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Newly renovated Ashland Theatre reopened Dec. 26
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After nearly two years of renovation and a $2.1 million Capital Campaign, the Ashland Theatre reopened on Dec. 26 with an opening day celebration and showing of the Disney Musical, “Mary Poppins Returns.” The theater will show the film through Jan. 13. Theatergoers at the re-opening were the first to experience the historic theatre’s new, state-of-the-art projection and surround sound systems, plush seating, expanded concession stands and a VIP lounge with box seats. More photos on page 12.
Parks and rec accepting applications for 2019 Summer Camp staff Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department is already planning for summer 2019! Positions of recreation supervisor, rec-
reation aide, therapeutic recreation aide and volunteer leader-in-training are open and waiting to be filled. The department not only hires the best and brightest camp staff – a majority of see CAMP, pg. 3
Hanover County Public Schools is reaching out to college students who are on the fence about teaching and want to learn more about it as a possible career choice. The school division will hold an information session for students currently earning a bachelor’s or master’s degree who might be wondering what to do with it after graduation. While all are welcome, individuals currently pursuing majors in mathematics, science, world language, or English are encouraged to attend. The event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, at the Hanover County School Board Office, 200 Berkley Street, Ashland. Hanover County Public
Teacher of the Year receives vehicle from Patrick Buick GMC Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley
Michael Patrick, owner of Patrick Buick GMC, recently presented Sara Salvato, Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, with a new car. Patrick made a surprise visit to Salvato’s special education classroom at Lee-Davis High School to present her with the keys. Other special guests joined in on the surprise, including Salvato’s family members, co-workers and students, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, Margaret Hill, executive director of the Hanover Education Foundation, and Charles Stevens, LDHS principal. Since 2008, Patrick Buick GMC, in partnership with the HEF, has honored the Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year by providing the winner with a new vehicle for a year, which includes all insurance and maintenance costs.
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Tax relief for elderly and disabled applications now available HANOVER -- Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less, and combined household gross income of $50,000 or less. The application period for the upcoming year begins today (Jan. 2, 2019). The deadline is
March 1, 2019, for the relief to be applied to the tax bills due (first half) on June 5, 2019. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as
the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the
home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies for 100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel. The discount percentage is based on a sliding scale of the total income. see TAX, pg. 5
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Hanover Christmas Mother is thankful for donations Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -The Hanover Christmas Mother would like to thank the following for their generous gifts to help others: AARP Hanover Chapter 5335; Kelly and David G. Aderhold Jr.; Janet Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Atkins; Norma Jean Atkins; A. Wayne and Judy Ayers; William O. and Caathy Bach-McElroy. Margaret H. Barlow; F.R. Barnette; John Basinger; David and Karen Beazley; Sandra Beck; Judith Bobbitt; Faye Booker in honor of my brother and sister-in-law who are Hanover County residents; Clara Bosher; Andrew B. and Elizabeth Brabrand.
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James Brannan; W. Scott and Melissa Brannan; Bromac Construction Co. Inc.; Jill Brown; Patrick and Sue Ellen Brown; Marguerite Bruce; Benjamin and Sheryl Burrell; William L. Byrne. Cold Harbor Retirees and Friend Bridge Group; Cold Harbor Ruritan Club; Bobby Coleman; Rosemary Cotton; Sue and Buddy Cox; Glenn and Diana Crider; Verna and Leroy Crowder; Douglas J. Cumins. Julie and Christopher Dauksys; William O. Davis in memory of Myra H. Harris; Colene Deacon; Harry R. Dixon; Darlene Dooley; Jim and Pattie Durbin; William Cordia Ellen; Elmont Ruritan Club. Ken and Teresa Essigman;
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Martha Fearnow in honor of Julia and Nicholas Fearnow; Jean and Donald Fender; Ernest F. Flannagan Jr. ;Deborah and Frank Flippo; T. Nelson Flippo; Joan and Doug Floyd; Tom and Gigi Foster. Hyland F. Fowler Jr.; Thomas and Karen Fritter; Patricia Funk; Mary L. Gentry; Patricia Giles in memory of Martin L. Giles; Larry and Brenda Gilman; Sara M. Gray; The Greater Nazarene Baptist Church. Miriam and Barry Green; GFWC-Ashcake Woman’s Club; June Hale; Mary Hall; Pamela H. Hall; The Hanover Company; Hanover Towne Garden Club; Frank Hargrove; Carl and Judy Harrell. Hill Electrical Inc.; John H. Hodges; Maurice and Donna Hodges; Homemades By Suzanne; Hopeful Church Golden Circle; Kathleen Noel Class Hopeful Baptist Church; The Cecil R. and Edna S. Hopkins Family Foundation. Ronald Hopkins; Darrell R. Hornstra; Elizabeth Irby; Lila H. Irby; It’s A. Breeze Specialties; Patricia Jester; Nancy Jett; Daniel and Judy Johnson; Junior Assembly; Gary and Dee Kazee; Hilda C. Kelly. Kenwood United Methodist Church; Michael and Carolyn Key; Wilbur and Ann Lawrence; Loving’s Auto Body; Claude Lowry; E.J. and
Shearer Luck in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Roger Martin; Timothy and Christine Mayes. Daniel J. McCarthy; J.L. McKinney; Linda and Paul McNally; Joan J. Melton; Kay-Lyn Merritt; Anne Reid Midyette; Lucille Midyette; Jane Mitchell; Sandra and Joseph Monolo. Doris and Wesley Moody; Burnlie S. and John F. Montaigne Jr.; Janet M. and Frank R. Muntean Jr.; Vicki and John Nachmans; Kathy and Michael Natale; Rebecca A. Nelson. Madelyn T. Netherland in memory of Wade and Stacy Netherland; Amy and Michael Newby; Sonshine Class, Northside Baptist Church; Lucy M. Oliver; Patricia Pace; Bob and Chris Paterson; Elizabeth and Paul Pearce. Robert and Doreen Peay; Brenda S. Perry; Ann D. Persinger in memory of Tom Persinger; Jonathan Pildis; Betty and William Pittman; Henry and Alice Poindexter; Margaret and Kenneth Pugh. Darrell W. and Marsha Rettig in memory of our daughter, Ginny; Bennie and Constance Ritt; Ray and Sydney Robins; Johnny W. and Mary Robinson; Darlene G. Sadler. Audrey C. Schwerdtfeger; Margaret Scott; Sheltering Arms Circle; Barbara K. Sholley; Helen Singleton; Connie and George Smith; McNeale T. Smith; Robert and Mary Ann Smith. Robert L. Smith; Shirley and Isaac Smith; Charles and Fran Smither; John and Helen Spiers; Carlton and Elizabeth Stadler; Andrew and Mona Stahling; Betty and Gary Standnick. see DONATIONS, pg. 5
