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Vol. 2 No. 38 | Richmond Suburban News | April 5, 2017
Town mulls incentives for businesses By Mollie Hargrove Reporter
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SHLAND — The old Chinese buffet behind the truck stop along U.S. 54, right off Interstate 95, is being demolished and turned into a Hilton Hotel. The Hotel Incentive Program had an immediate impact on the Town of Ashland,” Mayor James Foley said. The Economic Development Authority of the Town of Ashland (EDA) constructed a similar plan for restaurants in December of 2016.
Ashland’s desire to improve economic viability and appearance of properties around the I-95 interchange inspired the new incentive program. There is an increased cost associated with development of some properties in this area, so the EDA plans to offer a rebate of 50% of meal taxes for the restaurant to be paid to Ashland. Acceptance into the incentive program consists of demolishing and rebuilding a new restaurant in the Hospitality Zone around the I-95 interchange, stretching from I-95 to Washington Highway, excluding some areas. The new restaurant is required to gen-
erate a minimum of $100,000, capped at $550,000, to receive the rebate. The program was inspired by the success of the Hotel Incentive Program, which is similar in structure. New hotels are already in the process of review and construction in the Hospitality Zone. The new restaurant incentive has already caught the eye of developers and is expected to be successful, according to Foley, noting the success of the hotel incentive program. Successful applicants are expected to assist with increased revenue for Ashland.
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Town of Ashland hires new director of finance By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – Former Ashland Planning Commissioner Felix Stevens has agreed to fill the finance director’s position that was vacated when Josh Farrar became town manager. He brings to the job a wealth of local government experience in the department he will oversee. “I was familiar with Felix’s roles with Hanover County and had always had outstanding interactions with him. He was
also recognized for that commitment to excellence in his work and community by the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia in 2013,” said Farrar. Before taking his seat on the STEVENS Ashland Planning Commission, Stevens worked for 12 years with the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office,
with his last role serving as the deputy treasurer for collections. He sat on the Planning Commission for about seven years before accepting the town’s finance director office. Responsible for supervising Ashland’s finances and its reporting, Farrar said Stevens will receive a salary of $73,634. Farrar made the final decision in his hiring. “[He] performed very well during the interview process and it was clear that he had done his homework and was committed to the position and town,” Farrar said. see DIRECTOR, pg. 4
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4, will be the keynote speaker at the Hanover Democratic Committee’s annual Blue Moon Bash on Wednesday, April 19. The first-term congressman will address the event at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. McEachin, elected to Congress after a court-ordered redistricting to correct gerrymandering, will highlight his experiences during the
first 100 days of the Trump Administration. “This will be our eighth annual Blue Moon Bash, and it’s one you don’t want to miss because it promises to be one of our most exciting. Our keynote speaker, Congressman McEachin, has experienced first-hand the Trump administration’s tumultuous interaction with Congress. He’s witnessed it all: the Congressional investigation of Russian involvement in our elections, the failure of the Republican Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with Trumpcare, and the courts’ rejection of the President’s
flawed immigration ban,” Toni Radler, chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee, said. “He has been an eyewitness to perhaps the most unique presidency in American history.” The Blue Moon Bash is the signature event of the Hanover Democratic Committee. Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan will serve as master of ceremonies. Hanover Democratic candidates seeking state office also are expected to speak at the event. The evening will feature a buffet, a gospel solo by Dr. Alphine Jefferson and classical guitar by Mark Brumitt.
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Members of the 2017 Hanover County Planning Academy gather to celebrate their graduation. They learned about the planing process, rules and regulations governing zoning and subdivisions, legal bases for planning, planning for capital improvements, and ethics in the planning process.
HANOVER — Thirty-six citizens have graduated from the 2017 Hanover County Planning Academy. Graduates were: Don Barth, Anne Stratton Beamer, Eric Burke, James W. Coleman, Christine Currie, Stephen A. Eggleton, Mike Eutsey, Alex Farley, Horace L. Ford Jr., Michael R. Gannon. David Gipson, Richard “Dick” Goode, Lawrence Huber, Catherine Jenkins, Marion R. Jones, Eileen Koch, Jesse S. Lennon III, Casey Littlefield, D. Scott MacDonald.
