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Technology plan, employee raises in budget proposal

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

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Dr. Michael Gill, superinten-dent of Hanover County Public Schools, gives the budget presentation.

ASHLAND -- Despite a number of funding challenges, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, presented a FY2019 budget that continues a pattern of improved technology and expanded opportunities in county schools.

Although the current state budget contains no funds for teacher raises, Gill’s proposed budget provides a 2% increase for all school employees and

also continues funding for an adopted five-year technology plan.

Middle school teachers received laptops last October and elementary and high school teachers are scheduled to obtain their devices next year.

Under the plan, student laptops will begin distribution in 2022.

Gill elaborated on the funding challenges as he presented the budget at a special meeting last week at the Central Office.

An increase in the county’s Local Composite Index (LCI) cost the coun-

ty a potential $2 million increase in funding, and the final state contribution was actually about $500,000. That equates to an increased share for local funds derived from county taxpayers.

“What that means for any locality, not only Hanover, is that if we are going to a give a salary adjustment, that is going to have to be absorbed locally,” Gill said.

Gill also pointed to increased demands in special education, specific behavioral programs and English as a second language classes. Since 2013,

ESL classes have doubled in size.

The superintendent’s budget provides one additional ESL teacher, 2.6 new counselor positions, two behavioral interventionists and two Special Education teachers.

The proposed budget also allows for two IT Resource teachers and one IT support position.

Gill highlighted the accomplishments of the system in a changing educational environment, moves that have included STEM (Science Technology see BUDGET, pg. 5

Davis: ‘important matters to deal with’ Finalists chosen for 2018 Hanover Idols

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

HANOVER — So far, 2018 is looking like a fairly good year for Henry District supervisor Sean Davis. Less than two weeks ago, his fellow supervisors elected the two-term representative to his second term as chairman of The Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

“The new position is keeping me busy,” Davis said in an

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Sean Davis, center, was elected chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 10. He is shown talking with supervisors Angela Kelly-Wiecek and Scott Wyatt.

interview last week. “We have a lot of important matters to deal with. Being chairman is a robust position because you

never know what is coming your way at any given time.

Leadership of any kind means that you have to be humble,

but you also have to be direct and honest.”

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ASHLAND -- Finalists for the Hanover Idols Competition were chosen on Sunday, Jan. 20, from about 45 contestants to be a part of a live public competition, sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

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These finalists were chosen by a panel of judges who spent an entertaining afternoon listening to the singers and then deciding which singers will go on to the finals.

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Love named president, CEO of theatre group Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Ashland Theatre Foundation has named Douglas Love to the position of president and chief executive officer.

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non-profit arts administrator, executive, producer, author and director, he has advanced the convergence of entertainment and education around the globe,� said Meredith Handakas, founding principal of Virginia Non-Profit Associates. “We were searching for a star leader to launch our File photos soon-to-be renovated worldRenovations have been underway at the Ashland Theatre, class facility in the “Center of a landmark in the Town of Ashland. Douglas Love has been the Universe� (Ashland),� said named president and chief executive officer of the Ashland Clark Mercer, president of Theatre Foundation.

Ashland Theatre Foundation’s Development matched by 30 works for HarperCollins, Board of Directors. “He is not Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $500,000 from the Town of only going to be a visionary Disney Press and others, Love Ashland. leader for Ashland Theatre is a widely noted expert on The board of the Theatre Foundation, but also a tremeneducational programming, cur- Foundation has committed dous asset for Richmond and riculum and arts education. to raising an additional $1.5 the entire region.�

He has million for additional state of Formerly served as the the art cinema, live music and the CEO of creativity expert theatre equipment and new Walden Family for ABC News comfortable seats.

Playhouse, a and Lifetime “I am beyond excited about live entertaintelevision, and ment venture the rebirth of the Ashland has taught for of Anschutz Theatre, � said Ashland Mayor the University Film Group James Foley, “and am very appreof Miami (Walden Media ciative that we were able to hire Professional Film Studios), Theater someone with Douglas’s deep Love recently Conservatory. experience and extensive skills.� worked to raise “Having This month, Love is being millions to build spent the last introduced to regional supPhoto courtesy of Carrie Branovan a Children’s two and a half porters at a private reception DOUGLAS LOVE Museum in decades workwhere he will unveil his vision Western New ing to innovate for the theatre’s programming York as a catalyst for economic the way people engage with and launch a capital campaign development, social equity and the performing arts, televithat includes opportunities for new concepts in education. sion and cinema,� said Love, “I donors to name various eleHe is the creator of World couldn’t pass up this opportuments of the building.

