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Road closing dismays residents By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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ANOVER -- While construction on the courthouse moves closer and closer to completion, some neighbors in the area are not pleased with other changes taking place in the courthouse area. A small connector road that joins St. Paul’s Church Road and U.S. 301 near the Hanover Tavern was closed during construction, but neighbors thought the inconvenience was only temporary. Their beliefs were bolstered by the lack of information provided by the county regarding the project that includes plans to permanently close the road and provide a paved walkway across U.S. 301. Resident Frank Delano said the connector road provided good sight distance for drivers entering U.S. 301, and the alternative offers a lesser degree of safety for area residents. “This will ultimately lead to more accidents,” Delano said. “Why did you keep this a secret? Why did you want to hide this from us,” he asked members during a public comment period at last Wednesday’s meeting of the Hanover
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An errant stop sign is all that’s left of a short extender road that once connected St. Paul’s Church Road and U.S. 301. Some neighbors are not happy with the closing.
County Board of Supervisors. Delano said he did receive some letters but none outlined the permanent closure of the connector road. He said the failure to be transparent has resulted in a lack of trust in his local government. “Is this your idea of public notice and open government?” Delano questioned. He conceded that little can be done at this point to rectify the error and reopen the road, but he did promise to “inspect every inch” of the new sidewalk to ensure it meets each and every ADA (Americans
with Disabilities Act) requirement. Mabel Nelson lives next to Delano and expressed similar concerns regarding safety. “You invaded our world and made changes that are unsafe and ugly.” “You have treated us with contempt by messing up our everyday lives,” she added. Delano suggested the county form a committee to study pedestrian safety in the courthouse area. Chairman Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam District, took the somewhat unusual move of responding to Nelson and Delano’s questions. “I will apologize for myself and the county for what has gone on,” Stanley said. “I didn’t realize the road was being closed either.” He also addressed the pedestrian safety concerns raised by Delano and Nelson. “ I will take you up on that offer to see if we can make things safer in that area.” In other matters, Director of Public Utilities Mike Flagg provided an update on activities at the Hanover Airport and current improvements that are underway. Tree trimming in the area has increased see ROAD, pg. 2
Ashland Main Street Association’s Chalk Walk brings color to life in town By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – The streets of Ashland’s historic downtown district came alive with colors Saturday as the Ashland Main Street Association hosted its 7th annual Chalk Walk. Artists of all ages displayed their talents on the streets and sidewalks throughout that area of the town. This year’s theme was “Yellow Brick Road,” paying tribute to the classic movie, “The Wizard of Oz.” Once completed, the Yellow Brick Road will serve as a new pathway the Main Street Association is planning for artists and families to explore throughout the historic district streets. The Chalk Walk event has flourished and continued to
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The Ashland Main Street Association’s annual Chalk Walk featured a “Yellow Brick Road” theme this year, with artists connecting the path. At right, a flying monkey kept with the tie to “The Wizard of Oz.” This was the seventh year the association hosted the event in the town.
grow. According to the Main Street Association’s website, this is due to the “desire by their board of directors and Ashland-area artists to raise see CHALK, pg. 3
Naturalization ceremony welcomes new citizens By Rachel Lindsey for The Hanover Local BEAVERDAM – Patrick Henry’s home, Scotchtown, was the scene last week of the 12th annual Naturalization Ceremony in which over 50 people became United States citizens after taking an Oath of Allegiance. They represented more than 30 coun-
tries, including India, Egypt, Vietnam and Guatemala. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the ceremony took place at the Beaverdam home of the “Orator of the Revolution,” just two days shy of Constitution Day, which recognizes the U.S. Constitution and those who have become naturalized U.S. citizens. Convening the proceedings was the
Honorable Roderk C. Young, United States Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. After administering the oath of allegiance, Judge Young was the first to formally address the group: “Congratulations and welcome to the United States as American see CEREMONY, pg. 7
As they become United States citizens, the group takes the Oath of Allegiance. Rachel Lindsey for The Hanover Local
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SOL scores mean full accreditation for Hanover schools By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- It’s hard to hide good news. With state accreditation data from recent SOL (Standards of Learning) scores sitting at the Capitol under embargo until a day after the Hanover County School Board met last week, but the look on superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools Dr. Michael Gill’s face revealed the positive results. “We do not believe that SOLs tell the full story of the success of a child, the success of a school, the success of a school division, an individual teacher or a classroom,” he said. “Standardized test scores can never say everything,” Gill told board members. “Having said that, we are very proud of our standardized test scores, but we are also proud of success in other areas and recognize there’s also room for growth in some areas.” Although Gill couldn’t release accreditation results, his implication was clear. “I cannot officially say anything about our accreditation status, but, suffice it to say, we were fully accredited last year and I do not see anything changing,” Gill said. A performance report is presented annually to board members so they can gauge which
areas need attention, and where the system is meeting its goals. “This is a moment where we get to shine and highlight some of our successes. These are outcome-based successes but we also have a lot of suc-
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Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, provided Hanover County School Board members with an update on the first day of school in Hanover County, and revealed latest test scores that resulted in full accreditation for all Hanover schools.
