Ashland-Hanover Local – 06/08/16

PATRICK HENRY HIGH SCHOOL Cook and Cannon lead PHHS 2016 class page 5

MAX COOK Valedictorian

EMILY CANNON salutatorian

REZONING Rezoning paves way for new Atlee Library site page 5

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Shukla and Rinderle lead Atlee Class of 2016

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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hen members of the 2016 Class of Atlee High School accept their diplomas, Prakrit Shukla will take the stage as valedictorian with a grade point average of 4.71233.

He is the son of Sameer and Vandana Shukla of Mechanicsville.

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Crowds filled the streets around the campus of Randolph-Macon College for the Ashland Strawberry Faire.

PRAKRIT SHUKLA valedictorian

BRANDON RINDERLE salutatorian

At Atlee, he has been involved with 7th UP, as starter and spirit coordinator of the Academic Team, vice president of the Computer Club, co-captain of the Debate Club, international competitor of DECA, officer of the Key Club, president of Model United Nations, start of the Science Bowl, vice president of SCA, and a senior leadership team member of

SODA. Prakrit also was a member of the Math Team, Ping Pong Club, RADD, School Improvement Committee, Spanish National Honor Society, varsity tennis team (four years), and Improv Team of Unchartered Territory.

In the community, he has been active with the Youth see AHS, pg. 12

More than 30,000 attend Ashland Strawberry Faire

By Patrick Gordon News Editor ASHLAND — More than 30,000 visitors attended the Ashland Strawberry Faire, which was held Saturday, June 4 on the campus of RandolphMacon College.

While that was certainly great news for vendors, Strawberry Faire president

Dani Petitt said some guests who showed up later in the day may have missed out on the Faire’s namesake.

“The Ashland Berry Farm brought thousands more strawberries this year, and they were still sold out by 1 or 2 [p.m.],” Petitt said.

As one might expect, the strawberries were one of the event’s biggest draws. Despite

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Arrest made in hit and run involving pedestrian HANOVER — Investigators with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Tsz Kit Zane Theodore Yung in connection to the hit and run of a pedestrian that occurred early Sunday morning.

According to Sgt. James R. Cooper, deputies received a tip from a citizen that led them to Yung’s residence where the vehicle was located.

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charged with felony hit and run and reckless driving late Sunday night. He is incarcerated at Pamunkey Regional Jail and is being held without bond.

Investigators continue to gather and analyze evidence and are working with the Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in order to prepare for a successful prosecution.

“I am extremely grateful to

the media for their coverage of this incident and to the public for providing the information which led to a quick apprehension. I encourage the public to keep the victim and her family in their thoughts and prayers,” said Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.

The incident occurred around 7:13 a.m. in the 17200 block of Dunns Chapel Road in Montpelier.

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The pedestrian was identified Sunday as Denise Gorondy, 42. She was found on the side of the road with serious injuries.

She reportedly had been jogging when she was struck by a vehicle, described as a 2010 to 2015 red Toyota RAV 4 with double silver or white pinstripe.

The vehicle was traveling eastbound.

Yung was arrested and

they don’t bring too many, only to be rained out.

“If it rains, they’re out thousands of dollars,” she said.

“They wait until the weekend before to check the weather.”

The Ashland Berry Farm has partnered with the Strawberry Faire for 35 years, so they’ve worked out a system, but demand is always high.

This year, the weather resulted in an excellent turnout.

“The weather was amazing,” Petitt said. “People did a lot of good praying.”

Some new events at this year’s Faire included pony rides and the new YMCA Kids Zone.

“The YMCA has been trying for years to get a Kids’ Zone,” Petitt said. “It’s a hard day for many people to volunteer because it’s so busy with graduations and other events, but, this year, they did it and they filled the Kids’ Zone with local youth to help the kids. It was just wonderful. I’m hoping that they can maintain that so we can have more things for the kids.”

The streets of RandolphMacon were packed with peo-

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Museum on Hanover Avenue, just west of the railroad tracks.

ple and booths featuring local businesses and artisans selling their wares.

“The artisans were amazing,” Petitt gushed. She said about half of the booths were repeat vendors, and the other half were new to the Faire this year. “A lot of people spent a lot of time decorating the booth, and they looked really nice.”

The strawberry food contest was another popular event. A chocolate brownie with strawberry icing won first prize.

The Pet Pageant was canceled this year, but the Strawberry Pageant went on as normal, and was a popular event as usual.

Winners were Addilyn Greenday, Little Miss Strawberry; Hope Stevens, Jr. Miss Strawberry; Emily Fleming, Miss Strawberry; Drew Wajciechowski, Jr. Mr. Strawberry; and JJ Vest, Little Mr. Strawberry. The pageant director is Sandra Griffin.

