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Amendment on land OK’d

High speed rail to be addressed in meeting

By Meredith Rigsby News Editor

ASHLAND — Hanover County will hold a meeting regarding the proposed D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail project from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 4, in the auditorium at Patrick Henry High School.

Representatives from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) have been invited to provide a project status update and discuss future steps, including future public input opportunities.

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SHLAND – Ashland Town Council unanimously approved CAP15-1113, a request to amend the town’s Comprehensive Plan to a future land use classification for a 276.75-acre tract of land from Residential Low Density (1-4 units per acres), Residential Medium Density (2-5 units per acre), Neighborhood Commercial, Mixed Commercial and Open Space, to a combination of Office/Industrial, Mixed Commercial and Open Space during the Tuesday, March 15, meeting.

The property is currently used as farmland and open space and is located north of Archie Cannon Drive, bracketed by Route 1/North Washington Highway to the east, the railroad to the west and the town border to the north.

Amending the Comprehensive Plan to change the future land classification for the property to a combination of Office/Industrial Mixed Commercial and Open Space will allow for a mixture of professional offices, research facilities, light manufacturing and warehouses to be developed on the land, according to the planning commission.

The applicant, Richard E. Holland Jr. Properties LLC, also filed a rezoning application, REZ15-1113, to rezone 276.75-acre parcel from RR-1, Residential Rural to R-2, Residential Limited to M-1, Limited Industrial

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with proffers, which council voted to defer decision until its April 5 meeting.

The planning commission, at its Feb. 10 meeting, voted 3-2 to recommend approval of CPA15-1113 with language amendments, and also voted 3-2 to recommend approval of REZ15-1113 with proffers.

In addition, the planning commission voted to recommend five items to be added for consideration: No through trucks to be allowed on Archie see COUNCIL, pg. 3

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER — The Hanover Planning Commission unanimously approved a proffer amendment and rezoning request from TL Hunt that will permit 27 new townhouses on property originally envisioned for business in the Rutland community.

To facilitate the new residences, the site originally designated for the Atlee Library will be rezoned RM, and 19 acres with frontage on U.S. 301 will house the proposed library.

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The applicant also requested zoning changes to the Chamberlayne Avenue track to allow more uses for commercial use such as a drive-thru window for restaurants. The new zoning would not allow fast food restaurants with drive-thrus, but could allow businesses like Starbucks to locate there.

News of the library relocation didn’t please everyone, specifically some businesses located adjacent to the Rutland Condominiums.

Bill Weimer owns a business in Rutland Commons and also serves as president see LIBRARY, pg. 2

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CSX right-of-way. As part of its environmental impact statement, the DRPT is evaluating which proposed route through the Ashland/Hanover area is most feasible.

Options for the Ashland portion of the rail include building a third track beside the existing CSX tracks through the center of Ashland; building a double-track bypass to the west of Ashland; or not building rail improvements, also known as “no-build.”

The DPRT is evaluating which infrastructure options will work best on different parts of the rail corridor. No options have been chosen yet.

The Environmental Impact Study is expected to be completed by the end of next year, and is required before federal funds can be used to construct improvements.

The proposed DC2RVA High Speed Rail project is a portion of a larger effort to link Washington D.C.; Richmond; Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and beyond to Florida, with a spur from Richmond to Hampton Roads.

More information about the high speed rail project may be found at http://www.dc2rvarail.com/.

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

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of the Rutland Commercial Condominium Association. He said additional residential units in the area would not be an asset to existing businesses in the area.

He read a letter from Dr. Jessie Harris, another business owner in the Rutland Commercial Condominiums.

“I purchased my space in 2012 under the guise that this entire community would remain zoned business/medical,” Harris wrote in the letter. “The only [reason] TL

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Michael Patrick, owner of the Patrick Family of Dealerships, presented Erin Sturgis, 2016 Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, with the keys to her new car. “I was incredibly surprised,” Sturgis said. “It is so kind of them we just have the absolutely best business partners and Patrick has worked so closely with the school system it’s just incredibly kind of them to do that.” This is the ninth consecutive year that the Patrick Family of Dealerships has honored the Hanover County Teacher of the Year by providing the winner with a new vehicle for a year.

All insurance and maintenance costs are included. The vehicle was brought to Sturgis at The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology in Mechanicsville.

Hunt would propose moving the library in order to build 27 more residential units is profit.

There is absolutely no benefit to the business owners …” the letter continued.

Harris contends the existing location of the new library complements the business community and encourages new customers for the firms currently located there.

