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Vol. 1 No. 9 | Richmond Suburban News | September 2, 2015

County is race ready

R-MC sets enrollment record; 413 freshmen arrive

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER — With less than a month remaining before riders from across the globe descend on the Richmond area for the 2015 UCI World Cycling Championships, Hanover County is ready.

The elite men’s time trials are scheduled to traverse the county on Wednesday, Sept. 23, and deputy county administrator Wayne Harksen told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that the county has taken numerous measures to ensure the public is aware of some of the inconveniences that may accompany the race.

“We’ve done everything we can think of to make sure the public is aware of road closings that will affect their residences,” Harksen said last Wednesday. “There will be some road closures in Hanover and we wanted to make sure we got that word out to our residents.”

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Randolph-Macon College welcomed quadruplets to the freshman class for the fall 2015 semester. Jake, left, Hannah, Lexi and Rachel Jones arrived on the Ashland campus from Chestertown, Maryland. They are already making their mark with their athletic skills. For more details on the quads and their plans at R-MC, turn to page 2.

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SHLAND — For the fall 2015 semester, Randolph-Macon College welcomed 413 incoming freshmen, including 60 transfer students, and broke enrollment records with 1,420 overall students.

This year’s freshman class also is the college’s largest new student class.

This is the fourth consecutive year that enrollment numbers have exceeded 1,300.

“We extend a heartfelt welcome to the Class of 2019,” Robert. R. Lindgren, president of Randolph-Macon College, said. “The RandolphMacon College community is thrilled that our newest Yellow Jackets are joining the family. Our historic enroll-

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Randolph-Macon College broke an enrollment record with the fall 2015 semester and welcomed 413 freshmen.

Thursday was moving day as students prepared for campus life in Ashland.

ment numbers underscore the attraction to this great school and its reputation for preparing our students to succeed in life.”

Included in the Class of 2019 is a set of quadruplets, three girls, including two identical twins, and a boy, see R-MC, pg. 10

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By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND — The incoming freshman class at Randolph-Macon College has something that no other school in the nation has: a set of quadruplets.

The quadruplets include three girls, Hannah Jones, Lexi Jones and Rachel Jones, two of which are identical twins, and one boy, Jake Jones. Alexa prefers to be known as Lexi.

Initially, the quadruplets weren’t planning to try to attend the same college, but all of them, unbeknownst to the others, had ranked Randolph-

“We’ve been here for a week and a half and everybody already refers to us as quads.”

HANNAH JONES One of the quadruplets who are freshmen at R-MC

Macon as their top college choice.

“We started out visits and one big factor was a high school teacher we had who played lacrosse here and graduated in 2000,” Jake said.” He “told us everything about it, how great it was, his memories, just all

Photo courtesy of Jones quadruplets

The Jones quadruplets filled their own Christmas stockings in this photo they shared with Randolph-Macon College. Shown are, from left, Alexa “Lexi,” Hannah, Rachel and Jake.

the fun he had, so we had to come down and see if for ourselves. We didn’t even really plan it, but it was our number one school for all of us.”

What also attracted the quadruplets to Randolph-Macon College was the fact that it is a liberal arts school, a factor that they all agreed was something they felt was important when it came to selecting a school.

Rachel Jones was the first one in the group to find out she was accepted at RandolphMacon. The siblings were at a high school football game when she received the email.

After telling the other three she had been accepted, they all promptly checked their phones, and — to their delight — also were all accepted.

All four of the quadruplets play soccer for Randolph-

Macon and plan to play lacrosse as well.

In addition to going to the same school, and playing on the same sports team, the three girls live in the same dorm hall.

Hannah and Lexi are roommates and Rachel Jones is their suite mate.

Jake Jones also lives with someone familiar; his roommate is a friend from high school.

“We’ve been here for a week and a half and everybody already refers to us as quads,” Hannah said.

Although the quadruplets have not settled on a major for the course studies, they do have an idea.

Lexi would like to study English; Hannah would like to study pre-med or physical therapy; Rachel would like to

study psychology; and Jake would like to study communications or business.

“Right now we are definitely spending time together, but, once classes start, we all have different schedules,” Hannah said.

Like most groups, each of the quadruplets has a different role to play and brings a different dynamic to the table.

According to the siblings, Jake is the leader of the group, Rachel is the responsible one and the organizer, Lexi is more laid back, and Hannah falls right in the middle between her two sisters.

“Well, we’re delighted, obviously, [about the quadruplets] both because, mostly because they are really great young people and because of the interesting notoriety of having them here,” Robert R. Lindgren, Randolph-Macon College president, said. …

“We knew they were interested because they had made several visits.”

The quadruplets are from Chestertown, an area on the eastern shore of Maryland, and they have a 12-year-old younger sister.

“So far it’s been good,” Hannah said. “We’ve had each other, we’ve liked going to practices together, being in the same hall, we have the same friends already, so we like it for now.”

E.J. Wade Coach House unveiling to highlight Gala and Casino Night Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – The 25th Anniversary Gala and Casino Night of the Hanover Tavern Foundation is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover.

Highlighting the evening will be

the unveiling of the E.J. Wade Coach House at Hanover Tavern.

The black tie optional affair will include door prizes, heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, Vegas style gambling and live music.

All proceeds from the affair will benefit the Hanover Tavern Foundation.

At 6 p.m., a VIP event will start featuring a wine pairing and champagne toast.

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Henry Clay sets Kindergarten Orientation ASHLAND — The Kindergarten Orientation at Henry Clay Elementary School will take place on Thursday, Sept. 3.

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Students in first and second grades and their parents may visit from 1 to 3 p.m. to find out class placement, pay fees, learn bus assignments, learn more about the PTA and visit the cafeteria.

Tuesday, Sept. 8, is the first day of school for the 2015-2016 school year. School and bus doors will open at 7:40 a.m. with the tardy bell ringing at 8:05 a.m.

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Law enforcement, education leaders: welcome to new school year COL. DAVID R. HINES Sheriff Hanover County

DOUGLAS A. GOODMAN Chief Ashland Police Department

ROBERT L. HUNDLEY JR. Chairman, Hanover County School Board

DR. ROBERT ‘RICK’ RICHARDSON Interim Superintendent, Hanover County Public Schools

As the school year begins, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will maintain high visibility to ensure the safety of children being transported to and from school.

With additional school buses, motorists, pedestrians, crossing guards and cyclists to the daily commute, motorists are reminded to be alert, slow down, and allow for extra travel time to ensure a safe start to the school year.

Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said deputies will be actively enforcing all laws pertaining to school zone and bus safety.

As a result, motorists are reminded that: School zone speed limits are reduced when the yellow lights are flashing.

Bus safety: Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should HINES slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.

Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped and that children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving.

Drivers are required to stop for a school bus when they are headed towards it even when approaching from a cross street.

Drivers are not required to stop when approaching a stopped school bus when the roadways of the driver and the school bus are divided by a physical barrier or an unpaved area.

Please join us in our efforts to ensure this school year is safe for everyone.

ASHLAND – Chief Douglas A. Goodman of the Ashland Police Department reminds residents that school begins Tuesday, Sept. 8, and school buses and children will once again be travelling our streets and sidewalks.

Ashland Police officers will be conducting proactive patrols of school zones and bus stops to insure the safety of students and motorists.

Motorists should keep these tips from the National Safety Council in mind when approaching school buses and school zones: School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to load or unload children.

Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign arm signals to motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus.

GOODMAN

Virginia law requires traffic in both directions to stop on undivided roadways when students are entering or exiting a school bus.

The area 10 feet around a school bus is where children are in the most danger of being hit. Stop your car far enough from the bus to allow children the necessary space to safely enter and exit the bus.

Pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks. In a school zone when a warning flasher or flashers are blinking, you must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk.

Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make

Excitement! That’s the feeling I get when I walk into our school buildings as we prepare to start another school year.

The Hanover County School Board is excited to welcome approximately 90 new teachers to our ranks. Our new teachers and veterans alike are preparing classrooms, lesson plans and teaching strategies that will serve their students in the best possible way.

We are extremely proud of the way in which our schools have used the abundant amounts of data available to drive instruction, creating, in many instances, unique instruction based upon the need of every student.

As we continue to reach new levels of achievement, our focus must remain on what’s best for all students.

While we are proud of the recognitions our HUNDLEY achievement generates, we realize that every year is a new start, and our goals must remain sufficiently high to provide our students with the required education to succeed in a challenging, global employment market.

A quote from Eleanor Roosevelt seems to apply: “You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” I believe this quote applies to everyone involved in the educational process, including board members, business leaders, administrators, teachers, parents and students. As any sports team can attest, if everyone on the team is working toward the same goal, it’s generally much easier to accomplish.

The school board will be spending a significant amount of time in the community this fall

Greetings, The beginning of every school year brings with it a renewed sense of excitement and anticipation for the possibilities that await us.

At all levels, our exceptional teachers and support staff are eager to welcome our students and parents to another year of learning and new opportunities. Each is dedicated to providing our students with the highest quality education in a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment.

While we maintain constant focus on our core mission — student achievement — we are equally mindful that education is far more than test scores. It’s about people, and it begins with an understanding of the diverse needs of every student. In doing so, we pledge our commitment to preparing our students for the future.

As an award-winning RICHARDSON school district renowned for educational excellence at the local, state and national level, we remain mindful of and grateful for the many reasons for our continued success. It is a direct reflection of the dedication of our students, staff and faculty.

It is also a product of the tremendous support of our parents, volunteers, community, business partners, and county leaders.

Now, as we embark on another exciting year, I invite you to join us in continuing our tradition of excellence. Whether volunteering in a classroom, mentoring a child, serving as a Watch Dog, or becoming a business partner, please take advantage of the wide variety of opportunities to become involved in making a difference in our success.

Have a wonderful school year!

see GOODMAN, pg. 11

see HUNDLEY, pg. 11

Sheriff encourages students to assume leadership roles in schools (Editor’s note: The following, addressed to the students in Hanover County, was submitted by Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.)

Dear students: On behalf of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, I would like to welcome you to

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the 2015-2016 school year. I hope that each of you found your summer to be fun and engaging.

As your sheriff, I can assure you that your safety will always remain our chief concern.

We will continue to provide you with the outstanding law

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enforcement service you have come to expect.

As I look at our society and the stories in the media, I am reminded of the importance of leadership. Becoming a leader is not an easy task; however, it is easier than one would think.

The capacity for leadership

can be found within each of us.

Leadership is not something bestowed on the elite of society. Rather, it is a set of characteristics and guiding principles that make those around us strive to be better.

Through the active use of

honesty and integrity, you will make great strides as a leader within our community.

I challenge you to lead from the front. Leadership is proactive in nature. This means you must go out, set an example, and do good things within the community. Whether it is vol-

unteering with a civic organization, participating with a school club, or doing a community service project with your local church, step outside and be the change you wish to see in the world. see SHERIFF, pg. 11

Ashland Museum gets grant

APD joins in impaired driving crackdown initiative ASHLAND — The Ashland Police Department will join nearly 10,000 law enforcement agencies across the nation in support of the “DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER� impaired driving crackdown, which started Friday, Aug. 21, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 7.

Impaired driving is a serious problem.

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drawings for a $25 Ashland Gift Certificate.

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Rosanne Shalf, president of Ashland Museum, receives a grant check for $5,350 from Scot Garka, president of CultureWorks. CultureWorks, Championed by Altria awarded the grant for the innovative Ashland Museum Inside Out project. The museum will choose about 20 buildings in the historic parts of town where a visitor with a smart phone or tablet can access electronically additional information about the history of the house or business. Work begins on the project this fall. There are over 200 buildings in the historic district and Ashland Museum Inside Out is an attempt to use the buildings to tell Ashland’s story.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, during the 2013 Labor Day holiday nearly half of 18 to 34 year old drivers killed in crashes were drunk.

Police Chief Douglas A. Goodman said his department will be proactively looking for impaired drivers during the campaign by con-

take a photo of your receipt, and email along with your contact information (name, phone number and email) to shopashlandva@gmail.com.

Hard copies also will be accepted at Town Hall during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays).

The updated list of participating retailers is as follows:

see IMPAIRED, pg. 11

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Be careful out there: It’s time for a new school year

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Our law enforcement leaders — Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, and Douglas A. Goodman, chief of the Ashland Police Department — were gracious enough to share their safety expertise with our readers in this week’s edition. Our advice: Read it and live it.

When the doors open Tuesday morning for Hanover County Public Schools students, traffic will be increased on our highways. Be aware of your surroundings, especially if you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle.

School buses will be venturing out into the morning and returning in the afternoon and we want to ensure that your children arrive at school and home safely. The messages Hines and Goodman deliver are for the good of all. They represent the best interests of our fellow citizens.

Slow down in school zones.

Adhere to the designated speed limits. And do not pass a school bus.

The most precious cargo Hanover County has steps on and off school buses from September to June.

Let’s do our part to make sure

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Our wish for the start of the 2015-2016 school year is that it is safe and filled with the best opportunities for our county’s future. And that’s exactly what the students are to Hanover County.

Speaking of the start of school, thank you to the staff of the HCPS Transportation Department who, without fail, manage to organize the bus routes for inclusion in our publications every Wednesday before the start of a new school year. And it’s no easy task. There are so many routes to cover in preparation for opening day.

We appreciate the cooperation of all those involved. They deserve credit and we again extend our thanks.

So, with the start of a new school year, we’re eager to be part of all the activities associated with our district. We believe in sharing the good news about academics, athletics, music programs, the arts, theater — you get the idea. As always, we welcome your participation, as well as invitations.

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College tuition: feeling the pinch

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist When I entered VCU in 1972, the full time tuition for a Virginia resident was less than $400 a semester. Like many students of that era, I worked my way through college and graduated with less than $1,000 in student loans.

While the value of the dollar has changed since the ‘70s, the tuition costs were manageable for most qualified students, and few did not attend college for lack of funds.

Today, the value of a college education has dramatically increased in a

technologically demanding job market where good jobs are plentiful for those with the right degree.

Experts will tell you that — even with today’s inflated college tuition costs — a degree is still a bargain viewed in the long term. The extra compensation computed over a lifetime far outweighs the seemingly burdensome debt incurred by many students today.

My better judgment tells me that college costs that equate to tens of thousands of dollars in student debt might deter some students from getting a higher education.

Even if the financial burden is

somehow justified as a means to a better end, the moral responsibility of entering the workforce with enough debt to fund a small yacht is even more intimidating for some.

It’s a dilemma that has garnered the attention of some presidential contenders with a few going so far as calling for universal free college for all citizens.

