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Ashland Theatre hitting mark in opening weeks
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By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
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SHLAND -- When the Ashland Theatre opened its doors late last year, the response from the movie-going public was overwhelming, and -- if first impressions are a good indicator of future success -- the $2.1 million renovation project appears off to a roaring start. Last week, Douglas Love, theatre president and CEO, updated Ashland Town Council on the first few weeks of operation, and outlined plans to ensure accessibility to the new facility for all Ashland residents. Love combined the update with the theatre’s budget request for the upcoming year. “We saw our 11,000th patron for movies on Sunday, and we’ve only been open a few days less than three months,” Love told council. An additional 1,500 people streamed through the gates to see concerts and other special events during that period. “We are thrilled with where we are and what we’ve accomplished so far, especially launching and figuring out what should go on inside this theatre,” Love said. “We’ve done nine firstrun movies. We are the only movie theatre in Hanover County, which I say as often as I can.”
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Ashland Town Council learned last week that the newly renovated and reopened Ashland Theatre is enjoying great success.
The Concert Series and Classic Movie Festival is well underway and the reception has been positive to both programs. Memberships to the theatre have exceeded 130. “We’re going to be looking at a Hitchcock weekend coming up – and, during Spring Break, we are doing a Bugs Bunny Film Festival,” Love said. see THEATRE, pg. 12
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Hanover County Voter Registrar Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, left, is shown with Ms. Theresa, who was using ExpressVOTE, a new ballot marking machine. Smithson’s office assisted students of the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VDBVI). For more on the turn to page 2.
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ANOVER -- Han-over County Trea-surer Scott Miller will seek re-election in 2019. “Serving the citizens of the County has been both an honor and an absolute pleasure,” Miller said. Miller points to specific accomplishments in his current term to include getting statewide legislation passed that allowed Hanover County MILLER to be the first lo-cality in Virginia to implement life-time dog see MILLER, pg. 4
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Ashland resident Don Barth was named the First Congressional District Grassroots Award Winner for his volunteer activities supporting local, statewide and national Democratic candidates. He was chosen among nominees from 13 county committees in the First Congressional District. Don’s wife, Donna Barth, also is active in campaign activities. They are described as “a dynamic duo.” At a recent Hanover Democratic Committee meeting, they were presented with complimentary tickets to the Hanover Democratic Committee’s upcoming Blue Wave Bash, which will feature U.S. Sen. Mark Warner on Thursday, April 25, at the Montpelier Center on Mountain Road.
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HANOVER -- Hanover County Director of Elections/ General Registrar Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson said her office recently had what she described as “a wonderful opportunity I had to introduce our ballot marking machine (ExpressVOTE) to the students of the Virginia Department for the Blind and
Vision Impaired (VDBVI).” “I introduced the students to the availability of marking and casting their ballot independently when they visit their polling precinct on Election Day,” she said. “All polling precincts in the Commonwealth have such a device but from what I understand they are seldom used.” According to Smithson, the students were able to mark a ballot to see how easy it was to
use. “I am really excited to train more students in the future!” Coincidentally, Smithson said she was walking out of her office to go to the VDBVI when she received an email for the Department of Elections promoting their ‘Voters with Disabilities Engagement Expo’. [It’s] pretty cool that the word is getting out about more accessible voting for our disabled citizens.” For more information, call 804-365-6080.
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HANOVER -- Register now to attend Hanover County’s largest resource collaboration for seniors brought to you by Hanover Council on Aging, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, AARP, Ashland Police Department, Hanover Triad and Hanover County Parks and Recreation. Deadline to register is Monday, April 1. Hanover’s 4th Annual Finding Value in Your Prime, Hanover’s Active Aging Event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, at
Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Participants will enjoy breakfast; lunch; and presentations to promote active lifestyles and positive aging. Meet representatives of services and resources available to older adults, enjoy activities, door prizes and the honoring of Hanover’s “Nonagenarian” and “Centenarian” residents. As an element of this year’s “Finding Value in Your Prime” Active Aging Event, the organizing committee would like your help to invite and rec-
ognize residents of Hanover County who are 90 years above, particularly 100 and above! Although free to attend, pre-registration is required. To register, visit www.hanoverparksrec.com and select special events, key word: Finding Value. Pre-registration for Hanover’s Nonagenarians (those 90 to 99 years old) and Centenarians (those 100 or older) residents, register by Monday, April 1. To register, call Hanover County Community Resources at 804365-4300.