Over 30 energetic youths from ages 3 to 16 took part in the 35th annual pageant. The non-competitive pageant has become an Ashland tradition since 1982, providing participants fun-filled memories.

The winners’ names are drawn from a strawberry bas-

A special smartphone guided tour takes visitors to many of the town’s historic attractions.

Photo submitted by Sandra Griffin, pageant director

Over 30 energetic youths from ages 3 to 16 celebrated Saturday in the 35th annual Strawberry Pageant of the Ashland Strawberry Faire. This endearing non-competitive pageant has become an Ashland tradition since 1982, providing participants fun-filled memories. The winners’ names are drawn from a strawberry basket. The Strawberry Pageant was sponsored by Ferbers Tire & Auto Repair and Indulgence Spa & Boutique provided “hair fun” in the pre-pageant activities. The Ashland Strawberry Faire is one of Ashland’s largest fundraisers, earning thousands of dollars for scholarships and grants to the local area. Winners were from left, Addilyn Greenday, Little Miss Strawberry; Hope Stevens, Jr. Miss Strawberry; Emily Fleming, Miss Strawberry; Drew Wajciechowski, Jr. Mr. Strawberry; and JJ Vest, Little Mr. Strawberry.

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The 2016 Strawberry Pageant was sponsored by Ferbers Tire & Auto Repair and Indulgence Spa & Boutique provided “hair fun” in the prepageant activities.

The Ashland Strawberry Faire is one of Ashland’s largest fundraisers, earning thousands of dollars for scholarships and grants to the local area.

“We felt really badly [about canceling the Pet Pageant],” lamented Petitt. “I saw some

great dogs. They were really cute.”

In all, there were about 200 arts and crafts vendors, 80 local businesses, 40 nonprofit groups, and 20 food vendors, which were required to sponsor a nonprofit group.

Anyone who took photos at the Strawberry Faire is invited to post them to the official Ashland Strawberry Faire Facebook page, located at www. facebook.com/ashlandstrawberryfaire.

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Suspect forged item at 8000 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect broke into listed location at 6000 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 7900 Wynbrook Ln.

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Suspect passed stopped school bus at 16800 Mountain Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 7200 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 7000 MechanicsvilleTpk.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Atlee Station Road and Atlee Branch Lane.

Suspect was disorderly at 12100 Washington Hwy.

Suspect trespassed at listed location at 11300 Washington Hwy.

Suspect fled scene of an accident at 7500 Jackson Arch Dr.

Suspect stole item from listed location at 7100 Brooking Way.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 6400 Diamond Ct.

Suspect damaged victim’s vehicle at 9000 Washington Henry Dr. Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission at 10100 Holly Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 18100 Old Ridge Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at 13400 Hanover Quarter Rd.

Suspect contributed to delinquency of minor at 5000 Pole Green Rd.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 8300 Windsor Dr.

Suspect stole items from 8200 Richfood Rd.

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

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Suspect in violation of protective order at 7000 Colonel Crump Dr.

Suspect assaulted victim at 12100 Winns Church Rd.

Suspect passed stopped school bus at Pole Green Road and Dijon Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim at 8200 Atlee Rd. Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 6700 Crump Dr. Suspect stole items from listed location at 8100 Creighton Pkwy.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 6600 Cold Harbor Rd.

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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 11600 Lakeridge Pkwy.

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

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 5800 Cold Harbor Rd.

Unknown suspect damaged victim’s property at 14000 Ashland Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Agecroft Manor Court and Kings Charter.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 4400 Country Quay Ln.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 18300 Mountain Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Mechanicsville Turnpike and Bell Creek Road.

Suspect obtained item(s) under false pretense at 8100 Mechanicsville Tpk.

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

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 3700 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission at 11200 Ashland Park Dr.

Item was recovered from 13200 Mountain Rd.

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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office held its 26th Annual Police Memorial Breakfast on Wednesday, May 18. VFW Post 9808 in Mechanicsville sponsored the event. The men and women of the Sheriff’s Office, along with special guests, took time to reflect on those who have fallen in the line to duty for the safety and protection of others. Col. Douglas A. Middleton, the recently retired Chief of Police from the Henrico County Police Division, was the special guest speaker. He currently serves as Henrico County’s Deputy County Manager for Public Safety. “The Sheriff’s Office expresses is sincere appreciation to VFW Post 9808 for their hospitality and generously sponsoring this event for Police Memorial Week,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “Thank you!”

