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’68 R-MC alum to address 2016 class ASHLAND – Haywood A. “HAP” Payne Jr., Class of 1968, will be the 2016 commencement speaker on Saturday, May 28, at Randolph-Macon College.

President Robert R. Lindgren said the ceremony will get underway at 10 a.m. at the R-MC Frank E. Brown Fountain Plaza on Henry Street. (In the event of rain, commencement exercises will be held in the Randolph-Macon Brock Sports and Recreation

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Center at 400 N. Center St.) “I am delighted to share this wonderful news,” Lindgren said.

“HAP Payne is a successful businessman, a steadfast community leader and a dedicated alumnus whose meaningful connection to R-MC spans 50 years. We are honored that he will serve as commencement speaker, and we look forward to having him share his insight and life lessons with see R-MC, pg. 12

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New members named to planning commission

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER -- After 12 years of service, Harold Padgett, Chickahominy District member on the Hanover County Planning Commission, told Angela KellyWiecek, Chickamoniny District member on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, last year of his plans to retire when his current term expired.

Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local She began a search that culmi- Alan Abbott will be representing nated with the selection of Steve the Ashland District on the see MEMBERS, pg. 2

Hanover County Planning Commission.

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Steven Hadra has been appointed to represent the Chickahominy District on the Hanover County Planning Commission.

Out with the old, in with the new

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- The Hanover School Board approved two significant human resource items at its Tuesday, March 8, meeting.

The first addressed the recent resignation of David Myers, assistant superintendent in charge of finance. The board accepted that notice of departure with regret.

In an accompanying move, they also announced Myers’ replacement.

Terry Stone is no stranger to Hanover County. She’s worked in county and school administration in past years and most viewed her hiring to fill Myers’ assistant superintendent role as a homecoming of sorts.

“Ms. Stone is being welcomed to Hanover County, but, more specifically, she is being welcomed home,” Gill said.

She served as director of finance for Hanover County Public Schools from 2008 to 2013, and director of finance for the county for three years before that assignment. She had worked for Hanover since 1988, and is a graduate of VCU as a CPA (certified public accountant).

She served on the King William County Board of Supervisors and King William County School Board. She also served as chief financial officer for James City County Schools in Williamsburg.

She comes to Hanover after serving as finance and budget director for Henrico County.

Myers drew high praise from his colleagues

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Terry Stone is welcomed back by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, after last week’s meeting. Stone recently worked in Henrico County but is a long-time employee of Hanover County, beginning her career there in 1988. She is a VCU graduate and will assume her duties April 1 as assistant superintendent in charge of finance and operations.

as he attended his final school board meeting in Hanover. His financial expertise and tireless work ethic were cited in board member comments regarding his departure to accept a similar position in Richmond.

“Mr. Myers not only did his job, but he shoveled snow and picked up people who needed to be picked up,” said Hank Lowry, Ashland District. “We would be remiss if we didn’t thank Mr. Myers for going the extra mile.” see BOARD, pg. 2

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Hadra, who was appointed during last Wednesday’s meeting of the supervisors.

A former postal inspector, Hadra acknowledged the responsibility of replacing such an esteemed and respected member of the commission.

“I feel like I have big shoes to fill,” Hadra said as he briefly addressed the board. “I join Ms. Kelly-Wiecek in thanking him for his service. … He’s quite a man.”

In a related action, Ashland District Supervisor Faye O. Prichard appointed Alan Abbott to represent her district on the planning commission. Abbott replaces outgoing commissioner Claiborne Winborne.

Abbott served on the Ashland Planning Commission for two terms.

In other matters, assistant county administrator Jim Taylor provided a Public Safety annual report, an analysis that gauges the county’s efficiency in meeting needs in the county.

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“Richmond’s gain is our loss,” said Beaverdam District member John Axselle. “He’s always gone above and beyond what was asked of him.”

“We have an individual who has served Hanover well for almost three years,” Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of schools, said. “Mr. Myers is not only an excellent professional in his role, but he is an excellent man. We wish him well and thank him for his incredible service.”

In other matters, Karla Allen,

County.

This year, the scholarship has been increased to $1,000.