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Lainey Farmer, a fifthgrader at South Anna Elementary School, represented Hanover County on Saturday, on March 9, at the 45th annual Richmond TimesDispatch Regional Spelling Bee at the Library of Virginia. She made it to Round 4 and successfully spelled anvil, rotunda and ostentatious.
Florida juvenile charged in social media threat Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- A male juvenile from Orange Park, Florida, has been charged with communicating a written threat following a social media threat at Hanover High School. Sgt. James R. Cooper said deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office responded around 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, where they discovered an incident in progress when the threat was received. As a result of the threat, numerous deputies immediately responded to the school.
No suspicious activity was found at the school, but investigators continued to work throughout the evening and the following day to identify the suspect who sent the threatening message. “On Sunday evening, our investigators, with the assistance of our SHIELD partners with the Clay County, Florida Sheriff ’s Office, were able to identify and locate the juvenile suspect who sent the threatening message,” Cooper said. “SHIELD is a national initiative designed to enhance law enforcement and community partnerships.” “This crime was quickly solved due to the tireless work of our investigators and
strong national partnerships. We are very thankful for the quick assistance of the Clay County, Florida Sheriff ’s Office in locating the suspect. We encourage every parent to have conversations with their children regarding social media behavior and safety,” said Col. David R. Hines, sheriff. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804780-1000. Citizens also can download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 6200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Breaking and entering structure to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 11200 block of Elmont Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 12100 block of Hanover Courthouse, Hanover. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 10400 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9300 block of Ravensworth Court, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7100 bliock of Figuly Road, Mechanicsville.
$1,000, in the 9100 block of Ashlar Place, Mechanicsville.
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Annoying phone calls were reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 4100 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville
Petit larceny building was reported in the 12000 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10300 block of Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possessing forged coin or bank notes, 10, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10900 block of Elmont Woods Drive, Glen Allen.
Driver did not report an accident with damages,
Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block f Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
in the 10300 block of Old Keeton Road, Ashland.
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Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 10100
Simple assault was reported
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HANOVER -- Almost 15 years ago the United States Equine Rescue League founded its local affliate. Since its incorporation the organization has helped over 250 abused and neglected equines find loving homes. Bubba, a little chestnut gelding with a wayward splash of white on his side, was one of these horses. After being seized
ASHLAND -- Friends of Hanover Dog Parks (FOHDP) is celebrating its seventh anniversary this year. Caroline Cooke said, “Some pretty amazing things have happened because of the hard work and generous donations of so many supporters. And more will happen, but not without your participation.� “A non-profit organization such as ours depends on the willingness of individuals to take a bit of time to serve on its Board of Directors, a volunteer group,� she continued. “The time would be a minimum of two to four hours each month: first, to come to meetings; then to follow-up on tasks that you may have signed up for. These could be to help with: membership,
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licenses. “It was difficult for the decision-makers to get their arms around this idea, but once they did it has been well received and numerous localities have followed Hanover’s lead,� he said. “For years, the Commonwealth has required lawabiding citizens who vaccinate their dogs to take an extra step and annually buy a dog license. We have never known about unvaccinated dogs and probably never will, but this change is considerably easier on the responsible pet owners,� the incumbent treasurer added. Also during this term, Miller led an initiative of
She asked those who may be interested in volunteering to check out the following Mission and Purpose. “The mission of the Friends is to enrich the quality of life in Hanover County through the establishment of recreational areas where dogs and people can interact in a safe, clean and pleasant envi-
ronment. “The purpose of the Friends is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals and their owners through education and recreation. In cooperation with Hanover County -to plan, promote, establish, operate, maintain, and regulate -- we will work to create and support public off-leash dog parks. We view the dog parks as community projects in partnership with the county, local businesses and civic organizations - that satisfy the needs of dog owners and nondog owners alike.� Cooke also said, “We’re a team with a common goal as stated in the Mission. We’re a friendly group, too.� Those interested are encouraged to email friendsofhdp@gmail.com or call Caroline Cooke at 804-5131744.
local treasurers to have the State Treasurer create a new and longer term investment option for local government funds. “This program allows localities to better invest idle funds thereby improving investment returns with minimal risk. The State Treasurer is a trusted advisor and no one understands the State Code any better when it comes to investing public funds,� Miller continued. Miller said he takes great pride in the customer service his office offers to folks in helping them understand and comply with county tax policies. Additionally, extremely high tax collection rates indicate that almost everyone is paying their fair share for county services.
