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More departments present budget needs to HCBOS By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local HANOVER — The Hanover County Board of Supervisors heard more departmental FY2019 budget details as an ongoing process continues to consider a $463.1 million proposal presented by county administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. last Wednesday. Supervisors heard from public safety and education officials. Fire/EMS, the Sheriff ’s Office and education

account for the majority of the county’s a n nu a l b u d get, but other departments t h a t perform a variHERZOG ety of imp ortant services and their annual spending plans also are under review during the budget pro-

cess. Public Utilities, Compensation and Benefits and a review of the county’s Capital Improvements Program (CIP) were on the agenda last week. Steve Herzog, director of Public Utilities, reviewed his request for FY2019 and noted that his department is basically a nonprofit company designed to service county residents. “Public Utilities operates as a self-supporting enterprise fund,” Herzog said. “User fees

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Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, from left, Canova Peterson, Sean Davis,Scott Wyatt and Wayne Hazzard review budget proposals submitted by various departments during last Wednesday’s regular meeting.

and one-time capacity fees support the operations of the

department. Public Utilities receives no general fund sup-

Hanover Idols 2018 to compete on Sunday Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Finalists chosen from about 45 contestants will be competing on Sunday in the Hanover Idols 2018 event. The live public competition is sponsored by the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. These finalists were chosen by a panel of judges who spent an entertaining afternoon listening to the singers and then deciding which singers will go on to the finals. The finalists will compete in an entertaining program that will take place at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center on March 4. The Hanover Junior Idols’ Program will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the Hanover Idols (Adult) competition will be held at 7 p.m. 2016 Hanover Idol RaeLyn

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Finalists practice Hanover Idols perferformace. Sydney Johnson is in the Adult Hanover Idols’ competition. Ben Overby is in the Hanover Junior Idols.

McMillion and 2016 Hanover Junior Idol Anisah Abdullah will perform at the 2018 Competition. Tickets, which are $10, will be available at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. You may purchase tickets online

at www.hanoverarts.org, in person at the Center, or by calling 804-798-2728. Cash, check or credit cards. A group rate incentive will also be offered (purchase 10 tickets, and get the 11th for free).

Doors open 1/2-hour before show time and any available tickets will be sold then. Hanover Idol Finalists: Adults: Julia Kinder, Karis Adam, Jason Call, Annie Duncan, Meredith Elliot, Faith Gitchell, Alena Hicks, Sydney Johnson, Kennedy O’Hanley, Roger Reynolds, James Watson and Lisa Williams. Runner-up is Ella Lauritzen. Juniors: Rebekah Blackburn, Autumn Just, Iris Leffler, Sophie Lynn, Ben Overby, Samantha Slopey, Molly Strange-Boston, Savannah Whitley, Layla Morris, Nicholas Bannon, Madison Cox and Lauren Moncure. Runner-up is Daniella Macklin-Soto. For more information, contact Lorie Foley at 804-339-6175 or Sue Watson at 804-402-0296. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a nonprofit organization.

port.” see BUDGET, pg. 5

Gill discusses safety, security after shooting (Editor’s note: In the wake of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, released the following statement on Feb. 21.) Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, Last week, our nation witnessed yet another senseless tragedy at a Florida high school where innocent lives were lost. We continue to extend our deepest condolences and sincerest prayers to the families and friends of the victims, as well as the entire Parkland comsee SAFETY, pg. 12

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Registration open for Senior Citizens Police Academy Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will be hosting its 11th annual Senior Citizens Police Academy from 9 a.m. to noon every Thursday from April 12 through June 21, at the Montpelier Community Center at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane. There will be no cost for the participants. Class size will be limited to the first 30 seniors who register. The program will be available to seniors 55 years of age or older who are residents, business owners, or county employees. Applicants also must be willing to submit to a background check. Sgt. James R. Cooper, public information officer, said, “This academy is designed to give participants an inside

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Members of the 10th class of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Senior Citizens Police Academy gathered for a photo.

look into law enforcement with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. “The training will consist of a variety of law enforcement topics as well as pro-active crime prevention presentations, which will give seniors a better understanding of what members of the Sheriff ’s Office do

on a daily basis,” he said. “The goal of the academy is to develop productive relationships with the seniors in our community and for the seniors to develop a better understanding of law enforcement,” he added. Interested seniors are urged to download an application

at http://www.hanoversheriff. com/199/Senior-CitizensPolice-Academy or contact Deputy Jim McLaughlin at 804365-6110 for an application or additional information. The application needs to be notarized. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 16.

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DOSWELL -- Specialists from Virginia Tech and local agencies will be conducting the Eastern Virginia Forage Conference, beginning at 8:30 a.m., on Friday, March 9, at the Doswell Ruritan Hall at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. Specialists from NRCS, Virginia Tech and the Virginia Cooperative Extension will discuss maximizing annual forage production, forage for livestock that increases wildlife, converting pastures to summer perennials, renovating pastures with annuals, & controlling weeds. In addition, the trade show will allow you to speak with

vendors about their products and services. Participants will receive two Continuing Education Credits for Nutrient Management. To register for this event, go to https://hanover.ext.vt.edu/ or call or email the Hanover Extension office at 804-7524310 or lmaxey-nay@vt.edu. The registration fee is $10 per person. Send the registration fee to: Virginia Cooperative Extension, 13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland, VA 23005. Make checks payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate, call 804-752-4310 by March 2.

SHERIFFâ€™S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Darva Glade, Mechanicsville.

