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Council OKs resolution supporting western bypass

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Ashland Town Council’s stakes are now raised regarding its position on a path for the DC2RVA highspeed railroad being proposed by the commonwealth in part of a larger federal rail project.

At a special recessed meeting on Friday, Oct. 20, council adopted a new resolution

that endorsed an option that removes all threat to Ashland through a plan that routes the railroad tracks west of the municipality.

Earlier in the ongoing state-mandated process to decide the railway’s route through the project sector effecting the 23005 zip code, now of which is nearing its end, council members had rescinded a letter written by

Town Manager Joshua Farrar that recommended the “western bypass” option in efforts to explore alternatives partnering with Hanover County/Town of Ashland.

Council’s Oct. 20 official endorsement of the western bypass came after the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ passing of a resolution on Wednesday, Oct. 11, regarding its stance in the matter, which

recommended supporting the “3-2-3” option.

After conversations concerning revisions needed with the resolution’s language and clarity, a motion was made to recess the Tuesday, Oct. 17, regular town council meeting to 6 p.m. Oct. 20, where a special council meeting was continued to finalize the document’s edits, so it could be see COUNCIL, pg. 2

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Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, welcomed attendees to the Fall Fellowship Festival his office hosted Saturday at the government complex in Hanover. Sean Davis and Angela KellyWiecek, vice chair and chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, listen. Story on page 5.

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- It’s never too early to begin budget discussions, and the Hanover County School Board got a jump on the process as it held its pre-budget public hearing at last week’s meeting in Ashland.

Only one speaker took advantage of the opportunity to outline future budgetary goals before the board begins formal work on the document later this year.

At its annual workshop session on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the board outlined its budgetary goals for the upcoming process.

Hanover Professional Educators (HPE) new president Bill Callahan told school board members that his members would be polled at a later date to assess specific issues for this year’s budget, but presented a preliminary outline of his organization’s goals for the

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upcoming budget process that begins with a formal budget presentation in December.

Callahan said his concerns see BUDGET, pg. 1

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Vol. 3 No. 15 | Richmond Suburban News | October 25, 2017

Council OKs resolution supporting western bypass

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

ASHLAND -- Ashland Town Council’s stakes are now raised regarding its position on a path for the DC2RVA highspeed railroad being proposed by the commonwealth in part of a larger federal rail project.

At a special recessed meeting on Friday, Oct. 20, council adopted a new resolution

that endorsed an option that removes all threat to Ashland through a plan that routes the railroad tracks west of the municipality.

Earlier in the ongoing state-mandated process to decide the railway’s route through the project sector effecting the 23005 zip code, now of which is nearing its end, council members had rescinded a letter written by

Town Manager Joshua Farrar that recommended the “western bypass” option in efforts to explore alternatives partnering with Hanover County/Town of Ashland.

Council’s Oct. 20 official endorsement of the western bypass came after the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ passing of a resolution on Wednesday, Oct. 11, regarding its stance in the matter, which

recommended supporting the “3-2-3” option.

After conversations concerning revisions needed with the resolution’s language and clarity, a motion was made to recess the Tuesday, Oct. 17, regular town council meeting to 6 p.m. Oct. 20, where a special council meeting was continued to finalize the document’s edits, so it could be see COUNCIL, pg. 2

HCSO honors partners and volunteers

Photo courtesy of Sgt. James R. Cooper

Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, welcomed attendees to the Fall Fellowship Festival his office hosted Saturday at the government complex in Hanover. Sean Davis and Angela KellyWiecek, vice chair and chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, listen. Story on page 5.

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Preliminary budget requests submitted

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

ASHLAND -- It’s never too early to begin budget discussions, and the Hanover County School Board got a jump on the process as it held its pre-budget public hearing at last week’s meeting in Ashland.

Only one speaker took advantage of the opportunity to outline future budgetary goals before the board begins formal work on the document later this year.

At its annual workshop session on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the board outlined its budgetary goals for the upcoming process.

Hanover Professional Educators (HPE) new president Bill Callahan told school board members that his members would be polled at a later date to assess specific issues for this year’s budget, but presented a preliminary outline of his organization’s goals for the

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Callahan said his concerns see BUDGET, pg. 1

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HANOVER -- Every three years the Hanover County Board of Supervisors authorizes a Citizens Survey, which is formulated, distributed and tabulated by the National Research Center Inc. Last month, 1,500 surveys were mailed to randomly-

selected households and 700 other households received invitations to take the survey online.

If you did not receive a mailed copy of the Hanover County 2017 Citizens Survey, or an invitation to take it online, you can still take the survey. Go the county web-

site at www.hanovercounty.gov and look for the story under Recent News.

The survey is expected to be available online through Thursday, Oct. 26.

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of choices that the CAC is least objected to was an option for a “three track trench,” if the decision is to construct tracks in Ashland below grade. They also listed an alternative for a western bypass “with requested modifications,” if the decision is to construct tracks through a bypassed pathway.

