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Ashland hosting party to say bye to Hartgrove By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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Julie Stubblefield, photo at left, a parent of Hanover students, spoke in favor of revising the county’s current seven-point grading scale and replacing it with a more widely used 10-point system. At right, Bob Staley, director of Secondary Education, and Hanover 2016 Teacher of the Year Kelly Pace expressed their desire to eliminate mid-term exams. Both served on a focus group that studied the system and made recommendations at last week’s Hanover County School Board meeting.
Parents show support for change in grading scale By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — When Hanover County School Board members met last month, they discussed the possibility of transitioning from the current grading scale to a 10-point system. Due to a lack of data regarding a possible switch, members took no action. A recent VCU-based study that officials hoped would supply that data did not achieve the desired results and made no recommendations. Some parents took advantage of a public comment period last week to voice their support for the revised system of grading. Julie Stubblefield presented a petition signed by more than 800 individuals requesting that a committee be formed to study the feasibility of changing the current system.
“I’m here tonight to urge the board to form a committee comprised of teachers, administrators and parents to review advantages and disadvantages of moving our county to a 10point grading system,” Stubblefield said. She said students in Hanover are at a mathematical disadvantage when competing with other neighboring counties who do employ the 10-poing system, a disparity that applies to academics as well as athletics. “As a parent I trust the school board takes action to keep our county competitive and contemporary,” the parent of two children who attend Hanover County Public Schools said. Stubblefield pointed out that Hanover County is the only division out of the top 25 districts in the commonwealth that still unitsee BOARD, pg. 4
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SHLAND – As Ashland Town Manager Charles Hartgrove prepares to head to Lynchburg where he has accepted the assistant city manager’s position, the town he has served for 13 years won’t just let him leave quietly. Spearheaded by a number of community leaders, including Lorie Foley, the town’s first lady, Charles Hartgrove’s Farewell Party will get underway at 7:15
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p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Ashland Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and catering is being provided by Homemades by Suzanne. A cash bar will be available, with proceeds benefiting the Ashland Theatre
Foundation. “The Church Hill Music Company will perform during cocktails. And … wait … for … it … The God Fearin’ Snakehandlers will perform!” Foley said. She emphasized that this will be “a one-time only reunion show.” Town residents, as well as those from throughout Hanover County, are invited to share in this special goodbye to Charles and his wife Marcy. As Foley said, “Let’s show Charles and Marcy how much they will be missed.”
Preparations underway for the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade MECHANICSVILLE – “The 12 Days of Christmas” will be the theme for the annual Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, in the Village of Mechanicsville. Sponsored by the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, the parade will kick off at 2 p.m. Organizers Dave Fuller and Ronnie Planz said, “We expect a spectacular event, 1,200 people participating in the parade, and 7,000 people enjoying the afternoon along the route see PARADE, pg. 7
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ASHLAND — The Ashland Planning Commission reviewed two rezoning applications at its Oct. 12 meeting, approving one and deferring the other. Planning commissioners voted to defer the Bulifant Homes rezoning, and unanimously approved the Green Chimney rezoning with the proffers dated Oct. 4. Along with the deferral of the Bulifant Homes rezoning, commissioners also deferred the applicant’s corresponding request for a conditional use permit (CUP). The Town of Ashland and Dale Wellman, the property owner, are jointapplicants that are requesting the rezoning, and submitted proffers on Oct. 4 to address transportation improvements, architecture, signage, and landscaping to govern future development of the property. Transportation improvements included a dedication of right-of-way (ROW) and construction of a public road to allow for a connection from Route 1 to Hill Carter Parkway. The proffer shall be implemented so long as certain conditions don’t negate the requirement. Such conditions included hardships due to topography, existence of wetlands that would inhibit construction, engineering concerns with environmental and storm water issues, and access concerns from Hanover Fire-EMS or the Ashland Police Department (APD). To address architecture, the applicant proffered the same language commonly used for business or industrial rezonings for materials being used on sides of buildings that face the street, which address Comprehensive Plan policies for quality design. All freestanding signage shall be monumental and a 50-foot buffer will be in place, adjacent to the residential Sedgefield mobile home park to shield residents. The Planning Commission again voted to defer the Bulifant Homes application to
rezone a property as well as their request for a CUP. Town Attorney Andrea Erard stated that they would be re-advertised next month. Some Ashland residents living near St. Anne’s Catholic Church, which is located on Snead Street, and also is where Ashland Little League practices and plays baseball games, said they are irritated at the league’s
it’s great when spring comes and those little kids are out there, it’s almost like all America right there,” he said. He proposed a compromise, in that, while the season is in play, the signs should stay up. However, he said when the season ends they should be coming down. “When the season ends, those signs don’t come down,” referring to how he
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Chris Peebles, the immediate past president of the Ashland Little League, responded to complaints about sponsorship signs during last week’s meeting of the Ashland Planning Commission.
