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Vol. 4 No. 29 | Richmond Suburban News | April 3, 2019
Del. Fowler Gill recommends leaving 5K Run & Walk MSIC to balance budget to be held in memory seeks return to House of fallen firefighter By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local
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Shelly Wright, director of the Budget Division, updated supervisors on amendments to this year’s proposed budget.
ASHLAND -- When the Virginia General Assembly approved its budget earlier last month, the final version reduced Hanover’s educational
share from the Commonwealth by $491,000. At the March 13 meeting of the Hanover County School Board, Michael Gill, superintendent, announced how the District could compensate
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Atlee High School English teacher recognized as Innovator of the Year Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Christina Dobson, an English teacher at Atlee High School, has been named the 2018-2019 Hanover County Public Schools Innovator of the Year. The award seeks to encourage and empower
teachers to transform learning by continuously challenging, inspiring, and engaging students using new and relevant ideas. Dobson received $1,000 from the Hanover Education Foundation, a wireless keyboard and mouse, a CD/DVD reader/writer, and a crystal see INNOVATOR pg. 4
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Christina Dobson the 20182019 Hanover County Public Schools Innovator of the Year
medic for Hanover FireEMS, and Brad were good friends. Since losing his MECHANICSVILLE – friend, Matt knew he wantWhen Lt. Brad Clark lost ed to honor Brad’s memory and raise funds his life in October for the nonat an accident profit Tunnel scene, his impact to Towers on Hanover FireFou n d at i on , EMS, as well as which was the county, left established in many people in remembrance a state of limbo of Stephen as they tried to Siller, who lost move on followhis life saving the tragedy. ing others on The firefighter, September 11, a husband and LR. BRAD CLARK 2001. a father, was 43 The inaugural years old. Brad was killed and Tunnel to Towers 5K Run three other firefighters & Walk will get underway were injured after their at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, fire truck was rear-ended April 27, departing from on Interstate 295 near Pole Pole Green Park at 8996 Green Road while working Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The entry an accident.
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ONTPELIER -- U.S. Sen. Mark Warner will be the keynote speaker at the Hanover Democratic Committee’s Blue Wave Bash at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. Sen. Warner served as Governor of Virginia and was then elected to serve in the Senate in 2008. He has established himself as a leader who works with Republicans and Democrats to cut red tape, increase government performance and accountability and promote private sector innovation and job creation. In the past two years as vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Warner has
led the way in investigating Russian involvement in the United States’ elections. In addition to Sen. Warner, State Sen. Jennifer McClellan will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Sen. McClellan has become a leader in the Virginia General Assembly and also is known to work across the aisle to enact legislation aimed at helping Virginians. This is a special celebration for Hanover Democrats as it is the 10th anniversary of the Blue Moon Bash/Blue Wave Bash fundraiser. “When we first launched the fundraiser, we called it the Blue Moon Bash because it seemed that Democrats in Virginia were elected once in a blue moon. However, in 2018, as new Democratic delegates and senators were swept into office, we changed
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finally, my opposition to the expansion of Medicaid in Virginia. I have kept my word.” He said the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) “have repeatedly recognized my support for maintaining a positive business climate.” “While I have certainly supported increased state funding for our public schools and teacher pay, I have also copatroned and supported numerous education bills that reform the public education Standards of Learning and provided local school divisions with increased flexibility in meeting those Standards of Learning. I have also been supportive of the renewed emphasis on Career and Technical Education,” Fowler added. He also said he has supported numerous mental health reforms that extended the time allowed for emergency custody orders, and created an “online” bed registry designed to provide critical mental health services in a timely manner. “I have also supported increased funding for Medicaid waiver slots for individuals with intellectual and devel-
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the name to Blue Wave Bash to reflect the dawning of a new era and the new energy that is propelling our candidates forward,” said Toni Radler, chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee. “We
opmental disabilities each year. I have introduced and co-patroned legislation to reform Virginia's outdated Certificate of Public Need Law and I opposed ObamaCare’s Medicaid expansion in Virginia.” A member of the House Finance Committee, Fowler said he has “worked to keep our taxes low while also ensuring sufficient revenue to fund our budget priorities. While on the House General Laws Committees, I have work to reform state government and have strived to ensure a positive regulatory environment which is essential for maintaining a robust economy.” “On the Privileges & Elections Committee I have supported important reforms on absentee voting and redistricting, while also striving to maintain the integrity of Virginia’s elections,” he continued. “I have been a major supporter of 2nd Amendment Rights working tirelessly to support gun owner’s rights, and have been a strong voice for Virginia’s sportsmen. I have also supported continued efforts to clean our streams, rivers and Chesapeake Bay and the responsible closure-ash ponds and removal of coalash residuals.”
are especially honored to have Sen. Warner and Sen. McClellan celebrate this anniversary with us.” For more information on tickets to the Blue Wave Bash, go to hvadems.com.