cesses that happen along the way,” said Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent for instructional leadership. “They’re measured in children’s smiles; they’re measured in the notes that go home and are posted on refrigerators, and they’re measured in those ah-ha
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moments when you see a flash in a students eyes,” Greif added. “There are a lot of numbers up here but we are well aware that every number represents a student,” said Nancy Disharoon, director of accreditation and accountability. Those results indicated that Hanover students met or exceeded state averages in all areas. They also revealed some areas where emphasis should continue: programs that assist language skills currently in place in elementary schools will be expanded to middle schoolers who are having difficulty with reading. “We are performing at a high level but we still have room to grow,” Disharoon said. Regarding writing and those test scores, Desharoon said Google Classroom has made a real difference in improving those skills in Hanover. The program allows teachers to monitor a student’s work as they progress and offer suggestions or ideas in real time. Science scores remained strong in this year’s data, and Disharoon said students are learning to make critical observations, interpret data and draw conclusions. History scores also remained above the state average, and Disharoon said the emphasis in that area will incorporate goals in other areas such as reading. She said teachers would opt for more essay type questioning versus multiple-choice tests. Math scores ranked Hanover at the top of the list among the top 15 largest school divisions
in the Commonwealth. By the time many students enter high school, they have completed algebra and geometry, and students are embracing the increased rigor of course offerings. “They are embracing rigor and taking advantage of what we have to offer,” Desharoon said. More than 1,800 middle school students took world language classes last year. Although enrollment figures for AP (Advanced Placement) and IB (International Baccalaureate) programs was slightly down, the number of course offerings for these students increased. Latest figures indicate the county remains atop the state list of on-time graduation rates. Career and Technical classes are enjoying a noted increase in all four Hanover high schools, and that trend is expected to increase even more in coming years. Last year, CTE (Career and Technical Education) students earned more than 1,600 certificates in various paths of study that will enhance their chances of gaining employment in their desired field. Gill summed up the results: “Again, I think it’s worth repeating that in every single SOL test, we were at or above the state average. We saw growth in many areas, and the slips were minor.” He said the system would continue its mission relying on a simple philosophy: “Good is not good enough when better is an option.”
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Flagg said the Eastside project will provide needed space for corporate jets and hangars are proposed, as well as a terminal in the future. The goal is to utilize that portion of
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sight clearance for pilots, and a major project on the east side of the airport, a portion that backs up to Totopotomy Creek, is moving forward.
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Active shooter event to be held Sept. 22 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will once again host a presentation and discussion about “Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Situation� at
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, in the Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting room. Those planning to attend are urged to arrive early to check in. The Sheriff’s Office hosted this event on July 14 to an audience of over 200 people.
Seating is limited, so register by contacting Deputy Jim McLaughlin at 804-365-6335 or email jpmclaughlin@ hanovercounty.gov as soon as possible. The presentation will focus on historical case studies and current best practices.
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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Woodbridge Road.
Suspect damaged victim’s property in the 8100 block of Atlee Road.
Suspect fled scene of accident in the 14500 block of King Road.
