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Rail hearing, altered photo top council talks By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local
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Karla Bloom directs the Hanover Concert Band in front of the Arts and Activities Center. Right: Emma Greth, a student at Oak Knoll, leaps in the sack race. Below: Barclay DuPriest was this year’s Grand Marshall.
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Parade goers watch as Corinne Luck leads the Cacaphony of the Universe Marching Band down Center Street and patriotic pets stroll by.
ASHLAND – The proposed highspeed rail that would roll through the Town of Ashland continues to dominate meetings of Ashland Town Council. During the July 5 regular session, held a day later than usual due to the Fourth of July holiday, Mayor James Foley talked about the second public hearing of the Department of Rail and Public Transportation. He also addressed a Richmond Times-Dispatch photograph that had been altered and posted to social media. Opponents appeared at a meeting of the Virginians for High Speed Rail (VHSR) VHSR is a not-for-profit organization that strives to educate and advocate for a reliable rail service that is both fast and frequent, in hopes of connecting the commonwealth of Virginia to the entire East Coast. “Some Ashland citizens attended [the meeting] with their ‘No Third Rail’ signs – we are not opposed to VHSR, we support VHSR, but we were making sure that the threat to our town is known and visible,” Foley said. Two Ashland residents who were holding the signs at the meeting were verbally confronted by another woman who was supporting VHSR. She was described as being annoyed that they brought signs opposing the construction of a third set of railroad tracks through Ashland, referring to one of the options that is currently being proposed as an alternative for the DC2RVA
high-speed rail project. Supporters of the high-speed rail carried their own signs at the meeting, and Foley explained how “there was some great coverage where our citizens were holding up signs and it was PhotoShopped out, to show [them holding the supporters’] signs and posted on sites. We had a lot of media coverage on that – thank you to the media for that.” The tampered photo, originally taken by R-TD photographer Jim Mahoney, was uploaded to VHSR’s Facebook page. During the Town Manager’s Report, Joshua Farrar, who also attended the VHSR meeting – went deeper into the high-speed rail conversation. He outlined the summary of the meeting and what the town is currently hopeful for as leaders and residents prepare for the next meeting this month. The third meeting will be held July 28. The remaining sessions are scheduled for Aug. 28 and Sept. 25. The public hearings are designed to focus on considering new alternatives to the two original options that the Town of Ashland and Hanover County were dealt: the western bypass or through Ashland. The proposal to design the route of the high-speed railroad through Ashland is highly opposed by the town and its citizens as it would be an additional third set of tracks placed on top of an already developed train town designed for two sets of tracks. While the western bypass option is see RAIL, pg. 4
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R-MC honors largest benefactor with Brock Hall By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND — RandolphMacon College recognized its largest benefactor, Macon F. Brock Jr., by naming the new science building Macon F. Brock Jr. Hall. A dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held Friday, June 23, in front of the science hall. Brock, who graduated from R-MC in 1964, and his wife Joan have become the school’s most significant benefactors. Brock started supporting his alma mater when he received his degree. “Here, on this beautiful morning, we come together to dedicate our eighth new facility in what I’m now calling ‘Phase One’ of R-MC. We’ve got other phases to go, but this is our magnificent campaign capstone, the Macon F. Brock Jr. Hall,” Robert R. Lindgren, R-MC president, said. The building, which adjoins the northwest side of the college’s Copley Science Center and spans 30,000 square feet, reflects R-MC’s commitment to the sciences and furthers its tradition of outstanding education and scholarship. It was designed by Ballinger Architects and constructed by Kjellstrom and Lee Construction, and is home to the university’s chemistry, biology, and environmental studies/geology departments. Already being used by students, the new science building includes innovative teaching laboratories and state-of-the-art labs, conference rooms and offices for faculty. Also included in the science hall is space dedicated for student advisement for those interested in careers in healthcare. “The design supports collaborative, integrated lab and lecture learning to provide students with hands-on learning experiences,” read the dedication ceremony’s event pamphlet. Anne Marie Lauranzon, director of Marketing and Communications at R-MC, said the facility ran a $17.5 million cost – including $415,000 of the funds spent on a brand-new Keeble Observatory. “This state-of-the art facility will offer resources that support our students, outstanding faculty rigorous curriculum and underscores R-MC’s long-term commitment to the sciences as part of our liberal arts education,” Lauranzon said. The Brocks gave the leading gift to
the project, donating millions of dollars, as well as six other top donors who made gifts of $500,000 or more plus many more graduates and people who care about RMC. “Construction of the new science building and renovations to Copley Science Center were made possible [through the] Brocks’ lead gift as well as the generous support of the nearly 400 alumni and friends of the college,” Lauranzon said. Continuing their commitment to their alma mater after 18 years of supporting R-MC, the Birdsong family, including Thomas H. Birdsong III and Jane
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Macon F. Brock Jr. joined in the dedication of the science building named in his honor.
