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Update provided on superintendent search By Meredith Rigsby News Editor ASHLAND — “It’s very clear you’re not interested in a dictator. You are looking into somebody that’s very collaborative and they are going to participate with all the stakeholders,” Dr. Kevin Castner, a BWP associate, told the Hanover County School Board on Monday, Sept. 28. Castner provided an update from BWP & Associates about its search for a new Hanover County Public Schools superintendent. The purpose of the “Hanover County Superintendent’s Search Community Engagement Report” was to engage the public in order to provide the board with information, including strengths and challenges of the HCSB, to create a leadership profile that expresses qualities and characteristics the next superintendent should possess.

From Sept. 13-15, BWP & Associates conducted 42 interviews and/or meetings with

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Dr. Kevin Castner, a BWP associate, updated the Hanover County School Board concerning his company’s search for a new superintendent. Also shown is David Myers, assistant superintendent of business and operations for Hanover County Public Schools.

school board members, school system employees, students, business and civic leaders; held

two community forums and organized an online community survey. About 115 people participated in the engagement meetings and 432 people completed the online survey. According to the survey, the three most important skills the community would like to see in a superintendent are leadership skills (80.0%), communications skills (61.5%) and interpersonal and public relations skills (37.1%). The survey also showed that the three most important characteristics the community would like the new superintendent to possess are commitment to high student achievement (64.4%), values employees (53.9%) and integrity (37.0%). As a result of the community survey and community engagement sessions, BWP came up see SEARCH, pg. 4

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Hanover County residents embraced the 2015 UCI World Cycling Championships on Sept. 23. Above, a crowd waits for cyclists to go by Rutland Commons. At left, Mike Atkins gave his son Mason a lift to view the race. For more photos, go to http://www. richmond.com/ news/local/hanover/ mechanicsville-local/ collection_411510fc66bd-11e5-a0b5135afc75b852.html.

Deadline is Tuesday to register to vote Nov. 3 HANOVER — Tuesday, Oct. 13, is the deadline to register or make changes to your voter registration in time for the Nov. 3 General Election. The Hanover County General Registrar and Electoral Board remind you to check your voter registration to make sure it is correct. The Voter Registration and Elections Office will have special Saturday hours on Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for In-Person Absentee voting. Saturday, Oct. 31, will be the last day you can vote in-person absentee. Tuesday, Oct. 27, is the final day you can request an absentee ballot by mail. Monday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. is the cut-off for voting an Emergency Ballot in the Voter Registration and Elections see DEADLINE, pg. 5

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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – The start of the 2015-2016 year has already been a busy one at Lee-Davis High School in Mechanicsville. A community blood drive will be held from 8:30 a.m. to

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9 COMMUNITY SpookieFUN Fest to be held at county parks.

16 ASHLAND County officials join in to welcome cyclists.

L-DHS hosting community blood drive today 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 7) in the school’s main lobby. The drive is being sponsored by L-DHS DECA. Adult walk-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Donna Roush droush@hcps.us or Chandler Gilmore cgilmore@hcps.us or call 804-723-3400 and leave a

message. On Friday, Oct. 9, the LeeDavis Choral Department invites the community to its Fall Concert at 7 p.m. The Choral Boosters meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Chorus Room, for all interested parents and supporters.

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These members of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, from left, Sgt. R. Barrett Laine, Sgt. Jennifer McIntyre, Lt. Col. R. Allen Davidson, Capt. Sue Nelson, Lt. Bryant Mallory and Sgt. Terrance Sullivan recently were recognized by Col. David R. Hines, sheriff.

ASHLAND — The Three Rivers Livestock 4-H Club will host a 4-H Open House

from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Hanover Extension Office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Those attending will learn about 4-H in Hanover

County and the opportunities the program offers to youth. The evening will feature cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poulsee 4-H, pg. 4

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ALSO… Incident Reports........3 Letters to the editor...6 Obituaries ..........10-12 Calendar ................. 20 Sports ................31-32 TV grids..............33-35 Classifieds .........37-39

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Sept. 18

Suspect assaulted victim on Hanover Crossing Drive.

Suspect brandished a firearm on Market Road.

Suspect broke into listed location on McClellan Road.

Suspect assaulted victim on Bell Creek Road.

Sept. 20

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Washington Highway.

Suspect broke into listed location on Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Sept. 19

Suspect assaulted victim on Stand Circle.

Suspect assaulted victim on Cold Harbor Road.

Suspect stole items on Kings Dominion Boulevard.

Suspect stole items on Atlee Road.

Suspect stole items on Theme Park Way.

Suspect handled a firearm recklessly on Deborah Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on South Mayfield Lane.

Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Ryegate Place.

Suspect was in possession of alcohol and under 21 on Cattail Run Drive.

Suspect assaulted victim on Catlin Road.

Suspect stole items on Washington Highway.

Suspect assaulted victim on Brevet Lane.

Sept. 21

Suspect damaged victim’s property on Oak Cottage Drive.

Suspect stole items on Wonderland Lane.

Suspect broke into listed location on Studley Road.

Suspect broke into listed location on Gould Hill Road.

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -A Henrico County man was arrested and charged with robbery, two counts of aggravated malicious wounding and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony following an incident Monday, Sept. 28, in Mechanicsville. According to Maj. Michael J. Trice, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Rondell J. Ramsey of the 6800 block of Cottage Street was taken to the Pamunkey Regional Jail. At 10 p.m. Sept. 28, depu-

ties responded to the parking lot of the Beaverdam Creek Apartments in the 7200 block

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of Cold Harbor Road regarding a shooting. They arrived and found two males suffering from gunshot wounds.

A 21-year-old was suffering from a gunshot wound to his face and the other, 18, was suffering from a gunshot wound to his neck. Both were taken to the VCU Medical Center for treatment. They remain in critical condition. Trice said investigators have been able to determine that both shooting victims were in close proximity to each other and were struck by the same bullet during the commission of a robbery. As a result of the investigation, Ramsey was taken into custody. see SHOOTING, pg. 5

Suspect broke into listed location on Mount Hermon

Suspect assaulted victim on Doral Place.

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with four major descriptors that it believes convey the most common themes that could be concluded from its research. These include: a visionary instructional leader, an effective communicator, a collaborative manager and personal qualities. “We have taken language from the report and organized it into a draft profile,” Castner said. “This draft profile again takes language that we heard [and] puts it into a context of themes.” During the school board’s discussion of the draft profile, members had issue with the term “politically savvy” found in the full description of a “collaborative leader.” “I’m disturbed with the terminology ‘efficient politically savvy manager,’” Henry (Hank) C. Lowry Jr., Ashland District, said. “I don’t believe that language belongs in this … that takes them [the superintendent] out of the realm of always doing the best thing for the children.” Agreeing with Lowry’s concerns, board member Roger S. Bourassa, Mechanicsville District, made a motion to approve the draft leadership

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profile with the term “politically savvy” struck from the language. With the draft leadership profile approved by the school board, BWP will continue with the next steps of the project. BWP is expected to have a report on the final survey results by Oct. 2. A recruitment assessment deadline has been set for Oct. 9, with candidates being interviewed on Oct. 16. The first round of interviews will be conducted on Oct. 19, with interview finalists selected by Oct. 26. The new superintendent will be selected and have a contract negotiated by Nov. 4 and will be formally introduced by Nov. 10. The new superintendent will begin working with HCPS by Jan. 4, 2016. In other business, Dr. Michael Gill, assistant superintendent of instructional leadership, gave a review of the 2012-2018 Long Range Plan, proposing that no changes be made at this time. Gill also presented a review of 2015-2016 school board and budget goals, proposing that an amendment be made to the approved goals by adding line item E, which states “the board will engage in activities

that will promote educational equity in all students.” “The reason we are proposing that change is because it really speaks to the current focus of the school division,” Gill said. As for budget goals, the school board has held 11 public meetings about the budget to ensure all public groups are represented, has been able to maintain an average class size of 21 students per teacher, plans to raise employee salaries by 2 percent and completed 60 projects over the summer months at almost $2 million, according to David Myers, assistant superintendent of business and operations of HCPS. Gill and Myers additionally provided an update on the Hanover High School and Advance College Community (ACA) dual-enrollment program. Thus far, the sequence of studies, or what a student would need to do to complete the Specialty Center and the ACA is finalized, there is a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in place that has been signed by the Dr. Gary L. Rhodes, president of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and Dr. Robert F. “Rick”

Richardson, interim superintendent of HCPS, curriculum work is well underway, application templates are finalized, counselor training has been held, a specialty center coordinator has been hired, ACA liaisons have been appointed at Patrick Henry High School and Lee-Davis High School and two separate Education Expos have been planned. The first Education Expo is scheduled for Oct. 20 at Hanover High School and the second is scheduled for Nov. 9 at Patrick Henry High School. Both expos will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will target incoming eighth and ninth graders. Student applications for the ACA and Specialty Center will be accepted beginning in midNovember with applications due by Feb. 1, 2016. Students will be notified if they have been accepted to the program by Feb. 15, 2016. Transportation to and from students’ homes and different high schools is still an issue that is being discussed by the board. The next Hanover County School Board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the central office at 200 Berkley St. in Ashland.

