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‘IT’S THE RIGHT TIME’ Lewistown Road town homes deferred Wade Park sale moving forward By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

ASHLAND – The consolidation of Henry Clay and John M. Gandy Elementary Schools will be discussed by the Hanover County School Board in a community meeting that will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, in the Board Room at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland. IF YOU GO . . . 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 Hanover County School Board Room 200 Berkley St. Ashland

Funding for the construction of a new elementary school on the current John M. Gandy site is scheduled to be available on July 1, 2022, as part of the school board’s long-term capital facilities plan. Several presenters will provide information about the anticipated process leading up to the design and construction of the new school. Attendees also will have an opportunity to ask questions related to this project. The school board encourages all interested community members to attend. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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County Attorney Sterling Rives is shown enjoying one of his favorite pastimes: riding motocross. He announced his plans to retire during the Nov. 14 meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

County Attorney announces plans to retire in February 2019 By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ANOVER — In a surprise announcement, County Attorney Sterling Rives told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that he plans to retire in February of next year. Rives informed the board in a closed session meeting earlier last week and confirmed the action with a public announcement during the public portion of the Nov. 14 meeting.

“It’s the right time,” Rives said last week. “I’ve been considering it for some time.” While working as an attorney in Northern Virginia in 1987, Hanover County Attorney Sterling Rives noticed an advertisement for an open position in a small county that neighbored Richmond, but, in actuality, was far removed. After obtaining a law degree from the University of Richmond, Rives pursued a career as an educator, but quickly found his calling as a young lawyer working a stone’s throw from

Washington, D.C. That work included working with local governments on public policy issues. But, the ad stuck in his mind and he eventually set up an interview, accepted the job, and found himself as the lead attorney for a county of about 58,000 people. It was more of a homecoming than relocation as Rives spent much of his childhood in Petersburg and was well acquainted with the Richmond area before returning to take the Hanover job. see ATTORNEY, pg. 3

sale to acquire land better situated to accommodate the new park appealed to county offiHANOVER -- Negotiations cials who entered into negoinvolving Hanover County and tiations with the Trust two the American Battlefield Trust months ago. regarding the sale of a 50-acre “It now appears that tract in Cold Harbor currently the American proposed as a sports Battlefield Trust park appears to have has offered terms borne fruit. that will adequately Following a compensate the closed session county for its investof the Hanover ments in the propCounty Board of erty,” Wyatt said. Supervisors, Cold Any land conHarbor supervisor veyance requires Scott Wyatt moved a public hearing, that the panel schedwhich the board WYATT ule a public hearing scheduled for Dec. regarding the con12, but it seems a final deal is veyance of that property. “Hanover County officials pending. Wyatt said he fully supports have been engaged with the the sale. American Battlefield Trust for “I believe that the conveya couple of months over the ance of the property to the terms of its request to purchase ABT and the acquisition of the Wade Park property,” Wyatt another site for an active sports said when the board returned park would be in the best interto public session. ests of the county,” Wyatt said. The Trust expressed interIn other matters at last est in purchasing the property, Wednesday’s meeting, superthe site of two major Civil War visors deferred action on a battles, when they learned the Comprehensive Plan amendcounty was planning a six field ment that would clear the way sports park on the property. for construction of 85 town The idea of preserving that homes near Lewistown Road. land as a battlefield site and see LEWISTOWN, pg. 10 using the proceeds from the

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County well represented in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade Forbes visits R-MC HARRISONBURG – Hanover County will be well represented tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 22) as members of the James Madison University marching band, the Marching Royal Dukes, which will be marching in the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, their fourth appearance in the holiday classic. Marching 535 strong, the Marching Royal Dukes are the largest in the parade and one of only three college bands invited. Local students taking part are: Justine Baltor of Mechanicsville, majoring in English; Sean Dewalt of Mechanicsville, majoring in History; Erin Dixon of Mechanicsville, majoring in Music Education-Voice; Austin Emerson of Mechanicsville,

majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Jesse Faas of Mechanicsville, majoring in ISAT; Clara Frye of Mechanicsville, majoring in Mathematics; Josie Garner of Ashland, majoring in Music Education; James Pennington of Mechanicsville, majoring in Music Education. Benjamin Raikes of Mechanicsvlle, majoring in History; Jordan Rock of Mechanicsville, majoring in Political Science; Kayla Schneider of Ashland, majoring in Media Arts and Design; Tommy Seay of Mechanicsville, majoring in IDLS. John Steiner of Mechanicsville, majoring in Accounting; Jarett Torok of Mechanicsville, majoring in Justice Studies; and Jonathan Waller of Mechanicsville, majoring in Music Industry.

