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Ashland Theater Foundation’s bid accepted to operate historic site

Station 10 hosts 9-11 ceremony

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SHLAND — Fifteen Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local years later, memories Hanover Fire Chief of September 11, 2001, Jethro Piland stands remain fresh in the minds in silence in a moment of silence of most that experienced the nation’s remembering the worst terrorist attack in history. many first responders Hundreds of Hanover County who lost their lives on residents gathered at the Station 10 September 11, 2001. Firehouse to recall and memorialize those tragic events at a ceremony sponsored by the Chickahominy Volunteer Fire Department. For younger members of the audience, the event was informative and designed to ensure Americans never forget that tragic day, and the men and women who paid the ultimate price on that crisp fall morning. For firefighters, police and EMS workers, it was a chance to see STATION, pg. 16

ASHLAND – The Ashland Theater Foundation (ATF) was the only nonprofit to submit a bid to lease and operate the historic Ashland Theater during last week’s regular Ashland Town Council. That bid led to council action which officially has the ATF at the helm of the historic landmark for 10 years. Mayor James Foley, in announcing ATF’s bid, also noted the new revitalization fund grant awarded by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. Clark Mercer, president of the Ashland Theater Foundation, submitted the bid to council. Town Manager Charles Hartgrove expressed full support of the ATF’s bid, and the lat-

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‘So very hard to go’ By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

Ashland Town Council accepted a bid from the Ashland Theater Foundation to lease and operate the historic landmark during the Sept. 6 regular meeting.

est draft of the lease agreement which revealed their desire to become the lessee. Council member and former Mayor George Spagna agreed with relief. “I believe there is an old Beatles’ tune called ‘The Long and Winding Road,’ and this

effort this evening doesn’t so much bring us to the end of that long and winding road — but it begins a new long and winding road,” said Spagna. In the first place, Spagna said, it wasn’t very clear where they see THEATER, pg. 2

Quilt exhibition to be displayed Sept. 27 at Montpelier Center

ONTPELIER – The Country School Quilters of Montpelier are presenting their exhibition, “A Quilt Show in the Village,” through Monday, Sept. 27, at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education. In 1989, 15 local quilters formed this group to share their knowledge and love of the quilting arts. This group, sponsored by Hanover County Parks and Recreation, is now comprised of more than 35 members drawn from Richmond and

surrounding counties. CSQ meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Parks and Recreation Building located next door to the Montpelier Center. For more information, go to countryschoolquilters.blogspot.com. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education is located at 17205 Mountain Rd.in Montpelier. For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit www.montpeliercenter.org.

Estelle Porter’s “eet your vegeez” is shown at the left and her “The Eyes Have It” is on the right. They are included in the Country School Quilters exhibition, “A Quilt Show in the Village.”

Images courtesy of The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education

ASHLAND — When opportunity knocks, it’s always important to stop and listen. When an assistant city manager’s position became available in Lynchburg, Ashland Town Manger Charles Hartgrove answered the call and decided to accept a new position in a new location. “I am at the point in my career where I have been very fortunate to be given the opportunity to serve as the chief administrative officer of three wonderful towns,” Hartgrove said. “That being said, I was searching for a community, and an organization, that is larger and more complex, while also having a history of being well managed. Lynchburg fits that description perfectly,” the 13year veteran said. But leaving won’t be easy. “Of course I have mixed emotions about accepting the new position and leaving see HARD, pg. 5

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Darrell Scott will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Ashland Theatre in Ashland. Scott’s album, “Couchville Sessions.” released on May 13 via Full Light Records and has been featured in The Associated Press, Garden and Gun, Rolling Stone and more. Described as an unconventional artist, Scott has always forged his own path. He has penned hit songs for mainstream artists, and has had songs covered by over 70 others, spanning from from Keb Mo’ to Mary Gauthier. In 2012, Scott recorded and toured as part of Robert Plant’s brilliant Band Of Joy, gaining him even more respect and admiration from a wider range of musicians in broader genres. “Couchville Sessions” is Scott’s first solo album since “Long Ride Home” in 2012. Scott’s approach to making music also

parallels the way he ahas chosen to live. Currently making his home outside of Nashville, on the Cumberland Plateau, he focuses on a sustainable lifestyle, heating with wood, utilizing solar energy and growing his food. The 14 songs on “Couchville Sessions” are a natural and inevitable product of this pure and unapologetic approach to making music and living life. The material on the album is comprised of mostly Scott’s originals, mixed with a few carefully chosen nods to “the masters,” including Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, and Townes Van Zandt. Scott tackles profound issues — demise of relationships in “Time To Go Away,” mortality “It’s Another Day To Live And Die” and depression in “Another Grey Morning” (James Taylor), but delivers them in such a way that there’s a sense and light and comfort in this collection. The musicians gathered together for this recording are a hand-picked group of virtuosos, including acclaimed English

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Darrell Scott will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Ashland Theatre in Ashland.

musician Danny Thompson on bass, percussionist Kenny Malone, steel guitar wiz Dan Dugmore, and Bill Payne (Little Feat/ The Doobie Brothers) on piano and organ. Special guest appearances include vocals by Peter Rowan, John Cowan, and a rare narration by Guy Clark.

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would exactly end up, but with the proposal submitted by the ATF, the input given by citizens and the deliberations and the discussions between town council and various constituencies, this is finally starting to come together. “I think the road is perhaps long and winding, but we can see what’s at the end, and that’s a good feeling. It’s been a long process, it’s been a healthy process and I’m happy to see us moving forward,” Spagna said. Council’s Sept. 6 meeting included several current issues. Town Attorney Andrea Erard recommended that the firm of Williams and Mullen was harnessed with the type of legal experience needed to handle representing the Town of Ashland in its case against the

Virginia Department Rail and Public Transportation’s DC2RVA high-speed rail proposal. Erard said she was impressed with the Richmond-based law firm and lobbying group’s ability to look at multi-faceted problems and still be able to “think outside the box.” Williams and Mullen submitted a proposal to the town asking to serve as its representation, which Erard was recommending approval of to council. “I believe they have the expertise and the experience to assist us best in moving forward,” Erard said. Vice Mayor James Murray announced his desire to assure the town was spending its money effectively in regards to their representation. “The question is how much are you going to spend to save the town, because we are talk-

ing about something that would destroy the town,” said Murray. Pointing out that the number he came up with was much higher than the number which was proposed, he said he was still very interested to make sure that their money was spent effectively and wisely. “I will say, in the conversation with this firm, I never at any point felt any concern or hesitation that this was a waste of time or effort. In fact, I left that meeting feeling excited we potentially had this incredible unexplored tool in our tool belt. We need to be doing absolutely everything that we can, because we are talking about saving the town. So this is just an extraordinarily important step,” Murray said. Hartgrove, who announced his resignation effective Oct. 31, along with Deputy Town Manager and Director of

Finance Josh Farrar, presented two options for council to take a look at in regards to hiring a new town manager. Council was faced with choosing between implementing an internal hiring process, or to hire external national recruiting consultants to be responsible for finding applicants. Weighing out the pros and cons between the two options, council discussed concerns such as putting too much work on town staff if an internal application process were to be implemented, as well as the costs that would come with hiring a national recruiting firm. Agreeing that Ashland has a lot of major issues its government is dealing with, council concluded that hiring an external company to operate the application process would be in the town’s best interest.