Feb 3

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 6000 block of Ironworks Court, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 5

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 16200 block of Washington Highway/ Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7200 block of Chestnut Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 4

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8300 block of Rollins Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 12200 block of North Oaks Driver, Ashland. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville. Damage to a vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 7000 block of Ann Cabell Court, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 5100 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Ann Cabell Lane, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 11300 block of Hanover Avenue, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Stags Leap Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10400 block of Rapidan Way, Ashland.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Simple assault was reported in the 200 block of Randolph Street, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Old Keeton Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8300 block of Oxfordshire Place, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 11400 block of Haltonshire Way, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Meadowbridge Road/Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

in the 8200 block of LeeDavis Road, Mechanicsville.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 14200 block of Verdon Road.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 5500 block of Pole Green Road.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9000 block of Westone Road.

Feb. 7

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6000 block of Ironworks Court.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7000 block of Jackson Arch Drive.

Obtaining money/etc., by false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10300 block of Colonial Estates Lane.

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and battery of a family member was reported in the 5500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Feb. 8

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane. Assault and battery of a family member, third

offense, was reporte din the 10300 block of Brickerton Drive.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 4900 block of Hanover Meadow Drive.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7900 block of Meadow Drive.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8000 block of Bell Creek Road.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Caleb Drive, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 6

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 10000 block of Brickerton Drive/ Shawns Grove Place, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8300 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals C. GARLAND CHILDRESS C. Garland Childress, 86, of Rockville, entered into rest on Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents and 11 siblings. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Gloria; daughter, Rhonda Childress; three sisters, Roberta Smith, Jane Melton and Rose McLendon; devoted cousins, Margaret Harris, Jessie Stewardson, Frances Nuckols, Julia White and Susie Grant; and numerous loving CHILDRESS nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Westport Healthcare Center.

KATHERINE S. COUNTS Katherine S. Counts, 83, of Rockville, passed peacefully on February 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William â€œBillâ€? Everett Counts III; and her daughter, Patty Counts. Katherine retired from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield with 20 years of service. She was a member of the Berea Baptist Church and Order of The Eastern Star. Katherine is survived by her children, Sandy Nye (Kevin), Susan Lawver (Wayne), Joe Counts (Pam) and Eddie Counts; grandchildren, Max Nye (Jamie), Sam Nye, Cole Nye, Alex Lawver, Cassidy Lawver, Wayne Lawver Jr., Betsey Cremin (Patrick) and Brandt Counts; great-grandchildren, Charlie, Kevin, Sam, Molly and Will; sister, Betty Isaacs; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018, at Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Road in Rockville. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children at 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

HERBERT DAVID Herbert Karl David, 97, of Ashland, died

peacefully on February 22, 2018. He was born in the city of Waldenburg in the eastern German province of Silesia on March 22, 1920. He served as a radar operator in the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during World War II, stationed in the Channel Islands, where he was taken prisoner of war by the British after hostilities ended in 1945. In 1944, he had taken leave to marry Christa Suessenbach, his wife of 66 years, until she died in 2010. Their families had been expelled from their homes when Silesia was lost to Poland in 1945. When he returned from captivity in 1947, they began a new life for themselves, first DAVID in what became West Germany, and then from 1952 on in the United States, where they raised their three sons, Karl, Norbert and Eric David. Herbert David worked for Reynolds Metals Company in accounting and financial planning for 30 years, moving the family twice from St. Louis, Missouri, to Richmond and back in the process. He was a hard-working, conscientious and devoted family man. His last years were brightened by the company of his granddaughters, Stefanie and Christa, and his great-granddaughter, Laney, in whom he took great delight. He always welcomed the opportunity to share his experiences in Germany and during the war with people he met. He was preceded in death by his brother, Karl, killed at Demjansk on the Russian front in 1942, and brother, Lothar, who survived American captivity and barely escaped being sent to the Soviet Union in 1945, and who died in Boston in 2017. He is survived by his sister, Johanna, still living in Boston; a niece, Marilyn, in Hammond, Indiana, a niece, Sabine, in Fort Collins, Colorado, and a niece, Freia, in Boston. There will be a private service for the family. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.

RENE HURST Rene Hurst, 53, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord February 17, 2018. She is survived by her daughters, Niki Mourtzakis (Nicholas) and their children, Madison and Chloe, Holly Williamson (Randy) and their sons, Jacoby, Cameron and Connor; and her son, Jesse Hurst; sister, Stefanie Jones Doran (Mike); brother, Scott Jones (Jessie); and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,

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cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Hilton Jones. Rene loved styling hair, decorating cakes, cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. A celebration of her life was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 23, at First Baptist Church, Ashland. The family received friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 800 Thompson Street, Ashland, Va. 23005.

J. WAYNE LANCASTER J. Wayne Lancaster, 82, of Powhatan, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Connie; children, Diana Lancaster of Texas, Joe Lancaster (Davina), Annette Arrington (Linwood), both of Powhatan, and Debbie Payne (Roy) of Goochland; eight grandchildren, Ellie, Layne, Cory, Ross, Okie, Daniel, Jessie and Chris; 10 great-grandchildren, Zadie, McKayla, Mitchell, Glenn, Chase, Mason, Jordan, Madison, Caylen and Colton; brother, Donnie Lancaster LANCASTER (Pat) of Powhatan; sister, JoAnn Arnette of Ashland. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday in the Powhatan Mennonite Church at 3540 Old Buckingham Road in Powhatan. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018, in the Powhatan Community Center. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com.

