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All four high schools join in nationwide walkout By Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local ASHLAND -- A small group of adults braved a brisk breeze as they stood across the road from the front entrance of Lee-Davis High School at 10 a.m. last Wednesday in anticipation of a student walkout to honor victims of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting. Despite warnings from Hanover County Public Schools officials, some students had expressed their intentions to meet at the flagpole in front of the Mechanicsville campus for a 17-minute vigil, a remem-
brance celebrated by students across the nation designed to protest current gun safety laws. But the top of the hour came and left without a single student visible, leaving the group consisting of parents and members of the media wondering where the students were. So, did walkouts occur in Hanover County schools despite the guidelines issues last week by school superintendent Michael Gill? According to various reports, walkouts did take place at several county campuses, the largest contingent estimated at
about 250 students at Patrick Henry High School. In a letter issued last week, Gill outlined various methods for students to express support for the victims short of infringing on instructional time. “Student safety is always our first priority; we are entrusted with this responsibility every day and we take it seriously,” Gill said. “We worked well in advance with our school administrators to develop a safety plan for each building. This included identifying safe areas at each school where students could peacefully assemble and express
themselves if demonstrations occurred,” he added. Gill said the students’ right to express opinions on important issues also was a priority for school administrators. “Part of this involved working with student leaders to find non-disruptive alternatives to allow them to show their support while also preserving the integrity of the instructional day,” Gill said. HCPS public information officer Chris Whitley summaNick Liberante for The Hanover Local rized what actually occurred on Wednesday in a written About 250 Patrick Henry High School students left class last Wednesday to take part in the nationwide walkout to express statement: “Students par- support for the victims of recent school shootings, including the see WALKOUT, pg. 7
Feb. 14 incident in Parkland, Florida.
Supervisors pay tribute to late colleague by naming park By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — Less than three months after the passing of longtime Hanover County Board of Supervisors member Elton Wade, Cold Harbor District, his fellow supervisors took action that will permanently honor his name in the county. A new park planned for eastern Hanover County will be called Elton Wade Sr. Park at Cold Harbor, a gesture endorsed by all of his former colleagues. Parks and Recreation director Greg Sager said the naming process began more than a year ago when his department
initiated an effort to name a new park planned for a site off Cold Harbor Road. “Requests for naming a park are submitted to the Recreation Advisory Committee and those members discuss the names to determine if they meet the criteria,” Sager said. Public suggestions also were accepted during the year-long process facilitated by online surveys, public forums and even a questionairre distributed at the Hanover Tomato Festival. In addition, Sager met with neighbors in the area to gather
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their input on the park. Five names made the early cut. At its January meeting, the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved a motion to recom-
Greg Sager, photo at left, director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation, presented three names to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for consideration in naming of the new eastern Hanover Park. Supervisors, from left, Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, Canova Peterson, chairman Sean Davis and Scott Wyatt joined in agreeing to the name Elton J. Wade Sr. Park.
mend three names for consideration. They included Ellison Park, Rock Hill Park and Elton J. Wade Sr. Park.
Those three names were submitted to the board by Sager at last week’s meeting, but it seemed one stood out as
the obvious choice. “Considering the life of Mr. Wade and how he gave back see PARK, pg. 16
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RICHMOND -- The Central Virginia Emergency Management Alliance (CVEMA) will host another Survivor Day program in 2018 on Saturday, April 21, at 11 locations, including the County Board Room at the Hanover County Courthouse at 7516 County Complex Rd. in Hanover. Check-in starts at 8 a.m.; training is from 9 a.m. to noon. Emergency and community response professionals will teach residents the best ways to prepare for disasters. Emergencies and disasters are a part of life in Central Virginia -- hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, winter storms, and other hazards – the commonwealth has them all. Survivor Day attendees will learn how to survive in their home without power for at least 72 hours, what to take with them should they need
to evacuate and more. Topics include: • Basic Active Shooter Awareness • Food & Water Safety • Household Safety • First Aid & Hygiene • Planning & Documents • Fraud/Home Security/Identity Protection Registered attendees who complete the entire Survivor Day training will receive a free backpack with emergency supplies (limit one per household, must complete training). Those without internet access or requiring assistance with registration should dial 211. Registration is online at www.SurvivorDay. com. Those without internet access may call United Way at 804-771-5874 or the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission at (804) 323-2033 to register.
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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville. Issuance of two or more bad checks in 90 days was reported in the 14400 block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road,
Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Interstate 295 North to Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 6300 block of Draperfield Road, Mechanicsville.
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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10000 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Obtaining money, etc., false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 9400 block of Doral Place, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 17100 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
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subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 6500 block of Creighton Road/ Powhite Farm Drive, Mechanicsville.
Forging was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 16000 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
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OBITUARIES Sheila Dyson Boone, 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She retired as an insurance agent and was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Sheila was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, James E d d i e Boone; and her sister, Peggy Hargrave. She is BOONE survived by son, James “Chipp” Boone Jr. and wife, Cindy R. Boone, and their children, Lauren O’Neill Boone, Hailey Clark Boone and Christopher James Boone; daughter, Kristen Boone Dussault and husband, Michael S. Dussault, and their children, William Robert Hickman and Hannah-Grace Hickman; four great-grandchildren, Mariah, Makayla, Jahmya and McKenny;
sister, Carol Medlin and husband, Sterling Sidney Medlin Jr.; her four-legged friend, Cassie; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A Funeral Mass was held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 105 S. Snead Street in Ashland. Interment was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Westhampton Memorial Park. Woody Funeral Home at 1771 North Parham Road was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at woodyfuneralhomeparham. com.
