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Voter registrar clarifies absentee applications being distributed Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Hanover County’s Director of Elections/ General Registrar Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson is clarifying absentee applications being distributed by persons not affiliated with her office. In addressing Hanover County voters, she said, “You may have or will be getting an absentee SMITHSON application from both political parties as well as non-profits such as the
Council approves Stormwater Citizens sound off on school name changes Quality Fee ordinance fees Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Stormwater quality is important for the health of Virginia’s streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake Bay. For many years, the state has required stormwater management to be implemented when constructing new commercial and large residential development projects. Stormwater management has not been required for residential construction projects that are not part of a larger development. However, with increasing density and increasing requirements to improve stormwater runoff, the Town of Ashland incorporated an ordinance change that will begin requiring stormwater management for all new construction that results in increased impervious area. As an alternative to implementing stormwater management devices or facilities, the builder or homeowner may pay a fee to the Town of Ashland. All fees collected by the town will help pay for larger stormwater management projects
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New Atlee Library Jim Ridolphi for The Hanover Local
Ribbon-cutting ceremonies were held Saturday morning at the new location of the Atlee Branch Library, which is part of the Pamunkey Regional Library. Grand Opening was at 9:30 a.m. followed by exploring the facility, taking a staff-guided tour, or enjoying digital storytimes. Gift bags for adults and teens and take-n-make kits for children were available while supplies lasted . The new Atlee Branch Library, designed by Quinn Evans and constructed by Loughridge Construction, is 20,000 square feet and offers everything the library had before, as well as additional study spaces, a digital media lab, large conference and meeting spaces, and creative gathering spaces. County officials joined in the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
that will compensate for the new construction plus mitigate older developed areas that were built before stormwater management was a consideration. All subdivisions, even small subdivisions of five lots or less, have been required to construct stormwater management facilities and establish homeowners’ associations to maintain these facilities as long as they exist. This ordinance change provides developers of small subdivisions of 5 or less lots with the option to make a one-time payment to the Town instead of construct and maintain stormwater management facilities. At the Aug. 4 meeting, members of Ashland Town Council passed new two ordinances to support the town’s continuing efforts to improve stormwater quality. Effective Sept. 1, the town is requiring stormwater management facilities or stormwater fee payments for new construction on residential lots that are not part of a larger subdivision or plan of development, including see STORMWATER, pg. 2
By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local
HANOVER -- A number of citizens expressed their displeasure with a recent decision by the Hanover County School Board changing the names of two county schools named for Confederate leaders at last week’s regularly scheduled Hanover County Board of
Supervisors meeting. Last month, school board members voted to retire and change the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. A committee comprised of students, administrators, teachers, parents and at-large community members appointsee NAME, pg. 5
More CARES money on the way By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved a budget amendment last week that adds more than $9 million to the current budget for COVID-related expenses. The allotment is the second installment of funds provided
by the federal CARES Act to assist localities as they recover from financial impacts caused by the pandemic. “At the end of July, the Commonwealth’s Secretary of Finance notified the county that the state would be releasing the second round of federal Coronavirus relief funds,” see CARES, pg. 8
Hanover County announces Ashland Train Day 2020 canceled due to COVID-19 ‘Spirit of Volunteerism’ week Downtown Ashland Association looks ahead to Ashland Train Day 2021 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – As the nation continues to battle the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Town of Ashland recently announced that the deadly illness has forced organizers to cancel Ashland Train Day. Director Maggie Beal Longest said the Downtown Ashland Association “sadly reports that Ashland Train Day 2020 is canceled. This was a difficult decision for the Board of Directors, but one we feel is a necessary precaution in the face of COVID-19.” The change in plans has not dampened the excitement of the board, as well as town residents and train enthusiasts from all directions. “We look forward to hosting a stellar Ashland Train
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single-family homes, additions and accessory buildings, etc. Also, stormwater fees may be paid, instead of building stormwater facilities, for subdivisions of 5 lots or less and disturbing less than 1 acre. The ordinances in their entirety are:
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What would Train Day be without a train? CSX rolled through the town during the 2019 Ashland Train Day as the town celebrated the annual event. This year’s Train Day has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Day event on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021,” Longest said. She also encouraged train fans to “Mark your calendar!” “Meanwhile, we will be publishing virtual highlights from Downtown Ashland for rail fans of all ages. Please stay tuned to our website, ashlandviginia.com, and social
family homes (not part of a larger subdivision or plan of development), • Constructing accessory buildings or facilities, or • Subdividing 5 lots or less, and disturbing less than 1 acre of land shall pay a fee for the administration and implementation of requirements pertaining to stormwater management regulations. 2. Fees collected under this section shall be exclusively dedicated to fund water quality projects to enable the Town to meet requirements established
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media channels (Facebook and Instagram) for updates.” Speaking on behalf of the board, Longest said, “Thank you to our Ashland community for making the past 17 years of Ashland Train Day so much fun. We look forward to our 18th event in 2021!”
