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Public considers revised CIP projects By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

SHLAND -- After three work sessions regarding the Town of Ashland’s proposed 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan, the public had its first opportunity to weigh in on the list of options and projects for the next five years at Tuesday’s regular meeting. When Assistant Town Manager Matt Reynal first introduced the list of priorities in early January, there were differences in the three versions, one from the Planning Commission, one from staff, and one representing the board’s wish list for upcoming projects.

After discussion, council approved an amended list in its last meeting of the month and finalized the list for a public airing at Tuesday’s meeting. Reynal said the revised list included few changes from the ones noted in previous discussions. “The top priority level ones are still the same projects you identified as priorities the last go-round,” Reynal told council. “The main difference is those first three projects -- fiber network, downtown sidewalks, and comprehensive storm water management -- are all tied with the same score.” The drainage improvement plan moved above strategic property acquisition on the top five priority list, and overhead utilities fell out of the level two priority list after the adjustments.

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Also included in the priority two list were: downtown parking; trails and parkways; overhead utilities; railroad crossing upgrades; and townwide drainage improvements. “I certainly see the value in adding more VDOTfunded (Virginia Department of Transportation) projects in our priorities. I’m a little dismayed that we did lose overhead utilities because when we are moving forward with England Street that is the time to deal with it,” council member Kathy Abbott said. She said some of the VDOT-funded projects would go forward without the top level priorsee CIP, pg. 9

SAES fifth-grader able to ‘apprehend’ Bee win Eighteen students competed for 23 rounds to crown the division winner

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The Ashland Berry Farm brings loads of strawberries each year for the Ashland Strawberry Faire. Vendors are now being accepted for the annual event. The Faire, which will be held on Saturday, June 15, welcomes arts and crafts, Hanover County businesses, nonprofits and government services groups. For more information, visit the vendor page at www.ashlandstrawberryfaire.com. More details on this year’s event may be found on page 2.

ASHLAND – Afterr 23 rounds, Lainey Farmer, r, a fifth-grade student at South uth Anna Elementary School, ol, captured the Hanover er County Public Schools’ ls’ 2018-2019 Division Spelling Bee with the word “apprehend.” Milan Anderson, a fifth-grade student at Kersey Creek Elementary School, was as the runner-up. see BEE, pg. 5

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Chalkley seeking re-election Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III has announced that he will seek his fourth term as Hanover’s Commonwealth’s Attorney. Originally elected in 2007, and re-elected in 2011 and 2015, Chalkley will again seek the Republican nomi- CHALKLEY nation in the June 11 primary. “I will continue to work with law enforcement agencies serving Hanover County to maintain the safety of our citizens and our community. The dedication my office shares with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, the Ashland Police Department, and the Virginia State Police to prevent and successfully prosecute crime will continue. The low crime rate in our county is a direct result of the dedication of those agencies and my staff. Likewise, I remain committed to pursuing sentences that deter criminal activity, despite sentencing guidelines that are, in many instances, too lenient.” “It has been my honor to serve the citizens of my county as their Commonwealth’s Attorney and I humbly ask for their continued support.” see CHALKLEY, pg. 12

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New footprint planned for Ashland Strawberry Faire By Lorie Foley Special to Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – The Ashland Strawberry Faire has been a community tradition since 1982 and has seen its share of challenges, including construction on the campus of Randolph-Macon College. “Although the footprint has had many changes through the years, we've always been amazed at the opportunities it affords us,” said Sharon Chidsey, president of the Ashland Strawberry Faire Board of Directors. Randolph-Macon College is preparing for a new nursing program on campus, which translates to the construction of a new instructional building on Caroline Street. In addition, there are plans to expand Blackwell Auditorium and the performing arts program. What does this mean to the Ashland Strawberry Faire in 2019? The new footprint provides an exciting new venue. Most arts and crafts vendors will stay on Henry Street, but the Food Court, “Hanover in Action” Pavilion, Kid Zone

and the BARKing Lot will move north and northeast. The official performance stage will move by the dorm at the fountain plaza (the staging area used for the Bluemont Concert Series in the past). Visitors will enjoy music from Hanover Idols Jason Call and Madison Cox, as well as several bands throughout the day and the traditional “Youth Strawberry Pageant.” The Faire is accepting applications for arts and crafts, business, nonprofit and government vendors now. It offers business sponsorships with excellent visibility and promotional opportunities. The Faire gives back to the community by awarding 10 local scholarships each year. “In 2018, the board offered $6,000 in scholarship funds to graduating seniors from Hanover County Public Schools, and one in honor of former Mayor Dick Gillis, to a Randolph-Macon College student majoring in political science” Betty LaPlace, director of Scholarships, said. The Faire also supports many com-

munity nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations are offered free booth spaces for visibility, or for sales ($25 administrative fee or two hours volunteering to set-up for the Faire). In addition, all commercial food vendors that participate each year are required to sponsor and give a percentage of profits to a non-profit of their choice. In recent years, the Faire has contributed funds to nonprofit groups in a Grant-for-Work program in trade for their volunteer hours running the Faire (i.e. setup, cleanup, vendor and/or visitor support). In 2018, the Faire awarded $5,600 in Grants-for-Work to area nonprofits. Grants-for-Work also are offered for working the games in the Kid Zone. All profits from the Kid Zone are donated to Comfort Zone Camps. For more information, visit www. AshlandStrawberryFaire.com and ashlandvakiwanis.org. Both the Ashland Strawberry Faire and the Ashland Kiwanis Club are 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Guest speakers Victoria Cobb, left, president of the Family Foundation, and Angela Kelly-Wiecek, right, Chickahominy District representative on the Hanover Board of Supervisors, recently addressed members and guests of the Hanover Republican Women’s Club. They are shown with Nancy Russell, club president.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Mechanicsville.

