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OPINION Advice remains the same: Go to the polls PAGE

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Vol. 4 No. 38 | Richmond Suburban News | June 5, 2019

Paul Cash seeks Cold Harbor seat

Dolan, Earls lead L-DHS class as valedictorian and salutatorian

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ECHANICSVILLE – Virginia Dolan and Alex C. Earls are leading the 2019 Class of Lee-

Lee-Davis 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 15 E.J. Wade Arena Stuart Siegel Center VCU 1200 W. Broad St. Richmond

Davis High School as valedictorian and salutatorian with grade point averages of 4.76 and 4.667, respectively.

VIRGINIA DOLAN

ALEX EARLS

Valedictorian

Salutatorian

Photo courtesy of The Studio RVA (formerly Studio FBJ)

Photo courtesy of Candid Color Photography

Virginia is the daughter of

Kevin and Darlene Dolan of

Mechanicsville.

At Lee-Davis, she has been a member of the Key Club since her freshman year.

She served as secretary of the Key Club during her sophomore and junior years and as vice president her senior year.

Virginia has been a Beta Club member since her sophomore year, a National Honor Society member during her junior and senior years, a Tri-M member since she was a sophomore, and a Tri-M Orchestra representative in her junior and senior years.

She has been a member of the lacrosse team since she was a freshman. She was see LEE-DAVIS, pg. 2

‘New’ Ashland Theatre honored for preservation

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND — History, pride, tradition, continuity, and vision are among the special ingredients in the fabric woven together to create the Town of Ashland.

Appreciating and preserving the past is as imperative as the forward-thinking needed to sustain a town that has pro-

duced generations of memorable citizens.

The late Art McKinney is counted as one of those noteworthy residents. He bought the former D.B. Cox Department Store along the railroad tracks in the downtown, transforming the location to house both his engineering firm and The Ironhorse Restaurant.

Rob Witham for The Local

Celebrating the presentation of the Art McKinney Historic Preservation Stewardship Award on Thursday were, from left, Betsy Hodges, Ashland Museum; Clark Mercer, Ashland Theatre Foundation president; Arthur McKinney Jr. and Christine Holzem, Art’s children; Jerry McKinney, Art’s wife; Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett; Lorie Foley, Ashland Main Street see THEATRE, pg. 5 Association; and Town Manager Josh Farrar.

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Message of loss, hope inspires holiday crowd

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER -- Since its opening more than a decade ago, the Hanover Veterans Memorial on U.S. 301 has hosted its fair share of important speakers to deliver the keynote address at either its Memorial Day or Veterans Day ceremonies.

But few have delivered a more poignant or inspirational message than Robert L. Fitzgerald, a former U.S. Army drill instructor and this year’s keynote speaker for the Memorial Day celebration held on Monday, May 27.

Fitzgerald is a 24-year disabled Army veteran who has spent more than three decades since his service assisting disabled veterans obtain employsee MEMORIAL, pg. 4

ECHANICSVILLE -- Paul Cash is a 22-year resident of the Cold Harbor District and a Republican candidate for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

A 27-year Navy veteran and 15-year school administrator in Hanover County, CASH he said he wants to continue service to the community.

During his 27 years in the Navy as a Naval aviator and attaining the rank of captain, he had command of an A-6 Attack Squadron and command of Air Wing One on the USS America. He has over 5,000 flight hours in 15 different aircraft and over 1,000 carrier landings in A-6 and F-18 aircraft. His service to his country reflects his commitment to the American values and way of life.

Following his service to the country he entered the education field and became an see CASH, pg. 2

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‘Motor Mile’ newest addition to Faire Model A Roadster pickup.

By Lorie Foley Special to The Mechanicsville Local “This vehicle sold for $275 brand new and was mostly ASHLAND – Come see used by farmers,� Dabney said. the latest and greatest Army Ole “Rusty� has come a vehicles and electric cars, along long way, having just earned with some 2-wheel beauties 1st place in the Best Classic and an old Model A Ford at the Ashland Sheehy Ford on one street at the Ashland Strawberry Faire on Saturday, car show.

David Gammon, also June 15.

The Faire is being held known as “Popeye,� is a memfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in part- ber of “Bikers Against Child nership with the Kiwanis Club Abuse,� a nonprofit group that has had a presence at the Faire of Ashland.