It’s an ambitious and lofty goal that seems unattainable in a time of economic uncertainty. But, it’s hard to argue that approach — as dramatic as it seems at first glance — is probably a good investment long term. see SCHOOL, pg. 7

LETTERS | Reader Views

HSFOIL member responds to letter, details concerns When I read the letter to the editor entitled “Liberal methods failing” by Larnie Allgood in the Aug. 19 paper, I was not at all surprised that The Mechanicsville Local would choose to include such comments, as the role of any good newspaper’s Opinion section is to objectively act as a platform by which regular residents’ voices and ideas can be heard. If anything, it has given me an opportunity to clear up some misconceptions about any of the comments I have previously made in this publication.

To address whatever argument the author was trying to make about my inability “to do critical thinking,” I was originally told by Dr. Michael Gill, the assistant superintendent of instructional leadership, that “perception is reality” in a meeting in which he essentially discouraged me and a fellow member of Hanover Students for Freedom of Information and Learning (HSFOIL) from speaking at the April meeting of the Hanover County School Board. In this meeting, which was coincidentally suggested to us by our former principal, we were laughed at, interrupted, patronized, and told that we were incorrectly advocating for our cause because we “hadn’t gotten all the information,” which was quite surprising to both of us since we had studied the parameters of the newly-amended policies in question for hours and hours on top of the time spent on homework and other extra-curricular activities.

I use some sort of variation of the aforesaid sentiment in my comments because I thought it hypocritical of him to point out that, regardless of our intentions, we may be perceived as “biting the hand that feeds us” while failing to recognize that the amended policies, regardless of their explicit meaning, may be perceived by educators as a way to discourage certain materials from being taught and shown in the classroom.

However, I would like to think that someone so highly ranked in the school division would have the experience, maturity and judgment “to do critical thinking.” see LETTERS, pg. 7

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Masterworks Chorale welcomes new director Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Dr. Ryan J. Tibbetts has been named the new artistic director for the Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale.

He replaces David Sinden, who announced at the end of last season that an opportunity had arisen that enabled him to

LETTERS Continued from pg. 6

In regards to your support of the quote by Aristotle, I would like to point out that Sean Davis, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors member for the Henry District, a well-known, self-proclaimed Tea Party conservative, was in conflict with the philosopher’s reasoning when he disapproved of Hanover students objectively learning about Muslim perspectives back in September, championing to blatantly disregard their opinions. It seems as though he himself was incapable of entertaining any ideas other than his own preconceived notions.

Perhaps the author forgot to include the HCBOS member in his/her rant?

I would like to challenge the author to point to any policy that has been implemented in the past year due to liberal influence.

Personally, I can point to what I can only describe as reactionary amendments made to Hanover County Public Schools policies 6-5.7, 6-5.6(A) and 6-1.10 due to pressure from conservative influences.

I believe it was the renowned philosopher Socrates who said, “education is the kindling of the flame, not the filling of a vessel.”

If we want students to devel-

move closer to his family in St. Louis, Missouri.

Tibbetts, who was selected by the Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale search committee, recently moved to Richmond from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he had served for five years as organist and choir director of Summit Presbyterian Church. He con-

tinues to serve as assistant conductor of the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and music director of the Newark Symphony Chorus in Delaware.

He holds a DM in Choral Conducting from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, an MM in Choral Conducting from the

University of Delaware, and a BA in Music from Princeton University.

In addition to his work as a conductor, Tibbetts is an accomplished singer, and has performed extensively as both a professional choral singer and soloist.

He is currently a core sing-

op a genuine love of learning and the ability to think critically about important issues, teachers need the flexibility to teach.

Above all else, it is absolutely essential that they feel supported by those in leadership positions within the school system and that they are operating in an environment where they will not be wrongfully antagonized by them.

As previously said in a recent letter by a Hanover teacher and parent, I implore the citizens of Hanover County to pay attention to who truly makes the decisions in our school system.

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Abandon hope for schools

going on in the high schools.

Some good teachers will stay, out of loyalty to their students and to their work, but any hope for improvements in the system is out the window.

Third, and here is an uncomfortable question for you to consider: How did this loss of hope among good teachers get started? One answer comes from the direct interference of members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors on classroom material.

Sean Davis, Canova Peterson and Wayne Hazzard were quoted in the media as being outraged at the showing to high school s students of Thomas Friedman’s’ 2004 documentary, The Search for the Roots of 9/11. The upshot of this furor from those three BOS members resulted in, effectively, censorship in the classroom of any material that might be controversial.

I would not be surprised if teachers feared asking their students to read To Kill a Mockingbird. Is this not Version 2.0 of the 1966 banning of Mockingbird by the Hanover County School Board?

The school board would probably say (if they were to respond, which they rarely do) they only acted to “…update the existing controversial material policy.” [The quotation is mine.] But if you don’t think teachers got the “message” from this episode you’re wearing rose-colored glasses.

Peace endorsed Chris Peace has done a wonderful job of representing Hanover County and the other areas he serves. He is a strong conservative and has been proactive in sponsoring sensible and needed legislation.

He is an excellent thinker and writer as demonstrated by his numerous articles published in the newspapers.

He deserves to be re-elected and we need to keep him in office.

Please support him on Nov. 3.

Harold Padgett Ashcreek

Borrowing from Dante: Abandon all hope … ye who teach here.

Why make such a statement … “abandon all hope” … about our school system?

First, I believe Hanover County Public Schools is being slowly, year by year, strangled.

If one studies the General Fund‘s distribution over the past five years you will find: the public schools share of the General Fund has dropped from 41% in 2009 to 35% in 2014 (latest year reported).

That is a decrease of almost $17 million. If you consider inflation, the loss of funding from 2009 is over $25 million.

The county financial guys apparently don’t consider inflation to be a factor in the funding cycle. Or, as a Hanover County School Board member advised me: “There is little or no inflation in Hanover County.” Wow. Second, although the school board fails to provide any information, the word seems to be that teachers in the school system, especially at the high school level, are “abandoning all hope.”

Hanover High School, I am told, lost seven English teachers at the end of the past school year.

That fact alone should cause the school board to take immediate action and find out what is

see CHORALE, pg. 11

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DR. RYAN J. TIBBETTS

If you, as a Hanover County teacher, want to protect your job or keep a non-performance letter out of your file, you can hit a single with your teaching but don’t dare try going for second base.

Aside: Friedman’s documentary, should you view it, will make you very uncomfortable. Friedman did not interview terrorists but he did talk with Arabic educators and historians.

We will never solve issues in the Middle East unless we try to understand their viewpoint. I did not say “agree.” I said “understand.”

Isn’t real education about critical thinking and understanding? Or do we just stuff our students in a box and glue down the lid?

In my opinion, a curriculum that is driven by standardized testing (the Standards of Learning — SOLs), oversight of classroom teaching materials by the board of supervisors and a school board that is “nice” and non-confrontational (that does not mean “good”) coupled with the steep decrease in both operational and capital educational funding by the BOS is not a good formula for the future of Hanover County Public Schools.

Is it any wonder that teachers have “abandoned all hope?”

Ragan Phillips Ashland see LETTERS, pg. 8

Political reality dictates that higher education often is the first victim of government cuts.

Add to that an environment where a heightened concern regarding national security, and it’s hard to imagine a comprehensive program to fund college tuition for qualified students.

Parents of all economic means are feeling the pinch of educating their children, and, nationwide, student debt is at record levels.

Locally, there is relief for parents and students who plan early to take advantage of programs that allow college classes while attending high school.

In programs initiated in local school systems, Hanover, Goochland and Powhatan offer Advanced College Academies that allow students to graduate high school with an Associate’s Degree and a slew of recognized credits that transfer to colleges across the state.

It’s a program that requires dedicated and hard-working students who don’t mind the extra assignments to gain an edge. But, the real value lies in the savings to families who virtually bypass two years of tuition costs, a savings that can add up to thousands of dollars.

Point is, investing in our youth by providing them with higher degrees that ensure their future is an investment worth making. In pressing economic times, it may be a tough sell in a country where the messenger often takes the most criticism.

At the very least, localities working to initiate programs like the College Academy are an important step in addressing an issue that only grows larger each year.

After all, the promise of a good education and rewarding career choices only makes a nation stronger. Funding that lofty goal might be a harder nut to crack.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals MARY GOODALL Mary Frances Goodall, 78, passed away on August 23, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, George and Mervin Goodall. Homegoing services were held at noon Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 31220 Old Dawn Road in Hanover. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

KAREN POLLUM Karen M. (Karen Wood)

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Golf coach extends thanks

Pollum 68, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Glen Allen, passed away on Monday August 10, 2015. She was a retired U.S. Postal Service carrier. She was the daughter of Doyle F. and Mary E. Brobeck and was preceded in death by her sisters, Faye West and Barbara J. Brobeck; and her husband, Melvin Pollum.

She is survived by her loving friend, Bob Buchman of Winter Haven, Florida; daughters, Suzie Leadbetter (Larry) of Montpelier and Barbara Matthews-Pruden (Scott) of Richmond; grandsons, Drew

Hamilton (Melonie) and Chris Hagerman (Tiffani); great-granddaughter, Hailey Hagerman; sister, Janice Burruss; and nieces and nephews. In honor of Karen’s great passion for music, please make donations to the Children’s Music Fund at thecmf.org.

Leola Erma White, 86, of Ruther Glen, passed away on August 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph White; sister, Gladys Calloway; and her son, Donald White. She is survived by her

Yvonne Wills, of King William, departed this life on August 22, 2015. She is survived by two sons, Carlton and Carroll Wills; one grandson, one granddaughter, five sisters, one brother, and a host

Michael Perry “Mike” Wright, 34, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Armstrong; and grandmother, Mabel Hyler;

and is survived by his parents, Perry and Pat Wright; sister, Jennifer Rock and her son, Devin James; brother, William Wright (Lisa); daughters, Alyssa and Megan Wright; grandmother, Shirley Armstrong; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road.

Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The McShin Foundation, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, VA 23228.

As the new school year dawns, I want to share my excitement for it with our community. After a busy and productive summer of teaching Hanover County Public Schools online government

and coaching the Hanover High School Hawks golf team, I am very blessed and I owe thanks to many: 1. To Union Bank, Graybeale Construction, Remedia Pro, Master Graphics,

Vincent Angel Construction, The Mike Chenault Group at Hometown Realty and dozens of other hole sponsors, including many of our elected officials, all of whom made a huge impact on the 2015 Hanover

Hawks Golf Team. Our generous sponsors have covered team gear costs as well as travel expenses and tournament fees for our upcoming season.

2. To the many dedicated parents in the Hanover Hawks golf program, who always support and work with me in helping our kids have a good season. I appreciate their hard work, their putting the team first and their respect of my decision making.

3. To the Math Department at Patrick Henry High School for bringing the algebra I Standards of Learning (SOL) scores back to a passing level at my alma mater. The pressure on this group could not have been greater, and they delivered big-time, despite increased workloads and depleted resources.

4. To the student group Hanover Students for Freedom Of Information and Learning (HSFOIL), whose message about censorship and academ-

ic freedom speaks volumes about leadership in our county.

It’s pretty bad when you are correctly called out by 16-yearolds. Kudos to those students who want to THINK – you are welcome in my class anytime.

5. To our Central Office personnel for negotiating a free trial (yes, taxpayers, free) of a new software program for our online summer government class, and for providing my students and me with the technical support needed to make it work.

6. To HCPS Human Resources for hiring good building leadership at Hanover High. We will miss our departing leadership, but I have met the new folks and I am excited to work with them to make Hanover High the best it can be.

Here’s to a great 2015 school year!

Chris Pace Chickahominy District Hanover High School

children, Juanita Mallory, Ronnie White, Jeannie Seigh and Raymond White; 17 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and sisters, Shirley and Mickey.

Condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Mangohick Baptist Church in King William. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

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Plans for theater take center stage in joint workshop

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND – Potential plans for the Ashland Theater were discussed last week in a work session by Ashland Town Council and the Ashland Main Street Association.

In 2013, the Ashland Theater was donated to the town by A.D. and Jean Whittaker.

The town was then approached by the Main Street Association asking to utilize the facility as a pop-up theater to show movies, host live music performances, hold meetings and special events, organize fundraisers, and allow for RandolphMacon College to host events.

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The notifications have come in a variety of forms.

Harksen said recent articles in The Hanover Review have highlighted the closures, and onepage inserts were mailed with utility bills this month. Public information officer Tom Harris has worked the social media aspect of the equation.

“We have sent over 1,300 direct mailings to what I call the land-locked properties with roads being shut down,” Harksen said.

Notices have been hung on the doors of residences that could be affected by the road closures.

The association has been successfully providing a pop-up theatre experience at the Ashland Theater for the past year.

During this time, town staff worked with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development in conjunction with the Ashland Main Street Association to apply for a $25,000 Feasibility Study grant, which the town received.

The town also began request proposals from individuals and groups or firms that had an interest in helping develop the theater.

Waukeshaw Development Company emerged from that process as the most likely prospect and the owner of the company, Dave McCormack began working with the Main Street Association

Fan Zones for spectator viewMore than 70 businesses along ing will be available at Rutland U.S. 301 were visited.

UCI organizers have and Hanover Tavern, and free launched a website to assist resi- Fan Fest will take place daily dents during the race that can be at the Richmond Convention Center. accessed at Navigate.

Tim Miller, chief Richmond2015.com. operating officer for Riders will begin Richmond 2015, orgathe time trials in nizers of the UCI World one-minute intervals Cycling Championships, beginning at Kings provided an update for Dominion, travelHanover supervisors at ing along U.S. 30 to last week’s meeting, and U.S. 301 then headexpressed his appreciaing south toward the MILLER tion for the county’s coopcity, with a short side trip on Georgetown and Rural erative spirit during the planning stages leading up to the race. In Point Roads.

These roads will be closed to fact, he said regional cooperation traffic from noon to 3:30 p.m. on was on display at its best as metro players came together to make race day, Sept. 23.

on the Feasibility Study.

At the same time, town staff applied for and was awarded $500,000 in grant funding from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development Revitalization Fund.

For the last two fiscal years the town has been placing money in its Capital Projects Fund and has $500,000 set aside to match the $500,000 grant.

The purpose of the work session held Tuesday, Aug. 25, by town council and the Ashland Main Street Association was to try to discuss next steps concerning the theater and how to best use the facility.

At the beginning of the meeting, Clark Mercer, the race a reality.

“It’s been an unbelievable example of regional cooperation. The level of cooperation and pitching in has been exciting to see,” Miller said. “We’ll see the fruition of all of this play out in less than a month.”

The event will garner global coverage with viewership estimated in the hundreds of millions internationally, according to Miller.

“It gives people the opportunity to really see what this region has to offer,” Miller said.

In addition to about 1,000 participants in the week-long event, organizers expect 400 to 500 journalists from around the world to headquarter in

board member of the Ashland Main Street Association Theater Committee, asked “What’s the stated goal of the theatre? ... Is it economic generator for the town as far as the rent that will be collected? Is it foot traffic and engaging different folks in the community? … Is it a money maker for the town? Is it a money maker through tax revenue? Or is it that we want the town, we want it open, open for business generating foot traffic and the town not pumping money into on a monthly basis, or some combination of those things?”

