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Planners talk comp plan due to lack of a quorum By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

SHLAND — Three public hearings had to be rescheduled unexpectedly at the Ashland Planning Commission’s July 13 meeting due to not having a quorum. Commissioner Bob Brown was absent, leaving the group one member short of a quorum for the group to make any votes. The public hearing was scheduled to look at a conditional use permit and a rezoning for Bulifant Homes. Another conditional use permit was scheduled for the public hearing regarding Penske Truck Leasing, LLC. Town Attorney Andrea Erard assured those

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Due to a lack of a quorum, the Ashland Planning Commission took no action during last week’s meeting, but did discuss the town’s comprehensive plan, as well as the high-speed rail proposal and the newly-enacted motel ordinances.

Beaverdam rep returns as school board chair By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Axselle resumes familiar position ASHLAND — To those trying to read the predictive tea leaves, Sue Dibble, vice chair and South Anna District representative on the Hanover County School Board, seemed like a sure bet to replace outgoing chair Bob Hundley, Chickahominy District, as leader of the appointed panel. Hundley will continue to serve on the board, but is currently serving as president of the Virginia School Boards Association. With the obvious demands on his time,

the three-time chair decided not to seek re-election. With the support of her fellow board members, Dibble’s selection

seemed imminent, but life has a way of changing things. Citing concerns for her husband and his prevailing medical

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Sue Dibble, left, vice chair and South Anna District representative on the Hanover County School Board, was re-elected to the office, while John Axselle, right, Beaverdam District was selected chair. Chickahominy District representative Bob Hundley, outgoing chair, is in the middle.

condition, Dibble took herself out of the running at last week’s school board meeting, and moved to appoint fellow board member and former chair John Axselle, Beaverdam District. Dibble did accept her appointment for her second term as vice chair. “We have such a strong leadership team in place here, and there’s no doubt in mind that we will be just fine,” Dibble said. “We’ll continue in the same positive direction we’re headed striving for perfection with John at the helm.” Axselle, 62, an account executive with Mega Office Furniture, returns to a familiar post for his see AXSELLE, pg. 11

attending the meeting for the purpose of the public hearing that it would be rescheduled for next month. “It will be readvertised and placed on next month’s agenda,” Erard said. Senior Planner Garret Prior gave a presentation on the town’s Comprehensive Plan update to the Planning Commission following the first round of community meetings that took place in June. Five community meetings regarding the update to the comprehensive plan were held last month to allow citizens to share their input with town planners. “We gathered that information to see what people came out to these meetings, what people said, took that information to learn about what are our traditional groups or people who we see PLAN, pg. 4

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Woman receives hearing aids Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Joan Faye Heavener, 64, of Mechanicsville, is recently received hearing aids through The Beltone Hearing Care Foundation. She was fitted with them at the 7082 Mechanicsville Tpk. location. The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, donates hearing aids to those who are in need, and are unable to access them. Both individuals and organizations are eligible to receive assistance from the Foundation through direct nominations to Beltone or at one of its over 1,500 locations across North America. “This Foundation gives us a new path to achieve this mission by helping deserving individuals and organizations in their communities enrich their quality of life,” Michael Andreozzi, CEO of Beltone New England, said. Heavener is a senior living on Social Security Disability. She receives less than $1,000 a month for living expenses, which does not leave her much money for other expenses. Heavener lives alone, and does not go out of her apartment except to go to her doctor, grocery shopping, taking her dog for a walk and to go to church. When she does go to these places, she always has someone with her to let her know what’s being said. She said she does not like to go to social functions at her apartment complex or other places because she cannot hear what’s going

on. She said she wants to be able to participate in activities involving helping underprivileged children and the homeless through her church, but she doesn’t feel comfortable as she cannot hear what people are

Foundation to see if he could get Heavener approved for new Hearing Aids free of charge. Thanks to the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation and Beltone Carolina/ Virginia, Heavener was

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Joan Faye Heavener, left, received hearing aids June 24 through The Beltone Hearing Care Foundation. The Mechanicsville woman is shown with Thom Humphries, the local Beltone Hearing Care practitioner in Mechanicsville, who helped facilitate Heavener getting the hearing aids free of charge.

saying to her due to her hearing loss. She said she believed that if she had hearing aids, she would be a much more active and productive individual who feels more confident in herself as she is depressed all of the time. She said she would love to watch television and listen to the radio without having to turn the volume way up. Thom Humphries, the local Beltone Hearing Care Practitioner in Mechanicsville, decided to see what he could to help Heavener. He applied to The Beltone Hearing

approved almost instantly and was fit with her new hearing aids on Friday, June 24. “We are completely ecstatic to be able to help Joan Faye Heavener, obviously a person who needed our assistance in a huge way” Michael Andreozzi, CEO of Beltone Carolina/ Virginia,” said. “Heavener is a truly deserving and very caring person and we are delighted we are able to change her life for the better. That’s what the Beltone Hearing Care Foundation is all about,” he added.

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Lorelai Elza is the June winner of The Kids Local. A prekindergarten student, she said she likes to draw pictures. Her favorite TV show is “Super Why.” Her favorite part of The Kids Local is “coloring the pictures.”

Jenkins named to President’s Council Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN – Steven J. Jenkins, LUTCF, LTCP has been named a member of the 2016 President’s Council of New York Life. Members of the President’s Council are among the top five percent of New York Life’s elite sales force of 12,000 licensed agents. Jenkins has been a New York Life agent since 1990 and is associated with New York Life’s Richmond see JENKINS, pg. 5

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue G.I.A. GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST BILL FOREMAN ON SITE

Suspect was in possession of a concealed weapon on Washington Highway/ Sliding Hill Road. Suspect stole items from listed location at 10500 Comanche Ln. Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Chamberlayne Road/ Lockwood Boulevard. Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 7300 Bell Creek Rd.

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Suspect assaulted victim at 7100 New Hunter Rd.

Suspect fled scene of accident at Washington Highway/Sliding Hill Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 6300 Little Sorrel Dr. Suspect assaulted victim at 10400 Comanche Ln. Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 19400 Turkey Rd.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at International Street/Kings Dominion Boulevard.

Suspect fled scene of accident at 6300 Mechanicsville Tpk. Suspect violated a protective order at 10000 North Rinker Ct.

July 10

Suspect stole items from listed location at 8100 Kiwi Ln.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 6300 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Item was recovered at Snowshed Lane/Evergreen Lane.

Suspect threatened victim at 7200 Courtland Farm Rd.

Suspect stole items from 9300 North Rinker Dr.

Suspect fled scene of accident at 16600 Mountain Rd.

Suspect was in possession of stolen goods at 10100 Lewistown Rd.

Suspect assaulted victim at 7200 Loralea Dr.

Suspect assaulted victim at 6200 Dahlia Rd.

Suspect was I possession of a controlled substance at

Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 7100 Autumn Ridge Ln.

Humane Society fundraiser slated Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – A fundraiser will be held today (Wednesday, July 20) at Marty’s Grill at Rutland Crossing (Atlee Road and U.S. 301) to support the Hanover Humane Society. A portion of a customer’s tab from breakfast, lunch and

dinner will help the Society. When paying your bill, mention the Hanover Humane Society to the cashier. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located in Ashland. It provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Elm Drive.