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
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Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 4000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Atlee Ridge Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Drawbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 850 block of Lincoln Road, Mechanicsville.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 10100
Grand larceny, $200 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10400 block of Success Street,
Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 11100 block of Great Meadows Drive, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft financial loss $200, was reported in the 7900 block of Trumpetvine Lane, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 5400 block of Christian Field Drive, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 18200 block of Shiloh Church Road, Bumpass. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9300 block of Cool Spring Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from vehicle was reported in the 7400 block of Sandy Lane, Mechanicsville.
False statement in the investigation of another’s crime was reported in the 6000 block of Henrico County/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne
Failure to appear on a felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Ro Mechanicsville.
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the 7300 block of River Pine Drive, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 9300 block of Woodlawn Farm Drive, Mechanicsville.
Failure to stop for a school bus with flashing lights was reported in the 8200 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 12600 block o Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7000 block of River Pine Court, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in
as Amazing Animals, Super Science and Just Cookin’, to name a few! Interviews begin soon for all of these positions, so don’t
CAMP its staff are college or graduate students, as well as teachers. Recreation supervisors, recreation aides, therapeutic recreation aides and volunteer leaders-in-training are the foundation for Hanover County Parks and Recreation summer camps. They are the role models, activity leaders, craft experts, listeners and heart of the summer camps. As a summer staff member, you’ll lead crafts, sports / games, nature activities, music, supervise campers on field trips and enjoy special visitors to your camp. Join in the fun and make a difference in the life of a child in your community! Recreation supervisors begin their work in the winter months with camp planning and training. Recreation aides are the counselors that lead activities and work with the campers throughout the day. Therapeutic recreation aides offer support to campers with special needs who may need it throughout the exciting day
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delay in applying! For more information and to apply for any of these summer positions, visit www.hanovercountyjobs.com.
Contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation by phone at 804-365-7150 or by email parksandrec@hanovercounty.govwith questions.
Marcy G. Durrer Hanover County Parks & Recreation
Positions of recreation supervisor, recreation aide, therapeutic recreation aide and volunteer leader-in-training are open and waiting to be filled.
of camp. Volunteer leaders-intraining are rising ninth and 10th-graders who are looking for an opportunity to contribute to their community, engage in high energy activities and love to work with children. Hanover’s camp lineup consists of the EPIC Elementary day camp, Mega Middle camps and theme camps. EPIC Elementary is a traditional day camp offering for rising first to fifth-
graders. Mega Middle camp is geared for the amazing tween population of rising sixth to eighth-graders. Having fun while hanging out with friends is exactly what a tween wants their summer to be. Lastly, theme camps are specialized camps, where elementary and middle school aged youth experience adventure, mental stimulation and creative expression all based around specific themes such
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals WANDA L. BURCHAM Wanda L. Burcham, 58, of Hanover County, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Burcham; aunts, “Bland” Noel, Catherine Meredith; and her grandpar-
ents, Atwill and Evelyn Wat k i n s . Wanda is survived by her children, B r y a n BURCHAM Tu c k e r (Nicole), Allen Tucker (Lindsay) and Shelby Tucker;
HANOVER COUNTY Announces the
2019 CITIZENS’ PLANNING ACADEMY This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the planning process, the rules and regulations governing zoning and subdivisions, the legal bases for planning, planning for capital improvements, and ethics in the planning process. The course will include an opportunity for each participant to discuss the County’s future. The class will be limited to no more than thirty (30) participants and will meet on the following dates, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: January 29, 2019 February 11, 2019 February 25, 2019
February 4, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 27, 2019
Each participant selected must commit to attend all the sessions. There is a fee of $30 per adult participant, to cover the cost of materials and refreshments. In selecting participants for the class, an effort will be made to achieve a broad-based representation of the community. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019. Applicants selected to participate will be notified by the Hanover County Planning Office shortly thereafter. For additional information and to request an application form, contact: Tiffany M. Burton Hanover County Planning Office 7516 County Complex Road P.O. Box 470 Hanover Courthouse Hanover, Virginia 23069 (804) 365-6171 tmburton@hanovercounty.gov 4
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their father, Franklin Tucker; her mother, Devona Burcham; a brother, Herbert “Herbie” Burcham Jr. (Theresa); nephew, Preston Burcham (fiancee, Megan Loving); niece, Victoria Burcham; great-nephew, Carter Smith; extended family, Colton Chavis, Justin Emerson (Emily) and Michaela Blythe; and many other family and friends. Wanda was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church where she was in the choir. She was a member of Kickin’ Country line dancing, Varina Recreation and Hanover County Schools PTA. Wanda loved the water and spending time at the beach or the river. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her family and friends. The family received friends on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville, with a Celebration of Life service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church or Hanover County Sheriff ’s Dept. Explorers Program.
