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Vol. 1 No. 45 Richmond Suburban News | May 11, 2016

Turnout moderate for uncontested election By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

ASHLAND – Despite the rainy weather, approximately 250 residents came out to Ashland Town Hall to vote in the Tuesday, May 3, General Election, which included a special election to fill the vacated seat of former mayor and council member, Faye O. Prichard, who resigned after being elected to represent the Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The uncontested ballot saw incumbents George F. Spagna Jr., Independent, SPAGNA re-elected as town council member with 232 votes, or 31.61 percent, and Steven P. Trivett, Independent, re-elected as a council mem-

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ber with 239 votes, or 32.56 percent, according to unofficial election results from the Virginia State Board of Elections website. Newcomer Kathy Abbott, Independent, also was elected to the Ashland Town Council with 238 votes, or 32.43 percent, according to unofficial results. She fills the seat held by Ned Henson, who chose not to seek reelection. ABBOTT TRIVETT For the special election, James R. “Jim” Foley, Independent, who also ran uncontested, won the vacant town council seat with

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Ashland Strawberry Faire is “just around the corner” and organizers are looking for participants to join in on the fun at the two free non-competitive pageants. The Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, on the streets around the campus of RandolphMacon College. Sasdra Griffin, pageant director, said, “We welcome our participants to express their love of the strawberry in their see FAIRE, pg. 2

260 votes or 98.86 percent. He fills the seat previously held by Prichard. There were 25 write-in votes in the general election, representing 3.41 percent of votes; and three write-in votes for the special election, representing 1.14 percent of votes. Although the rain may have had a slight impact on voter turnout, “over 250 residents voted and with a largely uncontested election, I’ll take that as an endorsement of the candidates on the ballot,” Mayor Spagna said. Newly-elected town council members will take office on July 1 and serve a fourFOLEY year term. Foley, winner of the special election, will take office immediately and serve until June, 30 2018.

Ashland HCSB rep: no regrets By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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About 20 kids showed up at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center on Monday, May 2, to audition for the upcoming production of “The Wiz.” The Center Players are producing their 10th musical production this summer at the Hanover Tavern. Rehearsals started Monday, May 9, and will continue through June 16 at the Center. 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. For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804-339-6175 or loriefoley@ comcast.net. See related photo on page 12.

ASHLAND — More than three decades ago, Henry “Hank” Lowry accepted a position on a special education committee formed by Nina Peace, then a member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. That began a lifelong interest and commitment to public education that culminated in his appointment to the Hanover County School Board four years ago. As Lowry prepares to complete that term this week, the

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Years after that first appointment, 10 of the Lowrys’ 12 grandchildren either attend or will attend Hanover County Public Schools. “I’ll always maintain an interest in public education in Hanover County,” Lowry said last week. “I’ve always had a love for the public school system. A successful public education system is the key to having a successful nation,” he added. The Ashland realtor decided another four-year commitment was just too much and will not seek reappointment to the school board. “We always think about the future and what it holds. For my wife and I, the future is now and we want to do some things we’ve always wanted to do,” Lowry said. “It’s the right time.” It’s not that the education fire isn’t still burning in Lowry’s belly. It is. “If we had two-year terms, I’d be at the board of supervisors meeting, placing my name in nomination,” he said. “But, it’s also good to let some-

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one else have a chance and let them share their ideas on the board.” With a system that is still rebounding from serious cutbacks due to economic factors beginning in 2007, Lowry said he is proud of what this school board has been able to accomplish. Since Lowry took his seat, four other new members have followed. He said he thinks that accounts for the influx of new ideas, a renewed commitment to transparency, and a number of new and innovative programs in Hanover schools. “I would like to see the board leadership rotate each year. I think every board member is fully capable of assuming that role and should have the chance. It’s not rocket science,” Lowry said. He points to expanded Career and Technical curricula and the creation of the new Governor’s Summer School as positive achievements during his tenure, although he admits some of the innovations didn’t come easy. “Some board members were not in favor of these programs. I remember a tough 4-3

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vote on many of these issues,” Lowry said. Some of those successes were motivated by gathering outside input, a method Lowry endorses and favors. He said it’s important for parents and school administrators to work together to create innovative and new programs. “I think the role of the school board is to listen to the parents and the educators and find how to marry the two approaches,” Lowry said. He also has pushed for better communication between the board of supervisors and the school board. “We have to recognize our responsibility to the people who appointed us. They have a responsibility to the people who elected them,” he said. The Ashland representative also has questioned the validity of SOL (Standards of Learning) testing, likening it to a form of memorization that detracts from creative thinking and problem solving skills. “One size never fits all when it comes to education,” he said. As Lowry prepares to com-

plete his term, he is exiting with many fond memories and newly formed relationships he treasures. “One of the greatest pleasures of the job was working with Dr. Jamelle Wilson, a person I consider one of the top five people I’ve encountered in my life,” Lowry said. “I’ve been lucky to work with some of the greatest people in the world at Hanover schools.” He also credits former Ashland school board representative Sue Watson for her help in assisting him when he first arrived on the board. “We met once a week for the first couple of months and she was very helpful with questions I had,” Lowry said. Lowry and his wife Cindy now plan to spend some time with their dozen grandchildren and do some things they’ve put off in the past. “We want to do some things we want to do,” Lowry said. But, he also leaves the post with a healthy respect for responsibilities and the dedication required to achieve success. “It’s one of the hardest things I ever did, but I loved every minute of it.”

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue April 24

Suspect stole items on Shiloh Place.

Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Harver Way.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Georgetown Road.

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

Suspect stole items from listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Ashland Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect provided false information to law enforcement on Autumn Ridge Lane.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Walking Horse Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Katy Lane.

Suspect stole items on Chamberlayne Road.

Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Pond Place Way.

April 28

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Leadbetter Road.

Suspect obtained items fraudulently on Patrick Henry Boulevard.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Atlee Road.

Suspect stole items on Sliding Hill Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Hanover Green Drive.

Suspect was driving after being declared a habitual offender on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Hickory Drive. Suspect stole items from listed location on County Complex Road.

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April 26

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

April 27

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Springhill Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Taylors Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Henrico County Line/ Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Tarragon Drive.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect stole items on Lewistown Road.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Meadowbridge Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Lakeway Drive.

April 29

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Atlee Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Loganberry Court.

