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Scholarships awarded, sponsors Hodges returns, honored at inaugural Faire event McGraw elected to town council
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SHLAND – S y m b o l i c a l l y, the Ashland Strawberry Faire train left the station last week when the committee hosted an inaugural event recognizing scholarship recipients and business sponsors. On Wednesday, May 2, the Hanover Arts & Activities Center was the scene of the special evening, which paid tribute to the students who will not be able to take part in the Faire since Hanover County Public Schools will be holding commencement exercises on the same day, Saturday, June 16. The 2018 scholarship winners are: Hanover High School – Andrew Loce, Jay Pace
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The Ashland Strawberry Faire Committee recognized scholarship recipients during last week’s inaugural event at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Shown are, from left, Abigail Carter, Lee-Davis High School; Josephine Garner, Hanover High School; Erin Dugai, Atlee High School; Jessica Baskerville, Lee-Davis High School; Joshua Gordon, Jay Pace Scholarship; Rowan Hierholzer, Randolph-Macon College; and Daniel Folds, Hanover Center for Trades & Technology.
Scholarship, and Josephine Garner, Tafi Yourtee Scholarship. Patrick Henry High School – Lillian Domalik, Jay Pace Scholarship, and William Brett Gailey, Tafi Yourtee Scholarship.
Lee-Davis High school – Jessica Baskerville, Jay Pace Scholarship, and Abigail Carter, Tafi Yourtee Scholarship. Atlee High School – Joshua Gordon, Jay Pace Scholarship, and Erin Dugai, Tafi Yourtee Scholarship.
Hanover Center for Trades and Technology – Daniel Folds, Norman Bugge Scholarship. Randolph-Macon College – Rowan Hierholzer, Dick Gillis Scholarship. see FAIRE, pg. 9
Ashland Musical Variety Show delayed for one year Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND --The producers, directors and music directors of the Ashland Music alVariety Show, sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, announce that the next show will take place in 2020, instead of 2019.
Blackwell Auditorium, on the campus of RandolphMacon College, is going to be renovated with exciting new construction that will include a new Black Box Theatre, studios, offices and some new areas for Blackwell. Blackwell Auditorium will be restored to its orginal style
with an orchestra pit and new sound and lights. All of this is very exciting for the college and the community. The leadership team of the show appreciates how the faculty, staff and administration at the college have generously worked with the show since 1982, making it possible for
over 400 people to participate in each show. The show could not be done without the support and generousity of R-MC and Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, which provides the backstage space for the large cast. see VARIETY, pg. 4
ASHLAND – A familiar face and a newcomer were elected to Ashland Town Council last week in the General Election that brought out 555 voters out of the 4,082 registered. John H . Hodges, who was appointed in Au g u s t to fill the seat vacated by James HODGES Murray, led balloting with 398, 38.05%. Daniel McGraw will join Hodges, Steve Trivett, George Spagna and Kathy Abbott on town council. He garnered 329 votes, 31.45%, on Tuesday, May 1. Mayor James Foley chose not to seek re-election. A third candidate seeking one of the two seats was Terry L. “Les” Cook Jr., who got 291 votes, 27.82%. There were 28 writein votes, 2.68%. In absentee balloting, Hodges received 24 votes, 40.68%; Cook, 14,
23.73%; McGraw, 9, 15.25%; and write-ins, 12, 20.34%. Of his victory, Hodges said, “I am so grateful to the voters of the Town for the trust they have placed in me as a council member. I will do my best to be worthy of that trust.” He also congratulated McGraw, who he said “ran a vigorous and comprehensive c a m paign t h a t gained McGRAW valuable knowledge of the sentiments of the voters that will be invaluable in his service on town council.” “It is shame that there was not another slot for Les Cook to serve on council,” Hodges added. “He ran a principled campaign that was a credit to the town. The town was fortunate to have these two such great candidates and it was an honor to run with them.” McGraw said his campaign took him door-to-door throughout the town. “I tried see COUNCIL, pg. 4
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tifications that are advertised; job market. So, how does workforce what are the most in-demand development fit into Hanover skill-sets that are advertised County’s future economic and we try to work with the development and availability of job seekers to get a base level of individuals that have those good jobs for its citizens? Brian Davis, executive basic skills or certifications in director of the Partnership, the most demand industries.� Funding for those sersaid, “So, why does workforce development matter? It’s a basic vices is provided by the U.S. Department of simple question of Labor, as well as demand and supply.� local funds from In February, there participating counwere 38,000 jobs listties and cities. ed with the bulk of The Partnership them in healthcare, operates three retail, professional regional resource and scientific. workforce cen“Those are jobs ters located in where we need Chesterfield, Henpeople to fill them,� DAVIS rico and Richmond. Davis said. They offer job In the same month, there were about search resume assistance in 20,000 people in the metro area addition to provided occupasearching for jobs. For employ- tional training like tuition for ers, it means they must draw certified programs or on the job from that pool of unemployed training where the partnership workers and also recruit some covers half of the intern’s salary. The group also assists people who are working. And there’s the question with clothing, transportation; of how qualified the available childcare and even offers paid workforce is to perform the internships for those entering the workforce for the first time. types of jobs that are open. Relying on a working rela“So what it comes down to is for the jobs that are open, are tionship with local businesses there people out there currently by sponsoring job fairs and looking who want a job or who recruitment assistance, the are willing to take another job Partnership can even financialand have the right education, ly assist businesses to upgrade the certifications, the experi- their workforce. In Hanover, the Partnership ence and wage expectations for those job openings. A lot of joins forces with the Social times the answer is no,� Davis Services Board to make clients aware of the services available said. The Partnership attempts to at the three resource workforce prepare those unemployed or centers. “That outlines how we refer displaced job seekers for alternative careers, or sets them on customers between our services paths to obtain certificates that and increase awareness of what make them more viable in the we are able to do and what other agencies are able to do,� job market. “We look at data to see what Davis said. The agency also is estabare the most in demand cer-
lishing satellite access points at local libraries where citizens can access services and link to more extensive information. “We’re going to cross-train the library staff and give them access to online resources such as workshop information that they may not have had access to before,� Davis said. In addition, the Partnership will hold workshops at these regional libraries to increase awareness and enhance accessibility. The bulk of services provided last year, about 39 percent, went to accommodate Richmond clients, and 29 percent originated from Henrico. Hanover County recipients represented about 6 percent of services rendered by the Partnership last year. More than 480 Hanover residents received services at one of the centers last year. Four businesses and more than 90 residents received training or assistance in 2017. Davis said the Partnership’s success is gauged by the number of people who get jobs and retain them in addition to job placement rates. Last year, about 74 percent of applicants were placed in jobs with an average retention rate of 89 percent and an annual average salary of $27,000. Supervisor Angela KellyWiecek, Chickahominy District, is Hanover’s board representative on the Partnership, and said the organization is performing “serious work.� “I think all of us can appreciate the frightening situation that some of our constituents find themselves in,� Kelly-Wiecek said. “This agency is ready to help. It is important that we move individuals and families forward with livelihoods.�
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second subsequent offense, was reported in the 8400 block of Meadowbridge Road/ Ellerson Station Drive, Mechanicsville. Bomb/burn threat accused under 15 was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 8300 block of Rollins Lane, Mechanicsville. Prisoner making, selling and possessing a Schedule III, marijuana, was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Simple assault was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
Assault on a law enforcement officer, court, doctor, fire or medical was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7400 block of Lou Lane,
in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway/Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12300 block of Washington Highway/Dow Gil Road, Ashland.
Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender no endangerment, was reported in the 8700 block of Sliding Hill eastbound to Interstate 95 South, Ashland. Using abusive language was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of North Washington Highway/ England Street, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 bock of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 8200 block of Ironclad Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported
ID theft obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 11000 block of Leadbetter Road/Leadbetter Place, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Doswell. All other county/city ordinances, misdemeanors, were reported in the 17900 block of Landmark Cedar Road, Montpelier.
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Petit larceny building was reported in the 9400 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7600 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault
and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.
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Prescription fraud obtained by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Tiffany Lane, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6900 block of Skipjack Court, Mechanicsville. Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 9000 block of Cottlestone Circle, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 15100 block of Horseshoe Bridge Road, Doswell.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Chamberlayne Road/Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville.
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| Death Notices & Funerals JUANITA PAYNE BRADFORD Juanita Payne Bradford, 72, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Stuart Payne. Juanita worked at Third Presbyterian and Nelsen Funeral Home. She was a dedicated member at Parham Road Baptist BRADFORD Church, where she taught children's Sunday School and served on numerous committees. Juanita is survived by her husband of 42 years, Keith Bradford; children, Dana Delano (Tim) and Rita Carreras (Brian); grandchildren, Molly and Miles; mother, Mary Payne; siblings, Martha Bailey (Jerry),
Linda Calhoun (Mike), Ronnie Payne and Jan Abernathey (Donnie); aunt, Regina Pryor; as well as several nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Juanita deeply enjoyed spending time with her family, especially spoiling her grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at, 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Following the funeral, there was a time of fellowship at Parham Road Baptist Church at 2101 North Parham Road in Richmond. A graveside service was held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Mount Gilead Baptist Church at 4768 Shannon Hill Road in Columbia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parham Road Baptist Church.
1, 2018. He was employed by Little River Seafood. Dusty is survived by his father, George O. Dungan (Jean) of Montpelier; mother, Betty L. Taylor (William) of Warsaw; wife, Kimberly B. Dungan of Richmond; sons, Devin Marks Dungan of Richmond and Dylan Taylor Dungan Garcia of Harrisonburg; daughter, Madison Lee Dungan of Richmond; brother, William E. Taylor Jr.; sister, Sandy Jo Dungan; grandfather, Sam E. Coates; and good friend, Maria Garcia of Harrisonburg. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Welch Funeral Home-Marks Chapel at 10300 Richmond Road in Warsaw. Memorial contributions may be made to the West End Assembly of God, Youth Department, 401 N. Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23229.
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Edward Ernest Mayers, 89, of
Ashland, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 30, 2018. He was born on December 30, 1928, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife, Daniella. She said it was her honor and privilege to be his wife of 18 MAYERS years and to have known him for over 40 years. Ed was an ambassador of God and he often spoke of God’s love, forgiveness and second chances. Obituaries may be submitted free of charge to Melody Kinser at mkinser@ mechlocal.com. Photographs also may be included at no cost. For more information, call Kinser at 804-775-4622.
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to hear from everyone so that I can represent the community well. Listening to all constituents is important to me and to the value of government.” “This is a wonderful town. Each candidate was uniquely qualified and all of us ran positive campaigns,” he said. McGraw congratulated Hodges and thanked “Les Cook for running a great campaign. I hope to see Les active in the community because this is a better place with him involved.” “I am thankful for everyone who supported me, and I look forward to the challenge of being a good steward and servant leader in the Town of Ashland. We need to maintain our town character as we move forward,” he said. Cook congratulated Hodges and McGraw, and noted, “This was an incredibly positive elecsee COUNCIL, pg. 5
bers who attend each show. They ask for your patience and understanding, as they adjust to this change in their calendars and planning. The Ashland Musical Variety Show is an important fundraiser fot the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Without the income from the show in 2019, the Center will be challenged to keep the lights on. Members of the community are encouraged to consider making a donation to the Center in lieu of tickets to the show in 2019. Residents are invited to share their show ideas and suggestions with producers/directors Lorie Foley and Sue Watson and/or music directors Fred Horn and Carter Flippo and section music leader Jim Jones. The Hanover Arts & Activities Center is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization. For more information, visit www. hanoverarts.org.
McShin Foundation recognizes regional jail Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- The Pamunkey Regional Jail recently received the Bronze Key Award from the McShin Foundation during its 14th Annual Spring Awards Banquet at the Hanover Tavern in Hanover. As an affiliate of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), McShin honored the Pamunkey Regional Jail with the Bronze Key Award for its commitment to authentic peer recovery and jail based programs. A study conducted by the Pamunkey Regional Jail showed the jail-based McShin Program correlates to an over 40% reduction in recidivism in jails statewide. “We are proud of our partnership with Pamunkey and honored to present them with this award,” said McShin Foundation co-found-
ers Carol McDaid and John Shinholser. “The Bronze Key is a national award presented at the affiliate level of NCADD and is the highest award that can be given by the affiliate.” Other awards presented included Staff Member of the Year, Erin Mayberry; Community Service Awards, Angela Gottwald, Jill Cichowicz and Beverly and Herb Rueger; Bob Gray Volunteer Awards, Kelli Tuck and Robert Murphy; and Alumni of the Year, Michael Quinn and Jillian Nye. The event’s keynote speaker was 7th District Congressional candidate Abigail Spangler. The event had 170 people in attendance. The McShin Foundation was founded in 2004 and is Virginia’s leading nonprofit, full-service Recovery Community Organization (RCO) committed to serving individuals and families in their fight against Substance Use Disorders. Photo submitted by Alden Gregory For more information, go to www.mcshin. The McShin Foundation recently hosted its 14th Annual Spring Awards Banquet at The Hanover Tavern. Coleman Mundie, David Rook, Lesley Davis and Rachel Moyer. org.