Suspect forged items in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 14100 block of Proffitt Farm Road.
Suspect obtained items fraudulently in the 9600 block of Cavalin Court.
Suspect obtained item(s) fraudulently from the 7500 block of County Complex Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 7000 block of Dodsworth Lane.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Suspect stole items in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance in the 7100 block of Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 7600 block of Left Flank Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 6500 block of Cold Harbor Road.
Suspect threatened victim in the 7500 block of County Complex Road.
Suspect obstructed justice in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike and Cold Harbor Road. Suspect stole items from listed location in the 8400 block of Times Dispatch Blvd. Suspect stole items from listed location in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Rd.
Suspect fled scene of accident in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike. Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
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Suspect stole items from listed location in the 6300 block of Queens Lace Road. Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
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awareness of the arts in Ashland through the production and display of art for all ages.� Artists filled the Ashland Library Plaza on Saturday and worked on painting the yellow brick road, along with other designs surrounding it. Local artist Derrick Nester, who focuses his art on tattoos, murals and paintings, painted a picture of one of the flying monkeys from the movie. “Well, their theme was ‘Yellow Brick Road,’ so I figured I’d throw something from
Suspect assaulted victim in the 14100 block of Stuart Oaks Drive.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 9100 block of Atlee Road.
Suspect stole items from listed location in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way. Suspect was in possession
‘The Wizard of Oz in there,’ � Nester said. Nester also said they normally don’t have a particular theme to the event, with this year being the first time. The Main Street Association’s idea behind the Chalk Walk is for local artists to create public art. The images produced were intended to brighten the area and to provide a creative venue for the participants and the community. Participants were encouraged to bring a design, sketch, photo or drawing they had personally created in preparation for the event to add a more special, unique touch to the public display of art. Among them were seasoned artists,
of a controlled substance in the 7200 block of Jackson Avenue. Suspect assaulted victim in the 8000 block of Darva Glen. Suspect stole items from listed location in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard.
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Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance in the 500 block of South Washington Highway. Suspect damaged victim’s property in the 11100 block of Hopson Road.
young adults, college students, middle and high school students, as well as children and parents. The children and parents began the Yellow Brick Road journey in the library plaza parking lot by developing unique and original works of art along the planned pathways. Adding to the creativity, middle and high school artists extended their drawings outward from the library on to paths leading to the storefronts. Finally, college students, young adults and seasoned artists developed their own special works of art along the streets of the historic district.
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Regretting the stories we missed along the way of life By Melody Kinser Managing Editor e often don’t realize what we missed in life until it’s too late. For instance, with five newspapers behind me, why didn’t I think to take notes about my co-workers, stories covered, celebrities interviewed, and how each publication had its own personality? The same holds true about family. My maternal grandfather brought my grandmother and their two daughters from a rural farming area in eastern Kentucky to the coalfields of southwestern West Virginia for what he believed would be a better life for them. (Their family eventually totaled five daughters; my mother was number four.) Grandpa worked hard and achieved a goal: He became a mine boss. He was a tall man and you didn’t think much about the sacrifices he made going down in the earth until you’d see the scars on his legs. This would happen when he’d cross his leg and his pants leg would rise. If he complained, no one knew about it. Sadly, Grandpa died the week of my high school graduation. As I got older in my career, I thought so many times about the stories I missed by not having taken the time to learn more about his life. Sure, I’d spend Saturday afternoons watching Westerns or rasslin’ (that’s right, rasslin’, not wrestling) with him when I was a kid, but, as childhood passed and other interests increased, my social life became the priority. With pride, I can say that my grandfather made an impact on many lives after he reached his goal. As a mine boss, he supervised countless miners through the years and helped so many of them qualify for black lung benefits. Now, I’m not a rural type person and, quite frankly, never took much interest in visiting the home place in Martin County, Kentucky. Despite that, Grandpa had many stories to tell that should have been written about and shared. My brother-in-law continues to go through boxes of my sister’s belongings. She was a genealogist, so he has plenty to keep him busy. He recently found a leather-bound book that was a calendar. It was a journal/diary my grandmother kept before marrying my grandfather. Mom is now learning more about her stepmother’s life. We all have a story to tell and share.
