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commercial baseball fields on the property that is currently zoned M-1 and A-1. Plans outline an 86,000-square-foot indoor fitness facility, indoor fields and restaurant in addition to three outdoor ball fields. The project is designed to capture a growing travel ball industry and accommodate tournaments and training events in Hanover.
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Supervisors issue neutral rail resolution; more study needed on route options DALLIN KIMBLE
casts and archives of town meetings, the development of the town’s first strategic plan, and the organization of the Ashland Citizen Leadership Academy. “It’s exciting to see the Citizen Academy and how that’s growing and then how the people in the Citizen’s Academy go on to do awesome things,” Kimble said. While serving as clerk of council for the Town of see CLERK, pg. 5
By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER — Just the mention of high-speed rail draws a crowd here, and that was certainly the case as a number of residents packed last week’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The board considered a resolution regarding the proposed high-speed rail between Richmond and Washington, D.C., a proposal that has drawn criticism from a number of county residents. Early this year, county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented
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By Meredith Rigsby News Editor SHLAND — The clerk of council for the Town of Ashland, who has served in that capacity for more than two years, has resigned to take a deputy county administrator position in Mariposa, California. Originally from Utah, Dallin Kimble has been a key member of the town staff and has been involved in numerous projects that have benefitted the town. “I’ve gotten a ton of experience in a lot of different areas,” Kimble said. “Small towns you always wear a lot of hats, and I’ve gotten to do that and hopefully I’ve contributed a lot to the town too.” Among some of the major projects Kimble has been involved in are the implementation of online broad-
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A CSX train rolls through the Town of Ashland as the debate continues on a proposed high-speed rail between Washington, D.C., and Richmond.
Ashland Theater to host screening of ‘Big Stone Gap’
a letter to the Virginia Department of Rail, stating the county’s support for the western route option regarding a proposed high-speed rail route.
Ashley Judd and Patrick Wilson, center, are among the actors featured in the movie version of author Adriana Trigiani’s novel, “Big Stone Gap,” which will appear Saturday at the Ashland Theater. Story on page 4
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‘Loving Critter Camp’ to be held in July ASHLAND — In July, Hanover Humane will once again offer its “Loving Critter Camp” for animal-loving children (rising second through fifth graders) during summer vacation. Hanover Humane has dedicated this educational program for children in honor of Diana Lynn Loving, one of Hanover Humane’s patrons. Through eyes of the children enrolled in “Loving Critter Camp,” Loving’s respect, love, and appreciation for animals will live on. “Loving Critter Camp” is the place where campers will learn about the animals that share our world from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. Rising second through fifth graders will participate in age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and hands-on animal encounters that teach them respect and compassion for animal, and they also will learn how to provide a lifetime of care for animals.
During camp, children will encounter all sorts of creatures, large and small, and will handle a wide variety of friendly pets. They will examine animals, both domestic and exotic, and learn what it takes to care for these animals as pets. The children will have the opportunity to meet individuals in the field such
as animal trainers, animal handlers, etc., and will learn what it takes to work with these amazing creatures as pets. “Loving Critter Camp” is a five-day program, offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 25-29. Camp will be held at Hanover
Humane’s facility in Ashland, located four miles north of Virginia Center Commons Mall. Nestled on 5 acres, Hanover Humane’s facility has a fullservice boarding and grooming kennel and a home equipped with a Wellness Clinic, a kennel, play yard, and wooded walking trails. Camp activities will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. As outlined earlier, to better meet the needs of the campers, course materials and activities have been arranged for rising second through fifth graders. There are a limited number of slots still available, and these slots will be filled on a first come/first served basis. For more information on Hanover Humane’s Loving Critter Camp July 2016 Session and to obtain registration materials, email the coordinator at info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – “Ease on Down the Road” with “The Wiz.” The Center Players are producing their 10th musical production this summer at the Hanover Tavern. Kids who like to sing, dance and/or act are encouraged to audition between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 4) at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Auditions opened Monday. Only one audition is necessary. Those planning to audition are to prepare a song to sing a cappella (one minute). There are lots of opportunities for dancers – singing is appreciated by not required. Callbacks will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5. “The Wiz” is open to 6th through 12th graders. Younger kids (1st through 5th graders) may audition for the Younger Ensemble with limited rehearsals (mostly Tuesdays and Wednesdays). Rehearsals will be held May 9 through June 16 at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Cast members will be called for sched-
uled rehearsals for musical numbers, dances and scenes. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday afternoons, from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays. Friday nights in May are tentative. Dance rehearsals are scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Director Lorie Foley said they plan to rehearse on Memorial Weekend. No rehearsals will be held on the following days: May 26, June 2, June 3 and June 10. Cast members may miss one week of rehearsals for vacation, however, it is expected that all cast members attend the last two weeks of rehearsals. “Since Beach Week falls on Production Week for the show, we cannot consider seniors for the show if they plan to do Beach Week,” Foley added. Tuition for “The Wiz” is $250. Financial aid is available to those who qualify (confidential inquiries may be made by calling 804798-2728 or info@hanoverarts.org. Siblings discounts are available). For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804-339-6175 or loriefoley@comcast.net.
Members sought for Special Education Advisory Committee ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is seeking parents who are interested in joining the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). SEAC is aimed at promoting educational excellence for students with disabilities. SEAC members provide guidance regarding student needs, as well as assist with the development of plans for improving the performance of children with disabilities. Anyone interested in joining SEAC is asked to complete an online membership application by visiting: http://bit.ly/1NbMShF. Applications are due by Sunday, May 15. For more information, or if you have questions, visit the Hanover County Public Schools Parent Resource Center website at http:// hcps.us/instruction/parentresource/ seac.htm, or call 804-365-4596. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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April 16
Suspect assaulted victim on Garden Park Lane.
Suspect was in possession of stolen items on Bell Creek Road/Sandy Lane.
Suspect stole items from listed location on Cottleston Circle.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Lee-Davis Road/Lee Park Road.
Suspect fled scene of accident on Bell Creek Road. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Cold Harbor Road.
April 22
Suspect threatened victim on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect assaulted victim on Rockford Road.
Suspect provided false information on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road.
Suspect broke into listed location on Leadbetter Road.
Suspect engaged in prostitution on South Carter Road.
Suspect assaulted victim on Arapaho Lane.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Hunters Chase Drive.
Suspect broke into listed location in Keitts Corner Road.
Suspect contributed to the delinquency of a minor on Pole Green Road. Suspect violated a protective order on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Anderson-Wright Drive.
Suspect trespassed at listed location on Ambrose Drive.
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Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Cold Harbor Road/ Interstate 295 North. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on
Suspect engaged in prostitution on South Carter Road. Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Pole Green Road.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Turnage Lane.
Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission on Westwood Road.
Suspect assaulted victim on Lee-Davis Road.
Suspect fled scene of an accident on Piping Tree Ferry Road.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on North Rinker Court.