Book Encyclopedia’s Dramatic nity to grow and expand this The Ashland Theatre also Learning, the most popular historic gem of a theatre into announces the support of the online arts education program an impactful institution for the Roller-Bottimore Foundation in the world with 11 million Town of Ashland, the city of toward the historic restoration paid subscribers in 23 counRichmond and beyond.� of the theatre’s marquee. tries.

Love arrives as the Ashland Ashland Theatre is located Love also is the creator and at 205 England St. in Ashland.

Theatre announces being executive producer of Disney’s The theatre building will awarded a $150,000 matchtop-rated daytime television celebrate its 70th year in Fall ing grant from The Cabell series, “Out of the Box,� win2018 – about the time the Foundation to further fund its ning three Parents’ Choice Foundation plans to open the Awards and an Emmy nomina- construction. theatre.

Renovations were initially tion, as well as the animated For more information, visit funded by a $500,000 grant series, “Jammin’ Animals�, for www.ashlandtheatre.org or call from the Virginia Department HBO. A published author of over 804-401-7007. of Housing and Community

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HCPS changes calendar Stoney: MLK Day used to focus on giving, serving to make up for snow days

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools students will be going “full” days on Feb. 8, 19 and 22 to make up for the recent closings due to inclement weather.

Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, said the days were originally for: professional development, Feb. 8; a student and teacher holiday, now an “A” day, Feb. 19; and an early closing for parent-teacher conferences, Feb. 22.

“In light of the recent inclement weather and loss of instructional time, we want to ensure you are fully informed of how this currently impacts the school calendar to help eliminate any uncertainty or confusion, as well as help you plan in advance,” Whitley said.

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were built into the 2017-2018 HCPS school calendar “to recapture lost instructional time and meet state requirements. Some of these days are designated as ‘banked’ days where a makeup day is not required, while others are designated as makeup days.”

Whitley said the first four inclement weather days are “banked” days that do not require a makeup day. Days five, six and seven are designated as makeup days. The remaining inclement weather days (eight, nine and 10) are designated as banked days that do not require a makeup day.

“To date, we have used a total of six inclement weather days,” he added. “The first four days were ‘banked’ days (no makeup required), and the remaining two days (Jan. 17-18; days five and six) are required makeup see SNOW, pg. 5

ASHLAND – Rather than viewing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a day “off,” with government and schools closed on Jan. 15, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said, to him, “it’s really a day on – a day on which we focus on what Dr. King called our ‘beloved’ communities by giving, serving.”

Stoney was the keynote speaker for the MLK Day program at Randolph-Macon College.

He referred to the observance as “A day in which we reflect on what we can do to make life better for our brothers and sisters. A day in which we pause and consider how a life lived with love, compassion and courage can light the pathway to promote understanding, reconciliation and social change.”

Stoney noted that Virginia celebrates Martin Luther King

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Day separate of Lee-Jackson Day. “Yes, this state celebrated the holiday of the greatest Civil Rights leader in our modern history on the same day that it celebrated the two most powerful Civil War generals who waged war against their own country to keep black people in bondage in the South,” the mayor said.

While he admitted he didn’t remember any of Stonewall Jackson’s speeches, Stoney said he was certain those attending last week’s program knew “at least a line or two from Dr. King.”

“I know many of you can remember the words of the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech, delivered nearly 55 years ago on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Part of the dream was that ‘little black boys and little black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters

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and brothers.’ And that a man would be judged by ‘the content of his character,’ and not by the ‘color of his skin,” he added.

Stoney said, “That dream, that hope, is a reality in some parts of our world, and we’ve come a long way since 1963 -even in Virginia.”

The mayor pointed out the election of Richmond native L. Douglas Wilder as the state’s first African American governor in 1989.

In November 2016, Stoney became the youngest mayor in the city’s history.

“There is not a day that goes by that I don’t marvel at my privilege to stand here before you, because of the paths and the opportunities afforded to me by the actions of Civil Rights giants like Dr. King and, close to home, Oliver Hill and Henry Marsh, and the accomplishments of men like Gov. Wilder,” he said.

This year, he said the focus will be on “trying to put Dr. King’s dream into practice, by expanding that ‘equality of opportunity’ in our city.”

With the start of a new year, Stoney asked the crowd to add a resolution to their lists. The goal, he said, is “What you can do and what you will pursue in 2018 to help your family, your community, realize Dr. King’s dream?

The mayor talked about the book, “Integrity,” by Stephen L. Carter. He said the author refers to Dr. King as, in addition to exemplifying integrity, he was steadfast.

