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Davis vs. Style Weekly dismissed Council OKs relocation permit By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local ASHLAND — Two action items and one public hearing were the focus of the Aug. 1 Ashland Town Council meeting. The action items included the approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) that was issued to a business, Select Recovery Agents, for relocation. Also, council gave the green light for some sidewalk priorities on construction. In the public hearing, council approved an ordinance that dealt with drainage on public property. In addition, Councilman Steve Trivett was elected vice mayor. He replaces James Murray, who resigned to attend TRIVETT law school. Select Recovery Agents (CUP2017-0413) The applicant, Nicholas Ficarra, filed the application for a CUP to relocate his business, which sits at 12270 Maple St., to a vacant property on Hill Carter Parkway. That parcel of land is zoned as “limited industrial” (M-1). It has proffers and requires a CUP for automobile-distribution only uses, which is what Select Recovery Agents is classified as. Ficarra’s company doesn’t fulfill the town’s technology zone recommendation for business type. Town staff did recommend approval with 11 conditions see HEARING, pg. 5

ANOVER — The hall outside a Hanover County courtroom was packed with potential witnesses for the defense in a defamation suit brought by Hanover supervisor Sean Davis against Style Weekly and Peter Galuszka, a former reporter for the publication. The group, many of them members of a group formed to protect Hanover County Public Schools teachers from undue political influence in their classrooms, clapped as Style Weekly lawyer Conrad Shumadine exited the courtroom and told the group the case was dismissed. “You were my star witnesses,” he told them. But, as it turned out, he didn’t need a single one of them as Stafford County judge Michael Levy accepted a defense motion to dismiss the case. It’s standard practice for defense teams to seek summary judgments once a plaintiff’s case is completed, and Levy

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Sean Davis, right, who represents the Henry District on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, and his attorney, Stephen Biss, enter the Hanover County Courthouse on Friday, July 28, as Davis’ civil trial got underway. He sued Style Weekly for a 2015 article that accused him of abuse of power. The case was dismissed last week.

addressed each statement in the article and ruled in favor of Style and Galuszka. Shumadine had no official comment for the press, but did provide background on how the judge ruled. He described the motion to strike and not

allow the case to proceed to a jury as normal procedure. In a defamation case with a public official, the burden of proof is higher than normal requiring clear and convincing evidence. Also, the plaintiff has to

prove malice on the part of Galuszka, meaning he knew the story was untrue when he wrote it. Judge Levy ruled that some of the statements contained in the story were not defamatory, some did not refer to Davis and others were opinion, and there was no actual malice on the part of the reporter. Reached by phone after the decision, Davis was brief, but expressed no regrets regarding his right to defend his reputation against what he considered false allegations expressed in the story. “I am extremely grateful for the many witnesses who, while under oath, testified that the information contained in the article wasn’t true,” Davis said. Davis also expressed concern regarding the abrupt outcome of the trial. “I do feel the jury should have been able to render a verdict — let the people decide,” he said. “Holding the media accountable is tough. For those who think the system was short-circuited, I say ‘Don’t be discouraged’.”

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RICHMOND – Angela KellyWiecek, chair of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, representing the Chickahominy District, has been appoint-

ed chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Partnership, the regional economic development group serving the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. Buck Stinson, senior vice president of Small Business Card of Capital One, was

named vice chair. Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods’ President/ CEO Bobby Ukrop served as chair of the Partnership for two consecutive years, while Kelly-Wiecek served as vice chair of the Partnership. “We cherished Bobby’s leadership and

consistency during the past two years and are thrilled that Angela has succeeded him in the position,” said Barry Matherly, president/CEO of the Partnership. “Her experience as a marketing professional see KELLY-WIECEK, pg. 2

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Mayor’s wife accepts Main Street board seat and role of promoting beloved town stories that are taking place, including the DC2RVA highspeed rail proposal to construct a third set of railroad tracks through Ashland. “I’ll be updating the weekend events every week on Tuesday, and keeping the Facebook page updated.” She’ll also be promoting the town’s nonprofit organizations.

By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – To Lorie Foley, the wife of Mayor James Foley, the Town of Ashland is everything. She recently was appointed to the Ashland Main Street Association’s (AMSA) board, taking over a position that is responsible for handling promotions, including the association’s newsletter “Get Centered.” The promotions chair requires someone who is website savvy and a strategic communicator who can handle their social media efforts, as well as producing and sending out the Get Centered newsletter. “They thought I’d be a good fit for that,” Foley said. Ashland Main Street According to the website, which can be found at www. mainstreetashland.org, AMSA is a nonprofit organization comprised of leaders in the community who volunteer their time to represent town businesses and civic organi-

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Lorie Foley was named to the Ashland Main Street Association to coordinate promotions and the newsletter.

