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JSRCC president Canadian firm buys Bear Island to retire Sept. 1 Former owner will be responsible for operations of facility for 27 months By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER -- Over the years, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College president Dr. Gary Rhodes has become a familiar face at meetings of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. For more than a decade, Rhodes has appeared annually to update members on the happenings at the Parham Road campus that serves thousands of county residents. Last week, Rhodes made his last appearance at that podium and thanked the board for that long and cooperative relationship, and bid farewell to colleagues whom he referred to as friends. After 16 years at the helm, Rhodes and his wife are retiring, headed to a small town near Hilton Head, South Carolina, to enjoy some well deserved time off. “I will not get up a 5 o’clock in the morning any longer and text my vice presidents and ask questions like ‘So how much snow did you get in Glen Allen?’ and decide what we are going to do about the college,” Rhodes said. “Today’s a little of a nostalgic experience because I sort of feel like we’ve been brothers and sisters for my 16 years,
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Dr. Gary Rhodes has served as president of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College for 16 years. He is retiring on Sept. 1.
and I’m going off to college,” Rhodes said. “It’s been a wonderful experience here.” Rhodes and his wife owned a home on Hilton Head for several years and recently sold it to move inland to a townhouse just off the island. Anne Marie Lauranzon also will be departing after two terms as Hanover’s representatives on the JSRCC board of directors. Stephanie Chalkley has been selected to assume that position on the board, serving alongside incumbent Marc Creery. “Thank you for Anne Marie and Mark. They’ve see JSRCC, pg. 5
DOSWELL — It’s official. As reported earlier in The Mechanicsville Local, Bear Island Paper Mill is reopening its Hanover plant under new ownership. Cascades Inc., a Canadian-based manufacturing company specializing in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and paper tissue products, purchased the property for $34.2 million, and is investing $275 million toward transforming the former White Birch Mill into a lightweight recycled container board operation. Since the mill closed operations last year — costing employees about 165 jobs — efforts to market, retool, and reopen the plant began. Plants like White Birch often sit vacant for years, and officials wanted to avoid that situation. “From the moment our department heard White Birch was shutting down in May of 2017 our office has worked tirelessly with numerous potential prospects globally who were interested in the facility,” said Hanover County Economic Development director Linwood Thomas. It was all hands on deck regarding the search. “You cannot land these projects on your own and we have had strong support from the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors to Administration to Planning and Public Utilities to the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Greater Richmond Partnership,” he added. HCBOS chairman Sean Davis also noted the collaboration that enabled offi-
cials to close the deal. “The efforts of the board working as a team and the great work done by the Economic Development Department shouldn’t be underestimated,” Davis said. “Good things happen when everyone is focused on a common goal. That is exactly what happened in this situation.” The results of those coordinated efforts resulted in a successful plan THOMAS that eliminated the feared long vacancy and provides about 140 jobs. Some former employees have reported receiving calls to return to work. Thomas agreed the credit for the success can be directly attributed to that group effort. “This project has truly been a team effort in every way,” he said. And those jobs that are being created are just the type of opportunities the county is seeking: quality, high-paying positions. “The jobs that will be consistent with the White Birch operation moving forward are entry level to senior paper makers, electrical and mechanical maintenance workers along with power and waste water technicians,” Thomas said. During the 18 to 24 months required to retool and renovate the plant, White Birch will lease the facility from Cascades and continue operating its former newsprint operation.
“White Birch will lease the facility back from Cascades for the next 27 months as they feel — due to the regulatory climate — they can effectively print paper at a profit,” Thomas said. “That’s great for Hanover and Cascades, as the facility won’t sit idle and as it will immediately put people back to work and generate taxes for Hanover County. Cascades can generate income from the leaseback while their paper machines are being made which could take 18 to 24 months.” Thomas said many of those employees hired back by White Birch will hopefully transition to the new operation run by Cascades. “We remain optimistic that many of those rehired by White Birch will also be employed by Cascades upon completion of the project and start of their operations in Hanover. Simply based on the scope and size, the Cascades announcement represents big economic news for the county,” he added. “This is one of the largest economic development projects in Hanover County’s history, but, more importantly, it shows that major corporations — both nationally and internationally — see Hanover as a strategic destination for their operations,” Thomas said. “This announcement will reverberate globally and force people to ask the question, ‘Why Hanover?’, which generates great exposure for us’.” That referenced announcement came from Gov. Ralph Northam’s office last week, when he revealed the sale and plans to renovate the dormant facilsee BEAR ISALND, pg. 4
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residents of Hanover and Henrico counties and Virginia’s Northern Neck. The 43-acre campus includes the Hanover Medical Park and the future RICHMOND -- Leigh Sewell, senior vice home of the Bon Secours Memorial College of president of strategic operations for Bon Secours Nursing, one of the area’s distinguished nursing Virginia, has been named CEO of Bon Secours schools with a rich tradition of student-centered Memorial Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours education and achievement. Richmond Community Hospital and Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Memorial College of Nursing, offers medical, surgical and behaveffective Sept. 5. ioral health services in the City of Sewell will work closely Richmond. The 104-bed facility had with her predecessor, Mark 35,334 emergency room visits in Gordon, to create a seamless 2017. The facility includes a medical transition. Gordon joined the office building and an outpatient Richmond health system in infusion center, and celebrates over 2008 and is departing to pur100 years of service to the comsue new opportunities. munity. Bon Secours Sarah Garland “I have worked with Leigh Jones Center for Healthy Living is for many years, and she is a part of the hospital’s campus. strong servant leader who is “After nine years in corporate committed to our ministry,” sector finance I felt called to make a said Toni R. Ardabell, CEO of difference in the health care indusBon Secours Virginia Health SEWELL try after one of my daughters sufSystem. “She has a passion for fered a brain injury at birth,” said the highest quality of patient-centered care, along Sewell. “After more than a decade in various with the business acumen needed to lead these aspects of health care, I am honored to lead three distinct entities.” Richmond Community Hospital, Memorial Since joining Bon Secours in 2006 Sewell has Regional Medical Center and the College of served in leadership roles in materials management, physician relations and medical staff office Nursing, focusing on meeting the distinct needs and as chief of staff to the CEO of Bon Secours of the communities each facility serves.” Sewell is active in the Richmond commuVirginia. nity, especially in advocating for those living As senior vice president of strategic operations across Virginia, Sewell has been responsible for with a disability. She has served on many comservice line strategy, strategic communications, munity boards and is currently the chair of the rehabilitation operations, behavioral health oper- 2018-2019 Go Red for Women campaign for the ations, the project management office and critical American Heart Association in Richmond. She holds a bachelor’s of business administration in care transportation services. The 224-bed acute-care Memorial Regional finance from James Madison University and a Medical Center is one of the top 50 hospitals in master’s in health administration from Virginia the nation, now celebrating 20 years of serving the Commonwealth University.
Kids dig Ashland History Camp Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Museum Kid’s History Camp is being held from 9 a.m. to noon today through Friday, Aug. 1-3, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland for rising 2nd through rising 6th graders.
The day camp will let 21st century kids experience life during late 1800s to the early 1900s. There will be activities with National Park Rangers, a dig for old relics, exploring the Town of Ashland, and crafts are part of the week's adventures. For more information and registration details, visit www.ashlandmuseum.org or email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net.
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
June 20
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road,
Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8000 block of Cold Harbor Road/ Fast Lane, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 6200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 8000 block of Antique Lane, Mechanicsville.
Credit card forgery was reported in the 11200 block of Ashland Park Drive, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Full View Avenue, Mechanicsville. Possession and distribution of drug paraphernalia were reported in the 16500 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
June 21
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 11300 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.
Credit card forgery was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
June 22
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 4400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 8100 block of Belton Circle, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 8900 block of Ringview Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 9100 block of Burkwood Club Drive, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7300 block of Pebble Lake Drive, Mechanicsville.
Trespassing after being
forbidden to do so was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 14400 block of Stone Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen.
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Snaffle Lane, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny pick pocket was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Lynn Crew, Melissa Bayer, P A Armstrong, Sandra Sale and Sheila Wade. The Crab Feast will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Hanover/Cold Harbor Ruritan Park at 8131 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Gates will open at 1 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. General Admission tickets are $40 and are only available during the pre-sale period (until noon on Sunday, Aug. 5). Admission tickets will not be sold at the gate, and will only be available through online sales, and sales at local
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TERESA L. JACKSON Teresa Lynn Jackson, 60, of Aylett, passed away July 26, 2018. She loved softball, vacations in Mexico and the Outer Banks and watching the Dallas Cowboys.
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ity. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership and the Greater Richmond Partnership were instrumental in comprising an incentive package that worked for everyone concerned. “I think the citizens of Hanover would be very proud
Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Jackson and Virginia Flair. She is survived by her love of 24 years, Karen Lunceford; siblings, Stephen Jackson, Cynthia Moore (Robert) and Sandra Foley; a sister-in-law, Sharon Carter (George); nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Jackson, Stephanie Jackson, Nicole Wooldridge, Kaitlyn Foley, Michael Foley Jr. and Kelsey Jackson; a great-niece, Sofia Marle Lynn Foley; and “fur babies,” Idgie and Libby; as well as a “second mother,” Josephine “Maw” Lunceford. A memorial service was held on Sunday, July 29, at Epworth United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the King William Volunteer Rescue Squad and King William Sheriff ’s Department for the kindness and compassion they showed when responding to our call; we are forever grateful. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Regional Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 215, King William, Va. 23086 or the King William Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 139, Aylett, Va. 23009. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.
KYMBERLY MCCUNE Kymberly McCune, 37, of Henrico, departed this life July 22, 2018. Remains rested with Owens Funeral Services (Ashland), where there was a public viewing on Friday, July 27. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 28, at Raising Mt. Zion in Richmond. Full obituary and online condolences at www. owensfuneralserMcCUNE
of the incentive package the Board of Supervisors approved as it was very fiscally responsible. Some states and localities look at 5- to 10-year return on investment models but we made sure that any incentives provided we would get that return in approximately three years. Also, we made sure that the investments committed to by the company must be made
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CHRISTOPHER R. WALTON Christopher Robert Walton, age 26, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2018, following a tragic accident. He was born on Dec.10, 1991, to Chris and Mildred Walton in Mechanicsville. Christopher loved fishing in any lake he could find, rescuing animals in need, riding anything with a motor, drinking Bud Light, reading any book by Stephen King and spending time WALTON with his friends and family. Most importantly, he unconditionally loved his daughter, Kylie and his dog, Hannibal. Christopher is survived by his daughter, Kylie; father, Chris; sister, Brandy (Chris) Mills; half-brother, Miller; and grandparents, Fred Walton and Norma Evenson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred; and grandparents, Robert and Mildred Fulton. Consistent with Christopher’s loving and generous nature, he is giving others the gift of life with his passing. As an organ donor, his donations will touch the lives of as many as 50 people. Christopher’s vibrant life was celebrated at the family’s home in in Mechanicsville on Friday, July 27. An additional celebration will be held in early August. Those who so desire may make memorial donations to his daughter’s education fund at any Sonabank location. Alternatively, donations may be mailed to Attn: Kings Charter Branch, P.O. Box 2075, Ashland, Va. 23005 (please put “Kylie Bonds fund” in the memo line).
in advance of any incentives which protects the county from a potential clawback of these funds, the Governor said. The county’s contribution to that incentive package includes a pledge to match state funds collected largely from rehabilitation tax credits. Hanover County worked with the Partnership, the Port of Virginia, the Greater Richmond
Partnership and the General Assembly’s Employment and Investment Project to secure the project. Northam approved a $1.95 million grant from the Commonwealth Opportunity fund to further incentivise the deal. The response to the see BEAR ISLAND, pg. 6
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been so wonderful and will continue to stay connected,” Rhodes said. JSRCC served more than 15,000 students last year and issued an equal amount of degrees and certificates in the last 10 years. Since 1972, more than 346,000 students have utilized its services. Last year, almost 2,000 Hanover citizens attended JSRCC, 217 of them high schoolers taking college courses. The Advanced College Academy enrolled more than 80 students from Hanover. Students who complete that program graduate with a high school diploma and an associates degree from JSRCC. Hanover County Public Schools partners with JSRCC on other programs like Fire/ EMS safety training and pharmacology tech classes and certification. Rhodes said workforce development is a major focus for the college and the goal is to triple the number of workforce credentials. “Our biggest problem is we don’t have enough trained people,” Rhodes said. On a personal note, Rhodes said he is especially proud of the amount of art collected and displayed on JSRCC’s walls since he began more than a decade and a half ago. Dr. Paula Pando will replace Rhodes as president on Sept. 1. “I can’t tell you how excited I am about President Paula Pando,” Rhodes said. “She’s so full of energy, and I told my board do not use the word replacement because we’re not looking for another Gary here.” Board chairman Sean Davis thanked Rhodes for his service and presented him with a proclamation. Lauranzon also was recognized with a proclamation for her eight years of service on the JSRCC board. In other matters, Planning
Director David Maloney asked board members to approve a motion to advertise a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan amendment that would rezone a portion of property currently zoned M-2 located on Lewistown Road near Lakeridge Parkway. Lewistown Commerce Center requested a rezoning to R-N zoning allowing multi family residences on a portion of the property. Since the request would create two incompatible zoning districts, a Comprehensive Plan amendment is required. Maloney explained that many commercial projects are utilizing mixed or multi-use and introducing more residen-
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HCBOS chairman Sean Davis, right, recognized Dr. Gary Rhodes for his years of service.
tial elements. “We all recognize that the state of retail is changing,” Maloney said. “We’re seeing an increase in multi and mixed use development. This request seems to be following that trend of retail and residential.” “Obviously, we’d prefer that it stay commercial, but I understand that retail has changed drastically,” said supervisor Wayne Hazzard in whose district the project is located as he moved for approval for a public hearing on the matter. In the public comment period, a Mechanicsville resident said the problem of barking dogs has seriously affected the quality of life for her family. Sandra Smith outlined a lengthy and detailed process of gathering information for county animal enforcement in
an effort to resolve the problem. She was required to document the barking, how long it continued, and if there were intervals of more than three minutes when the dogs didn’t bark. “I find it unacceptable that this responsibility should fall to citizens of this outstanding county to prove a barking dog case,” Smith said. “Surely there must be another way such as this other than putting senior citizens or anyone else through this kind of stress and turmoil,” she continued, describing more than 20 hours of observation and note-taking. “In my opinion, the noise ordinance is not worth the paper it’s written on,” she added. County Attorney Sterling Rives said, “This may be a topic for the Community Development Committee.” Ms. Smith is correct that a lot of county time and effort has gone into trying to address a very difficult situation that she has described.” Rives said noise and barking dog ordinances are “notoriously hard to enforce and get good results on not only in Hanover but other localities.” One of the challenges involved in enforcement is that animal control officers are often not witnesses to the behavior. “They can’t tell how long the dog has been barking or how frequently,” Rives said. “Unfortunately, it’s up to the people who are bothered to be the witnesses in these cases.” Rives said he could present options to the Community Development Committee, and Davis asked for that item to be placed on the agenda for the next committee meeting. When the old Circuit Court Building reopens next month in its new use housing many of the county’s financial services, the newly renovated facility will have a name.
Supervisors voted unanimously to name the building the Chenault Weems Building. Lois Chenault served as the county’s Commissioner of the Revenue from 1974 to 1999, and George Weems was County Treasurer for almost 50 years. The building will house the Treasurer’s Office, Commissioner of the Revenue, and the Department of Finance and Management The renovated facility is scheduled to open next month.
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‘The way things are’ make for a rude awakening By Laura McFarland Richmond Suburban News An hour before I wrote this column, I was crying for something I only just realized I have lost. Anyone who reads my column on a semi-regular basis knows that this writer is essentially an optimist. I have literally written about fluffy feelings I got while looking at fluffy clouds and not that long ago at that. Yes, I can see the negative implications of a situation or someone’s behavior, but there also are many times when perfidy and horrible behavior take me by surprise. That actually doesn’t worry me. I’ve always said I would be more worried to stop being surprised by the horrible things humans do to each other than the day when I just sit back and accept that this is the way things are now. Cynicism creeps up on you, or at least it did in my case. Looking back, I remember when my sister called me on the day of the June 28 shooting in the Capital Gazette newsroom. She wanted to make sure I was OK – not because I had ever been there or knew anyone at the newspaper, but because our profession was a shared connection. Of course, I was in shock. How could I not be? Never having been in that newsroom, my mind instead superimposed the images of the newsrooms where I had worked and the people alongside whom I had worked.
I thought of someone storming into those newsrooms and mowing those people down and I felt like someone had reached into my chest and was trying to wring all the blood out of it. And yet when my sister called and our conversation turned to “the way things are,” I found myself pointing out that there is no such thing anymore as ground too sacred to be touched by violence. In the last decade, what place we once visited without a care in the world hasn’t been touched by violence – schools, places of worship, clubs, stores, movie theaters, office buildings, restaurants, concerts, or homes. When something happens, we are shocked, and maybe even fearful, but life does eventually move on. If not, we would have to exist in a constant state of terror. I liken it to getting into a car even knowing that people die in car crashes every day. You can either do the best you can to drive safe and be mindful of those around you, or you can fret about every vehicle that approaches you being a potential weapon out to harm you and see how long your nerves last. All of this is to say that I have never felt like I was in a heightened state of fear outside of potentially dangerous situations. But then last week a group of friends and I attended a special movie screening event in North Carolina,
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watching “Serenity,” an old favorite science fiction movie that has a loyal fan following. The screening was held at a dine-in theater with small walled sections dividing much of the seating into clusters. We chose a section near the back so as to avoid being overly disturbed by the movement of the wait staff. About 25 minutes into the movie, a man came into the theater and stood in the aisle not far from where we sat, leaning against one of the walled-off raised sections. He stood in the dark, wearing a trench coat, holding a backpack in one hand and with his other in his coat pocket. I don’t know how long he stood there because I know anxiety can make time feel like it is stretching out. I don’t know the timing but it was long enough for a wave of apprehension and disjointed thoughts to crash over the calm of my night out with friends. What was in that backpack? He could just be looking for someone, right? Why is he wearing a trench coat when the weather is in the 80s? If something starts to happen, do we have anything in our booth that could be used for protection? The exit is right there – could my friends and I make it? What about everyone else? This is crazy, nothing is going to happen. Don’t think about the 2012 shooting in a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight.” Nothing is going to happen. And yet as I watched him and the
sound of my heartbeat in my ears became louder than the action on the screen, these were the thoughts careening around in my head with all the grace of the little ball in a pinball machine. I am not saying they were rational thoughts, but then fear is rarely rational. Sometimes fear can be helpful, as with the heightened awareness of a woman walking to her car in a dark parking lot who suddenly realizes she is not as alone as she thought. And sometimes it can just be paralyzing. After what seemed like an eternity, the man eventually removed his coat and found an unoccupied chair in another section. No crisis, just an annoying latecomer to the theater. My heartbeat returned to normal. I chastised myself for being silly. Focus on the movie. Focus on having a good time with my friends. And, overall, I did have a wonderful time. It took about 24 hours for it all to sink in and for me to really process how I responded to the situation. And when I did, I cried – tears shed not because we were ever in any danger from that stranger in a darkened room. No, the tears came on the heels of the realization that, without my knowledge, my view of the world had gradually but forever altered by the reality of “the way things are.” Laura McFarland is news editor of Powhatan Today amd Cumberland Today.
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Wednesday, Aug. 1 The Hope Haitian Choir will perform in concert at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church at 7356 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville.
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announcement was immediate and positive. “I am so very pleased to welcome Cascades Incorporated to Hanover County, Virginia,” said Del. Buddy Fowler. “Cascades’ financial commitment of $275 million in the former Bear Island facility represents a substantial capital investment in Hanover County, and will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs for our community.” Sen. Ryan McDougle had a similar response to the positive news. “Once again, a major manufacturer has chosen Hanover as the ideal location to grow and prosper,” McDougle said. “Cascades’ decision to establish a recycled lightweight linerboard manufacturing facility in Hanover County is further evidence of our business-friendly environment and fantastic workforce. And the view from north of the border was enthusiastic and forward looking.” Mario Plourde, CEO of Cascades, said, “This project is directly in line with the goals of our strategic plan, which include, among other things, to invest in our core sectors of packaging and tissue through modernization, and expand our geographical footprint. In addition to the paper machine that is particularly well suited for conversion, the Bear Island site is strategically located for raw materials and logistics.” Closer to home, Davis said it’s no secret that Hanover is a great location to live and work, or reopen a paper mill. “We are proud of Hanover and we know the great benefits of doing business in the county,” Davis said. “Cascades’ investment is substantial and we are very pleased to have them as community partner. We welcome Cascades and are excited about the future.”
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Burkwood swamps competition in Champs By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Last year, Burkwood won the Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s Champs meet by nearly 300 points. This year, the Buccaneers outdid themselves, extending their winning margin to more than 350 with a 1,151.5798 swamping of second-place Canterbury by the end of the two-day meet, which wrapped up Sunday at SwimRVA. In a meet where participation was down overall because of conflicts with year-round events and family vacations – about 50 fewer swimmers competed in Champs than in previous years – Burkwood’s swimmers showed up, both in terms of numbers and in terms of performance. Every Buccaneer came away with a trophy and most dropped times. “We had probably 90 percent, we figured, dropped [times] over the weekend,” said Burkwood head coach Karen Seeber. “The time drops were phenomenal. We were so excited.” She credited her coaching staff – Emily Beaudin, Austin and Brendan Farrar, Beanie Kiss and Madeline White – with keeping her swimmers enthusiastic and prepared for the meet. “It’s one of the best coaching staffs that we’ve had in a long time,” Seeber said. “They’ve just
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Mechanicsville’s Olivia Mayton enters the pool as teammate Ciara Lewis touches the wall in their 8U mixed 100-meter medley relay at GRAL’s Champs meet Saturday. Their team, which included Aiden Binsley and Reece Gilhooly, finished eighth in 1:49.88.
really done a phenomenal job, and they’ve really come together as a family.” Brendan Farrar said the family feeling extended down through the swimmers, too. “They really wanted to come help out, help the team win again,” he said. “It was like the energy carried over from last year to this year.” Burkwood wasn’t the only Hanover County team with a lot of energy. Three other county teams finished in the top 10: Atlee, fourth with 594 points, Kings Charter, seventh with 404.5; and Hanover Country Club with 385. Atlee head coach Jennifer Vieni was overjoyed at her team’s performance. “We wanted our swimmers to come in and give it their best shot and work hard and have fun. That’s exactly what they did,” she said. “Everyone came in to race. Almost every single person dropped time every single event, from the 8-and-unders all the way up to our 18-year-olds. So we had see CHAMPS, pg. 9
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Debres, Shumate pitch Post 175 to Legion title By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Orion Debres, a rising senior at Class 2 King William County, just pitched the game of his life. One of three Cavaliers who made the Mechanicsville Post 175 squad, Debres has established himself as a solid reliever. He was called to the mound in the sixth inning of the Americal Legion District 11 championship game against South Richmond Thursday night with both the game and the season on the line. Trailing 3-2 at the top of the sixth inning, Debres needed to give his team a chance to win. He held South Richmond scoreless, while his teammates responded with two runs in the bottom of the sixth to go ahead and he defended the lead in the seventh to get the 4-3 win and secure for Mechanicsville both the District 11 title as well as a berth in the Virginia state tournament, which begins Monday at James Wood High School in Winchester. “It is definitely by far the biggest game I’ve ever pitched in my life,” Debres said. He said the level of competition he has faced in the Legion season is stronger than what he usually faces against the Class 1 and 2 teams of the Tidewater Distrct that he faces at King William. “I love baseball. As long as I get to play, it’s fun, but I feel like this is more competition than I’m used to,” Debres said. “People from bigger areas, a lot of the better kids from the big areas. I just enjoy getting to play better teams and having fun with my teammates.” Post 137 wasn’t making it easy for Debres. He faced three baserunners – one on a hit, one hit by a pitch, and one on a fielder’s choice – but he made a
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Mechanicsville Post 175 starting pitcher Travis Shumate went five strong innings, allowing three runs on five hits, striking out two and walking none in Post 175’s 4-3 victory over South Richmond Post 137 in the American Legion District 11 title game Thursday.
Summer sports camp calendar • ASHLAND – RandolphMacon College’s women’s basketball program will hold an Elite Camp for girls entering grades 9 through 12 on Sunday, Aug. 5. The Elite Camp is for highly motivated student-athletes that have the passion and desire to play at the college level. Randolph-Macon staff and players will challenge and
instruct student-athletes on individual skill development, as well as working in a team dynamic. The cost is $65 for the camp, which will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. For more information, go to https://thinkyellowjackets. com/camps.php#elite
• ASHLAND – Patrick Henry High School will hold an all-day youth basketball camp from Monday, Aug. 20, to Wednesday, Aug. 22. The camp is for youths aged 6 to 14. The camp, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, will focus on improving basic basketball skills. Cost is $75 before July 22,
challenging throw to second to and got several other South showed their confidence in him, especially as the pressure force one of the runners at sec- Richmond batters to pop up. He had confidence in the mounted in the seventh inning. ond (with a nice leap by shortDebres’ King William teamstop Nick Zona for the put-out), defense behind him, and they
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$80 afterward. There is a $10 discount for additional siblings. For more information or to register, contact Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson at randerson@hcps.us or Patriots head girls basketball coach Phillip Cobb at cobbp@ymcarichmond.org.
mate, Travis Shumate, gave Post 175 a solid start, though a wobbly third inning led to a 3-0 South Richmond lead. But
Mechanicsville responded with two runs in the bottom of the third, and Shumate settled down and went two more innings. After five complete, Shumate had given up just five hits and three runs, with two strikeouts and a lot of solid defense behind him. The two Cavaliers outdueled Grant Squyars, who came in in relief in the first inning, but who gave up all four Post 175 runs. Austin Odell got Mechanicsville’s rally started, opening the bottom of the third with a walk. Brian Sisson followed with an RBI double. He advanced to third on a Zach Lass single and scored on a sacrifice fly by Camden Grimes. Post 175 got its go-ahead runs in the sixth inning. With one out, Zack Beach walked, advanced to third on a passed ball and scored on a J.T. Fitzpatrick double to tie the game. Fitzpatrick reached third on a passed ball, then scored one out later on a Hunter Beck single. Post 137 manager Jack Horner said it was hard to keep Mechanicsville down. “They’ve got a good team. You can’t go undefeated in the regular season and not be a good team, so we figured we’d have to throw two or three guys at them,” Horner said. “My pitchers did what I thought they might do. We just didn’t get quite enough runs.” For Post 175 manager Brandon Powers, the victory was a relief – especially as there were to be no do-overs. “It’s nice being on that side advancing,” said Post 175 manager Brandon Powers. “At some point the season is going to end. We saw their best and we expected to. It’s a fun game to be in.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
Ruthian effort brings Rockville to World Series By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ROCKVILLE – Where Rockville Elementary School once proudly stood, young baseball players now patrol the outfield. Across the way, softball players steadfastly work on defensive drills and hitting the cut-off player. It looks like another typical practice evening for the Rockville All-Stars. But Thursday night’s gathering was more than a little different. Parents were making last minute travel plans with one eye, watching practice with another, hoping there’d be no last minute injuries. Kona Ice stopped by to provide players with a treat to beat the heat. All the while, the stars of the show probably didn’t truly realize what was about to happen. The caravan of players and supporters from Rockville, Virginia, to Treasure Coast, Florida, began to roll early on Friday as the Softball 12U AllStars headed south to make history, becoming the first representative from this closelyknit community to reach the Babe Ruth World Series. Years of effort from so many players which had proceeded this team paved the way for this opportunity, one appreciated by their head coach. “It speaks in big volumes,” softball head coach Keith Winder said when asked about the rich history of Rockville’s program this decade, a history that, until this year, was missing just one piece. “Ten of my 12 players all play travel ball but they all come back and play for their local league. They want to play with their friends, relax, and have fun.” This group has knocked on the door several times, but finally, with a 9-5 victory over Shenandoah to win the Virginia
