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Theater exceeds goal; town says bye to Hartgrove By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local
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Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman, in the photo above, on the stage of the Ashland Theater, expressed his appreciation for the years of service Charles Hartgrove gave the municipality as town manager. Hartgrove is shown standing at the right.
ASHLAND — The Ashland Theater Foundation has raised $95,000 as plans continue for the theater’s future. Clark Mercer of ATF made the major announcement during last
Thursday evening’s farewell party for outgoing Town Manager Charles Hartgrove. Fundraising for the theater exceeded the original goal, which was $75,000. Community donations are leading to the success of the theater’s long-term lease with the Town of Ashland.
Hartgrove has accepted the position of assistant city manager in the City of Lynchburg. The ATF has been operating the Ashland Theater in a “popup” mode with all volunteers since November 2014. During see THEATER, pg. 7
Residents still sharing concerns about rail plan ASHLAND – The forward-moving high-speed rail proposal took center stage at last week’s regular meeting of Ashland Town Council, with the term “faster rail” seeming to be a more appropriate title by the time the session wrapped up. The rail dominated citizen comments at the Tuesday, Oct. 18, meeting. Items that aren’t necessarily on the designated agenda may be brought to the council’s attention during that time.
Sheila Tompkins, a life-long resident of the 23005 zip code and a member of the Families Under The Rail (FUTR), approached council to emphasize the need for unity among the town, its citizens and the residents of neighboring Hanover County who live in the “western bypass” area ahead of the upcoming public commenting periods surrounding the ongoing process. The western bypass is an area west of Ashland’s town limits that the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) have
designated as one of the potential sites for construction. According to its website, FUTR is a nonprofit organization formed by citizens, private property owners, business owners and elected officials who have been “thrown under the rail.” Their purpose is based upon a group of community members sharing a core belief of combating eminent domain for private use, and Logan Barry for The Hanover Local their opposition to any tax-subsi- Outgoing Ashland Town Manager Charles Hartgrove is surrounded by members of Ashland Town Council who wished him well at his last meeting with the municipality. dized railway. “We can’t stop the expansion, He has accepted the assistant city manager’s position in the City of Lynchburg.
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SHLAND – The Ashland Main Street Association is excited to organize and host the 14th annual Ashland Train Day on Saturday, Nov. 5. Organizers said it “promises to be the biggest and best Train Day yet.” Some of the new features this year include: Ten Stops on the Train Day Scavenger Hunt. Model Train Trailer outside of Cross Bros. Grocery. G Scale Model BIG TRAINS in the Fire & Rescue Building. Food Court at the Town Parking Lot, featuring local food vendors. Partnering with Ashland Street
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You’re never too young to get the fever for the rails. This little engineer found himself a good spot to watch the model trains at a previous Ashland Train Day.
Parties to host a beer and wine garden. Train Mural inspired by Art
McKinney can be seen in the Town Parking Lot. Cinder & Tender will have a photo booth on the CSX Stage. The new features are being included in addition to returning attractions: kiddie train rides, moon bounce, railroad storytellers, antique vehicles, and encore screenings of the Ashland documentary “A Railroad Runs Through It.” Bill Gatewood, Train Day chair, and Tom Wulf, executive director, and Jen Chambers, promotion chair, Ashland Main Street Association, said that, “Thanks to our sponsors, Ashland Train Day is free to the public. Please consider a Main Street sponsorship to help us continue to do great things in our community. Visit our website at www.MainStreetAshland.org to find out more about sponsor and vendor opportunities.”
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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – Patrick Henry’s home, Scotchtown, will be the scene of some spooky fun from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at 16120 Chiswell Lane in Beaverdam. The Halloween tour is a family-friendly event that includes a tour with haunted tales associated with this almost 300-yearold house. In addition, the tour will provide participants with the opportunity to learn about historic funerary practices, super-
stitions and traditions, such as funerary masks and a display of family hair jewelry. Halloween activities also include face painting, colonial games and hands-on crafts. All of the day’s events are included in general admission. Prices range from $0 to $8. There will be special treats for all – and tricks are possible. You’ll have to wait and see. For more information, call 804-2273500 or email info@preservationvirginia. org.
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PHHS Memorial Brick program to be held Nov. 4 ASHLAND -- The annual Memorial Brick Ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Patrick Henry High School. In 1999, an area in front of Patrick Henry was designated as a prominent place to honor former alumni and faculty. This project was spearheaded by Addison Jones, Jr. and Kit Taylor. The first Memorial Brick Ceremony was held on Nov. 2, 2012. A dedication ceremony is conducted
once a year at the Memorial Garden. Bricks engraved with the name of the individual and their class are placed by family members, classmates, or friends. Bricks can be donated for anyone who graduated, attended, or would have attended, but passed away beforehand from PHHS. This starts in the year 1960, with the first graduating class of Patrick Henry, and runs until the present. At this time, there are 120 bricks in the Memorial Garden. The cost is $75 per brick with the
check made payable to Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) and mailed to 200 Berkley St., Ashland VA 23005. For more information, call 804-3654560 where you also may charge by credit card. Addison Jones, PHHS Class of 1964, is the founder and chairman of the Memorial Brick Committee. Margaret Hill, executive director of Hanover Education Foundation, is the contact person for the contributions.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue
Grand larceny of $200 or more not from a person was reported in the 7100 block of Plum Grove Circle, Mechanicsville.