M. Birdsong, George Y. Birdsong and Sue B. Birdsong, as well as the Birdsong Corporation, were among the top donations of $500,000 or more. In addition to their involvement in the project of building the new science building, the Birdsongs have supported Birdsong Hall, Brock Commons, the Birdsong Peaks of Excellence Center, the Birdsong Townhouses, and the Birdsong Field House. For many years, Donna W. and J. Whiting Chisman Jr., from the Hampton Roads area, have been generous benefactors to the college. They also significantly supported the science building.
Linda and Serge Schreiner, Ph.D, used their gift to the science facility as a way to challenge and motivate other alumni and friends to support the construction. Their challenge totaled a remarkable result of $2.8 million that was committed to its completion. The Estate of Dorothy T. and Muscoe Garnett also donated a large sum of money to the project. The 1930 graduate of the college and his wife gave their support to R-MC “with a significant bequest in their estates.” Muscoe Garnett was founder and president of Garnet Oil Company, later being sold to the Exxon Corporation. The estate’s gift provided the seed money to begin the architectural designs of the building. Joan and Macon F. Brock Jr., 1964 Longstanding philanthropy leaders at R-MC, the Brocks have devoted their support, leadership and time to numerous major projects, including Brock Commons and Brock Sports and Recreation Center, as well as renovations to Fox Hall, Haley Hall, Thomas Branch and Brock Residence Hall. Graduating from R-MC with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Latin, Brock joined the Marine Corps and served his country in the Vietnam War before he co-founded K and K Toys and Dollar Tree stores. Mrs. Brock graduated from Longwood University (then Longwood College) where she earned her B.A. in secondary education with a minor in mathematics. Both have since gone on to achieve multiple degrees in higher education. “This is a special day for Joan and I because I recall sitting outside of the lunch room with Bob about three years ago – and I said, ‘Bob, let’s make this science building happen; and I’m in a hurry so go quickly,’ ” Brock said, referring to Lindgren. “And he did, so here we are,” he told the audience at the dedication. Other speakers during the ceremony, included: the Rev. Kendra D. Grimes, Chaplain and Director of Church Relations; Alan B. Rashkind, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; William T. Franz, Provost; and Paranjay D. Patel, a rising junior in the Class of 2019, and the recipient of the Jan M. Carter, M.D. ’78 Medical Internship Program Award and the Mr. and Mrs. Marshall & Alice McCabe PreMed Scholarship.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals REVEREND CHARLENE BEETHOVEN Reverend Charlene R. Beethoven, 63, of Ashland, claimed the promise of the resurrection on Thursday, June 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Ruth Beethoven; and first husband, Elmer S. Wilson Jr. She is survived by her husband, Mark Baird; sons, Ryan Beethoven-Wilson (Meredith Wilson) and Philip Beethoven-Wilson (Erica Flagg); grandBEETHOVEN daughter, Harlow Wilson; grandson, Adrian Reyes; and sister, Wiletta Miller of Nevada. Charlene was a retired United Methodist Pastor, serving churches in Chicago, Illinois, Dale City, Newport News, Southampton County, Mechanicsville and Richmond. She was a beloved hockey mom, proud UVA graduate, who raised a family of Hokies, and a mentor to many young people, friends, church and family members. She had a heart as big as the world and was deeply loved by those whose lives she touched, and will be dearly missed. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road. Interment was private.
