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Residents show up in droves at high-speed rail meeting Citizens By Meredith Rigsby News Editor
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SHLAND -Hanover County residents packed the Patrick Henry High School auditorium on Monday, April 4, to listen to and weigh in on the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation’s (DRPT) proposed 123-mile high-speed rail project that aims to cut travel time from Washington, D.C., to Richmond by 15 to 20 minutes. The vast majority of attend-
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Hundreds of Hanover County and Ashland residents gathered Monday, April 4, in the Patrick Henry High School auditorium to attend a public meeting concerning the potential DC2RVA highspeed rail project.
ees at the public meeting were there in opposition to the high-speed rail project’s currently proposed track options and many showed up holding large, yellow signs that read “No High-Speed Rail.” Residents voiced concerns that the two major track options being considered – the addition of a third track on the east side of the existing track that runs through town and the addition of a bypass to the west of Ashland – will negasee RAIL, pg. 11
Council presents proposed budget, approves Holland Tract rezoning By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND -- Charles Hartgrove, Ashland town manager, presented a proposed full year fiscal 2017 budget of $9,057,314 to town council at its Tuesday, April 5, meeting. The themes for this year’s budget are economic development, quality of life, and planning for the future,
according to Hartgrove. Hartgrove worked in conjunction with the town’s financial director, Joshua Farrar, to develop the proposed fiscal 2017 budget, which represents a 5 percent increase over the amended full year fiscal 2016 budget and includes an $824,716 transfer from the General Fund Reserve to balance the budget. The proposed budget estimates an increase in taxes related to the town’s
real estate, meals, sales, and business licenses. Although no tax increase is included in the town manager’s proposed budget, he noted during discussion that the town will be required to advertise a real estate tax increase due to a more than 1 percent increase in assessments from the prior year. The proposed fiscal year 2017 budsee COUNCIL pg. 10
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Deadline nears for vendors to get discount for Faire Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Since 1982, the streets around Randolph-Macon College have come alive with the Ashland Strawberry Faire. The 2016 event will continue a tradition that shows “berry” good people do make a difference. The deadline is fast approaching to receive a discount for vendors. Until Friday, April 15, the fee is $25. This year’s Ashland Strawberry Faire will be held Saturday, June 4. Goals of the Faire include: Community Signature Event – familyand friend-orientated. Promote artisans, local nonprofits, and Hanover businesses. Nonprofit – collective venue for advertising and/or fundraising. Scholarships -- 10 scholarships annually to Hanover schools, winners presented on ASF stage. Over 300 vendors take part in the Ashland Strawberry Faire and gain significant exposure through the community. More than half of the arts and crafts vendors return each year. Those attending will want to make sure they make time for the strawberry presentation contest. And there’s a Hanover Home and Garden Show that features only local businesses. Nonprofit groups are afforded a venue to collectively sell and/or educate. There will be animals for adoption in free booth spaces. As for food vendors, all will be sponsoring a nonprofit group. Remember to stay for the strawberry food contest. For more information, contact ashlandstrawberryfaire@gmail.com or www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com. The Ashland Strawberry Faire is free to the public, with anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 people filling the streets of Ashland around
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A Kid Zone will feature bounce houses, cake walks, raffles and new games.
R-MC. Two stages will be set up with continuous music and performing arts. Stage sponsorships are available. A Kid Zone will feature bounce houses, cake walks, raffles and new games. The Strawberry Youth Pageant spotlights ages 3 to 16. There will be Pet Pageant for mammals only. An Animal Zone will be open free for nonprofit adoption groups. The Faire supports local artisans and businesses. Parking and shuttle services will be available throughout the town. As for the star of the day, strawberries will be sold, but, keep in mind, last year the fruit was sold out before 2 p.m.
ASHLAND – Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, will provide a law enforcement update at the Hanover Air Park Business Association’s (HIAPBA) Annual Membership Meeting, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, at the Hanover Country Club at 14314 Country Club Drive in Ashland. The program will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and HIAPBA 2016-2017 Board of Directors nominations and elections. Leadership will recap the past year and provide an update on the year ahead. HIAPBA leaders said they have been in the process of rebranding and will announce the new name and present the new logo at the meeting. Registration and networking are scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to noon, with the lunch and program being held from noon to 1 p.m. The fee for members to register is $20 and $30 for guests. Registration is open. Sponsorship is $150 and includes a six-foot table, company logo listed in the programs, website, Facebook and a three-minute company presentation at the end of the meeting.
Volunteers needed for Beaverdam Elementary School Career Day Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – Volunteers are needed for Career Day at Beaverdam Elementary School.
The special program is scheduled for Friday, April 22, with participants addressing different classes for 25 to 30 minutes each from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Speakers are asked to share details about their profession and why they consider if a good career. Loren Watson, school counselor, said, “A little bit of your
time can change a child for a lifetime.” Those interested are asked to contact Watson, who is Career Day coordinator, at lwatson@ hcps.us or 804-449-6373.
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HORT PUMP – Richmond Suburban News’ Sports Department proved to be successful with two first place awards in the Virginia Press Association’s 2016 Annual Conference. Dave Lawrence, sports editor of The Mechanicsville Local, The Hanover Local and The King William Local, and Mike Schoeffel, former sports editor of Powhatan Today, The Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today, were recognized Saturday evening at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump. Also capturing awards for the Advertising Department were Susan Marannano, Karyn Heebner and Jessica Bahlman, second place; Sarah Suttles and Ethan Ireland, second place; and Sarah Suttles, Robin Liss and Dwayne Carpenter, third place. Lawrence’s first place honor was bestowed
due to his Online Slideshow or Gallery category entry of the Richmond 2015 UCI Road World Championships. Schoeffel, a Powhatan native who moved to Texas last year, took first place in the Sports Column Writing category. In advertising, Marannano, Heebner and Bahlman received second place in the Education and Churches category. Suttles and Ireland captured second place for Single-Sheet Inserts, Wraps, Flexis, Adhesive Notes for The Kid’s Local. Suttles, Liss and Carpenter were awarded third place for Professional/Technology Services for Hanover Your Pet. “We are very proud of our news and advertising team members and the awards they received. We strive to bring the best in local news, sports, information and advertising to the communities we serve. Congratulations to our winners for outstanding work on behalf of our readers and advertisers,� Publisher Joy Monopoli said.
Suspect handled a firearm recklessly on Gathright Valley Court.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Elms Drive/Stonewall Parkway.