in the Virginia MS4 Program, including the requirements of Chesapeake Bay TMDL, and related state and federal environmental requirements. 3. As an alternative to paying the fee, a property owner may choose to construct a stormwater management facility on site in accordance with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's requirements, enter into a long-term maintenance agreement for the stormwater management facilities and post a performance bond.
HANOVER -- Hanover County will be celebrating its annual volunteerism event as a virtual recognition week … Hanover’s Spirit of Volunteerism (SOV) Week. The Department of Community Resources will host a week of daily nominee announcements and award presentations. Video links will be posted at 9 a.m. each day, Sept. 14-20 at www.HanoverVolunteers. org. This year’s emcee will be Roger Reynolds, radio show host on 102.9 “The Mater” and Co-founder of CJ’s Thumbs Up Foundation, an organization that provides assistance to families of children with chronic and life threatening illnesses.
The presentation schedule will be: Monday, Sept. 14 – Spirit of Youth and Youth Team Awards Tuesday, Sept. 15 – Spirit of Dedication (Senior) Award Wednesday, Sept. 16 –
Spirit of Team Award Thursday, Sept. 17 – Spirit of Family Award Friday, Sept. 18 – Spirit of One Awards Saturday, Sept. 19 – Commitment to Community Award (Business)
Sunday, Sept. 20 – Grand Finale- Community Impact A digital SOV Nominee Album will be posted on the website, highlighting the inspiring stories of each nominated volunteer. This year’s Award Sponsors are Rappahannock Electric Cooperative; Virginia Credit Union; Copy Cat, Inc.; Covenant Woods; Ashland Walmart; Grace Community Presbyterian Church; and Hanover Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.
Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Storytime @ Home returns Tuesday, Sept. 8 HANOVER – Storytime @ Home will get underway on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and continue through Saturday, Dec. 5. According to Librarian Carolyn Garner of the Pamunkey Regional Library, a daily online Storytime will be posted to the system’s web-
site at https://tinyurl.com/prlstorytime at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday MondaySaturday and on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/PamunkeyLibrary/) at 11 a.m. Each Storytime features stories, songs, and fun, age-
appropriate learning activities. Check the calendar at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal. com/ to see more virtual programs for all ages this fall. For more information, call your local branch library or email ask@pamunkeylibrary. org.
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2. Payment is due to the Town prior to issuance of any permits, including but not limited to, land-disturbing permits, "Agreement in Lieu", building permits, and right-ofway permits. 3. Fees may be reduced if individual lot stormwater management devices are implemented and a maintenance agreement and performance bond are in place. The fee reduction will be proportional to the quantity and quality of runoff mitigated by the device as determined by established
Virginia standards. 2. Subdivision of 5 lots or less, the owner shall pay $5,000 per lot prior to subdivision approval or implement alternative discussed in Sec 4.110.2(c). To learn more information, check out the Aug. 4 council meeting – go to https:// ashland-va.granicus.com/ GeneratedAgendaViewer. php?view_id=1&clip_id=921 – Meeting Agenda – and click the Public Hearing link to watch the hearing and presentation.
