local in yellowstone
Mon. Mar 31, 2008

Attached is a picture of the Local in Yellowstone National Park.
Pictured are the children of David and Joy Morgan, left to right are
Grayson, Maggie and Austin Morgan. We were in Yellowstone in July and
took this picture in front of a herd of Bison! The kids loved looking
for animals and saw many on our trip through Yellowstone. If you need
any other information you can contact us at 779-0808.

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Taylor Epling donates her hair
Mon. Mar 31, 2008

Taylor Epling, a second grader at Pole Green Elementary School, donated ten inches of hair to Locks of Love on October 1, 2007. Taylor heard about Locks of Love last spring and grew her hair for donation to help sick children feel better. Taylor's hair was cut by Simone of Simone's Stylin' in Mechanicsville.

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State Fair Winners
Mon. Mar 31, 2008

The Merkel family of Mechanicsville wins again! Olivia (age 6) and Grace Merkel (age 5) (pictured left to right) win Best of Breed in the Junior Flown Homer Pigeon category at the 2007 State Fair. Olivia and Grace along with their father, Claude Merkel, have been putting their Mechanicsville raised homing pigeons in the State Fair of Virginia for many years and once again are winners.

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Local Boy Raises Money for Charity
Mon. Mar 31, 2008

Michael Lenzi Jr., a local Hanover resident and student at Rural Point Elementary School, held his first lemonade stand last month. He set up shop at the Pole Green Produce stand. Thanks to Gwen and her generous staff, the local residents, family, and friends Michael raised $89.50 for the animals at the Hanover Humane Society. He also added some of his own savings to his grand total to benefit the animals. Michael hopes to make this an annual event.

submitted by Michael Sr. & Denise Lenzi (his very proud parents)

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Allen Brothers in San Marcos TX
Mon. Mar 31, 2008

Forest Allen and Wyatt Allen share the Mechanicsville Local on New Years Day in Gruene Texas. The Allen brothers currently reside in San Marcos TX near Austin to pursue their musical careers. Forest, a VT graduate, is a singer songwriter. Wyatt, a VCU graduate, is a professional bass player.

Submitted by Bonita Allen

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