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Vol. 3 No. 15 | Richmond Suburban News | November 8, 2017

Hanover Veterans Day program to be held on Saturday HANOVER -- The public is invited to attend the Hanover County Veterans Day Program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 11, at the Hanover Veterans Memorial located at Hanover Wayside Park.

Veterans who have served and are currently serving to insure our freedom will be honored.

Brigadier General Walter L. Mercer, Assistant Adjutant General for the Virginia Army National Guard will be the honored guest speaker.

The benediction and invocation will be offered by Lt. Terry Sullivan of the Hanover

County Sherriff ’s Office.

The National Anthem will be performed by the Honorable Charles McGee and Aubrey Stratton of VFW Post 9808 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Hanover Wayside Park is located on U.S. 301 about a mile north of Hanover High School.

For more information about this ceremony, or about the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

HCPS Veterans Day programs Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Paying tribute to the men and women who have served the nation in the military will be the emphasis of programs at three schools in Hanover County Public Schools.

On Thursday, Nov. 9, Patrick Henry High School in Ashland will honor servicemen and servicewomen with a Veterans’ Day continental breakfast from 9:15 to 10 a.m.

Students and their vetersee VETERAN, pg. 2

2017 Hanover Christmas Mother

Logan Barry for The Local and Nick Libertante (courtesy photo)

Previous Hanover Christmas Mothers joined last week in welcoming Cindy Balderson, who was selected to represent the charitable program of the Doswell Ruritan Club for 201.

Shown are, from left, seated, Betty Lee Stanley, 2010; Virginia Hall, 1993; Cindy Balderson, 2017 Christmas Mother; and Betty Spiers, 2001; and, standing, Gay Mitchell, 2003; Cathy Hall, 2007; Gigi Foster, 2009; Hilda Kelly, 1987; Robin Priddy, 2002; Connie Smith, 2005; Kay Beasley, 2015; Melanie Goodpasture, 2014; Carmen Courtney, 2004; and Anne Cross, 2012. As Balderson gets into full swing with her new responsibilities, those wishing to support the program may do so by mailing donations to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell, VA 23047.

Train Day brings out crowds

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Crowds of people and families sporting old-fashioned “train attire” attended the 15th annual “Ashland Train Day” along the historic downtown portion of the town’s railroad tracks on Saturday, Nov. 4. Eventgoers were decked out in engineer hats, bandanas and bib overalls.

Despite the drop in temperature and the occasional rain sprinkle over the weekend, the large turnout at the seasonal community event confirmed its success.

Like fairs, there were food trucks parked along the tracks and in downtown parking lots and tents set up with the many railroad-related vendors and sponsors of the event.

At the event, live music was being performed throughout the day, as well as a classical model train set display, real rail equipment, exhibits showing railroad history, a scavenger hunt, moon bounce, children’s train rides, many mascots, including “Cinder and Tender Bear,” and fire trucks stationed for kids to get in and pull the horn.

Nick Liberante The Hanover Local Folks also were accompanied by the many CSX and An Amtrack passenger train passes through Ashland on Train Day. see TRAIN DAY, pg. 2

Inset: Eight-year-old Mason Woolard from Goochland marvels at a model train.

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HANOVER – A tea to benefit the Hanover Tavern Foundation will be presented by Engaging History Productions Inc. from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the E.J. Wade Coach House at Hanover Tavern.

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Afternoon tea will be served in the traditional English style with three courses: savory sandwiches, scones to be slathered with butter, jam, or Devonshire cream, and delicate desserts.

Tickets are $30 per person (all proceeds benefit the development of educational programs at the Tavern).

The teas can sell out quickly, so early reservations are advised.

Cancellations will not be refunded if requested less than seven days prior to afternoon tea service.

The tea service begins promptly at 2 p.m.

Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

Matthew Dodd told stories, sang songs, and showed pictures about trains. Here he shows children a picture of an old Pullman car. - There were many ways children could see and experience trains and railroading. Here William Miles colors a train inside the Ashland library. -Macon students Briana Stewart and Kayla Koslosky volunteered as “conductors.” - Maria Pawlyk takes the controls of a model train in the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

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Amtrak trains passing by all day, and were encouraged to wave to the conductors.

Ashland’s Train Day, an event hosted by the Ashland Main Street Association, celebrates the town’s rich heritage it has with the railroad. It started out as a recognition of the “Center of The Universe’s” history with trains at the Ashland Library, and, due to its immediate success and the railroad’s popularity with many local people, Train Day grew larger by the year until turning into an all-day community event.

Festival participant Tamara Aw said, “We had a fabulous time learning and exploring.

Ashland is really a beautiful town. Train Day offered different options of things to do for the kids. The mini train stations were adorable …

Everyone was informative and extremely pleasant; we were

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happy to have participated.”

Bill Gatewood, chairman on the AMSA Board of Directors, said that, despite the colder weather and spurts of precipitation, “We [had] a fantastic turnout. We’ve had some decent turnouts where it rained for two years. Last year was perfect, two years before that it rained – but we still had all of our die-hard people [come out],” Gatewood said.

New to the 2017 Ashland Train Day were “selfie-boards, a face cut-out [for photos] and we had a tremendous improvement in our social media this year,” he said.

He also talked about the scavenger hunt that took place during the festival, where people had tickets and they went around to different spots in the festival zone and got their tickets punched, and then, at the end, they drop them into a box inside Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys, the toy store downtown.

“Then we have a drawing for a $500 train set,” he said.

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an family member(s) are invited to gather in the school gym.

The event will include a light breakfast and a number of student presentations.

For more information, contact Fiora DeBorous at 804-365-8000 or fdeborous@hanover. k12.va.us.

Students are encouraged to notify the school administration with the name(s) of the service family member(s) and their accompanying student who wish to attend.

Principal Beth Smith, said, “with Patriot Pride,” “Thank you in advance for your cooperation and participation. We look forward to meeting and honoring you on this important and special day.”

A pre-ceremony will reception will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, at Stonewall Jackson Middle School in Mechanicsville.

This will be the school’s 20th Annual Veterans Day Program. It is sponsored by the

SJMS 8th grade class and will honor the service of veterans.