The committee’s recommendations were submitted to the Commonwealth Transportation Board, which will make the final call on which alternative route to go with in the Ashland area of the DC2RVA proposal’s project corridor.

It is expected that the DRPT will make a recommendation in December and the Federal Railroad Administration will have a final record of decision in early 2019, serving as the end of the current draft environmental impact statement (DEIS) review process.

While the 3-2-3 option would have the least shortterm impact on both communities, council’s resolution states that the 3-2-3 alternative would “In fact, leave a cloud of uncertainty over the Town of Ashland.”

The document cites the following reasons for council’s rejection of the 3-2-3 alternative:

Increases the average automobile delay for the Thompson Street/England Street crossing from its 2015 status of 12 hours per day to a year 2045 status of 41 hours per day.

An operations simula-

tion concluded that the infrastructure of having two main tracks in Fredericksburg and/ or Ashland would result in a capacity insufficient for the number of trains projected to operate in the corridor in 2045.

The inevitability of a third track through Ashland due to increased development in the suburban service areas surrounding Ashland which will severely limit any opportunities for reasonable consideration of bypass alternatives in the future.

Not being viable according to the DEIS, and only postponing an inevitable decision that will ensure downtown Ashland’s destruction by a putting a third track through the center of it.

In addition, CSX owns the rail lines and publicly stated how it would attempt a veto on the 3-2-3 option due to its belief that it would negatively impact on-time performance of freight deliveries.

Lastly, the resolution states, “We strongly request that all community, state and federal entities continue to explore any and all alternatives that limit the impact of the project on the community, and identify viable and minimally destructive alternatives to meet project needs in the Ashland-Hanover portion of the DC2RVA project.”

One fact that hasn’t changed during the ongoing process to decide an alternative route for the state department’s proposal is that the project remains unfunded.

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adopted comfortably.

Town Attorney Andrea Erard formally read aloud the revised resolution.

“I want to make sure that the community doesn’t misunderstand that the wait [had] to do with our in fracture, but, instead, it’s about wanting to make sure that the wording satisfies us,” said Vice Mayor Steve Trivett.

One of the alternatives proposed by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), the 3-2-3 option, if chosen as the designated route, would leave the two sets of tracks in Ashland as they currently are, but would be designed for three tracks both north and south of the town’s corporate limits.

This alternative, if the decision is to construct the rail through Ashland at-grade, was recently included in a list that was compiled of “least objectionable” options by a Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

DRPT established the CAC to engage in an analysis of alternatives for achieving goals in the Ashland portion of the DC2RVA project. It was comprised of representatives from: Ashland, Hanover, RandolphMacon College and CSX. The committee engaged in this analysis of alternate route options for over six months.

Additionally, two other selections included in the list

Teddy Bear Run set for Nov. 4 ASHLAND – The 35th Annual Teddy Bear Run to benefit the Children’s Hospital Foundation will be held on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Marks & Harrison Pavilion at Richmond Harley-Davidson at 12200 Harley Club Dr. in Ashland.

A $15 entry fee per participant entitles you to a Teddy Bear for Children’s Hospital and a door prize ticket. The first 600 riders will receive a ride pin.

Door prizes and 50/50 drawings will be held before the ride departs Richmond Harley-Davidson.

Breakfast/lunch sales, vendors and family fun will be featured before the ride.

Registrations after 1 p.m. are not eligible for door prizes or 50/50 drawings.

CORRECTION The article about the highspeed rail proposal from Washington, D.C., to Richmond in last week’s edition had an error about Randolph-Macon College. The Ashland school endorses the western bypass, not the 3-2-3 alternative as was reported. We apologize for the mistake.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of tobacco products, minor, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Commerce Boulevard, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Passing a stopped bus loading or unloading was reported in the 13100 block of Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Times-Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15400 block of Pine Green Lane, Montpelier.

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Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 11200 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 10100 block of Washington Highway/ Henrico County, Ashland.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Receipt of stolen vehicle was reported in the 13100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Recent larcenies from locked vehicles The Ashland Police Department is investigating thefts from locked vehicles that occurred on Monday, Oct. 16.

According to Sgt. Marie Kemp, these incidents occurred at the local YMCA during daylight hours.

“Suspects entered locked vehicles by breaking the driver’s side window and stole pocketbooks containing credit cards and cash among other valuables,” she said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Ashland Police Department at 804-4120600 or Crime Stoppers at 804780-1000.

Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

“As always,” Kemp continued, “we would like to remind residents to lock your vehicles and secure or remove items of value that are in plain view. We have provided several safety tips to help you protect yourself from these thefts.”

Safety tips to remember when leaving your vehicle unattended: Never leave your doors unlocked.

Never leave your car running (unattended).

Do not leave your keys in the ignition or inside your vehicle.

Completely close all windows and doors.