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Steve Forbes, a 1996 and 2000 Republican presidential candidate, and his daughter, Moira Forbes, spoke Thursday evening at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. The audience was allowed to participate by sending questions via text to them.

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HANOVER -- Hanover Tavern will present the Spirits of Dickens' Christmas at 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 28-29. Twelve years after he wrote “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens is going to America. He is to perform a dramatic reading about the values of Christmas. At home in London

with his family, he struggles to write his script. He will get some help. The dreams, phantoms and ghosts that always guided Dickens’ imagination do not fail him. Some of his imaginary friends arrive with words of wisdom and a little humor to inspire and remind him of the true meaning of Christmas. There will be two performances each night. Purchase tickets, which are $10 each, at www.hanovertavern. org.

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THREE DECADES OF SERVICE Rives said the diversity of his practice made coming to work each day exciting and different, and, during his tenure, he worked on a variety of issues, including civil litigation, zoning law, land acquisition, environmental law, construction, public safety and municipal finance, just to name a few. Rives also was instrumental in dealing with the General Assembly. “I’ve enjoyed being an advocate for Hanover County and Hanover County Public Schools and for local governments generally,” he said. The variety of challenges enhanced Rives’ commitment to the practice. “It’s a broad practice with lots of different specialty areas,” Rives said. “That’s a challenge but it also makes the job intriguing and continually interesting.” During those three decades of service, Rives was involved in land acquisition deals that included Atlee and Hanover High Schools, Pole Green Park and Totopotomoy Waste Treatment Plant, the latter requiring the successful outcome of six different lawsuits filed against the county regarding that construction. Rives also successfully defended the county’s position in a case regarding Machinery and Tools taxes that could have cost the county $700,000 in annual revenue and had similar implications for many localities in the state. He also negotiated a 1995 settlement with Ashland that allowed the town to annex areas for expansion but also placed the control of water and sewer with the county. “Hanover and Ashland had water systems that were competing with each other,” Rives said. “Now, they’re whole and it

operates much more effectively for everybody.” Rives said none of those successes would have been possible without a professional team of colleagues. “I didn’t do this alone. I was part of a team of administrators and county employees, including his office comprised of five attorneys with multiple years of experience. “I am very pleased with the excellent team of attorneys who work in this office and their many accomplishments and valuable legal services that are provided on a daily basis,” Rives said. “I am so fortunate to have been able to work with such an excellent group of attorneys.” Rives, 67, said his retirement plans include less work and more recreation with an emphasis on the two-wheel variety of entertainment.

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“I consider myself a lifelong Richmond resident, born in Richmond and raised in Petersburg,” Rives said. Before becoming a lawyer, Rives taught Latin, Government and History at Huguenot Academy in Powhatan, and also taught Latin at VCU. He continued to teach at VCU while attending law school at T.C. Williams, graduated and accepted the job in Northern Virginia in 1983. “In the summer of 1987, I saw a notice for the position of Hanover County attorney,” Rives said. “I thought this would be a way to get back to the Richmond area.” Four years out of law school, Rives got the job and headed home. An assignment that he assumed he would hold for four or five years turned in to a 31-year career. “I thought I would return to private practice in the city, but the fact is, I love this job,” Rives said. Facing and confronting a diverse group of issues and situations, Rives said the job offered the type of legal variety that made the work rewarding. “The job is continually challenging. It’s diverse and I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of fantastic people,” Rives said. “I kept putting off the transition back to private practice until it became clear that wasn’t going to happen.” In those ensuing years, Hanover has become home to Rives and his family. “It’s a wonderful place to live with a fascinating history and residents who are quick to volunteer to benefit their communities,” Rives said. “It really is a remarkable place.” Through 31 years of service, Rives has observed a county that has grown in leaps and bounds, both in population and size of government.

“There have been dramatic improvements in the quality of public education, law enforcement, Fire and EMS services, public utilities, parks and even our detention facilities,” Rives said. During his tenure, the county built two new high schools, middle school and elementary school complexes at Atlee and Hanover in addition to a number of elementary campuses and fire stations. “I don’t take credit for that but I’ve been honored to be part of a team of elected officials, school board members and administrators, law enforcement officers and county employees who have made so many improvements in the facilities and the services provided,” Rives said. As part of that team, Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said Rives played a vital role on many issues and said his expertise will be missed. “I’ve known Sterling since he’s been our county attorney,” Hines said. “Over those years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sterling on quite a few issues.” “I’ve found Sterling to be one of the most knowledgeable county attorneys within the Commonwealth,” he added. Hines said Rives’ wealth of “institutional knowledge will be sorely missed. “In short, Sterling is an excellent attorney, colleague, but, most importantly, a friend. I wish him the best in retirement but will certainly miss his counsel,” the sheriff said. Although the county has changed in many ways, the slow and steady growth has allowed Hanover to maintain its traditional values. “The Hanover County Comprehensive Plan has been successful in preserving the rural nature of the county and the agricultural industry while still providing places for new residents to live in the suburban areas,” Rives said.

