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Michael Lenzi and Sarah Castle lead 2018 Class of Hanover High

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ECHANICSVILLE – Michael Lenzi Jr. is graduating from Hanover High School as valedictorian with a 4.78 (4.77778) grade point average.

The salutatorian is Sarah Castle with a 4.73 GPA. Lenzi, the son of Denise and Michael Lenzi of Mechanicsville, has been very involved in the music

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programs at Hanover High.

They include: Orchestra (HHS concertmaster, Central Regional Orchestra, Senior Regional Orchestra, AllCounty Orchestra, Richmond Youth Symphony Program,

Orchestra Leadership Team, and student tutor).

He has served as vice president/treasurer and Board member lead of Tri-M; vice president and secretary of the French National Honor

Society; and creator and president of the Math Club.

He was a member of the BETA Club, National Honor Society, French Club, Unplugged Club, Student Advisory Council (SAC), Psychology Club, Soaring Hawk and Junior Marshall, and tennis team.

Lenzi has been honored with awards from the Metro Richmond STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Fair and Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS), where he represented Oak Knoll Middle School and Hanover High School.

He also won awards at Christopher Newport University’s annual Regional see HANOVER pg. 7

Tradition at Faire includes some vendors

By Lorie Foley Ashland Strawberry Faire ASHLAND – The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a tradition not only for families, but also long-time vendors like the Clay Springs Ruritan Club.

Clay Springs Ruritan Club Donald Loving, a long-time member of the Clay Springs Ruritan Club, remembers the first Ashland Strawberry Faire in 1982. “We brought a ring toss game for the kids when the Faire was held on the R-MC football field,” Loving said.

Clay Springs Ruritan Club was chartered in 1962 with the mission of fellowship, goodwill and community service.

“We raise money and then give it to the rescue squad, fire department, ACES, Christmas Mother, and other community groups,” said Loving.

In recent years, the club has donated a $1,000 scholarship to

Are big plans in the works for the Route 33 area?

By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER — The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is searching for a better method of staying informed when it comes to board notifications on upcoming rezoning requests and Comprehensive Plan changes.

Planning director David Maloney outlined the current

system at a recent meeting of the Community Development Committee, and heard concerns from some members that major rezoning projects are sometimes, taking them by surprise.

Maloney said his department employs a detailed process once an application is received in order to ensure critical information is contained in the request.

While Planning Commission members receive full packets regarding the applications, board members receive a “name, rank and serial type” summary.

“What we’re here to do is to ask you to give us some guidance as to what you would like to see in terms of applications that are being filed and how we communicate that information to you,” Maloney said.

He suggested keeping the same system but providing more details in those reports to board members, similar to the staff reports they receive at board meetings.

“That will provide some insight into details of what’s been filed even though you don’t receive the full application packet,” Maloney said.

Past boards have requested full see ROUTE 33, pg. 5

a Hanover high school senior.

Since the mid 1980s, Clay Springs Ruritan Club members have been grilling hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs for Faire guests in all kinds of weather. “We do pretty well at the Faire,” Loving said.

Haley’s Honey Tonya Haley has been bringing her Virginia harvested honey to the Ashland Strawberry Faire for 15 years.

“Haley’s Honey is a family business, and our honey comes from bees who pollinate locally grown blackberries, clover, watermelon, squash, cantaloupe and butter beans,” Haley said.

New this year, Haley is bringing strawberry honey to the Faire.

In two weeks, Haley’s Honey is expanding its business in Hopewell to include the production of honey wine, see FAIRE pg. 2 Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

Planning director David Maloney displays an example of the type of summary currently provided to board members regarding upcoming zoning cases.

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Asked why she has been coming to the Faire so long, she said “The Faire is a familyoriented event, it is well-organized, and there are a variety of vendors.”

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backyard barbecue. For others, there’s only one place to be on this solemn day reserved to recognize service members who gave their lives for their country.

The Hanover Veterans Memorial held its 11th Memorial Day ceremony last week, and, from all indications,

it drew record crowds.

U.S. Air Force (retired) Gen. William Jones provided the keynote speech at the celebration, which drew veterans, local officials and citizens who gathered to show appreciation for the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. He served all over

the world during his military service.

After retirement from the Air Force, Jones became a corporate pilot and volunteer high school track coach and serves in the Hanover County Concert Band. see VETERANS, pg. 7

mother and son, make up the team for “A Thing for Towels.”

They specialize in crocheted kitchen towels, plastic bag holders, dishcloths and kitchen angels. Her son makes “goodie gloves,” an oven mitt stuffed with baking mix and a spatula.

“We think the Faire is great … we try to stay in the same place every year because our repeat customers seek us out,” says Stetler.

