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Town lights up tracks to attract visitors and sales By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland continued its holiday festivities on Friday with the third annual “Light Up the Tracks!” event at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. “We had a full crowd at the beautifully decorated Center to enjoy music, dance and theatre performances. Central Virginia Dance Academy performed selections from ‘The Nutcracker,’ [and] The Whistle Stop Theatre Company performed a couple of scenes from their production of ‘Little Women,’” said Lorie Foley, who manages public relations for the Ashland Main Street Association. Foley also said that 804 Dance Place performed various dance numbers, and the all-male chorus of “Hanover Harmony” sang holiday-spirited songs. “They even got the audience to join in
with them,” she said after the event. “After the main program, Santa and Rudolph stopped by to visit with the children. It was a quintessential Ashland event – magical and lovely,” Foley said. The Whistle Stop Theatre Company also presented an exclusive sneak peek of its newest adaptation, “The Little Match Girl.” Audiences were delighted as the classic work of Hans Christian Andersen was brought to life in time for the holiday season. “Light Up the Tracks!” is sponsored by AMSA, but the nonprofit organization partnered together with HAAC for the Dec. 1 event. Starting off the month-long celebration with “Light Up the Center,” and throughout the rest of December until New Year’s Day, the portion of town that lines the railroad tracks, including downtown Ashland businesses, Randolph-Macon College and
trackside residences, will be decorated with sparkling lights from one end of town to the other. There will continue to be holidayfocused events throughout that time as well. On Saturday, Dec. 2, Santa Claus strolled through downtown Ashland, starting at Cross Bros. Grocery, where he read a story to children. With the goal of bringing more visitors to the historic downtown portion of the “Center of The Universe” to enjoy the holiday lights, as well as to shop and dine in Ashland’s trackside shops and restaurants, the Main Street Association has planned and will be coordinating musical and dance performances, additional family activities, arts and crafts, holiday open houses and more throughout the month.
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The Whistle Stop Theatre Company presents a scene from see LIGHTS UP, pg. 4 “Little Women” at the Light Up the Tracks! event.
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Same day access to Social Services started Saturday By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
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TV 6 newscaster Cheryl Miller, left, was honorary co-host. She is shown with Carolyn Peart, who hosts the annual Deck The Halls! event at her home. At right, Vivien McClain ran to give Santa a welcome hug when he arrived.
ASHLAND -- In an effort to increase accessibility and efficiency, Community Service Boards across the Commonwealth are engaged in efforts to offer timely services to its clients. Hanover County began those efforts earlier this year, and a plan to increase same day access to services was officially
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Officials check out theatre work By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local
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SHLAND — Nearing its completion, the historical Ashland Theatre is advancing in its construction process to renovate the building into a treasure the town can enjoy, use and be proud of. For many years, the familiar but noticeably idle and underutilized building, which originally opened in 1948, is being renovated to include the uniqueness of the old-style theater, but with additions acceptable for venues to be held. The Ashland Theatre also has been upgraded to being completely Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-accessible. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, a hard-hat tour of the renovation’s status was hosted by the Ashland Theatre Foundation (ATF), as well as the project’s contractor, cocontractor and construction crew. Ashland Town Council advertised a special meeting for which the purpose of, “was to show off what the Ashland Theatre Foundation has been up to and to introduce our newly hired executive director Douglas Love-Ramos,” Councilwoman Kathy Abbott said. Abbott’s serves as the council’s theatre liaison. “We invited other local officials as well. The tour was led by all of the Ashland Theatre Foundation board members,” Abbott said. Foundation board members taking the tour included: Clark Mercer, president; Hugh Joyce, vice president; Jen Chambers, treasurer; Madeleine Alderman; and Abbott. Joyce said the new and improved theatre will be great. He talked about the Foundation’s purpose in renovating the theatre, saying how they wanted “to get involved with Ashland in every way we can to dig a little deeper and be a little more compelling than the other entertainment options you might run into.” Contractors included Ashland-based Chopper-Dawson and Scott Brannon from F. Richard Wilton Jr. Inc. “Those two guys are working together to do the project,” Joyce said He said the theatre is leased and oper-
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Work continues on the Ashland Theatre, which opened in 1948. Town officials took part in a hard-hat tour last week.
ated by ATF, and the Theatre Foundation is renting the theatre from the Town of Ashland for a dollar … We are managing the construction, [and] we’ll manage the operation, ongoing when the renovations are complete.” He credited the Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA) for its role in the theatre’s restoration process. Joyce said “AMSA was very instrumental during our pop-up mode,” asking, “Remember, we ran the theatre for two
years in pop-up mode?” Joyce said AMSA helped, along with the town, to get the theatre into pop-up mode, “which gave us a lot of information, and moved us to the next stage, which is the operations and renovations taking place now.” Anyone interested in learning more about the progression of the Ashland Theatre’s renovations, or has any questions for ATF, may contact the nonprofit organization by email at:cotutheater@gmail.com.
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 11100 block of Air Park Road, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 13000 block of Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam. Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Aquarius Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Kiwi Lane, Mechanicsville.
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Forging public records was reported in the 11200 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering, $200, third offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 12700 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Raven Run Drive, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 5400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 9400 block of Marlbourne Way, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16100 block of Beaverdam School Road/Beaver Lake Drive, Beaverdam.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6300 block of Draperfield Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Chamberlayne Road/Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville.
Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Drive,
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15400 block of Ashland Road/Two Pond Lane, Glen Allen.
Unlawful purchase or possession of an alcoholic beverage was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Credit card forgery was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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Grand larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Bell Creek Road/AMF Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 14500 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike/LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11300 block of Old Scotland Road, Glen Allen.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Arnoka Road, Mechanicsville.
Carrying a concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12800 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Totopotomoy Trail /Sliding Hill Road,
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Credit card theft was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway/Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.
Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8300 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.
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Sheriff: Be safety conscious while shopping online this holiday HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office reminds its citizens to remain safety conscious this holiday season when conducting inperson transactions from online sales, sharing financial information over websites, and personal information on social networks. By being safety conscious while online, you will reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft and other
scams. How can you reduce your risk of becoming a victim of identity theft? Be aware of scams and “phishing” schemes. Do not give out personal information over the phone, through the mail, or over the internet unless you have initiated the contact. Protect your personal data. Use security software with firewall and anti-virus protection. Use strong passwords.