Credit card theft was reported in the 8200 block of Spicewood Circle, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny of $200 not from a person was reported in the 7200 block of Harvest Lane, Mechanicsville.
Accident with damage, $1,000, not reported by the driver was reported in the 14000 block of Verdon Road in Beaverdam.
Petit larceny of $200 not from a person was reported in the 6400 block of Camille Drive, Mechanicsville.
Accident with damage, $1,000, not reported by the driver was reported in the 5300 block of Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville.
Credit card theft was reported in the 9100 block of Jump Circle, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15000 block of Route Drive, Ashland.
Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.
Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park way, Doswell.
Profane, threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of King Air Court, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person was reported in the 6200 block of Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.
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Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 5100 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of a Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 7300 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Carolyn Lane, Mechanicsville.
Accident with damage, $1,000, was not reported by the driver in the 10000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard/ Binns Road, Doswell.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny shoplifting
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was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Malicious assault with a victim injured was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Accident with damage, $1,000, was not reported by the driver in the 14000 block of Stone Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen.
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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
Breaking and entering to a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 10000 block of Hickory Hill Road in Ashland.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9000 block of Prolonge Lane, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages totaling $250 was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 11000 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.
Convicted felon (nonviolent) possessing a firearm was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Grand larceny of $200 or more not from a person was reported in the 14400 block of Stone Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen.
Destruction of property, monument, valued at $1,000, was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
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Residents urged to reply to town manager survey Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – With Town Manager Charles Hartgrove leaving for Lynchburg to become the assistant city manager, a Town Manager Search Survey is now available to Town of Ashland residents. According to the town’s website, http://www. town.ashland.va.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=216, “Ashland Town Council is interested in your thoughts about the characteristics you believe the next town manager of Ashland should possess.” The survey is located at the link listed above.
Questions include: Are you a resident of Ashland? List the five most important traits or characteristics the council should look for in the next town manager. What should be the top three priorities for the town manager during his/her first year? What advice do you have for the next town manager?
Town announces leaf collection schedule lection efforts and will help to protect your car from the dust and debris generated by the leaf collecting equipment. If you wish to schedule your leaf raking ASHLAND -- The Town of Ashland’s loose close to when the leaf vacuum truck will be in your area, determine what leaf collection equipsection you are in and have ment will be making two your leaves at the curb by passes through the entire the first day of the dates town between now and shown for your section the end of the year, once (note that actual collection in November and once of your leaves may be severDecember. al days after the date listed, The collection runs depending on weather or/ on a scheduled route and your specific location through the town as within the section): weather permits (not Section C (east of US raining or snowing). Route 1) – Nov. 1-4. When raking your Section A (west of railleaves, avoid raking leaves road tracks) – November 7into the street, the gut16. ters, or drainage ditches, Section B (east of railand be sure that the leaf road tracks to west of U.S. piles do not contain pet Route 1) – Nov. 17-30. waste, twigs, limbs, or Section C (east of U.S. other heavy objects that Route 1) – Dec. 1-6. may damage the leaf col Section A (west of raillection equipment or/ Ashland leaf collection section map. road tracks) – Dec. 7-16. and delay the collection Section B (east of railof your leaves. road tracks to west of U.S. If at all possible, Route 1) – Dec. 16-30 refrain from parking on For more information, the street when leaf collection is scheduled to take place in your area. contact Jenny Schöntag at 804-752-6875 or This will assist the street crews in their leaf col- jschontag@town.ashland.va.us. (Editor’s note: The following was taken from the Town of Ashland’s website, http://www.town. ashland.va.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=215.)
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TRAIN Fun for all at Doswell Fall but we can have some input how it’s going to ultimately Festival Oct. 30 on look, but we have to come
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DOSWELL -- Doswell Fire Co. 4 is joining with the Jerusalem Baptist Church and Taylorsville Baptist Church in hosting the Doswell Fall Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Fire-EMS Station 4 at 16243 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The seasonal community event includes food, fun and fellowship. An event for the entire family, the festival has activities for all ages such as games, a hayride, music, trunk or treat, horse rides, a medical helicopter and the Fire-EMS Safety House. For more information, call 804-876-3880. Information submitted by J.C. “Cris” Leonard, volunteer membership coordinator/public relations, Hanover County Fire-EMS.
