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Vol. 4 No. 41 | Richmond Suburban News | June 26, 2019
Lake District vote deferred Mayor encourages continued By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local
overall cost to the county to facilitate the development. The revised plan reduces the number of residential units from more than 2,800 to 1,787, resulting in a density of 5.5 dwellings per acre, down from the original density of 8.5 dwellings per acre. Single family detached lots have been eliminated in the new proposal, and the residential units are comprised MALONEY of apartments and town homes. The Planning Commission recommended denial in Ocotober 2018, and the applicant, Marchetti Properties, requested a deferral from the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ consideration to allow time to alter the plan. In a letter to Planning Director David Maloney, attorney Jeffery Geiger who represents Boyd Homes said the GEIGER “revised plan maintains the core principles of compact, phased, well-planned famil- economic growth that enables Hanover County
HANOVER -- The Hanover County Planning Commission delayed a recommendation regarding a revised plan for a mixed use development off Route 33 near the Henrico County line. The Lake District failed to gain the commission’s approval last year, but developers presented a tweaked plan at last week’s meeting. The original plans were modified, decreasing the amount of residential units and increasing the acreage for commercial and industrial development. The new parameters left some commissioners seeking more time to consider the application to rezone more than 323 acres to create a live, work and play community centered around a 16-acre lake. But a number of speakers expressed iar concerns regarding traffic, schools and the
see LAKE DISTRICT, pg. 2
Hanover County Cannery will open for business on July 1 ASHLAND -- July signifies the opening of canning season. Canning, the old practice of preserving fruits and vegetables, has traditionally been done in the home. Hanover County has a cannery that also operates as a commercial kitchen where residents, non-residents and commercial customers may process their produce on
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commercial-grade equipment including large kettles.
The Hanover County Cannery, which is located at 12491 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, opens on Monday, July 1. It will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays in July and August. The cannery will be open on Saturdays in September and October. see CANNERY, pg. 8
involvement in high speed rail By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND — High speed rail and the potential effect such a project could have on the Ashland area is a subject never far from the minds of town residents. The RVA2DC project caused quite a stir in the community two years ago when options were discussed regarding the construction that some estimate is “decades away.” In response to the Federal Railway Administration’s recent release of a Tier II Final Environmental Impact Study, Ashland Town Council passed a resolution expressing the town’s position and concerns regarding the future project. In 2017 and early 2018, Ashland considered a plan that would provide increased passenger train service on the RVA2DC corridor. Working with the Virginia Department of Public and Rail Transportation, a draft environmental impact study was submitted to the Federal Railway Administration for approval. “That has happened,” Town Manager Josh Farrar said at the Tuesday, June 18, regular council meeting. “After all the waiting, on May 31, 2019, the FRA approved that draft and released the Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS), so we are in the 30-day window where we can comment on that final FEIS.” Farrar described the resolution as the town’s political response to the FEIS. The document outlines the wishes of a community, including a desire for more options to be studied that are
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Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett said the public needs to stay involved in the RVA2DC project. The high speed rail issue dominated last week’s Ashland Town Council meeting.
not based on 1900s railroad technology. When looking at town options, the only viable solution is a deep-bore tunnel through the downtown area. “That would be the only one in the future that we would even consider,” Farrar said.
The document also expresses a desire to work with “anyone and everyone” to get to a place that includes better technology. “Let’s not live in the past, but look toward the future,” Farrar said. Ashland resident Ian Sutton was unequivocal in his thoughts on the issue. “High speed rail and Ashland do not go together,” he said. “We do need technical solutions and one of those solutions is tunneling.” Sutton said the cost of underground solutions is somewhat prohibitive “but it works” and suggested the process could be getting less expensive. Betsy Hodges of the Ashland Museum expressed her organization’s support for the resolution and the positions contained therein protecting the economic vitality, history and culture. Council member George Spagna said any option that puts a choke-point in Ashland “was bound to be a losing option.” He views the FEIS as only a stop gap that does not permanently solve the problem. “We’re not going to get a 19th century solution which is going to preserve Ashland. We need a 21st century solution,” see RAIL, pg. 2
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Summer Food Service Program starts ASHLAND -- With the 2018-2019 year over, the administration of Hanover County Public Schools recognizes that the summer months can be stressful for families that rely on school meals for their children. In an effort to better support the needs of the students and youth in the community, HCPS will participate in the 2019 Summer Food Service Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For a limited time in June and July, HCPS Food Services staff will offer a free nutritious breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in HCPS summer classes or the Hanover Parks and Recreation summer programs at John M. Gandy Elementary School (JGES) and Mechanicsville Elementary School (MES), as well as any child in the community who is age 18 or younger.
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Spagna said. The former mayor said the time to address high speed rail was when the interstate was built that could have included rail access lanes down the center. Even the FRA’s DEIS concedes the 3-2-3 solution would not be viable due to increased traffic on the rails by 2045, and even proposed overpasses
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that would eliminate a problem with a “wall of trains” passing through the town. “We need to look forward and find a solution to this thing before we destroy the town in 25 years,” Spagna said. “The fight is not over and we have to remain very diligent,” council member Kathy Abbott said as she voiced her support for the resolution. “We are not going to be caught unaware down the road because we know it’s coming,” she added. Mayor Steve Trivett said the
public needs to stay involved in this process. “We will do the best we can but we certainly value the public input, knowledge, expertise and passion. I think it’s going to take all of those as we go forward,” Trivett said. The motion to approve the resolution passed unanimously. In another matter, council approved a plan to increase the amount of legal hours provided by current Town Attorney Andrea Erard. Currently, Erard provides
15 hours of legal services per month, but that would increase to 40 hours under the new plan. “We haven’t changed the contract but the needs of the town have increased dramatically over that time,” Farrar said.”There are just not enough hours (currently) to get all the work that the town needs done.” The cost of the increased legal services is $8,000 per month, and Erard will work on site approximately one to two days monthly.
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plan provides 87 acres of marketable, top-tier economic development sites for office, institutional, limited industrial and other commercial uses,” Geiger said. He noted that opportunities for growth along Mountain Road mean more county dollars will stay in Hanover. And the acres contained in that development is expected to attract new businesses to the area.
“The businesses that will be locating to the Lake District will be overwhelmingly new businesses for Hanover County.” During a public comment period, some residents spoke in favor of the development, but more expressed opposition, citing traffic concerns, costs for increased county services, and a desire to prevent Route 33 from becoming a Short Pump type development.