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Wish to have known a neighbor better On Sept. 7, 2016, I lost a neighbor that I wish I had gotten to know. I spoke to him and his wife in passing in the neighborhood, But, boy oh boy, I didn’t know what a super person he was until I read his obit. I wish I had talked to him in-depth about what he had done in his lifetime. The stories he could have told me would have been terrific. His name is Clyde Rosser. Please read his obit. The best statement I have ever heard in my life is in his obit and it is as follows: In remembrance of Clyde, in lieu of flowers, please visit senior citizens, give them a hug, listen to their stories, take them shopping, and do whatever you can to make the fourth quarter of their lives as enjoyable as possible. I have never read anything as touching as that. What a statement. Bill Woodson Mechanicsville
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Rita Dowling’s letter in the Sept. 7, 2016, Local noted that Hillary Clinton’s resume is way superior to Trump’s. “Hillary’s having spent her entire life in public service has been about as successful as anyone in government can be. Of course, experience isn’t the only quality, but that’s at least the bare minimum!” Another quality is more critical than bare minimum. Once as Plans Officer for the U.S. Air Force’s largest hospital in Europe (also serving the Middle East and North Africa), I had a Top Secret clearance. I had to know security requirements and how to handle classified information. It made me wince when Hillary said or insinuated that
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the State Department said it was OK for her to use her own personal communications devices. With all her years in government service did she never understand (or forgot) that the Secretary of State is responsible for all her employees (including herself) following official security requirements? It seemed like Dr. Jekyll telling Mr. Hyde that it is OK to do anything he wished! As Secretary of State she signed documents that she had had briefings on secure communications. Then in FBI interviews she repeatedly “did not remember” or “did not recall” a lot about secure communications that she had a critical responsibility to fulfill. Regardless of all her service being “about as successful as anyone in government can be,” as President she would have to deal with far more classified matters, and be responsible for far more lives than she has ever been before. Her bungled security “experience” would pose a greater danger to more operations and lives and the entire country! Hillary’s inability to recall or fulfill critical security responsibilities makes another candidate a better choice. With President Hillary living in the White House, might she just wake up some morning and “forget” or “not remember” to go to work?
the airport exclusively for corporate and business jets. More than 80 percent of the funding for the project comes from federal funds, and the Commonwealth is providing about 12 percent. Local funding is estimated to be about 8 percent of the project, or about $760,000 that will be allocated from the airport’s existing fund. The new project is located on 31 acres. The airport’s estimated economic
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impact on the area is about $21 million annually. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, provided an update on the first day of classes for more than 17,780 (K-12) county students. Gill said the opening came off without a hitch. (The enrollment number was as of Sept. 15.) He also provided breaking news as state accreditation results were released earlier on the day of the meeting. All Hanover County schools are fully accredited and students met or
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exceeded state averages on all 29 of the tests. The county’s on-time graduation rate also remained near the top of all systems in the Commonwealth. Gill said the system will continue to focus on equity and relevance in Hanover classrooms, and said officials are always looking for improvement. The goal is to provide quality instruction and opportunity for all county students and ensuring class offerings provide students with the tools they will need to succeed in a changing work environment.
OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals EDWARD DeFORD JR. Edward Foster DeFord Jr., 88, of Doswell, died Thursday, September 15, 2016, at his home, Pinecrest Farm. Mr. DeFord was a graduate of Crewe High School and the College of William and Mary, where he received a B.S. and M.A. in educational administration. He did additional graduate work at the University of Virginia, George Washington University and the University of Georgia. He worked 26 years for the Richmond Public School System as a teacher, assistant principal and acting Director of Research and Development. Following retirement in 1978, he worked for Brookside Laboratories of Ohio for several years. He also operated a small cow-calf farm in Doswell. He was a member of the Taylorsville Baptist Church and the Doswell Ruritan Club. Survivors include his devoted wife and best friend of 65 years, Iris Kiser DeFord; two sons, James E. DeFord Jr. (Joanne) and David F. DeFord (Kenda); a daughter, Barbara D. Oubre (Christopher); eight grandchildren, James E. DeFord Jr., Stephen E. DeFord, Eric W. Stepp, Kirk P. Stepp (Shannon), Matthew R. Daniel, Randy E. Engram, Chant’e M. Engram and Meredith Oubre; and six great-grandchildren, Joshua, Brady, Colin, Graham, Rosemary and Paisley. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2016, at the Taylorsville Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
food pantry fund at Taylorsville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 219, Doswell, VA 23047 or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www. storkefuneralhome.com.
