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Station platform improvements on track

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

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SHLAND – During the Tuesday, May 7, regular meeting, Ashland Town Council unanimously approved a contract with Amtrak, clearing the way for a $3 million improvement project upgrading platforms on both sides of the track at the Ashland Train Station.

The improvements will provide ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility in both directions and upgrade landscaping surrounding the station.

Negotiations with Amtrak regarding the project began in 2017, and Town Manager Joshua Farrar told council members a design plan was approved last year.

Farrar also outlined a process where town officials became aware of a requirement that would have required costs for the project be absorbed by the locality. Through negotiations, Amtrak eventually agreed to foot the bill. The town will spend $25,000 on enhanced landscaping, a project already contained in the approved budget.

If the deal currently outlined failed to gain

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Investigator Matthew Hileman was honored for his 30 years of service to the Ashland Police Department during the May 7 Ashland Town Council meeting.

Police Chief Doug Goodman praised Hileman’s tenure. Shown applauding the recently retired Hileman in the background are, from left, Dan McGraw, council member, and Vice Mayor John Hodges.

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council approval, it was unclear of Amtrak’s agreement to pay would still be valid, and the town could have been responsible for the costs of the project.

Council’s main concern regarding the project centered on the disruption to area businesses associated with the project; and the town’s limited impact as the construction progresses.

Farrar said the project will be managed

by Amtrak, and contracts have already been awarded for the project. He said the town’s role will be “an advocate for those businesses.”

Town officials will coordinate with the contractor to minimize disruption to special events and ensure accessibility to businesses is not impeded.

Farrar said he expects few street closings due to the project, but there will be inconvenience during the 14- to 18-month project. Construction is expected to begin in May or June.

In other matters, Police Chief Doug Goodman recognized Investigator see TRAIN, pg. 5

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Lambert: teaching has ‘got to be a calling, your passion’

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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SHLAND – Mara Lambert, Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year, told a nephew that teaching has “got to be a calling for you; it’s got to be what your passion is; and you’ve got to know you’re not going to be a millionaire doing it. You’ll be doing it because your heart and soul are telling you to do it.”

That conversation took place during the Christmas holidays when Nicholas told her that “I’ve changed my degree – I’m going to be a teacher.” That’s when the instructional technology

resource teacher at Liberty Middle School in Ashland said, “You might make a difference like someone did in your life.” Like nursing, you’ve got to have that spark ad passion for it.”

After 23 years in education, Mara still has that spark and passion for her students and colleagues.

As the county’s Teacher of the Year, she advances to compete for the 2020 Region I Superintendents’ Teacher of the Year award.

She said the recognition “means the world to me. It’s very hard to answer that question: What would an award like this mean to anybody? It’s not something I ever thought of for myself.”

“I do the best that I can every day for my students,” she added. “It’s not that I ever really looked for it [the see TEACHER, pg. 4

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A resolution celebrating Randolph-Macon College’s 150 years in Ashland was presented to Bob Lindgren, president, on Tuesday, May 7, by Sen. McClellan, D-9; Del. Debra Rodman, D-73; and Buddy Fowler, R-55. Mayor Steven Trivett, Vice Mayor John Hodges, Kathy Abbott and George Spagna of Ashland Town Council joined in the special occasion. Town Manager Joshua Farrar also attended. The group gathered in Lindgren’s office in Peele Hall. Shown are, from left, Spagna, Abbott, Trivett, Rodman, Lindgren, McClellan, Fowler and Hodges.

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HANOVER -Mechanicsville Baptist Church was filled with nearly 250 of Hanover County’s seniors, volunteers and service representatives during its Fourth Annual “Finding Value in Your Prime� active aging event on Thursday, April 11.

Representatives from 30 local adult service and resource providers shared information to empower seniors to maintain as much independence as possible.

Attendees heard presentations on the history and importance of adult vaccinations as well as introductions to several county sponsored services available for older adults.

The county also recognized some of its “power seniors� during the event. Power seniors are county residents 90 years of age or older.

Sean Davis, Wayne Hazzard and Canova Peterson of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor joined the power seniors for a boxed lunch catered by the church.

