Ashland-Hanover Local – 04/24/19

COMMUNITY State’s senior U.S. senator to address Blue Wave Bash PAGE

2

ASHLAND Ashland Garden Club readies five houses, a garden for unique tour PAGE

5

Vol. 4 No. 33 | Richmond Suburban News | April 24, 2019

Run/walk to pay tribute to Lt. Brad Clark

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – With a goal of paying it forward following the tragic death of his good friend Brad Clark, Matt Howell is spearheading an effort to support the work of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

The inaugural Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk is scheduled to start at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, leaving from Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville.

The entry fee is $25 to participate. Registration is available online at T2TRun.org.

Clark was a lieutenant with

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Hanover Fire-EMS when he was killed in October at an accident scene. The was established in remembrance of Stephen Siller, who lost 43-year-old left behind a his life saving others on wife and daughter.

September 11, 2001.

In addition to Clark, The Tunnel to three other firefighters Towers Foundation received injuries when helps pay off home their fire truck was rearmortgages of the fallen ended on Interstate 295 responders to ease their near Pole Green Road. families’ financial burThey were on the scene dens. of an accident when they Clark’s wife Melanie were struck.

LT. BRAD CLARK and daughter Olivia Howell, who is employed by Hanover Fire-EMS as a Robinson benefitted when Frank Siller paramedic, was determined to honor decided to come to Mechanicsville Clark’s memory, as well as raise funds to help the community following the tragedy. for the nonprofit foundation.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

M Howell’s mother Barbara, who also is involved in organizing the run/walk, noted that Clark’s last act – heroic in every sense of the word -- was to “push the other guys out of the way.” see WALK, pg. 4

New County Attorney named SAES recognized by counselors’ organization with RAMP honor

Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley

South Anna Elementary School counselors Emily Kitching and Ami Balderson celebrate the school’s designation as a 2019-2020 Recognized ASCA Model Program.

MONTPELIER – South Anna Elementary School (SAES) has been named a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA).

SAES is the second elementary school and third overall in Hanover to be recognized as a RAMP school.

As of 2018, only 59 Virginia schools have received this honor.

The RAMP designation recognizes schools that are committed to delivering an exemplary comprehensive school counseling program and encourages school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence. see RAMP, pg. 2

HANOVER -- Dennis A. Walter, who has been a Deputy County Attorney for Hanover County since August 2014, has been named by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to be County Attorney effective Wednesday, May 1.

Walter replaces Sterling Rives, who retired effective March 1.

W. Canova WALTER Peterson, chairman of the board of supervisors, said board members unanimously supported the appointment of Walter, who was chosen from a field of four finalists.

“Not only does Dennis have long-

Tom Walsh seeks seat on HCBOS

term knowledge of Hanover County, but he is a brilliant attorney,” Peterson said.

“He also has a strong understanding and appreciation for public service – service above himself. This is a very special trait that unified the board around him.”

“The board has full confidence that this is the person we needed to continue the good work Sterling Rives has done and to move the department forward into the future,” Peterson said.

“My entire career has been in public service and serving as the County Attorney will give me the opportunity to continue to serve my community,” Walter said. “My view is that a local government attorney’s primary role is to ensure that the workings of government are fair and open and that the decision-makers know the applicable laws and rules as they make their decisions. Everyone should undersee WALTER, pg. 4

ECHANICSVILLE -- Tom Walsh, described as a successful businessman, longtime educator, and faithful father and husband, has announced his candidacy for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors representing the Chickahominy District.

Walsh encourages citizens to review his leadership credentials and accomplishments on his website WALSH www. walshforhanover.com.

Walsh and his wife chose Hanover County after a comprehensive search through the Mid-Atlantic States, looking for the best place to raise their six children. They were drawn to the excellent schools and low cost-of-living in Hanover County. They were instantly smitten by its beautiful, rural character.

Combined with Hanover’s accessibility off Interstate 95 see WALSH, pg. 4

Judy Kilgour Passionate about Real Estate SERVING RICHMOND FOR 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE DOES MATTER Call or Text (804) 363-1753 www.longandfoster.com/judykilgour

State’s senior U.S. senator to address Blue Wave Bash Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

WATERFRONT COMMUNITY

Committed to Excellence 929097-01

kevin.kilgour@longandfoster.com 804-347-8615 www.longandfoster.com/kevinkilgour

PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING

MONTPELIER – Virginia’s senior senator will address 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.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner served as governor of Virginia before being elected to serve in the Senate in 2008. He is known to work with Republicans and Democrats to cut red tape, increase government performance and accountability and promote private sector innovation and job creation.

For the past two years he has been serving as vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

State Sen. Jennifer

Submitted photo

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, will be the keynote speaker tomorrow at the Hanover Democratic Committee’s Blue Wave Bash at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education.

McClellan will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

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 marks 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,� Toni Radler, committee chair, said. “However, in 2018, as new Democratic delegates and senators were swept into office, we changed the name to Blue Wave Bash to reflect the dawning of a new era and the new energy that is propelling our candidates forward. We 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.

Upcoming Ashland area library programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

!" # $

2

% %

&

' ())

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the upcoming Programs at Hanover area libraries. They are: Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library Stitchin’ Time! – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 29. Grab your needles, yarn, and patterns and join in for fun conversation and stitching at the drop-in fiber crafts group. From knitters to cross-stitchers, crocheters to hand-sewers, all are welcome. For more information, call 804-7984072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Ashland Chess Academy -- 3 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, for ages 5 to 18. Meet the teachers, make new friends, and improve your chess skills. Refreshments will be provided by the Ashland Friends of the Library. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Storytimes – 10 a.m. Monday, April 29, Mother Goose; 10 a.m. Toddler, and 10:45 a.m.

Preschool, Tuesday, April 30. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201

S. Railroad Ave. Hanover Branch Library Storytimes – 10:45 a.m. Friday, April 26, Family. For more information, call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

Lois Wickham Jones/Montpelier Branch Library Teen Poetry Night – 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, for ages 11 to 18. Celebrate National Poetry Month as you learn about different forms of poetry and try your hand at creating original pieces. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library. For more information, call 804-883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Family Storytimes – 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 24. For more information, call 804-8837116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library Family Storytimes – 10:30 a.m. Fridays, April 26. For more information, call 804-7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. Librarian Carolyn Garner may be reached at cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org or 804-746-3176.

