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Board reaches consensus on PHHS Deadline is Oct. 17 to register for election and L-DHS renovation projects By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND -- In a Hanover County School Board workshop held earlier last month at The Crossings in Glen Allen, a majority of members reached consensus on two major projects, both of which have been on the planning agenda for years. Renovation projects at Lee-Davis High School and Patrick Henry High School auditoriums will move forward through the normal CIP procedure in
the 2018 budget process. Although no formal action was taken, the projects have the support of most board members, and one described it as an approval of the concept. Chairman John Axselle, Beaverdam District, was not as distinct on the action taken at the annual workshop where members set priorities, devise plans, and discuss future budget issues, among other items on a day-long agenda. “Basically, we discussed the auditorium projects and decided to put it in the CIP for the upcoming budget discussions,” Axselle said when reached by
phone last week. “We haven’t approved anything, but I hope we will and it makes it through the process,” Axselle said. “It still has to go through the process. This has to go to the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors and everything else.” Axselle summed up his statement by saying, “We’d like to see it done, but we have to make sure we can.” Axselle pointed to other pressing needs like technology that will impact upcoming budget discussions. The renovation projects were includsee BOARD, pg. 4
Speed limit changes coming to Thompson Street in October
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Effective Tuesday, Oct. 4, the speed limit zones on Thompson Street were changed. Most notably, the 25 mile per hour speed limit zone at the eastern end of Thompson Street, which currently lies between James Street and the railroad tracks, was expanded westward to John Street. The 35- and 45 mph speed limit zones also were altered to accommodate the change and allow for a smooth decrease in speed when entering the town from the west. Police Chief Doug Goodman said, “Please be alert to these new changes when traveling through the area!”
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Hanover Youth Service Council collects over 9,155 items in 2016 School Supply Drive HANOVER — Thanks to the generosity of the Hanover County community, many local students started school this year with the tools they need to succeed. The Hanover Youth Service Council’s (HYSC) 19th annual school supply drive collected over 9,155 school supplies. Through a grant with the Youth Philanthropy Project and the Community Foundation, HYSC also received $1660 to purchase 143 scientific calculators, donated to Liberty Middle School. The collected school supplies were distributed to all of Hanover County’s public schools. Supplies were collected from various public facilities, libraries, County departments, preschools, local business like Divine Fitness and American Family Fitness in Mechanicsville,
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Members of the Hanover Youth Service Council (HYSC) collected more than 9,155 school supplies during the 19th annual school supply drive. The items were distributed to all schools in Hanover County Public Schools.
as well as at a live collection at Kroger. “The Hanover County community amazes us every year,” said David Duck, youth services specialist for Community Resources and HYSC’s advisor. “We would like to thank
Applications now being accepted for Master Gardener Training HANOVER -- Hanover Master Gardeners and Virginia Cooperative Extension are now accepting applications for their 2017 Master Gardener Training Class. The 2017 class begins Jan. 5 and continues through the first week of April, meeting every Monday and Thursday. The training course is held in the evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Ashland area in a location to be determined. Applications can be found at http://offices.ext. vt.edu/hanover/. When you are ready to commit to the program,
complete the application and mail it back to the Hanover County Extension Office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, VA 23005. Applications must be returned by Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. Some preference may be given to Hanover County residents. Once you are accepted into the program, the fee for the program is $125 for individuals and $145 for couples. Master Gardeners are trained community leaders who work with individuals to increase knowledge and understanding of environmentally sound horticulture. see TRAINING, pg. 4
everyone who played a part in helping HYSC support Hanover County Students.” The Hanover Youth Service Council is a service group comprised of 35 Hanover County middle and high school students. Their School Supply Drive is a
signature project every year. For more information about the HYSC, contact Duck at djduck@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-4180. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Beaverdam Convenience Center closed Oct. 5-6 for pavement surface treatment BEAVERDAM — The Beaverdam Solid Waste Service Convenience Center will be closed today and tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 5, and Thursday, Oct. 6) for pavement surface treatment. Citizens are encouraged to use the Montpelier
Convenience Center those two days. The Montpelier Convenience Center is located at 15188 Clazemont Rd, in Montpelier. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Free Open House tour of Historic Hanover Courthouse October 11 HANOVER — The Hanover Historical Society offers free “open house” tours of the historic Hanover Courthouse on the second Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The next tour is scheduled
for Tuesday, Oct. 11. For more information, call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Grand larceny of a building was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road.
Profane, threatening language was reported over a public airway in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Concealment, price alter merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Vandalism was reported in the 10000 block of Stags Leap Drive. Breaking and entering house to commit larceny, assault, conspiracy was reported in the 13000 block of Lea Anna Lane.
Alter fund transfer, $1,000, was reported in the 11000 block of Rabbit Run Lane.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Elmont Lane.
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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 19000 block of Beaverdam Road.
ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 9000 block of Knight Drive.
