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What’s in a name? 2 schools at issue By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- What’s in a name? To some, it’s a recognition of a long history of pride and a recognition of the men who fought those battles and preserved that heritage. For others, it’s a racially insensitive insult and a reminder and celebration of an outdated philosophy, racism and white supremacy — values no longer accepted or recognized as virtuous. The debate regarding Confederate-themed memorials and monuments was highlighted in events that transpired

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Pointseittas displayed at the Hanover County Scool Board meeting were provided by students at the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology. Shown are, from left, Ola Hawkins, Roger Bourassa and Sue Dibble.

in Charlottesville earlier this year, but the ramifications have

sounded across a nation, and, more specifically, to Hanover

County schools. A number of speakers took advantage of a public comment period at the Dec. 12 Hanover County School Board meeting to express their opposition to the names of two county schools, Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. One speaker acknowledged the sitting board had no influence on the naming of those schools, but said the responsibility to right those wrongs clearly rests in their corner. Others said the school names and mascots is a sad see NAME, pg. 12

Sober housing search prompts questions By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER -- An ongoing feud pitting county building officials against a local safe house designed to assist recovering addicts took center stage at last week’s regular meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Hanover Home for Sober Living is a residential recovery facility for women who are rehabbing from drug addiction and is operated by a group called the McShin Foundation headed by John Shinholser.

Last week, Hanover code officials served a search warrant on the property searching for violations related to a number of residents housed in the facility. During a public comment period at the Dec. 13 meeting, a number of former patients and current residents expressed their support for the program. And its founder was not pleased with the county’s latest efforts to manage the facility and expressed that displeasure see HOUSING, pg. 7

Holland-Axselle site offers town opportunities for ‘prosperous’ development By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- A prosperous economic development opportunity recently coming to light in the Town of Ashland, known to the local government’s managing the process as the “Holland-Axselle site” or the “Holland tract,” is in a shovel-ready state, as officials plan for how to develop it. It recently received one of the highest designations in terms of site-readiness for a greenfield site in Virginia. Over the summer, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced phase two of the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP), which awarded eight development grants for the most eligible properties throughout the commonwealth. McAuliffe’s VBRSP granted Ashland $29,500 that the town can use for site assessment and development. This includes: environmental assessments, wetland delineation, boundary survey, infrastructure design and development as well as other costs associated with improving the site.

VBRSP declared the Holland-Axselle site as being eligible for a “tier four” classification. A news release on governor.virginia.gov described a tier four classification level as meaning that all infrastructure is either already in place on the site, or will be deliverable within one year, as well as the property’s permit issues having already been identified or quantified. “The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program is a valuable tool that helps to identify and improve marketable sites for prospective businesses,” McAuliffe was quoted as saying in the July 19 news release. Tier four and tier five sites are designated as being more pad ready, and allow for the town and Hanover County to better promote these types of properties more effectively in terms of competition, as corporations and businesses want to move quickly when looking to expand operations. Background “The background on this property is that it’s been farmland, and still is actually,” said Joe Topham, business see HOLLAND, pg. 4

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Cotillion boosts Christmas Mother funds By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — The Hanover Christmas Mother Program received two gracious donations from organizations in the Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area, confirming the holiday spirit throughout the region and assuring families in the county who are in need will get helpful supplies this season. Cindy Balderson, the 2017 Hanover Christmas Mother, said she was grateful for the outpouring of support from around Central Virginia, saying it encourages others. The Richmond Area Bicycling Association (RABA), and students and their families who were involved in this year’s Junior Assembly Cotillion made contributions to the Hanover county Christmas Mother. “The Junior Assembly Cotillion and families donated $2,145 to the Hanover Christmas Mother fund from their contributions collected at the annual Holly Ball. The students and their families also made generous donations to both the Richmond and Henrico Christmas Mother Programs as well,” Balderson said. Middle school students from across the region traditionally are involved in Cotillion as a fun way to help them build on their face-to-face skills “in a time when technology is perva-

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Cindy Balderson, center in the photo at left, is the 2017 Hanover Christmas Mother. The Junior Assembly Cotillion helped the local program with donations of $2,145. Central Virginia organizations joined in boosting the coffers for the Christmas Mother this year.

sive and inescapable,” the Junior Assembly Cotillion’s website said. “We are so proud of the generosity of our students for earning money to give to those less fortunate, and pray their contributions help make the holidays much brighter for families in need in the Hanover area,” said Liz Williams, co-owner of the Junior Assembly Cotillion in Richmond. Williams said their familyoperated Cotillion organization has many children from Hanover County that participate each year. She said they encourage their students to perform chores such as mowing their neighbor’s lawn or helping someone with their groceries “to earn money to donate to families in need all over the Richmond area.”

Williams told a story about one of the children who, with his $25 he contributed, included a hand-written letter to the Christmas Mother saying he hoped it would help people in need during Christmas. “It was so touching,” she said. “It was just the sweetest thing – I think it was a child from the Hanover community actually.” Williams co-owns the Junior Assembly Cotillion along with her sister, Katherine Byer. “My sister and I are so passionate about cotillion, and, more importantly, growing the self-confidence of our students,” Williams said. “It would be wonderful if everyone just loved ballroom dancing – but, at the end of the day, that’s not what’s important to us – as developing their

self-confidence is what’s most important.” Williams said they believe the Junior Assembly Cotillion is the largest in the United States, although she noted that finding was based on personal research, but did add that it’s the largest in the South. Balderson also was very appreciative for the generous donation the Hanover-based program received from RABA. “The Richmond Area Bicycling Association donated more than 50 brand new bikes to the Christmas Mother Program,” Balderson said. She said they held a big distribution of the bicycles on Saturday, Dec. 17. “RABA also provided new bikes to the Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield Christmas Mother Programs,” she said.