RAMP Continued from pg. 1

Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with criteria outlined in the ASCA National Model — a framework for a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling so all students can achieve success.

Emily Kitching, school counselor, said, “My goal is to foster the academic success, career and college readiness, and social and emotional development of all students. I am grateful for the process of applying to be a Recognized ASCA Model Program because it has allowed me to clearly demonstrate how our school counseling program has positively impacted our students. Above all else, we are there to support students so that they can grow and succeed, and it is an honor to highlight the outstanding efforts of all Hanover County school counselors.�

Principal Alicia Cecil said, “We are honored to be recognized for our outstanding school counseling program. We are very fortunate to have two dedicated and knowledgeable counselors in Mrs. Kitching and Mrs. [Ami] Balderson who support the academic, social, and emotional development of our students.�

Karla Allen, coordinator of Counseling Services, praised the effort. “Receiving this recognition for South Anna Elementary School is an affirmation that the school counselors, Emily Kitching and Ami Balderson, are running a comprehensive counseling program that meets the needs of students in the area of academics, careers, and social emotional needs. I am so proud that they are doing their very best work in serving the South Anna community.�

SAES will be honored in July at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s annual conference in Boston, Massachusetts, for making an exemplary commitment to comprehensive school counseling programs.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

SUV stuck on tracks, hit by train Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ASHLAND -- A single-vehicle collision with a train left the driver of a sport utility vehicle with minor injuries.

Officer Chip Watts, who handles Public Information & Community Policing for

the Ashland Police Department, said the driver, the sole occupant, was able to exit the vehicle before the train struck it.

According to Watts, the SUV was traveling southbound on North Center Street when the driver attempted a U-turn at the intersection with Henry Clay Road. The vehicle became lodged on the CSX tracks.

Our Carats Will do wonders for your eyes

Hanover Fire-EMS crews evaluated the driver of the SUV at the scene. The driver refused to be taken to a hospital.

The driver was issued a summons for Disregarding a Railroad Crossing Signal.

Watts said the incident took place at 10:27 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17.

Officers with the APD did respond.

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

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Bell Creek Road; Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 7000 block of Adaline Lane, Mechanicsville.

Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire, medical was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7200 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person was reported in the 6600 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 8100 block of Mimosa Hill Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, at the 14500 block of Scotchtown Road, Montpelier.

Obtaining money, etc., false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10400 block of Cobbs Road, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Simple assault was reported in the 8100 block of Belton Circle, Mechanicsville.

April 6

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 6300 block of Chenault Way, Mechanicsville.

April 5

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run personal injury was reported in the 11000 block of Verdon Road, Doswell.

Assault and battery of

G.I.A. GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST BILL FOREMAN ON SITE

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10400 block of Old Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8400 block of Lincoln Road, Mechanicsville.

Craftsmanship at its finest.

10388 Leadbetter Rd. Located in the Hanover Air Park

550-2505

EST. 1977

Got a news tip?

Call Melody Kinser at 804-775-4622

IF YOUR HOME HAS THESE

PROBLEMS

0

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

WE HAVE THE SOLUTION.

% DOWN % INTEREST PAYMENTS

for 12 months*

* Coupon must be presented at time of inspection. Financing offer subject to credit approval. Interest accrues during the promotional period. All interest is waived if purchase amount is paid before expiration of promotional period.

May not be combined with any other offer. Ask inspector for further details.

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 13500 block of Winston Road/Greenwood Church Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 13300 block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11300 block of Williamsville Road/ River Road, Hanover.

April 7

in the 8600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

919912-01

a family member was reported in the 15000 block of Bethany Church Road, Montpelier.

FREE INSPECTIONS

920143-01

the 19300 block of Turkey Road, Rockville.

April 4

CALL TODAY!

804-286-4897

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019 3

WALTER Continued from pg. 1

stand the process and be able to participate so that, regardless of the outcome, everyone has had an opportunity to be heard on their views and are confident that their rights have been protected.”

Rives had been Hanover’s County Attorney for more than 31 years and Walter noted, “I may be taking Sterling’s former position but nobody can replace Sterling Rives.”

“Sterling was a true public servant who had been with Hanover County for more than 30 years and was an invaluable source of institutional knowledge,” Walter said. “We are not going to be able to replace that overnight.”

Walter said he plans to continue and formalize Rives’ initiative to familiarize his staff with multiple county departments so that they can better respond to requests from members of the public and the board even if a particular attorney is not available.

He expected the primary challenge for the County Attorney’s office going forward will be to get the office back to full staffing.

“The attorneys and staff in the office have shown a real willingness to go beyond what’s

WALK Continued from pg. 1

She also pointed out that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation doesn’t request repayment. Her son has set a goal of paying the foundation back in three years so that someone else may be helped.

As the event remembering Clark approaches, the Howells said they want the focus to be on family. Barbara Howell said, “It’s a walk or a run -- it’s not really a race; it’s a charity event.”

Law enforcement agencies, fire-EMS crews and members of the military are invited to take part in the run/walk. First

4

expected of them to ensure that the board and the residents of Hanover continue to receive excellent legal services during this transition,” he said.

Walter is a Long Island, New York, native who has spent his career in public service. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Providence College and completing his studies at the St. John’s University School of Law, Walter spent three years with the New York City Law Department before moving to Virginia.

Walter worked as a staff attorney for the Virginia Division of Legislative Services from November 1999 to September 2001, when he was hired by Rives as an Assistant County Attorney.

He rose to the rank of Deputy County Attorney in August 2014. In that position, he provided legal counsel to various county departments, served as counsel for the Planning Commission and Social Services Advisory Board and assisted with questions and issues regarding Virginia law, including conflicts of interest, Freedom of Information Act requests and record retention.

As Deputy County Attorney, Walter also represented the county in civil and criminal litigation before the courts and served with Rives as legislaresponders are welcome to participate in their turnout gear.

Significant to the event is the route being lined with individual posters of the 408 first responders – fire, EMS and police – that died in the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers.

Stephen Siller was in the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel when he became aware of a plane hitting the towers. He ran through the tunnel to the disaster zone.

Premier sponsor Hometown Realty is offering $5 for every photo posted to social media with someone wearing a Hometown hat.

Hometown for Heroes has the

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

tive liaison in matters before the Virginia General Assembly, among other responsibilities.

