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No changes for seats on county school board By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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Ashland Mayor Jim Foley asked why a third rail option running through Ashland’s downtown was included in the options.

Routing options narrowed at DPRT public meeting By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Following the second of six scheduled public meetings established to gather comments from the people who will be most affected by a proposed high-speed rail project from Richmond to Washington, D.C., many attendees left with more questions than answers. “I feel like they are just going through the motions and then are going to do whatever they decide,” one attendee said as he exited the meeting. While Department of Public and Rail Transportation representatives have assured the public that the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) process is designed to con-

sider alternative routes, it seems most of the most viable suggestions have been eliminated. Both opponents of adding a third rail through the center of Ashland and the western bypass alternative favored the consideration of eastern bypass routes that would eliminate significant impacts on both of those areas. But initial screening of those options narrowed the list of alternative routes to four primary paths, none taking advantage of an old RF&P connector called the Buckingham Branch. Carey Burch, a consultant working on the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the RVA2DC project, said those options were “eliminated” for a variety see DPRT, pg. 5

HANOVER — The Hanover County Board of Supervisors took a “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach when it reappointed two current Hanover County School Board members to new terms at last Wednesday’s meeting. Cold Harbor nominee Norman Sulser was unopposed in his bid for reappointment, but two other nominees challenged South Anna representative and vice chair Sue Dibble. SULSER Clara James Scott and Lakisha Greenhow placed their names in nomination, and supervisor Wayne Hazzard said all three candidates were well qualified to do the job. The South Anna supervisor said it was a difficult decision, but he opted to maintain the steady path the school board has exhibited during Dibble’s tenure. “I was blessed with three candidates who were well qualified, so my job was not as easy as Mr. [Scott] Wyatt’s,” he said. “Based on the achievements we’ve already accomplished in our school system, I’m going to recommend Ms. Dibble for another four-year term.” Hazzard met with and interviewed all three candidates and also visited school principals at campuses within his district to gather input on his pending decision. “I hope these candidates will keep their names in the hat,” Hazzard said. “These three applicants could be an asset anywhere in our school system.”

Wyatt voiced his support for the sole candidate in his district. “I think Mr. Sulser has served the citizens of the Cold Harbor District with dignity. He’s engaged with the citizens and he’s a big advocate and supporter of the Trade and Technology DIBBLE Center,” Wyatt said. “He is receptive and always available to speak with citizens.” Wyatt noted Sulser’s key role in establishing programs like the Advanced College Academy, a curriculum that allows students to graduate high school with two years of college competed. Sulser was instrumental in promoting career and technical efforts in Hanover County, including a CTE (Career and Technical Education) Governor’s School held at the University of Richmond last summer. He also promoted the establishment of a Health Care Specialty Center at Hanover High School, and pushed for a change in Hanover’s grading scale. After 12, not consecutive, years on the school board, Sulser said he’s ready and willing to meet the challenges facing Hanover County Public Schools. “It was my honor and privilege to serve for the past four years and I look forward to the next four,” he said after his reappointment was unanimously approved. “We have a great school board family.” Sulser said he would focus on technology and the $16 million five-year plan to make substantial improvements for Hanover County students and see SCHOOL, pg. 12

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Friday’s Hanover Tomato Festival kickoﬀ oﬀers contests and vendors By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Now in its 39th year, the Hanover Tomato Festival will be kicking off Friday, with an evening filled with contests and food vendors. Hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. Marcy Durrer, recreation program director for Hanover County Parks & Recreation, said the kickoff will include the Papa John’s 4K Run and Relay, music and contests. As for food options, about 50 vendors will be set up, “so folks can pick up dinner.” “We’re going to do some fun contests where they [participants] can win Papa John’s pizza,” she said. Among the contests are pizza box folding, dough throwing, and pepperoni stacking. Pizza aficionados are encouraged to show off their skills. Music will be provided by a DJ. This year’s festival, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is being dedicated to the late Henri Moore Jr., who had served as Hanover Fire-EMS assistant fire chief. “His family will be there, and we will present a plaque to them,” Durrer said. Fire Chief Jethro Piland also will take part by giving Moore’s wife Wendy and family a plaque on behalf of his department. Moore’s parents, Henri Sr. and Betty

Moore, also will receive a plaque. The Hanover Concert Band will perform from 9 to 10 a.m., with the 10 a.m. opening ceremonies, which will include the dedication to Moore. At 10:30 a.m., bands will take to the stage to entertain the crowds. As has been the tradition since the first

Tomato Festival in 1978, Dodd’s Acres Farm is providing the tomatoes that will be sold to benefit the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department. They will available for purchase in the center tent on the festival grounds. Durrer said there are about 200 vendors taking part in this year’s Tomato Festival. There will be food, giveaways, information about local businesses, and

items to purchase such as jewelry and clothing. Also joining this year’s event will be produce vendors Agriberry and Sandridge Honey. For a complete list of vendors, check the website at https://www.hanovertomatofestival.com/. “Folks can purchase their official event t-shirts at the Mobile Ink pod,” Durrer said. “They screen print them there onsite, right across from the Tomato Tent.” Another tradition of the Hanover Tomato Festival is the donation of all proceeds to the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department. The late Oscar Watson started the festival at the fire department in 1978; there was one booth selling tomatoes and 10 to 15 craft vendors. About 300 people came out for that first festival. In 2009, the largest attendance of 42,000 was reported, with about $22,000 being raised. That figure was before expenses. The festival outgrew the fire station site early on and moved to Battlefield Park Elementary School. As the festival continued to expand, so did the need for a new location. In 1999, it moved to Pole Green Park. The Tomato Festival is presented by the Black Creek VFD, The Mechanicsville Local, Herald Progress and Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

