to the pool in years, have no children on the swim team, do not use the tennis courts or gym facilities, and my street, unlike others, has neither sidewalks, nor street signs that are visible at night. My home is painted regularly, my trash cans are out of sight, my yard and beds are

maintained more than once per week, and I clean up after my dog. Consequently, I view the latest picayune as harassment with respect to the ongoing disrepair around me. I find the behavior of the current board as representative of a group of inglorious, obtuse, bored, busy-bodies with total and complete disregard for common sense and priorities. To send letters of threat of this nature for a universally accepted “font” present before I purchased this home in 1998 should be forewarning to anyone seeking to purchase a home in any subdivision where a Homeowners Association sits unchallenged as judge and jury. The King’s Charter Owners Association and its manager, Community Group Inc., are clearly out of control. Karen Overmeyer Mechanicsville

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| Education, Business & Celebrations

It’s back to school time in Hanover County

Photo submitted by Amy Fleming Saunders

Emma and Ella Saunders are ready for their first day as first grade students at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School. Photo submitted by Annette Broskie Photo submitted by Courtney Jackson

Waiting for the bus to pick them up and take them to Mechanicsville Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 7, were the Maxon sisters and Heiser and Jackson siblings. The children reside in the Windsor Subdivision.

Adam and Ryan Broskie started their fourth and second grade classes on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Cool Spring Elementary School.

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Ryan Atwood heads out for his first day as a fourth grade student at Pole Green Elementary School. “We are very proud of him!” parents Bret and Shannon Atwood said that morning.

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Making new friends at Battlefield Park Elementary School on the first day of school were, from left, Madison LaPlaga, Rayne Owens, Lauren Schenack and Carlee Harding. They are second grade students.

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Sophie Crone heads out for her first day of kindergarten at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School.

Abigail George and Taylor Little left home with a “Watch out, here we come” attitude as they prepared for their first day as third grade students.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Michael Clevely Atkins, 63, of Mechanics-

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A 113 Year Tradition of Caring

8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience. This tradition of excellence can be seen in the four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Parkway in Chesterfield and serving the HanoverMechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President. In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service, before, during, and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring. One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time. Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a preplanning consultation.

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ville, died Sept. 3, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Myrtle King Atkins; children, Rose Pittman, Phillip Atkins, Emmitt Atkins, David Atkins and Elaine Atkins. The family received friends Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel, Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Services will be private.

June Simmons Chappell, of Glen Allen, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rev. Willie A. Chappell Jr.; a son, J. David Chappell (Diana); a daughter, Carol C. Kannegieter; a granddaughter, Hannah N. Kannegieter; and a sister, Nancy S. Martin. Mrs. Chappell graduated from Madison College in 1955 with a B.A. in French. She retired from Hanover Public Schools after teaching for over 30 years, primarily in Hanover. She was a member of Duncan Memorial U.M.C. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 in Duncan Memorial U.M.C. Graveside services followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. A reception followed at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to National TNA - The Facial Pain Association, 925 N.W. 56th Terrace, Suite C., Gainesville, Fla. 32605 or A.C.E.S.

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80, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Jackson Clegg; his parents, Herbert and Mary Clegg; and two sisters, Rosemary LeSage and Derythe Murry. He is survived by his son, Michael Clegg and

wife, Susan; grandchildren, Eli, Stacy and Rana Clegg; great-grandchildren, Logan Clegg; three brothers, Ralph Clegg of Attleboro, Mass., James Clegg (Shirley) of The Villages, Fla. and John Clegg (Sheila) of Hadley, Mass.; six sisters, Carole Messino (James) of Grants Pass, Ore., Janet Green of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Mary Ellen Gobin (Robert) of Attleboro, Mass., Nancy Chestnut (Joseph) of Baraboo, Wis., Marge Hunter (Richard) of Pensacola, Fla. and Roberta Parenteau of Taunton, Mass; and a devoted friend, William “Billy” Doswell. Mr. Clegg was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in education. He had a very successful career path as executive vice president and chief executive officer of the Virginia Restaurant Association from 1979, where he retired in 1993. He was also chief operations officer of the Virginia Hospitality and Travel Industry Association (retired 1994), executive vice president/secretary of the VRA Educational Foundation Inc. Board of Directors and established permanent scholarship in the name of The Herbert J. Clegg Scholarship Fund at VPI & SU in 1994 (1983 to 1995), executive vice president of the VRA Charitable Foundation Inc. (1989 to 1995), treasurer/ chief lobbyist of the VRA Political Action Committee (1980 to 1990), and administrator/assistant secretary of the Virginia Hospitality Group Self-Insurance Association Inc. (1992 to 2010). He was a member of several professional associations includ-

ing the American Society of Association Executives, National Restaurant Association, Virginia Society of Association Executives (president, 1977; Award of Excellence, 1983) and the International Society of Restaurant Association Executives (president, 1991). He also provided and promoted community activism being a part of the Petersburg Optimist Club, president 1959 to 1960 (awarded life membership, Optimist International, 1961); the VCU School of Education, Self-Study Committee; Henrico County Vocational Education Advisory Committee, secretary; J. Sargeant Reynolds Faculty Selections Committee (HRIM); Virginia Department of Education, Marketing Advisory Committee, VPI & SU; College of Human Resources Futures Council, VPI and SU; Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Advisory Council; and the Central Virginia Food Bank Advisory Board. Mr. Clegg established the VRA Educational Foundation Inc. and the VRA Charitable Foundation Inc. A memorial service was held Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4650 South Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23230. Graveside services were private.

Charles H. Crump, 86, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 4, 2010. He was the son of the late Hammond F. and Lynda Pomfrey Crump, and was preceded in death by his wives, Madeline G. Crump and Katherine S. Crump, and his brother, Paul W. Crump.

He is survived by his son, Thomas F. Crump and wife, Paige, and grandchildren, Drew and Mitch Crump. He was a longtime member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and New Kent Chapel. The family received friends on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at Shady Grove UMC, 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Graveside services followed at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Kent Chapel Memorial Association, c/o Cathy Hart, Box 404, Providence Forge, Va. 23140.

Shirley Woodson Goode, 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away Sept. 10, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret Welch Woodson and Linwood A. Woodson. She is survived by her loving husband, Herbert E. Goode, of 59 years; a dedicated sister, Rose W. Butler (Kenneth); niece, Melisa B. Whaley (Lee); nephew, Charles W. Hechler (Jean); and other family members and friends. A special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Stacy, Stephanie, Shannon, and Sarah, and thanks to the Heartland Hospice. Shirley was a member of Prospect United Methodist Church, and retired from May Cleaners and Tuxedos. Family received friends Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services were held Monday, Sept. 13, 2010. Graveside services were held at Oakwood Cemetery. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 `

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Jim Goodwin, 65, loving husband, father, brother and friend, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010 at his home in Glen Allen, surrounded by his loving family. Jim lived his life with optimism, humor, belief in miracles and faith in God. Everyone touched by Jim, felt his gentle nature and kind-hearted spirit. Jim had a long and successful career in computer technology and taught at J. Sargeant Reynolds for 27 years and retired as senior vice president of information technology at Franklin Federal Savings Bank. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Patricia “Pat”; and children, Jamie, Maria, Matthew, Tess, Richard, Tina; and 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings, Mike, Dennis and Ann. The family received

friends Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 followed by a memorial service at the Nelsen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

Herbert Lewis Loving, 73, of Ashland, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Martha G. Loving; and five children, Terry Thacker, Pamela Marsh, Lisa Weedon, and Herbert and Harry Loving; his brothers and sisters, Geraldine Good, Virginia Jainey, June Crow, William, James, Franklin, Raymond and Evelyn Loving; also numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 in the Nelsen Funeral

was a resident of Richmond for eight years and a member of Christ Church Episcopal Church. The family received friends Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at Bliley’s - Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, where a memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. William A. Moore Jr., 56, of Glen Allen, passed away Graveside services were held Sept. 5, 2010. He was preced- at Evergreen Cemetery, Morris, Ill. on Friday, Sept. 10, ed in death by his daughter, 2010. Kathleen Moore. He is survived by his wife, Kay Lynn Moore; son, Michael William Daniel Price, “Duke”, 59, Moore; parents, William and of Mechanicsville, passed Aileen Moore of Champaign, away on Sept. 7, 2010 with Illinois; sister, Pamela Wetter his family by his side. Duke (Steve) of Atlanta, Georgia; was born on Nov. 11, 1950 special cousin, Madelynne in Warrenton, Va. He was Christianson; other extended predeceased by his parents, family; and his beloved dog, Charles and Doris Price; and Bear. William was born Dea brother, Charles Landon cember 19, 1953 in Berwyn, Price. He is survived by his Illinois. He grew up in Cham- loving wife of 17 years, Ingrid paign, Illinois. and graduated Kampinga; two children, Bill from Illinois State University Price and his wife, Karen, of in 1976. Most recently, he was Sanford, N.C., and Danielle employed with Frischkorn, Price of Mechanicsville, Va.; Inc. in Richmond, Va. He see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 ` Home, Reid Chapel, 412 S. Washington Hwy., Ashland, where the family received friends one hour prior to the service. Graveside services were held in Woodland Cemetery.

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two grandchildren, Allison and Matthew Price; a sister, Brenda Price of Glen Allen, Va.; and many other friends and relatives. Duke graduated from Stafford Senior High School in 1969 and received a B.A. degree in sociology from Mary Washington College in 1973. He went on to receive his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in education from the University of Virginia in 2003 and 2006, respectively. Duke was employed by the Virginia Department of Health for the past 35 years. Duke was a devoted husband, father and friend. He had a strong faith and belief in Jesus Christ. He was an active member of Mechanicsville Christian Center. He enjoyed playing tennis, traveling, camping, attending UVA sporting events and spending quality time with family and friends. He served as the tennis coach for the girls tennis teams at both Chickahominy Middle School and Atlee High School. He also served as a board member at Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club. Duke was very involved in his daughter’s schools, serving as PTA president for several years, as well as serving on several school advisory committees. Duke especially enjoyed spending time with his daughter, Danielle, where he found such joy in seeing her succeed in life. He was always found cheering her on in all of her endeavors. The family received friends on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A memorial service and celebration of his life was held at Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove

Road, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Danielle Price College Fund, 7494 Academy Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Condolences may be offered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

Dorothy M. Ruffin, of Richmond. On Sept. 10, God reached down from Heaven and took Dorothy M. Ruffin home. She is survived by her son, Alden Wayne Ruffin and his fiancé, Nancy Traylor; a daughter, Betty R. Cousins and her husband, Chester; six grandchildren, Sherri Hughes, John Ruffin, Kristi Pleasants, Edward Ruffin, Lauri Thomas and Daniel Cousins; two sisters, Barbara Rawes and Faye Meyers; two brothers, Richard and David Moore; 10 great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren. A graveside service for family only was held Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 at Dale Memorial Park, Chesterfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Jahnke Road Baptist Church, where Mrs. Ruffin was a charter member. Arrangements by Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville. James G. Slayton Jr., 74, of Mechanicsville, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. He was the son of the late James G. and Maysie Slayton. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Janice Wyatt Slayton; a son, Robert L. Slayton Jr.; grandchildren, Leslie and Alex Slayton; step granddaughter, Autumn Watkins; two brothers, William H. Slayton (Junell) and Robert L. Slayton (Sherry); a sister,

Joan S. Andrews (Rickey); and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family members. Mr. Slayton served in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Africa and England. He played softball at Northside Baptist Church for many years and was retired from the Department of Public Works for the City of Richmond. His wife and family were at his bedside to the end. He passed away peacefully and painlessly. He will be truly missed and remembered for his joy and loving us all. The family received friends Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville, where funeral services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. Graveside services followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Mamie Hoehns Stone, 103, of Glen Allen, widow of Russell D. Stone Sr., passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude “Trudy” Moolenaar of Richmond; and her son, Russell “Durwood” Stone Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Ashland; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. The family received friends Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 at Bliley’s-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service was held Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service was held at Laurel Presbyterian Church, Glen Allen at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to Laurel Presbyterian Church or the Salvation Army. Mary Lanier Street, 61, of Hanover County, formerly of Lexington, N.C., passed on to her heavenly home on Sept. 3, 2010 at

her residence, after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her devoted husband, Warren B. Street; son, Christopher Berrier and his wife, Julie, and their four children; sister, Linda Winkler and husband, Larry; stepson, Steven Street and his wife, Sarah, and their three children; and loving daughter-in-law, Michelle Gilmartin and her husband, John, and their son, Jonathan. Mary spent her last seven years of employment working for three different agencies as a travel agent. Previously, she was employed as a district sales manager for B&W Corp. A member of Shalom Baptist in Mechanicsville, Mary received love and support from fellow members of the friendship class. The family received friends on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 at Shalom Baptist Church, where a funeral service followed. Graveside services followed at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a worthy cause of your choice, if so desired.

Dora Beadles Tate of Alabaster, AL. (formerly of Mechanicsville) went to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2010. She is survived by her nephew B. L. Beadles and his wife Rae J. Beadles of Alabaster, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband William H. Tate. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 from 2-5 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. where funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010 at 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held in Walnut Grove Cemetery. see OBITUARIES, pg. 32 `

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Hanover Workforce Forum slated

State Economic Development Partnership rep to give keynote address A representative of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, Sept. 30, for a Hanover Workforce Forum. Brian Kroll will address the program, which will be presented from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Richmond Times-DispatchAtlee Station at 8460 Times Dispatch Boulevard in Mechanicsville. Panelists will be Ron Tignor; Virginia

Department of Business Assistance; Cara Dillard, Community College Workforce Alliance; Vincent D’Agostino, Hanover Center for Trades & Technology; and Rosalyn Tiller-Key and Sara Dunnigan, Capital Region Workforce Investment Board. According to the Greater Richmond Chamber, Hanover Business Council, as the fabric of work evolves, the key stra-

tegic component for any business is the quality of its workforce. The Sept. 30 event will focus on the workforce needs of small to mid-sized businesses in Hanover County and connect them to the resources they need to find, attract, train, retain and optimize skilled employees. To register, visit www.GRCC.com or call 783-9368.

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Applications are now being accepted for Hanover County’s annual Winterization Program, which helps low-income, disabled and/or elderly county residents by placing plastic over windows, wrapping water pipes and weather-stripping doors. Work is performed by volunteer crews. The program is supported through financial contributions for supplies. Volunteer groups throughout Hanover register to conduct one or more of these Winterization projects. The program then assigns the available groups to independently complete the winterization tasks for eligible low-income families, elderly or disabled homeowners. The goal of the program is to ensure that every household has this minimal level of protection from the winter weather. The Department of Community Resources is working in partnership with the countywide “Mission to Virginia” day of service to be held on Nov. 13. A six-week session for “Tai Chi for Arthritis” will be taught by Jo Ann Widner, a registered The Beaverdam Baptist class will start tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 16) nurse. Church facilitates this call to at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville. The class will meet from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program Thursdays through Oct. 21. see APPLICATIONS, pg. 15 `

ackass Flats will host a bluegrass party on Friday, Sept. 17, during an outdoor concert at the Hanover Tavern. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 6:30 p.m. In addition to music, the family-friendly event will feature barbecue, grilled foods and cold drinks available from Hanover Tavern Restaurant and Pub. The event is part of the Harmony in Hanover Concert Series and serves as the nonprofit Hanover Tavern Foundation’s major fundraiser. The series consists of four evenings of fun, food and music over the course of the year. Proceeds support the ongoing maintenance and preservation of the Historic 18th Century Tavern, as well

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by storm and was awarded Best Bluegrass/Country Band by Internet magazine Richmond.com, which called the band “masters of backwoods symphonies.” The band was presented with a Virginia Music Award for The Best Americana Jamband in 2004. The band has performed at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., and shared billing with groups as diverse as The Wailers, Del McCoury Band, Ani Difranco, Victor Wooten Band, Railroad Earth, Keller Williams, Sam Bush Band, Xavier Rudd, Tony Rice, Drive By Truckers, and J.D Crowe and the New South. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 5375050. For more information, visit www.hanovertavern.org.

