The Mechanicsville-Ashland Local – 05/10/2023

SERVING ALL HANOVER COUNTY COMMUNITIES

KarWanis Car Show set for May 13

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Kiwanis Club of Ashland will hold its 2nd Annual KarWanis Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 13 at Ashland Junction Shopping Center, 167 Junction Drive, Ashland VA 23005. Rain Date is Sunday, May. 14.

The show is open to all interesting automobiles, regardless of age and make. Multiple classes will be judged on cleanliness and condition with trophies awarded. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars registered. Registration is $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Go to: http://www.karwanis.com.

Spectator admission is free. The Kiwanis Grillmasters will be serving up great food and there will be music and prize drawings.

All proceeds support the Kiwanis mission to “Serve the Children of Our Community.”

Questions? Message us at https://m.facebook.com/ashlandvakiwanis/

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Annual salute to strawberries weeks away

COMMUNITY REPORT

With less than a month left before the big day, Ashland residents are gearing up for the 41st annual Ashland Strawberry Faire set for Saturday, June 3. Since 1982, folks of all ages have come to this event to play, enjoy strawberries, visit friends, listen to music, pet animals, and shop for unique items and special treats.

The Ashland Strawberry Faire, which is free, takes place on the beautiful tree-lined streets of Randolph-Macon College.

RIDING IN STYLE: LOCAL STUDENTS CYCLE TO CLASS

Cool Spring Elementary School and Chickahominy Middle School students, families, and sta recently celebrated Bike to School Day, an event aimed at encouraging everyone to embrace a healthy—and fun — mode of transportation.

To get the festivities started, the “Strawberry Kids” parade will kick o the Faire at 9:45 a.m., o ering young, old, and in-between the chance to show o their best strawberry flair. Those wishing to take part are asked to show up at 9:30 a.m. by the Randolph-Macon

PHOTO COURTESY OF HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Author will discuss book on life with MS

COMMUNITY REPORT

Hanover residents are encouraged to come meet author Danica King from 11 a.m. –2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, at Books, Beads & More (8106 Mechanicsville Turnpike, in Mechanicsville).

Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis on August 19, 2010, at the age of 34, King wrote a book chronicling her journey before and after diagnosis.

King’s goal was to share several anecdotes about how she has managed her MS, so that others don’t have to learn so many things the hard way. Fully realizing everyone will have a di erent experience, King has addressed the masses with both the good and bad things she has encountered. She has covered subjects that many may not feel comfortable discussing, while not taking herself too seriously.

For those unable to make it to the book signing, the book is available through Amazon in both paperback and ebook formats.

HANOVER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

STEPS IN TO HELP FEED THOSE IN NEED

Hanover County Deputy Evan Povar was proud to pick up these donated food items from the Beaverdam Food Pantry and deliver them to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church last week for the church’s Service to the Community event.

MECHANICSVILLE — ASHLAND LOCAL PICK UP LOCATIONS

Mechanicsville — 23111

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners , 7040 Mechanicsville

Tpke.

Truist — Lee Davis, 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Books Beads & More, 8106 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Colonial Pharmacy, 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Dorns Body & Paint, 8190 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Essex Bank, 6316 Mechanicsville Tpke.

FCL Favor Christian Life, 6501 Mech Tpke, Ste 101

Gus’ Italian Café, 7358 Bell Creek Road

Hanover Cleaners, 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

HealthLink Chiropractic Center, 7347 Bell Creek Road

Hometown Realty, 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite 200

Kroger, 6335 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee Davis B & P, 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee Davis Pharmacy, 7016 Lee Park Road

Little Bean Coffee Co., 7032 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville Drug Store, 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place

Primis Bank (Mechanicsville), 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

TGI Friday’s, 8100 Creighton Parkway

The Ville, 7526 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Treats and Treasures, 5912 Cold Harbor Road

Village Bank (Old Mech), 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

West Store, 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville — 23116

Atlee Branch Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Drive

Balducci Realty & Builders, 10173 Chamberlayne Road

Bell Creek Vet., 8310 Bell Creek Road

Dominion Women’s Health, 8239 Meadowbridge Road

Hogg Professional Building, 9137 Chamberlayne Road

KidMed, 8356 Bell Creek Road

Owens and Minor, 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Progressive Dental, 8417 N Run Medical Drive

Pulmonary Assoc. Richmond, 7497 Right Flank Road

Primis Bank (Kings Charter), 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.), 10030 Sliding Hill Road

Ashland- 23005

Ashland Library, 201 S.Railroad Ave.

Ashland Police Dept., 601 England Street

Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street

Ashland Visitor Center,112 N. Railroad Ave.

Cross Brothers Grocery, 107 South Center Street

Hanover Community Service, 12300 Washington Hwy.

Hanover Parks and Rec, 13015 Taylor Complex Lane

Henry Clay Shopping Center, Rt. 54

Rise n Shine Diner, 10372 Leadbetter Road

Sheetz/Ashland, 12341 N. Washington Hwy.

Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr, 10037 Sliding Hill Road

Skateland, 516 N. Washington Hwy.

Village Bank, 10035 Sliding Hill Road, #101

Ashland — 23059

Aw Shucks Country Store, 6100 Pouncey Tract Road

Montpelier — 23192

Fas Mart, 16575 Mountain Road

Food Lion, 16615 Mountain Road

Montpelier Library, 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane

Montpelier Pharmacy, 17128 Mountain Road

Virginia Family Practice, 15028 Brown Pleasants Road

Glen Allen — 23059

Aw Shucks Country Store, 6100 Pouncey Tract Road

Essex Bank /Va Center, 9951 Brook Road

Aylett — 23009

Primis Bank- Central Garage, 20 Commerce Lane

Hanover — 23069

Hanover County Admin Bldg, 7516 County Complex Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office, 7522 County Complex Road

Hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library Drive

Hanover Post Office, 13228 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Pamunkey Regional Jail, 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Wickham Bldg., 7515 County Complex Road

King William — 23086

Citgo Route 360 and 30, 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock

Hwy.

Valero (King William), 12132 King William Road

One Stop Market, 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Manquin — 23106

Manquin Post Office, 2171 Richmond Tappahannock

M & M Pizza — B&P Station, 1418 Richmond-

Tappahannock Hwy.

Studley — 23162

Studley Store, 5407 Studley Road

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Faire

College dorms just passed the football field. The parade route will go south on Henry Street and end at Blackwell Stage.

The 2023 “Spirit of the Faire” will be awarded to a parade participant exhibiting the most enthusiasm for the Faire (flair encouraged!). The winner will be crowned on Blackwell Stage by the 2022 “Spirit of the Faire,” Molly Hudson.

What to expect for the 40th anniversary of the Faire

Park your car, then hop on a trolley to the tree-lined streets of Randolph-Macon College to enjoy all that the Faire has to o er.

Visit over 300 vendors on Henry Street, Patrick Street and Caroline Street. There will be arts and crafts vendors, Hanover County businesses, nonprofit groups, and government services folks available from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

There will also be many food vendors speckled around the campus serving up ice cream, freshsqueezed lemonade, and strawberry-delicious goodies.

Special attractions

Since strawberries are the main attraction, don’t forget to grab some from the Ashland Berry Farm on Henry Street. The Berry Farm will also have gorgeous potted flowers at amazing prices.

The Hanover in Action Pavilion returns to Patrick Street with demonstrations by active groups. Come see martial arts, fitness groups, defensive moves for women, Jazzercise and more. At noon, enjoy the always entertaining Pet Pageant and find out which dog will win the coveted “Berry” Best Pet award.

Watch public o cials and local celebrities get wet for their favorite charities at the Dunk Tank in the Kid Zone from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., with the always entertaining Bobby Brooks returning as the MC.

Speaking of the Kid Zone, bring the kids and some change for the bounce house, Berry Walk and more. There will be prizes!