“In other words, the author was highlighting not just Dr. King’s principles, but his commitment to his principles and his willingness to see them through, even in the face of great adversity and personal risk.”

Stoney said King continued “to speak up and speak out, even as he received death

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Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney, left, was the keynote speaker for Randolph-Macon College’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day program.

threats, and, in the case of his 1955 Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott, saw his house bombed.”

The Civil Rights leader was 26 at the time.

The mayor shared a suggestion from Dr. King’s “Integrated Bus Suggestions” document for African Americans that he drafted a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ordered buses desegregated.

“According to your own ability and personality, do not be afraid to experiment with new and creative techniques for achieving reconciliation and social change.”

Stoney said, “Dr. King’s example reminds me of the need to be steadfast – to always try to do the right thing – even when it is the hard thing. That is my commitment. So, I would ask you to ask yourselves today, what is yours? Will you speak up and speak out when you see something that needs to be changed? Will you, as Dr. King wrote in his ‘Integrated Bus Suggestions,’ be loving enough to absorb evil and understanding enough to turn an enemy into a friend? Will you be content to talk about the problem or be part of the solution?” see MLK, pg. 12

Gill to speak at Montpelier forum Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER – A forum featuring Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools and the Hanover County School Board, will get underway at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier.

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Engineering and Mathematics) and STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics) programs at every elementary school in the county. “We continue to focus on relevance, equity and innovation,� Gill said. “You are seeing a focus on education that is not your father’s approach to education.�

Although the enrollment trend for Hanover County is basically level, the superintendent noted that student needs continue to increase. “Our enrollment has been flat, but our instructional needs have not been flat,� Gill said. “While our enrollment figures have not changed, our student needs have absolutely changed.�

In addition to the salary increases and technology plan continuation, the proposal also doubles the number of students in a regional program called CodeRVA, increasing the number of Hanover students served to 16.

Joining with the Arts and Education Center in sponsoring the event are members of the Montpelier Ruritan Club.

The superintendent and school leaders will update the community on the status of the school district, as well as what the future holds.

Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249.

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of Feb. 22 is no longer being designated for parent-teacher conferences, Whitley said that parents are welcome to reach out to their schools and/or teachers to schedule a time to meet at

a mutually convenient time to discuss any concerns.

For more information, contact the Office of Accreditation and Accountability at 804-3654500.

Hanover students will continue to participate in the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School as well.

Gill’s proposed five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) allocates funds for auditorium renovations at Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis High Schools set to begin in July.

Funding is included for the design of a new elementary school that is yet unidentified.

Design funding is provided in 2023 with construction slated for 2024.

The superintendent said he hopes to complete a 10-year CIP with dollars attached, and that plan could include more school renovations or replacements.

Gill said he hopes that outline is available by this summer.

The proposed CIP for FY2019 outlines investments of more than $78 million over the next five years, and the combined $202.9 million FY2019 proposal represents a 3.8% increase from the current budget.

Those figures reflect fund-

ing for the General Fund, CIP and School Nutrition combined. “We are proud of our Tradition of Excellence and recognize that we must strategically build or current and past successes to ensure we remain exceptional in the future,� Gill said. “This proposed budget is an essential component of our continuous efforts in that regard and highlights the importance of collaboration, partnerships and the relentless pursuit of excellence,� he added.

A public hearing was scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Central Office, and the Hanover County School Board is slated to take action on the proposal at its Feb. 13 meeting.

Gill will present the approved budget to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for its consideration on Feb. 14.

The supervisors’ approval is expected in April, followed by final school board approval and adjustments in May.

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Hanover Habitat applications open MECHANICSVILLE -- Hanover Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for homebuyers for their new home construction program.

The affiliate anticipates construction of about six new homes over the next two years.

Habitat homes are built with the help of community volunteers and sold to homebuyers with an affordable mortgage.

Donations of volunteer labor help to keep the cost of the home lower than a typical home of the same size and style.

Most Hanover Habitat construction includes single story homes with three or four bedrooms depending on family size and 2 full baths.

Applicants must: Live or work in Hanover County for at least one year.

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Hanover Habitat has constructed and sold 63 homes in the county since 1990. House #64 is under construction in Mechanicsville.

Owning a home means strength, stability, selfreliance and so much more. One homeowner said, it’s “a place that will always be ours.”

If you are looking for a place to call home, contact Kimberly Breeden, director of Family Services, about Hanover Habitat’s housing program. She can be reached by email at kbreeden@hanoverhfh.org or by phone at 804-569-6108.

OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Living the life and loving it in the USA

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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hose of us who were born in the United States may -- unintentionally -- take for granted the benefits we enjoy on a daily basis. A recent encounter with a young woman from Southeast Asia was enlightening as she beamed in talking about life in America and how much she loves it here.

Her reaction nearly brought tears to my eyes as I watched and listened to her talk about how much she loves this country and its opportunities.

I was especially pleased when she talked about

her plans to become a citizen.

She is in her mid-20s and has been in the U.S. less than 10 years. Her family has a nice home in a neighboring county and she has a job she likes.

Just ask her about living here and she lights up and smiles.

While some may whine about this or that political hiccup, we should be mindful of those who came here in pursuit of a better life. They serve as reminders of what makes our nation great.

I’m not going to enter the fray about immigrants at this point, but I will say I wholeheartedly agree with the words on the Statue of Liberty:

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Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. To spread the light of liberty world-wide for every land.

As for the young woman whose conversation prompted this topic, her enthusiasm sparked a pride that can’t be taken from an American.

She is here because of what we have and what we offer. She is living her own dream.

I extended heartfelt congratulations to her and wished her all the best as she looks to become a naturalized American citizen.

She is an example we all should follow in how we think about our homeland.

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CALENDAR | News, & Listings Friday, Jan. 26 The University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies and Hanover County Public Schools have formed a partnership to provide an innovative Emerging Leaders Program for gifted high school students. The program includes two components: a Summer Leadership Institute and the Academic Year Continuation. During the summer program and the school year, students will work on expanding their leadership skills by planning and executing a yearlong project. Interested students must have room in their schedule for this class and be able to attend the summer program at the University of Richmond (July 23-27). Applications are available in the front office at Patrick Henry High School, with school counselors, outside of Alice Scheele's room (213) and on the school website. Applications are due to Scheele on Friday, Jan. 26. Any questions or concerns may be directed to Scheele at ascheele@hcps.us.

Sunday, Jan. 28 The Knights of Columbus, Council 11042, will host its annual free throw contest from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at Hanover High School. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (ages as of Jan. 1, 2018) are invited to test their free throw shooting ability and have some fun. Contestants will compete in 12 different divisions based on age and gender. Trophies will be awarded to the first three places in each division. Winners in each division are eligible to advance to the state tournament. There is no charge to participate.

Thursday, Feb. 8 The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education and the Montpelier Ruritan Club will sponsor a forum featuring Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, school staff and principals, and elected officials, at 7 p.m. at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. An update on the status of the school district, as well as what the future holds, will be presented.

Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions. For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249.

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals LYNWOOD HANCOCK Lynwood Elsworth Hancock, 85, of Ashland, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann P. Hancock. Survived by three children, Douglas Hancock (Joanne), Ann Lynn Banton (Keith) and Winston Hancock (Susan); and his stepdaughter, Michele Bulthuis (Tim) and children, Zachary and Logan Bulthuis; nine grandchildren, Adrianna Ross (Stuart), Kellen Hancock (Kristen), Adam Hancock, HANCOCK Whitney Hancock, Andrew Hancock, Lindsey Hancock, Mallory Banton, Cory Banton, Connor Banton; three greatgrandchildren, EliJah, Althea and Tobias Ross; his loving companion, Lenora Gonyo; and his dedicated care provider, William Shelton. Mr. Hancock graduated from Virginia Tech as a Civil Engineer, was a U.S Navy Veteran, active member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, retired U.S. rural postal carrier. He was a licensed Real Estate Broker and Appraiser. Active member in Hanover County over the years, serving two terms on the Ashland Town Council Planning

Commission and one term as Vice-Mayor of Ashland, and Executive Secretary to the Board of Supervisors of Hanover County. He held memberships with the Ashland Kiwanis Club, Ashland Junior Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors of Hanover Academy, a Charter member of the Hanover Country Club. He was a member of the Ashland Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite body of Richmond, the Acca Shrine Temple of Richmond, and the Acca Temple Shrine Motor Patrol, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ashland. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, January 24, 2018) at the First Baptist Church of Ashland at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM HASKER William “Bill” Emes Hasker, 85, born September 27, 1932, in Richmond, died on January 6, 2018, in Morristown, New

Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Mariah Chisholm Hasker; his sons, W. Terrell Hasker and partner, Charlene Worthley, of Aqua Dulce, California, and Peter R. Hasker and wife, Pamela of Houston, Texas; his daughter, Martha “Margeaux” Johansson, and husband, Per, of Aspen, Colorado; six granddaughters, Katherine, Rebecca and Anna Hasker of Houston, Texas, and Isabella, Stella and Annika Johansson of Aspen, Colorado; and his brother, Richard E. Hasker of Ashland.