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Suspect fled scene of an accident at Mountain Road/ Winns Church Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 8300 Shady Ridge Ln.

Suspect was disorderly at 7100 Edgewood Rd.

Suspect damaged victim’s property at 16000 Theme Park Way.

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Suspect damaged victim’s property at 11400 Haltonshire Way. Suspect fled scene of accident at 16200 International St.

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Suspect used victim’s information without permission at 9200 Chamberlayne Rd.

Suspect stole items from listed location at 8100 Mechanicsville Tpk.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance at 11130 North Lakeridge Pkwy.

Suspect assaulted victim at 8300 Raven Run Rd.

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Suspect broke into listed location at 2000 Old Church Rd. Suspect stole items from listed location at 7100 Mill Valley Rd. Suspect damaged victim’s property at 7100 Aquarius Dr.

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didn’t hear from in this process; and then start preparing those documents and specific amendments for September,” Prior said. Prior explained how the surveys looked at what citizens consider to be Ashland’s biggest threats and opportunities. Business and housing, downtown development and traffic were among the top responses.

He emphasized to anyone interested in learning more information about the comprehensive plan update to visit the website at www.town. ashland.va.us, and navigate to the Planning and Community Development page. Prior then explained how the page contains information that gives more insight into the importance of the town’s comprehensive plan, as well as a schedule of events that show what to expect in September

during the next round of community meetings. Vice Mayor James Murray, who recently was appointed to serve a dual role on the Planning Commission due to an unexpected vacancy, gave the commission an update on the current status of town council. While he intended to hold most of his update for the next Planning Commission meeting, Murray said there were a few things he wanted to address. With the DC2RVA high-

speed rail proposal of running a third track through Ashland, as well as the possibility of a new train station being constructed near RandolphMacon College being the largest and most public current issue, Murray said the town has taken a full stance in opposition towards it. “I will note that at the last council meeting on July 5, we all voted unanimously to reject the proposal from the Department of Rail and Public

Transportation,” Murray said, adding “and not just the documents that they’ve been sending us, but rather we’re trying to take a more proactive stance and reject certain concepts outright.” “The town is continuing to grow and thrive, we’re going to do whatever it takes to make sure that that continues to happen; and that includes, not letting a third rail destroy our town,” he said. The vice mayor also point-

ed out that the motel ordinances in Ashland went into effect on July 1. Acknowledging that it has been a difficult process, he voiced his appreciation for all of the support the town is receiving from the local community. That includes support from local citizens, local organizations like Circles Ashland, as well as the local faith community that has volunteered to serve as a major role in the forming of relationships with former motel residents.

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continuing throughout the day, he said, “We were visited probably no less than 15 times. People just wanted to come by. Some of them brought donuts; some of them brought well wishes to express how grateful they were for the services we’ve been providing.” “I think what makes that special is that it happens daily at our office — long before the tragedy in Dallas. We have a community that I think truly loves their law enforcement and we have a law enforcement that is truly part of that community. We don’t see it as a ‘them and us’; it’s not the Sheriff ’s Office and the community — it’s all of us together.” Hines who was second in command to Cook said, “We’ve been building that since Stuart Cook was the sheriff and we’re continuing to build on that. We’re enhancing every aspect of our relationship daily, and that’s why I found it easy to write the letters to the troops to remind them what happens across the nation doesn’t stay just within those borders.” He did say, “There may be some repercussions that we may feel, but it is the community that has kept them safe and us safe because we’re part of the community.” Thanks to the numbers of Neighborhood Watch and

Business Watch groups, and the addition of 126 churches in Worship Watch, Hines said these partnerships led to the development of the Shield Program, which encompasses all of those watch programs, enabling them to “communicate directly with individuals as well as groups.” “Those are the programs that are helping us stay in touch with our community, not to mention the deputy on the street that just stops by a local business or the deputy that stops by a house because he happens to see you in your front yard just to say ‘Hi’ and to introduce himself,” the sheriff added. With pride, he pointed out that “Our community knows us as individuals and when you know people as individuals you start to develop a friendship and a trust.” As an agency, he said they are mindful about being better prepared for the events taking place across the country. Readiness includes training and equipment. “We’re going to be more careful; we were careful prior to that [shootings in Dallas].” Hines quickly noted that what is taking place in terms of tragedies across the nation is not a reflection of Hanover County. “But we will be affected by the incidents that have happened across this nation as a community. We’re one

community working together to keep each other safe. That’s why I wrote the letter to the men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office, but truly it applies to the community. Will our officers be more conscious of their surroundings? Absolutely. Absolutely.” “We wear a uniform so that we’re readily identified,” Hines said. “We’ve sworn an oath to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and protect the rights of the individuals and we will continue to do that.” He did acknowledge that “being in uniform certainly makes us a target. Our goal is to provide safety, security and protection of your rights every day and to go home at the end of that day and live in the same community with our families and enjoy life.” Securing the county’s future, he said, is based on “working together. And I’d just like to thank the community for all their support and I’d like to thank the men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office for their dedication in serving in a professional, compassionate way each and every day.” He closed his letter to his department with: “Please continue to be safe and vigilant each and every day. Thank each of you for your dedicated service and commitment.”

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ues to emphasize that theme. Hines doesn’t take it lightly either. When he started his day on Friday, July 8, he, like most Americans, was shaken by the news out of Dallas, Texas, that 11 police officers had been shot during a peaceful protest. Five of them died, as Hines said, “protecting the rights of these protesters in a senseless act of violence and in itself a tragedy.” He, his administration, deputies and staff joined with the country in mourning the loss of those five Dallas law enforcement officers. Hines, however, took time that day to write a letter to those who risk their lives for the people of Hanover County every time they leave their homes to start a work shift. On Tuesday, July 12, Hines discussed what makes Hanover County unique in the Greater Richmond area. “Relational” is how he describes the connections his department has with residents, businesses and churches through Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch and Worship Watch. “We have a great community,” Hines said, as he noted the kindness shown to his office that sad Friday. Starting in the morning and

Sports camps for all ages and abilities available through Parks & Rec ASHLAND — Whether you strive to improve your skills, learn a new sport or stimulate your creativity for the remainder of the summer, Hanover Parks and Recreation is the answer to parents’ worries and youth sport interests. Grab your spot today at www.hanoverparksrec.com in one of these exciting sports camps: Soccer: British Soccer: First Kicks, ages 3 and 4 July 25–29 9 to 10 a.m., Pole Green Park — # 5920 5 to 6 p.m., Montpelier Park — # 6015 Mini Soccer, ages 4 to 6 July 25–29 10 to 11:30 a.m., Pole Green Park — # 5921 6 to 7:30 p.m., Montpelier

