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Businesses see value in Hanover By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – For the past 12 months, Hanover County has continued on a course of positive economic development, attracting a variety of new businesses and enhancing the county’s overall economic development outlook. With an award-winning school system, government that welcomes and accommodates new business and supports existing ones and a growing viable workface, businesses of all sizes continue to eye Hanover as the right destination for their new ventures. “The last 24 months have provided some of the strongest economic development growth Hanover County has seen within the last 10 years,” Linwood Thomas, economic development director, recently said. Some of those developments included: Blue Bell Ice Cream, Hartfiel Automation, Publix, Northlake Commerce Center, General RV, Lansing Building Products, Red Rooster, Hobby Lobby, and Cascades.

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The Bear Island paper mill is located in Doswell just south of Kings Dominion.

One of the biggest impacts was felt when Cascades reopened the Bear Island facility, restoring jobs for about 80 employees and reopening a facility that represents a major portion of the county’s industrial base. “Cascades is one of the biggest corporate announcements Hanover County has ever been a part of and when they take over operations sometime in 2021 they will again be one of our largest taxpayers,” Thomas said. A major portion of those economic efforts focus

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on existing businesses and industries located in Hanover County. “The most critical asset you have in economic development is your existing industries,” Thomas said. “I am extremely proud that our team was able to play a small part in the expansion of over 40 existing industries this past year, which is almost double the number of expansion of 21 in 2017.” Thomas said the county enjoys a favorable

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ASHLAND -- Since the beginning of the school year, Hanover County Public Schools has used five inclement weather days due to two hurricanes and a major snowstorm. As outlined in the 2018-2019 HCPS school calendar, the following changes will take effect: Jan. 24 -- Full day (originally an early closing for a staff/faculty workday) Feb. 18 -- Full day (originally an early closing for parent-teacher conferences) As a reminder, there are 10 inclement weather days built into the calendar to recapture lost instructional time and meet state requirements. Some of these days are designated as “banked” days where a makeup day is not required, while others are designated as makeup days. The first four inclement weather days are “banked” days that do not require a makeup day. Days five, six and seven are designated as

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CIP public hearing set for February By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

Publix deli manager Kevin Wert and deli associate Danyel Hirschler greeted a group of Hanover County officials, including Scott Wyatt, Cold Harbor representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, who is seen taking a tour of the new bakery. The new grocery store at 6603 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville officially opened at 7 a.m. Saturday. A preview for Hanover County officials and the media was held Friday morning.

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ASHLAND -- Setting priorities for a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is easier said than done, and localities across the Commonwealth are required to update and revise CIPs on an annual basis. Last week, Ashland Town Council members heard a report by Assistant Town Manager Matt Reynal outlining projects currently listed on several priority lists — one from the Planning Commission, another from staff and preliminary listing by council.

In the end, priorities set by council are the ones that take precedence and will guide the town regarding future financial decisions and REYNAL serve as a blueprint for public improvements and projects. Reynal’s report did reveal what some council members perceived as a minor disconnect between the three entities, and -- although many of the

projects appeared on all three lists -their orders of priority differed. “Once we go through this process and you determine whether or not you want to go through the ranking process again, then I will update the individual projects to reflect council’s priorities,” Reynal said. “At the end of the day, council’s priorities end up being those that are listed as priorities. These are Planning Commission recommendations to you and now your priorities will alter that recommendation,” Town Manager Joshua Farrar said. see CIP, pg. 9

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and Phyllis Lumpkin; Thomas and Linda McKittrick; Mechanicsville Riding Club; Mechanicsville Ruritan Club. Clarence and Virginia Merritt; Gay and William R. Mitchell; Martha and Joseph A. Moore Jr.; Jennifer R. Moss in memory of Jeanne Engleby; Marshall and Shirley Morris; John and Mabel Nelson in memory of Jacqueline N. Harris; Newfound River Garden Club. Alan S. and Sylvia Newman; Nancy Parrish; Patrick Henry Navy Cadet JROTC; Wayne A. and Tina Pecht; Philip Morris and Altria Retires Associates; Marilyn and James M. Pollard Jr. Charles and Cathy Pugh; Richmond East Chapter of 1543 Women of the Moose; Richmond East Lodge #1947; Betty S. Robertson; J. Winston Robertson; Ronald Scruggs; Jean Skinner. Betty B. Smith; St. James Baptist Church; Oscar Stills; John Suddarth; John W. and Ethel Talley; June B. Thorpe; Ronald L. Tignor Sr.; Tower Optometry; Lynne Turman. Robert and Peggy Vaughan; Mary F. Wagner in memory of Brenda Lucas; Dale Waldrop; Gwendolyn Weinberg; John and Barbara Woods; Carolyn and Lesley Wright Jr. R. Stan and Karen Wright; and Zion Christian Church Disciples Women. Donations may still be made to: The Hanover Christmas Mother, P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047.