Suspect contributed to the delinquency of a minor on Loganberry Court.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Ary Lane/Haynes Drive.
Suspect fled scene of an accident on Sliding Hill Road/ Interstate 95.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico Line.
Suspect assaulted victim on Hopeful Church Road.
Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Chamberlayne Road/Atlee Road.
Suspect fled scene of an accident on Beaverdam Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Sandy Lane.
Suspect stole items on Erle Road.
Suspect fled scene of an accident on Cross Corner Road.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Mill Valley Road.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Brook Way.
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Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Mount Herman Road.
Suspect stole items on Hopeson Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Walnut Grove Road.
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Weather chills wine but not spirits in Beaverdam By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local BEAVERDAM -- A cold north wind and a less than spring-like forecast couldn’t chill the spirits of the hundreds of people who braved the weather at Saturday’s Beaverdam Heritage Foundation’s annual Wine Festival. Of course, the samplings of six of Virginia’s famed wines didn’t hurt in blunting the chill in the air. “I’m really surprised at the turnout when you consider the weather,” said Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, chairman and Beaverdam District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. It’s the fifth year for the event that supports the neighboring John Lewis Thompson Learning Center and Pop’s
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Amy Gilbert, left, and Ashley Noel admire the team of Percheron horses that provided carriage rides for festival-goers. Cold temperatures didn’t seem to bother the horses imported from France and raised in Churchville.
Country Store Museum. “This is our fifth annual event, and the other four
Saturdays averaged above 70 degrees,” Stanley joked. “Chesterfield had to cancel their event today, but Beaverdam has a pretty tough group.” Five years ago, the Foundation needed funds to complete the center and envisioned the annual wine festival that also features carriage rides, a vintage car show and live music. Ron Moody and his band produced a warming trend in the bundled audience, and many attendees took to the dance floor. Cobalt Whiskey complemented Moody’s beach music with a healthy dose of traditional country and southern rock. All of the participating vineyards are located in the Central Virginia area, and local vintner Ed Cowdrey
didn’t have to travel far to display his product. Cowdrey and his wife operate Castle Glen Estates Winery located only miles from Beaverdam and spend time at the Beaverdam event each year. “My wife and I started this about eight years ago,” Cowdrey said. “It took until this year to produce our first vintage. We grow and bottle everything right on the property. That way we can control the process from start to finish.” Cowdrey said his vineyard benefits from the tight-knit community that represents a growing number of Virginia wineries. “Our goal is to produce a high quality product,” Cowdrey said. “The wineries in this area have absolutely blown up and there’s room for more. You can pick up the phone and call another winemaker and he’ll
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Those attending the Beaverdam Wine Festival on Saturday enjoyed dancing to the sounds of popular local entertainer Ron Moody.
answer your questions. There’s a real sense of community and partnership.” Castle Glen produced a Virginia-based Cabernet Sauvignon this year, and expects to add a merlot to next year’s harvest. If Cowdrey’s wine represented the closest produced product, Al Weed’s Mountain Cove Vineyards in Nelson County was the oldest Virginia winery at the festival. “We are the oldest in the state,” Cowdrey said as he attended his second Beaverdam Wine Festival. The annual festival at Beaverdam supports efforts to preserve the area’s heritage, including Pop’s Country Store and Museum. The building houses a collection of Americana amassed by Howard Churchill Spencer.
His daughter, Retta Smith, continued his passion and donated the entire collection to the Foundation. There was one sticking point. She wanted the display kept intact in one location, so volunteers began raising money to build the store. Today, it transfers visitors to another era where just about everything needed could be bought at the local general store. There’s an antique washing machine, a coffee grinder from a local A&P and a potbelly stove as a centerpiece. Retta’s daughter was one of the volunteers manning the store and answering questions for curious visitors. “We feel like if you went back in time to the 1930s, this is what you would find,” Sandy Monolo said. “There’s a little bit of everything in here.”
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Do you ever wonder about circumstances? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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o you ever feel as though you’re having a Jerry Seinfeld moment? You know, when observations seem to take control of your thought processes. With age, I’ve discovered a more sensitive side — as opposed to that self-absorbed me, me, me identity of the 1980s. The wake-up call came with my father’s sudden death in 1992. Nowadays, there is a genuine concern and emphasis on taking into account the lives of others. Who of us doesn’t appreciate a smile in passing or a “Good morning” from a stranger? Since we relocated to the Richmond Times-Dispatch building off U.S. 301 last year, it’s common to encounter people (and there are many here) who — while I may not know them — are quick to offer a kind word or gesture. And it certainly makes for a pleasant work environment. Then there are those people you may make contact with and you just aren’t sure of their circumstances. Whether it’s passing someone on the street, going through a drive-thru, or simply being respectful of whoever you meet even briefly, you don’t know what they may be going through in their lives. You may have had one of the best days ever when you come upon someone who may be struggling to buy food, find a job, the list goes on and on. While a smile or kind word won’t pay the rent, sometimes that gesture can mean so much during a low point. I’m very mindful of gratuities — even if one is included on the bill. I feel blessed and am not in any particular need, so doing what I can has its own rewards. When I see elderly people working, I always hope that the decision is because they want to be busy, remain active — not that their financial situation forces them to do so. (Oh to be wealthy and help those in need.) It was getting a cup of coffee at a local drive-thru last week that prompted this conversation in my head. Shy and introverted are two of the last words that would be used to describe me. Maybe it’s my purpose to speak to those who may not get many kind words in a day. Whatever the reason, I’ll continue my ritual. So, be prepared: If you see me coming, I will say “Hello.”
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Zoo trip talk proves thought-provoking By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
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aving three kids at home for Spring Break presents its own unique set of challenges, but finding a way to entertain and amuse children for 10 days …Well, let’s just say it ain’t easy. This year’s discussion of the itinerary was even more complicated due to recent events that, on the surface, appear to have no apparent connection to Spring Break. One of my children suggested we trek to the National Zoo in Washington. This suggestion evoked a deluge of negative responses from my other two children regarding the morals and ethics of zoos who keep animals caged for most of their natural lives. Their position was bolstered by a recent decision by Sea World to phase out its Orca program and stop their performances by 2019. Their discussion forced me to con-
sider the recent move, and, of course, I approached it with a bit more skepticism than them. In my heart, I think Sea World made the decision based on financial factors that were quickly spinning out of control. Since CNN’s release of the documentary, “Blackfish,” the company’s profits have plummeted, and public opinion was moving away from their position of maintaining their commercial relationship with whales. I think intentions were probably good when the Orcas first arrived. After all, it was a different era, and many visitors got their first and only chance to see the magnificent creatures at parks like Sea World. As times changed, and images became more accessible online and tourist companies formed whale watching trips, the sight of a jumping whale was available to all of us. But Sea World’s quirky interactive shows remained popular for years until “Blackfish” opened a nation’s eyes to the indignities suffered by caged whales in unnatural surroundings.