“We collect the funds that pay for schools, public safety and so much more that help make Hanover a great community,� Miller said. As for the future, Miller is leading an initiative for federal legislation that would allow local governments to levy IRS tax refunds for severely delinquent local taxes. “This project is probably going to take some time and work as it literally will require an act of Congress. Miller intends to seek the Republican nomination. He has served as County Treasurer since 1996. He has a B.S. in Accounting from Virginia Tech and has worked in finance all of his professional career. He and his wife Jodi live in Ashland. They have two adult daughters.
fundraising, education, outreach, publicity, or planning and development.� Volunteers are needed and, Cooke said, no experience is required. She also noted that dog ownership is not required.
Community remains key to successes in HCSO HANOVER – For nine years, David R. Hines has held the title of sheriff and the rank of colonel. With those responsibilities, he has dedicated himself and his department to an open relationship with the community and the people they serve. In 2010, Hines succeeded his mentor, Col. V. Stuart Cook, in leading the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Throughout his tenure at the helm of the county law enforcement agency, he has been committed to working -or as he prefers to call it “partnering” -- with the community. Hines found himself in a new role in 2011 when he became a candidate for the
COL. DAVID R. HINES seat. He ran again in 2015 and will be on the ballot in June. “We have the most outstanding support of the community,” Hines said, “and I’m just blessed to have some of the most selfless and bright people that work at the Sheriff ’s Office. Together I truly think we’ve just made a great team.” “The team is not just the
Sheriff ’s Office,” he continued. “It’s our neighborhoods, it’s our businesses, it’s our churches, and it’s the partnership we share with other governmental officials – all of that is what has made Hanover County that safe place to live.” The word partnership comes up often when he talks about his department and the community he, his deputies and staff serve. Sometimes, he said, “people use that term [partnership] and they don’t realize that partnerships are two-way streets; our community really does get it.” “When I talk to my peers about our relationship, I truly think some of them are in envy of what we have -- and we’ve worked hard at
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The words that bring relief, thankfulness By Melody Kinser Managing Editor “There isn’t any cancer.” And with those four words, a sense of peace -- and relief -- flooded over me. This, however, was not the first time that I was fortunate enough to dodge that lifechanging bullet. In all honesty, in both instances of facing the “C” word, I wasn’t filled with dread and despair, fretting that my life would be ending soon. Rather, due to a strong faith, I put it in God’s hands. Last Thursday was the second time that a physician looked me in the face and said, “There isn’t any cancer.” Oddly enough, this
time, when I learned there was a cyst in my spine in October, my concern was more about having it removed. Despite a family history that is filled with cancer survivors and victims, I didn’t think about it. After two MRIs -- the first ordered by my orthopedist and the second by my neurosurgeon -- the existence of the cyst and no cancer in/on it, I count myself greatly blessed. Some female issues in late 2010 was my first encounter with “What if it is cancer?” A biopsy was done during surgery and that was the first time a physician -- a gynecological oncologist -- said those precious words: “There isn’t any cancer.”
I’ve watched family and friends undergo treatments for horrible and ravaging types of cancer. Sadly, some did not win the battle. My mother is a prime example of what acting quickly means to beating a cancer diagnosis. She noticed a change in her throat patterns and it was boom, boom, boom: ear/nose/throat doctor, family doctor, and surgeon. She had thyroid cancer -- the year was 1978. Mom is 88 years old and remains cancer-free. I half-jokingly refer to myself as a borderline hypochondriac. The truth is, if there is an issue involving my health, I want to learn what it is and move toward wellness. And, with the power of prayer, I’ll be OK.
Hanover Cares Family Education Series will feature Hanover County prevention specialist Laura Robertson with the film “More Than Sad,” which focuses on how to recognize the signs of depression in teens and where to get help. The program will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. in Ashland. This series is free to the public.
Saturday, May 4
Laurel Meadow Elementary School will host its annual LMES 5K and Color Splash 1 Mile Dash. To register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Mechanicsville/ LMES5k. If you are registering for a family of four online, scroll down on the registration page until you see the multi-family discount. If you are registering for a family of five or more, ask your child's teacher for a “Yes, I am a talented crew mem- paper copy. For more information, ber.” email laurelmeadow5k@gmail.com. That’s not to say I hadn’t considered dozens of times when events warranted. Last month, it popped in Ongoing Civil War re-enactors are wanted my mind when news of an horrific for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. attack in Chicago surfaced. Members said they are “a familyThe victim relayed a story that oriented unit dedicated to providing seemed almost too violent and hatefilled to be real, an attack fueled by a high degree of authenticity while homophobia and racism. You can’t honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large re-enactments, make this stuff up, right? Well, actually, you can, allegedly, living history, and has a period dance choreograph even the most heinous group. For more information, call of attacks. But, in order to make the lie 804-512-2621.