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Jack Ward and John Gordon are credited with co-founding the memorial when they realized no such site existed in Hanover County. Their vision grew into a movement that constructed the monument and continues its support today through the Hanover County Veteran’s Memorial Committee.

Keynote speaker Col. Bryan Coleman, director of Joint Operations Command for the Virginia National Guard, reminded

ASHLAND — A light rain shower fell on a somber audience as more than 200 Hanover County residents gathered to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country — America’s fallen heroes.

“It’s a small inconvenience considering what they went through,” one attendee at the Memorial Day ceremony said as the shower quickly passed.

H a n o v e r ’s Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local Veteran’s Memorial Col. Bryan Coleman of the Virginia National on U.S. 301 has Guard provided the keynote address for last week’s event. Korean become the site of War veteran Jack Ward, left, and Vietnam veteran John Gordon an annual gather- were recognized for their roles in co-founding the group that constructed the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial. ing of military and civilians honoring the sacrifice of those who served and died attendees of the high price of freedom, and the men and women who sacrificed in military service.

After Rabbi Dovid Asher delivered their lives to preserve a nation’s promise of the invocation, master of ceremonies Dan independence.

Coleman said the sacrifice of the men Johnson recognized two veterans who played a special role in and women who gave their lives in battle the creation of the Hanover’s Veteran’s touches each of us in a special way.

“We know each and every one of these Memorial.

men. They are our fathers, our sons, our uncles, our brothers, friends, family and neighbors — whether they be carpenters, school teachers, doctors, factory workers or farmers,” he said.

He noted the motivation and dedication displayed by these fallen warriors.

“Surely, they didn’t want to go and die for their country, but when the time came, they stood to do their duty. They answered the call with patriotism and served with honor, courage and valor,” Coleman said.

While highlighting the heroism of soldiers fighting on Hanover soil during the Civil War, Coleman pointed out our men and women are still dying in conflicts in Afghanistan and the war on terrorism.

Coleman had a poignant parting message as a light rain began to fall. “I would ask that as you depart this park today that you will all carry with you in your hearts the undaunted spirit of these fallen heroes and the sacrifices of their families and commit that we will continue to gather and honor their memory every year.”

Coleman joined with members of American Legion Post 175 to lay a memorial wreath, and members of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office who served in the military provided the rifle salute to the fallen. see MEMORIAL, pg. 5

Rezoning paves way for Cook and Cannon lead PHHS 2016 class new Atlee Library site

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

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ax 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

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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

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Wally Fleming, a member of the Hanover Concert Band, provided a moving version of “Taps.”

The event was attended by a number of Hanover County officials, including Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover

MAX COOK valedictorian

EMILY CANNON salutatorian

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 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 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 RandolphMacon 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.

County Public Schools, and Col. David R. Hines, sheriff. Supervisors Angela KellyWiecek, Wayne Hazzard, Scott Wyatt, Canova Peterson and Sean Davis also were present.

Del. Buddy Fowler attended and was joined by Hanover County School Board members Norman Sulser and Roger Bourassa.

Davis said Memorial Day is

a good time to take stock of America’s challenges. “As we stand here and honor the memories of those who have secured our freedoms, we need to remember there are still those out there who wish us harm, and but for the veterans who have laid down their lives, we wouldn’t have the freedoms we have today,” the former Marine said.

HANOVER — When HHHunt received approval for a development consisting of residential, commercial and retail elements in 2004, it represented a development that would change the face of the Atlee Road/U.S. 301 area it encompassed.

While the county and the developer have maintained a goal of 70 percent residential and 30 percent commercial, the plans have been modified since residents first arrived in 2005.

plan, sometimes you realize that maybe things could be adjusted and maybe something could be accomplished that was even better than what you initially wanted to accomplish,” KellyWiecek said.

When Rutland was originally zoned, she said it represented a mix of 71 percent residential and 29 percent commercial, and the new request would increase that commercial factor to 35 percent.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Longing for simpler times during summer

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photo on Facebook brought back fond memories of the summers of my youth. Life seemed simpler then, and I suppose in many ways it was. We didn’t have the technology that we’re all so attached to today. A summer day meant a day spent outside.

The photo showed four boys on bicycles with the statement “I’m so glad I had a childhood before technology took over.” Those words rang true upon first sight.

My generation, especially as kids, was content riding bikes, wading in the creek, playing tin can alley. Bottom line: Being outside.

Of course, we started the day with breakfast and immediately headed outside for whatever adventure the day would bring. I was fortunate to grow up in a neighborhood with lots of kids in my age range.