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tion of three candidates who all wanted what was best for the Town of Ashland. The day at town hall was a great experience.” “I would like to thank everyone who came out to vote, and I appreciate everyone who gave me their support. It is comforting to know that so many people care about the future of our town,” Cook said. “I hope that our election can serve as an example of how civil political campaigns can be.” Hanover County Voter
The Arc of Hanover’s mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Attendees from Hanover and surrounding counties come to sample a wide range of food and libations from the area’s finest restaurants, caterers, and chefs and
Registrar Teresa “Teri” Smithson said there were 40 absentee voters in the town election. “A special thanks goes out to Hanover County’s Officers of Elections serving the Town of Ashland citizens: Maureen Wright, chief; Quentina Kinney, assistant chief; Janet Strauss-Jones, officer of election; and Joyce Smith, officer of election,” Smithson said. Ashland’s General Election provided an opportunity for Smithson’s office to help in training a newlyappointed deputy registrar from Goochland County. She was contacted by Winston
Forrest, who serves as general registrar/director of elections for Goochland, who asked if Kendall Hutchinson could receive hands-on training and experience as an officer of election in the town election. “Many localities within the Commonwealth of Virginia hold their Town Elections in May,” Smithson said. “Goochland County is not one of those localities.” “The Commonwealth’s Registrar Community is a strong and tight-knit group of professionals that continuously work together to retain continuity throughout the
to win silent auction and raffle prizes. Tricia Young, of Arc of Hanover, said, “Our goal for 2018 is to raise $20,000 for individuals with disabilities. The funds raised will improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families by providstate’s election process,” she added. Smithson said she and her staff “were happy to assist.” Deputy Registrar Sheilah Frattini, who handles all of Hanover’s election officials, had Hutchinson report at 5 a.m. at the poll. The trainee performed the same duties as any officer of election -- from training, to setting up the voting precinct, and not departing until every vote was accounted for on Election Day. “The experience Mrs. Hutchinson took away from that day was invaluable,” Smithson added. “She not only got to see the processes, and
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work with the election equipment during a live election, but she was able to take away many of the ‘best practices’ used in Hanover County. What better way to learn what your officers of election do and need
on Election Day than to be one yourself? This experience has given Mrs. Hutchinson not only the knowledge of what goes on out in the voting precincts but she gained it through an officer of election’s perspective.”
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Be thankful and tell mom you love her By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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’m blessed because my mother is here with me. She is 87 years old and still a dynamo: She drives around Mechanicsville taking care of our grocery shopping, her favorite pastime of retail buying, and making her weekly appearance for her hair appointment. When Mom moved here in 2009 from our hometown, she had lived in the same house she and Dad purchased in 1961 for 48 years. She was born in a house nearby and spent most of her life within two miles of the neighborhood in which I was raised. Even though her life was full in the coal mining hollow we knew as home for so long, Mom was well traveled. She and Dad were fortunate to
cross the country due to business and pleasure. Their goal with retirement was to travel more. Sadly, Dad died suddenly in 1992. Mom retired when they had planned and, she, along with other widowed educators, toured the United States and United Kingdom. She volunteered at one of the hometown hospitals, was on a bowling league for decades, and, most of all, served her church faithfully. She is considered the Church Mother and always acknowledged when we visit. Side note: Dad’s maternal grandfather was one of the founding members. Sunday we will celebrate Mother’s Day. I am fortunate to be able to still share the day with Mom and treat her special (I try to every day). It’s been an adjustment for the two of us living under the same roof again. Her move was
prompted by my sister’s declining health, which also led to my relocation to Virginia in 2005. I had been on my own for more than 30 years and Mom had been living alone for 17. There are times when tensions may rise, but, despite any upheaval, she knows I love her. I thank God for every day we have together. We enjoy our lives in Hanover County and the fortune of having extended family in Chesterfield and Powhatan counties. I’ve already made lunch reservations for Mother’s Day at one of the city’s finer restaurants. Mom and Dad sacrificed for my sister and me so I’m happy to do what I can for her. On Sunday, if your mother lives nearby, spend time with her. If not, call her. Most of all, tell her you love her. That’s a year-round emotion
Innovation brings new meaning to working for a living By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Making a living in America has become almost as diverse and innovative as the independent group of entrepreneurs who come up with the various methods to make a buck in the new millennium. You can have your dog walked, buy a new car or find a reputable roofer all with the touch of a finger aimed at the appropriate app. Just about anything you can imagine you might desire or want is a click away, and there’s a universe of unique services out there just waiting for a customer.
Some of them seem far-fetched, but in a new innovative world, who knows what the next milliondollar business is just around the corner. I suppose the first days of Facebook and Amazon were met with a fair amount of skepticism, and look how the future turned out for those companies. And who’s to say that a good idea in one person’s mind is not a viable business in the estimation of another more skeptical opinion. Nonetheless, I fear some seemingly innovative ideas and products are providing solutions for problems that don’t exist, and some inventors and innovative entrepreneurs have
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become enthralled with the journey and less interested in the destination. Americans regularly tune in to shows like Shark Tank to see the latest innovative ideas and the brave entrepreneurs who stake their life savings on the success of a dream. No doubt all of us like the idea of the little guy making it big with a simple idea that makes us all wonder “Why didn’t I think of that?” The last two entries in this infinite list of new services and businesses did not evoke that response from me, but, again, who I am to judge the validity a see WORKING, pg. 7
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The Shady Grove United Methodist Church Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Ministry in association with the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond will present a seminar on Legal Planning for Alzheimer’s/Dementia -- Legal Documents Needed to Facilitate Care at 6:30 p.m. This program is targeted at caregivers, but will provide information that is essential to everyone. The speaker will be Paul G. Izzo, Esq., a local elder lawyer. The seminar will be held in the Chapel at the church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804 559-2805 or Mark Elliott at 804 746-8288.