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more favorable to Ashland as a town, they still wouldn’t be far away from its placement. In fact, they’d be seeing its effects only about a three-minute drive up West Patrick Henry Road (U.S. 54), or even a short drive westward on Ashcake Road as it begins to transition into Ashland Road, where the farmers, rural residents, and those living in the outskirt suburbs of the Ashland zip code would feel it most. “The focus of this meeting was going through the alternatives at a – I would say -- very high level in saying why many of the alternatives were dismissed, as we went through some significant discussions of the eastern bypass options, limited digression of western bypass options and discussed a little about the options through town,”
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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Effective Ministries Inc., 2550 Gaskins Rd., Henrico, VA 23238, or online at www.effectiveministries.org. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
DAVID ELLINGTON David “Duke” Ellington, of Westerly, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017, at the age of 72. He was born in Richmond, the son of the late Albert C and Annie Ellington II. David attended Patrick Henry High School in Ashland, graduating in 1963. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed in Groton, Connecticut, holding the rank of Torpedoman’s ELLINGTON Mate 3rd class. After his Naval service ended, he went to work for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, where he was a member of Local 90 for over 20 years. After leaving the IBEW, he worked for numerous local electrical and building contractors before retiring in 2012. David was an active member in local youth sports during the 1980s, coaching in both the Stonington Youth Football and Pawcatuck
said Farrar. He added, “… and a number of county representatives, as well as the town supported DRPT in reviewing, in further detail, some of the options that they had dismissed -- in particular, some of the eastern bypass options because they went through Washington-Lacey Park.” The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) is the state department that proposed the DC2RVA project and its underlying route alternatives for Ashland and Hanover. “At the time of the meeting, the county expressed interest in reviewing these options if that was the sole purpose [for why] they were dismissed – to allow these options to go through the screening process so we could evaluate them further without that limitation,” he said. The town manager said there had
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Little League programs. “The Duke,” as he was affectionately known by many, was an avid golfer and a fixture at Winnapaug Golf Course. He also was known to “frequent” Danny’s in Westerly, Rhode Island, from time to time. David is survived by four children, David Ellington of Orlando, Florida, Todd Ellington of Charlotte, North Carolina, Russ Ellington of Preston, Connecticut, and Susan Ellington of Fort Kent, Maine; and nine grandchildren. He is survived by his sister, Beth Stell of Powhatan; brother, Albert Carter Ellington of Nags Head, North Carolina; and sister, Wendy Mingus of Chester. He was predeceased by two brothers, Wayne Ellington and Robert Ellington. A Celebration of Life will be held at a time to be announced. For online condolences, please visit gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home at 59 Spruce Street in Westerly, Rhode Island, is in charge of arrangements.
PATRICIA NUSSMAN Patricia Lila Leftwich Nussman, beloved mother, companion, friend and Geemama, went to be with her Heavenly Father on July 2, 2017, at the age of 75, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the daughter of the late Osa Quisgard Leftwich and Harry Scott Leftwich Jr. She leaves to cherish her memory daugh-
been a lot of talk of wetlands and about cultural resources at the meetings. “I think we have a better idea of the process of which they went through while screening, but maybe not as many details as we’d like to see.” Responding to Farrar’s remarks, Foley said that “most people walked away from that meeting pretty frustrated and not happy, but it was a learning experience of how they came to those poor decisions.” In explaining his reasoning for declaring their decisions as poor ones, he stuck to the same message that Ashland has been going with from the get-go, in which putting a third rail through the Center of the Universe isn’t logical. “Deciding not to pursue some of the eastern options is just not understandable to me and to think that they could fit a third set of tracks through Ashland – I will never understand how
ter, Kelly Nussman Briner (Tom); her son, Samuel L. Nussman IV (Debra); her six special grandchildren, Lauren Nussman Vanderbilt (Bruce), Samuel Lewis Nussman V (Sara), Alisa NUSSMAN Nussman, Jared Nussman (Katie), Sarah Vaughan Briner and Jacob Nussman; four great-grandchildren, Luke, Jack, Samuel VI, Nora; her dearest, loving companion and spiritual partner throughout her life, Brian K. Slack. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Taylorsville Baptist Church, located at 15415 Taylorsville Road, Doswell, VA 23047.
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they ever even came to that possibility,” the mayor said. Wrapping up the discussion, Farrar said it is the town’s hope that they will come back with some additional analysis at the next meeting. “We’re hoping to see some of that further analysis of the other options that were presented as well.” In other news, three new appointments were announced after council, in a closed session, discussed considerations and interviewed prospective candidate(s) for the appointment to the Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee and the Town Planning Commission. Council members then went into a public work session in which they interviewed Patricia Temple for a seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). She is a board-member on the BZA, but her term expired last month. She was unanimously reap-
pointed to retain her seat and serve another term. Other action items pertaining to the town’s Boards and Committees included Lou Ann Jewell’s reappointment on the Planning Commission, and Vice Mayor James Murray’s motion to nominate Judith McKinney to the Parks and Recreation Committee. Jewell is the chairperson of the Commission, and McKinney was nominated to fulfill Monica Klisz’ unexpired term on the committee, which will end in December of this year. Town Attorney Andrea Erard motioned to the town council for the official appointment of Scott Rowe to the Ashland Planning Commission; as it was technically unofficial until the recent formal resignation of former Commissioner Felix Stevens, who decided to vacate his seat on the commission after being hired as the town’s finance director.