There is something for for years. everyone at the “Motor Mile.�

Popeye’s group is bringLocal Ashlander Beau ing a mini chopper, a Harley Dabney is bringing his metic- Heritage and a 1950s Panhead ulously restored 1929 Ford to the Motor Mile.

The U.S. Army is bringing two large vehicles. Meet

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When she looks back on her high school experience, she said, “I have made many wonderful memories and learned a lot of important lessons during my time in Hanover County Public Schools. I am grateful for the leadership and guidance I have received along the way and especially want to thank all of the inspirational teachers I have had not only at Lee-Davis High School, but also Stonewall Jackson Middle School, and Battlefield Park Elementary School.� “These last four years have been the best years of my life,� she continued. “I’ve acquired both great friends and great memories. When I entered high school I never planned on being valedictorian, but I am thankful all my hard work has paid off.�

“Although the future is still largely unknown, I’m excited to begin the next stage of my life at the University of Virginia,� Virginia said.

Alex’s parents are Robert and Katherine Earls of Mechanicsville.

He has served as president of the French Club and French Honor Society. He is vice president of the Debate Club. He also has been vice president of the National Honor Society and is a member of the BETA Club.

Alex has been in the Marching Band since the 8th grade and has been a Section Leader for three years.

He attended the French Governor’s School during the summer of 2018.

For many years, Alex has volunteered in the nursery at the Episcopal Church of

the Creator. He coordinated a Mario Kart tournament to benefit the MCEF Food Closet in November 2018.

In 2017, he attended the Senior High Youth Conference, a week-long service camp at Shrine Mont Camp. He was a summer volunteer at the Mechanicsville Public Library in 2016.

Alex will be attending William & Mary in the fall and plans to double major in French and Film.

As he prepares to graduate, he said he was “honored to be salutatorian,� and he “is elated to be done with high school and is very much looking forward to starting college in the fall.�

He also said he feels that the IB (International Baccalaureate) program has prepared him extremely well for college.

who teach and work with our young people, and also a great respect for and confidence in the students.

He is an active member in his church and recently completed eight years as a church treasurer.

Married to his high school sweetheart, they will celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary later this year. With five

grandchildren he stays active in many youth activities.

As a resident of Cold Harbor, he said he wants to continue to support law enforcement, Fire-EMS, and Hanover County Public Schools.

Through managed growth, he will work to provide the public services required to keep Hanover a safe and great community to live in and raise

a family. His focus will be on improving internet access in rural areas and ensuring upkeep on rural roads; both of these issues are paramount to the safety of our citizens.

He said he is a proven and experienced leader, and is ready to serve. He said that his commitment to the people of Hanover is that he will always be honest, fair, and respectful.

LEE-DAVIS PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING

Continued from pg. 1

a varsity member during her sophomore and junior years.

Virginia was an Advanced Orchestra member since her freshman year, an Advanced Orchestra Section Leader, and an Advanced Orchestra Concert Mistress.

In her community, she started volunteering at Riverside Tappahannock Hospital when she was a freshman. She has given 250 hours of her time to the medical facility. “After graduation, I will be attending the University of Virginia and majoring in biology. My long-range plans include attending dental school and pursuing my dream of becoming a dentist,� Virginia said.

CASH Continued from pg. 1

Alternative Education teacher followed by assistant principal at Patrick Henry High and then director of Facilities for the county.

Most recently, he served as the interim principal at Patrick Henry High. He said he has a great respect for those

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Photo submitted by Lorie Foley

Come meet Ole “Rusty� at the Ashland Strawberry Faire on June 15. Rusty is a 1929 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup and recent first place winner in the Best Classic at the Ashland Sheehy Ford car show.

see FAIRE, pg. 5

SHERIFF’S REPORTS

Gr aduation

| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 16200 block of Pleasant Mill Road, Montpelier.

Breaking and entering into a house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8000 block of Creighton Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8000 block of Cold Harbor Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Removing without authority computer data $1,000 was reported in the 7200 block of Fire Lane, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license with BAC .02 in the 11000 block of Leadbetter Road and Whitesel Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10400 block of Arapaho Lane, Glen Allen.

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Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 15000 block of Bourne Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9100 block of Dickey Drive, Mechanicsville.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 17200 block of Parsons Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9200 block of Shady Grove Road/Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

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accident with damages, $250, in the 12100 block of South Anna Drive, Rockville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10400 block of Knotty Pine Lane, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 16000 block of Mountain Road/Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier.

