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Montpelier Pharmacy remains a familiar face Photo by Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman addressed Ashland Town Council during the Aug. 16 meeting. He updated members on the speed limit reduction issue that had been discussed at the Aug. 2 session.

Penske OK’d for CUP for sales, leasing By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

approval of the CUP to town council under eight conditions the planners said needed to be met. SHLAND — Penske Truck Located on South Hill Carter Parkway Leasing LLC has near Junction Drive, the compabeen approved for ny’s intentions for the site are to a Conditional Use construct and operate a busiPermit (CUP) by Ashland Town ness for Penske truck sales and Council for the construction leasing. of a Penske Truck Services on Nora Amos, director of South Hill Carter Parkway. Planning and Community The action took place at Development, said the building council’s regular meeting on would serve as a private fueling AMOS Tuesday, Aug. 16. station. Earlier this month, the Ashland The future land use designation for Planning Commission recommended this portion of land is office/industrial,

with smaller portions being commercial. “We feel that it’s compatible with the future land use map. It fits under the commercial/business district as well as industrial; it’s maintaining an existing business and expanding its use as well as highlighting the existing transportation infrastructure that’s in place,” Amos said. She also said it is a mitigating impact to the Sedgefield neighborhood, and that was one of the items in particular they looked at when analyzing this CUP to assure it would be buffered from noise, lighting, or any other negative affect that see COUNCIL, pg. 3

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The Montpelier Pharmacy has been a familiar face in Montpelier since 1962. It remains a staple to the community, providing old-style values that are so important to area

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local MONTPELIER — As leases are being signed, and the rest of Montpelier continues to grow, the old-style values that make the small rural commu-

nity unique are standing their ground. Among those familiar “faces” is the Montpelier Pharmacy, which has been providing pharmaceutical services in the area for decades. see MONTPELIER, pg. 4

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond names 2 RMHC Scholars Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ICHMOND – A Patrick Henry High School student was among the 20152016 Ronald McDonald House of Richmond RMHC Scholars. Olivia Phillips received the recognition, which awards scholarships to local graduating high school seniors across the Greater Richmond area. The program, funded in partnership with the McDonald’s Family Restaurants of Greater Richmond, RMHC Global and RMHC of

Richmond, offers graduating high school seniors the opportunity to secure funding for their first semester at a higher learning institution. Phillips was among students honored Wednesday, Aug. 10, during a special evening reception to celebrate the award. She joined with fellow recipients, local McDonald’s franchisees, RMHC of Richmond Board members, and Ronald McDonald at Catch Your Limit Consulting in Richmond. RMHC Scholars were selected based on a variety of criteria, including: their academic records, commitment to their communities, and letters of

recommendation. Each awarded student receives a $2,000 scholarship. Students recently were notified and were presented with scholarship certificates at their high school’s Senior Assemblies prior to graduation. “We congratulate this year’s RMHC Scholars and their terrific accomplishments,” said Kerry Blumberg, executive director of RMHC Richmond. “We look forward to recognizing these students and their families at a reception during which the awarded students will meet fellow RMHC Scholars winners, local McDonald’s franchisees,

and the RMHC Scholars judging committee during this special event.” “McDonald’s believes it is important to celebrate outstanding students who make positive differences through their academic pursuits and community involvement. We are delighted to honor those students through the RMHC Scholars program,” said Sue Durlak, McDonald’s Richmond Franchisee and member of the RMHC Richmond Board of Directors. “McDonald’s is proud to support numerous community and educational programs throughout the year in the Greater Richmond area.”

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Kenleigh Stainker is the winner of The Kids Local for July. She is a rising second grade student at Battlefield Park Elementary School in Mechanicsville. While she’s been out for summer vacation, she said she enjoys swimming. As for a favorite movie, she said, “Homeward Bound.” Kenleigh is a fan of the color blue. She likes the Word Search in The Kids Local.

and disaster medical operations. If you would like to sign up, call 703-307-8520 or email HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. The registration deadline is Aug. 31. The classes are free and will be taught by FEMA-certified CERT members, as well as Hanover Fire/EMS personnel. Over 150 Hanover residents have taken the class and 50 have gone on to join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Members assist in events and, with higher training, also can be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Suspect damaged victim’s property in the 16200 block of Railway Lane.