Shred all documents that contain personal information. Do not click on links or download attachments from unknown or suspicious emails. How can you reduce your risk of becoming a victim during in-person transactions from online sales? Trust your instincts. Insist to meet at a public place. Consider having a friend accompany you.
Tell a friend or family member where you’re going. Do not meet in a secluded area. Do not invite strangers into your home, and do not go to theirs. Be cautious when buying/selling high value items. Perform the transaction during daylight hours. If it sounds too good to be true, it normally is. Take your cellphone with you.
“We encourage everyone to also follow these tips if they plan to meet someone they have met on a social network,” Sgt. James R. Cooper, speaking on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, said. “And finally, always be aware of your surroundings while visiting shopping malls and local businesses. Always take your keys, lock your vehicles, and hide gifts or valuables in the trunk.” The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is open to
the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is located at 7522 County Complex Rd. in Hanover. “Citizens are more than welcome to use our location as a safe spot for sales and exchanges,” Cooper said. For more information on how to protect yourself online and during these transactions, visit http://www.craigslist. org/about/safety or http:// www.hanoversheriff.com/31/ Education-Events.
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Hanover Harmony Men's Chorus sang several Christmas selections. The Whistle Stop Theatre Company presents a scene from Little Women.
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AMSA encourages local business owners who have shops in downtown Ashland to consider booking an event or two under the umbrella of “Light Up the Tracks!” The local organization, part of Virginia Main
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includes collaborative documentation, a procedure that allows patients to discuss and analyze results with officials. Centralized scheduling also is a major portion of the STEP program in Hanover, and there is a pilot program in place that seeks to ensure quicker access to services and greater efficiency. “This centralized process allows for more immediate client access to
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Street, will help those companies’ marketing efforts for their holiday events and activities. “The Gingerbread Trail” has returned this year to produce more gingerbread creations to be displayed in downtown businesses and dining establishments. Wendy Yohman, with the restaurant Jake’s
a scheduler for appointment changes and greater efficiency for staff being available for any time their schedule allows . . . not spending clinical time negotiating that schedule,” Hanover Community Services Board executive director Ivy Sager said at a recent meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The redesign efforts also are geared to provide same day access for clients seeking services, but Sager told supervisors the expanded effort would require additional staff resources. With front desk staff duties expanded with centralized scheduling
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Place, is organizing “The Gingerbread Trail” this year. Any businesses who are interested in participating may contact Yohman at wendy@ yohmansgarden.com or 804-798-3287. The goal is to show folks that downtown Ashland is vibrant and full of events and celebrations this holiday season.
responsibilities, the department has been awarded $270,000 from the state to expand its staff. The department was seeking a $202,000 appropriation for FY 2018 to support the new positions required to improve access. The Commonwealth provides about 80 percent of that funding. “Four positions are being requested to support our same day access efforts at Hanover’s CSB,” Sager said. The positions include two administrative assistants, an outreach and intake specialist, and a clinical supervisor for access.
People who are interested in learning more about the 2017 “Light Up the Tracks!” in Ashland may contact Foley at loriefoley@comcast.net or 804-339-6175. Ashland Main Street is a designated Virginia Main Street community and nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Same day access will allow clients to complete applications and background forms on the same day they arrive, receive an assessment and, within seven days, are meeting with a clinician and receiving treatment. “As an agency, staff have been very focused and committed over that last year in developing the same day model. We see it as a best practice in behavioral health care and are eager to offer this level of service to our residents,” Sager said. Jeanie Edwards, chairperson of the Hanover County Community Services Board, also thinks the new
same day access will enhance services. “As a Boarb, we are really excited about this important step and think it will be very beneficial to county residents,” she said. Supervisors had some questions regarding flexibility of the program and how Hanover’s department can adjust to improve efficiency if the current alignment does not yield results. Sager assured them the program will be closely monitored to make sure it is achieving the desired results, and offered to provide a six-month update on the program next year.
Ashcake Woman’s Club supports nonprofits with Harvest Run
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The GWFC Ashcake Woman’s Club recently presented proceeds from the 14th Annual Ashland Harvest Run to representatives from Circles Ashland, Hanover Interfaith Clinics and Wings of Hope Ranch. At right, runners leave the starting line for the 10K event of the Harvest Run.
Ashland Renegade Farmers Market launches holiday sales
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their meats at the Ashland Farmers Market that same year. “We offer a variety of 100% grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork, and free-range eggs throughout the year. Chicken availability varies during the winter depending on demand due to the seasonal production of true free-range chicken,” Isbell said. “We pride ourselves in using an innovative sustainable approach to agriculture to produce the highest quality products for our customers.” Another winter market vendor, Linda Bruce, owner of Rain or Shine Greenhouse Gardens, grows pesticide-free hydroponic lettuce and greens throughout the year at her family-owned and operated greenhouses in Hanover County. Bruce also offers gluten-free baked goods. “Even though it’s not summer, we still have local seasonal food that is fresh and good for you,” she said. Pampatike Farm in King William, operated by Carroll Curtis and Brian Sinclair, offers kale,
Swiss chard, spinach, beets, eggs, fudge, and more. Christi Macomber, owner of “Macshack Acres,” based near Doswell, sells fresh homebaked granolas, sweets and breads, as well as seasonally-available free-range eggs. Neely’s Garden in Old Church, offers homemade yeast and sweet breads, including sourdough, deli rye, peppery cheddar, asiago, and herb breads. They also produce organic dried herbs, teas and garlic. Other regular winter market vendors include Delli Carpini (fresh produce), Dragonfly Farms
(grass-fed beef and lamb, and vegetable, herb and bedding plants), and Rina Factory Home Baked Goods, (biscotti, scones, sweets, etc.). “We’ve seen a steady increase in the number of people who visit the winter markets since we became vendors here about five years ago. People know that they can count on getting fresh, high quality local items that are reasonably priced,” said Richard Neely, Neely’s Garden. For more information about the Ashland Renegade Farmers Market and to see what vendors are participating at each market, visit the Ashland Farmers Market on Facebook.