Doswell Ruritan Dinner Nov. 5 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL – A Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The dinner will offer meat and vegetarian sauces, garlic bread, a tossed salad, dessert and beverages. Takeouts will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Proceeds support the Doswell Ruritan Club’s activities and causes.
with one voice,” said Tomkins, referring to a public input session opening up after Dec. 6 with the DRPT. Also attending the Oct. 18 meeting were students from Patrick Henry High School who are taking a class in Virginia and United States government. In addressing the students on the proposal, which is more popularly known as DC2RVA, Mayor James Foley told the students “not to judge a book by its cover.” “They’re calling it highspeed rail, it’s not high-speed rail, [it’s] zero percent highspeed rail. It’s five percent passenger rail, and 95 percent freight rail … They slap that name on it, and it confuses some people, but that’s just not the reality,” said Mayor Foley. Anyone interested in learning more about the DC2RVA proposal set forth by the DRPT is encouraged to visit the FUTR website at www.familiesundertherail. org. In other business, council moved to approve the meeting’s consent agenda as stated, therefore referring both an application for a conditional use permit (CUP) and a requested amendment to a specific zoning ordinance to the Ashland Planning Commission. Staff recommended that town council refer both items to the Planning Commission for review and consideration at a public hearing. The applicant, Andrew M. Condlin, filed an application for a CUP to construct and operate a new fuel station with an accessory convenient store.
The property is zoned B-2 -- highway-commercial, and a CUP is required for fueling stations. Currently, the property’s existing use is a mixture of commercial properties, and the future land use classification is part interstate-commercial and part mixed-use. It is located at 610 England St. between North Washington Highway and Louisiana Street, across the street from the Ashland Police Department. The Planning Commission is set to review the application and take it under consideration at a public hearing in which the date has not yet been made public. According to a memorandum regarding the ordinance that was referred by council, Ashland town staff requested a text amendment in order to specify the minimum lot size for single-family, attached homes in R-3 – residentialmedium zoning. The zoning now allows for two family dwellings at a minimum lot size of 10,000 square feet, but it doesn’t specify the lot sizes if they were to be divided for use as single-family, attached. The proposed amendment would apply a 6,000-square-foot lot size to R-3 zoning, as it is clarified in R-4 – residentialhigh zoning. The Planning Commission is set to review the amendment to the ordinance, and to take it under consideration at a public hearing scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Also during the meeting, Mayor Foley gave the official resolution of current Town Manager Charles Hartgrove, who recently accepted a position as deputy assistant manager for the City of Lynchburg. A final farewell party for Hartgrove was held Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Ashland Theater.
OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JASON ABADY Jason Aaron Abady, 51, a native of Richmond, died at his home in Ashland on Saturday, O c tob e r 15, 2016, as the result of a massive heart attack. ABADY He was the beloved son of Paula C. Powdermaker and Herman Abady. He was the beloved brother of Carol G. Abady and Jonathan S. Abady. Jason grew up in Richmond and graduated from the Open High School. He attended Oberlin College in Ohio and received a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in history from Brown University. He then lived in New York for several years before returning to Richmond, where he worked in real estate for the national firm, Keller Williams. Jason had a passion for classical and contemporary music; he was an accomplished violinist and as a member of the Brown University Orchestra he played at Carnegie Hall. In addition to a love of music and work in real estate, Jason was the author of “Battle at the Overland Trail,� a historical recounting of a critical battle on Guadalcanal during World War II, where his father fought and was later awarded the Silver Star. Jason was quiet, reserved and sensitive. He was deeply loved by his family and those who knew him. A graveside service was held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016, in Richmond Beth El at Forest Lawn at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Perlman Music Program in Shelter Island,
New York, perlmanmusicprogram.org.
MASON W. DUKE Mason W. Duke, 80, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord October 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Franklin Duke. He is survived by his wife, Linda S. Duke, of DUKE 43 years; his children, “Sonny� Duke (Lisa), Anita Smart (Johnny), Sandra Wray (Michael), Susan Taylor (Thomas), Sandy Hahn, Ronald Shelton and John Duke (Tracy), daughter-like, Robin Montgomery; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Rawling Davenport Jr.; and very best friend, Marvin Stewart. Mason was a technician and service manager for Hobart Sales & Service for 50
years and retired in 2007. A Celebration of Life was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.
