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Almost eight months on the job, superintendent issues report Busy period for Hanover schools outlined in ‘Post Immersion’ By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND — Any good prognosticator will tell you that, in order to forge a successful path forward, you have to know where you’ve been. That’s also the driving philosophy behind a recent “Post Imamersion” Report issued by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. “This is essentially a journal of first re-elections combined with a state of the school system and where, as one individual, I see the needs for moving forward,” Gill said in a recent interview. The document outlines actions taken by Gill in collaboration with the school board since his appointment in December 2015, and notes some priorities and challenges facing county schools. “We have an excellent school system,” Gill said. “Like any business or profession, we can’t be successful if we are complacent,
or happy with the statues quo.” The report is based on Gill’s observations and knowledge gained through numerous meetings with stakeholders involved with county schools. “This is what I’ve seen. This is what I’ve heard. It’s a state of where we are and where I feel the needle needs to point in terms of where we are going. This is essentially a report of first impressions.” The superintendent said the report should not be confused as a plan for moving forward, a project that requires cooperation and input from various sources. “No one person should write that plan. It has to be a collaborative effort.” County school officials are compiling a five-year strategic plan for the system for school board consideration. One of Gill’s first assignments was compiling and submitting a budget for the upcoming year. He also was immediately responsible for overseeing new Career and see REPORT, pg. 7
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The idea of a high-speed rail through the Town of Ashland has spurred residents, businesses, government leaders and Randolph-Macon College to speak out in opposition to the proposal. A petition is being circulated.
‘Families Under the Rail’ posts petition for residents File photo/Jim Ridolphi
During his first eight months on the job, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, has met with county leaders, community- and faith-based groups, student advisory boards and others in order to get a better understanding of how to devise a plan for the future of the county’s schools. He outlined some of those observations in a written report issued July 12. Gill, right, is shown with John Axselle, chair and Beaverdam District representative on the Hanover County School Board at a Hanover County Chamber function earlier this year.
By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – The cry being heard in and around the Town of Ashland is “No Ashland Western Bypass” as residents, businesses and government leaders continue to speak out against the proposed high-speed rail. A petition is being circulated by an organization known as Families Under the Rail (familiesundertherail.org) to block the proposed west-
ern bypass for high-speed rail around Ashland. According to Cindy Wilton, who submitted the petition information, the purpose is “to bring to their official attention public opposition of the proposed western bypass around Ashland for high-speed rail; to the representatives that failed to ask the opinion of the property owners and businesses directly and indirectly affected by high-speed rail in or around see RAIL pg. 2
New state regulations make collecting proffers for transportation more difficult Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
Ola Hawkins nominated herself for the Ashland District seat on the Hanover County School Board during last week’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The educational assistant in Henrico County was appointed to the seat.
By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — A change in state law regarding localities and their method of collecting proffers passed by the Virginia General Assembly in its last session is forcing governing bodies across the state to review and amend local regulations governing the applica-
tion of levies for costs associated with new construction. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors addressed that very problem at its latest meeting and approved a motion that revises the county’s current transportation proffer policy and aligns county code with the latest state-mandated requirements.
In the past, localities have exercised the option to charge proffers, or lump sum payments, for developments that require transportation improvements or require additional services like new fire stations or parks. Hanover County abolished its proffer policy for all areas except transportation four years ago, and
currently policy allows officials to collect a minimum $2,306 payment from purchases in subdivisions with less than 50 homes. The revised policy will require subdivisions with 40 or more lots to conduct traffic impact studies and transportation costs would be assessed based on that data. see PROFFERS, pg. 5
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Opening reception at Gallery Flux Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – “Splash!,” a group show highlighting the beauty of water among the land, will open with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in
Ashland. The show runs Aug. 4 through Oct. 1. Among the images to be on exhibit are: Joseph Burrough, “Short Shower,” oil, 24 x 30”. Dan Bartges, View of Richmond from Rocketts Landing, oil, 11x14”.
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Ashland. Wilton has been spreading the word about the group’s concerns via email. She quoted from the website, oneashlandorg, “Historic downtown Ashland, Virginia, is under attack. The walkable, friendly nature of our downtown is being threatened by a Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) proposal that would seize property vital to the growth of Randolph-Macon College to construct a new train station and commuter parking lot, and a platform nearly three football fields long ... all as close to downtown Ashland as possible. We encourage all concerned citizens to continue carefully monitoring this issue, which is critically important to the character and future of the college and Town of Ashland. Stay tuned to OneAshland for updates on this issue and opportunities for making your voice heard.” The website describes OneAshland as “an organization of concerned Ashland residents, business leaders, and members and friends of the college who are dedicated to preserving our vibrant community. We encourage all concerned citizens to continue carefully monitoring this issue, which is critically important to the character and future of the college and Town of Ashland. Stay tuned to OneAshland for updates on this issue and opportunities for making your voice heard.” At issue, OneAshland members say, is “The DRPT has proposed seizing private land to construct a new train station, commuter parking
ones of veterans are encouraged to attend. For more information about the event, call Jerry Tate, American Legion Post 175, 804723-4225 or mobile, 804-6906622, or Charles H. Johnson, McGuire VA Medical Center, 804-675-5000 extension 4749, Charles.Johnson10@va.gov.
