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Foley: railroad changes coming By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND –Ashland Town Council, Randolph-Macon College and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors have been adamant about opposing a high-speed rail project. Mayor James Foley announced at the Tuesday, April 18, council meeting
that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said “They’re going to make some changes, but they’re going to publish the draft Environmental Impact Statement by the end of June. Foley, Councilwoman Kathy Abbott and Town Manager Joshua Farrar recently met with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. They were joined by represen-
Work officially starts on restoring theater
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Paul Davies, vice president of Administration and Finance for Randolph-Macon College addresses Ashland Town Council. Shown are, from left, Councilman Steve Trivett, Vice Mayor James Murray, Mayor James Foley, Councilman George Spagna and Councilwoman Kathy Abbott.
tatives of Hanover County, RMC and CSX. In sharing with council the
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ASHLAND — After years of standing idle or underused, construction to restore the iconic Ashland Theater to its former glory, and then some, is now officially underway. The theater was donated to the Town of Ashland by Jean and A.D. Whittaker, with a $500,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Community Development,
matched by the Town of Ashland, the million-dollarplus renovation will turn an old town treasure into a new town jewel. Plans call for spacious reception and concession areas, brand new seats, new handicapped accessible bathrooms, a dramatically expandsee THEATER, pg. 4
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J. EARL MORELAND LECTURE
Japanese minister talks global By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local
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ASHLAND – Atsuyuki Oike, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., was the keynote speaker on Monday, April 17, at the annual J. Earl Moreland Lecture on Asia
at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. Each spring, R-MC hosts a distinguished expert to give a public lecture. Creating a “greater understanding and interest in Asian affairs through direct contact with distinguished scholars and prominent professionals” is
the purpose of the lecture series. The college recently approved a Japanese Studies program that students can choose as a minor. During the lecture, Oike addressed a variety of topics related to Asian studies -- from
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Blue Moon bash attracts record crowds By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND -- More than 160 Hanover County Democrats gathered along the tracks at the Ashland Arts and Activities Center for the 8th Annual Blue Moon Bash last week. In what is becoming a party tradition, the event attracts more people each year, and, by all accounts, this year’s crowd exceeded expectations. State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-9, spoke at the first Blue Moon Bash eight years ago and said there is quite a difference in the atmosphere surrounding that inaugural event versus this year’s event. “There’s a lot of energy in this room,” the Ettrick native said. “That first year, you could have fit all the people there on one side of this stage.” Although McClellan is no stranger to the annual event, she assumed this year’s keynote speaker role by default as a recuperating U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin, D-4, continues to recover from an infection that left him hospitalized and unable to attend. McClellan stressed the importance of the upcoming gubernatorial race, and noted the long list of passed bills that did not become law thanks to a hearty veto pen in the hands of Gov. Terry McAuliffe. Faye Prichard, who represents the Ashland District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, agreed that the upcoming race is a must win for Democrats, and said she has seen first-hand that who occupies the Governor’s Mansion is crucial. “I don’t think I’ve ever been more keenly aware of just how much the Governor’s race matters,” Prichard said. McClellan rallied Democrats
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A crowd filled the Hanover Arts and Activities Center for the Blue Moon Bash. At the top right, Morgan Goodman, candidate for the 55th District House of Delegates seat, addressed the crowd. Bottom, left, Faye Prichard joins State Sen. Jennifer McClellan to pose for the camera.
to maintain high energy regarding state elections, pointing to a celebratory victory in 2008 followed by a crushing defeat on the state level the following year. She said that’s even more important with potential challenges from Washington that could further test the resolve of the opposition. The former delegate won her 9th District seat in a Special Election earlier this year when McEachin earned a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, and represents parts Henrico, Hanover and Charles City counties as well as the City of Richmond. Event organizer John Suddarth emceed the event and noted the standing room only crowd.
“Nobody deserves more credit for that than Donald Trump,” he joked. Joining Suddarth on stage was 55th District delegate hopeful Morgan Goodman, an environmental specialist with the Commonwealth’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Goodman hopes to unseat Del. Buddy Fowler and said “There is a need for more common sense and decency… and a need to find out where our common ground is.” Suddarth said the turnout and level of enthusiasm are positive signs that the party is positioned for a unified effort in upcoming elections. “I think the Democratic Party has learned something from the Tea Party and the GOP
in that you have to be organized at the local and state levels,” Suddarth said. “We’re trying to get better at our game.” Ashland Mayor Jim Foley and Ashland Town Council members Kathy Abbott and George Spagna were joined by Prichard at the annual event. McClellan said events like the Bash are the lifeblood of a solid party. “The grassroots really runs the party and campaigns that are driven from the bottom up are more effective,” she said. Prichard said the energy in the room was contagious, and described McClellan’s remarks as “inspiring.” “It’s so exciting to have so many people here who support the things that I think many of us believe in,” she said.