Bill was a graduate of John Marshall High School, Richmond, where he was a proud member of the Cadet Corps (F Co.). He also was a graduate of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. During a long career with a major oil company, Bill and Mariah lived in London for nine and a half years. His work took him to numerous countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. Bill’s final post was in Morristown, New Jersey, where he and Mariah had lived since 1987. Bill was an active member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Morristown, where he was the Treasurer for many years. Bill loved dogs. One of his favorite pastimes was walking in the woods with them. After a long

walk with Ceilidh, his favorite, he might have taken a nap on the couch. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065 or Ronald McDonald House Charities Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673

SUSAN LIPSEY Susan Virginia Lipsey, 59, of Ashland, passed away on August 29, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel P. Lipsey and James L. Lipsey; and her sisters, Marjorie Lewis Lipsey and "Baby" Lipsey.

She was a member of St. James the Less Episcopal Church and a 1981 graduate of James Madison University. She is survived by her two sisters, Susan Drelick of Appomattox and Martha Michaels of Conway, Arkansas; and nephew, James Ahern Drelick of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Services will be private. Condolences may be conveyed to the family at nelsenashland.com. see OBITUARIES, pg. 10

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

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Patriots hang on for OT win over Hawks

By Jonathan Howard For the Hanover Local ASHLAND – Last time the Patrick Henry boys basketball team held a large lead against Hanover, the Patriots were unable to hold on and the Hawks walked away victorious.

On Friday night, head coach Randy Anderson’s team proved able to finish the job.

Patrick Henry (3-10) led by as many as 23 points in the second quarter before Hanover (1-11) stormed back to force overtime. The Patriots finished the job in the extra session, defending home court with a 77-75 victory.

“I told my guys that [the Hawks] weren’t going to quit,” Anderson said. “Most importantly, we knew what was at stake. For us to not practice or not be at school for two days, to come out to do that tonight and show guts, I’ll take it.”

The Patriots began pulling away from the Hawks in the first quarter when a Rory Ailor’s 3-pointer sparked a 9-0 run.

With a nine-point advantage heading into the second quarter, the attention flipped to Devyn Coles. The senior guard scored 23 of his gamehigh 33 points in the second half, including 18 in the second quarter. He knocked down all five of his 3-pointers in the frame and helped lead a stifling defensive effort to balloon the

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By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

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Patrick Henry’s Devyn Coles tries to block Hanover’s Trevor Brooks in the Patriots’ 77-75 overtime win over the Hawks Friday.

lead to 23 with 3:17 remaining in the half.

Hanover would outscore Patrick Henry 9-1 over the final three minutes to cut the lead to 15, 41-26 at the break.

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“Coach told me,’ Devyn this is your game, just do what you do best.’ I told him I’ve got him and I’m going to provide for my team,” Coles said.

At halftime, Anderson told

his team to expect Hanover to up the slack.

Meanwhile, Hanover began fight back, and that is exactly what the visitors did. Hanover to find its groove on offense, limited Coles’ opportunities particularly from long-range. in the third quarter, and other Patriots had a hard time picking see PATRIOTS, pg. 9

Carroll LaHaye is relieved. Now everyone can focus on the next game coming up.

The Randolph-Macon head women’s basketball coach began this season 13 games short of a career milestone – her 600th win.

LaHaye was concerned for the effect of the milestone watch on her players, but she needn’t have worried. Her team responded to the challenge with a hard-fought a 71-59 win over Lynchburg Saturday.

“I’m glad it’s over,” LaHaye said. “You know, everybody says what a great accomplishment it is. ... But I didn’t do anything. Al those wonderful, wonderful payers I had through the years did all the work and now I get to reap the benefits.”

LaHaye, in her 36th season as head coach of the Yellow Jacket women, is just the 59th coach across all NCAA divisions to reach the milestone.

Yellow Jacket trio are double winners in meet with CU

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Catholic University’s swimmers may have carried the day, but a trio of Randolph-Macon women each claimed a pair of wins in a meet against the visiting Cardinals at Brock Center Saturday.

Junior Kata Kylliainen led the charge with wins in the 200-yard and 500 freestyles. She won the 200 in 2:02.57 and the 500 in 5:31.40.

Two freshmen claimed the other double-winner honors: Grace Landolt in the 100 and 200 breaststrokes. She won the former in 1:13.20 and the latter in 2:38.76.