Walter said his proudest accomplishment with Hanover County is the work done with the Department of Social ASHLAND -- Hanover County, an equal Services as they assist chilopportunity employer, is accepting applicadren who have been abused or tions for the following seasonal part-time neglected or are in foster care. positions: concession park attendant and “In many ways, working on groundskeeper. those cases is the most imporThe positions offer a maximum of 29 tant thing that we as an office hours per week. They seasonal, part-time, do, even though they are cases Illustration submitted by Marcy G. Durrer non-benefited positions through October that are rarely in public view,” he with a starting pay of $10.25 to $13.84 open and close facilities, monitor activities hourly. said. “Having the ability to make and field usage, and may provide informaRequirements include: high school grada real difference in the lives of tion to park patrons concerning use of a park uate or GED with experience working with the most vulnerable memor other public facility, including park rules small tools and proficiency on at least one bers of our community is our piece of related equipment preferred or a and regulations. greatest responsibility and our Groundskeeper duties include: performs minimum of 17 years of age with studies in greatest privilege. Through that landscaping or horticulture-related educa- safety checks of county grounds and recrework, I have been able to make tion program. Positions will require a crimi- ation facilities, provides grounds maintenance, such as cutting grass, litter control, a positive difference in the lives nal records check, including fingerprinting.

Selected candidates may be assigned to weed eating, seeding, and edging. of children and families who Interested candidates are encouraged to work one or more parks. need help. To me, that’s worth apply online at www.hanovercountyjobs.

Concession park attendant duties more than accolades or seeing include: perform routine cleaning and com. my name in the newspaper.”

For more information, call 804-365-7150 housekeeping, including cleaning and stockPeterson also expressed the ing the restrooms; picks up and disposes or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. board’s “great appreciation” Information submitted by Marcy G. of trash, keep concessions, and other areas for the service of Yvonne S. where work is performed and equipment Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover Gibney, who served as Interim is stored, in a clean and orderly condition, County Parks and Recreation.

County Attorney from Rives’ retirement until Walter’s appointment. teaching/administrating in County, particularly in the K-12, Walsh taught mathChickahominy District.

Walter and his wife Linda Continued from pg. 1 ematics and physiology in Residents face issues of live in Mechanicsville with college, and now works in a overcrowded schools, conand proximity to Richmond, their two children. senior leadership capacity at gested roads, and stretched Information submitted by the decision to move to the University of Richmond’s Fire-EMS and Sheriff ’s Tom Harris, Hanover County Hanover County was easy.

Walsh said, “Moving to School of Professional and Office/Safety Services. public information officer.

Hanover County was the smartContinuing Studies.

Though supportive of hashtag #hometownforheroes. est thing we ever did for our On Sundays, he can often smart economic growth, A post-race celebration family. My family has decided be found assisting his wife Walsh said he stands in fierce will get underway at 1 p.m. to raise future generations in teaching Sunday School at opposition to recent overand continue until 4 p.m. at Hanover County. This is why I church, spending time with crowding measures.

Center of the Universe Brewing am running for supervisor!” family, and relishing these last As supervisor, Walsh Company. The event will feaWalsh said he is a proud few years with their youngest would work hard for his felture live music, food, and a lim- and civically engaged resichild still living at home. low neighbors to stop hyperited edition beer that is being dent, and has become a reguWalsh, a Republican, said development. brewed for Clark. lar fixture at board of superhe is seeking to unseat an Walsh proudly describes For more information con- visors meetings. incumbent who, over eight the accomplishments of each tact Matt Howell at 804-252Much to his dismay, Walsh of his children. He credits years, has approved 2,500 0611 or Richmond@tunnel- said, in the last decade since high-density housing units in much of their success to 2towers.org or Barbara Howell making Hanover County Hanover County.

Hanover County Public at 804-852-1595 or barbarah@ home; he has witnessed the To learn more about Schools. From ballet to basehtrsi.com. wide destruction of farmland Walsh and his desire to repball, Walsh said he is enamStephen Siller Tunnel to and forests due to the approv- ored by them all. His oldest, resent the Chickahominy Towers Foundation is recog- al and/or construction of District, his Facebook is Toma Virginia State Trooper, also nized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) high-density housing develWalsh-for-Hanover or website resides in Hanover County. nonprofit organization. opments throughout Hanover www.walshforhanover.com.

After several years of

Applications being accepted for seasonal part-time jobs

WALSH

FISH DAY!

IT’S TIME TO STOCK YOUR POND!

Delivery will be:

Ashland Garden Club readies five houses, a garden for unique tour Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Ashland Garden Club will be spotlighting its Mayberry-like town on Saturday as members take part in the Historic Garden Week tour.

Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 27, the tour will include the houses at 702 S. Center St. and 602 Duncan St. in Ashland. All five homes on the tour, as well as one garden, are located within the town’s Historic District.

The town is characterized by eclectic neighborhoods with houses both quaint and grand.

The house at 702 South Center St. was possibly built as early as the 1840s, making it one of the oldest in the area.

By the end of the 20th century, the house had fallen into disrepair and extensive renovations were necessary to restore the house to the home it is today.

At some point in its history, a small kitchen had been added and during the latest restoration, this area was enlarged and modernized.

The current owners, Jason and Shannon Taylor, purchased the house in 2016, completed the refreshing of the inside and added a back yard pergola for evening entertainment.

At the time of purchase, the existing yard was a blank landscape allowing for the development of flower beds that include pass-along perennials shared by neighbors.

The renovation of the second house at 602 Duncan St. was extensive as this 1987 home, designed and built by local artist Alice Alexander, was taken down to its studs, as the new owners, Tim and Esther McDermott, were determined

to change the house to fulfill their vision.

With a total makeover of this English-style cottage, they relocated the kitchen, dining room, laundry room and downstairs master bedroom, added a front porch, garage and 700 square feet of new living space.

Most of the demolition work was completed by the family with the new design and construction plans developed by the McDermott’s son, Michael.

Craftsman style elements were incorporated throughout in new windows, doors, cabinetry and trim.

The home features a manually-operated dumbwaiter connecting the laundry room to the second-floor master bedroom closet.

Ashland has its own “bit” of Frank Lloyd Wright expressed within this interesting home.

Reflecting Ashland, the tour promises to be an eclectic mix of homes of various styles displaying the interest of the owners. Plus, you will see the beautiful and abundant arrangements created by members of the Ashland Garden Club and the Three River Garden Club.

