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Local NAACP leaders question schools minority employment By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – Hanover County NAACP leaders voiced their concerns regarding the number of minority employees in Hanover County Public Schools during a public comment period held at the June 11 Hanover County School Board meeting. Hanover NAACP President Eddie Nelson expressed his appreciation at the willingness of Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of schools, to meet with his organization and discuss concerns, but said the problem still exists. “He has heard our concerns, so we cannot say we haven’t been heard,” Nelson said. “We, as minorities, are well aware of the fact that we are under-represented in our school system and want to continue to have that back-and-forth with you.” Robert Barnette is the vice chair of the Hanover NAACP chapter and echoed Nelson’s concerns regarding hiring practices in Hanover schools. “I’m here to advocate for minority hiring in Hanover County,” Barnette said. “One of the first steps in addressing the low
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Robert Barnette, vice chair of the Hanover NAACP, said the low representation of minorities in Hanover County Public Schools is “troubling.”
representation of African Americans … is to acknowledge it exists. We have some in the county that do not acknowledge there is a problem in this area.”
Barnette said education has traditionally been a “tool for institutional racism” and “education must be the first step in eradicating it.” Barnette offered a series of suggested steps for school officials to accept to address the problem he perceives as “troubling.” To increase minority numbers, Barnette recommended the system develop a fiveyear plan to address low minority employment rates and interview at least two qualified minority candidates for each open position. “This does not advocate a quota system, but helps overcome the traditional social segregation of your faculty.” He also suggested the county establish a mentoring program for faculty and staff for professional development and skill enhancement. Barnette said a system that allowed minority educators in Hanover to recruit minority candidates also would benefit efforts to increase participation. He also advocated for the inclusion of diversity in performance reports for prinsee NAACP, pg. 2
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Roger Bourassa, left, and Sue Dibble were elected vice chair and chair of the Hanover County School Board.
Dress code may be reconsidered Dibble, Bourassa elected to lead HCSB By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — Less than a month after being reappointed to a second term on the Hanover County School Board, South Anna District representative Sue Dibble was elected chairman at the Tuesday, June 11, regular
meeting at the Central Office in Ashland. Dibble is completing her first term on the panel and served as board vice chair for the past year. The Hanover businesswoman was nominated by see DRESS, pg. 12
New Bridge at Gaines’ Mill Battlefield connects stories, partners Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — At the Battle of Gaines’ Mill on June 27, 1862, Boatswain’s Creek was an obstacle that separated contending Union and Confederate forces.
Today, thanks to the efforts of local Eagle Scout Wyatt Schneck and dozens of volunteers from Scout Troop 534 and Fort Lee, a new boardwalk at Gaines’ Mill Battlefield allows visitors to safely cross the creek and follow in the footsteps of the soldiers. This project marks part of a larger
effort by the National Park Service in Richmond to create a trail on 300 recently-acquired acres on the Gaines’ Mill Battlefield. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, the park will hold the first public tour to cross the bridge, along with a ribboncutting ceremony.
Part of the park’s popular History at Sunset programs, the tour will begin at 6283 Watt House Rd. in Mechanicsville. “We are so appreciative of what Wyatt, the Scouts, our volunteers from Fort Lee, and the many contributors to this project have accom-
plished,” said Superintendent David Ruth. “Richmond National Battlefield Park has grown by leaps and bounds the past few years, and it is our goal to open up these lands via trails and new signage so the public can connect see BRIDGE pg. 3
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cipals and schools. “We appreciate Dr. Gill meeting with us and we will continue to meet on this issue until our folks are represented in the classrooms as numbers represent us in the
incentives and enforcement. “Ashland by the Numbers” is a report conducted by the town’s department of planning and community development that statistically analyzes Ashland’s population, housing and economy, as well as the community’s education, health and transportation. The report uses graphics and numbers to help understand the town’s context within Hanover County, Greater Richmond and the commonwealth. In other business, Prior also discussed the proposed regulatory update on residential zoning in town, which suggested legal amendments to certain zoning ordinances that assures every town regulation ties back to certain purposes in which the Virginia State Code requires to authorize an ordinance on zoning. The proposed staff update on residential zoning regulations also asked for the review and consideration of the planning commission to recommend the enactment of “incentive zoning” in Ashland. This was due to recent changes in the state code regarding proffered or conditional zoning, combined with language in the comprehensive plan calling for “density bonuses.” Incentive zoning can be explained as a local government taking advantage of its municipality’s increased project density or other benefits and using them as bonuses to incentivize developers to, in return, provide certain features or amenities that are desired by the locality. These features and amenities can include, but aren’t limited to: site design that incorporates the principles of new urbanism and traditional neighborhood development, design of buildings that are both environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient, the preservation of historical sites and housing, as well as affordable housing creation. “Staff is recommending that we take advantage of our authority to enact incen-
tive zoning in Ashland” read the document that the senior planner presented to commissioners on the zoning update. Members were asked to review the update and provide feedback, and, in the future, the planning commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation on the matter; when it would then go the Ashland Town Council for a final public hearing and a decision for whether to adopt it. Ashland Vice Mayor James Murray, who has also been serving as the town council’s liaison to the commission, made his final remarks to the group as a council member. “I don’t want to leave you all, so I am going to do my very best to make this report last forever,” Murray said jokingly. “Of course, I joke – but this is my final time standing before you as a member of council. I plan to come back to every meeting after this to accost you during ‘citizen input’.” Murray, who is leaving his council seat to attend law school, expressed his true enjoyment in his experience working with the committee in the town’s government. “I have been just so honored to be able to work with the planning commission for the past few years, [briefly sitting up there myself]. That confirmed my suspicion that the planning commission is the most difficult, civic responsibility that we have in town – or at least the most consistently difficult responsibility,” he said. Concluding, he applauded members for everything they have done and what they will continue to do for the Town of Ashland. Murray also thanked Rowe and Wright for accepting the responsibilities associated with serving on the planning commission and the town. “I say this sincerely, that I do thank you so much for all of the hard work that you have put in or are about to put in – as it is going to be a lot of hard work.”