Until it was time to go back home for lunch and dinner, the sounds of play echoed through the community. Neighbors were truly neighbors and all parents watched out for the youngsters.

My dad was a kid at heart. Mom enjoys telling people about some of the neighborhood boys coming to the house and asking her if “Big D could come out and play.” His name was Dallas and he was an imposing man with a deep voice. I often refer to him as a gentle giant and he so enjoyed playing whiffle ball or volleyball with the kids.

As a “Daddy’s girl,” we spent lots of time outside. He wasn’t a hunter or a fisherman — his sport was golf. He attempted (on many occasions) to teach me. Well, you don’t see me on the women’s tour, so obviously it didn’t stick — and I even “studied” golf in college. But I digress.

If your child is attached to whatever gaming device, smartphone, laptop, etc., encourage him or her to put it aside and take in the great outdoors. The wonders of catching lightning bugs or listening to crickets evoke images of peaceful evenings in the yard or sitting on the front porch swing.

Even as an adult, there’s something very special about the day ending outside. I miss that front porch swing.

Enjoy the serenity of summer — the heat doesn’t even seem so bad when you’re “in the moment.” So, go outside — regardless of your age.

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The need to see what’s going on

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mericans possess a sense of unique voyeurism that I’m not sure is seen in any other place on the planet … or maybe it is. It would take a world traveler much more experienced than me to confirm that theory, but I’m convinced we have our fair share of interested onlookers right here in the good ol’ USA. While recently sitting stuck in a not unusual traffic jam on Interstate 95, I couldn’t imagine what could cause traffic to come to a complete halt in both lanes of traffic.

As we inched our way along closer to the incident, I couldn’t imagine what type of carnage could cause such a delay. I wanted some pre-warning of any gorey or gutsy car accident so I could avoid looking.

That’s right. I’m one of the few people who doesn’t want to see the blood, guts and tragedy associated with the misery of some poor soul who has met an unfortunate end on

the road.

I’m convinced that I’m in a small majority of Americans who don’t feel a need to see the destruction, or find out what could have happened … or how the people surrounding the incident are reacting.

It’s a scene I don’t mind missing, and witnessing serious car accidents, some of them my own, have taught me that sometimes it’s better to look the other way.

That certainly wasn’t the case on I-95 as we finally reached the incident close to the Ladysmith exit. A insignificant looking man was changing a tire in the service lane of the road.

A Virginia State Police trooper had pulled to the side and flashed his lights to make sure no one hit the guy as they changed the flat.

That mundane act drew the attention of thousands of eyeballs as cars slowed almost to a stop to witness the amazing feat that had stopped traffic for miles in either direction.

Fortunately, there is a group of people who flock to serious incidents on the road and in our homes not to

be an onlooker and not out of a sense of curiosity. EMS workers respond to horrific scenes on a daily basis, and they don’t have the luxury to look away. Their commitment and dedication has nothing to do with voyeurism or a meddling sense of curiosity.

May 15 to May 21 was National EMS week, a six-day period dedicated to the men and women who face life’s dangers each day, and respond to them. When things get bad enough in our life, there’s an EMS worker there to answer the call.

It’s easy to take their service for granted. Thanks to the efficient and professional way they perform their jobs, it’s easy to assume they’ll always be there. Due to the dedication and commitment to their calling, they will be.

But the jobs they perform should always be a target for our admiration and appreciation of the services they provide day in and day out.

Across Virginia, more than 34,000 EMS providers ensure the safety and welfare of our families, our livelihoods and our sense of security.

LETTERS | Reader Views

National Taxpayer Appreciation Day suggested to say thanks We hear a lot about our tax dollars being used to improve the working conditions and bottom line of government employees but never do we hear that it’s all made possible with taxpayer sweat and money.

By now everyone should have watched a little bit of the presidential election playoffs/ripoffs. These actors are the poor disadvantaged souls our tax dollars are wasted on. They get the gold mine, we get the shaft.

We get no respect, no awards, no monuments, no paid sick days, no early retirement or recognition. This total disregard of our participation is beginning to be both emotionally and devastating to my well being and in order to help me cope with sleepless nights, muscle spasms, anxiety, panic attacks, night sweats and with the knowledge of being betrayed has caused me to suggest the following.

I am proclaiming Feb. 15,, June 5 and Oct. 5 “National see LETTERS, pg. 13

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals MARGARET W.BURKE Margaret W. Burke, (nee Mairead ni Conghaile) (Michael Ned), 89, of Ashland, passed away on May 28, 2016, peacefully at home. Born in Formna Village, Inis Oirr, Aran Islands, County Galway, Ireland, in 1926, Margaret was a long-time resident of Queens, New York before moving to Ashland in 1994. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard, who died in 2013. Margaret was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother “Maimo” and friend, who retained her intelligence, compassion and sense of humor until her death. Margaret came to the U.S. in 1948 and worked as a waitress for many years.