Kathleen A. McGraw, Ruaridn McNicol, Kevin Muldowney, Matthew Peanort, Madelyn Peay, Ernestine “Tina” Rollins, Carrie Ruch, Matt Sobotka. Gayle A. Stoneman, Susan Tate, Patricia Thomas, Michael Thompson, Daniel Widner, Laura Wright, Yvonne H. Vaughan and Christopher Zaldivar. Graduates learned about the planning process, the rules and regulations governing zoning and subdivisions, the legal bases for planning, planning for capital improve-
ments, and ethics in the planning process. Participants also had a chance to discuss the county’s future. Graduates were recognized by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors at its March 22 meeting. For more information about the Planning Academy, contact Sharlee K.D. Mills, office manager at the Planning Office, at 804-3656169 or e-mail sdmills@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue 8400 block of Mount Eagle Road, Ashland.
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Grand larceny,$200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10000 block of Pebble Creek Drive, Mechanicsville. Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico, Mechanicsville.
Receiving stolen good was reported in the 8500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7000 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/Henrico, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Mill Valley Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Ruffin Ridge Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, coin, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Falsely identifying self to law
11200 block of Gwathmey Church Road, Ashland.
Obstructing justice, no force, was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic method were reported in the 9400 block of Braxton Way, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Concealment, altering price, $200, third offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Vandalism was reported in the 8200 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.
Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
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Tea Rose Fashion Show set April 8 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Henry Clay Women’s Club of the GFWC will host its Tea Rose Fashion Show at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Hanover Country Club at 14314 Country Club Drive in Ashland. Proceeds from the yearly fashion show and tea support a scholarship for a graduating Patrick Henry High School senior. This year’s fashions are being presented by
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Using Bright and Associates (BAI), a popular accounting software that is used across the commonwealth, requires an important set of skills in which Stevens is considered an expert. In fact, he provides training on the software to other localities in Virginia; something Farrar couldn’t help but notice. “We had [the] finalists do an exercise in [Microsoft] Excel to confirm both their background using the software, but that also allowed us to get a better understanding of how they might approach a problem. Felix excelled not only in using Excel, but in his approach to the task,” Farrar explained. Farrar said there were 15 candidates who applied for the position. Originally from the “Tar Heel” state, Stevens attended the University
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Crystal Hedrick was one of the models in the 2016 Tea Rose Fashion Show hosted by the Henry Clay Women’s Club of the GFWC. This year’s event will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Hanover Country Club. Proceeds benefit a scholarship for a Patrick Henry High School senior.
Cato Fashions and will highlight the fresh new looks and crisp styles of spring. In addition to the latest spring fashions, this popular event features food, including ham and chicken salad biscuits, tea cakes, and more. There will be door prizes, a silent auction of items donated by members of the Hanover business community, plus a cash wine bar. Tickets are $25. For ticket information,contact Celie Seeber at 804-314-9543.
