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Vol. 33, No. 40 | Richmond Suburban News | February 8, 2017

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Public hearing supports schools’ 2018 budget

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — One week after rolling out his proposed 2018 budget for Hanover County Public Schools, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, is getting some good feedback.

“As the comments tonight indicated, we have received a positive

response to our proposed budget,” Gill said following a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 31.

The meeting allowed citizens their first chance to comment on Gill’s $180 million 2018 Operating Budget proposal that provides a 2 percent salary increase and initiates a comprehensive plan to address the system’s technology needs.

Several speakers, most of them associated with various professional education organizations, voiced support for the budget and commended Gill and his staff for hitting some high marks considering the budgetary restraints coming down from the state.

Afreen Gootee, president of the Hanover Education Association,

echoed a sentiment expressed by many of the speakers: their appreciation for being included in the budget process.

“I would like to first say that we appreciate being asked to sit at the table as decisions on this budget were being made,” she said.

Gill tapped a variety of resources to gauge priorities for this year’s

budget, including parents, teachers, administrators, citizens and even students. They all had a hand in shaping this year’s proposal.

Gootee pointed to the five-year technology plan that begins providing laptops for teachers next year as only one of many positive points for this

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ICHMOND — The National Park Service encouraged Americans in 2016 to “Find Your Park,” and thousands of people took that advice to heart in Richmond.

Over 355,000 visitors enjoyed the museums, battlefields, and trails at Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site this past year, up nearly 11 percent from the previous year’s visitation.

At Richmond National Battlefield Park, park units with recent land acquisitions saw especially large gains in visitation.

Rural Plains, nestled in the heart of the Totopotomoy Creek battlefield and opened to the public in 2011, welcomed more than 17,000 visitors this past year, an increase of over 40 percent from 2015.

Farther down the road at the Cold Harbor and Gaines’ Mill battlefields, where the park recently acquired land from the Civil War Trust and the Richmond Battlefields

Association, 85,000 visitors explored the sites’ Civil War history, an increase of 26 percent from the previous year.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site, located in Historic Jackson Ward in downtown Richmond, greeted 48 percent more visitors in 2016 than 2015.

While this increase in visitation is good news for the parks, it also is good news for Richmond’s businesses.

A recent National Park Service report noted that national park visitors spent an estimated $14,789,000 in 2015 in Richmond during their visit on food and lodging.

Virtual visitors also showed their appreciation for Richmond’s parks, with over 12,000 “likes” garnered on Richmond National Battlefield Park’s and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site’s Facebook pages.

Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site’s Instagram account drew hundreds of people, as well with its images of Historic Jackson see PARKS, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue drugs was reported in the 8400 block of Old Cavalry Drive/Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 26

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 7000 block of Marie Lane/Dairy Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6300 block of Queens Lace Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Members of the 9th Senior Citizens Police Academy gathered in the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office lobby. The next academy will get underway April 6.

Registration is now open for Senior Citizens Police Academy HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will be hosting its 10th annual Senior Citizens Police Academy April 6 through June 15.

Participants will meet from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday at the Mechanicsville Library at 7416 Sherwood Crossing Place.

There will be no cost for the participants. Class size will be limited to the first 30 seniors who register.

The program will be available to seniors 55 years of age or older who are residents, business owners, or county employees. Applicants also

must be willing to submit to a background check.

Hanover County Sheriff ’s This academy is designed to give participants an inside look into law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

The training will consist of a variety of law enforcement topics, as well as pro-active crime prevention presentations, which will give seniors a better understanding of what members of the Sheriff ’s Office do on a daily basis.

The goal of the academy is to develop productive relationships with the seniors in our

community and for the seniors to develop a better understanding of law enforcement.

Interested seniors are urged to download an application at (the application needs to be notarized) http://www. hanoversheriff.com/199/ S e n i o r- C i t i z e n s - Po l i c e Academy or contact Deputy Jim McLaughlin at 804-3656110 for an application or additional information. The deadline to apply is March 16.

Information submitted by Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

HCSO seeks help in locating fugitive Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Taylor Arcellus Johnson, 23, of Richmond.

Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the Sheriff ’s Office, said Johnson is wanted for eluding police, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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These charges stem from an incident that took place on Oct. 9, 2016. On that date, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for defective equipment that Johnson was operating. He refused

to stop his vehicle.

Johnson later crashed his vehicle and fled the see FUGITIVE, pg. 4

Oral threatening of school employee on school property was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7700 block of Willow Dance Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Prisoner making, procuring and possessing unlawful chemical compound was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule IV

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Harvey Way, Mechanicsville.

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was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 9200 block of Wicomico Trail.

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

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Prolonge Lane.

Jan. 29

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Lynmar Lane.

Jan. 30

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 4200 block of Hermleigh Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Simple assault was reported in the 6300 block of Creekway Court, Pebblepath Park, Mechanicsville.

Violation of protective order (violence), second within five years, was reported in the 7900 block of Elliott Drive, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 28

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of J. David Lane.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 10500 block of Silverthorn Court.

Jan. 31

Obtaining money, etc., under false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 7400 block of Mountain Lily Lane.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8200 block of Oak Street.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road.

Destruction of property,

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10400 block of Comanche Lane.

Grand larceny from auto

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PARKS Continued from pg. 2

Ward and behind-the-scenes pictures of items from the museum’s collection.

“2016 was a tremendous year for the National Park Service and for our national parks in Richmond,” said David Ruth, superintendent of Richmond National Battlefield Park and Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site. “We are pleased that so many people came to Richmond during our centen-

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scene on foot.

Cooper said he is believed to be in the Metro Richmond area.

“Anyone with more infor-

nial year to connect with their history and outdoor opportunities we offer. I look forward to welcoming even more visitors to our parks in 2017.”

About Richmond National Battlefield Park Richmond National Battlefield Park is one of 417 national park areas across the United States.

Experiencing the park’s 13 historic sites and five visitor centers usually takes a full day.

A driving tour of the battle-

fields is available at any of the park’s facilities.

The main park visitor center is located at Historic Tredegar (470 Tredegar St. in Richmond) and provides museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and orientation services to help plan a visit to the battlefields.

For more information, contact the park at 804-226-1981, or via the internet at www.nps.gov/ rich or www.Facebook.com/ RichmondNPS.

mation on the whereabouts of Taylor Arcellus Johnson is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000,” the sergeant added.

Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip.

Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous and can result in a reward of up to $1,000.

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was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.

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monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 9000 block of Atlee Station Road.

Violation of protective order, violence, second, within five years, was reported in the 7900 block of Elliott Drive.

Grand larceny shoplifting

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 11200 block of Old Scotland Road/ Caruthers Way. ID theft obtaining ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 block of Bonniefield Drive.

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Carrying a concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Cadys Mill Road.

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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Jackson Avenue/Mechanicsville Turnpike.

in the 11000 block of Ridgebrook Drive.

Driver did not report accident with damages, $250, in the 9100 block of Old Oaklawn Drive.

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

Driver did not report accident with damages, $500, in the 9300 block of Atlee Road.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 4100 block of Peppertown Road.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6400 block of Gaines Mill Road.

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Join Queen Victoria and other members of the royal family at an elegant afternoon tea at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the E.J. Wade Coach House at the Hanover Tavern. The lavish three-course service will be one of the most elegant of the four teas to be presented at the Hanover Tavern in 2017. Tiaras, gloves, fans and Victorian gowns are appropriate. Early registration is recommended. Tickets are $30 each.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10300 block of Summer Grove Road.

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Simple assault was reported in the 10000 block of Siding Hill Road.

Jan. 4

Destruction of property, monument, was reported

Simple assault was reported in the 9300 block of Totopotomoy Trail.

Dumping trash on private property was reported in the 8100 block of Academy Drive.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Janes Creek Way.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Cold Harbor Road/Cold Harbor Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Destruction of property, monument valued at $1,000, was reported in the 9400 block of Totopotomoy Trail.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 8300 block of Meadowbridge Road.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Windmill Watch Drive.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Poplar Hall Court.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Fishing Circle.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Candleberry Drive.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane.

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Possession Schedule IV drugs was reported

Rotary Club of Hanover sponsors contest 1. Is it TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

All fifth grade students in Hanover County (public, private, and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate.

The essay must not exceed 300 words in length.

It may either be neatly handwritten single sided on white paper or typed.

If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12 point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½x11.

Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining.

The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition.

Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized.

Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work.

This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay.

Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover

Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org. or by emailing jomeaker@yahoo.com.

Essays will be judged on content, organization and style.

The first place winner will receive a $100; second place will receive a $75; third place will receive a $50.

Essays will not be returned.

Only one essay per student, please.

Entries must be postmarked by midnight Feb. 28, 2017. Send all submissions to: Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451 Ashland VA 23005.

For more information about the essay contest and the Rotary Club of Hanover County, visit the club’s website at www.hanoverrotary.org.

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ECHANICSVILLE — The dates of the Atlee Friends Spring Book Sale had to be changed due to schedule conflicts with the rooms at the library used for the sale.

The previous dates were March 30, 31, and April 1.

The news dates are March 23, 24, and 25, 2017.

Donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, and VHS tapes are still needed for the Spring Book Sale.

However, Friends of the Atlee Library needs to have the books in bags or boxes.

If you have more than two bags or boxes, call the library at 804-559-0654 to make an appointment to drop off your books.

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The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the third annual essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County.

The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.”

The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas.

These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

LETTERS

Country life doesn’t always smell rosy

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By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News If you were to ask me how Sunday, Jan. 22, was — and I were to answer you honestly — I would probably sum it up in three words: it stunk. Literally.

The reason I say this is because over that weekend my two beloved dogs — a big black lab and a chubby little black and white mutt — both learned a valuable lesson about which wild animals they can mess with and which they can’t. And into the latter category, as my whole family can now attest, go skunks.

They both got sprayed, with the little one taking a direct hit in the face. Believe me when I say that there are few less pleasant things to find outside your back door: a deranged, Swamp Thing, perhaps? — than two dogs enveloped in a full-on haze of fresh skunk spray.

Yes, of all the things I have come to enjoy about living in the country, I think I will probably put skunks near the very bottom. I would leave them off the list entirely, but, to be fair, it certainly isn’t their fault they smell. Plus, they were here first, so I

generally just try to give them a wide berth when I do see them, which isn’t often.

Given that it happened in January, I was kind of surprised that my dogs managed to find one at all, but find one they did. They didn’t seem to mind the smell too much — I think the little one was even kind of proud of himself — but to every human within 20 feet of them the smell could only be described as apocalyptic.

Just as an aside, 2017 was supposed to be the year that I finally embraced foods high in vitamins and minerals.

Twenty-three cans of tomato juice later, I think I’ve finally done it.

----Speaking of the New Year, it seems that even though I did make plenty of what I considered to be thoughtful, manageable resolutions — exercise more, spend less, meditate daily — I may have overlooked one habit I could probably stand to break.

You see, over the years I have developed an affinity— some might call it an addiction, but I think affinity sounds much better — for collecting

priceless antiques.

OK, fine, junk. I like collecting junk.

Usually it’s some treasure I stumble upon at a flea market, or find on Craigslist. I never purchase anything unless I need it, though I may be guilty at times of stretching the definition of “need” just a bit (does anyone really need a magnificent blue and white serving platter that is utterly perfect except for one small chip that isn’t all that noticeable if you cover it with a piece of lettuce? I say it’s debatable).

My most recent find was a pair of very solid (read: ridiculously heavy) old pub tables I picked up for a song and dragged home to put on our porch. I think they look magnificent. My husband thinks they make our house looks like a less-tidy version of Sanford and Son. He hates them.

In the end, I suspect the tables will find their way to the basement, or perhaps migrate to someone else’s home where they will be more appreciated.

This is due, I should explain, to another resolution I actually did make: argue less.

Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

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Trouble on the big yellow bird can get serious

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Support sought for 10-point grading system Dear parents of school-aged children, Do you know that 90 percent of Virginia students are measured on a 10-point grading scale?

This marks the third school year that our Hanover County School Board has discussed adopting a 10point grading scale for Hanover County.

To date, the school board representatives have received findings from a committee commissioned by the Central Office where over 75 percent of the teachers, administrators and parents on the committee supported the change. Additionally, they’ve heard facts stated by several speakers across two public meetings, including the following: Contrary to popular opinion, most colleges and universities do NOT recalculate applicant GPAs for admissions.

GPA is the single strongest indicator used in college admissions, merit and private scholarships, honors programs, NCAA eligibility, and specialty schools, regardless of grading scale.

Using a 10-point grading scale encourages students to take more advanced classes and could expand options beyond high school. For example, a grade of 69 in Hanover County is currently an F. However, for 90 percent of Virginia students, simply increasing the grade by 1 point to 70 allows the student to achieve a C. This makes a tremendous difference between a failing student and one who aspires to keep working.

As our district leaders continue to deliberate, it’s important to note that King William County Public Schools recently announced its change to a 10point scale, effective next school year. see LETTERS, pg. 8

Nominations being accepted for Spirit of Volunteerism Awards HANOVER — Nominations are now being accepted for Hanover’s 2017 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards.

March 17 is the deadline to submit nominations recognizing outstanding volunteer service throughout our county.

These awards allow the community to acknowledge the work for those whose efforts

mon cause); Spirit of Family (honoring two or more family members working together toward a common purpose);

Spirit of Inspiration (honoring an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization); and

Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business which has

Online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

change the lives of many.

County officials are asking the public to help them recognize these “unsung heroes” who help make Hanover County such a great place to live.

Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One (honoring an individual over 18); Spirit of Youth (honorzing youth or youth group up to age 18 or still in high school);

Spirit of Dedication (honoring an individual 60 and over); Spirit of Team (honoring two or more adult volunteers working toward a com-

demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community).

Award recipients will be selected from each category.

All will receive an engraved plaque and a financial donation of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree’s nomination form.

The county also will nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards.

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LETTERS Continued from pg. 6

KWCPS only discussed this topic at one meeting and took prompt action for its students.

