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Vol. 3 No. 24 | Richmond Suburban News | January 17, 2018

School board seeks public input on name change idea

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Chair Sue Dibble said the Hanover County School Board will gather public comment on the status of two schools’ names.

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SHLAND -- Hanover County School Board chair Sue Dibble told a packed meeting last week that the panel was well aware of an issue that seems to be gathering strength on both sides of the argument.

Last month, more than a half dozen speakers expressed concerns regarding the names of two Hanover County Public Schools,

Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School, and suggested the school board begin a process to change the names.

In addition to those public proclamations, Dibble said the board had received numerous comments regarding the issue, both pro and con, and asked the public to supply more opinions on the subject.

Dibble asked Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, to set up a response receptacle to collect the varied opinions and present them in a

Davis’ priorities: public safety, schools

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER -- With the full endorsement of his fellow members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Sean Davis, Henry District, began his second term as chairman.

First elected in 2011, Davis first served as chairman in 2014 and has served as vice chair during the past year under outgoing chair and Chickahominy District supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek.

Mechanicsville District supervisor Canova Peterson was unanimously elected to serve as vice chairman for the upcoming year.

“I want to thank my colleagues for their trust and confidence in electing me to serve as chair for this year,” Davis said. “I commit to you that I will tirelessly work to advance any of the issues that you have that are important to you,” he added as he accepted the gavel for the upcoming year.

“It’s important as the world has changed that we continue to focus on public safety and make sure that funding public safety is one of our priorities,” Davis added. “Unless you have a safe community, nothing else falls into place.”

forum open for all to review.

“There’s a significant interest in this topic,” Dibble said. “Since the last school board meeting, several individuals have contacted us and shared their thoughts on this matter, both for and against.”

She also acknowledged the complexity of the issue. “There appear to be many different perspectives,” she said. “We will continue to be open to and carefully consider any thoughts, any comments or any concerns that we receive from the community.”

The board requested the superintendent to establish an “insturment” to collect future comments “for Hanover citizens to provide input in to this matter. “We believe this will better allow us to collect, catalog and consider any feedback in a more organized fashion,” the chair said.

Dibble said that tool should be in effect by the end of the month.

During a public comment period, an equal number of proponents see NAME, pg. 2

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Sean Davis, the newly elected chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, presented his predecessor, Angela Kelly-Wiecek, with a plaque and gavel of appreciation for her service.

As the school system enters its second year of a five-year technology update, Davis said the board’s commitment to fund that effort would remain strong.

“We make a renewed commitment to move forward in funding that technology,” he said.

He also emphasized his commitment to the see DAVIS’, pg. 5

ASHLAND -- The Ashland Strawberry Faire’s Board of Directors has entered into a new partnership with the Ashland Kiwanis Club. Both groups are long-standing Ashland organizations with a history of service to the community.

About a year ago, members of the Ashland Kiwanis Club approached the Board of Directors of the Ashland Strawberry Faire expressing an interest in partnering with the board to help host the annual Faire.

“When we met to discuss Faire operations and expectations, they didn’t run away,” laughed Dani Stockwell, the Faire’s treasurer.

“It is a monumental undertaking to put on the Ashland Strawberry Faire, which is staffed primarily by volunteers,” said Sharon Chidsey, board president.

Chidsey has been volunteering with the Faire since about 2011. Prior to that, she was actually a vendor at the Faire and that helps her keep things in perspective for both the volunteers and the vendors.

She readily admits she still has lots to learn

Photo submitted by Lorie Foley

The Ashland Strawberry Faire committee recently donated $3,000 to the Ashland Kiwanis Club for its efforts, earmarked to upcoming playground improvements to Pufferbelly Park in Ashland. Shown are, from left, Dani Stockwell and Sharon Chidsey, (treasurer and president of the Ashland Strawberry Faire; and PJ Edmonds, president of the Ashland Kiwanis Club).

from the many dedicated volunteers who have worked tirelessly for many years. In fact, one board member, Betty LaPlace, has served as a volunteer since the beginning of the Faire in 1982. see STRAWBERRY, pg. 6

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ASHLAND – The Richmond Symphony and Music Director Steven Smith will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, for a Metro Collection concert, including chamber pieces by Salieri, Norman Bolter, Crawford Seeger and Mozart.

Zachary Guiles, the Richmond Symphony’s principal trombonist, will be the featured soloist on Norman Bolter’s IOURS for Trombone and Chamber Orchestra.

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Norman Bolter credits Mr. Greenjeans, a character who was featured playing trombone in an episode of Captain Kangaroo, for inspiring him to start playing music. At just 18, he became a member of the Boston Symphony and is on the faculties of both New England Conservatory and Boston Conservatory.