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Ronald and Barbara Byrd; Hugh and Sally Campbell; Jean Carter; Sharon and Wayne Carter; Lois Chenault; Katherine Clark; Craig and Sarah Cooley in memory of Mildred, Broaddus and Rusty Norment. Anne and Elmo Cross; Bernard H. Cross; B. Wayne and Barbara Davis; Betty Dirickson; Ruth F. Duncan; Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church; Sandra Elliott; Dr. Robert G. Evans. Fairmont Christian Church; Fairmont Christian Church The Morning Friendship Circle; Fairmont Christian Church Forever Young Club; Janet Farthing; Mr. and Mrs. George Fearnow Jr. Terri M. Felts; Esther and Thomas Gilman; Ginter Park Womanâ€™s Club; Jane Glazebrook; Betty M. Guess; Roy and Peggie Haley; Virginia Hall; Hayes and Karen Hanley; Hanover Chamber of Commerce. Hanover Chapter 1399 United Daughters of Confederacy; Hanover Womanâ€™s Club; Dixie and Carl Heckel; Anne Henley; Henry Clay Womanâ€™s Club; Ethel Hickman; Beverly and John Hicks. Lyn and Frederick A. Hodnett Jr.; Nancy Hoke; Menâ€™s Four SS Class, Hunton Baptist Church; Independence Christian Church, Friendship Class; Barbara Johnson; Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Lourdes Council. J.H. Knighton Lumber Co. Inc.; Kevin and Amy Lane; Luck Motor Co. Inc.; Raymond

ASHLAND -- The January meeting for the Ashland Planning Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting will get underway at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Other upcoming meetings

include: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 --Transportation Plan Update â€“ Public Forum. (Time to be announced) Wednesday evening, Feb. 6 -England Street Master Plan â€“ Public Forum.

County offices and solid waste centers closed Jan. 18 & Jan. 21 HANOVER -- Hanover County government offices and solid waste centers will be closed on Friday, Jan. 18, for Lee-Jackson Day and Monday, Jan. 21, for Martin Luther King Day. Branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be open on both days. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Spaghetti dinner to be held Saturday DOSWELL -- A Spaghetti Dinner featuring homemade meat and vegetarian sauces, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert, and beverages will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 10.

Personal property taxes dues Feb. 5 HANOVER -- Hanover Countyâ€™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 Treasurerâ€™s Online Tax Services website at https://www.hanovercounty.org/. For more information, call the Treasurerâ€™s Office at 804365-6050.

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DOROTHY BREWSTER DELVECCHIO Dorothy Brewster DelVecchio, 96, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert D. DelVecchio; and son, Robert B. DelVecchio. She was the remaining survivor of her two brothers, Bob and Donnie Brewster; and sister, Shirley Hamilton. DELVECCHIO Dorothy was a devoted member at St. Ann’s Catholic Church for over 30 years. She is survived by her children, Florence Forney (Frank), Keith DelVecchio (Terry), Dan DelVecchio (Wanda), Chuck DelVecchio (Donna) and Tina Adkins (Dexter); 11 grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren; and special friend, Jim Wilson. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church at 105 South Snead Street in Ashland. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, Reid Chapel, at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

PATRICIA R. CLOWES Patricia R. Clowes, 83, of Rockville, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Betty Roberts; and sister, Ruth Ann Roberts Elder. She is survived by her loving husband, William E. “Bill” Clowes; daughter, Susan Dunfee (Hazen); and grandCLOWES daughters, Hannah Dunfee and Jordan Dunfee. Pat was a member of the Rockville Women’s Club, a member of the Rockville Women’s Bowling League and a member of Berea Baptist Church. She was a longtime manager of the Cochrane-Rockville Library, where she enjoyed interacting with patrons until her retirement in 2007. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with family. A Celebration of Life was held at 1

p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2018, in the chapel of Woody Funeral Home at 1771 North Parham Road in Richmond. Interment followed at 2:30 p.m. in Berea Church Cemetery in Rockville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Cochran-Rockville Library.

DAVID ANVA GIBSON David Anva Gibson, died December 21, 2018, in Ashland. He was born May 22, 1942, in Charlottesville. He graduated from Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and shortly after, moved to Richmond. He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Gibson; mother, Eleanor Bush; and daughter, Dorathy Pitts. David is survived by his brothers, William Gibson of DeLand, Florida, Frank Helm of Sequim, Washington; grandchildren; and daughter, Robin. David will be remembered for his love for classic cars, dancing and ice skating. No public service will be held at his request.