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ASHLAND – ’Tis the season at the Ashland Renegade Farmers Market as the holidays got into full swing on Saturday, Dec. 2, with a tacky Christmas sweater and other holiday apparel day. The winter farmers market is open from 9 to 11 a.m. in the lot behind Ashland Town Hall on Thompson Street. “Come on out, shop for locally produced food and gifts, and let your holiday spirit shine,” said Paula Neely, owner of Neely’s Garden, one of the vendors. The market features local produce, meats, baked goods, pickles and preserves, honey, dried herbs and teas, as well as holiday wreaths, handmade ornaments, artisan crafts and more. Local farmers and bakers will continue to bring their products to Ashland on the first and third Saturdays of each month December through April, until the regular season market reopens in May. Throughout the winter, locally grown and grass-fed beef, chicken and pork are usually available, as well as seasonal vegetables and hydroponic lettuce and greens. In addition, you’ll find cage-free eggs, homemade breads, cookies, pies, biscotti, scones, and granola, plus homemade jams, jellies, pickles and artisan soaps. Everything is produced within a 30-mile radius. The Renegade Farmers Market was started in 2008 by Keenbell Farm, a multi-generational family farm that has been in Hanover since 1951, according to Charles Isbell. They began selling
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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor
There is magic in the air this holiday season By Melody Kinser Managing Editor OK, I’ll confess: I’m a 61-year-old kid when it comes to the Christmas season. I love how we celebrate the birth of the Christ child. I love the songs. I love the decorations. I love the magic that the season brings. I love the sparkle of amazement in the faces of little ones. This year will be especially delightful for this old kid. I have a great-nephew who is 14 months old (that counting a child’s age in months always threw me off -- part of never being a parent, I guess). Anyway, Bailey is so smart and funny. But I’m especially impressed by how inquisitive he is. Our extended family plans to get a minibus later this month for the Tacky Lights Tour. This
will be more enjoyable with a toddler absorbing the sights and sounds. Mom is eager to watch is reactions as we make the rounds. So, the house is decorated and, even though the tree won Round 1, Mom and I bested it by doing a little cheating with the connections of lights. We always reminisce as we go through the boxes and boxes of ornaments -- so many have a story associated with them. There are memories of loved ones who are no longer with us and good times with travels. The icing on the cake was Sunday’s Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, which, as always, attracted a large turnout into the Village. Only the Hanover Tomato Festival draws more people into our community.
Watching from the judging area (certainly one of the best seats in the house as it were) brings the full effect of the holiday into perspective. With floats, some religious, marching bands, businesses, and lots of children, it’s an afternoon of wonder, regardless of age. As a member of my high school’s marching band, I fondly remember the enthusiasm of the spectators as we made our way along the parade route. It’s the same here, with so many talented students taking part. Yes, the holiday season is in full swing now, so get out, shop local, and remember the reason for the season. This is a time when age doesn’t matter because there truly is magic in the air.
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Nov. 22, 1963 -- a day that took away the innocence of a nation By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local Sitting in Ms. Adams’ fifth period English class was never easy. The class came at the end of a long day for students who were just becoming accustomed to changing classes and assuming roles as bonafide students. And, on Fridays, the minutes on the clock above the blackboard seemed to move painfully slow as the anticipation of a weekend without school increased with each passing second.
The small speaker below the clock crackled once before any voices could be heard, and often it cracked followed by silence and no announcement ensued. But, this time was different and our principal, B.T. Doyle, began searching for words to describe the unimaginable to his student body. “President Kennedy was shot today in Dallas,” Doyle began. He didn’t provide the details or the ultimate terror of the final result, but the announcement was like no other in my memory, and
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Doyle’s voice indicated a seriousness that I’d seldom heard in my short life. “Yeah, I pulled back on my trusty slingshot and let go a shot right at the president,” joked our class clown who always had an inappropriate comment for almost any situation. No one laughed, and the teacher quickly told him to shut up. I wonder to this day if that person realizes the stupidity of his comment at such a period in our nation’s history. I never forgot, and, when I see this guy
even today, I can only think of his stupid words following the news. The scope of the national tragedy was not evident to us as eighth-graders, but the tears in our teacher’s eyes provided a clue that the next few days would be surreal, almost otherworldly. I stared out the windows of the class and noticed the flag at the office was flying at half-mast, a sure sign that someone important in America had passed, and it didn’t take an investigative journalist to understand that the
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president had been assassinated. I remember the bus ride home was subdued, and some older students wept as we headed for the numerous stops. When I returned home, my 80-yearold Great-Aunt Mollie was crying, something I’d never seen her do before. For some reason, I began to cry with her as we lamented the fate of a young president with a young family, and the senseless nature of the crime. The days that followed seemed almost dream-like with no semblance to normalcy as a nation grieved an almost unthinkable end to a presidency. Even the President’s opponents seemed shocked with the unbelievable set of events. We remained glued to our television sets for hours of coverage of the investigation, but more astutely focused on the pomp and ceremony that surrounds the death of a president. A riderless horse with boots turned backwards, guards from all branches of the Armed Forces standing in vigilant silence as thousands of mournsee Nov. 22 pg. 8
OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CAROLE BILLINGSLEY Carole Reese Billingsley, 78, of Henrico, was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior on September 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Billingsley; her son, Marc Billingsley; and her granddaughter, Kristin Billingsley. Carole is survived by her sons, Mitch Billingsley and wife, Patti of Rockville, and Carl Billingsley and his wife, Melanie of Charlotte, North Carolina; grandchildren, Jamie (Hillary), Ashleigh Kaye (JT), Kindell (Patric), Courtney, Matt and Michael; BILLINGSLEY greatgrandchildren, Caroline and Camden Billingsley and Maddox Trobaugh; adoring sister, Patty McLaurin (Ronnie) of North Myrtle Beach; dedicated sister-in-law, Page Billingsley of Raleigh, North Carolina; special nephew, Jimmy Raines of Chesterfield; and her loving Dachshund, Marley. Because of her determined spirit, she was an inspiration to all following her cancer diagnosis. Her family finds solace in knowing that she is with God and whole again. Her family will receive
friends at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Berea Baptist Church CAMERON at 15421 Pouncey Tract Road, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. A celebration reception will immediately follow at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Berea Baptist Church.