Suspect stole items on

April 30

Suspect fled scene of accident on Atlee Road/ Chamberlayne Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect passed counterfeit bills on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect passed counterfeit bills on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

May 1

Suspect passed counterfeit bills on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Denise Lynn Court.

Suspect assaulted victim on Shady Knoll Lane.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Henrico County see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4

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Hanover Business Council, Tavern join to network By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

HANOVER — Hanover County elected officials, government officials and legislative representatives recently gathered for a legislative reception sponsored by the Hanover Business Council and hosted by the Hanover Tavern Foundation. The Tavern’s new Coach House provided the ideal location for officials to gather and network in a relaxed social setting that included hors d’oeuvres and live music. It also was a good opportunity for the group to gather

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The Hanover Business Council and Hanover Tavern attracted quite a crowd for the legislative reception. With food provided by the Tavern, attendees enjoyed some tasty treats in the photo at left. At right, Assistant County Administrator John Budesky, left, Henry District supervisor Sean Davis and Amanda Kossoff of New York Life enjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of the evening.

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In the photo at left, Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-Hanover, left, Ashland Town Manager Charles Hartgrove and Hanover County’s County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. exchange ideas at the legislative reception sponsored by the Hanover Business Council. Middle, Hanover County School Board member John Axselle, Beaverdam District, left, talks with Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. Right Wayne Hazzard, left, South Anna District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, chats with Lou Ann Jewell, who serves as chair of the Ashland Planning Commission.

in less formal settings. Business Council president Mark Creery greeted the group and congratulated

attendees from Richmond on a successful legislative session. “We’re honored to host our state and local govern-

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Suspect fled scene of accident on Mountain Road.

Suspect passed stopped school bus on Silverstone Drive/Roseland Court. Suspect used victim’s information without

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ment officials after a productive General Assembly session earlier this year,” Creery said. He said the Hanover

Business Council is focused on promoting local businesses and supporting their efforts. “This event is just one way

to bring our local government and business communities together and keep our lines of communication open,” Creery said.

permission on Lynnshire Court.

Suspect stole items on Courtland Farm Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Catlin Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location on Mill Valley Road.

Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Stone Spring Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on West Wenlock Drive.

Suspect stole items from

He said events like the Tavern reception allow business leaders and government see BUSINESS, pg. 5

listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect fled scene of accident on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Suspect threatened victim on Crossover Drive.

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tives hut near the river. The group crossed the Pamunkey in a dug out boat polluted by Fields’ uncle to cross in to King William County where they eventually contacted Union soldiers who placed them on barges to safety along the York River. They arrived at Fort Monroe as freed people, and George rose out of slavery citizens all coming together to make progress in Hanover County,” Creery said. Randolph-Macon College and the Richmond TimesDispatch also sponsored the event with food provided by the Tavern’s restaurant.

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ANOVER — If walls could talk in old historic homes, Nutshell would have a long and illustrious story to convey. The pre-Civil War residence that is located behind the county’s Administrative Building now sits idle, and last week, county officials razed the property citing safety concerns. The home was built by the Winston Family, and descendants lived in the home until after the Civil War, surrounded by 600 acres adjacent to Hanover Courthouse. In its heyday, the home was a center of activity hosting dances and serving meals on court days, but a significant legacy surrounding the building involves Martha Ann Fields, a slave who lived at Nutshell with her family from 1855 to 1863. Fields’ son, George Washington Fields, wrote an autobiography describing the family’s escape from Nutshell and their journey to Freedom at Fortress Monroe. The younger Fields describes life at Nutshell where his mother worked in the kitchen. In 1863, a skirmish erupted near the Courthouse, and Ms. Fields gathered her family and followed Union soldiers as they retreated toward the peninsula.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Moving forward will literally be a step at a time By Melody Kinser Managing Editor When the phone rang, the conversation started out in the usual fashion, asking how to submit an item for publication. Then, as her voice started to fill with emotion, I knew this wasn’t just a typical submission. Donna Ballard, the mother of Dylan Ballard, who was killed in the tragic truck crash April 23 on Cold Harbor Road, was seeking direction on submitting a letter to the editor, pointing out that it would be much too difficult to try to remember everyone who had helped the family in some way following her son’s untimely death. That’s why she wanted to know if it would be possible to send a letter in as a means of sharing the family’s appreciation for all the love and support during one of the most horrific times in their lives. Upon extending our sympathies for her loss, her following words were said as she choked on tears. We talked a few minutes about loss and how the lives of those left behind are never the same. I hope talking to a stranger about what she was going through provided even a moment to help

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ease her pain. We also talked about the unity within our community. This wasn’t a Mechanicsville loss — it was one that impacted Hanover County. Her letter, which appears on this page, is one of grace as she speaks on behalf of her family about the love and support they have received in what will be one of the darkest and bleakest times in their lives. Pray for them.

‘Looking Good Award’ in Cherrydale community As of May 1, the Cherrydale Civic Association has been acknowledging residents who have made improvements to their landscaping and/or homes. A “Looking Good Award” sign will be placed in the front yard (with permission) of the “winning” property for one month. All Cherrydale residents are encouraged to participate in the venture to improve the appearance of Cherrydale East and West. As an association member said, “Taking pride in the appearance of our neighborhood greatly helps to improve property values!” Bravo for this initiative!

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Spring and the exuberance of youth By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Springtime in Virginia is almost musical, and the splendor of a drive in the country is a quick reminder of why the Old Dominion is a fine place to be as the seasons change. Budding dogwoods and blazing azaleas evoke a sense of peacefulness that is almost calming as spring breaks around the River City. But, there’s a serious danger that lies hidden in the reinvigorated mood that affects all of us, but, more specifically, pinpoints youth. The first sign of warm weather unleashes a myriad of emotions for adolescents, and the wonderment of renewal and a zest for life is something we’ve all felt as teenagers. For parents, the onset of warm weather presents a new set of challenges as their kids begin to feel their sprouting wings and seek more and

more independence to be out and about, enjoying the joys of spring. Unfortunately, the season is one of the most deadly for that particular age group, and the recent tragedy in Mechanicsville alerts us all to what can happen when normal, good judgment is replaced with hormoneenhanced enthusiasm. For the families involved, the impact is unimaginable and not a single parent hasn’t thought of them as the week passed with somber reminders of just how special every child is, and the loss it represents to a family and a community when their lives are so tragically cut short. The lives lost on Cold Harbor Road affected a community, and reminded us that tomorrow is never guaranteed, and life is fragile even for teenagers who feel a sense of invincibility. None of this provides comfort for the grieving friends and family

of the young men whose lives were ended that night, but it should offer a stark warning to parents of children who drive during spring and summer months. Sure, it’s a fact that kids drive to and from school all year long, but spring and summer offer increased risks. In many instances, kids are driving to unfamiliar places during these months and routine trips to school are replaced by routes to the beach or the lake. And, it’s a fact that kids drive more during these months and carry more passengers in their cars. Some safety experts have summized that a car full of passengers is more distracting to a young driver than texting. I think every discussion I’ve had with my friends regarding the accident has ended with a familiar refrain. see SPRING, pg. 10

