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Vol. 2 No. 18 | Richmond Suburban News | November 9, 2016

Ashland oﬃcials reject ‘third rail’ plan By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News

SHLAND — The Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) visited Ashland on Tuesday, Nov. 1, to gather information on a proposed rail project, and the message they received was clear: Any plan that would construct a third rail line through the middle of the town’s historic district is simply unacceptable.

The option to build the third line is just one part of a project to link Richmond and Washington, D.C., via high speed rail. Since it was first announced in June, however, that option has been met with fierce opposition from residents concerned that the project would, as one local blogger put it, “tear the heart out of Ashland.” “We are adamantly opposed to a third set of tracks through the historic center of town,” Ashland Mayor

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Ashland Mayor James Foley speaking at the meeting about the high speed rail proposal.

James Foley said, addressing the CTB and the roughly 250 residents who had packed the seats of the Ashland Theatre. “There is simply no room for a third track. It will decimate our business district, our prime historic housing neighborhoods, and the center of Randolph-Macon College.” Stressing both the economic impact and the potential safety hazard of squeezing another rail line so close to the sidewalk in an already bustling area, Foley urged the group to work

with the town to find an option that would bypass Ashland. “Please make collaboration a part of this process, and come up with a solution that does the least harm,” Foley said. The visit was described as a factgathering workshop, and no comments or questions were taken from the audience. But that didn’t stop those in attendance from signaling their agreement — by way of thunsee ASHLAND, pg. 2

Ginger Stanley named 2016 Mid-term exams now only a Hanover Christmas Mother memory for Hanover students By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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Past Christmas Mothers from Hanover County joined a group of volunteers and Ruritan Club members last week at an annual ceremony at Frank and Deborah Flippo’s home in Doswell to unveil this year’s selection for Hanover Christmas Mother. Ginger Stanley, former executive director of the Virginia Press Association and lifelong Hanoverian, was named as this year’s Christmas Mother. Shown are, from left, Betty Stanley (2010), Virginia Hall (1993), Ginger Stanley (2016), Gabby Crutchfield (1995), Jeanne Engleby (1986) and GiGi Foster (2009), and, standing, Gay Mitchell (2003), Laura Stanley (2008), Hilda Kelly (1987, Melanie Goodpasture (2014), Connie Smith (2005), Betty Spiers (2001), Mary Wiblin (2000), Kay Beazley (2015) and Anne Cross (2012). Story page 4.

ASHLAND — Hanover County school officials, bolstered by a consensus opinion issued by the Hanover County School Board at its recent meeting, will adjust its regulations to remove midterm exams from the instruction schedule for all students. The board received a final read on a proposed regulation change that alters the county’s current system of administering exams, and issued a 6-1 consensus opinion supporting the changes. The change did not require school board approval due to its status as a regulation, and not identified as policy, but Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, sought board approval for the revised regulation. “This is under a regulation, not under a policy, so, technically, it does not need school board approval but — because this would represent a substantive change — this matter needed to come back

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Hanover Spanish teacher Allison Carneiro Da Silva was named this year’s Foreign Language Association of Virginia’s Teacher of the Year. She is congratulated by Hanover County School Board chairman John Axselle and Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.

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A pow-wow will be held Friday through Sunday, Nov. 11-13, at the Richmond International Raceway. Among the tribes being represented are Haliwa-Saponi, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Rappahannock, Lumbee, Nottoway, Waccamaw-Siouan, Meherrin, Tuscarora, Coharie, Cherokee, Piscataway, Crow, Lakota, Menominee, Pueblo, Sappony, Occanechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Abenaki, Shawnee, Oneida and Nansemond.

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RICHMOND — For 25 years, Native American tribes have gathered in Richmond to celebrate American Indian culture. Included among the more than 50 Indian tribes participating in the pow-wow this month will be representatives from HaliwaSaponi, Mattaponi, Upper Mattaponi, Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Monacan, Rappahannock, Lumbee, Nottoway, Waccamaw-Siouan, Meherrin, Tuscarora, Coharie, Cherokee,

Piscataway, Crow, Lakota, Menominee, Pueblo, Sappony, Occanechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Abenaki, Shawnee, Oneida and Nansemond. As in previous years, this event at Richmond International Raceway is open to the public. Area students will visit and learn about American Indian culture. The Great American Indian Expo is described as “an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about rich Native American traditions, including dancing, drumming, singing, arts, crafts and foods.” Artisans from across the country will

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derous applause — with Foley or any of the other Ashland leaders who spoke. Randolph-Macon College President Robert Lindgren told officials bluntly that building a third rail line would “irreversibly cut our college in half and fundamentally damage Randolph-Macon College as we know it.” Lindgren pointed to the $80 million that has been spent on renovations and improvements to the campus over the past six years, and decried the possible impact of a third rail on the college’s future growth. While some have proposed cutting down the size of a planned train station as a compromise, Lindgren cautioned against that as well. “I want to speak very plainly here,” Lindgren said. “A smaller downtown station is no consolation if it means a third rail goes with it. A third rail is a disaster for

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An Amtrak passenger train passes through the Randolph-Macon campus as committee members watch.

