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Vol. 1 No. 47 | Richmond Suburban News | May 25, 2016

Cook and Laux lead Hanover 2016 class

PATRICK GORDON

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

Hanover High School 8:30 a.m.

Saturday June 18 Siegel Center VCU

Council members Steve Trivett and James Murray were named to the commitASHLAND — A committee. The two staff members will tee is being created to study be appointed by Town options to renovate or Manager Charles replace the Ashland Hartgrove, who also Town Hall building. will select the resident Ashland Town to serve on the comCouncil members mittee. agreed to create the Ashland residents committee during the who are interested town meeting held on in joining the comTuesday, May 17. mittee should email “[The building] FARRAR Hartgrove at chartis 60 years old,” said grove@town.ashland.

Mayor George Spagna. “It has certain issues of, shall we say, va.us.

It also was announced that severe maintenance needs and it had been recommended that Ashland’s property tax rate is we study the feasibility of reno- not increasing, but there will be vating this facility, adding to it, an increase to the real property or perhaps a new town facility.” tax collected due to increased That study will be conduct- assessments in the town. These ed by a committee that will increases increased the total include two members of town value of real property in the council and two staff members, see ASHLAND, pg. 2 as well as one resident.

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ith a grade point average of 4.73, Trevor Cook graduates from Hanover High School as valedictorian of the Class of 2016.

Trevor is the son of Sandy and Chris Cook of Mechanicsville.

He is a member of the

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Trevor Cook VALEDICTORIAN

Joseph Laux SALUTATORIAN

National Honor Society, Beta Club, football team, golf team and indoor track team and served as captain of the lacrosse team his senior year.

In his community, Trevor is a student leader for Young Life and a member of the Restoration Church.

He has volunteered with local lacrosse clubs, includ-

ing Blackhawk Lacrosse and the Boys and Girls Club of Richmond. Trevor played with the FCA National Lacrosse Club.

He served on the Young Life work crew in Eleuthera, Bahamas.

When thinking about his years at Hanover High, he said, “My experience at see HANOVER, pg. 8

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He officially assumed the responsibilities on Monday.

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he Rotary Club of Hanover County recently announced the winners of its third annual Four-Way Test essay contest for fifth grade students in Hanover County.

The theme of this year’s contest was “Rotary’s 4-Way Test and what it means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.”

At a recent dinner meeting of the club, each of the three winning students read their essays to the Rotary members and 15 guests, which included family members and classroom teachers.

Essay contest organizers, JoAnn Meaker and Brenda Rosalez, then awarded the winners — Lucas Goodman, first place, prize of $200; Megan Pettyjohn, second place, prize of $100; and Lilian Chamberlain, third place, prize of $50.

The contest, which ran from January to February, was

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The winners of the Rotary Club of Hanover County’s third annual Four-Way Test essay are, from left, Lucas Goodman, first place, Megan Pettyjohn, second place; and Lilian Chamberlain, third place.

open to all fifth grade students in Hanover County in public, and private school and homeschoolers as well.

Advertised in the local newspapers and through the Pamunkey Regional libraries, the students were asked to

submit an essay based on the 4-Way Test.

A committee of club members read and evaluated the 22 entries.

Information submitted by JoAnn Meaker, Hanover County Rotary Club.

Classic movie to be shown Saturday evening Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – “A Farewell to Arms” will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Ashland Theater.

Sponsored by Union Bank and Trust, the movie is being shown “in the midst of the centennial remembrance of World War I, so it’s only appropriate that we remember this Memorial Day with a classic movie set during this time,” Kay Landry said.

“Known as ‘The Great War,’ WWI was one of the deadliest conflicts in history and forever changed how we think politically, socially, and morally,” she added.

Tickets are $5 and proceeds benefit the Ashland Theater.

“A Farewell to Arms” is a 1932 American

Pre-Code romance drama film directed by Frank Borzage and starring Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper and Adolphe Menjou.

Based on the 1929 semi-autobiographical novel, “A Farewell to Arms,” by Ernest Hemingway, with a screenplay by Oliver H.P. Garrett and Benjamin Glazer, the film is about a romantic love affair between an American ambulance driver and an English nurse in Italy during World War I. The film received Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Sound, and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Art Direction.

As a “thank you” to veterans, the Union Bank Smile Team will be giving out free popcorn and soda to them and their families.

ASHLAND – As commencement ceremonies approach, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland has an art exhibit for students and the community.

“Recent Works” Art Exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today through Friday (May 25-27) in Flippo Gallery, Pace-Armistead Hall.

Artist Diego Sanchez said of his work, “I often wonder how making a painting resembles an act of faith. I don’t have preconceived notions of where the work will take me or what the painting will look like in the end.”

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Information submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua, marketing generalist,Randolph-Macon College.

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town by 3.7 percent over last year’s total.

According to council, the property tax rate will remain at $0.09 per $100 of assessed value. Due to the increase in assessed value of property across the town, this will result in an increase in the town budget of approximately three percent.

In other business, Joshua Farrar has been named the interim town clerk. Former Town Clerk Dallin Kimble recently left the position.

Farrar, who also serves as the deputy town manager, expressed a willingness to serve in the role on an interim basis until it could be filled permanently. Town council confirmed him as interim town clerk at the meeting on Tuesday, May 17.

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Sidewalk reconstruction project nearly complete

By Meredith Rigsby for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – Reconstruction of the South Center Street sidewalk in Ashland that began during the winter months is nearing completion, according to Mike Davis, director public works for the Town of Ashland.

All concrete work is done and the project will be completed once South Center Street is repaved.

Davis did say that the

rainy weather has caused a delay in this last part of the construction.

Repaving of South Center Street was originally scheduled for Monday, May 16, but was postponed by the contractor due to the rain.

“Paving work will follow as weather allows,” Davis said.

The town’s annual contractor, Talley & Armstrong, conducted sidewalk and drainage construction while paving contractor, Lee-Hy Paving, worked on milling and paving construction.

