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Hanover County financial offices begin move Aug. 15 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- Hanover County’s main financial offices are moving into a new building in the government complex. On Wednesday, Aug. 15, the Treasurer’s Office and the Department TheTreasurer’sOffice of Internal Audit will open for business in and the Commissioner the Chenault-Weems of Revenue’s office will Building. This is the be located on the first former Circuit Court building, which the floor of the ChenaultHanover County Board Weems Building. of Supervisors renamed the Chenault-Weems Building on July 25. The Commissioner of Revenue’s Office is expected to open in the Chenault-Weems Building on Aug. 21. The Department of Finance and Management Services is expected to open for business in the Chenault-Weems Building on Aug. 24. see OFFICES, pg. 8

PHHS principal will not return By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

SHLAND -- Following a two-hour closed session special meeting on Thursday, the Hanover County School Board voted 5-1 to remove Beth Smith from her position as principal at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS). Sue Dibble abstained and Ola Hawkins was not present at the meeting due to a death in her family. SMITH Officials were tight-lipped regarding the decision following the closed session, but took the vote to accept the recommended action in public. The decision comes days after an 11-hour marathon session earlier in the week where a number of witnesses were called by both sides in the case. As mid-

night approached on Tuesday night, board members announced no decision had been reached. Smith served as PHHS principal for two years, but, according to reports, was not offered a contract for the upcoming year. State and local code prevents school system officials from discussing personnel issues, or providing details of specific cases. Due to the immense interest in this case, Hanover County Public Schools issued a statement addressed to Patrick Henry families, faculty and staff following the decision just after 9 p.m. Thursday. “We are writing to inform you that Beth Smith is no longer employed by Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) and will no longer serve as the principal of Patrick Henry High School (PHHS),” the email stated. Several speakers spoke in favor of retaining Smith at last month’s school board meeting, and many comments, both positive and negative, regarding her tenure have been received at the central office in

Ashland. Other parents and stakeholders had expressed concern that the system was not keeping parents and students informed of the decision. The letter, signed by superintendent Michael Gill and school board chair Bob Hundley, addressed that very issue. “We understand that this news may be concerning, but we wanted to communicate with you as soon as we were permitted to do so by policy to help eliminate any further uncertainty in the community about her role and the future of PHHS.” The lack of public information regarding the action also also addressed in the letter. “Regrettably, this has caused a lot of speculation, misinformation, and frustration in the community. Nevertheless, we want to assure you that we make decisions based upon facts, policy, and, most importantly, what we believe is in the best interest of students.” The search for an interim principal

Ashland Summer Theatre Festival to be held Saturday Photos submitted by Louise Ricks

The Whistle Stop Theatre Company will present the Ashland Summer Theatre Festival on Saturday, Aug. 11, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Performances of “Thumbelina,” “Cattywampused,” and “Rumpelstiltskin” are scheduled for noon, 2 and 4 p.m., respectively. Tickets are $10 for all three shows. To make a purchase, go to https://whistlestoptheatre. weebly.com/purchase-tickets.html. Between shows, those attending are encouraged to join with the Ashland Main Street Association in checking out the Ashland Farmers Market, Ashland Library, PBS Ready to Learn, Tiny Tim’s Trains and Toys, Sugar Fix, Origin Beer Lab, Cross Brothers Grocery, Gotta Have It Gifts, Trackside Grill, Butterfly Babies, The Henry Clay Inn, and The Ashland Visitors Center.

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ADA project at train station expected to take about a year By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- With all the hoopla created by efforts to bring a third rail to Ashland last year, a project that could greatly affect the community has gone mostly unnoticed. “The third rail thing was such an awful thing that it took all of our attention,” said Ashland Main Street design committee chair Bob Brown. “If that issue hadn’t been here, and Amtrak started to fiddle around with our historic station, there would be a lot of noise about it.” Upgrades to the current Ashland Train Station and Visitors Center to satisfy ADA (handicap accessible) stan-

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dards will take about a year for Amtrak to complete, and could result in some inconvenience and changes for local residents as well as passenger train riders. In order to meet those requirements, Amtrak will rebuild the platforms that allow access to trains on both sides of the track, raising them to a level of about 18 inches from their current position. The new platforms will allow movable lifts to operate and make access to the train for handicapped riders easier. The lifts will raise the rider to train level and allow an easy entrance to the passenger car. The new platforms will be bordered by metal fences, constructed with matching bricks to the existing structure, and will be located north of the station, thereby not affecting the historic view of the station synonymous with the town. “The historic station will still look the same,” Brown said. The construction is expected to take about 12 months and train service will not be interrupted during that period. The platform on the college side of the track will require an increase in width from 4 feet to 12 to allow the handicapped lift. That will eliminate some parking on the RandolphMacon College side, but still allow street traffic to access the numerous parking areas located near the school. Railroad Avenue also will remain open during the construction, allowing access to shops and businesses located near the station. The increased height neces-

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Upgrades to the current Ashland Train Station and Visitors Center to satisfy ADA (handicap accessible) standards will take about a year for Amtrak to complete.

sitates the required railing, and mobilized lifts will be utilized to raise wheelchair-bound riders to train level. A small storage shed will be constructed on the R-MC side to provide a storage area for the lift. In addition to the new lifts and expanded platforms, a new ADA compliant walkway across the tracks also will be included in the project. Brown said Amtrak met with his committee last fall and has continued communication with members and Town of Ashland officials throughout the design process. “They (Amtrak) are very nice people and they tried hard on this project,” Brown said. In addition to the reduced parking and access to the platforms and additional fencing, Brown identified another element in the plan that affects the current setting. A garden and sitting area

maintained by the Ashland Garden Club on the north side of the station will be greatly reduced to the construction of a sidewalk on that side of the tracks. “The Ashland Garden Club has worked for years raising money to build and maintain that area and it could be cut in half by the construction,” Brown said. “The garden has to be removed to build this, but, hopefully, we can take the tree and some big bushes and store them for a year, and then bring them back.” Even with the tweaks, Brown said the project does represent a change in the historic station’s setting, and summed up his feelings regarding the plans. “It’s not going to look good enough, but it’s going to be pretty good. Amtrak has tried to minimize the impact of the construction, but it’s still going to be a big deal.”

