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COMMUNITY Gandy graduates gather for reunion

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Vol. 4 No. 1 | Richmond Suburban News | September 12, 2018

3-2-3 rail plan accepted in draft

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

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SHLAND -- It may not be time for a huge sigh of relief, but third rail opponents were bolstered by news provided by Town Manger Josh Farrar in his regular report at the close of last week’s Ashland Town Council meeting.

In an issue that divided the community, it appears an alternative plan utilizing two tracks through the town and adding overpasses at Vaughan and Ashcake Roads has been preliminarily accepted by the Federal Railroad Administration.

“We received word last week that the Federal Railroad Administration

Jim Ridolphi file photo

Ashland received some good news concerning the Environmenal Impact Statement regading the town’s 3-2-3 plan, which means no change to the two track alignment.

(FRA) had accepted DRPT’s (Department of Rail and Public Transportation) recommendation through the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) of a 3-2-3

in Ashland,” Farrar said.

“Basically, they have accepted the draft EIS for the entire corridor which contains Ashland’s 3-2-3.”

Although there are still

steps left in the process, the decision appears to offer town residents a variation of what they requested — no change to the current two track alignment through the town.

“What you will see going forward is a final EIS study, which will include the 3-2-3 and then we’re hoping to see a record of decision from the FRA,” Farrar said.

Farrar indicated the preliminary decision is a positive sign from the FRA. “I think that’s the best news we could have hoped for,” Farrar said. “Maybe that wasn’t our best or worse choice on what could happen, but that’s their recommendation and at least we have something with certainty that we can plan for see RAIL pg. 6

Harris, Thomas to deliver State of the County update Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Two key leaders in Hanover County government will present the State of the County update on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Hanover Country Club.

County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. and Linwood Thomas, economic development director, will address the Hanover Chamber of Commerce breakfast, which will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at 14314 Country Club Dr. in Ashland.

They are scheduled to provide updates on current and upcoming projects, eco-

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nomic indicators, county budget highlights, and business development plans.

Registration is $20 for member early registration, $25 member late registration, and $35 for all non-members.

The fee includes a hot breakfast buffet.

Payments may be made online via PayPal or with checks/cash on-site.

For more information, email info@ hanoverchamberva.com or call 804-4422093.

Sona Bank is the Series Title Sponsor.

Supporting sponsors are Data Directions Inc. and Hanover County Economic Development.

The Oct. 9 event is being co-hosted by ChamberRVA Hanover Business Council and Hanover Chamber of Commerce.

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Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, made the rounds on Tuesday, Sept. 4, as students returned for the 2018-2019 year. Gill and Dr. Paula Brown, principal of Cool Spring Elementary School, are shown with a board promoting kindness.

Gill: ‘excellent’ start to new school year

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – “Excellent” is how Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, described the first day of classes for the 20182019 year. Students returned on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

He said he was especially impressed to witness teaching and learning taking place within minutes of the bell ringing for the start of the day.

“I was able to visit nine schools on the first day,” he said last Thursday. Despite the humidity and heat outside, he said, “You would have thought that we were two to three months in the school year. It was if we hadn’t left off in June.”

Gill praised the plan-

ning efforts over the summer months, which, he said, “make a seamless transition. They (staff) make it seem easy because of all the work they put in over the summer.”

He said there are “always hurdles to overcome, but we could not have asked for anything better.” He extended “big kudos to students and families for being prepared. It was a big win.”

The superintendent will continue to focus on what he said “have become the three pillars of the school division for the last couple of years.”

They are: relevance, equity and innovation.

“Like any school division, we have a number of initiatives see GILL, pg. 5

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ASHLAND – Matthew Reynal has been named assistant town manager for the Town of Ashland. The position had been vacant since February 2017 when Joshua Farrar moved into the town manager’s office.

Farrar made the announcement of Reynal’s appointment last week.

Reynal, who began his new role on Monday, Sept. 10, has been serving as the operations manager for the town since September 2015.

He received his undergradu- erties, increased his division’s ate degree in Administration of productivity through improved planning and reportJustice from George ing, and has been Mason University responsible for the and is in the process department’s emerof acquiring a masgency and special ter’s degree in pubevent support. lic administration He has worked from the Virginia closely with elected Polytechnic Institute officials and citizens and State University. during the design of Reynal has been the future Ashland involved in many Town Hall. aspects of the Public Reynal also has Works Department led the effort to while in Ashland.

He has led efforts to MATTHEW REYNAL develop a municipal-owned dark improve the aesthetic appeal of town-owned prop- fiber network to improve the

town’s economic development conditions.

He has been active in several professional and community organizations, including the Virginia Local Government Managers Association, the Pocahontas Square Home Owners Association, and serving as a coach for his daughter and son’s soccer teams in the YMCA and Rockville youth leagues.

Reynal, his wife Marcy and their children Kendall and Cooper live in Rockville and are looking forward to continuing as active members of the Ashland community.

Chamber Dinner and Networking night tickets available PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Chamber of Commerce will present its Annual Dinner 2018 from 5:30

to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. in Mechanicsville.

“Playing to Win” in 2019 is the theme for this year’s Annual Dinner & Networking Night.

Key member updates, officer elections, games to play for door prizes, food, after party networking and member awards will be included in the evening.

Event partners are

Dominion Energy and Union.

Pixel Factory Data Center is the patron sponsor.

Early bird member ticket sales end on Friday, Aug. 31.

The cost is $45 per person.

Regular Chamber member tickets are $50 per person.

Non-member and late member tickets are $60 per person.

Dinner and all beverages are included with the ticket.

Executive Director Melissa

Miller said $5 from each ticket will go directly to the High School Scholarship Match Fund.

Payments may be made online via PayPal;checks may be mailed to the Chamber office; and checks or cash will be accepted on-site.

For more information, call 804-442-2093, email info@ hanoverchamberva.com or visit http://hanoverchamberva.com/.

Circles Ashland to present poverty simulation Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Members of the community are being asked to “Rethink poverty.”

A poverty simulation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m.

on Sunday, Sept. 16, at the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. in Ashland.

Circles Ashland is presenting the program “to understand the reality that thousands of Ashland and

Hanover County residents face each day, and be better prepared to change the systems that perpetuate poverty in our area.”

To register, go to info@ circlesashland-va.org.

NAACP 2019 Branch election notice Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Three important meetings of the Hanover Branch of the NAACP are scheduled for Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov. 27.

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The 2019 election includes the following sessions: Sept. 25 – Nominating Committee will be elected.

Oct. 23 – Nominating Committee will be presented.

Nov. 27 – Executive Committee will meet.

All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Pride of Hanover Lodge located at 311 Berkley St. in Ashland.

In order to vote in the election, membership must be current 30 days prior to the September meeting.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Strain Avenue/Oak Street, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 8200 block of Ellerson Green Place, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7000 block of Haynes Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Timber Ridge Drive, Ashland.