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School system strives to meet changing demands Gill tells business leaders system seeks and achieves excellence

While the SOL results do reflect well on the county’s school system, Gill issued a caveat to accompany the test scores.

“We do not believe as a school division that the SOLs should be the sole defining characteristic of a school’s worth or a teacher’s worth . . . or a county’s worth,” Gill said. “We believe accountabilBy Jim Ridolphi ity is a good thing, but we do not believe that SOLs should be the for The Hanover Local sole defining characteristic.”

Gill said the county rates first in the state regarding dollars SHLAND — Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, is taking the good spent on student instruction.

“We feel like we are moving from great to greater,” Gill said. news story about the system he leads on the road.

“Good is not good enough when better is an Last Wednesday, he spoke to comoption.” munity and business leaders at a Hanover Business To combat complacency and maintain the Council breakfast at Randolph-Macon College. system’s positive direction, Gill said the system Six months into the job, Gill told the group is focused on relevance and equity for all stuthat Hanover students are benefiting from a sysdents. tem that is innovative and relevant, and not too “We serve a lot of different populations who rigid to change with the times. have different needs,” citing special education, In addition to low dropout rates and high ESL (English as a Second Language) and ecograduation results, Gill also said several new pronomically challenged segments in the student grams are putting Hanover on the cutting edge in population. education.

“We are here to serve all students. Are all stuHe pointed to the county’s new Specialty DR. MICHAEL GILL dents here getting an equal opportunity? We hope Center at Hanover High School, a new Governor’s Summer School the answer to that is yes. We have to make sure every student has for Career and technical training, and the Advanced College equal access.”

Regarding relevance, Gill said it’s important to provide stuAcademy as examples of the new programs available to county dents an education that converts to the real world. Finding the students.

Gill said county students are now engaged in the midst of SOL balance between rigor and relevance is the key to maintaining a (Standards of Learning) testing, the main benchmark for accredi- successful system.

“Those skills have to be developed in order that students can tation in Virginia schools.

“These tests are taken from third grade through 12th grade, go out and use the skills in a meaningful, hands-on way,” Gill said. and there are certain test scores that schools must meet in “Our educators have to make those lessons relevant so there’s a order to earn full accreditation. For the county to earn accredi- connection between what is going on in the classroom and what tation, not one school can miss one of those benchmarks,” Gill they see when they get outside the school.”

Keeping up with real world requirements ensures that Hanover said. schools provide timely, relevant programs that prepare students All 25 of Hanover’s schools are accredited, the third largest for the 21st century work world. system in the state to achieve that mark.

“If we teach today, the way we taught yesterday, we rob our students of tomorrow,” Gill said.

The superintendent also commented on America’s middle of the road performance in education when compared to other countries. Gill said that’s not a new phenomenon, but did note that students from all over the world flock to the United States for higher education and other training.

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Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, told Hanover Business Council members last Wednesday that good test scores are important but should not come at the expense of innovation and creative thinking.

“They come to the United States to learn how we foster innovation and creativity,” Gill said. “They leave astounded that we are drilling kids on standardized tests.”

Gill said those test scores should never be achieved “at the expense of creativity and innovation.”

He said the ultimate goal is a workable mix of technical skill training and creative and innovative thinking.

“The great challenge for an educational system is to make sure they have the technical skills, but that also have creative and innovative skills,” Gill said.

APD participates in Nationwide CampaignClick It or Ticket – ‘Day and Night’ ASHLAND — From Monday, May 23, to Sunday, June 5, the Ashland Police Department will work to reduce the number of crash-related deaths and serious injuries by participating in the statewide Click It Or Ticket campaign.

In 2014, over half (53%) of all traffic fatalities in Virginia, or 250 deaths, were unrestrained drivers and passengers.

During this campaign, the Ashland Police Department will join law enforcement agencies from across Virginia and the nation to reinforce seatbelt use.

“We want citizens to know that they should expect to see Ashland police officers at all hours

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of the day and night enforcing all traffic laws,” Chief Doug Goodman said. “The safety of all of our motorists in Ashland is a top priority.”

Wearing a seat belt is a serious issue.

In 2014, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that almost half of passenger vehicle occupants (49 percent) who were killed in 2014 were unrestrained.

Unrestrained children are especially vulnerable during crashes; nationwide in 2014 there were 602 children 12 and younger killed in motor vehicle crashes. Of those fatalities, a third (33%) were unrestrained.

Seatbelts save lives. In 2014, the use of seat

belts in passenger vehicles saved an estimated 12,802 lives. From 2010 to 2014, seat belts saved an estimated 63,000 lives.

Facts about Virginia’s Child Restraint Device Law Child restraint devices are required for children until their 8th birthday. Safety seats must be approved by the Department of Transportation and properly used. The Virginia law is based solely on age; there is no height or weight requirement.

Rear-facing child restraint devices must be placed in the back seat of a vehicle. If a vehicle does not have a back seat, the child restraint device may be placed in the front passenger

seat only if the vehicle is either not equipped with a passenger side airbag or the passenger side airbag has been deactivated.

Children ages 8 through age 17 must be belted correctly in vehicle safety belts while in vehicles manufactured after Jan. 1, 1968.

Exemptions are taxi cabs, school buses, executive sedans and limousines.

The child restraint law is primary enforcement. No other violation has to be committed prior to ticketing for failure to have a child in an approved restraint.

Information submitted by Officer Chip Watts, Public Information and Community Policing, Ashland Police Department.

’68 Randolph-Macon College alumni to address 2016 class

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er of research services for Chevron Oil Research graduates and their families.”

A native of Richmond, Payne earned a B.S. Co., general manager of technology support, and general manager and laboratory in chemistry from Randolphdirector for Chevron Petroleum Macon College, where, in Technology Co. 1966, he became the college’s He is a member of the first African American student.

American Chemical Society, He earned an M.B.A. from the American Management University of Pittsburgh in Institute, American Petroleum 1977, and he completed postInstitute, International Facility graduate work in CarnegieManagement Association, and Mellon University’s Program the National Technical Society. for Senior Executives in 1994.