Suspect fled the scene of an accident in the 11200 block of Cedar Lane.

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Suspect violated a protective order in the 15200 block of Indian Springs Lane. Suspect sold alcohol to a person under 21 in the 13100 block of Mountain Road. Suspect obtained item(s) fraudulently in the 9000 block of McClellan Road. Suspect used victim’s information without

Suspect obtained item(s) fraudulently in the 9000 block of Cudlipp Avenue.

Suspect stole items from listed location in the 7100 block of Creighton Road.

Suspect embezzled money from listed location in the 16500 block of Mountain Road. Suspect reported false information to police in the 9500 block of Fawn Park

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could come from this use. Council agreed with the Planning Commission’s eight recommended conditions that are now required of the company since being issued its CUP. In the conditions, it states that inoperable vehicles being serviced may only be allowed to remain on the property for no longer than a 60-day period. Amos added there would be “a maximum of 10 inoperable vehicles” allowed on the property. Any signage must be monument style and must conform with town standards. If a wash station is to be built, it must be built indoors and must be drained into a sanitary sewer system rather than the storm water sewer system. The conditions also state that the private fueling station may only serve Penske-owned vehicles; the owners of the business must be in compliance with all laws; the business must make its record system viewable to the Town of Ashland; and the applicant must participate as necessary in the recordation of this CUP with the Hanover County Circuit Court. The last condition, which was added to the list after the last Planning Commission meeting, said there is to be no overnight idling of vehicles. Vice Mayor James Murray asked, “Is overnight an adequate definition if someone

block of Kerrick Terrace.

Suspect stole items from listed location in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

Suspect assaulted victim in the 10400 block of Arapaho Lane.

Suspect assaulted victim in the 8200 block of Atlee Road.

Suspect stole items from listed location in the 6100 block of Stronghold Drive.

Suspect was driving after being declared an habitual offender in the area of Chamberlayne Lane and Interstate 295.

Suspect stole items from listed location in the 9300 block of Atlee Road.

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Suspect assaulted victim in the 9200 block of Hanover Crossings Drive.

Suspect stole items from listed location in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive.

Suspect used victim’s information without permission in the 8000

decides they’re going to stop from 2 to 4 a.m.? Would that still be considered overnight?” A note was added to Council’s motion to include that “overnight” would be defined as 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The vote for the CUP for Penske was unanimous. In other business, Police Chief Doug Goodman followed up on the Thompson Street speed limit reduction that was addressed at the first meeting of the month. He said most of what was discussed was the police department essentially sharing citizen concerns. “It was more along the lines of trying to listen to our citizens versus some type of automatic threshold trigger that needed to be pulled to reduce the speed limit,” Chief Goodman said. Mayor James Foley illustrated the importance of the speed limit reduction with a unique perspective. When anyone drives through Thompson Street going in and out of town, the current speed limit seems perfectly fine, but when someone takes a left onto John Street during morning rush hour and then takes a right on to Chapman Street, the reality of how fast the traffic is going sets in when drivers try to get back on to U.S. 54. Council voted unanimously to authorize town staff to advertise a public hearing for a speed limit change on Thompson Street, which take place in September if approved.

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Suspect stole items from listed location in the 13200 block of Slayden Court.

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Aug. 24, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 24 Patrick Henry High School Girls and Boys Youth Basketball Camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the school at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. The camp is for those aged 6 to 14. A camp t-shirt will be provided. The fee is $75. A Planning Commission work session will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Ashland Town Hall Council Chambers in Ashland.

Thursday, Aug. 25 The South Anna Elementary School PTA will host a PTA Snow Cone Social from 5 to 7 p.m. Principal Alicia Todd said, “It will be a great time to reconnect and get energized about the upcoming year.”

