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Vol. 2 No. 26 | Richmond Suburban News | January 4, 2017
Motor assist workers receive lifesaving honor By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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outine probably isn’t a word Jim Rosalez and Rick Rust would use to describe their work with the motorist assist program of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. But, because of their commitment, they found themselves with the title of hero after an incident last February. It was about 5 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2016, when they were dispatched to an unconscious/not breathing male in the parking lot of Target on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. Dispatchers had advised that the male was in the driver’s seat of a Volkswagen sedan in the side parking lot. Rosalez and Rust were in the Target parking lot when the call was dispatched. They found the vehicle and started life-saving efforts inside the vehicle. A deputy arrived, and Rosalez and Rust helped remove the victim from the vehicle. He was said to be in and out of consciousness until Hanover Fire-EMS arrived. Fire-EMS administered multiple doses of NARCAN, and transported the male to Memorial Regional Medical Center for observation. Sgt. R.B. Laine recommended that Rosalez and Rust “be
Photo courtesy of Sgt. James R. Cooper
Rick Rust, left, and Jim Rosalez received the Woodmen Life Lifesaving Award for their efforts last February. The two are part of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s motor assist program.
commended for their quick thinking and motivation to help an individual in need. Mr. Rosalez and Mr. Rust did not hesitate to enter the victim’s vehicle and start life-saving efforts until more help arrived. Their actions bring good light to both Mr. Rosalez
Time to sign up for the Ashland Musical Variety Show Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Now is the time to join a musical, family, entertaining, community-building experience. The Hanover Arts & Activities Center is accepting sign-up forms for the Ashland Musical Variety Show — “Ashland Loves a Parade.” Sign-up to be on stage or back stage for the show, sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. It is easy to join the fun. Go online at www.hanoverarts.org or pick up sign-up forms at the Ashland Library, Cross Brothers, or the Hanover
File photo/Melody Kinser
The 2015 Ashland Musical Variety Show got “Happy” in this rendition of Pharrell Williams’ popular hit song.
and Mr. Rust, as well as the Sheriff ’s Office.” Rosalez and Rust were recognized for their efforts as recipients of the Woodmen Life Lifesaving Award. The two, modest about their hero status, recently talked about their responsibilities and the satisfaction helping others brings to them. There are always two riding together, Rust said. “The biggest thing we do is we relieve a deputy if we’re waiting for a wrecker to come.” Rosalez added, “There’s usually at least two or three deputies. What we do is come in and we can relieve those other two and they can go into the county and do other stuff. Waiting for a wrecker sometimes takes up to an hour or two.” Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said, “They can take the spot of two deputies; they can do traffic control and we can get back to patrols.” An important part of the motor assist program to Rosalez and Rust is helping with funeral processions. “As the funeral starts the procession, we replace the deputy who starts the procession,” Rosalez said. “Other deputies see our lights, so they can take off. We try to help out as much as we can. We’ll relieve the deputies.” see LIFE pg. 2
‘Colors of Home’ opening Jan. 5
Arts and Activities Center at 500 South Center Stree in Ashland. The deadline to join the show is Monday, Jan. 9. Rehearsals start on Jan. 16. Presented every-other year at Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of RandolphMacon College, since 1982, this entertaining, family show traditionally features around 400 cast members, ages kindergarten and up. Cast members usually rehearse each of their numbers one night a week for 30 minutes, and enjoy singing and dancing
ASHLAND – Gallery Flux will present “Colors of Home,” with an opening reception and artist talk scheduled Thursday, Jan. 5, at 307B England St. in Ashland. The reception will Image submitted by Tammi Teefey-Conti be held from 5:30 to 8 Amy Donahue’s “Summer at p.m. The talk begins at the Henry Clay,” 16x20, oil of 6:30 p.m. Downtown Ashland. A second reception is planned from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2. The show runs Jan. 5 through March 31.
see SHOW pg. 5
see COLORS, pg. 4