‘A lie is as good as the truth if you can find someone to believe it’ By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I had a lifelong friend who approached life with an overly active sense of skepticism, and his comments were so often tinged with sarcasm it was sometimes difficult to decipher truth from banter. In his defense, his pessimism was more for show than a true frustration with the way things are, but, suffice it to say, he was always good for an eyebrow-raising comment or some witticism that perplexed and lingered long after it was spoken.
I distinctly remember one such episode when we were teenagers and discussing what it took to become successful in America. After pondering various paths to what seemed like sure success such as college or learning a trade, he ended the conversation with words I long considered one of his most outrageous declarations. “I’ll tell you one thing, Ridolphi,” he said. “A lie is as good as the truth if you can find someone to believe it.” Now, I’m sure he didn’t compose that bit of troubling wisdom, but I often thought of his comment at various times in my life when truth
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seemed stranger than fiction. I thought about his philosophical overview again when news of a college admissions scam hit the airwaves last week. After learning of parents who presented their children as scholarship-worthy athletes, or paid to have test scores increased, I joined many who questioned how people could stoop so low. I also thought of those outrageous words spoken by my friend and, how, at many points of this scandal, parents, coaches, administrators and students must have looked someone right in the eye and lied.
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Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804-2709626.
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Ex Lee-Davis star Nathan Evans killed By John O’Connor Richmond Times-Dispatch Nate Evans, a sophomore running back at the College of William & Mary and a graduate of Lee-Davis High School, was shot and killed Thursday night in Norfolk. After Norfolk police received a call related to a gunshot disturbance about 11:50 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of West 43rd Street, just a couple of blocks from Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center, and found Evans with a gunshot wound. Evans, 19, died at the scene, police said. Detectives have not released suspect information or the circumstances surrounding the shooting. A Norfolk police spokesperson said the department would have no additional comment Friday. “Nate’s is a loss we are feeling deeply within our program. Faith and family are the foundations of our program. We value relationships first,” W&M coach Mike London said in a news release. “Our team has gathered together to support each other as we deal with the grief that comes from this tragedy. Additionally, we will do all we can to support and comfort Nate’s family and loved ones through this difficult time.” Evans starred at Lee-Davis High in Hanover County and
members and others close to him.” The Tribe began spring football practice March 16, and the team’s spring game is scheduled for April 13. Evans has not been involved in spring football, according to a W&M spokesman. The reason was not provided by W&M. According to W&M, Evans was interested in a career in public or global health and aspired to major in kinesiology. He was studying geology, American studies, film studies and history this semester. Athletics department leadership and coaches, as well as student-affairs staff, have been offering support to those closest to Evans, a school release noted. In a statement issued by Hanover Public Schools, LeeDavis football coach Ryan Turnage said, “Nathan was a tremendous player and a great teammate, and I was proud to be his coach. Nathan had a huge impact on the success of our football program. He was a special player that loved to compete, and his teammates looked up to him. He will always have a place in the Lee-Davis football family.” John Beebe for The Local According to Lee-Davis Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans (2) breaks through the Hanover defense for a touchdown in the Confederates’ 20-12 win on Principal Charles Stevens, the Oct. 23, 2015. Evans, a sophomore running back at William & Mary, was shot to death in Norfolk Thursday night. school will provide “extra supwas William & Mary’s leading played in nine games last sea- W&M President Katherine A. young man. I extend condo- port to our students and staff rusher in 2017 as a true fresh- son and gained 208 yards on Rowe said: “William & Mary lences and the deepest sympa- as they begin dealing with this man. He gained 476 yards on 70 rushes. grieves today the death of Nate thy on behalf of the community 119 carries that year. Evans In a school statement, Evans, an immensely talented to Nate’s family, friends, team see EVANS, pg. 8
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Patriots hammer hapless Henrico By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Patrick Henry’s baseball team had just two hits against visiting Henrico Wednesday night. But the Patriots still scored 10 runs in a rout of the Warriors. Patrick Henry took advantage of 13 bases on balls and four Henrico errors in the game, which ended in the bottom of the fifth when Seth Keller’s solo home run triggered the slaughter rule. It was a nice respite for a team struggling with a lot of early season injuries – including their presumed No. 1 in the pitching rotation, Gabriel Lassiter, who is recovering from an off-season surgery. “We’ve had to go to some guys who don’t have a lot of experience,” said Patrick Henry
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Patrick Henry midfielder Jackson Lavach (41) threads his way through the Powhatan defense in the Patriots’ 16-4 win over the visiting Indians Wednesday. Lavach finished with four goals.
