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The search begins for new superintendent By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND -- The process for going forward selecting a new superintendent for Hanover County Public Schools took a major step forward at last week’s regularly scheduled Hanover County School Board meeting. After considering a variety of options, members opted for a RFP (request for proposal) procurement process to assist the county in its superintendent search. The board considered a full RFP process that usually takes about six weeks and a quick quote procedure that is more streamlined time-wise but requires a more detailed summary of services.
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Interim superintendent Dr. Robert “Rick” Richardson attended his first school board meeting and board member Marla Coleman, participated in her first meeting as Henry District representative.
The quick quote option also forces the board to accept the lowest bid, an element that troubled some members. Assistant superintendent David Myers outlined the pre-
vious RFP the county issued when Dr. Stewart Roberson left the system five years ago, and noted the “RFP process offers a broad concept of services.”
Myers introduced a draft detailing the summary of proposed work. The quick quote process requires a more detailed summary of services. Both could be issued within a week, according to Myers. “What’s before you tonight is whether you want to use the quick quote process or the RFP process,” Myers said. Ashland District representative Hank Lowry asked if the board was required to award the bid to the lowest bidder, and if there was a possibility of speeding up the process. “This is a plum job. People are going to want to work with us,” Lowry said. “We should be able to have a firm hired by Aug. 15,” Lowry said. Beaverdam District representative John Axselle, who see SEARCH pg. 7
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By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND -- Tom Wulf, executive director of the Ashland Main Street Association, is a familiar face around the Town of
Ashland not only because of his participation in a major town organization, but also because of his reputation as a talented videographer. Wulf is known for his see WULF pg. 8
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The winners of The Mechanicsville Local’s 2015 Hanover Tomato Festival Coloring Contest were, from left, Kiara Weatherless, first place, and Ainsleigh McGhee second place, in the 5- to 7-year-old division, while Sophie Lynn captured first place and Haili Martin second place in the 8- to 10-year-old category. The coloring contest is sponsored by Battlefield Press Inc., Hanover Pediatric Dentistry and The Dance Company.
Reynolds fall semester open registration begins July 27 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Reynolds Community College open registration for the 2015 fall semester starts Monday, July 27. Through the start of classes on Aug. 24, students can register 24 hours per day online by visiting www. reynolds.edu.
Students also can register in person in Enrollment Services (formerly Student Success Centers) located on each campus from July 27 to Aug. 14 and Aug. 17 to Aug. 21. Reynolds Community College has three campuses: Parham Road Campus at 1651 East Parham Road in Henrico County, Downtown Campus at 700 E. Jackson
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North Anna Battlefield designated a Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail
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OSWELL -- The North Anna Battlefield Park has been designated a Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. The North Anna Battlefield Park is maintained by the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department and encompasses 172 acres and over six miles of well-maintained and marked trails through an oak-hickory forest. Information provided by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries showcases the wildlife at North Anna: “Year-round bird residents include a variety of woodpecker and other common species, such as American Robin, Mourning Dove, Blue Jay, Northern Cardinals, Carolina Chickadee and Tufted Titmice. “Other observable wildlife includes the White-tailed Deer, Gray Squirrel and other small mammals. During the spring and summer, birders may see or hear red-eyed Vireo, Ovenbird, Wood Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Great Crested Flycatcher, Yellow Warbler, Black-and-white Warbler, Yellow-billed Cuckoo and Blue-gray Gnatcatchers. “Observable species along the river include: Bald Eagles, Belted Kingfisher, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Northern Parula, Common Yellowthroat, Eastern Kingbird, Great Blue Heron and Osprey. “Lizards and skinks may be observed around the trails and
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dragonflies may also be observed around the river. Wintertime visitors include Yellow-rumped Warbler, Ruby- and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Hermit Thrush and Red-breasted Nuthatch. “During spring, a variety of migrating warblers may be seen such as the Black-throated Green and Blackburnian. It may also be pos-
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planting of trees to increase sustained tree canopy cover, which will enhance water quality in the region. The Richmond Urban Tree Canopy Initiative, which is a joint venture of the Virginia Department of Forestry and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, will accept grant proposals through Sept. 1, 2015.
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Funding for the program comes from the U.S. Forest Service Chesapeake Watershed Forestry Program, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Altria Co. “We have about $80,000 available for the Richmond Urban Tree Canopy Initiative,� said Barbara White, VDOF’s urban and community forestry partnership coordinator. “We’re looking for interested people from neighborhoods, nonprofit organizations and local and regional governments who want to improve their communities.� Grant proposals must be for at least $1,000 up to a maximum of $10,000. Grant recipients will have to provide a 30 percent match through either funding or in-kind support, such as volunteer time. To learn more or to receive a grant application, contact Lara Johnson at 434-220-9185 or via email at lara.johnson@dof.virginia.gov. The deadline to apply is Sept. 1, 2015.
sible to observe Spotted Sandpipers near the river.� In addition to wildlife, the park contains some of the most pristine Confederate and Union earthworks and interpretive trails in the country. These historic markers and interpretive signs offer information about rifle pits, trenches and the days when more than 150,000 soldiers faced one another in battle. There are 23 interpretive historic markers on the trail that were donated by the Blue & Gray Education Society. This often overlooked battle at the North Anna River was an important part of the 1864 Overland Campaign, which consisted of major battles at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna and Cold Harbor leading to the siege at Petersburg. This campaign was significant because it pitted Gen. Ulysses S. Grant against Gen. Robert E. Lee for the first time and represented a change in overall Union military tactics to a war of attrition, leading to an escalation of casualties, and an eventual hastening of the end of the war and reunification of the country. North Anna Battlefield Park is located at 11576 Verdon Road, Doswell, VA 23047. For park information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or visit www.hanovercounty.gov Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.
