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Ashland to start budget talks with public hearing By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

SHLAND – An unofficial public hearing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, will kick off budget season for Ashland Town Council and provide citizens, businesses and community members an opportunity to address their interests and concerns as the process moves forward. The open forum welcomes the participation of what council and staff refer to as “Business Stakeholders.” Budget proposals will be facing council members this month and in March. On the town’s website, https://www.town.ashland.va.us/, the following is posted:

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Dr. Jamelle Wilson, former superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, served as moderator for “Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover Black and White Experiences.” Wilson serves the Dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond. Turn to page 16 for more photos.

“Both the Council and staff recognize that the way State law requires local governments to offer opportunities for budget input is flawed. For that reason the Town has scheduled a significant number of additional opportunities for public input into the budget process. Please take advantage of the following opportunities.” A budget work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12. At that time, Town Manager Joshua Farrar will introduce the budget and discuss revenues and requests for funding from outside agencies. Also on that agenda are budgets from these departments: Tourism, Public Works, and Capital Projects. Another work session is planned for 7 p.m. on Tuesday,

March 27. Budgets for Planning & Community Development, Finance, Parks & Recreation, Police, Administration, Information Technology and Non-Departmental will be presented to council. Farrar will present his recommended budget to council at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 3. A final budget meeting will be held in May after the recommended budget is considered and publicly advertised according to state law. Those meeting dates are yet to be determined. “Citizens, business and stakeholders are encouraged to participate early and often in the budget process,” Farrar said, speaking on behalf of Ashland Town Council. For more information, contact Farrar at 804-798-9219.

Sheriff: pride, partners create successful office By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Pride and partners – those are the two words Col. David R. Hines said best describe the operations of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Hines will be presenting his budget proposal today during the regular

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Active adults, ages 50 and up, your adventures await ASHLAND – Hanover County Parks & Recreation invites active adults, ages 50 and up, to mark their calendars and plan to take part in two spring trips. On Tuesday, April 3, participants will head to Washington, D.C., to view the cherry blossoms. The trip also will include spending time at the FDR Memorial, which is filled with cherry blossoms. A premier lunch is scheduled aboard the Odyssey. The boat has a unique design that allows for travel beneath the historic bridges spanning the Potomac. Later in the afternoon, there will be a tour of the National Museum of American History. That experience includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, a premier lunch cruise, refreshments served aboard the motorcoach, tax and gratuity of inclusions and driver gratuity. The bus will depart at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. from Courthouse Park. The deadline to register is Monday, March 5, or as space permits. The total cost $159 per person.

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Participants will have the opportunity to check out Washington, D.C.’s, wellknown cherry blossoms on the April 3 trip.

In keeping with the celebration of spring, the next trip will be on Tuesday, May 22, to Norfolk. The first steps of this tour include the best attractions that Norfolk has to offer. In the morning, enjoy a Naval Station Norfolk Tour guided by Navy personnel. Among the sights are aircraft carriers, formidable cruisers and

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destroyers. Lunch at the Freemason Abbey Restaurant will follow. In the afternoon, enjoy a 45 minute narrated tram ride though the Norfolk Botanical Garden. This adventure includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, a guided tour of the Naval Base, refreshments served aboard the motorcoach, lunch at Freemason Abbey Restaurant, admission and tram ride at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, tax and gratuity on lunch and driver gratuity. The bus will depart at 7:45 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. from Courthouse Park. The deadline to register is Monday, April 23, or as space permits. The total cost $131.25 per person. Payment is required at the time of registration. You must register for all trips through Hanover County Parks & Recreation at hanoverparksrec.com. For more information, call 804-3657150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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Cooper Garnett, a fourth grade student at Rural Point Elementary School, was the December 2017 winner of the Kids Local contest. In his spare time, he said he likes to play with his toys. When it’s time to watch TV or a movie, he said his favorites are Captain Underpants & Sponge Out of Water. Cooper also like playing with his friends. As for the Kids Local, he said he really enjoys the puzzles.

Candidate profiles welcome ASHLAND â€“ Candidates for two seats on Ashland Town Council may submit their filing information to The Hanover Local for publication. To submit candidacy press releases, send them to Managing Editor Melody Kinser at mkinser@mechlocal. com. For more information, call 804-775-4622. Voters will cast their ballots during a General Election on Tuesday, May 1. Citizens also have the opportunity to run for town council.

Ashland Town Hall at 101Thompson St. serves as the polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information on voting registration may be obtained by contacting the Hanover County Voter Registration & Elections Office at hanovervoting@ hanovercounty.gov or 804-3656080. For absentee voting information, contact the Voter Registration & Elections Office. The website is https://www. hanovercounty.gov/365/Voting.

Teresa F. â€œTeriâ€? Smithson serves as Hanover Countyâ€™s voter registrar. The last day to register is Monday, April 9. Those considering seeking office may go to the Virginia Department of Elections website at https://www.elections. virginia.gov/. The deadline to submit filing forms to the Hanover County General Registrar is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Section 5.3 has more information for candidates.

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SHERIFFâ€™S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Jan. 29

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Larceny of bank notes, checks, was reported in the 6000 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road/Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6900 block of Skipjack Court, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

False statement to obtain credit, loss, $200, was reported in the 11200 block of Hill Ridge Court, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 16000 block of Beaver Lake Drive, Beaverdam.

Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Receiving stolen goods was reported in the 8000 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of East Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

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

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

Violation of a protective order, general, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000 in the 5300 block of Pole Green Road/Woodlawn Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11000 block of Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 11300 block of Yowell Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 9900 block of Meadow Pond Drive/Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run injury or death, failure to notify police, was reported in the 5000 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GEORGE BROWN George Frederick Brown, 92, of Doswell, passed away on February 1, 2018. He was the son of the late Otis Dulin Brown and Dollie Virgie Brown. George was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph Alfred Brown and Roy Miller Brown. He worked as a mechanic and especially enjoyed working on tractors. George is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jeanette Seay Brown; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, BROWN at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory - Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Rev. Wade Stanley and Rev. Rick Dill officiated Mr. Brown's service. Interment followed in King's Chapel Presbyterian Church in Doswell. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ashland Church of God, Bethpage Christian Church, and Kings Chapel Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be registered to the family at nelsenashland.com.

NANCY COOPERMAN Nancy B. Cooperman, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Born in Fluvanna County on May 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Blanche Breeden. She also was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis Clinton Breeden; sisters, Rachel Sydnor and Sandra E. Breeden; and husbands, Robert E. Davis and Dr. William H. Cochran. Nancy leaves behind to cherish her memory, husband of 10 years, Richard Cooperman; brother, C.B. COOPERMAN Breeden and wife, Barbara, of Richmond; sisters-in-law, Maria Breeden of Ashland and Jewel Baringoldz of Allentown, Pennsylvania; stepchildren, William H. Cochran (Vicki), Kathy Cochran, Dr. David Cochran (Monica), Dr. Ann Kirol, Janis Loupos (Troy), Ellen Williams (Jim) and Pamela Szvetecz (Jesse); eight grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services at 9695 Southwest 110th Street in Ocala, Florida, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com.