Vandalism was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 12500 block of Verdon Road, Doswell.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8000 block of Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Marimel Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an

Exploiting a mental person for money, $200, was reported in the 10300 block of Greenlands Circle, Mechanicsville.

Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 900 block of England Street, Ashland.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 6300 block of Kristy Star Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI, 2nd offense in 5 to 10 years was reported in the 8100 block of Redgate Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7900 block of Arnoka Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 11100 block of Wychwood Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Wynbrook Lane/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry

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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Cold Harbor Road/Fast Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

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Hanover County presented its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park. Participants and attendees included the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, Henry District Supervisor Sean Davis, South Anna Supervisor Wayne Hazzard, Cold Harbor Supervisor Scott Wyatt and Chickahominy Supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek.

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ment and put shattered lives back together.

He told a record crowd his heart-wrenching story of loss and sacrifice as he noted the significance and importance of Gold Star families across the nation.

The Gold Star is a dignified reminder of a family’s loss, the sacrifice of one of its own in our nation’s continuing fight for freedom. When a family member who served in the Armed Forces dies in the line of duty, families display the star in honor of their fallen loved one.

But, it serves as a reminder to all that the cost of freedom

the

is sometimes unimaginably high, and Fitzgerald knows that first-hand as one who is keenly aware of the meaning of Memorial Day. His message came from the heart.

Fitzgerald told of his special relationship with a group called American Gold Star Mothers Inc. In June 1928, 25 mothers established an organization to honor the sons, daughters and other family members who have been lost serving their country.

“The main purpose of this organization is to serve mothers who have lost their children,” Fitzgerald said. “These children are on active duty, missing action or died while

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serving,” the former drill sergeant said.

The mission of Gold Star is to support those families and communities that have suffered losses of serving members.

They are recognized by a Gold Star flag that hangs in windows of houses, churches or automobiles that denotes the special sacrifice this family has made to America’s future.

“This flag means we should never forget,” Fitzgerald said.

The importance of the Gold Star hit far too close to home for the Fitzgerald in 2006 when he received news of his son’s death in Iraq.

“Our lives changed forever on Sunday morning at 2 a.m. when I received a call that every parent dreads,” Fitzgerald said. That was the day in February when they received the news their son, Aimar, had been wounded.”

Fitzgerald told of his son’s commitment to his troops and his failure to abandon them when opportunities arose for him to rotate out.

The senior Fitzgerald instilled that sense of duty and honor in his son, and, sometimes, that commitment causes him to doubt his decision to prioritize those qualities in his son.

“Sometimes, I blame myself for the loss, and then I reflect on the times we had together,” Fitzgerald said.

The retired Army veteran told his story from the heart, often wiping tears from his cheek or his voice cracking with emotion, and, when he concluded, the overflow unanimously stood in salute to a man who knew what the ultimate sacrifice truly meant to the families who display the Gold Star.

“When you have a Gold Star parent speaking at his event, it really brings home why we have a Memorial Day,” Sean Davis, Henry District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, said following the address.

“I’ll tell you what. That was as good a speech as I’ve heard,”

said Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55.

The Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department and the Hanover Memorial Veterans Committee spon-

sored the annual event held at Hanover Wayside Park just off U.S. 301 near Hanover.

The memorial is open daily for visitors.

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Vehicle, or JLTV, built by Oshkosh Defense and the FLA, a Humvee with a medical retrofit.

Staff Sgt. Richard Lockhart and other Army soldiers will be there to show you the vehicles

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“The highest praise I can offer anybody is to have left things a little better than you found them, and I think that’s an important thing to carry through life, whether in family or business, or your community,” he had said, McKinney’s words echoed through the surround sound of the Ashland Theatre last Wednesday evening, as the Ashland Main Street Association and Ashland Museum honored the theatre as the third recipient of the Art McKinney Historic Preservation Stewardship Award.

During the ceremony, Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett talked about a more completed portrait of Ashland, now that the theatre’s famed marquee is alive and well, again lighting up the night sky in the Center of The Universe.

When it was not in operation, he said, he likened it to going through family photos and noticing a prominent member missing, and wondering why.

Clark Mercer, president of the Ashland Theatre Foundation, beamed with pride — not for receiving an award, but for what the theatre can be for current and future generations of Ashland residents, as well as surround-

and answer questions at the Army recruitment table.