the college and for the Town of Ashland — period.” The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is considering a nobuild option and has, in recent months, raised the possibility of an option that

offer unique turquoise, wampum, silver and clothing. Books by various authors also will be offered for sale. The pow-wow’s hours will be 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; and and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. Grand Entries and the Parade of Nations will get underway at 6 p.m. Friday, 12 and 5 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. Sunday. For more information, contact Kay Oxendine at 804-296-9820 or akayo62@ gmail.com. would require upgrades to the existing train tracks in Ashland without adding a third. “I wish I could stand up here and tell you that, as we move forward, that everyone in this room will be happy. I don’t think that’ll be the case,” state Secretary of Transportation Aubrey L. Layne Jr. said to the group. “But I do believe we can be transparent and accountable to you as we lay out for you how we come to the decision we ultimately come to.” The state rail agency will issue a draft of an environmental impact statement by the end of the year that will offer a recommendation for the area in and around Ashland as well as other suggestions for the corridor. A period for public review and comment will follow, with the Commonwealth Transportation Board’s endorsement expected thereafter. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette. The Richmond Times-Dispatch’s Debbie Truong contributed to this story.

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Vandalism was reported in the 15000 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen.

Identity theft, financial loss $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Strawhorn Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft, ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Robbery of a business was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of a Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 12000 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9600 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

Fraudulent application for credit card, $200, was reported in the 15000 block of Horseshoe Bridge /Road, Doswell.

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Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 9000 block of Haversack Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek 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 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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County tradition continues to make a diﬀerence By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local DOSWELL — As a young girl growing up in Hanover County, Ginger Stanley has fond memories of annual Christmas Mother events held at the Flippo House in Doswell. Last week, she returned to that very same home

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mid-term and final exams. The group, comprised of educators, students, parents and interested citizens, studied the benefits and drawbacks of s 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. Last week, Dr. Staley presented the final version of a revised

to accept her appointment as this year’s Hanover Christmas Mother. “When my family moved to Hanover 66 years ago, we were welcomed by neighbors with love and a caring spirit to help,” Stanley said in a letter to Hanover citizens. “That same spirit is still alive and makes Hanover

regulation change that would eliminate mid-term exams in Hanover County classrooms. Final exams will remain in place, at least for the mea time. Exemptions for exams and how they are determined will remain unchanged. The changes were prompted by recommendations from an exam study committee that cited the shortcomings of mid-term exams in an ever-changing academic environment. The new guidelines are designed to increase rigor by increasing instructional time. Under the current system, mid-

the best place in the world to live and work.” Stanley becomes the latest entry in a long list of exemplary citizens who have been tapped to head a project that ensures that Christmas comes to every home in Hanover County, many of whom do not have the resources to pro-

term exams require four days of preparation and four days to administer, and officials say that time could be better used for classroom instruction. “These recommended changes will not compromise rigor,” Staley said. “Rather, these changes will increase opportunities for additional rigor for our students by increasing instructional time,” he concluded. Students will be assessed using more “authentic” measures to determine a student’s proficiency in a certain subject. Director of curriculum and instruction Debbie Arco out-

vide holiday treats for their families. “Sine 1950, the Hanover Christmas Mother has provided toys, clothing and food to thousands of children and their families right here in our county,” Stanley said. She said she plans to jump in “feet first” on her new assignment.

lined how teachers can use effective assessments throughout the schoolwork. “You constantly monitor and get feedback to ensure success,” Arco said. “Students want and need the opportunity to think critically. We need our students to not only understand, but to be able to think on their feet and effectively communicate. They need to execute and apply those learning experiences,” Arco said. Arco said the state’s Department of Education is encouraging authentic assessments and develop alternative methods to assess students.

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“I hope to get around to as many clubs and events possible,” Stanley said. With appearances scheduled in both the Mechanicsville and Ashland Christmas parades, Stanley said she is looking forward to her tenure as Christmas Mother.

Those methods include increased engagement with the students and providing them with choices and a voice in their progress and its assessment. “We are adding in more authentic methods of assessment. Our mid-term is duplicating a type of assessment that already exists.” The new policy is an attempt to eliminate those redundancies and provide new methods of assessing students in a real time method. A few examples of authentic assessment might include portfolio revisions and reflection for writing, analysis of primary documents for a scholarly exhibit for history or application of geometry in design principles in math. “We will always have end of unit tests and quizzes along the way,” Arco said. “I would never say a comprehensive assessment of a student would only use one method.” Students will still be required to take benchmark tests that are upgraded but do provide a form of comprehensive assessment and simulate SOL (Standards of Learning) tests. Chairman John Axselle,

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Beaverdam District, voiced the only opposing opinion regarding the new policy. “I’m still a skeptic. I don’t want our children settling for passing SOLs. I have a concern regarding this change. I think it is important for our children to have a moment and time where our students feel the pressures and rewards of achievement.” Staley said culminating assessments would continue under the new policy. “We are not saying get rid of those,” Staley said. Axselle said the exams mimic real world experiences where students are forced to perform under pressure, and said he didn’t consider the eight days required for mid-terms as wasted time. “It’s not days I’m wasting. It’s days I’m using,” Axselle said. Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser agreed with the regulation change. His years in the classroom allow his a unique perspective on mid-terms. “I totally agree with the change,” Sulser said. “The kids who are C students will get C’s on the exams. I know what students are going to get the A’s, B’s and C’s because that’s what they’ve done every day.”

