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Town gearing up for election with 3 seeking 2 council seats

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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SHLAND – Three candidates – Terry L. “Les” Cook Jr., John Hodges and Daniel W. McGraw -- are vying for two seats on Ashland Town Council in a General Election to be held from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

Hodges is the only incumbent seeking to retain the office. He was appointed to council when former COOK Vice Mayor James Mayor moved to North Carolina to pursue a law degree.

Mayor James Foley said he was going to focus on his career and opted not to seek reelection. Terms for Foley and Hodges end on Saturday, June 30.

Cook has made is home in Ashland for

18 years. He is an educator, having served for 21 years as a teacher, assistant principal and program coordinator.

The town’s “sense of community and the activeness of its citizens” drew Cook to become a council candidate. He said residents “are always willing to help when needed.”

Cook said his interest in municipal government increased during the controversial [Washington] D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project.

If elected, he plans to: HODGES Continue to monitor the decisions being made in regards to train track upgrades in order to protect Ashland from potentially destructive decisions.

Promote a business friendly climate in order to attract new businesses and keep already successful businesses in town.

Bringing in new businesses that can provide jobs for our citizens.

Be economically responsible with the town’s money in regards to tax burden and town projects.

Continue the strong sense of community in the town (upgrading the town pool and responsibly monitoring the finalization of the Ashland Theater renovations).

Strategic and careful land development in Ashland.

Finding ways to involve everyone in Ashland in community events.

Hodges was McGRAW appointed to council on Aug. 1, 2017.

He lists his platform as being fiscally committed to: Being fiscally conservative in meeting the town’s financial responsibilities.

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The Pet Pageant returns to the Ashland Strawberry Faire in 2018. The winner of the “Berry” Best Pet in 2017 was “Pickles” shown with her human and accompanied by Master of Ceremonies Sean Kennedy, VCU’s Rodney Ram and Mark Maphis, owner of Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland.

‘Hanover in Action’ brings new energy to Strawberry Faire ASHLAND -- The Ashland Strawberry Faire will be rolling into town on Saturday, June 16, and welcoming the “Hanover in Action” Pavilion, which is “powered” by Cool Spring Rec Center.

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Tim Amos, left, Mechanicsville Rotary Club president; Brian Johnson Mechanicsville Rotary Club Casino Night chairman; Sheree Hedrick, executive director of Hanover Safe Place; and Stacie Francis, Development & Communication director of Hanover Safe Place; celebrate the Rotary’s donation of over $39,000 from Casino Night proceeds to the nonprofit.

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Hanover Safe Place after a successful Casino Night last month.

Sheree Hedrick, executive director, and other representatives of Hanover Safe Place joined with Rotary members at the April 11 meeting to receive funds from the 19th Annual Casino Night, which was held on March 3 at ACCA Temple in Henrico County.

The two groups gathered at Cold Harbor Restaurant with Bret Atwood, Rotary president, and Brian Johnson, who chaired the Casino Night, for the check presentation.

“This money goes to support our 24-hour shelter and our 24-hour hotline,” Hedrick said. Her organization started receiving funds from Casino Night its first year.

“We use it to pay for the actual cost of our shelter,” she said. The cost of rent space at the shelter “is major.”

Funds from the Rotary also support the food pantry; items that are needed by families in the shelter; classes; and staffing costs associated with manning

the shelter’s 24-hour hotline.

“We contract our hotline in all of Greater Richmond to pool our resources to run the hotline,” Hedrick added.

With a budgeted lineup of over $300,000, Hedrick said all donations are very much needed – and the Rotary has done an outstanding job of helping Hanover Safe Place’s efforts in the community.

In addition to necessary supplies at the shelter, she said they have a van and programs that need monetary assistance.

“Women’s groups support us,” Hedrick said, including some from Randolph-Macon College.

“The Mechanicsville Rotary is the only organization that has supported us through a designated event for this many years,” Hedrick said.

She said they may receive a telephone call from a women’s group saying Bingo funds will be contributed. She said they do welcome all donations, but is quick to point out that “the Mechanicsville Rotary has see ROTARY, pg. 12

| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue reported in the 11400 block of Rhododendron Lane, Doswell.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Breaking and entering a structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 4300 block of Eldercreek Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Oak Trail, Ashland.

Uttering was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11200 block of Blunts Bluff Court, Ashland.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 8200 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 3800 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Impersonating a law enforcement officer was reported in the 7400 block of Meadow Haven Circle, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16200 block of Woodman Hill Road, Montpelier.

