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Republicans hold control locally as state goes blue By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER -- If the Commonwealth of Virginia turned blue last Tuesday, a majority of voters in Hanover County didn’t get the message. While Democrats recorded a number of upsets and defeated several Republican incumbents statewide, elections in Hanover County held to a more traditional role with Republicans registering wins in most local contests. “Hanover Republicans did their part on Tuesday by sweeping every single race on the ballot from State Senate to the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors,” said Nick Collette, chairman of the Hanover Republican Committee. “Each campaign should be proud of the results.” A coordinated effort by GOP candidates, coupled with a strong turnout of Republican base voters, made the difference according to the man at the helm of the county Republican Party. “I was particularly impressed with the amount of coordination we saw from the campaigns for General Assembly to the local candidates running for Board of Supervisors,” Collette said.
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For voters at the Mechanicsville Elementary School precinct, there was a bit of a wait on Election Day. But, Hanover County voters weren't deterred -- they waited to cast their ballots.
He credited that strong turnout with providing the edge in a closely contested Senate race where challenger Debra Rodman was barely defeated by incumbent
Siobhan Dunnavant. “The strong turnout from conservatives across Hanover resulted in retaining a very tough Senate seat in the 12th District, but the real credit for that goes to Senator Dunnavant herself and the incredible team she put together,” Collette said. “She was plugged into our local races despite only having a handful of precincts in Hanover, and her leadership helped us turn out the vote in that part of the county, ultimately resulting in a big win for a candidate who has a very bright future in Virginia politics.” In contested races for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Republicans Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, Beaverdam; Sean Davis, Henry; Michael Herzberg, Cold Harbor; and Sue Dibble, South Anna; defeated Democratic challengers. Faye Prichard, the lone Democrat on the board, was re-elected to her Ashland District seat in an unopposed contest. Canova Peterson, Mechanicsvlle, and Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Chickahominy; also ran unopposed and retained their seats on the board. Despite the predicted losses, Hanover Democratic
Smithson: 53% of voters headed to polls last Tuesday
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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – While Democrats swept through the commonwealth on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to regain control of the Senate and House of Delegates in the Virginia General Ass e mbly, Hanover County voters stayed WYATT close to their conservative roots.
Olde Time Holiday Parade organizers to celebrate 50th year of Ashland tradition
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BEAVERDAM – The months of November and December will be busy at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown. Early American Family Christmas Decorating will be presented on Nov. 29-30 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Photo submitted by Preservation Virginia The fee to take part in the decorating workshop Early American Family Christmas is $10. The workshop, as well as a tour of the house, Decorating is one of the special events
Everybody loves a parade -- and the smiles on these participants from last year’s Olde Time Holiday Parade prove what a good time Ashland and surrounding communities have at the event. This year’s parade starts at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24.
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Local families make global impact through Operation Christmas Child Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE —This month, sites in the Mechanicsville area will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child's National Collection Week, which will be observed Monday through Monday, Nov. 18-25. Mechanicsville families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The Samaritan's Purse project partners with local churches across the globe to deliver these tangible expressions of God's love to children affected by war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. For many of these children, it will be the first gift they have ever received.
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This year, Mechanicsvillearea residents hope to collect more than 28,356 gifts to contribute to the 2019 global goal of reaching 11 million children. "I love seeing the local community rally together for a global impact," said Regional Director Eric Lapointe. "We see all ages getting involved – and more and more every year." The schedule is as following at these locations: Beaverdam -Beaverdam Baptist Church, 19110 Beaver Dam Rd., Beaverdam: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18; 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19; 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20; 12 to 2
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21; 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; 12 to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov.24; and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Ashland -- First Baptist Church, 800 Thompson St., Ashland: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23; 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24; and 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Mechanicsville -- New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Rd., Mechanicsville: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18; 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21; and 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21.
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ASHLAND — The Olde Time Holiday Parade will get underway at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, under the direction of the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. This year the club will be celebrating the 50th tradition, with Santa Claus making an early visit to the town on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. About 100 entries normally make their way along the parade route. The parade route follows Snead Street along Thompson Street to England Street then turns down Henry Street and ends at Archie Canon Boulevard. For more information, email Joel Klein/2018 file photo ashlandkiwanis@gmail.com. Olde Time Holiday Parade is literally fun for all.
Green Top shooting range in Ashland open Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Firearms and shooting sports enthusiasts in Central Virginia now have a new place under a familiar name to hone their skills. Green Top Shooting Range (greentopshootingrange.com) officially opened its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 6, to members, newcomers, and the general public. Green Top Sporting Goods, the largest independent outdoor retailer and firearms dealer in the MidAtlantic, recently to purchase, rebrand, and assume operations of Winding Brook Indoor Shooting Range, located at 11547 Lakeridge Parkway in Ashland. Green Top Sporting Goods president/CEO Blaine Altaffer said an official grand opening celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Green Top Shooting Range. The event will feature free lunch from Zaxby’s from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a live remote broadcast by K95's Garret Doll. They also are waiving the initiation fee for new memberships all day — a $50 savings. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. “I am so excited to bring the Green Top brand along with our product knowledge, expertise, and amazing customer service to the existing members of Winding Brook see RANGE, pg. 15
| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue
Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 10100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 11300 block of West Abby Court, Glen Allen.
Annoying phone calls were reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Sept. 27
DWI, second offense in 10 years, was reported on Washington Highway/South Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.
Simple assault was reported in the 16100 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8300 block of Patrick Henry Boulevard, Mechanicsville.
Carrying a concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Cause computer malfunction was reported in the 10900 block of Richardson Road, Ashland. Concealment, price altering
Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Christopher Paul Drive, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 19000 block of Shalom Springs Trail, Rockville. Overdose was reported in the 8300 block of Devils Den Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Sept. 28
Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Courthouse Road, Hanover. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 86 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 15100 block of Indian Springs Lange, Montpelier.
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported I the 9000 block of Peaks Road, Ashland.
accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Lockwood Boulevard, Mechanicsville.
merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Sept. 26
Simple assault was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Church Road, Mechanicsville. DWI, fist offense, was reported in the 16100 block of Mountain Road/Hatch Thompson Road, Montpelier. Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 6100 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money, etc., by false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 8400 block of Wheeling Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11500 block of Sun Shade Lane, Ashland. Credit card theft was reported in the 7200 block of Bellspring Drive, Mechanicsville.
Overdose was reported I the 11100 block of Cross Corner Road, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 15500 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Driver did not report an
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Sujen Court/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 13500 block of Verdon Road, Beaverdam.
Sept. 29
DWI, BAC. 15 to .20, first offense, was reported in the 13200 block of Patrick Henry Road, Hanover.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
Simple assault was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 10400 block of Atlee Station Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10000 block of Beechwood Center Drive, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive/ Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville.
Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.
Montpelier man charged in head-on crash that took lives of Louisa women By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – A Montpelier man was taken into custody following a headon collision that claimed the lives of two Louisa County women. Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, said, 41-year-old Ernest Edmund Johnston was arrested and charged with DWI (driving while under the influence). The victims were identified as Tonna Jean McKinney, 68, and Shena Marie McKinney, 20, both of Bumpass.