Painting business celebrates 10 years Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Widespread Solutions LLC recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with the unveiling of a new logo and renewed commitment to excellence. Company owner J. Daniel Payne started the business in June 2005 with an old 1984 pickup truck and a helper. Today, Widespread Solutions LLC employs over 20 craftsmen. In December 2014, Payne was sworn in as the sergeantat-arms of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) Richmond Chapter. As part of its 10-year anniversary celebration, Widespread Solutions LLC underwent a logo transformation to more clearly establish their focus on painting and improvements. “We are very proud of our successes to date. Our attention to detail, customer relations and extreme hard work continues to be the backbone of Widespread Solutions LLC. Celebrating 10 years is very exciting,� Payne said. “We remain active in the PDCA so that we may better serve our clients and the industry. I
am extremely grateful to all of the trust we have received from our clients over the years. We continue to be dedicated to honesty, integrity, quality and respect.� Founded in 1884, the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) is a national trade association dedicated to the success of painting and decorating contractors through ethics, education and excellence. PDCA is recognized and supported by many industry manufacturers and suppliers as the premier organization committed to helping professional painting and decorating contractors improve their business. PDCA is the only trade association dedicated to the success of painting and decorating contractors. Nearly 2,000 contractors in America and Canada are members. Widespread Solutions (WS) LLC of Ashland is a residential and commercial painting company that services areas all around Richmond. Established in 2005, WS LLC offers a wide variety of interior and exterior painting and improvement services. For more information, contact J. Daniel Payne at danielp@widespreadsolutions.net or visit widespreadsolutions.net.
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Kiwanis Club of Ashland seeking new members ASHLAND -- The Kiwanis Club of Ashland is actively seeking men and women who want to make a difference in their community for membership. “We would like serviceminded adults in Ashland, other parts of Hanover County and adjacent counties to get to know us and consider becoming an active part of our Kiwanis Club,” Kevin Whitehorne, club president-elect and membership chair, said. Kiwanis International is a global organization of members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Annually, its members provide over 18 million service hours, conduct 150,000 service projects, and raise more than $100 million for communities, families and supportive projects. Founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, Kiwanis is active in
80 countries throughout the world. (Women were first welcomed as members in 1987, and the current president of Kiwanis International is a woman.) The Kiwanis Club of Ashland, Hanover’s only Kiwanis Club, was established in 1923 and has been in continuous operation for 92 years. With an average membership of 60 to 70, Ashland Kiwanis actively sponsors and provides member involvement and financial support for Key Clubs in four area high schools, a CKI Club at Randolph-Macon College and the Aktion Club for adults with disabilities. The club’s perfect attendance program involves four area elementary schools. The club also has a reading mentors program at Henry Clay Elementary School and a four-year college/ technical school scholarship program for eligible, selected Key Club graduates. The club also plans and runs
the annual Ashland Old Time Holiday Parade, conducts quarterly highway trash collections along stretches of Route 54 and provides both adult and Key Club volunteers for Ashland Train Day. To raise funds to support the sponsored youth service organizations and other service projects, Ashland Kiwanians can be found working at the Ashland Strawberry Faire, Ashland Street Parties and the Hobo Diner on Train Day. The club also collaborates with Market Ashland Partnership to hold “casino” night events. “To learn more about us, visit our website, www.ashlandvakiwanis.org, or give me a call at 804-798-8959,” Whitehorne said. “We’d love to have you be our guest at one of our twicemonthy dinner meetings at Estes Dining Hall at R-MC, or, better yet, join us for one of our service projects,” Whitehorne said.
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Superintendent search can be a daunting task
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hile the Hanover County School Board prepares for the very important — and maybe even somewhat intimidating — process of filling the position of superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, we are trying to maintain a sense of optimism as to how members move forward. It just so happens this writer has traveled that road before and, unfortunately, the outcome — as the old saying goes — left a bitter taste for those who volunteered their time and efforts to interview and recommend a qualified leader for the school system in my hometown. The school board appointed community members and I was among those selected (with, I might add, the blessing of my employer). Committee members were excited to be part of such a significant task. We put in many hours with candidates and as a group discussing them. But, as is typical in West Virginia, despite having met with educators that had impressive resumes, the school board appointed a politico’s relative. She was in education, but didn’t have the strong credentials some brought to the table. That’s just how it seems to go there. Yes, it’s sad — and frustrating.