Saturday, May 12 The Doswell Ruritan Club Community Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Doswell Community Center at 16433 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The Doswell Ruritan Club is holding the yard sale to raise funds in support of the Doswell Ruritan Club scholarship program. Vendors will be set up outside unless it rains in which case the event will be moved indoors. In addition, the club will be selling baked goods and refreshments throughout the day. The Virginia Blood Services bloodmobile will be on-site from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Franklin Jones at 804-370-8577.
Saturday, May 19 A reception for a Windemere Art Gallery Show will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. The show, which runs through May 31, will spotlight “Multi-Media Display,” featuring Susan Wood. For more information, call 804-730-0384.
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HHS student’s poster wins local, state contest Phase II Mechumps Creek work underway By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – A sophomore at Hanover High School won $1,000 for her entry in the Metro Richmond CrimeStoppers Poster Contest. Kaitlin Kilgore of Mechanicsville received $500 each on the area and state levels. Her winning design included two German Shepherd K-9s. “My love of animals really made me decide to go with it. When I thought of policemen, I thought of the K-9 unit.” The design also featured police cruisers, but Kaitlin said her emphasis was on the dogs. Kaitlin studies graphics design at Hanover High. Her teacher is Debora Campbell. She is modest in talking about her winning poster. “I give my whole class credit; they really helped me critique to make our posters better. I really am thankful that they all helped me out.” Everyone in her art class had to compete in the contest. Art has been a part of her life for some time. “When I was in middle school I did three years of traditional art
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service that seems futile to me may provide to someone seeking that very assistance. I listened intently to a story about a woman who described herself as a professional cuddler. For $60 or so, a person can go to one of these snugglers’ homes, climb in bed and be caressed for 30 minutes. I know what you’re thinking. These folks are just finding a new variation in a profession that’s as old as mankind itself,
ASHLAND -- Construction for Phase II of the Mechumps Creek Restoration project started on April 9 and is expected to be completed by July 30. This section of the Mechumps Creek is between Hill Carter Parkway and Interstate 95. The Town of Ashland and Randolph-Macon College (R-MC) have been collaborating on restoring Mechumps Creek for several years. The current project is the second of two phases. Phase I, which was completed in 2009, is between Cottage Greene Drive and Hill Carter Parkway. The purpose of a stream restoration is to reduce the effects of land development on the water quality in local streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. The area draining to Mechumps Creek has been increasing developed over the past several decades. Much of the development was done before there were requirements for stormwater management.
Asphalt, concrete, buildings, etc., in developed areas prevent rainwater from soaking to the ground (i.e., infiltrating), and, therefore, increase the amount of runoff when it rains. The increased runoff causes erosion and degradation of streams. Also, all contaminants that are on these impervious surfaces wash directly into the streams during a rainfall event. The stream restoration will create conditions that can better manage the large volumes of runoff thus reducing erosion in the stream, and will filter out contaminants in the stormwater runoff; both of these resulting in better water quality all the way to the Chesapeake Bay. Although as many trees as possible will be preserved, and trees and wetland vegetation will be replanted at the conclusion of the project; trees will be removed during construction. For more information on the project, or if you would like to review the plans, contact Clancy Jordan at cjordan@ashlandva.gov.
achieved downward dog with a goat standing precariously on their back. “Now, that’s something that
could really catch on,” I said as I exited the room. Sometimes, you have to cross them up!
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and my freshman year when I got into high school I decided to go into graphics art.” “I’ve always been interested in the fine arts; I’ve dabbled in a little bit of everything,” Kaitlin added. Her artistic talent also includes poetry, which was spotlighted with she won a contest in the eighth grade. Kaitlin said her focus is on but the cuddlers vehemently deny any sexual connection to what they do. Now, I’m not disputing the power of human touch to soothe and heal battered nerves, or the need of humans to experience the touch of fellow humans, but I’m not sure paying for it in half-hour sessions is a path to tranquility or well-being. One cuddler describes her services as a non-sexual positive touch, a description that some would define as an enigma. The lady on television said
fine arts painting and sketching. “It’s something I do in my spare time,” she said. She hopes to continue studying art and add photography to her resume. She is a member of the school’s Photography Club. Kaitlin noted that students at Hanover High have won the CrimeStoppers poster contest she made $85,000 last year hugging strangers. So somewhere out there exists a group of adults seeking a pajama party kind of closeness that most of us have abandoned. And all of this makes me feel guilty for wanting the fair share of a double bed with clearly defined areas for each occupant, most of the time. Thankfully, I’ve mostly outgrown the urge to utter well-mannered outrage at these kinds of stories, so I made no comment as the story
Kaitlin Kilgore, a sophomore at Hanover High School, took top honors in the metro and state poster contests sponsored by CrimeStoppers. Among those taking part in the award presentation were Steve Wills, school resource officer; Debora Campbell, Kaitlin’s art teacher; Maj. Tom Woody; Stephanie P. Karn, chair of the Board of Directors for Metro Richmond CrimeStoppers; Kaitlin, her mother Holly and grandmother Susan Wood
“quite a few times.” Her love of animals extends beyond the paintbrush. As a volunteer at the Hanover Animal Shelter, she made a donation of $50 from her winnings. ended. I could feel my children as they silently awaited what they thought was a predictable reaction to this type of story. I didn’t say a word. The next story finally began, an in-depth investigation on what could become the latest money making trend in the Midwest. An enterprising lady was describing her new venture, a new form of meditational exercise called Goat Yoga. I only watched for a few seconds as members of her class
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Beaverdam student wins AAA School Safety Patrol award RICHMOND – As the 2017-2018 school year begins its final quarter, the MidAtlantic Foundation for Safety and Education and AAA MidAtlantic honored nine deserving students at this year’s Outstanding AAA School Safety Patrol Awards Luncheon in Richmond. The Foundation received
Safety and Education. Autumn Reed from Beaverdam Elementary School is among the nine winners chosen as 2017-2018 Outstanding AAA School Safety Patrols of the year. When Autumn sees a student struggling with school safety -- for example, running into the school and pushing