Others spoke in favor of the project.

Meredith Dash said the new location for the library makes it more accessible for users, including her children, regular library visitors.

“I think it’s a great place for the library,” Dash said.

She said the site also ties in to a cross-country bicycle route and those riders often use the library as a stopping point on their journey.

The library board also supports the new location.

County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. recently unveiled a Capital Improvement Plan that includes funding for the new library in Fiscal Year 2019.

The library will be located behind a proposed retail outlet called Rutland Crossing that includes 30,000 square feet of

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Ellyn Karlsen, a first grade student at Washington Henry Elementary School, was the winner of the March Kids Local contest.

Her favorite parts of the publication, which appears in The Mechanicsville Local and The Hanover Local, were the puzzles and “just reading.” She said she likes to “play outside and read.”

Her favorite television show is “SpongeBob.”

retail, 17,000 square feet of office and the 20,000 square feet for the library. The area will connect to Rutland residential areas with a pedestrian network.

“Is this library actually going to be built?” asked outgoing commissioner Claiborne Winborne.

“I have every expectation it will,” said Planning Director David Maloney.

Chickahominy representative Harold Padgett said one of his first motions as a commissioner regarded Rutland back in 2004, and ended his career after 12 years of service with see LIBRARY, pg. 4

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Cannon Drive beyond the Archie Cannon Drive entrance on the Holland tract.

Uses on the property shall exclude fuel stations, plastic and rubber manufactures, and a railroad spur.

Loading bays on buildings within 500 feet of the western property line across from the Ashland Park neighborhood shall face east.

Landscape buffering shall be planted to obscure sight, sound, and light for the protection of the Ashland Park neighborhood.

Encourage measures to extend dark fiber into the town and Holland tract.

The Holland tract was originally identified in the Comprehensive Plan future land use for residential development to provide upper-income housing in Ashland to balance the local housing market.

However, these goals are already being met and the site’s location makes it a competitive site for technology, office, medical and industrial developers, according to planning commission staff.

Because the Holland tract already has an existing natural buffer, the railroad and major roads, the closest major residential development will only be allowed within 310 feet and 450 feet of a mature, planted buffer, with an additional 50 feet of building setbacks.

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The applicant also has added proffers to address noise, sound and sight, include: Loading bays within 500 feet of the Ashland Park border shall not face west and the buffer between the Holland tract and Ashland Park will be improved with evergreens where none is provided.

A 50-foot landscape setback to Route 1 that could be reduced to 25 feet with additional street tree, parking area and ground plantings.

External entrances would provide a minimum 100-foot landscaped boulevard into the site and a 20-foot landscape setback would be provided for all internal public roads.

Loading bays will not face U.S. 1 on buildings adjacent to U.S. 1.

Proffers addressing attractive building construction, lighting and signage also are attached to the property and include minimum quality materials from view of public right-of-way, no blank walls from view of public right-of-way and outdoor lighting should not be seen off the property.

In addition, before a private developer is allowed to begin construction on the property they are required to complete a Traffic Improvement Analysis (TIA) by the time of the site plan.

Outside of proffers, the applicant is interested in providing a park or trail amenities on the property.

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a legacy, ” Linda Allen, manager for Richard E. Holland Jr. Properties LLC, said when addressing town council about the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning request for the Holland tract.

She also assured town staff that she would not sell any of the property to a developer whose plan was not approved by and in line with town staff’s wishes.

Prior to the presentation to town council, staff and the planning commission held two community meetings to discuss the proposal with residents and adjacent property owners.

Although the applicant has since made changes to the property’s proffers to better address citizen concerns, community members still harbor some worries about potential development on the property.

The possibility that the Holland tract may end up housing a distribution center, medical facility or biotech lab were among the main concerns cited by residents.

“This is a significantly stronger product now than it was when it was first introduced,” council member James Murray said. “I think that’s largely a result of the tremendous amount of input that people have provided, whether they’re from Ashland Park, whether they’re from other parts of the town.”

In other business, town council approved a proclamation declaring the week of

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The proclamation was presented to Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, and Robert Hundley, Jr., chairman of the Hanover County School Board.

The next Ashland Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at Town Hall, located at 101 Thompson St.

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He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Lillian J. Brown; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Bethany Baptist Church. The Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

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He expressed an appreciation of the concerns raised by

existing business owners in the area, but indicated that was not the deciding factor.

