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Festival of Arts and Sciences to be held Saturday at Hanover High School

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Vol. 2 No. 40 | Richmond Suburban News | April 19, 2017

Supervisors still battling funding for road issues

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $440.5 million Fiscal Year 2018 budget last week.

The new budget addresses pressing Fire/EMS issues, bolsters the Sheriff ’s Office, and provides initial funads required to revamp the school system’s technology and information systems.

Vice Chair Sean Davis, Henry District, said this year’s budget is “the best one I’ve seen in the five years I’ve been here.”

But, Davis and other members of the board are expressing reservations regarding the approved budget’s inability to address vital road issues in the county.

State funding cuts for road building prompted the county’s Community Development Board to suggest options to supply a steady local stream of funding for road maintenance and construction.

Director of Public Works Michael Flagg updated the supervisors regarding the status of important road projects in the county, and estimated the projects are coming up about $53 million short on the funding side.

He outlined the Smart Scale system currently employed by the Commonwealth to gauge importance for requested road projects, a process that rated the U.S. 360 widening project 38 of 72 ranked projects. Considering the amount of projects requested, that is

Memorial in remembrance of late mayor

Nick Liberante for The Hanover Local

Former Ashland mayors helped unveil a memorial for Richard “Dick” Gillis. Gillis, also a former mayor, gave Ashland its “Center of the Universe” nickname.

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Parks and Rec gets master plan overview

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — Ashland Clerk of Council Joseph Collins, along with the support of Town Manager Joshua Farrar, presented an overview of upcoming discussion items to the Parks and Recreation Committee at a regular meeting Thursday, April 14.

The meeting started with an outline of Ashland’s master plan.

“The Town of Ashland seeks to be an attractive community for people of diverse backgrounds to live, work, shop and play – with play being an important factor in the health and happiness of Ashland’s residents,” states the current master plan vision statement.

Collins told the committee that he essentially cleaned up the organization and format of the master plan; changing headings and organizing text to make it more reader-friendly.

Collins and Farrar then outlined to committee members the Parks and Recreation Fiscal Year 2018 budget and other capital items.

The Parks and Recreation budget recently was adopted along with the town manager’s budget through an appropriations resolution by Ashland Town Council.

“We have a big increase in the amount

of money we are putting towards trails – actually doubling the amount of money that we have now,” Collins said.

He also said that $150,000 has been positioned to go towards the Carter Park Pool renovations; noting that it will go towards a snack bar at the pool, or the pool.

Town council decided to push back the start date of the big pool. Farrar said it would be budgeted for in fiscal year 2018-2019. The presentation stated that email had been sent to swim team representatives.

Their presentation also mentioned that lifeguard orientation has been set for April 20 and May 9, and that interviews will be held before orientations.

Opening day for the 2017 Carter Park Pool season is May 27, and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the new kiddie pool and bathhouse. Collins told committee members that he would send them more information once they obtain it.

Coming directly out of the master plan itself, Collins explained that $27,500 would go towards the replacement fund for all of Ashland’s parks that have playgrounds.

Grant funds in the amount of $1,640,000 issued by the state will be used to construct the historic Ashland trolley line, which Farrar recently explained in his town manager’s budget as capital project funds – not

stemming from residents’ tax dollars.

Farrar and Collins also proposed that a property near West Vaughan Road and Henry Street as a potential site for North Ashland Park.

“I couldn’t help but notice that space and think – ‘that’s really attractive’,” Farrar said.

The site is privately owned, and committee members said they loved the idea and suggested that it would be a good idea to start having conversations with the property owner.

Updates were provided on the current status of the Ashland Skate Park, as well as some improvements that are needed for safety measures.

The town had a professional who sells skate park ramps, Dustin Nash with American Ramp Company, examine the park’s condition, and said that “surprisingly, it was in great shape,” Collins quoted.

He said the park is in great shape for its age, and could survive another three to five years. Collins added that most wooden ramps in this climate rarely survive 10 years.

The ramp strapping has been replaced, and the skate park has been reopened.

Collins told the committee that he would send out an email of all the changes that he made and just presented, and suggested a deadline of one week for committee members to respond.

HCPS Festival of Arts and Sciences slated ASHLAND — Hanover County Public Schools’ 43rd Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Hanover High School at 10307 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville.

Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase.