Natalia Perdomo took first in the 200 butterfly in 2:17.51

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After slowly working their way back in over the first few minutes of the third quarter, the Hawks went on a 14-0 run starting with two minutes remaining in the period that included four 3-pointers. Two came from Cole Wallace, including one that gave Hanover a one-point lead with just under seven minutes remaining in regulation.

Once Hanover took the lead, both teams appeared poised to close out the game for a win.

Patrick Henry responded to the Hawks run with a 13-3 spurt of its own, resulting in a 65-58 lead with 4:03 remaining. Not to be out-done, Hanover responded with a 15-3 run to take a 73-68 lead with 35 seconds to play.

Faced with the late deficit,

and first in the 100 butterfly in 1:01.02.

The trio of double winners illustrates one of the key strengths of the Yellow Jackets’ women’s team.

“We have a lot of depth on our women’s side,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Brent Kintzer. “We’ve got a few key people that are going to challenge for top three or higher at ODACs.” Lack of depth was a problem for the men’s side as the Yellow Jackets were missing three of their top swimmers as a result of illness or injury.

Alex Daube led the Randolph-Macon men with a second in the 100 breaststroke in 1:02.16 and a third in the 200 breaststroke in 2:25.53.

Anderson said his team did not panic.

“For the first time all season I saw calmness amongst all of them in the huddle. I saw my leaders, the captains, talking,” Anderson said. “From day one I told them, when we get to the point where you guys are talking, seeing stuff on the floor and communicating, everything was going to change. When we were in those time outs everyone was calm.”

Patrick Henry drew back within two points with a Josh Shelton 3-pointer with 25 seconds to play, then tied the game after forcing a turnover. Tysen Brown rebounded a missed shot under the basket, made the put back to tie the game and was fouled, but was unable to convert the free throw. Hanover’s Jaylin Ross had a chance for the win, but his floater was off

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Above, Randolph-Macon’s Kata Kylliainen swims to victory in the 500-yard freestyle, one of her two wins against Catholic University Saturday. Kylliainen also won the 200 freestyle. Left, Randolph-Macon’s Natalia Perdomo swims to one of her two victories, this one in the women’s 100-yard butterfly.

She also won the 200 butterfly.

Another Yellow Jacket, Grace Landolt, earned wins in the 100 and 200 breaststroke.

the mark.

Neither team found offensive consistency in the overtime period, but the Patriots would do just enough. Brown and Coles both hit a free throw while Jamel Jackson knocked down a pair – besting one basket by Ross to give the home team the victory.

Jackson added 17 points for the Patriots while Brown had 11. D.J. Sims led Hanover with 14 points while Will Fahed scored 12 and Wallace and Ross each scored 11.

In the opener of the evening’s doubleheader, Hanover’s girls used a dominant post game early and lethal 3-point shooting late to take a 59-48 road victory over Patrick Henry.

Six-foot-one-inch center Sarah Johnson scored 18 points for the Hawks, including 12 in the first half. Her ability to score

underneath forced the Patriots to change defensive philosophy.

Hanover would take advantage by knocking down four of its seven 3-pointers in the third quarter.

“They’re a good team, so if you focus on (Johnson) they’re going to shoot a 3. If you protect the 3-point line they’re going to dump it down to her and they’ve got girls who can drive and are athletic,” said Patrick Henry coach Phillip Cobb. “It’s a challenge. You can’t leave anyone for too long or they’re going to make you pay for it.”

The county rivals played a close, physical first half with the Hawks holding a 30-25 advantage at halftime. Johnson was countered by the Patriots’ Jabryah Haverkamp, who scored a game-high 24 points.

Haverkamp was assisted by Ava Smith, who provided 13 points

and several rebounds and Saxon Radcliffe, who chipped in six points.

But in the second half, when Patrick Henry attempted to clamp down on Johnson, the Hanover shooters got to work.

Shelby Walker and Rachael Metzger began the second half by knocking down a pair of 3-pointers and Madison Miller added a pair later in the quarter to open up the lead to double digits.

“Getting it inside in the first half opened up the 3-pointer in the second half, and luckily we made a few that opened it back up inside,” said Hanover head coach Mike Rohr. “That was the game plan to be patient, and I think we did a good job for the most part taking care of the ball.”

Miller would finish with 15 points for Hanover while

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Hanover’s Jordan Davis beats Patrick Henry’s Saxon Radcliffe to the basket for two of her 15 points in the visiting Hawks’ 59-48 win over the Patriots Friday night.

Jordan Davis would score 14 with several strong takes to the basket.

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

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and other safe community efforts.