The fees are as follows: 1. Single-family home (not part of larger subdivision or plan of development) and new accessory buildings/facilities 1. Payment of $1,000 for up to 1,000 square feet of impervious area, plus $1 per additional square foot of impervious area. Impervious areas are areas covered by water-resistant materials such as buildings (house, garage, accessory building, etc.), decks, patios, pools, driveways, and walkways.
Virginia War Memorial seeks entries Student Essay Contest Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2020 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. The contest is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school (grades 9-12) entries. The topic for the 2020 contest is “An American Who Served in The Military During World War II Who Inspires Me.” Students can consider a member of their family, of their community, or a famous man or woman who served in any branch of the U.S. Armed
Forces as their subject. Essays should be 500 to 750 words in length and utilize interviews and primary sources whenever possible. The two students who write the winning essays will each receive a $200 gift card and each of their teachers will earn receive a $100 gift card to purchase classroom supplies. The student winners also will be invited to come to Richmond to read aloud their essays and participate in the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The deadline for entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2020 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. Complete information regarding the essay theme, rules, guidelines and how to
enter is available online at https://vawarmemorial.org/ learn/contests-scholarships/ essay/ or by calling Virginia War Memorial assistant education director Morgan Guyer at 804-786-2060. About the Virginia War Memorial The mission of the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is to Honor Veterans, Preserve History, Educate Youth and Inspire Patriotism in All. Dedicated in 1956, the Memorial includes the names of the nearly 12,000 Virginia heroes who made the ultimate
sacrifice during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and the Global War on Terrorism. Located at 621 S. Belvidere St. in Richmond, the Virginia War Memorial is a division of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services and serves as an integral part of its mission in support of all Virginians who have served in our military. For more details, visit www. virginiawarmemorial.org or www.dvs.virginia.gov.
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is a state government agency with more than 40 locations across the Commonwealth of Virginia. DVS traces its history to 1928 and the establishment of the Virginia War Service Bureau to assist Virginia’s World War I veterans. Today, DVS assists veterans and their families in filing claims for federal veterans benefits; provides veterans and family members with linkages to services including behavioral healthcare, housing, employment,
education and other programs. The agency operates two longterm care facilities offering in-patient skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s/memory care, and short-term rehabilitation for veterans; provides an honored final resting place for veterans and their families at three state veterans’ cemeteries. It operates the Virginia War Memorial, the Commonwealth’s tribute to Virginia’s men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice from World War II to the present. For more information, visit www.dvs.virginia.gov.
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Employees of the Mechanicsville Post Office in the Village of Mechanicsville received support with the sign, “Heroes Work Here,” in the front of the building. There has been an ongoing debate at the United States Postal Service, especially with the issue of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election.
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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12 St. Paul Lutheran Church will sponsor its “Everything for $1 Two-Day Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. The inside/outside and rain or shine event will include linens, kitchen, home décor, clothes (children and adult), books, toys, lawn and garden, furniture and much more. Masks and social distancing are required. For more information, call 804-779-3370.
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understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail. com.
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The Reunion Committee for the LeeDavis High School Class of 1980 has decided to postpone the reunion from June 20 to sometime in September due to the COVID-19 situation. More details will be released by the committee as soon as they have been finalized.
Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
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The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. The new date is Saturday, May 15, 2021. All other previous information is correct, including the location at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@ gmail.com.
Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of
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Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804-746-4734. 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.hanoverconcert-
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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 804-496-6093 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 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 804-675-4230. 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.hanoverhistorical.org/ index.html. The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54. Barbara Boor is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.
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Tavern to host Tea to Celebrate Victory of Votes for Women Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – A Tea to Celebrate the Victory of Votes for Women (1920-2020) will be hosted by the Hanover Tavern on Sunday, Sept. 13, in the E.J. Wade Coach House at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The event, which begins at 2 p.m., costs $35 per person. Tickets are available online at www.hanovertavern.org and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ votes-for-women-tea-tickets-115125076202. According to an announcement from the Tavern organizers, “It took blood and sweat and tears to get it done! Come honor the courageous women who marched and demonstrated to gain suffrage rights for women. A three-course tea will celebrate an event that changed the face of American politics forever!”