display of sponsorship signs around their field. Catherine Widdick and her husband Bill, who are residents of Snead Street and have been living in Ashland since 1992, took the floor to share their issues with the Planning Commission. “It is a visual assault for us to have to look out our family room window every day and see a sign for McDonald’s, or Ace Hardware, or a plumber … or someone else. We did not move to Snead to have to look at advertising. If we wanted to look at that, we would have moved to Route 1,” she said. Ashland Little League receives a majority of its funding from its sponsors, large enough of a majority to where if they were to lose their funding, there wouldn’t be any more Ashland Little League. Widdick approached commissioners once his wife had finished her statement, saying, “We certainly support little league,
was forced to look at an Ace Hardware sign all last winter. Chris Peebles, the immediate past president of Ashland Little League, spoke in response to the complaints. “I’ve always welcomed somebody to walk across the street and have a conversation with me, and that’s never taken place. No one has ever picked up the phone, my number is on the website, my email is on the website. No one has ever called me or talked to me about their concerns,” Peebles said. Peebles said he wanted to work with the town and the residents of Snead Street to figure out a solution everyone can agree to, explaining to commissioners that the money coming from these sponsors allows children in the local community to play baseball. Without the sponsors’ funding for the baseball team, children in the Ashland community won’t have a baseball team to join.
Proposed Long Range Plan open for public comment ASHLAND – The proposed Long Range Plan for 2017-2023 is open for public comment. It can be viewed on the Hanover County Public Schools’ website at: http:// bit.ly/2dMpBNY. The community is asked to forward all input to Nancy Disharoon, director of accreditation and accountability, at ndisha-
roon@hcps.us by Tuesday, Oct. 25. The proposed plan was developed through a comprehensive process by a committee comprised of students, parents, teachers, business partners, support personnel, school administrators, and district level administrators. Through the committee’s collabora-
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tive efforts and passion for learning, it is intended to guide the future of Hanover County Public Schools and ensure students continue to be provided with exceptional educational opportunities and experiences. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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Destruction of property, monument, reported in the 14000 block of Trails End Drive. Breaking and entering to a house to commit larceny and assaulted reported in the 11000 block of Hopson Road.
Firearms regardless of value not from a person was reported in the 10000 block of Rapidan Way.
Driving and not reporting an accident, damage $250 was reported in the 7000 block of Lee Park Road.
Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 11000 block of Richardson Road.
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Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 7000 block of Marie Lane/Selby Lane. Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of West Patrick Henry Road.
Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 5400 block of Walnut Grove Road.
Trespassing on posted property was reported in the 18000 block of Southern Cross Lane.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 4200 block of Market Road.
Simple assault was reported in the 13000 block of Liberty School Road. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200 was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Air Park Road.
Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 15500 block of West Patrick Henry Road.
Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Snaffle Court.
Disorderly conduct was reported in the 300 block of South James Street.
Simple assault was reported in the 5400 block of Winsmith Drive.
ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Zorbas Lane.
Breaking and entering a house to commit larceny and assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 13000 block of Lea Anna Lane.
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Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way.
Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 14000 block of Mountain Road/Chewning Road.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 9600 block of Atlee Commons Drive.
Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Elm Tree Terrace.
Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Driving and not reporting an accident, damage $250, was reported I the 7200 block of Alpen Lane.
Driver to report certain accidents in writing was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8500 block of East Patrick Henry Road.
Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Concealment, altering price, $200, third offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Roosevelt Avenue.
Grand larceny of parts was reported in the 9200 block of Susquehanna Trail.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Winterham Drive.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Simple assault was reported in the 9900 block of Doswell Road.
Driver did not report an accident with damages of $1,000 in the 19000 block of Vontay Road/Summer Ridge Place.
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Driving and not reporting an accident, damage $250, was reported in the 7400 block of Old Hickory Road.
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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.
merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.
Receiving goods from credit card fraud, $200, was reported in the 6100 block of Brashier Boulevard. Concealment, price altering
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Little Free Libraries now in Ashland ASHLAND – A collaboration between the Ashland Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library, the Ashland Friends of the Library, and the re-funk-it, a local art store, has created, erected and stocked three Little Free Libraries in the Town of Ashland. These “libraries,” located at the Ashland Railroad Station, Pufferbelly Park and re-funkit, just south of the Ashland Farmer’s Market, offer books for adults, teens and children. Anyone is invited to take a book, read it, return it or another book to the same space. Besides readers who might donate books, the books are provided by the
Ashland Friends of the Library from donations made to the library. Little Free Libraries is a worldwide movement to offer free books housed in small containers to members of the local community. It was founded in Houston, Wisconsin, and, as of January, the organization estimates that there are over 36,000 Little Libraries worldwide. The members of the Ashland collaboration said they hope that these readers will be encouraged to become public library members and lifelong readers. Information submitted by Wendy Bauers Northup, president, Friends of the Library.