Hanover oﬀering canning classes ASHLAND — Hanover County Parks and Recreation has classes and activities for all ages, with some unique programs too. If you’re looking to try your hand at canning, Hanover may just have what’s on the menu. Not many people know that the county has its very own canning facility with experienced and knowledgeable staff, ready to introduce you to canning. The Hanover Cannery is located in Taylor Park at 12491 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Classes are offered for those that

want to try something new and learn the process and techniques. The fee for the four0hour class is $20 with all supplies provided. Canning classes are held from 6 to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays. Choose from either the July 11, July 18 or July 25 offerings. Enroll conveniently online at www. hanoverparksrec.com. For more information, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804365-7150 or email at parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Niko Reikalas, recreation coordinator, Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 5400 block of Turkey Hill Trail, Mechanicsville. Larceny of bank notes and checks was reported in the 7500 block of Library Drive, Hanover. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7000 block of Flannigan Mill Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 9600 block of Landcastle Drive, Ashland. Issuance of two or more bad checks in 90 days was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. False report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Driving after forfeiture of license with blood alcohol content of .02 was reported in the 82700 block of Walnut Grove Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 10200 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 16800 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9200 block of Atlee

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7200 block of Harbor Hill Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7300 block of Travellers Way, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

in the 7400 block of Ewell Road.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcohol was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9200 block of Cedar Lane/ Washington Highway.

Simple assault was reported

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 10200 block of Marvin Lane.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10500 block of Comanche Lane.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/Elm Drive.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of MechanicsvilleTurnpike/ Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 15500 block of Woodman Hall Road.

in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/Elm Drive.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JAMES DURRETT James Henry Durrett, 89, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2017. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Lewis Durrett and Emma Coleman. James was a graduate of Wesley Seminary in Washington, D.C., and Pastor in the United Methodist Church for over 30 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Edith; children, Janet Flynn (Rob) DURRETT and Brian Durrett (Anne); grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Grace, Jacob and Eli; sister-in-law, Evelyn Durrett; sister-inlaw, Doris Morefield and her husband, Stuart; nephews, Jeff and Greg; and nieces, Carla, Cathy, Tammy and Ruby. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the Rehoboth United Methodist Church at 18580 Partlow Road in Beaverdam. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland. com. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

and a member of the VFW Post 47 in Windsor, Connecticut. He was a longtime resident of East Granby, Connecticut, where he was a vegetable farmer and then later became a rural mail carrier. He also served as a volunteer firefighter with the East Granby Fire Department After retiring in 1995, Alton and Lorraine moved to Gordonsville, where he still enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Washburn Hall of Mineral; one daughter, Beverly Arlene Hall-Jones and husband, Brian, of Mineral; three sons, Mark Dale Hall and wife, Susanne, of Windsor, Connecticut, Wayne Keith Hall and wife, Idian, of Dinwiddie, and Scott Murphy Hall and wife, Robin, of Florence, Colorado; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Thomas C. Hall and wife, Janet, of Louisa; a stepsister, Carolyn Dennis Bess and husband, Doug, of Palmyra; and a sister, Ann Hall Powell of Gordonsville. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at the Preddy Funeral Chapel, Orange, with the Rev Olin Herndon officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy., Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Preddy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

ALTON HALL JR. Alton Murphy Hall Jr., 87, of Cabin Road in Mineral, died on Monday, June 26, 2017, at his residence. Born March 14, 1930, in Beaverdam, he was the son of the late Alton Murphy Hall Sr. and Carrie Estell Sharp Hall. He also was predeceased by two brothers, Albert Lee Hall and Wayne Douglas Lane. He was a Marine veteran

PEGGY A. HOLMAN Peggy A. Holman, 83, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2017. She is preceded in death by her four brothers and one granddaughter. Peggy loved to shop, cook, and, most of all, hang out with her partner, see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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Ashland EDA meeting puts focus on Holland Properties By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — Holland Properties was the center focus at the Thursday, June 22, Ashland Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting, with members approving the allocation of a portion of funds from the EDA that are necessary for the property to be positioned in a certain status that would allow for the site to be developed. Joe Topham, Business Retention and Expansion manager for Economic Development, briefly talked about the Holland/Axselle Tract, as well as a proposal for matching funds for the site development grant. He provided an overview of the history of the tract, which has been an ongoing process since 2015. Linda Allen, the property owner, approached town staff in 2015 about starting the process to prepare the 286acre site, that comprises over six parcels of land for future development. That rezoning process was initiated in December 2015, and in May 2016 it was rezoned to M-1 or “limited industrial” zoning in order to maximize its potential for large-scale economic projects. The site has been placed on the market by Allen. In June 2016, Topham said the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) instituted the “Virginia Business Ready Site Program,” an effort to encourage studies for site characterization by certified professional engineers of qualifying sites throughout the commonwealth.