LETTERS | Reader Views

Crash victim’s family tells of love and blessings Words can’t express enough the gratitude we have for the outpouring of love that we have received from each and everyone of you. So many have blessed us beyond our wildest dreams. April 23 was the worst day of our lives. It’s the phone call no one wants to receive . . . We would like to thank Monaghans for the personal attention that they gave to Dylan and our family. They truly treated us like family. Carefully, Jerry, Burt, Will and Cathy held our hands and walked each step with us. We could not have been taken care of any better. Washington Memorial Park assisted us with every step we needed to take at the cemetery. Samuel and Jackie carefully guided and helped us with details that were so difficult to make. To the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Hanover County Fire-EMS, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, Medevac and MCV (VCU Health Systems), thank you. We cannot imagine what each of you go through every day, especially Saturday, April 23, upon arriving to

discover six beautiful children. Pedals & Things blessed us with the arrangement upon his casket. They incorporated Dylan’s LD football helmet and cleats with Lee-Davis High School colors. Mechanicsville Christian Center welcomed us with open see LETTERS, pg. 10

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings The 4th Annual Bluegrass Festival will get underway at 2 p.m. at the Ashland Moose Lodge. The event will feature bands, crafts, corn hole and horseshoes. For more information, call 804-798-4310. 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. An FFA Truck Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of the LeeDavis High School stadium. The public is invited to participate in the second annual FFA Truck Show at L-DHS. No pre-registration is needed; it is open to the first 180 entries starting at 10 a.m. The cost to show is $15 for students and $20 for adults. Multiple entries are welcome. For more information, contact FFA advisors Cindy Green or Jessica Kreye at 723-2245. A Church Yard/Bake Sale, sponsored by the Lebanon United Methodist Women, will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lebanon United Methodist Church at 8492 Peaks Road in Hanover. There will be “something for everyone.” A hot dog lunch and drinks will be available for sale. Laurel Meadow Elementary School will hold its Second Annual Laurel Meadow RockN-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. The Master’s House is having a church-wide yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon at 11310 Washington Highway south of Ashland on U.S. 1 (just north of Lewistown Road). Items for sale include office furniture and numerous supplies, twodoor metal cabinets, kitchen appliances, framed art, outdoor table, garden arch, printer, red children’s wagon, Anchor Hocking 8” plates, china, large catering chafing dishes and sterno, kitchen table and chairs, nursery changing table and supplies, Longaberger baskets, and Adora dolls (not Dora). For more information, call Sally at 804-569-1203.

Sunday, May 15 The West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad will host an EMS Week Open House from noon to 3 p.m. at 17005 Beaver Dam Road in Beaverdam. The family event features Life Safety & Injury Prevention information, kids’ games and entertainment. Food will be available, as well as a community blood drive, search and rescue dogs, and law enforcement officers. There is no admission fee. For more information, call 804883-6336.

Monday, May 16 The Hanover Industrial Airpark Business Association (HIAPBA) will host its annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Hanover Country Club at 14313 Country Club Drive in Ashland. The event will begin with registration at 10:30 a.m., followed by announce-

ments 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.

Tuesday, May 17 The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will meet at 6 p.m. at Debbie’s Kitchen at 13155 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. The guest speaker will be John Adams, Republican candidate for Virginia Attorney General. For more information about the meeting, or becoming a member of the HRWC, contact Liza Bradford, president, at elizabeth.bradford@ hrwomen.com or visit www. hrwomen.com. 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.

meets in Williamsburg-A, located near the main entrance to the hospital. For more information, call Mike Rollston at 804-232-1961.

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.

Friday, May 20 Winn’s Baptist Church will be host for a gospel music concert at 7 p.m., ministering with their music will be Master’s Hand Quartet. Winn’s is located at 12320 Winns Church Road in Glen Allen. A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 804-798-5512, 804-798-5513, 804-798-6179 or Carlton at 805-651-4544.

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.

Sunday, May 22 St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland will be observing its Sesquicentennial with a big celebration. The festivities will begin at the 10 a.m. service with Holy Eucharist, a brass quintet, and guest preacher, the Rev. Canon Pat Wingo, Canon to the Ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. A catered luncheon will immediately follow the service. Also planned are children’s activities, an historical display, and a video montage produced by youth group members featuring interviews of parishioners of all ages. All current and former priests, deacons, parishioners and friends of St. James the Less are invited. The date the Council of the Diocese of Virginia sanctioned the formation of a new congregation was May 18, 1866. The name for the parish, St. James the Less, came as a result of the link with St. James Episcopal Church in Richmond. At that time, Ashland was a

small village where residents of Richmond spent their summers. A Facebook event page has been created with information about the celebration, including opportunities to support the event through the purchase of commemorative merchandise, 8x10” prints and packets of note cards that incorporate a sketch of the church building, as well as commemorative cups. The church also is selling Snow White Inn Barbeque to help underwrite the cost of this special event. Sales are pre-sale only at $12 a pound, available through the church’s website, Facebook page, and at the church, with pick-up between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, May 21. Complete information regarding the celebration is available at http://www. stjamestheless.com/content/stjames-the-less-sesquicentennial. RSVPs and questions may be directed to Margaret Rush at 804-798-6336.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals ALEASE COLEMAN Alease Coleman, 96, of Ashland, departed this life April 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Coleman; son, Neverette Coleman; and parents, Kate Lewis Jones and Callas Jones. She leaves to cherish her loving memory three sons, R e v . Irvin COLEMAN Coleman, Louis Coleman Sr. (Doris) and Eugene Coleman (Deborah); three daughters, Susie Woodard (Rev. Dennis Sr.), Alease Dickerson (Warren Jr.) and Rev. Kate Mason (Rev. Marvin); daughter-in-law, Thelma Coleman; brother, Irvin Jones (Evelyn); nine grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at the Brown Grove Baptist Church at 9328 Ashcake Road in Ashland, with Rev. Darius Beechaum officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens. March Funeral Home at 2110 East Laburnum Avenue was in charge of arrangements.

