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Vol. 1 No. 52 | Richmond Suburban News | June 29, 2016

Farmers market opens at Center for Arts and Education

By Patrick Gordon News Editor ASHLAND — Randolph-Macon College President Robert Lindgren last week delivered an impassioned statement against what he called a “poorly-crafted, horriblycommunicated idea” that he claims would grotesquely damage the character of the Town of Ashland and

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Dan Johnson, left, president of the board of the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education; Amanda Gardner, administrative assistant at the Center; Theresa Bowen, executive manager; the market’s vendors, and members of the public officially cut the ribbon to open the Farmers’ Market.

“We look forward to bringing a season full of locally produced, quality focused products directly to the community,” Amanda Gardner, administrative assistant at the Center, said.

For more information about the vendors and special guests, go to http://conta.cc/1trkDYN. The Center is located at 17205

Mountain Rd. in Montpelier.

For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit www. montpeliercenter.org.

Office hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and by appointment. The building is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

the college and unalterably change the character of the historic downtown.

During the June 21 Ashland Town Council meeting, Lindgren spoke for 20 minutes during the public comment session, delivering a prepared statement from the college in response to a previous conversation between college staff, the town council and see R-MC, pg. 3

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Robert R. Lindgren, president of Randolph-Macon College, addressed Ashland Town Council last week about the rail proposal and potential impacts to the campus area.

Ashland, Beaverdam ready for the Fourth

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND and BEAVERDAM – Two Hanover County communities are wellknown for their celebratory and respectful observance of the Fourth of July.

In keeping with tradition, the Town of Ashland and Beaverdam will once again bring out the red, white and blue to show their see CELEBRATE, pg. 2

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Beaverdam spectators show their spirit with the red, white and blue as festivities kick off at the 2015 Beaverdam event.

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Special guests on hand included The Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library, Hanover Herb Guild, Hanover Master Gardeners, and Rappahannock Electric Cooperative.

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The Center of the Universe hosted a special Father’s Day event.

This was the second year that COTU organized the Second Annual Father’s Day Pig Out to celebrate dads.

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SHLAND -- As the community celebrated on Sunday, June 21, to honor fatherhood, some dads in the area enjoyed a unique Father’s Day surprise.

The Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) in Ashland hosted its Second Annual Father’s Day Pig Out. Mike Clarke, assistant tap room manager, seemed satisfied with the results of the brewery’s second annual Father’s Day event.

“We had a pretty nice turnout this year. The food stopped being served at 6 p.m., but families were here enjoying themselves until 8 p.m. I definitely think we will be continuing this on for a third year,” Clarke said.

The event featured wholecooked pigs being served to those in attendance throughout the day, a live band performance, and, of course, craft beer.

In fact, a unique beer was crafted in companionship for the Father’s Day Pig Out by COTU, as well as Elliot Segal, the talk show host from the “Elliot in the Morning” radio talk show on WRXL. Segal took part in the creation of the name and styling

of the beer, which was officially named “Treat Yourself.” The craft beer, described by Chris Ray, coowner of the brewery, was “a wheat beer, with citrus hops, and no bitterness.”

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The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education has announced the members of the 2016 Board of Directors.

They are, from left, seated, Carol Beam, secretary; Dan Johnson, president; William Gaspar, past president; and Joe Monolo, treasurer; and, second row, Nancy Cozart, David Pangburn, Connie Cover, Sagle Jones Purcell and Doug Kittle. The Montpelier Center is a nonprofit organization that offers a variety of educational opportunities, artistic events and cultural experiences throughout western Hanover County and the surrounding area.

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the “Treat Yourself” beer sales went to the Richmond Fisher House and Foundation, which is best known for its large network of comfort homes where American military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost of their own while a loved one is receiving treatment.

The Richmond Fisher House and Foundation is a part of the larger and nationally known, Fisher House Foundation; which serves military and veterans’ families by providing them with financial, volunteer and emotional support.

Families and customers were entertained with a live band see PIG, pg. 4

patriotic pride in grand style.

The Independence Day Celebration and Ashland Fourth of July Parade is described as oldfashioned family fun-centered activities. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Music, food, lawn games, an apple pie contest and a patriotic pet contest are among the day’s festivities.

A highlight of the day is the parade, with the lineup starting at 1 p.m. and stepping off at 1:30 p.m. at the Henry Clay Elementary School/War Memorial.

The parade routes heads east on Hanover Avenue and turns into Duncan Street to Myrtle Street and concludes on Center Street at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center (HAAC) at 500 S. Center St. In Beaverdam, the 40th Independence Day Parade and Celebration will be held from 10

a.m. to 2 p.m.

New this year is a Classic Car & Street Rod Show & Competition. Cruise in the parade or park at the club. Cars will be judged at Ruritan Park.

The People’s Choice vehicle will receive a $100 cash prize.

Best in Category will be awarded $50 cash prizes for prior to 1939, 1940-59, 1960-79, and 1980-99.

No pre-registration is required for the parade; register for judging upon arrival.

The parade kicks off at 10 a.m., with the lineup and registration starting at 9 a.m. on Trainham Road in Downtown Beaverdam.

Participants will follow a parade route that goes through the town and stops at the Ruritan Park at 18002 Terman Rd. in Beaverdam.

A fundraiser sponsored by the Beaverdam Depot, Heritage Days Foundation, and the Beaverdam Ruritan Club is appropriate in an see CELEBRATE, pg. 16

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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at North Lakeridge Park and North Park Court.

