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Interim assessment report indicates continued growth By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

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Outgoing council member Faye O. Prichard receives her official Resignation Resolution from Mayor George Spagna. Also shown are, from left, in the back, Town Manager Charles Hartgrove, Town Attorney Andrea Erard and council members Steve Trivett and James Murray.

Council names Foley as interim member By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

SHLAND – A familiar face is stepping in as a member of Ashland Town Council following the resignation of Faye O. Prichard. James Foley, a pricing director for Hunton & Williams LLP, was nominated and unanimously elected to serve as interim council member until the special election set for May. He previously served on town council. He fills the vacancy created by Prichard’s election on Nov. 3 to represent the Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Five applications were received for the interim council

ANOVER -- An interim report on Hanover County’s latest reassessment figures reveals a continued upward trend in the value of the county’s real estate market. Although the increases were not spectacular, the increased assessed value equates to another year of recovery from the county’s peak period during 2009. Richard Paul, the county’s

director of real estate assessments, delivered the good economic news at a Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting earlier last month. “Keep in mind that the county had its peak in 2009. After seven years we are still down about 1.36 percent. We are not back to where we were in 2009 but we are getting there,” Paul said. The 2016 interim report surveyed more than 7,300 parcels or about 15 percent of the county. see GROWTH, pg. 4 

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A combination of existing home prices and new home constructions accounted for an increase in the county’s tax base for the first half of the 2016 fiscal year.

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member position. Three applicants were interviewed and two withdrew their applications before the interview process, Mayor George Spagna said. Prior to Foley’s nomination and subsequent election, Spagna see COUNCIL, pg. 3 

Swearing in ceremonies recently were held for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Shown are, from left, Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District; Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy; Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam; Faye O. Prichard, Ashland; Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor; Sean Davis, Henry; and Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville. Prichard and Wyatt are new to the board, having replaced Ed Via and Elton Wade, who chose not to seek re-election, while Hazzard, Kelly-Wiecek, Stanley, Davis and Peterson return as incumbents to represent their districts.

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DOSWELL -- A proposed expansion of a natural gas-fired power plant in northern Hanover County could boost the county’s tax coffers while providing electricity across the region when it’s most needed. Doswell Limited Partnership has asked the State Corporation Commission for permission to build a pair of natural gas turbines capable of generating 340 megawatts on a site near Kings Dominion where it already operates five similar turbines. The owners so far haven’t made public a price tag for the proposed pair of turbines, but they’ll be able to produce twice the electricity of the most recent expansion on the site, which in 2000 was said to cost about $50 million. “We think there’s demand in the market for natural gas-fired peaking capacity,” said Tony Hammond, asset manager for Doswell Limited Partnership. “And it’s driven by a lot of market moves such as coal plants retiring, the price of natural gas and consumers’ demand for power.” Doswell Limited Partnership is controlled by New York-based LS Power, which in 2011 bought the assets from NextEra Energy Resources. Since 2005, LS Power has raised more than $27 billion to build, buy or invest in the electricity industry. In its application to the State Corporation Commission, the partnership claims that the project will create 100 construction jobs and allow existing jobs to remain at the campus. The project “will provide several hundred thousand dollars

per year to Hanover and the commonwealth” through property and sales taxes,” according to the application. The Doswell group is already the top taxpayer in Hanover County, paying in 2015 just over $1.5 million in real estate and property taxes on an assessed value

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The Doswell Combined Cycle plant taken Sept. 2, 1997. The plant uses natural gas to generate electricity.

of $192 million. County officials said they support expansion at the site, which has never provided many jobs but has long been a boost to the tax base. The partnership’s tax bill last year was equivalent to about a penny on the real estate tax.

