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ABC grant targets Train Day rolling into town Nov. 2 dangers of vaping Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – An antivaping effort aimed at educating teens and parents in Hanover County about the dangers of electronic cigarette use has been awarded a $500 grant from the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC). The Wheeler Award, given annually to a school or organization participating in Virginia ABC’s Youth Alcohol and

Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP), rewards ingenuity and successful completion of plans developed by student teams from all over the state who participate in the year-long YADAPP program. YADAPP is a peer leadership program that begins each summer when high schools and community groups send teams of four students, assisted by an adult sponsor, to a five-day kicksee VAPING, pg. 3

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ASHLAND – Ashland Train Day, a signature event of Downtown Ashland Association now in its 17th year, is set to take place in the heart of historic downtown Ashland from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. Ashland Train Day is a free and family-friendly event. With a list of activities and attractions that continues to grow each year, Ashland Train Day brings thousands of families and railfans into downtown each November to share in Ashland’s love of trains. “This November we will Joel Klein for Ashalnd-Hanover Local (file photo) host all of the Ashland Train The Rappahannock Model Railroaders model train display attracted railroad fans young and Day favorites -- live CSX old alike at the 2018 Train Day. and Amtrak trains rolling Heritage Society to present Evolution as part of the Longest, executive direcright through the middle a scavenger hunt and new 2019 Commemoration, we tor of Downtown Ashland of our event, real railroad exhibits to take visitors on the are excited to partner with Association. equipment, model trains, journey of building Virginia’s Ashland Museum and The “New this year, thanks touch-a-truck, live music, Hanover County Black to a grant from American see TRAIN, pg. 2 food, and more,” said Maggie

South Anna 4-H accepting new members and cloverbuds Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Photo submitted by Debbie Nininger

Debbie and Scott Nininger are shown with their daughter Haley. Scott again finds himself in need of a kidney. His wife, who donated a kidney to him 21 years ago, is seeking a suitable match for another transplant. Story on page 2.

ASHLAND -- The South Anna 4-H Club is accepting new members and new cloverbuds. An open house and informational meeting will get underway at 7 p.m.

on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at Independence Christian Church at 14023 Independence Rd. in Ashland. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the South Anna club leader, Betty Kay Goodman, at agoodgrdn@aol. com. South Anna 4-H was started in 1994

with neighborhood kids interested in horses, shooting sports and dogs. The club is a community club, meaning that any interest can be considered for project material. A big component of the club is leadersee 4-H, pg. 4

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MECHANICSVILLE – The need for a kidney donor becomes increasingly dire with each day for Mechanicsville resident Scott Nininger. His wife Debbie has been using social media in her quest for a candidate whose kidney will be a match for Scott. An article appeared in the Sept. 11 edition of The Local as she continues to plead for a donor. Sadly, since last month’s story, Scott’s kidney function is dropping. Debbie said they were going to be attending

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classes for peritoneal dialysis. “I have continued posting on Facebook, asking for prayer requests, and trying to put up postcards in order to continue my outreach,” she said. “Unfortunately, a lot of businesses will not allow me to put up any form of living donor request as they consider it ‘personally beneficial’,” she added. Her goal is to get the word out in as many forums as possible. After the article was published in The Local, Debbie said she had “heard from a few people about their stories, but the transplant center will not divulge much due to privacy issues for the donors. I only wish they could publicly advertise better for the pur-

pose of living donors, as I am only one person and can only do so much.” The Local first learned about Debbie’s search for a suitable donor when she posted Scott’s condition on the social networking site Nextdoor. In the subsequent article, she said that her husband is O+, but any blood type can be used through cross-pairing. Debbie proved her devotion to her ailing husband 21 years ago when she gave him one of her kidneys. The transplant became necessary after they were told after a biopsy that he had severe scarring. She said doctors did not know what caused the loss of kidney function. In 1997, Scott’s blood

pressure rose, and, even with medication, it did not go down. He asked for blood work and found out about the kidney failure. Scott and Debbie were told in January 1998 that he would need to start dialysis. They decided to pursue a transplant. Scott’s parents, brother and Debbie were tested, with his wife being the only blood match. Over time, Debbie said, “The immunosuppressive drugs that keep the organ from rejecting can actually work on the kidney.” Debbie continues to post on Facebook for a donor. She also planned to check with the National Kidney Foundation. She asks that people visit

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Builders). KID ZONE: A world of fun with a bouncy house, obstacle course, and games. (Sponsored by McKinney & Company.) LIVE MUSIC STAGE: Bluegrass, country, and old-time musicians take center stage. (Sponsored by CSX). CHILDREN’S TRAIN RIDES: Two kiddie trains invite families to tour the festivities. All aboard! (Sponsored by Carey Construction Services). ASHLAND TRAIN DAY AMBASSADORS: Cinder and Tinder, the lovable train engineer bears will be on hand for hugs and photos. VIRTUAL RAILFAN: 7 million viewers tune in every month to watch trains live-streamed and Ashland is one of the site’s most popular locations. Wave to thousands watching on Train Day! HEADQUARTERS: More than 100 community volunteers make the event

possible, along with first responders from Ashland, Hanover, Randolph-Macon College, and CSX. (Sponsored by Wawa) For more details about Ashland Train Day, visit ashlandtrainday.com. A detailed schedule, map (including parking and trolley pick-up locations), and full list of vendors will be made available closer to the event.

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LOCOMOTIVES: Up to 18 CSX freight trains and Amtrak passenger trains will pass through the center of the event. RAILROAD HISTORY & LORE: Two museums, three storytellers, and a 10-stop scavenger hunt bring Virginia’s railroad history to life. (Sponsored by the 2019 Commemoration). MODEL TRAINS: 17 model trains on display— every size and scale, including Lego and racing trains. Plus, vintage railroad equipment and a red caboose! TOUCH-A-TRUCK: Gear heads of all ages will be amazed at the display of heavy equipment, fire truck and ambulance, dump trucks and tractors. (Sponsored by RCI

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About Downtown Ashland Association Downtown Ashland Association (previously called Ashland Main Street Association) is a community non-profit organization that works toward a strong and vibrant future for Ashland, Virginia. Through marketing initiatives, special events, business engagement, historic preservation and more, Downtown Ashland Association contributes to the town’s vitality by deploying our time, funding, and voice on behalf of the community.

Deadline to register to vote nears (Editor’s note: The press release received from Hanover County listed the incorrect hours for Saturday voting. We published 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when it is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Also, Teresa Smithson, voter registrar, and her office did not submit the original article.) HANOVER -- If you qualify to vote by absentee, you can obtain your ballot from the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building at Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in addition

to Saturday on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the deadline to register or make changes to your voter registration in time for the Nov. 5 General Election. Check your voter registration to make sure it is correct. The Voter Registration and Elections Office will have special Saturday hours on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for In-Person Absentee voting. Saturday, Nov. 2, will be the last day

you can vote In-person absentee. Wednesday, Oct. 30, is the final day you can request an absentee ballot by mail. Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. is the cutoff for voting an emergency-only absentee ballot in the Voter Registration and Elections Office. When going to the polls on Nov. 5, be sure to bring a photo ID. You can register to vote, update your information and request an Absentee Ballot online at www.vote.virginia.gov.