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Suspect fled the scene of an accident at 8100 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 8000 Creekside Village Dr.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7100 Aquarius Dr.

Suspect assaulted victim at 9100 Atlee Rd.

Person attempted to harm themselves at 8200 North Mayfield Lane.

Suspect stole items from 7000 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect entered residence unlawfully and vandalized the side entry door at 8200 Oak St.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 10300 Kings Acres Rd.

Suspect stole items from 10200 Lakeridge Park.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7200 Bell Creek Rd.

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

Suspect assaulted victim at 6100 Retreat Hill Lane.

Suspect fled the scene of an accident at 16000 Theme Park Way.

Suspect assaulted victim at 6100 Retreat Hill Lane.

Suspect stole items from 7400 Barnette Ave. Suspect was in possession of listed items at 12400 W. Patrick Henry Rd. Suspect assaulted victim at 9200 Saddle Ct. Suspect assaulted victim at 13400 Liberty School Rd.

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the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.

Lindgren’s strongest objections were to the idea of an 850foot rail platform that could be built on the Randolph-Macon campus as part of the DC2RVA rail project.

He also noted that it would physically divide the campus, irreparably harming the partnership between the Town of Ashland and the college.

Lindgren’s sense of urgency came from the understanding that town council needed to declare an official position on the high-speed rail proposal by early July.

Lindgren asked town council members to pass a resolution officially rejecting any proposal that involves a platform of any size in the downtown area, particularly on college land, and to withdraw their direction that the station

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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 9100 Chamberlayne Rd.

June 18

Suspect attempted to obtain items fraudulently at 10100 Lewistown Rd.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7300 Barnette Ave.

and commuter parking be placed as close to downtown Ashland as possible.

According to town council and DRPT, the process is set to take considerably longer than that.

Chris Smith, the DRPT director of Policy, Communications and Legislative Policy, emphasized that there are no proposals in place and there won’t be any until at least late 2017. “Proposal is too strong of a word,� Smith said. “It’s very early in the process.

No decisions have been made.�

Smith said the DRPT is waiting for an Environmental Impact Statement, which will outline recommendations for exactly how and where to expand high-speed rail service from Washington, D.C., to Richmond.

After the EIS is concluded in September, there will be a period of public feedback, which will include many town meetings,

Persons assaulted each other at Luck Avenue and Signal Hill Rd. Suspect recklessly handled a firearm at 16000 Burnham Davis Rd.

Suspect stole items from 16600 Mountain Rd.

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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 6100 Stronghold Dr.

Suspect stole items from 16100 Theme Park Way.

Suspect stole items from 7400 Bell Creek Rd.

Suspect passed counterfeit bills at 7100 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect assaulted victim at 6300 McClellan Rd.

Suspect stole items from 16100 Theme Park Way.

Suspects damaged victim’s property at 7000 Tammy Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim at 16000 Theme Park Way.

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Superintendent addresses members of the Class of 2016 (Editor’s note: The following speech was delivered to the four High Schools - Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry in Hanover County Public School

by Dr. Michael Gill). ood afternoon, friends, family members, distinguished guests, and most importantly Class of 2016! It is so good to be with you on a day that promises to be a memorable one for you.

This day would not be possible, however, without the many memorable days that have preceded this one.

Thirteen years ago, you took the first steps toward that giant yellow bus as it pulled up at your stop. Some of you approached those steps with apprehension and others with enthusiasm, but all had the wonder that only a five or six year-old child can have about the world that awaited in kindergarten.

As the years went on, many other firsts occurred. Your first field trips took place, first oral report in front of the class, and yes, those first SOL tests back in third grade. By fifth grade

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though, you were a force to be reckoned with — on top of the world after a long six-year climb.

Well, that was until you took that spring visit to middle school and wondered if the rumors were actually true about 8th graders fitting unsuspecting 6th graders neatly into the nearest locker while their friends worked the other end of the hall selling pool passes to the roof-top pool that you were convinced existed.

With a lot of support from your parents, good friends, and great teachers, you somehow survived the middle school years though and in no time you were repeating the process of going from the top of the ladder back to the bottom of the totem pole as you entered the amazing world of high school. Here, you experienced Friday night football games, homecoming dances, prom and even getting your driver’s license! Oh yes, and there were classes too. You were given more choice than at any time in your life and began thinking about life beyond high school, really for the first time. What courses are going to prepare me the best? How

do I navigate the job, college, have wondered about, wideor military application process? eyed, your whole life. To be fair, Can I fit in a certain course in this world is becoming increasmy schedule this year? While ingly complex, with Google your questions had changed, seemingly holding the collective you still had the curiosity about knowledge in the cloud, the the world that awaited you, the global economic and political same as when you were 5. landscape changing daily, if not And hourly, now, you’re and more here today common at this comeveryday mencement problems ceremony. I emerging want you to with which think about no generathat word tion prior for a minto yours ute: “comhas had menceto wrestle. ment.”

Has your Synonyms education include Kenny Moore/The Local prepared “start,” you for Hanover County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Gill “beginthis? Will ning,” and you be able “initiation.” to meet the That seems an odd thing to call challenge? The simple answer to the end of your school journey. these questions is yes. You are Well, perhaps not. When you prepared, and you will succeed.