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We answer the call to help By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

n June, my home state of West Virginia was struck by devastating floods, destroying towns and communities in what has been called a 1,000-year flood. The counties hit included Greenbrier and Nicholas, not common locales for those of us who know where to expect flooding in the Mountain State. For years, my home county could expect one or two big floods every year. And then the late U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd appropriated funds to build a dam — and that alleviated a perpetual problem. When the rains came with such force and volume last month, there was no preparing and, sadly, lives were lost. But, as is the cornerstone of our existence as Americans, we band together to help those in need. The outpouring of support has been overwhelming and heart-warming. Country star Brad Paisley and TV and film star Jennifer Garner, both West Virginia natives, are raising funds to help the state recover. When Paisley launched a gofundme page, he kicked it off by donating $100,000, with a $1 million goal. He also went to West Virginia to view the damage. Garner will be heading to her native Charleston soon for a fundraiser. The two celebrities have video posts on social media, including Facebook. Paisley sings our more well-known “state song,” “Country Roads,” in an introduction to his plea for help for those in need. I have been so pleased and proud of the response from this area to West Virginia. The two Virginias united in a time of despair and we are blessed beyond measure. Thank you to all who have given time, donations, supplies, etc., to help the victims. Officials support the 2016 Hanover Tomato Festival A special thank you to the following officials who took part in opening ceremonies of the 2016 Hanover Tomato Festival: Canova Peterson, Sean Davis, Wayne Hazzard, Scott Wyatt and Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Hanover County Board of Supervisors; Col. David R. Hines, sheriff; Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland; Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., county administrator; Del. Buddy Fowler and Del. Chris Peace, House of Delegates; and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman and U.S. Rep. Dave Brat, U.S. House of Representatives. Again, we extend a hearty “thank you” to all involved in making the event happen.

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Diﬃcult answers to serious issues By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

ometimes I feel like it’s a game of 20 questions around here. It’s a feeling any parent of four experiences as children are naturally curious, and they often seek their parents out as the first line of authority on almost any subject. I come up with answers to most of the queries, but last week presented a unique challenge for any parent who faces an unexpected question from a young child. “What’s wrong with America?” one of my children asked as the news blasted reports of police officers being attacked in Dallas accompanied by news of police shootings in Minnesota and Louisiana. I began by explaining the importance of peaceful protest in our nation, and the role of leaders who refused to be silent in the face of adversity in the

greatness of our nation. But explaining racism to a generation of children who have no realistic experience of discrimination is a difficult chore. Thankfully, they have grown up, at least to this point, in a world where judging people by color or culture is unacceptable. I often brag that I’ve never heard one of them describe a friend by color, even in the most innocent of terms. I contrasted their experience with mine, and realized my entire life has been spent in the shadow of a struggle for equality in America — and it hasn’t always been pretty. That was painfully evident last week as Americans took to the streets to protest police treatment of African American males. Emotions were running high bolstered by new technology that captured two of the incidents, and the public got a real-time view at the encounters.

I told my children that I learned long ago not to react prematurely to situations that seem abundantly clear at first glance but appear differently after further examination. Without the facts, none of us can judge what actually happened in any of these cases, but the stark reality of the video is difficult to explain. In both cases, men died in situations that certainly didn’t seem life-threatening on the surface. In Dallas, the situation seems very different in my estimation. A coldblooded attack on America’s first line of defense, the police, cannot be justified in any conceivable scenario. Although the Dallas shooter was motivated by racism, the act was more about hate and bigotry than equality and justice. Cowardly confrontations like the assault in Dallas leave no room for discussion of culture, or class or see ISSUES, pg. 12

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Wittman, bring no fly list to a vote and vote for it (More than 40 members of the Hanover Democratic Committee signed a letter to U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1, and asked him to vote for preventing those on the no fly list from buying guns. And we are asking for a ban on the sale of AR-15 style weapons altogether. Additional signatures are being collected on line at hvadems.com.) Yes, we believe in the Second Amendment and that law-abiding citizens should be allowed to buy and carry guns. But the AR-15 and weapons like it are meant for use in war, not for casual purchase by citizens. And while we believe in the Second Amendment, we also believe in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. We believe that Americans have the right to go to church without the fear of being gunned down; we believe we have the right to send our children to school without the fear they will be killed in their kindergarten classrooms; that we have the right to go to work, the movies or a nightclub without fear of being gunned down; and

that our police have the right to do their jobs without fear of being gunned down by an AR-15 style weapon in the hands of a sniper. By not at the very least voting No Fly, No Buy, we see LETTERS, pg. 7

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Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation awards $147,000 in scholarships to rural students A student at Randolph-Macon College recently received a $1,500 scholarship from the Colonial Agricultural Educational Foundation. Noah James Shepherd was among two organizations and 83 students residing in Central and Eastern Virginia and Southern Maryland to be awarded a scholarship from the Foundation. “Each year we are amazed at the number of exceptional and deserving students that apply for

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believe Congressman Wittman and his fellow U.S. House of Representatives members are proving to be soft on terrorism, both foreign and homegrown. They are foregoing basic common sense to kowtow to the NRA (National Rifle Association). We want to take our country back from the NRA. We are asking our representative in the First District to represent the people, not the gun lobby. Toni Radler, Chair Hanover Democratic CommitteeAshland

Downtown, depot attracts With the Commonwealth of Virginia budget facing a nearly $300,000,000 shortfall, why would it be wasting time and money designing and planning a new parking deck/ depot complex in Ashland? If reason, for once, could guide these liberal agendas the obvious answer — if there were a parking problem for

the scholarships,” said Gene Marker, president of the Foundation. “We hope that these scholarships help ease the burden that tuition places on many students and their families.” The Foundation was established by agricultural lender Colonial Farm Credit in 1990 to promote education and community enrichment through educational scholarships and to support programs and services offered by community organizations. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who exhibit an aptitude for learning and a desire for selfimprovement through education.

train travelers — would be to purchase the vacant corner lot behind the present station and make it a parking lot. Case closed! Ahh . . . not so fast because these far-sighted liberals have more than parking on their minds. Why does Ashland need a futuristic parking deck? It’s certainly not because the present system is being over-taxed. The reason for this futuristic parking deck is to meet the demands of the high-Speed rail system because the deal is done. Ahh again. Yes! The deal is done and there is no stopping it. Anyone thinking putting up signs in store windows is going to stop it also believes in the Good Fairy and Harry Potter. Just last Veterans Day I watched and heard our beloved governor extol the economy in Virginia and how much he had done to secure the stability of the state. He also lied; I mean, said that there were no homeless veterans in Virginia. So explain to me, who are those people at intersections holding signs that read, “Homeless Vet Please Help”? So the state’s in debt, homeless vets are on street corners

and we’re spending money designing and planning a futuristic, parking deck for Ashland. You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure this one out my good man. The downtown section of Ashland and the present depot are what bring people here. Now the state wants to take that away. You don’t think it’s a payback for not wanting to follow the state’s plans/ideas for the theater do you? Naw . . . they’re bigger than that . . . aren’t they? Buddy Cousins Ashland

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals THERESA ALLEN Mrs. Theresa “Tee” Estella Allen, 86, passed away on July 11, 2016. She is survived by one sister, two daughters, one son-inlaw, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2016, at Ashland Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 14048 Greenwood Church Road in ALLEN Ashland. H.W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

FREDERICK BROOKS Frederick Frank Brooks was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Velma Isbell Brooks; his son, Ronnie (Teenie); his mother, Frances Smith Brooks “Fannie;” his father, Charles Richardson Brooks “Charlie;” brothers, Tom, Burt and Ralph; sisters, Peggy, Ann and Jenny; and his constant companion of 10 years, Dorothy Thomas. He is survived by BROOKS his son, Frederick M. Brooks “Butch,” and his wife, Betty; his daughter, Peggy Brooks Strong, and her husband, David; brothers, Bob Brooks and wife, Aulyne, and Pete; and his faithful companion dog, Star 2; also his faithful friends, who were always there by his side when needed, Mike Moore and Mike Boyle. There are too many grandkids and great-grandkids to name. He was a World War II veteran in the U.S. Navy, a founding member, lifetime member and Past Post Commander of Glen Allen VFW Post 10657, a member of Acca Shriners and was a Master Mason of Richmond Lodge No. 10. Fred was an avid golfer since the age of 10, having over 20 holes in one. He considered himself a companion golfer and was always trying to help others improve their game, especially young golfers. Fred had a 6th grade education, but never let that hinder him from trying to learn anything he could to better himself. In his later life, he gained

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When I think back 50 years ago, the people east of Ashland were required to sell part of their land and/or home to build Interstate 95.

his GED and took any other opportunity to continue learning. Beginning as a janitor, he was soon promoted to supervisor over all custodians in over 50 Henrico County schools until taking early retirement in 1977. He also started his own janitorial business naming it after the love of his life and himself, Velfre Inc. While working as a janitor at Hermitage High School, he loved helping the kids and being a role model, trying to keep them in line, learning and keeping them out of trouble. His house on weekends was full of neighborhood kids who loved both him and his wife, calling them Uncle Fred and Aunt Velma. He never met a stranger, had friends and family from coast to coast. He loved his church family at Hunton Baptist and also had a relationship with Zion Christian Church in Beaverdam after moving there with his daughter. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14, 2016, at Hunton Baptist Church at 11660 Greenwood Road in Glen Allen. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. A reception was held at the Glen Allen VFW Post 10657 located at 11568 Cedar Lane in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Shriner’s Children Hospital at 2425 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95817 or Legacy Hospice at 500 Faulconer Dr., Charlottesville, VA 22903. The family thanks Christine Stewart Walters for the kind and excellent care she provided their dad in his last days. Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements.

CLAYBURN FORD Clayburn Ford, 73, of Beaverdam, departed this life July 8, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Vivian D. Ford; and five children, Clayburn Ford Jr. (Alice), Bruce K. Ford (Nancy), Lorri A. Brown (Earl), Anthony Ford (Sherica) and Evelyn Ford (Jarvis); 11 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. Saturday, FORD July 16, 2016, at St. James Baptist Church in Beaverdam, with the Rev. W.T. Carter officiating. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green

If you ever use that road, you might thank them. They could have run I-95 to the west of Ashland, or through town (like in Richmond), or just said “No.” Rail traffic (freight and passenger) continues to grow just like the

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MARVIN FREEMAN Marvin D. “Moon” Freeman departed this life suddenly Monday, July 11, 2016, and went to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Geneve Freeman, and by his oldest brother, Sylvester Freeman (Cook Jr). Marvin was born on March 9, 1965, in Richmond, to Sylvester and Irene Freeman. He received his education in Caroline County Public Schools. Marvin, who was a fun, energetic, and loving person, loved to entertain his family and friends as “Moon” and “Scanna.” He was a true, diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He had a special love for his family. He leaves to cherish his memory his three daughters: Tiara Thomas, Shakilya and Ja’Dah Morris; five grandchildren: Akeema, Malia, Alaysia, Brayla, and Bryant Jr.; loving parents: Sylvester and Irene Freeman; two devoted brothers: Larry and Kevin Freeman (Leslie); one beloved sister: Sharon Freeman-Reavis; a devoted grandmother: Olivia Green; eight aunts: Marie Jones, Jacqueline Wheeler, Clara B. Foots, Rosa Lee Freeman, Mary Freeman, Deloris Smithers, Gloria Smith and Eva Freeman; two uncles: Charles Freeman Jr. and Howard Freeman; one great-aunt: Louise Glenn; a close companion: Charlene Morris; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Mt. Oni Baptist Church in Ruther Glen. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com. Owens Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

IMOGENE MALLORY Imogene Gleason Mallory, 87, of Doswell, peacefully departed this world July 12, 2016, after a courageous fight against cancer. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Brandon B. Mallory Jr.; her parents, D.A. Gleason Sr. and Blanche L. Gleason; her brothers, D.A. Gleason Jr., Linwood L. Gleason and William “Bill” L. Gleason Sr.; and her sister, Virginia A. Gleason. She is survived by a daughter, Alexina “Lexie” M. Borkey; sonin-law, Dennis S. Borkey; three grandchildren,

traffic from trucks and cars. Without a bypass, we will have more frequent and longer trains slowing down to pass through Ashland. That means you and I will have more frequent and much longer wait times to cross the tracks. What would Ashland be like

Brandon, Victoria and Daniel Borkey; and her brother, V. Lawrence Gleason Sr. and wife, Clearine. A graduate of St. Luke’s Hospital, School of Nursing, Class of 1949, Jean traveled the U.S. practicing as Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in neo-natal care and MALLORY labor and delivery. She loved her 37 years at Richmond Memorial Hospital, cherishing the friendship of her colleagues, frequently meeting with the “girls.” Her desire for knowledge and understanding stimulated a great affection for reading as well as globe trekking, undertaking travels across the U.S., and to many parts of the world. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2016, at the Taylorsville Baptist Church Cemetery in Doswell. Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 Soth Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY STEELE Dorothy Moody Steele, 90, of Beaverdam, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016. She was born in Beaverdam on April 11, 1926. Mrs. Steele was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Steele; sons, Ronald W. Steele and Michael W. Steele; and daughterin-law; Karla E. Steele. Dorothy is survived by her daughter-in-law, Alice Steele; grandchildren, Rita Free (husband, Wayne), Rhonda Booth (husband, Shane), Lauren Steele (fiance, Sherma Saif); children who she loved as her own, Wayne Thurston, Richard Thurston and Eva Thurston; and her great-grandchildren, Aidan Booth, Gabriel Booth and Zakary Booth. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland, with a visitation an hour prior to service. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Western Hanover Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 276, Montpelier, VA 23192. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

today if 50 years the people east of town had united against selling their land for I-95 and just said “No”? All that I-95 traffic would just be coming down U.S. 1 and how long would we be waiting to cross U.S. 1? We can plan for change or just be crushed by it.