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Wood That Walks Don Varner has been bringing his walking sticks to the Ashland Strawberry Faire for at least eight years. “I do really well at the Faire,” Varner said.

Varner whittles walking sticks with a pocket knife, carving objects in wood that he picks up in New Kent County.

No two sticks are alike. “I look at the wood and go from there; I let the wood speak to me,” Varner added. His favorite types of hardwood are birch, beach, poplar and maple.

Varner served in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam, so he honors his fellow veterans by offering to nail service emblems onto their walking sticks.

Varner actually demonstrates his whittling at the Faire.

“People are fascinated … little kids like to watch me carve.”

ETC’s Tye Dyes William Howell has been coming to the Faire for over 20 years. “I remember when the Faire was held on the lawn and around the fountain,” said

First Baptist Church Ashland donated 100% of the proceeds from the Ashland Strawberry Faire to Operation Shoebox, an international mission service. In 2017, church volunteers packed 4,000 shoeboxes.

Howell.

Howell is an arts & crafts vendor from North Carolina who specializes in tie dye t-shirts He goes to about 100 shows every year, but never misses the Ashland Strawberry Faire.

“It’s a well-run event … I like the location around the college and I enjoy going there,” Howell said.

First Baptist Church Ashland It takes about 125 volunteers from First Baptist Church Ashland to prepare for the Faire each year.

“We always do homemade pound cake with fresh strawberries,” First Baptist member Becky Dixon said. A lot of pound cake is needed for the large crowds at the Faire.

“The strawberry shortcake from First Baptist Church is simply the best,” Mayor Jim Foley said. Many Faire guests feel the same way.

This is the 15th year that

First Baptist has been doing the Faire.

But what Dixon is most proud of is that all of the money raised from the Faire goes directly to local and international missions outside of church.

For the past two years, 100% of the funds raised have gone to Operation Shoebox, an international ministry.

Church volunteers pack shoeboxes with clothing, crayons, balls, dolls, toothbrushes, etc, and the boxes are shipped all over the world. It is a year-long project.

“In 2017, we packed over 4,000 shoeboxes,” Dixon said proudly.

The Ashland Strawberry Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. For more information, visit www.

AshlandStrawberryFaire.com.

The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a 501c3 organization.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Acres Lane, Montpelier.

May 22

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Greenwood Church Road, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of McClelland Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 8200 block of Carter Lane, Mechanicsville.

Uttering was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 11400 block of Walsinghamtown Court, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 16300 block of Green

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7500 block of Madison Estates Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Sutlers Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 14000 block of Windmill Drive, Montpelier.

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

first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10900 block of Lewistown Road/Washington Highway.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3400 block of Creighton Road east bound to Interstate 295 South.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Civil Road.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3400 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11200 block of Old Ridge Road, Doswell.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7900 block of Bear Grass Lane.

Breaking and entering to a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 7000 block of Daffodil Road.

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

Hit and run, personal injury, were reported in the 13000 block of Spring Road, Rockville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6500 bock of Creighton Road/ Sledds Lane Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11600 block of Lakeridge Parkway.

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Inhaling drugs was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Lee Davis Road.

Simple assault was reported in the 11000 block of Linderwood Drive.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals FRANCES HARRIS LAMM Frances Harris Lamm, 97, a resident of Cape Coral, Florida, since December 2017, formerly of Richmond, passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018, in Cape Coral, Florida. She was born April 4, 1921, in Lynchburg, to Julian and Blanch Harris, now deceased. She is survived by three loving children, Julia Rew of Cape Coral, Florida, Gloria Stagg (William) of Cape Coral, Florida, LAMM and Montpelier, and James Lamm of Cape Coral, Florida; five grandchildren, Tommy, Tricia, Jameson, Derek and Richard; one great-grandchild, as well as four great-great-grandchildren. Frances was preceded in death by four siblings, James Harris, Elizabeth Riley, Mary Caldwell and Virginia Roberts.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of The American Cancer Society, 4575 Via Royale, #110, Ft. Myers, FL 33919. Friends are invited to send condolences via the online guestbook, which can be found at www.MullinsMemorial.com.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cape Coral is entrusted with final care.

FRANK G. TAYLOR Frank G. Taylor, 93, of Ashland, passed away on May 25, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita K. Taylor; and grandson, Ralph F. Taylor Jr. Frank retired from the Virginia State Highway Department with over 30 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Frank was a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his TAYLOR children, Sandra T. Mills (Russell), Deborah T. Greene (Jimmy) and Ralph F. Taylor (Audrey); five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion, 211 Hanover Ave., Ashland, VA 23005. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

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Randolph-Macon College in Ashland conducted commencement ceremonies on Saturday at Day Field. A record number of graduates – 340 – received diplomas.