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Barring inclement weather, the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday this month except for Dec. 25 and 26. If you have not received your 2017 personal property tax bill by Dec. 17, you may view and/or pay your taxes online by visit-

ing the Treasurer’s Online Tax Services website at https://www.hanovercounty. org/. For more information, call the Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Dec. 4

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14000 block of Independence Road, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14300 block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen.

Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 9200 block of Beaverdam Trail, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Obtaining money by false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover. Possessing and transporting alcohol illegally acquired was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 19400 block of Landora Bridge Road, Ruther Glen.

ASHLAND – A 45-year-old York County man was arrested last Wednesay and charged with four counts of indecent liberties by a custodian, a Class 6 felony. Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Walter R. Summerfield. After an extensive investigation, he was taken into custody and lodged at the Pamunkey Regional Jail with no bond. Anyone with additional in-

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Shady Grove, Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Creek, Mechanicsville.

Sell and distribute Schedule IV drug was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6300 block of Sledds Lake Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7000 block of Adaline Lane, Mechanicsville.

Operating a vehicle after license has been revoked, endangerment, was reported in the 8200 block of Jupiter Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was report d in the 7200 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11600 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11300 block of

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7400 block of Normans Bridge Road, Hanover.

Assault teacher/principal was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Adaline Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 5400 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 9000 block of Pole Green Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8000 block of Peaks Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike eastbound to Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

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Hanover residents surrounding [town],” he said. He said they’ve communicated with the property owner numerous times, and they’ve talked with the state and they’re working with county officials. “We want good jobs coming to Ashland, and we want steady revenues coming off the site.” Topham also talked about the possibility of having darkfiber dragged to the site, which is located along CSX-owned railroad tracks, and how that could potentially raise the land value. While there is not a specific plan set in place yet regarding prospects for what will end up being constructed in the development, when asked, Topham reiterated a potential ideal option that was discussed in 2016 during town council’s rezoning process – a medical park. “We do hope that something in the medical field will be looking in our area, and that this site would stand out to them.”

He also mentioned advanced manufacturing – because it would provide good jobs for people who don’t necessarily have a college degree, but have good work ethic – and added that would help do away with the Richmond commute for some workers living in the Hanover-Ashland community. “We cannot control who will be looking to invest, what they will want to build, or when they will do so. So much of the project is simply getting the site ready for as many of the best users we can envision, and then marketing it to as many of those as can be found,” Topham stated. He said they are “Hopeful that we will see some movement on the site in the near future, but understand that finding the right fit may take longer. Right now, our focus is on having the site as technically prepared as possible for these possibilities.” Other benefits to economic development for the town, Topham said, is how “The tax revenues coming off the site will help the town in improving their interstate corridor and

Main Street districts . . . The revenues from this are going to help us essentially underwrite the other projects we’re going to need to be [working on] for the next 15 years.” He said the town does have the ability to eventually have rail service to the site. “It’s a preferred option for us.” Topham said the state’s inventory of properties like this is low. “When you hear about something big going on, they’re looking for sites like this. So, this is where it starts; this is where all those big things start, with pine forests and farms like this.” About 5% of Ashland’s corporate land mass is made up of the Holland tract’s 286 acres. Thomas also emphasized the importance of site-readiness, and was hopeful the property would generate jobs. Depending on which type of industry you attract there, Thomas said there was no way of telling right now. “You don’t know – they could bring 200 jobs, or they could bring 400 jobs . . . But at the end of the day, that is a site that we hope will attract good jobs – if we

find a user that will fit the character of the county.” He said Hanover County’s plans are to continue working with landowners, helping them market their properties and to utilize the funds to get their sites closer to the development stage, where grant opportunities are available, as they have done with their strategic rezoning initiatives. “We must continue to build off that to include infrastructure investments to be more competitive,” Thomas said. That is, he added, the overall end goal for economic development. It is “To help grow the tax base and create quality jobs for the citizens of Hanover County. Helping be a catalyst to develop and attract the best companies and corporations is a major component to what we are tasked with doing. We have a great asset with the Holland-Axselle tract and we are working hard to market that to a prospective end-user that will create good jobs and bring revenue to our tax- base,” Thomas said.

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals IRIS BOZORTH Iris Johnson Bozorth, 67, went to Heaven on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Iris was predeceased by her parents, John C. and Iris J. Bozorth; and is survived by a sister, Mary H. Bozorth (Polly); and a brother, J. Christian Bozorth. Iris was born in Richmond on December 10, 1949, and moved to Montpelier at the age of 4, where she lived on BOZORTH Mary and Julien Perry's farm. While there, Iris enjoyed playing with their many animals. When the Perrys were no longer able to care for Iris, Iris moved in 1970 to the Southside Virginia Training Center in Petersburg until it closed in 2014. Iris then relocated to The Ivey House community home in Petersburg, where she resided until her death. Iris also liked listening to music and being outside within the community. A private graveside service was held at Hollywood Cemetery. Her family would like to thank the staff at SVTC, Margaret and Jeff Ivey and their employees at The Ivey House, for their kindness, love and caring for Iris. Donations in Iris' memory can be made to The Ivey House, Ltd., 925 Edinborough Dr., Colonial Heights, VA 23834.

THELMA DABNEY Thelma Mann Dabney, 92, of Rockville, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2017, at her home. She was the widow of Francis Bruce Dabney; and is survived by her son, Walter Dabney; her caregiver, Ruth Anne Norman; and

her extended family and friends. Thelma was a retired teacher at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women. Funeral services were held at noon on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at the Goochland Baptist Church at 2454 Manakin Road in Manakin-Sabot. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Goochland Baptist Church Building Fund.

BIRDIE R. HARRIS Birdie R. Harris, 76, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2017. She is survived by two children, Karen Green (Charles) and Jermie Harris (Cassidy), both of Cumberland; niece, Shelia Hicks (Terry); nephew, Douglas Flemmons; and friends, Patsy Zimmerman and Shelda Green. Services HARRIS private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com. Bennett Barden Funeral Home in Powhatan was in charge of arrangements.

Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at fedabney.com.

WILLMAR S. JACKSON Willmar Sylvester “Hook” and “Knuckle Ball” Jackson, 86, of Ashland, departed this life on December 9, 2017. He was born in Louisa County on May 15, 1931, to the late William and Jeannette Coles Jackson. Willmar attended Louisa County Public Schools and was employed as a truck driver until he retired from Tarmac America. He also W. JACKSON drove a number of years for Holly Farms, Concrete Pipe and Hauling, and Dymacek Trucking in Montpelier. Upon his retirement, he drove part-time for Edwin Jackson Hauling and several others. He joined Mt. Olivet at an early age and was a faithful member until his health failed recently. He sung briefly in the choir and, if you sat close enough, you could hear him belt out a very smooth bass. He spent many years playing his favorite sport, which was baseball and his family traveled with

him to many games. When he was too senior to play, he formed and coached a team named the Blue Jays and sometimes played if his players didn't show. Willmar’s favorite Professional baseball team was the Los Angeles Dodgers and he loved watching them, as well as the Washington Redskins play on television. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy Yancey Jackson; son, Sylvester; greatgreat granddaughter, Arianna; brother, James; and sister, Elnora. Willmar leaves to cherish his memory four devoted children, Wanda F. Thurston (Curtis) of Louisa, Deborah J. Pryor (Curtis) of Montpelier, W. Andre Jackson of Ashland and Wesley E. Jackson (Bonnie) of Montpelier; 10 grandchildren, Adrian Thurston, Janelle Martin, Shawn Jackson, Rochelle Pryor, Dana Terry, Sheronda Jones, Donte Thurston, Jamel Jackson, Andre “AJ” and Destiny Jackson; 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Doris Jackson, Norma Terry (Clayton) and Katrina Hicks (Douglas), all of Richmond; two brothers, William Jackson of Hyattsville, Maryland, and Norman Jackson (Betty) of Richmond; sisterin-law, Evangelist Ruth Mallory of Montpelier; brother-n-law, Danny Yancey (Ruby) of see OBITUARIES, pg. 7

TAMEKA S. JACKSON Tameka S. Jackson, 38, of Ashland, passed away on December 9, 2017. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017, at the Browngrove Baptist Church. Interment was private. F.E. Dabney Funeral T. JACKSON

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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

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a non-string 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

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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 gettogethers 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 And then there was the Christmas edition at Tuesday at Trackside Grill. This my hometown newspaper that nearly had a typoevent does require advance regisgraphical error that, thankfully, was caught just tration before noon on the fourth before we went to press. With a nice nativity scene, Monday.The contact person is I had included Luke 2:11 (King James Version): Carol Dedischew: 804-299-3171 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a or cdedischew@aol.com. Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Well, this writer

Memories flood in as Christmas Day arrives By Melody Kinser Managing Editor (Editor’s note: This column first appeared in the Dec. 24, 2014, edition of The Mechanicsville Local.) y sister was always the best on Christmas Day. Without disturbing our parents, she was so agreeable when her little sister bounded out of bed to rush into the living room to see what wonderful gifts Santa Claus had left under the tree. And, how impressive was this: Santa always had our gifts separated on either side of the tree to avoid any confusion. Although, with her being four years older and our wish lists being polar opposites, there was no question as to which gift was for her or yours truly.

That anticipation and excitement of Christmas Eve and Christmas morning changed with her death in 2011. I miss her every day and cherish the memories of our experiences. They seem more pronounced with family gathering through the holiday. Thanks to my brother-in-law, a tradition they established in 1986 continues with the Tacky Lights Tour. My sister delighted in spending time with her family, especially two nieces — now young women. The elder niece was the reason the tour became a Christmas staple. Memories of my father — who left us suddenly in 1992 — engulf us. He was such a big kid. Mom has shared the story so many times of the Christmas that Dad barely got the Barbie Dream House completed before their youngest child (yes, that’s me) would run to find that Santa had delivered it. Well, it was on the wish list.

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had mistakenly submitted Davin instead of David. Coincidentally, a community named Davin is in my home county. Thank goodness for an eagle eye staffer. Having grown up in a home that attended church regularly and celebrated the birth of Jesus, there was always the knowledge of why we were exchanging gifts and joining for a feast at the dining room table. Merry Christmas!

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HANOVER -- Hanover County Government offices and library branches will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday and on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, for New Year’s Day. Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers will be closed on the days of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. However, the centers will be open on Tuesday, Dec. 26. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Christmas Mother donations still welcome Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- The Hanover Christmas Mother would like to thank the following for their generous donations: AARP Hanover Chapter #5335; Miriam Ahladas; Marlene Aigner; Marite and Richard Amos Jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkins; William W. Atkins; Jean Atkinson; Kathleen Burke Barrett, in honor of Christmas Mother Cindy Balderson. David and Kay Beazley; Bethany Baptist Church; Albert and Phyllis Bishop; Wanda T. Blanks; Patricia Blyer; Clara and Stanley Bosher; George C. Brannan; W. Scott and Melissa Brannan; Elsa and Randall Brooks; Patrick and Sue Ellen Brown. Barbara and James B. Cocke; Bertha and Bobby Coleman; Cecile and James K. Cox Jr.; Vicki and W. Randolph Crew; Carol Crouch; Sandra Crouch; Evelyn Dawson; Linda E. Deale;

Frankie Dillard; Bill Ellen; Elmont Ruritan Club. Dr. Robert Evans; Bishop R. Kern Eutzler; Fairmont Christian Church, The Morning Friendship Circle; Farrington Ruritan Club; Janet Farthing, in memory of Dave Farthing; Michael G. Finley; Julie Fitzgerald; Ernest Flannagan Jr.. The Jane and Arthur Flippo Foundation; T. Nelson Flippo; Jean A. Folly; Lisa and Michael Ford; James A. Foster, in honor of Greg and Janet Foster and Cindy Boyne; Dearing Gardner; Helping Hands Class of Gethsemane Church of Christ. Lois and William H. Giles Jr.; Patricia Giles, in loving memory of Martin L. Giles from his wife, children and grandchildren; Larry and Brenda Gilman; B.L. and E. Glenn Goodman; Cindy and Raymond Goodman; Erline H. Goodwyn. Michael and Sara Gray; Donald Gum and Joanne Hall; Beryl B. Haeseker; Robert and Virginia Hahn; Hanover Woman’s Club; Hanover’s

Woman’s Golf Associates; Ethel Rice Hickman, in memory of Adam Ryan Jeter; Peggy Hirsh. Maurice and Donna Hodges; Nancy Hoke; The Cecil R. and Edna S. Hopkins Family Foundation; Charles and Mary Hutcheson; Molly and Walter Hyer; Linda A. Jacobs; Patricia Jester. Junior Assembly Associates Inc.; Gary and Dee Kazee; Michael and Carolyn Key; Millicent M. Landrum; Della Lipscomb; Reginald Long; Loving’s Auto Body; Judith and Hill C. Mallory Jr. Timothy and Christine Mayes; David and Lisa Minor; Montpelier Ruritan Club; Kathy T. and Michael A. Natale; Newfound River Garden Club; Patricia Pace; Bobby Palmore; The Honorable Christopher K. Peace; Wayne and Tina Pecht. Philip Morris and Altria Retirees Association; Regan Phillips; Herbert and Judy Pond; Providence Baptist Church; see DONATIONS, pg. 12

Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

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Virginia. Beach; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; dedicated caregivers, Pearline Stephenson and Doris Nowlin; and devoted friend and neighbor Cindy Sacra, who checked in on him daily. Funeral services were held at noon on December 15, 2017, at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Montpelier. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Full obituary and online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices.com.

AMBROSE RUSHER JR. Ambrose O. Jr. "Jack" Rusher Jr., 96, of Beaverdam, went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2017. He was born in Roanoke. Prior to World War II, Jack worked for the FBI. During WWII he served as a Navy Airman. Following the war, he worked as an accountant and later as comptroller at Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C., and then as comptroller at the Baptist Nursing Home in Washington, D.C. Jack enjoyed photography, reading, music, history and teaching Sunday School. He is survived by his wife, Edith; son, Duane of Great Cacapon, West Virginia; son, David (wife, Alice); and three grandsons, Andrew (wife, Nelly), Brian and Kevin, all of Montpelier. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 4, 2017, at Mt. Olivet

ROBERT E. WAX SR. Robert E. Wax Sr., 76, of Ashland, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Glenda Wax. He was a man of many trades. He loved to fish, hunt and loved recycling junk. He was loved by many and shared his love with his WAX children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris Wax; sons, Robert Wax Jr. (Beth) and Ray Wax (Molly); daughter, Sandy Wax; grandchildren, Danielle Clark, Kristen Jeter, Shawn Wax, Joshua Wax, Katie Wax, Mandy Dunn Sampson and Marcus Peck; eight greatgrandchildren, several nieces, nephews and many friends. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad, the Ashland Police Department, or the Ashland Fire Department. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at nelsenashland.com.

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as he addressed the supervisors. Souces told The Local the latest search warrant was only one episode in a continuing series of attempts to close the facility, including fire department inspections. Shinholser told supervisors that local treatment programs are the key to addressing a national opioid abuse problem that has touched almost every community in the nation.. “We’re in a state of emergency,” Shinholser said. “The main solution for addiction recovery . . . is provided by authentic recovery support providers.” “I know the county does not want us here because of the action of serving a search warrant on our house to count beds. How can you say it’s against the law to save lives?” Shinholser asked. He contended the facility is protected by the Federal Fair Housing Act and told supervisors he is monitoring every action in the event a lawsuit is necessary. “Y’all reflect on what you are doing when you send the police and bureaucrats down there to infringe on our right to exercise our constitutional freedoms in this county,” he said. “I’m irritated, but don’t think we can’t overcome this.” Daniel Payne appeared before the board accompanied by his wife and two of his three children. “This is recovery right here — me, my wife and my children. This is what a product of sober living looks like,” Payne said as he pointed to his family. “I want to express my 110 percent support for sober living environments and housing in this county and I hope we have more,” he said. Payne owns and operates a business in Hanover County, but “more importantly above and beyond any of that, I just

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Supervisors Bucky Stanley, Sean Davis and Angela Kelly-Wieck listen during last week’s meeting.

recently celebrated 15 years of continuous recovery.” Honesty Liller is the CEO of the McShin Foundation and also a former user who found recovery through Shinholser’s efforts. “I am a woman in longterm recovery,” she said. “McShin saved my life. I had nothing and now my life is completely amazing. To be able to help in my hometown is an empowering feeling.” Supervisors listened to more than a half dozen supporters or former residents who all voiced support for the women’s sober living facility located off Georgetown Road. Mackenzie Payne also is in long-term recovery and has turned her life around thanks to sober living environments and the people who reached out to assist. She also voiced support for the Sober Living House operated by McShin. “It’s a beautiful house. There’s so much opportunity for these women and I am really thankful that they are here.” Chair Angela Kelly-Wiecek said anyone having questions regarding sober living facilities and the rules that govern them should contact county attorney Sterling Rives for clarification. “I believe I speak for the entire board when I say that the opioid crisis is something we take very seriously and we are committed to it,” she said. “We understand how important recovery community is, but we also understand that what we have to have is a set of

laws that apply to everybody. There are people out there who would take advantage of this crisis and offer sober living homes that may, in fact, not be sober living homes.” Henry District representative and board vice chair Sean Davis made it clear that the board did not initiate the search warrant. “To the best of my knowledge, I had no idea that it had been issued,” he said. “This was an administrative search warrant. I think Mr. [David] Maloney [planning director] as the one who petitioned that.” Davis said he’s concerned about recent actions regarding Shinholser’s Sober Living House. “I think we’re headed down a road that is more than rocky right now and we have to figure out what is going on,” he said. Davis said he was informed by Maloney that two deaths had occurred in that home, but could find no evidence of those passings. He said he also was concerned that administrative action was taken without the advice and consent of policymakers in the county. Davis said he was unaware of any action taken as a result of the search, but would continue to seek answers regarding exactly what happened. County officials have contended the facility is located in a residential neighborhood and has not been approved as a group home. The facility was opened by the McShin Foundation in conjunction with Shady Grove Methodist Church in April and serves women with opioid or other drug addictions.

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South clamps down in 36-16 Rivalry win By Andrew Blair For the Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – The South team, sparked by a dominant first half, rolled to a 36-16 victory over the North in the Big River Rivalry all-star high school football game Saturday at Randolph-Macon College. The South controlled the game from the start, building a 23-0 halftime lead. Monacan quarterback Syour Fludd, who showed moments of brilliance, delivered the dagger by finding Tink Boyd (Trinity Episcopal) for a 27-yard touchdown with 3 seconds left in the first half. After the North won 59-14 last year, the South showed determination, trimming North’s series lead to 3-2. “This is just fun. You don’t have to teach ’em. You just put the plan in front of them. It was a great time,” said South coach Adam Tiller. “After the way the game went last year, we knew this result was going to happen. We could see it happen. We’ve had a feeling there was going to be a turnaround this year.” Fludd finished the first half with two touchdowns and went 7 for 11 for 83 yards. His impact belied the statistics, though. Looking trapped on several occasions, he used his feet and feel to improvise in Houdinilike fashion, escaping for gains and finding receivers when he appeared swarmed in the

ask: Just be better than me. Be the best person that you can be.” Thomas Dale running back Elijah Burns helped buoy the South’s ground attack, running for touchdowns of 29 and 22 yards in the first 24 minutes. He broke a couple of tackles and raced into the end zone to make the score 10-0 in the first quarter and relied on his field vision to punch the ball in during the second quarter, increasing the South’s lead to 17-0. The final two quarters featured seesaw scoring. The South assumed command in the third quarter 29-3, after a touchdown rumble from 4 yards out by Korey Bridy (Monacan), who ran for a game-high 117 yards. Jalen Hargrove of Lee-Davis had the North’s most memorable play, refusing to go down on a 75-yard pass reception for a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, the North tried to set up a quasimiddle screen in its own territory. But South defensive end Blake Williams (Dinwiddie) adroitly stepped in the way, the football found his outstretched right hand, and he raced up the right sideline to score from 41 yards out for the game’s only defensive touchdown. Nick Liberante for The Local North linebacker Mateo Patrick Henry’s Terrance Oxendine lunges in for a North score after a 15-yard run in the South’s 36-16 Big River Rivalry win. Jackson (Hermitage) had gamepocket. there. You might not even get the controls turned out to be a he said. “There’s not much to highs in solo tackles (six) and “I’m itchy back there,” Fludd me. I’ll try to outrun you as fast memorable one. say about it, but I had a great tackles for losses (three). He said. “You might not touch me. as I can.” “I am going to miss it — my career and I hope people can I don’t like to be touched back His last high school game at high school career, you know?” do better than me. That’s all I see SOUTH, pg. 9

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Confederates dominate in Holiday Classic pounds), Evan Buchanan (120 pounds) and Brick Haynie (126 pounds) all had perfect days, going 5-0 in their respective matches. Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Daniel Fritz can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Daniel Fritz For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis has developed into one of the best wrestling teams in the area, and it showed it Friday and Saturday by cruising to victory in front of its home crowd at the Lee-Davis Holiday Classic. The Confederates had all but sewn up victory before the championship round, leaving their guests scrapping for second place. Lee-Davis scored 264 team points, besting second place James River by nearly 120 points. The Rapids scored 147.5 points, followed by Warhill with 142. “We always want to win our own tournament, in front of our fans and alumni,” said LeeDavis head coach Craig Spruill. “It definitely gets the season going on the right foot.” Spruill and the rest of the Confederate faithful certainly had a lot to be proud of, LeeDavis also crowned five individual champions – one of which was Andy Aldridge (170 pounds) who was also named the most outstanding wrestler of the tournament. “It feels really good to get this win for the team,” said Aldridge following his impressive championship victory – a 22-4 technical fall over Armstrong’s Josh Crawford. Aldridge took control the match early and never let up. “Honestly, it is just another win,” Aldridge said. He believes this victory will help kick-start the season in the right direction. Fellow Confederate Ned Anthony also made quick work of his opponent in his championship match in the 195-pound division. He needed just over a minute to pin his competitor Warhill’s Josh Farley.

Lee-Davis Holiday Classic Team scores: 1. Lee-Davis 264, 2. James River 147.5, 3. Warhill 142, 4. New Kent 130, 5. Colonial Heights 116, 6. Clover Hill 114.5, 7. Powhatan 114, 8. Thomas Dale 104, 9. Mills Godwin 97.5, 10. Varina 92.5, 11. Louisa 89, 12. Midlothian 84, 13. Monacan 76, 14. Armstrong 54, 14. Douglas Freeman 54, 16. Deep Run 48, 17. Highland Springs 47, 18. King William 46.5, 19. Jamestown 45, 19. Manchester 45, 19. Maury 45, 22. Hanover 43, 23. Henrico 41, 24. Fork Union 39, 25. Patrick Henry 37.

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Patrick Henry’s Jack Fox keeps his grip on Douglas Freeman’s Andy Logan prior to getting a pin in 4.45 to earn fifth place in the 145-pound division in the Lee-Davis Holiday Classic Saturday.

For Anthony, the result wasn’t much of surprise. “We put a lot of work in the wrestling room and the weight room,” Anthony said. “It feels good to see the results.” Anthony is hoping his early undefeated record will carry him towards his ultimate goal: capturing an elusive state championship. While Aldridge and Anthony made things look easy on the mat, Lee-Davis’ other champions had to earn their victories the hard way. Noah Loving (132 pounds) had a quick escape against his challenger, Midlothian’s John Bolstad. “I felt that I needed to get the first point and that would help me get control of the match,” Loving said. That would be all Loving would need as he held on for a 1-0 victory. In the 145-pound division,

Jonathan Conrad grabbed a quick two points in his championship match against Louisa’s Austin Mills. Going into the final round, Conrad led 5-0, but was able to pin to pin Mills in the final minute of the match. “It feels great to win this event for the second year in a row,” said Conrad. “I’ve been working on my movement and offense, which has really paid off.” Fisher Evans (152 pounds) hopes his victory will propel him all the way to a state championship – a feat he nearly captured a year ago – in this, his senior year. Evans took a two-point lead going into the final round against Monacan’s Ethan Carpenter. He was able to open things up in the final round, going on to an 8-2 victory. “I was pretty tired going into the last match,” Evans said.

Third Place 106: Montgomery (LD) p. Minor (Hen) 2:41; 113: Olgers (Var) d. Miayamoto (TD) 11-4; 120: Brielmaier (MG) d. Thayer (Colonial Heights) 11-6; 126: Jones (NK) p. Sadler (LD) 3:58; 132: Chandler (MG) d. Poole (Man) 4-3; 138: Stuart (Mar) p. Tingle (LD) 1:31; 145: Sulser (LD) p. Johnson (KW) 1:18; 152: Barr (War) d. Mellor (JR) 6-1; 160: Mellor (JR) d. Trentham (Man) 8-5; 170: Slater (Clover Hill) d. Echols (Colonial Heights) 5-3; 182: Gilbertson (KW) md. Moss (Pow) 13-5; 195: McRoberts (MG) p. Shaffner (JR) 2:32; 220: Lee (JR) d. Cajigas (Mon) 5-2; 285: Missak (Colonial Heights) d. Gooden (Hen) 3-2.

Championship 106: Oberly (TD) p. Bass (Colonial Heights) 4:40; 113: Walls (JR) d. Eberhard (NK) 7-0; 120: Velez (Clover Hill) p. Goode (NK) 5:00; 126: Appleman (Clover Hill) p. Oliver (Pow) 2:16; 132: Loving (LD) d. Bolstad (Mid) 1-0; 138: Correa (TD) md. Plummer (LD) 12-0; 145: Conrad (LD) p. Mills (Lui) 5:01; 152: Evans (LD) d. Carpenter (Mon) 8-3; 160: Fowlkes (Colonial Heights) md. Montgomery (LD) 10-2; 170: Aldridge (LD) tf. Crawford (Arm) 22-4; 182: Sayegh (Mid) d. Walker

Fifth Place 106: Tate (Var) p. Jackson (HS) 2:44; 113: Hunsaker (Han) d. Coyle (DR) 8-3; 120: Brubaker (MG) p. Schwartz (Lui) 2:52; 126: Hogston (MG) p. Brockman (JR) 2:40; 132: Grabham (TD) p. Howard (War) 2:17; 138: Gritsko (FU) md. Scott (Var) 10-2; 145: Fox (PH) p. Logan (DF) 4:45; 152: Huffman (Han) forfeit Parker (Clover Hill); 160: Martin (DF) d. Cheatham (Pow) 6-4; 170: James (Jam) p. Burton (Pow) 3:23; 182: Sanger (JR) forfeit Poag (Arm); 195: Herron (JR) p. Sammit (DR) 3:43; 220: Burkey (Clover Hill) p. Cutright (Lui) 3:30; 285: Welch (War) forfeit Whitcotton (NK).

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North — Oxendine 15 run (Burton kick)

“He was the best opponent I have faced all weekend, and I really had to rely on my conditioning to get the win.” Caden Plummer (138 pounds) and Dylan Montgomery (160 pounds) were among the Confederates who also made it to the championship match. They each finished second in their respective divisions. Continued from pg. 8 No other area teams finished with individual champi- added two sacks. ons. Both Hanover and Patrick Andrew Blair can be reached Henry each finished outside at sports@mechlocal.com. the top 20 in total team scoring. Atlee Duals Atlee’s wrestling team also hosted its own tournament, the Atlee Duals, Friday and Saturday. The Raiders went 3-2, with wins over Benedictine, Liberty Christian Academy and Woodberry Forest. Atlee lost to Matoaca and South Lakes. J.B. Hayne (106/113

(War) 2-1; 195: Anthony (LD) p. Farley (War) 1:05; 220: Branscome (War) p. Hill (Pow) 1:41; 285: Hornsby (Lui) p. Beachley (Var) 4:23.

RUSHING North: Thompson 10 carries 42 yards, Chambers 4-42, Oxendine 3-23, Coles 1-9, Hart 7-4, Ellison 2-4, Jackson 2-1. South: Bridy 17-117, South 10 13 6 7 — 36 Burns 4-50, Fludd 12-15, Manuel North 0 0 9 7 — 16 7-4, TEAM 1-3. PASSING North: Hart 7 completions 16 South — FG Walls 28 South — Burns 29 run (Walls kick) attempts 41 yards 2 interceptions, South — Burns 22 run (Walls kick) Chambers 4-9-111-0. South: Fludd South — Boyd 27 pass from Fludd 10-16-127-0, Manuel 3-9-66-0. RECEIVING (run failed) North: Hargrove 4 receptions North — FG DeSchon 28 118 yards, McRoberts 3-12, Ellison South — Bridy 4 run (kick failed) North — Hargrove 75 pass from 2-7, Oxendine 1-9, Thompson 1-6. South: Boyd 9-154, Webb 1-26, Chambers (run failed) South — Williams 41 interception Burns 1-7, Bridy 1-6, Casey 1-0. return (Walls kick)

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Former Chenery home highlights Ashland Museum tour By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Two guided walking tours with receptions were hosted by the Ashland Museum on Sunday, Dec. 3, through some of the town’s downtown residential streets. Both tours included Ashland’s “Historic Race Course Addition,” an area of downtown near the railroad tracks that used to be a horse racetrack before the Civil War. The receptions, which followed the 2 and 4 p.m. tours, were held at Charles Sthreshley’s historic house at 402 Duncan St. This residence was the former home of Chris Chenery, the owner of Triple Crown winner Secretariat. The racetrack and jockey club were built in June 1860 by Edwin Robinson, president of

the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad (RF&P). Betsy Hodges, representing the Ashland Museum, said Robinson had been embezzling money to fund the racetrack. In addition to the other buildings, there was a grandstand. Hodges said she did not know the physical size of any of the buildings or the track. As for the location of the race course, Hodges said, “Tracks run due north and south, so it’s pretty parallel to the railroad tracks.” She also said they only had one map, and did not know the exact location of the course. Hodges added that railroad tracks aren’t exactly north and south, but that “somewhere between Duncan Street and James Street would have been the middle of the race course,

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Charles Sthreshley (in the black jacket) talks about his home, which was previously the residence of Chris Chenery, who owned Triple Crown winner Secretariat.

and it would have probably run from Snead Street, south – maybe as far as Francis Street.” She said the horse racetrack was successful until a down-

turn in the economy, when they were forced to declare bankruptcy. “That area was used as a training ground for the cavalry

during the [American] Civil War,” Hodges said. During the Civil War, besides being used as cavalry training grounds by the Confederate Army, it was used as a hospital for wounded troops. After the war ended, RF&P put the race course up for sale. Also during that time, Randolph-Macon College opted to move its location to where it is now, which then used to be a hotel property. Eventually, “the RF&P started developing the race course property into a residential area,” where it was then divided into lots. Hodges said the turnouts for the tours were good, with “two full tours of 20 people each.” She also said participants “were interested in seeing the house. Charles [Sthreshley]

has done a wonderful job of restoring the [home].” This year’s tours and receptions marked the fourth year that the Ashland Museum has hosted the event. The tours, along with the walking tours of Woodland Cemetery, are fundraisers for the Museum. Money raised goes toward supporting the costs of developing new exhibits, working in their archives and the ongoing expenses for “Ashland Museum Inside Out,” a program that includes five walking tours, including the recent one. To learn more about Ashland Museum Inside Out, go to ashlandmuseum.org or call 804-368-7314. The Museum is located at 105 Hanover Ave. in the Town of Ashland, across the street from Ashland Town Hall.

Vietnam veterans travel to D.C. at recognize the Wall

Photos submitted by Pat Jordan

A group of Vietnam veterans were invited to participate in the recognition of the 35th anniversary of the Vietnam Wall honoring the 52,000-plus veterans who died serving our country during that war. The First Union Baptist Church veterans were asked to participate in the recognition by reading the names of their deceased brothers during the ceremony. The honor of calling names started on Tuesday, Nov. 7, and lasted until Friday midnight. First Union veterans, Rev. Lewis R. Yancey, pastor, and friends chartered a bus to travel to the memorial to be a part of this honor. The entire group gathered in front of the wall. George Crockett, chairman of the church’s Diaconte board, is shown in the photo on the left below and Rev. Yancey is on the right. They joined in reading the names. The first veteran pictured above is the chairman of our Diaconate board, George Crockett, then the entire group in front of the wall, a photo of the Vietnam statue and our pastor, Rev. Lewis R. Yancey, as they read names.

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irony to the stated goals of the current school board, a list that highlights equity and access for all students. “These schools and mascot names were not bestowed during the Civil War era or for anyone who lived in Hanover, but during the era of massive resistance to desegregation to send a message to African-American students and families that they were not welcome,” said Hueina Su, the mother of two Hanover students and leader of a group called Together Hanover, one of the groups supporting the change. “Confederate-named schools and mascots promote and support ideals representing white supremacy and the enslavement of African-Americans, which by definition are not inclusive or welcoming,” she added. Su suggested the board adopt a policy to address the name change and hire a consultant to guide officials through the procedure. The group presented school board members with a petition signed by its members, citizens from all seven magisterial districts, supporting a name change for the schools in question. A petition was signed by at-large citizens, many of them from the Lee-

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Shirley Pruett; Retired Teachers Bridge Group and Friends from Cold Harbor Elementary. Rouzie’s Chapel United Methodist

Davis and Stonewall Jackson community, also expressing a desire to change the names. History In a letter delivered to school board members earlier this year, a former Lee-Davis student named Mary Murrell provided an extensive history of how the names of the two schools were chosen. The new eastern high school was completed in 1958 and relieved overcrowding at two high schools in the area, Battlefield Park and WashingtonHenry. Newspaper accounts from the period revealed that juniors at those existing schools were polled for their preferences regarding a name for the new school. The names of Robert E. Lee and William White, a former teacher at both schools killed in World War II were chosen, but B.W. Sadler, Henry District representative on the school board at the time, settled on the name Lee-Davis and it was approved. Despite the passage of Brown vs. Board of Education in 1954, Hanover County was one of several counties in Virginia that continued to support segregated schools until 1969 when the state’s massive resistance laws were declared unconstitutional. In that first year of limited integration, the Hanover school board named

its new middle school in honor of Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson. Impacts Another speaker recalled her days at Lee-Davis and the isolation and anxiety caused by the Confederatethemed displays. She displayed her high school ring, a keepsake never worn due to the image of a Confederate flag and Gen. Lee engraved on the side of the ring. Nannie Davis, an AfricanAmerican graduate of the school, described an atmosphere of separation and resentment that marred her high school experience that she described as “sad”. “It’s been 50 years but I still feel the pain. Think about it.” Davis said it was difficult to find allegiance with a campus that glorified the Confederate heroes, and said attending pep rallies was an especially degrading experience. “It was so humiliating because they would play Dixie and all the students would stand and clap their hands,” Davis said. “I could only sit there and watch in horror. To top it off, there was always one student who would do the Rebel Yell and parade around the floor with a large Confederate flag.” Manda Sesko is a 2010 graduate of Lee-Davis, and told board members the name does not reflect the diversity

present in the school. “When you consider the name Lee-Davis and the roots from which it stems, it’s certainly not an accurate representation of all of its students, faculty or surrounding members of the community,” Sesko said. “People of color and other minorities are an integral part of this community and they deserve to be represented, no marginalized,” she added. Another former student of both schools is a Hanover schools success story. Amanda Lineberry still holds the record for her mile runs at Stonewall Jackson and Lee-Davis, attended the University of Richmond on a scholarship as a result of her academic and athletic experiences at LeeDavis and now attends law school at the University of Virginia. She urged board members to consider changing the names that she considers insults to minority students who attend the schools. “It is impossible to deny that Confederate symbolism is inextricably linked with white supremacist terrorism,” Lineberry said. “Supporting this change does ot require that we all feel the same about the Confederacy. It require that you not force students to have “C-fed Pride,” knowing that what white supremacists with “C-Fed Pride” invaded a town an hour down the road

and took the life of a a young woman.” She noted that the change will require one important action on the part of the school board. “It requires that you recognize and respect the dignity of those who disagree with you and foster an educational environment where they, too, can thrive.” Lineberry said she realizes many of her friends and family will not agree with her position on the name change, but she listed a number of reasons for coming forward to support the coalition supporting the action, including her dedication to her alma mater. “I said ‘Yes’ because I cherish my time at Stonewall and Lee-Davis and it is out of this love that I hope to see them change for the better,” Lineberry said. School board members do not respond to public comments issued during the meeting, but chairman Sue Dibble thanked the speakers for their remarks and said the board heard their concerns. One board member provided a statement indicating his intentions on a possible name change. Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser said, “Speaking for myself as one board member, I do not plan to initiate any action to change the name of any schools in Hanover County.”

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