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None of the individuals involved in this incident were current residents of the Beaverdam Creek Apartments. Anyone with information about this case is asked

to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-3656140 or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Office. In-Person Absentee ballots are now available. If you qualify to vote by absentee, you can obtain your ballot at the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building at Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in addition to Oct. 24 and 31 from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. You can register to vote and update your information online

at www.vote.virginia.gov. The Hanover County Voter Registration and Elections Office is located in the Wickham Building, Room 119, of the Hanover County Government Complex. The phone number is 804-3656080 and the website is www. hanovercounty.gov/General/ Voting/. The email address is hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

Newspapers prove their worth every day As we observe National Newspaper Week (Oct. 4-10), let’s take time to join in celebrating what so many of us depend on daily — or, in our case, weekly in terms of the print edition. But, thanks to today’s technology, we are a “daily” newspaper through our website and social media posts. Having grown up in a home with a morning and afternoon newspaper being delivered, it was part of the daily routine to read both. As soon as my mother settled here, it was a given that I would subscribe to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. She has to have a newspaper in her hands every morning. Her generation realizes and embraces what that print edition signifies. But we also are keenly aware of the relevance to my generation and those younger. This writer subscribes to the RT-D All-Access package, so I am connected to news taking place in the Greater Richmond area no matter where I am. (Just ask my co-workers, family and friends, I am addicted to being connected.) As a journalist who kind of fell into this career in 1975, I can’t imagine not being able to experience the one-on-one interview with someone sharing their story. And everybody has a story. The same goes for government coverage. There’s always something worth writing. We certainly hope you depend on receiving this publication every week. It’s most gratifying to be approached by someone who wants to express their thoughts and opinions about what we do and how we do it. And, trust me, the comments aren’t always positive — but we’re going to listen and we’re going to respond. Our goal every day is to serve you, our readers. This newspaper strives to provide a balance of government, community, events and, most of all, people through its pages. As a true community newspaper, we are fortunate to know you as friends and neighbors. This is your newspaper — never lose sight of that. Your stories are the ones we want to tell. In a sense, we are storytellers but the facts, accuracy and balance of what we write is paramount. So, please, join us in celebrating National Newspaper Week. We’re in this together. Melody Kinser

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Cycling event kept a local focus By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Finding an angle that doesn’t seem tired or overworked when considering what to write regarding the biggest event to hit our city in years proved difficult for me. As the days of the event dwindled, I listened to grand reviews from every friend I have, all of them quick to interject that I didn’t know what I was missing by not attending. So, finally, I ventured down to Monument Avenue to watch the women’s’ finals. I’m sure it has a more detailed name, but please excuse my cycling ignorance, because, I, like many other Richmonders, know little about the actual sport of bike

racing. I was looking for a little local color, but most of the brilliance had an international flair as I first arrived. Flags from every country imaginable dangled up and down the street, hung from porches, light poles and anything else that would prop one up. The first person I approached looked foreign enough. He was dressed in dark clothes with a shortbilled hat that suggested European to me. “Hello, I’m from the newspaper and writing a column on the big bike race,” I explained. “Where are you from?” “New Market,” he replied with a

friendly enough smile. “Where exactly is that located?” I inquired as I pulled out my note pad. “I’m from New Market Road. It’s in Varina.” Wow, I’d fallen about as far from international as you can get on my first attempt, but the guy seemed knowledgeable enough and plenty involved regarding the event, so I asked him a few questions. Turns out he was waiting for his girlfriend to get off work at a local eatery, and came early to avoid not being able to get near her restaurant at all once the streets were closed. “But, the races are really cool. see CYCLING, pg.24

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Journalists’ deaths spotlight the epidemic of gun violence Do I continue to live a life of “tragic resignation” or do I exercise my 1st Amendment rights and become an outspoken advocate for change? The morning of Aug. 26, 2015, journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward were shot and killed during a live interview at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. Their killer, Vester Flanagan, ended his own life later that day. Alison and Adam were young, educated, productive professional journalists whose lives were cut short by gun violence. Our community is stunned and heartbroken. In just a few seconds, 15 shots were fired from a handgun. Alison and Adam were taken from us forever, and one of our community leaders was seriously injured. Those with eyes to see and ears to hear — pay attention. Gun violence in our country is epidemic. We hear about it and see it in the news almost every day. All of us remember the high-profile incidents: Fort Hood mass murders in 2009, mass murders at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the recent murders at the AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, the Virginia Tech mass murders, the mass murders in Columbine, Colorado, the mass murders at a theater in Aurora, Colorado, the murders at a recruiting office

in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the shooting of U.S. Rep. Giffords in Arizona, the recent execution-style murder of a police officer in Houston, the recent murder of a police officer in Illinois, the murder of Trayvon Martin in Florida, the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a college professor in Mississippi murdered by a colleague who also killed his wife and took his own life. And these are just some of the shootings that make the national media. Closer to my home there are killings by guns that don’t make the national media. The murder of the ex-wife of a sheriff ’s deputy by the deputy, the accidental shooting of a 9 year-old boy by his brother with a neighbor’s pistol see LETTERS, pg. 8

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and, on September 5, 2015, a shooting near Charlotte, North Carolina that left a 9 year-old boy dead and three others wounded. Does this make death and injury by guns an epidemic? Actually, it is endemic in our culture. If this many deaths

to the Regional Jail where he was being held without bond. Between Sept. 17 and Sept. 26, the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office received multiple reports of an unknown person entering homes during the night time hours in an apparent attempt at theft. These incidents occurred in the New Ashcake Road corridor, including the subdivisions of AshCreek and Fox Head. In these incidents, Trice said the homes had unlocked exterior doors that were used to enter the residence. On Sept. 27, the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office responded to the Atlee Little League for a report of a suspicious person attempting to enter cars in the parking lot.

As a result of that investigation, Franklin was arrested and charged with trespassing. After further investigation, Franklin also was charged with burglary and attempted petit larceny in connection with an incident on April 2 in the 8400 block of Truman Road. The Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office continues to aggressively investigate these incidents and follow-up on leads. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expect to continue to see increased patrols in the area as we continue with the investigation,â&#x20AC;? Trice added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a normal practice, keep your homes and vehicles locked, exterior lights on, and blinds closed after dark in order

to reduce opportunity and not advertise any valuables,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember to report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office immediately by dialing 911 or the nonemergency number 804-3656140.â&#x20AC;? Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office at 804-3656140 or Crime Stoppers at 804780-1000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword â&#x20AC;&#x153;iTipâ&#x20AC;? followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

occurred in so short a time through infection with the poliovirus, we would all call it an epidemic! We would be demanding that our elected officials do something; we would be demanding that the Centers for Disease Control and National (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) take action; we would be demanding federal investi-

gations and the firing of officials because of their incompetence. Sadly, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t treat the ubiquitous killing of our citizens by guns as a serious epidemic. The predictable response to gun violence is: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Guns donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kill, people kill.â&#x20AC;? This is a worn-out, hollow clichĂŠ. It needs to be restated as a more truthful statement: â&#x20AC;&#x153;People with guns kill people.â&#x20AC;?

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HYSC collects donations of school supplies for kids in need MECHANICSVILLE – Members of Hanover’s Youth Service Council (HYSC) recently gathered in front of the Kroger store at Rutland Commons off U.S. 301 to accept school supplies for Hanover County children in need. To help the students, HYSC collected generic backpacks, composition books, supply boxes, two-pocket folders, glue sticks, erasers, dividers, durable binders, supply boxes, pencil pouches, notebooks, hi-lighters, crayons, pencils, markers, colored pencils, loose leaf paper, scissors, sanitizing wipes, dry erase markers, hand sanitizer, tissues, index cards and other school supplies.