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to maintain its rural character and provide high quality services to its residents.” The new plan outlines 77 percent of the site for commercial and 23 percent residential. Geiger said these mixed use developments continue to gain popularity and described them as “economic engines for localities.” “The revised Lake District
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Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 6100 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 18000 block of Level Drive/ Verdon Road, Doswell. Damaging public buildings, library matter, $1,000, was reported in the 8200 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Crestfield Drive, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 12100 block of Harley Club Drive, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7200 block of Walnut Grove Drive, Mechanicsville. Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 9600 block of Landcastle Drive, Ashland. Forging was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 9900 block of Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Full View Avenue, Mechanicsville. Unauthorized use of a vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 15300 block of Washington Highway/Breedens Road,
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 13200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.
Tampering with vehicles, aircraft, etc., was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 4400 block of Pole Green Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville. Unlawful bodily injury was reported in the 7200 block of Crossings Oak Trail, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 19400 block of Sterling Creek Lane, Rockville.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Tammy Lane/Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 16100 block of Binns Road/Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
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Petit larceny building was reported in the 4200 block of Hermitage Lane, Mechanicsville.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of East Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft financial loss $200, was reported in 10000 block of Buck Trail, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Credit card theft was reported in the 11000 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13500 block of Providence Run Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals HAZELGROVE, Virginia Seal Gill, 91, passed away June 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Elizabeth Seal; husbands, William H. Gill and Benjamin A. Hazelgrove; and granddaughter, Cathleen Scanlon. She is survived by daughters, Betty Anne Shutt, Mary Kay Meyer and Micki Scanlon; stepson, Matthew Hazelgrove; eight grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Virginia was a 1948 graduate of Stuart Circle
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Hospital School of Nursing, where she worked until she retired. A heartfelt thank you goes out to those who took such wonderful care of her, especially Lana, Lisa, Jennifer, Martha (Tapp Family Home), Shannon and Jaritza (At Home Care Hospice). Her family will receive friends Tuesday, July 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Affinity Funeral Service, 2720 Enterprise Parkway, Richmond 23294. Online guestbook available at affinityfuneralservice.com.
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A Hanover tradition is all about county’s famous fruit MECHANICSVILLE -Every year people ask: “Are these authentic Hanover tomatoes?” And every year, event staff and volunteers assure event attendees that “Yes, these are Hanover tomatoes.” Before the event kicks off on Friday, July 12, boxes and boxes of tomatoes will arrive from two Hanover farms (Hanover Vegetable Farm and Rosa’s Garden). Unless you pick them off the vine in your own garden, there is no way to get them any fresher. This year, the festival invites visitors to not only purchase their Hanover tomatoes, but also try a slice of a Hanover Tomato at the Festival Welcome Tent on Friday and Saturday. Official festival merchandise will be available on Saturday as well, with on-site screen-printing from InkT VA. If you have a bigger appetite than just a slice, or can’t wait to get home to have your
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Hanover Tomato, visit a food vendor for their signature Hanover Tomato dish. Here is some of the delicious Hanover Tomato cuisine on the menus: Fried Green Tomato BLT and Tomato Gazpacho (Carytown Burgers & Fries), Fried Green Tomatoes, BLT, Tomato Sandwich and BLT wraps (Cool Concessions), Tomato/Basil Hand pies (Espresso A Go-Go Catering), Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Island Smoothies, LLC), Fried Green Tomatoes and BLT (Nader's Events and Food Service), T, Fried Green Tomato Po'Boy
and Fried Green Tomato Plate (Simply Street Food). These vendors will be open on Friday and Saturday: Tomato Burger and Caprese Salad (LB Concessions), Tomato Pie, BLT, Fried Green Tomatoes and Tomato sandwich (Rosemary's), Tang Tomato Remoulade Sauce, BLT crab cake sandwich (Sherri's Crab Cakes) Even if eating Hanover Tomatoes isn’t your thing, there’s much more “MaterFUN” to be had on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s festivities include the Pizza
Run and Relay (pre-registration required) and fun tomato contests. On Saturday, children can connect creativity and tomatoes by submitting an entry in the Best Dressed Tomato Contest, in the MaterFUN Zone. Vendor booths will be showing their spirit, as they compete for these coveted “Most Spirited” vendor contest. The Hanover Tomato Festival runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information about the festival, including the stage schedule and vendor list, visit www.HanoverTomatoFestival. com or email hanovertomatofestival@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.
DAR Yourth Cititenship awards set for June 2 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -The Scotchtown Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented its annual Youth Citizenship Awards to Hanover County students on Sunday, June 2, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church. This award is presented to girls or boys in grades five through eight (public, private, or parochial), who fulfill the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. High School senior DAR Good Citizen Awards are given at another time. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Starzer, Senior Pastor of Fairfield Presbyterian, spoke to see DAR, pg. 7
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The Scotchtown Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented its annual Youth Citizenship Awards to Hanover County students. Girls and boys in grades 5 through 8 are eligible to compete for the honor.
Longhorned tick detected RICHMOND -- In May of 2018, the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the finding of the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick (otherwise known as the East Asian or Longhorned tick) in Virginia. It was previously unknown in the state, but since then has been detected in 24 counties, mostly in the western part of the state. “The tiny tick can appear on cows, horses and other live-
“The tiny tick can appear on cows, horses and other livestock.” DR. CHARLES BROADDUS State Veterinarian
stock,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Broaddus. “In addition to being a nuisance, they also can be a health risk, especially to newborn or young animals,” he said. VDACS offers the follow-
ing advice to farmers, foresters, horseback riders and other people who frequent areas where ticks are abundant: the woods, brushy areas, even uncultivated fields: Wear long pants, with shoes and socks – no flip flops or sandals in these areas. Rubber banding pant cuffs or tucking your pant legs into your socks may keep ticks from creeping under pant legs. Check yourself carefully after strolling through likely tick habitats and remove any ticks immediately. If possible, have someone else check the back of your neck and other hard-to-see places. If you believe you have found the Longhorned tick, notify your local office of the Cooperative Extension Service (ext.vt.edu). Check cattle, horses and other free ranging animals routinely for any kind of ticks and remove immediately. If found in quantity, call your veterinarian. While there are no
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A longhorned tick is shown on a calf ear.