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Relations. He also is a Master Governmental Treasurer (MGDT) through the Treasurer’s Association of Virginia. Asked if he was excited for his new career, Stevens replied “Absolutely – I can’t wait to get started. I mean, it’s just a great opportunity.” “I’ve always been interested, I mean, I’m on the Planning Commission with the town now, and I know these types of opportunities present themselves. I knew that Charles [Hargrove] left and that Josh was recently hired to fill his position, so when [the position] was available, I applied,” Stevens said. In beginning his new job, he said he first wants to get a feeling for what his roles are, and become comfortable with what the position entails. “I just need to realize what my whole role encompasses and then go from there. I want to get comfort-
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able and get to know everything first before I make any moves. You’ve got to get comfortable first,” he said. Farrar, the former finance director, will be close by to assist Stevens after having just served in that capacity. “Josh is really bright and talented, and I will be in his office with any questions I have. You know, I’ve gained a lot of experience here and Hanover County working for Mr. Miller; he’s just a great leader and a great mentor,” he said, referring to his work with Hanover Treasurer Scott Miller. In a press release from the Town of Ashland, it states that Miller said Stevens and his staff maintained collection rates of about 99% in real estate and personal property taxes. Adding that while Stevens’ position as a commissioner did not play any role in his hiring, Farrar pointed out that he did think it offered him a
unique perspective that will be beneficial to him in his new job as the director of finance. “Land use and the town’s finances are inextricably linked. Understanding the zoning and makeup of the town’s various residential, commercial, and industrial sections will help him understand the drivers of where the town’s revenues are generated,” Farrar said. There are no legal requirements that Stevens step down from his position as a planning commissioner, but Farrar said the town wants to make sure that they maintain the highest ethics in its administration, and wanted to avoid any potential perception in regards to a conflict of interest. Stevens and his wife Traci, along with their two sons, Zach and Jonah, are looking forward to his new role in serving the community. He will begin his service to Ashland on April 17.
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“I’m really excited. The Town of Ashland has a great group of talented and smart folks, and I just can’t wait to get in and participate and hopefully provide some ideas,” Stevens said. Ashland’s finance director position previously was conjoined with deputy town manager. That dual role has been excluded. “I have actually separated the deputy town manager function from the role of finance director, and Mr. Stevens was hired solely with the expectation that he would be an outstanding finance director. After some time getting my feet under me as town manager, I will reconsider the role of deputy or assistant town manager and consider where those duties should be placed within the organization,” Farrar said. Farrar was hired as Ashland’s town manager in January after Charles Hartgrove resigned to become deputy city manager in Lynchburg.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GLORIA J. ANDERSON Gloria J. “Tippy� Anderson departed this life to be with God after a lengthy illness on March 26, 2017. Tippy was born on September 11, 1947, ANDERSON the oldest child of the late Garrett and Jean Anderson of Ruther Glen. A brother, Garrett (Frankie Boy) Anderson, and sister, Sedessa (Peannie) Smith, preceded her in death. She accepted Christ at and early age and joined Mt. Salem Baptist Church. She attended Union High School and was later employed with Caroline Schools. Tippy loved helping people and cared for those in need. She nurtured her younger siblings; cared for and guided her grandchildren. She fed and cared for anyone in need. Tippy was an excellent
cook and enjoyed feeding all those who stopped by to visit her. Like her father, Tippy was known for telling great stories, many of which got better each time she told them. She was never judgmental and accepted all for who they were. All in all she was an easy person to love. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Anderson and son Dana Anderson, both of Ruther Glen; two sisters, Marian Joyce Tunstall of Ruther Glen; Rose Lassiter (Elbert) of Asheboro, North Carolina; a brother, Samuel (Peter) Anderson of Ruther Glen; 10 grandchildren; Colby, Jasmaine, Bianca, Machera, Dimetris, Jermaine, Kaydn, Lidia, Isabella and Addison; five great grandchildren, Jada, Jayven, Paris, Zhion and Callie; four aunts; Bernice Hightower of Burlington, North Carolina; Pearl Smith of San Antonio, Texas; Gloria M. Tolliver of Ruther Glen and Brenda Woolfork of Ruther Glen; a host of nieces, nephews, many
cousins and devoted friends. Funeral services were held at noon Friday, March 31, 2017, at the Mt. Salem Baptist Church in Ruther Glen. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices. com. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
JOHN CARSWELL SR. John Warburton, Sr., 82, of Ashland, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. He was the son of Rev. Arthur D. Carswell andMadeline Warburton Carswell. CARSWELL Born in Raeford, North Carolina, he was one of seven children. John worked for 35 years for the Social Security and Health Care Finance