Independence day in historic Town of Asland By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND — Proudly showing their national red, white and blue spirits on the Fourth of July, Ashlanders gathered to celebrate Independence Day in the historic train town. Residents and those who came to the town to join in the festivities lined the railroad tracks in the Center of the Universe to watch the annual old-fashioned Fourth of July event, and to take part in the patriotic activities taking place before the parade and the reception afterwards. “We had a great turnout, I would say we probably had more people than we normally have. The last time that we had a crowd that big was two years ago when there was zero humidity,” said Sarah Holloway, executive director of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center (HAAC). The parade stepped off at 11 a.m., and headed down the town’s shaded, tree-covered Hanover Avenue, making its way through the historic district until reaching its end in front of the Arts and Activities Center, where spectators standing along the tracks and underneath tents or sitting on blankets and lawn chairs applauded the marchers. As the parade lined up at
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A boy on a vintage bike adds to the old time feel of an Ashland Fourth.
10:15 a.m., the majority of the crowd hung around the front section of the Arts and Activities Center. HAAC, a non-profit organization, sponsored the family-oriented event. To help kick off their patriotic celebrations, the Center had many activities to entertain parade-goers. The property was filled with food, music and oldfashioned lawn games. There was a van selling ice cream and Boy Scouts had a tent where they offered snow cones and other snacks. Ashland Boy Scout Troop 793 recently moved its meeting grounds from Forest Grove United Methodist Church to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10657 on Cedar Lane in Glen Allen. The troop also helped support and volunteered with the Ashland Strawberry Faire.
Dancing, music and even a few new surprises, that were quirky and filled with small town humor, were among some of this year’s new additions. From participating in or watching the non-motorized parade to puckering up for watermelon seed-spitting or participating in an apple pie contest and a patriotic pet contest, the scene was allAmerican. The Hanover Concert Band performed a patriotic concert and sing-a-long on the lawn of HAAC. Different creative units have always been a part of the parade, but there was never a full marching band. “We’ve always had requests for a marching band, but it’s always been impossible to get the high school marching bands to participate because their band leaders have such a short vacation time,” Holloway
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that was cool is a [competition] that the Community Support Services just started – it’s called the Miss Hanover Abilities [Pageant], and it’s for girls with barring disabilities,” Holloway said. “Our new Miss Hanover Abilities was there and was able to march in the parade with her tiara and her sash, which was pretty cool.” The 2017 honoree of the pageant was Sarah Chenault. Holloway said the parade is organized volunteers. “The head of our committee is Paige see INDEPENDENCE, pg. 6
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bicycle and basset hound brigades, the 2017 Independence Day parade had many new spirited units marching in the summer weather along Ashland’s downtown. Besides the addition of a marching band to the yearly celebration, Holloway reported on some of the new units “that were fun this year,” including: a horse and buggy and the participation of a miniature donkey named “Willy Donka,” as well as a contest put on by Hanover Community Support Services. “Another new unit this year
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said. However, this year, the nonprofit group, with much help from Ashland resident and Randolph-Macon College biology professor Jim Foster and Felix Stevens, the finance director for the Town of Ashland, created a Facebook page that succeeded in enrolling volunteers that made up the parade’s first community marching band. The community band, which was notably christened “Cacophony of The Universe (COTU) Marching Band, performed for the crowds after holding only one rehearsal the night before the event took place. Virginia Blood Services representatives rolled up in their bloodmobile for people who had signed up to donate plasma. In addition to the celebration’s traditional lawn chair,
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CALENDAR | News, Listings 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.
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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.
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.
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accent (I keep thinking it will fade — even just a little — after 12 years in the commonwealth). He wants me to meet his wife, expecting we have stories to share. I got the impression he also wants to hear the similarities in accents. It was a gracious and most pleasant conversation and he and his wife are exactly the type of people we want to welcome to our little piece of the world.
They did it again! Once again, all those involved with the Hanover Tomato Festival exceeded all expectations with their preparations and success in organizing another memorable event. It’s a year-round process and one which takes an incredible amount of planning. Thank you! We are looking forward to No. 40.