The elder McKinney was driving a sedan that was traveling east on West Patrick Henry Road east of Tower Road, Johnston was driving a pickup truck that was traveling west. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, DiLoreto said that the twovehicle crash took place around 2:12 p.m. “The preliminary investigation revealed that a pickup traveling west crossed the solid lines and collided headon with a sedan traveling east, the sergeant added. The two women, DiLoreto continued, were pronounced dead at the scene. There were two more
occupants in the sedan. They, along with the driver of the pickup truck, were taken to area hospitals. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Tonna McKinney and Shena McKinney during this difficult time,” DiLoreto said, speaking on behalf of Col. David R. Hines, sheriff. “We ask if anyone witnessed the incident to please contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-3656140,” he said. Last week, Johnston was being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail. Additional charges are pending.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GROVES, Robert Christopher, 34, of Chesterfield, was called home suddenly to be with the Lord on October 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Groves Sr.; stepfather, Donald Doup; aunt, Cindy Toms; and cousin, Gary Sanford. He is survived by his estranged wife, Colby Groves; partner, Tania Lohman; loving mother, Ellen Groves; stepmother, June Groves; siblings, Butch Groves, Lisa Chesley (Roger), Jessica Lowe, Jeff Narron and Joe Narron. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews whom he loved and adored. Robert was a GROVES big family man and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed having cook-outs and feeding family and friends with his talent on the grill and smoker which we all will miss. Robert also enjoyed listening to music and dancing when he found the opportunity. He was such a big-hearted person "Teddy Bear" that touched every heart that he came in touch with. It didn't take long for him to make a stamp in your life in some way. Robert went above and beyond to try his best to give his young nieces and nephews all that he had to offer. For they all loved Uncle Robert so much! Not only was Robert a great and wonderful person in his family and home life, but he was a passionate employee and co-founder of Checkmark Services Co. LLC, where he worked extremely hard to help build a company from the foundation to a solid reputable establishment. Robert will be remembered and missed in so many ways, and by so many people. Robert wore shoes that no one will ever fill, and had a place in many people's hearts that can NEVER be replaced. The family will have a memorial service at Advent Christian Church located at 8079 Studley Road, in Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 11 a.m. to celebrate the life and love of Robert Christopher Groves. HARRIS, Egbert “Tootsie” L. IV, departed this life November 4, 2019. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 23, 12 noon at Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home.
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And they headed to the polls in significant numbers. “Historically, local elections in Hanover have maintained a 25% turnout on average, but this election was closer to a gubernatorial with 53% voter turnout,” Voter Registrar/Director of Elections Teresa “Teri” Smith said. “Hanover, once again, brought out our enthusiastic voters. From hard-fought races, to write-in campaigns, there was never a dull moment for our Officers of Elections,” she said. The battle for the 97th District seat in the House attracted considerable attention for months after a controversial fight between the incumbent, Christopher K. Peace, and Scott A. Wyatt. They are both Republicans. Despite a write-in campaign for Peace spearheaded by some county Republicans, Wyatt bested Democrat Kevin D. Washington of New Kent County with 11,902 votes, 60.35%, to 5,033, 25.52%. Write-in, as it is listed on the Virginia State Board of Elections, garnered 2,787, 14.13%. “All of Hanover’s 37 precincts (including Central Absentee), remained steady throughout the day, ending with a higher than usual voter turnout for a local election,” Smithson said. Hanover County’s election results are as follows: Senate District 4 – Ryan T. McDougle, Republican, 21,103, 68.81%; R. Stanton “Stan” Scott, Democrat, 9,437, 30.77; and write-in, 128, 0.42%. Senate District 9 – Jennifer L. McClellan, Democrat, 1,913, 58.99%; Mark E. Lewis Jr., Libertarian, 1,262, 38.91%; and write-in, 68, 2.10%. Senate District 12 – Siobhan S. Dunnavant, Republican, 4,329, 69.41%;
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Debra H. Rodman, Democrat, 1,905, 30.54%; and write-in, 3, 0.05%. House of Delegates District 55 – H.F. “Buddy” Fowler Jr., Republican, 12,845, 61.97%; Morgan K. Goodman, Democrat, 7,855, 37.89%; and write-in, 29, 0.14%. Commonwealth’s Attorney – R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III, 34,853, 98.63%; and write-in, 485, 1.37%. Sheriff – David R. Hines, 34,289, 98.53%; and write-in, 510, 1.47%. Commissioner of Revenue – T. Scott Harris, 34,944, 99.05%; and write-in, 334, 0.95%. Treasurer – M. Scott Miller, 35,180, 98.98%; and write-in, 361, 1.02%. Soil and Water Conservation Director Hanover-Caroline District – Donald L. Wells, 25,986, 55.29%; George T. Rice, 20,513, 43.65%; and write-in, 499, 1.06%. Board of Supervisors Ashland District – Faye Oliff Prichard, 3,791, 97.33%; and write-in, 104, 2.67%. Board of Supervisors Beaverdam District – Aubrey M. “Bucky” Stanley Jr., 4,267, 73.20%; C.B. Robens, 1,524, 26.15%; and write-in, 38, 0.65%. Angela C. Kelly-Wiecek, 5,408, 95.84%; and write-in, 235, 4.16%. Board of Supervisors Cold Harbor District – F. Michael Herzberg IV, 3,542, 65.64%; James P. Doran II, 1,821, 33.75%; and write-in, 33, 0.61%. Board of Supervisors Henry District – Sean M. Davis, 4,330, 74.18%; Daryl Henry Chesley, 1,453, 24.89; and write-in, 54, 0.93%. Board of Supervisors Mechanicsville District – W. Canova Peterson IV, 4,400, 97.35%; and write-in, 120, 2.65%. Board of Supervisors South Anna District – Susan P. “Sue” Dibble, 3,515, 62.38%; Clara James Scott, 2,105, 37.36%; and write-in, 15, 0.27%. “Hanover County citizens should be proud of their 207 Officers of Elections
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and 99 High School Student Pages that facilitated Tuesday’s election. There were no reports of longs lines or major issues due to the efforts of these special citiPRICHARD zens that serve,” she added. “The voting year will begin on March 3, 2020, with the Presidential Primary, followed by our Ashland Town Election in May, another Primary Election and June, and then, of course, the Presidential Election in on November,” Smithson continued. “Ask anyone that participates in the election, and the answer will be consistent, it is a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community, and at the same time, take part in making history,” she said. “With each election,” she said, “we strive to improve the process for our citizens. Our goal is to make it as convenient as possible for our voters.” “This year, we rolled out an initiative to bring attention to our Annual Absentee Application program,” Smithson said. “This process allows a citizen with physical disabilities to apply once a year, and a ballot will be mailed to them for every election they are eligible. We put together packets with Annual Applications with instructions and made them available to all of our Curbside Voters.” Smithson welcomes Hanover County voters to become involved in the election process. For more information on the Annual Absentee process, becoming an Officer of Election, or taking part in the High School Student Page Program, email HanoverVoting@hanovercounty.gov.