You will draw on the lesreally stop to think about it, you sons you have learned not only are not so much ending a jourin school, but at home and in ney as you are approaching the the other experiences that have starting line to another one. shaped you. Those papers, Your education has been projects, tests, and reports have preparation for that world you

built your content knowledge and taught you the grit needed to push through when the going was getting tough. However, some of the challenges you will face you have never seen on a test and no conventional assignment could have possibly prepared you for them. For those times, and there will be plenty of them, my advice to you is to draw back upon that same wonder and curiosity you had when you were in kindergarten. Having content knowledge and technical skills will always be critical. However, to really succeed today, you need to think like the five year-old you once were. While that may seem crazy, consider how imaginative you were back then. You could go from being a superhero to an astronaut in the blink of an eye.

You drew pictures and dreamed incredible dreams.

Dream again, and don’t stop.

Innovation, creativity, and critical thinking will be the qualities that set apart the truly successful person tomorrow. There will be plenty who have the academic skills, but if you are able to approach this great big world with the spirit and wide-eyes of the child you once were, you will set yourself apart and in the process will make a complex world much simpler.

There is one final piece of advice I have for you. Again, I have no doubt that you will succeed, but often it’s not what you do, but how you do it. When you were five, you also learned that “nice matters.” That doesn’t stop in adulthood. In fact, nice matters now more than ever As the words to a current Tim McGraw song tell us: When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you When the work you put in is realized Let yourself feel the pride but Always stay humble and kind You have been well prepared for that and so much more by your parents, loved ones, and wonderful teachers and staff in Hanover County. In any community, in fact, the education system is one of the best reflections of the health of the community.

Our schools and our community are thriving, and we are both proud of you and support you.

You’re about to take your first steps again, not to a bus, but to life. Go in wide-eyed and full of wonder. Go in with curiosity and with an innovative, creative spirit. Go in humble and go in kind.

Congratulations Class of 2016; I know our future is in very good hands!

fathers and families out of a food truck. Food was available on an a la carte basis to anyone attending.

Set-up especially for the dad’s attending the event, COTU offered “Ultimate Dad Tickets” for sale in advance, at a price of only $20 plus tax. These pre-pur-

chased tickets included a limited edition “Universe’s Greatest Day” mug, one mug of his favorite COTU brew, one “pig out” food plate from Firehouse BBQ and access to the dad’s only “Timeout Room.”

The dad’s only “Timeout Room” featured a private server,

in addition to a big screen television playing different sports at their request.

One father at the event, Kenny Pizzini of Richmond, said his Father’s Day Pig Out was a success, saying “It was a nice day.

The music was nice, the food was good, and the beer was cold.”

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HANOVER – Several residents questioned staffing at Hanover Fire-EMS stations across Hanover County and requested that members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors work with citizens to improve that service.

During a public comment period at last Wednesday’s regular board meeting, Rockville resident Linda Moore said minimum coverage should be maintained at all of the county’s fire stations, and said a new group has formed on Facebook to address mounting concerns.

“We need to be working together with our county leaders to make our Fire-EMS services in Hanover a top priority,” Moore said. “All fire stations in Hanover County must be sufficiently staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.”

Chief Jethro Piland said response time goals for EMS are under nine minutes in 80 percent of calls. Fire response goals for the Suburban Service District are less than nine minutes and under 15 minutes outside that zone.

The chief said moving units and equipment to meet the needs is a regular procedure for his department.

“Based on our volume and based on the geographical location of our calls, we move resources around to meet the highest probability of calls,” Piland said.

Cold Harbor representative Scott Wyatt suggested that increased volunteers could provide a solution to the staffing problems.

“Fire and EMS could desperately need additional volunteers. That’s a great resource we need to continue to tap in to,” Wyatt said.

“That’s the fastest way to achieve our goals to get 100 percent staffing across the board. They are our strongest asset and save the community about $6 million annually, and that’s the fastest way to get responders in our system,” Piland said.

But Rockville resident Pat Lacy said depending on volunteers does not provide a permanent solution to the problem.

“Yes, we can use these volunteers but they need to be icing on the cake,” Lacy said. “We don’t depend on volunteers to help supply our sheriff’s department. We need to know that we have paid staff. Volunteers are just that. They are good but you can’t depend on them because you don’t how long they are going to be there.” Chuck Kinney, also a Rockville resident, echoed concerns regarding reli-

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Guest Commentary

Insomnia provides time to solve world’s problems

Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer supply

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ver have one of those nights when you wake up in the middle of the night and going back to sleep just isn’t going to happen any time soon? Last week, I experienced one of them.

First thought is: But I have to get up in a few hours to go to work. And, then, for some odd reason, a song from the past will come into my head and linger.

After the chorus goes through a few times, it’s on to something else.

These days, much to my dismay, I start thinking about the state of our country — and, yes, it’s disturbing at 3 in the morning.

We have probably one of the most contentious general elections coming up since I started voting in 1974. Some are saying they’ll vote for the lesser of two evils. Well, that’s a sad scenario.

As the thoughts become a bit more skewed as the drowsiness returns, there was that moment when I realized the “old me” (as in not a very nice person) started a write-in campaign. (Let’s keep in mind these are the convoluted thoughts of a half-awake individual.) I realized I could insult, I could scream, I could act crazy (keep in mind that was a long time ago).

I’m not sure why Donald Trump’s behavior has attracted so many followers. Distinguished and polished seem to be the description for a presidential candidate. He has the upbringing for it.