BETTY CAROL RHODEMYRE KEETON Betty Carol Rhodemyre Keeton, went home to the Lord Friday, December 28, where she was reunited with the love of her life of 69 years, Marvin Keeton M.D. It is impossible to condense 99 years into a single entry, but those who knew her encountered a woman of intelligence, warm hospitality, effortless style and genuine friendship. Betty made a home and life in Ashland, Ky., where she raised her three children and supported her church and community. Retiring with her husband to Richmond, Va., she enjoyed making new friends, improving her golf game and painting. Her secret to a long life was keeping an active mind and body and equally important, a daily martini. She is survived by her three children, James (Gloria), Carol (Michael), Gregg (Mary); seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Brandermill Woods at 11 a.m. www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

dren, Rita Nuara (Joe) and Wayne Coleman (Alice); her brother, George Westmoreland (Jackie); her grandchildren, Becky Helms (Cory), Jeanne Nuara, Mary Louise Nuara (Courtney) and Sara Oden (Josh); and her LESTER great-grandchildren, Edwin Helms and Lucille Helms. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 31, 2018, at Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street in Glen Allen. Interment followed in Berea Baptist Church Cemetery in Rockville.

DAVID LEE MURRAY David Lee Murray, 71, of Ashland, passed away on December 17, 2018, at McGuire VA Medical Center Hospice in Richmond. He was born January 17, 1947, in Washington, D.C., 2018/19 season

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JEANNE O'ROURKE COLEMAN LESTER Jeanne O'Rourke Coleman Lester, 84, of Rockville, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nancy and Howard Westmoreland; sisters, Anne Wingfield and Nancy Lowery; and first husband, Floyd Coleman. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Lester; her chil-

to the late Herman and Leona Honeycutt Murray. He also was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Wilson Murray; and sister, Mary M. Perticone. David Lee worked in the plumbing and home improvement MURRAY field; he was a jack of all trades and a perfectionist with all of his projects. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a kind word for everyone. David Lee will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca and Sarah; his grandsons, Matthew, Nathaniel and Adam; his brothers, Clifford Murray and James Murray (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind many close friends as well to include, Joe M. DeShazo Jr. The Murray family would like

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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

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to express their gratitude to the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center and Hospice for the wonderful care he received from the doctors, nurses and staff. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at the Amelia Veterans Cemetery Chapel at Virginia Veterans Cemetery at Amelia at 10300 Pridesville Road in Amelia.

STEVEN OLIVER NORRIS Steven Oliver Norris, 53, of Montpelier, passed away on December 27, 2018. He joins his mother, Dorothy S. Norris, in our Lord's Heavenly home. He was a dispatcher for Cox Transportation in Ashland and a member of St. Peter's United Methodist Church. Steven is survived by his father, Robert L. Norris Sr.; brother, Dr. Robert L. Norris Jr. (Dana); sister, Connie M. Norris; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial is being planned for the spring of 2019. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

CHARLES ALBERT SKINNER Charles Albert Skinner, a retired educator, died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at the age of 95. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Covenant Woods Retirement Community in Me ch an i c s v i l l e. He was born November 25, 1923, to Charles Palin and Mamie SKINNER Goodwin Skinner. In 1959, he married the love of his life, Marian Carlton. They shared 47 years of love and happiness before her death in 2006. Charles loved his family very much. He also was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Tempie S. Moody, Beatrice S. Underwood and Viola S. Edwards; and his brother, Roy Elton Skinner. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Marjorie Goode Price and her husband, Lindy Price and Doris Carleton Metz and her husband, Tom Metz; and many nieces and nephews who adored him. Charles received his Associate of Arts degree from Ferrum Junior College. He continued his under-

graduate work at Randolph-Macon College and received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in secondary education from Longwood College. He worked under a grant for one summer at Duke University and received his Master’s in Education degree in both elementary and secondary school administration from the College of William and Mary. His post-graduate work included the University of Virginia and the College of William and Mary. He retired from the Hampton City Public Schools in 1983 after 35 years of service. Charles began his teaching career at Montpelier High School and Matthews High School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Newport News. In 1960, Charles, with the support and encouragement of his beloved wife, became a member of the Alumni Board of Directors for Ferrum College. He served on this board until his death. He and Marian were instrumental in establishing the Tiderwater/Greater Hampton Roads Alumni Chapter, as well as the Ferrum College Greater Hampton Roads Scholarship. In 1989, Charles received the Ferrum College Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of his service to education, in general, and, specifically, to that institution. In addition, he and Marian received an exceptional award of appreciation from the classes of 1944 through 1949. Through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewis, 1949, Ferrum College established the Charles and Marian Skinner Award for Excellence in Education. The Ferrum College Board of Trustees in 1993 selected and named Charles the recipient of Benjamin M. Beckham Medallion; the highest Alumni Award, founded on the Ferrum College motto, “Not Self, But Others.” In May 2002, Charles received a Resolution of Appreciation from Ferrum College to acknowledge him for being the driving force behind the effort of create the endowment for Boone Honors Program. He raised over $175,000 to establish this fund. This was quite an accomplishment for someone to achieve without the aid of a computer or any other high tech equipment and he made sure everyone was personally thanked by a handwritten note. Charles never felt any donation was too small. Because of Charles’ love and dedication to Ferrum, his family suggests that donations may be made to Tidewater/Greater Hampton Roads Scholarship Fund or the Boone Honors

Program Endowment Fund at Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088-9000, in his memory. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Luke’s Memorial Park in Smithfield. His greatnephew, Joseph Garland Whitley, will officiate the service. Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory in Gloucester is in of arrangements.