In addition to the many vendors coming to the Faire, attendees can enjoy the Motor Mile, where all kinds of vehicles will be available to touch and see.

The BARKing Lot returns with adoptable pets from various animal groups. Many people have found their “furever” friend at the Ashland Strawberry Faire.

Yes, there will also be turtles! The Box Turtle Sanctuary of Central Virginia returns this year to provide fun activities and box turtle education.

Presenting sponsor – Village Bank

Village Bank is the Presenting Sponsor for this year’s event.

“We are excited to be the Presenting Sponsor for the Ashland Strawberry Faire once again,” said Valenda Campbell, director of marketing for Village Bank. “Events like the Strawberry

motive & Body Shop, RCI Builders/Hometown Realty, TogetherHanover, Cascades, F.H. Furr Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical, Edward Jones, and Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland.

The Faire committee is grateful for the continued backing of our hometown friends, Randolph-Macon College, the Mechanicsville-Ashland Local, We Think In Ink, Hanover Arts & Activities Center, and the Town of Ashland.

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Faire highlight what’s wonderful about the Ashland community. We are grateful for the opportunity to support the faire which provides scholarships to students. Additionally, these events celebrate local organizations, and bring the community together.”

A big announcement

Thanks to a significant donation from the Hometown Family Education Fund, the Faire’s Scholarship Program was given a big boost this year. Todd Rogers of RCI Builders and Hometown Realty is the leader of this fund, and thanks to this partnership, the Faire was able to increase the scholarship amounts from $600 to $1,000 per scholarship. As a bonus, Rogers has committed to fund the scholarship program through 2026.

Donors to the scholarship program will now be known as “Golden Rule” donors in honor of Rogers’ late mother who believed in treating others as one wants to be treated.

We are “berry” grateful

The Faire committee is grateful for the 2023 Sponsors who support the good work of the Faire! Thank you to Village Bank, Ashland ACE Hardware, Cool Spring Rec Center, Town of Ashland, Ferber’s Auto-

The Faire is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. Proceeds from the Faire go back to the community in the form nonprofit support and scholarships for Hanover County public schools and Randolph-Macon College. Visit www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com for more information.

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Group urging farmers to care for their mental health

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is reminding farmers that a small gesture can go a long way for a loved one who’s not OK.

The AFBF is focusing on the power of relationships this year—both as a tool for helping farmers cope with stress, and as a lifeline for those struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or substance misuse.

During May, AFBF is challenging members to reach out to friends, neighbors and fellow farmers by sending a text or note, or calling to check on them.

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Hosted by Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers Ashley Kuhler and Morgan Slaven, the podcast episode emphasized the importance of recognizing stress in a friend or a loved one, particularly among farmers.

“They can’t just take a week o here or take a month o there. It’s day in, day out, and that stress really has a detrimental impact on mental and physical health,” Daubert said.

seeking help, said Broaddus.

A 2021 AFBF survey suggests that stigma surrounding mental health among rural adults has decreased by 11% since 2019, but 61% of the 2,000 rural adults surveyed still agree it is an obstacle to seeking help.

“The farm community can help fight this stigma by working together to recognize signs and symptoms, encouraging those who need help to get it, supporting those who are struggling, and by not being afraid to say something or do something,” Broaddus said.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS

APRIL 4

Accident: driver not report, with damage less than or $1000 was reported on the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane./Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Driver did not report an accident with damage less than $250 was reported on the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported on the 7000 block of Covenant Woods Drive.

Driver did not report accident with damage over $250 was reported on the 7200 block of Creighton Road/ Sandy Valley Road.

Petit larceny from an automobile was reported on the 7400 block of Old Hickory Drive.

Violation of a protective order was reported on the 3200 block of Longhorn Drive.

Driver did not report an accident with damage less than $250 was

Any change in behavior can be a sign that a loved one or friend is struggling. Common signs of distress include nervousness, agitation or irritability, excessive crying or sleeping, changes in personal relationships, or avoidance or withdrawal.

“If you know someone is struggling but you’re not sure what to do, start by just listening to them,” Broaddus said. “You don’t have to fix the problem; just listen, and be there.”

Visit AFBF’s Farm State of Mind website for more information.

—Submitted by Virginia Farm Bureau

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OPINION

FROM THE EDITOR

Behind the wheel: Finding time to hit the road

ROSLYN RYAN Editor

Here’s a question for you: When was the last time you went for a drive?

Has it been a while?

A quick clarification: I’m not talking here about your daily commute to work, or your weekly pilgrimage to the store for groceries, or even your last trip out of town. I’m asking, more specifically, about the last time you walked out of your house, got in the car with no destination in mind, and just drove.

In the interest of full disclosure I must note that it’s been a while for me too. In fact, if I’m thinking back to the last time I found myself out on the roads just for the sheer joy of driving—radio

on, window down, no particular destination in mind—the distance would best be measured in years. I doubt that I’m alone on this. For so many of us, the pace and pressures of life these days necessitate that time behind the wheel must be productive. When we drive, most of us are definitely going somewhere, preferably as quickly and e ciently as possible, with a focus on getting things accomplished. Some of us take this a step further and somehow manage to return phone calls (handsfree, hopefully) and have “meetings” en route from one place to another, though I’ve never quite gotten the hang of that. Maybe part of the reason many of us don’t think to “go for a drive” is that we often take our own sur-

roundings somewhat for granted. Over the course of my driving life I’ve had the very good fortune to have lived in a few places where going “out for a drive” meant taking in some of the most beautiful and inspiring scenery one could imagine. During a few months spent in New Mexico there were long, late-afternoon drives through the desert, where the setting sun reflecting o the rock formations created a glow and a color palette that is hard to describe to this day.

I also lived in Maine, for a time, a state that rewards visitors with incredible scenery at any time of year, but most notably in the fall when the leaves change and the winding roads beckon.

Perhaps it’s because I’ve lived

in this area for so many years that I forgot how good our own roads can be for driving, especially once you get out past the more densely populated areas. I know I’m certainly guilty of being so caught up with whatever task I’m trying to accomplish or problem I’m trying to solve that I forget to take notice of anything else. Last Saturday, however, after an afternoon spent with a few good friends, I found myself driving home just as the sun was dipping low and the light dappling the trees was golden. The road was winding gently, the window was down and there was bluegrass on the radio. For a moment I felt that familiar joy of having miles of unexplored road ahead and no particular place

to be.

While years ago I might have just kept driving, this time I did go home. I fed my dogs. I answered some e-mail. I threw in a load of towels, made a grocery list and went about the business of being an adult with the kinds of responsibilities that can sometimes crowd out the ability to do things “just because.”

But I also vowed that I would do what I could to find time every once in a while for a good long drive, not for any particular reason other than the pure joy of it. Hopefully, I’ll see you out there too.

Do you have a favorite place to drive, or memories of a special road trip? Tell us about it at news@mechlocal.com.

Search for perfect dress ended at home

MARY LONG MOBLEY

Contributing

Columnist

Editor’s note: The following is part of a continuing series in which we ask readers to share a true story with us—any story—as long as it happened to them or a family member. Do you have

a story to tell? Send it news@ mechlocal.com.

When my husband and I were invited to a semiformal work-related event, I sailed into dress mode like a 16-year-old dreaming of prom night, envisioning chic

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bliss in the perfect dress, albeit in a Beverly Hillbillies sort of way. Thus the search began. I ransacked racks of clothes at department stores and dress shops where I found selections in small sizes a pittance compared to the abundance in size

16. My choices were also limited by my ever-pragmatic frame of mind that refused to let me pay an outrageous amount for an outfit I would likely wear only once.

When my shopping e orts produced no workable results

and my options were dwindling, I dropped in on a secondhand boutique of gently-used designer casto s. There I came close to snatching a spaghettistrapped bargain but its

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WEDNESDAY, MAY, 10

Hanover County is working with residents, businesses, landowners and other community members to update its Comprehensive Plan. Called “Envision Hanover,” the plan is the county’s long-range vision of Hanover over the next 25 years, addressing land use, housing, economic development and natural resources. It also provides guidance on where growth may be appropriate throughout the county and what that growth should look like.