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for the loss in that revenue by eliminating the county’s participation in the Regional MathScience Innovation Center. Earlier this year, Henrico County and the City of Richmond’s school systems announced plans to withdraw from the program, leaving Hanover the largest school system remaining. “A year ago, Chesterfield and Powhatan counties withdrew from the MathScience Center,” Gill said. “Earlier this year, Henrico and Richmond City announced they were withdrawing. The MathScience Center was already in a period of transition.” In a recent letter distributed to parents, Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent for instructional leadership, also noted that those transitional challenges contributed to the decision to abandon the program. “Due to the MSIC’s ongoing funding challenges, their model of service will be substantially changing,” Greif said. “Regrettably, the new models being discussed are not as advantageous to our students as the current model.” And Gill emphasized the importance of see BUDGET, pg. 3
Charlottesville man charged with trying to solicit a juvenile no bond. Anyone with additional information about this investigation is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
HANOVER -- A 56-year-old Charlottesville man has been charged with five felony counts of use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children. Sgt. James R. Cooper of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office said Frank Marion Saxon Jr. was arrested Thursday, March 28, by investigators. He is being held at the Albemarle Regional Jail with
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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Cool Summer Drive, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 300 block of Henry Street, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 16100 block of Tyler Station Road, Beaverdam.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 6000 block of Gibbsdown Place, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 14400 block of Ashland Road, Glen Allen. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10200 block
family member was reported in the 13300 block of Winston Road, Ashland.
of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
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Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10100 block of Markside Way, Ashland. Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 9100 block of Minglewood Lane, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 8100 block of Kiwi Lane, Mechanicsville.
Violation of protective order (violence), second within five years, was reported in the 14100 block of Washington Highway/Elletts Crossing, Ashland.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13000 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11600 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
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Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 9000 block of Mercury Court, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 9500 block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland.
Petit larceny, $500, not from a person, was reported in the 6300 block of Boundary Run Drive, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Hollyhedge Lane, Mechanicsville.
Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 7100 block of Jahnke Road, Richmond. Assault and battery of a
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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8300 block of Sherrington Drive, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10300 Kestrel Drive, Ashland. see INCIDENTS pg. 4
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science and technology programs in today’s curriculum would not be affected, and said many of the program’s objectives continue in house at Hanover schools. A recent communication issued to parents earlier this week reinforced that philosophy. “In recent years, HCPS (Hanover County Public Schools) has maintained a focus on relevant and innovative learning,” Greif said. “To that end, I am pleased to share with you that many new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) labs have been created in our schools, and our instructional leaders continue to grow expertise in providing hands-on learning experiences in these areas. Our in-house expertise will allow our students to continue to enjoy engaging and integrated STEM learning.” The MathScience Center offers special programs and workshops at its East End location in Henrico County, and also provides in-class programs that focus on math and science skills. “We spend nearly $430,000 a year on the MathScience Center,” Gill said following the March 27 meeting of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. He said the system’s decision to leave the program was not an easy but necessary step to balance the budget without classroom disruption. That’s not to say the thousands of elementary students who utilize the program won’t notice the omission. “It was a difficult decision because we value these regional partnerships,” Gill said.” We did not see this as the viable option for our students that perhaps it had been in the past.”
Gill said most Hanover County elementary students had benefited from one of the Center’s programs that included weekend and summer programs as well as in class instruction. The superintendent said “potentially thousands” of students had accessed the services. The reduction in state funding is somewhat unusual, and Gill said the adjustments have worked in the county’s favor in recent years. But, this year was different and the final budget cut or reduced some of the Governor’s projects. Hanover begins its school budget process earlier than most neighboring school systems and presented a document in mid-January that included the $430,000 for the continued participation at the Center. School board members approved that budget and are expected to take action on Gill’s recommendation to leave the MSIC at its April 9 meeting. Gill said the unexpected budget shortfall forced staff to make tough choices but they were not willing to compromise important initiatives outlined in the 2019-20 budget. “The initiatives put forward in that budget are ones that we very much believe in,” the superintendent said. “We did not feel that any of those initiatives should be compromised whether it was our recommended salary increase for staff, our money put toward compression, or the positions we have put toward mental health, counselors, special education.” In recent years, Math and Science labs have been added to all elementary campuses in Hanover. “We have the ability to provide these services inhouse,” Gill said. “While this was admittedly a difficult decision, it was one that we feel is in the best interest of our students in the
division moving forward,” Gill added. The superintendent said the remaining $60,000 could be made up through attrition and cost savings. Budget Division director Shelly Wright updated supervisors regarding amendments to this year’s proposed budget, including the schools less than expected revenues from the state. The county’s General Fund received $63,000 more than expected from State Aid in Compensation Board funding. Wright also reported an adjustment in revenues for Public Utilities due to the Bear Island closing resulting in a decrease of about $1.1 million. That deficit will be rectified using the department’s fund balance. Purchased sewer services increased by $300,000, making the final adjusted proposed budget for FY 20 including all funds at $492,019,225. In other matters, Gill introduced two elementary students who recently won regional honors in an essay contest. Supervisors recognized Nia Mattara and Sofia Robinson, two Hanover County students as finalists in a local scholarship contest sponsored by Papa John’s, Richmond Raceway, WRIC, and Virginia529. The pair of fifth-graders were among five area winners who authored essays on how to better your community and each received a $2,000 scholarship. Washington Henry (Mattara) and John Gandy (Robinson) Elementary schools also will receive a $1,000 award and all five winners will be recognized at next month’s NASCAR event at RIR. In addition, students in the winners’ classes were rewarded with a pizza party.
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Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 11000 block of Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road/Lakeridge Parkway; Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.
ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 12200 block of Washington Highway/ Ashcake Road, Ashland.
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 9200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9900 block of Lickinghole Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11500 block of Sun Shade Lake, Ashland.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3800 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8100 block of Goodfellow Lane, Mechanicsville.
Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny building was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. DWI, second conviction within five to 10 years, BAC .20, was reported in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road/Johnson Town Road, Ashland.
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engraved award. She said she plans to use the cash grant to purchase whiteboard writing tables and technology to enhance collaboration in her classroom. She has been employed with Hanover County Public Schools since 2014. Dobson’s vision for a new course, Composition Theory, became a reality through her perseverance and innovative thinking. Students learn business skills, how to operate strong social media connections, how to communicate effectively with their peers, and how to deal with setbacks and frustrations —all key innovative and relevant skills for today’s learners. These efforts inspired her to create the Raider Writing Center that has already served over 500 students this school year. Students enrolled in Composition Theory assist
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Christina Dobson, second from left, the 2018-2019 Hanover County Public Schools Innovator of the Year; is joined by Margaret Hill, left, Hanover Education Foundation executive director; Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent; and Robert L. Hundley Jr., Hanover County School Board chairman; in celebrating her recognition.
with operating the writing center as a real business. This includes designing business cards, consulting with “clients” -- both students and adults, marketing and advertising using social media, and managing projects. In addi-
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tion to working with classmates, student writing tutors also collaborate with teachers on the development and implementation of writing lessons, as well as SAT and college essay preparation. Dobson said, "We started the Raider Writing Center at Atlee three years ago with a handful of students who volunteered to tutor during their lunch. We helped close to 100 students with their writing that year. Three years later, the Raider Writing Center has 22 tutors in two class blocks, and we have served over 500 students this school year.” “I could not be more proud of the growth of this program, and I am so grateful to work with such a motivated, innovative group of students that inspire me over and over again,” she added. “Our ultimate goal is to have a writing center in every school in Hanover County to continue our effort to promote the idea that everyone is a writer. Thank you so much to Hanover County and our administration here at Atlee for all of the ongoing
support. This program is truly a collaborative effort.” Dr. John Wheeler, AHS principal, said, “Since coming to Atlee four years ago, Mrs. Dobson has proven herself to be a dynamic and innovative teacher, coach, and mentor for our students. Her classroom is always full of energy.” “Mrs. Dobson’s passion and talent to inspire and motivate students each day is extraordinary and makes her a clear choice for this distinctive honor. Her content knowledge, support for her colleagues, and ability to develop and sustain positive relationships with every one of her students is remarkable. We are extremely thankful for her commitment to her students and school community and proud of her on this welldeserved recognition,” he said. Each year, HCPS will select one educator for this distinguished award to serve as a role model and ambassador for innovation throughout the division to foster higher student growth and achievement.
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Insight probe on Mars ‘hammering’ thermal probe into surface By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will resume public viewing on Mondays after Spring Break, beginning April 8. We will open 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., weather permitting. Watch our website or check the information line (804-752-3210) for updates.
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ASA’s Insight probe on Mars has deployed its seismometer and begun “hammering” its thermal probe into the surface. The seismometer has detected “micro-seisms” – not Mars-quakes (as distinct from earthquakes) but surface vibrations triggered by wind and changing atmospheric pressure. Remarkable because this is the first detection on another
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fee is $25 to participate. Registration is available online at T2TRun.org. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation helps to pay off home mortgages of the fallen responders to ease their families’ financial burdens. Brad’s family – wife Melanie and daughter Olivia Robinson – benefitted from the program. Matt’s mother Barbara said Frank Siller “came to Mechanicsville and did this without any solicitation or anything. He showed up to help this community after this tragedy.” She pointed out that the “last thing he [Brad] did was push the other guys out of the way.” “I’m just the messenger,” Matt said, “so to speak, after Brad’s accident. We already knew how any people said that they wanted to do something, so I guess that’s where I wanted to start.” Matt said he met Brad in
planet, and because the atmosphere itself is so thin – only about 1% the surface pressure on Earth. They continue to monitor for real temblors, hoping to use them as a probe of the Martian interior. The thermal probe has apparently encountered a rock. They are evaluating whether to continue or try to back it up and try at another location. OSIRIS-REx continues to orbit and study the small asteroid Bennu. The surface is rougher than expected, with many large boulders and very few appealing sites for the planned touch-down and sample grab. Mission scientists have found something completely unexpected: the surface appears to be venting jets of small particles into space. The Japanese Hayabusa-2 has apparently made its first touchdown (more like a gentle pogo-stick con-
2014 when he started his second assignment. “It’s funny being in the fire department -- you really are the new guy when you go from one shift to another.” The two had an immediate connection due to their common appreciation of jokes and “same silly stuff.” Matt said Brad had “a passion for the job and a dedication of service to his family and to others.” He also embraced “the silliness of life.” “Brad was the dude that you wanted on the truck, that you wanted to ride with,” Matt said. “He was going to make the day fun; you were going to get things done.” With Brad, he said those working with him knew that they would serve the community and get the job done, but they also would “have a great time doing it.” “He was honest, he was true to himself and his feelings. His passion may have come off sometimes as hard