county,” Barnette said. Hanover County school officials have upped their efforts in recent years to recruit minorities. Members from the NAACP have been invited to recruitment fairs and trips to historically black colleges have doubled in an effort to find and hire qualified minority candidates. Virginia Department of Education fig-
ures reveal that few localities have employment figures that exactly mirror the number of minority students but Hanover County ranks in the top one-third for its minority representation and student/ teacher ratios among state systems in 2016. Those figures are compiled by the ratio of minority teachers to minority students enrolled in the system.
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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10000 block of Bird Dog Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Orchard Lane, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of Windsor Drive, Mechanicsville. Habitual offender operating a motor vehicle, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9000 block of Staple Lane, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Hanover Grove Boulevard, Mechanicsville. Discharging a weapon along a roadway was reported in the 13000 block of Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier. ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 15000 block of Fountain Road, Ashland. False identify self to law enforcement was reported
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 12000 block of Wildwood Boulevard, Ashland.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9000 block of Hopkins Branch Way, Mechanicsville.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7000 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 4000 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.
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with these incredible places and stories.” Schneck worked closely with Kristen Allen, chief of Cultural and Natural Resources at Richmond National Battlefield Park, for over six months to plan the project, which was completed in early May. National Park Service staff built the foundation of the bridge during a series of volunteer work days utilizing nearly 100 local volunteers, while Schneck and an additional cadre of scouts and volunteers completed the bridge by adding decking boards and curbs. Through Schneck’s fundraising campaign, a number of local organizations provided financial support, including Apache Lumber, Moose Lodges, VFWs, the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, several individual contributors, and a fundraising
Photo: Park volunteer Robert Underwood
Wyatt Schneck of Boy Scout Troop 534 led a large group of volunteers, including a substantial group from Fort Lee, in a project to build a bridge across Boatswain’s Creek on the Gaines’ Mill Battlefield as part of his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project. The bridge connects lands long held by the Park and lands recently acquired to allow visitors access to a greater portion of the Battlefield, once the rest of the trail network expansion is completed.
dinner organized by Schneck. The Mechanicsville Home Depot also donated materials and a generator. The Battle of Gaines’ Mill, part of the Seven Days Battles that occurred near Richmond in 1862, was Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s first major vic-
tory during the Civil War, and it was one of the costliest days in American history at that time. For more information, contact the Richmond National Battlefield Park at 804-2261981, or visit www.nps.gov/ rich or www.Facebook.com/ RichmondNPS.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CAROL BLUNT Carol Ann Blunt, 52, of Elmont, passed away on July 6, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Alvin and Ella Seay. She worked at Bundle of Joy Child Care as Director for over 20 years. Carol is survived by her husband, H.T. Blunt; son, Ryan Blunt (Molly); daughter, Ashton Blunt; five and a half grandchildren; brothers, Roy Seay (Lori) and Alvin Seay. A graveside service was held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2017, in Kenwood United
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fully on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville. A Celebration of Life service to reminisce and honor the life of sweet Cheryl will be conducted T h u r s d a y, HERBERT July 20, 2017, 2 p.m., at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Road, in Richmond. A reception will follow services. Please visit Cheryl’s Everlasting Memorial at nelsenashland. com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be designated to Bon Secours Hospice. Memorials can be made online at www.bsvaf.org/ supporthospice or mailed to the Bon Secours Richmond Foundation, 7229 Forest Ave., Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23226.