Hanover residents’ feedback will shape the Comprehensive Plan and decisions regarding growth, preservation and public investment for years to come. Based upon the feedback received, the project team has been working to identify key concepts related to land use, economic development and historic resources. Residents will be able to share their ideas by participating with an in-person meeting or webinar, depending upon their schedules. The Hanover Board of Supervisors will hold public work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan on May 10. The current schedule calls for the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed update in August, with the board’s public hearing to take place a month later. For information on the planning process, and how you can participate, visit www. envisionhanover.com. You can also follow the process on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

The Hanover County Sheri ’s O ce will be hosting its 14th annual Senior Citizens Police Academy. The Senior Citizens Police Academy will take place through June 20. The academy will be held every Tuesday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at The Montpelier Community Center, located at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane, Montpelier, VA 23192. There will be no cost for the participants. Class size will be limited to the first 30 seniors who register. The program will be available to people 55 years of age or older who are residents, business owners or county employees. Applicants must also be willing to submit to a background check.

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floor-length made it too formal, and shortening the hem would have ruined the lines. Next I persuaded my husband to come with me to a bridal shop where the sweetest salesgirl hung a mix of styles in my fitting room, including some that were cut to flatter Marilyn Monroe’s curves or Tina Turner’s legs. After flinging more than half a dozen dresses o hangers and over my head, I walked out the door empty-handed alongside my

This academy is designed to give participants an inside look into law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheri ’s O ce. Interested seniors are urged to download an application at http://www.hanoversheri .com/199/ Senior-Citizens-Police-Academy or contact Deputy Evan Povar at (804) 365-3363 for an application or additional information. Also, the application needs to be notarized. The deadline to apply is March 10.

THURSDAY, MAY 11

The 38th Annual Shrimp and Suds Feast will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Kings Dominion Pavilion. Enjoy, spiced shrimp (two Servings) unlimited golden beverage and soft drinks. Dance to “That Dog Bite” See old friends make new ones! Fundraiser to benefit deserving youth and charitable endeavors. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hanover. Ticket purchase online at HANOVER ROTARY.

ORG Or at Atlantic Union Bank branches in Caroline and Hanover county and Nuckols Rd.location. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance! For additional information and Sponsorship questions call Janice at 570-574-1481.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

The Kiwanis Club of Ashland will hold its 2nd Annual KarWanis Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashland Junction Shopping Center, 167 Junction Drive, Ashland VA 23005. Rain Date is Sunday, May. 14. The show is open to all interesting automobiles, regardless of age and make. Multiple classes will be judged on cleanliness and condition with trophies awarded. Dash plaques will be given to the first 50 cars registered. Registration is $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Go to: http://www.karwanis.com. Spectator admission is free. The Kiwanis Grillmasters will be serving up great food and there will be music and prize drawings. All proceeds support the Kiwanis mission to “Serve the Children of Our Community.” Questions? Message at https://m.facebook.com/ashlandvakiwanis/

husband, both of us downtrodden and exhausted.

On the way to the car, he said to me, “As well as you can sew, you ought to just make a dress.” I responded by telling him that I would not even consider such an undertaking, even though I could handle a needle and thread quite well and had been in stitches most of my life.

I reminded him that I grew up poor and wore homemade clothes out of necessity, and that I still associated one with the other, and that through hard work I had risen above my meager beginnings and left my homemade clothes behind.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT HANOVER LIBRARIES

RICHARD S. GILLIS, JR./ASHLAND BRANCH LIBRARY

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Medicare Basics at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, May 10, Noon to 1 p.m. This Medicare 101 session will cover the ABCs of the program including who is eligible, your coverage options, where and how to enroll, and your next steps once you are ready to make those decisions. You will be able to participate in a Q&A period at the end of the program so that you leave with a strong understanding of Medicare whether you are learning for yourself or to assist a loved one.

Hanover Quilting Circle at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, May 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grab your sewing machine, supplies and current project! This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills and stories! Beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are

all welcome to drop in. Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library. Wednesday, May 10, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join us for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month. Due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred. Mad about Mahjong! at the Ashland Branch Library. Friday, May 12 & 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Looking for experienced players to play with? Join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game at the Ashland Library!

Afternoon Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library. Monday, May 15, 1 to 2 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Read our book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading

recommendations.

Ashland Teen Advisory Board (TAB) at the Ashland Branch Library. Monday, May 15, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens, join the Ashland Library’s Teen Advisory Board! We will play games, eat snacks, and share ideas about teen needs at the library and in your community. We meet the third Monday of the month and participation with Teen Advisory Board programs and activities earns you service credit hours. Ashland Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, May 16, 6 to 7 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Join the Ashland Evening book club by reading the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about the book. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Ashland Morning Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library. Friday, May 19, 10 to 11 a.m. Read our book of the month

UPCOMING PROGRAMS AT MECHANICSVILLE LIBRARIES

ATLEE BRANCH LIBRARY

Call 804-559-0654 or visit the library at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive for more information.

Mother Goose Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, May 31, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Mother Goose is a Storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers. We have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler Storytime at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, May 31 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a Storytime of books, music and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Atlee Bridge Group at the Atlee Branch Library. Tuesdays, May 16, 23, & 30,

I further explained that my sewing skills were cut out for quilts and crafts and that making a proper garment, like baking the perfect pound cake, takes practice.

My cry-me-a-river dissipated into the wind as my husband’s negotiation skills kicked in. He can be persuasive at times and at times I can be receptive. The next thing I knew, we were in Piece Goods collaborating on a pattern, even though I had not sewn a dress since Mr. Carter’s presidency.

Back at home I pulled several yards of sunshine-yellow gabardine from a stash of relics and made

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Every Tuesday the Atlee Bridge Group meets to play Social Rubber Bridge. All levels welcome, from beginner to expert.

Fun & Games at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesdays, May 17, 1 to 4 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Meet up with friends and have a great time with card and board games.

Atlee Book Group at the Atlee Branch Library Wednesday, May 10, 11 a.m. to noon. Join us in-person or on Zoom for a lively book discussion. We will be reading “The People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks. You can pick up a copy of the book at the Atlee Branch Library Circulation Desk while supplies last. Registration

a prototype of the asymmetrical one-shouldered dress, learning again that following directions is easy but obtaining the right fit is challenging. Undeterred, I pinned and re-pinned before heading to the fabric store again to purchase two yards of satiny black fabric and a zipper.

I cut out the dress a second time then pressed the foot pedal of my Kenmore with tenacity and apprehension. My perseverance paid o and soon a dress that I liked emerged from my sewing machine but it lacked pizzazz. After yet another shopping trip, I spent two

is required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/9742336. This program is presented in-person and hosted virtually through Zoom. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, please contact the library.

Genealogy: Discover Your Roots at the Atlee Branch Library. Wednesday, May 10, 7 to8:30 p.m.Learn how to start researching your family tree using library resources, including the Ancestry Database. Proficiency using a computer mouse, keyboard, and internet required. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/9745067.

hours hand-stitching a sequinned trim around the neckline, across the shoulder and back. When the time came for the once-in-alifetime a air, I put on the dress and zipped it up, free of any homegrown shame or psychological snags.

The dress still hangs in the archives of my closet, nestled between skirts and blazers leftover from my o ce years. As predicted, I only wore it once, but a few dollars and a trifle of hours turned out to be well spent. A little bit of grit goes a long way, especially when you throw in some sequins and satin.

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Heading outdoors? Keep safety in mind

Spending time outdoors is good for the mind and the body. Researchers have studied the e ects that spending time outdoors, particularly in wooded areas, has on well-being. A 2021 meta-analysis published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health concluded that forestbased interventions have a beneficial, therapeutic effect on stress, mental health disorders, hypertension, and immune system function.

