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Top 5 renovation tips to create more space in your home with towering windows, installing French doors and pot lights can encourage light to travel more freely, creating the illusion of space. Likewise, choosing a paint color for walls, trim and moldings that is lighter and cooler in tone (think soft grays or blues) will help to reflect light and give the room a more open feel.
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How to invite more natural light into your home dark home can be dreary and drain residents’ energy levels rather quickly. Natural light has the power to make a person feel more energized, and it also can buoy spirits. As a result, many homeowners want to increase the amount of natural light in their homes. Increasing natural sunlight in a home reduces reliance on interior lighting. This reduces energy bills and lowers the home’s carbon footprint. Natural light also can help people in a home feel happier and more content. According to the National Institutes of Health, some people experience serious mood changes during the winter months. Dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, this condition may be effectively treated with light therapy. Exposure to more light can alleviate fatigue, loss of interest and sad or anxious feelings. Homeowners looking to increase the natural light in their homes, be it for medical
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or aesthetic reasons, can do so to enter the home. Such doors in a variety of ways. can replace an entire wall to brighten up a dark area of a home. The more windows and Keep the doors a home has, the brighter drapes open it will be. Opening blinds and curtains as far as they will Take inventory of go allows as much light to shine in without having to dark spots do major home renovations A room may be dark or spend any money at all. because it simply does not Homeowners concerned about have a layout conducive to privacy can install a window brightness. Is a wall blocking film that allows viewing from light from reaching a portion the inside only. of the room? Think about changing the room’s layout or even making structural Clean the windows changes to improve light Dirty windows obstruct distribution. The addition of sunlight from entering the a small window on a south- or home. They also can make west-facing wall can greatly a home appear unkempt. improve natural light. Using Spend a free day cleaning the mirrors can also reflect light windows so that they’ll let where it is needed. ample light in.
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Make a spot in the home where sun will be at a premium. A solarium or greenhouse attached to the home can be a warm and sunny spot. Increasing natural light in a home can improve feelings of well-being and also reduce energy consumption during daylight hours. — Metro
Tips on shopping for new appliances as with a refrigerator or frontloading washing machine. It can be a waste of time and money to have an appliance delivered only to find it doesnÕt fit at the time of installation.
Energy savings Consider appliances that reduce energy usage. Energy Star¨ appliances are produced in adherence to international standards for energy efficiency. The program was started more than 20 years ago by the EPA and the Department of Energy. Since then, other countries have adopted the program. Appliances that feature the Energy Star¨ logo use 20 to 30 percent less energy than required by typical federal
standards. Homeowners who purchase qualifying appliances may be eligible for tax breaks and other incentives.
Consider your lifestyle It is easy to be overwhelmed and awestruck by the number of appliances available. You may desire the biggest and best there is, but if you are not a superstar in the kitchen, you may not need the commercial stove. A bachelor may not require an oversized washing machine. Do your research and comparison shop so you wonÕt have any regrets later on. - Metro
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Once you have a list handy, speak with friends or family members about their experiences with brands and/or retailers. Ask about which features they like the most and how often they have had to call for repairs. If they could do things differently, what would those things be?
Know your space Research Shoppers should begin their research at home before they even enter a store. Make a list of features you want in the appliance, which helps narrow down the playing field and better focus your purchasing decisions.
Perhaps you are familiar with the adage to measure twice and cut once. The same can be said for measuring prior to purchasing an appliance. Be sure you know the exact measurements of the space that will house the new appliance. Take into consideration the clearance needed to open doors, such
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How open windows benefit the environment arm days full of sunshine give homeowners good reason to open windows and let fresh air into their homes. Not only can open windows boost mood and create an inviting living space, but open windows also can be good for the environment. Open windows improve indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution has been described by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as a primary environmental health problem. Indoor air quality can be up to five times worse than outdoor air. In addition, the American
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naturally without covering it up with chemical air fresheners or other cleaners. The fresh air itself may simply smell good, or this pleasant aroma can be enhanced by blooming flowers or other natural scents from outdoors. Open windows cut down on use of cleaning products. A home that never gets any fresh air can quickly succumb to allergens such as dust, dander and soot, necessitating the use of vacuums and other cleaning tools and products. But open windows can greatly reduce the buildup of such allergens, and therefore reduce reliance on appliances that guzzle energy or products that release harmful chemicals into the air. Open windows allow fresh air to flow throughout a home, improving personal health and benefitting the environment at the same time. - Metro
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Vol. 1 No. 12 | Richmond Suburban News | September 23, 2015
60 new U.S. citizens welcomed
Residents speak about theater By Meredith Rigsby News Editor
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EAVERDAM — On the morning of Thursday, Sept. 17, 60 adults gathered at Patrick Henry’s home in Scotchtown to become naturalized as United States citizens. The 11th annual naturalization ceremony, which took place on Constitution Day, brought immigrants from a wide range of countries, including Lebanon, Germany, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, India, the
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see CITIZENS, pg. 12 Sixty men and women stand as they take their Naturalization Oath to become
SHLAND — Residents of the Town of Ashland were given their first opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns about potential renovation and revitalization plans for the Ashland Theater at the Wednesday, Sept. 16, work session meeting held at Town Hall. One of the main concerns voiced by the majority of 15 residents who spoke before Ashland Town Council was the $600 rental fee that would be required to
use the theater if the feasibility study conducted by Waukeshaw Development is followed. Ashland residents said they would like to see the theater continue to be utilized by community organizations and nonprofits, as it has been over the past months with the pop-up events hosted by The Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA), but feel the per use fee is more than those organizations can afford. “We can’t afford a $600 fee every time we want to do a prosee THEATER pg. 5
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Hanover Bike Fest gives residents front row seat to UCI World Championships By Meredith Rigsby News Editor
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ECHANICSVILLE — In celebration of the UCI World Championships, several businesses, including Kroger, Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU), Dominion Orthodontics, HHHunt Corporation, HCA Virginia, Performance Bicycle Richmond, Rebkee Company and the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, are partnering with residents of the Rutland community to host a free Hanover Bike Fest event from noon to 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 23) at Rutland Commons in Mechanicsville. The bike race started Sept. 19 and continues through Sept. 27.
Today’s event will feature live music from Easy 100.9, food trucks, a kids’ zone, free bike tune-ups, local vendors, an appearance by Flying Squirrels mascot Nutzy and a beer garden from the Center of the Universe. “Knowing that the World Championships are held in the U.S. so rarely, we saw this as the perfect opportunity to bring the community together and create a memory that will last a lifetime,” John Ellis, executive chef of Kroger, said in an email. … “We’re showing our support through the Hanover Bike Fest and by doing our part to get customers and associates excited about the World Championships coming to town. It’s a great way to showcase all that the region has to offer!” The beer garden provided by
COTU will be located in the parking lot adjacent to the free-standing emergency department provided by HCA Virginia. The beer garden will feature all of the brewery’s year-round beers, both in cans and on draft, as well as its seasonal Oktoberfest beer. “I mean, this is kind of a once-ina-lifetime thing to be a part of. Even though we will be there in a working capacity, we are looking forward to hanging out and watching the professional racers go by,” said Chris Ray, co-founder of Center of the Universe. “It’s something truly unique, and with school being canceled I know my family is going to be out there and a lot see BIKE, pg. 3
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Ashland Town Council has given its support to Light UP the Tracks, a marketing event that will transform the downtown railroad corridor into a “postcard of holiday lights.” Shown at last week’s meeting are, from left, Town Manager Charles Hartgrove, Town Attorney Andrea Erard, council member Faye O. Prichard, Vice Mayor Edward Henson III, Mayor George Spagna and council members Steve Trivett and James Murray.