Those who were unable to make it to the Rutland Commons Kroger on Aug. 14 may leave donations at collection boxes at all Hanover Library branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library. Other donation locations include the Hanover County Department of Community Resources in Ashland; the Wickham Building and the County Administration Building in the government complex at Hanover Courthouse; and these businesses, the Primrose School of Atlee Commons at 9650 Atlee Commons, the Goddard School at 7503 Old Hickory Drive in Mechanicsville and the Burkwood Swim

& Racquet Club at 9120 Burkwood Club Drive. The HYSC is a youth-led countywide organization of 35 middle and high school students from throughout Hanover who are selected for their dedication to service and leadership. HYSC members promote service and address needs in our community by planning and conducting monthly service projects. For more information, contact David Duck, youth services specialist, at djduck@ hanovercounty.gov or 804365-4180. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

SHLAND — Hanover County Parks and Recreation will host the annual Taylor’s SpookieFUN Fest later this month. The department is seeking child-related businesses and/or organizations to be Community Partners at the family event. There are two ways to participate: Hanover Treats – Hand out candy to the little trick or treaters. Taylor’s Tricks – Provide games and interactive activities. Children will be entertained with flashlight candy hunts, dancing, games, trick or treat booths and will top the evening off with a drive-in movie showing of “Monsters University.” This free event is open to the public and will be hosted on two dates at two locations: Friday, Oct. 23, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Poor Farm Park at 13400 Liberty School Lane in Ashland. If interested in becoming a Community Partner at this event, contact JudiAnn Shaver

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Leon Gordon Baldwin, 72, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. Born on October 30, 1942 in Cumberland County, he was preceded in death by his parents, BALDWIN Willard and Annie Baldwin; brothers, Calvin and Winston “Buck” Baldwin; and sister, Shirley Gustafson. Leon is survived by his wife of 48 years, June; daughter, Beth Pastore (Matt); two grandchildren, Dominic and Bella; sister-inlaw, Alice Baldwin; as well as several nieces and nephews. He loved spending time with his family, particularly attending his grandchildren’s various sporting events. Leon also enjoyed playing Bridge and fishing in Buxton, N.C. The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A memorial service followed at 4 p.m. Sunday at Salem Presbyterian Church, 5394 Studley Road. Interment was

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Sharon Price Buchanan went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Earl Price; and is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jim; her sons, Jim (Janice) and Keith (Cheryl); a daughter, Laurie Boswell (Earl); mother, Hilda Price; sister, Carolyn Shaw (Steve); brothers, Thomas Earl and Gregory Allen Price (Michele); 11 grandchildren, Sarah Buchanan-Wilson (Randy), Brandon (Whitney), Christopher (Carly), Daren, Andrew, Taylor and Kayleigh Buchanan and Elizabeth, Jeb, Carson and Kinsley Boswell; four great-grandchildren, Kassidy, Kaden, Riley and Kyleigh. Family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 5 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A celebration

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of her life was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Interment was held at Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests contributions be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 or Medi Home Health and Hospice, 4200 Park Place Court, Suite C, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

CORINE DARBY Corine Ware Darby departed life on September 25, 2015. She is survived by five daughters, Esther Irene Holmes of St. Stephen’s C h u r c h , Laura Gray and Darlene Darby, both of DARBY Tappahannock, Ella J. Jones (Ralph) of Prince George and Katherine Miller of Mechanicsville; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at St. John Baptist Church at 155 St. John Church Road in Tappahannock, with the Rev. Linwood Jones, pastor, as eulogist. Interment followed in the church cemetery. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc. at 102 South Avenue in Petersburg was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook may be found at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.

CORNELIUS DABNEY Cournelius W. “Skip,” Dabney, 77, a native of Ashland, transitioned and ascended into his Father’s house on Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Cornelius leaves to cherish his legacy,

his wife of 50 years, Vernell Smithers Dabney; son, Rev. Reggie (Lisa); daughters, Tina DABNEY Dabney Morton (Stephen) and Monica Dabney; several grandchildren, brothers, sisters and other relatives and friends. His remains rest at the Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home, 518 N. Washington Highway in Ashland, where a viewing was held Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Celebration of Life services were conducted on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Second Mount Zion Baptist Church, 31220 Old Dawn Road, Hanover, VA 23069, Rev. Marvin Fields, Senior Pastor. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Services of comfort are entrusted to Henry W. Dabney Funeral Service in Ashland.

WILLIAM DERRICKSON William S. “Bill” Derrickson, 79, passed away at his home in Mechanicsville on Monday, September 28, 2015, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bill was born in Lyells, to the late Stanley and Lelia Northern Derrickson. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Imogene “Gene”; daughter, Lucy Jarvis (Larry); granddaughter, Kristen Atkinson; and stepgrandchildren, Alex Jarvis (Meredith), Amy Smitty (Paul); and great-grandchild, J.J. Bill will be missed greatly for his sage advice, his witty comments, and especially his tenacity on the golf course. The family received friends on Monday, October 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., and from 12 to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, at see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, followed by a memorial service at 1 p.m. The family would like to thank the Coolwell Community for their support and friendship, Virginia Cancer Institute and Hospice of Virginia, who provided exceptional care throughout his illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 454, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

GENE HOLMAN Gene Baylor Holman, 73, of Richmond, died on September 27, 2015. Born in Hanover County, he was the son of Frank Baylor Holman and Mary Hawkes Holman. He began his career with the Richmond Times-Dispatch and later joined James River Realtors. From there, Gene transitioned into a wellknown and respected builder and developer. He loved his friends, family and a good game of golf. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Elizabeth Holman and Shirley Yarborough. He is survived by his niece, Anne Anderson; his loving fiancee, Lorrie Winfree; and her son, Adam; his daughters, Sheri and Shannon Holman; his grandchildren, Sophie and Sara ViseHolman, Ella, Linus and Felix Redmond; and many devoted friends. A celebration of his life was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2015, at the Hermitage Country Club in Manakin-Sabot. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Action on Smoking and Health. www.ash.org.

ROLAND LOVING Roland Harris Loving, 76, of Dunnsville, died on Sunday,

September 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roland Richard Loving and Martha O’dell Saunders Loving; and brother, James B. “Blue” Loving. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Atkins “Patty” Loving; daughter, Sheila A. Loving of Richmond; three sisters, Audrey L. Davis, Virginia L. Habansky (Bill) and Mary L. Lewis (Jim), all of Mechanicsville; sister-in-law, Pamela P. “Pam” Loving; three nieces, Lisa D. Dagenhart (David), Teresa S. Davis (Bill) and Tina S. Miller (David); five nephews, Ray Davis, Jeff Lewis, Steven Lewis, William K. Sahnow Jr. (Paula) and Brett Atkins (Marinela); and his two sidekicks, LuLu and Berry. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015, in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home in Tappahannock. Burial followed in Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery in Dunnsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ephesus Baptist Church Building Fund “Sanctuary,” P.O. Box 1109, Dunnsville, VA 22454 or the Essex County Animal Shelter, 540 Airport Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560.

Rickman; in-laws, LeRoy and Verna Crowder; brothers-inlaw, Neil (Yvonne) and Jamie (Teresa) Crowder; his faithful companions, Trigger, Bow, Raleigh; and a host of extended family and friends. Wayne was the owner of Rickman’s Auto Repair in Sandston for 30 years. He was a long-time drag racer with his ’67 Nova SS. Wayne enjoyed working on and restoring classic hot rods, collecting and restoring antique gas pumps and fishing with his friends and family. Wayne was proud of his confederate heritage and flew

his confederate flag proudly. The family recieved friends at Nelsen Funeral Home Laburnum, Tuesday, October 6, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at noon Wednesday, October 7, at Nelsen Funeral Home Laburnum. An interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover Humane Society, 12190 Washington Highway, Ashland, VA 23005. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www. nelsenrichmond.com.

STANLEY SHULER Stanley Charles Shuler born February 7, 1948. It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father and brother, Stan Shuler, SHULER on October 1, 2015 following his courageous fight against prostate cancer. Stan passed away peacefully in his home in Mechanicsville surrounded by the love of his family. Stan

is survived by his loving wife Teresa; daughters, Madison, Ryley, Hannah and Ashley; sons, Mason and Brad; and sister Katrina. Funeral services will be held Saturday October 10 starting at 3 p.m. at Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road Mechanicsville, VA 23116. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please donate to the Wounded Warrior Project in honor of Stan. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12

WAYNE RICKMAN Wayne Rickman, 56, of Mechanicsville, passed suddenly on S a t u r d a y, October 3, 2015. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward W. RICKMAN Rickman Sr. and Beulah S. Rickman, Helen Little and Ernest Bear Sr. Wayne is survived by his wife of nearly 36 years, Wanda Rickman; children, Sarah Williams (Mitch) and Michael Rickman; parents, Buck and Carolyn Rickman; stepgrandson, Cody Williams; siblings, David (Sandra) and Chris (Donna)

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Wilhelmina Harris Smith, 88, of Montpelier, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morton L. Harris and Lucy H. Harris; sister, Ann Wood; aunt, Sally Betty Harris; and uncle, Will S. Harris. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William A. Smith Jr.; two children, William S.H. Smith Sr. (Rondha) and Linda Somers; five grandchildren, Sandra Marie Smith, William S.H. Smith Jr., Shane Christian Smith, Steven R. Somers and Kelley Bittler; and five great-grandchildren. Wilhelmina was born in Montpelier at Walnut Well Farm in Hanover County. At a young age, she lost both her mother and father and was raised by her aunt, Sally Betty and uncle, Will. Wilhelmina

was a lifelong member of Shiloh United Methodist Church. The family received friends on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bliley’s Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at 1 p.m., at the Harris Family Cemetery on Walnut Well Farm, 16400 Beaver Dam Road, Montpelier, VA 23192. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church Building Fund.