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The first full day of the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree dawned bright and early. The troop quartermasters went to gather the breakfast fixings and bring them back to the troop. Each troop had four patrols that prepared breakfast and dinner each day. The scouts grabbed lunch on the run from “kiosks” located all over the Jamboree. Breakfast met with more success than dinner the night before. The scouts were more familiar with the cooking equipment, so breakfast was almost warm. The scouts were anxious to begin exploring the Jamboree and after they were issued their ID badges and lunch tickets they were off. Andrew Lambrechts, senior patrol leader of Troop 1710 and member of Troop 521 of Mechanicsville, was anxious to, “shoot stuff!” There many opportunities to pick your weapon as well as your target. Each region had an Action Center within an easy walking distance. Subcamp 17, of which the scouts from Mechanicsville were with, is in the Southern Region. They travelled to Action Center A, where there was archery, air riffles, mountain boarding, Buckskin games (old-fashioned skills challenges such as black powder, branding and ax throwing), BMX racing,

climbing and repelling, to name a few. In addition to learning new skills and just having fun, the scouts were earning activity “rockers.” These will go around the Jamboree patch worn on all participants shirts. The goal is to completely circle your patch with rockers. Troop 1710 set off with their buddies, a BSA requirement at all times, to experience a taste of adventure. The scouts were issued tickets to some of the exhibits to help regulate the amount of visitors at one time. Troop 1710 went to the Mysterium Compass show, which was put on by the Order of the Arrow, BSA’s national honor camping society. This was a show that was part video game, part action adventure play and challenging. They also went to the Technology Quest exhibit, which demonstrated remotecontrolled go carts, various simulators and computer technology used to engrave metals. Some of the scouts also headed off to the Merit Badge Midway to begin earning various Merit Badges. A popular one was the new Robotics, which is expected to be available after January 2011. There were more than 50 Merit Badges offered. Still, other scouts headed to the Media Relations tent to get their credentials for being Hometown Media Correspondents. With the Media credentials,

the scouts were admitted to the various press conferences through out the Jamboree. Tuesday’s special guest was Christopher Paolini, the author of the Eragon series. He spoke about how he began writing, which was because he was bored and wanted to write a book that he would be interested in reading. He spoke about how he invented the various foreign languages he uses in his books. Mr. Paolini bases his languages on various Norse languages and then lets his imagination lead him from there. Through the question and answer session, Mr. Paolini spoke about his new book, but he was very guarded about the details. From the very few details he would discuss, it has the potential to be even more exciting than his previous books. After a long but adventurefilled day, the scouts of Subcamp 17, as well the Subcamps in the other three regions, began to make their back to camp. Dinner is prepared and served promptly at 6 p.m., so the scouts were expected back in camp by 5 p.m. Being late was not acceptable. After another culinary challenge, the Troop settled in to playing Cornhole or the ever present patch trading – a story for another day. In addition, the scouts swapped stories about their activities of the day with many words of advice — “that activity

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is so not worth the wait. That activity is way cool — I waited in line twice. I am heading back tomorrow to try it again. Don’t waste your time or the effort to walk to that one.” When asked if he got to shoot stuff, Andrew, a raising junior, answered, “Yup and it was great!” When taps played at 10:30 p.m, Troop 1710 were wearily in their cots; for tomorrow was another day and more adventures await.

Hanover Courthouse fire company to host open house and yard sale The Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire Oct. 9, at the firehouse at 13326 Hanover tainment and safety education displays will Company will hold an open house and Courthouse Road in Hanover. A bake sale, be featured. For more information, call Chief yard sale from noon to 4 p .m. on Saturday, silent auction/raffle, tours, children’s enter- Tina Fugman at 698-9447 or 365-4905.

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Planned upgrades of the campaign include the purchase of theatre seating and an HVAC system. Phillips also said the theatre already has various resources in place, including “a black-box theater, an excellent projection and audio system, a big screen and a working concession area.” An application for taxexempt status (501-c3) has been filed, which will benefit the foundation in tax savings but also will allow for the charitable donations by the theatre’s many supporters to be tax exempt. Finally, the theatre also will become a venue for live performances in the coming months. The Foundation Board has always envisioned the Firehouse Theatre to be not only a space for intelligent films but also “a very positive community-building operation” will see this objective realized as the Ashland Firehouse Theatre begins a relationship with a live theatre troupe from Mechanicsville. The Ville Players of Haymarket II Productions has expressed interest in leas-

ing the Ashland Firehouse Theatre for rehearsals and live performances. Pam Beatty, vice president of Haymarket II, said, “The combination of film, live theatre and fine art will certainly provide area residents with culture, education, and, above all, fun-filled evenings to come.” “We hope to be up and running in the new space in time to provide residents with ‘A Magical Madrigal Christmas’ in December,” she said. The Firehouse Theatre plans to screen several Christmas Classics in December as well. For more information about the Ashland Firehouse Theatre, visit http://ashlandfirehousetheater.org, contact Ragan Phillips at rtphil104@ aol.com or 798-9721, or any of the board members, including Alan Abbott, alan@slashtechnology.com, Jennifer Chambers, jennifer. chambers@comcast.net; Dale Mann, interinc@aol.com; Michael Mudd, mmudd@ hc ps4.hanover.k12.va.us; Barbara Olin, goodchiyoga@ gmail.com; Patricia Reagan, patriciareagan@rmc.edu; Max Riederer, mkriederer@mac. com; or Phyllis Theroux, ptashland@aol.com.

ReeseStrong walk, run set for Saturday The 2010 ReeseStrong 5K, Family Walk and Gold Ribbon Kid’s Run for Aileen will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18, in the Rutland and Cool Spring Forest neighborhoods in Mechanicsville. Sponsored by HHHunt, the event will help support 9year-old Aileen Johnson, who

was diagnosed with a brain tumor earlier this year. A large portion of funds raised will go toward her medical and rehabilitation expenses. Aileen has had surgery and undergoing chemotheraphy. To register, or more information, go to www.reesestrong.org.

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Troop 544 raises funds for member

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Free Caregiver Educational Forum Topic: Project Lifesaver Learn about this reliable rescue program for wandering citizens with Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, or other cognitive impairments. Project Lifesaver is a rapid response partnership with Adult Day Services law enforcement. The purpose of & Day Support the program is to ensure an efficient and safe return home for individuals who are “at risk” for wandering through the use of the most modern, reliable personal tracking equipment with the secondary impact of providing peace of mind for caregivers. Speaker: Officer Barry Bland, Crime prevention, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office

The forums will be held on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Speakers from a variety of agencies will present information on topics of interest to caregivers. Light refreshments are served. Caregivers are encouraged to enjoy the company of other caregivers, network, ask questions, share ideas, etc. These forums are FREE and open to the public. Respite care provided during the forum.

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A pancake breakfast fundraiser for Mechanicsville teen Travis Whetstone proved to be a great success. The event was sponsored on June 19 by Boy Scout Troop 544, of which Travis is a member. Another fundraiser, a dinner, is being planned for the fall. Funds raised at the breakfast were presented to Travis and his mother Paula. The troop is associated with the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville.

ED’S LANDSCAPING IS OPENING ITS NEW FACILITY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH. Come and see our beautiful new building, almost 5000 square feet and two new greenhouses. We have grass seed and fertilizers, chemicals, pots as well as mums, pansies and a full selection of nursery stock. We hope you will come visit us and let us know what you think.

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postpartum hemorrhage. Haitiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maternal mortality rate is 65 times higher than that of the United States. The infant mortality rate is eight times higher.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are eager to get to these women,â&#x20AC;? Brunk said. She also said she estimates that the Jeep will allow midwives and volunteers to reach as many as 4,500 women per year living in the rural mountains of Haiti. Midwives For Haiti made its first official visit to meet and teach skills to Haitian women in 2006. Two years later, the group graduated its first class of eight midwifery-trained Haitian

women. A second class of eight women graduated in 2009. A third class of 11 students will graduate this fall. Then, the fourth class of 12 to 15 women will be selected for January enrollment. All graduates are employed, using their skills in Hinche, Fond Parisiene, Thomassique and Circa La Source to administer prenatal care and help deliver babies safely. Midwives For Haiti estimates that the midwives are seeing close to 1,500 women annually. The Jeep cost about $70,000, not including tax and shipping.

Funding was provided by Bon Secours Health System, the Western Henrico Rotary Club and Heidi Braun, M.D. of Virginia Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center and husband Alan Pietruszkiewicz of Physical Therapy Solutions. It is the third of its kind refurbished by Jeff Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeep of Harleysville, Pa. The Jeepâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s built-in features include: â?? 110-watt converter for running ultrasound equipment and recharging phones overnight. â?? Stretcher for transport to St. Therese Hopital. â?? Combination snake-jaw suspension, designed for third-

world countries. â?? Five-foot above-ground air-intake snorkel. â?? Full stainless steel exhaust system and stack with stainless steel heat shield. â?? Interior air-conditioning. â?? Room for six people in the main cab. Side seating in the back can hold eight people comfortably. Up to four people can stand on rails on the Jeeps exterior. â?? Roll-cage with canopy features an eight-foot spooled awning that extends 12 x 24 for shade and privacy (with six-foot side drops). â?? On-board compressed air for filling tires; two spare tires in

overhead roll-cage. â?? Five-speed manual transmission. â?? Two utility lockboxes for spare parts and medications. â?? Extra-ply Kevlar tires for sidewall puncture protection . â?? 4 BT Cummins engine, typically found in midsize vans. â?? Hydro brakes and power steering. â?? Rear differentials from a three-quarter ton pickup truck Dana 60 front and rear axels. Dan Ziegler, owner of Jeff Danielâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jeep Customizing, which performed the refurbishment, and a frequent traveler to Haiti, said the vehicle was built to last 10 to 20 years.

Brunk said most of the village stops have been two to three hours outside Hinche and nearly impossible to reach by car. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the Jeep we anticipate being able to reach them successfully in about an hour and a half,â&#x20AC;? she said. Ronel Elficasse, the driver for volunteers of Midwives For Haiti since 1996, said he is looking forward to parking his 1974 Toyota. ----Updates are being posted at twitter.com/midwives4haiti and on Facebook. Information submitted by Stephanie Shareck Werner.

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CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries

Jacobs-Mitten announce wedding Sowan-Domingo reveal wedding plans The marriage of Miss Katie Jacobs, daughter of Ms. Tina Robertson of Mechanicsville, and the late Andy Jacobs of Hanover, to Mr. Ryan Mitten, son of Ms. Gail Russell of Mechanicsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mitten of Glen Allen, took place Saturday August 7th at Chamberlayne Baptist Church in Richmond. The ceremony, officiated by Pastor Mark White, took place at 2 o’clock in the afternoon and was immediately followed by a reception at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center with dinner and dancing. The Bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Jacobs of Montpelier, and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Robertson of Richmond. The Groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Temple Mitten of Mechanicsville, and Mrs. Evelyn Kelley and the late Mr. Charles Kelley of Mechanicsville. Kati Crouch, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor and Margaret Bellows, Kandice Virgin, and Laylah Abdel-Hady, all friends of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Katie was escorted and given in marriage by her oldest brother, Joshua Jacobs, who also served as a groomsman along with Kyle Russell, brother of the groom and Brandon Jordan, friend of the groom. Russ Beasley, a long time friend of the groom served as the best man. The flower girl

MICHELLE AILEEN SOWAN and JUSTIN LEDESMA DOMINGO

Carl and Tina Miller of Mechanicsville announce the engagement of their daughter Michelle Aileen Sowan to Justin Ledesma Domingo, son of Joel and Benilda Domingo of Vienna, Va. Michelle is a graduate of Hanover High School and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from George Mason University in 2009. Justin is a graduate of Plano West High School in Plano, Texas and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from George Mason University in 2009. Michelle is a teacher at Fairfax County Public Schools. Justin is a financial analyst at Harris Corporation in Northern Virginia. The couple met during their freshman year of college at George Mason. A summer 2012 wedding is being planned.

MRS. RYAN MITTEN the former Miss Katie Jacobs

was Kaylee Grace Adams, cousin of the bride and the ring bearer was Andrew Jacobs, son of the bride. Matron of the ceremonies was Julie Beasley of Mechanicsville. Greeters were Noah Jacobs, brother of the bride, and Cameron Mitten, brother of the groom. Zachary

Jacobs, brother of the bride, served as the guest book attendant. The parents of the Groom hosted a lovely rehearsal dinner at Maggiano’s in Richmond the evening before the wedding. The couple spent their honeymoon on the Caribbean Island of Antigua and will reside in Toano, VA. ANDREA LEIGH GENTILINI and JOHN HUFF

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Gentilini-Huﬀ celebrate engagement Mr. and Mrs. Brian Gentilini of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Leigh Gentilini, to John Huff of Mechanicsville, son of Mrs. Theresa Olapour of Richmond. An October wedding is planned.

Polegreen Church Foundation to dedicate Visitor Center The Historic Polegreen Church Foundation invites the community to attend a public ceremony -scheduled for noon Tuesday, Sept. 21 -- dedicating its new Visitor Center and Foundation Office building. Over the past year, the Foundation has worked diligently to construct a facility which will provide interpretative space and dedicated restroom facilities for visitors. “Listed on the National

Register of Historic Places, Polegreen is more than just an exit on I-295 or a produce stand in eastern Hanover County,” Foundation director Chris Peace. said. “It is here that the actions of average people set in motion the events that freed our nation and gave the world the American voice of liberty.” In 1990, the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation began its work to preserve the important archeological site now marked by

the well-known steel skeleton outlining the original dimensions of the meetinghouse. Over the past four years, the Foundation has enhanced the historic site to include a timeline of the history of religious freedom, Road to Revolution State Heritage Trail signs, a welcome kiosk and a visitor center and office building. This development compliments the famous silhouette church structure iden-

tifying the site. The Foundation offers a comprehensive set of SOLbased school lesson plans authored by a local public school teacher. A Virginia Commonwealth University professor coordinates school visits to the site as well as leads an Education Advisory Council whose members include a former state superintendant and other area education leaders and historians.

Homearama to be held in New Kent County A Mechanicsville-based business will be participating in Homearama, a showcase of furnished homes produced by Home Building Association of Richmond (HBAR). Nancy Dearnley’s company, Youngblood Properties, is one of six builders involved in the event. After a 15-year hiatus, Homerama returns this year, featuring homes at Patriots Landing in New Kent County. This year’s event showcases the latest in home construction, design, furnishings and technological innovations. The theme for Homearama is “101 Great New Ideas for

Your Home.” The event, which runs Sept. 18-Oct. 3, will feature six homes that display housing trends. Some features of Homearama 2010 will include: -- The latest interior design trends in furniture, window treatments and painting. -- Custom woodworking, trim and unique moldings. -- A variety of theme rooms including: fully equipped theatre and entertainment rooms, outdoor living spaces, gadgetfilled garages and designer kitchens. -- In-home pet amenities, for example, dog washing station and bedding nooks.

-- Many energy efficient features. All homes will be certified green by EarthCraft or Energy Star. Each home featured in this year’s Homearama is built by a builder member of HBAR and thematically decorated by regional Interior Designers. There are six showcase homes priced from the mid $300s. The homes are loaded with features that have been donated by area suppliers, giving buyers a true chance to own a designer home at a fantastic price -- well below replacement value. Some of the area’s finest builders will be featured:

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The Hanover County Board of Supervisors and Ashland Town Council recognized retiring sheriff Col. V. Stuart Cook, right in both photos, during last Wednesday. Supervisors chair G. Ed Via III and Ashland Mayor Faye Prichard presented the proclamations on behalf of the county and the town.

Return to school means increased patrols in Ashland With the 2010-2011 school year under way, the Ashland Police Department has stepped up enforcement in school zones and at pedestrian crossings. AccordingtoLt.J.F.Shelhorse, public information officer, the Ashland Police Department is watching carefully to ensure that students and motorists are safe on their commute to and from classes and activities as well as during school hours. Officers will be operating radar in school zones and watching for violations at pedestrian crossings throughout the school year.

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Grant to boost kindergarten skills in Hanover, Ashland Hanover County and Ashland will receive $10,000 in grant funding this month for a year-long project that will enhance their work to ensure that the county’s young children have the skills and experiences they need to succeed in school when they start kindergarten. The local grant will be used to establish a home visiting program to close gaps in services, and develop a plan for the sustainability and funding of the program. The School Readiness Planning Grants were awarded by Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, a regional coalition of local pub-

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Department will be using conventional radar units as well as state of the art laser radar units and electronic speed signs to

lic and private organizations, businesses and citizens working together to ensure that the region’s children enter school healthy, wellcared for and ready to succeed in school and in life. The coalition is facilitated by United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg and the Greater Richmond Chamber. Hanover County and Ashland are two of the six localities that were awarded a total of almost $40,000 from Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond.

assist officers in citing drivers an additional $250 for speeding in the school zones. “Please exercise extreme caution when travelling through school zones and help us to protect our students and have a

see GRANTS, pg. 26 `

successful and safe school year,” Chief Douglas A. Goodman said. For more information, call the Ashland Police Department at 412-0600 or visit www.ashlandpolice.us.

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3001 Old Church Road – $379,000 Marianne and Charles Warren- 804-569-0225/804-569-0226 Beautiful Custom Transitional on 2.5 Acre level lot with in-ground pool almost 2,800 sq. ft. of quality construction. 4 bedrooms, plus a huge Bonus Room and a walk-up attic. Large Master Bedroom with large Master Bath and jetted tub. 2 1/2 baths. Kitchen opens to Dining area with bay window overlooking the part fenced yard. Admiring the beautiful in-ground pool w/under water lighting, surrounded by stamped concrete and tiered deck leading to pool. Not to mention the oversized Gazebo with electric for taking a break from the pool, and a pool house for changing the wet swim suits. All this after a hard days work!! If this doesn’t work, try sitting on your front porch and enjoy the great view of the country living. Seller to install new liner for pool prior to closing!!!

