Ashland-Hanover Local – 12/11/19

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SANTA RUNS

Hanover Humane offers pet photos with Santa

Santa Runs continue for Ashland area VFDs

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Vol. 5 No. 14 | Richmond Suburban News | December 11, 2019

Light Up the Tracks!

Supervisors to hear Cedar Lane appeal

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

Joel Klein for Ashland-Hanover Local

A group of Hanover citizens is asking the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to reconsider a recent site plan approval issued by the county’s Planning Department.

The supervisors will hear a zoning appeal during today’s 3 p.m. meeting in the Administration Building from a local developer

regarding site plans for a new Industrial Park off Route 1.

Plans for the Cedar Lane Industrial Park were approved in 2015 and included four possible access points to the project, three located off Cedar Lane and one situated off Route 1.

The developer of the adjacent Chickahominy Falls subdivision and affected residents who live along Cedar Lane became alarmed when see CEDAR, pg. 3

The Hanover Arts & Activities Center is decorated for the Christmas season, providing an inviting atmosphere for Light Up the Tracks! For more on Saturday’s festivities, turn to page 8.

Patrick Henry junior casting for success

By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local Keeping up with Patrick Henry High School junior Turner Hart isn’t easy.

If you can’t catch him on the soccer field, he might be in the library studying or out in the woods on a hunt. Or, he might be shooting hoops. But, more than likely, your best bet to locate Turner would involve water, a bass boat, and an ample supply of largemouth bass.

During Turner’s formative years, it appeared certain that soccer would be the center of his athletic interests. Away from Submitted photo his time on the pitch, Turner Turner Hart is shown with two largemouth bass as he plans a began fishing, at first two or future as a competitor in major fishing tournaments. He is shown see CASTING, pg. 13

at Lake Anna, one of his favorite fishing spots.

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LUXE, Randolph-Macon College’s new Show Choir, recently presented an inaugural performance to more than 700 guests in the Brock Center. Led by director Adam J. Pulver, 36 talented students performed a lively, colorful holiday extravaganza to capacity crowds. “This was a great opportunity for the community to experience the energy, enthusiasm and talent of our LUXE Show Choir performers,” Pulver said. “Our Holiday Spectacular performance was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season.”

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ASHLAND -- Dress your pet in his/her holiday finery and join the Hanover Humane Society for its Sixth Annual “Pet Photos with Santa.�

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, at Hanover Humane’s facility at 12190 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Photographs will be taken during their hours for walk-in customers. For a $15 donation per sitting, clients will be able to get their pet’s photo taken with Santa in a festive setting. Additional animals in

a single sitting/photo will be $5 extra per animal.

Hanover Humane will provide a framed printed photo of your pet with Santa the day of the event; a jpg of the printed photo will be emailed to you after the event.

For more information, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org.

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 Submitted photo County and the surrounding Santa Claus will be making an early visit to the Hanover Humane Society on Saturday to get photos made with pets. counties.

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HANOVER – On Thursday, Dec. 12, Hanover County will be launching a new service for residents of Hanover who are 60+ years of age or who have a disability.

Hanover DASH is a new specialized transportation program to help eligible residents travel to medical appointments, shopping, banking, and formal social activities. This pilot program is funded by a grant from the Department of Rail and Public Transit to help expand access and increase independence for older adults and persons with a disability.

Riders can call 365-DASH (3274) to apply for the program. Once enrolled, the rides, which will be a door-to-door service, will be coordinated by the county’s vendor, Roundtrip.

Riders will be able to book rides online, use the Roundtrip Call Center, or an app and have a driver pick them up.

For a cost of $6 one-way or $12 round-trip, the driver will take the resident to an appointment, grocery store or other allowable destination anywhere in Hanover or within seven miles of the county. A 10% discount is available if you book the ride online. The vendor, Roundtrip, does not take cash, only credit, pre-paid or

debit cards.

Rides will be available between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Advance notice will not be required, except for those needing a specialized vehicle such as a wheelchair van.

Ambulatory riders will be served through non-shared

passenger vehicles.

This service is available to all income levels. Application forms are available at www.

HanovereDash.org.

The Department of Community Resources will manage the Hanover DASH program and will review your application and verify your eligibility. “We believe that this new specialized transportation program will make a big difference for many of our residents, and we are grateful to the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation and the Board of Supervisors for making this possible,� said Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor. “Hanover County has identified the need for specialized transportation for some time, and it’s exciting to see a new service taking shape.�

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

Hanover Concert Band to perform Tuesday, Dec. 17 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Hanover Concert Band will bring its musical Christmas gift to the county at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, inside the Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland.

The one-hour concert of Christmas music will be presented with the hall decorated and set up in “Boston Pops� style with tables, chairs; and beverages and finger food provided by the musicians and their families.

The concert is free, but those attending are asked to bring non-perishable food for the area food banks.

Band members said, “This is a musical way we can thank everyone for sponsoring the band with attendance at our concerts and for providing 501(c)(3) financial support.�

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, second offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville False statement to obtain property or credit was reported in the 7300 block of Chestnut Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Carrying a concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

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Scannell Properties filed and received approval of construction plans for Phase I of the project that did not include the Route 1 entrance, and only one of the Cedar Lane access points.

The age-restricted Chickahominy Falls is located directly across from the Phase 1 project that includes a multi-story warehouse facility.

A traffic study that accompanied the plans approved the single entrance, noting the increased traffic would not change the rating currently assigned to the two-lane road, and Cedar Lane could accommodate increased traffic related to the project.

Forging was reported in the 9200 block of Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 9500 block of Kings Charter Drive, Ashland.

Entering or setting in motion a vehicle was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 2100 block of Piping Ferry Road/ Pamunkey River Farm, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 10200 block

In October, the Planning Department approved a site plan that included the Cedar Lane entrance only, clearing the way for Scannell to begin construction at the site.

Residents along Cedar Lane responded by forming the community group to appeal the Planning Department’s decision to approve the site plan with one entrance.

The Cedar Lane Coalition is a community group comprised of homeowners in Chickahominy Falls and other neighborhoods located along Cedar Lane.

They contend that Cedar Lane was never intended as a major thoroughfare with more than 400 trucks a day travelling along its narrow lanes.

The group placed a trac-

Credit card theft was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9100 block of Thorton Way, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8000 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 9400 block of Manorwood Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9200 block of Prospect Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 8300 block of Burnside Drive, Mechanicsville.

Damage vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 200 block of Archie Cannon Drive, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 12400 block of Hearts Ease Lane, Montpelier.

Carrying concealed weapon, first offense, was reported in the area Lakeridge Parkway/Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 10300 block of Kings Acres Road, Ashland.

tor-trailer at the intersection of Cedar Lane and Route 1 clearly displaying their sentiments: “400 Big Trucks a Day do not belong on Cedar Lane.”

Planning Director David Maloney is defending his decision to approve the site plan, and recommending that the appeal be denied. He also noted the 400 truck a day figure is “overstated”.

Maloney said 80 percent of the 1,000 trips daily identified in the traffic analysis was attributed to employees at the new facility, and estimated the center would garner about 100-plus truck trips a day.

Acknowledging there were four entrances on the original plans, Maloney noted that Scannell chose to utilize only

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Santa Runs continue for Ashland area VFDs

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ANOVER – Hanover Fire-EMS has released the lists of Santa Runs scheduled this holiday season.

They are as follows:

ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY STATION 1 Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street southwest side, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis

Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane, and Thompson Street southern side.