Over 3,500 students will participate in the community event that highlights their accomplishments during the school Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley year. It will feature exhibits and The artwork of Brianna Cappelli, a student at Lee-Davis High School, is among the exhibits to be live performances in the areas displayed at Hanover County Public Schools’ 43rd Annual Festival of Arts and Sciences. It will be see FESTIVAL, pg. 3

held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Hanover High School.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging was reported in the 9100 block of Bracey Mill Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 17400 block of Parsons Road, Bumpass.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Whipper Lane, Mechanicsville.

Threat to extort money was reported in the 9100 block of Shelton Pointe Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12400 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.

Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 11200 block of Hopson Road, Ashland.

Defrauding hotels and motels, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Cactus Road,

Vandalism was reported in the 14200 block of Peacock Place, Montpelier.

Obstructing justice no force was reported in the 100 block of North Washington Highway/England Street, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7900 block of Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 3500 block of Chamberlayne Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7300 block of River Pine Drive, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4

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Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 100 block of Courtside Drive, Ashland.

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

Credit card theft was reported in the 6400 block of Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 9000 block of Shady Grove Road/Mann Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 3400 block of Interstate 295 North/Creighton Road eastbound to I-295 North, Mechanicsville.

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Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 15300 block of Brabrand Lane and Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10300 block of Sadisco Drive, Ashland.

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FESTIVAL Continued from pg. 2

of music, theater, fine arts, and physical education. Individual schools also will showcase exhibits in the areas of language arts, math, science, social studies, and

to live performances, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy,� said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent.

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SHERIFF’S Continued from pg. 3

April 2

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15100 block of Dearborn Drive, Doswell.

Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 6300 block of Sledd Drive, Mechanicsville.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Oak Trail, Ashland.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Hill View Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 11000 block

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9000 block of Craney Island Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7000 block of Pole Green road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 6300 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Coerce, intimidate or harass person by computer was reported in the 7300 block of Barnette Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 5000 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering toa house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 9000 block of Jeans Grove Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 17400 block of Mabey Court, Beaverdam.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Cold Harbor Road/Fast Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana,

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ID theft ID to defraud was reported in the 9200 block of Stephens Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 15000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 17200 block of Burchett Lane, Beaverdam.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Commerce Boulevard, Ashland.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9100 block of Hunters Chase Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6000 block of Pond Grass Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 8500 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Oral threatening of school employee on school property was reported in the 10300 block of

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of Parsley Court, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

more not from a person, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault on police, fire and rescue was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14000 block of Kreutler Road, Montpelier.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 13200 block of Slayden Circle, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7900 block of Meadow Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 6100 block of Stronghold Drive, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 15400 block of Long Row Drive/Goshen Road, Montpelier.

Carrying concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Damage while trespassing on public utility was reported in the 9000 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 10300 block of Sadisco Drive, Ashland.

Threats of death of bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10200 block of Kestrel Drive, Ashland.

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

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11000 block of Victory Lane, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI, four-plus offenses in 10 years, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

April 10

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 8400 block of Kaye Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11000 block of Knox Drive, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 10000 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 8000 block of Pebblepath Park/Havenview Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

Habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was operating a motor vehicle in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Forging public records was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

April 11

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Carrying a concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was

April 8

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Bribery of witness was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

April 9

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

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Henry Clay Women’s Club Tea Rose Fashion Show

Photos courtesy of Denise Terry

More than 100 women attended the Henry Clay Women’s Club Tea Rose Fashion Show on Saturday, April 8, at the Hanover Country Club. Proceeds from the yearly fashion show and tea support a $1,500 scholarship for a graduating Patrick Henry High School senior as well as supporting the club’s other philanthropic endeavors. This year’s spring fashions were presented by Cato Fashions and featured a wide range of spring styles and sizes. Homemades by Suzanne donated food for the Fashion Show. Hanover businesses supported the effort by donating prizes for the event.

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When is trying to help considered intrusive?

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor He exited the grocery store on a motorized scooter with his purchases and pulled up beside his vehicle. Moving slowly, he methodically organized the bags and gradually loaded them into his SUV. The urge to offer assistance was overwhelming, but there was that hesitance of not wanting to insult him by inserting myself into his independence.

As I’ve aged, I’ve certainly become more sensitive to the elderly — nearly breaking into tears when I see a man or woman alone trying to manage lives many of us take for granted.