The ceremony will follow the breakfast at 10 a.m.

All 8th grade students have been provided invitations.

RSVP at your earliest convenience using the following link as required: https://goo. gl/forms/eMFHnZ0HKV1azjOI2.

For more information, contact Katie Johnson at KMjohnson@hcps.us or Jeff Arco at jarco@ hcps.us.

Veteran family members of 8th grade students are invited to be a part of the special program.

At 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, Kersey Creek Elementary School will present ceremony to honor all veterans.

The fifth grade chorus will be performing, and students can purchase American flags that will be planted around the school at the conclusion of the ceremony.

All proceeds from the flags will be donated to the "Honor Flight Network."

All local veterans are invited to attend.

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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Receiving stolen goods was reported in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Wheeling Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 16200 block of International Street, Doswell.

Assault and battery of a family member was

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School bus flashing lights, failure to stop, was reported in the 11100 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10300 block of Sonny Meadows Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6400 block of Cobbs Farm Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 14000 block of Nursery Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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reported in the 8400 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Robbery of a business was reported in the 8000 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway/ Cobbs Road, Glen Allen.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 10300 block of Colonial Estates Lane, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10100 block of Leadbetter Place, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9200 block of Huntington Woods Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession/distribution of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 10100 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 12300 block of Jennings Road, Ashland.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DONALD ANDERSON Donald Ross Anderson, 82, of Ashland, passed away November 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 28 marvelous years, Carolyn Barnhill Anderson; ANDERSON d au g hte r, Bernice “Bernie” Marsh, and her husband, Jeffrey; grandchildren, Ezra DeanAnderson Marsh and Reva Grace Marsh; sister, Doris Anderson Flaherty; and Sox, the Calico cat.

Donald was very patriotic and served his country for eight years in the Navy. He never missed voting in an election in person.

He loved camping. A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Entombment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contri-

butions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church (Holy Cross) Memorial Fund.

ROSEMARY EMERSON

Rosemary P. Emerson, 80, of Ashland, passed away on October 31, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lawrence L. Emerson Sr.; father, EMERSON Royce J. Payne; mother, Dorothy J. Finn; and sister, Dorothy Lee Person. She is survived by her children, Lauri E. Harman (Mike), Larry Emerson Jr. (Donna), Garry L. Emerson (Ruth), Leigh E. Gerald (Eugene) and Lois E. Good (Jeff); grandchildren, Christy H. Layman (Todd), Mike Harman Jr. (Maria), Patrick L. Emerson, Christopher

A. Emerson (Lexi), Jennifer G. Varga (Patrick), Samantha Gerald (Cliff) and Kevin W. Cauthorn; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Landon Tate, Jacob and Kristin Layman, Melissa, Morgan and Elana Evans, Payton and Rylan Varga and Nathan Cauthorne; sister, Joyce A. Henderson (Henry); brother, Charles “Chuck” Finn (Jane); and a host of nieces and nephews. Rosemary was a longtime member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, where she served in years past on the Altar Guild.

She also served as PTA President at St. Joseph’s Villa, where her children attended grade school in the 1960s. For the last three years, Rosemary had resided at The Elizabeth House at Crump Manor in Glen Allen. The family wishes to thank the Elizabeth House staff for their outstanding care and attention to Rosemary during her time there. They also want to thank Capital Caring Hospice for their excellent care

of Rosemary during her declining and final weeks, especially Lynn Bowling, RN. Also, Father Chris Haydinger, for his frequent visits to mom and his administering Holy Communion to her. A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 105 South Snead Street in Ashland. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Capital Caring Hospice, 10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23235 or St. Ann’s Catholic Church, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

CLELIA JOHNSON Clelia May Johnson was born September 10, 1913, and in her 104 years she did almost e ve r y t h i ng she wanted to do except visit the Panama Canal. She was dedicated JOHNSON to her work as assistant to world-renowned kidney research pathologist Dr. Paul Kimmelstiel.

Clelia was devoted to her family and faithful to her church, Berea Baptist, where she attended regularly until she was no longer able.

On her 100th birthday, Clelia celebrated with her third glider trip with her cousin, Ben Johnson, and her nephew, Warren Johnson, as photographer. Clelia is survived by her sister, Eleanor Johnson Tabb of Wilson, North Carolina.

Also surviving are nephews, Warren Johnson of Richmond, Gordon Winfield of Winterville,

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North Carolina, Douglas Tabb Jr. of Wilson, North Carolina, and Bruce Tabb of Eugene, Oregon, and their families; also nieces, Barbara Winfield Reinen of Albany, Oregon, Ann Winfield Andrews of Colonial Heights and Debra Tabb DeCamillis of Raleigh, North Carolina, and their families. She also leaves behind a host of great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews and great-great-greatnieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on December 10, 2017, at Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Road in Rockville. Visitation with the family will follow the service. In her honor and memory, the Clelia M. Johnson Endowed Scholarship has been established in the School of Medicine on the Medical College of Virginia Campus, a place that Clelia said changed her life. Memorial contributions can be made online at https://www.support.vcu.edu/ give/medicine (Search for “other funds” by entering Clelia Johnson Scholarship) or by check payable to the MCV Foundation, Box 980022, Richmond, VA 23286.

Please note “Clelia Johnson Scholarship” in the memo line of your check.

DR. JAMES LYNDE Dr. James Lawrence Lynde, of Lynchburg, passed away after a brief illness on November 1, 2017, at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his brother, Robert Harrington Lynde of LYNDE Jacksonville, Florida; five children, 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born November 29, 1932, in Tacoma Park, Maryland, Jim was the oldest son of Ethel Frances Harrington of Byron, Michigan, and Walter Leland Lynde of Alliance, Ohio. He

grew up in Alexandria, graduated Randolph-Macon College Phi Beta Kappa in 1953 and the Medical College of Virginia in 1957. Following his medical internship, Jim married Shirley Ross Sutherland of Richmond on April 26, 1958, and as newlyweds they moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where Jim served three years in the U.S. Air Force as a general practice physician and a radiology officer. The latter led to a threeyear radiology residency at Wake Forest’s Bowman Gray School of Medicine and a one-year radiology fellowship at the University of Virginia. In 1966, after short practice stints in Winchester and Charlotte, Jim and Shirley (declaring this to be “the last move”), settled in Lynchburg to join Radiology Consultants, where he practiced general radiology for 30 years. He was chairman of Lynchburg General’s Department of Radiology from 1980 to 1988.

