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Vol. 1 No. 43| Richmond Suburban News | April 27, 2016
Council defers action on rezoning By Meredith Rigsby News Editor
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SHLAND – Ashland Town Council voted to defer action on rezoning application REZ15-10313, filed by RogersChenault Inc., to rezone 52.5 acres of land located at the southeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 54 and Chapman Street and bracketed to the north and east by Chapman Street to its May 10 meeting because the property has been sold. The rezoning application was set to be presented by Nora Amos, director of planning and community development, during the public hearing portion of the town
council’s April 19 meeting, at which time she informed council that, as of Monday, April 18, planning commission staff had learned that the property had been sold. Planning AMOS commission staff had been working with R-CI on the rezoning application for the Ashland Neighborhood (formerly Green Acres) for well over a year and had planned to recommend that town council deny approval of the application.
The applicant previously requested town council defer action on the rezoning application to its April 19 meeting. “We [planning commission staff] expect that there will probably a withdrawal of that application,” Amos said. “We [planning commission staff] would ask that that you defer action until May 10 because the transaction is so recent.” The deferral would provide the new owner time to decide what they would like to do with the property. “I think the new owner really wants to sit down with them [the planning commission] and get their thoughts and ideas about what would be best for the property,” see COUNCIL pg. 9
Hook and Pan talk about play (Editor’s note: The following article was written by the Student Publicity Team at Liberty Middle School, under the guidance of sixth grade Language Arts teacher Forrest Gregory.) ASHLAND — Do you like faith, trust, and pixie dust? On April 29 and 30, come see your favorite childhood characters hit the high notes on stage at Liberty Middle School’s first musical, “Peter Pan!”
Fifty-six students and seven teachers have worked hard for three months practicing, painting, and writing to make this musical a reality for you. For your pleasure we interviewed Captain Hook (eighth grader Elena Hicks) and Peter Pan (sixth grader Autumn Just), who have the inside hook on the musical.
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Paige Abasolo, a counselor at Kersey Creek Elementary School, leads a discussion on female bullying.
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Elena Hicks, left, is Captain Hook and Autumn Just will portray Peter Pan in see PETER, pg. 3 Liberty Middle School’s production.
MECHANICSVILLE — Cliques, power struggles, isolation — children experience school drama around while learning their times tables. Females are perceived as being more likely to gossip and cause drama than their male classmates. What is it
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Library’s ‘Read to Rover’ program proving popular with the kids to Rover are held in and around Central Virginia, including Paws to Read at the Atlee Brach Library in Mechanicsville. ROCKVILLE — A new program at the The programs are often wildly popular Cochrane Rockville Branch Library is offerwith children, Darling said, even those who ing children a fun — and furry — new way to may not be totally comfortable around dogs. improve their reading skills. Darling remembers one young girl who Read to Rover, which was held for the hid behind her book at first, first time on March 24, gives tentatively reaching out to beginning readers an opportouch Ceci’s head. The more tunity to read to a visiting she read, however, the more dog — in this case Louisa she relaxed, and — by the end resident Kim Darling’s speof the afternoon — she was no cially trained golden retrievlonger afraid. er Ceci. Children spend time The first time the Read to interacting with the dog, Rover program was offered learn a few ground rules, and in Rockville there were only then take turns reading the two participants, said Whitney book of their choice aloud. Berriman, but an upcomThe program is open ing session scheduled for to all young readers, and is Thursday, April 28, is nearly intended to both help with full. reading and increase selfWatching the two chilRoslyn Ryan for The Hanover Local esteem among participants. Cici, a golden retriever sat dren who came to the first Part of the appeal, said with the kids at the first Read event was more than enough Rockville Library manager to Rover program held on to convince Berriman of the Whitney Berriman, is that March 24. program’s value. the dog provides a non“First they played with judgmental “audience” for Ceci, and then settled right in and read,” she children who may be struggling to improve said. “It was really neat to watch.” their reading skills. Berriman said the library has only more Darling, who works as a veterinary techni- Read to Rover scheduled after this month — it cian at Veterinary Referral and Critical Care is set for May 19 — but noted that more dates in Manakin, said children who might other- could be added if the program proves popular wise be hesitant to read aloud seem to forget with young readers. their fear when they interact with Ceci. The next session of Read to Rover will be “The kids are really just amazing with it,” held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 28. Darling said. “It’s because there is no pressure For more information, or to register, call from a dog to be a good reader — as long as 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 you rub the dog’s head, she’ll stay there all day Pouncey Tract Road in Rockville. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland and listen.” A number of programs similar to Read Gazette.
