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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER — Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate Ed Vaughn is pleased to announce his campaign to become the certified Republican nominee in the upcoming June 9, 2015, election. This month, Vaughn said that the people of Hanover County deserved better representation and that justice is being denied to many victims of crime in Hanover due to the lack of leadership by the current administration. “Having been C o m m o n w e a l t h’s Attorney in Hanover for 20 years (from 1980-2000), I could no longer sit idly by and VAUGHN watch criminals guilty of DUI and vehicular manslaughter not even get tried for DUI, and only receive four years for vehicular manslaughter while other jurissee VAUGHN, pg. 4

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Budget director Shelley Wright presented the county’s $397.6 million budget for approval to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors

HANOVER — It’s a done deal. There was little discussion and few changes as budget director Shelly Wright presented the final proposed 2016 budget for final approval to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. The supervisors approved a $397.5 million budget at a special meeting last Wednesday at the county complex. Hanover’s current tax rate of 81 cents per $100 of assessed value is maintained in the budget. Benefits from an increasing trend of higher sales tax return.

Atlee Station Y sets $40,000 goal

Although Fire Chief Jethro Piland’s request for four additional positions was not included in the final document, he expressed thanks for the eight positions he is getting for Companies 1 and 2. “I am grateful and appreciative of their support,” Piland said after the supervisors unanimously approved the General Fund budget. County administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. said the requests were not ignored, and, once the eight positions are filled and in place, he will examine possible ways to fund the additional positions. “We have other needs too, but we’ll take a look at see BUDGET, pg. 28

Students fill HCSB meeting

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor MECHANICSVILLE — Every year, each branch of the YMCA of Greater Richmond launches an annual campaign to raise money to support the organization. The funds raised from the respective campaigns are then reinvested into the community. This year, Atlee Station’s Family YMCA will kick off its 2015 Annual Campaign on Tuesday, April 28, with a goal of $40,000. Also planned see Y, pg. 25

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Members of Hanover Students for Freedom and Information packed the meeting room when the Hanover County School Board met Tuesday, April 14, in Ashland. Story on page 4.

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Friend organizes fundraisers in memory of breast cancer victim Raceway; Chuck Boyle Embroidery Sport Stitch; Kevin Wilson at West End Trophies Bowling and Billiards; Marty’s Grill, isty Compton lost her battle Mechanicsville. with breast cancer, but, thanks Chris Dann and Jack Narron at Rappa to her friend Cheri Lewis, funds Boat Services; Dana at Star Vision Travel; are being raised to support the Ruby Nails & Spa, Mechanicsville; Susan Susan G. Komen Central Virginia Race for McLauchlan Jewelers, Ashland. the Cure. Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland at The first of two fundraisers is scheduled Boulevard; David at The Melting Pot, to start at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, Gayton Crossing Shopping at Calabash/Midway at 7514 Lee Center; Riverbound Café, Davis Rd. in Mechanicsville. Mechanicsville; Rico’s Mexican Lewis said she knew she had Grill, Mechanicsville; and Donna to help raise awareness and funds at Penelope Jewelry, Glen Allen. after losing the woman she called She will participate in the 18th her best friend. Annual Komen Central Virginia The Mechanicsville resident Race for the Cure, which will extended her thanks to Janet be held on Saturday, May 9, on and Dennis Smith, owners of Brown’s Island in Richmond. Calabash/Midway, for offering MISTY COMPTON “You can make an impact now their establishment for the first and help me reach my fundraisevent. ing goal with a donation,” Lewis said. “Every Friday’s fundraiser will be followed on step puts us closer to a world without breast Saturday, April 25, with a Bake Sale being cancer.” held from 8 a.m. to noon at Kroger at 6335 For more information, visit http://cenMechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. tralva.info-komen.org/site/TR?px=19797169 Lewis said tems have been donated by &pg=personal&fr_id=5226&et=EZyUkUHE the following to help in raising funds in AivAOeE8H61d-g&s_tafId=137988. Compton’s memory: Richmond International

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Benefit trail ride to support St. Jude Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com QUINTON — The Mechanicsville Riding Club will present a benefit trail ride for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Saturday, May 2, at Millstone Farm at 10600 Cosby Mill Road in Quinton. It will be a self-guided “Go at Your Own Pace” ride. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the ride begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. All riders must wear a helmet. Children under 18 must

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The fee is $30 per rider (preregistration guarantees lunch). Paying at the gate costs $35. Lunch will be served between noon and 1:30 p.m. at the pavilion. A number of raffle items will be available. For more information and registration forms, email Debbie.middleton@sscoop. com or visit the Mechanicsville Riding Club on Facebook or www.mechanicsvilleridingclub.com.

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7 HEALTH Bon Secours, Cool Spring church partner for fair.

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Mechanicsville woman charged in stabbing death of companion Trice said investigators are still working to determine the circumstances of the incident and will be consulting with the commonwealth’s attorney in the upcoming prosecution. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. King,” Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, said. Anyone with information

about the incident or relevant background of this couple is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using keyword “iTIP” followed by their tip.

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Unknown suspect(s) broke into listed location and stole items.

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Suspect assaulted victim at listed location on Brandy Creek Drive.

Unknown suspects stole items at listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Unknown suspect stole item at listed location on County Complex Road.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission on Shiloh Church Road.

Unknown suspect passed a counterfeit bill on Lakeridge Parkway.

Suspect assaulted victim at listed location on River Holly Drive.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission on Mechanicsville Turnpike. Unknown suspects stole items at listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Suspect stole item at listed location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission on Sunset Court.

April 4

Suspects stole items at listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission. Suspect assaulted victim at listed location.

Unknown suspect(s) broke into listed location and stole items on Lincoln Road.

Suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance.

Suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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victim’s information without permission on Salient Lane.

Suspect damaged property at listed location on Laurel Meadows Drive.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at listed location on Oak Street.

Suspect assaulted victim at listed location on Southern Cross Lane. Suspects were found in possession of alcohol and under the age of 21 on Water Way Drive.

Unknown suspect used victim’s information without permission on Salient Lane.

Suspect stole items at listed location on Bell Creek Road.

Unknown suspect(s) stole items at listed location on Ellerson Mill Circle.

Unknown suspect stole item at listed location on Chamberlayne Road.

Suspect was found disorderly at listed location on Sliding Hill Road.

Suspect was in possession of a controlled substance on Hanover Crossings Drive.

Suspect was found in possession of a controlled substance on Lewistown Road.

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Toni S. Gohagan, 63, has been arrested in the stabbing death of Thomas King, 58. Maj. Michael J. Trice of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office said the two were longtime companions and resided at 9039 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville.

According to Trice, officers responded at 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, to the residence for a 911 hang-up call. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with a stab wound to the chest. King was taken to a local hospital for treatment of the injuries, which claimed his life.

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND — A recently formed group of Hanover County Public Schools students made their collective voices heard at the Tuesday, April 14, meeting of the Hanover County School Board in Ashland. After controversy erupted regarding the airing of Thomas L. Friedman’s documentary, “Searching for the Roots of 9/11,” concerned students formed a group called Hanover Students for Freedom of Information and Learning (HSFOIL). Members contend current county policy regarding the airing of controversial material in the classroom is too restrictive and places undue burdens on Hanover teachers. The students comprised a majority of the packed house audience that attended the regularly scheduled meeting, and most came ready with prepared notes. Stephanie Mayle told board members HSFOIL has a growing membership that

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now stands at 280. Mayle said she objected to the policy regarding the airing of mature material in advanced classes, and also voiced concerns regarding the policy that allows parents to choose alternate assignments when objectionable material is being used in the classroom. “It is unfair to ask teachers with already heavy workloads to make alternate plans due to a vocal minority of parents,” Mayle said. The Hanover High School student said teachers should be trusted to choose the appropriateness of subject matter without fear of reprisal. VERHAM “ Te a c h e r s should be trusted to decide their curricula based on the maturity levels and content of their classes,” Mayle said.

