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Have a safe & happy 4th of July

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Axselle, Sutton appointed to school board

Ashland and Beaverdam ready to celebrate the 4th

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

verybody loves a parade – and folks in the Town of Ashland and the Beaverdam community will come out on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s independence with parades and other festivities.

The 2019 Ashland July Fourth Celebration & Parade will get underway at 10:15 a.m. at Henry Clay Elementary School with the lineup for the non-motorized parade.

This fun-filled parade will kick off at 11 a.m. and wrap up at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. As usual, HAAC is sponsoring the Fourth of July celebration.

At noon, a patriot concert will be presented by the Hanover Concert Band.

Food, lawn games, an apple pie contest, and patriotic pet contest are among the day’s activities.

Apple pies must be submitted between 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, at HAAC.

HANOVER -- One incumbent and one newcomer will begin new terms on the Hanover County School Board when the panel meets for its regular July meeting this week.

John Axselle was reappointed to the Beaverdam District seat and George Sutton was tapped to man the Henry District seat at last Wednesday’s Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting. Both nominations were approved by unanimous votes.

Former Henry District school board representative Marla Coleman had expressed a desire to continue her service on the board at a public hearing where nominations were accepted last month.

Coleman, a career educator and administrator, did not attend

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Miss Beaverdam winners for 2018 were crowned at the 42nd Beaverdam Ruritan Club Independence Day Parade and Celebration. Shown are, from left, Little Miss Beaverdam Addy Ann Crisp, Little Junior Miss Beaverdam Stanleigh Plant, and Miss Beaverdam Kristin Lloyd.

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Essay contest winners honored The Clay Springs Ruritan Club recently honored winners of an essay contest for 4th graders at John M. Gandy Elementary School. The essay was to be written on “Water Conservation?”

The 1st and 2nd place winners from Gandy Elementary were Lucy Lynne, 1st place, and Scarlett Gentry, 2nd place. First, 2nd and 3rd place winners and their families were invited to attend the May 6 Clay Springs Ruritan Club meeting for dinner, after which winners read their winning essay. Each winner received a monetary award, Rudy Bear, and Certificate of Recognition for their great essays. Scarlett Gentry, left, and Lucy Lynne are shown with their certificates. The 3rd place winner was unable to attend the meeting but also was awarded a monetary award, Rudy Bear, and Certificate of Recognition. Clay Springs Ruritan Club members agreed that “All of the students who participated provided some great ideas to encourage family and friends to conserve water.” They also thanked all those students that participated. “Great job!”

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AL Post 90 holds change of command ceremony Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com BEAVERDAM -- American Legion 13th District 1st Vice Commander Charles Alverez installed the 2019-2020 officers of Beaverdam American Legion Post 90 on June 9. The new officers are: commander, Kevin Glathar; 1st vice commander, Michael Byorick; 2nd vice commander, David Luck; adjutant, Eugene

Truitt; finance officer, Stephen Collins; sergeant-at-arms, Joseph Wright; and chaplain, Glen Dunwoody.

The American Legion is the nation’s largest Veteran Service Organization. Post 90 has served local veterans and the community since the middle 1930s.

The objectives of the Post and the Legion are found in their Four Pillars: Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and

Children and Youth.

The American Legion represents and serves veterans in Hanover County in three American Legion Posts: Beaverdam Post 90, Mechanicsville Post 175 and Ashland Post 206.

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Kevin Glathar, left, incoming commander, receives the gavel from Eugene Truitt, outgoing commander, at the Change of Command Ceremony for Beaverdam American Legion Post 90.

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Registration underway for Hanover Humane’s 2019 Loving Critter Camp Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Later this month, Hanover Humane will once again offer its “Loving Critter Camp” for animal-loving children (rising second through fifth graders) during summer vacation.

“Loving Critter Camp” is a five-day program, offered from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday through Friday, July 22- 26, at Hanover Humane’s facility in Ashland, located four miles north of Virginia Center Commons Mall.

Hanover Humane has dedicated this educational program for children in honor of Diana Lynn Loving, one of Hanover Humane’s patrons. Through eyes of the children enrolled in “Loving Critter Camp,” Loving’s respect, love, and appreciation for animals will live on.