Light Up the Tracks clarified By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND – The proposed Light Up the Tracks project took center stage during the Tuesday, Sept. 15, regular meeting of Ashland
Town Council. A marketing event, Light Up the Tracks aims to transform Ashland’s downtown railroad corridor into a “postcard of holiday lights,” highlighting commercial structures in see COUNCIL, pg. 4
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Maria Harman, owner and coach, and Mike Harman, owner and head coach, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of TrainTown CrossFit at 625 N. Washington Hwy. in Ashland. In two years, the Harmans have gone from a 3,000-square-foot facility to the new location, which offers 12,000 square feet. For more information, email info@TrainTownCrossFit.com or call 804-512-5713 or 804-314-8231.
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Suspect assaulted victim on Lone Oak Drive. Suspect assaulted victim on Beatties Mill Road. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Studley Road. Suspect assaulted victim on Ellerson Mill Circle. Suspect broke into listed location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect stole items on Theme Park Way. Suspect assaulted victim on Hanover Crossing Drive. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Beaver Dam Road. Suspect assaulted victim on Kings Dominion Boulevard. Suspect assaulted victim on Kings Dominion Boulevard. Unknown suspect stole items on Riverside Drive. Suspect assaulted victim on Bell Creek Road. Unknown suspect broke into listed location on Burnett Field Drive. Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property on Beaver Dam Lane.
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Suspect damaged victim’s property on Sugarpine Road. Suspect assaulted victim on Wrenwood Drive.
Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property on Cold Harbor Road. Suspect used victim’s infor-
Sept. 5 Unknown suspect stole items on Yankeetown Road. Suspect threatened victim on Emerald Rock Lane.
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mation without permission on Cloverleaf Court. suspect stole items on Erle Road. Suspect stole items on Elmont Road. Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property on Berkley Manor Drive. Unknown suspect stole items on Pole Green Park Lane. Unknown suspect stole items on Pole Green Park Lane. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Snaffle Lane. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Bell Creek Road. Suspect broke into listed location on Burnett Field Drive.
Sept. 9 Suspect stole items on Black Creek Drive. Suspect stole items on Roosevelt Avenue. Suspect stole items on
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In the Sept. 9, 2015, edition of The Hanover Local, the front page article about Ashland’s “October Spooktacular” mistakenly referred to Wagner Jewellers as Wagman’s Jewelers. During “October Spooktacular,” Wagner Jewellers will be adopting the storybook theme of “Aladdin.”
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of our neighbors as something fun to do.” The race that is taking place on the day of the Hanover Bike Fest is the Men’s Elite Individual Time Trials. The Elite Men will begin their “Race of Truth” at Kings Dominion and make their way down U.S. 301, directly in front of Rutland Commons, allowing attendees to get a front row seat to the action. “It’s a pretty big deal to have this coming to Richmond, and I don’t think everyone realizes how big bike racing is across the world,” David Donaldson,
COO of HCA Virginia, said. “Hopefully the festivities we are putting together will be unique for the community members of Hanover and they will get front row viewing of what’s happening.” HCA Virginia owns the small patch of grass in front of Rutland Commons where Hanover residents will be able to watch contestants speed past. The organization also will have a group of volunteers helping with the event. Also at the Hanover Bike Fest, The Arc of Hanover, a nonprofit organization that serves adults and children with developmental disabili-
ties, will be selling $5 tickets for three chances to dunk a politician or candidate for political office. Hanover legislators and candidates participating in “The Dunk of Truth” include: Delegates Chris Peace and Buddy Fowler; Faye Prichard, Glenn Millican, Toni Radler, Web Stokes and Debbie Repp. The dunking book will be located near Dunkin Donuts at the Rutland Fan Zone. All proceeds will go toward supporting The Arc of Hanover. For more information about the Hanover Bike Fest, visit www.facebook.com/ HanoverBikeFest.
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Hanover Habitat executive director leaves organization By Meredith Rigsby mrigsby@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Tim Bowring, the executive director of Hanover Habitat for Humanity, has departed the organization after seven and a half years to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a Sept. 11 press release from the local organization. “We appreciate him for his service and the accomplishments, the most recent ones being the completion of our first subdivision, Bailey Woods, and the second being both the moves of the ReStore and Habitat office to Atlee Road,” John Hodges, president of the board of directors of Hanover Habitat for Humanity,
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an effort to generate more foot traffic and economic activity for businesses and the town. This project will target the areas north of Myrtle Street and south of Henry Clay Street and College Avenue. When Dan Bartges, one of the project leaders and a member of the board of the Ashland Main Street Association, previously approached council about the initiative, the main concern was who would pay for the lights and who would install them. Since that meeting, town manager Charles Hartgrove has met with Public Works officials and employees to assess concerns about the structural details of the 18 buildings that would be decorated, how the lights could be strung without causing damage to the buildings and liability issues. The town’s insurance company, for liability reasons, is not comfortable with town staff and employees working on private property to put up the lights, Hartgrove said. In an effort to curb some of the liability concerns, Bartges has spoken with a private contractor, Terrell’s Tree & Lawn Service, which would be willing to string the lights on the buildings using a bucket truck, volunteers and staff.
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said. Marisa Booker is currently serving as interim executive director while Hanover Habitat for Humanity searches for someone to fill Bowring’s position. A job description has been posted BOWRING on ConnectVA, a virtual nonprofit and civic hub, according to Hodges. Hanover Habitat hopes to fill the vacancy within two months.
Glen Terrell, owner of the company, said he estimates the lights could be installed on all the buildings in three to four days for a cost of $4,000, Bartges said. “We’ve also, I think, talked to every shop manager and, I think now, every building owner and we haven’t had one disparaging word about this,” Bartges said. “Everybody seems so excited about this idea; they all seem to share the vision that this will truly bring a lot of new people and shoppers to the town.” To help spread the word about the event, Bartges also is in talks with executives from CSX and Amtrak. We are “asking Amtrak if they can bring their weight to work with the national media because we frankly don’t have the gravitas for that, but they do, and certainly CSX does,” Bartges said. … “The rumor is they [CSX] just thinks this would be one of the coolest things to see from a small town in celebration basically of train travel.” In addition to buying the fixtures to hang the holiday lights, Bartges also would like to hire in a certified electrical engineer to meet with Terrell’s Tree & Lawn Service to ensure all parties know what needs to be done in order for the lights to work well and be installed safely. Terrell’s Tree & Lawn Service would remove the lights after the event is over, most likely leaving the fixtures
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‘Beekeeping 101’ class now offered
HAAC can fill Halloween needs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Not sure what you want to be for Halloween? Need yarn? Want fabric? Looking for a vintage outfit, or that perfect hat for your Halloween outfit? Want to support local children’s theatre? Need a set piece for an upcoming show? Come out to the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 26.