Margaret was beloved as Maimo to many in Ireland and the U.S. Margaret is survived by her son, Kevin of Arlington; daughters, Maureen of Dublin, Ireland, Paula Brockenbrough (Allan) of Ashland and Philomena Najarian (Paul) of Annandale; grandchildren, Tara Useller (Rob), Casey (Rebecca Medway) and Ryan Burke, Bryan and Sara Burke, Eamon and Emily Brockenbrough and Emma Najarian; daughterin-law, Yang Burke of Tennessee; and great-grandson, Robert Useller. In addition to her husband of 62 years, Margaret was predeceased by her son, Michael E. Burke of Tennessee; brothers, John Kevin and Eddie Anthony; and her sisters, Mary Burke and Sarah Simmons. A Funeral Mass

was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 105 S. Snead Street in Ashland. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 105 S. Snead St., Ashland, VA 23005.

MARGARET GRAY Margaret Lucy Tilton Gray, 88, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2016. She was born in Hanover County to William E. and Rose Pearl GRAY Cauthorn Tilton. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Willard Gray Sr.; her brother, William Tilton; and sister, Mary Adams.

She is survived by her loving sons, Joseph (Stacey), William (Audrey), Jimmy (April), Johnny and Ronnie (Betty); 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; her brother, Andrew Tilton; and her sister, Martha Loving; her loving caregivers, W.D. Adams (nephew) and his wife, Nancy.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Graveside services followed at Woodland Cemetery.

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CHERYL HARTMAN Cheryl Ann Hartman, 68, of Glen Allen, formerly of Clarion, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, due to an automobi l e accident. She was born Januar y 20, 1948, in Clarion, daughter of the late LE HARTMAN Corbett, DO and Betty Jean Moore Corbett.

Cheryl graduated from Clarion Area High School and attended Robert Morris University. She was an avid golfer and worked as a golf assistant for many years at the Hunting Hawk Golf Club in Glen Allen, where she was known as Momma Hawk. She also for-

merly worked for Consolidated Natural Gas in Pittsburgh. Cheryl greatly enjoyed being a friend to many and sharing kindness to all in her path. No one had a bigger heart. She was an adoring person who will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her longtime companion, Michael Hayes of Glen Allen. Also surviving are her nephew and nieces, Randy Shook of Clarion, Pamela Shook Carlson of Lamar, South Carolina, and Kristin Shook Bowser of Shippenville; her great-nephews and nieces, Kaleb Carlson of Florence, South Carolina, Brandon Bowser of Clarion, Kelsey Carlson of Hartsville, South Carolina, Brooke Bowser of Shippenville and Lindsey and Maya Shook of Clarion. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Barbara J. Shook; and a brother-in-law, Jack R. Shook. A memorial celebration of Cheryl’s life was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016,

at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen.

ERNEST LOWRY Ernest Lee Lowry, 71, of Montpelier, passed away on June 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Lowry. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Lowry; and his son, Thomas; and boys.

Ernest was a member of Glen Allen Masonic Lodge. Funeral services were held at noon Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park at Hanover. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity.

RAY SNYDER Ray Granville Snyder, 88, of Richmond, formerly of

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, died Friday, May 27, 2016, at Henrico Doctors Hospital, Forest Campus, in Richmond, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Grace Minnie (Bower) Snyder. Ray was born July 19, 1927, in Egypt, Whitehall SNYDER Township, and was the son of the late Harvey E.D. and Elsie (Guth) Snyder. He was a Certified Kitchen Designer and a self-employed master carpenter and woodworker throughout his life. He had a passion for hunting, taking trips to the Yukon, Alaska and many western states. He was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church in Richmond. He is survived by his three children, Sherwood see OBITUARIES, pg. 16

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the amount of commercial space we have,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

Hunt’s rezoning request would allow for 27 additional condominiums on 2.4 acres originally designated for the new Atlee Library.

Under the revised plan, a new twostory library would be located at the rear of a 20-acre retail space affronting U.S. 301 and Rutlandshire Road.

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Philanthropy Project, HandsOn Greater Richmond Advisory Council, Children’s Museum of Richmond volunteer, and Richmond Youth Peace Project conflict resolution trainer. He also has been a student writer for the Odyssey at William and Mary, DJ and MC at the Hindu Center of Richmond, a youth volunteer leader with TeenImpact!, and Hanover Cares volunteer.