The photo above shows a sea of graduates as well as the crowd attending the event.

At left, Elizabeth E. Kiss, president of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, was the keynote speaker. At right, Sean Michael Ryan, Class of 2018, was the senior speaker. For more on the ceremonies, go to https:// www.rmc.edu/campus-life/ parents/commencement.

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The emotions of the day are shown with the expressions displayed by Randolph-Macon College graduates during commencement ceremonies. Laughing and smiling are proof of the success they enjoyed.

Photos submitted by Tom Harris

In the photo at left, Curt Shaffer and Charlie Udriet are shown with Susan Clark. The others are Becky Newcomb, Casey Lawrence, Janie Hayes, Kayla DaNapoli, and Megan Pembroke.

Emergency Communications recognizes outstanding officers HANOVER -- Hanover County honored its Emergency Communications Officers in a recognition ceremony recently held at the County Administration Building.

The Honorable Sean Davis, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, read and presented Curt Shaffer, director of the Public Safety Emergency Communications Department, with a Proclamation honoring the Hanover Public Safety Communications Officers for their dedication, service and sacrifice during National Telecommunicators Week.

The board of supervisors establishes the second week in April each year as Hanover County Emergency Communications Officer Week.

Davis, representing the board of supervisors, praised all Hanover County Emergency Communications personnel for their service, noting the stress and demands placed on them each and every day, along with the great job they do.

During this ceremony, Susan Clark was honored as Hanover County Emergency Communications Officer of the Year for 2017.

Clark is a graduate of Orange County High School and has been a member of Hanover County Emergency Communications since September 2016.

Clark previously worked as a dispatcher

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packets for each application for all supervisors, but that policy changed several years ago, and, currently, only board members whose district contains the application location receive full packets.

“The staff is here to accommodate your desires as a board,” Maloney said.

“We don’t want information overload, but obviously we’re at information underload,” assistant county administrator Frank Harksen said.

with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. She was nominated by her supervisors because of her outstanding dedication, professionalism and leadership ability.

“Susan, from the start, has contributed to the continued success of our agency by adding her skills and experience to our overall operation.

She has brought a great deal of knowledge with the use of the VCIN System (Virginia Criminal Information Network), providing short cuts and tips on use of the system. She makes herself available for extra shifts and will always volunteer to assist when we need additional staffing. We are extremely proud of her service to our department, our user agencies and to the citizens of Hanover County,” Charlie Udriet, deputy director of Emergency Communications, said.

Udriet also announced that Clark has been chosen as the Communications Officer of the Year for the State of Virginia by the State Chapter of APCO (Association of Public Safety Communications Officials) and was being honored this month at the annual conference in Virginia Beach.

The department also honored Megan Pembroke for Individual Performance during a critical incident for a medical emergency involving a co-worker’s family member.

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Chair Sean Davis, Henry District, cited a current rezoning involving 233 acres off Route 33 near the Holly Farms Plant.

The application is scheduled to proceed to the Planning Commission next month for consideration, and at least one community meeting has been held with adjoining neighbors.

But Davis said many in the area are unaware of this massive project that will increase the county’s size by “the size of Ashland,” in Davis’ words.

“I think there’s some confusion with the big development proposed

Performance during a critical incident involving a shooting at the Ashland Walmart in February 2017 were Communications Officers Kim Kinker, Donald Reamer, Megan Pembroke, Lindsey Palmen, Zach Hazelwood and Judson Smith.

Their performance was one the finest examples of how emergency communications personnel work together during a time of crisis and performed as a great team during such a stressful event.

Senior Communications Officer Diane Branch was recognized as the Communications Training Officer of the Year for 2017 and Supervisor Casey Lawrence was recognized as the Supervisor of the Year for 2017.

Communications Officer Kayla DeNapoli received the seventh annual Heins “Dedication to Duty” award for receiving the highest number of peer recognition cards for 2017. This award is named after Retired Director Phil Heins who was present for the award. Several personnel were recognized for their years of service: Katie Sprouse and Lindsey Palmen (10 years), Nancy Langley, Casey Lawrence and Eddie Eacho (15 years), Janie Hayes and Becky Newcomb (20 years), Cheryl Buchanan and Arlene Sharpe (25 years).

The department also recognized Communications Officers Ar’Kea McDowney, Diane Branch and Becky Newcomb for their out-

on Route 33. My planning commissioner said he hadn’t seen this,” Davis said. “That doesn’t mean he didn’t see the application … but he may not know what it entails.”

In any case, Davis expressed concern that a project as big as Lake District, the Route 33 project, should have more time for board members than the 70 days now remaining before the case could be heard by supervisors.

“This is going to the Planning Commission in June and coming to the board in July,” Davis said. “You

standing performance utilizing the department’s automated Emergency Police, Fire and Medical Dispatch Protocols for having the highest annual EMD/EFD/EPD scores for 2017.

Also attending among elected officials, county departments and agencies was the Honorable Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District; the Honorable Trip Chalkley, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Hanover; Cecil R. Harris Jr., county administrator; Jim Taylor, deputy county administrator.

Col. Dave Hines, sheriff, Hanover County; Capt. Kenny Epling, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office; Capt. Stanley Cook and Capt. Mark Bennett; Pamunkey Regional Jail; Chief Jethro Piland, Fire Chief Hanover County; Assistant Chief Robbie Phipps, Hanover County.

Amy Ash, deputy director, Human Resources, Hanover County; Kevin Nelsen, director, Information Technology, Hanover County; and Chief Jeff Parker, chief of Animal Control, Hanover County.

For more information about Hanover County Public Safety Emergency Communications, call Charlie Udriet, deputy director of Emergency Communications, at 804-365-6311.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

can’t have a board member looking at plans 65 days before the possibility of coming before the board for a project that is the size of the Town of Ashland,” Davis concluded.

County administrator Rhu Harris said complete applications are sent to every Planning Commissioner meeting days after it is filed.

Supervisors receive a cursory summary on those applications that sometimes is too brief.

Several members of the committee said more information is needed for both officials and the citizens affected by the changes.

Maloney said the area of contact of affected neighboring properties could be extended to ensure citizens who may have interest in the case can voice their concerns.

The mixed use application for Lake District was filed by Marchetti Properties in December and outlined a development that features more than 2,000 apartments, 700 town homes and 130 single family residences. Plans include a grocery store, hotel and movie theatre in addition to office space.

The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. June 21 in the board room.

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CALENDAR | News, & Listings Sunday, June 10 The Grief Support Group will meet at 5 p.m. in Room 164 of the Cool Spring Baptist Church on Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville.

This will be the last session until September. It also is the last video

of the series of 13, so when the meetings resume in September the series will start over. There is no rule about where you begin in this discussion. Each video is self-contained and you can start at any point in the series. You are not required to

be attending Cool Spring Church.

All who are traveling the journey of grief are welcome. The last session is entitled “What Do I Live for Now?” Participants will: 1) Learn why moving forward is a necessity; 2) Why it’s a process; and 3) Why peace and

pain will always coexist. For more Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in information, call Jerry or Patsi Deans Beaverdam. All veterans, Post, SAL at 804-402-2031. and Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be conMonday, June 11 American Legion Post 90 will tacted at 804-746-4734. meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaverdam

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Saturday, Sept. 29

There were five and now there are three

The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1973 will hold its 45th reunion at Creamfield Farm in Mechanicsville. The event will be catered by Smokey Bottom BBQ. Organizers are in need of address/ phone updates for classmates and in search of “1970s era” faculty members that would like to take part in the reunion. Invitations will be mailed soon. Those interested are asked to contact Dale Carter Anderson at 804-643-3509 or email danderson@cfpm.comcastbiz.net or Mary Pusey Cox at 804- 7810508 or email ccoxjr10@aol.com.

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

I’ll hold to those memories and relive moments through photos. Writing and fighting back tears is oddly therapeutic.

Band trips, school dances, graduation, college, employment, marriage, children, grandchildren and retirement filled in the years as some of us went our separate ways. Then an event like a parent’s death would bring us together again -- even if only through calls and cards.

Technology then provided an outlet for each to stay in touch, without worrying about someone’s schedule or responsibilities. We all turned to social media, and, then, as our 40-year reunion approached (2014), a couple of us went to a minireunion in 2011.

We were Baby Boomers, all born in 1956.

Alice had been ill, so her death, while still heartbreaking, wasn’t as surprising as Pam’s passing last week. Both were mothers and grandmothers.

Alice had been an elementary school teacher and Pam was an RN. They loved their families with such great devotion and dedicated their lives to their work.

Last Wednesday was filled with sadness and a

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lice, Cindy, Leah, Pam and I first met in junior high school (grades 7 through 8 -- before the middle school concept was implemented in my hometown). Our friendship grew stronger as we entered high school, with all of us being members of the marching band.

We didn’t have some cute or cool name (like the “Pink Ladies” from the movie “Grease). We were five friends who shared many laughs and mischievous moments (yes, we were known for Halloween pranks like “TP’ing” a teacher’s house).

We had slumber parties where we’d stay up all night listening to the hits of the 1970s, eating junk food, and, of course, talking about boys. Back then, you could make prank calls because Caller ID didn’t exist.

Growing up in a small town had some advantages, especially the hangouts like sitting on the curb of two popular drive-ins.

We would circle the block in the downtown repeatedly to see who was out and about.

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numb feeling. Where had the years gone and how was it that there had been five and now there are three?

We seem too young to have experienced two significant losses in just over a year.

When I learned about Pam’s death Tuesday night, my mind swirled with disbelief and attempts to focus on the many good times -- and there were many. She hosted the after-party the night of our Senior Prom. I’m not sure why that came to mind as I tried to reconcile what had happened to her.

As we prepare to say goodbye to Pam, I’m blessed in knowing that the last few years were filled with texts ending with “Love you.”

Cindy, Leah and I will continue to share stories of when there were five.

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Saturday, Oct. 20 The 1978 Class of Lee-Davis High School will hold its 40th reunion at The Via Club at Pebble Creek in Mechanicsville. As arrangements continue to progress, invitations will be arriving soon.

For details, go to Facebook (LeeDavis Class of 1978), or contact Judi Craft Culver at judi.culver@ gmail.com or 804-387-6153.

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High School Mathematics Contest, representing Hanover High.

Lenzi is an Eagle Scout and also earned the Bronze and Gold Palms. He has held the offices of senior patrol leader (twice), assistant patrol leader (twice), troop instructor, historian, and librarian.

He has served as a junior counselor at the Richmond SPCA and was a member of the Hanover Youth Service Council.

He served as a Hanover County election page and was a summer intern in the Biology Department at VCU. Lenzi studied second foreign language at the University of Richmond.

He is a member of the Church of the Redeemer.

He also has volunteered for numerous community causes.

Lenzi said he “will be at Princeton University where I will study neuroscience (computational cognitive) to improve the lives of others.

“Princeton is a worldrenowned research university where I will obtain an education I have always hoped for.

To all those who dream big, like I did, know that, through hard work and perseverance,

you can do it!”

As for his high school years, he said: “I would like to thank Hanover County and those who are involved with its educational system, particularly the teachers I have studied under. It was their dedication that supported my admittance into Princeton University and into the Ivy League, a goal of mine from early childhood, and I am grateful.”

“The Hanover High School Class of 2018 has been competitive, so to be valedictorian is a privilege,” he added. “I made many sacrifices and educationally pushed myself to achieve my goal of attending an Ivy League university. I am honored to be a Princetonian and will seize the opportunities presented to me. Carpe diem!”

Castle is the daughter of Stephen and Sheri Castle of Mechanicsville.

She was a member of the National Honor Society, BETA Club, Character Education Club, Hawk Ambassadors, and Tri-M. She served as secretary and a committee leader of the Music Honor Society, and was a section leader in the Hanover High School Wind Ensemble.

She also was a member of the Hanover High School Jazz Ensemble and Hanover High School Marching Band, where she served as drum major.

In her community, she has

been the principal flute for the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, and a member of local, state, regional, and national flute competitions.

Castle was a Gold Award recipient in the Girl Scouts; and a member of the Derbyshire Baptist Church Youth Choir and Handbells, and Classical Revolution RVA performer.

She will be attending the University of Illinois and double majoring in music performance and psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience. She also will be studying flute with Dr. Jonathan Keeble.

“I am grateful to have been taught the value in working my hardest. For that, and for my success, I owe my teachers, my classmates, and my community a great deal of credit and thanks,” Castle said.

“I am optimistic for the future, because I know the hard-working spirit instilled in my classmates and I will allow us to continue to be successful, no matter where we may continue our journeys. My fellow students have pushed me to become the best version of myself I can be, both intellectually and personally.

It is an honor to graduate with such successful, supportive, fun-loving, and truly friendly peers. I am proud to have been a Hawk!”

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Jones talked about a group of students questioned regarding the meaning of Memorial Day. He said they responded, “That’s the day the pool opens.”

“For those of us here, this day certainly has a deeper meaning,” Jones said. “It’s the one day each year set aside to honor men and women who died in service of our country.”

Originally called Decoration Day to honor fallen soldiers from the Civil War, the holiday’s origins date back to 1868.

Jones recalled the dedication of the Hanover Veterans Memorial more than a decade ago. “This memorial is a place for remembrance and reflection.”

He shared his memories of his visits to the Memorial, and the thousands of stories that accompany each memorial brick at the site.

He spoke of Kenneth Clodfelter, a young Hanoverian killed in the attack on the U.S. Cole, and reflected on the impact that each death represented.

“I know there were many families in Hanover County touched by war,” Jones said.

“Our presence here today is testament that we will never forget the sacrifice of those who, in the words of President Lincoln, gave the last full measure of devotion.”

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Brigadier General William Jones, above, presented the keynote address.

Dan Johnson, chairman of the Hanover Veterans Memorial Committee, emceed the event that is sponsored by Hanover County Parks and Recreation. American Legion Post 175 and VFW Post 9808 also participated in the service, highlighted by a rifle salute from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office’s Color Guard that featured deputies who have served in various services.

The Hanover Concert Band provided patriotic music but missed one of its members for this performance.

“Some say they sound better without me,” Jones joked.

A number of Hanover officials attended the ceremony, including board of supervisors and school board members, administrators and other elected officials.

All noted a solemn significance that accompanies

Memorial Day in Hanover County, a community that values and appreciates those who served or continue to serve at posts around the world and closer to home.

“It’s great to see people out here who are not veterans, like me, celebrating our veterans.

I’m so proud of my fellow Hanoverians for showing what this holiday is truly about,” said South Anna supervisor Wayne Hazzard.

“It’s a great representation of what’s great about Hanover,” said school board member Bob Hundley who attended the service with his father.

“You have to get earlier and earlier each year,” said board colleague Roger Bourassa. “It’s so important to honor those who served this country.”

Another supervisor said the large crowd is a positive sign. “I think people are more patriotic in 2018 and this is a great sign of that. They know the true meaning of Memorial Day is to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we can enjoy the freedoms we sometimes take for granted,” said Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor supervisor.

Board chair Sean Davis, Henry District, said Hanoverians recognize the responsibility of every citizen to respect and remember on this solemn holiday. “It’s the duty of a grateful nation to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice,” Davis said.

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VHSL Class 5 sofball semifinal: at Glen Allen H.S. 10:00 a.m.

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Hanover girls almost finish fourth in state One event left in rain-plagued Group 4 championships; Atlee boys 2nd in Group 5 meet “The girls were just really good,” Firth said. “Every kid that competed today scored, which is pretty amazing. … I couldn’t ask for anything more for the kids.”

Hanover’s boys were led over the weekend by their 1,600 relay team of Isaiah Williams, Matt Cole Myers, Khaliq McQueen and Khalil Reid, which finished second. Joel Bowers finished fourth in the 400 and Myers finished seventh in the 800.

Patrick Henry athletes also scored in the state meet. The Patriot girls 3,200 relay team of Alycia Richardson, Hailey Draper, Caroline Joyce and Emmy Joyce finished sixth.

Cedrick Carter led the Patrick Henry boys with an eighth in the shot put.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor HARRISONBURG – The weather made a mess of things at the Class 3/4 combined track and field championships at Harrisonburg High School last weekend.

Heavy rains and local flooding forced the postponement of most events until Sunday.

Even then the championships are not completely finished: the pole vault competition was postponed until Tuesday after this edition went to press.

Despite that, the two Hanover County teams in the Class 4 competition had a good weekend, with Hanover’s girls in fourth place after Sunday and it’s boys in 13th place – with a chance to rise into the top 10 once the pole vault competition finished.

“It was a mess,” said Hanover head track and field coach Rich Firth. “I have never seen rain, thunder, lightning [like that.]

The first two days were nonstop torrent. I don’t mean drizzle – pouring rain, torrential downpours, local flooding.

There was nothing you could do about it. It was just horrendous weather.”

Sunday was an improvement over the two days originally scheduled for the meet.

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Atlee’s Cason Gardner set a meet record with a 6 foot, 8 inch win in the boys high jump in the Class 5 championships Friday.

Sunday it just drizzled most of the time, allowing events to proceed, though not without significant squeegeeing, especially of the jump runways, pads and pits.

But the athletes rallied. Rachel Crytser brought Hanover its second state cham-

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pionship in school history in the 1,600-meter run, which she won in 5:09.62.

“Times went out the window today – windy, cold, rainy – so it was all about place,” Firth said. “She had the lead from the gun. She controlled the race from wire to wire. She

was never challenged.”

Makenzie Joiner finished second in the 400 and third in the 800 – just a second ahead of Crytser, who finished fourth in the event. Kayvon Bagby finished fourth in the 100 hurdles and Deysia Oakcrum sixth in the long jump.

The Hawk girls’ two qualifying relay teams also did well.

The 400 relay team of Mogan Ferguson, Morgan Crocker, Oakcrum and Bagby finished second and the 1,600 relay team of Shelly Underwood, Crytser, Joiner and Ferguson finished eighth.

Class 5 championships NEWPORT NEWS – Atlee’s boys, led by Cason Gardner and William Chapman, finished second in the Class 5 outdoor track and field championships at Todd Stadium Saturday.

Atlee finished behind L.C. Bird – the Region 5B champion – with 53 points to the 94 amassed by the Skyhawks. LeeDavis’ boys finished 13th with 16 points.

On the girls’ side see HANOVER, pg. 9

R-MC one of last four teams standing in World Series

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Phil Stanton/Randolph-Macon College

Randolph-Macon tripped on the front step of the NCAA Division III World Series in Appleton, Wisconsin, with an opening loss to Misericordia, but the Yellow Jackets made it to the last day of pool play – one of the last four Division III teams still playing – before being ousted by the eventual national champion, the University of Texas-Tyler on May 28.

The Yellow Jackets, in their first trip to the World Series, ended up with a respectable 3-2 record in the World Series, a program record for most wins in a year with 38, and a No. 3 ranking nationally in the final ABCA/Collegiate Baseball and for D3baseball.com/NCBWA polls.

Randolph-Macon’s losses in the double-elimination tournament were close. The seriesopening loss to Misericordia was by a margin of 4-2 on Friday, May 25. The Yellow Cougars a 14-6 loss early that Jackets trounced Oswego Sunday morning.

11-4 that Saturday and repaid That brought up TexasMisericordia by handing the Tyler later the same day,

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Nansemond River dominated the field with 95 points, nearly 30 points more than secondplace Stone Bridge. Lee-Davis was 19th with 13.5 points and Atlee was 22nd with nine.

Gardner set a meet record in the high jump with a leap of 6 feet, 8 inches. Chapman won his event with a vault of 15 feet, 6 inches. Gardner also finished fourth in the long jump and fifth in the 400. Ahmad Richardson finished third in the 300 hurdles and sixth in the 110 hurdles. John Thumma and John Duegaw finished third and

eighth, respectively in the pole vault. Kameron Helmlinger finished eighth in the 3,200.

The Raiders had two relay teams that scored. Their 1,600 relay team of Ian Sellors, Conor Helmick, Colby Burcham and Matthias Cannon finished fourth; and their 400 relay team of Ryan Konecny, Helmick, Alan Williams and Gardner finished seventh.

Atlee’s girls were led by Rachel Mudd, who finished fourth in the 3,200, and Khari Rucker, who finished eighth in the 800. The Raiders’ 3,200 relay team of Mudd, Emma Sudol, Olivia Valentin and Rucker finished sixth.

The Confederate boys were

Players and fans stand for the National Anthem prior to a Randolph-Macon game at the NCAA Division III World Series in Appleton, Wisconsin. The Yellow Jackets went 3-2 in the series, falling to eventual national champion University of Texas-Tyler.

and Randolph-Macon beat the Patriots 6-1 to set up the game to decide which of the two teams would advance to

led by Alex Slinkman and Isaac Grubbs, who finished second and seventh, respectively, in the pole vault. Jack Ikenberry finished fifth in the 3,200 and Jack Rice finished seventh in the 300 hurdles.

Megan Mann led the LeeDavis girls with a second-place finish in the discus and an eighth in the shot put. Alyssa Rice finished fourth in the pole vault.

Class 2 championship ELKTON – King William’s boys, led by William Newell and its 400-meter and 1600meter relay teams, finished 13th overall in a very soggy Class 2 state track and field champion-

Macon head coach Ray Hedrick praised his team’s progress over the past four years – backing his praise with statistics: a 125-42 record, a 2016 [Old Dominion Athletic Conference] tournament championship, a 2016 Mideast Region final appearance, a 2018 ODAC regularseason title, a 2018 South Region championship, and the final four in the 2018 DIII World Series.

“I know it’s a sad moment that we’re in right now, but those numbers … were our numbers over the last four years and our accomplishments over the last four years. The work that our senior class – our nine seniors the championship round. This in the class of 2018 – has done time, Texas-Tyler escaped with is remarkable,” Hedrick said. “I want to celebrate our instituan 8-6 win.

Afterward, Randolph- tion, our program and I want to

ship at East Rockingham High School Saturday.

Weather was a constant irritant to athletes, coaches, workers and spectators alike, but unlike the Class 3/4 championship meet a few miles away at Harrisonburg High School, the Class1/2 meet managed to be completed more or less on schedule Maggie Walker won the boys championships with 90.5 points, followed by CentralWoodstock (61), Floyd County (52), Union (42) and Gretna (33). The Cavalier boys finished with 19 points.

Newell had the best finish of the day for the Cavaliers, coming in second in the high jump

with a leap of 6 feet, 0 inches.

The Cavaliers’ 400 relay team of Davonne Johnson, Kenadre Roane, Ronaldinio Stickley and Jalen Young finished fourth overall in 45.54.

The 1,600 relay team, after some significant ground gains on the third leg by Stickley and a strong finish by Young, came in fifth in 3:42.84. Chase Fletcher and Gerald Hamilton ran the first two legs of the 1,600.