Dec. 14

Grand larceny building was reported in the 11000 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Carrying concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 13300 block of Slayden Circle, Ashland.

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Unlawful purchase or possession f alcoholic beverage was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville Elementary School, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Skirmish Lane,

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of Rainey Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7100 block of Aquarius Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts was reported in the 11000 block of Richardson Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 12000 block of Yowell Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 12000 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 20500 block of Ben Gayle Road, Beaverdam.

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

monument, was reported in the 6100 block of Stronghold Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway/ Dellwood Road, Glen Allen.

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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive/ Mechanicsville Bypass, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

in the 11100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Hanover.

Dec. 17

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to defraud, $200, was reported in the 6300 block of Lark Way, Mechanicsville.

Dec. 16

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 18000 block of Pets Lane, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny was reported in the 14600 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Breaking and entering occupied house to commit was reported in the 6300 block of Blackbear Trail, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 10300 block of Atlee Station Road/Charter, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9200 block of Rochdale Court, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8400 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Breaking and entering into a structure to commit larceny was reported

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Ringview Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny parts was reported in the 9900 block of Lickinghole Road, Ashland. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 7400 block of LeeDavis Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals DONNA LEE JACKSON Donna Lee Jackson, 57, of Ashland, departed this life on Monday, January 28, 2019, at the Ashland Convalescent Center. She was born July 13, 1961, in France, the daughter of the late Bobby Hite and Hannelore Hite. On October 17, 1998, she was united in marriage to Clyde Lee Jackson Jr. and from this union one child was born. She was educated in the Louisa County Public School system. Donna worked for Andy’s Bar and Grill as a cook until her health started to fail. She joined Jerusalem Baptist Church and enjoyed attending when she could. Donna loved spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed JACKSON watching the Redskins, her favorite football team with her husband Clyde. Donna liked cooking, knitting, crocheting and reading books. She was known as “Mama Dee” in the neighborhood because the younger women always came to her for advice. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving husband, Clyde Jackson Jr.; three daughters, Hannelore Trayer, Courtney Trayer and Summer Jackson; one son, Bobby Trayer (Frankie); two sisters, Linda Norman and Jenny Duncan; two grandchildren, Lily and London Trayer; two brothers-inlaw, Carl Holman and Ken Duncan; two sisters-in-law, Cathy Holman and Susie Jackson; one uncle Bill Becker (Iris); a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Jerusalem Baptist Church at 16210 Shortcut Drive in Doswell. Owens Funeral Services in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.owensfuneralservices.com.

ALVIN F. LOVING Alvin F. Loving, affectionately known to many as “Pop,” 85, of Ashland, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2019. Alvin was the son of the late Herbert and Julia Loving. He was preceded in death by his wives, Maxine Loving and Eleanor “Honey” Loving. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired after many years from the IRS. Alvin was a lifelong member LOVING of Slash Christian Church, and a charter member of the Clay Springs Ruritan Club. He was survived by his children, Janice Loving (Connie), Donald Loving (Ann), Jo Ann Loving, Bev Harris (Lynne) and Frank Harris; grandchildren, Rebecca, Megan, Caitlin, Travis, Rachel, Windy and Ryan; great-grandchildren, Mason, Cooper, Jason, Olivia, Tucker and Carter; siblings, Doris L. Tignor, Herbert T. Loving and Barbara

Jean Goodman. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Slash Christian Church at 11353 Mount Hermon Road in Ashland. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Slash Christian Church. Nelsen Funeral Home at 412 South Washington Highway in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenashland.com.

MARGEORY M. ROBINSON Margeory M. Robinson, 84, widow of Thomas A. “Red” Robinson of Doswell, departed this life on January 29, 2019. She was preceded in death by one daughter and one grandson. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 6, 2019) at Second Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Hanover. Interment ROBINSON will follow in the church cemetery. Henry W. Dabney Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements

JAMES ROSEWELL MAY James Rosewell May, 76, left this earth on Friday, January 25, 2019, to explore the universe. He was a lifelong resident of Doswell. He served for four years in the U.S. Navy; afterwards, he worked for 33 years at Reynolds Metals in Richmond. When he retired, he transferred his passion for electricity to gardening and became a master gardener. He is survived by his daughter and two grandchildren. He was an incredible father and grandfather with a truly unique way of thinking. He was a pure soul that MAY cancer took from us way too soon. The remembrance ceremony was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2019,at the Doswell Community Center at 16433 Washington Highway in Doswell. Flowers may be brought to ceremony or donations to donate.mcc.org.

WILLIAM “JUNIE” ARTHUR SMITH JR. William “Junie” Arthur Smith Jr., 91, of Montpelier, went to be with his Lord on January 29, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilhelmina H. Smith; parents, William “Arthur” Smith Sr. and Doris C. Smith; cousin, Thelma C. Powers. He is survived by his son, William S. H. Smith Sr. (Tina); and daughter, Linda S. Somers (Johnny); five grandchildren, Sandra M. Smith,

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Steven R. Somers Sr. (Angela), Kelly S. Bittler (Caleb), William S. H. Harris Smith Jr. and Shane C. Smith; six great-grandchildren, Steven R. Somers Jr., Kaitlyn R. Somers, Hunter R. Somers, Christian R. Somers, Jeremiah A. Bittler and Kathryn G. Bittler; one great-great granddaughter, Kayleigh L. SMITH Somers; and special friend and caretaker, Johnny Rakes. Junie served in both the Navy and Army and worked for the state with the ABC Board for 33 years. He also was a charter member of the Ashland Rescue Squad. He was born and raised in Richmond, but moved to Montpelier after meeting and marrying the love his life, Wilhelmina. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir for a number of years. Junie was not only a jack-of-all-trades, but a master at all of them. He had a passion for traveling, the West, cars, guns and his family. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Harris Family Cemetery at Walnut Well Farm at 16400 Beaver Dam Road in Montpelier. Bliley’s at 8510 Staples Mill Road was in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to At Home Care Hospice, 3177 West Clay St., Richmond, VA 23230.

