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U.S. 360 projects top story of year By Meredith Rigsby News Editor MECHANICSVILLE — The Virginia Department of Transportation’s two-year $22.2 million projects to widen U.S. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) from six to eight lanes from Interstate 295 to Colony Drive and from four to six lanes from Colony Drive to Wynbrook Lane, as well as relocate Bell
Creek Road intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike by 650 feet, takes the lead in the top stories of 2015. VDOT began the projects in the spring of this year and estimates they will be completed by summer 2017. Jessica Cowardin, communications coordinator for VDOT’s Richmond District, provided updates late last week
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Top 10 stories of 2015 1) U.S. 360 expansion 2) Superintendent 3) HCBOS races 4) R-MC enrollment 5) HCPS tuition policy 6) Ebola treatment 7) Education Expo 8) Park Service 9) HCBOS goes ‘live’ 10) Tomato Festival
on the bridge deck replacement on U.S. 360 at Interstate 64 and the widening at Bell see TOP, pg. 7
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A massive expansion project of U.S. 360 (Mechanicsville Turnpike) topped The Mechanicsville Local’s Top 10 list of stories for 2015.
Town engineer gains new friend visiting Nepal By Meredith Rigsby News Editor
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SHLAND — During a recent trip to the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, Ingrid Stenbjorn, Ashland’s town engineer, ventured to Street Dog Care Centre in Boudha Stupa where she met Submitted photo Ingrid Stenbjorn is shown with Lexi, who she and adopted a new friend — a dog that had been rescued from the streets – and brought brought back to Ashland.
her back to her home in Ashland. Stenbjorn left Oct. 23 for Nepal with her niece and traveled around the country with a group known as Yoga Nepal, which was made up of six other women from around the world, including France, the United Kingdom, Kuwait, Kenya and Australia. While in the town of Boudha Stupa, Stenbjorn and one of the women in her group made a trip to the Street Dog Care Center,
which was founded by Andrea Bringmann and takes in injured and sick dogs that are homeless and provides them with veterinary care. “We were given a tour of the facility and on the tour the woman was telling us, ‘This dog is going to Belgium, this dog is going to France, this dog is going to the U.K.,’ ” Stenbjorn said. The women also were shown two dogs that see NEPAL, pg. 14
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Judge Frank G. Uvanni, left, Kerin James, Laurie Adams, Kristina Johnson, Laverne Saunders, Margaret Kapinos, Phyllis Leonard, Kathleen Flax, Melanie Baker, Judge Shannon O. Hoehl and Wayne Hazzard, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, took part in the swearing in ceremony for the Court Appointed Special Advocates volunteers.
Judges Uvanni and Hoehl swear in CASA volunteers HANOVER — Hanover County’s newest class of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was sworn in by Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge Frank G. Uvanni on Nov. 23. Judge Shannon O. Hoehl also participated in the swearing-in ceremony. CASA volunteers advocate for the interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in cases being heard by the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Since Hanover’s program began in 1988, over 190 CASA volunteers have given over 550 children a voice in court proceedings that helped determine their future. Last year, CASA volunteers gave more than 1,260 hours of service and provided muchneeded advocacy for 31 children. “Being a CASA worker is a calling,” Judge Uvanni told the newest class of seven women. “You will save children.” The newest CASA members are Laurie Adams, Kathleen Flax, Kerin James, Kristina
Johnson, Margaret Kapinos, Phyllis Leonard and Laverne Saunders. Each new volunteer received 36-plus hours of intensive, specialized training that will enable them to speak for children and seek the best outcome for them. Hanover County Board of Supervisors chairman Wayne Hazzard also thanked the new volunteers. “People like you are what makes Hanover County so great,” he told them. Melanie Baker, CASA coordinator, noted that CASA promotes safe, permanent homes for all children and looks forward to continuing to working with the court in assuring that every child who needs one is appointed a CASA volunteer. For more information about Hanover’s CASA program, call Melanie Baker, coordinator, at 804-365-4296 or email her at mdbaker@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Spring semester registration continues at Reynolds Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Reynolds Community College open registration for the 2016 spring semester continues.
Through the start of classes on Monday, Jan. 11, students can register 24 hours per day online by visiting www.reynolds.edu. Students also can register in-person in Enrollment
Services located on each campus Monday through Friday, Jan. 4-8. Reynolds Community College has three campuses: see REYNOLDS, pg. 4
9 COMMUNITY Rutland residents celebrate with the Clauses.
16 ASHLAND Rudolph joined in the fun at the Ashland Theater.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue of controlled substance on Studley Road/Avondale Drive.
Dec. 16
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295. Suspect damaged victim’s property on Atlee Station Road.
Dec. 18
Dec. 17
Suspect assaulted victim on Marimel Lane.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Pembridge Drive.
Suspect used victim’s information without permission on Sandy Lane.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Ellerson Drive.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Foxal Road.
Suspect extorted victim on War Horse Lane.
Suspect assaulted victim on Clipit Court.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Cold Harbor Road/Catlin Road.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Sliding Hill Road/Atlee Commons.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Fox Hill Farm Road. Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road.
Dec. 19
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Hepburn Court.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Cold Harbor Road.
Suspect stole items on Bell Creek Road.
Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Clak Circle.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Mount Hope Church Road/ Doswell Road.
Suspect trespassed at listed location on Beulah
Suspect forged bank note on Sliding Hill Road. Suspect was in possession
Suspect obtained money under false pretense on Summer Plains Drive.
Church Road.
Suspect assaulted victim on New Farrington Court.
Dec. 20
Suspect assaulted victim on Mary Ann Lane.
Suspect used victim’s vehicle without permission on Waldrop Lane.
Suspect stole items on Marshall Arch Drive.
Suspect violated protective order on Willow Avenue.
Suspect damaged victim’s property on Craney Island/ Cudlipp Avenue.
Suspect threatened victim on Mechanicsville Turnpike.
Suspect was in possession of controlled substance on Sliding Hill Road.
Woman convicted in taxi driver’s death
Dyshawn Divonte Simpson, the father of Dejesus’ now 1-year-old child, was found HANOVER — A woman guilty of first-degree murder was convicted Monday, Dec. 21, earlier this year as part of a of first-degree murder, abducplea agreement. Simpson could tion and arson in the death spend life in prison, of a taxi driver who but might be eligible was stabbed and set for geriatric condion fire in Hanover tional release when County last year. he turns 65. James Wells, 26, And after a had been stabbed by daylong bench Alisa Nicole Dejesus’ trial Dec. 21 in 20-year-old boyHanover Circuit friend following a Court, Dejesus also dispute. was found guilty of But it was WELLS first-degree murder Dejesus, who was 19 and the two other and five months pregnant at the felonies for her role in Wells’ time, who then got in the drivdeath. er’s seat of the taxi and drove Dejesus admitted to sheriff ’s to an isolated area of Hanover where Dejesus’ boyfriend then office investigators that Wells set the cab on fire, leaving him had begged for her help. “Instead of helping him, she to burn alive, according to evi-
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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL — Kay Beazley, the 2015 Hanover Christmas Mother, and those associated with the program would like to thank the following for their generous donations: Anonymous, Alpha Delta Kappa, Virginia Alpha Alpha Chapter; M. Anderson, Robert W. Bailie; Beaverdam Ruritan Club; Daniel and Elizabeth Bechard; Sandra Beck; S.F. Berger Comp Inc.; Albert and Phyllis Bishop. Judith Bobbitt; Zeola Borkey; Boschen Masonry Inc; Annette and Ted Boyette; Frank B. Bradley III; Robin Brightwell in memory of Jeannine B. Collins; Randy and Debbie Burcham; Douglas and Martha Carneale. Garnett A. Christoph; Marla and Ned Coleman; Kathleen J. Crews; Steve Dalton; David B. Dennis; Eagle Point Farm; Ken and Teresa Essigman; reflections of Him Fairmount Christian Church. The Morning Friendship Circle, Fairmount Christian Church; James and Joyce Fleet; Katherine S. Flowers; Virginia and Thomas Foster; Virginia Gammon; Mary C. and Robert Grattan III; Roy & and Peggy Haley; Hanover Chapter 1399, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Lois Hatch; Judith F. Hawkins; Clark Henley; Kimberly and William Hinson; Diana K. Hollett; Mark and Brenda Holmes; Darrell Hornstra; Jean F. Howard; Suzanne D. Huff; Nancy W.
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Restrictions on learning? By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News
The recent upheaval in Augusta County, which made national news, served as yet another reminder that the application of common sense seems to be less common these days than ever. If you missed the story, here is the abridged, two-sentence version: Schools in Augusta were shut down for a day last week — the last school day before Christmas break — after a furor erupted over a World Geography class lesson on calligraphy that asked students to copy the Islamic statement of faith. Some parents, outraged, claimed the school was attempting to indoctrinate their children and convert them to Islam. While this makes little sense to me, I think the theory could hold the key to never-before-seen advances in parenting. Think of the possibilities here, people. Going by this theory, we can get our kids to do anything we want — from deciding that homework is fun to embracing the merits of eating vegetables. All one would need to do is to put it in a textbook, have a student copy it over, and wham — you get a totally transformed individual, willing to throw off all that they have been taught up to that point and embrace a new world view to which they previously had zero exposure. In all seriousness, particularly when it comes to this latest flap, I think we’re giving our students too little credit — and we’re giving textbooks far too much. Could the upheaval in Augusta have been avoided? Probably. A forward-thinking educator — working in a rural community, in America, in 2015 — might have had the forethought to amend the lesson ahead of time. (Is there seriously no other Arabic phrase that could have been used? Because Google Translate could have turned this entire editorial into Arabic faster than you could read the first line). But that also is beside the point. The crux of the matter is that when we start preventing children from learning or experiencing the world because we fear they will be “indoctrinated,” we risk beginning a long slide down a slippery slope. Should children be prevented from learning about Amazonian tribal life because of the chance they will find it more appealing see LEARNING, pg. 8
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There’s nothing like a real tree By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Sometimes, it takes a little extra effort to ensure holiday traditions continue, especially in a fast-paced world that often favors the new and trendy over the old and established. For the past several Christmases, I’ve considered giving in and purchasing an artificial tree. It’s something most of my friends did long ago, and they are all too willing to declare the benefits of a fake tree. When the subject comes up, they speak as if they have a personal stake in the sales of artificial trees, and I’ve
never heard the first complaint from any of them regarding their decision to switch. But, being old and stubborn, I have refused the impulse to forego the agony of finding, selecting, mounting, and disposing of a once alive piece of greenery that emits a unique aroma that only fills my home at Christmastime. But, this year I decided it was all too much, and I shopped around for a suitable facsimile of the trees that have highlighted my holidays for many decades. I suppose I was much too particu-
lar, and all the options fell woefully short of my expectations, and not a single one smelled like a Christmas tree. “You can buy scents that smell just like a Christmas tree,” the helpful clerk said at one display. True enough. I also can sit by a video-induced fireplace and pretend I’m feeling the warmth of an open flame, but it’s not even close to the real experience. To be honest, the only tree I found that came close to my unreal expectations would have required a payment see TREE, pg. 8
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Resident urges leaders to help those who volunteer I sent a letter to the editor a couple weeks back in reference to fundraising. I thought it would be of some benefit to the volunteers. It is almost unthinkable to encourage people to volunteer for any position and then expect them to raise money for their needs. I was totally under the impression that Hanover County had taken over the Fire and EMS, especially after available information that the county/taxpayer combo had built all new firehouses and given Fire/EMS a $15 million budget. Simple deduction, I thought. Such things as building repairs, uniforms, gear and training for volunteers should be paid with Hanover County tax dollars. We can’t do it halfway; if we don’t have enough in the budget to take care of our volunteers, we should raise the budget. I’m fully aware that we have had “so-so” boards in Hanover’s past but now we have a board of supervisors that found a way to cut $30 million out of a budget passed by the 2009 board and did so without raising or lowering taxes. A practically new and inexperienced board saved us $30 million right off. What could we expect if we had term limits of four or max eight years? New thinking and newer ideas come from new people as this board has proven. What a blow it must have been for the old board members to learn that first time supervisors knocked $30 million off their 2009 budget.
