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36th annual Strawberry Faire approaches

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

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SHLAND – This year will make the 36th that the Town of Ashland has been the scene of the Ashland Strawberry Faire, an event that attracts thousands to The Center of the Universe.

The streets of RandolphMacon College will be filled with excitement from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.

Lorie Foley, who is managing public relations, said, “On a sunny day, the Faire attracts up to 40,000 visitors [to Ashland].”

According to Foley, anybody with an interest in kettle corn, moon bounces, face painting and all things strawberry will enjoy the day.

Foley said that vendors are a significant part of the Faire’s success, with arts crafts being a big draw. Folks from up and down the East Coast take part.

Some vendors come every year to sell their goods and socialize with new people, including photographers, crafters, artisans, furniture makers, File photo wood workers, seamstresses, The star of the Ashland Strawberry Faire can be found in a booth on the streets of Randolph-Macon College. The annual bakers and jelly makers. see STRAWBERRY, pg. 4

event is scheduled for Saturday, June 3, with vendors, crafters and lots of strawberry goodies.

Delegate takes issue with claims about road funds HANOVER — County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that a list of Fiscal Year 2017 initiatives has been effectively cleared as he presented his latest FY18 goals for approval at last week’s meeting.

One of the initiatives cited in that list was to establish possible

revenue streams to fund future county road construction and improvements.

Harris said the county has initiated a process to contact neighboring localities and towns and encourage coalition to plan and identify funding for secondary road needs.

“I think it’s been pretty evi-

dent… that our transportation funding falls short of meeting Hanover County’s needs right now, and, as best we can tell, appears to fall short in the future,” Harris said “We have identified that we have significant road needs in the see ROAD, pg. 11

DC2RVA Ashland/Hanover County Area Community Advisory Committee to meet HANOVER -- The DC2RVA Ashland/Hanover County Area Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, May 22, at the Hanover County Administration Building at 7516 County Complex Rd. in Hanover.

Through the DC2RVA alternatives development process and related community meetings, the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) recognized the unique nature of the Town of Ashland and Hanover County, and that DC2RVA many of the alternatives Project for greater rail capacity in Website this area generated community concerns.

As a result, DRPT recommended to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) a community-based effort to supplement DC2RVA public involvement activities and help inform DRPT’s recommendation for a preferred alternative that provides the required rail capacity through the Ashland/Hanover area.

As part of the community-based effort, DRPT proposes to establish a community advisory committee (CAC) that will take a more intensive look at all previous options.

The CAC also could identify potential new options to meet the purpose and need of the DC2RVA project, while minimizing or avoiding any potential impacts of those options.

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Ashland Town Council OKs FY17-18 budget

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – The Fiscal Year 20172018 of $15,123,700 (General Fund, $9,296,100, and CIP, $5,827,600) was approved last week by Ashland Town Council. Members also agreed to the appropriations resolution.

The budget is the financial plan for the coming year’s expenditures, and the funds to be used that are identified in the budget are authorized by the appropriations resolution.

The FY17-18 budget needed to be adopted before July 1, or Town Manager Joshua Farrar’s proposed budget would take effect by default.

Town staff had recommended adopting the budget and corresponding appropriations resolution.

On Tuesday, May 2, council members also voted in support of the 2017 Ashland Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Clerk of Council Joseph Collins outlined the master plan at an April 14 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting.

“I really appreciate the amount of effort that went into this, [there was] a lot of detail, and I know that there’s some expertise on our parks and rec committee, and a lot of good thought out ideas … this looks like a good workable [plan], but a foundational plan as well,” said Councilman

Steve Trivett.

Collins told council the most “eye opening” result from community engagement meetings that the parks and recreation department had with citizens of the town was that Ashlanders want to see an expansion in regards to the connectivity of trails, sidewalks and bike trails within the town’s limits.

A bike lane system also seemed to be of high interest in their findings, but, more importantly, the connectivity of these town-wide pathways.

“We’ve had several comments about connecting Stony Run Trail to Dejarnette Park,” Collins told council.

Improving the inclusivity of Ashland’s parks systems also was a topic of interest in town residents who participated in the community engagement event.

Collins emailed a survey to a list of citizens who showed interest in a comprehensive plan review, anyone who had a pool pass at the Carter Park Pool in 2016, as well as posting the survey on the town’s Facebook page.

One of the survey questions asked residents if the Ashland park system met the needs of their household.