Please join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland for the next school board meeting to show support for swift action to adopt a 10-point scale.

Visit facebook.com/ hanover10point to join the conversation and to receive updates.

Julie Stubblefield Moderator Hanover Parents Supporting a 10-Point Grading Scale

Resident upset with road work on Atlee, 301 The Road work on Atlee Road from U.S. 301 is the worst piece of work I have seen

done. They took front yards away and put a dead zone in the middle of the road.

Try to get into either of the strip malls off Atlee Road there. You are taking your life in your own hands.

Drivers leave 301 and by the time they get where the road goes back into two lanes they are running about 55 to 60 miles per hour.

There are children playing in front yards. Someone is going to get killed or hurt.

The road work is bad as well. It is not smooth at all.

The county sure did throw the taxpayers’ money away on this project.

Also, up at 301 people don’t know how to read road signs. They turn when they should go straight when they are supposed to turn south onto 301.

Our Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office deputies can’t be there 24/7.

Warren Timberlake Mechanicsville

Resident: development at any cost Those of us who have been opposing the helter skelter development here in Hanover County over the last few years were not surprised by the headline in the Richmond Times Dispatch today (Jan. 27, 2017).

I have been at numerous Hanover County Board of Supervisors meetings and heard people from the Virginia Department of Transportation tell our BOS that the state had no money for road improvements in Hanover County.

I have heard many citizens object to a new development on the grounds that the roads could not handle the increase in traffic.

Our planning commission and our BOS totally ignored all objections. Facts did not matter to our out of control BOS. The obsession to develop

at any cost was very difficult to understand.

Now we see the predictable results of years of bad judgment and rash action by our BOS. The cost of helter skelter development will be passed along to taxpayers. It will start with a decal tax on vehicles.

This will only bring in about $6 million.

Six million dollars will only be a small drop in a very big bucket. Expect to pay over $100 million. They are going to tax everything you have. Every member of our BOS knew this at least two years ago and they took no action to stop it.

Larnie Allgood Vice president Mechanicsville Tea Party

Participant explains why she marched At

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The U.S. is one of only nine countries in the world that do not provide paid maternity leave.

Affordable childcare and universal pre-K are still dreams for most.

The U.S. ranks 65th in wage equality worldwide with American women earning at most 80 cents for every dollar men earn, with women of color earning significantly less.

This wage disparity results in twice as many women retiring in poverty. About 84 percent of the world constitutions codify gender equality, but the U.S. Constitution does not.

I marched for equality.

Being a part of the largest

march in history was exhilarating.

Although we were packed like sardines, I am not the only one to observe the overwhelming sentiment of the marchers was kindness.

I regret that some felt excluded from the march, particularly since it felt so loving.

I know, though, that not all women ask for equality.

Many traditional women and men fought against women’s suffrage, women’s access to education, and even today fight against protecting women from the violence directed at them. I march for them too, because, in the end, we all benefit when this half of the population is safe, educated and able to voice their concerns.

I was heartened to see so many energized young women and men in D.C. When it is time for me to pass my baton, I now know it will go into dedicated, capable hands.

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Salem Presbyterian congregation introduces new pastor and wife Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – In September, the congregation of the Salem Presbyterian Church in Studley welcomed Dr. Mark Grussendorf as the new pastor.

His wife Sue assists with the music program at the church.

Prior to arriving at Salem Presbyterian, Dr. and Mrs. Grussendorf served on the mission field in New Delhi and Bangalore, India, working with organizations that support people in naeed of food, shelter, education, medical care and the Gospel.

Pastor Mark and Sue have seven children: four sons and three daughters, and are proud to have 16 grandchildren.

They have made their home in Virginia for over 25 years.

Dr. Grussendorf grew up in a Marine Corps family, living mostly in Virginia and North Carolina. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and has a Ph.D. from Old Dominion University.

He served as a Naval Aviator and as a scientist for the Navy and the Army. He finished his active military duty as the U.S. Naval AttachĂŠ to India.

Mrs. Grussendorf grew up in ranch country in northern Wyoming. She attended college at Montana State College in Billings, Montana, majoring in music and International Politics. She later worked for three major airlines for over 30 years and ended her working career alongside her husband as a Diplomat AttachĂŠ to the U.S. Embassy in India.

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Pastor Grussendorf felt the call to preach the Gospel in 1996. He completed his Master of Divinity at University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, in Dubuque, Iowa, in May 2007. He has ministered at several churches in India and numerous churches in Iowa, Illinois and Virginia.

Pastor and Mrs. Grussendorf have been serving at Salem Presbyterian Church since August 2015; they accepted the call to full-time service at Salem in September 2016. They are delighted to be serving in the Studley/ Mechanicsville area and are looking forward to meeting new people in the community.

They would like all to know that they are thankful for the opportunity to serve at Salem

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Presbyterian Church and have expressed that it is honor to be part of a church that has been significant in the community for well over 150 years.

Some history about Salem Presbyterian The land was donated by John Haw who also donated the land that Enron Methodist Church sits on. The congregation’s history dates back to the earliest Presbyterians in Virginia who met at Pole Green and Hanovertown on the Pamunkey River.

The congregations of Pole Green and Hanovertown decided to unite at Salem Submitted photo Church and the building was Dr. Mark Grussendorf recently assumed the responsibilities of erected in 1829. Later the consee SALEM, pg. 17

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Georgia Haynes Broyles, 67, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017. She was preceded in passing by her parents, Stuart E. Sr., and Juanita H. Haynes. She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Phillip W. Broyles Sr.; daughBROYLES ter, Jennifer Clarke (George); son, Phillip Broyles Jr. “Bubba” (Tiffany); grandchildren, Ashton, Brennan and Phillip III; sister, Patty Haynes; brother, Stuart E. Haynes Jr. “Sonny” and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. She was the cofounder of Broyles Auto & Wrecker Service Inc. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and friend, who will be missed by all who knew her and loved her. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at the Cool Spring Baptist Church at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation at MCV, 5211 W. Broad St., Ste. 102, Richmond, VA 23230. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

BRANDON DAVIS Brandon Andrew Davis, 31, of Mechanicsville, departed this life January 15, 2017.

He leaves to cherish his loving

memory a devoted mother, Bernetta Jackson.

A memorial DAVIS service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2017, in the March Funeral Home Chapel at 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue, with the Rev. Boris Kizzie officiating.

Interment was private.

ANNA DUNKER Anna Laura Dunker, 76, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruby Atwell.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 DUNKER years, Joseph Donald Dunker; daughter, Laura Dunker Mills (Dwayne); grandchildren, Emily Grace Mills and Andrew Lee Mills; brother, Archie Atwell (Darleyne); sister, Evangeline Neel (William); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members. Anna was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. She had a love for the arts and was a very talented painter and pianist. Everything she enjoyed, she would put her whole heart into, including gardening and cooking.

She volunteered for many years at Memorial Regional Medical Center. Anna touched the hearts of many; she was

deeply loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, at Christ Lutheran Church at 7809 Woodman Road in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Christ Lutheran Church Memorial Garden, 7809 Woodman Rd., Richmond, VV 23228 or Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond, 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

DAWNE ESTIS Dawne Williams Estis, 72, of Mechanicsville, was called home February 3, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Jill Dunn (Christopher), Kimberly Talley (Barry) and Veronica Bratton (Tim); eight grandchildren; a brother, Gerald Williams (Avie); and a sister, ESTIS Karen Williams. A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2017, at the church Dawne dearly loved, Gethsemane Church of Christ at 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gethsemane Church of Christ or to the Richmond SPCA. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.

SARAH HAMPTON Sarah Elizabeth Durham Hampton, of Mechanicsville, departed this life January 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, McLean see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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Hampton Jr.; also her parents, James (Blackie) and Rosalie Durham. She is survived by her daughter, Kristina Poitras; sonin-law, David; HAMPTON son, Preston Hampton, and wife, Tonya; six grandchildren, Michael, Marylyn, Dale, John, Abigail and Zackary; in addition several cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law that she called her own brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville, Interment fol-

lowed at 3 p.m. at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

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WILHELM KORBER Wilhelm Körber, 84, of Hanover, died January 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carole Windsor Körber; two daughters, Beverly Körber Dixon (John) of Mechanicsville and Denise Körber Bishop (Craig) of Berryville; two sisters, Hannelore Körber Amestoy of Calabash, North Carolina, and Margaret Körber Brown of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Robyn Bishop Simpson (Kenny), Steven Wilhelm Bishop, John Alexander Dixon and Emily Dixon Cochran (David); and six great-grandchildren.

Born November 5, 1932, in Forchheim, Germany to Georg and Susanna Körber, Willi was one of 11 children.

After immigrating to this country in 1955, he made

his living as a carpenter then began his own construction company, WK Woodworking.

A hard worker, he lived and raised his family in Loudoun County until he moved to Hanover County in 2004.

Over the years, he became known to family and friends as the expert to call for .. buildKORBER ing or repair advice on most anything. He had a passion for children, animals, his John Deere tractor and garage.

He took enormous pride in his home and yard and was well known for his charismatic personality and sense of humor. Willi will be terribly missed by all who had the honor to love and know him.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Lebanon United Methodist Church in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged for the Lebanon United Methodist Church Steeple Fund, 8492 Peaks Road, Hanover, VA 23069.

CLAYTON MARR Lt. Col. (Ret.) Clayton Edward Marr died peacefully in Our Lady of Hope on January 29, 2017 in Richmond at the age of 91. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a true Virginia gentleman who was loved by many. He will be missed. He was the widower of Shirley Hord Marr and the husband of Peggy Tuck Marr, whose love and devotion added many years of happiness to his life. Mr. Marr was born on March 9, 1925, in Tunstall to Frederick VanLew Marr and

Myrtle Bernlee Marr. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Tuck Marr; and by his daughters, Meredith M. Watson (Michael) of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Allyson Leigh of Mechanicsville. Also, stepson, Robert M. Tuck (Julie); and stepdaughter, Lisa L. Tuck, both of MARR Richmond; as well as sisters, Geneva Philbates of West Point, Edna Tuck of Highland Springs and Joyce Adams (Aubrey) of Sandston. He also is survived by grandchildren, Brennan Watson (Katie), David Watson (Crystal) and Clay Milburn (Christine); stepgrandchildren, Marshall Tuck (Michelle), Parker Tuck,

Mackenzie Tuck and Austin Tuck; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Clayton Edward Marr Jr.; five brothers and three sisters. Mr. Marr served his country as a Marine in the Pacific Theater during World War II, earning a Purple Heart. He continued his service in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in 1985 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He graduated from Richmond Professional Institute (now VCU) in 1950 with a degree in social science, afterward beginning a life-long career in the local banking industry. Clayton was accomplished at bridge and golf, as well as cultivation of his prized chrysanthemums. After retirement, he could often be found on the athletic fields cheering on his grandchildren. He was a see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

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longtime member of the West Richmond Businessmen’s Association. A visitation/ reception celebrating Clayton’s life was scheduled for noon Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Woody Funeral Home at 1771 North Parham Road in Richmond, followed by a private family internment. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to River Road Church Baptist Fellowship Offering at 8000 River Rd., Richmond, VA 23229. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Nick Gachagua and Lorenzo Woodson, whose dedication to his care contributed greatly to his enjoyment of life in his final years. Online condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeparham. com.

WANDA SHERMAN Wanda Sherman, 68, passed away, surrounded by family and friends on January 29, 2017, after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She

is survived by her husband, Robert Sherman; her children; her eight grandchildren; and extended family and friends.

The Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, February 2,, 2017, at Shady the Grove UMC in Mechanicsville. A graveside service followed at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, a fund is being set up as a college fund for Wanda’s SHERMAN grandchildren, the light of her life.

Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.

RUTH V. SHIFLETT Ruth V. (nee Linka) Shiflett, of East Falmouth,

Massachusetts, was born December 19, 1923, in Hopewell, to Paul and Eva Linka. She died peacefully at Falmouth Hospital on January 29, 2017, after a long illness.

Ruth was one of 16 children.

She is SHIFLETT survived by one brother, Fred Linka of Quinton; a cousin, Bessie Lee Simpson of Mechanicsville; and her dear friend, Jane C. Souza of Hatchville, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband, Hunter Franklin Shiflett; her grandson, Miles Adam Chisenhall; and granddaughter, Martha Bondurant Shiflett. She also is survived by her son, James Hunter Shiflett (Lottie) of Quinton];

and daughters, Brenda Oliver (Brian) of Fredericksburg, Ethel Cusolito (David) of East Falmouth, Massachusetts, Dorothy Chisenhall (Steve) of Quinton and Anne Velasco (partner, Rick Coulter) of Monroe, North Carolina.

She leaves 10 grandchildren, Stacey, Dennis, Scott, Chris, Kevin, Michael, Mark, Brian, Alison and Linda; 15 greatgrandchildren, Caleb, Maddy, Tyler, Catherine, Ryan, Jeffrey, Gavin, Courtney, Keith, Morgan, Connor, Emma, Hayden, David and Gryphen; and one greatgreat-grandson, Colton. Ruth enjoyed gardening and, most of all, playing Scrabble at the Falmouth Senior Center with her many friends. She took great pleasure in her greatgrandchildren and taught them how to play Scrabble and Skip-Bo. Ruth prided herself for finishing high school and continuing on to business school in Richmond

while working. She served as a volunteer civil defense airplane spotter during World War II. After moving in with her daughter, Ethel, in Falmouth, she worked for CVS at Davis Straits, where she was affectionately known as the “Sweet Southern Lady.”

Ruth’s family would like to say thank you to the nurses who gave superlative care to her during her illness at Falmouth Hospital. A special thanks to Drs. Donald Smith, Kyle Marling, Joe Gergyes, Thomas Irvine and Vladimir Koren. Remembrance donations may be sent in her name to Cape Cod Healthcare Massachusetts Foundation for Falmouth Hospital, P.O. Box 370, Hyannis, 02601 or Friends of Falmouth Senior Center, 300 Dillingham Ave., Falmouth, MA 02540. Memorial services to be announced at a later date. For online condolences, please visit www.ccgfuneralhome.com.