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Female Perspective” workshop at Kersey Creek last Thursday to understand what their daughters may experience at school. The presentation covered the basics of childhood bullying, and delved into neurological causes of female drama. Abasolo taught elementary
school in Texas and Virginia before transitioning into her counseling career. After years of witnessing students’ emotional stress in school settings, Abasolo found bullying among female students to be a recurring issue. “It was the same stories over and over again,” she said. Abasolo has attended conferences about aggression and
researched female bullying for four years to tackle students’ conflicts at school. According to her research, young students regularly display social and relational aggression at school. As children develop their sense of self in social settings, power distribution inevitably results in hurt feelings. Social groups, and sometimes cliques, form
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Collette Kim was the winner of The Kids Local for April. She is a first grade student at Mechanicsville Elementary School. In her spare time, she said she likes to draw and work on 1,000-piece puzzles. When asked about her favorite TV show or movie, she said, “SpongeBob is my favorite TV show.” “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir” is her favorite movie. As for why she likes The Kids Local, she said, “It’s so fun. I like to do the activities.”
and a dominant child takes position as the leader. These common social configurations are natural and demonstrated at work, in families and friend groups. Problems arise when interactions are purposely hurtful. Male students undoubtedly experience bullying and mistreatment by perceived see BULLYING, pg. 4
2 killed, 4 hurt in Mechanicsville crash MECHANICSVILLE – The deaths of two young men and injuries to three others and one female have shaken the community and Lee-Davis High School. Dylan Ballard, 17, and Elliott Hinton, 22, both of Mechanicsville, were passengers in a 2001 four-door Dodge Ram pickup truck that struck a tree Saturday night in the 6000 block of Cold Harbor Road. They were pronounced dead at the scene, with the survivors, including the driver, being transported to VCU Health Systems for treatment of injuries, which were described as serious. Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Hanover
County Sheriff ’s Office said on Sunday that the preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling east when it left the roadway before hitting the tree. Speaking on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, Cooper added, “We ask that you keep the family and friends of Dylan Ballard and Elliott Hinton in your thoughts and prayers.” Ballard was a Lee-Davis High School senior and Hinton was a graduate of the local school. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, released the following statement about the crash: “We are heartbroken to learn of the tragic deaths of Dylan Ballard and Elliott Hinton,
and we extend our deepest sympathy to their family and friends. We will continue to keep them in our thoughts and prayers, along with the remaining individuals who were seriously injured in this crash. In addition, extra support will be provided to students as they return to school on Monday and begin dealing with this incredibly tragic situation.” Deputies responded around 10:36 p.m. Cooper said, “Investigators continue to evaluate evidence in an effort to determine all factors leading up to this 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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Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Sliding Hill Road. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Sliding Hill Road.
Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Cool Spring Road.
Suspect stole items on Winns Church Road.
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Peter Pan: Interviewer: What do you think of Captain Hook? Peter Pan: Well, he and his crew are fun to mess around with, but Hook is smart but his crew is just gullible and kind of dumb, though I do kind of feel sorry for feeding his arm to the crocodile, but now he has a hook and that’s way better than a hand. Interviewer: Do you miss your family? Peter Pan: I don’t have a family. They prepare you for adulthood and I don’t want to be an adult.
Suspect stole items on Pepper Lane.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on Pole Green Road.
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Captain Hook: Interviewer: What is your opinion on Peter Pan? Capt. Hook: He is a terrible, terrible person and I disagree with his very existence. He sliced my hand off and fed it to that dreaded crocodile. Interviewer: How will you defeat Peter Pan? Capt. Hook: I will push him against a wall, have him cornered and go for the final strike. Also, I WILL succeed! Come see the show to find out who triumphs. Liberty Middle School is located at 13496 Liberty Middle School Road in, Ashland VA, 23005.
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Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Harbor Hill Drive.
Suspect stole item on Crossing Oaks Trail.
Suspect assaulted victim on Sherwood Crossing Place.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295. Suspect used victim’s information without
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friends, but female students are the ones repeatedly visiting school counselors for cliquelike behavior and exclusion. Abasolo’s research reveals that this may have to do with how females form bonds with one another. Females tend to produce more of the “love hormone,” oxytocin, than males do. This can incite females to crave social bonds with peers more so than males do. Oxytocin may be one contributor to female students’ perceived higher emotional investment in their social connections compared to their male peers. A region of the brain called the amygdala regulates several emotional processes, such as anxiety and emotional memory. Research suggests that females retain emotional memory more vividly than males. This could explain why school-aged females may have strong emotional reactions to an altercation with a friend, even months after the event occurred. A friendship between two school-aged females may be civil one day, and hostile the next when one is reminded of a previous argument. A desire for connection and
strong emotional responses to perceived hostility can clearly cause drama and bullying amongst females. Males bullying is often perceived to be more physical and noticeable than female bullying — males may fight or call each other names. Female bullying, however, is often less perceivable. School-aged females adopt roles within social groups, ranging from the leader to the “outsiders.” Abasolo referenced “Rosalind Wiseman’s Queen Bees and Wannabes” to illustrate this point. A leader may be chosen based on physical attractiveness, intelligence, or simply their ability to effectively control others. Bullying and social aggression may arise in the form of isolating a female peer, spreading rumors or subtly undermining a peer’s confidence. Abasolo attempts to reduce female bullying at Kersey Creek by meeting one-onone with her female students over the course of the school year. Abasolo also approaches female body confidence with her students by showing videos of female models preparing for photo shoots. The intensive makeup application and postshoot photo editing prove that though the women shown in magazines are beautiful their
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looks are not as naturally flawless as photos suggest. After the presentation, Abasolo opened the floor for discussion. Parents voiced concerns for their elementary school-aged daughters and shared personal experiences. “Why do young girls always want to play the ‘mean girl’ in games?” “Why does my daughter want to be friends with a girl who is mean to her?” By the end of the workshop, all decided that one method of reducing drama in school is to communicate with their children. “Trust your instinct. You know your child … if something is amiss try to communicate with them,” Abasolo suggested. Though it is imperative to listen and respect your child’s concerns, Abasolo doesn’t recommend immediately intervening until the child has attempted to resolve the issues. Children should learn effective ways to handle their conflicts with their parents’ support. To learn more about female bullying in school settings, read Rosalind Wiseman’s “Queen Bees and Wannabes,” or Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert’s “Little Girls Can Be Mean.”