JOHN E. SMITH SR. John E. Smith Sr., 95, of Beaverdam, departed this life on December 16, 2018. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at St. James Baptist Church in Beaverdam. Owens Funeral Service in Ashland was in SMITH charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at owensfuneralservices.com.

JAMES KEITH THOMPSON James Keith Thompson, 62, of Rockville, passed away suddenly on January 4, 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Charles E. Thompson and Mary Kathryn Mahaffey Thompson; and his father-in-law, Hinton Bowles. Keith is survived by his wife, Susan Bowles Thompson; his brother, C. Michael Thompson (Valery); mother-in-law, Janie Bowles; brother-in-law, Bolman Bowles (Donna); nephew, Brandon Bowles; niece, Drew Bowles; and his faithful beagle, Daisy. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, a member of Phi Kappa Sigma and was employed by Hanover County for the past 37 years. Keith was an avid sportsman who never met a stranger and will be missed by all whose paths he crossed. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, in Springfield Christian Church Cemetery. The West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 11020 West Broad Street was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Springfield Christian Church Cemetery Fund, 18285 Vontay Road, Rockville, VA 23146.

Council continues affordable housing conversation By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND -- Ashland Town Council heard its third and final presentation regarding affordable housing in the Ashland and Hanover County areas. During the Dec. 18 regular meeting, Town Manager Joshua Farrar presented the final installment of a series designed to inform, educate and provide possible paths forward for dealing with low income housing and how best to assist residents in finding affordable habitats. Farrar offered a recap of the previous two meetings, including additional data and current code and Comprehensive Plan guidelines. Following the last presentation, Farrar emphasized the importance of community input regarding this issue, but the response has been limited. “Feedback, thus far, has been limited,” Farrar said. Circles Ashland has been involved during the process and a letter from Habitat from Humanity presented its take on the discussions regarding affordable housing.

“I think we do need to focus on hearing from a more broad section of our community,” Farrar said. He told members he would like to see the same kind of public input that facilitated a workable Comprehensive Plan and how that input is needed when addressing affordable housing. “This is a topic that deserves that same level of input and vetting,” Farrar said. “I’d be hesitant for just the folks on this dais and a handful folks in the audience to chart a course. I’d love for it to be Ashland’s course, not just Josh’s course or town council’s course.” Farrar presented figures that confirmed a significant number of Ashland residents are experiencing cost burdens regarding housing. The Commonwealth recognizes housing that requires more than 30 percent of the resident’s income as not affordable. About 35 percent of Ashland homeowners pay more than that figure for their homes. For those renting in the Ashland area, that affordable mark is even more difficult to achieve.

The number of available units for rental or purchase also is low in the Ashland area, and Farrar said those units are quickly acquired and don’t stay on the market long. “Ashland is a wonderful place to live and people want to be here, but it’s very difficult to get in to our wonderful community,” Farrar said. Rental vacancies in the town are estimated at about 1 percent. And there’s also the question of when government can help and what is the minimum income required to even qualify for affordable housing guidelines. Farrar said it’s important to establish that “floor” in order to proceed. “Should the town or the community or the region be able to provide housing for folks who are only making $10,000 a year. Right now, we don’t have it and should it be there,” Farrar said. “We need to decide where our decisionmaking point will be.” In attempting to answer some of the nagging questions surrounding the issue of affordable housing, Farrar said

he is considering all options. “I’m trying to create a path, not a solution,” Farrar said. Considering a regional approach to the problem also is important. “I’d hate for us to take an action that was in opposition to the region’s approach,” Farrar said. The state allows communities to set their own definitions of affordable, but Farrar suggested sticking with those state numbers until regional data is available. Farrar also addressed the question of who is responsible for providing affordable housing in Ashland. “No one can ignore this,” Farrar said. “The regional approach is going to be a bit more effective, even though your energy base is going to come from local initiatives. It’s not in town’s best interest to go at this alone.” Farrar said it’s important to establish that floor figure before making decisions regarding the need for more affordable housing in Ashland. “I think there is a need for additional in Ashland, but I can’t say a quantity

until I know what problem we are really trying to solve,” Farrar said. He did express a belief that there is a need across Hanover County and not just the seven acres that encompasses the Ashland area. But keeping housing affordable is an area that the town can address, according to Farrar. “Now is the time to strike when it comes to keeping housing affordable,” he said. Farrar said that can be achieved through neighborhood partnerships, effective communication and the community working with local government. Going forward, Farrar presented a list of to-do items that included: Proceeding with a regional approach and plan to address affordability. Meeting with stakeholders to gather ideas on how to address the issue. Providing additional information to council members to continue the discussion and gathering their feedback on the subject. see COUNCIL, pg. 12