Thursday, Dec. 12 – Palm Leaf Subdivision, 500 block of Pleasant Street, and Sedgefield Subdivision.

Friday, Dec. 13 – College Avenue, Caroline Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle, Henry Place, North Cottage Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments, Vaughan Road, and Jamestown Road.

Sunday, Dec. 15 –

Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodstate Estates Subdivision, and Wintercrest Subdivision.

Monday, Dec. 16 – Omni Park Place (1), Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, and Lance & Bridle Subdivision.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 – Country Club Hills & River Run Subdivisions, Stanley Park Drive, and Ashland Park Drive.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Oakhill Estates Subdivision, Fox Mill Run, Melton Road, Ashland Heights Road, Ashglade Court, Cheroy Road, Cheroy Woods Subdivision,

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Mount Herman Farms, and North Woods Subdivision.

Thursday, Dec. 19 – Myrtle Street, Short Street, Randolph Street, Henry Clay Apartments, 300 block of Robinson Street, South Taylor Street, 300 block of New Street, and Arlington Square Apartments.

Friday, Dec. 20 – North James Street north or Snead Street, Elm Avenue, Park Avenue, Linden Street, North Macon Terrace Subdivision, Carters Hill Subdivision, and Misty Pines Apartments.

Santa Runs will begin at 6 p.m. the streets listed are the basic order that will be followed each night. Remain at the roadside and Santa Claus or his Elves will come to you. Do not approach the fire truck. You should hear the fire truck coming. There will be a little notice, so pardon the noise. While the runs are being performed, firefighters may – at any time – have to leave for an emergency call. Santa and his Elves move swiftly so he can make it to all of the boys and girls, so understand the haste. Since 1890, Station 1 has remained a volunteer organization; donations are always accepted and appreciated. Those who miss Santa on the above dates will have an opportunity to see him at a special appearance from 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, in Downtown Ashland. He will be visiting the various businesses.

EASTERN HANOVER COMPANY 3 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 -Studley, Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Summer Hill, including Blakewood, Road, Linney’s Court, Spring Run Road, Studley Farms, Summer Hill to River Road (including Pinta & Cabin Court), River Road to Hanover Town Road, Hanover

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Town Road to Studley Road (including Scotts Landing & Double Five Drive), to New Bethesda.

5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 -- Old Church Rd (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Piping Tree Ferry Road (including Spring Run Road), Piping Tree Ferry Rd to Old Church Road (Including Old Lafayette Road, Epps, Pamunkey River Farms Drive, Retreat Drive and Pamunkey Crest Drive), around the loop back onto Old Church Road and continuing to Candle Berry Drive, Christians Ridge Subdivision, to McClellan Road and end on Crown Hill Road.

5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 -Sandy Valley (from Creighton Road) to Little Florida Road (including Hobby Horse Lane), u-turn at the end of Little Florida Road (including Shall Drive) and continuing onto Sandy Valley to Beattie’s Mill ( Sinclair Manor), back to Beattie’s Mill (including Pepper Town Road) and back to U.S. 360.

6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 -- Pole Green Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Williamsville Road (including Woodlawn Farm Drive), Williamsville Road to Studley Road (including Winsmith Farms, Prospect Hills, Pine Slash and Rainier Estates), Williamsville Road across Studley Road to River Road, including Santa Maria, Summer

Plains and Gould Hill.

6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 -- Pole Green Rd (from Rural Point Rd) to Walnut Grove (including Sherrington, Fieldshire, Pole Green Station, Raven Runs Drive and Spice Tree Subdivisions), Walnut Grove Road to Mechanicsville Turnpike.

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Wednesday, Dec. 18 -- Battlefield Green Subdivision, West Haven Drive, Hughes Road, Orchard Lane, and Gethsemane Court.

6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 -- Pebble Creek Subdivision, Walnut Grove to Colts Neck (including Melissa Page), Colts Neck to Sandy Valley (including Stonewall Estates and Garden Estates).

Alternate Dates: Dec. 20, 22 and 23.

Due to safety, all families that live at the end of short culde-sacs are asked to come to the main road.

Track Santa live on www. ehvfd.com. Updates will be on the website and at https://www. facebook.com/EHVFD2/.

HANOVER COURTHOUSE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 5 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Route 54 (between 301 and the Taylor Complex). Liberty see SANTA RUNS, pg. 5

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Oaks Lane, Depot Road, St. Pauls Church Road, 301 (between Depot Road and Route 54), Hickory Hill subdivision, Jennings Road, Mount Hermon Road, Goddins Hill Road and Mount Eagle Subdivision.

6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 – 301 (between Norman Bridge Road and Hill Crest Road). Cady’s Mill Road, Peaks Road (between 301 and Mount Hermon Road, Hill Crest Road, Glebe Hill Subdivision, Chestnut Church Road, Foxal Road and Georgetown Road (between 301 and Chestnut Church Road).

6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 -- 301 (between the Caroline County Line and River Road). River Road (between Williamsville Road and 301), County Courthouse Complex, Normans Bridge Road, Hanover Quarter Road and Fire House Road.

If Santa and the crew have to stop the Santa Runs for weather or an emergency, call for service, the make-up date will be Sunday, Dec. 15.

Updates on Santa Runs, as well as information about volunteering, may be found on the company’s Facebook

page by searching @hcvfc.

HENRY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE COMPANY 6 Wednesday, Dec. 11 – Garrison Manor, Quail Creek, Academy Drive/ Culley Drive and Sharon Park.

Friday, Dec. 13 – Mimosa, Pearson Corner, Henry Clay Heights, Holly Road, Knollwood, Cool Springs West, Giles and Atlee Manor.

Saturday, Dec. 14 – Strawhorn, Springhill Acres, Pine Slash, Hartford Oaks, Greywood, Breckenridge, Shelton Point, Woodlands, Pebblebrook and Enon Church.

Sunday, Dec. 15 – Pollards Creek, Fire Lane, Georgetown, Shannondale, Oakdale, Greenway, Colonial Forest and Lindsay Meadows.

MECHANICSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT HANOVER FIRE STATION 7 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 – Bishops Park, Brooks Hollow, Covenant Woods, Cherrydale,

Cherrydale West, Christian Village, Cypress Tree, Davis Place, Dogwood Knoll, Fox Lair, Hanover Grove, Laurel Meadows, Legacy Park, Liberty Hall Hills, Meredith Farms and Summer Grove (includes elementary bus routes 6, 47, 50 partial, 313, 361 and 363).

4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Autumn Ridge, Barnette Oaks, battlefield Farms, Beaverdam Bluff, Beaverdam Creek Apartments, Beaverdam Park, Berry Pointe, Brookshire, Bruces Estates, Burnside Farms, Cherry Grove, Chickahominy Bluffs, Cold Cove, Cold Harbor Gardens, Cold Harbor Meadows, Ellerson Farms, Ellerson Station, Elwin Place, Haden Estates, Harbor Square, Harbor Hill Farms, Hunters Crossing, Hunters Woods, Mayfield Farms, Meadowbridge, Mill Trace, Mill Valley, Pond Way, Rose Hill Estates, Summer Walk, Tangle Oaks, Thompson/ Carneal, Timberlake Place, Walgrove Court and York Point (includes elementary bus routes 101, 139, 147, 162, 182, 239, 266, 290, 300 and 342).