While Collins said the results to that question weren’t as positive as the town would have liked, he explained that, in addition to that question, they asked what

they would need for the Ashland park system to meet their household’s needs.

Collins said the majority of the answers that resulted from that survey question were related to expanding the connectivity of the trail, sidewalk and bike path systems in town.

“There were also quite a few that mentioned improving the playground facilities,” he said.

Another question the survey asked residents was to prioritize the town’s six guiding objectives.

Collins said these objectives have since been condensed.

He said the answers to that question showed continuing results that suggest the people are mostly interested in expanding the town’s trail system, bike lanes and sidewalks; and the connectivity among them.

In other business, Mayor James Foley addressed the ongoing situation with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) concerning the DC2RVA high-speed rail proposal.

He was interviewed by National Public Radio that morning (May 2), and said “we are trying to be very clear and transparent with the situation with the third rail coming through town.”

Town council went into a closed session for an evaluation of the town manager at the end of last week’s meeting.

PHHS seniors have busy THCTT Awards Night schedule before graduation MECHANICSVILLE — The to arrive by 6:15 p.m. in order to ASHLAND – With the Class of 2017 at Patrick Henry High School approaching graduation, several events are planned.

The schedule includes: Senior Night Awards – time and date to be announced. Event will be held in the cafeteria and auditorium.

Senior Trip – 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 5.

Annual trip to Busch Gardens.

Graduation Practice and Senior Picnic – 8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6. Casual dress.

Graduation practice at Siegel Center followed by food and fun at Patrick Henry High.

Baccalaureate – 7 p.m. Sunday, June 11. Cap and gown event Spiritual Service for seniors.

Graduation – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Siegel Center. Cap and gown event. Seniors arrive by 2:45 p.m.

Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will be holding its Awards Night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in the Hanover High School auditorium.

During the ceremony, principal Justin Roerink said any student who has earned a certification or industry credential this year or has placed in the top 3 in SkillsUSA competitions will be honored.

“Additionally, we will also honor students who have earned a cord to wear at graduation due to completing course specific criteria,” he said.

All students should be aware of their status for any of these items prior to the event.

Roerink said students are asked

check in with their instructor and prepare for the event.

“We look forward to celebrating the many fantastic accomplishments of our students this year during this event,” he added.

The recommended student dress code for the event is below: Girls: Dress or some combination of a blouse and slacks or skirt no shorter than knee length.

Guys: Polo or button up collared shirt, and dress slacks. No jeans or hats.

Light refreshments will be available in the lobby after the ceremony.

For more information, call the main office at 804-723-2020.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8500 block of Snowstraw Place, Mechanicsville.

Receiving goods from credit card fraud, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3400 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

at night was reported in the 9200 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 7400 block of Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Lynk Lane, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run with personal injury was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire and/or medical was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Pamunkey River Farms Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny, $200 or more

Simple assault was reported in the 10500 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8300 block of Evanston Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Simple assault was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road/Ashland Road, Rockville.

False report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 11200 block of Gwathmey Church Drive, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Wetherden Drive, Mechanicsville.

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

Eluding police, endangering persons or police car, was reported in the 19000 block of Mountain Road/Louisa County, Montpelier.

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Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Trespassing in a cemetery

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 15300 block of Woodman Hall Road, Montpelier.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10300 block of Turnout Court, Mechanicsville.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 14000 block of Murphey Court,. Ashland.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7800 block of Marshall Arch Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Breaking and entering a building to commit larceny, etc., armed, was reported in the 14400 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damage, $1,000, in the 11200 block of Dude Ranch Road, Glen Allen.

Threat to extort money was reported in the 8100 block of Little Florida Road,

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ASHLAND – Perceptual Painters Art Exhibit continues at Randolph-Macon College through Friday, May 26, in the Pace-Armistead Hall in Flippo Gallery at 211 N. Center St. in Ashland.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Perceptual Painters is a group of artists who share a common core of sensibilities.

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Ashland Street Parties kicks off summer 2017 with Kings of Swing Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Ashland Street Parties opens its 2017 season on Saturday, May 20, with the Kings of Swing.

ASP also will sponsor street parties in August, featuring Premiere Band, and September, featuring The English Channel.

Music, dancing and fun will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m., at the plaza behind the Ashland Library at 201 South Railroad Avenue.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the event.

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Along with businesses within Ashland’s corporate limits, local businesses from across Hanover County will be set up on the site to showcase their wares.