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CHARLES DALTON Charles “Elmo” Dalton, 79, of Montpelier, died October 30, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gib and Faye Dalton; brothers, Stuart and R.B. Dalton; daughter-in-law, Peggy Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Dalton; his children, Gemo (Ray), Wes, Cindy, Phil (Sandy), Barney (Debbie), Jimmy and Harold; many grandchilDALTON dren and great-grandchildren; brother, Blaine (Karen); and sisters, Alma (Jim), Alease (Enish) and Lucy Mae. Elmo will forever be remembered as a loving family man. A Celebration of Life was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Interment was in the Dalton family cemetery in Louisa.

ERNEST GOODMAN Ernest Muriel Goodman, 82, of Ashland, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2016, surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Norman

Goodman and Mary Frances Hall Goodman; two brothers, Norman Goodman Jr. and Lewis Price Goodman; and three sisters, Margaret Ann Smith, Virginia Swift and Marion Jones. Born and raised in Beaverdam, Ernest began a career with the railroad when joining the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad “Chessie System” GOODMAN in 1952 and retired after 40 years of service from CSX Corporation. Being retired gave him more time to enjoy his family and travel, and do gardening, which he also was happy to share with neighbors and friends. He also did some volunteering for the American Red Cross and a few side jobs with Colesville Nursery and Martin’s groceries. Ernest was very active in the Ruritan National Organization, serving at local, district and national levels and was a 52-year perfect attendance recipient from the Clay Springs Ruritan Club. He also helped organize several high school Ruriteen Clubs in the Chesapeake District Ruritan. Ernest loved his church and was an active participant in the Beaverdam United Methodist Church while

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growing up and then Slash Christian Church where he was honored as an Elder Emeritus. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Jean Loving Goodman; sons, Glenn and Alan (Torrie); and daughters, Sue Franz (George) and Carolyn Putnam (Tom); four grandchildren, Lauren (Jesse), Tyler (Jessica), Amy (Jon) and Tristan; two great-grandchildren, Jonas and Abel; brothers, Charles Goodman (Ann) of Huntington, West Virginia, and William “Billy” Goodman (Kathy) of Arnold, Maryland; many nieces and nephews as well as extended family members and friends; and a very special friend, Valerie Foster. The family wishes to thank the Medi Home Health and Hospice team of very caring and loving caregivers who became friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, at the Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, at Ernest’s request, please make memorial contributions to Slash

Christian Church Preservation Fund, Slash Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, 11353 Mt. Hermon Rd., Ashland, VA 23005.

VIRGIL MELTON Virgil Lee Melton, 58, son of the late James Melton Sr. and Beatice Claytor, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He is survived by five children, Tonya Gibson and Lee Ann Gibson of Fredericksburg, Crystal Metzgan of Henrico, and James Lee and Alisa Melton of Rural Retreat; sisMELTON ter, Lynn Melton Davidson of Walkerton; brother, James Melton Jr. of Doswell; two nephews, James Melton lll of Doswell and Josh Melton of Milford; and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Hanover Memorial Park.

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Is it really over? What happens next? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor OK, I’ll confess — this is being written on Thursday, Nov. 3. With Monday evening press runs, we are always working in advance and, as much as I wish I knew the results, I sit in limbo waiting for Tuesday, Nov. 8, to come and go. Anxious is a good word to describe the feeling about the 2016 General Election. Many people said they were of the opinion that it was choosing the lesser of two evils. That’s a sad statement in a democracy, but I understand the misgivings about the histories of Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump. As you read this publication, we know who will be serving as our next president. And that’s

the point to keep in mind: The president serves the people, not vice versa. A hope is that there is a big wake-up call for those elected to the United States Congress. I’m still appalled that so many folks live in poverty while members of the Senate and House of Representatives have the authority to give themselves raises. We should be voting for that too. In addition to considering their pay increases, we should have the option to vote for cuts in salaries. Who’s in charge today? Well, it’s still Barack Obama and, even though he’s nearing the end of his eight years, he’s been vocal and supportive of his party’s candidate. When FBI director James Comey opened a new can of worms with the email scandal in Clinton’s campaign, Obama took

issue, calling it “innuendo.” Clinton was fighting back and Trump was using it as ammunition in his ratings climb. So, it’s over. What’s next for us as a country? Well, the best option is to unite, work together, remember that we are the greatest nation in the world. Regardless of who next occupies 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., we are Americans — and I hope that we can move forward with some sense of peace. I’ll admit I fear riots and violence based on whatever the outcome may be. We have too much at stake with others watching around the globe to fight among ourselves. A new day is dawning and our unity is paramount for our survival. God bless the USA.