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At least one candidate was vocal in expressing disappointment in the process. Yours truly agreed. Don’t go through the motions of spending the taxpayers’ money if you already have a candidate in mind. I don’t expect we’ll find the type of political maneuverings I’m familiar with from what seems like another life. To the Hanover County School Board, I have a hope for a search that is without question or controversy. I also hope that what matters most — the students — will remain in the forefront in filling such an important post. Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson continued a legacy started by her predecessor, Dr. Stewart D. Roberson, in that Hanover County Public Schools stands out and is envied across the region and throughout the state. This is our expectation. Whoever moves into the superintendent’s office in a full-time capacity accepts some challenges, as well as countless successes. As the search progresses, the students are the reason for any decision the school board makes. Let’s keep that in mind when naming a successor to Dr. Wilson. The future depends on it. Melody Kinser Joy Monopoli Publisher Melody Kinser Managing Editor Denine D’Angelo Production Manager David Lawrence Sports Editor Meredith Rigsby News Editor Tom Haynie Sales Representative Sarah O. Suttles Sales Representative Online: www.mechlocal.com For news: news@mechlocal.com For events: events@mechlocal.com For advertising: sales@mechlocal.com For classifieds: cgrant@mechlocal.com For circulation: mwall@mechlocal.com
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Teachers that care and politicians that do not By Ragan Phillips Special to The Hanover Local David Brooks has written a thought–provoking book, “The Road to Character.” I would recommend Brooks’ book to anyone who has an interest in the need for and the value of character in our everyday lives. Brooks asked people to respond with their thoughts about finding a purpose in life. I quote the response the Brooks query received from one Michigan school teacher: “Before class, I would sometimes sit in the chair of a student who was having a lot of trouble and pray that I might be a blessing to him that day.” When I read those words I could only think about the many wonderful teachers in our Hanover County Public Schools who must feel the same way. In their classrooms they see students struggling, not only academically but also because of outside issues, to get through the day. I know their hearts go out to these children. Figuratively speaking, perhaps even literally, these teachers want to sit in the student’s chair and pray that they can help. Teachers did not come to their vocation as a way to become personally wealthy. They became teachers because they love “teaching,” because they want to help students “learn” and because they want their students to become productive members of society. But, in my opinion, teachers, the school system and our 18,000 students are being given the “back of the hand” by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the Hanover County School Board. County financial support of our schools, controlled by the BOS, has been slashed by $10 million over the past few years. Long overdue renovation of school facilities has been replaced by a new courthouse. Public education receives, year after year, a decreasing share of the county’s General Fund. Some 300 teachers and staff have been eliminated. The workload has increased, for example, high school teachers are now teaching six 45-minute classes with some 150-plus individual students in these classes. There is no time for these teachers to sit in that student‘s chair and think about how to help! There is no time for teachers to help their students move along that “road to character.” When questions from county residents are asked of the school board they are answered with silence. One county resident responded to one of my previous opinion articles by writing: “I think common courtesy would require at least an answer to communications from citizens . . . even if that answer might be an explanation of why the request or suggestion could not be implemented at this time. In addition, I believe that members of the school board, of all people, would feel an urgency to respond to the concerns of students, who cared enough to communicate their thoughts and/or recommendations. I am
sad to learn that such courtesy and responsibility is not being demonstrated at this time.” The school board no longer releases, in the official minutes of their meetings, information about teacher resignation. Some recent feedback from experienced Hanover County high school teachers who are leaving the system, obtained in interviews conducted by students (Hanover Students for Freedom of Information and Learning) and reported to the school board at their June 9 meeting, may explain why the board is silent on resignations: “In the trenches we’re dying . . . I feel like I’m a pawn . . .” “As a teacher, I feel that I am not leaving Hanover, Hanover has left its teachers.” “I went from 100 to 155 students this year . . . It’s simply too many kids . . . and not enough time to be the teacher I know these kids deserve.” Here is the bottom line. If the residents and taxpayers of Hanover County do not stand up and demand support for teachers and the public school system it will fail. Past superintendents Stewart Roberson and Jamelle Wilson built the foundation of a fine school system. But that system is being slowly undermined by publicly elected officials and their appointees who fail to aggressively support the schools. I am sure that everyone reading this article knows of teachers who exemplify this attribute of heart-felt caring for their students. I ask you to take a few moments, put that observation into words, and send it to me. If your readers will help, we could publish a much-needed tribute to Hanover County teachers. And, should you happen to be concerned about our school system, you could communicate that concern with the school board and/or the board of supervisors or as a letter to the editor. If you . . . the parents of students, the residents of the county, the business owners . . . remain silent there will be no change in this slow strangulation of public education in Hanover County. Ragan Phillips is a resident of Ashland, welcomes comments and criticism of his articles and can be reached at rtphil504@gmail.com.
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participated in the meeting under the board’s new remote access policy, asked if the board could utilize the county’s normal procurement process. Myers said that process is limited to projects under $10,000 and speculated the search would require an amount that exceeds that limit. “I would recommend that we consider an RFP process mainly from the standpoint that it is a critical selection and we would want the flexibility of discussing different items and approaches from different firms,� Axselle said. He noted the RFP provides the most freedom for the board to select a search firm, a process that Myers suggests will cost from $15,000 to $25,000. “I think the RFP process gives us the flexibility we need to make such a critical decision,� Axselle concluded. The earliest date the county could proceed with the search under the RFP process would be Sept. 15. “Our chance of finding the best qualified person is
always full of life. She was a fun and loving daughter, wife, mother and friend. She was always there for you if you needed someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on and never missed her kids’ sports games and award ceremonies. She had ADAMS a love for animals, dancing, music (especially Luke Bryan and Rascal Flatts) and always knew how to have a good time. She would do anything for you no matter what and her dedication to her family and friends will always be remembered. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2015, at Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. Interment followed in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
enhanced by going with the RFP process. We want to look for the very best candidate, and that requires a few more dollars and a few more days,� said newest board member Marla Coleman, who participated in her first meeting as Henry District representative. “I don’t want to tie us into a lowest bid situation,� chairman Bob Hundley, Chickahominy District, said. “I think you get the best bang for your buck with the RFP process and certainly have more say in who you select.� Axselle moved to pursue the RFP process. All seven members opted for the RFP system and instructed staff to prepare paperwork and issue the necessary documents. “The thing that worries me about the quick quote process is that we are married to the lowest bidder. That’s a shot in the dark,� vice chair Sue Dibble, South Anna District, said. She also asked about a projected end date for the process. “When could we anticipate having a superintendent on board?� “Certainly we can hit the
December vote by the board,� Myers responded. The board also approved a proposal establishing a Regional Governor’s School for Career and Technical Education in Hanover. A focus group comprised of business leaders, educators, students, government officials and everyday citizens provided the guidance for the final draft presented at the July 14 meeting. “The document is an extraordinary piece of work,� Dr. Jonathan Lewis said. “We had a tremendous amount of feedback.� The proposal is for a threeweek summer program for gifted students from 32 districts. “We are hoping this will become a prototype so this program can be replicated around the state,� Lewis said. The proposal must be approved by the Virginia Board of Education and the General Assembly. The plan hopes to begin in the fall of 2016 with about 40 students. “There is not a program like see SEARCH, pg. 12
memorial contributions may be made in Robin’s memory to the SPCA or Humane Society. In memory of Robin, please wear the color purple, it was her favorite color.