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Christy, [who] has been doing this Fourth of July in Ashland for many years, and we absolutely appreciate everything she does because she works very hard on this parade.” Christy, who serves as treasurer on the Center’s board, is chair of the Ashland Fourth of July parade Committee. She has been leading that role on the committee for seven years. “The advertising of it [was mostly done] through Facebook this year, we put up posters [along the roads], and it was in newspapers,” Christy said. “The coordination of all the little aspects that take place – it’s actually a lot!” “Being there and experiencing it, it gives you that feeling, like, how do you even describe that feeling? It’s small-town America at its best; I don’t know if I could go anywhere else and get this special feeling,” Christy said. Alive and patriotic could be one description of the scene along Ashland’s railroad tracks during the July 4 celebration. Yet, another description that would match appropriately to the setting could be simple and bittersweet. However, one golden retriever competing in the patriotic pet contest that was decked out in a canine customized, star-spangled banner outfit and bearing a Bluetooth speaker that blasted the song “Born in the U.S.A” by Bruce Springsteen quickly made it evident that “small-town America” perfectly described the scene.
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GRAL swimming: Tuckahoe Village West at Hanover C.C. 6:00 p.m.
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Legion baseball: Post 284B vs Post 175 at Lee-Davis 7:00 p.m.
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Atlee wins Va. title with help from a friend By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor When Atlee Little League’s softball team went for a walk in a forest near Woodstock, Virginia, Monday morning, head coach Chris Mardigian noticed her team was emotionally flat. It didn’t matter that team had won the first two games of the tournament handily, nor did it matter than it had beat Lebanon, the team it was about to face for the championship, in the winner’s bracket final the day before. The girls just seemed in a bit of a funk. So Mardigian deployed a secret weapon – Hanover baseball player Jack Dragum – who told the girls, via a cell phone speaker to an enrapt audience, to play the game as if it were their last. As soon as the phone call was over, the girls were suddenly singing and dancing and cutting up. They carried that energy to the softball diamond and, with the help of a six-run rally in the sixth inning swamped Lebanon 10-5 to claim the Virginia Juniors softball title. Atlee moves on to the Little League Juniors Southeastern Regional tournament, which begins on July 21 at Rowan Little League in Salisbury, North Carolina. Mardigian needed something or someone to inspire the
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Atlee Little League Juniors softball team joins their hero, Hanover baseball player Jack Dragum, after they returned home from the state Juniors championship tournament in Woodstock Monday. Dragum’s advice helped the team overcome a flat start to their day and rally for a 10-5 victory over Lebanon and the state championship.
team. Since the girls are too old – 12 to 14 years of age – to be bribed with candy, she tried the “someone” option. “We wanted somebody that was experienced in winning state tournaments and in high-pressure situations on the ball field,” Mardigian said. “He told them to play like it’s your
last game ever and just give it all you’ve got right there and leave everything on the field. … Once we hung up the phone, they were pumped up again and went, ‘You know what? If it’s good enough for Jack Dragum, it’s good enough for us.” The upbeat mood carried through the first six innings.
Lebanon was ahead 5-4, and it brought its ace out in the bottom of the sixth to shut Atlee down. Atlee, the District 5 champion, did not roll over, though. The center of its batting order came up and started doing damage. By the time Atlee worked through to the top of its order, the game was all but over.
Lebanon went down in order in the seventh inning to end the game and clinch for this group of Atlee Little League girls its third straight state championship – and its fourth in five years. Atlee drew a bye in the first see ATLEE, pg. 8
• 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. see CAMP, pg. 9
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Post 137 gets past Post 175 for second time By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – For most of the 2017 American Legion season, Mechanicsville Post 175 has found a way to beat its District 11 opponents. Except for one team. For the second time this season, Mechanicsville went up against South Richmond Post 137 in a game Sunday at LeeDavis High School. For the second time, this season Post 175 came up short, falling 5-4 after rallying from a four-run deficit. The loss means that, if the two teams finish the regular season this week tied at the top of the District 11 standings, Post 137 (10-2) will get the top seed in the district tournament which begins Saturday. The loss was extra disappointing for Post 175 (9-2). It trailed 5-3 when it had the bases loaded with no outs in the bottom of the ninth inning. It could manage only one more run. “We were right there again,” said Mechanicsville manager Brandon Powers. “We lost some opportunities. We had opportunities early on.