approved insecticides for the Longhorn tick in the U.S., many of the commonly used permethrin preparations used in the country today are effective. Livestock producers must observe tissue withdrawal times for all insect prevention or treatment preparations used in or on food animals. Information submitted by Elaine Lidholm, director of Communications, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Running at-large leash laws continue HANOVER -- Every year, from April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed. The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it is extended to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1-June 30 time frame. Any dogs caught running
off their owner’s property will be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued. Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved. If you see a dog running
at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-365-6140. Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7. For more information about Hanover County’s running at-large laws, call Animal Control at 365-6485. Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any time of year without a current county license tag affixed to their collar. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC., FOR APPROVAL OF ITS 2019 SAVE RIDER UPDATE CASE NO. PUR-2019-00095 On May 31, 2019, pursuant to § 56-604 E of the Code of Virginia, Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. (“VNG” or “Company”), filed with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) its annual adjustment application with respect to its Commission-approved Steps to Advance Virginia’s Energy plan (“SAVE Plan”), under which VNG’s SAVE Rider, designated Rider E, is reconciled and adjusted (“2019 Annual Adjustment” or “Application”). The Company’s SAVE Plan is designed to facilitate the accelerated replacement of SAVE eligible natural gas infrastructure. Rider E is designed to recover eligible infrastructure replacement costs associated with the SAVE Plan. VNG states that the calculation of the revenue requirement and rates associated with Rider E consist of two components: the SAVE Actual Cost Adjustment (“SACA”) and the Annual SAVE Factor (“ASF”), which were approved by the Commission in its 2012 SAVE Order. According to the Company, the SACA is an adjustment that ensures that the SAVE Rider recovers no more or less than the actual cost of implementing the SAVE Plan projects during the prior calendar year. Based on this calculation, the Company is proposing a SACA adjustment for the upcoming rate period of September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020, of $343,129. The Company states that the ASF establishes the rate required to recover the costs associated with the expected SAVE Plan plant investment for the period in which the rate will be effective. Based on this calculation, the ASF for the upcoming rate period is $10,721,412. By combining the ASF of $10,721,412 and the SACA of $343,129, the Company calculates a SAVE Rider revenue requirement of $11,064,541 for the rate period of September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020. The Company further states that for purposes of the 2019 Annual Adjustment, the Company is applying the same revenue allocation factors proposed in the Company’s 2017 Base Rate Case, with one exception. For Rate Schedule 1A, which the Company proposed in its 2017 Base Rate Case and the Commission approved, the Company proposes to use the same SAVE rate as Rate Schedule 1. According to the Company, the monthly SAVE Rider rate for customers receiving service under Schedule 1 – Residential will be $2.61, while the monthly SAVE Rider rate for customers receiving service under Schedules 6 and 7 – Large Firm C&I will be $303.93 and $182.46, respectively. The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application and supporting exhibits for the details of these proposals. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Comment that, among other things, directed the Company to provide notice to the public, and provided interested persons an opportunity to comment on the Company’s Application. A copy of the Company’s Application may be obtained at no charge by requesting a copy of the same from the Company’s counsel, Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. The Application and related documents also are available for review in the Commission’s Document Control Center located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. On or before July 23, 2019, interested persons may file written comments on VNG’s Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218. On or before July 23, 2019, interested persons desiring to submit comments electronically may do so by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00095. On or before July 23, 2019, interested persons desiring to participate as a respondent in this proceeding shall file an original and fifteen (15) copies of a notice of participation as a respondent pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The notice of participation shall be filed with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above or filed electronically by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. The notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00095, and copies thereof shall simultaneously be served on counsel for the Company. On or before July 23, 2019, any interested person may request a hearing in this matter by filing an original and fifteen (15) copies of a request for hearing. Any request for hearing shall state with specificity why the issues raised in the request for hearing cannot be adequately addressed without a hearing. All such requests for hearing shall be filed with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above, or filed electronically by following the instructions found on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Any such filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2019-00095, and copies thereof shall simultaneously be served on counsel for the Company. VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC.
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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor
Town of Ashland always has something going on By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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here’s always something going on in Ashland. Those were the words of former Town Manager Charles Hartgrove in what was our first official meeting. This was before we launched Ashland-Hanover Local, but we knew there was great potential for our group – Richmond Suburban News – in the Town of Ashland and outlying communities in western Hanover County. Hartgrove wasn’t kidding when he talked about the activities and events that fill the streets for what seems like
every weekend in “The Center of the Universe” as former Mayor Dick Gillis described the quaint municipality. On Saturday, June 15, the town once again was abuzz with vendors, entertainment, and, most of all, strawberries. The Ashland Strawberry Faire has become one of the most anticipated events of the year, with precise planning and detailed attention to every facet. The Downtown Ashland Association, formerly known as the Main Street Association, partners with the Kiwanis Club of Ashland for the much-anticipated day. Attendees stroll along the streets throughout the campus of Randolph-Macon College to take in the sights, sounds, and smells (the food vendors attract all) from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Successful is the only way to sum up the day. But, that comes as no surprise – it’s a tradition. We would be remiss if we didn’t mention Light Up the Tracks! and Train Day. But that’s not all. Ashland is a hub of activity, and the December 2018 reopening of the Ashland Theatre, now operated by the town, has only added to the variety of community attractions. There are so many people to thank for their dedicated efforts – mostly voluntary – that it’s easier just to extend a heartfelt “Thank you!” to everyone involved in making what Charles Hartgrove said an ongoing truth. There’s always something going on in Ashland.
Father’s Day brought back memories of Seneca Creek with dad By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist In the late 1970s, Hurricane Agnes leveled the small community located along Seneca Creek and left few remnants of what once occupied the peaceful stretch of land that nestled up to the still waters that ran off the Potomac River. The small restaurant, a hotel and the numerous bike or boat rental shacks and the long line of small cottages that once lined the creek as it meandered to a three-tiered viaduct that opened onto the expansive Potomac with the faint
sight of the distant shore of Virginia always visible were gone forever. News quickly arrived from state authorities with the expected news that the small hamlet would not be rebuilt, the land declared too flood prone for occupancy or business. The small stretch of creek and the community was quickly forgotten, another neglected piece of Americana lost to all but those who remember, or write about it. Seneca Creek held a lifetime of childhood memories for me, and some of the happiest summer days were spent jumping off an anchored row-
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boat sitting smack dab in the middle of the Potomac. If we were not renting a motorboat and heading out on an adventure with our Uncle Dudley, we were renting bikes and following the C&O Canal towpath along three locks that ended at the Great Falls of the Potomac. A trip to Seneca always offered a unique look at something new or unusual, and never failed to mystify. There was a strange combination of summer dwellers in the shabby cottages that appeared perpetually unfinished on one side of the creek and the small rental shops and small eateries
on the other. Although most of the trips to Seneca were with Uncle Dudley, every child’s dream of an ideal uncle, the most special of those visits was a day spent six decades ago with my father. I suppose he had heard more than enough about Dudley’s unbelievable talents, generosity, and willingness to take us to the most exciting places in our small world, and decided it was time for a father and son outing to Seneca. We departed early in the day and arrived at the rental pier just as the weathered man was placing oars in the