WILLIAM DANDRIDGE JR. William J. Jr., departed this life September 7, 2016. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016, at Owens Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland. Full obituary and online condolences may be found at www.owensfuneralservice.com.
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citizens.” Judge Young encouraged, “What you do in the future is only limited by your imagination,” mentioning several famous naturalized American citizens, including Alexander Graham Bell, Madeleine Albright and Albert Einstein. Dr. Azizah al-Hibri, Professor Emerita of Law for the University of Richmond, served as the keynote speaker for the event. She reminded the group: “Most everyone who came before you was either an immigrant or the child of an immigrant.” Echoing the inspiring words of Judge Young, Dr. Al-Hibri added, “Become the person you always wanted to be, because, after all, this is America.” Mechanicsville resident Algregg Paypa flashed am enormous smile following the ceremony, saying he felt “relieved.” After 16 years in the U.S., Rani John, a former citizen of India, described the moment as “Happy and proud.”
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Hanover county school systems. She was a fun-loving free spirit who cherished her family, her friends, her flowers and her corgis. She is survived by her husband, John Carter Vance Hoke of Glen Allen; and their three children, Rebecca Vance Hoke of Arlington, Robert Lee Hoke of Washington, D.C.,
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“This ceremony is one of the most meaningful things we do,” said Elizabeth Kostelny, chief executive officer of Preservation Virginia, which hosted the event, “to witness as people commit themselves to our nation is incredible.”
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New U.S. citizen Algregg Zarate Paypa from Mechanicsville.
and Thomas Carter Hoke of Zephyr Cove, Nevada; her brother and sister, Len Miller (Vivien) of Starkville, Mississippi, and Christine M. Ramsey (Bill) of Apex, North Carolina; a niece, Frances Miller of Tucson, Arizona; and her stepfather, William A. Hambright Jr. of Gibsonville, North Carolina. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m.
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Taylor Anderson: One life can make a difference By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — As a senior at St. Catherine’s School, Taylor Anderson’s dreams weren’t much different from thousands of other graduates —heading off to college with one major difference: hers came true. She found a college she loved in the form of Randolph-Macon, got the absolute most out of her four-year education, and landed her dream job shortly after graduation. The 2008 graduate also was responsible for another accomplishment: leaving a legacy that will last a lifetime. Taylor became infatuated with everything Japanese at an early age, and pursued those interests in R-MC’s Asian Studies and Political Science departments. She graduated with a degree in International Studies with a minor in Asian studies. Along the way, she touched the lives of everyone encountered on campus, including her Alpha Gamma Delta sorority sisters.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 815 East Grace Street in
Those friends sat silently at a poignant ceremony last week honoring the life of Taylor and dedicating a student seating area adjacent to the library. They listened as speaker after speaker spoke of a life well lived, but cut short way too soon. That dream job resulted in a move to Japan, and Taylor was doing what she loved: working for the Japan Exchange and Teaching program teaching English to Japanese students. When the East Japan Tsunami hit in 2011, Taylor was one of the more than 15,000 people lost in the disaster. But the dream she had of improving international relationships between students did not die with her untimely passing. Since her death, the vision she propelled regarding improved interaction of Japanese and American students has evolved and thrived at R-MC and Ishinnomaki Senshu University. Those relationships were on display at the poignant ceremony last week as students from the
downtown Richmond. Entombment at Hollywood Cemetery will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Paul’s
exchange program established since Taylor’s death, her parents and friends sat in silence and paid tribute to Taylor during a
an R-MC graduate whose tenacious spirit inspires today. And, the simplest of gestures that magnified the influ-
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Randolph-Macon College president Robert Lindgren , left, Ishinomaki Senshu University professor Koichi Ohtsu, Lauren Bell, dean of academic affairs, and Jean and Andy Anderson officially dedicate a memorial seating area in memory of Taylor Anderson.