Suspect damaged victim’s
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Interstate 295. Suspect obtained item(s) under false pretence on Lakeridge Parkway.
‘A Day in May for MDA’ set for May 14 MECHANICSVILLE — After having raised $4,000 last year for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, ERA Woody Hogg & Associates are more determined to exceed with the 2016 event, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at 9137 Chamberlayne Ave. in Mechanicsville. Direct sales vendors, including LuLaRoe, Scentsy, Stella & Dot, and Pampered Chef, will take part in the fundraiser. For the kids, there will be a bounce house, face painting and a character appearance. Drinks will be available all day, as well as snow cones and popcorn. Pizza for lunch is being donated by Foxes Den Pizza, and will be available starting around 11 a.m. There will be a bake sale, a silent auction,
PHHS PTSA seeks nominees for offices Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Patrick Henry High School families and parents of rising eighth grade students from Liberty Middle School are invited to become candidates for offices in the PTSA. The term will be for the 2016-2017 school
Suspect assaulted victim on LeeDavis Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location on Glen Harbor Lane.
Suspect fled scene of accident on Cadys Mill Road/Cady Creek Drive.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Creighton Road/Power Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location on Air Park Road.
Suspect assaulted victim on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
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Cooper said. “It’s an economics skill-building process in that we connect folks with living wage jobs, we help them prepare for those living wage jobs in the community, and to gain transportation to those jobs so they can be long-term successful.� The program is expected to begin May 5 and the first group will consist of about 20 people. In response to Mayor George Spagna’s inquiry as to how town could help, Cooper said continuing to recognize the program and spread awareness; serve as allies for the program; and help financially would greatly aid the organization. “We’re delighted to see this community capacity, this community interest and commitment to ending poverty in this generation,� Cooper said. Circles Ashland is made up of a 15-member board and is part of a larger, national organization that can be found in 70 to 80 communities and has about a 60 percent success rate, Cooper said. The organization is currently licensed with the State Corporation Commission of Virginia and also has applied for nonprofit certification through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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s she opened up about what happened to her when she was in elementary school, I became nauseous; I felt like I had been kicked in the gut. How did I not know or suspect that she had been the victim of sexual abuse as a child? And, like many victims, she locked it away in the recesses of her mind because she felt guilty. Gathering all the strength I could — and relieved it was not a FaceTime conversation — I assured her she was a victim, an innocent victim. I’ve known her all my life — and yet didn’t have a clue as to what she had experienced all those years ago. We spent a considerable amount of time together, but she chose to, as the old saying goes, bottle up her feelings. Overall, she’s had a pretty successful life, especially professionally. The “bomb” that was dropped a few weeks ago explained why she had difficulty with relationships, despite having been married multiple times. But behind the facade of “all’s well,” with a nice home and financial security, something dark continued to linger and gradually gnaw at her. She’s become reclu-
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sive, communicating mostly through social media. One can only hope that the openness of that phone call was therapeutic in some way, but the recommendation to seek counsel with a minister, psychologist or psychiatrist was my chorus as she calmed down after finally being freed of those invisible chains that bound her for so many years. Even in writing this, that sick feeling returns. Did she know her attacker? Of course. Sadly, as is too often the case, she was taken advantage of by an older relative. As a believer, I know he will answer for his sins one day. Can she ever regain her sense of security after all these years? That’s not a question I can answer. When she took the step to reveal those years of abuse, it was a huge start, and one which I hope leads to healing. With tear-filled eyes, this has probably been one of the hardest columns I have ever written. It is heart-breaking to learn someone close to you has been used in such a horrific manner. She needs prayers for comfort to erase this nightmare that has reared its ugly head after decades. No, she isn’t guilty — but she is hurting.