DOLLY DEE SIGMON LARCH Dolly Dee Sigmon Larch, 95, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2018; born in L e g g , W.Va. in 1923 to the late Wilber Sigmon LARCH a n d Bridget Shively. She is survived by a younger brother, Owen Sigmon of Hanover County; and was preceded in death by Donald Larry Sigmon of Richmond, Frida Kinder of
Beckley, W.Va. and Edgar Lee Sigmon of Sissonville, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Harry. In addition, Dolly is survived by her two sons, Harry Jr. of Colonial Heights and Terry of Louisa; and by five grandchildren. Interment will be in Wallback, W.Va.
grandsons, two great-granddaughters; sister, Elizabeth B. Williams of Ashland; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life for Jean will take place after the New Year. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Ministries, 2307 Hull St., Richmond, VA 23224.
ELEANOR JEAN BROWN JONES KONEK
MARINDA JANE WRIGHT LEWIS
Eleanor Jean Brown Jones Konek, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Born and KONEK raised in Sperryville, Rappahannock County, she later lived in Richmond and Chesterfield. Jean had many interests, including gardening, flowers, hummingbirds, road trips, bowling and quilting. She also co-hosted many family gatherings at the home of her dearly departed sister, Phyllis, with whom she shared an affinity for road trips to Nags Head. But, the thing she enjoyed and cherished as much as anything in life was the 50 years she spent with her best friend and “beau,” Allen Michaels. Together, they traveled the U.S. and enjoyed many golfing, fishing and sightseeing adventures. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Maury and Eleanor Brown; sister, Phyllis Shirey; four brothers, Maury Jr., Henry Allen, Gerald and Charles; and one grandson, Samuel George Konek. She is survived by Allen Michaels; and her three children, Donna “Bitsy” Jones Robbins, Joseph B. Jones III and John Paul Konek (Jennifer); four
Marinda Jane Wright Lewis, 96, departed this life peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was born on January 28, 1922, in Hanover County to Mr. Nathaniel Wr i g ht and Mrs. Marinda S n e a d Wr i g h t . Marinda leaves to LEWIS cherish her precious memories two daughters, Margaret Bagby (Alvin) and Anna Dabney (Sie); four sons, Milton Jr. (Patricia), Wilbur (Barbara), Reynold (LaMone) and Wayne (Paula); eight grandchildren, Cathy Lucas, Keisha Turner (Lamar), Jeff Dabney, Nikkida Carter (Tyrome), LaTonya Thomas (Melvin), Reynada Lewis, Christopher Reynolds and Jason Lewis; nine greatgrandchildren, Tyree Turner, Taylor, Tyler and Mekhi Lucas, Kyndall Dabney, Jalen Lewis, Cyan and Kiera Carter, LaMya Thomas; two sisters, Mary Esther Brooks and Ella Robinson; one brother-in-law, Robert Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her spouse, Mr. Milton Lewis Sr.; and two grandsons, David Michael (Rhoda) and Linwood Michael Lewis. Visitation was held at 12
noon, prior to funeral service on Friday, December 28, 2018, at 1 p.m. at The First Shiloh Baptist Church, 8150 Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Interment church cemetery.
LESLIE WAYNE PEACE Leslie Wayne Peace, age 73, of Henrico, passed away on December 24, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Reeda Peace; children, Kevin P e a c e (Cheri), Shelly PEACE Norrell (Josh); grandchildren, Jessie Peace, Brody Peace, Sophie Norrell; siblings, Peggy Bowles, Dale Dickerson; and many other loved family and friends. Wayne worked as a mechanic for many years for the City of Richmond. A viewing will be held Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 31, 2018, at 1 p.m., at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069.
CYNTHIA HERNDON PARCELL Cindy Herndon Parcell moved past her fight against cancer to be with her Lord and Savior on December 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Vance Herndon and Mary Ann Cummins Herndon, and by many cousins, aunts, and uncles. She is survived by her husband Stan, son Timothy, daughter Allison see OBITUARIES pg. 5
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Schools’ human resources staff will be available to provide an overview of the teaching profession, discuss various routes to obtaining teacher licensure, and answer questions.