At age 64, inspired by his friendship with Dr. Laszlo Tabar of Sweden and his confirmation of the real benefits of full-time mammographers and the subspecialty of breast imaging, Jim left Radiology Consultants to create Comprehensive Breast Imaging, a full-time breast imaging practice first in Lynchburg, then Bedford. He practiced at Roanoke’s Carilion Clinic Breast Care Center as well. Jim was a fellow of the American College of Radiology. His study of low cost screening mammography was published in the Southern Medical Journal in 1993. He received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Randolph-Macon College in 2003. After 59 years of medical practice, Jim retired in 2016 at the age of 83. Jim was a devoted father to his five children, all of whom survive him, including James Lawrence Lynde Jr. and his wife, Anne, of Richmond; Ross Sutherland Lynde of Buffalo, New York; Leslie Harrington Lynde see OBITUARIES pg. 5

EDA updated on the bottom line in town’s business growth

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

a planned shopping center (PSC), it comprises 13.6 acres of land in Ashland with an annual average daily traffic (AADT) measurement of ASHLAND – Continuing from a prior discus- 26,300 people; has access to Route 1 and Ashcake sion at the September meeting between Ashland Road and is prepared and zoned for Jones home Town Manager Joshua Farrar and the Ashland Improvement. A total of $1.9 million (M) is curEconomic Development Authority regarding the rently being offered on it. Ashland’s town zoning important impacts in which the town’s business code explains PSCs as having increased flexibility community has on the bottom line, authority for retail centers. members listened to Joe Topham as he expanded 2.

Ashland Inn & Suite’s Site – This propon what that means in a presentation at the Oct. 26 erty is zoned Highway Commercial (B-2); it’s regular meeting. located underneath a half-mile from Interstate Topham, who is Ashland’s business 95 and makes up roughly 5.4 acres in retention and expansion manager in the town; it has a 22,000 (K) “[+] AADI” Economic Development Department, count but isn’t actively marketed; and laid out staff ideas for a plan to identify the existing building is in poor condiavailable site inventory within the town’s tion. Ashland zoning code describes corporate limits for redevelopment.

B-2 as “retail, restaurants, hotels and The purpose for redeveloping cercommercial.” tain sites is to increase drive in business 3.

Mother Parker Site – This growth and overall economic growth parcel is zoned Light Industrial (M-1); and prosperity for all members of the it comprises 30 acres of municipal land Ashland community. and would be an ideal location for a “We [would] say, ‘Hey, these are the retail or shopping center; already preTOPHAM, areas that we want to see this growth pared for distribution and is priced at [happen in],’ ” Topham said, explaining $165,000 per acre. Town zoning code what was likely to come from the available inven- defines M-1 as typically being more commercial tory’s identification process and final selection. or industrial leaning.

Topham said the town has located 25 proper4.

Vitamins Shoppe Way – Also zoned ties for sale, 10 of which are for lease, and, all of M-1, the current site already contains two existwhich, he said, will be considered when staff and ing main distribution centers, has water and the EDA work to choose the right options. sewer lines, and lies on 16 acres of property off Noting how a particular greenfield-site that North Washington Highway, nearing the Town of has been identified as the largest and most vis- Ashland’s northern border with Hanover County. ible property already given the go-ahead for pos5.

Ruby Tuesday’s Site – Zoned B-2, this sible redevelopment, the “Holland Tract,” Topham location has an AADI rate of 22K, is less than explained how the site, which comprises approxi- a mile down the road from Ashland’s interstate mately 37% of Ashland’s total municipal land district and the existing structure is currently in mass, wasn’t going to be his focus during the Oct. “excellent condition;” this final pick in Ashland’s 26 presentation. He added he would be reporting top five potential sites being reviewed for redevelan update on it soon. opment is priced at $2.2 M. He directed authority members’ attention While these are the top sites that are becoming towards five other potential sites, picked from recommended for priority review by the town, the among the 25 identified properties in town that Ashland Economic Development Authority will are for sale/lease. receive the complete list of 25 for consideration.

Topham’s presentation showed that “Ashland’s Due to the poor and unstable conditions of Top Five” sites chosen by the town to be reviewed the existing infrastructure at the Ashland Inn & with the EDA are: Lowe’s, Ashland Inn & Suites, Suites, Topham said if that site was deemed availMother Parker, Vitamins Shoppe Way (off U.S. able inventory and chosen to be redeveloped, “We Route 1/North Washington Highway), and Ruby think we would probably go ahead do a complete Tuesday’s. redevelopment,” referring to first having to demolAshland’s Top Five ish the current building.

The following list outlines the current status of He also said the local government doesn’t each site in comparison to their future possibilities: see EDA, pg. 6 1.

The Lowe’s Site – This site is zoned as

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Dicioccio and her husband, Mark, of Hillsborough, California; Stuart Richardson Lynde and his wife, Katherine, of Blacksburg; and Robert Christopher Lynde of New York, New York, and Stellenbosch, South Africa. He also is survived by 12 grandchildren, including James Lawrence Lynde III, Anne Stewart Lynde and Thomas Harrington Lynde of Richmond; Bennett Ross Sutherland Lynde of San Diego, California; Wilson Maclin Ferrell Lynde of Richmond; Christopher Francis Lynde Dicioccio of Fort Worth, Texas; Caroline

Sutherland Douglas Dicioccio of Dallas, Texas; Robert Michael Harrington Dicioccio and Peter Charles Lawler Dicioccio of Hillsborough, California; William Joseph Harris and his wife, Katie; Elizabeth Lynde Taylor and her husband, Alex; and James-Michael Richardson Lynde of Blacksburg; as well as three great-grandchildren (and another on the way). Jim also will be dearly missed by his niece, Pamela Lynde Cordon of Jacksonville, Florida; and sister-in-law, Frances Elizabeth Sutherland of Lynchburg.