Point is, I probably would not have considered the moral questions regarding zoos in general had my kids not initiated the conversation. We talked about different types of zoos and how some do keep animals in natural surroundings, and how trends are moving away from caged animals on display. We also considered the importance of rescue zoos that care for injured or sick animals with the intent of eventual release in the wild, and formed a concensus on their vital role in caring for animals. In the end, we all had differing degrees of enthusiasm for zoos, and decided we’d postpone our trip to Washington, D.C., and explore other options for our Spring Break adventure. The week flew by, and, now, long faces have replaced carefree smiles of joy associated with sleeping late and lounging around in pajamas on cloudy days. The kids had a full day of fun and see ZOO, pg. 9
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Being responsible to keep everyone safe in today’s world When will the killing stop? When will those who no longer have the right to “bear arms” no longer have guns in their possession? For those of us who hold dear the “right to bear arms,” we had better get busy. The American citizens are not going to keep tolerating today’s Wild, Wild West scenario. Law enforcement cannot -- cannot -- do it alone! It will take everyone to bring this chaotic environment to an end. Do you know someone who has but is not allowed to have a firearm? It could be a neighbor; it could be a family member. Remember, that person is breaking a law that can and probably will have negative affects upon you someday. Remember, there are those who will not stop until the
only ones who have firearms in their possession will be the criminals. see LETTERS pg. 10
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Ashland Open Door taking steps to aid long-term motel residents established a fund that will be available to the family services coordinator to help subsidize housing for long-term motel residents as they move out of the motels. Housing will not be 100 percent subsidized, but the Ashland Open Door fund will help pay for an initial security deposit and help subsidize the first few months’ rent, according to DeLille. The fund has already raised over $20,000 from private entities, as well as garnered monthly commitments of about $1,300. Ashland Open Door’s yearly budget for these initiatives is expected to be at least $75,000 to $80,000, DeLille said. “We know there are many needs, broader needs beyond the motels, beyond just the people with children, deeper needs, over and above just getting connected with housing,” DeLille said. Once Ashland Open Door has helped the families with children move out of the motels it plans to expand beyond individuals with children and also begin strategic planning to try and tackle some of the deeper needs of the people in these situations. DeLille said the organization wants its efforts to be “broad-based” and requested that the town provide financial support to Ashland Open Door in the amount of at least $10,000.
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SHLAND -- Bob DeLille explained the Ashland Open Door initiative, a program developed to focus on the people and families living in Ashland’s motels for extended periods of time, requested financial support from the townduring the April 5 meeting of Ashland Town Council. The initiative’s mission is to ensure that the basic needs of these individuals are being met in an efficient and effective manner,and to help families move into more sustainable housing and connect with services that will enable them to become self-sufficient. DeLille cited two main issues that are hindering assistance endeavors. First, he said, is that efforts being made to meet the basic needs of the long-term motel residents have not been as coordinated or effective as they could be. Second, he said, is people are still living in hotels. Their needs are being met, but not enough effort is being made to help them break the cycle and move on to more selfsufficient lifestyles, DeLille said. Ashland Open Door plans to begin focusing on families living in the motels long-term that have children, which it feels is the most urgent and important need right now. “There are prostitutes, drug dealers,
child molesters -- you name it, they’re over there,” DeLille said. … “We want to get those kids out of there.” Going forward, Ashland Open Door plans to hire a full-time family services coordinator to help form relationships with the families living in motels, figure out what their specific needs are, and build a plan to help them get out of the situation and into suitable housing. Ashland Open Door is working with Hanover Safe Place to recruit, hire, and supervise the family services coordinator, who is expected to be on board on or before May 1. “Each of these families, each of these individuals is a unique case,” DeLille said. “You can’t, as I’m sure you know, come up with one plan to suit all these folks.” Ashland Open Door also is planning to work with the faith community to be more proactive and integrated in supporting its efforts. To achieve this, the faith community will adopt a specific motel or a specific floor at a motel and form relationships with longterm residents that have children, build trust, and work in conjunction with the family services coordinator to develop a specific plan that can be implemented. “They are going to be the hands, feet, eyes, and ears of this social worker,” DeLille said. In addition, Ashland Open Door has
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, April 14 Brigitte Gabriel will present an intelligence briefing on ISIS at 7 p.m. at Life Church at 8378 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Seating is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. RSVP using the Eventbrite link at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/intelligence-briefingwith-brigitte-gabriel-tickets21438534233?aff=es2. Gabriel’s appearance is being sponsored by Virginia Christian Alliance and Life Church. For more information on Life Church, go to lifechurchofrichmond.org.
Friday, April 15 Winn’s Baptist Church at 12320 Winns Church Road in Glen Allen will host a gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Ministering with music will be 4 the Lord. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 804-798-5512, 804-798-5513, 804-798-6179 or Carlton at 804651-4544.
Saturday, April 16 An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9
a.m. at the Doswell RuritanClub at 16433 N. Washington Highway in Doswell. The menu includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice. Takeouts will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 through 10. A charity tennis tournament will get underway a 3 p.m. at the Burkwood Tennis Courts. Jacob Deaton is being joined by Emma Parker and Jack Snider. The tournament is being held to raise money for Dysautonomia International as a part of the International Baccalaureate program at Atlee High School. The fee is $15. For more information, email jacobdeaton58@gmail. com. The Hanover Master Gardeners Association will hold its annual Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. In addition to plants grown by the Master Gardeners, there will
be multiple vendors with garden related offerings. Master Gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions. Hanover Master Gardeners are volunteers who have been training by Virginia Cooperative Extension to work with the community to encourage and promote environmentally sound horticulture practices through Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM). Their mission is to enable people to improve their lives through an educational process that uses scientific knowledge focused on issues and needs and provide tools and resources for people to solve their own problems. Proceeds from the Plant Sale go towards various projects in Hanover County to provide educational information to the residents and special projects with county schools. State Champions Atlee High School and Chickahominy Middle School archery teams will hold a Silent Auction with 200plus items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CMS gym. Proceeds will be used to help with the teams’
Town election nears; voter information listed By Meredith Rigsby mrigsby@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- With the Tuesday, May 3, Town of Ashland General Election just around the corner, there are some important dates and deadlines locals need to keep in mind. Tuesday, April 26, at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot be mailed to you; Saturday, April 30, at 5 p.m. is the deadline to request an absentee ballot by appearing in-person at the Hanover County General Registrar’s Office; and Monday, May 2, is the cutoff for emergency ballot voting. Three town council seats are available during this year’s general election and there also will be a special election to fill the vacated seat of former mayor and council member Faye O. Prichard, who resigned after being elected to represent the
Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Candidates running for town council seats include: Dr. George Spagna, Independent; Kathy Abbott, Independent; and Steven Trivett, Independent. Spagna and Trivett are incumbents, with Spaga currently serving as mayor. James “Jim� Foley, who served on Ashland Town Council from 2010-2014, is a candidate for the special election. Elected candidates for the three vacant town council seats will take office on July 1 and serve a four-year term. The candidate that wins the special election will take office immediately and serve until June 30, 2018. The general election will take place on Tuesday, May 3, at Town Hall, located at 101 Thompson St.