After discussions among town and associa-

Richmond.

“Every time they write a story about the event they will be writing it from and about the Richmond region,” Miller said.

Regarding the expected 450,000 spectators that some sources have reported, Miller said those figures represented the total number of spectators over a week-long span.

The final weekend events could draw more than 100,000 fans.

The figure also includes local fans who will attend and view the race. “There are ebbs and flows on the spectator attendance we expect on any given day. That first Sunday we expect large crowds,” Miller said.

see RACE, pg. 11

Wednesday’s Hanover event should draw large crowds due to the elite status of the riders in that time trial. “The best professionals in the world will be competing,” Miller said.

In other matters, board members approved: A rezoning request for 25 acres on the east side of the Hanover Airport for additional hangars and other expansion over the next two decades. The land was rezoned light industrial from agricultural.

A request to move the Farrington voting precinct from the Jessica Beath Clinic to Abner Baptist Church. The changes are in effect for the upcoming Nov. 3 General Election.

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It’s a new semester at Randolph-Macon College

that are the only quadruplets in the nation entering the same college as freshmen in fall 2015, according to RandolphMacon College.

The incoming freshman class also represents 20 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries.

Forty-seven percent of the new students are male and 53 percent are female.

Based on grade point average (GPA), class rank and/or test scores, the Class of 2019 is the most academically qualified class

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Randolph-Macon College has enrolled to date.

During freshman move-in day, on Thursday, Aug. 27, current students, faculty and staff wore bright yellow t-shirts and volunteered as “Macon Movers” to help new students unload their cars and move into their new homes.

Thirty-eight of the new students are Legacy Freshmen – they have family members who are either current RandolphMacon College students or are alumni.

The Alumni office supports the Legacy Program and welcomed Legacy Freshmen with goodie bags when they arrived on campus. Each bag included an invitation to the Legacy Tailgate Luncheon on Oct. 3.

Athletes returned to campus starting Aug. 1 and all other students will return on Aug. 28 and 29.

The first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 31.

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Randolph-Macon College in Ashland was abuzz Thursday as students preparing for the 2015 fall semester were moving in to dormitories on the Ashland campus. Students attired in t-shirts designated them as “Macon Movers” were helping their fellow Yellow Jackets settle in to their new homes. R-MC set an enrollment this semester and also welcomed the largest freshman class in the college’s history. President Robert Lindgren enthusiastically welcomed the students. The day was filled with loads of bags, boxes and luggage making their way into the students’ new “home away from home.” To help cool those involved with the moving activities, refreshments were made available thanks to a traveling wagon.

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tion staff, there was a general consensus about two major objectives they would like to come out of the theatre renovation: that the Ashland Theater helps local businesses and community endeavors and that the theater is utilized for multiple purposes.

“From my point of view, it has to be a cross-section of those two, it’s not about the town making money per se, but it is about the theater being an economic generator for the town itself,” council member Faye Prichard said. “And when I say town I don’t mean town government, I mean an economic generator for other businesses, increasing the life of business along that corridor, bringing people to town.”

When the Theater Committee received the results from the Feasibility Study, members said they did not envision the Ashland Theater serving

primarily as a movie theater, but rather as a live music venue with ticket prices ranging from $15-30, which was a surprise, Mercer said.

In addition, “I think one of the biggest surprises that we had was the study calls for acquisition of adjacent property and turning that adjacent property into a for profit revenue generating business and a restaurant,” Mercer said.

If the town was to pursue the course of action suggested by the Feasibility Study, revenue would be generated from the meals tax of the restaurant; however, there were some concerns that as a music venue the theater would compete with other businesses such as Ashland Coffee and Tea, not help them.

Another concern with the Feasibility Study results was its suggestion that if the theater is owned by a developer that it charge a minimum of $600 for anyone, including nonprofit organizations to rent out the space.

“If you’re renting the theater to a for-profit or paying rent, then I could see someone justifying renting the space out,” Mercer said. “But, if we are putting $1 million of taxpayer money into the theater, and then we’re not charging anyone to operate it, we can’t then be paying on top of that for our own community groups to access it. The community groups that we have can’t pay that nor will they.”

“No matter how we, wherever we end up, the path we go down, I firmly believe somewhere between 50 and 60 days a year should be reserved contractually in writing with whoever’s running it that should be little or no cost community programming,” Hugh Joyce, president of the Ashland Main Street Association, said.

Prichard agreed, saying, “The town should not be paying to put town events in a town building.”

The work session was purely for discussion purposes and no

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schedule – 804-277-4960.

Transportation Hotline – Follow the prompts at this number to hear daily bus notifications including changes in bus numbers and drivers along with bus delays – 804441-8274.

Upcoming dates to remember at HCES: Sept. 3: HCES Kindergarten Orientation and Open House (see above for details).

Sept. 8: First day of school.

Sept. 10: Back to School Night – BBQ begins at 5:50 p.m. and class visits begin at 6:15 p.m.

There is always a need for strong student leadership within the schools.

As many of you have seen in the past years, students have stepped up to work with

local leaders to achieve great things within our community.

When in school, those around you will look to you to set the example. This includes academic achievement, extracurricular activities and your choice to live a lifestyle absent of drugs and violence.

True leadership should touch all aspects of your life.

We live in a world that is becoming ever entangled in technology and social media.

As law enforcement professionals, we have many resources available to curtail cyberbullying and cybercrimes, but it is

you that sit on the front line.

Leadership extends to your actions online and on social media. Take an active role in helping those in need and empowering those around you.

Your safety and well-being is a paramount concern of

the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, your parents, your teachers and your friends. To that end, enjoy your upcoming school year and continue to strive to be your best. Most of all, make wise choices, look out for your friends, and be a leader in your community!

around your vehicle and puts them in a dangerous situation.

Be alert. Children are unpredictable. Children walking to or from their bus are usually very comfortable with their surroundings. This

makes them more likely to take risks, ignore hazards or fail to look both ways when crossing the street.

Children boarding and exiting school buses must be especially careful around

the school bus “danger zone,” which is the 10 feet in front, behind, and on each side of the bus.

Posted school zone speed limits must be obeyed when signal lights are flashing. There

are enhanced fines for speeding in school zones. APD officers will be conducting traffic enforcement the week prior to school to serve as a reminder for drivers to slow down in school zones.

For more information about back to school safety, please go to the National Safety Council’s website at http://www.nsc.org/act/ events/Pages/keep-childrensafe-at-school.aspx.

County holiday closings listed HANOVER — Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Saturday, Sept.r 5, and Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day.

Branches also are closed on Sunday.

Hanover County Government Offices also will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.

CHORALE

I’m looking forward to starting rehearsals with the group in September, and to getting to know Richmond and Ashland.”

The Masterworks Chorale’s ninth season begins on Monday, Sept. 14.

Rehearsals are held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland. No auditions are necessary.

For more information, contact cvmcdirector@gmail.com or Mary Grattan at 804-7522550 or visit the Chorale’s website, www.cvamc.org.

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Ashland Town Council and the Main Street and the Ashland Main Street discussed the Ashland Theater during a workshop Tuesday, Aug. 25.

definitive decisions concerning the next course of action were made.

The next work session meeting about the Ashland Theater is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept.

2 at Town Hall.

Opportunities for public input will be made available later in September, Mayor George Spagna said.

er with Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia and Choral Arts Philadelphia, and was a member of the expanded core of The Philadelphia Singers.

Tibbetts is a native of Wilmington, Delaware, and said he is excited to be getting to know Richmond with his wife Kate and their cat, Rachmaninov (Rocky for short).

“I am honored to have been appointed as the new artistic director for the Central VA Masterworks Chorale, and

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seeking input on the desired qualities for our new superintendent. We encourage everyone to attend these meetings so that our ultimate decision might reflect as accurately as possible the goals of the community.

As always, we wish everyone a safe and enjoyable start to the school year and remind you not to hesitate to contact your school board member with any questions you may have throughout the year regarding our schools.

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a turn. Do not stop with a portion of your vehicle over the crosswalk. Blocking the crosswalk forces pedestrians to go

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ducting checkpoints and extra patrols throughout this time period.

Studies have shown that highvisibility enforcement like “Drive

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BUS ROUTES | Routes and Bus Numbers BEAVERDAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Run: 1 • Bus: 325 Start run at the intersection of: Doswell Road & Mt. Hope Church Road (7:30 am) Right on Mount Church Road Continue to Richards Road Right on Richards Road (p/u & turn around at end of road) Proceed back to Mt. Hope Church Road Left on Mt. Hope Church Road Proceed on Mt. Hope Church Road to Route 1 Left on Route 1 Right on Doswell Road Left on Bullfield Road (turn around at end) Right on Doswell Road Continue to Washington Highway Right on Washington Highway Proceed to Verdon Road Left on Verdon Road (1st p/u on this road) Continue west on Verdon Road to Noel Road Right on Noel Road (turn around at end) Right on Verdon Road Continue on Verdon Road Right onto Hewlett Road (cross over railroad tracks to turn around point) Right on Verdon Road Proceed on Verdon Road to Teman Road Continue to school via: Left on Teman Road Right on Beaverdam School Road to Beaverdam Elementary. Note: Reverse for PM run.

Run: 2 • Bus: 306 Start run at the intersection of: Beaverdam Road at Ben Gayle Road (7:15 am) Continue into Ben Gayle Road (turn around at end) Right ( west ) on Beaverdam Road Right on Greenbay Road Right on Ancient Acres Road (turn around at Wards Forest Avenue) Continue back on Greenbay Road Right on Greenbay Road (p/u’s) go approx. 1 mile for designated turn around location) Continue back down Greenbay Road to Beaverdam Road Left on Beaverdam Road

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Continue on Beaverdam Road Right on Trainham Road (turn around at end) Continue back to Tyler Station Road Left on Tyler Station Road Left on Teman Road Continue on Teman Road (Pass Union Church Road turn around at Windy River Farms Lane) Right on Union Church Road Right on Anderson Mill Way Right on Beaver Den Lane (turn around) Continue on Beaver Den Lane Past Anderson Mill intersection Left on Pug Swamp Lane (turn around) Left on Beaver Den Lane Beaver Den Lane to Beaverdam Road Left on Beaverdam Road Left on Beaverdam School Road to Beaverdam Elementary School

Run: 3 • Bus: 311 Start run at the intersection of: Beaverdam Road and Tyler Station Road (7:10am) Right on Tyler Station Road Continue on Tyler Station Road (turn around at gravel driveway ) Continue back down Tyler Station Road Right on Woodsons Mill Road Right on Belsches Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back down Belsches Road Right on Woodsons Mill Road Left on Hollowing Creek Road Right on Askew Lane (turn around at end of road) Right on Tyler Station Road Right on Beaver Dam Road Right on Parson’s Road Left on Jericho Drive Left on Parsons Ridge Road Right on Circuit Rider Drive (turn around at Buckfast Place) Proceed back down Circuit Rider Drive to Parsons Road Left on Parsons Road Left on Old Ridge Road Left on Goshen Road to Teman Road Continue to school via: Right on Teman Road to Beaverdam School Road Left on Beaverdam School Road to Beaverdam Elementary SchoolNote: Reverse directions for PM run.

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Run: 4 • Bus:14 Start run at the intersection of: Old Ridge Road at Down Country Way (7:20 am) Continue west on Old Ridge Road to Beaverdam Road Right on Beaverdam Road Left on Rocky Ford Road Right on Shiloh Church Road (turn around at designated location) Right on Parsons Road to Louisa line & turn around at designated location) Continue back on Parsons Road to Shiloh Church Road Right on Shiloh Church Road Continue on Shiloh Church Road Right on Landmark Cedar Road Right on Old Ridge Road Left on New Westridge Road (turn around at designated location) Right on Old Ridge Road Continue to Shiloh Church Road Left on Shiloh Church Road Continue to Moodys Corner Lane (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Old Ridge Road Left on Beaverdam Road Continue to school via: Right on Beaverdam School Road (cross tracks) Continue to Beaverdam Elementary Run: 5 • Bus: 40 Start run at the intersection of: Connie Hall Road at Woodman Hall Road (7:33 am) Left on Woodman Hall Road (1st p/u) Continue back on Woodman Hall Road to Parrish Farm Road Right on Parrish Farm Road (turn around at the end) Right on Woodman Hall Road Right on Old Ridge Road Right on Goshen Road Continue on Goshen Road (p/u’s) turn around at Long Row Dr. & Goshen Rd. Continue back on Goshen Road to Old Ridge Road Right on Coatesville Road Right on Annfield (turn around at end of Annfield) Right on Coatesville Road Continue to Teman Road (cross over old ridge road ) Right on Teman Road Left on Beaverdam School road.

Continue to school via: Left on Beaverdam School Road to Beaverdam Elementary. Note: Reverse run for PM

Run: 6 • Bus: 324 Start run at the intersection of: Loch Lane and Scotchtown Road (7:25 am) Right on Scotchtown Road Right on Chiswell Lane (turn around at end of Chiswell Lane) Right on Scotchtown Road Right on Coatesville Road Right on Overlook Ridge Lane (turn around at end of street) Right on Coatesville Road Right on Old Ridge Road Left on Hewlett Road Continue on Hewlett Road (cross over Verdon Rd., & turn around at designated location) Continue back to Verdon Road Right on Verdon Road Right on Landora Bridge Road ( turn around at Rockcastle Road) Right on Verdon Road Continue to school via: Left on Teman Road Right on Beaverdam School Road to Beaverdam Elementary. Note: Reverse directions for PM run Run: 7 • Bus: 314 Start run at the intersection of: Pinefield Lane & Doswell Road (7:25 am) Continue West on Doswell Road to Doswell Rd. & Whitetail Dr. Continue back east on Doswell Road to Old Ridge Road Right on Old Ridge Road (westwardly direction) Right on New Market Mill Road (turn around at Little River Drive) Right on Old Ridge Road Right on White Pine Road (stop at Sweet Gum, turn around at end of White Pine) Right on Old Ridge Road Left on Katy Lane (turn around at the end) Left on Old Ridge Road to Teman Road Continue to school via: Right on Teman Road (no p/u’s) Left on Beaverdam School Road to Beaverdam Elementary School Note: Reverse directions for PM run.

ELMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Run: 1 • Bus: 255 Start run at the intersection of: Leave from Bazile Road location (6:50 am) Left on Cedar Lane

Right on Route One Left at light on Sliding Hill Road Continue on Sliding Hill Road Left at 1st light onto Leadbetter Road Continue on Leadbetter Road Left at 4-way stop sign and continue to 1st stop at entrance to campground Continue on Airpark Road to Lewistown Road Right on Lewistown Road Right on Ashcake Road Right on Johnson Town Road (turn around at end) Right on Ashcake Road Right on Egypt Road ( turn around at end) Left on Ashcake Road (3 p/u’s after passing Lewistown Road) Left on Ashland Heights Road *(p/u & d/o at designated stops) continue p/u’s & d/o’s. (turn around at end of Ashland Heights Road ( make p/u & d/o at designated stops) Left on Ashcake Road to Washington Highway (2 p/u’s after crossing Rt. 1) Proceed to school via: Continue on Ashcake Road Left on Elmont Road Right on Karen Drive Continue on Karen Drive to Elmont Elementary School Run 2 • Bus: 98 Start run at the intersection of: Cobbs Road and Route 1 (6:56 am) Right onto Route 1 Left on Lewistown Road (p/u’s) Continue on Lewistown to Carter Heights Road (turn around at end) Left onto Lewistown Road Left on Washington Highway (no p/u’s) Right on Dellwood Road (turn around at the end) Right on Washington Highway Continue to Kosmo Village (trailer park) Continue on Washington Highway Left on Old Telegraph Road Continue on Old Telegraph Road Left on Old Keeton Road (p/u) (turn around at designated location) Proceed back up Old Keeton Road Left on Old Telegraph Road Right on Washington Highway Left on Cobbs Road

Left on Old Scotland Road Left on Haltonshire Way Left on Scots Hill Terrace Right on Old Scotland Road Continue to school via: Left on Cobbs Road Right on Elmont Road Left on Karen Drive to Elmont Elementary. Note: Reverse run for PM. Run 3 • Bus: 161 Start run at the intersection of: Elmont Road at Gwathmey Road (7:00 am) Continue on Gwathmey Road, cross over railroad tracks (turn around at Meriturn Place Rd.) Proceed back up Gwathmey Road Right on Elmont Road Right on Ashcake Road Right on Highway Rt. 1 (Washington Highway) Right on Maple Street Left on Ashcake Road Left on Elmont Road Left onto Old Elmont Road Continue to Elmont Road Left on Elmont Road, cross r.r. tracks (turn around at designated location) Continue back on Elmont Road Left on Karen Drive to Elmont Elementary. Note: PM only: YMCA d/o on Ashcake Road (turn around and go right on Ashcake Road ) Right onto Washington Highway Continue on Washington Highway Right onto Maple Street Left onto Ashcake Road Run 4 • Bus: 96 Start run at the intersection of: Elmont Road & Ashcake Road (7:00 am) Left on Wildwood Blvd.

Right on Lees Lane Right on Sunset Drive Left on Melton Road Continue on Melton Road Right on Fox Mill Run Lane (turn around at end) Continue on Fox Mill Run Lane (cross over Melton Rd. to Fox Mill Run (turn around at end) Right on Melton Road Right on Link Road (no p/u’s) Right on Lees Lane (turn around at end) Right on Wildwood blvd Right on Sunset Right on Lees see BUS ROUTES, pg. 13

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Left on Wildwood Boulevard Left on Ashcake Road Left on Cedar Lane to Elmont Elementary Run 5 • Bus: 164 Start run at the intersection of: Cedar Lane at Rocky Ridge Road (7:04 am) Continue south on Rocky Ridge Road Right on Winns Church Road Right on Greenwood Road Right on Ashland Road Right on Cedar Lane Right on Beaver Glen Drive Left on Otter Run Drive (turn around at end) Continue back to Beaver Glen Drive Right on Beaver Glen Drive Right on Cedar Lane Continue to Elmont SchoolNote: Reverse for PM run directions Run 6 • Bus: 46 Start Run at the Intersection on: Winns Church Road and Mountain Road (6:53 am) Right on Mountain Road Right on New Farrington Court (p/u & turn around at end) Right on Mountain Road Left on Gordons Lane ( p/u’s) Left on Dude Ranch Road Continue to end of Dude Ranch Road Right onto Dude Ranch Road extension (p/u & turn around at designated location) Left at Dude Ranch Road Right on Gordons Lane Left on Mountain Road Left on Chewning Road Left on Ashland Road Left on Cauthourne Road (Turn around at Unitarian Church) Continue P/U’s on door side, (right hand side) Right on Ashland Road Continue on Ashland Road (p/u’s) Right on Mountain Road Continue to school via: Left on Winns Church Road Right on Cedar Lane Left on Karen Road to school Run 7 • Bus: 151 Start run at the intersection of: Elmont Elementary & Cedar Ln. (6:55 am ) Right on Cedar Lane Left on Winns Church Road Left on Mountain Road to Gladfelter Road (Route begins) Right on Gladfelter Road Right on Longest Road (turn

around at end of cul-de-sac) Left on Gladfelter Road Left on Windam Hill Road (Uturn at end of road) Left on Gladfelter Road Right on Mountain Road Right on Overhill Drive (turn around at Sideview Lane) Right on Mountain Road Right on Winns Church Road Right on Greenwood Road (turn around at Summer Breeze Drive) Continue back west on Greenwood Road Right on Winns Church Road to Cedar Lane Continue to school via: Right on Cedar Lane to Elmont ElementaryNote: Reverse for PM run.

Run 8 • Bus: 266 Start run at the intersection of: Cedar Lane and Cedarlea Parkway (7:07 am) Right on Cedar Lane Left on CedarLea Parkway Right on New Town Court Right on Scots Quarter Road Left on Parsons Chapel Road Continue to intersection of Parsons Chapel Rd. & Caruthers Way Continue straight across to Tudor Rose Court Left Caruthers Way Continue on Caruthers Way Right on Cedar Lea Parkway Right on Cedar Lane Left on Old Washington Highway(cross bridge & back-up into Thomas Mill Sub.) Proceed back on Old Washington Highway Left on Cedar Lane Proceed on Cedar Lane Left on Holly Berry Road (turn around at designated location) Left on Karen Drive (turn around at the end) Proceed to Elmont Elementary.

Note: Reverse run directions for PM run Run 9 • Bus 142 Start run at the intersection of: Washington Highway at Colonial Estates Entrance (7:00 am) Right into Colonial Estates Circle Continue to front office location Bear to left and continue on road (around curve) Left into gravel parking lot (some p/u’s) Right out of gravel parking lot continuing back to front office location (additional p/u’s) Bear right out to Washington Highway Right on Washington Highway Left on King Acres Road Right on Trail of Tears Lane

Left on Big Rock Lane Left on Lakeridge Parkway Continue on Lakeridge Parkway Right on Lakeridge Green Drive (P/U at entrance to complex (students at bus shelter) Left on Kestrel Drive Right on Lakeridge Square Court Right again on Lake Ridge Square Ct. *(pass apt. office, p/u at back, turn around, p/u at front of office) Left on Lakeridge Square Court Left on Timber Ridge Drive (turn around at Pooh Corner) Continue back to Lakeridge Parkway Right on Lakeridge Parkway Right on Sliding Hill Road Right on Washington Highway Left on Cedar Lane Left on Holly Hill Road (turn around at the end) Left on Cedar Lane Right on Elmont Woods Drive (turn around at the end) Right on Cedar Lane Right on Brookhollow Drive Right on Brookhollow Court (turn around at the end) Right on Cedar Lane Continue to school via: Continuing on Cedar Lane to Elmont Elementary HENRY CLAY /JOHN M. GANDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Right on Carter Forest Drive Left on Wales Way Left on Hillsway Drive Right on N. James Street Right on N. Macon Terrace (turn around at Calley St.) Left on N. James Street Right on West Vaughan Road to John M. Gandy Elementary Continue to Henry Clay Elementary. Note: PM run directions reversed.

Run: 3 • Bus:91 Start run at the location of: Washington Highway & Mt. Hope Church Road (7:00) Left on Mt. Hope Church Road (turn around at end) Continue back to Washington Highway Right on Washington Highway Right onto Kings Dominion Blvd Continue to All American Truck Stop Left at intersection into truck stop (p/u at cashiers bldg) Right onto Kings Dominion Blvd.(Rt.30 west) Left on Washington Highway Right on Breedens Road Right on Lucas Rd. to Old Ridge Rd. Left on Old Ridge Road (p/u) Right on Washington Highway (p/u) turn around at assigned location) Left on Washington Highway

Run: 1 • Bus: 158 Start run at the intersection of: Arbor Oak Drive at Washington Highway (7:20am) Left onto Arbor Oak Drive Continue on Arbor Oak Drive to Winter Oak Left on Winter Oak Drive Right on Arbor Oak Drive to Washington Highway Continue to school via: Right on Washington Highway Left on Archie Cannon Drive to John M. Gandy Elementary Then continue to Henry Clay Elementary.

Run: 2 • Bus: 180 Start run at the intersection of: West Patrick Henry Road and Blanton Road (7:02 am) Left on Blanton Road Left on Independence Road (go left at fork in road) Continue on Blunts Road (turns into Blunts Bridge Road) Left on Cross Corner Road (turn around at Atkinson Road ) Left on Blunts Bridge Road (Continues into N. James Street) Continue onto N. James Street to Carter Forest Dr. ( Carter Hill Subdivision)

(p/u’s on east side) Right on Old Ridge Road (p/u’s ) Right on Hickory Hill Road (p/u at intersection) Right on Manheim Road ( p/u & continue around road) Right on Hickory Hill Road Left on Elletts Crossing Road (p/ u’s, continues into Rt. 1 south) South on Rt. 1 Continue to school via: Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John Gandy Elementary Then continue to Henry Clay ElementaryNote: On PM run see stop orders for afternoon route.

Run: 4 • Bus: 170 Start run at the intersection of: Route 54 & Tower Road ( 6:42 am) Left on Tower Road Continue on Tower Road (p/u’s) Right on Campbell Lake Road (p/ u & turn around at Stevens Lane) Continue back down on Tower Road Left on Horseshoe Bridge Road (Pick-up at Cypress Creek Road) Continue back on Horseshoe Bridge Road (turn around at Kimbrough Lane) Left on Tower Road Left on W Patrick Henry Left on Chapman Street Left on Cross Road (turn around at Dairy Lane) Left on Chapman Street Right on Wesley Street (First

Baptist Church Daycare A.M. only) Right on Route 54 Left into Kiddie Kingdom Day Care (turn around) Right on Thompson Street Left on John Street, Left on Chapman Street Right on Wesley Street Left on Snead Street Left on North James Street Continue to school via: Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John M Gandy Elementary Continue to Henry Clay Elementary Note: Reverse run for PM Run: 5 • Bus: 274 Start run at the intersection of: W. Patrick Henry Road at Hickory Hill Road (7:04 am) Left on Hickory Hill Road ( turn around at Hill Club Lane) Right on W. Patrick Henry Road Left on Country Club Drive to Pinehurst Lane Right on Pinehurst Lane Left on Augusta Lane Left on Country Club Drive Right on Fairway Lane Right on Riverside Drive (turn around at end) Right on Country Club Drive Left on W Patrick Henry Road Left on Horseshoe Bridge Road see BUS ROUTES, pg. 14

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BUS ROUTES Continued from pg. 13

– turn around at designated area Continue back on Horseshoe Bridge Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road Continue back to W Patrick Henry Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road Continue east onto Thompson Street Left on Henry Street Left on Archie Cannon Street Right into John Gandy Elementary School Continue to Henry Clay Elementary School via: Left on Archie Cannon Left on Henry Street Right on England Street Left on Hanover Avenue Left into Henry Clay Elementary

Run: 6 • Bus: 6 Start run at the intersection of: Blanton Road at Greenwood Church Road (7:05 am) Continue west on Greenwood Church to Winston Road Right on Winston Road Left on Deer Creek Road (turn around at the end) Left on Winston Road Right on Blanton Road Right on Stagfield Road (turning around at Jane’s Creek Way) Right on Blanton Road Left on Ashcake Road Left on Maple Street Right on E. Francis Street Left on Kirby Station Road Left on New Street Right on Virginia Street Right on England Street Left on Henry Street Continue to school via: Proceed on Henry Street Left on Archie Cannon Drive to John Gandy Elementary Run: 7 • Bus: 310 Start run at the intersection of: W. Patrick Henry Road and Blanton Road (7:00 am ) Right on Blanton Road Left on Yowell Road Right on Thompson Street/ England Street Right on Washington Highway Continue back south on Washington Highway Left on Ashcake Road Proceed on Ashcake Road crossing over I-95 bridge Left on Cheroy Road (turn around at Cheroy Woods Lane) Continue back on Cheroy Road Right on Ashcake Road Right into Minnieland Day Care

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Continue around in parking lot to exit Right on Ashcake Road Right on Washington Highway Left on Pleasant Street Right on S Taylor Street Continue to school via: Left on England Street Right on Henry Street Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John Gandy Elementary Then continue to Henry Clay Elementary Note: PM run reversed from AM Run: 8 • Bus: 278 Start run at the intersection of: Medical Drive at W Patrick Henry Road (7:18 am) Continue on Medical Drive/ Elmont Road to Hanover Avenue (no p/u’s) Left on Hanover Avenue Right on Cubs Lane (circle the block) Right on Hanover Avenue Left on Beverly Road Right on Lee Avenue Left on Hanover Avenue Right on Duncan Street Left on Howard Street Right on South Center Street Right on Early Street Right on Duncan Street Right on W. Francis Street Continue to E. Francis Street Left on Virginia Street Continue to school via: Right on Thompson Street/ England Street Left on Henry Street Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John Gandy Elementary Then continue to Henry Clay Elementary Run: 9 • Bus: 257 Start run at the intersection of: Dewey St. & Thompson St. (7:14 am) Right on Thompson St. Proceed west on Thompson St. Right on Henry Clay Road Left on Chapman Street.

Right on Chapman Street Continue on Chapman Street Right on John Street Right on N. Snead Street Left on Henry Clay Road Left on N James Street Right on Linden Street Left on Park Street Left on Elm Avenue Right on N James Street Right on Vaughan Road/Archie Cannon Drive Right on Henry Street Right on A Street Left on B Street Left on Smith Street Left on Henry Street

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Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John M. Gandy Elementary Then continue to Henry Clay Elementary. Note: Reverse run directions for PM. Run: 10 • Bus: 189 Start run at the intersection of: England Street and Virginia Street (7:10 am) Right on Virginia Street Proceed south on Virginia Street Left on Macmurdo Street Left on Maple Street Right on Arlington Street Right on South Taylor Street Left on Pleasant Street Left on Randolph Street Right on England Street Continue on England Streetn to South Carter Road Right on S. Carter Road Right on Deverux Road Right on S. Carter Hill Parkway (p/u at Apple Garden Inn. front entrance) Continue to cross over England Street to N. Carter Parkway Continue around to Econo Lodge (p/u) Continue back around to England Street Right on England Street to Cottage Green Drive Right on Cottage Green Drive (p/u’s) Continue around to Omni Road Continue on Omni Road Right on N. Washington Highway Continue to Archie Cannon Road Left onto Archie Cannon Road to John Gandy Elementary School Continue to Henry Clay Elementary via: Left on Archie Cannon Left on Henry Street Right on England Street Cross over Center Sreet Bear left onto Hanover Ave. to Henry Clay Elementary Run: 11 • Bus: 320 Start run at the intersection of: Cottontree Court and Courtside Drive (7:20am) Continue on Courtside Drive Left on Slash Drive Right on Ashcake Road Right on Maple Street Right on Sunny Drive Continue on Sunny Drive Right on Swannee Drive Right on Courtside Drive Right on Slash Drive Left on Five Oaks ( turn around) Left on Slash Drive Left on Sunny Drive Left on Maple Drive Right on Ashcake Road Continue to school via: Right on South Center Street

Right on England Street Left on Henry Street Proceed on Henry Street Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John M. Gandy Elementary Continue back to Henry Clay Elementary.