His compositions are inspired primarily by the natural world and the human experience.

Bolter was inspired to write IOURS about the cosmic trinity: the sun, the earth, and the moon. Each movement is meant to connect various cosmic bodies culminating in praise of our mighty sun.

The featured works by Ruth Crawford Seeger stand to represent two distinct phases of life. Andante for Strings is an orchestral arrangement of the third movement of her String Quartet; a piece that showcases her involvement with the modernist movement and evokes

the 1920s.

In contrast, Rissolty, Rossolty was composed for a radio program called The Wellsprings of America. This piece is much less complex and has a more simple arrangement that tells a story of a hapless husband burdened by a lazy wife.

In early 1787, the city of Prague invited Mozart for a visit. A fabulous ball was held in his honor and, in turn, he hosted a benefit concert as a thank you. The Symphony in D minor was a part of that benefit concert and is often called “The Prague Symphony.”

Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $10 for children and $10 at the door for college students and faculty with ID. Purchase tickets online at richmondsymphony. com or by calling 1-800-514ETIX. A free pre-concert talk will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dollar Tree Community Room on the second floor of Brock Commons across from the Blackwell Auditorium.

About the Richmond Symphony Kicking off its 60th Anniversary Season in September 2017, the Richmond Symphony is the largest performing arts organization in Central Virginia.

The organization includes an orchestra of more than 70 professional musicians, the 150voice Richmond Symphony Chorus and more than 260 students in the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra programs. Each season, more than 200,000 members of the community enjoy live concerts and radio broadcasts. The Symphony also provides educational outreach programs to over 55,000 students and teachers each year. The Symphony recently was named one of 21 American orchestras selected as a leader in orchestra innovation by the League of American Orchestras through its Futures Fund Initiative. The Richmond Symphony is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For more information, visit www.richmondsymphony. com.

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names of the mascots and the schools.

“This opposing group known as Go Hanover does not represent Hanover County as a whole and is trying to make this a political media circus,” she said.

Rider described efforts to prompt a change in the names as a “witch hunt,” and told board members she had a petition with more than 7,000 names opposing the changes.

“In my three years of volunteering with the athletic program, I have never heard

one student say I am ashamed to play for Lee-Davis High School.”

One former student did however relate his years at LeeDavis as an African American student and described his experience much differently.

“I made it through, but it wasn’t easy,” Jerome Coles said.

“I never could get my point across.”

But other students lauded their alma mater and described a wonderful educational expe-

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and opponents spoke regarding the issue.

Marsha Boyce Rider is 1977 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and is a lifelong resident of Hanover County.

“I’m here to share with you that these students do not want their names changes. They want to be able to enjoy their education without the possibility of a forced name change,” she said.

Rider also questioned the origins of efforts to change the

see NAME, pg. 3

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue revoked, endangerment, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Dec. 18

Violation of a protective order was reported in the 16000 block of Lone Oak Drive, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 15000block of Kimbrough lane, Walnut, Doswell.

Credit card theft was reported in the 13000 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10300block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Threat to extort money was reported in the 9500 block of Winnepeg Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to avoid arrest was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 20400 block of Beaverdam Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of Dijon Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 1310 block of Mountain

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from an auto was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Operation vehicle after license

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rience at the Mechanicsville campus.

Road, Glen Allen.

Wade Hughes is a 1969 graduate of the school, a mem Sale, distribute marijuana over ½ ounce under 5 lbs ber of the school’s athletic Hall was reported in 7100 block of Fame, and loyal supporter of of Mechanicsville Turnpike, the school and its name.

Mechanicsville.

Hughes asserted that slav Possession of marijuana, first ery was not the most imporoffense, was reported in the tant issue for Southerners dur16000 block of Mountain Road, ing the Civil War, and said Montpelier. groups promoting a change in the names are pushing a “politDec. 19 ical correctness agenda.�

Possession of schedule I, II, Hughes also noted the cost controlled substance was of changing the names, which reported in the 7300 block he researched, and said it could of Mechanicsville Turnpike, cost over $1 million for each Mechanicsville. school.

Grand larceny $200 or more “My fear is that Hanover not from a person was reported County [Public] Schools bows in the 14100 Hickory Oaks to these groups; the next thing Land, Ashland. that these groups will go after Vandalism was reported in is Hanover County Sheriff the 7000 block of Ann Cabell Col. David Hines,� Hughes Court, Mechanicsville. said.

Unauthorized possession of Rachel Levy is a Hanover vehicle inspection sticker was resident with children in the reported in the 1000 block of county’s school system, and Sliding Hill Road, Glen Allen.

has served on several education-related committees.

She spoke representing Together Hanover and its opposition to maintaining a status quo regarding the names.