Ashland Strawberry Faire 2017

The Kings of Swing is a versatile dance and show band. They play beach music, Motown and everyone’s favorite music of the 1970s through today, as well as favorite tunes of the Swing era. More information about the band is available at www.kosband.com.

Street Party tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the gate.

They can be purchased online (a $1 service fee is added) at www.ashlandstreetparties.com or at all Hometown Realty locations, Minuteman Press (Kings Charter), EVB-Ashland office, Hickorycreek Antiques, Ronald Toombs Insurance Agency, The Caboose Wine &

All day long on the Blackwell Stage, local musicians and entertainers who are sponsored by RCI Builders and Hometown Realty will be performing for the crowds.

Bands and groups performing this year include: the Hanover Concert Band, Christian rock band “Weak Chain,” indie rock band “Saint Square,” Beaverdam rock band “Mountain Road West,” and

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The streets of Ashland come alive every summer with the Ashland Street Parties. With the sounds of various bands performing throughout the season, dancing adds to an enjoyable and entertaining evening.

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rock band “Counterpoint.”

There also will be gymnastics and dancing performances on the stage.

“Man’s best friend” will be getting the spotlight in the 36th annual celebration,” Foley said.

“The Faire will be celebrating dogs in a big way this year.”

A pet pageant was introduced at last year’s Faire. Fin and Feather, an Ashland pet store, is sponsoring the 2017 contest.

This year, all of the canine contestants will receive special treats for taking part.

Rodney Ram, Virginia Commonwealth University’s mascot, will be making the rounds during the events.

Another addition will be a kissing booth, but don’t expect a bikini-clad female or muscular male. This kissing booth will offer kisses by “a loveable pooch.”

“This is the perfect photo opportunity for dog lovers,” Foley said.

People can pay $1 to the Hanover Humane Society anytime between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to have a memorable moment in the kissing booth.

The Humane Society also will

be returning with dogs that are available for adoption.

“Wouldn’t it be great to find your new furry friend at the Faire?” Foley asked.

History of the Faire As the Ashland Strawberry Faire prepares for its 36th year, it’s important to realize that what started out as a “humble strawberry festival” in 1981 – has grown into a large event that celebrates the strawberry harvest in the region and provides sufficient support to local nonprofit organizations.

Every year, nonprofit organizations can set up their booths at the Faire for a fee.

If the nonprofits aren’t selling anything at their booths, they only pay a small administrative fee.

The Faire also gives away what they call “grants-for-work” each year, where the nonprofits can work the day of the event to earn money for their groups. Foley said applications are offered by the directors to nonprofit organizations.

“The main long-term grants are for the work done

by Ashland Fire and EMS,

party are on sale now; tickets for the other parties will be available 30 days in advance of each party.

Proceeds from Ashland Street Parties help local nonprofits in the county and have provided funds to maintain the Library Plaza and purchase equipment, such as a tent, crowd-control fencing and a cooker that can be used by other nonprofits.

In more than a decade of sponsoring parties, ASP has contributed more than $50,000 back to the community.

Other 2017 street parties include: Aug. 19 – Premiere Band,

a high-energy, variety band.

Premiere plays a wide variety of music: Motown/Soul, today’s hottest hits, Classic Rock, country, jazz, and music from the 1950s to 1980s. For more about this band, see www.premiereband.com.

Sept. 16 – End of Summer Party, featuring The English Channel. The band authentically and meticulously recreates British rock and pop from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s.

Each song they play sounds “just like the record” and just like you remember it. For more about The English Channel, see www.thenglishchannel. com.

Boy Scouts from Montpelier who help vendors set up and take down, and Comfort Zone Camp whose volunteers help run the Kid Zone,” she said.

To date, fhe Faire committee has donated over $75,000 worth of funds to nonprofit organizations in the area.

As a requirement for allowing commercial food vendors to set up booths at the Faire, they are obligated to donate a percentage of their funds raised to a nonprofit of their choice. If possible, volunteers from the selected nonprofit organization are supposed to work the booth.

As the financial year comes to an end, the directors look at the funds available – holding a certain amount to run the Faire for the following year, donating the rest to local non-profits.

“We take a vote, and disperse the ‘extra’ funds.”

The last year they had extra funding, Foley said each director received an application for a grant-for-work that was “wellearned for years of volunteer service.” Each director then donated the money to a local nonprofit of their choice.

“The goodness doesn’t stop

there. The Faire continues to offer 10 scholarships each year to Hanover County high school seniors,” she continued.