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GRANTS Continued from pg. 23 b

These grant awards, and the projects that they fund, will fuel an integral component of the fiveyear action plan that is part of the Regional Plan for Children’s School Readiness. Published in May 2010 by Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, the Regional Plan represents the community’s consensus on what it will take to achieve school readiness for all of the region’s young children. It also serves as a roadmap, providing a tool for strategic planning, coordinating efforts, achieving economies of scale and measuring progress toward the plan’s goals. “The School Readiness Planning Grants will assist the localities in forming public-private partnerships that will ultimately benefit the children who live there,” Tom Chewning,

chair of Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond, said. “We are especially pleased to fund two applications where two localities will be working cooperatively together.” All of the grant applications submitted to Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond received full funding, which will be disbursed in September. Localities were encouraged to submit multi-jurisdictional collaborative proposals, and four, including Hanover County and Ashland, chose to do so. The School Readiness Planning Grants will assist with implementing the Regional Plan for Children’s School Readiness at the local level. The plan sets regional goals to strengthen the preparation children are receiving before they enter school. To implement the plan, each locality must identify, assess and

address the needs that are specific to their jurisdictions. “What the localities discover through their grant-funded work will ultimately inform the work we do at the regional level,” Barbara Couto Sipe, director of Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond and vice president of Community Impact for United Way, said. “Smart Beginnings will provide grant recipients with support and technical assistance, and in June 2011, the localities will report their findings to us for inclusion in the regional plan.” The grant opportunity was announced in May at a dinner meeting of 120 elected officials and education leaders from throughout the Richmond region. The event was co-sponsored by Smart Beginnings Greater Richmond and the Capital Region Collaborative, a cooperative effort between the Richmond Regional

Planning District Commission and the Greater Richmond Chamber to engage government, community and business stakeholders in enhancing the quality of life in the Richmond region. Smart Beginnings formed a partnership with the Collaborative to increase regional cooperation in addressing needs for early childhood development. “The Capital Region Collaborative has identified early childhood development as an issue that is critical to the health and vitality of the Richmond region,” Robert Crum, executive director of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, said. “The meeting in May was an incredible demonstration of the Richmond region’s commitment to this issue, and we are extremely pleased that Smart Beginnings is funding these local efforts to move forward with

school readiness efforts.” In 2009, there were 1,750 children in the Richmond region – 14 percent of the region’s incoming kindergartners – who started school without the language and literacy skills they needed to be successful. These children did not pass the PALS-K test, a key indicator that measures whether kindergarteners are starting school with the basic literacy skills they need. “Research shows that children who start school behind tend to stay behind, and the gap only widens over time,” Couto Sipe said. “This affects not only the child’s school performance, but also affects the entire region and the future of the workforce. A lack of school readiness contributes to tremendous costs in special education, delinquency, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, and lost workforce potential.”

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would require if the privatization goes through. The list we’ve made, these companies don’t exist. Continued from pg. 1 b We have that with Hanover,” where staff has should move forward on a request for proposals become like family during Shepperson’s eight years there. for operating the homes. After the meeting, Debra Ruh, who has a 23Supervisor Aubrey M. Stanley said he had heard from constituents who support keeping year-old daughter with Down syndrome, said, “It does appear that Hanover the group homes as they are, is getting out of the business but “sometimes the money just “It does appear that of supporting people with disisn’t there.” The board has “been good at Hanover is getting abilities.” Tim Slaven, CSB executrying to move money around out of the business to help the CSB. I don’t think of supporting people tive director, said a survey of community services operations that will change,” he said. with disabilities.” across the state found that more The request for proposals DEBRA RUH than 75 percent of the boards will let the county know if there’s mother of daughter operated group homes directly; a more cost-effective option. with Down syndrome less than a quarter used publicAt last month’s supervisors private partnerships or similar meeting, three citizens criticized the process, saying the outcome had been deter- arrangements. He said the Hanover CSB would continue to mined before the committee started to meet and that group home staff had been told their services have case managers to oversee private facilities. “I’d like to clearly communicate that we are would not be needed after June 30, 2011. Kathy Elliott, whose daughter Tanya not abandoning their children,” Slaven said. “We Shepperson, 33, lives in one of the homes, held have a responsibility and will set up a system of a sign Wednesday saying that the annual coun- accountability.” The request for proposals will be issued Oct. ty cost of running the three group homes is $265,000, and the county wants to reduce that to 18, a bidder’s conference will be held Oct. 20, zero. Her daughter held a sign that said, “Please and a vendor will be selected Jan. 20, said Herb Sening, chairman of the committee. don’t take away our staff!” The plan is to have a long-term partnership “It won’t be the same care. We know that,” Elliott said. “We’ve gone over lists of things we to operate the group homes for current residents

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Fairmount Baptist to celebrate blessing of the land for new Hanover location on Sept. 26 A blessing of the land to celebrate the new Church will be held from 3 p.m. to dusk on Nursery on U.S. 360. Hanover location of the Fairmount Baptist Sunday, Sept. 26, at the site of the old West Music, food and fellowship will be include.

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other companies surveyed. “We are excited to announce Bon Secours Richmond Health System’s selection as one of the Working Mother 100 Best Companies for 2010,” Jennifer Owens, senior director, editorial research and initiatives, said. “With a workforce that’s 82 percent female, this company helps moms find work-life balance through a range of initiatives — including making new parents eligible for at least 26 job-guaranteed weeks off and offering three on-site family centers with extended hours and subsidies for employees.”

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Bon Secours Richmond’s work/life programs and company culture especially earned high marks when compared to other companies surveyed. Mariah Jensen, chief nurse executive of Bon Secours’ Richmond Community Hospital, is the mother of three young children and has used all three on-site Bon Secours Family Centers. “Having daycare on site has been a tremendous help to me,” Jensen said. “Bon Secours is constantly looking at new opportunities to improve our work/life balance.” While the Working Mother 100 Best Companies continue expanding their benefits, those

at other American companies lag. Just 44 percent of American companies offer telecommuting (vs. 100 percent of the 100 Best), 17 percent offer formal mentoring (vs. 95 percent), and 37 percent offer health insurance for part-timers (vs. 100 percent). In contrast, the 100 Best Companies offer paid maternity leave, lactation rooms, flextime, mental health consultations and elder-care resources; and 98 percent offer health screening and wellness programs. Profiles of these 100 Best Companies, as well as national comparisons, are in the October issue of Working Mother and at workingmother.com/bestcompanies.

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A local team that raised more than $3,000 last year will be participating in the 2010 Walk To Cure Diabetes. On Sunday, Sept. 19, a team centered around Hailey Compton will again take part in the event, hosted by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. This year’s walk is scheduled Photo submitted by Sherry Compton to get under way at 2 p.m. at Byrd Park, Dogwood Dell, in This team, supporting Hailey Compton, participated in the 2009 Walk To Cure Diabetes and raised more than $3,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Richmond. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. At the age of 7, Hailey was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on March 20, 2008. Her mother Sherry said Hailey is “a beautiful young girl who has every chance of leading a ‘normal’ life as long as she takes care of herself.” She also said her daughter’s life “is certainly more complicated than the average 10-yearold. She checks her blood sugar at least six times a day, counts her carbs for all her food and beverages, stays active with exercise and wears a pump on The Mechanicsville Local her hip 24/7, which gives her will be publishing pages the insulin that she needs.” dedicated to Hailey sees her physician Breast Cancer Awareness every six months and, her mom in our October said, “carries a bag of her ‘suppublication. plies’ everywhere she goes.” She plays tennis, ice skates, If you or your business would dances for her church’s elemenlike to show your support for tary ministry and recently this very serious issue… earned a brown belt in karate. The Juvenile Diabetes Here is your chance! Research Foundation’s (JDRF) Call to reserve your space! Walk To Cure Diabetes is one of the fastest growing fundraising (804) 746-1235 or email events in the world. This year, the Walk To Cure sales@mechlocal.com Diabetes is expected to surpass $650,000. Deadline: For more information, visit Thursday, September 30 www.jdrf.org/centralvirginia or at 3:00pm call 254-8014.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 15 Sept. 15 is the deadline for crafters/vendors to register for the Believers Bazaar at Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church on Oct. 23. To sign up, please call 746-5496. Goodwill’s Mechanicsville Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Dr. is conducting a dynamic Interview Workshop, 12:30 -3:30 p.m. Improve your interviewing skills and set yourself apart from the competition. To sign up, call 417-6721. Free Child I.D. every Wednesday at New York Life Insurance Company office at 9251 Rutland Commons Dr., Ste. C., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Includes fingerprinting and photo for your child. For more information please call 746-3714. Shalom Baptist Church (6395 Mechanicsville Turnpike) is holding “A time for healing: Coming to terms with your divorce” study. The study group will meet at the church on Wednesday nights starting Sept. 15 from 6:15-7:45 p.m. There is no cost to participate. Child care is provided through the children’s programs (K-8th grade). Dinner is an option for those participating in the study. (Adults: $5, Children $2.50). The study will run for 7-8 weeks. All interested in register-

ing for this study, please call the sign up for an interview time, in tent. Join us in welcoming call 417-6721. church office at 746-7737. back crowd favorites, Jackass Flats to Hanover Tavern! Gethsemane Church of Tickets are $10. The event is The Friends of the Mechanicsville Library will Christ is hosting a Tour and located at the Hanover Tavern, hold their next meeting at 6:30 Teach series. The first tour will 13181 Hanover Courthouse p.m. at the Library. Please join be of Hollywood Cemetery Road Hanover Va. 23069. For in Richmond. Hollywood more information please call us. Cemetery, perched on the bluffs 537-5050. high above the James River, is Thursday, Sept. 16 Family Storytime at the The East Hanover Volunteer the final resting place of two Rescue Squad will be hold- U.S. presidents and numerous Hanover Branch Library at ing a Basic First Aid for the other influential people. Learn 10:45 a.m. All ages. For more Community Workplace class about art and symbolism on the information call 365-6210 or at the squad’s building – 8105 tombstones. Discover the story visit the library at 7527 Library Walnut Grove Road. This class behind the monument of the Drive teaches the basics of immedi- iron dog and the 90-foot granite ate care first aid to citizens of pyramid. Meet in the parking lot Saturday, Sept. 18 the community. The class will of Gethsemane Church of Christ, Varina HS Class of 1970 start at 6:30 p.m. and will last 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, is having a 40th Reunion at until approximately 10:30 p.m. Mechanicsville, at 9 a.m. We will Osborne Landing. More inforThere is no prerequisite for this take the church bus and return mation will be coming soon. class. The cost will be $10 that by 12:30 p.m. Call Martha (779- If you were a classmate of covers the certification process- 2044) to sign up to go or if you VHS 1970 you can e-mail: ing and printing, as well as the have any questions. VHS1970reunion@yahoo. student manual. As the squad com or become a member on is a non-profit association, any Friday, Sept. 17 Facebook to see more informadonations are appreciated. EJohn Marshall High School tion. mail ehashi@ehvrs.org, use our Class of 1970 announces its website at www.ehvrs.org, or 40th Class Reunion, the weekThe Hanover Writers, a call the squad at 746-5883 to end of Sept. 17-19, 2010. Dinner non-profit writers group, will reserve your spot. Dance at the Jefferson-Lakeside meet from 10-12 p.m. at the Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Liberty Christian School in The National Alliance on Ave. Cocktails at 6; buffet dinner Mechanicsville. The guest Mental Illness-Central Virginia 7-8:30 p.m.; dance 8:30-12 a.m. speaker will be Darrell Laurant, Chapter (NAMI-CVA) is having Cost: $60 per person (music by DJ who will discuss “The Brave their monthly meeting at 7 p.m., Danny Rucker, JM Class of 1969!) New World of Freelance Article Weinstein JCC, 5403 Monument Further details and advance regis- Writing.” Ave. This is one block east of tration at www.jmhs1970.com or St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Ananda contact Hazel Robichaux Lewis at Indoor church yard sale, Pandurangi, Chairman of In- 222-5238. rain or shine at Anchor Baptist Patient Psychiatry, VCU Medical Church. The event is located Center, will address the subject Winn’s Baptist Church will be at 7291 Atlee Rd. All proceeds of “Update of Schizophrenia host for a gospel music concert at go towards Anchor Baptist Treatment Options.” The meet- 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their Building Fund. ing is free and open to the pub- music will be True Spirit and Patsy lic. For further information call Butler. Winn’s is located at 12320 Church of the Redeemer is 285-1749. Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. once again holding it’s indoor A love offering will be taken. For yard and bake sale to benefit Goodwill’s Mechanicsville more information please call Haiti from 8-1 p.m. (no early Employment Center, 7147 798-5512, 798-5513, 798-6179 or birds)! The event will be held Brandy Run Dr. is conducting Carlton at 651-4544. at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd, Mock Interviews, throughout (near hospital),enter beside the the day. Practice your interviewHarmony in Hanover: car wash. For more informaing skills with a professional and Jackass Flats, 6 p.m. Gates tion please contact Beth at 559receive immediate feedback. To Open, 6:30 p.m. Concert begins 4623.

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The 23rd Annual Richmond Home Show is scheduled for Sept. 18–19, 2010 at the Richmond Raceway Complex. The show’s hours are Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 pm and Sunday 11 am – 5 pm. Tickets are $7 for adults and children 16 and under are free. Military, police, firefighters and EMS personnel are also free. Cash only is accepted at the box office. Free parking is also available. More details can be found at www. richmondhomeshow.com. The Doswell Ruritan Club is having a Salt Fish Breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Community Center at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Doswell Rd. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 4-10 years old and free for children under 4 years old. Breakfast includes salt fish, scrambled eggs, hash browns, stewed apples, muffins/biscuits, juice and coffee. Carry outs are available. The Women’s Ministry of Gethsemane Church of Christ will be hosting a Women’s Conference from 9 – 2:30 p.m. at the church. Our guest speaker will be Becki Wines, an educator and wife of Gethsemane’s senior minister, who will be speaking on “The Beauty Within”. Brunch and an afternoon tea will be served. Please contact Gethsemane’s church office at 779-2044 to get further information. Pre-registration is not required. Gethsemane Church of Christ is located at 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. We look forward to joining with you for this time of praise, worship, and fellowship.

Sunday, Sept. 19 The Hanover County Historical Society will hold its third program in the popular

“Uncovering Hanover’s Past” series at 3 p.m. at the historic Salem Presbyterian Church, 5394 Studley Road, Studley, VA 23162 (in the heart of the Village of Studley). Nick Luccketti, James River Institute for Archeology will discuss his archeological investigations at Studley Plantation, the site of Patrick Henry’s birth. A visit to the nearby site will be conducted, weather and time permitting. Guests Welcome! Parkinson Disease – Richmond Metro Chapter – Meeting for Parkinsonians and caregivers. Our speaker is from the Virginia Department of Aging and will be discussing “Good Nutrition in Aging.” Meeting at 2 p.m. at HealthSouth – Rehab Center, 5700 Fitzhugh Ave. Contact Kathy H. Morton at 730-1336 for more information. The East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad will be holding a CPR for the Professional Rescuer class at the squad’s building – 8105 Walnut Grove Road. This class teaches CPR using the AED for the first responder. In addition, the basics of choking and stroke first aid are also taught. The class will start at promptly at 8 a.m. and will last until approximately 5 p.m. There is no prerequisite for this class. The cost will be $25 that covers the certification processing and printing, as well as the student manual. If you have had a previous CPR course but need to be re-certified, your portion of the class will start at 1 p.m. As the squad is a non-profit association, any donations are appreciated. Email ehashi@ehvrs.org, use the website at www.ehvrs.org, or call the squad at 746-5883 to reserve your spot. see CALENDAR, pg. 31 `

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Tuesday, Sept. 21 MOMS Club of Mechanicsville-South will have their kick-off meeting and fall social. MOMS Club is a support group for stay-athome moms and their children. The club features activities for moms and kids, such as park dates, crafts, playgroups, and more! If you would like more details about this activity or about the club, please contact Anne at abryson@ netzero.net or at 559-2712. The Arthritis Foundation is offering Tai Chi at the Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville. The class meets on Tuesday afternoons from 1-2 p.m., Sept. 21Nov. 9. This program uses easy to learn, gentle movements that improve physical strength, flexibility, balance, and well-being. The fun and interactive classes are suitable for every fitness level. Cost is $48. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. Contact Jo Ann Widner RN at 370-3906 for more information or to preregister.