be sorely missed. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 in Woodland Cemetery, Ashland.
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LARRY JONES Larry Jones, departed this life July 16, 2015. Owens Funeral Services, in Ashland is handling arrangements..
ALFRED WINSTON Alfred Wilder Winston, Sr., of Hanover, Va., departed this life July 19, 2015. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland.
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documentary work including “The Center of the ‘Center of the Universe’ – Profile of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center,” “A Tale of Two Cities: The Circuit City Story” and biennial videos for the Ashland Musical Variety Show. Wulf grew up in Arlington and began his career at the University of Virginia, where he studied for two years before deciding to transfer to the University of Missouri to pursue broadcast journalism. “I was pretty idealistic when I went to college. I had seen what the media had done for women’s rights and civil rights and the Vietnam War, and I thought I could save the world by going into television news,” Wulf said. “I just thought it’s a very powerful medium and I could do great things in that arena.” At the University of Missouri, Wulf met his wife Ellen, who was also getting a journalism degree, and they both began working at the college news station, KOMU-TV, an ABC News affiliate. After graduation, the pair both got jobs at another ABC affiliate, WCBD-TV, located in Charleston, South Carolina. “It’s a great town, but, at the time, it was like the number one per capita murder rate in the world and so I spent a lot of time covering crime and lots of crime,” Wulf said. “So I kind of lost . . . the journalism thing kind of lost its veneer, actually having to work every day in a newsroom environment where you had to get something on the air and the more sensationalistic the better. So it was a little disillusioning, but I’m still a huge fan of broadcast journalism and the power that it has.” It was the early 1980s, and Wulf possessed a skill that very few in the world had experience with: video technology.
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During that time most television stations were still using film cameras, and video technology was just coming onto the consumer market, according to Wulf. After their stint in South Carolina, Wulf and his wife quit their jobs and moved to Atlanta, Georgia, where they secured positions at a small company that was opening its first dozen super stores. That company would eventually evolve into electronics giant Circuit City. Wulf spent 12 years working for Circuit City. During his first two years with the company, he was in video sales before being promoted to a management position.
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While in that management position, Wulf moved to different locations around the country to help open stores and train staff, including Nashville, Tennessee; Pompano Beach, Florida; and Austin, Texas. He was then offered a management training position in Richmond, where the company’s headquarters was located, and decided it was time to plant some roots. His wife had just had their first child, a son, and Wulf didn’t want to have to keep moving his family from place to place. Following 12 years with Circuit City, Wulf took a job with CarMax, a subsidiary of Circuit City at the time, as assistant vice president of store operations and management. “I saw the writing on the wall. There were things that Circuit City was doing back in the late ’90s that didn’t make sense to me,” Wulf said. “They stopped doing customer surveys. They dropped their centralized training department, and the one thing that made Circuit City different from its competitors like Best Buy was the people who were working at Circuit City actually knew something about the product they were selling. When you lost that training you lost your competitive advantage.” At CarMax, Wulf was responsible for internal video production, management training, sales training, customer relations and event planning, among other tasks. He stayed with CarMax for another 12 years before, in about 2009, he had the opportunity to start his own production company, WulfTeam Productions.
“I really love the video work and -- when an opportunity came up for me to start my own company -- I took advantage of that,” he said. When Wulf took his position at CarMax, he had already been spreading the Circuit City story for years. He thought Circuit City’s evolution was a great story about how to build a solid company. He would share with people a story about a guy that moved to Richmond from New York and opened up a television sales shop on Broad Street that eventually grew to become the nation’s largest electronics retailer. However, in the end, the family left the company and things started to go downhill. “It’s like the rise and fall of Rome, watching Circuit City,” Wulf said. “But, it was a great story. I realized that when I left CarMax. There was nobody to tell that story anymore because I was like the last person to move from Circuit City over to CarMax when the company first started growing.” Wulf called the former CEO of Circuit City and told him he was interested in telling his family’s story. He interviewed the son of the original owner of Circuit City, as well as other people he had known throughout his time with the company. Wulf put together a documentary about the rise and fall of Circuit City and it was well received by the community. “A Tale of Two Cities: The Circuit City Story” first premiered at the Virginia Film Festival and also had a Richmond premier at the Byrd Theatre. At WulfTeam Productions, Wulf does the majority of the video work; however, he does offer internships. For the Circuit City documentary, a VCU student majoring in kinetic imaging helped him with graphics and animation. Wulf also has worked on a documentary about the railroad history of Ashland, filmed a video for Hanover Habitat for Humanity, done work for Housing Virginia and produced premovie slideshows for the Ashland Theatre. In addition, every other year, Wulf puts together a film about the Ashland Musical Variety Show. “I love my video work,” Wulf said. “I don’t insert much of myself into their work because people are very passionate about what they do. I think it’s much better for me to let them kind of tell their story than create some type of narration for them that doesn’t actually capture their emotions and their testimonials and what they feel as a result of their experiences.” WulfTeam Productions offers complete turnkey video services, including concept development, scriptwriting, directing, shooting, editing and DVD duplication, according to the website, http://wulfteamproductions.com/.
CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, July 22 The Hanover Chamber of Commerce’s New Suite Luncheon will present a program on “Social Media Success’’ from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Roma Ristorante Italiano at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. The workshop will focus on how to use social media sites as a business professional, how to maintain your reputation and discuss the balance of personal versus professional sharing. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m. The program starts at 11:45 a.m. The luncheon is being sponsored by Union Bank & Trust. Farm Credit is the patron sponsor. New Suite is designed for professionals looking for new networking skills. It is targeted for those who are new to the chamber, their profession, Hanover County or just want to energize their business. A team of young professionals and board members plan the New Suite series. Registration is $15 for members (early registration) and $20 late registration and non-members and includes lunch. Payments may be made online via PayPal, check or cash on-site. For more information, call 804-798-8130 or visit info@hanoverchamberva.com.
Saturday, July 25 Zumba Kids: A Music & Motion Party will take place from 10:30 to
11:30 a.m. at the Ashland Branch Library for those ages 3 to 10. Learn new ways to move to fun music at the Zumba party. Healthy snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.
Tuesday, July 28 Hanover County Department of Social Services Board meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Hanover County Social Services at 12304 Washington Highway in Ashland. The meeting is open to the public.
Saturday, Aug. 8 The John Marshall High School Class of 1950 will hold its 65-year reunion. Classmates who have not been contacted are asked to call Richard Neely at 804-262-3992 for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 13 American Legion Post 175 and McGuire VA Medical Center’s Rural Health Program will be hosting the second annual Veteran Outreach Forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Post at 9700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Veterans are invited to come by the Post with their questions about membership and VA benefits. Representatives will be on-site to support veterans with information on
several services. Spouses, families and loved ones of veterans are encouraged to attend. Light food and drinks will be provided. For more information, call Jerry Tate, American Legion Post 175, at 804-723-4225 or 804690-6622 (mobile) or Sharon Rhone, rural health integrator, McGuire VA Medical Center, at 804-674-5000, ext. 3382, or Sharon.Rhone@va.gov.
August 21 Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert on at 7 p.m. Ministering to us with their music will be The Finneys and Danny Figgins. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road, Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information please call 7985512, 798-5513, 798-6179 or Carlton at 651-4544.
Saturday, Oct. 10 Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1985 will gather from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Havana 59 at 16 N. 17th St. in Shockoe Bottom in historic Downtown Richmond for their 30th Anniversary Class Reunion. The evening will include music, heavy hor d’oeuvres and photography. The cost is $40 for one person or $75 per couple and is due by Oct. 5. To download the registration form or for payment or other
information, visit the Class of 1985’s 30th Anniversary Facebook page at www.facebook.com/phhs19852015 . Additional information is available by calling the Reunion Committee at 804-385-5110. Members of the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 will gather at the Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club for their 45th Reunion. For more information, contact Sandy Robbins at sprobbins57@gmail.com or 804723-5638 or access Lee-Davis Class of 1970 on Facebook to register.
Saturday, Oct. 17 Lee-Davis High School Class of 1985 will hold its 30-year reunion. For more information and to submit contact information, email LDHS85@hotmail.com or visit LeeDavisReunions. com/85.
Wednesdays Center of the Universe (COTU) Brewery will be hosting its Beirgarten Series from 6 to 9 p.m. Food trucks will be on-site while live music is performed on the beer garden stage. The venue also will have eight different draft selections available.
Thursdays Relay Food Truck will be located on Duncan Street behind the Town
Hall building in the Farmer’s Market Lot between Thompson Street and Hanover Avenue from 3:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturdays The Ashland Farmer’s Market will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at 121 Thompson St. The farmer’s market is a producers-only market, in which all products come from within a 30-mile radius of Town Hall. Vendors offer an array of vegetables and herbs, fruits and berries, honey from Route 54, fresh-cut flowers and potted plants, baked goods with local and sustainable ingredients, grass-fed and pastured meats and eggs.