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heavy wooden rowboats. I could have told him that Dudley always rented the motorboats located at the end of the lane, but I followed his lead and climbed in the small skiff. The early morning aroma of the still water in the creek was intoxicating as sudden flashes of sunlight penetrated the large oak limbs that had long ago covered the creek. The light made the white shirt he wore almost seem fluorescent. He always wore a white shirt, neatly pressed and starched, and rarely rolled up the sleeves; but, on this day, he did. I noticed his well-developed but normal-sized muscles as they worked in coordination with the oars and the waves as I thought to myself how difficult rowing a boat must be. The small gray hair that edged his short sideburns offered the only contrast to a jet-black head of hair, neatly parted and rarely mussed. In the summer, he wore blue suits and a straw fedora, but, this day, his head was uncovered. The anchor made a splash as we arrived in a channel near a small island located near the middle of the river see FATHER, pg. 6
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Charlie, 550433, is a 1-year-old male pitbull/Catahoula Leopard dog mix. He has been neutered and has received his first set of vaccines. He also is Heartworm test negative. Charlie is a ball of sweet and playful energy. He loves to run and play. Charlie came to the shelter as a stray last month. He loves to be around people. He will jump up in your lap and want his head rubbed. Charlie also does really well around other dogs. He will do best with an owner who can keep him active. Charlie also seems to be house-trained. Patches, 554836, is a 1-year-old spayed domestic short-haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Patches is a beautiful torti-colored kitty. She has only been in the shelter for a few days, but she is a sweetheart. Patches loves to be around people. She is young and playful, but also likes to lie in your lap. Patches also is litter-trained. She will make a great housecat. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http:// hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
New Sponsor-A-Highway program with VDOT and Hanover County fights litter HANOVER -- The Ashland District of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Hanover County have announced a new cooperative approach to their war on litter. Starting Monday, July 1, businesses, groups or individuals can sponsor the collection of litter along both sides of a one-mile section of highway. The focus of the program will be Hanover’s primary roads (Routes 1, 30, 33, 54, 156, 301 and 360) and major secondary roads (627). The sponsor can select any route that is available to have the contractor collect the litter. The cost to the sponsor
will be about $200 annually per road for three years, and the contractor will pick up the litter four times a year. VDOT will install a sign recognizing the sponsoring business, group or individual. Residents are invited to join this effort to improve the environment and beautify Hanover County. An application for the new Sponsor-a-Highway program is available at the Hanover County Department of Public Works. The address is P.O. Box 470, Hanover VA 23069. The telephone number is 804-365-6181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Doswell Community Center. Those who contributed to the nation’s history will be recognized and thanked for their service. A meal will be served and entertainment will be provided. Veterans who are able to attend are asked to RSVP by July 8 to Betty Stanley at 804368-0035.
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The Universe from the Center: Black holes are a fascinating topic 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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his month I will (finally) begin to discuss the fascinating topic of black holes. But I would be remiss if I didn’t note that July 20th marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing in 1969. I’m of an age that I remember exactly where I was when that historic event took place. (I had just graduated from high school in Rapid City, South Dakota, two months earlier, and I was parked in front of the television watching Walter Cronkite’s coverage.) OK – so what is a “black hole” anyway? Our classical model for gravity is Newton’s Law of Universal gravitation, which states that any two objects which have mass will be attracted to one another. That force is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square
of their separation. (Technically this applies to point-like or spherical masses, but stars and planets are essentially spherical so it’s not much of a stretch to apply it in general.) We can calculate how fast one needs to move to be in a circular orbit around such a mass, and how fast to escape the central mass altogether. These are both proportional to the square root of the central mass. For low earth orbit these speeds are respectively 5 and 7 miles per second. Now, for a fixed distance imagine increasing the central mass. Both orbital and escape speeds will increase. Alternatively, imagine a given spherical mass and crush it down into a smaller and smaller radius. The escape speed at that new radius will increase, but there is a limit: the speed of light is the fastest anything can go in our universe. If we could squeeze the Earth into a radius of about 9 mm, even light could not escape from the surface. For the Sun that radius is about 3 km. Unfortunately, Newton’s formulation doesn’t work for such extremes, but General Relativity gives us the same number, called the Schwarzschild radius, for the “event horizon” of a black hole. Anything which crosses the event horizon will be trapped! Worse still for the unlucky object to cross over, gravity will crush it down to a pointlike “singularity.”
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closer to the Virginia side. The only sound was the ruffle of the small brown bag packed by my mother as he unpacked the sandwiches. The smell of home-baked ham permeated the vanilla-covered wrappers as he neatly undid my mother’s handiwork. A small thermos of iced tea provided the perfect accompaniment for a lunch with the perfect location, with the perfect company. We talked about a lot of things that day, sitting in that overused rowboat, bobbing in the calm waters of the Potomac as they gathered speed headed for the falls. I was a small boy and didn’t know much about this quiet man who never spared words when prompted by his children. I didn’t realize then that I’d never heard him say a curse word or raise his voice in anger toward my mother or miss a day of work or
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General Relativity describes gravity as a distortion of space and time caused by the presence of mass. As seen by a distant observer, time stops at the event horizon so that observer would never actually see anything fall in. However, approaching the event horizon converts potential energy into kinetic energy, causing the infalling material to be heated to extreme enough temperatures to radiate in the infrared, ultraviolet, and ultimately as x-rays.
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When theorists calculate things that are hard to believe, one natural reaction is to assume there’s a problem with the theory, and black holes are no exception. Yes, this is what the theory says, but nature would never actually produce such oddities. Next month we’ll discuss observational evidence that the theory is indeed correct and nature doesn’t care that we find it hard to believe. Lunar phases for July: New Moon on the 2nd, at 3:16 p.m. – accompanied
a school play or baseball game. The only thing I really knew was that I felt lucky to have this guy as a dad, and I liked spending time with him. It’s a relationship that he nurtured early in my life, a commitment he didn’t talk about, only lived. The ham sandwiches on soft white bread were almost gone, so we searched for a spot to throw our fishing line, both of us hoping for non-yielding results. The small fishing rod seemed small in his hands, a relic of a past birthday gift. I didn’t know then it would be the only fishing rod I ever owned, but he wouldn’t be surprised. The sun didn’t seem as bright or intense as the softer hues of afternoon painted the shoreline and gently rippling waves. He rowed seemingly effortless across the open stretch that separated us from Seneca, each stroke exactly the same, each
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by a total solar eclipse visible from the South Pacific; First Quarter on the 9th, at 6:55 a.m.; Full Moon on the 16th, at 5:38 p.m. – accompanied by a partial lunar eclipse, not visible from here because the Sun is still up! Last Quarter on the 24th, at 9:18 p.m., and another New Moon on the 31st, at 11:12 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. Now that we’re into summer, having passed the solstice on June 21st, it may surprise some to know that on July 4th we will be at aphelion – our greatest distance from the Sun. The seasonal temperature variations are due not to the Earth-Sun distance, but to our planet’s 23½ degree equatorial tilt relative to the plane of the ecliptic. Perihelion, our closest approach to the Sun happens in January. At the end of the month, you may get a chance to see the delta Aquarid meteors. It’s not typically a busy meteor shower, but the New Moon means that pre-dawn observers may have a chance to see up to 10 to 15 per hour. The radiant of the shower will be to the southwest around 3 a.m. This shower doesn’t have a real “peak” so look for them from the 29th through 31st. Pre-dawn planet watchers will strain to see Venus low to the east early in July. Mars will be visible in evening twilight, setting due west just before 10 p.m. Mercury will be to the left of
oar hitting the gentle waves simultaneously. The repetitive motion mirrored the way he lived his life with steady strokes and focused determination. Less than a year later, he was gone and a young boy was left with only memories, faint recollections of endless games of catch among a myriad of lessons learned in a short period of time. And many years later, those few hours at Seneca seem more special than ever … and his influence still guides me as I attempt to parent, inspire, and teach my children. On Father’s Day 2019, I’m most appreciative for having my father even if for only a short amount of time. The memories don’t fade, and I suppose that I am somehow continuing a journey that he began, a sort of continuation that confirms that the departed live on in the lives of the people who loved them. I think he’d like that.