Wednesday, Sept. 22 The newly chartered Testifying Toastmasters meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hanover Church

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Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library at 10:45 a.m. All ages. For more information call 365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive

The Mechanicsville Library Book Group will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the library. “Sarah Conley” by Ellen Gilchrist is the book to be discussed. The group meets every fourth Wednesday and will welcome The Hanover Adult Center anyone who is interested. invites you to participate in its 5th annual golf tournament. This event is a major fundThursday, Sept. 23 Lunchtime Book Group at the raiser for the non-profit agency Hanover Branch Library at 12:30 located in Mechanicsville. The p.m. The Forgotten Garden by Hanover Adult Center provides Kate Morton. Bring a bag lunch. excellent care for adults with Drinks and dessert provided. special needs through two proSponsored by the Hanover Branch grams. The adult day services Library Friends. For more infor- program provides socialization mation call 365-6210 or visit the and activities as well as respite for caregivers; the Linking Lives library at 7527 Library Drive. program provides day support The Mechanicsville Tea Party for adults with intellectual disis comprised of Democrats, abilities. The golf tournament Independents, Libertarians and is scheduled, at Queenfield Republicans. We are a very active, Golf Course, 1896 Dabney’s solutions-oriented group that Mill Road in Manquin. Team focuses on educating the public pricing is only $300 per team! about forgotten history, presenting There is still time to sign up! legislation and defending the To register your team, call Constitution. We’re meeting Hanover Adult Center at 746-

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She was the daughter of the late Eugene and Regina Continued from pg. 12 b Johnson Hudson. She is Wilbur James Tschudi, survived by her husband, Charles Floyd Wheeler; 87, died on Sept. 4, 2010. and cousins, Larry HudWilbur was born in Baltison, Scott Hudson, Helen more, Md., graduated from Ohio University in 1945 with Lansinger, Carol Morgan and Cora Lee Smith. She a degree in chemical engiworked for Seaboard Airline neering and was employed Railroad, The Virginia Departby American Metals Climax ment of Highways and Suffolk until his retirement. Wilbur Public Schools. After retiring, was predeceased by his first wife, Betty Jane Tschudi. Wil- she volunteered many hours bur is survived by his second to Mechanicsville 9808 V.F.W., where she will be greatly missed. wife, Adele Sperico Grande The family received friends on Tschudi; his three children, Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Bennett Jane ter Kuile of Center Ossippee, N.H., William Tschudi Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis of Walnut Creek, Calif., Carol Road, Mechanicsville, where a funeral service was held on SatDavis of Ramsey, N.J.; and urday, Sept. 11, 2010. Graveside his stepson, John Grande of services were held on Monday, Alexandria, Va.; as well as Sept. 13, 2010 at Albert G. seven grandchildren and Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans three great-grandchildren. Cemetery in Suffolk, Va. Wilbur resided in Ridgewood, N.J, Stamford, Conn. and most recently in RichMichael Whitaker, mond, Va. Services were “Kevin”, passed away sudheld at the West Chapel denly Sept. 5, 2010. He was of Bennett Funeral Home, preceded in death by his 11020 W. Broad Street, Glen father, Webb Whitaker; and Allen, Va. on Tuesday, Sept. older brother, Wayne Whita7, 2010. ker. Kevin is survived by his mother, Ethelyn Whitaker; Aubrey Allen Weese, age son, Derrick Whitaker; sisters, Jewell Woodson and 25, departed this life Sept. 4, 2010. He was preceded in death Robin Browning; and brothby his mother, Vicki Drew and ers-in-law, Pete and Chris. He leaves behind a beloved is survived by his wife, Amber granddaughter, Madi Rose Weese; and unborn daughter, Paracka; stepchildren, Adrianna Weese; stepfather, Lawrence Drew; a sister, Alicia Stephen Paracka and Alison Paracka; and a host of family Weese; and his father, Paul members and friends. Kevin Weese. Aubrey served in Iraq was free-spirited and a loyal from November 2003 to July friend to many, including 2006. The family received friends Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 James Bowles and David Hathaway. He loved his at the Monaghan Funeral motorcycle and cat, Boots, Home, 7300 Creighton Parkand was a dependable father, way, Mechanicsville. Funeral son and brother. The famservices with Military honors ily received friends at the were held Friday, Sept. 10, Mechanicsville Chapel of 2010 at the Virginia Veterans Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Cemetery, Amelia. Lee Davis Rd., Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 and where Jacqueline Hudson services were held Thursday, Wheeler, “Jackie”, of MeSept. 9, 2010 followed by chanicsville, passed away graveside services at Forest Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. Lawn Cemetery.

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many great door prizes will be awarded. For more information on the Hanover Adult Center visit www.hanoveradultcenter. com. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 25 The John Marshall High School Class of 1950 will hold its 60 year reunion. Classmates who have not been contacted are asked to call Richard Neely at 262-3992 or Joan Layman McGee at 737-0585. The Kiwanis Club of Ashland will be holding its 39th Annual Barbecue from 4 - 7 p.m. at A.D. Whittaker’s farm northwest of Ashland on Blanton Road. Tickets are $20 for adults ($25 at the door), $10 for youths 7 - 12, and free for ages 6 and under. The meal features “made from scratch” pork barbecue, our special baked beans, cole slaw, dessert and all the trimmings - all you can eat. Drinks range from water to soft drinks to malt beverages - all included in your ticket price. We will have live entertainment and door prizes. This event is the Club’s main fundraiser for the year for service projects that benefit the children and communities of Hanover County,

including Key Clubs at LeeDavis H.S. Please come, have a great time and help us to continue serving Hanover County. Call 569-9485 for advance tickets, directions and additional information. Help your community by making friendly visits to our hospice patients in the Mechanicsville area. Medi Home Hospice is conducting hospice volunteer training on Saturday Sept. 25 from 10-4 p.m. and Sunday Oct. 3 from 11-4 p.m. at the VCU Student Commons, Forum Room. Participants of this comprehensive training will learn core concepts of hospice care. Attendance at both sessions is required. For more information, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Andy Wichorek, at 282-4301, or awichorek@msa-corp.com. Football+Charity = Movie Nite! 5:30 p.m. -Messiah Lutheran Church will host an informational dinner and movie nite including a presentation about services offered by Lutheran Family Services including adoption, mentoring and foster parenting. A free will offering will be taken to benefit LFS. Adults will see a recent popular movie about a family who adopted a future football star. Childcare will be offered

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Goodwill’s Mechanicsville Employment Center, 7147 Brandy Run Dr. is facilitating a bi-monthly Job Search Support Club from 10-11 a.m. The group discusses their challenges, successes and exchanges ideas of what has worked. Staff facilitated. To sign up, call 417-6721.

Join “Amy Ladd and Friends” along with special guest “True Spirit Gospel Band” for our monthly sing! All welcome. Love offering will be taken. For more information please call 779-2102 or 789-0443.

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The Jerusalem Café, a silent auction, a raffle for a large screen TV and a time of worship with Tikvat Israel’s Shiloh worship team and dancers are part of the celebration of both Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) and the 20th anniversary of Tikvat Israel Congregation. The café will run from 5-7 p.m., highlighted by Israeli food. The worship celebration begins at 7 p.m. Tikvat Israel is located at 2715 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. For more information, go to www.tikvatisrael. com or call at 355-5709.

Tuesday, Sept. 28 The Hanover County Board of Social Services will hold a Board meeting on Sept. 28, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, Hanover County Social Services, 12304 Washington Highway, Ashland. This meeting is open to the public. At 7 p.m., The Mechanicsville T.E.A. Party will be showing the video “Generation Zero”. With cutting edge style and haunting imagery, this must-see documentary exposes the little-told story of how the mindset of the

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Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road – Sundays 9 & 10:30 am; Wed. Children & Small Groups 7pm, Mid & HS Ministries Sunday & Thursday Nights. 746-4303 or www.mccag.org

Truth Baptist Church Independent, friendly We are a new church that loves people! Meeting at: The Meadowbridge 7th Day Adventist Church, 7410 Pole Green rd. Sunday School-9:40a.m. Worship service-10:30a.m. Sunday evening - 6:00p.m. Pastor Erik Hastings Call for Wed. location (804) 627-2170 www.truthbaptistonline.org

MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee & Signal Hill Rd. Carol C. Fisher, Pastor 746-5496 www.mechpres.org Sunday Schedule: 9am Contemp.; 9:45am Education; 11am Tradional

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Trinity Christian Church, 8469 Atlee Rd. 746-4838. A Gateway to God’s Transforming Loving Grace. Sunday School 9:30am, Worship 10:45am & a Tues. Service 8am Gregory L. Ott, Pastor Amantha Barbee, Minster of Music Helen Simpson, LCSW, Minister of Counseling

EPISCOPAL All SOULS CHURCH Worship at 9:30am on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays at Cool Spring Elem. School 9964 Honey Meadows Rd. Mech. Barbara Marques, Interim Vicar www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454 3263 Old Church Rd. Sun 9&11am Holy Eucharist. Education for all ages at 10am. Nursery 10-12. Refreshments after 11am service. immanueloc.org St. Paul’s Episcopal Church , Rte 301 & 54, Hanover Courthouse, VA 23069, Fall Schedule: Sunday Service will be at 8am & 10:30am with Christian Education for all ages at 9:15am. A nursery is available for infants and toddlers at the 10:30am service. Rev. Jack Sutor 537-5516. stpaulshanover.com

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS 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.

Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: landmarkbaptistrichmond.org Rural Point Baptist Church Independent Baptist (KJV) 6548 Studley Road, (804) 730-3226 Sunday School - 10 am, Sunday Worship Services - 11 am & 6 pm Wednesday Evening Adult/Teen Bible Study - 7 pm Children’s Music Scripture Class 4-10 yr. old Check us out on the web, or better yet, come visit us! www.ruralpointbaptist.com

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Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11am, Contemporary 9:30am, Bible School ay 8:15, 9:30am & 11am. Rick Raines, Senior Minister Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister, Mike Langley, Associate Minister, Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister, Joe Thompson, Youth Minister, Rose Williams, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Liberty Christian Church 8137 Liberty Circle, 746-8412 Sunday Services: Bible School 9:45am AM Worship 10:45am, Wed. Bible Study & Youth 6:00pm Minister: Shawn Williams libertychristianva.com Liberty Christian School Preschool-7th grade 746-3062 LCS Administrator: Margaret Greer libertychristianschool.org Pole Green Church of Christ 8319 Lee Davis Rd. 746-3376, 9am Sunday School; 10am Morning Worship; 7pm Evening Worship; 7pm Wednesday Bible Study Senior Minister, Danny Stalls. 746-3376 www.pgchurchofchrist.com

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Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 www.mlcas.org Sunday Service- 8:15 & 10:45am, Sun. School 9:30. Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) @ Bennett’s Chapel, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. 427-7500 saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rod Bitely, Pastor, Worship Service 10:30am. Nursery Provided.

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Speaking Spirit Ministries Non denominational worship services, Sun. 11am Wilder Middle School, 6900 Wilkinson Road. 804-254-0123 www.speakingspirit.org TMH-The Master’s House, 303A Ashcake Rd., Ashland, Sunday 10AM, Wednesday 7PM, Kids Min., Teen Media Ctr., 789-9291; www.mastershouse.net

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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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST 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. Rev. John Johnson. Church 781-0330. www.blackcreek.org Broadus Memorial Baptist Church , 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church , 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For information, activities & service times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800. Fairmount Memorial Baptist Church Celebrate Jesus with us on Sundays in Bible Study for all ages at 9:15am. Morning Worship 10:30am, & evening worship at 5:30pm. Child care is available for all services. The church is located on Mech. Trnpk, Hwy 360, just east of Laburnum Ave., and 2.2 miles west of 295. For info., call 329.5420. Family Life Baptist Church. Meeting at Laurel Meadows Elementary School, 8248 Lee Davis Rd. Mech. Sunday Service, 10:30am Pastor Paul McDaniel, 804-803-0363 familylifehanover.com First Union Baptist Church, 6231 Pole Green Road (3 miles east of 295) We invite you to worship and grow in the spirit with us. Join us for church school at 8:45am & morning worship at 10am, community bible study 11am & 7:30pm each Wed. 746-4095 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: 8:45am Contemporary Worship, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Traditional Worship

SOUTHERN BAPTIST New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Sun. School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study 6 pm. Prayer Service, Wed. 6:45pm. Youth activities; Sunday 6-7:30 pm, Wed. 6:45-8:00pm. 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 Northside Baptist, 7600 Studley Road 746-4952 www.northsideva.org Worship 10:15am, Bible Study 9:00am Wed. activities for all ages: 5:30-7:30pm Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Rev. Mark Miller Sunday School 9:45am, Worship 11am, Wed. 6:30pm Children Bible Study / Youth Ryan Greene -Youth Min, Jean M. Dart, Music shalombaptist.net

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. Mech. VA. 23116 Rev. Kanguk Lee. 746-4719. Come & Join us for Worship each Sun. 11am (Nursery prov) Sun. School, 9:45am for all ages. 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 NEW SONG CHURCH Contemporary worship band, quality ministries for children & youth, casual dress. Chad Herndon, Pastor. 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd, Sun. at 9 & 10:30 a.m. 559-6064 www.newsongumc.org 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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(12-NBC) News

News

NBC News

(65-CW)

News

(WGN)

My Wife

Suite/Deck

7:30

Hung Å

Atlantic

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

Manhunters Manhunters First 48

Lopez Hannah Road

MANswers

Croc Attack ’ Å

Fish Attack

The Nanny

Malcolm

Wizards

Hannah

The 700 Club Å

Whose Line

Road

(:15) ›‡ “Death Wish 4: The Crackdown” (1987) Å

9:30

Entourage

Atlantic City Hookers

››‡ “Sugar Hill” (1993) Wesley Snipes. ‘R’

Jennifer’s Alien Sex

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

NFL Live

Burning

Around

Interruption SportsCenter (Live) Å

Profiles

Purple

Post Live

Football Pr. Redskins

SportsNite

World Poker Tour

Boxing: Joksan Hernandez vs. Ira Terry. (Taped)

SportsNite

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

Wife Swap ’ Å

Primetime: What Would

20/20 ’ Å

News

CBS6 News Extra (N)

Medium ’ Å

CSI: NY ’ Å

Flashpoint (N) ’ Å

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Two Men

Human Target Å

The Good Guys Å

News at 10

How I Met

Family Guy

Ent

Inside Ed.

Dateline NBC A missing young man. (N) ’ Å

Outlaw Pilot ’ Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

Payne

Hellcats ’ Å

Nikita 2.0 ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Earl

Friends ’

King

Chris

Enthusiasm Entourage

WGN News at Nine (N)

How I Met

Scrubs

Frontline Å (DVS)

Austin City Limits Å

C. Rose

2501 Migrants

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

T. Smiley

Inside Ed.

News

The Tyra Show Å

Judge Mathis (N) Å

Judge B.

Jeannie

Bewitched

Cheers ’

Funniest Home Videos

Football Jeopardy!

Chris

(23-PBS) Fetch! Ruff

SciGirls ’

Electric

WordGirl

BBC News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Washington McLaughlin Need to Know (N) Å

(57-PBS) Arthur

Cat in the

Sid

Peep

Curious

Clifford

VCU Insight Served

Antiques Roadshow

››› “The Bourne Ultimatum” (2007) Matt Damon. Å

(USA)

Law Order: CI

Law & Order: SVU

NCIS Light Sleeper ’

NCIS Murder 2.0 Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Punk ’

Law & Order Juvenile ’

Law & Order Narcosis

Bones ’ Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

Friends ’

King

Seinfeld ’

(A&E)

American Justice Å

(SPIKE)

(DISC)

American Chopper ’

Cash Cab

(NICK)

iCarly ’

(DISN)

Suite/Deck

(FAM)

’70s Show

(LIFE)

Unsolved Mysteries

(AMC)

(3:30) ››‡ “Sudden Impact”

301

(HBO)

Wild Thgs

›› “Hotel for Dogs” (2009) ’ ‘PG’

The Town

320

(MAX)

The Rocker

››‡ “Mouse Hunt” (1997) ‘PG’

(:10) “Robert Heinlein’s The Puppet Masters” ‘R’

CSI

Friends ’

The Office

American Justice Å

King

The First 48 Å

Justice

Family Guy

UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi. ’

Cash Cab

Survivorman ’ Å

SpongeBob SpongeBob iCarly ’

Victorious

iCarly ’

SpongeBob Big Time

Wizards

Phineas

’70s Show

Gilmore Girls Å

Friday Night Lights ’

Reba Å

Chris

Hannah Reba Å

Cash Cab Good Luck

Chris

Family Guy

Criminal Minds Mayhem

(:38) CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene

Secrets of the Dead ’

›‡ “10,000 B.C.” (2008) Steven Strait. Å

Seinfeld ’

SportsCenter Å

College Football: Kansas at Southern Mississippi. (Live)

23 33

Hannah

Project Runway (N) Å

››› “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) ’ ‘PG’

7 PM

MythBusters ’ Å

››‡ “The Notebook” (2004) Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams. Å

Wall Street

Lopez Tonight (N) TNA ReACTION (N) ’

Hates Chris Hates Chris Lopez

›› “Underdog” (2007) ‘PG’ Å

Project Runway What’s Mine Is Yours

››‡ “Funny People” (2009) Adam Sandler. ’ ‘R’ Å

COMCAST

Seinfeld ’

Redskins

FOX First King

Baseball

SportsNite

Post Live

Purple

News

Nightline

J. Kimmel Chris

››› “Casino Royale” (2006) Daniel Craig. Å ›‡ “10,000 B.C.” (2008) Steven Strait. Å

Termintr 2

›› “The Heartbreak Kid” (2007) Ben Stiller. Å

My Boys

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Paradise

The Glades Å

Criminal MANswers

My Boys

Heartbrk

(:04) Entourage Å

Entourage

Man, Woman, Wild (N)

Beyond Survival

Man, Woman, Wild ’

Hates Chris Lopez

Lopez

G. Martin

The Nanny

Malcolm

›››› “WALL-E” (2008) Voices of Ben Burtt.