HENRY BROCKENBROUGH Henr y Watkins Brockenbrough, 94, of Richmond, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2018. He was born on August 28, 1923, in Richmond, to Benjamin Willard and Kathleen Reading (Watkins). He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lane Brockenbrough; brothers, Allan and Ben; his par-
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married Mary Lane that same year. As a Lieutenant (JG) in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1946, Henry served on LCI (L) 666, traveling to North Africa and Italy, the first LCI to beach at Cavalaire-sur-Mer in southern France on August 15, 1944, as part of Operation Dragoon, the “Second D-Day.” After the war,
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he returned to Richmond and began work with State Planters Bank and Trust Company (now SunTrust), serving from 1944 to 1984, ultimately as Senior VicePresident in charge of Trust. While working there, he taught public speaking at John Marshall night school, served as President of the Richmond Estate Planning Council and Chairman of the Virginia Bankers Association Trust Committee, and earned a degree from Rutgers Graduate School of Banking (1957), where his thesis was accepted to the libraries at Rutgers and Harvard Business School. In the 1970s, Henry authored a nationally distributed trust newsletter. Upon retiring from the bank in 1988, he was asked to serve as Trust Counsel for what was
then Crestar Bank. He later moved into private law practice with Kimberly A. Pinchbeck, P.C. and fully retired in 2008. Henry served as a Director and Chairman of the Tuckahoe YMCA in the 1970s. He was an Elder at St. Giles Presbyterian Church and later a member of Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church. He truly found God in nature, working in his garden and fishing the waters of The Cohoke Club (West Point), where he was a former President and member for almost 50 years, pursuing his passion there up until his death. Henry was devoted to Mary Lane, the love of his life, to whom he was married for almost 70 years. He loved his garden, bass fishing, spotting hawks, boxing, running, sto-
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rytelling with his children and grandchildren, weekly poker and lunch with his buddies, Kipling, spy thrillers, John Wayne, stewed tomatoes and corn pudding, a good chocolate milkshake, an occasional whiskey sour, and cheering on his beloved Virginia Cavaliers. The family wishes to thank the staffs at Westminster Canterbury and St. Mary’s Hospital for their heartfelt care and support. A service to celebrate Henry’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Tuckahoe Presbyterian Church at 7000 Park Avenue in Richmond, with a reception to follow there. A memorial also will be held in April at Westminster Canterbury. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tuckahoe Presbyterian Endowment Fund or Good Neighbor Village, 8825 Buffin Rd., Richmond, VA 23221.
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11, 2018. God in His infinite wisdom, called him from this world to a new home in heaven, to dwell with Him in eternal rest. He was born February 15, 1952, in Goochland, o the late Mabel Brice and Earl C. Barrett. He accepted Christ at an early age and joined Second Union Baptist Church in Goochland. Gene was the tenth of thirteen siblings. He was a hard and devoted worker at whatever he did. He will be remembered for the love he shared with each member of his family and others as well. His presence shall surely be missed by all who knew and loved EUGENE him. Gene was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Brice, and father, Earl C. Barrett, three brothers, Leroy C. Brice, Earl T. Barrett and Oscar (O.Z.) Barrett. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Fannie J. Barrett; daughter, Valencia Smith (Sean) of Rockville; three sons, Ira Jones of Waldorf, Maryland, Eugene Barrett Jr of Oklahoma and Joshua Barrett of Rockville; six sisters, Betty Barrett of Glen Allen, Rev Bertha Jackson (George) of Goochland, Gladys Johnson (Charles) of Washington, D.C., Shirley Goode, Lucille Melvin of New York, New York, and Elsie Barrett of Rockville; three brothers, Richard Barrett (Connie) and William Barrett (Shirley) of Goochland, Curtis Barrett (Sharon) of Temple Hills, Maryland; stepsister, Lena Logan; stepbrother, Marion Waddy of Goochland; mother-in-law, Virginia Mason of Richmond; sister-in-laws, Beverly Jones of Chesapeake; Linda Johnson (Earl) of Richmond and Shelia Long of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren, Noah Smith, Bobby Barrett, Brandon Barrett, Christian Barrett and Kayla Barrett; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Friday,
March 16, 2018, at Abner Baptist Church in Glen Allen. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
EDITH DURRETT Edith Flippo Durrett, 83, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Durrett. Edith was a teacher at Kiddie Kingdom for over 30 years. She was an active member with United Methodist Wo m e n and served in several c ap a c it i e s throughout her lifetime. She is survived by her DURRETT children, Janet Flynn (Rob) and Brian Durrett (Anne); grandchildren, Rachel, Ryan, Grace, Jacob and Eli; sisters, Evelyn Durrett, Doris Morefield and her husband, Stuart; nephews, Jeff and Greg; and nieces, Carla, Cathy, Tammy and Ruby. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2018, at Rehoboth United Methodist Church at 18580 Partlow Road in Beaverdam. Interment followed in the 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.
WILLIAM GORDON William C. “Bill” Gordon, 95, departed this life on March 9, 2018. He was born September 10, 1922, in Hanover County, to the late Mary Lou Greene Gordon and John Richard Gordon. William was preceded in death by his GORDON d a u g h t e r, Joyce Darlean Gordon’ and his siblings, Benola, see OBITUARIES, pg. 5
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Bertrum (Rayfield), Curtis, Rev John (El), Grover, Earman (Artell), Harold (Tee Baby) and Ethel (Lil One) Gordon. He was educated in Hanover County Public Schools and also attended Barber School. In 1942, William heard the call of duty and joined the United States Navy during World War II. During his military tour he was stationed in California and spent time at sea and abroad. After his Honorable discharge from the Navy in 1945, he had various forms of employment until he caught the driving bug and started his career driving tractor-trailers. His love for the road lasted for many years until his retirement. William then found a second love after retirement, Ukrop’s where he was employed for the next 20 years. At 92, he reluctantly hung up his Ukrop’s apron. He was a member of the MW. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia F & A Masons Inc., L’ Overture Lodge No 156 for over 30 years and was awarded Honorary membership. He accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and joined Abner Baptist Church. He served there as a Trustee for many years and later Ordained as a Deacon in 1987 and then recognized as Deacon Emeritus for his years of service in 2013. William also served as President of the Hanover and Vicinity Deacon Conference. He was a member of the Christian Four Gospel Singers for 34 years and a member of the Abner Male Choir and Hines Memorial Choir, in no uncertain terms the gift of song was in his heart and he was very devoted to each group. William loved his church home and remained a dedicated member until his health began to fail. He was a family man who loved the Lord, good singing, westerns, ice cream and clean tires on his Lincoln. He was an encouragement to many, and always had a kind word. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Margaret S. Gordon, daughter, Vonda K. Gordon; and son, Carl D.