Megan Sheffield, HRWC scholarship chair, said, “If you

know of a female student that meets the criteria and has political experience, please encourage them to apply. The application consists of short answer

questions as well as a brief essay, and it can be found on our website, hrwomen.com.”

For more information, contact Sheffield at 804-559-8902.

Response times are slightly up and “off the target” for last year, but Taylor said those numbers are relative.

Taylor said outcomes remain positive when citizens access emergency services in Hanover.

Eleven of the 13 Tier I indicators were positive and two fell slightly under the county’s stated goals.

“Our 911 center takes on average 600 calls every day,” Taylor said. One hundred of those are of the emergency nature and require immediate response.

Calls for police service account for about 80 percent of the total calls to the emergency center with EMS required for about a fifth of the requests.

Fire/EMS responded to a majority of its calls that involved medical services, and car accident responses also represented a major portion of emergency calls.

Taylor also addressed the ongoing problem of attracting volunteers for Fire/EMS services, and the effect it can have on stations in the county.

“We are seeing fewer volun-

teers and it is taking more time to train them,” he said, referring to decreasing volunteer numbers.

Director of Planning, David Maloney requested authorization to advertise ordinances regarding the keeping of chickens and bees (not together) in residential districts. He also requested authorization for an ordinance regarding guest houses in the county.

Detached single-family homes with lots of more than a third of an acre would be permitted to keep up to six female chickens under the new ordinance.

The birds must be contained in an enclosure within the rear yard of the property, and owners are responsible for waste and odor control.

The board also opted to advertise a public hearing for the keeping of bees in RS, R-1, R2 and R-3 zoning districts, the same designated area targeted for the keeping of chickens.

Kelly-Wiecek voted for a motion to advertise, but made it clear she has concerns regarding the new ordinance.

She is suggesting increased minimum lot sizes from the pro-

posed one-third of an acre.

Citing increased neighbor disputes, she pointed out that homeowners associations will not have any power to override the new ordinance and regulate the raising of chickens.

Prichard questioned the need for an enclosure inside a fenced area, a measure designed to isolate the birds and prevent escape.

Maloney said the requirement ensures security in areas where fences could be as low as 4 feet, and also protects the birds from predators.

The public also will provide input on proposed new definitions to the term “guest houses” and restrictions regarding those designations.

The board approved the request to advertise all three items unanimously and public hearings will be scheduled for next month.

With the high-speed rail issue heating up in western Hanover, chair Aubrey Stanley said a meeting regarding the project will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, April 4, at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

supervisor of school counselors, updated the school board on efforts underway to ensure equity for all students in Hanover County Public Schools.

She said all students are required to fill out a Google request form in order to see a counselor.

The completed form allows counselors to more ably track students, requests and needs.

Students in Hanover also have access to a free SAT preparatory program called Khan Academy, an online tutoring service designed to improve scores.

Allen said this service pro-

vides all students with access to assistance and enhances career and college choices for all students.

She explained how curriculums across the county have been examined to make sure all students are receiving the same opportunities.

In another matter, a policy review committee has not reached a final conclusion regarding possible revisions to the county’s current policy on controversial subject matter aired in Hanover classrooms.

The committee is actively examining recommendations

presented by students in January, but was hesitant in reaching conclusions pending Virginia General Assembly legislation that could affect any modifications.

HB 516 has passed both houses and awaits Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s signature. It would address parental notification and sexually explicit materials, as well as other items regarding controversial subjects in the classroom.

Presenters Julie Tate and Debbie Arco provided the committee’s report and said final conclusions will be available once action is finalized on the pending bill.

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Item was recovered on Beatties Mill Road.

Suspect stole items Elm Drive.

Suspect discharged fire extinguisher on West Patrick Henry Road.

Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Ashcake Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Hanover Grove Road.

Suspect stole items on Colmar Road.

Suspect stole items on Chenault Way.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on New Ashcake Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Sunnyhill Drive.

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Suspect fled scene of accident on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect violated noise ordinance on Autumn Ridge Lane.

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Suspect assaulted victim on

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Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Mountain Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Ashland Road.