VELMA SPANN Velma Taliaferro Timberlake Spann, affectionately known as “Baby,” was the youngest daughter of the late James and Eleanor Taliaferro. She was born in Hanover County on March 15, 1934. She passed on Friday, September 25, 2015. She is survived by daughters, Yolanda “Corkey” Winston, Margaret “Eassie” Bradley,

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lines connected to the 2nd Amendment; guidelines that protect me, my friends and family from the kind of gun violence that took the lives of Alison and Adam. And blaming the widespread killing of our citizens on inadequate mental health programs is a major cop-out. First of all, this assumes that people who have diagnosable mental health disorders commit most of the gun violence. This is factually untrue and those who take this position are disingenuous or uninformed. And second, it does a real disservice to people who have diagnosable mental illness. The overwhelming majority are not potential killers. When our leaders make these assertions, it places a cruel stigma on thousands of people who need mental health services â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it is shameful.

I would be delighted if our leaders committed many more resources to our mental health programs simply because it is the right, responsible thing to do. But connecting mental illness with gun violence is wrong and shameful. And, we all know the reality that follows the public statements made by most of our elected officials; committing financial resources to our mental health system gets little real support. It is as difficult as getting common sense legislation that addresses gun violence. And here is the irony that really amazes me. Following a mass murder like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary, gun sales increase. I suppose many of us buy the naive logic that the solution to bad guys with guns is to have more good guys with guns. Or, beware â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the government is going to come get your guns; you better buy more while you can. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a

little like saying weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to combat obesity buy eating more food! No matter the rationale that increases our level of fearfulness, the net result is an even greater number of guns in circulation in our communities. There is only one common denominator that runs through all of these tragedies â&#x20AC;&#x201D; guns. Guns are the weapons used regardless of whether the tragedy is the result of anger, rage, mental illness, terrorism, panic, fear, revenge or an accident. Here are some of my assumptions about gun violence in our communities. These assumptions are not about gun ownership but rather about public safety and the proliferation of gun sales as more and more non-law enforcement citizens choose to arm themselves. Anyone who is armed is dangerous.

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Diﬀerences in 55th District House candidates become evident in debate By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local BEAVERDAM – Incumbent Hyland F. “Buddy” Fowler Jr. and Toni Radler, candidates for the 55th District House of Delegates seat, reaffirmed the long-held theory that all politics are local as they recently met in Beaverdam. The Patrick Henry Tea Party hosted the candidates’ debate Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the

American Legion Post 90 in Beaverdam. Fowler, a Republican, and Radler, a Democrat, fielded questions on a wide array of subjects from a packed house audience of seemingly evenly divided voters. The 90-minute town hall type exchange exposed something most of the attendees already knew. These two candidates are on opposite sides of

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most issues. But the pair did agree on the idea that anyone would describe either of them as career politicians, a title both rejected. “I’m not a career politician and I don’t want to be one,” Radler said. “I want to be your strong voice in the General Assembly.” Fowler also expressed similar position. “Anyone who knows me knows that I am

about the farthest thing from a career politician as you’ll ever see,” he said. “I’m running for this office because I think I can make a difference.” But, the obvious policy differences between the two were apparent early and often as the two responded to written questions submitted by audience members. Radler advocated for see 55TH pg. 26

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Incumbent Buddy Fowler, left, a Republican, and Democrat Toni Radler, candidates for the 55th District House of Delegates seat, said they didn’t want to be described as career politicians and both agreed they didn’t want to raise taxes. The rest of the evening exposed substantial policy differences between the incumbent and the challenger.

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — Gather up your favorite canine companion and join Hanover Humane for its Fourth Annual “Pup Crawl” to be held on Saturday, Oct. 17. What better way to enjoy autumn than with a 1.5-mile moonlight stroll in the Town of Ashland? Registration for the event

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Anyone who is armed is fearful. Fear sets off internal physiological responses that override rational thinking. An armed, fearful person is on higher alert; they may react from fear, rather than real danger. I am less safe in public spaces when armed citizens are present. I am more likely to be killed or injured by an armed citizen than by a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bad guyâ&#x20AC;? or police officer. As a private citizen, I have a responsibility to do the things I can for positive change. I hope my example will speak to others. Here is where I begin. I will actively support Everytown for Gun Safety and similar organizations. I will routinely advocate for public policies, at all levels, that reduce gun violence. I will not patronize businesses that permit customers or employees to carry handguns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; openly or concealed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in or on their premises. I will not attend meetings or programs at institutions or organizations that allow individuals to carry handguns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; concealed or openly. This includes places

such as churches, schools, colleges and universities. I will actively lobby my elected officials to establish policies that reduce gun violence and protect the general public. During election cycles, I will expect candidates seeking my support to provide thoughtful, deeply informed positions on issues about reducing gun violence. I will not accept bumper sticker slogans like I support 2nd Amendment rights, or we need to improve mental health programs. I will hold my elected officials accountable for following through on the positions they pledged to take. I will advocate for programs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; beginning in elementary school â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that promote nonviolent conflict resolution. In the long view, a cultural change from violence to nonviolence is required. This will take decades, but can begin now. I do not suggest that we can totally end gun violence. But I do believe that we can greatly reduce the current epidemic of gun violence in our country. I am enough of a realist to know that it will take decades to change our gun culture. But now is the time to face this challenge. Russell Baskett Moneta

Thanking Peace for work I am writing to thank Del. Chris Peace, R-97. He always takes the time to listen to his constituents and their concerns. He responds quickly to phone calls, letters and emails and tries to help resolve problems and address concerns in any way he can. He is regularly present in the community and continuously works to help make our community a better place to live. I hope that we re-elect him on Nov. 3 and allow him to continue to represent our district as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. We need more elected officials like him. Jason and Ashley Blanchard Mechanicsville

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, Oct. 7 to Thursday, Oct. 14 The Lee-Davis High School Band’s annual Yankee Candle Fundraiser continues. The sale will run through Wednesday, Oct. 14. To make a purchase and support the students in the band program, contact any L-DHS Band student. A large portion of these proceeds is allocated directly to the student, making the sale for use in paying band fees, equipment, etc. Questions can be directed to Wyman Smith at wyman. smith@dom.com.

Thursday, Oct. 8, and Friday, Oct. 9 The Sheltering Arms Circle of The King’s Daughters is holding a Masquerade Jewelry & Accessories Sale from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday) and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Friday) in the lobby of Sheltering Arms Hospital at 8254 Atlee Road in Mechanicsville. Hats, scarves, leggings and holiday gifts will be available. Proceeds will benefit the hospital’s patients and other circle projects. The public is invited.

Saturday, Oct. 10 Atlee High School’s 25th anniversary celebration will begin at noon at the home football game with Lee-Davis High School. The original football staff invites any former players to come visit Coach John

Trott (the school’s first football coach from 1991-1999) and other football staff members before kickoff. Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Road in Mechanicsville. The program will be “The Wonderful World of Bees and Beekeeping.” For more information, call Liz Martin, president, at 804-5590898. The Second Breast Cancer Awareness Month Workshop, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rock Hill Baptist Church at 4271 Rock Hill Road in Mechanicsville, with the Rev. Phillip E. Knight Sr., pastor. The guest speaker will be Rev. Patricia Gould-Champ from the Faith Community Baptist Church in Richmond There will be food and raffle drawings. The event is being sponsored by The Maggie Mosby Missionary. For more information, call 804-229-8786 or 804-781-0310. The Shady Grove United Methodist Women’s Annual Bazaar and Craft Show will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Members are currently booking vendors for this event. Those wishing to participate are asked to contact getz707@comcast.net for infor-

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mation or call the church office at 804-746-9073. The United Methodist Men will be selling Brunswick stew. Flu shots also will be available. Proceeds from the bazaar go toward mission projects locally, nationally and internationally. Members of the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1970 will gather at the Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club for their 45th Reunion. For more information, contact Sandy Robbins (sprobbins57@gmail. com or 804-723-5638) or access Lee-Davis Class of 1970 on Facebook to register. Members of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1985 will gather from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Havana 59 at 16 N. 17th St. in Shockoe Bottom in historic Downtown Richmond for their 30th Anniversary Class Reunion. The evening will include music, heavy hor d’oeuvres and photography. The cost is $40 for one person or $75 per couple and is due by Oct. 5. To download the registration form or for payment or other information, visit the Class of 1985’s 30th Anniversary Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ phhs19852015. Additional information is available by calling the Reunion Committee at 804-385-5110.