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HANOVER – Carolyn Garner, librarian, has announced the following upcoming programs at Hanover area libraries: Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library Teen Movie Night with Popcorn Bar at the Ashland Branch Library – 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, for ages 11 to 16. See a great movie on the big screen and customize your snacks. Bring a friend. A Popcorn Bar will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Genealogy Class at the Ashland Branch Library – 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Learn how to search for information to build your fam-

ily tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. (Basic computer experience is preferred.) You must call 804798-4072 or visit the library to sign up for this class. Computer Basics Class at the Ashland Branch Library – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12. Covers beginning computer skills like finding out about the parts of a computer, learning how to use a mouse, beginning to explore and search the Internet, and how to create and save documents with Microsoft Word 2010. Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library to sign up for this class. Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Party at the Ashland Branch Library – 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, for ages 5 to 10. Celebrate author Roald Dahl’s birthday at the library. Excerpts will be read from “The BFG,” make a Dream Jar,

and have fun. Cupcakes will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. “Leaving neither Wife, Child, nor Father” at the Ashland Branch Library – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15. James B. Upton will discuss his research on the Civil War origins of Ashland’s Woodland Cemetery, including the stories of soldiers buried there, the early history of the Slash Cottage Resort Hotel, and the town of Ashland. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library Mondays, Sept. 12, 19 see LIBRARIES, pg. 4

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| Death Notices & Funerals TRACY BAYLOR Tracy Moody Baylor, 53, of Ruther Glen, passed away on September 3, 2016. He is survived by his mother; father; one sister; a wife, Masonda Goodall; four children; one grandchild; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at H.W. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland.

STEVE CALDWELL JR. Steve W. Caldwell Jr., 52, of Montpelier, passed away suddenly after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Teresa O’Berry Caldwell, also of Montpelier; mother, Betty J. Caldwell; son, Joshua L. Caldwell; daughter, Mallory W. Caldwell; two grandCALDWELL daughters, Alivia and Saily; sister, Sherry A. Norris (Kenny); sister-in-law, Debbie Vincent (Gene); two brothers-in-law, Herbert O’Berry and Tommy Thompson; six nieces; six nephews; and numerous extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve W. Caldwell Sr. of Henrico; and his daughter, Elizabeth (Eli) W. Caldwell. A 1982 graduate of J.R. Tucker High School, Steve was an athletic standout who went on to play football at a semi-professional level. A lifelong entrepreneur, he began a sales career in his teens that extended over four decades, culminating in partnership in Office Interiors of Virginia, which he helped to build and grow into one of the most successful records management and corporate relocation firms in the MidAtlantic region. Steve was known for his keen wit and intelligence, as well his love of sports, especially the Virginia Tech Hokies and Washington Redskins. He was always quick with a joke, and will be remembered by all that knew him as a mentor, unwavering friend, and deeply devoted husband and father. Steve will be truly missed by everyone that was a part of his life. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a scholarship fund to be established in his memory will be accepted at a later date.

NELLIE DALTON Nellie Dalton, 78, of Ashland, passed away, peacefully, at home early Sunday, September 4, 2016. She is survived by her

seven children, Linda Olinger (Warren), Rose Vaughan, Blaine Dalton Jr. (Tammy), Joyce Locklear (Jadie), Donald Dalton (Tommy Ward), Wanda Cary (Mark) DALTON and Stephanie Ridenour (Mike). She also leaves behind many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 8, 2016, at the Ashland Church of God. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens.

SEBIRD HYLTON SR. Sebird Winfield Hylton Sr., 80, of Ashland, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by two sons, Sebird W. Hylton Jr. and Neil Hylton; and a brother, Posey E. “Jack” Hylton. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and served on the Ashland Police HYLTON Department for eight years. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church in Big Ridge Mountain, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ashland Moose Lodge for 38 years. He was a charter member of the Hatcher Cole Fraternal Order of Police. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gayle Daniel Hylton; daughters, Terri Aynn Shelton (Richard) and Beverly Hylton (David Stanley); grandson, Jacob T. Myers (Madeline); great-grandchildren, Jacob Lucas Myers and McKinley Pauline Myers; sisters, Dorothy Thomas and Shirley Kelley (Ray); brothers, Calvin Hylton and Douglas Hylton (Margaret Ann); caregiver, Elizabeth Reece; and dear friend, Mickey Hopkins. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Loving Funeral Home at 350 North Maple Avenue in Covington. Interment followed in the Hylton Family Cemetery in Earlhurst. Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. nelsenashland.com.

GLORIA JOHNSON Gloria Jean Johnson, 66, of Ashland, passed away on September 4, 2016. She

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was preceded in death by her parents, Gloria Mae and William Ware Sr. She is survived by her four children, Amy Rice and spouse, Scotty, Earl Johnson Jr., Jamy JOHNSON Dempsey and spouse, Jimmy, and Melissa Johnson and spouse, Brian Roth; her children’s father and lifelong companion, Earl Johnson Sr.; four grandchildren, Jason Kellerhalls, Jordyn Roth, Marissa Roth and Brison Roth; three sisters, Dorothy O’Connor, Linda Pitman and Brenda Henshaw; one brother, Bill “Bubba” Ware; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jean was a very loving, caring, and compassionate mother and grandmother. She was a friend to everyone. She was an avid animal lover. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2016, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the SPCA or the Hanover Humane Society. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland.com.

JANET RUEGER Janet Brooks Rueger, 94, of Richmond, died Monday, September 5, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Marcia Rueger. Janet ran the office at Meadow Horse Farm in Doswell, worked at Reynolds Metals Company, sold real estate and was the “Plant Lady” at Virginia Eye Institute. Her most RUEGER favorite thing in life was taking care of her plants and flowers. She will be laid to rest 10 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GRAYSON SHARPE Grayson Sharpe, 87, of Mineral, passed away on September 6, 2016. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and had worked as a drill operator for General Crush Stone Co. in Doswell. He was preceded in death by his wife, see OBITUARIES, pg. 8

and 26 – 10 a.m. Mother Goose (6 to 24 months with an adult) and 10:45 a.m. Family (all ages). Tuesdays, Sept. 13, 20 and 27 – 10 a.m. Toddler (2 years old with adult) and 10:45 a.m. Preschool (3 to 5 years old). For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Hanover Branch Library Magnet Mania at the Hanover Branch Library – 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept.10, for ages 5 to 10. Join in on cool, science related activities Snacks provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. Make a sensory bottle or magnetic slime. For more information, call 804-3656210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library Fridays, September 16, 23 and 30 – 10:45 a.m. Family (all ages). For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive. Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch Library Paws to READ at the Montpelier Branch Library – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. Call or visit the branch to sign up. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. Second Saturday LEGO Club at the Montpelier Branch Library – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept.10, for all ages. You bring your ideas, the library will provide the bricks. Buildings, superheroes, animals -- the sky’s the limit. Enter to win a LEGO

book, too. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. Storytimes at the Montpelier Branch Library Wednesdays, September 14, 21 and 28 – 10 a.m. Family (all ages). For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information. Teen Make & Take Movie Night at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, for ages 11 to 18. Looking for a fun, free night out with your friends? In September, make a Divergent faction-themed keychain while watching the movie. Dinner and beverages will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road. Alpacas Alive! at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. Meet live alpacas from the Rockville Alpaca Farm. Listen to stories about woolly friends, make an alpaca-themed craft, and take a look at alpaca fibers and yarn, too. Snacks will be provided by Friends of the Rockville Library. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road. Storytime at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library -Fridays, September 16, 23 and 30 – 10:30 a.m. Family (all ages). For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road.

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Ashland. This has been not only my workplace, but my home for the last 13 years,” said Hartgrove. But it’s the people and organizations of the Center of the Universe that he will miss the most. “I have built many relationships, both personally and professionally, with the people and institutions here in Ashland and Hanover County. That is what I will miss the most.” Hartgrove, 39, came to Ashland in 2003 and has overseen a government that is comprised of more than 100 full- and part-time employees. The town retired its last bond last year, and is one of the few communities that can boast of being a debt-free local government. Lynchburg City Manager Bonnie Svrcek chose Hartgrove after an extensive national search netted more than 50 viable candidates. “Bonnie Svrcek, the Lynchburg city manager, has an excellent reputation in local government management circles,” Hartgrove said. “While she was recently hired by the city council to serve as city manager earlier this summer, she has been in Lynchburg as the deputy city manager since 1999.” That experience and knowledge were aspects that made the new job appealing to Hartgrove who hopes that experience will enhance his expertise in local government. “She knows the community and the people as well as anyone. It will be a privilege to work for and learn from her.” The University of Virginia’s College at Wise graduate will assume his new duties on Nov. 2 at a reported annual salary of $135,000, but he’s already hit the ground running. “I have met with the lead-

ership team of the city and a handful of front line employees as well,” said Hartgrove. “They are a professional and charismatic group and I am excited about the opportunities to collaborate and innovate with them ahead.” The new assignment also features an expanded list of duties, something Hartgrove is also looking forward to. “The position itself provides me the opportunity to manage different facets of core government services that I have only worked with indirectly in my previous positions. I am very excited about the diversity of work the position provides.” During Hartgrove’s tenure in Ashland, major changes occurred. “The various town councils I have served have done a great job building relationships with external stakeholders, providing leadership, and making policy decisions that have led to the completion of many major projects (downtown revitalization, Hill Carter Parkway expansion, park improvements, investment in master storm water improvements) and changes in our workforce and operations that have improved our service delivery to the community,” Hartgrove said. In Hartgrove’s estimation, the town’s ability to attract professional leaders and staff has increased its efficiency and ability to serve the public better. “I am very proud of the talent and depth of our professionals that we have attracted to best serve our community. We have a strong senior leadership team with our deputy manager, department heads, and also have great frontline managers and employees,” he said. He also credits support organizations and town departments with making a major contribution to its success. “The Ashland Police

Department initially and continually achieving CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) accreditation is a constant high mark for our entire community and is a great example of the professionalism and passion our employees have for serving our citizens and businesses,” Hartgrove said. Even with those advantages, the town has faced its share of challenges recently that will confront Hartgrove’s predecessor when he or she is named. There’s a high-speed rail proposal that could have major impacts on Ashland and Hanover. “There is clearly a threat and an immediacy to the concerns with the rail proposals from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation,” Hartgrove said. “I believe town council is doing everything it can to understand the dynamics of the process, and inform state and federal decision makers with our concerns.” The small town has struggled with a serious homeless problem mainly due to the large number of declining hotels near the interstate that cater to these clients, mostly long-term residents. Town council has taken steps to alleviate the problem, but the real muscle has been provided by local civic and religious groups who have stepped up to assist displaced residents. “While there is still a lot of work to be done, I must congratulate our faith-based and non-profit organizations for helping us begin to make positive movement on the near-homeless population in Ashland,” he said. “I have made it very clear, and council has supported this through its leadership, vision, policy adoption, and financial investment, that every child should have the opportunity to live in safe and stable per-

manent housing. I believe that our partnerships with these various organizations will lead to continually positive action on these challenging and complex initiatives.” Hartgrove also has overseen efforts to clean up the Interstate 95 interchange that serves as a gateway to the city. “The businesses at the interchange are the first thing that our visitors see when coming into our town, and we need to work together to make sure that the entryway is not only vibrant, but safe and clean. I am optimistic about the future of that area of town and feel certain that we can find innovative ways to enhance the gateway,” Hartgrove said. He leaves knowing that the people surrounding him in Ashland and previous assignments have afforded phenom-

enal opportunities for a young county manager. “Professionally, I have been given the resources and the flexibility by all of the town councils I have served to make significant decisions that impact the way our organization functions,” Hartgrove said. “I am proud of our history of investing in our employees and making them the best they can be. One of my goals here was attract, identify, and develop servant-leaders at all levels of the town staff. We have accomplished that goal and I couldn’t be more pleased with our employees and the leadership, loyalty, and dedication they show on a daily basis,” he added. All things being equal, leaving Ashland was not an easy decision for Hartgrove, even with the expanded

career opportunities the move represents. Like many of the residents who call the town home, Hartgrove has become part of a special community. “Ashland will always have a special place in my heart. This community has been so supportive of me professionally and personally. My wife and I love the people of this town and that is what we will miss the most.” He also departs with a heavy sense of appreciation for a community that opened its arms to him in 2003. “Thank you, Ashland, for making me feel welcome when I arrived in 2003 and for making this a fantastic ride since then. I owe a debt of gratitude to the people of this community and am fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve the town. Ashland truly is the Center of the Universe.”

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In less than two hours, our world was changed forever By Laura McFarland Richmond Suburban News merica is good at remembering – until it isn’t. This weekend marked the 15th anniversary of one of the darkest days in recent American history: Sept. 11, 2001. It’s hard to believe it has been that long. Like most people alive at the time, I remember where I was that Tuesday morning – getting ready for the school day ahead in my college dorm room while my roommate took a shower. I turned on my television – something I rarely did in the morning – and was met with the sight of plumes of smoke billowing out the Twin Towers – the North Tower where American Airlines Flight 11 hit and the South Tower where United Airlines Flight 175 struck some 17 minutes later. Like many Americans at the time probably felt, my mind didn’t fully process what I was seeing at first as I stood there. The full impact of what was happening didn’t hit me then. To be honest, that day is such a blur of horror that pinpointing the moment I realized the United States was irrevocably changed seems trivial. We all remember what came after: American Airlines Flight 77 crashing into the Pentagon; the South Tower of the World Trade Center collapsing; United Airlines Flight 93 crashing into

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rural Pennsylvania; and the collapse of the North Tower. In just an hour and 42 minutes, our world was forever changed. And then the questions so many of us had: Did the United States just go to war? Are we under attack? Will there be more? This historic and tragic day was on many minds this weekend, especially the friends and families of the men, women and children who died that day. With the amount of events I cover, sometimes what stays with me after the stories are finished and the photos published are not whole events but little tidbits. One such moment occurred during a presentation that the Freedom Flag Foundation recently made to the Powhatan County School Board, asking for its continued support. The remark was made that no student being educated in K-12 today was either alive or old enough to likely remember first-hand the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Stop and think about that for a moment. What our children and teens know about one of the most defining moments in recent American history is only what we have told them – both the facts and the feelings of that day and the days, weeks and months that followed. And as much as we reinforce see FOREVER, pg. 16

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Celebrating the American worker By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s easy to lose sight of just how important American labor is to our very way of life, and how workers across the country rise daily and make our system work. It all begins with a buzzing alarm clock and millions heading off to perform the services and provide the goods that make life comfortable and enjoyable for a nation that is abundantly blessed. Listening to the current political campaign, I hear bleak predictions for the men and women who comprise our American workforce. The number of jobs lost and the numerous companies that have taken their business overseas is offered as evidence of a declining economic environment, and predicts a gloomy forecast for a nation. It’s certainly a fact that the number

of manufacturing jobs has declined steadily for more than a decade, and the reasons for that reduction are numerous and complicated. Simply, put, the nation’s economy changes as conditions dictate. The changes are uncomfortable for some and life-changing for others, but the decline of some elements of the economic cycle are not new or unique to our system. And American labor has always answered the call, and adjusted to the differing demands, providing a willing and qualified pool of workers to fill the needs of a changing economy. Across the South, many who once worked in numerous textile factories now are employed by car manufacturers. When I graduated from high school, many of my classmates began careers with companies that lasted a lifetime. Careers on the railroad or major manufacturers were prize

catches for graduates who didn’t want or need to attend college. Those opportunities are few and far between today, and most of us face a career reality that involves multiple employees and maybe even a career change or two. Through it all, the American worker has provided the solid and dependable cog in the nation’s economic wheel. With challenges and changes facing them, they continue to adapt and accept new circumstances in the labor market. It’s evident that our nation is reevaluating how we prepare our workforce. Attend any community college and you’ll find just as many adults in training programs as younger students. You’ll also notice an expanded list of certification programs that prepare students for jobs that could last a lifetime and provide the security that seems so elusive in a changing see WORKER, pg. 7