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Frank Houston Lawson, born November 9, 1921, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 9, 2018. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Nannie I. Lawson; his daughter, Penelope Lane (Lawson) Mills; his parents, Clarence R. and Loula F. Lawson; three brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his son, Frank H. Lawson Jr.

Barbara Shiflet Hyman, of Rockville, died on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Barbara graduated with the first women admitted to the University of Virginia. She was a lifelong advocate for people in need in her career, including United Way, Grace House, assisting the homeless and her last position as an advocate for children in the court system. She was

preceded in death by her parents, Delmar and Aleise Shiflet; and her HYMAN sister, Carolyn Shiflet. She is survived by her husband, Douglas Hyman; daughters, Adin Pace, Danise Gambill (Jason) and Rachel Rowe (Michael); stepson, Aaron Frailing (Mindy); 10 grandchildren, with one on the way; and brother, Robert Shiflet (Ruth Ann). She will be missed by her many relatives and friends. Along with her family and friends, Barbara also loved her horses, Ginger and Lieke; and Bud, "The Best Dog in the World." A celebration of Barbara's life was held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at St. Martin's Episcopal Church, located at 9000 Street Martins Lane in Richmond. The family is forever grateful to the caring medical and rehabilitation teams at Massey Cancer Center and Sheltering Arms. To honor Barbara, consider donating to Massey Cancer Center, www.massey.vcu.edu, Cullather Brain Tumor Center, www.cullather.org or Henrico County CASA, www.henricoCASA.org.

ROGER BERNARD RICHARDSON Roger B er nard Richardson, of Montpelier, entered into eternal rest on November 11, 2018, at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. He leaves a lifetime of memories RICHARDSON with his wife of 39 years, Juanita; two children, Titania Lee (Kelvin) and Portia Richardson; two grandchildren, Aniya and Ayden; two brothers-inlaw, Keith Nelson (Vera) and Wallace Nelson Jr. (Theresa); four sistersin-law, Faye Nelson, Avis Nelson, Pecora Richardson and Carolyn Richardson; a devoted cousin, Jerry Doyle (Gloria); and a host of other cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2018, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Bumpass. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens in Glen Allen. Owens Funeral Service in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www. owensfuneralservices.com.

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Rives and his wife Nancy, a history teacher at St. Gertrude’s in Richmond, plan to do more traveling, and the attorney has his eye focused on a trip he’s been planning for a long time. “Nancy and I enjoy traveling, camping and boating and we look forward to doing more of those things in the future,” Rives said. The couple has two grown sons, Edward and Henry. In pursuit of that other passion, he

and his son Henry are planning a crosscountry motorcycle trip through Ecuador, an adventure the pair prepared for with a tune-up that included a five-day motocross trip through the Colorado Mountains. “One of the first things I’m looking forward to after I retire is going to Ecuador for an off-road motorcycle trip through the Andes Mountains,” Rives said. Rives is known for a careful and deliberate style, but that philosophy doesn’t always hold true when he’s on his Ducati leaning into a turn at Richmond International Raceway. “It’s something I really enjoy,” he said.

It’s been a lifelong passion for Rives, interrupted by his years in law school and raising young sons. “I started riding again at age 65 and I’m on my third motorcycle since that time,” he laughed. Leaving is never easy, but Rives is confident it’s time for another chapter in his life. “I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to be the county attorney for the past three decades. Hanover is a wonderful place to work and I look forward to cooperating with whomever my replacement will be to assure a smooth transition.”

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Raise Inc. received a donation of more than $19,000 from the Rotary Clubs of Mechanicsville, Ashland and Hanover during a celebration held on Sunday, Oct. 14. This money will enable Raise Inc to purchase a mobile coffee trailer. Raise Incâ€™s mission is to create opportunities for full participation in community life among youth/young adults with developmental disabilities. This trailer brings the nonprofit organization closer to accomplishing this goal providing the youth/young adults the vehicle to offer their services in community events throughout the Hanover County area. Many of the youth/young adults have been running their own school-based coffee cart businesses.

Circles Ashland Benefit Concert Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Circles Ashland will present a benefit concert from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9, at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Ashland, featuring a trio of musicians. Glenn Birch, Frank Coleman and Chris Fuller will perform an acoustic mix of original and classic tunes pulled from folk, country and singersongwriter traditions. In keeping with the season, there also will be plenty of holiday music on the program. The event is being offered free of charge, but donations are welcome and encouraged. Circles Ashland works to end poverty in the community. For more information, go to circlesashland-va.org.