“We knew they wanted to expand, and we told them we wanted to support them,” Hanover County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. said. “They’re a great business, and they meet a community need with providing electricity. We would absolutely support their opportunity to expand. We do not know at this point the tax impact.” The 155-acre site, known as the Doswell Energy Center, already includes four combined cycle natural gas units that together can produce up to 665 megawatts of electricity and an additional turbine that can generate 171 megawatts. The new turbines, if approved, will be built on about 10.5 acres on the east side of the site, situated about 20 miles north of Richmond on state Route 738 near Kings Dominion. The partnership plans to finish the units by March 2018. They’d be used for peak demand, meant to prevent blackouts on the hottest and coldest days that lead to the highest electricity use. All the electricity would be sold on those high-demand days to PJM, the regional electric grid operator. The new turbines, like the others on site, are designed to run off natural gas but can be fired using oil in an emergency or gas shortage. The site is already equipped with natural gas from a Virginia Natural Gas pipeline. A 2014 report called the Virginia Energy Plan found that utilities in the state need an additional 14,000 megawatts of new generating capacity by 2024 to keep up with expected growth in demand. The SCC will hold a public hearing on the Doswell project April 20.

Hanover Idols auditions to be held Sunday, Jan. 24 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Auditions for the 2016 Hanover Idols will be held Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. This is the sixth time the Center is sponsoring a singing competition for Hanover County residents. Sue Watson and Lorie Foley, who team up every other year for the Ashland Musical Variety Show, are once again producing Hanover Idols.

Hanover Idols is open to Hanover residents ages 10 and older. To audition for Hanover Junior Idols, applicants must be 10 to 15 years of age (as of Jan. 1). To audition for Hanover Idols, applicants must be 16 years of age or older (as of Jan. 1). Application forms are available at www.hanoverarts.org or by calling 804798-2728. Sign-up forms were due to the Hanover Arts and Activities Center on Friday, Jan. 15. The producers will contact applicants to schedule auditions to be held Jan. 24.

Judging will be based on vocal ability, performance standards, stage presence, power to evoke emotion and suitability for the Ashland Musical Variety Show and other public venues. All varieties of music are encouraged, including, but not limited to, show tunes, church music, gospel, opera, rap, hip/hop, pop, folk, country, etc. “We want to stress that our local celebrity judges are friendly, talented and nurturing,” Watson said. Candidates are encouraged to sing see IDOLS, pg. 

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said that, in his mind, council was looking for someone “who had an involvement with the Town of Ashland,” and “could articulate that they cared about the town.” Following Foley’s appointment, council members approved a special election resolution to petition the circuit court to set a date and time for the special election that will appoint someone to serve for the remainder of Prichard’s previously elected term. Foley will be sworn in as interim town council member before the next town council meeting. In recognition for Prichard’s 14 years of service on the Ashland Town Council and her prior service as mayor, she was presented with her resignation resolution, a jar of chocolate candy, her town council name plaque, a gavel and a key to the town. Prichard officially resigned from her town council seat on Dec. 31, 2015. In other business, council approved a resolution accepting a permanent 2,118.13-square-foot easement located on the west side of North Washington Highway at the intersection with Vitamin Shoppe Way for traffic control and maintenance purposes.

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At a farewell reception held for Faye O. Prichard before the Jan. 5 Ashland Town Council meeting, Prichard cuts a cake that had the words: Thank You Faye!!

Quarles Family Limited Company will complete the easement construction for $4,200. During the mayor’s report, Spagna noted that Ashland Open Door, a new town organization, provided breakfast, gifts and gift cards for children and families living in area hotels on Christmas morning. The recipients are among those who are concerned with the impact that recent ordinance changes will have on their residential situations. The next Ashland Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at Town Hall located at 101 Thompson St.

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ASHLAND – The date and location of the Hanover Human Services Network Meeting have been changed, effective with tomorrow’s session. The January meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday,

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Residential reassessment accounted for $36.5 million and commercial reassessment totaled almost $160 million. The total reassessment for the interim report was $196,241,400, equating to a 1.56 percent increase in the county’s tax base. New construction accounts for a large portion of that figure. Interim figures indicated 1,232 residential building permits issued, accounting for about $145 million in increased tax base. Interim results also indicated a slight increase in the average price of a new home in Hanover County, up 0.2 percent from last year’s figures. The average new home sale price is currently $332,400. Average prices for existing homes also increased to $251,500.