Suite/Deck

Fish Hooks

Phineas

Funniest Home Videos

The 700 Club Å

Whose Line

Chris

How I Met

Reba Å

How I Met

Chris

(:45) ›‡ “Death Wish 4: The Crackdown” (1987) Å ›› “The Uninvited” (2009) ‘PG-13’

Entourage

Man, Woman, Wild ’ Victorious

How I Met

Reba Å

Ways Die

How I Met

›‡ “Death Wish V: The Face of Death” Å

››‡ “Terminator Salvation” (2009) ‘PG-13’

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

››› “The Hangover” (2009) Bradley Cooper. ’

››‡ “From Hell” (2001) Johnny Depp. ’ ‘R’

The Mechanicsville Local

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

Wild

Suddn Imp Hung Å Lingerie

September 15, 2010

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30

1:30

COMCAST 4

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

TBA

Paid Prog.

ABC 2010

(6-CBS)

Busytown

Armando

Indy Super Pull (N)

College Football: Teams To Be Announced. (Live)

Score

College Football: Iowa State at Kansas State. (Live) Paid Prog.

(35-FOX) College Football: Georgia Tech at North Carolina. (Live) Å

(12-NBC) Willa’s Wild Jane

(65-CW) (WGN)

Into Wild

Armando

Paid Prog.

Exploration Animal Adv Hollywood Law Order: CI

Football

(ESPN)

Football

(CSN)

Sunday NFL Countdown NASCAR Racing: Sprint Cup: Sylvania 300. (Live) Pro Foot.

Va Tech

Hokie Playback From Sept. 18, 2010.

Paid Prog.

Football

(8-ABC)

Va Tech

Paid Prog.

Football

(6-CBS)

The NFL Today Å

Base

(35-FOX) Fox NFL Sunday Å

NFL Football: Regional Coverage. ’ (Live) Å

Paid Prog.

Preview

(12-NBC) Paid Prog.

McCarver

(65-CW)

Movie Law Order: CI

(WGN)

Stargate Atlantis Å

Armando

Paid Prog.

Movie

Lidia’s Italy Best of Joy Watercolor

Travel

(23-PBS) McLaughlin Currents

(57-PBS) Cooking

Victory

Food

Old House

Woodwright MotorWeek

(57-PBS) Cyberchase Washington Need to Know ’ Å

NCIS Faking It ’ Å

(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

“Terminator 2”

(TNT)

Forensic

(WTBS)

“You, Me and Dupree”

(A&E)

›››‡ “The Fugitive” (1993) Harrison Ford. Å

(SPIKE)

Hometime

(USA)

NCIS Shalom ’ Å

NCIS Escaped ’ Å

(TNT)

Law & Order ’

››› “Shanghai Knights” (2003) Jackie Chan.

(WTBS)

“Secondhand Lions”

(12:55) ››› “The School of Rock” (2003) Jack Black. Å

(A&E)

››‡ “Out of Time” (2003), Eva Mendes Å

(SPIKE)

(DISC)

Lobstermen: Jeopardy

(NICK)

The Troop

(DISN)

Wizards

(FAM)

››‡ “Sixteen Candles” (1984, Comedy) Å

(LIFE)

(11:00) “Dark Beauty”

(AMC)

“Cahill, United States Marshal” Å

››› “Troy” (2004, Adventure) Brad Pitt, Eric Bana. Å

301

(HBO)

“Journey to the Center of the Earth”

›› “The Time Traveler’s Wife” ’

320

(MAX)

(11:05) ›› “The Box”

Trucks! (N)

MuscleCar

NCIS Singled Out Å

Jim

›››‡ “Heat” (1995) Al Pacino. Å

Band of Brothers Currahee ’ Å

Band of Brothers Å

Brothers

Lobstermen: Jeopardy

Arctic Roughnecks ’

Jackson

Big Time

Victorious

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob

Wizards

Good Luck

Sonny

Hannah

››› “Taken” (2008) Liam Neeson.

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

›››› “WALL-E” ‘G’

›› “Blue Crush” (2002) Kate Bosworth. Å

“Live Once, Die Twice” (2006) Kellie Martin. Å

5:30

COMCAST

Bristol Bay Brawl Å

“Everything She” (:15) ››› “Duplicity”

(:35) ››› “Saturday Night Fever”

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

7:30

Dharma

ABC 2010

Inside Edit. Paid Prog.

Armando

Dharma

Farming

Virginia

Law & Order: SVU

Secrets of the Dead ’ Religion

Inning

Battle of Wills ’

To Contrary Lafayette-Lost

Law & Order: SVU

››‡ “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003) Keanu Reeves. Å

Law & Order: SVU “Lara Croft-Life”

MLB Baseball Å ››› “The Perfect Storm” (2000)

(11:30) MuscleCar Å

CSI: Crime Scene

(DISC)

Beyond Survival

FBI’s 10 Most Wanted

American Chopper ’

Surviving the Cut Å

(NICK)

The Troop

iCarly ’

Victorious

Big Time

OddParents OddParents Fanboy

(DISN)

Wizards

Good Luck

Sonny

Hannah

(FAM)

“The Wedding Date”

(LIFE)

(11:00) “Kidnapping”

“Murder on Pleasant Drive” (2006) Kelli Williams.

(AMC)

“Airplane-Sequel”

››› “True Lies” (1994) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis. Å

301

(HBO)

500 Days

Atlantic

Real Time W/ Bill Maher

320

(MAX)

Just Not

(:40) ›‡ “Resident Evil” (2002) Milla Jovovich.

8 PM

8:30

(ESPN)

(CSN)

(8-ABC)

(3:30) College Football: Teams TBA. (Live)

Wheel

(6-CBS)

(3:30) College Football: Florida at Tennessee. (Live) Å

Extra (N) ’ Å

CSI: Crime Scene

The Office

Cops (N)

Hannah

Sonny

›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000, Comedy) Sandra Bullock. Å

9 PM

9:30

Fanboy Sonny Love

“My Nanny’s Secret”

›‡ “Couples Retreat” (2009) Vince Vaughn.

(:20) ››‡ “Inkheart” (2009) ‘PG’

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

(3:30) College Football: USC at Minnesota. (Live)

Score

College Football: Clemson at Auburn. (Live)

Score

College Football: Iowa at Arizona. (Live)

(3:30) College Football: Air Force at Oklahoma. (Live)

SportsNite

College Football: William & Mary at Old Dominion. (Live)

SportsNite

College Football: Houston at UCLA. (Live)

Jeopardy!

College Football: Teams TBA. (Live) Å

News

48 Hours Mystery Å

(35-FOX) MLB Baseball: Atlanta Braves at New York Mets. ’ (Live) Å

(12-NBC) Action Sports From Salt Lake City. ’ (Live) Å

News

NBC News

Entertainment Tonight

The Apprentice Creating a modern workspace. ’

(65-CW)

Judge B.

Payne

Camp Meeting With David Cerullo

(WGN)

Movie Law Order: CI

Bones ’ Å

Raymond Payne

Cops Å

America’s Most Wanted

MLB Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Florida Marlins. ’ (Live) Å

48 Hours Mystery Å News at 10 TMZ (N) ’ Å

Brian McKnight Show

Smash Cut

How I Met

Entourage

Vicar

EastEnders EastEnders Latin Music

Katie

Currents

News

(57-PBS) History Detectives ’

Hannah

Place, Own

Antiques Roadshow

Nature Å

NOVA Å (DVS)

››› “A Mighty Wind” (2003)

NCIS Twisted Sister ’

NCIS Smoked ’ Å

NCIS Driven ’ Å

NCIS Suspicion Å

(USA)

NCIS Sandblast Å

(TNT)

(3:00) “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”

››‡ “The Matrix Revolutions” (2003) Keanu Reeves. Å

(WTBS)

Raymond

(A&E)

(2:00) ›››‡ “Heat” (1995) Å

(SPIKE)

Raymond

NCIS Once a Hero ’ Raymond

Seinfeld ’

King

Band of Brothers Replacements ’

Time Goes

››› “Meet the Parents” (2000) Robert De Niro.

Band of Brothers Bastogne ’ Å

Europe

How I Met

Globe Trekker ’

Nature

Burn Notice Entry Point

Action Spo.

“Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life” Å (:08) ››‡ “You, Me and Dupree” (2006) Owen Wilson.

››› “The Perfect Storm” (2000) George Clooney. Å

Band of Brothers Crossroads Å

Red Green

NCIS Sharif Returns ’

››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña. Å

King

›››‡ “The Fugitive” (1993) Harrison Ford. Å

(3:30) Band of Brothers

Keeping Up My Family

Brothers ’

(:29) Saturday Night Live

WGN News at Nine (N)

(23-PBS) Antiques Roadshow

Served

Criminal

(:35) Brothers & Sisters

The Wanda Sykes Show News

Expeditions Lawrence Welk Show

Seinfeld ’

News

Parenthood ’ Å

23 33

Armando

MLB Baseball: Chicago Cubs at Florida Marlins. ’ (Live) Å

Law Order: CI

Ming

Sweeper

Movie

Cook’s

Europe

Redskins Kick-off (Live) Paid Prog.

NFL Football: Pittsburgh Steelers at Tennessee Titans. (Live) Å

(23-PBS) Food

Old House

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 2 PM 2:30 3 PM 3:30

1:30

“Any Whch Way”

McCarver

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

COMCAST

The Glades Å

Band of Brothers The Breaking Point

The Squad

Perfct Stm

Band of Brothers The Last Patrol ’

(DISC)

Bristol Bay Brawl Å

Swords: Life on the Line

Swords

(NICK)

Penguins

Fanboy

SpongeBob SpongeBob Big Time

Victorious

“Fred: The Movie” (2010) Lucas Cruikshank. Å

Lopez

The Nanny

Malcolm

(DISN)

(3:00) “WALL-E” (2008)

Wizards

Hannah

Suite/Deck

Phineas

Wizards

Phineas

Good Luck

(FAM)

Blue Crush

Penguins

Hannah

Swords: Life on the Line Suite/Deck

››‡ “The Notebook” (2004) Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams. Å

(LIFE)

(3:00) “Ann Rule’s Everything She Ever Wanted” (2009) Gina Gershon. Å

(AMC)

(1:30) ››› “Troy”

301

(HBO)

(3:15) ››› “Duplicity” (2009) Å

320

(MAX)

Saturday

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

5 PM

COMCAST

5:30

6 PM

(ESPN)

NASCAR

SportsCenter (Live) Å

(CSN)

Friedgen

Terrapin Playback From Sept. 18, 2010.

(8-ABC)

Wipeout ’ Å

(6-CBS)

NFL Football: Houston Texans at Washington Redskins. (Live) Å

(35-FOX) Postgame

(12-NBC) Action Sports From Salt Lake City. ’ (Live) Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

6:30

Baseball Tonight Å

To Be Announced Million Dollar Challenge

SportsNite

(23-PBS) ››› “A Mighty Wind” (2003)

(57-PBS) “Row Hard”

7:30

SportsCenter Å

›› “Miss Congeniality” (2000, Comedy) Sandra Bullock. Å

“The 19th Wife” (2010, Drama) Chyler Leigh. Å

Project Runway Å

(:45) ›› “Airplane II: The Sequel” (1982)

(:45) ››‡ “Life”

›› “Love Happens” (2009) Aaron Eckhart. Å

True Blood ’ Å

(:15) ››› “Taken” (2008) Liam Neeson. ‘PG-13’

›› “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

9:30

My Life 365

World Poker Tour

SportsNite

››› “Sex and the City” (2008) ‘R’

Life on Top

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM

SportsCenter (Live) Å

MLB Baseball: Detroit Tigers at Chicago White Sox. (Live)

Redskins Post Game Live (Live)

Good Luck ›› Honey

Washington Redskins Post Game Live

Funniest Home Videos

Extreme Makeover

The Gates (N) ’ Å

The Gates Moving Day

News

Redskins - Stories

Undercover Boss Å

CSI: Miami All Fall Down

News

Storms

Two Men

Simpsons

Family Guy

News at 10

News

NBC News

Football Night/America

Prince

Cosby

Hates Chris Hates Chris Movie

ABC News

››› “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004) Jon Heder.

7 PM

Sonny

60 Minutes (N) ’ Å

News

Judge Judy Two Men

Movie

Good Luck

››› “Airplane!” (1980, Comedy)

(:40) ›› “Old School” (2003) ’ ‘R’

Funniest Home Videos

“Deadly Honeymoon” (2010) Summer Glau. Å

(:15) ›› “I Spy” (2002) Eddie Murphy. ‘PG-13’

(:35) ››‡ “Orphan” (2009) Vera Farmiga. ‘R’

Good Luck

Swords: Life on the Line

›› “The Wedding Date” (2005) Debra Messing.

››› “True Lies” (1994) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis. Å

The Fence

Swords: Life on the Line

Lafayette-Lost

My Music: Love Songs

Roadtrip Desert

Chris

Simpsons

Chris

Globe Trekker ’

Family Guy

Seinfeld ’

Enthusiasm Entourage

(:15) NFL Football: New York Giants at Indianapolis Colts. ’ (Live) Å How I Met

How I Met

Nature Å

How I Met

VCU Insight Currents

Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player Law & Order: SVU

Family Guy

News

Inside Edit.

Friends ’

Entertain.

King

Friends ’

News/Nine

Replay

Boston Legal ’ Å

Inside Out

Served

Keeping Up Mystery

Honor

Circus

Masterpiece Mystery! Å (DVS)

Law & Order: SVU

Van Impe

My Music: Love Songs

Boston Nature

(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

(TNT)

“Lara Croft Tomb Raider”

›‡ “10,000 B.C.” (2008) Steven Strait. Å

Batman

(WTBS)

››› “Twister” (1996) Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton.

››› “Meet the Parents” (2000) Robert De Niro.

“Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”

›› “Drillbit Taylor” (2008) Owen Wilson. Å

Talladega

(A&E)

“The Perfect Storm”

Criminal Minds Identity

Criminal Minds Å

Criminal Minds Outfoxed

The Glades Booty (N)

(SPIKE)

CSI: Crime Scene

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Ghost Town ’

CSI

(DISC)

Surviving the Cut Å

Man, Woman, Wild ’

Man vs. Wild ’ Å

Man, Woman, Wild ’

Beyond Survival

Dual Survival ’ Å

Man, Woman, Wild ’

Survival

(NICK)

Penguins

SpongeBob SpongeBob Jackson

Big Time

Victorious

iCarly ’

“Fred: The Movie” (2010) Lucas Cruikshank. ’

Lopez

The Nanny

Malcolm

(DISN)

Sonny

Wizards

Good Luck

Wizards

Sonny

(FAM)

(3:30) ››› “Love & Basketball” (2000) Å

(LIFE)

“My Nanny’s Secret”

(AMC)

››‡ “Life” (1999) Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence.

301

(HBO)

›› “Love Happens” (2009) Aaron Eckhart. Å

(:15) ›› “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” (2009) Å

320

(MAX)

(:10) ›› “The Peacemaker” (1997) ’ ‘R’ Å

(:15) ››‡ “Yes Man” (2008) Jim Carrey. Å

Law & Order: SVU

››‡ “Shooter” (2007) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña. Å

Wizards

Good Luck

››‡ “White Oleander” (2002) Alison Lohman. Premiere.

“My Family’s Secret” (2010) Nicholle Tom. Å

The Mechanicsville Local

Good Luck

Sonny

Hannah

Law & Order: SVU

›› “Where the Heart Is” (2000) Natalie Portman. Å

“Who Is Clark Rockefeller?” (2010) Å

›› “Volcano” (1997) Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche. Å

September 15, 2010

Law & Order: SVU

Boardwalk

White Collar Point Blank

The Glades Booty Å

Funniest Home Videos

Law-SVU

Criminal

Hannah J. Osteen

“The 19th Wife” (2010, Drama) Chyler Leigh. Å

“The 19th Wife” (2010) Chyler Leigh.

Rubicon (N) Å

Mad Men (N) Å

(:02) Mad Men Å

Boardwalk Empire ’

(:15) Boardwalk Empire ’ Å

›› “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant”

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Boardwalk Empire ’

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COMCAST 4

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(CSN)

(8-ABC)

(6-CBS)

(35-FOX) Maury Å

(12-NBC) News

(65-CW)

(WGN)

5 PM

5:30

Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held at Enon United Methoidst Church, located at 6156 Studley Rd. from 8-9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 for adults (including fish $7) and under 12 years old $2.50. Family limit is $14. Profits go to the Heart Havens Fund (residential housing for the mentally handicapped). For more information or to set up reservations, please call 746-4719 or 730-4956.

6 PM

6:30

7 PM

Tournament at the High S chool’s Willie B ost Memorial Tennis Pavillion, $30 entry fee; all fees collected are used towards scholarships to graduating seniors at Lee-Davis High School. Call Marcia Thomas at 833-9393 or Marsha Bost at 338-4699 for further information.