Fred G. Lawson Sr., 84, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017. He was the son of the late George and Emma Lawson of Cripple Creek. Fred also was preceded in death by his siblings, James, Eugene, Beulah, Mae, Bill, Roy, Pearl and Charlie. He was retired from UPS Freight with over 40 years of service. Fred was a devoted member of Hopeful Baptist Church. He loved gardening and making apple butter. He is survived by his wife, Nancy H. Lawson; children, Fred Lawson Jr., Cheryl Lawson and Gary Lawson (Patricia); and granddaughters, Ashley, Amanda and Erin. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Hopeful Baptist Church at 14340 Hopeful Church Road in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 276, Montpelier, VA 23192. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory
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ANNE SAUNDERS Anne Jarvis Saunders, 89, of Richmond and Currituck, North Carolina, died Friday, July 7, 2017. A native of Moyock, North Carolina, Anne attended Greensboro College and graduated from RPI, presently known as Virginia SAUNDERS Commonwealth University. She was a 55-year member of Westhampton United Methodist Church and a long-standing member of the Tuckahoe Women’s Club and Richmond Tri Club. She is survived by a son, Rob Saunders, and his wife, Mary Ann of Chesapeake; a daughter, Emily Saunders of Richmond; two grandchildren, Martin Saunders and his wife, Cecelia of Baltimore, and Christina Saunders of Richmond. Anne nurtured a lifelong love of music and enjoyed tennis, bridge and trips to the beach with friends. She had a love for continual learning and travel. Most of all, she enjoyed time spent with her extended family at the cottage on Currituck Sound. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2017, in the Fellowship Hall at The Hermitage at Cedarfield at 2300 Cedarfield Parkway in Richmond. There also was a memorial service from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017, at Pilmoor Memorial United Methodist Church at 192 Courthouse Road in Currituck, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bob and Anne Saunders Scholarship Fund at Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005 or to the charity of your choice.
KEITH WALDROP Keith Pendleton Waldrop, beloved father and Pop, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 6, WALDROP 2017. Born February 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Richard Nelson Waldrop and Carrie Bessie Wickham Waldrop. He was predeceased on April 23, 2017, by the love of his life, Barbara Dee Bowles Waldrop, with whom he shared over 64 extraordinary years. Keith also was predeceased by five older brothers, Richard Glen Waldrop, John Allen Waldrop, Claude Gwaltney Waldrop, Raymond Nelson Waldrop and Herbert Franklin Waldrop. A lifelong resident of Hanover County, Keith was born and raised in Montpelier on his family’s farm that has been in operation since the mid-19th century, when his great-grandfather purchased the property. A farmer by trade and a consummate gentleman at heart, he was Senior Partner of his beloved Kee-Barb farm, where he and Barbara worked side-by-side. He raised wheat, corn, tobacco, hogs, Black Angus cattle, and sheep. Keith built a thriving hay business in the early 1970s that is still in operation today. He thought of his hay customers as family and their warm-hearted relationships have lasted for over five decades. In addition to farming, Keith worked for The Virginia Crop Reporting Agency and for the U.S. Department of Agriculture as state supervisor for the Virginia Statistician Office for 37 years. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Dark Fired Tobacco Association and a member of the Board of Directors for the Sun-cured Tobacco Marketing Cooperative
for 50 years, where he also served as President and Marketing Manager. Keith was a member of the Virginia Thoroughbred Horse Association, where he enjoyed seeing the horses run. He loved the western Hanover community and was active in many organizations, including: The Hanover Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation (ASCS) Agency- Farm Service Agency, the Montpelier Ruritan Club, where he served as president, the Montpelier Jaycees Club, the Hanover County Farm Bureau, and he served on the Board of Directors for The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. Keith and Barbara were a remarkable couple. One was rarely seen without the other and they never knew a stranger. They opened their hearts and home to family and friends for countless celebrations. Their funloving nature and warm hospitability endeared them to everyone. Together, they raised their two children and over 25 foster children. Keith loved his family more than words can describe and he instilled in his children and grandchildren a deep sense of faith, a strong work ethic, and a cheerful approach to life. Keith is survived by his daughter, Tricia Miller Melton, and her husband, Charles; his son, Wayne Keith Waldrop, and his wife, Deanna; and Patricia Graham, whom he thought of as a daughter. Keith is also survived by his precious grandchildren, whom he loved dearly and who loved their Pop in return, Lauren Miller Bischoff and her husband, William, Richard Grayson Waldrop, Ashley Brooke Miller, Claire Waldrop Jackson and her husband, Blake, and Taylor McKenzie Miller. He also is survived by two sistersin-law, Janie Cross Bowles and Ida Keeton Waldrop. The family thanks Cindy Adams for her tender care and the vast numsee OBITUARIES, pg. 5
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ber of family and friends who brightened his last days with constant visits, food, and prayers. Keith was a faithful member of Hopeful Baptist Church for over 80 years. He sang in the church choir and in the Hopeful Six sextet, which he greatly enjoyed. He also served numerous years as a Deacon, Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher, Trustee, and on various church
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“Crews are aggressively attacking the fire and are making significant progress toward extinguishment. Firefighters are using water tankers to bring in water to fight the fire because there are no hydrants in the area. Crews operating at the scene are Engines 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, Truck 13, Tankers 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, Medic 10, Medic 15-3, Medic 16-2 and mutual aid resources from Goochland County Fire and Rescue. Crews will be on the scene for an undetermined amount of time.” Firefighters were on-site until about 8 p.m. Battalion
Chief Gregory Martin said it took “four hours to mark it [the fire] under control.” Williams praised the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. for funding positions to help in staffing Station 9 in Rockville. Having those positions filled, he continued, “really made a difference.” “The cooperation between counties is was incredible,” Williams said. Goochland fire crews joined in fighting the fire, while Henrico served as a backup for calls in Hanover.