School bus flashing lights, fail to stop, was reported in the 14000 block of Verdon Road.
Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 13000 block of Dyson Trail Circle. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 10000 block of Providence Park Drive. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person was reported in the 6400 block of McCauley Lane. Grand larceny building was reported in the 7900 block of Arnoka Road.
Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10000 block of Morning Dew Lane. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 4300 block of Crown Hill Road. Driver to report certain accidents in writing was reported in the 15000 block of Verdon Road. Grand larceny of $200 or more not from a person was reported in the 1000 block of Old Church Road. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 13000 block of Dyson Trail Circle. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of West Patrick Henry High School.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9400 block of Deer Stream Drive.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 4400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Concealment, price alter merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9100 block of Ebaugh Lane.
Grand larceny $5 or more from a person was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way.
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Simple assault was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road.
Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Pleasant Grove Road.
Destruction of property, a monument, was reported in the 5900 block of Cold Harbor Road.
Credit card theft was reported in the 8500 block of Peaks Road.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14000 block of Mountain Road.
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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
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Computer fraud obtain, $200, was reported in the 8900 block of Gooseneck Lane. Concealment, price alter merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
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Grand larceny building was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike. Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the
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Concealment, price alter merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road. Assault and battery on a family member, third offense, was reported in the
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Senior U was created by the Healthy Communities Committee of the Citizen’s Advisory Board of Memorial Regional Medical Center to address issues facing older adults. Depression: Recognizing and Maintaining a Healthy Outlook will be presented by Cameron Oglesby, owner of Senior Insights, LLC, a care management agency for
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Dietician Marisa Ferreira, MPH, RD, will present Nutrition and Aging to familiarize attendees with the foods that offer the vitamins and minerals that promote good health as we age. The seminar is free and open to the public and includes light refreshments. To register, call 804764-7997 or RSVP online to seniorservices@bshsi.org by Oct. 12.
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ed in the 2017 CIP at an estimated cost of $600,000 for each project, but real cost estimates today are much higher to complete the revamps. Although bids were received this summer, they came in much higher than the estimates and no contract could be issued due to the additional costs. “The bids received exceeded the approved budgeted funds, so we were not able to move forward on the projects,” said Chris R. Whitley Hanover County Public Schools public information officer. “As a result, this was presented to the school board during their planning meeting on Sept. 16 for further consideration.” That $1.2 million has been budgeted but not allocated, according to Axselle, because no bid was accepted. “I think that $1.2 million is in the budget but not allocated,” Axselle said. “I think the price will be higher, much higher.” Axselle said the board discussed ways of “downsizing” the project but, in the end, decided to maintain the current plans for both schools. “We want to do it right,” Axselle said. “We would like to do it. We want to do it, but it’s not done yet. We realize we’ve
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Monday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. is the cut-off for voting an Emergency Ballot in the Voter Registration and Elections Office. In-Person Absentee ballots are now available. If you qualify to vote by absentee, you can obtain your ballot at the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building at Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in addition to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 and 31. When going to the polls on Nov. 8, be sure to bring a photo
got to do some more planning and looking at the overall capital budget before we say yes and recommend it to the board of supervisors.” Whitley described the current status of the projects. “At this point, we are in a holding pattern until this process (2018 CIP) begins,” he said. Current estimates based on bids received for the project are substantially higher than original allocations. According to sources, costs associated with the Lee-Davis project are about $1.7 million and Patrick Henry is estimated at $1.6 million. Those estimates could be even higher once bids go out on the projects next year. At least one board member thinks it’s money well spent. “I think these projects are very much needed and we should do this,” Norman Sulser, Cold Harbor District representative, said. “It’s good for the school. It’s good for the students, drama, music, choral, parents and anybody who comes to an activity at those auditoriums. It’s way overdue and drastically needed.” Budget discussions for the 2017-2018 CIP plans are underway, and, once the school board approves a budget, the document is then submitted, reviewed, and approved by the board of supervisors. ID. You can register to vote and update your information online at www.vote.virginia.gov The Hanover County Voter Registration and Elections Office is located in the Wickham Building, Room 119, of the Hanover County Government Complex. The phone number is 804-365-6080 and the website is www.hanovercounty.gov/ General/Voting/. The email address is hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov. Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer, contributed to the article.
OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals FRANCES ATTKISSON Frances Stanley Attkisson, 98, of Rockville, entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mason O. Attkisson, and her parents I. J. and Lucille Snead Stanley. She is survived by her son, James O. Attkisson (Linda); daughter, Faye A. Kennedy (Bill); two grandchildren, David Kennedy (Jennifer) of Roanoke and Mary Cole (Mike) of Houston, Texas; and four great-grandchildren. Frances retired from Hanover County Schools in 1977, where she taught at Rockville School and Elmont Elementary School. She was an active member of the Berea Baptist Church, Hanover Retired Teachers Association and Delta Kappa Gamma Society and past president of the Rockville Woman’s Club. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2016, at the Berea Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Berea Baptist Church Youth or Music Funds, 15475 Ashland Road, Rockville, VA 23146. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was in charge of arrangements. GARY EDWARDS SR. Gary Lee Edwards Sr., 68, of Henrico, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was a retired picture framer. Gary enjoyed, fishing with his best friend Jr., also known as Buzzard, cooking shows, hanging out in his kitchen, flea markets, and the lottery, but never won. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lena Edwards, and son, Gary (Bubba) Lee Edwards Jr. Gary is survived by his wife, Evelyn Diane Edwards; children, Debra Edwards, Russell Edwards and Michael Edwards; nine grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; siblings, Grace
Moore, Betty Cauthorne, Linda Cauthorne; half-brother, Robert Floyd; and his beloved puppy, Buddy; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, S e pt e mb e r EDWARDS 28, 2016, in the Reid Chapel of Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland. Interment followed at Riverside Baptist Church in Beaverdam. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenashland.com. PEGGY KELLY Mrs. Peggy “Lady Bug� Kelly departed this life peacefully on September 20, 2016. She resided with her son-in-law, Gerald Blunt, and her daughter, Maxine Blunt. She was born March 13, 1926, in Washington, D.C., to the late Christine Wilkes. She KELLY was adopted at a young age by the late Robert and Julia Carter of Ashland. She leaves to cherish her memory her devoted children, Donald Lucas Sr. (Delores), Leroy Kelly Jr., Maxine Blunt (Gerald) and Dalemarie Andrews (Allen); 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one goddaughter; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Union Baptist Church at 301 Snead Road in Ashland, with the Rev. W. Darrell Leftwich officiating. Mimms Funeral Home at 1827 Hull Street in Richmond was in charge of arrangements. CLAUDE PAYNE Claude Christopher Payne, age 59, of Beaverdam, passed away
peacefully at home on Friday, August 19, 2016, after a brief illness. Claude was born to Ray and Vivian Payne on December 13, 1957, in Richmond, and spent his young life there. He later lived in Florida for many years. He is survived by his mother, Vivian, of Daytona Beach, Florida; his love and friend, Diana Exline, of Beaverdam; his brother, Richard Payne; and a sister, Katherine Payne, both of Daytona Beach; a daughter, Melody; and a son, Christopher, of Tennessee; and three nieces and three nephews. He was preceded PAYNE in death by his father, Ray Payne, and his older brother, Linus Payne. Claude was a cowboy who loved horses, he loved the country life, he participated in rodeo for years, and he loved to play guitar and sing country music. He was an electrician and ranch hand by trade, but a bronco-busting and guitar picking cowboy at heart. JAMES RICE James Randolph Rice, 73, of Ashland, went to rest in the arms of Jesus on September 25, 2016, after a courageous, yearlong battle with cancer. He was the son of the late James Blair and Doris Covington Rice, and was preceded in death by his brother, Eddie. Mr. Rice retired from Mobil Chemical as an accounRICE tant after 26 years of service. Most recently, he worked with Gotcha’ Covered Window Fashions. Randolph was a deacon and member at Winn’s Baptist Church. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during
the Vietnam War. He was an avid bowler and a member of the APA. As an extravagant train enthusiast, he was a member of the Virginia Train Collectors. Randolph is survived by his “first wife� of 50 years, Carolyn Rogers Rice; children, Shannon (Bryan) and Jenny (Dax), Jim (Colleen); grandchildren, Brendan, Emmy and Ravyn; sisters, Barbara Carter and Jackie Clark; brother, Russell Rice (Becky); sister-inlaw, Janice Rice; beloved motherin-law, Virginia Rogers; two special sisters-in-law, Karen Winston and Nancy Lutton; brothers-inlaw, Daniel Rogers (Ruth) and Alan Rogers (Janice); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Winn’s Baptist Church at 12320 Winn’s Church Road in Glen Allen. Randolph was passionate about advancing missions. To honor that passion, memorial contributions may be made to
Polly Van Lear Mission Circle at Winn’s Baptist Church. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. DEACONESS RACHEL THOMPSON Deaconess Rachel Arlene Quash Thompson, 91, of Doswell, departed this life September 22, 2016. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Quash. She leaves to celebrate her life, daughters, Loretta Thompson and Stephanie Watkins (Kenneth Sr.); sons, William Harold Thompson Jr. and Gregory Thompson (Cheryl); 22 grand-
children, 17 great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Cummings, Reva Holden, Clara Heath (George), Joseph Quash (Eleanor) and Eleanor Rainey; sisters-in-law, Susie Quash and Jean Quash; and a THOMPSON host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the Jerusalem Baptist see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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Taking time to recognize what we do By Melody Kinser Managing Editor National Newspaper Week is being observed Oct. 2-8, providing an opportunity for you, our readers, and even those of us who are employed in the business to reflect on the impact newspapers have had on our society as a whole for centuries. As your community source, we provide everything from government coverage to the introduction of newborn babies. If it’s a significant wedding anniversary or a newly engaged or just married couple, you’ll also find those within our pages. The best of our school system will be spotlighted frequently, as will the work of our board
of supervisors. We share the good and bad, because, regardless of the subject matter, it all boils down to writing about people and events that impact us. But, we like to be cheerleaders and share all the positives our county has to offer. That being said, sadly, we also have to report the tragedies that take place here. All in all, our commitment, as should be that of all newspapers of any integrity, is to provide you with all the news taking place in and around our communities so that you remain informed. If you’re left with questions, then we welcome your input and involvement in our publication. Our let-
ters to the editor forum is an open invitation. Newspapers are still alive and well, despite what naysayers may claim. You embrace your newspaper — and we couldn’t be more pleased. So, let’s take time this week to think about what this newspaper means in our community. Our goal is to be your source, and, again, we welcome your participation. It’s because of you and your right to know that we may take on the tough issues, but, along with that, we enjoy spotlighting the great people we call neighbors. To those of us who know nothing but newspaper work, the rewards are many — even when you get some ink on your hands.