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ized what some parents consider an outdated system. She noted the number of topics that merited committee reviews in past years, and urged board members to initiate the same process pertaining to grading scales. “It’s easy to rest on the laurels of rigor and reputation for our wonderful county, but that’s not the answer to keeping our students aligned with contemporary options beyond high school,” Stubblefield said. She said a major determining factor in post high school choices revolve around a student’s GPA (grade point average), and Hanover’s current grading scale does not represent a level playing field. “Counties using the 10point grading scale are mathematically at an advantage,
and Hanover is not one of those counties,” Stubblefield said. Other supporters who favor the new system joined her. Superintendent Michael Gill recommended the school board follow the recommendation of many of the parents who contacted school officials regarding the possibility of a change. Gill pointed out the central office received comments from parents who also favored the current system, but suggested the issue deserves further review. “The board heard there was significant interest about exploring moving from a seven-point scale to a 10point scale,” Gill said. “Some speakers came out tonight and they have received a number of comments that displayed that is a topic of interest.” Gill said the board heard
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the comments and reacted appropriately. “The board had a willingness to be responsive to an item of interest from the community.” The superintendent placed no timetable on the focus group’s recommendations, but formation of the committee will begin immediately. In other matters, the board heard a report by a committee formed to study the possibility of eliminating mid-term and final exams. The group, comprised of educators, students, parents and interested citizens, studied the benefits and drawbacks of a system of testing that has been employed in schools for decades. “The instructional benefits of an exam are minimal,” said director of secondary education Bob Staley, who headed the focus group. He was joined by parents and teachers who supported the group’s recommendations. Hanover’s 2016 Teacher of the Year Kelly Pace noted that the elimination of the exams
would allow more instructional time for students. In their estimation, the exams might have outlived their usefulness in a changing educational environment. The group suggested eliminating mid-term exams and replacing those half-days with full days of instruction. In addition to the four days allotted for students to take exams, four additional days of preparation are required, representing a total of 16 days a year spent on exams. The group did not recommend eliminating final exams, yet, but suggested the board take a close look at the possibility for the 2018-2019 school year. Mid-terms under the new plan, if approved, would be eliminated in the next school year. Gill said approval of the revised exam schedule would require policy changes that he would prepare to accompany any recommendation. Those changes will be presented at the Nov. 1 meeting and the board could consider the policy change at its December meeting.
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‘Pup Crawl’ set Oct. 22 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – On Saturday, Oct. 22, thanks to the Hanover Humane Society, dog lovers will have the opportunity to bring their favorite canine companion to take part in the Fifth Annual “Pup Crawl.� This year’s walk will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. Registration gets underway at 6:30 p.m. The moonlight stroll is 1.5 miles through the Town of Ashland. The registration fee of $25 and includes a goody bag, event t-shirt, a decorative doggy waste bag holder, a doggy bandana, and a LED dog leash for your faithful companion. Register for the “Light Up
the Night� contest and decorate you and your canine companion with LED lights, glow sticks, etc., with prizes awarded for creativity. At the end of the event, refreshments will be available and prizes will be awarded for participants that collect the most pledges. All registration materials are available for download at www. hanoverhumanesociety.org. For more information, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity for IRS tax purposes. All proceeds for this event will be used to support Hanover Humane’s animal adoption, education, and prevention programs.
HCPS hosting Education Expo at L-DHS and PHS ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is hosting its second annual Education Expo to help students and their parents learn more about the educational opportunities at the high school level and plan for the future. “While all are welcome, this will be especially helpful for current middle school and ninth grade students,� Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public infor-
mation officer, said. The Education Expo will be held as follows: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Lee-Davis High School at 7052 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. (A free dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Introductory sessions will be held in the auditorium at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at Patrick Henry High School at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. (A free dinner will
Job fair set at FairďŹ eld Inn Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Guest Services Inc. will be holding a job fair for the new Fairfield Inn & Suites in Ashland today and Thursday (Oct. 19-
20) at the Dominion Power Innovation Center at 201 Duncan St. in Ashland. To apply, visit gsicareers. com. The Hanover Airpark Business Association is assisting with the job fair.
be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Introductory sessions will be held in the auditorium at 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.) Whitley said attendees will learn more about some of the most exciting and innovative educational programs and pathways available. Participants will have the opportunity to visit a variety of informational booths and attend breakout sessions, to include: The Specialty Center
with a health sciences focus. The Advance College Academy. The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. The International Baccalaureate program. CodeRVA (new for 2016). For more information, students and parents are encouraged to contact their school counselor or Dr. Robert Staley at rstaley@hcps.us or 804-3654562.