5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 – Bell Creek, Bell Creek Estates, Cherry Grove, Chime Court, Coolwell, Green Oaks, Fullview Manor, Loralea, Meadowgate, Old Grove Glen, Ridgeview Estates,

Seven Springs, Shady Brook, Shady Grove Forrest, Sherwood Crossing and Spring Meadows (includes elementary bus routes 25, 119, 120, 243, 268, 273, 283, 291 and 307).

6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 – Highpoint Farms, Jackson Avenue Apartments, Mechanicsville Farms, Mechanicsville Heights, Milton Woods, Oakley, Signal Hill, Sledd Run, Virginia Manor, Windmill Way, Windsor and Windy Hills (includes elementary bus routes 44, 126, 224, 299, 315 and 319).

Estimated times for each day are posted above and there will be two (2) Santas splitting the routes, so be prepared. The streets/neighborhoods listed above are not necessarily in the order the company will follow each night.

Like last year, Hanover County is requesting that the department follow elementary school bus routes through the neighborhoods, as you will see noted, for each evening. It may be necessary for you to go to the nearest corner if the bus does not pass your house.

You should hear Santa and the fire truck coming and they will give a little notice, so pardon the noise. While performing these runs, they may, at any

time, have to leave for an emergency call, so understand that this schedule is subject to change without notice.

The tentative “make-up” date is from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Every effort will be made to get to any areas that were missed.

Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so they get to see all the good boys and girls, so understand their haste.

Station 7 has served the Mechanicsville community 24/7 since 1945.

HANOVER FIRE STATION 10 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 11 – Americamps, Lewistown Road, Kosmo Village, Telegraph Road, Colonial Estates and Lakeridge Apartments.

Dec. 12 – Charleston Ridge, Chickahominy Oaks, Madison Springs, Green Ridge, Hickory Ridge, Beechwood Farms and Summer Duck Farm.

Dec. 13 – Rain day/make-ups.

Dec. 16 – Honey Meadows, Ivy Banks, Taylor Farms and Honey Farms.

Dec. 17 – Cedar Lane, Cedar Lea see SANTA RUNS, pg. 6

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Park, Elmont Woods, Chickahominy Falls and Stony Run Estates.

Dec. 18 – Castlewood, Atlee Ridge, Kingswood Court and Totopotomoy.

Dec. 19 – Charter Creek Apartments, Kings Charter and Stephens Manor.

Dec. 20 – Rain day/make-ups.

For more information, call 804550-3473.

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From the managing editor

’Tis the season to bring back kindness

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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wasn’t always a nice person. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype, especially when you’re younger. With age and religion (the most important part), a sense of others’ feelings has become pronounced.

Reading posts on social media or watching people in traffic can be disheartening. What has happened to common courtesy? Behaviors are reminiscent of elementary school playground disagreements.

Admittedly, despite my age (yes, I am old enough to have membership in AARP), when it comes to the holiday season, especially Christmas, I am a kid at heart.

I love the sights, the sounds, and, most of

all, the reason we celebrate Christmas.

With two great-nephews in Midlothian, Christmas has become even more special by seeing the excitement through the eyes of a 7and a 3-year-old.

But, as usual, I digress. Kindness seems to have taken a back seat in society. I’m not going to get into politics and why this may be the case. Rather, I think it’s a matter of each of us taking the time for a little self-examination.

My father’s sudden death in 1992 was a real eye-opener for me. That’s when I knew I had to make some personal changes to become a better person. Those changes included the treatment of others. This is a lesson we are never too old to learn and make part of our daily routine.

Simple gestures can mean so much. Do

you acknowledge those who stop and let you into traffic? I tend to offer a backward wave of thanks. Do you thank the person who holds a door open for you when you enter a business?

Are you thinking about families who may not be as fortunate as Christmas approaches?

You still have time to support the Christmas Mother program. God bless the Doswell Ruritan Club for continuing this tradition.

For those of us who have never had to worry about a Christmas dinner or gifts under the tree, we can do more for those in need.

Be generous. Be thankful. Be kind. Let’s make Christmas 2019 memorable in many ways. Most of all, let’s take the time to make it about others.

As a new decade nears, kindness can be the word for 2020. Let’s live it.

Can one person really make that much of a difference?

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It all seems so overwhelming at times, and, in a society filled with challenges, the idea of one person making a difference appears, at best, remote.

And, at this time of the year, the needs of less fortunate people become more visible, and a joyous season reminds all of the plight of many of our fellow Americans.

Giving has become part of our holiday tradition, and many groups

highlight efforts to assist the underprivileged and provide cheer during a season that would otherwise be joyless.

The efforts come in all shapes and sizes, just like the people they serve.

There are coat and shoe drives, blanket collections, gifts for children donation programs and food collection, just to name a few.

For decades, Christmas Mother programs though out the region have provided countless smiles and hope for families who could not afford

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those extra gifts for their children, or that turkey in the oven.

Their efforts are in full speed mode as Christmas approaches, and giving to one of these programs means your help will stay in the community and help folks who are your neighbors.

These group efforts are a sure sign that goodness and compassion still are important to a society that sometimes moves too fast to notice the ones who are being left behind.

But, what about that one person and what difference can they can

make?

I have been fortunate to witness the efforts of one of these heroes who spends countless hours, money and effort helping less fortunate individuals.

He’s an old friend and colleague who now has dedicated his life to assisting homeless and underprivileged people in his neighborhood.

You can regularly catch him at the local McDonald’s purchasing breakfast and hot beverages for people residing see PERSON, pg. 7

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BLACK CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Schedule subject to change due to weather and/or calls 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 – Starts at Rockhill Road and Cold Harbor Road.

Rockhill Road to Confederate Hill Drive and back to Rockhill Road to White Oak Ridge and back to Rockhill Road to McClellan Road. McClellan Road to Papa Lane and back to McClellan Road to Black Creek Estates and back to McClellan Road to Peace Road. Peace Road to Quake Road to Dispatch Road to Fox Hunter Road.

Fox Hunter Road to Market Road and back to McClellan Road. McClellan Road to Peace Road and stops.

4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 – Starts at Crown Hill Road and Burnett Field Drive. Burnett Field Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Valley Oaks Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Madison Estates and back to Crown Hill Road to Tall Cedars Lane and back to Crown Hill Road to Cold Harbor Road, Cold Harbor Road to Boatswain Lane and back to Cold Harbor Road to Hanover Farms Subdivision. Hanover Subdivision and ends. (Note: Changes have been made to this route; if your street isn’t listed, come to the end of the road to see Santa.)

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Dec. 11 The Town of Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

Thursday, Dec. 12 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, Dec. 13 Beaverdam American Legion Post 90 will host a BINGO game at 7 p.m. at the Post Hall at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. Proceeds from the game will help fund the Legion youth programs, such as the U.S. Constitution Oratorical Contest, Boys State, Youth Law Enforcement program and other youth activities. Last year over $3,500 was awarded to students affiliated with Post 90. The U.S. Constitution Oratorical Contest allows students to develop their understanding of the Constitution and develop their speaking skills. The National winner will receive over $25,000 in

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on the street. He visits lines of people waiting for shelters to open and hands out clothing items or toiletries.

His efforts have become well-known to those who know him and his goodness. His efforts are pure and from the heart, and he seeks no attention of recognition for his efforts.

Knowing this man’s history, a long and frustrating struggle with drugs, I understand his insight and willingness to delve into a problem that, to most of us, seems overwhelming and unsolvable.

scholarship monies. The Post contest will take place in early January. Any student interested in the contest may contact Commander Kevin Glather at 540-446-8785. Everyone is invited to the BINGO game for a night of enjoyment and support of Post activities.

Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia will be holding a membership information night from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Public Library at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place.

Volunteers are needed to start up new troops. For more information, email Theresa Henderson, community engagement manager, at thenderson@comgirlscouts. org.

Saturday, Dec 14 Lydia Circle of Trinity Lutheran Church – Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Rd., is hosting its 10th Annual Homemade Cookie Sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade cookies plus other tasty holiday items for eating and gift-giving, including baked goods, jams/jellies, After dedicating his life to his faith, he was freed from his bonds of addiction and made a commitment to help those who need a hand-up. He knows first-hand that one act of kindness can transform a life, and it’s never too late to change a life for the better.

His work is not as glitzy as a mall Christmas tree or as visible as a bell ringer, but the rewards of his tenacity and dedication yield no less important results.

I write this story without naming this individual for several reasons. Primarily, it’s his message and work that are important, not his name. And,

candy, fudge, and Buckeyes, will be on sale. For more information, call Ellen at 804-7986937.

An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Western Hanover Emergency Action Team (W.H.E.A.T.). Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice only $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off U.S. 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-7986579.

Thursday, Dec. 19 The Town of Ashland Economic Development Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located secondly, I know he doesn’t seek publicity or public validation of his efforts.

His small network of friends contribute clothes and food to ensure the work reaches more and more people, and he continues to spend his hours before and after work, doing what he considers the Lord’s work, visiting with and contributing to his fellow humans with acts of kindness and generosity.

It’s a message that is especially poignant at this time of the year, but, as displayed by his efforts, is important 365 days a year.

So, that’s what one person can do.

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.

Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post

ax submissions to calendar to 730-0476, email to events@ mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Ashland-Hanover Local.

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 804-7464734.

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.

Thursdays The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland.

For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com.

Third Mondays The Hanover County Community Services Board 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 see CALENDAR, pg. 16

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Ashland celebrates holiday with ‘Light Up the Tracks!’

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – December is already filled with the spirit of the Christmas season as the Town of Ashland, thanks to the Downtown Ashland Association, launched a month of festivities on Saturday with

Light Up the Tracks! at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.

Maggie Longest, executive director, said, “Downtown Ashland Association was thrilled to kick off this year’s Light Up the Tracks! with a tree lighting and celebration on Saturday.”

The grounds of the Hanover Arts & Activities Center in Ashland were filled with folks enjoying the sounds of the Community Chorus on Saturday during Light Up the Tracks!

These parents take photos of their kids under a lit tree with a nearly full moon in the sky. Rudolph and Clarice pose with some attendees in the photo below.

“We have fantastic events planned all month long.

Whether it’s a family friendly outing or date night, we can’t wait to welcome you to our vintage Christmas village in downtown Ashland! she said.”

Light Up the Tracks! is presented every December

by Dominion Energy, with a mile-long light display.

The town, known as “The Center of the Universe,” puts out the welcome mat for residents and visitors to take part in three weeks of special events. If it’s a small town feeling you’re looking for, Ashland is the place to go.

Longest said Light Up the Tracks! is considered a signature event of the Downtown Ashland Association.

Hunter A. Applewhite, president of Dominion Energy’s Charitable Foundation, said, “It is a privilege to support this beloved holiday celebration.

“We love ringing in the holiday season with our neighbors in Ashland.”

As the month continues, events coming up include:

Saturday, Dec. 14

Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (4 to 6 p.m.): Free children’s photos with jolly old St. Nick and friends. Free and open to the public. Ashland Theatre, 205 England St.

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Above, Starr Tucker of Beaverdam takes a group selfie with 7-year-old Marley and Rudolph. At right, Ashland Mayor Steve Trivett addresses the crowd.

Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl (6 to10:30 p.m.): Drag out your Christmas pajamas and head into Downtown Ashland for the 3rd annual Jolly Jaunt.

Dress code: Your finest holiday sleepwear. Tickets ($20) go on sale at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 27) and must be purchased in advance.

21+ Only. Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Ave.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Vintage Carolers (5 to 7 p.m.): Join carolers as they

begin with a sing-along at Ashland Town Hall or catch them as they roam Downtown with scheduled stops at Henry Clay Inn and Red Vein Escape.

Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson St.

All month

Holiday Blockbusters at Ashland Theatre: Don’t miss the biggest movies of the season. Showing Frozen II (Nov. 27 through Dec. 12) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Dec. 20 through Jan. 16).

Ashland Theatre, 205 England St.

Gingerbread Trail Contest: Ten downtown businesses have created one-of-akind gingerbread houses for display during December.

Visit four of the ten and you’ll be entered to win a $100 Ashland Gift Certificate! Plus, vote for your favorite design.

Winning business takes home the Gingerbread Trophy. No purchase necessary. Multiple locations.

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one in the first phase of construction.

“I think there’s a misunderstanding that the plan requires all four entrances to be built, and it clearly doesn’t,” Maloney said.

The appeal was filed by Chickahominy Falls developer Roger Glover, and other neighborhoods filed similar claims that were dismissed because the residents were not close enough to the project to be considered or meeting the “aggrieved” requirements.

The Cedar Lea subdivision was one of those neighborhoods that filed an appeal that was denied because they didn’t satisfy statute requirements defining aggrieved parties.

“We were told we were not an aggrieved party,” said Cedar Lea Park resident Steve Busic.

“We were shocked because that was like saying your concerns don’t matter. We have 300 families in Cedar Lea that think otherwise.”

The site was rezoned in 2015 under a board-approved initiative called the Strategic Zoning Initiative, an economic development effort that allows landowners to market large tracts for industrial development, in turn, providing more available commercial property in the county’s inventory.

But some members of the coalition claim that program “fast-tracked” the approval process and resulted in major decisions being reached at administrative levels without public input.

Chickahominy Falls resident Bob Mahone said the increase in truck traffic would create a nightmare for neighboring residences.

“I moved here from Henrico County and downsized to come to a rural, quiet place. I love the farm atmosphere that the community is developed around, and, then, to find out two weeks ago that we’ve got this big baby sitting there looking at us,” he added.

Some coalition members said they did not object to the Industrial Park, but were upset at the lack of public input regarding the planning process. “We are really not opposed to the project; we are opposed to the entrance,” Mahone said. “Dumping the trucks right onto Cedar Lane in front of us is something we can’t live with.”

Some Cedar Lane Coalition members suspected opting for the Cedar Lane entrance was a cost-cutting measure. An entrance on Route 1 would be more expensive and could possibly involve a signal light and expanded turn lanes.

Maloney said his department concluded the Cedar Lane entrance provided a safer traffic situation compared to a Route 1 entrance.

“Staff’s position is that it is going to be safer for trucks to enter the property by exiting Route 1 at a signalized intersection rather than just a commercial driveway off Route 1 that has no signal, which means trucks turning in and out crossing two lanes or traffic, again with no signal,” Maloney said. “We think that having trucks enter the property on Cedar Lane through a signalcontrolled intersection and then enter right into the property is going to be a lot safer.”

A major improvement project at the Cedar LaneRoute 1 intersection was completed earlier this year.

Even with the improved intersection, another Chickahominy Falls resident said further study is needed regarding traffic increases and other possible impacts of the project.

“There are other impacts they could have as well — noise and environmental impact.