in an effort to limit structural damage, Bartges said. The Ashland Main Street Association has budgeted for the cost of the lights, Bartges said. But with the cost of extension cords, timers and other small, unexpected expenses, he asked that town council set aside
“ The rumor is they [CSX] just thinks this would be one of the coolest things to see from a small town in celebration basically of train travel.” DAN BARTGES Project leader and a member of the board of the Ashland Main Street Association
$7,500 for the project. “I think this would be a one-of-akind experience because of our unique downtown and how special that is, and I think it would clearly be a viral opportunity with mass and social media,” Hartgrove said. “I think the overall concept’s a great idea; I think it would be very aesthetically pleasing; I
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think it would be a great interest in a lot of our downtown businesses and just Ashland in general. I’m very appreciative of the time that our volunteers have put into this.” As part of the Light Up the Tracks event, there also will be a tree illumination on the area of land in front of Ashland Coffee and Tea, which is owned by Randolph-Macon College. The college has said it would provide water to sustain the tree and electric outlets for the tree’s lights. Mike Hildebrand, one of the owners of James River Nursery, has volunteered to take down the selected holiday tree from its original location, transport it to town, erect it and stabilize it, all at no cost, Bartges said. The shrubbery around the tree will be lit with five tiers of white lights and the holiday tree will be decorated with old-timey colored lights. As far as the request to council for $7,500 to support the project, Hartgrove said there is no amount in a line item to provide the funds. Bartges said he does not anticipate the project will require the entire $7,500 amount. “We are going to make a big effort to get the community to donate, and I see no reason at all why that money shouldn’t come back for repayment,” he said. “This particular event will come back so many times in excess of what we would spend on it that it would
ASHLAND — Do you have a desire to keep your own honey bees? Here’s your chance to learn how to get started for next year’s season. The Ashland Beekeepers Association (ABA) is offering a one-day class, “Beekeeping 101,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, in The Listening Room at Ashland Coffee & Tea, locatsee BEE, pg. 12
be absolutely worthwhile to pursue,” added council member James Murray. “I think one of the things we have to think about long-term is what we’re going to do in terms of making sure that this continues over the long haul and part of that is going to be figuring out a long term budget,” said council member Faye O. Prichard. Town attorney Andrea Erard said she was comfortable with the liability aspects of the project and town council passed a motion “to provide an amount up to $7,500 to Main Street Association for reimbursement of expenses related to the Light Up the Tracks event.” After discussion, local resident Ragan Phillips and his wife Phyllis Theroux pledged $500 in support of the Light Up the Tracks project. In other business, Hugh Joyce, executive director of the Ashland Main Street Association, provided an update on the organization’s activities and initiatives, and Ashland Police Chief Douglas Goodman reminded the community about emergency preparedness steps they should take to ensure their safety during unexpected situations. The consent agenda was approved, which included a referral of ORD201518, Motel Revisions/Zoning, to the Ashland Planning Commission. The next Ashland Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Town Hall, located at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
New Bowman Body episodes to screen on Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Scary movie fans in Central Virginia have a unique opportunity on Saturday, Sept. 26, when legendary horror movie host, the Bowman Body, comes to the big screen at the Ashland Theater for a special one-time showing of two new Shock Theater episodes shot in August. During the 1970s and 1980s, Bill Bowman played the Bowman Body, a charmingly optimistic ghoul who hosted movies that were often more horrible than horrifying, but he and his audience had great fun with even the worst of the lot. The character was on in three different Virginia markets, but is best remembered from his days hosting Shock Theatre on WXEX (now WRIC), Channel 8, in the Richmond market. At one point, his show was even more popular than Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. In 2009, director/producer, Sean Kotz, of Horse Archer Productions, began working with Bill Bowman on a pair of horror host documentaries that have led to a revival of interest in the cool ghoul. “For years now, people have been asking for new episodes,� said Kotz. “So, we finally put
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gram at the theater,â€? Sara Holloway, executive director of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center, said. “I understand there are costs involved ‌ but I don’t want to just rent the theater when we need it, I want to partner with the theater space so we can open it up to more community events.â€? “For the theatre to best reflect the community it should be operated by the community for the benefit of the community and should be done responsibility within the true parameters of feasibility,â€? Rusty Stone, general manager of Iron Horse Restaurant, said on behalf of the owner. At the beginning of the meeting, planning director Nora Amos gave an overview of the current status of the $500,000 Industrial Revitalization Fund awarded to the town by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). In June, town staff met with the DHCD to discuss a contract negotiation in order to obtain the grant. From then, the Town of Ashland was given 60 days to sign the contract, but has not done so at this point because it began the public process to discuss what the town would ultimately like to see happen with the theater. Those 60 days ended the beginning of August,
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Bowman Body’s financial advisor, The Mummy (Tom Blalock), explains his investment principles in the new Shock Theatre episode, House on Haunted Hill.
and a 30 -day extension was requested and granted to allow for public input. However, “They [DHCD] really said that we need to show that we are moving forward on the concept that we proposed in our application,� Amos said. New applications are due by Oct. 1 to the DHCD for the next round of funding. The organization is able to take the funding that Ashland received and place it in the next round of funding if the town is not able to come to a conclusion about what to do with the theater. The town can then reapply for the grant, but is not guaranteed that it will receive it again. “If we could try to come to some consensus in the community of what we’re going to do by the third week in October, [we’d] greatly appreciate it,� Amos said. She addressed the rental fee for the use of the theater, saying that — even if the theater is operated as a nonprofit entity — there will need to be a per use fee to pay for costs incurred. Amos suggested creating a new nonprofit organization, separate from AMSA, that would use the funds raised through AMSA’s pop-up events to coordinate with the theater operator to schedule regular, ongoing nonprofit events.
together the right folks and made it happen.� The project was taped on Aug. 8 at the Ashland Theater and a new set — complete with coffin and stone walls — was constructed by Arthur Brill, owner of Experiential Designs LLC and tour guide with his own Haunted Ashland tour. Utilizing local technicians, actors and other seasoned horror hosts, the team produced two episodes of comedic breaks wrapped around a pair of classic horror films. The new episodes feature House on Haunted Hill with Vincent Price and City of the Dead (aka Horror Hotel) with Christopher Lee. According to Kotz, the DVDs will be ready in October and can be ordered now, but fans wanting to get the full experience have their first opportunity at the Sept. 26 showings. The Shock Theatre version of House on Haunted Hill will screen at 1 p.m. and City of the Dead will run at 7 p.m. with an appearance by Bill Bowman and a horror themed costume contest between shows. More information and a limited number of discount tickets to the event are still available online at www.thebowmanbody.com. Tickets will be available at the door if it does not sell out online.
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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor
Cyclists bring a new kind of excitement By Melody Kinser Managing Editor “Get your motor runnin’. Head out on the highway.” No, wait, wrong kind of bikes. OK, then, think Lance Armstrong. That won’t work either — the whole doping issue after seven consecutive victories in the Tour de France placed him in the disgraced category. Seriously, though, let’s look at what is taking place throughout the region. The 2015 UCI World Cycling Championships are bringing a unique excitement, as well as — and let’s all say “Thank you” — revenue-generating opportunities to the Greater Richmond area. We’re rolling out the welcome mat in a huge way for this event, and, while there will be some changes in routines due to traffic pattern changes, the idea of such a major sport literally rolling through here is incredible. Ch-ching will be heard all around the metro area. And thank you to Hanover County government leaders — led by the board of supervisors — for making sure we are spotlighted and playing a role in the event. To all the supporters of the cycling championships, we extend a sincere thank you. With the realization of what it means to Hanover County and the other localities in and around Richmond, we are thrilled to join in showcasing the best we have to offer. We’re organizing our schedules to coordinate with the time frame in which the cyclists will be going down U.S. 301 near our offices today. But, without question, we welcome their arrival. Steppenwolf and Armstrong aside, this truly is an event that shows the world what makes the place we call home so special. Ride on!
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They run for kids who can’t By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Watching football is probably the last thing on the to-do list of parents who have children with muscular dystrophy (MD) … most of the time. On Saturday, Sept. 26, most of them will make an exception and tune in to see coaches from around the country unite for one cause. And while winning and losing are usually foremost on the minds of these competitive leaders, they’ll embark on a mission that brings new meaning to those words. Each September, coaches from across the nation wear armbands with the words “Coach to Cure” on them.
