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Ashland Train Day 2019
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Luke Bartell, 5, from Fredericksburg has a goal of becoming an Amtrak employee when he grows up. He was showing off his new toy train during Train Day on Saturday in Ashland. CSX rolled through the town on Saturday as Ashland celebrated the annual event. More photo on page 13
JARED SIMS IS RETURNING TO ASHLAND TO PERFORM
ASHLAND – Ashland native Jared Sims will be returning home to perform “An Evening of Jazz Music” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Ashland Theatre. A musician and recording artist, Sims, who will only be appearing for the one night, specializes in saxophone, woodwinds, jazz, funk, and beyond. He grew up in Ashland, attendsee SIMS, pg. 1
Harris: ‘We’re right where DAR donates ‘Clean Kits’ to non-profit we want to be -- on target’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local MECHANICSVILLE -“We’re right where we want to be -- on target” were the words County Administrator Rhu Harris used to describe the current state of Hanover County. Harris was joined last week by Economic Director Linwood Thomas at the annual State of the County breakfast held at the Richmond Times-Dispatch plant in Mechanicsville and hosted by ChamberRVA and the Hanover Jim Ridolphi for The Local Chamber of Commerce. Harris pointed to increased County Administrator Rhu Harris, left, and Linwood Thomas, see TARGET, pg. 9
director of Economic Development, provided a State of the County report last week.
BEAVERDAM – Hanover County’s Scotchtown DAR Chapter celebrated part of its National Day of Service with a large donation to Hanover Safe Place. Each year in October the NSDAR celebrates its local service outreach with special projects. This year, to recognize both Domestic Abuse prevention and Women’s Issues, Scotchtown DAR members partnered with Thrivent to secure grant money to fund the purchase of “Clean Kits” for Hanover Safe Place. Members began in July to secure a grant for the funds, and then purchased the Clean
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Several members of the Scotchtown NSDAR, on the left, and Patty Hall, far right, director of Community Engagement for Hanover Safe Place, are shown with the “Clean Kits”.
Kit supplies, and packed the baskets for Hanover Safe Place. These kits are used for clients who are transitioning out of abusive relationship situations
into safe spaces. The kits were delivered in October, at which time members toured the administrative see SCOTCHTOWN, pg. 4
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HEF Golf Tournament raises $34,400 GLEN ALLEN – With 27 teams competing, the 22nd Annual Hanover Education Foundation’s Golf Tournament raised over $34,400 to support Hanover County Public Schools. The event was held at The Federal Club in Glen Allen. “We sincerely thank each of our sponsors for their generosity and ongoing support,” Margaret Hill, executive director of Hanover Education Foundation, said. “We also thank our hard working volunteers who helped to make this event a huge success.
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2019 tournament winners were: AM FLIGHT 1st Place: Sheriff ’s Team – Rusty Hale, Tom Woody, Ricky Sylvia, and Phillip Miller. 2nd Place: Roudabush Group – Herff Jones – Ryan Molloy, John Corbin, Fielding Crawford, and Chris Martinez. PM FLIGHT 1st Place: Q-BBQ Best Shakes – Roy Phaup, Bud Wood, Robert Reeves, and Troy Leszczynski. 2nd Place: Patrick Family of Dealerships – Mason Jones, Steve Goldsmith, Kevin Cooke,
and Justin Barnes. The following businesses, donors, teams, and sponsors supported the tournament: AMF – Hanover Lanes; Apple Spice Junction; Atlee Station Family YMCA; Attronica; Berry’s Produce; Hanover County Board of Supervisors; Bogeys Sports Park. Bradley Properties-Frank Bradley; Brunetti Express 301; Bunkie Trinite Trophies; Calabash Seafood Restaurant; Chick-fil-A (Ashland and Virginia Center Commons). Cigna; Col. David R.
Hines, sheriff; Del. Buddy Fowler; Deluxe Nails & Spa; Doswell Limited Partnership; Ferber’s Tire & Auto Service; Fire & Chicken; Fire Solutions Inc. Fly Navy; Dan and Marcia Fryer; Giovanni’s Restaurant; Glassworks by Alex; Half Way House; Hanover Sports Park; Hanover Tavern; Harris, hardy, Johnstone, PC. Hill’s Partini Gals; Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa; Hopkins Properties; Hunting Hawk Golf Club; James River Cellars Wine; Kroger-Rutland; see GOLF, pg. 4
Hanover celebrates ‘America Recycles Day’ with a Special Recycling Event HANOVER -- Hanover County will celebrate “America Recycles Day� with a special recycling event between 8 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center on Verdi Lane. During this event, Hanover County residents will be able to recycle household hazardous wastes and shred up to four boxes (10x12x18) of personal documents
or information at no charge. Household hazardous waste accepted for recycling at this event includes pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, household cleaners and oil-based paints. Electronic waste will not be accepted for recycling at this event. This event is for Hanover County residents only (ID required). No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county mate-
rials will be accepted. The Mechanicsville Solid Waste Convenience Center is located at 7427 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information, call the Department of Public Works at 804-3656181. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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| Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Mechanicsville.
Sept. 23
DWI, third offense in 10 years, was reported in the 10000 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10000 block of Chamberlayne Road/ Whippoorwill Road, Mechanicsville. Forging was reported in the 9400 block of Apple Blossom Drive, Mechanicsville. Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 8000 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 11000 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 12000 block of Walnut Hill Drive, Rockville. Drugs: Possession of Schedule III was reported in the 8200 block of Tiffany Lane,
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Colts Neck Road, Mechanicsville. Receiving stolen credit cards or numbers was reporting in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland. Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 7500 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny parts was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny building was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Identity theft financial loss, $200, was reported in the 17300 block of George Ruth Road, Montpelier. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9200 block of Trumpet Court, Mechanicsville.
ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8000 block of Liberty Oaks Lane, Hanover.
Driving after forfeiture of license with BAC .02 was reported in the 17100 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9300 block of North Rinker Drive, Mechanicsville.
Profane, threatening language over public airway was reported in the 9100 block of Stephens Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.
Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.
Annoying phone calls were reported in the 7400 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/South Cedar Lane, Glen Allen. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland. Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 600 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland. False identity self to law enforcement was reported in the 16500 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Sept. 26 DWI, 2nd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 10000
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Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 14000 block of Nursing Road, Ashland.
Simple assault was reported in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.
Sale, distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/ Cold Harbor Road to Mechanicsville, Mechanicsville.
Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Hanover Community Services Board’s 2019 Jean C. Harris award for excellence presented HANOVER -- Devin Brown and Honesty Liller were named the recipients of the 2019 Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence during at a reception held on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hanover County. The honorees were recognized by the Hanover Community Services Board. This year’s recipients of the CSB’s top award were. Brown has spent much of his career helping those with intellectual and development disabilities. He has worked with Arc of Hanover, as well as other organizations, families and caregivers, winning praise for his ability to encourage clients and caregivers to socialize and exercise as well as being a
leader and a role model in the community. Upon learning that he received this award, Brown said, “I am very excited and humbled, especially after reading up on some of the past recipients.” Liller is the chief executive officer of the McShin Foundation, a non-profit recovery community organization for adults seeking recovery from substance use disorders. She has more than 12 years in recovery and serves as a living example, mentor and coach to others battling addiction. “I am very excited especially since I was born and raised in Hanover County,” she said. Liller moved back to
Hanover County with her children about five years ago and she and her husband are business owners in the community. The Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence is named for one of the founding board members of Hanover’s CSB, Jean C. Harris. The late Mrs. Harris was a tireless advocate for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This annual award named after her recognizes those citizens in Hanover County who go above and beyond to meet the needs of people serviced by Hanover Community Service Board. Members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and Hanover CSB attended the
award ceremony along with Del. Buddy Fowler. Guests enjoyed a musical performance by Emma Wooten, 2019 Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant winner. Scott Harris, son of Jean C. Harris, spoke at the reception and presented the award alongside Anne Cross and Amy Gregory, co-chairs of the Harris Committee and members of the Hanover CSB. “Hanover County is fortunate to have so many caring individuals following in the tradition of Jean C. Harris who was a tireless advocate,” said Mrs. Cross. “I was honored on behalf of the Community Service Board to present the 2019 Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence to Devin Brown
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Supply; Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office; Son Metal Fab; Southwood Building Systems. Stiles, Franklin, Inge, & Luck; The Federal Club; The Hanover Café; The Salty Pig Smokehouse; The Supply Room Companies; The V-Team-Paul Vecchione; ThompsonMcMullan, P.C. TowneBank; Trane; Trolley House Refreshments; Virginia Artesian Bottling Company; and William Jeffrey’s Jewelers.
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La Grand Dame. Layne’s Country Store; Lifetouch National School Studios; Meadowbridge Auto; Mexico Restaurant; Moseley Architects; O2B N Par; Patrick Family of Dealerships; Penelope. PepsiCo Food Service; Plaza Azteca; Puttin Fools; Q-BBQ Best Shakes; Randazzo Dentistry; Richmond Flying Squirrels; Richmond Symphony; Rich’s Stitches. Roma Ristorante Italiano; Roudabush Group-Herff Jones; RRMM Architects; Rutherford
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offices and then learned of the ongoing needs of the local community organization. National Daughters of the American Revolution is a service organization of over 1 million members world-wide since its founding in 1890. Local DAR chapters promote Patriotism, Education, Historic Preservation, honor local citizens, and donate personal service to many area community organizations. Information submitted by Scotchtown Chapter Beth M. Godbolt, administrative NSDAR owns historic Church assistant II, Hanover Education Quarter, an 1840s log cabin in Beaverdam, listed on the Foundation. National Historic Register.
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Honesty Liller and Devin Brown were named the recipients of the 2019 Jean C. Harris Award.
and Honesty Liller, each of whom makes a true difference in Hanover. It touched me to be at the ceremony with so many people who are so committed to serving Hanover and all of its citizens." For more information
Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Revolution BJJ Ashland will be hosting a charity Muay Thai seminar featuring Cornell Ward from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10393-D Sliding Hill Road in Ashland. This is the third charity event held by Revolution BJJ Ashland. As with the prior two events, the $15 event fee will be donated to the Hanover Humane Society in Ashland. Ward is an experienced Muay Thai competitor, taking silver and gold medals at successive WKA National Championships. He is an instructor at 5 Points Muay Thai in New York City. He said he is willing to share his knowledge with others, and will focus on movement, footwork, and set-ups for low kicks during this seminar.
about the Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence, visit www. hanovercounty.gov or contact Hanover Community Services Board at 804-365-4222. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Jarrett Church, owner of Revolution BJJ Ashland, said this is an opportunity to showcase Ward’s skill-set while supporting the Hanover Humane Society. Church, an animal-lover, adopted his dog “Pepper” from the Hanover Humane Society and said that holding this event was a great way to continue to help the organization. For more information, or to register for this event, call Revolution BJJ Ashland at 804-223-0544 or email to jarrett@ revolutionbjj.com. The $15 donation may be paid via credit card or cash at the school. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c) (3) non-profit entity providing animal adoption, education, and prevention services in the Richmond metropolitan area. Visit Hanover Humane Society on the web at www.hanoverhumanesociety.org.