There’s also a lot of concern that that volume of diesel trucks could begin shaking the ground and messing with foundations and everything else; so, to just rubber-stamp this thing through on Wednesday seems like a real premature move,”

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Members of the Cedar Lane Coalition study the latest plans for an Industrial Park located adjacent to Chickahominy Falls off Cedar Lane. Members include, from left, Jeff Hulewicz, Debi Hulewicz, Jay Unger, Bob Mahone, Kent Fricks and Rick Albee.

Rick Albee said.

Crews began clearing land at the site late last week and are beginning work on a construction entrance off Cedar Lane.

Maloney said Scannell has every right to begin construction since all documentation is in place, but admitted board action could alter that status.

Glover said attempts to explore options with the developer did not yield results, including the purchase of land to provide an alternate entrance.

A number of supervisors have visited the site and met with concerned residents, according to coalition members.

Henry District supervisor Sean Davis said he has some questions regarding the method in which the property was zoned. “I had some concerns when we started the Strategic Zoning initiative and possible unintended consequences, and, lo and behold, here we are,” Davis said. He said the Route 1 entrance seems like a better option. “You can’t have that many trucks going up and coming in on Cedar Lane. I stand with these folks.”

Davis said he still is in favor of the Industrial Park at the site with some adjustments.

In addition to a number of supervisors, Glover also met with Scannell Properties in an

attempt to resolve the differences, but the developer determined that no changes to the plan were necessary, according to Glover.

“Their representative did call me back and said ‘This is the direction our company is going. We’ll consider some of these things in the future but we’re not changing anything right now and we are mov-

ing forward as fast as we can’,” Glover said.

Maloney also said future entrances are a possibility as other sites on the project are developed.

Glover contends the submitted and VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) approved Traffic Study was flawed in that it did not consider

the impacts of the entire project, but only one of several tracts included in the Park project.

“Clearly, the TIA is supposed to consider the whole project,” Glover said. He is hoping for positive results when the board meets today, voicing a hope that the panel will listen to the residents and reconsider the site plan.

“We’re hoping that the board sees the situation here and understands the staff misinterpreted the proffers (relating to traffic study) ... and that Scannell must resubmit a plan with a TIA that is consistent with the proffers,” Glover said.

He said if there are questions, a deferral might be in order, citing that two members on the board are attending their final meeting, including Wayne Hazzard whose district includes the project site, and one other member has announced her absence from today’s meeting.

“Let’s slow down and take a deep breath and make sure what we are doing this right,” Glover said.

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Patriots go for win, fall in state semifinal

By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch NORFOLK — When the final play had ended, with Patrick Henry’s Jordan Allen getting slammed on his back at the 5-yard line, the Lake Taylor players streamed toward their sideline in celebration, leaving the Patrick Henry boys frozen at the site of the play, slowly processing what had just happened. One sat motionless on the goal line. Another squatted with his head facing the earth.

And Allen remained seated on the ground until he was offered a hand by a teammate and pried off the grass.

Patrick Henry had orchestrated a dramatic comeback, scoring two touchdowns in the final 4:26 of the game and cutting Lake Taylor’s lead to 1 point. It scored a touchdown with 5 seconds left and opted to go for 2 and the win. But the attempt failed, leaving Lake Taylor a 36-35 victory in the Virginia High School League Class 4 state semifinals on Saturday.

Lake Taylor (12-2) advanced to the state championship game against Tuscarora, while Patrick Henry (10-4) was forced to settle for its best season since 2001.

The Patrick Henry players took a knee moments later, formed a semicircle around their first-year coach, Ken Wakefield, and looked upward

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Patrick Henry quarterback Alex Sikkar breaks through the Lake Taylor line for a 48-yard touchdown run in the Patriots Class 4 state semifinal at Lake Taylor Saturday. The Patriots lost 36-35 when a last-second 2-point conversion attempt fell short.

to him. He had nothing but words of encouragement to offer as solace.

“We came up short,” he told them. “It happens like that sometimes.”

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tion. They improved on their 3-6 season in 2018 by seven wins. Senior quarterback Alex Sikkar became the team’s heartbeat, rushing for 160 yards and three touchdowns Saturday and throwing for 74 yards and another touchdown. He also

caught a pass and intercepted one.

The underclassmen are in position to inherit a team on the rise. Sophomore Jordan Allen entered the game at quarterback in the final drive, splitting Sikkar out to receiver. It

was an off-the-wall strategy that worked last week against Dinwiddie, and Wakefield decided to use it again.

An Antonio Ford interception had given Patrick Henry the ball at its 47-yard line with 2:16 to play. But the Patriots

faced fourth-and-19 with 44 seconds left. Allen completed a 21-yard pass to Sikkar, putting them at the 5-yard line. Allen ran for 3 yards then spiked the ball on the next play with 9 seconds to go. With 5 seconds left in the game, he scored a 2-yard touchdown, reaching the ball over the goal line.

Wakefield opted to go for 2. Allen ran again, looking for a hole between his right guard and tackle, but was pinned by Lake Taylor’s Malik Newton and Camauri Hunter, who seized him at the 2-yard line and pushed him back to the 5.

“I had to blow him up,” Newton said. “I just hit him…It was crazy, but I’m glad we came out on top.”

Ultimately, Patrick Henry couldn’t overcome its mistakes. It fumbled three times in the third quarter, including a 24-yard loss on a fumbled snap that Lake Taylor recovered at the 1-yard line and scored on one play later. And it committed costly penalties in the fourth that allowed Lake Taylor to drive 80 yards and take a two-touchdown lead.

The Patriots found most of their success in their heavy formation, which includes two tight ends and two fullbacks.

Often, they’d dispatch a mass of blockers in one direction, and Sikkar would follow them. It see PATRIOTS, pg. 11

Patrick Henry girls win ugly against Goochland

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – It wasn’t pretty, but they’ll take it.

The box score doesn’t come close to telling the full story of Patrick Henry girls basketball’s 57-47 victory over Goochland last Tuesday night at home to open the 2019-2020 season.

The Patriots erased a two-point deficit early in the second period, led by 11 at the half, 10 after three, and kept that margin in victory. Eventually.

But inconsistency on offense and ball handling, and turnovers were issues for the Patriots, as they worked through a myriad of Bulldog defensive schemes trying to find a way to their offensive rhythm. In the end, Logan Nuckols, sophomore point guard and floor general, took matters into her own hands.

Nuckols, who worked all night trying to find open shots, but held to nine points until the game’s final minutes, found seams to send her towards the basket in order to draw fouls and seal the game at the free throw line. Nuckols finished with 19 points, seven of which

Rob Witham for The Local

Patrick Henry guard Logan Nuckols (left) fights for possession with Goochland’s Gabby Ragone in the second half of the Patriots’ 57-47 win over the Bulldogs on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Nuckols scored 10 of her 19 points in the final three minutes.

came at the charity stripe in the final three minutes. Her only 3-point basket of the contest came in the final period as well.

“Credit to them, they did a nice job,” Patrick Henry head coach Phillip Cobb said about Goochland’s defensive effort.

“We made a point to try to get [Nuckols] the ball closer to the

basket.”

Nuckols shared game-high honors with Ava Smith, who scored eight of her 19 points in a first period that saw Goochland come out with more emotion, not scared to face the defending Region 4B regular-season champions. But Nuckols’ best offensive stretch of the game,

a second period that saw her hit four two-pointers from the floor, helped Patrick Henry build a 31-20 lead by halftime.

Things seemed in control through the third, but early in the fourth, Goochland’s Lilly Yutzey hit back-to-back buckets to get the Bulldogs within seven at 39-32 with 6:55 left.