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Why did McAuliffe Civility the rule veto Planned rather than Parenthood bill? exception here Could it possibly be because in 2013 when he was running for governor he received a campaign contribution from the political wing of Planned Parenthood for almost $2 million? Now, ask yourself: Where did this money come from? Well, first the money was collected as taxes, then the Commonwealth of Virginia gives it to Planned Parenthood. Then, to show their gratitude, they, in turn, donate to politicians who are friendly to their cause. This is known as greasing the wheel. All of this money we are talking about came directly from the Virginia taxpayers — whether they want to donate or not. At the present time, there are only six states in the United States that allow an unlimited amount of money to be donated to a state campaign. They are: Alabama, Missouri, Nebraska, Oregon, Utah and Virginia. Just one more piece of information: Our federal government gives $500 million in taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood each year. In return, they give tens of millions of dollars to Democratic candidates running for office. Enough is enough! Please call our state delegate. Get Virginia off the list of six. Donald Berberich Manquin
Mr. Webster defines civility as “a polite act or expression.” We are so fortunate to have a county where civility is the rule rather than the exception. It shows the maturity and professionalism of our citizens. We show that we know it is much easier to do things the courteous and professional way rather than in a negative approach. We want to thank those who express in a civil manner concerns or make suggestions that will strengthen our county and help our most precious gift, our children. When it comes to our public servants, I have always found them more than willing to listen, hear and address my concerns or consider my suggestions. The great strength of Hanover County is its partnership umbrella. Each department working with others in meeting the needs of our citizens and going the “extra mile.” That does not mean that there is not work still to be done but. I can assure you, the commitment to meet those needs is always there. Now there are those few that seem to revel in expounding their venomous tirades and let’s be thankful that there are just a very few. Let’s hope when we take time to express our concerns that the objective is to strengthen rather than to destroy or bring embarrassment. When we are presented such negativism I hope we will give it the same attention as we would a flea sneezing. United we stand, divided we fall. Dan Johnson Montpelier
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, April 30 Dawn Library Appreciation Day will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be free food and a book sale. The 11th Annual Virginia State Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC) Drill Championship will be held at Atlee High School. Twenty AFJROTC Units from all over Virginia will participate in this year’s competition. One of the major highlights will be the performance by the U. S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team at 3 p.m. This is the largest and longest running State Drill Competition in all of the Air Force Association. The Richmond Chapter is the host sponsor for this event. Atlee High School will sponsor a Run For Hope, a 5K run supporting Hope for Families, an organization that hosts a summer camp for underprivileged teens in Richmond at 9 a.m. The school’s goal is to raise money to send as many kids to camp as possible. For more information, contact Tracy Keister with Emerging Leaders at Atlee High School, 9414 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville, or email tkeister@HCPS.US. The Auxiliary to VFW Post 9808 will host a Tea and
Fashion Show, along with a Silent Auction, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VFW Post 9808 at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. Fashions will be provided by Belle Cottage, which is located on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Hats and gloves are encouraged. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative hat. The event supports the VFW 9808 Auxiliary for veterans’ programs. Admission is $15 per ticket in advance and $20 purchased at the door. Resrvations may be made in advance at Vfw9808aux@ aol.com or call 804-240-2460 between 1 and 8 p.m.
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A Spaghetti Dinner offering meat and vegetarian sauces, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert, and beverages will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Highway in Doswell. Takeouts will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Proceeds support the Doswell Ruritan Club Scholarship Fund. The Rock Hill Baptist Church at 4271 Rock Hill Road in Mechanicsville sponsoring a play, “The Church,” at 4 p.m. performed by Jerusalem Baptist Church from Doswell. The cost is $15 and din-
ner is included. For more information, call 804-517-5099, 804730-0390 or 804-781-0155. The American Legion and its Auxiliary will sponsor a Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m. at 8700 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Along with the yard sale items, there will be baked goods, hot dogs and drinks for sale. The community is being offered the opportunity to rent tables to sell their own things. Inside tables will rent for $35, and, if you prefer to bring your own tables and sell outside, the rental for a parking lot space is $15. From now until the sale, the American Legion and Auxiliary will take any items the community wishes to donate. For those wishing to rent spaces, call Joanne Meek at 804-307-3437 to make reservations. The Cool Spring Elementary School Dolphin Dash will begin at 8 a.m. Register at https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/ Mechanicsville/DolphinDash.
Saturday, May 14 Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department will host a Community Day and Flea Market. The Community Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Flea Market taking place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals LOIS ANN BARTHOL Lois Ann Barthol, of Maidens, peacefully departed this world on April 18, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family and their love. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on September 17, 1932, Lois was nurtured into adulthood by her extended family, Albert and Mary (Richards) Thomas in Homestead, Pennsylvania. In 1953, Lois married her husband of 42 years, Paul Ingram Barthol of nearby Lincoln Place. Lois and Paul were blessed with four children, Paul A. of Fairfax, Deborah B. (William E.) Ash of Rockville, Lida (Cody D.) Walker of Maidens, and David T. (Sheri F.) Barthol of Midlothian; as well as seven grandchildren, William Ash Jr., Megan Kilbride (Daniel), Amy Walker, Deborah Walker, Katherine Barthol, Jennifer Barthol and Allison Barthol. As a military family, Lois and Paul served and traveled throughout
the world. Lois was a lifelong Christian and a member of the Springfield Christian Church in Rockville. In addition to her love of family, Lois was a talented painter and an avid gardener. Upon her passing, Lois was joyously reunited with her husband, Paul; and her sister, Marion L. Dell. She will be greatly missed by her family, which also includes her “little sister,” Sandi (John Rooke) CroushoreRooke of Richmond; her nieces and nephews; and brothers, John H. (Marjorie) Croushore and Thomas R. (Cathy) Cosgrove, both of Arizona. Burial, at the convenience of the family, will be at West Point Cemetery in West Point, New York. Donations in Lois’s memory would be welcomed by The ALS Association, Hospice of Virginia or Springfield Christian Church. Visitwww.bennettfuneralhomes. com for online guestbook.