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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ROCKVILLE – “Our guys were great; these guys are making a difference.” That’s what Battalion Chief Jason Williams said Thursday following the massive fire that took place Monday, July 10, at an 8,000square-foot home in Rockville. The residence is located in the 12000 block of Walnut Hill Drive. As of Thursday, a cause for the fire had not been determined as investigators with Hanover Fire-EMS continued to work the scene. On Tuesday, July 11, Williams said that the investigation “may take two to three days. God bless our firefighters when they’re out working in this heat.” Firefighters were battling the blaze in near 100-degree temperature while wearing protective apparel and carrying equipment, which added to the danger of heat-related illness. The call was received around 11:45 a.m. July 10. When crews arrived, Williams said, they found the house “with heavy fire conditions in the garage that was spreading rapidly.” “Everyone was out of the home upon the arrival of fire crews,” he added. That Monday afternoon he had posted on the Hanover Fire-EMS Facebook page that
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Hanover Master Gardeners attend 30th annual Master Gardener College
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Master Gardener College attendees were, from left, Mary Wagner, Sherry Giese, Buz Sawyer, Sammye Daou, Barb Sawyer, Emily Gianfortoni, Belinda Flournoy, Pattie Bland and Christy Brennan.
BLACKSBURG -- Nine Hanover Master Gardeners attended the 2017 Master Gardener College held June 22-25 on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg. Pattie Bland, Christy Brennan, Sammye Daou, Belinda Flournoy, Emily Gianfortoni, Sherry Giese, Barb Sawyer, Buz Sawyer and Mary Wagner attended the 30th anniversary Master Gardener College. About 300 Master Gardeners from across the state gathered in Blacksburg. The continuing education event, held annually in June, includes plenary sessions and concurrent workshops and lectures on a variety of horticultural, environmental and ecological topics. On the Thursday preceding the official start of Master Gardener College are pre-
conference trips, tours and workshops on campus and in the New River Valley. Also annually, an Advanced Master Gardener training is staged, this year for Land Care Stewards. This training rotates on a three-year schedule with Tree Steward and Water Steward trainings. Those interested in becoming a Hanover Master Gardener are encouraged to contact the Hanover Extension Office at 804-7524310 or hanovervolunteer@vt.edu. Classes are held annually. Hanover Master Gardeners are available to answer horticultural and landscaping questions and for public speaking engagements. Information submitted by Laura MaxeyNay, extension agent.
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When is disciplining a child going too far? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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itnessing a young child getting smacked in the mouth by someone that I would assume to be a relative was alarming. The recent incident left me stunned and speechless (and that is very rare). When is disciplining a child going too far? Granted, the child’s outburst occurred at an inopportune time, but, nonetheless, the immediate reaction seemed a bit extreme. I wondered: Should this behavior be reported? If someone would respond to a child’s scream
in public, what happens at home? I do believe in disciplining a child and “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” I’ve never been a parent, so I’m not going to act as if I have the knowledge Dr. Benjamin Spock did when his famous book, “Baby and Child Care,” was like the gospel for decades. It may still be. I’ve watched friends teach their children well so that they became well-behaved adolescents, teens and adults. And, on the other side, I’ve seen some fail miserably. When you grow up in a community named Hedgeview because of the well-manicured hedges, you know that means switches are readily available when someone (that would be me) erred in judg-
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ment. Doesn’t that sound better than saying I had a tendency to be a mean kid?! Did I end up with issues because my parents corrected me? No. At least I didn’t get the “This hurts me more than you” line. Mom was the primary disciplinarian. If Dad was involved, I had really pushed the boundaries. But, as usual, I digress. Seeing a toddler receiving what I considered severe discipline is an image I won’t soon forget. Kids will be kids and that includes making noises and/or talking when they wish to express themselves. Teach your children well, but keep in mind they deserve to be treated in a manner that doesn’t include harsh physical punishment.