Huber, Lavach lead PH to 16-4 win over Powhatan Dave Lawrence/The Local
Patrick Henry’s Tyler Newell connects for an RBI single to left field in the fourth inning of the Patriots’ 10-0 victory over visiting Henrico Wednesday. Newell finished with two RBI.
head baseball coach Sam Hart. “We’ve got one senior, Vince Basso, who’s thrown well for us so far, then the rest of them are underclassmen with no varsity experience. We’re trying to fig-
ure it out now.” A trio of those underclassmen handcuffed Henrico hitters. Starter Eoin Rossman struck out three in two innings of work. Zack Plageman
EVANS Continued from pg. 7
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Lee-Davis running back Nathan Evans (2), surrounded by teammates, celebrates his touchdown against host Henrico in the Confederates’ 21-14 loss to the Warriors on Oct. 30, 2015.
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incredibly sad loss.” At Lee-Davis, Evans was a three-year captain. He finished his career with more than 4,000 all-purpose yards and a schoolrecord 56 touchdowns. Evans ranks fifth in school history with 3,466 career rushing yards. He was named to the All-Metro football team his junior and senior years. Evans received permission to accelerate the completion of his final academic requirements at Lee-Davis, which enabled him to report to W&M in late May 2017. That year, he became the first W&M true freshman to play running back since Jonathan Grimes in 2008. In addition to leading W&M in rushing in 2017, Evans averaged 21 yards on 11 kick returns and made 20 receptions for 161 yards.
struck out two and gave up the Warriors’ only hit in another two innings of work, and Jack Pendleton struck out two more in the final inning. Plageman earned the win.
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the Patriots’ 16-4 thrashing of the visitors. “I think we’re doing pretty well right now. There’s still small things that we can be working on,” said Patrick Henry head boys lacrosse coach Blair Penny. “But we’re gelling as a team, which is something that I was worried about a couple of weeks ago.” Patrick Henry’s starting goalkeeper Whit Licata had seven saves.
ASHLAND – Patrick Henry’s boys lacrosse team wasted no time pouncing on top of visiting Powhatan, outscoring the Indians eight goals to two in the first period. Life didn’t get any easier for the visitors afterward, as Jake In September 2017, Evans Huber, with five goals, Jackson told the Richmond Times- Lavach added four and Chase Dispatch, “I love this game and Mullins added three more in I never wanted to skip a beat. I wanted to see the field as early as possible, just because I don’t know how I would fare having to watch. It’s just the competitor in me that always wants to try and help. Whatever the situation is, my mindset is always, ‘I can help.’” Evans, a 5-foot-10, 190-pounder, orally committed to Navy, and then the University of Richmond, before signing with William & Mary. A campus-wide memorial was planned on William & Mary’s football field at Zable Stadium for Monday after this Courtesy of Matt Crowder/Patrick Henry High School edition went to press. Patrick Henry girls lacrosse player Piper Mullins (seated, Norfolk police said there second from left) committed to continue her playing days at Robert Morris University in a signing ceremony at Patrick were no updates on the invesHenry High School on Feb. 8. With her are (clockwise, from tigation available as of the time left): her mother, Jill Mullins; her grandmother, Jan Charlton; this edition went to press. her brother Riley Mullins; her grandfather, Bob Charleton; John O’Connor can be her father, Scott Mullins; her sister, Carlee Mullins; and her reached at joconnor@timesdisbrother Chase Mullins. patch.com.
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Historic Garden Week will be observing its 86th year in 2019, with the Ashland Garden Club hosting a tour day on Saturday, April 27. Five homes, including, above, 304 College Ave., as well as an additional garden will be spotlighted.