12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m.; and Thursday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. All remaining items will be donated to local charities. Refrain from donating undergarments and socks. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mechanicsvillekidsclothesswap.
trip in May to Kentucky to take part in the Nationals. The Mechanicsville Kids Clothes Swap will host a Swap Day from 8 to 11 a.m. at Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville for ticket holders and from 11 a.m. to noon for non-ticket holders. Bring baby to teen clothing, coats, shoes and accessories that are untorn and unstained on a designated “donation day� and receive a ticket for each item. Donation days are Tuesday, April
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GERALDINE ANDERSON Geraldine “Gerri” Anderson, formerly of Ashland, died April 9, 2016. Scott’s Funeral Home at 115 E. Brookland Park Boulevard is in charge of arrangements.
BRUCE BOHANAN Bruce Wayne Bohanan, of Glen Allen, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2016. Born on September 6, 1946, he was preceded in death by his parents, Ann Kendler Bohanan and Benjamin Keith Bohanan. Bruce is survived by his wife, Diane Dukes Bohanan; and sons, Keith and Benjamin (Kelly); as well as a host of relatives and friends. BOHANAN The family thanks Gentiva Hospice for the care provided. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the following organizations of which Bruce was a member, American Legion Post 175, VFW Glen Allen Post 10657 and Auxiliary, Caroline Moose Family Center or your own favorite charity. A celebration of Bruce’s life was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry Street in Ashland. Interment will be private at a later date.
ANN BURKS Ann Lumpkin Burks, 81, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016. Born January 14, 1934, in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Walter G. and Nannie Catherine Lumpkin and the widow of Don L. Burks Jr. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dona Lou Burks; and is survived by her children, Beverly Ann Glendenning BURKS (Philip), Robert Parker (Butch) Cooke Jr., Don Louis Burks III (Nancy), Julie Valinda Burks and Cheryl Burks Smith. She also is survived by her sister, Betty Lee Quate; and her brother, Walter B. Lumpkin; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2016, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home. Interment followed in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to
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Beaverdam Baptist Church, 19110 Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam VA 23015.
RAYMOND HARRIS Raymond Fountain Harris Jr., 82, of Ashland, best known as “Buck,” died Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Joanne Lane Harris; daughter, Donna Raye Harris; sister and brother-in-law, Arlene and Willoughby Taylor of Hickory, North Carolina; his beloved granddog, “Gus;” and a huge extended family and number of friends. Buck was a farmer and retired from the Ashland HARRIS Post Office with 30 years of service as a rural carrier. He was a dedicated and hard-working member of the Independence Ruritan Club, with 38 years of perfect attendance. An avid outdoorsman and hunter, he was a member of the Independence Hunt Club. Buck was an active and faithful member of Independence Christian Church, where he sang in the choir and had served as a deacon and trustee. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at the Independence Christian Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to The Building Fund, Independence Christian Church, 14023 Independence Road, Ashland, VA 23005.
Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Berea Baptist Church. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was in charge of arrangements.
MARGARET JAMES Margaret Yvonne James, aged 67, died peacefully in her home on April 4, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. She was the third oldest of nine children. Margaret was born on November 3, 1948, in Montpelier, the daughter of the late Oscar and Bernice Wyatt. She also was preceded in death by a nephew, Clarence “CJ” Wyatt, and niece, Shawn Terese Wyatt. She is survived by her three devoted children, daughters, JAMES Melissa Spencer and Aokie James, and son, Charles Spencer; siblings, Bernice Mines, Raymond Wyatt (Rebecca), Oscar Wyatt Jr. (Patricia), Dorothy Wyatt, Bobby Wyatt (Odessa), Mattie Wyatt, Jerry Wyatt (Teresa) and Cheryl Wyatt; five grandsons, one great-grandson; uncle, William Thomas; aunt, Monell Whitehead; and host of nieces and nephews, family and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway.
BRITTNEY JONES WILLIAM HOITT William Wesley Hoitt Sr. passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Ruth Bishop Hoitt. He is survived by his children, William W. Hoitt Jr. (Robin), Susan H. Thweatt and Gregory A. Hoitt (Melinda); his grandchildren, Scott McEwen (Corinne), Riian Brock (Christian), Sydney Thweatt III and Trevor Hoitt. He was blessed with the longevity to meet his great-grandchilHOITT dren, Abigail Ruth McEwen and Wesley Bishop Brock. His nephew, Daryl Bishop, provided care, love and support the last two years. William started the family business, Automatic Controls of Virginia, Inc. in 1973. After retiring, he continued to stay busy with his gas engine and coin club friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, at the Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Road in
Brittney Jones departed this life suddenly March 31, 2016. Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, April 7, 2016, at Bethany Baptist Church in Montpelier. Remains rest with Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in JONES Ashland. Full obituary and online condolences www.owensfuneralservice. com.