Candlelight Ceremony to be held tonight Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hanover Safe Place will present a Candlelight Ceremony to remember those affected by domestic violence at 6 p.m.
today (Wednesday, Oct. 19) at Historic Hanover Courthouse at 13182 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments. For more information, call Hanover Safe Place at 804-7522728.
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Should God and discipline return to our schools? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
lunch. “We turned out blessed and thankful,” she said. Many social media posts claim that part of today’s problems in schools is the fact that God was removed. We also had discipline — as in paddles, not a “go sit in the corner time-out.” And, despite the lack of technology, nine out of 10 times parents knew about the incident before you arrived home. So, there were those consequences to face too. My question is: Should God and discipline be returned to the public school system? I’m sure there are some in our community that just screamed and possibly cursed me. The question is legitimate. Would returning prayer and discipline to the classroom reawaken something that may be missing? When children are being gunned down (no,
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y high school graduating class has a closed Facebook page, so I recently asked (to make sure my memories were correct) if we had a devotion/ prayer and joined in unison in the Pledge of Allegiance every morning before classes started. The 60-year-old memory was working that day — I was right. Students were selected to read a devotion or say a prayer and lead the Pledge of Allegiance on the principal’s intercom system. As to my question, responses included one classmate noting that her elementary school had prayer before the day began, at lunch and before dismissal. When she got to junior high school, prayer was said at the start of the day and at
I’m not anti-gun; I grew up in a home with pistols and rifles owned by a member of the NRA), we need a solution. Are children being properly disciplined at home? Contributing columnist Jim Ridolphi recently wrote about taking away his kids’ smartphones as a method of punishment. In today’s world, I’m sure that hurts. Back in my day, losing landline phone (remember those?) privileges made the point. I do hope you’ll take the time to write a letter to the editor or send an email response to mkinser@mechlocal.com. Your opinion matters. In closing, Nov. 8 is fast approaching. Mark your calendar, set your smartphone, put a post-it on your computer monitor, whatever reminder works for you. We have too much at stake.
A younger brother sings the praises of having an older sister By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local No one ever writes a column about their sister. I can only wonder at what the reasoning is behind that oversight but, perhaps, sisters are too often taken for granted or under-appreciated. That is not the case pertaining to my sister and me for seldom a day goes by I don’t think of her and thank my lucky stars that I have more than just a great friend — I have a wonderful sister. Having an older sister is an advantage that only younger brothers can explain, but everything in life
is easier as a child when you are following a female sibling who’s more experienced ... and smarter. It also had its disadvantages. In high school, teachers would marvel at the difference between the two of us. While she was a straight-A National Honor Society student, I was not as focused on my studies as a high school student. “Are you Rebecca Ridolphi’s brother?” many teachers would ask as I entered classes a couple of years after her. When I replied in the affirmative, they seemed amazed at my shortcomings when compared to her stellar record and straight-A report card.
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And even though we were on different sides of the academic landscape, we remained close and she never judged my misguided exploits or exposed my lack of aptitude. She often told me I was just as smart as her, but I knew that it was just an effort to build my confidence and instill a belief in myself. It wasn’t until years later that I realized that her subtle support was probably the difference in career and college choices that served me well for a lifetime. When our father passed away suddenly when I was in fourth grade and she was in seventh, I didn’t see BOOK pg. 7
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Democrats ask: Where does Rob Wittman stand? Fifty-five members of the Hanover Democratic Committee recentday signed a petition demanding to know if Republican Congressman Rob Wittman will continue to endorse Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after the release of an Access Hollywood video showing Trump making disparaging, lewd and vulgar comments toward women. For the past several months, you have continued to wholeheartedly support Trump even after his repeated statements disparaging minorities, immigrants and women. Now, we demand to know if you will continue to champion him after a video clearly shows candidate Trump objectifying women and espousing aggressive sexual behavior toward women. Your campaign spokesman said that you “do not condone the objectification of women.” Our question is: Do you condone the man who embodies the objectification of women? Will you have the courage to disavow Trump, as some other Republican candidates have, or will you continue to go along to get along? We want to know the measure of your character; we already have the measure of Trump’s character, or more accurately put, the lack thereof. We will continue to forward Mr. Wittman additional names of those who sign the petition as they come online or sign in person at our upcoming events. “ I am quite sure Mr. Wittman will find that his constituents in Hanover County do not approve. It’s not the first time we’ve been in touch. We recently sent him a petisee LETTERS pg. 7