“Loving Critter Camp” is the place where campers will learn about the animals that share our world from a knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. Rising

Loving Critter Camp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday-Friday July 22- 26 at Hanover Humane’s facility in Ashland second through fifth graders will participate in age-appropriate lessons, crafts, and hands-on animal encounters that teach them respect and compassion for animal, and they also will learn how to provide a lifetime of care for animals.

During camp, children will encounter all sorts of creatures, large and small, and will handle a wide variety of friendly pets. They will examine animals, both

domestic and exotic, and learn what it takes to care for these animals as pets.

The children will have the opportunity to meet individuals in the field such as animal trainers, animal handlers, etc., and will learn what it takes to work with these amazing creatures as pets.

Nestled on five acres, Hanover Humane’s facility has a full-service Boarding and Grooming Kennel with a play yard and wooded walking trails.

Presentations and camp activities will be conducted both indoors and outdoors, weather permitting.

To better meet the needs of campers, course materials and activities have been arranged for rising second through fifth graders. There are a limited number of slots still available, and these slots will be filled on a first come/first paid basis.

For more information on Hanover Humane’s Loving Critter Camp July 2019 Session, and to obtain registration materials, email the coordinator at info@ hanoverhumanesociety.org.

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Awards will be presented for first, second and third places, as well as Most Patriotic Pie and Best Kid’s Pie (under the age of 11).

A panel of judges will select the winning pies, which will be auctioned at 12:30 p.m. All decisions by the judges are final.

Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit HAAC. The remaining pie entries will be sold by the slice. Pies must be homemade with primarily apple filling. Additions including nuts, spices, raisins, etc., are permitted.

The Beaverdam Ruritan Club will present the Beaverdam Independence Day Parade & Celebration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lineup for the parade starts at 9 a.m. at Trainham Road and following a route to the

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The Hanover Concert Band will once again perform at the Ashland Fourth of July festivities at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

Ruritan Park.

A Miss Beaverdam Contest with girls in specified age groups is scheduled, with Miss Beaverdam being crowned.

Also included in the day are activities and games for kids; a Classic Car Show; cornhole;

food such as hot dogs, hamburgers, French fries, and BBQ chicken dinners (made using Elmore Hall’s secret recipe).

The Ruritans have been sponsoring the July 4th/ Independence Day Parade since 1974.

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

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7200 block of Fairview Drive, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 15000 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to was reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 800 block of England Street/ North Hill Carter Parkway, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $5 or more from a person, was reported in the 2200 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7300 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 1200 block

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

May 11

Simple assault was reported in the 6500 block of Pohite Drive, Mechanicsville.

Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 9200 block of Shady Grove Road/Hanover Crossings Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11100 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 7100 block of Bruce Academy Court, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses was reported in the 11000 block of Bazile Road, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8100 block of Goodfellow Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13200 block of Lea Anna Lane, Rockville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Cudlipp Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Burning or destroying personal property was reported in the 8400 block of Erle Road, Mechanicsville.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 16100 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Violation of a protective order (general) was reported in the 6900 block of Springhill Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 11200 block of Elmont Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 11100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6500 block of Creighton Road/ Sledds Lake Road, Mechanicsville.

May 13

Obtaining money, etc., false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 6400 block of Pohite Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9400

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

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 7200 block of Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

May 15 Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Lee-

accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Operating a motor vehicle, habitual offender, second, subsequent offense, was reported in the 12300 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Passing a stopped bus loading or unloading was reported in the 10200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9800 block of Kings

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Commonwealth’s attorney explains state’s new laws (Editor’s note: R.E. “Trip�

Chalkley III, commonwealth’s attorney for Hanover County, submitted the following information about laws that went into effect on Monday.) s always, July 1, 2019, will see new laws and amendments to existing statutes take effect in the Commonwealth. The following is a summary of those new statutes and amendments to existing laws that I feel are of interest to my fellow Hanoverians. Should the reader have any questions about the laws noted herein or any statute not mentioned, please contact me at 365-6186.