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T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond. He served as Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Richmond 1976-1980. He became Commonwealth’s Attorney in Hanover County in 1980 and served until 2000. Election Day is Tuesday June 9, 2015. For more information about Ed Vaughn and his campaign, visit www.vaughn4ca.com.

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Christian Alliance. He also is a member of the Mechanicsville Rotary Club, Mechanicsville Businessman’s Association, Hanover Association of Businesses and Chamber of Commerce and the Ashland Kiwanis Club. He also is involved with Metropolitan Lodge A.F.A.M. #11, Fraternal Order of Police #38 and National Rifle Association. Vaughn graduated from

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Caroline Ryan, a junior at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, expressed concern over the county’s policy regarding controversial material. “It is Hanover County’s responsibility to educate its students to prepare them for real life in the modern world. Subjects that are considered controversial are sometimes the most important things a student learns,” Ryan said. Hanover County school officials have repeatedly stated there is no censorship in the school system, but some speakers equated that with lip service. “One thing is made abundantly clear by the school board,” Nick Verham said. “Just because you say something isn’t censorship doesn’t mean it isn’t.” Verham said policies that require approval when controversial books are being considered and notice be provided to parents in advance is “dangerous ground.” “By creating obstacles to these books,

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OPINION | The Local Views

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Moving and cleaning: Why did I keep that? As of Monday, April 27, The Mechanicsville Local will have a new home at 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. in Mechanicsville. With moving means packing and cleaning. And, for this “pack rat,” it means going through desk drawers and stacks of accumulated papers. Why I keep some things is one of life’s mysteries. In tackling the top desk drawer, and digging in deep, among the discoveries was a receipt from a local drugstore. First, why was it placed in the drawer rather than the waste receptacle? Second, why did I keep a receipt from December 2008?! It finally found its way into the trash — six years later. Maybe I inherited some of these “I may need that” tendencies from my father. He overwhelmed the garage at my childhood home with stuff (that’s the best word to describe the “collection”). His philosophy was “Somebody may be able to use that.” I, on the other hand, just shove whatever into a drawer or closet. And there’s always that lingering thought “I really need to clean out that area.” Uh-huh — like that ever happens. Well, moving makes it a reality. Moving is an incentive and has this writer looking at every document to determine its fate. There also is the question as to why there were so many packets of ketchup, taco sauce, etc. It’s obvious they were not needed — yet they were placed in a drawer. Due to career opportunities, moving is nothing new to yours truly. It wasn’t unusual to have four or five different homes in one city. My sister used to joke that there could be a board game “Where did Melody live?” At this point, don’t even ask me to list the addresses. A password question to a secure website had four streets listed, with the key to success being able to identify which one where I didn’t occupy a dwelling. I actually had to think for a minute. I had forgotten a street where I lived in a townhouse. The administration and staff of The Local are packing and getting ready for the big day when we open the doors to our new offices and welcome you to come by and say hi. We join Publisher Joy Monopoli in assuring our readers that our open door policy remains intact. We may be in a new location but you’ll find the same quality customer service and publication that you depend on as your “Local” source. Melody Kinser

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist People die every day and you don’t have to be a newsroom veteran to realize that obituaries keep coming in no matter what else is grabbing the headlines. We often become immune to the loss of life and tragedy as we sift through the stories for the ones that affect readers the most and have the most appeal. Truth is, every one of those lives matter, and each one is accompanied by grieving relatives and human beings whose lives are forever changed with the announcement of one person’s passing. What may seem small and insignificant to us might be a major influ-

ence in another’s life … and the cycle of life continues with or without those small notices in the newspaper. It’s even more rare for the death of a stranger to impact or influence our daily lives. Then there are those stories you see and feel that never leave, and suddenly someone you didn’t know becomes very important. Often, it’s the deeds or the personality that goes with a name we see in the latest obituaries that makes us stop and take note. Or sometimes it’s the way the person lived that inspires and moves us, capturing a place in our hearts and garnering our unwavering admiration. Lauren Hill was a 19-year-old sophomore at Mount Saint Joseph’s

College. She attended the Division III School to play basketball, the love of their life. She dreamed of one day taking the floor in a college game, and scoring a basket. Shortly after her high school graduation, Hill received a diagnosis that seemed certain to cut those plans short. After being diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer, the spirited player continued her pursuits in spite of the obstacles a life-threatening disease can present. The prognosis was not good, and doctors told Hill she had only two years, at most, to live. That, also, did not interfere with her plans to start and play in a college basketball game. That dream came true on Nov. 2 when she started at the home opener, see LAUREN, pg. 8

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thank you to the person who damaged my vehicle. Patsy Lassiter Mechanicsville

I experienced another incident of a person hitting my car in a parking lot and was faced with $1,500 damage when I came out of a store. When I took my vehicle to the insurance inspector for a repair estimate, the adjuster informed me that of the six cars he had seen that morning three were hit and runs and that the problem is increasing everywhere. Deputy T.S. Layman of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office was at the body shop on another matter when I talked to him about the incident. He took it upon himself to gather information and called me from the store where he had been reviewing the security tapes to see if he could find the culprit. I would have been able to help him if I could have recalled the exact time and other details when I was there last Saturday evening and if I could have located my receipt, the information would have been handy. However, Deputy Layman went to extended length and effort to assist me and his goal was to not only find the vehicle and owner that hit me but find evidence of a crime so that these frequent hit and runs can be dealt with. I was awed at the officer’s diligence in this matter and his concern for citizen safety. Thank you to him and no

Praising quality of county firefighters It’s not the way you want to determine the quality of firefighting protection in our community! My son and his family recently experienced a house fire. The Mechanicsville and Henry Companies responded. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Rec Center, Bon Secours partner for health fair MECHANICSVILLE — Cool Spring Recreation Center and Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center are partnering together to offer a community health fair, “Get Connected For Good Health, which will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville. Bon Secours will have volunteers on-site to help assess and discuss nutrition, perform health diagnostics,and offer health screenings. Jazzercise demonstrations will be done every hour on the half hour and Recreation Center trainers will be on hand to answer fitness questions. Bon Secours also will pro-

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scored four points and realized a dream. When Lauren couldn’t continue to contribute as a player, she assumed an assistant coaching position on the bench, but the inspiration she provided went far beyond offensive and defensive strategies. Fifteen months after Lauren

Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center [T-TAC] at Virginia Commonwealth University; Sam Hulcher, self-advocate; and Stephanie Kim, a Hanover county parent; will discuss their experiences with, and knowledge of, inclusion of students with various disabilities in the general education environment. The meeting will get underway at 7 p.m. at the Hanover County School Board

began her battle, it ended quietly Friday, April 10, as news broke of her passing. I’m sure there are countless other heroic struggles that never garner headlines, but all of us are fortunate to remember Lauren, her struggle and her lasting contribution. She often spoke of a future cure for her terminal disease and raised millions of dollars for cancer research in her final months.