What better way to experience Ashland than in the spring, surrounded by flowers, while viewing beautiful and interesting homes? Don’t miss this opportunity.

Advanced tickets for the tour may be purchase for $25 online at www.vagardenweek.org or in Ashland at Ashwood Gardens & Nursery, re-funk-it, Ashland Meat Co @ Cross Bros. and in Atlee at Glass Works by Alex.

On the day of the tour tickets will be sold for $30 at 304 College Ave. or Tour Headquarters, Ashland Christian Church at 301 South James St.

Call 804-730-3016 for interview

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! 909026-01

Photos submitted by Ann Martin

These two houses -- at 702 S. Center St., left, and 602 Duncan St. -- will be featured during Saturday’s Historic Garden Week tour, which is being presented by the Ashland Garden Club.

Both have been renovated by their owners, Jason and Shannon Taylor and Tim and Esther McDermott, respectively.

Tuesday, May 7 Richmond 8:00-8:45 @ Southern States-Williamsburg Rd Ashland 12:45-1:30 @Ashland Feed Store Montpelier 2:00-2:45 @ Montpelier Feed Store Friday, May 10 Richmond 8:00-8:45 @Southern States - Broad St.

NOW HIRING! Order Entry/Purchasing Specialist

FISHWAGON To Place an Order Call

1-800-643-8439

6156 Mechanicsville Turnpike • 730-3016

www.fishwagon.com

55% OFF IN STOCK

• uPholstery • leather • accessories

50% OFF

landmcarpetonemechanicsville.com

ANNIVERSARY SALE!!

55

th

NOW THRU TUESDAY

APRIL 30TH

IN STOCK

our two best-selling

WINNDOM BEDDING SETS

10500 Patterson Avenue |

Mon & Fri 9am-8pm |

$555 Off

| Closed Sundays

w w w.v a w ay s i d e. n e t see store For details • Prior sales excluded immediate delivery availaBle

Join in the conversationon Facebook at www.facebook.com/hanoverlocal.

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019 5

OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

The loss of a sibling is like a wound that won’t heal

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor Her friends referred to her as “The Queen of Knowledge,” which was accurate considering her IQ and love of learning.

To me, she was my older sister and only sibling. She was my protector, advisor, sympathetic ear, and support system.

She was four years older, but that seems like a gulf when you’re a kid. And I was, without a doubt, the mischievous little sister.

The similarities between us were few. Robin was content to read, and reading was probably one of her favorite activities. I, on the other hand, was more likely to be found outside playing with the neighborhood youth.

She was satisfied to absorb the Nancy Drew series of books while I would be scraping a knee or elbow in the throes of some

type of sports competition.

Robin left us on April 27, 2011, and her death has had a far greater impact on my life than I expected. Gone is the voice of reason. As a matter of fact, I would call her Reasonable Robin for her practical actions. She relished the title.

She was patient in making decisions, while I’ve always been impulsive.

Throughout my highs and lows, she was the voice of comfort and guidance. Just like when Dad passed away in 1992, I so miss picking up the phone when I was in need of advice.

Robin lived life to the fullest, and she had an unquenchable thirst for learning. She pursued an education that took her up to a Ph.D. She was a wife, a daughter, a sister, a cousin, an aunt and a friend. With each, she was fully committed, as well as loving and giving.

My heart aches as I write this. No one can replace her.

Her husband, my brother-in-law, remains a blessing to Mom and me. We inherited a wonderful extended family when Robin died.

She had an infectious laugh (so many people have said that to me since her death) and she was incredibly generous.

Michael designed the tombstone for Robin’s grave at Hollywood Cemetery. Mom and I will go there Saturday to place yellow roses, which were her favorite.

Michael had a quote from Robin inscribed on the marker: “The last time will come and go and we will not know it was the last time.”

Mom and I talk about Dad and Robin every day. The memories bring back smiles and tears.

Saturday will be a day of sadness and remembrances. My sister lives on through our stories.

If it comes from a cow, does that still make it milk?

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s a refrain every person from my generation has heard at least at once during their childhood.

“If y’all keep drinking milk like this, we’re going to have to buy a cow,” my mother would often exclaim as she removed an empty milk container from the refrigerator.

It was a different era, a glass of milk was often the cure all for anything that ailed — everything from a bad day at school to a bloodied nose could be cured by a glass of cold milk, or so it seemed.

My love of the cow juice has been passed on to my children, who regularly empty a gallon of milk without batting an eye. It’s a treat, even in the 2% format, that still provides the same subtle feeling of content and satisfaction it has for centuries.

In recent years, the state of the dairy industry has been a topic of conversation, and, if you have visited the milk cooler in recent years, you might be surprised at the number of products contained in those refrigerated shelves, all of them claiming the name milk in some form or fashion.

Last year, the Food and Drug Administration decided to initiate a study that would more clearly

Editorial & Business Office and Mailing Address: 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Phone – (804) 746-1235 Toll free – (877) 888-0449 Fax – (804) 730-0476 Online: www.mechlocal.com

Publisher

Joy Monopoli

jmonopoli@rsnva.com

Melody Kinser

mkinser@mechlocal.com

Denine D’Angelo

ddangelo@mechlocal.com

David Lawrence

dlawrence@mechlocal.com

Sales Representative

Tom Haynie

thaynie@mechlocal.com

Sales Representative

Sarah Suttles

ssuttles@mechlocal.com

Classifieds

Cindy Adams

cadams@mechlocal.com

Managing Editor Production Manager Sports Editor

6

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

define what makes a product qualify as milk, and found that many products claiming a milk category connection are actually nut-based drinks.

It makes sense. Back to that display, it’s full of all kinds of what I formerly thought was somehow related to or contained some form of milk or dairy.

It seems the FDA is well aware of the confusion and the days of nut-based drinks may be limited, or at least the way we refer to them.

FDA commissioner Scott Gotlieb recently said in a published article that “an almond doesn’t lactate,” therefore making it ineligible for the milk label.

WE WANT TO PUBLISH YOUR ISSUE-DRIVEN LETTERS The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of interest to Hanover residents. Letters must include your address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Ashland-Hanover Local.

Send letters to: The Ashland-Hanover Local 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 Fax: 730-0476 E-mail: editor@mechlocal.com © 2019 by Richmond Suburban Newspapers. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without the permission of the publisher.