DEACON JAMES SINGER Deacon James Singer departed this life suddenly on April 6, 2016. He was born in the Bronx of New York on June 20, 1948. He relocated from the Bronx of New York to Caroline County in the 1970s. He was a faithful member of First Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he served on the usher board, Men’s Choir and eventually became a deacon. On April 30, 1988, he was joined in marriage to Jean Gardner. To this
union, one daughter was born. James leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted , Jean; a loving and devoted daughter, Tiaria; a granddaughter, Ta ‘Shae; one brother, Creed Cunningham; two sistersin-law, Hylah Gardner and SINGER Brenda Booker; and one brother-in-law, Floyd Booker. James and Jean enjoyed church functions, family and friends gatherings. They especially enjoyed many years vacationing on cruises. He retired from Pitney Bowles in August 2014. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at the First Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bowling Green. Owens Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
ROBERT YEAGER Robert Allen Yeager, 75, of Dillwyn, son of the late Francis P. and Gertrude A. Yeager, passed away April 3, 2016. He grew up in Middleburg and Fredericksburg, graduated from Fork Union Military Academy, and attended Campbell University. He worked many years for McLean Trucking and retired from Buckingham YEAGER Correctional Center in 2013 with 26 years of service. He loved animals, music, and was a muscle car enthusiast. He was preceded in death by stepdaughter, Lesley A. Walter; and is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ann Bosley Yeager of Dillwyn; daughters, Susan Y. Jordan (Tommy) of Locust Grove, Sarah Y. Van Valzah (Bobby) of Fredericksburg; stepdaughters, Allison L. Anthony of Ashland and Andrea A. Newlin of Gum Spring; son-in-law, Jeffrey A. Walter of Sandy Hook; sisters, Sandra Glick (Ray) of Bridgewater, Marie Duncan (Bill) of Wildwood, Florida, Barbara Christy (Bob) of Fredericksburg; 12 grandchildren, Joshua Jordan (Destiny), Alex, Drew, Lauren and Kate Van Valzah, Brady and Frannie Anthony-Brumfield, Glenn, Max, and Sammy Newlin, Rachel and Dawson Walter; two great-grandsons, Conner and Grayson Jordan. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. April 9, 2016, at the Dunkum Funeral Home in Dillwyn. www.dunkumfuneralhome.com.
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Educators, spoke in favor of this year’s school budget. “The spending plan includes pay raises for all employees, additional teachers to reduce class sizes, and extra resources for career/technical and higher education,” she said. Dr. Michelle Schmidt, chairman of Friends of Hanover Schools, also spoke in favor of the 2017 education budget, citing its commitment to improving technology in Hanover County Public Schools with $11 million slated in coming years to provide teacher laptops and improve technology infrastructure. She also stressed the importance of maintaining the county’s commitment to its teachers by absorbing retirement and health care increases. “Let’s not cut other things to cover the costs the state is pushing down to us,” Schmidt said. Schmidt also urged the supervisors to devise a longrange plan to address aging facilities in the county’s school system over the next three to 10 years. Chickahominy resident Paul McFadden questioned the county’s ability to collect funds from out of county residents who attend Hanover schools, and said the system could benefit from collecting fees that, in his mind, are due. McFadden also noted the $5,600 reimbursement fee falls short of the actual cost of educating a child in Hanover
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excitement at Busch Gardens where they also had a chance to see animals in friendly humane conditions, so Spring Break did have its share of highlights. My kids returned to school
County. He contended it costs around $10,000 per student to educate pupils in Hanover, and wondered why the fee is set at a lowered rate. “We don’t need more money. We need to get the money we should be getting from people coming from outside and not paying the tuition,” McFadden said. Supervisor Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District, explained the county is reimbursed by the Commonwealth based on enrollment figures, so the county cannot collect that portion of the cost. “We get reimbursed from the state based on enrollment. We have been reimbursed from the state,” Hazzard said. Several residents raised concerns regarding Fire/EMS coverage in the western portions of Hanover County. While the proposed budget did add positions in Rockville and other stations, staffing at Beaverdam is still minimal. “We’d like to thank you for the proposed budget as presented, but we know it’s not a perfect solution,” said Jason Burrow of Hanover Professional Firefighters. “It does not solve all of our problems, but we know that it’s a great start.” Kelly West of the Beaverdam District described the need for more full-time Fire/EMS staff in western Hanover as “life and death.” She described a situation with her young daughter that required emergency care. “It only took the Beaverdam volunteer firefighters 13 minutes
to arrive, but it took the ambulance 30 minutes coming from the Doswell location,” she said.
ing in Hanover schools, and expressed concerns regarding a scheduled anti-bullying day
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West said the Beaverdam rescue squad is located only seven minutes from her home. “I am speaking of our experience tonight to express the need to fully staff all of the Fire and EMS stations in our area,” West said. She also objected to the county’s current policy of staffing stations according to need and call volume. “I feel call volume may not be the best way to determine staffing needs for emergency services,” West continued. “Please consider funding around the clock staffing for our stations in west Hanover. The difference between life and death for some people is only a matter of minutes.” Mechanicsville resident Dave Fuller and Hanover Business Council president Mark Creary expressed support for the budget, but expressed concern over unfulfilled requests for the sheriff ’s office and Fire/EMS. Oscar Walker addressed non-instructional spend-
of silence scheduled for Friday, April 15, at Patrick Henry High School. “This is not instructional in any manner. In our school
Monday, April 4, with a new sense of admiration and respect from their humbled father. Their concern for animals and how they are kept inspires me to think more about things I’ve taken for granted for most of my life. Somehow, their compassion for fellow creatures made this year’s Spring Break extra special,
and watching their journey of exploration and understanding of a complicated world is all the journey I need. It also left me with a nagging guilt over why I ever laughed at that parrot dressed up in a tuxedo. Oh, well, it’s never too late to be enlightened.
system, instructional time is being taken for political action efforts,” Walker said. Cold Harbor representative Scott Wyatt echoed concerns raised by Walker regarding the anti-bullying day of silence. “I would encourage you to take those concerns to your school board,” Wyatt said. “I share those same concerns that we are allowing for a student to petition the school administration and roam freely for the day handing out political flyers or posting posters throughout the school to advocate a political movement,” Wyatt said. “I agree that it takes away from a day of instruction.” Although few changes are expected in this year’s proposed 2017 budget, supervisors will
take a week to consider public comments and additional requests before passing a final document next week. “We’ll be debating this through the week and hopefully come back next week with the finalization of this budget,” Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, chairman and Beaverdam District representative, said. Henry District supervisor Sean Davis said there is still time for citizens to express concerns by contacting board members. “If there are additional concerns, please feel free to contact me. A lot of folks have said once it gets to this point, it’s kind of over and done with. It’s not. Up until the vote, feel free to reach out and talk,” Davis added.