Goochland head coach James Harris, seeing his team down once by 16 points, implored his team from there.

“Usually, when we’re down like that, I just tell them don’t worry about the score,” Goochland head coach James Harris said. “Let’s just get it to 10. When you get to 10, you

have a chance.”

The Bulldogs hung around, but couldn’t stop Nuckols in the crucial final minutes, and the Patriots walked away with a victory Cobb described as “not pretty.” Importantly, however, as the Patriots await the return of post presence Jessica Osuanah from injury, there were critical contributions from several players not named Nuckols or Smith.

T’Niyah Baylor scored seven points, six in the first half to help build the Patriot margin. Jamie Hughes and Sydney Miceli each had five points, Hughes providing quality work on the glass with seven rebounds, and Miceli proving to be enough of a force in the forecourt to keep the Bulldogs honest defensively.

“We’ll take the win, but it wasn’t our best basketball, and it’s a great indicator that we have a lot of work to do,” Cobb opined. “We can talk all night about missing a 6’3” post player (Osuanah) but that’s not going to change, and we’ve got to figure out how to step up and get around that.”

Smith’s work was critical, see UGLY, pg. 12

R-MC women struggle at start of season PATRIOTS

LT — Speight 43 pass from Foster (Washington-Jacobs run) Continued from pg. 10 LT — Washington-Jacobs 14 run (kick failed) her injury during a game in Las loss to the Eagles. run at a big season.

By Rob Witham LT — Foster 1 run (Newton run) “We’re really inconsistent, Vegas one year ago robbed her was a 3-yards-and-a-cloud-of- PH — Sikkar 38 run (Dorsey kick) Now, heading into their for Ashland-Hanover Local exams and holiday break, the and I have no excuses for that of much of her junior season. dust offense. Until Sikkar would LT — Royster 14 run (Foster kick) PH — Williams 41 pass from Sikkar It was up to the Yellow find a hole, slip through it and (Dorsey kick) ASHLAND – It’s the feel- Yellow Jackets are 2-6, when whatsoever,” Randolph-Macon ing you get when you know they easily have been 5-3. Their head coach Carroll LaHaye said Jackets to find other ways to break a long touchdown. Then PH — Allen 2 run (run failed)

you have all the pieces of the puzzle, but, for some reason, you simply aren’t able to place them together.

With an All-American coming off a devastating knee injury, Randolph-Macon women’s basketball was ready to use the experience gained by others last season, along with newcomer contributions, to again make a

last three defeats have been by a combined 14 points, including a buzzer beater and heartbreak in overtime.

Thursday night at Crenshaw Gymnasium against non-conference rival Mary Washington, however, it was a simple matter of frigid shooting, the Yellow Jackets making just 14-of-58 shots from the floor in a 55-50

when asked about her team’s offensive rhythm and chemistry. “We had less consistency, less flow tonight.”

It didn’t help when Kelly Williams picks up two fouls within the game’s first four minutes. Williams continues to search for the game she knows she has within, the game that led her to national acclaim before

keep Mary Washington within sight, and they did by attacking the basket and getting to the free throw line. Eight of the Yellow Jackets’ 12 points in the second period came from the charity stripe as each cut whittled away at the Eagles’ lead, heading to the locker room see STRUGGLE, pg. 12

it was 48-yards-and-a-wideRUSHING open-field.

PH: Newell 2-5, Sikkar 28-160, Eric Kolenich can be reached Allen 8-34, Toliver 5-20. LT: Newton at ekolenich@timesdispatch. 21-128, Foster 9-9, WashingtonJacobs 13-116, Royster 1-14. com.

Patrick Henry 0 15 0 20 — 35 Lake Taylor 7 8 14 7 — 36 LT — Washington-Jacobs 8 run (Foster kick) PH — Sikkar 10 run (Sikkar run) PH — Sikkar 48 run (Dorsey kick)

PASSING PH: Sikkar 4-5-0-74, Allen 1-40-21. LT: Foster 8-14-2-119.

RECEIVING PH: Newell 1-2, Sikkar 1-21, Mines 1-41, Berry 2-31. LT: Newton 1-16, Royster 4-21, Speight 3-82.

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Randolph-Macon men off to strong start

By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local ASHLAND – The early returns from the 2019-20 men’s basketball season at RandolphMacon are very promising.

Losing four impactful seniors from a team that reached the round of 16 in last season’s NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament, Randolph-Macon has collected a few new pieces, and floored the accelerator.

Known for defense and the long-range jumper, the Yellow Jackets turned the tables on Bridgewater Wednesday night, dominating the paint, scoring 70 points inside in a 97-55 blowout over the Eagles to improve to 3-0 in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, 8-0 overall. Randolph-Macon is ranked ninth in the latest D3Hoops. com Top 25.

“We’ll never see that again,” Yellow Jackets head coach Josh Merkel wryly noted, surprised at the statistic revealing the 70 points scored down low. “I was proud that we played two halves. There’s been a couple of games where we’ve played a good first half but not necessarily extending it into the second half.”

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down just 23-19.

Williams would play the entire second half, and the Yellow Jackets’ best stretch of offense would come early in the third period as they took a 28-27 lead with 5:02 left in the quarter on a Williams put-back, capping a 6-0 Yellow Jacket run.

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That wasn’t an issue against the Eagles. Buzz Anthony, who finished with 17 points, attacked the rim for two early buckets to start the onslaught.

Freshmen Miles Mallory and Josh Talbert added to the effort, Talbert strong to the glass for a basket to give RandolphMacon a 16-7 lead less than seven minutes into the game.

Moments later, Talbert attacked, then kicked out to Ian Robertson for a 3-pointer. It was 25-12 Yellow Jackets at 9:47 left in the first half when the Eagles called timeout to catch their breath.

On the other end, Randolph-Macon cleaned up on the glass, grabbing 17 of the game’s first 24 rebounds. A 12-0 run out of the Bridgewater timeout put the lead at 25 at 37-12, and the Eagles never threatened again.

The Yellow Jackets shot 58 percent (21-of-36) from the floor in the first half, then, much to Merkel’s satisfaction, shot 70 percent (21-of-30) in the second stanza. Talbert made all nine of his field goal attempts, leading RandolphMacon with 22 points. David Funderburg, who made 7-of-8 shots in 17 minutes of play, added 16 points while Mallory

occasions in this contest, stringing several together to finish the third on a 14-4 run to take a 41-32 lead. Becca Arrington, who scored 11 points, hit a key 3-pointer with 6:13 left to finish a 7-0 Randolph-Macon run, cutting the deficit to 2 points.

It stayed close until late when, after the Yellow Jackets failed to take the lead with possession down 48-47, the Eagles knocked down a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired to up their margin to 4 with 1:06 to go. It was Mary Washington’s

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Randolph-Macon’s David Funderburg (24) works his way to the rim during the Yellow Jackets’ 97-55 win over Bridgewater Wednesday night in Ashland. Funderburg went 7-of-8 from the field as part of a 16-point effort for the ninth-ranked Yellow Jackets.

had 14 and Robertson nine.

Was it a perfect game? No. The Yellow Jackets made just 7-of-15 shots from the free throw line. In this contest, it

made no difference. Down the line, it will. And for a coach in December, there are always things to improve upon.

“They scored some in

transition early against us. We didn’t do a great job with some of our [defense] early in the second half,” Merkel noted.

“We’ll fix it.”

first points in more than two and a half minutes.