Saturday, Oct. 10 The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education and US Silica will present “A Celebration of Celtic Music” from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with Glassgow Kiss. Celtic games for kids will start the event at 4 p.m. Food, beer and wine will be available. Tickets are $20 each and $18 for Center members. Only 200 will be sold. For tickets, call 804-883-7378.

The Hermitage High School Class of 1995 will hold its 20-year reunion at 7 p.m. at The Broadberry at 2729 West Broad St. in Richmond. All class members and their guests are invited (21 and older please). For more information, visit https://hermitageclassof95.wordpress.com/. The J.R. Tucker High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 40-year reunion at “The meeting place” in Innsbrook. For more information, email Steve at steve@corporatelivingsolutions.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 13 The Mechanicsville Chapter 5407 of AARP will meet at the Shalom Baptist Church, 6385 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville from 10 a.m. to noon. The goal of the local chapter is to address the concerns of seniors in the Mechanicsville area. The featured speaker is William Weimer, New York Life insurance agent, who will be speaking on the new insurance regulations that will go into effect in January of 2016. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. For further information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347. The Hanover Historical Society offers free “open house” tours of the historic Hanover Courthouse on the second Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150.

LDHS85@hotmail.com or visit LeeDavisReunions.com/85. Fairfield Presbyterian Church will present a Fall Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions). Hermitage High School’s 45th Reunion of the Class of 1970 will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Lakeside Country Club. The price is $59 per person. For more information, contact Bert Wilson at bertwilson@aol.com or phone 804-550-3246. Checks can be mailed to Bert Wilson, 10288 Perrins Mill Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 125 is having a Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Post 125 at 1401 Hilliard Road in Richmond. Table rental is $10 each. Funds will go to ALA Unit 125 veteran projects. For more information, call 804513-8237 or 757-639-0747. Hanover High School Orchestra will host a yard sale from 7 a.m. to noon. The Atlee Ruritan Brunswick stew will be for sale for $7 per quart. Proceeds benefit the Hanover community. Pick up at Atlee Little League field at noon. To pre-order, call Bill Reynolds at 746-9037.

Saturday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 17 Lee-Davis High School Class of 1985 will hold its 30-year reunion. For more information and to submit contact information, email

Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 will hold its Fall Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include: the men’s famous Brunswick

stew, available by quart and bowl, the women’s “sweet” bake sale, chilren’s hayrides and games from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will conclude with a fun house from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be availble. Information and stew preorders available at 723-5971 or 746-4719.

Saturday, Oct. 31 Frog Level Fire Department will host a Fall Festival and Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those wishing to become a vendor are urged to contact crozell@verizon.net or 804338-8697.

Saturday, Nov. 7 Lee-Davis High School’s 34th Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lee-Davis High School Commons. The event will support the Lee-Davis High School Band. The bazaar will feature a variety of vendors. Vendors are still needed. For more information, or to reserve a booth, email LDCraftShow@yahoo.com or hollydean7300@comcast.net.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 “Attracting Birds With Water” will be presented at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ashland for the Clay Spring Garden. Bob Schamerhorn will present the multimedia program. He is a member of the Richmond Audubon Society and an award-winning photographer. He shows over 60 species of birds filmed drinking, bathing and splashing. Refreshments will be served. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Ricki Carson, publicity chairman, at 804-798-1782, so the hostesses will have plenty of cookies. The event is open to anyone that is interested.

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our children and transparency of political processes. The Mechanicsville District has the chance to elect Glenn Millican to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. He is a a man who has lived, worked and volunteered in Hanover County for over 40 years. His record of fiscal responsibility and his dedication to the education of our young people is without parallel, as evidenced by his 24 years on the Hanover County School Board. His personal philosophy is that every resident of Hanover County is important and their concerns should be addressed and resolved openly and fairly. Finances: How has the abolishment of proffers affected the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finances? Where are the funds to replace that significant loss? This decision appears to have been rather short-sighted and politically motivated. How will we fund the infrastructure needs of new development in the county? Has anyone considered the financial impact on all of the county residents as our population and infrastructure

needs grow? Safety: Our Fire-EMS squads as well as the Hanover County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office are understaffed for our population and geographic distribution. We should all be concerned that some Fire-EMS stations are completely closed and unstaffed at times. This is an issue of life and safety, not money. Education: I take exception to the argument that Hanover County teacher salaries are comparable to surrounding counties. Look at the salary scale for experienced teachers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they are certainly not equal to our neighboring counties. Our school system was one of the best in the entire country just eight years ago. Look at our scoring now. Consider class size and pupilteacher ratios. We are asking our teachers to work with more students with fewer support staff and resources. Cutting education spending does not mean that we have a better school system. We have a responsibility to ensure that our students (at all ability levels) have adequate staffing and manageable class sizes, appropriate course selections at middle and high school levels, facilities with current technology infrastructure, and buildings that are safe, adequate and in good repair.

In some cases, that means new construction-again, an issue severely impacted by budget cuts. Proffers would have been partially funding these fiscal needs. Transparency: Our current board of supervisors has made decisions and acted in a manner that does not inspire trust and respect. We have the power to guarantee that our governing board has a strong system of checks and balances, and that it represents the constituency of each of our districts. The Mechanicsville District needs Glenn Millican on the board of supervisors. I urge all voters to be heard on Nov. 3. We owe it to ourselves and to Hanover County. Susan M. Brenzovich Mechanicsville

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conditions for our children and lessen the quality of education they receive. As one child said when I asked him what he was doing in some of his classes that made him dread them, “Well, I like the teacher and the subject, but it’s hard to get much done because the teacher has to always stop to talk to kids who aren’t behaving.” Once class sizes get beyond about 24, teachers are forced to focus on management at the expense of teaching and learning. Our kids deserve to be taught, not just managed. At John M. Gandy Elementary School, where another child of mine attends, the classes range in size from 19 to 24 students per class. I know in most of Hanover’s elementary schools that might be a manageable size, though class sizes of about 20 are best at all elementary schools, but at a school like Gandy, which serves such a diverse population (50 percent Free and Reduced Lunch, more English Language Learners, a growing homeless population), it’s really not. The teachers and staff do a heroic job serving their students with the resources they have but they need more. A simple, research-proven intervention for schools that serve more diverse populations is smaller class sizes. When we moved here six years ago, that intervention was in place and working well at Henry Clay Elementary School and John Gandy Elementary School. Class sizes at Liberty also were smaller then. That intervention has been removed and without consultation with the community. When I recently asked my school board representative if there was any plan to restore this intervention, he had the courage to level with me and tell me, “No.” I am asking the school division to reconsider this

and to commit to restoring those necessary smaller class sizes at schools like JGES and HCES and I am asking them to relieve the burden of the larger class sizes at schools like Liberty Middle School. I am asking the school division to move beyond talking about a commitment to smaller class sizes and to move to implementing this commitment. If the county has the resources to provide more than talk about modernizing and renovating buildings, implementing reasonable class sizes, providing adequate educational materials and technology, and fairly compensating teachers, then county leadership should stop talking about their commitment to those ideals and start fulfilling them. Public relations don’t educate children, good practice in a context of good learning conditions do. If the county does not have the resources to offer more than talk about providing the hallmarks of educational quality such as safe and modernized buildings, reasonable class sizes, adequate educational materials and technology and fairly compensated teachers, then county leadership should level with the public about this. Then the public can have a conversation about whether or not such conditions are acceptable, what it takes to educate our children well, what tools their teachers need to do their jobs, what we want from our schools, how they should be funded, and what we want county leadership to do about it. Perhaps the public will decide that Hanover already has what it needs to educate our children well. Perhaps the public will decide Hanover doesn’t have what it needs. But the public cannot have an honest conversation about this if they are not given enough and accurate information and

if there is no space created by county leadership for this conversation to take place. But just as PR never educated a child, neither did cynicism or lack of engagement. If county leadership doesn’t listen to or level with the public, that’s on them, but if the public doesn’t give them the opportunity to do so, that’s on us. Members of the public, we need to participate in the democratic process (vote on Nov. 3!) and in our public democratic institutions. We need to engage with our local government representatives and make county leadership be more responsive to our children’s and community’s needs. We need to get involved in our children’s education and community’s schools. Democracy isn’t easy and it isn’t perfect but it’s the best thing we’ve got. And, best of all, it belongs to us. Our children get one shot at an education. Let’s use the democratic process to ensure the necessary conditions to make it the best education possible. Rachel Levy Ashland