Mars. Jupiter will pass due south at the same time, setting at 3 a.m. Saturn will be visible all night, and will be at opposition on the 9th. At mid-month about three hours after sunset, the constellation Lyra and its brightest star Vega mark the zenith sky. To the southeast, about 40 degrees from Vega (50 degrees above the horizon) is Altair, also known as alpha Aquilae – the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, the Eagle. Deneb in Cygnus is to the northeast about 60 degrees above the horizon. These three stars mark the Summer Triangle, and they are visible virtually all night as the sky appears to rotate over our part of the globe. Ursa Major is to the northwest, with the familiar “pointer stars” in the bowl of the “big dipper” allow your eye to follow their line up to Polaris, which marks the approximate north pole of the celestial sphere. The “handle” of the dipper can be followed back to the west to find Arcturus, in the constellation Bootes. To the northeast Casseiopia looks like a crooked W on the sky. As you notice Mars to west, you’ll also see its “rival” Antares to the southwest in the constellation Scorpio. 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.
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On Mondays during these months, processing can take place between 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (the cannery closes at 10:30 p.m. on Mondays). On the other days of the week, processing can take place between 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the cannery closing at 4 p.m. The canning process must begin during these designated times in order to have the process completed by the cannery closing time. Processes that take longer than the average of five hours must be approved in advance by the cannery supervisor. Those planning to go to the Cannery are urged to call the
cannery supervisor to check on availability. The cannery supervisor’s number is 804-365-6484. For Hanover County residents, the cost is $1.17 a can or .30 cents a jar. For those who do not live in Hanover County, the charge is $1.32 per can and .40 cents per jar. You must bring your own jars. Additional charges apply for use of the kettle, blancher or corn machine. Commercial customers are encouraged to set up an appointment with the cannery supervisor. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 804-365-6181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
EDUCATION | School Board, Student News & Announcements HARRISONBURG – Three Hanover County residents took part in Eastern Mennonite University’s 101st Commencement Ceremony on May 5. They were among 486 students welcomed as alumni. They are: Hunter Taylor of Ashland, Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Leadership and Sport Promotion and a minor in Business Administration; Travis Abele of Mechanicsville, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Leadership; and Tariq Caldwell of Mechanicsville, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a minor in Human Resource Management. _____________________ WILLIAMSBURG -- The following local residents were recently named to the Dean's List at the College of William & Mary for the spring 2019 semester: Ashland -- Caroline Azdell, Emma Burke and Hannah London. Beaverdam -- Sarah Kyle. Mechanicsville -- Michael Brown, Maxwell Cloe, Mason Cox, Maisy Fling, Allison Greenday, Jared Jones, William Larson, Alexandra Ledwith, Madison Lee, Casey Lenhart, Grace Li, Jordan Lipinski, Patrick McAndrew, Kathryn Monfalcone, Jessica Peyton, Ryan Ripley, Callie Robinson, Eric Roos, Roney Rowland, Caleb Sanford, Casey Scanlan, Jonathan Willing and Brittany Young. Montpelier -- Zachary Allen, Jacob Deuell and Justin Deuell. In order to achieve Dean's List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours
and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester. _____________________ SEARCY, Arkansas -- Joshua Clemons of Mechanicsville is one of more than 800 graduates who received a diploma at Harding University's commencement exercises May 11. Clemons received a Bachelor of Business Administration in management. _____________________ E M M I T SBU R G , Maryland -- Ryan Griffiths of Mechanicsville has earned dean's list honors for the spring 2019 semester. _____________________ WILLIAMSBURG --The following local residents recently graduated from the College of William & Mary: Ashland -- Sean Franco, Bachelor of Science, and Emily Kurtzweil, Bachelor of Arts. Beaverdam -Erin Kitchens, Bachelor of Arts, and Sarah Kyle, Bachelor of Arts. Hanover -- KaShea Temple, Bachelor of Science. Mechanicsville -- Benjamin Anderson, Bachelor of Science; Colleen Birmingham, Bachelor of Arts; Emily Earls, Bachelor of Arts; Jay Feyerabend, Bachelor of Arts; Allison Greenday, Bachelor of Arts; Kangee LaRoque, Bachelor of Science; Nicole Petzer, Bachelor of Science; Jessica Peyton, Bachelor of Arts; Eric Roos, Bachelor of Science; Bruce Wenger, Bachelor of Science; and Jonathan Willing, Bachelor of Arts. Montpelier -- Zachary Allen, Bachelor of Science. _____________________ STAUNTON -- On May 19, the Mary Baldwin University family bid farewell to 420 mem-
bers of the Class of 2019 on Page Terrace during the university's 177th Commencement exercises. Local students honored for their graduation included: Stephanie Morgan Cario of Mechanicsville, who earned a Master of Arts in Teaching, and Sarah Crumbly Owens of Mechanicsville, who earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy. BOSTON, Massachusetts -- Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,902 students, Lindsey K. Payne of Mechanicsville, who received a Master of Public Health in Community Assessment, Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in May 2019. ----HARRISONBURG -James Madison University has announced the following students made the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. Students who earn dean’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA (grade point average) of between 3.5 and 3.899. Mechanicsville resident Ella Catherine Alvis is majoring in Health Services Administration. Mechanicsville resident Abigail Lauren Armbrecht is majoring in Media Arts and Design. Mechanicsville resident Grace Ann Bailey is majoring in Intelligence Analysis. Mechanicsville resident Erin Alexandra Bartal is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Zachary Ryder Berry is majoring in Integrated Science & Technology. Montpelier resident Sawyer Anderson Boyd is majoring in International Affairs. Mechanicsville resident Gavyn Elisabeth Broce majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal
Four county schools earn recognition for Advanced Learning and Achievement Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Governor Ralph Northam and the Virginia Board of Education recently named four Hanover County Public Schools – Atlee High School and Kersey Creek, Pole Green, and Rural Point elementary schools -- as recipients of the 2019 Board of Education Distinguished Achievement Award for advanced learning and achievement as part of the annual Virginia Index of
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Performance awards. These schools met or exceeded state and federal accountability standards and
achieved excellence goals set by the Governor and state Board of Education during the 2017-2018 school year. “Our teachers, administrators, and staff are committed to providing our students with the most relevant, equitable, and innovative education possible. I am grateful for their efforts and proud of our students’ hard work and achievement that make earning awards such as this possible,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, July 10 Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
Thursday, July 18 Ashland Economic Development Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
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 reenactments, living history, and
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Studies. Mechanicsville resident Ryan Tristan Brooker is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Jordan Maxwell Brooks is majoring in Integrated Science & Technology. Mechanicsville resident Olivia Ann Buchanan is majoring in Graphic Design. Ashland resident Catherine Shea Burch is majoring in Industrial Design. Mechanicsville resident Allyson Brooke Butler is majoring in Geographic Science. Mechanicsville resident Grace Anne Buyas is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Abigail Irene Carter is majoring in Music. Mechanicsville resident Cecily Camille Caskie is majoring in Nursing. Rockville resident Rachel Diane Cicero is majoring in
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has a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.