Suspect stole items on Zinnia Court.
Suspect assaulted victim on Bosher Drive.
Suspect passed counterfeit bill on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect passed counterfeit bill on Chamberlayne Road.
Suspect broke into listed location on Cabell Place.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items on Eldercreek Lane.
Suspect fled scene of an accident on Overhill Lake Lane.
Suspect broke into listed location on Mossy Brook Road.
Suspect stole items on Lakeridge Parkway.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Cottage Farm Road.
Suspect fled scene of accident on Lakeridge Parkway.
Suspect passed counterfeit bill on Chamberlayne Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Meechmont Drive.
Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission on Loganberry Court.
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April 25
Suspect engaged in prostitution on South Carter Road.
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SHLAND — The Ashland Theater at 205 England St. in Ashland will host a screening of the movie, “Big Stone Gap,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Actor Paul Wilson, a Richmond native who plays Lyle Makin in the film, will be on hand for a question-and-answer session following the film. All proceeds will go towards the fundraising efforts currently underway to restore the Ashland Theater.
Ashley Judd , Patrick Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg star in a heartwarming tale about small-town life, self-discovery and the triumph of love. The movie is based on Adriana Trigiani’s best-selling novel. Trigiani wrote and directed the film adaptation of her debut novel, “Big Stone Gap,” produced by the Academy Award-winning producer Donna Gigliotti and shot entirely on location in her hometown, Big Stone Gap. The film opened the Virginia Film Festival on Nov. 6, 2014. Paul Wilson made his professional stage
debut at 9 years old as the lead in Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” He studied Shakespeare and acting in London and later at Florida State University, and at the University of South Florida where he graduated with superior academic achievement from the College of Fine Arts. He spent two seasons acting with the famed regional Equity (AEA) theatre group, American Stage in their Shakespeare in the Park performances of “Much Ado About Nothing” and “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” He made his first feature film appearance
Historic Garden Week tours in Ashland By Natalie Miller forThe Hanover Local
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SHLAND — Virginia’s Historic Garden Week kicked off Saturday, April 23, in Ashland, with selected homeowners opening their homes and gardens to flower enthusiasts from all across the state for the 87th annual event. A flower sale to raise money for trees at Monticello in 1927 inspired the first state-wide garden tours in 1929. Today, 47 chapters of the Garden Club of Virginia coordinate one week a year to display their towns’ beautiful homes and gardens. Each day of Historic Garden Week is dedicated to
showcasing different chapters’ portions of the tour. Those interested in touring these properties purchase tickets for the week’s tours, granting them access to homes and gardens on the tour across the state. Proceeds from the events go towards preserving historic Virginia public gardens. Ashland’s Home and Garden Tour featured five properties in historic Ashland neighborhoods. Locals and garden enthusiasts from throughout the commonwealth followed their maps through Ashland’s streets to discover each property’s history. Once inside the homes, guests explore the rooms as volunteers provide historical information about the home. The Ashland Garden
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Club provided a trolley service for guests to navigate Saturday’s tour and beyond. “Even though this is a garden club, we want to give a tour of all of Hanover,” Sharon Stiles, chair of Historic Garden Week, said. This year, Ashland included an outdoor marketplace and art show at the Arts and Activities Center. Virginia vendors set up booths, as well as portable boutiques complete with dressing rooms on the lawn. Richmond and Mechanicsville businesses displayed handmade accessories, floral arrangements and artwork. Some of the vendors have supplied Ashland with goodies for years. “[Great Harvest Bread Co.] loves Ashland events,” Mechanicsville’s Great Harvest Bread Company owner June Bergeron said. “I got to look around at the flowers before [the market] opened up.” Bergeron has sold her bakery items at previous Ashland events, such as the Strawberry Faire and Train Day. After browsing the market, attendees admired artwork from Gallery Flux
and local artists inside the Center. The artwork selected for the one-day show depicted Ashland landmarks and floral themes. Members of The Ashland Garden Club used flowers from their own gardens to create floral arrangements representing selected pieces of the show’s artwork. Ashland resident and large-scale sculpture artist Jerry Peart displayed two models of larger pieces of his work in the show. These scale model, painted aluminum sculptures are abstract interpretations of natural elements. Full-sized versions of Peart’s sculptures are displayed in Chicago, Illinois and Canton, Ohio. At the end of Historic Garden Week, The Ashland Garden Club started planning for next year’s event. Garden club members approach Ashland homeowners whose properties may interest attendees. Once properties are chosen, The Ashland Garden Club drafts the Ashland section of the Historic Garden Week’s guide book. Historic Garden Week wrapped up Saturday, April 30.
in “Citizen Verdict” (2003) starring Armand Assante, Roy Scheider and Jerry Springer. Paul Wilson has served as a producer, CEO of Wilson Media, writer and director of hundreds of television commercials and jingles, and performs with his brothers in their band, The Wilson Van. Brother of actor Patrick Wilson, Paul and Patrick spent summers in Big Stone Gap, where his father John was born and raised. To reserve tickets, go to the website: www. AshlandTheaterVA.org or call 804-304-5588. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., with the performance starting at 7 p.m.
‘A Day in May for MDA’ 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 Submitted photo 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, and raffle prizes. The cornhole tournament will be a double elimination blind draw, with registration open from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The tournament starts at 10:45 a.m. Cash prizes for first, second and third places will be based on the number of entries. To participate, the fee is $20 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Greater VA Chapter of MDA. As has been the tradition, funds will support the summer camp. The secure website for online donations is http://www. mdaevent.org/ADayForMda. The Facebook event page is https://www.facebook.com/ events/1119154931436571/. For more information, contact Savannah Scott at 804-427-5090 or mailto:info@erawoodyhogg.com.
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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. Baxter, 436515, is a (estimated) 5-year-old male Rottweiler. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Baxter came to the shelter earlier this month. He was not in the best condition, but we have since treated him and he looks so much better. He is very loving towards people and other dogs. He also does well on the leash. The shelter staff said they think he would make a great family dog. Hailey, 433882, is a (estimated) 2-year-old female domestic shorthaired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Hailey came to the shelter in early March. She was very pregnant. She gave birth to three beautiful kittens and has since finished nursing them. Hailey is ready to be adopted. She is a very sweet kitty who has a friendly personality. She is litter box trained too. She will do well indoors and outdoors. 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/.
PHHS PTSA seeks nominees for oďŹƒces 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
year. Open offices are: president, secretary, treasurer, vice president of fundraising, and hospitality. Those interested in holding office or nominating someone are urged to contact Melissa James Jackson, Daphne Smith Cox or Rosemargaret Maier.
West Hanover Band concert set at Center Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER – May 6 will feature a night of music at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. The West Hanover Band will perform for a free Heritage Music Night from 6:45 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 804-883-7378 or
visit www.montpeliercenter.org. Office hours for the Center are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. The building is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Theresa Bowen is the executive manager and Amanda Gardner is the administrative assistant.