tact) and sample collection at the small carbon-rich asteroid Ryugu. An interesting report in Scientific American discusses what seems to be observational confirmation of a model that white dwarf stars essentially “crystallize” as they cool. I’ll say more about this next month. Lunar phases for April: New Moon on the 5th, at 4:50 a.m.; First Quarter on the 12th, at 3:06 p.m.; Full Moon
to take for some people,” Matt continued. “Service people don’t always want to hear that they’re doing a bad job. He wanted you to be better or if he thought that there was a way to improve. He just wanted to make you better and everybody was going to be better by being around him.” “The thing about this race -- after Oct. 11 happened -the community around here was really obviously very taken aback as to the events of what happened that night,” he added, “but the other part is that so many people had the same experience with Brad that I had -- whether you were a church member or he traveled to Haiti with his church. “ During a trip to Haiti, Brad contacted some firefighters who joined him in building an addition to a school. “Just by reaching out to a few people while he was there, he got more done than they thought could happen.” “It wasn’t just the fire ser-
on the 19th, at 7:12 a.m.; Last Quarter on the 26th, at 6:18 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. Predawn planet watchers continue in a good place this month. Saturn rises around 2 a.m., so look to find it to the south-southeast before sunrise. Jupiter rises about two hours earlier, so it will be above the south-southwest horizon, and much brighter than Saturn. Venus and Mercury will be very bright near the eastern horizon. Mars sets around 11 p.m., so you’ll find it to the southwest in evening twilight. About two hours after sunset at mid month, your view to zenith will be … not much! Leo Minor is overhead, but as the name suggests, it is not a prominent constellation, and there are no really bright stars to call it to attention. Not so as your attention moves south from zenith. Leo himself
vice; he did this stuff all the time. He would stand up and help whenever there was a need. He was a friend -- that’s just the kind of guy he was.” Matt, who said he had received 256 entries as of Monday, April 1, praised the support of the local small business community “that have stood up and said ‘We want to take care of this race,’ and it’s been community – it hasn’t been anybody else.” “They don’t want to be paid back,” Barbara said about Tunnel to Towers. “Matt wants to pay it forward; his goal is to pay them back in three years so that they can help somebody else.” As for April 27, she said, “We want it to be a family day. It’s a walk or a run -- it’s not really a race; it’s a charity event.” A special invitation is being extended to law enforcement agencies and fire-EMS see CLARK, pg. 11
is about 70 degrees above the southern horizon, with bright Regulus at the Lion’s heart, and Denebola at the tail. That bright star setting to the southwest is Sirius, actually the brightest star visible from Earth (other than the Sun!). Orion is setting to the west-southwest. Before it finally disappears, use bright red Betelgeuse to find Castor and Pollux, in Gemini. They will be directly above Betelgeuse at about 50 degrees. To the north, the familiar asterism of the Big Dipper in the constellation Ursa Major hangs inverted, high above Polaris. You can find the Pole Star by following the two end stars in the “bowl” of the dipper toward the horizon. 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.
Farm Bill changes safety net, price support and conservation overview By Ken Upshaw Executive Director HANOVER -The Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs are continued with some modifications. ARC and PLC are authorized from 2019 to 2023 for all covered commodities, including seed cotton. Producers may make a new election to obtain either ARC or PLC for the 2019 crop year. That election also applies for the 2020 crop year. Producers may change elections annually during the 2021 through 2023 crop years. Owners can update the farm’s PLC payment yield beginning with the 2020 crop year. Commodity loan rates increased for all crops except
minor oilseeds, wool, mohair, honey, peanuts, and upland cotton. Marketing loan gains (MLGs) and loan deficiency payments (LDPs) are no longer subject to payment limitations, actively engaged in farming and cash-rent tenant rules. Buy-up coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) is now part of permanent program authorization. Basic coverage has a payment limitation of $125,000 per person and legal entity, while the payment limitation for buy-up coverage is a separate $300,000. Service fees for applications for coverage have increased, while the premium amounts for buy-up NAP coverage are see FARM, pg. 11
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s soon as I hit the “submit” button, reality set in: I just put myself out there to be considered as a candidate for Jeopardy. Talk about being in a Friday fog (this was written on the 29th). Like many products of the relatively early days of television, back when we had an overwhelming three networks -- ABC, CBS and NBC -- from which to choose, my family -- highly competitive in the world of board games -- gathered for as many game shows as possible. Of course, at that time most game shows aired during the daytime, and there were no video recorders to capture programs you would miss because of school or work. Jeopardy has been a family favorite for decades. After having watched Alex Trebek for 35 years, you feel like you know him. He’s personable and funny -- and certainly puts the contestants at ease.
So why did I decide to try out for the show? I’m no genius (my sister was), but I’ve found in the nightly tuning in to Jeopardy with my mother that I know more than I ever suspected. The reason is simple: I read Associated Press stories for years and years -- often being the editor determining which articles would be included in that day’s edition. I always tell Mom that I’m a really good guesser. It’s amazing what comes from deep within my brain with some categories. Since I couldn’t decided what I wanted to be when I grew up, I studied courses like art and music appreciation (it’s incredible what I retained). Yes, the interest has been expressed and an application was submitted. At this point, I really don’t know what I’ll do if -- by an unbelievable chance -- I an invited to take the test in D.C. Sure, I’d like to meet Alex Trebek and thank him for his years of teaching and entertaining us. By the way, keep him in your prayers as he battles pancreatic cancer. As for me and a TV debut . . . ,well, we’ll just have to wait and see.