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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor
Don’t take for granted those who respond By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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ou know they’re available whenever you call, but do you really think about how valuable our first responders are to us? Fortunately, during budget season, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors acknowledges the value of Hanover Fire-EMS, the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, and Hanover County Emergency Communications. Our public safety departments are, without question, among the best in Virginia. Last Wednesday, I experience first-hand -- again -- just how important these men and women are when a fall at home led to a call to 9-1-1. The Emergency Communications
dispatcher was so kind and compassionate as she gathered the necessary information for the paramedics who would be arriving at my door shortly. Having been diagnosed with arthritis about five years ago, extreme caution is a routine day. However, sometimes the right knee has other plans. Such was the case on Oct. 30, when that knee decided to collapse, sending me to the floor. (I have a friend who, after asking if I was OK, would start laughing now. We all chuckle at falls.) Anyway, three paramedics were met at the door by my soon-to-be 89-year-old mother. Their professionalism and care made such an impression that, upon their departure, I immediately called Battalion Chief Gregory R. Martin, who serves as public information officer for Chief Jethro Piland III. I asked Greg to convey my thanks and appreciation to
the chief, who, coincidentally, was standing nearby when I called. I was one of the lucky ones in that there wasn’t a significant injury, but considered myself blessed to receive such concentrated attention. Despite two swollen knees and some soreness in my arms, I managed to get to work and thought about the many positives we have to live in Hanover County. While no one has a goal of needing the services of FireEMS, it certainly is a blessing to know the crews are a phone call away. This is one resident who is sincerely grateful for the assistance provided last week. So, thank those with public safety when you see them -because you never know when you will need them.
A network of bicycles delivering the news, no more By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist There are lots of things that used to be that are no more, and lamenting their loss does absolutely nothing to bring them back. But to reflect on those things that seemed so permanent at the time and exist no more and are only remembered in the recollections of those who lived them seems an appropriate way to docu-
ment these ghosts of the past. At 5 a.m. in Richmond or its closest suburbs, you don’t encounter many people on the street, and the first yawns of a city are barely detectable. It wasn’t always that way. Decades ago, in the dead of night, small groups of boys on bicycles gathered to await delivery of their daily supply of newspapers, usually gathered around a wired trash can. Some shuffled their feet to keep warm,
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while others slumped near their bikes grabbing a final rest before the flurry began. You could hear the truck coming from blocks away, the diesel engine splitting the silence of the night. The oversized panel truck barely slowed as a man shoved a stack of individually bundled newspapers onto the ground around us. We had long ago learned the man had no regard for our position as he tossed the bundles, grind-
ing a gear or two, and disappearing almost as quickly as he appeared. We distributed the bundles with small flashlights focused on small labels that identified bundles by route number. On easy days, it was only one bundle, but the heavier days sometimes provided two or more …. and Sundays, it was multiple bundles. Most of us had Paperboy Special bicycles. They came in two varieties, one made by Schwinn and one by
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Columbia, or, as we like to describe them, Pinnell’s or Rowlette’s. The bikes were no-nonsense editions with large pedals, fat tires and handlebars large enough to accommodate huge baskets for our papers. Even with the enhanced kickstand and other tough features, the bike was victim to falling over when the basket was loaded and spilling your neatly folded papers on the ground. Now, folding papers is like riding a bike — it’s something that —,once you learn it — you never forget. Some carriers folded every paper and others delivered them flat when weather permitted. Once the group had prepped their baskets, a network of carriers scurried into every neighborhood, each with its own carrier. My route was only two streets east of Willow Lawn, each running down to Commonwealth Avenue. Basically it was four long runs in days when folks didn’t mind the paperboy riding across the lawn see BICYCLES, pg. 7
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to get as close as possible for that all important toss. Only the most experienced carriers could deliver that toss without slowing down or breaking the finely tuned routine. There was always a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment when you hit that last porch and peered down into your basket now in the first signs of light and saw only clipped wires and empty bundle wrappers and the one or two extra papers that always remained. With those extras, as we called them, you might negotiate a hot glazed donut, or, on the best of mornings, it might get you hot chocolate at White Tower on the way home. By far, the best culinary encounters
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A Veterans Day ceremony will honor those who have served or are serving in the military at 2 p.m. Monday at Hanover Wayside Park.
League #329 will perform Taps. Memorial and Honorary Pavers will be available for purchase at a discounted cost of $75 if purchased at the event. Dedicated in 2007, the Hanover Veteran’s Memorial honors Hanover County military veterans who were killed in hostile action from World War I to the present day, and those who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.
Parking will be available at Hanover Wayside Park. For more information about this ceremony, or about the Hanover Veterans Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.
on our early morning routine was catching up with another symbol of lost Americana, the milkman. For 26 cents, you could get a quart of the coldest chocolate milk in the world, served in a glass bottle with ice chips still sticking to the side. We all scattered once the donuts or milk were gone, each of us headed home to climb back in a warm bed for that last hour of sleep before school. I lived that life for several years, seven days a week, and, honestly, I still think back on the magic of those mornings, the camaraderie of a group of hard-working kids who may not have met if not for their role as carriers and the daily satisfaction of completing a task in a job well done fashion. I suppose Im forgetting the snowy mornings, or the down-
pours of Spring, but the world of paperboys, in my mind, is something worth missing. I hope there are still towns when paperboys hop on bikes to deliver papers to their neighbors, but I fear they are few and far between considering the security issues associated with a 12-year-old out alone in the middle of the night. Thankfully, we never considered any of that and I can't think of a single instance of a kid being assaulted or even harassed. No doubt, it’s a time gone by, but the ones who spent mornings or evenings with wire cutters and paper bags flung around their neck will appreciate this small recognition that something that is gone is not necessarily forgotten ‌. or an important piece of Americana.