I’d welcome Hillary Clinton’s intelligence — even her husband the former president says she’s smarter than him. But, she still has the whole email server and Benghazi thing following her.

As for Bernie Sanders, as a good friend says, I don’t mean any harm, but I do believe the time has come for him to step aside.

Without question, the Republican Convention will be interesting. Will party leaders and financial supporters devise a plan to push out Trump? You can guarantee he won’t go down without a fight.

If only all these issues and questions were in a dream, because the reality of the state of our nation pretty much is falling under the nightmare category. I guess I’ll have to go to my “happy place”

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The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give.

The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets.

In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.

“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year-old daughter

Audrey requires frequent transfusions. Audrey was born with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”

To encourage more people to donate around Independence Day, all those who come out to donate blood July 1-5 will receive a limited-edition Red Cross lunch cooler, while supplies last.

Donors of all blood types are needed now. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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not all fit. At that age they would have been riding on her back.

I put the little ones in a cat carrier, moved the mother’s body to the woods, and hours later was lucky enough to find a licensed rehabilitator to take them.

What disturbs me most is that whoever hit her must live on my road and assuredly could have seen her because she could not have been moving fast with her babies on board. That person surely knew they had hit an animal but they didn’t stop.

Now, some people may think that

stopping when you hit a possum is out of the question. I think that whenever you hit a creature and are not prevented from stopping by traffic, you are clearly insensitive if you don’t stop.

Scavengers such as possums clean up the environment and possum especially eat lots of ticks.

So, (1) if you live on Chestnut Church Road, please stop speeding and (2) at least be conscientious enough to stop if you hit a critter.

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How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and see RED pg. 12

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Being responsible when hitting an animal Around 4 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning, I decided to drive to Wawa on U.S. 301 for coffee and a muffin.

As I got to the end of my driveway, I saw something in the middle of the road. At first I thought someone had hit another of my cats. You see, I live in an agricultural zone, and, despite my best efforts, several feral cats that I care for cross the road in front of my house. It’s a dead end road and the speed limit is 35 mph but folks don’t seem to care as they fly by my house.

I got out of my truck to check the animal and what I saw was truly sad. It was a dead mother possum with a head injury. Her six fully-furred babies were trying desperately to get in her pouch.

They were the size of kittens and could

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GEORGE ANDERSON George W. Anderson departed this June 21, 2016. He was born February 17, 1931 to the late Clifton and Ellen W. Anderson.

He departed this life into eternal rest June at his home. At an early age he joined the Mangohick ANDERSON BaptistChurch.

Those that went on before him were his parents, Clifton and Ellen Waller Anderson; sister, Inez Rollings; and brothers, Rousar, James, Harold, Randolph and Willie Anderson.

He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Wayne Gregory (Tina); four sisters, Thelma Bryant, Geraldine Martin (Joe), Lillie William (Richard) and Diane Henderson (Tom); one devoted brother, Russell Anderson; one sister–in-law, Shirley Anderson; a host of nephews and nieces; Darlene Corbin; other relatives and friends; and caretakers Kathy Longest and Christine Coleman and Bea. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Mangohick Baptist Church in King William. Online condolences and full obituary may be found at owensfuneralservices.com. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in

charge of arrangements.

BARBARA BAXTER Barbara A. Baxter, 74, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Born and raised in Hampton, she retired from NASA in 1993. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She enjoyed listening to Christian music and she was a volunteer at the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Barbara loved square dancing, garBAXTER dening, and her dog, “Dixie,” but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Thomas Baxter. Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia Smith and her husband, Bill, of Zuni; her son, Brian Eutsler and his wife, Angel, of Montpelier; her brother, Martin T. Baxter and his wife, Jeanette, of Toano; two sisters, Dollie Lewis and her husband, Michael, of Hayes, and Kathy Caldwell and her husband, Charlie, of Fulshear, Texas; four grandchildren and one greatgrandson. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Liberty Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor

Joe Hunt. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. Barbara was awarded the Joslin Medal for surviving insulin dependent diabetes for 50 years. R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN BRITT John McClay Britt departed this life June 18, 2016. He was born in Goochland to the late Viola Hazel Britt and Horace Norwood Britt. He was educated in Goochland County Public Schools. John joined the U.S. Army in June 16, 1966, and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Phillip Morris (Tobacco Company). He did yard work on the side for people he loved helping family and friends. He loved to go rabbit hunting and loved his hunting dogs. He loved to tell jokes and go fishing. John knew his Bible faithfully. John also loved his four grandchildren. He loved his grandkids dearly and they loved their Grandpa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Hazel Britt; his father, Horace Norwood Britt; two brothers, James and Julian Britt; brotherin-law, Walter Woodson; and nephew, Kevin Moses Sr. John leaves to cherish his memories, his lovely daughter Leslie F. Ingram; four grandchildren,

Justin O. Lewis, Fletcher, R. Scott Jr. Saniya R. Ingram and Leonard G. Ingram II; one son-in-law, Leonard G. Ingram Sr.; one godson, Demond Carroll; four sisters, Ruth Britt, Fannie Moses (Andrew), Esther Woodson and Ethelind Arnold (Wilbert); and one devoted friend, Louise Clark. He will be remembered fondly by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great -nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Owens Funeral Services in Ashland. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices.com.

