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HCPS students performing well HCBOS readies Success is gauged ‘in multiple ways’ By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools officials utilize a variety of tools to evaluate student performance, including the Commonwealth’s Standard of Learning scores. The recent release of last year’s scores confirms the district’s focus on relevance and rigor, but also reflects some areas that could spotlight future attention for the county’s educators. Nancy Disharoon, director of Accreditation and Accountability, told

Hanover County School Board members last week that the division is performing well, with division leading on time graduation rates and SOL scores that exceed the state average in DISHAROON all five major categories. As she presented her annual achievement summary for the 2017-2018 school year, Disharoon cautioned against placing too much emphasis on a single metric when assessing performance. “As we review student performance rates, please remember that scores on a single measure don’t tell the whole story

of what happens in our classrooms,” she said. The recent SOL scores are just one of the tools used to gauge student performance. “We measure student success in multiple ways,” Disharoon said. “As educators, we use the SOL information to identify one data point to identify student strengths and weaknesses, and to create educational activities and opportunities designed to help every child succeed.” When considering the five subject areas examined by SOL tests, Hanover County students ranked in the top 10 percent among state schools in math and English. “Hanover County Public School stusee HCPS, pg. 5

legislative priorities By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER -- With the opening of this year’s General Assembly session only months away, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors is compiling a list of legislative policies, priorities that will eventually become its legislative agenda for the upcoming year. Some of the items on the list have become almost standard on the board’s wish list, including a request that local-

9/11 Memorial Program remembers . . .

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Those attending the Sept. 11 Memorial Program at the Hanover County Courthouse remembered the victims and survivors of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks in Manhattan, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Kiddie Kingdom kids took part in the Memorial Program at the Hanover County Courthouse. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County, offered remarks as did Hanover Fire/EMS Chief Jethro Piland. Sean Davis, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, was among the dignitaries to address the Memorial Program

ities be allowed to determine starting dates for school. Planning for the 2019 agenda began in earnest last month at a meeting of the board’s legislative committee where members decided to maintain the same format as last year where the document outlined agenda items, positions on upcoming legislation and policy statements. “The pre-filing has already begun and there are bills in the hopper,” Deputy see HCBOS, pg. 3

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SHIELD helps keep partnership work alive By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com HANOVER – In keeping with his department’s theme of partnership, Col. David R. Hines, Hanover County sheriff, hosted the first-ever National SHIELD Network Conference last week outside of New York City. SHIELD allows the sheriff and the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office to be in close – if not immediate – contact with the community through these programs: Neighborhood Watch, Business Watch, and Worship Watch. Hines said he is committed to maintaining this type of outreach with the county he and his department serve. “The SHIELD Conference served as a tangible reminder of the strength found in partnerships,” Hines said. “It allowed the Hanover Sheriff ’s Office the opportunity to share

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These are the members of the National SHIELD Network who took part in Thursday’s national conference at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump.

this initiative of crime and terrorism prevention at an international level and through professional peer and community partnerships, continue to keep Hanover a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

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Thursday’s program included speakers from around the world discussing active shooter events, terrorist attacks and violent extremism. Among those taking part in the presentations were: Deputy Chief Robert Anzueto of the Orlando Police Department; Deputy Director Seamus Hughes of The George Washington University Program on Extremism. Chief Inspector Brandon De Waele of Antwerp (Belgium) Police Department; Chief Rod Knecht of the Edmonton Police Service; and Capt. Roxanne Burke of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Wrapping up the conference was a National SHIELD Network Panel discussion that included representatives from the New York City Police Department (NYPD); Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Baltimore City Police Department; Detroit Police Department; Hennepin Sheriff ’s Office; Boston Police Department; Orange County (California) Regional Intelligence Center. Suffolk County Police

Department; and Anne Arundel Police Department. The agenda included the following: Robert Anzuelo – Orlando Pulse Night Club Shooting Case Study. Roxanne Burke – Las Vegas Harvest 91 Music Festival Shooting Case Study. Rod Knecht -Edmonton, Canada, Vehicle Attack. Brandon De Waele – The Belgian Attacks. Seamus Hughes – ISIS in America. “We are truly grateful to our law enforcement and private partners from around the world who helped make this conference a great success,” Hines said. “We are especially thankful to the New York City Police Department for their continued support.” “In a world where law enforcement is tasked with being the first line of defense during a potential terrorist attack, we owe it to our community to be prepared and informed,” the sheriff continued. “It is also incumbent upon law enforcement to keep our see SHIELD, pg. 4

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue 7000 block of Pamunkey Regional Jail, Hanover.