I find myself wondering about their circumstances and praying they aren’t alone.

I know I am blessed to have a healthy 86-yearold mother, who is extremely active, still drives and, as a matter of fact, was grocery shopping while I waited (this ankle situation is still an issue).

Watching more and more elderly people exit with their groceries, my mind started going in so many directions in regards to their lives.

That’s when my eyes got a bit teary, worrying about whether someone was at home when they returned or if family members or friends keep a check on them.

Back to the initial thought. I felt sad and guilty after the gentleman loaded his groceries, managed to get off the scooter, and drove off. Yes, I should have at least offered to help him.

Even though I’m still limping, I could have assisted him with his groceries.

There’s no doubt in my mind that I erred in not offering to help. Trust me, that won’t happen again. I consider myself a people person and, more importantly, a Christian.

We should help when we can. I recently decided to give money to those who may be considered panhandlers. I don’t know how their lives came to that point. But I do know that whatever their circumstances may be, I can help — and should.

I’m not wealthy but the Lord provides and I’m beyond the age of giving back. Moving forward, I will step up and offer aid — and I’ll give cash to someone in need.

The bottom line is we should simply be kind to one another every day. If we have the resources to do for those in need, then that’s exactly the path we should take. I know I will.

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John Glenn’s relationship with Annie was real hero

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist A celebrated American couple celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary a couple of weeks ago.

As Annie Glenn sat in a drizzling rain watching her husband’s flag-draped coffin ceremoniously and respectfully placed above an open grave at Arlington National Cemetery, the heart of a nation stopped to remember

… and recognize one of America’s greatest heroes, John Glenn.

As news commentators tallied the long list of accomplishments achieved by the former astronaut turned U.S. senator turned humanitarian, my thoughts turned to the special relationship the Glenns enjoyed for so many years, and the challenges they met together.

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a lifetime together from the earliest beginnings in New Concord, Ohio.

Their parents were best friends, so little Johnny and Annie often were placed in the playpen, side-by-side.

After they married, Glenn pursued his career as a test pilot and was eventually named as one of the seven original Mercury astronauts.

While Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, Annie

stayed home in Arlington, Virginia, and raised their two children. Her husband routinely made the trip home from his training base at Langley.

While that first group of astronauts, and the ones who followed, gained a reputation for jet setting adventures in fast, shiny sports cars, Glenn was the notable exception. He drove an old see HERO, pg. 8

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Resident: Fowler refusing credits for basic studies Del. Buddy Fowler, the champion voter repressionist, now wants to punish immigrant kids with limited English proficiency by refusing to let them earn credit for marginal failures in reading, writing, and math. See his Novote in House Bill 936.

Nevertheless, the gerrymandered 55th District representative is all heart. He wants us to pray for these students. See his Yes-vote on prayer in House Joint Resolution 762.

Del. Fowler’s unwillingness to cut a little slack for bilingual kids suggests a position that Virginia should prefer one type of child over another. His vote against HB 936 implies that immigrant students are not deserving of a plan that serves their unique needs.

This unfortunate, provincial position held by Del. Fowler is discriminatory. It ignores the fact that elected officials are responsible for serving all of their constituents, not just a chosen few.

Successful schools that are most effective are the ones that take into consideration the unique needs of all children.

Perhaps prayers for these immigrant kids might help. Let us hope so. It appears that’s all they’re going to get from Del. Fowler.

They should have chosen different parents.

So pray for these kids. It will make Jesus proud and it won’t cost a dime.

Dale Hanks Ashland

Wittman’s tele-town halls called a sham Tele-town halls are a sham and see LETTERS, pg. 9

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals EMMA E. DeBOROUS

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Emma E. DeBorous departed this life April 4, 2017. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam.

Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservice.com.

JEURDINE S. BROTHERS Jeurdine S. Jeurdine, 89, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Granville C. “Ben� Brothers Jr. She is survived by one son, Granville C. Brothers III (Elizabeth Cardaropoli); two daughters, Laurie B. Greene and Stephanie B. Nixon (Jarrod); five grandchildren, Granville C. Brothers IV, Benjamin Beau Brothers, Ariadne Brothers, Lauren G. Mast (Christopher) and Taylor Greene; and four great-grandchildren, Cameron and Chance Greene, Brayson Bristow and Farrah Jeurdine Bristow. Jerrie was a graduate of St. Luke’s School of Nursing. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church at 201 Henry Street in Ashland. Burial followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond, 2330 Monument Ave., Richmond, VA 23220. Online condolences may be left at nelsenashland.com.

Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

CHASTINE CLARK

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Chastine Irvine Clark, of Glen Allen, departed this life April 5,2017. He is survived by five brothers, four sisters and countless other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Abner Baptist Church in Rockville.

Full obituary and online condolences may be found at www,owensfuneralservices. com. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

to cherish her memory her son, James A. Dyson Jr. (Linda); daughter, Jacquelyn Dyson Lazzuri (Caesar); four grandchildren, Jeff Lazzuri (Lisa), Heather Dyson, Jennifer Lazzuri Dockum and Amanda Dyson; eight great-grandchildren, Allison, Anna, Abbey and Alex Dockum, Wyatt Dyson, Peyton, Paige and Piper Lazzuri; loving brother, Strother William “Ted�

Lewis (Margaret); sister, Hannah Lewis Chance; sister-in-law, Lorraine Carlton DYSON (Harvey); devoted daughter-in-law, Fredricka Dyson; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Bowling Green Rescue Squad or to the Doswell Rescue Squad. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

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Sheila Quash Jennings, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Jennings Jr; one son, Maurice Jennings (Tracy); three loving grandchildren, Brittany George, Ambria Jennings and Connor Jennings; one brother, Earl Lee Quash (Sandi); and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Homegoing service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April see OBITUARIES, pg. 8

DOUGLAS FREEMAN JR. Douglas A. Freeman Jr. (“Big Billy� and also known as “Peaches� to his Virginia Department of Transportation coworkers), 60, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret C. Freeman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Patricia “PatPat� Freeman; son, Douglas S. Freeman (Elizabeth); daughters, Brandy M. Freeman (Anthony Morgan) and Heather R. Freeman (William Fox); brother, Steven D. Freeman (Kathy Short); sister, Cheila M. Penny (Wayne); four grandchildren, Faith, Aiden and Conner Freeman, and Kennedy Fox; niece and nephew, James and Jennifer Schaaf and their children in Texas; sister-in-law, Barbara A. Schaaf. Douglas worked at VDOT for over 30 years.

He loved spending time with his loving family and spending time spoiling his grandchildren was the highlight of his life. He loved movies, video games, fishing and camping. He cared about all of his neighbors and their families. Douglas lived in the same neighborhood 30 years and was active in his Neighborhood Crime Watch. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at the Ashland Church of God at 407 Myrtle Street in Ashland. Interment was at Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.nelsenashland.com.

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MARILYN DYSON Marilyn (Mary Lynn) Lewis Dyson, 91, of Dawn, went home on April 13, 2017. She was born to Strother and Linda Pitts Lewis May 20, 1925, in Bowling Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Dyson Sr.; and her sisters, Catherine “Kitty� Broaddus, Ella “Polly� Frazier and Virginia Beasley. For 68 years, alongside her family and numerous members of the Dawn community, she owned and operated Dyson’s General Store, where she became a friend and mentor to all she encountered.

She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Hanover Ruritan Club, the Doswell Women’s Club, the Hanover Christmas Mother, and Concord Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir. Her faith in God carried her through her 91 years of life. She leaves behind

for 9½ years. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed in the Goodman Family Cemetery in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, he asked that donations be made to the New Found Church of Christ, P.O. Box 1399, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

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Robert Ray Hart Sr. passed away on April 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mae Hart; mother, Bulah Ball Hart; and father, Walter Ernest Hart.

Robert leaves behind his children, Thelma Ann Hart, Randolph Wilson Hart and Robert Ray Hart Jr.; daughters-in-law, Paige Hart and Pauline Hart; granddaughters, Samantha Grace Hart and Ashley Wixon Catron; two brothers, Clyde Hart and John Hart (JC). Robert worked for Hanover Fabricators for 9 years and at Holly Farms

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15, 2017, at the Second Mount Zion Baptist Church at 31220 Old Dawn Road in Hanover.

Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

LUCY JONES Lucy Jane Jones entered eternal rest on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, with her loved ones at her bedside. She leaves to cherish her memory devoted husband, Robert E. Jones; daughters, Isadore Jackson (James), Delois Ferguson (Jerry) and Carolyn S. Johnson (Aubrey); devoted greatgrandson, Davell Smith; JONES and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Bumpass. Full obituary and online condolences may be found at www.owensfuneralservice.com. Owens Funeral Service in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES MEADOR James Edward Meador, age 69, of Richmond, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Everette Meador; and daughter, Stephanie Gray Meador.

He is survived by his mother, Edna Smith Meador; and numerous cousins. He attended George Wythe High School and served in the U.S. Navy on the USS America. He was employed by C.E. Thurston for many years. He

was a huge NASCAR fan and enjoyed attending the races with his daughter, Stephanie. He also was a fan of the Washington Redskins. A funeral ceremony was held at 6 p.m.

Friday, April 14, 207, at Bliley’s-Chippenham at 6900 Hull Street Road.

MEADOR A graveside ceremony was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Madison County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Human Society 12190 Washington Hwy., Ashland, VA 23005.

Rescue Squad, former part-owner of the Hanover Funeral Home, and a longtime member of Winn’s Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Puryear loved sitting under his favorite tree, gardening, collecting antique toy trains, and tinkering with wood crafts. The family will receive friends at the Bennett Funeral Home West, 11020 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, Va., 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2017, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017. Interment will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2017, in Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

JAMES PURYEAR

DELORES SCHUBERT

James Madison “Pete” Puryear Sr., 89, of Ashland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, after a short battle with cancer. He was the son of the late William Andrew and Ethel Phillips Puryear; and also was preceded in death by his daughter, Wanda Lee Puryear; two brothers, Paul and Billy Puryear.

He is survived by his PURYEAR loving wife of 66 years, Elsie Harman Puryear; his son, James “Jamey” M. Puryear Jr. (Karen); grandchildren, Ryan, Logan and Madison Puryear; brother, John G. Puryear (Jackie); two sisters-in-law, Anne and Deloris “Dee” Puryear; and numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.

Mr. Puryear was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from his tile contracting business in 1991. He was a Life Member of the Ashland Volunteer

Delores Barnett Schubert, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was born April 6, 1937, in Covington to Marshall Barnett and Mabel Reynolds Barnett.

Mrs. Schubert died in Ashland on April 9, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Donald MacDowell Schubert of Doswell; her son, Frederick Theodore SCHUBERT Schubert II of Ashland, his wife, Elizabeth Ellis Schubert, their two children, Frederick Theodore Schubert III and Benjamin Warrick Schubert; her son, Donald MacDowell Schubert Jr. of Ruther Glen, his wife, Tracy Lynn Schubert and their daughter, Madeline Grace. She also is survived by her two sisters, Peggy Barnett Eichmann (Glen) of Scales Mount, Illinois, and Marsha Barnett Wright (Bernard) of Yorktown.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on April 23, 2017, at The Fork Church at 12566 Old Ridge Road in Doswell. No flowers please.

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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 11500 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Breaking and entering into a structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 6500 block of Luther Bosher Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Eluding police and endangering persons

HARRIET VAUGHAN Harriet Chilton Vaughan, 90, known as Hallie, a resident of Westminster Canterbury in Richmond, passed on to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was the daughter of the Right Rev. Samuel B. and Harriet M. Chilton, and was born in the Hanover Courthouse community on September 16, 1926.

She was a 1944 graduate of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, and taught English for two years at Blackstone College in Blackstone.

She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), past regent of the Louisa DAR Chapter, and a member of St. VAUGHAN James’s Episcopal Church in Richmond. Hallie raised her family in Louisa, where she worked at the Louisa County High School library for many years. She was a soft-spoken, dedicated, compassionate, and hard-working

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MARION M. SHORES Marion M. Shores, 93, of Richmond, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was the daughter of Edwin H. and Lona Morris of Farmville. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Edwin H. Morris Jr.; her sister, Mary Virginia Yeatts; her husband, Paul Shores; and her son, David Shores. Survivors include her son, Donald Shores (Dolly) of Ruther Glen; her grandsons, David (Cindy) of Ruther Glen and Robert (Angie) of Doswell. She also is survived by several nieces and a nephew. Graveside services were held on Monday, March 13, 2017, at Maury Cemetery.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was