CAC Audited Circulation: 13,776.

One dairy farmer suggested the products be referred to as nut juice, but I wouldn’t count on that showing up in your local dairy case any time soon.

You might think that the nutbased milks taking offense and defense to the proposed regulations that would force many of them to rename their products is just another example of the little guy taking a jab at the all-powerful dairy industry.

But, in recent years, the milk industry has endured a number of significant and market impacting events that have seriously affected their seemingly untouchable consumer base.

Americans don’t drink as much milk as they once did and sales have declined while nut-based beverages have enjoyed steady, and, in some cases, phenomenal, growth in recent years. What once was a niche product, is now an everyday staple in some households as many Americans opt for healthier dietary choices. see COW, pg. 6

‘At Home in Ashland’ COW educational series today Add to that, trade tariffs and

OBITUARIES

Continued from pg. 6

| Death Notices & Funerals SEARLS, Pam, 58, passed away on January 9, 2019. She was loved and adored by many friends and relatives. She was a devoted mother to her daughter, Erika Chandler; devoted grandmother to her grandson, Jarrett Searls. She also was an awesome daughter to her mother, Ruth Satterwhite. She was a loving and devoted wife to her deceased husband, Ronnie Searls. She was a devoted stepmother to her stepson, Jeff Searls.

She is survived by two sisters, Cheryl Taylor and Barbara

Satterwhite; and a brother, Mike Satterwhite. Pam also had two brothers, Ronnie Satterwhite and Randy Satterwhite who have passed on. She had nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews and cousin. She is terribly missed by all. There will be a celebration of wonderful memories and socializing at the Ashland Moose Lodge on Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

April 27, 2019. Please come one come all and let’s take her out in style.

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, April 27 The Atlee Athletic Boosters will host the Raider Royale Casino Night & Silent Auction from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Ashcreek Clubhouse. Tickets purchased before April 20 are $35 per person/$60 per couple or $45/$80 at the door. The evening will include gaming and a silent auction. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Kreggers and desserts by More Than Greek. Free shuttle buses will be provided by Freedom RV Rentals Inc. at

W NO E N !

OP

Honey Meadows, King Charter, Atlee Recreation Association, Milestone, and Rutland to transport to and from the event. For more information, visit https://www.atleeraidernation.com/ raiders-royale-casino-night/.

period furniture, ceramics, silver, pottery, jewelry, art, linens, books, and folk art. Tickets for the “Antiques at the Tavern” reception, as well as Saturday and Sunday general admission, may be purchased at www.hanovertavern.org.

Friday through Sunday, May 3-5

Saturday, May 4

Hanover Tavern Foundation will present a one-of-a-kind antiques show and sale, with 20 hand-selected antique dealers offering for sale a variety of

Doswell Ruritan Club will be selling Pork BBQ Dinners, with rolls, baked beans, slaw baked apples, dessert, and beverages, from 5 to 7 p.m. see CALENDAR pg. 10

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Rachel Machacek, LSW, MSW, social worker, palliative medicine, Bon Secours Mercy Health, will be the keynote speaker this afternoon for the At Home in Ashland Educational Series.

“Improving We l l - B e i n g T h r o u g h Meditation” will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Richard S. Gillis Jr./Ashland Branch Library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. MACHACEK in Ashland.

The program is being provided free of charge and members of the public are welcome to attend.

For more information, including registration, call 804-399-1844 or email jerry.shalf@gmail.com.

Beth Harrison and Jerry Shalf serve as chair and treasurer, respectively, for At Home in Ashland.

increasing production costs and it’s easy to understand why today’s dairy farmer is insisting on proper labeling when it comes to milk.

I’m not sure if we are opening a can of worms that will lead us down a slippery slope of requiring every word to exactly fit its definition or precisely what it describes. For example, when is a turkey-based hot dog not a hot dog, or is a veggie burger really a burger?

Perhaps it’s my undying confidence in human nature and its ability to figure things out, but I think those who drink almond- or nut-flavored drinks are fully aware the product was not derived from a cow.

I keep thinking of a saying I once heard that seems somewhat appropriate for this new linguistic controversy.

“You can put powdered sugar on a cow pattie, but that don’t make it a doughnut.”

LUCK

THE REELS ARE TURNING AT THE ALL-NEW ROSIE’S GAMING EMPORIUM. MPORIUM. d lov ove. e. wee eek. k.

CO LO N I A L D OW N S R AC E T R AC K N E W K E N T, VA | R O S I E S G A M I N G . C O M 88-5 8 532 3 32

00

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019 7

UPCOMING EVENTS

04

24 2019

Prep softball: Patrick Henry at Atlee 6:00 p.m.

04

25 2019

Prep girls lacrosse: Lee-Davis at Patrick Henry 7:30 p.m.

| Youth, High School, College, Recreational & Professional

Men’s lacrosse clinches 4th seed in ODAC

By Rob Witham For the Hanover Local ASHLAND – In the postgame huddle, even before words were spoken by their head coach, Randolph-Macon men’s lacrosse players were saying, “Thirteen. Thirteen.”

A week after setting a program record for most wins in a season with 11, the Yellow Jackets made it 12, using an early scoring spurt and excellent defense to defeat Roanoke College 9-5 Saturday afternoon at Day Field.

The more striking statistic was that the victory was only the second for RandolphMacon over the Maroons in program history. The first victory? It took place on April 25, 1972: a 13-9 triumph when the Yellow Jacket program was just in its second year.

Coming off the heels of a 19-6 beatdown at the hands of Lynchburg the previous Wednesday night, it was imperative that head coach J.B. Sheridan’s squad look forward, and not behind, as the match had major Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship Tournament implications. By virtue of their win, Randolph-Macon (6-3, 12-4), overtook Roanoke for fourth place in the conference.

The match ended the regular season for the Maroons, meaning Randolph-Macon can

8

finish no worse than fourth in conference, assuring them a first-round home match on Day Field when the postseason opens on Tuesday, April 30.