And Lauren’s death is more than just a footnote soon forgotten like countless other passings ignored as life goes on. Her spirit, tenacity and composure as she struggled against insurmountable odds to accomplish a dream sends a message to all of us. In her final days, Lauren urged supporters to continue to donate to her Layup4Lauren fund to fight pediatric cancer.

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ters, Asia Ingram and Ambria Ingram, and her niece, Amir Massenburg, joined the effort, volunteering for the walk. This year, for the first time, they organized a new fundraiser called “Coins for Colitis.” Sloan Minor, a member of the Interact Club at Lee-Davis High School, also is helping to head the fundraiser. Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis diseases are painful, medically incurable and attack the digestive system. The diseases affect 1.6 million Americans, including 80,000 children, according to the Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis website. As of Monday, April 20, the Coins for Colitis fundraiser runs for a week at Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School. Teachers at the two Mechanicsville schools are placing buckets in their classrooms and asking students to donate any loose change. “We’re giving teachers buckets or teachers are going to have buckets and people

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals EVERLENIA BOISSEAU Everlenia Boisseau, of Richmond, departed this life February 22, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Evelyn L. Boisseau-Graves (Sylvester A. Graves Sr.); brothers, Edward J. Boisseau Jr. and Sylvester Graves Jr. of Richmond; sister, Melody G. Joyner (Reginald) of Mechanicsville; nieces, Turfona Evelyn Womack, Vina Evelyn Graves and Alieah Evelyn Joyner; nephew, McKyle Dickerson; greatniece, Jada Everlenia Ross; and

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JEAN BOWYER Jean C. Bowyer, 66, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully, on Sunday, April 12, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Louise Oliver; nephew, David Groome; and granddaughter, Kirsten Caroline Bowyer. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Raymond H.

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treasured the worship services and fellowship with members of Hillcrest Baptist Church. A celebration of her life and funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Hillcrest Baptist Church at 11342 Hillcrest Road in Hanover. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery at 4000 Pilots Lane in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Massey Cancer Center or the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www. WoodyFuneralHomeAtlee. com. Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, at 9271 Shady Grove Road was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT CASTELVECCHI Robert Paul Sr. “Bobby” passed away on April 14, 2015. He was 53 years old. Bobby was an active member of Fife Company 4 Volunteer Fire and Rescue in Goochland County and served as a Firefighter/ Medic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank G. Jr. and Anne R. Castelvecchi; his grandparents; his son, John W. Shonts Jr.; and his niece, Jennifer Studebaker. He leaves to celebrate his life his wife of 21 years, Margaret “Peggy” Fannin; two sons, Anthony L. Castelvecchi (Emily) of Mechanicsville and Robert P. Castelvecchi Jr. of Chesterfield; two daughters, Anne M. Bloomberg (David) of San Ramon, California, and Catherine M. Giardino (Ben) of Goochland; a daughter-inlaw, Nicole Melton (David) of Maidens; his East Coast daughter, Jennifer Morris (Scott) of Goochland; 15 adored grandchildren; four brothers and a sister, Frank Castelvecchi III (Peggy) of

Montpelier, John Castelvecchi (Jane) of Mechanicsville, Anne Marie Friesen (Kenneth) of Mechanicsville, Frederick Castelvecchi (Kaye) of Mechanicsville and David Castelvecchi (Susan) of Midlothian; his father and mother-in-law, William and Mary Fannin of Newport News; two sisters-in-law, Theresa Altland (Rodney) of Henrico and Barbara Studebaker (Robert) of Yorktown; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues. A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Fife Company 4 Volunteer Fire and Rescue at 2397 HadensvilleFife Road in Goochland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Fife Company 4 Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 261, Goochland, VA 23063.

ANNIE DUNKUM, Annie H. Dunkum, 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 16, 2015. She was born on October 16, 1927, in Brookneal. She is survived by her son, Charles, and daughter-in-law, Connie Dunkum, of Midlothian. Annie was preceded in death by her parents, Maury and Mae Howard; her husband, Edwin Wilson Dunkum; and brothers, E.C. Howard and James W. Howard. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed in Washington Memorial Park at Sandston. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee Davis Road was in charge of arrangements. Donations may be made to the Walnut Grove Baptist Church Building Fund or the East Hanover

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HARRIETTE EDWARDS Harriette Koch Edwards, 77, of Ashland, passed away on April 12, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Bill and Ruby Koch; and the widow of Russell “RC” Edwards. She is survived by her sons, Ricky Edwards (Lee) and Rusty Edwards (Wanda); grandchildren, Afton Edwards, Lindsey Edwards and Sara Salvato (Stephen); and her greatgranddaughter, Lily Salvato. Harriette was raised at the Snow White Inn, the family restaurant. She continued cooking the famous navy bean soup for friends and family after the restaurant closed. She was a member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. Harriette loved and deeply cherished her three granddaughters, great-granddaughter and her grandson-in-law. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed at Kenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kenwood UMC music ministry, 11208 Elmont Rd., Ashland VA 23005 or Lee-Davis High School Food Pantry, Attn: Sara Salvato, 7052 Mechanicsville Tpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Online condolences can be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

DOROTHEA GAINES Dorothea P. Gaines, 71, of Mechanicsville, departed this life April 11, 2015. She see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey H. Gaines Jr.; and parents, Sarah E. and Alfred L. Puller Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory devoted sister, Delores M. James; devoted nephew, L. Na’eem S. Akbar (Mary); nieces and nephew, Virginia Lowe (Joe), Shelia Hopkins (Evans) and Larry Webster (Shelia); and a host of stepchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at noon Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 8175 Pleasant Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery. March Funeral Home at 2110 E. Laburnum Avenue in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

JOSEPH GODFREY Joseph Marion Godfrey Jr., 45, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was preceded in EE E L 00 TH 38,5 $2

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JOHN GRIFFITH John Ervin Griffith, 84, beloved father and husband, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17, 2015, in Richmond. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Leslie Griffith; mother, Esther Elizabeth (Wieder) Griffith;

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family: wife, Mary Anne Harris of 60 years; and three children. He has six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2015, at St. James the Less Episcopal Church at 125 Beverly Road in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, make contributions to St. James the Less Choir and Interfaith Free Clinic.

ARTHUR HOUGH Arthur Alan Hough, affectionately known as “Buddy” to his loved ones, passed away in the early morning of April 14, 2015, at Memorial Regional Medical Center in

Mechanicsville, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Hough and Grace Sogren Hough, and a brother, Doug. He leaves behind his loving wife, Patricia; sister, Charlene; daughters, Carrie Janin and Mary Pat Hough; a daughter, Wendy Gibson and her husband, Alan; a stepson, Robert Head; a stepdaughter, Colleen Rachel, and her husband Jason; and 10 grandchildren. Buddy was born on July 9, 1943, in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He served five years in the Marine Corps, piloting both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, including the Huey Cobra (AH-1G), C-117 and T-28. He

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for himself and his team. At his retirement Buddy received recognition for his work from general officers and commanders across the globe. Buddy was an avid photographer and leaves behind many beautiful images of his travels as well as everyday life. He also was a cat enthusiast and his faithful companion Rocky was a favorite photography subject. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville. Interment with military honors followed at 1:30 p.m. in Quantico National Cemetery at Triangle, Virginia. He was loved by all who knew him.