NEIL CHAPIN Neil McKay Chapin (Colonel, U.S. Army, Ret.), of Williamsburg, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, of congestive heart failure at the age of 95. He was born on Febr u ar y 21, 1921, in Smithfield, N o r t h Carolina. His first wife, Betty CHAPIN Burgess Chapin of Petersburg; and his brother, John, of Oden, Indiana, predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gilbert Chapin of Williamsburg; and by his son, David Jay Chapin of Rockville. Colonel Chapin served 31 years on active duty in the U.S. Army and saw action in three wars. During World War II, he served as Reconnaissance Officer and
Forward Field Artillery Observer with the 7th Armored Division in the European Theater of Operations, part of General George Patton’s 3rd Army. In the Korean conflict, he commanded one of the first medium-tank companies to see action, landing in Pusan in late June 1950. In Vietnam, he served on the staff of Gen. William Westmoreland in the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. He was later Commanding Officer of the 1st Armor Brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Col. Chapin’s awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Cross, the nation’s second highest award for valor, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, U.S. Navy Commendation Medal, Belgium Fourragere, French Medal of Verdun and various campaign medals. He attended the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort
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Knox, Kentucky, the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, Armed Forces Staff College at Norfolk, Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, and was the Army representative on the staff and faculty of the Naval War College at Newport, Rhode Island. Additionally, he held a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. Between wartime and school assignments he held various command and staff positions, including duty at the Pentagon on the Army General Staff, the Southern European Task Force, Vicenza, Italy, and the occupation of Japan during Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s era. Col. Chapin was a member of the Richmond Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was past President of the Seventh Armored Division Association and was the editor of two volumes of the wartime history of the Seventh Armored Division, “The Lucky Seventh,” published in 1982 and 1986. In 1996, he was inducted into the Order of Saint George, the Patron Saint of Armor and Cavalry, in recognition for long and distinguished service to the Armor Branch of the U.S. Army. Upon his retirement from military service in 1973, Col. Chapin joined the Virginia Department of Emergency Services, first as Chief, Peacetime Preparedness Branch, and later as Director of the Plans Division. In these positions he was largely responsible for the development of the Commonwealth of Virginia Operation Survival Plan for WarCaused and Peacetime Disasters and the Radiological Emergency Response Plans for the nuclear power stations in Virginia. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Petersburg chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home at 103 S. Adams St. Interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flow-
ers, it is requested that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
WALTER L. GREGORY JR. Walter L. Gregory was born on January 25, 1950, and departed this life on April 8, 2016. Walter was a retired technician for Pitney Bowes Company in New York City. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, reading, and taking professional photographs. Walter was known by his nickname “Moose.” He was preceded in death by his loving mother, Rosa L. Gregory; father, Walter L. Gregory Sr.; and nephew, Alphonso B. Gregory II. Walter enjoyed hunting, reading, and cooking. He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Leon and Alphonso, three sisters, Margaret, Janet and Zelma, one daughter in-law, Sharnel, one brother in-law, Abu Sr., four nephews, Jack, Jamel, Abu Jr. and Joey; two great-nephews Ameer and Jacquan; two nieces, Lizette and Tanya, four great-nieces, Jo’vonna, Lashonn, Taniya and Jasmine; one great-greatniece Alianna, devoted friends, Thomas and Michael; and a host of cousins and beloved friends. Funeral services were held at noon Monday, April 18, 2016, at Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com.
DOROTHY HOLLOWAY Dorothy “Dot” Allen Holloway, 86, of Montpelier, transitioned this life on April 22, 2016, to join her beloved husband, Jack, and baby, Margaret Rose, in the Eternal Life as promised by our Savior. Dot was an extremely faithful, loyal and thoughtful child of God and purposely lived her life for God, see OBITUARIES pg. 9
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Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland will conclude the show, Fine Art & Furniture, on Saturday, April 30. Fine Art & Furniture combines one-of-a-kind functional furniture pieces with the beauty of paintings, ceramics and glass pieces. Gallery Flux is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, contact Alexis Shockley at alexis@galleryflux.com or call 804-752-3540. The website is www.galleryflux.com.