False statement to obtain property of credit was

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Hunters Chase Court, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny for shoplifting was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Impersonating a law enforcement officer was reported in the 7300 block of McCaul Court, Mechanicsville.

reported in the 11500 block of Fox Cross Road, Ashland.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9200 block of Wyattwood Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 8400 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6300 block of Blackbear Trail, Mechanicsville.

megsmiles ‘Women’s Conference, Growing in the Journey, Running the Race Set Before Us’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -The megsmiles Charity will host its first annual megsmiles “Women’s Conference, Growing in the Journey, Running the Race Set Before Us� on Saturday, April 28.

The conference will get underway at 8:30 a.m. at the Cool Spring Baptist Church at 9283 Atlee Station Rd. in Mechanicsville. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m.

The conference will offer speakers and workshops to encourage women to find joy

in their life journey as they tackle day-to-day issues of balancing finance, anxiety, children, marriage and a healthy lifestyle.

Participants will be able to attend four classes for the day, as well as spend time visiting a variety of vendor and information booths that cover such topics as fostering children, early cancer detection, post partem depression and more. Retail vendors include, Pampered Chef, Rodan and Fields, and LuLaRoe. The conference keynote speakers are Marla Cilly, the Fly Lady, and Hannah Keeley.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Doral Place, Mechanicsville.

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Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person was reported in the 17200 block of Rocky Ford Road, Montpelier.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 9300 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7200 block of Bell Creekk Road, Mechanicsville.

At 7 p.m., Dove Awardwinner Nichole Nordeman will perform in concert.

A concert ticket, as well as a continental breakfast and lunch, are included with the registration cost. megsmiles is a faith-based charity and focuses on community support and a healthy lifestyle.

The charity also brings awareness to the importance of driving responsibly.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals ROSCOE BRAY SR. Roscoe Bray Sr. passed on Friday, April 6, 2018. Remains rested at Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Hwy., Ashland. A funeral service was held at noon on Saturday, April 21 in Meadowood Church of God, 325 Azalea Ave., Richmond, where remains lay in state one BRAY hour prior to service.

Interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.hwdabney.com.

RUBY COLES Ruby Coles, 86, of Beaverdam entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Regional Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born May 30, 1931 to the late James and Bertha Coles in Hanover County. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by her daughter, Phyllistine Rousey, six sisters and two brothers. Ruby con-

fessed Christ at an early age and joined Union Baptist Church. Through the years, Ruby was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church, serving as a choir member and deaconess.

Ruby was an employee at Holly Farms in Glen Allen and retired after decades of service. She COLES also cared for others as a private duty nurse.

Memories of Ruby will remain in our hearts forever. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons, Alfred Coles (Jackie), Edmond Coles and Wayne Coles; and one daughter Christine Carter (Robert). Ruby leaves behind one brother Benjamin Coles, whom she affectionately referred to as “Bruh Ben.” Ruby is also survived by seven grandchildren, Junior, Brian, Brandon, Edra, Cameron, Byshawn and Asia; 23 greatgrandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Remains rested with Owens Funeral Services (Ashland), where a public viewing was see OBITUARIES, pg. 5

Blue Wave Bash to feature Lt. Gov. Fairfax this evening Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER – Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax will be the keynote speaker for the Blue Wave Bash, the Hanover Democratic Committee's annual fundraiser at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 25) at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

This is the ninth year for the annual fundraiser, which originally was dubbed the Blue Moon Bash.

Because of the November election landslide, the event has been renamed the Blue Wave Bash.

“This year's name reflects the optimism we feel that Democrats will have another landslide election in November," said Toni Radler, the chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee. "The lieutenant governor is an incredible speaker who is in step with the blue wave. We are so excited to have him as the guest speaker for our signature event. " In addition, Virginia State Sen. Jennifer McClellan will serve as master of ceremonies.

First Congressional District Democratic candidates seeking to replace Rep. Rob Wittman will be in attendance at the Blue Wave Bash.

The Blue Wave Bash will feature a sit-down

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Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax will address the Blue Wave Bush at 6 p.m. today at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

buffet catered by Jake's Place, drinks, a gospel solo by Dr. Alphine Jefferson, and classical guitar music by Mark Brumitt.

To purchase a ticket to the Blue Wave Bash, go to the Hanover Democratic Committee’s website (hvadems.com) or contact Joshua Briere at 804-869-9298.

Innovative classrooms inspire students and teachers

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Students at two Hanover County schools are getting a glimpse of what classroom education might look like in the coming years.