Do not leave valuables in your vehicle (if you must do so store items in the trunk or in a securable compartment).

Park in well lighted areas (after dark).

If you have any questions, contact the Ashland Police Department at 804-412-0600.

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fall into three groups: class size, staffing and compensation.

During the past two years, Callahan acknowledged that secondary academic class sizes have been reduced, and urged the board to continue the process of lowering class sizes and lightening teacher loads.

“We also ask you to examine elementary class sizes to see what reductions can be made at that level,” he said.

HPE also is requesting that special education teachers be restored to all collaborative classes.

Students who are mainstreamed in those classes still require special instruction provided by special education teachers to achieve success.

Regarding compensation, Callahan asked school board members to include funding for increased health insurance and VRS (Virginia Retirement System) fees.

“Equally as important, our members need a decent raise,” Callahan said.

In a period where fewer students are pursuing degrees in education, Callahan said it’s important to remain competitive.

“Not only must Hanover compete with surrounding school divisions for the best teachers, but paying our hardworking teachers a decent salary is the morally right thing to do,” Callahan said.

He also requested additional benefits for the county’s bus drivers, who he said often leave because of a lack of benefits.

Adding VRS retirement benefits for those employees also is a priority for HPE. Callahan said his organization would work with school officials to find savings to provide those vital benefits.

Formal budget presentations begin in December.

In other news, assistant superintendent for instruc-

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Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented VASB awards to all Hanover County School Board members, including John Axselle, Beaverdam District.

tion Jennifer Greif introduced four new classes for the 20182019 schedule of classes for the board’s consideration.

They include a patient care tech second level class, advanced placement Computer Science principles and Composition Theory, a writing lab where students assist other students.

Math 7/8 also is a new class that coordinates with new SOL (Stanards of Learning) requirements and is on the list of new classes.

The board approved all of those classes.

In other news, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented each member of the board with certificates of recognition from the Virginia School Boards Association.

VSBA designated October as Bullying Prevention Month and the board adopted a resolution participating in that effort.

Next month’s scheduled school board meeting has been moved up by one week to accommodate a conflicting event with VSB. The board will meet for its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.7.

HCSO festival celebrates partners and volunteers Sheriff ’s Office, said he was proud of the event’s success and turnout. “This is the second time we’ve done it -- we did it in 2014 as well,� Sgt. Cooper said.

In explaining what influenced the Sheriff ’s Office to coordinate and host this seasonal event for the public, Cooper rewinded back to 2014. “The sheriff was looking for a way to basically celebrate all the partnerships that we enjoy within our community. A lot of people don’t know what our partnerships are, they don’t know who they are, [or] what they do,� Cooper said.

He continued to praise the partnerships they have in the community, and how they support the police in Hanover County. “Everybody knows what the Sheriff ’s Office does on a daily basis, but nobody knows what the people do behind the scenes to help us,� he said. “This is something he did to bring all of our partnerships together within the community as a way to say: one, ‘Thank

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HANOVER -Law enforcement officers and personnel, along with families and members from across Hanover County, turned out in large numbers on Saturday, Oct. 21, to join in traditional autumn festivities at the government complex for the second Fall Fellowship Festival,� which was organized by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and designed to celebrate the many partnerships and willing volunteerism in the community.

Hosting the Fall Fellowship Festival for the second year, Col. David R. Hines and his staff had a goal of celebrating those community attributes, because their continued contributions are what help to make the county a “safe place to live, work and raise a family.� “We believe, and we know, strong partnerships create safe communities,� Hines said.

The festival offered an opportunity for Hanover’s nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations to emphasize the beneficial services, ministries and opportunities for partnerships that are regularly offered throughout the county every day. “Our most positive endeavors will always be the ones where, as a community, working and partnering together, we can achieve those goals

which serve the needs of our citizens,� Sheriff Hines said.

He also said the Fall Fellowship Festival is a way for citizens to experience firsthand what the HCSO experience every day.

The HCSO-hosted event offered folks the enjoyment of live music, food, activities and games for people of all ages that were available all-day long.

Live music was sponsored by the E.J. Wade Foundation, and included an opening with the national anthem by 22-year old singer and songwriter Bethany Gates from Richmond. “The Arise Band,� based in Mechanicsville, followed.

A passionate musician and vocalist, Gates’ page on Facebook says she donates a lot of her time to assisting charities, and that “Much of [her] life has been dedicated to using the arts to touch lives.�

The Arise Band was founded as the lead worship team for Arise Ministries, a Christianbased ministry located in Mechanicsville whose mission is dedicated towards 18to 30-year-olds, according to their Facebook page.

In addition to Gates and The Arise Band, Kevin Mac and The Richmond Filipino Class (dance group) performed as entertainment for the festival.

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Voter registrar announces important election deadlines Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Teresa “Teri” Smithson, voter registrar for Hanover County, and her staff are preparing for the Nov. 7 General Election.