ALICE HOLLAND MATHEWS Alice Holland Mathews, 87, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at her home. Survivors include two sons, William Mark (Lisa) and Todd (Shirley); three grandsons, JT, Jacob and Andy; two granddaughters, Cheyenne and Savannah; greatgranddaughters, Hayden, Aurora and Krista; three sisters, Doris, Judy and Charlotte; one brother, Billy; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon o at Lacy Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. n Friday, February 23, 2018, at Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. Lacy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at lacyfh.com.

WILLIAM MAUNEY William Lawrence Mauney, 79, of Henrico, formerly of Ashland, passed away on February 22, 2018. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Joyce Brown, Sarah Duncan and Norma Draucker; and brother, James Thomas Mauney. Bill worked as Campus Safety Officer at Randolph-Macon College for a number of years. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Bill was a mason for over 25 years with the Hatcher Cole Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Lois Mauney; daughter, Debbie Barbee; stepson, Carl William Milburn Jr. (Judy); grandchildren, Michelle, Melissa and Matthew; and brother, Bobby Mauney (Rosie). The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today MAUNEY (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Discovery United Methodist Church, 13000 Gayton Rd., Richmond, VA 23233.

JERRY SHORT Jerry Wayne Short, 68, of Ashland, passed away on February 23, 2018. Jerry was the son of the late Hazel and General Short. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Short; and brother, Bue Short. He is survived by his children, Diana Buie (Hugh), Timmy Short, Mark Short (Barbara), Travis Short (Stephanie) and Chrissy Short; grandsons, Jonathan, Christopher, Robert, Eric and Austin; granddaughters, Kayla, Kassidi, Courtney, Jessie, Holley, Megan, Little Courtney and Kaylee; greatgrandchildren, Blayden and Haylee; brothers, Leonard, Roger, Ricky and Bruce; sisters, Sissy, Sharon, Lisa and Donna; SHORT and 20 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) at the Hanover Baptist Church at 11239 Cedar Lane in Glen Allen. see OBITUARIES, pg. 7

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Both operating and personnel are up slightly for the department, but debt service continues to decrease. The department’s $21 million budget has remained steady for the past several years. The department’s CIP is comprised of two major categories, expansion and enhancement projects and renewal and replacement needs. Herzog proposed a 2.5 percent increase in residential water and sewer rates, a rate that raises average user fees by about $3.12 each bi-monthly billing cycle. There are no capacity fee increases, and the county will no longer supply

well testing for its residents since those services are commercially available in the area. Revenues also are down, at the rate of about $2 million annually, mostly due to a decrease in new customers and the closing of the Bear Island

adjustment. Budget director Shelly Wright updated the board on the FY2019-23 CPI contained in the proposed budget. A major chunk of the plan is dedicated to funding for road improvements and parks

“stable growth.” Most of the collected revenues are used to fund education and personnel. Supervisors continue their consideration of the new budget through March and a public hearing is scheduled for April 4, with adoption of the proposal slated for April 11.

The County of Hanover, Virginia proposes to increase real property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by 2.68 percent.

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Financial Services, provided updates on revenue and fiveyear projections. Both real estate, personal property and sales tax revenues continue to increase. The five-year projections include no increase in real estate tax rates and anticipates

HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

Jacob Sumner, director for Financial Services, updated the supervisors on revenue and five-year products.

Janet Lawson, above, director of Human Resources, and Shelly Wright, budget director, updated the Hanover County Board of Supervisors on issues associated with the budget proposals.

replacement of the aging burn building, and an upgrade to the Sheriff ’s Office firing range. The plan also provides funds for the county’s technological needs, including the school system’s current fiveyear upgrade plan. Jacob Sumner, director of

plant near Ashland. Herzog assured board members the budget accounts for the Bear Island loss and the possibility of a new client reopening that facility. Janet Lawson, director of Human Resources, provided an update on compensation and benefits contained in the proposed budget. Like most localities, Hanover is experiencing an increase in health care costs for its employees. Lawson also reported that salary increases nationally average about 3 percent. Her department conducts yearly benchmark reviews, and positions that fall below the metro average by 2.5 or greater, a pay grade increase is suggested. In 2019, 31 positions will receive pay grade changes due to the benchmarks. Salary compression is still an issue, but funding is not available to support a merit increase and a compression

and libraries. Road projects account for 34 percent of the five-year CIP. The five-year plan calls for two new libraries at Atlee and Montpelier (FY2021) and two new parks, one in the eastern portion of the county and one in the west. A community center also is planned. The CIP also provides funds for facilities improvements like the ongoing courthouse renovation project that will provide new homes for several county departments. They include the Treasurer, Commissioner of the Revenue and the Finance Department, freeing up space in the Wickham Building. The former district court building also will be renovated under the five-year plan, providing more office space for county departments and services. The CIP also funds new air packs for firefighters, the

2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.79 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the “lowered tax rate.” 3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Hanover proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.81 per $100 of assessed value. This is the same as the 2017 tax rate. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.02 per $100, or 2.5 percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.” Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the County of Hanover will increase 5.1% from that of last year. The General Fund budget is increasing by 4.6% from the fiscal year 2018 budget. A Public Hearing on the increase and the proposed tax rate listed above will be held on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 7:15 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. Persons wishing to comment on the proposals described in this notice may appear at the stated time and place to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors. Related information is available for public inspection any regular working day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Office of the County Administrator, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, phone number (804) 365-6005. 705080-01

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Road trip made time to learn more about King By Laura McFarland Richmond Suburan News

he world is so unpredictable, and the way we react to it makes it sometimes seem even more erratic. One day something can make you cry in sadness; another day it can be a source of strength. This month, as the nation celebrates Black History Month, I had just such an experience. It started the weekend before last. After finishing work on Friday, I packed up the car and drove down to North Carolina to spend time with two wonderful women I have known for several years. Upon arriving, when they met me at my car to help retrieve my stuff, one noticed I had been crying. She asked me what was wrong. I simply told her, “Martin Luther King Jr. died.”