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position when new businesses consider Hanover as a potential location. “As we look to attract new industries, our strategic location on the Eastern Seaboard lends itself well for logistics and distribution operations, but we must continue to work to attract advanced manufacturers, and technology-based companies along with middle office opportunities.” And recent developments on Interstate 95 will have a positive impact on the county’s development and allow increased opportunities. “Though Ashburn, Virginia, will

remain the data center capital of the world, Hanover should position itself to take advantage of some of these data center opportunities as we will see more interest in the Richmond Region in the years to come,” Thomas said. “The Facebook data center announcement in Henrico was just the start.” Thomas attributes the recent successes to the county’s willingness to work with new and existing businesses, but, more importantly, points to a positive working relationship with local government. “The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has been extremely supportive of our efforts to attract new industries since my arrival in early

2017,” Thomas said. “Through their leadership and support we have been able to put together several major wins for the county over the last 24 months, including Cascades, which will eventually generate millions of dollars for the tax base.” Thomas said the county is not giving away the bank to attract new players. “I also think the citizens would be extremely proud as the county has remained conservative when negotiating incentives and has insured there are checks and balances in place so that no funding is provided by the county until at which point in time the company has made the promised investments in Hanover.”

It’s a plan that is working regarding economic development, and Thomas said that plan should serve Hanover well into the future. “I believe, based on our Comprehensive Plan, we can grow effectively in our Suburban Services Area over the next 20 years from an economic development perspective,” Thomas said. “Hanover’s model is “healthy sustained growth,” with a true emphasis on the word ‘healthy.’ ” That doesn’t mean that development will not occur in other parts of the county but the bulk is slated for the SSA. “That is very important to note; since our SSA is only a small portion of the entire county, we have to be

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We can’t assume another’s circumstances By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

he week before Christmas was busier than usual around the office -- early deadlines to help with the press runs and preparing for vacation. With a staff of six, including yours truly, the news/sports operation was in overdrive. But something was amiss the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 18, with the sudden and compelling need to call a longtime friend. Personal calls are usually brief around here, especially during a frantic seasonal rush. Nonetheless, I grabbed my personal mobile and called. The distress in her voice was immediate. I knew she and her family had faced some financial

struggles in recent months, but I had no idea to what extent. She broke into tears and her voice was shaking. Alarmed, I tried to calm her down to learn how difficult her situation was as they prepared for Christmas. I had planned my holiday and the associated expenses, so I really didn’t know what I could do then. The conversation didn’t last long, but I got the gist of the severity of what was taking place. It weighed on me throughout the day. That evening, I was meeting some friends for a holiday dinner at a local restaurant. En route, the thought crossed my mind: Do they have money for Christmas dinner? I was so distracted I drove about two blocks past the restaurant. As soon as I pulled into the parking lot, I tried

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calling my friend. The call went to voicemail, so I ventured into the restaurant. She returned my call right after my friends and I were seated. I excused myself because I had to ask about her family’s dinner plans. “Do you have money for Christmas dinner?” I asked. In a soft, teary voice, she said, “No.” I asked what she would need and then told her I would send more than that. When I got home, I told my mother about the day’s calls and the urgency in needing to help. She too sent money. I am blessed and I thank the Lord every day. We never know what someone else may be experiencing. With my friend, I told her sometimes we have to put pride aside. There isn’t anything wrong with asking for help, and it’s certainly right to respond.

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very good in that area to attract the best companies and generate the most revenue for our tax base.” Thomas said his department would continue to rely on a variety of tools to achieve those defined development goals. “In 2019, our department will continue to build upon the Strategic Zoning Initiative and advance key sites that will attract major corporate investments both in the near and long-term,” he said. All of that takes place in a department that well understands the importance of existing industries and businesses. “We will continue to make our existing industries a top priority and work to address challenges that business face so they can be more competitive,” Thomas said. It also means the county is becoming a competitor when industries search for new locations or areas to expand. “Hanover County has a .5% industrial vacancy rate and that is a challenge as companies want to be in Hanover but we don’t have a place to put them.” Innovative thinking, continued focused effort by the EDA and cooperation with local officials also could provide answers to that problem. “Our department will work with our board of supervisors and the EDA to come up with creative solutions to address these challenges as well.” Looking back, Thomas said 2018 had its share of success stories. “Overall, Hanover County has had an extremely successful year from an economic development perspective,” Thomas said. That success also was evident on the state level. “Virginia as a whole has announced some very large projects this year, including Amazon, Micron and Facebook to name a few -- even with success taking place across the state,” the director said. And how does Hanover stack up against other localities in the Commonwealth regarding economic development in 2018? “I would say that the county has performed in the top 10 percent of all localities across the Commonwealth over the last 12 months,” Thomas said. “Based on our pipeline I believe that momentum should continue well into 2019.”