Ashland Garden Day to be observed Saturday, April 27 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- April may bring May flowers but it also brings Historic Garden Week, a tradition of the Garden Club of Virginia that is now in its 86th year. The Ashland Garden Club will be hosting its tour day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. Five homes and one additional garden will be open for touring. Guests may purchase their ticket online at www. vagardenweek.org or on the day at Tour Headquarters. Garden club members spend Friday creating spectacular floral arrangements using plant material from their own gardens. The Ashland ladies are known for their creativity. The Town of Ashland is characterized by eclectic
neighborhoods with houses both quaint and grand. Featured homes for this tour offer a variety of architecturally diverse homes, from newly restored or renovated to stately and historic. Each reflects the vibrancy and energy of this Mayberry-like town. The beautiful house at 304 College Ave., built in 1912, is one of the most ornate Neoclassical Revivals in Ashland. In the 1930’s, the owners converted the house into separate apartments, removing the central stairway and creating a side entrance for the second floor apartment. Purchased in 2006, the new owners returned the home to a single family dwelling, rebuilding a spiral central stairway that was constructed off-site and installing it by utilizing the second floor French doors. The
current owners, the Rowes, purchased the home in 2011 and continue its revitalization. Full of charm is the house at 323 Duncan St. Originally only 110 square feet, this traditional Cape Cod built in 1939 has been expanded twice. The most recent additions include an enlarged kitchen where the open shelving and cabinets from the original kitchen were restored and relocated. Other additions include a first floor master bedroom and a spacious screened porch. In 2006, when the house was purchased by its current owners, the Franklins, mature English Boxwoods and hydrangeas were brought from the family farm in Tappahannock and relocated to the gardens. To learn more about the tour, visit ashland@gardenweek.org.
ASHLAND -- Friends of Hanover Dog Parks (FOHDP) is celebrating its seventh anniversary this year. Caroline Cooke said, “Some pretty amazing things have happened because of the hard work and generous donations of so many supporters. And more will happen, but not without your participation.” “A non-profit organization such as ours depends on the willingness of individuals to take a bit of time to serve on its Board of Directors, a volunteer group,” she continued. “The time would be a minimum of two to four hours each month: first, to come to meetings; then to follow-up on tasks that you may have signed up for. These could be to help with: membership, fundraising, edu-
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stick, you have to find someone to believe it. Now, through years of experience, I have come to the cruel conclusion that there are people in this world who will look you right in the eye and lie, and developing a good sense regarding the difference between a certain substance and Shinola is essential. But, even for the best detectives of truth, some episodes still confound the best judgment, and all of us have been fooled at one point or another. Shortly after the Chicago attack, I saw a special on a British runner who organized a well-covered run across America in an effort to break the long-standing record. His team took off from California headed East, support members driving slowly
cation, outreach, publicity, or planning and development.” Volunteers are needed and, Cooke said, no experience is required. She also noted that dog ownership is not required.
She asked those who may be interested in volunteering to check out the following Mission and Purpose. “The mission of the Friends is to enrich the quality of life in Hanover County through the establishment of recreational areas where dogs and people
can interact in a safe, clean and pleasant environment. “The purpose of the Friends is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals and their owners through education and recreation. In cooperation with Hanover County -- to plan, promote, establish, operate, maintain, and regulate -- we will work to create and support public off-leash dog parks. We view the dog parks as community projects - in partnership with the county, local businesses and civic organizations - that satisfy the needs of dog owners and nondog owners alike.” Cooke also said, “We’re a team with a common goal as stated in the Mission. We’re a friendly group, too.” Those interested are encouraged to email friendsofhdp@ gmail.com or call Caroline Cooke at 804-513-1744.
in the van as the runner jogged along on the road behind the truck. It seemed like a great story, a challenge of endurance and commitment and a victory of the human spirit over seemingly insurmountable odds. It didn’t work out that way. Five days into the trip, the runner opted for nighttime running, and placed posters over the rear window of the van to prevent his teammates from seeing him — hanging on to the ladder on the back of the van for mile after mile. The trio was busted when a dedicated runner decided to join the group on one of these nights and run along the side to show his support for the effort. As he waited for the van with his video camera running, a van appeared from the shadows slowly moving along with the most obvious piece of the
picture missing. There was no sign of the runner. Puzzled, the young supporter finally approached the stopped van, surprising the three team members comfortably seated in the heated cab. The reporter covering the story travelled to England to interview the runner and ask the difficult question regarding his cheating on the run. But, the runner remained defiant in his claims of innocence, looking the camera right in the eye and telling the reporter he ran every step of the journey. Now, most who have researched the story agree the record effort wasn’t legitimate, and I was left reflecting on those stupid words my friend uttered decades ago. And, after all these years, I suppose that maybe a lie is as good as the truth — as long as you realize the difference.