OBITUARIES gentlewoman who preferred to let her actions speak louder than her words. Described as humble and filled with grace, she was always ready with a good book recommendation or unjudging words of support. Whether Mom, Hallie, Grandma, Mum-Mum or GG, she will always be fondly remembered as the adventurous, loving and talented lady that she was. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Alexander B. Vaughan Jr.; daughter, Cathy V. Gill; and brother, Thomas H. Chilton. She is survived by her brother, Charles A. Chilton (Gene), also of Westminster Canterbury in Richmond; three sons, Alexander B. Vaughan III (Nancy) of Dover, Delaware; Robert C. Vaughan (Donna) of Benbrook, Texas, and Samuel B. Vaughan (Caroline) of Chesapeake; and son-in-law Harry Gill (Tammy) of Henrico. She was grandmother to 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Westminster Canterbury at 1600 Westbrook Avenue in Richmond in The Commons room. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Midwives for Haiti,” a charity that was a passion of Hallie’s granddaughter Carrie Wortham, at midwivesforhaiti.org.

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compact car that often drew the jeers of his fellow astronauts as they pulled away in their Corvettes.

But, they knew John Glenn had something much more important than the flash of the pan of a squealing tire or the limelight of a flash bulb-filled night club.

He had Annie, who he described as his launching pad.

Equally important, she had him.

The notoriety of those Mercury astronauts was welcomed by most of the participants, but Annie approached the new-found notoriety with a fear with which few of us could relate.

Suffering from a crippling stutter since childhood, Annie

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U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1, knows it. He screens calls, so only gets asked softball questions. He suppresses dissent.

Is the congressman so unsure of his beliefs and so afraid to defend his voting

chose her friends carefully.

She recalled in her book that many of those friends would finish sentences for her in an effort to console her inability to speak.

She noted that John always waited for her to finish her sentence, no matter how long it took to complete.

He shielded her from the prying eyes of a press that couldn’t understand her hesitancy to enter the spotlight that notoriety brings.

Through it all, John and Annie Glenn forged a partnership that served as a model for couples seeking a sound and lifelong relationship based on love and respect.

She willingly entered the public arena again in 1998 when her husband again placed his name in the annals of American heroes.

At at a time when many record that he won’t talk in an open forum to his constituents?

Have an open, in-person town hall, Congressman. And, unlike your tele-town halls, how about you give your constituents reasonable, advance notice? After all, elections are coming.

J. M. Thomas Mechanicsville

ARCHIE WALLACE III Archie A. Wallace III, 70, of Midlothian, \ died suddenly on April 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie A. Wallace Jr. and Christine O. Wallace. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Eva. S. Wallace; son, A. Austin Wallace IV (Nancy) of Beaverdam; daughter, Stefanie W. Mercier (Jared) of Alexandria; grandchildren, Emily E. and Geoffrey G. Wallace of Beaverdam; and brother-in-law, John Szelagiewicz of Nellysford. Archie was a graduate of Huguenot High School and the University of Richmond. He retired in 2009 after 35 years in the tobacco industry with Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company in Petersburg and Altria Philip Morris USA. He was an avid golfer and spent many happy hours on the golf course with his golf friends from Philip Morris. A WALLACE Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at St. Bridget Catholic Church at 6006 Three Chopt Road. Interment his age were learning to like oatmeal, or getting fitted for a snuggly-fitting diaper, Glenn again entered space on Shuttle Discovery, becoming the oldest person to travel in space.

Along the way, Glenn found time to serve his beloved

Ohio as its U.S. senator. Again, Annie graciously assumed the role of a senator’s wife, and in her unassuming and dignified way, placed her signature on that role.

Last week, as Annie sat among family and friends, as Glenn was buried with full mil-

JOSHUA WEBB-WYSOCKI Joshua Samuel Webb-Wysocki, 29, of Marshall, formerly of Kilmarnock, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Joshua was a farmer and an avid fisherman and hunter. He is survived by his mother, M. Cary Webb of Rockville, formerly of Kilmarnock; his sister, Martha Annie Badenoch of Richmond; his father, Mark Wysocki of Marshall; two half-sisters, Vanessa Wysocki Warren (Sam) of Brooklyn, New York, and Sarah Wysocki Endermann (Buck) of Layette, California; his uncle, Tom Webb of Gloucester; and his daughters, Emily and Kendall Webb. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Sam WEBB-WYSOCKI

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itary honors, no one noticed the small diamond ring on her left ring finger.