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The Gallery Artist Show at Gallery Flux “We come just about every month,” Ashland resident Sylvia Spagna said. She and her husband, Mayor George Spagna, ASHLAND -- Ashland is known for enjoy showing their support for local busiRandolph-Macon College and its quaint nesses and Ashland’s First Thursdays. train stop, but the Center of the Universe First Thursdays was created in Ashland also is a center of artistic talent. around the time that Gallery Flux opened Gallery Flux is an outlet for some of in late 2011. Virginia’s most creative artists to share their Ashland resident Hugh Joyce, the galpassion with their community. lery’s owner, promotOn Thursday, ed the initiative to July 2, Gallery support local arts Flux hosted one and businesses in of its popular Ashland. Gallery Artist Much like First Group Shows. Fridays in cities These particular such as Richmond, shows feature new First Thursdays pieces from over events feature gal30 artists who prelery shows and viously displayed occasionally deals their work in the at local restaurants gallery. Located for attending art behind a phoevents. tography studio, Locals visited the gallery shows Flux Thursday for Work by Lisa Neher, Fonda Cody that art and wonmore than paintder can be found ings and dinner in unexpected deals. Handmade places. Photos by Natalie Miller for The Hanover Local jewelry, pottery “There’s a cer- Linda Hollett-Bazouzi demonstrates her and sculptures tain bit of beauty in painting technique. mingled with the the weeds around gallery viewers as a trashcan,” Linda they wandered Hollet-Bazouzi between wall spaces and artists’ exhibits. said while demonstrating her painting techHollet-Bazouzi’s observation of beauty niques for the gallery’s attendees. in simplicity and nature was found in her Hollet-Bazouzi has painted en plein air, fellow artists’ compositions -- and even in or “in open air” style for 10 years. This the materials used to create their work. method typically requires that the painter Louise Ellis’ handmade jewelry was Mixed Media Pieces by Paul Germain complete their piece in one sitting, usually crafted from natural resources such as coral, outside. shark’s teeth, horse hair and turquoise. Though that particular evening was too Rivers, country sides, animals and boats cloudy for Hollet-Bazouzi to properly disoffer a peaceful backdrop to Flux’s walls. play her usual outdoor method, she brought Colorful, more abstract pieces also were her oil paints inside and painted a landscape unveiled that evening, including the works from a photograph she took on a drive so of Amy Harris and Paul Germain. that onlookers could watch her work. The opening night was full of friendly Hollet-Bazouzi, who studied fine arts at conversation and enough talent to inspire all Radford College [now Radford University], to find beauty in everyday things. has had her work in Flux since its earliest The Gallery Artist Group Show will shows. remain in Flux until early August. Artists’ friends and family attended the Pieces from the gallery can be viewed gallery opening to support their loved ones and purchased at the website, www.galand local art. leryflux.com.
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Spiral Lid Piece by Fonda Cody
Scribble Vases by Jocelyn Braxton Armstrong
“Lost Boy” by Helene Roberts
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Students at Beaverdam Elementary School (BES) recently hosted nearly 30 community and school leaders at the school’s second annual Leadership Day. They organized activities to highlight the skills they had learned from Stephen Covey’s book, “The Leader in Me,” which is a children’s version of Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. Students gave presentations and sang songs explaining each of the seven habits. They also shared their leadership notebooks with the group that outlined various leadership activities in which they had participated during the year. In addition, students led their guests on a tour of their school, served snacks to guests, and cleaned up at the conclusion of the event. Kindergarten students are shown teaching about the seventh habit in Covey’s book, “Sharpening the Saw.”
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These Patrick Henry High School students, who were freshmen during the 2014-2015 school year, took part in Destination Imagination, formerly known as Odyssey of the Mind. They are: Hannah Hobson, Zach Kahler, Kendall Kalber and Rachel Walsh. Their team name is Toxic Foxes and they attended the Destination Imagination state competition in Harrisonburg. They placed first in their team challenge and third overall, which qualified them to compete at the global competition at the University of Tennessee. This same group of students won the Renaissance Award in an earlier local meet. The Renaissance Award recognizes teams who demonstrate extraordinary amounts of effort and preparation in their solutions or outstanding skill in engineering, design or performance.
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Ashland student honored at SkillsUSA Staff Report news@mechlocal.com LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – A student from Ashland who studies at The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology was among the winners of the nation’s highest awards at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Kevin Sisson of Ashland received a Skill Point Certificate in Automotive Service Technology. Industry leaders representing more than 600 businesses, corporations, trade associations and unions recognized the students for demonstrating excellence in 100 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions, such as robotics, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. All competitions are designed, run and judged by industry using industry standards. Top student winners received gold, silver and bronze medallions. Many also received prizes such as tools of their trade or scholarships to further their careers and education. The SkillsUSA Championships is for high school and college-level students who are members of the 360,000-member SkillsUSA organization. In addition, Skill Point Certificates were awarded in 86 occupational and leadership areas to students who achieved a high score defined by industry. The SkillsUSA Championships have been a premier event since 1967. The Skill Point Certificates were introduced in 2009 as a component of the SkillsUSA Work
Force Ready System. “More than 6,000 students from every state in the nation came to compete in the SkillsUSA Championships this week,” said Tim Lawrence, SkillsUSA executive director. “This is the SkillsUSA partnership at its best. Students, instructors and industry representatives are working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce and every student excels. These students prove that career and technical education expands opportunities.” According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who take three or more career and technical education (CTE) programs in high school are more likely to attend college and stay there to graduate. In fact, 79 percent of CTE concentrators enrolled in postsecondary education within two years of high school graduation. Students in CTE programs have a higher-than-average high school graduation rate. Research has shown the average high school graduation rate for students concentrating in CTE programs is 90 percent, compared to an average national freshman graduation rate of 80 percent. Industry support of the SkillsUSA Championships is valued at over $36 million in donated time, equipment, cash and material. All competitions are run and judged by industry experts using industry standards for employment. These contests assess hands-on, employability and academic skills. More than 1,700 industry judges and technical committee members participated this
year. The SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System was developed as an extension of the SkillsUSA mission and supported by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. The system recognizes students for excellence in occupational training. It also assesses and documents the entry-level technical proficiency and cumulative experiences of candidates. For more information about the SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System, visit www.workforcereadysystem.com. About SkillsUSA SkillsUSA (www.SkillsUSA.org) is a notfor-profit association that serves more than 312,000 highschool, college and postsecondary student members and their instructors in trade, technical and skilled service instructional programs. An additional 48,000 alumni members are actively involved annually. SkillsUSA partners educators and students with business and industry to help ensure the United States has a well-prepared rising skilled workforce. SkillsUSA has the active support of more than 600 companies, trade associations and labor unions at the national level. Founded as the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America in 1965, its annual membership, totaled over 50 years, exceeds 11.9 million. SkillsUSA programs teach leadership, citizenship and character development to complement technical skill training. The organization emphasizes respect for the dignity of work, ethics, workmanship, scholarship and safety.