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Jack Ridolphi is surrounded by members of the Goochland High School football team. They presented him the game ball from last year’s Coach to Cure.
Letters to the editor
All lives matter must be words that we all live by
murders, then this is a waste of human existence. John T. Boyd Jr. Mechanicsville
As a retired Officer of the Court who worked with many law enforcement officers for over 20 years, I have seen my share of crime scenes. It does not matter the color of your skin, your gender or your religious beliefs. When a family loses a loved one to criminal activity, there is a pain and hurt that cannot be described. Baltimore, Maryland, as of this date has had over 212 homicide victims in the city. This surpasses the total for all of 2014 with about four months still left in this year. Across the United States, cities have been experiencing a surge in murders and violent crimes. Milwaukee has already topped its 2014 violent crimes mark. Ask the families of those victims: Do the lives of their loved ones matter? Dr. Ellen Page, a Northwestern University criminologist, states that the day when all human beings begin to accept each other as human beings without labels and socioeconomic lines, then crime and murders will decrease in the future. Yes, all lives matter! The only known planet that humans live on is earth. If we cannot accept each other as human beings and continue to commit crimes and
Local resident praises HCSB, HCBOS relationship I attend almost all Hanover County School Board meetings as well as Hanover County Board of Supervisors see LETTERS, pg. 8
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Sept. 26 Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 11515 Ashcake Rd. in Ashland is having a yard sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The multi-family sale will feature books, household items, Christmas decorations, etc. The Independence Ruritan Club will be having its semi-annual Brunswick Stew sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ruritan Clubhouse located behind Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Road (off Route 54 west of Ashland). The stew will be for a donation of $7 a quart. Quantity is limited. To reserve yours in advance, call 804-798-5171 or 804-798-6579 by Thursday, Sept. 24. Proceeds will help provide three scholarships for the Class of 2016 at Patrick Henry High School. In conjunction with this stew
sale, the Disciples Women of Independence Church will host a bake sale. An Evening of Boots and Burlap fundraising auction to benefit the ministries of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hanover will take place starting at 6 p.m. Doors open and silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. $20 General admission, $25 general admission plus two beverage vouchers. Heavy hors d’oeuvres provided. For more information email BootsandBurlap@ stpaulshanover.org.
Saturday, Oct. 10 Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1985 will gather from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Havana 59 at 16 N. 17th St. in Shockoe Bottom in historic Downtown Richmond
for their 30th Anniversary Class Reunion. The evening will include music, heavy hor d’oeuvres and photography. The cost is $40 for one person or $75 per couple and is due by Oct. 5. To download the registration form or for payment or other information, visit the Class of 1985’s 30th Anniversary Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ phhs19852015. Additional information is available by calling the Reunion Committee at 804-385-5110. The Shady Grove United Methodist Women’s Annual Bazaar and Craft Show will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Members are currently booking vendors for this event. Those wishing to participate are asked to contact getz707@comcast. net for information or call
the church office at 804-7469073. The United Methodist Men will be selling Brunswick stew. Flu shots also will be available. Proceeds from the bazaar go toward mission projects locally, nationally and internationally. Members of the LeeDavis High School Class of 1970 will gather at the Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club for their 45th Reunion. For more information, contact Sandy Robbins (sprobbins57@gmail.com or 804-723-5638) or access Lee-Davis Class of 1970 on
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Facebook to register. The Hermitage High School Class of 1995 will hold its 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. at The Broadberry at 2729 West Broad Street in Richmond. All class members and their guests are invited (21 and older please). For more information, visit https://hermitageclassof95. wordpress.com/. The J.R. Tucker High School Class of 1975 will
celebrate its 40-year reunion at “The meeting place” in Innsbrook. For more information, email Steve at steve@ corporatelivingsolutions. com.
Saturday, Oct. 17 Lee-Davis High School Class of 1985 will hold its 30-year reunion. For more see CALENDAR, pg. 8
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and I do not believe a better working relationship exists anywhere than between these two boards. Every supervisor supports Hanover County Public Schools 100 percent all the time. Under the excellent leadership of Bob Hundley [chair] and the hard work of and outstanding staff, the Hanover County School Board produces budgets that reflect good judgment and restraint every time. Supervisors Sean Davis,
45th Reunion of the Class of 1970 will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. The price is $59 per person. For more information, contact Bert Wilson at bertwilson@aol.com or phone 804-550-3246. Checks can be mailed to Bert Wilson, 10288 Perrins Mill Lane,
Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
Canova Peterson and Wayne Hazzard [chair] do not deserve any criticism for commenting on a policy when the issue became public. This issue was dealt with in an appropriate and timely fashion. Everyone but the education (teachers’ union) lobby moved on. A teacher turnover rate of 7 percent is three points below the state average. Very good for a work group this size. The total compensation package for teachers is so good it can be called generous. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors gives the Hanover County Public Schools every
penny they ask for. My one complaint is a weakness on math and English in the core curriculum. These two subjects are the foundation on which all worthwhile learning rest. The entire Hanover County Board of Supervisors supports the Hanover County Public Schools completely all the time. I was glad to see the young lady quote Socrates. When he speaks of filling our vessel he means fill it with what you have to know, what you need to know and what will serve you well when you have to do real critical thinking. In a time of need if you reach
Saturday, Oct. 31 Frog Level Fire Department will host a Fall Festival and Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those wishing to become a vendor are urged to contact crozell@verizon. net or 804-338-8697.
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into your vessel and pull out anything banned by any Hanover County School Board policy and try to apply it to any real life issue you will make a big boo-boo. If you fill your vessel with knowledge that has served mankind well for thousands of years when you pull something out, it will serve you as well. Prime rib in, prime rib out, garbage in, garbage out. There is a difference. It’s time to turn the page and move on. This issue was not important in the first place. To see Plato, Aristotle and Socrates brought into conversation is a joy. These giants of phi-
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of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering
hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
losophy are as relevant now as they were in their lifetime. I also was glad to see Dante brought into the conversation as well. Can anyone believe teachers employed by Hanover County Public Schools have abandoned all hope? Hanover County teachers have it made. Only the education (teachers’ union) lobby would dare make any such claim. When I reflect on Dante, I think of his “Inferno.” Dante’s “Inferno” would be a good place to put liberal education policy, liberal social policy, liberal energy policy, liberal economic policy, political correctness and the education (teachers’ union) lobby. If we did this, the ambience of the “Inferno” would be enhanced and the earth would be a better place. While we are at it, we should throw in the administration at the University of Virginia. I have never seen so much incompetence, bad judgment and serious mistakes made in so short a time. After all, nothing happened. After the lawyers get through with these people, into the “Inferno” they go. Let us not forget recent events at Virginia Commonwealth University. They were forced to revise their policy on “relationships” between students and professors. It seems these professors were taking unfair sexual advantage of our children and grandchildren. The “Inferno” was made for these “professors.” In the secular progressive world of the modern college campus some words are considered impediments to the
implementation of their agenda. Ethics, morals, judgment, responsibility, accountability and professional conduct are just some of these. Just insert all traditional American values. Secular progressives hate them all. They prove it every day. Just look at UVa and VCU. Larnie C. Allgood Mechanicsville
Questioning search funds Reading the Local today and the article titled “Superintendent search moves into high gear” causes me once again to ask, “Why waste the money?” How many times in the past have we spent the money only to find that the best person for the job has been in Hanover County Public Schools the whole time. I predict this time will not be different. When was the last time someone was hired from the “outside?” Never may be the answer. We all know that if we hire an outsider, they may not be inclined to be as good an insider as an insider we already have would be. Lord help us if we should look outside and end up with an absolute genius from somewhere else in the U.S. I understand geniuses can be difficult to work with. How about this? I have made the prediction. Give me the $25,000 and if my prediction does not come true, I will give back $28,000 to the county, a $3,000 profit for doing nothing. Ted Mentz Old Church
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SHLAND — Members of the Ashland Garden Club met Thursday, Sept. 10, in the home of Dr. Linda Magovern for their September business meeting. The club’s many activities and programs were outlined and discussed. The officers for 2015 are: Elizabeth Bickford, president; Mary Anne Griffin, first vice president; Michelle Hamner, second vice president; Margaret Douglas, treasurer; Dale Sayers, recording secretary; Nancy Wood, corresponding secretary; and Anne Cross, parliamentarian. The Ashland Garden Club is engaged in numerous community activities, including the planting, maintenance and overall beautification of the Ashland Train Station and Visitor Center. The club also works closely with the staff at Henry Clay Elementary School, Hanover Master Gardeners and the Ashland Kiwanis International
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It’s an effort to raise awareness and money for muscular dystrophy research and treatment, and represents a partnership between the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD). PPMD is a nonprofit organization searching for cures and treatments for the thousands of children who suffer from various forms of MD. Most of their fundraising efforts are devoted to research, and the organization has one of the lowest administrative percentages of any major charity. The group is headed by Pat Furlong, who lost two sons to MD, but never gave up the fight to cure a disease that robs children of their mobility and, eventually, their lives. It’s a serious mission run by serious people who won’t take no for an answer. As most of you know, the effort has a much more personal meaning for my family
to plant and maintain a garden for students at Henry Clay. This program, known as “Roots & Shoots,” is a long-standing effort on the garden club’s part and is extremely popular with children. “Fall Fantasy” is a fundraiser that will be held Oct. 13 at Birdsong Hall at Randolph-Macon to benefit the garden club. Monies raised will go into the coffers for a statewide Garden Club of Virginia Lily Show put on by the Ashland Garden Club in 2019 and 2020. The Lily Show will be held in Hanover County. Garden club members said they were very excited about winning a Blue Ribbon in the Garden Club of Virginia’s statewide Lily Show that was held in June in Middleburg. Exhibits at this month’s program featured Dahlias, Sedum, Wildflowers and House Plants. The arrangement categories were Late Colonial arrangements and Parallel Design arrangements.
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and me. My son Jack suffers from Duchenne, the most critical form of MD. PPMD offers a glimmer of hope for families like mine where sometimes it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, and maybe, more accurately, hopeless. During the week leading up to the Coach to Cure Saturday, teams invite MD patients to their practices, interact with the kids and get a first-hand look at real life challenges. They quickly realize that challenges on the field are only minor when compared to the daily struggle that MD kids endure. For the past four years, Coach Joe Fowler’s Goochland Bulldogs have hosted a Coach to Cure event, and Jack serves as honorary guest. He spends time with his favorite football team and flips the coin to open the contest. It’s an emotional experience for me as kids who have spectacular muscles that work better than OK take a moment to know a kid who will never score a touchdown or make an important tackle. The players realize
that, and, somehow, they share their enormous abilities with Jack — and watching them run somehow makes him feel better. I’ve often said they run for the kids who can’t. Words fall woefully short of expressing the personal appreciation and admiration I have for Coach Fowler, his team and the whole GHS family for caring about Jack and other kids suffering from MD. It’s a special evening for him, but, more importantly, it’s an opportunity for the Bulldogs to show their true character and compassion. The team takes on Randolph Henry for this year’s Coach to Cure event, but they’ll be challenging a much more intimidating opponent in their minds as they fight and win for kids, except for Jack, they have never met. Please join us on Friday, Sept. 25, for this year’s Coach to Cure game. It’s homecoming at Goochland, so come early and stay late. I’m sure the Bulldogs won’t disappoint with the final score, but, in reality, they are winners in my mind long before the opening whistle sounds.
Blue, Miriam Green; Red, Lyde Longaker; Yellow, Dale Sayers; and White, Betty Carol Stevenson. Parallel Design – Blue, Marguerite Bruce, and Red, Dale Sayers. Named Horticulture – Dahlia – Blue, Dale Sayers, and Yellow, Buffy Bickford. Wildflower – Blue, Felicia Glave; Red, Miriam Green; Yellow, Mary Lou Brown; and White, Ann Palmore. Sedum - Blue, Miriam Green; Red, Dale Sayers; Yellow, Marguerite Bruce; and White, Bebe Luck. Miscellaneous Horticulture – Blue, Venetia Redd, Mary Lou Brown, Miriam Green and Trish Heaton; Red, Sharon Stiles, Felicia Glave, Faye Joy, Dale Sayers and Brenda Gilman; and Yellow, Carol Owen. Houseplants – Blue, Dale Sayers. The Afternoon Favorite arrangement was Linda Magovern’s centerpiece of hydrangea and ornamental grasses.
ASHLAND — The Independence Ruritan Club will sponsor its semiannual Brunswick Stew sale from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Ruritan Clubhouse located behind Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Road (off Route 54 west of Ashland). The stew will be available for a donation of $7 a quart. Quantity is limited. To reserve yours in advance, call 804798-5171 or 804-798-6579 by Thursday, Sept. 24. Proceeds will help provide three scholarships for the Class of 2016 at Patrick Henry High School. In conjunction with this stew sale, the Disciples Women of Independence Church are hosting a bake sale.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals ERNEST CARNEAL Ernest Lemuel Carneal, 72, went peaceably to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, of natural causes. Ernest was born on September 16, 1942, to Ashton Clyde Carneal and Pearl Blanche Adams Carneal. He grew up on a family farm and stuck close to his mother, Pearl. One of his favorite things to do was to go with his Dad and Uncle Harry to the tobacco market in downtown Richmond to sell their tobacco. He loved climbing up the ladders in the tobacco barns to open and close windows to regulate the curing temperature. Ernest began school at Edmund Pendleton Elementary in Caroline County. As a teen, he went away to Fishburne Military Academy, where he developed a love for the structure the military offered. It also was where he played football. Unlike his grandson, Stephen II, football was not his favorite sport. Baseball and church softball were where his athletic prowess shown through. For his senior year, Ernest came back to live in Ashland with family and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1960. Ernest proudly served in the U.S. Army and had a love for the military. Right before he was to leave for Vietnam, Ernest’s military career was cut short due to the illness of his father. Ernest was called home to take care of the family farm and his mother. It was there on Happy Acres that he lived, worked and gardened until his death. Ernest worked at Watkins Cottrell Hardware, where he oversaw the sales and transfers of firearms to local hardware stores. He moved on to work for A.H. Robins Pharmaceuticals in Richmond to run the company store. While working for Watkins Cottrell and receiving a little help from some friends at church, Ernest met his wife, Janice Ann Hodges, through a mutual friend while attending services at Immanuel Baptist Church in Richmond. Ernest was a life-long member of Carmel Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and trustee of the historic church until the very last day of his life. He also helped found, build and maintain Carmel Christian School, later named, The Carmel School. He is survived by many friends and family members of Caroline County. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janice Hodges Carneall; his son, John Ashton, his wife, Lisa, stepgranddaughter, Lisa Anderson, husband, Mark; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Trip, Radiley and Oscar. He also is survived by his stepgrandson, Adam Perry, his wife, Lacy; and stepgreat-grandchildren, Elijah and Noella. He also is survived by his other son, Stephen Ernest, and his wife, Melissa; and his grandchildren, Stephen II, Courtney, Chancellor,
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Gideon and Brennan. Ernest was welcomed into Heaven by his grandbabies, Ashley, Joshua and Little Bit. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2015, at Carmel Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Carmel Baptist Church. Storke Funeral Home in Bowling Green was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. storkefuneralhome.com.
ROBERT GLASCO Robert “Dickey Boy” Glasco, 62, lost his battle to cancer on September 8, 2015. He was the third child born to the late Joseph and Corine Glasco. Robert is survived by his four children, Kelvin Staffon, Robert Gilliens (Tameca), Ericka Glasco (Daniel), and Shera Glasco; four sisters, Shirley Morris (Jesse), Katie Glasco, Ann Cherry and Corine Glasco; two brothers, James Glasco and Earnest Spindle; sister-in-law, Linda Glasco, 11 grandchildren; godfather, William “Big Doc” Spindle; six aunts, uncle Joseph Robinson; devoted friend, Herman Oxendine, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 14, 2015, at Union Baptist Church at 301 North Snead Street in Ashland, with Rev. W. Darryl Leftwich officiating. Interment was private. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home Chapel at 12290 Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
CATHY GREEN Cathy Theresa Green, of Caroline County, departed this life September 3, 2015. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hanover. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
JOHN MARKEY John Patrick Markey, 92, of Henrico, died peacefully on Friday, September 4, 2015. John was born in Manhattan, New York City, and grew up in an immigrant, Irish neighborhood of George Washington Heights, New York City. John graduated valedictorian from both George Washington High School, New York City and from the School of Engineering, New York University, where he also obtained a full scholarship. He played on the tennis team while in high school, received numerous academic awards and was class president his senior year. During World War II he was an intel-
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ligence officer for the Office of Strategic Services (pre-CIA). Afterward he obtained positions as an electrical engineer and did some international consulting work for the electric utility industry in Cuba prior to the Castro regime. After a long career as Director of Engineering, Codes and Standards and Research and Planning for Edison Electric Institute in Washington, D.C., he retired to enjoy many years of extensive traveling in the U.S. and abroad, playing golf and spending time with family and friends, which was his favorite activity. In retirement he became profoundly deaf and was an active advocate for the hearing impaired as President of the Fredericksburg Hearing Impaired Association. As busy as he was professionally, John always found time to be involved with his children’s activities which included volunteer positions as PTA President, youth baseball and basketball coaching and as a Cub Scout leader. He was predeceased by his parents, Eileen and Michael Markey; his wife for 60 years, Anne P. Markey; and daughter, Rhonda A. Markey. John is survived by his children, John B. Markey (Gail) of Rockville and Debby Markey of Henrico; three grandchildren, Michelle Markey of Mt. Ranier, Maryland, Laura Payne (Ryan) of Rockville and Jenna Markey of Henrico; one great-grandchild, Avery Payne; one stepgreatgrandchild, Alyssa Payne; and John’s cat, Chloe. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 9505 Gayton Road. Burial was private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Henrico, which gave him much peace and spiritual comfort during his last years.
BONNIE ORNDUFF Bonnie Fisher Ornduff, 79, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Chestnut Grove in Richmond. Born July 22, 1936, in Louisa, she was a daughter of the late Russell Jennings Fisher Jr. and Ophelia Whitlock Fisher. Mrs. Ornduff worked for a number of years at Nationwide Insurance in Richmond and was retired from Jefferson National Bank in Louisa. She was a member of Mineral Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She is survived by one son, Frederick “Rick” Ornduff III and wife, Donna, of Ashland; one brother, George E. Fisher and wife, Jane, of Gordonsville; two sisters, Lyndell Fisher of California and Hilda F. Gibson and husband, Herman, of Bumpass; two grandchildren, Jennifer O. King and husband, Dewayne, of Chesterfield and Ashley O. Woodfin and husband, James, of Goochland; seven great-
grandchildren, Taylor, Bailey, Korey, Austin, Nick, Jacob and Eli; and a host of other relatives and friends. She also was preceded in death by one brother, Jennings Fisher; and two sisters, Beth F. Lashley and Martha “Pat” Smart. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday September 18, 2015, at the Preddy Funeral Home Chapel in Gordonsville, with the Rev. Michael Durham officiating. Interment will be private in Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mineral Baptist Church, 51 Louisa Ave., Mineral, VA 23117 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
DOROTHY MINOR Dorothy M. Minor, 79, beloved wife of Fred Douglas Minor Sr. for 61 years, entered eternal life on September 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her brother, Elliott (Gladys) West. She was the devoted and loving mother of four sons, Earl (Eula) Thomas, Rev. Fred (Jean) Minor Jr., Franklin (Dawnamaria) Minor and Michael Minor, and five daughters, Ella (Wayne) Wood, Althea (Karl) King, Teresa Minor-Waddy, Sandra Jean (Harold) Scott and Marlene Minor. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and devoted friends. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Second Baptist Church at 26725 Ruther Glen Road in Glen Allen. The full obituary and online condolences may be found at www.owensfuneralservices.com. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM SQUIRES William C. “Bill” “Papaw” Squires Jr., 80, of Doswell, entered eternal rest on September 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. Squires and Ethel P. Squires, and brothers, James Squires, Glen Allen Squires and Gerald Lee Squires. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris; children, Mary Beth, Michael E. and William Allen Squires; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Sarah Bordelon, Pauline White (Bill) and Joyce Ann Squires; and brother, John Franklin Squires. Bill was a member of the Concord Baptist Church. He also was an active member of the Ruritan Club and a longtime volunteer firefighter. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the Concord Baptist see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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Church at 15625 Concord Road in Ruther Glen. Interment was at 3 p.m. in Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Concord Baptist Church. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
ANDREW STANLEY Andrew Wayland “Jack” Stanley, of Montpelier, passed away on September 16, 2015. Jack was born on January 30, 1926, at “Oakland Plantation,” Beaverdam. He was predeceased by his parents, Lee Eldridge and Bettie Marie Lowry Stanley. He started his education at Hall’s Free School and graduated from Montpelier High School in 1942. Jack was a “self-made” successful businessman who started a lumber business first, and, in 1953, founded Stanley Construction Company in Ashland. Under his leadership, S.C.C. built roads all over Virginia, including King William, Hanover, New Kent, Gloucester, Bowling Green, Spotsylvania, Henrico, Winchester and Goochland. Jack was quoted in 2006 saying, “I’ve done jobs all over the state, but I’ve always lived a few miles from where I was born. I’ve never been anywhere that I can’t go back.” He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and served on the cemetery committee and as a trustee. He was a past treasurer of Montpelier Ruritan Club, member of Montpelier Jaycees; Industrial Development Authority Committee Hanover County; Hanover County Police Benevolent Association; Citizens Advisory Committee under Governor John Dalton; Ashland Kiwanis Club; The Hanover Club. Director, Virginia Road Builders Association;
Board of Directors, NationsBank; and vice president of Camptown Charities. Jack worked hard, played hard, laughed a lot and brought strength to his family and friends simply by being himself. He was generous and kind-hearted but if you crossed him you would get a good “covering.” He was a legend whose shoes will be impossible to fill. Jack was blessed with a wonderful life and his family is grateful to have been loved by such an amazing person. His was a life well lived and the world will be a less interesting place without him and he will be greatly missed. Through the years, many people helped Jack along the way to success, especially, Ferrell Luck, S.D Quarles and John “Dick” Gilman, Mr. England, First and Merchants Bank. He is survived by his devoted wife, Margaret Garrett Stanley; his son, Calvin Lee Stanley (Ginger); his daughters, Regina Stanley Holman (Bill), Betty Stanley Jones (Don) and Dyan Stanley. He also is survived by two stepchildren, Jeffery Langford (Margie) and Steven Langford (Jennifer); and his sister, Betsy Stanley Carver; 10 grandchildren, John Andrew (Andy) Stanley (Lisa), Mary Sue Stanley McKenna (Joey), Jennifer Jones Church (Jeff), Scott Allen Jones, William Wayland (Will) Holman, Hilary Mae Holman, Jack Alexander Wharton, Keith Langford, Amanda Langford and Kendall Langford; eight great-grandchildren, Andrew Lee (Luke) Stanley, Jade Elliott Stanley, Ayden Edward McKenna, Brody Lee McKenna, Kye Levi McKenna, Greyson Samuel Douberly, Makenna Grace Church and Liam Spencer Church; his sister-in-law, Mildred Garrett Gunn; brother-in-law, Miles William Garrett; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and a favorite aunt, Thelma S. Stanley. The family is grateful for the extraordinary staff of Brookdale Imperial Plaza for the loving care provided to Jack and Margaret over the past 5½ months. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2010, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway
in Ashland. Interment followed at Shiloh United Methodist Church in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be sent to Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 17420 Shiloh Church Road, Montpelier, VA. 23192.
GRACE TINSLEY Grace Wyatt Tinsley, 95, passed away September 11, 2015 at The Masonic Home of Virginia. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, George I. “Chucky” Tinsley; son-in-law, Howard Fletcher (Warren Tinsley); and sisters, Alma Thomas and Hazel Tyson. Grace is survived by her son, Warren Tinsley; grandson, Christopher Tinsley (Lisa); and great-grandchildren, Carson and Alicen Grace Tinsley; her sister, Alice Rishel; numerous nieces and nephews; special family friend, Carol Lipes. Grace also leaves behind her many CoolWell friends and Masonic Home of VA friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hunton Baptist Church, 11660 Greenwood Rd., Glen Allen, VA 23060 or The Masonic Home of Virginia, 500 Masonic Lane, Henrico, VA 23223.
JOHN WHITE John E. “Buddy” White of Ashland, born in Wake on July 22, 1933, died on September 7, 2015, at the age of 82. He was the son of Lillian H. Croxton and Emeral L. White. He is survived by three children, Shirley Keen, John L. White and Mary Smith; and sisters, Mamie Bew and Marion Croxton-Miller. He was retired From James River Bus Line in Richmond.
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“If a nonprofit wants to come in and keep all the ticket sales and keep any of the proceeds from that then they would probably have to come and pay to use the theater and that portion would just pay for cleaning, and for light operation, projector and just the ongoing use. The cost just to turn the theater on and that cost has to be paid for,” Amos said. Amos also said the town could potentially keep this new nonprofit funded by collecting 1 to 2 percent of the meals taxes, some of which would be generated by the new restaurant Waukeshaw Development proposed be a part of the theater renovation project. Clark Mercer, a member of The Ashland Main Street’s Theater Committee, was the last person to speak at the public input work session. Since the theater had been gifted to the town, residents and members of the ASMA have placed $40,000 to $50,000 of their own equity into the building, putting new messages on the marquee, bringing it up to fire code, and getting new movie posters, Mercer said. “We’ve worked in good faith and all along the questions we’ve asked are ‘What are the goals of this theater?’ and we’ve heard ‘foot traffic’ and ‘to generate some buzz,’ get people in there, Mercer said. “We’ve had 60 events, which if you look at the pro forma for year one under a for-profit development, that’s approximately the same number of events. Mercer said he plans to present an alternative proposal to the feasibility study plan on behalf of The Ashland Main Street Theater Committee at the next public input work session, which was scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Town Hall.
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United Kingdom, Romania, El Salvador, Egypt, Iraq, Vietnam, Kenya, Cambodia, Pakistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Belize, South Korea, Nigeria, Columbia, Honduras, Moldova, Poland, Cameroon and Bulgaria, among others. Two particular attendees that showed up as immigrants and walked away as U.S. citizens were a brother and sister, Abasiu and Ossai Muhammad, from Afghanistan. Being able to become an American means “a lot, everything, I mean that’s the goal that we came here to become a citizen and work hard,” Abasiu Muhammad said. “We’ve been through so much, we came from Afghanistan, so we came from a civil war, my parents went through very difficult times, not just financially but just security
and safety. Coming to the United States and feeling safe and secure and welcomed — you know welcomed by this country — it’s a big honor,” Abasiu Muhammad’s sister Ossai Muhammad said. “I had an opportunity to go to school; I’m currently in Pharmacy School,” she said. “My brother who never had education, he was able to get his GED, go to school. … All the doors are open, you know. I came here, we didn’t speak English, we didn’t have education, but we [are] working towards it, so it’s a great honor to be here.” For the second year, Daniel Johnson, board member of the Montpelier Arts and Activities Center, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Johnson said his favorite part about being involved in the naturalization ceremony is seeing “The little children, they don’t know what’s going on, but to think the new life that’s going to be afforded
them, I love seeing the little children,” he said. Following their naturalization oath, Magistrate Judge David J. Novak congratulated the new American citizens saying, “As former president Teddy Roosevelt stated, ‘Americanism is a question of principles of idealism of character, it is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.’ So today you have sworn an oath of allegiance to far more than a government; you have confirmed your belief in opportunity and unlimited horizons, a fundamental belief that all people are free, free to pursue their dreams.” Dozens of students from Trinity Episcopal School also attended the ceremony, and, following the Pledge of Allegiance, congratulated each new United States citizen and gifted them with a small American flag. Patrick Henry’s home at Scotchtown is operated by Preservation Virginia.
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ed at 100 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Check-in time is 8:30 a.m. ABA president Ronnie Bolton said, “The problems facing all pollinators, including honey bees, gained national attention this past May, when the White House announced the National Strategy to Promote Pollinator Health. Two of the three goals were to restore honey bee colony health to sustainable levels by 2025, and, second, to restore 7 million acres of land for pollinators over the next five years. Beekeepers perform an integral part in supporting this effort by utilizing best practices in management of their colonies, and reporting their results annually for study and comparison. The more one learns about these amazing creatures, the more one appreciates the vital role they play in our lives.” Class topics include: Colony Dynamics, Acquiring Bees, Hive Components & Gear, Colony Management, and Bee Pests, Diseases & Other Problems. A sampling of hive components and gear will be on display, with information on how to order equipment to get you started. Cost of the class is $35, which includes lunch and all-day beverages (ham or turkey sub, sides, cookies; coffee, tea, water). To register, visit the website (preferred) at: www.ashlandvabeekeepers.org, then click on the
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“Buzzings” menu tab, or scroll down and click on “Register Now” to access the online registration information with your credit card payment. Alternatively, either download a registration form from the website, or e-mail mail@ashlandvabeekeepers.org to request a PDF of the form via e-mail. Print out the form, fill it out, and mail it, along with your check, to the address given. Registration deadline is Oct. 19. For more information, email (preferred) mail@ ashlandvabeekeepers.org or call Ronnie at 804798-5191 and leave a message.
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Patrick Henry plucks Eagles in 35-21 win By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com
ASHLAND – Patrick Henry’s fans attended their home game Friday night making a gracious gesture toward visiting Mills Godwin – wearing white in memory of a Eagles football player, who died the week before from injuries sustained in a body surfing accident. In the six minutes after the opening kickoff, the Patriots defense was gracious, too, yielding an opening drive touchdown to the Eagles. After that, though, Patrick Henry spent less time being gracious and more time taking advantage of four interceptions as the Patriots scored the next five touchdowns and claimed a 35-21 victory. The “White Out” was held in memory of Tyler Wentz, who was injured on a beach on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, on Aug. 27. Wentz spent the next two weeks in a coma before succumbing on Sept. 13. While both squads were united for Team Tyler, neither Patrick Henry nor Mills Godwin let it get in the way of hard-hitting football. “It was physical. I thought our kids played hard,” said Patriots’ head coach Bryan Davis, whose team won despite being flagged for more than a dozen penalties. “We put our-
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Patrick Henry quarterback Hunter Hart (16) heads for the goal line in the Patriots’ 35-21 victory over Mills Godwin Friday.
selves in tough spots. … We’re going to get back to work and try to get more disciplined.” After struggling to stop the Eagles on their first series, the Patrick Henry defense made well-tuned adjustments that not only stopped Mills Godwin on downs, but also forced rushed throws by the Eagles’ starting quarterback Nicholas Grossman
and backup Jacob Edwards. The pressure yielded four interceptions – two of which led to Patriots’ scores. Mills Godwin coach Logan McPherson said his team may have been flat after a near upset at Atlee the week before. “I think we were a bit happy with what we did last week,” McPherson said. “We came out,
we played a great against a very good Atlee team. I think we may have been a little bit satisfied with what we accomplished in that game and weren’t quite as focused as we needed to be tonight.” Aside from being aggressive, the officiating proved mysterious at times – such as two inadvertent whistles that led to the
recall of two would-be Patrick Henry touchdowns. The third attempt proved the charm, however, as the Patriots tied the score on Justin McGowan’s 1yard run and Logan Bulthuis’ point-after. “I was happy about our kids responding,” Davis said. “[Mills
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Randolph-Macon finished the first half even with host Methodist (North Carolina), but despite an offense that gained more total yardage than the Monarchs, the Yellow Jackets could not hold on for the win. Methodist took advantage of a 14-point third quarter to stake itself to a two-touchdown lead, which it successfully defended with a 31-24 victory. Randolph-Macon (12) reached the red zone in the fourth quarter three times, but managed to convert only one of the three opportunities for a score. Time ran out as the Yellow Jackets saw their final chance to score end in an interception in the end zone. Randolph-Macon see R-MC, pg. 14
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Wilkinson leads Hawks past Atlee, PH golfers By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com
GLEN ALLEN – Hanover golfer Ward Wilkinson, with 1under-par 35, gave the Hawks just what they needed to edge a remarkably consistent Atlee on the Raiders’ home course in a match that included Patrick Henry on the front nine at The Crossings Thursday. The Hawks rolled a 156 to Atlee’s 159. Patrick Henry came in third with a 173. The other three Hanover scorers – Cole Hodges with a 39 and Robert Martin and Jack Proctor with 41 apiece – rolled a combined score of 121. The Raiders’ final three scorers – Erica Whitehouse, Timmy Shields and Daniel Anderson – each rolled a 40 for a combined score of 120, one stroke better than Hanover’s lower trio. The difference between the two teams lay in the score of the teams’ top scorer, with Atlee’s Jacob Harmon four strokes back of Wilkinson. “It’s not too bad, but it could
have been better,” Wilkinson said of his score. “That’s how golf goes.” Wilkinson said he likes the pressure of playing against other top golfers, such as Atlee’s Whitehouse and Patrick Henry’s Andrea Dill, who finished second with a 2-over 38. “It was a lot of fun playing that well,” Wilkinson said. “When you’re playing with people that are good, you especially play better. Erica’s good. Andrea’s good. They’re both very good competitors.” Atlee coach Steve Thompson expected a close match. “It was close last time,” Thompson said. “It’s a great matchup and it’s going to be great for both teams going into the conference [tournaments].” He said the Hawks overtook the Raiders on the final holes. “Everything was going pretty evenly throughout and then they got us on the last couple of holes,” Thompson said. “It’s a learning experience and, like I said, it’s great going forward because that’s the kind of pres-
sure they’re going to be under in the conference tournament.” Patrick Henry coach Dave Hudak said the course, while not as hilly as the Patriots’ and Hawks’ home course at Hanover Country Club, is challenging in its own way. “You have to have all your shots,” Hudak said. “You don’t have to go banging it off the tee. You have to be smart and keep it in the short grass, or you can get some big numbers. The highlight of the day, however, happened to Hanover’s Jimmy Hill. Hill didn’t make the Hawks’ top four, but he got the day’s top shot – and ace on the sixth hole. He teed off with a 7-iron and it cleared the 153 yards to the green, taking two hops and rolling into the hole. It took Hill a while to realize what happened. “When my dad started jumping up-and-down, everyDave Lawrence/The Local body started screaming, I was Patrick Henry’s Andrea Dill watches her tee shot on the second hole at The Crossings Thursday. in shock,” Hill said. “I couldn’t believe it.” reached at dlawrence@mechloDave Lawrence can be cal.com. Quarterback Dylan DeGroot led Methodist (2-1) with 15 Continued from pg. 13 completions in 28 attempts for 149 yards and two touchdowns. was led by quarterback Billy Receiver Anthony Radke had Sheehan, who completed 12 of five catches for 77 yards and 20 passes for 126 yards, a touch- two touchdowns. Cassil said the Hawks (4-6) have Lane recorded 57 assists. Dave Lawrence can be struggled with consistency. Dave Lawrence can be down and an interception. John The Patriots, on the other reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Byrd rand the ball 22 times for reached at dlawrence@mechlo99 yards and two touchdowns. cal.com. hand, after the loss in the first cal.com. game, got refocused and kept a step ahead of Hanover. The last three [games], we Jackson intercepted three of the completing 8-of-16 passes for passed well, we blocked, we did Mills Godwin passes. His victim 175 yards and two touchdowns. Continued from pg. 13 everything we needed to do,” was Grossman, who, despite the He added another touchdown Townsend said. “I always focus interceptions, finished with 11 on the ground. on passing, which in volleyball Godwin] went down field and completions in 22 attempts for Receiver Skinny Carter was it’s the most important thing. I scored on the very first series 173 yards and a touchdown. Hart’s favorite target, finishtell that to the kids the first time and just kind of ran it down our Wesley Duggar led the ing with three catches for 120 they walk on the court in JV … throats. We made some adjust- Eagles’ ground game with 19 yards. Kwatayvous Blackwell and we did that those last three ments defensively, and I think carries for 124 yards and a also caught three passes, for 34 games.” that certainly helped, but the touchdown. Trey Turnage fin- yards and a touchdown for the Carrano finished with four kids started playing – and we ished with five receptions for Patriots. aces and 18 kills for Patrick made some plays on offense, 99 yards. Dave Lawrence can be Henry. Austin Spencer had 10 too. Quarterback Hunter Hart reached at dlawrence@mechlokills and four blocks, and Adam Patrick Henry’s Keith led the Patriots offensively, cal.com.
Patriots spot Hawks one, win match By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com
MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover and Patrick Henry engaged in quite the slugfest to open their boys volleyball match on the Hawks’ home court Tuesday night. Hanover won the first game 36-34, but the Patriots took over afterward, playing evenly while the Hawks struggled to regain the momentum in their favor. In the end, the steadier team won the match, as Patrick Henry edged its hosts 34-36, 2519, 25-20, 25-19. Patrick Henry outside hitter Cole Carrano said there was no
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lack of fight in either team. “Both teams fought real hard in the first game. It was a great first game,” Carrano said. “We lost it – the other team played great – but we came back with a vengeance. We worked hard the rest of the three games. We didn’t let up, ever, and got the lead and didn’t give it up.” Patrick Henry head coach Michael Townsend though the Patriots (5-3) let the first game slip away. “We had two five-point leads and we gave up both of them,” he said. “I think we kind of kept them in the game – our passing went downhill.” Hanover head coach Hilary
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