“Drive Electric” leader Brian Proffitt is returning to the Faire with the Tesla Model 3, touted as a more affordable version of Telsa’s electric vehicles. The group also is bringing a Nissan Leaf and a Tesla Model S.

Proffitt is a staunch believer in the electric car movement.

He will be at the Faire all day to give personal tours of his Tesla and to answer questions, along with other members of Drive Electric.

The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

ing areas, giving a nod to the days when, in its original glory, the Ashland Theatre provided entertainment through motion pictures, information through newsreels, and continuity as the place for friends to gather and feel safe and welcomed in one another’s company.

“I have two young children, we moved to Ashland, and was attracted to the theatre immediately,” Mercer, a former Alexandria resident, said.

“I wanted a place where they could put down their phones, put a screen away and laugh, think, and be challenged. It’s nice to have big TVs in our homes, but I think there’s a sense of place and community that goes missing. Having a spot like this where you see people, you know who’s volunteering, it’s an opening place.”

The award, which included a historic designation plaque unveiled on the wall next to the box office outside, is a culmination of nearly a decade of extremely hard work, a labor of love to restore a crown jewel of Ashland to its rightful place.

The project would not have happened without the generous donation of the building in 2013 by local developer A.D. Whitaker.

Jake’s Place received the Association’s first award in 2017, followed by the Sweet Frog location across from the theatre a year ago. It’s all a part of balancing appreciation and

preservation of the beloved history of Ashland with casting a vision for its future.

“We’re poised to continue to do this kind of work,” noted Lorie Foley, president of the Ashland Main Street Association. “People want an experience. They want a town that’s a little different, and we’re very different, with the tracks running through town, all these historic buildings, we have a lot of offer.”

To that end, the Association embarked on a fundraising campaign at the event to erect a series of solar-powered, lighted planters with large evergreens to help transform England Street, providing direction for residents and visitors to come to the downtown district. It’s a nod to the continuity crucial for a town with several great components seeking to be better connected.

The planters would be installed from the theatre area down England Street towards the railroad tracks. To learn more about the project, and to make a contribution, visit MainStreetAshland.org.

The association’s new website project, AshlandVirginia. com, is scheduled to go live early this month, dedicated to providing visitors as well as residents information on the offerings of Ashland, those made possible by the unique fabric of the town, preserving the past while planning for the future.

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| The Local Views

| News, & Listings Monday, June 10

From the managing editor

Advice remains the same: Go to polls

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

W

hile there’s no denying that the past few months have been embroiled in a controversy swirling around the Republican nominee for the 97th District seat in the Virginia House of Delegates, don’t forget that there is an actual Primary Election next Tuesday.

OK, it’s Wednesday, May 29, so what is the latest on the Scott Wyatt versus Chris Peace battle?

Even though I thought I’d seen it all when it came to politics while covering elections and government in West Virginia, this saga has had me baffled at times.

I’ll leave it at that as we head into wait-and-see mode, with the possibility of the nominee brou-

haha heading into the courtroom.

I would be remiss if I didn’t give a shout-out to Jim Ridolphi for his in-depth, as well as fair and balanced, reporting of the 97th District faceoff. He has spent countless hours in meetings, taking phone calls, and responding to emails as the nominee process continues to heat up.

And where are the Democrats in this scenario? What is that party’s plan for the Nov. 5 General Election? In in-fighting among the Republican Party could be to the Democrats’ advantage.

These days, nothing surprises me and I wouldn’t place a bet on who may come out as the 97th District delegate.

While the House race has held a top spot in local news, let’s not forget that the Republicans

will be voting next Tuesday for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

Seats are being challenged in the Beaverdam, Chickahominy, Cold Harbor and Mechanicsville districts. The 12th Senate District includes some of the South Anna District and two precincts in the Beaverdam District.

As always, precincts open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.

For more information on Tuesday’s Primary, visit https://www.hanovercounty.gov/361/VoterRegistration-Elections-Office.

To keep up with the latest on the 97th District race, go to our Facebook pages: www.facebook. com/mechlocal and www.facebook.com/ashlandhanoverlocal. You’ll also find results of the Primary on those social media sites on June 11.