In their excitement to engage in outdoor activities, nature lovers should not forget to heed safety precautions. That means recognizing the potential for safety hazards outdoors and how to react in potentially di cult situations.

Weather

Weather patterns can change rapidly. Always check multiple weather sources for your destination prior to heading out. Layer clothing accordingly for the weather in your destination, and have a plan in place in case a storm blows in. If stuck outdoors in a thunderstorm with lightning, find a low spot with a

ditch or a depression, suggests AccuWeather. Keep in mind that tents and pavilions provide inadequate shelter and are nearly as risky as standing under a tall tree, advises the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Injuries

No one wants to get hurt while enjoying the great outdoors, but injuries happen. Always carry safety gear. Pack a first aid kit with the basics, but also items geared toward your adventure. For example, a life jacket is essential when boating or spending time on the water. When hiking, you may need to stabilize a twisted ankle or a broken limb from a fall, so carry a splint on challenging hikes. Bringing a buddy along also is a safety measure. That way he or she can seek out help if you are injured, and vice versa.

Topography

The lay of the land can be hazardous. Outdoor enthusiasts should be aware of their surroundings, which can include sheer cli edges, steep climbs, loose rocks, deep waters, and

more. CoolHikingGear.com warns that any river above ankle height has the potential to sweep a person o his or her feet if the current is moving. Avoid crossing rivers and know the terrain ahead of time to plan safely.

Wildlife

People are not the only animals who enjoy the great outdoors. Encountering wildlife is common when venturing into their habitats. Some animals even travel into residential neighborhoods in search of food. Many animals prefer to run o rather than engage with humans. But they also can be surprised by people or pets in nature. Traveling in groups; making noise so as not to surprise animals; keeping pets close by; and avoiding hiking at dawn and dusk when many animals are most active can reduce the risk for potentially dangerous encounters. Be aware of wildlife birthing seasons, as a mother may be overly protective if you stumble across her young.

When the great outdoors beckons, individuals answering the call must remember to do so safely.

—MetroCreative

As you head out to enjoy the spring weather, remember that weather conditions can change with little warning.

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RTY!

Jerry Lee Francis

FRANCIS, Jerry Lee, on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Jerry Francis departed this life here on earth and gained his angel wings. He was born in Wheeling, W.Va. on November 20, 1966 to the late Ronald Lee Francis Sr. and Sharon Tennant Francis. Jerry moved to King William in 1980 with his family and resided there until his untimely death. He followed in his father’s footsteps by becoming an auto mechanic in his early adult years. He worked for several companies in the Richmond, Mechanicsville and King William areas. His reputation in the community preceded him as he was called upon often to help others with their cars. He was always there to lend a helping hand whenever someone needed it. When not working, Jerry enjoyed spending quality time with his wife, traveling to both the mountains and the beach, hanging out with his son and playing with his grandchildren. He loved relaxing with family and friends and fishing while drinking a cold Miller High Life. He never missed the opportunity to bring his mom her favorite sweet treats and spend time reminiscing about all the good times. Jerry loved pranking his brothers and found joy in making them laugh every chance he got. He was kind, funny, compassionate and caring and will be missed by all that knew him. In addition to his father; Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Francis Jr. (King William, Va.); and brother, Dale Francis (Cambridge, Ohio). He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Francis; son, Eric Francis (Allyson); stepdaughter, Brittany Marsh; stepson, Hunter Marsh; grandchildren, Cameron and Grace. He is also survived by his mother, Sharon Francis; brothers, Donald Francis, Chris (Sherry) Francis, Randy (Pam) Francis; sister, Robin (Jim) Cronin; and sister-in-law, Sharon “Nic” Francis. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory several nieces and nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews, as well as several close life-long friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor Jerry. The family welcomes donations to be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org as an expression of sympathy in lieu of flowers. An online memorial page can be found at a nityfuneralservice.com for those wishing to leave their condolences.

DAWSON, Lee Herman, 91, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Born January 11, 1932 in McLeansville, N.C., he was the oldest child of James and Mazelle Dawson. Lee was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Norma Reid Dawson; brothers, Roy, John and Raymond; and sisters, Bertha, Mary and Frances. He is survived by his daughters, Kim Dawson and Cynthia Clark (Ron); brothers, Staley and Howard; and sisters, Fannie and Louise. Lee was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the Army overseas. He retired after a 40 year career with AT&T. Private graveside services were held May 6, 2023 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, McLeansville, N.C. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the church, 300 Knox Rd., McLeansville, N.C. 27301. bennettfuneralhomes.com

Alice Wolk Sherrod

SHERROD, Alice Wolk , 101, of Mechanicsville, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was born April 14, 1922 in Warm Springs, Va. Known to everyone by her nickname “Sassy,” she grew up in Bluefield, W.Va. Sassy was the last surviving graduate of the class of 1940 of Beaver High School. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Oscar Lee Sherrod; son, Stephen Wolk (Karen) of Atlanta; daughter, Dede Wolk Taliaferro (Sam) of Richmond; sister, Barbara Jean “Dodo” Jennings (Bob) of Mechanicsville; stepdaughter, Virginia Lee Terry (Rusty); 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex Wolk; son, Eric Wolk; and brothers, Buddy Siple and Melvin Siple. Sassy will be remembered for her gracious spirit, sweet nature, beautiful smile, and love of family, friends and church. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, with a memorial service beginning at 12 noon, Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church, 5351 Pole Green Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Sassy was a 41-year member of Broadus Memorial Baptist Church and the family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the church or Feed More of Richmond. bennettfuneralhomes.com

Getting into character

Hanover County Public School students and teachers showed o their Star Wars spirit last week, dressing as their favorite characters to celebrate May

4, a day when Star Wars fans happily say to each other “May the Fourth be with you!”

Lee Herman Dawson

Photos courtesy of Hanover County Public Schools

season o to a strong

COMMUNITY REPORT

May o cially ushers in strawberry season, but thanks to an early start, Virginia farmers predict the picking window may last a little longer this year.

Above-average temperatures this winter led to early blooming strawberries, and many farms opened weeks ahead of schedule.

Vaughan Farm’s Produce in Virginia Beach opened for its earliest U-pick season yet on March 26 after strawberry plants began flowering in February.

“We had to make a decision whether to let Mother Nature take them with a frost or try to save them,” said Robert Vaughan, the farm’s owner and a Virginia Beach Farm Bureau member.

After covering his strawberries from frost for about 12 days in March, Vaughan salvaged all the flowers and kicked o the season with an abundance of ripe, readyto-pick strawberries—just in time for April’s bustling spring break crowd.

Strawberries grown on Holly Fork Farm in New Kent County typically are ripe for picking April 30, but they were ready a week early this year, said owner Stephanie Ripchick, who also is a Virginia Beach Farm Bureau member.

Fortunately, she said, her farm’s early blooming strawberries haven’t suffered from a frost event since row covers have been removed for the season.

“We gamble every day, hoping we don’t have any more frost at the farm,” Ripchick added, as frosts in Virginia can occur as late as May.

But her hopes are high. While strawberries are usually di cult to pick this early in the season, Ripchick’s Upick visitors can fill a gallon in just 10 to 15 minutes with Chandler strawberries. They are a mid-season variety favored by many Virginia growers, according to the most recent Virginia Cooperative Extension survey of strawberry practices in the commonwealth.

“We still have a lot on the vine ready to ripen and grow,” Ripchick said. “That’s one reason we like Chandlers; they’re not all ready at once.”

Vaughan’s farm also grows Chandlers, along with Ruby Junes and Sweet Charlies.

Both farms previously have had ripe strawberries through mid-June and are hopeful cooler May weather will mean another prolonged season.

“But who knows? We could get super hot in the next two weeks,” Ripchick said. “It’s so hard to know, and strawberries are very weather-driven.”

Vaughan agreed. “The plants are acting like it’s the first of April instead of the first of May, so we’re going to have a prolonged season if we don’t start getting 90-degree temperatures.”

He encourages consumers to beat the Mother’s Day crowd, and pick strawberries now.

“It’s going to be a really good season, and we’re looking forward to seeing our customers in the fields.”

To find fresh strawberries near you, visit vdacs. virginia.gov/vagrown.

—Submitted by Virginia Farm Bureau

Pearson’s Corner students gain new pen pals

There’s a new and special pen pal relationship in our area! Ms. Bambi Feighner’s second grade class at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School has become pen pals with residents at the Hermitage Richmond Assisted Senior Living Community this school year. Recently,, the students and residents got to meet in person and it was a wonderful gathering with beautiful generational connection on full display.

Photos courtesy of Hanover County Public Schools

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Ashland Museum sets spring and summer youth activities

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

The Ashland Museum will partner with Ashland Parks & Recreation on several programs for youth.

Saturday, May 13, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. – Dig it! Relic Hunting – Join us at Carter Park as we learn how metal detectors work. We will look for artifacts buried in the ground of a home that once was on the property. This program is for rising 3rd through 7th graders. Kids, please wear clothes and shoes that can get dirty and muddy. Free, but reservations are required.

Tuesday, June 20, from 9- to 11 a.m. – Nature Photography –Just in time for summer vacation, we will o rising 4th-8th graders the opportunity to learn and experiment with photography. Kids can use their phone, bring a camera or try a camera we will have. Come see nature and DeJarnette Park with its linking trails through a di t lens. The morning promises to be fun. This is free, but reservations are required.

Tuesday, July 25, from 9 to 11 a.m. – Fish Like Huck Finn –Using bamboo poles and live bait, kids will learn the techniques and etiquette of fi with pole and a worm. Enjoy a lazy morning of fi at the pond at DeJarnette Park under the shade trees. Free, but reservations are required. For information on these and other events, contact the Ashland Museum – email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, call 804-3687314, or visit the website ashlandmuseum.org.

Ashland Museum programs continue into the summer

There will be another guided

Wawa Brings the Volunteer Spirit to Ashland Train Day

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Over 200 volunteers and first responders streamed into downtown on Ashland Train Day. As The O cial Sponsor of the First Responder Tent, Ashland’s Wawa worked to provide volunteers with meals and drinks, while bringing “Goose Pride” and fun to guests.

Dig it! Relic Hunting program will be held on Saturday, May 13 at Carter Park.

walking tour of historic Woodland Cemetery on Thursday, May 11, 6pm. Woodland is an excellent example of the rural or garden cemetery movement that began in the mid-19th century. In addition to the landscaping underway at Woodland, the cemetery has lots of stories to tell about Ashland and Randolph-Macon College. Visit ashlandmuseum.org for details and to register.

Join the Ashland Museum for a night of questions and answers at Trivia Night on the third Thursday of each month, 6pm, at Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland. No reservations needed. The winning team receives gold medals. Find out what questions and songs

MC Woody and DJ Brent are digging up to test your knowledge on May 18, June 15, and continuing through the summer.

The Ashland Museum will be open on Fourth Fridays, 5 to 8 p.m., beginning May 26. When you come into downtown Ashland in the evening, be sure to stop in the Museum.

Ashland Wawa’s general manager Tammy Jarvis said in an interview with Downtown Ashland Association, “It is an exciting day for our team and has become an annual tradition for us to be part of something that touches so many people and makes a di erence in their lives.”

Ashland’s Wawa brings a touch of local flair to their custom made salads, full service beverages, hot and cold hoagies, breakfast, lunch, and dinner options which they serve 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

The company’s commitment to the Ashland community extends to local partnerships and national partnerships including JDRF & LLS walks and events, Roc Solid builds, YMCA after school reading programs, and of course, Ashland Train Day. “We see it as a unique way for our associates to continue building relationships with our neighbors in the community,” say Tammy.

Under the sponsorship of Ashland’s Wawa, Ashland Train Day volunteers are gifted Wawa swag, coupons, and even a special visit from beloved mascot, Wally Goose. “Being a sponsor of the volunteer and first responder headquarters is a cause that we are honored to support,” says Tammy. “First responders are near and dear to us at Wawa as seen at every new store grand opening where we honor police and fire departments with our signature ‘Hoagies for Heroes’ sandwich building competition with $1,000 donated to each department’s charity of choice.”

Ashland’s Wawa is driven by

their four guiding principles: Do things right, value people, embrace change, and delight customers. At Ashland Train Day, the company goes the extra mile. Tammy fondly recalls an interaction last year, “When an event guest complimented our Area Supervisor on a hat he was wearing which prompted him to take it right o his head and give it to the guest to brighten his day!”

This year, Wawa brightened the day with chances to win Wawa prizes and food at their booth, while Wally Goose gave away free hugs and photos. The generosity displayed to our Ashland Train Day volunteers makes Downtown Ashland Association proud to partner with our local Wawa store. Submitted by Downtown Ashland Association.

Ashland Saturday Soundtracks live at the Center of the Universe

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Saturdays from 4 to 7 p.m., guests are invited to shop, dine, and play in Downtown Ashland while they enjoy the musical styles of local performers. Listeners can tune into the free

outdoor music from nearby patio dining areas or even from a lawn chair in the pedestrian area. Haze and Dacey in concert live on Saturday, May 13 at Ashland Saturday Soundtracks concert. The following Saturday, May 20

is Lena Klett in Concert. Every Ashland Saturday Soundtracks concert is free, accessible, and open to the public at 102 South Railroad Avenue. Learn more at AshlandVirginia. com/Soundtracks

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DOWNTOWN ASHLAND ASSOCIATION

Wawa brightened the day with chances to win Wawa prizes and food at their booth.

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Wally Goose and volunteers at Ashand Train Day.

Dogs must be leashed to leave property

CONTRIBUTED REPORT

Every year, from April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running o their property without being leashed.

The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it extends to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1 — June 30 period.

Any dogs caught running o their owner’s property will be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued.

Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation. An additional penalty will apply whether or not the same dog is involved.

If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-365-6140. Dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7, can report any dangerous animal.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County PIO.

Looking for fire threats? Check the laundry room

Fire departments across the United States respond to hundreds of thousands of home structure fires per year.

Smoke detectors are a key component of fire protection, but there’s much more homeowners can do to protect themselves, their families, their belongings, and their homes from structure fires.

Routinely inspect smoke detectors. Smoke detectors can only alert residents to a fire if they’re working properly. Battery-powered smoke detectors won’t work if the batteries die. Routine smoke detector check-ups can ensure the batteries still have juice and that the devices themselves are still functioning properly. Test alarms to make sure the devices are functioning and audible in nearby rooms. Install additional detectors as necessary so alarms and warnings can be heard in every room of the house.

Hire an electrician to audit your home. Electricians can inspect a home and identify any issues that could make the home more vulnerable to fires. Ask electricians to look over every part of the house, including attics and crawl spaces. Oft-overlooked areas like attics and crawl spaces pose a

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and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Reptile Round-up at the Ashland Branch Library. Saturday, May 20, 2 to 4 p.m. Teens!

Join us at the library to meet some scaled friends or face your fears! Serpentes Reptiles Serpentarium will bring snakes, lizards, and other reptiles. Animals will be available for holding/handling.

Seize the Awkward at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, May 23, 6 to 8 p.m. For ages 14-24. Concerned about a friend’s mental health? Asking them if they are ok can be awkward. This presentation can help you get more comfortable with checking in on your friend. It provides warning signs that a friend is struggling, conversation starters, tips for support and resources to get help. Registration is not required, but register for a reminder.

Strategies to reduce the risk of laundry room fires include leaving room for laundry to tumble in washers and dryers; routinely cleaning lint screens to avoid the buildup of dust, fiber and lint; and ensuring the outlets washing machines and dryers are plugged into can handle the voltage such appliances require.

potentially significant fire safety threat, as data from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) indicates that 13 percent of electrical fires begin in such spaces.