EVELYN JONES Evelyn Davis Jones, 86, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving parents, James E. and Viola H. Davis; her beloved daughter, Sylvia J. Shelton; two brothers, Winfred and James Davis; and one sister, Annie “Kickie” Proctor. She fell in love with her husband Irvin Jones Sr. They celebrated 70 years of matrimony. To this union four children were born. Evelyn was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. Evelyn leaves to celebrate her

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victory and rejoice in her memory her loving devoted husband, Irvin Jones Sr.; children, Irvin “Joe” Jones Jr., Delois J. Lewis (Allen) and Janet J. Smith; one sister, Arlene D. Johnson, one brother-in-law, Thomas Proctor; son- in- law, Kenneth “Dee” Shelton Sr.; 11 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren JONES a host of nieces, nephews and many friends. She was educated in the Hanover County Public Schools. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Brown Grove Baptist Church where she served faithfully and sung in the Sanctuary choir until her health did not permit. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at the Brown Grove Baptist Church at 9328 Ashcake Road in Ashland. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices.com.

STEPHANIE JORDAN Stephanie Elizabeth Jordan, 52, passed away suddenly on February 2, 2018. She was the youngest of three children born to Robert and Patricia Jordan and was born in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, on September 7, 1965, and grew up in Ashland. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Jordan. She is survived by her sons, Alec and George Wall; her mother, Patricia Jordan; her siblings, Rebecca Paxton (Robert) and David (Amy); her nieces and nephews, Dan (Brittany) and JORDAN Nick Paxton and Katie and Spencer Jordan; and a grandniece, Andi Paxton. Stephanie followed her spirit to enjoy wherever she was, from Ashland, the Center of the Universe, until she settled in Virginia Beach. Stephanie was passionate about advocating for autistic children and loved her dogs, Ike, Luke and Duke. A service is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at St. James the Less at 125 Beverly Road in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Virginia Beach SPCA, 3040 Holland Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453 or at vbspca.com.

GLEN MINES Glen Nathan Mines, of Doswell, departed this life on February 5, 2018. Glen, affectionately, known as “Stinka” was born May 27, 1950, in Hanover County, to the late Sarah Mines Hinton and Wilbur Nicholas. He accepted Christ at an early and joined the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his life, Regina Rose, and his brother Walter “Lumpy” Alphonso Mines. He was educated MINES

in Hanover County Public Schools and served our country in the U.S. Army. After his honorable discharge from the service, he became an electrician and worked numerous jobs. He was last employed with McGuire Veterans hospital for 10 years and retired in May of 2016. Stinka loved music and Reggae was his favorite. He was an avid pool player and loved to watch movies. Though small in stature he was a real loud firecracker. He loved his family and talked about them to everyone. No conversation was complete without him talking about and doting on his “Tooda,” “Tina” and “Mond.” He loved his children and grandchildren. Glen leaves to forever cherish his smile and memories, two daughters, Ebony “Tooda” Mines and Catina “Tina” Trice; one son, Demond “Mond” Mines; eight grandchildren, Adaeze Bandele, Shantina Trice, David Johnson, Jr., Shanteisa Johnson, Davel Johnson, Shania King, Shamiyah King and Barry King Jr.; one brother, James “Whistle Pete” Mines (Jane); two sisterin-laws, Diane Robinson (David) and Joanne Mines; two brother-in-laws, Wayne and Calvin Johnson; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends among them and devoted, Jack King. Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, February 9, 2018, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church at 14476 Scotchtown Road in Beaverdam. Owens Funeral Services at 104 Green Chimney Court in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

JOHANNA RICHARDSON Johanna Hawkins Colbert Richardson completed her earthly journey and continued her eternal pilgrimage on Wednesday, February 7, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Lester Anthony Colbert and Barbara Louise Hawkins Colbert; brothers, Philip L. Colbert and Anthony S. Colbert; nephews, Anthony “Toby” Colbert and Jason Huddle. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Richardson; sons, D. Brent Richardson (Katie) and V. Corey Richardson (Heather); grandchildren, Meredith R. Miller (Brandon), Lindsey G. Richardson, Tucker B. Richardson, Harper V. Richardson and Brandon Price; brother, Gary W. Colbert (Terry); sisters, Barbara Cunningham (Keith), Virginia Rae Huddle (David) and Patricia Lawton (Daniel); and an aunt, Betty Carole Colbert Colley. Mrs. Richardson was a 1955 honor graduate of William Campbell High School and a 1958 graduate of Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse. Her passion was serving people as a nurse, minister’s wife, mother, grandmother and as a Christian reaching out to anyone in need. A Service of Remembrance and Celebration of Life was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Slash Christian Church at 11353 Mt. Hermon Road in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Slash Christian Church Memorial Fund, 11353 Mt. Hermon Rd., Ashland, VA 23005. Lacy Funeral Home at 6241 Cross Country Road in Mineral was in charge of arrangements.

Deputies make arrest in stolen vehicle case Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office deputies have arrested and charged Trevor J. Watson, 26, of Mechanicsville, with two counts of grand larceny and one count of petit larceny. According to Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the HCSO, deputies observed a male subject on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 7, in the Battlefield Green subdivision. “Deputies set up surveillance and observed the male subject in a vehicle leaving the neighborhood. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Trevor Watson,” Cooper said. After an extensive investigation, the sergeant said it was later determined that Watson had stolen the vehicle he was driving

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and was found in possession of stolen property from vehicles within the neighborhood. “The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office continues to encourage everyone to lock your vehicle(s) and to remove all valu-

ables any time your vehicle is unattended,” Cooper continued. “The Sheriff ’s Office also requests that if suspicious activity is observed, please contact the Hanover County Emergency Communications Center immediately. This is a crime of opportunity.” “If you live in the area of the Battlefield Green subdivision and had property stolen from your vehicle, and have not already reported it to the Sheriff’s Office,” Cooper said, “please contact us immediately.” Anyone with more 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.

Hanover area library programs listed HANOVER – Carolyn Garner, librarian for the Pamunkey Regional Library, has released the schedule of upcoming programs at Hanover area libraries. They are:

Richard S. Gillis, Jr./ Ashland Branch Library Valentine's Day Party at the Ashland Branch Library – 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, for grades K-5. Play fun games and make a valentine for someone special. Sweet snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. to sign up for the class. Learning Microsoft Word Class at the Ashland Branch Library – 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Feb. 21. Learn how to complete basic tasks in Microsoft Word 2010, like editing and saving a document, how to add formatting, and more. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. to sign up for the class. Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library — Mondays (Feb. 19 and 26) – 10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime and 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime; Tuesdays (Feb. 20

and 27) 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime, and 10:45 a.m. Preschool. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave.

Hanover Branch Library Genealogy Class at the Hanover Branch Library – 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. Learn how to search for information to build your family tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. (Basic computer experience is preferred.) You must call 804-3656210 or visit the library to sign up for this class. Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library — Fridays (February 16 and 23) 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch Library Paws to READ at the Montpelier Branch Library – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. For more

information, or to sign up, call 804-8837116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. STEAM Challenge and Movie Matinee at the Montpelier Branch Library – noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, for ages 5 to 10. Help Baymax and friends from "Big Hero 6" in a special engineering challenge and test the crew's powers. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane. Storytimes at the Montpelier Branch Library — Wednesdays (Feb. 14, 21 and 28) 10 a.m. Family Storytimes. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library — Fridays (Feb. 16 and 23) – 10:30 a.m. Family Storytimes 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. For more information, contact Carolyn Garner at 804-746-3176 or cgarner@ pamunkeylibrary.org.