HCSO needs help in identifying suspects Celebr ating The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying robbery suspects. Around 3:20 p.m. on Friday, May 25, Sgt. James R. Cooper said a bus driver was robbed of about $1,000 in cash at a business located in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road. Cooper said the victim was approached by one suspect who led him behind the business for a card game. As the victim displayed his cash, two suspects restrained the victim, while other suspects took the cash and ran. Descriptions of the suspects are: Suspect 1: White male, 40-50 years old, 5’11”, 200 pounds, no teeth, wearing a yellow t-shirt, tan shorts and clean-shaven.

Suspect 2: White male, 50 to 60 years old, tall, thin build, wearing a white pullover shirt with a collar and a dark red baseball cap with a white mesh back. Suspect 3: White male, early 30s, 6’0”, 180 to 190 pounds, muscular build, with dark hair and a dark goatee, wearing a black t-shirt with a design on the front and blue jeans. Suspect 4: White male, thin build, approximately 6’0”, with dirty blonde hair and a reddish brown beard, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. Photos of the suspects are not available. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile devices to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Petit larceny, $200 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Bellspring Drive,

Crab Feast to be held Aug. 18 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Firefighters Crab Feast ’18 will be held on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Hanover/Cold Harbor Ruritan Park at 8131 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Gates will open at 1 p.m. and close at 8 p.m. General Admission tickets are $40 and are only available during the pre-sale period (until noon on Sunday, Aug. 5) Admission tickets will not be sold at the gate, and

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals CHARLES “DOC” GLENN BAILEY Charles "Doc" Glenn Bailey, 79, of Ashland, formerly of Rogersville, Tennessee, passed away on July 30, 2018. He was the son of the late Thomas and Fannie B ai le y. BAILEY Charles retired from Crawford Manufacturing after many years of service. He was a member of Gwathmey Baptist Church, where he played on the church softball team and was a founding member of the Ashland Moose Lodge. He had a love for NASCAR and was a true fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Charles is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Bailey; daughter, Patsy Mayhew (David); grandson, Jacob Mayhew; brother, Don Bailey; many nieces, nephews and other extended family members. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Gwathmey Baptist Church at 11232 Gwathmey Church Road in Ashland.

CAROLYN BARNETT Carolyn Barnett, of Hague, passed peacefully from this world and rejoined her beloved

Billy on July 21, 2018. She was predeceased by her parents, Stuart and BARNETT Jane Johnson of Manquin; and her husband, William "Billy" Barnett. She is survived by three stepchildren, whom she loved as her own, Mike Barnett (Nancy) of Carmel Church, Lisa Taylor (Danny) of Ashland and Karen Richards (Tom) of King George; four grandchildren, Heather Camphuysen (Keith), Dylan Martin (Ginger), Scott Barnett and Preston Richards; two great-grandchildren, Parker and Audrey Camphuysen; and three cousins, Chris Moren (Lisa), Eddie Moren (Debbie) and Dennis Moren (Vickie). Carolyn was an active member of the Callao Moose Lodge and the local Red Hat Society. A memorial will be held, but has not yet been planned.

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his best friend and wife, Vonnie Farmer; his son who was his pride and joy, Arthur III; stepdaughter, Katrina Williams; and Deandre Robinson. “Tarry,” as he was affectionately known by his family, was born June 4, 1966, to Rev. Dr. Arthur and Bobby Farmer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Catherine and Louis Farmer and Blanche and Benjamin Jackson; and his uncle, Willie “Rudy” Abrams. He also leaves to cherish his memory two brothers; Tracy (Cloteal) and Avery (Bridget); one sister, Wendy Young (Tom); five uncles and four aunts, Louis (Wanda), Lawrence (Saundra), Linwood (Charlene) Farmer, Diane DeCordova (Leon), John Abrams and Marion Latney; nieces, Pennita Morris, Brittany Cobbin, Jessica Ferguson and Ariel Farmer; nephews, Tracy Farmer Jr, Dwayne Ferguson Jr., Deon Farmer, Jeremiah Farmer and Louis Beavers (Godson); one grandson, Kenneth Williams Jr.; four great nieces and four great nephews; a sonin-law, Kenneth Williams Sr.; many cousins; extended family and friends among them several devoted, Linda Farmer, Marion Abrams, Roy “Rick” Shelton IV, Wayne “Stein” Greene, Tony Harris and Ron Ray. Art was an avid runner and weightlifter. Art loved is dogs, Cole, Lacey and Rampage. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, August 8, 2018) at the Ashland Christian Center in Ashland. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.

ETHEL H. LEBER Ethel H. Leber, 99, of Powhatan, passed away on July 31, 2018. She is survived by her children, Lois L. Cooley of Montpelier, Louis W. Leber (Mary) of New Kent and Lorine L. Heath (Gene) of Powhatan;

six grandchildren, many greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. LEBER Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018, in the First Baptist Church at 2109 Anderson Highway in Powhatan. Interment followed at 2 p.m. in Riverview Cemetery in Richmond. Bennett & Barden Funeral Home at 3215 Anderson Highway (Route 60), in Powhatan was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at bennettbardenfh.com

RUTH PAULETTE MEEKER PETRO Ruth Paulette Meeker Petro, 70, of Doswell, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Almeda Me e k e r. Ruth was born in Arkansas and began her career PETRO in Chicago, and relocated to Richmond in 1987. She retired from Time Warner after 37 years of service as Department Manager. She traveled extensively all over the world with her husband and sister. Ruth served as Secretary for Pintopplers Bowling League. Ruth is survived by her husband, John Petro; puppies, Nick and Nora; siblings, Phyllis Kowalke, Ronald Meeker (Peggy), Mary Louise Willhelm, Carolyn Meeker, John Gary Meeker (Debbie) and Kenneth Meeker; 13 nieces and nephews and other extend-

ed family members and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory-Reid Chapel at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local Humane Society.