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place to live are what he will miss most. “I love just the small town, I love that it’s quiet at night, I love going on walks and walking all over the town,� Kimble said. “Again, the people, we love that, we love the parks, again, walking to the parks with my kids. It’s just a great place to live.� Kimble received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University. His last day serving as clerk of council for the Town of Ashland will be May 4.
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Ashland, Kimble received young professional scholarships from the Virginia Municipal Clerk Associations and the International City/County Manager Association and completed the University of Virginia’s “Leading, Educating and Developing� (LEAD) program, according to the town’s website. As Kimble moves on to the next step in his career, he said the people he works with and the citizens who make Ashland an enjoyable
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Community united in face of an unbearable tragedy By Melody Kinser Managing Editor A little more than a week ago our community was changed when six young people were involved in a wreck that left two dead and four injured. Whether we knew any of them wasn’t an issue; they were part of Mechanicsville, our home. Word of the tragedy stretched across Hanover County quickly as people on social media, including our Facebook and Twitter accounts, started sharing information. This writer first learned the devastating news in a text from a co-worker. My attention then was focused on gathering accurate and comprehensive information law enforcement authorities were able to provide at that time. The wreck took place Saturday night, so I knew details from Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, would be limited. You can’t push for information as an investigation is ongoing, and you certainly can’t assume that every post online is correct. (Too bad all media outlets don’t understand that.) When contacted, Cooper was in the process of preparing a press release. With urgency, knowing
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there would be so many versions of the accident making the way around the county, Cooper’s information was immediately posted on our Facebook page, which means it also appeared on Twitter. The response was overwhelming as residents offered prayers for the victims and the injured, as well as their families and friends. It was difficult not to become emotional thinking about the losses and the loved ones trying to comprehend what happened. Friends held a vigil Sunday evening on the field at Lee-Davis High School, while others maintained a vigil of sorts at VCU Health Systems awaiting any word on their injured classmates. They also attempted to console the families. Don’t underestimate teenagers when it comes to compassion and sympathy. Having kept a close watch on the posts over the course of several days, the one thing that stood out was the sense of community, a oneness. As sad as I was for those impacted, the close-knit feeling of our neighbors in times of need served as a reminder that we are blessed to be here. Keep the families and friends of the victims and survivors in your prayers. Healing involves more than the physical body. Joy Monopoli Publisher Melody Kinser Managing Editor Denine D’Angelo Production Manager David Lawrence Sports Editor Meredith Rigsby News Editor Tom Haynie Sales Representative Sarah Suttles Sales Representative Online: www.mechlocal.com For news: news@mechlocal.com For events: events@mechlocal.com For advertising: sales@mechlocal.com For classifieds: cgrant@mechlocal.com For circulation: mwall@mechlocal.com
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A dad approaches the unapproachable By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
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hildren are full of surprises. Hardly a day passes when one of my children doesn’t ask an unexpected question, and I live in constant fear of not having the answers. This weekend, I was reminded that not all questions have acceptable answers, and not all problems lend themselves to a simple solution. Either for school or entertainment, my children spend a lot of time on the internet. Although they know little of card catalogs, the wonder of the internet provides answers to many of their questions. Like any good parent, I have warned them of the inaccuracy of some information available online, and some items printed as fact are sometimes far from the truth. The availability of information also
has drawbacks, especially for an 11year-old who is searching for answers about a condition that seems overwhelming and puzzling to a kid his age. My son Jack lives with the sad reality of muscular dystrophy. Through the years, we’ve had numerous conversations about Duchenne and his prognosis, always taking care to phrase things gently and offering hope for a young boy’s future. WebMD is a straight-laced medical site that does not pull punches, and provides realistic statistics for diseases like Jack’s. Unfortunately, his curiosity led him to the site this past weekend. What he discovered was disheartening and the expected life expectancy of kids with MD shocked and horrified him. The site listed a life expectancy of 20 for most patients with Jack’s condition. The realization of the cruelty of his disease upset him, but -- being
the trooper he is -- he didn’t want his mother or me to know what was bothering him. But, he couldn’t hide the crocodile-sized tears that streamed down his face. “I knew I would not ever get old, but I thought I would have time to go to college,” he said to two heartbroken parents. It’s a dose of reality that no child should endure, and no parent should confront, but that is the reality for children and families who suffer through chronic illnesses. I explained to Jack that not everything you read on the internet is true or confirmed, and no one knows exactly when life ends for MD sufferers. The thought of death is something Jack has lived with for most of his life, but seeing it in print brought it too close to home. I don’t offer this sad story as a see DAD, pg. 11
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L-DHS principal thanked for leadership and caring I want to express my sincere appreciation for the leadership at Lee-Davis High School. Not only is principal Charles Stevens an effective and involved leader, he truly cares about his students on levels that are important to our kids. The teachers, staff and guidance have incredibly difficult jobs juggling not only the educational aspect of our students’ experience but the emotional. It is not only in times of difficulty that I’ve witnessed this, but, as a parent volunteer, I have seen the extent to which teachers and administrators go beyond the call of duty to truly mentor and shape these kids into capable and compassionate people. They pose the questions that matter. “Who do you want to be?” I’m grateful every day for the guidance and influence that specific teachers have given to both of my children in their time at Lee-Davis. They have left lasting impressions on both of them.
I am always grateful to walk into a school where the principal and staff still ask about their former student (Shane) and celebrate his successes and directions with genuine hearts. The same goes for my current student (Makenzie). They celebrate her successes with me, or talk see LETTERS, pg. 16
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, May 7 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 Hwy. 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 Rd. in Mechanicsville sponsoring a play, “The Church,” at 4 p.m. performed by Jerusalem Baptist Church from Doswell. The cost is $15 and dinner is included. For more information, call 804517-5099, 804-730-0390 or 804781-0155. The American Legion and its Auxiliary will sponsor a Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m. at 8700 Bell Creek Rd. 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 804-3073437 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. Spaces are $15 without tables. For spaces, contact Tracy L. at 804-366-3131. The day will feature music, games, a bounce house, and free food. Laurel Meadow Elementary School will hold its Second Annual Laurel Meadow Rock-N-Roll 5K. Events will include the Meadow Mad Dash with Nutzy and other area mascots, an improved one-mile fun run, and the 5K. The Sons of Zebedee will be providing musical entertainment and Kona Ice will help keep you cool after a fun run. You can register now at http://lmes5k.weebly.com.
Country Club Drive in Ashland. The event will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by announcements and lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon, rain or shine. At the close of the tournament there will be dinner and awards. Golf fees are $100 per player or $400 for a foursome. Reception and dinner is an additional $25 per person. To sponsor the event, make check payable and mail to Hanover Industrial Air Park Business Association 2415 Westwood Ave. Suite B Richmond, VA, 23230. All proceeds from the golf tournament will be donated to the Air Park’s Security Cameras Campaign.
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The Hanover Industrial Airpark Business Association (HIAPBA) will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Hanover Country Club at 14313
Thursday, May 19 A planning meeting for the 50-year reunion of the Class of 1967 of the Maggie L. Walker High School will be held at 1 p.m. at the Fifth Baptist Church at 1415 W. Cary St. in Richmond. For more information, call Marvin Harris at 804-240-1418.
Saturday, May 21 Raider Royale, hosted by Center of the Universe Brewing Co. at 11293 Air Park Rd. in Ashland, will benefit Atlee High School Athletics. The event is being presented by Atlee High
School Athletic Boosters. For more information, or to sponsor a table, or to purchase tickets, visit www.goatlee.com.
Thursday, July 7 The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Human Services Meeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. For more information, contact Lisa Adkins at 804-365-4302 or email ldadkins@hanovercounty. gov. see CALENDAR, pg. 9
The monthly meeting of Friends of Hanover Dog Parks will begin at 6:45 p.m. at Pole Green Community Center at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JAMES CASH SR. James “Buddy” Arthur Cash Sr., was born February 3, 1934, in Ashland, to James D. Cash and Jeanett Banks Cash. He grew up in Ashland and was nine of 13 children. James was baptized at CASH Providence Baptist Church and attended John M. Gandy School in Hanover County. James retired from the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired in Sierra Vista, Arizona, where he spent his time raising his son and daughter, as well as various entrepreneur ventures. James moved to Phoenix, Arizona, 12 years ago. He spent the last years of his life spending time with his grandchildren, his friends and at the “the office.” James is survived by his son, James A. Cash Jr. and his wife, Ashly, and their three children, Bonita, Amber and Christopher, all of Osan, Korea; his daughter, Nicole Cash Forrester, her husband, John and two sons, John Jr. and Trajan, all of Phoenix, Arizona; and daughter, Carmen Cash and her son, Adrian, both of San Diego, Califorrnia; sisters,
Clarice Woods, Janice Spells and Sarah Carter; brother, Donald Cash and his wife, Vivian; various cousins, nieces, nephews and many, many friends. In lieu of cards and flowers, please make a donation to the Wounded Veterans Go Fund Account, https:// www.gofundme.com/ InHonor-of-J-Cash.
SHERRILL HEFELE Sherrill Ann Hefele, 73, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2016. Sherrill was born on October 28, 1942, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. John B. and Phyllis Ioratti; and one son, Thomas HEFELE Gerald. She is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Hefele of 54 years; her devoted children, Dr. William (Pam) Hefele of Ashland, Andrew Hefele of Raleigh, North Carolina and Melinda (Scott) Marlow of Rockville; sister, Kathy (Rich) Michels of Houston, Texas. She also is survived by her six grandchildren, Anne, Thomas, Kaitlyn, Fiona Hefele, Lauren and Ashley Stramaglia. Sherrill
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graduated from Reynolds Community College at the top of the class. Sherrill was a friend of Bill W. for 34 years, was a church lector and a member of the Befriender Ministry at the Church of the Redeemer. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 4, 2016) with a 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Services will be held at Church of the Redeemer at 8275 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GATILEE JACKSON Gatilee Jackson, 84, left this life on April 28, 2016, with her family by her side in Hanover County. Gatilee was born on May 2, 1931, in Hanover County, to Mattie Braxton and Walter Nelson and was one of eight children. Gatilee leaves to cherish her beautiful memory a loving husband, Monroe Jackson, and three children, Alease Harris (Howard), Teressa Moran (Allen) and Joseph Jackson Jr. She also is survived by one sister, Idea Johnson; eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed at Old Chestnut Grove Baptist Church in in Studley.
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Marquita Johnson, 44, of Chesterfield, passed away April 22, 2016. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at the Union Baptist Church in
Ashland, with the Rev. Daryl Leftwich, pastor, officiating. Inter ment was private. JOHNSON F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements (fedabney.com).
RAYMOND O. MILLS Raymond O. Mills, 80, of Doswell, went home to be with the Lord April 24, 2016. He was predeceased by one daughter, Mabel Mills; and one brother, Charles M i l l s . MILLS R aymond was an avid card and bingo player. He was employed at Flippo Mill for 31 years and retired from Hanover Fabricator after 12 years. Cherishing his memory are his devoted wife of 56 years, Carolyn; three children, Sylvia Reeders, Raymond Mills Jr. and Eliner Ware (Lindsey); three sisters, Dorothy Fountain, Cathrine Mills and Bessie Mines; four grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Homegoing services were held at noon Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell, with the Rev. Dr. E. Richard Swan, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in Belmont Cemetery. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements (fedabney. com).
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Craig A. Roberts, 56, of Nokesville, died Thursday, April 21, 2016. He was born September 29, 1959, in Fort Lee, to the late Alex Roberts and Dorothy Roberts. He was a ROBERTS graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Ashland, and also attended J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond. Craig was employed by Commercial Carpets of America (CCA) in Alexandria as a flooring estimator and was widely respected as an expert in his field. He was a passionate antique car lover, especially a huge Corvette fan, and also was an avid exercise enthusiast. As a devoted animal lover, he adored his three boxers, Dudley, Delilah and Star. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Livingston, and stepfather, William Livingston of Mechanicsville; sister, Donna Roberts of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; and brother, Jeffery Roberts Sr. of Richmond. He will be sadly missed by his nephew and nieces, Jeffery Jr. and his wife, Rachele, and their child; Brittany Keane and her husband, Kevan, and their three children; and Shelby Filiger and her husband, Eric. Craig was kind and giving to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. May 17, 2016, at Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Road in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Fauquier SPCA, Inc., P.O. Box 733, Warrenton, VA 20188 are suggested. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.
Sonia Rosado, 67, of the Bronx, New York, passed away April 24, 2016. Homegoing service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Union Baptist Church at ROSADO 310 North Snead Street in Ashland, with the Rev. Daryl Leftwich, pastor, officiating. Interment was private. For full obituary, please visit fedabney. com.
ANN SHAW Ann Shaw, wife of Nathaniel C. Shaw Sr., who preceded her in death, passed away peacefully April 20, 2016. She is survived by her stepson, Ronald Shaw; brothers, Floyd and Charles Folly; special nephew, Matthew Folly; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Providence Baptist Church in Ashland. Interment was in the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.
SAMUEL TRUMP Samuel Frederick Trump, 81, of Ashland, formerly of Crewe, departed this life on Tu e s d a y , April 26, 2016. He was married to the late Helen W. Trump and leaves a TRUMP son, daughter, grandkids, one great-grandchild and siblings. Fred served honorably in the U.S. Navy as a see OBITUARIES, pg. 16
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Thursday, Oct. 6 The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Human Services Meeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. For more information, contact Lisa Adkins at 804-365-4302 or email ldadkins@hanovercounty.gov.