Jim Eppes Mechanicsville

Concerned citizens very active Thank you for covering the recent see LETTERS, pg. 12

Community responds to adopting rescued puppies By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – Talk about a response! When word got out that the puppies rescued from inside and outside a Montpelier residence were available for adoption at the Hanover County Animal Shelter, more than 200 people arrived to take one home. Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said, “The Sheriff ’s Office is pleased to announce that a majority of the canines at the Hanover County Animal Shelter found loving homes on Wednesday, June 29.” Some of those interested in adopting the dogs were on-site as early as 4 a.m. “Of the 66 canines that were available for adoption from the case of Commonwealth vs. Stephanie Saunders, 63 were adopted,” the sergeant said. “In addition, five canines not associated with this case found homes.” On May 11, Stephanie M. Saunders, 33, of the 17000 block of Connie Hall Road was arrested

and charged with five counts of cruelty to animals, five counts of inadequate care of animals, and one count of sale of an unweaned animal. “I am extremely grateful to our community for their willing-

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A Golden Retriever when it first arrived at the Hanover County Animal Shelter, adopted and heading to its new home.

ness to provide these dogs with loving homes. The donations received from the community assisted us greatly in the overall care for them,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. “I would also

like to thank the media for their coverage of this story. With the support of the community and the media, a total of 68 dogs found families.” On Tuesday, June 28, Cooper said, “The crowd is great and we’ve had no problems at all. It’s been a very positive day!” The rescued canines were awarded custody to the County of Hanover by the Hanover County General District Court on June 16. While the dogs were at the shelter, Hines extended his thanks on behalf of Hanover Animal Control, which he supervises, noting “its sincere appreciation to the public for the generous donations.” The donations received contributed to the overall care and well-being of the dogs rescued during the course of the investigation. Cooper explained the adoption process and requirements: Driver’s license or other issued form of identification. Be at least 18 years old. Not banned from future see PUPPIES, pg. 10

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Hanover Tavern prepares for Autumn Fest & 5K Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – The Hanover Autumn Fest & 5K Sure to Harvest a Bounty of Fun will be held Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Historic Hanover Tavern. David Deal, executive director of the Hanover Tavern Foundation, said the event is ideal to kick off the fall season. A Kids Fun Run Half-Miler and 5K Race will be included in the day-long festivities. Live music, local craft beer, Virginia wine, food trucks, and family activities are included on the day’s schedule. Race registration and start times are: Kids Fun Run Half-Miler – 9:15 a.m. 5K (all participants) – 10 a.m. To register, go to

H a n o v e r Ta v e r n . o r g / AutumnFest. The Autumn Fest 5K is open to runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels. The race route starts at the Hanover County Courthouse Complex, continues past the Historic Hanover Tavern, through the scenic back roads of Hanover County, past historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and finishes back at the County Courthouse complex. The Kids Fun Run Half-Miler encourages children to get in on the fitness fun. After racers cross the finish line, Hanover Autumn Fest kicks off with a wide array of entertainment for every member of

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A ribbon cutting was held Friday, July 8, at the new Subway in the Ashland/Hanover Shopping Center, located on the corner of U.S. 54 and U.S. 1 in Ashland. The ceremony was attended by members of Ashland Town Council, shopping center neighbors, the Hanover Chamber of Commerce, and Market Ashland Partnership (MAP).

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the family from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the grounds of Historic Hanover Tavern. According to Deal, local breweries and Virginia wine will quench your thirst and accompany mouth-watering offerings by local food trucks on -site. Family activities include pumpkin painting, petting zoo, hay slide, magic show, corn hole, history scavenger hunt, and an artisans market. “Autumn Fest is sure to entertain with live music until 7 p.m.,” Deal said. “Enjoy five different bands/artists as they strike up and excite visitors of all ages! Soak up the grooves of local favorites: Hardin’ Retty and the

Anvil Brothers, Uncle Drew and the Powhite Boys, Chad Hulsey, Beth Martin, George Gagnon, and performances by the winners and runners-up of Hanover Idol and Hanover Idol Junior. Other activities for this daylong event include: corn hole, Colonial Ale Pong, and “Ye Olde” Photo Opp in front of an antique carriage,. The full entertainment schedule is available at HanoverTavern. org/AutumnFest. Proceeds from this event benefit Hanover Tavern Foundation with a mission to preserve, interpret, and utilize Hanover Tavern as an historic, educational, community, and cultural resource center for the enjoyment of all. The Tavern is an 18th century landmark located in Hanover see AUTUMN, pg. 12

Ashland Garden Glub and Innsbrook After Hours get grants Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — To honor its commitment to the Commonwealth, Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) recently announced its “30 Grants in Thirty Days” recipients for 2016 each day in the month of June. Locally, the Ashland Garden Club in Ashland was honored for Community Beautification and Innsbrook After Hours in Glen Allen was recognized for Cigarette Litter Prevention. This year, for the first time, 45 grants were awarded 45 grants in the amounts of $500 to $1,000. These grants were given to primary and secondary schools, colleges, parks, counties and towns, environmental groups, associations, and Keep the animal sterilized, rabies vaccinated, and licensed within 30 days post adoption. Live within the Greater

America Beautiful affiliates in four different categories: Litter Prevention, Recycling, Cigarette Litter Prevention, and Community Beautification. Since 2011, Keep Virginia Beautiful has provided $145,000 for 195 different projects throughout the state. The 2016 partners were Altria, Keep America Beautiful, WestRock Foundation and Trex. The mission at Keep Virginia Beautiful is to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment through five impact areas: Litter Prevention, Waste Reduction,Recycling, Beautification, and Environmental Education. For more information on KVB and how you can help make a difference, visit http://keepvirginiabeautiful.org/.

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Despite the threat of rainy weather, the faithful came out to dance to the sounds of Ron Moody and The Centaurs at the Ashland Street Party. Gil Miles, Left photo, is president of Wine for Cures, a nonprofit group dedicated to assisting cancer victims and raising money for research. Ron Moody, right, is crowd favorite in Ashland.

Party on the tracks touches cancer victims By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- There’s no better way to spend a summer evening than sitting along the tracks in Ashland and enjoying a special event they call an Ashland Street Party. Due to an earlier rainout, this year’s series, the tenth, kicked off Saturday evening with an appearance by a local favorite, Ron Moody. Proceeds are aimed at assisting local cancer victims, and, with the entertainment, the party adds up to a packed house in the Center of the Universe. Wine for Cures, a local nonprofit that helps patients deal with the hardships of cancer and raises funds for research, sponsored the

your lease stating you’re allowed to own an animal. Only one animal will be adopted per household. No

event in partnership with Ashland Street Parties and other local businesses. “This is what we envisioned when we first began this event. We wanted to create a venue for everyone to use and tonight is proof that our theory worked,” said ASP founding member Hank Lowry. Threatening skies overhead didn’t stop local emcee Bill Bevins from dedicating the evening to recently deceased celebrity Steve “Mr. Beach” Leonard. Bevins said the passing left a void in the “Shag” community, and played the song “Mr. Beach” as a tribute to the local icon. Several couples took to the dance floor and shagged in Leonard’s honor. But the real heroes of the see PARTY, pg. 16

exceptions. The dogs were available for adoption on a first come, first served basis.

