Ashland-Hanover Local – 06/21/17

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Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

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Commencement ceremonies for Hanover County Public Schools’ four high school — from left, top, Atlee and Hanover, and, below, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry — were conducted Saturday, June 17, at the Siegel Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, was the keynote speaker as the school district celebrated the graduating class of 2017. More photos may be found on page 4.

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By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – Updates on the Carter Park Pool and Ashland’s “Playful City USA” designation, in addition to the first project on the town’s Parks and Recreation Committee’s Master Plan, were addressed during the June 8 meeting. Joseph Collins, clerk of the Ashland Town Council, provided the updates and joined committee members in talking about the master plan. After some maintenance issues that led to a rather unfortunate situation with the plumbing that were effecting the bathrooms at Carter Park Pool, Collins said it had to be temporarily closed while a Public Works crew came in to resolve the problem. Collins said the pool was scheduled to open for the weekend as planned. He explained how they weren’t sure if the problem was due to sediment building up over time inside of the pumps, but that the Public Works Department was able to clear up the clog using a plumber snake. He also told committee members that there was going to be a “free admission day” on Saturday, June 10, to make up for the time that Carter Park Pool was closed. The pool is scheduled to remain open only on weekends and holidays until Friday, June 16. Beginning June 17, it will transition into its daily operation schedule until Sept. 5. Entrance-fee prices pertaining to Ashland residents and non-residents are available on the town’s website at www.town.ashland.va.us/ facilities. The range of prices defer between “individual,” “family,” “senior (age 60+)”

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The June 8 meeting of the Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee focused on updates of the Carter Park Pool and the town’s designation as a “Playful City USA.”

and “caregiver.” Collins did note that the bathroom on the outside of Carter Park Pool stays open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., and there are automatic magnets pre-set to lock the doors at 9 p.m. “But if you happen to be in there at 8:59 [p.m.] and it locks, there is a release button,” he said, referring to how no one will have to spend the night inside the bathroom if they find themselves in that situation. As for the Playful City USA designation, in which the town strives to maintain, Collins said Ashland is working with the Capital Region Collaborative towards a goal for a “playful region,” in terms of the surrounding metropolitan counties. “We all applied and we actually all got it. So, this is our first year getting that; [it’s] pretty exciting,” Collins said. According to its website, Playful Cities USA is a recognition program that honors cities and towns that ensure that the children in their communities, particularly kids from low-income families, receive the balanced and active play that they need in order to thrive in their youth. Turning to the Master Plan, Collins told commit-

tee members that connecting Dejarnette Park to Stoney Run Trail is a priority. He said another priority the Parks and Recreation Department is focusing on is improving the connectivity of the Carter Park pathways with Stoney Run Trail. “[That’s] a really good point, because there’s no real sidewalk or trail or anything to get to Stoney Run Trail,” Collins said. Toward the conclusion of the meeting, committee members talked about the current Ashland Town Hall study, and how the garden surrounding that property is considered a park and how they wouldn’t want a parking lot to take that over. Collins advised members that the town would be hosting public information meetings for the public to add input in the coming months. He said he would notify them of those dates when they are made available.

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Known as a gospel legend, Bubba Johnson reflected on and sung about 50 years of his gospel ministry at a Juneteenth celebration that was co-sponsored by The Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. on Sunday, June 11, at RandolphMacon College’s Blackwell Auditorium in Ashland. “Juneteenth” is a term that has been given to a series of numerous types of celebrations, taking place over multiple days that are held around the nation, honoring the historical day that the last enslaved people in North America were freed in the United States by Abraham Lincoln’s signature on the Emancipation Proclamation. Johnson, who was born and raised in Montpelier, comes from a long line of talented musicians. His talented encompasses being able to play the piano, the electronic keyboard and the organ. The master musician also sings. When Johnson reached the age of 17, his voice had gained popularity among local churches in different areas of the county such as Ashland, Montpelier and Beaverdam – but his singing talent also was familiar throughout churches in Richmond. By the time he was 22, he had discovered his ability to write music and lyrics, so he began to organize writing arrangements and started to compose music. Over time, the musicallysee JUNETEENTH, pg. 12

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 6100 block of Pond Grass Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 11100 block of Countryside Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road/Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Maliciously giving false information was reported in the 7000 block of Autumn Park Way, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 10400 block of Knotty Pine Lane, Glen Allen.

Petit larceny was reported in the 8900 block of Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny was reported in the 8900 block of Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9000 block of Dewitt Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Darva Glen, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 9000 block of Dove Creek Place, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 5000 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 11400 block of Whitetail Drive, Doswell.

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

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Carter Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8500 block of Meadowbridge Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 12000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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

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

Credit card fraud, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grnad larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the7000

Identity theft, financial loss $200, was reported in the 12500 block of Elmont Road, Ashland.

Breaking and entering a house to commit larceny and assault (conspiracy) was reported in the 15100 block of Dunn Road, Montpelier.

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Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 9400 block of Charter Gate

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 6300 block of Little Sorrel Drive, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering of a structure of commit larceny and assault was reported in the 7100 block of Zinnia Court, Mechanicsville.

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Violating emergency protective orders was reported in the 6100 block of Pond Grass Road, Mechanicsville.

