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Vol. 1 No. 48 | Richmond Suburban News | June 1, 2016

Cook and Cannon lead PHHS 2016 class

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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revor is the son of SMax Alexander Cook will graduate as valedictorian of Patrick Henry High School with a 4.7 grade point average (GPA).

He is the son of Les and Patricia Cook of Ashland.

While in high school, he has served as president of

Patrick Henry High School 12 p.m.

Saturday June 18 Siegel Center VCU

Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

Randolph-Macon College in Ashland celebrates its largest class during commencement ceremonies on campus.

Max Cook valedictorian

Emily Cannon salutatorian

the International Thespian Society, tenor section leader of the Mixed Show Choir and second violin section leader in the Strings Orchestra. He also has been a member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club.

In his community, Max is a Chancel Choir member at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. He takes

part in the Ashland Musical Variety Show and supports the events at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center (HAAC).

He will be attending Oberlin Conservatory, where he will study vocal performance, specifically opera.

As for his years at Patrick Henry, he said, “I think I have see PHS, pg. 

Largest class graduates from Randolph-Macon

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College celebrated commencement ceremonies Saturday with the largest class in the school’s history.

More than 300 graduates marched across the “red brick road” along the Janet Harvey Trivette ’78 Alumni Walkway.

Their names will appear on bricks, joining those of graduates dating back to the early 1900s.

The Class of 2016 received their diplomas at the Frank E. Brown Fountain Plaza on Henry Street.

With some students trying to hold back tears, and parents attempting to contain their mixed feelings of happiness and

sadness, Saturday’s commencement was full of emotions for the Yellow Jackets family.

The commencement speaker was Haywood A. “HAP” Payne Jr. who graduated from R-MC in 1968, earning a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, as well as being the first African-American student see LARGEST, pg. 8 

Strawberry Faire’s goal: support local churches and nonprofits

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

ASHLAND — On Saturday June 4, Ashland will be starting off the summer with its 35th Annual Strawberry Faire (ASF).

Serving as Ashland’s signature

event since being founded in 1982, the Faire joins with the Town of Ashland in welcoming the public to attend and enjoy family and friend-oriented activities during the outdoors celebration.

Ashland’s Strawberry Faire has been a traditional celebration formed in efforts to promote the local com-

munity and the region’s strawberry harvest.

“Berry good people making a difference” is the motto used to symbolize the fair, and an accurate one at that.

ASF is a free event during which local churches and nonprofit organizations raise funds, while offering

something for everyone.

Dani Petitt, president of Public Relations for ASF Inc., said the churches and nonprofit groups in which they are donating the grants to are all local.

“Some of the groups who will receive grants are the American

Cancer Society, Circles Ashland, and the Ashland Main Street Association,” Petitt said.

Things to do at this year’s Strawberry Faire range from jumping around on bouncy houses and see Strawberry, pg. 

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SHLAND — Members of the Ashland Garden Club are celebrating the recognition recently received by longtime member Georgia “Bebe” Luck.

Luck received the highest honor given by the Garden Club of Virginia (GCV), The Massie Medal.

The Garden Club of Virginia is a statewide organization consisting of 47 member clubs.

Elizabeth Bickford, president of the Ashland Garden Club, said the Massie Medal, awarded on May 10 at the GCV Annual Meeting, “was the greatly anticipated highlight of that event.”

This award is given “to an individual member, or to a member club, of the Garden Club of Virginia, who has served with unusual dedication and distinction. Each recipient must have been effective in promoting the betterment of the club by demonstrating excellence in

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Georgia “Bebe” Luck, second from left, recently received the highest honor, The Massie Medal, from the Garden Club of Virginia. Also shown are, from left, Jeanette Cadwallender, immediate past president of the Garden Club of Virginia; Georgia Luck Mitchell; Anne Luck Reynolds; and Lin Luck Rohr.

horticulture, restoration, preservation or conversation of the natural resources of our Commonwealth ...”

Luck has been a very dedicated member of the Ashland Garden Club for many years, holding most of the club’s offices. She also has been very generous with her time and energy to the Garden Club of Virginia.

She oversaw all activities

at the Kent Valentine House, the GCV headquarters in Richmond, and worked tirelessly and gracefully with GCV members from all areas of Virginia. In this capacity she was responsible for initiating and oversight of a major renovation to the headquarters.

Additionally, she has chaired the GCV Human Resources Committee.

“She is universally appreci-

ated for her warmth, efficiency, intelligence and dexterity in completing every task with outstanding skill,” Bickford added.

“The Ashland Garden Club is extremely honored to call Bebe a member!” Bickford said. “And, we are also graced with another Massie Medal winner, Lula Hopkins, who received this prestigious award in 1993.”

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 they raised three children.

This event is free to the public.

“I’m Running for President Too” is available on Kindle and Amazon Books.

Information submitted by Kay Landry.

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| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Suspect stole items from listed location at 7400 Bell Creek Rd.

May 18

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 5100 Cold Harbor Rd.

Suspect stole items at 7000 Covenant Woods Dr.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7400 Verdi Ln.

Suspect was driving after being declared an habitual offender on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 7400 Sandy Ln.

Suspect stole items at 7200 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 7800 Marshall Arch Dr.

Suspect provided false information to law enforcement at 8200 Mechanicsville Tpk.

May 19

Suspect was driving under the influence at 8000 Mechanicsville Tpk. Suspect fled scene of an accident at 9500 Chamberlayne Rd. Suspect used victim’s information without

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been well prepared to face the challenges in my future by the excellent instruction I’ve been given at Patrick Henry. I feel honored to be valedictorian and attribute it to the work ethic instilled in me by my parents and the faculty at Patrick Henry.�

Emily VC Cannon, with

Suspect broke into listed location at 10200 Jamestown Rd.

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Suspected obtained money under false pretense at 10300 Autumn Dr.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Stonewall Parkway and Overlook Drive.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 7200 Mechanicsville Tpk. Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Telegraph Road and Kings Acre Road.

Suspect stole items at 7400 Bell Creek Rd. Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Rural Point Road and Hartford Oaks Drive.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Old Calvary Drive and Stronghold Drive.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Rural Point Road and Chamberlayne Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Washington Highway and Elletts Crossing Road.

Suspect obtained money under false pretense at 10300 Autumn Dr.

an expected weighted 4.6875 GPA, is the salutatorian for Patrick Henry’s Class of 2016.

She is the daughter of Valerie Cannon and granddaughter of LaVerne Fetty of Ashland.

Emily has been a member of the Latin Club and National Honor Society at Patrick Henry.

She is an IB (International Baccalaureate) candidate.

She will attend Randolph-

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Mechanicsville Turnpike and Colony Drive.