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R-MC’s schedule of events continues Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – With the spring semester well underway, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland has a full schedule of events scheduled for students and the community. They include: April 13-May 6 -- Best of R-MC Study Abroad Photo Exhibition -- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. McGraw-Page Library. This exhibition of student and faculty photos illustrates moments of connection across the globe: discovering the history and culture of Cuba, studying Japanese macaques and animal behaviors in Kyoto,
singing throughout England and Scotland, examining Baroque art and architecture in Central Europe, and more. By exploring this exhibit, visitors will witness the diversity of our students’ travels and adventures in new and unexpected ways. It is free and open to the public. April 24-May 27 -- “Recent Works” Art Exhibit -- Opening Reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. April 24. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in Flippo Gallery, Pace-Armistead Hall. Artist Diego Sanchez said of his work, “I often wonder how making a painting resembles an act
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of faith. I don’t have preconceived notions of where the work will take me or what the painting will look like in the end.” The exhibit is free and open to the public. April 30 -- R-MC Concert Choir -- 3 p.m. Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts. The R-MC Concert Choir will present its annual Spring Concert. The choir is under the direction of Music Professor Chris Ryder. It is free and open to the public. Information submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua, marketing generalist, RandolphMacon College.
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – A Mother’s Day Bake Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the Kroger in Rutland Crossing off U.S. 301 in Mechanicsville. The Hanover Humane Society is sponsoring the fundraiser, which will include a variety of baked goods, traditional baked goods, and doggie treats.
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get also includes two recommended personnel changes. First, the budget includes the implementation of a new Compensation Plan that will allow for improved planning of program-based salary adjustments and staff to better focus on the funding availability for merit increases. The total cost for both raising salaries to the minimum of their new bands and compression adjustments is approximately $90,000, including taxes and benefits, according to documents detailing the proposed 2017 budget. Council approved the new Compensation Plan in 2016. Second, Hartgrove is recommending that the 2017 budget include $25,000 to be used for salary adjustments based on merit. The money will be distributed among
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All items will be prepackaged for sale and transport. Cash sales only; no checks or credit cards will be accepted. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for residents in Hanover County, Virginia and the surrounding counties.
departments and each department’s outstanding performers will be rewarded based on recommendations from department heads and the town manager’s discretion. The total cost of this initiative after taxes and benefits is $32,158, according to budget proposal documents. The town’s benefits are recommended to remain the same and a 12.9 percent increase in premiums with the town’s current health insurance provider is proposed. According to budget proposal documents, the town’s capital needs continue to outpace funding available to provide pay-as-you-go financing. The fiscal year 2017 budget recommends a transfer to the Capital Project Funds in the amount of $1,310,000 to be used for ongoing capital needs, infrastructure related to economic development, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) funding eligible projects and quality of life projects.
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“This is the first budget that we have been able to develop with insight from the recently approved town Strategic Plan and the first in many years developed a positive financial outlook for town staff,” Hartgrove said. Next steps in the budget approval process include a budget public hearing on May 17 and budget adoption slated for June 7. Also at the meeting, town council unanimously voted to approve REZ15-1113, a rezoning application applied for by Richard E. Holland Jr. Properties LLC to rezone approximately 276.75 acres from RR-1, Residential Rural and R-2, Residential Limited to M-1, Limited Industrial with proffers. The plot of land, which is currently used as farmland and open space, is located north of Archie Cannon Drive and bracketed by U.S. 1 and North Washington Highway to the east, the railroad to the west and the town border to the north. At its Tuesday, March 15, meeting, town
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It is everyone’s duty to obey the laws and report those who fail to do so. Oh, I know, “Man, that’s ratting.” My response is that I bet you would want me to report someone if you were victimized by that person. Remember, a crime is an action that affects us all. Wonder why items at the store are so high? Do you think it has anything to do with shoplifters? Wonder why your hospitalization premium is so high? Could it possibly be due to rampant fraud? I rest my case. A crime against one is a crime against all. Our crime rate is the laughing stock of the world. We are an educated nation but it seems we are not using the old gray matter to solve a problem that will affect us today and years to come. “If it is to be, it is up to we.” Dan Johnson Montpelier Residences are real concern
We’re worried about chickens. With 400 families coming to Cedar Lane, 100plus nesting at New Ashcake and U.S. 301, and the HUD apartments at Sliding Hill, we have bigger fish to fry. The impact on traffic and schools needs to be addressed by our big-wigs in the county. And we’re worried about chickens. John Manckia Mechanicsville council approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, changing the future land use classification to a combination of Office/ Industrial, Mixed Commercial and Open Space. “I had a speech prepared that included an urban planning quote that talked about town planning really being more than a place planning, more than a work planning, it’s really folk planning,” Linda Allen, manager for Richard E. Holland Jr. Properties, LLC, said. “You know, you’re trying to figure out how to balance competing interests that people have and making it so people can flourish. I think that the town staff and the commission and the council have really worked with me, with my team, to balance those competing interests.” No public comment was heard during citizen input. The next Ashland Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Town Hall, located at 101 Thompson St.
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tively impact Ashland’s economic and cultural environment, destroy valuable farm land in western Hanover, and cut through and deplete property values of privately owned property in rural areas that, in some cases, have been owned for generations. The third option under consideration by the DRPT is no build. Nineteen residents asked questions at the meeting, including U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1, who asked if all congressional offices located in the area of concern had been contacted, adding that “the first congressional district is in there [the potentially affected area], you have not contacted my office.” Wittman’s comments were met with applause. The DRPT is currently conducting a Tier II Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), as required by the National Environmental Policy Act, to determine what types of resources are available in the corridor, how the proposed infrastructure options will actually benefit passenger rails and how to design improvements in a way that will avoid cultural and natural resources and private property, according to Emily Stock, project manager for the DRPT, who gave a presentation at the meeting. Another resident, Dara Nicely, who sells real estate in the area and also owns property that could potentially be affected by the high-speed rail, said that, because the DRPT is conducting the study, “we are having a hard
time selling properties anywhere near a shadow of where this might fall. … “We have builders that aren’t building because they’re afraid they’re going to put a $400,000 house up and be stuck with it and lose the money.” Stock responded, saying the DRPT’s goal is to get through the study and take lines off maps once a preferred alternative is determined in 2017. “We need a diverse and multi-modal solution to the growth that we’re experiencing,” Stock said. “Population is going up and it’s not stopping, people need to get from place to place and it’s the state’s position that having a multi-modal solution will certainly help.” Residents at the meeting also asked why the DRPT wasn’t considering placing the high-speed rail underground or along or down the middle of Interstate 95. Due to gradient requirements for an underground track and alignments on I-95, Stock said neither option is feasible. Over the past few months, the DRPT has been conducting aerial photography along the existing CSX corridor and bypass areas along Fredericksburg and Hanover County as a first step in investigating environmental resources along the proposed track lines. Markers have been placed in the surveyed areas to scale aerial photography both on VDOT rights-of-way and private property, Stock said. Now that the aerial photography is complete, DRPT staff, in the coming weeks, will be conducting on-theground field work.