Administration. He was a member of the Ashland Presbyterian Church and an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty Melton Carswell; sons, John “Jay� Carswell Jr. (Jill), Robert Carswell (Rebecca), Scott Carswell (Kimberly) and David Carswell (Lori); grandchildren, Derek, Will, Thomas, Allison, Matthew, Nathan, Samuel, Jeffrey and Ben; greatgrandchildren, Emily, Evan and Ella; and sister, Jill Wallof (Hal). Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, at the Ashland Presbyterian Church ast 401 Virginia Street in Ashland. Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES FIGLEY James Rollin Figley, 82, of Doswell, slipped the surly bonds of his earthly home on Su n d ay, March 26, 2017. He is survived by his wife, FIGLEY Sue Morris Figley; his daughter, Diane Coats (David); stepdaughter, Bonnie M. Jordan (Dennis); stepson, Arnold Morris Jr.; brothers, Lewis and Thomas Figley; and
sister, Marybelle Young (Bob). Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Palmer; and their son, Dale. Grandchildren include James David “J.D.� (Jamie), Courtney Nuckols (Shawn), Kristen Hayward (Christopher), James William (J.W.) Jordan and Sheri Lynn Jordan, Robyn Figley, Erin Prince (Joseph) and Stacy Moore (D.J.). Jim was the proud great-grandfather of 11 children. As an employee of Taft Broadcasting’s Parks Division, he held design, consee OBITUARIES, pg. 7
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An Opening Reception for “Contempo” will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland. A second reception is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. May 4. An Artist Talk is planned from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 7 with Cri Kars-Marshall, sculptor. “Contempo” is a new contemporary art group featuring nw works by over 20 artists. There will be a variety of non-representational abstract art by Laura Goetz, Carol Meese, Monica Rao, Ronald J. Walton, Deborah Weiss and Janie Pinney. They will exhibit their different surface textures, colors, mediums and in all different sizes. For more information, call Alexis Shockley at 804-752-3540 or email alexis@galleryflux.com The website is www.galleryflux.com. Gallery Flux’s hours are: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
OPINION From the editor
Newspaper business does have perks By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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rom the time I entered the newsroom at my hometown newspaper, I was directed not to accept anything from anyone — not even a cup of coffee, which, at that time, was 10 cents. It’s a matter of integrity and ethics and one I’ve adhered to for over four decades. But there are situations that provide memorable moments in this business. In the early 1980s Chuck Norris was going to visit a karate studio in which he had invested in Huntington, West Virginia. I got the assignment — even though I knew nothing about the action star or his movies. To my advantage, however, was the fact that I was the only female journalist taking part in the press conference.
Norris was incredibly gracious as he talked about his career and preparing to film “Missing in Action 2.” Fortunately, I have this ability to act like I know something when, in reality, I don’t have a clue. That’s how it was when he was talking about his movies. I hadn’t seen any of them. But it was cool meeting him, getting two autographed photographs, and, as the only woman, a few hugs and a couple of kisses on the cheek. Not a bad day’s work. A favorite story about the benefits of being a journalist took place when I was news editor at the Bluefield newspaper. Richard Gere was filming “Primal Fear” and three coal communities in neighboring McDowell County were being used. I think it was the second of three days when the assistant director approached me and said the director wanted me to do a walk-on in a
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| News, & Listings Thursday, April 6 The Ashland Beekeepers Association will meet at 7 p.m. at The Family Life Baptist Church at 206 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Anyone interested in honeybees and beekeeping is welcome to attend. For more information, visit http://ashlandvabeekeepers.org or email mail@ashlandvabeekeepers.org .
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scene where Gere pulls up to get gas. I was asked to walk out of the convenience store as he approached. Even though I pulled rank on the reporters to cover Gere, I had to get to work and declined — still greatly puzzled by the request — the offer. When the movie was released, my sister referred to it as “The movie my sister wasn’t in.” The scenes from West Virginia were cut in the final edits, so what could have been a couple minutes of my 15 of fame were saved. Regardless of any brushes with celebrity, I still find the best part of this job is interacting with the readers. I enjoy it when someone calls or sends an email and feels familiar enough to call me Melody or Mel. So, when it comes down to it, the greatest perk would be you. Thanks for joining the ride.
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An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Wings of Hope Ranch. Breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind the Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd (off U.S. 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-6579.