Gordon; honorary granddaughters, Reverend Louise Faulkner and Marie Mines; his sister, Esther Davis (James; sisters-inlaw, Joyce Gordon (Grover) and Viola Gordon Johnson (Charles); devoted nieces, Erica Gordon (Journey and Evan; a loving and devoted Care Team, Kim Wood, Barbara Whitaker, Angel Ladley and Delmont Scott; along with a host of nieces, nephews, adopted daughters and sons, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at noon on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Abner Baptist Church in Glen Allen. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
SARAH HARRIS Mrs. Sarah Banks Harris, 91, of Elmont, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Harris; and son, Muhammad Harisuddin. Surviving are 16 devoted children, Jean Winston (Milton), Jacqueline Battle (James), Ruth Williams, Janice Williams (Leroy) of Denver, Colo., Diane Ward (Maurice), Marshall (Veronica), Joan Boyd (James), Lionel, Gregory of Logansville, Georgia, Shirley HARRIS Scarborough (Robert), Frankie (Janet), Constance Tinsley, Della Miller (David), Linda Scruggs (Harry), Oliver of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, and Kendra Coles (Joe); daughter-in-law, Aminah Harisuddin; 38 grandchildren, 57 greatgrandchildren, three great-greatgrandchildren, six sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Homegoing service was held at noon on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 14476 Scotchtown Road in Beaverdam, with Pastor Robert Scarborough III officiating and Rev. Phillip D. Atkins, pastor of First Baptist ChurchElmont, eulogist. Henry W.
Dabney Funeral Home at 518 North Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.
PATRICIA HENSON Patricia Ellen “Patty� Henson, of Ashland, peacefully passed away at her home with her family at her side on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the age of 64. Patty was born to the late Floyd and Ruth Partin Henson on December 28, 1953, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. She grew up with four siblings and attended Middlesboro High School and Eastern Kentucky University, where she earned her b a c h e l or’s degree in HENSON interior design. Always the devoted daughter, sister, aunt and Nana, she also enjoyed her extended family of many aunts, uncles and cousins. Patty worked in positions of interior design, book keeping and with her father in retail before moving to Ashland to assist a brother in his business for 26 years. Patty is survived by her sisters, Judith Starks (Knoxville, Tennessee), Tamara Day (Harrogate, Tennessee); and her brothers, Floyd Jr. (Cheryl) of Orlando, Florida, and Danny (Kathie) of Richmond. The cremation took place last week, with a memorial service for friends and family and interment to be held in Harrogate, Tennessee, in the near future. The family is grateful for condolences, but declines flowers and donations.
JOHN JONES John Samuel Jones, 79, of Beaverdam, went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adele and Carlton Jones; brother-in-law, Dr. Roy Wyatt; nephew, Michael Wyatt; and
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No one should be afraid in a classroom By Melody Kinser Managing Editor How evil can one be to use a weapon and take aim at children? I don’t buy into the notion that everybody who behaves with such disregard to life is mentally ill. Some people are just wicked. I’ve never been a parent; it was never in my plan. So, I won’t attempt to one-up Dr. Benjamin Spock on how to raise kids. But I do know that children need the attention of their parents -- and parents need to pay attention to what their children are doing with their time. And -- hold on to your seats -- children need to be disciplined. I went to public school when a paddle was used on unruly and disruptive students, and parents supported it. Kids could usually expect Round 2 when they got home from school. Granted, school operations were very different
“back in the old days,” but the idea of a student or former student or stranger for that matter bringing a loaded firearm into the building was inconceivable. No, we weren’t angels in the classroom all the time, but fatally harming someone just wasn’t a consideration. While the NRA is less than thrilled with the response by students across the nation expressing their feelings as those who have been or are potential targets, I applaud them for trying to make a difference in their futures. As I’ve said before, I grew up in a house with guns. I never had any interest in them, and I knew I better not get close to any of them either. The same went for the rifle my maternal grandfather kept beside his bed. It was strictly “Hands off!” Then again, I never had any fascination with guns or weapons. In my younger days, I was a bit
scrappy on the playground, but that was usually a case of defending someone who was being bullied. Today, however, is so different and so frightening. My thoughts and prayers have been with the many schoolchildren, teachers, administrators and families who have fallen victim to gun violence since Columbine in 1999. How do we comprehend such terror and then devise ways to prevent it ever happening again? This is not an us vs. them with the NRA and those who are trying to make our schools safer. It should be a united front to protect our most valuable resource: the children. Parents, please involve yourselves in your children’s lives. They may not like it, but do your best to keep in touch with their activities. And, if there are social issues, don’t ignore them. Too often we hear about the loner with the gun . . .
Student walkout drew attention to buying firearms By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
I’m as guilty as the next parent of sometimes not always giving my full attention to what my children say. It’s not something I’m proud of, and it’s also not unique. Who among us hasn’t been dismissive of a child’s discussion, or only half-heartedly responded to a question? Even in those moments of weakness, I’ve always understood that
those comments are important, probably more important than the discussions I have with adults on a given day. There is wisdom in the voices of those who speak in unaltered and innocent terms without the prejudice and opinions that many of us acquire throughout our lives. There’s also a subtle beauty in a view not hindered by the responsibilities of adult life uttered in the most simple and direct terms. Last week, thousands of those
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voices were raised in unison to address a problem that has eluded resolution for all of my adult life. While my generation has been willing to live with the status quo regarding strengthened laws regarding the purchase of firearms, the current generation of kids seems less likely to ignore the issue. The issue is defined by valid arguments on both sides of the debate, but there is one point that unifies the opposing views: the safety of our students in schools.
At 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, students across the nation walked out of class and spent 17 minutes, one for each victim killed in the latest Broward County shooting, remembering the fallen students. The display also recognized the long list of students killed in school shootings, a tally that has grown too long for some students who feel legislators are not doing enough to keep see WALKOUT pg. 7
John M. Gandy Elementary School in Ashland will host a FunRun, the major fundraiser for this year. It’s a nine-day program that kicked off with a Pep Rally on March 20. Families will then gather pledges for every lap their student runs (30 to 35 laps), and the school will celebrate at the Fun Run on March 29. The school has set a goal of raising $5,000 for playground equipment and iPads. For more information, go to Funrun.com. Students also will experience a character theme, Castle Quest!, which is an English castle theme all about being brave and living with character. On their quest to regain Bravemore Castle, students will learn the “Six Virtues of a True Hero” from a cast of colorful characters. Donations will go toward the playground, iPads, and the entire nineday experience.