The frustration continued Saturday in Newport News as Randolph-Macon came back in the second half to force overtime with Christopher Newport before falling 95-87. Williams scored 16 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, while Arrington and Michal Ross, inserted into the starting lineup for this game, each scored 18 to lead the Yellow Jackets.

Arrington fouled out before overtime, and Christopher

Newport’s Natalie Terwilliger hit a pair of 3-pointers late in the extra session to seal the victory.

The Yellow Jackets will have a long time to think about these disappointments, as they won’t return to action until Thursday Jan. 2 when Old Dominion Athletic Conference rival Lynchburg comes to Crenshaw Gymnasium. Until then, the players will work to find the rhythm, the flow, that will finally put the pieces of the puzzle correctly together.

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ending the night with doubledouble adding 11 rebounds to her 19 points.

Smith put in a tremendous effort Saturday for Patrick Henry, pouring in 25 points as the Patriots defeated Meadowbrook 53-35 at the Edgar Rawlings Memorial Classic at Monacan High School. Nuckols added 18 points in the victory, and Hughes again

The defense shone again early Saturday at Crenshaw Gymnasium in a Top 25 battle with No. 18 Christopher Newport, holding the Captains to just 23 first-half points en route to a 79-62 victory to move the Yellow Jackets to 9-0.

Mallory recorded the second double-double of his young career in the victory with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

The Yellow Jackets shot well from the floor again at 52.5 percent, and took care of the ball with 15 assists to just seven turnovers, forcing 18 Christopher Newport miscues.

Thus, after seven wins in gymnasiums other than Crenshaw, the Yellow Jackets enjoyed two home victories before a three-week layoff for exams and the holiday break.

Randolph-Macon doesn’t return to action until December 29 when they face Lebanon Valley in the first round of the Coaches Classic at home at 4 p.m.

Merkel, who won his 150th career game as a coach with Saturday’s triumph, will navigate the stretch in hopes his team will pick up right where they left off.

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

worked the boards, grabbing 12 rebounds.

The win at Meadowbrook quickly erased memories of a disappointing showing Friday night at Louisa, falling 51-38 to a team the Patriots could see again come tournament time in February. First, they’ll see them this Monday night in Ashland, the second of two home games for Patrick Henry, as their oldest rival, Lee-Davis, comes calling on Friday.

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

2018 Christmas Mother honored

HCSO SHIELD Award Photo submitted by Sgt. Steve DiLoreto

Col. David R. Hines, sheriff of Hanover County; Lt. Col, Davidson, Lt. Terry Sullivan and Investigator Robbie Hess recently were honored at the Global SHIELD Conference in Baltimore for their work in supporting the Global SHIELD initiative and their work in designing and implementing the first inaugural international conference which set the template for this international initiative.

SHIELD is a global effort to keep our communities informed of those significant events occurring around our country and the world that might impact our community. Any citizen can partner with their Sheriff’s Office and be connected with the SHIELD initiative. Partners receive alerts, newsletters and updated information on resources for our community. Citizens can email shield@hanovercounty.gov for more information.

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three times a month.

In 2015, Turner’s two passions required a decision. Realizing the time required to participate and compete on the Richmond Kickers Elite Travel Soccer Team, the energetic teenager decided to pursue his true love, fishing.

“It was a tough decision to quit playing travel soccer, but I wanted to further pursue my passion for fishing,” Turner said last week. “Doing this allowed me to put a lot more time and effort into fishing and has made me a much better angler.”

It was the right choice.

“I knew I made the right decision when I started being able to compete with highly-skilled anglers and I am one of the youngest kids operating a boat and fishing tournaments,” Turner said regarding the decision.

He began fishing for largemouth bass at Lake Anna, often accompanied by his good buddy and fishing friend John Doyle.

What began as a once or twice a month outing increased and Turner began taking part in Lake Anna fish-

ing tournaments in 2016, becoming one of the youngest competitors on the lake.

But, the passion for catching fish began much earlier in this life. “I got into fishing when I was 11 years old.

The thing that got me hooked was when my friend Dalton came over to my house and we were fishing my pond. He was slaying the bass with a Zoom swimming fluke and I told him to give me one,” he said.

The initial cast did not yield results, but fired an interest that intensified quickly.

“I threw it out there and a 5-pounder grabbed it, jumped up in the air, and shook his head, and spit the bait.

Ever since that moment, I have been hooked and have almost devoted my life to fishing.”

Hart’s willingness to spend the time necessary to become a champion angler could signal good things to come in his angling career.

“I try to get out fishing as much as possible. During the school year I fish out of my boat virtually every weekend and try to fish as much of a variety of places I can,” he said.

When school ends, he ticks up the

intensity.

“During the summers I spend a majority of my time fishing the Chickahominy River because we have a house on it,” Hart said. “At age 16, my dad is now allowing me to stay overnight by myself and fish alone for a few days at a time.”

The results have been impressive. Turner recently placed first in the 70-boat Anna Point Marina Angler Appreciation Tournament, and also garnered a first place finish in a Sturgeon Creek Elite Series Tournament.

Hart has caught six certified citation bass (8 pounds or 22 inches long) from his bass boat named White Lightning that he learned to operate at age 12.

Since 2017, Hart has been fishing in the B.A.S.S. Nation of Virginia as a member of the Hanover County High School Team, a group that captured a top five finish in the 2019 High School Final State championship that included the 30 best high school boats in Virginia.

Hart said he’s geographically positioned to gain experience in several different genres of bass fishing.

Photo submitted by Rose Taylor

The Doswell Ruritan Club recently honored Carolyn Swingle for her work with the Hanover Christmas Mother Program for the year 2018. A plaque was presented to her

by Franklin Jones at its Annual Family Celebration.

“The one advantage about bass fishing in Virginia is the numerous different types of fisheries, whether that’s tidal fisheries such as the James River and the Potomac River. Tidal fisheries are much different than most because you have to take into account tides and be able to fish current,” he said.

Fishing in those rivers is different from a session in Lake Anna. “You have lakes such as Lake Anna and Smith Mountain Lake. You also have Buggs Island, which is a stormwater lake where the water rises and drops frequently. The reason this is an advantage is it teaches me to become a versatile angler and to be able to catch fish in many different water conditions,” Hart said.

Although Turner deferred on the travel soccer opportunity, he continued his prowess on the field on the Patrick Henry Varsity squad where he was named Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore. He’ll return to pitch this spring for his junior year on the PHS squad.

Hart is hoping his future involves professional fishing, but the honor roll student has a back-up plan.

“My goal for fishing is to be able to pursue it full-time,” Hart said.

“My dream is to fish the FLW or the Bassmaster Elite Series. I want to compete with the best of the best and establish myself in the fishing industry.

My dream is to win the Bassmaster Classic -- and I know if I complete in this I made it.”

And if the fishing doesn’t work out: “My favorite subject in school is math.

I have always been talented in math and would like to become an engineer as a back-up plan.”

Whether it’s soccer, fishing or academics, Hart plans to be in the mix.

“I love playing sports because of the competition that’s why I fell in love with bass fishing. I also love to hunt because it’s so peaceful being out in nature.”

There’s no doubt Hart is making a name for himself in the bass fishing world, but the future pro angling hopeful is quick to thank the people who made his journey possible, including his number one fan.

“I am thankful for my parents supporting my passion and doing whatever it takes to make sure I have the tools to succeed.”