EDWARD HAWTHORNE Edward “Ted� Harrison Hawthorne, 85, a lifelong resident of Rockville, passed a w a y peacefully S u n d a y, October 16, 2016. T e d HAWTHORNE was the son of the late Hugh Dewitt Hawthorne Sr. and Lizzie Walker Hawthorne. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Alison Tease Hawthorne; daughter, Shelby Hawthorne Davidson; son, Duane Edward Hawthorne (Beth); five grand-
children, Allen Ragan Davidson Jr. (Taylar), Benjamin Edward Davidson, Maryanne Grace Hawthorne, Wyatt Harrison Hawthorne and Bethany Alison Hawthorne; greatgranddaughter, Ragan Marie Davidson; very special canine friend, Bozo; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Ted was a wonderful, devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was faithful to his Lord and started his Christian life at Berea Baptist Church as a child being baptized in the South Anna River. Ted has returned home to end his Christian life at Berea Baptist Church. Ted was a farmer, contractor and former employee of Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was a graduate of Rockville High School. He was past president of Rockville Ruritan Club as well as Zone 7 Governor. He was a well-respected supporter
of the community. Throughout his life, he was a devoted member of Berea Baptist Church, Grove Avenue Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Berea Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family would like to extend special thanks to family, friends and caregivers who so faithfully stayed in touch and tended to Ted during his long illness. Flowers will be appreciated, but, memorial contributions may be made to Grove Avenue Baptist Church TV Ministries. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was in charge of arrangements.
RAYMOND KIMBLE Raymond Maitland Kimble, 89, of Ashland, passed away
Monday, October 17, 2016. He was the son of the late Clinton Raymond Kimble and Marguerite Dice Kimble. He was predeceased by three sisters, Phyllis Frye, Betty Propst and Kitty Swanda. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Kate Dice Kimble; two daughters, Kelley Kimble and Kathy Crowder (Tommy); two grandchildren, Caitlyn and Ethan; brother, Clinton Reed Kimble (Bernice); sister, Nancy Gonshor; and numerous nieces and nephews. Raymond was a 1945 graduate of Franklin High School and a West Virginia University graduate. He was a World War II Army veteran. Raymond retired from Osmose Wood Preserving Company with over 40 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and working in his see OBITUARIES, pg. 7
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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor
Tick tock — Nov. 8 is rapidly approaching By Melody Kinser Managing Editor While the war of words continues between the campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump (there was a coin toss and the decision was to address them in alphabetical order), some Americans may think the idea of a rigged election as being far-fetched (and don’t consider this as an endorsement of The Donald), but he may not be too far off. Well, at least that was the case decades ago in the land of corrupt elections (as in my home state). I started voting in 1974 when the big lever machines were used. At the time, I didn’t give it much thought as to whether someone could undermine my choices for office.
Now Trump has turned up the heat — albeit it doesn’t seem he’s gaining much support for his accusation, with the possible exception of those die-hard devoted to his voting base. I left my hometown newspaper in 1991 and, believe it or not, a neighboring county, was still using paper ballots. Trust me, part of that county involved one of our delegate seats and there were elections when we didn’t get results for those precints until Thursday. We watched Trump literally circle the wagons as he paced about or was within bumping distance at the second debate. Regardless of what you think of Clinton, she’s a strong woman. He didn’t intimate her — if that was his goal. Now Trump is alleging names of deceased are being counted as votes. That was a common joke in my hometown. Not that there’s
anything particularly funny about it, because I’ve often wondered if I still vote there, as well as my dad who passed away in 1992. A noteworthy item about the voting system in West Virginia is that you do register by party. So anybody can go to the county clerk’s office and check out what your affiliation is. Well, when I was still there everybody was a Democrat. The Republicans were few and far between. That changed in 2008 when Barack Obama won the Democratic nomination. I don’t even want to think why. The best advice I can offer is go to the polls and cast your ballot. Vote your conscience. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. As Sonny and Cher sang long ago, the beat goes on . . .
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Bible, prayer, pledge part of morning ritual (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to Melody Kinser, managing editor of The Mechanicsville Local, in response to an editorial column that appeared in the Oct. 19, 2016, edition.) I would just like to respond to
your question posed in the Local. The short answer is “Yes”! I too, remember being in Hanover County Public Schools and having assembly, where the Bible was read, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance was part of our morning ritual. This was when I was in elementary school. Although I don’t think we understood what all that meant, we were learning, just like math or reading, which wasn’t always comprehended at that age either.
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For me, this was an extension of what I was learning at home and in the little church I grew up in. Respect for adults and be considerate of others, not taking what belonged to someone else. All of these concepts are missing from most public schools today. I had several teachers in my growing up years to share Biblical values. I can honestly say none of us kids grew up perfect, including myself. But we did know exactly what you said. If you “sassed” a teacher, you’d
get in trouble with them and probably get a note sent home and get in trouble there too. You respected your principal, the janitor, the librarian, your bus driver, and your teachers. There were real world consequences for what we did. I strongly believe that a number of parents don’t want to be that strong person who sticks to what they’ve said they will do if misbehavior continues. They want their kids to like them all the time. A lot of parents make sure
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their kids are in sports, cheering, all types of clubs, scouting and other activities, but church and recognizing God is not a priority. These other things are not wrong or bad but we all need to know there is someone bigger than we ourselves. If we had a chart that showed the decline of respect in our schools since God has been kicked, there would be no way to deny the correlation. Some will argue they can be good without God. Perhaps some can be good some of the time. But we are people in need of a Savior. We are selfish and want what we want when we want it. The “Golden Rule” has been perverted from “do to others as you’d have them do to you,” to “do it to them before they can do it to you”! I know this is long and don’t expect you to print it. I just had to acknowledge your question. We not only need God and discipline in schools but in our homes and in our hearts. Darlene Heath Butler Quinton
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garden. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016, in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.