The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Henry, # 566011, is a 5-year-old (estimated) male hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Henry is a sweet Hanover hound. A Hanover hound is a playful and kind animal. Henry does well around other dogs. He is used to running, so he will benefit having an owner that keeps him active. Henry is good around all people. He is really sweet natured. Java, # 565235, is a 2-year-old (estimated) male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Java is a very nice cat. He is super sweet around people. He just wants to be loved. Java is mostly mild energy, but is curious. He will play with a cat toy if he gets the opportunity. Java is well litter-trained. He will make a good indoor/outdoor 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/.
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HANOVER – A memorial ceremony to honor military veterans will be held at 2 p.m. on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, at Hanover Wayside Park at 8225 Hanover Wayside Rd. in Hanover (off U.S. 301, about a mile north of Hanover High School). Veterans who served and are currently serving to insure our freedom with be honored. Taniki Richard, Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired and team member of the Wounded Warriors Project National Campaign, will be the guest speaker. American Legion Post 175 and VFW Post 9808 will lead the laying of the Memorial Wreath. Veterans of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will perform the Rifle Salute. James Kickler, chairman of the Hanover County Veterans Memorial Committee, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Jimmy Barrett with the American Marine Corps
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Federal judge removes county as defendant in NAACP lawsuit By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER -- A federal judge ruled earlier this week that Hanover County be dismissed as a defendant in a case filed earlier this year by the Hanover County Unit of the NAACP. Robert E. Payne of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted a motion made by the county that removes the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the county as defendants, but does not excuse the Hanover County School Board from the litigation. In August, the local branch of the NAACP filed the suit, claiming the county’s refusal to change the names of two schools named for Confederate leaders violates the First and Fourteenth amendment rights of students who attend those schools. The county’s motion to dismiss was based on the complaint’s “failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.” They also maintained the school board has authority regarding Hanover schools, not the board of supervisors. The complaint originally named Hanover County and the school board as defendants and claimed that the “defendants are compelling Plaintiff ’s members to express a view with which they disagree, namely that slavery and other values of the Confederacy should be endorsed and glorified.” The complaint claimed that maintaining those names, in effect, creates “a school environment that denies African American students, including members of the NAACP, an equal opportunity to an education.” The plaintiffs originally alleged
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ed Patrick Henry High School, and said he is thrilled to return to his hometown to perform in the newly renovated theatre. Sims has played music on four continents and performs under his own name as well as with several other groups. He has appeared on more than 40 recordings, crossing multiple genres, with studio work
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Nov. 9 An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by the Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Hanover Interfaith Free Clinic. Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee, and orange juice. The cost is $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-7986579.
a violation of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, but, in an early stipulation agreement, they dismissed that claim against the county. Judge Payne wrote in his ruling that “Hanover County seeks dismissal of Claims 1 and 2 because it is not a proper part to this action for the reason that, under Virginia law, the School Board, and not the county, is the final policymaker for Hanover County public schools.” The county’s motion to dismiss also alleges “that the Complaint is legally insufficient because it makes no substantive factual allegations against the County that would support the First Amendment claim in Claim 1 and the Fourteenth amendment in Claim 2.” The plaintiffs in the case had claimed that the county is involved with policy making for the schools, but Payne wrote, “Under Virginia Law, the final policymaking body for Hanover County is the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. Moreover, under Virginia law, the School Board is the final policymaking authority for the Hanover Public Schools.” The plaintiffs had argued that the county does have those policymaking powers because they appoint members to the school board and can seek a member’s removal. “Not one of those points supports the contention that the County is the policymaking authority for the operation of the schools,” Payne wrote in his ruling. Payne wrote the Complaint contains few allegations directly regarding the county. “To the extent that there are allegations that mention the County, these allegations primarily focus on when the County integrated its public schools.” Hanover County Attorney Dennis
Walter issued the following comment regarding Judge Payne’s ruling: “The County is pleased with the Court’s ruling that dismissed the claims made against the County.” “The ruling confirms the County’s position that the School Board, and not the Board of Supervisors or the County government, is responsible for the operations of the Hanover County Public Schools, including decisions regarding the names of the schools and the mascots at the schools.” Walter said the suit continues, but without the county as a defendant. “As the ruling did not address the claims against the School Board, that portion of the lawsuit continues.” NAACP president Robert Barnette hinted the ruling was expected. “We were not surprised that the judge removed the Board of Supervisors from the lawsuit,” he said. Gregg Kelley, director of Development and Communications for Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs, the firm representing the NAACP, issued the following statement regarding the ruling: “The Hanover County Board of Supervisors argued to the judge that the Hanover County School Board was the proper defendant in this case. The judge agreed with their position that the School Board is the proper defendant because the School Board has the ability under Virginia law to change the names,” Kelley said. “The claims against the School Board stand so we will continue moving forward with our case,” he concluded. The trial is scheduled to begin in May 2020.
that has been featured on television, at theme parks, and in video games. Simon Redley of Music Republic Magazine said, “Sims is a real find. One of the most exciting saxophonists — and band leaders— I have heard in a long time.” Sims earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, studied jazz and improvisation at the New England Conservatory of Music, and earned a doctorate in classical woodwind performance
from Boston University. He serves as the director of Jazz at West Virginia University and performs regularly throughout the U.S. and southeast Asia. Accompanying Sims in Ashland will be Ayinde Williams on piano, Mike Hawkins on bass, and CJ Wolf on drums. Ticket prices range from $15 to $25 Thursday, Nov. 21 and can be purchased at the box office at The Town of Ashland 205 England St. in Ashland or online at Economic Development ashlandtheatre.org. Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m.