Suspect stole items on Lakeridge Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Lexinton Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Brittewood Circle.

Suspect assaulted victim on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items on Sandy Lane.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Cool Springs Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Edgeworth Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Mechumps Creek Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim on Dugout Trail.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Cold Harbor Road/Catlin Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Woodbridge Road.

Suspect violated a protective order on Stonewall Parkway.

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Accused murderer found dead in Ashland area Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – A 30-year-old Maryland man was found dead Tuesday, March 8, in a vehicle in the 11300 block of Cross Corner Road in Ashland.

Kevin Tyrice Reynolds of District Heights apparently died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office.

Deputies had responded

about 10 a.m. to a report of a suspicious vehicle sitting on private property. They discovered Reynolds, the lone occupant, in the driver’s seat. He was dead at the scene.

Cooper said the sheriff ’s office is working with the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the actual cause of death of the decedent.

Investigators working in conjunction with the Prince George’s County (Maryland) Police Department determined that Reynolds was charged

in connection with a double homicide in their jurisdiction on Monday, March 7.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-7801000.

Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

HCSO investigates fatal crash on Rural Point Road Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – On Sunday, March 13 at 11:19 p.m. the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the 8000 block of Rural Point Road in reference to a single vehicle automobile crash.

The preliminary investi-

gation revealed that a silver 2012 Infiniti four-door sedan, driven by 22-year-old George Schmetzer of Hanover was traveling east on Rural Point Road when it ran off the left side of the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver, Schmetzer, was pronounced deceased at the

scene.

Investigators are still evaluating evidence in an effort to determine all factors leading up to the incident.

Anyone who may have information relating to this investigation is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Church Cemetery.

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Edith Gilman Cannon, of Ashland, born January 3, 1914, passed away on March 6, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her three husbands, Linwood Lowry, Leverette Kirkland and Audie Cannon; brother, Lemuel Franklin Gilman Jr.; and sisters, Sue G. Miltz, Alice G. Meredith, Elsie G. LaFon and Lucy G. Lignian. She is survived by her stepson, Kenneth Kirkland; two sisters, Doris G. Lutz and Lula G. Bowles; and many nieces and nephews. Edith was the daughter of the late Ella J. and Lemuel F. Gilman Sr. She was a member of Winn’s Baptist Church, where she taught Sunbeams and Beginners in Sunday School for many years. Funeral services were held on March 9, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed in Winn’s Baptist

PAYTON F. DABNEY Payton F. Dabney passed March 5, 2016. Homegoing services were held on March 10, 2016, at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland, with Pastor Samuels, officiating.

Interment followed in Signal Hill Cemetery.

ELNORA W. DAVIS Elnora W. Davis, 88, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, Hilton R. Davis. She was very active in her church and loved family life. Left to cherish her memory are one son, Hilton Davis Jr.; two sisters, Ora M. Green and Carolyn B. Taylor; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services were heldo n March 12, 2016, at the Abner Baptist

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Church in Glen Allen, with the Rev. Jamal Hayes, pastor, officiated. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens.

F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

VIRGINIA HARRIS Virginia Arlene H. “Arlene” Harris, 80, passed away March 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, William F. and Virgie Harris; and sister, Ann Harris Carter. Arlene is survived by her husband of 46 years, Leon H. Harris; sons, Richard E. Perkins (Pam) and Dennis A. Perkins (Earlyne); grandchildren, Tammie P. Diggs, Dennis A. Perkins Jr. (Jade), Amanda P. Swindell (Tom), Joseph M. Perkins and William E. Perkins (Courtney); great-grandchildren, Dominique Nelson, Cayleigh and Dennis Perkins III and Ryan Swindell; and great-greatgrandchild, Ja’vontae Nelson Jr. A celebration of life was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to to Gwalthney Baptist Church, Ashland, VA 23005 or a charity of your choice. Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA JONES Barbara Bruce Duke Jones, 74, of Montpelier, passed away on March 5, 2016, at home.