Essentially, it is a site characterization grant program that is designed to assess the level of existing development at a particular site and the development that is additionally required to move a property to a high enough level that enables it to be marketed for commercial or industrial economic development purposes. The program formed a system that classifies sites on a tier basis, with tier one sites being “raw land,” and tier two sites being “shovel ready,” according to the overview for the proposal of matching funds presented by Topham. VEDP also communicated that a tier four site is the minimum designation that is needed for the Holland property, or any property, to be marketed to major clients. Anything below this classification would contain too many impediments for their team to make a convincing business case on it. Tier four includes sites where all infrastructure is in place, or where that will be deliverable within the next 12 months. This classification also requires that all issues with permits have been identified and quantified. The Town of Ashland submitted a Business Ready Site Characterization Grant application to VEDP for the Holland property in late July of last year, and was awarded $5,000 in funds matched to pay for the property’s site characterization. The Timmons Group, a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm, performed the site characterization on the Holland Property between December 2016 and April 2017. Its final charac-

terization for the Holland/ Axselle Tract concluded it as a tier two site. Tier two classification defined the site as privately owned, with an option agreement of a commitment by the private owner, Allen, to permit access to the site for assessment, construction and marketing, as well as to market the site for industrial or commercial economic development purposes. This tier also classified the site as having minimal or no infrastructure, and that not enough or no due diligence has been performed. At that time, the town was told that it was possible to get to a tier four status if they completed five items. What’s left that needs to be done? Topham said that $59,000 of work needs to be completed, including a geotechnical study and report, two land surveys, an American Land Title Association boundary survey, and an airborne topographic survey (LiDAR); a cultural resource study and a threatened and endangered species summary. In late May, the town submitted another grant application, requesting that the state provide 50% of the funds, and the application was accepted. “I submitted an application on behalf of the town asking for an even-matched $29,500 in state money to match the $29,500 in local money we would need to raise to get this done,” Topham told the Authority. In order to match the funds granted by the state, Topham, Town Manager Joshua Farrar, and Planning and Community Development Director Nora Amos discussed a framework see DEVELOPMENT, pg. 5

DEVELOPMENT Continued from pg. 4

that proposes one-third of the money be provided by the EDA and that two-thirds be provided by the Town and Mrs. Allen. Town staff recommended that the EDA approve allocating the matching funds, in an amount not to exceed $9,833 for Ashland’s

state grant that it was awarded for the site development. “What we’re asking for tonight is a vote to appropriate $9,833 towards this matching grant. Again, the specifics for how this transfer will get worked out after this meeting – we don’t have a timeframe for that, but we would like to go ahead and make that commitment [for] the proposal we have brought to you this evening,” Topham said.

Add one track east through Ashland. Add one track and center track through Continued from pg. 1 Ashland. Add two tracks in western bypass. of reasons. The draft document also denotes three Two of the eastern bypass alternatives transgressed public park property, a violation of options regarding the Ashland train station. Leave it in the existing location. federal policy, and affected wetlands located in Relocate station south to Ashcake. the proposed routes. Eliminate Ashland station. Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr., Jennifer Mitchell, DPRT direcHanover county administrator tor, said the process is still open to and committee member, said the suggestions and alternatives that county might be willing to relocate did not pass the initial screening the boundaries of the park to ease could still be considered. that restriction, but Burch said the She explained a parallel DIS wetlands impact would still make is being prepared as the Hanover the alternative “an uphill climb.” meetings continue that includes Another eastern bypass option an update on this process, but would disrupt historic properties noted the ultimate goal of these in Doswell in addition to the envimeetings is to achieve “consenronmental concerns. sus.” Ashland Mayor Jim Foley Jim Ridolphi for The Local “We have delivered the draft questioned the validity of scrapEIS to the Federal Railroad ping that option due to consid- Jennifer Mitchell, director of the Administration,” Mitchell said. eration of historic properties, Department of Public “This is the final step that we but leaving in place the third rail and Rail Transportation, go through before we publish option that affects Ashland’s main said her department the draft EIS.” That process takes corridor and $100 million worth is willing to consider alternatives that did not about 30 days. of historic properties. score well in the initial Once the draft EIS is pubAnother option that had gar- screening process. lished, a series of public meetings nered public support was a plan will be held later this summer to build a tunnel for the new train traffic underneath the town, a project that regarding the findings. “The draft EIS does not have any specific would take years to construct and presented a recommendation as related to Ashland and unique set of challenges for engineers. Burch said that option would cause too this segment of the corridor,” Mitchell said. “It much disruption to the town during the con- documents the alternatives we looked at before struction phase, but one attendee said most and talks about the alternatives we had recomcitizens would prefer a temporary delay versus mended to be carried forward, but it states there losing their property, an action that could have will be an additional process . . . to look at those alternatives and work things out.” lifelong effects. Melissa Miller, president of the Hanover According to Burch’s presentation, when the draft EIS is published later this year, it will Chamber of Commerce, took some solace in include only four alignment option scenarios, Mitchell’s assertions, but still hinted she’ll take a but will not make a specific recommended cautious approach. “I think you could feel the tension in the option until “further analysis and in put from room here tonight,” Miller said. “The general the CAC”. feeling in the room is that we are hopeful that They include: No additional track in downtown options will be widely considered.” But Mitchell noted a narrowing of the numAshland.