zations, Randolph-Macon College and Ashland residents. Their mission is to “preserve, enhance and promote downtown Ashland through cooperative efforts,” while their vision is to “make Ashland a ‘destination location’ by offering a diverse mix of businesses, cultural and community attractions, pedestrian-friendly streets and attractive public squares.” From updating AMSA’s website to keeping the com-

munity updated on Ashland events and news, Foley’s position focuses on promoting the “Center of the Universe.” “Part of my job is reaching out to the community, looking for ways to spotlight businesses and individuals like artists and writing them up in the newsletter – basically [what I’ll] be doing is promoting Ashland,” she said. Part of that is to inform Ashland residents of what’s going on in the town, like events and other current news

vice chair, Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors; Angela Kelly-Wiecek, chair, Hanover County Board of Supervisors; Chris Hilbert, Richmond City Council president; and Patricia S. O’Bannon, chair, Henrico County Board of Supervisors. Private Sector representatives include: Salvatore Mancuso, senior vice president – Strategy, Planning and Procurement, Altria Group; Buck Stinson, senior vice president, Small Business Card, Capital One; Bobby Ukrop, president & CEO, Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods;

and Charlene Whitfield, vice president – Customer Service, Dominion Energy. Alternate representatives include:Selena Cuffee-Glenn, chief administrator officer, City of Richmond; Rhu Harris, county administrator, Hanover County; Dr. Joseph P. Casey, county administrator, Chesterfield County; and John Vithoulkas, county manager, Henrico County. Dominion Energy’s Charlene Whitfield is the newest member of the Board and replaces her colleague Dan Weekley.

AMSA’s newsletter “sends out at the beginning of each month and includes a calendar, business and artist spotlights, and upcoming meetings and events,” Foley said. Examples of upcoming “meetings” featured in the newsletter include the ongoing sessions between Ashland government leaders and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) regarding the third rail, or other meetings such as two recent public input sessions that took place between Ashlanders and town staff to brainstorm on the new Ashland Town Hall study. see BELOVED, pg. 4

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will help drive our organization’s mission of promoting the Richmond Region around the world.” Joining Kelly-Wiecek and Stinson as officers for the 2017-2018 term on the Board of Directors are: Barry I. Matherly, president and CEO; Anita Saunders, corporate secretary; and John D. O’Neill Jr., general counsel, Hunton & Williams LLP. Public Sector representatives include: Leslie T. Haley,

About the Partnership The Greater Richmond Partnership Inc. is the lead economic development organization for the City of Richmond and counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. The Partnership impacts the Richmond Region by recruiting companies from all over the globe, which provide employment opportunities and taxable capital investment for our local community. For more information, visit www.grpva.com.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10100 Lewistown Road, Ashland. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 12400 block of Verdon Road/Sleepy Hollow Lane, Doswell. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was eported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 17000 block of Killigay Lane/Vontay Road, Maidens. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15500 block of Ashland Road/Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way,Doswell. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7300 block of Highlander Place, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 400 block of South Washington Highway, Ashland. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8400 block of Pine Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 5500 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Protection order, family abuse violation, was

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 13100 block of Auburn Mill Lane, Glen Allen. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 9500 block of Indianfield Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9400 block of Charter Creek Drive, Ashland. Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 10300 block of Brickerton Drive, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 14100 block of Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier. Petit larceny building was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Walgrove Court, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10200 block of Cabin Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 7000 block of Birchbark Court, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Defrauding a garage keeper was reported in the 11500 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 6100 block of Pond Grass Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering, $200, third offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Breaking and entering to house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 15300 block of Beaverdam School Road/ Corker Road, Beaverdam.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½ ounce, 5 pounds, were reported in the 7200 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.

Damage to a vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 8000 block of Dunwoody Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Craney Island Road/Tusing Avenue, Mechanicsville.

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The Town of Ashland took part in the National Night Out with officers joining in the observance. Kids of all ages enjoyed the Kona ice truck.

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Simple assault was reported in the 9100 block of Stephens Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering of merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Thursday, Aug. 10 Rising seniors at Patrick Henry High School are reminded to sign up for the Boot Camp, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon. The event provides an opportunity to learn more about the college application process. Topics include paying for college, scholarships, essay writing, ordering transcripts, and Common App. RSVP is required to attend. To register, go to https://goo.gl/forms/ OpmENQJNoIa4DSUi2

Saturday, Aug. 11 The John Marshall High School Class of 1957 will hold its 60th Reunion from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Virginia Historical Society’s Bluford Room at 428 N. Blvd. in Richmond. Those interested in attending are encouraged to call Steven Pugh at 804-240-

3443 or Judy Morris at 804740-3030.

Monday, Aug. 14 Shiloh Baptist Church and its Scholarship Ministry will present a “Paint and Praise” event, featuring paper, brushes and paint, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Southern Soul Café at 105 Junction Drive in Ashland. The cost is $25 and there is limited space available. Food will be provided. Purchase your ticket at Givlify. (You would need to look for Shiloh Baptist Church, then proceed to Scholarship subcategory). Also you may RSVP by August 9, 2017 at ecyoung1207@gmail.com.

Thursday, Aug. 17 Rising freshmen (PHreshmen) are encouraged to sign up for the Patrick Henry Patriot Camp, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon.