School makeup days continue Feb. 19, 22 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools students will be going “full” days on Monday and Thursday, Feb. 19 and 22, to make up for the recent closings due to inclement weather. The first makeup day was Thursday, Feb. 8, which had been scheduled for professional development. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, said the remaining days were originally for a student and teacher holiday, now an “A” day, Feb. 19, and an early closing for parent-teacher conferences, Feb. 22. Inclement weather in January prompted a loss of instruction time, Whitley said. Ten inclement weather days were built into the 20172018 HCPS school calendar “to recapture lost instructional time and meet state require-

ments. Some of these days are designated as ‘banked’ days where a makeup day is not required, while others are designated as makeup days,” he added. 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. Even though the afternoon of Feb. 22 is no longer being designated for parent-teacher conferences, Whitley said 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 804365-4500.

Applications accepted for Girls and Boys State M E C HA N I C S V I L L E – American Legion and Auxiliary Post 175 of Mechanicsville will once again be sponsoring local delegates for the Girls and Boys State Program. Application for delegates for the American Legion’s Girls and Boys State Program are now being accepting for 2018. This scholarship is sponsored by American Legion and Auxiliary Post 175 at 8700 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. Both the Boys and Girls State will be held June 17-23. The Boys State, sponsored

by the American Legion, will be at Radford University in Radford. The Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, will be at Longwood University in Farmville. Candidates must be a rising high school senior as of the end of the current school year. Students who do not attend a Hanover County high School, but reside in a Hanover County high school district also may apply. Scholarships include complete tuition, room and see STATE, pg. 16

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How does skin color define superiority? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor After the tragic events that took place in August in Charlottesville, a friend in Southern California asked how the day went so horribly wrong, with three people losing their lives. It’s taken all this time to attempt — not successfully I might add — to comprehend the assembly that spun so out of control. For starters, I don’t understand how any white person takes a self-proclaimed superiority stance. And, for the record, I’m as white as they get: My ancestors came to the United States from England, Denmark, Scotland and Germany. But that does not define me. I am a Christian and I believe we are all created

equal by our God Almighty. He loves all, so how is it that some people think whites are better than other races? While we’ve always known there were those lurking in the shadows with their hatred for people of color, the full-on public display of racism and anti-Semitism has taken center stage in the last year or so. Without a doubt, my opinion does change when I learn someone is a racist. But, don’t think for one minute that I hate that person. No, I take my concerns to prayer. I pray for this country every night and what it will be when younger loved ones (I have a 16-month-old great-nephew whose future worries me daily) become teens and adults.

So many times the words of the late Rodney King ring through my head: “Can’t we all just get along?” You’ll recall he was the black man beaten by Los Angeles Police Department officers in March 1991 after a high-speed car chase. A witness videotaped the incident. I’ve never disliked or avoided anyone based on their skin color. I try to be a better person and not dislike anyone — if that’s possible. Sometimes it takes a lot of prayer. I don’t understand the mindset of those who consider themselves white supremacists. How are they superior or entitled? As for me, I’ll continue to pray for a united America. This division is frightening on so many levels. We all are created equal.

The lessons we learn in life outside of school By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local I’m a product of 1950s style parenting, and long before Dr. Spock’s advice filled books, my parents had their own set of unique techniques when it came to child-rearing. As I look back, some of the methods seem harsh, or even silly, but most have stood the test of time and have provided a blueprint for the way I raise and have raised my children. Being one of the aforementioned 1950 era babies, I was, like most of the kids on my block, the child of a man who had served his country several years earlier

during World War II. Many of my fellow Baby Boomers will attest to the influence that experience had on our fathers, and how, sometimes, that faded glimpse of regiment leaked into our lives. Our mornings began the same each day. “Hit the deck!” my father would yell from a strategic point in our hall that seemed to amplify his first order of the day. We didn’t have to point our sleepy eyes to the old kitchen clock that sat on the wall in our bedroom, because we knew it had to be 7 a.m. Rarely was the first announcement ignored,

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but a second call always sounded closer and more impending and never dismissed. Our morning routine must have reminded him of his days in the United States Army, identical to the monotony and sameness of a bugle blast announcing reveille. Now, I could easily pull on the jeans that served as a uniform in my early school years, but could never get the always too long bottoms even. I’d situate myself on the bed and Daddy would meticulously roll up the cuffs, ending each alteration with a solid snap that permanently sealed his work see LESSONS pg. 16

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John M. Gandy Elementary School's annual Talent Show will be held during the school day (time to be announced) and 6 p.m. All students are invited to perform. If your child is interested in participating, permission forms may be picked up in the front office, music room, or art room and are due back by Wednesday, Jan. 31. For more information, contact mellenberger@hcps.us, or whales@hcps. us. The application period for The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology is open. Trade School classes are open to rising juniors and seniors, including courses in Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Carpentry, and Electricity. These courses will be three credits in the 2018-2019 school year and take three blocks in a student’s schedule. Transportation is provided to and from THCTT and lunch will be available for students travelling for Trade School classes. Consult with the school counselor during individual academic planning meetings in January/February if interested in Trade School courses. Applications are due by Feb. 15.

Saturday, Feb. 17 An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast, including scrambled eggs, bacon, potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee and juice, will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Takeouts will be available.

Wednesday, Feb. 21 The Richmond Area Vegetable Production Conference will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center at 1440 N. Laburnum Ave. in Richmond. Those attending are encouraged to bring their market scales for a free certification from VDAS. They also see EVENTS, pg. 13

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Bender’s Bowlers, on the left, took First Place honors in the recent Annual Bowl-forEducation fundraiser, which is sponsored by the Hanover Education Foundation The Second Place team was Elmont Elite.

Hanover Education Foundation holds Annual Bowling Fundraiser Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) recently held its 15th Annual Bowl-forEducation fundraising event at AMFHanover Lanes in Mechanicsville where $18,000 was raised. Forty-four teams representing area businesses and Hanover County Public Schools competed. During this event, participants also brought cans of soup as part of the HEF’s “Soup-er-Bowl” theme, which were donated to Mechanicsville Churches

Emergency Function (MCEF) and Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) food pantries. Trophies were awarded to the top bowlers: First Place – Bender’s Bowlers (Atlee Chiropractic Center) Second Place – Elmont Elite (Elmont Elementary School) Third Place – Rural Point Rollers (Rural Point Elementary School) Top Female Bowler – Vicki Rengers (Atlee Chiropractic Center) Top Male Bowler – David Zahn (Atlee Chiropractic Center)