Payne retired in 2010 as presiHe joined Gulf Oil dent of Chevron Business and Corporation in 1970 as a sysReal Estate Services. The unit tems analysis chemist and is responsible for managing the remained with the company HAYWOOD PAYNE energy company’s facilities, office after it merged with Chevron in 1984. Throughout his career, Payne held several strategies and property dispositions, and laboramanagement positions, including general manag- tory support. It also provides business services to Chevron’s operating companies throughout the world.

With a background in print Nascar as a favorite sport after Payne also is the first African American to and digital journalism, Gordon having experienced two races serve on the college’s Board of Trustees, where said he especially enjoys com- at Richmond International munity writing and looks for- Raceway.

Despite his interest in writward to sharing the stories of the people in Hanover and ing, Gordon chose a different path career-wise when King William.

He has extensive expe- he joined the United States rience in social media, and Marine Corps in 2003. He For purchases has provided updates on served for five years and then or refinancing Facebook and Twitter since completed his education at joining RSN. Suffolk University. He received In addition to his news and a Bachelor of Science degree in feature writing skills, Gordon journalism. has an extensive knowledge Gordon may be contacted of sports. at 804-775-4608 (office), 804A devoted New England 205-6774 (mobile) or pgorPatriots fan, he has added don@mechlocal.com.

SHLAND – Haywood A.”HAP” Payne Jr., Class of 1968, will be the 2016 commencement speaker on Saturday, May 28, at RandolphMacon College.

President Robert R. Lindgren said the ceremony will get underway at 10 a.m. at the R-MC Frank E. Brown Fountain Plaza on Henry Street.

(In the event of rain, commencement exercises will be held in the Randolph-Macon Brock Sports and Recreation Center at 400 N. Center St.) “I am delighted to share this wonderful news,” Lindgren said. “HAP Payne is a successful businessman, a steadfast community leader, and a dedicated alumnus whose meaningful connection to R-MC spans 50 years. We are honored that he will serve as commencement speaker, and we look forward to having him share his insight and life lessons with our

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the news editor’s position,” Richmond Suburban News Publisher Joy Monopoli said.

“He has proven his commitment to community journalism and we are eager to have him represent us in Hanover and King William counties.”

He arrived in Richmond from his native Cape Cod, Massachusetts, where he had been employed by the Cape Cod Times.

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he has served with distinction, both from 19882000 and after rejoining the Board in 2011. He currently serves as vice chair.

He also served on R-MC’s Society of Alumni from 2008-2009, and is a member of the college’s Heritage Society and Presidents Society.

In 2011, Payne was awarded the Society of Alumni Distinguished Service Award.

Dedicated to community service, Payne is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, the pre-eminent membership organization for the development of global black leaders, and serves on the boards of the National Eagle Leadership Forum, the American Symphony Society, the Orange County Pacific Symphony Orchestra (California), and other cultural and educational (STEM) organizations in Southern California.

Payne and his wife, Alice Myers Payne, also a Richmond native, are the proud parents of three children and live in Fullerton, California.

Information submitted by Anne Marie Lauranzon,director,Marketing&Communications, Randolph-Macon College.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Cancer numbers keep growing among friends As of Saturday, at least six friends are battling some form of cancer.

The latest, a friend of about 40 years, learned that day that she had Stage 4 uterine cancer. She said doctors were optimistic and she was trying to have that same mindset.

Three have breast cancer and the other two have non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This is a club none of us wants to become a member of -- yet the numbers keep growing.

Cancer has taken its toll in my family, as I’m sure each of you has lost someone to the dreaded disease. I’m always happy to point out that my mother is a 38-year cancer survivor. When she noticed something wasn’t quite right, she acted quickly and medical personnel did too.

It was a kicked in the gut kind of weekend after learning about my friend. The others are in treatment or have successfully undergone procedures that saved their lives and rid their bodies of the cancer. Sadly, one is very, very ill and the prognosis does not look good.

What can we do? Well, the obvious answer is pray. But we also can support organizations such as the American Cancer Society in finding a cure for this horrendous and deadly disease.

We have seen successful Relay For Life events throughout our region and encourage the community’s support in activities and fundraisers that benefit the ACS. While we can wonder about the future and the what ifs should we become victims of cancer, progress is being made in the war on various forms all the time. This is a fight we have to win.

Paying tribute to those who served As is the tradition in Hanover County, veterans will be honored at 10 a.m. Monday at Hanover Wayside Park. Thanks to county government and community leaders, this program is a don’t miss. We can’t do enough to thank our veterans. The statement continues: Let’s thank them every day for their service.

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Courage sent clergy to higher ground

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

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s a child, I used to enjoy going to Washington, D.C., and taking in the many sights and attractions. One of my favorite places was the old Wax Museum near the Armory. It’s long gone now, and the historical displays are probably serving a second life as candles in some unknowing soul’s parlor.

The museum featured the regular wax fare of figures, including Jack the Ripper, President Roosevelt, Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe.

But it was the final stop on the tour that intrigued me the most. You could hear it before it actually appeared, as a portion of ship tossed in artificially rough waters, obviously on its last leg before a trip to Davey Jones’ locker.

Four men remain on deck, one of them praying while the other holds a Rosary. Another one leans over the rail to give his life preserver to a sailor in the water.

It was quite a dramatic scene and made a lasting impression on me.

When I grew older, I only remembered portions of the brief story that accompanied the scene at the museum, but I never forgot the image of those men calmly offering their life vests to save the lives of others.

I have since learned the entirety of their saga, and the enormity of their sacrifice.

The four chaplains served together with 900 other men on the Dorchester on an undisclosed mission in the North Atlantic in the winter of 1943. More than

a week had passed when a German submarine near Newfoundland torpedoed the ship.

The blast knocked out the ship’s electricity, and the four chaplains were instrumental in forming and directing an orderly evacuation from the darkened lower decks. They handed out life vests, and when the supply ran out, took the ones off their backs and handed them to men preparing to abandon ship.

A survivor of the sinking, one of only about 200, said the last thing he saw before the ship sank beneath the waves were the four chaplains.