Thanks to a grant from the Hanover Education Foundation, a pair of classrooms have been renovated and redesigned to provide students maximum exposure to all available learning resources.

Melissa Larimer, a social studies teacher at Stonewall Jackson Middle School, and Cammie Gammill, a gifted resources teacher at South Anna Elementary School, were selected from more than 50 applicants last year to receive the classroom updates valued at $27,500 for each campus.

Earlier this month, Hanover County School Board members received a report on how the first year classroom of the future experience is progressing, and how students are ben-

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efiting in real time to the innovative ideas.

Gammill said the generosity of the HEF made a transformative difference at South Anna Elementary from the moment she was informed she was one of the two classrooms selected for the technological make over.

“The change occurred for us at South Anna from the moment that the grant was announced; because at that moment it allowed us to dream,” Gammill said. “It allowed us to think about what a classroom of the future could look like and think about how we could make that classroom a reality for our students.”

Gammill and her fellow STREAM team teachers designed and built an innovation studio at South Anna.

“Thanks to the Hanover Education Foundation, we were able to fund both an indoor classroom and an outside space. We knew we wanted to more innovative and this gave us the vehicle to do that,” she said.

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With those funds provided by HEF, Gammill purchased online learning resources, iPads and laptops in addition to all new furniture and shelving. They also transformed an outdoor courtyard area into an outside learning center with various plants and ecological features.

The studio is available for all students at South Anna and inspires innovation throughout the campus, according to Gammill.

“We set a goal for all of our students at our school to visit our studio at least three times this year and that’s already been achieved,” she said.

The technological and innovative trend continues as Gammill plans to open the studio’s first innovation Institute.

“This summer we’ve gathered a group of high school students from Patrick Henry who are South Anna alumni who will be coming back to work with a group of elementary students to use all these wonderful

resources that Hanover County and HEF have afforded us in order to provide innovative experiences for our students,” Gammill said.

Larimer said the HEF funds allowed her to expose her students to numerous field trips and unique learning experiences, all without leaving their classroom of the future.

“This year my history students have been on some awesome adventures,” Larimer said. “Rather than memorizing the setting, climate and location of native American tribes, my students created a survival plan for their assigned tribe with an assumption that they were dropped in a certain location wearing nothing but their gym suits and with no other supplies.”

Larimer said she wanted to inspire her students and instill a love of learning that established an atmosphere where students are anxious learners.

“This year, my students have visited Arctic Alaska, the Pacific Northwest Coast and the Great

Plains. We’ve toured Independence Hall in Philadelphia and Appomattox Courthouse in Central Virginia and we have done all this with zero dollars from your budget and without leaving our room” she said. “ The funding has allowed Larimer to retool her classroom transforming it in to a learning laboratory.

“Thanks to the HEF, my classroom is equipped with three types of desks, three types of chairs. The class has laptops, a dozen iPhones and virtual reality glasses,” Larimer said.

“All of these supplies have had a transformational effect on my students,” she added. “I’ve learned that students are most capable and best able to showcase their intelligence when they are given activities that peak their interest.”

Assistant superintendent for Instruction Jennifer Greif told board members that applications for next year’s two winners are underway with interviews beginning this week.

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held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018, at the Union Baptist Church, Beaverdam. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices.com.

the First Baptist Church of Ashland at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. in Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Ashland, Hospice of Virginia, or The Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be registered at nelsenashland.com.

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enjoy a full schedule of activities throughout the day from gymnastics to jazzercise to karate, and then visit local Hanover County business on Action Avenue.

If your Hanover County organization would like to get on the demonstration schedule, sign up online at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com.

Business vendors may participate at the “Hanover in Action” Pavilion for free.

The “Hanover in Action” Pavilion also will see the return of the Pet Pageant at noon. All pets with fur are welcome to register. Categories include Best Hair or Fur, Cutest Pet,

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ronmentally sensitive and supportive of businesses with the goal of maintaining the town’s diversity, historic character and high quality of life.

Being a good partner with Randolph Macon College, Hanover County and all those organizations whose success is integral to the success of the town.

Supporting continued excellence by the town in the provision of the public safety, staffing and facilities that serve its residents and businesses.

Hodges also said the town needs to: Hodges said major challenges facing the town include:

Prettiest Eyes, Best “Strawberry” Costume, Most Amazing Trick, Singing Award and the All Around “Berry” Best Pet. All winners will receive prizes from the Pet Pageant sponsor, Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland and the All Around “Berry” Best Pet will receive a pet portrait courtesy of eARTH ART. Register your furry friend at Fin & Feather, or online at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com.