And do you know what she said? “Were you listening to one of your podcasts?” Bingo. On the drive down, one of the topics I chose for the drive was the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast on the Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike of 1968. I knew of the strike but wasn’t familiar with many details. I definitely knew that it often is overshadowed by the assassination of Dr. King, who was in Memphis, Tennessee, that spring to help the sanitation workers in their quest for better safety standards, a decent wage and recognition of their union. It’s been just over 50 years since that strike began – the result of years of neglect and abuse of black employees that culminated with the death of two sanitation workers, Echol Cole and Robert Walker, who were crushed to death by a malfunctioning garbage truck while seeking shelter from the rain.

Dr. King visited Memphis a few times during the strike before his final visit. Ahead of a march that was planned for April 5, he gave a speech on April 3 now known as the “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” It’s a long and varied speech that covers many topics but keeps coming back to a few main points. One was that the people of Memphis needed to stand behind the sanitation workers in action as well as in talk. Another point was that — despite the dangers he had faced in the past and the very real threats to his life — Dr. King was exactly when and where he wanted to be. At the end of his speech, you can hear in his words that he had doubts he would live long enough to see the fulfillment of this fight for justice for people of color in the United States: “We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But see KING, pg. 12

It may be the same language, but there’s a generation gap By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local While recently traveling the interstate, the rain almost made it impossible to see the road, and I quickly realized that speed limits are just that. I slowed down as the hurried travelers zoomed by, paying no attention to the wet roads and hazardous conditions. I had three children in my car, so a reduction in speed seemed like the prudent thing to do, but my kids immediately questioned the reduced speed.

I explained that driving on a wet road is precarious, and, no sooner than I said it, a car slid to the shoulder, barely escaping a serious accident or injury. “Whoa, Nellie!” I yelled as I watched the incident. “What does that mean?” one of my kids asked with a familiar clueless expression. I tried to think where the expression came from, and, after some thought, I remembered what I thought to be its origin. Explaining was even more difficult as I tried to describe an old television show starring Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. That discussion was even

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more puzzling to them, and I quickly noticed that look on their face that immediately screams alien language alert. At first, I thought Nellie may have been the Cowboy King’s horse, but I soon remembered that his trusty old Trigger claimed that moniker. To, I’m sure, no one’s surprise, they hadn’t heard of a single one of these things, right down to Roy’s German Shepherd Bullet. The whole episode made me think a few things. Firstly, people in their 60s shouldn’t have see SAME pg. 7

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March 3 Chickahominy Baptist Association will present “A Celebration of Christian Arts” featuring “The Soul Seekers of Mechanicsville” from 3 to 5 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville. The concert, also featuring “Unity In Worship” New Chestnut Baptist Church and Christian Art Expressions will benefit The Health & Wellness Division.

March 10 An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast will be hosted by Independence Ruritan Club from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. at 14033 Independence Rd. in Ashland. The event will benefit Hanover Safe Place. 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, off Route 54. For more information, call 804-798-6579.

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 Christ-centered 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.

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February and March events at R-MC announced HCPS residency Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND – Kathryn DiPasqua, marketing generalist at Randolph-Macon College, has released the schedule of events for February and March at the Ashland school. Feb. 28 to March 30 -- Jeremy Witt: An Exhibition of Photography March 5 -- “Was Your Mom a

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Interment will follow in Kenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at nelsenashland.com.

JOHN STANSBURY John L. “Lauren” Stansbury IV, 44, of Rockville, passed away on February 16, 2018, following a courageous and inspiring 8-month battle with, as he called it, “the cancer.” Raised in Rockville, Lauren had a country childhood riding in the back of pick-up trucks, using a jonboat to cross the driveway when the crick rose, and going STANSBURY to church, which firmly grounded him as a man of faith. He graduated from Patrick Henry High

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small kids. For one thing, there’s a generational gap that is clearly demonstrated in the language. And the way things were expressed in the 1950s is a far cry from the way kids talk today. I could think of a thousand examples of things I talk about that have no meaning to anyone under the age of 35. They have no idea what hanging up a phone really means, or why aluminum

will examine the ways in which the feminist movement of the 1970s spread in cities that were far from the movement’s intellectual center. Blair uncovers the ways in which women of many races, from across the partisan political spectrum, came to embrace the movement’s ideals of equalFeminist?” 7 p.m. Brock Commons, Dollar ity for women and worked to implement Tree Room. Melissa Estes Blair, assistant those ideas in their communities. Women’s professor of history at Auburn University, Studies Lecture Series event.