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“Of course, it is your decision on this, and that’s why I am here to answer questions, but if we appropriate $9,833 towards this purpose at the time that it is needed – working in the bounds of how we do this transfer – then we will make sure that it takes place,” he said. Authority members unanimously voted to approve the appropriation of the funds from the EDA that makes up one-third of the local money needed to match the commonwealth’s

grant award. In other news, Topham said he recently passed a two-day rigorous exam in Little Rock, Arkansas, that qualified him as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). He achieved the designation for leadership, excellence and success in economic development. Topham was among only 12 people in the Council’s third CEcD exam of 2017 to successfully accomplish the certification.

ber of alternatives and exactly what will be the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. “When the idea of a tunnel came included in the draft EIS and said up at the last meeting, a lot of people that was a reversal of what she envithought that may work,” he said. sioned after the first meeting. “And, then, our ace in the hole was She also cited something else something I’ve worked with Rhu missing from the process. “To me, (Harris) on for a long time and the biggest thing missing is the comthat’s the eastern bypass and not mon sense factor. If we are looking that’s been shot down tonight. Our at the three areas of the planning choices are getting so limited.” process, none of them mentioned But Mitchell stressed everything the social impact and we haven’t’ is still on the table and the next two seen any budget numbers. I can’t meetings could better determine a help but think that those numbers CAREY BURCH future path forward. will factor in heavily when those “We’re still talking about all the numbers come out.” Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley is one of alternatives at this point.” Four more meeting are scheduled for the Hanover’s four-member team on the DPRT advisory committee and was disappointed with Community Advisory Committee with the next the reduced number of options for alternative one set for July 24, but no time or location has routes. He represents the Beaverdam District on been announced.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Is there treasure in that purse or what? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor oarder doesn’t quite describe my compulsion to simply put things away. Rather, it comes down to not being a Susie Homemaker type, as well as a high percentage of lazy around the house. While working from home with a broken ankle, there were a few occasions when online shopping beckoned. I was pretty much house-bound for three months — December through February — during the healing process. So, as one who reads several newspapers online every morning, some advertisements would catch my eye and an order would be placed. Among those items was a summer purse. I’m not one to coordinate purses with clothing (that’s what Mom does). I’ll carry the same handbag for a year until, because of my “filing” system, it becomes too heavy and demands a look inside. When everything is dumped out onto the bed, the surprises come in waves.

The best part of just throwing things in a purse is finding money. I’m notorious to just drop change in the purse. Once, I went to a machine that separates your coins and you get a receipt for cash. The total was $112. You read that right: There was $112 in change in the bottom of my purse. Sunday, June 25, was the first step in the process. I took out everything that was paper-related. There were receipts, movie and concert ticket stubs, outdated appointment cards for physicians, bank statements —- you get the idea. A bonus was found during the search: $12 and some change. I also discovered many things related to the vacation I took in late May into early June. The lists included items that needed to be purchased before the trip, as well as what I’d have to pack. Next I’ll be tackling the lipstick collection in the bottom of the purse. How many versions of pink are there? I’ll soon find out. The new purse is forcing me to downsize. I am committed to carrying the smaller version so there isn’t that temptation to

create a catch-all of mail, etc. Suffice it to say, with my career moves, there are boxes in the garage just screaming to be opened with the goal of determining what stays and what goes. Box it up and tape it has been the chant for too long. But first I’ve got to do battle with all the odds and ends that have made their home inside my purse. If all goes well, I’ll have won with a lighter load on my shoulder.

This is the week! It’s Hanover Tomato Festival time! Yes, the 39th edition of Mechanicsville’s largest event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane. There also will be some Friday events, with the kickoff running from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, go to https://www.hanovertomatofestival.com/.

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It was a special week for some very special kids By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Time flies when you are having fun. For a group of campers, truer words were never spoken as they wrapped up a week of sun and fun at MDA summer camp in Wakefield.

The annual event attract kids from across the Commonwealth who suffer from some form of muscle disease, and allows these special campers a unique opportunity to live in a world where their condition is not the exception, but the rule. It’s something those of us who walk

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through life don’t really think about as we go about our routines among fellow humans who have no physical limitations or special schedules. For kids suffering from muscular dystrophy and other related diseases, it’s not so easy as they negotiate a life filled with obstacles, stares and cruel

comments, and a world that often doesn’t recognize the limitations they encounter daily. Thanks to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), this special week of the year is more than just a celebration of summer of a week away from

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home. It’s a chance for them to feel normal, accepted and appreciated. And it doesn’t take long to witness just how special this group of kids is. A few minutes in their presence reveals the true nature of what the term hero really means. They embrace everything the word encompasses, and display daily the grit it takes to fight overwhelming odds and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. And the volunteers and counselors who care for these kids for every hour of the week make the experience carefree and a no worries escape for the kids. The number of people who make MDA summer camp possible is just too long to list, but suffice it to say, it is a community effort. Firemen come from various locations to cook for the kids and every see KIDS, pg. 7