Audit the laundry room. The laundry room is another potential source of home structure fires. National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) data indicates around 3% of home structure fires begin in laundry rooms each year. Strate-

From the Heart Stitchers at the Ashland Branch Library. Thursday, May 25, Noon to 4 p.m. From the Heart Stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center, and today has over 1899 stitchers making 1000’s of items for service groups across the Commonwealth. You can sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls and everything in between. Bring your sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and we will make items for From the Heart every 4th Thursday. See https://fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.

Toddler/Preschool S torytime at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, May 30, 10:30 to 11a.m. Enjoy a Storytime of books, music, and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Family Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library. Tuesday, May 30, 11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes, and much more! Family Storytime is for children ages 0-5 and their

haust vents and ducts every year. Look outward as well. Though the majority of home fires begin inside, the NFPA reports that 4 percent of such fires begin outside the home. Homeowners can reduce the risk of such fires by ensuring all items that utilize fire, including grills and firepits, are always used at least 10 feet away from the home. Never operate a grill beneath eaves, and do not use grills on decks. Never leave children unattended around firepits, as all it takes is a single mistake and a moment for a fire to become unwieldy.

gies to reduce the risk of laundry room fires include leaving room for laundry to tumble in washers and dryers; routinely cleaning lint screens to avoid the buildup of dust, fiber and lint, which the NFPA notes are often the first items to ignite in fires linked to dryers; and ensuring the outlets washing machines and dryers are plugged into can handle the voltage such appliances require. It’s also a good idea to clean dryer ex-

caregivers.

Hanover Branch Library

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library. Tuesday, May 16, Noon to 1 p.m. Do you like to read? Join our fun group to enjoy a good book and discuss it among peers. May’s title is “Rebecca” by Daphne DuMaurier. Registration is required for the Zoom portion at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/10574303. The meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email, please contact the library.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library

Call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane for more information.

PUP READers at the Montpelier Branch Library. Wednesday, May 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Grades K-3. Ready to transform from Reluctant Reader to Ready Reader? Sign up for

Sweat the small stu . Hair dryers, hair straighteners, scented candles, clothes irons, and holiday decorations are some additional home fire safety hazards. Never leave candles burning in empty rooms and make sure beauty and grooming items like dryers, straighteners and irons are unplugged and placed in a safe place to cool down when not in use.

Fire departments respond to hundreds of thousands of home fires each year. Some simple strategies and preventive measures can greatly reduce the risk that a fire will overtake your home.

—MetroCreative

a 20-minute session with Chrissie, a PUP READers reading education assistance dog. Dungeons and Dragons at the Montpelier Branch Library. Saturday, May 13, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

For ages 13 and up. Join us to create an exciting story where you will go on bold adventurers and confront deadly perils. Refreshments will be provided. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/9779433.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library

Call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Road for more information.

Read 2 Rover at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library. Thursday, May 18, 4:30 — 5:30 p.m. Grades K-2. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Colby or Pepper, our therapy dogs. Space is limited. Call the Rockville Branch Library at 804-749-3146 or visit the library for more information to register for this rewarding program!

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Olson’s late goal propels Hawks ahead of Raiders

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

In the tail-end of a tripleheader, the Hanover Hawks girls soccer team hosted the Atlee Raiders in a battle between the two best teams in the Capital District.

In their first matchup on April 14, the Raiders came away victorious in a 2-1 thriller, but revenge was served in the second meeting, when Hanover sophomore Sarah Olson scored the winning goal with 17 minutes left in the second half.

With both teams tied with 8-3 records, the Hawks gained a slight advantage at the top of the district standings with their 6-1 record compared to the Raiders’ 5-1 record.

It was a physical game from the jump, much like the varsity boys game that it followed that also ended on a late game-winner. The Raiders had an immediate jolt of early o ense from their star forward Georgia Skelton, who ripped an impressive shot halfway through the first half from just outside the right edge of the 18-yard box that rang o the opposite post.

It wasn’t the only chance created by Skelton, who later had a breakaway in the first half but saw her shot sail just over the top post.

The Hawks had chances of their own that nearly had the crowd jump up on their feet, including one from Olson where her cross from the left wing curled more into a shot that forced Atlee goalie Sarah Robinson to step up from her line and make a save with five minutes left in the half.

In the final moments of the first half, Skelton added one more post-hitting shot that nearly put the Raiders ahead, this time firing o her right foot from an especially tough right corner angle that ended with the ball hitting the corner post and deflecting o to the left corner kick spot. Despite the e orts of players like Skelton, Hanover’s back line of Samantha Friese, Elizabeth Tierney and Hailey Gilchrest held their own to

keep the game scoreless heading into the break.

Three minutes into the second half, the Hawks finally got ahead on a goal from junior forward Sam Krines, who beat Robinson with a low strike for a 1-0 lead.

Minutes later, the Raiders responded, as freshman Mackenzie Gathers scored o a rebound with 30 minutes left and heard chants of “She’s a freshman!” resonate from the Atlee fans in attendance.

In a dramatic finish, the Hawks

created three big chances after the Gathers goal, including shots on goal from Estella Gajarsky-Prado and Taylor Grubb that forced Robinson into some impressive saves. Despite solid goalkeeping, the chances grew tougher and tougher to defend, all accumulating with Olson’s go-ahead finish. Her goal was a display of pure hustle, as the Hawks sophomore pressure the ball-possessing Robinson and deflected her clearance attempt with a chance in front of an open goal that she wouldn’t miss.

It was a moment of celebration for the Hawks, who surrounded Olson immediately after her goal, but they weren’t out of the woods yet, with the Raiders ramping up their pressure in the final stretch of the game.

The Raiders had a few chances to level the game a second time, including a great cross from freshman Lacey Ne that led to a mishandled catch from goalie Kendall Wright, causing a chaotic scene in the box that the Hawks were able to get out of unscathed.

In the final minutes of the game, the Raiders created three consecutive corner kicks from the right spot, but the Hawks survived them all and held on for a statement win late in the regular season.

Up next for the Hawks is a home matchup on May 12 against the Mechanicsville Mustangs, who are close behind in the standings with a 8-2 record (5-1 in the district). Two days before that, the Raiders take on the Mustangs in a road contest on May 10.

ROBBY FLETCHER

Hanover players go over to celebrate with forward Sarah Olson, who scored the game-winning goal in the second half of their home matchup against Atlee on May 4.

Overtime winner pushes Atlee past Hanover in dramatic fashion

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

After the initial matchup between Hanover and Atlee’s boys soccer programs on April 14 was decided in a thrilling 2-0 final in Atlee’s favor, everyone in attendance at Hanover’s soccer field on May 4 knew the sequel would live up to the hype.

It took two overtime periods, multiple shots on goal against excellent goalkeepers on both ends and a jaw-dropping free kick near midfield to find a winner, but with just minutes left in the second overtime period, the Atlee Raiders pulled ahead with a game-winning header from sophomore Christopher D’Adamo that gave them a 1-0 win against their Capital District foe.

The free kick from junior Brady Zsori was right near midfield with a little over two and a half minutes left in the second five-minute overtime period, and though the game was looking like it’d finish in a scoreless draw, Zsori’s magic on the ball delivered a long kick that was perfectly placed in a sea of defenders and Atlee attackers, though it was D’Adamo who’d connect with a header over the outreached arms of Hanover goalie Michael Sondor.

Though a low-scoring a air, both teams delivered chances throughout that seemed to threaten the goalies in net, starting with a good chance just six minutes into the game by Hanover junior Robert Langford where his run generated a clean look at net, but his chip shot went high over the top post.

Atlee responded later in the half with a good look from senior forward William Harvey III, who got a run o a beast of a goal kick from Evan James, but Sondor made the save to keep the score tied.