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chair Toni Radler said this election was meaningful for Hanover and the Commonwealth. “This was one of the most exciting elections for Hanover in decades,” Radler said. “First, we want to congratulate our winning Democrats, Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Ashland District Supervisor Faye Prichard. Both of these candidates are among the smartest and hardest working elected officials who put constituents above politics; and that always serves constituents best.” Radler noted that an energized write-in ballot for the 97th District House seat and the close race with Rodman and Dunnavant drove voters to the polls, a double-edged sword for Democratic candidates in Hanover. “The Chris Peace write-in campaign in the eastern end of the county energized voters, and in the western end of the county, the Rodman-Dunnavant energized voters there,” Radler said. “We are always happy to see high voter turnouts, but the high turnout impacted our local races. We had some of the very best candidates you could hope for – but, even for the local Board of Supervisor elections, people voted along party lines,” she continued. “It can be discouraging when you see the alternatives, but we Hanover Democrats are treating it as a dress rehearsal for 2020.” Collette said the Democratic message didn’t play well in Hanover County. “Democrats continue to focus on hyper-partisan, divisive issues like third trimester abortions and limiting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, but that kind of message doesn't work in Hanover and I think Tuesday's results proved that,” Collette said. Hanover’s choices last Tuesday could provide an important voice when the
Democrats take control of the Virginia General Assembly in January, according to Collette. “When Democrats take control of the General Assembly in January, there will be a lot to be concerned about, but here in Hanover we have strong, conservative representation, and I have no doubt that our elected officials will be fighting for the very constituents that elected them and pushing back against the extreme agenda we are sure to see from the Democrats,” Collette said. Radler described the upcoming legislative agenda differently. “I think we can look forward to sensible gun control legislation...legislation that won't take people's guns from them, but will at least ensure some protection preventing mentally or emotionally disturbed people from buying guns, Radler said. She said there are other important issues on that agenda. “I think the ERA will at least come up for a vote, rather than being killed in committee by Del. [Buddy] Fowler, as it was last year,” she said. “We hope that progress will be made on education funding, roads and relieving overcrowding in mental health facilities.” Regarding redistricting and the reality that Democrats will now be drawing legislative district lines, the two local leaders had a different take on the situation. “As for redistricting, it will be very interesting to see if the Democrats put their money where their mouth is on this issue,” Collette said. “For years now, they have talked about "nonpartisan" redistricting; now that they hold all the power, we'll see if those were empty lies or genuine concerns. It is far too early to determine what effect redistricting will have on Hanover's legislative districts,” he added. Radler said it’s time for adjustments to what she described as extreme gerrymandering that took place under
Republican control. “Statewide, we are thrilled that Democrats now control both houses in the General Assembly,” she said. “This means that after the census, when redistricting occurs, we won't see the extreme gerrymandering that has left so many localities in a no win situation for Democrats and minorities.” Radler said it’s unclear where those redistricting efforts will be focused, but noted there could be a need for changes in Hanover. “ It's hard to know what redistricting might occur in Hanover, but we have some crazy county districts ... Beaverdam, for instance, runs from the far west end of the County on the Louisa line across 95 to Hanover Courthouse and south on 301... not exactly a cohesive district. Also, we'll probably be in play again as to whether Hanover ends up in the first or the seventh congressional district,” she said. The Democratic chair said she is excited about the possibilities.” Collette indicated he hopes the change in control could affect what he considered positive gains made under Republican control of the legislature. “Because of Republican leadership in the General Assembly, Virginia currently has the strongest economy in the United States. That is sure to change under the Democrats if they allow the fringe left to take full control of their caucuses, which appears to be the case in the days after the election.” Radler said she’s looking forward to a new direction in the Commonwealth’s legislative bodies. “We are excited to look forward to a General Assembly that will be working for all of us, not the gun lobby or the energy lobby or other special interest groups that drown out constituent voices and rob us from being the focus of our duly elected representatives.”
Ashland Museum lists upcoming events Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Museum has released its calendar of event for November and December. Included are: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, Ashland Library -- History Talks: Rosanne Shalf and Lorie Foley will discuss early Ashland history – The Railroad Put Ashland on the Map. There is no admission fee and the public
invited to attend. Saturday, Nov. 23 – Museum staff and volunteers will lead a guided walking tour of Richmond’s Trail of Enslaved Africans. For details and registration, go to ashlandmuseum.org. 2 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 -- Holiday Walking and House Tour: Ashland Museum will lead a guided walking tour of an historic neighborhood ending with a reception at the Macmurdo house. For details and registration, go to ashlandmuseum.org.
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Election night at daily newspapers is electric By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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sense of melancholy seems to roll in during elections since I went from daily newspapers to weeklies. There was an energy coursing through the newsroom when you’re “patiently” waiting on the results to start coming in and reporters typing as fast as their fingers could go to make extended deadlines. I noticed Powhatan Today Editor Laura McFarland had posted about not having any pizza. Election Night always meant pizza for the staff as the wait was on for the ballots to be counted. I’ve always been exposed to weekly newspapers, but had never been hands-on with one until I arrived in Mechanicsville in 2008. Today’s technology has certainly eased the stress of getting those results. Unfortunately, the Virginia State Board of Elections website wasn’t cooperating Tuesday night, Nov. 5. I
kept updating and checking, as well as monitoring comments on our social media sites. Trust me, it can be challenging. The last newspaper in West Virginia where I was managing editor covered Election Night at the courthouse, where a huge blackboard was set up in the corridor outside the county clerk’s office. This is no joke -chalk and an eraser were imperative items. A neighboring county at another time in my career used paper ballots. No, I can’t make up this stuff. There were times we didn’t get results for seats in the West Virginia Legislature until Thursday. Without a doubt, Teresa “Teri” Smithson, Voter Registrar/ Director of Elections, and her staff are among the best, if not the best, in Virginia when it comes to Election Day. They are so cooperative with your newspapers, and we appreciate that helpful spirit. I don’t think an election goes by that I don’t remember my first time in a voting booth. That was the year 18-year-olds could legally cast their ballots. It was a milestone moment for
me, because my parents never -- and I do mean never -- missed an election. Mom, who celebrated No. 89 on Sunday, was with me last week when we voted at Rural Point Elementary School. Back to the voting booth. An election worker offered to go in with me to “help” me. My home county used those monstrous machines with the lever to close and open the curtain. When the election worker attempted to accompany me, I spun around, looked him in the eyes, and said, “You do know who my father is, don’t you?” Dad was an imposing man with a very deep voice. He was a gentle giant, but could have an intimidating presence. Suffice it to say, the election worker got out of my way. Those were still the days when $5 and a cheap bottle of whiskey could buy a vote. And there were drivers going up every hollow (holler) and creek to haul voters to the polls. I hope you voted. Maybe your candidate(s) didn’t win, but you made a difference by taking part in the process. Dad left us 27 years ago, but I have a feeling he knew Mom and I did our duty by voting.