HEF would like to thank the following team sponsors: Atlee Chiropractic Center, Candid Color, Chick-fil-A – VCC & Ashland Stores, Marla Coleman, LifeTouch. Loving’s Auto Body, State Farm/ Julie Whittaker, and Eddie Davenport Construction. Established in 1998, the HEF provides grants and scholarships to students in Hanover County Public Schools, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers. The HEF’s next fundraising event, the 21st Annual Golf Tournament,

will take place on June 18. For more information, contact Margaret Hill, the HEF’s executive director, at mhill@ hcps.us or call 804-365-4565. The 2018 Bowl-for-Education was made possible by the following in-kind donors: AMF Hanover Lanes, Anthony’s Italian Pizza, Apple Spice Junction, Bamboo Nails, Bass Pro Shops, Bogeys Sports Park, Brick Oven, Brunetti’s Express 301, Calabash Seafood Restaurant. Casa Grande, Children’s Museum of Richmond, Edible

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Registration open for Senior Citizens Police Academy HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its 11th annual Senior Citizens Police Academy from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday from April 12 through June 21, at the Montpelier Community Center at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane. There will be no cost for the participants. Class size will be limited to the first 30 seniors who register. The program will be available to seniors 55 years of age or older who are residents, business owners, or county employees. Applicants also must be willing to submit to a background check. Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer, said, “This academy is designed to give participants an inside look into law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheriff’s

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There were two, as he called them, “founded” complaints,” in 2017. To counter that, the sheriff said, “We had over 500 letters of commendation for excellent service. This is not something that happens in one year. Over the last four years we’ve had over 1.2 million citizen contacts; almost 3,000 letters of commendation and seven founded citizen complaints. You could not give gifts away free on a street corner and get those kinds of numbers.” An ongoing issue in the Sheriff ’s Office has been filling vacant positions. There are eight open as recruitment continues. Eleven recruits are undergoing training in the Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy. “Recruiting for law enforcement has become a challenge, and it’s not just a challenge for us; it’s a challenge metro-wide, statewide and nationwide,” Hines said. “Honestly, we’re in better shape than most agencies because of the public we serve. Our communities like their law enforcement and our law enforcement loves working within our communities. It’s always been that partnership that not only have we worked hard to sustain but I think our public has worked hard to sustain it.” Moving forward, Hines said he will make “a conscious decision that I will leave a position vacant before I lower our standards to just fill the position. Our citizens deserve to be served by the finest men and women we can find and the people that we have in the Sheriff ’s Office deserve to work with the finest.” He said he and his department “will continue to hire based on the character of the individual. We can train people to be police officers, deputy sheriffs; I can’t teach character at this point, so we hire based on character and I think looking

Office. “The training will consist of a variety of law enforcement topics as well as pro-active crime prevention presentations, which will give seniors a better understanding of what members of the Sheriff’s Office do on a daily basis,” he said. “The goal of the academy is to develop productive relationships with the seniors in our community and for the seniors to develop a better understanding of law enforcement,” he added. Interested seniors are urged to download an application at http://www.hanoversheriff.com/199/Senior-Citizens-PoliceAcademy or contact Deputy Jim McLaughlin at 804-365-6110 for an application or additional information. The application needs to be notarized. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 16.

back and going forward it’s been one of the reasons for our success.” Today, he gets to share the news with the supervisors that Hanover County’s crime rate is the lowest since 1976 at 9.6%, “which means that 9.6 citizens were a victim of a crime out of 1,000 citizens.” “At the same time that we’re reporting one of our lowest crime rates, we’re also reporting one of the highest clearance rates we’ve ever had, which is 70.7%, which means that all of the crimes reported to us we have cleared 70.7% of that crime,” the sheriff added. Again, Hines turned his attention to the people of Hanover County. “None of this is possible without the community support; I truly do mean every citizen. Their support -- whether it’s through an organization or just an individual -- is crucial to Hanover County continuing to be a safe place to live and work and raise a family.” “I know that sounds cliché, but it’s just the truth,” he continued. “Law enforcement cannot do it by itself; it has to have a community that’s willing to serve alongside its law enforcement.” In the early 1990s, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, under the leadership of Col. V. Stuart Cook, developed the motto, “We are a part of not a part from the community.” “When I became the sheriff, I never changed that motto,” Hines said, “because I believe in it so much and I just know in my heart that without community support, without being part of the community, no law enforcement agency can protect its citizens.” The support system for Hines and his department continues to increase with specialized watch groups, including: Worship Watch with 146 churches. Business Watch: 450 businesses. Neighborhood Watch: 140 neighborhood

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Members of the 10th class of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Senior Citizens Police Academy gathered for a photo.

groups. Those extra “eyes” keeping tabs on the goings-on in Hanover County have paid off as Hines noted a decline in robberies and breakins. The department’s SHIELD program is used, Hines said, “as an umbrella to communicate to not only our formal groups but also to individual citizens that wish to participate with us. We estimate that we’re communicating with over 72,000 of our citizens and that’s out of a population of 107,000.” “It’s these types of programs and this type of commitment -- not only from the Sheriff ’s Office but from the community -- to be involved that helps keep us safe.” The fall season the past two years saw the community spirit with a Fellowship Festival that attracted 5,000 people in 2014 and over 6,000 in 2017. While he is pleased with the overall operation of his office and the men and women who serve, Hines said they do face challenges, including being prepared to deal with terrorist threats. “We have to be conscious that crime doesn’t stop at our borders, and the best way for us to stem crime from affecting our community is through higher visibility and we continue to do that today,” he said. The sheriff and his administration place more than 72% of their work force in uniform patrols, because they want the high visibility of the cruisers “because that’s how you prevent crime.” “We’ll have to stay in pace as Hanover County grows, I’ve made it no secret,” Hines said. “I’ve asked the board to consider us as an infrastructure of the county just as you would water and sewage and roadways.” “If you cannot provide infrastructure to a new development you wouldn’t build it, and

we’re part of that infrastructure,” he added. “So, as we continue to grow as a county, the Sheriff ’s Office will have to grow with it or we’ll lose pace.” As for next year’s budget, Hines said, “We’ll be looking at what we call our most valuable asset and that’s our people.” He said they also will “have to look at compensation, compression within the ranks and we’ll have to figure out some way to appropriately compensate our people.” His budget is up 3.5% this year, which led Hines and his staff to work “extremely hard to submit a budget at that low an increase.” He did say that he understands the fiscal challenges that the county faces and have always worked hard to partner with county administration, and I think our budget reflects that.” The Sheriff ’s Office developed a five-year plan with the county administration and the board,” the sheriff said, “and we stayed within that five-year plan of hiring five new deputies. So we’ve asked for five new deputy positions.” He also is seeking to purchase mobile data terminals, replacement tasers, and body armor. “As we move forward, we will continue we do our best each year to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars, and we do our best every year to work with county administration,” Hines said. He beams when he talks about his staff. “I just can’t be more proud of the men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office, because it’s their attitude and their professionalism that leads to this type of service. This type of service is what our citizens should always demand from their law enforcement, and every community should demand it from theirs.” “You can’t be successful in law enforcement by being an occupying force; you have to be a part of the community and work every day as one to be successful,” Hines said.