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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.
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Credit card theft was reported in the 6400 block of Tammy Lane, Mechanicsville.
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Runners leave the line at the start of the 5K, left, and the 10K Ashland Railroad Run. The Run was held Saturday, April 22.
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ed stage, backstage changing rooms and state-of-the-art sound equipment. The new Ashland Theater will reopen its doors in the early 2018. The project has deep roots
in the community. McKinney & Company, which produced the blueprints and will be the owner’s representative is headquartered in downtown Ashland. Wilton Construction Company, which will oversee the project, is located next door to the theater. Hugh Joyce,
whose company James River Air Conditioning, is donating much of the plumbing and electrical work, is a past president of Ashland Main Street, and Ashland resident Chopper Dawson, of Chopper Dawson Incorporated will partner with Wilton Construction to bring
the project to completion. All of these individuals and companies have given generous inkind and discounted services so that the project will come in at or below budget. Monday, April 24, marked the start of renovations at the theater with Mayor Jim Foley
doing the honors with a ceremonial strike of the sledge hammer to a wall that will ultimately be removed. At the ceremony, Clark Mercer, president of the Ashland Theater Foundation, said, “This is an exciting milestone for the Ashland Theater — this theater belongs to the community and
with the community as a partner in its renovations, we will all be proud to see this landmark return to its former glory.” For more information, email cotutheater@gmail.com or call 804-304-5588. Information submitted by the Ashland Main Street Association. block of Sledds Lake Road, Mechanicsville.
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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6100 block of Memory Lane, Mechanicsville.
Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 9100 block of Barricade Lane, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7300 block of Roosevelt Avenue, Mechanicsville.
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Atsuyuki Oike, Minister Plenipotentiary and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., addressed the Moreland Lecture Series at Randolph-Macon College.
currently, North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons. At the beginning and end of the event, those attending had the option to write down specific questions they had for Oike on a blank sheet of paper. After his lecture, he led a question-and-answer session. In discussing global trade between Asia and the U.S., he boasted on the number of American companies there are throughout Asia, using his home country of Japan as well as China as examples. China and Japan are now the world’s second and third largest economies in the world, and more than half of the earth’s population lives in Asia. Touching on military relationships, the minister said the United States-Japan Security Alliance is the strongest in the region. The alliance serves as the region’s most important military affiliation and as an anchor of the U.S. security role in Asia. Oike said the Japanese recognize the need for the U.S. in Asian seas. He said Asian countries rely heavily on the rule of law, and added his opinion that “Trump people don’t believe in rules.” Oike expressed well-rounded opinions on different topics, and avoided bias through acknowledging that governments in Asia also are to blame for current obstacles that he
content, and requires the disclosure of source points. Internet service providers and internet cafes in China are legally forced to record and store information about all users and their internet use. Briefly speaking on the current situation in North Korea as it relates to their development of nuclear weapons, Oike said the purpose behind their developments isn’t to start a war with South Korea, or to hit the mainland U.S., but to sustain the regime of the country’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un. While saying that North Korea won’t stop its nuclear weapon development voluntarily, he also suggested Kim’s goals to be a fantasy, saying, “We are all wondering, ‘What is Kim thinking?’ ” Oike has served with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs for 33 years. He previously held positions, including Assistant Vice Minister and Director-General for Global Issues, during which he served as Chief Negotiator for Climate Change at COP21; Economic Minister at the Embassy at the Japanese embassy in China; Minister in charge of the WTO at the Economic Mission of Japan in Geneva; and Economic Minister at the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Korea. COP21 was the 2015
Climate Change Conference held in Paris. The conference negotiated the Paris Agreement, a global accord on the reduction of climate change. Oike graduated from the University of Tokyo’s Faculty of Law. R-MC’s comprehensive Asian studies major draws a curriculum of individual strands of history, art, culture, religion and language together to develop in students an in-depth, nuanced perspective. The program’s page on the R-MC website can be found at www.rmc.edu/academics, and explains how the Asian studies major explores the history, culture and future of Asia’s rich, multi-faceted region. Students enrolled in the Asian studies major are encouraged by the college to consider a study-abroad experience, providing them with travel classes in Japan or Korea for January term, semester or year-long study abroad programs. Special guests who also attended the lecture were Andy and Jean Anderson, parents of Taylor Anderson, a beloved member of the Randolph-Macon family who died in the March 2011 tsunami that resulted from the Great East Japan earthquake, according to the university’s website. Also attending were Luke Ding and Mary Ding, two children of the Moreland Lecture benefactor who established the series, Dr. Lik Kiu Ding. Dr. Ding started the lecture series through a generous donation to commemorate Dr. J. Earl Moreland, who served as the university’s president from 1939-1967. Throughout the years, the Moreland Lecture Series has featured many other distinguished experts, including: Cambodian Ambassador to the United States and Mexico Chum Bun Rong; writer Evan Osnos; director Jia Zhangke; actress Zhao Tao; curator of Asian film at the Smithsonian Institution, Tom Vick; associate professor of Asian architecture at the University of Virginia, Yunsheng Huang; and author Raj Patel.