Tour revealed courage sent clergy to higher ground

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist As a child, I used to enjoy going to Washington, D.C., and taking in the many sights and attractions. One of my favorite places was the old Wax Museum near the Armory. It’s long gone now, and the historical displays are probably serving a second life as candles in some unknowing soul’s parlor.

The museum featured the regular wax fare of figures, including Jack the Ripper, President Roosevelt, Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe.

But it was the final stop on the tour that intrigued me the most. You could hear it before it actually appeared, as a portion of a ship tossed in artificially rough waters, obviously on its last leg before a trip to Davy Jones’ locker.

Four men remain on deck, one of them praying while the other holds a

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Rosary. Another one leans over the rail to give his life preserver to a sailor in the water. It was quite a dramatic scene and made a lasting impression on me.

When I grew older, I only remembered portions of the brief story that accompanied the scene at the museum, but I never forgot the image of those men calmly offering their life vests to save the lives of others.

I have since learned the entirety of

their saga, and the enormity of their sacrifice.

The four chaplains served together with 900 other men on the Dorchester on an undisclosed mission in the North Atlantic in the winter of 1943. More than a week had passed when a German submarine near Newfoundland torpedoed the ship.

Town and Country Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Ashland. The program is a presentation on caring for roses.

Anyone interested in gardening and flower arranging is welcome. For more information, call 804-798-9388.

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 804-512-2621.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

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

see CLERGY, pg. 7

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Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts.

Eugene Truitt 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 see CALENDAR, pg. 7

HANOVER COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION CALENDAR 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 (There are no Primaries in the South Anna, Henry or Ashland magisterial districts.

The 12th Senate District covers some of the South Anna and two precincts in the Beaverdam District.

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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 (The ballot below compiles all the races; voters will receive a ballot specific to their district.) instrument. High school stu-

dents are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.

Thursdays

Second Tuesdays

The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N.

Hanover Family Support see CALENDAR, pg. 8

Information provided by Teresa F. Smithson, Director of Elections/General Registrar

CLERGY

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The blast knocked out the ship’s electricity, and the four chaplains were instrumental in forming and directing an orderly evacuation from the darkened lower decks. They handed out life vests, and, when the supply ran out, took the ones off their backs and handed them to men preparing to abandon ship.

A survivor of the sinking, one of only about 200, said the last thing he saw before the ship sank beneath the waves was the four chaplains. “The last thing I saw, the Four Chaplains were up there praying for the safety of the men,� Grady Clark recounted. That’s exactly the way I remember the scene at the old museum.

Most of the men perished in the icy waters of the Atlantic, and the four chaplains became national heroes. They have a day designated in their honor,

have been the focus of numerous television and written inquiries, and prompted the founding of the Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation.

It’s official mission “is to further the cause of unity without uniformity by encouraging goodwill and cooperation among all people.�

The words are a fitting tribute to George Fox, Alexander

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Goode, Clark Poling and John P. Washington, the four chaplains immortalized in the story.

The four chaplains are only a small portion of the veterans we celebrate and salute on Memorial Day. We stand in tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed for their country, hearts filled with eternal gratitude for the price they paid. There is no higher calling.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals GEORGE LAWENCE

LAWRENCE, George Marion, of Lexington, North Carolina, died at home on May 27 after a long illness. He was 80 years of age. In 1970, after a stint in the U.S. Air Force and several unsatisfying jobs, Mr. Lawrence decided to take up what had become something of a family tradition. He followed his brothers Howard Linwood – who, at the time of his death in 1966 was assistant state editor of the Houston Chronicle – and Cecil Norman, who became one of the most memorable, if not exactly diligent, copyboys ever to have worked at The Shreveport (Louisiana) Times, into journalism, first as a student at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, then in 1973 as a copyboy and later that decade state editor at the Shreveport Times. His tenure at The Times was a significant one. He was part of an investigative team that uncovered rampant

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in the 8100 block of Elm Drive/Zip Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 11100 block of Dude Ranch Road, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 3600 block of Spring Run Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike,

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 7500 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 16000 block of Theme Park Way, Doswell.

Contributing to the delinquency of a minor was reported in the 9000 block of Barbette Court, Mechanicsville.

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corruption in Shreveport city government.