Sept. 4

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Charters CS, Mechanicsville. Assault and bttery of a family member was reported in the 14200 block of Mill Creek Commons Lane, Doswell. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14100 block of Harts Lane/Hewlett Road, Beaverdam. Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 9000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or

more not from a person, was reported in the 12000 block of Karen Drive, Ashland.

Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 11200 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8300 block of Ellerson Drive, Mechanicsville.

$500, in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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

Driver did not report an accident in the 16200 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

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way, we’re not fighting against each other. We are joining forces to go to the state legislature with a united front.” Another issue for consideration is an item that requests that the General Assembly amend its positions on cash proffers to allow localities to accept proffers to mitigate impact of new development. A new item on the proposed list addresses students who spend time at internships or technical training be allowed to claim those hours as instructional time. If approved by the supervisors, Walter said, “We will make sure that we work with the [Hanover County] School Board and [Hanover County Public Schools] school staff to ensure that language gives them the most flexibility and is something that we can work with them and their statewide organizations to recommend this and find a way for it to be enacted.” Board positions were unchanged on bills that would provide counties with the same taxing authority as cities and the development of additional revenue sources if machinery and tool taxes were eliminated. The proposed list also retains support for the adoption of a requirement that all bills that could have local fiscal impacts be filed the first day of the session. The list of positions also supports full funding for STEP VA and supports the Assembly’s efforts to ensure collection of sales tax for online purchases and their distribution uniform. The board also could continue to support a change in the June primary date from the second Tuesday to the third Tuesday to avoid interference with school activities. Many Hanover County polling places are located at school campuses. Proposed legislative policy statements might include: Opposition to unfunded mandates from the state. Supports increase in state allocation for transportation needs in a fair distribution to all areas of the Commonwealth. Support maintaining local control of revenue and land use. The board is expected to vote on the 2019 Legislative Agenda at next month’s meeting. Once approved, members of the county’s legislative team will meet with legislators on a one-on-one basis see HCBOS, pg. 12

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HANOVER -- With the opening of this year’s General Assembly session only months away, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors is compiling a list of legislative policies, priorities that will eventually become its legislative agenda for the upcoming year. Some of the items on the list have become almost standard on the board’s wish list, including a request that localities be allowed to determine starting dates for school. Planning for the 2019 agenda began in earnest last month at a meeting of the board’s legislative committee where members decided to maintain the same format as last year where the document outlined agenda items, positions on upcoming legislation and policy statements. “The pre-filing has already begun and there are bills in the hopper,” Deputy County Attorney Dennis Walter said. “Hopefully, this starts the discussion that actually began at the legislative committee meeting a few weeks ago.” County officials continue to place transportation and specifically road construction at the top of the list and urged its legislative team to push for a continuance of the Six-Year Secondary Road Program and seeks more funding for the Revenue Sharing Program that has provided funding for road improvements in the past. Funds for that program have been drastically reduced with the inception of the Smart Scale Program. “We still want to maintain that request for the Six-Year Secondary Road Program and Revenue Sharing, which have a large impact here in Hanover, but there’s also the recognition that we are in support of VACO (Virginia Association of Counties) and other localities for an overall increase in transportation funding,” Walter said. South Anna supervisor Wayne Hazzard serves as chair of VACO’s Transportation Committee and said the panel decided that the lack of funding affected all areas of the state. “We decided to go forward with a plan that said we just need more money for transportation in general,” Hazzard said. “That

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10000 block of Chamberlayne Road/Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages,

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Violation of a protective order, violence, second offense within five years, was reported in the 12000 block of Karen Drive, Ashland.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals JANE JOHNSTON RHYNE

ROBERT “ROB” SCATES

Jane Johnston Rhyne departed this earth on September 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sloan Alexander Rhyne Jr.; her son, David William Rhyne (Janice); and grandsons, Michael B. Rhyne Jr. and Anthony E. Rhyne Jr. She is survived by her children, Sloan A. Rhyne III (Velinda), Anthony E. Rhyne (P.J.), Dorothy J. Speight (Randy), Sarah R. Meadows (Dick, deceased), Michael B. Rhyne, Stephen W. Rhyne (Debbie), Richard T. Rhyne, Paul J. Rhyne Sr. (Mary Beth), Benjamin F. Rhyne (Janet), Selma R. Davis (Randy) and Mary K. RHYNE Rhyne; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. As she raised her 12 children, she donated much of her time to the PTA, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, and was very active in the community, always willing to lend a hand where needed. She spent her middle and senior years working with persons with developmental disabilities, mostly through The Greater Richmond ARC. Her love and unselfish dedication to others will always be remembered. She will be thought of often and missed by all that knew and loved her. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at Bliley’s Funeral Home at 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018, at the Church of Our Savior in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Greater Richmond ARC, Jane Rhyne Endowment Fund.