7:30

8 PM

NFL PrimeTime Å

Around

Interruption Monday Night Kickoff

Monday Night Countdown Å

College

Post Live

My Life 365

Redskins

SportsNite

WPS Soccer

Oprah Winfrey

News

8 News

News

ABC News

Wheel

The Dr. Oz Show Å

News

1 Winning

Inside Ed.

8:30

9 PM

9:30

Dancing With the Stars The 12 couples perform.

SportsNite

Redskins

(:01) Castle ’ Å

How I Met

Hawaii Five-0 Pilot ’

News

Late Show W/Letterman

Two Men

House Now What Å

Lone Star Pilot ’ Å

FOX News at 10 (N)

How I Met

Family Guy

News

NBC News

Ent

Inside Ed.

Chuck ’ Å

The Event Pilot Å

Chase Pilot ’ Å

News

Tonight Show w/J. Leno

News

Rules

Two Men

Mike

Judge B.

Payne

90210 Age of Inheritance

Gossip Girl (N) ’ Å

TMZ (N) ’

Cheers ’

Funniest Home Videos

Dharma

Chris

Enthusiasm Entourage

WGN News at Nine (N)

BBC News

Business

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Curious

Clifford

(23-PBS) Fetch! Ruff

Cyberchase Electric

WordGirl

(57-PBS) Arthur

Cat in the

Peep

Chris

Great Performances ’ Å

NCIS Cloak ’ Å

NCIS Dagger ’ Å

WWE Monday Night RAW ’ (Live) Å

(TNT)

Law & Order Thin Ice ’

Law & Order ’

Law & Order Haven ’

Bones ’ Å

The Closer Å

Bones ’ Å

(WTBS)

Friends ’

Raymond

King

Family Guy

(A&E)

CSI: Miami Legal Å

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King

CSI: Miami Crime Wave

CSI: Crime Scene

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The First 48 Å

Seinfeld ’

Travel

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The First 48 Å

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Cheatham and Hawks rumble past Patriots 49-21 By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Hanover’s Deane Cheatham, with the help of a dominant offensive line, ran at will over host Patrick Henry Friday night, gaining 138 yards on 18 carries and scoring four touchdowns to lead the third-ranked Hawks to a 49-21 victory over the Patriots. Not even the presence of legendary coach Patrick Henry coach Ray Long – who was honored at the beginning of the game – could break the stranglehold the Hawks have had on the Patriots lately. The win was the county upstarts’ fifth straight over Patrick Henry. Cheatham repeatedly found holes in the Patriot defenses and quickly surpassed 100 yards rushing. By the end of the first half, he had 117 yards and three touchdowns. He took little credit for his accomplishments afterward, however. “I don’t really want to talk about myself too much,” Cheatham said. “All the credit goes to the offensive line and the receivers. The receivers don’t get a lot of glorification because we run the ball so much, but they’re the guys making the blocks on the edge that are springing those long runs.” Cheatham wasted no time taking advantage of the holes his blockers provided. His first run, to open the first drive of the game, was for 13 yards. His second should have been for

47 yards and a touchdown, but it was called back because of a holding penalty. Cheatham didn’t let the penalties shake his faith in his line. “Those guys are working hard. The holding penalties – they’re going to make mistakes up there,” Cheatham said. “I just came back and … told them we’re going to score again. And we kept on scoring.” Two plays later, sophomore quarterback Sam Rogers broke free for 40 yards to set up Cheatham’s first score on a 1-yard run. While Patrick Henry’s defense was preoccupied with Cheatham, it left openings for Hanover’s Rogers to take full advantage of his options. “The thing is, they’re keying on me, he can pull that football and take off with it,” Cheatham said. “He had some great runs.” Rogers finished with seven carries for 79 yards and one touchdown – a 16-yard run in the first quarter. The Hawks’ defense shared in the scoring. Their last touchdown came in the fourth quarter on a fumble recovery in the end zone by Aaron Hall. The high preseason ranking in the Times-Dispatch poll hasn’t caused Hanover coach Josh Just to take postseason play for granted. The touchdown called back because of penalties highlighted things the Hawks (1-0) have to work on. “We’re trying to take it one

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Hanover running back Deane Cheatham (center) was virtually unstoppable against the Patrick Henry defense. Cheatham scored four touchdowns while amassing 138 rushing yards on 18 carried in the Hawks’ win.

game at a time. Our focus is on the team right in front of us,” Just said. “We want to make sure we’re physical, but we’re definitely sloppy. We have to iron all that stuff out. We want to play hard, and we did, but we had too many penalties – too many stupid penalties.” The hard play, however, made a solid impression on the Patriots (0-1). “They punched in the mouth early and we just didn’t

react to it,” said Patrick Henry coach Sam Hart. “They beat us up front. We didn’t tackle well. In all facets of the game, they played really well and we didn’t.” The Patriots didn’t give up, however. Quarterback Jayrin Waller kept getting up, running and throwing despite getting hit hard throughout the game. He kept the Patriots in position to score their last two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

“Tough kid. He had a real good ball game for us,” Hart said. “He led us as a senior should and offensively he was a big spark for us tonight.” Waller accounted for most of the Patriots’ offense, gaining 76 yards one 13 carries and completing five of 14 passes for 74 yards. He scored one touchdown on the ground and one in the air – on a 7 yard pass to Raymon Minor. Patrick Henry’s road gets no

easier when they travel to Atlee (2-0) this Friday, Sept. 17, for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Hanover travels to J.R. Tucker for a 7 p.m. game. Hanover …........…..21 14 7 7 — 49 Patrick Henry.. ........ 7 0 0 14 — 21 Han – Cheatham 2 run (Palmen kick) Han – Rogers 16 run (Palmen kick) PH – Thomas 45 run (Carillo kick) Han – Cheatham 21 run (Palmen kick) see HANOVER, pg. 37 `

Hamlin and Gibbs take Richmond by storm JGR take three of top four spots in Air Guard 400 By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com It was Richmond and it was Denny Hamlin, and from that standpoint there was little surprise in the Air Guard 400 on Saturday night. After a slow start, Hamlin raced out front then held off all contenders to take his second consecutive September win at Richmond International Raceway. On Friday, Hamlin and his #11 FedEx crew made the decision to concentrate on race trim rather than qualification trim which resulted in a 14th place start for the Saturday night race. But it only took a few dozen laps for Denny to get his legs and start working his way up through the pack. By lap 94 Hamlin was up to 5th. On lap 105 he was in third then by lap 110 Hamlin was in his regular position at Richmond; out front and going for the win. Hamlin briefly traded the lead with Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer but neither driver was able to maintain their hold out front and quickly ceded to Hamlin who led 251 laps and took the win over Joe Gibbs teammate Kyle Busch. “It feels good, and not to be

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greedy but how many did we lose before we broke through?” Hamlin said. “It means a lot. You learn every time you come here little things that make you better and that’s all you can do. You can’t dwell on the times that you lost this race. You’ve got to just push forward and think about the times or what it will take to win the next one.” The victory was Hamlin’s 14th career win in 177 Sprint Cup races. Hamlin also became the third driver to lead 1000 laps at RIR since it was resurfaced in 1988. Busch, who started the race 32nd, began to take off in the final 200 laps due to information passed to his team from Hamlin’s. “They gave us our air pressure that we started running about mid race,” Busch said. “We really started clicking off and going forward.” Busch went from 14th to fourth in 80 laps then climbed up to second, giving Hamlin his greatest challenge of the night over the final 60 laps of the race. “Shouldn’t have told him everything during the race,” Hamlin said. “Gave me a heart attack.” With his sixth win of the season, Hamlin also took the 10 bonus point and the points lead heading into Chase’s final 10 races. “Ten more points, what the

2-(minus 2), White 1-7. Patrick Continued from pg. 36 b Henry – Houchens 6-(minus 3), MMinor 7-17, Waller 13-76, Mock Han – Cheatham 4 run (Palmen kick) 4-(minus 3), Thomas 4-52, Toro 1Han – Thornton 1 run (Palmen kick) (minus 1). Han – Cheatham 11 run (Palmen kick) PASSING Hanover – Rogers 3 PH – RMinor 7 pass from Waller (Carillo completions 6 attempts 51 yards, 0 kick) interception. Patrick Henry – Waller Han – Hall fumble recovery in end zone 5-14-78-0. (Palmen kick) RECEIVING Hanover – Brooks 1 PH – Waller 1 run (Carillo kick) reception 22 yards, Cheatham 1-0, RUSHING Hanover – Cheatham Underdown 1-29. Patrick Henry – 18 carries 138 yards, Rogers 7-79, RMinor 2-6, Houchens 2-22, Strause Morris 1-15, Thornton 5-22, Knizner 1-49.

heck,” said Jeff Gordon. “I think everybody knew that Denny was going to be strong here, it’s one of his strongest tracks. They found something lately. I don’t know what it is but they found something. If they can keep that going into the Chase, they’re going to be very, very tough. “They’re really coming into their own, showing their strength and I think they’re going to be really, really tough in the championship,” Gordon said. Hamlin starts the Chase with 5060 points followed closely by Jimmie Johnson (5050), Kevin Harvick (5030), Kyle Busch (5020), Tony Stewart (5010), Greg Biffle (5010) and Jeff Gordon, Carl Edwards, Jeff Burton, Matt Kenseth and Clint Bowyer with 5000 points each. Busch’s second place finish was his 10th top 10 finish in 12 races at RIR. It was also Busch’s 14th top 10 finish this season. Fellow Gibbs teammate Joey Logano finished fourth giving JGR and three of the top four slots. Logano could probably also attribute his success in the race to Hamlin, who gave him a few instructions prior to driver introductions. “Joey just asked me, how do I brake at this racetrack,” Hamlin said. “He didn’t understand how every time we come here everyone’s brakes are glowing red and mine aren’t, yet it looks like I’m entering the corner better or harder. There’s a technique to it.” Hamlin said it also helps that Logano is a good listener. “I feel that Joey is really good at absorbing information and obviously when he gets that information he takes off with it,” Hamlin said. Logano started in sixth but fell back to 17th 100 laps in. But it appeared that he soon figured out what Hamlin was

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Denny Hamlin celebrated his second consecutive September win at RIR on Saturday night. But perhaps more impressive was the overall performance of Joe Gibbs Racing which had three drivers finish in the top four positions. .

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Yellow Jackets sting No. 19 Johns Hopkins Randolph-Macon touchdown in ﬁnal minute pulls out 41-37 win By Dave Lawrence For The Mechanicsville Local Johns Hopkins’ Top-20 football team came to the center of the universe yesterday and found a black hole of despair. The Blue Jays, ranked No. 19 nationally by D3football.com, ran into a dogged RandolphMacon host who refused to admit defeat. The Yellow Jackets, down 37-34 with less than a minute left in the game, scored on a 15-yard pass from Austin Faulkner to Michael Atkinson to claim a 41-37 upset victory. Randolph-Macon (2-0) led through the first half and entered half time with a 20-14 advantage, but fell behind in the third as the Blue Jays (0-1) took advantage of Yellow Jacket mistakes to quickly jump to a 2720 lead. The score should have been 28-20 but for a missed point-after by Johns Hopkins placekicker Alex Lachman. Randolph-Macon tied the game on Thaddeus Scruggs’ 56-yard touchdown and Josh Storm’s kick with 3:55 left in the quarter. The teams swapped leads throughout the fourth quarter. With little more than five minutes to go and the Blue Jays beginning what would be their next-to-last drive with a 37-34 lead, Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza made a promise to his defense. “I told the defense that if you guys get us the ball back, we’re going to score,” Arruza said, “and we did.” Randolph-Macon’s passcatch combination of Faulkner and Earl Peoples proved especially deadly for Johns Hopkins on their final scoring drive.

Starting with 1:46 in the game, Faulkner connected with Peoples for three straight first-downs on distances of 19-, 13- and 25yards, respectively, to advance from the Yellow Jacket 10 to the Blue Jay 27. After an incomplete pass attempt to Peoples, he caught a 16-yard pass to the Johns Hopkins’ 11. One penalty and one run later, Faulkner found Atkinson in the righthand corner of the end zone. “I don’t really know what to say. [The ball] was just there,” Atkinson said. “Austin put the ball where it needed to be. It was just up to me to catch it.” Faulkner never lost confidence in his arm, despite throwing two interceptions in the second half. “You’ve just got to forget and move on,” said Faulkner, who finished with 24 completions in 29 attempts for 302 yards. “You can’t play football with a long memory. You’re never going to play a perfect game. You’re always going to screw up here and there, and if you just let that haunt you during the game, then you’re not going to be able to rebound from it.” While Faulkner and Peoples were spearheading the Yellow Jackets’ passing attack, Scruggs was nearly unstoppable on the ground, rushing 27 times for 190 yards and three touchdowns. “I give it all to my line, to be honest with you,” Scruggs said. “I’d probably be in the backfield every play if it wasn’t for my line.” The Blue Jays looked in control before Randolph-Macon’s final scoring drive. Leading 37-34, they drove to the Yellow Jackets’ 41-yard line. Instead of going for it on fourth down, two yards to go, and less than two minutes left in the game, Johns Hopkins head coach Jim Margraff decided to punt.

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Randolph-Macon running back Thaddeus Scruggs (34) gains some tough first half yards against the Blue Jay defense. Scruggs carried 27 times for 190 yards including touchdown runs of 44 and 56 yards in the Yellow Jackets 41-37 win over No. 19 Johns Hopkins.

“That’s the decision the coach makes and we obey the coach,” said Blue Jay quarterback Hewitt Tomlin, who completed 20 of 38 passes for 384 yards, three interceptions and one touchdown. “He decided to punt, so we punt the ball, you know, and put the game in the defense’s hands.” Johns Hopkins’ running back Jonathan Rigaud said the Blue Jays made too many mistakes. “Offensively, we started off kind of slow, but picked things up in the second half,” said Rigaud, who finished with 22 carries for 88 yards and two touchdowns. “We didn’t do everything we needed to come out and win.”

The two teams have a history of close games – including a last-minute 35-31 victory by Johns Hopkins in Baltimore last year and a 39-31 triple-overtime win by the Blue Jays in Ashland in 2008. “This is pretty standard for playing Randolph-Macon, they’re a very good team,” Margraff said. He went on to compliment the Yellow Jackets’ Peoples, who finished with 12 receptions for 139 yards – 73 of them on Randolph-Macon’s final scoring drive. “He’s a great player, and great players make great plays in big situations.” The Yellow Jackets return to action this Saturday when they host Shenandoah at 1 p.m.

Johns Hopkins…. 0 14 13 10 — 37 Randolph-Macon13 7 7 14 — 41 RMC – Storm FG 44 RMC – Storm FG 30 RMC – Scruggs 44 run (Storm kick) JHU – Fazio 1 run (Lachman kick) RMC – Sellers 11 pass from Faulkner (Storm kick) JHU – Tomlin 7 run (Lachman kick) JHU – Rigaud 4 run (Lachman kick) JHU – Rigaud 48 run (kick failed) RMC – Scruggs 56 run (Storm kick) JHU – Lachman FG 37 RMC – Scruggs 27 pass from Faulkner (Storm kick) JHU – Wernick 64 pass from Tomlin (Lachman kick) RMC – Atkinson 15 pass from Faulkner (Storm kick)

RUSHING Johns Hopkins – Rigaud 22 carries 88 yards, Fazio 14-27, Wodicka 2-7, Tomlin 4-3, Porco 10, Team 1-(minus 24). RandolphMacon – Scruggs 27-190, Sanders 1-4, Hendren 1-1, Faulkner 1-(minus 11), Team 3-1. PASSING Johns Hopkins – Tomlin 20 completions 38 attempts 384 yards, 3 interceptions, Wodicka 01-0-0. Randolph-Macon – Faulkner 24-39-302-2. RECEIVING Johns Hopkins – Cremens 7 reception 125 yards, Wernick 3-123, Michels 3-48, Wodicka 2-37, Rigaud 1-28, Porco 1-14, Hartman 1-10, Fazio 1-2, Tomlin 1-(minus 3). RandolphMacon – Peoples 12-139, Sellers 438, Hendren 3-52, Atkinson 3-25, Scruggs 1-27, Crouch 1-21.

New PSU setter adds energy, enthusiasm Kristin Carpenter is always willing to help out a teammate -- even if it means she’ll fall flat on her face. At a track practice in high school, Carpenter -- now a sophomore on the Penn State women’s volleyball team -- was whizzing through hurdles. Her friend, however, was lagging behind. Carpenter turned around to offer encouragement, but while doing so, took a nasty spill. The next weekend Carpenter had a club volleyball tournament. With a busted lip, swollen cheeks and a look her father, Curtis, describes as “really, a pretty sight,” she arrived in a T-shirt inked with a slogan she designed herself: “I fell over a freaking hurdle. That’s what happened.” It’s that light-hearted determination that has made Carpenter one of the most energetic players on the No. 1 Nittany Lions’ roster. It has also helped her become

the team’s new starting setter. “[Carpenter is] a really critical part of our team’s success,” junior Katie Kabbes said. “She’s a spunky little player.” In late August at the Lions’ season-opening tournament in North Carolina, Carpenter played a majority of the firstteam reps at setter. And she shined, quarterbacking an offense that attacked at a .461 clip in the weekend’s finale against Campbell. Her performance gave her a slight edge -- for now -- over freshman Mikinzie Moydell in the race to replace the graduated Alisha Glass as the team’s starting setter. Carpenter played so well she even received a compliment from the team’s biggest critic -coach Russ Rose. “At the end of the tournament, Coach looked at me and said he likes the way I work hard and likes the way I play,” Carpenter said. “He doesn’t give compliments too often, so you take it once you get one.” The comment was especially sweet for Carpenter, who wasn’t even recruited as a setter.