WILLIAM DABNEY WINSTON JR. William Dabney Winston Jr., 77, a retired trucking business owner of Atlanta, Georgia, formerly of Ashland, departed this life on Monday, January 21, 2019. He was the son of the late William D. Winston Sr. and Malinda L. Winston. He was preceded in death by his son, Kelvin M. Winston; brother, Bradford Winston; and sister, Ella WinstonGillison. He leaves to cherish his memory devoted daughter, Kimberly Woods (Lloyd); sons, William Dabney “Ricky” Winston III, William Anthony Joseph WINSTON Arnold, Christopher and Deion Winston; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Diane Wimbish (Lemuel), Maxine Briggs, Phyllis Holloway; brothers, Joe, Roy, Donald (Annette) and Jackie (Shirley) Winston; aunt, Adele Jackson; and a host of other relatives and friends, including McKinley Harris (Liz). Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Jerusalem Baptist Church at 994 Three Chopt Road in Manakin-Sabot, with Dr. Emanuel Harris, pastor, officiating. Bishop Todd B. Winston was the eulogist. Interment followed in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Robert Mealy Funeral Home in Goochland was in charge of arrangements.

Wanted: teachers; job fair set ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will hold a teacher job fair from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, at Hanover High School in Mechanicsville. School counselors, librarians, psychologists, speechlanguage pathologists, and registered nurses also are encouraged to apply. Individuals who are currently or soon-to-be licensed, have a VDOE (Virginia Department of Education) Statement of Eligibility, or are currently enrolled in a stateapproved teacher licensure program should visit www. schooljobs.com/careers/hcps to apply and request an interview. Interviews are by invitation only, and a limited number of slots are available. The deadline to apply is today (Wednesday, Feb. 6). Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview. Walk-ins also will be welcomed for a meet and greet with division staff. Individuals who are unable to be scheduled for a formal interview or those with tentative plans are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their résumé. Representatives from each school will be present to answer questions. All candidates will be required to submit an application and supporting documents for any specific teaching vacancy posted for the 20192020 school year. Additional information also will be available at this event, including: Benefits Athletics see JOB, pg. 11

End of ’18, beginning of ’19 brought exciting news for space fans “So, where was the January column?” Sorry, I didn’t write one. After the final exam rush at RandolphMacon College, I had cataract surgery the week before and the day after Christmas. The good news for this astronomer is that I can now see clearly again! Note: The Keeble Observatory at R-MC will resume public viewing on Mondays during Spring semester, beginning on Feb. 11. We’ll be open from 6:30 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. Once we switch back to Daylight Saving Time in mid-March, hours will be 7 to 9:30 p.m. The end of 2018 and beginning of 2019 brought a number of exciting news items for space aficionados. Here are just a few: NASA’s Insight probe landed on Mars on 26 November. Unlike the various rovers (Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity) this one will not go any-

where. It’s the first probe dedicated to study the interior of the planet. Instruments will be deployed in place to measure seismic activity, heat flow from the interior, and to search for subtle changes in Mars’ rotation and wobble. OSIRIS-REx (a clumsy acronym for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith eXplorer) arrived in orbit around the small asteroid Bennu on 3 December. On two earlier flyby approaches the mass of the asteroid was determined so it could be properly placed in orbit. This is the lowest mass object for which NASA has achieved a stable orbit. The spacecraft was launched in September of 2016. By the way, the “Security” piece of the mission is to hopefully learn enough to help defend Earth should an asteroid impact be predicted. On New Year’s Day the New Horizons probe flew past the most distant object to studied by space craft. The small Kuiper Belt object dubbed “Ultima Thule” is only about

Senior Softball League is looking for softball players Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -The Hanover Senior Softball League is looking to expand its membership by reaching out to the local community. The league provides an opportunity for men 50 years of age or over and women 40 years of age and over to play competitive slow pitch softball in a friendly and safe environment. All talent levels are welcome to participate and enjoy this friendly social time with games being played on Wednesday nights at Pole

Green Park from mid-April to August. The cost is $80 per player. Registration deadline is Friday, March 1. Learn more about the Hanover Senior Softball League by attending the annual league meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department located at 8493 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville. The new board will be introduced, and practice dates and plans for the season will be presented. For more information, as well as registration forms, go to hanoverseniorsoftball.org.

20 miles across, and New Horizons zipped by at about 30,000 miles per hour at a distance of only 2,000 miles. You may recall the 2015 flyby of Pluto. This is another billion miles out! Telemetry confirmation of the success took six and a half hours to reach

us at the speed of light. Because of the distance, data transmission is slow – it will take over a year to download the complete results of the flyby. Two days later, on 3 January, the Chinese space agency successfully landed a probe on the far side of the Moon (not the dark side!). Chang’e 4 has deployed a small rover called Yutu 2 (Jade Rabbit 2), which is actually the spare rover for Chang’e 3,