Prakrit will be studying International Business and Computer Science at the College of William and Mary.

When asked about his high school experience, he said, “If there’s one thing I learned about high school, it’s that it is definitely okay to mess up. And, trust me, I messed up on several occasions. Even after those failures, however, I never for once thought that those were the only mistakes I will make in my life.”

“In fact,” he continued, “even looking upon these mistakes now makes them seem minuscule, compared to the inevitable chal-

for the library.

The retail, office and library space sits on 19 acres next to Chamberlayne Road, but only seven of those acres are developable.

Plans for the retail space include a restaurant like Panera or Starbucks with drivethru service, and Theobald said there is interest in the proposed commercial space.

Mechanicsville District supervisor Canova Peterson supported the development of retail space along U.S. 301, but questioned the wisdom of moving the library site and adding the 27 residential units.

He noted that the ongoing Atlee Road expansion will allow better access to the currently proposed site, and was not in

favor of removing commercial space from the original plan.

“I like what is going on on Route 301,” said supervisor Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District. But he also expressed reservations regarding the 27 additional condos adjacent to business condos already located in that area.

An improved alignment at the entrance to those businesses resulted from negotiations and community meetings, but that wasn’t enough to sway some of the existing businesses.

Bill Weimer owns a business in Rutland Commons and also serves as presi-

lenges and failures that will and must happen in the future. This has allowed me to realize not only the importance of failure, but the need for failure.”

“And you may be asking yourself, ‘Why is the valedictorian talking about the future?’

Well, reader, I suppose you can look at me as an example of someone who takes risks and makes mistakes, but is still able to find success in something in his life,” Prakrit said.

“And this lesson cannot be explained better than by Atlee High School, where teachers encourage free thought and creative risk-taking. At Atlee, I learned to not fear failure. We all fear what we do not know.

When we fail, we are uncertain of what people will think, what the consequences are, and how it may impact us. But it is this fear that holds us back from continuing to expand our knowledge and wisdom of our universe,” he added.

“And it is that moment when you learn to accept failure and deal with challenges it presents that you can excel at anything you want to. ‘Everything you want is on the other side of fear.’ ’’ – Jack Canfield.

Brandon Rinderle, with a GPA of 4.69697,

graduates as salutatorian.

He is the son of Brian and Robin Rinderle of Mechanicsville.

He has been a member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key Club, Math Team, and Atlee boys’ soccer and Atlee boy’s basketball teams.

In the community, Brandon is a member of the Richmond Kickers travel soccer.

He will be attending the University of Virginia, where he will study Computer Science.

As Brandon prepares to graduate, he said, “I am truly honored to be the salutatorian of the Atlee High School Class of 2016, which is full of so many great students with bright futures. My classmates taught me so much and I am glad I was able to grow up with such a special group of people. I have made many memories both in and out of the classroom that I will remember forever, especially all of the time I spent on the soccer field with my teammates over the years. Atlee’s challenging AP (Advanced Placement) classes provided a strong academic foundation for me to build upon, and I look forward to many new opportunities at UVA.”

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Francis Gary Powers Jr. to address Ruritans He has held a variety of positions, including assistant registrar for the City of Fairfax, executive director of a nonprofit dedicated MECHANICSVILLE -- Francis Gary to the historical revitalization of Old Town Powers Jr. will address the Studley Ruritan Fairfax, marketing manager for home inspecClub at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13, at the Enon tion company US Inspect, and president/CEO United Methodist Church at 6151 Studley for the Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber of Rd. in Mechanicsville.

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Service and leading Cold War Powers Jr. will provide an overexperts to identify historic Cold view of the Cold War, U-2 incident, War sites for commemorating, and the controversy that surrounded interpreting, and preservation. his father upon his return home In 2015, he consulted for in 1962. He said he will dispel the the Steven Spielberg Cold War misinformation and set the record thriller, “Bridge of Spies,” about straight concerning the U-2 incident James Donovan who brokered and his father’s conduct while in the 1962 spy exchange between Soviet captivity. Powers Jr. also said Soviet spy Rudolph Abel and that the movie, “Bridge of Spies,” will Powers Sr. POWERS be referenced to show the difference In 1996, Powers Jr. founded between the facts of what took place and the The Cold War Museum (www.coldwar.org) fiction that Hollywood produces. to honor Cold War veterans, preserve Cold During the lecture, two short video War history, and educate students about this clips will be shown and there will be time time period.

Over the past 20 years he led that museum for questions and answers at the end of the forward as founding chairman, which in 2011 presentation.