Possession o f Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3800

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 5400 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 6300 block of Creekway Court, Mechanicsville.

Breaking and entering to a house to commit larceny was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Public swearing or intoxication was reported

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Drinking while operating a motor vehicle was reported in the 11300 block of Virginia Crane Drive, Ashland.

Damage to a vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 16200 block of International Street, Doswell.

Breaking and entering with the intent to commit misdemeanor armed robbery was reported in the 14200 block of Verdon Road, Beaverdam.

Forging coins and bank notes was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Constitution Week observed Sept. 17-23 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM – Constitution Week will be observed Sept. 17-23 throughout the United States. This will be the 231st anniversary of the signing of the great document.

Bonnie D. Andersen, Constitution Week chair of the Scotchtown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, said, “This week should emphasize the responsibilities of learning about, protecting, defending, and preserving the Constitution, and studying the historical events that occurred during September 1787.�

Andersen shared the following, written by Jeanie Hornung, Constitution national chair, Week Committee: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the

general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.�

The Preamble is the opening statement of the Constitution. It is a concise proclamation of the values at work in the complete document. It is thought the Preamble to the Constitution was written by Gouverneur Morris (1752-1816). We do not know with certainty if any one man proposed the words of the Preamble, or if it was devised and revised by a whole committee. This statement gives American citizens, not the government, the power of rule.

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 created the most lasting written Constitution ever created by human hands. The United States existed prior to the ratification of the Constitution in 1788. It was a nation organized

by the weak threads of the Articles of Confederation. This first attempt at a constitution was a contentious and inadequate document. For one hundred and sixteen days the men who were at Philadelphia, May 25 to September 17, hammered out a document that was the outcome of dozens of compromises and shaped by the issues of the United States under the Articles as well as the failures of well-known European governments of the time.

In the beginning of public education, educators taught young people about citizenship. This included an understanding of the United States Constitution. As our country has progressed, civics (the study of the privileges and obligations of citizens) has lost a prominent place in the educational process. It is now more important than ever that the Daughters of the American Revolution promote Constitution Week.

Inhaling drugs was reported in the 7300 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault on police, fire, rescue was reported in the 11000 block of Crossdale Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6100 block of Brashier Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10200 block of Brickerton Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Croftwood Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Flag Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7000 block of Haynes Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6300 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals HORACE CRAWLEY Horace Crawley went home to the Lord on August 28, 2018, at the good age of 97. He was born and raised in Ashland, and loved his hometown all his life.

He left Ashland to serve his country in World CRAWLEY War II. Buck, as he was known, served in the United States Navy in the Pacific Arena. After the war, he returned home and met Mildred Morris on an arranged date. They were married and had three children. Buck and Mil were blessed with 72 years of marriage. Mr. Crawley was a talented athlete. He pitched semi-pro ball to earn extra money, often using Mildred as his practice catcher. He continued his love of baseball by becoming one of the original coaches for the new Bethlehem Little League. After retiring from the United States Postal Service, he tried his hand at golf. He won the Richmond Senior Olympics Golf title in the ‘70s. Buck enjoyed golf trips with his buddies from The Hollows and Par 3. His favorite pastime was fishing with his buddy, Cecil. Mr. Crawley was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church. Horace was predeceased by his parents, Ben Crawley and Betty Harris; beloved stepmother, Eula Crawley; and brothers, Sam and Frank. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Mildred; son, Mike (Anne); daughters, Patricia (Albert) and Sandra (Danny); grandchildren, April (Jerry), Amber (Jason), Jay (Maggie), Melissa (Robert), Fletcher (Linda) and Kaitlyn (Cody); 12 greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Merle Crawley; several nieces and nephews; and his dear friends, Geraldine Person and Bobby Hughes and their families. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. Memorial contributions may be made to FeedMore Inc.

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JAMES S. "JIM" EDMONSON James S. "Jim" Edmondson, 78, of Richmond, died on August 30, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sam J. Edmonson of Mecklenburg County; and mother, Marjorie T. Edmonson of Chatham. He is survived by his EDMONDSON brother, William T. Edmonson (Debbie); nephew, David T. Edmonson; and many cousins and second cousins. Jim attended The College of William and Mary and Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in education. For over 30 years, he taught English and Journalism in the Chesterfield County School System at Thomas Dale, Clover Hill and Midlothian High Schools. An avid reader and lover of film, he owned the Ashland Theatre in its final days of showing motion pictures. At retirement, he made two unsuccessful attempts to run for the Richmond School Board. Though a city dweller, his favorite places were a house in the country and a beach box on the Outer Banks. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, in Rehoboth United Methodist Church Cemetery at 3577 Phillis Road in Boydton, Mecklenburg County. The Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 3215 Cutshaw Avenue was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

STEVEN PAUL RICHARDS JR. Steven Paul Richards Jr., born July 4, 1984, beloved son, grandson, nephew, brother, cousin and friend, left this life on August 29, 2018, to be in the presence of Lord Jesus Christ.

Steven loved life and lived it to the fullest with his forever faithful dog, Levi. He was an excellent carpen-

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ter, fisherman and hobbyist with his aquariums, model airplanes, bonsai trees and riding motorcycles. He brought joy and fun to his family RICHARDS and friends with his unique and joking personality. He was preceded in death by his great-aunt, Mary Margaret Shelton; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Staton. He is survived by his father, Steve Richards of Henrico; girlfriend, Bonnie Brousseau of Chesterfield; grandparents, Lew and Marilyn Richards of Powhatan and Barbara Richards of Amelia; uncles, Mike (Sarah) Richards of Houston, Texas, Gregory (Rindy) Douglas of Ashland and Jeffrey Douglas of Chesterfield.

He also is survived by his mother, Theresa Matheny; brother, Brandon Matheny; uncles, Russell Staton of Powhatan and Richard Staton of Amelia; and aunt, Patricia Collins of Powhatan. Bliley's-Chippenham at 6900 Hull Street Road was in charge of arrangements. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Richmond Animal League or the Richmond SPCA.

WILLIAM "BILL" WATSON RUDD III William "Bill" Watson Rudd III, born September 18, 1952, passed away on August 24, 2018, at the age of 65, after a long battle with small cell lung cancer.

He grew up in Richmond and, as of 2007, he residRUDD ed in Caroline County. Bill is survived by his four sisters, Diane, Nancy, Charlotte and Patty. Bill also leaves behind three wonderful children, Sean May, William "Billy" Rudd IV and Kyle Rudd; and two grandchildren, Hunter May, as well as his pride and

joy, Madelyn Sophia Rudd. Bill also was survived by nieces and nephews, Lauren, Brett, Susan, Steve and Curtis. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Rudd and Hilda Bullock. Bill was an extremely hard-working and honest man. He was known for his love of fishing, the outdoors and sports. In later years, he met many new friends at his favorite restaurant, Sportspage Grille in Ashland, where he enjoyed visiting often, even after his health was dwindling. Bill lived a very simple life and always put his family and friends first. Even through all the bumps in the road, Bill kept a very positive outlook on life and was known for his popular saying, "Think positive and positive things will happen." His family would like to thank all of his friends for their continued support. The family would also like to especially thank the Truitt family for their help and support with Bill over the years. Family and friends are welcomed to join for a Celebration of Life from 1 to 3 p.m. on September 15, 2018, at Sportspage Grille in Ashland.

KARI M. SIRLES Kari M. Sirles, 45, of Mechanicsville, was called home to be with our Lord on August 27, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She SIRLES was preceded in death by the father of her children, Tim Sirles; and survived by her two devoted children, Hannah Shae, 19,l and Cole Matthew, 14.

Kari was loving, caring, and had an uplifting spirit, leaving her cherished by many friends and family. Her Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Taylorsville Baptist Church at 15415 Taylorsville Road in Doswell.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to her children’s education fund via M. Sirles, 505 John St., Ashland, VA 23005.

KATHERINE AMMONS SMALL Katherine Ammons Small was born in Petersburg in 1921 to Henry Coke Ammons and Allie Mae Torrance Ammons.

She passed away on August 27, 2018.

She lived in Richmond during her younger years and moved to Ashland 40 years ago. At 21 SMALL years old, she married James E. Small Jr. and they lived a full and happy life together for 65 years, until his death in 2006. She is survived by her three children, James "Jay" E. Small III (Linda), Suzanne Wolstenholme (Warren) and William "Bill" L. Small (Mary); grandchildren, Brent Small (Cindy), Katherine Herbert (Travis), Meg McSherry (Sean) and Chris Workman; great-grandchildren, Sara Small, Laura Gibson, Michael Small and Sean James McSherry; and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Dera and Ollie Chamberlain. She was a 25-year plus member of the Children's Hospital Sunshine Circle, the president of her garden club and she loved to play bridge. She was a member of the Ashland Presbyterian Church and later First Baptist Church of Ashland.

The family thanked the staff on the Medical Floor at Covenant Woods for the kindness and excellent care they gave her and a special thank you to Christine Barden. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at First Baptist Church in Ashland. Memorials gifts can be made to the Children's Hospital at chfrichmond.org/getinvolved/donate.

THELMA DELOIS THOMAS Thelma Delois Thomas, 85, of Doswell, the daughter of the late Jubber Churchill Terrell and Rhoda see OBITUARIES, pg. 5

because it may not be on the test.”

“They [students] are more likely to master the material that is covered on the test,” which, Gill said, again returns to relevance – “What is relevant to that first pillar for a lifetime.”

With the continuing advances in technology, the superintendent said they are in the second year of a five-year tech plan “that we unveiled two budget cycles ago.” He did say they are on schedule.

“This year high school received laptops in early summer and our elementary teachers will receive them later this fall.” Middle school teachers got them last year.

Laptops will be made available to students during the middle and high school years.

A significant addition to the

and has been a lifetime member and served as a Missionary.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Robert Henry Thomas Sr. in 1949 and was blessed with three children.

Thelma retired from Keller Ladder Co. and later worked in the hospitality industry. She was preceded in death by her by her brothers Charles Terrell and James Terrell. She leaves to cherish her memories her chil-

dren, Gloria Dabney, Robert Thomas Jr. and Lorenzo Thomas; three sisters; Dorothy Ford, Katherine Nelson and Betty Martin; one brother; Joseph Terrell; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services were held at noon on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Jerusalem Baptist

Church in Doswell.

O w e n s Funeral Service at 104 Green Chimney Court in THOMAS Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

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and objectives; these are overarching themes that guide our work,” Gill said.

He added that they operate with the understanding that the world today’s students “will be living and working in will be different than the one we grew up in.”

The Class of 2031 was welcomed last week, which, Gill said, puts into perspective – not only from the year they will be graduating but also working.

He also noted that some could possibly live to see the 22nd century.

“We have to, in turn, make sure the lessons we are preparing in the classroom are relevant to them and the world they are living in.”

“Equity is the recognition that a cookie cutter approach or one size fits all does not serve our students well. From a resources standpoint -- human or physical -- we have to provide every student with the tools they need in order to be successful.”

“Equity can manifest itself in many different ways: staffing decisions, budget and resource allocation,” Gill continued.

He views innovation as a method of “putting the joy back into teaching. Therefore, when our teachers are being given permission to say yes to things that they are passionate about, they, in turn, get students engaged in learning. When engaged, they’re learning.”

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Marshall, peacefully departed this life and entered into eternal life surrounded by her three children on August 28, 2018.

Thelma was born on April 7, 1933, and attended Hanover County Public Schools and gave her life to Christ at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

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Members of the Food Services staff at Kersey Creek Elementary School took a brief break on the first day of school to pose with Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.

Mechanicsville Parade applications available Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -Individuals, groups or organizations wishing to take part in this year’s Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade may apply online at Mechanicsvillerotary.org.

The parade is scheduled for

2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Village of Mechanicsville.

Rules and regulations and all other forms also are available on the website.

Applications must be U.S. mailed back by Thursday, Nov. 1.

For more information, contact Ronnie Planz at mrcparade@aol.com or 804-244-1700.

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With Standards of Learning emphasized throughout the Virginia school system, Gill said there was a lot of criticism when the testing came into being. He said the focus seemed to be on materials and testing.

“We believe in accountability; we also believe no single test, no single metric should determine the worth of a child, teacher or school division.”

“When teachers want to go beyond the test, when they want to try out a new an idea, we shouldn’t be scared of that – we should embrace it,” Gill said.

He also said that administrators should “Say yes to teachers and teachers should say yes to students. When students are excited about learning, we should capitalize on learning rather than simply saying that we may not have time for that

county schools this year is the Raptor Visitor Management System, whereby first-time visitors are automatically checked against the Sex Offender Registry. Gill sees the system as another tool in ensuring safety and security in all the schools.

Those who are cleared to enter the building receive an ID badge is printed with a photo identification.

“When staff sees them in the hallway, they will either be wearing a staff or visitor ID. He said they are “teaching in a digital environment and the technology has to be used in a way that is going to be transformational in learning and allow our students to do things that otherwise would not be possible without the technology.”

HCPS has “upgraded infrastructure in all of our buildings to handle increased traffic.”

Lee-Davis High School and Patrick Henry High School have undergone complete renovations in their auditoriums.

Last week had Gill on the road every day as he visited all 25 county schools. With pride, he said he had experienced “positive energy in every building. There are high hopes in all of our buildings this year.”

The positivity, he added, was more obvious this year.

“I don’t know how really to describe it; a real positive vibe that permeated that. My effort is to really keep it going, and make sure we are able to maintain it throughout the year.”

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the future on.”

The impact of that rail decision and the two new overpasses also could impact another item on council’s agenda for the evening: the consideration of what action to take going forward regarding updating the town’s current 2020 Transportation Plan.

The 2040 update provides a blueprint for officials when planning roads, improving intersections, or addressing other longrange transportation options.

Council approved hiring the firm Kinley-Horn to provide transportation counseling ser-

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Saturday, Sept. 29 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- 781-0508 or email ccoxjr10@ aol.com. see CALENDAR, pg. 16

vices.

“There’s a lot of angst about what increased train traffic will do to Route 54 traffic,” Mayor Steve Trivett said. “Will this study take up some of that and give us some direction? I know that they don’t have any clearer crystal ball than we do, but, at the same time, it would be good if they can let us know what kind of traffic loads we can anticipate by 20 40.”

Nora Amos, the town’s director of Planning & Community Development, said DRPT data addresses train traffic issues.

“We could ask them to incorporate that into their study,” Amos said.

Farrar pointed out the new study would include data already available. “We are still going to be using data provided by the same people, DRPT and CSX. At some point you kind of have to accept the numbers as they go forward.”

Trivett said it’s vital to have as much information as possible when planning for the eventual increases. “The more we have that we can at least hold on to that seems firm to make our plans with going forward …. the better,” Trivett said.

Council member John Hodges said gauging the impact of new overpasses on town traffic is vital to future planning, and urged

OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

Returning to school brings back a lot of memories

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ast Tuesday, as Hanover County Public Schools students returned to the classroom for the 2018-2019 year, some of us in the office swapped stories about memorable back to school adventures.

I’ve bared my soul before as the terror with the teeth, having bit my first grade teacher.

We did not have public kindergarten then and I was quite content spending my days with my mother. She did take me to school that first day and, as soon as she introduced me to Mrs. Curry, I went into some kind of survival mode and bit her on the arm.

I didn’t want any part of school. To pacify me, my sister, a sixth-grader, spent the day in class

with me. I’m sure she was thrilled (not!) to miss the start of her last year of elementary school.

She always was a great big sister.

So now I have a new favorite story thanks to Tom Haynie, one of our advertising sales representatives. We delight in his stories about growing up in Lively in the Northern Neck.

He shared the story about his class that had one too many children when the teacher did a roll call. It just so happened that one of Tom’s fellow students brought along his younger brother that first week of school.

The youngster’s parents had no idea where he had wandered off to, apparently never thinking he had gone to school with his older brother.

That’s one of those stories that isn’t funny from the standpoint of the parents, but I couldn’t help but laugh at the idea of the older boy bringing

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the younger one with him.

It was a good thing the teacher counted heads and discovered she had one too many in the room.

Today’s back to school experience is vastly different than what Tom and I encountered back in the 1960s.

Technology may have been a word to learn in spelling, but we didn’t have much else in my school. Getting to view a film on the projector was a big deal at the time. I know -- some of you are asking “What is a projector?” Well, unlike the “Go look it up” (as in the encyclopedia or dictionary) standard response from my parents, now it’s go to whatever your favorite browser is on the internet.

Here’s to what we hope will be a productive and remarkable year. Most of all, we hope you make the best memories possible.

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his fellow members to approve the request for $108,000 to hire Kinley-Horn for the study.

In other business, council also approved an appropriation to hire a Town Hall commissioner to oversee construction of the town’s $8 million legacy project.

The commissioning agent would oversee quality control on the design and construction of the new facility, representing the town in matters related to that project.

The commissioning agent would ensure systems are installed and working properly with performance testing and inspect progress on design and construction.

Council approved $77,000 to hire McDonough Bolyard Peck to perform the duties.

In other news, after an extensive interview process, the town has chosen Matthew Reynal to fill the vacant assistant town manager’s position, effective Sept. 10.

Reynal has served as the town’s operations manager since 2015 and is a graduate of James Madison University. He is currently pursuing an advanced degree in public administration from Virginia Tech.

Council also approved a request from Randolph-Macon College to install a 75-square-foot sign at the entrance to campus at Henry and England Streets on the lawn of historic St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

The sign exceeds the maximum size permitted in the Higher Education zone, but recent changes to that ordinance allow for waiver requests.

Council approved the college’s waiver request by a 4-0 vote with Dr. George Spagna recusing himself due to his association with R-MC. Spagna also serves as president of the Friends of the Ashland Library and reminded fellow council members of Train Day, scheduled for Nov. 3.

The popular event had its humble beginnings in a single room at the library more than a decade and a half ago.

John M. Gandy graduates gather for reunion

By Harold A. Stills Special to Ashland-Hanover Local RICHMOND -- Persons who attended the former Hanover County Training School, along with those who attended John M. Gandy High School, gathered on Saturday, Aug. 25, for a reunion at the Claude G. Perkins, Living and Learning Center, on the campus of Virginia Union University.

The reunions are held every two years and this year marked 20 years of celebration.

Nearly 200 people, including more recent graduates of Hermitage High School, Highland Springs High School, Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis High Schools attended the event.

Mrs. Ollehi Ross, Class of 1942; Andrew Bagby, Class of 1948; and Harry Dandridge, Class of 1949, Hanover County Training School; were the three oldest graduates attending the reunion.

Avon White, John M. Gandy Class of 1968, served as toastmaster for the event.

David Hoggard, former band director at John M. Gandy and Lee-Davis High Schools, gave reflections on his days at John M.

The John M Gandy/Hanover County Training School Reunion was held on Saturday, Aug. 25. Among those attending was Ollehi Ross, the oldest graduate (above, right), who was a member of the Class of 1941 at the Hanover County Training School. She was born in 1923 and started school when she was 6. Ross is shown with her niece, Jacqueline Tate.

Gandy and Lee-Davis High Schools.

Memorabilia was provided by Dr. Alphine Jefferson, director of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society.

Other guests included representatives from the Ashland Museum and the Ashland Main Street Organization.

The program included just the right amount of tunes from the 1960s era with music provided by the band Just Friends, and sacred music from the voice of Mrs. Hattie Weatherless.

Thomas Tunstall reignited interest in the reunions in 1998 and he continues today assisted by his wife, Rufenia Tunstall, John M. Gandy Class of 1962, along with George Gray, John M. Gandy Class of 1966, and the reunion committee.

The reunion committee is committed to continuing the celebrations as long as there is a remnant of John M. Gandy High School graduates.

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Jaguars pounce on Patriots in 35-8 victory

By Jonathan Howard For the Times-Dispatch

GLEN ALLEN – Glen Allen was certainly electric on both sides of the ball in Friday night’s contest against Patrick Henry.