Assuming the $30 million saved is just floating around to be found again at a later date, why not use a million of it now to help out the volunteers? Requiring people who work for no pay to raise money for uniforms and training is nonsense. Thirty million saved each year and none given back to the taxpayers will add up quickly, so I’m wondering if that savings could accumulate and at some future date the county will operate off the savings and give us a year off without taxes. James Munsey, board member, said in his letter to the editor, “The volunteers need money for everything from uniforms, training, public outreach, internal furnishings and certain equipment within the station.” And he pointed out that “donations have seen a steady decline over the last few years.” see LETTERS, pg. 8
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Creek Road. “Overall, the project (bridge deck replacement) is on schedule, or even slightly ahead of schedule,” Cowardin said. “We’ve demolished the old U.S. 360 westbound bridge deck. The next major milestone is pouring the new deck, which is scheduled for mid-January. Current work involved repairs to the bridge piers, repairs to ends of the existing concrete beams and replacing the beam sets and anchor bolts.” As for the widening on Bell Creek, Cowardin said, “We are working to relocate utilities within the project limits, which is scheduled to be complete in early February. During relocation efforts, we’re also widening the westbound lanes. The slopes have been built and crews are placing stone for the widened roadway. We plan to place curb and gutter over the next few weeks. Widening the ramp from U.S. 360 west to Interstate 295 north is also underway and paving may take place within the next few weeks.” In November, construction crews were working to relocate utilities within the project limits and widen the westbound lanes. Slopes for the projects have been built and crews also have placed stone for the widened roadway. Currently, VDOT crews are placing a curb and gutter at the location and widening the ramp from U.S. 360 west to Interstate 295 north. Crews also plan to begin paving in the near future. A citizen information meeting about the project was held on May 26 at Lee-Davis High School. The resignation of Dr. Jamelle Wilson as Hanover County Public Schools superintendent and the in-house appointment of Dr. Michael Gill as her replacement took the No. 2 spot in the top stories for 2015. “We are building people; the work that we do in schools is about children. We don’t teach content; we teach – that’s our focus and that’s something that I know our staff embraces. It’s about children.” As Wilson prepared to say goodbye to the WILSON local school division, she beamed with pride in talking about the successes she enjoyed as superintendent and in the classroom. Sometimes, the answer to a problem lies closer to home than anyone realizes. The Hanover County School Board began
searching for a new superintendent in June after accepting Wilson’s resignation. In the end, the best candidate was right in their own backyard, and, during the second week of November, they made their unaniGILL mous choice public. After an extensive national search, Gill, who was serving as assistant superintendent for instructional leadership, was named superintendent. He was selected over a number of qualified and impressive candidates, according to board chair Bob Hundley. “The school board was impressed with the exceptionally strong applicant pool that pursued this position, which made this a highly competitive process,” Hundley said in a prepared statement. “In the end, Dr. Gill clearly rose to the top.” Board members were more than satisfied with the selection. W. Canova Peterson’s retention of his board of supervisors’ seat representing the Mechanicsville District and the election of Faye O. Prichard as the new Ashland District representative came in as the No. 3 story. In a hard-fought batPETERSON tle for the Mechanicsville District seat on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Peterson, the incumbent and a Republican, defeated Democrat Glenn T. Millican Jr. by 223 votes in the Nov. 3 General Election. Peterson garnered 1,519 votes to Millican’s 1,296. There were 12 write-in votes in that race. Prichard, a former mayor and current memPRICHARD ber of Ashland Town Council, captured the Ashland District seat being vacated by G. Ed Via III, who chose not to seek re-election. Prichard, a Democrat, received 1,845 votes to Republican W.W. “Web” Stokes’ 1,052. There were 17 write-in votes. Prichard and Scott A. Wyatt are newcomers see TOP, pg. 15
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plan. Taking advantage of the unseasonably warm weather, I ventured out one night after dinner and retrieved a small but aromatic tree from the local home improvement box store. After the normal several tries, the tree was leveled and ready for lights and ornaments. My children shouldered the burden of the task, and the result was usual, but a real and
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How can we expect to have people give up their downtime and volunteer as firemen or EMS and expect them to pay their own way? I’ve heard from time to time that Hanover is low on volunteers — could that be one of the reasons? Call your supervisor and demand a change in our volunteer compensation policy before someone gets the idea to sneak a BYOG (Buy Your Own Gear) policy into our sheriff’s office. Ted Mentz Old Church
2.0 GPA athlete requirement The Hanover County School Board is considering requiring all students who compete in athletics to have a 2.0 GPA (grade point average. To the general public, this sounds like a good idea. The PR is hard to refute until one understands that currently Hanover County students do not need a 2.0
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appreciated centerpiece of our holiday decorations. As I sat and admired the colorful lights as they reflected off ornaments and produced glows of all colors, I was pleased with my decision to at least wait another year before retiring the tradition. And I couldn’t help but think of a Christmas long ago, when we pulled our car into a small Christmas tree lot on a rural road. A rigged extension cord with a few dimly lit bulbs provided the only light over the few rows of recently cut trees.
We clutched our coats and bundled our scarves as a cold wind greeted us. My father inspected many trees before he found the perfect one, always larger than the one my mother suggested. But, even she would say many years after his death, he always picked the prettiest tree, and took the most particular care in its decoration. In the many years since that winter night, I’ve realized Christmas is much more than a tree, or a smartly decorated house. The closeness of family, the
wish of the message and the warmth of good will toward all are things I now associate with the season. The memories made beside this year’s tree joined a collection of reflections that fill a lifetime of memories, and created new ones that will last a lifetime. Here’s hoping your moments around the tree this year were filled with cheer and happiness, and the memories you made will fill your heart with warmth for years to come.
GPA to graduate from high school, serve their country in the military, take classes at a community college or attend a technical school. There are hard working students who may never get to a 2.0 but they can graduate and be productive citizens. Some of these students will be denied the positive aspects of high school athletics if this change is adopted. Why set the standard higher for athletes then for others in the school system? What is fair about that? If you want to raise grades, why not do it across the board and require all students to have a 2.0 GPA to graduate high school like colleges do? This would set the bar higher for all students, a much fairer option. Can’t argue with that, can you? Of course not — everyone would make the 2.0 and that would reduce the graduation rate, which the school board might not like to see made public. If they consider athletics a privilege, then make participants in all extra-curricular activities meet the same requirement, not just athletes.
This would include marching band, performing music and drama, all clubs and non-athletic activities. Be fair to all or drop the idea of just going after one group. Bruce Bowen Mechanicsville
based on relevance and time constraints. The books referred to by the writer are long and involved and would take up too much time. Students are free to read them on their own time. The writer has forgotten the other students in the classroom. What one student would select another may object to. This is why the school administration makes these decisions. Only the education (teachers’ union) lobby would object to this. I have seen Sean Davis, Canova Peterson and Wayne Hazzard and all other members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors fully support the HCPS time after time. Only the education (teachers’ union) lobby would object to anything the HCBOS has done for HCPS. Larnie Allgood Mechanicsville
School system selects material This writer was surprised to read that Hanover County Public Schools was going to spiral into disaster unless certain demands are met. Apparently the writer is insisting students under the direction of the education (teachers’ union) lobby plan and implement the curriculum without regard for relevance or time constraints. Apparently the writer is not aware of the chain of command in our school system. In the HCPS system, the school administration selects the course material, the teachers teach the course material, and the students learn this material. Nothing is banned. Course material is selected
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Some residents of the Rutland community have an annual Thanksgiving tradition of playing flag football in what they call the Turkey Bowl. This year’s game was held Sunday, Nov. 29, with about 120 people attending. The players raised money for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office. Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Rutland House at Mechanicsville’s Rutland community on Tuesday, Dec. 1, for “Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus.” They spent lots of time with residents and children reviewing wish lists and enjoying the festive celebration.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CARL BERKLEY Carl Jackson Berkley, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2015, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice Allen Berkley; parents, Jackson and Flossie Berkley;
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and sisters, Hazel Olson and Marie Fleet. He is survived by his son, Keith A. Berkley of Goochland; sisters, Ruby Newcomb of Chase City, Edna Broom of Richmond and Marian Robertson and Christine McGraw, both of Mechanicsville. He graduated from Randolph-Henry High School, served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, and retired from CNA Insurance Company after 25 years. He was an active member of the Mechanicsville United Methodist Church for 60 years. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today Wednesday (December 30, 2015) at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville UMC, 7356 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville,
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LOIS BRANCH Lois Lambert Branch, 89, a 56-year resident of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. Born June 4, 1926, in Nottoway County, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Emma Fuqua Lambert. After receiving her Accounting Certificate from the SmithdealMassey Business School, she was employed by VEPCO and later Massey Energy. Mrs. Branch was an active member of New Hanover Presbyterian Church, and was a volunteer at Memorial Regional Medical Center. She also enjoyed gardening, flower arrangements, travel, and playing with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Bill” Branch, and is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Branch Kirsten of Leesburg, two grandchildren, Grace and Nicole Kirsten, and a sister, Fuqua Bridgman of Blackstone. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2015, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090.