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HCPS celebrates commencement for Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry

Photos by Kenny Moore for The Local Photos are in order of Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry. More photos may be found at www.mechlocal.com

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Daughters of the American Revolution present awards Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- The Scotchtown Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented its annual Youth Citizenship Awards to Hanover County students on Sunday, June 4, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church. This award is presented to girls or boys in grades five through eight (public, private, or parochial), who fulfill the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. High School senior DAR Good Citizen Awards are given at another time. Dr. Joseph P. Casey, former Deputy County Administrator for Hanover and now County

Administrator of Chesterfield County, spoke to the students about the importance of being involved in their local community. The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. The student recognized were: Kayleigh Presley, Lydia Crouch, Ellaina Bendinskis, Nate Snellings, Mackenzie Elizabeth Parrish, Maggie Sharp, Macey Hutto, Jordan Gregory, Bella Williams, Molly Donohue, Averie Sparacio, Paige Johnson, Hailey Photo submitted by Lee Lythgoe Roland, Kamden Edmiston, Leah Zatorski, Kali These Hanover County students recently were recognized by the Scotchtown Chapter National Dennehey, Wyatt Watkins and Isabella Salunga. Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) with Youth Citizenship Awards.

Republican Club awarded scholarship MECHANICSVILLE – Sarah Ball, a senior at Atlee High School, recently was awarded the Hanover Republican Women’s Club’s 2017 Scholarship. The presentation took place May 16 during the General Membership Meeting. Members met this outstanding

student and enjoyed hearing her read her winning essay. Sarah will be attending William and Mary in the fall. She is the daughter of Jonathan and Melissa Ball of Mechanicsville. The Hanover Republican Women’s Club awards $1,000 scholarship annually. All senior

Hanover County high school and home-schooled young women are eligible. HRWC Scholarship information is provided to the school counselors. Information submitted by Liz Bradford, president, Hanover Republican Women’s Club.

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tie. That’s the last Father’s Day gift I purchased for Dad just weeks before he suddenly died. He was buried wearing that tie. I was living in Bluefield at the time and had gone to my parents’ home to celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, 1992. Within weeks, we would learn my father’s fate: lung cancer. He died on July 7. On social media, I’ve seen several family and friends acknowledging the significance their fathers had or have in their lives as they’ve commented and even changed their profile photo for the annual observance. For some reason, that tie came to mind the other night as sleep approached. Soon, it will

have been 25 years since Dad left us. He is in our thoughts every day. What an exceptional man he was. He loved God, his church, his family, his friends, his community and life. A big man, I’ve often described him as a “gentle giant;” he had a deep voice and was a “man’s man.” He could fix anything and solve any problem — that’s how “Daddy’s little girl” saw him. The first Father’s Day after his death I wrote a column about still picking up the phone to seek his advice. His guidance stood above the rest. Dad was very intelligent and strong, yet, when it came to my mother, he was a big ol’ softie. They had celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Dec. 29, 1991, and renewed their vows. My sister and I had no idea when we planned the party that he wouldn’t be around for their 50th. Mom was his sweetheart and they were like teenagers even as he took his last breath. That

kind of love is blessed and enduring. My mother never considered another man in her life after Dad died. She says they will be reunited one day. Dad was the big kid in our neighborhood. It wasn’t unusual for some of the local boys to come to the house and ask Mom if “Big D could come out and play.” His name was Dallas, but the nickname (I’m not even sure how it started) stuck. I think of the people he helped as a licensed electrician — never charging for his services. His belief in taking care of others extended to establishing a food pantry at our home church. Thousands are fed every year. The years don’t ease the loss. Dad is missed by so many. When my sister passed away in 2011, I hoped that he greeted her. There is nobody like dad in a girl’s life. He is the one man in her life who always loves her.

House is too quiet without the sounds of children By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It was too quiet around here. Normally, finding a peaceful spot in my home is more than elusive, but, last week, the silence was deafening. Jack had departed for his annual trip to MDA Camp in Wakefield, and Sophie was on her graduation trip to New York City. At one point, she was getting a pedicure near Times Square, a well deserved pampering supplied by her older sister. Emma has been busy with end of year parties with

her friends, and taking part in an exciting last week of school. For most parents, the thought of a few days of peace and solitude seems inviting, and I won’t deny having time for you is a worthy pursuit. Problem is, it’s been so long since I had any of those moments, especially coupled together, that I’m not sure what to do. The prospects of a few days without making lunches or running the daily taxi service that any parent will tell you is non-stop, should have appeared like a breath of fresh air. But watching children move from kids to young

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adults also provides a dose of reality for the parents who love them. It’s a feeling you don’t consider as you scurry through the chores of everyday life, and -- while it’s easy to dream about a week on the beach in some Caribbean Island -- it’s a vision that fades as the daily grind continues. You finally realize if you had that week off alone, you wouldn’t know what to do with it. And the thought of an empty nest doesn’t seem as appealing as it did when you were cleaning their see QUIET pg. 12