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William M. and Laura Stanley; Harold A. Stills; Patricia and William R. Swingle; Robert J. and Julie Tate; Edna C. Thompson; Trio Fasteners Inc.; John Tucker;
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About 1450 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. The average tax savings is about $1,000 for those households; about 33% of the participating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program. Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.45 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability. This can be a statement from the Social
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Wayne, son-in-law Nick Wayne, aunts Joyce Herndon, Jeanette Cummins, and Jane Jones, and uncle Bill Jones. Cindy was a loving, devoted, giving, and dedicated wife, mother, runner, coach, and leader in almost everything she did on this earth. Cindy had two hobbies. One was collecting: friends, bling from many running events, photos of experiences, accolades from all of the volunteer organizations she helped run, certificates from continuing education classes, and college degrees from universities related to Thomas
Anyone interested in attending is asked to register at http://bit.ly/2OU6vBQ. This event is not intended for those currently in a teacher prep program. The school division encourages those individuals to apply to its job fair, which Ted and Susan Tussey. Jeffrey W. and Robin Underdown; Greer and Bonnie Utley; Mary D. Waddy; Frank and Mary Wallmeyer; Friends Class, Walnut Grove Baptist Church; James H. Watts. Walter and Donna O. Weber; Joan M. Whitlock; Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two (2) medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two (2) years, unless there is a significant change in income or net worth. A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection. Remember, applicants must sign up by March 1, 2019 for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and Je f f e r s on – bachelors and masters from UVa, and an MBA from William & PARCELL Mary. The other hobby was giving back by always coaching and mentoring: Odyssey of the Mind for the kids, Sports Backers Half Marathon Training Team, as one of the leaders of City Stadium Runners, and for the people she worked with at Capital One and CapTech Consulting. She was involved in many volunteer jobs, among them serving
Youth workshops begin this month
will be held in February 2019. A full listing of open positions may be found at http://www. schooljobs.com/careers/hcps. HANOVER -- Registration For additional information, is now open for Hanover's contact Elena Dremova at 804- Youth Engagement Team 365-4587 or edremova@hcps. (YET). us. These young people will design service projects for A.D. Whittaker Construction Global Youth Service Day Inc.; Walter C. and Faye S. (GYSD), which will be held Winston; Karon Wood; Scott April 12-14, 2019. A. Wyatt; Severin and Frank The county is looking for Yaccarino. youth (5th through 12 grades) Donations may be sent to: who are interested in improvHanover Christmas Mother, ing their leadership skills P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA through a series of interactive 23047. YET workshops. The workshops will be held which are due (first half) on on Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and March June 5, 2019. 21. “This is a great program Participants will practice designed to help those taxpayyouth advocacy, gain experiers who most need the help,” ence working on a team, set said Scott Harris, Hanover’s measurable project objectives Commissioner of the Revenue. and develop action plans for “We invite all residents who engaging community memthink they might qualify to call bers in service learning projour office.” ects. To apply, call the The Youth Engagement Commissioner of the Revenue Team will work together creat 804-365-6128. ating innovative solutions to If you have computer community needs and design access, application forms can youth-led GYSD projects. also be downloaded from Young people who are www.hanovercounty.gov. inspired to create positive change in the lives of others Information submitted by are invited to enroll online at Tom Harris, Hanover County https://www.surveymonkey. public information officer. as president of the Hanover High School Band Boosters and serving the Richmond Chapter of the Project Management Institute in various leadership roles. She was an ordained deacon for her New Hanover Presbyterian Church home as well as being a member of the New Hanover Ringers bell choir. The family invites you to share in our celebration of her well-lived life. A visitation and memorial service was held at New Hanover Presbyterian Church, Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. Visitation began at 10 a.m., and the service to started see OBITUARIES, pg. 7
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Global Youth Service Day will be held April 12-14.
com/r/YET2019 until the first workshop on Jan. 17. The first workshop will be held at the Department of Community Resources at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The Feb. 21st workshop will be held at the Mechanicsville Branch Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville. The March 21st workshop will be held at a place to be determined. All three workshops will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Members are expected to attend all three monthly workshops. YET members are invited
to celebrate by attending the Teen Day of Service on April 13, 2019 at the Patrick Henry YMCA at 217 Ashcake Rd. in Ashland. 2019 will be the 10th anniversary of Hanover County’s participation in GYSD, the world’s largest youth-led service event. For more information, contact Kristina Yager, Youth Services Specialist for the Department of Community Resources, at 804-365-4180 or email kayager@hanovercounty. gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Family has courage to share story of addiction By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News
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n this age of being able to read headlines from around the world, 24 hours a day, simply by pulling out your phone, it’s sometimes easy to miss those smaller stories that don’t involve natural disasters, major scandals or otherwise earth-shaking events. Such was almost the case a few weeks ago, when I happened upon a story about an obituary for a young Vermont woman that had gone viral. Over the course of my years working in newspapers I have had the privilege to read many, many obituaries and even write a few of them. There are those that stand out because of the deceased person’s many accomplishments (wartime service,
notable success in business), and sometimes because of how deeply they impact the community. And then, of course, there are the ones that simply break your heart. Madelyn Linsenmeir’s was one of those. Linsenmeir, according to the notice written by her sister and published after her death in October, was a loving mother, an immensely talented performer, and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend. She also was an addict, which was ultimately what took her life. The fact that the family chose not only to reveal the true cause of Madelyn’s death in the obituary but also to detail the devastating consequences of her battle with opioid addiction — including its impact on their own lives -- has been held up as an act of bravery by millions around the world. Through their efforts, they have helped many who might
harshly judge those struggling with addiction —calling them weak-minded, or worse — to begin to see addicts as human beings in need of help, support and empathy. As one of the millions and millions of people who has seen first-hand the devastating effects of opioid addiction on a family, I champion the idea that we need to hear these stories. The ongoing opioid crisis has left virtually no community untouched, yet so many people I know continue to believe it can’t find them. The people struggling with addiction deserve to be valued and understood, as do their families. Thanks to one family’s courage, we’ve taken a big step forward. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.