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“This is quite an honor,” she said. “It’s important to give back. It’s important in this life to feel like you have made a little bit of a difference.” Stanley recently retired after 32 years of service as executive director of the Virginia Press Association. Stanley, a Virginia Tech graduate, is a Montpelier resident, but she has strong family ties to the county that began when her parents moved to Hanover in 1950. Stanley’s mother, Sunshine Sue Workman, was a regular performer at the Old Dominion Barn Dance at WRVA’s Lyric Theatre in downtown Richmond. Workman shared the stage with legendary country music stars like Maybelle Carter and world-renowned guitarist Chet Atkins. Stanley attended Henry Clay Elementary School and Patrick Henry High School. “I’ve always been a Hanoverian.” The Doswell Women’s Club began the Christmas Mother program in 1950, and the Doswell Ruritan Club became involved in 1989 as the main sponsor. “This is our 27th year of sponsoring the Hanover County Christmas Mother,” said Franklin Jones who heads the project and coordinates the all-volunteer staff. Each year, a different Ruritan Club in the county chooses the Christmas Mother, and, this year, the task fell to Montpelier. A list of families who need the services of the Christmas Mother is compiled from names submitted by the county’s Social Services Department, recommended by other citizens, or ones who contact the Christmas Mother directly. The program also assists senior citizens during the Holiday Season. “We find out about senior citizens, who, without our help, maybe wouldn’t have anything on Christmas morning,” Stanley said. The program depends on the dedication of the numerous volunteers who provide the muscle, and the thousands of Hanover citizens and businesses who contribute to the program. “It’s very important that we get donations from the community because withsee MOTHER pg. 16

Dining & Entertaining Guide Enjoy dining out with children

arents know taking kids out to eat requires patience. The sights and sounds of a restaurant can be overwhelming and distracting to children used to eating at home. Toddlers have not learned to control their impulses yet, and even school-aged children may experience intermittent breakdowns when they are uncomfortable or not feeling well. But parents who want to take their tots out on the town can employ some easy steps to make eating out a fun excursion for everyone.

Practice Daniel Post Senning, the great-grandson of etiquette expert Emily Post and co-author of ‘Emily Post’s Etiquette, 18th edition,’ says parents can practice dining out by replicating the experience (as much as possible) at home. Ask the children to use inside voices and exhibit proper behavior at the dinner table. Remove children from the table if they misbehave and

try again another time. Parents also can acclimate their youngsters to dining out by gradually working their way up to more formal restaurants. Start by dining out at a place where table behavior or noise may be more tolerable, such as a fast-food restaurant, before moving on to a casual restaurant and then a nicer restaurant when kids can handle it.

Provide distractions Many young children cannot sit still for long and may need a series of distractions to keep them entertained throughout meals. Pack a bag of tricks that includes toys, games, books, and even a digital device tuned to kids’ favorite programs. Pick restaurants that do not have a long wait to get a seat so that kids’ patience has not worn thin before you even make it to the table. A sightseeing walk around the restaurant also may be able to provide a welcome distraction until the food is ready. Metro

Practice, patience and choosing the right times to dine can make dining out with children a positive experience for families.

Pack snacks Although the goal may be to eat out, kids may not be as patient as adults when waiting for their meals to be delivered. Ask servers to bring out the kids’ meals when appetizers are served or think ahead and have some light snacks, such as crackers or dry cereal, available to tame kids’ hunger pangs.

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them entertained. Boredom or attention-seeking behavior can make dining out with youngsters more difficult to manage. A treat or a special reward (sticker or coloring book) can be offered to a child who behaves when dining out.

Be courteous and respectful Many children will eventually act up in restaurants, and parents should respond to such instances as courteously as possible. Apologize to those around you whom your child has disturbed. Remove your son or daughter from the area and take a few moments to help him or her calm down. If kids can’t be calmed down, ask that your meal be wrapped. Remember to clean up after yourselves and thank the waitstaff for any extra service, such as lugging a heavy high chair or providing extra silverware if kids drop any forks or spoons. Don’t leave a large mess for the server, and tip accordingly. Children grow accustomed to dining out over time. It may take some practice, but with the right planning, families can enjoy meals away from home. - Metro Creative

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Dining out is still possible even if you’re on a diet

ining out at a restaurant is a treat for many people, while for others it’s a way of life. On-the-go professionals often find that dining out is simply more convenient than cooking at home. However, large portion sizes and dishes that tend to contain a lot of sodium and fat can make dining out less healthy than eating at home, which is a concern for those men and women who want to shed a few pounds. But dining out does not have to be done at the expense of your waistline. The following are a few ways dieters can still enjoy their favorite restaurants without having to worry about their weight. Order foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted. Foods that are broiled, boiled or roasted tend to be healthier than foods cooked in other ways. When ordering your meal, ask that oils be used sparingly if not removed completely. When foods look somewhat greasy, dab them with a

napkin in the same manner you might dab the the restaurant offers smaller portions at lower prices. grease from a slice of pizza. Don’t fill up before Skip the dips and dressyour meal arrives. Once ings. Many condiments can you have been seated, skip add unwanted calories to a the unending bread basket, meal, making even a healthy forgoing this free appetizer entree a calorie-laden meal altogether or asking for raw that’s best avoided. For examvegetables instead. When ple, a salad covered in creamy fellow diners order potenCaesar salad dressing can tially fattening appetizers, take away from the overall ask to have a side salad with nutritive value of the salad. low-fat dressing on the side Don’t be afraid to ask for instead. substitutions or simply ask Metro to have dressings put on the Leave a little behind Men and women on a diet can still side so if you must indulge on your plate. Restaurant enjoy their favorite restaurants. you can do so without going portions can be substantial, overboard. so don’t feel as if you need to finish your entire meal. Eat in the hours leadYou can always ask the waiter to pack up what ing up to your dinner. Low-fat snacks eaten you have left behind, or, when ordering, ask if throughout the day will reduce the likelihood