The team’s work provoked a violent backlash, with numerous threats to personnel, property and even families. A source, Jim Leslie, was murdered in Baton Rouge in the course of their reporting. But they persevered and, as a result of The Times’ reporting, the people of the city changed their form of government to encourage more honest and responsive municipal leadership. Mr. Lawrence’s talent was recognized by the newspaper’s owner – Gannett – and he and his wife Kathleen Marie (Yee) Lawrence moved permanently to Virginia in 1986 where he worked at Gannett’s headquarters in Arlington for USA Today and, ultimately, Gannett News Service, from which he retired in 2000. Mr. Lawrence was the first of four children born to George William Fulton Lawrence and Frances Marie (Robinson) Lawrence. He arrived in 1938 in

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 10800 block of Linderwood Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16500 block of Estate Lane/St. Peters Church Road, Montpelier.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 18300 block of Woodson Mill Road, Beaverdam.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16600 block of

Haynesville, Louisiana, and was followed by brothers Howard and Cecil and sister Judy Diane. All but his sister have predeceased him.

His family moved repeatedly between towns in Louisiana and Arkansas before settling permanently in Shreveport, where he graduated from Fair Park High School. He had a brief flirtation with Centenary College before joining the Air Force, and met his future bride – another Air Force veteran – at Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts where both where stationed. He and Kathleen were married in 1960 and their son, David Meade Lawrence, touched down at the base hospital in 1961.

The family relocated to Shreveport after Mr. Lawrence’s honorable discharge in 1962. The family tradition – vocation – of journalism as taken up by Mr. Lawrence and his brothers proved infectious, as his son was drawn into the profession and is an award-winning pho-

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Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 15400 block of Mountain Road/ Post Oak Lane, Montpelier.

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

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 14800 block of Elliot Ridge Way, Glen Allen.

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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16200 block of International Street, Doswell.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Merle Smith Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 10000 block of Learning Lane,

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tojournalist and author. His wife is a published novelist. Mr. Lawrence quickly and justifiably fell in love with his daughter-in-law, Alison Mary Sinclair. He loved history, an interest passed down to his son and his grandson, Malcolm Owain Lawrence, and gardening, a passion that has infected his granddaughter, Mei Seul Lawrence. In addition, he is survived by an aunt, Barbara (Permenter) Robinson, a number of cousins and an assortment of furry and feathered family members. A memorial will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 619 South Main Street, Lexington, North Carolina, 27292. A luncheon will follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Committee to Protect Journalists (http://cpj.org) or the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (http:// www.rcfp.org).

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 10500 block of Comanche Lane, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 12200 block of West Patrick Henry Road/Blanton Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Lee Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 13400 block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13000 block of Walnut Shade Lane, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

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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.

The Hanover County Historical Society conducts free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December at 13182 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Karen Fritter is the president.

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Dull, Patriots upset Hawks in region final

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – They call it the leadoff batter for a reason.

The first batter of an inning should lead the way for the rest of her teammates. In 5 of 7 innings Thursday, Patrick Henry put its leadoff batter aboard, manufacturing runs in three of those opportunities.

Combine that with the stellar pitching of Riley Dull, and the Patriots captured the 2019 Region 4B softball championship with a 3-0 win at top seeded Hanover.

“I think we wanted it more than they did, honestly,” Dull said after her shutout effort.

“They did a great job of getting somebody on base every inning and putting some pressure on us,” said Hanover head coach Michael Rohr. “We didn’t make some of the routine plays that we’ve been making.”

The Patriots (16-6) made do without senior shortstop and leader Autumn Slemaker, who was on the bench in a walking boot. They got the offensive boost they needed from Blair Rhodes, who moved from second base to shortstop, going 2 for 3 with a walk and two runs scored.

Jamie Hughes opened the second inning with a fly ball dropped in right field, allowing her to speed to third base, later

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Patrick Henry’s Madelyn Jeuick keeps her eye on the ball as she launches a fly ball to right field in the Patriots’ 3-0 victory over host Hanover in the Region 4B softball championship Thursday.

scoring on an Emma Keys bunt single down the first base line.

Keys advanced to third, but two Ellen Palya strikeouts prevented her from scoring.

In the third, Rhodes roped a double to begin the frame and scored thanks to another Hanover error on a Saxon Radcliffe shot towards third base. Her confidence growing, Dull sent the Hawks down in order in the home half, part of 11 consecutive Hawk hitters unable to reach base until

a pinch-hit single from Alyssa Broaddus in the bottom of the fifth with two outs. Dull got Bella Pastore to hit a grounder back to the circle to end the brief threat.