“We didn’t have our best performance on Wednesday night,” Sheridan, in his ninth season in Ashland, said following the Saturday victory. “To be able to come back to work – something this group, and the seniors who’ve led us all year, has done is get back to work – they were focused, and that was on what’s next, and that see LACROSSE, pg. 9

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

Dave Lawrence/ The Local

Above, Lynchburg attacker Evan Lombardo (31) weaves a shot through the RandolphMacon defense for a goal in the Hornets’ 19-6 win over the Yellow Jackets Wednesday night. Left, the Yellow Jackets’ Brandon Smith fires away for an R-MC goal.

County track teams don’t let weather spoil week fifth in the shot put.

Alan Williams scored a second-place for Atlee’s boys in the high jump. Kameron Helmlinger finished third in the 1,600 and John Duegaw finished third in the pole vault.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The inclement weather that has plagued the scholastic spring sports season has proven a challenge for many teams as they have tried to get up to speed, but for the county’s track teams, it has in many cases bought time for athletes to recover and/ or develop.

For teams laden with younger, less experienced athletes, that time has been valuable, as was revealed in many performances at the Lee-Davis Invitational Saturday.

Not that the weather had no adverse impact last weekend. The invitational is normally a two-day meet, but severe weather in the region Friday night forced the holding of Friday’s events Saturday after that day’s regularly scheduled events were completed. Despite Saturday’s sunny skies, the wind wreaked havoc in some areas, such as on a talented pole vault field and on distance runners who, while finding the wind at their back on the front stretch of the track, had gusts of up to 30 miles per hour in their faces on the back stretch.

But, there was plenty to celebrate. Lee-Davis, Hanover and Atlee all had a number of topfive finishers at the event.

LACROSSE Continued from pg. 8

was Roanoke, and getting that twelfth win for these seniors is incredibly exciting.”

After experiencing Lynchburg score the first four goals of the match Wednesday, the Yellow Jackets seized the early advantage on the Maroons, scoring four unanswered in the first period, as

“Other than the wind, which blew 15 to 20 miles an hour all day with a few gusts that got a little higher than that, the meet ran really smooth,” said Lee-Davis head track and field coach Neil Mathews. “The sprinters loved it, having the wind at their back – because you have the wind at your back at Lee-Davis if you’re a sprinter – but the distance kids, they didn’t like it so much because of all the wind. But it was still a very competitive meet with a lot of really tight races.”

One of those was the girls 1,600-meter run in which Hanover’s Rachel Crytser finished second to Maggie Walker’s Mary Caroline Heinen. Heinen finished in 5:13.11, just .28 of a second ahead of Crytser.

Crytser also finished fourth in the 800.

Crytser’s teammates Kayvon Bagby had a third-place finish in the 100 hurdles. Makenzie Joiner finished fourth in the 400 dash and the Hawk girls’ 1,600 relay team likewise finished fourth. On the boys side,

Joél Bowers finished third in the 400 and the boys 1,600 relay team finished fourth.

Megan Mann led the LeeDavis girls with a win in the shot put and a third-place finish in the discus. Lauren Taylor finished third in the triple jump and Alyssa Rice third in the pole vault. The Confederate girls 3,200 relay team finished fifth. Isaac Grubbs earned a second-place finish in the pole vault for the Lee-Davis boys.

Jack Rice finished fifth in the 100 and Adam Soliman was

Patriots do well at Freeman RICHMOND – Patrick Henry had planned to participate in a weekend meet at Cosby, but the weather forecast encouraged the Patriots to focus on a mid-week meet at Douglas Freeman instead.

The redirected focus worked well, as a number of Patriots fared well – many improving upon personal bests in the competition held on Wednesday.

“We actually finished up really, really well,” said Patrick Henry head track and field coach Scott Brown. “I was really excited with a lot of the young kids taking a lot of steps forward. … A lot of the young basketball kids that have come out did really, really well. I’ve been real impressed, like, on the girls side with Logan Nuckols, who’s been a good addition to us.

“On the boys side, Jayden Mines, Camden Byrd and Link Hammerschmidt have stepped up. Some of the other kids who kept up throughout the fall and winter – Trevor Mason and those guys in the distance department – have done well.

Colin DiSesa (Hanover), Ryan Tiffey, Derek Marsilio and Andrew Tiffey each scored on assisted goals.

The ability to run the offense, and the passing game, has been critical to success in the offensive zone all season for Randolph-Macon.

“I thought Coach [Michael] Sullinger put together a great offensive plan, and we got the assisted goals that we really thought we could get to, and

that was when we were playing our best, using our teammates,” Sheridan noted.

He also blamed a stall offensively in the second period – when Roanoke finally scored and kept the deficit at four, down 6-2 at halftime – on a switch to a more one-on-one style of play.

Right out of the gate in the second half, however, the Tiffey brothers connected, as they have many times this season,

this time Andrew feeding older brother Ryan for his 28th goal of the year, just 34 seconds in for a 7-2 lead.

The Maroons answered with a more aggressive style of one-on-one defense, looking to negate DiSesa and others in order to disrupt the Yellow Jackets’ offensive flow.

It worked for a time as a pair of Roanoke goals made it 7-4 with a quarter remaining.

The Yellow Jackets slammed

the door shut early in the fourth on goals from DiSesa, also his 28th, and freshman Marsilio, one of several first-year players who’ve made an undeniable impact on this team. Chris Cerrina had nine saves in the victory. Ground balls were 36-19 in favor of the Yellow Jackets, who won 10-of-18 faceoffs.

The Maroons were without the ODAC’s leading scorer, Peter Lindley, for the second

Dave Lawrence/The Local

St. Christopher’s Elby Omohundro (left) and Patrick Henry’s Jeremiah Royall come down the stretch for a one-two finish, respectively, in the boys 300-meter hurdles in a track meet at Douglas Freeman Wednesday. Royall was also part of the Patriots’ winning 400 relay team.

Cedric Carter and Christian Berry have done well in the throw for us. So, yeah, we’re rounding out really well.”

Mason and Hammerschmidt both finished with first-place finishes, Mason in the 3,200-meter run and Hammerschmidt in the triple jump. Byrd, Hammerschmidt, Mines and Jeremiah Royall won the 400 relay for the Patriots.

Royall finished second in both the 110 and 300 hurdles, while Byrd and Hammerschmidt tied for second in the 100 dash – with Mines finishing fourth in the event.

Luke Taylor finished second in the 3,200. Mines added a third-place finish in the triple jump. Hammerschmidt, Byrd and Mines finished third, fourth and fifth, respectively, in the long jump, while Carter and Berry finished third and fourth, respectively, in the discus.