“The last thing I saw, the Four Chaplains were up there praying for the safety of the men,” Grady Clark recounted. That’s exactly the way I remember the scene at the old museum.

Most of the men perished in the icy waters of the Atlantic, and the four chaplains became national heroes.

They have a day designated in their honor, have been the focus of numerous television and written inquiries, and prompted the founding of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation.

It’s official mission “is to further the cause of unity without uniformity by encouraging goodwill and cooperation among all people.”

The words are a fitting tribute to George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling and John P. Washington, the four chaplains immortalized in the story.

The four chaplains are only a small portion of the veterans we celebrate and salute on Memorial Day. We stand in tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed for their country, hearts filled with eternal gratitude for the price they paid. There is no higher calling.

Mr. Trump, would you please take off the hat?

By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News Fifty five years after John F. Kennedy delivered what some say was a near-fatal blow to the millinery industry (by going hatless at his presidential swearing-in ceremony), a one Mr. Donald J. Trump seems intent on righting the wrong.

I’m talking, here, about The Hat. Sadly, every time Trump dons that now-iconic red hat — emblazoned with the words “Make America Great Again” — he underscores a branding strategy more appropriate for selling cola or car parts than a candidate for president.

Have I mentioned before how much I dislike that hat? Maybe not. But I am sure I have mentioned my

less than warm feelings toward Trump. Frankly, I find see TRUMP, pg. 20

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County leaders update status in Montpelier session

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

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ONTPELIER – The status of schools within Hanover County Public Schools and issues concerning Hanover County were addressed Thursday evening in a public forum in Montpelier.

Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and HCPS officials offered the community an opportunity to provide input at the session, held at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

Dr. Michael B. Gill, superintendent of schools, opened the program by tackling the question: “Where are we now; and where are we headed?”

His answer was straight to the point: “In no particular order.”

He did say there are some specific accolades the Hanover County School Board is proud of at its current status. Included are county schools having the most nationally board-certified teachers per capita in the area; a dynamic and incredibly involved Parent Teacher Association (PTA); and being recognized by the Financial Officers Association for “excellent bookkeeping.”

HCPS also was recognized for the fourth year in a row for Best Communities for Music Education.

Of the 132 school districts in the commonwealth, the superintendent said only 12 districts can obtain this designation. Achieving this designation four years in a row puts Hanover County at the top 3% in the nation.

Gill also said that every school in Hanover County is fully accredited, making it the only large school division in the Richmond Metropolitan Area to have all of its schools fully accredited, as well as the third largest school division in Virginia to be fully accredited.

Arlington and Stafford counties are the only other school divisions in the state to have all fully accredited institutions because they have more students and both school divi-

sions have the same requirements as Hanover, according to Gill.

As for the Standards of Learning (SOLs), Virginia’s public school standardized testing program that was formed as a way to evaluate results by the commonwealth’s expectations

described how that was now being transformed into a full emerging specialty center.

Since 2003, students attending the remaining high schools of Patrick Henry, Atlee, and Lee-Davis who are more interested in learning a techni-

option for the first time for students.

In previous years, students were allowed to take certain classes with J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College during their time enrolled in high school, which gave students college credits before they’ve obtained

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Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, left, chairman and Beaverdam District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, addressed the recent meeting in Montpelier. Also speaking, at right, was Stanley’s vice chair, Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy District. The Hanover County School Board also attended, with Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, updating the division’s status.

of education, Gill explained how these tests don’t define an individual’s worth.

“While we are extremely proud of our students’ achievement on those test scores, it’s my feeling that a test score, a multiple choice test, at the end of the school year; should not be the sole defining characteristic of a child’s worth, or of a teacher’s worth, or of a school’s worth, or of the school division’s worth,” Gill said.

He then told the group that a new program for students gifted in technical education is being developed at Hanover High School.

Already serving as the location for the county’s specialty school, Gill

cal trade or skill rather than going to a four-year university have had the option to travel to Hanover High for specific periods of the day to take specialized classes.

Now Gills said, Hanover High will be expanding the current program, so any students who are interested in taking that educational path will be allowed to attend Hanover High fulltime -- even if they didn’t originally go there.

In addition to the development of the emerging specialty center, Gill also talked about how they would be expanding the curriculum. He said a number of new courses will be added to the program, including the introduction of criminal justice as an

their diplomas.

Gill said this is expanding as well.

High school students interested in accelerating their career paths will soon have the option to take more classes at the community college than they have had, and will have the ability to graduate secondary education with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree.

With the change in technology, Gill said change in education is a good thing, quoting John Dewey, “If we teach today as we taught yesterday, then we rob our students of tomorrow.”

Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, chairman and Beaverdam District representative on the board of supervisors,

addressed high-speed rail and highspeed internet.

He said the latest information the supervisors have received is that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is considering a third route for the DC2RVA high-speed rail proposal. This is in addition to the first two proposed routes of building the rail through the Town of Ashland and around the western corridor.

Stanley said the DRPT is sending out some misleading information behind the motive for the rail.

“What they’re saying they’re talking about passenger traffic, and once we get looking into it, that’s not what it’s all about. It seems to me it’s going to be more about freight than it is passenger traffic,” Stanley said.

He also said the high-speed train being proposed would be going 90 miles per hour compared to the 60 mph it currently travels, emphasizing how it would not be going 200 mph like the high-speed trains in Europe.

Stanley said he didn’t think the travel time saved would be worth the cons.

He encouraged citizens to email Emily Stock, director of Rail Planning for the DRPT, to express their concerns and state their stance on the DC2RVA proposal.

“I think you can make a difference, because I know from being an elected official for all these years, that numbers show up and it makes a difference. I can tell you that,” Stanley said.

He also spoke briefly on the possibility of Hanover County obtaining high-speed internet, noting that Century Link, a service provider used by many in the less populated areas, has connectivity issues.

Stanley talked to Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, on Monday, May 16, and was told by the legislator that Century Link informed him that a new line in the western part of the county is in the works, and an official announcement on its status would be made soon.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals RUSSELL DRAUDT Russell Draudt, 66, of Rockville, formerly of Hamburg, New York, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlene and Harold Draudt. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Debra Hughes Draudt; two sons, Matthew Yamaguchi (Rich) and Jeffrey Draudt (Laura); three grandchildren, Jose’ Yamaguchi, Caitlyn and Russell James Draudt; two sisters, Barb Metzger (Joe) and Sandy Tagliaferro (Tom); sister-in-law, Audrey Wisniewski (Jerry); brother-in-law, James Hughes; nieces and nephews, Debbie, Amy, Jake (Lindsey), DRAUDT Tony, Josh and Gillian. Russ was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany from 1969 to 1971.

He was a loyal employee of FESCO. Russ’s joys in life were fishing, NASCAR, and spending time with family and friends in his backyard. Private funeral services will be held in New York at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Lung Association (www.lung.org).

HELENE WALCH Helene Luise Walch, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2016, at the age of 94. She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany, and came to the United States in 1952. She became a U.S. citizen in 1961.

She lived for 63 years with the Watkins family in Ashland, serving as companion and caregiver first for Lois Watkins and later for Marion Herget, and also working at the Herald Progress newspaper. She was a member of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church, the Henry Clay Woman’s Club, and the Home Demonstration Club in Ashland. She leaves behind a niece, Helene Schwartz; and several other relatives WALCH in Germany; as well as the Watkinses who

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Hanover High School has been shaped by incredibly supportive teachers, coaches, friends and adults in the community who have invested in me. They have encouraged me to serve others, and I look forward to supporting the generation to follow the same way.”

As he looks toward the future, he said he plans to study engineering at the University of Virginia.

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His parents are Gregory and Deborah Laux of Mechanicsville.

At school, Joseph served on the Membership Committee of the National Honor Society, and was a member of the Beta Club.

He was a member of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, brass captain of the Hanover Marching Hawks, principal chair, trombone, of the Hanover Wind Ensemble, and lead trombone of the Hanover Jazz Ensemble.

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have always considered her to be a member of their own family. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the James Street Memorial Fund, Hanover ARC, P.O. Box 91, Ashland, VA 23005.

DONALD WALLER Donald Wayne Waller, 46, of Doswell, passed away on May 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia A. Waller; grandmother, Thelma M. Moore; grandparents, Sallie Mae Waller and Hillary Earl Waller. He is survived by his wife, Patricia D. Waller; and his father, Robert E. Waller; brother, Robert A. Waller (Beverly J.); stepson, Jeffrey Matinog; grandfather, George T. Martin (Sue); great-grandmother, Mary B. Healy; stepgrandfather, Waverly Moore; aunts, Joyce Leake and Brenda Martin (John); uncle, Ronald WALLER Martin (Deborah); nieces, Isabelle and Morgan L. Waller; nephew, James H. Waller; and several other family members and friends. Donald was a member of the Elon Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at the Elon Baptist Church at 14031 Verdon Road in Ruther Glen. Interment was in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the church.

DR. SAMUEL WOOLWINE Dr. Samuel Edward “Pe Paw” Woolwine, 82, of Richmond, passed away Friday May 20, 2016. He was born December 20, 1933, in Abingdon, a son of the late Walter and Grace Woolwine.

He also was preceded in death by brothers, Lewis, Bob, James, Dewey, Fred and Edward, and a sister, Wynona. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of 57 years. Also surviving are his brother, Dave Woolwine, and sister, Sally Stevens. He was blessed with six children and their families: son, Samuel and wife, Kim, grandchildren, Whitney and fiance’, Adam, Trey and wife, Elizabeth and Casey, ment includes playing trombone with the Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band.

“With high school on the verge of wrapping up, the most noticeable factor of the whole experience is easily being able to say that I can look back and see where I have come over these last four years,” Joseph said.

“Each year of high school was slightly different in that I not only grew in my education, but also as a person,” he added. “With that said, I feel very eager and prepared for the future and whatever

obstacles or exciting events it may bring. Overall, I feel honored to be salutatorian and privileged to have received an education preparing me for what’s next to come.”

His future goals include attending the University of Virginia, where he will major in engineering. He said he plans to apply for systems engineering after his first year.

In addition to his studies, Joseph said he will continue to exercise, with an emphasis on running, and become a member of the UVA Cavalier Marching Band.

great-grandchildren, Victoria, Samuel and Caroline; son, Andy and wife, Laurie, grandchildren, Andrew and wife, Meredith, Blake, Callie, Parker, Garrett, Tori and Olivia; son, Greg and wife, Hope, grandchildren, Grace and Parker; son, Roy and wife, Emily; grandchildren, Franklin, Robert, Annie, Mizzy, Sally and Henry; daughter, Traci, grandchildren, Mark Miskovic and wife, Emily and Lindsay Ann Miskovic; and daughter, Paige Rich and husband, Stanley, grandchildren, Alec and Owen. He had a passion for football, golf, baseball, fishing, gardening, cooking and most importantly, spending WOOLWINE time with his family and friends. He attended Virginia Military Institute, where he was captain of the football team in 1957 when VMI went undefeated. He was an Honorable Mention All American, First Team All Southern Conference, and a member of VMI Sports Hall of Fame. After graduating from VMI, he attended MCV School of Dentistry.

Upon graduation, he served two years in the U.S. Army at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He then moved his family to Richmond, where he enjoyed a more than 30-year career practicing dentistry in Richmond and Montpelier. He went on a dental mission to the Dominican Republic and volunteered many hours in the Dental Clinic in Bland. He was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and an active member at the Second Baptist Church, where he served multiple terms on the Board of Deacons. He served on the Board of Visitors at VMI for eight years. Above all, he was a devoted son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. His warm smile will be greatly missed here on earth by many.

A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at the Second Baptist Church with a reception to follow. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Baptist Church Building Fund, 9614 River Rd., Richmond, VA 23229. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was in charge of arrangements.

LMS Awards Assemblies set ASHLAND – Liberty Middle School’s end of the year Awards Assemblies will take place on Friday, June 5, at the following times: 8:45 to 10:20 a.m. – 8th grade, Block B1.

10:30 a.m. to noon – 7th grade, Block B2.

2 to 3:20 p.m. – 6th grade, Block B4.

Academic awards, achievement awards, special recognitions, and citizenship awards (8th grade only) will be presented.

Parents and Guardians are invited to attend.

To determine if your child

will receive an academic award, check his/her 1st semester and 3rd nine weeks grades; the award criteria are: Honors – all A’s and/or B’s and no more than 1 C during the 1st semester and 3rd nine weeks.

Scholars – all A’s and/or B’s for the 1st semester and 3rd nine weeks.

Academic Excellence – all A’s for the 1st semester and 3rd nine weeks.

All A’s All 3 Years – Eighth graders who’ve earned all A’s in grade 6, grade 7 and for the 1st semester and 3rd nine weeks of 8th grade..

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Murder suspect admits to pushing boss, causing head injury

By Brandon Shulleeta Richmond Times-Dispatch HANOVER — A Hanover County man charged with second-degree murder admitted to pushing his boss to the ground, causing him to hit his head on a pickup truck, according to court records.

John Patrick Cassells Jr., 59, of Montpelier, was found lying on the ground the next morning in his driveway beside his bloodied Ford F350 pickup truck. He had suffered a fractured skull, according to evidence referenced in a search warrant affidavit.

Jesse Patrick Booth, 28, of Montpelier, said he pushed Cassells following an altercation on the night of March 17, according to the affidavit.

Booth — who worked for Cassells at Sleepy Hollow Landscaping and Tree Service, and lived in Cassells’ basement — told Investigator Christopher J. Davis with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office that he had been out with Cassells the night of the argument that ended in Cassells’ death.

Court records didn’t specify the nature of the altercation.

Booth told Davis that he had left Cassells beside the truck and went inside Cassells’ home and slept, court records state.

Booth was charged the same day as his admission, 12 days after Cassells was taken to Henrico Doctor’s Hospital and pronounced dead on March 18.

The morning that Cassell was pronounced dead, he had dry blood on his head, nose, mouth, arms and right leg, according to a second investigator, who photographed the injuries.

In addition to Cassells’ brain bleeding from trauma to the back of his head, there was also an injury to the front of his head, the affidavit states, based on information provided by a physician who examined Cassells.

The incident unfolded in Cassells’ driveway in the 15300 block of Mountain Road, just west of

Wright, Liberty MS teacher, to discuss his new book ASHLAND – Randy Wright, a Liberty Middle School teacher, will discuss his new book, “I’m Running For President, Too,” at 7 p.m.

Friday, June 3, at the Ashland Theater.

He also will explain why he is running as a write-in candidate for president, offering reforms to the election process, unraveling the Second Amendment conundrum, offering overdue Constitutional amendments, and opening a dialogue about diversity in an evening full of humor, insight and fun.

Wright, M.Ed., has been a civics teacher at Liberty Middle for 25 years. He has been selected by the students

as an “Honored Educator” 11 different years.

He received an R.E.B. Award for teaching excellence, was selected by Richmond Magazine as one of Richmond’s top teachers and was commended by the Virginia House of Delegates for “creativity, vision and leadership.”

In 1997, he originated the Liberty Bill, which would require an outline of the U.S. Constitution, including the Preamble, the seven Articles, and the 27 Amendments to be superimposed on the back of $1 bills.

The Liberty Bill has been introduced in a number of Congresses and his students

testified before the House of Representatives’ subcommittee on its behalf.

In 2014, he founded Teaching Tours, a nonprofit which provided kids in need with free, educational, small group, teacher-led field trips to the Washington, D.C., monuments and a college campus.

Teaching Tours has become part of a larger nonprofit in Richmond. (www.teachingtours.org) Wright lives in Richmond with his wife, and together ‘I’m Running For President they raised three children.

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This event is free to the public. and Amazon Books.

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Hanover Humane ‘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 ani-

mals will live on.

“Loving Critter Camp” is the place where campers will learn about the ani-

mals 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.

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The sheriff ’s office was initially told Cassells had suffered from cardiac arrest after responding to a report of a man lying in his driveway.

The sheriff ’s office collected data from a cell phone that had been in Booth’s possession, in hopes of tracking his whereabouts before and after Cassells’ death, in addition to collecting text messages and phone call records during a 26hour period leading up to, and immediately after, Cassells was pronounced dead.

Cassells died from blunt force trauma to the head, according to the medical examiner.

Booth is due in General District Court at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 14.

Arrest made in series of burglaries Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – A Richmond man has been arrested and charged for multiple burglaries that took place in Hanover County between Thursday, April 14, and Sunday, April 24.

Sgt. James R. Cooper said the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Andrew E. Labons, 20, on Tuesday, May 17, and charged him with four counts of breaking and entering, three counts of grand larceny and one count of petit larceny.

“I am exceptionally proud of our investigators. Their dedication to the citizens of Hanover County continues to be exemplary. More importantly, I’m pleased that we are able to give reassurance to the victims and residents who have been affected by these crimes,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said.

As a result of the arrest, the following residen-

tial burglaries in Hanover County have been solved: April 14 — 5200 block of Glenharbor Lane in Mechanicsville.

April 15 — 5200 block of Glenharbor Lane in Mechanicsville.

April 16 — 5200 block of Keitts Corner Road in Mechanicsville.

April 24 — 7300 block of Cabell Place in Mechanicsville.

Cooper said that investigators continue to work diligently to recover all stolen property.

Anyone with more information about these incidents is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

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

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South Anna Elementary school students are nuts about Nutzy and fitness Photos submitted by Chris R. Whitley

Nutzy from the Richmond Flying Squirrels recently paid a special visit to South Anna Elementary School to celebrate the Spirit Stride 5K. He had breakfast with the classes that had the most students registered: Becky Sewell’s second grade class and Heather Brazier’s fifth grade class. Nutzy then toured the school with Alicia Todd, principal, to hand out wristbands to all registered students.The Spirit Stride was held March 19. There was an official 5K with chip timing and a 1-mile kid’s fun run.

There also were a variety of fitness stations and a raffle for all registered runners.

Nutzy with Alicia Todd, principal; Heather Brazier, fifth grade teacher; Becky Sewell, second grade teacher; and Madison Stanley, student teacher.

Peyton Gluesing, second grade student, receives an autograph from Nutzy.

Nutzy with students from Heather Brazier’s fifth grade class and Becky Sewell’s second grade class.

Destiny Allen, fifth grade student, scores Nutzy’s autograph.

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Claire Williams, third grade student, gets a high five from Nutzy.

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, May 28 Joshua Generation Church at 10195 Chamberlayne Road (next to Antique Village) will be hosting Medicare Education Sessions for persons who need to enroll.

Minister Tonya Pacelli has been in the Case Management field since 1997. The enrollment process doesn’t have to be difficult. Sessions, which are free, are being held from 1 to 3 p.m. May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9 and July 23. To register, call 804-332-8427.

Registration also is available at Eventbrite.com https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/medicare-enrollment-sessionstickets-18784317399.

Tuesday, May 31 Early Bird tickets will be 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 contain-

ing the important details of the event, send an email to ldhsclassof91@gmail.com.

Monday, June 20 The Hanover Education Foundation will host its 19th Annual Golf Tournament at the Hanover Country Club in Ashland. Proceeds will support educational initiatives of Hanover County Public Schools. Participation will make a difference to thousands of children influenced

by Hanover educators. There will be two flights: 8 a.m. (registration begins at 6:30 a.m.) and 1:30 p.m. (registration begins at noon) shotguns. Breakfast and lunch are included. For more information, go to hefhanover.com or call 804-365-4560.

Wednesday, June 22 The Hanover Humane Society and Moe’s Southwest Grill at 7225 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville are partnering for a fundraiser, which will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. with Moe’s donating 15% of the sales made during this time. There’s no need to present a voucher -- just mention Hanover Humane Society at the register.

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.

Saturday, Aug. 6 A Mega-Reunion of graduates – 1909 to 1960 -- of John Marshall High School will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. For more information, go to www.Oldjayem@ yahoo.com or contact Owen Yates at 804-746-1059.

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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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 804-730-4812 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.

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Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 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 804-781-0338.

First Tuesday 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.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, 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 experienc-

es, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145.

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

Second and fourth Tuesdays Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 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 an oncology social worker.

Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 967-2580.

First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804730-1500.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly.

Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com Fourth Thursdays Laryngectomees, patients who may be undergoing a laryngectomy in the future, their families, caregivers and the medical community, meet at 5:30 p.m. to provide support, education and socialization at the American Cancer Society at 4240 Park Place Court in Glen Allen. For more information, visit newvoiceclub@gmail.com.

Thursdays GriefShare, a Christ-centered support group to help those who have lost a loved one, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays through Nov. 12 at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. Participants do not have to attend every meeting; people can drop in at any time. For more information, call 804-550-9601.

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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 full-service 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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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Randolph-Macon’s baseball team had a big of baggage heading into the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional tournament at Ross Memorial Park in Washington, Pennsylvania, last week: The Yellow Jackets had never won a regional game.

For seniors like former Atlee standouts James Walsh and Mitch Keeler, that left a glaring item on their pre-graduation checklist.

By the time their finished their appearance in the region final, they left a big legacy for subsequent Randolph-Macon teams to try to eclipse. They won plenty in the region, falling to top-seed La Roche College of Pittsburgh 4-3 Sunday to end their season one game short of the Division III College World Series.

Of course, they would have loved to make the World Series, but winning three games and making it to the region finals was a spectacular finish to their careers.

“I’ve never been a part of something so special,” Walsh said. “Our team chemistry is unbelievable. And to be able to make history at RandolphMacon, to win our first regional game, it was awesome.”

Walsh played a major role in giving the second-seeded

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Above, Randolph-Macon catcher Mitch Keeler makes the tag in a 2-1 victory over Wooster in a winner’s bracket semifinal in the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional at Ross Memorial Park in Washington, Pennsylvania, Thursday. Right, James Walsh allowed just one run on 10 hits and a walk and struck out 17 in 15 innings of work in the regional.

Yellow Jackets their first regional win. Getting the start on the mound in the first round against St. Joseph’s Golden Eagles of Patchogue, New York, Walsh went the distance, allowing no runs while yielding just three hits in a 15-strikeout, 8-0 victory.

Matoaca graduate Rick Spiers turned in another complete-game performance for the Yellow Jackets in a 2-1 win over the College of Wooster (Ohio) in the second round of the

tournament Thursday. Spiers played a big role offensively in Randolph-Macon’s next win, a 19-6 romp over La Roche in the winners’ bracket final Friday.

Spiers went 4 for 6 with a homer, three runs and three RBI. That set up a rematch with La Roche Saturday in a tournament final Saturday, but the Redhawks outlasted the Yellow Jackets, erupting for five runs in the 12th inning for a 7-2 win and forcing a second game Sunday in the double-elimina-

tion tournament to determine the region champion.

Walsh also got the start against La Roche in that game and turned in six solid innings of work, striking out five while giving up just one run on a hit and a pair of walks and leaving the Yellow Jackets a 3-1 lead.

“I was honored. I was just happy that [head coach Ray Hedrick] let me go out there the first time,” Walsh said. “The second time, I told him I really wanted to go out the second

outing and start, and just give it all and just leave it all on the field for my team.”

His catcher was Keeler – a constant battery mate since the two were sophomores at Atlee High School.

“He’s been my catcher since our sophomore year in high school,” Walsh said. “It’s been really special. Pitchers don’t get to have the same catcher for – what was it – six or seven years.

To have Mitch behind the ditch, he’s one of the best catchers I’ve ever thrown to. … He’s always called the greatest games. It’s a powerful one-two combo, me and Mitch.”

Keeler said this team will leave a lasting legacy at Randolph-Macon.