Topham receives designation of Certified Economic Developer from International Council ASHLAND – Joe Topham, the Business Retention & Expansion manager for the Town of Ashland, has earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. The CEcD exam was administered by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) on June 3-4 in Little Rock, Arkansas. With over five years of economic development experience, Topham has worked to strengthen the existing business community in Ashland, as well as bringing in new businesses, such as Origin Beer Lab, BetterMed Urgent Care, and the KM Hotel project, which is underway. Topham holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from VCU, and is a graduate of the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma, as well as the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at the University of Virginia. ”We are very delighted with Joe’s accomplishment through extensive training to join an elite group of economic development professionals. There are just over 1,100 CEcDs nationwide”, said Nora Amos, Ashland’s director of Planning and Community Development. “As we continue our efforts to support our existing business community, as well as to attract new businesses to town, we believe this certification is an important step in ensuring that all entities understand how seriously we take economic development here in Ashland.” The CEcD designation recognizes

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meal is special, not only for the kids but the guys and gals who cook the delicious treats. Goodies are provided by a number of organizations and national companies who know that supporting MDA is more than a fundraising effort — it’s a mission of hope.

qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession. Candidates must pass a rigorous and comprehensive examination, which has three parts and spans two days.

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And now that camp is concluded and everyone heads back home, the real work begins — raising funds for research and an eventual cure for this special group of kids and the families who love them. MDA lock-ups, fill the boot campaigns and fundraising efforts in local stores provide the backbone of the work that MDA promotes and funds.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a nonprofit membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, its members are employed in a wide variety of settings, including local, state, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities and a variety of other institutions. IEDC’s members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities and improve the quality of life in their regions. For more information, go to www. iedcONLINE.org.

Local fire departments and other agencies will be holding special events for MDA, and the summer is filled with special events and promotions. One of the dollars raised at these events could be the one that brings the reality of a cure closer to home for the thousands who suffer. It also shows these special kids that they are not forgot-

ten, and their struggle belongs to a community, not just an individual. It’s a gesture that is greatly appreciated by those who need the help the most. The acts of kindness represent more than just a donation to them. It’s a sure sign that they are not alone in their struggle. And that’s a gift that keeps giving.

Citizen input requested at Town Hall meeting ASHLAND -- In order to collect citizen input about the proposed Ashland Town Hall project, a public input meeting will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 26, at Town Hall. There will not be a sched-

uled presentation. Instead, those who attend will have the opportunity to ask town staff and representatives from PMA Architecture questions about the recently completed study of Town Hall and its future. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Dillard on R-MC Deans List Olivia J. Dillard, a 2016 graduate of Atlee High School, recently was included in Randolph-Macon College’s Dean’s List for outstanding academic success. Dillard is pursuing a double major in Religious Studies and Sociology in R-MC’s A. Purnell Bailey Scholars for pre-min-

isterial students. Her summer internship will be leadership at the college’s “Convergance” program for high school students who are interested in both faith and science. Dillard, a rising sophomore, is the daughter of Tripp and Diane Dillard of Mechanicsville

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Adventurous travels keep Hughes seeking thrills and excitement By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

SHLAND — It is not shocking — at least not for anyone who has met Hayden Hughes — to learn that he just returned home from longboarding around South and Central America, the same group of countries he has been travelling across for two months via his longboard, feet, hitchhiking and little public transportation. The Montpelier resident and graduate of Patrick Henry High School and James Madison University embarked on yet another journey earlier this spring to not only a different country, but the 17 foreign countries that help make up mainland Latin America. Once he reached the U.S.-Mexican border, he made his way back up the coast to the Old Dominion. On Saturday, April 15, Hughes flew from Richmond International Airport to Asunción, the capital of Paraguay, which is located right in the heart of the continent – in the world’s southern hemisphere. When it comes to travelling far without a motor, Hughes is no amateur. It all started when he was an undergraduate at JMU. During his years as a lower classman, he quickly devised plans to peddle his bicycle from Virginia Beach to the West Coast. The following year, Hughes, along with a close friend from JMU, J Keagy, of Chantilly, kayaked from Virginia to the Gulf of Mexico through streams, lakes and rivers. Hughes and Keagy then longboarded across Australia from Melbourne to Sydney. It’s safe to say that Hughes is a seasoned traveler in unfamiliar places, especially while lacking the usual hospitalities that accompany most. He has a few notches under his belt. Items that Hughes carries with him along his way include: a backpack, hammock, sleeping bag, “some clothes,” and a longboard. His top destinations he wanted to see were: Brazil, the Andes Mountains, Patagonia, Machu Pichu, the Mayan Ruins in Mexico and the Panama Canal. Covering his money for food, fees to stay in overnight hostels and cautionary funds to pay for hospital bills if he were to be injured, Hughes was sponsored by Hugh Joyce of James River Heating and Air, who donated $500 to his trip. A Hanover hallmark, Stanley’s Store, promised Hughes a $100 gift card upon his return if he accomplished the expedition. LongBoardLarry, an Oregon-based company that makes and sells longboards, also