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her family and friends. Dot’s passions were her children, church, flowers and quilting. Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Joe and Ella Allen; husband, Guy M. Holloway Jr.; infant daughter, Margaret Rose; and sister, Nell Roach. Dot leaves her sons, E. Wayne Mann and wife, Linda, Guy M. Holloway III and wife, Linda, and Allen P. Holloway and wife, Lisa; her grandchildren, Matt, Michael, Taylor, Morgan, Byrd, DASH, Jaime, Culley and Mallory; and her greatgrandchildren, Kami, Mikey, Miles, Zack, Logan, Bristol, Noah, Corbin and Carlee; nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. She leaves behind
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Sunday, April 17, 2016, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving devoted children, Eunice Peatross (Roger Hobson), Phyllis Branch (Harrison), Tony Holmes (Evelyn), Barbara Wilkerson (Ricky) and Melissa Murphy (Larry). She was born February 4, 1935, to the late John and Gladys Anderson. She also was survived by stepchildren; Sandra Dandridge, Wayne Holmes, Hope Simms Tina Curtis and Keith Smithers (Stephanie); sister, Florence Tyler (Herbert); brothers; Conway Anderson, Warren Anderson (Teresa) and John Anderson (Lucille Moore); 12 grandchildren; Regina Monroe, Kevin Peatross(Chantell), Michael Peatross (Amy), Syretta Peatross, Chanda Winchester (Cameron), Travis Randall, Burton Morris, Tonya Morris, Ricky Wilkerson, Reggie, Wilkerson, David Green Jr. and Gilbert Holmes; adopted grandsons, Lamont Straus, Marvin Anderson and Carroll Wills; 27 great grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; Shannon Scott, Rita
Anderson, Shirley Anderson and Myrel Anderson; one great-niece, Tondra Woods; friends; Florence Edwards and Carolyn Mills; family friends; Constance Brock and Sandra Morris and other relatives and friends.Special thanks to VCU/MCV House Calls Services nurse practioners; Pat McMahon and Marie Gerardo and to Advantage Home Care Services. Emma joined Mangohick Baptist Church at an early age and has been a faithful member until her health failed. Emma was preceded in death by her first husband, Wilbert Peatross; her second husband, Will Roger Holmes; son, Reginald Peatross; brothers, Robert Anderson and Chastine Anderson; and sisters, Eva Anderson and Minnie Woods. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Mangohick Baptist Church at 147 Mangohick Church Road at Hanover, with the Rev. Dr. Elijah L. Campbell, pastor. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimneys Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. owensfuneralservices.com.
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Edwards bumps Busch in scramble for win By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – After 400 laps of racing at Richmond International Raceway in the Toyota Owners 400 on Sunday, it came down to two Toyota drivers to decide the finish. Carl Edwards drove hard down into Turn 4 and caught Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch, gave him a bump in the quarter panel, pushing Busch up out of the way and drove the final turn to take home the checkered flag for the second consecutive week. “At this point in the season, we both have wins,” Edwards said. “You can’t just sit there. If the roles were reversed, I would have expected him to bump me the same way. It was just hard racing.” The win was the second for Edwards at Richmond International Raceway. Never in the history of the track in its three-quarter mile configuration has there been a pass in the final lap for a win. Busch had led since a late restart on lap 364 and pulled away from the field. Edwards was second on that restart and struggled to reel in Busch throughout the run. He had put it into the corner hard going after his teammate a few laps prior to bumping Busch, but couldn’t make it stick.
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Carl Edwards and his crew celebrate in Victory Lane following his bump-and-run on the last lap to edge Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway Sunday.
“About 20 [laps] to go, I was doing literally everything I could,” Edwards said. “I could not catch Kyle. I could not get there.” He finally was able to close the distance in the final lap.
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“It looked like maybe his tires went away,” Edwards said of Busch. “Going down the back straight, I thought he’d spun his tires – they were hot.” It wasn’t until the final corner, though, when Edwards was
able to get past his teammate. “I turned really hard, and Kyle’s tires went away,” he said. “I committed and I knew I was going to run the bottom. [Busch] really squared up the car and he knew I was going to
bump him. I had to try something.” This daytime race, the first such scheduled since 1997, set a few track records. There were 23 lead changes overall, which was the most at RIR since 2007.