Run: 12 • Bus: 146 Start run at the intersection of: Arbor Oak Drive and Washington Highway (Rt. 1) (7:15am) Right on Arbor Oak Drive Continue on Arbor Oak Drive Left on Ten Oak Drive Left on Brown Bark Place Right on Arbor Oak Drive Continue to Rt. 1 (Washington Highway) Right on Washington Highway (Rt. 1 to Ashland Town Square Apts.)

Right on Wythe House Drive Left on Kings Arms Street Left on Bruton Parrish Drive Right on Route 1 North Continue to Smithtown Road & N. Washington Highway (p/u at intersection) Continue for approximately ½ mile (turn around at gravel cut through & go south) Continue on Route 1 south Right on Berkley Street Right on Henry Street Proceed to school: Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John M. Gandy Elementary School Continue from there to Henry Clay Elementary Continue on Rt. 1 South Right on Berkley Street Right on Henry Street (no p/u’s) Proceed to school via: Right on Archie Cannon Drive to John M. Gandy Elementary School Continue to Henry Clay Elementary Run: 13 • Bus: 104 Start run at the intersection of: Macon Circle & Washington Highway (7:22 am) Right on Washington Highway (Route 1) Left onto England Street (Intersection of Rt. 1 and England Street) Continue through 1st light (stay in left lane) Continue to stop lights at intersection of North Carter Road & 54 Left onto North Carter Road Continue to Econo-Lodge (p/u) Continue around on North Carter Road to Rt 54 intersection .

Right on Rt.54 west (England Street) Continue back west on England Street Right on Cottage Green Drive (p/u’s) Left on Omni Road Right on Washington Highway Left on Henry Street to Archie Cannon Drive Proceed to John Gandy and Henry Clay Elementary School Note: PM run same as AM run.

PATRICK HENRY HIGH LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL Run: 1 • Bus: 88 Start Run at intersection of : Washington Highway & Mt. Hope Church Road (7:10 am) Right on Washington Highway Left on Mount Hope Church Road (p/u’s) Cross over Doswell Road & continue on Mt. Hope Church Road (turn around location) Continue back down Mt. Hope Church Road Right on Doswell Road (p/u’s) (cross over bridge) Continue on Doswell Road Cross over Doswell Road to Darbys Road (p/u’s) turn around at Darbys Rd. & Academy Farm Lane) Right on Old Ridge Road (p/u’s & turn around) Continue west on Old Ridge Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back east on Old Ridge Road Left on Breedens Road Left on Lucas Road Right on Old Ridge Road (p/u’s) Left on Blunts Bridge Road Left on Newfound Road (turn around at end) Left on Blunts Bridge Road Right on Independence Road Right on Blanton Road Right on W. Patrick Henry Road (Rt. 54) Proceed to School. Note: Reverse for PM run.

Run: 2 • Bus: 31 Start run at the intersection of: Verdon Road & Landora Bridge Road (7:15 am) Left on Landora Bridge Road Continue on Landora Bridge Road (turn around at Rock Castle Road) Left on Verdon Road Left on Hewlett Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back down Hewlett Road Left on Verdon Road

Left on Noel Road (turn around at end of road (Narrow Path Trail, end of state maintenance) Left on Verdon Road Left on Route One (Continue to designated location for turn around) Continue back on Route One to Cross Corner Road (no p/u’s) Continue to Patrick Henry and Liberty Middle Schools via: Right on Cross Corner Road Right on Blunts Bridge Road Left on Blunts Road Left on Independence Road Right on Blanton Road Right on W. Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry and Liberty Schools Note: PM run reversed from AM run.

Run: 3 • Bus: 309 Start run at the intersection of: Ancient Acres Road and Wards Forest Ave. (6:55AM) Continue west on Ancient Acres Road to Greenbay Road Right on Greenbay Road Continue on Greenbay Road approximately 3/10th of a mile & turn around at designated location) Continue south on Greenbay Road to Beaverdam Road Right on Beaverdam Road (turn around at County Line) Left on Beaver Den Lane (turn around at cul-de-sac) Left on Anderson Mill Way Left on Union Church Road Left on Teman Road (turn around at Windy River Farm Lane) Left on Verdon Road Right on Hewlett Road to Old Ridge Road Continue to school via: Right on Old Ridge Road Left on Coatesville Road Right on Scotchtown Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse run directions for PM. Run: 4 • Bus: 08 Start run at nearest intersection of: Tyler Station Road & Woodsons Mill Road (7:14am) Proceed northwest on Tyler Station Road to Beaverdam Road (p/u’s) Right on Beaverdam Road Continue on Beaverdam Road Left on Ben Gayle Road ( turn around at end) Left on Beaverdam Road Right on Trainham Road (turn around at the end) Left on Beaverdam Road Right on Beaverdam School Road see BUS ROUTES, pg. 15

BUS ROUTES Continued from pg. 14

Right on Teman Road Right on Goshen Road Left on Terry Road Left on Taylor Road to Coatesville Road Continue to school via: Right on Coatesville Road Right on Scotchtown Road Left W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS. Note: Reverse run in PM Run: 5 • Bus: 7 Start run at the intersection of: Old Ridge Road and Pleasant Mill Road (7:00 am ) Continue west on Old Ridge Road Right on Landmark Cedar Road Left on Grover Cocke Road (turn around at end) Left on Landmark Cedar Road Left on Shiloh Church Road Left on Belches Road (turn around at designated location) Left on Woodson’s Mill Road Right on Tyler Station Road Left on Beaver Dam Road (turn around at designated location) Left on Tyler Station Road Right on Teman Road Right on Coatesville Road Left on Overlook Ridge Lane (turn around at end) Left on Coatesville Road Right on Scotchtown Road to West Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMSNote: Reverse for PM run directions.

Run 6 • Bus: 259 Start run at the intersection: Beaverdam Road at Parsons Road (7:10am) Continue on Beaverdam Road Left on Tyler Station Road Left on Hollowing Creek Road ( changes to Shiloh Church Road) Right on Parsons Road (turn around at Fleming Mill Drive) Continue back on Parsons Road (cross over Shiloh Church Road) Parsons Road to Allen Harris Road (turn around at end) Continue back to Parsons Road Right on Parsons Road to Beaverdam Road Cross over Beaverdam Road continue on Parsons Road Left on Parsons Ridge Road (turn around at end, cul-de-sac) Left on Circuit Rider Drive (turn around at Buckfast Place) Left on Parsons Ridge Road Right on Jericho Drive Left on Parsons Road to Old

Ridge Road Left on Old Ridge Road Right on Goshen Road Continue to West Patrick Henry Road (Rt. 54) Left on W. Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Rt.54 (W. Patrick Henry Road) to Patrick Henry High & Liberty Middle

Left on Pinehurst Drive (turn around at cul de sac) Right on Deep Spring Drive ( turn around at Broad Creek Drive) Right on Pinehurst Forest Drive to West Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS

Run: 7 • Bus: 70 Start run at the intersection of: Parsons Road and Beaver Dam Road Continue south on Beaver Dam Road Left ( west) on Old Ridge Road (pass Gun Barrel Road on left) Continue to New Westridge Road Left on New Westridge (turn around at end) Right on Old Ridge Road Continue back east on Old Ridge Road Left on Shiloh Church Road (watch for stop sign & turn just pass sign ) Right on Rocky Ford Road Right on Beaverdam Road Continue back on Beaverdam Road (continue through intersection at Old Ridge Road) Left on Connie Hall Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Beaver Dam Road Left on Beaver Dam Road Continue to school via: Left on Mountain Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Run: 8 • Bus: 334 Start run at the intersection of: Mabelton Road and Gun Barrel Road (7:27 am) Right on Mabelton Road Left on Pleasant Mill Road Right on Old Ridge Road Right on Goshen Road Left on W. Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS

Run: 10 • Bus: 148 Start run at the intersection of: Dunn Road and Mountain Road (7:20am) Turn left on Dunn Road ( turn around at end of Dunn Road) Continue back to Mountain Road Left on Mountain Road Continue on Mountain Road Right on Jones Farm Road (go to empty driveway on left & turn around in driveway) Left on Mountain Road (no p/u’s) Right on Hopeful Church Road Right on Taylors Creek Road (turn around at Boondock Lane) Continue on Taylors Creek Road to Bethany Church Road Left on Bethany Church Road Continue to school via: Right on Mountain Road Continue onto W Patrick Henry Road (east) to PHHS and LMS. Note: Reverse directions for PM run.

Run: 9 • Bus: 333 Start run at the intersection of: Pleasant Mill Road & Old Ridge Road (7:10 am) Left on Old Ridge Road Continue West on Old Ridge Road Left on Gun Barrel Road Left on Mountain Road Right on Devonwood Road (turn around at end of Devonwood Road) Right on Mountain Road Left on Woodman Hall Road Right on Robert Terrell Road Left on Robert Terrell Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road

Run: 11 • Bus: 86 Start run at the intersection of: Mountain Road and Burnham Davis Road (7:22am) Right on Burnham Davis Road (turn around at end) Continue back to Mountain Road Right on Mountain Road Left on Bourne Road Left on Taylor’s Creek Road Left on Clazemont Road to Mountain Road Continue to school via: Right on Mountain Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road Continuing on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS. Note: PM run directions same as AM directions Run: 12 • Bus: 122 Start run at the intersection of: Hunting Horn Ln. & Woodland Fox Ln. (7:00 am) Proceed on Woodland Fox Ln. to Turkey Road Continue on Turkey Road Left on Pinhook Road Proceed north on Pinhook Road to Vontay Road Left on Vontay Road Continue to Octagon Church Road Left on Factory Mill Road to Michie Town Road

Left on Michie Town Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Factory Mill Road Left on Factory Mill Road to Pony Farm Road Continue on Pony Farm Road Bear left onto Oilville Road to Pinhook Road Continue north on Pinhook Road Left on Explorer Ridge Road Left onto Victoria Hills Road (turn around at designated location) Right on Explorer Ridge Road Left on Pinhook Road to Vontay Road Right on Vontay Road Continue to school via: Vontay Road to Dunns Chapel Road Left on Dunns Chapel Road to Taylors Creek Road Right on Bethany Church Road to Mountain Road Continue on Mountain Road Merge onto West Patrick Henry Road Continue to Patrick Henry & Liberty Middle Schools Run: 13 • Bus: 110 Start run at the intersection of: Dogwood Trail Road at Pouncey Tract Road (7:21am) Continue on Dogwood Trail (p/u’s) Continue to Manakin Road Left on Manakin Road (turn around at designated location) Right on Dogwood Trail Right on Primrose Lane Right on Rosemont Drive Left on Echo Meadows Road Left on Rockville Road Continue on Rockville Rd & cross Pouncey Tract Rd & continue to Walnut Hill Dr. Continue straight from Walnut Hill Drive onto Henley Road Continue to MLC Lane (turn around at designated location) Continue on Henley Road Right on Walnut Hill Drive Continue on Walnut Hill Drive through gated columns to culde-sac Continue to school via: Left on Pouncey Tract Road Left on Ashland Road Left on Blanton Road Left on Patrick Henry Road to PHHS & LMS. Run: 14 • Bus: 225 Start run at the intersection of: Dogwood Trail Road and Watkins Road (7:30 am) Left on Watkins Road (turn around at designated location) Left on Dogwood Trail Road Left on Bienvenue Road

Right on Pouncey Tract Road (eastwardly direction) Continue on Pouncey Tract Road to Mile Branch Road Right on Mile Branch Road Right on Pouncey Tract Road Continue to school via: Continuing on Ashland Road Left on Blanton Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMSNote: Reverse run for PM. Run: 15 • Bus: 284 Start run at the intersection of: Dunns Chapel Rd. & Pouncey Tract Rd. (7:17am) Continue south on Pouncey Tract Rd. (turn around at designated location) Continue north to Vontay Rd. Right on Vontay Road Continue west on Vontay Road (turn around at Toler Lane) Continue east on Vontay Road Left on Dunn’s Chapel Road (Runs into Saint Peters Church Road) Left on Walton’s Tavern Road Left on Mountain Road (Rt. 33) Left on Derby Ridge Road (turn around at Trails End Drive) Left on Mountain Road Continue to school via: Right on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS. Note: PM run reversed from AM run.

Run: 16 • Bus: 289 Start run at the intersection of: Bethany Church Road at Mountain Road (7:15am) Right on Bethany Church Road ( turn around at Fire Department) Continue south on Bethany Church Road (to Pryors Lane) Left on Pryor Lane (turning around at the end) Right on Bethany Church Road to Winding Creek Left on Winding Creek (turn around in culdasac) Bethany Church Road to Wedge Stone Drive (turn around at end) Left on Bethany Church Road Left on Taylor’s Creek Road to Dunn’s Chapel Road Right on Saint Peter’s Church Road Left on Mountain Road Left on Waltons Tavern Road Left on Locust Run Drive (turn around at end) Left on Mountain Road Right on W Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Right on Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse run directions for PM.

Run: 17 • Bus: 116 Start run at the intersection of: Canterbury Road at Bethany Church Road (7:05 am) Continue south on Canterbury Road to Saint Peter’s Church Road Left on Saint Peter’s Church Road Left on Waltons Tavern Road Right on Mountain Road (turn around at designated location approx. 2 miles) Continue west on Mountain Road Right on Rosmarin Road Left on Greenwood Church Road Right on Lone Oak Road (turn around at the end) Left on Greenwood Church Road Left on Patrick Meadows Way (turn around at end) Right on Forest Henry Road (turn around at end) Right on Patrick Meadows Way Left on Greenwood Church Road Left on Scotchtown Road Right on W Patrick Henry Road Right on King Road (turn around at Kings Grant Lane ) Right on West Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: West Patrick Henry Road to PH & LM schools. Note: PM run starts out reversed until last stop on Greenwood Church Rd, then commence D/O’s starting on Canterbury Road to Mountain Road.