Millican gets endorsement I am endorsing Glenn Millican for election as supervisor for the Mechanicsville District of Hanover County, Virginia. As a banker for almost 30 years and then knowing him and his family for 20 years, I have grown to respect his knowledge, his experience and the quality of his actions. As a Hanover County School Board member for 24 years, he has personal knowledge of the ins-and-outs that have made our schools exceptional. He has very conserva-

tive values for himself and Hanover County. He is a very caring person. I have seen him take the time to listen to what the people have to say and how to make it happen. Glenn Millican is a true Virginia gentleman and deserves your vote for election this November. Michael Dixon

Peterson had proffers plan I served on the Cash Proffers and Capital Funding Committee (Proffers Committee) during the summer and fall of 2012 representing the Ashland District. There were 10 other Hanover County citizens on the committee who served for their respective districts or in an at-large capacity. Eight county administrators assisted the committee with facts, figures, legal input and historical perspective. People from the general public monitored the proceedings. For eight weeks, two hours for each meeting, we reviewed and assessed the cash proffers policy, which I will henceforth refer to as the proffers tax. After devoting 336 man hours in committee meetings, discussions, proposals, counter proposals, and reading through two inches of doublesided documents, we held a vote. We recommended that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors eliminate the proffers tax. Shortly after, the board of supervisors unanimously accepted the recommendation and proffer taxes were eliminated. Now proffers taxes are being used as a political football in this fall’s election cycle. The proffers taxes started off with good intentions but, as good intentions often do, see LETTERS pg. 23

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that you had to pay when you bought the new home. How much would this cost the homeowner in extra interest over the life of the loan? Your neighbors would be affected as well. The increase in your home’s assessment would increase the assessments on your neighbors’ homes. They too would bear the burden of paying extra taxes every year because of the higher assessed value. This looks like a tax on them because of the tax on you. Here is the insidious part. The law that created the proffers tax severely limited what the tax revenue could be spent

on. The money could only be used to add capacity as in new facilities or to expand existing facilities to meet the needs of increased student enrollment. The county does not expect to build any new schools for the foreseeable future. We have had a declining student population for many years and the county projects the numbers will not return to the previous high numbers for many more years. So why, you may ask, can’t we use the surplus proffers tax money to pay for school textbooks, for new technology, fix leaky roofs, paint classroom walls, pay for teacher salary increases, and educate our children? You cannot by law use

proffer taxes to pay for these things. The county had proffers taxes for 21 years and raised $24.5 million for an average of $1.17 million per year. The county estimated it would raise $52 million if all the eligible properties were converted to new homes. The reality is that the proffers tax did more harm than good. There had to be a way to pay for roads and facility improvements without unjustly burdening citizens with unfair taxes. Fortunately, Canova Peterson proposed a solution that required some fiscal discipline by the county government. He identified a revenue

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stream that allowed the county to “bank” $9 million per year for 20 years. The Peterson plan will raise almost eight times more revenue per year than the proffers taxes raised. The bonus was the Peterson plan did not raise taxes on anyone. Before you vote this November, pause for a moment and think about what a gift Canova Peterson and the other board of supervisors members have given the county citizens. The board eliminated an insidious, restrictive and unproductive proffers tax. In its place, the board adopted the budget discipline that will raise $180 million over 20 years in unrestricted revenue without raising county taxes. This was a gift to county citizens for this generation and the next. Scott Byrnes Mechanicsville

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They fly by you going really fast and so close you could touch them,” he said. I moved down the crowded sidewalk that seemed more like a street party than a bike race and searched for someone who passed my foreign test. And, then from out of the blue, I heard the distinct accents of two Brits speaking with another group of locals. “Can I ask you a few questions? I’m from the newspaper.” “Is there money missing from work?” one of them joked back at me. Turns out the two Brits did enjoy a rare treat in America in the form of the races, but they hadn’t come to Richmond for the event. They live here on assign-

ment for a local manufacturer who has a relationship with their company in England, and came to the races with some of their recently acquired American friends. So much for my man on the street, hard-hitting and revealing expose on just who attends world class cycling events and why they come thousands of miles to see bikers from all over the world. I stuck my notebook back in my pocket and for the first time concentrated on the race. They do go really fast, in very close confined quarters, and the racing is up close and personal for fans. And I’m sure the thousands of foreign devotees in town for the event appreciated the professionalism and highly competitive nature of seven days of world-class racing. But you couldn’t prove it by me.

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ing for Topps, the famed trading card maker that has long ruled the markets for sports and nonsports cards. “My daughter keeps telling me I’m obsessed with ‘Star Wars,’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, that’s OK,’ ” he said. “I mean, I’m getting work in front of Lucasfilm. How cool is that?” For the card sets, he handdraws “Star Wars” images on blank cards supplied by Topps. The cards are then randomly inserted into packs that contain the regular cards, which feature scenes from the movies. He has done more than 150 original pieces so far for three different sets. “It’s kind of like Willy Wonka and his gold tickets,” he said of the chance of a collector finding one of his cards in a pack. “And I get to draw the gold tickets.” He’s also getting his work in front of an international audience through children’s books. For those, he draws outlines on paper and scans them, then does the coloring on his computer. He has illustrated books written by Russ Brown, an Englishman whose work has been published by Essex, England-based Matthew James Publishing. The two have struck up a mostly online friendship, and Brown was so taken by the name of Cosley’s hometown, he wrote a story about it. “The Mechanics of Mechanicsville” is about a pack of dogs that lives in the famous windmill and comes out at night to fix

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lifelong passion: drawing. It wasn’t completely out of the blue, but it wasn’t easy, either. He had done an officethemed cartoon strip for an online journal and taken on a handful of projects, but the work hadn’t exactly been a career-changer, moneywise. “I was making really good money selling furniture,” he said. “I couldn’t walk away from that.” Zip past the last seven years and land in the family home today, a lifetime beyond that layoff, and Cosley, 43, is relaxed and happy. He’s the picture of suburban bliss, if bliss includes a handful of markers and a room full of “Star Wars” toys, comic books and a Goofy telephone. Sitting at his kitchen table drawing Yoda and Ewoks for trading cards, Cosley is a career-switching, followyour-passion-no-matterthe-odds success. He’s still in Mechanicsville, his hometown since he was 12, and he, Kristy and their children, Tyler, 14, and Ava, 7, are a tight-knit family. “I’m content,” he said. “There are always more challenges and new things to do, but I’m in a good place.” Getting there was not easy. There were tense moments and more days than Cosley can remember when he was ready to pack it in. He credits his younger brother, who lives in Wisconsin and works for a video-game manufacturer, with keeping him going. “He kept telling me, ‘Tomorrow can be your day. If you quit now, you’ll never know.’ ” Cosley fought off the urge to quit and instead found ways to cut expenses, including becoming a stay-at-home dad for Ava. “We just couldn’t afford day care on one salary,” he said.

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Medicaid expansion in Virginia, stating it would save money in the long run and allow state budget-makers to target those funds toward education and other important issues. “Anyone who thinks you can expand Medicaid without impacting the budget is from another planet,” Fowler responded. The first-term delegate said reimbursed funding from Washington, D.C., would eventually end and the state will be burdened with a huge entitlement program. Radler, an Ashland native, said she was aware many do not support ObamaCare, but Medicaid expansion could affect thousands of citizens in the district. Radler called for ethics reform, both locally and at the state level, while Fowler said recent reforms enacted by the General Assembly are adequate. “We haven’t even scratched

the surface on ethics reform,” Radler said. “In Hanover, we need protection by having stronger conflict of interest laws so that our own representatives on the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors don’t profit from their own votes,” she added, referring to the removal of proffers by the current board. He said the idea that legislators receive free gifts or special treatment is a “myth,” a description Radler seized upon. “The only thing I’ve received since I’ve been in office were two Bibles and three coffee cups,” Fowler said. Radler said Fowler “was dragged to ethics reform kicking and screaming.” “He calls it a myth, but that myth has a name and that name is Bob McDonnell,” Radler said. Fowler said he supported recent bipartisan efforts to tighten the state’s ethics guidelines for elected officials. Both candidates agreed there should be more regulations on Class B biosolids