In accordance with CDC guidelines, all tables will be spaced more than 6 feet apart for attendees’ health and safety. Each table will only accompany the amount of people in the
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party. Hanover Tavern will not allow other guests that are not in the party to sit at the table. When purchasing a ticket, notify Hanover Tavern if you wish to sit with other guests. For more information, call Kendrick Gibbs at 804-5375050, extension 21.
Prohibition Era Liquor Pairing Dinner set Sept. 18 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – “Speak-Easy: A Prohibition Era Liquor Pairing Dinner” will get underway at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. Course 1 includes: Trial & Error Silver Rum-Hemingway Daiquiri and Fried Oysters with Salted Ham Cream.
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ed by the school board is currently considering a list of names submitted to replace the old names. Mascots will be chosen at each campus, a process that involves administrators and students and does not require board interaction. Old Church resident Andrew Morehead said the process used to rename the schools was less than inclusive, allegedly ignoring a large number of residents who could not access the meetings. Hanover’s school board has been meeting virtually since April and residents can access the meeting via the internet or by phone. Public comments were received by email or phone, and many were read during the virtual meetings. Even with those available lines of communication, Morehead said the process ignored the wishes of many Hanover residents. “What I have for the board today is the abomination committed by the school board, Morehead said. “It was alluded to, basically, and led me to believe in layman’s terms, that God Almighty was the only one with any domain over the appointed school board.” “You all control the purse strings. That’s my suggestion to you as the board of supervisors unless you don’t want to listen to your constituency,” Morehead continued. He said many residents in his community are unable to access meetings via computer either due to their age or the inability to access WiFi in those areas. “How many of the more mature folks who are constituents of yours do not have the capability? You’re ignoring the majority of your constituents that are tax-paying multi-generational families of
Course 2 includes: Tim Smith Climax Moonshine-Red Snapper and Tomato Aspic Crostini and Deviled Eggs. Course 3 includes: Ragged Branch Rye Bourbon-Scofflaw and Green Golden Chicken and Orio. Course 4 includes: Laird’s Apple Jack 86-Cherry Manhattan and Steak Frites and Butter Grilled Shrimp. Course 5 includes: Continental Gin-
Bee’s Knees and Icebox Cake. The cost is 450 per person. For reservations, call 804-537-5050. Non-alcoholic beverages also are included. The price does not include tax or 20% special event gratuity. No discounts or coupons apply, and there are no substitutions. Notify the Tavern if there are any dietary concerns when calling for reservations.
this county,” Morehead said. “The only input you’re getting on this are from the millennials and screaming liberals,” he continued. “My suggestion to you that if the school board wants to change the names, because the residents clearly did not … that you let the school board under what you’ve already allotted them in the budget try to figure out how to rob Peter to pay Paul to pay for it and then they are going to end up looking like Peter, Paul and Mary.” Morehead is the public information officer for a group called Voice of Virginia, a collection of Hanover residents formed, according to a press release, to “give a public voice to those who otherwise would not have one, specifically, children and the aged who are at the mercy of, as a generalization, a flawed Guardian Ad Litem system designed to, supposedly, have their best interest in mind.” The group filed a complaint earlier this month against the school board with the Hanover County Circuit Court asking them to intervene in the name-changing process. Among other violations, the filing alleges the school board made the decision to change the names without consent from the board of supervisors. The complaint asked the court to overturn or reverse the recent decision by the school board. In a press release earlier this week, Morehead said, “In closing, it is extremely unfortunate that ‘We The People’, due to lack of intestinal fortitude by the vast majority of elected and appointed government officials, have to fund complaints and petitions in the court systems to have our collective voices heard to peacefully combat the Marxist movement that threatens the very existence of our civilized form of government.”