Saturday, March 24 A Pruning Workshop and Farm Visit will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Hanover County’s Agriberry Farm at 6289 River Rd. in Hanover. Anne, Chuck and Pierson Geyer will be available during the rain or shine event. Each spring they offer field tours and a hands-on learning opportunity for how to grow and prune your own blackberry, raspberry and blueberry plants, as well as tree fruits, including peaches, nectarines, plums and apples. The Geyer family grows and distributes seasonal berries and fruit. For more information, visit agriberry.com.
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niece, Kathryn Mee. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 60 years, Ann Wyatt Jones; son, Roy Carlton Jones (Anna) of Hagerstown, Maryland; daughter, Lisa Jones Baldyga (John); two granddaughters, Heather Jones Hickman (Ben) and Amanda Jones Culbertson (Justin); two grandsons, Jason Wyatt Baldyga and Ryan James Baldyga; three greatgrandchilJONES dren, Jack Wyatt Culbertson, Crispin Brady Culbertson and Hazel Grace Hickman; brother, Carlton Gray Jones Jr. (Rosemary); sister-in-law, Joyce Cope Wyatt; nephew, David Mee (Bonnie); niece, Debbi Christinck (Ralph); and many cousins and friends. Johnny retired from Philip Morris USA with 35 years of service in the Safety, Health and Environmental Department. He was a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church serving as deacon, Sunday School leader and RA counselor. He was most recently a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Beaverdam. He
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their schools safe. The students’ active voice in this national debate seems to have broken a logjam that has seen the same pattern emerge after each disastrous event on our campuses. Prayers and thoughts for the victims are followed by inaction and a quiet before the next storm erupts on another campus in another city. Solutions are not easily defined, and the walkout does not endorse one policy versus another, but highlights the need to have the discussion. And the efforts haven’t gone
served in the U.S. Air Force with four years active duty and two years in the Reserve. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 15583 Coatesville Road in Beaverdam. Interment was at 3 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, 10800 Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 150, Richmond, VA 23235. Nelsen Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenashland.com.
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and always contributed her strength to the Lord. On her sick bed, she prayed for her children and grandchildren asking God to bless and to keep them. She leaves to cherish her children, Nicole, Antoine, Feleshia and Dominic; 14 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sisters, Darlene Smith and Sarah West; three brothers-in-law, Lindsay (Janice) Lewis, Norris Lewis and Rev. Warren Lewis. Nancy attended Hanover County Public Schools. Her employment career included Ashland Convalescent Center as a CNA and Ashland Shirt Factory. Sister Lewis was the most friendly, kind person and was always willing to help anyone in need. Her children and grandchildren were the delight of her heart. She enjoyed shopping, cooking loving each one of her grandchildren and loved going to church with her grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Owens Funeral Services in Ashland. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com.
Nancy Lewis, 68, formerly of Ashland, departed this life March 7, 2018. She was born on October 26, 1949, to the late James Jackson Sr. and Mable Cash. Nancy was preceded in death by husband, R e u b e n Lewis; daughLEWIS ter, Michelle Hill; brother, James Jackson Jr.’ and stepfather, Willie Chandler. She accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized and became a member of Union Baptist Church. Sister Lewis was strong in the faith
Theresa L. Setelin, 61, of Doswell, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother and
unnoticed. Florida Gov. Rick Scott recently signed new gun control and school safety measures that would have seemed unimaginable a decade ago. President Trump was scheduled to unveil a national plan this week offering options for school safety and more extensive background checks. Both of these measures are in response to a national outcry from students regarding the safety of their schools, and their voice represents a new generational angle in discussions that affect their lives, their futures. It’s also a stark reminder that things change and just because we have grown accus-
tomed to doing things in a certain way is no guarantee that future generations won’t search for better methods or more efficient solutions. Most importantly, the event this week is a valuable civics lesson for students who all too often seem left out of the conversation. Their protest reinforces what citizens hold dear in America: the right to be heard and voice opinions without fear of repercussion. What the whole discussion means for the future of guns in this country is uncertain, but the importance of the voice of the next generation is not. I’m ready to listen.
THERESA SETELIN
father, Joyce and Alfred Lucas; husband, John I. Setelin; and son, John W. Setelin. She is survived by her daughters, Megan Hanna (Jeremy) and Brenda Setelin (Don Carwile); best friend, Tracy Rosson; beloved friend, Mike Burnett; sister, Linda Cottrell; brother, John Kyrk Mertens Jr. (Patricia Mertens); grandchildren, Jeremy Setelin, Emily Setelin, Makayla Hanna and Gabriel Hanna; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved friends. A Celebration SETELIN of Life was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fisher House or the charity of your choice.
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ticipated in demonstrations at eight of our 10 secondary schools, but not everyone went outside. Participation was low; less than 10% of our secondary student population,” he said. Those approximately 50 students at Lee-Davis were escorted to an inside courtyard for their ceremony, an area not visible to the spectators across the road from the flagpole. “At the high school level, there were approximately 400 who participated; all went outside. At the middle school level, there were approximately 375 students who participated; the vast majority stayed inside the school,” Whitley continued. Students who participated in the demonstrations were issued unexcused absences for the time they were out of class and required to make up any missed work, but no formal disciplinary action was taken, according to the superintendent. Whitley expressed thanks to students who followed the
guidelines and mounted peaceful demonstrations. “We are appreciative that students conducted themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner and returned to class immediately afterwards without further disruption to the instructional day.” Some parents, primarily on social medial outlets, expressed concern regarding the actions of some teachers who they contended blocked doors and prevented children from leaving the building. School officials said teachers and administrators are always on duty in the halls and there were no locked doors or blocked exits. One parent said her child was deterred from participating after reading Gill’s letter issued last week. “He was scared of what might happen. It was a chilling warning,” she said. But an equal number of posters on other social medial sites praised the schools for their handling of a difficult situation. It’s a balance that indicates see WALKOUT, pg. 16
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Patriots sweep Powhatan in lacrosse opener By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Patrick Henry’s and Powhatan’s lacrosse teams wasted no time getting into their Region 4B schedules, opening their 2018 campaigns with a girls and boys doubleheader at Patrick Henry High School Thursday night. The Patriots made the most of the evening, the boys coming from behind with seven goals in the fourth quarter to seize a 17-14 win in the nightcap, while the girls outpaced the Indians 19-6 in the opener. Patrick Henry boys lacrosse head coach Blair Penny said the Patriots made a key adjustment in the fourth quarter that set the stage for their rally. “We just basically wanted to attack them from behind the cage because we felt that they weren’t staying on top of our crease guys, in terms of the offense, and leaving them open,” Penny said. “So it really was just turn the corner, beat them with speed, feed him if he’s open and if not, take the shot – and be a lot more patient than we were the first three quarters.” The intensified attack, which included more physical play, overwhelmed the Powhatan defense. “We kind of got into more of a physical game, I think, than we probably should,” said
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Patrick Henry’s Ben Shubert battles through Powhatan defenders Andrew Worthington (23) and Chris Medina (24) Thursday.