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round of the tournament. It won its first game, against Prince William, 19-0 Friday. It beat Poquoson 17-0 Saturday and edged Lebanon 5-4 Sunday. “We just hit better today,” Mardigian said of Atlee’s championship-winning effort. “We were more comfortable. Pitching was better today – just everything in general.” The drive back from Woodstock seemed quick: not even backed-up traffic on I81 could spoil the girls’ mood.
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“That last inning hurts. We were sitting pretty. We were right there. … That’s a tough game to lose.” The game began as a pitchers’ duel. Post 137 starter Grant Squyars yielded just three hits, two walks and one run before having to leave in the seventh inning as he reached his maximum pitch count. He struck out eight Post 175 batters. Mechanicsville pitcher Matthew Holler likewise got off to a good start, giving up six hits, two walks and two runs while striking out seven South Richmond players. As his pitch count got high in the seventh inning, he yielded the mound to Carson Box, who gave up three hits, three walks and three runs. “We had the one bad inning and we weren’t able to come back from that,” Powers said. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Post 137 011 000 300 — 5 9 3 Post 175 010 000 012 — 4 8 0 Squyars 6.1, Flanagan 1.2, Baughan 1.0. Holler 6.0, Box 0.0, Dave Lawrence/The Local Diehr 2.0, Smith 1.0. W: Squyars. L: Mechanicsville Post 175 third baseman Shawn Parker (8) slips safely past the tag attempt at first base in the eighth inning of Post Box. S: Baughan. 175’s 5-4 loss to South Richmond Post 137 at Lee-Davis High School Sunday. Parker later scored to make it 5-2.
They had a lot to look forward to, such as an escort back to Atlee Little League by Hanover County Sheriff ’s deputies – and more. “The ride back was incredible,” Mardigian said. “We were excited. We knew we were going to get the escort. … We knew our families were coming to meet us. It wasn’t like we picked up a burger on the way home. We came home together.” And the more? “They’re excited that Jack is coming to meet them.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Locals compete at VMS By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor JAMAICA – Virginia Motor Speedway is a hotbed of racing activity for local drivers. Fifteen locals, eight from Hanover County and seven from King William County, compete in one or more of the track’s four classes. Twelve of those where on the track in its races Saturday night. Chad Champion of Beaverdam finished second in the 25-lap Collision One Limited Stock Car class for the
best local finish of the evening Saturday. He is currently sixth in the class standings. Hanover’s Lance Grady finished third in the 30-lap Budweiser Modified class. Mechanicsville’s Chad Beahr finished fourth in the 30-lap Truckin Thunder Sportsman class. Beahr is third in the class standings. Davis Lipscombe of Mechanicsville finished fifth in the 35-lap Victory Lap Pro Late Models class. He is also fifth in the class standings. Racing resumes at Virginia Motor Speedway Saturday.
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Hanover’s Lance Grady (48) spins through turns three and four in the Budweiser Modifieds race at Virginia Motor Speedway Saturday. Grady finished third behind Williamsburg’s Hunter McClendon and Powhatan’s Joey Polevoy.
Gates open at 4 p.m. with rac- Saturday, Sept. 16. ing starting at 8. Dave Lawrence can be The season wraps up reached at dlawrence@mechlowith championship races on cal.com.
Church Run slips past Ashland By Caroline Naumann For the Hanover Local The fourth meet of the 2017 Greater Richmond Aquatic League summer swim season was off to a rainy start for the Ashland Barracudas as they hosted the Church Run Rockets Wednesday evening. Despite the weather, it was a great meet for both teams. They competed with high energy and enthusiasm, racking up high combined team scores. Church Run finished with a total of 1277 points over Ashland’s 975 points, earning the Rockets their first win of the season. “After a short delay and a rainy start, our swimmers had some great best times and strong swims,” said Church Run head coach Amber White.” Pouring
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rain aside, it was a great meet against a great team.” A best time by Church Run’s Eric Lambert led him to break the record for the 9-10 boys’ 50-yard freestyle with a time of 32.06 seconds. For Ashland, Christine Datovech had another record-breaking night for the Barracudas as she her own record in the 11-12 girls 50 freestyle with a time of 30.09 – just one of many records she has broken for her team this season. The quad winners for Ashland included Paul Datovech, Steven Dinger, Samantha Senfield and Ethan Spencer. The Barracudas also finished with ten swimmers earning triple honors including
Kate Balut, Madison Brown, Christine Datovech, Mark Dinger, Alexander Flanagan, Grace Gordon, Andrew Senfield, Thomas Senfield, Jonathan Waller and Ben Williams. For the Rockets, it was Anna Barrett, Seamus Connell, Eric Lambert, Audrey Lewis, Benjamin Li, George Li, Victoria Li, Jacob Moore and Joseph Neely who earned quad honors. Taking home triple honors for Church run were Hayden Barber, Kayla Boughton, Kelsey Boughton, Veronica Burdsall, Julianna Jett, Mason Jett, Alex Kaplan, Justin Kaplan, Nate Pfeffer and Luke Zalewski. Caroline Naumann can be Nick Liberante for The Local reached at sports@mechlocal. Ashland’s Christine Datovech leads the field as she makes the turn in the 11-12 girls 50-yard backstroke in a GRAL meet against Church Run Wednesday. She placed first in 34:78. com.