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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 avail-
able. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Art Is in Bloom at the 20th Annual Celebration of the Arts, featuring the 4th Annual South Atlantic Juried Exhibition, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. The evening will feature the opening view-
ing and award presentations along with interactive demonstrations by several artisans in their skilled crafts. Tickets for the event are $25 per person and include admission, hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine. Tickets may be purchased online at www.montpeliercenter.org or by calling the office at 804-883-7378.
Thursday, May 4 The Ashland National Day of Prayer will be held for the ninth year from 6 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. A pre-service event with live music from area Christian bands is scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a program to
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A royal steps forward to address mental health issue By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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rince Harry had not yet become a teenager when he lost his mother in a car crash in Paris in 1997. Despite the very public divorce and accusations of infidelity between Prince Charles and Prince Diana, she was, without question, a loving and doting mother to Harry and his brother, Prince William. Last week, in a move few would expect from a royal, Harry shared with the world a condition many do not discuss and even hide from it. He opened up about the emotional mental health issues he had experienced after his mother’s death. The image of the young boy walking behind her coffin is unforgettable. His older brother kept a watchful and protective eye on him. No one could have imagined what Harry was going through following such a devastating
loss. Diana had been a mother to her two sons — opting not to depend on the services of nannies 24/7. I remember the laughter when she brought her sons to the United States to visit one of the Disney amusement parks. They came down the water ride, getting splashed along the way. She made every attempt to ensure her sons were able to enjoy a fairly normal life — considering one will be king one day. When Harry told his story of depression and 20 years of a roller coaster ride of emotions, he said his brother encouraged him to seek help. Harry had been a bit of a wild child (the naked incident in Vegas comes to mind), when reality sank in and the time had arrived to seek treatment. For too many years, families seemed to be embarrassed to talk about depression and mental health issues. They are common and, thankfully, can be successfully treated. But there’s the catch: you must seek treatment.
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Prince Harry has served his country well in the military and through causes his mother would certainly respect and appreciate. He is in good health because his brother intervened and Harry agreed the time had come to make his emotional state better. Harry is handsome, charming, wealthy and a prince, but he is human — and it was quite remarkable for him to share his pain and how his mother’s death affected his life. Royal or not, that’s a class act. Tied into this news is the fact that Prince William is working with Lady Gaga, who has battled mental health issues, to address the conditions more openly and direct people to get the help they need. Harry decided not to hide from the pain anymore, and we can only hope that his story may help someone battling depression and/or anxiety. Bravo to him for coming forward with a struggle that has spanned most of his life.
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The Doswell Ruritan Club will be hosting a Flea Market/Bake Sale at the Doswell Community Center. To get a space to sell goods, call Betty Lee Stanley at 804-368-0035 for more information.
Saturday, June 10 A Talent/Variety Show will be held at the Doswell Community Center. If you would like to show off your talent, contact Betty Lee Stanley at 804-3680035 for more information.