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 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. 27 A Pork BBQ Dinner, with rolls, baked beans, cole slaw, baked apples, dessert and beverages, will be sold from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The price is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Takeouts will be available. 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

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Dan Hamilton, the original owner, first opened the business in 1962. He passed away after battling cancer. The site at 17128 Mountain Rd. (Route 33) in Montpelier has been the sole location of the pharmacy since its founding. No other business has ever occupied it. Montpelier recently has seen an increase in the construction of new infrastructure throughout its quiet, peaceful premises. Along with the increase of new businesses in the town came the pharmacy retailer CVS. CVS is the largest pharmacy chain in the United States, while the Montpelier Pharmacy is local and inde-

at South Anna Elementary School. Open House will be held for grades 1 through 5 from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 15 Back to School Night will be held at 6 p.m. at South Anna Elementary School.

Thursday, Oct. 6 The next quarterly Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Human Services Meeting Room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. For more information, contact Lisa Adkins at 804-365-4302 or email ldadkins@hanovercounty.gov. pendently owned, thriving off of the relationships it has built with its customers in the area over the past 54 years. Heather Pace, of Montpelier, a longtime customer and local, said she has been filling her prescriptions there for years. “I don’t want to see them go out of business but I’m scared. The Montpelier Pharmacy is wonderful. Their family-oriented values are what separate them from their competitors,” Pace said. Jane Sullivan, the current pharmacist at the Montpelier Pharmacy, has been with there since 1985. When asked about any impact from the addition of CVS, Sullivan confidently said she was grateful for the longlasting relationships they’ve already established.

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Beauty of water among the land highlighted in group show Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – “Splash!,” a group show highlighting the beauty of water among the land, continues at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland. The show runs through Oct. 1. Among the images to be on exhibit are: Joseph Burrough, “Short

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A wide variety of unique and fun items can be found in the Montpelier Pharmacy. There’s more than your medical needs on the shelves at the store.

“We’ve been very fortunate, and the community has been extremely supportive,” she said. She pointed out that a lot of people in the area “stick to their roots” by continuing to give the Montpelier Pharmacy business with the newly added alternative just a minute down

the road. “If you’ve been here for 30 years, I’ve grown up with a lot of people who’ve had kids, their kids are grown up, they have grandkids; you know, I have 30 years of history. So most of the community has been really, really supportive,” Sullivan said.

Fifth Annual ‘Pup Crawl’ set Oct. 22 ASHLAND – On Saturday, Oct. 22, thanks to the Hanover Humane Society, dog lovers will have the opportunity to bring their favorite canine companion to take part in the Fifth Annual “Pup Crawl.” This year’s walk will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. Registration gets underway at 6:30 p.m. The moonlight stroll is 1.5 miles through the Town of Ashland. The registration fee of $25 and includes a goody bag, event t-shirt, a decorative doggy waste bag holder, a doggy bandana, and a LED dog leash for your faithful companion.

Register for the “Light Up the Night” contest and decorate you and your canine companion with LED lights, glow sticks, etc., with prizes awarded for creativity. At the end of the event, refreshments will be available and prizes will be awarded for participants that collect the most pledges. All registration materials are available for download at www. hanoverhumanesociety.org. For more information, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity for IRS tax purposes. All proceeds for this event will be used to support Hanover Humane’s animal adoption, education, and prevention programs.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor:

We’re approaching a very scary election

s Nov. 8 draws ever closer, there’s a frightening rumble moving across the country. Some say it’s a scenario of the lesser of two evils when talking about the presidential candidates. To the amazement of many, Donald Trump blew right past the opposition in his quest for the Republican nomination. (Pause and take a deep breath.) OK, here’s a wealthy man who has never held any public office and he’s seeking the most important one in the world. This had led me to believe that — since I have no qualifications — I should seek public office after I give up the newspaper life. Actually, having covered countless governmental meetings through the years, I may have a few qualifications. That still may be more than The Donald. What is the appeal of someone who rants and insults and demeans and infuriates? Where are the solutions to the issues? Trump hit an all-time low when he ridiculed a physically challenged man. Sure, it’s easy to be the bully — but what about creating jobs and welcoming all who wish to call the United States home? Am I saying that Hillary Clinton is the answer to our nation’s woes? No — but at least she brings a lengthy political resume to her campaign. Is she under scrutiny for emails and Benghazi? Yes, we know she is. A wise move on her part was selecting Virginia’s own Tim Kaine as her running mate. Unlike most of us, I doubt there are any skeletons in his closet. And, be honest, how many of you had ever heard of Mike Pence? Ted Cruz, Newt Gingrich, Paul Ryan, Mario Rubio — those are just a few of the “known” GOP leaders who are household names. If you favor building a fence/wall to keep Mexicans out of our country, don’t tell me because I don’t want to know you. And don’t even get me started on deporting Muslims. For the record, I’m a born-again Christian. I’ll close with this by Emma Lazarus: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” Those words are on the Statue of Liberty and still hold true. Let’s keep it that way. Melody Kinser