Indian head boys lacrosse coach Joe Nile. “Lacrosse is one of those games where it’s more of a finesse game than a physical game. When you get into one
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of those pushing-shoving kind of things, you lose your edge a little bit. I think that’s what happened.” The Indians may have suf-
fered from youth – certainly the what’s at hand. If somebody Patriots handled the physical wants to talk or people get chippy, just walk away from it. game better. “We’re always trying to talk to our guys – stay focused on see LACROSSE, pg. 9
Both Patrick Henry soccer teams will be young in 2018 after losing several starters to graduation. Both teams will look to build from the back where both boys coach Scott Gittman and girls coach Anna Wright feel the strength of their respective teams lie. “We are going to be very young this year, so lack of experience is definitely going to be a factor,” Wright said. Juniors will be the leader of the defense for both teams while the offenses seek consistency from the youth movement. BOYS The Patriots will be see YOUTHFUL, pg. 10
Selby digs deep to pace Yellow Jackets to win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – RandolphMacon pitcher Colin Selby gave his team a strong start Saturday, going into the ninth inning, striking out nine while yielding just five hits and two walks to lead the Yellow Jackets to a 4-1 win over Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Guilford at Hugh Stephens Field at Estes Park. He said he prepared for the game by working on pitch placement. “I felt pretty good,” Selby said. “We really emphasized this week coming up to get more extended outside. I’ve been leaving my fastball running back in. … I think that helped, along with mixing fastballs both inside and out.” Selby had a shaky first inning in which the Quakers took a 1-0 lead, but Yellow Jackets tied it in the bottom of the inning and the score remained tied until the seventh inning. He did not dwell on the run he gave up in the first. “It was more just, when I was coming off the field, to clear it right away and start back
The Yellow Jackets broke the tie with one out in the seventh inning. Michael Nickles walked and advanced to third on a Zach Evans single. Duphorn then laid down a nice squeeze that brought in Nickles to give the Yellow Jackets the lead for good. Jeff Butler walked to load the bases, and Migliorini singled to the outfield to bring in Evans and Duphorn. The Duphorn bunt was a well-executed display of small ball – something many teams, including the Yellow Jackets, struggle with as players focus more on swinging big. “We preach it. We talk about it, whether it be on the offensive side, hitting and running or bunting or whatever the case may be,” said Randolph-Macon head coach Ray Hedrick. “We work on it ad nauseum. How good are we at it? It just depends on the day.” Saturday was a good day, in Dave Lawrence/The Local all phases of the game. Randolph-Macon’s Ryan Duphorn (9) takes off for first base after dropping a squeeze bunt in the Yellow Jackets’ 4-1 win over “The best thing about Guilford in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference baseball contest at Hugh Stephens Field at Estes Park Saturday. today’s game was that we were second and advanced to third clean,” said Randolph-Macon over,” Selby said. “I just cleared opened the game with a single. gle. The lead did not stand long. on a Cole Migliorini ground- head coach Ray Hedrick. “We He advanced to second on a it and kept pitching.” Two former Hanover Hawks Michael Stumpo single and Ryan Duphorn opened the out. Rick Spiers then drove minimized our free bases and teammates put Guilford on the scored on once-and-current Randolph-Macon first with a Duphorn in with a single to scoreboard first. Josh Shepherd teammate Trevor Denton’s sin- single. One out later, he stole center field. see DEEP, pg. 11
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Powhatan’s Michala Taylor (left) and Patrick Henry’s Piper Mullins race for a loose ball in front of the Indians’ net in the Patriots’ 19-6 win over visiting Powhatan Thursday.
Don’t get involved in it so you get distracted and it takes your head out of the game. … Avoid the dumb stuff,” Penny said. “Don’t put your team in a situation where you’re going to be playing a man down because you lose your temper.” It did not help, though, that the Patriot attack rarely missed its mark. Patrick Henry shooters found openings despite a crowd of Indians trying to bar the path to the net and wasted no time taking advantage of
them. “That’s kind of like something we talked about at halftime and then adjusted to at the beginning of the fourth quarter – and that was getting the ball in and out of your stick as quick as you can,” Penny said. “Let’s not give them a chance. … Whether you’re shooting or passing, just move it.” The Patriot boys were led by Jake Huber and Freddie Schools with six goals apiece. Huber had two assists and Schools had one. Powhatan’s boys were led by Ethan Niles with four goals. Greg Palmore and Jared Somerville each had three goals.