FLETA COLLIER Fleta Ann Collier, age 80 years, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord May 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Collier, and daughter, Donna Gayle. She is survived by her children, Chris (Donna), Ann (Buzz) and Ken (Debra); grandchildren, Tina (Steven), Bill, Jonathan (Kristy), Ryan, Shannon (Taylor), Kenny, David (Sonni) Christine (Luke) and Bradley; greatgrandchildren, Savannah, Morgan, Madelynn, Abigail,

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Sadie, Zoey, Kaili, Bryndle and Jaxson. She was a member of the Ashland Church of God, where she served faithfully for many years. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the Ashland Church of God at 407 Myrtle St. in Ashland. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Bliley’sStaples Mill was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES COX James William “Jim” Cox, 80, of Powhatan, born in Buffalo, New York, and raised in Carson, by Ryland and Inez King, went suddenly home to his Lord April 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Stephen, who died of Leukemia. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Viv i an Mitchell COX Cox of Emporia; his three daughters, Valarie C. Ayers (Jack) of Powhatan, Veanne Cox of New York and Vanita C. Mattson (Rick) of Tampa; brother, Jack R. Cox (Judy) of Rockville; five grandchildren, Brandon Ayers, Travis Ayers (Lauren), Langley Mattson, Orlea Mattson and Waverly Mattson; one greatgranddaughter, Julianne. He graduated from the University of Richmond and served his country in the United States Air Force, and had a long career with C&P Telephone Co. He gave tirelessly of himself as a volunteer to make our world a better place. He was a founding member and former president of the Candlelighters (an organization at the forefront of research and care for children with cancer). He served for 15 years at the

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“For One Another” Cancer Camp, was a lifelong blood donor (one of few recognized for giving over 10 gallons) and Huguenot Ruritan member (former President). He loved his church and served in many roles. He loved to sing and was a dedicated choir member and all-purpose man of God. There was a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the May Memorial Baptist Church in Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to May memorial Baptist Church youth fund. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

CLARENCE DEMPSEY Clarence Edward Dempsey, 68, of Ashland, passed away on May 3, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his son, H.D. Dempsey; sister, Nancy Rice; nephews, who he raised as his own, Scott Rice and Jimmy Dempsey. Clarence was a longtime employee of Baker Equipment and Ditch Witch of Virginia. Services will be private. Interment was at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia. To honor Clarence’s wishes, please consider donating to Disabled American Veterans, dav.org, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, in lieu of flowers. The Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway was in charge of arrangements

PETER R. FALBO Peter R. Falbo, 73, passed away in his home on April 30, 2016. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of the late Peter Falbo and Virginia “Dede” Falbo. He is survived by his wife, Susan; sister, Rae Chornenky; daughter,

Catherine Falbo; son, Brian Falbo (Jenn); stepson, Brian Morris (Maile); stepdaughter, Sarah Morris (Chris); six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Pete graduated from Arizona State University before attending Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky. A dedicated and progressive pastor, Pete served the United Methodist Church in various churches in Southern California for 37 years before retiring in 2007. After moving to Glen Allen, Pete continued to work part-time with churches that needed interim pastoral leadership. In his years of ministry, he enjoyed being up to date in contemporary New Testament and Jesus scholarship. An avid golfer and sports enthusiast, Pete could be found on the golf course in nearly all kinds of weather, and following sports on TV when he wasn’t at church or on the golf course. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Kenwood United Methodist Church at 11208 Elmont Road in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carcinoid Cancer Foundation at www.carcinoid.org.

WALTER HARRIS Walter Ralph Harris, 81, of Beaverdam, passed away on May 1, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Helen Hall Harris; children, Don R. Harris (Ann), David G. Harris (Kim) a n d HARRIS We n d y H. Haupt (Butch); nephew, Bart Bass; eight grandchildren, Michael, Catherine, Lauren, Sydney, Taylor, Caroline,

Hannah and Heather; three great-grandchildren, Emerson, Sutton and Hensley; and two sisters, Agnes Reed and Mildred Haley. Ralph was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church and Gideons International. He retired from Virginia Dominion Power after 37 years of service. Funeral services were held at noon Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the Shiloh United Methodist Church at 17420 Shiloh Church Road in Montpelier. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Cemetery Fund, c/o Sam Moody, 17301 Bandana Farm Ln., Beaverdam, VA 23015.

HELEN JOHNSON Helen Sheiner Johnson, 92, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord on May 5, 2016. She was the daughter of the late William and Ida Sheiner. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Johnson. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Johnson and Ellen Johnson; sister-in-law, Catherine Sheiner; and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was an active member at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland. Interment followed at Woodland Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the church. Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

HAZEL KNEPPER Hazel Stanley Knepper, age 92, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord May 3, 2016. She is survived by two sis-

ters, Etta Dawson and Marie McMillen (Dan); a brother, Ralph D. Stanley (Barbara); a great-great-nephew, Matthew C. Windham, who was like a son to her; and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Slash Christian Church Cemetery in Ashland.

JESSIE MEREDITH Jessie Honeycutt Meredith, 91, of Glen Allen, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina, the youngest of 10 children. Jessie worked for A.H. Robins for 30 years. She volunteered at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital-Forest for 15 years, where she crocheted many of the baby hats for newborns. She was a longt i m e member of Glen Allen MEREDITH Baptist and current member of Lakeside United Methodist. Jessie was a supporter of lifelong education and believed if you educate a man, you educated one person; if you educate a woman, you educate a family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Minor Mason Meredith, and son, Minor Mason “Bud” Meredith II. She is survived by her daughter, Ann Meredith Gareau (Paul); grandchildren, Jason Gareau (Kate), Jamie Meredith, Michael Meredith, Steven Meredith (Sheena) and Jennifer Meredith; greatgrandchildren, Stella, Mirabelle and Alex Gareau, Liam and Nina Meredith and Madison Hodges. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, see OBITUARIES, pg. 9

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2016, at Nelsen Funeral HomeAshland. Interment followed at Woodland Cemetery. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenashland.com.