The Hanover County School Board started the budget process Tuesday, Jan. 16.

A public hearing is schduled for 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Levy also reiterated a request her group presented at last month’s meeting for the county to hire a consultant to devise a plan to address concerns regarding the names.

After providing a brief history of how the names were selected, Levy questioned the board: “It’s 2018. What will the Hanover County School Board do now?�

The problem, as identified

by Together Hanover, has its roots in the initial motivations regarding the school names.

“The Confederate-named schools and mascots were established in the 1950s and 1960s as monuments to massive resistance and white supremacy; they were intended to be exclusionary and segregated. What those names and mascots symbolize and convey has not changed,� she said.

Levy said the school names are in direct contrast to the county’s mission promise of an inclusive and safe learning environment.

The board’s announcement that a comment gathering mechanism was now in place raised some concern. “I am really concerned about putting Dr. Gill in that position . . . and I have concerns about handling the process that way,� Levy said.

In other matters, the school board begins its budget process in earnest with a presentation that was scheduled for 7 p.m. yesterday (Tuesday, Jan. 16). A public hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals and William Mauney; and many nieces and nephews, including Carolyn Brown of Louisa.

In accordance with plans she made many years ago, her body will be donated to medical science. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund by calling 781237-3800.

GREGORY CRISP Gregory Dean Crisp, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, from complications associated with lung cancer. Greg was born in Louisa on October 17, 1956, and later moved with his family to Barboursville, West Virgina. Growing up in rural suburbia, Greg tinkered with bicycles. He could convert a stock, factory fresh bicycle into a custom 1960 Rat Rod. Kids loved them Greg later segued his mechanical talent into building and racing hot rods. Barracuda, Challenger CRISP and all things Mopar were synonymous with Greg. Greg moved to Richmond in 1978 and found employment with Henrico County. As a mechanic, Greg worked on various vehicles, providing safe and reliant transportation for police officers and school bus drivers. Hardworking, pleasant and easygoing describe Greg’s personal character. Greg is survived by his mother, Barbara Crisp; and brothers, Steve, Terry and Jerome; and sistersin-law, Kim and Linda. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Contributions in memory of Greg may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Association and the Wounded Warrior Project.

SARAH DUNCAN Sarah Mauney Duncan, of Ashland, passed away at her daughter’s home in Goochland on January 10, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Hugh Duncan; and is survived by her daughter, Karen Duncan Smart; brothers, Robert Mauney

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Interment followed in the Mills-Walton Cemetery at Greenwood Road in Glen Allen. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hanover Education Foundation for the James P. Kegley Jr. Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 1297, Ashland, VA 23005.

Services provided by the Bliley’s, P.O. Box 6267, Richmond, VA 23230. Online condolences may be made at blileys.com.

BOYD JONES JAMES KEGLEY JR.

James Pierce “Punkie” Kegley, Jr., 48, of Ashland, passed away on January 11, 2018. Punkie was preceded in death by his dad, James “Tiny” Kegley Sr.; mother-in-law, Edna P. Pickral; and grandparents, Joe and Dorothy Walton and Roy and Eva Kegley.

He is survived by his wife, Amy; sons, James III and Joshua; parents, Brenda and Perk Walls; father-in-law, Percy Pickral; sister, Valerie Oliveira; brother-in-law, Brian and Cristen Pickral; nieces, Makayla and Heather; nephew, Jeffrey; his loyal companions, Cooper and Jasper; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and all brothers and sisters of the Hanover County Fire/EMS Department. Punkie retired from Fire/EMS as KEGLEY Lieutenant of Company 11 Farrington. He lived his dream when he became a firefighter, first as a volunteer, then as one of the first paid career firefighters. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Road in Ashland.

Boyd Custis Jones, of Glen Allen, departed this life on January 8, 2018. He is survived by a son, David Austin Jones; and brother, Frederick Waddy Jones; and family. Mr. Jones graduated from Henry Clay High School in Ashland and attended Richmond Professional Institute, now VCU. Early in his life, he became a member of the Montpelier Volunteer Fire Department in Western Hanover County, where he became Chief. He actively served in the U.S. Navy during the Cold War under NORAD from 1963 through 1965.

He became a Certified Safety Professional, CSP, and major employers included Kemper Insurance Group, Alexander & Alexander, now AON, and Palmer & Cay of Virginia.

JONES He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the Colonial Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers, ASSE, where he served as President and the Society of Fire Protection Engineers, SFPE. see OBITUARIES, pg. 5

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Despite cold, gusting winds and some drizzle, runners start the 5K for the Journey at Atlee High School. Entry fees went to megsmile charity, which supports Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond, a positive youth development program. The charity was formed in memory of Meg Cross Menzies, who was killed while running on Jan. 13, 2014.