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states as attracting businesses to relocate to our state (creating more jobs here). Virginia is a wonderful place to live. With the Democratic takeover of the House and Senate in the General Assembly, the Democratic Party -with its Progressive movement -- will
now have complete control to make the following changes in Virginia: With their Green New Deal they will increase regulations on business. They will remove the Right to Work laws making the state less attractive to large business to relocate here. They will raise the minimum wage put-
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ting small businesses out of business eliminating those jobs. Watch what happens to the state’s rating attracting business and the loss of these jobs and corporate tax income to the state as big business looks at other states for their relocation plans. Over the next few years Medicaid will be eliminated. The cost to provide care for the low-income elderly and the disabled was high enough. Adding able-bodied persons who only have to be unemployed to qualify makes Medicaid a Medicaid for All. The state cannot financially support this. There also is no guarantee that the United States Congress will continue to subsidize Medicaid to the state at the same rate as the present rate. They have the power to reduce that payment at any time. This change to Medicaid added 400,000 to the rolls the day it was signed. It was a step by the progressives to weaken the Medicaid see LETTERS pg. 8
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Nov. 13
Tuesday, Nov. 19
The Town of Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
Hanover County Department of Social Services Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of Hanover County Social Services at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The meeting is open to the public.
Thursday, Nov. 14 The Town of Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15-17 The Virginia Cliffe Inn at 2900 Mountain Rd. in Glen Allen will host an annual craft show, “Christmas at Granny’s”, with proceeds benefiting St. Joseph’s Villa. St. Joseph’s helps children and families facing homelessness, autism and developmental disabilities, mental illness, special education needs, and other challenges. For more information, call 804-382-0500 or visit https://www. vacliffeinn.com/.
Wednesday, Nov. 20 The Lee-Davis High School annual Horticulture Poinsettia Sale will be open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 25-26, and November 25-26, and Monday through Friday, Dec. 2-13, at the newly renovated school greenhouse. To order, call 804-723-2245 to order. Payment may be made by cash or check. Bulk orders are welcome. Call for pricing.
Thursday, Nov. 21 The Town of Ashland Economic Development Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
Friday, Nov. 22 Saturday, Nov. 16 Doswell Ruritan Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Doswel Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The All-You-Care-to-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee, and juice. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Proceeds support the Doswell Community Center.
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is $15. Discounts will be given to Preservation Virginia members. If you’re ready to decorate your home for the holiday, the workshop is an ideal opportunity to learn how to make a variety of swags, wreaths and ornaments using historical styles and natural materials, many from the grounds of Scotchtown. For more information, go to
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Polegreen Church will hold its annual Holiday Illumination at 5:30 p.m. at 6411 Heatherwood Drive in Mechanicsville. The evening will feature Christmas carols and the lighting of the church to celebrate the season. Pole Green Elementary School Chorus and The Sounds of the Spirit Handbell Choir from Mechanicsville Baptist Church will perform. A Revolutionary encampment will be provided by the Henrico Minute Company before the program gets underway. https://preservationvirginia.org/ events/early-american-familychristmas-decorating/. On Sunday, Dec. 7, A Patrick Henry Christmas will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., with an entry fee of $25. Back by popular demand, the second annual Patrick Henry Christmas is hosted by Hanover County’s favorite son. He is planning several games and sweet and savory hors d’oeuvres.
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Saturday, Nov. 23 Church of the Redeemer will present its 38th Annual Craft Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville across from Memorial Regional Medical Center. The event will feature 120-plus craft vendors, a bake sale, Santa Claus, Santa Shop, $10 donation/door prize, and a raffle including a gift card tree, quilt, and more. Bring a can of non-perishable food for a bonus door prize ticket. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804270-9626.
Sundays Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional see CALENDAR, pg. 16
Mr. Henry also has engaged dance masters to teach participants all the latest dance steps. This program is for adults over 18 only. For more information, visit https://preservationvirginia.org/ events/a-patrick-henry-christmas/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/apatrick-henr y-christmas-tickets-70003718005.
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program in an effort to convert to their Universal Health Care. If you don’t like what you see happening in the Veterans Administration Hospitals. Wait until the civilian hospitals and doctors also are under government control. The elderly can’t wait one month for an appointment if they get sick. Like the veterans today, if they have to wait one month for an appointment, their death rates will increase. The City of Richmond and the Commonwealth of Virginia will become a legal sanctuary for illegal immigrants. This will bring an increase in gang-related crime against our citizens while putting an additional strain on our low-income benefits and health care facilities. The increase in gun control laws will eventually take away your right to own a gun to defend your family and home from criminals. You will see an increase in home invasions and rape with no way to protect yourself as you wait 10 to 15 minutes for the police even if that response time holds true in the future. As the number of criminal offenses increase, with the disrespect shown by Progressives for our police increases, the number of recruits will decrease reducing the police available to be on call and increasing the recruitment of less desirable candidates. The confederate monuments on Monument Avenue and other Civil War historical sites will be eliminated and/or altered which will eliminate this tourist revenue to the city. The legalization of abortion appeared to be a major issue with female voters. The Democrats have stated publicly that their position is to legalize abortion up to and after the delivery of the baby. They have stated a “conference with the mother after the birth would determine if the baby lives or is euthanized”. Legalizing abortion has resulted in abortion being used as a method of birth control. In the United States 1.3 million babies are killed each year by abortion. Most are minorities. What is wrong with you women? Have you not heard of birth control? Humans are known to become immune to the shock of undesirable events with
repeated exposure. This infanticide will lead to euthanizing the elderly and disabled and mentally handicapped. God help us! This Progressive movement is a movement that destroys the communities they touch. The voters in Virginia should have looked to Baltimore, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington, D.C., before they voted. This is now the future for Richmond and the rest of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Interestingly, these Progressive leaders live in mansions in walled communities. When they retire they leave the cesspools they have created in their effort to secure their personal wealth and move to a nice (usually Southern) community like the way Virginia is today. You, the voter, have invited them into your community. It will take years if the state or our country can recover from this assault. Did you not question why this movement poured millions of dollars into our local elections? Did you not realize they would want a return for their investment? This was part of the overall plan to change the structure of our country. What they envision is a country where the citizens are unarmed and the government decides what lifestyle you live and what taxes you pay to support their programs. Martha Cole Mechanicsville
Resident questions Trump defense I read with interest the defense of President Trump in the Nov. 6 edition of The Mechanicsville Local. It was based on little evidence, lots of speculation, a little conspiracy theorizing, and unpatriotic innuendo about a Purple Heart recipient thrown in. Folks, let's be objective and wait until all the testimony is available before defending anyone. And let's make a commitment to truly inform ourselves, too, and not by a sole diet of Fox "News." JM Thomas Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 13
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Prep football: Spotsylvania at Patrick Henry 7:00 p.m.
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The Game: Hampden-Sydney at Randolph-Macon 1:00 p.m.