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Mechanicsville Parade set for Dec. 2 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE â€“ The Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade will kick off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Village of Mechanicsville. Organizers have a goal of making â€œthis year's parade extra exciting for all ages.â€? Participants usually include horseback riding groups,

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We still have many reasons to be thankful By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Despite the sad and incomprehensible divisions we’re experiencing in our country, I’m taking the glass half full approach as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. With every day, there are many reasons to be thankful. While many of us will be fortunate enough to enjoy a feast of holiday foods and the good company of family and friends, we need to take the time to consider how blessed we are. There are those who question -- and worry -about the future of this nation. Rather than dwell on the negative, I think -- if only for one day -- we

celebrate the positives and how (I’d like to believe) most of us view this great land. We are survivors. That statement is proven true over and over again as Mother Nature rolls through with disastrous consequences. Whether it’s a hurricane, torrential downpours leading to flooding, or out of control wildfires, this is when we see the best in the USA. People helping people is the common thread. Oftentimes, they are strangers, sharing a common bond of survival and starting over. Americans never take a defeatist stand, and we are stronger for our actions. Being thankful crosses many paths. As children, we were taught about the Pilgrims observing

Thanksgiving with Native Americans. What an amazing event that must have been. Let’s try to put aside any political differences tomorrow and enjoy the day and the people we will be with for Thanksgiving 2018. Yes, there are still many reasons to be thankful, so let’s take full advantage of how we celebrate. Here’s to family, friends and the American way of life. We need to work toward that goal of a country united again. Remember that first Thanksgiving and the gathering of two unique groups of people. They set the example that the rest of us should follow. We are one under the Stars and Stripes. Happy Thanksgiving!

Entertainment of days gone by had a haunted touch By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Even with all the high-tech devices, hand-held video games and phones that sometimes seem smarter than their owners, teenagers today don’t enjoy the same entertainment we did as adolescents. In most cases, that’s a good thing, and the long list of activities or previous generations of teens is probably not a shining example for today’s youth. I’m speaking of a bygone phenomenon called the haunted house. It was nothing for a carload or two of teens to pile in a car and head to one of our local houses of horror in the Richmond area. I missed the sad saga of the River City’s

famous Blue Shingles, a once beautiful estate built on the bluffs along the James River behind the Carillon. In the early 1960s, the abandoned mansion became the home of partying youths who nearly destroyed the once stately home, all in an attempt to be scared out of their wits. The home featured a bricked courtyard with octagon pool at the end of the winding road that led up to the house. It was by that very pool that Lorenzo Evans Jr. shot and killed himself on Easter Sunday 1955. The rest is predictable, and legend had it that the unresolved war veteran’s ghost haunted the grounds. That was the initial attraction, but teenagers soon realized the estate provided an unsupervised, out of the way party spot, the copper

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blue shingles long turned green. It wasn’t the only accessible haunted venue in Richmond. An old farmhouse near Ellerson’s Crossroads was widely known for its ghosts, and teens quickly latched on to the spot for day and night house parties. The big old house, located near Henrico High School, held lurid tales of a butler’s murder, and a less than devoted farmer’s wife who met their demise on the winding staircase in the foyer. Of course, there were the obligatory blood droplets on the wall, and the strange sounds that always went bump in the night. Both teens and spirits were thwarted when local police put see DAYS, pg. 7

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A family-friendly free Youth Hymn sing event will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grace United Family Church (Historic Beulah Church) at 7252 Beulah Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. Among the songs to be performed are: “Amazing Grace” and “Holy, Holy, Holy.”

Tuesday, Nov. 27 The Hanover County Department of Social Services Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at Hanover County Social Services at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday and Thursday Nov. 28-29 Hanover Tavern will present the Spirits of Dickens' Christmas at 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Twelve years after he wrote “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens is going to America. He is to perform a dramatic reading about the values of Christmas. At home in London with his family, he struggles to write his script. He will get some help. The dreams, phantoms and ghosts that always guided Dickens’ imagination do not fail him. Some of his imaginary friends arrive with words of wisdom and a little humor to inspire and remind him of the true meaning of Christmas. There will be two performances each night. Purchase tickets, which are $10 each, at www.hanovertavern.org.