‘I’ll take that to go’ -- dinner isn’t exactly for dogs By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist We’ve all been there. The waiter arrives with your food and you immediately realize the portions are enormous and you’ll never be able to finish that over-packed plate. No big deal. When everyone is finished eating, you politely ask for a doggie bag to take home leftovers that are more likely to end up in your stomach than your canines. Easy, peasy, right? True enough unless you have kids from another generation.
“He means a to-go box,” my daughter quickly told the server. Minutes later, my uneaten portions came back to the table in a neatly-foiled box, packaged perfectly for the ride home. “Why do you call that a doggie bag?” one of my children asked. It suddenly hit me that the term doggie bag was foreign to them -- as a bitcoin is to me -- a remnant of days gone by when subtlety ruled and Emily Post reminded us that humans don’t take leftovers home from a restaurant. Now, I’m not sure about manners, but it always seemed odd to me that people asked for doggie
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bags when it was more than obvious the leftovers were for them. But, it seems, at some point in our evolving culture, the thought of wrapping or handling leftovers and sticking them in your pocket became offensive, and people felt a need to invent the doggie cover story. I learned that what I considered a true piece of American culture was actually invented by Romans who regularly wrapped leftovers and took them home for later enjoyment. But, in modern times, the practice is truly American. The doggie bag became an American instisee TO GO, pg. 9
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Town and Country Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ashland. The program is a demonstration of the different types of arrangements. Anyone interested in gardening and flower arranging is welcome. For more information, call 804-798-9388. American Legion Post 90 will meet at 7 p.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. All Veterans, Post, SAL and Auxiliary members are encouraged to attend.
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 paper copy. For more information, email laurelmeadow5k@gmail.com.
Ongoing Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a familyoriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large re-enactments, living history, and has a period dance group. For more information, call 804-512-2621.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626. see CALENDAR pg. 9
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Advantage to visitors in rivalry-night games By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – From the moment they got off the bus, Hanover softball was all business. The laser focus was inside the batting cage, during infield practice, then carried over to the game as, in a battle of Region 4B unbeatens at Patrick Henry, the Hawks used the strong pitching of Ellen Palya and the long ball to hand the Patriots their first loss of the season 4-0 on Thursday night. Jenna Currie got the Hawks (6-0) on the board first, roping a line drive over the left center field fence for a solo home run in the top of the second. Hanover later loaded the bases, but Patrick Henry starter Riley Dull got a key strikeout to end the threat and keep the deficit at just one. An inning later, with a Hawk runner at third, Patriots’ right fielder Haillie Street made a diving catch for the final out, stranding another Hanover runner in scoring position. But Patrick Henry struggled to put together hits against Palya, who struck out 13 batters on the night. An RBI single from Jessica Russell upped the lead to 2-0 in the fifth, then Julia Mardigian would slam a key two-run homer in the top of the seventh to seal the victory.
“Our whole season so far has been just everybody coming to do your job,” Palya said when asked about the attitude of the team. “That’s really been a big thing for us this year, do your job, don’t try to do more than you need to do.” In part, the focused attitude shown by Hanover is a reflection of new head coach Michael Rohr, who has coached several of the softball players as head coach of the girls basketball for years. They understand his approach and have shared it with the team since tryouts began on Feb. 18. “She’s worked her tail off,” Rohr said when asked if Palya is the forgotten pitcher in Hanover County. “I think Ellen’s fantastic. I think she’s out to prove a little something.” Rohr said that assessment applied to the rest of the team “They’ve been working really hard,” he said. “The reason for their success so far is working hard, coming to practice every day wanting to get better. Patrick Henry fell to 5-1. Once softball was complete, Hanover players zoomed over to root for the Hawk baseball team, with a looser approach but looking to do big things under first-year head coach Tyler Kane. A gutsy Patrick Henry team went deep into their pitching rotation to try to John Beebe for The Local
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Hanover pitcher Ellen Palya struck out 13 in the Hawks’ 4-0 win over Patrick Henry on the first rivalry night of the season Thursday.