The bubbly 5-foot-6 Mechanicsville, Va., native, who is rarely seen without a smile, came to Penn State as a defensive specialist. But Kabbes said Carpenter is incredibly athletic, she can play anywhere on the court. It’s true. Since her volleyball career began at age 8, when she would tag along with older sister, Kasey, to varsity high school practices, Carpenter has played every single position on the court. “Even middle hitter,” Curtis Carpenter said. “When she was 12 playing on a 14’s team, her coach once was mad at the middles, so he put Kristin in. That definitely took people by surprise.” Carpenter has been impressing people ever since. Wendy Wadsworth, who coached Carpenter for four years at Hanover High School, said Carpenter would’ve started as an eighth grader if the school would’ve allowed it. “Her athleticism is really remarkable,” Wadsworth said. “She probably would’ve been our best middle, our best libero,

our best right side hitter. Heck, the football coach would’ve wanted her on the football team.” The Hawks retired Carpenter’s No. 5 jersey -before she even graduated. Now, she’s looking to make the same kind of impact for Penn State, the three-time defending national champions. And Wadsworth has no doubt Carpenter will. “She has a love of the game and a willingness to do anything,” Wadsworth said. “She kind of just wanted to prove to people you don’t have to be 6-foot-whatever to be a great volleyball player.” At practice, Rose will often ask Carpenter, “Where do you want to play?” And, according to Curtis Carpenter, her answer is always the same. “Wherever you need me, Coach.” From the August 31 issue of The Daily Collegian, the student newspaper of Penn. State University. Emily Kaplan is a staff writer for the Daily Collegian.

Former Hanover standout Kristin Carpenter is ready to take on a starting role as setter with the Penn St. volleyball team. As a sophomore with the No. 1 ranked Nittany Lions, Carpenter joins the starting lineup on a team that has won three consecutive NCAA championships and held a 109 match winning streak that ended on Sunday with a loss to No. 2 Stanford.

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, VA In a game featuring two NCAA Tournament teams from a season ago, Hampden-Sydney prevailed 21-19 over USA South foe North Carolina Wesleyan. Though the Tigers took an early 21-6 lead, NCW hung in the game, and made it 21-19 with 45 seconds to go on a Jordan Van six-yard scamper. Hampden-Sydney, however, came up with the big stop on the two-point conversion attempt and improved to 2-0 on the young season. After H-SC defense forced two three-and-outs, the Tigers were the first to strike when junior

Travis Lane (Mills Godwin) hit Sean Cavanagh (Clover Hill) for a six yard touchdown pass to go up 7-0. NC Wesleyan stepped up on the ensuing drive, putting together a 17 play, 63-yard drive that ended with a one yard touchdown run from Teron Bush. Kevin Quicker, though, failed to connect on the extra point attempt to preserve the Tiger lead at 7-6. Once Hampden-Sydney got the ball back, the offense continued to roll, marching 76 yards down the field. The drive included three catches by junior Kyle

Vance for a combined 56 yards with the final 20 yard reception for the score. Down 14-6, the Bishops were close to scoring with a 33yard field goal attempt, but they were thwarted by Shane Clarke (Manchester) who soared in to block the field goal. Neither team could find the endzone for the next 13 minutes, but it was the Tiger defense, which had held North Carolina Wesleyan to just two first downs in that stretch, that scored next when Trevor Ikwild batted a Jordan Vann goal line pass attempt into the hands of Will

Riggenbach (Clover Hill) for the Tigers’ third touchdown of the day to go up 21-6. The third quarter was a defensive battle, with only six first downs in 15 minutes - five of them belonging to the Tigers. Kirk Rohle (Hanover) accounted for three of the first downs while rushing for 51 yards in the stanza. North Carolina Wesleyan got back on the board early in the fourth with a 21 yard return on a Desmond Joyner interception for a touchdown. Down just 21-13, the Bishops compiled another drive that lead to the

Hampden-Sydney eight yard line. It looked like they’d strike when Jordan Vann threw to the endzone, but senior Bill Doody saved the day with an interception to stop the drive. Hampden-Sydney managed to start a drive that made it into Bishops territory, but were forced to punt downing the Bishops at their own three yard line. Jordan Vann had a big drive with just 2:21 left on the clock, leading his team 97 yards down field while completing 5-of-6 passes for 89 yards. He then ran the final six yards to bring the Bishops within two at 21-19.

On the two-point conversion attempt, Teron Bush failed to hit Taylor Revelle allowing the Tigers to hold on to their lead and run the clock out. On the day, Rohle had a game-high 144 all purpose yards with 118 rushing and 26 receiving. Lane was 20-for-37 with 192 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions. Vance led the Tiger receiving core with six receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown while Cavangh also had six grabs and 74 yards and a touchdown.

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Carpenter is set for starting role at Penn St. By Emily Kaplan

File photo courtesy of Penn St. University

Hampden-Sydney holds on for 21-19 win

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No napping with NASCAR notes from RIR By Charlie Leffler cleffler@mechlocal.com Burton knows about having a good time While many NASCAR drivers live for the intensity of the Chase, South Boston’s Jeff Burton looks at the final 10 races differently. “This is the most fun 10 weeks of the year,” Burton said. “This is what you live for. Every time I get in the Chase, I tell myself I waited my whole life to be in this position, so that’s a hell of a cool thing.” Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevy feels many his competitors are overcome by the intensity of the Chase. “We tend to get caught up in the pressure of it,” he said. “But man, we’re playing a game and it’s supposed to be fun.” But that does not mean Burton should be taken lightly when the Chase gets under way. “My deal is that I’m going to go race as hard as I know how to race,” he said. “I’m going to ask my team to work as hard as they know how to work. We’re going to work together and try to defeat problems, but we’re going to have fun with it.” One Devil of an answer After Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowes Chevrolet, has won four consecutive Sprint Cup titles, some wonder if he is vulnerable to being knocked off this season. Jeff Burton thinks so. “They are vulnerable as everybody is vulnerable,” Burton said. “There is no team in any situation that is not vulnerable. Tiger Woods is vulnerable; the Lakers are vulnerable; The Yankees are vulnerable; everybody is-” But Burton quickly amended his answer, “-Duke’s not- but everybody else is.” Peak a BOO for Stewart Behind the wheel of the #14

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NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth experienced one of those unexpected parenting moments prior to the start of the Air Guard 400 at Richmond International Raceway. As Kenseth chatted with driver Jimmie Johnson, his 14 month old daughter Kaylin Nicola decided pit road was a good place to lay down for a nap.

Old Spice/Office Depot Chevy, driver Tony Stewart picked up his first win of the season last week at Atlanta, one race shy of the beginning of the Chase. But don’t ask Stewart if he is peaking at the right time. “The phrase of peaking at the right time is the dumbest phrase I’ve ever heard anybody say,” Stewart admonished reporters. “So if any of you guys use it you’re idiots because there’s not such thing as a peak. This is a sport where the technology never stops so how can

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you peak when the next week what you have isn’t the same as what you need. There’s no such thing as peaking at the right time there’s only momentum.” It’s called teamwork With Stewart’s ire already raised, perhaps it wasn’t a good idea to ask if he would use information from teammate Ryan Newman to help him in the Chase. “What do you think we’ve been doing all the way to this point?” he asked. “Why do you think we have multi-car teams?

Come on, get caught up, get in the game here. That’s why you build multi-car teams so they can share information and learn from each other. You’re going into ground that’s been covered since Joe Gibbs and Rick Hendrick started multi-car teams 15-20 years ago. This is nothing new.” Entering the big unknown Every driver has points of uncertainty, consternation…an unknown that they must contend with in their preparations to come out on top in the Sprint

Cup Chase. “For me the big unknown is Charlotte,” said Carl Edwards, driver of the #99 Kelloggs/ Cheez-It Ford. “Obviously, Talladega, Martinsville, those are going to be one and two on the bottleneck. Those are going to be races you have to make it through. But, for our team, I think it’s Charlotte. We’ve run really well there; and we’ve run really terribly there.” As his team approaches this arena of ambiguity and duplicity, Edwards wish is for good

information from his teammates. “As a group, I hope we can go there and figure that place out and have a good race there....The way our mile and a half program has been…I think we’re set to run it really well. “It’s just Charlotte,” Edwards said. “Even though it’s a mile and a half, it’s just different.” More scary thoughts For all practical purposes, there was only one slot in the see NASCAR, pg. 43 `

HERMITAGE 27, LEE-DAVIS B.J. Clark caught two touchdown passes to set top ranked Hermitage on its way to a 27-8 win over Lee-Davis Confederates in both teams’ season opener last night. Clark finished with four catches and 121 yards, including a 43yard touchdown strike from Brendon Riddck. Derrick Green chipped in with 76 yards rushing and a score. Curtis Grant led the Panthers’ defensive effort with 15 tackles. Hermitage ................ 10 7 0 10—27 Lee-Davis…................ 0 0 0 8— 8 H — Clark 30 pass from Brown (Steibel kick) H —FG Steibel 28 H — Clark 43 pass from Riddick (Steibel kick) H —FG Steibel 39 H —Green 1 run (Steibel kick) L-D — Stone 12 pass from Vaughn (Simpson run)

ATLEE 14, DEEP RUN 6 Trevor Elie scored his second touchdown in the fourth quarter to give Atlee (2-0) a win over Deep Run (0-1). Atlee quarterback Drew Ferguson was 13 for 20 for 119 yards. Shaquille Williams had seven catches for 75 yards for the Raiders. Atlee’s Josh Doggett had 14 tackles and six assists. Cole Stout added seven tackles, four assists and two sacks. Christian Norton led the Wildcats’ defense with 17 tackles and a fumble recovery and Adam Lambert had nine tackles. Mike Vignone was 16 of 33 for 126 yards and two interceptions for Deep Run. Atlee ...............................7 0 0 7—14 Deep Run .......................0 0 3 3— 6 A — Elie 25 run (Pullisic kick) DR — FG Harless 32 DR — FG Harless 38 A — Elie 5 run (Pullisic kick)

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Chase left up for grabs on Saturday night. Greg Biffle needed to simply come in 43rd or better to secure his spot, but Clint Bowyer, driver of the #33 Cheerios/ Hamburger Helper Chevy, had a little more work to do. Bowyer held a 117 point lead over Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. ARMY Chevy. Ironically, Bowyer and Newman were garaged side by side during Cup practice and the two were often seen talking. Was Newman using the moment to try to get into Bowyer’s head? “I don’t what to get inside Clint’s head,” Newman laughed. “That’s scary enough racing next to him let along getting inside his head.” It appeared that Newman was not alone. Even Bowyer’s teammate, points leader Kevin Harvick was not about to offer advice. “No,” he laughed. “I just don’t even want to be near him.” It’s not like we aren’t trying It has been a long dry spell for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the driver of the No. 88

Defensively, Ikwild led all tacklers with 15 while August Berling (Benedictine) added 12. Doody had two interceptions to go with seven tackles and four pass break ups. Senior Ty Condrey (Manchester) had a solid day with six tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss and one sack. The Tigers return to action Charlie Leffler/The Local this Saturday, September 18 as Clint Bowyer and Dale Earnhardt Jr. were both looking for they host the Tigers of Sewanee answers in Richmond. Amp Energy/National Guard are some things happening that for Family Weekend. Kickoff is Chevrolet continues to battle are good and maybe we did set for 1 p.m. From H-SC Athletics. with little progress in results. help ourselves.” NC Wesleyan ............ 6 0 0 13 - 19 On Saturday night in However, the adjustments Richmond, Earnhardt hoped to did not hold true. “From the Hampden-Sydney ....7 14 0 0 - 21 build off recent testing that may halfway point on we’ve been 1st 08:49 HSC Sean Cavanagh 6 yd pass be far beyond the norm. “It’s a the same team that we were last from Travis Lane (David Prizzia kick) 8 set up that only we are running, year,” Earnhardt said. “And so plays, 56 yards, TOP 3:00 0 - 7 I’ll tell you that,” he laughed. “So hopefully in the next 10 races 03:50 NCWC BUSH, Teron 1 yd run hopefully it works good.” we can try to see what it is it’s (QUICKER, Kevin kick failed) 17 plays, Regardless of the outcome, missing. I think the entire com- 63 yards, TOP 4:52 6 - 7 Earnhardt feels there’s still a lot pany could use a bit of a boost.” 2nd 14:53 HSC Kyle Vance 20 yd pass or work to do. Therefore the game plan for from Travis Lane (David Prizzia kick) 11 “The initial goal is to see Earnhardt continues along the plays, 76 yards, TOP 3:51 6 - 14 what kind of things we need to same path. “We’re going to do 01:09 HSC Will Riggenbach 0 yd interdo to our team to get ourselves as much testing as we can and ception return (David Prizzia kick) 6 - 21 better,” he said. “And we made a just try to be a better team,” 4th 11:19 NCWC JOYNER, Desmond 21 lot of changes in the off-season he said. “I mean I don’t really yd interception return (QUICKER, Kevin and we thought we would be know what the answer is to kick) 13 - 21 VANN, Jordan better and we did see, especially make ourselves better yet, but 00:45 NCWC 6 yd run (BUSH, Teron pass failed) 8 at the beginning of the year, hopefully in the next couple of where we thought okay, here months we can figure some of plays, 97 yards, TOP 1:36 19 - 21 those things out.” At Richmond, Earnhardt In last week’s Lee-Davis started 9th but finished 34th, football preview photo, linesix laps down. backer Brandon Robinson was JP Beauchamp contributed to incorrectly named Brandon this article. Johnson.

Correction

Congratulations Lowel Brummel

Congratulations United FC

Photo by Krystal Simpson

From left: Randy Ezell, Trey Simpson, Cathy Krienen, John Wayne Dail and Captain Steve Krienen. Total dolphin caught that day were 32 including the one citation.

The Mechanicsville Little League Juniors were not the only ones representing our area at the World Series in Taylor, Michigan. On Friday, August 20, Mechanicsville’s Cathy Krienen caught Lowel Brummel, a local District 5 umpire, received the honor of a 38-pound citation Dolphin at the Norfolk Canyon while on the being chosen to umpire at the event as well. We at MLL appreciate all the umpires who make our games possible. Thanks Ump!! personal boat Hammerhead. Submitted by Steve Sergent VP Baseball MLL Submitted by Cathy Krienen

Players and Coaches of Mechanicsville United FC Soccer Club along with British Soccer camps celebrate opening day of Summer Soccer Camp held at Pole Green Park during August 16-20. More 40 players attended the inaugural camp featuring British and club coaches. Submitted by Manny Tavares

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LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

HANOVER COUNTY 2010 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE SECOND HALF DUE OCTOBER 5, 2010 Notice is herewith given that all second half 2010 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before October 5, 2010. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to www.co.hanover.va.us to pay, review, and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s office at 365-6050 or 730-6050. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2010; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2010, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2010, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you. If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate tax relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office. For questions, phone 365-6128 or 730-6128. M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS CARPENTRY Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. Jim Martin, 347-3812

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

CONCRETE/BRICK D & P Concrete Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways, Garages, Agerate & Footings. Call 572-4510 or 221-0683

DRIVEWAYS -SEASON SPECIAL- Load of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $195. Top Soil $175/ per load. Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 400-9957 Stoneman Paving Co. Inc. Res/Com. Asphalt, Concrete, Seal Coating & Striping, Driveways, Patios, & Pool Decks. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs. exp. 746-9102 stonemanpaving.com

ELECTRICAL Always Call Brent Electric Master Electrician 30 yrs. exp. Lifetime Mech Res. Free Est. Lic/Ins. 804-833-5184 Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

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GARAGES/GARAGE DOORS Mechanicsville Garage Door Sales & Service. 254-0398

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Ritchie Home Improvement - Additions, Decks, Garages, Screened Porches, Sheds, Windows & Siding. Repairs & Improvements of all sizes. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call 512-7441

HANDYMAN Handyman All types of repairs & painting. Call 746-8310 HANDYMAN SERVICES Carpentry, Painting, Drywall. No Job Is Too Small. Lic/Ins 804-338-2436

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HOME REPAIRS Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417 Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs. Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755 ROY’S Home Repair & Hauling No job too small! Licensed & Insured. Call 690-9992 Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & out, No job too small. Door/Window Lic/ Ins. Ken 262-8845