Christmas traditions change but magic of season remains By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It seems that Richmond comes alive during the holiday season, a city aglow with twinkling lights and outdoor displays that would force even the most dedicated Grinch to feel a bit of Christmas spirit. Families flock to the Downtown Center to view a dazzling display of illuminated buildings and a collage of uniquely decorated trees. There’s even an elaborate toy train display elaborately designed to evoke a childlike fascination to the oldest of admirers.
The variety of things to do during the Christmas season is almost overwhelming at times, and visiting all of them takes careful scheduling and real determination to celebrate and enjoy every joy of the season. Families gather at these sites and begin traditions that will hopefully last a lifetime and provide the same memories that many of hold us dear to our hearts especially during the Christmas season. It was a different landscape in 1950s Richmond, but, looking back, the sentiment was similar to what these new generations experience as
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they walk through the lights at Lewis Ginter Park. My earliest memories of Christmas in Richmond involve a Christmas Eve trip down Broad Street to a large insurance company business near what was then Tantilla Gardens. The dignified building sat mostly unnoticed for 11 months a year, but, during December, it became a destination attraction for kids trying anything imaginable to get a glance of St. Nick. Christmas didn’t seem real and our lists not guaranteed until we rode by that building on Christmas Eve
and viewed a small sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer stretched between chimneys atop the building. My parents told us that if Rudolph’s nose was blinking, it was almost a sure bet that Santa was on his way and our wishes had been mostly fulfilled. It was the final event in a calendar of holiday events that, sadly, will not be enjoyed by future generations. I took my first daughter to one of the last Christmases with the Snow Queen and Santa luncheons at Miller and Rhoads. She marveled at a Richmond tradition that, for many children, was the first sign of the
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season and a slice of reindeer cake confirmed that certainty. Our Christmas shopping involved a trip downtown with my mother who arrived equipped with a detailed and strategic list of items to acquire. Some purchases required my sister and me to wait in other areas of the store, and we anxiously awaited the end of the day when Christmas began for us. Once all the items were purchased, the entirety of them set to arrive in neatly wrapped boxes in trucks with the name of the department store on the side days before Christmas, we strolled along Grace Street and marveled at the huge display windows. Each of them presented a different view of the holiday, but the best one always occupied the prized corner location. A toy train circled a collection of the most wanted toys of the season, and it was easy to confirm these most important decisions by simply staring at them for an extended period of time shoulder-to-shoulder with other kids. On a recent visit to a Christmas train display, I noticed that same look see TRADITIONS, pg. 7
CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Jan. 5 A Salt Fish Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Enon United Methodist Church at 6156 Studley Rd., Mechanicsville. The menu includes: salt fish, eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles and beverage. The cost is $8; children under the age of 6 eat free of charge. Bob Gibson is the president of the United Methodist Men.
Monday, Jan. 7 Grieving the loss of your spouse? The Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. will present a GriefShare Loss of Spouse seminar at 6:30 p.m. The program will include practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and others who have experienced the unique pain of losing a spouse. Topics discussed include what to expect in the weeks and months after a spouse’s loss, what to do with surprising emotions, how to handle changing relationships, how
to handle the loneliness, what to do with your spouse’s belongings, and how to find the strength to go on. For more information or to sign up, email griefsupport@shadygroveumc.org or call the church office at 804-746-9073.
Sunday, Jan. 20 The Spring GriefShare Grief Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. in Room G111 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Anyone grieving the loss of a loved one (spouse, child, parent, friend) is invited to attend. The program provides an opportunity to be around people who understand what you are feeling, to learn valuable information on facing life situations, and to gain renewed hope for the future. If you’re interested or would like more information, call the church office at 804-746-9073 or email griefsupport@ shadygroveumc.org .
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday
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at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m., at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com. Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ances-
Circles Ashland benefit concert: a fun afternoon of music for a great cause Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Circles Ashland will present a trio of musicians performing a benefit concert from 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 5, at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church. Musicians Glenn Birch, Frank Coleman and Chris Fuller will be performing an acoustic mix of original and classic tunes pulled from folk,
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at 11 a.m. A reception followed the service at the church. Interment wasl at Maplewood Cemetery, Spotswood Trail, Gordonsville, at 3 p.m. the same day. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Healing Net Foundation: https://www.thehealing-
country and singer-songwriter traditions with a good measure of holiday music thrown in. Family and friends are invited to attend and enjoy a relaxed and fun afternoon of music and support Circles Ashland’s work to end poverty in the community. Admission is free of charge. Donations are welcome and encouraged. For more information on Circles Ashland, go to circlesashland-va.org.
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TIMOTHY WAYNE SHORT Timothy Wayne "Timmy" Short, 45, of Ashland, passed away December 23, 2018. He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Short; and father, Jerry Short. He is survived by his siblings, Diana Buie (Hugh), Mark Short
tors. The group does small and large re-enactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804-512-2621.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.