The definition of “adequate shelter� for certain animals was amended to require the provision of shelter that, during hot weather, is shaded and does not readily conduct heat and, during cold

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weather, has a windbreak at its entrance and provides sufficient bedding material. It is now required that in order to meet the mandate that an animal be given adequate space, a tether must be at least three (3) times the length of the animal or ten (10) feet in length, whichever is greater and not cause injury or pain, not weigh more than one-tenth of the animal’s body weight, or have weights or heavy objects attached to it. Agricultural animals are exempted.

An amendment provides that any person who tortures, willfully inflicts inhumane injury or pain not connected with bona fide scientific or medical experimentation, or cruelly and unnecessarily beats, maims, or mutilates any dog or cat that is a companion animal, whether belonging to him or another, and as a direct result causes serious

bodily injury to such animal, penalty for a Class 1 misdeis guilty of a Class 6 felony meanor, and also, shall be (up to 5 years in prison or up ordered to pay three times the to 12 months in jail and/or a value of the timber removed.

Contempt of court for fail$1,000 fine). Previously the animal had to die to subject ure to appear may be punthe offender to a felony pun- ished summarily by fine or incarceration of up to 10 days. ishment.

Any person who orally The trial court is now empowered to defer proceed- makes a threat to kill or do ings in the adjudication of a bodily injury against any health care provider dog as “dangerwho is engaged in ous�. The court is the performance required to place of his duties in a conditions upon hospital or in an the owner and, emergency room on upon a violation, the premises of any the court may clinic or other facilimpose existing ity rendering emerpenalties. If the gency medical care conditions are fulCHALKLEY is guilty of a Class filled, the court 1 misdemeanor. shall dismiss the proceedings against the ani- Certain exceptions are provided. mal and owner.

The definition of illeIt will be a Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months in gal gambling is amended to jail and/or a $2,500.00 fine) clarify that the making, placfor any person to knowingly, ing, or receipt of any bet or with the intent to mislead wager of money or other cona law enforcement agency, sideration or thing of value cause another to give a false shall include the purchase of report to any law enforcement a product, internet access, or official by publicly simulating other thing made in exchange any crime against the person for a chance to win a prize, stake, or other consideration or crime against property.

Any person who buys and or thing of value by means of removes timber from a land- the operation of a gambling owner’s property is guilty of device, regardless of whether theft should he fail to pay by the chance to win may be the date specified in a writ- offered in the absence of a ten agreement. If there is no purchase.

In addition to current law, written agreement, payment is to be made within 60 days forgery may be now prosecutof removal. A buyer’s failure to ed in any county or city where pay after the deadline within an issuer, acquirer, or account 10 days of receiving a demand holder suffered a financial for payment shall be prima loss. Prosecution for offenses facie evidence of intent to vio- related to credit cards may late the statute. One guilty of now also occur in the county such theft is subject to the or city where the cardholder

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Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 13500 block of Providence Run Road, Ashland.

resides.

The minimum age to purchase or possess tobacco products, nicotine vapor products and alternative nicotine products was increased from 18 years of age to 21 years. There is an exception for active military personnel.

These products may be sold from a vending machine if there is proper notice of the age requirement, the machine is located in a site not open to the general public and generally not accessible to those under 21.

Financial institutions may refuse to execute a transaction, delay a transaction or refuse to disburse funds if the staff believes, in good faith the transaction may in, some manner, involve financial exploitation of an aged or incapacitated adult or makes, or has actual knowledge, that another person has made, in good faith, a report to Social Services or adult protective services hotline a belief that the transaction may involve financial exploitation.

Any person, over the age of 18, convicted of capital murder of a law enforcement officer or certain other public safety officials shall be sentenced to no less than a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life.

A person convicted of a drug offense in another state may petition the general district court where he or she resides for a restricted driver’s license for limited purposes.

No such restricted license shall permit the operation of a commercial vehicle.

A driver’s failure to move

into a non-adjacent lane on a highway with at least 4 lanes when approaching a stationary vehicle displaying flashing, blinking, or alternating blue, red, or amber lights, or, if changing lanes would be unreasonable or unsafe, to proceed with due caution and maintain a safe speed, may be charged with reckless driving, a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Currently, such an offense is a traffic offense, if it is a first offense, is a traffic infraction, punishable by a fine of up to $250.00.