There were 18 green flag passes for the lead, which was the most since 2010. Also, there were 2,083 green flag passes, the most since 2013. “That was something that was strange. I couldn’t quite put my finger on what was changing,” Edwards said of all the lead changes. “Other people would come and go. Seemed like there were a bunch of people at points that were really fast. At the end fortunately we were pretty good.” Edwards was pretty good early, too. He led a race-high seven times for 151 laps, first taking the lead from Kevin Harvick on lap 40. Jimmie Johnson had a strong car early on, and passed Edwards for the lead on lap 63, and the two battled for three laps before Edwards was able to re-establish his early lead. Kyle Busch grabbed the lead in lapped traffic on lap 158, before Edwards went to the point once against on lap 167. Busch and Edwards traded the lead back and forth in the mid-race, prior to Harvick taking the lead once again on lap 230. Harvick led 41 laps before Brad Keselowski stayed out on a caution for debris and the two traded the lead on the restart. Kurt Busch’s car, which had been consistent in the race but see BUMPS, pg. 13
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going to make it happen.’ ” Earnhardt led 128 of the 149 total laps. After taking over the lead from Jones, who had won the pole in his preliminary heat, he led more than 100 consecutive laps before losing the lead to Allgaier on lap 123. Allgaier was able to take the lead from Earnhardt because of a messy pit attempt by Earnhardt during the caution triggered Jones bumped Harmon coming out of turn 2
and sent Harmon into the inner wall. When coming in to pit, Earnhardt nearly hit Jones, who was coming out of an adjacent stall. Earnhardt then had a slow exit, and Allgaier – who had been in second – took the lead. On the restart, Earnhardt, who had been on the second row behind Brennan Poole, dropped to the inside to slip around Poole and Allgaier in turn 1. As Earnhardt made his move, Allgaier, who had been
on the outside, slipped in and he and Poole made contact. The chain reaction collected a number of cars, but Earnhardt slipped away unscathed. Allgaier was one of four drivers involved in the Dash 4 Cash, a race within the race featuring the top two XFINITY Series regulars from each preliminary heat. Allgaier finished second to Ty Dillon in the second heat, while Jones and Poole were the two qualifiers from the
first heat. Dillon, who finished second to Earnhardt, won the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash prize by beating the other three. Poole finished 10th and was the highest finishing rookie, while Jones and Allgaier ended up finishing 34th and 35th, respectively. There will be two more Dash 4 Cash races this season. Jones won the first one, which was last weekend in Bristol. If Jones or Dillon win a second one, they’ll
qualify for the new XFINITY Series Chase field. Dillon seemed a little surprised at his success. “You’re sure we’re at Richmond, right?” he said. “Yhis place has been tough on me and our team as a whole. To run the way we did all day was impressive for us.” Although Dillon beat his three Dash 4 Cash opponents, his first priority was winning the whole race. “It’s all about the W,” he said. “I wasn’t really worried about anything but trying to win.” Dillon said he’ll put the Dash 4 Cash prize money towards a house. Earnhardt, who primarily races in the Sprint Cup Series, chose to drive in the ToyotaCare 250 because of his confidence and success at RIR. “I don’t run the XFINITY Series but a couple times a year, so the opportunities to win are few and far between,” Earnhardt noted. “I knew we had great cars at Richmond and this is why I picked to run here. This is one of the races that I asked if I could run, and I was lucky enough to be able to drive our stuff here.” His win was the first for JR Motorsports, the team that he co-owns with his sister, Kelley Earnhardt Miller. Patrick Gordon is content manager for RTD Chesterfield and RTD Henrico. He can be reached at pgordon@mechlocal. com.
had a bad pit stop, dropping him to fifth on what would the final restart. Instead, Kyle Busch won the race off pit road. “The pit top there at the end, my guys ripped off an awesome one there – got us the lead when it mattered most,” Kyle Busch said. “So that was real impor-
tant for us and gave us a good opportunity to lead that final segment for as long as we did.” Johnson finished third, Kasey Kahne was fourth and Harvick finished fifth. Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin finished sixth and Matt Kenseth was seventh as all four Joe Gibbs Racing cars finished
in the top 10. Joey Logano finished eighth, Martin Truex Jr. was ninth and Kurt Busch rounded out the top-10. Tony Stewart finished 19th in his return to Sprint Cup competition after a back injury sidelined him for the first eight races this year.
The bump-and-run Edwards executed against Busch was the talk of the post-race. Busch was asked about it twice in his post-race media availability and avoided the question both times. “It is such a tough thing,” Edwards said. “It was such a great day overall. It’s fun to have
to race your teammate for the win. We’re going to talk about it. We’re racing each other for wins, which is really good. Hopefully, things will work out fine.” Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at wfellin@ powhatantoday.com.
By Patrick Gordon Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – Dale Earnhardt Jr. slipped past a developing accident triggered by leader Justin Allgaier on lap 134 to regain the lead and win the 29th annual ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway Saturday. It was Earnhardt’s fourth victory in six XFINITY Series races in Richmond, and his 24th overall XFINITY win. The race was caution-free for the most part, until the first caution flag flew on lap 123 when Erik Jones ran into Mike Harmon on the backstretch. A messy pit stop during the caution cost Earnhardt the lead, putting Allgaier ahead until the final wreck that collected a number of cars and ended the day for Allgaier and Jones. Earnhardt said winning gives him a boost. “It does a little bit of something to your ego,” he said. “Ego and confidence is a bit of the same thing when you’re out there trying to get things done on the racetrack. Every time you kind of come close or you go a weekend without getting a win, it’s a bruise to your ego a little bit, maybe a little piece of your confidence chipped away. “Any time you can get back into victory lane, even if it’s in a truck or an XFINITY (race), it makes you feel like, ‘I know what I’m doing. Keep calm, things are working well, we just need to stay the course. We’re
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not stout, came to life and took his turn having the dominant car. As Kurt Busch set sail, Brian Scott spun on lap 359 and the leaders came to pit road. He
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is all smiles after winning the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway Saturday.