JAMES CECIL PATTERSON James Cecil Patterson, 77, of Ashland, formerly of Pulaski, passed away at home on August 2, 2018, after a long illness. James was the son of the late Ira Claude Patterson Sr. and Lillian P r i c e PATTERSON Patterson of Pulaski. He also was preceded in death by his two brothers, Ira Claude Patterson Jr. and Robert Terry Patterson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Alice Joanne White Patterson; daughters, Karla Patterson King (devoted and special son-in-law, Jim) and Kimberly Paige Patterson; grandchildren, Mitchell Weston King, Carter James King and Lauren Alice Harms; great-granddaughter, Lillian Jessica King; siblings, Linda Patterson Hurley, Samuel D. Patterson (Lois) and Billy Patterson (Sandy); and numerous nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School, Class of 1961, and a graduate of ICS. He was a surveyor with Downing & Associates and retired from Resource International Surveying & Engineers LTD. Jimmy was an avid hunter and fisherman. He won many tournaments, awards and trophies

with Pro AM Teams. Jimmy enjoyed traveling to various locations with his brothers and nephews to hunt and fish, his favorites were Canada and The Everglades. He attended Forest Grove United Methodist Church, where a visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018. A private interment was held for the family in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forest Grove United Methodist Church, 13384 Ashland Rd., Ashland, VA 23005 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK. 73123 in his honor. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

BRANDY NICOLE PLEASANTS Brandy Nicole Pleasants was born August 16, 1983, to the union of Joseph and Nancy Pleasants in Beaufort, South Carolina. From an early age Brandy exuded a likeness for helping those PLEASANTS in need and served as an EMT with the Frog Level Rescue Squad. After graduating from Caroline County High School, she went to work for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Carrier, Shop Steward, and Acting Supervisor in Ashland, Virginia and served as Post Master Relief in Ladysmith. In 2010, Brandy graduated Magna Cum Laude from ECPI College of Technology with an Associate of Applied Health Science and Medical Assisting. In her spare time Brandy enjoyed spending see OBITUARIES, pg. 5

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time with her sisters, attending Bible study, and hanging out with her friends and coworkers. On August 1, 2018, Brandy was celebrated home. She is mourned for a short while, but cherished forever by her parents, Nancy and Joseph Pleasants; grandmother, Catherine O. Marks, siblings, Brittanie Phillips (Jamar), Alan Ames, Jonathan Ames and Tyler Ames; Mary J. Anderson (aunt), Edmond “Buck” Baylor (uncle), Evelyn Gregory (aunt), Robert L. Gregory, (uncle), James E. Gregory (uncle), D’Andrea Harris (aunt), Jeanette Ames (aunt) and Michelle Hogue(aunt); godson, Jayden Gregory Haskins; and a host of loving cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

SHARON PRYOR Sharon Denise Pryor, 66, of Montpelier, departed this life on July 27, 2018. She was born on January 26, 1952, to the late Joseph Edward King and Juan G. Morris. She found Christ at an early PRYOR age, was baptized, and was a proud member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Sharon attended and graduated from Hanover County Public Schools. She loved traveling and going on trips with her family. She was employed at Best Products until they went out of business. She later worked at Capital One until her health began to decline.She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Edward King; and brother, Jerome King. She leaves to cherish her memories her devoted daughter, Sherri Pryor Robinson (Carlton); son, Clyde L. Pryor (Mozelle Foster); mother, Juan G. Morris

(Everette); sister, Sylvia Nelson; brothers, Gary King and Clifford King (Fredricka); one sister-in-law, Sonya King; four grandchildren, Bryant Pryor, Lorenzo Pryor, Latrell Pryor and Katelyn Sloan; four greatgrandkids, Michael, Bryant Jr., Brayla and Brayden; nine aunts, Thelma Taylor, Lucille Coleman, Sue Overton, Blanch Morris (John), Marian Carter (Jethro), Jean White (Buford), Laverne Jones (Thaddeus), Robnet King and Helen King; one great aunt Beulah Johnson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2018, at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

THE REVEREND HILL CARTER RIDDLE The Reverend Hill Carter Riddle, a Virginia native, and an Episcopal priest for 54 years, died peacefully among family at his New Orleans home on July 29, 2018. The Reverend Riddle was born in Danville on June 29, 1936, and was educated in the Danville Public RIDDLE Schools. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Virginia and a MST from the Virginia Episcopal Theological Seminary. In 1991, he was awarded a Doctor of Divinity degree from the same seminary. Between college and seminary, he served three years as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. The Rev. Riddle was ordained in 1964 and served three parishes in Virginia: St. John’s in Hampton, St. James the Less in Ashland and Christ Church in Roanoke. He moved to New Orleans in 1984 to

become rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, where he remained until his retirement in 2003. He was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Seminary, the Board of Regents at the University of the South and the boards of the Episcopal Media Center and St. Martin’s Episcopal School. He also served on the Board of Governors of Tulane Medical Center and the New Orleans Opera. He was a co-founder of Southwestern Virginia Opera Company. He was active in the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, serving twice as President of the Standing Committee. He also served as deputy to five General Conventions of the church. After his retirement, he served as interim rector at three New Orleans area churches: Holy Comforter, St. Paul’s and St. Augustine. In addition, he was interim rector for a year at St. Michael and All Angels in Dallas. The Rev. Riddle is survived by his wife of 56 years, Macon; two sons, Hill Jr. and Clement (with Charlotte) of Hendersonville, North Carolina; a daughter, Elizabeth Hoover (with David) of Alexandria; a brother, Charles of Norfolk; and four grandchildren, Rutledge, Amelia, Caroline and Madeline. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Trinity Episcopal Church at 1329 Jackson Avenue. Interment was private. Donations in memory of the Rev. Riddle may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, the Hill Riddle Scholarship Fund at Trinity Episcopal School, the Lighthouse for the Blind or the New Orleans Opera Association.