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Tackling the issue of whether elected school board works If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Should we consider the letter as irrefutable first-hand proof that an elected taxpayer has ambitions bigger than their abilities and not a good fit for a Hanover County School Board member? How about we say Hanover voters are not qualified to make good choices at the polls? If either of or both cases are true, Hanover County leaders are smart dudes not to have an elected person on the school board. I can’t believe having an elected Hanover taxpayer on the board would be so dumb, dumb, dumb? If that’s the case, over 90% of elected school boards in the USA are staffed with incapable elected taxpayers. This also includes the more than 80% elected school boards in Virginia. That being said, I see no other way to protect our school board from elected taxpayers except maybe to go with the Trump plan of appointing people with personal loyalty and the knowledge that “If I appoint you, I can disappoint you” and “It’s my way or the highway”. We can do the Centralism thing as I understand it works well in other countries. Being a Dodge Ram owner I used to say Ford trucks were no good and then one day I was asked if I ever had one. Well, no, but I’m sure they’re no good. The letter had a one-liner trivia question and I wonder if others got it correct without looking at the answer? (Question was) Which county has a waiting list of people wanting to become its residence (residents)? I had the answer as soon as I read the question. Not a doubt in my mind it would be Hanover County with all the traffic. Yesterday, being dumb, dumb, dumb I got on that waiting list traffic at Pole Green and Bell Creek roads trying to get myself back to Eastern Hanover. I think I was #43 in line. Ted Mentz Old Church

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals PAMELA BAILEY Pamela Kathleen (Blackmon) Bailey, of Richmond, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband, Craig; her two beautiful daughters, Irene and Lucy; her parents, Kenneth and Lillian Blackmon of Arkadelphia, Arkansas; her aunt, Lillian Crenshaw of Baltimore, Maryland; her uncle, John Kappan of Streetsboro, Ohio; her cousin, Patricia Ditto of St. Petersburg, Florida; and her cousins, Janice Kappan and Michael Kappan of Streetsboro, Ohio. Pam also is survived by two sisters, Stephanie, husband, Cameron Phillips and daughter, Sophie of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Cynthia, husband, Steveland McSwain and daughter, Ziva of Greensboro, North Carolina. Pam received her master’s at Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. She was an active and dedicated member at St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church in Ashland. Pam was deeply passionate about education, and had been pursuing licensing so that she could return to teaching. She loved to read mysteries, especially anything by Agatha Christie, and doted on the family dog, Candy. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church in Ashland,. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Pam’s memory can be made to St. Andrew’s Orthodox Church in Ashland. (http://firstcalled.org/support.html) or The Sacred Monastery of St. Nina in Union Bridge, Maryland. (http://www.saintnina-monastery.org/donate.html).

BASIL JOHNSON JR. Basil Harvey Johnson Jr., 70, of Ashland, passed away on June 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Basil Harvey Johnson Sr. and Elizabeth Scott Johnson. Family left to cherish his memory include his wife of 50 years, Carol Tomlin Johnson of Ashland; sons, Basil Harvey “Bo” Johnson III (Pam), of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Heath Johnson (Gwynn) of Powhatan; and grandchildren, Haley, Bailey, Grace, Blair, Brett, Caleb and Sadie. Harvey graduated from Hermitage High School, class of 1965. He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps Reserves. He was the founder and owner of Diesel Power of Virginia, Inc./Harvey’s Transmissions. He loved fishing and relic hunting, but, above all, loved his family. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Bliley’sStaples Mill Chapel. Interment followed at Emmanuel Episcopal

Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BARK (Bandit’s Adoption and Rescue of K-9s), 12300 Farrington Rd., Ashland, VA 23005, or to Faith Landmarks Ministries, 8491 Chamberlayne Rd., Richmond, VA 23227.

ANNIE HALEY Annie Lucille Haley, 104, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017, at her home in Ashland. She was born in 1912 in Caroline County, a daughter of the late Edna Cobb and Audubon Leonard Smith. She and her family, which included five siblings, Lloyd, Audubon, Leonard, Ashton and Louise, lived on Cool Water Farm in Caroline County. Lucille was a very good student and her love of learning allowed her to further her education at Fredericksburg State Teachers College (University of Mary Washington). Upon graduation in 1932, she and her husband, Cedon, were married and made their home in Ashland, where they raised their four children. Lucille loved to dance (especially the Charleston), even into her 90s. She also loved to play bridge, travel with her family and friends and attend basketball games. She attended almost all of the home men and women’s basketball games at Randolph-Macon College for many years. She was a proud member of “The Golden Girls” as a supporter of the teams. Preceding her in death were her husband, Cedon; son, C.J.; grandchildren, Donna and Chris; sons-in-law, Don Gregory and Morris Rooke. She is survived by her daughters, Gwen Gregory, Diane Wood (Billy) and Kay Rooke; daughter-inlaw, Mickey Haley; grandchildren, J. Haley III, Melissa Wickham (Brad) and Ray Gregory (Jill); seven great-grandchildren, two greatgreat-granddaughters; and special friend, Barbara (Jean) Melton. A memorial service was held at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Ashland at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. Interment was held prior to service at 12 p.m. at Carmel Baptist Church in Ruther Glen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ashland or Children’s Hospital of Richmond. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

JANICE MAYS Janice Lee Mays, 70, of Ashland, departed this life Saturday, June 10, 2017. She leaves to cherish her loving memory husband, Col. Augustus Mays Jr.; daughter, Michelle Ormond (Tyrone); son,

Augustus Mays III (Aline); four grandchildren; sister, Tina Spencer (Gary); brother, Linwood Lovett Jr. (Gwen); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at the Oak Street AME Zion Church at 25 West Wythe Street in Petersburg, with the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Branch-Griffin, pastor, officiating. The Rev. T. Kenneth Venable, President Elder, Petersburg District, was the eulogist. Interment was in Arlington National Cemetery. March Funeral Home at 2110 East Laburnum Avenue was in charge of arrangements.