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 available 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
nique of the fundamental skills of volleyball: serving, passing, setting, attacking, blocking and defense. This camp will also emphasize game play and advanced game strategy. Advanced campers are expected to have experience playing high school and club volleyball as much of the camp will be focused on game play, not basic rules and skills. Check-in is from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on July 14, followed by an afternoon session from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and another session from 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 15 and 16, with an additional session from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 15 for overnight campers. The cost of the full camp is $315 for day campers and $455 for overnight campers. There is a one-day day camper option for $110. For more information, go to: www.rmcvolleyballcamps. com/beginner_-intermediatecamp.cfm
and another session from 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. • ASHLAND – The com/beginner_-intermediateRandolph-Macon women’s volcamp.cfm leyball program will hold an • ASHLAND – The advanced camp for middle and Randolph-Macon women’s high school players from July 14 volleyball program will an ele- to 16 at Crenshaw Gymnasium. mentary camp for elementary Both boys and girls are welschool players from July 13- come. Overnight sessions are avail14 at Crenshaw Gymnasium. Both boys and girls are wel- able. The advanced camp is come. No previous experience designed to help students is required. The camp is designed for improve consistency and tech-
• ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon football program will hold a Friday Night Lights Prospect Camp for rising ninth through 12th graders on July 14. Check-in at RandolphMacon’s Day Field begins at 4:30 p.m. The camp will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per camper. Campers will receive individual one-on-one instruction from Coach Pedro Arruza and the entire RandolphMacon football coaching staff. Prospects will go through offensive and defensive drills, 1-on-1’s, and competitive stations. Campers should bring athletic gear, cleats and sneakers. For more information, contact: Chase Phillips at 804-4121428 or chasephillips@rmc.edu • MECHANICSVILLE – Lee-Davis High School will host a youth basketball camp for rising third through eighth
graders from July 17-19. Camp sessions will run from 8 a.m. to noon each day. The cost is $75 per camper. For more information, contact Alvin Puller at apuller@ hcps.us or Lisa Beadles at beadlesla@comcast.net
T-shirt and shorts. Water will be provided. In the event of inclement weather, the camp will be held indoors. For more information, contact Atlee head football coach Matt Gray at mjgray@hcps.us or go to http://www.atleefoot• MECHANICSVILLE ballcamps.com/youth-camp. – Atlee High School will hold cfm a non-contact youth football camp for rising first through • ASHLAND – Randolpheighth graders from July 17-21. Macon and Roanoke colleges’ Sessions will run from 9:30 men’s lacrosse programs will a.m. to noon each day. The cost offer a Summer “Futures” is $100. Showcase from July 22-23. The goal of the camp is to The showcase, for boys aged teach the foundation of foot- 13-18, will give lacrosse players ball, focusing on six key ele- a chance to display their talents ments: discipline, team, funda- before college coaches. Check mentals, running, competition in is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on and fun. the 22nd, and the showcase will Campers will be divided run from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. into different groups and will that day. The showcase will run be taught the fundamental from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the skills relating to every offensive 23rd. and defensive position. They The cost is $350. will compete in flag football For more information, go games each day of camp. to http://www.ussportscamps. Campers should bring com/lacrosse/nike/summercleats, gym shoes, sun screen, futures-showcase/
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You say tomato, we say Hanover! By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ECHANICSVILLE – Oscar Watson and Robby Dodd would have been proud. Watson and his beloved Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department started the Hanover Tomato Festival in 1978. Dodd of Dodd’s Acres Farm has supplied the famous Hanover Tomatoes for the event since the beginning. Both are now deceased but the tradition continues and even expanded this year with more Friday evening events, including the Papa John’s Pizza Run. Food vendors were available too. Saturday kicked off with the Hanover Concert Band performing from 9 to 10 a.m. on a stage provided by the E.J. Wade Foundation. The late Henri Moore Jr., who served as assistant fire chief for Hanover Fire-EMS, was honored with the festival being dedicated to him for his service to the county. Donnie West of the Black Creek VFD joined with Cold Harbor Supervisor Scott Wyatt in the presentation to Moore’s family of a plaque designating the special day. Fire Chief Jethro Piland also took part in the dedication ceremony. Joy Monopoli, publisher of Richmond Suburban News,