Punishment today means taking the smartphone By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local Hardly a week passes at this household without someone losing their phone. I’m not talking about physically misplacing the device, although that also has happened a fair amount of time. No, I’m talking about phone privileges, and the loss of them as a disciplinary device. Many times, the infractions have no relationship with the phone, but the most severe punishments almost always involve what chil-
dren today consider the death penalty. Few words carry such gravitas as “Let me have your phone,” and kids squirm more trying to avoid its capture than the bodily contortions we performed evading the swinging switch. And taking away the phone has a much different meaning than it did in past generations. Having been banned from phone use as a teenager for the simplest of offenses, I can assure you today’s phone use is not your grandmother’s version. In the past, monitoring phone use was a much more precise process, and
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parents thought nothing of picking up an extension and listening to a questionable conversation. Parents did not hesitate to limit usage on the home’s landline, and utilizing your phone privileges at prohibited times usually resulted in a loss of phone usage. Today, taking away the phone represents the most effective method of discipline for many parents, and the most severe form of punishment to the youths who depend on them as an important cog in their social circles. Once homework is completed around here, several conversations
begin in different locations, all of them involving school friends in a group setting. That’s right. Most of the calls are of the conference variety and matters that once were discussed in the school hallways are now discussed in group phone calls. Honestly, I try not to listen, but my parental responsibility forces me to monitor the discussions and sometimes interject warnings regarding language or inappropriate content. What I hear is mostly reminiscent of conversations all of us had see SMARTPHONE pg. 7
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American Spirit cannot be dimmed On Sunday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. in Hanover, Engine Company 10 gathered with members of the community to keep a solemn promise, “We will never forget” to those that served unto death on that fateful day 15 years ago. America was “Pearl Harbored” one could say in New York City, Washington, D.C., and rural Pennsylvania on that crisp autumn morning! The same character of the American Founding Spirit was once again tested. From Plymouth Rock to Gettysburg to the Twin Towers, evil has tested the resolve of the American Patriot Spirit. The Spirit of America has not changed! An attack upon the American way of life was the most murderous act ever on American homeland. Thousands of innocent lives were lost, but something else happened. More was lost than those precious lives. These observations are not to take away from the pain of the loss of life but to hallow and honor our America. There has been good accounting of this terrible event from facts and stats by local news reporters. I would like to invite the readers to take a look at the emotions brought on such a day. We do not live in the vacuum of one event at one time but the sum of many things shape our emotions surrounding the 9/11 remembrances/events and memorials. What did I feel at that moment on 9/11/16? The story of sacrifice always brings a sense of pride to those associated. While I did not give of myself directly on 9/11, I can honor with pride those that did give so much. Were there others having the touching of deep painful emotion there at Engine Company 10? There was gratitude for being a part of something, America, which was held together with the selfless acts of courage. The heroic acts of bravery were paid for in the blood of our beloved fellow citizens. Great sorrow was demonstrated for the pain that family and friends have see LETTERS pg. 12
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Oct. 8 First Baptist Church at Elmont in Ashland will present its “Annual Community Day� event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Elmont Elementary School at 12007 Cedar Lane in Ashland. Interested businesses, crafts, or yard sale vendors are urged to contact Chandra Atkins at 804-994-2925 for information regarding vendor registration. All you can eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by Independence Ruritan Club will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Hanover Christmas Mother. Breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more
information call 804-798-6579. 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. Monday, Oct. 10 Beaverdam American Legion Post 90 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Post. A social gathering and the meeting begin at 7:30 p.m. All veterans are invited. For additional questions or information, call Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Post is located on Beaver Dam Road. Wednesday, Oct. 12 Hanover Airpark Business Association will present Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott at 10077 Brook Rd. in
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Glen Allen. Robert Buchanan of Archer Integrations LLC will discuss “Network Security and Recovering from Any Type of Data Loss.� The event is being offered free of charge, but registration is encouraged to ensure seating. Sponsors are SunTrust and Thomas & Thomas. Hanover Airpark Business Association will present Lunch and Learn with Robert Buchanan of Archer Integration LLC addressing “Network Security and Recovering From Any Type of Data Loss� from noon to 1 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott-VCC at 10077 Brook Rd. in Glen Allen. Buchanan Datto is sponsoring the program, which is free to attend. Saturday, Oct. 15 The ladies of the St. Paul
Lutheran Church LWML are seeking vendors for their 2016 Fall Festival/Craft Sale, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at the church located at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Limited outside 18’x16’ spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis for a cost of $20. Table, chairs and tents are not supplied and vendors may not sell food or quilts. For more information, contact Grace at omawilley@gmail.com to sign up or call 804-779-3370. Friday, Oct. 28 The Doswell Ruritan Club will present a night of music and dancing featuring Patsy and The County Classics from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Doswell Community Center at 16433 Washington Hwy. in Doswell.