Perhaps, so electric that it caused a temporary blackout in the stadium. Donovan Riddick and Chris Butler connected for three first-half touchdowns and the Jaguars defense held Patrick Henry quarterback Alex Sikkar in check all night as Glen Allen (1-1) coasted to a 35-8 victory over Patrick Henry (1-1).

The game was paused at the beginning of the fourth quarter as the stadium lights cut out just before play was set to begin. The delay lasted roughly 20 minutes as the lights reset.

The blackout only delayed the inevitable, as the Jaguars used big plays early and often to score the game’s first four touchdowns. Riddick hit Butler for a 32-yard score on fourth down on the team’s first possession. The receiver beat his man on a slant, and raced by the remaining defense for the touchdown. On the next Glen Allen possession, Butler took a short screen pass, danced past an initial defender and streaked 85 yards to the end zone.

Butler, in his first season with the football team, finished with 7 catches for 203 yards on the night.

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Raider girls win Pole Green Classic

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Glen Allen’s Chris Butler (4) breaks free down the left sideline for a 85-yard score in the first quarter of the Jaguars 35-8 win Friday.

player for us. He’s been explosive all camp, Glen Allen head coach Salvatore Camp said. “He had an off game last week, obviously he rebounded this week.”

By bottling up Sikkar, the Glen Allen defense allowed the

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Jaguars offense to continue to set the pace. Sikkar, who ran for over 200 yards in a victory over Caroline, was held to just 25 yards rushing in the first half.

Meanwhile, Riddick was to turn a broken play into a 20-yard

touchdown run and connected with Butler on a 16-yard screen pass to put the Jaguars up 28-0 with 2:15 remaining.

“We prepared for [Sikkar] all week. We knew he was an elusive kid,” Camp said. “He

hurt us last year. We had a great game plan … and our kids stepped up. The pressure for us is on the defensive side of the ball this year and they see PATRIOTS, pg. 11 

MECHANICSVILLE -- The Atlee girls and Deep Run boys highlighted a number of strong local performances with their first-place finishes Saturday morning at the Pole Green XC Classic at Pole Green Park.

The meet, hosted

by Lee-Davis, kicked off the cross country season with runners from across the state participating. In addition to Atlee’s firstplace showing, other local schools finishing in the top five of the girls championship race were Glen Allen (third) and Cosby (fourth).

Midlothian (seventh), Deep Run (ninth) and Goochland (10th) made the top 10.

Deep Run senior Lily Snow finished second with see CLASSIC, pg. 11 

Yellow Jackets overcome slow start, Cougars

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local

ASHLAND – When you know your starting tailback won’t play and your versatile halfback is not in top form, what do you do? Get creative.

Randolph-Macon’s offense used everything from a tight end at running back to a formation almost never seen, then counted on a Yellow Jacket defense stung by Johns Hopkins for 56 points to bounce back. It wasn’t easy, but Randolph-Macon took their eighth straight win over Averett University Saturday night 24-14 to even its record at 1-1.

“Really proud of our defense, but really all of our kids. I thought they played really hard,” said Yellow Jackets head coach Pedro Arruza.

“There were some tough moments in that game and I thought we missed out on some opportunities.”

The first one came early, as the opening drive, which chewed almost eight minutes off the clock in classic RandolphMacon fashion, ended when Chris Vidal’s 33-yard field goal attempt was blocked. However, his Cougar counterpart, Cole Westberry, a Division III AllAmerican in 2017, missed wide right on a 47-yard attempt on Averett’s first possession.

Vidal didn’t miss on his next try, hitting a 21-yard kick to end a nine-play, 58-yard drive that stalled at the Cougars 4-yard line with 7:13 left in the second quarter. Just before the half, after Michael Sheehan chased down Averett quarterback Jacob Wright at the Yellow Jackets’ 6-yard line, 2 yards short of a first and goal.

Westberry missed a 23-yard attempt, and the Yellow Jackets took a precarious 3-0 lead to the locker room.

After Averett punted quick-

drive, then an interception of Estes returned to the Yellow Jacket 18 to set up a second score, the Yellow Jackets slammed the door with a textbook 10-play, 75-yard drive, ending in a 4-yard touchdown run from DeLeon, who immediately ran to the sidelines to find Hall and celebrate with him. The twosome combined for 140 rushing yards.

Key to the drive was a play that sent left tackle Jordaan Rochester, still ineligible, out as a receiver, confusing the Cougar defense, sending tight end Sam Tanner open up the middle for a 26-yard reception down to the nine.

“We call that play ‘Fight Song’,” Arruza explained about a play many Yellow Jacket fans had never seen. “We made [Rochester] a decoy. Had to cover him.”

Randolph-Macon turns attention now to two subjects: Catholic University, coming to Day Field Saturday for a 1 p.m. game, and getting Frederick, Hoy, and others fully healthy as the first game of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference schedule looms in less than three weeks.

The Yellow Jackets open ODAC play with a trip to Lexington to face defending conference champion Washington & Lee. The Dave Lawrence/The Local Generals are off to a 2-0 start, Randolph-Macon wide receiver Deandre Gill (3) falls into the end zone for a 29-yard completion from Burk Estes and the game’s and the Yellow Jackets will need first touchdown in the Yellow Jackets’ 24-14 victory over visiting Averett at Day Field Saturday. all hands on deck.

Rob Witham can be reached ly to start the second half, the pylon for an athletic touch- was held to 56 yards, and only a quarterback in high school, Yellow Jackets drove 36 yards down reception and a 10-0 10 in the second half, as the entered the game at tailback, at sports@mechlocal.com.

Randolph-Macon defense held rushing for 4, then 2 yards to the Cougars 29, facing a advantage.

0 0 0 14 — 14 “I challenged our receivers him in check, forcing Wright to for the second touchdown of Averett fourth down-and-8. Arruza, R-MC 0 3 14 7 — 24 who calls the offensive plays, after last week. I didn’t think take matters in his own hands. the quarter, and a 17-0 lead.

After the teams traded pos- Without Tre Frederick, Arruza R-MC — Vidal FG 21 dialed up a shot to the end we made many big plays in zone. Quarterback Burke Estes the Hopkins game, and that sessions, Averett began a drive counted on backups Jordan R-MC — Gill 29 pass from Estes kick) fired down the right side, but was huge,” Arruza said of Gill’s at their own 5. Wright, in a Hall and Justin DeLeon to (Vidal R-MC — McDonald 2 run (Vidal rare appearance under cen- deliver in the backfield, while kick) a little short, requiring wideout scoring play.

Averett running back Sean ter, mishandled the snap, and getting key contributions from AU — Wright 13 run (Westberry Deandre Gill to come back to kick) the ball, catch it at the 2-yard Bowman, who rushed for Randolph-Macon recovered unexpected places.

— Wright 18 run (Westberry After the Cougars respond- AU line, then shake a defender, 166 yards in a 33-14 win over the fumble at the 6. kick) Tight end Sean McDonald, ed with a 96-yard touchdown R-MC — DeLeon 4 run (Vidal kick) turn, and dive to reach the Hampden-Sydney last Sunday,

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Girls bring strength to cross country teams

championship race and four in the junior varsity race.

“We don’t know what we have,” Mathews said. “We are extremely – extremely young.”

The Lee-Davis girls’ elder stateswomen are senior Katie Davis and junior Desirae Horsley, who returns to cross country after a season off last year. Sophomore Sierra Puleo – who finished 12th in the Pole Green Classic – may be the Confederate girls’ top runner.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

MECHANICSVILLE – Most area cross country teams took a hit from graduation last year, leaving it to younger runners to step into the roles of their predecessors fairly early in their high school careers.

Despite the youth among area cross country ranks, the teams are lucky: The youth stepping up have the talent to make an impact – some already are – and much of that talent resides among the girls ranks.

Atlee The Raiders may have the best, most experienced team in Hanover County, and one of the top teams in the area, among both the boys and girls contingents – both teams have four seniors returning to the starting ranks. The seniors, such as Kameron Helmlinger on the boys side and Emma Sudol on the girls side, have been key contributors to the Raiders’ success for years.

“We’re going to be real strong on both sides,” said Atlee head coach Tyler Busch. “Our girls, we lost one out of our top seven. Our boys, we lost a few out of our top seven. So we’ve got a big crew returning from last year.”

But Atlee may find its biggest individual contributors from its younger runners.

Sophomore Rachel Mudd quickly established herself as a contender in her freshman year.

With a fourth-place finish in the girls championship race at the Pole Green Cross Country Classic Saturday, she looks well placed to build upon her past successes. A junior, Cabell Franklin, will also carry much of the running load. She finished eighth in the Pole Green Classic. The performances by

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Atlee’s Rachel Mudd paces the Raider girls to victory in the girls championship race of the Pole Green Cross Country Classic with a fourth place finish in 18:51.20 at Pole Green Park Saturday. Atlee’s boys finished third in their championship race.

Mudd and Franklin helped the Raider girls claim a first-place finish in the meet.

On the boys side, sophomore Ian Sellors finished a few steps behind Helmlinger as the two came in fifth and sixth, respectively, in the Pole Green Classic. They helped Atlee’s boys finish third in the championship race.

Hanover What Hanover lacks in experience, they should make up for in depth. Hanover head cross country coach Rich Firth is confident his Hawks – both girls and boys – will be in the mix in Region 4B at the end of the season.

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a lot of depth. We’re real young, and we lost Nathaniel Good, our top runner last year, but I have really good core of freshmen and once they figure it out, I think they will be able to help us.”

A sophomore, Cole Myers, will lead the Hawk boys. Myers finished 71st out of the more than 250-runner field in the Pole Green Classic boys championship race Saturday.

A junior, Rachel Crytser, will lead the Hanover girls continent. Crytser has been one of the top Hawk runners from the time she joined Hanover’s cross country and track teams as a freshman, and she should be able to improve upon an already solid legacy. Her biggest chal-

lenge should be mental, Firth said.

“Rachel Crytser now has to transfer the same mentality she has in track – where she owns races and knows she can win – to cross country,” Firth said.

“The physical part, she has.”

Crytser finished 13th in the girls championship race in the Pole Green Classic Saturday.

Lee-Davis The Confederates had solid running units on both its boys and girls teams last year, but graduation cleaned the cupboard – to the benefit of colleges like George Mason and the University of Richmond. So, while Lee-Davis lacks experience, it has plenty of depth on

the boys side. It has plenty of talent on the girls side, but is struggling in terms of numbers.

“We’re looking energetic and inexperienced right now,” said Lee-Davis head cross country coach Neil Mathews. “But we’re very enthusiastic.”

The boys team, led by senior Avery Witherow, has a core group of juniors – including Payton Fox and Gerrit Moyar – who have been running together for the past three years.

Mathews expect that will help all of them improve over the course of the season.

Graduation and injuries have decimated the Confederate roster on the girls side. Only eight girls competed in the Pole Green Classic – four in the girls

Patrick Henry The Patrick Henry girls and boys teams seem a study in opposites. The Patriot girls have four seniors and no freshmen.

The boys have four freshmen and no seniors.

While Patrick Henry’s girls are led by four seniors – Hailey Draper, Emma Fallin, Caroline Joyce and Alycia Richardson – their best runner may be from the younger end of the spectrum: sophomore Emmy Joyce, who led the Patriots to an 11thplace finish by coming in 18th in the Pole Green Classic girls championship race.

The boys are led by an even younger member of their team: freshman Trevor Mason, who finished 32nd at the Pole Green Classic.

The most important challenge for the Patriots – both boys and girls – is staying healthy.

“The biggest key right now is not breaking down as we get close to the end of the season,” said Patrick Henry head cross country coach Jeremy Dobrinski. “That’s what happened to us last year on the girls side. We had a good shot of making it to the state meet and we get down to the regional meet and fall apart a little bit.”

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Young Yellow Jackets fall to Mary Washington

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon graduated a lot of stalwarts from its women’s volleyball team. While the Yellow Jackets have some experienced players on this year’s squad, many positions are filled by new players, or players new to the roles they were assigned.

In-state rival Mary Washington came to Crenshaw Gymnasium on Sep. 4 and took full advantage of RandolphMacon’s adjustment period – but not without some difficulty – eking out a 3-2 victory over the host Yellow Jackets.

“It went better than I thought,” said RandolphMacon head coach Bill Rogers.

“I have a young team now – we graduated a lot – and have players playing new positions.

So, this early in the season, I thought we did a fantastic job.”

After winning the first game 25-21, the Yellow Jackets were thrashed in the second game,

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a time of 18:38.90, James River sophomore Lindsey Hester finished third with a time of 18:43.20, and Atlee sophomore Rachel Mudd finished fourth at 18:51.20.

“I’m a lot more prepared than I was last year,” Mudd said.

“I’ve done this course before, so I know it by heart now.”

Despite being one of the best runners on the team as a sophomore, Mudd pointed to the leadership of the team’s seniors as a motivating factor.

“I just know it’s their last

falling to the Eagles 25-13.

Rather than fold, however, Randolph-Macon responded with a respectable effort in a 25-20 loss in the third game and won the fourth game 25-22.

The Yellow Jackets stayed within a point or two of Mary Washington for almost the entire fifth and deciding set before falling 15-13.

During the matches, Rogers subbed freely. While the goal was to find the right combination on the floor to stymie Mary Washington, it shows what is arguably the main strength of his team.

“We have a lot of depth,” he said. “I subbed a lot and we still played well. We probably have more depth than we’ve ever had. For me, I’m going to have to figure out who’s there to play that day. It took a little time [tonight].”

Mary Washington was led

by Leslie Walters and Peyton Dunow with 17 kills apiece.

Walters also had 17 digs while Dunow also had nine digs and

four blocks. Savannah Powers finished with 10 kills, 14 digs and four aces, while Ryan Cho finished with 31 digs.

Randolph-Macon was led

by Alexia Wolfe and Miranda Hall with nine kills apiece.

Wolfe also had 21 digs while Hall had five. Mackenzie Loewe and Angela Tender each finished with 12 digs.

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year, so I really want to give it all I got this season for them, and I just want to make this whole season a great memory for them,” she said.

John Champe’s Bethany Graham won the girls championship race in 18:27.60. Atlee’s Cabell Franklin also finished in the top 10, coming in eighth in 19:38.10. Sierra Puleo led a small Lee-Davis contingent in the championship race with a 12th place finish in 19:49.40.

She was followed by Hanover’s Rachel Crytser in 13th place in 20:00.60. Patrick Henry’s Emmy Joyce wasn’t that far behind, finishing 18th in 20:50.00.

The boys side was loaded

with local schools finishing near the top as well, with Atlee (third), James River (fourth), Midlothian (fifth) and Cosby (sixth) joining Deep Run in the top 10. The Trojans were anchored by senior Max Etka’s second-place finish in 15:56.30.

“I wanted to get low points for my team, and I think I got that done,” Etka said. “It’s early in the season. My fitness isn’t all the way there obviously, but I was 15 seconds faster than here last year and three seconds off my personal best, so I cannot be mad.”

In addition to Etka, Deep Run junior Colby Burcham finished fourth at 16:15.60,

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Highlights: Leslie Walters (UMW) 17 kills, 17 digs; Peyton Dunow (UMW) 17 kills, 9 digs, 4 blocks; Savannah Powers (UMW) 10 kills, 14 digs, 4 aces; Ryan Cho (UMW) 31 digs; Wren Berry (UMW) 28 assists; Kendal Hall (UMW) 27 assists; Alexia Wolfe (R-MC) 9 kills, 21 digs; Miranda Hall (R-MC) 9 kills, 5 digs; Mariah Clark (R-MC) 8 kills, 5 blocks; Emily Fitzwater (R-MC) 5 kills, 6 digs, 7 blocks; Madison Warlick (R-MC) 5 kills, 8 digs; Mackenzie Loewe (R-MC) 12 digs; Angela Tender (R-MC) 12 digs; Emily Steffan 10 assists.

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Randolph-Macon’s Mariah Clark (1) and Emily Fitzwater (11) leap to block a shot by Mary Washington’s Leslie Walters in the Eagles’ 21-25, 25-13, 25-20, 22-25, 15-13 victory over the host Yellow Jackets in Crenshaw Gymnasium Tuesday night.

PATRIOTS stepped up.”

Patrick Henry backup quarterback Jayden Mines led the Patriots on a touchdown drive as the first half expired, finding Jeremiah Royall on a 5-yard fade pass at the gun. Mines

ran in the 2-point conversion, bringing the score to 28-8 at half.

Glen Allen continued its dominance on both sides of the ball in the second half, forcing a turnover on downs on Patrick Henry’s first drive. The Jaguars followed the stop with a 15-play time-eating drive that ended in a Devin Flowers 1-yard run for

the game’s final score.

Riddick finished 12 of 17 through the air for 248 yards for Glen Allen while Flowers finished with 84 yards on the ground. Sikkar passed for 106 yards and rushed for an additional 67 in the Patriots’ loss.

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and Atlee senior Kameron Helmlinger was right behind, finishing fifth at 16:15.90.

Helmlinger expressed satisfaction over his time, noting he is coming off an injury he sustained in the spring during the outdoor track season.

“I think it was right around what I got last year,” he said. “I didn’t really have much time to get ready for this race, so I was just happy I got to come out and finish this race.”

The boys championship race was won by Virginia Episcopal’s Daniel O’Brien in 15:36.90. Helmlinger’s teammate, Ian Sellors, finished sixth in 16:23.00. Top finishers from

other area schools include Avery Witherow (Lee-Davis), who finished 16th in 16:58.60; Trevor Mason (Patrick Henry), who finished 32nd in 17:19.20; and Cole Myers (Hanover), who was 71st in 18:00.80.

Patrick Henry, led by Luke Taylor with a ninth place finished in 18:49.50, came in sixth overall in the boy small schools race.

While the humidity hovered around 90 percent throughout the day, it did not seem to affect the runners too much.

“I noticed it when I was warming up. I wore adidas pants and a long sleeve to keep my muscles warm, and after the

first segment of our warmup, I was dripping,” Etka said.

However, Etka was quick to point out that 60-70-degree weather and overcast skies are among his favorite conditions for running, and he also noted that everyone else ran in the same weather.

“Actually, it wasn’t that bad today,” Mudd said. She said the most difficult part was dealing with the sweat on her face. She also noted she had difficulty breathing at times.

Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report.

Gabe Hauari can be reached at ghauari@timesdispatch.com.

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted:

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C-9-18(c), TRUSTEES OF HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH, Request(s) to rezone from AR-2, Agricultural Residential District, to A-1(c), Agricultural District with conditions, on GPIN 870876-7971, consisting of approximately 2.49 acres, located on the east line of Hillcrest Road (State Route 649) approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. Since AR-2 zoning does not list churches as a permitted use, the proposed zoning amendment to A-1(c), Agricultural District with conditions, would allow this parcel to be added to the adjacent property of Hillcrest Baptist Church. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CUP-6-03, AM. 1-18, TRUSTEES OF HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit the addition of GPIN 8708-76-7971 (2.49 acres fronting on Hillcrest Road and adjacent to the Church) to the area of the Church CUP (GPIN 8708-76-6495, 5.42 acres), together consisting of approximately 7.91 acres. The Church property is zoned A-1(c), Agricultural District with conditions, and the parcel being added to the area of the CUP is zoned AR-2, Agricultural Residential District (A-1(c), zoning pending). The Church is located on the west line of Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) at its intersection with Hillcrest Road (State Route 649) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CUP-17-07, AM. 1-18, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT) Request(s) to rescind a Conditional Use Permit that was permitted in accordance with Section 26-20.26 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower on GPIN 8743-09-4401(part), consisting of approximately 6.60 acres.

The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156) approximately 1500 feet south of its intersection with Rockhill Road (State Route 619) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CONSTRUCTION & TRADES PLUMBER & SHEET METAL FOREMEN Harris Heating & Plumbing Co., Inc. is looking for experienced Plumbing & Sheet Metal Foremen. Competitive Pay and Benefits. Send resume to office@ harrisheating.com or in person at 11020 Richardson Rd, Ashland.

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CUP-4-18, TL HUNT L.L.C. (HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-100.8 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a library on GPIN 8706-24-3693(part), consisting of approximately 1.84 acres, zoned B-O(c), Business Office District with conditions, and located on the east line of Rutlandshire Drive (State Route 2320) approximately 525 feet north of its the intersection with Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CUP-6-18, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PARKS AND RECREATION) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.11 and 26-20.26 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a public park and telecommunications tower on GPINs 8743-09-4401,8734-90-7211, and 8744-00-0911 (part), consisting of approximately 60.64 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156) approximately 1500 feet south of Rockhill Road (State Route 619) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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Town of Ashland Public Works Operations Manager The Town of Ashland is seeking to fill the position of Public Works Operations Manager. Starting salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefit package. For more information please see the Town website: w ww.ashlandva.gov. The Town of Ashland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been recognized for two years as an RTD Top Workplace.

SE-7-18, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PARKS AND RECREATION) Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to allow athletic field light poles that are taller than permitted on GPINs 8743-09-4401 and 8734-90-7211, consisting of approximately 55.64 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156) approximately 0.25 miles south of Rockhill Road (State Route 619) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-15-18, DENISE LYNCH CRAWFORD Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPIN 7719-83-5546, consisting of approximately 2.36 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of a private driveway that intersects with Holloway Lane (private road) approximately 675 feet west of Walnut Hill Drive (State Route 622) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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SE-16-18, PAMUNKEY REGIONAL JAIL AUTHORITY Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-334.2 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a modular classroom on GPIN 8810-42-3597, consisting of approximately 34.8 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Courtland Farm Road (State Route 820), approximately 0.75 miles from its intersection with Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, September 20, 2018, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-12-89(c), AM. 1-18, NORTHLAKE INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-18-6498 and 7788-17-6843, consisting of approximately 31.44 acres, and located on the east line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 900 feet south of its intersection with North Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit commercial and industrial uses. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-11-18(c), WLB HOLDINGS, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and B-3, General Business District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions (3.73 acres) and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions (0.67 acres), on GPIN 7871-99-8453, consisting of approximately 4.4 acres, and located on the east line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 0.75 miles south of its intersection with Old Ridge Road (State Route 738) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial.

The proposed zoning amendment would permit automobile repair, vehicle storage, and used automobile sales with companion application, CUP-5-18. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CUP-5-18, WLB HOLDINGS, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.4 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit used car sales on GPIN 7871-99-8453(part), consisting of approximately 4.4 acres (CUP area is limited to 3.73 acres), zoned A-1, Agricultural District and B-3, General Business District (B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, pending with companion rezoning case, C-11-18(c)), and located on the east line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 0.75 miles south of its intersection with Old Ridge Road (State Route 738) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CUP-12-18, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PUBLIC UTILITIES) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a public water storage tank and pump station on GPIN 7798-13-4239, consisting of approximately 9.55 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east side of the Hanover County Airport, approximately 0.55 miles north of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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B’dam Beer Jam = fun day

Beth Wilson, left from the Grapevine Restaurant Food Truck protects her tray of Baklava from a hungry photographer at the B’dam Brew Jam.

Bailey Dean, 5, of Hanover, photo at left, heads for cover as a brief downpour doesn’t dampen the spirits Saturday at the Beaverdam Brew Jam. The sixth annual event was held at the Beaverdam Ruritan Club at 18002 Teman Rd. in Beaverdam. Seven-year-old Skylar Johnson of Montpelier, right, plays cornhole.

Amanda & Adam Beason of Richmond provide the jam at the Beaverdam Drew & Jam festival

Elmer “Elmo” Hall, at left, honorary mayor of Beaverdam candidate, takes a break from campaigning to sample one of the many beers available. Six-year-old Sylvia Conway of Montpelier, right, can do nothing but smile when spotted drawing on the sidewalk with a large piece of chalk.

Photos by Joel Klein for Ashland-Hanover Local

A plethora of choices faced visitors to the B’dam Brew Jam on Saturday.

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Upcoming programs at area libraries listed Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the upcoming programs at Ashland area branch libraries.

Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library

Must Love Words – 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye?

Join in for 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. Flexible Strength Class – 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12, for ages 18 and up. Join in a gentle resistance and stretching class for beginners of all abilities. Exercises can be done sitting in a chair or standing. Bottled water 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. Computer Basics Class – 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19. Learn basic computer skills like how to use a mouse, examine the parts of a computer, explore and search the Internet, and create and save documents with Microsoft Word 2010. For more information, call 804-7984072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Auto Maintenance for Teens – 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20. Local mechanic, Mac

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Saturday, Oct. 20 The 1978 Class of LeeDavis 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 (Lee-Davis Class of 1978), or contact Judi Craft Culver at judi.culver@gmail. com or 804-387-6153.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the

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McManus, will show teens basic maintenance skills. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Fall Fun for Kids – 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, for ages 6 to 11. Play pumpkin ring toss and fall Bingo. Try your best at blindfolded apple tasting too. Cookies and cider 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. Storytimes -Mondays (Sept. 10, 17 and 24) – 10 a.m.

Mother Goose and 10:45 a.m.; Tuesdays (Sept. 11, 19 and 25) – 10 a.m. Toddler and 10:45 a.m. Preschool.

For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave.

Hanover Branch Library Hanover Book Club – 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13. Join in a fun and friendly book discussion. Bring a friend. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Storytimes – Fridays – 10:45 a.m. Family.

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The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For

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more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary through mid-December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a nonstring instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

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Paws to READ – 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 12. 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.

STEAM Family Fun Day – 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15. Challenge your mind with giant Metro Creative Graphics games, mash and mold play dough, and create 3D bubbles with your friends and family. 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.

Teddy Bear Sleepover – 5 to 5:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 (Storytime and dropoff) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 (pick-up).

Join in a fun craft and Storytime on Friday, then leave your teddies for a “beary” fun sleepover.

General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner.

Wednesdays At 3 p.m., the Gathering Place, formerly Ashland Coffee and Tea, hosts the “AHA Moment,” which is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA). At Home in Ashland is a tax-exempt

Visit the library on Saturday to see photos of what they did all night. 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 – Wednesdays – 10 a.m. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

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LEGOs! – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 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.

Read 2 Rover – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17. 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.

Rockville Book Club – 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Discover new books and authors and share your reading suggestions at our monthly book club discussion. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road Storytimes – Fridays – 10:30 a.m. Family.

For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road.

nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in their homes as they age. The informal get-togethers are open to any interested Ashland area senior and provide an opportunity to make personal connections and discuss topics of mutual interest. No registration is needed. For seniors who are still employed, AHA also has arranged for evening gatherings at 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Trackside Grill. This event does require advance registration before noon on the fourth Monday.

The contact person is Carol Dedischew: 804-299-3171 or cdedischew@aol.com.

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

Overcomers Outreach, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families, meets at 7 .pm. at 7446 Adams Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3666524 or email mjfaith1@gmail. com.