Post-holiday meet helps swimmers get better By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor The first swim meet after a long holiday break can be challenging for swim coaches as they try to get their athletes back in proper trim. But Powhatan’s trip to face Patrick Henry at Patrick Henry YMCA in Ashland Friday night proved a success all around. While the Patriots’ greater depth provided them a substantial advantage in terms of team scores, the Indian swimmers made their presence felt in the standings in every event they competed in. Even better for both teams, the evening provided swimmers opportunities to improve their skills in events they don’t normally swim in, as well as provide younger swimmers a chance to get valuable experience and – possibly – offer a herald of things to come in this or later seasons. “It’s always a tough meet, being the first meet back from Winter Break due to people’s

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Patrick Henry senior Claire Evko cruises to victory in 1:17.13 against Powhatan in the girls 100-yard breaststroke Friday night.

different schedules, not being able to practice as much as we have been in November and December,” said Patrick Henry head swim coach Bob Flanagan. “It’s good to get back on track and back where she should be.”

One highlight of the meet for Flanagan was Ethan Spencer swimming the 100-yard breaststroke for the first time in a while – and winning by nearly seven seconds over teammate Carson Cheeley. Another was

Katelynn Brown starting off the blocks for the first time since surgery some time ago. “She’s been swimming in events, pushing off the wall,” Flanagan said. “[Friday] night was her return, to be able to

dive and swim a full complement of events.” Spencer also won the boys 100 freestyle and was part of the winning 200 medley relay (with Paul Datovech, Aidan Fraser and Mark Dinger) and

200 freestyle relay (with Ben Williams, Ronny Maier and Benjamin Montgomery) teams. Datovech also won the 200 individual medley and 500 freestyle and was part of the winning 400 freestyle relay teams (with Maier, Mark Dinger and Alexander Steuart). Dinger also won the 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke, Fraser also won the 200 freestyle and Maier also won the 100 butterfly. Claire Evko and Melanie McAdoo led the Patriots girls. Evko won the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke and was part of the winning 200 freestyle relay (with McAdoo, Kayla Maxey and Hailer Draper) and 200 freestyle relay (with Draper, Maxey and Shelley Harris) teams. McAdoo also won the 200 individual medley and 500 freestyle and was part of the winning 400 freestyle relay team (with Harris, Carolyn Wright and Anna Holzem). Maxey won the 100 freestyle and Emily Hancock won the 100 backstroke for the Patriots.

Patrick Henry keeps Wildcats at bay By Jonathan Howard for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – Up against an undermanned and undersized Armstrong squad on Friday night, Patrick Henry girls basketball coach Phillip Cobb wanted to use his team’s natural advantages to jump out early. To his delight, it did exactly that. The Patriots dominated the pace, held a large rebounding advantage and had four players score in double figures in a 63-28 victory. The Wildcats traveled to Patrick Henry with a team of only five players. Cobb wanted his team to aggressively attack

the defense in order to wear them out and put the game away early. “We knew with them having five players, we wanted to get them in foul trouble, get them tired and push the ball,” Cobb said. “That was the plan coming into the game and we did what we wanted to do.” Patrick Henry (8-2) scored the game’s first 10 points on a combination of four Ava Smith free throws and 3-pointers from Logan Nuckols and JaBryah Haverkamp. Armstrong finally began to find some footing offensively behind the aggressive play of point guard Shantasia

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Hickman, but the Patrick Henry trio all knocked down an additional 3-pointer over top of the Wildcats’ zone defense before the first quarter ran out to help the Patriots race out to an early 20-point lead at 27-7. The second quarter was low scoring for both teams, but the Patriots found a new way to control the game. Center Jessica Osuanah enter the game in the second quarter and immediately made her presence known on the offensive and defensive end. The freshman scored the final three buckets of the quarter and Patrick Henry held a 36-10 lead at the break. “Most of our games we’ve

been shooting the ball very well, especially as of late. Logan Nuckols and JaBryah Haverkamp have been looking forward to some zone,” Cobb said. “When you add Ava Smith and Jessica Osuanah coming off the bench, that’s a nice little group.” Armstrong used a 9-0 run to close out the third quarter to bring the Patrick Henry lead down to 22, but the Patriots kept the pedal to the floor in the fourth quarter to take home the 35-point win. Osuanah led Patrick Henry with 14 points and eight rebounds. Ava Smith pitched in 13 points for the Patriots,

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It was one small step for Patrick Henry’s Logan Nuckols as she drives past Armstrong’s Taylor Scott (23) and Shantasia Hickman (4) for a basket in the Patriots’ 63-28 win Friday.