With certain exceptions, any person holding a handheld personal communications device in his hand while driving in a highway work zone is subject to a mandatory $250.00 fine.

A private or religious school is now allowed to employ a school security officer and to authorize said officer to carry a firearm in the performance of his duties.

The criteria for carrying a firearm are the same for a school security officer employed by a local school board.

Again, I emphasize the above is only a summary of certain legislation enacted by the General Assembly. The article does not fully discuss the provisions of the laws noted and does not mention every new law. Please contact me should the reader have any questions about any legislation, whether listed or not.

As always, a personal “thank you� to the citizens of Hanover County for allowing me the honor of serving as your Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Breaking and entering building to commit larceny, etc., armed was reported in the 10000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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the meeting and but did reply to requests for a statement. “I was not reappointed to the Hanover County School Board for a second term,�

Coleman said in an emailed statement. “As you can imagine, there are lots of questions regarding my reaction to being denied reappointment. I certainly can confirm that I am disappointed,� she added.

The longtime educator said the writing was on the wall when she announced her intenCOLEMAN tion to seek reappointment. “I was encouraged by several Hanover County leaders not to pursue reappointment,

but I have too much respect for the importance of the position to believe that the best strategy for me is to avoid the unpleasantness,� Coleman wrote.  Some observers on social media suggested supervisor Sean Davis’s decision not to reappoint Coleman was in direct response to a vote last year supporting a name change at two Hanover schools named for Confederate Civil War figures.

Davis said those allegations are unfounded, and his decision to appoint Sutton was based on Sutton’s resume and impressive work history. “I don’t make political appointments,� Davis said during last week’s meeting. “I think qualifications are extremely important. I think it takes a great deal of qualifications to sit on the school board,� he added before appointing Sutton to the position.

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best experiences I could imagine. I am deeply grateful to all who guided me along the way and helped me to grow into the role, Coleman said. “I will take with me wonderful memories of the great educators who work here in Hanover and the inspiring students who learn here. It was a rare opportunity, a lot of fun, and a ton of work. I place great value on the amazing opportunity I had to serve our exceptionally outstanding Hanover County Schools,� she concluded.

Beaverdam supervisor Aubrey “Bucky� Stanley indicated this wasn’t his first rodeo regarding school board appointments, but said this recent process left an indelible impression

Stanley said he met with nominee Scott Bray and was impressed with his compassion and dedication. “I’ve never had a meeting with anyone that I cared more about,� Stanley said.

Although Stanley opted for Axselle to begin his seventh term on the board, he assured his fellow board members that Bray’s talents would not go unnoticed. “Mr. Bray was not the person I selected to be the school board person, but just watch here in the next couple of weeks and Mr. Bray will be appointed to something in the county because he’s a good person who needs to be part of our government,� Stanley said.

Axselle begins his seventh

term on the board with 24 years of service, but said he is constantly reinvigorated working with Hanover County students and its school system.

He said one of his goals is to maintain Hanover County Public Schools’ excellent reputation in an ever-changing educational arena. “We are constantly trying to make sure that our kids have a good solid base that is wellrounded and will prepare them for whatever the job market is,�

Axselle said. “It’s an honor to be reappointed,� he said. “Whenever we interface with these kids, it makes you realize what you do and the importance of making a difference in these kids’ lives,�

Axselle said. “It makes it all worth it.�

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George Sutton, left, and John Axselle have been appointed to the Hanover County School Board representing the Henry and Beaverdam districts, respectively. Sutton replaces Marla Coleman; Axselle was reappointed.

Sutton served as a career Treasury Department official, analyst, teacher, and consultant to the Virginia Department of Education. “Mr. Sutton is highly qualified and holds substantial credentials to serve as a member of Hanover County’s School Board,� Davis said in an interview after the appointment.