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tion with 80 names of our members very concerned about Congressman Wittman’s delay in approving a clean bill for Zika funding; we were pleased to see that bill finally passed, but only after a crucial seven-month delay during the height of mosquito season. We’re going to get even more signatures on this issue. This is the kind of thing we don’t much care for in Hanover County and are disappointed that Congressman Wittman has continued to support Mr. Trump in spite of his vulgarity, lack of public policy understanding and inexperience.” Toni Radler Chair Hanover County Democratic Committee Ashland
Retired postal worker says thanks (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Terry Hendrickson, who was the mail carrier for Rural Route 6 for the United States Postal Service.) Yes, I am retired. It was unexpected and I didn’t get to tell any of you in person. So I just wanted to say how thankful I am to have had such wonderful customers. Thank you for your years of friendliness, generosity and concern. I miss you and hope to see you around town. Terry Hendricksone
realize that her pain and suffering were much worse than mine. I was on the edge of adolescence, not quite old enough to understand permanent loss and the real heartbreak that sometimes accompanies life. She was destroyed by his loss, and we huddled closer after he was gone. Our family dynamics changed after his death, and Rebecca remained as my rock for all the years that followed. She supported me in college pursuits, defended me when trouble arose, exposed me to a world of literature and politics and put up with quite an amount of foolishness through all of those emotions. For many years, I feared Rebecca’s kindness would result in someone taking advantage of her, or some fool mistaking her kindness for weakness. But all who encountered her quickly learned a quiet demeanor and subtle style did not equate to weakness or lack of intensity, and she quickly rose to the top of her field. Through the years, miles separated our families, but we still maintained that special brothersister relationship. She unashamedly claims me as her little brother, and I am glad to have her as my older and only sister. It’s also hard to believe that this month, my sister turns 70 years old. For me, that’s hard to accept and I often think of our time as kids as we played on the swings or played kickball. I doubt either of us will be duplicating those feats this October. As she gathers with her kids and grandchildren for the big celebration, my thoughts won’t be far away. For all the words of support, the love and kept promises, I’m eternally grateful to the best friend I’ve ever had in this world, my sister.
Turkey Shoot Series starts Friday in Doswell Staff Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL — The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor an Annual Turkey Shoot Series at 7 p.m. on Fridays – Oct. 21 and 28 and Nov. 4, 11 and 18 — at Station 4 at 16243 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. According to the fire company, the community’s “continued
support warrants our thanks. Our fundraisers always apply to training, equipment and the supplies needed so volunteers may continue to serve our citizens and community.” Members also request that residents “consider asking about a volunteer role with Company 4.” The cost is $2.50 per shot,
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CLAUDINE M. CONWELL Claudine M. Conwell, of Ashland, earned her wings with her daughters-in-law by her side on October 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack CONWELL Conwell. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Conwell (Lois), Barry Conwell (Patricia) and Darrell Conwell; grandchildren, Jamie, Jennifer and Amanda; great-grandchildren, Jamil, Lynsie, Caydence and Delaney; brother, Denzil; and many nieces and nephews. Claudine was an accountant for the ABC Board and also worked for Conwell’s Auto Service. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid
Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover.
BARBARA B. FLEMMONS Barbara B. Flemmons, 79, of Glen Allen, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Quinby and Louise Burnett. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tom Flemmons; three children, Cheryl (Roy), Tommy (Pam) and David; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Sonny (Nancy) and Vernon (Yvonne). Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Gwathmey Baptist Church at 11232 Gwathmey Church Road in Ashland. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gwathmey Baptist Church, the
American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland.com.
PATRICIA GLAVE Patricia McKenna Glave, 81, artist, sculptor, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, lost her grounding to earth on Thursday, October 6, 2016, surrounded by her loving children in the home where she lived for 54 years. She GLAVE was preceded in death by her best friend and husband of 47 years, architect, James M. Glave, AIA. She is survived by three children, a son, Clark M. Glave and his wife, Monica, of Richmond; two daughters,
Kenna Glave Turner and her husband, Robert, of Ashland and Olivia C. Glave, of Richmond; as well as five grandchildren, the light of her life, Daniel, Celeste, Cassandra, Siena and Matthew. She is survived by her only sister, Dr. Olivia McKenna August, Ph.D. and her husband, Herbert, who currently reside in New York City. She also is missed by extended family and loved ones, especially Marie Chamblin Dirom, her husband, Robert, and their daughter, Brook. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Bliley’s-Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue in Richmond, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maymont Park Foundation, www.maymont.org, The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, www. visarts.org, or The Memorial Foundation for Children, www. fdnweb.org, in Richmond, Virginia.