Suspect obtained item(s) fraudulently at 17100 Mountain Rd.

Suspect fled scene of an accident at Windsor Drive and Ellerson Drive.

Suspect obtained item(s) fraudulently at 7300 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at 13100 Tower Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 10200 Cabin Ct.

May 20

Suspect stole items from listed location at 6500 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect brandished a firearm at 7300 Barnett Ave.

Suspect attempted to obtain item(s) fraudulently at 9200 Atlee Station Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Chamberlayne Road and Times-Dispatch Boulevard.

Suspect assaulted victim at 7000 Colonel Crump Dr.

Suspect was in possession of marijuana at 7200 Cold Harbor Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 7400 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect fled scene of an accident at 8100 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect fled scene of an accident at 7700 Sporting Ln.

Suspect assaulted victim at Pole Green Road and Bell Creek Road.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 10000 Johnstown Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 17000 Old Ridge Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 7100 Fishing Cr.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 7200 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 18000 Dogwood Trail Rd.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7300 Woody Ln.

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Macon College, where she intends to pursue a double major in Latin and mathematics. “Being an IB diploma candidate, I am very glad that I have managed to complete all the necessary components in these past two years. I hope that I may earn high marks on my IB and AP (Advanced Placement) exams,� she said of her time at PHHS.

Suspect assaulted victim at 7100 Brandy Run Dr.

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Ashland Strawberry Faire vendors — something for everybody

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SHLAND – Vendors, vendors and more vendors will join the crowds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in the streets at Randolph-Macon College for the Ashland Strawberry Faire.

Now in its 34th year, a tradition that proves “berry” good people do make a difference continues to thrive in the Town of Ashland.

A free event, the Ashland Strawberry Faire attracts upwards of 50,000 people.

This year, two stages will be set up, providing continuous music and performing arts.

For the youngsters, a Kid Zone will include bounce houses, cake walks, raffles and new games.

The Strawberry Youth Pageant spotlights ages 3 to 16.

There also will be a Pet Pageant for mammals only.

An Animal Zone will be open free for nonprofit adoption groups.

The Faire supports local artisans and businesses.

Parking and shuttle services will be available throughout the town.

As for the star of the day, strawberries will be sold, but, keep in mind, last year the fruit was sold out before 2 p.m.

Vendors scheduled to participate are (the list is being published alphabetically so the booth number is included): Thing for Towels ................................ 43 A/C Medics LLC .................... 423 & 424 AAPCO .............................................436 Absolutely Adorned ............................ 60 Adorned Creations Boutique ............116 After the Wine Rewined .................... 63 Agape Pearls...................................... 72 AIM Church ....................................... 29 AirbrushCustoms Inc....................... 215 Alkar Travel ......................................437 All Bottled Up ....................... 208 & 209 Amazing Grace Mission ....................... 3 American Legion Ashland Post ........................206, 187 Amourable Art ...................... 210 & 211 Apple Frankies Entertainment Inc ............. 301 & 302 April Painter, artist/face painter.......... 44 Artful Winery Crafts............................ 53 ASF-Kid Zone...................................316

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Ashland Berry Farm Inc. ................. 143.

Ashland Church of God...................... 16 Ashland Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness ........................................... 47 Ashland Critter Sitters......................501 Ashland Family Dentistry .................534 Ashland Kiwanis Club ......................104 Ashland Main Street Association and Historic Museum ...........................518 Ashland Masonic Lodge No.168....................... AM&AM. Ashland Nursing ..............................537 Ashland Volunteer Fire Company.....500 Atelier Justine .................................... 14 Audrey’s Designs ............................ 226 Autumn Care of Mechanicsville .......443 AZ Wreaths ........................................ 17 B&T Crafts .......................................156 Bair Foundation of Virginia...............182 Bamboo Pillows, ................................ 52 BARK............................................... 500 BeachworX Recycling LLC, ................ 21 Beading Creations ...........................112 Beadles ............................................103 Beads2Treasure ................................. 38 Beautifully Beaded.......................... 234 Beaverdam Re-Wine.......................... 11 Beck’s Flags ....................................173 Bellastorm Wreath Creations ...........214 Bethel United Methodist Church ............ ......................................301 and 302 Bewitchin Stitchin ............................136 Big Momma’s Homemade Soup............ .......................................114 and 115 Bikers Against Child Abuse of Virginia ....................................................175 Bitsy basics and beyond..................169 Bloom LLC .......................................530 Bonbon LLC .....................................303 Bowfairy,..........................................171 Bowls by Bowles .............................185 Bowsjust4u ......................................157 Boy Scout Troop 793 .........141 and 142 Brinkleys Handcrafted Soaps ............ 36 BUDS Garden Center at ACE Hardware .............................520 Busy Bees Kidsignment ...................412 C R Stuff ............................................ 68 Caitraz LLC ........................................ 46 Cakes by J Lynn ................................ 81 Capital Remodeling Inc.,..................438 Carepac Pharmacy ..........................416 Celestial Sky Creations ....................227 Champion Windows.........................511 Charnora’s Creative Pages................. 37 Christina’s Crafts................................ 32 Circles Ashland .................................. 31 CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation ............160

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Clay Springs Ruritan Club ................312 Clever Container ..............................404 Climbing Ivy Art,................................. 18 Coachlight Press LLC.......................108 Cold Drink Medley -- also known as Happy Hot Dogger .........................144 Crabdaddy’s Piedmont Concessions LLC ...........................300 Crafty Melissa .................................... 61 Crafty Sweets .................................... 41 Creations by Diane ............................ 54 Creative Crafts by Leslie .................... 42 Creative Designs by Donna ............... 40 Crossroad Creations .......................... 48 Cuddle Up for a Cause.....................216 D L Designs .....................................222 Day Three Bath & Body ...................138 deBarros Chiropractic Clinic ............434 Deelish Catering ..............................305 Designs by Flossy ............................242 Dillman Woodcrafts..........................106 Dippin Dots ......................................315

File photo by Jim Ridolphi for The Local

Brielle Jacobs, 3, takes a close look at the sand art display at 2015 Strawberry Faire on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

Do the Jerk-ey LLC..........................178 Don’s Woodcrafts ............................... 64 Dressie Jessie Smocking ................525 Earrings and More 4U........................ 69 Earth Ease........................................130 Edible Arrangements .......................523 Edward Jones Investments-Billups.....529 Elegant Jewelry Pouches by Susie ....... 22 Elise Iglio Photographic Arts ............179 Elise’s Pieces ...................................134 Elle and I Custom Handmade Wreaths .........................................186 Empress Farm .................................400 Eric Frolia Rock Oil Candles............... 77 ETC’s Tye Dyes ..................183 and 184 Falling Water Soap Company............. 75 Families Under the Rail...................... 23