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it. We’ve worked hard at it with our Neighborhood Watch Program and our Business Watch Program. And, then, several years ago, we created our Worship Watch, which was structured on our Neighborhood and Business Watch programs, and now we have an active partnership with 150 churches in the county.” The partnerships Hines and his office have established cross state lines, especially with the program they built with the New York City Police Department. He said SHIELD is used “as an umbrella to communicate with those three programs, and what’s actually the beauty of that program is --we also can communicate with our civic organizations, as well as individual citizens who sign up to get the SHIELD newsletter.” “Last year we hosted the first National SHIELD Conference outside of New York City,” he said with pride. As for the benefits, Hines said, “What’s so great about the program is our footprint in receiving good intelligence and information. We had people there from Canada, Australia, Belgium, and then we had people from across the nation from Seattle, Miami,
Boston, Baltimore -- and these have quickly become our national and international partners, because we need to know what’s going on across the globe because of terrorists. We need to know what’s going on across the nation for the same reason. And we also realize that we’re not immune from some of the tragedies that have happened across the nation.” “When we talk about the safety of our community it really is a partnership of all that were doing but also what the community does right in step with us. And this year, in particular -- and the numbers are a little early -- but right now it looks like we’re going to report the lowest crime rate that we’ve had in Hanover County since 1975,” the sheriff added. According to Hines, the crime is based on the number of crimes committed within the county per 100,000 citizens (estimated 110,000 residents now). “With our crime rate, those numbers worked out to be 850.8, which would be that number of people would have been a victim of a crime out of 100,000, or, better said, that 8.5 individuals out of 1,000 would be a victim of a crime.” “At the same time,” he said, “we’re going to report a clearance rate of 73% -- this is the highest clearance rate we’ve
ever reported. None of this is by accident; it’s all about the community and the relationship that they share and accept some responsibility for keeping their community safe,” he continued. Hines said Commonwealth’s Attorney Trip Chalkley and his office also takes part in that shared responsibility. “I’ve spoken with Mr. Chalkley, our Commonwealth’s Attorney, who I happen to think is the best Commonwealth’s Attorney in the state, and he shares that same concept of how great it is to be able to work where community truly does care about its own safety and protecting their neighbors.” Hines never forgets the role Col. Cook has had in his career. “I admit that one of the greatest assets that’s been provided to me -- other than the relationship that we share with the community -- has been that I had the pleasure to work under Stuart Cook because all of these successes truly started with him, and we have continued those and we have worked as an agency to enhance those concepts and goals that he established back in the early 1990s.” The sheriff speaks modestly about the successes he enjoys as he continues to follow Cook’s example. But he has made his own path, with a goal of deputies being visible on the highways, in the schools, and in your neighborhood.
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Breakfast to benefit Wings of Hope Rancb Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – An All-You-CanEat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, at the Ruritan Club Community House behind the Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence
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from a junk yard covered in trash and glass, he found a safe, forever home with his adopter Alexandra Jeffers. After meeting Bubba at the Equine Extravaganza, Alexandra knew he was the one. He was a little “rough around the edges” but she could see that he had raw talent. Bubba went through natural horsemanship and desensitization training. After a lot of hard work and dedication Bubba recieved the AllBreeds award from The United States Dressage Federation. Bubba has developed a small fan club that cheers him on at
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 10th day of April 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. The amendment also proposes to change Section 21-265 (d) to allow for more than one visitation per day by client(s). 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.
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Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804-7464734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804789-0536.
The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Karen Fritter is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, April 9, 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 case, at which public comments will be accepted: A-1-19, LEONARD ZANNIN Request(s) a Variance from Section 26-257(c)(2) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. The request is for an 8 foot variance to permit a 10 foot wide two-way traffic access width for a commercial dog kennel and training facility. The request is made for GPIN 8764-02-9621, consisting of approximately 19.66 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, located on the east line of Westwood Road (State Route 619), south of its intersection with Cattail Run Drive (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor
Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.