Personal property taxes due Feb. 5 HANOVER -Hanover County’s 2018 personal property taxes are due on Feb. 5, 2019. Those who had not received their 2018 personal property tax bill by Dec. 17 (which was an early deadline for tax deduction purposes) may view and/or pay taxes online by visiting the
(Barbara), Travis Short (Stephanie), Chrissy Short; nephews, Jonathan, C h r i s t o p h e r, Robert, Eric and Austin; nieces, Kayla, Kassidi, SHORT Courtney, Jessie, Holley, Megan, Little Courtney and
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Kaylee; fiancee, Tiffany Blot. The family received friends on Friday, December 28, 2018, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Hanover Baptist Church, 11239 Cedar Lane in Glen Allen. A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at 11 a.m., at Hanover Baptist Church. see OBITUARIES, pg. 12
HCPS proposed ‘19-‘20 calendar ASHLAND -- The proposed calendar for the 2019-2020 school year is open for public comment. It can be accessed at Proposed HCPS Calendar 2019-2020.pdf. Parents, employees, and community members are asked to email comments or questions by Jan. 11 to: hcpscalendarinput@hcps.us. The proposed calendar was developed by a committee comprised of parents, teachers, support employees, and administrators and in coordination with the other major school divisions in the metro-Richmond area. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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of anticipation and excitement that can only be evoked by an impending visit from the old elf himself. I thought how different this venue was from the ones I remember as a child, while realizing how much of the same it represented. It occurred to me that those traditions involve people more than places, and the true memories and blessings of the season are still achieved by enjoying the things that make our lives special every day. And missing those traditions is nothing more than an overactive sense of nostalgia, and, perhaps, a desire for a simpler time when the season didn’t arrive as early, but seemed to last for months. But, the magic of the season still lives in the enchantment displayed on the faces of our children, and a well-baked Christmas cookie is still the best. The lights are different and there are more of them, but the glow they produce still produces a magical spirit that only comes around once a year.
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Patriot girls fend off improved Powhatan By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News HENRICO – “When you’re shooting six 3-pointers in a game,” said Patrick Henry Girls Basketball head coach Phillip Cobb, “that’s saying something.” That’s exactly what JaBryah Haverkamp did. She knocked down six of her Patriots’ nine 3’s and totaled a game-high 20 points to help her team achieve a 52-41 victory over Powhatan in Friday’s invitational game at Douglas Freeman High School. The last time the two teams met in early December, Patrick Henry was able to put together a dominant 57-34 effort against the Indians. But this time around, Powhatan went to toe-to-toe with the Patriots through the first half, led as late as the third quarter and showed itself to be much-improved since its Dec. 5 game at Patrick Henry. “We knew coming in that they were a much better team than we saw the first week or so of the season,” Cobb said. “We talked to our girls about, ‘Hey, do not let this be a trap game and look past them, because they’re a pretty good team,’ and they showed that tonight. They can shoot the heck out of the ball and they’re very, very wellcoached.” “We were way better,” said Powhatan Girls Basketball head coach Kristy Henderson, who
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Patrick Henry’s Jessica Osuanah uses her height to advantage over Powhatan’s Charlotte Kramer in the Patriots’ 52-41 win Friday.
pointed to her players’ hard work and strong defensive effort in holding the Patriots to 17 points in the first half.
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“Offensively we struggled that’s what I needed from them three shots from behind the arc and netted 15 points total. Ava tonight to put the ball in the … tough loss, good game.” Behind Haverkamp’s 20 and hole, but the effort was there, and the intensity was there, and six 3’s, Logan Nuckols made see PATRIOT, pg. 9
HANOVER – Last year Patrick Henry’s wrestling team did not win a single dual, according Patriot head coach Jeremy Smith. The Patriots have already won five this year. They’re building, Smith said, and with a young team overall, the Patriots are still focused on trying to grow. “Every win is a chance to feel good about it,” Smith said. “Every loss is a chance to learn.” The Patriots are about even on the season after going 2-2 in the Hawk Duals held Dec. 29 at Hanover High School. They rebounded from tournament-opening losses to St. Stephen’s (40-36) and Salem (48-27) with a see FOCUS, pg. 9
Macon men win home tourney ASHLAND – With the exception of one four halves of basketball Randolph-Macon’s men played in the R-MC Coaches Classic Friday and Saturday, they put up a stifling defense. Even in the half that wasn’t so stifling, it could not prevent a dominating Yellow Jacket performance as Randolph-Macon defeated Carroll 78-64 Friday and Drew 85-50 Saturday to win the tournament title. “Two games, we did good things and a bunch of guys contributed. I loved our balance,” said Randolph-Macon head men’s basketball coach Josh Merkel. “I thought our defense, other than the second half [against Carroll], put together three halves of good defense that fueled our offense.” Merkel said he was especially happy for his seniors, who have won every R-MC Coaches Tournament game played over
the course of their four-year career. But the arguable lynchpin of the Yellow Jackets winning effort was a sophomore: tournament MVP Buzz Anthony with a career-high 26 points (with seven rebounds and six assists) against Carroll and 13 points