CAROLE McGREGOR Carole Joyce McGregor, age 81, died on Friday, June 9, 2017. Mrs. McGregor is survived by her daughter, Dawn Carole McGregor Aherron, and husband, David Spencer Aherron of Montpelier; and four grandchildren, Dana and Dillon Aherron, Matthew and Karen Nauss. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home (www.loving funeralhome1913.com). Memorial tributes may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 78960, Phoenix, AZ 85062-8960.

ARTHUR STRICKLAND JR. Arthur Walter Strickland Jr., of Ashland, formerly of Fredericksburg, peacefully passed away the morning of June 5, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hempstead, New York, on May 6, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walter Strickland Sr. Arthur leaves behind his loving wife, Pamela; his sons, David and wife, Megan, Stephen and wife, Candace Strickland; and daughter, Justine Wiseman and husband, Blake; grandchildren, Brock and Melissa Strickland, Ryan and Laura Strickland, Stephanie and Reid Ashworth, Hannah Strickland, Seth Strickland and Grace Wiseman. Art served in the U.S. Navy and worked for White Packing Co and Coca-Cola. He loved gardening, wood working and spending time with his wife and family. A memorial service was held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at the Lewis Ginter Recreation Association at 3421 Hawthorne Avenue in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that a donation be made to At Home Hospice at 2922 West Marshall Street in Richmond or your local SPCA. Online condolences at www. woodyfuneral home.com.

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National Main Street accreditation goes to AMSA Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA) has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its Coordinating Program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach®. “It is a great honor to recognize this year’s 828 nationally Accredited Main Street America programs for their outstanding work to transform downtown and neighborhood commercial districts,” Patrice Frey, president & CEO of the National Main Street Center, said. “Main Streets are

the heart of our communities, and the work they do to create quality public spaces, catalyze local entrepreneurship, and support downtown housing is more important than ever. Across the country, Main Street America programs truly strengthen the economic, social, and cultural fabric of their entire communities.” AMSA’s performance is annually evaluated by the Virginia Main Street Program, which works in partnership with the National Main Street Center to identify the local programs that meet 10 performance standards. Evaluation criteria determines the communities that are building comprehensive and sustainable revitalization efforts and include standards such as fostering strong publicprivate partnerships, securing an operating budget, tracking programmatic progress and actively preserving historic buildings. “We are proud to have

received National Main Street Accreditation for the fourth consecutive year,” said AMSA Executive Director Tom Wulf. “This recognition, in conjunction with our Virginia Main Street Designation, allows us access to a wealth of resources from state and federal programs that would not be available otherwise. Since our designation in 2013, we have applied for and earned selected grants and services valued at more than $220,000. These are our tax dollars coming back into the community.” Wulf announced several changes to the Ashland Main Street Board of Directors. The board added three new members to three-year terms: Chris Zaldivar of Hometown Realty, Courtney Rowe, a graduate of the Ashland Citizen Leadership Academy, and Mike Hildebrand, owner of James River Nursery and donor of the holiday tree for AMSA’s annual Light Up the Tracks event.

Three members are rotating off the board after serving two terms as required by AMSA by-laws: Hugh Joyce, past board president who was instrumental in the efforts to revitalize and reopen the Ashland Theatre; Jennifer Chambers, Promotions Committee chair and editor/ publisher of Get Centered; and Darrell Leftwich, who served five consecutive years as board treasurer. Joyce and Chambers will continue to serve as board members of the Ashland Theater Foundation. Leftwich will continue to serve as the chair of the Ashland Economic Development Authority. “Hugh, Jen and Darrell have made significant contributions to the community through AMSA ,” Wulf said. “We have some big shoes to fill with their departures, but I’m confident our new board members will help lead AMSA to even greater success going forward.” The AMSA board will elect

new officers for the 2017-2018 fiscal year at its June board meeting. Bill Gatewood has agreed to continue to serve as board president, Sara Holloway will continue as vice president, and Bob Brown will continue as secretary. New board member Courtney Rowe has volunteered to serve as treasurer. The board also will begin its search for a new executive director as Wulf has announced his intention to step out of the role. “It’s an optimal time for a transition,” Wulf said. “I will be here to facilitate a seamless handoff to a new director and will assist with orientation and training.” Wulf said he plans to continue to support AMSA’s efforts in a different capacity. The mission of the Ashland Main Street Association is to preserve, enhance and promote downtown Ashland through cooperative efforts among local businesses, residents, community organizations, Randolph-Macon College and the Town. Its vision is to make

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Tavern. Director Lorie Foley said, “These kids are amazing, and this show is for everyone. I promise, you will leave singing ‘Let Your Freak Flag Fly.’ ” Performances are scheduled for: 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, June 21). 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22. 7 p.m. Friday, June 23. 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 24. 1 p.m. Sunday, June 25. Hanover Tavern is located at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. (U.S. 301) in Hanover. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. We typically sell out, so don’t delay!” Foley added.

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Ashland’s Peyton Conklin starts her heat in the 11-12 girls 100-meter backstroke in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League swim meet at AshCreek Thursday. Ashland’s Barracudas dominated all divisions to beat the Crocodiles 1,138.5-896.5.

Mechanicsville was led by six quadruple winners – Sara Gaston, Alison Harvey, Ashton Herndon, Aidan Langford, Audrey Leonard and Alex Pruemer – and eight triple winners: Autumn Angus, Tyler Earley, Teagan Gilhooley, Ames Hargreaves, Patrick Herndon,

Collin Marks, Nathan Stephens and Ashley Trice. Kings Charter was led by quadruple winners Alex Hyde, Nolan Konecny, Ethan Salser, Luke Salser, Hannah Sherril and Trenton Stokes; and triple winners Maggie Caten, Raegan Doise, Lucy Henning, Megan

Lane, Alex Salswer and Cole ended with the Barracudas takWhyte. ing a 242 point victory over the hosting Crocodiles. Ashland wins at AshCreek The last times these two MECHANICSVILLE – The teams swam against each other 2017 GRAL summer swim sea- was at the GRAL Champs son-opening meet between the last year, where the two teams Ashcreek Crocodiles and the Ashland Barracudas Thursday see GRAL, pg. 10

• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon football program QB Skills Camp will be held tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Randolph-Macon’s Day Field. The camp is open to all quarterbacks entering grades 7-12. It will feature individual one-on-one attention from head coach Pedro Arruza and the Randolph-Macon football staff. The camp will cover all aspects of the quarterback position, as well as film study on quarterback mechanics. The fee is $80 per quarterback. For more information contact Chase Phillips at 804-412-1428 or chasephillips@rmc.edu; or go to http://www.rmcfootballcamps.com/qb-skillscamp.cfm see CAMP, pg. 10

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Lambert takes one for team in Post 175 win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Sometimes you hit the ball. Sometimes the ball hits you. Mechanicsville Post 175 right fielder Canon Lambert used both experiences to advantage in the team’s American Legion season opener at LeeDavis Thursday night, driving in Mechanicsville’s first run with a single, then getting hit by a pitch with bases loaded to bring home the winning run in the 11th inning for a 6-5 victory over visiting West End Post 361. Lambert stole a bit of thunder from teammate Trey Karnes, who led Lee-Davis last season by getting hit by pitch and who was hit twice himself Thursday night. Karnes didn’t mind. “I was just glad for the win, no matter who hit it or who did it,” Karnes said. Karnes finished with a 2of-3 night for a run and three RBI. Lambert finished 2-of-4 for three RBI. Both combined for three RBI in the ninth to send the game into extra innings. With Mechanicsville trailing 5-2, Dalton Davis opened the bottom of the ninth with a single.

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• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon men’s soccer program will hold its Elite Youth Camp for boys aged 8 up to rising eighth graders from Friday June 23, to Monday, June 26. The camp – conducted by college, high school and youth soccer coaches – will focus on technical work, small group tactics and competitive group play. Overnight and extended day options are available. Check-in for overnight

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Left, Mechanicsville Post 175 right fielder Canon Lambert bloops a single to right field to drive in a run in the third inning of Post 175’s 6-5 victory in 11 innings over visiting West End Post 361 at Lee-Davis High School Thursday. Above, Lambert takes one in the small of the back for the team and the game-winning RBI.

Hunter Hart walked, and both advanced on a groundout by Austin Morris. Lambert drove Davis in on another groundout, and Karnes stepped up for Post

175’s big blast of the night – a towering shot well over the left field fence into the Lee-Davis football stadium parking lot. “I faced that pitcher two

times before, so I knew what he was coming with first pitch,” Lambert said. “I tried to clear my mind – absolutely just nothing, blank – and then I was

campers will be from 10:30 to noon on Friday. Checkout is at 11:30 a.m. Monday. Extended day campers should arrive at 8:30 a.m. and be picked up at 8 p.m. Cost is $425 for overnight campers and $350 for extended day campers. For more information, go to http://elitesoccercamps.net/ content/elite-youth-camp

conducted by Randolph-Macon head softball coach Kevin Proffitt, is designed to help athletes learn the fundamentals of softball. The cost is $285. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, go to: http://www.rmcsoftballcamps. com/summer-camp.cfm

• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s softball program will hold a day camp for girls 5 to 14 from Monday, June 26, to Friday, June 30. The camp, which will be

• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College will hold its Summer Prime Time Basketball Clinic in Crenshaw Gymnasium from June 26-29. Both boys and girls are welcome.

The camp, for rising thirdto eighth-graders, seeks to make each camper a better player by focusing on fundamental skills including passing, shooting, dribbling and team play. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, with early bird workout sessions available from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Aftercare is also available from 3 to 4 p.m. Fees are $225 per camper. Aftercare for the week is an additional $20. For more information, go to http://overtimeathletics.wixsite. com/randolphmacon/summerprime-time-clinic

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going full at it first pitch. I guess Continued from pg. 9 I got all of it.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlo- finished just 4 points apart in cal.com. Division 1. The Barracudas finished the night with a combined • ASHLAND – Randolph- team score of 1138.5, while the Macon College’s tennis program Crocodiles finished with a score will hold the second session of of 896.5. However, it was a record its Randolph-Macon College Adidas Summer Tennis Camps breaking night for both teams. for youth aged 8 to 17 from Christine Datovech broke two team records for the Barracudas. July 9-14. Overnight and day options She completed the 11-12 girls’ are available for campers. Cost 50-meter butterfly in 32.37 secfor the day camps is $445; for onds and the 50 freestyle in 30.19 seconds. the overnight camps is $745. For the Crocodiles, it was The camps will be held at the award-winning Banks Olivia Fisher who broke her Tennis Center on the campus of own record of 1:05.07 in the 100 freestyle in the senior 15/18 Randolph-Macon College. For more information, go division with a time of 1:02.31. Dave Lawrence can be to: http://tenniscamper.com/ tennis-camp/randolph-macon- reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. college-tennis-camps/

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gifted younger Johnson wrote over 101 songs before his first CD was published in 2001, entitled “Bubba Johnson and Company.” On Sept. 17, 2016, half a century later, Johnson proudly released his 4th project in his collection, “My 50 Mile Journey.” In addition to his gospel performance at the June 11 event, the Juneteenth program was a 50-year reminiscence of his life as well as the musical impact he’s had on the community. Alphine Jefferson, president of The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, said his story is fascinating, and said he is a wonderful speaker. “As someone [who] has been a gospel personality for more than 50 years, he has a large following and has unique insights,” Jefferson said, explaining that he has a large following in the Greater

Richmond region. Pointing out that he is widely known along the East Coast, Johnson said, “But I also do a lot of gospel at the churches here – I do a lot of church events; people just call me for all sorts of things, religiously.” However, he doesn’t limit his musical talent to churches. “I even did something at a bar, I was invited to Cary 100 to perform some gospel there – it was the first time that I ever did that before; but it was successful, they had Bloody Marys,” Johnson said jokingly. Cary 100 is a restaurant and lounge on Cary Street in Richmond that serves lunch and hosts live entertainment and other events on a weekly basis. “I was received very well there.” As Jefferson mentioned, Johnson’s unique insights are a part of what attracts his audience. “I can feel it when people need something,” he said, referring to fans he sees at his concerts.

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Gospel musician and Montpelier resident Bubba Johnson plays the piano, along with the rest of his band during a Juneteenth celebration at Blackwell Auditorium in the Town of Ashland. Co-sponsored by Randolph-Macon College and The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the June 11 program featured the local artist’s fourth project; entitled “My 50 Mile Journey.”

In an interview after the June 11 celebration, Johnson said, “One example is something that happened to me tonight. I had a 14-year-old girl come up to me, I was giving autographs, and I could feel this little girl keep tapping me, and she asked me ‘Can I speak with you?’ ” “I said, ‘Of course,’ and she was hugging me and she was talking into my ear – she said, ‘I know I am young, but I am

just going through so many problems and I just couldn’t deal with them,’ but she said ‘After tonight, you don’t know how you’ve blessed me, and how much of a difference you’ve made in my life tonight, I just need a hug from you’. That hasn’t ever been said to me in my whole life.” “I was honored for a lot of things tonight, but that in itself really honored me tonight,” Johnson said.

Johnson graduated from Patrick Henry High School and became a substitute teacher there as well as a school bus driver for a time. The celebration of Juneteenth began in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865. On that day, which was 2½ years after President Lincoln’s legislation ordering the freedom of all American slaves went into effect, African-Americans who were in Galveston learned that they were finally free by order of this document. The Hanover County Black Heritage Society is a

local nonprofit organization and community group that is dedicated to the collection and the preservation of all kinds of documents, memorabilia, artifacts, photographs and pictures in addition to both public and private information that are related to the history of African-Americans in Hanover County. In the words of Johnson’s personal motto, “The beat is nice, but listen to the words to hear the ministry. As God’s humble servant, I thank you for 50 years of encouragement and support.”

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Sophie’s graduation from middle school provided the first food for thought. It almost caught me by surprise, and it seems like just yesterday when I held her in my arms as a baby. There’s no doubt this is an exciting time of life, and the sight of a child graduating evokes an enormous sense of pride from every parent. But, I now recognize it’s also a sign of changing times when children become more independent and parents begin a process of preparation for the day when we all have to let our children go, free to make their own way and achieve their goals. That time is not here yet, but the solitude of a quiet home was a stark reminder that my kids are growing up. That makes me both happy and sad.