Robert "Rob" Scates, 58, of Dabneys, at Retreat Hospital with family by his side. He was diagnosed with gastric cancer in December 2017 and fought the disease courageously, living life to its fullest along the way. Rob is survived by his beloved wife, Robin; and their children, Sara, Emmy and Sam; as well as his parents, Bob Scates of Waynesboro and Imogene Scates of Richmond; his brother, Mike (Beth) of Raleigh, North Carolina; and sister, Allyson Goff of Wichita, Kansas. He was born on February 2, 1960, in Waynesboro and moved to Richmond as SCATES a boy. Rob attended J.R. Tucker High School and Virginia Tech, the university that all three of his children would graduate from years later. After college, Rob took a position with Taylor and Parrish Construction, a company with a long and revered history in the Richmond community. Rob loved his job; he took great pride in contributing to projects that would enrich the architectural landscape of his home town. On a September morning in 1988, while working on a Taylor and Parrish project, Rob would meet the love of his life, Robin. Rob and Robin moved to their home in western Hanover County and, for 29 years, they built a wonderful family and life together. He was a kind and generous neighbor and member of the community. Many of the family’s fondest memories were spent at the Rockville Sports Complex, where Rob coached baseball and volunteered on its board. The family, always together, enjoyed frequent trips to the mountains and lazy summer days paddling the James. When his kids got older, Rob shared his passion for music with them and they frequently

traveled to concerts, near and far, together. Rob Scates was an extraordinary person. He lived every day intent on making a difference in the world and offering the gift of kindness to everyone he met. His humility and selflessness, his love of people and fierce dedication to family is the legacy he leaves behind. “The wings of angels are often found on the backs of the most unlikely of people.” A celebration of Rob’s life was held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the Gum Springs United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The James River Association or The Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

CHARLES TEMPLE THOMPSON Charles Temple Thompson, 95, of Ashland, passed away on September 8, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Anne Waldrop Thompson. He was born in Beaverdam and attended Montpelier School where he met Anne in the second grade. He attended Randolph-Macon College as an undergraduate and received his master’s degree from the University of Virginia. During his time at Randolph-Macon College, he entered the U.S.

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The large conference room at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump was filled with attendees representing numerous states and Belgium at the National SHIELD Network that was held in Thursday’s national conference.

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APD announces R.I.D.E. traffic safety initiative Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -The Ashland Police Department has announced the Roadway & Intersection Directed Enforcement (R.I.D.E.) traffic safety initiative. Data collected in 2018

indicates an increase in motor vehicle crashes in Ashland, with a 32% increase in reportable crashes in the April to June period. Additionally, crashes involving injury increased 100% during that time. “In the past, the majority

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of crashes in town occurred at three main intersections, however, crashes are now occurring more frequently at many of our less travelled intersections and on our residential roadways,” Officer Chip Watts, Public Information & Community see R.I.D.E., pg. 12

Army and served his country proudly in World War II. He was a retired employee of VEPCO (now Dominion Energy) with 33 years of service. He is survived by his children and their spouses and his grandchildren: Carol Thompson Daily (Michael), Charles T. Thompson Jr. (Tenley) and their children Leighton and Iain, and William B. Thompson (Kate) and their chilTHOMPSON dren, Brayton, Macy and Charlie. His family was his true passion in life; he was a loving father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at at St. James the Less Episcopal Church in Ashland. Interment followed the service at the Church of Our Saviour Episcopal Church Cemetery in Montpelier. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to St. James the Less Episcopal Church, 125 Beverly Rd., Ashland, VA 23005. Bliley’s Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements.

community informed so they can be better prepared.” “Our community has truly embraced the SHIELD initiative. This program has become vital in our daily operations as we work to become even more efficient in our service to our community,” Hines said. The sheriff also said that the SHIELD initiative is another way for his office to be prepared and informed. “SHIELD is designed to not only increase opportunities for our community to seamlessly

share potential crime or suspicious information with the Sheriff ’s Office but also increase their awareness of crime trends that cross jurisdictional boundaries and the current condition of terrorism abroad,” Hines concluded. For more information on the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office SHIELD program, visit https://www.hanoversheriff.com/362/HCSOSHIELD-Program. The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office extended its “sincere gratitude to Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, Chief Humberto Cardonel and the men and women of the Henrico County Division of Police for their assistance during this event.”