Jim was a member of St John’s Episcopal Church for more than

50 years, devoted alumnus of Randolph-Macon College and supporter of scores of charitable organizations, with particular focus on those providing food and healthcare. He also was a charter member of The Merlot Club. Following private interment at Spring Hill Cemetery, a memorial service for Jim was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8, 2017, at St. John’s at 200 Boston Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Jim’s name to RandolphMacon College’s Science Center at 114 College Ave., Ashland, see OBITUARIES, pg. 6

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VA 23005; Westminster Canterbury Foundation at 501 V.E.S. Rd., Lynchburg, 24503; or Lynchburg Daily Bread at 721 Clay St., Lynchburg, 24504. Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory-Lynchburg at Wiggington Road Chapel, 434-3858900, was in charge of arrangements.

JAMES SMITH III James "Jim" W. Smith III, 69, died October 28, 2017, in Edwardsville, where he loved spending time at the river. Born in Ashland on November

11, 1947, he lived in Ashland and was part of the small town in the "Center of the Universe" throughout his life. He attended Virginia Tech (VPI) and was an Army Reservist during the Vietnam War. He cofounded Hanover Controls and Supply Corporation in 1984 and worked there for over 30 years. Jim was a member and past president of the Ashland Jaycees, Kiwanis Club of Ashland and the Hanover Association of Businesses, as well as a member of the Hanover Club.

He was active with St. Peter's UMC since 1976. He participated in the Ashland Variety Show as part of the "Hometown Boys" and the "Hanover Heartthrobs."

He played mandolin and sang with several bluegrass bands, the last being "Short Haul." He is survived by his wife, Ruth Durham Smith; daughter, Courtney (Brian); sons, Travis (Sarah) and Andrew (Cameron). He was Papa to his grandchildren, Hayden, Campbell, Emerson, Sadie, Macey and Sawyer. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Attkisson Smith; and sister, Kathy (Paul). Jim was preceded in death by his father, James W. Smith Jr. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at St. Peter's UMC at 15599 Mountain Road in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Peter's UMC,

15599 St. Peter's Church Rd., Montpelier, VA 23192 or Ashland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Inc., P.O. Box 2045, Ashland, VA 23005.

LUCY SMITH Lucy Catherine Smith, of North Chesterfield, departed this life October 27, 2017. She leaves to cherish her memory three children; devoted, Donna Smith Davis, Robert L. Jr. (Saundra) and Gregory E. Smith (Linda); four grandSMITH

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children, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Peola Gaines, three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at St. James Baptist Church at 14482 Old Ridge Road in Beaverdam. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

JEAN SPADARO Jean Patricia Spadaro, 86, of Glen Allen, passed away October 31, 2017, after living with cancer for eight years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Americo and Mary Ferrante; and her children, Michael Donnell and Patricia Donnell.

Jean worked as an SPADARO Assistant Librarian at St. James Catholic School in Falls Church. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Jean is survived by her husband, Paul Spadaro; children, Jeanne Higginbotham (Gary) and John Spadaro (Patti); grandchildren, Elaina, Tyler, Alison, Kaylee and Angelo; sister, Marianne Christinziano; and nieces, nephews, family members and friends. A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2017, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 105 South Snead Street in Ashland. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

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want to speculate on information that it has not yet officially verified, but noted it was a strong “hope of the town” to completely redo the site and start over from scratch with something new, and, hopefully, a higher contributor to business growth and overall improvements in Ashland.

Topham said he is hoping to unveil more information regarding plans for the Holland Tract development within the Ashland Economic Development Authority’s upcoming town government sessions.

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reat friends stand by us through situations thick or thin, and may be the first ones we turn to for some extra support. But friends are good for more than honestly assessing wardrobe choices or picking you up in a rainstorm when your car breaks down on the side of the road. According to the Mayo Clinic, friends can be beneficial to your health.

Good friends can increase your sense of purpose and boost your happiness. They’re also available to help you cope with trauma or tragedy and might just give you the push you need to change unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Women who have close girlfriends may find that ladies’ night out is the ideal way to reconnect and find the time to let loose and have fun. When done responsibly, a ladies’ night out can make for the perfect evening. And while you might be pressed for time and tempted to skip a night out on the town with your girlfriends, the following are just a few reasons why you should keep those plans.

Cut down on stress Laughing and talking with friends can dramatically cut down on stress. A landmark UCLA study conducted in 2002 concluded that girlfriends are stress-busters for women and have an impact on their overall mood. Oxytocin, a moodelevating hormone, is released when women are around their friends, increasing feelings of euphoria. Considering stress can take its toll on physical and mental health, enjoying an

evening out with friends can be a fun and simple way to combat stress.

Let it all hang out Ladies’ night out allows women to put their cards on

conversations that do not focus on school or kids. Ladies’ night out is also a great opportunity to enjoy a meal, drink and/ or movie without being interrupted by little ones.

Enjoy a chance to catch up in person Many people now do the bulk of their communicating via texting or email. Ladies’ night out presents an opportunity to converse face-to-face. That

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the table -whether they’re discussing mundane fashion trends or looking for some heartfelt advice. Chances are your friends will not judge you, and you won’t have to bite your tongue like you might have to when sharing your concerns with other people.

Connect with other adults Parents of young children may appreciate ladies’ night out for the chance to get out of the house. You also may enjoy

Keep in touch with yourself According to Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., creator of The Friendship Blog and author of ‘Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Break-Up With Your Best Friend,’ other women shape you as a person. Female friends provide virtual mirrors that allow you to see who you are and who you want to become. Maintaining that connection to yourself can be just as important as staying connected with your friends.

means not having to exert energy trying to infer tone or meaning behind emails or wondering if those emoticons are masking something unsaid.

Have some fun One of the key benefits of going out with girlfriends is that you’ll have your partners in crime ready to join you for a night of unbridled fun. Karaoke, dancing or crowd-watching is even better when you have friends backing you up.

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Dieting and dining out

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ining out is big business. A 2016 Consumer Reports survey of more than 68,000 subscribers projected that Americans would spend $720 billion at restaurants in 2016 alone. That equates to nearly half of every food dollar spent in the United States.