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Richard Tyler Burkett, 58, of Mechanicsville, went home with the Lord on December 23, 2015. He was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to the late Karl and Peggy Burkett. Tyler is survived by his wife, Annette; two chil-
dren, Carson and Mackenzie; brother, Glenn; and sister, Lisa Burkett-Williamson (Jon), both of Las Vegas, Nevada; several nieces, nephews and other beloved family and friends. For more than 35 years, Tyler devoted his life to missions and ministry through various churches and his nonprofit, Xtreme International. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2015, at Cool Spring Baptist Church. Burial followed at New Bethesda Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to Xtreme International, http://xintl.org/#/support-giving. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
HENRY COBB Henry Pollard “Pollard” Cobb, 85, of Mechanicsville, died on December 20, 2015. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Milford (Caroline County), son of the late Dr. Edward Chisholm Cobb and Isaline Walton Perkins Cobb. He also was preceded by his sisters, Pauline Celeste Cobb and Margaret Cobb, and brothers, Edward Chisholm Cobb Jr., William Lewis Cobb and Raymond Perkins Cobb. Mr. Cobb was a U.S. Air Force veteran, graduated from the University of Richmond, with a B.A. degree and retired from Ethyl Corp. as a purchasing agent. He was a member of Fairmount Christian Church and loved to travel. Survivors include Gwendolyn Skalaroff (Manny), Elizabeth Fulgham (Frank), Mary Anne Gammon, and others. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until noon today (Wednesday, December 30, 2015) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where services will be held at noon, with interment to follow in
Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairmount Christian Church, Attn: The Expansion Fund, 6502 Creighton Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
WILBUR COFFEY JR. Wilbur “Bill” Hayden Coffey Jr., 69, of North Chesterfield, passed away after a brief illness on December 21, 2015. A native of Goochland County, Bill was born in Richmond on January 7, 1946, the oldest son of Bill and Kathleen “Kitty” Coffey. Bill was a retired Human Resource Director for the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving at Central State Hospital for 22 years and a retired high school football coach at Monacan High School in Chesterfield. For years, Bill was associated with the Chesterfield Quarterback League as a coach and Assistant Division Commissioner. Prior to becoming a coach at Monacan High School, Bill served as the League’s Northern Division Commissioner. In addition to coaching football, Bill was active his entire life coaching baseball, basketball and softball at the youth level. He also coached JV baseball and Varsity tennis at Monacan prior to his retirement from football. Bill was a musician, singing, playing guitar, keyboard and drums growing up. He was a member of the rock band “The Governors” for years, prior to entering the U.S. Navy in 1966 during the height of the Vietnam War. Before and after his military service, Bill attended Virginia Commonwealth University, majoring in History, and, in 2007, he attended Averett University,majoringinBusiness Administration. Bill’s HR experience included employment with the City of Richmond, VCU/MCV, the State Office of
Housing and the Department of Human Resources for the Commonwealth, in addition to his service with Central State Hospital. Prior to being hired by GM in 1978, Bill was a construction contractor in Fredericksburg. He was proud to be the first Virginian to be employed by GM’s Delco-Moraine Division, when they opened a plant in Fredericksburg. Bill was a diehard Washington Redskins, Atlanta Braves, VCU Ram and Monacan Chief fan. Bill was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur “Bill” H. Coffey Sr., and mother, Kathleen “Kitty” Pace Coffey; his grandparents, Horace Justin Coffey and Maggie Mae Haden Coffey and John William Pace and Mary Singleton Parrish Pace of Goochland. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Prim; five children, two sons, Richard Hayden Coffey and his wife, Beth Ann, of Hawkinsville Georgia, Justin Hayden Coffey and his wife, Catherine “Cat,” of Chesterfield; stepdaughter, Melinda B. Carson and her husband, Randall, of Chesterfield; two stepsons, William M. Belcher II “Mike” and his wife, Trudy, of Beaverdam and Bryen E. Belcher and his wife, Deidre, of Hanover; one brother, John David Coffey of Louisa; 16 grandchildren, Sarah, Anthony, Garrett, Casey, William, Grant, Ellie, JJ and Mason, all of the Richmond area, and Hayden, Josh, Anna Katherine, Ethan, Reid, Claire and Charlotte of Georgia; in addition to numerous other cousins, family members and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2015, at Woody Funeral HomeHuguenot Chapel at 1020 Huguenot Road in Midlothian. A graveside service followed at Byrd Presbyterian Church at 2229 Dogtown Road in see OBITUARIES, pg. 11
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Goochland. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Byrd Presbyterian Church or to the “Coach Coffey Scholarship Fund,” c/o Union Bank, 11361 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235 or any Union branch.
WILLIAM DRAPER JR. William E. “Bill” Draper Jr., 83, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 21, 2015, after a period of declining health. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly; his daughter, Jill Brandon (James); granddaughter, Meredith Driskill, all of Mechanicsville; his son, Jerry Draper (Amber); granddaughter, Aubrey of Chesterfield; two sisters, Bessie Lee McDaniel (George) of Hopewell and Carolyn Creggar (Tommy) of Prince George; two brothers, Russell Draper (Carol) of Mechanicsville and Richard “Dickie” Marshall (Helen); and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill worked as a millwright for Local 1402 for over 50 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet plane mechanic. He was past governor of Hopewell Moose Lodge #1472 and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father John H. Massey Council #4568, where he held the position of Inner Guide. Bill also was a member of the 4th Degree of Appomattox Assembly #1614, serving as Inner Sentinel. The Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2015, at The Shrine of the Infant of Prague in Wakefield across from the Virginia Diner. Final rest is in Appomattox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to either The Shrine of the Infant of
Prague in Wakefield or St. John’s Catholic Church, Highland Springs, VA. Memorial Funeral Home at 214 North 6th Avenue in Hopewell was in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be registered online at www.memorialfh.com.
BARBARA FREY Barbara Ellen Frey, of King William, went to be in eternal peace with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2015. She died unexpectedly from complications during outpatient surgery. Barbara was a loving, generous mother utterly devoted to her two sons. Barbara spent much of her career bettering the customer experience for patients in clinics and hospitals in the Richmond area and volunteered for many years with the Benedictine and Saint Gertrude FIRST Robotics programs. She loved Christmas, gardening, baking, and roller skating. The youngest daughter of six, she will be remembered by her two sons, Paul Edward Lathrop and his wife, Ashley, of Glen Allen, and Alan Christopher Lathrop of Glen Allen; her father, Alan Edward Frey and his wife, Leora, of King George; and her five older sisters, Jean Moneyhon and her husband, James, of King George, Marilyn Eichelberger of Fredericksburg, Ann Stachura and her husband, Norman, of Longwood, Florida, Karen Berka and her husband, Joseph, of Devon, Pennsylvania, and Cynthia Frey of Glen Allen. Barbara also leaves behind countless extended family members and friends who will miss her. She is preceded in death by her mother, Muriel Theresa Frey of King George. She was laid to rest at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Historyland Memorial Cemetery at 11227 James Madison Parkway in King George. A memorial mass will be held later this week in Richmond. Those who so desire may make memorial donations to the Benedictine Robotics
Program, 12829 River Road Richmond, VA 23238 in lieu of flowers. Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.
RALPH GOLDING SR. Ralph V. Golding Sr., 77, a 47year resident of Mechanicsville, passed on December 24, 2015. Born on October 29, 1938, in Powhatan, he attended school until the tenth grade and was a productions manager until his retirement in 2001. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine M. Golding. He is survived by his sons, Curtis V. of Chester, Ralph V. Jr. and Roger L. Golding; siblings, Arvil of Mechanicsville, Jerry of Goochland, James and Carlton of North Carolina, Billy Golding of Amelia, Linda Steppe of Florida, Becky Moore of North Carolina and Janice Bailey of Alexandria; as well as three grandchildren, Matthew (Jayne), Jeremy and Kendall Golding; and two great-grandchildren, Michael and Isaac Golding. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015, in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
of the Kentucky Colonels since 1981. He also was a pumpkin farmer for 22 years, loved gospel music, trucks, tractors, and fishing, was a mentor and leader for BSA Pack and Troop 534 Mechanicsville, and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Donna Fraysse Horn; children, Bettina Meredith Horn (Richard Tanner) and
contributions may be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation: www.bcrfcure. org. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
ELIZABETH HOTT Elizabeth “Betty” Mae O’BrienHott,ofMechanicsville, loving mother and grandmothsee OBITUARIES, pg. 12
We thank all of our sponsors and contributors who made this event a success. Platinum Sponsors: Beazley Entertainment (Brad & Carla Beazley) John & Andrea Kelly, Healthmarkets Insurance Agency Gold Sponsors: Richmond East Moose Lodge Commercial Services AC & SS, LLC Carpetland’s Custom Carpet & Tile Exit Realty Parade of Homes Nettie’s Beauty Salon (Lynette Regensburg) Silver Sponsors: Baytrippin Marine Service Chamberlain Mechanical Farmer Machine Larry Kirby Ike Loving & Jean Brooks Kenny and Sandy Pugh Kickin’ Country Line Dancin’ (Daniel Hambright)
GARRY HORN Garry Lynn Horn, 62, of Mechanicsville passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015. He was retired from Southern States Cooperative Inc. as a Fleet Manager after 25 years of service where he received many awards for his meritorious service. He was a member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church where he served on multiple mission projects. His last employment was at Washington Memorial Park where he dedicated himself to serve those in need as a Family Service Specialist. He was a member of the honorable order
Troy Everett Horn (Ana PoloHorn); grandchildren, Victoria Kathryn Horn Tanner, Richard Watt Tanner and Alexandra Lynn Horn; siblings, Donald Ray Horn (Millie Horn), Doris Faye Horn; and many beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church at 6930 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. Memorial
The 2nd Annual “Claus” for Celebration was held at The Richmond East Moose Lodge on Saturday, December 5. We want to thank everyone who attended this event and brought toys which were donated to the Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions.
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er, passed away December 4, 2015. Born in Appomattox on July 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles Davis O’Brien and Viola Alice Reynolds O’Brien. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Wilbur Ashby Hott, and brother, Charles Davis “CD”
O’Brien. She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Roberts; her children, Wilbur Davis “WD” Hott, Pamela Kay Trimmer, Gary Ray Hott and Alice Dianne Hott; her grandchildren, Brittney Nicole Trimmer, Meagan Michelle Trimmer, Daniel Thomas Trimmer II and Kayla Michelle Hott; and great-grandchild, Elizabeth May Hott. She was a faithful
Jehovah’s Witness for almost five decades. Her passions were teaching others about the Bible, her family, gardening, reading, going to the river to eat crabs and car rides to the mountains. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Studley Road in Mechanicsville.
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2, 2016, at Atlee Church, Mechanicsville Campus, at 7171 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Atlee Church, West End Campus.
SANDRA KIDD Sandra “Sandy” M. Kidd, 64, of Mechanicsville, passed away after a lengthy illness, December 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Louise F. Mathews; brothers, Robert C. Mathews Jr. and Wilber L. Mathews; and son, Thomas Wayne Kidd. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Wayne Kidd; son, Christopher Lee Kidd (Elizabeth); father, Robert C. Mathews Sr.; grandchildren, Dylan Thomas Kidd, Hunter Wayne Kidd, Jason Francher; sister, Mary Chewning (Norman); and sister-in-law, Donna Mathews. Sandy was a former member of the Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad. A celebration of life was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Road. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad.
ADDIE LOVING Addie Pearl Longest Loving, 94, of Mechanicsville, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2015. She was born in King and Queen County on May 14, 1921. Pearl worked for and retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services. Her passion in life was sharing moments and events with her family and friends. She is survived by her brothers, Charles Arthur and Calvin Longest; children, Charles Robert Loving Jr. and Nancy Loving Moore (Jerry); as well as two granddaughters, Annalisa Moore and Katie Hadd (Ryan); and two greatgrandchildren, Owen and Maddie Hadd. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Robert Loving Sr.; parents, John Temple Longest and
Mattie Lumpkin Longest; siblings, John Alvin, Harold Lloyd, Henry Clayton, Harry Longest and Hazel McFarland. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015, in the Upper King andQueen Baptist Church Cemetery. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPH McLANE Joseph I. McLane, 57, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 25, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife, family members and many friends. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Atlee Community Church, 7171 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Atlee Community Church.
DORIS PAULUS Doris Case Paulus, 86, of Mechanicsville, passed away December 25, 2015. She was born July 30, 1929, in Port Jervis, New York, to the late James and Laura Case. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Charles W. Paulus; brother, Laurence Case and his wife, Irene, of Waterford, New York; and sister-in-law, Joan Case, of Melrose, New York. She is survived by her son, Bruce Paulus and wife, Sandra, of Mechanicsville; daughter, Laurie Breon and husband, Scott, of Fredericksburg; son, Laurence Paulus of Henrico; grandsons, Dustin and Tyler Breon of Fredericksburg and Brandon Paulus and wife, Amber, of Glen Allen; brother, Charac Case of Melrose, New York; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Paulus was a past member of the Eastern Star of Port Jervis, New York, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the London Bridge Fire Department and was a volunteer for Meals on
Wheels in Richmond. Her favorite pastime was working in her flower garden, for which she had a very green thumb. She enjoyed many hobbies, including painting, knitting and crafts. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 30, 2015) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road, where a funeral service will be held noon Thursday, December 31, 2015. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park.
JOHN PAYNE John Calvin Payne, 68, died December 25, 2015, after a valiant fight with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Dana Harver Payne; daughter, Rachel Payne Collins; son, Jason Charles Payne; grandsons, Dakota Calvin Wright and Colten Trevor Collins; granddaughter, Faith Aaryn Collins; brother, Charles W. Payne and his wife, Carole; brother-inlaw, Kenneth A. Harver and his wife, Terry; sister-in-law, Daphne Harver; six nephews and five nieces. He also is survived by countless extended family members and friends. Residing predominantly in Mechanicsville since 1952, Mr. Payne was a graduate of Lee-Davis High School and Randolph-Macon College. He was proud to be a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed for many years with First & Merchants National Bank and later with an Internet services company. He is a past president and lifetime member of the Virginia College Placement Association (now VACE) and a past president of Hanover Senior Softball League. John was a long-time member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 30, 2015) at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral see OBITUARIES, pg. 13
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GWENDOLYN PIACENTINI Gwendolyn Moore Piacentini, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. She was born on November 6, 1957, the daughter of the late Richard A. Moore Jr. and Barbara Peace Moore. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Donald W. Piacentini; sons, William Sean Thomas Piacentini and Dylan Reed Thomas Piacentini. Gwendolyn was a devoted wife and mother, full of love for her family, often going above and beyond to support them in any way she could. She was quick to pick up the phone, offering advice and guidance,
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Thomas Gene Haynie Jr. of Mechanicsville achieved the rank of Eagle Scout on May 31 at his Court of Honor ceremony held at the Church of the Redeemer. Gene is the son of Thomas and Teresa Haynie of Mechanicsville. He is the grandson of Jimmy and Doris Bussells and the late Braden and Helen Jean Haynie, all of Lively. He is a member of Troop 503, chartered by Church of the Redeemer in Mechanicsville, and a member of the Order of the Arrow, a Boy Scouts of America Honor Society. To earn the rank of Eagle, a scout must earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate leadership and community service by organizing and carrying out an Eagle project. For his project, Gene led in the renovation and painting of the meeting hall at Giuseppe Verdi Lodge in Mechanicsville. Gene is a 2015 graduate of Atlee High School, where he was a member of the freshman football team, show choir and varsity wrestling team. His wrestling highlights include competing in Freestyle and GrecoRoman wrestling on the 2013 Virginia National Wrestling Team and placing fourth in the 2015 5A State Championships held at
and telling of the latest adventures of K.C., the cat. She also leaves behind her beloved horse, Sachi. Gwendolyn will be dearly missed by her family. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 30, 2015) at Bliley’s- Central at 3801 Augusta Avenue in Richmond. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015, at Church of the Redeemer at 8257 Meadowbridge Road in Mechanicsville.
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BETTY WEAVER Betty Lou Weaver, of Chesterfield, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wesley Greene and Rosa Ella McDaniel. She is survived by her daughter, Karen M. Lanthrip (James); her son, Adam W. Lanthrip (Teresa); her granddaughter, Amber
Lanthrip; and her grandson, Brandon Lanthrip. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 30, 2015) at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville.
GERALD WILLIAMS Gerald S. Williams, 80, of Yale, formerly of Courtland, passed away on December 27, 2015, in Franklin. He was born in Newsoms, son of the late Jimmie Ryan Williams and Lonie Drake Williams. He was predeceased by his first wife of 45 years, Ann Story Williams. Left to cherish his memory are wife, Virginia Carr Williams of Yale; a sister, Ann Williams Jones of Mechanicsville; and an aunt, Josephine Futrell Sumner of Franklin. He is survived by his children, Sharon and Mike Wills of Louisa, Susan and Tim Blanks see OBITUARIES, pg. 18
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which refers to particular days, was received Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015.) OK, dog owners . . . For the past four days we’ve seen two wandering pit bulls in front and behind our house, and yesterday — while walking our dog — I found out that two German shepherds were loose in the neighborhood after getting out of their yard. We walk our dog daily in our nice quiet neighborhood on a leash. Now, I have no idea if any
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of these dogs are digging their way out, or jumping a fence, or simply walking out of the house through an open door. Our own dog is an escape artist, so I know dogs have ways. We found this out during my second walk with him when he got out of his harness. We changed harnesses and hooked a second leash. Double-leashing him works great, and it resolved that problem. My dog is quite young and still pretty impulsive around other dogs, so my nightmare is to find a loose dog that wants to pick a fight. And even if he
doesn’t want to pick a fight, I don’t want to face a loose dog with my excited pup on a leash. I fear for him, the other dog . . . and for myself! Too often during our runs or walks I encounter unleashed dogs. Last night, there was a man working on his car with a little dog happily bouncing around. No leash. Two weeks ago, a medium dog came running towards us — no leash — while the owner screamed at him to stop. Yeah, right! The dog came baring teeth and went directly for
my leashed dog. A small fight ensued, with me in the middle of it getting wrapped up in the leash. Another neighbor came to help. And a few weeks ago, a beagle chased us while barking for a good block very early in the morning. He would not leave us alone, and then I had to wait to make sure he made it back home (now, is it my obligation to ensure these loose dogs go back to the safety of their homes? I do not think it is). There also is a pit bull and a German shepherd that roam free while their owners are out-
side, enjoying the weather, or cutting the grass. I have no doubt they are both awesome dogs, but having our dogs in a leash is the law — at least here in this county. Even if they are cute and fluffy, or well trained, or very old and weak, or really good with people and other dogs . . . the law makes no distinctions Furthermore, it is up to us — owners — to make sure our homes and environment are safe and secure. Please check your fence the next time your dog gets out. If your dog is a digger, there
are great tricks to keep him from doing so (bury his own poop and/or inflated balloons in his favorite digging spots!) For all of you who follow the rules, thank you. I look forward to seeing you and your pets around our town. The leash law went into effect June 30, 2010, in Hanover County, prohibint dogs from running free to help cut down on rabies. The law already applied year-round in Hanover’s more populated areas. Pets also must have a cur-
“Yoko,” and fell in love. Lexi had been taken to the Street Dog Care Center after being found on the street with a cut on her leg that had become very infected. Lexi couldn’t have come into Stenbjorn’s life at a better time.
The Ashland resident recently lost her previous dog and was longing for a new one. “I was lonely for a dog and there she was,” Stenbjorn said. “I don’t know, I even thought while I was there — there are lots of dogs in
the U.S. that need homes, but these dogs in Nepal, first of all, are really mild-mannered because they have to get by in the city. … So, I thought ‘I could adopt an American dog too,’ but I didn’t want them to put this dog back out on the street.” Originally, Stenbjorn had wanted to name her new pup “Lakshmi” after another dog she had seen photos of at the Street Dog Care Center. However, because the name was difficult for others to understand, she settled on Lexi, which Stenbjorn said is her variation of “Lakshmi.” Golden-haired Lexi arrived in the United States on Friday, Nov. 27, when Stenbjorn
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almost every rib was visible, Stenbjorn said. “She hates to be left alone but she’s not mean to other dogs, but she is really afraid that she will be perceived as a weak dog and I think she’s afraid she’s going to starve,” Stenbjorn said. Lexi has begun gaining weight and her life has greatly improved since her days at the Street Dog Care Centre. “It’s nice having a dog in the house again, and she’s just so sweet. She adores people and she just adores being with me,” Stenbjorn said. For more information about the Street Dog Care Center in Nepal, visit http:// www.streetdogcare.org/.
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to the board. Wyatt replaces Elton Wade, who, like Via, chose not to seek re-election. In the No. 4 story of the year, RandolphMacon College broke enrollment records, and welcomed its largest new student class. For the fall 2015 semester, RandolphMacon welcomed 413 incoming freshmen, including 60 transfer students, and broke enrollment records with 1,420 overall students. This year’s freshman class also is the college’s largest new student class. This is the fourth consecutive year that enrollment numbers have exceeded 1,300. “We extend a heartfelt welcome to the Class of 2019,” Robert. R. Lindgren, president of Randolph-Macon College, said. “The Randolph-Macon College community is thrilled that LINDGREN our newest Yellow Jackets are joining the family. Our historic enrollment numbers underscore the attraction to this great school and its reputation for preparing our students to succeed in life.” Included in the Class of 2019 is a set of quadruplets, three girls, including two identical twins, and a boy, that are the only quadruplets in the nation entering the same college as freshmen in fall 2015, according to Randolph-Macon. The incoming freshman class also represents 20 states, the District of Columbia and two foreign countries. Forty-seven percent of the new students are male and 53 percent are female. Based on grade point average (GPA), class rank and/or test scores, the Class of 2019 is the most academically qualified class Randolph-Macon College has enrolled to date. At No. 5 is the violation of Hanover County Public Schools’ tuition policy by students living outside of the county. Two students recently were removed from Hanover County Public Schools for violating the system’s policy on out of county attendance and tuition costs associated with those students. And, they may be only the tip of the
iceberg when it comes to out of county students attending Hanover schools at taxpayers’ expense. The two students in this case attended Hanover schools since 2007 while their parents allegedly lived in King William County. It appears that Hanover County Public Schools has a “practice” to not request payment for recovery on the tuition not paid and to just remove the student in these cases when the parents mislead school officials in claiming residency in the county. Officials are investigating about a dozen possible similar cases in Hanover schools. Parents could eventually be charged with a Class 4 misdemeanor and be required to repay the tuition. Students attending Hanover schools who do not reside in the county are required to apply and to pay $5,690 a year in tuition, a policy that is enforced in most school divisions across the state. The actual cost to educate a student in Hanover County is about $7,500. At least one school board member thinks this current practice is wrong and should be changed. Norman Sulser, Cold Harbor District, said he planned to attempt to correct the current practice with a motion at the May 12 regular meeting. According to Sulser, the motion will read that “Effective June 15, 2015, any parent caught having their child illegally attending a Hanover County school will be required to pay the $5,690 for each year and for each child and the student will be removed from the Hanover County school.” The No. 6 story features a Hanover High School graduate and current Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) student’s decision to use his summer break to research a possible treatment for the Ebola virus. When VCU sophomore Joshua David began making plans for his summer break, he knew he wanted to DAVID get away — but not necessarily to lounge on a beach and soak up rays for three months. David, a chemistry major and Hanover High School graduate, decided to take the opportunity during his time off from the
school year to expand his knowledge and experience in the areas of research and biochemistry. Specifically, David applied, and was accepted, to a 10-week program at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California. There, he worked with Scripps Research Institute graduate student Charles Murin and associate professor of the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology at The Scripps Research Institute Andrew Ward, Ph.D., to try to develop a medication to treat the Ebola virus. “The Scripps Research Institute is really, it’s actually one of the second best places for biochemistry in the whole country, and they specialize a lot in something called structural biology,” David said. “It’s looking at what the molecules that make up life, cells, our whole body, what they actually look like at the molecular level.” The Ebola virus is up to 90 percent lethal and patients initially experience flulike symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, diarrhea and vomiting, until the virus progresses, resulting in symptoms such as hemorrhage and organ failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. What David will be doing at The Scripps Institute is learning, experimenting and trying to understand different antibodies and how they affect the Ebola virus. An antibody is a protein produced by white blood cells that is used by the immune system to identify and neutralize pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, according to medicinenet.com. It can target the virus or bacteria and bind to it either to let the immune system know there is something wrong or to interact with the virus or bacteria so it doesn’t work well anymore, David said. Taking the No. 7 spot among the year’s top stories is Hanover County’s first-ever Education Expo that was held at Hanover High School. It was one-stop shopping for more than 800 Hanover County parents and students as they filed into the county’s first Education Expo at Hanover High School the week of Oct. 19. Opportunities for students are changing and expanding, and the expo allowed stakeholders to gather up-to-date information on available programs, some of them making their debut next year. see TOP, pg. 17
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Each participant selected must commit to attend all the sessions. There is a fee of $30 per adult participant, to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. In selecting participants for the class, an effort will be made to achieve a broad-based representation of the community. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2016. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office shortly thereafter. For additional information and to request an application form, contact: Sharlee K. D. Mills, Office Manager Hanover County Planning Office 7516 County Complex Road P.O. Box 470 Hanover Courthouse Hanover, Virginia 230669 365-6169 (Hanover, Doswell, Mechanicsville, Richmond) 227-3377 (Beaverdam, Montpelier) 798-6160 (Rockville) (Fax 804-365-6232) sdmills@hanovercounty.gov
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ASHLAND — Circles Ashland is a new organization working with people living in poverty in the Ashland area, helping them move up to a sustainable income. The organization will be recruiting its first class of Circle Leaders (who are seeking a way out of poverty) and Allies (who The first class of Circle Leaders will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Ashland Branch Library at 201 S. Railroad St. in Ashland.
provide encouragement and emotional support) this spring. Volunteers will commit to four to five hours per month. People with a strong commit-
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ment and an ability to work together with others on a team are needed. Specific needs include: Serving on the Advisory Team Coordinating fund development Recruiting Circle Leaders and Allies Supporting other resource team needs Members of the public are invited to a gathering to learn Meredith Rigsby/The Local more about helping. The sesBeverly Samuels, left, Louis Luscher, manager at Martin’s, and Kay Beazley, 2015 Hanover sion will begin with an overChristmas Mother gathered at the Ashland store last week for a check presentation. Luscher, view of the Circles Ashland on behalf of Martin’s Food Markets, gave the Christmas Mother program a donation of program, then a discussion of $14,060.47. So far, the Christmas Mother and volunteers have been able to help 668 families, 1,578 children and 120 seniors through fundraising and other selfless acts. the roles and responsibilities of these tasks. The meeting will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, at the Ashland Branch Library at 201 S. Railroad St. in Advisory Board by Gov. Terry governor said is focused on Staff Report Ashland. finding common ground McAuliffe. news@mechlocal.com For more information, conClara M. Mills is an envi- with members of both partact circlesashland@gmail.com RICHMOND – A ronmental coordinator in ties on issues that will build or 804-496-1212. Beaverdam resident recently Spotsylvania County. a new Virginia economy and was appointed to the Litter She joins McAuliffe’s create more jobs across the Control and Recycling Fund Administration, which the Commonwealth.
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4th Annual Miniature Show underway at Gallery Flux Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The 4th Annual Miniature Show is being held through Saturday, Jan. 2, at Gallery Flux at 307B England St. in Ashland. Oil paintings, encaustics, ceramics, jewelry, monotypes, woodcuts and other mixed media works will be featured.
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The Ashland Theater was filled with excitement Dec. 15 when Head Start children from Hanover County were treated to a showing of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
R-MC lists new board members Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — RandolphMacon College has announced new and returning members to its Society of the Alumni Board of Directors. They are: First term board members: Damon LaMar Pratt, Class of 1999, Civilian Therapist for the Navy attached to the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Chesapeake. Robyn Diehl McDougle, Class of 1998, PhD, Associate Professor, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ashland. Nicole Lynn Pugar, Class of 2001, Director of Government Relations, Williams Mullen, Richmond. James F. Shewey, Class of 2001, Client Executive, RCM&D, Glen Allen. Jennifer MacDonald Wicker Class of 1996, Director of Advocacy Programs at Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, Chesterfield. Returning board members: Jennifer Fitch Folsom, Class of 1997, Senior Manager, Summit Consulting, LLC, Alexandria. Alva T. Hughes, PhD, Class of 1981, Professor of Psychology, Randolph-Macon College. Daniel G. Krapf, Class see R-MC, pg. 17
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School board members began a long road to success for several of the new programs when they voted to form an exploratory committee to study career and technical possibilities and the dual enrollment-based Advanced College Academy, a program that allows students to obtain an Associate Degree upon graduation from high school. Roger Bourassa, Mechanicsville District, who supported the committee formation, said the event allows parents the opportunity to see what is available for their children. “It’s a great resource, and the turnout shows the amount of interest in these programs,” he said. “This is something we’ve been looking forward to for years.” Hank Lowry, Ashland District, also supported Sulser’s insistent efforts to expand Career and Technical options and install the College Academy.
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of 1999, Regional Sales Manager, Vatech America, Inc., Midlothian. John W. McManus, PhD, Class of 1984, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland. Amy D. Van Norman, Class of 1997, Director Youth and Family Ministry, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Alexandria. Randolph-Macon College Society of Alumni Board of Directors The Society of Alumni Board of Directors was founded in 1839 to provide opportunities for alumni to participate in college programs; consult
“This is a great day for Hanover schools and is the fruition of lots of work by lots of people who believed in this,” Lowry said. “I feel like the system has given a great gift to Hanover students today. Every student has a future.” Gill said opportunities for Hanover students continue to expand and evolve. “It’s exciting to see this kind of interest. We had more than 800 attendees to tonight’s event that allowed parents to see the opportunities available to our students.” The No. 8 story details the history of the National Park Service and some of the engaging learning opportunities it provides. The National Park Service offers many different opportunities to get outdoors, hike trails, explore nature and connect with history. With its 100-year centennial celebration coming up in 2016, the Park Service has been working hard to cultivate more interest and provide additional opportunities for the community.