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Sometimes we just make lemonade By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

he child chuckled only slightly, hardly discernible from the father’s position across the room, but just close enough for him to hear. It was a televised public service announcement for a support group consisting of people who stutter, and the man representing the small group was having plenty of difficulty getting his message across to the patient host. “I want to tell you a story about a little boy,” the father said to the uninterested room. He told a tale of a small boy who remembered a day when he began to struggle with what seems to most like the simplest of tasks: speaking. It was as distinctive a recollection as any in his childhood, and was patiently stored in a memory bank that included that first ride on a two-wheel bicycle, or that first Little League game. He told them of a kid who spent most of his first years in school afraid and trembling at the thought of being called on in class; a kid who repeatedly was placed in remedial reading not for an inability to understand the material, but for not being able to shape the words that confirmed that

knowledge. The stuttering became a major part of this child’s life, requiring him to devise ingenious plans to avoid public speaking in any form. The telephone became an enemy that stalked the youngster in his own home. As relatives called and spoke to every member of the family, this youth felt an anxiety that only increased as each speaker finished their flawless conversations and his turn arrived. “Did the boy not know what he wanted to say?” one of the children asked. I assured them he did. After years of cruel remarks and insults, endless oral book reports that resulted in anxiety almost indescribable, the boy learned to cope. He used every trick in the book to cover his interrupted speech, and only those who knew him best were aware of the daily struggle. His girlfriends ordered food at restaurants and carry-outs, and his sister made important appointments on the phone. “What happened to the boy?” the small child asked. I explained that the boy finished college, and obtained a position that required no oral skills, an environment that allowed him to continue hiding from the impediment that now seemed more like a friend than a foe. see LEMONADE, pg. 7

LETTERS | Reader Views

Political campaign yard signs being stolen and defaced I was asked to write a letter concerning political yard signs being stolen and defaced here in the community. I do not write this as a Trump supporter, and I do not write this as a Clinton supporter. Instead, I write this letter as a supporter of free speech. It’s an annual problem across the country as we hold elections for many different offices each year. Of course, this year we are in the midst of a presidential election that will see a high turnout of voters. See, in our great country, we have the liberty to demonstrate our freedom of speech in various ways, one of which is displaying a campaign sign in our yards. Unfortunately, there are those who attempt to censor this display of free speech by either stealing or defacing a campaign sign that does not belong to them. Both of which are illicit acts. Those who do steal campaign signs are people who are so immature and close-minded against an opposing set of beliefs to theirs that they must attempt to censor someone else’s views and freedom.

I encourage our community to condemn those who steal displays of freedom of speech, regardless of our friends and neighbors’ political affiliations. This is not about Democrats and Republicans. This is about being for free speech and being against theft. see LETTERS, pg. 7

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steal a sign from someone else’s property, because some signs are under surveillance from property owners in the community. So, smile for that camera! Dalton Luffey Mechanicsville

servants, utility crews, police, firefighters, EMS crews. For awhile I have wondered if Hanover County could find a way to honor these people – maybe a parade, free donuts and pizza, ribbons on our car antennas. I have really give a lot of thought about these “servants” since September 11, 2001, and since my grandson became a firefighter/medic and is now in special training in the Hanover County Fire Marshal’s Office. This work is so dangerous and rough – and three cheers to volunteers too. Try to think of something special to honor all these people. Phyllis Terrell Ashland P.S. I love The Hanover Local.