Activities will include school tours, games and prizes. A separate event will be held for parents concurrently to pay fees and learn how to be a Patriot Parent. RSVP is required. To register, go to https://goo.gl/ forms/G6PoIcx0wzFHNTgi1.

Monday, Oct. 2 The Hanover Airpark Business Association’s Charity Golf Tournament has been moved from Friday, May 19, to Monday, Oct. 2. It will still be held at the Hollows Golf Club. More information will be announced in the coming months.

Tuesdays The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through midDecember, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in

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Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Wednesdays At 3 p.m., the Gathering Place, formerly Ashland Coffee and Tea, hosts the “AHA Moment,” which is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA). At Home in Ashland is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in their homes as they age. The informal get-togethers are open to any interested Ashland area

BELOVED Continued from pg. 2

The third rail, which Foley described as the town and organization being “knee-deep in,” is one topic she said they certainly are trying to keep folks updated. “It’s a big thing for everybody – it’s like taking over Ashland right now – it’s the most impor-

senior and provide an opportunity to make personal connections and discuss topics of mutual interest. No registration is needed. For seniors who are still employed, AHA also has arranged for evening gatherings at 6 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Trackside Grill. This event does require advance registration before noon on the fourth Monday.The contact person is Carol Dedischew: 804-2993171 or cdedischew@aol.com.

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The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.

Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-3654145.

tant thing going on.” Get Centered reported in its “DC2RVA Update” that the last Town of Ashland/Hanover County area community advisory committee meeting regarding the future of the DRPT’s high-speed rail proposal was on Wednesday, July 26. The newsletter is delivered to its subscribers through an email marketing software called

“Mail Chimp,” which is popularly used to send out newsletters to a mass audience. “We have a really large subscription database, so a lot of people get the Get Centered newsletter,” Foley said. Those who are interested in being kept up-to-date on Ashland events and news can subscribe to the newsletter on AMSA’s website.

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National Night Out successful once again Photo contributed by Sgt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office

Night Out continued the tradition of kicking off the observance at Target on Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. The event attracted a large crowd on Tuesday, Aug. 1. Among the participants were members of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and Hanover FireEMS. Communities throughout Hanover County joined in hosting their own festivities that evening. McGruff the Crime Dog was seen in many locations, along with deputies and Fire-EMS representatives.

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because of proposed goals for Hill Carter Parkway, the including landscaping and building if quality can be reached. The Ashland Planning Commission voted 3-2 to recommend the CUP’s approval to council with 10 conditions, in addition to four comments asking for the review of setbacks and screening for view from the road, the period that vehicles are stored be added

to the conditions, the review of the quality of landscaping in the buffers, and to modify the plan to meet town staff ’s requirements for setbacks. During the applicant’s turn to speak, Ficarra told Mayor James Foley and council, “I think we are all on board with everything that is expected. I still think that our expectations are going to supersede everything anyone else thinks we’re going to be.” “We understand that we have covenants that we have

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to follow, and we’re completely on board with it, so I would recommend that [you] could go ahead and vote on this issue tonight,” he said. After a motion that was made by former Councilman George Spagna and seconded by Councilman Trivett, town attorney Andrea Erard commented to make clear the legal conditions. “That motion is with the 11 conditions as outlined in the staff report as well as the 12th condition stating that the architecture and landscaping be agreeable to the applicant and the Ashland Business Parks Association,” she said, referring to another condition that was added in addition with the planning commission’s earlier request. The vote passed 3-2, Councilwoman Kathy Abbott and Councilman John Hodges held the votes in opposition. Hodges was sworn in by Hanover County Circuit Court Clerk Frank Hargrove Jr. at the beginning of the night, marking his first meeting with a seat on council. Abbot expressed concerns with the designation of the business type not matching up with the intention of the zoning classification, as well as a fact that Police Chief Doug Goodman mentioned at the meeting, in which there is a high number of police presence at that company due to the nature of the business. Goodman explained how

sometimes vehicles will be dropped off there that have contraband in them, so the owners must report that to the police, mentioning that they were non-emergency response calls. Ficarra met or spoke to representatives who attended a previous public hearing and is working on providing them with information to address the concerns they raised. Some of the concerns were that it was supposed to be a business park under the technology zoning recommendation and that his company didn’t fit the description. Although he said he felt skeptical when first introduced with the application, Foley said that the result of the conditions, proffers and buffers making most of the site not visible to the eye is what lead to his decision to feel OK with moving forward. Sidewalk Projects (Fiscal Year 2018) Town engineer Ingrid Stembjorn, focusing on the list of many projects on the sidewalk plan for Ashland, proposed to council that the construction of some new sidewalks next on the list begin taking place. The locations being proposed for construction on the sidewalk plan include Caroline Street from Calhoun Street to Better Med Urgent Care on North Washington Highway (U.S. 1); and on Route 1 between the entrances of the current Martin’s Food Market