JOSEPH RICHMOND SR. Joseph S. “Wild Child” Richmond Sr., of Ashland, went to be with his mother on Sunday, October 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Richmond; sons, Joseph S. Richmond Jr., Austin N.R. Richmond; and a large, loving famRICHMOND ily. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Per his request, there will be no formal services. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2016, at 2295 Ridge Road in Powhatan. In lieu of flowers, he has requested a donation be made to the family. www.gofundme. com/2qk79y9w.
JOHN WHITCOMB John “Jack” Fredric Whitcomb peacefully passed away on October 13, 2016, after his prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, with his wife, Susan, by his side. John was born on June 7, 1930, in Washington, D.C., to Dorothy M. Whitcomb and John F. Whitcomb. After graduating high school, he attended Randolph-Macon College, Class of 1952, in Ashland. Jack held two basketball scoring records at Randolph-Macon College
and was inducted into the R-MC Hall of Fame in 2001. Upon leaving RandolphMacon College, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. After his discharge, he began his coaching career at St. Anne’s CYO in Washington, D.C., and soon thereafter he began coaching basketball and teaching math at Gonzaga College High School. In 1958, Jack was hired as the first Athletic Director at Bishop O’Connell WHITCOMB High School, where he continued to teach math and coach basketball and baseball. In 1960, he entered his financial career with Merrill Lynch and has served in the financial industry ever since. In the 1980s, Jack was manager of Wheat First Securities (Wells Fargo) twice earning manager of the year honors. In 1989, he attended Wharton School of Business and moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado. He relocated to Sarasota, Florida, in 1999, where he resided until his death. Jack was an avid Bridge player. He not only was a Gold Life Master but in 2008 he made the Barry Crane 500 list. He is survived by his wife, Susan Rupe Whitcomb; his sons, Jon Whitcomb, Kevin Whitcomb (Trish), Michael Whitcomb (Jamie) and Rob Whitcomb (Heather); 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He also leaves a stepdaughter, a stepson and five stepgrandchildren, all of Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. The Whitcomb family and John’s wish is that all contributions be made out to “The John Whitcomb Scholarship Fund,” and be mailed to Gift Processing,
Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005-5505. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at St Ann’s Church at 4001 Yuma Street Northwest, Washington, D.C., 20016. Immediately following Mass, there will be a Celebration of Life/reception at the Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad.
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ROGER WINTER Roger Childs Winter of Glen Allen stepped into the presence of our Lord on July 5, 2016, at the age of 70. Born in Portsmouth, he graduated from Deep Creek High School in 1963. He attended UVA before spending four years in the Air Force from 1964 to 1968. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. He was employed by Bell Atlantic and then Verizon from 1970 until his retirement. Roger served as a Deacon and a Sunday School teacher at Park View Baptist Church in Portsmouth. After moving to the Richmond area, he became an active member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church. In 1990, he became a member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church and was active in the media ministry. He is survived by his former wife of 45 years, Gail Crumpler Winter; his three children, Eve Peterson (Brent) of Ashland, Emily Harris (Jon) of Green Bay and Eric Winter (Pam) of Midlothian; his brother, Vernon Winter; sisters, Kimberly Honeycutt, Susan Winter and Holly Winter; eight grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private scattering of ashes will be held. Memorial donations may be made to Words of Victory Ministry, 8701 Ridge Road, Richmond, VA 23229.
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Mayor James Foley spoke on behalf of the town in thanking Charles Hartgrove for his leadership.
that time frame, the theater has hosted over 140 events with 18,000 attendees. Thursday, Oct. 20, was the last public event of the “pop-up” mode before the renovations at the theater begin. “We would like to remind our town manager, before he hits the road, that it’s important that he sign this lease because we don’t know who the next manager is going to be, so we’ve got a special pen,” Mercer said. “Thank you everyone
that supported the theater over the last two years. We’re going to be asking you for a lot more support to do this thing right, it’s a community effort … we know we’re going to get there.” Among those who talked about Hartgrove’s impact on the town were Faye Prichard, Ashland District representative on the the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the former mayor and council member of Ashland Town Council; Ashland Police Chief Doug Goodman; and Mayor James Foley. Hartgrove’s job as town manger wasn’t an easy one, Foley said, because “Charles – that man was the face of the town.” “That man’s got incredible political instincts; I’m going to miss your guidance,” Foley told Hartgrove. Foley discussed Ashland government, and how Hartgrove’s time as town manager has impacted the town staff in very positive ways. “Charles has assembled what I believe is the finest staff of any small town in America,” the mayor added.