Superintendent among speakers to address PTA council Monday Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The Hanover County Council of PTAs is hosting three featured speakers — Margaret Hill, executive director of the Hanover Education Foundation; Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares; and Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools — at its next public meeting at 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13, at Stonewall Jackson Middle School.

Hill will explain the HEF mission and initiatives, as well as HCC PTA alignment and partnership opportunities.

Marsh will explain the mission of Hanover Cares, which see PTA, pg. 26

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Jan. 23 was the kickoff for Pearson’s Corner’s All Panthers Read, the all-school book club. Community partners PAWS to Read, the Pamunkey Regional Library, and the Hanover Humane Society were described as being “integral to making the event so dynamic!”

Special guest readers – Dawn Armstrong, Elizabeth Coates, Chris Whitley, Dr. Michael Gill and Capt. Chris helped the club read the first two chapters. Panther families contributed much needed items to the Hanover Humane Society.

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Local quilter to take part in QuiltCon in Savannah Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com AVANNAH, Georgia – Local quilter Melanie Leckey’s work will be featured at QuiltCon an international modern quilt show that takes place Feb. 23–26 in Savannah, Georgia.

QuiltCon is held each year by the Modern Quilt Guild (MQG), a nonprofit organization that supports and encourages the growth and development of modern quilting.

Leckeys’s work was one of only 350 quilts selected from a

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Leckey, 30, is a quilter living in Mechanicsville, and has been quilting for about four

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She also is a professional long-arm quilter with her own business that she started in 2015. Her work can be seen at www.ohsewlovedquilting.com and on Instagram @ohsewloved.

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Chip, a former Hanover Humane Society pup, visited Pearson’s Corner Elementary School’s PTA meeting on Jan. 23 for the All Panthers Read Book Reveal. Over the next few weeks, the entire school will be reading “Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World” by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter. Chip was there to meet the attendees and create awareness for animals such as those in Hanover Humane’s Adopption program that are homeless, in need of care, and are seeking a forever home. In appreciation for his attendance, the attendees provided Hanover Humane with many, many donations of puppy food, dog food, kitten food, cat food, and other supplies. The Hanover Humane Society is located at 12190 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Hanover Humane provides animal adoption, education, and prevention programs to residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties in the Richmond metro area. Maureen Ambrose, a program coordinator and teacher at PCES, is shown with Chip.

show that I will have work displayed in and I am beyond excited,” Leckey said. “I hope that more and more young people start to love quilting as much as I do and participate in fun shows like this one. I love being part of this community that helps to grow and expand our understanding and change our way of thinking about the art of quilting.

It’s no longer just for your grandma.”

Leckey will have the following work exhibited at the show: Forgotten Pieces, 45” x 47”. “’Forgotten Pieces’ was inspired by important ideas, events, and people in our lives that are left out or removed from our everyday thoughts, forgotten, which only leave a trace in our minds. Only whispers in time. This quilt is my interpretation of modern art with the use of a large amount see QUILTER, pg. 16

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All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16, in the Hanover High School auditorium.

The event is free and open to the public.

The goal of the celebration is to pay tribute to all volunteers within our community, as well as honor award nominees and announce the 2017 award recipients.

Nomination forms for Hanover’s 2017 Spirit of Volunteerism awards became available on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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I’ve changed the number of the actual bus in an effort to protect the innocent and not overly shame the guilty.

In a nation divided, it seems like partisan politics has entered the last bastion of political free discussion, and a nasty argument has reared its ugly head.

Now, I was painfully unaware that something called school bus politics exist, but apparently there’s a power structure on the big yellow bird that’s not easily dismantled, or messed with.

Let me explain.

On the middle school bus, the prime seating is in the rear section of the bus, farthest away from the watchful eye of the driver.

It’s sort of the same theory

Caregiver Educational Forums scheduled Hanover Adult Center needs volunteers, has support group Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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ECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Adult Center offers Caregiver Educational Forums

from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville.

Educational opportunities and offer support are provided for caregivers.

The forums are free and open to the public. Respite care will be provided if needed.

Those planning to attend need to reserve a space at least 48 hours before the forum date by calling 804-746-0743.

The next forum will be presented Feb. 21, featuring

Scott Ogburn, CSA. The program will be “Depression in Older Adults & Seniors: Recognizing Signs & Symptoms, Causes; and Dementia vs. Depression.”

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Nominations sought for Super Teachers Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Virginia’s true heroes of education will be celebrated with the Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Award.

Teachers in K-12 public schools may be nominated and could win $2,000 cash and $2,000 from The Supply Room Companies for that allows some students to pick the back seats in class.

In this case, however, the eighth-graders have defended their position occupying the rear seats on the bus for most of the first half of the school year.

But, recently, some seventh-graders, and even sixthgraders have challenged the status quo, going so far as to plop down on the best of the rear seats before the upper classmen even embark on the bus.

Now it’s hard to determine just how good my information is, but I am told that the bus driver sides with the upper classmen, but, officially, has little say in the matter.

There was something missing in the story, but I couldn’t put my investigative finger on it, and I had those pesky million dollar stories and a budget

classroom supplies.

Anyone 18 or older can visit vasuperteacher. com between now and Feb. 13 to submit a nomination.

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to dissect when not working on the bus upheaval.

And then I heard a conversation that provided invaluable clues to just how this revolution began, how a small group of sixth-graders just weren’t going to take any more.

It seems an eighth-grader allowed a seventh-grader to sit in the rear section, a sort of reward for a chosen few that never included sixthgraders.

But, the underlings perceived this act of kindness as a sign of weakness, and they pounced into seats almost reserved by tradition … but no more.

Now, some readers will side with the sixth-graders, and others will understand how the eighth-graders feel.

And, I’d like to tell you my investigation provided a happy ending.

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Truth is, the uprising is ongoing with some eighthgraders dribbling back into the rear sections, and there’s more jockeying at the bus stop when the bus approaches.

An inside source informs me that direct face-to-face negotiations have not been productive, and some gestures have been met with less than courteous responses.

“Those sixth-graders are so immature,” my 12-year old source said.

I suppose this could be described as a learning experience, but it also might have all the signs of a familiar looking standoff between traditionalists and those looking for change.

What that lesson is I haven’t a clue, but I never imagined the discontent of a divided nation would spill onto the big yellow bird.

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of negative, big and bold contrasting colors, chunky hand stitches, and clean lines.”

This will be QuiltCon’s East Coast debut, coming to Savannah for the first time.

This year’s show will feature the best in modern quilting design and workmanship.

“We’re thrilled to be back for our fourth QuiltCon, and even more excited to showcase these amazing quilts on the East Coast for the first time,” Heather Grant, director of marketing and programming for the MQG, said.

“This show truly features the best in modern quilting on an international stage, and the exhibitors’ work speaks for itself on how much talent, design knowledge and craftsmanship these quilters have.

We can’t wait to see it all come together.”

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Quilt Guild is a group of creators around the Richmond area who get together to celebrate creativity and showcase different quilting techniques and current trends in the quilting community. For more information, visit cvamodernquiltguild.com About QuiltCon:

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This quilt created by Melanie Leckey will be displayed at QuiltCon in Savannah, Georgia.

Where: Virginia Historical Society, Robins Family Forum, 428 N Boulevard, Richmond 23220 Tickets: Get a discounted rate of $120 for all remaining events, or purchase regular tickets at $20 per event, two for $35. To purchase tickets for the series, call (804) 649-6000 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit Richmond.com/ RTD-Presents

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Presented by the Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. Each year, the four-day quilt show attracts thousands of attendees from around the world for workshops, lectures, panels and more. The show draws over 1,500 quilt entries, with 350 selected for the juried show.

Thousands of dollars are awarded in cash prizes to the winners in 12 categories, which include piecing, quilting, handwork, appliqué, fabric challenges and more.

Learn more about QuiltCon at quiltcon.com About the MQG: The Modern Quilt Guild is made up of more than 150 guilds and 10,000 members around the world. its mission is to support and encourage the growth and development of modern quilting through art, education, and community.

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gregation was known as the Samuel Davies Church with buildings at Salem, Beulah (Cold Harbor), and Bethlehem (Old Church).

The steeple was damaged by a severe hail storm in early 1980s. Salem originally had wood floors and a wood stove for heat.

A building once stood at the current cemetery location.

It was a “temperance hall” used for debates and served as a convalescent hospital for Confederates during the Civil War. The earliest grave marker is dated 1898.

An early communion service associated with Pole Green and Salem Churches was hidden during the Civil War so it wouldn’t be stolen and resurfaced years later in an attic.

According to a 1935 arti-

cle in the Richmond News Leader, the set is probably from the mid-1800s. It is now on loan for display at the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond.

There are bullet marks on the east end of the building. Nine bullets were found next to the foundation of the church.

J.E.B. Stuart first encountered Federal Calvary on his ride around McClellan near Salem in 1862.

A severe cavalry battle was fought nearby on May 28, 1864, and was known as the battle of Haw’s Shop.

The building was used as a Union field hospital after the Haw house was deemed too close to the front.

Multiple sources, including one of Gen. Meade’s staff officers, Maj. Theodore Lyman, indicated that the pews and pulpit were bloody from the previous days fight.

Additionally, a skirmish was fought around the Church

on June 3, 1864. Several bullets were embedded in the structural wood in the ceiling near the front chandelier.

A Confederate cannonball came through the east wall during this skirmish. You can see the repaired brick area from the Sunday School.

Corporal Seth Carey was buried beside the Church after battle of Haws Shop on May 28, 1864.

He was probably brought to the building after being mortally wounded.

Carey’s body was moved in 1866 to Yorktown National Cemetery (source: Bob Krick of NPS). Others killed were buried in the field.

Pews were replaced in the late 1960s; some early pews are still in the balcony and have initials carved in them and stains on the seats — possible blood stains.

Salem Presbyterian worship time is 11a.m. Bible study classes are beginning at 10 a.m. Sundays this month.

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A blue-ribbon panel of judges will select one teacher from each of eight geographic regions of the state to join 72 awesome educators who have been recognized since 2008.

In the ranks of this distinct honor are classroom, music, special education, art and physical education teachers from every corner of Virginia.

The Virginia Lottery, the Virginia PTA and The Supply Room Companies welcome nominations to help celebrate 10 years of recognizing teachers across the Commonwealth by nominating your Super Teacher now.

The Virginia Lottery is game for education, contributing more than $8 billion to Virginia’s public schools since 1999.

Want to see how much your district received in Fiscal Year 16? Check out valottery.com/ playing_matters.aspx.

Elderly and permanently disabled eligible for real estate tax relief in county HANOVER — Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less, and combined household gross income of $50,000 or less.

The application period for the upcoming year began Jan. 3.

The deadline is March 1 for the relief to be applied to the tax bills due (first half) on June 5.

Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31.

If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as

long as the house is not rented or leased.

The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. All owners must live in the home.

The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify.

The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted.

If an applicant qualifies for 100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel.

The discount percentage is based on a sliding scale of the see TAX, pg. 30

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New town manager: local government was goal

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experience, however, gives him an advantage in what type of candidate is needed for the position.

In April, Farrar will celebrate his 11th anniversary as a town employee.

He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 2002 from the University of Delaware. He then obtained his Master’s degree in public administration in 2004 from the University of Kansas.

After receiving his Master’s, Farrar remained in Kansas, working as an assistant city administrator.

He arrived in 2006 in “The Center of the Universe.”

Farrar said he chose to pursue an education that would serve him in local government because what he had seen in the federal government.

His goal was to follow a path into local and state government.

“You see the impacts that you have, and that a state or local govern-

ASHLAND – When Joshua Farrar accepted the position of town manager in Ashland, his move wasn’t very far. He had already been serving as finance director at Ashland Town Hall.

Farrar had been serving in dual roles following the resignation of Charles Hartgrove, who left the town manager’s job to become deputy city manager in the City of Lynchburg.

Ashland Town Council did advertise the town manager’s position. In the meantime, Farrar acted as finance director and interim city manager.

Farrar said he is excited about the opportunity as town manager, but pointed out there is a lot of business to be done.

Now he finds himself starting the process to fill his former role. His

JOSHUA FARRAR ment has, on the community much more so than you do when working for the federal government. That’s probably what I like the most about it

because the impacts that we make are more visual,” Farrar said.

His new job description tasks him with the full management of Ashland’s $9 million general fund budget, as well as complete oversight of the town’s 65 full-time employees.

Farrar emphasized council’s vigorous plans to keep Ashland’s important traditional character preserved in line with how residents view their quaint, historic train town, but that a dynamic stance also must be taken to embrace the future and to address any of the roadblocks it puts up in its path.

“It is exciting for this new opportunity to continue being a part of Ashland’s mission; we have a lot of important business ahead of us and I’m honored to be trusted in this new appointment,” Farrar said.

Ashland Mayor James Foley appointed Farrar to the town man-

ager’s office from a candidate pool of more than 95 applicants. His annual salary is $125,000.

Foley noted that a national search was performed to assure they were hiring the best person to fill one of the town’s most critical roles.

“From a number of states … we narrowed it down to six to eight finalists – we met with them, the town pool is deep; we were very excited.

We found the perfect candidate in our backyard, sitting at the end of our desk,” Mayor Foley at a Jan. 26 regular meeting of town council.

Hartgrove had been with the town for 13 years when he announced his departure.

Foley said a formal appointment for Farrar’s promotion to town manager would likely be made on Tuesday, Feb. 7, during the regular council meeting.

Choir forming for ‘Untold Stories’ IF YOU GO . . .

The Community Gospel Choir will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Duncan Memorial Methodist Church in Ashland.

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at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Duncan Memorial United

ASHLAND – The Community Gospel Choir for “Untold Stories – Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover Black and White Experiences” is forming under the direction of Krystal Brooks, minister of music at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

The choir will perform

Methodist Church in Ashland.