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May 18 is Park Day Photo submitted by Tom Harris

Canova Peterson, second from left, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors; is shown with power senior Eunice Bowles, 92; Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor, and power senior Vera West, 91, at the “Finding Value in Your Prime� event on April 11.

Six of these seniors attended with the oldest being Roswell Jones, 103 years old, and Lillian Duke, 101 years old.

Hanover County hopes to continue recognizing power seniors at future active aging events.

If you are a power senior and would like to be recognized at next year’s event, you are invited to call the Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300 and give them

your information. “Finding Value in Your Prime� was made possible by the volunteers from the Hanover Council on Aging, HanoverAshland Triad, Hanover AARP and Mechanicsville AARP, staff from Hanover County Community Resources and Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

This year’s event sponsors were CareMore, Covenant Woods and Virginia Premier.

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HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner of the Pamunkey Regional Library has released the list of programs scheduled for the rest of the month at Ashland-area libraries.

She also noted that all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Richard S. Gillis Jr./ Ashland Branch Library Stitchin’ Time! – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 20.

Grab your needles, yarn, and patterns and join in on fun conversation and stitching at the drop-in fiber crafts group. From knitters to crossstitchers, crocheters to handsewers, all are welcome. For more information, call 804798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave.

Flexible Strength Class – 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16 and 30. Looking to have more energy? Want to feel stronger? Then join in on a gentle resistance class.

Participants will perform 8 to 10 strength exercises followed by a 10-minute stretching routine. All abilities are welcome. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Ashland Chess Academy – 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May see LIBRARY, pg. 3

DOSWELL – Volunteers are invited to take part in the maintenance and restoration of the North Anna Battlefield Park at 11576 Verdon Rd. in Doswell.

People from across the country will come to the Hanover County Park Day event, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18. The park is about three miles west of U.S. 1.

Sponsored by the American Battlefield Trust, the Parks and Recreation Department will assist volunteers with trash pick-up, trail maintenance and general cleaning within the park.

Volunteers will be provided with gloves, trash bags and other tools as necessary.

This national event has been held for the past 23 years and takes place at sites across 32 states.

The American Battlefield Trust is a national nonprofit land preservation organization devoted to the protection of America’s hallowed battlegrounds.

The first 10 volunteers to RSVP and participate in Park Day will receive a t-shirt.

To RSVP, go to parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov or call 804-365-7150.

Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

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

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

Breaking and entering at night with the intent to commit a felony was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Withholding construction funds with the intent to defraud was reported in the 10200 block of Scots Landing Road, Mechanicsville.

Victim injured in a malicious assault was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8200 block of Christopher Paul Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6800 block of Pimlico Drive, Mechanicsville.

Burning or destroying occupied dwelling was

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16, 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. Must Love Words – 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join in on constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing. For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. Computer Basics Class – 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. Find out about the parts of

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7700 block of Stand Circle, Mechanicsville.

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Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6000 block of Green Haven Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 6000 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire or medical was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Uttering was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I

Brandishing a firearm was

a computer, learn how to use a mouse, explore and search the internet, and create and save documents with Microsoft Word 2010. For more information, call 804-798-4072, visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. or go to the online calendar to sign up for this class.

Teen Game Night – 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, for ages 11 to 18. Play your favorite board or Wii game.

Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

For more information, call 804798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave.

Cochrane Rockville Branch Library LEGOs! – 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturday, May 18, for ages 5 to 12. Use your engineering skills to create a LEGO design all your own. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library. For more information, call 804-749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. Read 2 Rover – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 20.

Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to therapy dogs. Call or visit the library for more information or to register for the program. For more information, call 804-7493146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. Carolyn Garner may be contacted at cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org or 804-746-3176.

April 14

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16300 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 5500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

monument, was reported in the 11300 block of Rosemont Drive, Rockville.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 8000 block of St. Paul’s Church Road, Hanover.

False statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 8300 block of Oxfordshire Place, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Elm Tree Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8200 block of Peaks Road, Hanover.