Rhodes scored her second run earlier that inning, drawing a walk, moving to second on a Radcliffe sacrifice, and scoring on an Erin White sacrifice.

Hanover (18-3) mounted its biggest threat in the sixth as Leslie Currie and Jessica Russell hit back-to-back singles. But

Julia Mardigian popped out to Rhodes at shortstop, and Dull fanned Palya to strand the runners.

Dull threw an efficient 77-pitch game, the final throw earning her eighth strikeout and setting off the Patriots’ victory celebration. The win earned Patrick Henry its first region title since claiming the former Region 5A North championship in 2015.

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Patrick Henry’s Eoin Rossman (1) provided late relief in the Patriots’ 9-1 loss to Midlothian in a Region 4B baseball semifinal on May 28.

Patrick Henry’s Emily Morris competes in the girls 3,200meter run in the Class 4 state track and field championshps at Liberty University Saturday.

zone,” said Patriots head coach Lance LeStourgeon. “We like to think we do things a little differently here at PH. We are hitting our stride at the right time, and everybody’s on board.”

Cohesiveness is key. So is a next player up mentality.

Lauren Ely, who only arrived at Patrick Henry from out of state in January, filled in at second base admirably. Thus, even with Slemaker sidelined, the aggressive attitude of the Patriots didn’t change.

to Patrick Henry starter Wyatt Stanley, only three were earned.

Baseball: The Patriot baseball team began the Region 4B tournament with a 1-0 win against Monacan, but they ran into a buzzsaw at Midlothian. A pair of errors proved devastating. Of the eight runs charged

Track: Injuries caught up with the Patriot track and field team at the end of the season, but that did not prevent a number of Patrick Henry athletes from excelling at the Class 4 state track and field championships at Liberty University Friday and Saturday.

Cedric Carter finished third in the boys shot put, while Link Hammerschmidt finished sixth in the boys long jump and the boys 400-meter relay team likewise finished sixth.

“I’m proud of their effort, of what they were able to do and produce,” said Patrick Henry head coach Scott Brown. “It’s a lot to build upon for next year.”

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, June 20, 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-56-05(c), AM. 1-19, STONY RUN PARTNERS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and elevations approved with rezoning request C-56-05(c), Am. 1-12, Raymond E. Sawyer, et al., on GPIN 7787-37-9178, consisting of approximately 15.6 acres, zoned R-5(c), Multiple-Family Residential District with conditions. The property located on the west line of Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family. The proposed amendment would permit the construction of one additional building containing 11 additional dwelling units for an increase in gross density from 10.26 units per acres to 10.96 units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna C-16-09(c), AM. 1-19, ELENA SAIANKINA AND DANIEL A. BURNS Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-16-09(c), Daniel A. Burns, on GPIN 8727-07-7937, consisting of approximately 12.5 acres, zoned AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions. The property is located on the west line of Pollard Creek Road (State Route 742), approximately 1,050 feet north of its intersection with Fire Lane (State Route 724). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would allow an amendment of the approved conceptual plan and proffers. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry C-24-17(c), MARCHETTI PROPERTIES, III, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and B-3, General Business District, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, on GPINs 7767-17-2423, 7767-08-0569, 7757-98-4106, 7757-96-1157, 7757-96-5577 and 7757-86-7936, consisting of approximately 323.29 acres, and located on the east line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) at the Henrico County Line. The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Planned Business. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a mixed use development, which includes the creation of 1,787 residential units for a gross density of 5.5 units per acre, 313,140 square feet of retail and office space, and an additional 87.48 acres designated for future commercial and light industrial development. The residential units include 970 multi-family units and 817 townhouses. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna C-6-19(c), SANDY VALLEY, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8735-804181, consisting of approximately 70.26 acres, and located on the north line of Sandy Valley Road (State Route 635) approximately 1,800 feet west of its intersection with Little Florida Road (State Route 650). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of eleven (11) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.39 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor

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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-2-19, JEANNE HIGGINBOTHAM Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.4 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit used car sales on GPIN 8735-03-0438(part), consisting of approximately 0.2 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Ladiestown Road (private road) at its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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The Universe from the Center: Observatory on hiatus for summer

By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College is on hiatus for the summer. One of our summer projects will be installation of automation for the observatory dome so that it will track with the telescope. Weekly public viewing sessions will resume in September. Watch our web site (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) or check the information line (804-752-3210) for updates.