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MARGARETTA McCOMAS Margaretta “Missy” Michele McComas, 52, a Quinton resident for 15 years, passed due to an extended illness. Missy was born in Richmond, worked for The Ville and GPM investments (FasMart) for 25 years. Missy is survived by her husband, Dave McComas, whom she married in 2008, her daughter, Debra Angelica Gibson (Richard Edward Jr.) of King and Queen; her brothers, Jefferson Herring see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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her children, Steven Edward (Cathy), William David (Cheryl) and Katherine Gail (Scott Willis); grandchildren, Jessica Holdaway, Rachel, Taylor, Benjamin, Emma and David Dawg; her sister, June Gibbs (Thomas); and her brother, Robert Dodson (Betsy). Leona was an avid seamstress and she loved her grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015, at Nelsen Funeral Home, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the Hanover Humane Society or the ALS Association. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

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SIDNEY STANLEY Sidney Judson Stanley, 80, of Old Church, passed away peacefully at home with his family Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Foster Stanley. Jud is survived by his two children, Sidney Stanley (Catherine) and Beth Wilson (Jimmy); six grandsons, Lucas, Jacob, Alex, Nicholas, Phillip and Grant; one brother, Tommy Stanley; two sisters, Randy Powell and Joyce Stoffie; and many other loving relatives. Jud is an eightyear veteran in the military serving in Korea and Japan. He attended school in Madison County and the University of Maryland. Jud was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1959. He was a NCO in charge of Classified Section. Jud sustained a T9 spinal cord injury as the result of a Jeep overturning while working on a classified assignment. He was Past State Commander,

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Over the past 10 years, the two nonprofits have raised more than $175,000 for Hanover County’s citizen with disabilities.

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Strawberry Faire PHHS students to fill streets accepted into around R-MC all-county orchestra who have not attended are encouraged to come to this year’s event and start a tradiASHLAND – The 34th tion. Ashland Strawberry Faire will The Ashland Strawberry be presented from Faire will feature 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. over 300 vendors of Saturday, June 6, arts and crafts, as on the streets surwell as Ashland and rounding RandolphHanover businesses. Macon College in Nonprofits and civic Ashland. groups also take The Faire is The star of the part. described as one Strawberry Faire Two stages will of the area’s largest be set up with live charitable events. entertainment. There is no entrance fee. Also planned are a Kid Since 1982, people from Zone, animals, face painting, near and far have made the Faire a family tradition. Those see FAIRE, pg. 24

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The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a day filled with fun activities for the entire family as shown in this photo from 2013.

‘The Hunting Ground’ set for April 28 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Randolph-Macon College will present “The Hunting Ground” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Ashland Theater at 205 England St. in Ashland. “The Hunting Ground” presents an exposé of sexual assault on U.S. campuses, institutional cover-ups and the social toll on victims and their families. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with opening remarks see HUNTING, pg. 24

Outdoor fish and wildlife themed art exhibition to be presented on Saturday Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MONTPELIER – “Art & Music on the Green,” an outdoor fish and wildlife themed art exhibition featuring sculpture and artwork from internationally renowned artists David Turner and Barrie Kaufman, will be presented from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education at

17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. Music will be provided by The TRADOC U.S. Army Band Jazz Ensemble. Vendors will be on-site with food and drinks. There is no charge for admission. For more information or directions to the Center, visit www.montpeliercenter.org or call 804-883-7378.

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SHLAND — Brent Idleman of the Fine Art Department at Patrick Henry High School has announced the students who have been accepted into the All-County Orchestra. They are: Meade Reihl,

Jaclyn Bosse, Haley Lavach, Erin Coleman. Clare Suess, Chelsea Harris, Missy Yeong, Rachel Beatty, Brianna Grooms. Tiffany Harris, Max Cook, Kassidy Lee, Laura Roberson, Caroline Quigley. Noah Smith, Sydney Allen, Nate Miles, Brandt Hicks and Jamie Doyle.

‘Paws for Cause’ film festival has alien theme Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Hanover Humane will be hosting its first annual “Paws for Cause” Costume Film Festival on Friday, May 1, at the Ashland Theatre at 205 England St. in Ashland. Doors open to the public at 7 p.m. with the film, “Mars Attacks,” beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door. Those planning to attend

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Costume Contest and win prizes. Attendees also are urged to dress their pets for the event. A Photo Booth will be see ALIEN, pg. 24

Tech student from Ashland helps create field of dreams for Clifton Forge Little League Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BLACKSBURG – Sarah Walker of Ashland is among 15 third-year architecture students from Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies that have been working throughout the academic year to

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complete a sports complex for the Little League in Clifton Forge In 2013-2014, the class, known as the design/buildLAB (http://www. designbuildlab.org), created the Sharon Fieldhouse (http://www.designbuildlab.org/gallery-2/sharon-fieldhouse/) house at the Col. Tom Dotson Park in

eastern Alleghany County, and now, this year’s cohort is working with the community to design and build two new baseball fields, dugouts and a press box at the site. The enhanced facilities created through the work of two consecutive years of the class will allow Col. Dotson

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2015 Grammy-nominated Mechanicsville native Tim Menzies $7.50 per ticket. moved to Nashville in 1980 and Tickets may be signed his first publishing contract purchased online at in 1985. He has played guitar and hillcresthanover.org or sung on records by Kenny Rogers, at Hillcrest Baptist Church Tammy Wynette, Waylon and Willie. (804) 730-1500. Artists who have recorded Tim’s Come, bring your family songs include George Jones, Reba and friends, and be McEntire, Shenandoah, Randy blessed by Tim’s music Travis, Toby Keith, Martina McBride, and message-in-song from Josh Turner, and many others. his first Christian album.

Silent Auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Anchor Baptist Church at 8026 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The dinner and auction are being held to raise funds for a mission trip to Africa. Tickets may be purchased by calling the church office at 804-7465396 or online at http://www. anchorbaptistmva.com. The price is $5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. The Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the Pavilion. For more information, call 804338-8697. Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Cool Springs Baptist Church are joining forces for a Health Fair at the Cool Spring Recreational Center from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free public event will be held at 9283 Atlee Station Road in Mechanicsville and feature screenings, personal trainers, dietitians and Bon Secours experts to address prevention and wellness options. Movin’ ManiaTM, a Bon Secours healthy kids initiative, will offer health education and entertainment. For more information, call 804-746-0801 or visit coolspringrec.org.

The Conduit’s Spring Swap & Shop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. An outreach effort of Life of Hope Ministry, the Conduit endeavors to “touch lives with hope by meeting needs through shared resources.” Clothing, footwear and accessories are available free of charge for men, women, teens, children and infants. All are welcome to participate in this event. Although swapping is not required, participants are encouraged to donate items they no longer need on the day of or prior to the event. Items set out for distribution have been mended and laundered. Any items received the day of the swap that are in need of repair or are unlaundered will be set aside for the next Swap scheduled for the fall. For more information, or those wishing to volunteer to help or make a donation before the event, contact lifeofhopeministry@ gmail.com.

Sunday, April 26 The Hanover County Historical Society will welcome historian Ashley Luskey of the National Park Service at

ax submissions to calendar to 804-730-0476, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com or mail to 6400 Mechanicsville Tpk., Mechanicsville VA 23111. Deadline is 3 p.m. Friday 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.

2:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. Luskey’s presentation, “Women of Richmond During the Civil War,” will explore the experiences and hardships faced by civilians in the Confederacy’s capital city. For more information, call Joe O’Connor at 804779-2996. The HCHS website is www.hanoverhistorical.org. Oak Grove Baptist Church Gospel Music Celebration will be held at 3 p.m. at Hamilton Holmes Middle School gymnasium at 18444 King William Rd. in King William, featuring Epworth United Methodist Church Choir, Linwood Smith and Cora Harvey Armstrong. Admission is $7 for adults and $2 for children ages 12 and under. For more information, contact Deacon Arthur Dandridge Jr. at 804-647-1435.

Wednesday, April 29 The Chester Garden Club will present a standard home flower show and garden tour from 2 to 6 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s show is entitled

“Celebrating Spring in Chester” and features three homes and two gardens in Chester. Garden club members will be in each of the gardens to answer questions. There will be designs created by garden club members in each of the homes on the tour. Horticulture and educational exhibits will be displayed at the Chester Methodist Church, where refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any Chester Garden Club member or by contacting Melissa Ray at 804-7784647 or by e-mailing your request to ChestergardenclubVA@gmail. com.

Thursday, April 30 Support in Difficult Times will be held 7 to 8 p.m. on the last Thursday of every month at The Main Channel office at 6130 B Mechanicsville Turnpike in the Hedrick building. Leaders are Steve Saunders, M.Ed., 804-405-5216, and Celie Thomas, M.Ed., 804432-1109. There is no charge and meetings are open to the public. Registration by phone is requested. www.themainchannel.net.

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The Stonewall Jackson Boosters Club will sponsor its 6th Annual Booster Bonanza from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Stonewall Jackson Middle School at 8021 Lee-Davis Road in Mechanicsville. The fundraiser will benefit the academic, athletic and artistic development of all of the school’s students. A family-friendly event, all Hanover County residents, businesses, independent consultants and entrepreneurs are see CALENDAR, pg. 19

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invited to attend. For more information, go to http://sjmsboosters.blogspot.com/. A Live and Silent Auction will get underway at 7 p.m.

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Unknown suspect stole items on Atlee Ridge Road.

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Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show slated to beneﬁt Wounded Warrior Programs Staff Report news@mechlocal.com VFW 9808’s 6th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show to benefit Wounded Warrior Programs of Hunter Holmes McGuire V.A. Hospital and Fisher House will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. Register car/truck/motor-

cycle for $12 with all spectators admitted free. Vendors needed: $20/space rental 10x10 w/table. First and second place trophies awarded in seven classes, plus VFW Commander’s Choice and People’s Choice trophies. The day will include family fun, food, door prizes, vendors and events, K9 handlers, McGruff, Ident-A-Kid IDs, Fire/EMS demos, blood sugar

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‘Name That Tune’ Jazz Dinner to be presented next Thursday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Hanover High School Band Boosters will be presenting a Jazz Dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, in the HHS Commons. The menu will feature a hot potato bar with toppings, salad, drink and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by the HHS Jazz Band and Ensemble with a “Name That Tune” contest featuring a variety of music from the 1930s to the present.

Robertson to address Tavern Speaker Series Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Dr. James I. Robertson Jr., a pre-eminent Civil War authority, will be the keynote speaker at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30, for

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and an awards ceremony. In addition, two honored heroes and Dr. Stephen Bickston from VCU will attend the event to share their personal experiences with the diseases. There also will be a “recognition row” along the walk route displaying signs with photos of the honoree for each team that raises $2,500, or reaches the MVP level. Asia Ingram, Ambria Ingram and Amir Massenburg are members of the Global Youth Service Day Coalition’s planning committee. Their participation in the coalition has enabled them to successfully merge the Take Steps Walk in Richmond with Global Youth Service Day, effectively bringing heightened awareness to Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis diseases. “Global Youth Service Day is the biggest service weekend a year … that all kids all over the world they do a service. It’s April 17, 18 and 19,” Karen

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MECHANICSVILLE — After changing their name from To Be Found to Hot Air Affair and replacing band members until they found what they considered to be the right fit, local Mechanicsville band Hot Air Affair has landed a spot in the final round of XL102’s Local Exposure contest. The reward for the overall winner is a chance to play at XL102’s first-ever Big Field Day along with well known artists Passion Pit and Incubus. The six-member band includes Lee-Davis High School senior Emma Oakley (songwriter and rhythm guitar), Lee-Davis High School senior David Boyle (lead guitar), home school high school graduate Bell Germain (singer, keyboard and guitar), Lee-Davis High School senior Mason Lloyd (saxophone, guitar and singer), Lee-Davis

MECHANICSVILLE – In honor of Earth Day, Washington Henry Elementary School’s PTA Go Green Committee will be hosting its 6th annual Earth Day Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, at the rear of the campus and in the bus loop. The school is located at Shady Grove Road and Washington Henry Road in Mechanicsville. School administrators, faculty, staff and students made a commitment to the environment seven years ago and they said they continue to make Photo courtesy of Dawn Neher strides every day. They said they Washington Henry Elementary School will continue a tradition see WHES, pg. 26

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has two wonderful pets available to a good home. Coco, 397398, is a 3-year-old female pitbull/boxer. She has been spayed, has had her first set of vaccines, and is Heartworm positive. Coco was brought to the shelter earlier this month. She is such a sweetheart. She gets along great with people but does not like hyper dogs jumping on her. Coco is in the process of being treated for heartworms. If adopted, she will need the remainder of this treatment to be given. Please feel free to ask the kennel for more details. These two kittens are in needs of homes. Their numbers are 398547 and 398548. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of the year again. Kitten season is upon us. Hanover County Animal Control has several sweet kittens that need a forever home. They have a variety of male and female and younger and older. These little guys would love to come home with you today. For more information on these two great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 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/.

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preliminary plans down to a final design. This spring, fabrication is underway on the Virginia Tech campus while a contractor prepares the site. On this project, grading the site is crucial, as two baseball fields are overlaid on the hilly landscape. Different size fields will accommodate the varying ages of children who will play on them, ranging from small children playing Tball to older children in the Little League. For this year’s project, the majority of the construction phase will take place on campus, and the elements will be

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$100 will earn a Take Steps T-shirt, $250 will earn a Take Steps grocery tote, $500 will earn a Take Steps water bottle, $1,000 will earn a Take Steps sweatshirt or gym bag, $2,500 will earn a Takes Steps zip-up jacket or fleece blanket, $5,000 will earn a Take Steps beach chair, and $10,000 will earn a Fitbit or a Nutribullet. But gifts are only a part of the reward that comes from helping with the Crohn’s and Colitis Take Steps Walk in Richmond. “I feel like I was helping

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beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Hanover Humane Society. For more information, email Hanover Humane at info@hanoverhumanesociety.

org. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity located at 12190 Washington Highway in Ashland. In addition to offering private boarding and groom-

ing services for dogs and cats, the Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties.

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are a celebration event on June 13, and will officially wrap up the fundraiser at the end of June. “Our strategic plan gets after three core focus areas: youth development, healthy living and social responsibility,” said Atlee Station Family YMCA executive director Andrew Dyson when discussing the facility’s Annual Campaign aimed at raising $40,000. “We are “’more than a gym, we are a cause.’ ” Atlee Station’s YMCA begins its yearly campaign with a staff phase that runs from October to November. During the staff phase, employees that want to donate can choose to provide a portion of their paycheck to their local YMCA. Thus far, the Atlee Station Family YMCA staff has managed to raise almost $5,000. From the staff phase the campaign moves into the board phase. The Atlee YMCA board, which consists of 10 members, has raised almost $13,000 for this year’s campaign. After the board phase, the annual campaign progresses to

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the major gifts phase, allowing people in the community to offer a monetary donation to the facility. At the core of the annual campaign is the last phase, the community phase. Atlee Station Family YMCA has 16 team leaders with a goal to raise $10,000 of the $40,000 target. But money is not at the heart of the campaign. The main focus of Atlee Station’s campaign is sending kids to summer camp.