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keep things close, but Hanover finally broke the game open with six runs in the top of the seventh for an 11-0 victory. Colby Hutnan opened the second with a double, later scoring on a single from Brandon Taylor. Jack Mardigian made it 2-0 when he scored on a Caydon Richardson sacrifice fly. In the fourth, Hanover (4-0) added three runs as Sam Lipscombe had a two-RBI hit, while Jack Goleski later singled to right to plate Lipscombe. Four Hanover pitchers combined for the shutout win, as Cole Wallace worked the first three innings for the victory. The quartet threw a total of 94 pitches while striking out five, four by Eric Anderson. Seth Keller had two of Patrick Henry’s four hits. “We’re finding a way to compete in every game, beginning at Dinwiddie where we came up in the first inning and put pressure on them,” Kane said of the season’s first three weeks. “I challenged them back in the fall that we’ve got to find a way to compete, win every pitch, and so far they’ve done an excellent job mentally and physically.” Patrick Henry (3-4) looks to bounce back Friday when it hosts Louisa. The Hawks will host Fredericksburg Christian the same afternoon as they begin a seven-game homestand that sees Hanover in their friendly confines through April 24. Meanwhile, across the county, Lee-Davis left rival Atlee with a pair of hard-fought victories. Junior Savanah Henley pitched an eight-inning no-hitter, fanning 13 Atlee Raiders as the Confederates pushed across the game’s only run in the top of the eighth for a 1-0 victory in the latest chapter of this storied softball rivalry. Atlee starter Kara Hammock match Henley pitch
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R-MC begins last homestand of 2019 with win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Lee Olenyik, a former Hanover High School volleyball star, wanted to play volleyball in college. For his first two years in college, though, he attended VCU, which does not have a men’s volleyball team. This year, the middle hitter/ setter changed venues, transferring to Randolph-Macon to join its inaugural men’s volleyball program. Friday, Olenyik started the last homestand of his first college – and the Yellow Jackets’ first competitive – season with a win over visiting Elizabethtown. Olenyik – one of two Hawk alumni on the Yellow Jackets’ squad, the other being libero Brian Stephen – finished with a match-high 21 kills in Randolph-Macon’s 25-18, 25-13, 27-25 sweep of the Blue Jays in Crenshaw Gymnasium. He said he has felt a lot of support from the RandolphMacon community as the season approached. “The whole school was feeling it. We were feeling the energy coming up,” he said. “For the season to come and for me to play in college, it’s like a dream come true. It’s everything I wanted it to be. I love the competition. I love everything about the sport, so it’s been great, for sure.” While it’s been great for the team and the community, it
for pitch, tossing 13 strikeouts of her own. The Raiders had the winning run on base in the bottom of the seventh, but Riley Smith was caught trying to steal second, ending the threat. In the eighth, Lauren Taylor singled to start the frame for Lee-Davis, moving to second on a sacrifice bunt. With two
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hasn’t necessarily been easy. Like most inaugural programs, the Yellow Jackets have faced their fair share of growing pains. After a 25-18, 25-19, 25-20 loss to perennial Continental Volleyball Conference powerhouse Juniata Saturday, the Yellow Jackets fell to 10-14, 4-7 CVC. They are currently seventh in CVC standings, but the conference only takes the top six teams into the Conference tournament. Neither the Yellow Jackets nor any of the other 4-7 teams in the conference have a chance of overtaking the current sixth-place team, Marymount of Virginia, for a postseason berth. “We’re going to have our ups and downs. We’re going to have our growing pains like any first-year program would have,” said Randolph-Macon head men’s volleyball coach Jared Horrigan. “It’s all about learning, trying to gel with one another in terms of chemistry and getting better every single day.” Olenyik and Stephen are two of Randolph-Macon’s three juniors on the squad. The rest of the team is freshmen, which poses another set of challenges. “They have a lot of learning to do about the college game and how quick it is and strategy – all of that,” Horrigan said. “I hope that by the time they become juniors that we’ll have a system down, ready to go and
ready to implement when we need it.” One of those freshman is Patrick Henry’s Connor Logan, who had eight digs against
Elizabethtown. Another freshman, Scotty Carter, led the Yellow Jackets with nine digs. Olenyik’s former Hanover teammate, Stephens, led the
out, Kylie Lamberth sent a liner into center, giving Taylor enough time to score the eventual winning run. Henley would retire the Raiders in order in the home half of the eighth for the win. Lee-Davis moves to 5-1, while Atlee falls to 4-1. Both teams return to action following Spring Break.
At baseball, defense saved the day for Lee-Davis, as Noah Smith executed a double play from right field, getting a putout, then throwing home to retire the would-be tying run in the seventh, securing a 5-4 win, also in eight innings, at Atlee. Carter Trice hit a pair of home runs for Lee-Davis (4-1), his second one drawing the
Confederates within a run at 3-2 in the top of the sixth. Cole Jenkins followed with a single, scoring on a double by Dallas Hairfield to tie the game. In the eighth, Trice scored the tie-breaking run on a sacrifice fly from C.J. DiNapoli. Jenkins, who advanced to third on the play, later scored on a passed ball.
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Randolph-Macon middle hitter Lee Olenyik (10) goes for the kill against Elizabethtown’s Nick Baxter in the Yellow Jackets’ 25-18, 25-13, 27-25 win over the Blue Jays Friday.
team with a match-high 32 assists. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
DiNapoli earned the win in relief, working the final three innings, while Brannon Mantlo was the hard-luck loser in relief for Atlee (3-2). The Raiders host North Stafford on Thursday at 6 p.m., the first of three home games in two days to wrap up Spring Break. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
AARP Virginia to hold event for family caregivers in Ashland ASHLAND -- Every day, more than 1 million Virginians care for older parents, spouses, and adult children with disabilities, helping with everything from driving to the doctor’s office or getting groceries to balancing checkbooks and helping with medical care. AARP is hosting an event focusing on hearing the needs of family caregivers from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at the Ashland Theatre at 205 England St. in Ashland. This session will include the free screening of a popular current film that focuses on the challenges of caregiving from the viewpoint of family caregivers.