Jan. 14, at the Ashland Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. All human service organizations, including governmental, faith-based, non-profit and civic clubs serving the Hanover community are invited to participate in the quarterly collaborative roundtable.

Program representatives will have an opportunity to network with one another, present information about their programs, identify common issues and connect to develop solutions. (Remember to bring service brochures, program or event flyers and business cards

The median sale price of a Hanover County home is $251,500 and the median sale price for homes sold in the county is $269,500. The interim figures are preliminary. Paul said his office is involved in a computer system upgrade that involves 47,000 county tax records being converted to the new format. He said that process should be completed by early 2016. “We’ve had another busy year in the assessor’s office. We purchased a new computer system in March that replaces a system that is more than 20 years old,” Paul said. “We plan on going live early next year.” Last year, the assessment value rose by approximately 1 percent, and this year’s figures are similar. That increased real estate assessments, combined with increased new construction and growth

accounted for the county’s 2.9 percent increase in 2015. The interim number for this year’s growth rate is 3.5 percent. Paul said preliminary figures could be affected by continuing processes such as Board of Equalization appeals and additional new sales. With the interim reassessment completed, Paul said this year’s effort indicates a continued upward trend. “We reassessed approximately 7,300 parcels in 26 areas of the county,” Paul said. At a glance this year’s interim report included: n Reassessment of 7,300 parcels, or 15.4 percent of the county. n Residential assessments of $36,566,800 and commercial reassessments of $159,674,600 for a total of $196,241,400 equating to a 1.565 percent increase in the tax base.

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to share). Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Lisa Adkins at 804-365-4302 or email ldadkins@hanovercounty.gov Future 2016 meeting dates and locations are as follows (all meetings will be held from 3 to 5 p.m.): n April 7 -- Hanover

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Winners announced in county-wide middle school forensics competition

SHLAND -- Forty middle school students recently competed in the 32nd annual Hanover County Public Schools forensics competition at the Hanover School Board Office. Fifteen students won top honors in the following categories: Serious Poetry, Humorous Poetry, Original Oratory, Storytelling/Oral Interpretation and Impromptu Speech. The forensics competition was the culmination of a semester’s worth of activities in language arts classes. All participants were the winners in their school competitions. Schools with first place winners in each category were awarded trophies that will be displayed for one year. In addition, first-, second-, and thirdplace winners received individual awards for their performances. The December 2015 winners are as follows:

Middle School. Second Place — Kaylen Rogers, Liberty Middle School. Third Place — Lindsey Rogers, Chickahominy Middle School.

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First Place — Jenna Hughes, Liberty Middle School. Second Place — Elise Rochet, Stonewall Jackson Middle School. Third Place — Wyatt McDaniel, Oak Knoll Middle School.

First Place — Alena Hicks, Liberty Middle School. Second Place — Emma Lindley, Chickahominy Middle School. Third Place — Cara Peacock, Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

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| News, Updates & Listings The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will hold its annual open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The purpose is to allow middle and high school students to tour the building and meet the teachers in order to learn more about the courses being offered and determine if it is the right fit for them. This will give current ninth through 11th grade students a chance to still apply for courses at the THCTT as scheduling begins for the 2016-2017 school year.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Call Federal Credit Union will host a Shred-a-Thon from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hanover Branch at 9397 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Members of the community are invited to shred documents and join in refreshments of free hot cocoa and cookies. There also will be a chance to win an Apple iPad Air2.

Sunday, Jan. 24

Charles Bryant, past president of the Virginia Historical Society, will speak at 3 p.m. at the Ashland Library. He will discuss “The History Crisis in America – Myth or Reality.” He also will sign copies of his new book, “Imperfect Past – History in a New Light.” Bryant’s appearance is being presented by the Ashland Museum.

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with musical accompaniment, Karaoke CD, or a cappella for the two-minute audition. Fred Horn, music director at Berea Baptist Church in

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Applications are now being accepted for the following programs for the 20162017 school year, which are specifically intended for rising ninth through 11th grade students: n The Advance College Academy (http://goo.gl/ forms/N9mhbDFvls) n The Health Sciences Specialty Center (http://goo. gl/forms/0ZYxAdXC4N) n The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology (http://goo.gl/forms/ Zb7qPG3OrF) n International Baccalaureate (http://goo.gl/ forms/krQC90avyX) Applications are due by Feb. 1, 2016. Space is limited in most programs. Apply today by clicking on one or more of the links provided above. For more information, contact your school’s counseling department.