Atlee Station YMCA is partnering with the Patrick Henry YMCA in Ashland to try to send about 15 kids per week to the summer camp. “Kids are where we wanted to spend our focus, youth development,” Dyson said. At summer camp, kids are provided with positive role models and structured programs that help them adopt a healthier lifestyle and stay active. “We really want our campaigners not to focus on the

dollar amount. We want them to focus on the relationship,” Dyson said. “Tell the story of the YMCA, share your story and find out why other people are passionate. We want them to focus on each team sending

[at least] eight kids to one week of camp.” In 2014, the Atlee YMCA gave out about $48,000 in gifts of membership and donations, while the community raised $25,000 to keep the facility from closing. This year, the Atlee YMCA has budgeted for almost $50,000 towards financial assistance and membership. The Atlee YMCA board and leadership came to the $40,000 annual campaign goal by setting their sights on future development. “This time this past summer we were trying to revitalize Atlee Station and this [the campaign] is basically the next steps that we were telling the community that we needed to take place in order to build Atlee to where it needed to be in the community,” said Charlotte Dean, YMCA of Greater Richmond director of marketing and communications. “We continue to need

the community to rally behind this and the annual campaign is a great way that the community can show their support for us.” Of the $40,000 that the Atlee Station Family YMCA hopes to raise, $1,500 will go toward swimming lessons for kids in the area and about $22,000 to go toward getting kids to camp throughout the see Y, pg. 26

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A Taste of Hanover continues to grow each year and is said to highlight “the very best in culinary delights and libations from some of the area’s finest restaurateurs, caterers and chefs.” Hanover Arc and HCSS’s goal is to raise $25,000 individuals with disabilities. The funds raised will improve the lives children, adults and their families by providing services and support to help with adaptive equipment, respite care, recreational and educational programs along with financial assistance to live independently. The event depends on community donors and sponsors. Each vendor donates food, beverages, staffing and time. Local businesses and private individuals donate items to be used for the Mystery Gift raffle and Silent Auction, which takes place during the event. Last year, well over 400 people attended. All vendors receive gifts of

appreciation along with publicity throughout community announcements. Awards will be presented in three categories: Best Taste, Best Dessert and Best Display. Winners receive will a oneof-a-kind award plaque along with other tokens of thanks. Hanover Arc and HCSS representatives said they “truly value the support, not only for the individuals in need, but for the community at large. If you would like to helping with A Taste of Hanover this year this year with either a sponsorship, auction donation or food/libation vendor contact Elisabeth Cannon, event coordinator for Hanover Arc, at Info@hanoverarc.org.” Hanover Arc and Hanover Community Support Services welcome inquiries about services provided and volunteer opportunities. To learn more about Hanover Arc, go to www. hanoverarc.org, call 804-7982400, email info@hanoverarc. org , follow on Facebook or mail P.O. Box 91 Ashland, VA 23005.

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entire summer. Atlee Station also is working on an after school child care site. Activities planned for the June 13 celebration event have not yet been finalized, according to Dyson, but the Atlee YMCA would like the occasion to act as a community awareness event. “We want to do an event that opens it up to the branch and allows everybody to come

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shared resources.” Clothing, footwear and accessories are available free of charge for men, women, teens,

together to participate in a healthy activity. Bring the family, get involved, bring your neighbors.” he said. Volunteering is another way that the Atlee community can get involved in the local YMCA in a big way. During the summer, people can volunteer for the YMCA’s swimming lesson program, and, in the fall, community members can volunteer to take kids back to school shopping, or donate backpacks and supplies. “I came on board here at

Atlee in October [2014] and, there were no volunteers, no annual giving,” Dyson said. “I look at where we are now, the work that the volunteers have put in, the passion that those guys have, the stories that they have told, the programs that we have grown and developed since then is just absolutely amazing.” One of the biggest challenges facing the Atlee Station Family YMCA, according to Dyson, is awareness. The idea behind the YMCA is that it is

not just a facility where community members can come to work out, it is a facility where people can meet up, interact and engage in their community. “The whole purpose is for the campaign and to spread awareness that we are in it and the more people that know we are in the Annual Campaign hopefully more people who haven’t heard the story will come forward and want to support the YMCA,” said Dean.

There are activities planned for all age groups. Broken Road Farm Petting Zoo will be bringing over 50 animals to pet and learn about. The Copper Line Farm Horses will be available for $2 per ride. The much-anticipated

Recycled Fashion Show will again be hosted by Bargain Boutique & Giggle Me Green. Over 30 activities and crafts are scheduled, as well as live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors and craftsmen. The theme of the Earth

Day event is “be there or be reduced, reused or recycled!” This event is presented free of charge. Those interested in becoming a vendor, sponsor or volunteer need to email WHESGoGreen@hotmail.com.

children and infants. All are welcome to participate in this event. Although swapping is not required, participants are encouraged to donate items they no longer need on the day

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be set aside for the next Swap scheduled for the fall. For more information, or those wishing to volunteer to help or make a donation before the event, contact lifeofhopeministry@gmail.com.

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by Governor Mark Warner and served on sub-committee for the state cemeteries. He was appointed by Governors Allen, Gilmore and Warner to the Board of Trustees, Virginia War Memorial, served in 14th year, served in nine years as first vice chairman, assisted in the formation of the Virginia War Memorial Educational Foundation and served as chairman and currently on the Board of Directors. Jud was a member of Masonic Lodge for 46 years. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Bennett Funeral Home West Chapel, 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. Interment followed at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers,

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two other winning bands are The Hoodoos and Big Mama Shakes. A fourth finalist will be selected via an online vote from the group of bands that did not make the finals during the first round of the contest. “We were the underdog [at the competition] because we are a younger band. Sometimes people don’t take us seriously because of our age, but I am glad that we have started young and are getting these awesome experiences so early!,” songwriter and rhythm guitarist Oakley said. “[Winning] was a complete surprise! We were all pleased with our performance but we were blown away by our competition as well!” What began as a mutual love for video games like Rockband and Guitar Hero has evolved into a six-person band that has played shows in Virginia, in Washington, D.C., and at The National in Richmond. When they were younger, Gremain and Oakley played in a local youth praise band until

SOPHIE STIDHAM Sophie Duling Stidham, 54, of Hanover, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. Sophie was a teacher’s aide for Hanover County Public Schools and was an insurance agent. She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle W. Duling; and brother, Ronald W. Duling. She is survived by her husband, Keith S. Stidham; father, Warren S. Duling; brother, Michael W. Duling (Patricia); sister, Ann D. Loving (Donald); several nieces and nephew; and her canine companion and baby, Little Girl. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Slash Christian Church at 11353 Mt. Hermon Road in Ashland. Interment they got together with Boyle to pursue their musical interests outside of the church. The three have remained the core members of the band throughout band mate replacements, and the group now features a saxophone player, a drummer and a bass player. After finding it hard to market and brand the name To Be Found, the band stumbled upon the new name Hot Air Affair while flipping through a travel book during a name brainstorming session. “It caught our eye and got thrown into the mix of several other ideas but eventually won out because of its catchiness,” Oakley said. Hot Air Affair then developed their logo, which features the alchemical symbol for air as the “A” in “Air” of Hot Air Affair. The band has t-shirts and tank tops available for purchase for $10 each. The shirts are bright blue and feature the band’s name on the back and their logo on the front. Hot Air Affair’s songwriting and music provides them an outlet to share their passion

was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Music Department at Slash Christian Church. Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.