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Last-second shot lifts Patriots over C-feds By Daniel Fritz For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – Patrick Henry coach Randy Anderson had been waiting all year for Devyn Coles to step up and hit a big shot. On Friday night, Coles did just that. He hit a last-second game winning jump shot to give the host Patriots a 63-61 victory over rival Lee-Davis in the Patriots’ home finale. “That was the biggest shot of my life,” Coles said following the emotional victory. “I told coach I wanted the ball, and it felt good as soon as it left my hand.” The Confederates had one last chance to cap off their comeback following the Coles go-ahead shot. A half court desperation heave by Avery Fusco was just off the mark, and as the final buzzer sounded, the Patriot faithful went into a frenzy, storming the court in celebration. “I give kudos to Lee-Davis,” said coach Anderson after the game. “This is their fourth game this week and they took us down to the wire. “The last play ended up in Devyn’s hands and he made a big shot. It’s the last game of the regular season, and that is a great way to go out. I’m proud of him and all these guys.” The Patriots never trailed in the contest, scoring the first seven points and keeping a comfortable lead for a majority

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Lee-Davis’ Tyler Berry and Patrick Henry’s Seth Foster vie for the ball in the Patriots’ 63-31 victory Friday night.

the other end for Patrick Henry. the locker room down 28-22 at drive they opened the game of the game. with. Joshua Shelton found a A late run in second quarter halftime. Lee-Davis struggled to find The Patriots stormed out in a rhythm on offense, and costly helped the Confederates to gain turnovers led to easy points on some momentum going into the second half with the same see SHOT, pg. 11

R an d o lp h - Ma c on’s men’s and women’s swim teams both finished second in the three-day Old Dominion Athletic Conference championships at the Greensboro Aquatic Center in Greensboro, North Carolina, that ended Sunday. Washington & Lee swept the team championships. The Generals’ men won with 1,0315 points, while the women won with 1053 points. The Yellow Jackets’ men and women finished with 635.5 points and 613 points, respectively. The Yellow Jacket teams claimed a number of victories over the weekend. Lee-Davis graduate Jordan Witherow finished see SWIMMERS, pg. 12

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Hanover boys earn first region swim crown By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – For a while, it looked like Monacan’s boys might thwart Hanover’s bid for its first region title at the Region 4B swim championships at SwimRVA Friday night. But the Hawks’ depth provided them the boost they needed to pull away from the Chiefs in the final events and claim that elusive championship by a 60-point margin, 313353. But the Chiefs, in their first year of varsity competition, did not go away empty handed. Their girls held off a charging King George 468-449 to claim the Region 4B girls title. “It was an outstanding day,” said Hanover head coach George Massey. “We came close last year, got second. This year we finally got over the hump, finally got a region title.” Midlothian (289 points), King George (247) and Courtland (243) rounded out the top five boys teams. Patrick Henry finished sixth with 181 points. On the girls side, Monacan was followed by King George (449 points), Courtland (230), Chancellor (220) and Hanover (153). Patrick Henry was seventh with 127 points.

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Patrick Henry’s Claire Evko swims to a fourth-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke at the Region 4B championships Friday.

Both teams had a well-seasoned roster, many still finding ways to improve their times in their latest performance. But Hanover had more swimmers on its roster, and those numbers began to make themselves felt in later events such as the 500yard freestyle relay in which the Hawks had three swimmers in the final – and fastest – heat, while Monacan had just one.

Monacan head coach Brian Singleton had no complaints. “I couldn’t be more proud of both teams,” he said. “They did an outstanding job. They worked hard all year. We had our first year in VHSL swimming. It was a new experience for us and I couldn’t be happier with our outcome.” The 500 freestyle gave the Hawk boys a bit of separation

from Monacan in team standings, but the race that sealed their lead was the 200 freestyle relay. The Chiefs built up a lead over the first two legs of the relay, but Patrick Townsend overtook Monacan’s Garrison Johnson on the third leg. The anchor was a nailbiter. The Chiefs’ Michael Heinrich initially regained the lead over Hanover’s Luke Daley, but

Daley gutted it out on the final lap and just beat Heinrich to the wall in 1:30.19. “We pulled out that by half a second,” Massey said. “That was a huge race and a huge victory for the team. … It gets the kids very excited. Because of all the intensity that goes into it, coming down to the wire like that, they believe that they can do anything.”

Hanover’s boys were led by Patrick Townsend, who won the 200 individual medley (1:55.68) and 200 butterfly (51.00) and who was part of the 200 freestyle relay team (with Marshall Brooks, Jack Hufner and Luke Daley), which came from behind twice and nipped Monacan’s squad at the very end by just 0.24 of a second. Monacan’s girls were led by Jessie Wallin, who won the 100 butterfly (59.24) and 500 freestyle (5:04.51) and who was part of the Chiefs’ winning 400 freestyle relay with Abigail Bunting, Paige Strycker and Allison Pickels. Patrick Henry’s boys were led by Ethan Spencer, who finished third in the 100 breaststroke and who was part of the Patriots sixth-place 200yard medley relay (with Paul Datovech, Aidan Fraser and Ben Schubert) and 200 freestyle relay teams (with Datovech, Schubert and Mark Dinger) teams. Claire Evko led the Patrick Henry girls. She finished fourth in the 100 breaststroke and was part of the Patriots’ fifth-place 200 medley relay team with Shelby Nash, Kayla Maxey and Melanie McAdoo. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Midlo athletes dominate again in Region 4B track By Parker Cotton Richmond Times-Dispatch RICHMOND – The Midlothian girls team had won a region indoor track and field championship in each of Addison Sanders’ first three years in school. She helped the Trojans make that 4 for 4 on Thursday at the Arthur Ashe Center, where

Midlothian scored 114.5 team points to edge Louisa County (103.5) for the crown. “The girls were really able to work together,” said Sanders, who won the high jump by clearing 5 feet and winning a tiebreaker on scratches. “Being a senior, it’s exciting to leave Midlo with another region championship. It’s very exciting to continue the tradition.”

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Louisa County’s boys compiled 94.5 points to win, beating Dinwiddie by 2 points. Sanders collected extra points for the Trojans by helping anchor the 4x200 relay that won in 1 minute, 55.37 seconds. She teamed with Dasia Hardy, Jaleeya Jennings and Lisa Richburg to defeat Chancellor by .31 seconds. Sanders also placed seventh in the 55 meters

(7.80). Midlothian also got a championship from Nia Lloyd in the shot put after a toss of 38 feet, 8.5 inches. Other standouts for the Trojans included Erin Babashak, returning from an illness to place second in the triple jump (34-1); Hardy placing third in the 55 meters (7.75) and third in the 300 meters (46.16); Caroline

Bowe and Chloe Martin taking second and third in the 1,000 meters in 3:16.55 and 3:21.74, respectively; McKenna Dunn placing second in the pole vault (11-6); and Ashlyn Ferguson grabbing second in the 500 meters (1:24.69). “We had a lot of girls step up,” Trojans coach Stan Morgan see MIDLO, pg. 11

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Patrick Henry’s Antonio Ford comes in first in his heat and third overall in the 300-meter dash in the Region 4B track and field championships at the Arthur Ashe Center Thursday.