Foley explained how the first scholarship is presented in memory of former Mayor Richard “Dick” Gillis to a student at R-MC who is majoring in political science.

Gillis attended R-MC, and served as the mayor of the town for 20 years. He initiated Ashland’s popular nickname, “The Center of the Universe.”

She said four of the scholarships are given in memory of Tafi Yourtee. One senior from each of the county’s high schools who are planning to major in one of the performing arts are selected for the honor.

Yourtee moved to the community after performing on Broadway in New York, and continued her acting career in local theater groups.

In memory of Jay Pace, another four scholarships are given out to four seniors, one from each of Hanover’s schools that are planning to major in journalism once they graduate. Pace was the editor and see STRAWBERRY pg. 6

20th Annual Celebration of the Arts held at Montpelier

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local MONTPELIER -Professional artists from across the South and Mid-Atlantic regions travelled to Hanover County on Saturday, April 29, to attend the 20th Annual Celebration of the Arts at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

The event also featured the Fourth Annual South-Atlantic Juried Exhibition.

Thirty-two artists from Virginia responded to the the Center’s invitation, submitting 50 stunning works.

Artists from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia and Washington, D.C., also were invited to submit up to three of their works that were completed within

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Wayne Waldrop, president of the Board of Directors of The Montpelier Centere for Arts and Education, is shown at the podium.

the last two years. The submitted works could not have previously been shown at the

Montpelier Center to qualify for submission. “It was a way for the Center to fulfill its mission in promoting arts and education within the community,� said Theresa Bowen, executive director.

Ginna Cullen, a lifelong artist and art educator whose experience includes teaching grades, providing art professional development in several school districts, and teaching book arts at Virginia Commonwealth University, brought the credentials to serve in the juror role.

She also serves as the Central Virginia coordinator for the master of interdisciplinary studies as well as a supervisor for student teachers.

Cullen has hosted hundreds of workshops for edu-

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CALENDAR | News, & Listings Charity Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Hollows Golf Club. The fee schedule is $400 per foursome (lunch and dinner included) or reception and dinner only $25.The fundraiser will benefit SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now).

The organization’s mission is to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect throughout the Greater Richmond area by protecting children,

Saturday, May 13 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.

Friday, May 19 Registration is open for the Hanover Airpark Business Association’s

promoting positive parents, strengthening families, and creating a community that values and cares for its children.

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 804-368-0035 for more information.

DOSWELL – The Shrimp& Suds 35th Annual Fundraiser for Hanover Rotary Club’s Foundation to benefit deserving youth and charitable endeavors will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Kings Dominion Pavilion in Doswell.

Ticket purchases must be made before event. Prices are $35 per person or $150 for five.

The meal includes spiced shrimp and beverages.

Music will be provided.

For more information, go to www.Hanoverrotary. org or contact Bruce Perretz at 804-550-3098.

Tickets also are available at most Union Bank & Trust Hanover locations and Nuckols Road.

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Saying ‘Thank you’ to those who matter

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e was dressed in camouflage fatigues sitting quietly in the waiting room when he caught my eye.

As my mother was getting seated, I approached him and said, “Thank you.” He seemed surprised and asked, “For what?” I immediately responded, “Your service.”

He humbly, with his head tilted a bit downward, said, “Thank you.”

Coming from a family filled with military veterans, the conversation launched with me talking about my uncle being on the USS Raleigh when

Pearl Harbor was bombed and a female cousin breaking that glass ceiling in the late 1970s or early 1980s by becoming a Blackhawk helicopter pilot.

I then asked him if he had served overseas. Again, with his head somewhat bowed, he said “Yes” in a hushed tone.

I did not pursue his military service as it was obvious he was comfortable talking about veterans and the sacrifices, but his story was one he did not seem prepared to share. So, in a moment that is so not me, I did not ask him anything else about his service.

Mom and I continued to share stories about the service in my father’s family. I can never resist telling about the heroics of Dad’s oldest brother at Pearl Harbor and the second eldest who did

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everything he could to avoid service (he even jumped in a river about 30 miles from our hometown in an attempt to escape).

The soldier, whose last name eludes me a little more than a week later, was a true gentleman, a fine example of our country’s military. It was a pleasure to talk with him and when Mom was called back into the doctor’s exam room, I stood and once again thanked him.

This is probably the third time I’ve written about such encounters. With each, I’ve received a blessing in acknowledging their efforts.

Like the “I love you” theme in last week’s column, add “Thank you” to your routine when you see someone who has or is serving our country.

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Yum! The expressions on these faces are proof of the tasty goodness of the strawberries at the annual Faire.

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publisher of the Herald-Progress, and received many awards during his tenure.

The 10th and final scholarship is in honor of Norman Bugge, and awarded to a student attending Hanover Building and Trade School.

“Norm worked for the telephone company that is now known as Verizon. In his spare time as a volunteer he was instrumental in getting the Faire’s stage built and the electrical panel wired among many other things,” Foley said.

Each of the scholarships given out by the Faire committee is selected by the individual schools. They send out all the committee’s information to the guidance or subject departments at the schools, and they choose the winners.

Betty LaPlace, board member of the Ashland Strawberry Faire, oversees the scholarships program.

Foley said families and visitors are welcome to bring their own dogs to the event, so long as they are friendly and on a leash.

Official Faire parking lots can be found east of the intersection of Patrick Street and Henry Street. From there, visitors attending the event can ride a trolley into the Faire. There will be two trolleys transferring people to and from the parking lots and the fairgrounds throughout the day.

The Henry Clay Inn and the Mason Civic League sponsored both trolleys. More information on parking can be found at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com.

“It takes a village to run the Faire, but it’s worth it,” Foley said.

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JOHN HOWELL JR. John Howell Jr., husband of Gail Cook Howell, departed this life May 1, 2017. He was the son of the late John L. Howell Sr. and Margaret A n n Howell.

Johnspent HOWELL his life as a musical theater performer, choreographer and director, and the last 15 years as a cruise director for Seabourn Cruises. He is survived by two sisters, Brenda Ann (Gerald) Dale and Susan C Howell Wooten, both of Ashland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends from around the world. Beau, Winston, Hazel, Bentley and Spunky will miss

their “Daddy.” Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland. Online condolence may be found at owensfuneralservice.com.

JOAN MELTON Joan June Melton, 82, went to be with the Lord May 3, 2017. Joan was born December 22, 1934, to the late Journey and Josie Melton. She is survived by her sister, Joy Melton (Eugene) Tiller. Also surviving are her nieces, Ann Tiller and Cindy (Al) Thomason; nephews, David (Dani) Tiller and Barry Tiller. Other beloved family members are her greatnieces, Emily (Nicholas Smith) Thomason and Elizabeth Thomason. Joan graduated from Henry Clay High School in 1952 among a tightknit group of students, most

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of whom remained in touch throughout their lives. She was a lifelong resident of Hanover County, and lifelong member of Winn’s Baptist Church. She loved nature, spending time with her friends and family, and traveling. Joan was a retired Verizon employee. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m.

Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Winn’s Baptist Church. Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. nelsenashland.com.

ARTHUR PAGNINI Arthur “Chip” Pagnini, 56, of Beaverdam, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Chip was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 17, 1960. He was an employee at Willis, Towers, Watson in Glen Allen.

Chip was faithful to God and his family. He was a deacon at St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church.

Deacon Chip officiated at weddings and baptisms and took his calling seriously.

PAGNINI He loved his wife, Janice, and daughters with complete abandon. He was adored by his wife, daughters, parents, in-laws, sisters, grandsons, his nephew and nieces, great-nieces, cousins and many, many friends. He is survived by his parents, Arthur J. Pagnini and Catherine C. Hodgens; wife, Janice; children, Jillian Pagnini and husband, Ken Schoenhofen, Elise Pagnini and husband, Mike Lepler, Rebecca Pagnini

and Sarah Pagnini; grandchildren, Declan Arthur Schoenhofen and Owen Robert Schoenhofen; siblings, Cori McNerney and husband, Kevin, Jennifer Haynes and husband, Craig and Mary Lou Torres; in-laws, Edward and Elaine Flanagan; nieces and nephews, Kyle and Dawn McNerney, Caitlyn McNerney and husband, Jake Pinkston and Olivia Haynes; greatnieces, Logan and Kendall

McNerney. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, May 6, 2017, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 105 S. Snead Street in Ashland.

Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland.com. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Outreach Ministries at St. Ann’s Church. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The two Conference 16 teams held off their cross-county opponents by identical margins in girls soccer action Friday night.

Patrick Henry defeated visiting Lee-Davis 3-0 on its home pitch, while Atlee – traveling to Hanover – dominated the Hawks, also with a 3-0 score.

In both cases, the winning teams were led by double scorers: Sophia Basso scored a pair of goals for the Patriots while CeeCee Harris scored a pair for the Raiders.

Basso wasted little time putting the Patriots ahead less than four minutes into the game.

While that proved enough for the win, she added another a few minutes later. Rian PecciYoung scored Patrick Henry’s other goal.

“I always tell my girls the first five minutes will determine the game, usually,” said Patrick Henry head girls soccer coach Anna Wright. “I guess they took my advice this time.”

Harris also had an assist in Atlee’s win.

“She basically set up Riley [Cook], too,” said Atlee head coach Bruce Lovelace. “That was our first goal that Riley tucked in, from ball that CeeCee threw across to her.”

Harris’ first goal was later in the first half. She added another

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Patrick Henry senior Sophia Basso places a shot between the legs of Lee-Davis defender Madison Williams for a goal at 36:36, giving the Patriots a quick 1-0 lead. Basso scored a second goal a few minutes later to lead Patrick Henry to a 3-0 victory.

in the second as the Hawks we do is let her use her speed to struggled to contain her. get in and create problems for “Her whole game is speed,” other teams.”

Lovelace said of Harris. “What As the regular season comes

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to a close, Patrick Henry and “I think Albemarle will Atlee will be battling for second take the top seed,” Wright said. seed in the Conference 16 tournament. see PATRIOTS, pg. 9

ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon’s softball team earned a bid to the NCAA Division III Softball Tournament. The Yellow Jackets will also host a regional from Friday through Monday.

“We are very excited to receive an at-large bid to the 2017 NCAA DIII Softball Tournament, on top of that, we are looking forward to hosting a regional,” said head softball coach Kevin Proffitt.

“It is our second trip to the NCAA tournament in the past three years and our first chance to host. It is see NCAA, pg. 9

Confederates stem PH surge

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The Lee-Davis boys lacrosse team had a hard time putting visiting Patrick Henry away Wednesday night.

The Patriots, who trailed through much of the second quarter, surged toward intermission as Ben Schubert went on a tear and put Patrick Henry up by two goals.

But the Confederates regrouped at halftime and slowly fought back through the second half, scoring five unanswered goals in the fourth quarter to claim a 15-11 victory.

“It was a really tight game.

They pushed at the end of the half,” said Lee-Davis head coach Phil Feigenbaum. “It wasn’t any type of momentum that we couldn’t push back against.

We felt that we had the energy tonight.

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lacrosse game and they just responded really strong. They responded really strong and came out and … executed our lacrosse.”

Randolph White led the Confederates with eight goals and an assist, and Eli Elliott added four goals and two assists. Mason Walczak had two goals and three assists.

Schubert led the Patriots with five goals – several of those in the final minutes of the first half.

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

P. Henry 3 6 2 0 — 11 Lee-Davis 3 4 3 5 — 15 PH: Bailey, Davis 2, Huber, Prillaman, Schubert 5, Schnois.

LD: Elliott 4, Stanley, Walczak 2, White 8.

Assists: PH — Bailey 2, Davis, Huber, Schnois. LD — Elliott 2, Rigsby 2, Walczak 3, White, Courter.

Saves: PH — Davis, Ishler 5. LD — Rice 3, Markham 4.

Dave Lawrence/The Local Records: Patrick Henry 7-5; LeeLee-Davis’ Randy White (2) fires a shot toward the Patrick Henry goal in the Confederates’ 15-11 Davis 3-7. win over the Patriots Thursday. White finished with eight goals and an assist.

R-MC women’s lacrosse, tennis reach ODAC finals

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Randolph-Macon’s women’s lacrosse and tennis teams both advanced to their respective Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament finals Sunday.

But in both cases, the No. 2 seeds fell to the No. 1 seeds.

The Yellow Jacket baseball team was eliminated by eventual ODAC tournament champion Despite goalkeeper Allie Walker’s eight saves, the Yellow Jacket women’s lacrosse team dropped a 7-3 decision to their top-seeded host, Washington & Lee.

In the women’s tennis final, the top-seeded Generals swept the second-seeded Yellow Jackets 5-0 at Randolph-Macon.

It was the second straight appearance in the ODAC final for the Yellow Jacket team.

In the lacrosse final, the Generals, led by Hayley Soutter with three goals, scored the first five goals of the game before Saunders Riley put RandolphMacon on the scoreboard.

Olivia Sisson scored two goals for Washington & Lee. Walker, who was named the All-ODAC Tournament team, had four saves in each half.

Jessie Cornbrooks and sopho-

more Hannah Jones were also named to the All-Tournament team.

In the tennis final, four-year doubles teammates Melissa Tomlin and Molly Jesseman closed out their career at Randolph-Macon with a 53-17 record. They fell to Michelle Fleenor and Lauren Hassell 8-1 in the No. 2 doubles match.

In other ODAC tournament action, the Yellow Jacket baseball team was eliminated by eventual champion Roanoke 119 in an 11-inning losers bracket final Sunday at City Stadium in Lynchburg.

The Yellow Jackets led 6-3

truly a great time for everyone involved with our program.”

The Yellow Jackets finished second in the ODAC during the regular season and compiled a 33-9 record, the second best in program history.

Randolph-Macon will be the No. 2 seed in the Regional and will face off against No. 3 Averett Friday. Top-seeded Virginia Wesleyan and fourthseeded Franklin & Marshall will join the two teams in the regional. Game times will be finalized this week.

This is Randolph-Macon’s second trip to the NCAA tournament. The Yellow Jackets’ first trip was in 2015 after they won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship.

They were the regional runner up that year.

This will be their first time hosting a softball regional.

“We’ve been working extremely hard since the middle of January and it is very rewarding to be recognized like this at the end of our season,” continued Proffitt. “I am really proud of our coaching staff and our players and happy that they will get to have this experience!”

Randolph-Macon joins two other ODAC schools – champion Virginia Wesleyan and runner-up Emory & Henry – in the NCAA tournament.

Individual day passes are $10 for adults and $5 for students, youth under 12 and seniors over 65.

For access to the full tournament (6 or 7 games), tickets will be $20 for adults and $10 for students, youth under 12 and seniors of 65.

before yielding five runs to the Maroons in the top of the eighth inning. Randolph-Macon rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to tie and send the game into extra innings.

But they could not keep the Maroons at bay forever. Scott Ellis, who doubled in a run in the second inning and ignited

Roanoke’s five-run eruption with an RBI single in the eighth inning, hit a stand-up triple with a man on in the 11th. He later scored on a balk.

Randolph-Macon’s Cole Migliorini was named ODAC Player of the Year. He finished with three hits and two runs against Roanoke.

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P. Henry 3 0 — 3 21—3 “There’s going to be a fight Atlee PH: Basso 2, Pecci-Young.

Hanover 0 0 — 0 for second, third and fourth Saves: Doane (LD) 10. Brown ATL: Cook, Harris 2. between us, Atlee and Halifax.”

Saves: Pierson (ATL) 8. Hoang (PH) 4.

Records: Patrick Henry 8-4 Dave Lawrence can be (HAN) 9.

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future and we are looking at the possibility of what funding might be there for that.”

The board unanimously approved a resolution last month that prompted that action by county officials to seek and explore options regarding transportation.

Del. Christopher K. Peace, R-97, also has been involved in efforts to gain approval for important county projects like the completion of the U.S. 360 project.

When Peace learned of the county’s concerns, he penned a letter to county officials clarifying the state’s system of prioritizing projects.

“I contacted the county in February about their concerns and followed with a meeting with the chairman, county administrator and attorney, and Mike Flagg,” Peace said.

Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, and Virginia Department of Transportation engineer Rob Cherry also attended that meeting.

Peace left that meeting with a clear understanding of a path forward to make the county’s case to the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB).

“The action from that meeting was for me to work through my peers on the CTB, former members of the GA (General Assembly), and try to secure funding for 360 in this 6-year plan round of smart scale,” Peace said.

With nothing finalized, those efforts appear to have borne fruit, and the 360 project that originally ranked out of the new Smart Scale scoring, is getting a second look.

A decision could come as early as next week when the CTB holds a public hearing regarding the project.

“I’m hopeful,” board

chair Angela Kelly-Weicek, Chickahominy District, said after the April 26 board meeting.

According to sources, the CTB has an additional $10 million to fund projects for the current 6-year cycle, and finalists for those funds include U.S. 360 and one other project in the region.

Peace explained that state funding for roads is at a 20year high, but the new system of prioritizing projects is causing some dismay among localities.

“While Hanover might be receiving reduced allocations from the secondary roads fund (which in essence no longer exists and has been subsumed into the District Grant program and state of good repair program), the county is receiving more money for projects on the secondary system within the county, regardless of what the funding pot is called,” he said.

One of five members who represent Hanover in the General Assembly, Peace does recognize the county’s needs pertaining to road construction and said the new system allows the state to prioritize projects in a more efficient way.

“This program is about picking the right transportation projects for maximum statewide, rather than narrow parochial, investment,” Peace said in the letter sent to Hanover County supervisors.

Peace said he supports the county’s efforts to gain regional support for road projects, and forming a transportation authority like Tidewater and Northern Virginia could produce positive results.

“That regional concept is something people are starting to talk about for Richmond,” Peace said. “I think that’s a healthy conversation.”

Regional options for funding could be a car tax or

formation.

“If there is a local opportunity for revenues to go toward roads fully or even on a match basis, I think that’s a productive conversation to have,” Peace said. “I think it’s not productive to say the state is cutting funding for roads which is just not true.”

Bottom line, Peace indicated that the new Smart Scale system should improve transparency and provide more equitable funding for requests, funding large projects in the first years, and addressing smaller requests in later years.

He also pointed out the need for state and local officials to pool efforts to solve transportation issues.

“I don’t mind working with counties if that can lead to real consensus on a regional solution,” Peace said.

The people need to know that state and local officials are actually working together even though it may be more behind the scenes,” he added.

Henry District supervisor Sean Davis, who also serves as vice chair of the board, agrees that the solutions can and will come from a cooperative spirit between state and local legislators.

“Localities absolutely want collaboration with the state,” Davis said. “I can’t think of anything we would want more.”

Davis considers the process of identifying and researching options to address the local road funding issue a prudent and responsible action by local elected officials.

“Collaboration serves the best interests of our shared constituency and only makes sense,” Davis said.

“Recognizing the needs at the local level and then working with localities in a joint effort to address those needs is our strongest desire.

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cators, including presentations for the National Art Education Association in New York, Boston and Chicago. She also received the 2016 Central Virginia Advocacy Award for Art Education even after she retired from teaching at Louisa County Schools.

She continues her work with school superintendents and administrators to protect and promote the programming of art education.

Wayne Waldrop, president of the Board of Directors at the Center, welcomed guests during the social portion of the event.

Guests made their way through the ballroom to view the various art demonstrations that were set up, and socialized with the artists as they discussed the use of differing media in the creation of art.

Cullen also addressed the crowd and presented the exhi-

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The artists exhibition at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education attracted a good crowd for an enjoyable experience.

bition’s award-winners: first, second and third place; as well as an honorable mention.

Best in show was artist Pat Coates from Fairfax.

The winning piece was titled Afternoon At The Cidery.

Coming in second place was the work called light outside in, created by Pauli Hagan from Chesterfield.

Kim Winters from Ashland, ranked in third place with her work, Drawing a Blank.

The honorable mention was awarded to Susan Cary of Crozier, who submitted a piece called Springtime Cows.

Guests were able to chat with Cullen about the exhibit and works before Waldrop offered closing remarks and extended thanks to participants and attendees.

As a way to celebrate the arts by taking a closer look at a few of the many forms that art can take, guests observed

artists portray their knowledge and passion in specific artistic expressions.

The April 29 event included three demonstrations that focused on loom weaving, pastels, and raku pottery.

Demonstrations included artists such as weaver Gigi Spicer giving viewers a closer look into the weaving process, Nancy Tucker exploring the use of pastels, and award-winner Betsy Taylor examining

the methods and techniques of raku, an ancient Japanese form of firing glazes.

Tucker is a member of the James River Art League, Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association and the Central Virginia Pastel Society.

She exhibits locally with all

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Bowen said the Center is going to bring back “Music Under the Stars,” an outside event with a live band and food.

“Music Under the Stars” programs are scheduled for July 21 and Aug. 25. nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

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Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens.

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

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Students who enroll during this event will receive FREE summer registration! ($15 value) 368.0235 | 10402 Leadbetter Rd. Ashland | MDCRichmond.com

Braces for adults and children.

Dr. Elizabeth W. Mei www.rvado.com 804.427.7420

Christian Camps

282000-01

FREE KIDS MEAL! With purchase of adult entree.

MUST HAVE COUPON TO RECEIVE OFFER.

www.MimmosRestaurant.com 8319 BELL CREEK RD. MECHANICSVILLE

Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance

Overnight Camps for Kids Entering 1st through 12th Grade camphanover.org/summer-camp

DAY CAMP

For kids entering 1st through 6th grade June, July & August

www.camphanover.org/daycamp B4

Hanover Local

May 10, 2017