Run: 18 • Bus: 326 Start run at the intersection of: Abner Church Road and Howards Mill Road (7:15am) Continue south on Howard’s Mill Road (turn around at designated location) Left on Pouncey Tract Road Right on Howards Mill Road Right on Abner Church Road Left on Ashland Road Right on Chewning Road Right on Mountain Road Right on Gordons Lane (turn around at end of Gordons Lane) Proceed back to Dude Ranch Road Right on Dude Ranch Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Dude Ranch Road Continue on Dude Ranch Road to Gordons Lane Right on Gordons Lane Left on Mountain Road Right on Ashland Road Left on Blanton Road Left on Blanton Road to W Patrick Henry Road Continue to PHHS and LMS via: Left on W. Patrick Henry Road to see BUS ROUTES, pg. 16

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BUS ROUTES Continued from pg. 15

School Run: 19 • Bus: 328 Start run at the intersection of: Greenwood Church Road at Windmill Drive (7:25am) Continue west on Greenwood Church Road to Cherry Hill Road Left on Cherry Hill Road Left on Kreutler Road Right on Stone Trace Drive (P/U & turn around at cul-de-sac) Left on Kreutler Road Left on Cherry Hill Road Left on Big Bear Court (turn around at end) Left on Cherry Hill Road Right on Greenwood Church Road Left on Mill Creek Drive (entrance at club house) Left on Greenwood Church Road Left on Winston Road Left on Deer Creek Road (turn around in cul-de-sac at end of Deer Creek Rd.) Left on Winston Road to Blanton Road Continue to school via: Left on Blanton Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMSNote: Reverse run for PM Run: 20 • Bus: 77 Start run at the intersection of: Coatesville Road and Annfield Road (7:20am) Left on Annfield Road (turn around at end) Left on Coatesville Road to Scotchtown Road Left on Scotchtown Road to Chiswell Lane Left on Chiswell Lane (turn around at the end of Chiswell Lane) Left on Scotchtown Road Right on Campbell Lake Road Right on Tower Road Left on Horseshoe Bridge Road (turn around at Kimbrough Lane) Left on Tower Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road (p/u’s) Continue on to: Patrick Henry & Liberty Middle School Note: PM run reversed from AM run Run: 21 • Bus: 53 Start run at the intersection of: Old Ridge Road at Rockets Mill Road (7:18am) Continue north on Rockets Mill Road to Old Ridge Road Left on Old Ridge Road

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Right on New Market Mill Road (turn around at 12225 New Market Mill Road ) Right on Old Ridge Road (proceed to Little River Estates) Right on White Pine Road (turn around at Tiswood/Sweet Gum Street) Right on Old Ridge Road Left on Katy Lane (turn around at cul-de-sac) Left on Old Ridge Road Proceed to intersection of Old Ridge & Teman Road (turn left) Continue to school via: Left on Coatesville Road Right on Scotchtown Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry High and Liberty Middle Run: 22 • Bus: 249 Start run at the intersection of: Stone Horse Creek Road at Auburn Mill Road (7:20am) Right on Auburn Mill Road Right on Woodstock Road (turn around at end) Right on Auburn Mill Road Left on Saint Peter’s Church Road (no p/u’s) Left on Howards Mill Road Left on Stone Horse Creek Road Right on Mountain Road Proceed on Mountain Road Bear left onto Greenwood Road Left on Ashland Road (no p/u’s) Continue on Ashland Road to Blanton Road Left on Blanton road to W Patrick Henry Road Right on Yankeetown (p/u & turn around at designated location) Continue back to W. Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Right on W Patrick Henry Road to school.Note: Reverse PM run.

Run: 23 • Bus: 263 Start run at the intersection of: Mountain Road at Ashland Road (7:08 am) Continue right on Ashland Road to Cauthorne Road Left on Cauthorne Road (turn around at Nash Lane & Cauthorne Road ) Continue back to Ashland Road Left on Ashland Road Right on Pouncey Tract Road Right on South Anna Drive to Howard’s Mill Road Continue to school via: Right on Howard’s Mill Road Left on Abner Church Road Left on Ashland Road Left on Blanton Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry High and Liberty Middle.

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Run: 24 • Bus: 323 Start run at the intersection of: Overhill Drive & Mountain Road (7:15 AM 1st p/u on Overhill Drive then continue to Mountain Road Right on Mountain (Continue to designated turn around location) Continue back west on Mountain Road to Gladfelter Road Left on Gladfelter Road Right on Windham Hill (turn around at end) Right on Gladfelter (P/U students at intersection of Longest Road & Gladfelter Road(turn around at end) Continue back on Gladfelter Left on Mountain Road Continue west on Mountain Road Right on Ashland Road (at Stanleys Store) Left on Greenwood Church Road (stop at intersection of Wesleys Ct. & Greenwood Church Rd.) Continue to intersection of Greenwood Creek Dr. & Greenwood Church Rd. Continue to intersection of Fair Oaks Ln. & Greenwood Church Rd. Continue to intersection of Greenwood Church Road & Lakeview Farms Place Continue to intersection of Spring Branch Ln. & Greenwood Church Rd. Continue to school via: Right on Winston Road Left on Blanton Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Run: 25 • Bus: 164 Start run at the intersection of: Karen Drive and Cedar Lane (7:40am) Continue on Cedar Lane to Rocky Ridge Road Left on Rocky Ridge Road Left on Winns Church Road Left on Cedar Lane Left on Beaver Glen Drive Left on Otter Drive (go to end and turn around) Right on Beaver Glen Drive Left on Cedar Lane Continue to school via: Right on Ashland Road Left on Blanton Road Left on Blanton Road to W. Patrick Henry Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Run: 26 • Bus: 255 Start run at the intersection of: Cedar Lane at Cedar Lea Parkway (7:49am) Left on Cedar Lea Parkway Right on New Town Court

Right on Scots Quarter Road Left on Parsons Chapel Road Right on Caruthers Way Right on Cedar Lea Parkway Right on Cedar Lane to Elmont Road Right on Elmont Road Continue to school via: Continue on Elmont Road to Medical Drive Right on Medical Drive to Thompson St. (W. Patrick Henry Road) Left on W Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry High and Liberty Middle Run: 27 • Bus: 151 Start run at the intersection of: Cedar Lane & Karen Drive (7:45 am) Right on Karen Drive (turn around at end) Right on Cedar Lane Right on Broken Bit Lane (turn around at designated location) Right on Cedar Lane Continue on Cedar Lane to Brookhollow Drive Left on Brookhollow Drive ( turn around at Brookhollow Court ) Left on Cedar Lane Left on Elmont Woods Drive (turn around at end) Left on Cedar Lane Right on Holly Hill Road (turn around at end) Left on Cedar Lane Right on Elmont Road Continue to school via: Left on West Patrick Henry Highway to school Note: PM run directions same as AM directions.

Run: 28 • Bus: 94 Start run at the intersection of: Blanton Road & Ashcake Road (7:30 am) Left on Ashcake Road Continue on Ashcake Road (p/u’s) Right on Wildwood Boulevard Right on Sunset Drive Right on Lees Lane Right on Wildwood Blvd.

Right on Sunset Drive Left on Lees Lane Right on Link Lane Left on Melton Road Left on Foxmill Run Lane (turn around at Iron Horse Lane) Left on Melton Road (turn around at Melton Place Drive) Right on Ashcake Road to Elmont Road (no p/u’s) Continue to school via: Left on Elmont Road Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS

Run: 29 • Bus: 170 Start run at the intersection of: Washington Highway and Ashcake Road (7:55 am) Continue on Washington Highway (southbound) Right on Dellwood Road (turning around at the end) Right on Washington Highway Kosmo Village Mobile Home Park Continue on Washington Highway Left on Old Keeton Road Left on Old Telegraph Road Continue on Old Telegraph Road Right on Washington Highway Continue p/u’s on Washington Highway Left on Route 54 Continue to school via: Right on W. Patrick Henry Road to PH and LM schools Run: 30 • Bus: 180 Start run at the intersection of: Rt. 54 and Washington Highway (7:50 am) Continue east on Rt. 54 Right on South Hill Carter Parkway (p/u at Apple Garden Inn, front office) Turn around in parking lot and continue back on South Hill Carter Parkway Cross Rt. 54 at stop lights over to North Hill Carter Parkway Continue on North Hill Parkway (p/u at Kitty Hamilton Cir. & N. Carter Road turn around) Continue back to Rt. 54 Right on Rt. 54 Continue west on Rt. 54 (England Street) to Cottage Green Drive Right on Cottage Green Drive Continue on Cottage Green Drive Left on Omni Road Continue on Omni Road Right on Washington Highway (no p/u’s) Left on Macon Circle Left on Henry Place Right on Randolph Circle Left on Macon Circle Left on Caroline Street Right on Louisiana Street Right on England Street Continue to School via: Continue on Rt. 54 West to PHHS and LMS Note: PM run same as AM run Run: 31 • Bus: 146 Start run at the intersection of: Berkley Street & Route 1 (7:55 am) Continue South on Route 1 (p/u at designated stop on Washington Highway) Continue to Sedgefield Trailer Park

Left onto Arbor Oak Drive Continue on Arbor Oak Drive (Continue past Winter Oak Drive on left, keeping straight on Arbor Oak) Left on Winter Oak Drive Left on Ten Oak Drive Right on Brown Bark Place Right on Arbor Oak Drive to Washington Highway (no p/u’s) Continue to school via: Right on Washington Highway Left on England Street (Route 54) to PHHS and LMS. Note: Reverse directions for PM run Run: 32 • Bus: 109 Start run at the intersection of: Lakeridge Parkway and Lewistown Road (7:30 am) Right on Lewistown Road (Cross over Rt. 1) Continue on Lewistown Road (turn around at Elmont landfill) Continue back on Lewistown Rd. (p/u’s on right hand side) Left on Washington Highway (Rt. 1) Continue North on Washington Highway Right on Elletts Crossing Road Right on Hickory Hill Road Continue to assigned stop at intersection of Mannheim Drive & Hickory Hill Road Left turn at 1st entrance to Mannheim (p/u) & continue around road Continue back on Hickory Hill Road Right on Hickory Hill Road Right on Elletts Crossing Road Right on Washington Highway Left on Cross Corner Road Left on Blunts Bridge Road to N James Street Continue on N James Street to Carter Forest Drive ( Carter Hill Subdivision) Right on Carter Forest Drive Left on Wales Way ( p/u) Continue to Hillsway Drive Left on Hillsway Drive Right on N James Street Continue on N James Street to N Snead Street Continue to school via: Right on Snead Street Right on Wesley Street Right on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: PM is run in reverse from AM run.

Run: 33 • Bus: 278 Start run at the intersection of: Hanover Avenue and Snead Street (7:54 am) Continue on Hanover Avenue to see BUS ROUTES, pg. 17

BUS ROUTES Continued from pg. 16

Elmont Road Left on Ashcake Road Left on South Center Street Continue on South Center Street Left on Early Street Right on Duncan Street Continue on Duncan Street to Hanover Avenue Right on Hanover Avenue Left on Duncan Street Left on Thompson Street Continue to school via: Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse run for PM. Run: 34 • Bus: 96 Start run at the intersection of: Maple Street at Ashcake Road (7:48am) Left on Maple Street Right on E. Francis Street Left on Kilby Station Road Left on New Street Proceed on New Street and Virginia Street Right on Virginia Street Continue on Virginia St.(past MacMurdo St., Arlington St. & Maiden St. intersections) Left on England Street Proceed on Thompson St. Right on North James Street

Left on Henry Clay Street Right on Chapman Street Left on Wesley Street Right on Thompson Street Proceed to school via: continue onto W. Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: PM run reversed from AM Run: 35 • Bus: 104 Start run at the intersection of: Beverly Road & Hanover Ave. (7:53am) Continue on west on Hanover Ave. Right on Elmont Road Left on Yowell Road to Blanton Road Right on Blanton Road Continue to school via: Left on W. Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Run: 36 • Bus: 189 Start run at the intersection of: England Street and Virginia Street (7:53 am) Left on Virginia Street Continue on Virginia Left on New Street Right on Maple Street Right on E. Francis Street Right on Virginia Street Right on MacMurdo Street Continue north on Maple Street to Arlington Street Right on Arlington Street Right on South Taylor Street

Left on Pleasant Street Left on Randolph Street Continue on Randolph Street Right on Myrtle Street Right on S. Washington Highway Left on Arbor Oak Drive Left on Winter Oak Drive Right on Ten Oak Drive Right on Brown Bark Place Right on Arbor Oak Drive Right on Rt. 1 north Continue to school via: Left on England Street and continue to Patrick Henry High and Liberty Middle Note: PM run directions same as AM run.

Run: 37 • Bus: 274 Start run at intersection of : England Street & South Taylor Street (7:53 am) Right on South Taylor Street Left on Pleasants Street Right on South Washington Highway Right on Ashcake Road Left on Maple Street Extension (Turn around at designated location) Right on Maple Street Ext. Left on Ashcake Road Right on South Center Street Left on Thompson Street Continue to school via: Continue on Thompson St. (54 West) to PH / LM.

Run: 38 • Bus: 320.

Start run at the intersection of: Sunny Drive and Slash Drive (7:55 am) Continue east on Sunny Drive Right on Swannee Drive Right on Courtside Drive Left on Slash Drive Right on Ashcake Road Right on Slash Drive Right on South Center Street Continue onto South Railroad Ave. Left on England Street (Rt. 54 west) Continue to school via: Continue on W Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry High and Liberty Middle Run: 39 • Bus: 257 Start run at the intersection of: W. Pat. Henry Rd. and Hickory Oaks Lane (1mile W.of PH) 7:55 am Left onto Hickory Oaks Lane ( turn around at end) Right onto W. Patrick Henry Road Left on Country Club Drive Left on Riverside Drive (turn around at end) Left on Fairway Drive Left on Country Club Drive Right on Pinehurst Lane Left on Augusta Drive Left on Country Club Drive

Left on W Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry High and Liberty Middle Run: 40 • Bus: 84 Start run at intersection of: Old Ridge Road and Bucks Branch Lane (7:30 am) Continue on Old Ridge Road to Woodman Hall Road Left on Woodman Hall Road Left on Parrish Farm Rd (turn around at end) Left on Woodman Hall Road Left on Mountain Road Left on Brown Pleasants Road (turn around at end) Left on Mountain Road (Merge onto W Patrick Henry Road ) Continue east on W Patrick Henry Road Right on W Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: Continuing east on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse for PM run Run: 41 • Bus: 158 Start run at the intersection of: Washington Highway & Wythe House Drive (7:50am) Left on Wythe House Drive (Ashland Town Square Apts.)

Left on Bruton Parrish Drive Right on Kings Arms Street Right on Wythe House Drive Right on Washington Highway

(P/U at Smithtown Rd. & N. Washington Highway) Continue on Washington Highway (turn around at old circuit parking lot, far parking lot) Turn around & P/U at 14199 Washington Highway Continue South on Washington Highway (P/U’s) see time & load sheet Right on Berkley Street Left on Henry Street Continue to school via: Right on England Street (Rte. 54) to Patrick Henry High School.