MARTHA MILLS Martha Jane Mills, 94, of Montpelier, departed this earth on May 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathaniel Emmett Mills, and her son, Emmett Wade Mills. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Chenault (Alvin Kemp); grandchildren, Jason (Tim), Dwight (Kristie), Travis (Katie) and Dana (G.B.); great-grandchildren, Colston, Carter and Marley; her daughter-in-law, Sheila Stanley. Also left to cherish in her memory are a host of family members and friends. Martha was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was in Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Living in C-Wing and AseraCare Hospice group for the loving support and care they provided to Martha and her family. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh UMC.

ROY A. MITTEN SR. Roy A. Mitten Sr., 79, passed away in his home May 4, 2016, in Montpelier. He is survived by his w i f e , Nancy P. Mitte n , of 55 years; son, Roy MITTEN A. Mitten Jr.; granddaughter, Alexandra Baldwin; brothers, Charles

Mitten and Aubrey Mitten. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Helen Gholson and Gayle Mitten; brother, Temple Mitten. Roy retired from Electrical Union 666 after full service. Roy loved his family, woodworking, fishing, gardening, and his time at the river with family. There will be no funeral service at this time.

THOMAS SATTERWHITE Thomas “Haystack” Satterwhite, 54, of Ashland, died peacefully May 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his father, William Satterwhite. He is survived by his loving mother, Bernell Satterwhite; sister, Linda Doggett (James); nephews, James (Becky) and Steven Doggett; nieces, Sierra, Kelsey ; nephew, SATTERWHITE Justin; his loving dog, Brandy; and numerous loving friends who were like family. A Celebration of Life was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. For additional information, go to blileys.com.

MICHAEL W. STEELE Michael W. Steele, of Montpelier, age 61, passed away on April 29, 2016. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren M. Steele and her fiancee, Sherma R. Saif, of Virginia Beach; mother, Dorothy M. Steele of Beaverdam; brothersin- law, Garland E. Eubank and Gary P. Eubank of Goochland; sister-in-law, Alice L. Steele of Montpelier; nieces, Rhonda S. Booth of Richmond and Rita S. Free of Littleton, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Karla E. Steele; father, Charles B. Steele; and brother, Ronald W. Steele. He was a lifelong resident of

Hanover County and a Patrick Henry High School graduate. He worked for Bank of America for 25 years. He will be greatly missed by many. A funeral service was held at noon on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Church of Our Savior at 17102 Staff Report Mountain Road in Montpelier. news@mechlocal.com In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Montpelier ASHLAND — The Hanover Industrial Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Airpark Business Association (HIAPBA) will Box 276, Montpelier, VA 23192 host its annual Charity or to Church of Our Savior. Golf Tournament on Monday, May 16, at the CHARLES E. Hanover Country Club at THOMAS 14313 Country Club Drive Charles E. Thomas, 84, of in Ashland. Beaverdam, went home to be The event will begin with the Lord May 5, 2016. with registration at He was preceded in death by 10:30 a.m., followed by his wife, Joyce; son, Darrell; announcements and lunch brother, Jim; and sisters, Viola Harvey and Millie Jackson. He at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon, rain or joined Union Baptist Church shine.

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at an early age and was an active m e m ber. He attended THOMAS Hanover County Public Schools and ran a successful logging business, until he retired at age 70. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Gwen James (Joe), Valerie Grooms (Willie) and Erica Thomas; sons, Mark (Tina), Michael (Wilma) and Shawn (Krista); daughterin-law, Tamara Harris; sisters, Pearline Graves, Idabell Johnson, and Sallie Tyler; brother, Ben Thomas; sisters-in-law, Alice Powell and Helen Jones; along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the Union Baptist Church in Beaverdam, with the Rev. Christopher Stevens, pastor, officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

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mers. A Facebook event page has been created with information about the celebration, including opportunities to support the event through the purchase of commemorative merchandise, 8x10” prints and packets of note cards that incorporate a sketch of the church building, as well as commemorative cups. The church also is selling Snow White Inn Barbeque to help underwrite the cost of this special event. Sales are presale only at $12 a pound, available through the church’s website, Facebook page, and at the church, with pick-up between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, May 21. Complete information regarding the celebration is available at http://www. stjamestheless.com/content/ st-james-the-less-sesquicentennial. RSVPs and questions may be directed to Margaret Rush at 804-798-6336.

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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.

available for $40 per person for members of the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1991 who will be celebrating their 25th reunion from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Redwood Grill in Manquin. Beginning June 1, tickets will then be sold for $50 per person. Tickets will be sold at the door on the evening of the event for $50 per person. To receive an invitation containing the important details of the event, send an email to ldhsclassof91@gmail.com.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. 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 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (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 see CALENDAR, pg. 11

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arms for one of the hardest days in our lives. Youth Pastor Brandon Balance and staff just took care of details and organized so much for us. Union Bank held our hands and comforted us while assisting us upon opening the Dylan Ballard Memorial Fund. Charles Stevens, principal, and all of Lee-Davis, we could not have gotten through the past several days without the love and support from each and every one of you. The students have been so supportive and caring. To look into the eyes of a high school student and hear them offer any assistance greatly comforted us. We love you LeeDavis students, you all should be very proud of yourselves to stand as one. Coach Ryan Turnage and the Lee-Davis football team, thank you for carrying your beloved brother Friday. This team will never know how much each of you means to us.

Retiring #28 in remembrance of Dylan is a honor. To all the spring sport teams that took a moment of silence and acknowledged our son, thank you. Atlee, Hanover, Patrick Henry, King William, and Highland Springs high schools, thank you for honoring #28. The love we have received from surrounding schools is humbling. Many local restaurants (Panera, Roma’s, Chick-fil-A, Anna’s, to name a few) donated not only food and time but love offerings to fill in what/ where was needed. Our home church, Hopewell Baptist Church in New Kent County, welcomed hundreds to fellowship after the funeral. Thank you to InkT Va for assisting with the t-shirts that so many of you graciously bought. To our family, thank you for being our backbone through every step of this horrific accident. You all assisted with so many details and took the reins