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Patriots win third-straight Tomato Bowl By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – The first two drives of Tomato Bowl 61 between Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis were a microcosm of the action which unfolded before a chilled crowd. While the Patriots finished their first possession with a 49-yard touchdown run from quarterback Alex Sikkar, LeeDavis stalled inside the red zone, quarterback Mike Joyce throwing an interception on fourth down. From there, it was all Patrick Henry, which won its third consecutive Tomato Bowl 35-0 to finish 7-3 in the regular season and clinch the fourth seed in the Region 4B playoffs. The Confederates ended another disappointing season at 2-8. “We knew Lee-Davis would come out and give their best effort. I thought we were able to make key plays at key times in all phases of the game,” said Patrick Henry head coach Ken Wakefield. The aforementioned drives took up nearly the entire first quarter. Another promising Lee-Davis drive into Patriot territory came to a screeching halt because of penalties and a Patrick Henry sack. On fourth-and-32, a bad snap on a Lee-Davis punt attempt put the ball on the ground. The punter
DEAR READER: The New York Times claims to run “All the news that’s fit to print.” The Rolling Stone claims to run “All the news that fits.” This week, The Local sports is in Rolling Stone mode. Last week featured a ton of playoff action, both at the collegiate and high school levels. Our reporters and photographers got to a lot of it. But it wasn’t not going to fit in the number of pages we have available. If you thought you saw us at an event, but don’t see it reported here, look for it online at www.richmond.com Joel Klein for The Local
The win, combined with losses by Spotsylvania and Dinwiddie, clinched a home a 19-yard pass from Sikkar to game in the first round of the Zeik Williams and a 3-yard run region playoffs. Spotsylvania, from Cameron Toliver. Sikkar who was upset by King George, ended the night with 173 yards rushing, 65 through the air. see TOMATO, pg. 11
Patrick Henry wide receiver Jayden Mines eludes Lee-Davis tacklers Jo-Les Maurice (5) and Austin Moody (8) in the Patriots 35-0 victory in the 61st edition of the Tomato Bowl Friday. It is Patrick Henry’s third-straight win in the series.
gamely tried to get the kick off, but it hit a Patriot defender and was recovered at the Lee-Davis 22. Moments later, Tyler Newell
raced 10 yards for a score for the 14-0 advantage Patrick Henry would eventually take to halftime. Lee-Davis opened the third quarter with a fumble,
recovered by Patrick Henry at the 11. Newell scored on the next play, and Lee-Davis never seriously threatened again. The Patriots also scored on
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Bridgewater dashes Yellow Jacket ODAC dreams By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local BRIDGEWATER – The rerun was not as exciting, or satisfying, as the original. Randolph-Macon spent the fourth quarter of Saturday’s Old Dominion Athletic Conference football championship tilt at Bridgewater College both playing from behind and experiencing more than its fair share of deja vu. In the end, again, their hopes for victory rested on a successful onside kick. As opposed to last Saturday’s win over Washington and Lee, there was no miracle, as the Eagles secured both the kick and their first ODAC title since 2005 with a 28-21 victory, ending the Yellow Jackets’ sevengame winning streak and their hopes for back-to-back conference crowns. “Our margin for error is not very big,” noted Yellow Jackets head coach Pedro Arruza, a nod to his team’s penchant for falling behind in games this season. “Our kids played really hard, put a lot into this game. I could have coached better. We could have played better. When you have two good football teams that battle it out, you just can’t get in a hole like that.” That hole was a 21-0 lead built by Bridgewater in a first half filled with frustration for the Yellow Jacket offense. Their opening drive reached the Eagles’ 23, but ended when they failed to convert on fourth-and-2 when quarterback Presley Egbers was tackled for a 2-yard loss. Two plays later, Bridgewater tailback Demetrius Jalepes broke free on a 55-yard run to set up a 7-yard touchdown reception to give the Eagles a 7-0 lead. Bridgewater scored on the first play of the second quarter as quarterback Jay Scroggins found Chad Jones for a 22-yard
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Randolph-Macon wide receiver Tim Hanratty (85) gets a boost from tight end Robby Owens (83) as he fight to reach the end zone for a 2-point conversion with 1:17 remaining in the Yellow Jackets’ 28-21 loss at Bridgewater Saturday. The Eagles recovered the ensuing onside kick to claim the Old Dominion Athletic Conference title.
strike, then added to their lead with 2:38 left before halftime by rushing out an odd formation heavy to the right side of the field and catching the Randolph-Macon defense flat footed. Viante Tucker ran behind then past blockers, untouched for a 34-yard score. With just 110 total yards of
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offense in the first half, Arruza called on senior and former starter Burke Estes, to help launch another Yellow Jacket comeback. “I thought we needed a spark,” Arruza said of the decision to change signal callers. “I thought (Egbers) was a little bit rattled, and I felt we needed to
have a veteran in there.” Improved offensive play, and inspired defense, kept Randolph-Macon alive. Scroggins was held to 16 passing yards after halftime. The Eagles earned just 103 yards of total offense. Tre Frederick, who surpassed the 5,000-yard mark in career rushing during
the game with a 112-yard performance, scored on a 3-yard run with 5:28 left in the third quarter to make it 21-7. With 9:39 left, Estes used a pump fake to free tight end Sam Tanner (Lee-Davis), who fought his way into the end zone to cut the margin to eight. But Chris Vidal’s extra point
went wide. It was 21-13. The Yellow Jacket defense was close to brilliant in the second half – close due to one play that inflicted fatal damage to their comeback hopes. Just as Josh Breece had done twice the week before, scoring on running plays of 75 yards up the middle, Jalepes took a handoff on first down of the ensuing Bridgewater possession, and outraced the Yellow Jackets for a 71-yard touchdown run. It was 28-13. To Randolph-Macon’s credit, the Yellow Jackets never quit. Driving 63 yards in 12 plays, on fourth down at the Eagle 12, an Estes pass was intercepted by Chase Rosenthal, but he fumbled on the return. DeAndre Gill recovered at the Bridgewater 32 with 2:41 left. The offense returned, scoring on an Estes 4-yard run with 1:17 left. Estes tossed a quick pass to Tim Hanratty, who, aided by a push from Robby Owens, crossed the goal line for a 2-point conversion for a 28-21 score. It was onside kick time again. But instead of a Yellow Jacket recovery, the ball landed in the arms of an Eagle on the ground at midfield. The comeback try was grounded. There is still much to play for if you’re Randolph-Macon. Saturday, they play “The Game” against archrival HampdenSydney, on Senior Day at Day Field, seeking a sixth-straight win in the series. A secondplace finish in the ODAC could send the Yellow Jackets to the inaugural Neptune Bowl in Virginia Beach against The Apprentice School. Two more wins would give RandolphMacon nine, tying the mark for most wins in a season. “Our kids will bounce back. They always do,” Arruza said. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
County teams advance in volleyball playoffs bringing them with a win of a berth in their Class 4 state tournament. Also in Western Section play, the Lee-Davis boys advanced to the semifinal round with a four-set victory at Monacan. Just 12 miles from Patrick Henry at Glen Allen High School, an hour after the Patriots’ triumph, the Atlee girls volleyball team clinched a return to the Class 5 state championship, taking an impressive sweep of the host Jaguars in
By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – Patrick Henry boys volleyball coach Michael Townsend looked toward the past, but planned for the future in both in the Class 4, Western Section quarterfinals Wednesday night as his Patriots began their quest for a fourth-straight state championship with a 3-0 sweep of rival Hanover. Patrick Henry (15-4) scored 14 of the first 17 points of the match to roll to a 25-9 firstset win. The Patriots used their bench in the next two sets, but the Hawks responded with resilience, leading early before the Patriots took a small lead and held on for a 25-21 set two triumph, then taking the final set 25-20. The Patriots served 13 aces, while Ted Owen had six of Patrick Henry’s 26 kills on the night. The Hawks were led by Conor McFadden, who had a match-high eight kills along with eight digs. “I think playoffs are always a good position to put players in, especially young players,” Townsend said of his decision to go to the bench. “It wasn’t pretty, but they were able to stay focused, keep a lead, and slowly win both.” It also kept starters fresh for the final push, as the Patriots’ ultimate goal is to be on the floor at Virginia Commonwealth
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comes to Ashland Friday night. For Wakefield, it’s deja vu all over again. “This will be my third straight year against them in the playoffs,” Wakefield said. At
a Region 5B semifinal 25-19, 25-19, 25-20. The Raiders (18-2) were down in the third set, but battled back for an 18-17 lead before a middle kill from Kara Hammock and an ace from libero Rylie Harris upped the lead to three, forcing a Glen Allen timeout. Match point came on a Jaguar serving error, sending Atlee back to the state tournament, led by Kaylin Strichman with nine kills and eight from Jada Foreman.