Sunday, April 9: Bobbie Street of Ashland will present her Women’s Club paper on longevity, focusing on those “blue zone” communities, where people enjoy extraordinarily long life spans at 2 p.m. in the Ashland Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Her program will examine “how DNA isn’t necessarily destiny.” The event is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA) and admission is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended to ensure adequate seating. For reservations, email jrshalf@gmail.com or call 804-399-1844.
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struction and rides maintenance management positions from 1960 to 1980. He was President of Figley-Wright Contractors, when he designed and built the American Eagle Roller Coaster in Gurnee, Illinois. Jim was a licensed private pilot and enjoyed flying with a Hanover County flying club. He was a member of Yeatman Masonic Lodge 162 in Cincinnati. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Westhampton Memorial Park at 10000 Patterson Avenue in Henrico. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Masonic Home of Virginia, P.O. Box 7866, Henrico, VA 23231-0366, or to your local Salvation Army. Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
BETTY GIBSON Betty Lois Gibson, 81, of Ashland, passed away on March 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gibson. She is survived by her children, Francis E. Uzzell Jr., Deborah Gardner, Donna Layell (Teddy) and Robin Watts; eight grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; brother-in-law, Morris Lee Gibson; and nephew, J.R. Chappell (Ann Raye). Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. A graveside service followed at 3 p.m. at Bethlehem Christian Church Cemetery in Suffolk.
CONSTANCE HOAR Constance (Connie) Rose Hoar, 69, of Atlanta GA, died Monday, March 20, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Icy G. Lewellen and John W. Hoar. She is survived by her brother, John K. Hoar, his wife, Melissa G. Hoar, and their children, Olivia L. Hoar and Rachel M. Hoar of Ashland. Connie was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1947 and grew up an Army “brat,” which sparked a lifetime of interest in traveling the world. Connie was known to friends and family as fun-loving, highly intelligent and a great cook. She was a fabulous host for many dinner parties in her home. Her career spanned a wide range of employment from “the telephone company” (Northern Virginia), the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and many years at the Ritz-Carlton Hotels. She had many friends around the world because of her work with the Ritz. A memorial service will be held in Atlanta GA, followed by a memorial service at St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland to be announced at a future date. In Connie’s memory, please consider a donation to Atlanta
Canine Adoption Project, 282 Madison Rd., Monticello, GA 31064. Facebook page: Atlanta Canine Adoption Project.
STEPHEN PAYNE Stephen Abernethy Payne, 24, of Beaverdam, died on March 29th, 2017, and a light went out of this world. He was the son of Robert Howard Payne and Judy Carneal Payne of Beaverdam. He was the brother of Bishop Payne; and the grandson of William Bernard Carneal and Joyce Lane Ellis, and the late Robert Haynie Payne and Ruth Abernethy Payne. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A memorial ceremony was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2017, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to B.A.R.K., 12300 Farrington Road, Ashland VA 23005.