Ongoing

Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members 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. Rockville, will provide piano accompaniment for the actual competition. The 2016 Hanover Idols Junior Competition is scheduled to get underway at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Ashland Theater. Doors will open at 3 p.m.

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Last month, Col. David R, Hines, sheriff, and the men and women of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office took their Oath of Office administered by the Honorable J. Overton Harris, judge of the Hanover County Circuit Court. “Going into the new year, the men and women of the HCSO are committed to continue to be a part of the community,” Hines said. “We have seen how effective building strong community partnerships can be at preventing and solving crime. Our goal is to keep that momentum moving forward; working with our residents, businesses, places of worship and public safety partners to ensure Hanover County is a safe place to live, work and play. We look forward to partnering with you in 2016!”

Liberty Middle School lists dates to remember Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND – Liberty Middle School Principal Donald Latham has released a list of dates to remember. Jan. 14 - Clubs will meet. Jan. 14 - Basketball – LMS vs. Stonewall Jackson at home. Jan. 14 - Wrestling – LMS vs. Stonewall Jackson away. Jan. 18 – Holiday. In 2014, Sarah Hopkins was crowned Hanover Idol and Audrey Kate Taylor was crowned 2014 Hanover Junior Idol. They performed at various events in 2014 and 2015, including special appearances at the Ashland Musical Variety Show.

Jan. 19 – Basketball – to be announced. Jan. 19 – Wrestling – to be announced. Jan. 20 – Basketball – to be announced. Jan. 21 – Wrestling – to be announced. Jan. 26 – Exams for Blocks A1 and A3; early closing. Jan. 26 – Sixth Grade Concert Night, featuring Band, Strings and Choir. Jan. 27 – Exams Blocks B1 and

Sarah is attending Trevecca Nazarene University and is part of the National Praise and Worship Institute in Nashville. Audrey Kate is a seventh grader at Chickahominy Middle School, and is featured in many local musical productions, including Virginia Rep productions.

B3; early closing. Jan. 28 – Exams Blocks A2 and A4; early closing. Jan. 29 – Exams Blocks B2 and B4; early closing. Feb. 1 – First day of second semester. Feb. 2 – Liberty’s Reading

Olympics Competition. Feb. 4 – Clubs. Feb. 5 – Report cards. Feb. 11 – Hanover County’s Reading Olympics Competition. Feb. 15 – Student/teacher holiday.

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Transparency: that’s the word for new year By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

With the start of a new year comes expectations on the part of the citizenry and the work of those elected or appointed to office. For 2012, we have chosen the word transparency to represent our role in coverage. If we don’t consider governmental meetings to be as open in how they’re being conducted and as accessible as they should be in maintaining their minutes/records, then we will address and investigate those issues. When we receive phone calls and emails from concerned residents, we must take them seriously and delve into what the facts are and, by the same token, are not. Sometimes public figures seem to forget the territory they entered when they accepted the responsibilities that go with being in the forefront. Those of us in the media join in that public eye category. Yes, we too are sort of like open books and targets for criticism. Those who choose to serve in elected office must always be mindful of the higher standard to which they are being held by their constituents. Their lives and comments may become fodder for bloggers, etc. Those of us who call ourselves journalists also will put on the record our thoughts and opinions of the actions of our elected/appointed leaders. Allegations and accusations fly around our county at times. If you have proof of wrongdoing, report it — but make sure you can back it up. We’ll listen and determine whether there is a story to pursue. Again, with a new year we have a goal to ensure that transparency is the way our government operates. We aren’t pointing any fingers — yet — but we are watching. Those who serve also are welcome to contact us, offer their opinions, share their challenges and aspirations, and know that our door is always open for them. The same goes for our Hanover County neighbors. You are invited to come by our offices at 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. To sum this up, our advice as we move into 2016 is simple: Keep it all above board and we won’t have an issue. Otherwise, you’ll be seeing and hearing from us more than may like.