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DOROTHY CHISHOLM Dorothy Kirby Chisholm, 85, died Thursday, April 6, 2017, from difficulties with chronic respiratory illness. Dorothy was born in 1932 in Wehadakee, Alabama, but was a lifelong resident of Richmond. Dorothy was a Master CHISHOLM Gardner, avid quilter, genealogist, and sports enthusiast. She was employed by the Henrico County Public Schools as a guidance secretary. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Deborah Chisholm Potter (Joseph Potter III); son, Charles E. Chisholm Jr. (Suzan Chisholm); granddaughters, Dorothy Ryland Potter (William Richter) and Carly Nicole Chisholm; grandson, Joseph Alexander Potter; great-granddaughter, Ruth Ellis Richter; sisters, Wyoleen Sikes and Mary John Nolen; brother Billy Lawson; and beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ellis Chisholm;
daughters, Jacqueline Garnett Chisholm and Lori Ellen Chisholm; and brother, Vernon Eugene Lawson. Services were held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2017, at the Church of Our Saviour in Montpelier. The Reverend Herbert H. Jones, Vicar, officiated. Interment followed the service. In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations can be made to the Hickory Hill K-9 Rescue (P.O. Box 1505 Ashland, VA 23005).
FLORINE ELLIS Florine Jackson Ellis, of Hanover County, departed this life April 17, 2017. She is survived by her children, George Jackson (Blanche), LaVerne James, Robertnette Ellis, Julia Gaines (Lonnie, Sr.), Sydney Jackson (Paulette), Cynthia Bennett (Eugene) and Amanda Jackson; 17 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren; three siblings, Ophelia James, Esther Winston and Ellsworth Jackson Sr. (Flossie); sisters-in-law, Ida Mae and Lilly Jackson; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at
1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the Oak Grove Baptist Church at 46 Towinque Farm Road in Hanover. Interment was in ELLIS in the church cemetery. The Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
CHRISTINE GARNETT Christine Garnett, of Elmont and Glen Allen, passed away on April 15, 2017. She was the widow of Thomas Garnett. She was preceded in death by her parents, McKinley and Nannie Tucker; and siblings, Cabel Tucker, Nina Dunn, Frances Hudson, Bell Foster and William Tucker. Mrs. Garnett was a member of the Kenwood United Methodist Church (Elmont) for over 65 years. Survivors include her daughters, Judy Bryant and Pat Ferguson; grandson, Lew Bryant; sis-
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ters, Peggy Copal and Callie Tucker; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. The family is grateful for the heartfelt care, compassion, and love so freely given to Mrs. Garnett and her family by the staff of Elizabeth Adam Crump and Aseracare and by Dr. Aysha Habib. A memorial service was held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Mrs. Garnett’s memory to either United Methodist Family Services, 3900 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230 or Kenwood United Methodist Church, Music Fund, 11208 Elmont Rd., Ashland, VA 23005. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.
KENNETH HOGAN Kenneth “Ken� Gene Hogan, 87, of Henrico County, died on April 13, 2017, after several weeks of declining health and a brief stay in the hospital. His beautiful and loving wife of almost
66 years, Jane “Mimi,� died just last October. Ken “Poppa� is survived by his three children, Larry, Suzie (Don) and Nancy. He also is survived by four granddaughters, Hillary, Teri (Dave), McKenzie (Mike) and Kendall; and by two beautiful greatgrandchildren, Elliott and Ginny Leigh. Ken was HOGAN born in Roanoke, the only child of Howard B. and Jessie Vaughn Hogan. Ken and Jane were grade-school sweethearts who graduated together in 1948 from Jefferson Senior High School in Roanoke. Ken and Jane were married in 1950, just before he shipped out to Korea with the U.S. Marines. For his service to his country, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal. Ken later enlisted in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in May 1957. The see OBITUARIES, pg. 8
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couple moved to Henrico in 1957 and raised their family in the county’s West End. Ken was an athlete who loved to play golf and tennis. He played league tennis for many years while a member of Avalon Recreation Association, a swim and tennis club that he helped found. He, Jane and their kids spent most days during the summer at Avalon, where the kids swam competitively. Ken was at every swim meet, working in some capacity and always cheering on the kids. In his later years, he enjoyed playing golf regularly with his friends. Jane and Ken shared many happy times and adventures with a close set of