“It is an honor to recognize the patrollers that have gone above and beyond the call of duty. These nine students truly exemplify the leadership skills we look in great safety patrollers.” HALEY GLYNN Traffic safety community educator Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education
dozens of applications from schools throughout the Commonwealth and selected the top nine nominees. The winners excelled in the areas of leadership, dependability, character and academics. These nine extraordinary students each received a $100 gift card and plaque from the Mid-Atlantic Foundation for
others -- she takes the time to talk to the student and hear their side of the story. Asking, “Why are you in a big hurry?” and “Do you need my help?” She encourages everyone to think of others’ safety as well as their own, to try better next time, and to learn from every situation. After an incident, she keeps
her eyes out for that student and praises them for making the right choice. This follow-through and personalized commitment to safety has really helped make a positive difference at her school. “Every student involved in the School Safety Patrol program plays a key role in keeping their fellow classmates safe,” Haley Glynn, traffic safety community educator for the MidAtlantic Foundation for Safety and Education, said. “It is an honor to recognize the patrollers that have gone above and beyond the call of duty. These nine students truly exemplify the leadership skills we look for in great safety patrollers, and I know they are destined to go on to do bigger and better things.” The School Safety Patrol program began in 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. Today, there are approximately 654,000 students who serve as safety patrollers throughout the United States helping make schools safer; over 93,000 alone are in Mid-Atlantic territory. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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An AAA School Safety Patroller from Hanover County Public Schools has received the Outstanding AAA School Safety Patrol Award for Exceptional Service. Shown are, from left, front row, Marshall Reed; Autumn Reed, a fifth grader at Beaverdam Elementary School; and Beth Reed; and, back row, Officer Newsome, DARE officer at Beaverdam Elementary School; Jenn Hoechst, Safety Patrol co-supervisor at Beaverdam Elementary School; Karen Maltby, Safety Patrol co-supervisor at Beaverdam Elementary School; Chip Joseph, principal at Beaverdam Elementary School; and Haley Glynn (AAA traffic safety educator).
Students notified of number of American Legion Post 175 gears available tickets for graduation up for Senior Baseball Program ASHLAND – As Hanover County Public Schools prepares for the June 16 commencement exercises for Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry high schools, the district has announced that individual high schools are no longer allowed to provide their own tickets for graduation. The Siegel Center is now providing the tickets, and, this year, each school will only be given 4,000 tickets for distribution. Based on the size of the Senior Class at PHHS this year, only 11 tickets per graduating senior will be offered (this is a change from past procedures). Once all tickets have been distributed in early June, the school administration will re-evaluate the ticket situation and will communicate to all if they will be able to offer one
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additional ticket per senior. Each graduating senior will still receive two parking passes (this is the same). VIP SEATING SECTION: All full-time Hanover County employees may request seating in the reserved VIP seating section. However, due to space constraints, there will be a limit of 6 reserved in that section per graduating senior. To reserve six seats in that section, email Leslie Nuckols at Ltnuckols@hcps.us until Friday, May 18. Emails must come from the county email address for verification of employment. The name of the graduating senior also must be listed.
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -American Legion Baseball has been around since 1925 as a community service and a part of the Americanism effort of the American Legion. The goal of the program is to teach the youth of America the importance of sportsmanship, good health, active citizenship, as well as promoting a team spirit.
American Legion Post 175 in Mechanicsville has sponsored teams off and on since 1949, most recently since 2004. Post 175’s Senior Baseball program is open to players through 19 years of age. Nineteen-year olds must have turned 19 after the first of the season year to qualify, or for this 2018 season, since Jan. 1, 2018. The Post draws its play-
ers from several high schools, Atlee, Hanover, Lee-Davis, Patrick Henry and King William, as well as some returning college freshmen, or 2017 high school graduates, as long as they meet 19-year-old age restriction. Post 175’s team plays other Post’s teams in the Department of Virginia, 11th District, in Richmond, Henrico, Powhatan, see BASEBALL, pg. 16
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Students who attended (those who could not did submit statements of appreciation and explained their commitments, including sporting events) talked about their college plans and career goals. The Ashland Strawberry Faire provides 10 scholarships to Hanover County Public Schools students, with nine being given in memory of three founding members of the
intendent of HCPS, said, the district has “a tradition of excellence – something we take pride in.” Hanover County schools, he said, “have been going strong since 1870 when they consolidated into one division.” He said the school system is privileged to have a partnership with the Faire, which, in turn, benefits students with the scholarships. Sharon Chidsey, Faire president, recognized representatives of the town, includ-
The Town of Ashland is giving the Ashland Strawberry Faire a matching grant for the Blackwell Stage on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. The Faire started on the grounds of R-MC in 1982.
Faire: Dick Gillis, Tafi Yourtee and Jay Pace. The 10th is in memory of Norman Bugge and awarded to a HCTT student. All scholarship recipients are selected by the schools. Betty LaPlace serves as the scholarship coordinator for the Faire. Dr. Michael Gill, super-
ing Mayor Jim Foley, Town Manager Joshua Farrar and Assistant to the Town Manager Wanda Cornell. The town, Chidsey noted, is giving the Faire a matching grant for the Blackwell Stage on the campus of RandolphMacon College. The Faire started on the grounds of
R-MC in 1982. She also acknowledged the town’s support with security and the volunteer rescue squad in helping with keeping pedestrians safe and traffic moving. This year, the Ashland Kiwanis Club has entered into a partnership with the Faire’s Board of Directors. John McDonald represented the club at last week’s event. Dani Stockwell, treasurer of the Faire, said it “has been a successful event, rain or shine, managed mostly in the black.” The purpose, she continued, is to “give back to the community,” with $80,000 having been raised over the years. Nonprofits receive financial support, as the Faire Committee helps by providing booth space for their missions. Bob Flanagan, committee vice president, said they had been fortunate enough to have had a large number of sponsors over the years, and thanked those who were able to attend the inaugural event. “We are truly grateful that so many people in our com-
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In the photo above, Bob Flanagan, Faire vice president, left, and Sharon Chidsey, Faire president, right, presented Joy Monopoli with a certificate and Ashland Strawberry Faire mug to acknowledge The Mechanicsville Local and The Hanover Local becoming business sponsors. Monopoli is the publisher of Richmond Suburban News.