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sponsored Hughes with a custom-designed longboard. Hughes and Keagy’s brother Sam designed the artwork that went on the bottom of the board. Hughes kept his family and friends back home updated via social media during the bicontinental trip. His Facebook page is loaded with photos and details from along his distant journey, as he was making his way back over 14,000 miles to the United States with the goal of hitting every country on the continent except for Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname. Unlikely of Hughes but smart in his deci-

From his air landing in Paraguay where he first arrived, Hughes travelled over 3,000 miles through the countries of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina using buses, skating on his longboard, and hitchhiking on the back of a motorcycle. He then found himself in Ushuaia, nicknamed the “end of the world,” for being the southernmost city on Earth. It is located on the tip of beautiful Patagonia, a region that comprises the southern section of the Andes Mountains as well as deserts and grasslands. In Chile, Hughes came upon another journeyer while travelling through the Chilean Atacama Desert, who lent him his sand-board. Over a voice call using Facebook Messenger,

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Montpelier resident Hayden Hughes is becoming quite the world traveler, thanks in part to his zest for longboarding. His most recent journey took him to South and Central America.

sion, he listened to concerns voiced by family members and close friends not to enter Venezuela. The U.S. State Department has listed a travel warning on the country, which was last updated on Dec. 15, 2016, due to violent crime, unrest in social structure, shortages in medicine, and pervasive food issues. Venezuela has one of the highest rates in crime, including homicides, in the world. Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname are three smaller countries that are tucked beside Venezuela to the east, between the Atlantic Ocean and Brazil. The direction of the route that Hughes was travelling meant that he would have to pass through Venezuela in order to enter those countries, leading him to take a pass on them as well. So, what has Hughes bee doing for two months on a longboard in Latin America? As people who have been following his social media updates already know, it’s nothing short from thrilling.

Hughes said sand-boarding was a lot of fun, but it’s different than what people are used to doing at a ski resort. “It’s way different from snowboarding because the friction [from the sand] makes momentum everything,” he said. After he finished exploring the southern portion of the continent, Hughes started making his way north to continue the 10,000-mile trek he had left, and over a dozen countries that remained on his target list, including home sweet home. He made his way to Bolivia, where he experienced border issues regarding his tourist visa, which created an additional obstacle regarding his access to public transportation in the country. After issues with his tourist visa were resolved, Hughes descended the famous “Death Road” on a bicycle he obtained, breaking the speed limit, passing vehicles, riding through waterfalls, and sliding on loose gravel on “heart-pounding cliffs.” “I then got caught by police, tricked them,

and snuck out of Bolivia [and] into Peru,” Hughes said. For Mother’s Day, Hughes’ mother, Sheri Brooks Hughes, flew down to visit her son while he was in the midst of his South American adventure. “My mom came and visited me in South America. We saw howler monkeys, macaw parrots, endangered giant otters and a caiman alligator while canoeing through the Amazon rain forest. We also hiked over 15 miles to the lost Incan city of Machu Pichu in a cloud forest of the Peruvian Andes on Mother’s Day,” he said in a Facebook post on his timeline, dated May 17. When Hughes’ mother left to return to Virginia, he continued travelling north, passing through Ecuador and then Colombia until he reached the port city of Cartagena, on the nation’s Caribbean coast. In an interview using Facebook Messenger on May 31, Hughes said he caught a ride on a sailboat in Cartagena, and he had just recently arrived in Panama. During the sailboat trip, Hughes said, “We played volleyball, went snorkeling around shipwrecks, and got close to a dolphin – it was just so much fun.” There is no direct roadway leading from Colombia to Panama due to the Darien Gap, a large swath of undeveloped marshland and forest within Panama’s Darién province that formed a break in the Pan-American Highway. “Because of the Darién Gap . . . I just sailed for five days from Cartagena, Colombia, to Panama through the Caribbean and San Blas Islands. It was the trip of a lifetime,” Hughes said in a May 31 Facebook post. Panama begins the region of Central America that connects both western continents together. The area also is referred to as the Isthmus, and is the home place to the famous example of human engineering capability, the Panama Canal. Halfway through Central America, in Nicaragua, Hughes went volcano-boarding and surfing off the country’s Pacific Coast, where smashed into rocks. Hughes hit the rest of the Central American countries that were left on his destination map, making sure to get some kayaking in while he crossed through Guatemala and some exploring of the Mayan Ruins while he was in Belize, then his compass pointed only one direction: north. Homesick, he continued through Mexico into the U.S. until he reached Montpelier, where he has only one month to prepare for his next journey —across Europe from Portugal to Istanbul, Turkey, on the edge of Asia.

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Post 175’s bats overcome scrappy Post 201 By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News POWHATAN – Mechanicsville Post 175 found themselves in a hole early on against Powhatan Post 201 on June 27. After scoring a run early, Post 175 gave up a five-spot in the bottom of the first. But, that didn’t worry the team or the coaching staff. “When you’re going through a nine-inning game and you know you’ve put up over 30 runs the past three games, you’re pretty confident with the offense,” manager Brandon Powers said. “We weren’t too concerned.” Led by a grand slam off Trey Karnes’ bat in the top of the seventh inning, Post 175 scored nine unanswered runs in a 12-9 win over Post 201 at Powhatan High School. “Usually in baseball the big inning hurts you,” Powers said. “We ended up having a bigger one.” Post 175 got on the scoreboard in the first inning after Dalton Davis reached on an error and was brought by Canon Lambert’s RBI single to make it a 1-0 game. Powhatan responded in the bottom of the first as they had the first three batters reach base off pitcher Landon Smith. John Reynolds knocked in two runs on a double to make it