The deadline to register for the Pet Pageant is Sunday, June 10.

The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the Faire go back into the community in the form of nonprofit support and grants, and scholarships to Hanover County students.

Maintain a stable tax rate through the encouragement of appropriate economic development and new investment by existing businesses.

Address the need to upgrade or replace substandard public facilities like Ashland Town Hall and Carter Pool.

Support community groups such as Main Street Association and the Ashland Theatre Foundation that are committed to keeping Ashland business friendly and a great place to live.

Pursue minimally destructive, long-term alternatives to projected rail traffic increases anticipated by DC2RVA that threaten to destroy the downtown and split the community.

He has resided in the town for 36 years. His employment

Betty "Betsy" Wright Harrison, 80, of Ashland, passed peacefully on April 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brigadier General David Gordon Harrison; brother, John William Wright Jr. Betsy was the daughter of the late John William Wright and Ruth Snellings Wright of Washington, D.C. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ashland and an active member of the Ashland Junior Women's Club.

Betsy worked for the commonwealth of Virginia as the volunteer coordinator at Hanover HARRISON Learning Center, following that she worked for the Correction Corporation of America. She enjoyed playing and teaching bridge. She enjoyed college athletics and was an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. She loved entertaining and was a wonderful cook. Betsy is survived by her children, Page Harrison Hobart (Glen), Margo Harrison Jones (Billy), David Gordon Harrison Jr. (Kathy) and William Wright Harrison; grandchildren, Mindy Hobart Colden (Trip), Sydney Hobart, Haley Jones, Ross Jones, Gordon Harrison, Daniel Harrison and Chloe Powers; great-granddaughter, Kennedy Colden. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at

involved local government, including 16 years as Planning Director and 12 years as Deputy County Administrator for Hanover County, retiring in 2010.

McGraw, a Latin teacher at Patrick Henry High School, said he is attracted to Ashland’s traditional family-oriented way of life and sees developing the town’s computer technology capacity to ensure a better future.

He has been living in Ashland for 26 years, and wants the town to be “the best place to open a business.”

Improving internet access and data options are among his primary goals if elected.

McGraw said the town needs access to high-speed fiber

lines.

He also said the town needs to heal from the upheaval endured during the talks about the high-speed rail proposal.

“I think the current town council has done an excellent job,” McGraw said. “We want to keep going in that right direction. But sometimes we need a fresh voice or a fresh face to come up with new ideas. I am that fresh voice ... that fresh face and I offer a different perspective. Let’s move Ashland forward while holding on to the wonderful community life we have here.”

Important dates associated with next week’s election include: Thursday, April 26 -- Officer of Elections meeting at 6:30 p.m.

WILLIE W. LATNEY JR. Willie Walter Latney Jr., 80, of Ashland slipped quietly into eternal rest with his wife and family by his side on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born October 10, 1937 in Ashland to the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Charlotte Latney Sr. He was preceded in death by his son, Lorenzo Latney Sr., and daughter, Stephanie Tillman.

Willie leaves to cherish his loving memories his devoted wife of 56 years, Joyce Latney; daughter, Diane Latney; daughter-in-law, Cassandra Latney; son-in-law, Tommy Tillman; two grandsons, Lorenzo Jr. and Stephen Latney; two granddaughters, Marquita Wright-Coleman (Aric) and Tracie Tillman; three great-grandchildren, Jasmine LATNEY Wright, Shaynia Bennett and Hazel Latney; two brothers, James Henry (Mary) and Lester Latney; three sisters, Daisy Peterson, Charlotte Winston (Aubrey), Gladys Cooper (Conway); sisterin-law, Odabelle Jenkins and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Services were held at noon on Tuesday April 17 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 106 S James Street, Ashland, VA 23005. Pastor M. Randall Williams officiated. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery.

at the Bell Creek warehouse.

Saturday, April 28 – Registrar office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting.

Monday, April 30 – 2 p.m. cut-off for voting an Emergency Ballot at the Registrar office.

Tuesday, May 1 – Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 2 – Election Canvass at 1p.m. in the Wickham Building, Room 119 of the County Complex.

For more information about next week’s election, go to the Hanover County Voter Registrar’s website at https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/365/ Voting.

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Festival celebrates arts and science Nick Liberante for The Hanover Local

Shown left, a flute player in the All-County Middle School Band plays his part in ‘Above and Beyond,’ by James Swearingen. This was the band’s opening number; Danielle Yonkers was guest conductor. Shown right, a father and daughter view a model trebuchet, one of many student-designed and built exhibits displayed in the commons of Atlee High School for the Arts and Science Festival.