At last week’s meeting, Morehead was joined by several speakers who echoed similar sentiments. Alan Glass questioned the legitimacy of outside groups entering Hanover County and dictating policy regarding school names. “It’s wrong to let an organization come into this county and dictate how we spend our tax dollars on changing the names of those schools,” Glass said. Glass alluded to a 2018 survey where a majority of residents voted against the name changes. “It’s time to take another vote and rewrite the wrong that’s been done,” Glass said. William Barnett told supervisors there is no guarantee in the U.S. Constitution that protects the right not to be offended. He also suggested that students be forced to demonstrate that the name change would improve grade point averages. “If it doesn’t, let them pay for the changes,” he said. “I think it’s a bunch of bull and we’re being pushed around by a bunch of people who do not pay taxes in this county to start with.” Donnie Goodman said funds being allocated to change the names could be better used in other educational pursuits, and expressed a concern that history should not be erased. Kimberly Thurston noted the lack of funding currently facing Hanover schools, and said those funds should not be depleted by costs associated with the name changes. “Make the ones who have called for and emailed to change the school names pay for them,” Thurston said. “A majority of your taxpayers did not vote for this school name change and it should be put to a vote by those citizens.”
Oktoberfest provides opportunity to enjoy German experience Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ANOVER – Members of the community are invited to “immerse” themselves in the German experience without leaving Hanover County. The Hanover Tavern will present Oktoberfest at 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. Those attending will learn the history of Oktoberfest and partake of German-style food and samples of Oktoberfest-style
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Virginia beer. Reservations are required; the price will be announced. For more information, visit www.hanovertavern. org.
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Be proud of your kids who were ready to go By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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couple of friends have been dealing with the semi-empty nester feeling, with their eldest child heading off to college. Both prepared their children well, but the heart strings were pulling strong prior to departure time. While I lucked out when I accepted a part-time job at my hometown newspaper while attending the local community college, I have often wondered what my life would have become had I gone to Marshall University. Now, I’m at the age where you had to be accepted. There were no guarantees that if you applied you would, in fact, become a student at whatever college or university in which you were interested for your continued education. I had even been accepted into the MU Marching Band. At the last minute, I decided to
stay home and go to the local school. The goal was to go a year or two to get the prerequisite courses for whatever major. I started classes in August and was offered parttime employment at the daily newspaper the next month. At the end of the semester, the editor-inchief asked me to come on as a full-time reporter. I don’t know if I had grandiose ideas of being Lois Lane or what, but I readily joined the staff. At 19, I was the youngest -- and it was obvious some of the editors didn’t quite know what to think of me. I laugh thinking back, because there’s no mystery here. Let’s go back to Marshall. I love The Thundering Herd -- always have, always will. A few nights ago I was thinking about the education I didn’t receive, as well as the campus experience. That’s when I realized I wouldn’t have lasted a semester. My dad would have rolled onto campus, made me pack my belongings, and put them in the car to take me home.
In other words, I would have wasted his money -- and learned nothing. Well, except maybe how to party a little harder. Irresponsible was a suitable descriptive word. These two friends are, overall, handling their children adjusting to college life away from home. Neither are very close to the homestead. But, in both cases, these parents prepared their daughter and son very well -- and I now they will make them quite proud. What’s comical is that there were those on Marshall’s campus who probably thought I was a student since I spent so much time there with one of my best friends. Like I would have been, her dad brought her home after a year. She did go back to college and eventually became a school administrator. I guess I’ve done OK though. Next month, I’ll be starting my 46th year in newspapers. Go figure -- I didn’t have a plan, but one came my way after all. And it’s been a good ride.
Did COVID-19 kill the political conventions? By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I got my first hint of politics in 1955 when a large box truck parked in front of my neighbor’s house. Two large men in green uniforms emerged from the cab and unloaded a televi-
sion set and delivered it to the house next door. There was nothing unique about one of our neighbors not having a television set. To be honest, the one we had only slightly qualified, but, when the rabbit ears were positioned just right, you could pick up all three
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stations. The next day I asked my neighbor if they liked their new television set, but quickly learned it was only a rental. Further inquiries revealed that the family always rented a television so they could watch the political conventions.