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Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent Hanover County Public Schools, right, briefly addressed the Ashland Strawberry Faire and joining in celebrating the scholarship recipients. Shown with him are, from left, Karla Taylor, career counselor at Hanover and Lee-Davis High Schools; Josephine Garner, Hanover High School; Jessica Baskerville, Lee-Davis High School; and Abigail Carter, Lee-Davis High School. The Town of Ashland was represented by, in the photo below, from left, Mayor Jim Foley, Assistant to the Town Manager Wanda Cornell andTown Manager Joshua Farrar.
munity believe in supporting scholarships to Hanover County students,” he said. Among those recognized for their support were: Town of Ashland, Chuck Staudenmaier of We Think In Ink, Sheila Tompkins and Cherie Davie of Tompkins Jewelers, Matt and Jennifer Pusilic of Ashland Physical Therapy. Joy Monopoli and Melody Kinser of The Mechanicsville
Local and The Hanover Local, Bobby Brooks and Sara Holloway of Hanover Arts & Activities Center, Mark Maphis of Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland. Katie Cartwright of Katie Cartwright Photography, Alice Lynch of Randolph-Macon College, and Cool Spring Rec Center. The evening also included performances by Erin Dugai and Abigail Carter, who sang
“At Last” and “Astonishing,” respectively. A video had been compiled spotlighting the Faire through the years. The 2018 Ashland Strawberry Faire will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, on the streets of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland. For more information, visit https://ashlandstrawberryfaire. com/.
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Diamond contests spark plenty of fireworks By Rob Witham and Jonathan Howard For the Hanover Local ASHLAND – Jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first against your oldest rivals on the road is a good thing, but isn’t without its pitfalls. “We kind of fell into that lapse of, okay, we’ve scored a lot of runs, we’re going to cruise in this game. We’ve got to remember, they are teenagers,” said Lee-Davis head baseball coach Tyler Johnson. “It really took until that seventh inning when we had to battle back to regain their focus.” The seventh inning began with Lee-Davis down 5-3, as Patrick Henry sought another comeback victory over a county rival like its win at home over Atlee two weeks earlier. But the Confederates would not be denied, tying the game, then seizing it back on a Braden Lambert solo home run to lead off the eighth, finishing the 6-5 victory with a defensive gem for an important win in the Region 5B playoff race. For the Patriots (10-4), the loss was especially tough, losing both a late lead and two key starters, center fielder Zack Plageman and shortstop Hunter Hart, to injury. Starter Gabe Lassiter bounced back from giving up those three first inning runs to shut out LeeDavis over the next five innings.
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Patrick Henry courtesy runner Avery Houchins (3) scores on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth to give the Patriots a 4-3 win over visiting Lee-Davis Friday. The Patriots scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra innings.
In the seventh, Lassiter allowed a single to Lee-Davis reliever Jalen Strattman, struck out Hunter Beck, and got Brent Allen to fly out. But he couldn’t get the complete game victory as Patriots head coach Sam Hart
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went to reliever Connor Logan with a 2-0 count on Jack Rice, who had two hits coming into the at-bat. Rice walked, bringing up Zach Lass, who drilled a 1-0 pitch into right center field for a base hit. Cole Harding,
running for Strattman, scored easily, while Rice, flying all the way from first, beat the throw home to tie the game at five. Troy Taylor doubled to lead off the bottom of the seventh, but Patrick Henry left him
stranded at second to force extra innings. On the first pitch of the eighth, Braden Lambert stepped to the plate.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a commentary prepared by Bob Gardner, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations, and Billy Haun, executive director of the Virginia High School League. It is being reprinted with their permission. One of the responsibilities that parents take most seriously is protecting their children from injury, whether it is buckling seat belts in a car or wearing a helmet while riding a bike. And when their kids become teenagers and want to participate in sports or other activities, parents do everything they can to keep see VHSL, pg. 11
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“I was thinking, man, I’ve got to get a team hit, get in scoring position,” Lambert recalled. “[Zach] Lass, before I got up there, said all he’s doing is throwing fastballs. Be ready for that first one and jump on it.” Lambert did, sending the first pitch down the left field line and over the fence for the 6-5 lead. It would be the pitching of Strattman, a freshman, and a remarkable defensive play by right fielder Logan Davis, that would seal the key LeeDavis victory. Terrance Oxendine singled to lead off the Patrick Henry eighth, moving to second on a sacrifice bunt. Timmy Matthews, batting in Hart’s spot, launched a single to right field. The blazing fast Oxendine rounded third, and Davis knew he needed the perfect throw for any chance at preserving his team’s precarious one-run lead. His throw landed right at the plate, beating Oxendine by a split second, the tag earning the second out. “He’d already hit it to me once, so I was out there praying for the ball,” Davis said. Strattman, after walking Nick Zook, struck out Taylor with the winning run at first as the Confederates improved to 8-7. “Patrick Henry is always a close game, it’s a big win,” Davis
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their sons and daughters from getting hurt. But not all injuries are caused by a twist, fall, collision or accident. Many are caused when young athletes repeat the same athletic activity so often that muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones don’t have time to recover – especially among middle school and high school
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Grant Huckestein (15), Cole Migliorini, Rick Spiers (5) and Reece Yeargain (13) congratulate Mike Nickles (30) after Nickles hit a grand slam in the fourth inning of the Yellow Jackets’ 17-3 victory over visiting Bridgewater in the nightcap of a doubleheader for a sweep of the Eagles in the first round of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference baseball tournament Friday.