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Hanover’s Conor McFadden (9, right) tries to send a ball past Patrick Henry’s Timothy Matthews (4) and Forest Jones (5) during the Patriots’ 3-0 victory over the Hawks in a Class 4, Western Section Quarterfinal in Ashland. McFadden led Hanover with eight kills.
University’s Siegel Center pionship is decided on Nov. 21. Spotsylvania, also came away when the Virginia High School The Patriot girls team, on with a 3-0 victory (25-22, 25-16, League Class 4 boys state cham- the court at the same time at 27-25) in quarterfinal action,
Culpeper County High School, Wakefield won playoff games against the Knights each of the last two seasons. “Coach (Jeremy) Jack and I, we know each other pretty well.” The Knights are physical, Wakefield said, and prefer power football, with a tailback and freshman tight end who
are receiving Division I college offers. “We just have to be really mindful of our strengths and try to use personnel to put us in the best situations possible,” Wakefield explained. As for the Confederates, after three straight playoff appearances from 2015 to 2017, they’ve
been victorious only three times in the past two seasons. In Region 4B, five to six wins make you a playoff contender. While there is a lot of work to be done to turn things around, if done successfully, the payoff for LeeDavis can come quickly. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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Randolph-Macon forward Charlotte Woods (15) drives to the basket past William Peace’s Mikayla Ray in the Yellow Jackets’ 73-63 loss to the Pacers in the opening game of the Randolph-Macon Tip-Off Classic Saturday.
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Yellow Jacket women win ODAC soccer title By Rodney Robinson and Dave Lawrence Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – RandolphMacon, the No. 1 seed in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference women’s soccer tournament, knew the competition would be stiff once the clock started winding down on the remaining teams’ seasons. It was. The Yellow Jackets twice went into overtime – first against Bridgewater in the ODAC semifinal, then again against Virginia Wesleyan in the championship – and prevailed both times to claim the conference title and earn the ODAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament. Both the semifinal and final were scoreless at the end of regulation. In the first overtime of the semifinal, RandolphMacon’s Bonita Soliday took a pass from midfielder Maddie Bauman inside the box and sent
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RandolphMacon forward Gabby Nelson (24) takes a shot on goal during the 2019 ODAC women’s soccer semifinals against visiting Bridgewater Saturday. The Yellow Jackets won 1-0 in overtime.
it into the net at 1:31 into overtime for a 1-0 victory. “Every time we play Bridgewater, it’s always a onegoal game,” said RandolphMacon head coach Jay Howell. “It’s always a battle. ... I figured it would come down to something like this.” In the final, the Marlin defense held the Yellow Jackets to just one shot in the first half. By the end of regulation,
Virginia Wesleyan still had the edge in shots 14-9. In overtime, Randolph-Macon closed the gap, with the Marlins ahead by one shot, 15-14. Nevertheless, neither team could score in either overtime. The game was officially recorded as a tie and the question of the championship settled by penalty kicks. Randolph-Macon won the toss and went first, but both teams converted on both of their
first three PKs. But Yellow Jacket goalkeeper Edye Carr stopped a shot by Sarah Heinbaugh. When Bauman scored on RandolphMacon’s fifth kick, the celebration started. Soliday, Casey Kent, Jules Heuchan and McKenna Maier also scored for the Yellow Jackets in the shootout. In the semifinal, RandolphMacon had a number of early opportunities, but was unable
to capitalize. It led Bridgewater in total shots, 20-9; shots-ongoal, 9-4; and corner kicks, 5-1. Still, the Yellow Jackets could not come away with a score in regulation. “We had to bring the ball down more and be more confident with the ball,” Howell said. Sophomore forward Nicole Czyzewski led Randolph Macon in shots on goal with 3 on just four shots. Senior Forward Gabby Nelson and Sophomore forward Tyria Smalls took four shots apiece in the game. “I don’t think that we played very well today,” Howell said. “We did little patches of good soccer and we scored the goal by really nice soccer and so that’s really what we talked about [before overtime].” Senior goalkeeper Christina Newman and Carr, a sopho-
more, combined for the Yellow Jackets’ 15th and 16th shutouts this season. With the semifinal win, the Yellow Jackets extended the program record for most consecutive wins in a single season to 20. Randolph-Macon heads to Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. The Yellow Jackets will face Haverford College Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Messiah’s Shoemaker Field. “We’ve got to just take it one game at a time,” Howell said. Rodney Robinson can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Roanoke stings Yellow Jackets in quarterfinal By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – Earning its first home game in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship tournament in seven years, Randolph-Macon field hockey was confident entering its quarterfinal against Roanoke on Nov. 5, a team the Yellow Jackets defeated 3-1 in the regular season. But nothing is guaranteed come the postseason, and the battle between the Yellow Jackets and Maroons emphasized defense and became a game of inches. The teams ended regulation tied at 2. Roanoke took advantage of a player advantage late, and on a 2-on-1 fast break, Emilee Wooten sent a shot
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into the goal ending the Yellow Jackets’ season at 10-9 with a 3-2 defeat. The game could have been decided in regulation when, on one of the Yellow Jackets’ four penalty corners of the final period, a Katie Brookman shot that blasted past goalkeeper Emma Clark was ruled too high, and disallowed. Maria Teresa AmbrogiTorres scored both goals for the Yellow Jackets: one in the first period, another in the third for a 2-1 lead. But a Lauren Heffron goal for the Maroons with 5:56 left in regulation tied it, setting up the near miss, then, in overtime, heartbreak for RandolphMacon. “We just missed on the post twice. We definitely capitalized
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early and had some scoring opportunities,” said RandolphMacon head coach Jess Weiss when explaining overtime strategy. “We thought we had a great game plan to attack the goal on the corner, it’s just unfortunate we couldn’t come up with the rebound.” Clark had 15 saves for Roanoke, while Gatlin Snyder had six for Randolph-Macon. The Yellow Jackets continue to rebuild a program that Weiss took over in 2016, only winning three times that year. Improving from eight wins in 2018 to 10 in 2019, the Yellow Jackets went from traveling to Roanoke a season ago, falling 1-0 in the ODAC quarterfinals, to hosting this year.