Family Life .......................................235 Faust Body Art ................................... 80 Fine Creek Candles..........................149 First Baptist Church of Ashland.............................. 100 & 101 Five Arrows Jewelry .......................... 27 Flower Crowns by Becky ................... 35 For the Love....................................... 89 Fresh Air.......................................... 435 Frog Music Garden ................... 66 & 67 FyerFyeter Woodworking ..................... 9 Garrett’s Woodworx ........................... 25 GFWC Valentine Women’s Club.......... 50 Gifts4U ............................................... 39 Ginny’s Trades of Hope ......... 441 & 442 Glass Reflections ............................... 28 Goody Paws Bakery Inc.,................... 20 Great Harvest Bread Company ........422 Gypsy Stars........................... 236 & 237 Handcrafted sports games ..............137 Hanover Cares ..................................... 8 Hanover County Cannery and Commercial Kitchen ....................413 Hanover County Farm Bureau ............................... 429 & 423 Hanover Democratic Committee .....433 Hanover Fire-EMS CERT .................... 79 The Hanover Local.......................... 440 Hanover Master Gardeners..............229 Hanover Mental Health Association/Girl Scouts .................... 86 Hanover Republican Committee ......................... 418 & 419 Happy Cat Stained Glass .................204 Happy Fun Lights.............................411 Harrison’s Lake Crafters ...................... 2 Herbert Insurance Agency ...............508 Randolph-Macon College ................120 HomeLife Access Realty ..................512 Homes for Heroes............................427 Hootie Mama & Company ...............131 Hot Mama’s Studio ..........................205 The Herald Progress ........................513 Indulgence Boutique ............. 515 & 516 InStepHens ........................................ 84 International Student Exchange.......163 iPhotoBirds.......................................150 J & D Hot Glass ...............................158 J & R Crafts ....................................... 19 Jewelry by Leann and Teresa ..........107 JJ King’s Secret Sauce ...................... 85 Kandiman’s Cyber Supplies ............... 78 Keep It Candy Events LLC ...............129 Kellogg Kreations.............................121 Kimary Kreations ............................... 13 Kimspirations Jewelry ....................... 83 King’s Nuts and Tea ............................. 1 Kona Ice ...........................................313

Kozy on Up Krafts ............................128 Kreationsbykam........................ 87 & 88 Kristie Bradley Photography LLAC ...426 Larkspur Cottage Designs ...............231 Lasting Impressions Photography ...410 Lebanon United Methodist Church .... 33 Lisa’s Cornhole Bags and Boards ....110 Living in Glass Houses....................... 70 Lonely Pine Jewelry.........................164 Love and Stitches ............................122 LP Berry also known as Threads and Sawdust ...................... 5 LulaRoe – Lucia and Tabitha ...........527 LuLaRoe – Pamla ............................405 Made by Rita ...................................148 Maggie’s Call to the Wild .................514 Manduka Moon..................... 126 & 127 MAP (Market Ashland Partnership) ....517 Marble-ous Creations ......................218 Martial Arts World ................. 506 & 507 Mary Kay Cosmetics........................409 Mary Pascale Painted Slate .............168 McComic Kraft Worx ........................176 Mechanicsville Jazzercise ...............500 Maleleuca ........................................532 Meme’s Posy Plates.........................221 Mermaid’s Dream Jewelry ..............140 Michele Tuomey...............................165 Milford Meadow’s Farms (pony rides) ...................................500 Miss Lizzie’s Soy Candles.................. 71 Mobile Ice Cream Corporation ........... 65 Mom & Me Crafts .............................. 12 Mom and Daughters Jewelry ............ 10 Mother and My Shoppe ...................109 Mountain Marionettes & More LLC.... 74 MouseKTravel ..................................403 Mr. Fix-It...........................................505 Msfuncakes .....................................309 My Faire Ladies ...............................172 Mystic River Lavender ....................... 62 Naked Goat Soap Co........................220 NAMI Central Virginia .......................233 Nantucket Baskets & Animated Puzzles .........................206 Native Drift.......................................151 Nerium .............................................536 Nettie and Clayton’s Creations.........155 Nani & Me Creations .......................181 Norwex ............................................408 O.A.K. Designs ................................... 51 Old Dominion Chapter NRHS ............... 6 Open Doors......................................102 Operation Christmas Child ...............225 Organix by Janet................... 240 & 241 Origami Owl Custom Jewelry ..........401 Over the River Artwork ....................170 see VENDORS, pg. 5

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Owl Feather Designs ............167 P.E.G. Solar............................425 Paint Me! Paint Me! ..............180 Pampered Chef .....................407 Papa John’s Pizza .................306 Perdomo Services.................510 Pig Placement Network ......... 57 Ponder This Gifts and Jewelry 34 Premier Designs Jewelry......528 Preppy Palooza ..........145 & 146 Preppy Purple Turtle..............232 PSA Custom Creations..........113 Puebla Designs .....................177 Quick and easy mixes – cocktails with a kick.........................244 Raising Cane, Chairs

by Geary ............................203 Randolph-Macon College Bookstore ........................106A Renewal by Andersen of Central Virginia ..................415 Richmond ATM .....................314 Richmond Olympiad Gymnastics Inc. .................524 Rise Phoenix Rise Inc............219 R-MC Athletics ......................318 R-MC Blackwell Auditorium Stage .................................317 R-MC Welcome Center Stage .................................500 Rob Wittman for Congress....414 Rodian+Fields.......................522 Roma Ristorante Italiano of

Mechanicsville...................308 Roots Custom Designs ...........55 Rust and Time.......................166 RVA Chiropractic & Wellness ............................509 S & B Wood Crafts .....223 & 224 Saint Andrews Society of Richmond Inc. ...................139 Sand-A-Mania ........................90 Sassafras Gifts & More ........................118 & 119 Savvy Junque Girlz ........58 & 59 Scented Sailor ..........................7 Scentsy .................................402 Scrappy Frames....................117 Select Physical Therapy........504 Sew Much Fun .....................153 Sew Totally Southern ............243 Shenandoah Crafts ...............124 Sherri’s Crab Cakes ..............304 Simply Street Food ...............302 Sirius Jewelry .........................24 Small Fry Creations ..............125 Sophie’s Choice .........190 & 191 Special Events Concessions .311 Sprite’s HERO Inc....................45 St. Ann’s Haiti Ministry ..........228 n St. Paul’s Episcopal Church123 Stained Glass Creations..........76 State Fair Kettle Corn........................420 & 421 State Farm-April Pruitt ..........502 Stella and Dot .......................533 Stone Lily Creations ..............147 Sugar & Smoke ......................15 Sweet Heat Candles .............212 Sweet Smells Shoppe.............82

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playing games to competing in competitions and eating delicious food.