School with honors, a legacy of trouble he didn’t get caught for, and a girlfriend who would become his wife. An English and Philosophy double major at the College of William & Mary, he once earned an A in Ethics after attending class only one time. During school, he made incredible friends, sharpened his wit, and became known to his Theta Delta Chi fraternity brothers as “Cutbait” because he was so small. Having been on the job since his earliest memories, Lauren joined the family business as the 5th generation of W.R. Stansbury & Bro. Painting & Decorating. Drawing on 110 years of experience, he took great pride in his work as a craftsman, taking care of countless homes, including some of the finest and most historic in the Richmond area. His customers were as devoted to Lauren as he was to them, often entrusting him with their house keys to come and go as needed. Lauren married his wife of 18 years, Heidi Werner Stansbury in May 1999, on the 7th anniversary of their first date. They lived in the Dumbarton area of Henrico for much of that time, renovating their first home with great care. He was blessed with three amazing sons, Linus (14), Zane

(10) and Ridge (4). Lauren shared his love of the great outdoors with his boys, teaching them the peace that comes from being on the water. He was happiest when kayaking, fishing, camping, tending a wood-burning fire, spending time in New Orleans, listening to music or Howard Stern, raising a glass (well, several) with friends, throwing a great party, and simply spending time with his wife, boys, large extended family, and dear friends. His passion for sports included the New Orleans Saints, New York Yankees, Syracuse basketball, and watching his boys at soccer, baseball, basketball and wrestling. He couldn’t stand wallpaper, bad food, and waiting for his wife to get ready to leave for the river. When the National Park Service began requiring driving permits at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, he wove a tapestry of obscenity so thick it might have harmed the habitat of endangered piping plovers more than the 4x4 vehicles driving on the beach. Lauren was quick to extend his hand to help anyone in need, kneel to talk with a child, and instruct others in the right way to do important tasks like frying bacon and

foil is Reynolds Wrap. It’s scary to think that they don’t know what I’m saying about 50 percent of the time, or perhaps reassuring to know they don’t. But, thinking back, that aforementioned expression on the face must be somewhat akin to what I looked like when my grandmother would become frustrated with an object and exclaim, “This thing ain’t worth a Continental!” Now, I never knew exactly what that expression meant, but I always associated it with something that didn’t work,

or had no value. I now know it refers to American currency issued in Colonial times and during the Revolutionary War that quickly became worthless. In any case, it’s a phrase seldom to never heard anymore, just like some of the sayings I use around my children. We arrived home safely but the rain continued as we parked and gathered for the walk to the front door. “It’s raining hard, so let’s get going without a lot of ceremony,” I said. They all just giggled.

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requirements listed

ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is issuing a reminder of residency requirements and policy to parents and guardians who recently may have moved or changed their address. If a change in the bona fide legal residence occurs, it is the responsibility of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to notify the school immediately. Parents/legal guardians should provide the schools in which their children attend three proofs of residency upon a change of address. Proof of residence shall include: One of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: a sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser), a deed, a current mortgage statement from the lender, or a signed, current lease; and Two of the follow-

ing, which must reflect the resident’s name, physical mailing address, and service address: a current bill for land-line telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/ oil, or electricity service; a voter registration card; a current automobile registration card; a W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year; a combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes paid within the current year; bank statements, medical bills, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months. The school division will accept only original documents for proof of residence. Copies of all documents presented for proof of residence will be retained in the student’s cumulative file as part of the student’s enrollment documentation. For more information, contact the school registrar. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, Hanover County Public Schools.

Nancy Hugo to speak about Trolley Line trail on March 7 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Nancy Hugo will discuss the Trolley Line trail, “One Wild Mile: The History and Natural Beauty of the Ashland Trolley Line,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at the Ashland Library. NANCY HUGO The Ashland Museum The event is free of charge and the Ashland Library are and open to the public. partnering for the program.

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R-MC women win ODAC championship By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – As it prepared for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference basketball championships, Randolph-Macon’s women knew one thing: They wanted another shot at Emory & Henry. Sunday, in the ODAC final at Salem Civic Center, they got it. And anyone watching, listening to or otherwise keeping up with the game online were rewarded with a seesaw battle from the start. The Yellow Jackets were even more rewarded – with the title after they stung the Wasps with four points in the final 52 seconds to claim a 72-68 win. They earned the ODAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III women’s basketball tournament. The Yellow Jackets will host the first two rounds, with the first-round games to be played Friday in Crenshaw Gymnasium. Other teams in the Ashland Regional are Christopher Newport, Valley Forge and Haverford. The exact bracket was to be announced after this edition went to press. Randolph-Macon led 68-62 with 1:44 left in the game before Emory & Henry rallied to tie the game at 68-all with 52 seconds on the clock. Two timeouts and a layup and two free throws by guard Jayla Wade later, the Yellow Jackets

catch up. The team that was behind before would go ahead, then the other team would have to catch up.” Time had almost expired before Randolph-Macon’s impending victory became clear. “At 1.6 seconds left in the game, … Emory & Henry turned [the ball] over after three opportunities to tie it,” LaHaye said. “We got the ball inbounds and they fouled Jayla right away. She went to the freethrow line and scored and put it to a two-possession game.” Success at the foul line was one of the key factors getting the Yellow Jackets to, much less winning, the final. RandolphMacon has struggled with free-throw shooting all season. But it proved a strength in their 65-62 semifinal win over Virginia Wesleyan as well as against Emory & Henry. “Our free throws, they were rough at the beginning [of the season],” said sophomore forward Kelly Williams. “We’ve practiced them so much.” Williams shot 11-of-14 from the line in the final, and she shot 15-of-23 in the semifinal. She went through the ODAC tournament with three straight Dave Lawrence/The Local double-doubles, finishing with Randolph-Macon forward Kelly Williams (50) slips through the Virginia Wesleyan defense for a basket in the Yellow Jackets’ 65-62 31 points and 20 rebounds win over the Marlins in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference women’s basketball semifinal Saturday. against Emory & Henry and were getting ready to ceremoni- least for people to sit there and said Randolph-Macon head great teams – quality teams – with 29 points and 16 rebounds ally cut down the net. watch, and it certainly was a women’s basketball coach going at it. … One team would “It was a great game, at great game for me to coach,” Carroll LaHaye. “It was just two get up, the other team would see ODAC, pg. 9

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Last-second shot gives Eastern View win over PH today from Anias Saunders, who got his 1,000th point last year. That shows community and that even though he’s at Radford University playing for the Highlanders, he could take time to remember his hometown.” Relaxed, he and his teammates dug in for the fight, taking leads at times and looking up to Patrick Henry other times. Eastern View led 21-17 after the first period and 36-34 at the half. The Patriots came out fired up after the half and led 50-45 midway through the third period, but Hunter scored on another trey and a put-back of his own miss to enter the final frame with his team down two points, 54-52. Blake Leake opened the fourth with back-to-back 3s and Eastern View took a 65-60 advantage with 1:48 left in the game. The Patriots fouled to stay close and when Hunter missed the back door of a 1-and-1, it set up Coles’ game-tying score. Then came Hunter’s buzzerbeater. “Finally get the points, was a

relief,” Hunter said. James Jackson and Josh Shelton added 19 and 14 points, respectively for Patrick Henry. Leake added 15 points for the Cyclones while Veaney had 12 points and Zion Clark, 10.

Teal Reynolds likewise had 14 points against the Eagles. Continued from pg. 8 Kelsey Wisner scored 13 in the Yellow Jackets semifinal win against the Marlins. She had over the Marlins. 19 points and 24 rebounds in a 76-59 quarterfinal win over Yellow Jacket men fall early SALEM – RandolphBridgewater Thursday. Forward Charlotte Woods Macon’s men’s basketball team had 13 rebounds in the final often struggled throughout against the Wasps and 16 in the season to keep opponents the quarterfinal win over the down in the second half. Most Eagles. She turned in another of the time, the Yellow Jackets double-double with 11 points found ways to stay on top at the and 10 rebounds in the semifi- end of regulation time. But Friday, in an ODAC nal against Virginia Wesleyan. Wade finished with 13 quarterfinal against Eastern points against Emory & Mennonite, a Randolph-Macon Henry. She also scored 14 second-half swoon proved points against Bridgewater. fatal. Despite building up a

15-point lead with 13:09 left in the game, the Yellow Jacket offense stalled and the Royals chipped away, eventually overtaking Randolph Macon for a 58-56 win. In the decisive rally, Eastern Mennonite – led by Maleke Jones with a game-high 22 points – outscored the Yellow Jackets 20-4. Isaiah HarrisWinn finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds for the Royals, who beat Randolph-Macon on the boards 36-27. Buzz Anthony led the Yellow Jackets with 11 points. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Chuck Jackson For the Star-Exponent CULPEPER – D’Ago Hunter has waited a long time to score his 1,000th-career point and when it finally came late in Monday night’s Class 4B regional boys’ basketball game between his host Eastern View Cyclones and Patrick Henry, the senior point guard felt a sense of relief. Like he could forget the pressure and play his game – one where he could dish to teammates who might have a better shot – or the undersized kid with a big heart could pull back for a 3-pointer or drive to the hoop for an acrobatic layup or a foul and trip to the free throw line. He got his share of points, 26 in all to lead both teams, but his final basket meant more to him than the one that made him the second boy and third Eastern View player to reach 1,000 points in the school’s decade-long history. Devyn Coles, the Patriots’ point leader with 23 points, hit a bank-jumper with 26 seconds left to tie the game 68-68. His coach called time and when play resumed Hunter led the ball up court and waited. He finally made his move and with two seconds left, jumped several feet skyward and released his shot.

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Eastern View’s D’Ago Hunter crossed the 1,000-career-point threshold Monday night in the Cyclone’s Region 4B first-round game against Patrick Henry, but his most important points of the night came at the end of the game when he launched this buzzer-beater for the win.

Swish! The fans went wild cheering Hunter on with the familiar chant “D’Ago, D’Ago and the Cyclones escaped with a 70-68 win over a team that ends its season with a 7-16 record. “I missed a game-ending shot earlier in the season and I told my teammates if I ever had the opportunity again, I would work harder to make sure we didn’t have the same results,” Hunter said. “I’m glad we won.” Hunter who came into the game needing five points for

his elusive plateau, got fouled in the paint and scored two free throws to cut his need to three points and gave his team an early 6-6 tie. The Cyclones took their first lead, 8-6 on a Hunter-toJalen Veaney no-look bounce pass for a layup and two more Hunter free throws with 1:19 left in the first quarter made it a 15-14 Patrick Henry lead. Then after two Patriot turnovers Hunter got the shot he’d been waiting for. The 3-pointer near the top of the key went in

Patriot runners excel at state meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – Patrick Henry sent a relatively small contingent to the Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor track and field championships at Roanoke College Friday and Saturday, but the Patriot athletes made the most of the

opportunities they had. “We’ve been pretty good – some great performances with some great PRs,” said Patrick Henry head coach Scott Brown. “Emmy Joyce took a lot of time off her [3,200 run]. Her sister Caroline did an awesome job in the 500 today. She PRed, took two and a half seconds off [her best]. Noah Campbell finished

fifth in the boys 3,200. He was excited there.” One of the best Patriot performances came from the girls 1,600 relay team. Despite running in a slower heat, Caroline Joyce, Alycia Richardson, Hailey Draper and Victoria Watts finished fifth, beating their season-best time by three seconds, 4:15.01 to 4:18.13.

and referees halted play while Hunter received a poster and the game ball. “We did things early trying to help D’Ago get there,” Eastern View head coach Patrick Thornhill said. “Everyone was rooting for him tonight. We got a text earlier

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Caroline ends girls’ season MILFORD – Patrick Henry’s girls’ fell to host Caroline, 50-41 in the first round of the Region 4B tournament on Feb. 19. The Patriots held a four-point lead at intermission, but Caroline responded with an 18-6 run in the third quarter gave them an eight-point advantage entering the final stanza. Senior forward Devynn Mauck paced the Cavaliers with 14 points, while senior guard NyAsia Brown added nine. Patrick Henry had two players in double figures. Freshman Ava Smith led the Patriots with a game-high 16 points. Junior JaBryah Haverkamp contributed 11 points. RSN correspondent Andrew Blair contributed to this report. Chuck Jackson can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, March 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: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM

the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.49 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

CUP-1-18, CHRISTOPHER W. HARVEY Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.4 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit used automobile sales on GPINs 8704-830911 and 8704-73-9878, consisting of approximately 0.43 acres (CUP area is limited to 0.3 acres), zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the west line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 170 feet north of its intersection with Elm Drive (State Route REZONINGS 1108) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use C-31-06(c), AM. 1-18, ARLENE AND FRED SAUNDERS Plan Map as Mixed Use (High Commercial/Low Residential). Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual (PUBLIC HEARING) plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-31-06(c), Mary Wells, on GPIN 7841-29-6289, consisting ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS of 5.4 acres, zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, and located on the east line of Scotchtown ORDINANCE 18-03, EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARDS Road (State Route 621) approximately 0.28 miles south of AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, its intersection with Three Oaks Lane (State Route 1030) in Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-20, Conditional the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The proposed Uses in the A-1 Agricultural District; to remove the zoning amendment would amend the cash proffer and limitation in the A-1 District regulations which provide that modify the location of the proffered driveway. (PUBLIC a contractor’s equipment storage yard is allowed only as HEARING) part of a commercial landscaping operation as is currently allowed, and to allow contractor’s equipment storage yards with a Conditional Use Permit in the A-1 District as a C-14-17(c), PEARL J. HARRIS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to principal or accessory use. RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on (PUBLIC HEARING) GPIN 7788-97-7837, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre, and located at the southwest corner of the intersection ORDINANCE 18-04, PLACES OF WORSHIP of Johnson Town Road (State Route 755) and Ashcake AN ORDINANCE to amend the provisions of the Hanover Road (State Route 657) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, related to the DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the location of, and other regulations applicable to, places of General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 worship, as follows: units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would 1. By amending Section 26-6, to provide a permit the creation of one (1) building lot for a gross density deﬁnition of “place of worship”; of two (2) dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) 2. By amending Section 26-18 and Section 26-33, to provide that places of worship are permitted by right in the A-1 Agricultural District and the AR-6 C-27-17(c), STEPHANIE W. ROEDER AND DEBORAH S. BAIRD Agricultural Residential District on parcels or lots Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to that are (a) two (2) acres or greater in size and (b) AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, not located within recorded subdivisions containing on GPIN 8735-18-9556, consisting of approximately 4.98 three or more lots; acres, and located on the south line of Pole Green Road (State Route 627) approximately 0.30 miles east of its 3. By amending Section 26-20 to provide that places intersection with Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615) in of worship are permitted on parcels or lots less than The Hanover County Planning Commission has scheduled a Work Session at 6:00 P.M. and Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. to review the proposed FY 2019 through FY 2023 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), as recommended by the County Administrator, and to consider adoption of a resolution setting forth the Planning Commission’s recommendations concerning the CIP. (PUBLIC HEARING)

two (2) acres in size, or in recorded subdivisions containing three or more lots, in the A-1 Agricultural District with a Conditional Use Permit; 4. By amending Section 26-35 to provide that places of worship are permitted in a recorded subdivision of three (3) or more lots in the AR-6 Agricultural Residential District with a Conditional Use Permit; 5. By amending Section 26-45 to provide that places of worship are permitted in the RC Rural Conservation District with a Conditional Use Permit; 6. By amending Section 26-88, to clarify that places of worship are permitted in the MX Mixed Use District with a Conditional Use Permit; 7. By amending Section 26-107 and Section 26-110, to provide that places of worship are permitted by right in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District and, by reference, in the B-2 Community Business District, the B-3 General Business District, and the OS Office/ Service District; 8. By amending Section 26-163, Section 26165, Section 26-172, Section 26-174, and Section 26-183, to provide that places of worship shall only be permitted in the M-1 Limited Industrial District, the M-2 Light Industrial District, and the M-3 Heavy Industrial District with a Conditional Use Permit; and 9. By amending Section 26-24, lot size requirements in the A-1 District; Section 26-39, density requirements and lot size requirements in the AR-6 District; Section 26-59, conditional uses in the RS, Single-Family Residential District; Section 26-72, conditional uses in the RM Multi-Family Residential District; Section 26-243, regulations applicable to side yards; Section 26-248, modification of height regulations; Section 26-251, parking requirements; Section 26274, general requirements for signs in the residential districts; Section 26-295, regulations applicable to cemeteries; and Section 26-317, uses and activities which require a site plan; to replace references to churches, rectories, parish houses, convents, monasteries, temples, synagogues and other similar terms to “place of worship”. (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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folding sheets. And he was hot, too. Lauren was preceded in death by his grandparents, John L. Stansbury Jr., Alda Baskett Wickham and Wilbur Cullen Wickham; cousin, William Alexander Kitchen; and Nola, the best dog ever. He’s survived by his wife, Heidi; three sons, John Linus Werner, Zane Wickham and Ridge Bourne; his mother, Nancy Wickham Webb (Shep); father, John L. Stansbury III; grandmother, Adelaide Bourne Stansbury; sister, Sonya S. Stephens (Greg); brother, Wick Stansbury (Jaime); loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, many other loved ones on his large family tree, too many incredible friends to name, and his underwhelming dog, Merle. A Celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Springfield Christian Church at 18285 Vontay Road in Rockville. Bennett Funeral Homeat 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, Lauren’s family suggests a memorial gift to the James River Association (jrava.org/) or the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (appalachiantrail.org).