dedication ceremony Appropriately positioned between Japanese Cherry and American Dogwood trees, the Taylor Anderson Memorial seating area next to the McGraw Page Library is a lasting tribute to
ence that one person can have on a community was on display as Japanese students gave miniinstruction on how to make origami models. Kim Bowman, Taylor’s roommate, said Taylor’s legacy inspires
Episcopal Church, 815 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23219 and Hanover Education Foundation, 200 Berkley St., Ashland, VA 23005.
Lillie Lewis, of Montpelier, entered eternal life on September 12, 2016. She was born on August 2, 1937, to the late William F.
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her to this day, and she will never forget the life that touched so many in a positive way. “I’m in the process of pursuing one of my own dreams: starting a doctorate program for education,” Bowman said following the ceremony. “Taylor was a constant source of support for me during her life, and I know she would be championing me in this new start. I am always reminded of the go-getter attitude and her spirit.” R-MC president Robert Lindgren welcomed Taylor’s parents to the small seating area located near a location on campus Taylor truly loved. She began a group called Randolph Readers during her undergraduate work. “The biggest message for me is that Taylor lived her dream,” Andy Anderson said. “It’s a message to go out and grasp life and take advantage of all of your opportunities. That’s what Taylor did in the great, short life she had.” He said he sees that message in the exchange students that preserve Taylor’s dream. “You can
see that twinkle in their eyes.” Anderson said the memorial ceremony was a fitting tribute to his daughter, a symbol of the strong relationship between his family and the R-MC community. “She spent a lot of time in that library reading and organizing the reading club, and, from her story, I hope students will experience her spirit about living their dreams like she lived hers. I hope she will be an inspiration to other students,” Anderson said following the ceremony. And sure, it’s difficult for Jean and Andy to think about their tremendous loss, but, somehow, the support of R-MC, the exchange program and the dozens touched by Taylor’s life preserve the memory of their daughter. “She’s always with us in our minds even if we don’t have her physically,” he said. “We love seeing the effect these programs have on the students. We see the twinkle in their eyes that Taylor used to have.”
King and Blanchie Mines King. She attended Hanover County Public Schools and graduated from John M. Gandy School. Lillie leaves to cherish her mem-
ory her husband of 43 years, Rev. Warren J. Lewis; her devoted son, Warren Keith Lewis; daughter-in-law, Wendy Pace Lewis; see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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Patriots stun Mills Godwin with late rally By Arthur Utley For the Times-Dispatch RICHMOND – In a time when passing the football is often the first option, some teams, especially at the high school level, emphasize running the ball. Two of those running teams, former Colonial District rivals Patrick Henry and Mills Godwin, met at Godwin Friday night and put on a memorable show in the last football meeting between the two for the foreseeable future. They combined to run the ball 79 times for 534 yards and eight touchdowns as Patrick Henry (3-0) rallied from a three-touchdown deficit at halftime to win 31-28 on Hunter Hart’s fourth touchdown of the night with 20 seconds left in the game. Patrick Henry, which ran its way to a Group AAA, Division 5 state championship in 1994, operates with a stable of backs running out of the triple option. Mills Godwin, which has produced outstanding tailbacks in the past, is riding the legs of senior Wesley Dugger this season. Five Patriots backs, led by quarterback Travious Tyler’s 15 carries for 155 yards, totaled 279 yards. Dugger, following up on his 310 yards and seven touchdowns last week, carried 28 times for 173 yards and three
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Patrick Henry running back Hunter Hart scores a touchdown with 10:22 remaining in the game to give the Patriots a 22-21 lead over host Mills Godwin. He added a two-point conversion to extend the lead to 24-21.
first-half touchdowns. Neither team committed a turnover. The first of only three negative yardage plays came with 22 seconds left in the third quarter. The Eagles (1-2) dominated the first half offensively up front starting with an opening drive that covered 59 yards in 13 plays with Dugger scoring
from the 3 yard line. He added scoring runs of 2 and 7 yards in the second quarter. Patriots coach Bryan Davis and his staff challenged the players at halftime. “You know teenagers are a little fickle, body mannerisms, body language; when it’s sour and you can’t find or evoke
change you better evoke emotion,” Davis said. “We challenged them a little bit and said ‘look I’m going to prognosticate for you. How good would it feel winning 24-21?’ I said it’s possible, but it’s going to take one series at a time.” The Patriots took the second-half kickoff and went 55
yards in 12 plays with Hart scoring from 4 yards out. After a three-and-out by the Eagles, Tyler broke a 69-yard run to set up Hart’s second touchdown. On Godwin’s next series, a bad snap over the head of quarterback William Abbott produced
ASHLAND – Former Hanover standout Miranda Hall is having to learn how to pick up the pace. She seems to be doing OK in her studies. The freshman women’s volleyball player at RandolphMacon shared honors for a team-high seven kills with sophomore Mariah Clark in a 25-6, 25-13, 2512 Old Dominion Athletic Conference sweep of visiting Hollins I Crenshaw Gymnasium Wednesday night. Hall said it has been a challenge stepping into the shoes of last year’s senior Yellow Jacket class – six seniors, four of whom were starters, including All-American Courtney Lowers. “Obviously, the last see SWEEPS, pg. 10
see PATRIOTS, pg. 10
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R-MC earns sloppy win against Monarchs By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – It wasn’t 60 perfect minutes for the Yellow Jackets at Day Field on Saturday, but when the final horn blew, Randolph-Macon’s record remained so. Dom Kaopua rushed for two touchdowns, Joseph Vairo threw a touchdown pass to Sean McDonald and Tre Frederick and Eric Hoy each added rushing scores as Randolph-Macon ended the nonconference portion of its schedule with a 34-16 win over Methodist (1-2). Despite being 3-0 for the first time since the 2011 season, Randolph-Macon coach Pedro Arruza said he was far from pleased with his team’s execution. “I think we’d better improve a lot or it’s going to catch up to us,” Arruza said. “I can’t say that I’m real happy right now with the way that we played.” Mondays are when Arruza and the Yellow Jackets hold their “state of the union” meeting, in which they discuss what needs work for that week’s game. “We talked about tackling, which we did not tackle well in the last game. I said this is something we need to improve upon,” Arruza said. “We talked about pursuit angles, which were again poor, poorly execut-
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a Patrick Henry safety that brought the score to 21-16. The Eagles ran just seven plays in the third quarter. “When we put points on the board, our kids started to believe. We’ve been trying to talk a lot about adversity. We’ve got a lot of injuries; a lot of kids
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Randolph-Macon wide receiver Eric Hoy (24) pulls down a Joseph Vairo pass on the 8-yard line to set up the Yellow Jackets’ final touchdown in their 34-16 win over visiting Methodist at Day Field Saturday. Hoy finished with six catches for 133 yards.
ed today. We talked about the quarterback from Methodist scrambling, that he could make you really pay the price if you let him scramble, which he did. We talked about how many explosives, or big plays, we gave up in the last game, which we contin-
ued to do. “We spend more time on ball security here, and harp on it more than, I can’t imagine that anybody places more emphasis on that.” The Yellow Jackets lost two fumbles inside the Methodist
10-yard line. “All the things that we talked about doing this week, we executed none of them,” Arruza said. “From my standpoint, I obviously didn’t do a good enough job of getting it through to the players that these are
things that either we get better at, or we’re going to pay a price.” Frederick went over 100 yards for the third straight game, finishing with 131 that included the first score of the game, a 5-yard touchdown run.
[didn’t play] this week. The kids were tough; they really made some plays,” Davis said. Hart scored for the third time to give Patrick Henry a 24-21 lead with 10:22 left in the game. Mills Godwin responded with a 58-yard, 12-play drive that culminated with Abbott’s 1-yard sneak for a touchdown at the 4:38 mark. Dugger carried nine times on the drive, six
consecutive times. The difference for the Patriots was Tyler’s 101 yards passing and Hart’s three receptions for 59 yards. Patrick Henry kept drives going with timely passing. Patrick Henry began its last drive with no timeouts. An untimely pass interference penalty on Mills Godwin put the Patriots on the Eagles’ 10 and set up Hart’s winning TD.
Two last-gasp passes by the Eagles in the final 8 seconds after Duggar’s 56-yard kickoff return were tantalizingly close to catches but fell incomplete. “We prepared for adversity. We hit adversity. I mean 21-0 at halftime. Wow. (Davis) told us you can’t give in…We came out in the second half…we took it, and we ran with it,” Hart said. Arthur Utley can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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class was all incredible. … We had really big shoes to fill,” Hall said. “I think we all put pressure on ourselves to, like, step up.” Randolph-Macon head coach said the newcomers – including Hall – are learning quickly. “We have five new faces on
Frederick also fumbled twice in the second half. Hoy caught six passes for 133 yards and, off a direct snap, rushed for the Yellow Jackets’ second score of the game. Vairo finished 15 of 24 for 252 yards, including a 7yard score to tight end Sean McDonald early in the fourth quarter. He rushed seven times for 42 yards. He also threw an interception. Methodist quarterback Xavier Adams accumulated 356 yards passing, completing 24 of 44 for two touchdowns and an interception. He threw an 82yarder to Reshad Washington with just over a minute left in the game. Washington finished with four catches for 149 yards. Any win is better than a loss and Arruza still has confidence in his team. He was also confident that his postgame message on Saturday was heard. “I don’t think that anybody who was in our locker room today felt like we’re 3-0 and I think the message came through, loud and clear,” said Arruza. “That, right now, we need to get some stuff together.” Randolph-Macon has a bye week before traveling to Shenandoah to begin ODAC play on Thursday, Sept. 29. Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com.
the court most of the time, but we’re getting it,” said RandolphMacon head coach Bill Rogers. “We need to be tested. We need to go play some really good teams. … We need to play faster volleyball. I kept yelling at them, ‘We need to speed it up! Speed it up!’ If we don’t, we’ll play slow against the fast teams.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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and grandson, Warren Keith Lewis II. Besides her parents, Lillie was preceded in death by her siblings, William, Joseph, Eldridge, Henry and Mitchell King and Catherine K. Derricott. Also, cherishing her memory include sisters, Sue Overton, G. Jean White, Marian Carter, LaVerne Jones and Blanche Morris; one aunt, Beulah Johnson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Robnette King, Helen King, Beauford White, Jethro Carter, Thaddeus Jones, John Morris and Norris Lewis; a host of loving nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, including devoted caretakers, Barbara Lewis and Maggie Avant. Funeral services were held at noon Monday, September 19, 2016, at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 14476 Scotchtown Road in Beaverdam, with Rev. John Kinney officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory
Gardens. Owens Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Full obituary and online condolence at owensfuneralservices.com.
CAROL SUE KENNEY Carol Sue Kenney, 81, of Montpelier, passed away September 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen Rose Stevens Beal and George Daniel Beal; and her husband of 59 years, Eugene Richard Kenney. She is survived by her children, Eugene R. Kenney Jr., George Brian Kenney and Glenda Marie Morgan (Brian); six grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren; brother, George “Mose” Beal; sister-in-law, Rose Marie Friend. Carol was loved by many friends. She volunteered for many years at the West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad and loved to play Bingo. Arrangements will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the West Hanover Rescue Squad, 17005 Beaver Dam Rd., Beaverdam, VA 23015.
GERARD A. TERAVEST Gerard A. TerAvest, of Glen Allen, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 9, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Barendina TerAvest; three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mamie H. TerAvest, and several dear nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps and was a retired analyst with the IRS for 35 years in Washington, D.C., where he received many awards. Jerry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ashland. He had served as a deacon at his churches in Dearborn, Michigan and Vienna. He loved to travel, making trips to Alaska, Europe and Russia. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2016, in the chapel at the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. Interment followed in Westhampton Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Ashland. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland.com.
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