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U.S. welcomes 60 new citizens at Scotchtown Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

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Jie Li, an immigrant from the People’s Republic of China, poses for a celebration photo with the Honorable David J. Novak, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District Court of Virginia, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown in Beaverdam, where she was officially naturalized into an American citizen during a patriotic ceremony and official federal court proceeding along with 59 other immigrants.

Broadband, rail proposal dominate council talks By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

SHLAND — Minor updates to a request for proposal (RFP) in which the Town of Ashland is working on in efforts to install broadband, or dark fiber, within its corporate limits were made during discussions at last week’s regular meeting of Ashland Town Council. Throughout September, town staff worked on refining the RFP to install dark fiber, consulting with other localities, partners from the private sector and Virginia’s Center of Innovative Technology. Matt Reynal, operations manager for Ashland’s Public Works Department, announced the updates to council members at the Sept. 19 regular meeting. One of the changes, he said, was a shift

in the proposed northernmost endpoint, or terminus, from the Holland Tract to the southeast corner of Archie Cannon Drive and Henry Street. The updated northern terminus is located on townowned property. In a document outlining the discussion item, it states that the three primary destinations remain, which are the Ashland Police Station, FARRAR Ashland Town Hall and a northern terminus that is adjacent to the Holland Tract. In addition, Hanover County School Board offices, as well as Randolph-Macon

College, will still be able to connect to the broadband system. Another update Reynal announced was an estimate for the cost of trenching in fiber per mile, which he said could be anywhere between $60,000 to $80,000 for the Mid-Atlantic region. “It’s not necessarily as high as we had thought, but obviously not a small amount — we’re looking at a total of a two-and-ahalf to three-mile route as our first proposal,” Reynal said. He noted how that length fell within the budget numbers that have been included over the years. Placed at every public road intersection along the dark fiber’s installment route will be connection boxes, or handholes, that will help to improve future see BROADBAND, pg. 4 }

Planners tackle what’s next for neighborhoods By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

ASHLAND — An update to a residential zoning ordinance being proposed by the Town of Ashland was at the forefront of discussion during the Ashland Planning Commission’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Planning Commissioners listened to Garet Prior, senior planner in the town’s planning and community development department, as he gave a presentation on the ordinance proposal. After Prior’s presentation, commissioners exchanged different ideas and came to a consen-

sus. Town staff will draft an ordinance with the updated proposal revisions and will be resubmitted for next month’s meeting. To see the proposal documents that were being reviewed during the meeting, visit the “Town Meetings” section of the Ashland local government’s website at www.town.ashland.va.us. “What’s next for Ashland Neighborhoods?” That’s the question being asked, as the town plans an update in the residential zoning ordinance throughout parts of Ashland. Some of the proposed requirements that dealt with residential housing were focused on roof pitches on houses, “detached” garages and street-

facing front doors. Areas that are being looked at by commissioners have future land use classifications that are: Town Edge, Traditional Neighborhoods, and Mixed Neighborhoods. Some of these residential areas include the LauraDell development, Wesley Infill, James Infill, Maple Street, Woodside Lane, and East Ashland. Examples of items that are being assessed are: short-term rentals, home occupation, accessory or auxiliary dwelling units such as medical in-law suites and the differences between the districts in Ashland. Bingo was even a topic of discussion, as

to whether to regulate it. Commissioner Bob Flanagan, chairman, expressed some concerns with the idea of no regulation. He said he doesn’t have a concern with the game, but the types of hazards it could cause with traffic and parking if anyone can operate a Bingo club commercially without being regulated. Commissioner Charles Selden was all right with the idea of not regulating Bingo, saying, “My personal feeling is that these are the certain fluctuations that you have in a community and I’m cool with it.” see PLANNERS, pg. 5 }

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Panel sought deferral on rail plan By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

RESTON — Director of Transportation Aubrey Layne told a packed Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting in Reston that the panel sought a deferral on a decision to pick a preferred route for the Ashland portion of a high-speed rail, but the request was denied by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). “We asked FRA if we could exclude this and bifurcate this decision for all the reasons many of the speakers brought out today and they declined,” Layne said. Layne, who also serves as chairman of the CTB, said the panel was confronted with the same issues that challenged the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and a special Community Advisory Committee (CAC) formed to study alternative routes. “Obviously, this issue is a difficult one and it’s going to impact people not just economically but their lives regardless of whether it’s built today or 20 years from now,” Layne said. “Whatever decision is made is going to leave a cloud over whatever preferred alternative is taken.” The secretary noted many of the arguments presented seemed valid in his mind. “I agree with most of the statements made today and that’s what makes these decisions so difficult,” Layne said. The Feds said a decision on the entire route was required before any consideration of funding for crucial improvements on the northern edge of the Richmond to Washington route. “They said we must select a preferred alternative in order to get the EIS (environmental impact study) forward and be able to move forward with the track improvements,” Layne said. In addition, not making a decision would not preclude the FRA from making a selection without that input. Layne said the board would consider all information regarding the selection of a preferred alternative to present to the FRA. “What I can assure is that we will make a rational decision, one that people will understand why we made it,” he said. Ashland Mayor Jim Foley made the trip to Reston for the two-day meeting and told members that some of the three options selected by the CAC do not necessarily

reflect the best options for his community. “While the CAC forwarded three least objectionable alternatives, there’s only one alternative the town can support — that option must be the western bypass,” Foley said. Foley said it’s become evident to him the decision is down to two “painful options.” Those include a western bypass of the town with three rails, or a three-rail trench through the center of Ashland. The mayor said town residents and business owners had expressed their opposition to the trench, and pointed to its economic and social impacts to the community, including disinvestment in affected properties and unknown effects on residential properties near the tracks. Foley said arguments that describe those effects as temporary are not realistic, and surmised that the long-term impacts could be measured in decades. “For these reasons, Ashland cannot support the three track trench as an alternative and believe that the only viable alternative remaining on the table at this time is the western bypass,” Foley concluded. CAC member and Hanover County Board of Supervisors member Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley also made the trip to Reston to represent the views of many of his constituents. He also presented the CTB with a unanimous resolution from the county. “The board of supervisors, which represents all of Hanover County, including the Town of Ashland, has carefully evaluated all the alternatives for improving rail service to the county and the impacts to the people and properties of Hanover,” Stanley said. “We have unanimously adopted a resolution requesting that consideration of the western bypass around the town and the third track at grade through the town be abandoned,” the Beaverdam District representative said. He suggested an incremental approach to local rail improvements, adding capacity as needed. He also noted that the Hanover Chamber of Commerce had endorsed a below ground third rail alternative in a recently published position paper. Stanley outlined the impacts of a western bypass selection. “The selection of a western bypass alternative in this corridor

would place a cloud over all of these properties and all the nearby properties for a project that may never be needed or never be funded,” Stanley said before asking the CTB to eliminate the western bypass from its list of options and expressing his support for a below grade trench through Ashland, when and if it’s needed. Hanover supervisor Wayne Hazzard, South Anna District, also has constituents who could be affected by a western bypass, and he endorsed Stanley’s position. While noting that rail improvements should center on the existing corridor, Hazzard said, “The uncertainty of the future makes the selection of the existing corridor in Ashland a logical decision.” He also noted that “the decision about how exactly rail capacity should be increased within the existing corridor can better be made when and if the need arises and the funding is available.” With an uncertain future regarding shopping trends and technological advances in shipping and transportation, Hazzard said other innovations like the use of double deck cars and positive train control could improve freight efficiency and capacity. “These and other developments could postpone perhaps indefinitely the need to add a third rail through Ashland.” Hazzard said the best time to consider how to add a third rail to the existing corridor could best be made “when and if that need arises.” The secretary’s parting words offered some solitude to some, and less to others. “Whatever decision is made will leave a cloud because there will be a public record of a preferred alternative,” Layne said. “What will happen is that we’ll have to go a process similar to this 10 to 20 years from now because the Feds will want to know if anything has changed.” The CTB is expected to issue a recommendation in December after a series of public meetings and hearings to gather input, one scheduled for October in Hanover. The FRA is then expected to render a final decision about 15 months later. “We understand the gravity of this and it is going to impact people and we’ll try our best to minimize those impacts,” Layne concluded.

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| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue reported in the 4300 block of Crown Hill Road.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike. u

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 5500 block of Anderson-Wright Drive. u

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 4100 block of Old Church Road.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road. u

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Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 10100 block of Kellys Bluff Run, Ashland. u

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8100 block of Windsor Drive, Mechanicsville. u

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12000 block of Bienvenue Road, Rockville. u

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. u

Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6300 block of Kristy Star Lane, Mechanicsville. u

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6900 block of Hawks Hill Lane, Mechanicsville.

Prescription fraud obtained by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. u

Simple assault was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland. u

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9200 block of Witheridge Drive. u

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15000 block of Bethany Church Road. u

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9400 block of Manpower Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 13300 block of Verdon Road, Ruther Glen. u

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 13200 block of Slayden Drive, Ashland. u

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13500 block of Thomaswoods Lane, Ashland.

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U.S. welcomes 60 new citizens at Scotchtown

By Logan Barry for The Hanover Local

EAVERDAM — Sixty immigrants are now American citizens after taking the oath two weeks ago in a naturalization ceremony at Patrick Henry’s home Scotchtown. The Sept. 13 celebration officially completed the process for the new Americans. Preservation Virginia, which hosts the naturalization ceremony, called the day “A distinctly patriotic event” on its website. This was the 13th consecutive naturalization ceremony to be held at the home of Virginia’s first governor. A private nonprofit organization and statewide historic preservation leader, Preservation Virginia owns and maintains Scotchtown and hosted the Sept. 13 ceremony. “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all Allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom, or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen,” the new citizens read aloud with one hand on their hearts and the other in the air, as they began to recite the U.S. Oath of Allegiance. Convening the federal court proceedings was The Honorable David J. Novak, U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Anyone, from any corner in the world, can come to America and be an American,” Judge Novak told the new citizens. However, he explained, “Your new country is not just a piece of real estate.” Novak told the immigrants that being naturalized that they have civil duties that every American must uphold, such as serving in the selective service if required or as court jurors if called upon to do so. Phil Storey, an attorney with the immigrant advocacy program at the Legal Aid Justice Center, was the keynote speaker during the patriotic event. Storey said America is often viewed as an experiment in governance.

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connections to the system. While the original plan was to have the RFP published by Thursday, Sept. 21, with proposals due on Nov. 8, that date needed to be pushed back to allow for the town to receive additional feedback. “We’re probably going to delay this at least a week to publish, just based on getting feedback from a few partners that have not had a chance to get back to us,” said Town Manager Joshua Farrar. Important for the Ashland community to realize is that the initial installment of dark fiber in town will not be giving anyone access

“We have always struggled in our nation to live up to our ideals … we saw that distress in Charlottesville recently,” he said. He then quoted a famous line from President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address: “A government of the people, by the people, and for the people.” “You now are those people who Lincoln was referring to,” Storey told the new citizens. “I challenge you to engage in this democracy.” He strongly encouraged the naturalized Americans to run for political office. “We need you – we need to hear your voices and

“I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all Allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom, or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen.” NEW CITIZENS

your views.” Storey said he became a lawyer with the Legal Aid Justice Center because he wanted to defend the rights of foreign immigrants in this country. His practice focuses on supporting defense and organization of immigrant communities, taking on individual and multiple-client cases. He has assisted in forming grassroots movements to address pressing concerns for the immigrant population in the American Melting Pot, and represents his clients in federal and state courts in a variety of cases. As the proceedings continued, the immigrants were individually called on to receive their official naturalization papers. When their names were called, they one-by-one walked to the front of the tent where the ceremony was being held, received their papers, and shook Judge Novak’s hand, as he told each one

to broadband. “This is not broadband being delivered to the community; this is cable being buried in the ground to key points around town for economic benefits,” Reynal said. Its initial purpose will serve as infrastructure for economic development. After the dark fiber’s installment, it is the hope of the town to work with outside partners, internet service providers, who are interested in using it in the future – If the RFP is approved. “We’re looking to entice those people to move into the community and run their service, and to provide options,” he said. Farrar added it is their hope that this is a successful process, saying that, if it is, “there are more opportunity sites that we’d like to connect to as well.”

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of them, “Welcome to the United States of America.” Two of the immigrants being naturalized were married, and when both their names were called, one after the other, Novak jokingly said, “We have a thing here; couples who come to the U.S. together, stay together.” A daughter of Maria Rina Limbo Stephens, a Filipino who was naturalized at the Sept. 13 event, said, “It’s great – it’s such a weight off our shoulders, my mom is really excited.” It was at Scotchtown where Henry formulated his most impactful ideas during the Revolutionary era. During an interview with Brittney Jubert, marketing manager for Preservation Virginia, she shared her belief behind the reason for the USCIS allowing Scotchtown as a location for naturalization ceremonies in the commonwealth all these years. “The significance of Henry, his history there, being one of the Founders of our nation; [that makes] it a pretty exciting place to hold this type of ceremony,” Jubert said. USCIS represents the United States Customs and Immigration Services; the federal agency that manages and coordinates naturalization ceremonies across the nation. Scotchtown isn’t only a place where foreign nationals are formally naturalized into U.S. citizens, the nonprofit offers many other exciting and interesting events there, as well as tours. “We’re open March through December and we have various events at the site – next month we’re having a Revolutionary and Civil War encampment event – to showcase military life in the 18th and 19th centuries. We have people dressed in colonial [outfits] to give that experience.” she said. “On a regular basis, we have tours through the main house.” Jubert added that Scotchtown is open on Fridays through Sundays for house tours, and during the week folks can go on “cell phone tours” around the outside of house and on the property. Preservation Virginia is dedicated to restoring the Old Dominion’s culture, architectural and historic heritage to ensure that historic sites will remain integral pieces of current and future generations to come.

In the Mayor’s Report during the Sept. 19 meeting, Mayor James Foley provided a few updates regarding the ongoing DC2RVA highspeed rail proposal. He reported how the Community Advisory Committee that was selected has done a great job at narrowing it down to two options. “The Department of Rail and Public Transportation just released yesterday a summary of that, and we’ll put that on the website and publicize that very quickly,” Foley said. He said he and others were travelling to Reston, in Northern Virginia, on Sept. 20 to attend a Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting. “I will have three minutes of brilliance to shine on them, to talk to them. Their decision will be [made] in December — and just to be

clear to the community, we will be advocating for the [western] bypass, and strongly against the trench because it would devastate our downtown. We are being very strong with that,” Foley said. The town is advocating for the western bypass, and Hanover County is advocating for the route through Ashland. Foley acknowledged the awkward situation in which both sides have been placed. Vice Mayor Steve Trivett said each side should plead their cause, but that “we need not be enemies of one another in this.” The mayor agreed, saying, “We should not be demonizing either side — this has been imposed on all of us and we have to advocate for what’s best for the Town of Ashland … but we need to do this without demonizing either side.”

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Commissioner Lou Ann Jewel agreed; pointing out how if you pay your taxes then it should be fine. Another topic dealt with neighborhoods that might want to privatize, including their amenities, such as pools. Since Ashland is a town and most all amenities within its municipal corporate limits such as parks and trails are open to the public. Commissioner Flanagan also had concerns. “it takes away from the sense of community when you privatize,” he said. Conversations held at the Sept. 13 Planning Commission meeting were unfinished business following an Aug. 9 work session that didn’t reach a con-

located behind Independence Christian Church at 14017 Independence Rd. (off Route 54 west of Ashland). The stew will be available from 11 a.m. to

sensus due to a time constraint. During that work session, Town Attorney Andrea Erard provided a brief overview of the town’s comprehensive plan, and how it is used in conjunction with the zoning ordinance by town staff and the Planning Commission. Prior talked about what makes a great neighborhood and what’s coming next for neighborhoods in Ashland. The proposed update to the residential zoning ordinance strives to establish a traditional neighborhood design for areas in the town. In a report produced by the Municipal Research and Services Center, a nonprofit organization supporting effective local government in Washington state, it explained, as the downsides of conventional zoning are increasingly becoming more

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor eading toward Hot Springs on Thursday, Sept. 14, my mother and I weren’t surprised by the number of tractor-trailers on that stretch of highway where Interstate 64 and Interstate 64 run parallel toward Lexington traveling west and south. But the nine trucks following one another in a convoy caught our attention. We were curious as I got into the left lane and proceeded to pass the trucks. Hydro Quebec was written on them. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had vowed to help hurricane victims in the United States following Harvey and Irma. It was apparent to us that he made good on that promise he had posted on Twitter. As we passed each truck, I blew the horn and Mom and I gave the men the thumbs-up sign to

thank them for what they were doing. The next day I sent an online thank you to Trudeau to express my gratitude as an American with our neighbors to the north sending help. To my surprise, I received an email response on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from his office. It was very satisfying to have shown appreciation for the massive restoration work the men were driving into that day. Thank you again to Prime Minister Trudeau and those who made the trek into areas of destruction. This is an example of the best of mankind. Helping one another isn’t about race, religion, etc. It is simple: doing the right thing and helping. As for my family, we have a special kinship to electric utility linemen. My father was employed by Appalachian

Power Company for at least 20 years as a lineman before he became the business manager for his co-workers’ union, the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). While we praise — and deservedly so — the men and women who serve in law enforcement and emergency services, we sometimes tend to forget about those in the private sector such as utility and highway workers. Dad went out in all kinds of weather, often having to walk from our home when it flooded. Sometimes we didn’t see him for upwards of three days. There was a job to do, and he and the crews he knew as friends worked until all services were restored. Just like the convoy from Canada, I’ve read about electric utility crews traveling from other states to aid the states impacted by Harvey and Irma. God bless them.

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HANOVER — Do you love gardening? Do you enjoy helping others learn? Do you feel a commitment to community service in Hanover? If so, you are invited to take 2018 training classes for Hanover Masters Gardeners. The 2018 Course will offer two separate fees categories. The fee for the traditional Master Gardener training course (includes 50 hours of volunteer service before Master Gardener status is obtained and volunteer service thereafter) is $125 payable after acceptance into the program. Individuals interested in increasing the horticulture skills and knowledge but who do not intend to volunteer may take the class for an increased fee of $225. This fee is payable after acceptance into the program. The Hanover Master Gardener course will be offered two separate times in 2018. A “winter course” will be offered from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 4 to March 29, 2018, in the Department of Social Services meeting room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. A “fall course” will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 6 to Nov. 15, 2018, at Covenant Woods at the Lodge at 7900 Covenant Woods Drive in Mechanicsville. An Open House for prospective trainees will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Department of Social Services meeting room at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. To learn more about becoming a Hanover Master Gardener or details about the course, plan to attend the Open House. Applications for the Winter Course must be received by Monday, Nov. 6.

Town preparing guide to set up network of trails prioritized developing trails that show potential for establishing a trail loop where people can ride their bicycles and walk around town. Another priority the members listed mentioned that the committee would prefer using gravel, crushed stone or other worthwhile materials that are effective in relation to their cost. However, the listed priority noted that it would not be used when deciding which materials to use for the Trolley Line Trail, which will belong to a national trail network. Since there is a large amount of land in Ashland considered as wetland, in which developing trails on would be costlier than other portions of town, the Parks and Recreation Committee prioritized the development of trails where the price won’t prohibit the goal to improve connectivity for the entire municipality. Lastly, the committee pri-

oritized using signs with useful information that will help the public visualize the length of trails, and how they can navigate to their destination through the trail system. Some of the proposed projects were discussed at the recent Parks and Recreation Committee meeting. Clerk of Council Joseph Collins went over a list of projects and their proposed tier classifications that he, Town Engineer Ingrid Stenbjorn and Senior Planner Garet Prior prepared. One project classified as Tier 1 suggested putting something down Hill Carter Parkway and Ashcake Road. “[We could] maybe add a sidewalk – something that’s doable – to help create that loop,” Collins said. Another Tier 1 recommendation suggested building a trail on the town-owned property in the forest behind Jake’s Place, a

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local diner on Thompson Street (U.S. 54). Even though that area is a swamp, Collins said the town engineer is confident it would be feasible by building structures such as wooden bridges. “Even with wetland it wouldn’t be too cost-prohibitive,” he explained. Collins also reported that Stenbjorn believes a bike lane across the bridge on Jamestown Road would be doable as well, and walkers could utilize the lane too. This also was classified as a Tier 1 project proposal. The clerk mentioned the possibility of extending Mechumps Creek Trail, once RandolphMacon College is finished with a project of restoring the creek. Committee members classified this proposal as Tier 3. Collins did note how the town and the parks and recreation department are still in the early stages of the trail-guide development and its priority list,

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SHLAND — A guide being assembled in efforts to establish an interconnected network of trails throughout the Town of Ashland continued to make progress during a Thursday, Sept. 14, Parks and Recreation Committee meeting; with the creation of a priority list the town should consider when constructing a trail. For the guide to be created feasibly, which is officially being referred to as the “Ashland Parks and Recreation Trail Guide,” the Committee created a list that prioritizes what is needed to improve the town’s trail system. This trail guide and priority list, the combined document being drafted, is merely a compliment to the parks and recreation “Master Plan.” Its objective is to support the town’s citizens, the Ashland Town Council and town staff with guidance to maximize effectiveness in completing the master plan’s guiding objectives and initiatives; of which focus on connectivityrelated goals for a trail system. In the draft, the Parks and Recreation Committee has come up with six priorities the town should consider when examining the development of a trail. It then designates the projects with a three-tier classification system. Tier 1 defines the highest priority, with Tier 3 being the lowest. The six priorities explain Ashland’s trail connectivity-related necessities, and describe the

types of opportunities and projects that should be pursued by the town in its examination. There are several locations within Ashland’s corporate limits where connectivity could greatly be enhanced by linking two or more existing trails by filling small gaps that separate them. Committee members have prioritized filling these “gaps” as a high priority. Expanding the trail system and the number of parks so that every town resident is within a 10-minute walk of a town or Hanover County park facility is a determined goal set forth in the Ashland parks and recreation master plan. The committee has prioritized proposing trails that are near population centers, especially ones that aren’t at least a 10-minute walk to the nearest town or county park facility. Additionally, the committee

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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College football: Shenandoah at R-MC 6:30 p.m.

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Prep football: Patrick Henry at Atlee 7:00 p.m.

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Patriots lose back-and-forth contest in OT conversion, were called for a delay of game, and scored anyway when Chambers hit Ellison with a swing pass to make the score 28-20. But that left plenty of time for Patrick Henry. The Patriots, grinding out yards on the ground, went 63 yards and scored with 19 seconds left on Sikkar’s 9-yard run. Forced to go for 2, Hart made the necessary 3 yards to set up overtime. Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch HENRICO – Like the roller coaster of swings and emotions through four quarters, Henrico kicker Cullen Bryant went through a wide range on the decisive kick in overtime. The left-footer’s boot was tipped at the line. It fluttered, wobbled and seemed to take an eternity before eking over the crossbar by the smallest of margins. Officials’ hands went up, and that was the signal for Henrico to finally celebrate a back-andforth 35-34 victory over visiting Patrick Henry. “It’s a game of inches, and we were blessed to get it over,” said Henrico coach Gerald Glasco. This was a game decided by who had the last play. That belonged to Bryant, although Glasco had to be talked out of going for 2 points instead of the kick by his coaching staff. Patrick Henry (3-1) scored on the first play of overtime when Hunter Hart went off the left side from 10 yards out. But Hart’s bid for a 2-point conversion was stopped short. Henrico (3-1) scored on its second play, when Theo Chambers hit Tyrelle Ellison with a 9-yard swing pass. Glasco called timeout before sending Bryant onto the field. “I got frustrated when they

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HEN – Ellison 3 pass from Chambers (Bryant kick) HEN – Carter 64 pass from Chambers (kick failed) PH – Hart 1 run (Pecci-Young kick) PH – Coles 74 pass from Hart (run failed) HEN – Ellison 13 run (Bryant kick) PH – Hart 2 run (Pecci-Young kick) HEN – Ellison 3 run (Ellison pass from Chambers) PH – Sikkar 9 run (Hart run) John Beebe for The Local PH – Hart 10 run (run failed) Patrick Henry’s Devyn Coles (2) dives for the goal line for a touchdown in the Patriots’ 35-34 overtime loss to Hanover Friday night. HEN – Ellison 9 pass from Chambers (Bryant kick) called a timeout because I ries) and two via receptions with Alex Sikkar. Hart had 95 just outstanding. (Sikkar, 31 RUSHING PH: Oxendine 3 carries 4 yards, yards rushing on 28 carries and yards rushing) did a great job, thought we were going to go for (three for 20 yards). 8-57, Williams 6-9, Sikkar 12Chambers was 16 for 30 for scored three TDs. He was 3 too. Patrick Henry played a Coles it,” said Bryant. “Then they said 31, Hart 28-95. HEN: Ellison 20-130, PAT. I just had all the nerves 242 yards, with three TDs and of 5 passing for 132 yards and great game.” Quirley 8-39, Chambers 6-14. Every time Henrico scored another TD. right there. I don’t think I have two interceptions. PASSING PH: Sikkar 1 completion 3 Devyn Coles had 57 yards to take the lead, Patrick Henry “This is one of the best any left.” attempts 13 yards 1 interception, Both teams put up big plays games I’ve played in my life, rushing and 87 yards receiving, responded. Hart 3-5-132-02. HEN: Chambers After PH tied the score at 16-30-242-0. and big numbers and showed one of the best team games,” including a 74-yard TD. “Hunter Hart, he makes 20 with 7:11 left in regulation, resiliency throughout the sec- said Ellison. RECEIVING BPH: Oxendine 1 reception 40 Hart, who missed the first a world of difference,” said Henrico went down the field ond half. Jackson 1-18, Coles 2-87. Ellison scored four touch- three games with an illness, Glasco, whose team was hurt and scored on Ellison’s 3-yard yards, HEN: Goode 4-54, Carter 4-96, downs. He had two on the was a workhorse while alter- by several penalties. “You can run with 4:37 remaining. The Ellison 3-20, Quirley 1-10, Booker ground (130 yards on 20 car- nating at quarterback for PH almost see his will. … He was Warriors set up for a 2-point 2-44, Jackson 2-18.

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Patriots, Raiders win cross-county contests By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – County boys volleyball teams battled each other Tuesday night, with “battle” being the operative word. Both matches – Patrick Henry at Lee-Davis and Atlee at Hanover – proved slugfests in which the visiting teams escaped with 3-1 victories. Neither win was easy. The defending state champion Patriots fought their way past the Confederates 27-25, 22-25, 25-18, 25-16; while the Raiders defeated the Hawks in a 19-25, 25-23, 25-23, 25-20 scrap. Lee-Davis pushed the Patriots to the limit before yielding in the first set of their night. The Confederates rode the momentum through a second-set victory before Patrick Henry settled into a more aggressive defense. “It’s definitely by far the best offense that we’ve seen ,” Patrick Henry head coach Michael Townsend said of Lee-Davis. “The first game we had to pick up our defense. I think we did that for the rest of the match. … The boys just buried down and played good defense.”

“We played them real close until the very end,” Brown said. “We just got a little worn down. We got tired, and that’s something we just have to work on in practice. “I’ve got a great group. It’s resilient. They never give up. They keep fighting, and that’s all I can really ask from them.” Patrick Henry was led by Adam Lane with 53 assists and three blocks, Jarrett Carrano with 24 kills and 15 digs, and Connor Logan with 26 digs. Cole Schlothauer led the Confederates with 17 kills and four blocks, Aaron Milstead with 14 kills and five blocks, and Nick Rodgers with 40 assists. The Raiders dropped their first set at Hanover before wearing down the Hawks in three successive hard-fought battles. Atlee was led by Mason Ellenberger with 16 kills and 14 digs, Christian Rollison with eight kills and two blocks, and Michael Norris with 29 assists Dave Lawrence/The Local and seven digs. Patrick Henry’s Luke Puckett (8) winds up for a kill shot through the hands of Lee-Davis defenders Aaron Milstead (20) and Caleb Turner Cole led the Hawks Arkesteyn (11) in the Patriots’ 27-25, 22-25, 25-18, 25-16 victory over the host Confederates Tuesday. with 18 kills. Griffin Meyers The Patriots picked up the we didn’t pass well,” Townsend do the little things right in that It’s really hard to win that way.” had six kills and seven blocks. Dave Lawrence can be Lee-Davis head coach Nick said. “So we weren’t able to run second game and we let them pace on offense as well. “The second game, the rea- our middles, which would free get on a little run at the very Brown was pleased with the reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. son why we lost that, is that up our outsides. We just didn’t beginning and at the very end. fight in his Confederates.

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Patrick Henry defender Elizabeth Klinger (right) clears the ball from the Patriots’ net while teammate Natalie Nichols (left) tries to keep Hanover forward Brandilyn Williamson away Monday. The Hawks, led by Kora Kane with two goals, defeated the visiting Patriots 2-1 in overtime.

MECHANICSVILLE – Hanover forward Kora Kane did what she needed to do to keep the Hawks at the front of the pack among county field hockey teams, providing a second-half equalizer and adding a game-winning goal in overtime to lead the Hawks to a 2-1 win over a determined Patrick Henry challenger at Hanover Monday night.

Hanover had defeated the Patriots previously – also by a margin of 2-1. The Hawks defeated Atlee 2-1 in overtime as well. Kane said the wins were the result of Hanover’s teamwork. “We can work together well when we need to,” she said. Patrick Henry had got on the board first on a goal by Caroline Quigley in the first half. Kane tied the game with her first goal in the second. Her game-winning goal came just

past the mid-point of overtime. “Addie Michael, she’s a defender … she pulled it up and she slowed down – she actually took her time – and she lifted it up over the defender’s stick,” Kane said. “I just kind of whacked it in, almost blindly and it just went where I needed it to go.” Patrick Henry head coach Abbie Rossman said lack of teamwork doomed the Patriots. “I think we weren’t all in together, fluid at the same time,”

Rossman said. “We had some spurts of just great elimination skills and passing, but when it came to the finish, I think we weren’t there mentally. We were looking for someone else to get the job done.” She’s not worried about her team, however. “They work so very, very hard,” Rossman said. “Today we just didn’t work well together.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Bicycle/Pedestrian Shared-Use Trail to Trolley Line Trail Park Find out about the Town of Ashland’s proposed plans to build 1230+/- linear ft. of boardwalk and 290+/- linear ft. of asphalt trail next to an existing paved access road used for industrial activity. This project will connect Maple Street to the existing Trolley Line Trail Park. No right of way is required for the project. Review the proposed project plans and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document in the form of a minimal Categorical Exclusion at the Town of Ashland, Department of Public Works, 201 Duncan Street, Ashland, VA 23005. Telephone 804-752-6875. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of appropriate staff to answer your questions. If you have concerns that Town staff cannot resolve, the Town of Ashland is willing to hold a public hearing. You may request that a public hearing be held by sending a written request to Mr. Thomas Dickerson, Civil Engineer, Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005 on or prior to October 5, 2017. If a request for a public hearing is received, notice of date, time and place of the hearing will be posted. In compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 106 and 36 CFR Part 800, information concerning the potential effects of the proposed project on properties listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places is provided in the environmental documentation. The Town of Ashland ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need More information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proﬁciency, contact Thomas Dickerson at the address or phone number listed above. State Project: U000-166-275, P101 Federal Project: STP-5A27(485), UPC: 103393 From: Where Maple Street curves to the southeast, approximately 840’ south of Ashcake Road. To: Trolley Line Trail Park

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| Death Notices & Funerals ERNEST BROWN

Ernest “Ernie” Brown, 75, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord and his daughter, Sandy on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Ernie retired from Union Camp after over 25 years of service. He was a devoted member of Kenwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Juanita; son, BROWN Rick (Trudi); and granddaughters, Kristen and Rachel. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Woodland Cemetery at 11310 Hanover Lane in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kenwood United Methodist Church or The Massey Cancer Center.

DAVID F. FOSTER

David F. Foster, 46, of Ruther Glen, passed September 18, 2017. He was predeceased by his brother, Avrion Smith. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted wife, Pauline Foster; four daughters, Dacresha, Tashada and Jakyia Foster and Brittany Brown; parents, Doris and David Thompson; two sisters, FOSTER six brothers and other relatives and friends. Homegoing service was held at 1 p.m. on September 23, 2017, at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam.

Interment followed at Georgetown. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

JULIAN S. RADA

Julian S. Rada, 91, of Glen Allen, went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Kate Rada; and two brothers, Glenn and Stuart. He is survived by his wife, Mary Francis of 64 years; three children, Lynn, J.J. (Nicole) and Charlene Ross (Mark), four grandRADA children, Chloe and Jackson Rada, Jacy and Mary Tanner; and two great-grandchildren. Julian was born and raised on the Rada family farm on which he remained raising his own family. While he worked as a builder until retirement, he also farmed, which was his true passion, and was able to do until his final days. Julian was also an integral part of his community, serving for many years as a Rockville Ruritan. He was a devoted husband, a loving father and adoring grandfather. He lived his life as a true Christian serving his family and God. He will be remembered doing what he loved most, riding on his tractor with his beloved dogs trailing behind him. He was a man known as Daddy and Pop and was greatly loved and will be missed dearly. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Calvary Christian Church on Ashland Road. In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to Calvary Christian Church Cemetery fund at 14196 Ashland Road, Glen Allen VA 23059. Bliley’s Funeral Home on Staples Mill Road wasin charge of arrangements.

JOSEPH STILES JR.

Joseph Clay Stiles Jr., born October 17, 1921, died September 22, 2017, at home. He is survived by his wife, Hilah Edney Stiles. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Luck Stiles. Joe is survived by his sons, Joseph Clay Stiles III, James Andrew Stiles and wife, Pam, and Edward Gray Stiles and wife, Robbin; eight grandSTILES children and four greatgrandchildren. Joe attended St. Christopher’s School and Randolph-Macon College. He was a longtime member of the Ashland Kiwanis Club and served as a member of the Board of Trustees at Randolph-Macon College. Joe was the owner of Luck Motor Company until his retirement in 2014. He served his country in World War II as an Army Air Corp P-47 Fighter Pilot, flying over 90 missions, including the invasion of Normandy. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal. A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, September 27, 2017) at the First Baptist Church in Ashland. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ACES, P.O. Box 114, Ashland, VA 23005.

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