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dent of the Rutland Commercial Condominium Association. He said additional residential units in the area would not be an asset to existing businesses in the area.

“By taking the townhouses and putting them in the space the library was supposed to go, you’re enveloping that group of businesses even more so than they already are,” Weimer said.

He said the relocation of the library is not the main issue for business owners, but the additional 27 condominiums proposed on that site is the focus of their concerns.

Several residents spoke in favor of the project, centering their support on the new library and its access to Rutland and the U.S. 301 corridor.

Joe O’Connor, president of the Pamunkey Library Board, expressed support for the new library site, while resident Julie May said the increased accessibility was beneficial to the planned facility.

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Taxpayer Appreciation Day” and those dates forevermore be set aside for that purpose. Three days when all local, state and federal employees would have the opportunity to thank a taxpayer.

A simple thank you, a chest bump, a high five or an opposite sex (my preference) hug should not be too much to ask.

A tune keeps coming to mind, “Thank those from whom all money flows” or something like that.

Don’t be alarmed and give up if you don’t see a taxpayer from 6 a.m. until noon or 12:30 until

least once a week with her children, and lauded the accessibility to Rutland and other neighboring communities.

She also cited the importance of the Atlee Library as a stopping point on a national bike route where riders check their emails and take a short break from their journeys.

Kelly-Wiecek indicated balancing the needs of some residents against the concerns of others is never easy, but moved for approval of the request.

“It’s always difficult for us to sit and hear the perspectives of different constituencies, but it’s our job as a board to try to look at all of those, mitigate what we can, and then make the broader decision that is in the best interest of not just Rutland, but for Hanover as a whole,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

The rezoning request was approved by a 5-2 vote with Peterson and Hazzard casting the dissenting votes.

In other matters, following an annual performance review of the County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris and County Attorney Sterling Rives in closed session, the board approved a motion to grant both 2 percent salary increases.

7p.m. as they will be traveling to/from or on the job creating more tax money to insure government employees can continue living in the manner they’ve all become accustomed.

So, you see, a thank you, a high five, a chest bump or a hug is a cheap price to pay for all you receive from the tax payers.

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor NEWPORT NEWS – LeeDavis head coach Neil Mathews went into the Virginia High School League Group 5A track and field championships knowing it was going to be difficult for the Confederates to make it three straight.

This year, the team from Bethel – a former Group 6A team that was reclassified as Group 5A this year, barred the way. The Bruins barred it effectively, securing the boys title with 65 points, 22 better than second-place Prince George (43 points) and 24 better than LeeDavis (41 points), which came in third. Atlee’s boys finished 23rd with 11 points and Patrick Henry finished in a tie for 38th with two points.

On the girls side, the result was even more lopsided, with Nansemond River nearly doubling up points on second-place Maury, 139 to 70.5. Lee-Davis, led by a one-two finish in the pole vault by Jordan Lipinski and Yomna Soliman, finished 10th with 21.5 points. Patrick Henry’s girls finished 23rd with 7 points.

Mathews was pleased the Confederates did so well.

“We had a pretty good day.

We had a lot of things go our way. A lot of kids stepped up and did real well,” Mathews said.

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Right, Lee-Davis’ Cameron Wood (809) takes over from teammate Christian Gilliam (790) for the third leg of the boys 1,600-meter relay in the Virginia High School League Group 5A track and field championships at Todd Stadium Saturday. Above, Patrick Henry’s Tiffany Harris comes in for a fourth-place finish in the girls 200 dash.

go our well, but for a lot of those younger guys, those juniors, those are growing pains that are almost a necessity. There are definitely areas that we can improve on, but we were much better than last week. So we grew even within a week.”

Patrick Henry head coach Scott Brown was likewise pleased with the way the Patriots finished, given the level of competition overall.

“It was really a tough year.

There was a lot of talent in the state this year,” Brown said. “I was happy with what we did. …

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best?,” as long as they can say, “Coach, I gave it all I had,” then that’s all you can ask.”

The Confederate boys had been in a position to challenge for the Region 5A South championship at Gloucester High School the previous weekend, but a late swoon dropped them into fifth place. Bethel and Prince George finished first and second in the regional meet as they did in the state meet Saturday.

Lee-Davis boys 1,600-meter relay team – reigning state cham-

pions – finished third behind Bethel (first) and Potomac (second). But the debriefing after the meet’s conclusion between Mathews and Sam Franklin, Christian Gilliam, Cameron Wood and Jeremiah Hankerson was upbeat.