It’s the same ring that John purchased with his last $125 when they were engaged.

According to a 2013 newspaper article, her husband offered on many occasions to

replace the modest ring, but Annie liked it just the way it was.

“It’s shiny, and he picked it out,” she said. “I don’t need anything larger to make me happy.”

And neither did he.

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was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1503 Michael Rd., Richmond, VA 23229 or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, https://donate. lls.org/lls/donate. Bliley’s-Chippenham at 6900 Hull Street Road was in charge of arrangements.

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College baseball: Hampden-Sydney at Randolph-Macon 3:30 p.m.

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Baseball/softball: Atlee at Patrick Henry 6:00 p.m.

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Mulvena sacrifice clinches sweep of Hornets

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – When Randolph-Macon’s softball team began its half of the seventh inning of their doubleheader nightcap against visiting Shenandoah Friday, the Yellow Jackets seemed headed for a 5-1 defeat.

They changed that perception with four runs that inning to tie it, then claimed a 6-5 victory – and doubleheader sweep – over the Hornets when Brandi Mulvena hit a sacrifice fly to center field to score Jen Balcom.

The Yellow Jackets improved to 27-7 (10-6 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) with the win while Shenandoah dropped to 10-26, 5-13.

Randolph-Macon stumbled in the fifth inning when an error led ultimately to four unearned runs that broke what had been a 1-1 tie.

“It was a real gut-check for our kids because we’ve been playing without some kids that are normally in the lineup – but I was totally comfortable with making the changes we had to make in order to replace those kids,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Kevin Proffitt. “In the second game, we had that one inning that was terrible. We kind of imploded a little bit.

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Randolph-Macon’s Brandi Mulvena (2) launches a sacrifice fly that scored Jen Balcom in the eighth inning of the Yellow Jackets’ 6-5 victory over visiting Shenandoah in the nightcap of a doubleheader Friday. The Yellow Jackets won the first game 3-1.

really made up for it in the bottom of the seventh.”

Among the players the Yellow Jackets had to replace was pitcher Candace Whittemore.

Cameron Thompson earned a complete game victory in the

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opening game, 3-1, giving up five hits, four walks, and one unearned run.

Maddie Holcomb started the second game and went 41/3 innings, giving up six hits, four walks and five runs – four

unearned – before Thompson relieved her to earn her second win of the day.

In the seventh, Shenandoah pitcher Katherine Seidl seemed to run out of gas. She opened the inning by hitting

Randolph-Macon pinch hitter Taylor Sandiford with a pitch.

Sandiford advanced to second on a groundout by Casey Abernethy and moved to third on a single by Kerstin Roth.

Mulvena walked to load the

bases.

Savannah Wood was hit by pitch to bring home Sandiford.

Sami Davidson walked to score Roth. After another out, Harley Jones dropped a single down the left field line to score Wood and Mulvena and tie the game.

“I told Harley, because she’s really been struggling at the plate … ‘You’re going to get a chance to make a big difference,” Proffitt said. “Doggone it if she didn’t hit a double right down the line.”

Despite starting off the eighth inning with a runner on second base – according to international tie-breaking rules – the Hornets could not get another run across.

Randolph-Macon began its portion of the inning with Balcom on second base.

Abernethy sacrificed her to third base. Roth walked, then Mulvena hit a fly to center field.

Balcom came in hard, but it was close – it appeared the throw would beat her to home plate – but she slid under the tag by catcher Karli Rorabaugh to score the winning run and end the game.

“It’s been a little bit of a crazy week – even a crazy game – but we stayed in there and fought and battled and ended up, thank goodness, on the right side of the scoreboard,” Proffitt said.

Dave Lawrence can be reached by dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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CALENDAR | News, & Listings Saturday, April 29 A Spaghetti Dinner offering homemade meat and vegetarian sauces will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The meal also will include garlic

bread, tossed salad, dessert and beverages.

Take-outs are available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

Thursday, May 4 The Ashland National Day of Prayer

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Program focuses on “What Pleases You!”

Garden club learns about dressing flowers, foliage, herbs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Sheila Weisensale was the keynote speaker for the April meeting of the Town and Country Garden Club.

Her program concentrated on the art of pressing flowers, foliage, and herbs.

Members participated in exhibits, including: Horticulture, and exhibit arrangements reflecting Spring Explosion and Easter Parade, as well as “What Pleases You!” The results were: Elizabeth Bourret, one blue and one red; Sarah Peters, one blue and two red; Laura

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and Annie Webb of Kilmarnock; and Alice Wysocki of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, in the Kilmarnock United Methodist Church with interment in the

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Ploof, one blue and one red plus Best in Arrangement; Jennifer Showalter-Cupp, two blue, one red and Best in Horticulture; Anne Snelson, two blue; Jean St. John, two red; Diane Wood, three blue; Mary Stone, three red; Barbara Ziegler, one red.

The meeting was held April 10 at St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland.

Hostesses were: Jean St. John and Toni Radler, who provided refreshments.

The next meeting will be held May 8.

For more information, contact Sarah Peters at phdpeters@gmail.com.

Campbell Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, P.O. Box 975, Whitestone, VA 22578, to The Haven, 5726 Richmond Rd., Warsaw, VA 22572 or to a charity of your choice. Currie Funeral Home in Kilmarnock was in charge of arrangements.

The Hanover Local April 19, 2017

not bad. The problem is, only the top 24 rated projects were funded, and, while the state allotted about $1 billion for this year’s program, projected funding could experience cuts of up to 50 percent. Requests for funds for the latest round of Smart Scale projects totaled more than $8 billion.

The Sliding Hill Road project was funded in the first round of Smart Scale allotments, but the U.S. 360 project has not fared as well.

The latest round of funding did supply funds for the Caitland Road project, an improvement that triggered the state’s safety rating, but funding for U.S. 360 was not available.

Flagg indicated there may be light at the end of the tunnel for funding the U.S. 360 project following a concerted effort by county officials to reopen an examination of the improvements.

“It’s very unique,” Flagg said describing the 360 project. “It’s been a longstanding priority for the county and had funding allocated. It seems unreasonable that it didn’t make the list.”

Working through the county’s representative on the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), it seems the project is getting a second look at the state level.

“There is potential for that gap being funded,” Flagg said.

Another major source of

Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Director of Public Works Mike Flagg updated the Hanover County Board of Supervisors on the challenges facing Hanover County regarding road construction and the state’s failure to adequately fund needed improvements in the county.

road funding for the county also is experiencing diminishing revenue streams.

Revenue sharing, a process that allows localities to pay one-half of estimated costs for approved projects while the Commonwealth supplies the remaining half, was funded at $108 million last year.

Requests totaled almost twice that amount.

Flagg told the supervisors that widenings on Pole Green and Atlee Station roads should be funded by 2030.

Funding for the remaining $54 million worth of identified road needs in Hanover is uncertain, at best, and Flagg asked supervisors to approve a motion that allows County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. and County Attorney

Sterling Rives to contact localities across the state with a focus on organizing a “funding coalition” that would encourage legislators to increase state road funding.

Even though the motion gained unanimous approval, some supervisors said it would not solve the problem.

“I really hope we can get the General Assembly to take secondary roads seriously,” Cold Harbor supervisor Scott Wyatt said. “I do not want to place that burden on the taxpayers of Hanover County.”

Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard agreed, but cited the need to identify a permanent local funding mechanism to address transportation needs.

“I certainly support the General Assembly living up to

their duty to take care of local roads,” she said. “However, I think we need to acknowledge that wherever they give us money, they are going to have to take some away to get it.

The reality is that we are going to need to find some kind of funding stream and I’m afraid stickers are the fairest way to do that.”

Beaverdam supervisor Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley supported the motion, and said he would not support a recently aired plan to restore a vehicle tax in Hanover County.

“I would not support putting stickers on, because I’m not going to take back something that I gave,” he said.

Chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy District, said she supports all options regarding road funding, but elaborated with a dose of reality.

“Do we want to continue to hope that the money will appear or do we want to be honest with our citizens and think about where we are going to get the money to make the improvements?” she asked.

Davis has been openly skeptical about requesting more funding from the state.

He has no objection to the process, but said he thinks the attempts are futile as state funds for transportation continue to decrease.

“I just think going and asking the people who are not giving us the money to give us the money… won’t make the money come in,” Davis said.

“The one thing it does do is let the citizens know we did everything possible.”