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The competition was held on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Hanover County School Board Office, and is the second of four levels of the National Spelling Bee. As the division champion, Lainey will represent Hanover County Public Schools in the Richmond Times-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 9, at the Library of Virginia. Hanover County Public Schools also congratulates each of the 19 winners of the elementary and middle school level spelling competitions who competed in the Division Spelling Bee: Battlefield Park Elementary School -- Andrew Mullins -Grade 3 Beaverdam Elementary School -- Bella Austin -- Grade 4

which landed on the near side of the Moon in December 2013. Both lander and rover are solar powered, so they have to “hibernate” during the two week long lunar night. Since radio signals cannot reach there from here directly, they have placed a relay satellite (called Queqiao) in a “halo orbit” at the L1 libration point beyond the Moon. I’ll have more to say about orbital libration points next month. Lunar phases for February: New Moon on the 4th, at 4:04 p.m.; First Quarter on the 12th, at 5:26 p.m.; Full Moon on the 19th, at 10:54 a.m. (the Moon is also at perigee, so expect higher than average tides); Last Quarter on the 26th, at 6:28 a.m. All times are Eastern Standard. Mercury is visible to the southwest after sunset starting mid-month. Mars sets around 11 p.m., look for it to the south-southeast after evening twilight. Early risers will have more luck with planets. Jupiter rises at 3 am, Venus at 4, Saturn at 5. Times are for around mid-February viewing. Our mid-month view, about two

Chickahominy Middle School -- Barbara Johnson -Grade 8 Cold Harbor Elementary School -- Draven Chesworth -- Grade 3 Cool Spring Elementary School -- Sita Lewis -- Grade 4 Elmont Elementary School -- Lukasz Kotas -- Grade 5 John M. Gandy Elementary School -- Cooper Blakeney -Grade 4 Kersey Creek Elementary School -- Milan Anderson -Grade 5 Laurel Meadow Elementary School -- Rasheeda Diong -Grade 4 Liberty Middle School -Alex Bulthuis -- Grade 6 Mechanicsville Elementary School -- Hayden Muzuruk -Grade 4 Oak Knoll Middle School -- Emily Ferlmann -- Grade 8 Pearson’s Corner Elementary School -- Chloe Gibson -- Grade 1

hours after sunset, finds the constellation Auriga closest to zenith, with its brightest star Capella about 10 degrees to the east-northeast. Turning to the south, it will be hard to miss Orion’s familiar asterism. Sirius is that bright star to the left of Orion. Castor and Pollux, in Gemini, are high to the east. Below them we see Leo (the Lion), marked by its brightest star, Regulus. At this time, we can find the Big Dipper in Ursa Major to the northeast, appearing to “stand on its tail” – conversely, to the north we see Ursa Minor “hanging from its tail.” The familiar tilted W of Cassiopeia is to the northwest. Turning again to face southwest, you’ll see the bright star Aldebaran marking the constellation Taurus (the Bull). A bit below and more to the west lies the familiar asterism of the Pleiades. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

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Dream to become a citizen is fulfilled By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ride was evident as the young woman beamed in sharing the news that her younger brother had passed his citizenship test to become a naturalized American. Her delight in talking about is accomplishment and her desire to follow suit nearly brought me to tears. She is studying to become a United States citizen, and is being cheered on by her brother. “Sissy, you can do it!” he told her. The twentysomething from Cambodia has every intention of taking the test and, just like her brother, become a U.S. citizen. It was awe-inspiring to hear her talk about the process and how her brother would be taking part in the naturalization ceremony. They are pursuing the American dream of citizenship by taking the proper steps as estab-

lished by the government. They arrived legally and have maintained their status through the proper channels. This is where I’m in the grey area of the infamous Border Wall. I agree anyone wishing to come into this country should do so legally and follow the established protocols and procedures. How are so many able to illegally cross into the U.S. and set up identities and function for decades? Yeah, I’m lost by that one. For the record, I don’t agree with spending billions of dollars on a wall to separate the U.S. and Mexico. We all heard then-candidate Donald Trump vow that “Mexico will pay for the wall” during the 2016 campaign cycle. Did anyone really believe that would happen?! I am sympathetic to those teens and adults who were brought here by their parents who never took the proper legal direction to ensure

status and documentation. But, the reality is that sneaking in isn’t right or legal. I agree with these words taken from Emma Lazarus’ poem about the Statue of Liberty: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Again, the legal steps must be taken to enjoy life here as a documented resident (the young lady I spoke of earlier has a Green Card). No one should be fearful of being deported, but the right way is the only way. Take the measures to make your visit legal and, should you choose, permanent. An area college student has the enthusiasm of now being a naturalized citizen. I am eager for the day when his sister becomes one too.

Norton did what he loved -- during and after career By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist When Hank Norton first arrived in Powhatan in 1954 to coach the high school football team, the coach nor the team was well known. In fact, metro high school football was just beginning to garner big headlines and regular match-ups between Thomas Jefferson and Highland Springs dominated the

headlines. But, Norton, a young and enthusiastic coach and the Indians quickly formed a relationship and the team steadily improved under his tutelage. It was a different game back then, but Hank Norton had ideas that seemed well ahead of his time, coupled with an old-fashioned belief that what didn’t kill you made you better.

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My friend told me that he wanted to quit after each of his first practices and a signature of Norton’s workouts was a tenacious effort to take his players to the brink. “He thought it would pay off at game time,” my friend said. “We thought he was trying to kill us.” Back in those days, football cleats

Sunday, Feb. 10 The next meeting of the Cool Spring Grief Support Group will be held at 5 p.m. in Room 164. Tim and JoAnn Cockey will be the guest leaders. Session Two will be used since there was not a January meeting. The video for the evening will be “The Challenges of Grief.” You’ll learn more eye-opening reasons why your pain is so overwhelming. Some of the overlooked, yet common, effects grief has on your mind, body, and spirit, as well as how to get things done when you don’t feel like you have any energy. For more information, contact Jerry and Patsi Deans at 804-402-2031.

Monday, Feb. 11 American Legion Post 90 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaverdam Post at17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. All veterans, Post, SAL and Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend. There will be a Commanders coffee each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Post to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. The Post commander is Eugene Truitt. He may be contacted at 804-7464734.