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friends, couples who partied at Avalon and at the beach at Sandbridge. During his life, Ken worked as a draftsman and an estimator in the steel fabrication industry, and he spent many years in sales. His last job, at Hermitage Steel in Hanover County, took him well into his retirement years. Ken and Jane traveled to Ireland in 2000, and he was thrilled to be able to absorb the culture and to share a pint or a wee bit of Bushmills with just about anyone (although in his later years, he was more of a “Jack in the Black” drinker!). Jane’s health began to deteriorate in 2011 and Ken became her sole caregiver. They lived together at home until October of last year, when Jane finally entered hospice a week before her passing. Ken tried to adjust to a life without Jane, but his own failing health and Jane’s loss took a tremendous toll on him. Ken was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who was always there to offer assistance and advice to his family. He was a man who possessed an honest and generous heart and who was unfailingly loyal to family and friends. Those who knew him will miss his wittiness, his friendship and his graciousness. The loss of Mimi and then Poppa in less than six months is a staggering blow, but family members said they find solace
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FLORENCE JENIFER Florence Erselle Winston Jenifer, 84 of Montpelier, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, April 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius L. and Eva Pryor Houston; JENIFER t w i n brother, Julius L. Houston Jr.; brother, Truman T. Houston; husband, Ulysees G. Winston; and half-brother, Harold F. Houston. Mrs. Jenifer a retired Hanover County Public Schools teacher is survived by her husband of 31 years, James E. Jenifer Jr.; sons, Reuben H. Winston and Melvin R. Cooper; sister, Hortense H. Lee; grandchildren, Laneisha, Christopher and Reuben Winston Jr.; one great-greatgrandson; stepdaughter, Mary R. Jenifer; stepsons, Michael,
Edward and John Jenifer; nine stepgrandchildren; half-sister, Isadora H. Dabney; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Springfield Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 20, 2017, at the Parham Road Baptist Church at 2101 North Parham Road in Henrico, with Dr. Proctor N. Beard, officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Springfield Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 2177, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Online guestbook may be found at w w w.scottsfuneralhome. com. Scott’s Funeral Home at 115 East Brookland Park Boulevard in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS STANLEY Thomas Joseph Stanley Sr., 73, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Thomas, Tom, TJ, Grandpa Stanley was born in 1943. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and attended Ferrum College. Tom was an avid golfer and loved to spend time at the Rappahannock River. He worked his STANLEY entire 39year career with Virginia State Police and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the 144th session of the FBI National Academy.
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Tom is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Stanley Williams (JC Williams Jr.); son, Thomas Joseph (Jay) Stanley Jr. (Candyce Cumber Stanley); granddaughters, Caedynce Annadel Stanley, Savannah Seldon Rose Stanley and Kendall Ann Williams; grandson, Hunter Jay Najieb Stanley; brother, Henry W. Stanley Jr. (Francine Stanley); and brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, cousins and godchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Blunt Stanley; parents, Henry W. Stanley Sr. and Margaret S. Stanley. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at the Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed at Woodland Cemetery in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, gifts and donations can be made to the Virginia State Police Association Emergency Relief Fund, 6944 Forest Hill Ave., Richmond VA 23225.
BARBARA WALDROP Barbara Dee Bowles Waldroop, beloved wife, mother and Nan, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on April 23, 2017. Born May 12, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Drewry Hinton Bowles and Irma Gladys Whitton Bowles. She was predeceased by her brother, Drewry Hinton Bowles Jr. A lifelong resident of Hanover County, she was born and raised in Rockville, but moved to Montpelier when she married her high school sweetheart WALDROP and the love of her life, Keith Pendleton Waldrop, on November 29, 1952. They were blessed with over 64 years of life together. In addition to her husband,