The National Park Service in Richmond includes the Richmond National Battlefield Park and the Maggie L. Walker Historic Site. The Richmond National Battlefield Park has a visitor’s center at Chimborazo Park and a main visitor’s center at Tredegar Iron Works near downtown. In addition, the National Park Service has battlefields preserved in Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico counties, with a total of 13 sites around the area. The catalyst for the National P a r k Ser vice RUTH began in the 1930s when Douglass Southall Freeman, referred to as the “Godfather of Richmond Battlefield” by David Ruth, superintendent at the National Park Service in Richmond, and some of his fellow histo-
with and advise the administration and faculty; assist the college in maintaining a tradition of excellence in developing the mind and character of its students; and perpetuate the close relationships established during undergraduate years. Its
members are expected to serve on a standing committee; be active ambassadors for student recruitment efforts; actively support initiatives associated with the Board’s strategic priorities; and support the Randolph-Macon Fund.
rian friends decided to try to preserve some of Richmond’s notorious battlefield sites. Freeman and his friends approached landowners and began acquiring and preserving the heart of the battlefields, saving, in total, 754 acres across all three counties, according to Ruth. Freeman and his colleagues also created a marker program, placing granite markers with a bronze sloping top etched with an interpretation of the site’s historical significance at various locations. There are 62 of these “Freeman markers” around Richmond, Ruth said. Following Freeman’s efforts to save Richmond’s battlefields and historic land areas, the park laid dormant until about the mid-1990s when a preservation group, now known as the Civil War Preservation Trust, made preserving Richmond’s battlefield lands a priority, building on the work already see TOP, pg. 20
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 30 to Thursday, Dec. 31 “Christmas Gifts Spectacular,” a Windemere Art Gallery Show, featuring Robert Duggan and Michael Martin, is being held from noon to 4 p.m. at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-730-0384.
Monday, Jan. 4 The next monthly team meeting of Mechanicsville Relay For Life will be held at 6 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Lisa Goodall, community manager, Relay For Life, South Atlantic Division, American Cancer Society Inc., said the meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about Relay For Life. For more information, contact Goodall at 804-3979922 or visit www.relayforlife. org/mechanicsvilleva.
Saturday, Jan. 9 Mechanicsville Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $7 for adults (which includes fish) and $3.50 for children under 12. The family limit is $16. The menu includes salt fish and the usual breakfast items, eggs, bacon and sausage gravy. Proceeds support Heart
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HANOVER — The Hanover Historical Society will offer a free “open house” tour of the historic Hanover Courthouse between 10 a.m. healing themselves. For details, and 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.
Call Federal Credit Union will host a Shred-a-Thon from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hanover Branch at 9397 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Members of the community are invited to shred documents and join in refreshments of free hot cocoa and cookies. There also will be a chance to win an Apple iPad Air2.
Applications are now being accepted for the following programs for the 2016-2017 school year, which are specifically intended for rising 9th through 11th grade students: The Advance College Academy (http://goo.gl/forms/ N9mhbDFvls) The Health Sciences Specialty Center (http://goo. gl/forms/0ZYxAdXC4N) The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology (http:// goo.gl/forms/Zb7qPG3OrF) International Baccalaureate (http://goo.gl/forms/krQC90avyX) Applications are due by Feb. 1, 2016. Space is limited in most programs. Apply today by clicking on one or more of the links provided above. For more information, contact your school’s counseling department.
Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
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The Hanover High School Counseling Department and PTSA are partnering to offer an evening program at 6 p.m. in the auditorium called “Planning Your High School Program.” Diploma types, requirements and strategies to select the best academic pathway for your student will be
Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and
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Tuesday, Jan. 12 The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting a free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Tuesdays General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is cofacilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner
Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker.
Pamunkey River Garden Club to meet Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com M E C HA N IC S V I L L E — Pamunkey River Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Rooms 111-113
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at the corner of Shady Grove and Meadowbridge roads in Mechanicsville, just off Interstate 295. Guest speaker Emily Gianfortoni, a Hanover Master Gardener, will discuss “Native Plants for Central Virginia.”
Free courthouse tour slated Jan. 12
No designs or horticulture will be needed. President Liz Martin encourages members to bring a friend and learn new things. For more information, call Martin at 804-559-0898.
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of Lynchburg and Jim and Kim Williams of Courtland; grandchildren, Mary Michael W. Cantrell, Cameron Wills, Meghan B. Jester, Kelsey Blanks, Matt Blanks, James Williams, Sarah Williams and Josh Williams; and one greatgrandchild, Thomas Cantrell. Gerald graduated from Boykins High School and left home to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute, receiving a B.S. in Agricultural Education. While at VPI, he was a pitcher on the baseball team and served proudly in the Corps of Cadets. Upon his graduation in 1956, he served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Ann and moved to Smithfield to teach and coach at Smithfield High School. In 1961, he began working for the Royster Fertilizer Company in Virginia Beach and soon moved to Courtland to manage the Royster Fertilizer office there. It was not long before he made his final career change to farming, which he loved until his health caused him to retire. Gerald was a member of Courtland United
For more information, call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer. Methodist Church since 1963, teaching Sunday School and serving in various leadership roles. He attended Antioch Baptist Church after moving to Yale. He was very active in the Courtland Ruritan Club and was a charter member of the Courtland Rescue Squad. Gerald, who always wore a Virginia Tech cap, enjoyed his many summers spent at the DeCharmarnel Park in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, especially when the fish were biting. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed following athletics at Southampton Academy with his children, and later supported his grandchildren, on the field, in the gym and on the performance stage. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Riverside Cemetery in Courtland, with Pastor Michael Gregory officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Gerald’s memory to the Village at Woods Edge-Asa’s Neighborhood, 1401 North High Street, Franklin, VA 23851. Wright Funeral Home in Franklin was in charge of arrangements. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.
Volunteerism nominations accepted HANOVER — Nominations are now being accepted for Hanover’s 2016 Spirit of Volunteerism Awards. March 7 is the deadline to submit nominations rec-
ognizing outstanding volunteer service throughout our county. These awards allow the community to acknowledge the work for those whose see NOMINATIONS, pg. 21
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Members of the Pamunkey Woman’s Club celebrated the Christmas holiday with a dinner Monday, Dec. 21, at Debbie’s Kitchen in Montpelier. In addition to dinner, the singing of Christmas carols was included in the evening. Debbie Mitchell, standing at the left, smiles after receiving a gift from Virginia Darnell, standing on the right, who recently attended a convention of the organization.
Libraries closing at 3 p.m. Thursday for holiday HANOVER – The Mechanicsville area branch libraries of the Pamunkey Regional Library system will
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will resume Monday, Jan. 11. For more information, call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9161 Atlee Rd.
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Relay For Life meeting to be held Monday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com M E C HA N I C S V I L L E — The monthly team meeting of Relay For Life of Mechanicsville will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Lisa Goodall, community manager, Relay For Life, South Atlantic Division, American Cancer Society Inc., said the meeting is open to anyone interested in learning more about Relay For Life. The relay will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Goodall at 804-3979922 or visit www.relayforlife. org/mechanicsvilleva.
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accomplished by Freeman. The organization was able to additionally preserve over 2,200 acres of historic property. “They have done great work in Hanover, Rural Plains, the Bottom Creek Battlefield, 154 acres out there [were preserved],” Ruth said. “At Cold Harbor, recently, I should say, more specifically, Gaines Mill, they purchased a 285-acre parcel which borders what we own at the Watt House, which was only 60 acres, so that expanded to 340 [acres].” One of the main attractions at the Richmond National Battlefield Park is the Maggie L. Walker Historic Site, which commemorates the wellknown civil rights worker and the first African-American woman in the United States to become a bank president. Ranked at No. 9 is the school board’s ability to begin live-streaming its meetings.
It was the beginning of an era at the Oct. 14 supervisors’ meeting. For the first time, the meeting was streamed live to county viewers online, allowing anyone interested in county business to view the session. Deputy county administrator John Budesky oversaw the project, and — while the Oct. 14 stream had a few technical glitches — he said he was pleased with the results. “We are pleased to have the system upgraded and ready for citizens to view,” Budesky said. “It’s a work in progress, but we hope to have the Planning Commission online next month as long as we work out all the technical issues.” There was a brief period at the beginning of the stream when there was video, but no sound. “We did have a slight hiccup today with the audio,” Budesky said. “We solved that. We are still working through the implementation but, other than that, we are pleased with
the overall production.” Four cameras in the meeting room capture all angles of action, and Budesky said the system would increase access
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while Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office deputies and Hanover Fire-EMS crews were there to ensure everyone’s safety. For those that had to park
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Torrential rains didn’t dampen the spirits of those attending the 2015 Hanover Tomato Festival.
for citizens. The stream will be available for rebroadcast one day after the meeting, and residents can access the programming through a link on the county’s
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locals from showing up in droves at the 2015 Hanover Tomato Festival, held Saturday, July 11, at Pole Green Park. “Despite the weather, we still had about 25,000 people show up to enjoy the Hanover Tomato Festival,” Marcy Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks & Recreation, said. She estimated attendance at 25,000. Crowds and vendors donned umbrellas and rain coats, and, despite intermittent rain storms throughout the day, attendees were still able to have fun, mingle with neighbors, buy local, and, of course, celebrate the Hanover tomato. Kids climbed the rock wall, and jumped around in the moon bounce. There also was a petting zoo, a small amusement park ride and face-painting at the festival. The Hanover tomato wasn’t the only fruit to make an appearance; vendors also were selling fresh peaches and blackberries, as well as homemade honey. Numerous volunteers helped facilitate the festival
farther away, a John Deere tractor pulled a shuttle service that picked people up in the parking lot and dropped them off at the front of the festival. Walking around the venue property, there were Hanover tomato shirts everywhere in addition to a few people dressed in tomato costumes. Free goodies were available at many of the vendor sites and craft tables exhibited local talent. At the beginning of the festival, a large crowd gathered under a small pavilion to hear which little girls had won the Tiny Miss and Little Miss Tomato Festival Pageant that was held June 27 at the East Hanover Volunteer Rescue Squad. Lynn Watson announced Ryleigh Houchins as the 2015 Tiny Miss Hanover Tomato Festival winner and Caylee Testerman as the 2015 Little Miss Hanover Tomato Festival winner. The girls were crowned by the 2014 winners of the pageant, Bailee Long and Nicole Maleta. This is the last year that the Tiny and Little Miss Hanover Tomato Festival pageant will be held.