In the girls competition, Nuckols and Caroline Joyce finished second and third, respectively, in the 400 dash. Nuckols finished fourth in the long jump. Emily Morris finished second in the 3,200 and fifth in the 1,600. Sydney Miceli earned a fourth-place finish in the high jump and Kali Dennehy finished fifth in the 3,200.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

straight game.

Randolph-Macon now turns their attention to Senior Day Saturday at 4 p.m. when they host Virginia Wesleyan. It will be a chance to answer that chant of “Thirteen. Thirteen,” but, more important, it is an opportunity to gain momentum into the postseason, where the Yellow Jackets hope to make even more history.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

9

Solar power in schools on the horizon?

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND — Hanover County School Board members approved two adjustments to the 2019-2020 budget during the April 10 meeting.

A $491,000 shortfall in state funding prompted Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, to recommend the county’s withdrawal from the Math Science Innovation Center.

Participation in the regional STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) program was funded in this year’s original budget, but Gill said the shortfall required serious consideration of a program that has seen its share of changes in recent years.

In addition to the financial concerns, Gill said drastic cuts in funding for the program made it a model that no longer delivers the most bang for the buck for Hanover students.

Henrico and Chesterfield counties also have withdrawn from the regional center.

Gill said Hanover would withdraw from MSIC effective July 1 and confirmed the reasoning that prompted the decision.

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 7

at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. Take-outs will be available.

The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. This event helps support the club’s scholarship fund.

Cool Well Community will hold a Garage Sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 8201 Tavern Keepers Way in Mechanicsville.

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

10

“There were two major reasons for that. One is the budget shortfall in the General Assembly’s budget …,” Gill said. “In addition to that, the MSIC, largely due to the withdrawal of several other school divisions, has changed its model in a way we do feel would best serve Hanover County moving forward.”

The shortfall’s balance — about $60,000 — will be rectified by attrition and cost savings, according to school officials.

The board approved another budget adjustment regarding the track at Patick Henry High School.

Following a number of complaints from students and parents at the school, officials allotted $200,000 in the 2021 Capital Improvement Plan to fund resurfacing of the aged facility.

Unlike other Hanover high schools, the track at Patrick Henry is not located around the football field and does not meet VHSL (Virginia High School League) regulations.

Terry Stone, assistant superintendent of Finance, suggested the board transfer leftover funds from an Atlee High School HVAC project and resurface the track a year earlier than scheduled.

She told board members that, if approved, the move could result in the track being resurfaced by the beginning of school in the fall.

Board member John Axselle, Beaverdam District, said he was under the impression that the resurfacing would bring the track up to standards, but the new surface would not result in a certified competitive track.

“I thought the goal was to make it a competitive track,” Axselle said. “It’s the only track in the county that can’t have track meets. I thought our plan was to make it a track, not just replace it. My concern here is that is I spend $200,000 and still don’t have a track.

Are we being wise here?”

South Anna representative Sue Dibble noted that much more than the shape or surface would be required to make the track VHSL acceptable.

“It would cost about $1.5 million for that,” Dibble said, while noting that the track would be replaced when the school, on the list for replacement, was rebuilt.

The extensive track replacement was not included in the approved fiveyear financial plan.

“I’m not sure spending $1.5 to

$2 million is a wise decision knowing that we have earmarked Patrick Henry to be replaced,” Dibble said. “I don’t want to jeopardize the safety of our students now.”

Students and teachers have complained about the condition of the track at previous school board meetings, some relaying stories of twisted ankles and other injuries caused by the deteriorating surface.

“In my opinion, it’s dangerous the way it is,” Dibble said.

Henry District board member Marla Coleman agreed. “We’re talking about a short term need that we can rectify.”

The board approved the budget transfer that would move the project forward one year ahead of schedule by a unanimous vote.

During a school board workshop last month, the panel considered a presentation regarding the possibility of using solar panels at five Hanover schools.

“The board requested specific information, including a comprehensive approach across the school district,” Gill said.

The program relies on grant funding and is only available for schools that utilize Dominion Energy as their

provider.

“They visited five additional schools on March 26,” Stone said.

“They are planning to bring back a proposal based on the additional input they have at the May 14 meeting.”

Sun Tribe also will make a presentation at the Joint Education Committee’s April 25 meeting.

“What’s the cost to the taxpayer on this?” asked Cold Harbor representative Norman Sulser.

“We’ll get the final proposal, but, as they shared with us on March 11, it’s based on a net savings overall in energy costs. We do not have any capital expense associated with it.”

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.

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.

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 804-746-4734.

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.

Ongoing

Sundays

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.

Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover.

For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.

Second Tuesdays

Saturdays

Tuesdays

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 804-789-0536.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles

A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver

Thursdays

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

MICHAEL GILL Superintendent HCPS

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 804-675-4230.

2

LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

Business & Service Directory DRIVEWAYS -SEASON SPECIALLoad of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $265.

Screened Top Soil $250/ per load.

Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 804-400-9957

Education & Instruction ARTS & MUSIC PIANO LESSONS ALL LEVELS! Developing Bright Minds!

Call / Text (804) 402-2964

HAULING Junk Removal /Trimming Shrubs Available to trim shrubs & hedges along with cleaning junk from attics, basements, garages, hauling brush piles, & appliances. 804-514-2938

TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 8th day of May 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: CUP19-0327 Rio Carwash Applicant Jeff Small has applied for a conditional use permit in accordance with Sec. 21-101 (l) of the Ashland Town Code to construct and operate a carwash at 811 England St. The property is identified as GPIN 7880-20-2964 and is 2.13 acres in size. The property is zoned B-2, Highway Commercial, and has a future land use designation of Interstate Commercial.

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.

Recruitment INSTALLATION & REPAIR Commercial Service HVAC Technician Harris Mechanical Services is currently seeking Commercial Service HVAC Technician with 5+years experience.

Tradesman cards and certifications are a plus. Must have good driving record and pre-employment drug testing is required to be eligible for employment. $$ Sign on Bonus $$ ccarter@harrismechanical.com (804) 264-2229

Advertise with Ashland-Hanover Local Call 746-1235 to hear about upcoming advertising opportunities!