She has released a schedule of important dates as the election nears. They are: In-person absentee voting now available -- If you qualify to vote by absentee, ballots are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 28, in the Voter Registration office in the Wickham building at the County Complex.

Smithson noted that this year there is a new item for voters. She said, “You may now apply online for an Absentee Ballot at www. vote.virginia.gov.”

Monday, Oct. 16, was the last day to register or make changes to your voter registration.

Saturday, Oct. 28 -- Registrar office opens from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for In-Person Absentee Voting.

Tuesday, Oct. 31 -- Last day to request an

Absentee Ballot by mail/fax.

Thursday, Nov. 2 -- Officer of Elections – Schools of Election Training will be held at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the County’s Emergency Communications Training Room 7501 Library Drive in Hanover.

Saturday, Nov. 4 – Registrar’s office opens 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting Monday, Nov. 6 – 2 p.m. cut-off for voting an Emergency Ballot at the Registrar’s office.

Tuesday, Nov. 7 -- Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 -- Election Canvass will begin at 1 p.m. in the Wickham Bldg room 119 of the County Complex.

Smithson added, “You may register to vote or update your registration online at www. vote.virginia.gov.”

To check your voter status or polling place, visit www.vote.virginia.gov or contact the Hanover County Director of Elections | General Registrar at 804-365-6080.

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‘Me, too’ kept posting last week

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and being mouthy, my response was less than ladylike.

The man in question knew my parents, and my foul tongue was not language that Dad or Mom used. I did, however, make my point -- and he never said anything improper to me again.

I was saddened to learn of the number of friends that had been victims of some type of harassment. I’m not sure why they did not go public with their stories.

Yes, we live in a he said/she said world, and some victims fear repercussion.

Weinstein must have thought he was bulletproof in his behavior. But as the old saying goes, every dog has his day. Weinstein’s came in with a vengeance. The accusers are coming out of the woodwork now.

Hopefully as celebrities and those post-

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor The posts kept appearing with an incredible frequency on Monday, Oct. 16. Two words: “Me, too” were being posted on Facebook.

After the multiple (and I do mean multiple) sexual harassment and abuse allegations against former Hollywood heavyweight producer Harvey Weinstein came to light, women from all walks of life started sharing their experiences. Well, sort of.

The “Me, too” represented the fact that each and every woman who posted those words had been a victim in some way of sexual harassment.

It was shocking to learn the number of friends who had been victimized at some point in their lives and/or careers.

I was on the receiving end of unacceptable comments early in my career. Without hesitation,

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ers spread the word, “Me, too” will become an empowering phrase.

No one, including men, has to take that kind of harassment or abuse.

I’d like to think I’m one of the lucky ones. My “Me, too” moment was short-lived. I was young but I handled the situation my way -- and came out the winner, in a manner of speaking.

That man is fortunate that I didn’t tell my father. He was a big man and imposing, even though he was very kind and gentle. But, when it came to his wife and children, that deep bass voice could be alarming.

Anyway, my “Me, too” story did not scar or traumatize me. So, yeah, I’m lucky.

If you have a “Me, too” story, share it with someone. Don’t let it haunt you. Talking can be therapeutic. You aren’t the guilty party.

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Saturday, Nov. 4 Train Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the tracks in the Town of Ashland.

A Pork BBQ Dinner will be sold from 5 to 7 p.m. by the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The dinner includes rolls, baked beans, slaw, baked apples, dessert and beverages. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

An Evening of Blues will be presented at 5:30 p.m. at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education, featuring music by Triple B Better Blues Band and The Forrest McDonald Band, food, wine and beer. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 at the door $25, advanced $20, members $15, and children 12 and under $10.

Proceeds will go to The Montpelier Center’s matching grant fund (grant provided by The Cabell Foundation). For more information, call Amanda Gardner at 804883-7378 or email info@montpeliercenter.org.

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By Daniel Fritz For the Mechanicsville Local RICHMOND – Patrick Henry’s football team knew it was going to be playing Armstrong this week. It turns out however, the team didn’t know when or where that game was going to take place.

The team had already loaded the buses Friday and was ready to depart for Armstrong High School, when the players and coaches were informed several hours before kickoff that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the game was going to be postponed.

“Once we found out, we stuck around and watched some extra film. Then the team just hung out together and relaxed,” quarterback Hunter Hart said of the unusual situation that prevented the game from occurring at its regularly scheduled time.

An initial announcement from Richmond Public Schools said the game would be played Saturday at 1 p.m. at Huguenot High School. It was right about the venue. But Armstrong and Patrick Henry athletic staff were still seeking an officiating crew to work the game. When the definitive announcement came out late Friday night, kickoff at Huguenot was set for 4 p.m.

– nearly 24 hours after it was originally scheduled.

The Patriots looked com-

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Patrick Henry’s Devyn Coles leaps over an Armstrong defender in the Patriots’ 58-12 victory over the Wildcats Saturday.

pletely unfazed by the confusion. They cruised to a 58-12 victory over the Wildcats, giving Patrick Henry its fifth win of the season.

“We stressed that we needed to be ready to play,” said Patrick Henry head coach Keith

Braxton. “[Armstrong] has players who can make plays.

We did a good job of staying focused and staying in the game.”

Patrick Henry faced a similar situation earlier this season, when weather caused their

opening game to be delayed.

The team looked eager to get going, and didn’t need much time to settle into a rhythm.

The Patriots received the opening kickoff and marched right down the field. Hart capped the drive with a short

touchdown run, and tacked on a 2-point conversion for an early 8-0 lead.

On their next possession, Hart hit receiver Devyn Coles on a quick pass over the middle. Coles did the rest, going untouched into the end zone for

a 37-yard score.

Meanwhile, the Patriot defense gave the Wildcat offense little room to work. Heeding coach Braxton’s advice, they neutralized the speedy playmakers and setting up Patrick Henry’s offense in good field position.

On the final play of the first quarter, and with the ball once again, Hart stood in the pocket and threw a deep pass over the top of the defense to Terrance Oxendine for the team’s third touchdown.

Everything seemed to be going the Patriots’ way.

Quarterback Alex Sikkar, who split snaps with Hart, entered the game and moved the offense to within 10 yards of another score. Two sacks later, however, forced the Patriots into a fourth and very long situation.

Sikkar threw an interception to Treyshaun Bailey, who returned the pick all the way to the 50-yard line.

Bailey, who hauled in two interceptions in the game, gave a spark to the Wildcats. On the subsequent possession, Armstrong executed a double pass for a big gain and got to within a few yards of their first score. The Patriots’ defense stiffened. Hunter Hart tipped a pass which fell into the arms of Brandon Sullivan for an interception of their own. see PATRIOTS, pg. 8

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Subs get workout in win over Emory & Henry

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon used its bench to get through an afternoon of Old Dominion Athletic Conference women’s volleyball action against visiting Emory & Henry Saturday.

There was nothing wrong with the Yellow Jacket starters. Instead, Randolph-Macon used its nearly 2-to-1 numerical advantage over the Wasps to give those Yellow Jackets lower on the depth chart plenty of valuable playing time as postseason approaches.

And the subs did their job, keeping Emory & Henry at bay in earning a 25-12, 25-18, 25-22 sweep over the Wasps.

“Their team has lost some players, so their team is not quite what it should be,” RandolphMacon head coach Bill Rogers said. But his motivation was not entirely merciful.

“We were looking at depth, giving them playing time, letting them feel like they’re on the court and it means something,” Rogers said. “It certainly did there in the third set.”

In the third set, the Yellow Jackets couldn’t put much of a cushion between themselves and the Wasps. Emory & Henry eventually took a small lead before Randolph-Macon tied the game 21-21 and got the last four points for the win.

Rogers was pleased with his

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The Patriots started the second half right where they left off. The defense forced a quick turnover, and the offense needed little more than a minute to march down the field, capping the drive with a touchdown run

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Randolph-Macon libero Samantha Sallade gets one of her 20 digs in a 25-12, 25-18, 25-22 sweep of visiting Emory & Henry College in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference women’s volleyball contest Saturday. The 20 digs put Sallade on top of the ODAC career dig list with 1,989, 15 better than the previous career record holder, Twyla Sessor of Emory & Henry, who played from 2006-2009.

younger players’ effort, among them sophomore hitter Alexia Wolfe.

“Alexia (14) is starting to

come around,” Rogers said. “We that we don’t have to rely on the by junior Mariah Clark. Wolfe also had two digs. had a lot of freshmen out there six seniors all the time.”

“It was really good. I feel who needed some playing time.

Wolfe finished with 10 kills, … It was good to see. It’s nice just two less than those tallied everyone has been working hard

by Samuel Williams. The score gave Patrick Henry a 30-0 lead.

The lone bright spot for the Wildcats’ offense came when quarterback Jaris Stewart found an open Oliver Basnight on a huge 65-yard touchdown pass for their first points of the game.

The momentum swing was very short-lived. On the ensuing kickoff, Oxendine broke off

to the outside behind his blockers and returned it all the way for a touchdown.

“As soon as I picked up the ball I saw a hole. Once I broke through, I knew they weren’t going to catch me,” Oxendine said.