A-2-19, OLD CHURCH HOMES, INC Request(s) a Variance from Section 26-26. 1.(b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance. The request is for 50 foot front yard variance to permit a building lot to have a front yard setback of 50 feet from the ultimate right-of-way, as designated on the Major Thoroughfare Plan, 2017. The request is made for GPIN 7890-40-7138, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, consisting of approximately 0.518 acre, located on the North line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) east of its intersection with Leonard Lane (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam
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Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804-6754230.
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The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information about the Hanover County Historical Society, visit http://www.
Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p. m. C. Jason Hazelwood Acting Zoning Administrator
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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ROUTE F095 LONG RD. ABANDONMENT HANOVER COUNTY April 22, 2019 3 p.m.-4p.m. Ashland Residency 523 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA
The VA Dept. of Transportation intends to abandon Long Rd. (Rt. F095) from Rt. 657 to its end, a total distance of 0.44 miles. This matter is being considered upon the request of an adjacent property owner for the purpose of purchasing surplus right of way.
Citizens interested in giving written or oral comments may do so at the public hearing. VDOT staff will be available to discuss information regarding the proposed abandonment. Please contact the VDOT Ashland Residency with any questions.
VA Dept. of Transportation 523 N. Washington Hwy. Ashland, VA 23005 804-585-3564
This matter is being considered by the VA Dept. of Transportation in accordance with Section 33.2-902 of the Code of Virginia.
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Hanover County Republication Civic Leadership scholarship offered HANOVER -- The Hanover County Republican Committee Civic Leadership Scholarship is looking for high school seniors who demonstrate civic leadership and excellence as exemplified through volunteer work and community service that upholds conserva-
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either a degree at an accredited U.S. postsecondary academic institution or accredited career and technical training institution. They also must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants must submit to scholarshiphrc@ gmail.com all required documents for consideration by the Sunday, March 31, deadline. HCRC Scholarship Application (worth 80 points). High School Transcript Copy (worth 10 points). One Letter of Recommendation (worth
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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 9000 block of Del-Ray Drive/Landsdowne Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto
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The theatre also launched a series called Ausome Movies focusing on children with autism and their families. Kids and parents are admitted free to this series. “We’ve had great response to that,� Love said. He said revenues for the first three months are on target even with the unknowns like the cost of utilities or how great the response would be. The first movie, “Mary Poppins Returns�, sold out for 17 consecutive screenings when the theatre opened. “It has been a wild and exciting ride� for the four fulltime staff members and eight part-timers, Love said. “We’re very excited about the future.� That future includes plans to offer the use of the theatre to nonprofit groups in the Hanover area to showcase their special programs or events. Included in the theatre’s budget request was a proposal to establish a fund that would assist agencies unable to pay the rental fee and allow some
10 points). For more information, contact Bernadette Cornelius at 804-306-0247. All application packets must be emailed by Sunday, March 31. To obtain the HCRC Scholarship Application, go to www.hanovergop.com. Email application materials to scholarshiphrc@gmail.com. Additional information, as well as a link to the application, may be found at www.hanovergop.com.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Johnson Town Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 17300 block of Hewlett
programs to use the theatre at no charge. Love said about $20,000 annually is budgeted for revenue from nonprofit rentals and suggested the town create a fund of about $10,000 to offset those charges for qualifying groups. “Even at our bare bones rental rates for nonprofits, which is well below the rates for profits, we are finding that the neediest of nonprofits or serve the neediest members of our community who can’t even afford our lowered nonprofit rates,� Love said. “We wanted to make this theatre somehow accessible to those nonprofits and their constituents.� Council will consider the theatre’s request with other departmental funding during the budget process that continued with a special workshop session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 26. Director of Planning Nora Amos presented a summary of actions taken by the Planning Commission in 2018, and an annual review called Ashland
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DWI, second offense in 5 to 10 years, was reported in the 16100 block of Washington Highway/Mount Hope Church Road, Doswell.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
by the numbers that included vital updates regarding the local economy, population, housing, education, health, and transportation. Amos also began a conversation regarding the town’s upcoming 2021 Comprehensive Plan Update emphasizing the need for council and public input to ensure an effective update. She said she expected approval of the plan in late 2021. In other matters, council approved a resolution in support of the Secretariat Heritage Center at Meadow Farm Event Park. The center is currently involved in a project that would elevate the birthplace of Triple Crown winner Secretariat and bring national attention to the site. Plans include an equine educational hub that would highlight the importance of the Meadow Stable and the Chenery family’s contribution to the sport. The resolution designated March 30, 2019, the champion’s birthday, as Secretariat Heritage Center Launch Day.