Richmond Times-Dispatch sports producer Charlie Broaddus contributed to this report.

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

celebrate our seniors, because they’ve left our program in far better shape than then found it in when they stepped on campus in the Fall of 2014.”

One of those seniors, Cole Migliorini was named to the DIII World Series AllTournament team. He batted .417 in five games (10-of-24) with three doubles, one home run, four runs scored and eight RBI. Sophomore Ryan Duphorn also merited postseason honors. He earned a spot on the D3baseball.com AllTournament Team after batting 474 in five games (9-of-19) with three doubles, four walks, four runs, five RBI and two stolen bases.

The Patriots, who had been unranked going into the Division III tournament and who, like Randolph-Macon, entered on an at-large bid, swept Texas Lutheran, 8-1 in the first game and 9-6 in the second, to claim the national title.

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

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Atlee’s William Chapman pole vaults to the state championship by clearing 15 feet, 6 inches in the Class 5 outdoor track and field championships at Todd Stadium Saturday.

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Hanover County area library programs listed Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The following upcoming programs at Hanover area libraries have been announced by Carolyn Garner, librarian of the Pamunkey Regional Library System.

Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 and 26.

Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Take part in constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on the second Tuesday of each month.

For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Drive-in Movie at the Ashland Branch Library – 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, June 15. Bring the whole family to enjoy a movie on the big screen. To make it even more special, bring a box big enough to sit in, and decorate it as a car.

Refreshments 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. Learning Microsoft Word at the Ashland Branch Library – 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 20. 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. Harry Potter Party at the Ashland Branch Library – 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21, for ages 11 to 18. Sample some Bertie Bott’s Beans, snack on a Snitch, and snap your Azkaban

mugshot while a Harry Potter movie is shown on the big screen. Call or visit the library to sign up. Snacks will be provided by Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library -- Mondays (June 11, 18 and 25) – 10 a.m. Mother Goose Storytime and 10:45 a.m.

Family Storytime 10:45 a.m.; Tuesdays (June 12, 19 and 26) 10 a.m. Toddler Storytime and 10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Hanover Branch Library FUN-ctional Books! at the Hanover Branch Library – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, for ages 9 to 18. Get creative with book spines. Make a phone holder, a purse, or a nifty hiding place. Supplies will be provided. Snacks will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Bear-y Morning Movie, Part 1 at the Hanover Branch Library – 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, June 23. Ever hear the story about the large British bear? See the book come to life. Treats will be provided by the Hanover Branch Library Friends. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Storytimes at the Hanover Branch Library -- Fridays (June 8, 15, 22 and 29) – 10:45 a.m.

Family Storytime 10:45 a.m. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at

7527 Library Drive.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library Mystery Book Club at the Montpelier Branch Library – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 11. Join in on a lively discussion about a contemporary mystery novel. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Paws to READ at the Montpelier Branch Library – 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

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. Call or visit the branch to sign up. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Movie Sing Along at the Montpelier Branch Library – 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 23. Sing along with a beloved Disney movie and enjoy Hawaiian-themed snacks and decorations. Don’t know the words? The library will provide the lyrics.

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 (June 6, 13, 20 and 27) – 10 a.m. Family Storytimes 10 a.m. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Fantastic Origami Beasts & Games at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9, for ages 9 to 18.

Learn how to make origami beasts and other crafts and play Wii games with your friends.

Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Storm the Castle! at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 14, for all ages. Storm the castle with science experiments, art projects, and lots of STEAM-y fun. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, too. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

LEGOs! at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16, for ages 5 to 12. Use your engineering skills to create a LEGO design all your own.

Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Read 2 Rover at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 18 -- Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to therapy dogs. Call or visit the library for more information or to register for this rewarding program. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Storytimes at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library -- Fridays (June 8, 15, 22 and 29) – 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 Road for more information.

Clay Springs Ruritan Club honors earth-related essay contest winners Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Three John M. Gandy Elementary School students recently won first, second and third places for an essay contest sponsored by the Clay Springs Ruritan Club in Ashland.

The essay was to be written on “Why Do We Need to Take Care of

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Gandy Elementary winners were Mia McGhan, first place; Jay Fuller, second; and Caleb Givens, third.

Their families were invited to attend the May meeting of the Clay Springs Ruritan Club.

Dinner was served, which was followed by the winning students reading their essays.

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Each winner received a monetary award, a Rudy Bear, and Certificate of Recognition for their essays.

All of the students who participated provided some great ideas to encourage family and friends to care more about our earth.

The Clay Springs Ruritan Club extended its thanks to all the students who participated.

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John M. Gandy Elementary School essay contest winners honored by the Clay Springs Ruritan Club were, from left, Mia McGhan, first place; Jay Fuller, second; and Caleb Givens, third.