47-23 rout of King William and a wild 36-36 win by criteria over St. Stephen’s in a tournamentending rematch. “We started out, lost to this first team, had the opportunity to see them at the end, won. Got the redemption at the end,” Smith said. “It’s good to see my team not hang their heads and not get intimidated and come back and get that final win.” As for the way in which they won by criteria, Smith said it was “extremely close.” “I’ve never had one that close before.” Smith was heavily impressed by Lorenzo Vertelotti (182), and he also pointed to Jack Fox’s (152) comeback effort from taking a loss to Matt Larson in the first meeting with St. Stephen’s on Saturday to beating him in the next one. Smith additionally praised Linus Stansbury (106) and Alazar Shaffer (126) for the pins they made on Saturday. “It’s good to see our sophomores and our juniors coming
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rolled out a 10-point fourth quarter to finish the game with 12 points total. Patrick Henry at the start of the game attacked the basket from the outside, getting a couple of looks before Haverkamp and Nuckols each found the basket on 3-pointers for early leads. But Powhatan’s Salomonsky was rolling early, taking a teammate’s assist to the hoop for her team’s first points of the game and then tying the contest at 6-6 after putting-back the ball on multiple offensive rebounds. Katie Henderson added a fast layup off another assist to send the Indians ahead 8-6 at first quarter’s end. But the Patriots surged in the second quarter, passing Powhatan on a six-point run as Jessica Osuanah battled tight
defense near the hoop to send in two, Nuckols launched a jumper that rattled through the basket and T’Niyah Baylor netted two off of a steal and assist from Nuckols. The freshman duo of Faith Henderson and Kayla Terry combined to give Powhatan a five-point go-ahead stretch as Faith drew a foul and knocked down two free throws, and Terry turned a drive that was started by a Patrick Henry turnover near mid-court into a leadgetting 3-pointer. But the Patriots mirrored the Indians’ short run on two from the line by Smith and a 3-pointer from the field by Haverkamp to hold a 17-13 edge at halftime. Cobb noted that his Patriots were playing decent defense in the first half, holding Powhatan to 13 points,
but he added that their intensity picked up in the latter stages of the game. “We knew it was going to be a tough, close game going in; they were going to be wellprepared for us, and they certainly were,” Cobb said. “It was a slow first half … and they were playing great and our shots weren’t falling early, but we settled down in the second half and played a little bit more our style. We were able to push the ball a little bit. We were able to rebound a little bit better.” And then, after both teams traded six points each at the top of the third quarter on backto-back 3’s from Powhatan’s Salomonsky and consecutive 3-pointers from Patrick Henry’s Nuckols and Haverkamp, the Patriots took the lead for the final time and held it from
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Smith chipped in eight points, and the Patriots in the second half assembled a couple of key runs, including one for 10 points in the third quarter, to pull away from the Indians. “They have some excellent basketball players and great shooters,” Coach Henderson said of the Patriots. “It hurts when they make wide-open 3’s and we miss our wide-open 3’s, and they hit another one and we don’t, and then it takes a minute to get back into it.” Senior Maggie Salomonsky gained steam in the second half with a pair of 3-pointers in the third quarter to lead Powhatan with 16 points on Friday. Her teammate Faith Henderson
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Randolph-Macon’s Buzz Anthony sails past Carroll’s Charlie Soule for two of his career-high 26 points in the Yellow Jackets’ 78-64 victory in the R-MC Coaches Tournament Friday.
up,” Smith said. In the rematch, Patrick Henry fell behind early 12-0, but Fox edged Larson by decision, 9-6. St. Stephen’s then rocketed ahead 24-3 on two pins before Vertelotti won by decision over Andrew Lavayen 7-4, and Stansbury pinned Jacob Felsenthal in results that mirrored outcomes from the first meeting between the two teams earlier that day. The Hawks trailed 36-12 following Stansbury’s pin, but shot into a tie-score situation on four straight victories by forfeit. Against King William, Fox earned a pin against Andrew Johnson in the 152-pound class. The Patriots picked up an additional seven wins by forfeit there. Haverkamp helped her team gain separation on another 3-pointer in the quarter, and Patrick Henry climbed into a double-digit advantage on a 10-point run. Faith poured in 10 points for Powhatan in the fourth quarter, including two off of offensive boards plus the and-one free throw that followed. But despite a combined 20 points from Faith, Salomonsky and senior Charlotte Kramer in the final eight minutes, both Nuckols and Haverkamp stayed red-hot from behind the arc and continued to find their way to the basket to help keep the Patriots in command down the closing stretch. Kramer gave Powhatan its first lead of the game when she captured a loose ball near
Patrick Henry’s basket after an opponent got a hand on it and accidentally angled it her way, then quickly sank the layup. She contributed eight points total. Patrick Henry’s Jessica Osuanah and Powhatan’s Katie Henderson were among the players who registered blocks in the contest. The Patriots (7-2) will Armstrong Friday and travel to Highland Springs Tuesday. They will next host three consecutive home games: Hermitage on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m.; Atlee on Friday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m.; and Varina on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.
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(with eight rebounds and seven assists) against Drew. “He usually is unselfish and takes what the defense gives him and [against Carroll], they gave him more opportunities within the zone,” Merkel said of Anthony at the conclusion of the tournament. “Today he only took seven shots – he wasn’t hunting it – and seven assists for one turnover. Really solid.” Still, Merkel emphasized the defense which, for example, all but shut down Drew’s outside game. The Rangers converted 21-of-33 3-point attempts in a 93-60 victory over Stockton Friday. They only converted 5-of-17 attempts against Randolph-Macon. “I think our defense as a whole looks to make it hard, with our ball pressure, for people to just take comfortable 3’s,” Merkel said. “They made 21 last night. They only took 17 attempts. They way that you keep people from making a bunch is don’t let them take a bunch.”