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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – A dream recently came true for Larissa Wilkerson and her family when they received the keys to their new Hanover Habitat for Humanity home in Ashland. Because of the support of the community, the family has a safe and stable place to live with an affordable mortgage. “No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve to have a decent life,” Linda Tiller, Habitat executive director, said. “We deserve to feel strength and stability day after day. We deserve to know we have the power to take care of ourselves and build our own futures.” “At Habitat for Humanity, this is what unites us,” she added. “Through shelter, we empower.” “Our shared vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” Tiller said. “Because you, me, we -- we’re all humans. And every single one of us deserves the opportunity for a better future.” The Searson family is working toward their better future in a home under construction in Mechanicsville. They recently welcomed a new baby into the family and they look forward to bringing her home to this place they are helping
Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.
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to build. Those wishing to help Habitat move the Searson family into homeownership are invited to support the nonprofit with a donation of any amount, which, Tiller said, “helps to build safe, stable and affordable housing for families in our community.”
Some neighbors were not enthusiastic about the project that allows events throughout the year, and voiced objections to increased light, traffic and noise issues. Many wanted reduced operating hours, a measure recommended when the Hanover County Planning Commission approved the request, but supervisors opted to allow the facility to operate within its requested times. The indoor facility has no operating hour restrictions, but baseball will have to conclude by 10 p.m. Scott Courtney, vice president for Land Acquisition for Resource International, represented RVA Sports Park and said reduced operating hours placed unequal restrictions on the facility where a restaurant is planned. Courtney said the applicant made numerous changes to the
Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.
Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner
9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.
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Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.
proposed project to accommodate neighboring residences. A fourth ball field was originally planned but scrapped at a cost of $500,000 to $800,000 in annual revenue losses, according to the applicant. Hanover resident and current University of Richmond baseball coach Tracy Woodson said he welcomed the news of a facility like this coming to Hanover. “I think the money that it is going to bring to this area would be immense,” Woodson said. “I’ve seen it. This is my tenth year coaching college baseball and my third year back home, and I think this would be a tremendous attribute to the area.” But Troy Myers, who lives adjacent to the facility in Lakeridge Green, said the project raises quality of life issues for neighboring residents. Although he did not object to extended hours for the restaurant and indoor facility, he
did voice concerns regarding traffic, longer operating hours for the outside fields, extended lighting poles and lowered property values. “I understand they need to make a living, but I have to have a place to live,” Myers said. After hearing from about a dozen citizens equally divided between pro and con, supervisors voiced support for the project. “I think it’s a great facility,” Cold Harbor representative Scott Wyatt said. “I think it’s a great opportunity for Hanover County.” “You are talking about a class act facility right off the highway that is a good opportunity for Hanover County,” Henry District supervisor Sean Davis said. Ashland representative Faye O. Prichard voiced concerns over the extended hours for the outdoor facility, but voted for the approval that unanimously passed.
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LACKSBURG – Seyi Olusina of Beaverdam, a sophomore at Virginia Tech majoring in human nutrition, food, and exercise in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been selected as a Keystone Fellow. Olusina said he is a proud Hokie. He is working to become a physical therapist, so his major is human nutrition, foods, and exercise. He is 100 percent Nigerian and the first person on both sides of his family to be born in and go to college in the United States. Coming to Virginia Tech, he said he was excited, but he struggled to get a groove going in his first semester. Second semester, he came back determined to do better. He said he told himself that he needed to get involved and find something he is passionate about and pursue it. Some RA friends helped Olusina discover how much he cares about racial issues and helped him set up his first open dialogue with his residence hall. Since then, Olusina’s Tech journey has been amazing. He said he has found such a passion for serving others and helping in any way he can. He has found himself learning from the different leadership roles that he has, and it has been life-changing. Olusina’s journey at Virginia Tech is far from over, but, as of right now, he said it is more than he could have ever dreamed. Olusina added he is thankful for all the opportunities that he has at Tech, and he plans to always make the best of them. “From a young age I have been taught to take responsibility when I want to see change,” he said. “This requires me to get out of my comfort zone sometimes and be willing
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to spark the change.” He was pinned by Jay Read, a former student life coordinator in the Honors Residential College. In addition to a busy academic schedule and rigorous field of study, Tech students spend a considerable amount of time outside the classroom. The Division of Student Affairs created the Keystone Experience to capture what they learn during that time. The initiative helps students explore, practice, and live the Aspirations for Student Learning in a holistic sense, while reflecting on and understanding their strengths and goals in the context of service to others. Olusina is among 15 students recognized as the inaugural cohort of Keystone Fellows, a group who embody the Aspirations for Student Learning in their classrooms, student organizations, residence halls, places of employment, and within their social groups. Keystone Fellows personify a commitment to learning — both inside and outside the classroom — and they are devoted to improving themselves to better the world around them. “Our Keystone Fellows represent
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our Aspirations for Student Learning at their very best,” said Patricia A. Perillo, vice president for student affairs. “They are students who know, in their head and heart, what it means to be a Hokie — to be curious, to pursue self-understanding and integrity, to practice civility, to prepare to be a courageous leader, and to embrace Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) as a way of life. The potential in these students is extraordinary, and we in student affairs cannot wait to see the impact they’ll make on our university and beyond.” In the application process, the 2016 Keystone Fellows created digital stories, “This I Believe” statements, and an ePortfolio. A letter of recommendation was submitted for each applicant. On Tuesday, April 19, Olusina and the other 14 Keystone Fellows were inducted in a celebration with special guests from across the university, including President Tim Sands, Provost Thanassis Rikakis, and Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo. Each Fellow selected a mentor to participate in the pinning ceremony, underscoring the impact of mentorship in the Fellows’ success.