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.
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information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. 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.
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
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
Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Layne Avery Courter is majoring in Athletic Training. Montpelier resident Emma Jane Delaney is majoring in Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erin Nichole Dixon is majoring in Music. Rockville resident Phoebe Maria Dubois is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Ryder Elliott Elder is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Rachel Lauren Faas is majoring in Studio Art. Ashland resident Shornette Thandie Figaro is majoring in Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Haley Jewell Graves is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Claire Nicole Guertler is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident
Morgan Lynne Guthrie is majoring in Hospitality Management. Ashland resident Hannah Elizabeth Harman is majoring in Health Services Administration. Rockville resident Ashley Marie Harrell is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Gabrielle Olivia Hodges is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Mason Cole Hodges is majoring in Finance. Ashland resident Meghan Elise Hodges is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Susannah Campbell Hosay is majoring in Justice Studies. Mechanicsville resident Emily Kay Jacob is majoring in Management. Mechanicsville resident Kelsie Rae Karnes is majoring in Health Sciences. Ashland resident Joseph Adam Lane is majoring in Accounting.
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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.
Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.
Fax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@ mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Ashland-Hanover Local. 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 804675-4230.
Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for
The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the
Mechanicsville resident Robert Evan Lawson is majoring in Health Services Administration. Mechanicsville resident Trevor Thomas Lee is majoring in Computer Information Systems. Mechanicsville resident Logan Wren Mahoney is majoring in Geology. Mechanicsville resident Jordan Abigail Martin is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Nathaniel Cole Martin is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Jack Ryan Mathes is majoring in Marketing. Mechanicsville resident Caroline Marie Warren Merrick is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Ashland resident Breanna Nicole Mouer is majoring in Kinesiology. Mechanicsville resident Thomas Christian Nance is
majoring in Management. Mechanicsville resident Zachary Keith Palmer is majoring in Sport & Recreation Management. Mechanicsville resident Donovan Alton Pearce is majoring in Political Science. Mechanicsville resident Jason Russell Peay is majoring in Accounting. Mechanicsville resident Morgan Ashley Pennington is majoring in Social Work. Mechanicsville resident Eric Ryan Price is majoring in Athletic Training. Ashland resident Allison Elizabeth Pulisic is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Claudia Elizabeth Riddle is majoring in Health Services Administration. Montpelier resident Marielle Priddy Robinson is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Makenzie Mae Rodriguez is majoring in Political Science.
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Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, 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. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend. Mechanicsville resident Caroline Dillon Ryan is majoring in Dance. Mechanicsville resident Rhiannon Alexa Saydlowski is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Jeffrey Cooper Schwartz is majoring in Theatre. Mechanicsville resident Thomas William Seay is majoring in Social Work. Mechanicsville resident Emily Elizabeth Setelin is majoring in Studio Art. Mechanicsville resident Rachel Elizabeth Smith is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erin Melinda Swierczewski is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Erin Elizabeth Thorn is majoring in Graphic Design. Mechanicsville resident William Peyton Upshaw is majoring in Philosophy and Religion. Ashland resident Kyra see EDUCATION, pg. 14
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Reed, Dreamland win 58th Bryan Trophy By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News MANAKIN-SABOT – Addison Reed’s favorite thing is to just be with the horses. “Competing is a plus,” she said. “If I couldn’t compete, I would still ride.” Horse trainer and Addison’s mom Sulu Rose-Reed described how her daughter – who’s been riding since she was about 5 – has always really enjoyed horse showing. “She rides one or two horses pretty much every day of her life,” Sulu said. “Time in the saddle is what it takes…” …especially when it comes to winning the Bryan Trophy. On Saturday, the 14-yearold Addison, who will be a sophomore at Hanover High School this fall, piloted Bridget Phillips’ horse Dreamland to victory in the 58th iteration of the prestigious, three-phase Bryan Trophy Horsemanship class at the Deep Run Horse Show at Deep Run Hunt Club. “It’s really cool that I could win that class because I know a lot of the people that are here and I’ve known a lot of them since I was really, really little,” Addison said. “It means a ton for everyone to be here, and to do it in front of this crowd, especially.” Addison described winning the Bryan Trophy as “a big check mark” for the Reed
family. She made tremendous strides from last year when she didn’t make the “test,” the third and final phase of the class with combined aspects of the event-opening jumping phase and the follow-up flat phase. Addison’s victory also succeeded a notable third-place finish with Dreamland in Friday evening’s USHJA National Hunter Derby Class, which featured 35 first-round competitors coming from as far away as Massachusetts and Florida. For Dreamland – whom husband-and-wife trainers Sulu Rose-Reed and Derek Reed imported from Europe – years of training consistently and staying healthy led to his victory in the elite class. “It’s the hours that you put in every day behind the scenes when people aren’t clapping for you that are what make a horse come up and be able to win a class like this,” Sulu said. “It’s making sure he’s happy and healthy and comfortable at home.” And Addison – Sulu said – gives Dreamland a lot of confidence. “He really believes in her, and she really believes in him,” Sulu said. “They make a great team.” While Addison said that Dreamland is helping her – “I’m just along for the ride,” she said Nick Vandeloecht/Goochland Gazette
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Mechanicsville’s Addison Reed and Dreamland clear a fence in the jumping phase of the Bryan Trophy competition Saturday.