NORMA B. KEETON Norma B. Keeton, 94, of Topping, formerly of Richmond, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wilson V. “Bill” Keeton. She was the daughter of Wesley and Thelma Eubank Booker. She is survived by five daughters, Roberta Ballard (Jimmy) of Rockville, Rena Martin (Bob) of Powhatan, Carol Conti (David) and Betty Taylor (David), both of Middlesex County, and Peggy Knisley (Barry) of Crozier; 11 grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren. She also is survived by two brothers, Richard Booker of Homeland, Georgia, and Billy Booker of Lanexa. The family will have a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middlesex Auxiliary to the Convalescent Center Saluda. Check made payable to
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ROSA WADDY Rosa Deloris Waddy, 77, of Hanover County, departed this life October 9, 2016. Rosa leaves to cherish her memory four sons, Raymond B r o w n WADDY ( Me l on i e ) , Melvin Waddy Jr. (Sonya Scott), Tyrone Waddy, Nelson Waddy (Robin); 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Rosa rests at Owens Funeral Services, 104 Green Chimney Ct., where the public viewing will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2016, and also where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 15, 2016. Rev. Willie Harvey officiating. Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens.
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No Room at the Inn, which will be presented for its ninth year at the Church of the Redeemer, needs community members to loan their Nativity for the everchanging exhibit. The Photo submitted by Martha O’Keefe 2016 exhibit and fundraiser will be held Friday through Sunday, Dec. 2-4-, at the church in Mechanicsville. Monies support the homeless in Central Virginia and Lascahobus, Haiti. Creches, different and all special celebrating the joy in the birth of the Christ Child, as seen by artists from all over the world, make up the indoor exhibit. For more information and exhibitor forms, go to www. churchredeemer.org/no-room. The deadline for registration is Sunday, Nov 20.
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Patriot starters, subs manhandle Wildcats By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Patrick Henry wasted no time making its homecoming fans happy – just six seconds. Terrance Oxendine took Armstrong’s opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. The Patriots’ added four more touchdowns over the next 11 minutes and scored three additional ones the rest of the game to claim a 55-12 victory over the outgunned Wildcats Friday night at Patrick Henry. Armstrong, the smallest school in the Capital District, lacked much of a bench from which to draw from. Patrick Henry, on the other hand, had plenty of players on the sidelines waiting for a chance to play – and they got it. From the start of the second quarter, Patriots’ coach Bryan Davis substituted freely. Davis expressed sympathy for the plight of the Armstrong team. “You feel for those because everybody in the coaching profession at some point in time has been on that side of the coin. If they haven’t they’ve been very, very fortunate,” Davis said. “I’ve been on that side of the coin, too, where you’re undermanned and do the best you can.” The ability to go to the backups early, while a nice thing to do, may help the Patriots
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Left, Patrick Henry’s Terrance Oxendine (3) returns the opening kickoff 85 yards to Give the Patriots a 7-0 lead. Patrick Henry defender Brandon Sullivan (83) comes up with a fumble recovery.
as they close out the regular season against Atlee, Highland Springs and Lee-Davis. For one, it kept the starters out of harm’s way. But the extra playing time against Armstrong should help backups if they get the call to step up in one of those games. “It was good to keep some kids healthy,” Davis said. “It was good for morale because we’ve played a lot of tight games this year as well. When you’re playing against Godwin and you win by three, or you play against
Henrico and you win by one – there haven’t been a lot of opportunities for kids to get in there that are two’s or three’s [in the depth chart]. For them to get in there and get significant time is maybe validation for all the time they have to be in practice.” Because of the substitutions, the Patriots were able to spread their offense around. Six running backs carried the ball 22 times for 177 yards – but only two, Justin McCowan and
Devyn Coles, had more than 60 yards on the night. (Both had two touchdowns as well.) Three quarterbacks had touches on the ball – but of the latter, only Tyler had any completions: two for 75 yards and a touchdown. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Armstrong 0 6 0 6 — 12 P. Henry 35 13 0 7 — 55 PH – Oxendine kickoff return (Martinez Moreno kick) PH – McCowan 5 run (Martinez
Moreno kick) PH – Oxendine 47 pass from Tyler (Martinez Moreno kick) PH – McCowan 6 run (Martinez Moreno kick) PH – Tyler 13 run (Martinez Moreno kick) A – Stewart 5 pass from Thomas (kick failed) PH – Seay 19 run (Fountain kick) PH – Coles 17 run (kick failed) PH – Coles 11 run (Fountain kick) RUSHING A: Stewart 15 carries 21 yards, Thomas 15-57, Cespedes 1-1, Cannon 7-(minus 9), Christian 1(minus 2). PH: McCowan 6-68, Hart 1-(minus 4), Seay 6-12, Tillman 225, Coles 5-63, Taylor 2-13. PASSING A: Thomas 5 completions 7 attempts 15 yards 0 interceptions. PH: Tyler 2-2-75-0, Sikkar 0-3-0-0, Coles 0-1-0-0. RECEIVING A: Stewart 1 reception 5 yards, Cannon 1-3, Gary 2-7. PH: Oxendine 1-47, Coles 1-28.