Rehearsals are scheduled as follows:

7:30 p.m. Thursday,

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Students’ Exhibit.

The series, which will be on display now through Feb. 28, will showcase multiple artists’ unique works of art at The Montpelier Center for arts & Education

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at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier.

For more information, call 804-883-7378 or visit www. montpeliercenter.org.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Feb. 16, at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at the Shiloh Baptist Church.

2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Duncan Memorial Methodist Church.

The program includes: “Somehow Someway” by Luther Barnes and “What a

Time” by Rudolph McKissick.

Ashland Main Street, Ashland Museum, Hanover

Arts and Activities Center, and Hanover Black Heritage Society join in presenting the program.

R-MC has full schedule of cultural events planned ASHLAND – This month and March will be filled with a variety of cultural arts events at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

Included are: Feb. 16 – 7:30 p.m. “Yours in Love and Revolution: The

Immortal George Jackson in the Sun of Palestine” in Andrews Hall, Multi-purpose Room (420 Henry St.). Greg Thomas, Class of 1991, will discuss the link between a legendary revolutionary prisoner, George Jackson, who came to be a part

of the Black Panther Party, and a legendary Palestinian poet, Samih al-Qasim.

Feb. 19 – Fischer, Beethoven.

2 p.m. Pre-concert lecture in the Brock Commons, Dollar Tree Community Room (304 see R-MC, pg. 28

BUDGET Continued from pg. 1

year’s budget. “And, finally, we appreciate a 2 percent salary increase for all employees, especially at a time when we are fighting the General Assembly and our Governor as they continue to forget about the educators in the Commonwealth by not

the county’s two governing boards.

She described the technology plan a “catch-up plan, not a luxury plan� that will give “teachers the tools they need to do their jobs, and it helps our students compete in a 21st century information-age economy.

Michelle Schmidt, representing Friends of Hanover

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Angela Downer, president of the Hanover Professional Educators, praised the proposed 2018 budget, citing its technology plan and salary increases as positive steps. She said, “Dr. Gill’s proposed 2017-18 budget represents real value and we ask you to approve it.�

giving us a salary increase,�

Gootee said.

Angela Downer, president of the Hanover Professional Educators and mother of two children who attend county schools, agreed.

Downer said she polled her organization and the results were almost unanimous. “A very high percentage of our membership replied and the results were almost unanimous: HPE supports the superintendent’s proposed budget,� she said.

She also noted the increased cooperation displayed in this year’s process and its inclusive nature, especially between

tion of school buildings, some of them more than 60 years old, and devise long-range plans to address infrastructure.

She said electrical needs in some schools could limit the proposed technology.

Schmidt also recommended keeping an eye on class size in Hanover, recommending 25 or less for most classes and 22 or less for students in second grade or under.

The only comments that could be construed as remotely negative originated from a group of Lee-Davis students and parents who celebrated the inclusion of auditorium renovation projects, but lamented the delay.

Gabriel Worthington, a sophomore at Lee-Davis, addressed the critical needs in his school’s auditorium, where equipment installed when the school was built is still being used.

Other speakers described moldy and non-working stage curtains, faulty lighting and lack of microphones and other equipment.

Worthington’s father, Michael, joined his son with an appeal to move the projects forward if possible.

He talked about the positive influence that programs

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Parent Michael Worthington addressed the need for auditorium renovations at Lee-Davis High School, where his son is a student. He also pointed to the benefits of the many programs that are taking place in an aging auditorium.

that utilize the auditorium like chorus had on his son.

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High Schools.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Jet, 467056, is a 3-year-old (estimated) male pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Jet is a sweet young guy who has a playful personality. He has been in the shelter for a month. Jet does great with people. He loves to go on walks. Jet also seems to be good with other dogs. He will make a great companion.

Emma, 468836, is a 7-month-old (estimated) female domestic short-haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Emma is a stray kitty who just recently came to the shelter as a stray.

She is super nice.

Emma loves to be pet and scratched. She also keeps her living space clean. Emma should be a good house cat. For more information on this great pet, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-3656485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http:// hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

Crop protection coverage sign-up ends on Feb. 17

By Ken Upshaw County Executive Director The Farm Service Agency encourages producers to examine available USDA crop risk protection options, including federal crop insurance and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage, before the applicable crop sales deadline of Feb. 17 for vegetables, forage crops and grazed crops.

Producers are reminded that crops not covered by insurance may be eligible for NAP. The 2014 Farm Bill expanded NAP to include higher levels of protection.

Beginning, underserved and limited resource farmers are now eligible for free catastrophic level coverage, as well

as discounted premiums for additional levels of protection.”

Federal crop insurance covers crop losses from natural adversities such as drought, hail and excessive moisture.

NAP covers losses from natural disasters on crops for which no permanent federal crop insurance program is available, including perennial grass forage and grazing crops, fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, floriculture, ornamental nursery, aquaculture, turf grass, ginseng, honey, syrup, bioenergy, and industrial crops.

USDA has partnered with Michigan State University and the University of Illinois to create an online tool at www.fsa. usda.gov/nap that allows producers to determine whether their crops are eligible for fed-

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NAP basic coverage is available at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected production, with higher levels of coverage, up to 65 percent of their expected production at 100 percent of the average market price, including coverage for organics and crops marketed directly to consumers.

Deadlines for 2017 NAP coverage enrollment and fee for forage, grazed and vegetable crops by Friday, Feb. 17.

To learn more about NAP visit www.fsa.usda.gov/nap or contact your local USDA Service Center. see CROP, pg. 21

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OKMS student serving as page for Del. Peace

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — The Hanover Concert Band has started its 27th season of good music by shifting its rehearsal day and time so rehearsals for the Ashland Variety Show can be held at the Hanover Arts

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RICHMOND – On Jan. 11, Del. Christopher K. Peace (R-Hanover) welcomed Henry Atkinson of Mechanicsville to serve as a page in the Virginia House of Delegates during the 2017 General Continued from pg. 20 Assembly session.

Atkinson is a seventh-grader at Oak Knoll To find your local USDA Middle School, and his favorite class is science, Service Centers, go to http:// where he enjoys learning more about our world and offices.usda.gov. how it works.

Federal crop insurance He is said to excel at a number of sports, but he enjoys running track and swimming the most.

As for being chosen to represent the 97th District, Atkinson said, “I will miss seeing my family every day. My favorite part of being a page is meeting new friends.”

“Henry is a smart young man with a very Submitted photo bright future,” said Peace. “I want to give him every opportunity to have this once in a lifetime Henry Atkinson, left, has been serving as a page for Del. Christopher K. Peace, Rexperience. With a few members who were once Hanover, during the current session of the

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, Feb. 9 Battlefield Park Elementary School PTA will host a Bobcat Glow Run, with a goal to raise funds for an updated track. The nine-day program kicked off Tuesday, Jan. 31, with a school-wide Pep Rally.

Families have the opportunity to get pledges for every lap their child runs (30 to 35 laps).

In addition to the Bobcat Glow run, students will experience a character theme, “Backyard Box Office!” It’s a movie theme all about making a difference by getting into character. BPES students will learn from five real kid difference-makers.

From inventors, to world-class speakers, to business owners, to world-record holders, these five kids will inspire our students to practice the five “Character Acts” and make a difference in the community.

Families are invited to come out and cheer on their students at the Glow Run.

Saturday, Feb. 11 Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10 a.m. in rooms 111-113 at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church at the corner of Shady Grove Road and Meadowbridge Road just off Interstate 295.

President Liz Martin said this will be the “big club meeting of the year,” with other garden clubs being invited to participate. Jenny Boyenga will discuss “Traditional Mass Period Designs.” A silent auction will be held. For more information, call Martin at 804-559-0898.

Thea Hanover Democratic Committee will meet at 10 a.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea. The Virginia Folk/ Bluegrass Music Association Inc., a nonprofit volunteer organization since 1948, will present a bluegrass concert to benefit the McShin

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Foundation from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church at 2300 Dumbarton Rd. in Richmond. Seven bluegrass bands, including Josh Grzisby & County Line and Heritage will perform. Doors open at noon. The cost is $10 at the door. The event will feature food, drinks and vendors. For more information, contact Alden Gregory at aldeng@mcshin.org or 804837-5383.

Monday, Feb. 13 The Hanover County Council of PTAs is hosting three featured speakers — Margaret Hill, executive director of the Hanover Education Foundation; Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares; and Dr. Michael gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools — at its next public meeting at 7 p.m. at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. Hill will explain the HEF mission and initiatives, as well as HCC PTA alignment and partnership opportunities.

Marsh will explain the mission of Hanover Cares, which focuses on raising substancefree youth) and upcoming events. Dr. Gill will address the 2017-2018 HCPS budget.

He presented the budget to the Hanover County School Board on Jan. 24. For more information regarding the Hanover County Council and the meeting, go to at www. hanoverccpta.org or contact Carey O’Brien, the council president, at hanoverccpta@ gmail.com.

Monday, Feb. 13, to Friday, Feb. 17 Mechanicsville Elementary School will take part in Jump Rope for Heart, which is sponsored by the American Heart Association. The event will be

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held during physical education classes. Donations may be made in cash or check to the AHA. An online account also may be set up using the information students brought home. For more information, contact Barry Simon at bsimon@hcps.us.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 A Blood Drive will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of Lee-Davis High School. To donate, sign up for an appointment with a DECA member, Chandler Gilmore or Stephanie Davis. All students, regardless of age, must have a signed parental consent form to donate. The form must be filled out completely in ink. Nothing in pencil will be accepted. Those wishing to donate must be at least 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Bring a valid identification (ID) Eat and hydrate before donating. The Blood Drive is being coordinated with Virginia Blood Services.

The Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 of AARP will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Shalom Baptist Church at 6395 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville Julian Cha of the HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital will be the keynote speaker. Lunch will be served.

National members of AARP are welcome to join. For more information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347.

Friday, Feb. 17 Winn’s Baptist Church at 12320 Winns Church Rd. in Glen Allen will host a gospel music concert at 7 p.m., with Smokey Wilson. A love offering will be taken or more information, call 804-7985512, 804-798-6179 or Carlton at 804-651-4544.

Sunday, Feb. 19 Join Queen Victoria and other members of the royal family at an elegant afternoon tea at 2 p.m. at the E. J. Wade Coach House at the Hanover Tavern. The lavish three-course service will be one of the most elegant of the four teas to be presented at the Hanover Tavern in 2017. Tiaras, gloves, fans and Victorian gowns are appropriate. Booking early is advised.

Tickets are $30.

Sunday through Thursday, Feb. 19-23 Faith Promise Revival will be held at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville, with special speaker Evangelist Max Alderman. Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. , with Monday through Thursday worship beginning at 7 p.m. There will be an International Banquet following the Thursday evening service in the Fellowship Hall.

For more information, call 804-730-3226 or visit www. ruralpointbaptist.com

Monday, Feb. 20 RSVPs are due for the first student-run Hanover County Model Congress, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, at Atlee High School. Students may serve as delegates or committee chairs. Parent volunteers are appreciated. Cost is $20 per student (lunch included).

Email hanovercongress@ gmail.com for more details.

Robin Scott, manager of Imaging & Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation, and Suzi Poe, clinical lead specialist for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Bon

ax submissions to calendar to 804-730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch, Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center, will address the Pamunkey Woman’s Club at 7 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. They will talk about women’s heart issues.

Those interested in attending the club meeting and/or becoming a member, contact Debbie Walker, the club’s membership chairman, at 804-7302311 or visit the club’s website, www.PAMUNKEYWC.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 Kersey Creek Elementary is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive through the Pint-Size Hero program. The blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

This program will introduce students to the importance of blood donation and will provide lifesaving blood products for hospital patients. Each student who has an adult donate will be recognized as a PintSize Hero with a fun gift from the Red Cross. You can support this program by donating blood, recruiting other donors or volunteering at the blood drive. Blood donation appointments may be scheduled at redcrossblood.org using sponsor code “CaringComets,” by downloading the Blood Donor App or contact Teresa Nelson, school nurse, at 804-723-3444 or tnelson@hanover.k12.va.us.

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Saturday, March 18 New Song Church’s Student Ministry will sponsor its second 5K, the Mission Possible 5K Run/Walk, to benefit its second mission trip in July to Haiti. The race begins and ends at New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville. To register, visit www.newsongumc.org.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

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

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

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

Sundays Thursday, Feb. 23 The Hanover Democratic Women’s Coffee will be held at 7 p.m. at Sonya Arrington’s home at 7110 Kella Way in Mechanicsville. For more information or to RSVP, contact Diane Neergaard at daneergaard@comcast.net or

All Souls Episcopal Church will look at the history of the various denominations of Christianity and the ecumenical movement through the season of Epiphany. Special guests will highlight the conversations. All Souls worships see CALENDAR, pg. 28

Del. Davis to address GOP Women Feb. 21 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN – Del. Glenn Davis of the 84th House District and candidate for lieutenant governor, will address the Hanover Republican Women’s Club at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Debbie’s Kitchen at 13155 Mountain Rd. in Glen Allen.

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Rehearsals continue for variety show Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Rehearsals continue for the Ashland Musical Variety Show, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. March 30 and 31 and April 1 in the Blackwell Performing Arts Center on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. The pre-shows start at 7 p.m.

Co-directors Sue Watson and Lorie Foley said this year’s theme is “Ashland Loves a Parade.”

The Hanover Arts & Activities Center sponsors the every other year production.

The schedule is posted at www. hanoverarts.org. Those unable to attend are urged to call Watson at 804-402-0296 or Foley at 804-339-6175 All rehearsals are held at HAAC at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland, unless otherwise stated. In the event of bad weather, go to www.hanoverarts.org or call 804-7982728. Most rehearsals last 30 minutes.

Participants are welcome for the following: “Be Young”/Heartthrobs – Voices are needed for “Moves Like Jagger.” Both numbers are a rock ’n’ roll medley.