Above, runners leave the start in the children’s portion of the 5K for the Journey, a fundraiser for the megsmiles charity. Runners did one lap of the track at Atlee High School. At right, The early lead runner makes the turn off Atlee Station Road and heads towards Cool Spring Elementary School.

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Throughout his life, he enjoyed helping others and contributing to the safety and well-being of others. A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Trinity United Methodist Church at 903 Forest Avenue in Richmond. Interment followed at the Church of Our Savior Cemetery in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Trinity Foundation, McClure Scholarship Fund, 903 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229-6633.

WILLIAM LICKEY William H. "Bill" Lickey, 86, of Blackstone, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Elaine Wray Lickey. Bill is survived by six children, Jon (Janet) of Illinois, Dennis (Renee) of Beaverdam, David of LICKEY Aylett, Bobby (Nanette) of Glen Allen, Hazel (Sandy) of Caroline and Faye (Shawn) of Cumberland; 16 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Henley during the Korean War and was retired after 20 years as a postal letter carrier for the Lakeside Branch of the U.S. Postal Service in Richmond. A private memorial service will be held in the spring.

Bill was a longtime and dedicated member of

the American Legion, so the family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to his local post, American Legion Post #40, P.O. Box 104, Blackstone, VA. Joseph McMillian Funeral Home (mcmillianfuneralhome.com) at 1826 Cox Road (Business Highway 460) near Blackstone is in charge of arrangements.

THOMAS McDANIEL Thomas Lloyd “Tommy” Thomas, 78, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on January 1, 2018. He is survived by his children, Betsy Marino, Annette Reed (Steve), Pam Campbell (Earl), Kimberly Marshburn and Todd McDaniel; nine grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; sisters, Grace Magee (Ralph) and Barbara McDaniel. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Westhunt Baptist Church at 3801 West End Drive in Richmond.

GOLDIE SAUNDERS Goldie D. Saunders, 86, of Montpelier, the widow of Melwone Ray Saunders, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

She was preceded in death by three children, Douglas Ray Saunders, Cheryl Lee Saunders and Lynne Aldrigh. She is survived by a son, Wayne Saunders; two sisters, Ellen Fleming (Linwood) and Mena Catarsi (Louis); and two brothers, Richard Denzler (Jane) and Warren Denzler (Donna). She also is survived by six grandchildren, Matthew, Robert, Jacob, Hannah, Shawn and Stephanie; and four great-grandchildren. Goldie retired from

board’s independent representation of Hanover citizens.

“This board is open to all input,” he said. “It’s not our job to be an extension of county administration or any other department or office. We are wholly separate in our duties and responsibilities. Our most important input comes from our citizens,” Davis said.

Davis and his wife Lisa have three children.

Davis and Kelly-Wiecek acknowledged the efforts of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, during their organizational remarks.

Kelly-Wiecek acknowledged and thanked her col-

Richmond Machinery after many years of service. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the West Chapel of Bennett SAUNDERS Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. The interment was private.

CHARLOTTE WALINSKI Charlotte Hogge Walkinski, age 81, of Rockville, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2018, after courageously battling Alzheimer’s disease. She endured less than a year after the loss of her loving husband of 57 years, Albert. She also was preceded in death by her four brothers, William Mason Hogge Jr., WALINSKI Bertram Hogge, Charles Hogge and James Hogge. She is survived by her daughter, Kristin of Richmond; her sister, Dorothy Carts Spicer of Richmond; and numerous nieces and nephews. After graduating from Middlesex High School in 1954, Charlotte moved from Church View to Richmond, where she worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles. She dominated the agency’s bowling league for nine years before striking out on a new challenge. Charlotte loaned a year to the credit see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

leagues for their support during the past months as the county engaged in challenging issues like the DC2RVA rail issue and a 2017-2035 Comprehensive Plan update.

“I wish to commend the efforts of Mr. [Aubrey “Bucky”] Stanley and Ms. [Faye] Prichard in not only leading those discussions, but fiercely fighting see BOARD, pg. 12

PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING

HANOVER COUNTY Announces the

2018 CITIZENS’ PLANNING ACADEMY This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the planning process, the rules and regulations governing zoning and subdivisions, the legal bases for planning, planning for capital improvements, and ethics in the planning process.

The course will include an opportunity for each participant to discuss the County’s future. The class will be limited to no more than thirty (30) participants and will meet on the following dates, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: January 29, 2018 February 12, 2018 February 26, 2018

February 5, 2018 February 15, 2018 March 28, 2018

Each participant selected must commit to attend all the sessions. There is a fee of $30 per adult participant, to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. In selecting participants for the class, an effort will be made to achieve a broad-based representation of the community.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office shortly thereafter.