lot, and an 850-foot-long elevated train platform in Ashland. On July 5, 2016, the Ashland Town Council passed a resolution that includes the following clause: The Town Council opposes any proposals that negatively impact the thriving nature and functionality of Ashland’s Main Street business district, the Ashland Historic District, residents adjacent to the rail corridor, and the campus of Randolph-Macon College, and specifically, we oppose the preliminary drawings of a new station, platform and parking facility on the Randolph-Macon campus as presented by the Department of Rail and Public Transportation on April 28, 2016.” The group said community members should care because “This proposal is out of scale to the town’s unique historic character, placing a train station, massive, elevated rail platform and commuter parking lot in the heart of downtown Ashland and Randolph-Macon College’s campus. This action would also seize private land vital to the growth of Randolph-Macon College, detailed in their Master Plan and subsequently adopted by the town in its recent Comprehensive Plan.” To sign the petition, go to petitions.moveon.org/ sign/no-ashland-western-bypass.fb48?source=c. fb&r_by=15412341. Ashland Town Council members may be contacted at www.town.ashland.va.us/Index. aspx?NID=91. Another website Families Under the Rail members recommend is ashlandrail.com/2016/07/05/3see RAIL, pg. 12
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The Hanover Democratic Committee has awarded its 2016 Melissa Dopp/ Bobby Ostergren Memorial Scholarship to two Patrick Henry High School graduates who have distinguished themselves through their involvement in Democratic campaigns or have promoted Democratic efforts. The recipients of the $500 scholarships are Paul Franklin and Josie Riederer, both of Ashland. Franklin worked on the Northam for Lieutenant Governor campaign and is interning in the Office of Restoration of Voter Rights. He will be attending the University of Virginia in the fall. Riederer interned with the Toni Radler House of Delegates campaign and, more recently, she worked to help register young voters at the Winter Jamboree, sponsored by the Hanover Democratic Committee’s Black Caucus. Riederer will be attending New York University with her first year of study in Paris.
One killed in two-vehicle crash on I-95 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — One person was killed Thursday, July 28, in a two-vehicle crash in Hanover County. According to Sgt. Stephan Vick, a 1992 GMC was traveling south on Interstate 95 when it ran off the road to the left, went into the center median, struck the guardrail, and continued into the northbound lanes of I-95 where it was struck on the passenger side by a 2000 Toyota Tundra. The victim has been identified as Isaiah B. Aronoff, 19, of Silver Springs, Maryland.
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The Parsons’ Cause free performance in Hanover Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – “Freedom’s Apostles – The Trial of the Spotsylvania Baptists” will be presented at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Historic Hanover Courthouse at 13182 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The Parsons’ Cause Foundation is performing the production free of charge. In Colonial Virginia there was but one established government supported-religion, The Church of England. But religious dissenters began to test the system. In 1768, Patrick Henry defended three Baptist preachers who faced imprisonment for publicly proclaiming the Gospel at the Upper Spotsylvania Meeting House. His defense helped pave the way for the passage of Virginia’s Statute for Religious Freedom. “Freedom’s Apostles” is a re-enactment of Henry’s defense of the Baptists. The remaining Summer 2016 productions of the Parsons’ Cause Foundation are: Harriet Tubman – The Underground Railroad and Beyond, Aug. 13. Benedict Arnold – American Patriot, American Traitor, Aug. 20. The Parsons’ Cause – Prelude to Revolution, Aug. 27. For complete details, visit the website at www.parsonscause.org.
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Area students recognized for higher ed honors Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com NEWPORT NEWS — On May 17, Christopher Newport University released the names, majors, and academic accolades of its Spring 2016 graduating class. It was the largest class in Christopher Newport History. Over 12,000 friends, family, and invited guests attended as 1,294 graduates received their degrees. Local graduates include: Stephen Tyler Clausing of Mechanicsville, B.A. in Political Science; Matthew Edwin Combs of Mechanicsville, B.A. in Political Science; Kyle Douglas Condrey of Doswell, B.A. in Communication Studies; and William Taylor Curran of Mechanicsville, B.A. in Economics. GREENVILLE, South Carolina – Skylar Lambert, the daughter of Kelly Lambert and Gary Lambert of Mechanicsville, recently was included on the Dean’s List for the 2016 spring semester at Furman University. The Dean’s List is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. CONWAY, South Carolina – Two Mechanicsville residents were among 640 students named to the President’s Honor List for high academic achievement for the 2016 spring semester at Coastal Carolina University. They are: Mallory Banton, a senior majority in biology, and Paris Winters, a junior majoring in marketing. To qualify for the President’s List for high academic achievement, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average and must be enrolled full time. BRIDGEWATER — Six Mechanicsville residents were among Bridgewater College students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. They are: Scarlett Bavin, a sophomore majoring in liberal studies; Andrea Hardy, a senior majoring in liberal studies; Molly K. Hinkle, a junior majoring in communication, technology and culture. Kassandra Lopez, a sophomore majoring in music; Raqueliz Mejia, a senior majoring in health and exercise science; and Brooke Throckmorton, a
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senior majoring in English. Students on the Dean’s List have attained a 3.4 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0. CONWAY, South Carolina --Taylor Woodruff, a junior majoring in marine science, from Mechanicsville, was among approximately 1,940 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the Spring 2016 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average. Students must be enrolled full time. HARRISONBURG – The following Hanover County residents were named to the President’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2016 semester. Emily Agliano of Montpelier, who is majoring in public policy and administration; Sarah Anderson of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in Earth science; Olivia Balducci of Hanover, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Michael Carlson of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in biology; Bryan Elliott of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in computer science; Makenzie Gittman of Beaverdam, who is majoring in kinesiology. Alexis Haas of Mechancsville, who is majoring in communication studies; Ryan Hooper of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in accounting; Charles Joseph of Montpelier, who is majoring in English. Stephen Koch of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology; Kathryn Leary of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders; Alexandria Lumpkin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Melanie Lyons of Ashland, who is majoring in nursing; Courtney Moody of Ashland, who is majoring in psychology; Evelyn Payne of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Sarah Ratchford of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in nursing; Allison Satterwhite of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in music; Russell Swanson of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in
computer information systems. Allison Tingler of Doswell, who is majoring in health sciences; Jennifer Vieni of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies; and Margaret Weber of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in social work. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.900 or above. HARRISONBURG – The following Hanover County residents were included on the Dean’s List at James Madison University for the spring 2016 semester. Gerardo Alvarez of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in biology; Joy Austin of Rockville, who is majoring in nursing; Victoria Balducci of Hanover, who is majoring in athletic training. Kristina Balducci of Hanover, who is majoring in sport and recreation management; Anne Banton of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in history; Chad Baron of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in modern foreign languages. Samuel Bean of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in finance; Loren Beasley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in hospitality management; Leander Beaver of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in nursing. Melissa Bostic of Montpelier, who is majoring in nursing; David Boyd of Montpelier, who is majoring in psychology; Tye Burris of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in accounting; Sara Cole of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in nursing. Madeline Coleman of Ashland, who is majoring in kinesiology; Christopher Croston of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in media arts and design; Emily Deaton of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in English. Christian Difruscio of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences; Eryn Donovan of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology; Taylor Dover of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences. Mary Dustin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in nursing; Drew Dyer of Rockville, who is majoring in marketing; Brian Elliott of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in integrated science and technology.