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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.
Thursday, Aug. 10 Rising seniors at Patrick Henry High School are reminded to sign up for the Boot Camp, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The event provides an opportunity to learn more about the college application process. Topics include paying for college, scholarships, essay writing, ordering transcripts, and Common App. RSVP is required to attend. To register, go to https:// goo.gl/forms/OpmENQJNoIa4DSUi2.
Saturday, Aug. 11 The John Marshall High School Class of 1957 will hold its 60th Reunion from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Historical Society’s Bluford Room at 428 N. Blvd. in Richmond. Those interested in attending are encouraged to call Steven Pugh at 804-240-3443 or Judy Morris at 804-740-3030.
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Post 175 wins district tournament opener By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – While tied with South Richmond Post 137 in the regular season standings, Mechanicsville Post 175 was seeded second going into the American Legion District 11 tournament which began Sunday. That mean Post 175 needed to get a strong performance from its pitching staff as it worked its way through the tournament’s double elimination format. Mechanicsville got just that Sunday night at Lee-Davis when it hosted Chesterfield Post 186 in a first-round game. Starting pitcher Rob Whitfield gave his team seven innings, yielding just two hits and four walks while striking out 10 and allowing no runs in a 10-2 victory. “He did his job. He did what was asked of him,” said Post 175 manager Brandon Powers. “He came out here and threw seven strong innings. That was good baseball to watch.” The significance is that Post 175 loses only one pitcher for the next three or four games, and that Whitfield will be available on four days rest Friday if needed in a potential district 11 championship game. Whitfield didn’t win the game by himself. He had a lot of offensive help with a six-run first inning and four hits by
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Mechanicsville Post 175 pitcher Rob Whitfield gave his team a strong start, giving up just two hits, no runs and four walks while striking out 10 in Post 175’s 10-2 win over visiting Chesterfield Post 186 at Lee-Davis High School Sunday.
Post 175 leadoff batter Dalton Davis. Davis, a center fielder, scored two runs and knocked in a pair of runs in five plate appearances. Post 175 right fielder Canon
Lambert continued displaying plenty of power. Lambert hit a home run and a double for a run and three RBI against Post 186. He has had a great season despite not swinging a bat since
August. “It’s been a big transition coming from not playing,” Lambert said. “That was the hardest thing, getting my swing back, but it didn’t take much
time at all. It’s all muscle memory. I’ve been doing it all my life.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
• ASHLAND – Randolph-Macon and Roanoke colleges’ men’s lacrosse programs will offer a Summer “Futures” Showcase from July 22-23. The showcase, for boys aged 13-18, will give lacrosse players a chance to display their talents before college coaches. Check in is from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on the 22nd, and the showcase will run from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. that day. The showcase will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 23rd. The cost is $350. For more information, go to http://www.ussportscamps.com/lacrosse/ nike/summer-futuresshowcase/ • MECHANICSVILLE – Lee-Davis High School will host a youth football camp for rising third see CAMP, pg. 9
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Local resources help wrestlers become champions By Monica Hunsaker For the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover has become hub for young wrestling talent, thanks in-part to some characters who have turned their love for the sport and unique skills into real support. From specialized training and coaching, to facilities that provide a space to practice yearround, wrestlers from surrounding middle and high schools have a unique set of tools available to help them excel – that is, as long as they are willing to work relentlessly. Hanover County offers those who are willing to work relentlessly a number of resources year-round to help them develop successful careers: among those resources are Hanover Hawkeye Wrestling Club in Ashland and Mike’s Olympic Gym in Mechanicsville. For those behind the scenes, it’s a labor of love. Chad Harris, Dave Epperly and Robert Buchanan founded Hanover Hawkeye Wrestling Club in 2009 with a simple mission: to give all local wrestlers the best opportunity to grow. At first lacking space, they put their vision to work holding practice at Oak Knoll Middle School. In 2011 the Hawkeyes acquired a space to call home in the Hanover County Airpark. “This is a labor of love, not a profitable business. We just aim to keep the doors open for the kids year-round,” said Buchanan a USA Wrestling Bronze-Certified coach “It’s particularly rewarding to see kids who started with us qualifying for states.” Buchanan largely credits Hawkeye head coach, Gabe LaVey for the club’s success. “He’s a tremendous influence on the kids,” Buchanan said. “He’s young, so he’s very
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in-tune with them and keeps them motivated.” The proof lies in the achievements of LaVey’s wrestlers. Three of his freshman – Lee-Davis 160-pounder Andy Aldridge; Atlee 113-pounder Evan Buchanan (Group 5A runner-up) and Hanover 126pounder Josh Epperly – earned a place at the state tournament this year, with two moving onto their respective finals and one, Aldridge, earning a Group 5A state title. Hawkeye upperclassmen also found success. Hanover junior David Hoover also earned the Group 4A 138-pound state championship, partially as a result of LaVey’s guidance. Hanover senior Carson Allen, a 152-pounder, went undefeated until his Group 4A state semifinal match against Smithfield’s Tyler Sharon, finishing the year with conference and regional championships and third in the state. Aldridge, Allen, Buchanan and Hoover all earned firstteam All-Metro honors. Aldridge won his state title
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Left, Hanover Hawkeye Wrestling coach Gabe LaVey (standing) didn’t let his Atlee colors prevent him from cheering on one of his mentees, Lee-Davis 160-pounder Andy Aldridge (above), to a VHSL Group 5A state championship on Feb. 18.
in dramatic fashion, waiting until the last second – or, more accurately, last two second – of the match to break a tie with a takedown. LaVey said his nerves were worse watching that match than they had ever been during his own days of competing because of the special connection he shares with his wrestlers. “I sweat and bleed with them and that builds a close relationship,” he said. It wasn’t that long ago that LaVey was in their shoes. As a wrestler at Hanover High School, LaVey won a state championship his junior year and was ranked 14th in the nation his senior year before going on to wrestle at North Carolina State University in 2011. LaVey is largely driven by a desire to mirror the influences of his own coaches growing up. But he knows coaching only takes an athlete so far. In such
a highly competitive sport as wrestling, it is crucial the athlete understands he must work talent relentlessly. “You can’t get to the level of [Josh] Epperly, [Evan] Buchanan, or Aldridge unless you’re a special kind of individual,” Buchanan said. It is commitment and confidence that he says sets wrestlers apart from other athletes. While many juggle multiple sports, wrestlers tend to commit solely to it, staying involved yearround with clubs like Hanover Hawkeye Wrestling and traveling to compete. Wrestlers also possess a unique confidence vital to their dominance. “They’re not afraid to do anything, because fear of failure doesn’t hold them back,” Buchanan said. “They understand it’s part of coming back better.” The club a instills in its
members that realization that painful situations are unavoidable and in them one must be able to persevere, even when it feels impossible. This mentality breeds an athlete who thrives in situations that would crush most. LaVey is motivated by these kids. “The ones who show up – and you can tell that wrestling is the one thing on their minds – are a magnet for me, even if they aren’t winning,” LaVey said. He realizes there is only so much he can do, though. “At the end of the day, I’ve done everything I can to prepare them and I just have to sit there and watch,” he said. In wrestling, the stronger competitor has a major advantage. But there’s a lot more to that strength than simply lifting weights. The key is power, or having strength and speed. For
proof, one only needs to look at Aldridge. “As a ninth grader, [he’s] stronger and can display his strength faster than most seniors, which gives him a huge competitive advantage,” said Mike Craven, owner of Mike’s Olympic Gym. Since opening his doors in 1983, Craven has worked with all types of athletes, but he said wrestlers are a favorite. His understanding of their particular needs has made his performance facility a training staple for wrestlers from a variety of local middle and high schools who willing to do the work to reach their performance peak. Aldridge and King William wrestler David Jones, the Group 2A 182-pound state champion, have reaped the benefits of a more explosive performance on the mats as a result of commitsee WRESTLERS, pg. 9
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through eighth graders from July 24-27. Camp sessions will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. For more information, contact Ryan Turnage at ryanc.turnage@gmail.com.
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Hanover Country Club’s Maddie Medei swims to a second-place finish in the super varsity division of the 9-10 girls 100-yard freestyle in a meet with Tuckahoe Valley West Wednesday.