Destruction of property,

Profane, threatening language over public airway was reported in the 13200 block of Depot Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 11400 block of Franklin Hills Drive, Rockville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6500 block of Confederate Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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Ongoing Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented 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 804-5122621.

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.

Sundays 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.

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honor], but it’s completely overwhelming me.”

Mara did say,” I am proud of myself, overjoyed, flattered and very humbled.”

When the Pittsburgh native headed to California University of Pennsylvania, she said she was advised to add elementary education to be more marketable so that I could work in the schools and didn’t just have to work in hospitals or nursing homes.”

“I just loved them,” she said of her education courses. “It was something I always looked for.”

She received an English as a Second Language certification from Penn State.

Her first venture into employment in education was in Madison, Virginia, where she worked as a speech pathologist and audiologist with

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For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804249-1845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

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 is the Post commander.

He can be contacted at 804-746-4734.

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.

preschoolers and kindergartners. “I talked to my principal [Bob Hefferan] and told him, ‘I know you have a second grade class open,’ and he gave me that opportunity. The classes I took in college made me realize the classroom is where I wanted to be.”

She started working in Madison in 1996 and, thanks to the support and guidance of Hefferan and Lynn Forester, the special education supervisor, she decided to take “the risk to do what I was really good at.” She attributes that move to the encouragement of Hefferan and Forester.

“I had noticed that kindergartners were really having a hard time in the classroom with me as their teacher,” noting that schools “don’t teach listening skills anymore.”

She then started teaching activities in every first and second grade class. “I saw an

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McLEAN, Mary Owen Van Hoose, 100, of Ashland, Va., passed away on May 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Dr. James H. McLean, who died in 2013. She is survived by her three children, James H. McLean Jr. (Lorena), Donald M. McLean (Judy) and Janet McLean. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Lauren (Rollin) Sterritt.

She McLEAN was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ashland. Mary was born on October 20, 1918, in Cuba, Ala., to Alfred and Flora Van Hoose, and she was the oldest of four children. She attended Judson College and graduated from Livingston State Teachers College, both in Alabama. She and James were married in 1942 while he was stationed

increase in attention with students in the classroom.” It was then that Mara knew that she “enjoyed being with these kids at this level. They [Hefferan and Forester] encouraged me to make that transition from speech to the classroom. The two of them have been my biggest cheerleaders.”

Mara left Madison after five years when her husband Mark’s job took them to Philadelphia for 16 years. “He’s originally from Bethlehem north of Philadelphia,” she said. “Then his job brought us to Virginia again. I have been in Hanover for three, all at Liberty.”

Her first year within the HCPS district had her going between Patrick Henry High School and neighboring Liberty Middle.

In her position as an instructional technology resource teacher, Mara said, “Everybody in the building

with the U.S. Navy in San Diego, Calif.

A longtime teacher, Mary began her teaching career in Coffeeville, Ala., during WWII. She later received her master's degree in deaf education from the University of Tennessee and began a career for a number of years teaching deaf children in several counties in east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Mary was active in various churches throughout the southeast, involved in numerous projects and missions, as well as teaching. She worked tirelessly with the Dover Baptist Association to mentor and spread its ministries throughout Virginia. Mary loved writing poetry, and often crafted a specific poem to fit the needs of friends and family members. The family received friends on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Ashland, 800 Thompson St., Ashland, Va. 23005. Services began at 12 p.m., with interment following in Signal Hill Memorial Park in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Baptist Church of Ashland.

are my students. I an adult educator; I work with all adults to help them learn tech creatively and tied into their content area. I go into a classroom to provide hands-on support. I teach all subjects at all grades level with the teachers.”

A highlight in her career has been seeing students she had in the first grade loop around through the middle school years to their high school graduation. “That was one of the best experiences for me. I literally saw them grow up and it’s amazing. I keep in contact with a lot of my kids from Pennsylvania.”

As for what her future may hold in education, the mother of two said, “It’s funny how your priorities change when you have children, and I thought at one point I’ll go into curriculum and instruction. When I fell into tech-

nology I just found a groove that I was good at and I really enjoyed doing.”

In a modest tone, Mara talked about a first year teacher who told her “You’ve made such a difference for me -you don’t realize the difference you’re making at Liberty.”