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

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7000 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14000 block of Halls Haven Lane, Beaverdam. Concealment, price altering merchandise, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Forging coin and bank notes were reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 5200 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7400 block of Quiet Caper Court,

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

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

Sept. 6

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 73090 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reportedin the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8200 block of Pamlico Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Oxfordshire Place, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7400 block of Stuart Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7300 block of Addie Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft, ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 19200 block of Landora Bridge Road, Ruther Glen.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13100 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I

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dents are achieving on all tests at high levels,” Disharoon said. In the content area of reading, Hanover students exceeded state pass rates in all areas. “The focus of reading instruction continues to hone in on the development of reading skills related to the mechanics of reading, as well as skills that allow students to analyze and interpret the written word and make connections with fiction and non-fiction reading,” Disharoon said. Hanover County students exceeded state pass rates on 27 of the 29 tests that evaluate performance, falling below that average on two social studies tests. For the third consecutive year, Hanover students ranked first in

Sept. 7

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

math performance among the 15 largest divisions across the state. Disharoon said scores from those five SOL performance categories provide only a partial view of what is actually happening in Hanover County classrooms. “The numbers shown . . . do not tell the complete story,” Disharoon said. “The story of our students and their achievements are told every day in the classroom.” The Commonwealth’s Department of Education embraced other measures such as absenteeism and graduation rates to evaluate student performance, shifting emphasis from the once all-powerful SOL results. Even though Hanover scores remained largely level from last year’s numbers, the division was the only area system that boasted above aver-

All things related to rail to be offered on Train Day Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Ashland Train Day is back again for 2018. This year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Ashland Train Station at 112 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Sponsored and coordinated by Ashland Main Street Association, the annual event draws thousands of train enthusiasts to Ashland from all parts of the Richmond region. The railroad-themed event is organized with the entire family in mind. Railroad music and songs with will performed at the CSX Stage. There also will be miniature children’s train rides, children’s games and activities, model trains (Lego, wooden and electric), model train racing, memorabilia displays, a locomotive moon bounce, food- and railroad-related vendors, and Train Day mascots, the Engineer Bears. Those planning to attend are encouraged to wear their bib overalls, bandana and engineer hat. Ashland Train Day is presented free of charge. Since 2012, Ashland Kiwanians have provided significant volunteer service support for the event, and, in 2013, expanded Kiwanis participation as volunteers to include members

age scores in all five categories and led those divisions in overall results. Disharoon noted increased participation in the Advanced College Academy, the Health Specialty Center, Advanced Placement and IB (International Baccalaureate) classes. Superintendent Michael Gill said it’s important to consider many metrics when assessing performance, including specialty programs, innovative classroom efforts, and other advanced learning projects. More than half of Hanover’s middle school students took an advanced math class last year, and 70 percent of eighth students took a high school level language class. “While there were declines in some areas, we saw positive gains in others -- and I’m not just talking SOLs. When we look at dual enrollment,

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The Town of Ashland will celebrate its heritage as a railroad town on Nov. 3 with the annual Ashland Train Day festivities.

from the Richmond Young Professionals Club, as well as many members of their sponsored Key and CKI clubs. For the 2018 event, the Kiwanis Family again plans to participate. Online sign-up for the various volunteer event positions will begin shortly. In addition to treating Train Day as one of the larger community service projects, the Kiwanis Club of Ashland will be operating its fundraising Hobo Diner, serving hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and water/soft drinks to hungry event attendees. For more information, go to www. AshlandTrainDay.com. Follow on Twitter at @ AshlandTrainDay.

when we look at the increasing numbers in our Health Sciences Specialty Center, when you look at the fact that we have STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) labs in all of our elementary schools, we have to get away from this idea of judging performance by a single metric,” Gill said after the meeting. While those scores are still important, Gill indicated that a more holistic evaluation is appropriate. “That’s not to say that we don’t pay attention to the needle on SOL scores. We absolutely do,” he said. “It’s all about continuous improvement,” he added. Gill said paying attention to areas of concern, as well as areas where the district outperformed other systems, is important. “If there’s a dip, even if it’s a small

dip, it certainly gets our attention.” In other matters, 12 Hanover County schools participated in the American Heart Association’s community service outreach program and were recognized by AHA representative Christie Church at the Sept. 11 meeting. More than 1,400 county students participated in the healthy heart challenge. Church presented a special award to South Anna Elementary School third-grader Avery Geiges, who raised more than $1,300 for the Association. In other news, the board approved a grant to purchase two buses for pre-school students through a special Head Start program. The separation of pre-school students will improve efficiency and create more capacity on other routes.

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The way we function was forever changed in 2001

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

t’s almost like asking someone from my generation where they were when they learned President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated. The lingering and unforgettable events of Sept. 11, 2001, evoke those same reactions. We all know where we were and what we were doing when we learned about the attacks on our nation. Seventeen years. With the passage of time, the memories remain intact. A chill comes over me as I type. The horror will never leave us. Sept. 11, 2001, started like most days with me calling to check in at the daily newspaper in Williamson, West Virginia. As editor, I worked evenings/nights through the start of the press. I called the news editor to see what was going on, as in any breaking news. “Do you have the TV on? she asked. “No, why?” “Turn it on.” “What channel?” “It doesn’t matter -- turn it on.” She waited as I grabbed the remote, turned the TV on, and paused in an attempt to comprehend what I was seeing. She explained what had taken place and how all staff members were making con-

tacts. There were residents with local ties in the Twin Towers and at the Pentagon. Everyone was making calls and writing stories when I arrived after hurriedly making my way to the office. The adrenalin was in overdrive throughout the newsroom. As tragic as the day’s events were, it remains a constant reminder of the importance of newspapers. As I recall, and I still have that front page, we had six stories -- five with local angles and the sixth being an article from The Associated Press. The headline was huge, maybe the biggest I had ever written in my career. When the work day came to an end, we all practically collapsed. Reality then set in and we talked through our emotions as we waited for the press to start. The attacks in Manhattan, the Washington, D.C., area, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, are remembered daily as the effects of 9/11 continue to impact survivors and families of victims. It was a day when we were truly the United States, displaying a compassion and inner strength that brings strangers together in times of anguish. No, I’ll never forget Sept. 11, 2001, and how our lives were forever changed.

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The Kaiser’s War on America: German Sabotage in World War I will be presented from 7 to 8 p.m. at Hanover Tavern as Robert M. Dunkerly explores how German agents disrupted American business and industry, and what lengths they went to cover up their activities. From spying to sabotage to economic warfare, Germany had agents disrupting the American economy and war industries for several years before American entry into the conflict. Lecture is free to the public.

Friday, Sept. 21

A Colonial Supper, featuring a five-course meal, will be served at 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Hanover Tavern. A genteel supper suitable for such an occasion will include Hanover’s own Patrick Henry and guests. The cost per person is $60. For reservations, call 804-537-5050.

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 22-23

Hanover Tavern Foundation will present “From Tragedy to Triumph, The Martha Ann Fields Story” from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Written and performed by Valerie Davis, the story of Martha Ann Fields is that of a woman who would stop at nothing to make a better life

for her family. Valerie Davis is unforgettable as she reveals this true story of love, longing, faith, betrayal and courage. Living with her eight young children as an enslaved cook, Martha Ann took a chance on her future one dark night in 1863. She gathered her children and crossed the Pamunkey River in the dead of night to reach Union lines and freedom. Tickets are $15 for the performance or $35 for the performance and buffet meal. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.hanovertavern.org.

Saturday, Sept. 22

Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at Trinity Christian Church at 8469 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. To rent a space, call the church at 804-746-4838 or Lynn at 804334-6590). The fee is $15 for one and $25 for two. Vendors also welcome. Set-up will begin at 6:30 a.m. Lunch will be sold as well as baked goods. All Stewed Up will make Brunswick stew on-site; advance orders are being taken for pick-up on the day of the yard sale. The stew costs $8 a quart. The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1988 will hold its 30-Year Reunion at the Historic Hofheimer Building in Scott’s Addition. For more information,

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A Cornhole Tournament will get underway with registration at 11 a.m. at the Pavilion Area of the Richmond East Moose Lodge at 7167 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. The Militia Baseball Team Fundraiser has an entry fee of $40 per team before Sept. 28and $50 per team at registration. It will be a double elimination bracket, with large cash prizes, a raffle, and food and drink specials. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. There also will be a $10 Blind Draw tournament with an 80/20 split. Cornhole boards and bags will be provided. It is a rain or shine event. For more information, email dmparent2@gmail.com.

Saturday, Sept. 29

The Hanover Tavern Foundation is hosting the Hanover AutumnFest from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., providing food, craft beer, local wine, live music, and family fun. Musical talents Chad Hulsey, Nick Faulconer, and the Anvil Brothers will be taking part. Family activities include pumpkin picking, face painting, arts and crafts, a petting zoo, and a hay slide. For more information, visit www. hanovertavern.org.

A Neighborhood Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yorke Pointe Subdivision, located at the intersection of Cold Harbor and Lighthouse Roads. The rain date is Saturday, Oct. 6. A 50th Reunion of the LeeDavis High School Class of 1968 will be held from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the Hanover Country Club in Ashland. For more information, contact Rebecca Bray by email at rdbraylaw@gmail.com or phone 804-647-4013.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Auto racing: Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway 7:30 p.m.

22 2018

Auto racing: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway 7:30 p.m.

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Yellow Jackets win sloppy against Catholic By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – One might expect a coach to be jubilant after his team whipped an opponent 41-6, but RandolphMacon head coach Pedro Arruza was far from it after his Yellow Jackets dispatched visiting Catholic University Wednesday night. The difficulties started at the top of the offense with the performance of quarterback Burk Estes. Estes’ completion percentage was about .500 – 8-of-15 – but his completions were generally for short gains. His total yardage passing was 63 yards, with his longest pass being 13 yards. “I think we’re really struggling with the quarterback spot,” Arruza said. “He had a tough day.” The defense had its share of misfires, too, but managed to get the stops it needed before any real damage was done. But it did allow Catholic to get on the board first, on a six-play, 75-yard drive capped by Brady Berger’s 9-yard run. But the Cardinals’ point-after attempt failed, and their 6-point lead did not last long – only one minute, 49 seconds. Randolph-Macon responded with a drive sparked by Joel Calkins’ 14-yard kickoff return to the Yellow Jacket 39. Estes connected on an 11-yard pas

well.” But, as the Yellow Jackets get ready for an as-usually tough Old Dominion Athletic Conference schedule, Arruza would like to see the team as a whole performing better. “I was hoping we would be a little further ahead,” Arruza said. “I think we’ve got some good kids. We’re going to see over the long haul what we’re about. That’s what I think. Right now, we’ve got a lot of things to clean up.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. Catholic 6 0 0 0— 6 R-MC 14 6 7 14 — 41 CUA — Berger 9 run (Reilly kick) R-MC — McDonald 1 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — Estes 3 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — Vidal FG 22 R-MC — Vidal FG 23 R-MC — McDonald 2 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — Hall 7 run (Vidal kick) R-MC — McBride 2 run (Vidal kick) RUSHING CUA: LeGrand 7-46, Esposito 8u-46, Berger 16-18, Carson 1-0, Garcia 4-(minus 15). R-MC: Hall 7-134, Frederick 17-127, Adeyola 7-48, DeLeon 7-33, McDonald 3-19, Estes 3-15, McBride 2-9, TEAM 2-(minus 4). Dave Lawrence/The Local PASSING Randolph-Macon running back Tre Frederick (5) keeps his eye on Catholic defensive back Joe Nacci (10) as he cuts downfield for CUA: Berger 13-21-135-0. a big gain in the Yellow Jackets’ 41-6 victory over the visiting Cardinals at Day Field Wednesday night. R-MC: Estes 8-15-63-1, McBride 2-2-12-0. to Eric Hoy to give Randolph- 7-yard run and followed with to give the Yellow Jackets the finished with 17 carries for 127 RECEIVING CUA: Carson 3-46, Jeffrey 1-41, yards. Macon a first-and-10 at the 50. a 42-yard dash to the Catholic lead for good. “He played well,” Arruza Hecht 2-20, LeGrand 3-19, Basso Frederick, who sat out the Then the running backs 1-yard line. Sean McDonald 1-9, Esposito 2-3, Ancheta 1-(minus finished the drive, and Chris Averett game the previous said. “I thought our running 3). R-MC: Hoy 6-48, Owens 2-11, took over. Tre Frederick started with a Vidal converted the point-after Saturday because of an injury, backs ran the ball really, really Foster 1-10, Smith 1-6.

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NASCAR collector chases Guinness dream By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – When Armand “Bubba” Carter and wife Cathy moved to Mechanicsville a few years ago, they hardly looked at the home they would eventually buy. Bubba saw the two garage spaces and decided it was the place for him. There is good reason for Carter to have been pleased with the garage space. He is a man of many passions and hobbies. He builds and races go-karts. He hand paints cars and etches the windows with themed designs that have won multiple awards at car shows. But no passion requires more space than his NASCAR collection. At roughly 4,200 unique pieces, it is a sight to see. Carter has a goal in sight for his collection: a spot in the Guinness World Records. The Carters have been in contact with Guinness, and have learned that there is no record for such a collection in existence. In order to set the initial record, Carter will need to officially have 5,000 pieces of unique memorabilia in his collection. In a way, the collecting is perhaps the easiest portion of the ordeal. “You can’t just be in the Guinness book of records, they make you work for it,” Carter said. “There is writing and taking a picture of everything and documenting it. Everything’s got be different.” There are many different pieces to the collection, both big and small. Some are things you might find in a toy store, such as small matchbox-sized cars. Others are things you might find on the shelf of a grocery store, such as a box of cookies or crackers with a NASCAR driver’s face on it. There is even a limited edition NASCAR

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Left, Cathy and Bubba Carter pose with their NASCARthemed van. The couple take it to every race they attend, and it has been signed — inside and out — by dozens of drivers. Above, Bubba Carter’s collection includes driver Dick Trickle’s firesuit, a gift from Trickle’s team owner, Junie Donlavey. Below, the right-side door of Bubba Carter’s van includes his paintings of family favorites Tim Richmond and Davey Allison.

Barbie doll that was thought to be lost in their move. No matter the item, it is recorded: Each piece has a numbered picture that corresponds to a notebook containing descriptions of each item, all written by Cathy. “[Cathy] sits down and writes it – everything – in the book,” Carter said. Carter’s love for NASCAR began in the late 70’s, when his older brother took him to a race at Richmond Raceway. He ended up following Dale Earnhardt’s Wrangler car that day, and he was hooked. His collection began when he found a Ricky Rudd car in a child’s sandbox. The car was missing a tire, and it became the very first piece of his collection. “I got that, and from there, it,” Carter said. home to be his museum. And, Carter owns one of the late every time I saw something and As his collection grew, as time has gone on, the items Dick Trickle’s Heilig-Meyers it had NASCAR, I had to have Carter’s parents allowed their have become more complex. driving suits, a gift from the

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late Junie Donlavey, who was a Richmond native and team owner. After Carter and Cathy bought their home in Mechanicsville, they moved the collection over to the his garage space bit by bit. There are still items in the old home’s attic, and a stash of several NASCAR trading cards – all still undocumented in Cathy’s notebook at this time. But one piece, well documented and both literally and figuratively at the collection’s center, is is recognizable to many fans and drivers. It is the couple’s favorite piece: parked in the middle of the garage is a van, painted by Carter in the design of Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s see COLLECTOR, pg. 9

For the block!

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Patrick Henry’s Ronnie Maier (7) and Cal Inge (11) block a shot by Lee-Davis’ Carter Brightwell in the Patriots 3-0 victory over the visiting Confederates on Sept. 11.

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Turf battles

Above, one corner of Bubba Carter’s collection features trophies from car shows he has featured his work in. Left, the back doors of Bubba Carter’s van features a portrait of Dale Earnhardt Sr.

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No. 8 Budweiser ride. On one side are murals of personal favorites Tim Richmond and Davey Allison. The other side features Adam Petty, while the back doors have the driver that first caught Carter’s eye – Dale Earnhardt Sr. On the inside of the van, the dashboard has been signed by several drivers and other NASCAR personalities. Most of them have been collected at Richmond. However, the first signature came from the Earnhardt family. “When we first built this,

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we took it to Dale Earnhardt’s mother. She was the very first person to sign,” Carter said. “She was impressed. From that day, we’ve never had someone say that they didn’t want to sign.”

The Carters rarely miss a race in Richmond, and the van has become such a staple among drivers and fans that their rare miss has actually caused concern. “People wonder where we

are if we’re not there,” Cathy said. “We’ve missed one [race] in 15 years and they were looking for us.” Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Above, Patrick Henry defender Cassie Allen (6) deflects a Prince George shot as Patriot goalkeeper Olivia Taylor stands ready to respond in the Royals’ 4-0 win Wednesday. Joel Klein for The Local

Atlee’s Ari Wheeler and Lee-Davis’ Brynn Gibson battle for the ball in the Raiders’4-0 win on Sept. 10.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission will hold a work session on Thursday, September 20, 2018, following the scheduled Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia. The purpose of the work session is to discuss the rezoning proposal for C-24-17(c), Marchetti Properties, III, L.L.C., et al. Please contact the Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with any questions. All interested parties are invited to attend. David P. Maloney Director of Planning HANOVER COUNTY 2018 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE SECOND HALF Due October 5, 2018

Notice is herewith given that all second half 2018 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before October 5, 2018. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to www.hanovercounty.org to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050. Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2018; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2018, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2018, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you. If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. For questions, phone 804-365-6128 or 804-730-6128. M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County

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REZONINGS 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-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) 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) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 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) 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) 817247-01

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APD to offer free child seat check Graduate recognized for service Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash. Many times, deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. National Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 23-29. According to Officer Chip Watts, who is with Public Information & Community Policing, the Ashland Police Department will have a free child safety seat check for par-

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tations will be emailed to all recent participants by the third week of September. Note, they wil be emailed.

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to discuss goals and positions, and how best to further their consideration. In other matters, Michael Gill, superintendent of schools, provided an update on school openings throughout the county. “There’s no such thing as a flawless start, but this was just about as close to flawless as you can possibly have,” Gill said. “In many respects, it was as if

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Policing for the APD, said. Beginning this month, Ashland police officers will be conducting increased, proactive traffic enforcement throughout town, with a spe-

ents and caregivers from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Allstate Insurance at 409 England St. at the Ashland Town Center. Certified Child Safety Seat Technicians will be available to assist parents and caregivers with: • Selection: Ensuring the car seat, booster seat, or seat belt is in good condition and appropriate for the child’s age, height, weight, and developmental levels, as well as ensuring that the seat is not recalled. Direction: Facing the car

seat in the correct direction for the age, height, weight, and developmental levels of the child. Location: Placing the car seat or booster seat in an appropriate location in the vehicle. Installation: Installing the car seat or booster seat in the vehicle correctly. Harnessing: Securing the child in the car seat, booster seat, or seat belt. For more information, call 412-0615 or email cwatts@ashlandpolice.us.

Entries are due back by Oct. 19. If your organization has not participated in the parade and would like to be considered, apply at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/49thParade,

again by Oct. 19.It is very difficult, if not impossible to add entries after the lineup has been established. For more information, email ashlandkiwanis@gmail. com.

we had never left off in June, and that is a testament to the professionalism of the Hanover County Public Schools staff. And we appreciate your support as well.” Gill said the opening went off with few glitches, and noted the system transported 18,000 students on more than 250 buses that traveled more than 9,000 miles. “That represents only one day. We do it again tomorrow, and the day after that, and the day after that,” Gill said.

The superintendent reviewed recent Standards of Learning (SOL) scores and assured supervisors that every Hanover County school will receive state accreditation when those numbers are officially released later this month. At the Sept. 12 meeting, the board also approved a $12.9 million bond agreement to fund the new Atlee Library and the Elton Wade Sr. Park in Cold Harbor. Both projects are set to begin in spring 2019.

cial emphasis on those violations most associated with vehicle crashes and injuries: driving under the influence of alcohol, and stop sign, traffic light, failure to yield and seat belt/child seat violations. Watts also said that the Ashland Police Department

is committed to ensuring the safety of residents and visitors alike and asks that you drive safely at all times. Residents with questions or traffic safety concerns may call 804-798-1227 or make a report on the APD’s website at www. ashlandpolice.us.

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Beaverdam American Legion Post 90 recently presented its 2018 Western Hanover Law Officer of the Year award to Deputy Jason Luck. Luck is a native of Western Hanover County, graduated from Patrick Henry High School and Radford University with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. He was recognized for his community policing practices and service to the Hanover community. Shown are, from left, front row, Joe Wright, Post 90 sergeant-at-arms; Post Commander Eugene Truitt; Deputy Jason Luck and his wife; and Sean Davis, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors; and, back row, Maj. Thomas Woody, Capt. Kenny Epling; Lt. Doug Kinder and Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.

Kiwanis Club adds 2 new schools to program Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Beginning with the 2018 – 2019 school year, the Kiwanis Club of Ashland is expanding its Perfect Attendance Program in Hanover County to two additional elementary schools. Previously, the participating elementary schools were Elmont, John Gandy, Henry Clay and Kersey Creek. Newly participating in the program for the new school year are Beaverdam and Mechanicsville elementary schools. For more than two decades, the Ashland service club has conducted its Perfect Attendance Program with the administrators and teachers of the four initial elementary schools. The addition of two new participating schools is part of its effort to reach additional young students with the message that excellent attendance at school is a major contributor to the learning process. At these schools, those students with perfect attendance for the entire school year receive Sweet Frog gift cards. Additionally, drawings are made from these perfect attendance students for a boy’s bicycle and helmet and for a girl’s bicycle and helmet. The schools’ principals and teachers, with an Ashland Kiwanian, make the presentations of the gift cards and drawings for the bicycles and helmets. Kiwanis program coordinator Kyle Hendricks

said, “The principals and teachers of these schools believe the program reinforces good attendance habits by all their pupils. Kiwanian Jonathan Baulsir said that, at the presentation ceremony in which he participated last spring, he was quite moved by the fact that one of the bicycle/helmet recipients had never previously owned a bicycle. The Kiwanis Club of Ashland was established in 1923 and has been providing community service to Ashland, Hanover and adjacent communities ever since. The Kiwanis motto is “serving the children of the world.” Kiwanis International includes 8,400 clubs with more than 270,000 members in 96 nations. Last year, Kiwanis clubs donated more than $100 million and almost 6 million volunteer hours for community service projects. The Ashland club actively sponsors Key Clubs at four area high schools (Glen Allen, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry), the CKI Club at Randolph-Macon College and the Ashland Aktion Club (for Hanover adults with disabilities). It also has a Reading Mentors program at Henry Clay Elementary School and a Perfect Attendance Program for students at six area elementary schools. The club provides scholarships for qualifying, graduating Key Club seniors each year. Club service activities include Ashland’s annual Olde Time Holiday Parade, volunteers for Train Day, and installation of playground equipment at Pufferbelly Park in Ashland.