“It all begins with a safe community,” Davis said. “Public safety is paramount to a vital and thriving community. You need to have strong interaction with your law enforcement and public safety personnel. People in Hanover want to see sheriff’s deputies riding up and down the roads, or fire or EMS personnel in the neighborhoods and working with the community.”

Sheriff ’s deputies and Fire/EMS are often the first to respond in emergency situations in the community, and Davis said a trust with the community is vital to the county’s public safety success.

While Davis is totally supportive of new businesses locating to the county, he’s equally concerned regarding the firms already located in Hanover and making sure they have the tools they need to succeed and expand. “I think it’s important to work with these current businesses already operating in

Hanover County. First and foremost, I think of those existing businesses because they have already made an investment in the county.”

Regarding education, Davis strongly supports a current five-year technology plan designed to upgrade infrastructure and provide teacher and student devices in upcoming years.

“It’s a well thought out plan,” Davis said. “Dr. [Michael] Gill (superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools) added that to his initiatives and the board committed to funding the upgrades.”

The technology plan also reflects Davis’ views on education funding.

He describes himself as a strong supporter of dollars being spent on classroom instruction to the benefit of all children who attend Hanover schools.

“Education is a broad subject, but when I think education, I think classroom spending,” Davis said. “It’s important to focus on classroom funding because that’s where the impact is really felt. Every dollar spent in education needs to have a direct correlation to a betterment in the education of the individual student.”

Addressing an increased local funding component in this year’s proposed school budget and the increased dollars provided by local taxpayers, Davis was short and concise. “Who else is going to make up that difference?”

Davis admits there are no easy answers when it comes to funding the county’s secondary roads, but he does believe the solution lies in the ability of localities to provide dollars for those initiatives.

“The reality is that we are going to

Carol; grandchildren, Harry IV and Kendall Wright (Jonah); dear friend and "adopted" son, Randy Alley; sisters, Suzanne Bozeman (John) and Jane Boyce (Buddy); and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Harry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Harry was born February 21, 1934, in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, to Harry Sr. and Ruby (Russell) Seeley. He graduated from Elizabeth City High School in 1952 and enlisted in the Army to play trombone in the Engineering Band at Ft. Belvoir. After being discharged

from the Army, Harry made his way to Danville, to work at Woolworth’s and later Sears Roebuck. On August 25, 1956, he married Mary Frances Barker of Danville. Harry enjoyed a variety of positions throughout his career, including professional musician, photographer, Police Officer in Danville, Managing Editor of the Commercial Appeal Newspaper, Vice President and Sales Manager of Beacon Press in Richmond, Founder and President of Master Graphics and Hanover Aircraft Sales, and eventually retiring as Salesman and Pilot for West Engineering in Ashland. Harry loved

DAVIS Continued from pg. 1

The 44-year-old realtor is taking a second turn wielding the gavel, and said he’s excited about the upcoming year.

Davis said he would depend on the expertise of his colleagues, an involved citizenry and a wealth of public officials to achieve important county goals.

The new chairman adheres to an administrative style that depends on committee involvement and said important policy decisions often emulate from the work preformed at that level.

“That’s where the heavy lifting is really done,” Davis said. “That’s also where a lot of the citizen’s engagement, an important element that enhances the process, takes place.”

For example, Davis pointed to a change in policy that allowed board meetings to be livestreamed, an idea that evolved from citizen input at a committee level.

Davis noted a myriad of issues that face the county but narrowed his priorities to a list of challenges that includes public safety, economic development, education and transportation.

“They are really all priority one issues,” Davis said.

The chairman noted an extraordinary relationship that exists between the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and Col. David Hines, sheriff, county government and an involved citizenry, a partnership that has resulted in national recognition for Hines and his department regarding low crime rates

OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 7

HARRY SEELEY JR. Harry Lane Seely Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, after a brief stay in the hospital for COPD, complicated by pneumonia. Harry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; son, Kenny SEELEY (Kathy); daughter,

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Henry District supervisor Sean Davis was elected chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors during the Jan. 10 regular meeting.

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have to find a way to fix the problem at a local level when it comes to secondary roads,” Davis said. “I encourage all board members to look at real solutions that we can implement at the local level. I believe that’s the only place this problem can be fixed at this point. I don’t foresee, and I don’t think there is any reasonable expectation that there is going to be a mass restoration of funds in the state budget for secondary roads,” he added.

The new chairman also is planning to form a commission to begin preparations for the 300th anniversary of Hanover County in 2020. Davis said he’s envisioning a year-long celebration with educational, recreational and festival type events throughout the 12-month celebration.