Announcements GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES Richmond Coin & Currency Show May 3-5, 2019 Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-3 ACCA Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave, Rich. 23227 Dealers buying, selling, & trading coins and currency, Free parking, admission, and appraisals www.richmondcoinclub.com Contact: Bill Scott 804-350-1140

HOME IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Custom Builder Hunter Purcell 804972-2215 www.Purcell Construction.Biz Historical Renovations ∂ Custom Homes built on your land ∂ Insurance Claims ∂ Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Roofing ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Tenant Build Outs ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels ∂ Handicap Ramps ∂ Termite Damage Rehab ∂ Free Est. ∂ Lic/Ins Res/Comm ∂ 36 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Dont Move....Improve!

LAWN CARE

TREE SERVICE

CVA MOWING SERVICE Affordable Rates! Free Estimates!

Call for the upcoming season!

Call 258-0212

PLUMBING Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Estimates.

804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!!

MC/VISA/Discover.

TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 8th day of May 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: ORD2019-03 Residential Monument Signs Ordinance 2019-03 proposes an amendment to Section 21-208 Signs Permitted of the Ashland Town Code to allow monument-type freestanding signs in residentially zoned districts.

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.

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019 11

Springtime Sounds with the Richmond Symphony at Randolph-Macon College Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Springtime Sounds with the Richmond Symphony: Copland, Spohr, and Schubert in the Metro Collection at RandolphMacon College will be presented at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

Audiencesa re invited to experience the personal connection of the power of live music in this intimate setting, featuring smaller scale, but no less inspiring, classical works.

Conducted by Chia-Hsuan Lin and featuring clarinetist David Lemelin, this concert makes for a perfect Sunday afternoon.

A native of Québec, Canada, Lemelin is currently principal clarinetist with the Richmond Symphony.

Before joining the Symphony, he was second/Eb clarinetist with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and also previously served a fouryear fellowship with the New World

Symphony in Miami Beach, where he had the opportunity to work with a wide array of renowned musicians and conductors.

In November 2011, Lemelin was a winner of the New World Symphony Concerto Competition and performed a concerto with the orchestra.

In addition, he has played with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal, and the Orchestre Symphonique de Sherbrooke.

He received his Master of Music from DePaul University in Chicago and his Bachelor of Music from McGill University in Montreal, both in Clarinet Performance. His main teachers include Larry Combs, Robert Crowley, and Nathalie DeGrâce.

Copland began composing “Music for the Theatre” in 1925 and initially called it “Incidental Music for an Imaginary Drama.” When he changed to the current title, Copland was careful to place a disclaimer in the score: “The composer had no play or literary idea in mind. The title simply

implies that at times this music has a quality which is suggestive of the theatre.”

In the piece, you can hear the budding nationalism that comes to fruition in Copland’s later works as he paved the way for a truly American “classical” music.

For the national element, Copland turned to jazz: “I was preoccupied with the idea of adding to the great history of serious music something with an American accent, and [jazz] was an easy way to be an American,” he said.

Schubert was one of those incredibly talented composers who started studying and writing music at an early age. By the time he was a teenager, he had already produced piano pieces, many songs, several string quartets, a symphony, and an opera.

Schubert began work on his “Symphony in C Major” when he was only 19.

Schubert idolized Beethoven and this symphony contains some of the drama and explosive jabs found in

Beethoven’s symphonies.

When Schubert wrote “Symphony in C major,” the music of Gioacchino Rossini was currently the rage in Vienna and Schubert modeled much of this music on Rossini’s light-hearted style. The only performance this symphony received during Schubert’s lifetime was during a Schubertiade.

When Spohr wrote his concerto for clarinet the instrument had only five keys. He admitted he didn’t know what he was doing, but successfully produced a time-honored piece in the classical music cannon.

Aside from the obvious virtuosic aspects of Spohr’s “Clarinet Concerto No. 1,” there are some unusual elements. It is in a minor key, and the orchestra plays a slow introduction.

The slow movement confines the accompaniment to just violins and cellos. In spite of the minor key, the third movement has a jaunty quality to it. Instead of ending with a technical flourish, there is a surprising and sudden fade to nothing.

Hanover Spirit of Volunteerisim celebration open to the public

April showers bring May flowers!

Sarah Suttles

Call today!

919907-01

Advertising Representative 775-4620 ssuttles@mechlocal.com

Advertise in April and your business will have more May sales!

12

Ashland-Hanover Local April 24, 2019

Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors and active military, and $10 for children and college students. Purchase tickets online at richmondsymphony.com or by calling 1-800-514-ETIX. A free pre-concert talk will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. in the Dollar Tree Community Room on the second floor of Brock Commons across from the Blackwell Auditorium.

This concert is sponsored by WCVE Community Idea Stations and Ralph Crosby.

Metro Collection Series 4, ChiaHsuan Lin, conductor and David Lemelin, clarinet COPLAND Music for the Theatre. I. Prologue, II. Dance, III. Interlude, IV. Burlesque, V. Epilogue, SPOHR Concerto for Clarinet No. 4 in E Minor, WoO 20, I. Allegro vivace, II. Larghetto, III. Rondo al espagnol, David Lemelin, clarinet, SCHUBERT Symphony No. 6 in C Major, D. 589, I. Adagio; Allegro, II. Andante, III. Scherzo: Presto – Più lento and IV. Allegro moderato.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Tom Haynie

Advertising Representative 775-4627 thaynie@mechlocal.com

HANOVER -- The community is invited to join Hanover County in celebrating the compassion and kindness that neighbors and volunteers so generously share with others.

Hanover’s annual Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration will get underway at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at Hanover High School Auditorium. It is presented free of charge.

The event is a gathering for all volunteers who have shared their time and talents either informally or within various organizations, schools, faith community, civic clubs, youth groups and county programs serving Hanover and beyond.

This also will be an opportunity for Hanover County Board

of Supervisors to express appreciation for all our “everyday heroes”; to acknowledge this year’s 37 Spirit of Volunteerism award nominees and to announce the 2019 award recipients.

Guests will enjoy performances by the Hanover Concert Band, the Hanover High School String Orchestra and Hanover High School Jazz Ensemble, in addition to other special guests.

After the program, a light reception will follow.

This year’s guest host is Andrew Freiden, NBC 12 meteorologist.

Although free to attend, RSVPs are encouraged.

To RSVP, visit www.

HanoverVolunteers.org or call 804-365-4300. Deadline for the public to RSVP is Wednesday, May 1.