when we couldn’t. We love you. Family means everything — please never take them for granted. The other four families that were affected by this tragedy will continue to need your prayers and support, the Hintons especially with the loss of their firstborn and turning attention to their second child that did survive the accident. For the Clements family that sits by their daughter’s side trying to comfort her every moment of every pain. The Lumpkin family while their son deals with this accident over and over in his head. Last but not least the Fleming family. While they sit and hold his hand every day attempting to comfort him through his excruciating pain. All four families are in our daily prayer for continued healing. Every family that has taken the time to call, text, message and email, thank you. For every family that took the time to send us a card, prepared a meal, dropped off paper prod-

ucts, beverages, assisted with household chores. Those that gave love offerings in remembrance of our dear son Dylan, thank you. There are so many that I’m sure we have left out, thank you. We attempted to write down everything that each person did for us, however I have not been able to keep up (please forgive me). Last but not least, we thank our Lord, Jesus Christ. Without Him, we would not have been able to get through any of this. He is the reason we have been able to get up and continue our journey. For those that were able to get our card at the viewing (if you didn’t get one I still have some left) “NEVER 2 L8 TO CALL” please use it. No matter what the situation is, do not hesitate to call us. We will come get you. No questions asked! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you. Sincerely. The Ballards

Community together There comes a time in our lives when things don’t go our way — when we feel the need to protect our family, our parents, our children. But we can’t. It’s out of our control. There are so many things we cannot control. Elliot Hinton, 22, and Dylan Ballard, 17, lost their lives Saturday, April 23, of race weekend. Six innocent lives, having a great night turn to tragedy. Lives lost forever; families torn forever; towns broken forever. Not only have we hurt from the heartbreak but we also have come together as a community in one way or another. We texted a friend or a person that knew the fallen victim. It’s times like this when you realize it’s not just a family but a families’ community and the surrounding community and the emotion and love and support we have for them. As I sat and watched the news and read the post on social media I wish there was something that I could do. My daughter’s varsity softball coach, Tracey Long, for King William High School is related to Elliot.

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“But, by the grace of God, that could have been one of my children.” Those are sobering, but truthful, words. It’s an exciting time of year with proms, graduations and trips to the beach and river, and no parent wants to suppress the normal enthusiasm that spring evokes in their children. About the only thing a parent can offer is good advice and a wishful prayer each time they leave the house for that special date or a party at a friend’s

In the experience of losing someone in a similar assurance, my heart broke. Nobody — I mean nobody — is supposed to lay there child to rest. But triumph will overpower tragedy. There will be light. I promise. I wanted to make ribbons for our girls on our team to show our support for the Lee-Davis High School Confederates and let you know that every single beat of your hearts are beating with yours. We are right there with you all. You are Lee-Davis Strong. It’s all for Elliott and Dylan. I also pray the others have a speedy recovery. You are all in our hearts. I know there are many angels watching over them until you are with them again. When my mom got killed in a car wreck almost 20 years ago I wrote a poem for her. I was not able to have it read at her funeral because I wrote it after, so I will share it because I feel it’s the way the love should be and how heaven is. I wrote it at the age of 16. I don’t understand why. Maybe you had to fly. But I never said goodbye. Why? I miss our laughs, see LETTERS, pg. 11

house. We never think that might be the last conversation we will have with our kids, and, although the worst case is always present in a parent’s mind, we hope and pray that call never comes. Sadly, the reality hit too close to home last week in Mechanicsville. My thoughts and prayers continue to center on the families of these fine young men. I take their loss to heart, and their legacy won’t be forgotten as it lives on in the family, friends and people who loved them.

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The house known as Nutshell behind the Hanover County Administration Building at Hanover Courthouse was razed Thursday due to safety concerns by county officials. Varying reports have the house estimated at being built in the 1840s or 1850s; others say it could be 200 years old. This photo shows the structure before the demolition started.

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ended. The Hanover Historical Society had hoped to maintain the building now owned by

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Our talks, And our crummy times too. But most of all I miss you. I know one day we will be together again. I know you are in a better place. In a garden of pearls. And a bed of lace. May your beautiful young souls rest R.I.P Casey Healey King William County

Reminder of pain and loss There’s a tree on Cold Harbor Road, a reminder of pain and loss. There’s a tree I remember well, where my Savior hung on that cross! If the tree on Cold Harbor

the county, as an agricultural museum. Edmund Ruffin one of the nation’s foremost agriculturists, lived in Hanover County. In the end, the county

decided the risk outweighed the reward, and the came down last week. The Historical Society removed artifacts from the building before it was torn down.

Road could tell us what people are saying, would we hear many different opinions? Would we find out how many are praying? When I think of that tree long ago, where my Savior bled and died. When I think of how much He loves us; how He suffered; how He cried. When I pray for the ones suffering now, I pray that we’ll come to know how Jesus can free us from all kinds of sin. I pray that our minds will be filled with the assurance that God will prevail. No matter how bad things seem now, His forgiveness and love never fail! Two trees with a message to share, standing tall as if calling us there to receive God’s mercy and grace as the tears gently roll down our face. There are choices we make every day, and my prayer is that you will see: If you choose

to follow the Lord, His amazing grace will set you free! Praying for our community. Janice Goodman Mechanicsville

Taxpayer funds and donations I’m not sure where Donald Berberich got his information about Planned Parenthood (your April 27 edition), but it sounds like he got it from Carly Fiorina (to whom, I’m incredibly embarrassed to say, I am very distantly related.) Let’s set the record straight: Not one dollar of Planned Parenthood’s political contributions comes from taxpayer monies. Got that, Mr. Berberich? Not one. Doing so is illegal. Indeed, as an entity, PP does not make political contributions. Now, there’s a independent

ASHLAND — St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland will be observing its Sesquicentennial on Sunday, May 22, with a big celebration. The festivities will begin at the 10 a.m. service with Holy Eucharist, a brass quintet, and guest preacher, the Rev. Canon Pat Wingo, Canon to the Ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. A catered luncheon will immediately follow the service. Also planned are children’s activities, an historical display, and a video montage produced by youth group members featuring interviews of Political Action Committee associated with PP, and that independent PAC can and does gather contributions from other sources (*not* from PP itself) and make donations to political campaigns. Employees of PP, as private citizens, can and do donate to whomever they like, including that PAC. But the only tax dollars that find their way into political donations related to PP are when people like me send a piece of their tax refund off to the PAC come April. It’s easy for people like Fiorina to twist facts and convince people who want to believe the worst that the worst is true. But, all too often, the facts actually tell a different story, and this is one of those times. So, if you want to hate on PP, you need to find a better reason. Steve Sneed Mechanicsville

parishioners of all ages. All current and former priests, deacons, parishioners and friends of St. James the Less are invited. The date the Council of the Diocese of Virginia sanctioned the formation of a new congregation was May 18, 1866. The name for the parish, St. James the Less, came as a result of the link with St. James Episcopal Church in Richmond. At that time, Ashland was a small village where residents of Richmond

spent their summers. A Facebook event page has been created with information about the celebration, including opportunities to support the event through the purchase of commemorative merchandise, 8x10’ prints and packets of note cards that incorporate a sketch of the church building, as well as commemorative cups. The church also is selling Snow White Inn Barbeque to help underwrite the cost of

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meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145.

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know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

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Candidate for Attorney General to address HRWC Staff Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN – John Adams, Republican candidate for Virginia Attorney General, will address the May meeting of the Hanover Republican Women’s Club. The meeting will get underway at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Debbie’s Kitchen at 13155 Mountain Road in Glen Allen. Adams was born and raised in Chesterfield County, where he attended local public schools and met his future wife, Lisa. Even at a young age, he said he was drawn to public service, serving as a volunteer firefighter in Midlothian during high school. Inspired by that passion, he attended the Virginia Military Institute where he graduated as a Distinguished Graduate with a degree in Economics in 1996. At graduation, he received his commission as a United States Naval Officer. Like his father, who served in the U.S. Army

in Korea, Adams began clerkships with two of the his military service in the most respected conservaPacific. Based out of Pearl tive judges in the country Harbor, he deployed to — first with Judge David the Middle East aboard an Sentelle on the U.S. Court Aegis Cruiser. of Appeals in Washington, In his second tour, he D.C., and then with Justice returned home to Virginia, Clarence Thomas on the living in Virginia Beach United States Supreme and serving on a coastal Court. patrol ship based in Little Following his time with Creek. He deployed from Justice Thomas, Adams there to Central America, worked with Fred Fielding hunting down internation— Ronald Reagan’s legendal drug smugglers on the ary White House Counsel JOHN ADAMS high seas. — as an Associate White Republican candidate for Attorney General At the completion of House Counsel for President his naval service, Adams George W. Bush while living attended the University of Virginia School of in Arlington and starting his family. Law. After graduation, he and Lisa were married Adams later returned home to the Richmond and they moved to Northern Virginia to serve area to serve as a federal prosecutor in the our country in a new role. There he attained U.S.Attorney’s office, where he prosecuted vio-

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lent criminals, white-collar felons and corrupt public officials. Today, he is in private practice, where he leads a team of more than 50 lawyers in the United States and abroad. While in private practice, Adams has dedicated significant free legal services to causes he cares about. For example, he has filed numerous briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of various clients on issues relating to religious liberty. Adams and his wife are raising their four sons in the same Chesterfield County Public Schools they attended. Lisa stays home with the boys, and she and John spend their time like a lot of parents of young families: shuttling kids to events at school, friends’ homes, church, and soccer fields all across central Virginia. For more information about the meeting, or becoming a member of the HRWC, contact Liza Bradford, president, at elizabeth.bradford@ hrwomen.com or visit www.hrwomen.com.

Going over lines for ‘The Wiz’

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The “Book Crew” at Patrick Henry High School recently collected 269 books from the student body. The “Book Crew” then donated the books to the elementary schools that they attended as a child: Elmont, John M. Gandy, Henry Clay, and South Anna. Shown at John M. Gandy are, from left, assistant principal Glynda Smith, Kimberly Talley, Miyana Plear, Alycia Richardson, Makayla James, Akira James and D’Jaris Woody.

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this special event. Sales are presale only at $12 a pound, available through the church’s website, Facebook page, and at the

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church, with pick-up between 9 a.m. and noon Saturday, May 21. Complete information regarding the celebration is available at http://www.

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stjamestheless.com/content/stjames-the-less-sesquicentennial. RSVPs and questions may be directed to Margaret Rush at 804-798-6336.

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Patrick Warren, right, co-director for “The Wiz,” helps a student go over lines before he auditions at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland. About 20 young people showed up Monday, May 2, to audition. The Center Players are producing their 10th musical production this summer at the Hanover Tavern. Rehearsals started Monday, May 9, and will continue through June 16 at the Center. 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. For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804-339-6175 or loriefoley@comcast.net.

Polegreen observes National Day of Prayer

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Dave Nachmanoff will be performing Saturday at the Gala 15th Anniversary Celebration of the Shady Grove Coffeehouse in Glen Allen. Photo courtesy of Doug Blue

An ecumenical gathering of Hanover County clerics was held Thursdday, May 5, at Historic Polegreen Church in Mechanicsville. They helped those affiliated with the historic site to celebrate National Day of Prayer by reading short relevant scriptures and prayers for our nation. Despite pesky rain and chill winds, these participants joined attendees for Polegreen Church’s National Day of Prayer observation. Shown are, from left, Rev. Vic Nambiar, Bon Secours Richmond Hospitals; Rev. John Rustin, Mt. Zion Baptist; Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55; Dave Fuller, HPCF board member; Rev. Todd Winston, Greenwood Baptist; Rev. Lou Florio, Messiah Lutheran; Rev. Robert Johnson, New Hanover Presbyterian; Rev. Steve Starzer, Fairfield Presbyterian; Rev. Amelie Wilmer, All Souls Episcopal; Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor District, Hanover County Board of Supervisors; and Melissa Reynold, Polegreen’s leader of singing and all things musical. NDP was established in 1952 by Congressional Joint Resolution signed by President Harry F. Truman.

‘Flea Market and Yard Sale’ to be held May 21 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Has spring cleaning left you with lots of things you don’t want or need anymore, but are just

too nice to throw away? Then turn your trash into treasure by selling these items at the Friends of Hanover Dog Parks flea market and yard sale on Saturday, May 21, at the VFW Post 9808 at 7168 Flag Lane in

Coffeehouse closing 15th season with Dave Nachmanoff Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

GLEN ALLEN — The Shady Grove Coffeehouse will Mechanicsville. wrap up its 15th season on Rent a space for $15 each. Proceeds Saturday, May 14, with a Gala benefit the two Hanover County dog 15th Anniversary Celebration parks. featuring Dave Nachmanoff. see FLEA, pg. 16 Doors will open at 7:30

p.m., with the performance to start at 8 p.m. The coffeehouse is located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church at 11105 Cauthorne Road in Glen Allen. Nachmanoff is a singer, see COFFEEHOUSE, pg. 16

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Prep girls lacrosse: Atlee at Patrick Henry 7:00 p.m.