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efforts change the lives of many. Anyone may nominate inspiring individuals or groups of any age. Self-nominations also are welcomed. Awards are granted in the following categories: Spirit of One (honoring an individual
over 18); Spirit of Youth (honoring youth or youth group up to age 18 or still in high school); Spirit of Dedication (honoring an individual 60 and over); Spirit of Team (honoring two or more adult volunteers working toward a common cause); Spirit of Family (honoring two or more family members working together toward a common purpose); Spirit of Inspiration (honoring
an individual who has volunteered 20 years or more for a specific organization); and Commitment to Community (recognizing a Hanover business that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to supporting the community). Award recipients will be selected from each category. All will receive an engraved plaque and a financial dona-
tion of up to $250 made in their honor to the tax-exempt organization designated on the honoree’s nomination form. The county also will nominate the award recipient for the statewide Governor’s Community Service and Volunteerism Awards. All nominees will be recognized and award recipients will be announced at the Spirit
of Volunteerism Celebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Hanover High School auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. The goal of the celebration is to pay tribute to all volunteers within our community, as well as honor award nominees and announce the 2015 award recipients. Nomination forms for
Hanover’s 2016 Spirit of Volunteerism awards will be available on Friday, Jan. 1. Online submission information and other details are available at www.hanovervolunteers.org or by contacting the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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2016 tax season opens Jan. 19 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ATLANTA — Following a review of the tax extenders legislation recently signed into law, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation’s tax season will begin as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. The IRS will begin accepting individual electronic returns that day. The IRS expects to receive more than 150 million individual returns in 2016, with more
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helped her boyfriend by driving him to a more secluded scene,” said Shari L. Skipper, the chief deputy commonwealth’s attorney, who prosecuted Dejesus. Wells had been stabbed at least once in his upper-torso, according to an autopsy report, but a forensic pathologist testified that it was clear Wells was still alive when his cab was on fire and that he had died from the fire and smoke. Dejesus and Simpson took a cab from Hopewell, with plans of meeting a friend in the Mechanicsville area. They didn’t have money to pay for the fare, so they planned to make a run for it once they reached their destination, according to an account Dejesus told investigators, though her story had changed multiple times. After Wells was killed in the early morning hours of Aug. 9, the young couple went to a McDonald’s to wash off Wells’ blood before eating at an IHOP restaurant where other customers paid for their meal, Dejesus told Hanover County Sgt. Christopher Stem in an interrogation. Stem said Dejesus initially claimed that a group
than four out of five being prepared using tax return preparation software and e-filed. The IRS will begin processing paper tax returns at the same time. There is no advantage to people filing tax returns on paper in early January instead of waiting for e-file to begin. “We encouraged taxpayers and tax practitioners to take a fresh look at the many benefits of e-filing. Tennessee experienced another recordbreaking year with more than 2.5 million e-filed returns, said
IRS spokesman Mark Green. “Everyone should try e-file. It’s safe, easy, fast and accurate. I strongly recommend that taxpayers try it.” “We look forward to opening the 2016 tax season on time,” IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said. “Our employees have been working hard throughout this year to make this happen. We also appreciate the help from the nation’s tax professionals and the software community, who are critical to
of unknown masked men killed Wells, but she eventually reversed her story during the interrogation and said that Simpson slit Wells’ throat and told her to drive off before setting the cab on fire in a wooded area using what she believed looked like a firework. Simpson confessed to Stem that he used an emergency flare found in Wells’ cab to set the taxi on fire, according to an interrogation transcript filed in court. The couple had told authorities that there was a scuffle leading up to Simpson stabbing Wells. However, Dejesus had also said that she thought Wells was “cool” and that the three of them had been laughing with each other before Simpson used a knife on Wells, according to investigators. The forensic pathologist couldn’t confirm or rule out Dejesus’ claim that Simpson had slit Wells’ throat because his body was so badly burned by the fire, though one stab wound was clearly detectable. Experts testified that Wells’ cell phone had been manually turned off and his dispatch radio had been torn out of his cab and thrown near the taxi. The burned out taxi was found about 7 a.m. Aug. 9 in the 6200 block of Watt House Road,
not far from the Civil War Battlefield in Cold Harbor. The sheriff ’s office had spent several months looking for clues that ultimately led them to Simpson and Dejesus in Richmond. Wells’ mother, Mala Burton, cried after Hanover Circuit Court Judge J. Overton Harris handed down the guilty verdicts and said that she was happy her son had gotten justice. Through tears, she repeatedly said that she was thankful for the hard work of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and prosecutor Shari L. Skipper. Both of James Wells’ parents said they believe Dejesus is just as guilty as Simpson. “He looked her in the face and asked her to please help, and she didn’t,” said his father, David Wells. David Wells described his son as personable and loving, with an ability to quickly make friends and uplift people. James Wells and his wife, Malibu, were living in a hotel in Hopewell, and James Wells worked overnight hours to make ends meet. “All I have of James is good memories,” David Wells said. “The problem now is all they are is just memories.”
see TAX, pg. 26
MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL
All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15am Holy Eucharist 10:45am Christian Ed We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community. Nursery Provided o 804-559-9302 The Rev. Amelie Wilmer Minor, Vicar allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com
On the web: www.allsoulsva.org Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454. 3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments and Adult Christian Ed. immanueloc.org. The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, Biblically Focused 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:00am & 10:15am. Sunday School 9:30-10:15am www.creatorfamily.net creatorcontact@comcast.net
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 8:30 or 11am, Sunday School @ 9:45.
INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30 & 11:00, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Mike Campbell, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org
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Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com
Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship, Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 broaduschurch.org
New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Tyler Burkett, Student Minister Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org
Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church & School 8154 Atlee Rd. 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45am, Sunday School 9:15am Preschool for 3 -5 yr olds. Child Care 7am-6pm St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am
PRESBYTERIAN Beulah Presbyterian Church 7252 Beulah Church Road Prayer Time 9:30 Worship 10:45 Where Faith and family meet Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org Knox Reformed PCA 4883 Southard Lane Sunday School 9:30 Worship 11AM Scriptural, Confessional & Traditional
Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us"
MECHANICSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN Atlee and Signal Hill Rd. 746-5496; www.mechpres.org Rev. James E. Salyers, Pastor Sunday Schedule: 9 am Contemporary Service 10 am Sunday School Classes 11 am Traditional Service
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service, 11am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 7pm. Church phone: 746-2788
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Bible Study, 9 am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) ; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time & Children’s Choir 6:15 pm, YOUTH 6:30 pm, Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7:45 pm. Rev. Joe Kendrick, pastor 781-0330, Rev. Chris Thomas, Minister of Music. www.blackcreek.org
8700 Bell Creek Rd Mechanicsville, 23116 Sun. Worship 10:30 AM, Visit Us On FB Info: 335-6728 / graceunitedfc@gmail.com Glenn Hawkins, Pastor "Love God, Learn Bible, Care for People" Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org
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New Highland Baptist Church Bible Study for all ages: 9:15 am, Blended Worship 10:30 AM, 9200 New Ashcake Rd, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 6395 Mech Trnpk 746-7737 Sunday Activities: 8:30am Worship 9:20am HE Brews Cafe 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Wednesday Night Activities: 5:30pm Supper (Sept- May) 6:15pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist.net
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road, Join us for Sunday School at 9:45AM, Worship at 8:30 & 11 am. & Wed. night worship service at 6:45pm. Kerry D. Boggs, Pastor. 746-5118 Prospect United Methodist Church Service 11am - Noon 2387 Westwood Rd. Mech. 23111 ProspectUMCmechanicsville@ gmail.com See Us On Facebook!! Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM
UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 Rev. ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Chrissy Vaughan, Youth Director Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org enonchurch@verizon.net
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helping taxpayers during the filing season.” As part of the Security Summit initiative, the IRS has been working closely with the tax industry and state revenue departments to provide stronger protections against identity theft for taxpayers during the coming filing season. The filing deadline to submit 2015 tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date. Washington, D.C., will celebrate Emancipation Day
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their year-end statements in hand before filing, including Forms W-2 from employers, Forms 1099 from banks and other payers, and Form 1095A from the Marketplace for those claiming the premium tax credit. “We encourage taxpayers to take full advantage of the expanding array of tools and information on IRS.gov to make their tax preparation easier,” Koskinen said. Although the IRS begins accepting returns on Jan. 19, many tax software companies will begin accepting tax returns earlier in January and submit-
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2015: A year of achievement in local sports By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – As the year 2015 comes to a close, Hanover County has had many sports achievements to celebrate at the high schools as well as at Randolph-Macon. But the year was made extra special when the world came to the county for the UCI Road World Championships in September. The biggest event of the year was the UCI Road World Championships. The international bicycle race brought racers, crews and journalists from around many nations – some familiar, some not so – to bring a rare global vibe to the region. While most of the action took place in Richmond and adjacent areas of Henrico County, Hanover County played a pivotal role for one of the week’s events: the men’s elite individual time trials, which began at King’s Dominion and ran through Hanover Courthouse and Mechanicsville before ending in Richmond. Crowds – locals and visitors -- gathered along the roads throughout the county to observe the proceedings. Atlee The Raiders again can boast of a number of state championships – both Virginia High School League and club chamsee 2015, pg. 28
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The world came to Richmond (above) for the UCI Road World Championships in September. Race events included the men’s elite individual time trials, which began at Kings Dominion and came through Mechanicsville (left) before ending in Richmond. Atlee’s Olivia Fisher (far left) claimed three state championships at the VHSL Group 5A swimming championships. Her teammate Oakleigh Hogg (background) shared in one of those as part of the 200 medley relay team.
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Lee-Davis’ D.J. Petty (top) and Atlee’s Inda Lowe (bottom) brought home individual titles and helped their respective teams to overall championships at the VHSL Group 5A outdoor championships in June.
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defended his Virginia High School League Group 5A state championship in the boys 100meter backstroke. Tiffany Harris and Jean Woodrum both brought success to the girls track and field teams. Woodrum won the group 5A outdoor discus championships. Harris finished as runner-up in the 300-meter run at the state indoor meet and again as runner up in the 400 in the state outdoor meet.