And if you do experience theft of your campaign sign, I encourage you to be more inspired to go out and vote for your candidate! Do not let others keep you silenced because of their immaturity and selfishness. Submitted photo Contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office “The Parsons’ Cause – Prelude to Revolution” presented by the for any experience or witness to a campaign Parsons’ Cause Foundation Inc. (Editor’s note: The following was sign being wrongfully taken or vandalized. addressed to Melody Kinser, managing editor The Sheriff’s Office phone number is of Richmond Suburban News.) 804-365-6110. I appreciated your article (Aug. 3, 2016, Also, for anyone reading this who may page 6), “Don’t take for granted those who be one of those steal campaign signs, I help us in times of emergencies.” I too say HANOVER – “The Parsons’ circles in Virginia. His name was recommend you smile when attempting to “Thank you and God protect” to all public Cause – Prelude to Revolution” Patrick Henry. The event that will be presented by the Parsons’ shaped his destiny was the trial bal stumble on his part. Like still uncomfortable appearCause Foundation Inc. at 11 of The Parsons’ Cause. Henry numerous stutterers who pre- ances in the boy’s life. Oddly, a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, at the challenged the two most potent ceded him, he learned that an the man embraced the afflicContinued from pg. 6 Historic Hanover Courthouse at entities of colonial Virginia inability to talk was in no way tion and was almost thankful for “But, then the boy decided related to an inability to think. 13182 Hanover Courthouse Rd. — the King and the clergy. The the role it played in shaping his case proved to be one of the he had something to say, and in Hanover. The boy, now a man, learned life. Somehow, all the physical AccordingtotheFoundation’s opening salvos of the revolution, could no longer allow a reluc- that most people are compas- trips taken in order to avoid a website, http://www.parson- and started Henry on the path tant speech impediment to dic- sionate human beings, and only phone call, the countless missed scause.org/the-2016-shows. of becoming the ‘Voice of the tate the terms of his life,” I said. a misguided few judge a person opportunities and the numerHe picked up a telephone by how they look, talk or wor- ous frustrations seemed almost html, “On December 1, 1763, a Revolution.’ ” For more information, visit and ignored the predictable ship. country lawyer from Hanover worth it. stepped from obscurity into the the website at www.parson- laugh on the other end of the “Does the man talk now?” As the years passed, the line that always followed a ver- stuttering only made brief, but another child asked. forefront of legal and political scause.org.

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“Oh, yes. He speaks to everyone, orders his own food and uses a phone without hesitation,” I answered. “And some of the people who are the closest to him don’t even know he stutters. More importantly, he doesn’t care about the ones who still chuckle at his momentary lapses.” The father explained that see LEMONADE, pg. 12

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BETTY BROWN Betty Joyce Brown, 83, of Doswell, passed away on August 19, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Alfred Brown. Betty is survived by her children, Carolyn Brown (Sam), Cynthia B. Grover (James), Keith Wayne Brown (Kathy), Beth Lee and Linda F. Hall; brothers, William and Bobby Mauney; sister, Sarah Duncan; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed at King’s Chapel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hanover Fire & Rescue or American Lung Association. Online condolences can be registered at nelsenashland.com.

WILLIAM BROWN William Garland “Willie” Brown Sr., 77, of Montpelier, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. Willie was retired from Henrico County. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Brown; children, Wanda, Jimmy and Matthew; stepchildren, Sammy, Deborah, Patricia, Mike and Jeff; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sister, Gay. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland. Interment followed at Hopeful Baptist Church in Montpelier. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsencares.com. BETTY CASE Betty Turner Case, 82, of Rockville, passed August 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Arthur W. Case Sr.; sons,

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Boulevard, with the Reverend Joe Shoop officiating. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 24, 2016) in Rankin United Methodist Church Cemetery at 835 Howardsville Turnpike in Stuarts Draft. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com. BERTIE KAIN Bertie Louise Kain, 91, of Chesterfield, went to her heavenly home August 13, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton R. Kain; her mother and father, Allie and Rosa Carneal of Beaverdam; sisters, Ruby Carter Bullock and Joyce Ann Carneal of Beaverdam; and brothers, Horace Carneal of Mineral and Charles Carneal of Cumberland. She is survived by one son, David R. Kain; one sister, Frances Williams of Richmond; and one brother, Edwin Carneal Sr. of Powhatan; 13 nieces and nephews, and 22 great-nieces and nephews. Bertie was a founding member of Manchester Baptist in Chesterfield, where she faithfully served for over 59 years. She was the example of a devoted Christian. Flowers may be sent to Bliley’s-Chippenham, on Hull Street or donations may be made to Manchester Baptist Church in her memory. A gathering of family and friends was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Bliley’s-Chippenham at 6900 Hull Street Road, where a funeral ceremony was held at 10 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2016. Interment was in Dale Memorial Park. MITCHELL KING Mitchell Randolph Sr., 80, of Ashland (Brown Grove), went home to be with the Lord August 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by siblings, William, Joe, Henry, Elridge King and Catherine K. Derricott. Mitchell was a beloved husband for 57