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ICHMOND — Recyclers throughout the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) service area, which includes the Town of Ashland, have been asking for years to be able to recycle more than the #1 and #2 narrow neck plastic bottles currently accepted in its Residential Recycling (Curbside) and Dropoff Recycling Programs. With the advancement of modern technology and new markets, as of July 1, CVWMA is accepting for recycling additional plastic bottles and containers with the number 17 on the bottom, as well as waxy cartons. “CVWMA is always looking for cost effective ways for its member local governments to be able to implement programs or to enhance existing programs to make recycling easier in the region, to reduce the amount of waste going to local landfills, and to protect and conserve natural resources. With these additional items being added to its programs, the Authority will be part of recycling programs nationwide that accept all plastic bottles and containers and the waxy cartons”

Kim Hynes, executive director of the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, said. Accepted items for recycling will now include plastics #1- #7 bottles and containers, caps and lids (all free of food and residue), and waxy cartons such as milk, juice, juice boxes, and egg substitutes. No plastics bags, Styrofoam, food contaminated pizza boxes are accepted. When in doubt, visit http://www. cvwma.com CVWMA is working closely with its member localities to implement these new changes being added to its existing residential recycling and dropoff programs and to educate over 1.1 million residents living within the CVWMA service area on these changes. ‘ Look for a variety of ongoing inhome, away-from-home and online communications from the authority as well as member localities. In addition, the authority operates a Customer Service Center available to answer questions from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Virginia Department on Environmental Quality recently affirmed the CVWMA’s Regional Recycling Rate at 58.8% for Calendar Year 2015. With these additional items now being added to the signa-

ture programs starting July 1, further enhances the company’s mission of increasing recycling. “We applaud the dedicated work that’s gone into ensuring that Virginians can recycle more materials, more easily,” Keefe Harrison, executive director of The Recycling Partnership, a national nonprofit transforming recycling in towns all across America, said. “Recycling is an essential part of a thriving environment and economy and CVWMA, a former grant recipient of The Recycling Partnership, shines as an action-focused local leader.” The Recycling Partnership (recyclingpartnership.org) is a dynamic industry collaboration focused on systematically and measurably improving curbside recycling in the United States. Working with community and industry partners nationwide, its strength lies in its best-in-class operational and technical support, proven community outreach approaches, and highly-leveraged seed grants to communities. “We are very excited to be able to announce these additional items that can be recycled” said Hynes. For more information, recyclers in the CVWMA service area can call the Recycling Hotline at 804-3400900 or visit http://www.cvwma.com, Facebook or Twitter.

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third stint as chair, serving multiple years on each of those previous appointments. “Ms. Dibble was ready to become chair and the board was ready to make her chair, but looking out for the best interest of her family, as she should be… and realized she could not commit to the time and effort it takes and I respect her decision,” Axselle said as he took the gavel. “It was a tough decision for her.” Dibble said she felt comfortable appointing a member with more than 20 years of experience on the board, and her fellow members endorsed her motion by a unanimous vote. The Beaverdam representative also thanked the outgoing chair for his steady leadership in a period of transition for the county’s school system. “Bob has put a lot of work and effort, and has been a fantastic chairman who led us through some challenging times,” Axselle said. “His work will continue. Bob leaves a leadership role here in Hanover County and takes on a leadership role that involves the state.” While the board is set to consider a list of goals and priorities for the upcoming year at its meeting next month, Axselle has some clear priorities on his mind. “The focus is not on me. It’s on the children, just where it should be,” Axselle said. “Hopefully, we’ll have the time to take a visionary approach

and look at things long-term. We can take the time to step back from the day-to-day and see exactly where we want to go.” He also cited a need to adjust curriculums so every student in Hanover County is served at the maximum capacity. “We want our curriculum to address all kids.” Axselle also said the pressing technology issue is not going away, and he hopes to address long-range goals in that area. “We need to step up big time on technology,” he said. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, said the appointments will serve the county well, and expressed his pleasure with Hundley’s appointment with VSBA. “It truly is a feather in our cap that one of our own will be president of the VSBA and I look forward to working with him not only here in Hanover County but across the state.” Hundley said he looks forward to continuing his work on the board representing the Chickahominy District. “I think our progress as been good,” Hundley said. “As we develop our board goals for this year, I want us to incorporate more relevance in our policies for our students.” “We want to make sure that, in addition to being able to pass standardized tests, students understand what makes the subject they are studying relevant in the world that they are about to enter. We want them to know how it will work in their daily lives,” he said.

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Testing essential to detect presence of virus in local mosquitoes RICHMOND – The Department of General Services’ Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) will begin testing mosquitoes in targeted areas across Virginia for Zika virus, a mosquito-borne illness that poses a particular threat to pregnant woman and their unborn children. The announcement was made Wednesday, July 13, by Gov. Terry McAuliffe. “The surveillance of Zika cases in Virginia is critical to our ability to prepare for and provide treatment to people affected by this virus. This is why I established the Zika task force this past

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fire and EMS concerns in Hanover County (“Fire-EMS staffing issue addressed,” June 28, 2016). I am an active member of “Citizens Concerned about Fire/EMS in Hanover” and I need to make a few clarifications. First of all, our group is very active. It is more than a mere Facebook page. We are comprised of many career and volunteer firefighters many with over 25 years of volunteer service to Hanover County.

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Courthouse, and one of the oldest taverns in the United States. For more information on the schedule of activities and Historic Hanover Tavern, visit HanoverTavern.org/AutumnFest. Hanover Autumn Fest sponsors include: Advanced Fueling Systems Inc., Battlefield Commons, Bradley

February,” said McAuliffe. “Thus far, all Virginia Zika virus infections have been associated with travel abroad, but we are ramping up efforts in preparation for locally transmitted cases where a mosquito bites an infected person and then bites someone else. Early detection of the virus in local mosquitoes allows health officials to pinpoint our efforts to prevent the spread to others in the community. I applaud the efforts of our state and local public health officials who are working diligently to stop the spread of Zika, and we will continue aggressive actions to prevent the spread of this virus in Virginia.” As of July 7, 2016, the Virginia Department of Health has reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 33 cases of Zika virus in Virginia residents associated with travel outside the U.S. There have been no locally transmitted cases. DCLS began testing humans for Zika virus in April. The addition of mosquito testing allows the lab to provide state health officials with even more

information to quickly respond when local transmission is detected. The week before, DCLS shipped collection kits to 10 local mosquito control jurisdictions in central and southeastern Virginia in order to trap the mosquitoes and return them to the lab for testing. DCLS will perform molecular tests on up to 1,200 pools, each consisting of approximately 50 mosquitoes, to determine if the virus is present in a particular area of the state. Results typically take one day. “This testing provides important information to Virginia public health officials as they take the necessary measures to prevent illness in our citizens and the unborn,” said Dr. Denise Toney, DCLS director. “Our scientists can test up to 300 pools of mosquitoes per week, but if a public health threat is identified we can deploy an automated system that can process more than double that number per week to more quickly identify impacted areas.” “Prevention is key when dealing with public health risks like Zika virus disease because

We appreciate all of the work of the men and women who work as first responders and support personnel. Many of the members of the group continue to volunteer today. The volunteers, as much as the paid, or career, firefighters, are truly unsung heroes in our community. As every community changes, however, with age and with a stressed economy, we lose these valuable men and women, and we are rightfully concerned about maintaining a rea-

sonable level of service. In just a few words, here is what we are asking for: a robust task force, comprised of both citizens and of county staff, to examine the needs of underserved residents, particularly those on the western edges and eastern edges of our rural county. We share the goals of all who care about Hanover County in wanting to make public safety a priority. Linda Moore Rockville

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we have no specific treatment and no vaccine at this time,” said Dr. Marissa Levine, State Health Commissioner. “Many people are hard at work because responding to Zika requires a true community response. Everybody has a role to play in reducing the risk of Zika virus disease. The testing of mosquitoes in targeted areas will allow us to stay ahead of any local transmission of the virus that might occur and help us reduce Zika’s impact on Virginians.” Zika virus spreads primarily through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito, both of which are found in Virginia during mosquito season, which runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. The virus also can be spread during sexual intercourse with a male partner or from mother to her unborn child, which could cause birth defects. There is no vaccine for the virus, so health officials encourage individuals to avoid mosquito bites. For more information about Zika virus, visit www.ZikaVA.org.