“They were the defending champs. Two of them were on the relay last year,” Mathews said. “They’ve been pretty good all year, but they’ve been chasing Bethel all year and we hadn’t beaten Potomac all year. We came close again today. … We

were in it. We competed. And that’s what we told them, ‘We can’t expect you to win every week, but we can expect you to compete hard.’ ” Pole vaulter Alex Slinkman finished second for the Confederate boys. Atlee’s William Chapman finished fourth and Patrick Henry’s Corbin Turner sixth in the event.

Lee-Davis’ Nicholas Corbin and Brandon Brooks finished second and fifth, respectively in the boys 110 hurdles. Patrick

Henry’s Kwatayvous Blackwell finished seventh.

Tiffany Harris led the Patrick Henry girls with a fourth-place finish in the 200 dash and a seventh-place finish in the 400.

“In the 400, she ran her best time all season,” Brown said of Harris’ finish. “I can’t ask for more there. You know, if that’s the best you did all year, that’s the bet you did all year. We got that when we wanted it.”

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HOMES FOR SALE Open House - Sun., June 12th, 2-4 pm 463 Halls Store Road (Louisa)

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Announcements YARD & ESTATE SALES Community Yard Sale June 11, 2016 7AM-1PM Colonial Estates Mobile Home Community Nestled behind BP on rt. 1 1 mile north of VA Ctr Commons

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Mattress Truck Load Sale - Twin $89; Full $99; Queen $129; King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.

Recruitment CONSTRUCTION & TRADES Seasoned Electrician and Helper Needed- Need highly motivated qualified electrician and helper to do commercial, residential and troubleshoot service calls. Must have valid driver’s license and own dependable transportation. Please call 804-730-4960.

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LAWN CARE Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding FREE Estimates Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321

TREE SERVICE Pay it Forward Tree Service - Log Split & Storm Damage. Pay what your budget will allow. Minimum climb price. Credit Cards Accepted. 22 yrs. exp. Ins. Troy 387-3434

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Seeking qualified Commercial/ Industrial Electricians and Helpers for service truck position. Valid VA drivers license required, CDL preferred.

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Friday, June 17 Winn’s Baptist Church at 12320 Winns Church Rd. in Glen Allen will host a gospel music concert at 7 p.m., featuring True Spirit and The Roosters (Gospel Chicken House). A love offering will be taken. For more information, call 804-798-5512, 804-7986179 or 804-651-4544.

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| Student News NASHVILLE, Tennessee — The following Hanover County students achieved the Dean’s List at Belmont University for the spring 2016 semester.

Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. They are: Charles Allen of Glen Allen, Ryan Casey of Glen Allen, Bradley Covington of Glen Allen, Emily Culbertson of Glen Allen, Karli Kury of Mechanicsville, and Jordon Washington of Montpelier. __________________ BOSTON, Massachusetts — Allison Gilman of Glen Allen graduated Sunday, May

OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 11

Ray Snyder of Midlothian, Edith Elsie Pleasants, Esq. of WinstonSalem, North Carolina, and April Rae Mayers of Ashland; siblings, Lee Snyder of Walnutport, Pennsylvania, Marion Butz of Arizona, Hilda Gower of Whitehall, Pennsylvania, and Annetta Geiger of Florida; 11 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Interment will take place at Grandview Cemetery in

8, from Emerson College.

She earned a BA in Theatre Studies: Acting. __________________

Military College of South Carolina. He earned a BA in Political Science. __________________

YORK, Pennsylvania – A Glen Allen resident was among 760 students to receive degrees May 14 during York College of Pennsylvania’s commencement exercises.

Nathan Colley graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Leisure Administration __________________

GREENVILLE, South Carolina — The following students are among approximately 890 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2016 semester.

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a 3.00 to 3.74 grade point average during the semester.

They are: Caroline Haines of Rockville, a sophomore Orchestral Instrument Performance major, and Richard Haines of Rockville, a Junior History major.

CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Paul L’Esperance of Glen Allen graduated May 7from The Citadel, The Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc. in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania is in charge of arrangements.

Online expressions of sympathy may be recorded at www.heintzelmancares.com.

EDITH WILLIAMS Edith Dorothy Williams, 94, of Dawn, Va., passed away May 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Henry Williams Sr. She is survived by her children, Arthur Johnson (Mary), Josephine Miles (Clement), Richard Williams Jr. (Carrie),

Luther Williams, Dr. Curtis Williams, Chester Williams and E. Darlene Thornton (Michael); stepson, Elder Frankie Fells; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and four greatgreat-grandchildren; sister, Marie Fells; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2016, at the Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 31234 Old Dawn Road in Hanover. The H.W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.