WAYNE CAMERON Wayne Mitchell Cameron, 62, passed away on November 8, 2017, after a long battle with illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Cleveland Cameron; and his stepfather, John Mignogna. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Mignogna; one sister, Betty Langford (Robert); and three brothers, Thomas Cameron, Richard Cameron (Barbara) and Gary Cameron (Donna); and many other family members. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the Ashland Christian Church at 301 South James Street in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
DOREEN CODDINGTON Doreen Lenor Coddington, of Beaverdam, went home to the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2017, after a brief illness. Doreen was born in Newark, New Jersey, on February 29, 1932, the daughter of Jose Barreire, a Spanish immigrant and Lenore Hasseldine. Doreen enjoyed CODDINGTON 62 years of wedded adventure with her husband, David M. Coddington, who preceded her in death. A lifelong Presbyterian, Doreen was an elder and was the first laywoman to serve as moderator of the Presbytery in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She relocated to Virginia in 1987, became an active member of the Ashland Presbyterian Church, and served on the Hanover County Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT). Doreen loved to read, watch Jeopardy and host family gatherings. She is survived by her brother, William Barreire (Laura); her children, Melissa Kanar (Thomas), David Coddington (Peggy) and Melanie Coddington (James Hansen); grandchildren, Laura Stapleton (Jeff), Brian Muller
(Jessica) and Jason Kanar; and great-grandchildren, Gwendolyn and Rosalyn Muller. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Ashland Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ashland Presbyterian Church, 410 Virginia St., Ashland, VA and St. Joseph's Indian School, P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. nelsenashland.com. Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
JAMES HAZELWOOD JR. James Payton Hazelwood Jr., 71, of Ashland, passed away on November 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Payton and Lucille Hazelwood. HAZELWOOD. Jim is survived by his wife, Joan Hazelwood of Ashland; his sons, Jamie, Joey and Ray; his daughter, Bonnie H. Hill; his brother, Bill Hazelwood; and six grandchildren. A memorial ceremony was held from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington
County Democrats to caucus on Saturday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Hanover Democratic Committee will caucus at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Ashland Coffee & Tea to reorganize for 20182019, as required by the State
Democratic Party. Doors to the caucus will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 10 a.m. All those standing in line by 10 a.m. will be admitted to participate in the caucus. To participate, you must be a registered voter in Hanover
County and must agree to support Democratic candidates. The business of the caucus will be to elect members to the newly formed Hanover Democratic Committee. Immediately following the close of the caucus, a
regular meeting of the reorganized Hanover Democratic Committee will begin, with officers being elected for 20182019, adoption of revised bylaws, and electing new members who were not able to be present for the caucus.
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PAGE JACKSON JR. Page Llewellyn Jackson Jr., 87, of Glen Allen, passed away on November 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Edward Jackson; parents, Page and Ruby; and son-in-law, George Ray Bowles. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Jeannette JACKSON H. Jackson; children, Page III (Victor), Helen Bowles, Patricia Rios (Carlos) and Barbara Overton (“Butch� Finley); seven granddaughters, 15 great- grandchildren, and a large extended family. After completion of high school, Page spent a year at Randolph-
Macon College in Ashland. He enlisted in the Army, becoming a sergeant. He worked for Smith Corona, eventually opening his own business, Landmark Office Equipment. During his youth he was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. When he moved to Glen Allen, he joined Greenwood United Methodist Church and remained a member until his death. He loved fishing, camping, gardening and travel. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Greenwood United Methodist Church at 10040 Greenwood Road in Glen Allen. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Greenwood United Methodist Church. Bliley’s- Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements.
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There are three extraordinary volunteers who were true heroes to one family on Train Day 2017. A big shout out goes to these three students, from left, Kim Nguyen from Lee-Davis High School, Pierre Thompson from Hanover High School and Hailey Cooke from Lee-Davis, who went above and beyond in helping find a lost little boy and comforting his entire family. The mom lost track of her 3-year-old son and had three other kids along with her husband looking for the boy. The teenage volunteers comforted the family and stayed close with the mother who ran from Randolph-Macon College to Myrtle Street and Hanover Avenue looking for her little boy. She said they were new to Ashland and recently had moved from Portland, Oregon. They were so happy to see everyone reacting so quickly to find her son.
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A 3-year old boy kicks fallen leaves along South Center Street in Ashland.
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Rabies vaccination clinic to be held on Saturday HANOVER -- All dogs and cats (including so-called “barn cats”) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at four months of age. For dogs, you also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination. Hanover Animal Control makes it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding rabies vaccination clinics in the fall and winter. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $8 per dog or cat. The next rabies vaccination clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Hanover County Administration Building at 7516 County Complex Rd. at Hanover Courthouse. The final rabies vaccination clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at the East Hanover Rescue Squad at 8105 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. At each of these clinics, the veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your vehicle;
do not bring pets into the building. You will complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle. Drive to the area designated for vaccination. You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done. Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. No wolf hybrids or animals other than domestic dogs or cats will be vaccinated. The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year. Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination. For more information about rabies or the upcoming rabies vaccination clinics in Hanover County, call Animal Control at 804-365-6485.
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dismay among all of us, and I personally wondered if things would ever return to the way they used to be. For many of us, that day will live in infamy, and I count myself one of the many who gauge their lives in timelines that revolve around that date. It’s difficult to explain but life was different after those horrific events in Dallas. Not a single person from my generation does not remember where they were when the President was shot, and the impact the news had on their lives. And that’s the way it was on Nov. 22, 1963. Some of us will never forget, while, hopefully, future generations will never have to remember a time when a nation’s blood was spilled on that street in Dallas. For many of us, it was the end of innocence.
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ers passed a casket resting in the Capitol — just some of the images that remain vivid in the minds of those who lived it. Heading to church the following Sunday seemed almost like a respite from the gloom and doom that surrounded every aspect of American life in the days following the assassination. The routine of the service offered a brief glimmer of how our lives used to be before those few seconds in Dallas. That small offering of some peace of mind was quickly shattered when our minister announced fro the pulpit that Lee Harvey Oswald had been shot in Dallas. It wasn’t quite the world turned upside down, but there was a sense of confusion and
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Dec. 9 An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. at the Indedepence Ruritan Club Community House behind the Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). The breakfast, hosted by the Ruritans, will include salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $9 for adults. Proceeds will benefit Western Hanover Emergency Action Team (W.H.E.A.T.). For more information, call 804-798-6579.
Sunday, Dec. 17 The Central Virginia Masterworks Chorale will present G.F. Handel's Messiah and Ola Gjeilo's Song of the Universal at 3 p.m. at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland. Artistic Director Ryan Tibbetts will conduct the Chorale and the orchestra. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and $5 for students. For more information, visit the Chorale's website, www.cvamc.org, or contact Becky Severin at 804798-3999 or email rvseverin@ gmail.com.
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and
Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536. General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner.