CURTIS SUTPHIN JR. Curtis M. Sutphin Jr., 77, of Henrico, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Louise Sutphin (Abrams); and his father, Curtis M. Sutphin Sr. Curtis was a sheet metal fabricator for Brown & Root and Hudson Sheet Metal, and also served honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1961. He is survived by his wife, June Dickerson Sutphin; children, Charlene Silva of New Kent, Curtis with others and grow their musical talent. “Music has done everything for me,” Oakley said. “It’s taken me to new places, introduced me to new people, given me something to be passionate about, and comforted me. It does so much more than even that.” Although the band has graced the stage of The National, which has hosted such names as The Gaslight Anthem, Soja and The Red Hot Chili Peppers, the potential opportunity to play at XL102’s Big Field Day would be the highlight of their music careers to date. But for Hot Air Music it’s not the size of the venue they care much about, but the experience of performing their original music for a live audience. “Seeing your song as the final product, playing it on stage for the first time and seeing how the crowd reacts to it, that’s by far the most rewarding part [of being in a band],” Boyle said. When Hot Air Affair first learned it has been selected

M. Sutphin III of Richmond, Cheryl Sutphin of Henrico, William Sutphin of Danville, Lynda Hudson of Florida, Leslye Hosier of Florida, and Lori Dillon of King William; grandchildren, William Silva, Lee Silva, Bernard Silva III and Michelle Posenau; numerous great-grandchildren; and siblings, Janice Maybee of Florida and Charlotte Briere of Hanover. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 21, between 6 and 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23231, where services will be held Wednesday, April 22, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Special Olympics of Virginia at 3212 Skipwith Road, Suite 100, Richmond, Va. 23294. Online

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to compete in XL102’s Local Exposure contest, they did not have much time to prepare before the competition. Now that they have won a spot in the final contest however, the band is preparing some surprises for the show. Whether they win the overall contest or not, Hot Air Affair will continue to play and enjoy the art of making music. The band plans to start track-

ing their first extended play (EP) on the Saturday following the Local Exposure contest. For additional information about XL102’s Local Exposure contest visit http:// www.xl102richmond.com/ features/local-exposure-341/. For more information about “Hot Water Music” visit http:// hotairaffairmusic.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/ HotAirAffairMusic.

ERNEST TERRY Ernest M. Terry, of Ashland, went to be with his Lord Monday, April 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie B. and Annie Lee Terry; brother, John P. Terry; and sister, Lereve T. Jones. He is survived by his nieces and nephews; his adopted son, Thomas M. Reichert Jr. and wife Sherri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Taylorsville Baptist Church in Doswell. Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery. Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements. Ernest was a beloved staff member of the Monaghan Funeral Home family.

FRANK WILLSON Frank Congdon Willson, 86, of Ashland, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015. He was a retired truck driver with over 40 years of service working for AT Associated Transport. He was a member of Teamsters Local #592, and a member of Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruby Queen Willson; daughters, Jo Nell K. Willson and Donna R. Womack; five grandchildren, Karen, Maranda, Jayson, Jo Nellie and Brooke; six greatgrandchildren; brother, James Willson; and beloved pet dog, see OBITUARIES, pg. 32

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you are saying that I, a 17year-old, do not have enough mental ability to handle difficult issues, that I don’t have the ability to look at two sides of an issue and make an informed decision on my own,” Verham said. Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, superintendent of schools, said the perception that these policies were only recently amended or shared with educators is inaccurate. She said the policies are contained in an annual opening day manual provided to all teachers. “The policies which have been enumerated this evening … are a part of that annual opening school manual. This process is not new,” Wilson said. In other matters, Hanover County is updating its Career and Technical Education program to meet increasing demands for career-centered education curricula. The Hanover Specialty Center has been the target of much discussion in the past months, and Dr. Michael Gill,

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it,” he said. Harris thanked the budget staff for untold hours of work in preparing this year’s budget. “I could not have made my recommendation nearly as sound to you without all of their efforts,” he told the board. Dr. Jamelle Wilson, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, also expressed thanks for her portion of the budget that represents 45 percent of the total budget and a large chunk of its local funding. The approved five-year plan provides $28.5 million for long-term capital needs, including building upgrades,

assistant superintendent of instructional leadership, presented a proposed redesign of the current facility located at Hanover High School. The center was created a decade ago and the plan is designed to update and improve the facilities. The new plan involves two components — a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy and a Health Science Specialty Center. While the STEM Academy would function largely as activities at the center currently operate, the Health Science Specialty Center would offer full-time training for students at the Specialty Center. The Health Science Specialty would include a fouryear full immersion center. Students would be recruited from all areas and students who were best qualified would become Hanover High School students. “That represents a significant change to current practices,” Gill said. “None of the current offering at the Hanover Specialty Center would be eliminated.” The program is based on

existing offerings and three post-secondary options, including students who wish to begin careers immediately upon graduation. Some courses offered at the STEM Academy would be electronics, emergency services and food service. Gill said the redesign would accommodate changing career paths that are evolving that include the Health Services industry. “It would allow us to apply for a Virginia Governor’s STEM Academy Designation,” Gill said. Gill said initial course offerings in the Health Science Center would concentrate on health subject matter, but would still meet diploma requirements. “We want to be able to accept as many students as possible. We’re looking at the range of about 360 students. Some minimal standards will need to be established,” Gill said. Wilson said there are staffing implications for the proposed courses and future considerations will be required.

technology enhancements and buses. As part of the budget proposal, the supervisors also approved a revised Human Resources policy that changes the county’s employee evaluation system from a three- to five-point system. There was one opposing vote to the board’s approval of compensation for board members. Henry District representative Sean Davis held firm on his commitment to not increase supervisor compensation. “I just couldn’t support that. Many of my constituents cannot vote themselves a 2 percent pay increase,” Davis said. The automatic raise was frozen last year at Davis’ request when he served as board chair.

Chickahominy supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek said this year’s budget is an indicator of an economic trend that is on the up-tick. “I am pleased to see that our community and our county is on a road to financial recovery, and certainly our projections are looking good this year, and we have some reason to think that, looking at the five-year plan, those projections continue to be positive,” she said. Kelly-Wiecek said the final budget is the result of good working relationships. “This is the result of a very collaborative process,” she said. “It’s a collaborative process with public safety, schools and many other departments that are based on a discussion of need.”