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Perdomo goal nets wild OT win for Patriots By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Neither team was able to dominate the other Thursday night. Patrick Henry’s boys lacrosse team traveled to Lee-Davis for a messy game in a week full of weather-related postponements and cancellations. The two teams were caught in a slugfest: one team would go ahead, the other would come back and take the lead, etc., etc., etc., until they were knotted at 15-15 at the end of regulation. But in sudden-death overtime, Patrick Henry won the draw, and the Patriots’ Cole Perdomo found an opening and scored to end the game with a 16-15 Patrick Henry victory. The game was full of runs. Lee-Davis opened with a 4-0 run. Patrick Henry responded with eight straight. Lee-Davis came back with three straight to cut the Patriots’ lead to 8-7. Patrick Henry took a 9-7 lead into halftime. The Confederates opened the second half with a three-goal run to take a 109 lead. Patrick Henry’s Brett Turner tied it at 10-all with 7:15 left in the third quarter and it was a see-saw contest from then on. “It was a fun, nail-biting game,” said Patrick Henry head coach Brandon Hall. “I told the guys the first time I pulled them over … the other team wanted

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Patrick Henry’s Logan Dorton (24) works the ball around the Lee-Davis defense in the Patriots’ 16-15 overtime victory Thursday.

it way more than we did. You could tell that we weren’t superbig interested in playing. “But we got ourselves together and were able to make our way down the field to the offensive side of the field for at least a little bit. From there, we were able to put a few in the net. … They eventually caught up and it was a back-and-forth match the whole time.” The lead changed seven times and the game was tied seven times. Perdomo scored the goal that tied the game with less than a minute in regulation

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to send it into overtime. The way the teams had been playing, it seemed the one that won the draw would win the game. The Patriots, after a bitter scrum in mid-field, were the ones that earned the possession. They spread the Confederate defense until Perdomo could find a seam and fire the ball into the net. Lee-Davis head coach Phil Feigenbaum said the Patriots were able to exploit a weakness in the Confederate defense. “It came down to a play where we’ve had some chal-

lenges sticking with our guys,” Feigenbaum said. “We have a very young defense. No one there has played varsity before this season so it’s been a learning year for us. … Someone lost their man on the crease and we learned a hard lesson.” Hall said going into sudden death affects the psychology of the defending team. “I think a lot of that is the fact that, with it being sudden death, as soon as the other team gets possession, everyone on defense is shaking in their boots. They’re worried, ‘Am I

going to make a mistake?’ ‘Is my guy going to move on me?’ “Typically in the game of lacrosse you can score five goals on either side of the field in five seconds. You bring the ball down and shoot and that’s it. With the sudden-death rule in effect it really changes the mentality of the game from ‘If they get one, let’s get it back,’ to ‘They can’t get one.’ It really changes the way we play.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

R and olph - Ma c on’s lacrosse and tennis teams had deep runs in their respective Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournaments last week with the women’s lacrosse and women’s tennis teams both advancing to the ODAC final. Washington & Lee, the top seed in both tournaments, was the Yellow Jackets’ nemesis in both finals, which were held Sunday at Washington & Lee. The Generals dropped No. 2 Randolph-Macon 101 in the women’s lacrosse final and swept the second-seeded Yellow Jackets 5-0 in the women’s tennis final. The fourth-seeded Randolph-Macon’s men’s tennis team was defeated by top seed Virginia Wesleyan at Washington & Lee in its semifinal Saturday.

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Deputy Cory Pope has been recognized by Officer of the Month by Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County. Pope is assigned to Evening Shift in the Uniform Patrol Division. Hines said he is “an exceptional asset to the shift and is consistently motivated every day in the performance of his duties.” During the month of March, Pope’s sharp-eye and attention to detail led to multiple criminal arrests. Hines said Pope has positive relationships with citizens and proactively addresses their concerns. Pope is always willing to take on assigned tasks, assist other deputies and respond to the needs of the citizens he serves. As a result of his hard work and thorough investigations, leadership, and dedication to duty to the citizens of Hanover County, Deputy Cory Pope was named Officer of the Month for March 2016.

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songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who grew up in the 1960s and ’70s surrounded by the active folk scene of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., and inspired by Pete Seeger, country rock, early revival folk like the Kingston Trio and later on, ’80s New Wave. Toss in a bit of Celtic folk rock a la

Fairport Convention and you’ll see how he got his rich melodic sound. When he’s not touring on his own, you’re liable to find him as a sideman for Al Stewart, among others, at venues as farranging as The Bottom Line, Glastonbury Festival, and the Edmonton Folk Festival. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

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The flea market and yard sale will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to noon. Sellers may arrive to set up at 7 a.m. Those interested in reserving a space are asked to call Sheila Wactor at 804-467-6615. The first “Flea Market & Yard Sale” was held in May 2012 when several regular patrons of the Taylor Dog Park in Ashland combined their efforts to form a nonprofit entity to improve and support dog parks in Hanover County. Friends of Hanover Dog Parks was incorporated in April 2013 and is an IRS approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Substantial business and individual donations allowed the Friends to construct and equip Pole Green Dog Park. The Grand Opening in September 2015 also recognized three Eagle Scout projects that were contributed: construction and installation of agility equipment, a covered bench and a kiosk.

Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charges; teens 13 to 18 will be admitted at half price. Net proceeds benefit UUCC. For more information, or advance tickets, call804-3234288, visit www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com, or email info@shadygrovecoffeehouse. com.

Three specific improvement projects will benefit from Flea Market proceeds. Through an Eagle Scout project, Taylor Dog Park will soon see a covered bench near the North Gate. Patrons who are less mobile will have easier access to shade in this area. Four new benches will replace those of “vintage” design also at Taylor. And, in response to patron requests, the Annex at Pole Green Dog Park will be completed. Attached to the larger park, the Annex is intended for dogs who are older, who may have physical limitations or are of a quieter, more timid nature. For more information about Friend of Hanover Dog Parks, visit the Facebook page or email FriendsofHDP@gmail.com. Donations may be made by visiting www. FriendsofHDP.org. Alternatively, donations may be mailed directly to P.O. Box 573, Ashland, VA 23005. Information submitted by Caroline Cooke