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The Ashland Beekeepers Association will meet at 7 p.m. at The Family Life Baptist Church at 206 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Anyone interested in honeybees and beekeeping is welcome to attend. For more information, visit http://ashlandvabeekeepers.org or email mail@ashlandvabeekeepers.org.

An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Wings of Hope Ranch. Breakfast includes salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind the Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd (off U.S. 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804798-6579.

OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Women unite for Build Week event

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor As an avid supporter of Hanover Habitat of Humanity, it’s exciting every spring when we receive the announcement of the upcoming National Women Build Week, which will be observed May 5-13.

Habitat joins with Lowe’s as they work together to build Habitat homes. Women are encouraged to volunteer to help with this year’s project.

Linda Tiller, executive director of Hanover Habitat for Humanity, said, “We’re excited to partner with Lowe’s to educate, inspire and empower women to advocate and help Habitat homeowners love where they live through building or improving an affordable place they can call home.”

She also said they “want to engage women of all

skill levels to join their friends, families and neighbors to build up their communities and volunteer where women will gain invaluable skills to bring back and use in their everyday life.”

Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s came together in 2008 for the nationwide initiative. Since that time, over 117,000 all-women construction volunteers have built or repaired homes for about 5,000 families.

Wow! How impressive!

For 2018, Lowe’s is donating $2 million to Habitat for Humanity. Three hundred communities are expected to take part.

And, ladies, you don’t have to be a construction expert. All women are invited to take part. What an incredibly rewarding experience this will be for those who help with the build project.

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To volunteer in Hanover County, contact Amanda Gunter, director of Community Engagement, at 804569-6108 or email agunter@hanoverhfh.org.

It’s always a wonderful feeling when we can share on these pages the good works of Hanover Habitat for Humanity. What a difference the organization has made in the lives of so many families.

The National Women Build Week is a testament to the dedication and commitment of females across the country in helping others thanks to Habitat.

Hanover County is blessed with a great Habitat staff who give so much of their time and energy to helping others.

Let’s help them this time by signing up for National Women Build Week. Think of the memories you will make with Habitat and Lowe’s.

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Sunday, April 9: Bobbie Street of Ashland will present her Women’s Club paper on longevity, focusing on those “blue zone” communities, where people enjoy extraordinarily long life spans at 2 p.m. in the Ashland Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Her program will examine “how DNA isn’t necessarily destiny.” The event is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA) and admission is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended to ensure adequate seating. For reservations, email jrshalf@gmail.com or call 804-399-1844.

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Patriots overcome errors to slip past Atlee

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – It’s a rare evening when a baseball coach surveys the line score, sees four errors committed by his defense, and still smiles.

“Baseball’s such a funny game. Wow!” said Patrick Henry head coach Sam Hart after his Patriots exploded for five runs in the sixth inning for an 8-6 win over Atlee Friday night. “I take pride in the kids not quitting. We had some things go defensively against us, but we said stay in the game, and we kept after it.”

Atlee (6-5) raced to a 5-0 lead early off Patrick Henry starter Gabe Lassiter, beginning with a run in the first as Tucker Bratton began the game with single, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then scored on Eric Haynes’ sacrifice fly.

Atlee took advantage of a walk, a hit by pitch, and consecutive singles from Adam Jewell, Bratton, Eric Haynes and Tyler Warren for a three-run second inning.

Patrick Henry’s comeback began in the form of a threerun home half of the third when an Atlee throwing error, a hit by pitch, and a Terrance Oxendine single loaded the bases. Two batters later, Hunter Hart sent a single to left, scoring two runs.

A Noah Zook single scored Chase Mills to pull the Patriots

within two.

Atlee earned a run back in the fourth and starter Raider Adam Jewell eased through the fourth.

But the Patriots (7-3) struck for a pair of runs in the fifth to make it 6-5, then chased Jewell in the sixth, scoring three times to finally take the lead.

Oxendine again loaded the bases with a single, Mills drove home the tying and lead runs on a single to right, and a Hart sacrifice fly added an insurance run.

J.T. Fitzpatrick began the seventh for the Raiders with a hard-hit single to left, but Hart completed a critical 6-3 double play to wipe out Fitzpatrick, and two batters later, a fielder’s choice clinched the win.

Jewell battled valiantly for the Raiders, but took the defeat as Atlee who, after starting the season 5-1, lost for the fourth time in five games. Four of Atlee’s last six games are at home, an advantage they’ll need as they must finish in the top eight of the new 15-team Region 5B to make the playoffs.

The Patriots know they have a postseason future as all thirteen teams in Region 4B qualify.

Hart’s message to his club at the halfway mark of the season is all about better positioning for that region tournament.

“I tell them all the time, see PATRIOTS, pg. 9

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Patrick Henry courtesy runner Tyler Newell slides head first to score the go-ahead run during a three-run sixth-inning rally that lifted the Patriots to an 8-6 win over visiting Atlee Friday night. Patrick Henry improved to 7-3 with the victory.

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Busch makes up ground in Toyota Owners 400 win

By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – It didn’t seem likely early on that Kyle Busch would be able to win his third consecutive race in the Monster Energy Cup Series Saturday night.

Busch started deep in the field – in 32nd place – and the Fords of Stewart-Haas Racing and Team Penske dominated the first two-thirds of the race at Richmond Raceway.

But, Busch kept the leaders within reach throughout the race and took advantage of late caution flags, solid pit stops and fast restarts to win the Toyota Owners 400.

It was Busch’s fifth Monster Energy Cup Series win at Richmond Raceway, but his first since winning the Capital City 400 in April 2012.

The win was also the deepest in the field a race-winner had ever come from to win the race in Richmond Raceway history. The previous record was held by Clint Bowyer, who started 31st in May 2008.

“You just have to work,” Busch said in Victory Lane.

“The pit crew tonight won this race for us. They got us off first those last two times when we came down to get tires.”

Chase Elliott finished sec-

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Kyle Busch celebrates in Victory Lane after moving from 32nd to first in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway Saturday.

The win was Busch’s third-straight Monster Energy National Championship Series victory.

ond, Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin finished third, Joey Logano was fourth and Kevin Harvick finished fifth.

“We got close there,” Hamlin said. “We got better as the race went on. We weren’t very strong [early on], but we made some adjustments that got us rolling toward the front, especially on the long run.”

Jimmie Johnson rallied from being a lap down early in the race to finish sixth, Kyle Larson

was seventh, Brad Keselowski was eighth, Bowyer was ninth and Daniel Suarez rounded out the Top 10.

The first 350 laps of the race were caution free before Ricky Stenhouse, Ryan Blaney and Cole Whitt made contact and spun coming out of Turn 4.

Martin Truex Jr., who sat on the pole for the race, won that race off pit road, followed

by Harvick, Busch, Bowyer and Logano.

On the restart, Truex and Busch got out front before the cautions started coming more and more quickly.

Ryan Newman hit the wall on Lap 367, with Jamie McMurray and Larson sustaining damage as well.

Busch won that race off pit road, the first he had led up to that point in the race.

He wouldn’t give it up, either.

On Lap 376, Busch got

away on the restart, with Truex, Hamlin and Keselowski following behind.

Then, just 13 laps later, David Ragan spun in Turn 4 to bring out yet another caution and bunched the field up once again.

Truex had trouble on the left side of his car on the pit stop and fell from second to ninth.

Busch maintained the lead, with Hamlin, Harvick, Logano and Elliott behind him.

Elliott went three-wide on the Lap 393 restart to jump to second place as Busch got away once again.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. spun out and hit the wall to bring out another caution on Lap 395.

On the ensuing greenwhite-checkered restart, Busch was able to get away for the final time, with Elliott close behind.

But Elliot could not catch Busch before the checkered flag fell.

The first two stages of the race didn’t seem as though it would be one to come down to an overtime finish.

Logano dominated early on, passing Truex on Lap 38 and, while Aric Almirola came charging through the field to second place, Logano won the first stage.

Logano, Kurt Busch and Bowyer traded the lead over the second stage, but Logano passed Bowyer on Lap 193 and would hold it for the final seven laps of Stage Two to win the second stage.

Martin Truex led the most laps on the night with 121, followed by Kurt Busch with 98, then Logano with 92, Bowyer with 45 and Kyle Busch with 36.

Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today.

He can be reached at wfellin@ powhatantoday.com.

Teammates Bell, Gragson dominate pack in ToyotaCare 250

By Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell drives a Toyota.

Naturally, so does his teammate, Noah Gragson.

Bell had a mirror full of Gragson’s Toyota emblem for the final 78 laps of the race, but Bell was able to hold off

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Gragson to win the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway Friday.

It was Bell’s first win of the 2018 Xfinity Series season and his second win of his career. He led 120 laps on the night.