years and is survived by his devoted wife, Helen; children, LaFawn King and Mitchell “Randy” King Jr. (Laura); grandchildren, Michael Tunstall and Destiny Willis; sisters, Sue Overton, Lilly Lewis (Warren), Marian Carter (Jethro), Blanche Morris (John) and Jean White (Beauford); one aunt, Beulah Johnson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bessie Taylor, Virginia Jones, Marjorie and Walter Jackson, Joyce and Joseph Jackson; along with a host of other relatives and friends; and devoted friends, Leroy (Eddie) Mines and Marvin Jackson. Homegoing services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 18, 2016, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam, with the Rev. Dr. John W. Kinney, pastor, and the Rev. Kelvin Mines officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Garden. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. MOYA PARMELE Moya Lavin Parmele died Tuesday, August 9, 2016, after a five-year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Lt. Col. Peter E. Lavin, and her mother, Ida Bailey Lavin. She is survived by her husband, Alfred Truman Parmele VI of Ashland; her son, Alfred Truman “T. J.” Parmele VII of Herndon; her daughter, Megan Parmele Thomas of Ashland; two grandchildren, Mya and Drew of Ashland; brother, Peter E. Lavin Jr. from Greenville, North Carolina; and sister, Kathleen Lavin of Pinehurst, North Carolina. Moya lived in Raleigh, North Carolina, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, Frankfurt, Germany, San Antonio, Texas, Reston and Ashland. Moya had many passions -- an amazing love for music with frequent travels to multiple musical events in Vermont, Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. She see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Domenech holds oﬀ Whitehouse for win By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – Diana Domenech had a stellar week of golf. The rising Mills Godwin junior posted a 36-hole even par 144 to win medalist honors at the 16-team Independence High School Invitational on Wednesday. On Thursday, she finished 18-holes at Magnolia Green with an even-par 72 for co-medalist honors in a quadmatch with James River, Cosby and Chantilly. On Friday, she finished what she had started a week prior, winning the 18-hole girl’s mini regional sponsored by Hanover High School at Hanover Country Club. The girl’s miniregional is an 18-hole tournament in which players played nine holes at Queenfield Golf Club on Aug. 12, then finished on the front nine of Hanover Country Club Friday. Domenech entered the final round with a two-stroke lead and shot a 1-under 34 to compile a 1-under 70 for the tournament. Atlee senior Erica Whitehouse finished second with 74, and Patrick Henry freshman Jessica Rathbone finished third with 78. Hanover’s Bella Seip finished sixth with 94. “I try to just come out here and just have fun and just try my best,” Domenech said. “Today it

more than just not having to play 18 straight holes in the Virginia summer. It helps her to focus and lock in on a few holes at a time, as opposed to thinking of the nine-hole round or the 18-hole tournament. “Instead of thinking it’s an 18-hole tournament, I just played it as two individual ninehole (rounds). And I just cut those in half, so I’ll be like, ‘OK, you’re done with five, you have four holes left. Just try your best and just try to maintain your score,’ and that’s what I’ve been trying to do these past two Fridays.” That thought process doesn’t equate to an added amount of pressure she puts on herself. “I don’t try to put as much pressure on myself. Yes, on those putts that I have to make or have to get, yeah, I’ll put some pressure on myself, but with the girls and everything, I just try to have fun, and just talk to them. … They’re great people so it’s good to have some friends here and there.” Friday wasn’t a team tournament, but she hopes her individual success turns into more success for the Eagles, and maybe gives her a chance to Nick Liberante for The Local Mills Godwin’s Diana Domenech tees off on the final day of the girls mini-regional golf tournament at Hanover Country Club Friday. play at the next level. “Right now, I’m just trying a couple of strokes out on bogey on the par 4 second hole, the last four holes 1-under with my best and trying to help the worked out that way.” It was her third year playing the course, “but I’ll take the 1 but the lead became two again a birdie on the 94-yard par 3 team out in the best way that I can,” Domenech said. “So I’ve when Domenech parred No. 4. eighth. in the tournament and second under.” Domenech was a fan of the Whitehouse cut the lead to Each birdied the 362-yard par time winning. She said she may have left one with a par to Domenech’s 5 fifth and Domenech played tournament’s format, and for see DOMENECH, pg. 10