found his passion in the retail grocery industry, where he was employed with Giant Food Store for over 25 years. After closing, he began working for Farm Fresh (Richfood) Stores. He had a strong work ethic. Even at the age of 78, he was still working until a sudden change occurred in his health in 2013. He retired officially in 2013. Perry was preceded in death by four siblings, the Late Joseph (JoeLane), Willie Smith, Arreatha

to his loving wife, Hannah Smith. Perry was raised and educated in Caroline County School System. He spent his younger years as a member of the Mt. Oni Baptist Church. He later moved his membership to the First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. His job career began with him working with his brother Jewell in Washington, D.C., at the Soldier’s Home. In 1957, he enlisted with the United States Army. He served for three years and was granted an honorable discharge. He

rounded by his loving family. Perry was born on November 7, 1934, the fifth SMITH of eight children born to the Late Jewell and Irene Baylor Smith. Perry was affectionately known as “Kitty” to his family and childhood friends. Everyone else knew him as “Wilson”. He was a devoted husband of 61 years

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Vanity and realizing aging requires more products By Melody Kinser Managing Editor On July 25, I reached what I consider to be a milestone in the aging process: I celebrated my 62nd birthday. To some, that may not seem so significant, but, to me, it opened the door to start planning for retirement. No, I won’t be departing any time soon, but the Social Security Administration and I have finally agreed on a date. It is gratifying to know that I’ve been employed for 43 years and certainly feel that I’ve paid my dues for that monthly check in a few years. Anyway, 62 also provided a reality check in terms if what is involved in preparing to be seen “out in the world.” A process that used to take about 10 minutes has expanded to 20 or 30. I’ve reached the point where I may need a check-off list before heading out the door to work. About a year ago, concealer became a mandatory addition to my cosmetic case, which now won’t even close due to the increase in products.

My affinity for makeup goes back to my childhood when Mom would give me the small lipstick samples from her Avon lady. Even though I spent a lot of time with the neighborhood boys playing whiffle ball, 10 can alley, volleyball and basketball, I always had a fascination with makeup. Now its use has taken on a necessary role. As I sit here typing, I’m somewhat impeded by way too long acrylic nails (this falls under the “What Was I Thinking?” category). By the time you read this, they will be either considerably shorter or gone. Another aspect of aging has been the locked-in hair appointment. (What gray?) Without question, I am my mother’s daughter. Few are convinced upon meeting her that she is almost 88 years old. We’ve always attributed it to good genes from her paternal grandmother. Although I used the word vanity in the headline, I prefer to think I’m concerned about preservation.

I will confess, though, that there are times during the weekend when I may be seen running errands wearing glasses (instead of contacts) with no makeup on in my attempt to hide aging. I’ve also been known to pick up carry-out dinner while wearing my favorite Ugg house slippers. Sometimes I remember being in a two-vehicle accident in my hometown. What an image: I had on a jogging suit and my hair was in curlers. I knew the city cop who responded to the scene. No citations were issued related to the mishap, but I should have been ticketed for looking scary out in public. One more thought in this I-just-returnedfrom-vacation column: I observed my 10-year anniversary with Richmond Suburban News on July 14. Thank you for being so welcoming. Mechanicsville is home and everyone has been so gracious in this memorable decade. It is definitely a pleasure being part of Hanover County.

Krispy Kreme promotion drew crowds of doughnut devotees By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Friday, July 27, hours before the sun made its first appearance in a week, cars began lining up on Broad Street near Willow Lawn. Now, the smell of hot doughnuts at Staples Mill and Broad Streets is not an unusual occurrence. It’s something that’s permeated the air and issued a tantalizing invitation to anyone within smelling distance of that corner for decades. For the life of me, I could not understand why an increasingly long line formed on Broad Street waiting

to enter Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. There’s always a brisk business at the location every morning, but this seemed unusual and out of the norm even by Krispy Kreme standards. Now, I was still trying to figure out what I was doing up at this early hour. I had an excuse and was headed out to perform everyone’s favorite errand, servicing your automobile. I was grabbing an egg biscuit for the long trip to the dealership for what is never a pleasant couple of hours sitting in a lobby that reminds me that my car is not new. And now the line of cars was as far as the eye could

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see looking like a caravan of chariots lined up for battle. As evening approached, I was again in that area and noticed the line of cars still extended a fair distance down the street and the lobby was packed. I had since discovered what was causing the chaos. Krispy Kreme was celebrating its 81st birthday and celebrating by giving customers a deal on their specialty, glazed doughnuts. Customers who purchased one dozen at regular price received the second dozen for a dollar. Honestly, the recent Build a Bear stampede didn’t

Monday, Aug. 13 American Legion Post 90 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. All veterans, Post, SAL and Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend. A meeting of the Post 90 American Legion Riders will get underway at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

Tuesdays, Aug. 14-28 The 2nd Annual Super Tuesday Services will be held at 7 p.m. at the Rural Point Baptist Church at 6548 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville, with special speakers: Aug. 14 Evangelist Cody Zorn; Aug. 21 Evangelist Brent Carr; and Aug. 28 Pastor Kenny Baldwin of Crossroad Baptist Church. For more information, call 804-730-3226 or go to www.ruralpointbaptist.com or Facebook at www.facebook.com/ RPBCVA/ .

Wednesday, Aug. 15 Salem Presbyterian Church will hold its annual picnic from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fried chicken or ham dinners will be sold. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Take-outs will be available. For more information, call 804-746-0732.

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Thursday, Aug. 16 Henry Clay Elementary School will welcome Mary Townes, the new assistant principal, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Ashland Sweet Frog location.

Saturday, Sept. 29 The Lee-Davis High School Class of 1973 will hold its 45th reunion at Creamfield Farm in Mechanicsville. The event will be catered by Smokey Bottom BBQ. seeCALENDAR pg. 7

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begins immediately, and filling that position temporarily allows officials time to conduct a comprehensive search for a replacement. â€œIn the meantime, we will work as quickly as possible to identify and hire a well-qualified and experienced interim principal before the start of the upcoming school year. This will allow us the necessary time to conduct a thorough search for a permanent principal.â€?