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munity. Their loss is unimaginable. The ripple effects of this tragedy have been felt throughout our country, and our community is no exception. We are all understandably saddened, stunned, and

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it really doesn’t matter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop. And I don’t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live — a long life; longevity has its place. But I’m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God’s will. And He’s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I’ve looked over. And I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the

Joyce B. Watson, age 86, of Glen Allen, formerly of Hanover County where she was born, passed away on February 13, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron Melvin Bosher and Gladys Cosby Bosher; her husband, Charles H. Watson; daughter, Darlene Watson Stanley; and son, Gary Watson. Joyce is survived by her sister, Janette B. White and her husband, James C. “Jimmy” White; a very special niece, Connie Lucas; and nephews, Tim, Troy and Greg Traylor; very special great-nieces and nephews, who were like her very own grandchildren, Emma Lucas, Courtney WATSON Traylor, Timmy and Justin Traylor; and her caregiver and friend, Hillary Wahls. Joyce and Charles loved to dance and enjoyed cruising the Caribbean and Alaska. A Celebration of Life was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Bliley’s-Staples Mill at 8510 Staples Mill Road. Private interment will be held in Signal Hill Memorial Park.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid-December, 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 804-789-0536.

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: 804-2993171 or cdedischew@aol.com.

Wednesdays

Thursdays

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 taxexempt nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in

Second Tuesdays

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.

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

Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. 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.

concerned by these events, and we are left with more questions than anyone has answers. As we continue to reflect on and try to process the events that have unfolded, I want to reassure you that the safety of our students, teachers, and faculty are our highest priority, without exception.

To this end, I want to share with you that we take a very serious and deliberate approach to our school safety and security efforts. Each day, we work hand-in-hand with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Hanover Fire-EMS, and other community partners to ensure we remain vigilant and as prepared as

possible. We are grateful for their support. Together, we work promptly to address all concerns that are brought to our attention, no matter how small. In addition, we continuously evaluate and update our safety and crisis plans at every school to further ensure that the unique needs of each campus are met. Finally, we

put these plans into action by conducting a variety of drills throughout the year to help ensure a high level of readiness among our staff and students. While I understand emotions may still be very raw, I genuinely hope this information provides you with some level of reassurance and con-

fidence that the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority every day. We will work tirelessly to provide safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments where all students can thrive and achieve their fullest potential. We take the privilege and responsibility very seriously.

Promised Land. So I’m happy, tonight. I’m not worried about anything. I’m not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” Even if the worst happened and he lost his life, he was at peace with it because he knew others would struggle on in his place. The next evening, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. And even though it has been just one month shy of 50 years since that tragic day, I found myself silently crying

for a man who knew the road ahead was fraught with peril and set out on the journey anyway. A few days after my return from North Carolina, I had the opportunity to attend a truly excellent Black History Month program held on Feb. 21 at Pocahontas Elementary School in Powhatan. In addition to beautiful performances by the school’s jazz ensemble and combined choruses, the event featured keynote speaker Dr. Delmar Wright, who had a great message for the students about how their attitudes will

influence their futures. Near the end of his speech, Dr Wright referenced the sanitation workers strike and that same speech. But rather than dwell on the sadness of these words, Dr. Wright turned this moment into one of hope. He challenged the students to be the best they can be, combine their words with action, dedicate their lives to their dreams, expect difficult times, have faith and fight tomorrow, inspire others to join them on their journey, let their lights shine every day, never say “I can’t,” put their

best foot forward, overcome all obstacles, run the race with patience, stand strong, use all of their talents, have purpose and have perpetual self-motivation. Because being a catalyst for change isn’t restricted by age. I’d like to think of this as some cosmic coincidence that had me hearing these same words just days apart in totally different situations – and I won’t totally discount that idea – but the truth is there was a connection in Black History Month. This is a month meant to remind us to celebrate black history and culture and pay

homage to the men and women who paved the way to a better tomorrow in their blood, sweat and tears. It’s an opportunity to learn about people and events that are not as well known as well as learning something new about parts of history you already thought you knew well. And it is an opportunity to teach our young people where we have been so they have a better perspective on how we should move forward. Laura McFarland is news editor of Powhatan Today and Cumberland Today.

The Hanover Local February 28, 2018