Savannah Evans of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in accounting; Taylor Farmer of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences; Adam Farnsworth of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in computer information systems. Alinia Fazio of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies; Olivia Fields of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in psychology; Taylor Fitzgerald of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Connor Ganley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in integrated science and technology; Michael Gefell of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in media arts and design; Kaitlyn Grizzard of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies. Caroline Haynes of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication sciences and disorders; Emily Heins of Hanover, who is majoring in health sciences; Jake Hughson of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in computer information systems. Christopher Hutcheson of Ashland, who is majoring in health sciences; Taylor Hutchinson of Ashland, who is majoring in biology; Ashley Jones of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in studio art. Kelsey Kneeland of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in hospitality management; Jacob Lee of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication studies, Caroline LeRoux of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in studio art. Meredith Licata of Doswell, who is majoring in biology; Cailin Lindsay of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in theatre and dance; Maura Long of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in sport and recreation management. Jane Ludwig of Beaverdam, who is majoring in nursing; Kyle Lundquist of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in anthropology; Logan Mahoney of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in statistics. Jordan Martin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in interdisciplinary liberal studies; Rebecca McCallister of Beaverdam, (23015), who is majoring in psychology; Paige Mitchell of Doswell, who is majoring in marketing. see STUDENT, pg. 6
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Smaller subdivisions would not be required to pay the current $2,306 per lot transportation proffer. Larger subdivisions will require additional data such as detailed traffic analysis studies, and the transportation proffer for those projects is determined by those identified needs. County Attorney Sterling Rives told supervisors those studies may become more detailed, and more expensive, under the new regulations which require localities to cite specific road improvements that can be directly associated with new developments. It’s no secret that local legislators have expressed dismay and disappointment regarding the new regulations that passed with veto proof majorities in the last General Assembly session. “There is a range of responses to this new statute,� Rives said. “There are other localities that are similarly livid and real-
ly giving it to their legislators who did support it,� vice chair and Chickahominy supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek said. Rives said the legislation not only tightens requirements on the relationship between new construction and its impact, but imposes heavy penalties for localities that deny applications based on a refusal to submit proffers. The new state regulation defines unreasonable proffer requests as those that do not address impact specifically attributable to a proposed residential development. “A key point I want you to notice is how that sentence is structured in that there is really a presumption that a proffer is unreasonable unless this condition is met,� Rives said. “You start behind in the game with the analysis of a proffer.� Board chairman Aubrey “Bucky� Stanley, Beaverdam District, said he would have preferred doing nothing until more about the state’s enforcement standards are established
and did not want to give the impression that the board is backing down. “I’m looking forward to talking to our state legislators and telling them what we think and let them carry that message back to that group down in Richmond,� Stanley said. While some supervisors expressed a hopeful attitude that the General Assembly will revisit the newly changed law in upcoming sessions, but relief from the new regulations seems unlikely, at least for now. “The only substantive change in the proffer policy for transportation improvements that your staff is recommending to you today is that you give up on the proffer of $2,306 in subdivisions less than 40 lots,� Rives said. “For subdivisions with more than 40 lots, we are going to continue to request traffic impact analysis.� The board approved the proposed changes by a unanimous vote. In other matters, the board conducted round two of nomi-
nations for the open Ashland District Hanover County School Board seat. Ola Hawkins, an educational assistant in Henrico County, representing the sole candidate for the job, nominated herself during a public hearing. Hawkins spent most of her career in the private sector, spending 28 years with Verizon in management positions. She began her classroom career five years ago when you took the classroom aide position at Maude Trewett Elementary School. After she began her classroom career, it didn’t take long for Hawkins to realize that education and children were more than just a job: They became her passion. “I did not know that I wanted to be in a classroom,� Hawkins said. “But I did know that there were teachers in my life who impacted my life. I have developed a passion, and compassion, for teaching and helping our children reach their individual potential.�
She works with children with individualized education programs and assisting them with math and reading skills. “I did not always work in the classroom,� Hawkins told board members. “After 28 years of working in corporate America, I wanted to do something that would enable me to make a difference with children and with their families,� she added. Hawkins, a native of Richmond, and her husband George have a grown daughter, Cassandra. The Hawkins’ live
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hecked in last Wednesday morning with Battalion Chief Jason Williams of Hanover Fire-EMS who is the public information officer for the department. There had been a fire in Mechanicsville that I needed information about when he informed me crews had been busy Tuesday, July 26, due to the storms that rolled through that evening. While many of us were watching the thunder, lightning and rains slam Hanover County from the safety of our homes, Fire-EMS leaders, staff and volunteers joined with Dominion Power and Rappahannock Electric in dealing with multiple transformer fires, power outages and alarms. “All of that is typical for storms where there are power issues,” Williams said. “If there are power surges or power going on and off, that will often trip fire alarms.” He acknowledged the relationship Fire-EMS has with both electric utilities. “We rely heavily on our partners with Dominion Power and Rappahannock Electric to assist us on these types of calls.” Williams did emphasize “that is normal for us during a storm.” God bless them. He uses the word “normal” when they are out in all kinds of weather and hazardous situations to keep us safe. My father was a lineman for the power company in our hometown for 20-plus years. And, like those who serve us here, he went out when called for vehicle accidents, substation issues, storms, snow, whatever. Thank you to all public servants and utility crews. You work to make our lives easier — and you need to be told that.