He described his methodology regarding nominee selections. “When it comes time of appointments to any board or commission, there are often multiple individuals seeking appointment to those positions,� Davis said. “When Ms. Coleman’s term expired, as is consistent with my practice, I thoroughly reviewed the qualifications of everyone whose name was placed in consideration.�

In an interview following his appointment, Sutton said public service is a commitment to his community. “We often hear the term ‘give back’. I’ve lived here for 40 years, my children attended Hanover County schools and got a great education so this gives me the opportunity to give back,� Sutton said. “I’m looking forward to listening and learning and being a part of this team.�

Davis acknowledged Coleman’s service and offered his appreciation for her willingness to serve. “I want to thank Marla Coleman. Her service on the school board has been great,�

Davis said. “I’ve enjoyed working as a team.�

Coleman said her four-year experience was rewarding, challenging and inspiring. “It has truly been one of the

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White joins Kiwanis Club of Ashland

Wednesday, July 10 Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

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Bette R. White recently became the newest member of the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. She is the 58th Kiwanian in the club.

White is an Ashland resident and works with Companion Extraordinaire. She was inducted by Charlie Martin, left, her sponsor, and George Smith, right, club president. Kiwanis International was founded in 1915, and its Ashland Club was chartered in 1923. For 96 years, the Ashland Club has served Ashland and surrounding communities with a focus on children.

Thursday, July 18 Ashland Economic Development Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

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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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 804249-1845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

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

Eugene Truitt is the Post commander.

He can be contacted at 804-746-4734.

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.

Second Tuesdays The Hanover County Historical Society conducts free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse at 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/index.html.

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Legion baseball: Post 175 vs. Post 361 at Hermitage H.S. 7:00 p.m.

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Atlee, Ashcreek go distance in GRAL meet

By Rob Witham and Dave Lawrence Ashland-Hanover Local

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Battlefield Green’s Ben Gordon swims to victory in the 13-14 boys 100-yard breaststroke in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s swim meet between Bell Creek and host Battlefield Green Wednesday. Gordon finished in 1:07.44.

MECHANICSVILLE – Every swimmer mattered, every point a necessity, as Wednesday night’s battle between the Ashcreek Crocs and the Atlee Gators came down to Event 55.

Three and a half hours of swimming built a crescendo to the night’s final race, as a onetwo sweep in the advanced division and a win in the senior varsity division of the 15-18 mixed 200-yard freestyle relay gave the homestanding Gators a 959-956 win over Ashcreek.

Every division was tight, with margins of victory as few as seven points. It was the perfect atmosphere to get both teams prepared for the end of season Champs event held annually by the Greater Richmond Aquatic League at the end of July.

For Atlee head coach Jeremy Edwards, the midway point in the GRAL regular season means it is time to improve on the finer points, which made the difference against their rivals.

“We’ve pretty much got our endurance up, now we’re mainly working on technique,” Edwards explained. “Getting our turns right, getting starts right, and making sure the kids are all having fun and getting their strokes correct.”

One of the joys of a GRAL meet is the absence of a score-

board. Even though competitors want to win and ask a lot of questions about the scores during and after meets, it correctly shifts the focus to the two areas Edwards underscored: becoming a better swimmer and having fun.

In all, 27 Champs qualifying times were met by the Crocs and Gators combined during the meet, including two by Atlee quadruple winner Mauren Verity, winning the 5-8 girls 50-yard freestyle in 43.62, and – by virtue of winning the novice division of the 5-8 girls 25 backstroke in 23.10 –qualifying as junior varsity in that event.

Verity improved her 50 freestyle time by nearly 16 seconds.

Teammate Ava Jones, who ran second in the event, bested her time in the event by more than nine seconds.

Other quadruple winners for the Gators were Avery Jenkins, Jake Kilpatrick, Isabelle Lindsey, Elijah McEntire, and Alannah Simmons. McEntire broke the minute barrier in winning the 13-14 boys 100 freestyle in 58.81, then posted his first sub 30-second finish in the 50 butterfly, winning in 29.04.

Atlee triple winners were Connor Allison, Emma Allison, Meredith Boggess, Camden Byrd, Haley Gordon, Ames see GRAL, pg. 13

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Above, Atlee’s Elijah McEntire of Atlee cruised to victory in the 13-14 boys 50yard butterfly at Wednesday’s meet against visiting Ashcreek. Left, Ashcreek Cere Duplissey gets a win in the 13-14 girls 100 breaststroke.