When Mara was named Teacher of the Year, that teacher asked her, “Do you believe me now?”

“Being recognized in this way is such an honor and blessing. I want to thank everyone, especially my family, my colleagues (past and present), and all of my many students over the years who have played an important role in my career,” she said. “This would not have been possible without them. I also want to thank the teachers and students at Liberty Middle School, as well as Hanover’s incredible ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher)

Ladies Auxiliary to distribute poppies May 17 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN -- The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 244 in Glen Allen will be distributing poppies from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant at 10075 Jeb Stuart Pkwy. in Glen Allen.

Members of the community are encouraged to stop by and get a poppy in honor and remembrance of military veterans. They also are reminded to wear the poppy on May 24, which is National Poppy Day.

team, all of whom hold a special place in my heart as we continue to grow and learn together.”

Donald Latham, LMS principal, said, “Mrs. Lambert exudes a sense of passion for what she does that spreads to teachers and students every day. She has an ability to inspire and lift teachers and students to try new things in the ever-changing world of technology.”

The school division employs about 1,400 teachers.

Each year, the division selects one teacher for this distinguished award who is actively and meaningfully involved in the school and community and can serve as a role model and ambassador for teachers in the division.

Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer, contributed to this article.

McManus inducted into Ashland Kiwanis Club ASHLAND – James T. “Mac�

McManus recently became the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Ashland during a dinner meeting in Estes Hall on the campus of Randolph-Macon College in Ashland.

George Smith, club president, and PJ Edmonds, immediate past president, inducted McManus into the service organization.

McManus is co-owner of Mac’s Service Center at 308 England St. in Ashland.

Edmonds is his sponsor.

The Kiwanis Club intends to add additional new members this year as it continues to seek men and women from the region who share its commitment to serving children and their communities.

The Kiwanis Club of Ashland was established in 1923 and has been providing

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Matthew Hileman’s 30 years of service with the department prior to his retirement last month.

The veteran officer was named Officer of the Year in 2002 and received more than 75 citizens commendations among numerous other awards during his three-decade career. “I will tell you during my tenure here, there has been no better advocate for a victim of a crime,� Goodman said as he recognized Hileman. “There’s also been no better advisor to me. He will always have my gratitude.�

Apparently, Ashland’s mystique is gaining worldwide attention thanks to a recent visit by an Italian train enthusiast.

While in Ashland, Sergio Vadora established friendships with local residents, including Caroline Coronado.

When he returned to Italy,

Photo submitted by Edwin R. Hutchinson

Mac McManus, center, recently became the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. Mac's Service Center is now a corporate member, and McManus is its designated member.

Taking part in the induction ceremony were, from left, PJ Edmonds, left, his sponsor, and George Smith, club president.

community service to Ashland, Hanover and adjacent communities for more than 96 years.

The Kiwanis motto is “serving the children of the world.�

Kiwanis International includes 8,400 clubs with more than 270,000 members in 96 nations.

Last year, Kiwanis clubs donated more than $100 million

he wrote an article about his experience in Ashland and its train history and it was published in Mondo Ferroviario, and Coronado shared a copy of the magazine at last week’s meeting.

In other matters, Carter Park Pool is quickly approaching completion in readiness for its Saturday (May 25) before Memorial Day opening.

Farrar told council members the pool is looking great and ready for an exciting summer season. The fully renovated facility will feature numerous aquatic programs in conjunction with the local YMCA and opening day is a free swim day for everyone.

Memberships are available and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

The final community meeting of this series is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Ashland Library. Council members urged residents to

become involved and voice concerns important to their neighborhoods. “We invite citizens to come out and express whatever is on their minds,� Mayor Steve Trivett said.

Council also approved a Robinson Street sidewalk and walkway project that should improve pedestrian access to the Ashland Theatre and other areas. The project is expected to cost no more than $50,000.

Council also passed an employees’ longevity program designed to assist the town in retaining employees with multiple years of experience and addressing the problem of salary compression. Farrar suggested a first step in that program would be rewarding employees with 25 years of service with a 4% salary increase.