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he marriage of Amanda Dawn Griffin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lane Griffin, to Todd Alexander Frost, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Frost, Jr. all of Mechanicsville, Virginia, took place on February 21, 2015, at Gethsemane Church of Christ at 4:00 in the afternoon. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Virginia Hall and the late Mr. L.C. Hall Jr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Griffin Sr. The groom is the grandson of Mrs. Thelma Luttrell and the late Mr. Lester A. Luttrell and the late Mr. and Mrs. William Frost Sr. The bride wore a layered chiffon ball gown with a fitted, beaded bodice. She topped it off with her grandmother’s mink stole. Mrs. Shannon S. Gray, cousin of the bride, was Matron of Honor. The bridesmaids were Mrs. Marie Bryant, Ms. Lynn Pearson, Mrs. Megan Mitchell, Mrs. Lisa Shock and Ms. Crystal Hayes, all friends of the bride. Miss Kelsey Hall, cousin of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. Mr. Frost served as his son’s best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Travis Frost, brother of the groom, Mr. Lance Ingram, cousin of the groom, Mr. Daryl Sklar, Mr. Scott Montgomery and Mr. Kyle Whiteside, all friends of the groom. Master Cole Frost and

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REBECCA MOYER and LUCAS STANLEY to be united in marriage in July s. Virginia Stanley of Mechanicsville, Virginia, is pleased to announce the engagement of her son, Lucas Cole Stanley, to Rebecca Paige Moyer, daughter of Michelle and Scott Moyer of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Mr. Stanley is the grandson of Grace and Dan Porte of Richmond, Virginia, and the late Shirley and Sidney (Jud) Stanley, previously of Mechanicsville, Virginia. Miss Moyer is the grand-

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MR. and MRS. TODD ALEXANDER FROST the former Amanda Dawn Griffin Master Tyler Frost, sons of the groom, were junior groomsmen. Miss Elise Pittman was guest book attendant. A luncheon to honor the bridesmaids was held at The Jefferson Hotel on Saturday, February 7, 2015. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s par-

ents, was held at Roma’s Italian Restaurant in Mechanicsville. The reception, following the ceremony, was held at Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen. The couple spent their honeymoon in The Poconos. They now reside in Mechanicsville.

daughter of Barbara and Robert George and the late Lynne Moyer all of Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Miss Moyer is a 2014 graduate of Old Dominion University and will receive her Master’s in Elementary Education in May 2015 from Old Dominion University. Mr. Stanley will receive his commission as a Naval Officer as he graduates from the United States Naval Academy in May 2015. A July wedding is planned at the United States Naval Academy Chapel.

Old Church Garden Fair set May 2 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — The Old Church Garden Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Immanuel Episcopal Church at 3263 Old Church Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event will feature plants, beekeeping, live music, BBQ and historic church tours. Bedding plants, perennials, herbs, trees, shrubs and homemade baked goods will be for sale. Experts will be on hand to talk to about gardening and beekeeping. Live music will be provided by “Corn Crib.” The menu includes homemade pulled chicken barbeque for lunch or dinner to go. Kids can enjoy scarecrowmaking, chalk-in and flower planting. “God only knows what you’ll find,” according to the event’s slogan. Directions to the church are: from Mechanicsville, head east on U.S. 360 and turn right on Old Church Road (Route 606), go about 1.5 miles. Immanuel is on the right. For more information, visit www.immanueloc.org or call 804-779-3454.

Classic autos event planned

MECHANICSVILLE — On Saturday, May 2, Hanover County Parks and Recreation will host a venue where clasthree names misspelled in the sic automobiles (pre-1990) disinformation submitted. The play their chrome, shine and corrections are Brandi Hulsey, era glory, while sounds of the Austin Buisett and JD Hulsey. see AUTOS, pg. 30

Clarification Three names that appeared in the cutline information for the 103rd birthday of Granderson E. Wade Sr. had

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1950s, ’60s and ’70s play in the background. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., with concession items available for purchase. This free event, sponsored by Retallick’s Auto Parts, is open to the public and classic automobile owners. The car show will be held

at Hanover High School at 10307 Chamberlayne Road in Mechanicsville. Classic owners that drive their classics will be eligible to enter for door prize drawings and awards presented throughout the evening. Classic owners can register for the Cruise In at the event, but spaces do fill up. Those planning to participate are urged to register

by going to www.hanoverparksrec.com or http://www. hanovercounty.gov/2550. aspx For more information, visit www.hanovercounty.gov; call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Nikodemas M. Reikalas, Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

Cold Harbor Ruritans to host Shrimp Festival MECHANICSVILLE -The Cold Harbor Ruritan Club will hold its annual Shrimp Festival from 4 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Hanover-Cold Harbor Ruritan Park in Mechanicsville. Live entertainment will be provided by Cedar Creek and infinite monkey theorem. The menu includes fried

fish, spiced shrimp, cole slaw, hush puppies and choice of beverages. Pre-sales only will be available for the $25 tickets. Proceeds will benefit the Hanover Adult Center. The club is approaching its 50th year anniversary and continues to provide assistance to individuals and organizations

within Mechanicsville. Recent donations have been to volunteer fire and rescue squads, high school scholarships, Hanover Christmas Mother, Bethlehem Food Closet, as well as other local needs. For more information about this event or the club, call 804-283-2442.

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41st Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences to be held at PHHS ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools’ 41st Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Patrick Henry High School located at 12449 West Patrick Henry Road in Ashland. Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase. Over 2,000 students will participate in this community event that highlights their accomplishments during the school year. It will feature exhibits and live performances in the areas of music, theater, fine arts and physical education. Individual schools will also

showcase exhibits in the areas of language arts, math, science, social studies, and career and technical education. “Each year, I am amazed by the talent that our students display at this special event. I encourage our community to join us for a fun-filled day that continues to be a strong part of our Hanover tradition. It truly serves as a reminder of the exceptional work that is being done by our students and staff every day in our school division,” said Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, superintendent of schools. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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The accomplishments of Hanover County Public Schools’ students will be spotlighted Saturday at the 41st Annual Festival of the Arts and Sciences at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

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Festival of the Arts and Sciences schedule The schedule for the Festival of the Arts and Sciences is as follows: Auditorium performances 10 a.m. — Opening Ceremonies — All-County 5th Grade Chorus, Leslie Dripps, guest conductor. 11:15 a.m. — All-County Middle School String Orchestra, John-Rine Zabanal, guest conductor. 12 p.m. — All-County High School Orchestra, Veronica Jackson, guest conductor. 12:45 p.m. — All-County Middle School Concert Band, Beth Stone guest conductor. 1:15 p.m. — Elmont Elementary School, Ralph Mason, music teacher. 1:45 p.m. — South Anna Elementary School, Louis Hembrick, music teacher. 2:15 p.m. — Beaverdam Elementary School, Stephanie Ransome, music teacher. 2:45 p.m. — John Gandy Elementary School, Megan Ellenberger, music teacher. 3:15 p.m. — Washington-Henry Elementary School, Celeste Underdown, music teacher. Blackbox Theater performances (Located in the health classrooms) 11 a.m. — Atlee High School Theater Performance, Charles Wax, theater teacher. 12 p.m. — Atlee High School Theater Performance, Charles Wax, theater teacher. 1 p.m. — Patrick Henry High School Theater Performance, Rebecca Agnew, theater teacher. 2 p.m. — Oak Knoll Middle School Theater Performance, Elise Boyd, theater teacher. 3 p.m. — Hanover High School Theater Performance, Elise Boyd, theater teacher. Gymnasium performances 10:30-11:45 a.m. — The Western Corridor Elementary Physical Education Teachers host: Saturday Morning Physical Education. Students and families are urged to put on their tennis shoes and join. Lobby and Main Hallways Elementary, Middle, and High School Art Food and Snacks — Commons Patrick Henry High School Food Services will provide food for purchase in the commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commons — School displays Library Media Center — Three-Dimensional Art and Digital Projects.

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