BARBARA CARNEAL Barbara D. Carneal, 78, of Ashland, passed away on June 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Alvin “Bootsie” Carneal; her parents, Cary Nelson and Evelyn Duke; brother, Cary Nelson Duke Jr.; and sisters, Shirley D. Coakley and Peggy D. Lane. She is survived by a devoted sister, Ruth F. Duke of Ashland; two grandsons, Zachary and Jacob Webb; nephews, Mike Coakley and Ronnie Coakley; niece, Donna C. Emerson; a very special pet, Sparkie; and daughter, Laura.

A special thanks to the staff of Elizabeth House, Asera Care,

and a longtime friend, Barbara Carter. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Hanover Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA 23069.

BLANCHE CERVENY Blanche T. Cerveny, 83, of Henrico, formerly of West Virginia, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Rev. William E. Terry; and sister, Irene Douglas. She is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Ernest Cerveny; stepsons, Ernest, Charles, Joseph and Damon Cerveny; sister, Liz Goodall; nephews, Wil (Angela) and Jeff (Carolyn) Lawrence; great-nephew, Ashby Lawrence. Blanche worked as an office manager for Wilkinson & Lester. She retired from John J.

Wilson as an accountant.

She was an organist and member of St. Peter’s Un i t e d Me t ho d ist CERVENY Church.

A Celebration of Life was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2016, at St. Peter’s UMC at 15599 Mountain Road in Montpelier.

Interment followed at St. Peter’s UMC Cemetery. Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements.

EUGENE K. KELLY Eugene K. Kelly, 86, of Rockville, passed away June 21, 2016. Eugene proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years. He worked for E.A. Holsten Inc. until his passing. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Kelly; daughter, Sandra Noll (Ron); sons, Darrel Kelly and Glenn Kelly (Lisa); grandchildren, Krista Hart (Joshua), see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Aarica Kelly, Brian Kelly and Justin Kelly; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Hart, Jacob Hart and Jacob Kelly; and sister, Nancy Shepperson. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

GLADYS POWELL Gladys Gibson Powell, 91, of King William, passed away June 17, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Frazier Powell.

She is survived by two sons, Randy (Wanda) of King William and Ashley (Patti) of Riverton, Wyoming; grandchildren, Adam, Shane, Brett and Cody; POWELL and great-grandchildren, “CJ,” Hank, Jeremy and Jonathan. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsenashland.com.

DEACON ROBERT OWENS SR. Deacon Robert Owens Sr. was called to eternal rest on June 21, 2016. He was born in Goochland on August 19, 1935, and was preceded in death by his mother, Florence; father, Theodore; and stepmother, Martha Owens.

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his loving wife of 52 years, Olivia Marie Owens; four children; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Emmaus Baptist Church, with the Rev. Thomas Fleming officiating.

Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

ROBERT A. PRITCHARD Robert A. Pritchard, 73, of Walkerton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, peacefully at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Pritchard and Hazel Frye Krupar; brother, Tony Wayne Pritchard; stepmother, Virginia Pritchard. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Norma Pritchard; his sister, Lana Thomas of Walkerton; stepsister, Vickie Mumford of Sedley; his children, sons, James Pritchard, and wife, Linda, of Ashland, and Mark Pritchard and wife, Melody, of Vallejo, California; daughters, Valerie Blanchard, Billy (deceased), of Chester, Arlana Bohn, of Beaverdam, and Angela Childress of Crockett, California; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He retired from the State of Virginia ABC Stores. He enjoyed playing music, singing and dancing with family, woodworking, boating on the river, fishing, car racing, traveling and artistic talents. He coached little league baseball and pee wee football while living in Florida. He served four years in the Naval Reserves, and was honorably discharged. The family would

like to thank Tappahannock Hospice for their compassion and care.

BETHA G. PROFFITT Betha G. Proffitt, 79, of Ashland, passed away June 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Bonnie Shaffer and April Farmer; and eight siblings. She is survived by her two daughters, Darlene Lloyd (Timothy) and Carol Proffitt; three grandchildren, Olivia, Joseph and Bonnie; PROFFITT six great-grandsons, six siblings, many nieces and nephews; loving caretaker, Saadata Yusiff; and playmate, Dale Williams. A memorial gathering will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the animal rescue organization of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland.com.

JAMES SMITH JR. James William Smith Jr., 90, of Ashland, died on June 24, 2016. Mr. Smith was the son of the late James W. Smith Sr. and Margaret Miller Smith; and was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Leon Smith; and sisters, Virginia Smith Taylor and Gail Smith Wood. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eleanor Attkisson Smith; children, James William Smith III (Ruth), Kathryn Smith Cheesman (Paul); grandchildren, Courtney Smith Morgan (Brian), Ashley Smith Higginson (Todd),

Jason Wayne Smith (Glynda), Robert Travis Smith (Sarah), Andrew Durham Smith (Cameron), Paul Cheesman (Heather), Debbie Doyle (Jim) and Alison Ward (Michael); great-grandchildren, Kyle and Natalie Higginson, Logan and Liam Smith, Emerson, Sadie and Macey Smith, Hayden and Campbell Smith, Alex and Brandon Cheesman, Hunter and Peyton Doyle and Michaela and Watts Ward; sister, Margaret Smith Burch (Jack).