Council unanimously approved the employee longevity program.

and almost 6 million volunteer hours for community service projects.

The Ashland club actively sponsors Key Clubs at four area high schools (Glen Allen, Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry), the CKI Club at Randolph-Macon College and the Ashland Aktion Club (for Hanover adults with disabilities).

The club also has a Reading Mentors program at Henry Clay Elementary School and a Perfect Attendance Program for students at four area elementary schools.

The club provides scholarships for qualifying graduating Key Club seniors each year.

Club service activities include Ashland’s annual Olde Time Holiday Parade, volunteers for Ashland’s Train Day and Strawberry Faire, as well as installation of playground equipment at Pufferbelly Park in Ashland.

Photo submitted by Tim Menzies

Mechanicsville native Tim Menzies will debut his new album, “His Name Is Jesus,� at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Ashland Theatre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Menzies is a Grammy-nominated Nashville-based songwriter. Tickets for Saturday’s performance are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at Ashlandtheatre. org or Broadberry Entertainment at 2729 W. Broad St. in Richmond.

Tickets also will be available May 18 only at the Ashland Theatre Box Office.

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County woman shares struggle with breast cancer (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Kelly Williams of Montpelier. She said she wrote the letter to address her struggle with Stage IV breast cancer.)

I have Stage IV (metastatic) breast

cancer -- also known as MBC. There is no cure for MBC; oncologists keep patients alive until the disease eventually takes their lives.

Basically, I will die of breast cancer; it might be today, it might be in 10 years -- but it will come eventually.

My oncologist gave me the grim statistics: For metastatic breast cancer patients, 20% will live 5 years; only 10% will live 20 years. The only thing

I could do when diagnosed is to take one step at a time and hope I was part of the 10%.

Unfortunately, only around 7% of research dollars goes to study cures for MBC. The number fluctuates but it’s small nonetheless. Researchers use tissues for their samples of people with early-stage disease, not those with MBC. The issue is that 116 people will die

of MBC every day and 115,000 will be diagnosed with it.

After my oncologist’s visit the first time, I looked on the internet for some type of support group but couldn’t find one in my area (Richmond). My oncologist offered one but it was open to all cancer patients, not just those with MBC. I didn’t really find much information on MBC online but I did

OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

School used to be considered a very safe place

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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remember when the biggest concern about going to school was writing a term paper or essay on Sunday night because it was due Monday morning. Well, that all changed in 1999 when two seniors at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, gunned down 12 students and a teacher.

I was four months into the editor’s position at a daily newspaper in southwestern West Virginia when the massacre occurred. Being new to the job my schedule was all over the place as I was settling in and working with the staff. I wasn’t scheduled to work on April 22, 1999, when the news broke about the shootings.

But, when you’re the editor, you become

involved in significant news events regardless of where you are or what you’re doing. By phone, assignments were being doled out in pursuit of this unthinkable story.

Despite being in a state of shock, school districts across the country started taking precautions. Sadly, those efforts haven’t slowed the number of school and college/university shootings.

My heart ached for the family of Riley Howell, who sacrificed his life for his fellow students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on April 30. If there ever was a hero, it was Howell.

Parents and guardians of Hanover County Public Schools students should appreciate Col. David R. Hines and the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office for placing resource officers in as many schools as possible. They are certainly an addi-

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tional measure of security for those precious children in their classrooms.

There is no comprehending the evil that stirs within someone who can randomly walk into a school and start shooting. And where are children on the radar of their parents? How involved are they with what their students are doing before, during and after school?

I pray the day returns when sending your child off to school isn’t a major worry. I can’t imagine the fear some parents experience when they watch their child step onto a school bus to start another day of learning.

The hope is that the day returns when there’s a special kind of excitement for students and parents as a new school day arrives -- and the idea of someone bringing weapons is left to history.

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come across an organization whose focus is breast cancer, especially MBC: Living Beyond Breast Cancer (lbbc.org) a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania. They offer information and support for those with MBC. Each year they hold a major conference on MBC in April where they have keynote speakers who talk about the latest research on MBC and what is being done to find a cure. I attended this year’s conference where the keynote doctor did give me some hope: there are clinical trials whose focus is on MBC. LBBC reaches 500,000 people each year for their advocacy efforts. Charity Navigator Organization, which rates charities, has given LBBC a four-star rating 14 years in a row.