– according to Johnson – good old-fashioned hard work put in through practice and game play by his team. “They swept the district tournament, hosted the state tournament, did the same thing, went to regionals and almost did the same thing,” Johnson noted. “The quality of play from the district tournament, which was just a few weeks ago, to now, is just unbelievable how much better these kids get.” The Rockville 9U Baseball All-Stars will begin play at Pineapple Park in Treasure Coast, Florida, on Tuesday. Johnson also noted the heroes on the other side of the chain link fences, parents and
volunteers who raised funds, offered support, and did everything needed to ensure the team could take the field and focus on their task. Right on cue, as Johnson’s team ended another night of practicing, there were parents in the complex parking lot loading case after case of drinks for the players into a trailer. It’s all part of a labor of love, from a special community to two special groups of young women and men who will proudly wear the name “Rockville” on the front of their jerseys 843 miles away from home. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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in a second-place finish to Wyndham. Boggess set a new super varsity record in the 50 backstroke in 32.30, and teammate Colleen Blakeney broke the 50 butterfly super varsity record with a 32.02 finish. Blakeney also broke an old super varsity record in the 50 backstroke in a second place finish to The Dominion Club’s Emily Law. Burkwood’s 8-and-under mixed 100 freestyle relay team of Ryan Martin, Ella Davis, Max Bowling and Olivia Midgett set a new super varsity record of 1:22.56. Kings Charter’s Luke Salser set a pair of new 8-and-under super varsity records: one in the 25 backstroke with a time of 19.56, the other in the 100 individual medley with a time of 1:27.70. Atlee had two quadruple winners, Colleen Blakeney and Meredith Boggess, and two triple winners, Conner Hart and Alannah Simmons. Burkwood’s Nathaniel Eliason and Charlie Welsh were quad winners and their teammate, Colin Eliason, won three races.
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Above, Rockville 12U softball team members Abby Proffitt, Harmony Morris, Maddie Winder, Bre Loving and Kylie Jenkins enjoy some Kona Ice during a break in their last practice at home Thursday before their departure for the Babe Ruth softball World Series in Treasure Coast, Florida. The team began play Monday after this edition went to press. Left, Jenkins makes a stop in the infield during practice.
state title, Winder’s group was headed to Florida. “I’ve coached All-Stars four times, and we’ve been close,” Winder explained. “They didn’t react the way I thought they would at first, because I was ready to have a pile on the field, and when they saw me run they realized, oh wow, we just won the state championship. They were ecstatic.” The tradition built by several state titles over the past eight years has helped ready this group of Rockville players, many of whom have played
together for the past six seasons, to compete at their sport’s highest level. The team concludes pool play today, and hopes to begin their quest for a World Series Championship Thursday. For Rockville’s 9U Baseball head coach Afton Johnson, preparation for his team’s trip to Florida presents a “full-circle” moment for him. A Rockville native, he remembers when the sports complex was home to his elementary school. “I can probably guarantee that I might be a little tearyeyed,” Johnson said when asked
to think about watching his team take the field beginning Aug. 6 at the Cal Ripken World Series. “I grew up playing baseball, I grew up here, so it is near and dear to my heart to see it happen. It’ll be something special.” For his group of boys and a girl, the opportunity to advance to the World Series came via invitation, which is commonplace at their level of Babe Ruth competition. Advancing to the Southeast Region championship game helped seal the deal. That run was made possible by
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really great swims the whole weekend.” Old Church (360 points) finished 11th, followed by Mechanicsville (335) in 12th place and Ashland (264) in 15th place. Milestone barely edged Pebble Creek for 17th place by half a point, 237.5-237. The Federal Club (196.5 points) and Rockville (170.5) were 22nd and 23rd, respectively. Ashcreek (124.5) finished 26th, Bell Creek (83) 28th and Battlefield Green (60) 29th. Atlee led local teams in the record-breaking department, with three new GRAL records. Atlee’s record-breaking 200meter mixed freestyle relay super varsity team of Connor Hart, Meredith Boggess, Andrew Layne and Camden Byrd set a new mark of 1:49.66, shattering the old mark of 1:56.22 set by a team from Kings Charter in 2002. The foursome also bested the old 200 mixed medley relay super varsity record time
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