Graduations and recogintions STAUNTON – Three Hanover County residents graduated from Mary Baldwin College. They are: Amanda Slemaker of Montpelier, who earned a Bachelor of Arts cum laude; H. Smith of Glen Allen, who earned a Bachelor of Arts; and Ashley Casey of Glen Allen, who earned a Bachelor of Arts.
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STANDISH, MAINE -- Francee Darlington of Doswell graduated from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine with a Master of Health Adminstration. Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. For more information, visit www. sjcme.edu.
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HAMPDEN-SYDNEY – Two Hanover County residents were recognized during the Final Convocation at HampdenSydney College. Receiving awards were: Brian Collins of Montpelier and Max Dash of Glen Allen.
GLEN ALLEN -- The Hanover Industrial Airpark Business Association will present “Access to Capital: Benefits of Government Loan Programs” during its Lunch & Learn series from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the Hampton Inn & Suites at 1101 Technology Park Drive in Glen Allen. Nathalia Artus, vice president/government loan program manager at EVB, will be the keynote spesker. Topics to be addressed include: Get the facts and benefits of government loan programs; risk mitigation programs offered by state and federal agencies; introduction of economic scenario; Small Business Administration (SBA) programs; Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) programs; and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs. A question-and-answer period will be included. The cost is $10 for member and $15 for guests. For more information, visit www.hiapba.com.
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this around the country. People will be looking at how we put this program to work,” Lewis said. Workforce readiness and career training are hot educational topics nationwide, and the program is designed to put Hanover County on the cutting edge of the movement toward technical training and career readiness. “We believe it’s going to be a very important program, and one that will grow over time. We hope you will approve it tonight,” Lewis said. The retired Fauquier County superintendent said the proposal is only the initial portion of a long process. “The proposal is just the first step,” Lewis said. The logistics of the program will be worked out beginning this fall. “There’s a lot of work left.” “It’s a phenomenal proposal,” Mechanicsville representative Roger Bourassa said. Del. Christopher Peace, R-97, introduced the first proposal for the planning grant and, with the help of co-sponsor Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, secured the $100,000 required to initiate the planning process for the new Regional Governor’s CTE summer school program. The board also held its annual organizational meeting where Bob Hundley was elected chair for the upcoming year and Sue Dibble will serve as vice chair. The meeting also was the first for interim superintendent Dr. Robert “Rick” Richardson.
Hanover Humane does more than seek homes for cats and dogs like PetSmart and Petco is that it is able to offer clients a “boutique-style” experience for their SHLAND — The pets. Hanover Humane Unlike corporate stores, the Society in Ashland Humane Society requires that pet is unique in that it owners make an appointment to provides grooming and board- get their animal groomed, usualing services to local pet own- ly about a week or so in advance, ers, amenities that most humane and only so many dogs will be societies do not offer. groomed per day. In addition, Formed in July 1986, the the small staff size allows the Hanover Human Society began groomers and bathers to develop offering grooming and boarding a rapport with the animals, as services in 2006 when it pur- most pets are repeat customers. chased, and began operating, at “You get the same people each what was previously known as time; you know our groomers the Yopaka Kennels. pretty much do the same dogs. The five-acre facility includes They have just like you have your multiple buildings and features particular doctor you like to go individual rooms to and people “Groomers will with us have where potential adopters can visit often catch a lot the particular with adoptable of things, physical groomer they pets, an on-site problems. Because like to go to. office space, a people don’t often That groomer kennel consisting go to the vet as usually grooms of 71 dog runs, the dog each grooming facili- often as they bring time, they’re ties, a gift shop their pets to the familiar with and a Paw Paw groomer.” the dogs, the Path, or a dog ANDY PAINE dogs get to walking trail that Operations Director know the goes through the Hanover Humane Society groomers, they woods around the are a lot more facility. comfortable when they come in; “The majority of our work is it’s a lot less stress on the animal. done by volunteers; we do have And then cats, they get so they some paid staff to operate the like coming here,” Paine said. kennel facility here in Ashland,” Because the Hanover said Andy Paine, operations Humane Society groomers are director at Hanover Humane able to provide the extra time Society. “We do full-service and care for these pets compared boarding and grooming there to big box stores, they also are also, and the proceeds from that more likely to notice if somehelp offset our operating costs.” thing is wrong with the animal. The main groomer for the “Groomers will often catch a Hanover Humane Society has lot of things, physical problems. 30 years of experience and the Because people don’t often go organization also has a trained to the vet as often as they bring bather on-site. their pets to the groomer,” Paine What sets Hanover Humane said. “So a lot of times they’ll Society apart from big box stores catch, you know, masses or
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little growths or problems with the teeth and things like that. You don’t get that when you’re going to one of these big box places where they’ve got five or six groomers and you’re getting somebody different each time —they don’t know the animal.” In addition to grooming and boarding services, the Hanover Humane Society also provides a Wellness Clinic every first and third Wednesday of each month and Loving Critter Camp for kids during the summer. The Wellness Clinic is not a full-service veterinary facility, but does offer preventative care for healthy animals, including routine vaccines and testing. The Wellness Clinic is open to the public from 4 to 5:45 p.m. twice a month and clients are seen on a first come, first served basis. A $45 exam fee will apply for clients with five or more animals seeing the vet at any one clinic. Loving Critter Camp is a day camp that takes place every summer. At the camp, children make crafts and participate in other activities. Hanover Human Society’s Loving Critter Camp also teaches children about different types of animals and how to care for them. “We’ll have people bring in birds or we’ll have canine officers bring in dogs and they have some other people that are bringing reptiles and things like that,” Paine said. “And we just teach them about care and management of those animals and teach them how to be a humane citizen.” The Hanover Humane Society is always looking for additional volunteers and extra funds to support the organization’s efforts. For more information, visit www.hanoverhumanesociety.org.