LBBC has tailored programs to help specific groups of breast cancer patients: women under 45, MBC patients, triple negative patients and men. They offer conferences, webinars, Twitter chats, newsletters, guides and an 800 helpline (888-753-5222).

I became interested in the organization, not just as an MBC patient, but as a volunteer. It gives me the chance to feel like I’m doing something about this awful disease; I’m trying to do my part.

I was diagnosed originally with MBC in November of 2015. It had metastasized (spread) to my bones too. My entire skeleton had lesions on it. Not only was there a tumor in my breast to worry about, there also were my bones at issue.

Since then I’ve been on two courses of treatment that didn’t work; by October of 2016, my oncologist put me on the regimen I’m on now. I have been stable with no spread of the disease since then. It’s been over two years. Boy, do I feel lucky.

To those who have been diagnosed with MBC, know that you don’t have to go through it alone; there is information and support out there for you.

And there is hope. And know that there are others out there praying for you."

Kelly Williams Montpelier

Patrick Henry runs out of time in loss at Atlee

responded, as Bernardini again took a walk and turned it into a run, moving to second on a passed ball, then scoring on a Carsen Sanders double to center to give Atlee breathing room at 4-2.

“Carsen’s first two at-bats, she was struggling a little bit, wasn’t producing like she felt she should. That third at-bat she stays nice and calm, and drives

that run in,” McIntyre added.

“It’s deflating when they get that rally, but we come back and can match that.”

The Raiders added a final insurance run in the sixth with Brown scoring on a wild pitch.

Then Hammock, a sophomore, finished the job, fanning a pair of Patriots in the sixth, and getting around a walk in the seventh to retire Patrick Henry for

the victory.

“I worry about the next pitch,” Hammock said, recalling the Patriots rally. “There’s nothing I can do about it, it already happened. I worry about what’s next and try to stop it from happening again.”

Hammock finished with nine strikeouts, throwing 70 of 110 pitches for strikes. Patrick Henry pitcher Riley Dull, also a sophomore, fanned seven while throwing 65 of her 98 pitches in the zone. There’s little doubt there will more chapters to the narrative of this pitching duel, including on May 10 when the Patriots will welcome Atlee to Ashland for the rematch.

The schedule down the stretch will force Patrick Henry to get mentally tough in a hurry.

The Patriots host Glen Allen Wednesday, followed by a trip to unbeaten Hanover Friday.

Both games with Lee-Davis, thanks to Mother Nature, will now occur on May 15th and 17th to end the regular season.

“Preparing for what the pitchers throw, we’ll attack that in practice. We’ll attack the mental side of the at-bat, having to plan and focus,” LeStourgeon said.

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

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season, adding to the record for most wins in a season in program history. Entering 2019, that record was 10.

It took eight minutes for the Yellow Jackets (7-3, 13-4) to fire up the offense, as Colin DiSesa (Hanover) fed senior Ty Anderson for a goal at 6:49 in the first period, kick starting a 4-0 run over the next two and a half minutes.

Up 5-1 after one, RandolphMacon put up six unanswered goals and led 11-1 at the half, an appropriate offensive output given that 11 seniors were hon-

ored just before play began.

DiSesa ended the afternoon with five goals and two assists, while Anderson netted four goals, and Ryan Tiffey added a pair of goals and two assists. Senior defender Tanner McClelland scored his first career goal with 5:57 remaining, sending the Yellow Jacket crowd onto their feet.

Randolph-Macon hosted Roanoke in an ODAC quarterfinal Tuesday night after this edition went to press.

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

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – While there is no quit in Patrick Henry softball, some nights you simply run out of time.

Wednesday at county rival Atlee, after watching the Raiders pounce for an early 3-0 lead, the Patriots regrouped, quelled the early Atlee fire, and seized on a window of opportunity to draw within a run. But the Raiders added key insurance runs late, counting on the pitching performance of Kara Hammock to take a 5-2 victory.

The loss moved Patrick Henry to 8-2 at the midway point of the regular season. “[The Raiders] put the pressure on. They hit the ball hard all game,” said Patriot head coach Lance LeStourgeon. “We weren’t ready to start the game, gave up that three spot, then we battled back, putting all of our energy into it. We talk about the mental side all the time.

There is a learning curve and, at some point, you either get it, or you don’t.”

Kelly Ayer led off the Atlee first inning with a triple. Alyssa Bernardini drew a walk, then stole second base. Savannah Nash’s single brought home

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Atlee’s Danielle Brown comes home on a wild pitch in the sixth inning as Patrick Henry catcher Saxon Radcliffe looks on in the Raiders’ 5-2 win over the visiting Patriots Wednesday night.

both runners for a 2-0 lead.

A two-out single by Danielle Brown plated Nash for the third Atlee run.

Hammock collected a pair of strikeouts in both the second and third innings, each time stranding a Patriot base runner. It would be the fifth inning when Patrick Henry bounced back. Lauren Ely led off with a double to center, then, one

out later, Autumn Slemaker sent a blooper down the right field line, falling in between two Atlee players just inside the line.

The ball took a wicked turn towards the fence, and a throwing error allowed Slemaker to come home. The Raider lead was just one.

Perhaps the biggest moment of the game was in the home half of that inning when the Raiders

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RandolphMacon attacker Ryan Tiffey (27) fires a shot through the Virginia Wesleyan defense for a goal in the second quarter of the Yellow Jackets’ 19-2 win over the visiting Marlins Saturday.

seal off my girl and get the ball around the goalie.”

The Class of 2019 has a final mountain to finally climb: winning the ODAC title. They are, again, two wins away beginning with the semifinal on Saturday.

Hoping to join them in Lexington is men’s lacrosse, who turned their Senior Day into a celebration in a 19-2 rout of Virginia Wesleyan, the Yellow Jackets’ 13 win of the

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Remembering Nick Liberante, 1949-2019

Commentary by Dave Lawrence

The image at left is one of my favorites of all of Nick’s work for the Mechanicsville Local. It shows Patrick Henry placekicker Aaron Martinez getting mobbed by by teammates Jordyn Roth and Justin McCowan after Martinez kicked an extra point that turned out to be the game winner in the Patriots’ 7-6 victory over ninth-ranked Henrico on Sep. 23, 2016.

Below, Nick’s advanced novel students conspire to haul him out of his classroom — not that he minded (courtesy of Scott Jackson). Bottom right, Nick tries and fails to hide behind a stack of dictionaries (courtesy of Rob Witham). Top right, Nick took this portrait of Sam Rogers at Rogers’ last home game at Virginia Tech.

Above, action and reaction as Lee-Davis tight end Jalen Hargrove catches a 47-yard touchdown pass while one of his teammates celebrates.

Nick Liberante — Mr. Lib to many of his former students — is no longer with us in body, but he left a lasting legacy in terms of the impact he had on everyone blessed enough to know him. And then there are the photos by him and of him ...

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASHLAND TOWN COUNCIL Please take notice that on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM, the Ashland Town Council will conduct public hearings at Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia on the following: PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Town of Ashland, Virginia proposes to increase property tax levies.

1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by 1.83%.

2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.098 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the “lowered tax rate.”

3. Effective Rate Increase: The Town of Ashland proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.10 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.002 per $100, or 2.0 percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.” Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage.

4. Proposed Total Budget Decrease: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the Town of Ashland will decrease by 17.7 percent.

The purpose of this public hearing is to receive input and all interested persons are encouraged to attend and express their views. Written comments may be submitted to Matthew Reynal, Clerk of Council, via email at Mreynal@ ashlandva.gov or through regular mail to Clerk of Council, Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements may be made.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 21st day of May 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may take action: ORD2019-01 Home Occupations (formally Lower, Brad) Ordinance 2019-01 proposes to amend Section 21265 (d), Home Occupations, of the Ashland Town Code allowing for more than one visitation per day by clients or customers.