shopping center. Town staff recommended the proposal for beginning the construction of these sidewalks based on previous discussions with the council, and requests from citizens and RandolphMacon College (R-MC), as well as the simplicity of the project. A petition was sent to the town from adjacent property owners to the site in discussion, and requested the sidewalk on Caroline Street along their road frontage. R-MC also agreed to construct sidewalk that the public can access on Caroline Street to the west of Calhoun Street. Goodman offered his input on the proposal, saying that he hears “a lot of those folks from those residential areas that have inquired with me that we need to lower the speed limit, because they have difficulty getting out of the subdivision [due to] the speed.” He also noted the safety concern that comes with not having sidewalks. “I fully support what Ingrid has proposed here tonight, and that we could move forward with exactly how we did on the western side of town on Thompson Street,” Goodman said. Drainage on Public Property (Ordinance 2017-08) During the public hearing, Stembjorn presented a proposal for an ordinance dealing with the discharge of sump pumps installed by property

owners that have pipes which lead to sidewalks, which is the property of the town. The discharge from the pipes on sidewalks creates unsafe conditions. Ashland previously requested for the pipes to be removed, but staff noted that the town ordinance gave them no authority to order the discharge pipe’s removal. Collaborating with Andrea Erard, the town attorney, staff drafted a new ordinance. It requires that property owners must apply for a permit if they are planning to install a drainage pipe which discharges onto town-owned property. With the passing of the ordinance last week, town staff will be able to review, comment on and give the final go-ahead for any such project in order to assure a safe environment that contributes to the Center of The Universe’s well-being. On a couple of recent occasions, there have been property owners who have installed sump pump pipes that discharge onto the sidewalk. “Fortunately, the property owners were very kind and mitigated it on their own – this would help us establish some protocol if somebody has a sump pump or some other form of discharge that they would like to put into public property – we would like to make sure that it’s done properly,” the town engineer said.

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A good education is the only path By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

was flabbergasted by a recent comment criticizing an advanced education. How can anyone be too educated? To practically crucify someone for being highly educated is enviable but not an issue to vilify. My sister achieved a Ph.D. in chemistry, while I, on the other hand, did not take advantage of the opportunities our parents afforded us in terms of higher education. With a high school diploma in college preparatory studies, the obvious move was to apply to Marshall University. I was accepted. There was a time when you had to be accepted; there were no guarantees that, because you wanted to attend that university or college, you would be welcomed as a student. While I don’t have any regrets due to the career I “fell into,” I chose to stay in my hometown and attend the local community college. Yes, there was a young man involved — but that’s not a story worth repeating. I studied general courses my first year and then

turned my academic attention to secretarial science. I had excelled at typing, so I took an advanced course and even learned shorthand. As a matter of fact, I can still use shorthand. I think it’s gone by the wayside like cursive writing. I graduated in the top 10% of my high school class, which, since I didn’t really apply myself to studying, made me wonder about the other 90%. I was so proud of my sister’s accomplishments. She went back-to-back with her bachelor’s and master’s degrees and pursued her Ph.D. while employed by Philip Morris. I watched her accept that pinnacle in academia at the University of Delaware less than a year after our father had passed away. The bottom line is I praise and respect those who continue their educations and attain whatever level they choose. Hanover County Public Schools is an excellent start for any student to continue the path to success. Our school system continues to attract residents because of the education offered. Dream the dream and pursue it. As for me, this career has been most fulfilling.

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By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s a universal irritant – those pesky phrases that are so overused that the mere sound of them makes us cringe. They happen in almost every avenue in life, whether it’s in the normal dialect of the office or repeated in almost every newscast known to man. Lately, I’ve heard the term “get out over my skis” dozens of times when a person being interviewed doesn’t want to go far with an answer. It’s a phrase that took the news industry by storm, and I’ve heard every variation of the phrase. “I don’t want to out in front of my skis,” one commentator recently said as he attempted to reach a conclusion on a set of facts. Wow, that’s a variation of the metaphor that draws some pretty frightening images, and I suppose if one is in front of one’s skis, he’s probably seconds away from being run over. I recently read an article about banned or should be banned phrases in the office. They included too often heard fragments like “go big or go home” or “circle back.” In addition, single words like synergy and ping also were frequent winners in the contest of most obnoxious office phrases. Terms like “peel back the layers of the onion” are no longer viewed as clever metaphors to motivate, but

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annoying attempts at cuteness that fall short of the mark. Daniel Bukszpan of CNBC compiled the list and suggested some of the terms like “think outside of the box” have outlived their usefulness, and I tend to agree. Now, I’m no expert on office lingo, but I’ve been around enough newsrooms to offer some recent phrases that I hope will be banned besides the previously mentioned “over his skis.” If I hear the term “tick tock” used in place of timeline or what actually happened and when, it will affect my synergy. And lately, the choice between any two well-defined options has become “binary.” I’m not sure who used it first or who repeated it, but there’s little doubt it’s become the latest version of cliché in the news business. “It comes down to a binary choice,” one interviewee recently said. “Does that mean yes or no?” the host asked. “Yes.” The phenomena of overused phrases, euphemisms and metaphors are not limited to the office. Every time I respond to something they’ve said with the expression “Really?” they tell me how far behind the times I actually am. It seems the phrase has gone the way of “Ya think?” and other cute responses that make the rounds and then retire to a place of obscurity in our everyday language. I’m sure you have your own list of those pesky phrases that drive you crazy, but, for now, we’re on a journey. I was going to make this last sentence include all of the annoying phrases I discovered in researching this project. But once I ran it up the flagpole, I realized that would amount to a nothing burger. The appeal of euphemisms, analogies or metaphors is personal and what irritates one makes another laugh. You either like it or you don’t, or, as my trendy jargon intense commentators might say, it’s a binary choice.

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CHARLES COLE Charles “Charlie” Allen Cole, 65, of Doswell, passed away on August 3, 2017. He was the son of the late Elmo and Nina Cole and was preceded in death by his brother, Jake; and sister, Ann. He was retired from Bear Island with over 35 years of service. Charlie was an avid hunter, traveling across the United States and into Argentina to hunt. He is survived by his wife, Terry Cole; daughters, Kelly Cole (Adrian Beard), Kerri Hearn (Travis) and Kasey Hall (Jamie); son, Lucas Cole; granddaughter, Gracie Hall; beloved dog, Lucy, as well as other family members and dear friends. A memorial gathering was held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

SHANE JOYCE Shane Eric Joyce died August 2, 2017, in his Glen Allen home. Shane was born to Juanita and Ralph Joyce in the fall of 1964. He grew up in Ashland to be a young man with a kind heart. Shane always had time to rescue a weary animal or lend a helping hand to people in need. Throughout his life, Shane enjoyed playful misJOYCE chief. He held to the maxim, questioned everything and was always determined to find out the truth for himself. Shane’s hearty laugh, soft smile and strong hands will be missed by those who survive him, including his mother, Juanita Joyce; former wife, Celeste Joyce; their three children, Eric, Matthew and Haley Joyce; one grandchild, Huxley Joyce; and other close family, Julia, Jessica and Cecilia. May we all carry his willingness to help a stranger with us each day. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2017, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Interment followed at Greenwood Memorial Gardens.

JOHN WELLS JR. John Morgan Wells Jr., Ph.D., marine biologist and physiologist, scientist, deep sea diver, gas expert and Father of “Nitrox” and pioneer in the development of decompression systems for deep diving, educator, inventor, inspirational speaker, aquanaut, math whiz, “fixer” of all mechanical objects, farmer, and consultant to many various organizations died on July 28,

2017, at the age of 77, of pancreatic cancer. Morgan was born in April 12, 1940, to John Morgan Wells Sr. and Evelyn Marks Wells who predeceased him. Left to honor his memory are his three WELLS daughters, Rana Wells and Bettina Wells of Mathews and Annika W. Mayorga (Jeffrey); and granddaughter, Aiyanna, of Santa Fe, New Mexico; his brother, Barry Wells of Roanoke; and two nieces, Marcy Wells and Tracy W. Watts; a special friend and long-time partner, Dick Rutkowski of Key Largo, Florida; and his cherished companion, Marianne Krop of Kilmarnock. Dr. Wells graduated from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland in 1962, attended the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, California, and received his Ph.D. in marine biology in 1969 from the University of California in San Diego. His first “real jobs” were in North Carolina with the UNC School of Medicine (physiology instructor) and at the Institute of Marine Biomedical Research. He had involvement with and/or held positions with NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) as Director of NOAA Diving Program and NOAA Experimental Diving Unit (in 1993, developed the dive plan for training on dive procedures and safety for examination of the submerged, historic ship, “Monitor”); was active in the Navy’s Sea Lab project, as well as the Tektite II program; and with NASA as it developed information on the impact of space missions on humans. In “semi-retirement,” Morgan used his knowledge of aerospace physiology to help the Air Force solve an air system problem that F-22 jet pilots were reporting. He built the Baylab to investigate the health of local Chesapeake Bay waters. Throughout his career, Dr. Wells was a member of many professional associations and received many awards and commendations for his work and the education of all toward the wonders of marine life. Several years ago after 35 seasons, he retired as Director of the annual NOAA/UHMS Physicians Training Program in Hyperbaric Medicine in Seattle, Washington. A memorial service celebrating Morgan’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017, at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church at 176 Lovers Lane in Mathews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, P.O. Box 1201, Mathews, VA 23109, to an organization dedicated to preserving our oceans and bays or to one whose mission is the humane treatment of animals, domestic or wild.

Public workshop on Comp Plan set this evening HANOVER — Hanover County is working on the Five-Year Update of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is an analysis of past growth and land development trends and sets forth a statement of goals and objectives with a 20-year horizon for land use, transportation and community facilities. Public workshops have been scheduled to solicit citizen input; comments from the meetings will be summarized and forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration when formulating recommendations to update the Comprehensive Plan.

The scheduled workshops will consist of the same subject matter and held at various locations and dates to provide options for attending. The remaining two of four workshops will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Patrick Henry High School, 12449 West Patrick Henry Rd., Ashland. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at Lee-Davis High School, 7052 Mechanicsville Tpk., Mechanicsville. Copies of the current Comprehensive Plan and information on the 2017 Comprehensive Plan update are available to review in the

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The future home of Army Sgt. James “JP” McGuire (retired) was abuzz with activity on Saturday as volunteers handled a variety of landscaping projects on the home that is being built by RCI Builders. Northrop Grumman was the sponsor for Volunteer Day. The project is spearheaded by Homes For Our Troops. These photos show the dedication of countless volunteers who laid sod, planted bushes and trees, and mulched, as well as handled all aspects of beautification around the house. For more information on McGuire’s home and the work of HFOT, contact Alicia Berta, community outreach coordinator, at aberta@hfotusa.org. Fundraising information may be found at www.hfotusa.org/fundraise. Additional information is available at ifundraising@hfotusa or by calling 800-823-3300.

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Recruits graduate from Academy HANOVER – Five of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office newest recruits graduated on Friday, June 16, from the Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy at a ceremony held at the Hanover County Administration Building. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, delivered an address to the graduates, as well as presented them with their certificates and awards. Three of the graduates will enter into their final phase of their training as patrol deputies where they will spend at least 12 weeks with a field training officer. The two remaining graduates will receive additional training as court services deputies. In addition to the Hanover graduates, three recruits from the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office and two from

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Heartbreak in Kirkland: Atlee team DQ’d Snapchat post gets team ousted before World Series title game

Opinion: League has a failure to communicate By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

By Dave Lawrence Hanover Local Michael Phillips and Paul Woody Richmond Times Dispatch MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee Little League’s dream run through the Junior Softball World Series ended in nightmare Saturday morning just hours before they were to take the field in the World Series championship game in Kirkland, Washington. Little League officials disqualified the team from the championship game because of an inappropriate social media post. Atlee, which had been undefeated all week in the tournament in Kirkland, prevailed 1-0 on Friday in a feisty semifinal game against the host team from Kirkland. The event is for the best 12-to 15-year-old girls teams in the world. The Atlee girls, who went to bed Friday night expecting to

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Atlee Little League found a host of supporters awaiting their return to Richmond International Airport from the Junior Softball World Series in Kirkland, Washington, Sunday. Atlee manager Scott Currie said that seeing the support was “very, very good for the kids.”

play in the championship, woke up to find out they had been disqualified and that Kirkland would play in the championship in their place. Atlee manager Scott Currie disagreed with the decision to disqualify his team. “It’s a travesty for these girls,” he said Saturday afternoon. “Yes, they screwed up, but I don’t think the punishment fit the crime.” Before Friday’s game, a member of the Atlee team posted a photo on Snapchat show-

ing six members of the team extending their middle fingers. The caption made it clear the gesture was intended for the Kirkland team. Atlee coach Chris Mardigian said the post was a challenge to some members of the host team who had treated the Atlee girls with less-than-ideal hospitality – primarily taunting, which, like the photo itself, also is not in keeping with Little League’s pronouncements regarding good sportsmanship. Friday’s game ended in a

double play shortly after a baserunner from the Kirkland team was ejected for stealing signals from the Atlee team while on second base and relaying them to the batter. Stealing signals is against Little League rules. A Kirkland coach was ejected as well. Currie and his coaches learned of the post from tournament staff after the semifinal against Kirkland. They took action right away. see HEARTBREAK, pg. 10

The only undefeated team in the Little League Junior Softball World Series came home without a championship. Some members of Atlee Little League made a tragic decision to make an inappropriate social media post. The post was used by Little League officials to disqualify the girls from participating in the Junior Softball World Series championship game Saturday. Here was Little League’s statement regarding the decision: “After discovering a recent inappropriate social media post involving members of Atlee Little League’s Junior League Softball tournament team, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has removed the Southeast Region from the 2017 Junior League Softball

World Series for violation of Little League’s policies regarding unsportsmanlike conduct, inappropriate use of social media, and the high standard that Little League International holds for all its participants. The Tournament Committee will advance the Host Region from Kirkland American/National Little League to participate in the championship game, scheduled for Saturday, August 5 at 3 p.m. eastern time in Kirkland, Wash.” The photo in question involved some extended middle fingers. The post was directed toward the host team from Kirkland, Washington. Some of the Kirkland players had not been as hospitable as a host should, so there were some negative feelings. I get that. I have no doubt that the post violated some Little League policies. But what, see FAILURE, pg. 10

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HEARTBREAK Continued from pg. 9

“When we saw the picture, we gathered all the girls immediately in one room, asked them about it and told them that anyone who had anything referencing it or posting it to remove it immediately,” Currie said. “Of course, by then it was too late.” Currie then arranged for the team to deliver an apology in person that night to the Kirkland players. “We wanted to do it faceto-face,” he said. “One of their coaches had a very gracious speech about how this is what the Little League is about, learning life’s lessons.” Kirkland manager Mikal Norman confirmed to the team’s hometown newspaper, the Kirkland Reporter, that they had accepted the apology. Not everyone happy At least one on the Kirkland side, however, seemed to have lingering issues with the incident. Sometime overnight Friday, Curt Towey sent the following email – which contained an attachment featuring the photo in question – to, among others, Junior Softball World Series tournament director John Chadwick. “Found this on the internet after today’s game,” Towey wrote. “What do you plan on

FAILURE Continued from pg. 9

specifically, are those policies? I have thrice asked Little League spokesman Kevin Fountain what they are: twice by email, once by phone. I have yet to get a response. I have (thrice again) asked the Little League spokesman what the stated penalties are for such infractions. Any proper policy, rule or regulation speci-

for youths feeling more than enough pain as it was. “The bad thing about the whole thing is just the ignorance that people on social media are spewing against 12- to 14-yearold girls,” Batten said. “Many people are just lynching these girls. I’m trying to refrain as much as possible from putting myself in the middle of it. … It just fuels the fire for people that have nothing better in their lives to do.”

Aftermath (so far) While Kirkland was falling to a team from Poland, Ohio, in the championship game Saturday afternoon in a 7-1 loss, the Atlee girls were dealing with the realization that they had disappointed their supporters. Batten released a statement late Saturday night about the softball team’s disqualification due to an inappropriate Snapchat post. “We are very sorry for the social media post resulting in the disqualification of our softball team contending for the 2017 world championship,” he wrote. “We are deeply disappointed this social media post did not reflect the core values of Little League International or Atlee Little League. We expect Little League International will take the time to fully investi-

gate the matter, and we will comply with this investigation by providing all information about unpleasant interactions including the social media post and the time leading up to that event – not all of which were on the part of those on the Atlee softball team. We desire to protect all youth who are recipients of inappropriate behavior both on and off the field, as we take very seriously our charge to impart the value of good sportsmanship.” Batten continued the statement with a plea for understanding. “It is important to remember the young women athletes involved in this unfortunate event are minors who are part of the fabric of this community that supported them and which they were honored to represent,” he wrote. “Those involved feel very deeply this lapse in judgment, and wish your consideration for their privacy at this time. These young athletes are part of Atlee Little League. As all young athletes are trained to do, they will brush themselves off after a loss, and try again – after having learned a most valuable lesson.” Despite Batten’s plea for understanding, internet savants were eager to lambaste the kids on various social media platforms and in the comment sections of news sites around the country that picked the story up. It proved painful reading

And whether Atlee was given a chance to file said appeal? Again, three more – oh, two questions, so six more – nonanswers from Little League officials. Keep in mind that Atlee’s infraction was not the sort that affects a game’s outcome, like the presence of an ineligible or juiced player. Certainly not like the infraction that got a Kirkland baserunner and the team’s manager tossed in the seventh inning of

their World Series semifinal against Atlee: They were stealing and transmitting Atlee signals – another no-no among Little League’s policies and procedures (at least I think they must be, but given the league’s lack of response to my other questions, I can’t be sure). I am appalled by Little League’s lack of transparency in this matter. In any event, a game was held, and the Central Region champion – from Poland, Ohio

– defeated Kirkland 7-1. The Poland kids earned their spot in the championship game, and I’m happy for them that they are the ones who won. As for next year, Little League needs to review how it handles such matters and clearly spell out what can and cannot be done – and spell out what the penalties will be for those who violate the rules. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Kirkland team did not respond to requests for comment. The Mechanicsville Local reached out to Little League officials to request an explanation of the range of penalties for infractions like Atlee’s, of the policies for handling such infractions, of why Little League International headquarters got involved so quickly, and whether Atlee had any avenue for appeal. Fountain, the Little League spokesman, referred back to the league’s statement. No more information has been forthcoming.

Communication breakdown Both Currie and Atlee Little League President Jamie Batten said that Little League officials in Williamsport did not contact any Atlee Little League official – either in Kirkland or in

Mechanicsville – prior to handing down the decision to disqualify the team. Atlee officials were not allowed to contact Little League itself until after they were told the team was disqualified. “I have not heard one word – not at the district level, state level or Little League International,” Batten said. Currie said he wasn’t sure what rule Little League officials invoked to justify the disqualification. Codes of conduct used by some Little League organizations recommend that discipline for unsportsmanlike offenses be handled first by a team’s coaching staff. Repeat offenses are generally handled at successively higher levels. There was no repeat offense in Atlee’s case. In addition, the tournament information packet for participants includes a statement of social media policy, but does not specify how violations are to be handled, or what the range of penalties is for infractions. Junior Softball World Series Tournament Director John Chadwick, when reached by cellphone, said his organization will not be commenting on the decision. Chadwick is based out of Kirkland. (Currie made it clear that Chadwick and his tournament staff were very supportive throughout the week, including after the disqualification.) Coaching staff on the

fies the relevant penalty for a misdeed. (I’ve been to one court or another enough times in my life to know that.) Even in sports, we specify the rules – and, more important, the penalties for breaking them. In football, unsportsmanlike conduct is worth 15 yards. In ice hockey, a foul deed is worth two, maybe five minutes in a penalty box – maybe less if the other team scores a goal while your penalty-killing unit is on ice. So, again, where does it say

that what the Atlee kids involved did merits a disqualification? I did note that some Little League codes of conduct specify that unsportsmanlike behavior should initially be handled by the coach. Repeat offenses are handled by folks higher up the Little League food chain. I pointed that out to the Little League spokesman. Again, no answer so far. Likewise, I asked (thrice yet again), what are the provisions for appeal of such a penalty?

doing about it? This is very disturbing and cannot and should not be simply swept under the carpet. It’s out there and everybody has seen it. A simple ‘We’re Sorry’ ....because we got caught......doesn’t cut it.” The message was passed on to Little League International headquarters in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Saturday morning, Chadwick informed the Atlee team that it would not be participating in the championship game. In response to a request from the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Little League spokesman Kevin Fountain issued the following statement: “After discovering a recent inappropriate social media post involving members of Atlee Little League’s Junior League Softball tournament team, the Little League® International Tournament Committee has removed the Southeast Region from the 2017 Junior League Softball World Series for violation of Little League’s policies regarding unsportsmanlike conduct, inappropriate use of social media, and the high standard that Little League International holds for all its participants.”

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Homecoming The team returned to Richmond International Airport Sunday afternoon – to a sizeable crowd of supporters. Currie, his coaches and players were grateful. “I think it was a huge, huge help for all the community that was there at the airport to meet us,” Currie said. “I think the girls really, really, really appreciated that. I know I did. I know the other coaches did. It was awesome to see that support out there. “After sitting up all night and all day reading all the stuff on the internet, all the posts, all the negativity behind it, to see these people at home that know these girls and know that they’re not bad girls … for them to come out and support us was very rewarding – very, very good for the kids.” Dave Lawrence, can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-42-04(c), AM. 1-17, GODSEY PROPERTIES, INC. (THE VILLAGE AT PEBBLE LAKE SECTION 2) Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-42-04(c), Am. 1-09, Godsey Properties, Inc., on GPINs 872458-0598, 8724-58-1529, 8724-58-1640, 8724-58-1671, 8724-58-1692, 8724-58-2613, 8724-58-1783, 8724-58-1785, 8724-58-1786, 872458-1778, 8724-58-1861, 8724-58-1852, 8724-58-0678, 8724-58-0760, 8724-58-0762, 8724-58-0754, 8724-58-0746, 8724-58-0738, 872458-1836, 8724-58-1838, 8724-58-1920, 8724-58-1912, 8724-58-1914, 8724-58-1916, 8724-58-0822, 8724-58-0824, 8724-58-0816, 872458-0808, 8724-58-0809, 8724-48-9991, 8724-58-0999, 8724-59-0090, 8724-59-0082, 8724-59-0074, 8724-59-0066, 8724-59-0067, 872448-9984, 8724-48-9976, 8724-48-9978, 8724-49-9070, 8724-49-9062, 8724-49-9053, 8724-59-0114, 8724-49-9193, 8724-49-9162, 872449-9141, 8724-49-9110 and 8724-49-8099, zoned R-4(c), Residential Cluster Development District with conditions, and located on the west line of Creighton Parkway (State Route 1015) approximately 1,200 feet south of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The proposed zoning amendment would amend the cash proffer. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-16-13(c), AM. 1-17, PLEASANT GROVE INVESTORS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-16-13(c), Pleasant Grove Investors, L.L.C., on GPINs 8705-747730 and 8705-74-7491, consisting of approximately 1.25 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, and request to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8705-74-9412 and acquired property that was formerly part of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) right-of-way, consisting of approximately 1.21 acres, which will be added to the area of the original rezoning. The property is located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) and Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a medical office building. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-10-17(c), NERA L. HUNT Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8715-99-2588, consisting of approximately 2.98 acres, and located on the northeast corner of the intersection of McGregor Farm Drive (private road) and Lee-Davis Road (private road section) in the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 1.49 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-13-17, ALBERT L. RICHARDSON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from B-1, Neighborhood Business District to A-1, Agricultural District on GPIN 7830-92-4149, consisting of approximately 15.12 acres, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) at the northern border of the South Anna River in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit one residential lot. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-3-17, GWATHMEY BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit expansion (accessory garage) of an existing church on GPINs 7779-52-5865 and 7779-52-5429, consisting of approximately 3.48 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Center Street Road (State Route 663) and Gwathmey Church Road (State Route 707) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1-4 Dwelling Units per Acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE-8-17, JILL T. AND THOMAS G. VOEKLER Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a private garage for more than four (4) automobiles, on GPIN 7778-32-8843, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) approximately 550 feet west of its intersection with Elmont Road (State Route 626) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-9-17, LINDA H. AND JOHN H. FOXWELL Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.25 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an accessory family housing unit on GPIN 8744-09-4266, consisting of approximately 3.08 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Hobby Horse Lane (private road) approximately 500 feet south of its intersection with Sandy Valley Road (State Route 635) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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