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Isaac Randall Nunn Erin Kate O’Flaherty Jonathan Scott Ogburn Michael Thomas Oliver Samantha Layne Osterman Gabrielle Allycia Ott Victoria Hannah Outhous Lillian Whitney Owen Cameron Vince Page Theresa Rose Panebianco Emma Caroline Parker Nicolaus Aidan Paulchell Jason Russell Peay Christopher Remi Pelletier Erika Therese Tigue Perillo Seth Craig Peters Nicole Jacquelynn Petersen Joshua Glenn Peterson Mary Kameron Phillips Alyssa Katherine Phipps Kinsey Davis Pomeroy Kyle William Popielski Elena Capri Porter Sydnee Colaine Power Hunter Tylo Quick Donovan Michael Quinn Andrew William Rae Mary Beth Ratchford Lilly Lauren Raun Jacob Parker Rawls Claire Elizabeth Reagan Ashley Rose Repko Ryan William Reutti Leo Christian Reynolds Taylor Elizabeth Rhyne Dylan Kenneth Rice Lauren Nicole Richardson Tyler Brennen Rigsby Gabrielle Lindsey Ringer Abigail Louise Rittenour Jessica Anne Roberson Mary Kate Roberson Kyle David Robey Justin Bradley Robins Victoria Jane Roche Robert Edward Rollins Jabari Tyriq Rucker Kathryn Blair Rutherford Opal Ann Sadler Jason Wayne Saunders Jr Addison Claire Scarborough Anthony Jon Scarnecchia Hannah Nicole Schneider William Jacob Schroeder Claire Alexis Scott Dylan Matthew Scott Emily Marie Seay Joshua David Sebring Nathaniel Ryan Sebring Ashton Heather Seifert Brendan Davis Shelton Timothy Patrick Shields Kayla Hope Shifflett Cameron Scott Sims Shelby Ann Slaughter Jonathan Dean Smalara Anyzha Lessel Smith Ian Quinn Smith Justin Patrick Snead John Lilbourn Snider IV Jakob Tyler Solle Alexandra Marie Southerland Katelyn Ann Spain Jasmine Aurelia Springs Peyton Louise St George

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Hanover High School Graduation Class of 2017 Victoria Alexandra Abad Erin Lee Acors Devin Alec Albert Matthew Thomas Allen Cireke Anthony Alleyne Sid Sifunja Wako Anderson Jr Cailynn Victoria Anderson McKenzie Logan Anderson Sydney Nichole Anderson Jacob Orick Athas Alyssa Victoria Baglivi Joshua Charles Baily Deanna May Baldacci Antonio Michael Balducci Isabella Gianna Balducci Savannah Lee Baldwin Catherine Nicole Bancroft Haley Marie Barber Alexander Robert Barlow Madison Beth Barrett Connor Philip Bartal Brennan Sasser Bayer Stephanie Jannelle Baylor Jacob Ryan Bazala Kaela Elaine Bickham Kyle Michael Bohannon Graysen Paige Boroughs Izaiah Allen Bowers Katherine Elizabeth Bowling Nicole Marie Bradford Joshua Anderson Brannan Elizabeth Kara Bray Sarah Ann Breck Colby Alexander Brewer Logan Wayne Britt Collin Reid Broom Stephanie Lynn Broussard Ashley Lynn Brown Jordan Sterling Brown Nicholas Andrew Brown Zachary Scott Brown Kaleb Mathew Browning Alec Marc Bryant Xavier Omar Bryson Chase Huntington Buchanan Skyla Hope Bulifant Trina Marie Bullock Emma Louise Burke Seth Karl Burton Danielle Nicole-Elise Caldwell Michael Nolan Caler Alexander Charles Campos Dylan Jake Carlson Emma J Casey Ian Hunter Castelow Jordan Robert Chaulklin Thomas Clayton Cheatham Molly Fisher Chenault William Henry Chesley Stephen Thomas Chick Jr Eleanor Leigh Chilcote Searlait Fiona Coffey Sara Louise Cohen Logan Barrett Collins Gabrielle Anne Combs

Simone Marie Conroy Sydney Tyler Cook Wolfgang Sebastian Copp Mason Kenneth Cox Jonathan Alan Crew Alexandra Blake Crews Mckenzie Blair Crews Sydney Rachelle Crist Grace Elizabeth Crook Eric Mitchell Crowder Kevin Lee Crumbley Jr Dillon Scott Crytser Isaiah Odell Dabney Kaitlin Sue Daniels Mark Zachary Davis II Grant Timberlake Davis Tucker Cole Dawson Grace Nora Denby Savanna Paige Dennis Jaquelin Sue Dillon Victoria Paige Dillon Allison Quinn Dockum James Pierce Downey Madison Parker Draper Caroline Elizabeth Drumheller Timothy Joseph Dubec Rachel Erin Dunham Emma Christian Edwards Nathan Thomas Edwards Tyler Wayne Elam Elizabeth Gray Ellen Logan Vaughan Evans Rylee Renee Evans Brenna Elizabeth Everette David Michael Farber James Walter Feagley Christopher Lane Ferguson Jacob Dean Fitzgerald Kara Brooke Forkey Caroline Elaine Fornili Eryck Luis Foust Jaszmyne Nichole Fowler Joseph Paul Franklin Deborah Marie Friend Justin Cole Funai Avery Gagne Elana Miller Gant Tyler Austin Gantz Rodney Lee Gentry Jr Connor Scott Gilchrest Jonathan Avery Glore Emily Anne Goddin Madison Elizabeth Gordon Alyssa Nichol Gorman Mattison Grace Grant Hunter Matthew Gregory Ryan Stone Gregory Seth Davies Gulas William Vincent Guthrie Emily Jordan Hale Seth Montgomery Hall Marylyn Elizabeth Hampton Lauren Elizabeth Hancock Lindsey Rachel Hancock Barasia Victoria Harris

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ood morning/afternoon. It is my privilege to welcome family members, friends, distinguished guests, and, most importantly, the Class of 2017. Undoubtedly, this is a day that you have dreamt about for quite a long time. I imagine the same may be true for the many parents in attendance. Today simultaneously represents the culmination of thirteen years of hard work and the beginning of the next phase of your life’s journey. I, along with the Hanover County School Board, am grateful for the opportunity to be with you today to celebrate your accomplishments. Graduates, my message to you today can be summed up in three words—Relevance, Equity, and Innovation. These words have been a focal point this year among our educators and staff, and they will guide all work in the school division for many years to come to ensure we continue to provide our students with an exceptional education. By now, I’m sure some of you are asking yourselves, “What does this have to do with me? Why does this matter now? I’ve completed my work. I’m graduating.� Perhaps you’ve asked similar questions along the way about your coursework. “When will I ever have to use the Pythagorean Theorem? Why do I need to learn the periodic table? How do events from 200 years ago affect me now?� Well, I believe these are all great questions, which leads me to my first point—relevance. As you enter into the workforce, military service, or higher education, your need for relevance will change from something you crave in your academic experience to a life perspective you may come to embrace. Soon, you will no longer be preparing for the world as much as you will be living and working in it. Perhaps relevance in this context can be framed as a need for significance and importance. So, I challenge you to begin asking yourselves these questions instead, “Am I adding significance? Am I adding importance?�

True, significance, like beauty, may the previous year and self-admittedly be in the eye of the beholder. In my developed a somewhat cocky attitude. view though, significance is not about He didn’t feel that his talents were what we are able to obtain or achieve, being recognized, especially by his rather it is about what we are able to manager, Dusty Baker, so he voiced give. Perhaps Winston Churchill said his displeasure in a less-than-profesit best, “We make a living by what we sional manner with the expectation of getting more playing time and recget. We make a life by what we give.â€? Relevance in life ognition. Instead, the Reds sent him is not so much about the application packing and informed him that his of theory learned in a classroom as services were no longer needed. It was much as it is about applying knowl- a harsh lesson, but one that helped edge in order to serve the greater him to change his outlook. From then on, he focused good. on serving others, The second of even if it meant these ideas is equihelping those who ty. Like relevance, could potentially this may mean diftake away his own ferent things in difplaying time. ferent settings. In This story is education, equity a reminder that is the recognition the words to an that a cookie-cutold Rolling Stones ter approach does song still hold true: not best serve our “You can’t always students. Each one get what you of you has different Dr. Michael B. Gill want‌you get interests, different Superintendent of Schools what you need.â€? In strengths, different life, equity is the needs, and different dreams. Your incredible teachers, idea that you give people what they including those present here today, need and that giving is rarely equal. as well as your elementary and mid- Sometimes a hug is needed, somedle school teachers, recognized your times it’s a shoulder to cry on, and uniqueness, fostered it, and prepared occasionally it’s a hard lesson. The you well for your respective paths. important part is that you can’t make Equity beyond the walls of the school that assessment if you don’t truly take though is the acknowledgment that the time to get to know people. Just as your teachers took the time to underfair does not mean equal. Being an avid baseball fan, I stand your unique needs, so, too, was naturally drawn to a new book must you take the time for the various co-written by David Ross entitled, individuals in your life. The final theme is that of innoTeammate: My Life in Baseball. For those unfamiliar with Ross, he was the vation. Business leaders, both in catcher for last year’s World Champion Hanover and across the nation, Chicago Cubs, as well as last season’s remind us time and again that one runner-up in Dancing with the Stars. of the most desired qualities for proIn his book, Ross touches on this idea spective employees is creativity. They of fairness. He describes the many recognize that to continue to surpeople who positively influenced vive in the marketplace, they must him to become the best teammate he do much more than simply replicould be. At one point, he describes cate or manufacture someone else’s perhaps the toughest lesson he ever idea—they must come up with the learned in baseball, which occurred ideas themselves. The realization that in 2008 during his brief time with there are multiple pathways to sucthe Cincinnati Reds. Ross played well cess as opposed to one “rightâ€? answer

is surprising to some. In life, simply selecting “C� on a multiple choice test is not an option. The problems you will face will be much more complex. As Albert Einstein reminds us, “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.� Relentless determination, persistence, and the attitude that failure is not real failure unless we give up produced Thomas Edison, George Washington Carver, Steve Jobs, Dorothy Vaughan, and Bill Gates. So, do not be afraid to dream big. Do not be afraid of making mistakes. Do not be afraid of being labeled as “different� or even “eccentric.� You see, these words perfectly describe some of the greatest contributors to mankind. Not only can innovation lead to success, but it is, in fact, one of the most integral components. Graduates, in just a very short time, you will walk across this stage. You will receive a diploma that is representative of the hard work you have invested. The diplomas will appear very similar, with the most distinct difference of course being the name in the center. This difference should not be underestimated. Each of you had a different path to arrive at this moment in time. Embrace these differences because they are a part of what makes you, you. Use your uniqueness to spur creativity and innovation without fear. At the same time, remember that those with whom you come in contact are individuals as well. Take the time to get to know them, to really know them. Only then can you be the best teammate possible by treating them with the equity they deserve. Finally, approach your next steps by asking yourself, “Am I adding relevance? Am I adding significance through my actions?� Relevance, equity, and innovation can be found in almost any profession, but they do not occur by chance. Like the dedication that brought you here today, cultivating these ideas will take a focused approach. I have no doubt that you are up to the challenge. Congratulations, Class of 2017. I cannot wait to see the difference you will make.

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Hanover County High School Graduation June 21, 2017

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