Idols Women – Voices are needed to sing backup for “Gimme Shelter.”

“Gimme Shelter” rehearsals are scheduled immediately after Idols.

Children’s Chorus – Starting Feb. 8 from 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. in the music room at John M. Gandy Elementary School, with Megan Ellenberger. Entrance is near the playground. Hanover County Public Schools students may ride a bus to Gandy after school. Parents must sign a “Transportation Permission Slip.” Gandy parents are asked to send a signed note allowing their child or children to stay for practice and not ride the bus home. Pickup time is 3:15 p.m.

Cobb Breakdown – 12:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 12. Capable hands and tools are needed. Cobb reinstall is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. April 2.

Rehearsals at Blackwell Auditorium – Begin March 13 at Henry Street at R-MC. Those interested in receiving texts and emails may do so by testing 81010 and writing @AMVS in the message.

Watson and Foley did point out that they reserve the right to make changes as the process begins.

The rehearsal schedule continues as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 8 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m.

Children Chorus at Gandy; 7 p.m. Matilda (dance and sing); 7:30 p.m. Rip (dance and sing); 8 p.m. Steam Tappers; and 8:15 p.m.

Steam (dance and sing).

Thursday, Feb. 9 – 7 p.m. Material (sing); 7:30 p.m. Bad Side (females); 8 p.m.

Submarine (sing and dance); and 8:30 p.m.

Opera (dance).

Monday, Feb. 13 – 7 p.m. public officials; 7:30 p.m. Sea; 8 p.m. Idols; and 8:30 p.m. Shelter.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 – 6:30 p.m. Matilda (dance and sing); 7 p.m. July 4th Parade; 7:15 p.m. Green Parade; 7:30 p.m. Bonnet; 8 p.m. Lion Sleeps; and 8:30 p.m. Shed.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m. Material; 7 p.m. Be Young/Ukelele/ Heartthrobs/Jagger; 7:30 p.m. Steam; 8 p.m. Hamilton (dance and sing); and 8:30 p.m. Dolly Parade.

Thursday, Feb. 16 – 7 p.m. Uptown; 7:30 p.m. Survive; 8 p.m. Bad Side (females and males); and 8:30 p.m. Opera. see REHEARSALS, pg. 24

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Monday, Feb. 20 – 7 p.m. public officials; 7:30 p.m. Survive; and 8 p.m. Dolly Parade.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 – 7 p.m.

Steam; 7:30 p.m. Saints; 8 p.m.

Rip; and 8:30 p.m. Bad Side (all) (dancing for females).

Wednesday, Feb. 22 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 7 p.m. Matilda; 7:30 p.m.

Be Young/Ukelele/Jagger (all); 8 p.m. Lion Sleeps; and 8:30 p.m.

Hamilton (sing and dance).

Thursday, Feb. 23 – 6:30 p.m. Sea; 7 p.m. Uptown; 7:30 p.m. Submarine; 8 p.m.

Bonnet; and 8:30 p.m. Shed.

Monday, Feb. 27 – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 7 p.m. Gospel; and 8 p.m. Survive.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 – 6:30 p.m.

Material; 7 p.m. Dolly Parade; 7:30 p.m. Lion Sleeps; 8 p.m.

Shed; and 8:30 p.m. Hamilton.

Wednesday, March 1 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m.

Heartthrobs; 7 p.m. Be Young/ Ukelele/Heartthrobs/Jagger; 7:45 p.m. Uptown (dance); 8

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p.m. Matilda (dance review); 8 p.m. Bad Side (all); and 8:30 p.m. Steam.

Thursday, March 2 – 7 p.m.

Sea; 7:30 p.m. Submarine; 8 p.m. Opera; and 8:30 p.m. Rip. Monday, March 6 – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 7 p.m.

Dolly Parade; 7:30 p.m.

Survive; 8 p.m. Idols; and 8:30 p.m. Shelter.

Tuesday, March 7 – 6:30 p.m. Uptown; 6:45 p.m.

Matilda; 7 p.m. Bad Side; 7:30 p.m. Lion Sleeps/Animal Parade; 8 p.m. Shed; and 8:30 p.m. Hamilton.

Wednesday, March 8 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m. Material; 7 p.m. Gospel; 8 p.m. Be Young/ Ukelele/Heartthrobs/Jagger; and 8:30 p.m. Steam.

Thursday, March 9 – 7 p.m.

Saints; 7:30 p.m. Sea; 8 p.m.

Submarine; 8:30 p.m. Bonnet.

Sunday, March 12 – 12:30 p.m. Cobb breakdown at Blackwell.

Monday, March 13 (all rehearsals at Blackwell) – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 6:45 p.m. Dolly Parade; 7:15 p.m.

Survive; 7:30 p.m. Submarine; and 8 p.m. Opera.

Tuesday, March 14 – 6:30 p.m. Heartthrobs; 6:45 p.m. Be Young/Ukelele/Heartthrobs/ Jagger (all); 7:15 p.m. Bad Side (all); 7:30 p.m. Steam; 8 p.m.

Rip; 8:30 p.m. Saints.

Wednesday, March 15 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m. Material; 7 p.m. Be Young/Ukelele/ Heartthrobs/Jagger; 7:30 p.m.

Steam; 8 p.m. Hamilton (dance and sing); and 8:30 p.m. Dolly Parade.

Thursday, March 16 – 7 p.m.

Uptown; 7:30 p.m. Survive; 8 p.m. Bad Side (females and males); and 8:30 p.m. Opera.

Monday, Feb. 20 – 7 p.m. public officials; 7:30 p.m. Survive; and 8 p.m. Dolly Parade.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 – 7 p.m.

Steam; 7:30 p.m. Saints; 8 p.m.

Rip; and 8:30 p.m. Bad Side (all) (dancing for females).

Wednesday, Feb. 22 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 7 p.m. Matilda; 7:30 p.m.

Be Young/Ukelele/Jagger (all); 8 p.m. Lion Sleeps; and 8:30 p.m.

Hamilton (sing and dance).

Thursday, Feb. 23 – 6:30 p.m. Sea; 7 p.m. Uptown; 7:30 p.m. Submarine; 8 p.m.

Bonnet; and 8:30 p.m. Shed.

Monday, Feb. 27 – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 7 p.m. Gospel; and 8 p.m. Survive.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 – 6:30 p.m.

Material; 7 p.m. Dolly Parade; 7:30 p.m. Lion Sleeps; 8 p.m.

Shed; and 8:30 p.m. Hamilton.

Wednesday, March 1 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m.

Heartthrobs; 7 p.m. Be Young/ Ukelele/Heartthrobs/Jagger; 7:45 p.m. Uptown (dance); 8 p.m. Matilda (dance review); 8 p.m. Bad Side (all); and 8:30 p.m. Steam.

Thursday, March 2 – 7 p.m.

Sea; 7:30 p.m. Submarine; 8 p.m. Opera; and 8:30 p.m. Rip. Monday, March 6 – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 7 p.m.

Dolly Parade; 7:30 p.m.

Survive; 8 p.m. Idols; and 8:30 p.m. Shelter.

Tuesday, March 7 – 6:30 p.m. Uptown; 6:45 p.m.

Matilda; 7 p.m. Bad Side; 7:30 p.m. Lion Sleeps/Animal Parade; 8 p.m. Shed; and 8:30

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Wednesday, March 8 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m. Material; 7 p.m. Gospel; 8 p.m. Be Young/ Ukelele/Heartthrobs/Jagger; and 8:30 p.m. Steam.

Thursday, March 9 – 7 p.m. Saints; 7:30 p.m. Sea; 8 p.m. Submarine; and 8:30 p.m.

Bonnet.

Monday, March 13 (Cobb breakdown at Blackwell at 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 6:45 p.m. Dolly Parade; 7:15 p.m. Survive; 7:30 p.m.

Submarine; and 8 p.m. Opera.

Tuesday, March 14 – 6:30 p.m. Heartthrobs; 6:45 p.m. Be Young/Ukelele/Heartthrobs/ Jagger (all); 7:15 p.m. Bad Side (all); 7:30 p.m. Steam; 8 p.m.

Rip; and 8:30 p.m. Saints.

Wednesday, March 15 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m.

Material; 6:45 p.m. July 4th Parade; 7 p.m. Green Parade; 7:15 p.m. Uptown; 7:30 p.m.

Matilda; and 8 p.m. Hamilton.

Thursday, March 16 – 7 p.m. Sea; 7:30 p.m. Saints; 8 p.m. Lion Sleeps/Animal Parade; and 8:30 p.m. Shed.

Monday, March 20 – 6:30 p.m. public officials; 7 p.m.

Gospel; 8 p.m. Idols; and 8:30 p.m. Shelter.

Tuesday, March 21 – 6:30 p.m. Matilda; 7 p.m. Steam; 7:30 p.m. Dolly Parade; 8 p.m.

Shed; and 8:30 p.m. Hamilton.

Wednesday, March 22 – 2:35 to 3:15 p.m. Children’s Chorus at Gandy; 6:30 p.m. Uptown; 6:45 p.m. July 4th Parade; 7 p.m. Green Parade; 7:15 p.m.

Rip; 7:30 p.m. Material 8 p.m.

Lion Sleeps/Animal Parade; and 8:30 p.m. Bonnet.

Thursday, March 23 – 6:30 p.m. Sea; 7 p.m. Be Young/ Ukelele/Heartthrobs/Jagger; 7:30 p.m. Submarine; 7:45 p.m.

Bad Side (all); 8 p.m. Survive; and 8:30 p.m. Opera.

Production Week will be held as follows: Monday, March 27 – Act 1 (Children’s Chorus called at 6:30 p.m.).

Tuesday, March 28 – Act 2.

Wednesday, March 29 – full dress rehearsal.

Dance festival to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The 18th Annual Virginia Dance Festival to benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation will be held Saturday, March 25, at James River High School in Richmond.

The event will feature over 300 dancers performing traditional and cultural dances as well as a silent auction.

The Virginia Dance Festival presents shows at 2 and 7 p.m.

Tickets are $18 (includes service fees) for adults (ages 12 and up) and $15 (includes service fees) for children (ages 3 to 11).

For those interested in attending both shows, the price will be discounted to $30.50 (includes service fees) for adults and $21.50 (includes service fees) for children.

Tickets are for sale online at www.virginiadancefestival.com or you can purchase them at the event.

All proceeds will go to Children’s Hospital Foundation.

In addition, there will be a silent auction in the main lobby of the school during the 2 p.m. show.

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to donate items for the silent auction.

For information about the event, becoming a sponsor or donating items, call Jessica Morgan at 804-363-9680.

The Virginia Dance Festival is coordinated and founded by Jessica Morgan.

Morgan coordinates the event each year by gathering dance organizations throughout Virginia to showcase their unique dance styles and talents to benefit the Foundation. see DANCE, pg. 26

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Theobald said the reduced density means The Villages at Taylor Farm would have an average of about 3½ units per acre. Reducing the density meant that previously offered

landscaping and parallel parking along Honey Meadows Road had to be eliminated because they were no longer economically feasible, Theobald said.

The fate of The Villages at Taylor Farm’s eventually will be decided by the Board of Supervisors. In September, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Cool Springs Co.’s plans.

Cool Springs Co. has offered to construct road improvements on both Honey Meadows and Atlee Station roads to offset The Villages at Taylor Farm’s impact on traffic. Theobald cited recent discussions by the Board of Supervisors about bringing back an annual car fee to help fund road improvements as a sign that Hanover needs help improving its infrastructure.

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Since this event began 17 years ago, it has generated over $214,000 for Children’s Hospital Foundation through performances, ticket sales, generous sponsors and silent auction donations.

The event has grown to represent a wide range of dance styles and different cultures and is not only very entertaining, but also offers an educational opportunity for guests as they learn more about different cultural dances.

The performances will con-

sist of Irish, Bavarian, Latin, Ballroom, Filipino, Spanish, Chinese and much more.

More than 30 pre-professional dance organizations will be performing in this year’s event.

For more information about this event, visit www. virginiadancefestival.com.

About Chldren’s Hospital Foundation For more than 90 years, Children’s Hospital Foundation has been dedicated to funding and advocating for pediatric initiatives that improve the

status of health care and the quality of life for children in our region.

It provides support for the programs and initiatives of Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU (CHoR) and the children it serves each year.

Children’s Hospital Foundation depends on the support of individuals, businesses and other organizations to help us continue our mission of supporting excellence in health care for children.

To learn more about how you can help, visit www. chfrichmond.org.

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is going to get those improvements done is through this development,� Theobald said. “I don’t know where else the money would come from.�

Bob Nelson, a retiree who has lived in the Honey Meadows subdivision since 2012, has actively followed plans for The Villages at Taylor Farm. He said the latest plans leave him nonplussed. “It will not provide significant value absent a widening of Atlee Station Road,� Nelson said. “The density is too high.�

Nelson wants to see the density of the subdivision go down to 84 units — which would amount to two units per acre. Nelson also called for moving one of the two

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entrances to The Villages at Taylor Farm from Honey Meadows Road to Atlee Station Road to shift it away from Cool Spring Elementary School. “How much is too much?�

Nelson said. “I moved here because it was not Henrico (County), and you know what Henrico is like. We don’t want to end up like Short Pump.�

The rate of development along Atlee Station Road has led to a petition calling for a residential construction freeze in Hanover. The online version of the petition had more than 320 supporters Thursday night.

Hanover officials have said the county does not have the authority to do so.

For Theobald, residents wary of new development isn’t anything new and has increased in the era of social media.

“It’s a very typical case of trying to balance the reluctance for change with the reality of the need to provide for upgraded infrastructure,�

Theobald said.

Chickahominy District Supervisor Angela KellyWiecek said she was in the process of reviewing the revised proposal. She said is still gathering feedback from citizens and thinks Cool Springs Co. deserves to have its plans considered. “Our citizens have been very clear about the desire to protect their quality of life and the area’s ‘corridor integrity,’ � KellyWiecek said. “Because of the traffic concerns in the area and the opportunity these proposals offer to improve congestion, I believe it is my obligation to let the applicant make his case.�

Dr. Gill will address the 2017-2018 HCPS budget. He presented the budget to the Hanover County School Board on Jan. 24.