Mr. Smith retired from SMITH Electrical Equipment Co. in Richmond as a Vice President after 42 years of service. A veteran of World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in the European Theatre. He was a former member of the Hanover County Planning Commission, past President of the Kiwanis Club of Ashland, with 61 years of perfect attendance, and he was a member of First Baptist Church-Ashland, serving in numerous capacities, including Chairman of Deacons. A funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 27, 2016, at First Baptist Church-Ashland at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. Private interment was in Woodland Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Funeral Reception Fund at First Baptist ChurchAshland, The Ashland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation, P.O. Box 2045 Ashland, VA 23005 or The Alzheimer’s Association at 4600 Cox Rd., Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

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Powhatan youth takes 4th in Bryan Trophy

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MANAKIN-SAB OT – Powhatan’s Elizabeth Carter didn’t expect to win anything when she readied herself for the Bryan Trophy competition at the Deep Run Horse Show at the Deep Run Hunt Club Saturday morning.

She just wanted to get through the jumping course and other tests without any grave mistakes.

Carter need not have worried. The rising freshman at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot and her mount, Andiamo, left the award ceremony with award ribbons and she sported a huge smile after claiming a fourthplace finish – the best of any local competitor – in the prestigious competition.

The competition consisted of three phases – a jumping course, followed by two sets of horsemanship exercises. The 14-year-old had to maneuver Andiamo over a series of 3foot, 3-inch obstacles during the jumping portion.

“I had never jumped that high before, so it was a lot of fun going there,” Carter said. “I was just hoping to go in and get around the course and have fun.

I wasn’t expecting to get a good ribbon or anything.”

Carter confessed to have a bad case of butterflies before she rode out onto the course.

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Powhatan’s Elizabeth Carter and her mount Andiamo clears a jump during the 55th Bryan Trophy competition at the Deep Run Horse Show at the Deep Run Hunt Club Saturday. Carter finished fourth in the event.

“I was very nervous going in there,” she said. “Once I got into the ring, I calmed down a little bit, but before I was going in there, I was very nervous leading up to this. … I didn’t want to fall off. That was my main goal, to stay on, get around the course – which I did.”

She said that even Andiamo was a bit uptight.

“He seemed a little nervous coming up to the first jump, but then I think he was better after we got over the first one,” Carter said.

Haley Redifer, 16, of Barboursville – astride her mount, Ballon – won the Bryan Trophy competition and will be the 55th person to have her name engraved on the silver

platter. Eliza Van Der Woude, 17, of Warrenton finished second and Kelsey Campbell, 16, of Great Falls was third.

Darby Cole, 17, of Virginia Beach finished fifth, followed by Grace Ayyildiz,15, of Charlottesville, Gabrielle Glendening, 13, of Annapolis, Maryland, and Katie Solomons, 13, of Burke.

“I had no idea that I was going to win it,” Redifer said.

“I thought one of my friends was going to win it, and I feel fantastic. My horse was perfect.

I couldn’t have asked for him to be any better.”

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

OMAHA, Neb. – A trio of Hanover County swimmers are now competing for spots on the U.S. Olympic team at the Olympic team trials at the CenturyLink Center.

LaurenMeeker(NOVA/ Atlee), Molly Sheffield (Poseideon/Lee-Davis) and Ted Schubert (NOVA/ Patrick Henry) are all trying to earn the right to represent the United States at the Rio Olympics.

As of the time this edition went to press, Schubert had three events left to compete in: the men’s 1,500-meter freestyle, the 200 backstroke see OLYMPIC, pg. 14

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West county teams claim GRAL meet victories

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN – The Federal Club’s growing swim program got an extra boost in energy last week, picking up its second win ever in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League meet, eking out a 14-point victory over Battlefield Green Wednesday night 581-567.

In other GRAL action Hanover Country Club defeated Old Church 927.5-711.5.

The Federal Club and Battlefield Green are in GRAL Division 4 – the league’s smallest teams – and fought hard in a sport where the numbers often play a big role in determining team scores.

“That’s been pretty exciting,” said Federal Club first-year head coach Trey Berry. “We’re getting more comfortable, I think, all the coaches and the kids, now that we know each other after the first few weeks.”

Battlefield Green head coach Katrina Gauntt said the

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Battlefield Green’s Garrett Gauntt (left) takes a big lead over The Federal Club’s Lewis Powell in the boys 100-yard backstroke in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League swim meet Wednesday.

meet was a lot of fun.

“We enjoy racing Federal Club,” Gauntt said. “They’re about our size and it’s got good competition.”

Gauntt said it has been fairly rare for them to be paired with such an evenly matched team

in the past. “[It’s been] maybe once or twice a year,” Gauntt said. “They just re-did divisions, actually, so that teams are swimming teams more their size instead of teams closer to them. … It’s going to be a very interesting year.”

The Federal Club had seven quad winners: Amanda Barnard, Karina Blanco, Alex Gertner, Cullen Harrington, Lewis Powell, Kaitlyn Ryan and Justin Schruijer. They had three triple winners: William Barnard, Jackson Enright and

younger kids. They had a lot of young kids and some really good ones. They have some good depth on their team,” Hurtubise said of Hanover Country Club. “But my kids swam really well. … I had quite a few swimmers that got best times in all of their individual events, so that was pretty cool.

A couple of kids got Champs cuts.”

Hanover Country Club had seven quad winners: K.K. Kashinejad, Rawlings Leachman, Sydney McAdoo, Will McAdoo, Maddie Medel, Logan Nuckols and Dyland Schloss. It had nine triple winners: Caroline Cox, Samantha Cox, Farrah Hollender, Gareth Hollender, Brady Mason, Melanie McAdoo, Peyton Mills, Hannah Robertson and Hilton Sanders.