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Editorial stirs reader to express her opinion I am writing this in response to Melody Kinser’s editorial, “We’re approaching a very scary election,” published in the Aug. 24 Hanover Local. I’ll have to say the one thing we agree on is: We ARE approaching a very scary election!” First, because managing editors like yourself print biased, exaggerated editorials slanted toward your personal views and put it on the page entitled “The Local Views.” I was born and raised in Hanover County and lived there for 55 years and what you wrote is definitely not my view. So, since you, obviously, understand that ALL Americans have the right to freedom of speech, I expect to see this print in the next Hanover Local and thank you in advance. Yes, I believe you are right to be scared about the upcoming election. But, unlike you, my fear is that we are going to repeat what we have experienced for the last eight years. And, in my opinion, Hillary Clinton represents that. If having previous experience was the criteria for being president, then how did our current president get elected?

At least Donald Trump has business experience and is savvy enough to appoint qualified people to advise him. I am sure with his track record, if they don’t do a good job, he will fire them! Yes, Tim Kaine is Hillary’s for vice president, but he see LETTERS, pg. 7

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won’t be making the decisions. And, you say, no skeletons in his closet. Really?! It was comforting to hear that you knew the names of Ted Cruz, Newt Gingrich, Paul Ryan and Marco Rubio. These names, as well as Hillary Clinton, are all part of “the establishment” . . . and just maybe some of the American people are fed up with “the establishment” looking out for their personal interests instead of the welfare of the American people. I do favor a wall to keep ILLEGAL Mexicans out of our country or anyone else who is ILLEGAL. You conveniently forgot to insert the word “ILLEGAL” in your article! Donald Trump has never said he was against “legal immigrants.” And, why on earth would be welcome “ILLEGALS?!” I am tired of people like yourself intimating that Republicans are selfish, self-serving and just don’t care about others because

they don’t believe in “enabling” through a government that says, “I’ll take care of you.” Realistically, the government has no means to take care of anyone except through taxing the working American people. And their mismanagement of the Social Security program is a prime example of how they take care of the American people. Social Security was promised to older Americans to assist them in retirement years. It was not a “tax” but everyone who worked paid in . . . there was no option. So, now the government is saying that Social Security will run out of money soon. Really . . . do you think it might be that the government borrowed money from Social Security to pay for other things? And younger people are told you must pay in, but don’t rely on Social Security because it may not be there when you retire. How is that fair? I feel the answer is to “empower” people rather than “enable” them. “Fish for a per-

son and they will eat for a day.” “Teach them to fish and they will eat for a lifetime!” I If only 50 percent of Americans work, there is no way to sustain our current system . . . much less bringing in a lot of “ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS” who are not contributing. When we “empower,” we create responsible Americans who have a feeling of self-worth and accountability. When we “enable,” we are not ONLY doing our American citizens an injustice, it’s an injustice for legal immigrants as well! And to bring religion into this . . . shame on you! For the record, I am not a born-again Christian. However, I am definitely a Christian . . . my religion took the first time. Thank you in advance for printing another view. I feel certain there are others who read your paper and feel the same way I do, so please be fair and give us a voice.

4-H members live and learn at Virginia Tech Shelley Underwood, Blaine Street and Brittany Street, members of the Three Rivers Livestock 4-H Club, recently attended the State 4-H Congress at Virginia Tech. Here, the three enjoy what Rita J. Schalk, unit coordinator, 4-H, positive youth development, called “a little silliness during a busy week at Virginia Tech. The State Congress mission is to provide competitive and non-competitive educational experiences to Virginia teens including community service, working in a biotechnology lab, touring the veterinary school, trying out virtual reality, meeting professors in animal science and leadership and citizenship initiatives.

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economic environment. One leader at a local community college put it simply as he outlined new programs for two- and four-year career and technical students. “A good plumber makes

more than a lousy lawyer.” We appropriately take time to recognize and memorialize a number of our nation’s heroes, founders and historic figures. But, Labor Day is reserved to celebrate the ingenuity and tenacity of the American worker, an unshakable force who has never shied from the task at hand. It’s a well deserved recogni-

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tion of the millions of us who recognize and appreciate the right to work and enjoy the benefits of well earned paycheck. Where we perform or the techniques of how we perform that work may change as wants and needs dictate, but one vital element of our economic success will remain constant — the American worker.

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| News, Updates & Listings Thursday, Sept. 15 Back to School Night will be held at 6 p.m. at South Anna Elementary School.

Friday, Sept. 16 For the first time ever, Hanover Tavern Foundation will host comedy night featuring West End Comedy, a troupe of experienced and talented performers specializing in improvisational comedy. You can expect a “Whose Line Is It Anyway” style show, which means the audience is engaged and there are no scripts. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10. Show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www. hanovertavern.org.

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Saturday, Sept. 24 The Independence Ruritan Club will be having its semi-

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The HanoverLocal.

annual Brunswick Stew sale on at the Ruritan Clubhouse located behind Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Rd, (off Route 54 west of Ashland). The stew will be available from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for only $7 a quart. Quantity is limited. To reserve yours in advance, call 804-798-5171 or 804-7986579 by Thursday, Sept. 22. The proceeds from this activity will help provide three scholarships for the Class of 2017 at Patrick Henry High School. In conjunction with this stew sale, the Disciples Women of Independence Church are having a bake sale.

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.

Sunday, Oct. 9 Taylorsville Baptist Church located at 15415 Taylorsville Rd. in Doswell will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a day-long celebration beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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Ashland Chalk Walk to be held Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com 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, at the Ashland Branch Library plaza. Professional, amateur, and aspiring artists of all ages are invited to participate and demonstrate their skills to an appreciative public. Participants should pre-register

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Nina T. Sharpe; his daughter, Deborah Sharpe; his son, Steve Sharpe; his granddaughter, Jeannette Spitzer; and his grandson, Brandon Mason. He is survived by his son, Dennis Sharpe; his daughters, Lydia Sharpe (Robert), Patricia Poindexter (Jimmy) and Nina Guenther (Ulrich); his stepson, Howard

for the event at http://www. mainstreetashland.org.,/ where they also will find guidelines and tips, and can review photos from previous years’ events. The reservation fee for one 3x3 block is $5 and one 6x6 block is $10. Payments can be made through PayPal on the website, or paid by cash or check on the day of the event. Participants should bring a photo or drawing of their intended artwork. Chalk is provided by Main Street. Mitchell (Joy); his brother, Jack Sharpe (Joann); and his friend, Ann Bibb; along with his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016, at the funeral home. Interment followed in Hillcrest Cemetery in Louisa. For the online guestbook, visit www.lacyfh.com. Lacy Funeral Home in Orchid was in charge of arrangements.