Barbara is survived by her daughter, Tricia Miller Melton, and her husband, Charles; her son, Wayne Keith Waldrop, and his wife, Deanna; and Patricia Graham, whom she thought of as a daughter. Barbara also is survived by her precious grandchildren, whom she loved dearly and who loved her in return: Lauren Miller Bischoff and her husband, William, Richard Grayson Waldrop, Ashley Brooke Miller, Claire Waldrop Jackson and her husband, Blake, and Taylor McKenzie Miller. She also is survived by two sisters-in-law, Janie Cross Bowles and Ida Keaton Waldrop. Barbara was a faithful member of the Hopeful Baptist Church for over 60 years, where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, served as a Deacon’s wife, and served on many church committees. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, April 26, 2017) at the Hopeful Baptist Church at 14340 Hopeful Church Road in Montpelier. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Please join the family for lunch at Wayne and Deanna Waldrop’s home at 14061 Waltons Tavern Road in Montpelier immediately following the funeral service. Bliley’s- Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
BETTY JO WILLIAMS Betty Jo Williams, 67, of Glen Allen, departed this life April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Pierce R. Williams Jr., mother, Sallie B. Williams, and son, Raymond L. Williams. She leaves a devoted family to rejoice in her memory, one son, Michael Williams (Amanda); granddaughters, Destiny and Shay; greatgranddaughters, Kaylen and My’Yonna; one sister, Beverly W. Bey; one brother, Pierce E. Williams; three nephews, see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
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Yellow Jackets rough up Hampden-Sydney By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – Nic Phelps was one of six Randolph-Macon seniors who had 108 career victories entering Wednesday’s game against Hampden-Sydney at Estes Park, tied with the class of 2016 for most in program history. Furthermore, the Tigers owned a six-game regularseason win streak against the Yellow Jackets. All that helped make 109 even more special. Phelps got the win, Cole Migliorini continued his torrid offensive pace with four hits and three RBIs, and RandolphMacon plated six runs in the first inning on the way to a 13-5 victory over their rivals. The 109th win gave the Randolph-Macon Class of 2017 the program record for career victories. “Its awesome,” said Phelps, a Mills Godwin graduate. “It’s really cool because we’re just building on what we’ve done over the last four years.” Phelps allowed nine hits and four runs in five innings for his third win of the year. He struck out one and walked one. Cody Thompson (Atlee) followed with a four-inning save. Migliorini, senior Jay Patti, Joseph Tuzzolo and Ryan Duphorn each drove in a run for the Yellow Jackets in the
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Randolph-Macon pitcher Nic Phelps and first baseman Jay Patti keep Hampden-Sydney runner Blake Hartman close to the bag in the Yellow Jackets’ 13-5 victory over the visiting Tigers Wednesday afternoon.
first. Stuart Brown (Trinity Episcopal) drove in two with a triple. The lead became 8-0 when Patti and Tuzzolo each picked up another RBI in the bottom of the second.
“You’re still locked in. You’re still focused on making pitches,” Phelps said of pitching with the early lead. “When they get that many runs, you like to get them back in the dugout as soon as possible so they can keep hit-
ting, and so as a pitcher, you’re like fast tempo, trying to get guys out, trying to be clean.” Phelps was clean until the third. Cody Smith scored on a groundout in the top of the third. Joey Sutphin made it 8-2
with a sacrifice fly and Brian Goodwyn (Thomas Dale) made it 8-3 with a RBI single in the fourth. Andrew Kasiski cut the lead see ROUGH, pg. 10
MECHANICSVILLE – Toward the end of last week, many sporting events began, but few finished as weather threw a monkey wrench into the prep athletic schedule. Both Thursday’s and Friday’s schedule – full of cross-county events – were heavily affected. Only one event Thursday night, the Hanover at LeeDavis boys lacrosse contest which ended in a 158 victory for the Hawks, was able to finish. Every other cross-county varsity event Thursday and Friday was postponed because of heavy rain and lightning. The Virginia High School League (VHSL) handbook requires that all sporting events be see WEATHER, pg. 10
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Hill hammers homers as R-MC beats Roanoke By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon’s offense was relatively quiet during the opener of a doubleheader against Roanoke Saturday. It was downright bombastic in the nightcap. With four home runs – two by Mechanicsville’s Shelby Hill, the Yellow Jackets hammered the Maroons 12-5 for a comefrom-behind win and a sweep of their Old Dominion Athletic Conference rivals. Former Patrick Henry all-star pitcher Candace Whittemore earned victories in both games, going the distance for a 1-0 win in the first game and entering in the fifth inning in the second. The second game looked in doubt through the first 41/2 innings before the Yellow Jackets erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the fifth inning. “The first game we played great,” said Randolph-Macon head softball coach Kevin Proffitt. “We didn’t do anything offensively – as a matter of fact, the run we scored was
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to 8-4 with a RBI single in the top of the fifth, but the Yellow Jackets answered with four in the bottom of the inning. Jeff Butler and Migliorini singled in a run each, and Rick Spiers drove in two with a double to make it 12-4. The Tigers got a run back in the sixth before Migliorini’s third RBI in the seventh. Migliorini was named the ODAC player of the week on Monday, a day before being named to the D3baseball.com team of the week. He ran his hitting streak to 11 games and
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unearned. … Candace pitched great. We made some nice defensive plays. It was one of those hard-fought games.” But in the second game, the Yellow Jackets fell behind 5-3 before finding the range on the Roanoke pitching staff. Harley Jones tied the game with a two-run homer in the fifth inning, then Hill followed shortly after with her three-run blast. Jones had a two-run home run in the second inning to briefly give the Yellow Jackets a 3-2 lead. Their first run was a solo shot by Skylar Toth. The sweep capped a special day for one of the Yellow Jacket players. “Yesterday was Jen Balcom’s Senior Day,” Proffitt said. “Our kids were really, really pumped for her and for the day in general.” Like I said, in the first game we kind of battled and scrapped and made some defensive plays. … In the second game, we hit the ball pretty well.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
raised his batting average to .412. He’s hitting .500 against ODAC opponents. “Just another day where I felt good at the plate and (was) seeing it well,” the junior outfielder said. “I notice it, and it’s cool to see,” he said of the recognition this week. “It’s a good accomplishment, but I mean it’s the same thing every day. You’ve got to come out to the field and just keep working, getting better.” “They’ve kind of been a thorn in our side. Everyone reminds me of that over the past couple years in the regular season,” Yellow Jackets coach Ray Hedrick said.
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The Randolph-Macon softball team greets Shelby Hill (22) as she comes home after belting a three-run home run to put the Yellow Jackets ahead for good in their 12-5 victory over visiting Roanoke in the nightcap of a doubleheader Saturday.
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suspended for at least 30 minutes when a flash of lightning is observed, and every time a new flash appears, that 30-
“With our pitcher being able to go out and have a relatively clean first inning and then for our offense to do what (it did), that’s the catalyst for us in games. I think if you look at the games we’ve lost, maybe we haven’t done that.” Those early leads will be harder to come by in the postseason and maybe even this weekend, when third-place Randolph-Macon plays two games against Shenandoah. The Hornets are second in the ODAC and No. 1 in the D3baseball.com Top 25. But as the ’97 RandolphMacon graduate will tell you, having the momentum of beating Hampden-Sydney can only
minute clock resets. Heavy rain left many of the fields a soggy mess. As of press time, none of the varsity events between Atlee and Patrick Henry Thursday and Friday have been rescheduled. Likewise, the boys lacrosse
contest between Hanover and Lee-Davis has yet to be rescheduled. The following events have been rescheduled: • Lee-Davis at Hanover girls lacrosse, April 25 at 7:30 p.m. • Lee-Davis at Hanover soft-
ball, May 16 at 6 p.m. • Lee-Davis at Hanover girls soccer, May 16 at 6 p.m. • Lee-Davis at Hanover baseball, May 16 at 7 p.m. • Lee-Davis at Hanover boys soccer, May 16 at 7 p.m.
help the Yellow Jackets. “I think anyone that’s associated with Randolph-MaconHampden-Sydney will tell you, to beat the other is a big deal, regardless of what the sport is,” Hedrick said.
because of oncoming inclement weather – was a fairly even contest offensively, but a badhop single and a misplayed fly that fell for a double led to the Yellow Jackets’ 5-4 loss in 11 innings Friday. The Yellow Jackets out-hit the Hornets 12-5 Saturday, but could not plate the extra runs to escape the 12-inning slog with a win. Shenandoah scored three runs with two outs in the top of the 12th inning. After two walks – one intentional – the Hornets drove in a pair of runs on back-to-back singles, loaded the bases following a third walk, and drove in a run with another single.
While the Hornets eventually found the hits they needed with runners in scoring position in both games, RandolphMacon stranded seven runners Friday (to be fair, Shenandoah stranded 12 in that game) and 14 runners – all in scoring position – Saturday. The loss Saturday spoiled a strong outing by Yellow Jacket starter Nick Roth III, who allowed two hits and one run in a nine-inning effort. Stu Brown had two doubles in each of the two games against Shenandoah. Rick Spiers added a home run Friday and Jay Patti added a triple Saturday. Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com.