“We want to showcase our county – our history, our accomplishment and our people,” Davis said. “I think the celebration will have a huge impact and will involve everyone in the county.”

But for now, Davis is patiently waiting for a final state budget, weighing local options and adhering to a personal policy that focuses on results rather that political cover.

“We’re here to make decisions, not only the easy ones but the ones that require more work and are not easy,” Davis said.

The father of three said he would be guided by a philosophy that hasn’t failed him up to this point. “I want to be clear. My role is to focus on sound policy and advance the issues that citizens bring to me,” Davis said.

“That’s what I’ve always done and will continue to do. My agenda is the citizens’ agenda.” fishing and owned boats for most of his life. He spent countless hours on his boat in the Sounds around the Outer Banks and later in and around the mouth of the Rappahannock River near Deltaville. He learned to fly in the early '80s and eventually earned his twin engine ticket while flying for West Engineering. In the colder months, he often worked in his garage building furniture. Harry learned to play the trombone in high school and never lost his passion for music.

Throughout his life, he played in various bands and combos and particularly enjoyed his Tuesday afternoon jam

Rabies Vaccination clinic to be held Feb. 3 Hanover Animal Control makes it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding rabies vaccination clinics in the fall and winter. Vaccines will be administered at a cost of $8 per dog or cat.

The final rabies vacation clinic of this season will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the East Hanover Rescue Squad from 9 a.m.-noon. The East Hanover Rescue Squad is located at 8105 Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

The veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your vehicle; do not bring pets into the building! You will complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle.

Drive to the area designated for vaccination. You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done.

Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. No wolf or cat hybrids or animals other than dogs or cats will be vaccinated.

The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year. Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination.

All dogs and cats (including socalled ‘barn cats’) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at four months of age. You also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination.

For more information, call Animal Control at 365-6485. sessions the past few years. He was an active member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church for 47 years. Harry was a Master Mason and member of Ashland Lodge No. 168; he also was member of ACCA Shrine and former Director of the ACCA Million Dollar Band. A Celebration of Life service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at Mount Vernon Baptist Church at 11220 Nuckols Road in Glen Allen, with Dr. Don Runion officiating. In lieu of flowers and in his memory, contributions may be made to Mount Vernon Baptist Church or the charity of your choice.

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IDOLS Continued from pg. 1

place at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center on Sunday, March 4.

The Hanover Junior Idols’ Program will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Hanover Idols (Adult) competition will be held at 7 p.m.

2016 Hanover Idol RaeLyn McMillion and 2016 Hanover Junior Idol Anisah Abdullah will perform at the 2018 Competition.

Tickets, which are $10, will be available at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center by Feb. 4.

Tickets may be purchased online at www. hanoverarts.org, in person at the Center, or by calling 804-798-2728.

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2010 Hanover Idol Ammie Mines-Derricott sings at the 2012 Hanover Idol Competition. Ammie and many former Idols give back to the Idol program as judges and/or coaches.

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Doors open ½-hour before show time and any available tickets will be sold then.

Hanover Idol finalists

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Juniors: Rebekah Blackburn, Autumn Just, Iris Leffler, Sophie Lynn, Ben Overby, Samantha Slopey, Molly StrangeBoston, Savannah Whitley, Layla Morris, Nicholas Bannon, Madison Cox and Lauren Moncure. Runnerup is Daniella MacklinSoto.

For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804339-6175 or Sue Watson at 804-402-0296.

All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a nonprofit organization.

MLK Continued from pg. 4

“These issues were relevant then, and they are just as relevant today. Our nation is polarized. We are divided by race, politics, national origin and economic inequality.”

He said King’s example, as well as his writings, “can serve as a beacon to all of us who want to change the narrative, heal the wounds of our division, and promote reconciliation so we can move forward, together.”

“The challenge to create real opportunity, real justice, for the next generation will outlast my time in office, and may even pass to some of you here. But it is important work. And believe me, it’s worth it.”

The mayor said, “Dr. King was steadfast and his example reminds me that we must be as well in the face of our local challenges. No one person, no one government agency, no elected official, can do it alone.

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Randolph-Macon College students arrive at Blackwell Auditorium to hear Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney speak on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

But, together, I believe we can accomplish almost anything.

And the reason I believe that is because of the fact that I see our young people, like you, willing to engage, not withdraw.”

In addressing the students in the audience, he said, “You

give me faith. You give me hope. And hope is contagious.”

Mayor Stoney concluded, saying, “So, let us not just remember the past, but go forward today and live as Dr. King told us we should – ‘courageously, daringly and lovingly.’

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