HOUSEWASHING BL&G Powerwashing Lic / Ins. Houses, Decks, Fences etc. Deck Sealing & Staining avail. Free Est, Donald Cassity 317-9156, 779-0349. Bull Frog Power Wash Homes, Decks, Driveways, Sidewalks, Fences. Ranchers $119, Two-Stories $139 ( These prices apply to homes up to 2500sq. ft.) Lic/Ins. 239-0571 Call VA Powerwash Homes at $125., Roofs at $200. etc. Free Estimates. MC/Visa. BBB 426-6080 Hanover Handy Services - P o w e r w a s h i n g Houses, Decks, Gutters Licensed & Insured. Call 363-8393 Lee-Davis Powerwashing - Homes, Roofs, Decks, etc. Free Est. Lic/Ins. Call Keith Lowry 690-9387. Mark W Johnson Powerwashing Cleaning of all surfaces: houses, decks, driveways /sealing, etc. Gutter Cleaning & Covers. Lic/Ins. Free Est. 12 years experience. Call 683-9866 Perdue’s Power Washing Est. 1995 Res/Comm. House, decks, sealing gutter cleaning, fences, cement, roofs. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates Call Ernie Perdue, 328-1668

LAWN CARE NORMAN’S TREE & LAWN CARE SERVICE. GRASS CONTRACTS, SEEDING, AERATION, MULCHING, LEAF REMOVAL, TRACTOR WORK & MORE. FREE EST. LICENSED & INSURED. CALL 769-7197 1 RJ. Davis Lawn Care, Inc. Complete Lawn Care Service, 798-0492 rjdavislawncare.com

K & J LAWNscaping Mowing "Quality Lawn Care with Excellent Service" Mulch, Hedge Trimming, Yard Cleanup/Care, Leaf Removal. Fully Insured. Call 559-0315 KJLC Commercial Grounds Maintenance Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Weed Control, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch. Call 746-0827 Land Lovers Landscaping & Tree Service. Licensed & Certified. Free Estimates. Call Mike 909-2393 Mowing & Complete Lawn Care Driveways Graded, Bushhogging & General Tractor Work. Call 338-1664 Mulch - 746-1281 Bark Mulch Shredded & Colored Mulch. Small/Large Loads Delivered. Sandy Valley Lawn Care - Insured Mowing, Aerate - Seed, Fertilize, Leaf Removal Complete Lawn Care 779-7046 S.M. LOVING Landscaping - Complete Lawn Care mowing, core aeration, seeding, fertilizing, mulching & leaf removal. Call for a Fall Specials 439-1464 or 633-1453. Waves of Rain Irrigation, LLC. Install, Service Work & Repair. Core Aeration. Call Matt, 332-0998

MISCELLANEOUS PORTABLE SAW MILL Will come to mill One tree or 20. Simple, Hourly Rate so you will always know the cost. Call Adam Baker 804-247-1781

It "Fitz" Plumbing 30 Years Experience Repair & Renovation Call 804-767-0979

ROOFING A W Austin/ Q R & R Vinyl Siding, Thermal Windows, Seamless Alum. gutters, Roofing & Painting, 5 yr. warr. Free Est. Class A #2705-042498A. Insured. Call 226-9293. Davidson Roofing Co. Residential roofing & repair specialist. Lic/ Ins. GAF authorized installer. Free Est George Davidson 804-672-0540 / 804-263-5121. BBB. EAST POINT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ROOFING, SIDING, DECKS Quality Work - Licensed & Insured Call For Free Estimates, 874-5821

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

TOP SOIL Top Soil & Fiil Dirt. Machine Cleaned & Rich. Willie Cosby Contractor 737-8719 or 737-0246

TREE SERVICE Norman’s Tree Service - Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Licensed & Insured. Free Estimates. Call 769-7197 or 387-3161 ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Residential & Commercial Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services – Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST.746-8580 A People’s Tree Service- Professional work at a reasonable rate. Ins. Free Est. Mulch. Call 730-2163

PAINTING ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs. Gutter Cleaning. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 E.J. HornungExcellent References. Interior & Exterior. Great Rates. 746-5613 Painting By George Interior & Exterior Reasonable Rates. Call 550-3260 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

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ELLIS TREE SERVICE, LLC. Mike Ellis, Cert. Arborist MA-5162A Take Downs, Trimming, Stump Grinding 24 Hr. Emergency Services Available Competitive Pricing - Over 18 yrs. Exp. Insured / Free Estimates 746-4408 Ernie’s Tree Service - Trimming, Removal & Stump Grinding. Free Est. 75ft. Bucket Truck. BBB. 730-6563 or 833-9663 Howard Tree Service Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Removal. If it’s tree work - we do it! Insured. Free Est. Michael 746-7546 or 779-7011 day/night. MC/VISA/Discover. Shady Tree Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal, Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm. 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025

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September 15, 2010

BASEMENT HOME IN HANOVER

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Now that school is back in Swing, Let Tripp find you a new home or sell your current one. Colonial home with over 3,800 square feet sitting on a 3.25 wooded acre lot, 5 BR’s including a master suite with a jetted tub, 3 full baths plus 2 half baths, eat-in kitchen w/ island, wood floors throughout 1st floor, 2 Zone Heat/AC, 2 car garage, walk-up attic, rec room in basement, possibility of 7 BR’s. $390,000’s ERA Warranty Banner – Virtual Tour Logo

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Breathtaking Transitional w/ almost 4,700 sq. ft., full finished basement w/ music room, full bath, & Huge Rec Room w/ Kitchenette. Gracious formal rms, kitchen w/ Cherry cabinets & stainless steel appliances, FR w/ gas FP, 4 BR’s including a master suite w/ Luxury bath w/ a jetted tub, 26x24 attached garage, finished 3rd flr, dimensional roof, and tons more sitting on over an acre lot! $450,000. VIRTUAL TOUR

Almost 2,100 sq. ft. vinyl-sided Colonial. Atlee High School District, 4 BR’s plus a sitting room off master, walk-up attic and garage is perfect for storage, 2-zone heating & cooling, formal rooms w/wood floors, front country porch, paved drive and One-Year ERA Warranty. VIRTUAL TOUR $249,950.

BRICK FRONT TRANSITIONAL ALMOST AN ACRE LOT

LAKEFRONT - FORMER MODEL HOME!

SOLDHILL

This gorgeous well-maintained home features almost 2,900 sq. ft., huge kitchen w/maple cabinets & breakfast w/bay window, FR w/gas FP, 5 BR’s including a sunny master suite & deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, 2-zone gas heat & central air, privacy fenced backyard, rear deck, patio, tool shed, 2car attached garage and So Much More! THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! VIRTUAL TOUR $341,950.

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Tasteful Transitional w/ tons of wd flrs & elegant moldings, 2,562 sq. ft. plus 448 sq. ft. ready to finish 3rd flr, formal rooms, kitchen w/ a sunny breakfast nook, FR w/ gas fp, 4 BR’s including a spacious master suite w/ deluxe bath, 2-zone heating & cooling, 2-car garage, screen porch, rear deck, full irrigation system plus One Year ERA VIRTUAL TOUR Warranty! $324,450.

STUNNING UPGRADES

Over 1,700 sq. ft. of amazing upgrades. New vinyl siding & windows, awesome Granite kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, over $11,000 spent in upgraded floor coverings, spacious master suite plus two other big BR’s, large deck overlooking private fenced backyard, paved drive and So Much More! VIRTUAL TOUR $214,950.

SOLDARTER

Gorgeous & Upgrades Galore! Brick front, vinyl siding & windows, full brick front porch, almost 3,350 sq. ft., wood flrs throughout, vaulted FR, kitchen w/ Granite counters, Florida room, 1st flr master, Huge Rec Room w/ separate entrance, 275 unfinished sq. ft., 3 Zone HVAC System and more! Landscaping Maintained By ComVIRTUAL TOUR munity! $374,900.

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2,650 square feet, two story foyer, formal rooms w/ wood floors, 4 BR’s including a vaulted master w/ two walk-in closets, spacious eat-in kitchen, awesome fenced back yard w/ deck and patio, family room w/ gas fp, full size utility room, all appliances convey, and natural gas heat & central VIRTUAL TOUR air. $319,950

Over 2,500 sq. ft. sitting on a large wooded lot. Brand new Granite in open kitchen, all wd flrs thruout first flr, new Friese carpet upstairs, freshly painted thruout, huge vaulted master suite w/2 walk-ins & deluxe bath, massive rear deck, 2-car garage, vinyl VIRTUAL TOUR siding & more. $308,900.

BEST VALUE IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT A TY ER RAN R WA

Vinyl Siding Cute Cape Cod with 4 BR’s, 2 full baths, newer dimensional roof, open great room w/ laminate flooring, kitchen w/ breakfast nook & full size utility room, new carpet on stairs & upstairs, fenced back yard, rear deck, and Central Air & Heat Pump. This Home Has It All. $4,000 Closing Cost Paid By Seller! $174,500

BEAUTIFULLY AMAZING RENOVATION MAINTAINED & UPDATED! AND VALUE!

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1,400 sq. ft., new paint inside & out, new kitchen w/ new Granite, tile floors & stainless steel appliances, new windows, relined FP, new Friese carpet in BR’s, formal rooms, dimensional roof, electric heat pump & central air, new Trex stoop w/ vinyl rails, 3 car garage, on a Private & Wooded 3 VIRTUAL TOUR Acre Lot. $199,950.

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PO O T TO

All brick Rancher, replacement windows thruout, tons of refinished wd flrs, 3 spacious BR’s, 2 full baths, large family room w/brick fp w/ gas logs, full size utility room, huge screen porch, detached tool shed, fenced back yard, newer HVAC, newer roof, one year ERA Warranty all in award-winning Atlee High School VIRTUAL TOUR District! $209,950

PICTURE PERFECT TOWNHOUSE

Over 1,400 sq. ft., 3 BR’s, 2 full baths, formal dining room w/ wood floors, living room w/ wood floors & brick fireplace, kitchen with all appliances. Full-size utility room w/ washer & dryer, maintenance-free vinyl siding, front porch, concrete patio, and detached tool shed. Great Investment Property! VIRTUAL TOUR $167,500

3 BR’s w/ almost 1,300 sq. ft., new interior paint, new Friese carpet on 1st flr, newly tiled baths w/ nickel hardware, kitchen w/ new ceramic tiled flr, new countertops, new tile backsplash & new stainless steel appliances, rear privacy fenced recently, power washed & stained, electric heat pump & central air plus so much more! $139,770

BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN LIVING CAPE COD

BEAUTIFUL UPDATED HOME IN HANOVER HIGH DISTRICT

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Over 3,200 square feet, 5 BR’s including a 1st flr in-law suite, 3 ½ baths, new carpet throughout, formal rooms w/ wd flrs, FR w/ brick FP, full size laundry room & mud room, all appliances convey, ready to finish walkup attic (420 sq. ft.), 2 Zone HVAC, 2-car detached garage, fenced back yard and wrap around front porch. This home is in move-in Condition! $298,850. VIRTUAL TOUR

Colonial home with over 3,800 square feet sitting on a 3.25 wooded acre lot, 5 BR’s including a master suite with a jetted tub, 3 full baths plus 2 half baths, eat-in kitchen w/ island, wood floors throughout 1st floor, 2 Zone Heat/AC, 2 car garage, walk-up attic, rec room in basement, possibility of 7 VIRTUAL TOUR BR’s. $390,000’s

One Owner Home! Brick Front & Cedar Siding, 4 BR’s including a master suite w/ a deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, two story great room w/ 3 sided gas FP & builtin bookcases & cabinets, formal DR, eat-in kitchen w// island plus all appliances, full size utility room, 2 car attached & 2 detached garage w/ bonus room above & MORE! This Home Has It All! VIRTUAL TOUR $350,000.

GREAT PRICE IN ATLEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

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WELL-MAINTAINED COLONIAL-ATLEE DISTRICT

Almost 3,700 sq. ft., formal rooms w/ wd floors, beautiful 2-story FR w/ gas FP, huge kitchen w/ ceramic tile flrs, Corian countertops & maple cabinets, incredible master suite w/ 2 walk-in closets & sitting area, dual staircases, 1st flr office, rear deck, fenced backyard w/ manicured landscaping, ERA Warranty plus a 2VIRTUAL TOUR car garage. $397,999.

PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING VERY OPEN FLOOR PLAN

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5.1 Acres of Serenity and Tranquility Overlooking The Breathtaking Pollard Creek. First Offering Ever And You Will Not Believe The Views. Over 2,800 square feet. Two-Story Family Room With Tons Of Glass, Full Basement, And Vaulted Master Suite. Awesome Deck and Gazebo For Your Enjoyment. Hot Tub And All The Appliances Convey. This Is A Fantastic Opportunity Not To Be VIRTUAL TOUR Missed!! $350,000.

Gorgeous Home featuring over 3,000 sq. ft., 5 BR’s including a master suite & deluxe bath w/ a jetted tub, tons of wd flrs, kitchen w/ Granite countertops & stainless steel appliances, FR w/ brick FP & builtin shelves, formal rooms, 2-car rear entry garage, whole house generator, 14 seer HVAC system, 1 Acre Lot & More. One of Hanover’s Most Desirable Neighborhoods! VIRTUAL TOUR $415,000.

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AMAZING PRIVACY IN HANOVER 1995 CUSTOM BUILT RANCHER 2.66 WOODED ACRE LOT HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Beautiful brick front w/almost 4,500 sq. ft. on a wooded 2-acre lot, 5 bedrooms, 4½ baths, elegant kitchen w/Corian countertops, Pecan flrs thru out, 1st flr, dual staircase, screened porch, rear deck, 2-zone HVAC w/ gas back up, full fenced yard, automatic generator & So Much More! $550,000.

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CUSTOM BUILT ON 10 ACRES OF PRIVACY! Two story foyer & FR w/ stone FP, 4 BR’s including a 1st flr master, 3 full baths, full wrap front porch, over 1,200 sq. ft. composite decking, 2 car attached garage plus a 30x40 detached garage, awesome media room w/ Brazilian Cherry flrs, and So Much More! $84,000 under assessment. Priced $399,000.

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VIRTUAL TOUR

Wooded cul-de sac lot with spacious rear deck and fenced backyard, new vinyl siding, windows, and dimensional shingle roof. New Granite plus hardwoods floors in kitchen. Huge great room with fireplace and new carpet. Very well-maintained w/ Tasteful Décor! $262,950. VIRTUAL TOUR

Now is a great time to start thinking about getting in the swing with your Real Estate Market needs. Let an agent with the Ready Knowledge for buying and selling your home help you. Get Tripp, he can Help!

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Fall: The ideal season to give HERMAN W. ALLEN, INC. your guest bath a makeover

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2 acre lot!! Lots of room in this Cape Cod! Featuring 4 BR’s, bonus room / office, 3 full baths, large kitchen, D/R, L/R, Den w/ F/P, 2- car garage, deck, in-ground pool, hot tub and more. Below assessment, $314,950

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100% Financing Still Available Under Construction – Quick Possession! 1,400 sq. ft. rancher featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, lg. kitchen, den, custom-built cabinets, 30-year dimensional roof, Andersen windows, vinyl siding, heat pump! Gas fireplace.

NEW HOMES $184,950

KING WILLIAM – MANQUIN Wooded Lots Close-In

NEW LISTING

TANGLE OAKS

The shorter days and cooler nights that fall brings mean entertaining that once took place on porches, patios and decks is slowly beginning to wane. Soon, family and friends will gather inside the home for holiday festivities, putting the spotlight back on some of the most-used rooms, one of which is the guest bath. For most people, overnight house guests go handin-hand with the holidays. Rather than waiting until the last minute, when stress levels are already high, fall is the ideal time to begin preparing for company and refresh the guest bath. You can do a few simple things long before anyone arrives to ensure their stay is a comfortable one. In fact, updating a tired bathroom can be an easy goal to achieve on any budget. You don’t need tens of thousands of dollars. Instead, a little paint, the proper tools, a few decorating elements and some creativity will do the trick.

Large lot on pond! *266,950. This spacious home features 4 BR’s, 3 baths, den w/ stone F/P, large kitchen, hardwoods, ceramic tub, fenced rear yard and more. Below assessment!

PRICE REDUCED

Changing the color of a room with interior paint is the easiest, most cost-effective and most dramatic transformation that can be made. Since a guest bathroom can be one of the smaller rooms in a home, use colors that are light and airy. This will open up the space, making it appear larger than it really is. And, even if the guest bath is used by other family members during the rest of the year, remember that it should feel welcoming, so avoid stark whites or overly bright and trendy colors. Most importantly, don’t skimp on the painting tools. Since the walls will be the largest visual area in the bathroom, you want to ensure a professional-looking finish that can only be achieved using high-quality painting tools. Purdy’s new mini-roller system will provide a flawless finish, and its compact lightweight design helps to paint tight spaces - like behind a

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OLD CHURCH – BOUNDRY RUN 2.3 + wooded acres! Custom built by Balducci Builders. This immaculate home features 4 BR’s, 2.5 baths, huge kitchen, den w/ F/P, D/R, hardwoods, bookcases, Andersen windows and more. Below assessment, $304,950

GEORGETOWN ROAD AREA – NEW LISTING! Private 3+ acre wooded lot. 3 B/R’s, 2 bath ranch built by Balducci Builders! Has lg. kitchen w/ hardwood floors and custom cabinets, lg. den w/ hardwoods and brick f.place, front porch, huge deck and much more. Only $234,950

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