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Bon Secours hospitals get an ‘A’ in patient safety Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center of Richmond were both awarded an “A” from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

The designation recognizes the hospitals’ efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers. The Safety Grade assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.

“To be recognized nationally as an ‘A’ hospital is an accomplishment the whole community should take pride in,” said Leah Binder,

president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“Hospitals that earn an ‘A’ grade are making it a priority to protect patients from preventable medical harm and error. We congratulate hospital leaders, board members, staff, volunteers and clinicians who work so hard to earn this A.” Developed under the guidance of a national Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year. The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public.

St. Mary’s Hospital of Richmond and Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center were awarded an “A” grade, when Leapfrog announced grades for the fall 2019 update.

To see the hospital’s full grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook.

Studley Farm joins membership of American Angus Association

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -Studley Farm in Mechanicsville is a new member of the American Angus Association®, according to Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

The American Angus Association, with more than

25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world.

Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus.

The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members.

The programs and services of the Association and its entities — Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Productions Inc., Certified Angus Beef LLC and the Angus Foundation — help members to advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

Peterson named to VACo executive panel Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – W. Canova Peterson, chairman of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, has been chosen to represent Region 3 on the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) 20192020 Board of Directors.

In addition to the VACo Executive Committee and past presidents, the Board of Directors consists of 24 supervisors representing 13 regions of

the state, and a NACo Delegate. The terms are on a two-year cycle and the number of directors, per region, is based on the population.

The membership of VACo elected Nottoway County chairman Stephen W. Bowen as 2019-2020 president during the organization’s 85th Annual Conference in Bath County.

Bowen and other newly elected officers started their terms at VACo’s Annual Business Meeting on Nov. 12.

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General RV Center offers 500 RVs, 40 service bays, and a large retail parts store. The store is located at 12500 Harley Club Drive in Ashland.

General RV opens new RV Supercenter in Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, General RV Center, has opened its newest Supercenter in Ashland.

General RV Ashland is a full-service dealership for RV owners and those looking for their new RV. The facility features 500 RVs for sale, 40 service bays, and a large retail store with a wide selection of RV parts and camping accessories.

Located at 12500 Harley Club Drive, the Supercenter was built on property adjacent to General RV’s former dealership. The company had served the Richmond area from this location, off Interstate 95, since mid-2017.

Due to growing demand, General RV decided to expand so it could better serve customers.

“We are very proud to unveil our new Ashland Supercenter. It is the largest RV dealership in the midAtlantic area and the first of its kind on the east coast,” said Loren Baidas, president of General RV Center. “This

premier facility will allow us to provide an industry-leading purchase, delivery, and ownership experience.”

Although General RV has only operated in Virginia for two years, it has already become a destination for RV shoppers. The dealership is currently ranked as the #1 motorhome dealer for new motorhomes registered in Virginia according to Statistical Surveys.

“With the new space, we can have a greater selection of motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels,” said General Manager Ed McNamara.

“Customers appreciate our large selection of brands and floorplans but it’s our people that make the difference.

Much of our business comes from customers who had a great experience and referred their friends.”

In addition to its competitive pricing and network of stores nationwide, General RV is proud of its tradition of helping customers make memories that will last a lifetime. The company was founded by Abe Baidas in 1962 after he traveled West and discovered his passion for

RVing.

“Not only are we passionate about the RV lifestyle, we are passionate about taking care of our customers.

That’s why we built this new Supercenter to better serve them,” said Bo Hurst, sales manager. “Whether they’re going camping in a pop up or a motorhome, we’ll be here with everything they need – from sales and financing to service and parts.”

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County recognized by Family Lifeline Rabies vaccination clinic Saturday HANOVER -- Family Lifeline has presented Hanover County with its Woodson Champion for Families Award, recognizing a partnership that that provides early childhood home visiting services to pregnant women and families with a child up to 5 years of age.

Hanover’s evidence-based home visiting program, Hanover Parents as Teachers, served 24 families and 24 children during the past fiscal year. A joint effort between Family Lifeline and the local government, the program is now in its fifth year.

Family Lifeline gives the Woodson Champion for Families Award to recognize outstanding service to the community, society, and humanity.

Award recipients this year were Mary Munford and the Hanover County government, represented at the ceremony by Canova Peterson, chairman of the board of supervisors; Deputy County Administrator Jim Taylor and Department of Community Resources Administrator Lisa Adkins.

Amy Strite, president and CEO of Family Lifeline, said Hanover County is unique in its support of childhood home visiting.

A free and voluntary program, participants in Hanover Parents as Teachers receive case management and home visitation services as well as mental health evaluation and treatment.

Taylor noted that 76% of the families served were living below the federal poverty level, and more than half experienced food insecurity.

“Because of this great partnership, we are making a difference in our community, helping children come to school ready to learn and helping to mitigate some of the impact of living in poverty,” Taylor said.

“This unique relationship is really a great example of a public private partnership, maximizing our resources in the most cost effective and beneficial manner,” Peterson said. “It’s true that parents are the first and best teachers for their children. Sometimes they need a little support. It’s also true that we are planting shade trees that we will never sit under. This program represents a great investment in our future.”

The board of supervisors approved the program in 2015.

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

HANOVER -- Hanover Animal Control makes it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding rabies vaccination clinics in the fall and winter. The next clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Hanover County Administration Building.

The Administration Building is located at 7516 County Complex Road at Hanover Courthouse. Dr. Olga Van Beek is the vet.

The veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your vehicle; do not bring pets into the building. You will complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle. Drive to the area designated for vaccination. You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done.

Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated. No wolf hybrids or animals other than domestic dogs or cats will be vaccinated.

The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies

vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year. Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination.

For more information about rabies or the upcoming rabies vaccination clinics in Hanover County, call Animal Control at 804-365-6485.

All dogs and cats (including so-called “barn cats”) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at 4 months of age. For dogs, you also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination.

Hanover Animal Control makes it easy for people to get their pets vaccinated by holding rabies vaccination clinics in the fall and winter. The cost is $8 per dog or cat.

The final rabies vaccination clinic of this season will be held on Feb. 1 at the East Hanover Rescue Squad.

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

Holiday assistance opportunities listed HANOVER -- Are you looking for ways you can make the holidays brighter for others? The Hanover County Department of Community Resources has a list of organizations seeking holiday assistance for those they serve.

The “Making Holidays Bright” holiday wish list provides individuals, businesses and community groups with opportunities and contact information of local agencies that are in need of community support in service to others during the Holiday season.

The document is available online at www.

HanoverVolunteers.org.

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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 804-

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The list includes ways in which you can: Make a monetary donation.

Share your time.

Collect or contribute items in need.

Be a friend for the holidays.

Create an item or a gift.

The list also includes information on the Hanover Christmas Mother.

For more information, call the Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300 or email volunteer@hanovercounty.gov Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

675-4230.

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

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Julia Parker named to 2019 Lyric Choir

The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 Contributed Report p.m. on the second Tuesday news@mechlocal.com of each month (except for GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Bob the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland Jones University recently named Julia Parker off of U.S. 54. Barbara Boor is of Ashland to the 2019 Lyric Choir, BJU's allthe president. Doors are open women music ensemble.

Parker is a freshman majoring in Nursing. to anyone who would like to Auditions are held at the beginning of each attend.

semester and are open to both music and nonmusic majors.

The Lyric Choir gives two major performances each year.

This academic year, the group will perform a concert today (Wednesday, Dec. 11) and a spring concert, which is scheduled to be held n April 30.