Dining out is a great way to try new things, experience new cultures without traveling overseas and spend time with friends and family. But men and women who are dieting or trying to gain greater control over the foods they eat may be nervous about dining out. Many restaurants feature nutritious foods that won’t compromise dieters’ goals of eating healthy.

Dieters concerned about veering off course when they dine out can take the following steps to stay on course.

Research menus before choosing a restaurant.

Apps such as Grubhub and Seamless make it easier than ever for diners to explore menus before booking reservations. Diners can utilize such apps or their corresponding websites to peruse menus so they can rest easy knowing they will ultimately patronize restaurants that won’t compromise their commitments to eating healthy.

Order an appetizer instead of an entrée.

Controlling portion sizes can help dieters lose weight and keep the weight off. But many restaurants understandably serve large portions in an effort to ensure their customers get enough to eat and don’t feel cheated when the bill is presented. Dieters worried about entrée portions and their ability to avoid the temptation to eat large portions can order exclusively from the appetizers menu. Appetizers are meant to be shared, so they should be filling when eaten by just one person. And many restaurants’ appetizers menus are just as varied as their entrée.offerings.

Skip or split dessert. Few people have the time or ability to prepare restaurant-style desserts at home.

That makes desserts even more special when dining out. However, dieters may want to skip dessert if the dessert offerings are limited to high-calorie, sugarladen offerings. Dieters who simply must indulge in dessert can split desserts with fellow diners or opt for low-calorie fare such as fruit.

Dining out is incredibly popular, and diets don’t have to avoid their favorite restaurants.

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Families can make staycations more unique

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s a result of the economic downturn that began in 2008, many families found themselves forgoing traditional vacations in favor of ‘staycations.’ In such instances, families spent time away from work and school together but did not travel far, if at all.

While the economy has bounced back since the dawn of the staycation, many families are still choosing to stay at home in an effort to save money. Staycations might not seem as glamorous as traveling abroad or as relaxing as spending a week in an oceanfront resort or condominium, but there are ways for families to make staycations more fun and seem like a true departure from everyday life.

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Indulge in an extraordinary activity

Experiment with new cuisine One of the joys of travel is the opportunity to dine out and experience cuisine native to particular locales. But families don’t need to travel abroad to enjoy this particular benefit of traveling. The internet is home to a wealth of recipes from countries far and wide. Parents and their kids can choose recipes online and prepare meals from a different country each night, or pick a ‘country or region of the week’ and prepare a different dish native to that area each night. This provides a great departure from

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in their towns or cities. Busy families tend to take such opportunities for granted when they get caught up in the daily grind, and exploring local history and artistic opportunities in the same way you would when traveling can provide a sense of excitement similar to that experienced during more traditional vacations.

Visit a local zoo, take in a performance at a local theater company or take a guided historical tour of an area of your hometown or a nearby city.

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Eat at a local restaurant either your favorite or one you have been meaning to try.

Take in local culture Rather than spending the week lounging around the house or the backyard pool, families can explore the cultural opportunities

While families typically choose staycations to save money, forgetting the budget to enjoy one extraordinary activity can make a staycation more fun and memorable. Spend one day during the staycation doing something the family would not ordinarily do, be it visiting an all-day amusement park, taking a helicopter tour of a nearby city or going to a ballgame. Such a break from the norm, even if it’s only for a single night, can make staycations feel more like vacations.

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ining out is a great way to celebrate life’s milestones or simply reconnect with friends and loved ones.

Research firm NPD Group found that, by the end of 2015, restaurant visits by consumers increased by 700 million compared to just five years prior.

While chain restaurants invest heavily in advertising, independently owned restaurants do not have those same resources. Multi-unit chains also have more pull with suppliers and might be able to negotiate better deals, or can spread operational costs across various locations. Too often diners are not aware of the vast array of tasty, well-priced and artisanal foods awaiting them just down the street. But dining out at local eateries can be beneficial in various ways.

High-quality food Many local establishments have complete control over their suppliers and menus. As a result, they can be picky with regard to the vendors they use and the produce, meats, dairy, and other ingredients that they select. Many small, independently owned restaurants team up with local organic farmers and distributors

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Freedom of experimentation Although chain restaurants may have to meet approval from administrative boards and marketing departments before they can introduce new fare, independently owned restaurants can let their diners decide which foods remain on the menu and even adapt to community trends. Local restaurants may take pride in serving cultural or regional foods.

Ability to customize Independently owned restaurants may be more amenable to adapting recipes or making substitutions to meet diners’ requests. Skilled local chefs can think on the fly and modify recipes, which may not always be possible in chain establishments.

Crowd control Local restaurants tend to be smaller and

more intimate than many chain restaurants.

This can translate into a calm dining experience. When crowds are small, the noise level inside the restaurant may be muted and service may be fast because there aren’t as many tables to serve. Furthermore, local establishments, although concerned about making a profit, may be less worried about table turnover rate, preferring to let diners linger if it means repeat business.

Familiar faces Some diners enjoy being a ‘regular’ at their favorite local restaurants. Local dining spots also become gathering locations for residents in the know, instead of passing-through tourists or commuters.

Much can be said about the advantages of patronizing local eateries. Men and women who want unique dining experiences can give local, independently owned establishments a try.

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According to the National Restaurant Association, seven in 10 consumers say their favorite restaurant foods provide flavors they cannot easily duplicate at home.

Perhaps that’s one reason why nine in 10 consumers say they enjoy going out to restaurants. While few would likely be shocked to learn that so many people enjoy dining, the types of restaurants consumers prefer reflects a trend that might not have been so important as recently as a decade ago. The National Restaurant Association notes that 68 percent of consumers surveyed for the organization’s 2016 Pocket Factbook are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers locally produced food items. Locally produced foods not only support the local economy, but also tend to be more eco-friendly, as fewer natural resources must be used up to get them from the farm to the dinner table. That preference for eco-friendly food might also explain why 60 percent of consumers are more likely to choose restaurants that offer eco-friendly foods than establishments that provide no such offerings. -Metro Creative METR0

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s enjoyable as the holiday season may be, quite a number of people admit to feeling pressured by the demands of shopping, wrapping and hosting events. According to a poll from the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of people feel stressed out by a lack of time and/or money during the holidays.