that you will overeat at the dinner table. Drink a tall glass of water and enjoy some low-calorie fruit so you won’t be famished once you arrive at the restaurant. Avoid buffet-style restaurants. Many people cannot help but overeat at buffetstyle restaurants, where the size of a typical spread can make it hard for dieters to stay disciplined. If you must eat at a buffet-style restaurant, choose healthy fare like salad and steamed vegetables. Look for a low-calorie menu. Many restaurants now supplement their existing menus with a menu of low-calorie fare for those customers who want to eat out but want to do so without abandoning their diets. When visiting a restaurant, stick to ordering from the low-calorie section of the menu. The food will likely be just as delicious, though not as dense or as large. -Metro Creative

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he ‘perfect date night’ differs depending on the couple. Some couples might prefer a night on the town during which they get dolled up and visit a five-star restaurant, while others might find a laid back night at home makes for the ideal night for two. Dinner and a movie has long been a go-to for couples who prefer something short of a fancy night out but more extravagant than a relaxing night at home. While making plans to dine out and catch a movie is not complicated, there are some things couples can do to make sure such nights go off without a hitch. Make a dinner reservation. If you’re going out on a Friday or Saturday night, be sure to make a dinner reservation in advance. Chances are strong other couples have similar plans, and you don’t want to miss the movie because you were stuck waiting for a table at the restaurant. Dinner and a movie nights tend to be impromptu, but make a reservation a few nights in advance if you’re planning on going out on a popular date night. Leave ample time between dinner and the start of the movie. No one wants to rush through a meal, especially couples who may not get too many chances to dine out and enjoy each other’s conversation. If your movie begins at 9 p.m., make a din-

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ner reservation for 6 or 6:30 so you have ample time to eat, enjoy each other’s company and make it to the theater on time. If you’re planning on seeing a highly anticipated movie on its opening weekend, be sure to leave enough time between dinner and the start time of the movie so you can get to the theater early enough to get good seats. Buy your movie tickets in advance. Much like you want to

make a dinner reservation so you can get a table, you also want to buy your tickets in advance so you aren’t shut out if the theater sells out. If you’re worried about committing to the movie too far in advance and want to wait to buy tickets, choose a fallback movie to see just in case the film you were hoping to see sells out before you can buy tickets. Know the addresses of nearby theaters and show times. Many a couple has arrived at a movie theater only to find the movie they planned to see is sold out. Oftentimes, such letdowns can be remedied by driving to another theater nearby that is showing the movie at a slightly later time than the initial theater the couple visited. Know your movie schedules and theater addresses so you have options should your movie be sold out. Download an app like Fandango on your phone so you don’t waste precious time trying to find show times and addresses on the Internet. Dinner and a movie is a staple for couples’ date nights, and there are some tricks of the trade couples can employ to ensure their next date night is memorable for all the right reasons. -Metro Creative

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when women are around their friends, increasing feelings of euphoria. Considering stress can take its toll on physical and mental health, enjoying an evening out with friends can be a fun and simple way to combat stress. Let it all hang out. Ladies’ night out allows women to put their cards on the table--whether they’re discussing mundane fashion trends or looking for some heartfelt advice. Chances are your friends will not judge you, and you won’t have to bite your tongue like you might have to when sharing your concerns with other people. Connect with other adults. Parents of young children may appreciate ladies’ night out for the chance to get out of the house. You also may enjoy conversations that do not focus on school or kids. Ladies’ night out is also a great opportunity to enjoy a meal, drink and/or movie without being interrupted by little ones. Enjoy a chance to catch up in person. Many people now do the bulk of their communicating via texting or email. Ladies’ night out presents an opportunity to converse face-to-face. That means not having to exert energy trying to infer tone or meaning behind emails or wondering if those emoticons are masking something unsaid. -Metro Creative

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hen the weather permits, many people enjoy eating meals outside. Al fresco dining may be available at both high-end restaurants and more intimate cafes. Al fresco comes from the Italian term for ‘open air.’ Restaurants have recognized the draw of outdoor seating and many have expanded their offerings. While many people need nothing more than an outdoor table and some nice weather to enjoy eating outside, there are some ways to make al fresco dining experiences as pleasant as possible. Do your research before visiting. Drive or walk by a restaurant before dining there yourself. Check out how outdoor diners are treated and if the service is as prompt as it is indoors. Pay attention to foot and vehicle traffic near the tables to determine if the spot is conducive to eating. Too

much noise or car exhaust can detract from the meal. Look for covered tables. It’s one thing to sit outside and enjoy some cool breezes. It’s quite another to spend an hour or more directly under the blazing sun. Dine at an establishment that has a gazebo, portico, overhang, or individual patio umbrellas at each table. This way you can be comfortable and avoid sunburn. Call ahead for seating. Because al fresco dining is so popular when the weather is warm, outdoor tables can fill up quickly. For those planning to sit outside, call the restaurant and reserve an outdoor spot. This way you will be guaranteed a table. Dress appropriately for the weather. Plan ahead for al fresco dining by bringing some accessories along. A light jacket or sweater can keep you warm if a breeze picks up, and sun-