Wild ending Patrick Henry’s comefrom-behind effort was complete after the Patriots started the game trailing 3-0. Patriots starter Charlotte Mitchell allowed a two-run home run
to Lee-Davis’ Sydney Guess in the third, and reliever Riley Dull later allowed a solo homer to Logan Hawker to spot the Confederates the lead. Patrick Henry scored a run in the sixth but found themselves trailing by two runs as the game headed to the bottom
of the seventh. In the seventh, the Patriots would take advantage of a series of Lee-Davis miscues to get back in the game. Caroline Quigley started it off by drawing a walk one-out walk. Saxon Radcliffe, Blair Rhodes, and Erin White all followed by reaching on
errors. Combined with aggressive Patriot base running, it was a recipe for disaster for LeeDavis, leading to game-tying runs for Patrick Henry. Dull gave up a single in the top of the eighth inning, but allowed no runs, setting up the Patriots’ victory. She led off
students. These injuries can end promising careers, cost families tens of thousands of dollars, squash dreams and literally change lives. Examples include elbow and arm injuries to teenagers who play baseball or softball all year long, shoulder injuries to year-round swimmers, wrist and elbow injuries to gymnasts, and stress fractures to soccer players. The culprit, most often, is what’s commonly known as
“sport specialization,” the process of playing the same sport all year long with the goal of either gaining a competitive edge or earning a college scholarship. It involves intense, yearround training in a single sport. Research shows that sports specialization is putting teenage athletes at risk. According to a study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and conducted by researchers from the University
of Wisconsin, high school athletes who specialize in a single sport are 70 percent more likely to suffer an injury during their playing season than those who play multiple sports. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons says much the same. It reports that “overuse injuries” (injuries caused when an athletic activity is repeated so often that parts of the body do not have enough time to heal) are responsible for nearly half of all sports inju-
ries to middle school and high school students. There is a solution. Young athletes should be encouraged to play multiple sports. When student-athletes cross-train, they work different muscle groups and joints which, in fact, results in better overall conditioning. They also develop a new set of athletic skills like hand-eye coordination, balance, endurance, explosion and agility that are transferable to their primary sport.
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the bottom half of the inning with a single and was replaced by courtesy runner Avery Houchens. Houchens advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt, went to third on a wild pitch, and scored on another wild pitch to give Patrick Henry the win. Patrick Henry head coach Lance Lestourgeon said his job was to manage his team’s emotions. “I focus more on the mental part. It was my job tonight to keep my team medium: not too high, not too low. We were down and could have easily folded the tent,” Lestourgeon said. “To not get down and fold the tent, [close] up shop and go home … it’s a great job by our athletes.” Lee-Davis head coach Jackie Davis acknowledged Patrick Henry’s effort in putting pressure on her team and forcing the Confederates into mistakes in the end, but also noted that more can be learned from a loss of this magnitude than a blowout win. “We gain so much more from a game like this – regardless of the outcome – in preparing for the playoff season than we do beating a team 10-0 or 19-0,” Davis said. “These are the games that you learn from.” Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Rob Witham and Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. It’s no coincidence that 30 of the 32 first-round picks in the 2017 National Football League draft played multiple sports in high school. Parents can play a key role in preventing these overuse injuries by encouraging their kids to play multiple sports rather than pushing them to specialize in one sport. They will have more fun, will be less likely to suffer burnout and will become better athletes.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, May 23, 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-25-17(c), VIRGINIA T. AND WILLIAM C. JOYCE Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7822-12-6037 and 7822-11-7696 consisting of approximately 16.73 acres, and located on the north line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 975 feet west of its intersection with Brown Pleasants Road (State Route 791) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a convenience store with gas pumps, a small restaurant and office use in the existing dwelling. (PUBLIC HEARING)
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C-3-18(c), THE ROBERT E. ANTONELLI AND JEAN B. GASEN REVOCABLE TRUST Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8734-56-6083, consisting of approximately 6.93 acres, and located on the east line of Beulah Church Road (State Route 633) approximately 650 feet north of its intersection with Keitts Corner Road (State Route 1796) in the COLD HARBOR 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 gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 3.47 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-4-18(c), IPSON FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST (RONNY T. IPSON) Request(s) to rezone from M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, to M-3(c), Heavy Industrial District with conditions, on GPIN 7788-24-6576, consisting of approximately 19.98 acres, and located on the east line of Old Telegraph Road (State Route 661) approximately 375 feet south of its intersection with 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 Business Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit business and industrial uses. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-2-18, ALKA AND SURYA DHAKAR Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.10 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a private club (community center) on GPIN 7748-35-3193 and 7748-44-1922 (portion), consisting of approximately 16.17 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Cauthorne Road (State Route 624) approximately 0.41 mile north of its intersection with Stepping Stone Lane (private road) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business. (PUBLIC HEARING) CUP-3-18, IPSON FAMILY REVOCABLE TRUST (RONNY T. IPSON) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in accordance with Section 26-183.7 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a junkyard on GPIN 7788-24-6576, consisting of approximately 19.98 acres (CUP area is limited to 10.57 acres), zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions (concurrent rezoning request for M-3(c), Heavy Industrial District with conditions) and located on the east line of Old Telegraph Road (State Route 661) approximately 375 feet south of its intersection with 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 Business Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 15th day of May 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Virginia Code section 15.22204 for the purpose of receiving input, and may approve the following: ORD2018-03 SMALL CELL WIRELESS ORDINANCE NO. 2018-03 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 21, “ZONING” TO ADD ARTICLE IX, “SMALL CELL WIRELESS FACILITIES” TO ESTABLISH THE STANDARDS FOR SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-3 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE §§ 15.22316.3 & 15.2-2316.4. ORDINANCE NO. 2018-3 ALSO RENUMBERS SECTION 21-277, “ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS” TO BE SECTION 21-278. ORD2018-04 STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-04 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 21, “ZONING,” ARTICLE XXV, “SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS,” SECTION 21-261 USE AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, TO ADD STANDARDS FOR PARKING OF MAJOR RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. ORD2018-05 CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 21, “ZONING,” ARTICLE I, “IN GENERAL,” SECTION 21-3 DEFINITIONS, TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE AND TO AMEND ARTICLE XIII, “LIMITED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT M-1,” SECTION 21-119 PERMITTED USES, TO ADD CONTRACTOR’S OFFICE AS A PERMITTED USE.
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June 12, 2018 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY and REPUBLICAN PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION Voters must choose which Election they would like to cast a ballot. IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING NOW AVAILABLE! If you qualify to vote by absentee, ballots are now available in the Voter Registration office in the Wickham building at the County Complex Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm & Saturday, June 9th from 8am to 4pm. NEW! You may now apply online for an Absentee Ballot at www.elections.virginia.gov Monday, May 21
Last day to register or make changes to your voter registration
Tuesday, June 5
Last day to request an Absentee Ballot by mail/fax
Thursday, June 7
Chief/Asst. Chief Officer of Elections Training
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Registrar office opens 8am-4pm for Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting
Monday, June 11
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Tuesday, June 12
Polls open at 6am and close at 7pm
Wednesday, June 13 Election Canvass at 1pm in the Wickham Bldg room 119 of the County Complex You may register to vote or update your registration online at www.elections.virginia.gov. 748980-01
A copy of ORD2018-03, ORD2018-04, and ORD2018-05 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073. Written comments may be submitted to bcornelius@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, May 17, 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:
Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing on the appointment of a school board member for the Mechanicsville Magisterial District, in accordance with Section 22.1-29.1 of the Code of Virginia.