In the girls game, Patrick Henry’s offense – led by Ryann Peebles’ eight goals and two assists – pressed the Powhatan defense early and often and ground it down over time. “They’re a very skilled team and it kept our defense busy,” said Powhatan head girls lacrosse coach Laura Camp. “They have excellent ball-handling skills and worked their offense seamlessly. We were just trying to keep up and keep the pressure on.” Patriot head girls lacrosse coach Anna Mason said the plan was to use Patrick Henry’s greater experience to best
advantage. “They’re a very new team. … They’re defense was trying to learn to play our offense and keep up,” Mason said. “They were playing more man-toman. We were just making sure we were doing just what we needed to do.” Season Outlook Boys The Patriots return only four starters from a season ago, and head coach Blair Penny will look for his returners to jell with a large group of younger players see LACROSSE, pg. 10
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R-MC lacrosse falls in OT to Shorewomen By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – The Randolph-Macon women’s lacrosse team put up quite a fight Saturday against visiting Washington College at Day Field Saturday. Throughout regulation, the lead changed with regularity, – but the Yellow Jackets had to score a pair of goals in the last six minutes of regulation to force overtime. The overtime was suddendeath, however, and – after Randolph-Macon turned the ball over in front of the Shorewomen’s net during an attack, Washington took the ball down field and ended the game with a goal by Lauren Brenner with 4:15 left to give the Shorewomen a 14-13 victory. “That’s the best we’ve played, end-to-end for 60 minutes, 60-plus minutes, for sure,” said Randolph-Macon head women’s lacrosse coach M.K. Geratowski. “It’s hard to be really upset. “We definitely cleaned up some of the things that we’ve
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to maximize success. Senior Freddie Schools will lead the offensive attack and is expected to get help from junior Jake Huber. Ben Schubert and Mac Strange-Boston are solid starters in the midfield and will look to help Nick Cabell, a junior, develop along the midline. Quinn Archer is the leader of the defense. Girls Coming off one of the better seasons in school history, new head coach Anna Mason has seven starters coming back
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been struggling with in our earlier games, but when you play a team that’s at the same level as us, it’s the little mistakes that turn into a win for them instead of a win for us.” Two mistakes proved pivotal in the overtime: first was the turnover that gave Washington the ball, and second was a penalty that set up Brenner’s winning goal. “I think we got excited – it was our first overtime game,” Geratowski said. “They’ve already played in one. They had that experience. They already won an overtime game this season and I think that helps.” While losing was disappointing, Geratowski said it was good to see the offense perform as well as it did. “To see our offense come together is something that we’ve been working for for weeks,” she said. “So to finally see them moving the ball and moving with each other, and recognizing what their opportunities are and recognizing what their individual strengths are to finish and to put goals away, is awesome.”
looking for more. Mason is looking for the veteran returners to blend with a strong freshman class to improve upon last year’s results. Defense will be the core of this year’s team, led by seniors Lilly Domalik and Lindsey Clay and midfielders Natalie Nichols and Piper Mullins. They’ll look to protect new goalie Emily Barker, who replaces Andrea Lingren. Barker also tends net for Patrick Henry’s field hockey team. Mullins will also be looked upon to provide scoring punch alongside junior Ryann Peebles. Dave Lawrence and Jonathan Howard can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Washington College defender Madison Schutz (right) tries to chase down Randolph-Macon’s Mary Castle (left) Saturday.
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very young this season with only one returning starter from last year’s club. That player, junior Collin Vaughan, will lead what head coach Scott Gittman describes as a strong back line. “He is extremely smart and very physical. He is a very solid leader,” Gittman said of Vaughan. Offensively, Patrick Henry will lean on senior Jed Pinkston, who will use his speed to dis-
rupt defenses. With a bevy of new players on the roster, three freshmen stand out to Gittman at this time: midfielder Turner Hart, defender Kemp Jones and forward Bryan Acosta. All three are expected to contribute early and often, but Hart, a smaller player, could play much larger. “Hart reminds me of an AllAmerican player I played with at Longwood,” Gittman said. “Never underestimate a player of his size. Great things come in small packages.” In goal, senior Charlie Epps
Midfielders Julia Lafortune will get the nod with Collins and Brooke Purcell are the capVaught playing backup. tains and heart of the team and will look to play roles as both GIRLS The Patriots were set to look defenders and attackers. “With them together, we are towards the defense to lead the team after losing eight start- able to transition very quickly ers to graduation, but injuries and get the ball up top,” Wright have already caused a setback. said. Sophomore Jenna Hughes Defender Katelyn Brown has gone down with injury, and is the anticipated leading scorer coach Anna Wright says it will and is described by Wright as cause some reconfiguration having great speed and the ability to finish. along the back line. Jonathan Howard can be Junior Rian Pecci-Young will lead the back line in her reached at sports@mechlocal. absence, and also provide some com. scoring punch.
Yellow Jacket softball sweeps through weekend By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – The last time Gettysburg College’s softball team traveled south to play Randolph-Macon, the two teams split a doubleheader. The 12th-ranked Yellow Jackets were not so generous to the Bullets Saturday. Randolph-Macon – led by junior Savannah Wood with five hits and five runs and freshman Kaitlyn Deeter with five RBI – allowed Gettysburg just one run in a doubleheader sweep of the visitors, 8-11 and 13-0, to extend its win streak to 15 games. Randolph-Macon head coach Kevin Proffitt said the run production typified by Wood’s and Deeter’s output Saturday was fairly new for the team. “Early on, we were getting really good pitching and really good defense, and we were hitting it enough,” Proffitt said. “Now, we’re very consistent. We’re still getting good defense and we’re still getting good pitching, but we’re starting to swing it a lot better.” Randolph-Macon played relatively error-free ball. But the solid defense would not have been accomplished quite as much without a strong pitching staff to anchor it. And the Yellow Jackets have a trio of strong arms – including two aces from Hanover County, junior Candace Whittemore (Patrick Henry) and freshman Kayley Scott (Lee-Davis) – to do the job. Whittemore struck out nine while allowing just six hits and one run in a complete-game appearance in the opener. Scott, coming in for one inning of relief of fellow freshman Madie Rhoads, struck out one of the three batters she faced.