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Newsworthy words inspired by life By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

fter thousands of printed words and countless columns, I still have something to say as we say goodbye to 2015 and usher in 2016. This week’s routine reading has been filled with various columnists offering their reflections on the past year, many of them highlighting the top stories of the year in order of importance. Rather than produce a less detailed and certainly less informed overview highlighting the past year’s top stories, a recap of what and who I’ve written about over 52 weeks of columns seemed more enlightened. As a news editor, reporter and photographer, I often had the misconception that columnists had the easiest job in the building. In reality, telling stories that people want to read is not as easy as it looks. I quickly learned that writng a readable column requires constant attention. But, it also has its advantages. Exploring new subjects and studying opposing points of view allows a unique insight into a variety of subjects. As a journalist, it exposes to me the hundreds of important stories and issues, all of them newsworthy and worth so much more than just a column.

I’ve explored places forgotten, people who live extraordinary lives in the seclusion of their communities, human emotions, including love, happiness, despair, grief and more. I’ve written about my family, your family, our community and our nation, all told with an aspired amount of humility and candor. There were heroes and villains, volunteers and violators — everything from fruit stand operators to just plain fruits, all of them with a story worth telling. And the question I get most often regarding my column is: Where do you come up with the ideas each week? The honest answer is I don’t know. My children often ask me why I always take notes. In an explanation that never seems to hit the exact target, I tell them I’m getting information for a future column. Twenty years ago, I began writing a column called “America, My kind of place,” and have continued in one form or another every week since its first run. I consider its longevity a compliment to its content. Over those years, I’ve encountered thousands of wonderful people, all of them supplying information for a future column, a fact often oblivious to the interviewer and interviewee. Where do I get the inspiration for my columns? Anywhere …everywhere.

Thanks given for support of Pole Green dog park With 2015 behind us, we wish to express a hearty “Thank You!” to the many individuals from the private and public sector, volunteers and businesses and paid professionals, who gave of their time, financial resources and skills to create a second county dog park at Pole Green Park. Individual Monetary Donors, many of whom gave often were: Nicole Durose; Pat Isaacs; Mike Miller; Whitelaw Durrer; Jim and Lucia O’Dwyer; Jennifer Hardwicke; Bill and Arden Seay; Lynda Patterson. Howard Ostergren; Kay and Bill Lauder; Lisa Ryan and Paddy Ryan; Nancy Hess; Jenny Harris; Lynn Lucy; Toni see LETTERS, pg. 

Being lucky enough to write about life affords an author an infinite supply of subject matter. Sometimes, it all runs together, but -- looking back at the past 12 months -- I immediately think of the passing of ESPN analyst Stuart Scott and his inspirational story, the enormous impact of Robbin Thompson’s passing on our region, the immeasurable courage of a young woman fighting a terminal disease and playing her last basketball game and the relationship of a local football team and a young boy with Multiple Dystrophy who happens to be my son. And the canvas is once again blank, and waiting for the next list of important entries in a personal journal. They’re the stories still waiting to be told, the heroic acts yet to take place or the important issues that surely will arise during the next twelve months. Hopefully, I’ll fill that canvas with commentary that is important to you — stories about your family, my family, our hopes and fears, loves and hates all neatly bundled in weekly doses. So, as 2016 comes in with a roar, I’ll remember what I’ve known for many of the previous new years. It’s the people you love and the people who love you that make life special. And life itself … well, that’s always worth a column. Happy New Year!