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Applicants must reside in Hanover or Caroline counties and be enrolled in grades 9 through 12 of the 2016-2017 academic school year. Twelfth graders who graduate in May, June, July or August are eligible to attend. Previous campers may not attend.

A limited number of full scholarships ($550) are available to cover the cost of the

camp, lodging, and meals.

Selected applicants will be responsible for a $50 registration fee, which will be refunded upon returning from camp.The application deadline is April 10.

Interested students are encouraged to contact Pattie Bland at the Hanover-Caroline SWCD at 804-37-3019 or ppbland@hanovercounty.gov to receive an application packet.

The No Room at the Inn Organizing Committee of the Catholic Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville is shown celebrating the results of the 9th annual event, which brought in $33,187. Chairperson Nancy Malone brought the idea to the parish 10 years ago. Monies raised will help the homeless in Central Virginia and Lascahobus, Haiti. Locally, Safe Harbor and Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF) received funds to help shelter families and assist with rent and utilities. In Haiti, three modest homes will be built. Gold sponsors for the 9th annual Gala & Nativities exhibit were Kelleher Heating & Air, Thompson McMullan, Riverbell LLC and Tom and Sheila Franco. Since the No Room event began in 2008, nearly $150,000 has been raised and donated. Plans are underway for the special 10th annual No Room Gala & Exhibit, which will be presented Dec. 1-3. For more information, go to www.churchredeemer.org.

Tax-Aide services offered by AARP M E C HA N IC S V I L L E — The Mechanicsville TaxAide office is open, offering free tax preparation services for Richmond-area residents, with special attention to older, low-income taxpayers.

Program volunteers help people file basic tax return forms, including the 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040, and Virginia state returns.

Ralph Kirk is the local coordinator in Mechanicsville for the AARP Foundation-sponsored Tax-Aide program, the nation’s largest free, volunteer-

run tax assistance service.

The Mechanicville site is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and accepts walk-ins but appointments are preferred.

Call 804-417-6721. The TaxAide office is located at the Goodwill Employment Center at 7147 Brandy Run Drive in Mechanicsville.

The program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the Internal Revenue Service.

This is Kirk’s third year with the AARP Tax-Aide program.

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Those seeking assistance from Tax-Aide should bring the following documents or information: photo ID, (for both taxpayer and spouse), Social Security card for everyone on the tax return, tax information such as W-2s, 1099s, any yearend health insurance coveragerelated documents, checkbook with bank account numbers for direct deposit, and a copy of last year’s tax return and supporting documents, if available.

The Tax-Aide office will be open this year thought April 18.

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at 9:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist and 10:45 a.m. Adult and Children’s Formation meet at Messiah Lutheran Church located at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. The Vicar is Amelie Wilmer Minor. For momree information, visit the website at http://allsoulsva. org/.

Tuesdays

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Call 730-9620

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

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Henry St.). 3 p.m. Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts, with Steven Smith, conductor, and Jim Jacobson, timpani. Bruce Adolphe’s Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto, Fischer’s Symphony with Eight Obbligato Timpani, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major, Opus 60.

For more information, call the Richmond Symphony Box Office at 804-788-1212.

Feb. 26 – 3 p.m. MidAtlantic Wind Symphony in the Blackwell Auditorium, RMC Center for the Performing Arts (205 Henry St.). The MidAtlantic Wind Symphony is dedicated to the promotion of the finest classical band music through the performance of compositions by modern composers, while respecting the rich heritage of the American

call 804-789-0536.

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 Mondays

Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they don’t know how. For more information, Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.

Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (Jan. 10, Feb. 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc.

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 evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services

Wind Ensemble.

Feb 27 through May 5 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Best of R-MC Study Abroad Photo Exhibition in the McGrawPage Library (305 Henry St.).

The exhibition of student and faculty photos illustrates moments of connection across the globe: discovering the history and religion of Cambodia, studying drama and literature in Ireland, exploring Japan through the lens of politics and film music, and more!

March 1 – 6 p.m. “Lise Meitner: The Forgotten Physicist” in the Brock Commons, Dollar Tree Community Room (304 Henry St.). Lise Meitner led a remarkable life as a pioneering nuclear physicist. However, her path was fraught with difficulties. RMC Physics Professor Rachele Dominguez will discuss this brilliant and under-recognized physicist.

March 4 – 7:30 p.m.

“Wind, Water, and the Moon” Piano Recital in the St. Ann’s Performing Arts Building (216 England St.). R-MC Professor of Music James Doering presents an evening of music for the piano inspired by nature and the stars, featuring works by Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Hayasaka, Vaughan Williams and Yoshimatsu.

March 8 – 6 p.m.

“Socializing Spouses in Gabon: The Women of The Petroleum Wives’ Club of Port-Gentil” in the Brock Commons, Dollar Tree Community Room (304 Henry St.). Anthropologist Lisa Shutt examines the lives of French and American spouses of oil executives in Port-Gentil, Gabon and how the women, as members of the Petroleum Wives Club, constructed a Western identity for themselves in a Central African setting.

March 16 – 6 p.m. “FirstClass Citizenship: AfricanAmerican Women and the

Second Tuesdays

located at 12300 Washington Highway 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 804365-4145.

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 Wednesday The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the secsee CALENDAR, pg. 30

Struggle against Segregation in Virginia” in the Brock Commons, Dollar Tree Community Room (304 Henry St.). University of Richmond Professor Melissa Ooten will explore the intersections of race, class and gender as it relates to the fight against desegregation in Virginia’s public spaces from the 1940s to the 1960s.

March 23 – 6 p.m. “The Science of (Trans)Gender” in the Brock Commons, SunTrust Theater (304 Henry St.). Christine Labuski, assistant professor in the Women’s and Gender Studies program at Virginia Tech, will discuss how the category of “transgender” challenges the ways that biological and other scientists both understand and produce the terms “sex” and “gender.”

Information submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua, marketing generalist, Randolph-Macon College.

PEACE Continued from pg. 21

pages, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the legislature one day.”

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45 musicians with an experience level from two to 70-plus years.

The band has traveled throughout the Metro

Each year the Speaker of the House of Delegate appoints 13- and 14-year-old youth from across the Commonwealth to serve as House pages during the regular session of the

General Assembly. These young people assist the members of the House of Delegates, the House clerk’s staff, and other legislative staff in the daily duties required for the

successful operation of the House of Delegates during the session.

The page workday begins promptly as 8:30 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. A lunch break is

provided.

There is no weekend work except for the last Saturday of session.

Pages collate bills for filing, deliver legislation and docu-

ments throughout the Capitol complex, and perform errands for members and staff of the House of Delegates during

Richmond and Hanover areas providing music, education and entertainment every year with 12 to 16 concerts and events, both indoors and outdoors.

Members include high school and college student

musicians in the band who play with the seasoned veterans.

Those interested in joining are invited to a rehearsal.

To schedule a concert, call 804-789-0536. Learn more

about the band online at www. hanoverconcertband.org.The mailing address is Hanover Concert Band, P.O. Box 652, Ashland, VA 23005.

Karla Bloom is the director.

She was a high school music

educator and band director in New York before moving to Virginia. A flutist and mezzo-soprano, she received her degree in music education from C.W. Post College.

Bloom is an administra-

tor at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland and is the music director at Ashland Presbyterian Church. She joined the Hanover Concert Band as conductor and music director in 1999.

see PEACE, pg. 33

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Bike Walk Talk scheduled Thursday at Center of the Universe in Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Sports Backers is bringing its Bike Walk RVA to Hanover County. The program helps communities advocate for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

The goal is to move toward a

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already allotted for the project, the superintendent said he thinks the funding is sound even accounting for increases

in cost of materials during the period until July 2018 when work on the projects could commence. “If we built at today’s costs, it would be around $3.2, so we are comfortable the $3.5

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total income.

About 1425 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program.

The average tax savings is about $960 for those households; about 34% of the participating households

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ond Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in

region where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can get around safely on foot or by bike via a network of infrastructure that works for everyone – sidewalks, crosswalks, paved trails, protected bike lanes, and safe neighborhood streets.

Sports Backers is looking forward

to building support for the implementation of bicycle and pedestrian friendly, policies, plans, and projects in Hanover County and Ashland.

A Bike Walk Talk will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at Center of the Universe at 11293 Air Park Road in Ashland.

will complete the projects,� Gill said.

He answered speakers and said the one-year delay allowed the county to address the projects in a more comprehensive manner.

pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program.

Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.3 million last year.

Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability.

This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans

Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian

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0427 or Rick Starling at 804550-1112.

First Thursday Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road.

The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

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about better biking and walking in Hanover County, begin the process of building an advocacy community, and map out future opportunities for residents to get involved in bringing about the changes in their communities that they want to see.� see BIKE, pg. 33

the 2018 budget for approval at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

The board will consider a $195,395,104 proposal that includes the Capital Improvement Plan, School

All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection.

Applicants must sign up by March 1 for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due (first half) on June 5, 2017. “This is a great program designed to help those taxpayers who most need the help,� said Scott Harris, Hanover’s

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Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two (2) years, unless there is a significant change in income or net worth.

A new application is necessary only every third year.

Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association chapter at 804967-2580.

The talk is described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;informal â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;happy hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; type events where weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll speak with and listen to Hanover County and Ashland residents about what improvements they would like to see made for biking and walking in their communities. The goal with these talks is to start the conversation

Nutrition Program and the General Operating Fund.

The budget then moves to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for debate and an April final approval by that panel.

Commissioner of the Revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We invite all residents who think they might qualify to call our office.â&#x20AC;?

To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6128.

If you have computer access, application forms can also be downloaded from www.hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

sion 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.

Third Thursday MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers) meets monthly for mutual support, networking and social events at 6:30 p.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. There are topical discussions, snacks and crafts, and childcare is provided.

They also plan Momsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Night Out, kids play time and other fun activities. MOPS is an international organization, created for mothers with children age 0 to 5. The WGBC chapter meets in the evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in order to accommodate working moms.

For more information, contact the church office at 804-7465081.

First Saturday A buffet breakfast including salt fish, bacon, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, hash browns and apples will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. (October through March) at the Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 for adults. There is no fee for children 12 and under.

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Alan Deuell, Emily Katherine Earls.

Alison Leigh Fling, Allison Flynn Greenday, Dawnyshia L Griffin, Alexandra Osipenko, Patrick William Reagan.

Eric William Roos, Casey Scanlan, Jonathan Aaron Willing and Eleanor Worthington.

In order to achieve Dean’s List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.

The Academy spans eight weeks beginning in mid-March and going through early May, and will touch on a number of

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each day’s floor session and at committee meetings.

Pages also are selected for assignments in specific House offices, including the Speaker’s Office, the Clerk’s Office, the Enrolling Room, the Bill Room, the Fax Center and the

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topics, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure types, grassroots recruiting and event organizing, media and communications, and local government structure.

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ticipants earn the title of “Champion” and join a growing team of biking and walking advocates from across the region.

Sports Backers has run the Academy four times now: twice

in Richmond and once each in Chesterfield and Henrico.

For more information about the Bike Walk, check these blogs: Bike Walk RVA Academy: Hanover – http:// www.sportsbackers.org/blog/

applications-due-february24-bike-walk-rva-academyhanover/ Bike Walk Talks - http:// www.sportsbackers.org/blog/ hanover-county-bike-walkrva-wants-hear/.

Governor’s Office.

Pages are trained for these assignments during the first two days of their employment.

Every effort is made to provide each page with a variety of work assignments. All work assignments are important to the legislative process and should be performed in a professional manner.

While at work, pages are under the supervision of the Clerk and Executive Assistant to the Clerk, the Page Coordinator and Assistant Page Coordinator, and two Head Pages who served as pages the previous year.

After work, pages have approximately two hours of unsupervised free time from 5 until 7

p.m. reserved for eating dinner. It is mandatory that all pages reside at the hotel. There are two chaperones on duty at the hotel from 5 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. each day, Sunday through Friday.

A mandatory study hall is held at the hotel every Monday through Thursday evening from 7 until 9 p.m.

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the pages and help individual students as needed. Pages are responsible for arranging with their schools and teachers the preferred method of taking tests and exams.

For more information or to apply for future sessions, visit: http://capclass.virginiageneralassembly.gov/PagePrograms/ PagePrograms.html.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community.

Nursery Provided o 804-559-9302 The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor, Vicar allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com

On the web: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454.

3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments & Adult Christian Ed. immanueloc.org.

The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am.

Sunday School 9:30-10:15am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall).

Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club.

Family oriented & God-centered.

Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior.

798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295.

"The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter.

Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church 8154 Atlee Road 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45 am Sunday School 9:15 am St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am.

Worship Service, 11am.

Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm.

Church phone: 746-2788

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) Youth Bible Study, Children’s Choir 4:00 pm; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 6:00 pm, Children in Action Missions Time, Adult Bible Study and Youth 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:30 pm, Rev. Joe Kendrick, Pastor. www.blackcreek.org or call 781-0330

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500.

Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM For info, call 335-6728

New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am.

Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church Bible Study for all ages: 9:15 am, Blended Worship 10:30 AM, 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday Activities: 8:30am Worship 9:20am HE Brews Cafe 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Wednesday Night Activities: 5:30pm Supper (Sept- May) 6:15pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist.net

Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am.

Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services.

Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville.

Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

Web: graceunitedfc.org Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org

UNITED METHODIST

New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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10 2017

Region 4A East swim championships at SwimRVA 6:00 p.m.

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Region 5A South track championships at Boo Williams 10:00 a.m.

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Lee-Davis wins conference wrestling title title.

By Dave Lawrence and Billy Fellin Richmond Suburban News RICHMOND – Lee-Davis sent seven wrestlers into the finals of the Conference 11 championship tournament Saturday at Douglas Freeman High School. With five of them crowned champions and the remaining seven non-finalists placing somewhere in the top six, the Confederates easily outpaced second-place Mills Godwin for the final Conference 11 team title.