She was predeceased by her father, L. Andrew Duke Sr. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, J. Ernest Jones Jr.; mother, Lillian Moody Duke of Beaverdam; brothers, L. Andrew Duke Jr. (Rebecca) of Glen Allen and J. Michael Duke (Jeanean) of Beaverdam; children, Anne Noel Jones Dawson (Alec) of Greenwich,

Connecticut, John E. Jones III (Krista) of Montpelier and B. Sagle Jones Purcell (Tup) of Montpelier. Barbara also is survived by seven grandchildren, Katherine Dawson, William Dawson, Jack Jones, Stefan Jones, Addison Purcell, Tee Purcell and Carter Purcell; and numerous loving nieces and nephews. Barbara’s warmth, kindness, common sense and sense of humor drew people to her and she was a loyal and supportive daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed her time with others and treasured her many relationships. A memorial gathering celebrating Barbara’s life was held on March 10, at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, 17205 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA 23192.

A private graveside service will be held for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, P.O. Box 82, Montpelier, VA 23192.

BARBARA MARRIN Barbara Faulconer Marrin, was born in Richmond on May 6, 1938, and died peacefully on March 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Leonard Faulconer and Mildred Irene Hutchins; her husband of 35 years, Edward Reeves Marrin Jr.; and her daughter, Melissa Marrin Lohss. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Elizabeth Selby (Nigel) and Anne Marie Carter (Joseph); grandchildren, Tyler Daniel Lohss, Connor Reeves Lohss (and their father, Scott G. Lohss), Samuel Edward Selby, Erin Elizabeth Marrin Selby and Melissa Paige Carter; brother, Richard Dean Faulconer; half-brother, John see OBITUARIES, pg. 5

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday March 19 An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Highway in Doswell. The meal will include scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

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Oscar Faulconer; niece, Deana Faulconer-Berg; stepson, Edward Reeves Marrin III and his daughter, Taylor Marrin Webb. A celebration of her life was held Tuesday, March 15, at 1 p.m., at Kenwood United Methodist Church in Ashland.

Interment was private. See full obituary online at www.mechlocal.com

SHIRLEY MILLER Shirley M. Miller. In loving memory of Shirley Mae Miller, December 9, 1943 to March 7, 2016.

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MITCHELL WILSON Mitchell Mack Wilson, 45, of Ashland, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Wilson; son, Mitchell II; daughters, Chelse’ Bagley, MaKayla Wilson and Sheyenne Wilson; step-son, Tommy Grounds; four grandchildren, one aunt, five sisters and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Sunshine Week is all about your right to know

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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our right to know — that’s the bottom line when it comes to observing, celebrating and embracing Sunshine Week.

Our goal with every edition is to report the news. We do not generate it; we do not create it. We report it. And having the access to do so accurately is paramount to the news you need to know.

Without hesitation, we question those who would try to circumvent the media in pursuing news that impacts you and your community. Again, your right to know is why we do what we do.

Do you believe your county functions with an open government philosophy? If not, then we as voting citizens are responsible for allowing such misbehavior. It is not acceptable and, no matter how it may be spun, the transparency of government in action is the only way for us to prosper and enjoy success.

Hiding behind the guise of a closed session has always been a sticking point with this writer. Is it legal? Are those doing business behind closed doors adhering to the exceptions to the Sunshine Law? Yes, we often wonder and will not accept an “I didn’t know” response.

Those who are elected or appointed to serve have an obligation to learn all facets of the responsibilities associated with the office. Ignorance is not and never will be an excuse.

We as taxpayers have rights and expect respect from those who are representing us. Don’t take for granted that we aren’t watching, because we are — and more often than you may realize.

If we seek information about the inner workings of government, our expectation also is to receive whatever materials requested. Don’t shut us out — and the same goes for the citizenry. Don’t underestimate their interest and their involvement in the process.

Conduct meetings in a responsible and legal manner and keep the doors open. We understand the exceptions to the law, but we also have seen abuses through the years.

It’s simple: Let the sun shine in. As of Sunday, Sunshine Week marks its 11th year. Here’s to many more. Be open. Be transparent.

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The Hanover Local March 16, 2016

We have a right to feel safe at home

By Dave Lawrence Richmond Suburban News

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uesday, March 1, started out a good day for my family.

Taking advantage of schools being closed because of the election, my wife, daughter and I headed to Belle Isle State Park for some hiking and bird watching. We had fun, and came home in a good mood.

The good mood did not last.

The problem was that somebody shot our house while we were out.

This wasn’t just a case of damaged siding. The bullet passed through the wall into my daughter’s room, ricocheted off the ceiling, and hit the far wall before falling to the floor.

While I don’t own any guns now, I used to. I even used to be a member of the NRA – back when its focus was on gun safety and marksmanship. One of the things I remember from those days was the Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety, particularly the one “Know your target and what is beyond.”

Somebody failed to live up to that commandment two weeks ago.

We live in the High Point Farms neighborhood. From the path of the bullet, it could have come from McCauley Lane. It could have come from a swale behind the cul-de-

sac on Wilt Lane. It could have come from somewhere beyond that. I don’t know and don’t much care, because -- no matter where the shot originated -- it had no business being fired.

Residential homes, while not as tightly packed in our neighborhood as they are in places like Hoboken, are all around. The fact that our house was hit should suggest some pretty strong and irrefutable conclusions about the irresponsibility of what happened.

If we had been home and the shot had been lower, my wife and I could have been cleaning up more than sheetrock fragments from my daughter’s room. As it was, had the shot been even lower, it could have hit my next door neighbor or his young granddaughter. While my neighbor might have survived the impact of a .22, the prognosis would have been rather dismal for the kid.

We all have a right to feel safe in our homes and on our property.

The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating the matter.

If any of our readers have information about this incident, I would appreciate it if they would contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. They also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

LETTERS | Reader Views

HSFOIL disapproves of restricting materials Recently, the Virginia General Assembly passed HB516policy on sexually explicit instructional material. This bill forces teachers to send notification to parents whenever a material that is “sexually explicit” is to be used in the classroom. The parent may then request an alternative assignment if the decision is reached that they do not want their student exposed to such content. Sound familiar?

While we are Hanover-based, HSFOIL (Hanover Students for Freedom of Information and Learning) greatly disapproves of this bill, for we believe that this is an obvious restriction of a student’s information and learning.

The story of how this bill came to be is eerily similar to the story in our very own Hanover County. A parent rejected to the use of the book “Beloved” in the classroom, due to a scene where a slave girl is raped by two school boys.

While rape is, yes, an extremely sensitive topic, it is still a real thing. We can’t continue to shield our students from the

truths of the world in the fear of what? That they might get the wrong idea? Let me ask: Where is a student more likely to get the wrong idea — in the classroom, in a piece of literature, under a teacher’s supervision, or out in the real world, where no such supervision exists? Why not use education to our advantage?

Educate students about controversial topics and discuss see LETTERS pg. 7

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Last year, most who followed high school softball looked for a possible champion from Hanover County.

Two teams in particular, Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis, were consistently mentioned among the top teams from the area with the potential to take a Virginia High School League Group 5A state title. Hanover also had a chance to make a big run in Group 4A. Atlee began the season with a lot of questions. The Raiders needed to replace six starters, and one of their returners – catcher Raine Wilson – was unable to play at the start of the season because of an injury.

At the end of the season, the betting was still on Patrick Henry or Lee-Davis in Group 5A. But Atlee, not Lee-Davis, was the one to emerge out of Region 5A South. Atlee then eliminated Patrick Henry in the 5A semifinals, and defeated Hickory for the state title.

All four Hanover teams lost a handful of players from graduation and other reasons this year, but all four have plenty of starters returning and have the potential to have a lasting postseason impact again.

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Atlee’s softball team has a new head coach, but returns almost every starter from last year’s state championship team.

lineup has been at the top: former head coach John Early and assistant Becky Levy had been planning to step down at the end of last season no matter what. Going out with a state championship was gravy.

This year, Tom McIntyre takes the helm for the Raiders.

Lee-Davis fans should recognize him. He is the father of pitcherAtlee shortstop Lauren McIntyre, The biggest change in Atlee’s who graduated last year and is

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now playing at Radford.

He inherits a team largely intact from last year’s state championship team. Second baseman Annemarie Warley is the only starter who graduated.

“It’s a good place to come in, on a team that’s fully loaded,” McIntyre said. “The only thing you have to think about is that when you have the expectations and the bar is set as high as this team has set, especially coming

off a state championship, I’m sure all eyes are upon us to see if we can maintain a high level.

“So it does come with a different kind of pressure, maybe, than trying to restock and reload, but I think we’re up to it as a coaching staff.”

The Raiders’ pitching rotation will again be anchored by junior Peyton St. George and senior Laura Kate Moss.

There is an abundance of

senior leadership on the Raiders’ squad: In addition to Wilson and Moss, Taylor Sandeford, Mallory Fodill, Riley Satterwhite and Kendall Ramey.

Patrick Henry The Patriots made deep playoff runs the past few years with the help of their head coach, Shelby Foltz, and standout pitcher (and hitter), Candace Whittemore.

This year, they have to start anew. Whittemore graduated and is now playing for Randolph-Macon. Foltz has moved on, and one of her assistants, Walter Pettus, has taken over as head coach.

Pettus fields a young team, for the Patriots lost five other starters to graduation last year.

It is a time for reloading and rebuilding, but the biggest hole in the lineup is that left by Whittemore.

“It is never easy to fill the void of a pitcher and an offensive player of Candace Whittemore’s caliber,” Pettus said. “However, I think we have players who are very capable of filling that void.”

At this point, Pettus envisions a pitching rotation anchored by a primary starter – who is yet to be determined.

He has four players capable of earning that role: Charlotte Mitchell, Madison Carroll, Sarah Prunty and Olivia Sewell.

All four are young: Prunty is a junior, Carroll is a sophomore, and Mitchell and Sewell are freshmen.

Pettus is confident in the Patriots’ defensive abilities this season. Offense remains a question, however.

“Balanced hitting throughout the lineup could be a weakness,” he said.

see SOFTBALL, pg. 10

Baseball teams ready to go further this year A.J. Hart, who was a strong anchor to the team’s defense.

E.J. Smallwood and Conall Kavanagh have been competing for the starting job behind the plate.

But Hart has a strong team coming back, including senior pitcher William Strong (4-3-1, .396 average, 40 strikeouts) and sophomore shortstop/pitcher Hunter Hart (.400 average).

Strong will anchor a pitching staff that includes – in addition to Hunter Hart – seniors Colton Crawley and Dalton Nash, who has committed to HampdenSydney.

When not on the mound, Strong will play first base. Nash, senior Kendall Stanley and junior Jonathan Spaulding – when he returns from an injury – will be the go-to guys in the outfield.

In addition to Strong and Hunter, Cole Carrano (second base) and Parker Shaffer (utility) will manage affairs in the infield.

“We’ll see. Early on it will be scratch for a few runs and hold on and try to get some wins,” Hart said. “Defense and pitching will carry you through the first month of the season. After that, when it starts warming up and the guys start seeing a whole lot of pitching, your offense should kick in a little bit.”

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Last year, Hanover’s baseball team made yet another trip to a state tournament. Patrick Henry and King William advanced to their respective regional tournaments, and Lee-Davis just missed clinching a berth in its regional tournament.

This year, some things have changed. Atlee and Lee-Davis have new coaches. All teams have had the usual turnover in players because of graduation. The Raiders have moved into Conference 16 with Patrick Henry, but the Patriots will be playing a Capital District schedule with the other three Hanover teams.

But all area baseball teams have a shot at repeating, if not exceeding, their successes last year – once they get through beating up on each other in the regular season.

Hanover The Hawks won two straight state titles – a AAA state title in 2013 and, after realignment, a Group 4A state title in 2014.

Last year, they had to settle for a state semifinal appearance while former Conference 20 rival Glen Allen took the prize.

This year Glen Allen has moved up to Group 5A, leaving Hanover some breathing room at the conference and regional levels. And the Hawks have nearly everyone back from last year’s team, having lost only four seniors to graduation.

“We’ve got a really strong club coming back,” said Hanover head coach Charlie Dragum. “Most of our starters are returning, so we feel pretty comfortable as far as experience goes.”

Hanover should feel comfortable. Six of their starters have signed with Division I

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William Strong was one of the stalwarts of the Patrick Henry pitching staff last year. He will anchor the Patriots’ rotation this year.

schools.

Offensively they will be potent, with Jack Dragum (.385 average), Camden Grimes (.371), Cayman Richardson (.349), Hunter Marshall (.276) and John Gregory (.254) taking the lead in putting the ball in play.

Hanover has a wealth of pitching back, with ace Grey Lyttle (5-1, .740 ERA, 57 strikeouts) likely taking the lead in

the rotation and Jack Dragum (3-1 .716 ERA, 27 strikeouts), John Gregory (3-2, 3.12 EA, 25 strikeouts) and Hayden Moore (five saves, 2.41 ERA, 34 strikeouts), among others, providing plenty of pitching support.

The key to earning a repeat trip to states will be getting the offense when they need it most.

“We have to play better offensively this year if we are to win at the highest level,”

semifinals last year – the biggest loss being Chesdin Harrington.

Harrington could hit, pitch and field – but the biggest vacuum he left was in leadership.

“His leadership ability was big,” said Patrick Henry head coach Sam Hart. “We have some seniors, but I don’t think they have the capabilities – yet Patrick Henry The Patriots lost just four – to replace Chez.”

Another starter the Patriots starters from the team that reached the Region 5A North lost to graduation was catcher Dragum said. “We feel like we’re going to have a chance with our pitchers and we’re going to play good defense. We just need to have better at-bats consistently against good pitching there at the end of the season when it counts.”

Atlee The Raiders are in a new conference (16) and have a new interim head coach, Ken Schrad. The also have a largely new team, with 11 seniors who graduated last year.

This year’s team is being built around six returning players.

“Our outfield is all coming back,” Schrad said. “We’re pretty good out there with respect to Nabeel Gootee in right field, see BASEBALL, pg. 10

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Andrew Foster … he’s our center fielder.”

The Raiders are still looking for a starting left fielder, but Schrad said the players vying for the position are capable of doing the job. It’s the infield and pitching that are the challenges Schrad has to solve.

“What we’re really building is our entire infield,’ Schrad said. “Last year, the seniors probably pitched 90 percent of our innings. So we’re going to rely heavily on underclassmen to be our pitching staff.”

While he expects southpaws Rob Whitfield and Preston Eacho to handle a lot of their innings, Schrad said the Raiders will likely be pitching by committee, at least for awhile.

Lee-Davis The Confederates were one win away from reaching the Region 5A South tournament last year, losing to Douglas

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Lee-Davis The Confederates likewise return a team largely intact from last year, the only hole in the lineup that needs to be filled is that of Lauren McIntrye at shortstop.

The team will be anchored by the batter of seniors Kylie Stonebraker on the mound and Brooke Martin behind the plate.

“They brink a lot of experience,” said Lee-Davis head coach Jackie Davis. “Kylie getting a lot of time on the mound last year definitely helps us out with her experience and her strength as a player. I think that’s good for us – that experience in the battery.”

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Freeman in a Conference 11 semifinal. This year, the Confederates have most of their starters back.

But they have one significant change at the top. Tyler Johnson has replaced Kenny Lewis at head coach after Lewis stepped down after the end of last season.

There should be no big change in philosophy for LeeDavis, though, as Johnson is a former player and former assistant for Lewis the past few years.

“As far as the core values, we’re staying the same, because he was very successful,” Johnson said. “Anybody would want to have the career that he had.”

The Confederates will be built around five seniors: Justin Sorokowski, who has committed to Florida State; Canon Lambert, Austin Morris, Russell Jenkins and Chip Granderson.

Sorokowski will be potent on offense (.413 average) and will also be a big part of the LeeDavis pitching rotation, along with juniors Bryan Diehr and Matthew Holler.

King William The Cavaliers began their 2015 campaign somewhat up and down, but they gathered themselves in time to finish as runners-up in Conference 33 and reached the Region 2A East semifinals, where they fell to Strasburg 4-0.

They begin this year somewhat up and down again, at least in their scrimmages, dropping one to Lee-Davis, but looking better – though far from perfect – against fellow Conference 33 member Bruton.

Despite some of the shakiness in their preseason outings, head coach Jay Blanton said they should be OK. King William lost just three starters to graduation: pitcher/first baseman R.C. Sutton, catcher Storm Coleman and second baseman Cayman Horner.

The Cavaliers still field a young team. Of the seven returning starters, only two are seniors. Blanton hopes that their tough schedule this year – which includes another game with Lee-Davis – and playoff

lineup is still somewhat young, with four sophomores – including outfielders Logan Hawker and Sydney Guess – and possibly a freshman on the card.

“Mixed in with the senior leadership, I’ve just got to figure out how to get those guys to gel on the field and really figure out the combinations that I’m going to use to make sure that we’re getting the most out of our offense we can while keeping a solid, fundamental defense,” Davis said.

“We’re going to be pretty similar to what we were last year with the exception at shortstop. That position is still being fought for.”

Davis said the Confederates’ biggest challenge this year was their Achilles’ heel last year: consistency on offense.

“We need to be more consistent with our hitting and

with our scoring opportunities, not leaving runners on base in scoring position,” Davis said.

“That’s going to be key for us, getting those runs in when we need to.”

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Hanover The Hawks have made perennial appearances in regional tournaments of late.

This year they hope to punch through all the way to the Group 4A state tournament.

Hanover is well placed to do so this year, with a powerful team returning to the field. The Hawks only had to replace one starter from last year’s squad.

“We have all of our offensive main contributors back this year,” said Hanover head coach Stephanie Acors. “We focus on offense a lot and figure out who’s going to manufacture runs for us in what part of the

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they are not pitching, Dylan Leach at shortstop, and Lucas Dobbins and Jake Duresky in the outfield.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

experience last year will pay off later.

“I wanted our kids to play a tough schedule,” Blanton said.

“I think it will benefit us down the stretch.”

Blanton will look to a trio

of pitchers to anchor the rotation: two juniors, Adam Schools and Owen Longest, and a sophomore, Ryan Huffman.

Much of the Cavaliers defense returns intact, with Schools and Huffman at third base when

lineup.”

She especially wants the Hawks to be able to produce runs when the season is on the line.

“Scoring the runs wins us games and what I’d like to focus on is scoring runs in the big games,” Acors said. “The big games are always so tight – low-scoring games. I’d like to stay consistent all through the lineup and put people in the right spots to push runs across the plate.”

Acors should have no shortage of offense, with three returners who hit over .400 last year – Kaylyn Shepherd (.480), Mackenzie Wyatt (.449) and Erin Acors (.446) – and two, Emma Casey and Lauren Hughes, who hit over .300 (.387 and .381, respectively).

Wyatt, who had a 2.400 ERA with 45 strikeouts and five

walks last year, will anchor the they’re getting there.” pitching rotation this year.

Those two young kids are junior Shannon Hott – a returnKing William ing starter – and sophomore The area’s other team, King Jenna Evans.

William, lost a player key to In some ways King William their two straight appearances may benefit from Huffman’s in the Group 2A state final: graduation, as the team cannot pitcher Kayla Huffman, who relax and expect their pitchgraduated and is also playing ers to throw strikeouts all game for Radford. long. They will have to stay They also have a new coach sharp on defense and provide – girls basketball coach Kerry offense in support of whoever is Johnson is taking over for for- on the mound. mer co-coaches Barbara Baker “Because we can’t depend on and Kay Gammon. our pitching as much as in preHuffman was a dominant vious years, those girls are really pitcher – she led the Cavaliers going to have to be more at-bat to a win over Lee-Davis last year conscious and more defensively – and solid hitter who leaves a sound,” Johnson said. “We may huge hole for Johnson to fill. get six strikeouts [a game], but “That is probably the top nothing like what we did when hole that we have to fill, but Kayla was on the mound.” we have a couple of young Dave Lawrence can be kids coming in,” Johnson said. reached at dlawrence@mechlo“They’re not as good yet, but cal.com.

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A native of Richmond, Payne earned a B.S. in chemistry from Randolph-Macon College, where, in 1966, he became the college’s first African American student.

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