Shenandoah 5-4, Randolph-Macon 4-1: The 10th-ranked Yellow Jackets put up a good fight against topranked Shenandoah Friday and Saturday, but the Hornets found the runs they needed in extra innings to sweep the stand at Hugh Stephens Field. The first of the two games – originally scheduled as a doubleheader Saturday but split between Friday and Saturday
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Tomato Festival: Vendor registration fees go up May 2 MECHANICSVILLE — Vendor spaces are still available for the Hanover Tomato Festival. “We are searching for local vendors who make or sell unique tomato-related products, community-based businesses and organizations to make this year’s event one of the best in the event’s 39year history,” Marcie Durrer, recreation program director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation. Add-on options include additional booth spaces ($125 each), a tent installed at your booth ($200), table and chairs delivered to your booth space ($25), electrical hook-up ($75) and loading assistance, where event staff will shuttle your items to your booth on Friday and to your vehicle on Saturday following the event ($75).
Register online now at www. hanoverparksrec.com and simply search “tomato”. Artisan, commercial and nonprofit vendors can go straight to program number 6318. Booth fees are $175 now, but go up to $200 beginning May 2. The Hanover Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, at Pole Green Park located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information about the Hanover Tomato Festival, visit www.hanovertomatofestival.com or email hanovertomatofestival@hanovercounty.gov or call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150. Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department.
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other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Glen Allen. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens. H.W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
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have three people on the board, which will include the mayor, the town manager and and an Ashland citizen the town chooses. While they don’t want to limit their options for choosing a citizen board member, Foley said he decided to defer their choices to residents who live on Center Street, since those properties and the people who own them would be the most impacted if a third rail were to be inserted through the center of town. Hanover County will have two representatives on the Community Board, one who represents the east side of the county and one from the western portion. He added that R-MC will have three people on the board as well. “Our interests are very closely aligned,” Foley said. Other entities on the board are CSX, which also will be bringing three representatives, and Foley said the State Planning Organization will probably have someone in the group too. The meeting will be organized by the DRPT, and they will be setting the agenda. Foley pointed out that these meetings will be open to the public. “They’ll be held in the pub-
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lic – some will be in Ashland, and then we’ll rotate one to Hanover, and different places within Ashland and Hanover only,” he said. In an effort to make the proceedings as public and transparent as possible, Foley said he’s pushing for these discussions to be recorded, so that -- even if they are not livestreamed -- they can be viewed very shortly afterwards for the folks who couldn’t make it to any of the meetings. At the meetings, they plan to discuss lots of options, and the mayor hopes to discuss lots of new ones. If you look at the modeling, he said you can tell that some of the modeling can be changed. Foley said, “I think the modeling is going to show that there is not a need for a third rail.” He said he was hopeful that they should have a positive solution for Ashland by the end of calendar year 2017, but noted that there aren’t any guarantees. While there aren’t any dates that have been scheduled yet, there will be an agenda for the meetings posted to the town’s website. “We want everyone to participate, watch, and follow along over the next six months.” “I would just encourage folks to stay engaged; it’s not over – it looks very promising in terms of their commitment to citizen engagement, so I am optimistic,” said Abbott. Farrar said the meetings would be very stakeholder interactive, but that everyone could attend, adding there would be at least one meeting where the public could come and provide input. Foley said that specifically there probably wouldn’t be any public input opportunities for the first two meetings. Town council encouraged Ashlanders to continue speaking up, placing signs, and continue saying “No third rail
inside of Ashland.” FRA representative Randy Brown, the DC2RVA project manager, attended the meeting. Council voted to recommend the option that offered a two-side platform access with pedestrian access to be built into Ashland Station. The Amtrak design details show this option to include: two 12-foot-wide side platforms, wheelchair lifts with enclosures, wheelchair lifts without enclosures and platform elevations. Paul Davies, vice president of Administration and Finance at R-MC, said he agreed with “Option B.” “Randolph Macon thanks Amtrak for their important work in making the Ashland rail station safer and more accessible for all passengers. On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students, we whole-heartedly support this goal. We also appreciate Amtrak’s attention to minimize the negative impact on our historic campus.” A public hearing also was held on the Fiscal Year 20172018 advertised budget at the regular meeting, with the nonprofit organization, Circles Ashland, asking for funding from the town. Many people approached council to give their input on why they should approve funding in the town manager’s proposed budget for the organization, which builds networks to help folks living in poverty get their lives back together. Council will vote on whether to adopt Ashland’s proposed budget in May. In other business, council agreed to recommend a preferred Amtrak design option to go with for improvements on the Ashland Train Station to make it Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessible.