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Vol. 3 No. 26 | Richmond Suburban News | January 31, 2018

Proposed school budget receives praise, concerns

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By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

SHLAND -- Most speakers at a public hearing last week regarding Hanover County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Michael Gill’s proposed 2019 budget had high marks for his pending plan. A majority of the people who took advantage of an opportunity for citizens and leaders of professional organizations to express their thoughts on the recently introduced budget endorsed the $203 million proposal. Citing Gill’s ability to present a comprehensive budget in the face of revenue challenges in

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Rachel Levy of Together Hanover spoke in favor of the budget but recommended increased compensation for teachers in order to retain good experienced teachers in Hanover County.

state funding, an increased Local Composite Index (LCI) and rising health and retirement costs, the speakers also lauded the document’s commitment to a robust five-year technology plan that eventually supplies laptops and devices for teachers and students. While most speakers also endorsed the plan’s 2% salary increase for all employees, some said it didn’t go far enough. John Thoburn has two sons, one who attends Patrick Henry High School and one a recent graduate. Both siblings have selected German for their language, but Thoburn said the experience has had see SCHOOL, pg. 8 

Jenkins repeats as Costs rise for special needs children county Bee winner By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local

ASHLAND – After eight rounds, Blake Jenkins, an eighth grade student at Liberty Middle School, won the Hanover County Public Schools’ 2017-2018 Division Spelling Bee. This is Blake’s second year in a row winning the competition. The winning word was “parfait.” Emily Ferlmann, a seventh grade student at Oak Knoll Middle School, and Matthew Powell, a fifth grade student at Beaverdam Elementary School, tied for the runner-up position. The competition was held at the Hanover County School Board Office on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and is

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the second of four levels of the National Spelling Bee. As the division chamsee BEE pg. 2 

HANOVER -- Localities across the nation are experiencing increases in the demand for outside services for special needs children. In many instances, the requests for placement in expensive special needs schools have doubled. Hanover County is not immune to that trend and is experiencing an uptick in the number of county students requiring offsite instruction. Most of the kids fall into federally mandated categories with funding provided locally, coupled with matching dollars from the state. Assistant county administrator Jim Taylor told the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last week that the state’s Community Services Act mandates these services and his budget came up about $1 million short due to those increased expenditures. He asked board members to allow transfer of about $300,000 to cover those shortfalls.

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Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors listen to County Administrator Rhu Harris’ outline for 2019.

“Based on our analysis, we have determined that our projection for special education will exceed our budget by approximately $1 million,” Taylor said. That shortfall is somewhat offset by a $350,000 balance for other services provided by CSA, leaving a deficit of about $671,000, a part of which is reimbursable from the state. Taylor said the county has few options when it comes to providing federally mansee BOARD, pg. 8 

Council candidates welcome to submit filing information Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND – Candidates for two seats on Ashland Town Council may submit their filing information to The Hanover Local for publication. To submit candidacy press releases, send them to Managing Editor Melody Kinser at mkinser@mechlocal.com. For more information, call 804-775-4622. Voters will cast their ballots during a General Election on Tuesday, May 1. Citizens also have the opportunity to run for town council. Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. serves as the polling place. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information on voting registration may be obtained by contacting the Hanover County Voter Registration & Elections Office at hanovervoting@ hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-6080. For absentee voting information, contact the Voter Registration & Elections Office. The website is https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/365/Voting. Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson serves as Hanover County’s voter registrar. The last day to register is Monday, April 9. Those considering seeking office may go to the Virginia Department of Elections website at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/. The deadline to submit filing forms to the Hanover County General Registrar is 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Section 5.3 has more information for candidates.

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ASHLAND Several new scholarships have been posted to the Hanover County Public Schools Career Counseling website -- https:// hcpscareercounseling.wordpress.com/scholarships/ (click the Scholarship Opportunities Spreadsheet option to view the application process and deadlines for the scholarships listed) -- for seniors at Patrick Henry High School. Scholarships include: n AARP Hanover Chapter Scholarship ($500) – Senior planning to major in special education; 3.0 GPA or higher; strong leadership and citizenship characteristics; strong work ethic; compose an essay on why you have chosen to major in the field of special education. n Ashland Garden Club Scholarship ($500) – Student with a desire to continue their

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post-high school education study in the following fields: Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, Landscape Design and any other field of study relating to Conservation, 3.0 cumulative GPA, strong leadership/citizenship, demonstrated strong work ethic. n Austin Brown Pleasants Family Memorial Scholarship ($1000) – senior candidates should be active in their school/ community. Choral students are encouraged to apply. n GRASP 2+2 Renewable Scholarships ($1000) – seniors must plan to earn their associates degree at a Virginia Community College and then transfer to a 4-year school for their bachelor's degree. Students must meet with their high school GRASP Advisor, Mila Spaulding (School Counseling Office) to be eligible. n Hanover County Council of PTAs Senior Scholarship ($600) – senior must be continuing on to either a two‐year or four‐year college or university. To be eligible, a senior or their parent must be a member of a Hanover County PTA/ PTSA. The scholarship focuses

not solely on academic achievement, but also on a commitment to and engagement in community service. n James River Air Conditioning Company: Scholarship for Marketing Excellence ($1000) – strong marketing capabilities, future career in Sales and Marketing, well-rounded, strong leadership, school spirit, DECA Club participation a plus, strong academics. n James River Air Conditioning Company: Scholarship for Trade and Technical Excellence ($1000) – interest in Technical TradeHVAC, Plumbing or Electrical career, excellent academic and technical abilities, strong leadership and school spirit. n James River Air Conditioning Company: Outstanding Patriot Scholarship for Excellence in Athletics, Leadership & Citizenship ($5000) – Strong Academics (GPA and demonstrated effort), School Activities, Contributions to Community, Athletic Performance, Leadership, Patriotism, Citizenship, Technical Capabilities & Career

Path a plus. n J.K. Samples Scholarship ($3,000) – senior applicant must have a 2.0 minimum GPA, a commitment to participating in a post-secondary program, strong leadership and citizenship characteristics. n Patriots Athletic Teams Supporters (PATS) Scholarships (four scholarships of $1,000 each) – 3.3 cumulative GPA, full-time student taking at least 5 credits, lettered in two varsity sports, be a member of PATS, clean disciplinary record (see application page for additional criteria). n Thomas L. Purvis Scholarship ($1,000) – Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, senior who has been a scholar athlete while attending PHHS, should possess high standards of character and leadership. For more Scholarship Opportunities and upcoming Scholarship Fairs, go to https:// hcpscareercounseling.wordpress.com/scholarships/. More information may be obtained by contacting Shannon Edwards, career counselor, at spedwards@hcps.us.

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Chickahominy Middle School — Jason Anderson, Grade 6. Cold Harbor Elementary School — Christopher D’Adamo, Grade 5 Cool Spring Elementary School — Claire Martin, Grade 5. Elmont Elementary School — Ashton Cobb, Grade 5. John M. Gandy Elementary School — Octavia Floyd, Grade 5. Kersey Creek Elementary School — Luke Wratchford, Grade 4. Laurel Meadow Elementary School — Gloria Cox, Grade 5. Liberty Middle School — Blake Jenkins, Grade 8.

Mechanicsville Elementary School — Mackenzie Halford, Grade 5. Oak Knoll Middle School — Emily Ferlmann, Grade 7. Pearson’s Corner Elementary School — Xander St. Jean, Grade 5. Pole Green Elementary School — Will Hodges, Grade 4. Rural Point Elementary School — Kamden Fulcher, Grade 5. South Anna Elementary School — Lainey Farmer, Grade 4. Stonewall Jackson Middle School — Pippy Biondi, Grade 8. Wa s h i n g t o n - H e n r y Elementary School — Grant Wolford, Grade 4.

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pion, Blake will represent Hanover County Public Schools in the Richmond TimesDispatch Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 10, at the Library of Virginia. Hanover County Public Schools also congratulates each of the 18 winners of elementary and middle school level spelling competitions who competed in the Division Spelling Bee: Battlefield Park Elementary School — Kenleigh Stainker, Grade 3. Beaverdam Elementary School — Matthew Powell, Grade 5.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS

| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Jan. 16 XX Driver

did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

XX Destruction

of property, monument, was reported in the 10300 block of Sadisco Drive, Ashland.

XX Eluding

police was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Simple

assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Petit

larceny building was reported in the 8100 block of Meadowbridge Road/Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Obtaining

money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville.

XX Unlawful

bodily injury was reported in the 8300 block of Silkwood Court, Mechanicsville.

XX Dumping

trash on the highway or private property was reported in the 7400 block of Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville.

XX Manufacture,

sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule II and II, third offense, was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnike/ Brashier Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 17 XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

XX Unauthorized

use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

XX Possession

of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of

Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. XX Trespassing

after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7200 block of Valley Creek Drive, Mechanicsville.

XX Simple

assault was reported in the 8900 block of Ringview Drive, Mechanicsville.

Mechanicsville. XX Breaking

and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 4300 block of Eldercreek Lane, Mechanicsville.

XX Simple

assault was reported in the 8400 block of Times Dispatch Boulevard, Mechanicsville.

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XX Destruction

XX Possession

of property, monument, was reported in the 11300 block of Doswell Road, Doswell.

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

XX Possession

of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

XX ID

theft obtaining ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

XX Grand

larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road/Goochland County, Rockville.

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Hanover Wayside Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Driver

did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10300 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

XX Possession

of Schedule I and II controlled substances was reported in the 7900 block of Meadow Drive,

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of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

XX Possession

of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

XX Credit

card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9200 block of Harpe Court, Mechanicsville.

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. on a teacher/principal was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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XX Assault

XX Possession

of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

XX Concealment,

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XX Concealment,

price altering merchandise, $200, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

XX Receiving

stolen goods was reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road/ Goochland County, Rockville.

XX Embezzlement,

$200, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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| Death Notices & Funerals CECIL BUTLER

Cecil Odel Butler, 88, of Montpelier, passed away on January 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Eva Clyde Butler; children, Linda (Robert) Gibson, Lisa Froelich BUTLER and Edward Butler; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and other family members and friends. A graveside ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, January 31, 2018), in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Nelsen Funeral Home and CrematoryReid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

MICHELLE HOBBS

Michelle L. Hobbs, 32, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Justin Taylor. Left to cherish her memory are her husHOBBS band, Travis R. Hobbs; children, Anna and Emilie Taylor; parents, Patti and Harry Hobbs; and siblings, twin sister, Melissa Harper, Jessica Edney, Brady Taylor and Joseph Taylor. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 14573 Scotchtown Road in Montpelier. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens.

DORIS LUMPKIN

Doris Terrell Lumpkin, 98, of Glen Allen, widow of Felton “Jack” Lumpkin, died January 21, 2018. She was the last surviving of 10 siblings. Doris was a retired s e a m LUMPKIN stress who had worked for J. Taylor Hogan, as well as others. She loved her family and was devoted to her God Jehovah. She is survived by five children, Joan Mitchell, Butch Lumpkin (Sandy), Ernie Lumpkin (Susan), Jimmy Lumpkin (Kathy) and Brent Lumpkin (Leslie); 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. on

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Sunday, January 27, 2018, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 14048 Greenwood Church Road in Ashland. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ashland Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road was in charge of arrangements.

ANNE PURYEAR

Anne Bumpass Puryear, 86, of Doswell, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2018. Anne was a devoted member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Andrew Puryear; son, Michael Andrew Puryear; her only sibling, William “Abby” Bumpass; and granddaughter, Katey Puryear. She is survived by her sons, Norman Lee Puryear (Grace)

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and William A. Puryear (Cheryl); grandchildren, Tina Marie and Abby; and greatgrandchild, Thomas Gentry. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 15583 Coatesville Road in Beaverdam. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd., Ste. 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or Mt. Olivet Baptist Church’s Benevolence Fund in Anne’s honor. Nelsen Funeral Home & CrematoryReid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

FORREST STAIRS JR.

Forrest Harland Stairs Jr., 91, of Beaverdam, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest Harland and Rosalie Nuckols Stairs Sr.; brother, William D. Stairs; and sisters, Shirley M. Stairs and Margaret S. Hicks. Mr. Stairs was born and raised in Richmond, where he attended Richmond City Public Schools. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served his country during World War II and the Korean War. During the Korean War, Mr. Stairs served on the 5th Regimental Combat Team and rose to the rank of Captain, leading his troops in combat. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor. After the war, Mr. Stairs served in the Army Reserves. Following his discharge, he attended University of Virginia, where he completed his studies to receive a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Mr. Stairs worked for the Commonwealth of Virginia as a bridge design engineer for over 25 years. He was a founding member and deacon of

Southampton Baptist Church in Richmond. After moving to Hanover County, Mr. Stairs became active with First Baptist Church of Ashland, where he taught Sunday School for over 17 years. As an avid woodworker, he always had a project or home improvement in the works. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Frances Harvey Stairs of Roseland; children, Stephen Harland Stairs of Beaverdam, Paul Whitney Stairs of Richmond and Jenny Stairs Parrish (Douglas) of Charlotte Courthouse; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Virginia A. Harvey of Roseland. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the First Baptist Church of Ashland at 800 Thompson Street in Ashland. Interment followed at 3 p.m. in Jonesboro Baptist Church Cemetery at 9215 Patrick Henry Highway in Roseland. Nelsen Funeral Home Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

BENJAMIN TALIAFERRO JR.

Benjamin Franklin “Benny” Taliaferro Jr., 64, of Ashland, transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara H. Taliaferro, his maternal grandTALIAFERRO parents, Iretha and Frank Hewlett, and paternal grandparents, Eleanor and James Taliaferro. He was a devoted member of the Shiloh see OBITUARIES, pg. 5 

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Baptist Church in Ashland, where he was the founder and member of “Sounds of Faith Gospel Choir” for 36 years. He was a 1972 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and attended Tuskegee University and VCU. His love for people led him to his employment at CARITAS and the Salvation Army. He was a passionate, gifted musician and phenomenal vocalist who had the opportunity to minister to various churches, organizations and celebrations throughout Virginia. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving father, Benjamin F. Taliaferro Sr.; a devoted sister, Robin R. Taliaferro; uncle, James H. Taliaferro; devoted cousins, Diane H. Pierce, H. Charleen Baylor and Bernice Lauritta Anderson; a godson, Nile Courtney and his mother, Debra Webb; and a host of cousins and friends whom he loved dearly. A Homegoing Celebration was held at 1 p.m.

on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Ashland, with the Rev. M. Randall Williams, pastor, eulogist. Rev. Dr. C. Diane Mosby officiated. F.E. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

ALMA P. THOMAS

Alma Blanche Pollard Thomas, 80, of Montpelier, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born October 28 1937. She was born in Beaverdam. She was predeceased by her parents, Melford and Minnie Pollard; her two brothTHOMAS ers, George Melford and Eldridge; and her four sisters, Doris Watkins, Phillis Thompson, Etta Jeane Thaniel and Geraldine Richardson. She married her husband, Bernard “Joe” Thomas on October 1, 1955, and they were married for 36 years until his death in 1991.

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ASHLAND – Ashland Town Council recently approved Ordinance 2018-02 that authorizes the town manager to establish snow emergency routes. According to the action taken on Jan. 2, the routes designated will be posted with appropriate signs indicating their designation as snow emergency routes. In the event of snow, sleet, hail, freezing rain, ice, water, flood, high wind, storm, or

the threat thereof, the Ashland Police Department may be authorized to remove any vehicle that is stalled, stuck, parked, or abandoned on or along any highway or street designated as a snow emergency route. The goal of the program is to allow Public Works crews to safely clear vital routes within the town for emergency vehicles and the general public. Once the designated streets have been completely cleared, the parking restriction will be

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ager declare a snow or other emergency, vehicles must be removed from the designated routes. The town manager’s declaration will be posted on the town’s website, social media, and cable channel and will be shared with the news media when feasible. As this is a new process, town staff will make every attempt to facilitate a smooth transition should the snow emergency routes need to be enforced. Residents may park on the Snow Emergency designated snow emergency Parking Restrictions No Parking routes unless the town manager has declared a snow or other Image courtesy of the Town of Ashland emergency. For more information, conSnow emergency routes are noted in red on this map of the Town of Ashland. An ordinance recently was passed by Ashland Town Council authorizing the town manager to establish them. tact Matt Reynal, Public Works operation manager, or Mike lifted. red on the map (shown to the snow emergency routes. Davis, director of Public Works, The streets highlighted in right) have been designated as Should the town man- at 804-752-6875. Archie Cann

She joined the Bethany Baptist Church on August 16, 1948, and was a faithful member until her health prevented her from attending. She was a member of the Deaconess Board and the Missionary Society. She assisted her husband as clerk and financial secretary for over 15 years. In Montpelier, she worked for many years at United Virginia Bank (SunTrust) and retired from the Hanover County Commission of Revenue Department after over 25 years of service. Alma was active in the community, working with the Cub Scouts, the PTA, Western Hanover Emergency Action Team (WHEAT), the Hanover Community Center and other organizations. She loved to travel with her friends Lois Stanley and Jeanette Thomas. She is survived by three sons, Bernard Jr (Kaye), Joseph and Ronald (Lizzie); daughter, Linda (Stevie); sister, Joyce Pollard; ten grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Sean, Corey, Alisha, Micah, Myah, Marcus, Marquis, Mario and Stephanie; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, cous-

ins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at the Bethany Baptist

Church. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. The family extended a special

thank you to Glenda Thomas. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices. com.

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| The Local Views From the managing editor

Keep in mind Mayberry was a fictional town

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

or those of us who grew up in the 1960s, Mayberry, North Carolina, seemed like the ideal community — everybody knew everybody, the sheriff didn’t carry a gun, the economy appeared stable, and all seemed to be well in that small town. OK, now for the reality: Mayberry was a fictional place supposedly based on actor

Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy. Sadly, that homespun neighborly concept seems to only survive in TV reruns. Ah, they were simpler times when I was young (yes, I’ve reached that age). Last week, we published an article in The Mechanicsville Local with two surveillance photos of men checking out vehicles in the Rutland subdivision of Mechanicsville. The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is investigating these larcenies, but a major issue in these incidents is the fact that residents left

their vehicles unlocked. As Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer for the HCSO, said, lock your vehicles and don’t leave valuables in them. In other words, don’t make yourself a target for those who may be roaming through our neighborhoods while we sleep. Overall, we do reside in a safe county, but there are those who target nice neighborhoods in search of items to steal. Don’t make it easy for them. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, and his offi-

cers will diligently pursue, arrest, and help in the conviction of those responsible for any break-ins of vehicles in our county. The same can be said for Ashland Police Chief Douglas Goodman and his department. Most of all, please heed the warnings from Col. Hines and Sgt. Cooper by protecting your property. Lock your vehicle and take your valuables into your home. Let’s keep Hanover County safe by doing all we can to protect ourselves and our neighbors. Don’t put out a welcome mat for thieves.

There was a unique attraction to the area known as the field near grandmother’s By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist

It was always there and the first place we ran when we arrived at my grandmother’s house in Maryland. She lived on a small dead end street. Where the road ended, there was a huge wooden type fence that looked like it came straight out of a Western movie. On the other side of the aged fence was the field, a large expanse of land that had sat open for I suppose eternity, a rolling meadow of wildflowers, cows and endless possibilities. As youngsters, we were only allowed to stop at the foreboding fence and watch, sometimes hoisted onto the rails by our father or uncle. We were much too little to confront a pesky

looking bull that seemed much too interested in my sister’s red shorts than he did in my unsubstantial frame. Numerous visits and years later, the field remained untouched by the development that seemed to surround it on all sides. A new interstate highway supplied a new far boundary for the acres of land, but, for little ones, it was still a field of dreams. The cows and bull were now gone, and some enterprising farmer had turned the land into a turf farm, a theory that seemed foreign to me at the time. Later we learned that some of sod from that very field was used to patch holes at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C., and later supplied the turf at RFK Stadium, also located in Washington.

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As pre-teens, we embarked on all sorts of exploratory jaunts to all corners of the field, always making a new discovery along the way. A new adventure always awaited us as we explored every nook and cranny of the acreage. We once encountered a hobo taking a break from the adjacent tracks, and brought him soft drinks and candy bars to cheer him up. It was a different time, to be sure. As we got bigger, the field became smaller, infringed upon by some new development or strip mall, but it still remained, sitting silent at the end of that street holding a lifetime of memories for the children who surrounded it. Even as a teenager, it was the first place I went when I visited by grandmother. A few minutes sitting on that

fence and remembering that old cantankerous bull, the endless overnight camping trips, the daring runs across a rickety old railroad bridge that only scared us when a train crossed it and the entire structure began to shutter. When the time came to sell my grandmother’s house, my sister and I were almost adults, and the few remaining visits to the street were filled with melancholy thoughts. On one of the last evenings before the final sale, we walked to the end of the street and took a familiar seat on the aging fence, old and battered but still steady as a rock. We heard the distant whine of the trucks on the interstate, smelled the wonderful aroma of wildflowers taking another chance at spring, and marveled at a sky

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full of stars, many of them seemingly close enough to touch. Though unspoken, we knew it would be our last trip to the long-honored gathering spot at the end of Meem Avenue. In fact, the field was slated for development and we were, maybe, the last group of kids who learned, loved, and played on the old farm. We sat and gazed out into the expanse. I surmised my sister was probably thinking about that worrisome bull that always seemed to pick her out of a crowd. As we sat, a passenger train passed over the newly constructed bridge long away in the distance, its cabin lights providing the only illumination. “It looks like a train in the sky,” my sister said. And it did appear otherworldly as if it were suspended in air, anchored by nothing as it passed through the Maryland night. I think about that image often – that train in the sky heading to who knows where crossing what would become our field of dreams. In reality, I guess that train was a means to take us anywhere and everywhere we wanted to go in life, just like the field it crossed. And late at night in the silence of the darkest part of the evening, I hear that whistle and can see that train in the sky passing, and, somehow, I’m back on that fence gazing out on life’s possibilities.

Nominations now being accepted for R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence ASHLAND – Nominations are now being accepted for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Parents, students, educators and the community-at-large are invited to nominate an outstanding teacher by visiting http://www.tcfrichmond.org/ Grantseekers/Awards/REB-Awards-forTeaching-Excellence. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 26. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer for Hanover County Public Schools, said the R.E.B. “Awards recognize

public school teachers in the metropolitan Richmond area who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance,” Whitley said. “Grants ranging from $4,000 to $12,000 each will be given to approximately 15 teachers to support professional development activities. Recipients will be required to share educational ideas and experiences with fellow teachers.” Eligibility for the award is limited to full-time classroom teachers in grades K-12 who have completed a minimum

of three years of full-time service and are employed by the public school divisions of the City of Richmond, counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico, and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The program was developed by The Community Foundation and is funded by the R.E.B. Foundation. Since its inception, $3.5 million has been awarded to over 800 public school instructors. In the last six years, 15 Hanover County Public Schools teachers have received this distinguished award, including two recipients in 2017.

Beekeeping 101 class coming to Ashland in February ASHLAND -- Ashland will be the “bee’s knees” come February as the Ashland Beekeepers Association’s annual beekeeping class returns with a four-session Beekeeping 101 class. The class will run each Monday evening, starting Feb. 12 through March 5 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Family Life Baptist Church at 206 S. Washington Hwy. in Ashland. Interest continues to grow in getting back to nature with local, homegrown foods, and beekeeping is one way to add your own raw honey to your table. North Americans tend to consider honey primarily as a sweetener, whereas most of the rest of the world sees it as an artisan food. It’s no wonder that survey results predict a 41% drop in honey production in the United States for 2017. Low-cost imported honey now accounts for 70% to 80% of the honey consumed in the U.S., according to the latest USDA figures. The course consists of lectures and

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An Ashland beekeeper inspects a hive.

demonstrations. An optional open hive demonstration

in the bee yard will be scheduled when weather permits. Tuition is $60 and includes a Simple Smart Beekeeping book, handouts, and an Ashland Beekeepers membership for 2018. Tuition is discounted if there are multiple students in the same household (one set of reference materials per household). Minor children (below age of 18) are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Class size is limited and usually fills up. The registration deadline is Feb. 8. To register, visit the website at www. ashlandvabeekeepers.org, and follow the class posting. For more information, the preferred method of contact is to email class@ashlandvabeekeepers.org or call Ronnie at 804-651-3504 and leave a message. Information submitted by Ronnie Bolton, Ashland Beekeepers Association.

Hanover Chamber of Commerce Luncheon to be held Feb. 7 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Networking Skills 2.0 will be the topic of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce New Suite Luncheon, which will be held from

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Roma at 7240 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. The workshop will address approaching new people at events, creating engaging conversation about your business, contacting people after meeting them, and further-

ing relationships past the second meeting. Farm Credit Colonial is the series title sponsor. Registration is $15 for members (early) or $25 for non-members. Lunch will be provided. Payment options are available online or on-site.

Pets of the Week

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Charlie, 503541, is a 4-year-old neutered male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Charlie is the sweetest cat. He is super-friendly. Charlie seems to have been an outdoor cat, but he is well suited to live indoors. He keeps his cage really neat and clean. He also is great with all people. Charlie will make a really great companion. Eve, 503792, is a 3-year-old female hound. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Eve is a really nice hound dog that came to the shelter as a stray earlier this month. She has a laid-back disposition and loves people. Eve loves human attention. She also seems to get along well with other dogs. Eve will make a good pet for any type of adopter. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-3656485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopta-Pet/.

Senior Law Day offered to assist low income seniors HANOVER -- The Hanover Council on Aging is partnering with Senior Connections and Williams Mullen to provide free preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives for persons over 55 or those with a disability. Individuals or couples must meet low income guidelines. Appointments are limited to 16 persons. All participants must complete and submit preliminary documents to Senior Connections in order for

paperwork to be prepared prior to the event date on March 13. Participants will be notified of the exact appointment time and location in Mechanicsville area (one-hour appointments will be scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m). Interested parties must contact Pat Giesen with Senior Connections at 804-343-3059 or email pgiesen@youraaa.org for registration forms. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Faison’s capacity, which Taylor said is at nearly tapped out. “In January, we had 15 more students in the same time the previous year at an annual cost of around $58,000 at a private specialty center,” Taylor said. “It adds up quickly.” There are currently 22 Hanover students at Faison. Special education students enrolled at private educational sites

are served at facilities around the metro area, including Faison, St. Joseph’s Villa and the Home for Boys and Girls. “We are fortunate to have specialty schools in our community,” Taylor said. In other business, county administrator Rhu Harris presented his List of Initiatives for FY2019, a precursor to his budget presentation scheduled for next month. Topping that list is the construction of the Atlee Library, a long anticipated project that is slated to begin in 2019. “We’re well into the design process and we’ve held a number of community meetings, online surveys … and our five-year CIP [Capital Improvement Plan] anticipates the construction of the Atlee Library to begin next year,” Harris said. “We would recommend that funding be part of your proposed initiatives as we go forward. Also included on the suggested priority list is the continuation of the renovation of the vacated court buildings. The Circuit Court building is well into its construction schedule and the Commissioner of Revenue, the Treasurer, Internal Audit and Finance and Management are slated to move into that building

gling teachers.” Thoburn suggested assisting struggling teachers by paying off student debt, and lightening the current 6x8 teaching schedule. “I urge you to inform our [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors of the very real consequences of falling behind in support of our teachers,” Thoburn said. “Seek to negotiate a better deal with the supervisors for our children. Aim high,” he added. Representing Together Hanover, parent Rachel Levy also addressed teacher compensation and the lack of step increases. “We support the 2% raises for teachers and the funding of much needed new staffing positions as well as the absorption of increased benefits expenses,” she said. “However, teachers haven’t seen step increases in years and the problem of salary compression is a real one. We are los-

ing veteran teachers because they can go to neighboring districts and make $8,000 to $15,000 more, even if starting salaries are comparable.” The county has provided salary increases for its employees the past four years in an effort to remain competitive in a shrinking teacher pool, but no step increases have been funded. Step increases provide compensation for employees for the number of years worked. Gill pointed out he wasn’t sure when the county last provided step increase funding for its teachers, but noted it would add a significant amount to the budget and was not possible this year. Hanover County School Board member John Axselle, Beaverdam District, said he was around when the system was in effect and pointed to a scale that often pitted one employee

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dated services and hinted the trend is likely to continue. Those falling within the federally mandated services include children and youth with disabilities that require an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) and require offsite alternative programs, as well as children who are receiving foster care services. CSA clients that require services that are not mandated are often referred by the courts, the Community Services Board or direct referral by families. State and local funding also provide services for these recipients. “The practical impact of these requirements is that the state and the locality must appropriate the full amount of funding for those children in those mandated populations,” Taylor said. Students who require services like the ones provided by the Faison School, an off-site provider that specializes in treatment and education of autistic students, can cost the county up to $70,000 per year. One indication of the increased demand is clearly displayed in

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its share of ups and downs. His son’s first German teacher left when an additional child expected in his household forced the experienced teacher to seek more compensation in another locality. The replacement lasted only three years, citing an inability to pay back student loans on her meager salary as the reason for her departure. “While I am hopeful that another German teacher can be found, I am not overly optimistic that one can be retained,” Thoburn said. “It is not in the interest of our students to have our teachers turn over so quickly.” He addressed the current proposal to raise salaries by 2%. “While I am heartened to see a pay increase for our teachers in the budget, 2% is clearly too little to retain financially strug-

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County Administrator Rhu Harris presented his annual board initiatives for FY2019 at last week’s meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Harris is expected to present the county budget next month.

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in 2019. Officials are now in the design phase for the former General District Court. Harris said it’s never too early to begin planning for a birthday bash, and Hanover County is preparing to celebrate its 300th in 2020. “We’ll be a brisk, young 300 years old,” Harris said. “We think that’s worth celebrating. This is a major milestone and we would ask that the board consider a citizen committee to work with staff and board to plan out the festivities.” Harris also suggested the county complete its Community Development software. “We are about to undertake the selection with a vendor. The new system is dedicated to making our online capabilities for our citizens much easier to use,” Harris said. Harris also urged the board to continue its commitment to a fiveyear technology plan for Hanover County Public Schools designed to upgrade infrastructure and provide laptops for teachers, and, eventually, students. “It’s important that this stays on the board’s priority list.” The board will take action on the proposed list of initiatives in April. against another regarding raises, and was burdensome to program administrators. “You had someone in Step 7 getting a bigger raise than someone in Step12, so I distinctly remember discussion among staff that became difficult because of that. It was quite a bit to manage,” Axselle said. Another problem with the step system as currently written is that raises between steps are not uniform, and could be conceived as unfair by some. “I think it would round out the picture if we had additional information on that piece,” Henry District school board member Marla Coleman said. “Certainly, every speaker here tonight has addressed the need for compensation and I am in awe of the fact that we have been consistent in the years since we have recovered from the economy,” she added. Gill assured board members he would collect that data and provide an

Superintendent to address forum in Montpelier Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

MONTPELIER – A forum featuring Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will get underway at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. Joining with the Arts and Education Center in sponsoring the event are members of the Montpelier Ruritan Club. The superintendent, school staff, principals and elected county officials will GILL update the community on the status of the school district, as well as what the future holds. Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions. For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249. estimate of how much it would cost to initiate a step increase program. Board chair Sue Dibble, South Anna District6, was clear on where she stands on the implementation of step increases. “The school board is not unlike any other business in our community,” she said. “We have to work within our means. At a point and time when we believe that we can afford it, we need to move in that direction but I don’t believe we are in a situation right now where we can afford it.” Officers from the Hanover Education Association, Hanover Council of PTAs and Hanover Professional Educators spoke at the public hearing. All endorsed the proposed budget and its intent to add eight positions to the CodeRVA Regional High School and supply all schools with a new visitor management system.

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Patriots hold off L-D challenges in sweep By Chip Knighton For The Hanover Local

MECHANICSVILLE – The jumpers weren’t falling for the Lee-Davis boys, while the layups were going down for Patrick Henry. Those factors told the story as the Patriots won 62-51 on the road Friday night. Patrick Henry (5-11) got off to a quick start and led by double digits for most of the first half before an Adonis Carroll dunk touched off a 12-3 run that brought the Confederates within six points late in the third quarter. But Devyn Coles, the Patriots’ lightning-quick junior point guard, scored the next six points to spark a 13-2 run that effectively put Lee-Davis away. Coles had 10 of his 27 points in the first quarter as Patrick Henry jumped out to a 16-5 lead with the Confederates (4-10) starting off cold from the outside. He and backcourtmate Jamel Jackson heated up again in the late stages, combining for 11 of the Patriots’ 21 fourth-quarter points to salt away the game. “We tell them every night, ‘Don’t tell yourself short. You guys are two of the best guards in the area,” said Patriots head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson. “Both of them are explosive. They played well tonight. They stuck to the game

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Left, Lee-Davis’ Adonis Carroll (33) clears the crowd for a jump shot in the Patrick Henry boys’ 62-51 victory over the host Confederates Friday. Above, Patrick Henry’s Chris Osuanah (24) forces a shot through the block attempt by Carroll.

plan and kept attacking.” Sophomore center Chris Osuanah, who spent time on the junior varsity earlier in the year, chipped in five points to solidify the interior for the undersized Patriots. But the key factor in the game was how consistently Coles and Jackson were able to join him near the rim. “We tell them to take what the defense gives them,” Anderson said. “Tonight, they gave us the paint, so we took it.” Dontae Baker led Lee-Davis

with 12 points, while Carroll, James Wallace III and Avery Fusco chipped in 10 each. But coach Chad Bishop was left to wonder what would have happened had the Confederates spent more time playing like they did near the end of the third quarter. “It’s obviously frustrating to lose a game when we played the way that we played,” LeeDavis coach Chad Bishop said. “They made some runs. They show how well they can play in spurts, but they’ve got to do it

for the entire game.” Patriot girls win in overtime Ava Smith scored six points in overtime as the Patrick Henry girls made good on a late rally to pick up a 50-42 road victory over Lee-Davis in a back-and-forth game Friday night. The Confederates (3-11) led by three in the final minute, but the Patriots pressed effectively enough to get opportunities to tie the game at the free-throw line. They continued to tighten

the screws defensively in overtime, shutting out Lee-Davis from the field and allowing just three Codie Heilig free throws. Patrick Henry standout JaBryah Havercamp had 21 points and 11 rebounds, but the Confederates held her to two points in the fourth quarter as they outscored the Patriots 11-5 to force overtime. Smith took control in the extra period and finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. “Lee-Davis did a great job taking [Havercamp] away in the

second half. It gave us a hard time to deal with that,” said Patrick Henry girls basketball head coach Phillip Cobb. “With them taking JaBryah away, Ava Smith really stepped up when we needed her at the end of the game.” Jamie Hughes had 15 rebounds for the Patriots (5-8). Heilig had 10 of her 14 points from the free-throw line. Chip Knighton can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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Jackets win scrappy contest with Randolph By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

ASHLAND – No one really stood out when RandolphMacon’s men’s basketball team hosted Randolph Saturday, but that wasn’t a bad thing. Four Yellow Jackets scored in double figures – only a point separated the leaders’ individual tallies – as they overcame a slow start and downed the visiting Wildcats 68-47 in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference Contest in Crenshaw Gymnasium. Korey Turner and Montese Adams led Randolph-Macon (13-5, 7-2 ODAC) with 11 points apiece. Grayson Midulla and Daniel Noe each scored 10 points apiece. By the time the game ended, all but three Yellow Jackets scored – and of the three who didn’t, two played two minutes or less. “Our team is so unselfish,” Turner said. “Nobody cares about scoring or who’s dominating as long as the job is geting done. That’s what this program is about – nobody walks alone.” Randolph-Macon has had a

run of slow starts of late, and Saturday’s game was no exception. The Wildcats (4-14, 1-8) led most of the first 10 minutes and closed to within two, 21-19 with 4:44 left in the first half before the Yellow Jackets finally seized control. “We’ve kept digging ourselves in a hole recently,” Turner said. “Against the good teams, we can’t do that, because good teams will put their foot on [our] throats. We’ve got to stay focused and focus on staying consistent throughout the whole game.” Randolph-Macon head coach Josh Merkel said the Wildcats forced his team to adjust on offense. “Give them some credit,” he said. “They denied some passes. They kept us on one side. They were physical in the post. “We just reminded [our team] that we needed to keep moving the ball. The ball needs to keep moving. Ball movement, player movement. Sometimes that’s all it takes. I wish we could do it right off the bat – and we will, eventually.” The Yellow Jackets’ reboot see SCRAPPY, pg. 11 

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Randolph-Macon guard Korey Turner (1) draws a foul as he pulls up for a jump shot in the Yellow Jackets’ 68-47 victory over visiting Randolph College Saturday. Turner was one of four Randolph-Macon players in double figures with 11 points.

Patrick Henry swimmers hold off Bulldogs By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Despite the scrambling January’s weather has inflicted on the Patrick Henry swim team’s schedule, the Patriots are looking to wrap their regular season up on time, and with ample time to prepare for postseason. That doesn’t mean it has been easy wrapping it up: Patrick Henry closed out last week with back-to-back make-

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up meets, first against Powhatan Friday, then against Goochland Saturday. And the Patriot swimmers continue working hard to get better. In Saturday’s match, they squared off against a wellmatched Bulldog team – especially on the girls side – and came away with a 201-129 win. “They’re a good competitive team. They match up well with us,” said Patrick Henry head swimming coach Bob Flanagan.

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“I was excited about it and looking forward to seeing the outcome.” The Patriot boys swept their events, with Paul Datovech, Mark Dinger and Ethan Spencer leading the way with four wins apiece. Dinger had two individual wins in the 200yard freestyle and 100 backstroke and was part of the winning 200 medley relay (with Brendan Fraser, Spencer and Ben Schubert) and 400 freesytle relay (with James Powell,

Dinger and Spencer) teams. Dinger and Spencer were also part of the Patriots’ winning 200 freestyle relay team with Brendan Cox and Ronny Maier. In addition to their relay wins, Dinger won the 100 freestyle and Spencer won the 500 freestyle. Claire Evko was the big winner for the Patriot girls, claiming four wins: in the 200 medley relay (with Shelby Nash, see SWIMMERS, pg. 11 

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Patrick Henry’s Paul Datovech swims to victory in 1:00.03 in the boys 100-yard backstroke in a meet with Goochland Saturday.

Teamwork pays off in win over Maroons By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

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Randolph-Macon guard Becca Arrington (4) goes up for two of her 10 points in the Yellow Jackets’ 73-43 victory over visiting Roanoke Saturday. Arrington was one of a trio of Yellow Jackets in double figures, along with Kelly Williams (26 points) and Charlotte Woods (18 points).

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Boys PATRICK HENRY — Coles 27, Jackson 10, Ailor 6, Foster 6, Brown 8, Keller 0, Shelton 0, Franke 0, Perry 0, Osuanah 5. Totals 21 17-28 62. LEE-DAVIS — Christian 4, Wallace 10, Baker 12, Keech 0, Berry 5, Fusco 10, Sparks 0, Carroll 10. Totals 18 13-19 51. P. Henry 16 11 14 21 — 62 Lee-Davis 5 12 16 18 — 51 3-point goals — PH: Coles 2, Brown; L-D: Baker, Berry.

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Patrick Henry’s Ava Smith (25) eludes the block attempt by Lee-Davis defender Corinne Leonard (32) in the Patriots’ 50-42 overtime victory over the host Confederates Friday.

Girls PATRICK HENRY — Rhodes 5, Draper 0, Miceli 0, Hughes 2, DeShazo 0, Mullins 0, Havercamp 21, Radcliffe 6, Smith 16. Totals 17 16-34 50. LEE-DAVIS — Talley 6, Sweeney 0, Huber 0, Bassett 7, Harding 3, Heller 6, Bond 3, Brooks 3, Heilig 14. Totals 10 19-33 42. P. Henry 11 11 12 5 11 — 50 Lee-Davis 9 10 9 11 3 — 42 3-point goals — L-D Bassett 2, Harding.

ASHLAND – When Randolph-Macon’s leading scorer Kelly Williams got in foul trouble late in the first quarter of the Yellow Jackets’ game against Roanoke Saturday afternoon and sat out the rest of the first half, the Yellow Jackets could have fallen apart. But that didn’t happen. Over the ensuing 11 minutes until intermission, the team pulled together, extending a two-point lead to 10 points by halftime. When Williams returned, Randolph-Macon continued its offensive roll. All but two Yellow Jackets scored in a romp that culminated in a 73-43 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory over the Maroons. “That told us as a team a whole lot about what we are capable of doing,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Carroll LaHaye. “Kelly doesn’t like to sit on the bench, and we don’t like to let her sit on the bench, and I told her, ‘Don’t worry about it. You probably won’t sit on the bench long.’ But

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started with solid free throw shooting – four by Buzz Anthony over a 30-second span – that set the Yellow Jackets off on a 12-3 run before halftime. They took a 33-22 lead into the locker room at intermission. As with the scoring, all but three Yellow Jackets came down with rebounds, with three getting five or more. In fact, one of the shortest members of the

we managed to maintain our control very, very well.” Despite the 11-minute break, Williams finished with another double-double – 26 points and 16 rebounds. Charlotte Woods finished with 15 points and 10 rebound. Among the Yellow Jackets who stepped up in Williams’ absence was Becca Arrington, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds. “We came into the game with a lot of energy, and when she went out, we just knew we had to step it up,” Arrington said. “And we did do that. We worked well off of each other.” Another freshman guard, Elise Knobloch, also stepped up, chipped in in other ways, running the point, getting four rebounds, four steals and three assists. She said their performance without Williams was a big confidence boost. “I think it builds all of our confidence because it just really helps with the team chemistry,” Knobloch said. “When she comes back in, we’re even stronger because our offense is really centered around her. So when

she’s not in, we have to learn to do well without her.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

team – freshman guard Buzz Anthony who stands at 5 feet, 11 inches – led RandolphMacon on the boards with seven rebounds. “Buzz is probably one of our biggest competitors,” Turner said. “He has a great motor, and when the ball’s in the air, he’s one of the first to go after it. … It just kind of rubs off on everybody, to keep everybody going – just that fight in that dog.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

RANDOLPH (4-14, 1-8 ODAC) — Hooper 3, Jacoby 6, Smith 0, Fields 11, Ford 5, Marshal 0, Lee 3, Lochen 0, Hinton 7, Schlick 2, Hayden 2, Goble 6, Robinson 0, VanHorn 0, Payne 2. Totals 19 6-7 47. RANDOLPH-MACON (135, 7-2) — Turner 11, Adams 11, Anthony 7, Williams 6, Midulla 10, Bays 3, Noe 10, Milton 0, Woods 3, Neeley 3, Nowell 0, Grow 0, Funderburg 4. Totals 26 11-20 68. 3-point goals — RAN: Hooper, Jacoby, Lee; R-MC: Anthony, Williams, Midulla, Bays, Noe. Halftime score: RandolphMacon 33-22.

ROANOKE (7-12, 4-6 ODAC) — McManimen 4, Harrel 18, Hassell 2, Maxwell 4, Suhr 13, Wheeler 0, Birkel 0, Livengood 0, Faison 0, Mainsah 0, Louros 2. Totals 17 7-10 43. RANDOLPH-MACON (153, 8-2) — Wisner 6, Woods 18, Wade 5, Reynolds 4, Williams 26, Arrington 10, Green 0, Zimmerman 0, Knobloch 3, Shumate 1. Totals 26 17-31 73. Roanoke 15 8 16 4 — 43 R-MC 20 13 21 19 — 73 3-point goals — ROA: Harrel 2; R-MC: Arrington 2, Wade, Knobloch.

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Melanie McAdoo and Rachel Walsh), the 200 individual medley, 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke. McAdoo also won the 200 freestyle. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 18-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 10-01, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE HANOVER COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO VA. CODE SECTION 15.2-2400 AND FOLLOWING SECTIONS, BY THE ADDITION OF NEW PORTIONS OF THE RUTLAND AND PROVIDENCE SUBDIVISIONS. THE DISTRICT IS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSESSMENT FOR FUNDING OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN THE NATURE OF RECYCLING SERVICE. THE ANNUAL TAX ASSESSMENT IS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND THE SERVICE, TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER TAX LEVIES, PAYABLE BY EACH PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AND CONSTITUTING A LIEN ON EACH PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, February 13, 2018 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 case, at which public comments will be accepted: A-5-17

SANDY HAHN, Request a Variance from Section 26-26. 1. (b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the A-1, Agricultural District, when located on a one hundred (100) foot ultimate rightof-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of one hundred (100) feet. The requested Variance is for 9.56 feet, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 90.44 feet. The property that is the subject of this request is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, consists of approximately 1.77 acre, and is located between the South line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) and the north line of Rocky Ridge Road (State Route 648) approximately 355 feet west of their intersection, located in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (GPIN 7768-278348) (PUBLIC HEARING)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, February 14, 2018, 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, at which public comments will be accepted: HANOVER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 1-17 Five Year Update An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted September 11, 2013, pursuant to Section 15.22204, 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendments will include text changes as well as changes to Comprehensive Plan maps. In general, changes to the text include: • Update population growth forecast assumptions • Update Community Facility planning based on new population growth forecasts • Addition of information from various studies, data sources and new policy initiatives • Addition of a reference to corridor alignment specifications for Atlee Station Road (Route 637) • Addition of a new section, Active and Healthy Living, with a goal of Hanover County being a community that supports the physical, social, and mental well-being of all its citizens to help create vibrant and safe places to live.

• Change the Agricultural designation to Commercial for an area on the south and west line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) between its intersection with Mile Branch Road (State Route 703) and the Goochland County Line • Change the Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre) designation to Industrial for an area north of Virginia Crane Drive (State Route 821) at its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) • Change the Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre) designation to Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre) for an area on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) east of its intersection with Meadow Drive (State Route 1120) • Enlarge the Commercial node designation at the intersections of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156), Beulah Church Road (State Route 633), Crown Hill Road (State Route 632), and Rockhill Road (State Route 619)

Major Thoroughfare Plan • Eliminate a proposed Major Collector (100-ft ROW) from Woodside Lane (Town of Ashland Road) to Interstate 95 • Eliminate a proposed Minor Collector (60-ft ROW) east of the Chickahominy River from Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) to Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) • Eliminate a proposed Minor Arterial (100-ft ROW) east of the Chickahominy River from Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Growth Management Conservation & Suburban Development Route 360) to Creighton Road (State Route 615) Plan Map • Expand the Suburban Service Area on the south and west line of Pouncey Tract Road (State Route 271) between its All other Comprehensive Plan maps have been updated to reflect intersection with Mile Branch Road (State Route 703) and existing conditions and proposed community facilities. the Goochland County Line The proposed changes are contained in the draft document dated November 16, 2017. Citizens may view the draft General Land Use Plan & Major Thoroughfare Plan Map Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, including all accompanying maps: General Land Use Plan • Density range for the Suburban General designation The office of the Hanover County Planning Department, changed from 1-4 dwelling units per acre to 1.5 to 3.5 located at the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover dwelling units per acre and the Suburban High designation Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, Monday through Friday, between changed from 4-8 dwelling units per acre to 3.5-8 the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or: dwelling units per acre • Eliminate the Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per The Hanover county website at https://www.hanovercounty. acre) designation; areas with this designation on the 2012 gov/879/Comp-Plan-Update-2017-Draft-Items General Land Use Plan map re-designated as Suburban Facebook at www.facebook.com/2017CompPlan/ General with a recommended density range of 1.5-3.5 Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning dwelling units per acre Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The changes to the Comprehensive Plan maps include amendments as recommended by the Planning Commission following a series of community meetings and work sessions. The changes to the Comprehensive Plan maps are generally summarized as follows:

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, February 15, 2018, 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-28-15(c), AM. 1-17, C FALLS II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to amend the conceptual plan for C-28-15(c), C Falls, L.L.C., et al., zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-07-4029, 778706-0802, 7787-06-0279, 7787-05-0774, 7787-161009, 7777-96-4624, 7777-86-8580, 7777-85-7641, 7777-87-3089, 7777-97-2718, 7777-98-9007 and 7777-98-4439, consisting of approximately 179.38 acres, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Holly Hill Road (State Route 713) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban Transitional (1-2 dwelling units per acre) and Suburban General (1-4 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit changes to the conceptual plan west of Holly Hill Road. The total number of dwelling units would remain at 404 units with a gross density of 2.25 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-30-05(c), AM. 1-17, KRICKOVIC & ZIEGLER, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-30-05(c), AM. 1-15, Lindsay Meadows Homeowners Association, on GPIN 8717-91-3017, consisting of approximately 1.14 acres, zoned RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions, and located on the south line of Constance Hill Lane (State Route 2090) near the terminus of the cul-de-sac HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would add Hardi-Plank exterior siding to the list of exceptions to the requirement for use of brick or stone on 50% of the exterior. (PUBLIC HEARING)

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-9-17, THE MCGURN COMPANY, INC. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fast food restaurant with a drive-through on GPIN 7787-34-0478 (part), consisting of approximately 0.82 acres, zoned M-2, Light Industrial District, and located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Greentop Center Drive (State Route 1024) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE 18-02, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-275, general requirements for signs in the business districts, to provide that general advertising signs may be permitted in the B-2, Community Business District as a Special Exception. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-03, EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARDS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-20, Conditional Uses in the A-1, Agricultural District; Section 26-21, Special Exceptions in the A-1, Agricultural District; and Section 26-36, Special Exceptions in the AR-6, Agricultural Residential District, to provide that equipment storage yards are permitted as a Special Exception in those zoning districts, and to remove provisions permitting such use in the A-1, Agricultural District as a Conditional Use as part of a commercial landscaping operation. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 18-05, STANDARDS FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-279, standards for home occupations, to provide greater flexibility on conditions related to the floor area, the number of nonresident employees, the number of required parking spaces, and the permitted vehicles for such use. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education and the Montpelier Ruritan Club will sponsor a forum featuring Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, school staff and principals, and elected officials, at 7 p.m. at 17205 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. An update on the status of the school district, as well as what the future holds, will be presented. Residents are encouraged to attend and ask questions. For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249.

Saturday, Feb. 10

The Independence Ruritan Club will host an All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit The Arc of Hanover. Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-6579.

Thursday, Feb. 15

John M. Gandy Elementary School's annual Talent Show will be held during the school day (time to be announced) and 6 p.m. All students are invited to perform. If your child is interested in participating, permission forms may be picked up in the front office, music room, or art room and are due back by Wednesday, Jan. 31. For more information, contact mellenberger@hcps.us, or whales@hcps.us. The application period for The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology is open. Trade School classes are open to rising juniors and seniors, including courses in Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, HVAC, Carpentry, and Electricity. These courses will be three credits in the 2018-2019 school year and take

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three blocks in a student’s schedule. Transportation is provided to and from THCTT and lunch will be available for students travelling for Trade School classes. Consult with the school counselor during individual academic planning meetings in January/February if interested in Trade School courses. Applications are due by Feb. 15.

Ongoing

Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christcentered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.

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 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 804789-0536. General cancer support group meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway

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leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is co-facilitated by an oncology social work navigator, registered nurse navigator and survivorship nurse practitioner.

don’t know how. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-7810338.

Wednesdays

First Tuesday

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 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: 804299-3171 or cdedischew@aol.com.

Thursdays

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.

Second Mondays

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a.m. to noon the second Monday of each month (May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12) at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Road in Mechanicsville. The WEB of Hope group, an extension of the American Red Cross, meets to knit, crochet, sew and quilt for those that need assistance. Gifts are distributed to such groups as the Pregnancy Resource Center, MCEF, Bless the Children, various Native American Reservations, etc. Participants will learn how to knit and crochet if they

Cancer caregiver support group meets from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by a Bon Secours oncology social work navigator and VCU Massey social worker. Second Tuesdays 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. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges, and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Jennifer K. Edelman, LCSW, at 804-365-4145. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

Second and fourth Tuesdays

Cancer support for men meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Cancer Resource Center in Medical Office Building 1 on the hallway leading to VCU Massey Radiation Oncology. The group is facilitated by an oncology social worker.

Second Wednesday

The Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association and the

Hanover Adult Center will host a caregiver support group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hanover Adult Center at 7231 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville. The meetings will provide an opportunity for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s to exchange coping skills and give mutual support. Co-facilitators are Vivian Bagby and Barbara Allen. For more information, call the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association chapter at 967-2580.

First Thursday

Hillcrest Baptist Church will host First Thursday Hymn Sing at 10 a.m. on the corner of U.S. 301 and Hillcrest Road. The morning will include the singing of old hymns and a snack lunch. For more information, call 804-730-1500.

Second Thursday

If gardening is your passion or hobby, consider attending the Hanover Towne Gardening Club. The Hanover Towne Garden Club meets the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Hanover Evangelical Friends Church at 6420 Mechanicsville Tpk. (back entrance) in Mechanicsville. Educational programs on a variety of gardening topics are presented monthly. Guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact hanovertownegc2@gmail.com

Thursdays

GriefShare, a Christ-centered support group to help those who have lost a loved one, will not be meeting in July and August. Those in need may call Jerry and Patsi Deans at 804-559-7622 or Brenda McEwen at 804-789-1559. The regular meetings will resume at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. Participants do not have to attend every meeting; people can drop in at any time. For more information, call 804-550-9601.