Wednesdays At 3 p.m., the Gathering Place, formerly Ashland Coffee and Tea, hosts the “AHA Moment,” which is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA). At Home in Ashland is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in their homes as they age. The informal get-togethers are
open to any interested Ashland area senior and provide an opportunity to make personal connections and discuss topics of mutual interest. No registration is needed. For seniors who are still employed, AHA also has arranged for evening gatherings at 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Trackside Grill. This event does require advance registration before noon on the fourth Monday. The contact person is Carol Dedischew: 804-299-3171 or cdedischew@aol.com.
Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.
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in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.
Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved
ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.
Second and fourth Tuesdays Cancer support for men
meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by an oncology social worker.
Second Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 967-2580.
Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
First Tuesday Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center
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Christmas Mothers donations continue to fill coffers Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- The Hanover Christmas Mother has released the second list of donors to the program. They are: Michael and Brenda Anderson; A. Wayne Ayers; Robert W. Bailie; John and Jane Basinger; Battlefield Post 9808 VFW; S.F. Berger Company Inc.; Judith Bobbitt. Dennis and Alexina Borkey; Boschen Masonry Inc. ; Carolyn T. and Charles F. Bost; Betty Bowles; Robin and Lenny Brightwell, in memory of Jeannine Collins; Samantha Brock; Harriett Brockenbrough. Ginger and Louis Brooking Jr ; Brothers Realty, LLC.; Arthur W. Burke Jr.; Ronald and Barbara Byrd; Harry H. Caccia; Von and Diane Campbell; Capital City Four Wheelers; Wade L. and Bonnie Carter; Gay Cauthorne. Central Virginia Land & Timber Inc.; Lois Chenault; Garnett A. Christoph; Linda Cook; V. Stuart and Barbara Cook; Faye Coppage; Patsy L. Corker, in memory of Gene B. Corker; Rosemary Cotton; Russell C. and Susan Darling. B. Wayne and Barbara H. Davis; Patricia Davis; William O. Davis, in memory of Myra
Davis; Iris K. DeFord; David B. Dennis; Barbara S. Dixon; Duffy’s Repair Service Inc.; Ruth F. Duncan; Edith Durrett; Linda English. Brenda and Herbert C. Fearnow Jr.; Carrie Galeski; Wilba Gilman; William J. and Nancy Gouldin; Norita S. Guild; Haley Builders; Roy L. Haley; Mary Hall; Virginia Hall; Hayes and Karen Hanley. Hanover County Public School Library Staff; Hanover Towne Garden Club; Elizabeth and Frank D. Hargrove Jr. ; Elizabeth and Walter F. Harris Jr.; Robert Q. Harris; Maxine Hazelgrove; Dorothy Hites; John H. and Vandivere Hodges. Hilda H. Hogue, in memory of Hilda and Charlie Wright; Michael and Mary Ann Holliday; Hopeful Baptist Church Golden Circle; Ronald Hopkins; Joann Hufner; Immanuel Episcopal Church; Disciples Women Independence Christian Church. Independence Christian Church Friendship Class; Lila H. Irby; Bernice Jennings; Elsie Jennings; Barbara T. Johnson; Gordon and Charlotte Johnson; Lois Johnson; Vivian M. Johnson; Jane and Yancey Jones; R. Gordon Kay. Julie and Robert Kent; Florence J. King; Kiwanis Foundation of North Richmond; J.H. Knighton Lumber Co. Inc.; Knights of
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The Hanover Concert Band will present its 12th annual gift to the public with festive Christmas season music from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Musicians set up decorated tables in Pops concert fashion. They also supply light refreshments for attendees. Admission is free, but the band asks that you contribute non-perishable food for the Central Virginia Food Bank.
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Columbus Our Lady of Lourdes Council #9953; Wilbur B. and Ann S. Lawrence; Garland Lloyd. Local Union No. 666, IBEW; Claude Lowry; Luck Chevrolet; Christopher E. and Elizabeth Martin; Danny and Nan G. Martin; Kathy and James C. May III; Dina M. and Douglas R. Mayo; F.I. McGhee; Thomas J. and Linda T. McKittrick. Mechanicsville Church of Christ Joy Bible Class; J. Harrison and Cecilia Moncure; John Montaigne; Marshall and Shirley Morris; Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Mueller; William Nash; Madelyn Netherland, in memory of Wade and Stacey Netherland. Alan and Sylvia Newman; Joseph D. and Marilyn O’Connor; Jeanne E. O’Grady; Lillian O. Owens; Patricia M. Perkins; Ann Persinger, in memory of Tom Persinger; Marvin K. and Margaret Pickle; Herbert H. Price; Mary Ann Pugh. Benjamin F. and Dina Pully; Elsie Puryear; Pat and June Quisenberry; Judy Rasnic; Marsha Rettig, in memory of Ginny Rettig; Sarah N. Sanders; David Savage; Audrey C. Schwerdtfeger; Ann H. Scott; Roger Scruggs. Gladys Seymour, in honor of Broadus Baptist Church Office; Betty B. Smith; Erika H.
and Ronnie J. Smith; George and Connie Smith; Patrick Smith Jr.; Robert L. Smith; Sandra Snead; Gary and Mary Boughton Spruill. Stanley Construction Co. Inc., in memory of Jack Stanley; Howard L. and Sharon Stanley; Margaret Stanley; William M. and Laura Stanley; Donald P. and Catherine L. Staples; Edward G. and Robbin D. Stiles. Mr. and Mrs Claude F. Stocky; John and Sigrid Suddarth; Debbie and F.W. Taylor III; Deborah and Wayne Tennent; Trio Fasteners Inc.; Marjorie Tucker; Margaret Tudor; Jeanie P. and George Tunstall Jr.; Marie Turner. S.M. Tussey; Robert and Peggy Vaughan; Martha S. and Kurt C. Vogel; Virginia and M. Campbell Waldrop Jr.; Edward L. Walker; Sylvia Walker; Frank and Mary B. Wallmeyer; Louise T. West; James R. and Peggy Wharton. Mary Wiblin; Hilda Wickham; Thomas and Catherine Willis; Winters-Oliver Insurance Agency; Mr. and Mrs. H. Graham Woodlief Jr.; Carolyn and Leslie W. Wright Jr.; Zion Christian Church; and Zion Christian Church Disciples Women. To make a donation to the Hanover Christmas Mother, mail to Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.