Note: Reverse for PM run.

Run: 42 • Bus: 87 Start run at the intersection of: ( Bullfield Road ) 7:05 AM Continue west on Bullfield Road Right on Doswell Road (Cross over 2 railroad tracks) Left on Washington Highway ( P/U at designated stop) Left on Pleasant Circle (turn around at end of road ) Left on Washington Highway Left on Kings Dominion Blvd.

Right on Binns Road Right on Taylorsville Road Left on Washington Highway Proceed south on Rt. 1 (turn into designated location & proceed to Atkinson Rd.) Left on Atkinson Rd. & proceed see BUS ROUTES, pg. 18

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to Cross Corner Rd. Left on Cross Corner Rd. & continue to Rt. 1 Left on Rt. 1 Continue north on Rt. 1 (p/u’s to Rt. 1 and Route Drive) Right on Old Ridge Road Continue on Old Ridge Road (p/u’s on right hand side) (turn around at designated location) Continue to intersection of Old Ridge Road & Hickory Hill Road (p/u) turn around Continue back on Old Ridge Road (p/u’s on right hand side) Continue on Old Ridge Road (west – over I-95) Right on Fountain Road (turn around at end) Continue back west on Old Ridge Road Cross over Rt. 1 Continue to school via: Continuing on Old Ridge Road Left on Blunts Bridge Road Right on Independence Road Right on Blanton Road Right on West Patrick Henry Road to Patrick Henry and Liberty Middle Schools Run: 43 • Bus: 43 Start run at the intersection of: Farrington Road at Greenwood Church Road (7:05 am) Continue south on Farrington Road Right on Palmers Way

Left on Foxford Lane (P/U at Bud Lane and Foxford Lane ) turn around Right on Palmers Way Right on Farrington Road Right on Mountain Road Left into Triple Oaks Drive (turn around at Triple Oaks Dr. & Whispering Creek Cir.) Left on Mountain Road Right on Palmers Way (turn around) Right on Mountain Road Right on Scotchtown Road Right on Stillmeadows Road (turn around at end) Right on Scotchtown Road Right on Greenwood Church Road (left on service road between Cherry Hill & Greenwood Church Rd) Proceed back to Scotchtown Road Right on Scotchtown Road Right on Three Oaks Lane Right on Three Oaks Court (turn around at end) Right on Three Oaks Lane Right on Three Oaks Terrace (turn around at end) Right on Three Oaks Lane (to the end & turn around) Proceed back to Scotchtown Road Right on Scotchtown Road Right on W. Patrick Henry Road (no p/u’s) Continue to School via: Right on W. Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS

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Run: 44 • Bus: 266 Start run at the intersection of: Karen Drive and Cedar Lane (7:43am) Continue southeast on Cedar Lane Right on Washington Highway Right on Colonial Estates Circle Continue to front office location Bear left and continue on road (around curve) Left into gravel parking lot (p/u’s at this location) Bear right out of gravel parking lot continuing back to front office location Continue back to Washington Highway Right on Washington Highway Left on King Acres Road Left on Lakeridge Parkway (no p/u’s) Right on Lakeridge Square Court (circle around at the swimming Pool) Left on Lakeridge Square Court Left on Lakeridge Parkway Right on Sliding Hill Road Right on Route One Left on Cedar Lane Continue to school via: Cedar Lane Right on Elmont Road to Medical Drive Left on Route 54 west to PH & Liberty Middle Run: 45 • Bus: 161 Start run at the intersection of: Karen Drive at Cedar Lane (7:42AM) Left on Cedar Lane Left on Karen Drive Continue on Karen Drive Right on Old Elmont Road Right on Elmont Road Right on Gwathmey Church Road (turn around at Meriturn Place) Right on Elmont Road to Medical Drive Continue to School via: Left on Rte. 54 to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse for PM run.

Run: 46 • Bus: 98 Start run at the intersection of: Cobbs Road at Washington Highway (7:50am) Continue south on Washington Highway Left on Lewistown Road Continue on Lewistown Road Right on Carter Heights Road (turn around at the end) Left on Lewistown Road Right on Washington Highway Right on Ashcake Road Right on Ashland Heights Road (turn around at end) Continue to school via: Left on Ashcake Road

Right on Rt.1 (Washington Highway) Left on W. Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse run for PM Run: 47 • Bus: 46 Start run at the intersection of: Cedar Lane & Winns Church Road (7:42am) Left on Winns Church Road Continue to Mountain Road Turn around in driveway of designated location on Mountain Road Left onto Winns Church Road Right on Greenwood Road (turn around at designated location on Greenwood Road, driveway) Continue on Greenwood Road to Ashland Road Right on Ashland Road Continue to Blanton Road Continue to School via: Left on Blanton Road Left on West Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Note: Reverse run for PM. Run: 48 • Bus: 142 Start run at the intersection of: Karen Drive at Elmont Road (7:40 am) Continue south on Elmont Road to Cedar Lane Left on Cedar Lane Right on Old Washington Highway Continue on Old Washington Highway (p/u’s) to Chickahominy River Lane Proceed and make turn around at designated location Proceed back north on Old Washington Highway Left on Cedar Lane Right on Elmont Road Right on Cobbs Road (make p/u & turn around at designated location) Left on Old Scotland Road Left on Haltonshire Way Left on Scots Hill Terrace Right on Old Scotland Road Left on Cobbs Road Right on Elmont Road Continue to school via: Continuing on Elmont Road to Rt. 54 (W Patrick Henry Road) Left on W Patrick Henry Road to PHHS and LMS Run: 49 • Bus: 310 Start run at the intersection of: Snead Street at Hanover Avenue (7:46 am) Right on Snead Street Continues on Snead Street Right on Thompson Street Left on North James Street Left on Snead Street Right on Wesley Street

Right on Chapman Street Right on Cross Road Proceed to Dairy Lane Proceed back on Cross Road Right on Chapman Street Right on W. Patrick Henry Road Right on Independence Road Left on Blanton Road Right on W. Patrick Henry Road Continue to school via: W. Patrick Henry Road to PH and LM schools Note: PM run is same as AM run.

SOUTH ANNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Run: 1 • Bus: 102 Start run at the intersection of: King Road at Kings Grant Lane (7:37 am) Continue on King Road to W. Patrick Henry Road Left on W. Patrick Henry Road Left on Mountain Road Left on Greenwood Church Road Left on Lone Oak Drive (turn around at the end) Left on Greenwood Church Road Right on Rosmarin Road Left on Mountain Road Right on St. Peter’s Church Road to South Anna Elementary Run: 2 • Bus: 140 Start run at the intersection of: Scotchtown Road at W. Patrick Henry Road (7:25 am) Continue south on Scotchtown Road to Three Oaks Lane Left on Three Oaks Lane Right on Three Oaks Terrace (turn around at end) Left on Scotchtown Road Left on Greenwood Church Road Continue onto Cherry Hill Road Right on Big Bear Court (Turn around at Little Bear Court) Right on Cherry Hill Road Right on Kreutler Road (turn around at Stone Trace Drive) Right on Cherry Hill Road Right on Greenwood Church Road Left on Mill Creek Drive Right on Greenwood Church Road Continue on Greenwood Church Road Right on Patrick Meadows Way Left on Henry Forest Way (turn around at end) Continue back to Patrick Meadows Way Left on Patrick Meadows Way(turn around in cul-de-sac) Continue back to Greenwood Church Road Right on Greenwood Church Road Continue to school via: Left on Rosmarin Road

Left on Mountain Road Right on St. Peters Church Road Right on Waltons Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary Note: Reverse PM run directions Run: 3 • Bus: 159 Start run at the intersection of: W. Patrick Henry Road at Pinehurst Forest Drive (7:37am) Continue on Pinehurst Forest Drive (turn around at end of Pinehurst Forest Dr.) Continue on Pinehurst Forest Drive to Deep Spring Drive Right on Deep Spring Drive (turn around at end) Continue back to Pinehurst Drive Right on Pinehurst Forest Drive Right on W. Patrick Henry Road Left on Quaker Church Road (p/ u & turn around at end of state maintenance sign) Left on W. Patrick Henry Road Right on Terry Road Right on Taylor Road (p/u and turn around at designated location) Continue back on Taylor Road Right on Terry Road Left on Goshen Road Right on W. Patrick Henry Road Left on Mountain Road Right on Locust Run Drive (turn around at the end) Right on Mountain Road to Walton’s Tavern Road (no p/u’s) Continue to school via: Right on Walton’s Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary.

Run: 4 • Bus: 66 Start run at the intersection of: Robert Terrell Road at New Found Hills Lane (7:20am) Continue south on Robert Terrell Road to W. Patrick Henry Road Right on W. Patrick Henry Road Right on Woodman Hall road Left on Connie Hall Road Right on Beaver Dam Road (turn around at rescue squad building) Right on Mountain Road Right on Burnham Davis Road (turning around at the end) Right on Mountain Road to Bourne Road (turn around) Right on Bethany Church Road Left on Canterbury Road (P/U ) Proceed to school via: Left on St Peter’s Church Road to South Anna Elementary Run: 5 • Bus: 336 Start run at the intersection of: Mabelton Road at Gun Barrel Road (7:25 am) Right on Gun Barrel Road Right on Mabelton Road Continue on Mabelton Road to see BUS ROUTES, pg. 19

Continued from pg. 18

Pleasant Mill Road Left on Pleasant Mill Road Left on Old Ridge Road Left on Gun Barrel Road Left on Mountain Road Right on Dunn Road (turn around at the end) Right on Mountain Road Right on Devonwood Road (turn around at end of road) Right on Mountain Road Right on Bourne Road Left on Taylor’s Creek Road Proceed to South Anna Elementary via: Continue on Taylor’s Creek Road Left on Dunn’s Chapel Road Right on Saint Peters Church Road to South Anna Elementary.

Run: 6 • Bus: 36 Start run at the intersection of: Mountain Road & Hopeful Church Road (7:25 am) Left on Mountain Road Left on Hopeful Church Road Continue on Hopeful Church Road Right on Taylors Creek Road (turn around at Boondock Ln. & Taylors Creek Rd.) Right on Taylor’s Creek Road Continue east on Taylors Creek Road Right on Spring Road (p/u) turn around at designated location Right on Taylors Creek Road Right on Dunns Chapel Road Right on Vontay Road Left on Summer Ridge Place (turn around at designated location) Continue back on Vontay Road Right on Vontay Road (p/u’s) Left on Dunns Chapel Road Right on St. Peter’s Church Road Continue to school via: St. Peter’s Church Road and Walton’s Tavern Road Left on Walton’s Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary School Note: Reverse run for PM Run: 7 • Bus: 321 Start run at 11451 Watkins Road at (7:30am) Continue on Watkins road to Dogwood Trail Road Right on Dogwood Trail Road Continue east on Dogwood Trail to Hanover Road Continue on Hanover Road Right on Pony Farm Road Continue to Gallop Lane Right on Gallop Lane (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Pony Farm Lane

Left on Pony Farm Road Continue to Hanover Road Left on Hanover Road Continue to Pinhook Road Left on Pinhook Road Left on Explorer Ridge Road (turn around at end of road ) Right on Victoria Hills Road (turn around at the end) Right on Explorer Ridge Road Left on Pinhook Road Left on Turkey Road Bear right on Woodland Fox Lane (turn around at Hunting Horn) Left on Pinhook Road Continue to Bowles Knob Left on Bowles Knob (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Pinhook Road Left on Pinhook Road Right on Vontay Road Left on Dunns Chapel Road Right on St. Peters Church Road Left on Waltons Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary School Run: 8 • Bus: 57 Start run at the location of: 12071 Bienvenue Road (7:30 am) Proceed on Bienvenue Road Right on Dogwood Trail Road Right on Watkins Road & turn around Left on Dogwood Trail Road (proceed to Cedar Glade Ln. & Dogwood Trail Rd.) Proceed on Dogwood Trail Road to Grannys Lane Left on Bienvenue Road Continue on Bienvenue Road Right on Pouncey Tract Road Right on Dogwood Trail Road Left on Rosemont Road Right on Primrose Lane Cross over Dogwood Trail Road P/U’s on Rosemont Road Right on Echo Meadows Road Left on Manakin Road Right on Seay Road (turn around at Brittland Rd.) Return to Manakin Road Right on Echo Meadows Road Left on Manakin Road Right Seay Road (turn around & P/U at Brittland) Return to Manakin Road Right on Echo Meadows Road Right on Rockville Road (turn around at Sylvan Lane) Right on Rockville Road Right on Pouncey Tract Road Left on South Anna Drive Left on Howards Mill Road Left on St. Peters Church Road Right on Waltons Tavern Road Continue to South Anna Elementary Run: 9 • Bus: 172 Start run at the intersection of: Pouncey Tract Road at Shop Creek Road (7:40am)

Continue on Pouncey Tract Road (south to southeast ) Right on Dogwood Trail Road (p/u’s) Continue on Dogwood Trail Road (turn around at Maple Grove Farm or at Manakin Road and Dogwood Trail Road, depending on p/u and d/o of students) Continue back east on Dogwood Trail Road Right on Pouncey Tract Road Left on Walnut Hills Road (go to end Walnut Hill Estates make loop in culdesac) Left on Henley Road (turn around at MLC Lane) Continue back on Walnut Hill Road Left on Pouncey Tract Road Left on South Anna Drive Left on Howard’s Mill Road Left on St. Peters Church Road Continue to school via: Right on Walton’s Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary Run: 10 • Bus: 192 Start run at the intersection of: Pouncey Tract Road and Mile Branch Road (7:20 am) Right on Mile Branch Road Right on Pouncey Tract Road Continue (east) on Pouncey Tract Road Left on Ashland Road Right on Cauthorne Road (proceed to Shady Hill Sub., go to end, turn around) Proceed back to Cauthorne Road Proceed back to Ashland Road Right on Ashland Road (back up into McCardle Subdivison) Left back onto Ashland Road Right on Greenwood Road Left on Mountain Road Right on Chewning Road Right on Ashland Road Right on Abner Church Road Left on Howards Mill Road Left on Pouncey Tract Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back on Pouncey Tract Road Right on Howard’s Mill Road Right on Stone Horse Creek Road (turn around at designated location) Continue back to Howards Mill Road Right on Howards Mill Road Continue to school via: Left on St. Peters Church Road Right on Walton’s Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary Run 11 • Bus 281 Start run at intersection of: Greenwood Church Road at Ashland/ Blanton Road (7:30 am) Continue north on Greenwood

Church Road to Farrington Road Left on Farrington Road Right on Palmers Way Left on Foxford Lane (P/U at Foxford Ln & Bud Ln. , turn around at intersection) Right on Palmers Way Right on Farrington Road Right on Mountain Road Proceed to west on Mountain Road Left on Triple Oaks Estates Drive (turn around at Whispering Creek Circle) Proceed back to Mountain Road Right on Mountain Road Right on Stone Horse Creek Road Cross over Auburn Mill Road (turn around at 2nd drive on left) Left on Auburn Mill Road Right on Woodstock Road (turn around at the end) Right on Auburn Mill Road Right on Auburn Mill Road to St. Peter’s Church Road Continue to school via: Left on St. Peter’s Church Road Right on Walton’s Tavern Road to South Anna Elementary Note: Reverse run directions for PM

Court) Right on Bethany Church Road Left on Pryor Lane (turn around at the end) Right on Bethany Church Road Left on Canterbury Road

Run: 12 • Bus: 285 Start run at the intersection of: Brabrand Lane & Mountain Road (7:30am) Right on Mountain Road (p/u’s) Continue on Mountain Road to Palmers Way off of Mountain Road (p/u’s) Left onto Palmers Way (Mountain Run Subdivison) turn around at Tates Way Continue back on Palmers Way (stop at Kelly’s Ford Way) Right on Mountain Road Continue to Scotchtown Road ( turn around at Still Meadows Road ) Continue back to Mountain Road Right on Mountain Road (p/u students on right hand side of road) Continue to Sir Walker Drive (p/u at intersection) Left on Waltons Tavern Road Continue to South Anna Elementary Run: 13 • Bus: 183 Start run( prior) to intersection of Mountain Road and Bethany Church Road (7:40am) P/U’s on Bethany Church Road prior to intersection of Mtn. Road Left on Mountain Road Left on Clazemont Road Left on Taylor’s Creek Road Left on Bethany Church Road Right on Wedged Stone Drive (turn around at Taylors Overlook

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Cross country: Patrick Henry Relays at Patrick Henry 4:30 p.m.