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L-D takes Coﬀey run to Tomato Bowl win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – The 58th Tomato Bowl was close. For most of the game, both Lee-Davis and host Patrick Henry struggled to get into the end zone, waiting for most of the first half to elapse before the Confederates earned the game’s first points, then again waiting for most of the second half to elapse before the Patriots tied it with 4:17 left in the game. But the 14 seconds that followed the Patrick Henry equalizer were a doozy. Lee-Davis kick returner Jamon Coffey fielded the Patriots’ kickoff at the Confederate 15, headed toward the left sideline, picked up some blocks and outran his pursuers for an 85-yard touchdown with 4:03 left. The score lifted the Confederates to a 14-7 victory Friday night. Coffey felt the need to atone – he was covering Patrick Henry receiver Kaleb Smith when Smith caught a 21-yard Travious Tyler pass for the tying score. “I just told my teammates if they blocked, then I’ll do what I can to take it to the house,” Coffey said. “They blocked, and we see what the results were.” Coffey’s score wasn’t enough to ensure a victory. The Patriots, who struggled offensively for much of the first half, found its

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Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans (2) tries to elude Patrick Henry’s Kaleb Smith in the Confederates’ 31-10 victory Friday.

footing in the second half. “They came out and they made their adjustments at halftime,” said Lee-Davis head coach Ryan Turnage. “We just made in-game adjustment after in-game adjustment with our guys.” After the Confederates’ goahead touchdown, the Patriots began what was their longest drive of the night on their own 15.

Quarterback Travious Tyler caught fire, completing six of his 11 passes on the evening to hold the ball and march Patrick Henry into scoring range, but Lee-Davis defensive back Brandon Spencer dove to slap away one potential touchdown pass and intercepted another in the end zone with 14.8 seconds left to end the Patriot comeback. “I knew that if I didn’t win it,

it was going to be a touchdown and my team needed me to make a play,” Spencer said of the first pass. The Patriots faced a fourthand-6 from the Lee-Davis 31 when Tyler sought out receiver Terrance Oxendine in the end zone. Tyler’s pass had a high arc, and Coffey followed it to perfection. “I saw the ball and it was a me mentality – I knew I had

to come down with it,” Spencer said. “[Tyler] threw it high and I just watched it in all the way. I went in and got it at its highest point so I knew [Oxendine] wouldn’t get it from me.” Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans praised the Confederate defensive performance. “The defense played phenomenal,” Evans said. “The defense bailed us out a lot of

times. You can’t stress how important defense is and how important it is to our team. I just want to say, ‘Thank you!’ to those guys.” He also had some praise for Coffey. “Jamon Coffey coming up with that kickoff return at the end, that’s big time. That’s a big-time play,” Evans said. “We needed that. He kind of changed the game right there.” Lee-Davis did a better job of moving the ball in the first half, yet it took the Confederates most of the half – until 1:33 remaining in the half – to break the scoreless tie with a 1-yard run by Evans. The second half the Patriots dominated in all but the score, amassing 165 more offensive yards for a total of 215. LeeDavis earned just 82 secondhalf yards for a total of 190. “We played hard,” said Patrick Henry head coach Bryan Davis. “We played well enough defensively and had some opportune moments.” For Evans, a senior, this win against Patrick Henry was special – he closes out his high school football career with three Tomato Bowl wins. “That’ big for us,” Evans said. “I’m so proud of these dudes. The underclassmen, they played for the seniors – they knew it was our last regular-season see TOMATO, pg. 13

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Yellow Jacket defense shuts down Quakers The Yellow Jacket defense gave the offense plenty of chances to control the ball – and the tempo of the game. After more or less sharing the ball 50/50 with the Quakers (4-5, 1-5) in the first quarter, RandolphMacon dominated possess time, holding the ball nearly twice as much as Guilford in the final three quarters. Burdette led the Yellow Jacket defense with 11 tackles, including two sacks for 14 yards. Linebacker Michael Farry had seven tackles and long and safety Marcus Mitchell had seven apiece. Running back Tre Frederick and quarterback Burke Estes led the Randolph-Macon offense. Frederick carried the ball 35 times for 144 yards and a touchdown. Estes completed nine of 16 passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Guilford had a good first quarter. RandolphMacon had it good the rest of the way. After spotting the Quakers 163 yards and seven points in the first quarter, the Yellow Jacket defense held Guilford to less than 100 yards and three points the rest of the game as Randolph-Macon rebounded for a 31-10 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory at Day Field. Even though Guilford led 10-0 just three minutes into the second quarter, RandolphMacon (8-1, 5-1 ODAC) wasn’t rattled. “Coach [Pedro Arruza] talked about it all week. We knew it was going to be a dogfight. We knew it was going to be a four-quarter battle,” said senior defensive tackle Xavier Strothers. “We just tried to keep staying in there, keep fighting and fighting, things he preaches every week.” Randolph-Macon senior safety Eric Long said the experience of the senior-laden squad was valuable. “We’ve been in plenty of situations as a group – that’s the good thing about having nine seniors on the defensive unit,” Long said. “We’ve been here before. You can’t really throw a situation at us that we haven’t been through before. … “We don’t really get flustered like we used to in the past. We just know that there’s a way to do it – there’s a right way to do it – and if we just keep going about it the right way, the results are going to show up and we’re going to be just fine.” The Yellow Jacket defense maintained its average of giving up just 10 points per game. “We have a great group of