Resilient Yellow Jackets beat W&L By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon’s women’s volleyball squad may be young, but the Yellow Jackets proved they were resilient when they hosted Washington & Lee in a battle of two squads who were undefeated in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. With less than an hour to go before the contest, former Hanover High School standout Miranda Hall took a ball to the head during warmups and was put on concussion protocol, forcing head coach Bill Rogers to change his lineup for the evening. While the team got off see JACKETS, pg. 10
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Suliman, Northcutt claim Milestat victories By Dylan Garner Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – A poorly timed cramp was the last obstacle in Douglas Freeman senior Waleed Suliman’s way as he raced to the finish of the MileStat.com XC Invitational. It wasn’t enough to stop the fastest race of his career – or the fastest cross country race by a Richmond high schooler. With a time of 14:49, Suliman claimed school, course and all-time area records with a victory in the boys varsity ‘A’ race at Pole Green Park on Saturday morning. “I came in with 15 meters to go, and I saw the clock, and I was like ‘Yes, I’m going to make it,’ ” he said. “It was amazing. I didn’t know what to do.” Cosby sophomore Rachel Northcutt added a victory in the girls varsity ‘A’ race in 17:35, claiming back-to-back titles at the state’s largest invitational. “It was exhilarating. ... It was kind of shocking. I was coming down the finish, and I was like, ‘I’m doing it again.’ ” Fifteen minutes has been a target for Suliman all season. With only two races (and two victories) for Suliman this season, coach Brian Reutinger wanted to make sure he approached the race aggressively. According to Reutinger, he had “raced to win” in his previous efforts, but he wasn’t running away with victories to the degree he was capable of, which was the only way he was going to hit his goal Saturday. “We race so few times that every time we race, we want him getting something out of it besides just winning,” Reutinger said. “So we prepped him over the course of the week to get out, be aggressive and be tough.” Through the first 4,600 meters, Suliman was aggressive
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Patrick Henry’s Alycia Richardson (right) comes in to the finish line in the girls varsity ‘B’ race Saturday afternoon.
as directed. He led the entire way, distancing himself from his competition by the second mile with some audible gasps and wows from the crowd. The last 400 meters tested his toughness. The lead cart cleared the way for Suliman’s final sprint, but the cramp created resistance between him and the records he sought. But when he knew he had the time he needed, he raised his two index fingers in the air in celebration as he crossed the finish line. Suliman said he tried to change the now familiar pose in the moment, which turned out to be his only failure of the day. The previous record by a Richmond-area high school runner in a 5K was by St. Christopher’s Charles Alexander at the 1981 Kinney Nationals in Orlando, Fla., finishing in 14:51.90. Just more than two years ago, Suliman, now with an arguable claim to the title of the area’s alltime greatest high school cross country runner, could barely speak English and had raw, untrained running ability. Saturday was a proud moment for the senior, whose American journey continues to grow by the week. “It’s absolutely awesome. Like I told you before, Richmond is now my new hometown, and
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I’m proud to make it a little better, faster. ... I’m proud it is my hometown,” Suliman said. “For records, I’m happy about it. I’m not gonna lie about that.” In the girls race, Deep Run’s Lily Snow pushed the tempo early, leading Northcutt by a couple of steps by the first mile. The Northcutt took over the lead by the time she reentered the course’s straightaway approaching the two-mile point. She fended off a trio of seniors, including Glen Allen’s Caroline Robelen, through the end. Last year’s victory, the first in her high school career, was on her mind as Northcutt made the last steps to the finish line, flourishing a wide smile. She dedicated the race to her grandmother, who has been fighting lung cancer for the past three months. With the thought of her grandmother pushing her throughout the race, Northcutt is excited to tell her the result. “She’s a motivation to me,” Northcutt said. “She’ll be very happy.” In the team standings, Deep Run – led by Bashir MosavelLo’s fifth-place finish – finished runner-up in the boys race. Cosby, led by Northcutt, placed third overall in the girls race. Lee-Davis competed in the varsity ‘A’ races. The Confederate boys finished 13th and the
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Douglas Freeman’s Waleed Suliman celebrates his first-place finish in the varsity ‘A’ race at the MileStat.com Invitational Saturday. Suliman’s 14:49 finish set school, course and area records.