currently being spread on agricultural fields across the Commonwealth, and Radler said she would support a statewide ban. “If it makes your home unlivable, that’s not right and we should protect people from that,” she said. “I also support the elimination of Class B biosolids,” Fowler said and pointed to legislation he introduced that would accomplish those goals. Regarding educational funding and the state’s share of that equation, Fowler said budgetary restraints largely due to increased cost of entitlements present challenges for state lawmakers. “We are doing the best we can,” Fowler said, pointing to last year’s budget that provided $64 million above the requested amount for education. He said most of that money is targeted for classroom instruction. “It’s my goal to have 70 percent of the money spent in classrooms,” Fowler said. Radler said she thinks the state could do more and should

re-examine its current formula for distributing funds to localities. She said the current formula shortchanges rural systems. “I’d like to see that system change,” Radler said. Fowler supports the construction of an additional reactor at North Anna, while Radler opposes the proposal. “It’s built on a fault. I’m not against nuclear power, but not built on a fault,” she said. Both said they would not raise taxes, and Fowler said he would be in favor of lowering the state’s corporate tax rate and “move away from property taxes,” both moves he described as pro-growth. One of the final questions focused on a Convention of States and whether the candidates would support such an action. “Yes, I would support a convention of the states,” Fowler said. “I don’t think the federal government under the current political system has the wherewithal to rein themselves in

and make the changes we need to get back to a constitutional republic. The states may need to come to the rescue.” Radler’s response was short and succinct. “Are you crazy?” she questioned. “Our constitution is sacred. I do not think we should have a constitutional convention.” Radler returned to ethics reform at the local level, citing an effort by the Hanover board of supervisors to weaken current Freedom of Information (FOIA) guidelines for elected officials. “I feel we need more transparency, more open meetings,” Radler said. Fowler said he did not support that legislative effort. “I told them I could not be a patron to that bill,” he said. “They removed the item from their legislative agenda.” She also pointed out conflicts involving Hanover’s Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission. Fowler said those charges had been investigated by Hanover’s commonwealth’s attorney and were found baseless. “Just because you say there is a conflict, that doesn’t mean there is one,” Fowler responded.

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Shaw, who works at Matthew James. “With all of the titles I have worked on, I always find it much easier to work with an illustrator whose work complements the authors as well as Jamie complements Russ. Not only that, but Jamie really seems to understand the mind of the young reader, and his fun and colorful style makes any piece he does stand out. That works great for us, helping our titles for children to stand out from the crowd.” Shaw said Cosley has also made it easy to work across an ocean. “I thought it would be more

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difficult, having the author in the UK and the illustrator in the USA, but it could not have been smoother,” he said. “There has never been any difficulties with communicating, even across time zones. With free video conferencing and emails, it wasn’t even an issue. The only problem is how to get Jamie here for the book launch.” Jamie hasn’t figured that, either, but he has learned to never rule out anything. He also has learned that good things can come disguised, even in the trauma of losing a job. “No way I would have quit,” he said about being forced into changing careers. “Without that, I’d never be doing what I am now.”

The Atlee Library Friends Fall Book Sale to be held Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -The Atlee Library Friends’ Fall Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in Atlee Library’s meeting rooms. A Preview Sale for current members of the Friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. Members of the public are welcome to join the Friends at the door. A huge selection, over 8,000 items, of well sorted books and other media will be for sale at great prices. All hardback books, DVDs and CDs are only $1 each. All paperback books, books on tape and VHS tapes

are each 50 cents. The best bargain is to purchase a Friends’ book/tote bag for $12 and fill it to the brim for free.

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During the Fall Book Sale, the Friends of Atlee Library is sponsoring a food drive, col-

lecting nonperishable food items, toiletries, paper goods and cleaning products for the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF). Those who can are urged to bring a donation to the library, and the organization will deliver the donations to the organization. There also will be a raffle for a handmade Christmas tree quilt (64” wide by 72” long), which is currently on display at the library. The raffle tickets are $1 each and can be purchased at the Fall Book Sale or from members of the Friends. All proceeds from the Book Sale and Raffle directly benefit Atlee Library and its programs. For more information, call the library at 804-559-0654.

Ashland District supervisor forum to be held Oct. 8 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The candidates seeking the Ashland District seat on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will express their views in a public forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the auditorium at Patrick Henry

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Mechanicsville children take the challenge Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – One hundred and five preschool through middle school children took the challenge of participating in a five-week-long running series. Children and families came out Sunday afternoon to Pole Green Park to run and cheer for one another. This was the third series offered in Hanover County and was part of a national series that took place at over 70 locations across the country. Healthy Kids Running Series is a five-week, nonprofit youth running program created by Jeff Long, founder and president of HKRS. The program is designed to combat childhood obesity

while providing children with a positive, educational and fun introduction to the world of running. Every child received a medal and trophies were awarded to boys and girls who had the highest total points in each age group. Series organizer Mark Sargent, a wellness coach at Health Link Family Chiropractic in Mechanicsville, said he was very pleased with the turnout and enthusiasm for this event. “Our series increased participation over 25 percent. Watching the children work so hard every week to complete their distances is amazing. We had many children return from the first series and added a significant amount of first time runners. We believe an active lifestyle should be a

family affair.” Event sponsors were: Health Link Family Chiropractic, Laura D’s Hair and Day Spa, Village Bank, Allen and Allen, Martin’s and New Balance. Giveaways and healthy snacks were provided each week by Laura D’s and Health Link Family Chiropractic. Appearances by Super Banks, Village Bank’s mascot, also was a hit with the kids. Sargent said family and friends that volunteered each week were integral in making the series successful. The Healthy Kids Running Series will continue to run every spring and fall at Pole Green Park. The next series starts Sept. 20 and registration is open now. The new start time this fall is 4:30 p.m.

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Allen. Looming after that are back-to-back-to-back games against playoff-caliber teams in Highland Springs, Hanover and Henrico, with the latter two taking place on the road. “We take it for what it is,” Evans said. “We haven’t played the best of teams yet. We’ve got the heart of our schedule coming up.”

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Evans crossed the 100-yard mark less than a minute into the second quarter and did the bulk of his evening’s work before the ROTC cadets could even take a seat after the national anthem. He ran through a big hole for 23 yards on the game’s first play, then bounced a carry left for a 45-yard gain that would have gone for a touchdown

if not for a last-ditch tackle from Armstrong safety Jordin Poindexter. He bulled through the middle for a two-yard score on the next play, having gained all 71 of the Confederates’ yards on the drive. “He ran hard,” Turnage said. “We were hoping to get him going like try to we do every week. The big thing for him

was to take care of the ball. Last week, he turned it over a couple of times, had some fumbles. The emphasis this week was ball security, taking it back to some basic stuff.” Evans added another touchdown early in the second quarter. Lee-Davis would score two see SHARES, pg. 31

RICHMOND – During a press conference on Sept. 30, Tony Stewart said that there was a real chance that this season of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series would have been his last. But, he decided to go for one more season. Why? “The reason that we decided to run through next year is 100-percent because of the fans that have supported us,” he said. “I have been able to follow what (Gordon) has done see STEWART, pg. 32

By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Patrick Henry’s Grant Davis turned in yet another winning cross country performance for the Patriots in a Capital District meet. Davis, with a 16:41 finish, came in more than 40 seconds ahead of Connor Moses of Atlee on the Raiders’ home course Wednesday. Moses, with a 17:22 finish, cemented a winning Raiders’ team performance in which three other Atlee boys runners – Cameron Hemlinger, Chad Foltz and Conor Helmick – fin-

Five Hawk golfers go to region tournament By Dave Lawrence dlawrence@mechlocal.com

first set before their hitters warmed up and claimed three straight to win the match. The Raiders’ hitters picked apart visiting Patrick Henry in a sweep. “We had some moments. Lee-Davis definitely servereceived really well the first two

or three sets,” said Hanover head coach Karl Lippa. “I think that we were lucky that we were able to stay with their serve-receive. … Then we finally decided to come alive in game three and game four.” For more go to http://mechlocal.com.

MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover may not have qualified for the Region 4A East tournament as a team, but the Hawks might as well have. Hanover, despite finishing third as a team in the Conference 20 golf tournament at Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course in Powhatan Monday, had five of the six individual qualifiers the conference will send to the region tournament at Aeropines Golf Course at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach today. Ward Wilkinson finished atop the Hawks’ scorers with an 80. The other Hanover qualifiers were Christian Dyer (83), Cole Hodges (85), Robert Martin (86) and Jimmy Hill (87). The only non-Hanover individual qualifier was Carson Durham of Dinwiddie, who shot a 77. Hanover head coach Chris Pace said the team was disappointed by its inability to clinch the conference title. “We did not have our best day at conference. … In their eyes, and in mine, they were trying to get a one,” Pace said. “The entire back nine for a lot of kids was a downpour and that’s tough to play golf in.” Still, it wasn’t that bad of a day for the Hawks. “If you’re going to have a bad

utes later, backup running back Hayden Walsh went untouched for a 20-yard touchdown and a 28-0 halftime lead. That set the stage for Johnson’s moment in the spotlight. He tagged in for Evans after Chase Carter recovered a fumble from Armstrong quar-

terback Jahizz Carter, then went up the middle for four yards on his first carry before plunging in for his touchdown. Evans returned for his only second-half cameo after an Armstrong punt and scored from one yard out to set the final margin.