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Point of view: a matter of perspective By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Viewing this year’s election process, it suddenly dawned on me that personal political preferences are often motivated by perspective — that is, where you are and what issues affect your everyday life. For example, a healthy 30-year-old male might not care about universal health care or guaranteed medical coverage. That same issue may be at the top of the priority list belonging to a single mother with three dependent children. Her perspective is decidedly different from the aforementioned millennial because they approach issues from a different position in life, and matters that directly affect her might have little influence on his life. I suppose the opposing priorities and perspective are what provide the essence of politics, and supply the essential principles that ensure a
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democracy’s success. Our ability to find common ground is somewhat amazing, especially when one peers at a process that surely seems broken or at least non-responsive to the nation it serves. And this year, the mindless rhetoric is even more heated than usual, and most of it goes unnoticed by a majority of Americans. While candidates emerge from their Ivory Towers and descend to inform the rest of us of our misery, most of us continue on our paths giving little credence to what politicians scream. And most of the time, the messages are diametrically opposed … and I’m talking about from the same candidate. I hear the message that America is the greatest nation in the history of the world … but it could all disappear with this one election, another in a long line of end-all contests. Can all of these crisis situations all meet at the boiling point mysteriously every four years? Let them talk. Allow them to spend
millions of influential dollars to influence the few who listen, but, to most of us, it’s just senseless noise. So, have we reached the fork in the road with the election, the last chance to correct our path? I’m not sure, but, rest assured, it’s not the first time I’ve heard the Cassandra warnings. Whether or not America is on the brink is a matter of where you are coming from, I suppose. Like many decisions in our lives, personal experience plays a major role in how we approach a problem. After almost five decades of voting, I’m turning down the volume for the next three months and approaching issues with a sense of realism that only political experience can provide. The sky isn’t falling, and America will awaken Jan. 21, 2017, and continue a routine that will seem strangely familiar. And, who will be taking a turn in the Oval Office on that important date? Well, that’s just a matter of perspective.
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ing in nursing; Mary Petrizzi of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in theatre and dance; Sarah Prevost of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in communication studies. Eric Price of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in athletic training; Samantha Reed of Montpelier, who is majoring in music; Max Rettig of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in sport and recreation management. Tiffany Reynolds of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in kinesiology; Diego Salinas of Ashland, who is majoring in theatre and dance; Laura Samuels of Hanover, who is majoring in kinesiology. Emily Setelin of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in studio art; Tyler Shannon of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in engineering; Andrew Stark of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in kinesiology.
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Olivia Mullins of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in music; Mary Mulvaney of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in history; Molly Murphy of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in nursing. Christopher O’Donnell of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in intelligence analysis; Kathleen O’Malley of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in kinesiology; Clarissa Palmer of Ashland, who is majoring in health sciences. Lindsey Payne of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in health sciences; Donovan Pearce of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in political science; Morgan Pennington of Mechanicsville, who is majoring in social work. Samantha Perkins of Mechanicsville, who is major-
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ICHMOND – A free seminar on the new overtime regulations will be presented by Ryan A. Glasgow, partner at Hunton & Williams, from 8 to 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the ChamberRVA. The Department of Labor issued its long-awaited rule increasing the salary requirement for the Fair Labor Standards Act’s white collar exemptions. In the ChamberRVA seminar, the details of the new rule will be discussed, as well as steps that employers should pursue to minimize the impact of the new rule. Glawgow’s practice focuses on complex labor and employment litigation and strategic advice with a particular emphasis on wage and hour litigation and labor law matters. He regularly represents
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Technical programs and facilities and the CTE Governor’s School. He’s also spent considerable time gathering input from parents, civic- and faith-based groups, students, teachers, principals, staff, administration and other interested parties in an effort to gauge future needs and concerns. That conversation has been dominated by a pressing issue that Gill said requires immediate attention, and the superintendent is moving forward in devising a plan to address the technology issues in Hanover schools. The report notes the availability of one-on-one devices (laptops) for students and teachers in neighboring school systems. Gill said none of that can happen in Hanover until critical infrastructure is updated and replaced to prepare the system
employers in complex labor and multi-plaintiff discrimination litemployment litigation in federal igation, prosecution and defense and state courts throughout the of breach of contract and restriccountry. tive covenant litigation, and the Though Glasgow’s labor and representation of management employment litigation experi- in complex traditional labor ence is both broad and deep, matters before the NLRB and in he is particularly skilled arbitrations. in defending employOn the laters against wage and ter score, Glasgow hour class and collecrecently represented tive actions. one of the very first He has been employers to underinvolved in over 25 go, and succeed in, a wage and hour class union representation and collective actions, election under the GLAWGOW along with numerous NLRB’s new “quickie other single plaintiff wage and election” rules. hour cases. He has achieved sucGlasgow is admitted to praccess for his clients in many wage tice in the U.S. Court of Appeals and hour matters, including on for the Fourth Circuit and the the merits, in defeating class cer- US District Court for the Eastern tification, and/or in successfully and Western Districts of Virginia challenging plaintiffs’ damages and the District of Colorado. expert/calculations. He has litigated cases in Glasgow’s litigation experi- the state and federal courts of ence also includes Fair Credit California, Colorado, Florida, Reporting Act class actions, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, ERISA actions, single- and Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri,
Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. In addition to his litigation practice, Glasgow also provides strategic labor and employment advice to clients on a full range of labor and employment issues. He advises clients in the hospitality, coal and other natural resources, power, health care, food processing, manufacturing, consumer products, service, and retail industries. To complement his practice, Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for the Richmond Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, and he is a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Fair Labor Standards Legislation. Ryan is a frequent speaker and author on labor and employment matters, and he is a contributing author to the Hunton Employment & Labor Law Perspectives blog.