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Drivers feed speed needs on the Southside By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MIDLOTHIAN – Brad and Tyler Davis have always liked going fast. So has Chris Beazley. The three Hanover County residents don’t just dream about speed, though. They do something about getting it, feeding their need for speed by racing cars at Southside Speedway. And two of the drivers are within striking distance of claiming a trophy at the track’s Championship Night Friday. Brad Davis, the elder of the two Davis brothers at 26, is ranked fourth in the points standings in the Late Model division and has a numerical chance of claiming a third-place trophy Friday night. Beazley is fourth in point standings in the U-Car division. He is the highest ranked rookie in that division and has a chance of earning rookie of the year honors with a good performance Friday night. None of the three started out as huge auto racing fans – but they all were a fan of going as fast as possible. “We always liked to go fast,” Tyler Davis, 21, said.

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Above, Hanover racecar driver Tyler Davis works on his brother Brad’s late-model car in the family’s garage on Aug. 16. Left, Mechanicsville’s Chris Beazley (33) makes an aggressive run through turn two in a U-Car race at Southside Speedway on Aug. 5. Beazley and Brad Davis are both ranked fourth in their divisions and are in striking distance of claiming awards during the track’s season-ending races Friday night.

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The Davis brothers, who attended Hanover High School, started out racing go-karts and dirt bikes with their father, Jeffrey, on the dirt roads around their home. A family friend Speedway in Ashland in 1997. talked Jeffrey Davis into trying Brad Davis started the next year go-kart racing at Capital City to cement what was becoming a family tradition. The bothers summed up their family’s involvement, with Brad Davis starting, “We went Continued from pg. 9 from never seeing a racetrack before …” and Tyler finishing, been trying to focus a little and “... to every weekend seeing a since this is my junior year, I’m different state.” Tyler Davis was too young to trying to get colleges to notice drive when his brother started me.” Brad Bess can be reached at racing in 1998, but he wasn’t too young to help out, even when bbess@timesdispatch.com.

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Brad Davis moved into stock cars with the Allison Legacy Series in 2004. “I was working on them probably a few years before I even started racing – I was too little,” Tyler Davis said. He was more than a go-fer. “He was probably our biggest help,” Brad Davis said. “He never stopped. When we moved into race cars he did all the work on them, pretty much. We just took all the credit. When he would come home from school

he would get under them and clean them, help us get them ready and load up.” Like the Davis brothers, Beazley – a 37-year-old Caroline County native – was introduced to go-kart racing by a family member in 1993. In his case, it was his brothers, Mike and Randy Beazley. “My bothers said, ‘Let’s go down and see if you like that,’ ” Beazley said. “We checked it out one Sunday and the following week we went and bought all the racing stuff.” Beazley briefly tried stock cars early in his driving career, but he enjoyed the atmosphere of go-kart racing – where he won a number of state and national titles – more. He began both driving at and helping his brother Mike, owner of Capital City Speedway, at the Ashland track. Last year, however, Chris Beazley got the itch to drive stock cars again. While he couldn’t afford to run his own car, he arranged a deal to drive for Steve Little of Allstar Motorsports with additional sponsorship by Capital City Speedway and Whittaker Trucking. While all three drivers would love to reach NASCAR’s ranks, they are all realistic about their prospects of making it with the resources they have. They all say they are happy continuing to compete where they are. “If this is as far as I do go, I’ll be satisfied with that,” Beazley said. “I’m just going as far as I can go and seeing what we can do,” Tyler Davis said. “I love racing. I’ll run anything.” Gates open and qualifying begins for Southside Speedway’s Championship Night Friday at 6 p.m. Races will start at 7:30. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Ashland Chalk Walk to be held Sept. 17 ASHLAND – The Ashland Main Street Association is calling for artists of all ages to participate in the 2016 Ashland Chalk Walk, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in the downtown historic district. Professional, amateur, and aspiring artists of all ages are invited to participate and demonstrate their skills to an appreciative public. New for 2016: This year artists are encouraged to create sidewalk art throughout the downtown. A new pathway for artists and families to explore throughout the historic district streets called “Yellow Brick Road” is being planned. Also new for 2016, artists will be competing for five (5) $100 prizes at the event. The prizes will be awarded to winners in the following categories: • Children and Family Artists: Kids ages 6-11 (must be accompanied by an Adult