Despite this year’s heartbreak, the future is bright, and Weiss’ roster includes players with wisdom beyond their years. “One of our juniors stepped up and said, ‘At the end of the day, sports are made to have a winner and loser.’ But the fact this program is where it is, the strides we’ve made, the friendships they’ve made, and the respect they have for each other, they’ve learned so many life lessons,” Weiss said. “For me to not have to step in and comment on the culture this program has built, that, to me, shows the type of people that they are.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
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Randolph-Macon outside hitter Miranda Hall (center) gets a kill shot between Washington and Lee middle blockers Katy Blain (left) and Kiera Borthwick (right) in the Yellow Jackets’ 25-23, 22-25, 27-25, 25-20 win over the visiting Generals in their Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament semifinal Friday. Randolph-Macon was upset by Virginia Wesleyan 25-17, 15-25, 25-16, 29-27 in the tournament final Saturday. The Marlins earned the ODAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III tournament, but Randolph-Macon was awarded an at-large bid. The third-seeded Yellow Jackets will face sixth seed Marymount (Virginia) in the first round Friday at Christopher Newport University.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-3-19(c), PRUITT PROPERTIES, INC. AND NORTH GAYTON COMPANY Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, B-3, General Business District, and M-2, Light Industrial District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-15-2041, 7788-15-2118, 7788-15-1221, 7788-04-8723, 7788-04-7819, 7788-04-4309 and 7788-04-6230, consisting of approximately 19.79 acres, and located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) and Lewistown Road (State Route 783). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a convenience store with fuel sales on the B-3 zoned property and speculative industrial development on the proposed M-2 property. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00023, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Single-Family District, to RS(c), Single- Family Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the use of the dwelling as office. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00024, CALDWELL PARTNERS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-14-14(c), Mary Lynne McDougle, et al. (Scotchtown Partners, L.L.C.), on GPINs 8706-69-3782, 8707-60-1621, 8707-61-2365, 8707-51-3243, 8707-51-3841, and 8707-61-6614, consisting of approximately 69.4 acres, zoned RM(c) Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, B-3(c), General Business District with conditions. The request is also to rezone approximately 15.89 acres from A-1, Agricultural District and RM(c) Multi-Family Residential District with conditions to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions. The property is located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and New Ashcake Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The proposed zoning amendment would permit reconfiguration of the overall commercial and residential development, reduces the number of apartments from 286 to 232 units, and increases the number of townhomes from 131 to 185 units. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00025, TAB OF VIRGINIA, L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-12-8054, 7788-02-6199, 7788-01-9897, and 7788-11-0531, consisting of approximately 50.0 acres, and located on the west line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 400’ north of its intersection with Knotty Pine Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for an industrial park. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00026, PATSY M. AND CHARLES C. SMITH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8737-00-7672, consisting of approximately 21.5 acres, and located on the west line of Williamsville Road (State Route 615) approximately 1,450 feet south of its intersection with Studley Road (State Route 606). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 10.75 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2019-00027, CD RESTAURANTS, INC. Request(s) to rezone from B-2, Community Business District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8714-77-2796, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, and located on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with Meadow Drive (State Route 1120). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit tire sales and service. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP2019-00007, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-59.6 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit use as an office and a recreational facility on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Single-Family Residential District (pending rezoning request, REZ2019-00023, to rezone to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions), and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy CUP2019-00008, SPYGLASS PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a self-storage facility for vehicles on GPINs 8704-93-0604 and 8704-93-1422, consisting of approximately 4.86 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Zip Drive (State Route 1498) approximately 300’ north of its intersection with Elm Drive (State Route 1108). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville
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ORDINANCE 19-08, MULTIPLE PRESERVATION LOTS IN THE RC, RURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-51, to provide that more than one preservation lot may be permitted in the RC, Rural Conservation District, under certain specified conditions. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Veteran benefits to be explained at Heritage Green MECHANICSVILLE – Find out how the VA can help pay for senior care. Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care invites military veterans and their spouses to a free, educational Veterans Benefits Seminar at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Heritage Green is located at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. Veterans Services Representatives Kyle Estep and David Ringle will share information regarding a VA pension, Aid and Assistance
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Former paperboy has a different view I read with interest Jim Ridolphi’s article on paperboys. I also was a paperboy about 60 years ago in Salisbury, Maryland. My recollection of that experience was nothing like Mr. Ridolphi’s. I had about 90 houses on my route. We had no special bikes or baskets. The company gave us a big canvas bag that wrapped around the handlebars. It was a nightmare to keep it from sliding off when full with folded papers. I started in the sixth grade. Our routes were in the afternoon. So right after school, instead of playing with the
(A&A), that is available to wartime veterans and their spouses. Also learn more about substantial changes that effect veteran pension benefits qualifications and how to apply. This event is free and open to veterans and their families; however, seating is limited. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 18, by calling 804746-7370. For more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370, or visit www.heritagegreenhanover.com.
other kids, I road my bike to the neighborhood store to pick up my bundle. I too had to fold each paper, so you could throw it and it would stay together. No fancy rubber bands in those days. I still toss my wife a folded paper at times after I finish reading it. I think she hates that. Every Friday night I had to go around to 90 houses and collect $0.42 for the week’s cost of the papers. Every week! Of course, people would not be home, sometimes for weeks. “Mr. Jones”, I would say, “You missed the last three weeks payments so you now owe me $1.26”. “No way”, Mr. Jones would say. Can you imagine the hassle that was and how a child in the sixth grade had to argue with adults over $0.42? The rich families would give me
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Indoor Shooting Range, as well as to our thousands of Green Top customers," said Altaffer. "We have thrived over the past 70 years in large part due to our steadfast commitment to above-and-beyond customer service. Green Top Shooting Range will provide a genuinely user-friendly experience where guests can try before they buy and we think that is something that our customers will really appreciate." Green Top Shooting Range offers 24 indoor, climate-controlled, 25-yard lanes across three shooting bays, a
$0.50 instead of $0.42, “Keep the change”. The paper never stopped, seven days a week. Forget about going somewhere for the weekend with your family. Miss one day and the calls would come. “You missed my porch and the paper landed on the step or in the bush”. “You folded the paper too tight making it hard to read with the crease”. On the day that it rained, you had to get off the bike at each house and try to find some dry place to put it. “The end of my paper got wet, can’t you find a better place to put it?”. There were no paper boxes in those days. One of the best days of my life, after delivering papers for many years, was when I found out you could get paid for cutting grass. So long, paperboy job. John Hopkins Mechanicsville
high efficiency air filtration system, ballistic glass shooting stalls, and fully automated touch-screen target retrieval systems. The facility will also offer 2,000 square feet of retail space, which will offer a large assortment of firearms and a full complement of range accessories, ammo, and gear. In addition, the range will offer a stout training program, which will include classes for women, general firearms safety, beginners, and a full complement of other training classes to be added in the near future. All classes will be taught by certified firearms instructors and all employees will be certified Range Safety Officers.