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Florida works for PH in win over Raiders By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – On Monday, Patrick Henry coach Bryan Davis called his star junior, Hunter Hart, into his office. The “Florida” offense, the coach told his player, was being put into action. It had been in the playbook, but it hadn’t been used yet. It meant Hart would move to quarterback, and the majority of the carries would belong to him. Friday came, and “Florida” worked to perfection. Hart rushed for 238 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 9 Patrick Henry defeated Atlee 26-14. It was Patrick Henry’s first win over Atlee since 2008. Hart was dynamic. He rammed through defenders and hurdled over others. He displayed straight-line speed. On his second touchdown of the night, he leaped over a defender, one foot in front of the other, and touched ground in the end zone. “He’s a highlight reel,” teammate Travious Tyler said. And his offensive line cleared space for him all night. Playing quarterback was nothing new for him. He was the Patrick Henry quarterback his entire sophomore season. But he moved to running back and receiver this year. Before Friday night, he had accumu-
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As he dashed across the field, he remembered the proclamation he made to assistant coach Duane Lynch. Hart told the coach he would score on the first play of the game. And then he actually did it. The point-after attempt failed, but Patrick Henry (7-1) led 6-0. Just five plays later, Atlee (3-5) scored on a 5-yard run by Chris Green and took a 7-6 lead. But it didn’t last long. On Patrick Henry’s second play of the next drive, Tillman took a carry 38 yards to Atlee’s 18. Two plays later, Oxendine scored from 10 yards out, and Patrick Henry never trailed again. Atlee’s Clifton Woody did score a 94-yard touchdown early in the fourth quarter, cutting Patrick Henry’s lead to 5. But Patrick Henry responded with a 16-play, 7-minute, 52-second drive that soaked up minutes off the clock. Hart finished the drive with a 7-yard touchdown. “We weren’t not going to score,” Hart said. Patrick Henry’s defense had a big night, too. It recorded three interceptions. Hart had one of them. Dean Hoffmeyer/Times-Dispatch Before Friday, Patrick Patrick Henry’s Hunter Hart (16) leaps over Atlee defender Ryan Brooker (21) in the Patriots’ 21-10 victory over the Raiders Friday. Henry had established a repthe ball on quarterback keeper eight times. He passed once for forward. He broke free in open utation of spreading the ball lated 300 total rushing yards. field, sprinting 88 yards toward among five different running 40 yards. The “Florida” offense looks routes 32 times Friday. But on the first play from the end zone. It didn’t look like backs in a triple option. This He also handed off to Za’Qari a lot like the brand of football played by Tim Tebow when he Tillman (81 yards) 10 times and scrimmage, he called his own the normal triple-option run by was a Florida Gator. Hart ran Terrance Oxendine (49 yards) number and rushed straight the Patrick Henry offense.
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PH’s Rathbone qualifies for VHSL Girls Open By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor PETERSBURG – Last year, Patrick Henry sent both of its girl golfers to the Virginia High School League Girls Open championships. While those two – Andrea Dill and Shea Burch – graduated, the Patriots are continuing the tradition this year. Jessica Rathbone, a freshman who has been either the Patriots’ No. 1 or No. 2 golfer all season, shot a 9-over-par 81 in the Central Zone girls qualifier at Dogwood Trace Golf Course on Oct. 18 to claim one of four available berths in the Girls Open Championship, which was held at the International Country Club in Fairfax Monday and Tuesday after this edition went to press. The leaders’ scores in the Central Zone qualifier were substantially better this year than last. All four of this year’s qualifiers – Glen Allen’s Cameron Cook, Manchester’s Alexis Cheatham, Rathbone and Maggie Walker’s Lisa Qin – shot better than the 82 Dill shot in a winning effort last year. Cook shot five strokes better this year than last, winning with a 78 this year.
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Patrick Henry’s Jessica Rathbone attempts to sink a par putt on the 18th hole of the Central Zone girls golf qualifier at Dogwood Trace Golf Course on Oct. 18. Rathbone qualified to advance to the Virginia High School League Girls Open with a final score of 81.
“It’s an improvement, and I’m happy that I improved. That was my goal, just to beat what I shot last year,” Cook said. “I’m very proud of myself. One year ago, two years ago, I could not have pictured myself here, but I’m happy, very happy – ecstatic.”
On the other hand, Cosby’s Abby Gschwind, who qualified for the Girls Open last year with an 84, missed the cut this year despite an improved score of 82. Cook, a senior, plans to enjoy her final trip to the Girls Open.