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The young coach bought the first set of weights for his players at Powhatan, and believed that the toughest players would always prevail. I spent many years working beside a man who played quarterback on some of those Powhatan teams. He was just the type of kid Norton sought: youngsters who grew up in less than ideal conditions or had a rough upbringing.

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The Hanover Senior Softball League will hold its annual meeting at 7p.m. at the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department at 8493 New Bethesda Rd. in Mechanicsville. Those interested in learning more about the league are invited to attend. Board members will be on hand and those wishing to register may do so at that time. An overview of practice dates and the playing season will be presented. More information and registration forms may be found at: hanoverseniorsoftball.org. The registration deadline is Friday, March 1.

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R-MC seniors look sharp on Senior Day By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – Crisp passing. Sharp cuts. Eyes constantly surveying the floor. Watching Randolph-Macon men’s basketball operate on Senior Day against a good Roanoke College team was an exercise of seeing a work of art develop from the ground up. That’s what it takes to earn a 71-51 win over a Maroon squad that, on any given day, could beat anyone in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). But for Luke Neeley, Darryl Williams, Jon Nowell and Grayson Midulla, it was a mission to ensure their special day at Crenshaw Gymnasium ended with a victory, the seeds of which were planted in their first practice as freshmen. “Four years of a lot of blood, sweat and tears, a lot of practice, and just being together,” Williams said. “This group, especially the seniors, have fought a lot of pain. Now, just realizing it coming together, it’s great we played well on Senior Day.” The Yellow Jackets have been here before. The seniors have never advanced past the ODAC Championship quarterfinal round. They’ve played well early in February only to sputter and fall short of the finish line. Head Coach Josh Merkel sees a

sive rebound, in position to accept a pass for an easy basket. It’s Midulla, who misses a shot, grabs the board, and finds Nowell underneath. Suddenly, it’s 32-17 late in the first half. Neeley hit six 3-pointers while leading the Yellow Jackets (12-1, 20-2) with 20 points. Do-it-all sophomore point guard Buzz Anthony scored 16 points while grabbing five rebounds and dishing three assists. Randolph-Macon built on its 18-point halftime lead, leading at one time by as many as 28. But there’s work to be done. Inside force Josh Freund of Roanoke scored 23 points and grabbed 11 boards. The Maroons shot 45 percent from the floor. RandolphMacon only made 5-of-9 free throws. The work is made easier, though, when, for the third time in their last five games, the defense holds the opposition – all ODAC opponents – to 51 points or less. “Overall, we’ll take the effort from today,” Merkel noted. And they’ll need more. Hampden-Sydney invades Crenshaw Gymnasium Joel Klein for The Local Wednesday at 7 p.m. and would Randolph-Macon senior forward Grayson Midulla scores as he is fouled by Roanoke’s Tripp Greene in the Yellow Jackets’ Senior love nothing more than to find Day victory over Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Roanoke. Randolph-Macon won by 20 points, 71-51. a glimmer of hope in an othpossessions, draining both for erwise disappointing season by different element in this year’s they play without fear,” Merkel decisions.” Sometimes, it’s Neeley tak- an early 8-2 lead. Later, after knocking their archrivals off the team, and his veteran quartet added. “It’s because of their character, and their want to get ing two 3-point shots from the missing a trey, Neeley races to leads the way. “Our seniors are ready, and better, trying to make better same spot on back-to-back the basket after a long offensee SENIORS, pg. 8

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County swim teams prepare for region meets By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – The regular season in high school swimming is over. All eyes are on Friday, when Patrick Henry and Hanover compete at the Region 4B championships, while Atlee and Lee-Davis face off in the Region 5B championships. Both meets will be held at the Collegiate School Aquatic Center in Richmond. For Patrick Henry, there’s an interesting mix of urgency for a large senior class, and an emerging youth movement. The boys edged Lee-Davis Wednesday in a dual meet 88-81, while the Lee-Davis girls were victorious 83-70. Paul Davotech earned his best time in the boys 100-yard butterfly, winning in 1:00.97, while Mark Dinger scored a personal best in the 50 freestyle in 23.38, placing second to Brendan Farrar of Lee-Davis, who won in 23.12. Patrick Henry head coach Bob Flanagan is excited by the work of Caroline Cox, Emily Hancock, Emily Hocut and Camryn Whittlesey, all of whom are eighth graders. While other Patriots prepare for Friday – the eighth graders cannot compete at the varsity level without losing a year of high school eligibility – the team’s future is bright. Hanover will rely on veterans in their quest Friday, including senior Claire Grant, juniors Caroline Blaser and Luke Daley,

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top of the ODAC standings – Guilford lurks just behind. The seniors, however, remember one other element about “The Game,” basketball

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Patrick Henry senior Ethan Spencer swims to a second-place finish in the boys 200-yard individual medley Thursday night.

plus sophomores Natalie Culley and Katie Carroll. The Atlee Raiders prepped for the postseason with a meet with New Kent this past week, claiming a 252-88 victory. In distance, they look to Logan Amatruda and Haley Lambert, who won the boys and girls 500 freestyles, respectively.

edition. “Our number one priority is defense, getting stops, and treating every game like it’s our last,” Williams explained. “The seniors have one more game in Crenshaw.” Afterwards, it’s road trips to Eastern Mennonite and

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Wyatt Jones, who like Lambert is a freshman, and Ashley Zicafoose both won in the 100 butterfly, while Russell Odor, Nathan Stephens, and Caleb Oliver led a top three sweep in the boys 50 freestyle, finishing within a half-second of each other. Jones will look to break the two minute mark