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Sept. 4

Shooting or throwing missiles at occupied vehicles was reported in the 8100 block of Woodbridge Road/Sussex Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7600 block of Mechanicsville Byway, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Trimiew Estate Lane/Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 9500 block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10400 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7900 block of Colony Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 12000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Forging was reported in the 11600 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

accident with damages, $250, in the 17000 block of Tyler Station Road/ Woodsons Mill Road, Beaverdam.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway/Knotty Pine Lane, Glen Allen. Driver did not report an

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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 6300 block of Dahlia Court, Mechanicsville.

block of Westwood Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 86 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashalnd.

Passing a stopped school bus loading or unloading was reported in the 10100 block of Cool Spring Road/New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7100 block of Bridle Path, Mechanicsville.

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Hit and run, personal injury, was reported in the 8500 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 8200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Operating a vehicle without ignition interlock was reported in the 800 block of England Street/South Hill Carter Parkway, Ashland.

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

Driving after forfeiture of license third in 10 years was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway/Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 6200 block of McClellan Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road/Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 2300

possible match, go to https:// henricodoctors.com/service/ transplant-services. To learn about eligibility and qualifications, visit www.

henricodoctors.com/signmeup. Potential donors also may call Melissa Van-Syckle at 804289-4941.

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off conference. Teams broaden their knowledge of substance use prevention and work together to create the strategic prevention plans, Strategies to Act Now (STAN) Plans, to be implemented during the following school year. The Hanover County team, the Hanover Cares coalition dubbed Teens Care Too, advocated for local school policy changes to stem growing numbers of teens who vape. The coalition will use the grant money to further its e-cigarette prevention efforts during this school year. “The youth understand strategic planning, and they get excited to learn and see their projects come to fruition at YADAPP and to implement that project once they are back in the community,” said Octavia Marsh, Hanover Cares executive director. “It is always a pleasure to train these young leaders and integrate their STAN Plan into the coalition’s work throughout the year. That truly is what

youth engagement is about, and I am so proud of this group.” The Wheeler Award, established in 1986, honors Morris and Billie Wheeler for their dedication to Virginia’s youth. The Wheelers’ daughter Sandy was killed by a drunk driver in 1981. For more than 30 years, the Wheelers supported the prevention efforts of Virginia ABC and other organizations to promote youth leadership and prevent drunk driving. “As other recipients of the Wheeler Award before them, the Metro Creative Services Hanover County coalition provides inspirational leadership in the effort to promote healthy behaviors among Virginia’s youth,” said Virginia ABC Chief Executive Officer Travis Hill. “Peer-topeer education and advocacy is extremely powerful for the students in our communities. By advocating for policy change, these students are helping to save lives. We value our community partners who work to secure a safe and drug-free environment for Virginia youth. We want all students to achieve personal success and continue to build stronger communities and peer networks.”

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Low income seniors welcome Henrico Class of ’69 to hold 50th to get help at Oct. 29 Law Day Reunion weekend of Oct. 18-20 HANOVER -- The Hanover Council on Aging is partnering with Senior Connections and Williams Mullen to provide free preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and Advanced Directives for persons over 55 or those with a disability. Individuals or couples must meet low-income guidelines (one-person household: $2,792/month or less; two-person household: $3,782/month or less).

Appointments are limited to 16 persons. All participants must complete and submit preliminary documents to Senior Connections in order for paperwork to be prepared prior to the event date on Oct. 29. Participants will be notified of the exact appointment time and location in Mechanicsville area. (One-hour appointments will be scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m.)

If Mechanicsville location slots are full or another date is needed, similar sessions are being offered throughout the Greater Richmond Area. Senior Connections will provide details on options. Interested parties must contact Pat Giesen with Senior Connections at 804-343-3059 or email pgiesen@youraaa.org for registration forms. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com 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-asyou-go event. The committee will need a headcount for each event that you will be attending. The deadine to register was Friday, Sept. 20. 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. For more information, email Debbie at d2hounds@aol.com.

SCORE offering variety of topical subjects during workshops this month Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The following workshops are scheduled this month by Richmond SCORE:

How to Start Your Own Small Business – 8:30 a.m. Oct. 10 at MassMutual Greater Richmond at 100 Eastshore Drive, Suite 300, in Glen Allen. The full-day interactive small business start-up

workshop will be presented by SCORE. Local small business owners/experts teach you start-up basics: legal, bookkeeping, insurance, funding, internet marketing, business plan and more. Includes workbook, peer networking and free follow-up coaching from experienced SCORE mentors. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. The fee is $90. Register at https://richmond.score.org/ local-workshops-events. Business After Hours Networking – 5 p.m. Oct. 10 at Garden Grove Brewing and

Urban Winery at 3445 W Cary St. in Richmond. Join SCORE Richmond entrepreneurs and mentors at this monthly small business networking event. It's your opportunity to develop new business connections, share experiences and trade success stories. There is no charge to attend, but registrants are eligible to win a door prize. Cash bar will be available. Register at https:// richmond.score.org/localworkshops-events. Recordkeeping & Tax Updates for Entrepreneurs –

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ship, community awareness, and communication skills. “We are a club for families,” Goodman said. South Anna 4-H club’s largest project is Help the Hungry, which provides support to organizations in the community that help with food insecurity. Help the Hungry was started by a former member in 2010. Club meetings are typically held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Ashland Library.

6:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at the North Courthouse Road Library at 325 Courthouse Rd. in Richmond. Don’t wait until January to start business tax planning. Now is the time to plan your “best practices” tax strategy for next year. Good recordkeeping is the key to minimizing taxes, so get your system set up properly in the beginning. This former IRS tax specialist and trainer can show you how. The fee is $25. Register at https://richmond. score.org/local-workshopsevents

4-H Opportunities in Your Community 4-H provides a large variety of educational learning opportunities and experiences. Leadership, citizenship, and life skills are taught through learn-by-doing projects, local club programs, and 4-H camps, as well as at county, district, state, and national events. If you’re interested in joining 4-H, contact your local Virginia Cooperative Extension office at 804-752-4310. Leave a message with your contact information. Community 4-H clubs (9 through 18 years of age) offer a variety of 4-H projects for their members, generally meet in homes or public buildings, meet 9 to 12

Digital Marketing II – 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at the North Courthouse Road Library at 325 Courthouse Rd. in Richmond. This workshop delves into search engine marketing (SEM) techniques. Whatever product or service you're selling, most people who are considering buying it turn to Google first. You will learn how to make search engine marketing work for your business. The fee is $25. Register at https://richmond. score.org/local-workshopsevents.

months of the year, and have elected youth officers. Cloverbud 4-H groups are designed for youth 5 through 8 years of age who are introduced to 4-H through special learning activities designed for their age group. There are no elected youth officers and no competitive events for Cloverbuds.

Age Eligibility The 5 through 18 years of age designation includes youth who will turn 5 during the 4-H year (Oct. 1 through Sept. 30). Eligibility for 4-H membership terminates on Dec. 31 of the year the member has his or her 19th birthday.

The Universe from the Center: Sgr A* suddenly brightened By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local We’ve been discussing black holes for a couple of months, and you may recall that we mentioned a supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy. Known as Sgr A* (“Sagittarius A-star”), this behemoth is roughly 4 million times the mass of our Sun. Remember that you cannot directly “see” the black hole, because not even light can escape its “event horizon.” However, matter falling into the black hole will convert gravitational potential energy to heat before crossing the event horizon, and that hot matter will radiate copiously across the spectrum. Visible light is blocked by dust in the intervening interstellar medium, but short wavelengths like x-rays, or long wavelengths like infrared and radio can be

detected. In the Sept. 11 Astrophysical Journal Letters UCLA astronomer Tuan Do and his colleagues report observations from last March of a sudden brightening of Sgr A* in the near infrared. This flaring event was at least twice as bright as the brightest event seen in the last 20 years. It was also of short duration, fading from its peak by a factor of 75 in just 2 hours. (We should note that the black hole is about 25 thousand light years away, so this event happened 25 thousand years ago, and we’re just receiving the light now.) What happened? Apparently something increased the rate of matter falling into the black hole, but what? It’s uncertain, but we have two primary candidates. A star orbiting the black hole, designated S2, passed

close to the black hole in 2018. (We can relatively easily track these stars in the infrared. In fact, we use their orbital parameters to measure the mass of Sgr A*.) S2 may have disrupted the flow of gas and dust from the accretion disk, leading some of it to “pile up” and then fall in all at once. An alternative is an object known as G2, which is thought to be a binary star system surrounded by a gas cloud. It passed the black hole in 2014, and observers were hoping to see the gas

disrupted and cause a flare event which was not seen. According to UCLA’s Do, “maybe the fireworks were delayed.” Lunar phases for October: First Quarter on the 5th, at 12:47 p.m.; Full Moon on the 13th, at 5:08 p.m.; Last Metro Creative Services Quarter on the 22nd, at 8:39 a.m.; New Moon on the 27th, at 11:38 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. Watch for return to Standard Time on the first Sunday of November. Mercury returns to evening twilight mid- and late October.

And, Venus will again be visible in evening twilight late in the month. Mars rises around 6 a.m. – you might catch it to the east before sunrise. Jupiter and Saturn are visible to the southwest and south southwest respectively. Jupiter sets around 9 p.m., Saturn around 1. Our midmonth view about three hours after sunset finds the unfamiliar and faint constellation Lacerta at zenith. Your eyes will be drawn west to the familiar Summer Triangle. Deneb in Cygnus is high to the west, about 76 degrees above the horizon. Below Deneb, facing to the west, you’ll find Vega, the brightest of the three at about 55 degrees. A bit further south but at about the same altitude you will find Altair. If you face the southwest horizon and sweep your eyes up to Deneb, you can

Superintendent, retired employees leader discuss working together Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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Deborah Roane, left, president of the Hanover Retired School Employees Association (HRSEA), recently met with Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.

ASHLAND -Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, recently met with Deborah Roane, president of the Hanover Retired School Employees Association (HRSEA), to discuss ways her organization can help support the needs of the school system by volunteering their time. The HRSEA will hold its fall meeting at 1 p.m. on

Thursday, Oct. 10, at The Hanover Center for Trades and Technology (THCTT) at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. The association enjoys light refreshments that are prepared and served by the THCTT Culinary Students. Retired Hanover County Public School employees, old and new, are invited to come out to meet old friends and make new friends. Among the topics addressed at HRSEA meetings

are the Virginia Retirement System (VRS), healthcare, insurance, travel, technology and more. In the past they have supported HCPS with Back to School Supplies, the Food Bank, and the American Red Cross monetary donations for disaster relief. Members, guests and those interested in joining the Hanover Retired School Employees Association (HRSEA) are invited to attend the fall meeting.

Memorial Brick Ceremony scheduled for Nov. 1 on grounds of Patrick Henry High School Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Since 2012, a Memorial Brick Ceremony has been conducted on the grounds of Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

This year’s dedication is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 1. The PHHS Memorial Brick Program, which is affiliated with the Hanover Education Foundation, is a memorial garden to honor former alumni, faculty and staff of the Patrick

Henry community. According to Addison Jones, the project was launched in 1999, with the first ceremony being held in October 2012. The cost is $75 per brick with the check made payable to Hanover

Education Foundation (HEF) and mailed to 200 Berkley St., Ashland, VA 23005. For more information, contact Margaret Hill at 804 365-4560. Hill is the executive director of Hanover Education Foundation.

see why Cygnus (the Swan) is also known as the “Northern Cross.” The Big Dipper is low to the north, just above the horizon. The “house” shape of Cepheus is inverted above the north star, Polaris. The tipped W shape of Cassiopeia is to the northeast. A turn to the east finds the Pleiades rising, anticipating their return to winter skies. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc. edu.

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Conversation remains best way to communicate By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

he conversation lasted about 20 minutes, and we covered a number of topics. But the caller has something significant in common with me. We’re both high school graduates of the Class of 1974. Her alma mater is Lee-Davis High School and she and her classmates are preparing for a 45-year reunion this month. We have publicized it frequently, because, as we all know, the best “word of mouth” comes in print. She called to talk about some last-minute publicity as they’re trying to get as many L-DHS ’74

grads to attend. Unfortunately, I told her, I wasn’t able to get back to West Virginia for my reunion, which was held in July. The conversation then turned to previous reunions and the amount of time involved in planning one. That’s why it is imperative for classmates to submit their registration in advance. There is so much planning to do to coordinate a successful event, and have time to be able to visit and catch up with one another. We also got to talking about music and what a major influence the sounds of that era still have on us today. There is very little I could tell you about music from the 21st century. For those who know me well, it’s no secret that

I am a talker. And I do enjoy chatting with new people, gaining their perspectives and learning about their lives in Hanover County. That’s how the conversation on Thursday, Sept. 19, went. We just talked and talked and talked. And I thoroughly enjoyed it. Since I couldn’t attend my reunion, I joked that I might crash the L-DHS 1974 event. She welcomed me, and I know she was sincere. While I appreciate the invitation, I’ll sit this one out and send best wishes for a wonderful night of reminiscing and catching up. Hey, but don’t forget about me when the 50th reunion comes up.

Tradition continues: It’s State Fair time in Virginia By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Just when you feel that first chill in the air, it’s a good reminder that the State Fair of Virginia is just around the corner. It’s a tradition Virginians have enjoyed for many years. The location and attractions may have changed over the years as it moved from Henrico County to its current Caroline County location, but the fun and excitement of a day at the fair have not. When I began attending, the State

Fair was a big deal, worthy of a halfday off from school and a free ticket handed out by the teacher. We called it School Day at the fair, and many of my friends would make it a point to attend on that day so we could all frolic and explore together. The fair was a different place then, a bit seedier with more strange attractions. The freak shows, burlesque tents, and other oddities were things you saw only when the fair came to town. It brought with it a strange cast of characters that introduced you to a strange but intriguing world outside

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of our comfort zones. The State Fair of Virginia is now a well-run professionally-operated display of agriculture, crafts, and manufactured goods combined with carnival rides and well-produced stage shows. It has regained its family-friendly image as it begins its run at Meadow Park. The smells are the same, and there are still plenty of school children who visit the fair daily. But the fair is more than a display of the latest rides and the world’s unhealthiest foods. It’s an educational

wonderland where the possibilities are endless, and it gives kids of all ages an opportunity to glance into the world of agriculture in Virginia. There are hundreds of prizewinning animals to inspect, enough informational booths to satisfy anyone’s curiosity about just about any subject and a glimpse back to a simpler time in Virginia. Even with the improved facilities and expanded attractions, the essence of the fair remains the same. Children still wait in line to climb see FAIR, pg. 8

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Resident offers suggestion on identifying schools I appreciate the strongly felt citizen angst on both sides concerning our school names. To help resolve this, I propose that we implement a national government school identifier code. The ID convention would be GS-State Code-County Code-School Level code-Identifier. For example, Virginia’s code might be 46; Hanover County’s code might be 42; the code for School Level might be H (High School); the Identifier for Atlee might be 1. Given this example, Atlee High School would become GS-46-42-H-1. I can hear the fans in the stadium chanting wildly: "Go GS-46-42-H-1 –ers! Fight! Fight! Fight!” I’ll admit, however, that this gives me pause as I contemplate what the school song might have to be. I hope that this helps. Tom Mulvehill Mechanicsville

Voter will be writing in Peace for House In response to the letter from Nick Colette, Hanover Republican Committee chairman, regarding the write-in idea. As a citizen of Hanover County, I take my responsibility to vote when needed to vote very strongly. Prior to the so called “convention of The Republican Party,” I was informed by the media this convention was going to be held at Hanover High School as opposed to a voting primary. Then we were told this convention was cancelled. No further mass notice was given to “now we are having this convention at Atlee High School”. Had I know in advance I would have been there. see LETTERS, pg. 7

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| News, Updates & Listings 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.

Wednesday, Oct. 9 The Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

Thursday, Oct. 10 The Town of Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson

St. in Ashland.

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.

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

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I personally went by Atlee High School for another matter when this “convention” was taking place. My thoughts were “What was happening at the school?” Little did I know that Chris Peace voters were being denied their right to support him. Yes, Mr. Colette, Chris Peace was “thrown under the bus.” If you doubted that, just look at the turnout of voters at the firehouse election. I was in that line that wrapped around the building. I take offense at the notion Chris Peace has let the citizens of Hanover County down. If this county was so bad under all those years, why is this county so desirable? My response: Because of Chris Peace. Maybe all his voting did not make all citizens happy, but no one can do that. I have indicated on the Scott Wyatt website and Facebook page that I could not give my vote to a candidate that won by such a one-sided practice as I witnessed. I will be one of the voters writing in my vote for Chris Peace. I can only hope others will follow.

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. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid

Our voters need to be heard and have a fair convention or primary. Faye Smith Mechanicsville

Robocall didn’t include Peace in voter options I recently received a Robocall for a survey regarding the upcoming election for the 97th District of the Virginia House of Delegates. There were four options: 1. Vote for Republican Scott Wyatt. 2. Vote for Democrat Kevin Washington 3. Undecided. 4. Not voting. As it happens, none of those options apply to me. I tried to get through to a person to explain my intention to write-in the incumbent, Republican Chris Peace, with my vote, but was locked into those four options. So I hung up without answering. I didn’t have the presence of mind at the beginning of the call to write down the name of the polling organization, but I sure

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.

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.

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wish I had. Any pollster for this district that does not acknowledge the possibility of a writein decision is either ignorant of the facts on the ground or intentionally trying to manipulate the results by forcing a binary decision. The facts are: (1) Scott Wyatt received roughly 245 votes at the convention held on May 4th. (2) Chris Peace received 2,271 votes in the firehouse primary held on June 1st. (3) Even though Del. Peace chose to concede to the results of the May 4th convention rather than engage in protracted legal proceedings, there are many of the 2,271 June 1st voters who are disappointed with his decision and are actively promoting Peace as a write-in candidate. It is disingenuous of any political entity to acknowledge only the first fact and ignore the other two. A good poll should measure the actual inclinations of the participants of the poll. It should not try to force a particular result. This was not a good poll. Geoff Johnson Mechanicsville

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meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Second Tuesdays Hanover Family Support Group, a support group for family members of a loved one with a mental illness, meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second Tuesday evening of each month at the Ashland office of Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland. Attendees support one another, share experiences, challenges and resources and to advocate for their loved ones. For more information, contact Kathy Redfearn, LCSW at 804675-4230. The

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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 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.

MAP and Kiwanis presenting Casino Royale on Saturday Staff Report news@mechlocal.com GLEN ALLEN –Market Ashland Partnership (MAP) and the Kiwanis Club of Ashland will present the 6th Annual Casino Royale will be held from 6:30 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at The Federal Golf Club at 13450 Palmers Way in Glen Allen. All proceeds support Hanover County Public Schools for scholarships and supplies.

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Tickets may be purchased at www.ashlandvakiwanis.org.

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Spring Classic Car Cruise In set Saturday at Bass Pro in Ashland

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The Hanover Arts & Activities Center was represented in the 2018 Olde Time Holiday Parade in Ashland. Emails have been sent to previous participants. Now is the time to respond.

Kiwanis ready for holiday parade Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND — For the 50th year, Santa Claus will be making an early visit to the Town of Ashland on the Sunday before Thanksgiving to take part in the Olde Time Holiday Parade. The 2019 parade is scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. on Nov. 24. Tradition continues with the Kiwanis Club of Ashland once again organizing the

event. About 100 entries normally make their way along the parade route. In order for the Kiwanis Club to complete planning, those wishing to join in the festivities are encouraged to respond to the emails that were sent out the second week of September. The club needs responses by Friday, Oct. 25. The parade route follows Snead Street along Thompson Street to England Street then

turns down Henry Street and ends at Archie Canon Boulevard. Organizations that have not participated in the past but would like to be consider for this year’s parade may apply at https://www.surveymonkey. com/r/AshlandParade. Adding entries after the lineup has been established is difficult and may prove impossible. For more information, email ashlandkiwanis@gmail. com.

R-MC Cultural Arts Calendar 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

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in a state trooper’s car or climb gleefully on shiny new trac-

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

tors, and the magic of animals and agriculture still capture the attention of the most devoted city dwellers. The excitement of the mid-

way, the insistence of barkers enticing customers to sample their goods or the smell of freshly fried onion rings is a combination that’s hard to

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SHLAND -- Hanover County Parks and Recreation will be hosting the spring 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/CruiseInFall2019, or you may register at the event,

“Food trucks will be serving up delicious Cruise In favorite dishes, including the ever-popular cheeseburger and fries! Come hungry and make an entire evening of this great event.” MARCY G. DURRER Hanover County Parks & Rec

but spaces do fill up. Door prize drawings will presented throughout 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.

At Home in Ashland Educational Series: ‘Yoga and Your Health’ Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – “Yoga and Your Health” will be the keynote program for the At Home in Ashland Educational Series, which will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at the Ashland Branch Library Multi-purpose Room at 201 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. Rachel Machacek, LWS, MSW, a social worker in Palliative Medicine at Bon Secours Mercy Health, will deliver the address starting at 2 p.m. A meeting will begin at 3 p.m. with Beth Harrison, chair, and Jerry beat. There’s something for everyone at the State Fair, whether it’s a prize-winning watermelon the size of a

Shalf, M.D., treasurer. The wrap-up and close are scheduled for 4 p.m. Registration and refreshments will be available at 1:30 p.m. The event is presented free of charge and is open to the public. ----At Home In Ashland (AHA) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) organization committed to helping seniors age in place in Ashland; offering events, education, and other resources. The Educational Series is held quarterly to bring AHA members and the public together to learn about health and wellness innovations offered by educational partner, MACHACEK Bon Secours Medical Group as part of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Volkswagen, or just appreciating the skill it requires to make a homemade quilt. And for people watchers, it’s an event that has no equal.

It all began on Friday, Sept. 27. Trust me, you’ll feel better with a little sawdust under your feet.

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Women’s/Men’s soccer: Guilford at R-MC/ Roanoke at R-MC 3:00 p.m./7:00 p.m.

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Mistakes costly in Patriots’ loss to Henrico By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local HENRICO – Unbeknownst to everyone at Chappell Stadium at Henrico High School Friday night, the first drive of the football battle between Patrick Henry and Henrico provided foreshadowing of events to come. Missed opportunities, great individual efforts, and timely play calls would dominate the chess match between opposing coaches Ken Wakefield of the Patriots and Gerald Glasco of the Warriors. All night, Henrico tried, unsuccessfully, to reach the end zone, utilizing two quarterbacks and a myriad of offensive schemes trying to penetrate the Patrick Henry defense. But it would be one Glasco move that would prove the difference. After spending much of the second half on the sidelines, junior tailback Eric McDaniels, a recruiting goal for many universities, returned to the field as the Warriors abruptly changed from a spread offense to the “I” formation. The Patriot defense wasn’t ready, and McDaniels took the handoff and rumbled 23 yards into the end zone to finally put Henrico on the scoreboard. The Warriors still trailed 7-6 thanks to Patrick Henry’s third quarter touchdown drive that ended with a 6-yard run from Alex Sikkar. Henrico kicker

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Top, Patrick Henry’s Antonio Ford (5) takes flight as he is tripped up during his opening kickoff return in the Patriots’ 14-7 loss to host Henrico Friday night. Above, Patrick Henry’s Samandre Williams (4) dives for the first down to keep the Patriots’ scoring drive alive in the second half.

Cullen Bryant raced onto the field late for the extra point. Then, Patrick Henry jumped offsides. Immediately, Henrico sent McDaniels and the offense back

on the new synthetic turf, and he punctured the goal line again. The Warriors took the lead and never surrendered, adding another McDaniels touchdown scamper with 1:24 left for a

a great running back,” Glasco said of McDaniels. “He’s also a high-character kid. So, when you know you’re that due, you understand when your time 14-7 win. Henrico ended a two- comes, we’re going to give you game slide, moving to 3-2, while your time.” The Patriots were deterPatrick Henry, after starting 3-0, lost their second straight game. mined to deny McDaniels his “Fats doesn’t have twenty scholarship offers because he’s see MISTAKES, pg. 10

FERRUM – While still in search of a complete-game performance, Randolph-Macon’s football team enjoyed two things Saturday: a 31-10 win at Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Ferrum College, and the fact that the game itself was completed. With the Yellow Jackets (3-1, 1-0 ODAC) holding a 17-7 lead just over five minutes into the third quarter, lightning forced a weather delay that lasted two hours and 23 minutes. So what does a team do while waiting for the game’s resumption? “We went back, looked at our game plan a little see R-MC, pg. 11

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Patrick Henry volleyball builds on family ties By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – Patrick Henry volleyball has become a family affair. Jessica Jones now patrols the sideline as the new girls varsity head coach, and couldn’t be happier with how her Patriots have played in the first month of the 2019 season. Using momentum gained by winning their bracket championship at the Virginia Volleyball Showcase at Richmond Volleyball Club Labor Day weekend, Patrick Henry won its fourth consecutive match at home last Tuesday in a three-set sweep over rival Hanover. All four wins have just needed the minimum three sets. “They looked awesome,” Jones said of her team. “Winning the Showcase was awesome for them. For us to win was phenomenal and it was an absolute confidence boost.” The Patriots were in rhythm from the opening serve, sending sets all over the court, finding holes in the Hanover defense. While Patrick Henry’s offense was in sync all evening, the Hawks struggled to find their rhythm, slow starts in each of the three sets placing them

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due, as relentless work from all three levels of the defense stymied the Henrico rushing attack until the late fourth-quarter comeback. Glasco split time between Jacqueal Thomas and Hayden Vozar at quarterback, Vozar in when the Warriors, unable to run the ball, would try to open the field with the

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Patrick Henry’s Emmy Joyce helped pace the Patriots to a second-place finish in the Patrick Henry Invitational Saturday. The Patriot boys likewise finished second.

in deficits they could not overcome. Alexis McNair led the Patriots with 13 kills, 20 digs and an ace. Ava Smith dished out 27 assists and served six

aces, while Wren McLaughlin had seven kills and 15 digs. Senior Ellie Myers led Hanover (4-4) with 11 kills, adding two blocks and an ace. After losing a two set to

none lead on opening night in late August to fall at Glen Allen in five sets, Hanover has had its struggles. While holding wins over J.R. Tucker and Matoaca, the Hawks have lost at home to

both Region 4B rival Powhatan and county rival Atlee. Patrick Henry, meanwhile, looks ready to build on its early season success. And there’s more motivation than normal for Jones, who also happens to be the sister of current Patriot boys volleyball head coach Michael Townsend. Her goal was to, one day, coach the varsity girls program headed for years by Billy Farmer. “I’m trying to fill [Farmer’s] shoes, and then having my brother as boys coach, it made me want to coach varsity, too,” Jones explained, noting there

passing game. The game would have had a much different tone had Patrick Henry capitalized on its opening drive. The Patriots traveled 79 yards, chewing up over half of the first quarter. But on fourth down and goal from the one, Tyler Newell, trying to push into the end zone up the middle, was, in the end, pushed back by a surging Henrico front seven. The Warriors took over, and the defensive tug of war

was on. There were two more missed opportunities in the first half. The Patriots drove to the Henrico 27 in the second quarter, deciding to try to catch the Warriors napping in the secondary. But Sikkar’s pass to Antonio Ford in the end zone into double coverage was off the fingertips of Ford, then intercepted by Sha’Quan Morris, diving to make the play. For the Warriors, on the last

play of the first half just hoping to make something happen near midfield, Justin Goode got behind the Patriots secondary, but Vozar’s pass down the left sideline drew Goode out of bounds to end the half scoreless. Early in the fourth, James Valentine blew up a third down jet sweep by Henrico, forcing a punt. On the first play of the ensuing drive, a 49-yard run by Jayden Mines put Patrick Henry into Henrico territory holding

the 7-0 lead earned in the third period. But the drive stalled, giving Henrico the possession which would change everything. The Patriots must regroup, now at the halfway point of their regular season, having to again hit the busses Friday, this time to rival Atlee, who, at 2-2, are in a dogfight in the playoff race in Region 5B. Patrick Henry, though in better shape in Region 4B, sees

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Patrick Henry’s Zophia Walker (13, right) launches a kill attempt over Hanover blocker Ellie Myers during the Patriots’ 25-15, 25-14, 25-14 victory over the Hawks in Ashland on Sept. 24.

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is no one-upsmanship yet, between the siblings. “He’s got three state titles. I’ve got some big shoes to fill,” Jones said with a laugh in reference to Townsend. The Patriots play five of their next six matches away from Ashland, but Jones only worries about her players, and what they can both build on and control. “We take it one game at a time, one practice at a time, and keep improving from there,” Jones noted. “It’s only up from here.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

teams like unbeatens Eastern View and Louisa, region newcomer Spotsylvania (4-1), plus Monacan and Powhatan, each at 3-1, with better records than the Patriots. With 16 teams fighting for eight postseason bids in their region, Patrick Henry will need to return to their winning ways to return to the playoffs after a one-year absence. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Yellow Jackets earn coach 400th career win injuries, so I have options that I didn’t have last year.” Because Rogers has so many weapons available, no one player really stands out in the highlight department. “I have as balanced a team as I’ve ever had,” he said. “My setter, Angela Tender, is awesome. We’re scoring more points on her serve than on any other person’s serve. My middle, Sydney Koch, she hit over .700 today against Emory & Henry. She was 15 out of 19. Miranda, honestly, every match is a different person. … Consequently, we haven’t had an ODAC player of the week because we have such balance.”

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Randolph-Macon head women’s volleyball coach Bill Rogers isn’t one to worry about milestones. So, when he reached one Saturday, someone else had to tell him about it. The Yellow Jackets swept a pair of Old Dominion Athletic Conference teams – Guilford and Emory & Henry – at Crenshaw Gymnasium to earn Rogers his 399th and 400th career victories as a head coach. “I heard that, too, after the fact,” Rogers said of the news that he had reached the 400-win milestone. “I’ve got a lot of former players texting me so they can congratulate me, and that’s kind of nice because I hadn’t heard from them in a while.” Randolph-Macon had a hard-fought match against the Quakers Saturday morning in which the Yellow Jackets prevailed 25-22, 25-22, 25-15. They then knocked off the Wasps 25-13, 25-11, 25-20. With the wins, RandolphMacon improved to 10-3, 4-0

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bit, scripted out the second half and say, hey, here are the things we think we can do to move the ball,” said Randolph-Macon head football coach Pedro Arruza. The biggest move was made in the starting lineup, as Arruza gave freshman quarterback Presley Egbers his first career start ahead of senior Burke Estes. His first drive lasted 13 plays, went 67 yards, ending in a 24-yard field goal from Colin Brooker to open the contest with a 3-0 lead, the Yellow Jackets’ first lead in a first half

R-MC women golfers fourth in Invitational Randolph-Macon’s women’s golf team finished fourth after the second and final day of the R-MC Invitational at Hanover John Beebe for The Local Country Club Sunday. Randolph-Macon outside hitter Miranda Hall drives the ball past a pair of Guilford defenders for one of her nine points during the The Yellow Jackets were led the Yellow Jackets’ 25-22, 25-22, 25-15 sweep of Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Guilford Saturday. by freshman Emily Villacrusis, ODAC. They are tied with place. Both the Eagles and be in contention for the ODAC pieces, and we have some good who shot a two-day score of 175 Bridgewater and Virginia Marlins are 6-0 in the league. title at the end of the season. depth,” he said of his squad. for a seventh-place individual Wesleyan for a share of first Rogers expects his team to “I think we have all the “We haven’t had any serious result.

all season. Ferrum (1-2, 0-1), missing starting quarterback Zack Clifford because of injury, turned to sophomore Titus Jones. The Panthers, however, had Brian Mann, third on the all-time rushing list for any level of college football in Virginia. On his third carry, Mann had the football stripped by Alex Robinson, and DeAngelo Barr recovered at the Ferrum 16. One play later, Egbers fired a pass to tight end Sam Tanner (Lee-Davis), who dove for the scoring reception. Just eight and a half minutes into the game, the Yellow Jackets enjoyed a 10-0 lead. Tight end play was a piv-

otal part of the offensive game plan. Three different tight ends caught passes, regularly setting up in wide receiver positions in schemes designed in part to give Egbers bigger targets. The Randolph-Macon defense, the mainstay of the team thus far, allowed just 8 total yards in the first quarter. On the second play of the second quarter, facing third-and-1 at the Ferrum 45, Egbers went under center, stuffing the ball into the arms of Jordan Foster, who was lined up as the fullback in the “I” formation. Foster broke a tackle and raced to the end zone to up the lead to 17-0. Foster proved crucial after the weather delay as well, scor-

ing on a 2-yard run on the Yellow Jackets’ second drive of the third quarter, then returning a punt 60 yards to the Ferrum 27 early in the fourth to set up a short scoring drive. Egbers found Trey Owens on a 5-yard pass play, with sophomore quarterback Andrew Ihle flipping a jump pass to Tanner for a 2-point conversion to complete the Randolph-Macon scoring. Ferrum scored its lone touchdown in the second quarter and was limited to a Brad Green 34-yard field goal in the fourth. Jones completed just 8-of-21 passes for 87 yards, while Mann rushed for just 84. Tre Frederick, seventh on the

all-time state rushing list, had 77 yards on 26 carries to reach 4,500 yards for his career. The Yellow Jacket defensive front pressured Jones all day, but only registered one sack. “Our defense, overall, for the most part played pretty well,” Arruza explained. “We should have had a lot more sacks. We missed way too many tackles. To come out with a win, that’s encouraging. But we should have played a lot better in my opinion.” Egbers completed 15-of22 passes for 175 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, and rushed six times for 42 yards. Calvin Whitehead continued his inspired defen-

sive play with 11 tackles, five of them solo. Now in a three-way tie atop the ODAC at 2-0 with Washington and Lee and Bridgewater, Randolph-Macon travels again Saturday, this time to Guilford College to face the Quakers, who are off to an 0-2 start in conference play. The Yellow Jackets, though, are practicing this week looking to build off a better performance, still searching to tap into the immense potential this team possesses, but still seeks to activate. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. Saturday in Greensboro, North Carolina. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Atlee High senior among National Merit semifinalists half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title. NMSC, a not-for-profit organization that MECHANICSVILLE – A senior at Atlee operates without government assistance, was High School has been named a semifinalist for established in 1955 specifically to conduct the a 2020 National Merit Scholarship. annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Nicholas E. Bannon is among 16,000 semifiScholarships are underwritten by NMSC nalists in the 65th annual program. with its own funds and by about 400 business The Evanston, Illinois-based National Merit organizations and higher education institutions Scholarship Corporation selected the semifinalthat share NMSC’s goals of honoring ists who are described as academithe nation’s scholastic champions and cally talented high school seniors encouraging the pursuit of academic that have an opportunity to continue excellence. in the competition for some 7,600 Over 1.5 million juniors in about National Merit Scholarships worth 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 more than $31 million that will be National Merit Scholarship Program offered next spring. by taking the 2018 Preliminary With Nick having advanced to SAT/National Merit Scholarship the semifinalist status in the scholarQualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), ship program, he already has a list of which served as an initial screen of universities he is interested in attendBANNON program entrants. ing, including Northwestern, Duke, The nationwide pool of semifinalists, repPrinceton, George Mason, and VCU. He did resenting less than one percent of U.S. high point out that “nothing is final.” school seniors, includes the highest-scoring When he heads to college, he said, “I plan to entrants in each state. The number of semifimajor in both Computer Science and Musical nalists in a state is proportional to the state’s Theatre. However, I may decide to minor in percentage of the national total of graduating Musical Theatre rather than major, depending seniors. on the school I attend.” To become a finalist, the semifinalist and Music already has a strong influence in his a high school official must submit a detailed extracurricular activities. “I am active in theatre scholarship application, in which they provide and music within my school and community, information about the semifinalist’s academic including activities such as show choir, plays, record, participation in school and community musicals, vocal concerts, the International activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, Thespian Society, and my school’s resident employment, and honors and awards received. improv [improvisation] team.” A semifinalist must have an outstanding He did offer some advice for students pursu- academic record throughout high school, be ing such a prestigious scholarship: “Work and endorsed and recommended by a high school study hard, but leave yourself time to relax. official, write an essay, and earn SAT® or ACT® Find a hobby that you truly enjoy and dive into scores that confirm the student’s earlier perforthat world. Don’t live your life trying to particimance on the qualifying test. pate in activities that support your image; folFrom the nearly 16,000 semifinalists, about low your interests; learn what interests you, and 15,000 are expected to advance to the finalist you will find that you become excited about level, and in February they will be notified of learning. If you ever begin to struggle, there is this designation. All National Merit Scholarship nothing wrong with asking for help. Don’t let winners will be selected from this group of confusion hold you back; let it motivate you to finalists. Merit Scholar designees are selected on learn and master.” the basis of their skills, accomplishments, and To be considered for a Merit Scholarship® potential for success in rigorous college studies, award, semifinalists must fulfill several requirewithout regard to gender, race, ethnic origin, or ments to advance to the finalist level of the religious preference. competition. For more information about the competiOver 90 percent of the semifinalists are tion, visit NMSC’s website at www.nationalmexpected to attain finalist standing, and about erit.org.

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Deadline for R.E.B. nominations is Nov. 7 ASHL AND – Nominations are now being accepted for the R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership. Students, parents, colleagues, school personnel and administrators, and community members may nominate an outstanding principal by visiting http://bit.ly/REB_ Awards_Leadership. The deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7. The R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership will recognize four public school principals, one each from the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and the City of

Richmond. Each winner will receive a $15,000 grant – a $7,500 unrestricted cash grant to the principal and $7,500 to be used for school-based initiatives of the recipient’s choosing. Nominees must have served as a principal of his/ her school for at least three years. Additionally, they must: Manage effectively to promote excellence in education. Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment. Inspire their students and are advocates for their

school and their faculty. Encourage team spirit. Foster cooperation between the school and the community. Maintain dialogue with students, parents, faculty, and staff. The program was developed by The Community Foundation and is funded by the R.E.B. Foundation. Since 2004, the program has awarded a total of $900,000 to 60 public school principals. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

Growl-O-Ween set at COTU Brewery Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com SHLAND – The Hanover Humane Society and Friends of Hanover Dog Parks are joining with the Center of the Universe Brewing Company for the sixth annual “Growl-O-Week” Dog Halloween Fest on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11293 Air Park Rd. in the Ashland Airpark. The event is being presented free to the public and runs from 2 to 5 p.m. On-site parking will be available. Dress up your favorite canine in their Halloween costume and enjoy an afternoon with various dog-related activities and contests (Best Trick Contest, Howling Contest, etc.) Listen to live entertain-

Image submitted by Hanover Humane Society

ment while you bid on silent auction items and enjoy food and golden beverages! While cash is preferred, all major credit cards will be accepted. All proceeds for this event will benefit the Hanover Humane Society and Friends of Hanover Dog Parks. For more information, contact COTU (info@cotubrewing.com) at 804-3680299, the Hanover Humane Society (info@hanoverhumanesociety.org), or Friends of Hanover Dog Parks (FriendsofHDP@gmail.com)

----The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity located in Ashland. The Hanover Humane Society provides animal adoption, education, and prevention services for residents in Hanover County and the surrounding counties. Friends of Hanover Dog Parks is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes the health and welfare of companion animals and works in close cooperation with Hanover County to support and create off-leash dog parks.

Harvest Run-Walk Scotchtown events scheduled this month scheduled Oct. 19

along with Colonial games, scavenger hunts, and more.” “Was It Murder? A Colonial Mystery” will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 19. The play is about a mysterious death involving one of Scotchtown’s early occupants. It takes place throughout the

house and concludes in the rarely-open cellar. Refreshments will be provided afterwards in the kitchen by the open hearth fire, while ghost stories are being told. An 18th Century Military Encampment and Re-enactment are scheduled

for Saturday, Oct. 26. “Join the militia in drills; stop in the kitchen to see what the cook is making for the hungry soldiers; consult the surgeon on the latest treatments for what ails you,” Burnett said. She also encourages attendees to “swing by the house and meet the occupants of Scotchtown after Patrick Henry and his family have moved to the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg.” The event also will include a local artist who will be drawing silhouettes. General admission rates will apply. For more information, visit patrickhenryscotchtown.org, email scotchtown@preservationvirginia.org or call 804227-3500.

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. Dvořák’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 Laldjérie” 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.

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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – For 16 years, the GFWC Ashcake Woman’s Club has been holding the Ashland Harvest Run/Walk. This year’s race is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19. The race departs from Carter Park and weaves through Ashland, past Randolph Macon College, and along the railroad tracks. It offers both a 10K run and a 5K run/walk. Both courses are certified and timing chips are used. The 10K starts at 8

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free of charge and takes place at 2 p.m. in the Brock Commons SunTrust Theater.

2019-2020 Metro Collectio Oct. 20 --Metro Collection 1 -- Roderick Cox, conductor; and David Lemelin, clarinet; Dvořák’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 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 Cusqueño, Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante in E-flat Major. K.

a.m. and the 5K starts and 8:10 a.m. Participants can register online at www. AshlandHarvestRun.com. Proceeds from the race benefit The ARC of Hanover and the Ashland Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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.

OCTOBER 2019 Oct. 2 to 11 -- Elise Schweitzer: Container Garden -- Exhibit: Oct. 2 to 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Flippo Gallery, Pace-Armistead 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.

BEAVERDAM – With the start of the month of October, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, with Preservation Virginia, has several “exciting events,” according to Dawn Burnett, cosite coordinator. Scotchtown is located at 16129 Chiswell Lane in Beaverdam. On Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10-11, a Home School History Camp will be offered for home-schooling parents who may be looking for a handson way to teach their children about Colonial Virginia. “Bring them to Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown where we will show the everyday life back in Henry’s day,” Burnett said. “They will learn candle-making, cooking, the art of felting soap,

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 Harvard-Yenching 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

Photo submitted by Dwn Burnett, Preservation Virginia

This is a photograph of what was known as “Old Scotchtown.” The home of Patrick Henry will be the scene of a number of special events this month.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, October 17, 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-2-19(c), JAMES P. RAWLS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RC(c), Rural Conservation District with conditions, on GPIN 8737-78-9319, consisting of approximately 94.0 acres, and located on the west line of Summer Hill Road (State Route 644) approximately 0.64 miles from its intersection with River Road (State Route 605). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of fifteen (15) building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 6.27 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry C-5-19(c), HWS WEST L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-2(c), Community Business with conditions, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, on GPINs 871478-5898 and 8714-78-6883, consisting of approximately 6.08 acres, and located on the west line of Sherwood Crossing Place (State Route 1340) at its intersection with Old Hickory Drive (State Route 1341). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Multi-Family. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for mixed use development that includes commercial uses and 90 residential units, for a gross density of 14.80 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville REZ2019-00014, D. TODD VANDERPOL Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7758-53-1025, 775842-9941 and 7758-53-5102(part), consisting of approximately 3.12 acres, and located on the west line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 715 feet north of its intersection with Winns Church Road (State Route 660). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business. The proposed zoning amendment would allow a contractor’s equipment storage yard and vehicle storage area. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00021, NORMAN L. PURYEAR AND WILLIAM A. PURYEAR, Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7852-726267, consisting of approximately 8.88 acres, and located on the east line of Horseshoe Bridge Road (State Route 686) approximately 400 feet north of its intersection with Rehoboth Road (private road). 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 4.44 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ORDINANCE 19-07, COMMERCIAL STABLES IN THE RC, RURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-46, to provide that public or commercial stables may be permitted in the RC Rural Conservation District, as a Special Exception. (PUBLIC HEARING) ORDINANCE 19-08, MULTIPLE PRESERVATION LOTS IN THE RC, RURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-51, to provide that more than one preservation lot may be permitted in the RC, Rural Conservation District, under certain specified conditions. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 9th day of October at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may provide a recommendation on the following: CUP19-0805 SUNOCO JAY DHINGRA HAS FILED A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) APPLICATION TO RENOVATE THE EXISTING GAS STATION AT 10292 EAST PATRICK HENRY ROAD (7880-42-6201) TO OPERATE A TRUCK RENTAL AND FUEL STATION WITH AN ACCESSORY CONVENIENCE STORE. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED B-2, HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL, AND A CUP IS REQUIRED FOR FUELING STATIONS AND TRUCK RENTAL PER SECTION 21-101 (X) AND (G) OF THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE. THE FUTURE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION IS MIXED BUSINESS. Copies of CUP19-0805 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING NOW AVAILABLE! If you qualify to vote by absentee, ballots are now available in the Voter Registration Ofﬁce in the Wickham Building at the County Complex, MondayFriday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please take notice that on the 15th day of October 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may take action on the following: CUP19-0812 HANOVER FOILS HOWARD HAGER HAS APPLIED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) TO ADD AN OXIDIZER TO THE REAR OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AT 301 SOUTH HILL CARTER PARKWAY (7789-27-9804). THE OXIDIZER WILL HAVE A 50-FOOT EXHAUST STACK WHICH WILL EXCEED THE 45-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT FOR THE M-1 ZONE DISTRICT. EXCEEDING THE 45-FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT REQUIRES A CUP PER ASHLAND TOWN CODE SECTION 21-124 (B), HEIGHT REGULATIONS. Copies of CUP19-0812 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

HOROSCOPES

51. Add notes to 55. A way to fall into ruin 58. Cunning intelligence 59. Blood disorder 60. Disgraced CBS newsman 64. Tax collector 65. Type of grass common to the Orient 66. Cosmic intelligence 67. No (Scottish) 68. People who rely on things 69. Stairs have them 70. Mathematical term (abbr.)

CLUES DOWN 1. Clarified butters 2. Primitive Himalayan people 3. Completely 4. Steep cliffs along the Hudson River 5. Assist 6. Language spoken in Laos 7. Type of screen 8. An attempt to economize 9. Volcanic craters 10. Still outstanding 11. Takes responsibility for another 12. California think tank 13. Former Rocket Ming

19. A pigeon noise 21. Central part of 24. Academy Award statue 25. Distinct unit of sound 26. Relative on the female side of the family 27. Passover feast and ceremony 31. The brightest star in Virgo 32. Made with oats 34. Subjects to laser light 35. Beloved Hollywood alien 36. Neatly brief 40. The Great Lakes State (abbr.) 41. Soon to be released 45. Swiss river 47. Become involved in 48. More dour 52. They’re on floors 53. Boxing’s GOAT 54. Swarms with 56. Quantum mechanics pioneer 57. Facilitated 59. As fast as can be done (abbr.) 60. Regional French wine Grand __ 61. Owns 62. Tell on

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is a good idea to give people the benefit of the doubt, but don’t overlook your gut instincts. It is always a good idea to be cautious when meeting new people.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are always ready to defend your own turf and quick to offer your opinions, even if it means being blunt. You may have to play it a little cool this week. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, hiding your feelings for some time is a recipe for unhealthy pressure. Don’t be afraid to speak your mind when your input is sought.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 You are typically deft at keeping your emotions on a short leash, Libra. But every once in a while you can’t fully rein things in. Others will understand an outburst is out of character.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you may be feeling footloose and flirty over the next couple of days. This is the perfect time to spend with a significant other or find a romantic interest if you are single.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 You may have to make a tough choice this week, Leo. It involves choosing to engage in some recreational activities or head to work to put in extra credit. Trust your judgment.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 There is a fine line between being a devoted employee and a workaholic, Scorpio. Scale back some of your hours, especially if work is affecting your home life.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you may be asked to be a peace-keeping referee when two people on the job need a mediator. Your thoughtful approach makes you an ideal person to handle the task.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you don’t have to have superhero levels of energy each and every day. If you are not feeling fully up to the tasks at hand this week, give yourself a well-earned breather.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have been spreading your wings to see just how many new things you can accomplish, Sagittarius. This week one of your goals really gets traction.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Volatile feelings can be calmed with the help of some good companionship this week, Pisces. Channel your energy into something fun.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CLUES ACROSS 1. Google certification 4. Cloths spread over coffins 9. Disorderly 14. ‘Star Wars’ hero Solo 15. Toward the rear 16. The order of frogs 17. Alternative pain treatment (abbr.) 18. ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ star 20. Evoke 22. Units of metrical time 23. Helps to predict eclipses 24. Some say they attract 28. Pitching statistic 29. Baseball box score (abbr.) 30. Force unit 31. Repaired shoe 33. English theologian 37. Commercial 38. Exchange money for goods or services 39. Give off 41. One from Utah 42. Computer department 43. Begets 44. English navigator 46. C C C 49. Of I 50. Pouch

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Take advantage of an opportunity that you have been considering, Aries. If you know what you want, go out and make it happen. Do what it takes to impress others.