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pionships – in 2015. Arguably the biggest Raider story of the year was the softball team. In head coach John Earley and assistant coach Becky Levy bookended their careers with state championships. Earley and Levy began their coaching careers in 2002 – with their coaching roles reversed – with a Group AAA state championship. In 2015 they announced they would be stepping down after the end of the season. The Raiders spent most of the season in the shadows of strong Patrick Henry and Lee-Davis teams, but Atlee outlasted them both – ousting the Patriots in the state semifinals – and defeated Hickory 3-0 to send Early and Levy out as winners. The girls track and field teams kept rolling over state competitors, as the Raiders claimed both the VHSL Group 5A state indoor and outdoor championships last year. The boys lacrosse team reached the state final before falling to Stone Bridge in a 10-9 barnburner. Likewise, the girls swim team finished second at the Group 5A championships. Atlee’s archery team continued its run of club sport successes with another state archery title. The Raiders can boast of a number of individual champions and runners-up at the state level, too. Laney Owen, Cornelia Brower, Kaitlyn Mason and Chloe Bavin combined for the girls 3,200-meter relay state title at the Group 5A indoor track and field championships in March. Bavin finished as runner-up in the 1,600 run, while India Lowe and Carly Feyerabend were runners-up in the 55 hurdles and high jump, respectively. At the Group 5A state outdoor championships, Feyerabend won the 55 hurdles with Lowe as runner-up.
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Lee-Davis quarterback Chase Mummau throws his way to an MVP-worthy performance for the North team in the Big River Rivalry all-star game on Saturday, Dec. 19.
Lowe won the 300 hurdles, and Feyerabend was runner-up in the high jump. On the boys side, Austin Cannon won the state indoor and outdoor shot put championships. Bryce Simpson earned the boys indoor pole vault title, while Tre Fields was runner up in the indoor 1,000-meter run. Olivia Fisher claimed three state titles at the Group 5A meet in February. She won the 50-yard freestyle, 200 freestyle, and anchored the champion 200 medley relay team, which also featured Sonora Baker, Oakleigh Hogg and Madeline White. Baker finished second in the 100 backstroke and Brittany Wilkerson finished second in the 200 freestyle. Charlie Belvin won 195pound title at the Group 5A wrestling championships. AtleegolferEricaWhitehouse finished second at the VHSL Girls Open championships. Hanover The Hawks earned four individual championships in wrestling and swimming and had three runners-up at the team level last year. Wrestler J.D. Gregory, a 126pounder, capped a stellar high school career at the Group 4A championships with his third straight state title. Gregory, suffering from a shoulder that kept dislocating throughout the day, managed what was effectively a one-armed pin of his opponent,
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Hanover’s J.D. Gregory signals “three” for his third straight state championship after pinning John Handleys’ Lio Quezda in their 126-pound title match in the Virginia High School League Group 4A wrestling championships in February.
John Handley’s Lio Quezada, in an amazing display of grit and determination. His teammates, Corbin Allen at 160 pounds and Tanner Lacey at 220 pounds, likewise finished as state champions as they helped lead the Hawks to a second-place finish at the state meet. Hanover’s other individual champion was swimmer Patrick Townsend, who claimed the Group 4A title in the 100 butterfly. Hanover freshman Christian Dyer qualified for the Group 4A state golf championships in October. The Hawks had a lot of success among its spring teams, with their boys soccer and girls tennis teams reaching their respective state finals and their baseball team reaching the state semifinals. Lee-Davis The Confederates’ boys track and field team did something they were not sure they could do last year – repeat as Group 5A state champions. They edged
runner-up Hermitage on the final events of the meet and capped it with a victory by their 1,600-meter relay team of Sam Franklin, Jeremiah Hankerson, Sheldon Harris and J.J. Jordan. The boys 1,600 relay team finished as runners-up in the state indoor meet earlier that year. D.J. Petty won the state outdoor title in the 110-meter hurdles and Connor Scott finished as runner-up in the discus. Jordan Lipinski brought success to the girls’ track and field team, winning the state outdoor championship in the pole vault. In swimming, Molly Sheffield won the Group 5A championship in the 100 butterfly – her second straight state title in that event. The Confederates football team had a banner year as well, sweeping all county opposition and winning their first playoff game in 18 seasons. Unfortunately, they ran into eventual state champion Highland Springs, but gave the Springers what was arguably their toughest challenge in
postseason. Quarterback Chase Mummau went on to win the MVP for the North team in the Big River Rivalry all-star game earlier this month. Patrick Henry Patrick Henry High School likewise had its share of successes this year. The softball team made another deep run into postseason, defeating Briar Woods in the Region 5A North championship game. Unfortunately for the Patriots, they ran into destiny-driven Atlee team in the 5A semifinals. The Patriots’ baseball team likewise had a strong outing this season, finishing strong to reach the Region 5A North semifinals before being ousted by George Marshall. Patrick Henry’s girls took the lead on the golf team, with Andrea Dill and Shea Burch providing most of the team’s better outings. Dill and Burch closed out their high school careers in the VHSL state girls open in October. Ted Schubert successfully
King William The Cavaliers’ softball team made a return trip to the Group 2A state final, where it again lost in a heartbreaker to Page County. King William wrestler Tyler Gilbertson, in his third appearance in a state final, won the Group 2A championship at 220 pounds. The Cavaliers girls track team boasted of a number of state champions in the Group 2A outdoor track and field championships this year. India Johnson and Shamyra Wilkerson claimed the 100-meter and 200-meter championships, respectively. They – along with Kayla Brown and Kaielle Pollard – were part of King William’s championship 400-meter relay team. Randolph-Macon Randolph-Macon athletics have had an historic year. The women’s volleyball team won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference regular season and tournament title, and fought through its regional to claim its first regional championship before reaching the NCAA Division III quarterfinals for the first time in team history. The Yellow Jackets ended their season with a 28-8 record. Randolph-Macon’s softball team won its first ODAC championship ad clinched a berth in the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time in its history, holding on until it lost in the region final to tournasee 2015, pg. 29
Second halves trip up Raiders in TDIT games another winnable game against J.R. Tucker. “I feel like going forward after the holidays, they’ll have a different attitude,” Osley said. “Losing starts to build on itself, but I felt like today it seemed more positive and I think we can build on that going forward.”
By Andrew Spencer for the Mechanicsville Local RICHMOND – After two tough draws in the first rounds of the Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament, Atlee girls had a chance at a win in the final game. But the Raiders could not keep their grip on their bid for a victory and fell to Glen Allen Jaguars 44-34 in a game that was decided in the third quarter. The game was a story of two vastly different halves. The first half saw Atlee shooting well, rebounding strong, and playing stifling defense. Glen Allen was limited to eight rebounds and 18 points. Junior Alyse Armentrout had multiple blocks on defense, while putting up 12 points on the offensive end of the court. After taking a 3-point lead into the locker room at halftime, the Lady Raiders came out flat in the third quarter, surrendering 17 points to the Jaguars while scoring only 9. It was a deficit they would not overcome. “We reverted to some of our bad habits in the second half,” said assistant coach Brian Osley of Atlee’s second-half performance. One bad habit the Raiders displayed was sloppy play, with six personal fouls and four turnovers in the third quarter alone. Those errors, along with their yielding 10 rebounds to Glen Allen – and 11 unanswered Jaguar points at the start of the
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ment host Christopher Newport University. The Yellow Jackets men’s basketball team swept its ODAC schedule this year, with a 16-
J.R. Tucker 59, Atlee 46 Annemarie Beran scored 18 points, and Briana Payne added 17 as the Tigers defeated the Raiders in the second round of the Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament Tuesday. Armentrout led Atlee with 23 points. Tucker held a 6-point lead at halftime and pulled away in the second half.
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Glen Allen’s Michal Ross (34) tries to dive past Atlee’s Alyse Armentrout (12) and Kylie Eastman (10) in the Jaguars’ 44-34 victory over the Raiders in the final round of the Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament at the Siegel Center Wednesday.
second half – undermined their bid for success. All Atlee’s third-quarter points came in the last four minutes. The Jaguars were in the bonus early in the fourth quarter, and Glen Allen foul shooters suddenly found their rhythm. The Jaguars had only shot 33 percent from the foul
line through three quarters; they improved to 56 percent in the fourth. The Raiders also turned the ball over nine times in the second half. “I feel like without some of the turnovers and defensive lapses in the second half, we could have won this game,” Osley said.
Atlee was missing the services of both head coach Michael Rawlings and forward Ashley Weaver. Rawlings was attending to an out-of-town family event, while Ashley Weaver was injured. The loss of both team leaders was noticeable on the floor, though Osley downplayed Weaver’s absence as a factor in the loss.
“Ashley has really been a staple leadership-wise,” Osley said. “But Kylie Eastman, our point guard, has really stepped up and taken a leadership role.” This year’s Times-Dispatch Invitational was a story of what might have been for the Lady Raiders. The team had a difficult first-round game against the Cosby Titans and lost
0 league record, a 28-3 overall record, and an ODAC tournament championship. They also advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight. After the season ended, head coach Nathan Davis left to take the head coaching job at Division I Bucknell. Josh Merkel
was quickly hired as his replacement. Randolph-Macon’s baseball team set a season record for victories with a 26-10 record. While the Yellow Jacket football team had a something of a down year this season, it won its final three games of the 2015
season – including a 14-0 victory over rival Hampden-Sydney for the Yellow Jackets’ second straight win in “The Game” and their fourth in five years. Randolph-Macon’s men’s and women’s swim teams continued their growth. The men’s team finished second in the first
ODAC men’s swimming championship, while the women’s team finished third in the women’s meet standings.
Cosby 64, Atlee 24 Jocelyn Jones paced Cosby with 24 points. Center Tyra Whitehead contributed 14 points, and Charme Lilly added 12 as the Titans walloped the Raiders in the first round of the Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament Monday. The Titans put the game on ice early. They led 16-2 midway through the first quarter and held Atlee to single-digit points in each quarter. The Raiders scored just 6 points in the second half. Alyse Armentrout scored 12 points, 10 in the first half, to lead Atlee. Andrew Spencer can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
Lee-Davis’ Sheffield, Patrick Henry’s Schubert, and Lauren Meeker, a year-round swimmer who attends Atlee High School, all qualified for the trials at events last summer. Olympic hopefuls Dave Lawrence can be Three county swimmers qualified for the U.S. Olympic reached at dlawrence@mechlotrials coming up this summer. cal.com.
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