Old Church had five triple winners – Kyle Anderson, Bailey Cordle, Elizabeth Kramer, Aidan Martin and Katelyn Vieni – and nine triple winners: Whitney Anderson, Max Bidou, Alex Brehm, Brooke Foster, Avery Martin, Aidan Rice, Zorey Sargent, Julia Slaughter and Kendall Underdown.

Dave Lawrence can be the mound.

Mechanicsville pounced reached at dlawrence@mechloon the relievers, scoring four cal.com. insurance runs in the top of the inning to put the game away.

Aaron Saunders was part of Post 175’s nine-inning eruption.

Continued from pg. 13 Saunders hit a triple to drive in teammate Andrew Foster and later scored on a two-run dou- and the 200 butterfly. He swam ble by William Strong. in the 400 individual medley “I started out slow. I’ve been Sunday and did not advance to in a little slump,” Saunders said. the semifinals.

“But at the same time, you’ve Meeker is competing in the got to find that one and that women’s 200 backstroke. one came today. It definitely Sheffield competed in the was worth it – definitely worth 100 butterfly Sunday and did the wait.” not advance to the semifinals.

Dave Lawrence can be The U.S. Olympic team trireached at dlawrence@mechlo- als began on June 26 and will cal.com. end Sunday.

Ayden McKenna.

Battlefield Green had four triple winners – Todd Brown, Devin George, Christine Gilbreath and Madie Walters – and three triple winners: Rhane Elder, Garrett Gauntt and Audrey Smith.

Hanover Country Club was a bit short-handed for its meet at Old Church.

“It was a little nerve-wracking because we were missing a bunch of swimmers compared to the first meet,” said Hanover Country Club head coach Leslie Nuckols. “But we still got it done, so that was good. … We’re pretty solid in all the age groups. Obviously there are some super-fast, all-year-round swimmers in certain age groups that help out a lot in points.”

Old Church head coach Courtney Hurtubise said numbers made the difference in the team results, but there was plenty for Old Church to celebrate on the individual level.

“They had more swimmers and they had some really good

Mechanicsville saves victory at Colonial Heights

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor COLONIAL HEIGHTS – Mechanicsville Post 175 held the lead for the first half of its game against the Colonial Heights Post 284 Buccaneers at Shepherd Stadium Sunday night.

Then Mechanicsville allowed Post 284B to catch up in the fifth inning and go ahead in the sixth. But Post 175 buckled down and its offense perked up, scoring a pair of runs in the eighth inning and adding four more in the ninth to claim an 11-6 victory.

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run in each of the first three innings as Bucs starting pitcher Quinton Thomas kept his team close.

Mechanicsville starter Rob Whitfield did the same – holding Post 284B scoreless the first three innings and allowing just one run in the fourth – but Colonial Heights bats, coupled with a couple of Post 175 defensive mistakes, forced him out and allowed the Buccaneers to even the score at 5-5.

“The top of their lineup is really good. They’ve got some pretty good hitters up there,” Mechanicsville manager Tyler Kane said of Post 284B. “We allowed runners to get on base and made a couple of defensive

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mistakes, and they hit a fast ball and they hit it far – and that scored a couple of runs.

“I thought Rob Whitfield did a pretty good job. He made two mistakes and they capitalized on them.”

Thomas was doing a good job as well. He made the defensive play of the night on a foul pop-up lost by his catcher, running down a Post 175 foul ball from the mound and diving for it at the backstop.

From the sound in the stands, it seemed the Mechanicsville fans began to applaud the effort before the Colonial Heights home crowd.

“He did a great job.

Apparently he didn’t play this

past season in high school, but he’s one of the most athletic pitchers I’ve seen. He kept us off balance for the most part,” Kane said of Thomas. “I’ve never seen a play where the pitcher is laying out close to the backstop and making that catch.”

Post 175 had just a onerun lead in the eighth inning when Thomas’ lack of playing time caught up with him. In the bottom of the inning, Thomas ran hard to first to beat out an infield single and pulled up with a leg cramp short of first base.

He tried to pitch the top of the ninth, but after a couple of warmup throws, had to leave

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, June 29, 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 through Wednesday, Aug. 22-24 Patrick Henry High School Girls and Boys Youth Basketball Camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland.

The camp is for those aged 6 to 14. A camp t-shirt will be provided. The cost is $70 if preregistered by July 22. The fee is $75 after July 22.

Thursday, July 7 The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will

be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the HanoverHumanServicesMeeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. For more information, contact Lisa Adkins at 804365-4302 or email ldadkins@ hanovercounty.gov.

Friday, July 15 The Hanover Airpark Business Association is holding Hanover Cleanup Day from 9 to 11 a.m. The organization will provide t-shirts, donuts, drinks and other safety supplies. For more information, call 804-5232903 or email mia@catapult-inc. com.

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

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ance on volunteers for staffing.

“Volunteers are limited in their abilities,” Kinney said. “The real priorities of local government are three things: police, fire and EMS — the safety of the citizens. We cannot do these services for ourselves,” Kenney said.

Piland said his department does utilize its limited resources in areas with the most likelihood of an incident, and vice chair and Chickahominy representative Angela Kelly-Wiecek emphasized the fact that Hanover does have mutual aid coverage agreements with Goochland and other neighboring counties.

Moore said that agreement with Goochland is “not automatic.” There have been changes in the agreement with Centerville throughout the years, and some residents were served by Goochland units in the past.