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College football: Johns Hopkins at Randolph-Macon, 1:00 p.m.

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Tougher district may hurt better PH team

By Chip Knighton for the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee has its second BCS-level recruit in as many years. Patrick Henry is trying to move forward after losing a similar player. Hanover coach Derek Stoudt believes he has the best team in school history, while Lee-Davis coach Ryan Turnage hopes his experienced squad can build on a difficult season. Welcome to Hanover County high school football circa 2015.

Patrick Henry ASHLAND – It’s a season of transition, and contradictions, at Patrick Henry. Patriots coach Bryan Davis speculated that his team has more overall talent despite the loss of standout lineman Eli Hanback, now a freshman at Virginia. And despite the rise in talent level, the Patriots could see their win total cut drastically with their move to the rugged Capital District.

“We won six games last year, and we could win half as many and be twice as good a football team, just because of who we’re playing,” he said. “This is a much more difficult schedule playing in the Capital District.”

One thing that could help the 2015 Patriots be better than their predecessors is better luck in the injury department. Both starting receivers, Parker Davis

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Patrick Henry quarterback Hunter Hart (16) gets around the left end for a 10-yard gain in the third quarter of a scrimmage with James River at Randolph-Macon College Thursday. The Patriots may have a tougher year despite a stronger team than in 2014.

and Justin Sikkar, broke their collarbones in 2014, putting them out for the season. And linebacker Ethan Manuel steps into the starting lineup after missing his entire junior season due to injury.

“By this time last year, we had already lost six guys for the year,” Davis said. “We haven’t

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lost anybody for more than a week yet. We’re winning the injury game.”

Davis and Sikkar will be joined in the receiving corps by do-it-all playmaker Kwatayvous Blackwell, who will also see time at running back and under center. But the Patriot with the highest ceiling could be sopho-

more quarterback Hunter Hart, the son of Patrick Henry baseball coach Sam Hart, who started eight games as a freshman.

“It’s not his first rodeo,” Davis said. “His dad’s the baseball coach, and he plays baseball, so he didn’t get a lot of spring work and he’s a little rusty on some things. But he’s a great competi-

tor. He’ll be fine.”

Defensively, the Patriots’ strength is in the secondary, where three of four starters return. A senior-laden linebacking corps should also be an asset, with Manuel finally healthy and Fredericksburg Christian transfer Brandon Braxton in the fold.

Atlee Start with the obvious. One year after leaving the friendly confines of St. Christopher’s to aid the Raiders’ playoff run, Ricky DeBerry is now gearing up for the Big 12 gauntlet at Oklahoma. But the cupboard is far from bare at Atlee.

The headliner is J.J. Givens, one of the state’s top safeties who will head south next year to play for Steve Spurrier at South Carolina. He’s just one of the reasons coach Roscoe Johnson believes his team can improve on last year’s first-round playoff loss to L.C. Bird.

One of the biggest reasons is Rasharrd Harris, who started at quarterback as a sophomore at Caroline High School before moving south and taking over under center for Atlee. He’ll key Johnson’s spread offense and take advantage of a deep group of receivers headlined

by Givens, fellow seniors Justin Hall and Will Milestead and promising sophomore Jebrill Murray.

“We don’t have the best athletes in the world,” Johnson said. “We’re taking kids who like to have fun. It’s almost like playing basketball on the football field.”

While it’s business as usual on offense, the Raiders switched up their defense to a zone scheme to aid pass coversee TOUGHER, pg. 21

Atlee poses new challenge for Patriot runners

By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

MECHANICSVILLE – The 2015 high school cross country season brings its usual challenges from the annual turnover of players along with some new ones with Atlee joining Patrick Henry in Conference 16 as well as with Atlee head coach Jim Triemplar returning after health issues sidelined him mid-way through the outdoor track and field season.

Patrick Henry The Patriots had a good year in 2014 with the boys finishing as Conference 16 champions and the girls finishing as conference runner-ups. This year, with perennial powerhouse Atlee and another Patrick Henry – from Roanoke – joining them in the conference, the Ashland-based Patriots may find it difficult to repeat the respective feats.

On the boys’ side, Patrick Henry lost two of its top seven runners, but the Patriots get back conference champion Grant Davis and head coach Jeremy Dobrinski said the younger runners have been working hard.

“With the work they’ve been

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age. Givens and all-conference nose guard Mason Cooper are the headliners, while Johnson is counting on a group of young players with playoff experience to make up for the loss of DeBerry.

“We lost some of our kids, we lose the core, but we had some young guys starting and all those guys are back,” Johnson said.

And Johnson’s biggest asset (aside from the Division I tal-

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Lee-Davis’ boys cross country team, seen here in a practice at Pole Green Park Friday, should benefit from a large turnout.

doing this summer, we are a little bit stronger,” Dobrinski said.

But he added a note of uncertainty.

“It’s going to be difficult to gauge how we are going to be by the end of the season with the two new schools in our conference,” Dobrinski said.

“We’re hoping to finish in the top three.”

The girls, led by defending conference champion Ashli Cole, returns intact.

Dobrinski said both teams have a number of promising underclassmen ready to prove themselves this year.

Dobrinski said both teams have a number of promising underclassmen ready to prove themselves this year.

“I’m just ready for them to race,” Dobrinski said. “We’ve done a lot of preseason training, so I’m ready for them to get out there and actually show me what they can do.”

ent, of course) could be the winning attitude that’s been passed on over the past several years at Atlee.

“The goal for every high school team should be to win a state championship,” he said.

“You just have to stay focused.

The motivation is to be better than you were the year before, and that’s what we’ve got to do.”

Hanover.

The Hawks, who fell to Heritage in the second round of the playoffs in 2014, are something of an anomaly in a pass-happy region due to their option rushing attack. Leading the way are junior quarterback Clayton Cheatham, who battled injuries to rush for more than 1,000 yards in his first year as a starter, and senior Marcus Bazala, who looks to settle in at running back after dabbling at quarterback and receiver as a junior.

They’ll take advantage of an offensive line that returns intact

from 2014 and where the smallest starter, senior tackle Bailey Van Namen, goes 5-foot-11, 240 pounds.

“We’ve got a pretty good offensive line and we’ve got two good guys in the backfield who can run the ball pretty well for us,” said Stoudt, a former offensive lineman at Richmond.

“We’re a strong, physical team.

We’re going to do the whole ground and pound and see what happens.”

The defense isn’t quite as experienced, but all three starting linebackers return in T.J. Allen, Tanner Lacey and Tabb

Hanover Stoudt, on the other hand, doesn’t have any players committed to BCS schools. But he’s as high on his team as he has been in his three years at

ress recovering from the illness that sidelined him toward the end of the outdoor track and field season this spring. Second, he has two strong quads full of youth but leavened by experience that bodes well for the Atlee teams’ success.

Raiders coach Jim Triemplar “We’ve got some experience has plenty to be happy about. back, but we’ve got a handful of First he is making steady prog- new faces too,” Triemplar said.

Patrick, all seniors. The secondary is more of a concern, with only safety Cole Bordonie back from last year’s starters, but Stoudt is confident a talented group of backups can produce a starting unit.

“We have plenty of pieces,” he said. “We just have to figure out what fits best for us.”

Lee-Davis Turnage is also tinkering at Lee-Davis, which went 2-8 with a young group of players in his first year as the Confederates’ head coach. A combined 20 starters are back from that team,

“How many of the new guys that play a role, I don’t know. It’s still a little bit early. I think we’ll be OK.” The Raiders’ boys have three seniors and two juniors returning from the top seven last year.

The leaders will likely be senior Chad Foltz and junior Connor Moses, backed by senior Beau Rowland. But Atlee is stacked with an abundance of underclassmen that might pose a pretty strong challenge to the returning starters this year.

Seniors Caitlin Donovan and Logan Shearon will anchor the girls squad but they will get strong backing from senior Mayah Valentin, junior Laney Owen, sophomore Jessica Faulk and freshman Emma Sudol.

Triemplar is looking forward to working with his runners.

“Cross country coaches will tell you that cross country championships are not won in October. They are won in June, July and August when you start to get your foundations laid,” Tremplar said. “We’ve had some groups that bought into that and took care of their summer running, and some that haven’t.

I think this group has bought see RUNNERS, pg. 22 

and Turnage hopes the year of adversity will do his returnees some good.

“The kids know our system and how we want them to play,” he said. “They’ve been in our offseason program for a year, and they’ve bonded as a team.

I’m excited about the team unity we have right now.”

The player charged with leading that group is senior quarterback Chase Mummau, who flashed promising signs in an injury-shortened junior season. Turnage hopes junior runsee TOUGHER, pg. 22 

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R-MC announces 2015 hall of fame inductees Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND – Five alumni have been named to the Class of 2015 of the Randolph-Macon College Athletics Hall of Fame.

Those being inducted this year are: Carrie Winkler Crooks (class of 2000) in women’s lacrosse; Bobby Goulder (class of 1961) in baseball; John Graham (class of 1956) in football; Charlie Nuttycombe (class of 1956) in football, track and basketball; and Sweeney Shiflett (class of 1953) in football and baseball. Mr. Shiflett will be inducted posthumously.

The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, Oct.

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into that better than any group we’ve had or as good as any group we’ve had. I think we’re better prepared right now.”

Lee-Davis Confederates head coach Neil Mathews expects to benefit from the huge turnout he has on his boys team, but is worried

3 in Randolph-Macon College’s Brock Center. The inductees will be introduced during halftime of the Yellow Jackets’ home football game with Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Emory & Henry College.

Ceremonies begin with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and remarks by the inductees.

Crooks was a two-time AllAmerican (1999 & 2000), threetime All-Region and four-time All-ODAC selection. She led RMC to its first ODAC women’s lacrosse title in 2000 and first NCAA Tournament berth.

Goulder was the baseball team’s captain in 1961 and was a member of two championship

teams. A career .325 hitter, he was named to the All-MasonDixon conference team in 1960 and 1961. He played one year of professional ball with the Wytheville Twins in the Minnesota Twins organization.

Graham helped the Yellow Jackets win the Mason-Dixon Conference championship in 1952 and 1955. He later served as team manager for the U.S. national wrestling team, working at the 1986 Summer Olympics in Seoul, the 1987 World Championships in France, 1989 World Championships in Tokyo, 1993 World Championships in Atlanta and 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.

A multi-sport athlete,

about the lack of depth on the girls’ side. No matter how lopsided the demographics might be, he has enough talent coming through the ranks to give LeeDavis some postseason success.

“We had some solid seniors [last year], some inexperienced juniors and some freshmen,” Mathews said. “Those freshmen got a lot of valuable experience last year – we ran three freshmen at the state championships in cross country. They

enjoyed that. They had their eyes opened. They were better in track, I think, for that, and I think they wanted to continue that momentum.”

Mathews expects the boys to be led by senior Josh Grant and sophomore Jack Ikenberry, with help from seniors Nate Martin and Austin Morgan and sophomores Lane Johnson and Patrick Sutphin.

Mathews expects senior Maggie Morgan, backed by

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Women’s lacrosse player Carrie Winkler Crooks (right), shown here in a file photo from 1998, will be inducted with four others into the Randolph-Macon Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 3.

Nuttycombe won the Mason- dash and broad jump. of Mason-Dixon Conference Dixon Conference championShiflett helped the Randolph- titles and the baseball team win ship in the 100-yard dash, 200 Macon football team win a pair one Mason-Dixon title. senior Brittany Young and sophomore Whitney Anderson, to lead the girls this year.

“We’re young. I think we’re talented, but we’re inexperienced,” Mathews said. “We’re going to get lots of teachable moments and lots of mistakes that we’ll make early in the year that, I think, will be good. By the end of the year I think we’ll put all of that together and have a real nice postseason.”

Hanover The Hawks had a young team last year – and will likewise have a young team again.

It’s not that Hanover graduated a lot of runner. It did, but the runners that return from last year’s squads were rather youthful to begin with.

The boys, who only lost a handful of seniors, should do well this year with seniors Will Chesley and Charlie Rosser returning. The girls, have one

returning: Laurel Kalinowski.

Despite’s the Hawks youth, they have an abundance of experience, especially on the boys’ side.

“They’re coming along pretty well,” said Hanover head coach Cameron Hopper. “If they stay injury-free, I think that the boys are going to do OK this year.”

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also be up front, where all four starters return, including Sam Tanner, who doubles as an athletic tight end on offense.

The secondary, led by Evans at cornerback and senior Nick Reisenweaver at safety, is also strong and experienced, while the linebackers are much greener behind senior Kyle Farr. His counterparts on the inside are largely underclassmen, with sophomores Ned Anthony and Zach Green currently holding down the starting positions.

“We go on a rotation and play whoever’s hot,” Turnage said. “They’re good players and

they’re ready to go, and they’ve been through the offseason and taken reps. They know how to play, but they’ve got to do it on Friday night.”

And that kind of youthful exuberance is exactly why Turnage makes it a priority to keep his players on an even keel, focused on the next play.

“We talk about it every day,” he said. “Whatever happened last year, or even the previous play, is history. You can’t get too high or too low based on what you’ve done.”

Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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All five starters are back on the offensive line, including 325-pound guard Jeb Boswell, who was thrown into the fire as a freshman in 2014. The strength of the defense should

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