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Charles Edward “Lover Boy” Wright Sr., 76, of Ashland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy Virginia Wright. Charlie is survived by his children, June McGuire, Sandra Farmer (George), Charles Wright Jr. (Joyce), Stefanie Gable (Clyde) and Brandie Waters WRIGHT (Richard). In addition to his children, Charlie left behind seven grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren and one brother. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the Forest Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to or in lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In Memory of Dorothy Wright” to National Jewish Health, P.O. Box 17169, Denver, Colo. 80217-0169.Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. that land,” Padgett said.

He pointed to appropriate densities and the convenience of the new library site in motioning for approval of the plan.

In other matters, the commission approved a request for Conditional Use Permit to construct baseball fields and an indoor training facility off Lakeridge Parkway.

The 27 acres in question are zoned limited industrial but there are existing neighborhoods located adjacent to the proposed site.

Scott Courtney represented the applicant Nex Level Sports and said two community meetings produced similar concerns regarding the project.

Neighbors pointed to noise, traffic and lighting as factors that could disrupt their quality of life.

Courtney said those concerns prompted a revamp of the original plan with less impact on neighboring residences.

The project would be built in four phases with the initial construction, including a 65,000square-foot indoor training facility and three artificial turf baseball fields. Estimated

construction time is about 18 months.

Neighbors expressed their objections to the project during a public hearing and echoed similar concerns of intrusive lighting and increased traffic during events.

There also was a difference regarding operating hours. The applicant wanted to end operations at 10 p.m. on week nights and 11 p.m. on weekends.

Staff recommended a one hour earlier closing time, and commission chair and South Anna representative Larry Leadbetter agreed.

He motioned for approval with additional restrictions that eliminated phase four of the project, an additional ball field and parking area and reduced hours of operation.

Amplified sound would be limited to five minutes before and after each event, and an additional 10 feet of buffer also were included in Leadbetter’s motion that was unanimously recommended for approval.

Both cases move forward for board of supervisors’ consideration.

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, March 24 Atlee Choirs will present a free concert at 2:30 p.m. at Atlee High School for seniors in Hanover County. Groups performing include Elegance, Serenade, and Illusion.

Intermittent solos also will be performed. To RSVP, contact Danette Fulk at 804-3178565 or danijed@reagan.com.

Groups are encouraged to start arriving by 2 p.m.

The Hanover Chamber of Commerce will present A Salute to Heroes and Reception for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at 5 p.m. at the County Complex at 7516 County Complex Rd. in Hanover and Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover.

Tuesday, April 5 A Legislative Update will be presented at 7:15 a.m. at the Breakfast Series of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce at Birdsong Hall at 106 E. Patrick St. in Ashland on the campus of Randolph-Macon College.

Saturday, April 9 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1977 is planning for its 40-year reunion. The first

meeting will be held April 9.

For more information, contact Elaine Wren at 804-387-6390 or elainewren@verion.net.

“Spring Awakening,” featuring the Lee Artists Association, will open with a reception from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Windemere Art Gallery at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The mixed media show will be presented through April 30. For more information, call 804730-0384.

A Paranormal Investigation will be held at the Hanover Tavern and Courthouse complex, with Transcend Paranormal leading participants through Nutshell, Hanover Tavern, Historic Courthouse, and Old Stone Jail. All experience levels are welcome.

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at www.hanovertavern. org. Reservations are required.

Investigations begin at 10 p.m. at Hanover Tavern.

Tuesday, April 12 Families of students with an IEP (Individualized Education Program) are invited to “I’m Determined Family Night” at Patrick Henry High School

or on Wednesday, April 20, at Chickahominy Middle School.

Both programs run from 6 to 8 p.m. It is described as “an empowering evening dedicated to self-determination.” Parents and guardians will learn why it is important that their students be a part of the team that plans for their futures. Students will learn why it is important that they participate in the decisions about their lives and how to be heard when doing so. A free dinner will be served from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Prizes will be raffled.

Child care will be provided. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Kelly Jones at 804-3654596 or hanoverprc@hcps.us.

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Sobriety checkpoint post showed relevance

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor post from information sent by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office stirred up some local folks in a surprising way. Notice of a sobriety checkpoint that was scheduled for Friday, March 18, prompted quite a response, with positive and negative reactions.

Maybe I have mellowed at this stage of life, but being stopped by a deputy asking to see a driver’s license just doesn’t seem to be that big of a deal. Of course, that’s if you’re sober. If you’ve been out and about partaking of alcoholic beverages, then you’ve invited trouble.