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Scott Wyatt, right, who represents the Cold Harbor District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisor, presented Al Salazar with a proclamation recognizing his many years of service on the Hanover Veterans Committee during last Wednesday’s meeting.

Piland stressed that mutual aid agreements are in place with many counties including Goochland, and “they will come if we are in trouble.”

In other matters, the board unanimously confirmed the reappointment of Robert Hundley to the Hanover County

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Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 22-24 Patrick Henry High School Girls and Boys Youth Basketball Camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland.

The camp is for those aged 6 to 14. A camp t-shirt will be provided. The cost is $70 if preregistered by July 22. The fee is $75 after July 22.

School Board. He currently serves as chair and represents the Chickahominy District.

A reappointment also was scheduled for the Ashland seat currently held by Hank Lowry, but supervisor Faye Prichard said both of the candidates for that position withdrew their names from consideration for personal reasons.

The board will accept nominations for the Ashland seat at its next meeting on July 24, and a new representative will be appointed at the August meeting.

The board recognized Al Salazar for his many years of service on the Hanover Veterans Committee and the creation of the county’s memorial on U.S. 301.

Kathy Walle was presented with a proclamation for her years of service as a member of the Hanover Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.

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public forums and conversations among local government, the DRPT and the public.

That input will be incorporated into the EIS and a Record of Decision will be signed by the Federal Railroad Administration.

Then it will be eligible to apply for federal funding to begin construction.

Smith noted that public input is welcomed throughout the process. He said residents can visit the DRPT’s website (drpt.virginia.gov) and view the FAQ section to learn more about the plan and how it could affect Hanover County.

At this time, Smith said the DRPT does not yet have a preference for which plan should be enacted. Potential plans include minor improvements to the existing alignment in Ashland, a third line adjacent to the current lines, or a western bypass for freight trains and passenger trains that don’t stop in Ashland.

Council member James Foley, who is the council’s liaison with R-MC, said council’s goal is to support a plan that would enhance service through Ashland while remaining within the physical boundaries of the existing station.

Contrary to Lindgren’s statement, Foley said council never endorsed or approved any plan for an 850-foot platform anywhere in town. After Lindgren issued his statement, Mayor George Spagna expressed the

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election year. Candidates vie for the title of Honorary Mayor of Beaverdam.

The Beaverdam Ruritan Club candidate is Tom Checkosky, owner of Pepicelli’s in Ashland with his wife, Lisa, and two teenage children.

The day also includes a “Help Our Veterans Campaign,” with donations being accepted for the local veterans’ center and Richmond VA Hospital patients.

same disagreement.

Another of Lindgren’s objections was he believed town council was working without notifying the college of plans that would involve seizure of college land and expansion of the rail footprint in the middle of campus.

DRPT and Foley confirmed that in an April 28 meeting with two council members, as soon as there were any discussions about possible plans that would impact the R-MC campus, it was suggested that college representatives be brought into the fold to discuss it.

According to Foley, it was never considered a proposal but rather an opportunity for the DRPT to receive feedback from council members and county leadership about the idea.

At the suggestion of council members, a meeting was held on June 9 with Lindgren, DRPT and town council members. There, they discussed the possibility of an 850-foot platform that would run through the college campus.

Based on the information from that meeting, RandolphMacon representatives created renderings of what that platform might look like, if constructed on campus.

Smith and Foley noted they had not seen any renderings until Lindgren’s presentation before the council on June 21.

“Renderings were done by the college based on their interpretation of it,” Smith said. “We’re not at the rendering stage yet.”

While Lindgren voiced strong criticisms for the quality of com-

munication between the DRPT, town council and the college, all parties have expressed a desire for open communication lines and maximum transparency.

Smith said the DRPT is undergoing serious public outreach along the entire rail corridor. “We’re trying to clearly communicate every facet of this study,” he said.

Foley said council members want public meetings and discussion about the potential rail plans that effect the town.

“The station is a long way off,” Foley said. “The town isn’t going to give a recommendation without a lot more discussion and a lot more feedback. Nothing is going to happen until we all have robust dialogue.”

Foley said a third rail running along the existing lines is not considered an acceptable option for the town, but that, at the moment, council has not expressed a preference for any particular plan. He also emphasized that no proposals had been made yet and that the DRPT was merely seeking feedback. He added the goal of council is to receive feedback from all stakeholders in an attempt to come together with a unified message in support of a specific proposal when the time comes.

When asked about what requirements there may be for rail expansion in Ashland, Foley said council fundamentally agrees with the college’s opposition to the 850-foot platform.

“I’m more concerned with our relationship with the college,” he said.

Cash, clothing, toiletries, gift cards, and snacks are welcome.

Donations also are being accepted for W.H.E.A.T. (Western Hanover Emergency Action Team) and veterans.

What would a celebration be without food? Beaverdam’s Fourth of July event offers Ruritan Club concessions, including burgers, hot dogs, fries, ice cream, candy and drinks, as well as Elmore Hall’s Famous BBQ Chicken Dinners, starting at 11 a.m.

In the “fun for the whole family” category, there will be

face painting, a three-legged race, egg spoon races, and corn hole.

Participants are encouraged to wear their red, white and blue for prizes.

Those interested in being a vendor may rent a 12’x12’ space for $40.

No food or drink allowed.

To rent a space, call Ron Nanni at 804-647-1935.

Registration is required by Thursday, June 30.

For more information, go to www.BeaverdamRuritan.com/ events.