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Wednesday, Nov. 13 The Town of Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Sundays Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
Thursday, Nov. 14 The Town of Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
Friday to Sunday, Nov. 15-17 The Virginia Cliffe Inn at 2900 Mountain Rd. in Glen Allen will host an annual craft show, “Christmas at Granny’s”, with proceeds benefiting St. Joseph’s Villa. St. Joseph’s helps children and families facing homelessness, autism and developmental disabilities, mental illness, special education needs, and other challenges. For more information, call 804-382-0500 or visit https:// www.vacliffeinn.com/.
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 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.
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sales tax revenues, steady job growth, and increase in average home sale prices as continuing factors driving a healthy county economy. Harris said it all points to above average residential growth witnessed by the numerous developments like Taylor Farm, Stony Run, Rutland Grove, and Cambridge Square. Harris said the positive activity means more jobs and higher wages. The county administrator said revenues came in at 1.8 percent over budget while expenditures were down 3.6 percent from budget projections. In addition, Hanover County Public Schools returned almost $4 million in unused funds. Harris said that money will go toward funding a continuing technology program and purchase new buses for the school system “We have a school system that is second to none,� Harris said. That prudent budget, coupled with solid economic indicators, is only part of the good news, according to Harris. A $1.4 million federal grant recently approved by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will allow the county to place 12 new firefighters in the Mechanicsville area, the busiest station in the system. Harris said the station answered 4,200 calls last year. “We’ll be able to double our workforce there,� Harris said. Hanover’s Emergency Communications Department is the first in Virginia to be certified in all three protocols, Fire, EMS and Sheriff, one of only 15 such designated agencies in the U.S. “We’re showing others the
way,� Harris said. The Sheriff ’s Office recorded the lowest crime rate since 1975. Harris said Human Services are meeting the needs of an additional 1,700 clients due to Medicaid Expansion, and same day access has meant more prompt and more immediate service for those served. “Wait times have been reduced by 80 percent,� Harris told the assembly of local business leaders, elected and appointed officials, and interested citizens. Regarding infrastructure, Harris pointed to projects like the new Atlee Library, numerous improvements at the airport, including a new terminal building, and scheduled road projects like Sliding Hill and Pole Green widening and continued improvements along U.S. 360. Harris said the recent formation of a Broadband Committee will search for solutions regarding internet access in far eastern and western portions of the county. Officials have partnered with Comcast to apply for state money to begin some of those upgrades that will supply reliable internet service to about 270 businesses and residents. It all adds up to a county that has plenty to offer to those who live in Hanover, do business, or just visit. Harris summed it up by pointing out key factors highlighting this year’s State of the County position. He pointed to the best schools in the area with all schools fully accredited, the safest community in the metro area, the lowest real estate tax, and a flourishing business community. He also noted that Hanover County maintains a AAA bond rating, one of only 70 counties in the U.S to boast that designation. Harris said a team approach
and working partnerships are key factors in the county’s success and described the county’s future as prosperous. “You guys are making the difference every day,� he told the audience. Thomas said the county continues to attract new business and create jobs, more than 2,200 of them last year. “We have a great story to tell,� Thomas said. More than 50 businesses announced intentions to locate in Hanover last year, and 11 existing companies announced expansion projects. Thomas said the county continues to improve its tierready project sites to increase product for potential businesses or companies to build. His department continues to reach out to those existing businesses through visits and surveys and more than 130 of them were visited last year. He also pointed to a legacy program that recognized businesses with 50 years or more of service in the county, many of them family farms. Thomas said a new website that features Google Translate is “more in line with our mission� and will allow the message to be interpreted and viewed globally. Thomas said those economic development efforts would continue and the project pipeline is “robust�. Two new state agencies are relocating to Hanover, and efforts to improve site readiness and availability also will continue, according to Thomas. His department also will revise its five-year strategic plan in the coming months. Finally, Thomas said Hanover’s 2.4 percent unemployment rate reflects a robust economy that means jobs for Hanover County citizens. “Everybody in Hanover County who wants a job, has a job in Hanover County,� he concluded.
Rabies vaccination clinic Nov. 9 HANOVER -- All dogs and cats (including 8105 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. At each of these clinics, the veterinarian so-called “barn cats�) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at 4 months of age. For will administer the shots to the pet at your dogs, you also must have tags and a valid license vehicle; do not bring pets into the building. You will complete your regproving the vaccination. istration inside the facility Hanover Animal and return to your vehicle. Control makes it easy for Drive to the area designated people to get their pets for vaccination. You will be vaccinated by holding expected to leave the vacrabies vaccination clincination area as soon as you ics in the fall and winter. are done. Vaccines will be adminOnly healthy, non-pregistered at a cost of $8 per nant animals will be vacdog or cat. cinated. No wolf hybrids or Clinics will be held: Metro Creative Connection animals other than domestic Saturday, Nov. 9, at Western Hanover Church from 9 a.m. to noon. dogs or cats will be vaccinated. The vaccination is good for up to three The Western Hanover Church is located at 16050 Mountain Rd. in Montpelier. Dr. Scott years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one Nevaiser is the vet. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Hanover County year. Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and Administration Building from 9 a.m. to noon. keep certificates for proof of vaccination. For more information about rabies or The Administration Building is located at 7516 County Complex Rd. at Hanover Courthouse. the upcoming rabies vaccination clinics in Hanover County, call Animal Control at 804Dr. Olga Van Beek is the vet. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, at the East 365-6485. Hanover Rescue Squad from 9 a.m. to noon. Information submitted by Tom Harris, The East Hanover Rescue Squad is located at Hanover County public information officer.
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R-MC wins heart-stopper against W&L
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Randolph-Macon wide receiver Mike Avent barely misses a touchdown grab in the fourth quarter of the Yellow Jackets’ come from behind 36-35 win over Washington and Lee Saturday. Avent would later score on a 6-yard pass with 39 seconds to go to keep the Yellow Jackets alive. Chris Vidal’s last-second field goal sealed the victory for Randolph-Macon.