REZONING C-5-18(c), HALEY FAMILY, L.P. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 789011-8139, consisting of approximately 56.9 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) east its intersection with Cedon Road (private road) in the BEAVERDAM 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 nine (9) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.32 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
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ORDINANCE 18-07, REVISED SUBDIVISION ROAD STANDARDS AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 25, Subdivision Ordinance, Sections 25-53, 25-56, 25-57, and 25-66 to add requirements to ensure public safety, including clarifying the required widths of public and private roads, ensuring that private roads are properly maintained by an owners’ association, and that, where the Subdivision Ordinance and the fire code or other requirement of the fire marshal are inconsistent, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. (PUBLIC HEARING)
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Volunteerism to be celebrated May 15 MECHANICSVILLE -Hanover County will be celebrating “big hearts” in a big way on Tuesday, May 15, and all Hanover County volunteers are invited to attend. Hanover’s annual Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration will get underway at 7 p.m. in the Hanover High School Auditorium. It is a free event. The event celebrates the generosity of daily contributions that volunteers make within the community. It is a gathering for all volunteers, within various organizations and county programs, who have shared their kindness and compassion throughout Hanover County. It also will be an opportunity for members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to
express appreciation for all the “everyday heroes,” to acknowledge this year’s 48 Spirit of Volunteerism award nominees, and to announce the 2018 award recipients. The Hanover Concert Band, Hanover Idols, the Hanover High School String Orchestra and the Hanover High School Jazz Ensemble will perform. After the program, a light reception will follow. This year’s guest host is Cheryl Miller, CSB Channel 6 News at Noon anchor. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to volunteer@hanovercounty.gov or call 804-365-4300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Stoney to speak at commencement RICHMOND – City of Richmond Mayor Levar M. Stoney will deliver the commencement speech at Reynolds Community College’s 45th Commencement, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 13, at the Virginia Commonwealth University
Stuart C. Siegel Center, located at 1200 W. Broad St. in Richmond. Reynolds operates three campuses serving residents in the City of Richmond and the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Goochland, Louisa and Powhatan.
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Brittany, 507396, is a 2-year-old spayed female coonhound mix. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Brittany is a sweetheart of a dog -- and very, very friendly. Brittany has been in the shelter since February. She would love to find a forever home. She is super playful with both people and other dogs. She also is great on a leash. Brittany seems to be house trained. She will make a great pet for any household. Cotton, 512566, is a 1½-year-old spayed female domestic long-haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Cotton is a very nice cat. She was surrendered to the shelter last month. Cotton has been an indoor/outdoor cat so she is used to both environments. She is sweet around people, but does not like to
be held that long. She also is well litter trained. Cotton is ready to go home with you today. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-3656485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/ Adopt-a-Pet/.
Registration continues for Hanover Humane’s Loving Critter Camp ASHLAND -- In July, Hanover Humane will once again offer its “Loving Critter Camp” for animalloving children (rising second through fifth graders) during summer vacation. Hanover Humane has dedicated this educational program for children in honor of Diana Lynn Loving, one of Hanover Humane’s patrons. Through eyes of the children enrolled in “Loving Critter Camp,” Loving’s respect, love, and appreciation for animals will live on. “Loving Critter Camp” is the place where campers will learn about the
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animals that share our world from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. Rising second through fifth graders will participate in age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and hands-on animal encounters that teach them respect and compassion for animal, and they also will learn how to provide a lifetime of care for animals. During Camp, children will encounter all sorts of creatures, large and small, and will handle a wide variety of friendly pets. They will examine animals, both domestic and exotic, and learn what it takes to care for these animals as pets. The children will have
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the opportunity to meet individuals in the field such as animal trainers, animal handlers, etc., and will learn what it takes to work with these amazing creatures as pets. “Loving Critter Camp” is a five-day program, offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 23-27, at Hanover Humane’s facility in Ashland, located four miles north of Virginia Center Commons Mall. Nestled on five acres, Hanover Humane’s facility has a full-service boarding and grooming kennel and a home equipped with a Wellness Clinic, a kennel, play yard, and wooded walk-
ing trails. Camp activities will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting. To better meet the needs of campers, course materials and activities have been arranged for rising second through fifth graders. There are a limited number of slots still available, and these slots will be filled on a first come/ first paid basis. For more information on Hanover Humane’s Loving Critter Camp July 2018 Session, and to obtain registration materials, email the coordinator at info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.
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Chesterfield, and Colonial Heights during the regular season, which usually starts after the end of the high school playoffs. After the end of the regular season, the Post plays in the District Tournament to determine who goes on to the State Tournament. Beyond that, there is the Regional Tournament and then the American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina. There is no cost to the players to play for Post 175, and they are issued uniforms provided by the Post, which makes them stand apart from other Summer Baseball Programs. The cost is completely covered by Post 175. American Legion Baseball has produced many Major League Baseball players, and many that have gone on to the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, including, this year, Chipper Jones and Jim Thome. Other Hall of Famers who played American Legion Baseball include Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Yogi Berra, Frank Robinson, Johnny Bench, Steve Carlton, George Brett, Tom Glavine, Mike Piazza, and Greg Maddox, just to name a few. Many favorite players played American Legion Baseball, such as Roger Clemens, Joey Gallo, Bryce Harper, Matt Holliday, Rick Porcello, Albert Pujols, and Justin Verlander. In 2017, Post 175 had a player from Hanover High School, Antonio Balducci, who was submitted to the American Legion Department of Virginia as a candidate for an American Legion Baseball Scholarship. He received a scholarship award from the Department of Virginia and an All-Academic Team Scholarship from the American Legion National Organization, sponsored by Diamond Sports Inc. For more information on the Post and team, go to www. post175.org and click on the “Legion Baseball” tab on the left.