more. We can’t bite that off in a single year.” That estimated figure does not include the costs of devices for students and teachers. And there are other obstacles. Although every county school is equipped with high speed internet, that’s not the case in all areas of the county. “Like many counties, Hanover is not unique in the fact that parts of the county do not have high speed internet service,” Gill said. School officials are working with county staff to explore options to expand those services countywide. There also are offline work programs that can be utilized without internet service. Gill said the lack of access in the county should not prevent the school system from moving forward in supplying devices for all junior and high school students.
Solutions, in Gill’s mind, will require a continuing cooperation between boards and administration, a relationship he values. “We put enough minds together and we will figure this out,” he said.
for the influx of devices. Gill said technology is available in Hanover classrooms, but noted the need to begin a system to upgrade and replace aging systems. “I do think, as referenced in the report, that once upon a time, technology was considered the icing on the cake,” Gill said. “Today, technology is very much a literacy, the same way that reading is a literacy. There are few professions today that are not dependent on technology.” Keeping that technological edge in Hanover classrooms and devising a plan to maintain those systems is an item that is high on Gill’s priority list. “We are working on a plan to present to the school board ultimately to the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors” Gill said. That plan will be a multi-year project and the superintendent admits it won’t be cheap. “We’re talking figures of $10 million or
Relevant experience Wage & Hour Litigation: Litigated over 25 class and collective actions in federal and state courts under the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws, as well as numerous single-plaintiff wage and hour matters. Labor-Management Relations: Litigates and counsels management on a variety of traditional labor issues, including pre-campaign advice, unit hearings, employer campaigns and elections, contract negotiations, unfair labor practice issues, strike contingency planning, plant/site shutdowns and closings, and grievance arbitrations. Successfully represented one of the very first employers to undergo a union representation election under the NLRB’s new “quickie election” rules Other Complex Employment Law Litigation: Substantial experience prosecut-
ing and defending lawsuits in state and federal court, including cases involving Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, ERISA claims, breach of contract and restrictive covenant issues, RICO claims, and single- and multi-plaintiff discrimination claims. Strategic Labor & Employment Advice: Provides day to day advice to employers on virtually every facet of the employer-employee relationship, including covenants not to compete, employment contracts, corporate restructurings, reductions in force, and outsourcings, WARN Act compliance, wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment matters, and disability accommodation situations. Mergers and Acquisitions: Provides strategic labor and employment advice in connection with dozens of corporate transactions each year.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JAMES COCHRANE James Harwood Cochrane, age 103, passed away July 25, 2016. He was recently preceded in death by his wife of over 81 years, Louise Odell Blanks Cochrane. He is survived by children, Judith Carr Cochrane Gilman-Hines (Spencer) and James Harwood Cochrane Jr. Two daughters, Suzanne Hope Cochrane Austell Martin and Treena Louise Cochrane, preCOCHRANE deceased him. He was a wonderful “Papa” to eight grandchildren, Emily Louise “Amy” Gilman Remke (Chris), Wilba Pettus Gilman Jr. (Kathy), James Christopher Gilman (Renee), Anne Gail Gilman Jennings (Gary), Suzanne Lucretia Austell, Elizabeth Heather Austell McKenney (deceased), Jennifer Giles Austell and Anna Knibb Austell Hogan (Arthur); and 15 great-grandchildren. Mr. Cochrane was born in Goochland County on November 16, 1912, the sixth of seven children born to John Minor Cochrane and Wilentina Knibb. His father died when Harwood was 16, shortly after they had moved to Richmond. His first full-time job was driving a horse-drawn wagon, delivering milk for Virginia Dairy. About four years later, he started driving trucks with his brother, Calvin Cochrane. In 1935, Mr. Cochrane founded Overnite Transportation and remained at the helm for more than 50 years. Through determination and frugality, he charted the course for a successful truck line. He popularized “Less Than Truckload” hauling and standardized equipment across his fleet, both of which gave him a competitive edge in a rapidly expanding market. While deregulation crippled and eliminated many trucking competitors, Overnite thrived. By 1982, Overnite offered coast-to-coast coverage and ran some of the first twin trailers out West. Union Pacific purchased Overnite in 1986 for $1.2 billion, the largest amount ever paid for a trucking company. Eventually Overnite was spun off and purchased by UPS, and now operated as UPS Freight. “Mr. C” leaves behind a close-knit family of 14,000 “Big O” employees to mourn his loss and leadership. He was a visionary who led by example. He surrounded himself with like-minded individuals who created the Overnite masterpiece. As a warning, he created a Deregulation Wall, a simple red brick wall adorned with the logos of former truck lines and the words “Deregulation Done ’Em In,” as a reminder that no one was immune to industry changes. Longtime residents of “Walnut Hill” in Rockville, they were noted benefactors to this growing Hanover community, and helped create the Rockville Grocery, Community Center, Missionary Learning Center,
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Library and Post Office. Their benevolence also extended to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, University of Richmond, American Red Cross, Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony Orchestra. The Cochrane family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staffs at Overnite, Highway Express, their nurses, and personal aid, John Fuller. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Interment followed at Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Endowment Fund of Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1925 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220. Woody Funeral Home at 1771 North Parham Road was in charge of arrangements.