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Pre-registered artists must Family Member) • Middle School Artists: check in at the Ashland Library Plaza on Sept, 17. All chalks are Ages 12-14 • High School Artists: Ages provided and the images should be family friendly. Artists must 15-18 • Young Adult Artists: Ages bring a photo or drawing of their intended chalk master19-22 piece, which will be • Adult Artists of approved at checkAll Ages: Ages 23-Up in. Sidewalk space All participants will be available on must pre-register for a first-come, firstthe event and can find served basis. registration informaEvents like the tion, guidelines and Chalk Walk would tips, and review phonot be possible withtos from previous out the sponsorship years’ events by visitsupport of local ing the Ashland Main Street Association Photo submitted by Tom Wulf businesses, resiwebsite at www. New this year, artists dents, and community organizations. MainStreetAshland. are encouraged to create sidewalk art Sponsorship org. Pre-registration throughout historic information can is open now through district streets. also be found on the Sept 15. The reservaMain Street website: tion fee for one 3x3 block is $5 and one 6x6 block www.MainStreetAshland.org. is $10. Payments can be made InformationsubmittedbyTom through PayPal on the web site, or paid by cash or check on the Wulf, executive director, Ashland Main Street Association. day of the event.

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was best remembered as bringing outstanding musicians to Ashland Coffee and Tea, where she was the co-owner for 7½ years and, secondly, cooking for multiple community events within Ashland and the Greater Richmond area. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A memorial service will be held at Saint James the Less Episcopal Church at 125 Beverly Road in Ashland. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland. com. ALFRED ROMAINE SR. Alfred A. Romaine Sr. went home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2016. He was born June 3, 1929, in Hanover, a son of the

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the boy no longer remembers the faces of the countless kids who laughed, the adults who

late Leroy and Ruth Romaine. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Sadie E. Romaine, and daughter, Doris “Tot” Romaine Saunders. He leaves to cherish his memory devoted son, Alfred Romaine Jr. (Lisa); stepson, Jerome Hughes (Donna); two daughters, Doylas Turner, known as “Dee or Doll,” and Samantha “Sammy Jo” Garnett; 10 grandchildren, Jerome “Snapper” Hughes, Michelle Samuel (Kendall), Shawna Bass (David), Amber Hunter, Kim Turner, Meagan SaundersSpearman (Kelvin), Lauren Hunt (Markus), Tiffany Romaine, Marty Garnett and Darien Romaine; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Christine Matthews; one sister-in-law, Eloise Romaine; two brothers-in-law, Paul Hughes and Raymond Freeman Sr.; a special devoted friend, Evelyn Anderson; devoted caregiver, Sarah Gresham;

and a host of nieces and nephews. Alfred delighted himself in the Lord. He joined Jerusalem Baptist Church at a young age where he served as an usher, and sang in the Male Chorus. Alfred worked at Flippo Lumber Mill for a number of years before retiring in 1995. Alfred loved having fun and enjoyed laughing and telling stories and his love stories with Sadie. His stories were classic, and ranged from his days butchering pigs, adventures in the military, and his skills playing baseball, which earned him the nickname “Speed.” No one ever heard the same story twice. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Doswell. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be found at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

equated a speech impediment with stupidity or the fools who openly expressed their distaste at his inability to speak. He remembers the friends and family who supported and

loved him, and never stopped talking to him even if some of those conversations took longer than normal. “But, not the ones who laughed,” the child said.

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