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Radler honoring Myndie and Coco. Janet Adams; Joann Veach; Mary Jane Stephenson; Harley, Sparkle and Sandy; Cora Carter; Margaret Eaves; Margot Regen; Dale McMahon; Dan Black; Pattie P. Bland; Beverly Surratt in memory of Shiloh, Emma and Dusty. Leigh Matich; Barbara and Keeth Miller; Jerry and Mary Anne Pugh; Vicky Lyle; Kriss and Karen Wilson; Gary and Paula Rafferty; Robin Underdown; Martha Wingfield; Alice A. Boller; Terri and Darryl Hodson; Kevin Kilgore. Brian Columbo; Kathie Fowler; Jerry and Kathleen Bogin; Sherri and Mike Carneal in memory of Ruby Tatum. Tricia Rossmaier; Caroline Cooke; Eric Q. Wolk; Tracey Fauber; C. Jon Klele; Mary Strzelecki; Liz Dopp; Lisa DavisLee in memory of Taylor and Bernie; Richard and Diane Boltz. Carolyn Branch; Tim Starnes in memory of Zooey Rogers in memory of Don Kendall; Dorothy Hager and Bill Brobst; Trip Chalkley; Skye Zeidan in memory of my best friend, Annabella; Elliot Bernstein; Janice Ziegler in honor of Gary Tipton, M.D. Keith Patton; Sam and Becky Shermer; Zach Trujillo; Lynn Reed; Terry Crosby in memory of Rocky; Arnold and Tandy Farber in memory of Codyin memory of Bodie McCarthy; Diane M. Trujillo; Michael and Karen Hosford. Bruce Jones in memory of Storm; and Mitchell and Christy Grant. Business and Organization Donors: ABC Petwear Inc.; Tigerseal Products; Fin & Feather of Ashland; Hanover Your Pet; Studley Ruritan Club; Ashland Feed Store; Hanover Green Veterinary Clinic; Rotary Club of Mechanicsville.

Benevity Community Impact Fund; Ruby TuesdayMechanicsville; Fidelity Charities; PetSmartMechanicsville; Essex Bank Employees-Jeans for Charity Program; Hanover County Parks & Rec; Wingmont Stables & Kennels. Atlee Ruritan Club; Mako Music School; Minor’s Fences; A & J Training Solutions; Mechanicsville Rental Center; Partnership for Smarter Growth; Home Depot-Ashland; Center of the Universe Brewing Co. Chenault Veterinary Hospital; Concrete Pipe & Precast LLC; E. J. “Bodie” White Jr.; Toast & Estilo Restaurants; Homemakers Furniture; Nestle Purina; and Rise & Shine Diner. Eagle Scout Projects: Frederick J. Lyle III, Troop 534 (covered bench); Andrew Gayle, Troop 534 (agility equipment); and Joe Downey, Troop 505 (message board). Many more individuals gave untold hours of their precious time to help with the tough stuff: clearing brush, cutting trees, laying block, using their own equipment and tools for cutting, hacking, sawing and using their own vehicles for hauling. The success of a project is found in measuring expectations against performance. Pole Green Dog Park is a huge success. It’s a busy, happy place because of your support. Sincerely, Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, Board of Directors Caroline Cooke, chair Arnold Farber, vice chair Tandy Farber, secretary Sheila Wactor, treasurer Bill Lauder Bill Seay Brian Columbo

regarding the Hanover County School Board’s consideration of a 2.0 minimum GPA (grade point average) requirement for student athletes (Dec. 30, 2015) very disturbing. While I can agree with him on some level that requiring a minimum of a “C” might be a worthy idea for graduation, I strongly believe that all student athletes should be held to a higher standard. These are students who, by their own choice (with perhaps extra encouragement from parents) have opted to dedicate a great deal of personal time not to their studies, but to a very positive and worthwhile endeavor – competitive sports. Many are very talented, and could possibly parlay their athletic experience and prowess into a college scholarship – especially if they are truly academically ready for college. They represent their school around the area and the state, and are often seen as leaders among their peers.