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Focus on improvement, not ‘wins’ in GRAL By Rob Witham and Dave Lawrence Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE – “Did we win?” The question burst excitedly from a young Burkwood Buccaneer to her coaching staff just after their Greater Richmond Aquatic League (GRAL) home meet Wednesday night with the Ashland Barracudas. “Did you better your time?” asked Burkwood head coach Karen Seeber, immediately pointing her team member in the proper direction. Wednesday’s second regular season meet for both teams would not be competitive from a team standpoint due to sheer numbers when it came to team sizes, as Burkwood had far more participants than Ashland. The 1,835.5 to 569.5 score doesn’t give the proper indication of the true goals each team had on a warm, comfortable evening unhindered by nearby storms. The highlight for the Barracudas was Christine Datovech, who broke the GRAL regular-season record in the 13-14 girls 50-meter freestyle, finishing in 28.28, 31 seconds better than the previous mark of 28.59 set by former Atlee and now North Carolina State swimmer Olivia Fisher in 2013. Datovech was one of two triple winners for Ashland, joining Duke Flanagan. Grace Gordon, Oliver Mudd and Thomas Senfield each were quadruple winners for the Barracudas, Senfield blasting 6-1/2 seconds from his previous best in the 11-12 boys 50 butterfly, winning in 36.63 – just 49 seconds short of senior varsity status – and defeating Colin Eliason of Burkwood, who also posted a personal best at 36.90. Eliason was a Burkwood triple winner, one of 11 that
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Top, Burkwood’s Morgan Pittman (foreground) and Molly Gardner swim in the 13-14 girls 100-meter individual medley in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s Week 2 swim meet between Ashland and host Burkwood Swim and Racquet Club Wednesday. Pittman finished first and Gardner second in the event, with times of 1:13.91 and 1:15.87, respectively. Above, Ashland’s Paul Datovech pulls into second place during the breaststroke leg of the 15-18 boys 100-meter individual medley. He won the varsity division with a time of 1:08.71.
included Nick Ligday, who knocked more than 4 seconds off his personal best in the 13-14 boys 100 butterfly, finishing in 1:12.47, just behind teammate Nathaniel Eliason, who won in 1:11.75, both qualifying for the season-ending Champs event next month, Eliason in senior varsity, the highest classification possible.
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The Buccaneers had 11 quadruple winners: Eliason, Josh Altman, Logan Deal, Kennon Downes, Allison Everhart, Grayson Fitch, Teagan Gilhooly, Claire Ligday, Mary Jane Ligday, Morgan Pittman, and Chandler Rose. For Seeber and her assistants, their first home meet was a great chance to collectively
sees the youngest members reach new heights, assistant coach Emily Beaudin gets great satisfaction. “I love the little kids, I really do. Building relationships with them and seeing them grow, it’s probably one of my favorite parts,” Beaudin said, reflecting upon her own formative swimming years. To watch Claire Ligday, at 7, swim nearly 14 seconds faster in the 8-and-under girls 100 individual medley to win in 1:52.87, is the perfect example of how Beaudin, and all the coaches at Burkwood, are rewarded. For Ashland head coach Gary Trent, schedules and therefore, practices, are settling down and he’s seeing the results. “Last week, school was still in. Things were haphazard in week one. This week, we did a lot of breaststroke work and I’m relatively pleased with how it turned out,” he said. Gordon, Senfield, Sophie Pound, Lucas Bunger, Erin Bunger, Cerys O’Sullivan, Mary Turpin, and Duke Flanagan each significantly improved personal best times in the event. So, while all teams want to win, the focus as the GRAL season nears the halfway mark, is making sure as many swimmers as possible reach Champs come season’s end, and, more important, that everyone is having fun. Small numbers, big hearts at Old Church MECHANICSVILLE – The number of swimmers might be relatively small, but the hearts and competitive spirit was more Center, Old Church’s Madeline Atkinson swims to victory in the 15-18 girls 50-yard breaststroke in the Greater Richmond than large enough with the Aquatic League’s Week 2 swim meet between the combined combined Rockville-Dolphin Rockville-The Dolphin Club team and host Old Church. Above, Club swim team traveled to Rockville’s Aidan Fraser swims to a second-place finish in the Old Church for some GRAL 15-18 boys 50-yard breaststroke. Division 4 action Wednesday. In terms of numbers of focus their participants on week of summer vacation, on working, not just in the meet, better strokes, better times and but in practice during the first more confidence. When she see GRAL, pg. 13
Post 175 wins one, loses one in second week By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Mechanicsville Post 175 did a bit of both last week as it fielded a lineup still depleted by new high school graduates indulging in Beach Week. The team gutted out a 9-2 win against South Richmond Post 137 on June 18. While the final score wasn’t close, the game was tied 2-2 after two innings and South Richmond was in striking distance until Mechanicsville erupted for six runs in the sixth. But explosive offense is what undid Post 175 Sunday, when West End Post 361 struck for six runs in the fifth inning to stake itself to a 13-7 win. But the Post 175 players have plenty of fight in them, as shown against Post 137 earlier in the week. Orion Debres, who threw 45 pitches in relief in the team’s season opener on June 16, threw 96 more in a start on just two days rest against South Richmond – and he earned the win. “I feel better than I’ve felt in a while, to be honest,” Debres said after the Post 137 game.
striking out four and walk- down and, with the help of his ing six South Richmond bat- defense, kept Post 175 in conters. After giving up a pair of tention. His former King William runs in the second, he settled
teammate, Landon Smith, give Debres a big boost at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two runs scored and four RBI. Another
former Cavalier teammate, Travis Shumate, pitched in with a double, scored a run, and pitched 1-2/3 innings of scoreless relief. Some of the Beach Week returnees shook off the rust against Post 361 Sunday, with former Hanover player Blake Doggett going 2-for-2 with two walks, a double, one run scored and three RBI. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
and I think that they’re having a good time,” Rockville head coach Sydney Scott said of her Racers. “They’re seeming to do a lot better.” One of her leading swimmers was James Ferry, an 8-and-under boy who has made a number of Champs cuts in the first two weeks of GRAL competition in the 50 freestyle, 25 breaststroke, 25 butterfly, 100 individual medley and 25 freestyle. Other Rockville quad winners at Old Church were Janey Ferry, Sean Larkin and Ryan Zubris. Bailey Owens and Colston Worthington were triple winners for the Racers.
Old Church head coach Becky Bradford said her Otters were progressing fast. “I’m really impressed with the progress we’ve made in such a short amount of time,” she said. “I always tell my kids the most important thing is that we’re being respectful, we’re showing good sportsmanship and just really preparing for the future in that sense, like being nice and being polite to everyone that we’re meeting – and also swimming as fast as we can.” The Otters are doing their share of swimming fast. “We’ve got a lot of Champs cuts already,” Bradford said.