Creative announces new owner Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Creative, a workplace interiors and technology company headquartered in Ashland, announced that Debbie Lennick, chief sales officer, has been admitted as an owner. Lennick has been a team member at Creative for 10 years. Prior to that, she served as director of development of the Greater Richmond Chamber, and was a recipient of Style Weekly’s Top 40 under 40. “I am extremely excited about Debbie’s expanding role and ownership at Creative,” Bob DeLille, CEO, said. “Debbie brings vision and energy to the Creative leadership team that will enable the company to aggressively grow and adapt to the ever-changing
LENNICK business climate.” “I am honored to take an ownership role of such a dynamic company. The passion, dedication and talent of the team we have at Creative is bar none and we are looking forward to growing our team
and offerings to new heights,” Lennick said. “We are grateful for our valued customers and we will continue to work tirelessly to bring them only the highest level of service. I am very excited for what lies ahead not only for Creative, but for our customers.” ----Founded in 1995, Creative enables its clients to address critical business issues through the integration of space and technology. Creative serves commercial, healthcare, education and GSA (General Services Adminstration) clientele and provides integrated solutions inclusive of collaborative technologies, furnishings, floorings and other space related services. It has offices in Ashland, Chesapeake and Charlottesville.
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Rebuilding Warriors handle Patrick Henry By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – The year and players might be different, but Henrico boys basketball is still played the same way: hardnosed defense leads to opportunities on offense. Patrick Henry found this out the hard way on Tuesday night, turning the ball over 18 times and shooting 27.9 percent in a 65-36 loss to the Warriors in the season opener for both teams. The Patriots jumped out to a 7-2 lead in the first quarter using patient offense and tough defense on Henrico guard Timon Jones to take the early advantage. But, as Henrico began to settle in to its defense, Patrick Henry was unable to keep up. The first quarter ended in an 8-8 tie, and the Warriors opened up an eight-point lead in the second quarter by holding the Patriots without a field goal for the first 4:27 of the period. “We knew what [Henrico] were about. The crazy thing is, they have one returning starter and basically a whole new team. But, that’s them,” said Patrick Henry head coach Randy Anderson. “They know what they’re going to do, and they’re going to let that defense create the offense. “One thing I talked to the guys about before the game was playing at our pace. I felt like
Patriots hope for healthy seasons By Chip Knighton For the Hanover Local
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Lee-Davis’ Adam Bartley (12) blocks a shot by King William’s Cameron Cooksey (3) in the Confederates’ 61-42 win Friday.
we didn’t play at our pace. We Henrico Warriors stuff.” started playing their pace, and The Patriots broke the ice we started getting out of what with back-to-back field goals to we discussed, and they did their cut Henrico’s lead to 17-13 with
2:40 remaining in the half. But lead into the locker room. Jones the Warriors answered down broke through in the quarter, the stretch, finishing the half on a 9-3 run to take a 26-16 see WARRIORS, pg. 13
Injuries took a toll on both Patrick Henry basketball teams’ prospects last season, with key players going down early and staying out for the duration. This year, Patrick Henry’s boys get back five players from last season – including its top returner, junior guard Devyn Coles, who was sidelined with a serious facial injury last year. The Patrick Henry girls face the prospect of rebuilding from a lineup that was destined to lose Aryna Taylor to graduation anyway – but they lost her sooner than planned because of a torn ACL early in the season. While the injury gave the Patriots girls a head see HOPE, pg. 12
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Yellow Jackets slip away despite General rally By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon may not have opened its Old Dominion Athletic Conference season with a bang, but at least the Yellow Jackets opened it with a win. Randolph-Macon held off a determined Washington & Lee, who closed to within four points with 24 seconds left in the game to reserve a 76-69 victory in both teams’ ODAC opener. The Yellow Jackets had an 18-point lead, 65-47, with 5:34 left in the game when their offense jammed for more than two scoreless minutes. The Generals crept up and over the next five minutes outscored Randolph-Macon 22-8 before the Yellow Jackets stepped up at the foul line and snuffed the rally. But they weren’t always perfect at the line. While their fourth-quarter free-throw percentage was better than that of the entire game, and they converted 3-of-4 after Washington & Lee closed to within four points, head coach Carroll LaHaye would have liked to have seen her team shoot better
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start at rebuilding for this year, both Patrick Henry’s basketball teams hope to avoid the devastating injuries of last year. Boys Coles’ injury was a major blow to the Patriots last season, as the junior was averaging 10 points and five rebounds per game when he went down midway through the season. Patrick Henry (3-19) won just
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she was able to score. She was thus there. So they just had to become aware of her, and as a result of that, that gave Kelly a little more Freedom throughout the rest of the game.” Woods said she’s getting more comfortable stepping up. “I’m definitely not a person who’s really quick to go, ‘Let me get all those points myself.’ I’m more, ‘Let’s work together,’ ” Wood said. “If I see them needing help, that’s when it’s my turn to step up. … “I definitely feel that I’ve gotten way better from my game last year to this year, and I feel that the whole chemistry helps that – helps me build my confidence.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
than 11-of-17 from the line in the final eight minutes. “This team, of all the teams that we’ve had through the years at Randolph-Macon, is probably one of the worst free-throw shooting teams,” LaHaye said. “We do work on free-throw shooting, and we also have a team rule that for every one you miss in a game, you have to shoot 25 the next day. Some of these players have shot an awful lot of free throws. “I go out there and try to tweak a little bit of this and a little bit of that. But then, it really does come down to the mental aspect. Stepping to the line with confidence, stepping to the line, kind of making her pay – because most free throws come after a really hard-fought little battle there for several minutes or seconds or possessions or whatever.” On a more positive note, the Yellow Jackets saw the emergence of a scrappy supporting cast for sophomore forward Kelly Williams. While Williams finished the night with another double-double – game highs of 27 points and 17 rebounds, she was joined by one other doubledouble performer: Charlotte Woods with 16 points and 13
WASHINGTON & LEE (4-1, 0-1 ODAC) — Popp 9, Kelly 16, Perszyk 15, Smithey 8, Carrandi 3, Mann 3, Hughes 13, Redding 2. Totals 27 11-19 69. RANDOLPH-MACON (4-1, 1-0) — Wisner 6, Woods 16, Dave Lawrence/The Local Wade 12, Reynolds 6, Williams 27, The free-throw shooting of Randolph-Macon guard Jayla Wade (24) late in the game helped the Arrington 3, Knobloch 3, Shumate Yellow Jackets stay ahead of a charging Washington & Lee in the Yellow Jackets’ 76-69 win over 0. Totals 27 19-32 76. the visiting Generals in Crenshaw Gymnasium Tuesday. W&L 15 11 18 25 — 69 R-MC 16 15 25 20 — 76 rebounds. Jayla Wade chipped pleased with Woods’ effort. around Kelly,” LaHaye said. 3-point goals — W&L: Hughes in 12 points. “Those first three or four “And then, out of nowhere, 2, Kelly, Mann. R-MC: Wade 2, LaHaye was especially possessions it was a triple-team here comes Charlotte, and Wisner.