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Above, A Federal Club swimmer employs a somewhat unorthdox entry technique during the 5-8 mixed 100-meter freestyle that opened the Eagles’ Greater Richmond Aquatic League swim meet with host Milestone Wednesday night.

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Left, Battlefield Green’s Harper Boyd takes a break to adjust her goggles in the 5-8 girls 25-yard freestyle in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s swim meet between Bell Creek and host Battlefield Green Wednesday. Above, Battlefield Green coaches congratulate her after she completes the event.

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Above, Milestone’s Kendall Patterson (foreground) finishes the 9-10 girls 100-meter freestyle ahead of The Federal Club’s Harper Jessup with a time of 1:34.59 Wednesday night.

GRAL Continued from pg. 11

Hargreaves, Conner Hart, Kelsey Johnston, Silas Minter, Kirsten Powers, Jack Pritchett and Ella Simmons.

For the Crocodiles, it was a great night for Brock and Pierce Rempe. Both won four events, along with teammates Max Baedke and Lily Rollison.

Pierce dropped more than six seconds off his seed time in winning the 9-10 boys 100 freestyle in 1:14.41, moving within 1.4 seconds of a senior varsity

Champs cut time.

Brock took the 15-18 boys 50 butterfly (27.10), 100 freestyle (53.78) and 100 breaststroke (1:13.53). Rollison improved her best time in the 9-10 girls 100 freestyle, winning in 1:26.59.

“I’m proud of how they’re improving,” said Ashcreek head coach Kaelin Jernigan. “We really hit freestyle and backstroke hard at the beginning of the season just to get them into the swing of things. Now, we’re starting breaststroke and butterfly hard.”

Triple winners for Ashcreek

were Eamonn Coyne, Reilly Coyne, Cere Duplissey, Reed Fisher, Owen Guest, Will Guest, Mark Isabelle, Braiden Owen, and Samuel Payne.

Duplissey provided the night’s best example of improving by focus and working hard, no matter by how much. Her seed time entering the Girls 13-14 100 Yard Freestyle was 58.85. She won the race in 58.84, currently ninth best this season among all GRAL competitors.

With both teams moving this week’s meets up to Tuesday due to the Independence Day

holiday, just two races remain in the regular season when the Gators travel to Chestnut Oaks and Ashcreek hosts Wellesley, both on Wednesday July 10.

Federal Club slips past Milestone MECHANICSVILLE – The Eagles came away with a victory at Milestone Wednesday night, but not by much. The two teams fought hard, with the visiting Federal Club squad getting away with an 895-802 victory.

Milestone dominated the novice division, but the Eagles had an edge elsewhere.

The Federal Club had a large grouping of quad winners: William Barnard, Amanda Barnard, Karina Blanco, Mateo Blanco, Catherine Callahan, Avery Duke, Alex Gertner, Brody McKenna, Bella Morrison, Ford Sprouse and Cooper Waldron.

The Eagles’ triple winners were: Brannan Agee, Oliva Taylor Brown, Charlotte Bruning, Josh Hair, Lindsey Hair, Harper Jessup, Grant Nelson, Ben Nilson, Bayne Sheriff and Chloe Snead.

The Makos were led by quad winners Noah Brant, Elise

Coward, Kaya Dearing, Emily Devlin, Emory Sproull, Jeffrey Sproull and Emily Stevens; and by triple winners Chase Dudley, Riley Massey, Kendall Patterson and Jenna Stevens.

Barracudas nip Ferocious Frogs MECHANICSVILLE – Bell Creek outnumbered host Battlefield Green, and the advantage showed in the final team scores, but it in no way diminished the spirit or competitiveness both alongside and see GRAL, pg. 14

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Attrition takes toll on Post 175 in close games

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor CHESTERFIELD – After getting six of its newly graduated seniors back to play after their return from Beach Week, Mechanicsville Post 175 is again struggling with a spare roster.

Sunday night, in a game against host South Richmond Post 137 at L.C. Bird High School, Mechanicsville had just 11 players as injury and illness conspired to thin the ranks.