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Other options included installing a third rail in Ashland or doing nothing at all. Apparently, that letter has been a point of contention since its issuance and the resolution was an attempt to clarify the board’s position. At least, that’s how Henry District supervisor Sean Davis sees it. Davis said the letter was issued without his, or most of his colleague’s knowledge or approval. “The board was not made aware that Rhu had sent this letter out,” Davis said. “Once we heard about it, I said this was not accurate.” The recently approved resolution, in his mind, was a better reflection of the board’s position. “Rather than seeing this as a reversal in position, I see it more as the board taking action to correct something that was inaccurate,” Davis said. “More than revising its position, the board has made public its accurate position. The original position stated in the letter was not a position supported by this board.” Harris and then-board chair Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District, attended liaison meetings in Ashland regarding the project and the alternatives prior to issuing the letter, according to Davis. When board chair Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam District, first learned of the project, he vowed to conduct further studies and to protect western Hanover landowners as talk of the new rail line surfaced. In April, Stanley and Ashland representative Faye O. Prichard held an informational meeting at Patrick Henry High School attended by more than 600 people. Last week, the chair recommended approval of a resolution that withdraws the county’s support for the western route and suggests further study on the project. “We rescinded the county administrator’s letter of Jan. 7. That is a big part of it,” Stanley said. The chair said the original resolution cited new information gleaned at the public meeting that offered a
fourth solution that entailed making improvements to the current tracks in Ashland. Stanley said he removed referrals to that option because of unknowns surrounding those improvements. “I guess we really don’t know what that means,” Stanley said. “I know what it means to me, but it may not mean the same thing to the folks doing the survey.” A packed house of citizens listened as supervisors discussed the options and noted this resolution is the first step in a long process regarding highspeed rail. One Ashland resident who opposes the third rail option said the project could have a huge impact on the town. “Ashland has been an attractive place for people to come,” said Mike Booth. “We live on the tracks because we like it and our properties produce revenue. You put a high-speed track out there and revenue is going to drop. Maybe Hanover County doesn’t realize that . . . and maybe they don’t care,” Booth added. He favors another alternative route that locates the line east of Interstate 95. Prichard voiced her concerns. “What troubles me about the current options from DRPT is that we don’t really know what any of them mean,” she said. “I’d like to see some concrete answers before we take any position. It’s important for me that we not vote for something that we don’t understand.” Prichard said an issue that has divided portions of the county should be a rallying point for both sides. “In this process, the folks in Ashland and the western part of the county need to present a united front and take care of the county, take care of each other, and make sure that whatever option we adopt is best for us all as a whole.” The resolution passed unanimously and concluded, “. . . the Hanover County Board of Supervisors after consideration of the proposed alternatives rescinds the County Administrator’s January 7, 2016, letter and seeks to partner with the residents of Hanover County and the Town of Ashland to identify the best alternative for our community to provide safe and efficient freight and passenger rail service.”
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ANOVER — Hanover County honored its Emergency Communications Officers in a recognition ceremony April 11 at the County Administration Building. Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, read and presented Curt Shaffer, director of the Public Safety Emergency Communications Department, with a proclamation honoring the Hanover Public Safety Communications Officers for their dedication, service and sacrifice during National Telecommunicator’s Week. The board of supervisors establishes the second week in April each year as Hanover County Emergency Communications Officer Week. Stanley, representing the board of supervisors, praised all Hanover County Emergency Communications personnel for their service, noting the stress and demands placed on them each and every day, along with the great job they do. During the ceremony, Lindsey Palmen was honored as Hanover County Emergency Communications Officer of the Year for 2015. Palmen is a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and has been a member of Hanover County Emergency Communications since May 2012. She previously worked for Hanover County Animal Control and was nominated by her supervisors because of her outstanding dedication, professionalism and leadership ability. “Lindsey is a very valuable member of our 911 team and her dedication is exemplary. We are proud of her service to our department, our user agencies and the citizens of Hanover
County,” stated Charlie Udriet, deputy director of Emergency Communications. The department also honored Megan Nixon for Individual Performance during a Critical Incident involving a homicide on Pinhook Road in June 2015. Nixon received a call where the caller was in distress and needed immediate assistance. The caller was screaming for help and dropped the phone while struggling with her attacker. The caller was discovered by arriving officers badly beaten and she later succumbed to her injuries. Also honored for Outstanding Team Performance during a critical incident involving a pedestrian fatality that occurred in March 2015 where a driver left the road and the vehicle submerged in a pond near Covenant Woods were Communications Officers Cynthia Martin, Elizabeth Limerick, Tiffany Dowdy, Lisa Bryant, Bruce Moore and officer-in-charge Becky Newcomb. “These individuals displayed one of the finest examples of how emergency communications personnel work together during a time of crisis and performed as a great team under a very stressful event,” their supervisors said. Cynthia Martin was recognized as the Communications Training Officer of the Year for 2015 and senior supervisor Stacey Adams was recognized as the Supervisor of the Year for 2015. Senior communications officer Jude Dawson received the fifth annual Heins “Dedication to Duty” award for receiving the highest number of peer recognition cards during the past year. This award is named after retired cirector Phil Heins, who was present for the award. Several personnel were recognized for their years
of service: Jennifer Jamison and Merriel Smith (five years), Diane Branch, Julie Cooper, Tiffany Dowdy, Kim Martin, Bruce Moore and Megan Nixon (10 years) and Charlie Udriet (30 years). The department recognized Communications Officers Preston Main, Cynthia Martin, Casey Lawrence, Chris Gregory and Katie Sprouse for their outstanding performance utilizing the department’s automated Emergency Police, Fire and Medical Dispatch Protocols for having the highest annual EMD/EFD/EPD score’s for 2015. Also receiving special recognition were Stacey Lantz as the Information Technologist of the Year for the department and Charles Smith as the Radio Technician of the Year. Both were instrumental in several department projects the past year involving a radio system upgrade, phone system upgrade, transition to a new Computer Aided Dispatch system and the launch of Text 2-911. Also attending from county departments and agencies were Cecil R. Harris Jr., county administrator; civision chief Robbie Phipps, battalion chief Lyn Buchanan, and retired battalion chief Willie Jones from Hanover County Fire/EMS; Capt. Ricky Dandridge, Lt. Lonnie Carter and Deputy Jeff Cooper from the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Capt. Stanley Cook of the Pamunkey Regional Jail; and Kathy Berg representing the City of Richmond Emergency Communications. For more information about Hanover County Emergency Communications, call Charlie Udriet, deputy director of Emergency Communications, at 804-365-6311. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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source of pity, but as a reminder that there are people we pass every day who are dealing with unbelievable challenges. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, and, sometimes, our simple problems seem massive when they are only inconveniences. Then, there are people like Jack who face life daily knowing there is an uncertain future and realizing that life will only get more difficult as the years pass. In my mind, that’s true courage. In a society where the word hero is thrown around easily, these folks represent the real heroes in my mind. I also relay this story because I want you to know there is one little boy who gets up every day and faces enormous challenges with a smile. He’s a kid with the heart of a lion and the kindness of a saint. I often wonder where my family gets the strength to continue against such a grim and thoughtless opponent like Duchenne. That strength comes from Jack and his ability to make us all understand the journey is important even if the destination is unknown. We explained to Jack the numerous efforts and drugs that seem right around the corner that could extend his life and improve his day to day activities. We are all back on the same page, hoping for a treatment or cure that will come in time to help. After the whole episode, I asked Jack if he was still upset over what he read on the internet. In typical Jack fashion, he told me he understood and did not want us to worry about him. “I’m OK,” he said. No, Jack, you are much more than that. You are amazing and an inspiration to everyone you touch.