one game without him, and he’ll need to carry a lot of the load this year as one of two returning starters along with sophomore forward Tysen Brown. Outside of those two, coach Randy Anderson will rely on a trio of athletic senior guards in Rory Ailor, Seth Foster and Jamel “Spanky” Jackson. All three are athletic guards who are solid defensively and can get to the basket, but their experience may be their most valuable trait. The negative for the Patriots
– and it’s a familiar one if you’ve read this far – is a lack of size in the frontcourt, where Shephon Wattie’s strength and toughness will be missed. Senior forward Noah Carroll, playing in his first year on varsity, will be asked to shoulder much of the interior load at 6-foot-3. That’s a tough sell against tough early-season foes like Henrico, Caroline and Varina. “Our theme for this year is ‘Trust the process,’” Anderson said. “It doesn’t stop. Nobody is feeling sorry for us and we’re not feeling sorry for ourselves.
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No matter the outcome, we’re rebuilding process a year earlier trying to perfect the things than anticipated. This year, we have a lot of inexperience, but we’re working on in practice.” I’m excited to have that youth at the same time.” Girls The silver lining to that A returning Division I signee generally results in a strong lost season came in the develseason, but Patriots coach opment of 5-foot-10 guard Phillip Cobb saw his hopeful JaBryah Haverkamp, now a season turn into a nightmare junior expected to carry a heavy last year when Taylor, now at load for a team without a senior Mount St. Mary’s, went down on the roster. Classmate Hailey with a torn ACL. The Patriots Draper also brings experience, stumbled to a 4-19 record after while Jamie Hughes got valuwinning 15 games in 2015-16. able playing time as a freshman “That was a big blow to us,” and will be expected to hold Cobb said. “We had to start the down the post for the Patriots.
Three newcomers – sophomore Blair Rhodes and freshmen Ava Smith and Sydney Miceli – bring defensive intensity as they gain experience. They and their teammates will be hindered by a lack of size, but not energy. “Our goal is just to get better every single week,” Cobb said. “It’s going to be a lot of coaching and a lot of teaching, but we’re excited to work with these girls.” Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
Kontopanos paces Yellow Jackets in R-MC meet tion in [the Old Dominion Athletic Conference] every year. Overall, I think we’ve got ourselves in a good position to challenge those top swimmers.” The Randoph-Macon coaching staff came away from this year’s Invitational with an optimistic outlook towards the future of the Yellow Jackets program. “We’re in a good spot. We’ve got a lot of things that we’re going to build off of,” Kintzer John Beebe for The Local said. “Meets like this help us see Above, Randolph-Macon what our training has done for freshman Victor Kontopanos our athletes so far this season. swims to victory in the men’s 200-meter butterfly during We need to make sure that we the Yellow Jacket Invitational continue to build in the weight at Collegiate School Aquatic room and make sure that our Center Saturday. Kontaponos’ pace work gets us down to time of 1:52.80 set new meet and school records and helped where we want our goal times the Yellow Jacket men finish to be. third. Left, Kacey Pool swims “But we saw some great a personal best time of 2:11.47 swims in this meet, so we’ve in the women’s 200 backstroke got a lot of hope for all of our to come in third. athletes.”
By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local RICHMOND – Freshman swimmer Victor Kontopanos gave Randolph-Macon the highlight of its weekend by winning the 200-meter butterfly in the Yellow Jacket Invitational at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Friday and Saturday. Kontopanos finished in 1:52.80, a record for both the meet as well as the Yellow Jackets’ men’s swimming and diving team. He shattered the school’s previous record by a full three seconds and helped Randolph-Macon to finish in the middle of the pack of nine teams in fifth place. Howard (1,333.5 points), Washington (1,323.5) and Catholic (1,241) took the top three places in the men’s competition. The Yellow Jacket women’s team (1,082 points) finished third behind Catholic (1,307 points) and Catawba (1,186). “We’re very happy with how the meet went,” said RandolphMacon head coach Brent Kintzer. “This is a training meet for us. More than anything, we look at this as an opportunity to have some fast competition in a fast pool. It lets us put on our championship suits and see where are at this point. And it lets us evaluate what we need to
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scoring 10 of his game-high 19 points in the period. In the second half, Patrick Henry once again found scoring difficult. The Patriots were held without a field goal for seven minutes before Tysen Brown connected for two of his teamhigh 10 points. At that point, Henrico’s lead was insurmountable, and the Warriors led 42-19
work on at this point all the way through the rest of the season.” Kintzer was especially happy with Kontopanos’ win. Finishing the 200 butterfly with a win was nice,” Kintzer said. “We’ve got a freshman who has a great shot at going to the NCAA championships. That’s great for us.” Kontopanos had a feeling that a record was within his
grasp. “I knew I was out fast, so I was happy about that,” he said. “And there were so many people at the end of the lane and they were screaming their heads off. I knew something good was happening at that point.” Kintzer said the invitational is a great meet for his team to gauge where they are compared to some of the top competitors
from the area. “There is some very fast competition here with D-1 schools like Howard,” he said. “And D-2 schools are always going to have fast swimmers, since they have scholarships, as well. “This kind of meet gives us a glimpse into what we can expect against Washington and Lee, who is the top competi-
heading into the final period. One of the Patriots’ issues on offense, according to Anderson, was shot selection. “We shot a lot, and we didn’t take advantage of the foul situations. There were a lot of moments where we could have drove, but we stayed outside and shot the ball,” he said. “To [Henrico’s] credit, they played great defense and pushed the pace, so shots that looked like they were open weren’t good shots.”