JONATHAN E. GROOMS Jonathan E. Grooms, former employee of CocaCola and proprietor of Grooms Graphics, departed this life July 23, 2016. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2016, at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 17520 Jefferson Highway in Montpelier. Owens Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
LOUIS KOENIG Louis Alan Koenig, 73, of Center Cross, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 29, 2016. He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Alan Koenig. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara Koenig; son, Daniel Koenig; daughters, Karen Lucchesi (Scott) and Kimberly Koenig; granddaughters, Sarah and Gabrielle Lucchesi; as well as KOENIG several nieces and nephews. Alan was a U.S. Army veteran, retired from RF&P Railroad, owned Renuzit Furniture Repair and Refinishing in the 1970s and he and his wife ran Ray’s Quick Stop in Rockville during the 1980s and early 1990s. His hobbies included a love for motorcycles, antique cars, Civil War re-enacting with the 1st Confederate Cavalry and was a lifelong dealer and collector of antiques. Alan loved his country and had a great concern for the direction in which it was heading. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 3, 2016) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park.
PATRICIA KOONTZ Patricia Koontz, of Ashland, saw the promise of the Resurrection on July 27, 2016. She was
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the daughter of the late Eldon and Sadie Phillips. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl L. Koontz Jr.; brother, Eldon S. Phillips Jr.; and sister, Louella Rehmann. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Gomez and her husband, Victor Gomez; granddaughter, Jessenia Gomez. She also leaves special friends that cherish her memory: Shelia KOONTZ Hitt, Kyle Bevins, Brock Hitt and his family, and Matthew Zavitz. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Faye Fortune, Tricia Wetzel, Wandra Ratliff Hill, Courtni Tapp and Autumn Poe for their compassion and care. Pat retired as a director of the Virginia Society of CPAs to dedicate her time to her family and church. She was an active member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland. Pat embraced every opportunity to demonstrate God’s love in action through missions to God’s people. Pat served on the SEJ Board United Methodist Volunteers in Missions and directed mission teams to Mexico, Front Royal, The Eastern Shore and Awendaw, South Carolina, among other places. She was one of the founding volunteers of the Society of St. Andrew fighting to end hunger. Pat was a fierce advocate and friend of the six tribes of Virginia Indians. She worked tirelessly to affirm their federal recognition and support their tribal sovereignty. She stated that her family continued to be her biggest accomplishment in life and was an example of Christ to all who knew her. She cherished her moments with her friends and family, especially her granddaughter and she now may cherish her moments reunited with her beloved husband. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Duncan Memorial UMC with Reverends Tim Gerde, Dwight Zavitz and Victor Gomez officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Mountain Valley UMC Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Society of St. Andrew at 3383 Sweet Hollow Rd., Big Island, VA 24526.
DONALD MICHAEL Donald Garland “Pete” Michael, 88, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Ashland, passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, with his loving and devoted family by his side, holding his hand. His angels held him by his hands, and he entered into Heaven to be with Jesus, who will not let him suffer anymore. He was in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired from Philip Morris after 32 years of employment. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and enjoyed antique cars,
woodworking and fishing. Donald is survived by his son, Donald Eugene Michael of Ashland; daughter, Karen Puryear and her husband, Jamey, their sons, Ryan and Logan Puryear and daughter, Madison Puryear; daughter, Nathalie Pena and her husband, Gilberto, and their son, Gabriel Pena. Donald was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Madeline Jones Michael. Donald is surMICHAEL vived by his wife, Joyce Thurston Michael of Mechanicsville. He is survived by his blended family, Cindy Bevan and her husband, Joe, and their son, Andrew; Calvin Thurston and his wife, Susan, and their son, Jesse Thurston and his wife, Corrine; and Justin Thurston. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Burial followed in Signal Hill Cemetery.
EDITH MICKENS Mrs. Edith Mickens, of Ashland, Virginia,entered into eternal rest on July 25, 2016. Her homegoing celebration was held at noon Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that donations MICKENS would be made to Jerusalem Baptist Church in memory of Edith Mickens. H.W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
TA’SHAE A. SMITH Ta’Shae Aaminah Smith went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2016. She was born on February 4, 2016, a daughter of Tiaria Shantay Singer and Emanuel Demetrius Smith. She was loved by all who knew her and she leaves to cherish one sister, Tyliah Embree Davis; two grandmothers, Jean Singer and Leslie Smith; two great-grandmothers, Jerleen Combo (Howard Combo, deceased) and Elizabeth White (Joseph White);, two grandfathers, (James Singer, deceased) and Irewood Smith Sr.; one uncle, Irewood Smith Jr.; two aunts, Amanda Smith and Lisa Smith; five great-aunts, Hylah Gardner, Brenda Booker (Floyd), Carla Smallwood, Sherry Smallwood and Debra Maggette (Wesley); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016, at the First Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Sparta. Owens see OBITUARIES pg. 12
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Burkwood takes second at GRAL Champs By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – “Teamwork” was more than the slogan of the weekend when Hanover County’s swim teams headed south of the James to compete in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League Champs swim meet at SwimRVA Saturday and Sunday. It was an action plan as three county teams finished in the top 10 and three more joining the top 15. Burkwood’s Buccaneers topped the list of local teams with a second-place finish with 738.5 points. Mechanicsville Recreation Association was fourth with 674.5 points and Atlee was third with 405 points. Kings Charter, Hanover Country Club and Old Church finished 11th, 12th and 13th, respectively. Canterbury won the team title with 840 points. Burkwood head coach Karen Seeber said some of her swimmers were worrying about the top swimmers on the other teams, but she kept reminding them it took more than a few fast individuals to make a team successful. “They would mention some local teams – they had some top swimmers – and I was like, ‘Guys, it takes a team, It takes a team to win, It doesn’t take four good swimmers to do it. Everybody’s points count,’ ”
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Hanover Country Club’s Dalton Nash sprouts a watery beard as he swims in the super varsity division of the 15-18 boys 100-yard breaststroke on the second day of the Greater Richmond Aquatic League Champs swim meet at SwimRVA Sunday.