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Randolph-Macon tight end Sean McDonald (right) beats Guilford defensive back Jordan Cuthberson to the ball for the Yellow Jackets’ first touchdown in their 31-10 win over the Quakers at Day Field Saturday.

kids on that side of the ball,” Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza said of his defense. “They’re just dialed in. They spend a lot of time preparing, and they play really hard.” Senior defensive end Cole Burdette said the team had a more focused work ethic this year. “What you’re seeing right now is a product of what we did in the off-season,” Burdette

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said. “We, as a [senior] class, we kind of had a good freshman year with that 2013 class, then had two sub-par seasons – not up to our standards. “So we made a commitment to the weight room. We made a commitment to getting up early and working our tails off every day in the off-season, doing things the right way.” Even better from a coaching standpoint, the players initiated the changes themselves.

“The one thing coach mentions is that his best teams have been player-driven,” Burdette said. “I think the last two years we had to rely a little bit too much on getting motivated by the coaching staff. … Our core seniors, our guys, we do a great job of getting everybody up for the game, you know, and playing with a lot of emotion and a lot of passion.” After the disappointment of the previous two years, Arruza

and his staff dared the team to do better. “I think I challenged this team more than I’ve ever challenged a team before,” Arruza said. “Some guys didn’t make it through the off-season. Some guys didn’t make it through the summer. But the guys that are still here, they’re totally, totally bought in. We made these guys earn everything. We made these guys work for everything. It’s a great group of young men.”

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R-MC sweeps through ODAC opposition By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – At the beginning of the season, RandolphMacon’s women’s volleyball team was picked to finish second in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Washington & Lee was picked first. Not surprisingly, the two teams met in the ODAC tournament final Saturday in Crenshaw Gymnasium, but the postseason result was not as expected. The Yellow Jackets – defending ODAC champions and NCAA Division III tournament quarterfinalists – smoked the Generals in a 25-21, 25-12, 25-14 performance. Randolph-Macon (23-7), despite a squad loaded with freshmen including former Hanover standout Miranda Hall, dominated the competition throughout the tournament. The Yellow Jackets swept Roanoke 25-22, 25-23, 25-11 Wednesday and Bridgewater 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 Friday. Hall, an outside hitter who had 47 kills in the tournament, was named ODAC Rookie of the Year. She has 283 kills so far this season – the second-highest total on the team so far. “It’s very unreal,” Hall said. “We had a lot of big shoes to fill … I even thought we would be underdogs this year with seven freshmen coming in, no one ever expecting us – losing an amazing six seniors – to come back to win back-to-back [championships]. … I’m still

shaking.” Hall had 16 kills against both Roanoke and Bridgewater and 15 kills against the Generals. The championship match looked like to be a battle early on. The Yellow Jackets had to come from behind – scoring six straight points at the end – to win the first game 25-21. While the Generals stayed close early in the second game, RandolphMacon never trailed afterward. “I was definitely nervous coming in,” Hall said. “We were all very, very tight. … In the past couple of games [against the Generals], we started off a little slow, kind of having to pick ourselves up. But I think for [the final] game, we came out really strong.” Setter Erin Quinn was named ODAC Player of the Year. She had 110 assists in the tournament and 1,161 assists on the season so far. Her average of 10.65 assists per set is the 10th highest average in NCAA Division III. Quinn, a key component of last year’s team, said last year’s team and this year’s team faced different types of pressure. “It’s hard to compare years, for sure. I think last year, there was a big hump to get over of winning a first [ODAC championship] in a long time,” Quinn said. “I think that was a different kind of pressure versus the pressure of continuing to play at a level we started playing at last year. This year, we were underdogs.” ODAC Coach of the Year

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Randolph-Macon outside hitter Miranda Hall (10) hits between the hands of Washington & Lee defenders Mackenzie Shand (24) and Mollie Ray (13) in the Yellow Jackets’ sweep of the Generals in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship Saturday. Hall, a standout at Hanover High School, was named ODAC Rookie of the Year.