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said. “We got a lot of help out of the field events and the track.” Dinwiddie’s boys led for much of the day but saw Louisa County overtake them in the final events. “The younger kids, you hope this is a growing process for them,” Generals coach Leslie Young said. “You hope they understand how good they can be. My older guys, they did what they were supposed to do. I knew what I was going to get from Azabien Prince and Cirdale Lucess and Tyrize Claud. But my younger guys, I hope this will be excellent motivation for them to take it to the next level.” Prince was particularly busy, winning the long jump (20-10), placing second in the triple jump (42-10) and taking third in the 55 meters (6.81). But his teammates also put on a show. Lucess won the triple jump (43-5.5), placed third in the long jump (19-9.5) and took second in the 55 meters (6.76). Claud won the 55-meter hurdles (7.96) and was sixth in the triple jump (41-10.5). Elsewhere during the day, Huguenot’s Tailey Tofoi won the boys 55 meters in 6.70 seconds and won the 300 meters in 39.16 seconds. Max Etka of Midlothian won the 1,600

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groove from behind the threepoint line, giving his team an 11-point lead midway through the third quarter. Meanwhile, Lee-Davis continued to allow precious chances to slip away with turnovers and missed second and third shot opportunities on the offensive end. Despite facing adversity for much of the night, the

meters in 4:44.42, and teammate Ryan Townes won the high jump by clearing 6-2, helping the Trojans’ boys team place third with 87 team points. Hanover also posted a strong day on both sides — the girls placed third (95.5 points), the boys fifth (65.50). Makenzie Joiner won the 500 meters (1:22.48), Morgan Ferguson won the 300 meters (45.92), and Rachel Crytser won the 1,000 meters (3:12.29). For the boys, Cole Myers won the 1,000 meters (2:49.40), and Joey Badalamenti won the pole vault (13-9). “Overall, I was real happy,” said Hanover head track and field coach Rich Firth. “The girls finished third. I was real happy with that. I think if a few more things broke our way we could have moved up a place – but they competed hard. “The guys were fifth, but we were a point and a half out of fourth. … The past couple of weeks we had a lot of guys sick with the flu and other types of ailments like that, so we were a little bit weakened. As the meet went on, I pulled some of the kids out of certain events so they could have more rest for later events.” Despite the toll illnesses have taken on the Hawks the past few weeks, they are well set up for the Virginia High School League Class 4 championships at Roanoke College on Feb. 23

and 24. “I think we have the most kids ever at Hanover going to states – I think we have 18 kids going to states,” Firth said. “So, we’re getting there. We’re not where we want to be, but we’re definitely going in the right direction, I think. … The kids are enthusiastic. We’re battling sickness and weather – just like everyone else all year. Our best times are ahead of us.” Patrick Henry’s boys placed sixth with 48 points and its girls seventh with 34. Antonio Ford led the Patrick Henry boys with a third-place finish in the 300-meter run on the 800-meter relay (with Micajeh Samuel, Jordyn Roth and Kyle Childress). Noah Campbell and Blake Mason cleaned up in the 3,200 run, with Campbell finishing first and Mason third. Caroline and Emmy Joyce powered the Patriot girls. Both were part of Patrick Henry’s 3,200 relay team (with Alycia Richardson and Hailey Draper). Caroline Joyce, Draper, Richardson and Victoria Watts finished second in the 1,600 relay. Caroline Joyce also finished third in the 500 while Emmy Joyce finished third in the 3,200. Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Parker Cotton can be reached at pcotton@timesdispatch.com.

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Confederates willed themselves back into the fight, providing for a very memorable ending. Down 11 with just over two minutes left, the LeeDavis comeback was on. Consecutive 3-point shots by Devin Christian, Fusco, and Dontae Baker finally provided the offensive momentum the Confederates were missing for much of the game. A late steal and layup by James Wallace brought LeeDavis to within one. After a quick foul, Jamel Jackson made

one of two free throws to give the Patriots a 61-59 lead. Lee-Davis drove down the court quickly, but a huge block from the Patriots’ Tysen Brown from underneath the basket stifled the initial game-tying opportunity. Off the inbound pass, Elijah Jones banked home a shot, tying the game at 61 with 19 seconds to go. With momentum squarely on the shoulders of the Confederates, Anderson called a time out to settle his team,

and draw up what would be the game winning play. “I told them these were championship minutes,” Anderson said. “Devyn said, ‘Give me the ball,’ and that’s what we did.” Senior leader Jamel Jackson was determined to not end his Patriots’ home career with a loss. “We were not going to let this one slip away; not in our house,” Jackson said. After the game, Lee-Davis coach Chad Bishop had positive

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon’s women’s basketball team did not leave any room for drama Tuesday night as the Yellow Jackets outscored visiting Bridgewater by 22 points in the first quarter and coasted to a 98-79 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory. The win was something of a recovery from a lackluster loss Emory & Henry on Feb. 3, but a stumble at Guilford Saturday endangered Randolph-Macon’s bid for the second-seed in the ODAC tournament. If the Yellow Jackets and Emory & Henry finish the regular season in a tie, the Wasps will get the second seed as a result of the Feb. 3 victory. Randolph-Macon guard Elise Knobloch said that, despite Tuesday night’s win, the Yellow Jackets have room for improvement. “We did not have the game that we wanted to have, but we still got the win,” she said. “I think it’s just that we’re just slowly getting back in sync. We were just way out of sync last Saturday [against Emory & Henry]. I think that’s a big part of it – just working well together on offense.”

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Randolph-Macon forward Charlotte Woods (15) goes for two of her 20 points in the Yellow Jackets’ 98-79 victory over Bridgewater Tuesday.

The Yellow Jacket offense at times acquitted itself fairly well against Bridgewater. Forwards Kelly Williams and Charlotte Woods each had double-doubles: Williams with 27 points and 20 rebounds and Woods with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Teal Reynolds chipped in 17 points and Knobloch contributed 10. But that did not mean Randolph-Macon head women’s basketball coach Carroll LaHaye had no concerns. “I was not satisfied with the quality of our play today – only because we let this team score 79 points and they typically only average 69 points,” LaHaye said. “So I didn’t think our defense was as sharp as it could

words for his team. “I told them I was proud of their effort,” Bishop said. “We forced [Coles] to take a tough shot, and he was able to make it.” Patriot girls roll ASHLAND – In the first game of the double header, the Patrick Henry girls were all over their rivals from Lee-Davis, earning a 59-28 victory. The Patriots had strong efforts from their usual leaders, as JaBryah Haverkamp finished

be. And we turned the ball over 24 times. These last two games we’ve been really, really sloppy.” Bridgewater had just eight turnovers on the evening. Knobloch said the Yellow Jackets got a similar speech from LaHaye after both the Emory & Henry and Bridgewater games. “We’ve seen what our potential is – that’s what coach really harps on,” Knobloch said. “We’ve played to our full potential before and we see how well we can do. [LaHaye] really harps on the potential that we have and the abilities that we have to win an ODAC championship and things like that. “I think that’s what we really need to focus on, tapping into the most that we can do.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com. BRIDGEWATER (9-11, 5-7 ODAC) — Baum 11, Moore 13, Harvey 20, Carey 10, Monday 9, Novosel 10, Roberts 0, Moone 0, Jackson 2, Counts 4. Totals 33 7-15 79. RANDOLPH-MACON (16-4, 9-3) — Wisner 9, Woos 20, Wade 8, Reynolds 17, Williams 27, Arrington 5, Green 0, Zimmerman 0, Knobloch 10, Shumate 2. Totals 38 15-24 98. Bridgewater 12 21 21 25 — 79 R-MC 34 22 23 19 — 98 3-point goals — BC: Harvey 4, Moore, Monday; R-MC: Wisner 3, Wade 2, Arrington, Knobloch.