While both teams were generating runs, both of their back lines were the stars of the show early, with Atlee’s defense being held up by guys like Hayden Crossman, Kyle Surratt and Jackson Woolard while Hanover’s defense was anchored by strong performances

from players like Fletcher Waran and Markus Niepraschk.

The best chance of the first half came just before halftime from Hanover sophomore Mason Flounders, who took advantage of a mixup from Atlee’s defense in clearing the ball that allowed him to get a shot o that went into the side of the net.

In the second half, Atlee got started with another low shot-

on-goal saved by Sondor, which was kept in play and cleared by Waran.

With eight minutes left in a game controlled by their strengths on the defensive end, Langford generated one of best chances of the day for the Hawks, self-creating a look inside the box where he beat multiple defenders into the right corner and earned a corner kick after his shot was deflected.

In the final minutes, Hanover had one last promising chance when sophomore Cameron Cox gave Flounders an excellent through ball that he nearly got a foot on, but James timed his rush outside the box perfectly to get to the ball first.

Needing overtime to decide the match, chances were few in the first five-minute overtime period, but all it took was one chance in

the second overtime to see Atlee pull ahead just before the final whistle.

The win moves Atlee to 8-2-1 on the season, with games against Mechanicsville on May 10 and Patrick Henry on May 12 looming. The Hawks on the other hand move to 5-4-1 and will also have a big test on the road against the Mechanicsville Mustangs on May 12.

PHOTO BY ROBBY FLETCHER

Atlee sophomore Joshua Miller (5) and Hanover sophomore Noah Haneline battle for possession in their game at Hanover on May 4.

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CaseNo.CL22003341-00

ORDEROFPUBLICATION

Theobjectofthissuitistoseektoquiettitleto realpropertyinHanoverCounty,Virginia.HenryMagisterialDistrict,consistingof6.0acres. moreorless,andhavingtheTaxparcelID# 8726-53-4647.

ItisallegedinthePetitionthatthepresent whereaboutsofthefollowingRespondentsremainunknownafterduediligence:Linwood Lewis,MiltonLewis,MargaretLewis,CassandraLatney,AntoinetteCosby,WarrenThompson,LacyThompson,LeroyThompson,DeborahStrother,DarleneWitcher,RandyJohnson, DenitaBrooks,PamHenley,ShaniWright, DarinWright,JewelWright,RobertBrooks,and PennyBrooks;inaddition,thePetitionalso setsout apersonorpersons,as Respondent(s),"AnyOtherUnknownHeirsor DescendantsofBertieBrooksLewis,Archie Brooks,WalterBrooks,JamesOvertonBrooks, LloydBrooks,AlmondPattersonBrooks,HesterBrooksandLethaBrooks",allofwhommay assertaninterestinthesubjectrealproperty, thenatureofsuchinterest,ifunknown,being describedinthePetition.

UPONCONSIDERATIONWHEREOF,thisOrder ofPublicationisgranted,anditisORDERED thattheaforesaidindividual(s)areherebyORDEREDtoappearbeforethisCourtonorbefore May22,2023at9:00A.M.,todowhatis necessarytoprotecttheirinterest.

ENTER:3/27/2023

J.OvertonHarrision,

PublicNotice

Noticeis hereby giventhat theHanoverCountyBoard of Supervisors hasset Wednesday, May24, 2023,asthe day, date, time, andplace foraRegular Board Meetingtobegin at 6:00 P.M. and held in theBoard Room of the HanoverCountyAdministration Building at HanoverCourthouse, 7516 County ComplexRoad, Hanover, Virginia.

TOWNOFASHLAND NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING

Pleasetakenoticethatonthe16thdayofMay,2023,at6:30p.m.attheAshland TownHall,121ThompsonStreet,Ashland, VA,theAshland TownCouncilwillconductpublichearingsforthepurposeofreceivinginput,andmaytakeactiononthe following:

REZ23-0228 &ORD2023-03FLAGSTOPCAR WASH

JamieNester,ofRVA WashHoldings,LLC,requests arezoningfromResidential Rural(RR-1)toHighwayCommercial(B-2)forthepropertyidenti edasGPIN #7789-06-0359,#7789-06-0449 &#7789-06-0548,located on thewestsideof WashingtonHighway,approximately300feetsouthfromtheintersectionofAshcake Roadand WashingtonHighway.Thethree(3)parcelsmeasure3.473acresintotal andarecurrentlyundeveloped,with afuturelandusedesignationofMixedBusiness. Aportionofthenorthernmost lotiscurrentlyzoned(B-2),resultingin arequestof 3.219acrestoberezoned.

CUP23-0228FLAGSTOPCAR WASH JamieNester,ofRVA WashHoldings, LLC,requestsapprovalof aConditionalUsePermit(CUP)forthepropertyidentiedasGPIN#7789-06-0359,#7789-06-0449 &#7789-06-0548,locatedonthewest sideof WashingtonHighway,approximately 300 feetsouthfromtheintersection of AshcakeRoadand WashingtonHighway.Theapplicanthas ledanapplicationto consolidatethethreeparcels,whichmeasure3.473acres,withintentiontodevelop acarwash.Theparcelsarecurrentlyundeveloped,with afuturelandusedesignationofMixedBusiness.Therequestfor aCUPispursuanttosection21-101(l)of theZoningCode,whichpermits acarwashwith aconditionalusepermitwithinthe HighwayCommercial(B-2)district.

TOWNOFASHLAND NOTICEOFAGENDAITEM

Pleasetakenoticethatonthe 16thdayofMay,2023,at6:30p.m. attheAshland Town Hall,121ThompsonStreet,Ashland, VA,theAshland TownCouncilwillconducta regularlyscheduled TownCouncilmeetingandmaytakeactiononthefollowing:

CPA2022-06IRONHORSEBUSINESS PARK

Propertyowner,AshlandLandLLC,byletterofattorney,requests acomprehensive planamendmenttothefuturelandusemaptochangethefuturelanduseclassi cations fromInterstateCommercial, TraditionalNeighborhood, TownEdge,andOpenSpace toInterstateCommercial,O ce/IndustrialandOpenSpace.Thepropertyiscommonly knownas“EastAshland”andislocatedalongthesouthernlineofEastPatrickHenry Road(StateRoute54),approximately700feetwestofitsintersection with Woodside Lane(GPINparcels7880-61-7681,7880-61-4768,7880-60-4701,7880-61-6987, 7880-72-0523,7880-60-1053,and7880-60-4343).Thepropertyincludesexisting zoningofPlannedUnitDevelopment(PUD),PlanningShoppingCenter(PSC), HighwayCommercial(B-2)andRuralResidential(RR-1).Theexistinguseofthe propertyissingle-familyresidential,farmland,andopenspace.

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NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanoverCountyPlanningCommissionhasset Thursday, May18,2023,at6:00 P.M., intheBoardRoomoftheHanoverCountyGovernmentBuilding at HanoverCourthouse,Hanover,Virginia,astheday,date,time,andplacefor apublichearing toconsiderthefollowingcases, at whichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:

REZ2023-00008,KDGCONTRACTINGCO.,INC.(WINDINGCREEKESTATES)

Request(s)anamendmenttotheproffers approvedwithrezoningrequestC-18-00(c), DorothyAnneJennings,onGPIN7811-60-6215,zonedRC(c),RuralConservationDistrict withconditions,andlocatedonthewestlineof WedgedStoneDrive(StateRoute1090) approximately1,900feetsouthofitsintersectionwithBethanyChurchRoad(StateRoute 610).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldamendthecashproffer.(PUBLICHEARING)

MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

REZ2023-00009,BELLINGHAM FAMILYTRUST,L.L.C.(LAKEVIEWESTATES)

Request(s)anamendmenttotheproffers approvedwithrezoningrequestC-32-98(c), M.R.andJ.C.Saunders,onGPIN7850-33-1924,zonedRC(c),RuralConservationDistrictwith conditions,andlocatedonthewestlineofLakeview FarmsPlace(privateroad) approximately 3,500feetnortheastofitsintersectionwithGreenwoodChurchRoad(StateRoute657). Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldamendthecashproffer.(PUBLICHEARING)

MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

REZ2023-00006,M.GARLANDANDERSONII

Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,toM-2(c),LightIndustrialDistrictwith conditions,onGPIN6798-27-2530,consistingof approximately44.4acres,andlocatedonthe northlineof Pony FarmRoad(StateRoute702) approximately0.8mileseastofitsintersection withGallopLane(privateroad).ThepropertyisbisectedbytheHanover/GoochlandCounty line.ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasAgricultural.The proposedzoningamendmentwouldallowforthedevelopmentof abusiness/industrialpark.