Seeber said. “The kids that came out for one relay made that relay happen. That was points. … All that helps.” Collectively, the Buccaneers were primed to peak at the final event of the GRAL season. “Ninety percent of the team had time drops. Ninety percent was in the top 10. Almost 70 percent were in the top five,” Seeber said. “I think it was over a 400 increase – 400 points more than what we had last year.” Burkwood was in third place after Saturday’s events
– which featured swimmers 12 and under. “We were quite a bit away from first place,” Seeber said. “I was like, “ ‘We’ve got to be in second. We’ve got to get in second,’ To be close to [Canterbury] was pretty good.” The Buccaneers were led by two multiple winners: Nathaniel Eliason and Jaelyn Jones, who both won four events. Mechanicsville had a number of multiple winners. Sonora Baker and Ashton Herndon each claimed five wins. Trevor
Gammon won four; and Autumn Angus and Aidan Langford each won three. Baker was busy breaking Champs records for 15-18 girls, setting three of her own Sunday: in the 50-yard backstroke (27.07), 50 freestyle (24.27) and 100 backstroke (58.21). Atlee was led by quadruple winner Luke Daley and a trio of triple winners: Jacob Mandelbaum, Meghan Powers and Ella Tomaszewski. Atlee head coach Matt Elliott had many reasons to be
pleased with how his Alligators performed. “We’ve been a team for over 40 years and we achieved our best finish today,” Elliott said. “We had a great session on Saturday with our 12-andunders – we were fourth after them – and we had only eight swimmers today and they kept us in seventh [place]. That’s really impressive.” Elliott said teamwork was key to the Atlee’s success. see CHAMPS, pg. 10
• 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. • ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon women’s soccer program will hold its Summer College ID Camp on Aug. 6. The camp will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RMC Soccer Field. The cost of the camp is $95 and will be limited to 32 participants. The summer clinic is open to all high school girls. Sessions will be see CAMP, pg. 10
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Post 175 makes quick exit from state tourney single day,” said Post 175 coach Tyler Kane. “So you’ve got to save pitching and you’ve got to extend starters. … We just didn’t find a way to pull it out.” Despite the disappointing end, Post 175 coach Tyler Kane said it has been a good experience. “When it’s all said and done, it was a fun group to coach,” Kane said. “Coach White and I have been with those guys for three, four, five years and it’s been a fun run.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor DA N V I L L E – Mechanicsville Post 175 made an uncharacteristically quick exit from the Virginia American Legion baseball tournament Wednesday, falling 7-5 to Ashburn Post 2001 in a loser’s bracket game at Market Garden Field. The loss – the team’s second in the double-elimination tournament – came despite a threerun rally in the eighth inning that allowed them to tie the game 5-5. But Mechanicsville yielded two runs in the bottom of the inning and could not get any offense going in the top of the ninth to avoid elimination. Mechanicsville’s fatal flaw – giving up big innings – continued to haunt the team in the state tournament. Post 175 led 3-0 in their state tournament opener against Winchester Post 21 Monday at Danville’s American Legion Field, but gave up five runs in the eighth inning to fall 6-5 and spoil a solid start by pitcher Hayden Moore. “It was a solid effort by Hayden Moore, who went out and threw seven great innings. We had a three to one lead when he came out of the game in the eighth and we just gave up a big inning,” said Post 175 manager Bobby White. “That’s kind of been our Achilles’ heel all year long. … If you look at our losses this season, those losses have come because of one big inning.”
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“This is a true team effort,” Elliott said. “It was really our relays that put us up in that position. Our relays were consis-
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run by R-MC head coach Jay Howell and his coaching staff. The camp will include technical sessions and goalkeeping sessions as well as small-sided and full-field games. For more information, go to www.rmcwomenssoccercamps. com. Dave Lawrence/The Local
Mechanicsville Post 175’s Elliott Sledd (21) bounces back up after sliding safely into home during a three-run rally to tie the game in Post 175’s 7-5 loss to Ashburn Post 2001 in the American Legion Virginia state baseball tournament Wednesday.
He said defense was a problem for the team. “We struggled with defense all season. I can’t remember the total number of errors we made, but it was a bunch,” White said. “That didn’t help things. That was one of the reasons why the big innings would happen. You get a couple of baserunners due
to a walk, a single, and error – and all of a sudden the guys get a little tighter in their defensive spots and the game gets a little more difficult.” Most of the season, Post 175 could generate enough offense to overcome any shaky defensive outings. In the state tournament, the team mounted rallies
after falling behind, but its rally fell one run short against Post 21 on Monday and – while it pulled even – it could not pull ahead of Post 2001 Tuesday. “We scored a lot more runs during the regular season, I feel like, than we did we did today,” White said. “We also went up against the best competition
we’ve seen all season long, too.” Another challenge Mechanicsville faced was with the format of the state tournament, which forced the coaching staff to manage pitchers conservatively. “The tough thing about the [state] tournament is there’s no byes, and you play every
tently placing top three in both our freestyle and our medleys throughout all our age groups. That really is what propelled us. … That added up to a little over half of our total team points.” Hanover Country Club was led by triple winner Rawlings
Leachman who finished with foru wins – three of them Champs-record performances for 8-and-under boys: in the 100 individual medley (1:20.09), 25 butterfly (14.65) and 50 freestyle (31.42). Old Church was led by
Dylan Bowman with five wins. Ashcreek (16th place) was led by Olivia Fisher with four wins and three Champs records for 15-18 girls: in the 100 individual medley (59.63), 50 breaststroke (30.30) and 100 breaststroke (1:07.03).
Ashland had one triple winner, Christine Datovech. Datovech set a Champs record in the 9-10 girls 50 freestyle with a time of 27.98. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s will hold an Elite Hoops Camp for girls entering grades 9 through 12 on August 7. The Elite Hoops Camp is for highly motivated studentathletes that have the passion and desire to play at the college level. Randolph-Macon staff and players will challenge and instruct student-athletes on individual skill development, as well as working in a team dynamic. The cost is $125 for the camp, which will be held in Crenshaw Gymnasium from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, contact coach Reed at ashleyreed@ rmc.edu or (804) 752-4714.
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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.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
The new vice president and general manager of Kings Dominion will address the Hanover Business Council’s Networking Breakfast from 7:15 to 9 a.m. in Birdsong Hall on the campus of Randolph-Macon College at 306 Henry St. in Ashland. Gary Chadwick is scheduled to talk about what’s new at Kings Dominion, as well as how the amusement park develops a workforce culture to help drive its bottom line. Virginia Credit Union will be the presenting sponsor. Advance registration is open through Monday, Aug. 1. For general registration, call the Chamber at 804-7839368. Advance registration is $15 for Chamber RVA members and $25 for non-
members. The fee is $25 for ChamberRVA members and $35 for non-members at the door. Jeni & Billy are back with their Southern sound for Heritage Music night at the Hanover Tavern. Music starts at 7 p.m. and is free to the public. Wednesday is also $5 burger night. For more information, visit hanovertavern.org.
Saturday, Aug. 6
The Doswell Ruritan Club will be hosting a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in reserving a $15 space can contact Beverly Samuels at 804-876-3658 or Franklin Jones at 804370-8577. Along with the flea market deals, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods will be available. In addition, Virginia Blood Services will be on-site running a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up at www.vablood. org . The Doswell Ruritan Club in conjunction with Virginia Blood Services will be hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Doswell Community Center. Sign up at www.vablood.org.
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The club also will be hosting a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in reserving a $15 space can contact Beverly Samuels at 804-876-3658 or Franklin Jones at 804370-8577. Along with the flea market deals, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods will be available. 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.
Sunday, Aug. 7
The Bluemont Concert Series season kicks off at 7 p.m. with the first of five concerts, featuring The Taters. be held on the steps of Randolph-Macon’s Mary Branch Residence Hall at 204 Henry St. $5 admission per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for kids under 12. For complete schedules,, directions and more information, contact the Bluemont office at 540955-8186 or visit www.bluemont.org.
2-3-a-code-violation/. On July 5, Ian Sutton posted what is referred to as “3-23: A Code Violation.” Families Under The Rail is a 501(c)(3) founded by citizens and families of western Hanover County, Virginia, engaged and aggressively committed in opposition of new railroads through our bucolic community. FUTR includes citizens, private property owners, business owners and elected officials who share our core belief of combating eminent domain for
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He also isn’t shy about the importance of moving a technology plan forward and implementing it almost immediately. “This is not something where we feel like we are getting ahead of the game,” Gill said. “This is something we are doing to catch up and be in the game.” The report addresses much more than just the technology challenges, and is a comprehensive outlook toward the system’s future. Ensuring relevance in the classroom is another key priority for Gill, a belief that corresponds well with the system’s emphasis on equity for all students. Basically, the ultimate goal of Hanover educators is to provide inclass training that prepares them for real world situations. “It’s important that they are able to develop critical thinking skills, are truly
private use, and our opposition to any tax-subsidized railway. We are families being thrown under the rail. MoveOn.org petition to be delivered to Emily Stock, Manager of Rail Planning; Aubrey Layne, Virginia Secretary of Transportation; Aubrey “Bucky’” Stanley, chairman, Hanover County Board of Supervisors; Cecil R. “‘Rhu’ Harris, county administrator, Hanover County; and Paul Nissenbaum, associate administrator for Railroad Policy. OneAshland.org is an organization of concerned Ashland residents, business leaders, and members and friends of the college who are dedicated to preserving our vibrant community. able to understand what it means to be a good citizen. These are the lessons that will serve them well when they become members of the workforce,” Gill said. The report also outlines goals in communication, professional development, learning assessments and holistic education. While Gill acknowledges the excellent work that has placed Hanover County at the top of the state’s best systems, he said he also recognizes the need for a system to be nimble and ready to change. He said he is reminded of what John Dewey said more than a century ago. “If we educate our students today the way we educated them yesterday, then we rob them of tomorrow.” Gill said the goals, including a vision of the classroom of the future, are designed with a purpose in mind. “This is designed to spark the desire to put creativity in our classrooms.”
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Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
DONALD STANLEY Donald Wayne Stanley, of Glen Allen, age 67, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at his home. Donald was born August 16, 1948, in Richmond, to Alsie Thomas and Mildred Dunkum Stanley. He was a supervisor for Dominion Power, retiring after many years of faithful service. Donald is survived by his wife, Betty Worsham Stanley; two stepsons, Wesley Bryce Adkins of Tallahassee, Florida, and Andrew Michael Adkins of Glen Allen; stepgrandson, Landon Michael Adkins; brother, Kendall Barry Stanley (Debbie) of Glen Allen; niece, Lacey Stanley Castelvecchi (Joe) of Montpelier; nephew, Matthew Thomas Stanley of Glen Allen; and many friends. A public graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, at 1771 North Parham Road in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
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