Hanover Country Club, Kings Charter earn wins By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s regular season is winding down, with one regular season meet left to go. Champs will be held at SwimRVA – also known as the Collegiate School Aquatic Center – on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. Swimmers 12-and-under will be featured in Champs competition that Saturday, while those 13-and-over will swim that Sunday. All teams have their sights on qualifying more swimmers for Champs in the final regu-
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ting the time and effort to regularly training with Craven. “It’s real typical to see wrestlers do circuit-type training where they go from station to station, and most of the rep
lar-season meet of the season, which was held last night after this edition went to press. But many had good nights in their fifth regular-season meets Wednesday. Kings Charter’s team won its first meet of the season, and Hanover Country Club won its second. Despite a number of individual achievements over the season, the Tidal Waves eagerly sought a team win. The Kings Charter team earned it with an 1180-920 win over visiting Wellesley. “It’s definitely been crazy to see the improvement,” said Kings Charter head coach Tristan Amatruda. “You kind
of get that every year. … It’s been a lot more so this year just because of the amount of new swimmers we had coming in this year.” Hanover Country Club’s strength has been in the number of young swimmers it has – who are likewise improving as the season progresses. “We’re pretty heavy with kids who will be competing [in Champs] on Saturday,” said Hanover Country Club head coach Leslie Nuckols. “We’re doing pretty well. We’re 3-2, and our two losses were by less than 20 points apiece.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
ranges, whatever the rep scheme is in that station, a lot of times they are encouraged to push to failure,” Craven said. “The problem with that is if you’ve got three two-minute rounds like you’ve got in wrestling, and in those two-minute rounds there are movement patterns that can be classified as high-power
movements like shooting for a takedown.” As in Aldridge’s case, wrestlers may need to find that power at the end of a round or match. “These wrestlers need to have a certain percent of their weight training where whatever they’re lifting, whatever the weight is
• MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee High School’s girls volleyball program will hold a volleyball clinic from July 24-26 for girls aged 9 to 18 in Atlee’s main gym. Sessions will run from 6 to 9 p.m. each night. Cost is $90 for the first child and $45 for each additional sibling. For more information, contact Atlee head girls volleyball coach Curtis Carpenter at curtis.f.carpenter@gmail.com • ASHLAND – Patrick Henry High School will hold an all-day youth football camp Monday and Tuesday for youths aged 6 to 14. The camp, which will run from 6 to 8 p.m. each day, will give football prospect a chance to showcase their skills and talent. The camp will follow an NFL combine format the first day and feature offensive and defensive position drills and offer a punt-pass-kick challenge on Tuesday. Cost is $40. Walk-up registration begins at 5 p.m. Monday For more information or to register, contact Patrick Henry assistant football coach Randy Anderson at randerson@hcps. us.
on the bar, they’ve got to be able to prove they can make the bar move faster,” Craven said. “In doing so, by doing a set number of reps where the bar speed never gets slower, you’re teaching the athlete to be very sport-specific to have explosive movement patterns.” The training pays off in con-
• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s softball program will hold a Revolution softball camp from Monday, July 24, to Thursday, July 27. The camp, which will be conducted by RandolphMacon head softball coach Kevin Proffitt, is designed to help athletes learn, develop, and enhance their skills in all phases of the sport. There are three options available for campers: day camp, extended day camp and overnight camp. Fees are $295 for the day camp, $375 for the extended day camp, and $475 for the overnight camp. Check-in for overnight campers runs from noon to 1 p.m. Monday. Check-in for day and extended day campers is from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. Day campers should be dropped off at 9 a.m. each successive day and picked up at 4 p.m. every day. Extended day campers should be dropped off at 9 a.m. each successive day and picked up at 8:30 p.m. each day. All campers will check out at 4 p.m. Thursday at the softball diamond. For more information, go to: http://summersoftballcamp. com/softball-camp/randolphmacon-college-softball-camp/
Traditional Campers (aged 814). Sessions will run Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon for Diamond Rats and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Traditional Campers. Sessions for all campers will run from 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Fees are $125 for Diamond Rats and $200 for Traditional Campers. For more information, go to: www.jacketdiamondcamps. com/summer-camp.cfm or contact Randolph-Macon head baseball coach Ray Hedrick at (804) 752-7303 or rhedrick@ rmc.edu
• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College will hold its Jacket Diamond Youth Baseball Camp for youth baseball players at Hugh Stephens Field at Estes Park from July 24-28. The goal of the camps is to help campers improve their skills on the diamond. There will be two age groups: Diamond Rats (youths aged 5-7) and
• ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s men’s basketball program will hold a Shooting Camp in Crenshaw Gymnasium from Friday, July 28, to Sunday, July 30. The camp, for boys aged 10 to 18, gives campers the opportunity to focus on improving their shooting skills. Emphasis is placed on technique, footwork, shooting drills, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, shooting games, free throw shooting and post/ perimeter shooting. Overnight and commuter camp options are available. Check in is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, followed by a session from 3 to 9 p.m. for all campers. Camp sessions are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday. The cost is $250 for overnight campers and $200 for extended day campers. For more information, go to http://overtimeathletics.wixsite. com/randolphmacon/shooting-camp
fidence among his underclassmen wrestlers. “They don’t have to be very big in size to have power,” Craven said. “They’re stronger than seniors. They can walk in here and prove it. … They’re more physical. And they know they’re more physical.” Like LaVey, Craven finds his
passion for his work is driven by athletes like Jones and Aldridge. “These wrestlers have more mental toughness than any other athlete,” Craven said. “They’ll go through a wall for you.” Monica Hunsaker can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
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Public workshops have been scheduled to solicit citizen input; comments from the meetings will be summarized and forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration when formulating recommendations to update the Comprehensive Plan. The scheduled workshops will consist of the same subject matter and held at various locations and dates to provide options for attending:
July 27, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan update, 2017 Elmont Elementary School, 12007 Cedar Lane, Ashland, VA 23005
July 31, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan update, 2017 Chickahominy Middle School, 9450 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
August 9, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan update, 2017 Patrick Henry High School, 12449 West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland, VA 23005
August 10, 2017 6:30 P.M.
Public workshop on the Comprehensive Plan update, 2017 Lee-Davis High School, 7052 Mechanicsville Tnpk., Mechanicsville, VA23111
Copies of the current Comprehensive Plan and information on the Comprehensive Plan update, 2017, are available to review in the Hanover County Planning Office, Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia and the Hanover County website at www.hanovercounty.gov/199/Comprehensive-Plan Please contact the Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with any questions. All interested parties are invited to attend. David P. Maloney Director of Planning
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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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Chickahominy District representative Bob Hundley and was elected by a unanimous vote with one abstention. She thanked her fellow board members for their confidence and acknowledged the sacrifices made by her family since her appointment. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support tonight, and I look forward to carrying on the good work that we’ve worked for as a team,” Dibble said. “I’d like to thank my family for allowing me to serve the Hanover community. I know I spend more time away from home than we would like, but it’s important that we give back to the community.” Mechanicsville District representative and first term member Roger Bourassa was elected vice chair for the upcoming year. After revising the current policy regarding appropriate dress in Hanover County Public
Schools last month, a number of parents and students took advantage of the public comment period to express their opposition to the new policy. The policy was approved with changes recommended by an advisory committee formed to study the existing policy. Students, teachers and staff members comprised that panel and the board unanimously approved the changes last month. A packed meeting room comprised of students, parents and other supporters applauded as speaker after speaker objected to the policy as too restrictive and not realistic with its parameters. Carrie Lindley is the parent of an 11-year-old daughter, and said the new policy enforcement “will have a negative impact on the body image and self-esteem of our girls.” She cited part of the directive that disallows shorts that do not meet the requirement that the garment should reach the outstretched fingertip of the
student’s hand. “The majority of shorts will fail to meet this standard,” Lindley said. “To enforce this standard across-the-board, principals may be placed in a position of having to pull 25 to 50 percent of their female students out of class.” Lindley also noted the stress factor associated with a policy that doesn’t clearly define expectations in a realistic fashion. “Most girls will learn to live with the anxiety of being in violation while continuing to wear clothes they know are not protected by the code,” she said. “With the social and cultural pressures our girls already face, I’m distressed that the school board would take a position that encourages girls to focus on their bodies in this way,” Lindley added. She also said the new policy forces girls to combat body image issues and makes them feel different at a time when being like everyone else is important. “It makes them think each
morning to an unhealthy degree about how their bodies will look in an outfit,” she said. “It makes them stand out at a time when they most want to blend in.” Josephine Kronenberg, a rising fifth-grader at Cool Springs Elementary School, said back to school shopping has gotten more difficult since the policy change. On a recent shopping trip, Kronenberg discovered that only 12 out of the 40 dresses she examined fit standards for the new dress code. She surveyed her friends and found that one outfit that fits the standards for one child may not work for another. “Do you think that’s fair?” she asked. “No,” she selfreplied. Kronenberg also objected to the policy’s obvious lack of restrictions on boys’ acceptable wear. “The boys have no trouble at all finding items for school,” she said. The policy also disallows leggings to be worn with shirts and requires they be covered
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Tracey Rennie said girls in Hanover schools are being forced to wear uncomfortable clothes, while boys are not subjected to the same strict dress code. She was accompanied by a group of girls who displayed banned outfits under the new dress code revisions.
Speaker after speaker expressed concerns regarding the new policy, many of the accompanied by students wearing banned items. Dibble acknowledged the speakers and their concerns and suggested the board take another look at the revised policy. She said the policy was revised at the behest of a number of parents and students who complained about the inconsistency of the current policy. “The idea was that we would develop more consistent and clear guidance, and, last month, the board did approve this dress code,” Dibble said. “But, it’s obvious to me that there’s still some interest in looking at this dress code and there are still concerns and we possibly have not met our goal of providing clear guidance.” Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of HCPS, said he would refer the matter to appropriate staff and report back to the school board.
with skirts or shorts. Kronenberg said many students participate in sports or run before school and leggings are the perfect choice for those days. Parent Tracey Rennie took to the podium accompanied by a group of girls dressed in outfits banned by the new policy. “How are these outfits revealing their bodies in a sexually suggestive manner?” she asked. “This dress code does not allow these girls to wear the vast majority of athletic clothes on the market today.” Rennie also objected to a perceived sexism in the policy. “This is a double standard and means the boys get to wear comfortable clothes to school and our girls don’t.” At one point in the comment period, one speaker summoned people in the audience who were currently wearing clothes banned in the new guidelines to stand. Most of the audience rose.
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