Brown finished with a double-double for Patrick Henry, adding 10 rebounds to his scoring total. Devyn Coles chipped in eight points and two rebounds while Melvin France scored seven points and Rory Ailor grabbed five rebounds. For Henrico, Jones added six rebounds to his scoring total while Daquan Stevenson had 12 points and five rebounds, Jahme Ested scored 12 points and Tamarcus Lemon pitched in seven points and six rebounds.
Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com. HENRICO — T. Jones 19, A. Jones 3, Stevenson 12, Lemon 7, Langley 4, Isaiah 6, Price 0, Khamis 0, Jones 2, Ested 12, Sumley 0. Totals: 25 10-16 65. 3-pointers: T. Jones 2, A. Jones, Lemon, Ested. PATRICK HENRY — Jackson 3, Coles 8, Ailor 1, Foster 3, Brown 10, Keller 0, Shelton 2, France 7, Perry 0, Dyshorn 2. Totals: 12 11-23 36. Henrico 8 18 16 23 — 65 Patrick Henry 8 8 3 17 — 36 3-point goals: Brown.
Both the men’s and women’s teams will have some time to rest up and prepare before their next meet, which will be a trisquad meet with York College and Frostburg State at York on Jan. 13. Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com. Yellow Jacket Invitational (At Collegiate School Aquatic Center) Women Team scores: 1. Catholic 1,307; 2. Catawba 1,186; 3. RandolphMacon 1,082; 4. Washington 1,074; 5. Howard 921; 6. St. Mary’s 740; 7. Barton 706; 8. Marymount 547; 9. Bridgewater 313; 10. Hollins 155; 11. Guilford 60. Men Team scores: 1. Howard 1,333.5; 2. Washington 1,323.5; 3. Catholic 1,241; 4. Catawba 1,081; 5. Randolph-Macon 880; 6. Barton 658; 7. Marymount 617; 8. St. Mary’s 489; 9. Bridgewater 108.
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Patrick Henry runner Noah Campbell (seated, center) committed to continuing his athletic career at the University of Richmond in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on Thursday, Nov. 16. He was joined by (clockwise, from left): his mother, Margery Bugen-Campbell; his brother, Jonathan Campbell; his grandmother, Rosalind Bugen; and his father, Wayne Campbell.
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Ashland Station 1 continues with Santa Runs
HANOVER – Santa Runs are scheduled in the Ashland area. For the coming week, they are: Ashland Volunteer Fire Company Station 1 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 – Henry Street north of Randolph-Macon College, Berkley Woods Subdivision, A&B streets, 100 block of Berkley Street, 500 and 600 blocks of North Center Street
east, Henry Apartments, northwest Henry Lane, 200 block of Berkley Street, Burruss Apartments, Smithtown Road, and Ashland Towne Square. Monday, Dec. 11 – South Center Street southeast, Virginia Street, East Francis Street, 1000 block of Maple Street, Kilby Station Road, 100 and 200 blocks of New Street, MacMurdo Street, 100 and 200 blocks of Arlington Street, Maiden Lane, Lee Street, and 100 and 200 blocks
of Robinson Street. Tuesday, Dec. 12 – North Center Street west, West Patrick Street, North James Street (North Snead to Thompson), Mullen Drive, North Snead Street, Wesley Street, John Street, Henry Clay Road, Thompson Street north side, Chapman Street, Cross Road, and Clover Hill Drive. Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South
Center Street southwest, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane, and Thompson Street southern side. (Editor’s note: More Santa Runs for Station 1 will appear in next week’s edition of The Hanover Local.)
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PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed bids will be accepted by the Town of Ashland Purchasing Department, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland Virginia 23005 until, but not later than 2:00 PM local time Monday, December 18, 2017, and then publicly opened and read for the construction of IFB 2017-05-Carter Park Pool - Concession Building Re-Bid. The scope of work consists generally of providing the necessary material, labor and equipment for constructing a new Concession Building at Carter Park Pool. For more information please see the Town website: www.ashlandva.gov. Small, Women, and Minority Owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-4-98(c), AM. 1-17, JTB PROPERTIES, INC. (BEAUTIFUL BODIES) Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-498(c), Beautiful Bodies, Inc., on GPINs 7788-25-2549, 7788-25-2466, and 7788-25-2288, consisting of approximately 2.19 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the south line of Lewistown Road (State Route 802) approximately 675 feet east of its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit expansion of the existing structure and the outside storage area in the rear yard. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-28-15(c), AM. 1-17, C FALLS II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to amend the conceptual plan for C-28-15(c), C Falls, L.L.C., et al., zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-07-4029, 7787-06-0802, 7787-06-0279, 7787-05-0774, 7787-16-1009, 7777-96-4624, 777786-8580, 7777-85-7641, 7777-87-3089, 7777-97-2718, 7777-98-9007 and 7777-98-4439, consisting of approximately 179.38 acres, 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. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit changes to the conceptual plan west of Holly Hill Road. The total number of dwelling units would remain at 404 units with a gross density of 2.25 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-19-16(c), AM. 1-17, KATHLEEN A. AND ROBERT D. MCGRAW Request(s) a proffer amendment to rezoning C-19-16(c), Kathleen A. and Robert D. McGraw, to rezone GPINs 8708-44-2198 and 8708-44-1278, consisting of approximately 8.42 acres, zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, and located on the north line of Stumpy Road (State Route 654) approximately 800 feet west of its intersection with Roinick Lane (private road) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would eliminate the proffers that require a family division. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-21-17(c), WYWC, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 7841-73-9359, consisting of approximately 14.71 acres, and located on the south line of Windmill Drive (private road) approximately 0.3 miles east of its intersection with Greenwood Church Road (State Route 657) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 7.36 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) The Hanover Local December 6, 2017
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, December 12, 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 case, at which public comments will be accepted:
Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, December 13, 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: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
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FRESH START GROUP, LLC, Request a Variance from Section 26-133 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that structures in the B-3, General Business District, shall have a minimum rear yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet. The request is for a 13.47 foot rear yard Variance, which would allow for a minimum rear yard setback of 11.53 feet. The request is made for GPIN 7738-23-7826, consisting of approximately 7.84 acres, located on the east line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) approximately 400 feet north of its intersection with Ashland Road (State Route 623) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)
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CUP-8-17, RIVERSTONE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. (GRAHAM REAL ESTATE, L.L.C.) 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) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA-2-17, YSJ, L.L.C. A proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted September 11, 2013, pursuant to Section 15.2-2204, 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendment will be a change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan as follows: 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) 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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