By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – When Washington and Lee called timeout in the final seconds of their back-and-forth battle with Randolph-Macon Saturday, attempting to ice Yellow Jacket kicker Chris Vidal, he calmly went through the motions as if he was winning the game at that moment. Moments later, holder
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Andrew Ihle picked up a poor snap, quickly placed the football in position for Vidal to rocket it through the uprights. In one play, a season of complete frustration for Randolph-Macon’s kicking team melted away after the Yellow Jackets, down by 9 points twice in the fourth quarter, used an onside kick recovery to set up Vidal’s heroics for a stunning 36-35 victory over the Generals to keep RandolphMacon tied for first place in
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the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) at 6-0. It was the Yellow Jackets’ seventh consecutive victory, a victory earned by heart, guts and a never-breaking mentally in the face of four General touchdowns in the second half of 66 yards or longer. “I told [Vidal] a few weeks ago, we’re going to need you to win some of these games,” said Randolph-Macon head football coach Pedro Arruza. “He just
came up big. That was a huge kick under a ton of pressure.” Vidal missed the first six games due to a groin injury, missed two kicks in his debut two weeks ago at Southern Virginia, and missed an extra point in the first half after a 15-yard touchdown pass from Presley Egbers to DeAndre Gill, who got one foot inbounds in the back corner of the end zone for the score. The game proved a classic
case of a tale of two halves. Randolph-Macon’s defense allowed a total of 80 first-half yards to the Generals. But Washington and Lee began the second half with their biggest receiving threat back on the field. Montgomery Owen, suspended for the first half due to an ejection last week, made an immediate impact, catching a 66-yard touchdown pass from Jack Pollard to put the Generals back in front at 14-13.
The Yellow Jackets, who dominated time of possession, owning the ball for 42:30, answered with a Vidal 25-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. It was 16-14. The game was about to explode. On the Generals’ second play of their next series, Pollard found Owen on the left sideline, who escaped the grasp of Stephen Richardson and see R-MC, pg. 12
McNair demostrates growth as she leads PH By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News ASHLAND – Alexis McNair’s journey with Jessica Jones first began when McNair was Jones’ manager in seventh grade. McNair then played junior varsity in eighth grade as a middle – “that was rough,” McNair said – but she credited Jones with nurturing her and teaching her the mechanics of the game and how to play. “Ninth grade year, she was like: ‘You’re going to try out for varsity…and you’re not going to mess it up,’” McNair recalled Jones saying to her. “’Do your best, don’t get in your head.’” And then, after Jones took a year off to have her baby and coached boys volleyball at the school, she would again work with McNair – now a senior – as the varsity girls’ head coach. Wednesday, on Senior Night, McNair – on her way to playing for Virginia State – showed the growth she’s made over the years by double-doubling with 20 kills and 11 digs and adding a block to help key Patrick Henry past Class 4 powerhouse Powhatan (19-25, 14-25, 25-20, 25-16, 15-10) in a thrilling five-set triumph. “I just want to thank my girls for just stepping up tonight,” Jones said. “They played awesome – to lose the first two sets like we did and step up, I’m so proud of them.” “This was the team that we were worried about the most all season,” McNair said, “and it being Senior Night ... we were like, ‘We want to get our seniors in (the game). We want to win. We want to get all that done and still come out successful.’ And we happened to do that.” They had to beat an already deep Indians team that, over its previous three matches, further elevated its play with the return
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Patrick Henry’s Alexis McNair (9) attacks in the Patriots’ 19-25, 14-25, 25-20, 25-16, 15-10 Senior Night victory over visiting Powhatan Wednesday. McNair, who has committed to Virginia State University, led the Patriots with 20 kills, 11 digs and a block.
of DePaul commit and powerful outside hitter Sierra Ellison from an ankle injury. Before the match and in between sets, Ellison and McNair could be seen interacting with each other across the net with smiles on their faces. The two go way back – McNair played with Ellison in her first club season, and they’ve played for four years together with another season on the horizon. “She’s one of my best friends I’ve made over the years,” McNair said. So is it bittersweet for
McNair to beat a teammate like she did Wednesday? “It is – but I’m not gonna lie, it feels so good, because we are very competitive to each other, and it feels so good to beat her,” McNair said, adding with a laugh: “I love her so much, but it feels good.” The opening set was characterized by swings in momentum as the Patriots (14-4, 18-5 with invitational games) foreshadowed the match as a whole with a rally out of a 14-5 hole to tie Powhatan at 17-all. But after an 8-2 stretch secured the
set for the Indians, the visitors powered out to a 2-set lead on a dominating follow-up 25-14 effort. “Honestly the first two sets, I don’t know who they were – that’s not my girls,” Jones said while adding of her players, “They definitely stepped up. … They were not going to lose on Senior Night.” The Patriots changed up their defense, and that proved to be a game-changer. It got a lot harder for Powhatan’s powerful hitters to get the ball past the Patriots, who saw 10 differ-
ent players combine for a stonewalling 72 digs on the night. Libero Kaiya Markley led the way with 21. Offense also came out sharp to open the third set as the Patriots jumped ahead 5-1. Powhatan clawed its way back into a 13-all tie, but Sarah Nadlicki contributed key attacks and Zophia Walker served a timely ace before McNair sprinkled in a couple of big plays, including one of her several well-placed long kills, to help the Patriots stay alive with a 25-20 third-set triumph.