Randolph. Three victories, and the Yellow Jackets again head to Salem as the top seed. But this time, they’re determined to peak, not in February, but in March. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

in the boys 200 freestyle. He clocked in at 2:00.15 against the Trojans. Alison Harvey, the girls 200 freestyle winner (2:04.62), is a sophomore, part

of an interesting mix of veterans and youth that could serve Atlee well in trying to qualify as many as possible for states. Lee-Davis will enter Friday

looking to improve on performances against fellow Region 5B competitors Deep Run and Mills Godwin from a group meet last week. Sara Gaston, who plans to officially join Washington and Lee University during National Signing Day today, leads the charge, swimming the lead lap in both 200 relays, plus the 100 butterfly and backstroke. Junior Katelyn Vieni, who won the girls 100 breaststroke Wednesday in 1:13.78, edged out Claire Evko of the Patriots. Brendan Farrar, who will sign with Towson University, begins the anchor leg of a storied Lee-Davis career, coming off wins in the boys 50 freestyle (23.12), 100 backstroke (56.16), and anchoring the 200 free relay and leading off the 400. Keep an eye on Liz LaPrade, a sophomore who anchors on girls relay races and was a winner in both the 100 and 200 free. Region 5B will take place beginning Friday morning at 9 a.m., while Region 4B is scheduled to start Friday evening at 6 p.m. Winners and top qualifiers will move on to their respective state championships. For the Hawks and Patriots, the Class 4 Championship is also at Swim RVA on February 15, while the Class 5 Championship is at George Mason University in Fairfax on February 16.

PH to hold baseball camp Patrick Henry High School will hold its Patriots Indoor Baseball Camp for kids in grades 1 through 8 interested in improving their baseball skills beginning Feb. 12. The camp, taught by Patrick Henry baseball staff and current and former players, consists of three sessions

each for hitting (Feb. 12, 13, 14) and fielding (Feb. 19, 20, 21). Sessions run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. each day. Registration begins at 6:15. If inclement weather closes the school, the scheduled session will be made up the following evening.

The cost is $50 per week, $90 for both weeks. Team and family rates are available. Campers should bring tennis shoes, bat and glove. Helmets are optional. For more information, contact head baseball coach Sam Hart at shart@hanover. k12.va.us or (804) 365-8000.

Technical Schools Night boosts careers Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology will presents its 9th Annual Technical School Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. This unique night will give students and parents the opportunity to meet with representatives from various post-secondary schools and businesses to explore the fantastic training and/or career opportunities available after high school. These experts will be able to provide information

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ity, while overhead utilities required the board’s special attention when prioritizing. “I guess I’m making the point that something like overhead utilities we have to prioritize or it’s not going to happen.” Council member John Hodges said he supports underground utilities but voted against prioritizing it until he viewed a plan for the England Street revamp and if that contained plans for underground utilities. “I didn’t support it because I figured we would learn more as a result of the plan,” he said. “It’s a huge cost and I get your point. If you don’t start putting money in, it’s less likely to be more traumatic to put in at a later date.” Abbott said she couldn’t imagine those overhead utilities remaining in

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were not available in stores or catalogs, and salesmen peddled them usually from the trunk of a car. “It was a big deal for us,” his former player said. “They cost around 10 bucks — if I remember — that was a lot of money in those days. Once you bought the shoes, Coach Norton knew he had you.” My friend was only one of thousands touched by Hank

and answer questions about how your student can enter rewarding careers with high income potential. The following technical schools/organizations will showcase their information: Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.; B&B Electric; Benchmark LC; Capital Interior Contractors; Chick-fil-A; Conair/ BaBylissPRO. Covenant Woods; Culinary Institute of Virginia; Curtis Home Improvements; Duffy's Repair Service Inc.; Eagle Fire Inc.; Ferber's Tire & Auto; General RV Center Mid-Atlantic. Green Air; Hazzard Electric; IES Commercial Inc.; Invidia Hair Design;

ITAC; James River Equipment ; John Tyler Community College; Lincoln Tech; Lutron. Reynolds Community College; Richmond Electricians Joint Apprenticeship Committee; Salon Centric; Sargent Corporation-Mid Atlantic Region; Sheehy Ford of Ashland; Southern Air. SportClips; Thairapy Salon; The Apprentice School-Newport News Shipbuilding; The Art Institute of VA Beach - Culinary Arts; Ulta; University of Northwestern Ohio; and Universal Technical Institute. For more information, contact 804723-2020.

any revitalization plans for England Street. “I have a feeling that the recommendation will be to bury or move them,” she said. Reynal suggested coupling the underground utilities project with sidewalk curbs and gutters requiring that utilities be buried when possible. Town Manager Josh Farrar explained that Downtown Sidewalks and the England Street Streetscape are essentially one in the same, and overhead utilities are addressed in that project’s scope. In that light, council member George Spagna asked if the name should be changed to Downtown Streetscape to better describe the scope of the project. Council reached consensus on the name change and approved the revised list to be considered at Tuesday’s meeting at a public hearing. Mayor Steve Trivett said that list will be considered but does not exclude other

projects from being funded or pursued. “It doesn’t mean we won’t do other things, won’t look at other things, or wont’ consider other items in the budget,” Trivett said. There are a number of other projects that did not make the top 10 but are listed as Vision items in the proposed CIP. “Just because it’s vision doesn’t mean it’s not important or could eventually get done,” Farrar said. “This is an informational piece for staff or what the priority is,” he said. “It gives us some pretty good direction on budget and trying to get a sense of where your priorities fall.” The current approved CIP includes 39 projects grouped in five categories, including economic development, public facilities, parks and recreation, storm water management, and transportation. Some of the projects are fully or partially funded and many await a revenue source.