Nuckols scored 11 points and added seven assists, Haverkamp scored 11 points to go along with five assists and three blocks and Jaime Hughes grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds.

Hickman scored a gamehigh 21 points in the losing effort, Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Joel Klein for The Local

Patrick Henry senior Claire Evko cruises to victory in 1:17.13 against Powhatan in the girls 100-yard breaststroke Friday night.

dive and swim a full complement of events.” Spencer also won the boys 100 freestyle and was part of the winning 200 medley relay (with Paul Datovech, Aidan Fraser and Mark Dinger) and

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Joel Klein for The Local

It was one small step for Patrick Henry’s Logan Nuckols as she drives past Armstrong’s Taylor Scott (23) and Shantasia Hickman (4) for a basket in the Patriots’ 63-28 win Friday.

Nuckols scored 11 points and added seven assists, Haverkamp scored 11 points to go along with five assists and three blocks and Jaime Hughes grabbed a game-high 13 rebounds.

Hickman scored a gamehigh 21 points in the losing effort, Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

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There were overlaps in the three priority lists, and some items council had prioritized didn’t make the list on the Planning Commission and staff priorities. For example, seeking solutions to Ashland’s downtown parking problem was listed as a Priority Level 2 item on the panel’s ranking but not prioritized on the other two lists while downtown sidewalks appeared as a Level 1 priority on all three lists. That project could integrate with a revamping of England Street and would be completed in stages. Public input will be an important part of the process for that streetscape improvement. Farrar said he envisions that project beginning with a study much like the one conducted when Ashland Town Hall options were considered. Projects that did not fall into Levels 1 or 2 Priority were listed as Vision items. Other items like the Fiber Network Build-out, Comprehensive Stormwater Management and downtown sidewalks appeared as Priority 1 on all three lists. Some of the projects in the pre-

sentation are fully funded while others have obtained partial or no funding at all. The projects were divided in to three categories: Parks and Recreation, Transportation Facilities, and Public Facilities. Mike Davis, Public Works director, said a variety of funding mechanisms are utilized to accomplish the desired results including state revenue sharing, SmartScale and a variety of Virginia Department of Transportation assistance that could help in funding several of the projects. The long list of projects presented included Railroad Crossing improvements, town drainage issues, numerous road improvements, several new park proposals, and the acquisition of additional undercover space to store town vehicles and equipment. Items such as a North Ashland Park were priorities for the Planning Commission and staff rankings, but it was not included in the council’s final list. “I’m kind of surprised that North Ashland Park is Priority Level 2 for Planning and Priority Level 1 for staff and it’s not in either bracket for us,” council member Kathy Abbott said. “Are

we missing something? Why is this a high priority for Planning and staff?” Reynal said that project missed council’s final list by only one point, and Farrar cited the need for a northern located park. “I really do think we have a deficiency of parks on the north side of town,” Farrar said. “This is something that has been in the Planning Department for a long time.” Mayor Steve Trivett said the park was prioritized when he served on the Planning Commission. “That was pre2005,” he said. There was obvious overlap regarding some of the projects. For example, Trails and Pathways was listed as priority by the Planning Commission and staff, council addressed it by including a Community Connector Trail on its priority list. “I think you'll see the Trails and Pathways project being a catch-all and then individual portions being pulled out for funding over time,” Farrar said. Farrar said there has been increased community interest in pedestrian safety and walkable, connectable communities. “I think Trails and Pathways is a great way to accomplish that,” Farrar said.

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With the Feb. 5 public hearing looming, council opted to re-examine the priority list and present those changes to Reynal as soon as possible. That final priority list will be compiled and considered at council’s Jan. 15 meeting. “I understand that potentially we could consider adjusting priorities in the Jan. 15 meeting and still make the Feb. 5 public hearing,” council member John Hodges said. Farrar said that would not present a problem if priorities were just adjusted and no additional projects were added. Hodges said he didn’t foresee additions but wanted to digest what he had learned from the presentation. He also said updated and improved cost estimates for the projects would be helpful. “I’m rethinking some things,” Abbott said regarding priorities. “I think, given this discussion tonight, that my priorities might have shifted,” suggesting that council members supply staff with revamped lists for consideration. “In the end, it’s council’s priority that comes out of this and it will give us the direction we need,” Farrar said.