Letters to property owners that may be affected will be sent at least 15 days prior to any survey work. “We want to get through this study as soon as we can so we can erase that uncertainty and find a solution that will work,” Stock said. The DRPT’s Tier II EIS is expected to be completed by fall 2017, after which there will be a 45-day public review and a round of public meetings will be conducted. The DC2RVA project is being funded by three sources, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) High Speed Rail Grant ($44,308,0000); Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation ($8,101,000); and CSXT ($2,976,000) for a total of $55,385,000. The public meeting was coordinated by Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and representative for the Beaverdam District. Supervisor Faye O. Prichard, Ashland District, fielded questions during the meeting. “If the measure of the success of a community is the engagement of its citizens, it speaks very highly of our community that you all are here tonight,” Prichard said. “I’m happy to get information out and people didn’t have information. In my opinion, things went well because people got information,” Stock said after the meeting. For more information, visit the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation website at www.drpt.virginia.gov.
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has two wonderful pets available to a good home. Angus, 428446, is a (estimated) 2-year-old male walker hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Angus has been at the shelter since January. He is full of playfulness. He does well in the play yard with other dogs. He also is warm and friendly with people. Angus would love to go to a household with lots of room to run and play. Lilly, 433974, is a (estimated) 7-month-old female domestic short-haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Lilly is a cute younger kitty that recently came to the shelter. She came in with her sister, who recently was adopted. Lilly would love to have her own home too. She is very friendly and loveable. She is already well trained with the litter box. Lilly also is very friendly around new people. She would make a great house cat. For more information on these two great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http:// hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
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Hawks upend Patriots in wild ninth inning By Chip Knighton For the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – Patrick Henry did nearly everything it could to climb out of a hole and salvage a tie Friday night at Hanover. But the Patriots’ defensive effort wasn’t quite enough. Cameron Murry’s sharply hit grounder didn’t get out of the infield, but it was enough to score Lauren Hughes from third base and seal a 4-3 win for the Hawks in an eventful nine innings. “I just let myself breathe,” Murry said. “I wasn’t tense. I just let it happen.” Patrick Henry (5-1) had taken a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth. Grayson Radcliffe, starting the inning at second base under international extrainning rules, scored from third base on an errant throw from Hanover pitcher Mackenzie Wyatt. The Hawks (6-0) didn’t take long to tie the game, with Erin Watkins starting the inning on second, moving to third on a passed ball and scoring on Wyatt’s blooper to left. “It’s a new ballgame once you tie it up,” said Wyatt, who battled through a blister on her pitching hand and gave up three runs, two unearned, and struck out seven while earning the win. Hanover then loaded the bases with no outs when
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Patrick Henry’s Autumn Slemaker goes head first into second base just before Hanover’s Cameron Murry (14) gets control of the ball for the tag in the Hawks’ nine-inning, 4-3 victory over the visiting Patriots Friday.
Hughes’ pop-up bunt dropped between Patrick Henry third baseman Avery Houchins and catcher Taylor McLarn and Kaylyn Shepherd lined a single up the middle. Alexa Prokopis earned a reprieve for the Patriots, catching Emma Casey’s fly ball in right field and throwing out pinch runner Ellen Palya at the plate, but an intentional walk to
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Erin Acors – who had two doubles and two runs and reached base in all five of her plate appearances – set the stage for Murry’s winning hit. Radcliffe, playing shortstop, dove to her right to smother the ball, but didn’t have a play at any base as Hughes scored the winning run. “We had fantastic things happen up and down our lineup
to people who really work hard and deserve it,” Hanover coach Stephanie Acors said. “This team, this year, is really special to me because they’re really picking each other up and they don’t say die. They don’t roll over. There’s always a chance to make lemonade out of lemons, and that’s what we did.” The Patriots scored almost immediately when leadoff hit-
ter Autumn Slemaker reached on an error and scored on Charlotte Mitchell’s RBI single. Hanover equalized in the second when Erin Acors doubled and scored on Watkins’ infield single. Both teams were quiet from then until the sixth, with Wyatt retiring 14 batters in a
MECHANICSVILLE – For head coach Daniel McGraw and his Patrick Henry soccer team, claiming their first win of the season couldn’t have happened against an opponent they wanted to defeat more: Hanover. In the first match of the season between the two county rivals – now both in the Capital District – the visiting Patriots defeated the Hawks 1-0 on a long shot by Logan Bulthuis. A flawless performance by Patrick Henry goalkeeper Brody Phillips helped the Patriots improve to 12-1 on the season. “It was great, everyone worked hard and everyone see DEFENSE, pg. 13
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Patrick Henry struggles on Hanover’s field By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover’s Tyler Cook scored five goals and Hunter Bellows and Collin Disesa added three apiece as the Hawks bested visiting Patrick Henry Thursday. Cook recorded two assists to bring his point total on the evening to seven. Bellows led the Hawks in the assist department with three. Three other Hawks scored multiple goals: Dillon Crytser, Ryan Dore and Tyler Flora each scored a pair of goals. Hanover head coach Dave Daly said the Hawks benefit from a lot of leadership. “I’m lucky that we have a very senior group that’s very focused,” Daly said. “Their goal is to play on June 11 in the state finals. They’ve been working their tails off since the end of last May when we lost in Salem in the region finals. They’re excited and they’re hungry.” The Hawks hit the Patriots hard in the first half, scoring seven goals in each of the first and second quarters. Patrick Henry had plenty of fight in it all the way to the end, and
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pitched in with hustle,” Phillips said. “I was just there when they needed me. It was really a great feeling.” If there were an award for player of the match, Phillips would have been on every ballot. He was relentless in his ability to stagnate an attacking Hawks offense that dominated possession time the entire game. “He is going to remember this day,” said Hanover head
even outscored Hanover in the fourth quarter, but had given up too much ground to catch up to the Hawks. Patrick Henry head coach Brandon Hall said the Patriots struggle on Hanover’s turf. “They’re a great team, and my guys are ready for that. It’s just that we’re a different team on this field as opposed to on our practice field,” Hall said. “On our practice field, we’re getting good passes and catches, getting good shots, our offense is running well. When we’re out here, I don’t know if we’re trigger-happy or overexcited or what.” Daly said the Hawks took advantage of their big lead to switch their focus in the second half. “We changed our focus to make sure we were running our offense as appropriately as possible and making sure that everybody on our team was able to learn it and to execute it the way we need to each game,” Daly said. “We were trying to, I guess, spread the love is the best way to explain it. We wanted everybody to be as comfortable Dave Lawrence/The Local
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coach Laurent Body. “It seemed like he won every one-on-one that came his way.” Bulthuis struck from 35 yards out with 9:38 left in the first half. The ball went over the outstretched fingertips of Hanover goalkeeper Connor Bartal. When the second half commenced, Hanover remained on the attack but could not find a way around Phillips. The Hawks launched multiple one-on-one attacks, none more pivotal than the one that occurred with 18 minutes left in the match. Hanover’s forward Carson
Hanover’s Ryan Dore (6) battles Patrick Henry defender Miles Wilson behind the Patriots’ goal in the Hawks’ 20-6 victory Thursday.