Thursday, Nov. 29 The Kersey Creek Elementary School PTA will hold its second Holiday Vendor Market from 5 to 8 p.m. at 10004 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. The purpose of the market is to raise funds for the school. The event will feature a silent auction, food trucks, artisans and vendors. Children are invited to enjoy cookies and hot cocoa with Mrs. Claus while she reads holiday books. Raffle prizes, a cake walk and photos with Santa Claus also will be included. Over 20 local artisans and vendors will be participating. see CALENDAR, pg. 10

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up a chain at the entrance, and issued regular patrols throughout the property at night. Of all the less than supernatural experiences I had as a youth, the most significant required a drive to West Point, home of the infamous “Light.” Just outside the sleepy town, a tiny railroad crossing called Cohoke Crossroads was the scene of many a frenzied Friday night, and, on some evenings, it was difficult to find a spot to park. The attraction was a ghostly light that traveled the tracks mysteriously at unpredictable times of the night. The legend that accompanies this mystery is twofold. One theory states the yellowish light is a headless railway worker searching for his lost extremity. Another explains the phenomenon as the result of a phantom Civil War train carrying wounded soldiers. I’m not sure about the legend, and locals claim the light is the result of swamp gas reflecting off car headlights from a distant train crossing. I’m not sure. The sight is off limits now and located on private property. As a youth, we made the drive to West Point on several late night adventures. It always scared our dates, and, quite honestly, unnerved us all. I saw it several times, sometimes just a glimmer off the tracks and sometimes a lightning-like flash. I’m pretty sure what I saw wasn’t a ghost, but the adventure of searching sure was exciting. Kids today, I suppose, have better things to do than ghost bust. But, make no mistake, the fear of the first step into a haunted house at midnight is an experience you won’t soon forget.

APD continues traffic safety initiative Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Ashland Police Department reminds residents of 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. November is the third month of the pro-

gram. Ashland police officers will be conducting increased, proactive traffic enforcement throughout town, with a special 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. For the month of November, the APD Traffic Safety Unit has identified the following locations with high numbers of crashes: Route 54 from Railroad Avenue to Interstate 95. Route 1 from Jamestown Road to

Ashcake Road. The intersection of Route 1 and Ashcake Road. Motorists can expect to see an increase in police traffic activity in these areas. Officer Chip Watts, who is with Public Information & Community Policing with APD, said, “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 798-1227 or make a report on our website at www.ashlandpolice.us.”

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Sen. Ryan McDougle, R-4, recently took part in a celebration to mark the 10th year of service of the Hanover DMV Select office, operated by Hanover County's Commissioner of the Revenue T. Scott Harris. In addition to its county duties, the Hanover DMV Select conveniently serves residents with vehicle-related DMV transactions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. McDougle was joined by, from left, DMV Commissioner Richard Holcomb; Del. Chris Peace, R-97; Hanover County Commissioner of the Revenue Scott Harris; Hanover County Commonwealth's Attorney Trip Chalkley; and Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55. Holcomb presented Harris with a set of flags that had flown over the State Capitol.

ASHLAND -- The Whistle Stop Theatre Company will bring to life the Hans Christian Andersen classic, “The Little Match Girl,” as well as folk tales from Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Shows will be presented at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1; 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7; 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14; and 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. The Dec. 1 performance will serve as the opening act for Light Up the Tracks! Tickets are $10 per person and available online at https:// whistlestoptheatre.weebly.com/ purchase-tickets.html.

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Louise Ricks, founding artistic director of the theatre company, said the performances are appropriate for the entire family (ages 3 and up). For more information, visit www.WhistleStopTheatre.weebly.com or email whistlestoptheatre@gmail.com.

Holiday assistance offered by County Community Resources HANOVER -- Are you looking for ways you can make the holidays brighter for others? Here are a few suggestions from the Hanover County Department of Community Resources on ways you can help others during the holiday season. Individuals, businesses and community groups seeking ideas or contact information for agencies that are recruiting

community support for clients in need during the holiday season can download the 2018 “Making Holidays Bright” holiday “wish list.” The document is available online at www.HanoverVolunteers.org. The list includes ways in which you can: Donate towards a meal Give the gift of recognition and

appreciation Make a monetary donation Share your time Collect or contribute items that are needed Be a friend for the holidays Create an item or a gift The list also includes information on community Thanksgiving dinners

and the Hanover Christmas Mother. For more information, call the Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300 and ask to speak to Lisa Adkins, or e-mail her at ldadkins@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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NCAA D-III football: R-MC at Muhlenberg in Allentown, Penn. noon

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Girls basketball: Hermitage at Patrick Henry 7:00 p.m.

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One more time: PH wins third state title By Drew Flores Richmond Times-Dispatch WILLIAMSBURG — Patrick Henry’s boys volleyball team relied on its experience to outlast Great Bridge on Thursday for its third consecutive Virginia High School League Class 4 state championship. The Patriots prevailed 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-6. After letting a late lead get away in the fourth set, Patrick Henry (18-3) rallied around its veterans to close out the match in the fifth. Jarrett Carrano (21 kills, 13 digs, four aces and three blocks) and fellow seniors Jaxon Delgado, C.W. McIlhenny and Ronny Maier all made key plays down the stretch. Jason Jones had 25 kills and 25 digs for the Wildcats (21-2). “[Jones] is a great player, brings a challenge every time,” Carrano said. After taking the first set, the Patriots made a couple of late miscues in the second, allowing the Wildcats to even the match 1-1. The Patriots fell behind early in the third set but battled back to tie the score behind back-toback kills by Delgado and Cal Inge. Patrick Henry closed out the set with a Carrano block on Jones, a McIlhenny ace and a Carrano kill. One set away from victory, the Patriots knew it wasn’t going

Patriots hammer Heritage By Drew Flores Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Patrick Henry’s players, including Ben Russell (top) celebrate after defeating Great Bridge 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, 22-25, 15-6 in the Virginia High School League Class 4 boys volleyball state championship match at William and Mary Thursday afternoon.

to be easy to close it out. “They wouldn’t really go away,” said Patrick Henry head coach Michael Townsend. Behind strong play from Jones and Ace Backer, the Wildcats took the fourth set. It

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was all Patriots in the fifth. Carrano went on a serving run that led to 7 straight points, 2 of which he aced. “The first one was ‘Make sure I get this in,’ but keep it aggressive,” he said, “and as it

went on, hit it harder and harder and see how much damage I can do.” Delgado and McIlhenny each had a kill and a spiritdeflating block in the fifth set. Maier got in on the action,

faking out everyone with what looked to be a set but redirected the pass to a quick-hitting kill. As the final shot glanced off the arms of a Wildcats

ASHLAND – The Patrick Henry boys team has been arguably the most successful volleyball program in the state of late, winning back-to-back state championships. With their big three of seniors C.W. McIlhenny, Jaxon Delgado and Jarrett Carrano, the Patriots are looking to finish on a high note with their third Virginia High School League state title. The Class 4 Western Section champion Patriots (21-3) got one step closer to that goal Tuesday night, sweeping the visiting Eastern Section runner-up Heritage-Newport News 25-12, 25-9, 25-15 in the state semifinals. The Patriots jumped out to a fast start in the first set behind a Delgado ace and see HAMMER, pg. 9

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Yellow Jackets make history with D-III win By Rob Witham For the Times-Dispatch UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio – Meeting with his players the night before their NCAA Division III first round encounter with John Carroll University, Randolph-Macon head football coach Pedro Arruza reflected on his first playoff appearance a decade earlier, a 56-0 loss to national power Mount Union. “Not one of our players in that game could have played for Mount Union,” Arruza told his team, beginning to point at his players. “But you can play for John Carroll, and you can, and you can…” On Saturday, they played exceedingly well, for the Yellow Jackets stunned heavily favored John Carroll 23-20 to win their first Division III tournament game ever – and only their second postseason game in school history, joining the 1969 team which won the Knute Rockne Bowl. Tre Frederick became the second running back to earn 100 yards on the vaunted Blue Streak defense, rushing for 101 yards as the Yellow Jackets (9-2) held the football for just over 44 minutes, and forced John Carroll quarterback Anthony Moeglin into four interceptions. “You can’t expect to bust out

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Randolph-Macon quarterback Burke Estes (8) finds a hole behind the blocking of offensive lineman Alex Halkias (63) and running back Tre Frederick (5) in the Yellow Jackets’ 23-20 victory over host John Carroll in an NCAA Division III first-round playoff Saturday afternoon.

the big ones every play. You’ve got to nickel and dime them when you can,” Frederick said. “If you can get a 4-yard gain, you’ll take it.” DeAngelo Barr had the first of two interceptions on John Carroll’s third play from scrimmage in a scoreless first quarter. A Chris Vidal 31-yard field goal try sailed wide right to open the second, and the Blue Streaks responded with a 48-yard touchdown run by Michael

Canganelli for a 6-0 lead. Vidal answered with a 33-yard field goal three minutes later. With 2:21 left in the half, Yellow Jacket defensive pressure in the pocket forced Moeglin to throw a ball directly to linebacker Matthew Vergara, who waltzed untouched 14 yards to give Randolph-Macon a 10-6 lead at intermission. Canganelli, later injured on a collision with Yellow Jacket defensive end Tavian Anderson,

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player and fell out of bounds, Townsend slid onto the court and the team mobbed him in celebration. “Feels better than I expected,” Carrano said. “[It’s the] last time I’ll get to do that [and it] feels great. [I’m] glad I could do Daniel Sangjib Min/Times-Dispatch that with these boys.” Patrick Henry’s Ben Russell (3) blocks a ball with Cal Inge Drew Flores can be reached against Great Bridge during the Patriots’ Class 4 boys volleyball state championship match at William and Mary Thursday. at aflores@timesdispatch.com.

did not return. John Carroll (9-2), looking to shake up their offense, turned to quarterback Riley Larkin, who completed just one pass in five attempts for 3 yards. Randolph-Macon’s most impressive drive came later in the third, taking nearly five minutes off the clock and culminating in a Burke Estes’ touchdown strike to a sliding Owen Ritter in the corner of the end zone. Vidal’s extra point was blocked, and the lead was

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a Cal Inge kill. The rout continued as Carrano and McIlhenny got in on the scoring action for the Patriots. Carrano was particularly impressive from the service line with three aces in the first set. He continued that trend in the second as he scored on four of his five serves. “It’s been feeling good lately, so I have just been hitting it and

16-6. Estes’ biggest mistake of the game came as a pass was tipped and intercepted by Chad Stainaker at the 43 with 9:34 remaining. But on the next play, Moeglin went for it all, overthrew his receiver, and Barr was waiting for his second interception. The Yellow Jackets took five and a half minutes off the clock, but a Julian Drew punt was blocked and recovered for a touchdown as the Blue Streaks pulled within 3 points with 3:51 left. John Carroll earned another defensive stop, but Drew’s next punt sailed to the Blue Streak 10, as Eric Hoy raced downfield to make the tackle, pinning John Carroll to its 9-yard line. After three incompletions, John Carroll head coach Rick Finotti gambled on fourth down at his own 9 with a Moeglin pass fell incomplete. The Yellow Jackets took over with 1:41 left and scored on a Hoy 2-yard run for a 23-13 lead. Moeglin’s lone touchdown came with 20 seconds left, a 30-yard pass to Darrin Davis to make it 23-20, but John Carroll’s second onside kick attempt of the quarter was grabbed by senior tight end Sean McDonald to seal the win. Finotti, while giving credit

to Randolph-Macon’s defense for their scheme, felt the game came down to one fact. “To really summarize it, we were out of sync,” Finotti said. “I think part of that was their defense, and I think secondly, it was just us in how we reacted to it. We always say we can’t let John Carroll beat John Carroll, but we did a little bit.” The Yellow Jacket players raced off the field at Don Shula Stadium proclaiming their ability to now practice on Thanksgiving, as they prepare to face Muhlenberg, 20-13 winners over Delaware Valley, in the second round on Saturday. In a season where Arruza’s motto has been to take the program from “good to great,” it is another chance to add to this giant step forward. “Every game matters. You hear coaches say it’s playoff time, you’ve got to give 110 percent. 100 percent is 100 percent. You can’t go any harder,” Arruza explained. “We’ve been playing playoff games since week four. The pressure has been on the entire year and the approach has been consistent. You invest in the week.” It’s time for RandolphMacon to make another investment. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

the results have been good,” said Carrano on his serve. With the match in hand, several Patriot reserves got time to play. Link Hammerschmidt and Cameron Miller made their presence felt, racking up seven kills and two aces combined. “I love it, I love watching those guys play,” Carrano said affectionately. A bright spot for the Hurricanes was outside hitter Terezz Lee, who had five kills in

the match. Coach Michael Townsend and Carrano both said they liked what they saw from the reserves and that the Patriots are in good hands going forward. “With the next 48 hours, there’s very little we can do to gain skill, athleticism, strength. ... It’s really just the mental side and once we focus in on that and minimize on errors and get small wins which will lead to a big one,” Townsend said.

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LEWISTOWN Ashland Santa Train ticket The project also includes for an office buildwinner announced plans ing and adjoins retail space

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ASHLAND – And the winner is . . . Sue Bland. The Ashland resident won the four tickets, valued at $800, in a raffle to ride in a private rail car on the Ashland Santa Train. Lorie Foley of the Ashland Main Street Association said there were 449 entrants in the raffle, which supports Ashland Train Day. She described the annual event was a free family event in downtown Ashland. The Colonial Crafts Rail Car will be traveling on Saturday, Dec. 8, with the Ashland Santa Train. Participants will enjoy a round-trip excursion to Williamsburg in a beautifully refurbished 1949 private rail car. Proceeds from the Colonial Crafts Rail Car raffle benefit the Ashland Main Street Association.

already developed in the Winding Brook area. The property is currently zoned Destination Commerce, but developer Holladay Properties said the mixed use zoning allowing a limited residential element is needed to support businesses already located in the development. Originally envisioned as a commercial, retail and business type development, changes in the retail market prompted the request. Austin Haynes of Holladay said the vision hasn’t changed and the area is still planned as a commercial development. The limited residential portion brings needed rooftops to the area, and provides after business hours traffic in the

area, according to Haynes. He noted that 275,000 square feet of commercial space has already been developed in the Winding Brook area. County planners originally joined the 18 acres for the mixed use development with areas, including the Carter Heights residential area in the amendment request. But, the Hanover County Planning Commission removed the additional areas last month and considered an area that included the accompanying rezoning request. Supervisors voiced support for reinserting the Carter Heights area in the amendment request, and deferred action until a public hearing can be held with the new parameters in December. The motion to schedule the public hearing passed unanimously.

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Saturday, Dec. 1 A Christmas Sale for Mt Herman Methodist Church at 12637 Mt Herman Rd. in Ashland will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, baked goods, breakfast and lunch will be served. Drawings will be held at the church at 2 p.m. For more information, call 804-514-4241.

Friday, Dec. 7 Atlee Kids will present “Jingle Jam . . . A Sense-ible Christmas” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Atlee Community Church at 7171 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. Looking for something exciting for the whole family to do this holiday season? Take a break from the mall, the shopping, the endless rolls of wrapping paper, and come chill at the coolest party this side of the North Pole. This Christmas party will be big enough for the whole family. For more information, contact atleekidsmin@atleechurch.org.

Friday, Dec. 14 "Friday Night Live" will be hosted by New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. Children in the community ages 4 through 5th grade are invited to come dressed in their comfy PJs (optional) from 6 to 10 p.m. There will be pizza, Christmas activities, games, and a movie. Parents are not required to stay. The event is being offered free of charge. For more information, go to www.newhighlandbaptist.org or call 804-550-9601.

Tuesdays A Commanders coffee, with donuts, is held from 10 to 11 a.m. each Tuesday at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in

Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. Eugene Truitt, Post commander, can be contacted at 804746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January 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 non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

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 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.

Second Tuesdays The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Karen Fritter is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend. Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. html.

Second Thursday If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com

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17 citizens become Community Emergency Response team members HANOVER -- Hanover County is preparing citizens to respond to emergencies in their communities by training them as a Community Emergency Response Team (“CERT”). Seventeen citizens recently graduated from the 13th Hanover County CERT class. Graduates of the most recent CERT training class were: Nadine Brown, Alonzo Carter, Al Colquhoun, Becky Cumins, Jeff Cumins, Lindsey Ford, Carol Fritz, XinLing Fritz, Shawn Gross, Valerie Hodge, Felicia Kalber, Tammie Pulliam, Christy Raleigh, Vicki Rogers, Steve Scott, Zachary Vogt and Nadine Wyatt. These citizens completed five sessions that covered various aspects of

preparation for a disaster in their community, including providing medical assistance to victims and, light search and rescue operations and disaster psychology and team organization. Classes are taught by professionals from Hanover Fire/EMS, the American Red Cross and other agencies that are active in emergency preparedness. The next CERT training class is tentatively expected to be held in the spring. For more information about future CERT classes, email HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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The most recent class of the CERT training program are, from left, seated, Alonzo Carter, Al Colquhoun, Zachary Vogt, Nadine Brown, Shawn Gross, Jeff Cumins and Steve Scott, and, standing,. Mitch Goldstein (instructor), Tammie Pulliam, Valerie Hodge, Nadine Wyatt, Carol Fritz, XinLing Fritz, Lindsey Ford, Vicki Rogers, Felicia Kalber, Becky Cumins, Jim Rosalez (instructor) and Rick Vaden (CERT Unit Leader). Christy Raleigh also took part.

Bon Secours Richmond Hospitals receive high marks for patient safety Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Bon Secours Richmond Health System recently announced that Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville and Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond were recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade, a standard measure of patient

safety, by The Leapfrog Group in their fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grades. Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian received a “B” Hospital Safety Grade. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency in the U.S. health care system. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades of A, B, C, D and F are assigned to more

than 2,500 U.S. hospitals across the nation twice annually, once in the fall and once in the spring. These facilities received high marks from Leapfrog in the past, sustaining top-notch performance over time. The grade represents a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. The Safety Grade includes 27 mea-

sures, all currently in use by national measurement and reporting programs. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is calculated by top patient safety experts, is peer-reviewed and fully transparent and free to the public. To see Bon Secours Richmond’s detailed scores, as well as individual hospital grades and state rankings, visit the Hospital Safety Grade website at www.hospitalsafetygrade.org.

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Diving into raked leaves during the ‘Big Event’

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Members of the Kappa Alpha Theta were delighted as 8-year-old Kai London of Ashland jumped into their newly-raked pile of leaves during the Randolph-Macon Big Event Sunday (Nov. 4) as they provided public service to the Ashland community.

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NEWPORT NEWS – An Ashland native, who is a 2009 Hanover High School graduate, is serving aboard one of the U.S. Navy’s most valuable and capable warships, one that can carry 5,000 sailors and more than 70 warplanes anywhere in the world to defend America. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Trey Hutcheson is a mass communication specialist aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, currently dry-docked in Newport News. Information submitted by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tim Miller, Navy Office of Community Outreach.