McNair was on fire throughout the fourth set, and she set up match point with a long inbounds kill in the fifth. “I just had to find the spots,” McNair said. “My coach told me…which spots were open, and I just had to keep mixing it up to keep them on their toes.” McNair also received fiery support from Nadlicki – who along with McNair doubledoubled with 12 kills and 11 digs and hit two aces – as well as from Walker (seven kills, three digs and an ace) and from Jordan Green, who with her eight kills, six digs and a block helped keep Powhatan’s defense off-balance through the final three sets. Claire Williamson floated her sets into the right spots point after point, racking up 43 assists and showcasing her versatility through eight digs, three kills and an ace. “She’s an amazing setter and an amazing asset to our team,” Jones said, adding excitedly: “And she’s a sophomore, so I have her for two more years!” For Powhatan, Natalie Mueller made 13 kills and nine digs, Sierra Ellison double-doubled with 17 digs and 13 kills and added three aces and an assist; Star Bryant made 10 kills, nine digs, four aces and two blocks; Bryson Amorese made 36 assists and eight digs and Kendal McMullin had six digs. All four of Patrick Henry’s seniors got to contribute to Wednesday’s wild win. Amanda Warner served three aces alongside two digs and a kill, Lindsey Jones made seven digs and an assist and Emily Allen delivered two digs and a huge late-match service ace. “I love those girls to death,” Jones said. “I love all of them to death.” see MCNAIR, pg. 12
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Yellow Jackets finish undefeated in ODAC By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – On Senior Night on Oct. 30, the Randolph-Macon women’s volleyball seniors had one current mission and a lot of history on their minds: first, they had a chance to finish undefeated in Old Dominion Athletic Conference regular season play; and second, the farthest they had gotten in postseason was the NCAA second round in their freshman year. They would like to go further. While postseason is just getting started, they took care of their initial mission. While visiting Shenandoah showed plenty of fight – especially in the third set – the Yellow Jackets swept the Hornets 25-13, 25-8, 25-19 to finish atop the ODAC regular season field and earn the right to host their ODAC tournament quarterfinal. The ODAC tournament begins tonight. RandolphMacon will host eighthseed Randolph in Crenshaw Gymnasium at 7 p.m. “Our first goal was to host ODACs – have an undefeated regular season. So we’ve accomplished those things and now we’re on to hosting the tournament,” said senior Miranda Hall. But she and her fellow seniors aren’t ready to rest on their laurels. “Going as far as we can in the NCAA tournament and finishing up our class and put a good legacy – we have a big one A live up to.” Fellow senior Bailey Jones agreed. “This team hasn’t got farther than the second round, or maybe the first,” Jones said. “So getting to the Sweet Sixteen or Elite Eight, that would be
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Randolph-Macon outside hitter Kristina Smith (7, left) gets a hit through the block attempt by Shenandoah’s Emily Cheatwood (4) and Torie Gettier in the Yellow Jackets’ 25-13, 25-8, 25-19 sweep of the visiting Hornets on Tuesday, Oct. 30. With the win, the Yellow Jackets finished undefeated in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference regular season.
something to get done. That would be really exciting.” The entire Yellow Jacket squad contributed to the victory over the Hornets. Of the seniors, Hall led with
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seven kills, Emily Steffan had 18 assists, Angela Tender had 10. Both ones and Kai Cunningham had four kills apiece; Jones also had three blocks. Alexia Wolfe had three
kills and Bre Lockhart had six digs. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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raced untouched 75 yards for a score. Washington and Lee regained the lead 21-16. Again Randolph-Macon used a grinding, time consuming drive, but, again, it stalled late. Vidal hit another 25-yard field goal to cut the deficit to two points with 6:47 left. Enter Washington and Lee’s Josh Breece. The tailback took the first play from scrimmage and busted open up the middle, outracing the Randolph-Macon defense to the end zone. It was another one play, 75-yard drive. It was 28-19, and the Yellow Jacket defense was on the ropes. The belief, and effort, of Randolph-Macon never wavered, the offense driving 67 yards in 11 plays, capped by a 1-yard touchdown run from Andrew Ihle to trim the lead to 28-26 with 3:17 left. The Yellow Jackets opted not to try an onside kick, and the Generals took over at their own 25. On first down, Yellow Jacket fans lived the nightmare again, as Breece, again, ripped a run up the middle to score one more time from 75 yards. With just 3:06 left, the Generals led 35-26. Balance, and patience, in spite of a clock running very low on time, carried the Yellow Jackets back down the field. Another 11-play drive, this time of 88 yards, ended in a 6-yard touchdown pass from Egbers to Mike Avent. It was 35-33, and time for the onside kick. Vidal sent the equivalent of a hard-hit grounder to a shortstop, and it bounced off the
leg of a Generals player. Bryan Sullivan dove on the football at the 46. Randolph-Macon had 37 seconds to make it to field goal range. “I’d love to tell you I scripted it that way, but players win games,” Arruza said. “We got some guys that really stepped up in the clutch.” Egbers, who was 23-for-35 for 218 passing yards, completed three passes, the last a 15-yard strike to Tim Hanratty at the Washington and Lee 21. Ten seconds remained. The clock stopped long enough to move the chain, and the Yellow Jackets raced to the line to spike the ball, and send out Vidal. Ihle’s work on a bad snap to get the football in place for Vidal will go down as the silent champion of this game. Vidal’s kick left no doubt from the time it cleared the line. Egbers completed passes to nine different receivers, and also rushed for 115 yards. Tre Frederick had 32 carries for 154 yards, extending his ODAC alltime record in carries (897) and yards (4,892). The ODAC Championship will be decided Saturday when the Yellow Jackets travel to Bridgewater. The Eagles are also 6-0 in conference play, but 8-0 overall. Sporting a balanced offensive attack and a relentless defense, it will be RandolphMacon’s toughest test this season. “We’ll be okay,” Arruza said. “I feel good about, you know, the guys that we have. Some guys will step up, and we’ll be fine.” Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
“She’s just an amazing player,” Jones said. “I can’t wait to see Continued from pg. 11 how she does in college.” Nick Vandeloecht is sports And getting the chance to editor of Powhatan Today and coach McNair her senior year Goochland Gazette. He can be after first having her as a man- reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com. ager is “a huge gift” to Jones.