Confederate girls finished 24th. Jack Ikenberry was Lee-Davis’ best finisher, coming in 14th out of 295 runners in the boys ‘A’ race in 15:37. Desirae Horsley was the Confederates’ highest girls finisher with a 19:34 time. Atlee’s boys finished second and Patrick Henry’s boys finished 24th in the varsity ‘B’ race. The Raiders were led by Connor Moses (eighth place in 16:30)
and Kameron Helmlinger (11th place in 16:37). Patrick Henry’s Noah Campbell finished 14th in 16:42. Hanover’s girls finished 21st and Atlee’s girls finished 24th in their varsity ‘B’ race. Rachel Crytser led the Hawks with a 16th-place finish in 19:51. Laney Owen led the Raiders’ girls with a 21:22 finish. Hailey Draper led a small Patrick Henry contin-
gent with a 22:31 finish. Nathaniel Good won the Varsity ‘C’ race for Hanover’s boys with a 16:43 finish. Grant Davis finished 11th in 17:17, and the Hawk boys came in third overall. Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Dylan Garner can be reached at dgarner@timesdispatch.com.
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most resilient team I’ve ever seen. Different players … find a way to make it happen. Taking Miranda out loses four points a set right off the bat, so someone’s got to step in and make up those four points.” One of those who stepped up was outside hitter Kai Cunningham, who finished with 14 kills. She came on stronger as the match went on. “I was ready to put on a strong face and bring some energy to the court,” said Cunningham. “I think it took a little bit to warm up. I was a little nervous in the
beginning, but my teammates are awesome. They really helped get through this, get rid of the freshman jitters.” Erin Quinn had four kills, 47 assists and nine digs for Randolph-Macon (15-4, 7-0 ODAC). The Yellow Jackets’ other leaders were Mariah Clark (13 kills, seven digs), Emily Fitzwater (nine kills), Rebecca McGilvery (18 kills, 11 digs), Samantha Sallade (23 digs) and Rachel Wyatt (13 digs). Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Oct. 19 In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Hanover Safe Place will present a Candlelight Ceremony to remember those affected by domestic violence at 6 p.m. at Historic Hanover Courthouse at 13182 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The ceremony will be followed by light refreshments. For more information, call Hanover Safe Place at 804-752-2728.
Friday, Oct. 21 and 28; Nov. 4, 11 and 18 The Doswell Volunteer Fire Company will sponsor an Annual Turkey Shoot Series, starting at 7 p.m., at Station 4 at 16243 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. According to the
fire company, the community’s “continued support warrants our thanks. Our fundraisers always apply to training, equipment and the supplies needed so volunteers may continue to serve our citizens and community.” Members also request that residents “consider asking about a volunteer role with Company 4.” The cost is $2.50 per shot, with the first round beginning at 7 p.m. Prizes include an assortment of meats (sausage, bacon and turkey). Every fifth round will be a 50/50 money round. The Concession Stand will have a variety of food and drink available for purchase. For more information, call 804-876-3880.
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Monday, Oct. 31 Hanover Manor at 809 Thompson St. in Ashland will host a Queen’s Masquerade Ball, as well as the annual trick-or-treat event. Trick or treating will begin at 10 a.m., with children from local day care facilities going door-todoor with Hanover Manor residents seated in the halfway giving them candy. At 2 p.m.,
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Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon. net.
SpookieFUN Fest is seeking Community Partners MECHANICSVILLE and ASHLAND -- Hanover County Parks and Recreation will host the annual Taylor’s SpookieFUN Fest coming Friday, Oct. 21, at Pole Green Park and Saturday, Oct. 22, at Poor Farm Park. “We are looking for child-related businesses and/or organizations to be Community Partners at this annual celebration,” Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, said. “This exciting youth-oriented event is a great way to celebrate the season. To become a partner, fill out the online registration by Oct. 14 at www.hanoverparksrec.com, keyword: Spookie.” There are two ways to participate in the SpookieFUN Zone: Hanover Treats – Hand out candy to the little trick or treaters. Taylor’s Tricks – Provide games and interactive activities.
Children will be entertained with flashlight candy hunts, dancing, games, trick or treat booths, rides and for 2016, Superhero presentations. This free event is open to the public and will be hosted on two dates at two locations: Friday, Oct. 21, at Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Saturday, Oct. 22, at Poor Farm Park, 13400 Liberty School Lane, Ashland. Any questions about becoming a Community Partner at this event, contact Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150, visit www.hanovercounty.gov; or email parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department.
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