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That process will involve the input of stakeholders, parents and students. â€œDuring this process, there will be several opportunities for you to provide input on the qualities and characteristics you want us to consider in a new principal. We are committed to hiring the best candidate, and we genuinely encourage, want, and need your participation as we move forward.â€? Officials assured parents and students that the upcoming school opening will not be affected by the change in lead-

ership. â€œAs the new school year approaches, we want to reassure you that school board office administration and staff will continue to provide strong and direct support to PHHS administration, faculty, and staff to help ensure a successful start. Without question, our primary focus will be on helping every student maximize his or her potential and succeed by providing them with exceptional instruction in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment,â€? the email concluded.

â€œ1970s eraâ€? faculty members that would like to take part in the reunion. Invitations will be mailed soon. Those interested are asked to contact Dale

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Members of Boys Scout Troop 521 from Cool Spring Baptist Church took part in a High Adventure Trip Out West from July 7-22. The Scouts covered three states, Colorado, Wyoming and South Dakota. The pinnacle of the trip was seeing the Mount Rushmore Monument. They drove about 2,600 miles, hiked 120 miles, viewed 26 different animal species native to Out West and had seven different campsites over the 16 days. Shown are, from left, David Saunders, Boy Scout Michael Moser, Jay Golding, Boy Scout Luke Saunders, Boy Scout Jesse Schlothauer, Boy Scout Ryan White, Boy Scout Matthew White, Tim Schlothauer, Charles White, Boy Scout Ryan Kaegi and Tim Swingle, Scout Master for 16 years at Troop 521.

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Hanover Golf Club held its Club Championship on July 14-15. The winners of the twoday event recorded the lowest total gross score in their respective flight were: Hill Mallory III, Championship flight; Jeff Alexander, Senior Men’s Championship flight; Ashley Weatherford, Men’s Super Senior Championship flight; Lynn Mallory, Women’s Championship flight; and Barbara Henderson, Women’s Senior Championship flight..

Katherine O ’Donnell of Richmond Tourism to speak at Chamber luncheon Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- “Tourism on Fire’ will be the topic of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce’s New Suite Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott at11625 Lakeridge Pkwy. in Ashland.

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Johnson and Wayne Smith. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: his loving wife, Hannah M. Smith, one devoted daughter, Reverend Sherry L. Brown of Glen Allen; two

M. Weems and Lois B. Chenault. At the time of his death in 1985, Weems had served nearly 50 years as the county’s Treasurer. He was elected in 1935 and was re-elected 12 times. Chenault served seven terms as Commissioner of the Revenue, and is the only woman to serve as a constitutional officer in Hanover County. She began her career in Hanover County government in 1967 and was appointed Commissioner of the Revenue in 1974. She won election six times before retiring in 1999. Last year, all of the county’s Courts and Court-related offices

moved into a new building located to the north of the VaughanBradley Sheriff’s Office building. That freed both the old Circuit Court and old General District Court buildings to be repurposed for other county offices. Bids for the renovation of the former General District Court building will be issued this fall with the plan to award the contract next spring. Several other county offices will be moved to that building when the renovation is complete.

interest me, but the crowd of folks that jammed the lobby at Krispy Kreme did get my attention. I’m sure that I am not the only Richmonder who has a long relationship with the outlet on Broad Street. When I had my first morning paper route as a preteen, my final stop was always Krispy Kreme. The doughnuts were always hot, served by little ladies with starched white aprons. I suppose a year hasn’t passed without me making at least one visit to that location, so I finally decided to park and head for the end of the line. What a naive fool of a thought? Every adjoining lot was jammed with the vehicles of dedicated, discount doughnut seekers. I ended up finding a spot in the Holiday Inn lot a block away. I was getting out of my car when a woman approached the

lot, carrying the two dozen hardearned snacks like a stuffed animal won at the local fair. “How long did you wait?” I asked. “Almost an hour,” she smiled. She told me that rumors were rampant in the long line waiting for doughnuts, the worst coming in the form of a report that the small outlet was running out of doughnuts. “Someone in the line said they made like 18,000 doughnuts so far today,” she said. Now, I can’t verify those figures, but I can tell you the promotion did achieve, to my observation, Build a Bear like results, and I could tell by the look at this mother’s face who waited patiently in line for doughnuts for her kids that I didn’t want to enter that fray. The lady must have seen me walk back to my car, and, as I prepared to leave, she pulled her car beside mine. “Sir, do you want one of these doughnuts?” she asked with a smile.

I politely declined, but left the scene of the confusion with a good feeling, a belief in the goodness and generosity of my fellow man or woman, and a confirmed and affirmed belief that discounted doughnuts will always draw a crowd. But, it wasn’t all unicorns and rainbows at all locations. The company’s Facebook page was alive with angry customers who told their own horror stories. One poster wrote: “Just made a trip up thinking I would miss the crowd and not only did I miss the crowd I missed the donuts they are out! How does that happen lol?!?” Another wrote, “Drove 45 minutes just to get there and be told there were no donuts, but “if you come back in a couple hours, we may have a few” Thanks for nothing.” Oh, my! The whole episode left me with a yearning for something sweet and sticky. I think I’ll go and have a full-priced doughnut.

devoted sons, Perry Jr. and Kirk Smith of Hanover. One granddaughter, Shannon Johnson of Supply; one loving brother, Jewell (Mamie) Smith of Washington, D.C.; two devoted sisters, Virginia (James) Taylor of White Plains, Maryland, and Carol (Welford) King of

Richmond; one devoted sonin-law, James Brown of Glen Allen; brother-in-law, Edmond Peatross of Lynchburg; three sisters-in-law, Pearl (Deacon Alroy) Smith of Lynchburg, Geneva (Virgil) Brown of Hanover and Margie Peatross of Bowling Green; a host of

nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends and his church family. Funeral services were held at noon on Monday, August 6, 2018, at the First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Dawn. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements.

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The Treasurer’s Office and the Commissioner of Revenue’s office will be located on the first floor of the Chenault-Weems Building. The Department of Finance and Management Services will be located on the second floor of the new financial building, and the Department of Internal Audit will be located in what used to be the basement. The Chenault-Weems Building was named in honor of two longtime Hanover County elected officials, the late George

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Rockville finishes sixth in 12U World Series By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local It was the longest and toughest walk of the season Friday in Jensen Beach, Florida, when the Rockville 12U Softball AllStars headed to their dugout after being eliminated by the Wilmington All-Stars of North Carolina. But the finality of the moment was overshadowed, for Rockville fans, by an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. Christi Loving, mother of team member Breanna Loving, perhaps said it best when she characterized the week at the Babe Ruth World Series as being filled with “bumps and bruises...sunburn, tears, wins and losses.” A journey long dreamed of by the team, coaches and Rockville community had finally come to pass, giving a quintessential American hamlet great pride and purpose. “I think all of our girls really loved the experience,” said Rockville head coach Keith Winder on Sunday, just hours after returning home from Florida. “To get to play against teams from all over the country – they never thought they would play teams from California, Louisiana, or Indiana. They loved it.” The on-field journey began with a jolt, as in the opening round, Rockville took a 5-1

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Top, Rockville’s 9-10 Baseball All-Stars — the Virginia state champions — began their Cal Ripken World Series campaign Tuesday in Jensen Beach, Florida. Left, Rockville’s 11-12 Softball AllStars made the eight-team championship round in their World Series, ultimately finishing sixth.

lead into the bottom of the fifth inning over Mount Olive of New Jersey. The Marauders, however, exploded for six runs to take a 7-5 lead with an inning to play. Resilient Rockville plat-

ed four runs in the top of the sixth to retake the lead at 9-7. It set the stage for a painful ending, as the Marauders took a walk-off win 10-9. It was an early pivot point for Rockville,

and Winder watched carefully as to how his team would rebound. “It motivated them a little bit. The sixth inning proved to everyone that we came to play,” Winder said. A 4-2 loss to Los Altos of California Tuesday set up a must-win situation against Ellensburg, Washington. Any frustration held by the girls was taken out via their offense, scoring six runs in the first inning, then seven more in the third to take a run-rule victory, 13-0. The win was just enough

for Rockville to grab the eighth and final seed into the championship bracket. It also meant a date with the top seed in the tournament to that point, the East Side AllStars of South Bend, Indiana. Though they knew they were in a double elimination bracket, Rockville played as if there was no room for error. After East Side took a 1-0 lead in the second inning, Rockville plated four runs in the top of the third. Brookelynne Winterson had two RBI on a double to lead the charge,

then Madeline Winder took control in the circle, throwing 25 strikes in 35 pitches, allowing just a run in the fifth, as Rockville held on to shock the top seed 4-3, and prove they would not be an easy out. “I scouted [East Side] the afternoon before we played them and saw that all the pitchers used their changeup,” Winder said. “So we really talked about waiting on their pitches, and when we finally got the ones we wanted, we see ROCKVILLE, pg. 11

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Weather drowns Post 175’s state title dreams By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Even though Mechanicsville Post 175 began a game Friday, the team’s American Legion Virginia state championship campaign effectively ended Wednesday. The weather, which forced the cancellation of the loser’s bracket in the District 11 tournament – which Mechanicsville won – the previous week, repeated its interference with the state tournament which was held in Winchester last week. Unfortunately for Post 175, it ran into a scrappy Kilmarnock Post 86 team Wednesday. Kilmarnock scored five runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to break a 6-6 tie and claim an 11-6 victory to send Mechanicsville into the loser’s bracket. Heavy and persistent rain made conditions at the state tournament’s primary field

host to Lynchburg Post 16 at a Jim Barnett Park while the winner’s bracket game was being played at James Wood High School. In the second inning, the managers of the Mechanicsville and Lynchburg teams were informed that another band of rain had rendered the field at James Wood unplayable; the loser’s bracket was being canceled so that the winner’s bracket teams could use the secondary field at the park. The teams were given a choice: stop now or finish the game they had started. Powers and the Post 16 manager opted to finish, Powers using the time to make sure all his players had one last chance to play Legion baseball. “I didn’t tell my players that, Courtesy of Mechanicsville Post 175 but the coaching staff knew,” Weather thwarted Mechanicsville Post 175’s state tournament campaign, which ended prematurely Friday, but the team can still Powers said. “We were trying to celebrate a successful year with a powerful offense and an undefeated record in the regular season and District 11 tournament. get as many people in – it was Tournament officials tried going to be their last Legion – James Wood High School awaiting a chance to play also going into the tournament that weather was a problem and we to keep the tournament going experience. in Winchester – challenging. took a toll on participants. Unfortunately, with Post Being cooped up in hotels “It was a messy week down don’t want to be in the loser’s by using a backup site and a there,” said Post 175 manager bracket. We ended up finding compressed timeline. Friday night, Post 175 was playing Brandon Powers. “We knew our way there.” see POST 175, pg. 12

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Patrick Henry baseball player Hunter Hart (seated, center) committed to continue his athletic career at the College of William & Mary in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father — and Patrick Henry head baseball coach — Sam Hart; Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson; Patrick Henry assistant baseball coach Chris Cheely; Patrick Henry head football coach Keith Braxton; and his mother, Linda Hart.

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Patrick Henry baseball player Austin Odell (seated, center) commits to play for Virginia Wesleyan University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Brad Odell; James Bierlein; Patrick Henry head baseball coach Sam Hart; Casie Garner; Gene Garner; and his mother, Stacie Odell.

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Patrick Henry swimmer Brendan Cox commits to swim for Hampden-Sydney College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are (clockwise, from left): his sister, Caroline Cox; his mother, Sarah Cox; his brother, Randolph-Macon swimmer Jacob Cox; his father, Joe Cox; and his sister, Samantha Cox.

