Ashland-Hanover Local – 10/03/18

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Vol. 4 No. 4 | Richmond Suburban News | October 3, 2018

HCSO recognized for support, recruitment of veterans Gov. Northam presents V3 Locality Award By Melody Kinser Managing Editor RICHMOND -- The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office was honored last week by Gov. Ralph Northam for innovation in support and recruitment of veterans. On Tuesday, Sept. 25, Col. David R. Hines and his department received the V3 Locality Award. “Veterans are some of the best, most selfless individuals among us,” Hines said. “They truly understand the team concept that we promote at the Sheriff ’s Office and already share our values

These two images are screen shots from a recruitment video produced by Sgt. James R. Cooper, HCSO public information officer.

of commitment, professionalism, compassion, honor and accountability.” “It is my belief that all employers need to make a concerted effort to recruit those that

Volunteers needed for Ashland Train Day By Lorie Foley Special to Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Ashland Train Day will be chugging into downtown Ashland on Saturday, Nov. 3. What started out as a small event hosted by the Ashland Library 16 years ago has turned into a large annual event along the tracks in Ashland. “As Ashland Train Day grows, we need more volunteers to support the many activities we offer,” Bill Gatewood, chair of Ashland Train Day, said.

Volunteer opportunities include Train Day greeters, parking attendants, Information Booth helpers, Kid Zone assistants, Scavenger Hunt conductors, Kiddie Train Station masters, Trolley Docents and more. Thanks to the Ashland Kiwanis Club, it is easy to sign up to volunteer. The online sign-up form is available on the Ashland Train Day website (ashlandtrainday.com). Teenagers and adults are encouraged to volunteer. “It is a great opportunity for high schoolers to earn

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American Battlefield Trust offer puts Wade park in uncertainty By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER -- The land surrounding the crossroads where Cold Harbor Road meets Rockhill Road hasn’t changed much in the 150 years since soldiers faced off in a significant battle during the Civil War. In the past several months, File Photo/The Local residents feared all of that would hours for school club requirechange if an approved park for ments,” Jen Chambers, a longthe land proceeded. And for all time Train Day committee intents and purposes, it seemed member, said. like it would. GILMORE As a bonus, volunteers will That all changed when Scott Wyatt, who repbe fed by Jake’s Place at the resents the Cold Harbor District on the Hanover Hometown Realty volunteer County Board of Supervisors, requested a defersee TRAIN DAY, pg. 3 ral on a Conditional Use Permit that would have

rezoned property outlined for the new park named for former supervisor Elton Wade Sr. A hint of what might be in the air followed as a number of speakers took advantage of Citizens’ Time to address issuers regarding the future of the proposed park. Thomas Gilmore of the American Battlefield Trust said the land in question represents a significant and unique slice of American history — a site worth preserving in perpetuity. Gilmore said he couldn’t immediately think of another WYATT site in the United States where two battles, Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor, intersected. see PARK, pg. 5


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