DR. GREG-ALLEN SCOGGINS Dr. Gregg Alan “JD” Scoggins, DVM, slipped quietly into Eternal Glory on March 26, 2017. He was preceded in death by his dad, Ross Dean Scoggins; and grandparents. He is survived by his sons, Jonathan Alan Scoggins and Phillip Gray Scoggins, both of Ashland; mother of his sons, Krista Lynne (Dutton) Scoggins of Ashland; and beloved companion, Sue Lilly of Melbourne, Australia. He SCOGGINS also is survived by his mother, Virginia Elizabeth Scoggins; brother, Brian Dean Scoggins; and sister, Laurie Elizabeth (Scoggins) Crabtree. Born December 1, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, his childhood was spent in parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania before his family settled in Central Illinois. He graduated from Villa Grove High School in Villa Grove, Illinois, in 1982. He received his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, where he also received post-graduate degrees in Veterinary Medicine (DVM, 1990) and Law (JD, 1991). Gregg and Krista moved to Ashland in 1991 where Gregg was employed by McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe, LLP. In 2000, he joined Magna Entertainment Corp. as lead counsel. His excursions to MEC-owned race tracks in Canada and United States provided him the opportunity to meet horsemen on both sides of the track. Gregg developed deep friendships and earned respect in the regulatory aspect of the business. Gregg brought a very unique talent to the horse racing industry. He had gift for public speaking while also possessing a keen knowledge of both veterinary medicine and law which put him in demand to speak at numerous trade meetings. In 2010, Gregg further developed his career
in the racing industry through his own business, Gregg A Scoggins Attorney at Law, PC, specializing in the racing industry, equine and veterinary law. It was through such travels that he met Sue while she was in the States. His goals were derailed in 2012 when he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. The tumor was managed for several years through aggressive treatment until the end of 2016. With the love of Sue, family and friends, Gregg never quit traveling and living life to the fullest. He made several trips to Australia and New Zealand and even took his sons to California for one Christmas. For Gregg, the birth of his sons, Jonathan (1997) and Phillip (2002), were, above all, his pride and joy every day no matter where life took him. Gregg and his family would like to thank all of the superb neuro-oncology professionals, staff and spiritual counselors at UVA’s Emily Couric Cancer Center for their compassionate care during his many trips for chemotherapy. Locally, Gregg and his family received exceptional physical, emotional and spiritual support from the Cullather Brain Tumor Quality of Life Center and their extensive resources. We are grateful for the quality of care Gregg received from the staff at Morningside in the West End. The friendships he made with residents and staff during the last year meant so much to him and his family. A Celebration of his Life was held at noon on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the complimentary resources at Cullather (www.cullather.org., Ways to Help) or continue the search for improved cancer therapies by donating to the Emily Couric Cancer Center in Gregg’s memory (www.cancer.uvahealth.com, Make a Gift, or mailed to UVA Health Foundation, P.O. Box 800773, Charlottesville, VA.
ELSA STANLEY Elsa Miers Stanley, 97, of Beaverdam, passed away on March 27, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Mills (James); two granddaughters, Angela Nixon (Steve) and Stephanie Swart (Ignatius); and three great-grandchildren, Chase and McKenzie Buchanan and Annaliese Swart. She was preceded STANLEY in death by her husband, Edward “Buster” Stanley; her mother, Virginia Lillard; stepfather, Orrie Lillard; and brother, Edgar Miers. Elsa and her husband operated Stanley’s Garage in Beaverdam for many years. She graduated from Beaverdam High School and went on to business college. Elsa was an active member of the Zion Christian Church for many years. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017, at the Zion Christian Church at 16158 Beaverdam School Road in Beaverdam. Interment was in Fork Episcopal Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Zion Christian Church.
ELIZABETH WEBB Elizabeth “Betsy” Moore Webb, age 79, of Richmond, died at 11:45 a.m. on April 1, 2017. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on April 11, 1937. Her parents, James Leon and Elizabeth Chace Moore, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard (Dick) Webb; and two daughters, Dr. Deborah (Lee) Blackburn of Ashland WEBB and Sharon Webb (Patrick see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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‘Ashland Loves a Parade’ — and proves it in show
Charles Waldrop leads the cast and the audience in singing “Ashland, Ashland, Center of the Universe” at the Ashland Musical Variety Show’s finale during the opening night on Thursday, March 30, at the Blackwell Auditorium on the campus of RandolphMacon College in Ashland. This year’s theme was “Ashland Loves a Parade.” Members of the children’s chorus from Henry Clay Elementary School and John M. Gandy Elementary School sing “When the Lights All Shine” to open the 2017 Ashland Variety Show.
The salute to Broadway included, above, “The Circle of Life” from “The Lion King.” Below, Patrick Warren plays the role of Sebastian in “Under the Sea” from “The Little Mermaid.”
Bubba Johnson, photo at left, leads the Community Gospel Choir. Rob Stiles, photo at right, is one of the male dancers for “Steppin’ to the Bad Side.”