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22 0 28 8 — 58 0 0 6 6 — 12

P – Hart 1 run (Hart run) P – Coles 37 pass from Hart (run failed) P – Oxendine 32 pass from Hart (Hart run) P – Williams 10 run (Hart run) A – Basnight 65 pass from Stewart (run failed) P – Oxendine kickoff return (Hart run)

P – Sullivan interception return (run failed) P – Hart 23 run (run failed) A – Thomas 55 pass from Stewart (run failed) P – Newell 1 run (Miller run) RUSHING P: Williams 7 carries 38 yards, Hart 8-67, Oxendine 4-19, Sikkar 3-(minus 13), Coles 2-28, Miller 2-12, Newell 2-2, Guerrero 5-36, Roth 1-1. A: Marlin Osborne 6-21, Graham 6-(minus 5), Stewart 4-0,

in practice and it’s good when it shows,” Wolfe said. “I think it really shows that it doesn’t matter who gets put in. Everyone’s able to succeed in their position.

We’re able to still win.”

Wolfe said the younger Yellow Jackets kept their composure despite entering the game en masse as opposed to individually.

“It was nice that not everyone freaked out or spazzed out,” Wolfe said. “Everyone was calm and was able to still get it done.”

Despite the contributions of the less-experienced players, one veteran had a banner day.

Senior libero Samantha Sallade finished with 20 digs on the day. The total put her at the top of the ODAC career dig list with 1,989 – 15 better than the previous record holder, Emory & Henry’s Twyla Sessor, who played from 2006-2009.

“Sam Sallade is the anchor of the back row,” Rogers said.

“If you take her out, you’re in trouble.”

Senior outside hitter Rebecca McGilvery finished with six kills and eight digs for the Yellow Jackets. Senior setter Erin Quinn had 10 assists and seven digs.

Emory & Henry setter Sam McCauley led the Wasps with 19 assists and nine digs. Libero Lauren Coolidge finished with 12 digs.

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Steward 2-(minus 6), Basnight 1-(minus 3), Thomas 1-4.

PASSING P: Hart 2 completions 5 attempts 69 yards 1 interception, Sikkar 2-4-49-1. A: Stewart 12-17-186-0 Graham 3-10-23-1.

RECEIVING P: Coles 3 receptions 86 yards, Oxendine 1-32. A: Jackson 1-4, Myles Osborne 2-21, Basnight 6-124, Thomas 2-26, Marlin Osborne 2-21, Bailey 1-4.

Seniors do their part in victory over Hornets

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon men’s soccer team honored its seniors at Day Field Tuesday night after the Yellow Jackets’ Old Dominion Athletic Conference contest against Shenandoah.

The seniors had earned the honors after four years of service to the team. It helped, too, that the ceremony took place after they contributed to a 5-0 victory over the Hornets.

Two seniors, forward Briah Lutz and defender Jacob McHugh, contributed to the scoring with a goal each.

Freshman forward Ruben Niamen led Randolph-Macon’s offense with a goal and an assist.

“I feel good. I feel cold. It was a great win today,” Lutz said of the win over the Hornets.

But the win isn’t enough – even for a Yellow Jacket team that finished the week 13-2 (6-2 ODAC).

“We haven’t won enough yet,” Lutz said. “I came in as a freshman – it was not a good enough season. We had three or

four wins, I think. We’ve gotten better every year, but we haven’t finished yet. … We haven’t been able to get to the NCAA tournament. We haven’t been able to win the ODAC.” While the Yellow Jackets began last week in second place in ODAC standings, they slipped into a tie for third after falling to league-leading Lynchburg 2-1 Saturday in a game decided on penalty kicks.

Yet Randolph-Macon remains among the top four teams, which will help the Yellow Jackets once the ODAC tournament begins. Their motivation level will also give them a big boost.

“We’ve been hungry. We started with our first game wanting to win,” Lutz said.

“We’ve obviously got talent.

We’ve got coaching. We’ve got everything we need. But this is the first year I’ve felt that we really, really wanted to win. I think it was evident tonight. We didn’t stop.”

The Yellow Jackets took awhile to get the only goal they needed – an unassisted score by sophomore midfielder

Anthony Astruc in the 43rd minute.

But they began second half scoring with a quick burst after play resumed. McHugh struck first, fed by sophomore defender Paul Duffy, in the 50th minute. Sophomore forward Christian Torres found Lutz open for a third goal two minutes later.

Niamen had a role in the Yellow Jackets’ last two goals.

He scored on a ball fed him by sophomore midfielder Enrique Dubon in the 79th minute, then he found freshman forward Paul McLaughlin open for the final score of the game in the 81st minute.

Lutz was pleased by the way the Yellow Jackets kept up the attack.

“That’s what makes bad teams,” Lutz said. “Once you get up, you slow down. You relax.

You play down to their level.

“I think that’s what made us so good this year – how hungry we are, how much we want to win.”

Dave Lawrence can be Dave Lawrence/The Local reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Randolph-Macon senior forward Bryan Lutz (23) beats Shenandoah midfielder Ben Chisum to the ball in the Yellow Jackets’ 5-0 victory over the Hornets at Day Field on Oct. 17. cal.com.