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ASHLAND TRAIN DAY Photos by Joel Klein for Ashland-Hanover Local Parks Turner, 5, and his 2-year-old brother Wells seemed fascinated by a tiny Amtrak pulling into the depot in front of Tiny Tim's Trains in downtown Ashland. Ashland Train Day mascot Cinder greets several members of the Virtual Railfan group that came from as far away as England for this year’s event. An Amtrak Auto Train conductor gets to take part in Train Day on Saturday by enjoying waving at the crowd along the tracks in at Ashland. Below: From his perch on his mother’s shoulders, 2-year-old Elliot Gath of Spotsylvania holds his ears and looks away as a CSX freight train rumbles through Ashland. Benjamin Wilson, 2, of Midlothian and his mom Ashley enjoyed the model train display presented by the Rappahannock Model Railroaders at Train Day on Saturday in Ashland. As a crowd gathers, 8-year-old Payton Ramirez of Beaverdam tries to psyche out Earl Cox, creator of Super Chess, during Ashland’s Train Day. He took it easy on her for awhile before dropping the hammer.
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, November 13, 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 twelve (12) building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 7.71 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 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2019-00012, TERESA D. AND FLOYD L. MOORE 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 7759-82-2390, consisting of approximately 7.57 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) approximately 528 feet east of Ashland Road (State Route 666). (PUBLIC HEARING)
Magisterial District: South Anna ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 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)
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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PUBLIC NOTICE The Hanover County Planning Commission has scheduled a Work Session on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 5:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia. The subject for the Work Session will be to discuss the proposed Ordinance 19-08 to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 2651, to provide that more than one preservation lot may be permitted in the RC, Rural Conservation District, under certain specified conditions. All interested parties are invited to attend. David P. Maloney, AICP Director of Planning
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 19th day of November 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: CUP19-0805 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. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASHLAND PLANNING COMMISSION Please take notice that on November 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearings at Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia on the following items: APPROVAL OF 2040 TRANSPORTATION PLAN & COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT THE TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF ASHLAND HAS BEEN SUBSTANTIALLY REVISED AND UPDATED AND THE NEW 2040 TRANSPORTATION PLAN WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR APPROVAL AND ADDITION TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF ASHLAND. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input and all interested persons are encouraged to attend and express their views. Copies of documents related to this matter may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at 798-9219 (101 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia 23005) Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Bernadette Cornelius, Clerk of the Planning Commission, via email at planning@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail to Clerk of the Planning Commission, Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in the public hearings is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements may be made. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FY 2020-2021 THROUGH 2024-2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, November 21, 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-3-19(c), PRUITT PROPERTIES, INC. AND NORTH GAYTON COMPANY Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, B-3, General Business District, and M-2, Light Industrial District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-15-2041, 7788-15-2118, 7788-15-1221, 7788-04-8723, 7788-04-7819, 7788-04-4309 and 7788-04-6230, consisting of approximately 19.79 acres, and located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) and Lewistown Road (State Route 783). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit a convenience store with fuel sales on the B-3 zoned property and speculative industrial development on the proposed M-2 property. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00023, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Single-Family District, to RS(c), Single- Family Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the use of the dwelling as office. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00024, CALDWELL PARTNERS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-14-14(c), Mary Lynne McDougle, et al. (Scotchtown Partners, L.L.C.), on GPINs 8706-69-3782, 8707-60-1621, 8707-61-2365, 8707-51-3243, 8707-51-3841, and 8707-61-6614, consisting of approximately 69.4 acres, zoned RM(c) Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, B-3(c), General Business District with conditions. The request is also to rezone approximately 15.89 acres from A-1, Agricultural District and RM(c) Multi-Family Residential District with conditions to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions. The property is located on the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and New Ashcake Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The proposed zoning amendment would permit reconfiguration of the overall commercial and residential development, reduces the number of apartments from 286 to 232 units, and increases the number of townhomes from 131 to 185 units. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00025, TAB OF VIRGINIA, L.C. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7788-12-8054, 7788-02-6199, 7788-01-9897, and 7788-11-0531, consisting of approximately 50.0 acres, and located on the west line of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) approximately 400’ north of its intersection with Knotty Pine Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for an industrial park. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00026, PATSY M. AND CHARLES C. SMITH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8737-00-7672, consisting of approximately 21.5 acres, and located on the west line of Williamsville Road (State Route 615) approximately 1,450 feet south of its intersection with Studley Road (State Route 606). 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 10.75 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2019-00027, CD RESTAURANTS, INC. Request(s) to rezone from B-2, Community Business District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8714-77-2796, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, and located on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with Meadow Drive (State Route 1120). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit tire sales and service. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP2019-00007, HOMETOWN REALTY SERVICES, INC. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-59.6 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational facility on GPIN 8706-62-5060, consisting of approximately 12.98 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and R-1, Single-Family Residential District (pending rezoning request, REZ2019-00023, to rezone to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions), and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) at its intersection with Old Oaklawn Drive (State Route 1201). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy CUP2019-00008, SPYGLASS PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a self-storage facility for vehicles on GPINs 8704-93-0604 and 8704-93-1422, consisting of approximately 4.86 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District, and located on the east line of Zip Drive (State Route 1498) approximately 300’ north of its intersection with Elm Drive (State Route 1108). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville
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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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