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Hamlin avoids wreckage to claim RIR win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor HENRICO – As the checkered flag came out on the Federated Auto Parts 400, Kurt Busch spun out at the finish line and skidded into the infield. It seemed a fitting cap on a wild final race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup regular season. Denny Hamlin, on restart after restart following a machine-gun burst of cautions near the end of the race, handily fought off challengers to claim victory in a race punctuated by several wrecks after a largely uneventful first half. The race was slowed by just three cautions in the first 100 laps. It then went on a long stretch without any incident. But, starting at lap 202, the fireworks started in earnest – 13 additional cautions, including one red flag caution beginning at lap 365 following a multi-car pileup in turn three. “Wrecks is a part of NASCAR. It’s always been part of it for sure,” Hamlin said. “You’re getting down to the last race of the regular season. Some guys have a care factor that is really low right now. I think it’s just part of that.” Only one of the 16 cautions was triggered by something other than an accident: debris on the frontstretch on lap 223. A combination of aggressive driving and worn-out tires took

Kahne falls oﬀ Chase bubble By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News

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Emergency crews clear the wreckage from a large wreck on lap 364 involving Tony Stewart, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, David Ragan, Chris Buescher, Brian Scott, A.J. Allmendinger and Dylan Lupton in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway Saturday. Here they are preparing to separate Newman’s car (bottom) from Lupton’s car, which rode up over Newman’s car before gettng lodged between it and the retaining wall.

its toll, especially in the final 80 laps in which seven of the wrecks occurred. Most involved just one or two cars, such as Matt DiBenedetto’s hard slam into the outside wall in turn three after contact with Casey Mears.

The wreck in lap 364 did the most damage, triggering a 20-minute stoppage of the race while the wreckage was cleared from the track. Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman had been racing hard all night. As they headed into

turn three, Stewart came inside. Newman was squeezed and ended up hitting Stewart. The pair bounced off the inside wall and came back out, collecting Carl Edwards, David Ragan, Chris Buescher, Brian Scott, A.J. Allmendinger and Dylan

Lupton. After the cleanup, Stewart, Ragan, Scott, and Edwards were done for the night. That caution tied the track record for cautions during a see HAMLIN, pg. 12

HENRICO – It came down to the final restart for Kasey Kahne to try and make the Chase for the Sprint Cup in the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway. Kahne worked himself up to the fourth position after the race resumed following the lap 400 caution when the RIR-record 16th caution flag flew. Just Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr. and Brad Keselowski were in front of Kahne and he had the freshest tires. But, Hamlin broke away from the pack and Kahne got caught in the see CHASE, pg. 10

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Patriots’ smooth oﬀense overcomes Jaguars By Bryant Drayton For the Mechanicsville Local GLEN ALLEN – Back in 2014, the triple option was in its infancy at Patrick Henry. The Patriots had a new coach, Bryan Davis, and he had assigned freshman Hunter Hart to quarterback the offense. “I had no clue what I was doing,” Hart said. Against Lee-Davis that year, the Patriots ran the same 10 plays over and over. But they found a way to win. Much has changed at Patrick Henry. The offense moves more smoothly than before. On Friday night, it produced 275 yards of offense – all on the ground – and four touchdowns, as Patrick Henry pounded out a 35-25 win over Glen Allen. Justin McCowan carried 16 times for 109 yards. He credits his success to extra time spent in the weight room. “Bench press, squats, you name it,” McCowan said. Hart missed last week’s game with a sprained ankle. Instead of playing quarterback, he’s moved to wingback and linebacker in 2016. Travious Tyler has assumed the role of quarterback. Hart says he’s improved greatly since the spring. Tyler attempted only two passes. He completed neither. Patrick Henry scored a safety early in the game, then Joshua Guerrero (79 yards) scored his first of two touchdowns and Patrick Henry went ahead 9-0. The Patriots (2-0) never trailed;

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wash of the overtime restart and was unable to complete his Hail Mary chance at getting into the Chase. “I tried, I wanted to,” Kahne

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Patrick Henry’s Justin McCowan tries to shake off a Glen Allen defender in the fourth quarter of the Patriots 35-25 victory over the Jaguars Friday night.

their lead got as wide as 35-18 Hart said his ankle still hurts in the final minute. Glen Allen a little, but he couldn’t sit on the scored with 7 seconds left to cut sideline any longer. the final score to 10. Last year, Patrick Henry

said. “Denny was fast and the inside took off a little better. We got up there because of a right pit call. It worked out. We were in fourth at best. We ended up sixth. It was a good effort, just not good enough.” While the drama was high for about the last 100 laps or

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so about who would be in or out of the Chase, the standings stayed the same by the time the checkered flag flew as they were at the start of the race. Chase Elliott, Jamie McMurray, Austin Dillon qualified for the Chase for the Sprint Cup on points.

improved, but finished 4-6 and have high hopes. to lead the team. And touches missed the postseason. This After going 1-9 last year, of Bird’s style could be seen year, with its running backs and Glen Allen (0-2) hired former offensive line back, the Patriots L.C. Bird assistant Sal Camp see PATRIOTS, pg. 14 Chris Buescher qualified for the Chase by virtue of staying in the top 30 in points and using his win at Pocono Raceway to get in. Elliott, Dillon, Buescher and Kyle Larson qualified for the Chase for the first time, with Elliott and Buescher qualifying

in their rookie campaigns. “I just think we have to be thankful that we were able to get in tonight after the night we had,” Elliott said. From early in the race, some of the bubble drivers for the Chase saw their slim hopes dashed.

Ryan Blaney was the first, as he had contact with another bubble driver, Trevor Bayne, causing a tire rub and damage that led to him crashing on Lap 12 and causing significant damage. see CHASE, pg. 11

Busch dominates (again) for XFINITY Series win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Kyle Busch had a rough XFINITY Series run coming in to the Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway Friday night. Busch finished 37th in the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen. He finished 24th in the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway. He was determined to do better when he came to Richmond. He did. Busch, in the No. 18 NOS Toyota, took the lead from polesitter Austin Dillon on the 52nd lap, and held the lead for all but two laps afterward to earn his 84th XFINITY series victory and his 10th win (six in the XFINITY series) at Richmond. It was a gratifying end to a day that did not look so promising at the start. “It was unexpected, that’s for sure. It was the word of the night for me, anyways,” Busch said. “All things considered, in practice earlier on today, we just were kind of fighting it, just didn’t really feel very good. But

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Ryan Newman was also facing adversity all night. He was blocked in by Hamlin on pit road during one stop, slowing his departure from pit road. On the Lap 361 restart, Newman was in 10th and had a chance to make a run on the Toyotas that were dominating the race. But, he and Tony Stewart got caught up in a wreck on Lap 363 that ended any chance Newman had of winning the race to make the playoffs. “We’ll keep fighting like we always do,” Newman said. “It’s

[crew chief] Chris Gayle and his guys did a great job. They went to work and found some things wrong and then worked on it.” Still, it took a bit of a break to get in the lead. Dillon, driving the No. 2 Ruud Chevrolet, led from the start of the race until a caution on lap 50 when J.J. Yeley, in the No. 44 Zachry Toyota, bumped the No. 42 Katerra Chevrolet driven by Justin Marks in Turn One to send Marks spinning into the infield grass. Dillon fell back during the ensuing caution and Busch emerged at the head of the pack. Busch yielded the lead for just two laps – from 158 to 160 – to eventual second-place finisher Erik Jones in he No. 20 Dewalt Flexvolt Toyota. Jones’ second-place finish was his best out of three topfive runs at Richmond. “I just felt like I learned a lot about the track tonight and got better myself,” Jones said. “It’s funny, [Richmond] is nothing like Darlington, but the surface is very similar in the way it’s abrasive. It wears tires out. It’s slick pretty much the entire run.