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as youths, and middle school dilemmas seem to have changed little in decades. But, the phone has assumed a much larger role in today’s youthful society that it ever represented in the past, and the removal of usage is a serious offense — at least in the minds of the recipients. So, whenever it becomes necessary to revoke those vital phone privileges, life changes around here and the unusual silence and long faces that accompany that phenomenon are not easy to ignore. For example, today we have one phone and one iPod on restricted use or lockdown, as the kids like to call it. The offender’s mood is noticeably more subdued, and the agony of a child without a personal device is written all over her face ‌ but it doesn’t stop there. “Dad, I feel like I’m dead inside my body,â€? she said.
“Why?â€? I nonchalantly answered. “Because I don’t have a life without my phone,â€? she whined back. I tried to explain there is much more to life than giddy conference calls, but nothing I could say even came close to rectifying her dismay. “How will I stay in touch with the world?â€? she said as she walked away. I’m not sure on the connection question, but, two hours later, she was positioned on the living room floor with colored pencils and pens scattered. It seems the loss of the connectivity had inspired her to draw some pretty amazing pictures. “Look what you found by losing your phone — your creativity,â€? I quickly said. “I have to find something to do since I don’t have a phone and none of my friends know where I am or how I am doing.â€? There’s a lesson to be learned here, but I’m not brave enough to elaborate on the consequences. Tomorrow, everyone is back to full service when it comes to personal devices ‌ and life returns to the new normal.
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Patriots earn first win over Hawks in years By Chip Knighton For The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – An unbeaten team running roughshod over a winless team might not move the needle in a lot of matchups. But the stakes were different when Patrick Henry visited Hanover for Friday night’s Peanut Bowl. Travious Tyler tossed three touchdown passes as the Patriots secured their first win over the Hawks in a decade, 417 on a soggy, rain-soaked field following a storm that caused the postponement of the AtleeHighland Springs matchup just down Route 301. “Most of our kids were barely up to my knee the last time we beat them, so I don’t know that they were fired up,” Patrick Henry coach Bryan Davis said. “It’s the next game. We didn’t put any more credence in this game than we do any other.” Hanover (0-5) kept things pretty close until the last few minutes of the second quarter, when Terrance Oxendine fielded a punt just inside his own 30. He cut over to his team’s sideline, then reversed field, moving backward in the process, and turned the corner in front of the Hanover bench and outraced several Hawks defenders for a 72-yard touchdown and a 14-0 lead. The Patriots (5-0) weren’t done with their first-half out-
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Hanover claims golf title By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
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Patrick Henry’s Bradley Gholson strips Hanover quarterback Clayton Cheatham of his jersey in the Patriots’ 41-7 win Friday.
put yet. They forced a Hanover punt before Hunter Hart’s 39yard completion to Joshua Guerrero put them at the 18yard line, within the range of kicker Aaron Martinez Moreno, who trotted out to kick with 2.9 seconds remaining. He wouldn’t get to kick.
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Patrick Henry took a timeout, and when the teams returned to the field, it was the Patrick Henry offense that lined up. Tyler lofted a fade to receiver Kaleb Smith, who outjumped Hawks cornerback Eddie Robinson for his second touchdown of the day.