with 19 points, and teammate Ava Smith had 15. It was the supporting cast, however, that caught the eye of coach Phillip Cobb. “We put a complete game together,” Cobb said. “We had scoring from multiple girls [including Cali Deshazo, Jamie Hughes, and Blair Rhodes] and were able to limit turnovers and rebound.” Lauren Foley led the Confederates with eight points. Daniel Fritz can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Randolph-Macon swats away pesky Wasps By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

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Randolph-Macon senior Daniel Noe (3) gets a shot off over the objections of a pair of Emory & Henry defenders in the Yellow Jackets’ 63-59 victory over the visiting Wasps Saturday.

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the three-day event with a pair of individual wins and a pair of second-place relay finishes. Witherow opened the championships Friday by winning the 500-yard freestyle in 4:44.10 – the best time in the ODAC this season. He teamed up with Bryan McCarthy, Alex Daube and Ealon Mann for a secondplace finish in the 400 medley relay the same day. Saturday, Witherow combined with Victor Kontopanos, McCarthy and Sam Runner for a second-pace finish in the 800 freestyle relay. On Sunday, the final day of the championships, he won the 1,650 freestyle in 16:34.28, his best time of the

season. Ivan Fadeyev also left the championships with a pair of wins. He won the 100 backstroke Saturday in 52.77, his best time this season. Sunday, he turned in another seasonbest time in a winning effort in the 200 backstroke in 1:54.41. Kontopanos also earned a win of his own, finishing first in the 100 butterfly in 1:51.74, breaking the conference mark of 1:52.57 set by Washington and Lee’s Jared Nickodem on Feb. 12, 2017. He also finished with a number of individual and relay seconds. Individually, he was second in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly (setting a program record). Kontopanos was part of the second-place 200 freestyle relay

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team with Matt Howard, Daube and Mann; part of the secondplace 200 medley relay team with McCarthy, Daube and Mann; and part of the 400 freestyle relay team with McCarthy, Mann and Matt Howard. The Randolph-Macon women were paced by a number of second- and third-place finishes. Kata Kylliainen led with second-place efforts in the 1,650 freestyle, and 200 freestyle relay (with Kacey Pool, Haylie Moore and Megan Granger) and 200 medley relay (with Granger, Natalia Perdomo and Grace Landolt). Her third-place effort in the 500 freestyle – 5:10.00 – set a Randolph-Macon program record, breaking the mark of 5:10.65, set by Tiffany Pearsall in 2004. She was part of the

ASHLAND – Every time Randolph-Macon’s men’s basketball team pulled ahead, Emory & Henry clawed back into contention. This was as expected. By the time regulation expired Saturday, the Yellow Jackets held a 63-59 advantage – this was as hoped. The victory gives RandolphMacon a step up in the scramble for top seed in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament, which begins on Feb. 23. At one point in the second half, the Yellow Jackets built up a 50-38 with eight minutes to go in the game, but the Wasps closed the game – getting to within two points with four seconds left on a play that took just four seconds from an inbound pass and 3-point goal by Emory & Henry’s John Shelor – before Buzz Anthony sank a pair of free throws to cement

Randolph-Macon’s place at the top of the ODAC standings. “We know how great of a team Emory & Henry is, and that’s not a team that is ever going to go away before the final horn,” said RandolphMacon senior forward Daniel Noe, who played his last regular season game before a home crowd Saturday. “We know that and we’re prepared for that.” Noe should have iced the game away by sinking two free throws with eight seconds left to make it a two-possession game, but the Wasps’ lob-and3-point play showed how determined – and dangerous – a team they are. Even with four seconds left in the game, the Randolph-Macon win wasn’t secured, at least not until Yellow Jacket guard Buzz Anthony was fouled and stepped up to the line with a second left. Anthony sank both free throws. The win was safe. Randolph-Macon finishes the regular season on the road: at Hampden-Sydney

Wednesday and at Washington & Lee Saturday. A win at either will clinch for the Yellow Jackets top seed in the ODAC tournament. That does not mean Randolph-Macon will get complacent. “To control what you can control only means you’ve got to keep bringing your A game,” said Randolph-Macon head men’s basketball coach Josh Merkel. “Our goal is not to win the league or beat the [Hampden-Sydney] Tigers. It’s to be the best team we can be at the end of the year. We have plenty to work on.” EMORY & HENRY (18-5, 10-4 ODAC) — Spencer 17, Suggs 5, Wynn 6, Shelor 15, Branscomb 10, Clarke 0, McLean 6, Hendricks 0. Totals 21 12-21 59. RANDOLPH-MACON (17-6, 11-3) — Turner 0, Noe 8, Adams 13, Anthony 13, Midulla 7, Bays 12, Williams 4, Woods 2, Morrow 0, Neeley 0, Nowell 4. Totals 22 10-13 63. 3-point goals — E&H: Shelor 2, Branscomb 2, Suggs; R-MC: Bays 4, Anthony 3, Adams, Midulla.

third-place 400 freestyle relay team with Granger, Pool and Caroline Pifer. Pool finished second in the 200 backstroke with a seasonbest time of 2:08.19. She finished third in the 100 backstroke. Laney Sanchez finished second in the 400 individual medley. Perdomo finished third in the 100 butterfly and 200 butterfly. Dave Lawrence can be James B Coon/ODAC reached at dlawrence@mechloRandolph-Macon’s Grace Landolt swims the breaststroke in the cal.com. Old Dominion Athletic Conference swim championships at the ODAC Championships (At Greensboro Aquatic Center, Greensboro, N.C.) Men Team scores: 1. Washington and Lee 1031.5; 2. RandolphMacon 635.5; 3. Hampden-Sydney 406; 4. Roanoke 294; 5. Randolph 208; 6. Greensboro 181; 7. Ferrum

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155; 8. Bridgewater 123; 9. Virginia Macon 635.5; 3. Hampden-Sydney Wesleyan 119; 10. Emory & Henry 406; 4. Roanoke 294; 5. Randolph 40. 208; 6. Greensboro 181; 7. Ferrum 155; 8. Bridgewater 123; 9. Virginia Women Wesleyan 119; 10. Emory & Henry Team scores: 1. Washington 40. and Lee 1031.5; 2. Randolph-

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will receive recertification credits for 91 private pesticide certification. Preregistration is due by Friday, Feb. 16, by calling 804-752-4307 or emailing lmaxey-nay@vt.edu.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536. General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner.

Wednesdays At 3 p.m., the Gathering Place, formerly Ashland Coffee and Tea, hosts the “AHA Moment,” which is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA). At Home in Ashland is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in their homes

as they age. The informal get-togethers are open to any interested Ashland area senior and provide an opportunity to make personal connections and discuss topics of mutual interest. No registration is needed. For seniors who are still employed, AHA also has arranged for evening gatherings at 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Trackside Grill. This event does require advance registration before noon on the fourth Monday.The contact person is Carol Dedischew: 804-2993171 or cdedischew@aol.com.

and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145.

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Second and fourth Tuesdays

The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.

Second Mondays

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by an oncology social worker.

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.

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First Tuesday

Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources

The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 9672580.

First Thursday

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@ gmail.com

Virginia Genealogical Society’s Conference set for April 27-28 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- The Virginia Genealogical Society (VGS) will hold its annual spring conference April 27-28, with a pre-conference research day of guided research being conducted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday by experienced VGS researchers at the Library of Virginia at 800 E. Broad St. in Richmond, http://www.lva.virginia.gov/. This event is free and open to the public. On Saturday, VGS invites family history enthusiasts to spend the day at the Four Points by Sheraton-Richmond Airport at 4700 S. Laburnum Ave. in Richmond with Tina Beaird, MLS; Tim Pinnick and Sharon Hodges. Attendees will have three tracks from which to choose. After registration begins at 8:30 a.m.on Saturday, the following lectures will begin. Finding Your Ancestors -- Doing It Right the First Time (Track 1) -- Sharon Hodges, a professional genealogist, author and teacher for nearly 30 years, will get you started the right way finding your Virginia ancestors using the Library of Virginia website, researching at local repositories, and looking at your family's history in a timeline. African-American Research (Track 2) -- Tim Pinnick, author and national speaker with more than 30 years overall experience. He also was an associate instructor in African-American research at the Samford Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research. Tim will show you how to begin researching African-American family history adding tips, strategies and resources. He will include African-

American migration in the latter 19th century and how to search for coal-mining ancestors. Researching Presbyterians & Their Scottish Connections (Track 3) -- Tina Beaird, MLS, is a national lecturer and local history librarian at a mid-sized Chicago-area public library. She will tell you how to trace your Presbyterian ancestors. Tina also will cover Church structure and history, Scottish Covenanters to the U.S. 1680-1780, and Scotland's resources. Attendees should register early to ensure a seat and save money. Seating is limited. The cost of the conference before April 1 is $44 for VGS members/$55, nonmembers. After April 1, the cost increases $10 for everyone. The price includes a buffet lunch on Saturday (vegetarian available by request). Register at the VGS website at http://www.vgs.org. Click on EventBrite or download the registration form by clicking on Brochure; mail the form to VGS Spring Conference at the address below. Cancellations after April 1 will not be refunded. One year Society membership is $35 for individuals. See the VGS brochure for more information. Vendors of books, software, forms, and other items will be available on Saturday. Visit the vendors during breaks. Door prizes will be given. For more information, contact the Virginia Genealogical Society at http://www.vgs.org. Speakers for the conference were provided by funds from the Richard Slatten Endowment for Virginia History of the Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia.

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Trolley Line trail to be topic of program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Museum and the Ashland Library have scheduled a guest speakers for March. Nancy Hugo will discuss

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Life-long Ashland resident Charles Waldrop, left, was one of the speakers at “Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover Black and White Experiences.” He recently retired from his business, Cross Brothers Grocery Store on Center Street in Ashland. Center, Norman Bowles, the first of six speakers tells of his sports experiences as a baseball and basketball player and coach who worked in youth programs in Hanover County. Speakers’ stories held the crowd’s interest. The fifth annual program was held Sunday at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

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Deputy Seth Mahler, left, Sgt. Tim Sutton, Joan Collette, manager of Fred Meyer Jewelers, Amber Robinson and Lt. Kent Mullen gathered Friday, Feb. 2, for a donation of dozens of stuffed animals from the Rutland Commons business. Fred Meyer Jewelers employee Arseniy Fuzaylov is shown in the back. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office provides the stuffed animals to children during times of traumatic events. “Thanks again, Fred Meyer Jewelers, for thinking of our community!” Hines said.

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for the day. While others had cuffs that looked more rolled than snapped, mine were precision folds with uniform width. Watching him make those perfect cuffs was something I watched with great care, and I was always amazed at his unique ability. It’s the same feeling I got when I watched him tie what he called a Windsor knot with his necktie each morning. When it came to education, my father believed it came in all forms and from all directions. Once or twice a year, my sister or I would be selected to

accompany him for the day as he traveled the state selling tires for a local tire manufacturer for large machinery and commercial fleets. Somewhere along the numerous stops, he made sure we visited some historic site in the area. It might be a state park, an historic home or a battlefield, but always an adventure and, every once in a while, we actually learned something. Sometimes, we visited farmers who bought tractor tires, and other times we called on contractors who used large earth-moving machines. Like every fourth-grader in Virginia, I was required to make a Virginia History project. After choosing tourism as the theme for my proj-

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ect, I began collecting pamphlets for my scrapbook presentation. When my father told me I could accompany him to Williamsburg, the assignment seemed like a cinch. We arrived at the newly constructed Visitors Center, and my father met with a man regarding their fleet of vehicles. While he talked in a closed office, I gazed at the wall of pamphlets, a selection I could have never imagined. I didn’t know where to start. After selecting four or five brochures, a lady came out from behind the desk and told me not to take any more. At 9 years old, I wasn’t prepared to explain or argue.

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board for the entire week. The American Legion Boys State and Girls State are among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his or her local, county and state government. Participants are exposed to the rights and privileges, the duties and the responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county and state governments operated by the students elected to the various offices. Activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law enforcement presen-

To that lady’s misfortune, my father saw the whole incident as he exited the office. He calmly shook hands with the account executive and walked slowly toward the area where I stood still feeling that pit of my stomach that accompanies immense embarrassment. He walked past me and toward the desk and spoke quietly to the lady, but I saw the look on his face well enough to know I was glad someone else was on the receiving end. He walked over to where I was standing and told me to take all the brochures I needed or thought I would need to complete the project. Now, I still don’t know what was said in that brief conversation, but I’ve

the Trolley Line trail, “One Wild Mile: The History and Natural Beauty of the Ashland Trolley Line,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the Ashland Library. The program is open and free to the public. tations, assemblies plus band, chorus and sports recreational programs. Interested students are urged to visit the Boys and Girls State websites at www. vaboysstate.org and www. vagirlsstate.org Applications are available by contacting American Legion Post 175, www. post175.org click on “Youth Citizenship” or by contacting Betty Flippo, Girls State coordinator, at 804-746-3440 or Harold Padgett, Boys State coordinator, at 804-550-0330. Applications also may be available from your school counselors or Social Studies Department at the Hanover County high schools. The deadline to submit an applications is Friday, March 23.

learned since that some of life’s most precious lessons are subtle, leaving only a clue or hint to its real meaning. I’m also not sure what was learned at Crestview Elementary School that day, but I’m convinced it couldn’t have been as meaningful or poignant as the directive my father provided in Williamsburg. I’m not sure kids take workdays with their dads and moms these days, but it’s a practice that might deserve resurrection. I can affirm their educational value, not to mention the excitement and anticipation of an adventure on a day when all of your friends are sitting in class. I hope my kids aren’t reading this.