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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HANOVER COUNTY 2019 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE FIRST HALF Due June 5, 2019 Notice is herewith given that all first half 2019 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before June 5, 2019. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to https://taxes.hanovercounty.gov to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2019; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2019, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2019, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you.

If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s Office. For questions, phone 804-365-6128 or 804-730-6128.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing on the appointment of a school board member for the Beaverdam and Henry Magisterial Districts, in accordance with Section 22.1-29.1 of the Code of Virginia.

All persons desiring to nominate or support candidates for this position may appear at the above time and place.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS C-8-18(c), RIVERSTONE PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and M-1(c), Limited Industrial District with conditions, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 8715-24-8306, 8715-13-6965, 8715-14-4383, 8715-13-0924, 8715-13-8369, 8715-34-3128, 8715-34-6955, 8715-35-3220, 8715-25-7106, 8715-24-3300, 8715-255033 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 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-15-18, ONEENERGY DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a solar power facility on GPINs 8757-62-1191 and 8756-49-8757, consisting of approximately 226 acres (CUP area limited to 145.48 acres), zoned A-1, Agricultural District with conditions, and located on the north and south line of River Road (State Route 605) approximately 0.37 miles west of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE-3-19, SAGLE JONES PURCELL, ET AL. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPIN 7812-72-7434, consisting of approximately 37.59 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District (location of the proposed contractor’s equipment storage yard), and B-2, Community Business District, located on south line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 1,000 feet east of Woodman Hall Road (State Route 674). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna ORDINANCE OF VACATION OV-6-19, GIBSON WRIGHT (NORTHLAKE, SECTION 5, BLOCK B AMENDMENT) Request(s) an Ordinance of Vacation in accordance with Section 15.2-2272, Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, in order to vacate a note stating “Variable width right-of-way dedicated to Hanover County,” on GPIN 7788-29-5157, located on the south line of North Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) approximately 675 feet east of its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1), as shown on the plat titled, “Northlake, Section 5, Block B Amendment,” prepared by Jennings Stephenson P.C., recorded November 3, 2010, in Plat Book 40, Page 150 in the Office of the Clerk of the Hanover County Circuit Court.

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

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COUNTY OF HANOVER, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN (FY 2020-25) AND CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (FY 20) The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Section 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following resolution being proposed for adoption:

IMPORTANT DEADLINES & DATES FOR THE

June 11, 2019 Primary Elections IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING NOW AVAILABLE! If you qualify to vote by absentee, ballots are now available in the Voter Registration office in the Wickham building at the County Complex Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm & Saturday, June 8th from 8am to 4pm.

RESOLUTION VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN (FY 2020-25) AND CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (FY 20)

You may now apply online for an Absentee Ballot at www.vote.virginia.gov

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE SECONDARY SIXYEAR PLAN (FY 2020-25) AND CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (FY 20) AND TO FORWARD A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAN TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIION. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed FY 2020-25 Secondary Six-Year Plan and FY 20 Secondary Construction Budget for Hanover County. Copies of the proposed Plan and Budget and related information may be reviewed at the office of the County Administrator, Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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Last day to register or make changes to your voter registration

Tuesday, June 4

Last day to request an Absentee Ballot by mail/fax

Monday, June 6

Officer of Elections – Schools of Election Training held at the County’s Administration Bldg. Board Room at 2:30pm and again 6:30pm.

Saturday, June 8

Registrar office opens 8am-4pm for Last Day of In-Person Absentee Voting

Monday, June 10

2pm cut off for voting an Emergency Ballot at the Registrar office

Tuesday, June 11

Polls open at 6am and close at 7pm

Wednesday, June 12 Election Canvass at 1pm in the Wickham Bldg room 119 of the County Complex

All projects in the Secondary Six-Year Plan that are eligible for federal funds will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia will obligate federal transportation funds.

You may register to vote or update your registration online at www.vote.virginia.gov.

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All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place. Persons requiring special assistance to participate in this hearing should contact Hanover County at (804) 365-6176.

Monday, May 27

To check your voter status or polling place visit www.vote.virginia.gov or contact the Hanover County Director of Elections | General Registrar (804) 365-6080