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makeup days. The remaining inclement weather days (eight, nine and 10) are designated as banked days that do not require a makeup day. As a result, the first four days were “banked” days (no makeup required), and the one remaining day (Dec. 12, day five) is a required makeup day. Also, note that although the school division is no longer designating the afternoon of Feb. 18 for parent-teacher conferences, parents are welcome to reach out to their schools and/or teachers to schedule a time to meet at a mutually convenient time to discuss any concerns. For more information, contact the Office of Accreditation and Accountability at 804-3654500. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County School Board has set Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 7:00 PM in the School Board Administration Building, 200 Berkley Street, Ashland, Virginia, as a time and place for a Public Hearing inviting citizen input on the Superintendent’s 2019-2020 Proposed Budget.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the lease of an aircraft storage hangar at the Hanover County Airport to Luck Stone Corporation.

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)

All persons wishing to comment on the proposed conveyance may appear at the above time and place. A copy of the lease is available for inspection at the ofﬁce of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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)

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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) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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:

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room, Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the proposed adoption of a resolution and a motion relating to the following: The proposed issuance of airport revenue bonds of the County in the estimated maximum principal amount of $2,400,000. The purpose of the proposed bonds is to use the revenue, together with other available funds, to ﬁnance a program of capital improvements for the Hanover County Airport including, without limitation, construction of additional hangar space.

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.

In addition, it is the intent of the Board of Supervisors to adopt a motion approving a budget amendment to increase the total amount to be appropriated for the Fiscal Year 2019 by $2,400,000. The $2,400,000 will be appropriated for purposes of the Airport Fund budget. A complete copy of a proposed resolution relating to the revenue bonds, the proposed motion relating to the budget amendment and related information is available at the ofﬁce of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

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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.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, January 23, 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: REZONINGS C-20-04(c), AM. 1-18, TL HUNT, L.L.C. (RUTLAND) Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-20-04(c), TL Hunt, L.L.C., et al., on GPIN 8706-032706(part), consisting of approximately 11.48 acres, zoned M-1(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, located in the Rutland Commercial Park on Center Oak Court (private road) east of its intersection with Center Path Lane (private road) in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Limited Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit open space to be converted to parking area. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-17-16(c), AM. 1-18, RDEV CORPORATION, INC. Request(s) to amend the proffers approved with C-17-16(c), Debra and Ronald Martin, on GPINs 8717-52-6106, 8717-62-1675, 8717-62-3654, 8717-62-5615, 8717-62-6674, 8717-62-2267, 8717-62-0268 and 8717-52-8258, consisting of approximately 12.5 acres, zoned RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions. The property located on the east line of Georgetown Road (State Route 651) approximately 1,000 feet north of 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 proffer amendment would change the permitted building materials. (PUBLIC HEARING) C-15-18(c), MARY E. HUGHES AND DAVID M. MANN Request(s) to rezone from B-1, Neighborhood Business District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8714-79-9346 and 8714-79-9536, consisting of approximately 1.74 acres, and located on the west line of Old Hickory Drive (State Route 1342) approximately 0.25 miles north of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) in the MECHANICSVILLE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit automobile repair. (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 8708-76-7971, 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 PERMIT 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) SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

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SE-15-18, DENISE LYNCH CRAWFORD Request(s) 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 7719-83-5546, consisting of approximately 2.36 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of a private driveway that intersects with Holloway Lane (private road) approximately 675 feet west of Walnut Hill Drive (State Route 622) in the SOUTH ANNA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (PUBLIC HEARING) SE-18-18, HHHUNT HOMES, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-334.2 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a temporary sales trailer on GPIN 7796-69-7073, consisting of approximately 42.2 acres, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and located on the north line of Atlee Station Road (State Route 637) at its intersection with Honey Meadows Road (State Route 2380) in the CHICKAHOMINY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. (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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CALENDAR Listings Saturday, Jan. 12 An all-you-can-eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by Independence Ruritan Club, located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland) will be served from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. The price is $9 for adults. For more information, call 804-798-6579.

Monday, Jan. 14 American Legion Post 90 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Eugene Truitt is the post commander. He may be contacted at 804-746-4734.

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“I’ve tried to tell you where I think we can go, but I don’t have a solution today,” Farrar said. Mayor Steve Trivett said he’s had comments thanking the board for their courage to address this issue. Council member Kathy Abbott said more research regarding what other towns are doing about affordable housing is important to illustrate what can happen when nothing is done. “It’s hard to do it retroactively. Now is the opportunity,” Farrar replied. Council members received a letter from Hanover Habitat for Humanity addressing many of the points contained in the threepart presentation. In conclusion, the letter stated “There is definitely a need for more affordable housing in Hanover County, probably dispersed more evenly throughout the county. For residents who are in entry level or early career jobs and for those in the service professions, there are not adequate options for affordable rental or home purchase.”