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Mechanicsville Post 175 third baseman Matthew Holler launches a rocket over the left field fence for a solo home run that sparked an 11-run eruption in the fourth inning of Post 175’s 20-3 win over Colonial Heights Post 284P at Shepherd Stadium Thursday.

a quick 2-1 game. Reynolds would score on a wild pitch as would Wayne Butler in the inning with Justin Bales being knocked in by Austin Nicholas to turn a 1-0 deficit into a 5-1 lead for 201. But, Post 175 settled in and

started chipping away at the lead. Karnes reached on a single in the top of the second inning and scored when Nicholas walked Jonathan Spaulding with the bases loaded to make it 5-2.

The next run wouldn’t come until the top of the sixth, when Karnes again reached on a single and scored on a fielder’s choice to make it 5-3. Then, the offense exploded in the top of the seventh. Three of the first four batters

for Post 175 walked to load the bases with one out. Karnes stepped to the plate and put an offering from relief pitcher Hunter Montgomery over the left-center field wall to see POST 175, pg. 10

• ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon College’s tennis program will hold the second session of its Randolph-Macon College Adidas Summer Tennis Camps for youth aged 8 to 17 from July 9-14. Overnight and day options are available for campers. Cost for the day camps is $445; for the overnight camps is $745. The camps will be held at the award-winning Banks Tennis Center on the campus of RandolphMacon College. For more information, go to: http://tenniscamper. com/tennis-camp/randolph-macon-college-tennis-camps/ • MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee will be holding a girls lacrosse camp for rising third through see CAMP, pg. 10

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GRAL teams show progress in mid-season meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor GLEN ALLEN – The Greater Richmond Aquatic League regular season has reached its midway point and teams are making progress toward getting as many swimmers as possible qualified for Champs. The Federal Club – led by quad winners Kiersten Armstrong, Lauren Armstrong, Karina Blanco, Jeffry Dunson, Avery Gates, Alex Gertner, Cullen Harrington and Justin Schruijer – defeated visiting Battlefield Green in a GRAL meet Wednesday. The team had some work to do to get ready for the meet. “Last week we had a lot of [disqualifications] in breast stroke and butterfly,” said The Federal Club head coach Philip Barto. “It forced me to do a complete overhaul of the way I teach breast stroke and butter-

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rising ninth graders on the Chickahominy Middle School football field from July 10-12 from 9 a.m. to noon each day. The Atlee field hockey camp is designed to provide instruction for beginners (those with less than two years of experience) in the basics of field hockey. Registration is $100 per player. For families with multiple campers, the cost for each subsequent camper is $75. Participants are asked to wear appropriate clothing for the weather and to bring: lacrosse stick, mouthguard, tennis shoes or cleats, and goggles. Newcomers without their own stick should contact atleeglax@ gmail.com in advance. For more information, con-

fly. We have come a long way. … There are a lot of people who were illegal in breast stroke and butterfly that are now legal.” Battlefield Green head coach Katrina Gauntt also noted some things her team has to work on, but she and Barto are bullish on their kids. “We had a lot of fast swims,” Gauntt said. “I was really impressed with the sportsmanship in terms of the cheering. Both teams were awesome in terms of that.” Battlefield Green was led by quad winners Devin George, Christine Gilbreath, Carter Smith and Kira Wood. Its triple winners were Kellie Brown, Jack Dobbins, Alexander Gaudino, Garrett Gauntt, Madie Walters. The Federal Club’s triple winners were Amanda Barnard, William Barnard, Parker Dunson, Emma Hammer, Dave Lawrence/The Local Madison Heaton, Watson The Federal Club’s Avery Gates (foreground) swims to victory in the junior varsity division of the 11-12 girls 50-yard freestyle in a Marshall and Brody McKenna. GRAL swim meet at The Federal Club Wednesday. Battlefield Green’s Kira Wood (background) won the novice divsion.

tact atleeglax@gmail.com. • ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon women’s volleyball program will hold a beginner to intermediate camp for middle and high school players from July 12-14 at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Both boys and girls are welcome. Overnight sessions are available. The camp is designed for high school students to improve the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking, and defense. Campers will be assessed on the opening day and placed into groups of similar ability. Several competitions will be held during the afternoon sessions. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 12, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from

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6:30 to 9 p.m. for overnight campers. Sessions run from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. on July 13 and 14, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 13 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $305 for day campers and $445 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $120. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps. com/beginner_-intermediatecamp.cfm • ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon women’s volleyball program will an elementary camp for elementary school players from July 1314 at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Both boys and girls are welcome. No previous experience is required. The camp is designed for

children to learn basic volleyball skills. Check-in is from 9 to 10 a.m. on July 13, with a morning session from 10 a.m. to noon and afternoon session from

1:30 to 4 p.m. Sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. on July 14. The cost of the full camp is $245 ($195 if registered by June 30). A one-day option is avail-

able for $120. Late care from 4 to 5 p.m. is also available for an additional $25. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps. com/elementary-camp.cfm

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tom of the eighth inning, when they started touching up relief pitcher Antonio Balducci. Montgomery had a oneout single, which was followed by Butler doubling. Two batters later, Ross Lewis singled in Montgomery to make it 10-6. An RBI single by Cale Agee and two walks in a row with the bases loaded scored a total of four runs for Post 201 to bring them within one run. Post 175 got some insurance runs in the top of the ninth when Smith reached base on a single and was moved to second by a sacrifice bunt from Spaulding. Davis brought Smith

home with an RBI triple and would score on a wild pitch to make it the final of 12-9. Powhatan got one runner on the bottom of the ninth, but another comeback wasn’t in the cards. Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at wfellin@ powhatantoday.com.

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plate four runs for Post 175. “Another huge hit by Trey Karnes,” Powers said. “When our backs are against the wall late in the game, he’s come up big.” Bryan Diehr, Brian Rollison and Noah Smith would reach base and score after Karnes’ grand slam to complete the seven-run inning before Powhatan was able to stop the bleeding. Post 201 mounted a late charge of their own in the bot-

Post 175 110 001 702 — 12 11 1 Post 201 500 000 040 — 9 12 2 Smith 3.2, Box 2.1, Holler 1, Balducci 0.2, Hart 1.1. Nicholas 6, Montgomery 0.1, Lewis 2.2. W: Box. L: Montgomery. S: Hart. Records: Post 175 4-0, Post 201 n/r.

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The Hanover Local July 7, 2017

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-16-13(c), AM. 1-17, PLEASANT GROVE INVESTORS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-1613(c), Pleasant Grove Investors, L.L.C., on GPINs 8705-74-7730 and 8705-74-7491, consisting of approximately 1.25 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, and request to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8705-74-9412 and acquired property that was formerly part of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) right-of-way, consisting of approximately 1.21 acres, which will be added to the area of the original rezoning. The property is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) and Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a medical office building. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-10-17(c), NERA L. HUNT Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8715-99-2588, consisting of approximately 2.98 acres, and located on the northeast corner of the intersection of McGregor Farm Drive (private road) and Lee-Davis Road (private road section) in the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 1.49 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-13-17, ALBERT L. RICHARDSON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from B-1, Neighborhood Business District to A-1, Agricultural District on GPIN 7830-92-4149, consisting of approximately 15.12 acres, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) at the northern border of the South Anna River in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit one residential lot. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-3-17, GWATHMEY BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit expansion (accessory garage) of an existing church on GPINs 7779-52-5865 and 7779-52-5429, consisting of approximately 3.48 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Center Street Road (State Route 663) and Gwathmey Church Road (State Route 707) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1-4 Dwelling Units per Acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

The Hanover Local July 7, 2017

OBITUARIES

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 26 In order to collect citizen input about the proposed Ashland Town Hall project, public input meetings will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. There will not be a scheduled presentation. Instead, those who attend will have the opportunity to ask town staff and representatives from PMA Architecture questions about the recently completed study of Town Hall and its future. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Monday, Oct. 2 The Hanover Airpark Business Association’s Charity Golf Tournament has been moved from Friday, May 19, to Monday, Oct. 2. It will still be held at the Hollows Golf Club. More information will be announced in the coming months.

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teachers. Sulser and his fellow board members’ efforts will be bolstered by another action taken at the June 28 board of supervisors meeting that authorized director of finance Jacob Sumner to enter a lease purchase agreement for about $4 million. The money will fund the first phase of the county’s school technology upgrade plan that includes infrastructure improvements to the current system. Hazzard noted the five-year amortization on the loan is a good idea considering how fast new technology can become obsolete. “One of the reasons we used

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Mary Holman. Left to cherish her memory are six children, Vanessa (Pale), Roger (Cheryl), Lisa, Ricky, Bridgette (Reginald) and Darryl; one sister, Laura HOLMAN (Casell); three brothers, Larry (Mary), Shirley (Evelyn) and Earl; seven grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren, along with other relatives and friends. Homegoing service was held at noon on Friday, June 30, 2017, at the Providence Baptist Church in Ashland, with the Rev. Adam Barnes, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Diane Mosby, eulogist. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

such a short-term financing is because of the life cycle of the equipment that we are buying,” Hazzard said. “I think it’s smart to keep it as short as we can because you don’t know when it will be obsolete.” Other board members noted that this agreement funds the first step in a continuing process that comprises the technology upgrade project. “The reality is that we know that this is an ongoing expense and something that we will have to fund,” said board chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy District. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. said the county not only has a five year Capital Improvement Plan, but also a 10-year version, and technology improvements for the schools are included in each of those forecasts.

“We have identified replacement for everything that we are going to buy in these first three years,” Harris said. “This is not a one time, let’s hope that it lasts, type approach. We’ve identified a way to fund the start-up and a way to fund the ongoing nature of these technology improvements.” In other matters, Raymond McCoy presented Deputy Sheriff Robert Nelson with the Beaverdam American Legion Post 90’s Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award. Battalion Chief Jason Williams also accepted an award on behalf of Hanover’s Fire/EMS services from the American Heart Association for the department’s participation in the Mission Lifeline program. The department received the agency’s Silver Achievement Award.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.