Stress can take its toll during the holidays.

But stress does not have to turn this festive time of year into something less enjoyable. By removing some of the work involved in holiday planning and hosting, individuals can free up time and enjoy a more relaxing holiday season. For example, holiday hosts may spend several weeks organizing their holiday meals, hours shopping for the ingredients and still more time preparing and cooking the food. By enlisting the services of a professional caterer, hosts can still throw festive parties with great food while letting someone else deal with the stress of meal planning.

When you decide to have your holiday party catered, keep a few factors in mind as you consider your options.

Recommendations If you have never used a local caterer before, seek recommendations from neighbors and friends. There are many different types of caterers, and some restaurants even provide catering services. Recommendations can help hosts find the right caterer for the style of gathering they’re hoping to host and help them avoid caterers who

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Timing The holiday season is a busy time of year for many businesses, caterers included. The sooner the contract is negotiated, the better. Lock in the date and desired foods as soon as you decide to use a caterer. The longer you wait, the more your options dwindle, as caterers’ schedules tend to book up quickly come the holiday season. Have a second-favorite caterer at the ready in case the first one is booked solid.

Packages Some caterers will only provide the food.

Others are full-service providers and will bring much of what’s needed to entertain. This can include cutlery, plates, chafing dishes, napkins, linens, condiments, and more. Understand fully what each potential catering package includes.

It may be worth spending a little more for a package that’s all-inclusive rather than saving money on a package that requires you to do a lot of work.

Something special Holiday hosts can personalize catered affairs by including one signature dish or drink. If drinks don’t seem like a good fit, consider creating a dipping sauce, glaze or another homemade item. This puts a personal touch on the meal with minimal effort.

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Patriots stun L-D with Tomato Bowl win

By Chris Libonati Richmond Times-Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Lee-Davis relied on Josh Rice throughout the first half and early into the second. It lined up in an I-formation, the line walled down on the defensive line, the tight end sealed off the outside and a pulling lineman kicked out his block to make sure Rice had a hole to run through each time.

The Confederates ran nearly the same play on six of the first seven snaps of the second half.

But in the fourth quarter, as it started to rain, Rice ran to the right side of the field and was stopped behind the line. Patrick Henry defender Brandon Sullivan punched the ball out and teammate Jamel Jackson picked the ball up and ran into the end zone untouched.

The Confederates’ lead had been whittled away. After a Lee-Davis defender buried his helmet into kicker Rian PecciYoung’s hip, drawing a penalty, the Patriots made a 2-point conversion to take a 1-point lead.

It was their only lead of the game, and it held, and Patrick Henry won the Tomato Bowl 15-14.

“It was a test of wills,” said Patrick Henry coach Keith Braxton. “They want to run it; we want to run it. We got to stop them. They got to stop us.

It was tooth and nail the rest of

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Patrick Henry quarterback Hunter Hart (16) signals touchdown after running back Samuel Williams (17) falls into the Lee-Davis end zone in the Patriots’ 15-14 win over the host Confederates in the 59th Tomato Bowl Friday.

the way.” half. Rice powered Lee-Davis, The Patriots struggled taking 25 carries for 162 yards offensively, scoring all seven and a touchdown. But he also offensive points in the first fumbled twice and, when the

Confederates had fourth-andAfter the second fumble, goal at the Patrick Henry 4-yard Rice sat on the field, his knees line, missed a pass from quarsee PATRIOTS, pg. 12 terback Zachary Lass.

ASHLAND – The last time Randolph-Macon’s women’s volleyball team faced Washington & Lee in the regular season, it took five sets for the Yellow Jackets to subdue their Old Dominion Athletic Conference rivals.

Saturday, when the two teams met – RandolphMacon seeded No. 1, Washington & Lee seeded No. 2 – in the ODAC tournament final Saturday in Crenshaw Gymnasium, the two teams were forced to go through five sets before the match was decided.

Even then, it took a little extra time before Yellow Jacket senior outside hitter Rebecca McGilvery got the see ODAC, pg. 13

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Patrick Henry sweeps Hawks to reach states

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Patrick Henry and Hanover put themselves in a tight spot last week with win in the Class 4 Region B boys volleyball quarterfinals. On the good side, they both advanced to the region semifinals – held Monday after this edition went to press.

On the not-so-good side, they had to play each other, which means only one of the county teams will advance to the Class 4 state championships.

They settled the matter of who would stay and who would go to state Monday with a wild match at Patrick Henry Monday night. The Hawks were no pushovers, but the Patriots still managed to win with a 25-19, 32-30, 25-20 sweep.

Patrick Henry reached the region semifinal with a lackluster 25-9, 25-18, 25-19 win over Dinwiddie Thursday.

There was no lack of energy against Hanover Monday night, but Patriots head coach Michael Townsend said his team could have been sharper.

“Hanover definitely brought the energy in tonight,” Townsend said. “They were def-

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curled to his chest and his hands over his facemask until a Patrick Henry player and several LeeDavis teammates offered to help him up.

“It’s been a struggle offensively with different quarterbacks and then their defense, they were pretty on tonight,”

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initely ready to play tonight and we were just kind of lukewarm, I guess you could say. We were waiting for them to push us instead of applying the pressure the whole time.”

Patrick Henry got off to a strong start in the first set, but slacked up and allowed the Hawks to close the gap. The Patriots (20-0) were in even bigger trouble the second set, facing six straight Hanover set points before they overtook the Hawks for the win.

“I’m glad we were able to fight off … six set points,” Townsend said. “When our backs were against the wall we were able to push back. That helped. Our passing got a little bit better when they were at a set point.”

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Hawks.

“We knew it was going to be a tough fight,” said Hanover head coach Hilary Cassil. “If we absolutely played to our potential, I think we possibly could have won, but we were little inconsistent tonight, which has been the story of our team.”

While the Hawks played their hearts out in the second set, the loss deflated them somewhat at the start of the

third. Patrick Henry jumped out to a 9-1 lead early in that set before the Hawks caught their collective breath – but they still could not catch up.