While Bell and Gragson are both JGR cars, Bell viewed it as driver against driver in the closing laps.

“The word ‘teammate’ goes

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out the window when you’re going for a win,” Bell said.

“Track position is what won me the race. [Gragson] probably had a better long-run car than I did. I tried to run my race and run as fast as I could. If he got me, he got me.”

Bell first took the lead from pole-sitter Cole Custer on Lap 44 and held it to Lap 68, when Daniel Hemric took it for the

next 11 laps.

Hemric won Stage One, but he came out second to Bell on the ensuing pit stops.

John Hunter Nemechek, along with a handful of other cars, stayed out after the end of the first stage of the race and Nemechek was able to lead for 36 laps.

Bell caught Nemechek on Lap 116 and overtook the No.

42 car in the outside lane, with Emporia native Elliott Sadler following close behind.

On Lap 132, Sadler caught and passed Bell to take the lead and win Stage Two. Hemric, who looked like the dominant car early on, had a tire going down and eventually went flat just prior to the end of Stage Two. He hit the wall and damaged his car, fell

behind and wasn’t a factor for the rest of the race. He finished 29th.

On the restart to begin Stage Three, Sadler, Gragson and Bell went three-wide through Turn 1 and Turn 2. Gragson threaded the needle through the middle and took the lead.

It was Gragson’s first Xfinity see TEAMMATES, pg. 9

Taylor’s big blast lifts C-feds over Hanover

By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis and Patrick Henry took home hard-earned victories on the softball field on Friday night, with the Confederates topping Hanover 3-0 and the Patriots outlasting Atlee 1-0.

Lee-Davis (6-1), took the road victory over Hanover (6-2) thanks to a fifth-inning threerun home run from shortstop Lauren Taylor. McKenna Mehlbrech led off the inning by legging out an infield single.

Madison McLaughlin followed with intentions of moving Mehlbrech into scoring position with a bunt, but was able to draw a walk from Hanover starter Ellen Palya.

When Taylor stepped up to bat, she received simple advice from head coach Jackie Davis, who was looking to unlock her junior’s potential at the plate.

“I just went up to bat and had a talk with coach [Davis],” Taylor said. She said, ‘Clear your head and just get on base,’ and that’s what I did.”

It took only one swing for Taylor to accomplish her mission, as Palya’s first pitch of the at bat went right down the middle, and Taylor sent it hard over the center-field fence.

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Patrick Henry senior Hailey Thomas slides home safely for the only run of the game as Charlotte Mitchell and Riley Dull combined for a shutout in the Patriots’ 1-0 win over visiting Atlee Friday. It was Patrick Henry’s first win over the Raiders since 2015.

Hanover was unable to poised to chip away at the Lee- the inning with a single. Two answer in the bottom half of Davis lead in the sixth. Senior batters later, Julia Mardigian the fifth inning, but looked catcher Lauren Hughes led off looked to ground into a poten-

tially inning-ending double play, but Taylor and second baseman Carlee Harding were unable to connect on the initial throw, allowing both runners to be safe. A Savannah Henley wild pitch moved both runners into scoring position, but the sophomore followed by recording a strikeout and forcing a groundout to end the inning.

Henley struck out seven batters and received outstanding help on defense to put away the Hawks and earn the road victory. “[Henley] did a great job tonight of throwing strikes and allowing her defense to make plays. When they did get a big hit, she was able to keep her composure and get out of the inning without giving up anything,” Davis said. “That’s a testament to her and her trusting her defense and everyone working together to get through it.”

Patrick Henry’s victory over Atlee was the school’s first over the Hanover County rival in three years and came thanks to a fifth-inning squeeze bunt from Delaney Nuckols. Hailey Thomas led off the inning with a single, and advanced to third on a sacrifice bunt and a field-

er’s choice. When Nuckols laid the bunt down the third base line, Thomas saw traffic in front of her, but was able to truck her way down the line.

“I was looking straight forward and there were a bunch of people right there and all I was thinking about was how was I going to get to home plate,” Thomas said.

The ball was fielded and an attempt at a play at the plate was made, but Atlee catcher Emily Friel dropped the throw home, allowing Thomas to score the game’s lone run.

Charlotte Mitchell and Riley Dull continued their in game rotation for Patrick Henry (7-2), and both continuously shut down the Atlee (6-4) bats, combining to allow only three hits. Mitchell struck out seven batters in 4-1/3 innings of work while Dull struck out three over the final 2-2/3.