For me, those are tracks I’ve bit here in the last few months always struggled at a little bit, to some of these tracks a little just my driving style. I feel like bit better.” Jones wasn’t the only one I’ve been able to adapt a little

just disappointing.” David Ragan was also caught up in the mess that was started by Newman and Stewart, which red flagged the race for over 20 minutes, giving Buescher the added cushion he needed to make the Chase. Buescher said that most of the race was all about “no risk.” When he came to pit on Lap 308 for a possible flat tire, his team urged him to not speed on pit road. “It’s obviously a big night,” Buescher said. “For a small team for us to pull it off, to get that win at Pocono and make the Chase, it’s pretty special.” McMurray fought back from being 24th on lap 360 to a sixth

place finish. “We’ve made huge gains and I’m really proud of all those guys,” he said. “I feel better about our chances this year versus last year.” Kyle Busch and Keselowski will start the Chase for the Sprint Cup at Chicagoland Speedway at the top of the standings followed by, in reseeded order, Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Truex, Matt Kenseth, Jimmie Johnson, Joey Logano, Larson, Stewart, Kurt Busch, Buescher, Elliott, Dillon and McMurray. Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at wfellin@ powhatantoday.com.

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Kyle Busch does a burnout after winning the Virginia529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway Friday.

needing to adapt. Busch’s car the race. had not been handling well all “It’s really tough here [in day, and wasn’t cooperating with the driver at the start of see BUSCH, pg. 13

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The 16 qualifiers for the Chase for the Sprint Cup gather for a group photo at Richmond International Raceway Saturday night. They are (front row, left to right): Brad Kezelowski, Chris Buescher, Martin Truex Jr., Chase Elliott, Kyle Larson, Jimmie Johnson, Austin Dillon and Jamie McMurray; and (back row): Kyle Busch, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Matt Kenseth.

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Cross country teams find changed landscapes By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor The 2016 cross country season brings the usual changes from graduation and the moving up of runners from the middle schools. But some changes are of the less-than-usual variety. Among them is the transfer of senior Grant Davis from Patrick Henry to Hanover. Davis, one of the Patriots’ former leaders, transferred to Hanover to make it easier to participate in the sports medicine program at the school. Lee-Davis is undergoing another kind of change: a boys team with a stronger off-season work ethic that should pay off when it comes time for postseason meets. Lee-Davis The Confederates boys will be led by a talented cadre of underclassmen. This summer, they worked hard and head cross country coach Neil Mathews is already seeing the benefits. “Last year I talked … about how much we didn’t run in the summer and how much it was going to be the trail of tears all year long,” Mathews said. “This year we ran in the summer and they’re seeing the benefits of it

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race. The ensuing run in which Hamlin steadily pulled away from both Larson and Martin Truex Jr., who barely edged Hamlin for the most laps lead during the night, 193 to 189. During that run, Truex yielded second place to Larson. Larson said the frequent restarts helped him as the race wound down. “I’m not good when it comes

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Nathaniel Good keeps a winning pace in a Capital District meet at Dorey Park Wednesday.

and they’re reaping the benefits and I think they will be real excited come the end of the year.” While some of his younger runners are banged up, Mathews expects them to heal up and be ready to contribute in postseason. His boys are led by Patrick Sutphin, Lane Johnson, Jack Ikenberry and Cole McAndrew,

all of whom are running well. Sprinter Jeremiah Hankerson has joined the cross country team and is making a contribution. “He’s a stud,” Mathews said. “When you’re a stud, you can run.” While the number of Confederate girls running is down, the Lee-Davis girls are well stocked with talent. The

team will be anchored by Desiree Horsley and Nicole Van Ess.

to the long runs,” Larson said. “I was actually liking all the cautions we were getting. I would pass a couple of cars each time we got a yellow. … We were able to find our way up front.” Even after the restart from the red flag on lap 365, the wrecking wasn’t over. At the start of what should have been the final lap, Reagan Smith cut a tire and spun into the wall in turn four to trigger a record 16th caution at RIR and to set up a dash for the finish between Hamlin and Larson for the

checkered flag once green flag conditions returned. It helped that Larson got fresher tires – and a favorable lane – for the final restart. He got the outside lane while Kyle Busch got the inside. “We were able to get four semi-fresh tires there,” Larson said. “Kyle Busch, he kind of got trapped [on the inside]. Where I was starting was on the outside, got a huge run along the top side. That was a lot of fun. “It was pretty crazy. It was almost like a video game, only

rookie mode. They were just way off the pace because they had a lot older tires. Wild finish for us.” Hamlin – whose crew chief, Mike Wheeler, told to stay on the track rather than pit – was not going to let the younger Larson beat him to the finish, getting a good jump at the green and pulling away until the end. “I’ve really never seen old tires win a race in a greenwhite-checkered, but it was just enough,” Hamlin said. “Just a great restart. I think that was

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Atlee Laney Owen has moved into the role as the Raiders’ top girl runner. “Laney should be one of the top runners in most of the races that she’s in,” said Atlee head coach Jim Triemplar. “But we’re

Davis, a senior, from Patrick Henry. But a long-time Hawk, junior Nathaniel Good, will battle Davis for the No. 1 spot on the team. “I think the biggest impact so far of having Grant around is on Nathaniel Good,” said Hanover head coach Cameron Hopper. “Nathaniel is a very good runner and it’s giving him someone to run with and run after. … It’s motiviatine hem to get at a higher level.” The top of their lineup is split among seniors and juniors, with seniors Isaiah Mathews, Jonathan Hudson and Will Chesley being in top group along with juniors Willie Sadler and Michael Chin. They also have a promising newcomer in freshman Cole Myers. The girls will be led by returners Mattie Grant and Courtney Rosser along with talented freshman Rachel Crytser. Those three will be supported by Shelly Underwood and Eve Sayles. “I’m very optimistic,” Hopper said. “If our top boys and girls can stay healthy, I think we’re going to do very well. … Our objective is to get through conferences and compete at a higher, regional level, Hanover The Hanover boys get and get a lot of kids through a boost from the transfer of to states.” fairly deep behind her.” Owen and Jessica Faulk will provide the bulk of the leadership, supported by a number of talented veterans: Cornelia Brower, Alex Douglas, Liana Favale, Jessica Roberson, Allison Stanley and Emma Sudol along with a number of fast newcomers. “I think we’ll be a pretty strong team,” Triemplar said. “In the conference, Albemarle will be the biggest challenge. Hopefully, we’ll be able to challenge them.” Connor Moses returns to anchor the boys team. He and Cameron Helmlinger should be among the Raiders’ top two boys. But they’ll get a lot of pack support from Zach Berenson, Josh Bowers, Jake Dehetre, Conor Helmick, David Martin, Adam Prousalis, Rehan Saeed and Nate Wells. “The key is going to be how low a number are we going to get out of those top two or three runners,” Triemplar said. “Because once we start coming in, we’re going to come in. When we get our first one in, there’s going to be a bunch of them behind.”

key for us, to get into turn one cleared. … It would have definitely hurt to let it slip away on the last restart.” As the main pack of cars arrived at the finish line, Kurt Busch began his spin – which would have triggered a 17th caution had the checkered flag not come out. Powhatan Today sports editor Billy Fellin contributed to this report. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Denny Hamlin holds up his trophy after winning the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway Saturday.