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Singers perform Madonna’s “Material Girl” in the photo above Sean Patrick Kennedy connects with the audience as he reprises the Rolling Stones’ “Gimme Shelter.”
Photos by Nick Liberante and Melody Kinser
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County teams test legs at Lee-Davis meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Thanks to a Virginia High School League rules change, weekday track and field meets mean more than they have in the past. A number of county athletes took advantage of that rules change to earn their tickets to their respective state championship meets Wednesday night at Lee-Davis High School. In past years, VHSL required at least 10 teams be present before athletes could earn state cuts in events. This year, only five teams are required to meet that standard, which means coaches – and athletes – can secure berths in their better events early on while giving time to give other athletes on their teams a chance to earn bids. Lee-Davis, Hanover and Patrick Henry brought many of their best Wednesday night, while Atlee gave many of its newer athletes a chance to get experienced. Hanover’s girls teams dominated two events, taking the top five places in the girls 800and 1,600-meter runs, with the winner of the girls 800 – Makenzie Joiner – being one of three Hawks earning tickets to the Group 4A outdoor championships. Teammates Deysia Oakrum made state cuts
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Above, Patrick Henry’s Tony Ford (left), Lee-Davis’ Jamon Coffey and Atlee’s Tim Willis race down the stretch in the second heat of the boys 200-meter dash at Lee-Davis Wednesday. Willis, Ford and Coffey finished second, third, and fourth overall in the event.
in the girls long jump, and Joey Badalamenti did the same in the boys pole vault, “We’ve got some places to grow and things to work on, but overall, I’m pleased with our performance,” said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “We had several first-place finishes or high finishes, which is good.”
Oakrum won the long jump and triple jump, and Badalamenti finished second in the pole vault. Teammate Nathaniel Good won the boys 800 run. Lee-Davis’s Nicholas Corbin won the boys 110 hurdles and high jump. The Confederate boys 800- and 1,600-meter relay
teams also finished first in their events. Lee-Davis had a number of top-five finishers on both the boys and girls teams. Still, there are some technique issues the Confederates have to work on. “I think things like cleaning up our relay handoffs, some field event things – we haven’t
had a lot of time to really work on that,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “Although we had some strong performances, I think there are a lot of things we can work on.” The meet gave everyone a chance to get their game faces
ASHLAND – Patrick Henry head football coach Bryan Davis announced that he will be stepping down from his position this year. Davis, who took a squad in decline and turned it into a team that made two appearances in the VHSL Group 5A playoffs – in 2014 and 2016 – said he felt it was time to explore other opportunities. “I’ve been offered some jobs and I’m going to spend spring break exploring those and try to make see DAVIS, pg. 10
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Patrick Henry head football coach Bryan Davis, shown here congratulating his team after the Patriots’ stunning 17-14 victory over host Lee-Davis in the 56th Tomato Bowl in 2014, announced that he will step down after three years in the job.
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Randolph-Macon first baseman Jay Patti tries to complete the pickoff of Washington and Lee baserunner Ryan Weston in the fourth inning of the Yellow Jackets’ 6-4 victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader with the visiting Generals Saturday.
the best decision,” Davis said. “Lot of factors in play, lot of things that I need to consider. I just knew that it was time for me to move on from here.” Part of the impetus to move comes from the impending graduation of his son, Parker, who will attend VMI – and play lacrosse there – in the fall.
He also loses two dozen seniors, a class that, under his leadership, won Patrick Henry’s first playoff game in a decade when the Patriots beat Briar Woods 53-28 in the first round of the Region 5A North playoffs in November. He leaves the school with an 18-15 career record. “I think we did some good things,” Davis said. “I think I’m leaving [the team] a lot better than when I found it.”