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promised to discuss black holes in this month’s column, but there was some interesting news about Jupiter that I’ll share first. NASA’s Juno probe has been orbiting Jupiter since July 2016, making detailed measurements of the giant planet’s atmosphere and magnetic field. Originally planned for 14 day orbital periods relatively close to Jupiter, the probe has been left in a more elliptical 53 day orbit because of concerns about the valves in the thruster system.

The mission has accordingly been

extended to allow time to complete the science objectives. The plan is to deorbit (i.e. destroy by burning up in the atmosphere) in July 2021.

The magnetometer experiment has detected what are called “secular changes” in the magnetic field, the first time confirmed for any planet other than Earth. Our own magnetic field orientation wanders, with the north magnetic pole currently moving rapidly across the arctic from Canada towards Siberia. Surprisingly, the secular changes for Jupiter originate closer to the equator in a region dubbed the “great blue spot.” It’s not really blue in color, but that’s how the false color images of the field are coded.

Speaking of spots, Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may be disappearing. This is a huge anti-cyclone in the southern hemisphere which has been observed for over 400 years. Its color changes over time from pinkish to deeper red, but it used to be much larger.

Three decades ago it was about 3 Earth diameters across (Jupiter itself is about 10 Earth diameters), so you

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can see why we call it Great! However, over the last 30 years it has shrunk to only one Earth diameter (about 8000 miles). Recently we have seen it appear to “unravel.” Long streamers stretch out from the southern edge of the storm, and then detach and disappear. Several months later, the process (whatever it is) repeats. Continuous observation is not possible since the planet rotates in only 10 hours, so amateur astronomers are being asked to monitor and pass their observations on the professional researchers.

Next month we’ll get back to our black hole discussion. Promise.

Lunar phases for June: New Moon on the 3rd, at 6:02 a.m.; First Quarter on the 10th, at 1:59 a.m.; Full Moon on the 17th, at 4:31 a.m.; Last Quarter on the 25th, at 5:46 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.

Venus is visible in morning twilight. Look for a very bright “star” to the east northeast before sunrise.

Mercury can be seen in evening twilight to the west northwest. Mars sets around 10 p.m. – look north northwest above and to the left of Mercury.

Saturn rises at 10 p.m.; it will be due south around 3 a.m. Jupiter will be at opposition on the 10th (rising as the Sun sets) so it should be an easy, bright target all night.

Our overhead view about three hours after sunset at midmonth finds the constellation Hercules at zenith. If it’s not too hazy (a summer viewing inconvenience for central Virginia) binoculars will allow you to see the globular cluster M13 along the western edge of the square marking the familiar constellation. About 10 degrees east of zenith you’ll find the constellation Lyra, marked by the

bright star Vega. Your binoculars should allow you to pick out the Ring Nebula, and the interesting “double double” binary star. The Big Dipper asterism in Ursa Major is prominent to the northwest. Following the arc of the “handle” back to the west will bring you to Arcturus, about 55 degrees above the horizon. That bright star below and to the left of Saturn is Spica, in the constellation Virgo.

Turning your binoculars to the south will open a rich field of clusters as you look toward the center of our Galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius. To the right of the familiar “teapot” is bright red Antares, which means “against Mars.” And to the east you’ll see the familiar Swan – Cygnus – marked by bright Deneb at the swan’s tail, and the beautiful binary Albireo at the head. Check it out with binoculars or a small telescope.

If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

Girl Scouts & Dominion Energy build a rain garden in in Ashland Photo submitted by Samantha Q. Moore

Girl Scouts with Troop 5465 recently partnered with Dominion Energy volunteers to build a rain garden in the South Taylor Street Park in Ashland.

The rain garden will reduce runoff, help filter rainwater into the groundwater system, and improve water quality.

The garden was topped off with pollinator-friendly flowers to help provide a habitat for bees and other pollinators.The rain garden project helped the Girl Scouts learn about the environment and work toward earning their bronze award. Heather Eades, a Dominion Energy employee and coleader of Troop 5465, helped organize the Dominion Energy volunteers as part of the company’s “Energizing Our Communities” program. In addition to building the rain garden, the group worked to beautify the park by picking up trash, weeding, and spreading mulch in the playground area.

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