Arts, crafts, plants and antiques will be available for purchase to the thousands who attend.

Vendors and local businesses featured from the Town of Ashland and Hanover County will be set-up throughout the streets of Ashland and Randolph-Macon College (RMC).

As it has done in previous years, the Faire also promotes artisans; hand-crafted items and foods made in a traditional

File photo by Jim Ridolphi for The Local

or non-mechanical fashion. A “Kid Zone” with bouncy houses, cake-walks, raffles and lots of new games will be available for the youth attending the event.

Syl’s Designs .............188 & 189 Terri’s Creations ......................30 TFJ Creations........................135 Thirty One Gifts .....................428 This and That ........................217 This and That Crafts and Gifts ..4 This Kilgore Woodshop ...........73 Tin Shed.....................238 & 239 Tompkins Jewelers Inc. ........526 Totes McGoats Body Soaps ..174 Town of Ashland and Ashland Police Department............519 TSI Promotionals...................535 Tupperware...........................406 Turner’s Creations......161 & 162 Two Hearts by Candy............207 Uncle Mikey’s Bucket Seats .202 Unique Accessories 4 YOU... 213 Vector Security......................531 Virginia Energy Sense...........152 Virginia League for Planned Parenthood ........................417 Virginia Master Naturalists – Riverine Chapter ............230 Virginia Peanut Company .....154 What Dolls Dream Of ..............26 Whispering Springs Farms ........................ 132 & 133 Window Whimsies ................521 Wood that Walks ...................159 World’s Mini Bizarre................49 Yellow House Soap Company ...........................105 YMCA – Patrick Henry Family...............................316 Younique by Susan ...............439 ZoZo’s Jam ...........................111

Also, 10 scholarships are given out at the Faire each year to different schools throughout the county. Winners of the scholarships are to be presented on the ASF stage.

Once the event is over, 100% of all the funds collected will be donated as grants to different nonprofit groups in the area.

An estimated 340 total vendors will be in operation at the event. The vendors include about 200 arts and crafts vendors, 80 Ashland and Hanover Home Shows, 40 nonprofit groups and 20 food vendors.

“We have more businesses coming this year than we’ve ever had before. The Home see STRAWBERRY, pg. 13

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OPINION | The Local Views

The Country Store: America’s faded memories

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Graduation nears for HCPS Class of 2016

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ith last week’s edition, we started spotlighting the honor graduates for the four high schools in Hanover County Public Schools. This writer has been handling these articles for many years and it’s always interesting to see how these students contribute to their schools and communities.

(It’s a given I could have learned a thing or two from them — or even classmates who focused on education and the future. But that’s another story for another time.)

The accolades and bravos pertaining to our school district are merited as we graduate some of the commonwealth’s best and brightest. What an exciting time as the members of the Class of 2016 prepare for higher education, the military, vocational careers, and, most of all, their own paths.

What a journey one’s life becomes upon graduation from high school.

It appears the world is wide open to opportunities — and, in many ways, it is.

Take advantage of your talents and skills. Don’t settle. If you have a particular goal, pursue it. Live your dream.

And, if you aren’t quite sure what the future holds, don’t rush, because, believe it or not, sometimes your destiny falls into place. Trust me, I’m speaking from experience. I was into my second year of college when a three-hour course included hands-on work experience.

When asked about a career in newspapers, I often say “I fell into it and it stuck.” There was no great desire to write, but a couple of editors saw something in me and the rest is history.

To the graduates of 2016, think big. It’s all about you.

Tomatoes and strawberries equal lots of fun As the Hanover Tomato Festival Committee continues to get everything in place for the big day (July 9), the Town of Ashland is gearing up for the Strawberry Faire, which will be held Saturday along the streets of the campus of Randolph-Macon College. Make plans to attend both events. You’ll have a great time right here at home.

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alking in the double screen doors of a country store is an experience that is quickly vanishing in America. Sure, there are plenty of historically accurate restorations that reflect the contents to the last detail. But, the real flavor of the country store was more often displayed in the unique characters who visited.

As a youth, the highlight of a visit to my grandmother’s house in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was a trip to Hershey’s Store.

My Uncle Dudley drove a Diamond cab for most of his life, and the tan and black taxi was a well recognized icon around the then small village of Gaithersburg.

The trip from Meem Avenue to Hershey’s was always exciting. Dudley drove with his knees while, to our amazement, holding his hands in the air. The roads wound around to the small spot on the tracks that Hershey’s occupied for years.

We jumped out of the cab and entered a candy-centered world of delight, an experience that always offered a new and unique experience.

Doris Hershey handed out penny candy, and Dudley allowed us to plunge our hands into the icy water of a red

cooler that held an endless selection of soft drinks. After several minutes of critical decision-making, our frozen hands emerged with a variety of brands and flavors.

Dudley always timed the trip to coincide with the passing mail train that offered its own brand of entertainment.

Hershey’s also served as a post office, and each day bags were hung by the tracks for pickup by the next train.

What followed was a mystical, almost magician act by a tiny man barely visible from an open door on the mail car. Somehow, he threw out the incoming bag and snatched the outgoing seemingly in one deer-like move.

We always laughed and clapped as the train passed, its mission accomplished.

We’d roam through the old store looking at toys that must have been there for years. The wrappers and boxes were yellowed on the dusty shelves that provided endless enchantment.

I bought my father his first Father’s Day present at Hershey’s Store: a small weathered pocketknife pulled from a cardboard display. Doris charged me 25 cents for the knife, a deal that made me proud to know the owner.

Trips to Hershey’s always ended with a trip through Washington Grove. We watched players in white starched see STORE, pg. 14

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Resident questions delegate’s full disclosure Once again, we have a legislator espousing the benefits of a tax exemption scam without a single mention of the ancillary issues surrounding just why he takes this position. If Del. Chris Peace, R-97, wants to chime in on Land Use Tax Exemptions, he might consider all of the issues, not just the ones his donors pay him to promote.

I noted after reading his article twice Peace used the term “land use taxation” six separate times ... never once using the word exemption.

Peace credits the tax scam for promoting jobs, and labels it a “conservation measure for all seasons.” It is what he leaves out that tells the story of his self-serving nature in promoting the continuation of this tax scheme.

Peace never mentions the cost to homeowners and other small businesses, choosing instead to cite the slanted economic benefits that we now have had to listen to over and over.

To Peace’s credit, he stopped short of advancing the

biggest fraud that it slows economic development. Initially that puzzled me because it is often at the top of the list of advocates’ arguments ... until it occurred to me that Peace then would have had to answer questions about the see LETTERS, pg. 13

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JAMES COSBY James Reginald “Jim” Cosby was called by Jesus to Heaven on Thursday, May 12, 2016, from Brightwater Retirement Community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which he called home for the last decade. Born in Richmond, on September 2, 1916, he was a graduate of the University of Richmond, and with a master’s in Physics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, he married Vennie Alice Underwood in 1940. They made their home in Towson, Maryland, for 60 years. Vennie predeceased him more than a decade ago. He is survived by his son, James Lynwood “Jim” and his wife, Abigail, of Lutherville, Maryland; and daughter, Patricia “Penny” Cosby Crawford of Little River, South Carolina. A daughter, Linda Lee Cosby, predeceased him.

From a large Richmond family, Jim is survived by one brother, Monsignor Roscoe Roy Cosby of Rockville; sisters, Elizabeth Patricia, also of Rockville, Lucille Ardel SNC of Lexington, Kentucky, Angeline Geneviere Cosby Davis and her husband; and a sister-in-law, Maria Cosby, beloved wife of his brother, Lynwood Anthony Cosby (deceased), of Front Royal. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. Siblings who predeceased him are Clifton Bernard, Ida Madeline, Evelyn Linda, Lynwood Anthony, Algar Hubert and Andrew Howard Cosby. His career as an engineer moved him from Richmond to Watermill, New York, with Western Union, then to Towson, Maryland, with Bendix Friez Division, where he worked for 40 years. Jim was an engineer (meteorological physicist) and multi-talented man. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus, his family and friends. During his years at Brightwater, he has enjoyed the company of a sweet and loyal friend, Cynthia Swanson. He enjoyed HAM radio (WA3TTY), repairing American antique clocks, classical music and photography. A memorial Eucharist service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2016, in the Health Center Dining Room at Brightwater Retirement Community. A reception, poolside, will follow. Join Jim and Penny, who also hope to thank the health workers, janitorial, kitchen, CNAs, physical therapists and nurses who have cared for their dad the past year at this reception. He had wonderful care and is now where we all long to be. Another service for family will be held in Richmond this summer, and Mr. Cosby will be interred in Dulaney Gardens in Timonium, Maryland., on the 100th anniversary of his birth, September 2, 2016. He would appreciate contributions to your favorite charity.

A guestbook is available at www.leefhandcrematory.com. Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.

DOROTHY JONES Dorothy Ann “Dot” Dungan Jones began her celestial journey on May 24, 2016. She was born to Tyler Franklin and Nettie O’Bier Dungan on June 29, 1928 in Northumberland County.

Dot spent her childhood in the Northern Neck and Washington, D.C., later moving to Richmond. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her dear husbands, Wellington Talmage Morris (1955) and Maurice Jacob Jones (2003), as well as her treasured sister, Joan Dungan Sisson (1949), and a lifetime of many pets. Dot graduated from Cople High School in Hague

and Pan American School of Business in Richmond. She was the secretary to the president of USF&G in Richmond until the birth of her daughter in 1963, and a devoted at-home mother thereafter. A member of Melrose United Methodist Church in Lottsburg in her youth, she also was a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church in Richmond for almost 60 years.

Dot lived a life of kindness, generosity and optimism, and, despite her beauty both in spirit and in her earthly form, she was always incredibly humble. A breast cancer survivor of 47 years who also endured many addiJONES tional health challenges, she continuously inspired others with her grace, courage, and deep faith. She was a gifted pianist and graphite artist, loved animals and all aspects of nature, enjoyed music of many genres, was an enthusiastic supporter of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Richmond SPCA, and a dedicated New York Yankees’ fan. Dot will be forever missed by her daughter, Karen Tyler Jones Cheek; son-in-law, Kenneth Wayne Cheek; and grandson, Adam Nathaniel Cheek, all of Glen Allen. Additional surviving family and friends are her stepson Roger Maurice Jones of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania; half-sister, Sharon Beacham Dawson of Callao; half-brother, William Beacham of Oldhams; many nieces and nephews and their families in Virginia and Pennsylvania; lifelong dear friend, Sylvia Morris Burton, of Glen Allen; and special family friend and “second daughter,” Dana Herbert Harris of Ashland.

In accordance with Dot’s wishes, a modest service and celebration of her life was held Saturday May 28, 2016, at the Melrose United Methodist Church. Contributions in her memory will be welcomed by the Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Richmond Chapter, www.alz.org/grva.

Church in Walkerton, a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Middle Peninsula Bar Association, the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys and a member of the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Association. Jack loved boating and fishing on the Mattaponi River, tending to his garden and he had a knack for finding arrowheads. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Mizpah United Methodist Church Cemetery at 6062 Canterbury Road in Walkerton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mizpah United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 173, Walkerton, VA 23177. B.W. White Funeral Home on Route 30 in King William was in charge of arrangements.

GLADYS ROGERS Gladys Rogers was born on July 28, 1935, to the late Elvin and Delia Lewis Cosby of Glen Allen. She was preceded in death by see OBITUARIES, pg. 8

THE HON. JOHN MITCHELL JR. The Hon. John Lane “Jack” Jr., 69, of Walkerton, passed away on May 24, 2016. He was born on August 26, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of King and Queen County. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lane and Natalie Garrett Mitchell; his grandparents, the Honorable John Douglas and Minnie Lewis Mitchell and Clyde Neale and Mary Robinson Garrett.

He is survived by his daughter, Mary Clare Mitchell; his sister, Ann Mitchell Ransone (Glenn); his brother, Clyde Scott Mitchell MITCHELL (Linda); two nephews, John Glennmore Ransone Jr. and James Scott Mitchell; two nieces, Sarah Ransone Penny (Travis) and Natalie Alyce Mitchell; and four great-nieces and nephews. After graduating from Christ Church School, Jack graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland in 1968 and obtained his Juris Doctor from T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond in 1973, and was admitted to the Virginia State Bar that year. He served two years active duty in the U.S. Navy and became the Commonwealth’s Attorney of King and Queen County in 1976, an office he held until 1999. He was a member and trustee of the board of Mizpah United Methodist

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Payne received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree along with Sue Carrell, a former member of the R-MC faculty.

Carrell is currently editing a four-volume collection of correspondence between the Contesse Eleonore de Sabran and the Chevalier Stanislas-Jean de Boufflers, which took place before, during and after the French revolution.

Carell has received international awards for her work.

Five members — Emily Kirk, Noelle McKearney, Brennan Terhune-Cotter, Brooke Logan Barry for The Hanover Local Thompson and Braeshaun Administrators and faculty of Randolph-Macon College enter the commencement area Saturday Dozier — of the 2016 class were in the photo above. Below, sunshine and blue skies made for an ideal day for the Class of 2016. among the first students to major in behavioral neuroscience at RMC. The behavioral neuroscience major was first established at the school in 2014.

Talking about the professors who helped them throughout their journeys in academia, McKearney said, “They have sparked my interest in so many subjects I never would have been exposed to if not for the liberal arts education at R-MC.” Terhune-Cotter is deaf, resulting in him having to rely on sign language to communicate, which is what inspired him to become involved in his major.

“I intend to do research on American Sign Language and deafness,” Terhune-Cotter said.

“Before that, however, I will work for a year or two in a research lab somewhere. I’m currently exploring my options.”

For more information about Randolph-Macon College and the 2016 commencement exercises, go to www.rmc.edu.

dren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, Continued from pg. 7 May 27, 2016, at St. Peter Baptist her husband, Nathaniel Rogers. Gladys Church in Glen Allen. The Henry transitioned this life with her fam- W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 ily by her side. She is survived by her North Washington Highway in two sons, Sylvester and Alvin Cosby; Ashland was in charge of arrangeone brother, five sisters, grandchil- ments.

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Show is much larger, so people are excited,” Petitt said.

About half of the arts and crafts venders who attended last year’s Faire will be returning again this year, with the other half making their first ASF appearance.

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Other exciting activities at the Faire will include animals for adoption, which will be setup in free booth spaces by the non-profit groups. Of course, there will be a strawberry food contest taking place during the day.

The top three victors of the strawberry food contest also will be announced around noon.

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Hanover County was well represented during the recent Republican Party of Virginia Convention, which was held at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Among those attending were Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors; Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55; Dale Alderman; Herb Chittum; Major Mansfield; Raymond Hagebuch; Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Blake; Dale Taylor; Dan and Barbara Wolf; and Mr. and Mrs. John Dixon.

Two stages of continuous music and performing arts will be playing throughout the

day, with the Hanover Concert Band kicking off the day around 10 a.m.

The strawberry youth pageant (ages 3 to 16) is free, although an application is required to be completed and submitted online before the start of the event. The same directions apply for the pet pageant, which will be located on the Welcome Center Stage during its second year since being introduced to the Faire.

Street or shuttle parking is available from the following parking lots: Hanover School Board Office and Gandy Elementary School

Pony rides near the R-MC Welcome Center will be offered for the first time, as well as nonprofit organizations classified as “grants for work” such as Boy Scouts of America, ARC, and Knights of Columbus will be

space” theory went out the window when owners realized it was worth more developed.

I support Americans using their private property in a manner that best suits them, whether it be farming, forestry or developing their property.

What I don’t support is using the tax code as an excuse or tool to give tax breaks to political patrons, then disguising it as some sort of noble purpose.

Peace never even gets relatively close in any analysis of the comprehensive tax breaks afforded these select groups,

never mentions the huge federal subsidies or the laundry list of additional tax exemptions that go to households with annual incomes from $250,000 to $1,000,000 a year.

But, hey, for any doubters, take a close look at Peace’s campaign donor list, maybe he ought to include that as a disclaimer when he writes editorials, self-serving as they are.

As for the economic cost/ benefit analysis that Peace states as being so beneficial, answer this, Mr. Peace: Why is it Route 30 needs repaved

about every 45 minutes? Lower taxes for everyone and a 201112 G. A study shows that if the entire Virginia tax code was thrown into the ocean, Virginia could cut in half both the state income tax and the state sales tax, benefitting all Virginians, not just the folks who keep writing you checks every two years.

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(located on Berkley Street and Henry Street), Henry Clay Elementary School (located on Hanover Avenue), St. Ann’s Catholic Church (located on Snead Street), the Hanover County Community Service Board and Health Department (located on U.S. 1 near State Rt. 657).

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in attendance to volunteer. The YMCA will attend the Faire for its second year.

With the crowd that ASF normally brings out, event officials need as much as help as they can get. Nonprofit groups that accept “grants for work” essentially serve as two successes. The event receives the manual labor and work ASF requires to operate, and the funds go directly to the non-profit groups who are performing the work.

“That’s what the Ashland Street Parties have used for years, so we decided to give it a shot,” Petitt said.

For more information regarding the 2016 ASF, you can visit their website online at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire. com.

“With the way the rain has been lately, we are saying some good prayers. We are out there rain or shine; so if it comes to that, bring your rain coats,” Petitt said.

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The skills and equipment of these heroes will be on display Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, at the 14th Annual Terex® Gaff-nGo Equipment Operator’s & Lineman’s Rodeo.

This family-friendly event at Meadow Event Park is free and open to the public.

Scheduled to kickoff at 11:15 a.m. Friday with the equipmentoperators’ rodeo, competitors from different electric utilities will test their ability to maneuver the bucket trucks and digger derricks used to help maintain electric distribution systems.

Beginning at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, the Gaff-n-Go Lineman’s Rodeo will feature competitions among individual apprentices as well as three-man journeyman teams. More than 150 line workers and volunteer judges from five states are slated to participate.

“The name Gaff-n-Go refers to the ‘gaff ’ or metal spike that linemen attach to their boots to assist in climbing wooden utility poles,” Richard Johnstone, executive vice president of the Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC), which hosts this event, said.

Working 40 feet above the ground on a course of utility poles, these professionals will demonstrate their technical skills as they perform a variety of work tasks during timed and scored events.

Each team or individual apprentice will be judged on whether the task is performed according to safe and efficient work practices as well as the time it takes to complete.

“Since 2003, this event has celebrated those who work to keep our lights on in all types of conditions,” Johnstone said. “The rodeo gives the families and friends of these line crews a chance to watch their heroes in action.”

Responding to concerns about a possible shortage in skilled line workers in coming years, VMDAEC and its member co-ops helped Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) launch an 11-week pre-apprentice program earlier this year.

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uniforms playing tennis on a deep green lawn.

But, the real highlight of the ride home was crossing the rickety old wooden bridge that crossed the tracks down the road from Hershey’s.

Contented and happy, we headed back to Meem Avenue, past the

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Students from the inaugural Power Line Worker Training School class, who graduated earlier this month, also are planning to attend the rodeo and SVCC staff will be on hand to share information about career opportunities.

Noting that Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed a proclamation declaring June 4, 2016, as “Electric Utility Lineman Day” in the Commonwealth, John Lee, president and CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and chair of the Rodeo Committee, said, “These are incredibly tough men, with huge

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hearts, who work long hours in unimaginable conditions without complaint. I’ve personally witnessed their determination to get the lights back on in all types of weather conditions, while making sure the work is done safely so that everyone returns home to their families.”

Parking as well as admission are free for both days’ events, and a food vendor will be on site.

Families also can enjoy a petting zoo, face-painting and balloon-artist activities from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday.

This year’s rodeo is sponsored by Terex® in partnership with

old fairgrounds and a cannery that still produced preserved beans, and finally past the old Victorian House that sat on a hill off Diamond Avenue occupied by two sisters. We knew the place was surely haunted, and Dudley referred to the two old maids every time we passed.

We’d sit on my grandmother’s porch at night and enjoy one of those perfect Gaithersburg evenings, where

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the faint sound of cicadas blended with the most pleasant breeze north of Washington, D.C., the serenity only interrupted by the flickering of a huge street light on Meem Avenue as leaves bustled in a big old oak tree, and the light of a distant passing passenger train.

Most of our candy was gone, but the memories stuck more than the Sugar Daddy entombed in our teeth.

About VMDAEC Founded in 1944, VMDAEC is the trade association for 15 consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric distribution cooperatives that serve Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. The Glen Allenbased Association provides its member cooperatives with safety training for cooperative line crew members, continuing education for cooperative employees and board members, legislative and regulatory support, and communications services, including the publishing of Cooperative Living magazine. The magazine has by far the largest circulation of any Virginia publication, with more than 550,000 subscribers. For more information, visit www. vmdaec.com or www.co-opliving.com.

Free open house of historic courthouse set for June 7 HANOVER — The Hanover Historical Society offers free “open house” tours of the historic Hanover Courthouse on the second Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The next tour will be presented

Tuesday, June 7.

For more information, call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150.

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, June 1, to Wednesday, Sept. 14 The New Highland Baptist Church Farmers’ Market will be open from 4 to 7 p.m. each Wednesday and will run until September. Local farmers and vendors will be taking part. The market is located at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville.

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 804365-4560.

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. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

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.

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.

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 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

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 804-7461059.

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 infor-

mation, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.

Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner 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.

Alleigh Martin, a third grade student at Mechanicsville Elementary School, is the latest winner in the Kids Local contest. In her spare time, she said, she likes to write songs.

As for a favorite TV show and/or movie, she said, “My favorite show is ‘Teen Titans Go.’ My favorite movie is ‘16 Wishes.’ ” Alleigh also has a dog named Rocket.

She said “It has fun activities” when asked about her favorite part of The Kids Local.

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DMV2 Go in Hanover June 7 HANOVER — DMV’s Mobile Service, “DMV 2 Go,” will be at the County Government Complex at Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.

DMV 2 Go is a full-service DMV office on wheels.

The mobile office is handicapped-accessible and provides all DMV transactions,

including applying for and renewing driver’s licenses and ID cards and applying for Virginia’s new veterans ID card.

The County Government Complex is located at 7497 County Complex Rd. in Hanover.

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PH girls finish third in regional track meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor C HA R L O T T E S V I L L E – Patrick Henry’s girls had no one or two standouts. Instead the Patriots relied on a solid team effort to earn a third-place finish in the Region 5A North track and field championships at the University of Virginia’s Lannigan Field Wednesday.

The Patriots had just one winner – Kanani Collins in the 300-meter hurdles – but Collins and five others scored in 10 individual events and two of their relay teams also scored to earn the team 56.5 points.

North Stafford (77.5 points) and Potomac Senior (73.5) finished ahead of the Patriots, who barely edged fourth-place Brooke Point (55). Atlee’s girls finished in a tie for eighth with Albemarle. Both teams scored 35 points.

On the boys’ side, Atlee (22 points) and Patrick Henry (17) finished 12th and 13th, respectively. Tuscarora won the boys regional title with 63 points.

Patrick Henry head coach said a couple of his top performers – Tiffany Harris and Keion Greenhow – were not feeling their best in the regional, but that his younger athletes filled the gaps.

“I was proud of the young kids,” Brown said. “The young kids stepped up and that bodes well for the future.”

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Patrick Henry’s Alycia Richardson (left) takes over from teammate Caroline Joyce for the third leg of the girls’ 1,600-meter relay in the Region 5A North track and field championships at the University of Virginia’s Lannigan Field Wednesday.

He was especially happy with his hurdlers, who accounted for 25 of the Patriots girls’ total points.

“We had some great times, there, some PRs there,” Brown said.

In addition to Collins, two other Patriots scored in the 300 hurdles. Collins won with a

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47.34 time. Logan Phillips finished fourth and Victoria Watts fifth with times of 47.69 and 47.85 seconds, respectively. In the 100 hurdles, Phillips finished fifth and Collins seventh with respective times of 15.97 and 16.39 seconds.

Tiffany Harris, while having an off day because of illness,

still scored in three events for Patrick Henry: the 100 dash, where she finished sixth; the 200 dash (second) and the 400 dash (fifth). She accounted for 15 points alone. Jean Woodrum finished fourth in the discus and sixth in the shot put.

Patrick Henry’s girls 3,200meter relay team finished fifth

and the 400 relay team finished eighth.

The hurdling unit brought in most of the Patrick Henry boys’ points. Kwatayvous Blackwell finished second and Qaiser Mahmood sixth in the 110 hurdles for a total of 11 points. see TRACK, pg. 17

Randolph-Macon College catcher Madison Gilman – a former standout at Patrick Henry High School – was named third team Division III All-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

The senior’s honor was announced at the Division III Championship Awards Banquet at the Salem Civic Center in Salem Wednesday. She is the first player in Yellow Jacket softball history to be named an All-American.

The NFCA named Gilman to the All-Atlantic Region first team – the second time she has been so honored. And she was see GILMAN, pg. 18

Atlee advances, Patriots out in region softball

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Two Hanover County softball teams advanced out of the Conference 16 tournament to the Region 5A North tournament. Both teams survived the first round of the regional tournament, but only one has made it through the quarterfinals to the semifinals.

Atlee is that one. The Conference 16 champions drew a bye for the first round of the regional tournament. They slammed visitor Briar Woods 11-0 Thursday, erupting for four runs in the fourth inning and seven runs in the sixth.

Atlee pitcher Peyton St. George held the Falcons to just one hit, while she and her fellow Raiders racked up a dozen of their own.

St. George went 2 for 4 with a home run and 5 RBIs. “She hit a shot to left,” Atlee head coach Tom McIntyre said of her home run. “It was one of those no-doubters, right off the bat: It was gone.”

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Grant Davis was the only other Patriot to score with a fourth-place finish in the boys 1,600 run.

Zaliah Carey and Raine Wilson were two multiple scorers for Atlee’s girls. Carey won the 100 hurdles and finished third in the long jump. Wilson finished third in both the shot put and discus. Caitlin Donovan finished fifth in the 3,200 run and the girls 3,200 relay finished sixth.

William Donovan won the pole vault for the Raider boys.

Cason Gardner was second in the long jump and Jake Dehetre seventh in the 800. Atlee’s boys

in the quarterfinals at Broad Run,” said Patrick Henry head coach Walter Pettus. “They had a lot of seniors and juniors on their starting nine.”

Broad Run got a lead and a boost from a two-run homer

by Grace Mattimore in the first inning. The Spartans added three runs in the third and two in the fifth to take a 7-0 lead.

Patrick Henry spoiled Broad Run’s shutout bid by scoring two runs in the seventh inning.

Pettus looks forward to seeing what the Patriots can achieve next year as the players mature.

“A lot of softball people didn’t think we would make it to the regionals because we were so young but we played really well late in the season and in the conference tournament,” Pettus said. “I am very proud of the way our players played this Dave Lawrence/The Local season and I think next year we Atlee’s Raine Wilson dives headfirst across the plate to score a run in the fourth inning of the Raiders’ 11-0 victory over Briar will be very good because of the Woods in a Region 5A North quarterfinal Thursday. Patrick Henry was eliminated by Broad Run in another quarterfinal Thursday. experience we gained this year.”

Dave Lawrence can be Patrick Henry slipped past ment Tuesday. But the youthful rest are sophomores and fresh- Run team Thursday.

“Our season ended on losing reached at dlawrence@mechlohost Mountain View 1-0 in the Patriots, with no senior starters men – ran into a stone wall first round of the region tourna- and two junior starters – the against an experienced Broad to a very good Broad Run team cal.com.

3,200 relay team finished seventh.

Atlee head track and field coach Jim Triemplar said it was a good day for the Raiders.

“Performance-wise, we’ve had some pretty big things – not necessarily from our scoring people,” Triemplar said. “We had some real solid performances.”

Region 5A South GLOUCESTER – The LeeDavis boys track and field team swooned in the heat Saturday afternoon as Prince George, with a host of top-six finishers in the final events, leapt ahead of the Confederates and several other local teams to finish second in the boys standings in the Region 5A South track and field championships at Gloucester

High School Saturday.

Lee-Davis was looking to be a contender for the region title when the boys hit a scoring drought – a drought that started during the 400-meter dash. The Confederates had three runners in the fastest heat and could have netted double-digit points, but managed to earn just two in the race.

“We got half-way through the meet and ran out of gas,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “We made some bad decisions regarding heat and hydration – and maybe some bad coaching on how early I got the team here. … In the end, we didn’t get it done.”

Bethel, a former Group 6A team making its first appearance in Group 5A, won the

boys title with 85 points, just six points ahead of Prince George (71 points) and 40 ahead of the Confederates.

The Royals’ surge began with a winning 400-meter relay effort by Keith Brown, Malik Gurley, Royel Sandiford and Aman Bivens. From that event to the end, Prince George’s boys scored 49 points – more than the total points earned by either fourth-place Glen Allen (47) or fifth-place Lee-Davis (45).

Mathews was pleased, however, with the Confederate girls’ effort. They finished eighth overall. Nansemond River won the girls championship with 108.5 points.

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

Bullock a Maroon

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Patrick Henry volleyball player Grace Bullock (seated, center) commits to continue her athletic career at Roanoke College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. She is joined by (clockwise, from left): her mother, Sharon Bullock; Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb; head girls volleyball coach Billy Farmer; and her father, Mike Bullock.

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named to the All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference first team for the third time.

Gilman caught every inning in the Yellow Jackets’ 44 games this season. She finished with 11 home runs – second in the

ODAC – and was third in the conference with 11 doubles, 101 total bases and a .732 slugging percentage.

Gilman had several other top-10 offensive rankings in the conference: sixth with 55 hits, eighth with a .399 batting average and .466 on-base percentage, and first in being hit by pitches (10). She finished with

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31 runs and 31 RBI. Her defense was also stellar.

She led the ODAC with 12 runners caught stealing; and sixth in the conference with 253 putouts and 290 total chances.

Gilman sits atop several RMC career lists, including 163 games, 183 hits, 43 doubles and hit by pitches. She is second

with 138 career RBI and third with 28 career home runs and 117 career runs. Gilman is also third with a slugging percentage of .645.

Gilman tops a number of Randolph-Macon career achievement lists: 163 games, 183 hits, 43 doubles and 43 hit by pitches. Her 138 RBIs is sec-

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ond on the Yellow Jackets alltime list; and her 28 home runs, 117 runs and .645 slugging percentage are all third bests for the softball program.

Gilman played a major role in helping Randolph-Macon win its first ODAC title and

earn their first NCAA Division III tournament berth last year.

They went on to finish as runner-up in the Newport News regional.

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

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Patrick Henry soccer player Keith Jackson (seated, center) committed to Finlandia University in Hancock, Michigan, in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. Jackson is joined by (clockwise, from left): his mother, Nancy Jackson; Patrick Henry principal Wanda Bibb; assistant soccer coach Josh Pagac; assistant soccer coach Scott Gittman; and CeeCee Harris.

Cox to join R-MC

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Patrick Henry swimmer Jacob Cox (seated, center) committed to join Randolph-Macon College’s team in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday.

Cox was joined by (clockwise, from left): his sister Samantha Cox; his brother, Brendan Cox; his father, Joe Cox; his mother, Sarah Cox; Patrick Henry head swimming coach Bob Flannagan; and his sister Caroline Cox.

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Patrick Henry baseball standout William Strong (seated, center) signals his intent to play for Florence-Darlington Technical College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his mother Susan Strong; head baseball coach Sam Hart; his brother, Andrew Strong; Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb; teammates Conall Kavanagh, Cole Carrano and Dalton Nash; and his father, Jerry Strong.

Braxton picks CNU

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Patrick Henry football player Brandon Braxton (seated, center) signalled his intent to join the squad at Christopher Newport University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. He is joined by Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb (left) and track and field teammate Tiffany Harris.

Patrick Henry’s Dalton Nash (seated, center) committed to playing baseball at Hampden-Sydney College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his father, Warren Nash; Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb; Mark Fleisher; his grandfather, C.T. Nash; his sister, Shelby Nash; teammates Cole Carrano, Conall Kavanagh and William Strong; Patrick Henry head baseball coach Sam Hart; and his mother, Nancy Nash.

Blackwell to CNU

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Patrick Henry’s Kwatayvous Blackwell (seated, center) commits to continue his football career at Christopher Newport University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School Wednesday. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his sister, Zarvyn Blackwell; Patrick Henry Principal Wanda Bibb; his mother, Jerri Blackwell; and his brother, Che Blackwell.

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