A second-quarter blocked punt recovered by Tim Moore was the primary highlight for the Wildcats (2-3), who drove to the Lee-Davis 18-yard line before running out of time in the second quarter. Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Patrick Henry’s Grant Davis digs in for a sprint to the finish and a win in a Capital District cross country meet Wednesday.

ished in the top 10. The Raiders finished with 34 points, followed by Lee-Davis (63) and Patrick Henry (107). Hanover’s boy came in sixth with 137 points. Davis, who defeated a host of Capital District runners at Pole Green Park the previous week, was not sure how big his win was. “I was too exhausted to look behind me this time after the finish. I was hoping it was considerable like last time,” said Davis said, who was not so exhausted to keep him coming to the finish line in a sprint. “I found that little bit extra, found

that extra gear, so to speak, and just went from there.” Henrico’s Ashley Brown turned in an equally dominant performance in the girls race, beating Atlee’s Laney Owen by nearly 50 seconds, with a 19:34 finish to Owen’s 20:23 time. As in the boys race, Atlee finished on top of the team standings with 35 points. Hanover County teams swept the top four spots, with Patrick Henry second (61), followed by Hanover (70) and Lee-Davis (87). Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Lee-Davis wins one, Hawks win the rest By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover and Atlee won the weekly cross-county girls volleyball matchups Tuesday. The Hawks, at Lee-Davis, spotted the Confederates the

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more touchdowns in the quarter, with the first coming on a fourth-down bubble screen that Billy Kemp took 26 yards into the end zone. Three min-

day and still qualify five out of six spots for the regional, that’s still pretty good,” Pace said. No Hanover team qualified for its respective regional tournament. Atlee sent two individuals – Erica Whitehouse, with a 74, and Spencer Talley, with an 80, to the from the Conference 16 tournament at the Crossings to the Region 5A North tournament at Brambleton Golf Course in Ashburn, which is also being held today. The Raiders looked a lock for second place until Patrick Henry-Roanoke’s No. 1, Vince Wheeler, turned in a 71. “It looked like we were going to sneak out a second or finish out a pretty strong second, and then … [Patrick Henry-Roanoke] took second,” said Atlee head coach Steve Thompson.

Patrick Henry’s Andrea Dill just missed qualifying for the regional. “Andrea was sitting on the bubble for about an hour with an 84, and then the fifth player from Albemarle came in with a 76 and knocked her out of the regional,” said Patrick Henry head coach Dave Hudak. Still the season is not over for either Dill or her teammate, Shea Burch, who – along with Whitehouse and Hanover’s Bella Seip – still have a shot at the Virginia High School League girls open championship. No Lee-Davis golfer qualified for the Region 5A South tournament. The team, which tended to shoot around 180 over nine holes all season, kept in character by carding a 360 over 18 holes in the Conference 11 tournament Monday.

Saturday, OCTOBER 10, 2015 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

LEE-DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL will be hosting their 5th Annual Navy JROTC Athletic Meet. There will be fifteen schools scheduled to compete from all over Virginia in various events like Academics, Push-ups, Sit-Ups, Relays and the Australian Trolley. This event is FREE to the public. Concessions will be available for purchase to benefit the NJROTC Program. For Questions and Donations please contact ldnjrotcbooster@gmail.com.

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ly hard, but I just don’t think we made enough plays,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza. “We had three turnovers, all critical. Every single one of them.” The first was a fumbled snap that came early in the second

quarter as the Yellow Jackets were threatening to take the lead with the ball on the Emory & Henry 3-yard line. Randolph-Macon safety Conner Lane intercepted Saxton late in the second quarter and returned the pick 44 yards for a

touchdown that was eventually called back. Two plays later Eric Johnson picked off Yellow Jacket quarterback Bubby Morgan. The Wasps then went 81 yards on eight plays, the final being Isaiah Rodgers score from 3 yards out, and Emory

& Henry took a 14-7 lead into halftime. Tre Frederick tied the game for Randolph-Macon with a 26yard score on the Yellow Jackets’ first possession of the second half. They forced an Emory & Henry punt, but turned the ball

over a third time when Morgan fumbled near the sideline after a 41-yard run. Saxton answered by finding Tyree Ward from 36 yards out to put Emory & Henry back ahead. John Byrd’s 3-yard touchdown run tied the game again early the fourth, before Dunnaville’s score and a 40yard field goal from the Wasps’ Skyler Simcox sealed the victory. Arruza likes the team he has and believes the talent is there. It’s the consistency that needs to increase. “I like our team,” Arruza said. “We’ve got a lot of really, really good kids on the team. I think they work extremely hard, I think they’ve bought in. We’re just not playing well right now. “Our kids are doing the right things. We’re just not making the plays that we need to make. I’m a football coach and they’re football players, so you come back the next day and you try to get better and you work hard. That’s what you do.” It was an important road win for Emory & Henry, who start a very competitive ODAC season with a 1-0 record. “This league is so balanced, when you get one, you’ve got to enjoy it,” Newsome said. “Until Monday.” Brad Bess can be reached at bbess@timesdispatch.com.

He will stay on with StewartHaas Racing as an owner, among his many other responsibilities such as owner of Eldora Speedway, and announced Clint Bowyer will take over the No. 14 car in 2017. “The great thing is, I think a lot of athletes and professionals get to this point and they don’t know what they’re going to do with the rest of their lives,” he said. “I’ve got everything lined

up. It’s basically everything I’m doing now, just not driving a Cup car.” Stewart has won in everything he’s ever driven and NASCAR was no exception. He’s a three-time Sprint Cup Champion, most recently in 2011 with one of the most exciting and drama-filled runs to the title, eventually beating out Carl Edwards on a tiebreaker in Homestead.

He’s won 48 races in his career, the first of which came in 1999 at Richmond International Raceway with Joe Gibbs Racing. Stewart drove for Gibbs in the No. 20 Home Depot car and won two titles with the team before joining Gene Haas and forming Stewart-Haas Racing in 2009. At the time, it was a twocar operation, with Stewart and Ryan Newman. Now, it is

a four-car team with Stewart, reigning Sprint Cup champion Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick and Kurt Busch. However, the last two seasons have certainly put a toll on Stewart. He broke his leg in a sprint car accident in 2013, and was involved in the tragedy with Kevin Ward Jr.’s death in 2014. Stewart said that Ward’s death and his leg injury had “zero percent” influence on the

retirement decision. He also said that the 2016 season will not just be a coast to the finish line. “I have two more big wins I want to get and that’s the Daytona 500 and the Southern 500,” he said. “I wouldn’t mind adding another championship to that either.” Billy Fellin is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today.

By Brad Bess Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – Kevin Saxton threw two touchdowns, Dominic Dunnaville provided a spark off the bench and Emory & Henry took advantage of Randolph-Macon mistakes to start the Old Dominion Athletic Conference season with a 31-21 win over the Yellow Jackets at Day Field on Saturday. Saxton, a sophomore and last year’s conference rookie of the year, completed 13 of his 26 passing attempts for 157 yards and a pair of touchdowns. His backup, Dunnaville, rushed 10 times for 98 yards and a touchdown and completed all six of his passing attempts. “I thought we got a spark late, when Dunnaville came in there and did some things,” Emory & Henry coach Curt Newsome said as his team improves to 3-1 on the season. “[RandolphMacon] came to play. That was a good football team we played today.” Newsome said Saxton isn’t quite the runner that Dunnaville is and Dunnaville, a redshirtfreshman, delivered the spark the Wasps were looking for. His 33-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter broke a 2121 tie Randolph-Macon (1-3) had just grabbed a little over a minute earlier. “Our kids played really, real-

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this year and see what it has meant to the fans and what it meant to them to have one last chance to watch him.” Those fans will have one last shot to see “Smoke” before he hangs up his helmet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series in 2016.

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Emory & Henry defensive end Mitch Carter (30) brings down Randolph-Macon quarterback Bubby Morgan (8) in the Wasps’ 31-21 victory over the Yellow Jackets at Day Field Saturday. Morgan finished with 22 carries for 115 yards and a touchdown.

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