Sophomore bests field in Pole Green XC Classic By Dylan Garner Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Amid a deep and talented Deep Run roster fronted by upperclassmen, Lily Snow’s quality and consistency in her freshman year of cross country may have flown under the radar. With a breakout race in the first week of cross country season, there’s no more flying under the radar for Snow. Snow, a sophomore, took first place in the girls varsity race at the Pole Green Classic at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville on Saturday, clocking in at 19:22.23 and leading the race from nearly start to finish. In the transition from her freshman to sophomore year, Snow was able to bring real experience and spend a full summer working out with her team, which she didn’t have as an incoming freshman last year. “She’s going to have a huge jump. She’s been doing an excellent job training this summer,” said Deep Run coach Drew Spicer. “Last summer, before ninth grade, she really wasn’t doing that much. It’s just a totally different ball game.” Snow won a small meet — the first of the season for the Wildcats — at Crump Park on Wednesday, but on Saturday she was put to the test with Glen Allen seniors Rebecca Fagan and Caroline Robelen and competitors from in and out of Richmond racing her at Pole Green.

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Richmond], because you practice either early in the morning with no rubber on the race track. You qualify during the

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Hanover’s No. 1 golfer Ward Wilkinson gets a celebratory drenching by Patrick Henry golf coach Dave Hudak after Wilkinson shot a 6-under-par 29 in a match against both the Patriots and Atlee at Hanover Country Club Thursday. “It was

unreal,” Ward said of his performance, which had the course abuzz. He began with a birdie on the first hole, but a birdie on “one of the longest putts I’ve ever made in my life” on the third hole set the tone for the day.

By the first mile, she held a 7-second lead. At about two miles, the gap was 23 seconds. She cruised to victory against a bunch of girls she’ll be seeing frequently through November. “It was good. I know those girls from Glen Allen are really good, a lot of girls out here are really good,” Snow said. “So it’s

a good confidence booster for me throughout the rest of the season.” Fagan and Robelen finished second and third, respectively, to lead the Glen Allen girls to a back-to-back team title at the meet. The Deep Run boys won the title on their side, with Bashir

Mosavel-Lo, Zachary Levet and Matthias Cannon finishing second, third and fourth. MosavelLo, last year’s winner, was runner-up to Oscar Smith’s Peter Smith (15.47.69). Midlothian claimed second place in the team standings in both races. Glen Allen coach Jenn Ennis

was looking for her two senior standouts to perform well, along with Ashley Henneberger, a junior who missed the postseason last fall with an injury, and the younger members of the team. After succeeding in their first big meet of the season, Ennis is trusting Fagan, a first-

heat of the day. You never really have the conditions you’re going to race in at night,” Gayle said. “So you never really feel 100 percent about where your car is and where it’s going to be for night. “You kind of know what

you need to adjust at night, but you kind of just – the better it is in the daytime, the more you kind of know you can put those adjustments in and you’ll be good. “But when you’re not really good during the daytime, you don’t necessarily have that

confidence. I think that was one of those days for us.” That changed after the first pit stop. “My guys had an awesome pit stop and got me out front,” Busch said. “Chris Gayle made some really smart adjustments

to it there that first time on pit road and after than it was lights out. Man, it was on a rail from there.” Brad Keselowski, in the No. 22 Fleetwood RV/REV Group Ford, finished third. Virginia native Elliott Sadler finished

team All-Metro selection last fall, and Robelen, the area’s fastest 1,600-meter runner in the spring, to develop as leaders as the Jaguars push for a Conference 11 title. “I think that they’re starting to come into their own; now they’re kind of getting used to it,” Ennis said. “They’ve been working really hard. They work together — they’re best friends — and I think it demonstrates that chemistry is pretty important to the success of a team.” Dylan Garner can be reached at dgarner@timesdispatch.com. Boys Team scores: Deep Run 42, Midlothian 45, Lee-Davis 76, L.C. Bird 141, Woodbridge 166, Brentsville District 178, Glen Allen 186, Spotsylvania 214, James River 220, Patrick Henry 282, New Kent 286, Oscar Smith 293 Top 10 runners: 1. Smith (OS) 15:47.69; 2. Mosavel-Lo (DR) 15:55.50; 3. Levet (DR) 15:25.25; 4. Cannon (DR) 16:28.25; 5. Etka (MID) 16:53.36; 6. Sutphin (LD) 16:58.83; 7. Warfield (MID) 17:10.18; 8. Robb (MID) 17:10.53; 9. King (BD) 17:15.40; 10. Misencik (WB) 17:17.03. Girls Team scores: Glen Allen 60, Midlothian 64, Brentsville District 74, Deep Run 102, James River 123, Lee-Davis 133, Woodbridge 171, Washington and Lee 226, Patrick Henry 248, New Kent 251, Spotsylvania 277 Top 10 runners: 1. Snow (DR) 19:22.23; 2. Fagan (GA) 19:38.53; 3. Robelen (GA) 19:44.19; 4. Goetz (BD) 19:55.77; 5. Rice (BD) 19:56.78; 6. Johnson (MID) 20:14.82; 7. McClintick (JR) 20:23.02; 8. Henneberger (GA) 20:28.98; 9. Broglin (WL) 20:33.97; 10. Luther (BD) 20:38.58.

fourth in his No. 1 OneMain Chevrolet and remains on top of the XFINITY Series points standings with a 58-point lead over Daniel Suarez. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Yellow Jackets’ Frederick too much for Averett yard pass to set up Bowman’s touchdown. Vairo wasn’t asked to do much with his arm, completing 11 of 15 passes for 147 yards. He added 46 yards on the ground. Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Chip Knighton For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Averett entered Saturday winless against in-state rival Randolph-Macon and finished the day the same way despite a decent statistical performance and a feisty first quarter. The difference? The Cougars don’t have Tre Frederick. The sophomore, the reigning Old Dominion Athletic Conference offensive player of the week, rushed for 177 yards and two touchdowns, added a long touchdown reception and generally gained yards at will. Meanwhile, the Yellow Jackets shut out the Cougars over the final three quarters to remain unbeaten with a 44-10 victory at Day Field. Randolph-Macon took control with a 17-point second quarter that turned a 10-7 deficit into a 24-10 lead after Seth Yurgel drilled a 33-yard field goal with less than a second remaining before halftime. The Cougars (1-1) couldn’t muster any drive outcome better than a pair of missed field goals the rest of the way. “We got off to a little bit of a slow start on both sides of the ball,” Randolph-Macon coach Pedro Arruza said. “The thing that I’m happiest about is that we didn’t panic when things weren’t going our way early on.” Averett pulled into the lead late in the first quarter on a Cole Westberry field goal, but still came away from the drive disappointed. After Travis Jones ran 35 yards to the RandolphMacon 3-yard line, the Cougars appeared to get a bit of luck when center Jake Comer’s snap bounced off quarterback Kelly Hall’s hands, but went straight to running back Sean Bowman. He corralled the ball and sprinted left for a touchdown, but the

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Randolph Macon’s Tre Frederick gets around some Averett defenders and heads downfield in the Yellow Jackets’ win.

score was called back for holding, and Averett had to settle for three points and a 10-7 lead. “We didn’t have a very good first quarter, at all,” Arruza said. “We hung in there and tried to figure some things out. They gave us some different looks that were a little bit different than what we had seen on film, and we had to make some adjustments on the fly. I was happy with the way that the kids responded.” The Yellow Jackets (2-0) did more with a similar bit of good fortune to take the lead. On third down, quarterback Joseph Vairo lost the ball on a big hit, but sophomore tight end Sean McDonald snatched the ball out of the air and bulled his way for

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a first down. The play set up a five-yard touchdown run from Eric Hoy that put RandolphMacon up 14-10. In addition to his heads-up recovery, McDonald led the Yellow Jackets with five catches for 48 yards. “He’s been a very pleasant surprise,” Arruza said. “He’s a much more physical player than he was last year. He made a bigtime play on that third down where he broke all those tackles after the batted pass. He’s emerging as a big-time player in the offense.” Vairo followed that with a six-yard scoring run, his second score of the day following a 62-yard touchdown pass to Frederick on the Yellow