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Yellow Jackets win ODAC baseball title By Mark D. Robertson Lynchburg News & Advance LYNCHBURG – The ejecto-mitt. It sounds like something Billy Mays would have sold. But you don’t want the ejecto-mitt. You especially don’t want it in the ninth inning of a championship baseball game. “It’s the one spot in your glove that no matter what you do, the ball always flies out,” Randolph-Macon right fielder Rick Spiers explained. “And so before the game we were talking about it, and I [said] I didn’t have that spot.” Spiers was wrong, of course, and the timing couldn’t have been worse. Camped out underneath Ryan Peevey’s lazy fly ball, Spiers was ready to catch the five-ounce sphere that would clinch the Yellow Jackets the Old Dominion Athletic Conference baseball title. Instead, the ball popped out. A Hampden-Sydney run came home. Then Christian Cok balked home another, bringing the deficit to one with the tying run on second. But when ODAC Rookie of the Year Brian Goodwyn grounded a sharp one-hopper to first base, and when Travis Lodge snagged it and stepped on the bag, all the drama was forgotten: Randolph-Macon 6, Hampden-Sydney 5. The Yellow Jackets earned the ODAC title.
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“All right, now I’ve got to really lock in,” Cok remembered telling himself on the mound. “I gained more focus at that point. I never lost sight of the goal, and that was to get three outs and win us the game.” Cok and Spiers – both soph-
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omores for the No. 2-ranked team in Division III baseball – had never beaten their fiercest rivals. Sydney had swept the season series in both 2015 and 2016. “It makes it that much sweeter,” Cok said of the opposition.
“I mean, we wanted to win the championship, but to not let them have the championship is huge also.” Randolph-Macon had the upper hand heading into Sunday, however. The Yellow Jackets were yet to lose in the
ODAC tournament, meaning Hampden-Sydney would have to beat them twice to take the crown. Macon just needed to win once. Things looked good for the Tigers early. Goodwyn singled to lead off the game and scored on
an error, and Hampden-Sydney starting pitcher Zach Perkins was making the ODAC’s highest-scoring lineup look tame. But the Yellow Jackets had a plan against Perkins, generally Hampden-Sydney’s closer. “We knew when they threw Perkins that he was going to come out strong because he’s a closer, and that’s what he does,” Yellow Jacket head coach Ray Hedrick said. “But if we could ride it out and get to the middle of the game, he’d lose a little velocity and maybe some pitches would be elevated.” Their chance came in the fifth when No. 9 hitter Jeffrey Butler drew a leadoff walk. Spiers followed that with a double to deep center that tied the game and later scored on his way to tournament Most Outstanding Player honors. “Getting the leadoff guy on is a huge thing, and once we got that we wanted to put some pressure on them,” Spiers said. “I just got a pitch I liked and put a good swing on it.” Hampden-Sydney went to the bullpen after the fifth but to no avail. Macon added three more in the sixth – Spiers with a two-run double – and plated a sixth run in the bottom of the seventh. “We’re going to guys who got us here,” said Hampden-Sydney coach Jeff Kinne, acknowledgsee ODAC, pg. 14
R-MC tennis teams sweep into ODAC semis By Andrew Spencer for the Hanover Local ASHLAND – The RandolphMacon men’s tennis team made history on Saturday, defeating visiting Roanoke 5-4 to advance to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference semifinals for the first time since the program was established. They won’t be alone in the semifinals. The RandolphMacon women made short work of Guilford, sweeping the Quakers 5-0 in a ODAC women’s quarterfinal also held at the Yellow Jackets’ Banks Tennis Center Saturday. Randolph-Macon head tennis coach Charles Gray was especially proud of the men’s team for clinching its first trip beyond the conference quarterfinals. “It’s really exciting and I’m proud of the guys on this team,” said head coach Charles Gray. “It’s just fantastic.” Advancing didn’t come easy for the Yellow Jacket men, however. With the score tied at 4-4, it was up to Randolph-Macon’s No. 6 singles player Stuart McCroskey to book his teammates’ trip to the semifinals at Washington and Lee this weekend, McCroskey knocked off the Maroons’ Chris Teeple in straight sets to secure the Yellow Jacket victory. “I realized it was an important match when I noticed that literally everyone was standing around the court watching,” McCroskey said. “But I like to lock in. Survive and advance. But I felt like I was in control the whole time. It feels awesome to win today, but we’ve got more matches ahead of us. … We’re looking to win the ODAC, and this is just one step in getting there.” What might have been the
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Left, Randolph-Macon’s Baxter Carter winds up for a backhand shot during his doubles match with partner John Adam against Roanoke College’s Jacob Morris and Matt Kessler in an ODAC men’s tennis quarterfinal at Randolph-Macon Saturday. Bottom left, Yellow Jacket Melissa Tomlin returns a volley during her singles match against Guilford’s Riley Caruana in an ODAC women’s quarterfinal at RandolphMacon Saturday.
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Hanover goalkeeper Lexi McLaughlin (99) tries to block Patrick Henry’s Emily Flinn (10) from getting an open shot at the goal in the Patriots 10-7 win over the Hawks Thursday.
grittiest performance of the day, however, came from freshman Jacob Haines, who dropped the first set of his No. 3 singles match with Roanoke’s Jacob
Morris. But Haines battled back, punctuating winning points with, “Come on!” Haines said he didn’t let the pressure get to him.
“Honestly, when I was focused on wearing him down,” Haines said. “I kept thinking that as long as I could keep the ball in play and keep him mov-
ing, I’d come out on top. And after I won the second set, I was pretty confident that I was going to be taking the third set.” Gray praised the perfor-
mances of men’s team. “Jacob is a battler,” Gray said of Haines. “He’s the King of ‘Come On!’ That’s his go-to saying. And Baxter [Carter] had a good day. And it was nice to see Stuart close it out for us. You can’t get any better than that. You’re tied at 4-4, and it comes down to that one match.” So far, the men’s team seems to have exceeded expectations. “We were picked to finish sixth in the ODAC,” Gray said. “So to finish fourth in a really strong conference and to play our way through this match and be headed to the semifinals is fantastic. I don’t think words can really describe how excited we are to go forward next week to Lexington.” There was much less drama in the women’s quarterfinal. The Yellow Jackets were dominant from the start, sweeping all three doubles matches and in the first two singles matches that finished to end the Quakers’ season with a quick 5-0 win. There’s still plenty of tennis to be played, however. Both the men’s and women’s teams will be in action again in the ODAC semifinals at Washington and Lee Saturday. The finals will follow Sunday, again at Washington and Lee. Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
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Driver finds thrills in the fast and slow lanes By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Ray Black Jr. loves two potentially dangerous sports. In one, you try to avoid doing anything fast. In the other, you try to do everything fast. Black, from Palm Coast, Florida, is a commercial diver – a job in which you conduct every move deliberately and carefully. He is also a race-car driver – a job in which the goal is to do everything faster than your competitors. “They’re opposite there, but at the same time, they kind of go hand-in-hand in terms of the preparation and the measures you take,” Black said. “Before each dive, you’re looking over every chart and looking at your dive plan and going it two or three times to make sure your dive buddy knows everything – especially when you’re working in the water. … I just kind of took that to my racing.” The 24-year-old – who began his NASCAR career in the Camping World Truck Series in 2014 before moving up to the XFINITY Series full time this year – began scuba diving when he was 11. “I grew up diving – most of my life,” Black said. “That was always the kind of thing that kind of ran in my family, at least
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ing that his pitching staff was taxed headed into Sunday. “Sometimes it doesn’t work out for you and sometimes it does.” Sydney finally got to Randolph-Macon starter Nic Phelps in the eighth when Lee Carneal stroked a two-out, tworun home run – the only homer of the tournament – down the
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NASCAR XFINITY Series driver and hardhat diver Ray Black Jr. saws off the end of a pipe during a commercial salvage job.