For all of these reasons, it is fitting to hold them to a minimum standard of maintaining an overall “C” average to compete. Representation of the school on the field is indeed a privilege, not a right. I am concerned that if we do not hold them to this standard, the message we send is “academics doesn’t matter as long as you’re good at sports.” Perhaps, as Bowen says, there should be some consideration of this requirement for all performing groups that compete outside of their own school (show choir, concert band, etc.) As a former college professor of 11 years, I have seen poorly-prepared high school athletes founder in college and lose their scholarships. What happens when Plan B doesn’t hold up after Plan A (a professional sports/performing career) has already failed? Dr. Bradley K. Norwood Mechanicsville

Academics No. 1 priority I’m often confounded by the hullabaloo about policies that just seem like common sense to me. Here’s another great one. Mr. Bruce Bowen and others seem to think that requiring a 2.0 GPA (grade point average) (that is, a C average) for Hanover County students to participate in sports puts undue and unfair loads upon the weak shoulders of our youth. I say that position itself is a load of a different sort. College athletics may have almost completely divorced itself from the seemingly antiquated notion of education but I see no reason for our public schools to do so. Academics should be the number one priority. I’m sure the logic for the GPA requirement is (or at least should be) that any student unable to adequately perform

academically should not be distracted by the demands of extracurricular activities. And, yes, I do think this should also apply to any other school-sponsored activities that require the same investment of time from students. I am baffled as to why so many people are adamantly in favor of lowering the bar for our children’s education. Do we really want to produce young men and women who can’t write or speak clearly but can claim bragging rights for that gamewinning touchdown back in high school? Which would serve them better in life? The opportunity to participate in sports should be earned, the reward for working toward academic success. That in itself is a fine lesson to teach our youth. D. Scott Hicks Mechanicsville

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| Death Notices & Funerals MARY J. BAYLOR

Mary J. Baylor, of Ashland, slipped peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 3, 2016. She is survived by her son, Herbert (Tammy); daughter, Pam (Marcos); brothers, Thaddeus Jones Jr. (Laverne) and Lanny Jones (Gracie); sisters, Betty Lozano (Modesto), Shirley King (James, deceased); daughter-in-law, Loretta (Maurice); grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016, at the Brown Grove Baptist Church in Ashland, with Dr. Darius Beechaum officiating. Interment followed in Rocky Ford Cemetery. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 N. Washington Highway

in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

MAXIE BROADDUS

Maxie L. Broaddus, 49 of Sparta passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 31, 2015. A lifelong resident of Caroline, Maxie spent his entire life farming the land in and around his native county. After his father’s death, when Maxie was 16, he dedicated his life to hard, physical labor and had a work ethic that only increased up until the time of his death. At his untimely passing, Maxie had grown his business and land holdings, making him one of the largest farmers in Virginia. He had recently restored historic Paynefield Farm in Essex County and opened it to friends and fam-

ily from around the area as a place to have weddings and other events. Maxie had a soft spot in his heart for children. That and his love of truck and tractor pulls led him to build a monster truck known as “Walking Tall.” He donated his time and talent to numerous children’s events and festivals and competed along the East Coast in monster truck competitions. His motto was “It’s all about the kids.” He was a respected farmer, businessman, role model and friend to so many. Survivors include his daughters, Mindy Broaddus (Jimmy Parker) of Aylett; Jessica Broaddus of Essex and Danni Broaddus of Essex; his mother, Pat Holmes of Sparta; his brother, Mike Broaddus of Sparta; his half-brother, Leo

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Mitchell of Utah; his grandsons, Weston James and Owen Wade Parker and his aunts, Mary Scott Haley (Tom) and Jackie Dean (Arthur). A memorial service celebrating his life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016, in the Farm Bureau Center at Meadow Event Park in Doswell, with Rev. Kevin James officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Cancer Association 1200 NW Naito Parkway Suite 140 Portland Oregon 97209 or the American Heart Association 4217 Park Place Court Glen Allen VA 23060. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.storkefuneralhome.com.

WILLIAM FINK

William Jeryl “Jerry” Fink, 86, of Henrico County, died Monday, December 28, 2015. Jerry is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Eckman Fink; daughter, Ellen Walsh; grandsons, Brandon Walsh and his wife, Katie, and Grant Walsh; great-grandchildren, John Thomas Walsh, Emily Margaret Mary Walsh and William James Walsh; and several nieces. William Jeryl Fink Jr., son, died in 2010. Jerry was educated at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland and Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. He was a retired United Methodist minister, having served in Northern Virginia, Lynchburg, Reveille Church, Richmond and as District Superintendent in Petersburg and Roanoke. For 21 years he served as President of Virginia United Methodist Homes Inc. (retirement communities located across Virginia). A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West

Broad St. in Glen Allen, with the Rev. Ray W. Chamberlain Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the charity of your choice.