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took advantage of it.” The victory would, however, prove to be the apex of Rockville’s Babe Ruth experience. Later on Thursday, they had no answer for eventual World Series champion Patterson, Louisiana, who

breezed to a 14-0 victory to send Rockville into the elimination bracket Friday morning. Rockville would experience no bounce back. Wilmington scored two runs in the second, four in the third, then ended the game, and Rockville’s season, with five runs in the fourth for an 11-1 victory. “I really think we ran out of steam. After the East Side win

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Patrick Henry cheerleader and gymnast Sierra Baxter (second from right) commits to continue her cheerleading career at Coastal Carolina in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With her are (from left): her brother, Bryson Baxter; her father, Tim Baxter; and her mother, Angela Baxter.

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we knew, going into the afternoon, if we win again, we’re in the final four no matter what,” Winder said. “But the heat really got to the girls. That Florida really took its toll.” With a softball complex surrounded by water with few trees and a hot Florida sun baking the fields, you end up with not just a softball tournament, but an endurance test. But there

is nothing wrong with falling to teams which outperform you, and despite not getting the result they wanted overall at the World Series, the girls left with not just an experience never to be forgotten, but likely, for most of them, some big-time motivation. Eight of the 12 players on the Rockville roster are eligible to return to play at the 12U

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Patrick Henry’s Katie Goodman (left) commits to joining the dance team at Old Dominion University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With her are Patrick Henry cheer and dance team advisor Caitlin Hughes (center) and her mother, Betty Kay Goodman.

Tinsley to Eagles

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Patrick Henry athlete Jennifer Macias (left) commits to run for Shenandoah University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With her is her mother, Clara Juarez.

Patrick Henry’s Ryan Tinsley (center) signs the paperwork to commit to the University of Mary Washington in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are Patrick Henry head track and field coach Scott Brown (left) and Patrick Henry head cross country coach Jeremy Dobrinski.

level next season, a bittersweet fact for Winder, whose daughter is one of the four who will graduate to the next level. So don’t be surprised if, come eleven months from now, Rockville is again gearing up for the opportunity to make a return trip to the Babe Ruth World Series, and, with experience in tow, make even more noise. Meanwhile, the Rockville

9U Baseball All-Stars began pool play in the Cal Ripken World Series, also in Jensen Beach, on Tuesday, with single games scheduled each day until Friday. Based on those performances, championship bracket play would begin on Saturday, with the World Series champion crowned on Sunday. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Bridgewater bound

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Patrick Henry field hockey player Caroline Quigley (second from right) commits to play for Bridgewater College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With her are (from left): her sister, Katie Quigley; her father, Steve Quigley; and her mother, Michelle Quigley.

Mason to Eagles

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Patrick Henry runner Blake Mason (seated, center) commits to compete for the University of Mary Washington in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are (clockwise, from left): his father, Harlan Mason; his brother, Trevor Mason; and his mother, Kirstin Mason.

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175 trailing 7-2 in the bottom of the fifth inning, the team got just one pitch: which was fouled by Mechanicsville slugger Zack Beach. The rain started again and Post 175’s season finished unfinished as the team’s final game didn’t last long enough to be registered as complete. “We knew we were going

home at that point,” Powers said. “Then the skies opened up.” Powers said the field conditions made it tough on a defense which had made played mostly error-free ball throughout the regular season and district tournament. “The field conditions were rough,” he said. “The first day we get there, the field was underwater. We were shocked we were able to play. I think

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we made four errors, when we hadn’t made more than two errors in a game. … But everyone had to play on them.” Other teams struggled with errors, too. While Post 175 won its state opener Tuesday with a 15-9 win over Leesburg Post 34 – despite five errors – it had just three errors to four for Kilmarnock in its loss Wednesday. Strike zones did not help any team.

“We had some tight strike zones with the umpires,” Powers said. “They were good strike zones, but they were tight. We walked more than we had all year. That’s coming into play with the wet ball and everything.” All the factors combined to create an atypical performance by Post 175. “We usually played solid defense and threw strikes all year, and it was uncharacteris-

tic of us to kick the ball around a little bit,” Powers said. “We were playing in the rain and it was a tough situation.” Despite the disappointing outcome, it was a good year for the team. “I’m proud of the guys and how they played – and our style of play,” Powers said. “It’s fun baseball. It’s fun summer ball. It’s positivity around Post

175. Everyone knew about us at that tournament. Everyone knew. They heard that we were a machine. The offense was a machine that could hit. We played good defense, had good pitching. It was nice to know that people recognized us from the season we had this year. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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To Yellow Jackets

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Patrick Henry’s Connor Logan (center) commits to join Randolph-Macon College’s inaugural men’s volleyball team in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are his mother, Wendy Logan (left); and his father, Patrick Logan.

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Patrick Henry’s Frederick Schools (center) commits to play for Randolph-Macon College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are his mother, Lee Ann Schools (left); and his father, Larry Schools.

Lee-Davis softball player Hailey Thomas (seated, center) commits to continue her diamond career at Randolph College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With her are her mother, Tabitha Brannan (left); and her father, Harvey Brannan.

Harris to H-SC Off to Shenandoah

Oxendine to VSU

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Patrick Henry’s Natalie Nichols (seated, center) commits to play for Shenandoah University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With her are (clockwise, from left): her father, Jim Nichols Sr.; her brother, Jim Nichols Jr.; and her mother, Susan Nichols.

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Patrick Henry’s Terrance Oxendine (center) commits to continue his gridiron career at Virginia State University in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. WIth him are Patrick Henry head football coach Keith Braxton (left); and his father, Herman Oxendine.

Patrick Henry football player Michael Harris (seated, center) commits to continue his career at Hampden-Sydney College in a signing ceremony at Patrick Henry High School on May 3. With him are (clockwise, from left): his sister, Sophia Penn; Patrick Henry head football coach Keith Braxton; his grandmother, Annie Pollard; his grandfather, Percy Pollard Sr.; his sister, Gabriel Harris; and his mother, Rabah Penn.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on August 22, 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 18-08 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-22 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, “ENFORCEMENT,” TO INCORPORATE CERTAINAPPENDICES OF THE VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE AS FULLY ENFORCEABLE PROVISIONS BY THE FIRE MARSHAL, AND AMENDING DIVISION III OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE BY ADOPTING SECTION 9-22.5, “PENALTIES,” TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF DIVISION III OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE AND THE VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE. 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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on August 22, 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:

RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF FEE SIMPLE RIGHT OF WAY AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT PROPERTY INTERESTS ON PORTIONS OF GPINS 7787-97-6304, 7797-07-2784, 7787-98-9390, 7797-29-5963, AND 7797-19-3117 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING ROAD AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, TURN LANES, CURBS AND GUTTERS, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S SIX-YEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND HANOVER COUNTY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN, AND TO ENTER UPON THE PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED AND INITIATE CONSTRUCTION BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTIONS 15.2-1904 AND 15.2-1905(C) AND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 25.1 (SECTIONS 25.1-300 ET SEQ.)

RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ACQUISITION BY CONDEMNATION OF FEE SIMPLE RIGHT OF WAY AND CERTAIN SPECIFIED TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT PROPERTY INTERESTS ON PORTIONS OF GPINS 8724-50-5497, 8724-50-4603, 8724-50-7890, AND 8724-50-9712 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING ROAD AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, TURN LANES, CURBS AND GUTTERS, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S SIXYEAR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND HANOVER COUNTY’S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND MAJOR THOROUGHFARE PLAN, AND TO ENTER UPON THE PROPERTY TO BE ACQUIRED AND INITIATE CONSTRUCTION BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO VIRGINIA CODE SECTIONS 15.21904 AND 15.2-1905(C) AND CHAPTER 3 OF TITLE 25.1 (SECTIONS 25.1-300 ET SEQ.)

A complete copy of the proposed resolution 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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, August 16, 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-24-17(c), MARCHETTI PROPERTIES, III, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and B-3, General Business District, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, on GPINs 7767-17-2423, 7767-08-0569, 7757-98-4106, 7757-96-1157, 7757-96-5577 and 7757-86-7936, consisting of approximately 323.29 acres, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) at the Henrico County Line in the SOUTH ANNAMAGISTERIALDISTRICT.The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Planned Business. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a mixed use development, which includes the creation of 2,820 residential units for a gross density of 8.7 units per acre acres and 313,140 square feet of retail and office space. The residential units include 1,588 multi-family units, 129 single-family detached units, and 1,103 townhouses. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-9-18(c), TRUSTEES OF HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH, Request(s) to rezone from AR-2, Agricultural Residential District, to A-1, Agricultural District with conditions, on GPIN 8708-767971, consisting of approximately 2.49 acres, located on the east line of Hillcrest Road (State Route 649) approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. Since AR-2 zoning does not list churches as a permitted use, the proposed zoning amendment to A-1(c), Agricultural District with conditions, would allow this parcel to be added to the adjacent property of Hillcrest Baptist Church. (PUBLIC HEARING) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP-6-03, AM. 1-18, TRUSTEES OF HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit the addition of GPIN 8708-76-7971 (2.49 acres fronting on Hillcrest Road and adjacent to the Church) to the area of the Church CUP (GPIN 8708-76-6495, 5.42 acres), together consisting of approximately 7.91 acres. The Church property is zoned A-1(c), Agricultural District with conditions, and the parcel being added to the area of the CUP is zoned AR-2, Agricultural Residential District (A-1(c), zoning pending). The Church is located on the west line of Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) at its intersection with Hillcrest Road (State Route 649) in the BEAVERDAM MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) CUP-17-07, AM. 1-18, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT) Request(s) to rescind a Conditional Use Permit that was permitted in accordance with Section 26-20.26 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower on GPIN 8743-09-4401(part), consisting of approximately 6.60 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156) approximately 1500 feet south of its intersection with Rockhill Road (State Route 619) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) CUP-4-18, TL HUNT L.L.C. (HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-100.8 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a library on GPIN 8706-24-3693(part), consisting of approximately 1.84 acres, zoned B-O(c), Business Office District with conditions, and located on the east line of Rutlandshire Drive (State Route 2320) approximately 525 feet north of its the intersection with Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) CUP-6-18, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PARKS AND RECREATION) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.11 and 26-20.26 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a public park and telecommunications tower on GPINs 8743-09-4401, 8734-90-7211, and 8744-00-0911 (part), consisting of approximately 60.64 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156) approximately 1500 feet south of Rockhill Road (State Route 619) in the COLD HARBOR MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, August 22, 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:

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REZONING C-7-18(c), EUGENE T. COMBS TRUST Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8717-03-8113, consisting of approximately 4.74 acres, and located on the east line of Quail Run Lane (private road) at its intersection with Rural Point Road (State Route 643) in the HENRY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 2.37 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING)

Ashland Main Street Association honorees and Ashland Town Council members gathered for a photo, Shown are, from left, John Hodges, Kelly Thomasson Mercer, Paul Davies, Bill Gatewood, Bob Brown, Daniel McGraw and George Spagna.

SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE-14-18, NANETTE AND CAREY ATTKISSON Requests a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPIN 7718-237262, consisting of approximately 46.09 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Echo Meadows Road (State Route 771) approximately 500 feet west of its intersection with Rosemont Drive (State Route 704) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS 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) ORDINANCE 18-09, FAMILY HOMESTEAD AN ORDINANCE to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-31, Family Homesteads in the A-1 Agricultural District, to expand the list of eligible family members who can use the Family Homestead provisions of the A-1, Agricultural District to include natural or legally defined stepchildren, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews of the owner of the original parcel that is being divided. (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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Ashland Main Street Associat tion President Lorie Foley tio Association Foley, left in the photo at left, shares a moment with Executive Director Maggie Longest. Taking time to pose for the camera were, in the right photo, from left, Ann Martin, Linda Feeley and Sharon Chidsey.

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gatewood chat with Rosie Shalf of the Ashland Museum.

Del. Buddy Fowler, left, talks with new Ashland Town Council member Daniel McGraw and McGraw's wife Tennylle. Mary Lou Brown, the wife of honoree Bob Brown, is shown with Ashland Town Council member John Hodges. JD Longest, the husband of Ashland Main Street Association’s executive director Maggie Longest, is shown in the background.