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against King William. Against Salem, Dylan Holloway’s 12-8 win by decision and pins by Shaffer and Justin Morgan (132) gave Patrick Henry a 15-0 lead, but Salem earned pins in all seven of its contested victories, plus a win by forfeit, to surge past the Patriots despite additional pins from Fox and Vertelotti. Facing St. Stephen’s the first time, Stansbury and Vertelotti pinned Felsenthal and Lavayen, respectively, and Patrick Henry won four more bouts on forfeits. The top three teams in Saturday’s Hawk Duals were champion New Kent, runnerup Kellam and third-place Powhatan. Going forward, Smith said: “We’re just going to keep working, keep getting in that room, getting better. I hope we can build this program to something that can be well-respected in this county.” Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today, Goochland Gazette and Cumberland Today. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, January 17, 2019, 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:
The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 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:
REZONINGS C-12-89(c), AM. 1-18, NORTHLAKE LAND INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-18-6498 and 778817-6843, consisting of approximately 31.44 acres, and located on the east line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 900 feet south of its intersection with North Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit industrial uses. (PUBLIC HEARING)
ORDINANCE NO. 18-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 10-01, WHICH ESTABLISHED THE HANOVER COUNTY RECYCLING SERVICE DISTRICT PURSUANT TO VA. CODE SECTION 15.2-2400 AND FOLLOWING SECTIONS, BY THE ADDITION OF THE FALLING CREEK ESTATES SUBDIVISION. THE DISTRICT IS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FOR AN ASSESSMENT FOR FUNDING OF SOLID WASTE COLLECTION IN THE NATURE OF RECYCLING SERVICE. THE ANNUAL TAX ASSESSMENT IS THE AMOUNT NECESSARY TO FUND THE SERVICE, TO BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN THE SAME MANNER AS OTHER TAX LEVIES, PAYABLE BY EACH PROPERTY OWNER WITHIN THE DISTRICT, AND CONSTITUTING A LIEN ON EACH PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT.
C-47-04(c), AM. 1-18, K & M INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. (K M SUBDIVISION) Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-47-04(c), Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Richmond Lodge 45, on GPINs 7748-07-6871, 7748-07-2456 and 7748-08-1027, zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, and located on the north line of Ashland Road (State Route 623) approximately 0.42 mile east of its intersection with Abner Church Road (State Route 624) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The proposed zoning amendment would amend the cash proffer. (PUBLIC HEARING) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA-3-18, NORTHLAKE LAND INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. A request to amend the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted February 14, 2018, pursuant to Sections 15.2-2204, 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendment will be a change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan as follows: Major Thoroughfare Plan Map – An amendment to eliminate the proposed Minor Collector Road that would extend Cobbs Road (State Route 801) east of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) to North Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) in the ASHLAND MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING)
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Newly renovated Ashland Theatre reopened Dec. 26
Photos by Sarah Suttles for The Ashland-Hanover Local The historic Ashland Theatre reopened on Dec. 26 with an opening day celebration and the start of a three-week run of the Disney Musical, “Mary Poppins Returns.” It took two years of renovations and a $2.1 million Capital Campaign to transform the theater. It now contains a new, state-of-the-art 4K Sony projection system and 7.1 surround sound system; new plush seating; expanded concession stands and a VIP lounge with box seats. The theater can accommodate up to 300 patrons.
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ELLEN LEE STANLEY Ellen L. Stanley, 69, of Beaverdam passed away on December 22, 2018. Ellen was a long time manager in the insurance industry and retired after many years from Erie Insurance. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gale and Gertrude Epps and brothers Bert and Tracy Epps. She is survived by her husband, Bucky Stanley; son, Darrell Stanley (Sheila); grandson, Wyatt Stanley; sisters, Gay Murrell (Gary) and Shirley Bowden (Jerry); and a number of nieces and nephews. Ellen was an active member of Beaverdam Baptist Church and known as a volunteer in numerous groups in the community. A visitation was held Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Beaverdam Baptist Church, 19110 Beaver Dam Rd., Beaverdam, VA
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GLADYS C. WOODY Gladys Clark Mallory Woody. 90, of Montpelier, quietly entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 9, 2018.Gladys was born on July 9, 1928, in Hanover. She was the youngest of six children born to the late Florence and James Mallory. Gladys was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where she served on the Senior choir, taught Sunday School and was Superintendent of both Bethany Baptist Church’s Sunday School and the Hanover County Sunday School Union. Always a proponent of higher education, Gladys
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finished her GED and boldly enrolled in a continuing education course entitled “Education for Leadership in the Black Church” at Virginia Union WOODY University, where her goal was to learn the foundations of Baptist doctrine. Gladys’ life was a life devoted to service. She was employed as a Domestic for 35 years before becoming an Attendant at a local daycare facility. She worked the polls on election days and eventually retired from Senior Connections, where she served as a Facilitator. Perhaps, Gladys is best known for her community involvement. Her volunteer work included the Circle of Friends, which is a program of the Family and Children Services of Richmond. There, she regularly visited
area nursing homes. As Coordinator of Transportation for the Western Hanover Committee for the Aging, Gladys faithfully provided transportation and hosted special programs during the year to share information on services and resources for older adults. It was there that she and “her seniors” often spent time making quilts, which was one of her favorite activities. A staunch supporter of the NAACP, Gladys was a local advocate of equal rights. As a member of the Eva M. Jackson 211 Chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars, she served as secretary and treasurer for many years. Gladys loved to read her Bible daily, write poetry and cook. She loved to thrift shop, watch CNN and loved the music of both Yanni and Prince. However, most of all, Gladys loved to talk. She talked about God. She talked about the importance of education and she talked politics. She often was asked to speak publicly in her commu-
nity. However, most of all, Gladys loved to talk about her children (especially the Sheriff and the Lawyer) and her grandchildren. No matter what they did or did not accomplish, her progeny are the BEST, because they were hers. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence T. Woody Sr. She now leaves to cherish her memories six children: Patty W. Nicholas(John); Clarence T. Woody Jr, (Clara); James R. Woody(Gloria): William B. Woody (Laura); Pamela E. Woody-Eaton(Dwight) and Priscilla R. Woody; 22 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren; “godson” Leroy E. Mines; several nieces, including Sandra Howard, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at Bethany Baptist Church in Montpelier. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements..