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Vol. 5 No. 1 | Richmond Suburban News | September 18, 2019

First day of school Virginia receives green light from FRA gets high marks to advance the DC2RVA Rail Project Plans for county’s birthday taking shape

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER — More than 17,500 students returned to Hanover County Public Schools last week to begin a new year of instruction.

According to school superintendent Dr. Michael Gill, that opening was full of smiles and excitement.

That’s the message delivered to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors as Gill presented his annual update regarding the new school year’s opening at the Wednesday,

County honors victims Joel Klein for Ashland-Hanover Local

Representatives from Woodmen of the World presented Canova Peterson, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, with a Flag of Honor with the names of all who perished in terrorist attacks on 9/11/2001 and 2/26/1993.

More photos may be found on page 8.

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Sept. 11, regular meeting.

In addition to news regarding the first day of school, Gill see FIRST, pg. 4

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ICHMOND – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), in cooperation with the Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), has announced that the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Washington, D.C., to Richmond Southeast Higher Speed Rail Project, also known as DC2RVA, has been signed, completing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) study process and making the project eligible to receive additional federal funding to advance project planning.

“DC2RVA is a critical element of our vision to move more people through the entire I-95 corridor by providing safe, reliable multi-modal travel opportunities for our citizens,” Virginia Secretary

of Transportation Shannon Valentine said. “I thank our partners at the FRA and CSX for their dedicated support and shared vision for the future of rail

in Virginia.”

In 2014, DRPT was awarded a $44 million federal grant, funding nearly 80% of EIS study costs. Additional investments from the Commonwealth

of Virginia and CSX enabled DRPT to also complete preliminary engineering and 30% design of the 123-mile CSX-owned and -operated rail corridor running between Chesterfield County and the approach to the Long Bridge over the Potomac River in Arlington County.

The vision for DC2RVA is to increase rail capacity in order to deliver additional and more reliable passenger and commuter rail parallel to the heavily congested I-95 corridor. Upon completion, the project will bridge the growing mega-regions of the Northeast and Southeast United States. Another benefit of DC2RVA’s design accommodates future freight rail growth opporsee DC2RVA, pg. 7

Fall brings fun and fresh starts to Downtown Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Downtown Ashland Association has dubbed #Ashland2021.”

“Looking to the future, while preserving the past: that’s the central idea behind #Ashland2021,” said Longest. “Downtown Ashland Association is proud to join the Town of Ashland and Amtrak to invest in our historic downtown.”

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ASHLAND – Fresh starts and fall fun have Downtown Ashland bustling all season long.

Maggie Longest, executive director of the Downtown Ashland Association, said, “Join us for family-friendly events, exciting opening celebrations at downtown businesses, and groundbreaking for three dynamic projects that

see ASHLAND, pg. 8

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astern Virginia landowners can learn more about actively managing their forestlands during the annual Beginning Forest Landowners’ Retreat, to be held Sept. 19-21 at New Kent Forestry Center near Providence Forge.

Topics will include forest stewardship planning, pine management, timber sales, wildlife management, tree identification and more. A tour of local properties will showcase forest management

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in action.

Sponsoring partners for the retreat are Virginia Department of Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forest Landowner Education Program.

“This program provides a great introduction to forest management issues, especially for those new to land ownership,” said Ellen Powell of the Virginia Department of Forestry.

Jennifer Gagnon of Virginia Tech’s Forest Landowner Education Program said, “We use a combination of classroom and field sessions, taught by experts, to get participants fully engaged in learning.

The weekend retreat format also enables people to share their experiences with other landowners.”

Full retreat registration,

including materials, meals and Friday and Saturday lodging, is $95 per person or $170 per couple. For those who live nearby, a commuter option, with materials and meals only, is $55 per person or $90 per couple.

To register online or download a mail-in brochure, visit www.forestupdate.frec. vt.edu.

The deadline to register is Sept. 6.

For more information, contact Jennifer Gagnon at 540-231-6391 or jgagnon@ vt.edu.

Persons with disabilities who desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity may also contact Jennifer during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations, no later than September 6. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

SARAH BALL

2019 VFRW and NFRW Scholarship Recipient Sarah Ball, the daughter of Jonathan and Melissa Ball, was awarded the Virginia Federation of Republican Women’s 2019 Scholarship and the National Federation of Republican Women’s 2019 Scholarship.

Sarah’s impressive record of scholarship and activism made her an out-standing candidate.

She attends William and Mary where she is an Economic and Public Policy double major.

Sarah is a former recipient of the Hanover Republican Women’s Club scholarship.

Pets of the Week Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Betsy, 555951, is a 3-year-old (estimated) female spayed pitbull. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Betsy is a sweet girl that came to the shelter this past June. She was a stray. Betsy has many friendly qualities. She loves people. She also loves to run and play.

She does very well on a leash.

Betsy does pretty well with other dogs. She will do best living with an active owner.

Koda, 559432, is a 4-yearold male neutered domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative.

Koda is a very nice cat. He has been in the shelter for one month. He loves to cuddle in your lap. Koda also is very well litter-trained. He will do best in a house with no dogs.

Koda also is accustomed to being an indoor cat. 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/.

Mechanicsville Rotary Club donates to Project Lifesaver Photo submitted by Stacie Francis

Members of the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville recently had the honor of hosting Sgt. Tim Sutton of the Hanover County Sheriff's Office as their guest speaker.

Sutton talked about Project Lifesaver, a program the Sheriff's Office began in 2003. Project Lifesaver provides watch-sized tracking devices for people with cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer's disease, Autism, and Down syndrome. If a Project Lifesaver client wanders off, a special group of deputies can find the Hanover County citizen using the person's tracker's radio frequency. President Steve Rue represented the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville in presenting Sutton, shown at left, with a $5,000 check to support Project Lifesaver efforts. The Rotary Club of Mechanicsville meets at 7:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Cold Harbor Restaurant. To learn more about Project Lifesaver, visit this website. https://www.hanoversheriff.com/232/Project-Lifesaver.

Classic cars will shine and rumble Oct. 5 in Ashland ASHLAND -- Hanover County Parks and Recreation will be hosting the fall Classic Car Cruise In from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Bass Pro at 11550 Lakeridge Pkwy. in Ashland.

Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation, said, “Beautiful classic automobiles (pre-1994) will be showcased while sounds of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s play in the background. This free event is open to the public and is a sure hit for the whole family.�

Sponsored goodie bags will be given to those that drive their classics to cruise in.

For those who are classic automobile owners, claim dibs on your space for the Cruise In. Online registration is available at https://tinyurl. com/CruiseIn-Fall2019, or you may register at the event, but spaces do fill up.

Door prize drawings will presented through-

Photo submitted by Marcy G. Durrer

Rev your engines! Well, not exactly, but classic cars will be the main attraction next month at a special event hosted by Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

out the evening for all registered owners. “Food trucks will be serving up delicious Cruise In favorite dishes, including the everpopular cheeseburger and fries! Come hungry and make an entire evening of this great event,�

Durrer added.

For more information, contact Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150 parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue the 7300 block of Burnett Field Drive, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 26

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8400 block of Shire Court, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 10300 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 8700 block of Hughesland Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses was reported in

Mechanicsville.

Aug. 27

Non-criminal reported was reported in the 8400 block of Lincoln Road, Mechanicsville.

Non-criminal report was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8700 block of Hughesland Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane, threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 8100 block of Belton Circle,

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 12400 block of Old Ridge Road, Doswell.

DWI, BAC (blood alcohol content) .15 to .20, first offense, was reported in the 12100 block of Old Ridge Road/Doswell Road, Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 4500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Pole Green Road.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 29

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 7400 block of Mechanicsville

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Colvincrest Drive, Mechanicsville.

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

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

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Huge crowds lined both sides of the tracks as this northbound CSX crossed England Street during Ashland Train Day.

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Kids enjoy a train ride around the Ashland Library during Saturday’s Ashland Train Day.

All aboard! Ashland gets ready for Train Day Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – It’s time to mark those calendars for one of the biggest celebrations in the Town of Ashland.

The Downtown Ashland Association will be presenting the 16th Train Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, in the heart of historic Downtown Ashland.

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Train aficionados pour into the town to take part in the annual celebration of Ashland’s love for trains.

Included in the event will be a street festival and railfan extravaganza.

This family-friendly event is provided free of charge.

Attendees are welcome to visit along the tracks of music, games, kiddie train rides, history, model trains, touch-a-

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truck, bounce house, arts and crafts, local food, and storytelling.

Train Day is an event that has no limits on age. Train lovers -- young and old alike -delight in all the day has to offer.

For more information, visit ashlandvirginia.com/train-day/ On Facebook, the link is https://www.facebook.com/ events/2776395732376962/.

also highlighted some achievements enjoyed by HCPS during the past year.

The system maintained a 95 percent graduation rate, the highest among equally-sized districts in the state.

Even with the 2.2 percent dropout rate, Gill said Hanover County School Board members are still seeking to improve that number.

After approving their list of goals and priorities at a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10, school board members emphasized the need for a continued focus on dropout rates and how to decrease the numbers.

Gill reported he had hoped to report that all Hanover schools are again fully accredited by the state Department of Education, but, due to a change in the release date for those numbers, he had no official word. Gill said he was “confident” when the numbers are released later this month that the news will be good.

He also told supervisors that Hanover students achieved the highest scores on Math SOLs (Standards of Learning) of any district in their classification.

When those accreditation numbers are released, it will mark the first year of a new system that does not solely depend on test results to rate the schools. The new system gauges how ESL (English as a Second Language) and disabled students achieve along with other factors.

“It’s going to more difficult to reach that higher criteria,” Gill said while endorsing the inclusion of other factors in the process.

Gill also was questioned by Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard regarding lowered scores achieved by Hanover students in the writing category, a trend that recent scores revealed is a statewide.

The superintendent acknowledged the need for more emphasis on that subject. “We need to infuse writing across the curriculum,” Gill said.

He explained the writing portion of the test is unique in that 50 percent of the test is not multiple choice unlike other areas. Students are only tested twice (eighth and 11th grades) on writing skills, and the test is administered during a two-day period.

In other matters, assistant county administrator Kathy Seay provided an update on planning surrounding the county’s upcoming 300th birthday celebration in 2020.

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Kathy Seay updated the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday on the progress of planning for the 300th birthday celebration, which will be held next year.

A committee comprised of citizens cochaired by supervisors Scott Wyatt and Bucky Stanley received most of the credit for a plan that will recognize and celebrate the special anniversary.

Seay said an event website is up and running and has already received more than 600 hits.

Plans include a celebration at Scotchtown on May 30 in recognition of Patrick Henry’s birthday as well as the county’s 300-year history. Re-enactors and historical displays will be featured.

The actual established date of the county’s formation is Nov. 26, but the county will formally recognize the birthday at a Hanover Day celebration on Oct. 17. The event coincides with Hanover Tavern’s Autumn Fest and will feature a number of special activities and historical displays in addition to music, and, of course, birthday cake. In addition, there will be special historical displays featured at Hanover High School.

Traditional county celebrations like the Hanover Tomato Festival and Ashland’s Strawberry Faire also will be incorporated in the 300th celebration.

Seay stressed the important contribution of community partners in the planning process, and said county schools are incorporating the significance of the birthday in some of their curriculums.

Board chairman Canova Peterson applauded the efforts of the committee and staff on the plan.

“We’re looking forward to a good time next year,” he said.

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OPINION

OBITUARIES

| The Local Views

| Death Notices & Funerals

From the managing editor

There was nothing like hanging out on the curb

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor woman in my hometown, who may have been the oldest curb girl ever, passed away a few weeks ago. After reading Sally’s obituary, my thoughts turned to all the good times we had as teenagers and early twentysomethings hanging out on the curb of Morrison’s Drive In, where she had been employed for probably 60 years.

Everybody knew Sally and Sally knew everybody. I don’t think she ever forgot a name. She was so kind and gracious.

Without a doubt, she loved her customers, many of whom would go visit her and pick up a cheeseburger or hot dog and what we consider the world’s best onion rings.

When I would go visit Mom, I’d often head to Morrison’s to pick up dinner. Sally always said, “I’m glad you’re here to visit your momma.”

The curb was a hangout -- and the owners apparently didn’t mind. There isn’t any indoor seating, but picnic tables were added years ago.

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Sally was like everybody’s mom, and we treated her as such. A big advantage of growing up in a small town is that there are few strangers.

The curb was a safe place, and there were people all around the drive-in. A wide smile has emerged as I think about those days. Coming on the heels of the Vietnam War and a generation that protested America’s involvement, we were laid-back and, in some regards, innocent.

Morrison’s paid tribute to Sally on the front board of the business, as well as Facebook posts. She was a big part of a family-run eatery. The owners are at least third generation.

With classes from my generation celebrating 40th, 45th and 50th reunions, it’s a common sight to find them gathered on the curb at Morrison’s.

Mom and I are hopeful to make a visit to our hometown before winter settles in.

As usual, one of our first stops will be at Morrison’s. But, it won’t be the same without Sally.

Never take for granted the people who influence you.

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GLAVE, William Kenneth "Bill," 88, of Ashland, Virginia, departed his life on September 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Ernest and Lavona Millard Glave; his brother, James Millard Glave; his sister-in-law, Patricia; his sister-in-law, Gene Glave; and his youngest brother, Thomas Charles Glave. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Felicia; GLAVE and his five children, Ann Glave, Gail Glave (Sandy), Christopher Glave, James Glave (Marti) and Jennifer Glave (BJ); plus his grandchildren, Grayson Comfort, Brandon and Hunter Glave, Meagan Southward (Ben); and great-grandchild, Charlotte Southward; and his brothers, John (Alan) Glave and Richard Glave; and longtime friend and Saturday morning breakfast partner, Ray Tyson.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 31, 1931, Bill arrived in Ashland as a young child, where his parents made their home on a farm known as Poplar Springs Farm. Bill graduated from Henry Clay High School and attended Randolph-Macon College for two years, transferring to the University of Virginia, graduating with a mechanical engineering degree. Upon graduation he entered the Navy Flight program. After receiving his wings, he served in all-weather attack squadron, operat-

ing off a number of aircrafts carriers including the Intrepid. After active duty he settled back in Ashland. He married Felicia Rose Sipolski in 1958 in Lexington, Virginia. They built their very first home on South James Street. A growing family required a larger house, so they built their current contemporary home on the old lake at Poplar Springs Farm, where Bill grew up. Bill started his own business designing and manufacturing cameras for military and medical markets. He later started another company, Instrumentation Camera, designing and producing X-ray imaging systems for use in the radiographic imaging industry. Bill was active in the community in a various organizations, Phi Kappa Sigma, Ashland Jaycees, Ashland Kiwanis, Ashland War Memorial and chairman of the Camptown Races in 1974. He served on the Hanover Airport Commission for 28 years. He had a love for sailing and flying and was an active member of the Quiet Birdman, a pilots' organization. The family received guests for a celebration of Bill's life on Saturday, September 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the family home, Hollyfield, 13534 Blanton Road, Ashland, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Yellow Jacket Club, Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, Va. 23005, or Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, P.O. Box 7795, Fredericksburg, Va. 22404.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Sept. 21

Saturdays

The Doswell Ruritan Club will host a Salt Fish Breakfast from 6 to 9 a.m. on at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The All-You-CanEat Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee, and juice. Takeout is available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Proceeds support the Doswell Community Center.

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 Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

Thursday, Oct. 3 Hanover Human Services Network Meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. in the large Conference Room behind Hanover Human Services Complex (follow facility signs to back parking area) at 12310 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Updates will be presented on programs and services. To RSVP, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/networkmtg102019.

Saturday, Oct. 26 The Frog Level Fire Department will host its Fall Festival and Parade from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors may sign up by calling 804-3388796 or emailing crozell@ verizon.net.

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tunities at the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, already the most rail-connected seaport on the Atlantic Coast.

“DC2RVA includes a long-term vision for transforming the future of rail

Sundays Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.

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.

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p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument.

High school students are welcome with parents’ permission.

For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

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.

Thursdays

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

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.

Third Mondays The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30

Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets

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. Barbara Boor is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.

in Virginia for generations to come,” Jennifer Mitchell, DRPT director, said. “Now that environmental clearance is complete, construction of additional rail capacity in the Northern Virginia region can begin.”

While working with over 90 agencies, local gov-

ernments, and community groups, as well as conducting 23 public meetings over the last six years, DRPT received extensive public comment and participation throughout the DC2RVA study process.

The ROD contains final commitments from DRPT

regarding all future efforts to mitigate impacts to cultural resources and historic properties along the project corridor.

For more information on the DC2RVA Rail Project and to view the full ROD and related documents, visit www.dc2rvarail.com.

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Henrico High School Class of 1969 50th Reunion Oct. 18-20 RICHMOND – The Henrico High School Class of 1969 will hold its 50th Reunion Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18-20, starting with the first event 6 p.m. Friday at The Answer Brewery at 6008 W. Broad St. in Richmond.

According to Debbie Dogoli Jukes, the reunion is a pay-as-you-go event.

Saturday’s event will be a picnic, which will be held from noon to dusk, at Echo Lake Park at 5701 Springfield Rd. in Glen Allen. The cost is $15.

On Sunday, a brunch

will get underway at 11 a.m. at Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. This is a pay-as-yougo event.

The committee will need a headcount for each event that you will be attending.

For the cost of the picnic, send your check to Debbie Dogoli Jukes, 8431 Burnside Dr., Mechanicsville, VA 23116, payable to HHS Class of 1969.

The deadline to register is Friday, Sept. 20.

For more information, email Debbie at d2hounds@aol.com.

Salt Fish Breakfast set Sept. 21 DOSWELL -- The Doswell Ruritan Club will host a Salt Fish Breakfast from 6 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell.

The All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast includes scrambled

eggs, bacon, hashbrown potatoes, spiced apples, biscuits, cornbread, coffee, and juice.

Takeout is available.

The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10.

Proceeds support the Doswell Community Center.

Understanding developmental disability waivers workshop set MECHANICSVILLE -- On Wednesday, Sept. 25, Hanover’s Community Service Board will sponsor a workshop to help residents affected by Developmental Disabilities access the statewide waiver waiting list.

Developmental Disability Waivers is a program offering community and home based support to adults and children affected by Developmental Disabilities such as Autism or Intellectual Disability. The Community Services Board is the single point of entry to access these services.

The workshop is open to the public and will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on

Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Mechanicsville Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place in Mechanicsville.

Participants in the workshop will learn if their loved one is eligible for the program, how to get linked to services, and gain an understanding of Developmental Disability Waivers.

For more information or to RSVP, visit www. hanovercounty.gov and search “Developmental Disability Waivers” or contact Dyanne Gordon, Intake and Outreach Specialist, at 804-365-4232.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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A Day of Remembrance: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Joel Klein for Ashland-Hanover Local

Canova Peterson, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, addressed the gathering last Wednesday during A Day of Remembrance, a 9/11 memorial ceremony. Also speaking were Keith Pressley, Woodmen of the World representative; Col. David R. Hines, Hanover County sheriff; and Chief Jethro Piland, Hanover County Fire/EMS.

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Greg Sager, director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation, welcomed officials, guests and members of the community to the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at the Hanover County Courts Building. Children from the Goddard School of Mechanicsville performed at the ceremony.

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Ashland is investing in its Town Hall to improve public meeting spaces, make a new home for the Ashland Farmer’s Market, create a public park, and more.

2) Amtrak is investing in Ashland’s historic train station to improve accessibility (ADA compliant), preserve historic character, create more seating, and replace landscaping. These improvements ensure that Ashland can accommodate and welcome all travelers.

3) Downtown Ashland Association is investing in planters to make Downtown Ashland more inviting and walkable. The finished project will link Ashland Theatre, Randolph-Macon College, and other amenities to restaurants, shops, and lodging.

More information on all projects, including renderings, timelines and project-specific contact information can be found at: ashlandvirginia.com/2021.

Longest added, “Fall is also full of fantastic events for the entire family. Whether you’re a train-lover, a beer-lover -- or both -- Downtown Ashland is the place to be for fall fun!”

FESTIVALS & EVENTS 5 to 8 p.m. Sept. 27 and Oct. 25: Ashland Fourth Fridays A celebration of arts and culture in Downtown Ashland, featuring special events the fourth Friday of every month.

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1 to 7 p.m. Oct. 19: Off the Rails Craft Beer Festival. Sip craft brews trackside under a shady canopy of trees in historic downtown. This event, sponsored by the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, is family-friendly and a fun fall day full of craft beers, local food, and great bands.

3 p.m. Oct. 20 and Nov. 10: Richmond Symphony Metro Collection. Join the Richmond Symphony at Randolph-Macon College for intimate, chamber orchestra concerts that allow you to get up close and personal with the musicians.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov 2: Ashland Train Day. A signature event of Downtown Ashland Association, Ashland Train Day is a free event for the whole family. More information, including a schedule of the day’s events, will be available soon.

All day Nov. 30: Small Business Saturday.

Support your community and #shopsmall in Downtown Ashland. Stroll Ashland’s historic small town streets lined with independent shops, markets, eateries, and find unique gifts for everyone on your list.

OPENINGS & CELEBRATIONS 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 20: Opening -- ReAwaken Spa. Join owner Shanda Hileman for a grand opening of her new full-service spa in the re-vamped space of the former Herald-Progress building.

5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 16: 2nd Anniversary Celebration -- Calm Air Pain Therapy. Celebrating the second year in Downtown Ashland, John

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Colletti, owner of Calm Air Pain Therapy, offers therapeutic treatments to stop nerve pain, an innovative alternative to opioid pain killers.

Oct. 26: Ribbon Cutting -- Center of the Yarniverse. After a successful first year in business, Center of the Yarniverse is moving to a bigger and better location across the tracks. Join owner Stacey Williamson for a ribbon cutting and to see the ample new space at 100 N. Railroad Ave. Nov. 9: Opening -- Ashland Coffee and Tea & More. Join owner Cate Hawks as she launches ACT&More under a new and innovative business model -- operating collaboratively among six female entrepreneurs, including Center of the Yarniverse, CaryTown Teas, Pearl's Bake Shoppe, and JuiceBar. For more exciting events taking place in Downtown Ashland, visit Downtown Ashland Association’s Events Calendar and subscribe to “Get Centered” -- Downtown Ashland Association’s monthly enewsletter.

About Downtown Ashland Association Downtown Ashland Association (previously called Ashland Main Street Association) is a community nonprofit organization that works toward a strong and vibrant future for Ashland.

Through marketing initiatives, special events, business engagement, historic preservation and more, Downtown Ashland Association contributes to the town’s vitality by deploying time, funding, and a voice on behalf of the community.

Terie Walker joins Weichert ASHLAND — Weichert, Realtors® -- Home Run Realty, located in Ashland, has welcomed realtor Terie Walker, a Beaverdam resident, to its office. She will be assisting home buyers and sellers in the Central Virginia and Richmond metro area.

“Terie is an incredible addition to our talented team of real estate professionals,” said Emma Lee Mitchell, the owner of Weichert, Realtors® -- Home Run Realty. “Her passion for real estate, combined with a willingness to go above and beyond to exceed her clients’ expectations, will be a tremendous asset for our office. We warmly welcome Terie to our team.”

For more information about Weichert, Realtors® -- Home Run Realty, located at 500 England St. in Ashland, contact Charlene Mitchell at 804-752-3503 or visit homerunrealtyva.com.

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GENERAL Church Pianist for Sunday worship in King William. McKendree Methodist 9:30am; Corinth Christian 11am. $200 per Sunday Call 804-238-8595

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BACK TO SCHOOL / FALL SPECIAL 2 BDRM UNITS - available now to qualified applicants. 1/2 off first month’s rent. Within walking distance of Randolph Macon and businesses in Ashland. Sec. Deposit & Application Fee required. Contact Brothers Realty (804) 798-5752.

HAULING Junk Removal Will clean junk from attics, basements, garages, hauling brush piles, furniture & appliances.

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Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CHINA - Cavalier by Noritake, 8 complete place settings plus serving pieces. Exc. cond. $400. CRYSTAL - Early American by Fostoria, 8 iced tea goblets & 8 dessert plates, exc. cond. $250. PUNCH BOWL, 36 cups, $150. Call 804-740-0952 leave message.

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ORDINANCE NO. 19-06 DRIVEWAYS

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HANOVER COUNTY

TREE SERVICE

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-SEASON SPECIALLoad of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $265.

Screened Top Soil $275/ per load.

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

12, 2014 AND ADOPTING THE REVISED DRAINAGE DESIGN HANDBOOK. THE HANDBOOK INCLUDES

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS,

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PUBLIC NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICES Public Notice - Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Hanover County, Virginia.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: September 11th, 2019 to October 11th, 2019.

PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit - Wastewater, issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board.

APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Hanover County; 13500 Courthouse Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069; VA0062154; FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Hanover Courthouse Sewage Treatment Plant; 13500 Courthouse Road, Hanover Virginia 23069.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The County of Hanover has applied for reissuance of a permit for the Hanover Courthouse Sewage Treatment Plant. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters at a rate of 80,000 gallons per day into a water body. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage wastewater into the Pamunkey River in Hanover County, VA in the York River basin in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: nutrients, organic matter, solids, and bacteria.

HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by hand-delivery, e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested.

2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit.

CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Ms. Jeanne Puricelli; Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060; Phone: 804-527-5044; E-mail: Jeanne.Puricelli@ deq.virginia.gov; Fax: 804-527-5106. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above by appointment.

Public Notice - Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of stormwater into a water body in Hanover, Virginia.

PERMIT NO.: VA0091871 NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY: Specialty Coating and Laminating, LLC; 10351 Verdon Road, Doswell, Virginia 23047 DEQ CONTACT: Joy Abel, 804-527-5197, joy.abel @deq.virginia.gov, 4949 A Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 The full public notice is available at www.deq. virginia.gov/Programs/Water/PermittingCom pliance/PollutionDischargeElimination/Public Notices.aspx .

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 25, 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: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-1-19, MILESTONE COMMUNICATIONS Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174(1) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower and related facilities that exceed 140 feet in height, on GPIN 7883-49-2388(part) and 7884-75-2349(part), consisting of approximately 17,377 square feet, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions and located on the north line of Doswell Road (State Route 688) approximately 1,500 feet east of its intersection with Doswell Park Road (private road).

The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial.

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE2019-00006, BONNIE M. AND DENNIS W. JORDAN, SR. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.17.b of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a manufactured home in the case of a medical hardship on GPIN 7842-91-8952 consisting of approximately 3.3 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Cripple Creek Lane (private road) approximately 525 feet north of West Patrick Henry Road (U.S. Route 54). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2019-00007, CALVARY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-338 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign larger than permitted on GPIN 7749-61-3289, consisting of approximately 1.1 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Ashland Road (State Route 623) approximately 400’ west of its intersection with Chewning Road (State Route 709). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning OfďŹ ce, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing

Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse,

on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board

Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing

meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 19-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-9 OF THE

on the extension of a lease of County-owned real estate, commonly known as the Sycamore Tavern, to The Florence L. Page Fund, a Virginia corporation, for the purpose of maintaining and operating the Page Memorial Library.

All persons desiring to address the Board of Supervisors on the proposed lease extension may appear at the above time and place.

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SECTION 62.1-44.15:57, TO CLARIFY THE TYPE OF SECURITY REQUIRED FOR ISSUANCE OF A LAND DISTURBANCE PERMIT. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear

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HANOVER COUNTY 2019 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE SECOND HALF Due October 7, 2019 Notice is herewith given that all second half 2019 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before October 7, 2019. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go online to http://taxes.hanovercounty.gov to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

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

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

M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County

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ILLIAMSBURG -- Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF), the newest hub in the national Honor Flight Network (HFN), will conduct its first “Mission” on Nov. 2.

ODHF Mission 1 will take World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifice and service.

ODHF Mission 1 also will visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, and Arlington National Cemetery. The trip is free for veterans.

ODHF serves Veterans from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, up to Fredericksburg, (including the Eastern Shore) and west to Farmville. Veterans who served from Dec. 7, 1941, to April 30, 1975, who have not been on an Honor Flight mission may apply to be part of ODHF Mission 1.

ODHF Mission 1 departure points are the Indian River Road Park & Ride in Virginia Beach, Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg, and American Legion Post 175 in Mechanicsville.

ODHF serves the geographic area previously served by Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia (HFHTVA), which stood down following the completion of Mission 20 in October 2018. Over 10 years and 20 Missions, HFHTVA took nearly 2,000 Veterans to Washington,

D.C., to visit their memorials.

ODHF is now accepting veteran applications for Mission 1. Because space is limited, priority will be given to World War II veterans and those that may be terminally ill.

Applications also are being accepted to serve as a guardian on ODHF Mission 1. Guardians serve as personal escorts for veterans, ensuring that their Mission is truly memorable. There is a $125 fee to serve as a guardian.

Those interested in going on ODHF Mission 1 as either a veteran or a guardian may request an applications by sending an email to OldDominionHF@gmail.com.

ODHF Missions are free of charge to veterans. ODHF Missions are made possible because of the hundreds of hours of time donated by ODHF and HFN volunteers and through the generous material and financial support of our donors and supporters.

“Old Dominion Honor Flight Mission 1 will be an all-day, immersive event designed to provide our nation’s heroes with honor and closure. An Honor Flight Mission is described by many participants as a truly ‘once in a lifetime’ event,” said ODHF Mission Director Matt Hartman. “The sole mission of the Honor Flight Network is to honor America’s veterans for their sacrifice. We invite our World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to apply to be part of ODHF Mission 1.”

Planning also is underway for ODHF Mission 2, which will be April 25, 2020.

For more information about ODHF, email OldDominionHF@gmail.com.

Hanover County Solid Waste accepting mattresses at convenience centers HANOVER -- To increase efficiency to customers, beginning on Sunday, Sept. 15, citizens bringing mattresses to Hanover County’s Solid Waste Convenience Centers are being asked to fold them length-wise.

This requirement applies to any mattress that is larger than a twin size.

Folding your mattresses will increase the speed at which they can be compacted and

reduce wait times If the mattress cannot be folded in such a way for any reason, you are asked to take it to the Courthouse Solid Waste Convenience Center for disposal.

For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 804-365-6181.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

ASHLAND -- Master Gardeners are trained community leaders working with individuals to increase knowledge and understanding of environmentally sound horticulture. They seek to improve the quality of life in their communities through education.

Master Gardeners are specially trained by Virginia Cooperative Extension, which is a group of Specialist and Extension Agents who extend knowledge of Virginia’s Land Grant Universities: Virginia Tech and Virginia State.

Do you love gardening? Do you enjoy helping others learn? Do you feel a commitment to community service in Hanover? Join in on the Master Gardener Course.

The 2020 Course will offer two separate fees categories: Traditional Master Gardener (includes 50 -plus hours and 50 hours of volunteer service before MG status is obtained and volunteer service thereafter) fee $130 payable after acceptance into the program.

Individuals interested in increasing the horticulture skills and knowledge but who do not intend to volunteer may take the class for an increased fee of $230, which is payable after acceptance into the program.

2020 Course Jan. 7 to March 19, 2020 -Tuesday and Thursday afternoons 1 to 4 p.m. at the Woodside Farm at 10447 Cedar Lane in Glen Allen.

An Open House for prospective trainees will be held Oct. 24 at the same location, Woodside Farm at 10447 Cedar Lane in Glen Allen from 2 to 4 p.m. Join in learning more about becoming a Hanover Master Gardener or details about the course. Applications may be found at https//offices.ext.vt.edu/hanover or www.hanovermastergardeners.org If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact the Extension Office during normal business hours. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Hanover County Unit office is located at 13015 Taylor Complex Land in Ashland. Phone 804-752-4310 or fax 804-7524311. A limited number of scholarships may be available for traditional Master Gardener Trainees.

For more information about the course or becoming a Master Gardener, contact Angelette Pryor, Extension Volunteer Coordinator, at hanovervolunteer@vt.edu , 804-752-4309 or call the Hanover Master Gardener Help Desk at 804-752-4310.

Open enrollment application period for County Land Use Program is underway HANOVER -- Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value”, which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed.

The application period for this program is underway and extends through Nov. 1, with an additional enrollment period of Jan. 1 through Feb. 1, 2020.

Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural or horticultural use for at least five years can qualify for the land use program.

The property kept in agricultural or horticultural use must be at least five acres in size.

Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program.

If the land use is changed, the tax reduction

must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and potentially up to the previous five tax years.

About 3,554 parcels and 155,085 acres are currently enrolled in Hanover County’s Land Use Taxation program. This represents about 54% of the county’s total acreage. The total tax deferral realized by these property owners is about $5.3 million.

For more information about the Land Use Program or other tax relief programs offered

by Hanover County, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6125 or visit the Land Use page for the Commissioner of the Revenue at www.hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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R-MC Cultural Arts Calendar 2019-2020 released Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The 20192020 Cultural Arts Calendar for Randolph-Macon College has been released. Among the programs scheduled are: An Extraordinary Partnership: Randolph-Macon College and the Richmond Symphony Orchestra -- Join the RSO in the R-MC Center for the Performing Arts for a season of musical journeys designed to introduce you to both new orchestral favorites and time-tested treats.

Concerts begin at 3 p.m. Special subscription pricing is available. For ticket information, contact the RSO Box Office at 804-788-1212. Admission at door is: Adult, $22; senior/ military, $20; children (under 18), $10; college students with ID, $10; and R-MC faculty and staff with ID, $10.

Pre-Concert Lectures – R-MC Music Professors Jim Doering and Brian Coffill will lead pre-concert conversations with the RSO conductor prior to each concert. This event is free of charge and takes place at 2 p.m. in the Brock Commons SunTrust Theater.

2019-2020 Metro Collection Oct. 20 --Metro Collection 1 -- Roderick Cox, conductor; and David Lemelin, clarinet; Dvořåk’s Serenade in D Minor, Opus 44, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543.

Nov. 10 -- METRO COLLECTION 2 -- Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor; and Neal Cary, cello. Mozart’s Overture to Idomeneo, Elgar’s Serenade in E Minor, Opus 20, Schumann’s Cello Concerto

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in A Minor, Opus 129, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 36.

Feb. 9 -- METRO COLLECTION 3 -- Laura Jackson, conductor; Daisuke Yamamoto, violin; and Molly Sharp, viola. Gabriela Lena Frank’s Concertina Cusqueùo, Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major. K. 364, Britten’s Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, Opus 10, Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances.

April 26 -- METRO COLLECTION 4 -- Farkhad Khudyev, conductor; Mary Boodell, flute; and Lynette Wardle, harp. Debussy’s Petite Suite, Takemitsu’s Toward the Sea II, Prokofiev’s Summer Day; Children’s Suite for Small Orchestra, Ravel’s Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose): Suite.

SEPTEMBER 2019

Sept. 18 to Oct. 11 -- Elise Schweitzer: Container Garden -- Exhibit: Sept. 18 to Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Flippo Gallery, PaceArmistead Hall.

This exhibition of oil paintings pairs lemon trees recalling ancient Roman frescos with small abstract works depicting open windows and sunlight.

Schweitzer is an associate professor of painting at Hollins University, and has been an artist in residence at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.

Sept. 19 -- “Men in Place: An Evening with Miriam Abelson�

-- 7 p.m. Dollar Tree Room, Brock Commons. Miriam Abelson, associate professor of women, gender, and sexuality studies at Portland State University, will lecture based on her book, Men in Place: Trans Masculinity, Race, and Sexuality in America. Abelson’s research lies at the intersec-

tion of gender, race and place.

Honors Program Focus Series, Women’s Studies Lecture Series

Sept. 23 -- “The Black Death: Epidemics and the Early Modern World� -- 6 p.m. Dollar Tree Room, Brock Commons. The Black Death and subsequent epidemics cost Europe one-third of its population. Duane Osheim, professor emeritus of medieval and Renaissance Europe at UVA, will discuss why these epidemics seemed to bring with them fantastic visions, religious enthusiasm and scapegoating violence.

Sept. 26 -- “Social Advocacy for Minority Communities and Intimate Partner Violence Victims� -11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Dollar Tree Room, Brock Commons.

Sean Smith (R-MC ’14) will discuss his experience serving Spanish-speaking populations as a victim witness advocate; his perspective as an employee of color at a white-run nonprofit providing support services to predominantly minority communities; and his entrepreneurship as founder and CEO of Humanist Perspective Consulting, LLC.

OCTOBER 2019 Oct. 2 -- “The Island of Fragrance and the Secret of Modern Cleanliness� -- 6:30 p.m. Dalton Room, Birdsong Hall. In what ways did laboratory-made substances shape the modern perception of health and cleanliness in East Asia and beyond? With a focus on 20th century chemical industries during the expansion of the Japanese empire, Feng-en Tu, a fellow at the HarvardYenching Library, offers a historical investigation into the creation and transformation of our artificially scented world.

East Asian History Series event

Oct. 6 -- Atlantic Chamber Ensemble -- 3 p.m. St. Ann’s Performing Arts Building. The Atlantic Chamber Ensemble is a dynamic group of professional musicians based in Richmond.

Their unique combination of strings, winds and piano enables ACE to present a variety of musical styles. ACE’s passion is to find ways of making classical music meaningful to audiences of all kinds.

Oct. 9-12 -- Gruesome Playground Injuries -- 7 p.m.

Cobb Theatre, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts. Written

by Rajiv Joseph. Directed by Alexia Hopson ’20. Over the course of 30 years, the lives of Kayleen and Doug intersect at the most bizarre intervals, leading the two childhood friends to compare scars and the physical calamities that keep drawing them together. Tickets: Free for R-MC students, faculty and staff; $5 for general public. Box Office: 804-752-7316.

Oct. 20 -- Richmond Symphony Orchestra Metro Collection -- 2 p.m. Preconcert Lecture SunTrust Theater, Brock Commons; 3 p.m. Concert, Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts. Roderick Cox, conductor; and David Lemelin, clarinet. Dvořåk’s Serenade in D Minor, Opus 44, Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543. Contact: Richmond Symphony Box Office 804-788-1212

Oct. 23 -- "Thinking Historically about Epidemic Disease: From the Black Death to Spanish Flu and AIDS" -- 6 p.m. Dollar Tree Room, Brock Commons. Epidemics are not solely, or even mostly, medical events. Whether it's an outbreak of plague in the Middle Ages or influenza in the 20th century, these were

social events that occurred in particular historical contexts.

Christian McMillen, professor of history at UVA, will explore how understanding the pasts of various epidemics can help us understand their futures.

Oct. 29 -- “Rachida� by Yamina Bachir-Chouikh -- 5 p.m. SunTrust Theater, Brock Commons. Filmmaker Yamina Bachir-Chouikh chronicles the life of Rachida, a young teacher caught in the middle of random acts of violence and terrorism in Modern Algeria and tells the stories of courage and hope amid social chaos and persecution. The film, presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002, features Ibtissem Djouadi, Bahia Rachedi, Rachida Messaouden, Zaki Boulenafed, and Amel Chouikh.

Oct. 30 -- "Les Bienheureux� by Sofia Djama -- 5 p.m. SunTrust Theater, Brock Commons. Algerian script writer and film director Sofia Djama will present her film, “Les Bienheureux,� (“The Blessed�) and discuss the process, challenges and opportunities of filmmaking in Algeria.

The film, which examines life in Algiers in the aftermath of the Civil War, portrays a married couple as they are about to celebrate their 20th anniversary. A Q &A and reception will follow the film.

Oct. 31 -- “Viva LaldjĂŠrieâ€? by Nadir Moknèche -- 5 p.m. SunTrust Theater, Brock Commons. Nadir Moknèche portrays three women living in a country torn between traditions, modernity and increasing Islamic extremism. The three characters attempt to cope and survive amid a changing society and a growing fundamentalism. The film features Lubna Azabal, Biyouna, Nadia Kaci and Jalil Naciri.