The lack of players took a special toll on the pitchers mound in the fifth inning. Post 175 led 7-3 at the start of the inning, but hit the wall in the bottom of the inning and yielded seven runs to the hosts to give South Richmond a 10-7 win.

Post 175 starter Landon Smith pitched well into the fifth, but gave up a couple of bad-break hits to start the South Richmond half of the inning, and left with two runners aboard. Post 175 manager Ken Schrad turned to second baseman Connor Konecny, who had not had any time to warm

up, and it took some time for Konecny to find his groove – by which time Post 137 had managed to leave with seven additional runs.

“We need to get healthy.

We’ve played seven games, and I think we’ve had the lead in all seven of them and only won one. We’ve got to figure out the right pitching combination,” Schrad said. “We get into the fourth inning, that starting pitching is cruising along, then we kind of hit that wall. When you’ve only got nine or 10 guys, I haven’t got anybody warmed up.”

Post 175 took the lead with a seven-run inning of its own in the fourth. With one out, Noah Smith singled. Landon Smith walked and Joey Turner doubled in Noah Smith and Trey Grzelecki, who was courtesy running for Landon Smith.

Jacob Gibson singled to move Turner to third. Adam Gantze, courtesy runner for Gibson, scored on a Travis Shumate single to tie the game at 3-3.

Dave Lawrence/The Local Konecny singled to right Mechanicsville Post 175 pitcher Landon Smith delivers a strike to Post 137’s Preston Robbins in Post 175’s 10-7 loss Sunday. field, where an error allowed Gibson to score and Shumate to and Ryan Mabry walked to bring in Konecny. Noah Dave Lawrence can be advance to third. Hunter Beck bring in Shumate, then Doggett Smith then singled in Beck for reached at dlawrence@mechloreached on a fielder’s choice, hit a sacrifice to left field to Mechanicsville’s final run. cal.com.

GRAL Continued from pg. 13

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Mechanicsville Post 175 second baseman Hunter Beck closes his glove on the third out of the fourth inning as first baseman Blake Doggett starts to head to the dugout.

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in the pool.

The Barracudas outscored the Ferocious Frogs 761-592 and won five of the seven divisions, but Battlefield Green edged Bell Creek in total number of combined quad and triple winners.

Bell Creek was led by quad winners Callan Cotton, Tori DeStephanis, Chase Jennings-Marston, Olivia Mayton and Cameron Smith.

The Barracudas’ triple win-

ners were Peyton Beardslee, Macy Bumgardner-Galarneau, Alex DeStephanis and Alyssa Mayton.

Battlefield Green’s quad winners were Devin George, Christine Gilbreath, Ben Gordon, Carrington Hannon and Brian Means. The Ferocious Frogs’ triple winners were Taylor Funai, Riley Funnell, Alex Gaudino, Mackenzie Jones and Ariel Salas.

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

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

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Battlefield Green’s Jackson McClave checks out the competition in the 9-10 boys 50-yard breaststroke in the Greater Richmond Aquatic League’s season-opening swim meet between Bell Creek and host Battlefield Green Wednesday. He edged Bell Creek’s Tristan Smith and his own teammate Mason Lewis for the win with a time of 1:09.41.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, July 18, 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-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-8-19(c), SUSAN K. OMER Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8706-901466, consisting of approximately 3.37 acres, and located on the east line of Triple Trail (private road) at its intersection with Academy Drive (State Route 701). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 1.69 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy C-9-19(c), HANOVER LAND, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8756-41-5098, consisting of approximately 4.91 acres, and located at the terminus of an access easement on the north line of Old Church Road (State Route 606) approximately 1,200 feet east of its intersection with McClellan Road (State Route 628). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional building lot for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.46 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP-3-95, AM. 1-18, GLEN ALLEN POST, VFW #10657 Request(s) an amendment to its Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.10 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to amend the approved sketch plan and conditions for GPIN 7778-14-3311, consisting of approximately 7.4 acres, currently zoned A-1, Agricultural District, located on the north line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623), approximately 1,150 feet east of Karen Drive (State Route 772).

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