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tution during World War II when food shortages were real and people didn’t waste much to ensure a united front against the enemy. Restaurants routinely provided customers with bags with cute names like Bones for Bowser or Don’t Forget Fido and cute pictures of cocker spaniels. You heard me right. Cocker spaniels once held the same position of popularity as today’s Labrador Retriever, but that’s an observation that can wait for another column. So, when did doggie bags become to-go boxes? I’m not sure but it somehow seems like a logical progression to me, an attempt to mean what we say rather than sugarcoat a request. I’m not sure what motivates us to offer such minor deceptions as calling a leftovers container a doggie bag. Even more confusing, why would anyone want to conceal their desire to eat the food they purchased in the privacy of their own home. I’d like to think I’m above the pressures that those old customs could present, and I never felt embarrassed to ask for a doggie bag, or provide one for that matter. During my 10-year career
Caring for a parent, spouse or other loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it also can be challenging. It is helpful for caregivers to ask themselves the following questions: Do you spend several hours per week — or more — helping a loved one with housekeeping, driving, grocery shopping, medical care or financial responsibilities? Do you sometimes put the needs of your loved one before your own? Are you overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a loved one along with work and other aspects of your life?
as a bartender at the Tobacco Company, I saw customers regularly leave the restaurant with one of those coated white bags with the cute puppy emblazoned on the outside. I also saw the most refined of patrons stuffing rolls into their purse or pocket. The doggie bag seemed more, let’s say, mannerly. I quickly realized you sometimes have to let go of the past, and, from now on, I’ll request a to-go box and leave with the same leftovers assured I have offended or misled no one, or appeared more like a dinosaur than a rapping dad. I had more trouble explaining the reasoning of why people would request doggie bags for food that was clearly intended for them. They couldn’t understand why someone would be embarrassed to ask for containers to take home food. And, come to think of it, neither can I. It goes to prove you learn something new every day, and one is never too old to change. My kids seemed relieved I had retired the term’s usage, but quickly decided to dig deeper. “We’re glad you got that straight, Dad, but why do you call the grocery store Safeway?” I had no answer.
Caregivers who answer “yes” to any of these questions could likely use help, and AARP Virginia wants to hear about their needs at this session. Local legislators have been invited to the forum, and the caregivers’ input will help shape how AARP Virginia advocates for them at the General Assembly. AARP also will share the stories with lawmakers across the state. The movie is Rated R for language, including a brief sexual reference. Audio assistance is unavailable for this screening. Tickets are
Paper recycling, household and hazadous waste event April 20 MECHANICSVILLE -- A special recycling event will be held between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at the Mechanicsville Trash and Recycling Center at 7427 Verdi Lane. Hanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free recycling and personal information or documents to be shredded. For liquids, aerosols and solids which are classified as household hazardous wastes, there will be no charge but a 5-gallon limit. These are based on container size. Examples of materials accepted include oil based paints, flammables, organic liquids, aerosols, oxidizers pesticides, herbicides and corrosive liquids and solids including:
pool, hot tub and spa chemicals, household cleaners, muriatic acid, acetic acid, drain openers, oven cleaners, grease and rust removers, glues, mold and mildew removers, art and hobby supplies and photographic chemicals. Mercury thermometers and switches also will be accepted. No batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives or radioactive materials will be accepted. Up to four boxes (10” by 12” by 18”) of documents also will be accepted for shredding. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county materials will be accepted. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt
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 see CALENDAR, pg. 12
free but registration is required. To RSVP, call 1-844-418-2281 or visit https://aarp.info/WTH_ Ashland. Family caregivers who cannot attend, but want to share their story, should visit aarp.org/ iheartcaregivers. With more than 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50+ and their families in the Commonwealth. To learn more about AARP Virginia, like it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on Twitter at www. twitter.com/aarpva.
Pets of the Week Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett
The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Luna, 474185, is a 2½-year-old spayed female plot hound. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Luna is a sweetheart who is in the shelter for the second time. Her previous owner had to move and couldn’t take her. Luna has a very friendly disposition. She does very well around other people and is friendly around most dogs. Luna knows basic commands and is house-trained. She should adjust well with an indoor living situation. Wizard, 545412, is a 4-monthold neutered male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Wizard is a young cat that came to the shelter two weeks ago. He more than likely has been an outside cat, but Wizard has adjusted great to indoor life. He is well littertrained and clean. Wizard also is friendly around people. He is not overly active, but he might come out of his shell in a new home. Wizard should be suited for indoor/outdoor living. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/ Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
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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, 871534-6955, 8715-35-3220, 8715-25-7106, 8715-24-3300, 8715-255033 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
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C-1-19(c), ROBERT J. TUCK, III, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 872414-6338(part), 8724-24-0545 and 8724-14-6103, consisting of approximately 8.8 acres, and located on the south line of Walnut Grove Road (State Route 636) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 19 building lots for a gross density of 2.16 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor
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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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units and the military such as the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. First responders are welcome to walk or run in their turnout gear. The route will be lined with individual posters of the 408 first responders – fire, EMS and police – that died in the World Trade Center’s Twin
Towers. Barbara said Stephen Siller was in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel when he learned about one of the planes striking the towers. He ran through the tunnel to the Towers. According to Barbara, this will be the first time that a race for the Foundation has been run in Richmond. “Matt’s goal is to have 500 runners and walkers. He wants it to be the
biggest first-time race ever in the country.” Melanie has been working with the Virginia General Assembly to amend and strengthen the current Move Over laws. The Foundation honors and supports the families of fallen military and first responders and Gold Star families. Barbara also said that pre-
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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:
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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
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.