Yellow Jackets score often against Hollins

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

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Randolph-Macon midfielder Sofie Rodriguez (20) launches a shot toward the Hollins goal in the Yellow Jackets’ 10-1 drubbing of the visitors in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference women’s soccer contest Saturday afternoon.

ASHLAND – RandolphMacon freshman forward Meghan Skevington led the party atmosphere as the Yellow Jackets spread the offense around in a 10-1 Old Dominion Athletic Conference rout of visiting Hollins Saturday.

Randolph-Macon managed 60 shots – 30 on goal – in a game in which nearly all the action was on the Hollins end of the field. Almost everyone, except the goalkeepers, took a

shot. Nine Yellow Jackets scored goals – Skevington was the only one with more than one goal.

“It was good. The girls played really well. It was a beautiful day – Senior Day,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Jay Howell. “I’m proud of [seniors] Kasey [Martino] and Brooke [Weiss] and Courtney [Taylor] and Sofie [Rodriguez], so that was good that they got the chance to play. I think each of them scored today.”

All four did score – a goal each. Martino and Weiss had an assist apiece.

“It’s great that we had a positive result today,” Howell said.

“A lot of players got to play.

Several players got to score.”

The magnitude of the defeat gave Howell the chance to play a lot of substitutes, which has advantages as the Yellow Jackets approach postseason.

“It gives everyone on the team a chance to play – and play together,” Howell said. “It’s great in that it gives the girls who are starters, so to speak – it gives them a chance to get a run and express themselves. “It also gives other players that have

been coming off the bench, the reserves, the chance to show what they have a little bit.”

Howell likes how the team looks as it enters the final two weeks of the regular season.

“I think we’ve made the transition to that next level as a program,” he said. “If we do well this week, there’s a chance we could possibly – possibly – come in fourth in the ODAC, which would be great, because we would host [a tournament game], which I don’t think has been done here in over a decade.”

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals TERRI COLTES Mrs. Terri W. Coltes, 53, of Ashland, suddenly passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Patricia Wright.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Coltes; daughters, Lindsey (Kyle) COLTES and Rachel; granddaughters, Chloe, Ally and Klara; brothers, Tracy and Randy; sisters, Billie Ann, Robyn and Cristy. She will be forever missed.

TRACY EPPS Tracy Lynn Epps, 63, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He worked as a logger and was a member of Gwathmey Baptist Church.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Cynthia Corker Epps; children, Brian EPPS Epps (Amanda), China EppsFlournoy, Shannon Epps-May (Austin) and Brighton Epps; grandchildren, Trey, Shayla, Logan, Marissa and Richard; and siblings, Shirley Bowden, Ellen Stanley and Gay Murrell. Tracy will be remembered as a loving father, husband and friend. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Online condolences may be left at www.nelsencares.com.

MILDRED CAUTHORNE Mildred L. Cauthorne, 92, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord in October 12, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Cauthorne; and granddaughter, Tanya

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Cauthorne. She is survived by her sons, Carl Cauthorne (Bettie) and Sam Cauthorne; grandchildren, Jonathan, Willie Dale, Leslie and Chris; nine great-grandchildren; brother-inlaw, Pete Cauthorne (Carol); special friend, Mary Patterson and Dale Walsh; as well as her special family at Faith Works Adult Day Center. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Bliley's-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Interment followed in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery.

GEORGE HARRIS George Doswell “Skeebo” Harris III, 65, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 16, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, George “Rock” Harris Jr. He is survived by his mother, HARRIS Margaret; his wife, Cindy; his daughters, Lee Ellen (Jacob Devor), Kelley West (Jim Bob) and Amy Lux (Austen); his sons, Doswell and Dylan; grandchildren, Walker and Hazel West; his sisters, Carolyn Leake, Ginger Dyson (Jimmy), Lois Grissom (Dwight), Audrey Taylor (Ralph) and Mary Lawson (Steve); his brother inlaw, Frederick Marks (Debby); and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Goochland Baptist Church at 2454 Manakin Road in Manakin-Sabot.

Norman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Goochland Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.

RONALD McDANIEL Ronald Lee McDaniel, 67, of Lynchburg, died Friday, October 20, 2017, suddenly at his home.

Ronnie was born on May 12, 1950, in Richmond, and grew up in Glen

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Allen. He is survived by his wife, Beth; his daughter, Kate of Glen Allen; his son, Matt, and wife, Katie; and his beloved grandchildren, McDANIEL Alexander and Emerson, all of Christiansburg; and his sister, Pat and husband, Tom Lacy of Rockville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Grace McDaniel; and his grandparents, Alexander and Ida McDaniel and Thomas “Connie” and Bessie Cochran. Ronnie was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Ashland and Chowan College. He worked for the City of Lynchburg for 34 years prior to his retirement.