(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

REZ2023-00002,LIDLUSOPERATIONS,L.L.C.

Request(s)torezonefromB-1(c),NeighborhoodBusinessDistrictwithconditions,to B-3(c),GeneralBusinessDistrictwithconditions,onGPIN8724-39-5325,consisting of approximately6.0acres,andlocatedonthesouthlineofMechanicsville Turnpike (U.S.Route360) approximately 150feeteastofitsintersectionwithAdams FarmRoad (StateRoute830).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMap asCommercialandSuburbanGeneral(1.5to3.0unitsperacre).Theproposedzoning amendmentwouldallowforthedevelopmentofanautomobiledealership.(PUBLICHEARING)

MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville

CopiesoftheabovecasesmaybereviewedinthePlanningOf ce,Mondaythrough Friday, betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m.pleasecontactthePlanningOf ceoryoumay alsogotohttps://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive formoreinformation.

PUBLICNOTICE

Notice is hereby given thatthe Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday,May 24, 2023 at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Board’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover,Virginia, as the day,date, time, and place for apublic hearing to consider the following cases, at whichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:

CUP2023-00002,8130,L.L.C.

Request(s)anamendmentinaccordancewithSection26-130.16oftheHanover CountyZoningOrdinancetopermit arevisiontotheelevations approved withCUP2021-00012,8130,L.L.C.,onGPIN8704-74-6281,consistingof approximately0.95acres,zonedB-3,GeneralBusinessDistrict,andlocatedon theeastlineofElmDrive(StateRoute1108) approximately500feetnorthofits intersectionwithMechanicsville Turnpike(U.S.Route360).Thesubjectproperty isdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasIndustrial.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville

REZ2022-00027,HOWARDSMILLROAD,L.L.C.

Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,toAR-6(c),Agricultural ResidentialDistrictwithconditions,onGPIN7729-82-4061,consistingof approximately161.73acres,andlocatedonthewestlineofHowardsMillRoad (StateRoute673) approximately550feetnorthofitsintersectionwithStoneHorse CreekRoad(StateRoute670).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneral LandUsePlanMapasAgricultural.Theproposedzoningamendmentwould permitthecreationof25buildinglotsfor agrossdensityofone(1)dwellingunit per6.47acres.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

ORDINANCE23-06,ACCESSORYHOUSINGUNITSIN CASESOF MEDICALHARDSHIP

AnOrdinancetoamendtheHanoverCountyCode,Chapter26,ZoningOrdinance, Sections26-6,26-21,26-36,26-46,26-60,26-73,and26-280tomodifythe requirementsforaccessoryhousingunitstoallowforaccessoryhousingunitsfor non-familymembersinthecaseofmedicalhardship.(PUBLICHEARING)

CopiesoftheabovecasemaybereviewedinthePlanningOf ce,Monday through Friday,betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m.,pleasecontact thePlanningOf ceoryoumayalsogo tohttps://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/ Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archivformoreinformation.

PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE

SECONDARYSIX-YEARPLAN(FY24-29)

ANDCONSTRUCTION BUDGET(FY24)

TheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisorsand the VirginiaDepartmentof Transportation(VDOT),in accordancewithSection33.2-331oftheCodeof Virginia, willconduct ajointpublichearingon Wednesday, May24,2023,at6:00 p.m. intheBoardmeeting room intheHanoverCountyAdministrationBuilding,7516 CountyComplexRoad,Hanover, Virginia.Thepurpose ofthepublichearingisto receive publiccommentonthe proposedFY24-29SecondarySix-YearPlan(SSYP) andFY24SecondaryConstructionBudget(Budget) forHanoverCounty.AcopyoftheproposedSSYPand Budgetmaybereviewedattheof ceoftheDepartment ofPublic Works, HanoverCountyAdministration Building,7516CountyComplexRoad,Hanover, Virginia anyregular work daybetween8:30a.m.and5:00 p.m.

AllprojectsintheSSYPthatare eligible forfederal fundswillbeincludedintheStatewide Transportation ImprovementProgram(STIP), whichdocumentshow Virginiawillobligatefederaltransportationfunds.

AllpersonswishingtocommentontheSSYPand Budgetshould appear at thestatedtime.Persons requiring specialassistanceto attendandparticipateinthishearing shouldcall(804)365-6176.

PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE

HANOVERCOUNTYBOARDOFSUPERVISORS

TheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisorswillhold apublic hearingon May24,2023,at6:00 p.m. intheBoardmeeting room at theHanoverCountyAdministrationBuilding,7516County ComplexRoad, at HanoverCourthouse,Hanover, Virginia,on the following resolutionbeingproposed foradoption:

RESOLUTION

ARESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZETHE ACQUISITION BYCONDEMNATIONOFANEASEMENTONA PORTIONOFGPIN8726-53-4647FORTHEPURPOSE OFCONSTRUCTING WATERANDSANITARY SEWERIMPROVEMENTS,INACCORDANCEWITH HANOVERCOUNTY’SCAPITALIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,AND TO ENTERUPONTHE PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIREDANDINITIATE CONSTRUCTIONBEFORETHECONCLUSIONOF THECONDEMNATIONPROCEEDINGSPURSUANT TO VIRGINIACODESECTIONS15.2-1904AND 15.2-1905(C)ANDCHAPTER 3OFTITLE25.1 (SECTIONS25.1-300ETSEQ.)

Acompletecopyoftheproposed resolutionand related informationis availableattheof ceoftheCountyAdministrator anyregular workingdaybetween8:30a.m.and5:00 p.m.

Allpersonswishingtocommentontheproposalmayappear at thestatedtimeandplace.

PUBLICHEARINGNOTICE

HANOVERCOUNTYBOARDOFSUPERVISORS

TheHanoverCount yBoardofSupervisorswillhold apublic hearingon May24,2023,at6:00 p.m.intheBoardmeeting roomat theHanoverCount yAdministrationBuilding,7516Count yComplex Road,atHanoverCourthouse,Hanover, Virginia,onthe following ordinancebeingproposed foradoption:

ORDINANCENO.23-12

ANORDINANCEAMENDINGTHEHANOVERCOUNTY CODE,CHAPTER22, TAXATION,ARTICLEII,DIVISION3, SECTIONS22-21,AND22-25,RELATED TO CERTAIN TAX EXEMPTIONSFORELDERLYANDDISABLEDPERSONS, TO (1)INCREASETHEMAXIMUMNETCOMBINED FINANCIAL WORTHFORINDIVIDUALSSEEKINGAN EXEMPTIONUNDERTHESEPROVISIONSFROM$300,0 00 TO $400,0 00;AND(2)PROVIDETHATTHEMAXIMUM AMOUNTOFRELIEF TO TAXPAYERSSHALLBE$3,500.

Acompletecopyoftheproposedordinanceand relatedinformation is availableattheofficeofthe Count yAdministratoronanyregular workingdaybet ween8:30a.m.and5:00 p.m.

Allpersonswishing to commentontheproposalmayappearat thestatedtimeandplace.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, pay attention to the smaller details, as those are the ones most often ignored. You’ll be highly regarded if you pinpoint any errors in a timely manner.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21

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GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21

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