“And we’ve also got a lot of personal records. So even when we’re not getting the Champs cuts that we want, we’re still dropping time, which is all I can ask for.” Old Church had eight quad winners: Joelle Agee, Alex Brehm, Connor Brooks, Liz Laprade, Collin Marks, Keelyn Underdown, Kendall Underdown and Ty Williams. The Otters also had three triple winners: Madeline Atkinson, Julia Kelly and Nathan Kelly. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Above, Mechanicsville Post 175’s Orion Debres launches a sacrifice fly to score Landon Smith and put Mechanicsville ahead for good in Post 175’s 9-2 win over South Richmond Post 137 at Hanover High School on June 18. Right, Mechanicsville second baseman Hunter Beck hauls in a pop fly for the second out in the top of the second inning.
“I guess it’s just the adrenaline going. It makes me feel good, makes me ready to go, just one pitch at a time … just enjoying pitching the game.” Debres scattered five hits,
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– she added that the key thing she does to help him is to take a deep breath, “because that helps him take a breath.” “Maybe I count my rhythm so that he has a rhythm,” she said. “It makes it easier for him to jump because his balance is better.” The Deep Run Horse Show has extra meaning for the Reeds as Sulu not only is from Manakin-Sabot, but also grew up right down the street from
the Deep Run Hunt Club. “It’s really fun to have her come back and win here,” Sulu said of Addison. “It’s a nice trophy and it’s a great horse show and it’s a Heritage Competition, and we know most of the people here because there are a lot of people from the Virginia area. It’s just fun to come and show what she can do here, and at home.” Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Goochland Gazette and Powhatan Today. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.
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swimmers and numbers of points, Rockville and the Dolphin Club had the advantage – something neither team would have otherwise since they are the smallest teams individually in the GRAL this year. But all the teams had strong swimmers, and Old Church’s Otters had more quadruple and triple winners from the evening. The focus throughout the season is on personal improvement – and having fun. “They’re doing really well,
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Hanover Habitat aims to improve home affordability with national campaign Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — Nearly 19 million households across the United States are spending at least half of their income on a place to live, often forgoing basic necessities such as food and health care to make ends meet. In Hanover County, an individual working minimum wage would need to work 111 hours to be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment with a fair market rent of over $1,000. The stability that housing should bring continues to remain out of reach for many people. Hanover Habitat for Humanity recently joined Habitat organizations across the country to launch a new national advocacy campaign aimed at improving home affordability for 10 million people in the U.S. over the next five years. Marking significant
growth in Habitat’s commitment to ensuring that everyone has a safe and decent place to call home, the Cost of Home campaign seeks to identify and improve poli-
toward these goals. By meeting with local legislators and by participating in the Regional Partnership for Housing Affordability Initiative,
cies and systems through coordinated advocacy efforts at the local, state and federal levels. Cost of Home focuses on improving housing affordability across the housing continuum in four specific policy areas: increasing supply and preservation of affordable homes, equitably increasing access to credit, optimizing land use for affordable homes, and ensuring access to and development of communities of opportunity. Hanover Habitat already has taken several steps
“Hanover Habitat seeks to collaborate with all of our community stakeholders to seek solutions that allow our citizens to afford and live in the community where they work,” said Linda Tiller, executive director. More details about Habitat’s Cost of Home policy platform and campaign activation are available at habitat.org/costofhome. For more information, or to speak to Hanover Habitat about the campaign, contact Linda Tiller at ltiller@hanoverhfh.org or 804-569-6108.
About Hanover Habitat for Humanity Hanover Habitat for Humanity was formed in 1990 by a committed group of Hanover citizens who wanted to provide safe and affordable housing in Hanover County. Since that time Hanover Habitat has built homes for 66 families. People in our community and all over the world partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and their families. Hanover Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Housing Agency, and an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. To learn more about the organization visit www.hanoverhfh.org.
Council and planning commission among town meetings set Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Ashland Town Council will kick off July’s schedule of meetings in the municipality. Council is scheduled to meet
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each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued. Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-
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at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, the Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall.
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, The Ashland Economic Development Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, at Ashland Town Hall.
large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved. If you see a dog running at large, call Hanover County Emergency Communications at 804-365-6140. Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7.
For more information about Hanover County’s running at-large laws, call Animal Control at 365-6485. Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any time of year without a current county license tag affixed to their collar. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Alysse Vaughan is majoring in Architectural Design. Mechanicsville resident Leeanne Xin Hui Ward is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erin Alexis Watkins is majoring in Justice Studies. Mechanicsville resident Katharine Leigh Webel is majoring in Sociology. Rockville resident Brenton Kerth Whanger is majoring in Integrated Science & Technology. Mechanicsville resident Erica Kay Winfrey is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. _____________________ HARRISONBURG -- James Madison University has announced the following students made the president’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Students who earn president’s list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA (grade point average) of 3.900 or above. Hanover resident Joshua Alexander Biggs is majoring in Marketing. Mechanicsville resident Ashton Bradley Clevenger is majoring in Dance. Mechanicsville resident Erin Nichole Dixon is majoring in Music. Mechanicsville resident Casey Danielle Dunivan is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Abigail Ann Eget is majoring in Math. Mechanicsville resident Lauren J Field is majoring in Nursing. Mechanicsville resident Olivia Austin Fields is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Catherine Regina Fisher is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Taylor Jayne Fitzgerald is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Montpelier resident Mackenzie Paige Flickinger is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Claire Nicole Guertler is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Gabrielle Olivia Hodges is majoring in Psychology. Mechanicsville resident Anna Leigh Holcomb is majoring in
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Emily Kay Jacob is majoring in Management. Mechanicsville resident Megan Claire Jones is majoring in Justice Studies. Mechanicsville resident Sierra Marin Lackey is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Logan Wren Mahoney is majoring in Geology. Mechanicsville resident Jordan Abigail Martin is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Kaylin Alyssa Mathes is majoring in Communication Studies. Mechanicsville resident Caroline Marie Warren Merrick is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Ashleigh Elizabeth Outhous is majoring in Chemistry. Montpelier resident Katherine Morgan Peppers is majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Mechanicsville resident Eric Ryan Price is majoring in Athletic Training. Mechanicsville resident Caroline Dillon Ryan is majoring in Dance. Mechanicsville resident Emily Elizabeth Setelin is majoring in Studio Art. Mechanicsville resident Erin Melinda Swierczewski is majoring in Health Sciences. Mechanicsville resident Leeanne Xin Hui Ward is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. Mechanicsville resident Erica Kay Winfrey is majoring in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies. _____________________ CARLISLE, Pennsylvania – Dickinson College has announced that Claire Jeantheau of Mechanicsville was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester. All students earning a position on the Dean’s List-a recognition of academic excellence-must have a gradepoint average of 3.7 or above on a 4.0 GPA (grade point average) scale for the semester. Jeantheau is a rising junior classical studies and educational studies major. Jeantheau is a graduate of Atlee High School and is the daughter of Richard and Suzan Jeantheau of Mechanicsville For more information, visit www. dickinson.edu.
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