Lee-Davis finished with 233.5 points, followed by the Eagles with 179 points, Douglas Freeman (142), Glen Allen (136.5), J.R. Tucker (130), Hermitage (113), Henrico (109) and Deep Run (79.5).

“I knew we were going to have to get points out of everybody,” said Lee-Davis head coach Craig Spruill. “I knew I had some young kids who weren’t going to make finals, but I knew they could come out here and contribute, and that’s what they did.”

The Confederates swept the titles from 145 pounds to 182-pounds. Jonathon Conrad pinned Mills Godwin’s Charlie Stanton in 3:56 for the 145pound title. Fisher Evans pinned Godwin’s Tyler Hunt in 4:53 for the 152-pound championship. Andy Aldidge edged another Eagle, Austin Pitts, 10-

Conference 15 ORANGE – Patrick HenryRoanoke, with eight individual champions, rolled over the competition – including host Orange County – to claim the Conference 16 title Saturday.

Patrick Henry-Roanoke amassed 285 points, to the Hornets’ 214. Atlee finished a distant third with 155.5 points.

The Raiders had two individual champions, Marcello Hornedo at 120 pounds and Robbie Adelstein at 220 pounds.

Patrick Henry’s Brendan White defeated Atlee’s Stephen Call 5-2 in the 160-pound title match.

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Lee-Davis 145-pounder Jonathon Conrad works on getting the pin against Mills Godwin’s Charlie Stanton in the finals of the Conference 11 wrestling championships at Douglas Freeman High School Saturday. Conrad ended the match in 3:56.

9 in the 160-pound title match.

Andrew Anthony pinned Mills Godwin’s Mitchell Wein in 3:00 for the 170-pound title and Ned Anthony pinned Henrico’s Ellis Storrs’ in 2:15 for the 182pound championship.

While Lee-Davis goes into the regional tournament at Green Run High School in Virginia Beach Friday and Saturday in a good position to

continue its winning ways, the team still has room for improvement.

“We had a couple matches where we just didn’t look right,” Spruill said. “Everybody’s got something they can get better at. Overall, I thought we looked good.”

Spruill said this may be the strongest group Lee-Davis has had in years.

“It’s a really strong group. It’s a strong tournament team,” he said. “We’ve got five or six kids that can compete at any level, and that’s what’s been carrying us all season.”

Mills Godwin produced two champions: Carson Tinsley, who pinned Douglas Freeman’s Tyler Thomas in 5:34 for the 120-pound title; and Justin Spencer, who claimed a 4-2

decision over Deep Run’s Jack Oppenheim for the 285-pound championship.

Third-place Douglas Freeman likewise had two champions: Brett Reid, who pinned J.R. Tucker’s Kyrillos Azer in 3:01 in the 126-pound championship match; and Ernie Campbell, who won a 7-4 decision over Henrico’s James Newsome for the 195-pound

Conference 20 MECHANICSVILLE – Powhatan, with eight wrestlers in the finals, put an end to Hanover’s run as Conference 20 champions.

Five of the eight Indians won conference titles as Powhatan beat Dinwiddie 210.5-169.

Hanover was third with 131.5 points.

“We worked hard all offseason, and we put in the work,” said Powhatan Coach Jonathan Tanaka. “It’s awesome like kids for Elijah Jordan, who has been working for this for five years to finally get to the mountaintop.”

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Raiders boys win another close one with PH

By Wayne Epps For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – When Atlee and Patrick Henry met for the first time this season, in January, it took three overtimes for Atlee to pull out a win at home.

While Friday’s rematch at Patrick Henry didn’t take that long to settle, it wasn’t short on excitement as the teams traded jabs all night. But, in the end, it was Atlee that was able to squeeze out the win again, this time 54-51.

Atlee senior Queshon Baker reclaimed the lead, 48-47, for the Raiders at the free throw line with 1:52 to play. And Baker added two baskets after that, the last with about 23 seconds to play, to help keep Atlee in front. Patrick Henry had the ball with time winding down and a chance to tie, but a 3point attempt missed and the Raiders held on.

“Our two teams are very, very equal,” Atlee head boys basketball coach Phil Reynolds said. “If we played 10 times, we’d probably go 5-5 and all of them be close games.”

The teams exchanged leads five times in the game, and there were seven ties. The largest lead was just eight points. That came

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Patrick Henry’s Ryan Boone (11) tries for a stick-back but is hemmed in by Atlee’s Queshon Baker (10) and Tyler Warren (51) Friday.

when Atlee took a 20-12 advantage on a layup by senior Leo Reynolds as part of an 11-0 run for the Raiders to start the second quarter.

It was 25-20 Patrick Henry at the break, and the score was tied at 27 in the third quarter when both teams began a furi-

ous sequence of 3-pointers.

Over about two and a half minutes of game time as the quarter wound down, the teams made a combined seven 3pointers – four by Atlee and three by Patrick Henry. After the dust had settled, Atlee held a 39-36 lead heading into the

fourth quarter.

In the fourth, Patrick Henry junior Jamel Jackson hit a 3pointer to tie it at 44 with 5:29 to play. Later, with 3:36 to play, Jackson gave the Patriots a 4644 lead on two free throws.

Atlee freshman Tyler Warren tied it at 46 with 2:20 left before

Patrick Henry briefly reclaimed a one-point lead on a free throw by senior Arias Holman. But Baker’s free throws would put the Raiders ahead for good shortly thereafter.

“We don’t give up for nothing,” said Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy

Anderson. “We just need to figure out, when we get a lead, how to keep a lead and how to be poised and how to be confident with that lead.”

Senior Jack Fahed led Atlee with 16 points and Leo Reynolds added 14.

Holman had 23 points for Patrick Henry, Jackson added 13 and junior Ryan Boone had 12.

With two games left for Atlee and three for Patrick Henry after Friday’s matchup, Conference 16 tournament seedings weren’t set in stone. But Phil Reynolds is hoping to have his team in the No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed game.

In the evening’s first game, the Atlee girls team notched its 11th consecutive win, 51-20 over Patrick Henry. Atlee senior Alyse Armentrout posted a triple-double with 12 points, 14 rebounds and 11 blocks.

Sophomore Aya Youssef added 8 points for the Raiders, who are poised to be the top seed in the Conference 16 tournament.

“We’re really just trying to get in our groove and make sure we’re playing well and getting ready for the playoffs,” Armentrout said.

Grayson Radcliffe led Patrick Henry with 11 points, and Taylor Derricott had 5.

Hawks give seniors present with sweep

By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – It was senior night in the Bird Cage at Hanover High School Friday, and the Hanover Hawks made sure the basketball doubleheader was one their seniors – and every other Hanover fan in attendance – to remember.

The Hawks boys convincingly beat their Lee-Davis counterparts 71-57, while the Hawks

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girls dominated their crosscounty rivals from Lee-Davis 41-18.

The Hawks boys started the nightcap with five seniors on the floor, and those five seniors made their presence known in a hurry. Josh Plummer got the scoring started for the Hawks with a 3-pointer, and the Hawks never trailed.

Plummer would finish the night with 20 points, including two 3-pointers, to lead all

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scorers.

For the Hawks, replacing players like Plummer, Ryan Payne or Nik Zona won’t be easy.

“They’re great players and they’re great guys. That’s the piece we’re going to miss the most. They’re just great young men,” said Hanover head coach Darren Thornton.

The Confederates pulled even with the Hawks on a 3point shot by Ellison Jones

early in the second quarter, but Lee-Davis couldn’t contain the Hawks’ offense while, on the other end of the court, the Hanover defense stifled the Confederates’ offensive attack.

“We just couldn’t make shots tonight. We had a lot of great looks, but the ball just wouldn’t fall,” said Lee-Davis head boys basketball coach Chad Bishop.

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Davis defenders for a basket in the Hawks’ 71-57 victory over the visiting Confederates Friday.

Lee-Davis boys win Conference 11 track title Conference 11 At Arthur Ashe Center Boys Team scores: Lee-Davis 184, Glen Allen 81, Mills Godwin 76, Deep Run 69, Douglas Freeman 52, J.R. Tucker 45, Hermitage 37, Henrico 19 55: Williams (DF) 6.67; 300: Hankerson (LD) 38.38; 500: Hankerson (LD) 1:10.59; 1,000: Story (GA) 2:42.11; 1,600: MosavelLo (DR) 4:39.73; 3,200: Mosavel-Lo (DR) 9:58.41; 55 hurdles: Chewning (HEN) 7.79; 4x200 relay: Lee-Davis 1:42.35; 4x400 relay: Glen Allen 3:45.38; 4x800 relay: Glen Allen 8:52.81; HJ: Brooks (LD) 6-0; PV: Vincent (LD) 12-6; LJ: Henry (GA) 20-6.75; TJ: Jackson (LD) 42-11; SP:

Ivey (HERM) 55-10.5 Girls Team scores: J.R. Tucker 125, Glen Allen 111, Mills Godwin 85, Lee-Davis 76, Hermitage 55, Douglas Freeman 51, Deep Run 33, Henrico 31 55: Sykes (HERM) 7.28; 300: Wilson (MG) 42.72; 500: Wilson (MG) 1:20.06; 1,000: Robelen (GA) 3:09.59; 1,600: Snow (DR) 5:18.41; 3,200: Fagan (GA) 11:51.63; 55 hurdles: Watkins (JRT) 8.87; 4x200 relay: Mills Godwin 1:56.89; 4x400 relay: Lee-Davis 4:27.03; 4x800 relay: Glen Allen 10:24.09; HJ: Jeffery (HEN) 54; PV: Wyant (JRT) 10-0; LJ: Wilson (MG) 16-11.25; TJ: Greene (MG) 37-9; SP: Holliday (JRT) 39-0

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Conference 16 FORK UNION – Atlee claimed a one-three finish in the Conference 16 indoor track and field championships at Fork Union Military Academy Tuesday.

The Raiders boys claimed the conference title, while the girls finished third behind Albemarle and Patrick HenryRoanoke.

Patrick Henry-Ashland finished third and fourth in the boys and girls meets, respectively.

Cameron Foreman and Kameron Helmlinger each earned a pair of wins for the Raiders’ boys.

Foreman won both the 55meter and 300-meter dashes.

Helmlinger won the 1,000 and 1,600 runs. The Raiders boys 3,200 relay team of Zach

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RICHMOND – Lee-Davis wiped the floor with the competition on the boys side, racking up 184 points. The Confederates finished with a 103-point gap between them and the runnerup Jaguars.

Both teams were able to find points in just about every event.

Lee-Davis went untested from nearly the start of the meet.

Early on, Dallas Jackson won the triple jump, and he was followed by two of his teammates, Jeremiah Hankerson and Jarel Braxton. Brandon Brooks won the high jump, Chris Vincent won the pole vault, and Jamir Johnson finished off a winning 4x200-meter relay, holding off J.R. Tucker’s Ian Christian.

“Everything clicked today, and it’s what we practice for all year,” said Hankerson, a senior captain who brought home titles in the 300 and 500 for the Confederates.

Hermitage’s Xavier Ivey beat out Lee-Davis’ Connor Scott in the shot put with a monster throw of 55-10.50, which ranks as the fourth-best mark in the state this season.

He was named the boys field athlete of the year, while Deep Run’s Bashir Mosavel-Lo breezed to wins in the 1,600 and 3,200 to earn outstanding runner of the year.

With more realignment on the horizon next year, Lee-Davis coach Neil Mathews was happy his team could leave the Arthur Ashe Center with a conference trophy one more time.

“In my 12 years of coaching, this has been a special meet. ... The Ashe Center, I think, is the great equalizer, but it’s also the most fun,” Mathews said.

“Some people don’t believe that, but I truly do.”

Berenson, Josh Bowers, Conor Helmick and Nathan Welles claimed a conference championship.

CeeCee Harris led the Raiders’ girls with a pair of wins: in the 55 dash and in the long jump. The Raiders girls also claimed victory in the 3,200 relay. The winning team was composed of Allison Stanley, Olivia Valentin, Emma Sudol and Cabell Franklin.

Olivia Demattia had a pair of wins – in the 300 dash and 55 hurdles – for Patrick HenryAshland’s girls.

Noah Campbell claimed a win in the 3,200 run for the Patriots’ boys. Their 800 relay team of Tony Ford, Jeff Miller, Mason Mills and Daniel Thomas also claimed a conference win.

Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report.

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Hanover boys win Conference 19 swim title

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Patrick Townsend, with two individual wins and two relay wins, led the Hanover boys to the Conference 19 swim championships at Collegiate School Aquatic Center Saturday afternoon.

The Hawks finished second to King George in the girls competition.

Townsend claimed wins in the 200-yard individual medley, 100 butterfly, and was part of the Hawks’ 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams.

“The kids did well. I was very excited about this tournament,” said Hanover head coach George Massey. “Place-wise, we did what I expected us to do.”

In addition to Townsend, the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relay teams consisted of Jonathan Moss, Ross Newton and Marshall Brooks. Moss also swam to victory in the 500 freestyle.

Hanover’s team of Carson Sizemore, Seth Gulas, Josh Altman and Luke Daley won the bys 200 freestyle relay as well.

Mattie Grant was the big winner for the Hanover girls.

Dave Lawrence/The Local Grant finished first in the girls Top, Hanover’s Jonathan Moss swims to victory in the boys 500-yard freestyle with a 5:07.79 finish at the Conference 19 swim championships at the Collegiate School Aquatic Center 50 freestyle.

Baxter is best

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Patrick Henry’s Sierra Baxter performs her winning floor routine in the combined Conference 12/16/20 gymnastics championships at Varina High School Friday. She won all four individual events as well as the best all-around gymnast title as she led the Patriots to the conference championship. Lee-Davis finished second in the Conference 11 championships at Deep Run Saturday.