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NASCAR XFINITY Series driver Ray Black Jr. talks to a crew member after the first heat race in the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond International Raceway on April 23.
with my dad.” Black’s father, Ray Black Sr., is a former military diver who founded the Commercial Diving Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1995. When the younger Black turned 18, he joined his dad in the family business, doing jobs such as underwater construction, salvage, and environmental cleanups. Black had no family back-
ground in auto racing. His interest was piqued by computer games and television instead. He eventually convinced his dad he was interested in racing, and the elder Black researched the racing scene in Florida as thoroughly as he would a dangerous dive job. The younger Black is focused on racing right now, though he remains active in the diving
world – even if he can no longer dive as frequently throughout the year with the long XFINITY Series season. For a diver, too long a break from diving can cause problems “You get a little rusty, definitely,” Black said. “There are things that you just miss going right back to the diving world. You definitely have to be right on top of it getting back to
left-field line that cut the lead to 6-3. And after Hampden-Sydney ace Reggie Johnson turned in a scoreless eighth, the Tigers were ready to attack. Kinne and the Sydney team were visibly drained after the rally fell just short. “They all hurt the same. It doesn’t get any easier,” Kinne said, recalling past late exits from the tournament. “You try to tell yourself it’s going to, but
you want to win. And when it’s a one-run game and you think you’ve got a shot, your emotions are running high and then it gets pulled out from under you. It’s hard. … I don’t know if I’d rather lose 6-1 than 6-5.” For Randolph-Macon, a team with 11 roster seniors, the mood was excitement rather than relief. It was Hedrick’s third ODAC title as skipper and the Jackets’ first since they won it all as the No. 6 seed in 2013.
This year, though, is different. Macon has won a schoolrecord 32 wins and has garnered unprecedented national attention that’s been hard to ignore. “We have a very strong chance to be the No. 1 seed in the South Region and potentially the No. 1 team in the country after this weekend,” Hedrick acknowledged, “and if you’d told me that when [former assistant and now Roanoke College head
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[diving].” Diving references are all over his car and gears. The team’s main sponsor is Scubalife.com. His father’s school, Commercial Diving Academy is another sponsor as is an affiliated dive certification organization, the National Academy of Scuba Instructors (NASE). His diving experience – especially his commercial diving work – has given him a ready-made role in one of NASCAR’s big initiatives: the NASCAR Green program. He hopes that a growing stature in the racing world will help him become a voice for the oceans. “I like the ocean a lot, obvi-
ously. I live on the beach,” Black said. “It would be cool to be an ambassador for the diving side of it, going green and things like that. If NASCAR would like to get into ocean [issues], I would like to take hold of that, be a spokesperson for it and given them some advice.” Black hopes to have a long career in NASCAR, even if it interferes with his diving. But he hopes to stay in the diving world. “Diving is a thing I want to have a long-term relationship with,” he said. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
C – Hunter Hensley, Bridgewater 1B – Travis Lodge, RandolphMacon 2B – Chadwick Feeley, Washington and Lee 3B – Jacob Fontana, HampdenSydney SS – Lee Carneal, HampdenSydney ODAC All-Tournament Team OF – Michael Trentham, Most Outstanding Player: Rick Randolph-Macon Spiers, OF/P, Randolph-Macon OF – Joe Coleman, Shenandoah P – Nic Phelps, RandolphOF – Christian Sanderson, Macon Randolph-Macon P – Tom Concklin, Washington DH – Dustin Wiles, Hampdenand Lee Sydney
coach] Matt McGuire and I recruited these [seniors] back in 2012, I would have told you you were crazy.” Mark Robertson can be reached at mrobertson@newsadvance.com.
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Cadet Engineer during the Korean War from 1952 thru 1956. He was a member of the Metropolitan Lodge #11, AF & AM, in Richmond. Fred was employed as Service Engineer for W. Wallace Neale Co., performing Boiling Plant start-up and service work for over 12 years. He enjoyed performing Mechanical Disciplines for several Virginia companies. Fred owned BEMCO Mechanical Inc., for 11 years, serving as Engineer, Project Manager and President. A great asset to the community, he will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 29, 2016, at Crewe Cemetery on Falls Road in Crewe. Online condolences can be made at jennings-mcmillianfuneralhome.com.
about any concerns because they genuinely love to talk about the contributions their students make to not only the school community, but the community of Mechanicsville. They are truly concerned with shaping these kids into responsible adults! I know that those same people are grieving right now. Grieving with the families, the students, the community as a whole. This is precisely why Tradition and Pride is their motto. With a truly compassionate and concerned leader in place, I take comfort in knowing that this tragedy will be handled in ways that will help to unite,
RUTH TYO Ruth Ownby Tyo, a longtime resident of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2016, surrounded by family members. She is survived by her two loving daughters and their families; her brother, Lawrence Ownby, and his family; and many other Ownby descendants. Ruth was born and raised in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. After graduating from high school, she went to work at the Tennessee Eastman Company in Oakridge. Towards the end of World War II, Ruth headed West to California, where she met and wed Gerald Tyo and raised her family. She owned and operated La Red Swan Beauty Salon for many years in Northern California. During that time she secured a home built in 1857 in Ashland for her parents, Lawrence and Katie Ownby. They opened it as a boarding house. Eventually, Ruth moved to Ashland to heal and grow our students. God bless you and thank you to all the staff at LeeDavis. Melanie Rodriguez Mechanicsville
Resident: check for yard chemicals Ah, spring is here! The scent of ... chemicals is in the air. As I walk through my Mechanicsville neighborhood, not only do I smell lawn chemicals, but yard signs proclaiming the yard to be “mosquitofree” have been popping up like mushrooms after the rain. Please, before you decide
help them run the boarding house until they passed away. She continued on as owner and operator of the boarding house on South Center Street to age 92. She was frequently seen on her porch swing greeting people and watching the trains go by. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was in Woodland Cemetery in Ashland.
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to spray your yard with these chemicals, do some research. Find out what chemicals are being sprayed and look them up. Many of these sprays kill butterflies, ladybugs, lightning bugs, endangered bees, and other beneficial insects. Mosquitoes usually do not stray too far from the area in which they live. You can prevent a great number of mosquitoes in your yard by emptying out any small containers that contain water (for example, plant saucers) treating water features in your yard with organic “mosquito dunks,” regularly emptying and cleaning out birdbaths, and cleaning out your gutters and downspouts. Judy Thomas Mechanicsville
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