“It’s been our game plan all year,” Patrick Henry coach Lance LeStourgeon said about the rotation. “Earlier in the year we had the conversation that it’s not about now, it’s about the long run. Our pitchers know that and they’re on the same page.”

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game 3-0 over the Confederates.

“His velocity looked good, his breaking ball looked good.

He’s the senior guy that’s the number one on the staff,” head coach Charlie Dragum said of son Jack. “We’re pretty deep on the mound, but for him to go out and give us seven is awesome.”

Nick Zona went two-forthree for the Hawks, scoring a run, while Sam Lipscomb and Will Bowles each drove in runs for Hanover.

The Hawks are now 6-4 after beginning the season with four straight losses. Lee-Davis fell to 6-6.

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Series start and first time ever racing at Richmond Raceway.

“It’s great to finish second in my first race,” he said. “I wanted to win there at the end. I just couldn’t hold myself to roughing him up too badly. We just came up a little short. I’m just thankful for the opportunity.”

Justin Allgaier spun along the frontstretch with 82 laps to go in the race to bring out what

would be the final caution of the race.

Gragson and Bell battled on the ensuing restart, with Bell getting the best of his teammate soon thereafter.

As the top cars navigated through lapped traffic, Gragson didn’t let Bell get away and was right on his teammate’s bumper with 13 laps to go.

Gragson said that he found something at the end of the second stage on aged tires and gave it a shot against Bell.

But, Gragson’s attempt fell

short and his spotter advised him not to give it another try too early.

“I wish I could go back and try it again,” he said.

He made several attempts to pass Bell in the waning laps, the best chance of which came in Turn 4 with 11 laps to go, but Bell was able to power past him on the top.

Sadler finished third and won the Dash 4 Cash’s $100,000 prize money, but a win at his home track still eluded him.

“It’s so good to run here at

my home track,” Sadler said.

“We just got a little too tight there at the end.”

Sadler maintained his Xfinity Series points lead by 29 points over Bell.

Matt Tifft finished fourth, Austin Cindric was fifth, Custer was sixth, followed by Ryan Truex, Jeremy Clements, Ryan Reed and Brandon Jones.

Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today.

He can be reached at wfelling@ powhatantoday.com.

we’ve won the ones we’re supposed to win,” Hart explained.

“Now let’s win a couple that maybe we’re not supposed to.

Then, all of a sudden, you turn an average season into a very good season.”

Meanwhile at Hanover, the Hawks scored a run in three consecutive innings after struggling to convert with runners on base early, while Jack Dragum struck out 10 Lee-Davis batters for a complete game shutout as Hanover won its sixth straight

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supported us year after year with their signature event [Casino Night].”

“For the 2018 event,” Johnson, Casino Night chairman, said, “the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville added an electronic bidding feature where the attendees could bid from their mobile device on our silent auction items. This feature was a great success and allowed the attendees more time with the Casino Night activities.”

Since the Rotary started Casino Night, over $400,000 has been donated, according to Hedrick.

“In the first years we were

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Sampson, 511438, is a 7-month-old male neutered domestic long-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Sampson is a sweet boy that came to the shelter as a stray. He is quiet, but also friendly. Sampson is well litter-trained and keeps his living area clean. He seems like he will work well as an indoor/outdoor cat. Sampson should be compatible with anyone. Duke, 507078, is a 3-year-old male neutered hound.

He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Duke is your prototypical hound -- full of playful energy. He is a pure runner when he wants to play. Duke also does great with other dogs. He does very well on the leash. Duke will benefit having an owner that likes to stay active. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/ Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

sharing those funds with other organizations, and, of course, the event raised a lot less. As the event itself has grown, and we are the only nonprofit to reap the benefits of this event, the organization has grown.

We’ve received anywhere from $25,000 to almost $40,000 each year,” she added.

This year’s whopping donation, Hedrick said, “is one of the highest amounts we have ever received. If it’s not the highest, it’s the second highest we’ve received in this event.”

While Casino Night is a Mechanicsville Rotary Clubsponsored event, Hedrick said the staff and board of directors of Hanover Safe Place “heavily participate, and I think that’s

why we’ve been able to support this event. It is a Mechanicsville Rotary event, but it’s also Hanover Safe Place.”

“Our staff and board highly participate in the planning and execution of the event as well.

It’s really a great partnership between the two organizations,” she said.

Johnson said the Rotary is already looking ahead to next year. “We look forward to the 2019 event where we will celebrate our 20th anniversary of Casino Night and having Hanover Safe Place as our major benefactor.”

For more information about the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville, visit www. mechanicsvillerotary.org.