R-MC hands W&L its first league loss MEET By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon’s baseball team stumbled in its doubleheader , too be,opener against visiting Washington and Lee Saturday giving up 17 hits en route to a 11-3 drubbing. The Yellow Jackets seemed on the verge of dropping the second game before they rallied to earned a 6-4 victory. While timely hitting – especially a two-run triple by Jay Patti in the eighth inning – helped the Yellow Jackets in the nightcap, pitching made the difference in the outcomes of the two games. In the first game, six Yellow Jacket pitchers gave up17 hits. In the second game, two pitch-
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Randolph-Macon second baseman Jeff Butler starts out of the batter’s box after belting a double to drive in Cole Migliorini in the sixth inning of the Yellow Jackets’ 6-4 victory in the nightcap of a doubleheader with visiting Washington and Lee Saturday.
ers held the Generals to nine hits. Christian Cok, the second pitcher in that game, overcame a rocky initial inning – he came in in the sixth in which he gave
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up three runs (two earned) – to shut down a potent Washington and Lee offense in the final three innings and earn the win. After the Yellow Jackets (17-
7, 7-3 ODAC) took a two-run lead in the eighth inning, Cok – who served as the closer last year – looked especially dominant on the mound. “Pitching with a lead is a lot different,” Cok said. “I had more adrenalin from us coming off that big inning in the eighth.” Patti’s triple was key in giving Cok the lead going into the ninth. “There was a lefty on the mound. They just brought him in,” Patti said. “I’d been facing a lefty the whole game at that point – their starter was a lefty. “At that point I’m just trying to barrel up a baseball. I was looking middle and ended up getting a pitch down the middle of the plate, and I put it in right-center. It ended up working pretty well.”
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on – both on the track and off. “The meet overall went well,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “All the kids and teams seemed to be prepared. That helped in that there was some flow and continuity to the races for the actual meet. So it was a good night.” Atlee’s Cabell Franklin won the girls 1,600 run. Teammate Connor Moses won the boys 3,200 and William Chapman won the pole vault. Patrick Henry’s top performers were Jean Woodrum, who won the girls shot put, and Noah Campbell, who won the boys 1,600 run. “I was really happy with the effort of some of the kids – a lot of them trying new events just
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Hanover’s Rachel Crytser runs a leg of the girls 1,600-meter relay in a track meet at LeeDavis High School Wednesday. The Hanover team finished fourth in the event.
ot get experience,” said Patrick Henry head track and field coach Scott Brown. “It was a little confidence boost, and I think some of them wanted to see where they were to start the season.”
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Beaverdam Wine Festival benefits two organizations By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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Northup) of Charlottesville. She also is survived by her five grandchildren, Taylor (Laura) Blackburn of St. Petersburg, Florida, Zachary Blackburn of Washington, D.C., Chace Blackburn of Ashland, Paige and Lucy Northup of Charlottesville. Her sister, Prudence (Sibley) Thomas of Killen, Alabama; and brother, James (Sue) Moore of Charlotte, North Carolina, also survive her. Betsy graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1958. As an elementary school teacher, she taught countless children how to read
Attendees are encouraged to visit the Beaverdam Depot and Pop’s Country Store. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Designated drivers pay $10 in advance and $15 at the gate For more information on the organizations that will benefit from the festival, visit www. beaverdamwinefestival.org. That website also can assist in obtaining tickets. Tickets are being sold at Montpelier Family Chiropractic, Goodway Store and Beaverdam Quick Stop.
and how to work together as a member of a community. In 1995, she retired from Greenfield Elementary School in Chesterfield, where she had taught first grade and kindergarten for 17 years. Hundreds of girls in Haiti attended school in dresses sewn by Betsy, thousands of local children left after-school with sandwiches made by Betsy and countless neighbors and Crestwood Church family members were offered solace with meals that Betsy prepared and delivered. Betsy was an active volunteer in the CASA program, where she advocated on behalf of children. Believing that God’s love is first and most profoundly experienced as that of
parent to child, Betsy and her husband supported the development of a mental health practice, Partners in Parenting, to help parents in their community to love their children to the best of their ability. As a charter member, she was an active and vital part of founding Crestwood Presbyterian Church. She served Crestwood as an elder, a Bible teacher and a Stephen’s minister to those experiencing difficult times. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Crestwood Presbyterian Church East. A private interment followed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crestwood Presbyterian Church.