He was a member of Winn’s Baptist Church in Glen Allen. Ronnie loved the outdoors and was a longstanding member of the Chestnut Mountain Hunt Club. He participated in the James River Batteau Festival almost every year since its inception and some of his best moments were spent in the woods or on the river. When he was indoors Ronnie enjoyed researching genealogy and leaves behind a great deal of family history for his descendants, some of it created

by Ronnie himself. Above all, Ronnie was a fiercely devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother; his interest in family history was simply a reflection of the love he had for his own family. Funeral services were held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017, in Timberlake United Methodist Church in Lynchburg. Burial followed in Westhampton Memorial Park in Richmond. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory at 427 Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24501, jmlibrary. org or to your local historical society. Memories and thoughts may be shared with the family at heritagefuneralandcremation.com.

CARMEN PURYEAR Carmen “Katey” Katelyn Puryear, 25, passed away October 16, 2017.

She is survived by a son, Thomas Jay Gentry; her parents, William Ashby and Cheryl Wallace Puryear; and sister, Abby Ashley Puryear. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church on Coatesville Road in Beaverdam. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to The Diabetes Foundation or Mount Olivet Baptist Church Benevolence Fund. Burial was private.

RAYMOND RYAN JR. Raymond “Ray” Ryan E. Jr., 68, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord on October 18, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Ryan Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan Ryan of 23 years; his mother, Mary Ryan; his mothRYAN er-in-law, Ora Ellen Slezak; his children, Joey Burns (Lisa), Mike Defibaugh, Jeremy Defibaugh, Kimberly Morris (Rico), Stephanie Ryan and Raymond Ryan III; 14 grandchildren; sister, Linda O’Rourke (Jim); brothers, Leslie Ryan (Debbie), Pat Ryan and George Ryan; and many other loving family members and friends. Ray loved God, family and country. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Hopeful Baptist Church in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hopeful Baptist Church.

DELORES WEST Delores Tibbs West, 73, of Ashland, known as “Del” by all her family and friends, passed away to be with Jesus on October 21, 2017, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Tibbs; and

mother, Josephine Tibbs. She is survived by her husband, William West; daughter, Stephanie Smart, and sonin-law, Ryland Smart; granddaughters, Courtney and Tiffany Smart; brothers-in-law, Carter (Gwen) and Steve (Linda) Lippy; life-long friend since the 4th grade, Betty Proffitt and long-time family friend, Jane Brekke.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. A graveside ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 25, 2017) in Riverview Cemetery at 1401 South Randolph Street in Richmond.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090.

KATHRYN STEPHENS Kathryn Whitehouse Stephens, 92, of Ashland, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Stephens; her brother, Al Whitehouse; and her sister, Patsy Waid.

She was an active member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and an employee and avid supporter of Randolph-Macon College. As a longtime resident of Ashland, she touched the lives of young and old within the college and the community. She was a volunteer with Bon Secours Hospital, Meals on Wheels, ACES, the Ashland Visitors Center and the Ashland Red Cross; she enjoyed giving back to her community. She could often be seen in the stands of Randolph-Macon sporting events, especially baseball, cheering them on to victory. She was a loyal friend of many who enjoyed bridge, golf and beach trips with her family. Her greatest passion in life was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, through which her memory will live on. She is survived by her four children, Liz Schaller “Aunt Sis”, Cathy Deafenbaugh and her husband, Marty, Hugh Stephens Jr. and his wife, Kathy, see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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The Arise Band was among the entertainment at Saturday’s Fall Fellowship Festival hosted by Col. David R. Hines and the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

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you to [our partners],’ and two, ‘For them to give a showcase of what they do for the community on a daily basis.’”

In 2014, Cooper said the HCSO had a little over 70 vendors, and this year it rose to

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and Penny Stephens and her wife, Cleo; grandchildren, Jaime Dunn and her husband, Robb, Brad Deafenbaugh and his wife, Meredith, Bryant Stephens, John Stephens, Nicholas

100.

“So, it’s grown quite a bit,” Sgt. Cooper said.

More photos in addition to videos and comments from festival attendees can be found on the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Facebook page.

One of the event-goers,

Dena Reynolds Currie, said, “This was a great event. Thank you for having this. I was volunteering today. And everyone was [first] class all the way.

[You all] helped me unload the car and had my tent and table set by the time I finished parking. I hope you have this community event every year.”

Rehmer-Stephens and Jacob Rehmer-Stephens; great-grandchildren, Nora Dunn, Kate Dunn and Emilia Deafenbaugh; niece, Cathy Keating; nephew, Mike Waid; and sisterin-law, Helen Whitehouse.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Duncan

Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ashland Rescue Squad, Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church or to the Randolph-Macon Baseball program. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenashland.com.

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With purchase of adult entree.

MUST HAVE COUPON TO RECEIVE OFFER.

www.MimmosRestaurant.com 8319 BELL CREEK RD. MECHANICSVILLE

GIVE THEM EVERY REASON TO SMILE

Braces for adults and children.

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

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