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OSWELL -- Jam’n Jam is a two-day summer day camp that will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 5-6, out of the Jerusalem Baptist Church at 16210 Short Cut Rd. in Doswell. On the first day, campers will visit Agriberry berry farm to see the farm in production and pick their own blackberries. The second day will consist of making blackberry jam and ice cream sauce using the berries they picked the previous day. Participants will need to pack a lunch on both days. Jam’n Jam is $20 per camper. Registration is available online at www.offices.ext. vt.edu/hanover; space is limited. Transportation will be provided to and from Agriberry berry farm. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact Laura MaxeyNay at 804-752-4310 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 10 days prior to the event. *TDD number is 800-828-1120. For more information, call the Hanover County Extension Office at 804752-4310. Information submitted by Laura Maxey-Nay, Hanover County Extension Office.
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GRAL swimming: Champs meet at Collegiate AC 8:00 a.m.
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Ashland swimmers gear up for Champs meet By Kris Mason for the Hanover Local RICHMOND – Ashland’s Barracudas headed to Church Run Wednesday night for a crucial swim meet in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League season: time is running out for swimmers to qualify for the GRAL Champs meet in August. Last Wednesday’s meet at Church Run was the next-tolast meet in the GRAL regular season, which ended with a full slate of meets Tuesday, so any swimmers who had not yet qualified for Champs – which will be held on August 1 and 2 at the Collegiate School Aquatic Center in Richmond – had just one more chance to extend their summer season. While Church Run defeated the Barracudas 1612-1521, Ashland’s head coach Kevin Trent put his primary emphasis on qualifying swimmers for the upcoming championships rather than on the final score of the meet at Church Run. “We are trying to get as many kids in the championship meet as we can,” Trent said. “Coming into the meet we had 44 qualify. We usually have a lot … We usually shoot for about 33 percent on our team, so if we could get maybe 10 more in or so kids in that would be really good for us.” Both coaches also viewed
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Ashland’s Mark Dinger swims to victory in the super varsity division of the 11-12 boys 50-meter breaststroke in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League swim meet at Church Run Wednesday night.
Wednesday’s meet as an opportunity to fine tune certain aspects of their teams’ swimming techniques. Trent, for example, could point to one specific area that the Barracudas could improve. “We’re moving along pretty quickly though here freestyle and backstroke,” Trent said. “We’ve done decently. We had a little bit of trouble with our backstroke turn which is something we’ve worked on, but
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obviously got a little more work to be done.” Church Run co-head coach Sarah Ridgeway was pleased with her team’s performance. “The kids have been swimming fast. We’ve seen a lot of best times,” Ridgeway said. “We had a few new qualifiers this evening which is good and some kids moving up in time standards so they’ll be competing against tougher competition at the championship meet.”
Church Run’s deeper roster gave the Rockets an advantage over the Barracudas in point totals. Church Run had 11 quad winners – Lauren Armstrong, Perisa Armstrong, Seamus Connell, Eric Lambert, Sydney Martin, Hallie Miller, Nathan Parker, Nate Pferrer, Hunter Sundlun, Mac Taylor and Zach Wassmer – while Ashland had just one: Samantha Senfield. Kate Balut, Mark Dinger,
Steven Dinger, Colleen Gannon, Gus Hubbard, Ronny Maier, Jack Morgan, Andrew Senfield and Kaylie Wright were triple winners for the Barracudas. The Rockets’ triple winners were Carson Berrier, Zach Bocklet, David Hopkins, Joe Hutchinson, Adam Lewis, Victoria Li, Gareth Mancini, Rory Miller, David Parrott, and Erin Pfeffer. Kris Mason can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
• ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon College will hold its 804 Lacrosse Summer Showcase on July 23-24. The showcase offers high school boys the opportunity to compete against elite level players from around the country and to display their talents in front of top NCAA coaches. The showcase includes practice sessions and games coached by college coaches. Additional sessions include arecruitingroundtablewith the 804 Lacrosse Summer Showcase staff members. Players and parents will be provided with insights on what college coaches are looking for in prospective student-athletes, along with financial aid and admissions programs. The cost is $300. A $150 deposit is required. For more information, go to: https://leagueathletics.com/Page.asp?n=687 41&org=804LACROSSE. COM For more camp information, go to mechlocal.com
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