Whitetail deer like your yard Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Why do deer like your yard? Why do they prefer your flowers and shrubs to your neighbor’s? Why do we have so many deer in Virginia? David Garst, District Wildlife Biologist with Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, will share the answers to these and other questions at the Thursday, Nov. 7, meeting of the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society. He will explain the biology of our native whitetail deer and describe efforts to manage this resource to satisfy multiple interests. This free meeting is open to the public and takes place in the Kelly Education Center of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond. Start time is 7 p.m., but the room is available at 6:30 p.m. so you can come early and get to know others with similar interests. A short business meeting will follow the presentation. Garst earned his Master’s in Wildlife Management from Virginia Tech and has moved to the east-
Green Top will honor existing Winding Brook memberships also offers new memberships at the range, which start at $39.99 per month for individuals. There also are reduced membership rates for families, seniors, and members of the military, law enforcement, and EMS, but walk-in pay-by-the-hour customers are also welcome. "I'm really looking forward to meeting all of the current members of Winding Brook Indoor Shooting Range over the next few months as well as extending an invitation to all Green Top customers to come give it a try," Altaffer said. Over the past 70 years, the
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ern region from southwest Virginia. In addition to his wildlife expertise, he is a storyteller. The Pocahontas Chapter is one of 12 Virginia Native Plant Society chapters, and serves the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, New Kent, Powhatan, Prince George, and the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond. In addition to eight monthly meetings and newsletters, the chapter conducts field trips and holds a May picnic and wildflower walk. Membership in a chapter
Green Top brand has developed an extremely loyal following with outdoors and firearms enthusiasts. Altaffer said he believes this expansion into the experiential side of shooting sports will help nurture that loyalty even more. "One of the core components of our market strategy at Green Top is experience-based retail," he said. "Giving our customers a place to take training classes and experience shooting a firearm at a safe indoor shooting range only two miles from the Green Top store supports that strategy."
About Green Top Since 1947, Green Top has been
is available to anyone who joins the Virginia Native Plant Society. VNPS members enjoy the natural world and support efforts to preserve Virginia’s native plants. Ranging in age from students to seniors, members are professionals, knowledgeable amateurs and many who are just beginning to learn about our flora. While some members join enthusiastically in activities, others help out occasionally or support the society solely with their memberships and their interest. All are welcome. For more information, visit the state website: http://vnps. org/.
Virginia's headquarters for fisherman, hunters, and recreational shooters, providing the absolute best outdoor products in the marketplace at competitive prices. Throughout its 70-year history, the company has held itself to one standard in everything it has accomplished — to provide the best customer service and the best advice on the products it sells. That dedication to its customers is the reason Green Top is the largest independent outdoor retailer and firearms dealer in the Mid-Atlantic. Learn more at greentophuntfish. com.
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Appointments expected today for broadband committee HANOVER -- The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has approved a Broadband Advisory Committee. The board expects to appoint two of its members at the Wednesday, Nov. 13, meeting and five citizen representatives with expert qualifications at its Dec. 11 meeting. The committee is expected to begin meeting in January 2020 and is expected to report back to the board by its final meeting in December 2020. To express interest in serving on the committee, contact ctyadm@hanovercounty.gov by Nov. 25. Include your contact information and details of your qualifications in the fields listed above. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.
Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804-7464734.
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Sheehy spearheads drive for community food banks Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com FAIRFAX – Sheehy Auto Stores throughout Washington, D.C.; Richmond, Virginia; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Baltimore, Maryland, areas are collecting canned goods and
non-perishable food as part of the company’s annual Fall Food Drive running through Nov. 17 to benefit food banks serving each community. “With the support of each of our dealerships, our employees and the community we hope to help in our efforts to make a difference in collecting
food for those less fortunate,” said Vince Sheehy, president and CEO of Sheehy Auto Stores. “We welcome everyone to visit us at any of our locations to join us in this annual campaign,” he added. Local Sheehy Fall Food Drive dropoff locations include the following in
Richmond and Ashland: Sheehy Ford Lincoln of Richmond -- 10601 Midlothian Tpk., Richmond. Sheehy Ford of Ashland -11450 Washington Hwy., Ashland. For more information, visit www. sheehy.com or call 703-802-3480.
Ten citizens graduate as CERT members Hanover County is preparing citizens to respond to emergencies in their communities by training them as a Community Emergency Response Team (“CERT”). Ten citizens recently graduated from the 14th Hanover County CERT class. Graduates of the most recent CERT training class were Chris Austin, Laverne Branch, Kimberly King, Steve Mergy, Sean Pyne, Carolyn Velletri and Richard Velletri. These citizens completed five sessions that covered various aspects of preparation for a disaster in their community,
including providing medical assistance to victims, light search and rescue operations and disaster psychology and team organization. Classes are taught by Hanover Fire/EMS 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, please e-mail HanoverCoCERT@ gmail.com. Photo submitted by Tom Harris Information submitted by Members of the 14th Hanover County CERT class are, from left, seated, Jim Rosalez, instructor; Tom Harris, Hanover County Carolyn Velletri, Richard Velletri, Chris Austin, Kimberly King, Sean Pyne, Steve Mergy and public information officer. instructor Mitch Goldstein. Laverne Branch and Yolanda Williams also took part in the program.
Freekin’ Rican food truck has new permanent home at COTU Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Center of the Universe Brewing Company (COTU) recently announced a new, permanent food vendor operating out of the COTU tasting room. What started as a small food cart that frequented COTU Brewing Company has now become a permanent offering at the Ashland brewery. Freekin’ Rican has set-up shop in what was once the “Beer Window” off the COTU Biergarten. Now outfitted with a small kitchen set-up, Freekin’ Rican is serving the brewery’s customers seven days a week during tasting room hours. “Freekin’ Rican has been a depend-
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Joe Birriel, owner of Freekin’ Rican, offers Puerto Rican cuisine.
able constant here at COTU. Our regulars just love Joe and his delicious food! I am so happy to have a partnership with Freekin’ Rican that allows us to offer food during taproom hours seven days a week,” Larissa Anderson, general manager of Center of the Universe Brewing Company, said. “We are so excited about teaming up with Center of the Universe to serve our food there daily. With great ownership and a great team, COTU provides some of the best crafted beer in the Richmond area. We cannot wait to pair our Puerto Rican fusion cuisine with their vast selection to offer customers a truly unique drinking and dining experience," Joe Birriel, owner of Freekin’ Rican, said.