“We practiced that all summer long,” Smith said. “I knew I had the height on the guy.” The Patriots ran the same play two snaps in a row, with Tyler’s pass sailing out of Smith’s reach on the first attempt. “It was right on the edge of what Aaron could do,” Davis
said. “With the field conditions, we certainly had a change of heart. We saw that the mismatch was 6-foot-3, and if Travious had thrown it better on the first one, it probably would have been a touchdown. Travious
ASHLAND – The Hawks, riding the onetwo punch of seniors Robert Martin and Ward Wilkinson, edged a tough Monacan team to claim its first Conference 20 golf championship at Hanover Country Club on Sept. 26. Martin shot an evenpar 71 to claim medalist honors and Wilkinson came in at 1-over 72 to lead the Hawks to the conference title. Along with Jack Proctor’s 83 and Christian Dyer’s 84, the Hawks scored 310, eight strokes ahead of the Chiefs. Hanover head coach Chris Pace said Martin’s outing was the performance of a lifetime. “Career low – what a great day for it,” Pace said. “He’s never shot even par, see HANOVER, pg. 10
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Patriots, Raiders win field hockey contests By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Atlee took advantage of a pair of secondhalf goals and Patrick Henry withstood a furious secondhalf attack to emerge victorious from cross-county field hockey contests on Sept. 26. The Raiders, visiting at LeeDavis overcame a scoreless first half against a determined Confederate team to win 2-0. The Patriots had to defend an early lead to fend off visiting Hanover 3-0. “We’re pretty competitive against each other, so it was pretty back and forth the whole game” Atlee head coach Alyssa Farling said of the Raiders’ rivalry against Lee-Davis. “There was no letup on either end. It’s a pretty good rivalry. I think both teams come into it pretty keyed up.” Farling said improved communication and more energetic attacks was key. “They were communicating pretty well in the first half,” Farling said. “We’ve done better with that recently – and really just pressing more on offense, making sure that midfield and backs were moving up so that we were playing more offensively.” Atlee’s first score came on a cross from Grace Bailey to Katelyn Spain in the circle. The other came on a breakaway by
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threw it much better on the second one.” Tyler and Smith repeated the feat in the other end zone in the third quarter, and Joshua Guerrero and Tyler Newell tacked on rushing touchdowns
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Hanover forward Brandlyn Williamson (right) tries to work her way around Patrick Henry defender Tricia Kendzia in the final minutes of the Patriots’ 2-0 victory over the visiting Hawks on Sept. 26.
Faith Anna. Patrick Henry’s Victoria Watts scored a pair of goals and Molly Enright added another to lead the Patriots to their win. Head coach Abbie Rossman said the Patriots have worked to be more aggressive on offense. “We’ve worked on that the last two weeks,” Rossman said.
“We’ve had our opportunities in front of the net, so at practice we just crash the pads, crash the pads and start giving consequences for missed balls. That got their attention real quick, and – whatever incentive it takes – I’m proud of them for working this hard.” Rossman said she expected
an aggressive push from the Hawks. “We knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game, but we played our game,” she said. “We did what we set out to do. Our game is a lot of passing and movement. We don’t like to possess the ball very much. … When we were able to do that,
in the fourth. Hanover quarterback Clayton Cheatham – wearing teammate Ben Mahone’s No. 21 jersey after his own No. 10 was torn on a tackle – tallied his team’s lone score on an 11-yard keeper early in the final period. Guerrero didn’t take long to answer Cheatham’s touchdown, bouncing right to get to the edge and scoring from 55 yards
out on just the fourth play of the drive. He carried nine times for 105 yards, with Hart adding 83 yards on 12 carries. “I kept slipping, but mud doesn’t stop me from making plays,” Guerrero said. Parker Davis had a gamehigh 109 yards receiving for the Patriots, including a 32-yard, first-quarter catch-and-run
touchdown toss from Tyler. Cheatham led Hanover with 70 yards passing and 61 rushing, both team highs. Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
we got good looks at the goal.” Hanover head coach Sarah Rowe said she is likewise proud of how hard her young team works. “There isn’t any more I can ask of these girls,” Rowe said. “They put all they could out here and that’s all I can ask for.”
PH – Smith 18 pass from Tyler (Martinez Moreno kick) PH – Smith 22 pass from Tyler (run failed) H – Cheatham 11 run (Dustin kick) PH – Guerrero 55 run (Martinez Moreno kick) PH - Newell 6 run (Martinez Moreno P. Henry 7 14 6 13 – 41 kick) Hanover 0 0 0 7 – 7 RUSHING PH – Davis 32 pass from Tyler PH – Guerrero 9 carries 105 (Martinez Moreno kick) yards, Hart 12-83, McCowan 11-29, PH – Oxendine 72 punt return Newell 4-21, Tillman 3-19, Tyler 5-8, (Martinez Moreno kick)
Hanover quarterback Clayton Cheatham will play for James Madison, he announced on social media Saturday. In June, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior said he would walk on at Virginia. He later reopened his recruitment. Cheatham’s older brother, Deane, played for JMU. Deane was named secondteam all-CAA at tight end in 2015 as a senior. Clayton Cheatham was named second-team AllMetro as a sophomore. He rushed for 152 yards per game that year. He missed much of his junior season with an injury. Hanover’s entire starting offensive line graduated after 2015, leaving the Hawks much younger in 2016. They are 1-4 this season. Cheatham has rushed see CHEATHAM, pg. 10
Smith 1-4, Alber 1-3, Oxendine 2-(4). H – Cheatham 11-61, McLemore 7-28, Chenault 2-8, Team 3-(-16). PASSING PH – Tyler 5 completions 9 attempts 127 yards 0 interceptions, Hart 1-1-39-09. H – Cheatham 1021-70-2. RECEIVING BPH – Davis 2 receptions 107 yards, Smith 2-40, Hart 2-19. H – Bazala 3-41, Brooks 3-13, Schneider 2-15, McLemore 1-1.
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Atlee wins battle of county boys volleyball unbeatens By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor
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Atlee’s Michael Norris sets the ball in Atlee’s 3-1 victory over visiting Patrick Henry Tuesday.
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not even with buddies – anywhere, ever.” Wilkinson’s 1-over performance was likewise phenomenal – all the more so because Wilkinson was battling a chest cold at the time. “In the morning he was white as a ghost,” Pace said. “He was hacking, hacking his way along the golf course all day long. That was equally impressive [as Martin’s score] – the fact that he was sick and still shot second.” Even Dyer was struggling health-wise, yet posted a number worthy of scoring. While the Hawks were exceeding despite a variety of energy-draining ailments, perennial powerhouse Midlothian had an untimely off day. “Midlo just had a bad day,” Pace said. “In fact, their best
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player -- I think his name is Nathan Fox – he shot an 87, which was crazy. … The first time he came to Hanover, he shot a 34 on nine holes.” Monacan was led by Billy Troiano with a 77. Both the Hawks and the Chiefs advanced to the Region 4A East tournament, which was held Monday at The Traditions Golf Club at Stonehouse in Toano. The event was completed after this edition went to press. Midlothian’s top five golfers and Dinwiddie’s Carson Durham advanced to the regional as individuals. Region 5A North ASHBURN – Atlee seniors Timmy Shields and Erica Whitehouse qualified for the Virginia High School League Group 5A state championships after posting a 75 and 77, respectively, in the Region 5A North tournament at Brambleton Golf Club Wednesday. The Raiders just missed
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qualifying for the state tournament as a team by two strokes. Tuscarora won the Region 5A North championship with a 310, followed by Halifax (311) and Atlee (313). Shields will play in the 5A North championships at Magnolia Green Golf Club in Mosely on Monday and Tuesday. Whitehouse will play instead in the VHSL Girls Open championships at International Golf Club in Fairfax on Oct. 24-25. This is Shields’ first trip to the state tournament in his Raiders career. “He’s feeling good,” said Atlee head coach Steve Thompson. “His stroke average for the year is about +1. That’s over all of the rounds he’s played, so he’s been playing solid all year long.” Patrick Henry’s Jessica Rathbone fell short in her bid to qualify for states as an individual. She struggled in the messy weather conditions and finished with an 84.
MECHANICSVILLE – Someone’s record was destined to be spoiled when Patrick Henry’s boys volleyball team traveled to Atlee Tuesday night. With two unbeaten teams meeting, someone had to lose. Fortunately for the hosts, they sent the visitors away with the loss in a hard fought 25-23, 25-22, 25-27, 25-23 contest. “The first games were back and forth. We just pulled away at the end,” said Atlee head coach Randy Jones. “We finally separated at the end and made a few good plays. That got us the first two games. The third game, we had the opportunity
“The conditions up there were less than favorable, but there were still a lot of good scores,” said Patrick Henry head coach Dave Hudak. “It was a learning experience. It could have been really bad, but she learned how to muddle through and make it somewhat respectable.” It was quite a turnaround for someone who was 9-over after six holes. “She’s pretty resilient,” Hudak said. Rathbone’s season is not over. She will play in the Central Zone girls qualifier at Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petersburg on Oct. 18 and try to earn a berth in the VHSL Girls Open. Conference 33 WILLIAMSBURG – King William’s No. 1 golfer Taylor Hubbard got off to a rough start in the Conference 33 golf championship at Kiskiack Golf Club on Sept. 27. All golfers battled the mis-
to end it on three free balls in a row and we just didn’t execute and that let them back in it. They took advantage of it and took us to four.” Atlee struggled to put the Patriots away in the fourth game, but managed to prevent a fifth game. Patrick Henry head coach Michael Townsend said the Patriots came out a bit tentative in the first two games. “We came out super-skittish,” Townsend said. “I think we had the mind set of we wanted to beat them so bad, but we didn’t know how to do it on the court.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
P. Henry 23 22 27 23 Atlee 25 25 25 25 Records: Patrick Henry 8-1; Atlee 9-0 Highlights: Jarrett Carrano (PH) 14 kills, 21 digs; CW McIlhenny (PH) 17 kills, 7 digs; Jaxon Delgado (PH) 9 kills, 3 blocks. Alex Field (ATL) 17 kills, 10 digs; Jake French (ATL) 15 kills, 7 blocks; Michael Norris (ATL) 2 aces, 34 assists
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for 90 yards per game and completed 50 of 119 passes for 579 yards, three touchdowns and eight interceptions. Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch. com.
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King William’s Taylor Hubbard (center) shakes hands with Maggie Walker’s Michael Patina (left) after they complete play on the 18th hole of the Conference 33 golf championship at Kiskiack Golf Club on Sept. 27.
erable weather that got worse toward the middle of the tournament’s 18 holes, but Hubbard was battling his swing on the first six holes, carding four bogeys and one double-bogey. But the unflappable freshman tweaked his swing, birdied the seventh hole and played even par for all but one hole the rest of the way to the club-
house to post a 6-over 78 and claim the conference individual championship. “I certainly didn’t think I’d be near the top,” Hubbard said. “I was just trying to help out my team and finish out the back nine. … The whole goal today was for the whole team to make it to region, especially for our senior, Jacob [Bernoski].”
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suffered at the loss of loved ones in the saving of lives in the finest tradition of the American Spirit. Sitting directly in front of me was a family that was clearly trying to comfort one another. The sunglasses could not conceal the tears streaming down their faces. The consoling pats on shoulders of each other seemed to say “We will get through this today together.” These acts give hope for the future to those left behind. The loved ones that got up that fateful morning, 9/11/01, to the call of service were many who never returned alive. I could feel their anguish and deep pain from the loss of the innocent loved ones that answered the call on that beautiful fall day, which would turn into the most murderous day in our history. I could feel the bewilderment of those that had been marked by
9/11 as they realized that a great evil has visited our nation. Unanswered questions: Why us? Why now? What did we do wrong? Why did my loved one have to die? The feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the future was unsettling in my soul. The undercurrents in almost every sphere of our lives are undercutting the traditions of our beloved nation. The family, faith, educational institutions and governments were challenged by a foreign ideology. Now terror and uncertainty found a place in our hearts as we all respectfully reflected on 15 years ago and now the events of today. This evil of which I speak has found empathy and a home in our beloved America. Yes, this evil has been embraced by those born under the Red, White and Blue. There is a sickness in the soul of our nation that just grows like a cancer which can only be healed
with a spiritual awakening. As is seen in the current condition of decline, accelerated in our nation, the saddest of all truth is we have rejected the medicine for the soul of our nation. Consequently, we grow weaker daily. Most surveys show that 70% of the respondents say the nation is going in the wrong direction. So, under the cover of Old Glory, the flag, the symbol of our nation with all the traditions of respect, honor and duty, the true American Patriots, we all did stand to honor the noble service of our countrymen. Firefighters, EMS, military, law enforcement are all the face of our nation in noble causes for righteousness. The flag and the Constitution are the only items to which we as Americans make a pledge of allegiance. Patriots always stand, salute, and never bow or kneel to the evil forces that assault America.
Patriots find the way to truth without forced participation or infringement on the rights of others. To disrespect others is to disrespect yourself. The context for the story has been established. On this fall day, at Engine Company 10, in Hanover, I found myself reflecting on things which are true, honest, just, hopeful and of good report as embodied in our beloved America. I hear the roll call of service: Henry, Davies, Jefferson, Washington, Hale, Douglas, Henry, Mason, Madison, Jones, and countless others, all who gave up everything, their lives and fortunes, to birth this noble experiment of self-government that we call the United States of America. Frenchman Alexis Tocqueville would write: “America is great because its people are good.” I think he was correct! Oscar Walker Hanover
Watermelon sets new State Fair record DOSWELL — The winner of this year’s State Fair of Virginia giant watermelon competition set a new state record. The monster melon grown by Davis Wells of Hanover County weighed in at a whopping 245.7 pounds. Wells is no stranger to the giant produce competition. He set a previous watermelon record in 2007 with a 190.5pound melon. Last year, Wells won the competition with a 161.12pounder. In 2014, Wells’ entry took second place, weighing 198.1
pounds. “To grow a giant watermelon, you need good soil, good seed and good luck,” he said. After growing pumpkins for nine years, Ricky Atkins of Southampton County finally took home a blue ribbon in the giant pumpkin competition. His winning pumpkin weighed in at 879.5 pounds. Atkins also received an award this year for having the “Prettiest Pumpkin.” The giant pumpkin and watermelon weigh-in is an annual crowd favorite at the State Fair.
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sent to the American Cancer Society or Jerusalem Baptist Church, P.O. Box 86, Doswell, VA 23047. A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home Inc. at 200 Butternut Drive in Fredericksburg was in charge of arrangements.
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Church at 16210 Short Cut Road in Doswell, with Dr. E. Richard Swan, pastor, officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be
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