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inequality. There is no justification. That left my children still puzzled regarding the shooting of men in St. Paul and Baton Rouge by police. As I attempted to explain the fear that many minority Americans feel when interacting with police, I was drawn to words from a man whom I usually don’t share any common ground: Newt Gingrich. The former Speaker of the House was expressing his thoughts on the week’s events and, more specifically, expressing an opinion on race relations in America. He explained that white Americans cannot understand how it feels to be black in America. Our communities don’t experience the challenges of discrimination, the frustration of inferior schools and the horror of a violent and a hate-filled legacy. As I tried to come up with reasonable responses to impossible questions, I realized how race in America had played a major role in my life and how the journey of equality began in my childhood but continues in my maturity. “Was racism worse when you were a kid, Daddy?”

That’s a tough one. I do think individuals have made significant progress in their acceptance of diversity, but I have to question how far we’ve come as a society. And, maybe it takes more than a lifetime to change centuries of misguided beliefs and prejudices, and the progress is sometimes so slow it seems painful. I told my children that murdering police or throwing rocks and bottles at the very men and women charged with protecting us quickly transforms participants from peaceful protesters to criminals. In the end, like most of us, I didn’t have adequate answers to tough questions our nation has been dealing with for decades, even centuries. We agreed that every American needs to readdress the issue of race in America and commit to a new unity that finally erases a systemic problem that holds us back as a nation. But, they, like most of us, enter this week with a new realization of the task that lies ahead, scratching our heads and wondering how far we still have to go. They, like me, believe that change and transition are the lifeblood of a vibrant society. Problem is, it doesn’t always come easy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

20 2016

Legion baseball: District 11 tourney at Shepherd Stadium 7:00 p.m.

30 2016

GRAL swimming: Champs meet at SwimRVA 9:00 a.m.

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Post 175 advances in district tournament By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Topseeded Mechanicsville Post 175 got a day off at the beginning of the American Legion District 11 tournament. When it began play in the second round of the tournament as host to Lakeside Post 125F, the Mechanicsville time was well rested – maybe a little too well rested at the start. Post 175, which had not faced live pitching in more than a week, got off to a slow start offensively, going scoreless in its first three innings. But starting pitcher Hayden Moore kept the visitors scoreless until Mechanicsville’s bats had time to waken. When they did, Post 175 erupted for 20 hits and claimed a 11-1 victory. Mechanicsville advanced to the winners’ bracket final against second-seeded South Richmond Post 137 at Shepherd Stadium in Colonial Heights Tuesday. Post 175 manager Bobby White said getting a good outing from Moore was key. “No matter what game you’re playing, it starts on the mound,” White said. “You’re only as good as your starting pitcher. They set the tempo of the game, and Hayden going out there and pounding the strike zone over and over again was huge. He got us off on the right foot.” Thanks to a double forfeit on

Sports camp calendar • MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee High School hitting coach Toney Butler is offering a weekly baseball camp for children ages 5 to 12 every week for the remainder of the summer. The camps, which will be held at Cold Harbor Elementary School, will run every Monday through Thursday for $80 a week, with the final camp the week of August 22. To sign up or ask questions, please contact Butler at 804-300-6342 or via email at toneyshitting42@gmail.com.

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Mechanicsville Post 175’s Will Strong (12) singles in one of his four RBIs in Post 175’s 11-1 victory over Lakeside Post 125F in the second round of the American Legion District 11 baseball tournament Sunday.

what would have been the last night of the regular season the previous Monday, Post 175 had not seen live pitching in eight days. But once Mechanicsville’s hitters got in a rhythm, they hit Post 125F pitcher Troy Moore

hard – and often. Outfielder Elliott Sledd accounted for three of Mechanicsville’s 20 hits, scoring one of its runs and knocking in two more. “It took us, what?, three or

four innings I think to get ourselves going there,” Sledd said. “[South Richmond pitcher Troy Moore] had us on the defensive for the first couple of innings. He had us popping up left and right everywhere, so we had a

hard time at the plate. But after we went through the lineup one time and got to see him again, it just rolled. We were stroking the ball – it was great.” see POST 175, pg. 14

• ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon and Roanoke colleges’ men’s lacrosse programs will host a midfielder camp Thursday and Friday. The camp, for high school midfielders only, is designed to help develop two-2-way, well rounded midfielders ready to take on the challenges of collegiate men’s lacrosse. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday see CAMP, pg. 14

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Hanover Sharks outpace Atlee in GRAL meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – It looked like it might be a close finish, but Hanover Country Club’s swim team used a strong performance in the closing mixed freestyle relays to pull away from visiting Atlee Recreation Association 1145-1037 in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League meet Wednesday night. It was the first time the Sharks defeated the Alligators. “They’re having a lot of fun,” said Hanover Country Club head coach Leslie Nuckols. “They really wanted to win tonight because we had never beaten Atlee. Last year we lost to Atlee by 19 points – it was really a very small amount.” Shortly after saying that, the final results were tallied and the many of Hanover Country Club’s younger team members

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Aaron Saunders had the most hits for Post 175, going 4-for-5 with a double and three runs scored. William Strong had

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and from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Cost is $250. Training sessions will include – but are not limited to – dodging, shooting on the run, time and room, shooting in tight space, defensive midfield play both on ball and off ball, face offs, groundballs and wing play, as well as transition. Sessions will be taught by collegiate coaches from Randolph-Macon College, Roanoke College and Salisbury

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dunked Nuckols in the deep end of the pool in celebration. To top the night off, the Sharks’ Rawlings Leachman set two boys 8 & under GRAL records: in the 50-yard freestyle (31.87) and in the 25 freestyle (14.57). Atlee had a record-breaking performance of its own. Its mixed 9-10 200 freestyle relay team of Mackenzie Brittle, Avery Jenkins, Elijah McEntire and Colleen Blakeney won in 2:09.97. “Those guys have worked their butts off all year and it’s really showing,” said Atlee head coach Matt Elliott. “We broke the GRAL record in the medley relay last [week] and we got the freestyle record tonight. We’re happy with that.” Atlee’s quad winners were Blakeney, Brittle, Camden Byrd, Luke Daley, Conner Hart, Hailey Jenkins, Andrew Layne

and Luke Tschantre. The Alligators’ triple winners were Austin Byrd, Taylor Davis, Carly Frost, Joshua Gray, Avery Jenkins, Trevor Keenan, Thomas Layne, Jacob Mandelbaum, Elijah McEntire, Meghan Powers, Lily

Sanderford, Alannah Simmons and Ella Tomaszewski. Hanover Country Club’s quad winners were Jacob Cox, Cameron Greene, Farrah Hollender, Rawlings Leachman, Dalton Nash and Shelby Nash. The Sharks’ triple winners

were Caroline Cox, Samantha Cox, Jackson Herbert, K.K. Kashinejad, Manning Leachman, Melanie McAdoo, Will McAdoo, Emma Medei, Maddie Medei, Cole Nuckols, Logan Nuckols, Trista Roady, Hilton Sanders and Drew

MECHANICSVILLE – Milestone stayed close, but could not keep up with visiting Colonies Swim Club Wednesday night, losing by a mere 23 points, 1176-1153. “Our closest meet yet,” said Milestone head coach Maddy Murphy. “I’m really excited about how everyone did. We were swimming really fast. It was a great meet.” Milestone’s quad winners were Emily Devlin, Griffin Duegaw, Gabriela Monasterio, Caleb Oliver, Ryan Reutti and Emily Stevens. The Makos’ quad winners were Noah Brant, Zachary Carroll, Jennifer Dudley, Wyatt Jones, Ethan Linklater, Mia Marshall, Jeffrey Sproull and Jenna Stevens. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

only two hits, but he knocked in four runs and scored two more. Stephen Hurd went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI for Mechanicsville. He also closed the game for Post 175 after starter Hayden Moore moved

to the outfield in the seventh inning. “Stephen’s been awesome,” White said. “Every year we have like Stephen that went off to college and ended up not playing college baseball, came back out their freshman year for

American Legion – like Evan Swecker did a few years ago. “We tell them at the beginning of the year, ‘Hey man, we want you to be on this team because you have a great personality. You’re going to keep things light. You’re No. 18 of

18. The reason why you’re No. 18 of 18 is that you haven’t played in a year, so you’ve got to work your way back in.’ To give [Hurd] credit, he’s worked his way back in.” Andrew Foster and Hayden Moore also went 3-for-5 for

Mechanicsville. Foster scored two runs and Moore scored a run and knocked in another. Hunter Marshall went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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coach ratio. Check-in for overnight campers is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Saturday. Check-in for day campers is from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Overnight campers will have an additional evening session. Fees are $265 for day campers and $425 for overnight campers. Day campers will receive lunch, a tee-shirt and a bag. A oneday option is available for $110. Overnight campers will also receive breakfast, dinner and overnight accommodations. For more information, go to

www.rmcvolleyballcamps.com.

gram will hold a Revolution softball camp from Monday, July 25, to Thursday, July 28. The camp, which will be conducted by Randolph-Macon head softball coach Kevin Profitt, is designed to help athletes learn, develop, and enhance their skills in all phases of the sport. There are three options available for campers: day camp, extended day camp and overnight camp. Fees are $285 for the day camp, $365 for the extended day camp, and $465 for the overnight camp. Check-in for overnight campers runs from noon to

1 p.m. Monday. Check-in for day and extended day campers is from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Day campers should be dropped off at 9 a.m. each successive day and picked up at 4 p.m. every day. Extended day campers should be dropped off at 9 a.m. each successive day and picked up at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. All campers will check out at 4 p.m. Thursday at the softball diamond. For more information, go to: http://summersoftballcamp. com/softball-camp/randolphmacon-college-softball-camp/

• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College will hold its Preseason Prep volleyball camp on Saturday and Sunday in Crenshaw Gymnasium. The Preseason Prep camp is designed to prepare players for upcoming high school tryouts. Campers will participate in competitive drills and game play and practice showcasing individual skills in a tryout environment. R-MC staff will assess players and help them with areas that need improvement; we will maintain a low player to

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Hanover Country Club’s Dalton Nash bests the competition in the 15-18 boys 50-yard freestyle in the Sharks’ victory over visiting Atlee Recreation Association Wednesday.

• MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover High School will hold a co-ed basketball clinic next Tuesday through Thursday, July 26-28, for youths aged 6 to 14. Camps, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day, will focus on improving basic skills. Cost is $85. For more information or to register, contact Hanover head girls basketball coach Mike Rohr at mrohr@hanover.k12. va.us. • ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s softball pro-

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, July 20, 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.

Thursday, July 21 The Hanover Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hanover Country Club at 14314 Country Club Dr. in Ashland. The club is offering golf on the day of the event to Chamber members and guests at $30 — all-inclusive (green fee, cart fee and range balls). For more information on the offer, call the Golf Shop at 804798-8381, extension 1. The Chamber’s Business After Hours Series is an informal way for professionals to socialize and network while also visiting a different Hanover County business each month. Invite a guest or bring a valued customer. Tickets are $10 for members (early registration) and $15 for late registration and non-members. Food and beverages will be provided. Payments may be made online via PayPal, checks or cash on-site. For more information, call the Chamber office at 804-442-2093 or email info@hanoverchamberva.com.

Friday and Saturday, July 29-30 Alpha Theatre and Arts Company will present “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209

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night were the men women and children who benefit from the good work provided by Wines for a Cure, and the man who transformed a personal challenge into a community outreach program. Gil Miles was diagnosed with leukemia in 2007. He’s heard all the dire predictions, battled the depression that often accom-

Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The schedule is 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. Order tickets online at www.alphatheatreandarts.org. All performances are general seating. Tickets are 3 and under, free of charge; 4 and up, $9; seniors (65-plus), $8; family cap, $32; at the door, 3 and under, free, 4 and up, $10; and family cap, $35.

Heritage Association. The deadline to purchase your ticket(s) is June 30. Make checks payable to John M. Gandy Reunion and send to T. Tunstall, P.O. Box 21, Hanover, VA 23069. Be sure to include a self-addressed envelope and indicate on your check your year of graduation or the class that you identified with.

Saturday, Aug. 6

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

The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Human Services Meeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. For more information, contact Lisa Adkins at 804-3654302 or email ldadkins@hanovercounty.gov.

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Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.

Anyone who attended the Hanover County Training School or the John M. Gandy High School will be celebrating their 18th Grand Ole Gandy Reunion at the VA Union University Life Learning Center from 6 to 10 p.m. at 1500 North Lombardy St. in Richmond. The cost is $45 per person, which includes a catered meal, entertainment and a display, from John M. Gandy School by, the Black Alumni

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.

panies disease, and knows the impact a diagnosis can have on a patient and their families. Although Wine for Cures has been a recipient of ASP’s many charitable donations made possible by the street parties, this is the group’s first time hosting an event on its own. “This is first year with our event, and we wanted to use a beach theme that we could bring back each year,” Miles said.

The local organization is dedicated to raise money for cancer-fighting projects and awareness programs. The bulk of the money goes to research “because that’s where the difference will be made.” Teaming up with Virginia wines seemed like a natural partnership for Miles and his organization. “We do this through the cultural, entertainment and health values of wine,” he said. “As you can see, it really

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 pre-registered by July 22. The fee is $75 after July 22.

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Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536. General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will illuminates our events.” Miles is quick to point out an important motto for cancer patients in his group, a philosophy he heartily embraces. “We’d rather wine about it than whine about it.” Cancer is a very serious thing,” Miles said. “If you can’t approach it with a little levity, it can be debilitating.” When faced with his mortality and a

learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

First Tuesday Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/ index.html. diagnosis that limited his life to one year, Miles utilized a positive attitude and that sense of levity to survive. “I’m saying I’m going to make the best out of that year and maybe I’ll get 10 more out of it,” the five-time cancer survivor and current patient said. Wine for Cures also sponsors the Dogwood Wine Festival held at Reynolds Crossing in Henrico County the third week in April.