Bill Rogers never shared that assessment. “I think everyone thought we were going to be down,” Rogers said. “I knew I had a good group coming [back] and

a good group of freshmen. We are much more balanced and we have more depth.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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County volleyball teams advance to regionals By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee’s boys and girls, Patrick Henry’s boys and Hanover’s boys volleyball teams emerged from their respective conference tournaments with berths in regional play last week. Atlee and Patrick Henry boys and girls teams all butted heads in pivotal conference matches Thursday night. The Raider and Patriot boys met in the Conference 12 final at L.C. Bird, while the girls met in a Conference 16 consolation match at Atlee. Both matches went five sets, and in both matches, the Raiders prevailed. The Raiders boys beat the Patriots 17-25, 25-22, 25-21, 1825, 15-10. Both advanced to the Region 5A South tournament, which began Monday night at Meadowbrook High School after this edition went to press. In the Conference 16 girls consolation game, Atlee earned a berth in the Region 5A North tournament with a 27-25, 2125, 24-26, 26-24, 15-9 victory over Patrick Henry. Atlee girls head coach Curtis Carpenter thought the Raiders should have been more effective

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Patrick Henry’s Brooke Winston (11) gets the ball up while Kate Melson (13) and libero Hannah Nadlicki await the chance to make a play in the Raiders’ 27-25, 21-25, 24-26, 26-24, 15-9 win over Patrick Henry in a Conference 16 consolation game Thursday.

against the Patriots. “We decided to go away from fundamentals,” Carpenter said. “When you start doing that, the weaknesses show – frequently. And they did.”

Patrick Henry head girls coach Billy Farmer, however, had no regrets. “I’m pleased with the effort,” Farmer said. “All year long, they’ve been great – the best

group I’ve ever worked with as far as volleyball. … All the way through, it was back-and-forth. It was crazy.” The Raider girls were swept by Edison in a Region 5A North

first-round game Saturday. said Hanover head girls coach Hilary Cassil. “I wanted them to be relentless on defense – nothing hits the floor, lot of talk, lot of hustle. It’s hard to

beat a team that doesn’t give up.” The Hawks were swept by Monacan in the conference final 25-12, 25-28, 25-19 Thursday. Hanover began the Region 4A East tournament at Colonial Heights Tuesday after this edition went to press. Hanover’s girls, who had defeated all county teams, ended their season at home on Nov. 1 at the hands of a determined Midlothian squad. Both Lee-Davis teams’ seasons came to an end in the first round of the Conference 11 tournament at Lee-Davis on Oct. 29. Douglas Freeman’s girls swept the Confederates 25-18, 25-20, 25-23. The Confederate boys fell to Glen Allen after first going up 2-0 with wins of 25-20. But the Jaguars swept the final three games 25-21, 25-23, 15-13. “They put everything they had into it and that’s all I can ask for,” said Lee-Davis head boys coach Nick Brown. “They got a lot better from the start of the season, so I’m proud of them.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Large On-Site Estate Auction Saturday, November 12, 2016 @ 10AM 8483 Peaks Road Hanover, Va. 23069 Selling the Estate of Mr. Loving Tractor, Farm implements, Cars, Lawn mowers, 2007 Harley Davidson Fat Boy, Trailers, Shop Equipment and tools, Antique furniture, Glassware, Crocks, Jugs, Country Collectibles, Artwork, and much more! www. Grindstaffauctions.com

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Mattress Truck Load Sale - Twin $89; Full $99; Queen $129; King $189. Delivery/Lay -A-Way. Call 804-218-0680.

Recruitment ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES CUSTODIANS - Hanover County Public Schools is seeking custodians at several of our schools. Visit www.hcps.gov and click Employment Opportunities to view job description & to apply.

GENERAL 2017 Tax Season Help Local CPA firm is seeking a seasonal tax preparer for February 1 through Aprill 15, 2017. Approximately 25 hours per week. The applicant should have good organizational skills and some experience in tax return data entry, preferably, but not required, with the Thomas Reuters Ultra Tax software. Please call 804-559-4516, ext. 24 or fax a resume to 804-559-4518.

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GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES BANQUET HALL RENTAL for Special Events at the American Legion Post on 8700 Bell Creek Rd. Mech., Va. 23116. We have a room for small events, 50 people, or 4,300 sq ft for large events up to 275 people. Wedding Receptions, Family Reunions, Graduations, Birthdays. Contact: American Legion: 804-402-6636 or rental@post175.org

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out the donations it would be impossible for this to happen,â€? Stanley said. â€œThere are literally hundreds of volunteers who go out and buy the toys and gets the gift cards.â€? A large portion of the food that fills the distributed boxes is donated, some of it the result of food drives sponsored by churches, schools and other community groups. Families also receive a $20 gift card to Martinâ€™s. The Richmond Bicycle Club will donate 25 new bicycles for this yearâ€™s campaign, and

Hanover County Public Schools again will conduct food drives for this yearâ€™s project. Last year, the Christmas Mother project spent more than $109,000 to ensure everyone on the list was serviced, all of those funds arriving through donations. Itâ€™s an opportunity for every Hanover citizen to become involved and make a difference for neighbors who are in need. All donations are tax-deductible and can be sent to: Hanover Christmas Mother P.O. Box 39 Doswell, VA 23047 It all culminates when boxes

are picked up on Dec. 17, and gift cards are safely mailed and in the hands of seniors. Each child receives two new toys and other assorted goodies. Depending on the size of the family, one or more food boxes also are distributed to all of the identified families. And Stanley is committed to making sure this yearâ€™s project can truly deliver the spirit of the season to those who need it the most. â€œI want to do the very best job I can do to make sure that every family that we can identify is chosen and given the opportunity for a bright Christmas.â€?

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