three RBI. Harley Jones had another home run and two RBI, and Hill had a double and two RBI. Two other Yellow Jackets had multiple-RBI output: Wood and Lauren Richardson. Jones had the big hit of the opener – a triple – and two RBI. Deeter and Hill also had two RBI apiece in the opener. Whittemore, Scott and Rhoads combined for 21 strikeouts and two no-hitters in a doubleheader sweep of visiting Norwich Sunday. The Yellow Jackets won the opener 10-0 and the nightcap 8-0. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. First game Gettysburg100 000 0 — 1 6 0 R-MC 305 000 x — 8 11 1 Somers, Clauser (3) and Baker. Whittemore and Davidson. W: Whittemore. L: Somers. Second game Gettysburg000 00 — 0 1 1 R-MC 274 0x — 13 12 1 Reilly, T. Cannatelli (4) and Baker, M. Cannatelli (4). Rhoads, Scott (5) and Davidson, Richardson (4). W: Rhoads. L: Reilly. Records: Gettysburg 3-8, Randolph-Macon 14-1
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only had two walks – one of which was Selby’s in the ninth – and didn’t make any errors and didn’t overthrow cutoff men and played clean. I feel like, if we do that, we’re going to play Dave Lawrence/The Local pretty late into May.” Randolph-Macon’s Sarah Cimring (9) tries to get around on a Gettysburg pitch in the Yellow Jackets’ 13-0 victory Saturday. Dave Lawrence can be Rhoads put in quite a per- been starting Kayley Scott, the the squad. But the young team and the Deeter kid in left. She’s reached at dlawrence@mechloformance herself, striking out Lee-Davis kid, and we’ve been doesn’t play like a young team. really, really good.” cal.com. Wood, Deeter and Shelby “We’re young in terms of we bringing Madie in. Today we nine Bullets. “Our pitching is much decided to start Madie and don’t have lots of seniors, but Hill (another Mechanicsville Guilford 100 000 000 — 1 5 0 100 000 30x — 4 8 0 deeper,” Proffitt said. “We’ve got bring Kayley in – trying, really, we’ve got a lot of kids who’ve product) were perfect at the R-MC Denton, Miller (7) and LaCount. three really solid kids. The two to see how they react in both got a lot of experience,” Proffitt plate in the nightcap. Wood Selby, Cok (9) and Yeargain. W: said. “And we’ve got some fresh- went 3-for-3 while Deeter and Selby. L: Denton. S: Cok. freshmen have bene fantastic. situations.” Records: Guilford 9-7-1, 1-2 Like last year, the Yellow man like Kayley – Kayley’s had Hill were 2-for-2. Deeter finThey’ve been great. We mixed them up a little bit today. We’ve Jackets have just one senior on a lot of innings on the mound – ished with a home run and ODAC; Randolph-Macon 11-2, 3-0.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, March 28, 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, 7787-06-0802, 7787-06-0279, 7787-05-0774, 7787-16-1009, 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)
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-8-17, RIVERSTONE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. (GRAHAM REAL ESTATE, L.L.C.) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a selfstorage warehouse facility on GPIN 8714-97-5670, consisting of approximately 5.6 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions and located on the east line of Lee-Davis Road (State Route 643) across from its intersection with Brandy Run Drive (private road) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban High (3-7 dwelling units per acre) and Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) 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) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE-11-14, AM. 1-18, HANOVER AL INVESTORS, L.L.C. ET AL., Request(s) an amendment to a condition of approval for a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-111.3 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to change the number of permitted independent living units from 96 to 98 on GPINs 8705-538457, 8705-63-2719, 8705-63-3613 and 8705-63-5977, consisting of approximately 8.7 acres, zoned B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, and located on the south line of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) approximately 1,700 feet east of its intersection with Atlee Road (State Route 638) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)
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SE-3-18, TODD M. DVORAK Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a private garage for more than four vehicles on GPIN 7748-92-1309, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, located on the west line of Dude Ranch Road (State Route 744) at its intersection with Starling Ridge Lane (private road) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-5-18, OAK HILL CHRISTIAN SERVICE CAMP Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-273.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to allow a directional sign larger than permitted on GPIN 8745-98-6912, consisting of approximately 78.7 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, located on the south line of Old Church Road (State Route 606) at its intersection with Oak Hill Camp Road (private road) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)
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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 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) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 4, 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 18-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 20 AND 23 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE TO INCREASE WATER AND SEWER USER FEES PURSUANT TO TITLE 15.2, CHAPTER 21 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, AND INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY VA. CODE §§ 15.2-2111, 15.2-2119 AND 15.2-2122, PROPOSED TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR THE FIRST FULL BILLING CYCLE OF THE FISCAL YEAR, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS OTHER CHANGES PROPOSED TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2018. SEWER CODE PROVISIONS SEC. 20-23
SEC. 20-24
(b)
Service fees and capacity fees—Residential EXISTING PROPOSED (a) Service Charge - Residential Customers Bimonthly Base Charge $21.26 $21.79 Consumption Charge 0 to 4,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons $5.70 $5.84 Above 4,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons $7.19 $7.37 Residential customers – sewer only $99.28 $101.76 SEWER RATES PRESCRIBED Commercial I, Commercial II. EXISTING PROPOSED
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Bimonthly Base Charge Meter Size 5/8" ¾" 1" 1 ½" 2" 3" 4" 6"
EXISTING
PROPOSED
$10.11 $10.11 $25.30 $50.45 $80.69 $161.40 $252.18 $504.35
$10.36 $10.36 $25.93 $51.71 $82.71 $165.44 $258.48 $516.96
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(a) Service Charge - Commercial I Customers Consumption Charge Bimonthly Base Charge Meter Size 1 ½” or less Greater than 1 ½” Volume Charge 0 to 50,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons Above 50,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons
$21.26 $21.79 $106.28 $108.94 $6.64 $5.33
$6.81 $5.46
EXISTING
PROPOSED
0 to 15,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons
$4.34
$4.45
15,001 to 1,000,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons
$4.89
$5.01
Over 1,000,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons
$2.72
$2.79
(c)
Commercial II customers connected to county-owned water systems:
(b) Service Charge - Commercial II Customers EXISTING PROPOSED Base Charge Consumption Charge All usage, per 1,000 gallons Peak use fee per 1,000 gallons
$1,328.68 $1,361.90
$4.38 $1.31
$4.49 $1.34
Base charge per month
SERVICE FEES
$155.20
$159.08
Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons
$2.52
$2.58
Peak use fee per 1,000 gallons
$1.56
$1.60
EXISTING PROPOSED
EXISTING
PROPOSED
$15,518.75
$15,906.72
Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons
$2.06
$2.11
Peak use fee per 1,000 gallons
$1.56
$1.60
EXISTING
PROPOSED
(a) Residential Customers Base charge per month Bimonthly Base Charge
PROPOSED
(d) Commercial III customers connected to county-owned water systems:
WATER CODE PROVISIONS SEC. 23-62
EXISTING
$10.11
Consumption Charge 0 to 4,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons $1.61 4,001 to 15,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons $4.89 Over 15,000 gallons, per 1,000 gallons $6.36
$10.36
$1.65 $5.01 $6.52
(e) Water meters for irrigation only:
Consumption charge per 1,000 gallons
$6.02
$6.17
A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place. _____________________________________________ Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator 14
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS ASHLAND TOWN COUNCIL Please take notice that on April 3, 2018 at 7:00PM, the Ashland Town Council will conduct public hearings at Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia on the following: I.
BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HANOVER AND THE TOWN OF ASHLAND THE TOWN OF ASHLAND AND THE COUNTY OF HANOVER INTEND TO ENTER INTO A BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AGREEMENT TO MOVE THE BOUNDARY LINE BETWEEN THE TOWN AND THE COUNTY IN TWO LOCATIONS: (1) THE BOUNDARY LINE AT WOODSIDE LANE WILL BE SHIFTED FROM THE EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF WOODSIDE LANE TO THE WESTERN RIGHT OF WAY LINE AT WOODSIDE LANE, PLACING THE ROAD WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF HANOVER COUNTY; AND (2) THE NORTHERN BOUNDARY LINE LOCATED AT ROUTE 641, ELLETTS CROSSING ROAD, AND ROUTE 1, WASHINGTON HIGHWAY, WILL BE MOVED TO PLACE THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED PORTION OF ROUTE 641 WITHIN THE BOUNDARY OF HANOVER COUNTY.
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THE CONVEYING OF A PARCEL OF LAND TO THE COUNTY OF HANOVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF EFFECTING A BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT. THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL TO BE CONVEYED IS AS FOLLOWS:
THE REAL ESTATE DESIGNATED “WOODSIDE LANE” ON A PLAT BY TIMMONS GROUP DATED MARCH 16, 2017 TITLED “COMPILED PLAT SHOWING COUNTY OF HANOVER/TOWN OF ASHLAND BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT AT WOODSIDE LANE” (THE “PLAT”). BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TOWN OF ASHLAND BY DEED FROM HANOVER COUNTY DATED AUGUST 23, 2000 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 2000 IN THE HANOVER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK’S OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 1592, PAGE 689.
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AND BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO TOWN OF ASHLAND BY DEED OF GIFT FROM RILEY B. LOWE AND HELEN F. LOWE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, DATED DECEMBER 8, 2000 AND RECORDED DECEMBER 15, 2000 IN THE HANOVER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT CLERK’S OFFICE IN DEED BOOK 1610, PAGE 085. The purpose of these public hearings is to receive public input and all interested persons are encouraged to attend and express their views. Copies of documents related to these matters may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 798-9219 (101 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia 23005) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Joseph Collins, Clerk of Council, via email at jcollins@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail to Clerk of Council, Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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Amaris Stewart captures Miss Hanover Abilities title
Julia Klauer, left in the photo at left, was named First Runner-Up, and Amber Gillend, center, a graduate of Lee-Davis High School, was named Second Runner-Up. The winner, Amaris Stewart, with her arm extended in the photo at right, shows her enthusiasm for capturing the title of Miss Hanover Abilities 2018.
Hanover Community Support Services presents Miss Hanover Abilities 2018 pageant Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Amaris Stewart was crowned Miss Hanover Abilities in the second annual pageant, which was held Saturday, March 10, in the auditorium of Atlee High School in Mechanicsville.
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to this community, his lifetime membership in the Black Creek Fire Department, his commitment and dedication to the community and the Cold Harbor area, I would move that we name that we name the eastern park Elton Wade Sr. Park at Cold Harbor,” said Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor supervisor and Wade’s replacement on the board. Wyatt said there were many viable choices with the historical significance of the area, but, following his death,
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Hanover Community Support Services (HCSS) joins with Good Neighbor in presenting and sponsoring the event. This year’s pageant featured 13 contestants from Hanover and the surrounding areas, all of whom have a developmental disability. This year’s contes-
tants were: Maddie BeVille, Sarah Broussard, Elizabeth Dumsuchelle, Brenna Fennelly, Amber Gillend, Wendy Harris, Ellie Graham-Landau, Julia Klauer, Jamie Lloyd, Morgan McCullough, Amaris Stewart, Haley Woodward and Emma Wooten. They ompeted for the title of
Miss Hanover Abilities 2018 in a series of four areas of competition: Interview, Casual Wear, Talent and Evening Gown. As the winner, Stewart received a bouquet of roses, a crown and sash, along with many other gifts from the community such as a portrait package sponsored by Jessica
a park named in Wade’s honor seemed appropriate. “If everyone in Hanover and the world modeled their lives after the actions of Mr. Wade, we would probably be a nicer, more peaceful community and there would be a whole lot less violence,” Wyatt said. Beaverdam supervisor Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley served with Wade for 24 years and seconded Wyatt’s motion stating that the county might want to take a second look at the park naming process that requires nominees to be deceased. “Elton truly cared about people and he really cared
about the people of the Cold Harbor District,” Stanley said. “I think this would have been much more appropriate had he been alive so he would have known it was named after him.” Chickahominy supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek joined in unanimous support of the nominated name. “I am pleased and honored to support this motion,” she said. “This is an honor that we can and should bestow on him.” The last park constructed in Hanover County was Washingon Lacy Park in 2008. Pole Green Park is the county’s most utilized park with annual
visitation at 600,000. The proposed site of the new park originally consisted of about 40 acres purchased for the construction of a new school. The county acquired an additional 15 acres of adjoining property to complete the proposed site. Sager said construction on the new park should begin in 2019 with phase one of the park opening in 2020 with athletic fields following the next year. The eastern park was approved in 2015 and is slated to relieve overcrowding problems at Pole Green Park.
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Robertson Photographic Artistry and a gift basket of jewelry from Ella Payne, an independent Paparazzi consultant. The event serves as a fundraiser for Hanover Community Support Services. Hanover Community Support Services is a local non-
profit that provides general and respite support to Hanover County residents who have a developmental disability, substance use disorder or mental health issues. All funds raised will be used by the nonprofit to provide financial support to the population it serves.
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daily by school administrators, but also noted the importance of hearing student concerns. “Without question, there are serious safety concerns associated with allowing students to walk out of school,” the superintendent said. “However, there are a wide variety of meaningful ways that students can work with their school administration to safely express themselves during the school day that is not disruptive. We’ve seen several positive examples of this within our division over the past month, including on March 14th.”
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the difficult nature of addressing student demonstrations and how best to administer policy regarding these types of events. “We believe that we can strike a balance between respecting students’ right to free speech, freedom of expression, and civic responsibility and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment,” Gill said. The superintendent did not discount safety concerns faced