Norton. “He made men out of all of us,” one of them told a reporter when he passed away last month at 91 years old. In a life that today seems to move as quickly as the internet, it often takes a number of jobs and career changes to get through a working life and rarely does someone end up retiring at the same place they began their career. After coaching at Powhatan for six seasons and recording a 40-16-3 record, the Marshall University graduate moved

on to head a fledgling football program at a small school called Ferrum Junior College. The campus not only offered Norton an opportunity to pursue his first love on the gridiron shaping young lives, but the nearby streams and rivers provided the perfect setting for his second love, fly fishing. Norton’s impact on Ferrum, today a four-year college, is legendary and earned him a spot in Virginia’s Sports Hall of Fame. His record speaks for itself. During his tenure,

the school won four national championships and a regular participant in the playoffs for the years Norton roamed the sidelines. The players who endured those tough practices, 42 of them going on to play professional sports, point to Norton as a major influence and mentor in their successful lives. Although I had friends who played for Norton at Ferrum, I never met him until long after he retired in 1993. Norton was working as a

Inclement weather prompts changes to school calendar ASHLAND – When nated as ‘banked’ days where Hanover County Public a makeup day is not required, Schools officials decided to while others are designated as close schools on Monday, Jan. makeup days.” The first four inclement 14, due to inclement weather, it marked the sixth such day weather days are “banked” since the beginning of the days that do not require a makeup day. Days five, six 2018-2019 calendar year. As outlined in the 2018- and seven are designated as 2019 HCPS school calendar, makeup days. The remainthe following changes will ing inclement weather days (eight, nine and 10) are desigtake effect: nated as banked Feb. 18: Full days that do day (originally an not require a early closing for makeup day. As parent-teacher a result, the first conferences) four days were Feb. 27: Full “banked” days Day (originally an (no makeup early closing for Metro Creative Connection required), and staff professional the two remaindevelopment) – ing days (Dec. NEW March 14: Full Day 12 and Jan. 14; days five and (originally an early closing for six) are required makeup days. “As a reminder, please note a staff professional developthat although we are no longer ment) – NEW Thursday, Jan. 24, became a designating the afternoon of full day, after having originally Feb. 18 for parent-teacher conbeen scheduled as an early clos- ferences, parents are welcome to reach out to their schools ing for a staff/faculty workday. “As a reminder, there are and/or teachers to schedule 10 inclement weather days a time to meet at a mutually built into the calendar to convenient time to discuss any recapture lost instructional concerns,” Whitley said. For more informatime and meet state requirements,” Chris R. Whitley, pub- tion, contact the Office Accreditation and lic information officer, said. of “Some of these days are desig- Accountability 804365-4500. fishing guide in Deltaville, displaying the same enthusiasm for his second career as he displayed for years in his first. And after 29 seasons of winning football at Ferrum, five of them featuring unbeaten teams, Norton seemed equally happy spending time on or near the water. He once told a reporter, “I never felt like I was going to work. I looked forward to getting up every morning,” regarding his years at Ferrum where he amassed a 244-93-14 record

that includes four junior college national championships. Norton, a Huntington, West Virginia, native, lived out his final years doing what he loved, fly fishing and making a lasting impression on the many he encountered on those docks in Deltaville. He passed quietly earlier this month at age 91, but his impact on the many who played for or just encountered Norton is significant and lasting. It’s a legacy that will last more than just a lifetime.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 13th day of February 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may provide a recommendation on the following ORD2019-01 Lower, Brad Text Amendment Ordinance 2019-01 proposes an option to amend Section 21-40 of the Ashland Town Code to allow educational facilities in the R-2 zoning district in conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit, or an option to amend Section 21-265 of the Ashland Town Code to include group instruction or assembly as a Home Occupation. A copy of the request may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, February 21, 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-8-18(c), RIVERSTONE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and M-1(c), Limited Industrial District with conditions, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 8715-24-8306, 8715-13-6965, 8715-14-4383, 8715-13-0924, 8715-13-8369, 8715-34-3128, 8715-34-6955, 8715-35-3220, 8715-25-7106, 8715-24-3300, 8715-25-5033 and 8715-35-1487 consisting of approximately 113.26 acres, and located on the south line of Pole Green Road (State Route 627) approximately 600 feet east of its intersection with AMF Drive (State Route 1126). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The proposed zoning amendment would permit various business and light industrial uses. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville C-16-18(c), WILBUR F. ALLEN LIVING TRUST, ANNE MARIE ALLEN AND DALE T. ALLEN Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 7719-07-4266 and 7719-07-7818, consisting of approximately 20.0 acres, and located at the terminus of Toms Half Acre Drive (private road) approximately 750 feet north of its intersection with Bienvenue Road (State Route 607). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of two building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 10.0 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP-16-18, CHICK-FIL-A, INC., Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-165.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fast food restaurant with drive-through on GPIN 8706-01-1301, consisting of approximately 2.88 acres, zoned M-1(c), Light Industrial District with conditions and located on the southeast quadrant of the intersection of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and Times Dispatch Boulevard (State Route 1000). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Limited Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy CUP-17-18, VERIZON WIRELESS Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Sections 26-165.1 and 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower and related facilities for a tower that exceeds 140 feet in height on GPIN 8715-21-1871, consisting of approximately 30.0 acres (CUP area is 5,160 square feet), zoned M-1(c), Limited Industrial District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the east line of AMF Drive (State Route 1126) approximately 0.7 miles south of Pole Green Road (State Route 627). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville

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CHESAPEAKE BAY EXCEPTIONS HHHUNT CALDWELL, L.L.C. (BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP, LTD.) Request(s) an exception from Chapter 10, Environmental Management, Article II, Section 10-40 (a)(5), of the Hanover County Chesapeake Bay PreservationOrdinancetopermitreconstructionofanexistingpondasastormwatermanagementfacilityintheResourceProtectionArea(RPA)onGPINs 8706-48-8991, 8706-58-5695, and 8706-59-0093. The property is zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions and B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, consisting of approximately 33.89 acres, and located on the west line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) at its intersection with Crown Colony Parkway (State Route 1050). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy PAULA P. BROWN Request(s) an exception from Chapter 10, Environmental Management, Article II, Section 10-40 (a) (3) and Section 10-40 (b) of the Hanover County Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance to permit development and redevelopment in the Resource Protection Area (RPA) on GPIN 8746-47-1718. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, consisting of approximately 55.9 acres, and located on the north line of Spring Run Road (State Route 628) approximately 1,200 feet east of its intersection with Studley Road (State Route 606). Permission is requested to allow an encroachment into the RPA for an existing water bottling facility (Virginia Artesian) constructed in phases between 1996 and 2017. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry 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.

‘Untold Stories’ offers insight into growing up black and white Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – “Untold Stories, Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover, Black and White Experiences” will be presented at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Ashland Theatre at 205 England St. in Ashland. Storytellers will be Carlene Bass, Elmo Cross, George Gray, James Harris, Camilla Quash Heath and Anne Nelson Morck. This is the sixth installment of the program co-sponsored by The Center, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, Ashland Museum and Ashland Main Street Association. It is offered free of charge and is open to the public. For more information, visit ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or 804-368-7314. The Community Gospel Chorus will conclude the “Untold Stories” program at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. Members of the community are invited to sing with the chorus. Tyler Spurlock from Brown Grove Baptist Church will be the director. There are two rehearsals: 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Ashland Christian Church at 301 S. James St. in Ashland, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, at the Ashland Theatre at 205 England St. in Ashland. For more information about the choir, contact Sue Watson at watson240@aol.com or 804-402-0296.

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Project Sticker Shock targets underage drinking “In 2018,” she continued, 36 youth and seven law enforcement officers partnered HANOVER – The Hanover together to make this event a County Sheriff ’s Office once success.” again partnered with the four Colangelo said that the high schools – Atlee, Hanover, event continues to grow each Lee-Davis and year Patrick Henry -- in “Last year, Hanover County students placed Public Schools 7,031 stickers on by taking part in alcohol containProject Sticker ers,” she added. Shock. Col. David Sticker Shock R. Hines, sheris a youth-led preiff, said, “The vention program Sheriff ’s Office designed to supCOLANGELO is honored to port existing, and partner for the encourage new community 16th year with the youth activism, cooperative efforts, in our community for such and community capacity a worthy event. This projbuilding to combat underage ect represents a partnership drinking and its related prob- between youth, licensed establems, specifically adults pro- lishments, concerned parents viding alcohol to minors. and community members, This year, Project Sticker prevention professionals, and Shock was held from 9 a.m. to law enforcement with the noon on Saturday, Feb. 2. goal of educating the public Mary Ellen Colangelo, of the underage law and raisa teacher and Sticker Shock ing awareness about underage Program coordinator at Atlee drinking. These students are High, said, “This is the 16th leading the way in combatyear of Project Sticker Shock. ing underage drinking and its Students from all four high related problem, specifically schools in Hanover County adults providing alcohol to participate each year.” minors.”

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Students from Hanover County’s four public high schools were ready to go last week as they prepared for Saturday’s Sticker Shock, with stickers being placed on alcohol containers.

Project Sticker Shock seeks to reach those persons 21 years of age or older who might illegally purchase alcohol and provide it to minors. Youth visited participating retailers accompanied by the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, Ashland Police Department, Hanover Cares and members from Hanover County Community Services. They placed prevention stick-

ers on multi-packs of beer, wine coolers, and other alcohol products that might appeal to underage drinkers. The stickers display a warning message about the penalties for purchasing or providing alcohol to minors. The project represents a partnership between youth, licensed establishments, concerned parents and community members, prevention

Social Services offers free help with taxes ASHLAND -- On Tuesday evenings from Feb. 5 through April 9, the Hanover County Department of Social Services is offering free help with tax returns for qualified individuals and families. This program is offered through United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. To be eligible to receive the assistance, income cannot exceed $55,000. You must bring the following: original W-2s, Social Security card, dependent Social Security card, photo identifica-

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tion, and any original tax documents regarding Affordable Health CareForm 1095A. When married filing jointly, your

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spouse must be present. The Hanover Department of Social Services is a United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, staffed by IRS-certified volunteers and located at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The tax preparation services are available beginning at 5 p.m. on a walkin basis. Services are first-come, firstserved. For more information, call 804-3656646. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

professionals, and law enforcement with the goal of educating persons 21 and older of the underage law and raising public awareness about underage drinking. The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, through a federal grant from the U.S. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, provides funding for Project Sticker Shock.

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A graduate of the University of Richmond and the T.C. Williams School of Law, Chalkley is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys, the National Association of DistrictAttorneys,HanoverBusinessmen’s Association, Mechanicsville Ruritan Club, Washington and Henry Lodge #344, the Virginia State Bar, the Hanover County Bar Association, and Fairmount Christian Church. He is married to Stephanie Watt Chalkley and is the proud father of their son, Reece.

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Hanover Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol is announcing that Cadet Airmen First Class Emma Williams is the first cadet to earn the cadet of the quarter award. This award recognizes C/ A1C Williams’ excellence and commitment to the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. A special award certification ceremony took place on Dec. 20 to recognize her accomplishment. Award merit is based off of an objective list of criteria such as weekly meeting attendance, uniform inspections, weekend activities, and leadership skills. For more information on the award, or Hanover Composite Squadron, contact Hanover.vawg.cap.gov. Information submitted by Cadet Commander C/1st LT Seth Wassenberg.