For additional information and to request an application form, contact: Tiffany M. Burton Hanover County Planning Office 7516 County Complex Road P.O. Box 470 Hanover Courthouse Hanover, Virginia 23069 (804) 365-6171 tmburton@hanovercounty.gov The Hanover Local January 17, 2018

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Deputies seek help to identify suspects

HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the pictured individuals.

Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the HCSO, said the suspects were involved in a larceny pickpocketing scam on Nov. 26, 2017, at a restaurant located in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville.

According to Cooper, one suspect entered the store in front of the victim and dropped personal belongings out of his jacket. When the victim attempted to assist the suspect in pickPhoto submitted by Sgt. James R. Cooper ing up his belongings, the suspect The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in identifying touched the victim’s leg and advised him he was standing on his phone. the two suspects shown here.

They are wanted in connection to The victim was not standing on a a pickpocketing incident that took cell phone and later determined that place at a Mechanicsville restaurant. his wallet had been stolen during the

incident.

The same suspect then used the victim’s credit card at a nearby Target and made a purchase valued at over $1,700.

The victim believed there were two suspects; however, only one suspect was observed on surveillance video.

The suspects are described as black males, 25 to 50 years of age.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous and can result in a reward of up to $1,000.

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What started that year as a small festival held on the football field at Randolph-Macon College has grown significantly.

Betty LaPlace, Dick Gillis and Ken Gustufson, owner of the Ashland Berry Farm, initially gathered all the local arts, crafts, and nonprofit groups they could to participate in the inaugural event.

Today, the Faire still gathers the community, hosting more than 300 arts, crafts, business, and food vendors, offering special events, pageants, and musical performances which attract as many as 40,000 visitors.

The Faire committee starts preparing for the next Faire each September, which gives the group about 10 months to get organized.

The board regularly evaluates past

OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Always thank those who give their time thoughts always turn to those who brave the elements to make our lives comfortable.

We had a post on our Facebook page the weekend that we were paralyzed by the cold sending prayers to Fire-EMS, deputies, utility workers and road crews.

The response was incredible and one follower even pointed out tow truck drivers. They certainly merit acknowledgement.

This isn’t the first time this issue has been addressed in this forum. I’ll admit I’m guilty sometimes about being a creature of convenience and not being as attentive as I should be until the lights go out (literally).

Virginia Department of Transportation crews were

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor letter to the editor in our sister newspaper, ,The Mechanicsville Local praised the efforts of volunteer firefighters in Hanover County. We couldn’t agree more with what Carroll Eaves said about the fine men and women who dedicate themselves to our safety -- and without the benefit of financial compensation.

When icy cold and snowy wintry conditions rolled into our area on Jan. 4, many of us enjoyed the warm security of our homes or workplaces.

As the daughter of an electric utility lineman,

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out in 12-hour shifts, working around-the-clock to keep major highways clear of snow and ice. Hanover Fire-EMS battled blazes during record-setting cold weather. Deputies responded to countless weatherrelated mishaps. Utility workers endured the cold too as they did their best to resume services during outages.

We should consider ourselves fortunate and blessed with those who go out in whatever conditions to provide the services we need, want and expect.

Thank them. Thank them every day -- not just when the temperature drops below zero.

We extend our most sincere gratitude to all.

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successes and potential improvements.

Each month, members focus on a particular aspect of the Faire, including budget, policies, vendor regulations, grants, sponsorships, printed materials, and public safety.

The Faire gives back to the community by awarding 10 local scholarships each year.

“In 2017, the Board offered $6,000 in scholarship funds to graduating seniors from Hanover County Public Schools, and one in honor of former Mayor Dick Gillis, to a Randolph-Macon College student majoring in political science” said Betty LaPlace, director of Scholarships.

A big part of the goal of the Faire is to support our many community nonprofits.

Nonprofit organizations are offered free booth spaces for visibility, with a $25 administrative fee, or two hours volunteering to setup the Faire.

Nonprofit groups purchase sales booths for their own fundraising.

All commercial food vendors that participate each year are required to sponsor and give a percentage of their profits to a nonprofit of their choice.

The “Kids Zone” is run by volunteers and all profits are donated to Comfort Zone Camps.

In recent years, the Faire has contributed funds to nonprofit organizations in a “Grant for Work” program in trade for their volunteer hours running the Faire (for example, setup, cleanup, vendor and/or visitor support).

The Ashland Strawberry Faire Board of Directors said it is excited about partnering with the Ashland Kiwanis Club, and to combine their efforts to support the community.

To handle Faire business and give continuity to its goals, the board needs a minimum of 11 directors. Three Kiwanis members, Dan DiCandilo, John McDaniel and Shannon McClure, have stepped up to fill empty seats on the board.

“We really appreciate the enthusiasm of the Ashland Kiwanis Club, and, more importantly, are confident that the good work of the Faire will continue,” said Stockwell.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Prep wrestling: Hanover County quad at Hanover 5:30 p.m.

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Girls/boys basketball: Hanover at Patrick Henry 6:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.

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By Jonathan Howard For the Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – Beauty points were not counted on Friday night when the Atlee boys and girls basketball teams hosted county rival Patrick Henry.

The scoreboard did, however, read victories for the home team in both games. The Atlee defense stood tall and shined in both contests as the girls team opened the night with a 45-21 victory, and the boys closed it with a 65-36 win.

The Atlee girls (7-4) struggled to find consistency on offense, particularly in the first half of their contest. Kayla Maxson knocked down a pair of 3-pointers in the first quarter, but that represented the majority of the Raiders’ jump-shooting success.

With offense at a premium, coach Michael Rawlings knew his team would have to turn to the defensive side of the ball to make plays.

“Coming off the snow with no practice, I think none of the kids have been able to shoot like they’re capable of, so we know right now that we have to dig down defensively,” Rawlings said. “That’s what we’re relying on right now – a little bit of pressure and taking away their number one option.”

That option for Patrick Henry (3-6) is Jabryah

Haverkamp. The Patrick Henry guard was held to two field goals – both in the first half – and was forced to give up the ball by the Atlee pressure defense.

“We saw that very early in the game that she was going to be a problem. Her ball handling was excellent for today,” Rawlings said. “We felt like if we could get her under control, we could get the rest of the team to handle the ball.”

The plan worked as the visiting Patriots were held to only one field goal in the second quarter. Atlee held a slim 8-6 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the lead swelled to 17-9 at the halftime break.

The Raiders found more offensive success in the second half behind Maxson, who found ways to score going to the basket and by finding her teammates in the paint. The sophomore finished with 16 points and four steals. Kelly Ayer finished with 10 points and Aya Youseff had eight points and 9 rebounds in the win.

Patrick Henry was led by Jamie Hughes, who finished with eight points in the loss.

In the boys game, a dominant defensive effort in the third quarter broke it open for the Raiders. Atlee (5-6) led 30-22 at half, but found trouble shutting down Patrick Henry’s Nick Liberante for The Local

see DEFENSE, pg. 8

Atlee’s Tyler Warren drives through Patrick Henry defenders to put up a shot in the Raider boys’ 65-36 victory Friday.

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R-MC overcomes stalemate with Generals

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon’s men found themselves in a dogfight Saturday afternoon in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference contest against visiting Washington & Lee. Both teams came into the game undefeated in league play. Both played like they had been undefeated, scratching and clawing for advantage all 40 minutes of the game. From the Generals’ opening layup, the lead changed 19 times and the score was tied seven times – including at halftime.

But the Yellow Jackets seized control on a 3-point goal by Corey Bays with 12:59 left in the game and held off several charges – including Washington & Lee twice closing to within a point of Randolph-Macon – to remain undefeated with a 84-75 win.

The Yellow Jackets were led

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Randolph-Macon guard Buzz Anthony (5) pulls up for a jumper before Washington & Lee’s Clayton Murtha (55) and Roy McMillan (34) can react in the Yellow Jackets’ 84-75 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory over the visiting Generals Saturday.

by a pair of double-double per- and 12 rebounds.

“Man, it’s just saying it like formances: Buzz Anthony with 15 points and 10 assists and coach [Josh Merkel] preaches, Darryl Williams with 12 points being stronger for 40 minutes,

and we believed,” Anthony said.

“They hit a couple of tough shots over good defense, so we played percentages – shooting

third period, and didn’t allow a Patrick Henry (1-9) basket for over six minutes. In the meantime, the Atlee shooters began to heat up, as jump shots fell often in the second half, particularly in the fourth quarter. Jayce Catterton and Carson Miller led the Raiders with 13 points each. Eleven of Catterton’s points came in the second half.

“I think it was confidence.

We’ve had two good days of practice and we’ve done a lot of shooting,” Axselle said. “I think that showed itself, which was good. We were concentrating, we were focused on shooting drills and it paid off.”

Coles finished with 18 points for Patrick Henry, while Jamel Jackson pitched in six.

Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Girls PATRICK HENRY — Rhodes 2, Draper 0, Miceli 0, Hughes 8, Haverkamp 5, Radcliffe 1, Desheza 1, Mullins 0, Smith 4. Totals: 8 5-12 21.

ATLEE — Green 2, Ayer 10, Rucker 2, Maxson 16, Miller 3, Vandenhoff 0, Raso 4, Puttkamer 0, N. Youssef 0, A. Youssef 8, Babbs 0, Gulliford 0. Totals: 21 1-9 45.

Patrick Henry 6 3 8 4 — 21 Atlee 8 9 12 16 — 45 3-point goals — A: Maxson 2.

DEFENSE Continued from pg. 7

Devyn Coles. The Patriots guard scored 17 of his team’s first-half points to keep the visitors within striking distance.

But, as the second half began, Coles no longer found success getting to the basket and getting the opportunities that kept his team close in the first.

“We thought we gave him too many right-hand drives and let him get to the basket too easy,” said Atlee head coach Rally Axselle. “I think we were going for steals on him ... so we did a better job of keeping him in front and making him score over the top.”

With Coles held in check, Atlee went on a run. The Raiders scored 11 straight points in the

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over a guy trying not to give up anything easy. We kept doing what we were doing, trying to wear them down, started hitting shots and made our run.”

Williams said it took more than skill to beat the Generals.

“Staying composed. We stayed composed for 40 minutes,” Williams said. “The young guys are growing up really fast, and in big moments, they’re playing hard and playing well.”

Three other Yellow Jackets scored in double-figures: Montese Adams with 16 points, Grayson Midulla with 13 points and Daniel Noe with 10.

Rather than being stressed out by coaching such a close game, Merkel was charged up by it.

“That was a lot of fun,” Merkel said. “I was looking forward to coaching it. These guys were looking forward to playing it just because of [Washington & Lee’s] style. … We didn’t do everything perfect, but I’m real-

ly proud of our team.”

Washington & Lee was led

by Devin Kearns with a gamehigh 20 points flowed by Roy McMillan with 17 and Curtis Mitchel with 13.

“We knew they were going to make some runs,” Williams said of the Generals. “They’re a very good team, well coached, a lot of good players. We knew we’d make some runs, too.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

WASHINGTON & LEE (10-5, 5-1 ODAC) — Starr 6, Kearns 20, George 6, McMillan 17, Murtha 5, Hegar 0, Lewis 0, Brueggeman 8, Mitchell 13. Totals 27 10-17 75.

RANDOLPH-MACON (123, 6-0) — Turner 2, Adams 10, Anthony 15, Williams 12, Midulla 13, Bays 3, Noe 10, Woods 2, Neeley 9, Funderburg 2. Totals 30 13-17 84.

3-point goals — W&L: Kearns 3, Starr 2, McMillan 2, Bruggeman 2, Mitchell 2; R-MC: Neeley 3, Adams 2, Midulla 2, Noe 2, Anthony, Bays.

Halftime: Randolph-Macon 36, Washington & Lee 36.

Boys PATRICK HENRY — Keller 0, Shelton 0, Jackson 6, Coles 18, Carroll 0, France 3, Ailor 2, Foster 2, Perry 0, Brown 5, Tshiteya 0. Totals: 11 11-17 36.

ATLEE — Williams 8, Miller 13, Oliver 2, Karabiac 6, Sutkus 3, Warren 7, Catterton 13, Faber 0, Cook 8, Baitinger 0, Coleman 2, Conway 0, Snavely 2, Weatherly 0, Claiborne 1. Totals: 27 6-10 65.

Patrick Henry 10 12 2 12 — 36 Atlee 15 15 13 22 — 65 Nick Liberante for The Local 3-point goals — PH: Coles 2, Above, Atlee’s Aya Youssef lays up a shot for two of her eight France. A: Catterton 3, Warren, points in the Raider girls’ 49-21 victory over visiting Patrick Sutkus.

Henry Friday. Far left, Atlee’s Carson Miller gets the layup giving the Raider boys a nine-point lead early in the second period.

Yellow Jackets reel in Marlins in 63-43 win and to shoot as well as we did.”

LaHaye said patience and teamwork paid off.

“We were patient on offense and made at least five or six passes before we looked to Kelly,” LaHaye said. “If she wasn’t available, she looked for Charlotte. Those two were playing very well together.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Randolph-Macon’s women’s basketball team spotted Virginia Wesleyan a four-point lead at the end of the first quarter. The Yellow Jackets cancelled the lead early in the second quarter – after holding the Marlins to just five points in the second quarter – cruised to a 63-43 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory in Crenshaw Gymnasium on Jan. 9.

The Yellow Jackets were led by a pair of sophomore forwards: Kelly Williams with 26 points and 15 rebounds and Charlotte Woods with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

It was a nice change for Randolph-Macon head women’s basketball coach Carroll LaHaye, who has weathered a number of close ones, including

Nick Liberante for The Local

VIRGINIA WESLEYAN (4-10, 1-4 ODAC) — Morris 2, Washington 2, Harris 15, Holmes 0, Johnson 0, Berkley 5, Arrington 0, Wasko 0, Vincent 0, Phillips 0, Lewis 4, Gerni 4, Lehner 2, McSweeney 6, Coleman 3. Totals 19 4-12 43.

RANDOLPH-MACON (10-3, on,” LaHaye said. “One of those 3-2) — Wisner 4, Woods 15, Wade 7, was, ‘Let’s work the ball more Reynolds 6, Williams 26, Arrington Green 0, Zimmerman 0, Knobloch and quicker and reverse it – and 4, 1, Shumate 0. Totals 23 15-27 63. we’re going to get the wide-open VWC 15 5 15 8 — 43 11 16 26 10 — 63 looks. That’s exactly what we R-MC 3-point goals — VWC: Gerni. did to take the lead and shoot R-MC: Wade, Arrington.

Above, Randolph-Macon’s forward Charlotte Woods meets the Virginia Wesleyan defense as she tries to score and extend the Yellow Jackets’ lead in their 63-43 win over the visiting Marlins on Jan. 9. Far right, Randolph-Macon forward Kelly Williams puts up a shot. Williams finished with 26 points and 15 rebounds. Woods had 15 points and 11 rebounds.

a pair of ODAC losses, with her team of late.

“We came out of the halftime and the kids paid attention to what we were requesting them to do and the changes that we had to make and focus in as well as we did to take the lead

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Listed below is the Board of Supervisors adopted meeting schedule for 2018. All meetings are scheduled to be held in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, unless otherwise noted.

January – December 2018: Date

Day

Time

Type of Meeting

January 10, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

January 24, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

February 14, 2018

Wednesday

2:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

February 21, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Special Budget Meeting

February 28, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

March 14, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

March 28, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

April 4, 2018

Wednesday

7:00 p.m.

Budget Public Hearing

April 11, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

April 25, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

May 9, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

May 23, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

June 27, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

July 25, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

August 22, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

September 12, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

September 26, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

October 10, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

October 24, 2018

Wednesday

6:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

November 14, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

December 12, 2018

Wednesday

3:00 p.m.

Regular Board Meeting

If you need further information, please call the County Administrator’s Office at 365-6005.

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for their constituents in the face of the high speed rail issue,” Kelly-Wiecek said.

“While tensions and emotions ran high, we came through it with our professional relationships and, more importantly, our friendships intact,” she added.

She also noted what it took to achieve positive results.

“Serving on a board such as this teaches people the value of camaraderie, statesmanship, civility and compromise, and I believe we have worked toward this, each day with each meeting,” Kelly-Wiecek said in her outgoing remarks.

The outgoing chair said her goals of more transparency and increased citizen involvement moved forward during the past year.

“I continue to believe we make more opportunities for engagement available,” she said.

“I am deeply grateful for the citizens who have taken on that challenge.”

She also acknowledged the county’s efforts in installing a new online checkbook that allows citizens to examine how the county’s money is being

OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 5

department of Sears Roebuck before signing on with the Richmond branch of Manulife (now John Hancock). She was hired to manage the office but was soon promoted to brokerage representative. For the next 30 years, she was perennially among the company’s highest producers nationally. Charlotte also was a talented sportswoman whose greatest love, aside from her family, was golf. A fierce yet gracious competitor, both on and off the course, she served as president of the Montpelier Ladies Golf Association and hit

spent.

After acknowledging the efforts of citizen volunteers, Kelly-Wiecek noted the positive results of teamwork and dedication. “Together, we are creating an exceptional community here in Hanover.”

In other matters, Planning Director David Maloney provided board members with a look at the current proposed Comprehensive Plan update and highlighted some of the changes included in that document, a work in progress.

Density levels in portions of the Suburban Service Area are proposed at slightly lowered levels than existing guidelines and there is an updated thoroughfare plan in the updated version.

Peterson expressed concern that the document presented was different from the document introduced at community meetings across the county.

He suggested the county schedule an informational community meeting to inform citizens of the latest changes.

Board members agreed and scheduled the meeting for 7 p.m. Jan. 31.

A public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for Feb. 14.

a hole-in-one in 2001. In her later years, she grew to love bluegrass. Charlotte will be missed by the musicians and staff at Hickory Notch restaurant in Maidens, where she could be found clapping and singing along every Thursday night. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Signal Hill Memorial Park at 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, Charlotte would be honored by donations to First Tee of Greater Richmond or the Alzheimer’s Association. Bliley’sCentral at 3801 Augusta Avenue in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.