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Solid hitting powers Raider win over Patriots By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Errors proved costly Thursday night when Atlee’s baseball team traveled to Patrick Henry for contest between the county and Conference 16 rivals. The Patriots made four errors while Atlee was flawless in a 10-6 Raiders victory. But the Patriots also proved they had some fight as they scored two runs in each of the last two innings to close what had been an 8-2 gap. The game was a slugfest, with the teams combining for 23 hits, 13 of which belonged to Atlee. “Except for one game this year, we have really put the ball in play a lot. We’ve hit it hard,” said Atlee head coach Ken Schrad. “We tell the guys that as long as we put in in play, whether it’s a base hit or puts pressure on the defense, good things are going to happen.” They certainly happened for Raiders left fielder Cole Blackman, who accounted for
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Teammates J.T. Fitzpatrick (20) and Zach Beach (18) congratulate Atlee left fielder Cole Blackman (21) after Blackman belted a two-run home run in the sixth inning of the Raiders’ 10-6 victory over host Patrick Henry Thursday.
right.” Gootee had three hits for the Raiders (11-4) and finished with two runs total. Atlee center fielder Andrew Foster – who robbed Patrick Henry (5-6) of some potential hits – went 2for-5 with two runs. Patrick Henry center fielder Kendall Stanley led the Patriots, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBIs. The Patriots’ starting pitcher William Strong and shortstop Hunter Hart went 2-for-4. Patrick Henry head coach Sam Hart said the Patriots’ four errors laid the foundation for defeat. “That’s what cost us the ball game,” Hart said. “They’re a good-hitting ball club, and any time you give any good ball club – or a mediocre ball club – extra outs, you’re asking for trouble.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Atlee
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Atlee first baseman Mallorie Fodill tags Patrick Henry’s Delaney Nuckols in the visiting Raiders’ 2-0 victory Thursday.
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MECHANICSVILLE – An injury set up a pitching duel between a seasoned veteran – a state champion – and a relative newcomer. The newcomer gave nearly as good as she got, but in the end, the veteran – Atlee pitcher Peyton St. George – earned the win, a 2-0 squeaker at host Patrick Henry Thursday. “Our pitching staff is always solid,” said Atlee head coach Tom McIntyre. “Tonight Peyton had the circle and it was her game. … She did a nice job of
getting it done.” The Patriots’ primary pitcher, Charlotte Mitchell, was out because of an injury from the previous week, so Sarah Prunty – who has only come in for relief, got the start. She gave up just four hits on the evening. “I thought our pitcher pitched well,” said Patrick Henry head coach Walter Pettus. “Out plan was to pitch [Prunty] for three innings, bring somebody else in for three innings and have somebody else come in for the last inning, but she was pitching so well we decided to let her keep on going and ride it out.”
St. George gave up just two hits. She got offensive help from catcher Raine Wilson, who went 2-for-3 and knocked in both of Atlee runs – one on a solo home run in the fourth inning. Both pitchers had solid defense behind them – neither team recorded an error. Patrick Henry center fielder Autumn Slemaker had what was maybe the most spectacular play of the game, laying out to catch what should have been an extra-base hit late in the game. Shortstop Grayson Radcliffe had her share of highlight-reel plays, too Atlee had its share of excel-
lent plays, too, in one case charging a bunt, fielding it a few feet in front of the batter’s box and getting the out. “Fodill is aggressive,” McIntyre said. “We talk about when the ball hits the dirt, we make plays. She didn’t hesitate to do that. She was up the line, ball in glove and tag on – probably before that baserunner knew what was coming. … In the outfield, our goal is no ball ever hits the ground. In the infield, we make every out that’s in front of us.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
Hanover County to hold recycling event April 30 HANOVER -- Hanover County will get into the spirit of “Earth Day” by holding a special recycling event at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Center (east side) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30. During this event, Hanover County residents can bring electronic waste or household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal information or documents to be shredded. There is no charge to dispose of the “e-waste” (except televisions, and monitors, which cost $10 each) or personal documents. In addition, hard drives can be destroyed on site for $5 each. Payment can be made only by checks. “E-waste” items accepted at no charge will include computers, computer accessories (cables, wires, keyboards, mice, speakers,
etc.), printers, scanners, copiers, fax machines, telephones and cell phones, VCRs, camcorders, stereos, microwaves. For liquids, aerosols and solids which are classified as household hazardous wastes, there will be no charge but a 5-gallon limit. These are based on container size. Examples of materials accepted include oil-based paints, flammables, organic liquids, aerosols, oxidizers pesticides, herbicides and corrosive liquids and solids including: pool, hot tub and spa chemicals, household cleaners, muriatic acid, acetic acid, drain openers, oven cleaners, grease and rust removers, glues, mold and mildew removers, art and hobby supplies and photographic chemicals. Mercury thermometers and switches also will be accepted.
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No water-based paints, batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives or radioactive materials will be accepted. Up to four boxes (10” by 12” by 18”) of documents also will be accepted for shredding. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county materials will be accepted. Also on that day at the same location, the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will take back expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs and medications. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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