Those who get behind the wheel of a vehicle after “having a few” are a danger to all motorists and their passengers. So, why is there a problem with a deputy stopping to check a license?

Considering the world in which we live, this writer has an open book attitude about checking whatever is necessary to be assured I have nothing to hide. Again, what’s the big deal with an officer of the law asking to see a driver’s license? Yes, if he or she smells alcohol, the checkpoint takes a different direction.

We have zero tolerance for so many things in society, and the punishment for driving under the influence could be more severe. How many stories have we read about a drunk killing a family and walking away unscathed from the fatal scene? Quite frankly, there have been too many.

For that matter, one life lost to a drunk driver is too many. That’s why it’s a valuable tool for law enforcement to set up sobriety checkpoints. There was a time when they weren’t announced. If you came upon one and tried to avoid it, the suspicion certainly pointed your way.

But, back to the response we received on our Facebook page. It created quite a stir and plenty of back and forth as to the pros and cons of the checkpoint. Some offered the opinion that it’s a violation of our constitutional rights. Others supported the Sheriff ’s Office in the effort to curb drunk driving and keep our highways safe.

As this newspaper’s managing editor, I applaud all who voice their opinions in our letters to the editor section or our Facebook page. We may not always agree, but we want to know what’s on your mind.

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n 2002, a group of Florida editors organized Sunshine Sunday to combat and expose a glaring number of restrictions to open government initiated by the state’s lawmakers. Their efforts didn’t go unnoticed, and — thanks to increased public awareness and citizen’s pressure on legislators — the trend changed.

The Florida Society of Newspaper Editors estimate they have defeated more than 300 attempts to limit open government in the three years that followed, each one highlighted with a Sunshine Sunday.

In 2005, the American Society of News Editors launched its expanded version called Sunshine Week (this year it was March 13-19), designed to highlight threats to your right to open government.

Most newspaper employees are well aware this is national Sunshine Week — a date designed to coincide with James Madison’s birthday on March 16.

Since its inception, Sunshine Week has attracted numerous supporters involved in the public’s right to know. In 2011, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press joined with ASNE in the program’s sponsorship.

It’s easy to understand why journalists appreciate any and all efforts to preserve their right to conduct business in an open and transparent atmosphere, absent of the smokefilled rooms of yesteryear.

As Sunshine Week gains more support and attention each year, the project is embraced by many government

officials and everyday citizens who take responsible pride in their right to know.

Like other Americans, Virginians have benefited from Freedom of Information laws, and information once hidden is now part of the open record and open to investigation.

Journalists routinely depend on FOIA to get to the bottom of complicated issues or validate suspicions.

The laws also are open to citizens, and many have filed requests in the past decade. Many have led to eye-opening investigations where government sought to hide information or bury incriminating information.

The recent crisis in Flint, Michigan, is a perfect example of highlighting the critical role that FOIA rules provide.

Michigan state officials were less than forthcoming when the problem first surfaced more than a year ago. Through persistent and legal avenues, facts gathered through FOIA requests have at least provided the tip of a massive iceberg comprised of secrecy, deceit and government that is not open and transparent.

We have a right to know, but, more than that, we have a responsibility to know. The founding fathers realized that democracy does not flourish without sunshine. They appreciated and recognized the important role of the press in keeping a government fraught with human frailty honest.

Transparency ensures that we all get a fair shot in a system that often overlooks some, and rewards others.

Keeping FOIA laws strong and unburdened with countless exemptions is vital not only in maintaining high standards for journalists, but are necessary to ensure the integrity of our system … for each and every citizen.

LETTERS | Reader Views

Residents should help to keep Hanover clean As spring approaches, it is a good time to consider picking up trash and debris strewn along the streets and roads of Mechanicsville and Hanover County.

It is disheartening to see the amount of trash that falls from vehicles going to the landfill off Pole Green Road and the amount that is tossed from vehicles.

We have been here less than four years, and I do not remember seeing this amount of debris before.

So, let’s do our part to keep Hanover County rural, clean and attractive!

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Hanover hopes to blaze path to state title

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Last year was a historic year for Hanover County soccer, with one team – Hanover’s boys – reaching a milestone no other county team had reached before: a Virginia High School League state championship game.

While the Hawks fell 4-0 to Jamestown in the title game, they realized they had made history. But they are well prepared to try to go one better this season.

“Last year, we knew we were going to lose a lot of guys,” said Hanover head boys soccer coach Laurent Body. “I made sure my guys that were going to take over the situation were ready. Even my younger guys, my sophomores who now are juniors, they were prepared. …

They are ready. They’ve been ready.”