“I’m just going to go out and play golf – and enjoy it. That’s all I can do,” she said. “It is what it is. If I shoot great, I shoot great. If I don’t then, ‘Oh, well.’ ” Despite the fact that Rathbone qualified for another week of competition, she wasn’t thrilled with her effort.
“I didn’t play well today, but I did make some tough putts and shots,” Rathbone said. “I was struggling with approach shots and putting.” No matter what happens in the Girls Open, Rathbone is pleased with her accomplishments so far. “I feel like I could have shot better, but I’m happy with my season,” Rathbone said. “I need to work on letting go of shots when they don’t go where I want them to.” Cheatham should feel vindicated this year. She was looking to finish as one of the leaders of the Central Zone qualifier, but ran into disaster on the 17th hole. The par 3 features a sizable water hazard in front of the tee, with an especially unfriendly bulkhead on the far end. She hit several balls that didn’t quite clear the hazard – at least one that hit the bulkhead and ricocheted back into the water – and finished three strokes short of qualifying for the Girls Open. This year, however, she let no hazard get in her way, with her 79 eight strokes better than the 87 she shot last year. Hanover junior Bella Seip missed the cut for the Girls Open this year, but she was still pretty pleased: her 88 was five
strokes better than the 93 she shot last year. “[My score] was around the ballpark of what I normally shoot,” Seip said. “I had a good amount of pars; I just had a couple of holes that didn’t turn out the way I would have liked them to. … I was hitting some putts too hard and I had some chips that I didn’t hit the way that I should have.” Hanover head coach Chris Pace was pleased with her performance. “Missing [the Girls Open] is tough,” Pace said. “But it wasn’t a bad score.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Central Zone qualifier (18 holes at Dogwood Trace GC, par 72) Cameron Cook (Glen Allen) 78; Alexis Cheatham (Manchester) 79; Jessica Rathbone (Patrick Henry) 81; Lisa Qin (Maggie Walker GS) 81; Abby Gschwind (Cosby) 82; Bella Seip (Hanover) 88; Carly Childress (Clover Hill) 92; Meghan Wright (Goochland) 93; Rachel Zhao (MWGS) 93; Libbie Smith (Mills Godwin) 95; Abby Cook (GA) 98; Riley Powers (GOO) 108; Morgan Tarczynski (COS) 108; Kamryn Carter (COS) 115; Anna White (Thomas Dale) 118; Mary Montgomery (HAN) 124; Alyria Byers (Petersburg) 135.
Raiders’ girls earn sweep of county, conference rival Patrick Henry By Laura Fien Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – The Atlee girls volleyball team last won a state title in 2013. Since then, many faces have come and gone. But the goal has always remained the same: to win another state title. To do that, the Raiders knew they would have to do well in the regular season to secure a higher seed in the postseason.
Last year, it came down to a lottery drawing between Atlee and Albemarle. But after a 25-11, 25-21, 2518 win over visiting Conference 16 opponent Patrick Henry on Tuesday night, the Raiders are now up two matches as they hope to avoid another lottery. “We needed to win, because we didn’t want that mess again,” said Atlee coach Curtis Carpenter. “I was really pleased with
how my team came out tonight. We knew Patrick Henry wasn’t going away, because the Patriots are a good team this year. But my team kept chipping away at them. I’m really proud of my girls, because that’s something we weren’t very good at in the beginning of the year.” Now eight weeks into the season, No. 5 Atlee was able to take a 14-1 lead over No. 6 Patrick Henry to start the first set. Junior Kyra Walden
got things going for the Raiders, who have no seniors. “We have this pregame routine that gets me fired up,” said Walden, who had a match-high 11 kills. “The fact that I can get it down and score points for my team early gets not only me excited, but everyone else on my team excited as well.” The second set was a different matter. The score was 9-8 when Patrick Henry took its first lead of the match. The
Patriots actually had an 1815 lead in the set before the Raiders took a 2-0 lead in the match. The third set was tied 10 times before the Raiders were able to pull off their sweep of the Patriots. “We’ve been working really hard all season to come out on top,” said junior Lauren O’Riley, who, along with Walden, was on last year’s team with the last remaining players from Atlee’s
state championship. “To get this win in three sets against Patrick Henry, who we beat in five sets last time, shows that it wasn’t just a fluke.” Carpenter said that has led to his team’s continued success. “Success breeds success,” said Carpenter. “I’ve been lucky, I guess, but I think it’s the mentality we try to create in the gym, nothing comes easy, so anything worth having you have to work hard for.”
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Defense reigns supreme in Yellow Jacket win By Ellis Hopson For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – After a scoreless first half in RandolphMacon’s homecoming game against Catholic at Day Field Saturday, the only thing that seemed worth celebrating was the homecoming court and the effort put in by both teams’ defenses. Somebody’s defense was bound to crack, and, to the pleasure of the Yellow Jacket fans, it was Catholic’s defense that buckled to give the home crowd a happy homecoming as Randolph-Macon earned its third shutout of the season with a 21-0 victory over the Cardinals. The Yellow Jackets’ defense stood firm, allowing only 10 first downs and 126 yards total offense “We played really well and really hard” on the defensive side of the line of scrimmage, said Yellow Jackets head coach Pedro Arruza. “We’re very fortunate that we’ve been able to stay healthy on that side of the ball. That’s been a plus – a huge plus – for us.” The Cardinals started their first offensive series on their own 25-yard line, and made their way towards midfield. The drive imploded on a third-and12, when Catholic quarterback Alejandro Ros was sacked by Randolph-Macon senior defensive end Cole Burdette. A three-and-out on a later Randolph-Macon possession was salvaged by a 49-yard punt by Drew down to the Cardinals’ 8-yard line. Ros was later intercepted by senior safety Marcus Mitchell inside Catholic territory at the 41-yard line. Catholic later made its way to the Yellow Jacket 27-yard line, but failed to convert on fourthdown and the game remained scoreless at the half.
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remaining. The Jackets’ defense sealed the win with a third interception of Ros, this time by junior defensive back Ryan Burns. Kappua who carried the ball 27 times for 115 yards and a touchdown, led the Yellow Jackets to a 21-0 victory over the Cardinals (3-4). The Yellow Jackets, who are currently tied for second place in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, travel to conference leader Washington & Lee Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Richmond Times-Dispatch sports writer Vic Dorr contributed to this report. Ellis Hopson can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Catholic R-MC
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Randolph-Macon’s Eric Hoy (24) scores in the fourth quarter of the Yellow Jackets’ 21-0 victory over Catholic Saturday.
Hoping to generate an offensive spark, the Jackets started their first drive of the second half with two direct snaps – first for 12 yards, then for 6 – to sophomore playmaker Eric Hoy, and then a 7-yard shovel pass to from quarterback Joseph Vairo to Hoy. “I think Eric’s our best offensive player right now, and we try to get him involved as much as we can,” Arruza said. “We were trying to get him to spark something.” Apparently, he did. Hoy’s
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reception took RandolphMacon to the Catholic 28-yard line, where six consecutive Dom Kaopua carries culminated in a 2-yard touchdown that put the Yellow Jackets on the board with 9:34 remaining in the third quarter. On the ensuing drive, Ros was intercepted by senior cornerback Jacob Silva with 2:24 remaining in the quarter. The Jackets’ offense failed to capitalize on the turnover, but an accurate punt from Drew pinned the Cardinals at their own three-
yard line. In all, he pinned the Catholic offense inside its 20yard line four times. “I thought he hit some pretty good punts,” Arruza said of Drew’s performance. Each team traded a pair of scoreless drives each before Randolph-Macon senior Eric Long’s 18-yard punt return set up the Jackets at the Catholic 28-yard line. Four plays later, Hoy dove into the Cardinals’ end zone from 2-yards out to give R-MC a 14-0 lead with 12:12 remaining in the game.
Randolph-Macon (6-1) got its final score on a one-play drive: a 70-yard pass from Vairo to sophomore tight end Sean McDonald to put RandolphMacon ahead 21-0 with 10:43
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R-MC — Kaopua 2 run (Yurgel kick) R-MC — Hoy 2 run (Yurgel kick) R-MC — McDonald 70 pass from Vairo (Yurgel kick) RUSHING CUA: Smith 2 carries 1 yard, Perno 4-(mius 2), Esposito (6minus 3), Ros 7-(minus 19). R-MC: Kaopua 25-115, Hoy 9-34, Vairo 3-16, Redmond 5-13, Foster 3-7, Williams 1-5, McFadden 1-0, Team 1-(minus 1). PASSING CUA: Ros 18 completions 43 attempts 149 yards 3 interceptions. R-MC: Vairo 18-25-148-0. Estes 24-21-0. RECEIVING CUA: 7 receptions 57 yards, McMahon 3-39, Holodak 4-23, Lunarola 2-17, Perno 1-7, Taylor 1-6. R-MC: McDonald 5-96, Hoy 9-36, Foster 1-22, Smith 2-10, Owens 1-4, Kaopua 2-1.
defense they face. “We switched it up,” Tyler said. “Teams are used to seeing our offense. Tonight, we did something different.” Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch. com.
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| News, Updates & Listings Friday, Oct. 28, and 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
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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. Admission is $10 per person.
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., entertainer Craig Anders will have the residents rocking and rolling to the oldies at the ball.
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 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their
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Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through midDecember, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner
First Tuesday Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.
Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t
Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145.
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