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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mier sponsor Hometown Realty is offering $5 for every photo posted to social media with someone wearing a Hometown hat. Hometown for Heroes has the hashtag #hometownforheroes. “Mission Barbecue will be there giving out samples; KopyKat here in Mechanicsville did all of our printing.” A post-race celebration will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Center of the Universe Brewing Company, with live music, food, and a limited edition beer that is being brewed for Brad, Barbara said “portions of all the proceeds that day are going to come back to the Foundation. We’re really excited about the fact that we’re making this a whole day.” To sign up, go to T2TRun. org. Barbara said participants can create their own fundraising page “and you can have your friends support your run or walk -- or simply go to Richmond Run and there’s a basic donate button.” As they continue to organize and accept donations, Barbara said, “It’s been great reaching out to community. People are contributing in various ways.” For more information contact Matt Howell at 804-2520611 or Richmond@tunnel2towers.org or Barbara Howell at 804-852-1595 or barbarah@ htrsi.com. Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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unchanged. The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP), the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP), and the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) remain authorized and have see FARM, pg. 12
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The Ashland Garden Club tour of homes on April will include the 305 College Ave. residence of Hayes and Karen Hanley. Since they purchased the house in 2001, an emphasis has been replaced on additions, as well as landscaping. Florida room is pictured below.
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summons or a written warning being issued. Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved. If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804365-6140. Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7. For more information about Hanover County’s running at-large laws, call Animal Control at 365-6485. Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any time of year without a current county license tag affixed to their collar. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Kindergarten registration day is April 11
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SHLAND -- Known as “America’s Largest Open House,” Historic Garden Week in Virginia (HGW) is the oldest and largest statewide event of its kind in the nation. Beginning on Saturday, April 27, and running for the next seven days, HGW is coordinated by 47 member clubs with 31 different tours. HGW provides nearly 26,000 visitors an opportunity to see beautiful homes and gardens at the peak of Virginia’s springtime color. The houses, in cities and towns across Virginia, are decorated with over 2,300 flower arrangements created by Garden Club of Virginia members. Ashland is one such town as from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, the Ashland Garden Club will host its tour day. Five houses, plus the porch and garden of a sixth, will participate by welcoming visitors to their homes. Beautiful and abundant arrangements made by members of the club will adorn the various residences. Available to guests to stroll though and enjoy will be the back porch and beau-
HANOVER -- Every year, from April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed. The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it is extended to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1-June 30 time frame. Any dogs caught running off their owner’s property will be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform
tiful gardens at 306 College Ave. Purchased by Hayes and Karen Hanley in 2001, the new owners began their garden landscaping renovations immediately. A spacious screened porch with both dining and sitting areas was added in2005. During the period of construction, the driveway was redirected and in its place a brick patio was installed. The abundant gardens curve and meander around the house, making a fluid combination of hardscape and garden places. Stone pathways are lined with hostas, hellebores, hydrangeas and other shade-loving plants. Across the street at 305 College Ave. is the home of Jerry and Rosanne Shalf. The history of this early Colonial Revival Style home dates to 1907. When purchased in 1984, the house had no balcony or widow’s walk and all the windows had shutters. Early photos of the house encour-
Ashland-Hanover Local April 3, 2019
ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools will hold Kindergarten registration from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible. Parents are required to register at the elementary school where their child is zoned to attend. To determine the correct school, visit http://bit.ly/AttendanceZone, or call 804-3654500. The following documents are needed to register: Child’s Birth Certificate (official or certified copy). Photo ID of parent or legal guardian. Proof of residency is required. This includes providing one of the following documents, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Deed. Current mortgage statement from the lender. Current lease (signed). Sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser).
aged the owners to restore the missing pieces and remove the shutters. The Shalfs went on to remodel the kitchen, build a garage, and create a screened back porch and deck. The rear yard has espaliered fruit trees, a cutting garden, and raised beds for vegetables. There is much to see on this tour as you enjoy the outdoor gardens as well as the homes, flower arrangements, and beauty of Ashland, “The Center of the Universe.” Advanced tickets may be purchased for $25 online at www.vagardenweek.org or in Ashland at Ashwood Gardens and Nursery, re-funk-it, and Ashland Meat Co. @ Cross Continued from pg. 11 Brothers: also, available at minimal changes. Glass Works by Alex in Atlee. The acreage cap for the Tickets may be purchased Conservation Reserve Program for $30 the day of the tour at 304 College Ave. or at Tour Headquarters, Ashland Christian Church, 301 S. Continued from pg. 9 James St. Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.
Two of the following also are required and must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Current landline telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service bill. Voter registration card. Current DMV issued vehicle registration. W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year. Combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes (paid within the current year). Bank statement, medical bill, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months. A School Entrance Health Form and immunization record also is required before the start of school. For more information, parents can call their child’s assigned school or visit http:// hcps.us/parents_students/student_enrollment. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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(CRP) gradually increases to 27 million acres by 2023. At least 8.6 million acres must be devoted to continuous practices and 2 million acres to grassland.
Two pilot programs are authorized: CLEAR 30 (Clean Lakes, Estuaries, and Rivers Initiative) and the Soil Health and Income Protection Pilot Program (SHIPP).
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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 804-789-0536.