Harris was able to get past a trailing Patriots defense. All that remained in front of him was Phillips. But, like the freshman goalkeeper had done all match, the keeper came out of the box and threw his body in front of the oncoming ball. “I’m just trying to see what he does, not stop and just push forward to stop the ball,” Phillips said. The Patriots dropped Hanover to 4-2 on the season. Body emphasized that his team will respond, but needs time to rest. “First we need to rest,
because there was little communication on the field,” Body said. “It’s going to be all well when all the spirits are cooled down. We’re not used to losing so it’s hard for them.” Girls soccer Hanover 4, Patrick Henry 1 A second-half explosion by freshman forward Rachel Andrzejewski lifted Hanover to a 4-1 victory over visiting Patrick Henry Friday night. Dave Lawrence/The Local The Hawks (4-0-1) opened Patrick Henry’s Keith Jackson (11) does a reverse kick the game with a goal from downfield over Hanover’s Jonathan Hutson in the Patriots’ 1-0 victory over the Hawks Friday at Hanover High School.
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Confederate boys 1st, girls 2nd in Capital meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The outdoor track season began with a bit of a chill Wednesday. While spirits were quite warm, bodies – when not competing – were wrapped up in jackets, mufflers, knit caps and even Snuggies because of the cool temperatures. But when it was time to race, jump, or throw, athletes from all eight schools in the Capital District did their jobs. By the time it was over, all four Hanover County schools had done well, with Lee-Davis leading the way with a first in the boys standings and second in the girls. “It was a pretty good night,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “We put kids in a lot of events and used it kind of like a work day. … It was a day
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row before Slemaker dropped a single into right, moved up to third when the ball got past Elise Watkins and scored on a McLarn grounder. Erin Acors keyed the Hawks’ tying rally in the bottom of the inning, doubling to center field before giving way to pinch runner Savannah Thorne, who scored on Elise Watkins’ single. The game was delayed for 20 minutes after the third inning when the home-plate umpire, coming off recent heart surgery, suffered chest pains and went to the hospital. He was alert and sitting up, but no update was available on his condition at press time. The remaining two umpires shifted positions and finished the game. Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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to do some work, but we also wanted them to compete at the same time. We got a few marks and a few times that are going to help us with some qualifications, things like that.” The Confederate boys had several winners: Nicholas Corbin in the 110-meter hurdles, Sam Franklin in the 200 dash, Brandon Brooks in the 400 dash, Jeremiah Hankerson in the 800 run, Joseph Van Ess in the 3,200, both the 1,600and 3,200- relay teams, and Josh Grant in the pole vault. Grant broke a school record with a 14-foot, 8-inch vault – two inches better than before. “That was a big deal for us to have a 14-8 kid,” Mathews said. “We haven’t had a kid go 14 feet in [a while]. Josh has done it one time, and Michael Doggett last year jumped 14-1 one time.” Lee-Davis wasn’t the only local team doing well that night. Host Atlee finished second in the boys standings and third in the girls. Patrick Henry’s girls finished fourth and Hanover’s boys finished fifth. Atlee’s boys had three winners: Chad Foltz in the 1,600, Jeffrey Haynes in the discus and Cason Gardner in the high jump. The Raiders’ girls had four: CeeCee Harris in the 100 dash, Logan Shearon in the 800 run, Mayah Valentin in the 3,200 and Zaliah Care in the long jump.
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Patrick Henry’s Neil Terrell finished second in the shop put in the Capital District track and field meet at Atlee Wednesday.
“I was real pleased,” said Atlee head coach Jim Triemplar, who observed the unseasonably cool weather had not dampened his team’s efforts lately. And then over at Tucker the other day Saturday (April 9), as cold as it was, we had some good performances there.”
Hanover’s Jeremy Davis won a pair of events: the 300 hurdles and the triple jump. Teammate Carter Unger won the girls pole vault for the Hawks. Patrick Henry’s girls had a pair of winners: Tiffany Harris in the 400 dash and Jean Woodrum in discus.
Patrick Henry head coach Scott Brown said it was a good starting point for the spring season. “It was definitely the opening meet of the season for us,” Brown said. “As I told the kids, I was really impressed with our effort and preparation. To them,
I tried to explain that this is our starting point. This is the number that you’re going to write down to kind of pace yourself off of. … Where do you want to be at the end of the year?” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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header by sophomore forward Courtney Rosser making the score 2-1. “I felt like we got a lot faster in the second half,” Andrzejewski said. “We started working around the ball and getting the through balls to go in.” Andrzejewski would strike again with 21:26 left. She broke away from a lone Patrick Henry defender and fired a rocket to
the top-left corner of the goal to signal her bid for a hat trick. With a little over two minutes remaining, she got it. A through ball came her way and she sped through gaps in the Patriots’ defense. “I was just thinking I have to get this,” Andrzejewski said with a smile on her face. “I knew I just had to put it in the corner where [the Patrick
Henry keeper] couldn’t get it.” She did just that. “Rachel has been great all year. I think this is her third three-goal game,” said Patrick Henry head coach John Andruss said. “She’s ridiculously fast. She’s going to be unbelievable as she gets a little older.” Bryant Drayton can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
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as possible when they’re on the field.” Patrick Henry was led by Parker Pelham with two goals and Ben Schubert with two assists. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Andrzejewski in the opening minutes. But the rest of the half was largely a stalemate, which carried through into the second half. Not until the 23:30 mark left in the match did Hanover finally break it, capitalizing on a
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