Jackets’ first drive. On that play, Frederick snuck out of the backfield on a wheel route and got behind the defense for an easy pass and score. “We’re getting to a point where there’s not as much communication needed,” RandolphMacon center Jay Hausler (Atlee High School) said. “We can predict what the other person’s going to do since we’ve had a cohesive unit throughout camp and the first two weeks.” He added his second touchdown on a 7-yard run in the third quarter and his third on a short run in the waning minutes, sandwiched around a Vairo rushing score. Meanwhile, the Randolph-Macon defense wasn’t giving Hall any room to

breathe, sacking him five times. Despite his dangerous evening, Hall was a bright spot for Averett, passing for 276 yards, with 221 going to Terrance Owens. The senior caught a 62-

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in the new Glen Allen team. The Jaguars operated a power running game with freshman Devin Flowers (6-foot-2, 225 pounds). He carried 29 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns. Alex Faniel, a senior quarterback committed to Mississippi, was judicious with his passing

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R-MC – Frederick 62 pass from Vairo (Yurgel kick) A – Bowmann 7 run (Westberry kick) A – Westberry 28 FG R-MC – Hoy 5 run (Yurgel kick) R-MC – Vairo 6 run (Yurgel kick) R-MC – Yurgel 33 FG R-MC – Frederick 9 run (kick failed) R-MC – Vairo 2 run (Yurgel kick) R-MC – Frederick 1 run (Yurgel kick) RUSHING A: Sean Bowman 9 carries 52 yards, Travis Jones 2-36, Kelly Hall 11-12, Christian Bratton 1-6; R-MC: Tre Frederick 32-177, Eric Hoy 959, Joseph Vairo 11-46, De’Angelo Barr 3-17, Joe McBride 1-5, Colin McFadden 1-4, Yonis Blanco 2-4, Sean McDonald 1-(minus 3). PASSING A: Kelly Hall 17 completions 33 attempts 220 yards 0 interceptions; R-MC: Joseph Vairo 12-16-167-0, Eric Hoy 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING A: Terrance Owens II 7 receptions 165 yards, Myles Bennett 5-32, Michael Barbour Jr. 2-11, Christian Bratton 1-5, Travis Jones 1-4, Sean Bowman 1-3; R-MC: Tre Frederick 2-59, Sean McDonald 5-48, Eric Hoy 1-27, Willie Schaub 1-20, Yonis Blanco 1-6, Harrison Smith 1-5, Christian Redman 1-2..

attempts. He completed 13 of 17 passes for 165 yards, a touchdown and an interception. His one mistake was a downfield lob he underthrew to his receiver. Devyn Coles picked of the ball and returned it 70 yards for a touchdown. “That’s a different Glen Allen team,” Hart said. “I’ll give them props. They’ve toughened up. I was surprised.” Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch.com.

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Naturalization Ceremony set at Scotchtown Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – For the 12th year, Patrick Henry’s

home, Scotchtown, will be the scene of a Naturalization Ceremony. At 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 14) — Constitution Day – immigrants from the world over will become a United States citizen at the home of the “Orator of the Revolution!”

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remember colleagues and comrades who selflessly offered their lives in an effort to save others. More than 400 first responders reported to the World Trade Center that fateful morning and never returned. Their memories were the focus of many of the speakers who took the podium and praised their efforts, symbolized by a collection of American flags assembled on the Station 10 lawn, one for each fallen hero. Jim Hurtubise, president of the CVFD said the day was a day to remember. “Today, we honor the lives of 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, 55 members of the United states Military, and one K-9, who paid the ultimate sacrifice for countless Americans,” Hurtubise said in a letter addressed to attendees. “We will honor the legacy they left behind and the bravery and courage that our current firefighters, law enforcement officers and military exude to this very day,” he added. The crowd also heard remarks from one man who was there on September 11, 2001. Lt. Clarence Singleton of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) is a decorated Vietnam veteran and a decorated former New York City firefighter. Singleton responded to the first Trade Center bombing in 1993, and volunteered for

The ceremony will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scotchtown, which is located at 16120 Chiswell Lane in Beaverdam. Lauren Gwaley, associate director of public relations and marketing for Preservation Virginia, said, “We invite the

duty on September 11, 2001where he was seriously wounded. Station 10 held its first memorial service in 2011 on the 10th anniversary of the attack. In 2009, the department acquired pieces of the actual destroyed structures and a volunteer committee designed and unveiled a memorial at the entrance to the station. Artist Henry Kidd also was inspired by

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Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland, left, Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, and artist Henry Kidd all spoke at the ceremony

the terrible events on 9-11. A month later, he designed and painted a memorial and presented a copy to every department involved in the four attacks. Kidd has visited New York numerous times and has accumulated an impressive collection of artifacts from the attack. Many of them

public to witness this moving and patriotic event, held on Constitution/Citizenship Day, no less. Included with the ceremony is a tour of the grounds and home.” For more information, call Preservation Virginia at 804648-1889.

were on display in the Station 10 garage. Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, spoke on behalf of elected officials, many of the, present for the ceremony. He said the event is an emotional reminder that we can never forget the sacrifices made on that day. “This was a very moving event, and I’m glad to see so many people turned out to support it,” Fowler said. Hanover Fire-EMS Chief Jethro Piland credited the Chickahominy volunteers with planning and organizing Sunday’s event that signified the 15th anniversary of the bombing. “They received a piece of the Twin Towers and created a monument in front of the station. They built that memorial themselves,” Piland said. Piland said the event allows him the opportunity to express respect for the fallen heroes, but also affords him a chance to recognize the men and women who serve today. “It not only gives me the opportunity to pay tribute and honor those who died, but it also gives me a chance to embrace my own responders and let them public know how proud I am of them,” the chief added. V.M. Frayser, a lifetime member of the CVFD, talked about his memories of the eventful day, summing up the feelings of many who attended the memorial service. “It’s a day that changed me. It’s a day that changed you. It’s a day that changed America.”

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these lessons with talk about supporting our troops and coming together as a nation, it is still a history lesson now for them, like the Civil Rights Movement, Watergate, the Berlin Wall coming down or Nelson Mandela being released from prison. There is something so heartbreaking about that at the same time as it is comforting, because, really, we may want them to know the impact of that day, but we wouldn’t wish them to have to experience it to better understand. Time passes, we heal and we move on with life and all of its varied ups and downs. And to the next generation, our history becomes just that: history. Except, it’s not really. Because we still have American troops serving in foreign lands as a consequence of the events that followed 9/11 and know that too many more have died in the last 15 years. Because we have a presidential debate going on where banning an entire religion worth of people and building a wall between us and a neighbor are real topics for debate. Because security checks in airports aren’t just a routine precaution. What my mind keeps going back to is a simple question:

What next? Yes, we remember. We have no choice—the images of that well documented day are burned in our psyches. Following 9/11, I was proud to see so many Americans come together to send the message that they wouldn’t let terrorists make them afraid to live life. I am not talking about the ignorant nationalism that saw people painting a religion with millions of people with the same brush. I am talking about the way words like solidarity and unity were reinvigorated and embraced. Patriotism as a real feeling and not an abstract concept or a means to promote a single ideology was probably the highest it has been since World War II following 9/11. I will admit that I did not know a single person who died in the 9/11 attacks, so I would never presume to speak for what they would want. What I do know is that this one individual’s way of honoring their memories will be in the way of a remembrance of what the nation lost with their passing and a hope that the United States we strove to be after that horrific day can be a reality with or without the inane patter of the political season that always seems to chip away at that dream with its divisiveness. Laura McFarland is news editor of Powhatan Today and Cumberland Today.

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