“We had set point a handful of times,” Cassil said. “We play a game in practice called ‘Finish it!’ When you don’t finish it, there are consequences.”

Patrick Henry was led by Adam Lane with 39 assists.

Jarrett Carrano had 14 kills and five digs, and Jaxon Delgado had 11 kills and three blocks.

said offensive lineman Michael Harris. “Our stance is beat ’em in their mouth, beat ’em in their mouth, beat ’em in their mouth.”

At halftime, Lee-Davis had a 14-7 lead that it built on its running game. In addition to Rice, Jamir Johnson spelled the running back mostly in shotgun sets. He ran the ball eight times for 22 yards. Until the second half, Johnson was effective. A pass from Lass to Rice put the

Confederates up 14-0 and then two drives later, Patrick Henry drove 52 yards on six plays to cut its deficit to seven points.

Despite Rice’s fumbles in the fourth quarter, Lee-Davis had a chance to win the game. It could have kicked a field goal, but chose to pass instead. Rice lined up in the slot, but the pass zipped past him. He pleaded with a referee for a pass-interference call after, but the play

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Patrick Henry’s Link Hammerschmidt (3) goes for the kill despite the efforts of Hanover’s Turner Cole (3) and Griffin Meyers (15) in the Patriots’ 25-19, 32-30, 25-20 win over the visiting Hawks in a Class 4, Region B semifinal Monday.

The Patriots clinched a berth in the Virginia High School League Class 4 state tournament with the win.

Patriot runners qualify for state meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor FREDERICKSBURG – Patrick Henry and Hanover just missed out on qualifying as teams for the Class 4 state cross country championships, but both teams had individuals who did advance to states with multiple top 10 finishers in the Class 4, Region B cross country championships at Belvedere Plantation Thursday.

Midlothian’s boys blew

through the competition, winning the regional team title with 39 points. Louisa was second with 86, and Courtland claiming third – and the last team berth in the state championships – with 110 points.

Patrick Henry just missed a team berth with 113 points, and Hanover finished sixth with 158 points.

Patrick Henry’s Noah Campbell was the county’s top finisher in the event, coming in second in the boys race with

a time of 16:42.80. Hanover’s Nathaniel Good was seventh in 17:43.20.

Midlothian likewise led the pack in the girls race, finishing first with 51 points.

King George (second with 72 points) and Louisa (third with 86 points), claimed the other two team berths in the state championships. Patrick Henry was fourth with 114 points, followed by Hanover (128 points) in fifth place.

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stood.

Patrick Henry ran the clock out and lineman Michael Harris stood in front of his teammates, all on one knee at the end of the game.

“I don’t know if you know, but we just shocked the world,” he yelled at them. “Seventy-five percent,” he yelled again, citing an Instagram poll in which 75 percent of people picked LeeDavis to win on Friday.

Then, they moshed at one end of the field, all around the Tomato Bowl trophy.

“We won the Tomato Bowl, so we’re good,” Braxton said later.

Chris Libonati can be reached at clibonati@timesdispatch.com.

was the county’s top girls finisher, coming in third in 20:01.00.

Patrick Henry’s Emmy Joyce (20:47.80) and Jennifer Macias (21:01.50) also made the top 10 with sixth- and 10th-place finishes, respectively.

The Class 4A girls championship race begins Friday at 11:45 a.m. at Great Meadow.

The boys race will follow at 12:30 p.m.

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good) PH—Williams 4 run (kick good) PH—Jackson 18 fumble recovery (conversion good) RUSHING PH: Williams 5 carries (minus 5) yards, Sikkar 1-4, Hart 14-17. LD: Johnson 8-22, Rice 25-162.

PASSING PH: Sikkar 2 completions 4 attempts 1 yard 0 interceptions, Hart Patrick Henry 0 7 0 8 — 15 4-10-68-1. LD: Lass 5-12-67-0.

Lee-Davis 7 7 0 0 — 14 RECEIVING PH: Jackson 1 reception 26 yards, LD—Rice 3 run (kick good) Coles 2-45. LD: Rice 1-27, McCauley LD—Rice 27 pass from Lass (kick 1-6, Hargrove 1-8, Anthony 2-26.

County field hockey teams fall short of states

By Tom Leiss the Free-Lance Star FREDERICKSBURG – Chancellor entered the Region 4C tournament as the top seed, but also with something to prove after some disappointing losses in district play.

While losses can be tough to take, they often reveal things that need to be worked on, as well as what a team is made of.

After rolling to a convincing shutout win in Monday’s quarterfinals, the Chargers showed they’re ready to keep working hard in Wednesday’s semifinals with a deceptively dominant 3-0 win over visiting Patrick Henry.

Chancellor (14-6) met Courtland – a 4-0 winner over Hanover in Wednesday’s other semifinal – in the region final.

Both Chancellor and Courtland advanced to the Class 4 state championship tournament.

While the Chargers held a 17-0 edge in shots and finished with a 25-0 advantage in corners against the Patriots (10-7), head coach Jim Larkin said taking those chances better will be of the utmost importance going forward.

“We need to finish. All year long, scoring has been an issue.

We have looks. We have capa-

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kill Randolph-Macon needed to put the Generals away with a 20-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-20, 16-14 victory to claim its third straight conference championship.

The Yellow Jackets were led by senior outside hitter Rebecca McGilvery (18 kills, 18 digs), senior setter Erin Quinn (32 assists, 11 digs), senior defensive specialist Julia Stech (12 digs), senior libero Samantha Sallade

bility,” the longtime coach said.

“We’ve been working on it. The kids are making better runs.

They’re in the right spots, but they’ve just got to be a little more patient, take their time, look up and finish the opportunities that they’re given.”

On Wednesday, Chancellor didn’t finish many of its chances, but it converted three of its corners to get the result it needed to move on.

Natalie Amey, who set up all three goals with well-executed inserts, said corners are something the Chargers often concentrate on.

“They are very stressful for me especially,” said the senior who inserted all of Chancellor’s corners. “I’m just happy my teammates were able to finish and my inserts got to them.”

Larkin had high praise for Amey’s ability to get those integral set plays started, especially on Wednesday.

“She does an absolute great job with that,” he said. “You have to have a good insert, and it gives Emma [Bernard] some time to get a touch on it and decide, am I going to shoot, am I going to pass.”

Amey and Bernard combined to set up the opening score midway through the first half.

(25 digs), junior middle hitter Emily Fitzwater (11 kills), sophomore setter Angela Tender (21 assists, 15 digs) and sophomore outside hitter Miranda Hall (16 kills, 10 digs).

Hall’s performance capped an ODAC Player of the Year season – but she had her share of struggles against Washington & Lee, with 12 errors on 39 attacks.

“It’s a long game. It’s more of a marathon rather than a sprint when you’re going through it,” said Hall, a former stand-

Stillabower, and the junior riffled a shot of her own from the same spot at the top of the circle to make it 3-0 with 17:27 left in the game.

From there, the Chancellor defense clamped down as the Patriots came up empty in their last-ditch efforts.

Patrick Henry head coach Abbie Rossman thought the hard shots and the Chargers’ aggressive play played a big role in the game’s outcome.

“I think we played a little bit on our heels. We were a little bit intimidated by the power of their hits and their intensity,” she said. “So, I think we sat back a little bit, unusually for our style of play.”

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Patrick Henry’s Molly Enright threads her way between two Charlottesville defenders in the Patriots’ 2-1 overtime win over the Black Knights in a Class 4 Region C quarterfinal on Oct. 30.

Amey sent the ball to the top of the circle where Bernard received it, took a touch and ripped a shot that thumped off the base board of the cage, putting Chancellor ahead 1-0 with 15:24 left in the period.

The Patriots kept the deficit at one heading into the second half, but the Chargers’ set-piece

duo connected once again to double its advantage after intermission.

In a carbon copy of the opener, Bernard collected Amey’s pass and fired a rocket into the cage to make it 2-0 8:16 after the restart.

Bernard said those hard shots can be important to set

the tone on corners, not just for her team, but also the opposition.

“That’s what Larkin wants,” the sophomore said. “The first corner’s always a straight hit so that they know I’m not afraid to crush a ball.”

Four minutes later, Bernard left Amey’s pass for Sarah

out at Hanover High School.

“Everyone’s going to have errors.

We’re not perfect. Not every ball’s going to be awesome. But I think the important thing is to make it up with a pass, get the next ball and move on.”

Randolph-Macon’s hitters frequently struggled against a young Generals team that refused to let the ball hit the floor – often by seeming sheer force of will.

“They’re great blockers,” Hall said of Washington & Lee. “It’s all about adjustment and

learning how to hit around or through them.”

The Generals (24-10) drew the first blood, quickly jumping out to a 6-1 lead in the first set and holding the advantage throughout. While the Yellow Jackets (23-6) won the second set, the Generals looked to be the better team after taking a 2-1 lead with a third-set win.

They had played nearly flawless ball, but Randolph-Macon head coach Bill Rogers felt time would be on the Yellow Jackets’ side.

“That was a really good team,” Rogers said of the Generals. “The first three sets, W&L made almost no unforced errors. That’s almost impossible to do, and it is impossible to maintain, I think, because it wasn’t necessarily their forté.

They do make errors, and they showed in in the fourth and fifth sets.”

The key to the win was in the Yellow Jackets’ ability to adapt.

“We stayed after it. This is a smart team. They really do make the adjustments,” Rogers

Patrick Henry 2, Charlottesville 1 ASHLAND – Patrick Henry and Charlottesville traded goals in the first half, then settled for a defensive scrap for the rest of regulation in their Class 4, Region C quarterfinal on Oct. 30.

The Patriots pressed the Black Knight defense hard early in overtime, forcing a corner during which Molly Enright fired a shot that Natalie Nichols deflected into the goal to give Patrick Henry a 2-1 win and a berth in the regional semifinal.

said. “We had a little blip early in the first set. After that we were just really steady. We were just grinding it out.”

Randolph-Macon earned the ODAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. The Yellow Jackets will travel to Owings Mills, Maryland, to face Swarthmore in the first round Friday at 12:30 p.m.

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REZONINGS C-16-17(c), MARGARET JONES BOST Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPINs 8728-54-9623 and 8728-55-7070 (part), consisting of approximately 26.1 acres, and located at the terminus of Glebe Hill Road (private road section) approximately 1,000 feet northwest of its intersection with Colwick Trace (state route pending) in the HENRY 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 three (3) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 8.7 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-17-17(c), STELLA M. AND STEVEN M. CLARY Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8719-24-3791, consisting of approximately 8.9 acres, and located on the west line of Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 800 feet south of its intersection with Cadys Mill Road (State Route 695) in the BEAVERDAM 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 two (2) building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 4.45 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-19-17(c), HANOVER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INC. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7779-49-4924 and 7779-49-3598, consisting of approximately 3.6 acres, and located on the south line of Hanover Avenue (State Route 1306) approximately 300 feet west of its intersection with Beverly Road (State Route 1312) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of six (6) building lots for a gross density of 1.67 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE-14-17, C-FALLS, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.10 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a temporary sales office for an approved subdivision on GPIN 7787-06-9949, consisting of approximately 11.89 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Holly Hill Road (State Route 713) in the SOUTH ANNA 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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The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption:

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Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a self-storage warehouse facility on GPIN 8714-97-5670, consisting of approximately 5.6 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions and located on the east line of Lee-Davis Road (State Route 643) across from its intersection with Brandy Run Drive (private road) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban High (4-8 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING)

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-7 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, “COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS AND POLICIES; PENALTIES,” TO REVISE THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS OF VOLUNTEERS, AND ALSO AMENDING SECTION 9-27 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, “MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT MEDICAL DIRECTORS,” AND SECTION 9-28 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, “MEDICAL CONTROL BOARD,” TO REVISE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY’S OPERATIONAL MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND THE MEDICAL CONTROL BOARD.

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The proposed amendment will be a change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan as follows:

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, November 16, 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:

Public Utility Plan Map – An amendment to add a “Proposed Wastewater Pump Station” symbol in the vicinity of the intersection of Chapman Street (Town of Ashland Road) and Thompson Street (State Route 54) in the Town of Ashland and in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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