“I feel like we definitely set a standard for years to come,” Keeler said.

Keeler batted .286 with six hits, a walk, two runs scored and five RBIs. He has no regrets about his effort.

“I feel like I did leave it all out on the field,” Keeler said. “I feel like I gave my body to be the best catcher for the team, every single pitch, every ball. …

I feel pretty good about that.”

Now they look to the future.

Keeler looks to get a job. Walsh hopes to keep playing baseball.

But even on the bus on the way back to Ashland, they are reminded of more mundane matters – life stuff – requiring their attention.

“My mom’s already texting me. She said there’s yard work that needs to be done,” Walsh said.

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

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Patriots falter against Orange in consolation game MECHANICSVILLE – Patrick Henry needed to win in four innings. They only managed a tie in five.

And visiting Orange County, with ace pitcher Bradley Hamer entering the game in relief, shut down the Patriots, claiming a 5-2 victory Friday night to seize the third ticket to the Region 5A North baseball tournament, which began this week.

It was a tough end for a Patrick Henry baseball team that, with the score tied 2-2, had the bases loaded with one out in the fifth inning but couldn’t get any more runs across.

“We sort of knew that it was going to be a four-inning ball game,” said Patrick Henry head baseball coach Sam Hart. “It was going to be a four-inning game because they were going

to bring [Hanner] in, and that kid, he had over 100 strikeouts coming in to our game. So we knew the kid had good stuff.

If we didn’t have it done by the time he came in, we were going to be in trouble.”

Hanner, who started the game at shortstop, came in in the fifth inning to shut down the Patriots’ rally. Eight of his nine outs were strikeouts.

It did not help the Patriots that two of their starters, Kendall Stanley and Parker Shaffer, were hurt early in the game.

But it’s been a good season for Patrick Henry.

“It just didn’t work out,” Hart said. “But we’re OK. Realistically, I thought we were one game away from our goal. … I think we just came up one game short.”

Dave Lawrence can be Dave Lawrence/The Local reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Patrick Henry’s Dalton Nash (14) beats the throw to Orange County third baseman Justin Beaty in the Patriots’ 5-2 loss to the cal.com. visiting Hornets in a Region 5A North consolation game Friday night.

Raiders clip PH in conference semifinal

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Patrick Henry had to use its best pitcher to get to Wednesday night. Atlee used that to its advantage.

The Raiders rattled Patriot pitchers for 11 runs on 11 hits to earn an 11-1 victory in a Conference 11 baseball semifinal at Atlee Wednesday night.

The Raiders, who later lost to Halifax 7-5 in the conference championship game, clinched a berth in the Region 5A North tournament with its semifinal win over Patrick Henry.

The Patriot pitchers did reasonably well. Atlee won based on the prowess of its typically solid hitters. Jordan Brooks led the Raiders, going 3 for 4 with three RBIs. Henry Moore also

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Atlee’s Nabeel Gootee (6) scores a run in the Raiders 11-1 victory over visiting Patrick Henry Wednesday.

went 3 for 4 and Nabeel Gootee went 2 for 3 and a double for Atlee.

Still, the Raiders have some challenges in the offense department.

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“We can’t leave as many in scoring position as we get deeper and deeper in the playoffs,” said Atlee head coach Ken Schrad. “I think what happened in that situation was guys who

where muscling up a little bit, really trying to ‘I’m going to jack one out of here and clear the bases,’ or whatever. That’s usually what gets you in trouble.”

Patrick Henry had to use its ace, William Strong, in a first-round game that Monday, so head coach Sam Hart had to pitch by committee against Atlee in the semifinal. Even if the Patriots lost in the semifinal, they could claim a berth in the regional by winning a consolation game Friday.

“We’ve got to have somebody to go Friday,” Hart said.

“Whether you are a one-, twoor three-seed, our goal of making the regional is still attainable.”

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

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HANOVER — The Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District recently announced the recipients of its 2016 college scholarships.

Meredith Sutton of Hanover County and Madison Coleman of Caroline County will each receive $5,000 toward their college tuition.

Sutton is a senior at LeeDavis High School where she is in National Honor Society, Beta Club, Environmental Club and Wind Ensemble, among other organizations.

She also has achieved her Girl Scout Gold Award, her project focusing on “teaching Haitian children about plant anatomy, plant growth, nutrition and their environment through multilinqual, interactive lesson plans.”

She plans to attend the University of Virginia in the fall and pursue a major in environmental engineering.

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At her high school, she is a member of the National Honor Society and played field hockey and softball.

She will attend the College of William and Mary in the fall where she will major in biology.

The Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District annually awards a $5,000 college scholarship to one graduating senior in each of Hanover and Caroline

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Applicants should demonstrate an interest in conservation and the environment, plan to pursue education in a conservation-related field, rank in the top 20% of his or her graduating class and have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater.

Scholarship application packets became available in January 2017. Interested persons may contact the Hanover-Caroline SWCD office at 804-537-5225, extension 115, or Pattie Bland, ppbland@hanovercounty.gov, to receive information and application materials.

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it hard to reconcile Trump’s own riches-toeven-more-riches story with his dour outlook on the country that we both call home. But I digress.

If Mr. Trump has any hope of ever appearing worthy of the highest office in the land, he needs to take the hat off and get down to the business of offering real, tenable solutions to the problems that middle class Americans face. In the end, a hat is just a hat and a bombastic speech — particularly when it offers no substance — is little more than a distraction.

Trump, thus far, has campaigned largely on a platform of insulting people, flaunting his wealth, and wearing that hat.

The first two, I fear, are part and parcel of the man. The third can actually be removed.

And so, to both borrow — and slightly corrupt — a phrase from Ronald Reagan (incidentally, the first candidate to make wide use of the phrase “Make America Great Again”), I would humbly propose the following: There is one sign that Mr. Trump can make that would be unmistakable, that would advance dramatically the cause of freedom and peace.

Mr. Trump, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity for the United States, if you seek liberalization, take off that hat. Mr. Trump, remove the hat. Mr. Trump, tear off that hat!