which includes The Mechanicsville Local and The Hanover Local, welcomed attendees and introduced special guests, including elected officials. On Sunday, Greg Sager, director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation, and Marcy Durrer, recreation program director, said the total estimated attendance on Saturday was 33,600. In 2009, the festival had an all-time record of over 40,000 people flooding into Pole Green Park. “The last of the tomatoes was sold at 2:44 pm.,” Sager said. All proceeds, after expenses, support the Black Creek VFD. Watson spearheaded the festival until his death in September 2012. The Hanover Tomato Festival was a year-round commitment and passion for Watson. When the festival made its debut in1978, it was held at the Black Creek VFD on McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. As it grew, the festival was moved to the grounds of Battlefield Park Elementary School and then to Pole Green Park. The festival is presented by the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, The Mechanicsville Local, Hanover Parks & Recreation, and Herald-Progress. “On to the 40th celebration . . .,” said Sager.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, July 26, 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-11-14(c), AM. 1-17, HANOVER AL INVESTORS, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-11-14(c), Ruby G. and Robert J. Evans, Jr., on GPIN 8705-53-8457, consisting of approximately 4.61 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 GPINs 8705-632719, 8705-63-3613 and 8705-63-5977, consisting of approximately 4.64 acres, which will be added to the area of the original rezoning. The property located on the south line of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) approximately 1,700 feet east of its intersection with Atlee Road (State Route 638) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit offices and an assisted living facility with 48 assisted living bedrooms and 96 independent living units. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-8-17(c), JOY M. AND BILLY T. GOODMAN, JR. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7759-88-2310, consisting of approximately 11.2 acres, and located on the north line of Greenwood Church Road (State Route 657) approximately 0.34 miles west of its intersection with Ashland Road (State Route 666) 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 the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 5.6 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-14-93, AM. 1-17, SAINT SERAPHIM OF SAROV ORTHODOX CHURCH Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to amend the sketch plan to show an accessory cemetery on GPIN 7778-50-4075, consisting of approximately 2.59 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Old Washington Highway (State Route 626) at its intersection with Parrish Lane (private road) 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) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE-11-14, AM. 1-17, HANOVER AL INVESTORS, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-111(3) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an additional building for use as an assisted living and independent living facility on GPINs 8705-53-8457, 8705-63-2719, 8705-63-3613 and 870563-5977, consisting of approximately 9.15 acres, zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential District (B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, zoning pending), and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions. The property is located on the south line of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) approximately 1,700 feet east of its intersection with Atlee Road (State Route 638) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-4-17, HANOVER AL INVESTORS, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a building height taller than permitted on GPINs 8705-63-2719, 8705-63-3613 and 8705-63-5977, consisting of approximately 4.54 acres, zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential District (B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, zoning pending). The property is located on the south line of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) approximately 1,700 feet east of its intersection with Atlee Road (State Route 638) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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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.
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After 39 years, the Hanover Tomato Festival is still the place to go
Volunteers started unloading boxes of Hanover Tomatoes at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Dodd’s Acres Farm supplied 400 boxes. Sara Zimba, right, volunteered for the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, which benefits from the festival.
The grounds of Pole Green Park were filled with folks enjoying the 39th Hanover Tomato Festival.
Julliette Baldwin enjoys one of the children’s rides. Meredith Newcombe, wearing her favorite toppings, runs the last leg of Friday’s Papa John’s Pizza Run for her team, Run-Run-Yum-Yum. Fire Chief Jethro Piland, Hanover Fire-EMS, and Lt. Col. Allen Davidson, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, salute during the presentation of the colors. Ryan Harris, right, rocks his rhythm guitar during a performance with his band, Infinite Monkey Theory.
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