NELLIE JENNINGS

Nellie Stevens Jennings was born January 8, 1935, and died December 26, 2015. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the Ashland Christian Center. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimneys Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Full obituary and online condolences may be found at owensfuneralservices.com.

IRIS ANNE JACOBS

Iris Anne Jacobs gained her angel wings December 30, 2015, with her mother by her side. She was under the care of the Pediatric Oncology Team at UVA Hospital. Their compassionate treatment enabled Iris to be home for several months and the family is forever indebted to the UVA team for their skill and kindness. Iris is survived by her parents, Darren and Debra Jacobs; her brothers, Jeremy Tozier and Aidan Jacobs; her maternal grandparents, David and Linda Stowell; Uncle Mike, Aunt Jill, cousins Graham and Evan Clark, and Uncle Andy. On her paternal side, grandparents, David and Janet Jacobs, Uncle David Jacobs Jr., Uncle Jeff and Aunt Dana Hyer, cousins Brandon Hyer, Brianna Dodson, and second cousins Adalyne and Drake Dodson. Iris had a dedicated following on Facebook and Caring Bridge for her indelible spirit and infectious smile. She inspired all with her grace and upbeat personality in the face of extreme suffering. Iris was diagnosed with alveo-

lar Rhabdomyosarcoma in November 2013 and endured a grueling treatment course of 54 weeks. She underwent a stem cell transplant April 2, , that caused horrific side effects. Despite the brutal hand Iris was dealt she remained upbeat and beautifully sassy to her very last breath. Prior to her diagnosis she was an artistic fashionista with many artistic passions. She was a loving, devoted friend and daughter. Her smile lit up the world. Iris’s legacy will live on and her light will shine bright if we all come together honor Iris’s desire to have her tumors preserved for research. Iris did not want other children to suffer as she did so she donated her tumors to a lab dedicated to research on rare and intractable cancers such as hers. A special “HOPE FUND” has been created to help cover the expenses of studying her tumors and creating cell lines for research that we HOPE will lead to less invasive treatments and ultimately a cure. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Hope Fund For Iris at the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Fund at the following web address: https:// cc-tdi.kindful.com/honorpages-2015/a-hope-fundfor-iris. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016, at Shiloh United Methodist Church at 17420 Shiloh Church Road in Montpelier. Online condolences may be registered at www. nelsenashland.com. Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 S. Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 17420 Shiloh Church Road Montpelier, VA 23192. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12 

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DELLA TESLOVICH

Della Mary Teslovich, 90, went to be with her

Lord and Savior on December 31, 2015. Born in Sperryville on July 9, 1925, to the late Seth and Edith Clark, she was preceded in death by her brother, Wallace Clark; sisters, Mazie Hawkins and Frances Stultz, all of Winchester; son, Lonnie Tinsman; and granddaughter, Lindsay Tinsman, both of Richmond. A beloved mother of six children, she is survived by her sons, Roger Tinsman (Bonnie) and Wayne Tinsman, both of Richmond; daughter, Roxanne Henshaw (Roger) of King William; son, Michael Teslovich; and daughter, Judy Foles, both of Ashland; sister, Elaine Moesta (Jody), of Winchester; daughterin-law, Donnetta Tinsman, of Richmond; as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends. A loving grandmother of five grandchildren, Lonnie Tinsman Jr. (Julie) of Belgrade, Maine; Roger C.L. Henshaw (Trisha) of Walkerton; Lisa Owens of Richmond, Sandra White (Timmy) of Stevensville; 10 great-grandchildren, Maranda, Justin, Breanne, Camryn, Nicholas, Timmy, Daniel, Ethan, Taylor and Payton; one greatgreat-granddaughter, Shaelah. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Bliley’s-Central at 3801 Augusta Ave. in Richmond. Interment followed in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060, www.donate.heart.org

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