Saturday. Bottom, Lee-Davis’ Lacey Kramer kicks off the Confederates’ 400-yard freestyle relay effort at the Conference 11 swim championships earlier that day.

Conference 11 RICHMOND – Lee-Davis championships at Collegiate The order of the top three Freeman won, with Mills boys and girls both finished School Aquatic Center Saturday teams was the same in both the Godwin coming in at second. third in the Conference 11 swim morning. boys and girls meet: Douglas Sara Gaston finished with a

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We played aggressively. We played a good game tonight.

The ball just didn’t fall for us.”

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run for a Conference 20 tournament title.

“We played great team basketball tonight,” Thornton said. “Everybody contributed tonight, and when we get that, you can’t key on any one guy.

We’re tough to beat when we get that from our guys.”

Going forward, the

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Confederates won’t likely qualify for the Conference 11 tournament, but they still have plenty to play for.

“We’re playing to finish the fight, to send these seniors out on a winning note,” Bishop said.

“We’re playing for pride.”

He also cited the need to get the younger players ready

for the future, and the coach is optimistic about Lee-Davis’ future.

“We have 65 percent of our points coming back next year, so yeah, I’d say the future looks bright for us,” Bishop said.

Friday’s opener marked the final home game for the six graduating seniors on Hanover’s

pair of wins for the Lee-Davis Ryan Griffiths won the boys girls in the 200 freestyle and 50 50 freestyle for the Confederates. freestyle. Molly Sheffield won Brendan Farrar won the 100 the 100 butterfly. freestyle.

girls team.

“These seniors mean the world to me,” said an emotional Hanover head girls basketball coach Mike Rohr. “I can’t say enough about them. They’re great kids and they’re going to have great futures. I am just so proud of everything they’ve accomplished.”

With the win, the girls potentially secured a spot in the Conference 20 tournament.

“We’re going to try to win as many as we can this week and see what happens,” Rohr said. “We’ve done everything that we can so far, and we just have to see how it shakes out in the end.”

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The Indians dominated the lower-weight classes, with J.D. McMillin claiming the 106pound title. Jordan won at 113 pounds, and Ian Oliver came back to get a pin for the 120pound title. Two-time state champion Collin Gerardi start-

ed his march toward a third consecutive state championship with a quick pin of Hanover’s Josh Epperly for the 126-pound title. Jeffrey Hoyt rounded out Powhatan’s titles with a win in the 145-pound division.

Hanover finished with three champions: Tristan Halsey at 132 pounds, David Hoover at 138 pounds and Carson Allen

Cheatham a Duke

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at 152 pounds.

Conference 33 RICHMOND – King William, with three champions, took home the Conference 33 title with 198 points.

The Cavaliers produced three conference champions: Shane Shannon at 152 pounds, David Church at 160 pounds

and David Jones at 182 pounds.

Dave Lawrence is sports editor of the Mechanicsville Local, Hanover Local and King William Local. He can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today.

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Conference 11 At Douglas Freeman High School Team scores: Lee-Davis 233.5, Mills Godwin 179, Douglas Freeman 142, Glen Allen 136.5, J.R. Tucker 130, Hermitage 113, Henrico 109, Deep Run 79.5.

Championship 106: Minor (HEN) d. McKay (DR) 9-8; 113: White (GA) d.

Morton (JRT) 5-2; 120: Tinsley (MG) p. Thomas (DF) 5:34; 126: Reid (DF) p. Azer (JRT) 3:01; 132:

Morton (JRT) d. Bland (HER) 5-3; 138: Dew (GA) d. Plummer (L-D) 7-4; 145: Conrad (L-D) p. Stanton (MG) 3:56; 152: Evans (L-D) p. Hunt (MG) 4:53; 160: Aldidge (L-D) d.

Pitts (MG) 10-9; 170: A. Anthony (L-D) p. Wein (MG) 3:00; 182: N. Anthony (L-D) p. Storrs (HEN) 2:15; 195: Campbell (DF) d. Newsome (HEN) 7-4; 220: Saddler (HER) p.

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Mahone to H-SC

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Hanover’s Clayton Cheatham (seated, center) commits to continuing his football career at James Madison University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School Wednesday.

He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his maternal grandmother, Virginia Clay; his paternal grandfather, Deane Cheatham Jr.; his maternal grandfather, Pete Clay; Hanover head football coach Derek Stoudt; assistant coach Brandon Brakstad; and his sister, Caroline Cheatham.

Hanover’s Colby Brewer (seated, center) commits to playing football for Virginia State University in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School Wednesday. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his grandmother, Betty Brewer; Hanover assistant football coach Brandon Brakstad; his girlfriend, Elizabeth Bray; his mother, Kim Brewer; Hanover head football coach Derek Stoudt; and his sister, Taylor Brewer.

Hanover’s Ben Mahone (seated, center) signals his intent to play football for Hampden-Sydney in a signing ceremony at Hanover High School Wednesday. He is joined by (clockwise, from left): his sister, Ella Scott Mahone; his father, Scott Mahone; Hanover assistant football coach Brandon Brakstad; Hanover head football coach Derek Stoudt; Hanover athletic director Bob Bollander; and Mahone’s mother, Sandra Mahone.

Harris to Seton Hall

Mills to Charleston

Campbell-bound

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Atlee’s CeeCee Harris (seated, center) commits to playing for Seton Hall’s women’s soccer team in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School Wednesday. With her are (clockwise, from left): Danielle Harris-Grimes, Atlee head girls’ soccer coach Bruce Lovelace, Debra Smith, N’dyah Harris, Callen Grimes and Chris Grimes.

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Atlee’s Derrick Mills (seated, center) commits to continuing his football career at the University of Charleston in a signing ceremony at Atlee High School Wednesday. With him are (clockwise, from left): Cassandra Winfree, Cynthia Green, Rochinal Mills, Derrick Mills Sr., Keith Green Jr., Atlee head football coach Matt Gray and Kennedy Jones.

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Atlee’s Ryan Brooker (seated, center) signs a letter of intent to play football for Campbell University in a ceremony at Atlee High School Wednesday. With him are (clockwise, from left): Brittany Brooker, Mason Cooper, Dylan Brooker, Atlee head football coach Matt Gray, Jim Brooker and Tammy Brooker.

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Late comeback not enough for Yellow Jackets

By Wayne Epps For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — Throughout the first three quarters of Saturday afternoon’s clash with Guilford, Randolph-Macon hung close to the Quakers, but never got quite close enough to tie the game or take the lead.

But finally, in the fourth quarter, the Yellow Jackets’ perseverance paid off when they took their first lead with 3:13 to play.

However, as it did throughout the game, Guilford was able to fend off Randolph-Macon’s push. The Quakers regained the lead and held on with a steal as the Yellow Jackets were looking to tie, leaving Crenshaw Gymnasium with a 59-55 win.

“It’s always a good game, they’re always a good team, they always play us well,” said Guilford head coach Stephanie Flamini. “And Carroll [LaHaye]’s a great coach, so you know that at home it’s going to be tough and Carroll’s always going to have them ready.”

Randolph-Macon (10-10, 5-7 Old Dominion Athletic Conference) put together a 120 run in the fourth quarter run to take a 49-48 lead with 3:13 to play, much to the delight of the home fans – including many

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Randolph-Macon’s Kelly Williams gets two of her game-high 23 points off a layup in the Yellow Jackets’ 59-55 loss to Guilford.

Randolph-Macon’s favor, 52-50.

Guilford junior guard Lauren Ramsey then tied it at 52 with a layup.

Following a Yellow Jacket turnover, senior guard Kate Clark hit a 3-pointer to put the

Quakers up three, 55-52, with 1:47 to play. And, as it turned out, they would not relinquish the lead from there.

“It was really intense. It was really intense,” said Guilford senior forward Heaven Walters.

(ATL) 1:51; 160: White (PH-A) d.

Call (ATL) 5-2; 170: Shorten (ALB) Conference 16 md. Harris (PH-R) 15-4; 182: At Orange County High School Marshall (OC) def. Pritchard (PH-R) Team scores: Patrick Henry- forfeit; 195: Taylor (PH-R) p. Shifflett Roanoke 285, Orange County 214, (OC) 1:37; 220: Adelstein (ATL) def.

Atlee 155.5, Albemarle 108, Patrick Horton (OC) forfeit; 285: Webb Henry-Ashland 71, Halifax County (PH-R) p. Howze (ALB) 4:47.

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Championship Conference 20 106: Janney (PH-R) p. Smith At Hanover High School (OC) 0:41; 113: Thaxton (PH-R) p.

Team scores: Powhatan 210.5, Buchanan (ATL) 6:56; 120: Hornedo Dinwiddie 169, Hanover 131.5, (ATL) d. Carr (OC) 7-2; 126: M. Midlothian 124, Monacan 124, Muller (PH-R) md. Haynie (ATL) Huguenot 73.

16-3; 132: Bowers (OC) d. Muller Championship (PH-R) 7-3; 138: Sindihebura (PH106: McMillin (POW) p.

R) md. Tidman (OC) 14-5; 145: Guagler (HAN); 113: Jordan (POW) Debonte (PH-R) p. Steigler (OC) tf. Matthews (DIN) 22-4; 120: Oliver 1:57; 152: Harmon (PH-R) p. Snead (POW) p. Mills (MID); 126: Gerardi

(POW) p. Epperly (HAN); 132: Halsey (HAN) p. Jordan; 138: Hoover (HAN) md. Hogge (MID) 17-4; 145: Hoyt (POW) d. Baker (MON) 53; 152: Allen (HAN) p. Tomlinson (POW); 160: Potter (MID) d. Small (DIN) 9-7; 170: Smith (DIN) d.

Sayegh (MID) 5-3; 182: Miller (DIN) p. Moss (POW); 195: Martin (DIN) p. Phipps (MON); 220: Tyson (DIN) p. Ajala (HUH); 285: Harris (DIN) p.

Brown (MID).

women’s basketball alumnae who were back for the school’s 28th annual Back to the Hive alumnae celebration. Freshman forward Kelly Williams put the Yellow Jackets ahead with a free throw.

Guilford junior center Jordyn Brown responded with a layup on the other end to put Guilford (17-3, 10-2 ODAC) back in front. But junior guard Marisha Berry nailed a 3-pointer to swing the score back in

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220: Elswick (MG) d. Starrett (JRT) 3-2; 285: Davis (HEN) p. Godinez (HER) 0:15.

Third place 106: Dunn (GA) p. Blankenship (JRT) 0:26; 113: Avila (HER) d.

Brubaker (MG) 7-3; 120: Mazanec (GA) md. Harding (L-D) 14-0; 126: Loving (L-D) p. Hickey (GA) 2:59; 132: Ward (DR) p. Tingle (L-D) 1:10; 138: Chavez (JRT) d. McGuire (DF) 3-2; 145: Sancez (GA) p. Sturgill (DR) 1:59; 152: Parkes (HEN) md.

Fleming (JRT) 14-6; 160: Teal (HEN) md. Jacoby (DF) 10-2; 170: Liberatore (DF) p. Addison (JRT) 0:48; 182: Woodson (GA) d. Torres (HER) 3-2; 195: Beck (L-D) d. Stathis (MG) fft.;

Fifth place 106: Allgood (L-D) p. Shelton (HER) 3:28; 113: Doberstyn (DR) p. Riley (L-D) 1:32; 120: Benfield (JRT) bye; 126: Hogston (MG) bye; 132: Strauchler (DF) p. Mai (GA) 2:38; 138: Smith (MG) p. Ota (HER) 2:12; Thompson (DF) default; 152: Pezanko (GA) p. Sharpe (DR) 2:06; 160: Bailey (GA) p. Blizzard (HER) 3:14; 170: Hunter (HER) p.

Peterson (HEN) 1:39; 182: Evans (DF) p. Nguyen (JRT) 4:39; 195: Bryant (HER) d. West (GA) 14-11; 220: Guiterrez (DF) d. Walters (DR) 7-4; 285: Lewis (L-D) p. Hanback

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“When they started making their run, you always have thoughts that maybe they’re going to come back and win, but you got to stick together, dig deep and push through, persevere.”

But Randolph-Macon was still clawing. Sophomore guard Kelsey Wisner made a 3-pointer with 47 seconds left to bring the Yellow Jackets within two, 57-55.

With the score the same, just six seconds to play and Randolph-Macon eying a tie game, Berry tried to find Williams in the post on an inbounds pass. But the pass was intercepted by Brown to essentially end it. Guilford senior guard Amy Stellar added a pair of late free throws.

“We ran the play that we wanted to run, we just didn’t execute it,” said RandolphMacon head coach Carroll LaHaye.

Guilford’s win marked its eighth in its last nine games.

The Quakers are the secondplace team in the ODAC. Despite the loss, LaHaye said she was really pleased with her team’s effort.

“I’d like to believe it gave us some confidence that we can compete with the top teams in the conference,” LaHaye said.

Championship 106: Sosnowski (NAN) by forfeit; 113: Filicko (BRU) d. Snider (WL) 50; 120: Marshall (BRU) md. Cooper (MW) 10-0; 126: Schreiber (NAN) p.

Paul (MW) 1:59; 132: Winters (MW) p. Johnson (KW) 2:19; 138: Valle (ARC) p. Vaughn (MW) 2:26; 145: Burr (NAN) p. Longo (MW) 0:59; 152: Shannon (KW) p. McMillion (BRU) 3:45; 160: Church (KW) p.

Tolson (WL) 0:35; 170: Dickerson (BRU) d. Teasley (NAN) 17-15; 182: Conference 33 Jones (KW) p. Cummins (MW) 3:44; At Maggie Walker 195: Dedicatoria (ARC) p. Fowler Governor’s School (WL) 2:38; 220: Castiglia (NAN) p.

Team scores: King William 198, Sadler (WL) 1:19; 285: Adams (BRU) Washington & Lee 156, Nandua 154, p. Bagwell (ARC) 3:39.

Maggie Walker GS 149, Bruton 137, Arcadia 106.