Body should also benefit from a cohort coming up from a junior varsity team that went undefeated last season.

While the Hawks won’t be as deep this year, they will be much faster than they have been.

“This year, we have a very, very fast offense,” Body said.

“This is my first year out of my four years here at Hanover where I can say I have two very strong forwards. … We are very good at protecting the ball, controlling the ball in the midfield.”

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Hanover made history last year by being the first county team to qualify for a state soccer championship game.

In post season and in their first two regular season games, the Hawks have struggled to find the net, however, but Body expects that will come as the season progresses.

One of the key losses to graduation last year was two-

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time all-state goalkeeper Adam Farnsworth, but senior Connor Bartal has been rapidly growing into the role.

Senior defenders David Dustin and Reece Theakston will be providing the bulk of the leadership on the field.

Sophomore forward Ian Glisson should provide a lot of the offensive punch. Glisson scored eight goals in his freshman season.

Atlee returns a senior-heavy roster that lost only three starters to graduation last year. The

Raiders have 14 seniors on the squad.

The Raiders can claim a lot of offensive talent. Senior forward A.J. Zollar scored 10 goals last year. Senior midfielders Josh Kraus and Zach Radolinski scored eight goals

apiece, and another senior midfielder, Brandon Rinderle, had five goals last year.

“I will rely heavily on the senior leadership and mix that in with a talented group of younger players, who will be ready to contribute right away,” said Atlee head coach Steve Thompson. “It will take a strong team effort if we want to be successful this season.”

Lee-Davis returns seven players from last year’s squad.

Senior forward Sam Muse is the clear offensive leader on the pitch, with 24 goals last year.

Senior defender Allen Vaytser scored six goals last year.

Senior Cole Huber will return in goal for the Confederates. He played 17 games last year, allowing 27 goals.

Lee-Davis head coach Bob Hummer said the team’s conditioning was not what it needed to be at the start of the season, but he said the Confederates will improve it. He said the team’s numerous offensive threats and deep midfield are its primary strengths.

Patrick Henry brings back a lot of experience, with nine seniors returning.

Among the Patriots’ leaders will be senior forwards Trey Inge, with three goals last year, and Logan Bulthuis, with two goals, and defender Coleman Cheeley, who also had two goals see BLAZE, pg. 10

Raiders hope to repeat magic in ’16 season

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover County’s high school lacrosse programs have only competed within the Virginia High School League as a varsity sport for two years, but one team, Atlee’s boys lacrosse, has already set a high bar for the other county teams to follow as Hanover County lacrosse enters its third year of varsity play.

The Raiders made history by reaching the VHSL Group 5A championship game last year, where they fell 10-9 to Stone Bridge. It was a first not just for Hanover County, but for the entire Richmond area.

“It was a good game. Our guys battled,” said Atlee head coach Fielding Crawford. “It was a tough way to end the season, but a great season overall.”

But now Crawford and his players are focusing on its 2016 campaign.

The Raiders bring back the core of their state finalist team, having lost just two starters – goalkeeper Hunter Bagby and faceoff specialist Booth Watson – to graduation.

“Replacing a goalie is always tough when they perform at the level that [Bagby] did,” Crawford said. “And then the faceoff aspect of lacrosse is really big because any time that there’s a goal scored, you have the ability to win the possession after that. If you’re the one scoring, you can kind of play “Make it, take it.’ ” While Bagby and Watson are big losses, Those returning will pack a powerful offensive punch: junior attacker Dylan Rice scored 57 goals in 2015; junior midfielder Davis Hatch scored 42 goals; senior attackers Eric Peck and Connor Saul added 32 and 27 goals, respectively and senior mid-

should have an impact: midfielder Randy White and attacker Mason Walczak.

Junior Ian Markham will be the primary keeper for the Confederates, with versatile Trevor Holt – who also plays in midfield – offering backup.

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Midfielder Ben Schubert (center), shown in a game against Atlee last year, is one of a host of returning players who will lead Patrick Henry’s boys lacrosse team this season. Meanwhile, the Raiders hope to book a return trip to the state tournament again this year.

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Crawford is looking at a pair of players to play in goal for the Raiders: junior Jack Wilson and freshman Jackson Baitinger.

“I’m optimistic about the season and our chances to do well,” Crawford said.

Of the other county boys teams, Hanover is best armed with returning experience. The Hawks lost just one starter to graduation last year. Nine starters return to head coach David Daly’s squad.

They also get a boost from a transfer: All-Virginia Independent Conference Colin Disea, a senior midfielder who had attended Blue Ridge, joins the Hawks team this year.

“The Hawks will be a tough team to play in 4A this spring,” Daly said. “[Second] team AllState player Hunter Bellows as well as defenders Marcus Bazala and Christian Wayne return for

their senior year. Junior Tyler Cook will be starting for his third year in the goal.”

Disea recorded 38 goals and 25 assists at Blue Ridge last year.

Of the returning Hawks, Bellows, a senior midfielder, tallied 43 goals and nine assists.

Senior attackers Ryan Dore and Trevor Cook recorded 34 goals and 18 assists and 29 goals and 26 assists, respectively. Senior midfielder Tyler Flora had 20 goals and 14 assists last season.

Patrick Henry likewise gets back the bulk of its starters, having lost just two to graduation.

Head coach Brandon Hall’s squad will be led by senior attackers Hunter and Logan Dorton, senior midfielder Parker Pelham, junior midfielder Parker Davis and senior defenders Miles Wilson and Bryce Yancey.

The Patriots have two juniors to choose from to

serve in goal: Kyle Ishler and Christian Lemay.

The Confederates are in makeover mode, having to replace nine seniors lost to graduation – and with a new head coach: Philip Feigenbaum.

“We are a young team with a new coach who will play with a high level of energy and expand on the success of the past with what is essentially a whole new varsity roster,” Feigenbaum said.

Two seniors will lead the team, co-captains Christian Shanley and Hayden Keener.

Shaney had 15 goals and 10 assists last year, while Keener missed his junior season because of injuries. Two other seniors will be contributing as attackers: Elijah Elliott, who recorded 12 goals and 14 assists last year; and Mitchell Childress, who had 10 goals.

Two freshmen who played on the junior varsity team

Girls Atlee’s girls lacrosse team had a good 2015, going 11-3 before ending its season in a 8-7 loss to Deep Run in the Conference 11 tournament. They have the potential to do well again this year, despite losing five starters to graduation last year.

A lot of the reason why the Raiders should do well is that they are getting seven starters back.

“Good core of returning starters with a lot of playing experience, great senior leadership,” is how first-year head coach Tommy Oliver described his team.

Among those senior leaders are defenders Ashton Clary and Susie Glymph, midfielder Emily Fulk and attacker Hayley Anna.

Anna and Fulk pack a wallop on offense, with Anna recording 41 goals last year and Fulk recording 10. Another senior, Jamie Fedock scored seven goals last season.

Junior Kylie Eastman tallied 27 goals in 2015. Among the Raiders’ talented underclassmen are midfielder Faith Anna (nine goals in 2015) and defender Kellyn McGlamery.

The Raiders will have a junior in goal: Savannah Clarke, who has played 15 games at the varsity level.

Hanover, with nine starters returning, will have an experienced offense, but the defense will have to grow up quickly, according to head coach Bill Karn.

The offense will be led by senior midfielder Catherine

Fisher, who scored 42 goals last year. She will have ample support. Midfielders Delaney Daniels, a senior, and Brenna Everette, a junior, recorded 16 goals apiece last year; and attackers Amber Horton, a senior, and Kaela Bickham, a junior, scored 15 goals apiece last year.

The defense will be led by defender Keri Kane – who scored three goals last year.

Senior Lexi McLaughlin and sophomore Maddy Dunbar will serve in goal for the Hawks.

Patrick Henry, with seven starters returning, expects its speed and experience will help it this year.

“We have a lot of speed to work with this year on the team,” said Patrick Henry head coach Megan Greenbaum.

“Many new girls [joined] the varsity team but have been in the program and know our style of lacrosse. We also have 12 seniors on the roster this year who have been playing together since Middle School. They have great chemistry and trust each other on the field and it is clearly seen among the younger players.”

The offense will be led by senior midfielder Callie Collins (21 goals last year) and senior attacker Christine Minozzi (13 goals).

The Patriots’ defense will be anchored by junior keeper Andrea Lindgren, who played 13 games and recorded 57 saves last season.

Lee-Davis begins its season with a new coach, Merridee Gibson, who also serves as head field hockey coach. One of the challenges for Gibson is replacing six starters lost to graduation.

The Confederate offense will be led by midfielders see MAGIC, pg. 10

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Lee-Davis hopes to improve upon track success might surprise some people.”

The Confederate girls team has been especially hard hit by the change in season: LeeDavis lost eight to the softball team and four to girls soccer – though some of those athletes may be able to contribute to the track team when their schedules don’t conflict.

“They added a lot of depth and they scored a lot of relay depth for us,” Mathews said.

“That’s going to be a pretty big hit to lose those … girls. …

Losing 12 girls from a roster that was already smaller roster, but a roster that was clicking, is going to be a difficult fix.”

The losses cut across events: springs, distance, hurdles, jumps and throws. Still,

Mathews is optimistic about the Confederates chances in the spring.

“We gained one or two girls that have come out from basketball that might help us,” Mathews said. “They might help us fill some of those holes up. But our girls are looking real good coming off of indoors.”

Lee-Davis’ boys are in better shape, gaining some athletes from winter sports and getting some who were injured in the indoor season healthy.

Among those coming back from injuries or winter sports are J.J. Jordan, Jack Ikenberry and Connor Scott.

The Confederates will again a strong pole vault contingent, led by Jordan Lipinski and Yomna Soliman, who finished as girls state champion and runner up, respectively, in the indoor season; and Josh Grant and Alex Slinkman, who finished second and seventh in the boys state championships.

Lee-Davis’ boys will again have a strong 1,600-meter relay team, with Jeremiah Hankerson, Sam Franklin, Brandon Brooks and Christian Gilliam able to score in that and other individual and relay events.

“We’re going to be pretty tough,” Mathews said. “We

fidence grow early in the season, then it is likely that the Patriots Continued from pg. 8 will rebound from shaky season it had last year and emerge as a strong contender in the Capital last year.

Colling Donagy will bring a District.” lot of experience in goal for the Girls Patriots. Donagy has played 33 Youth and inexperience will games for Patrick Henry and be widespread among the counallowed 41 goals.

“This year, Patrick Henry ty girls soccer teams, as all four has a strong senior class, backed teams have rosters laden with by a very good junior class,” underclassmen.

Atlee is in arguably best said Patrick Henry head coach Daniel McGraw. “Goal scoring positioned to make a deep postwas a challenge for the team last season run. The Raiders, who year. If team chemistry and con- went 16-3-1 before being ousted

by Mills Godwin in a Region 5A South semifinal, lost five starters to graduation, but get six back.

They should get much of their offensive production from junior forward Riley Cook and senior midfielder Kasey Booth.

Cook scored 16 goals last year while Booth had 14.

The Raiders should have an experienced defense anchored by senior backs Carly Anderson and Jordan Denton. But the lack of an experienced goalkeeper might pose a problem.

Lee-Davis has a new head coach – Casey Paul – but Paul

should be helped by the presence of six returning starters to the Confederates’ squad.

Still, few of them are seniors.

A trio of seniors will lead Lee-Davis: Catherine Bowling and Mason Courter in midfield and Sarah Vasquez as a defender. Junior forward Madison Urie should lead the offensive attack.

Two freshmen should have prominent roles on the pitch: Brittany Bessette in midfield and Katie Davis on defense.

Lee-Davis will have a trio of strong goalkeepers led by soph-

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – LeeDavis’s boys indoor track and field team went to the Virginia High School League championships in February ready to settle for a top-10 finish – they did not expect to be too close to the top of the team standings.

When the meet ended with the Confederates in a tie for second place.

“We were actually pretty pleased to end up second at the state [indoor] meet,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. “We did not think that we had had a good enough season in qualifying enough people through to be in that position. The kids that made it there did a phenomenal job. We pretty much maximized what we could and ended up tied for second.”

Now the question for the Confederates is, can they do as well or better in the outdoor season.

Success in the indoor season is not necessarily a predictor for success in the outdoor season (or vice versa) as successful teams may lose athletes to spring sports or gain athletes from winter sports.

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Tiffany Harris will continue to be one of the key contributors to the success of Patrick Henry’s girls track team.

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Head coach Scott Brown hopes that his more experienced athletes will be able to contribute more points now that they’ve had some time to heal.

“We’re starting to get healthy now, so we’re hoping that we’ll be a whole lot better outside than we were inside,” Brown said.

The Patriots had two top 10 finishers at the indoor championships: Grant Davis in the boys 1,600 run and Tiffany Harris in the 500 dash.

Both return to the lineup for the outdoor season, but the Patriots will lose some key contributors to other spring sports, especially on the girls side where some of his athletes will be focusing on girls soccer. Also on the girls side, Brown said the Patriots need more senior leadership. He hopes that will emerge as the outdoor season progresses.

optimistic is that Hanover has picked up more athletes from winter sports than in years past.

“I think that’s going to be helpful in carrying on the success that we’ve had with indoor,” MacNeil said. “I’m excited. We have a good group of kids that are energetic. We’re still young – being at Hanover we’re still a young team. They are energetic.

They are working as hard as I have ever seen a team work together in a long time.”

MacNeil expects leadership from seniors like Leila Haynesworth on the girls team and Jeremy Davis on the boys.

omore Maisy Fling. Fling will have skilled help from freshmen Ashlyn Doane and Madison Williams.

Patrick Henry return five starters from a squad that lost four to graduation. The Patriots, too, have a young squad with few seniors.

Hailey McGrain will represent the elder class at forward or at midfield. She will be aided by juniors Anna Meyers Tamer Dennehy and sophomore Daphne Gilmore in midfield and by sophomore Brooke Purcell at forward. Sophomore

Julia LaFortune will likely start at wing.

The defense will be anchored by a foursome of juniors: Madison Brown in goal and Sophia Basso, Kayla Gilbert and Caitlin Rutherford.

Hanover’s girls soccer squad may be the youngest of all the county schools, with only two seniors – midfielder Mia Andruss and back Kristin Yeager – and four juniors.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Atlee The Raiders finished in the top 20 in both the boys and girls standings in the Group 5A indoor championships. Head coach Jim Triemplar will have to deal with some turnover because of spring sports – such as thrower Raine Wilson, who will focus on softball in the spring, and CeeCee Harris and Sydney Sears, who will focus on girls soccer.

But Triemplar expects pretty much the same lineup for the outdoor season – a lineup bolstered by athletes recovering from injuries during the indoor season. But he expects more from his younger cohorts.

“I think the biggest thing for us is that some of our younger kids and newer kids contributed a little bit indoors,” Triemplar said. “We think that they’ll probably be putting a Hanover little bit more on their plate.

The Hawks finished in the How much progress we make top 20 in both the boys and there, time will tell.” girls standings in the Group 4A indoor championships in Patrick Henry While the Patriots had February. Co-coach Chris some solid performances in MacNeil feels pretty good about the Group 5A indoor champi- his young Hawk team as it onships, they were plagued by enters the outdoor season.

Part of the reason he is so injuries in the indoor season.

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Ciarra Ashworth, a sophomore, and Kayla Currie, a senior.

The pair recorded 20 and 15 goals, respectively, last season.

Sophomore middie Madison Ulm had nine goals last year.

Junior Riley Hawkins and sophomore Abigail Peters should serve time in goal for Lee-Davis.

Dave Lawrence may be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Hanover Tomato Festival recruiting vendors MECHANICSVILLE -- The Hanover Tomato Festival is back at Pole Green Park for another fantastic year of family fun.

The Hanover Tomato Festival Committee and Hanover County Parks & Recreation are interested in vendors who make or sell unique tomato-related products, artisan specialties and one-of-kind creative items. This fun-filled event highlights the Hanover Tomato and features children’s activities, crafters, artisans and live entertainment.

With so much to offer, Hanover’s most popular event draws close to 40,000 attendees, making it a great platform for your company to reach thousands.

The Hanover Tomato Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

Reservations are now being accepted for vendors that want to be part of the festival marketplace.

Vendor booths are available for $150 per 15x15 space. Only a few remain.

After April 1, the booth fee increases to $175 and the booth placement and availability may be limited. Take advantage of even more early bird savings by registering online. For an additional $25 off the advertised vendor fee, use the online coupon code, “Tomato” to receive this great discount.

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For event questions, contact the Hanover Tomato Festival at hanovertomatofestival@ hanovercounty.gov or Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150.

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Tournaments will be double elimination, with every match as the best 2/3.

Door prizes will be handed out throughout the day and awards will be presented to the top three teams in each division.

Food vendors, selling local BBQ, will be on hand, so make plans to attend.

Registration may be done online at www.hanoverparksrec.com and use search word “Bags” to find the two age divisions for Bags & BBQ or, register in person at 13017 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland.

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Kindergarten Registration Day is April 14 ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will hold Kindergarten registration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 14.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible.

Parents are required to register at the elementary school where their child is zoned to attend.

To determine the correct school, visit www. hcps.us, click on the “New Student Registration� quick link, and select “Attendance Zone,� or call 804-365-4500.

The following documents will be needed in order to register: Child’s birth certificate (official or certified copy) Photo ID of parent or legal guardian School entrance health form Proof of address also must be provided and

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