I suppose the conversation has progressed to a level of confusion for me, and I didn’t ask any of the many questions whirling around in my mind. Later that day, my mother filled in the details of political parties and see POLITICAL, pg. 8
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Funds needed for businesses during crisis (Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to members of Asland Town Council.) Dear Councilors, Downtown Ashland Association supports the Town of Ashland’s efforts to help local businesses adapt to COVID-19 and its economic impacts. The town took quick action, allowing outdoor dining and providing safety early in the pandemic. These programs helped Ashland businesses to adapt more quickly and effectively. Now, as federal recovery funding is available to local governments, further action is needed to sustain local business during the economic crisis. There is a significant need for recovery funding to Ashland businesses. To date, the financial assistance offered to businesses within the Town of Ashland is not equal to assistance offered to businesses elsewhere in Hanover County. The county’s Small Business Resiliency Grant Program provides up to $7,500 for personal protective equipment, safety enhancement, technology and e-commerce, supplies, and other expenses, but excludes businesses within the Town of Ashland. The Ashland Economic Development Authority’s Small Business Resiliency Grant Program provides Ashland businesses up to $2,000, but only for personal protective equipment and safety enhancement expenses. At the same time, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s RebuildVA Grant Program offers up to $10,000, but excludes businesses who receive recovery funds from federal or local government. The result is a confusing system that does not provide Ashland businesses equitable quantity or flexibility of funding. see LETTERS pg. 7
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During the global pandemic, our local community can focus on its long-term economic development. The global economy is forever changed in unforeseen ways due to COVID-19. Our community’s economic development depends upon businesses’ successful transition to the post-COVID economy. We are fortunate that the Ashland economy was in an upward trend before the pandemic. To enable future growth, the community must act to stabilize local businesses. Downtown Ashland Association supports the Town of Ashland dedicating federal recovery funding to provide small business grants up to $10,000 for purposes of both recovery and innovation, including protective equipment, safety enhancement, technology, e-commerce, supplies, and other expenses. We stand ready to help Ashland businesses undertake the challenge by providing business training and technical assistance, utilizing a Community Development Block Grant. We appreciate the Town of Ashland’s attention to these issues, and look forward to enhancing our partnership as we continue to work together through this extraordinary
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Center for Voter Information.” “Our office didn’t have anything to do with this action. However, the applications can be used to request an absentee ballot,” she said. Those wishing to use one of those applications must complete them, which, according to Smithson, include “the last four of your social security number.” On Sept. 21, her staff will
time for the benefit of Ashland businesses, residents, and visitors. Maggie Beal Longest Executive Director
Letter stirs sharing history questions This is my response to a letter published by your paper written by Michael Ludwig. With all due respect to Mr. Ludwig, his admission that he was a veteran teacher of 40 years only solidifies my suspicion that public schools or schools in the last 40 years have barely taught any history of the Civil War or War Between the States. Mr. Ludwig seems, from what I read in his letter, has an edited/perverted revision of history. Sir, how can you profess to be credible when you don’t give a full account of history? History is not a subjective science, sir; history is documented evidence that is objective and not subjective. Math and history are not up for interpretation, sir; you should know that as a 40-year veteran teacher. Mr. Ludwig brought up Ulrich B. Philips. Mr. Philips taught history as a man of the 19th century South. Mr. Ludwig, people don’t think like that and have not have the ballot drop box open to received returned ballots. This is for those voters who would prefer to drop it off rather than mail to Smithson’s office. “The drop box area is under surveillance at all times,” she added. The Voting Center will be open starting Tuesday, Sept. 18, and until Saturday, Oct. 31, for in-person early voting in the Wickham building at the County Complex. “Our hours are Monday
thought like that since the time he was teaching. As a historian, a full explanation of history is needed to define what happened and why. A teacher does horrific damage to a young student’s mind when the teacher will cherry-pick subjects of history and then revise it to reflect their personal belief on what happened. As the father of two sons, and the youngest is 31 years old, I have seen first-hand the damage caused by teachers like you teaching or completely eliminating this time in history and teachers just making crap up because the kids won’t be tested on the Civil War history but will only be taught white people are bad. The complete picture is this and I hope you told your students, nobody wanted blacks around. The North said they hated slavery but they had no plans to free them. The amount of people that wanted free slaves to wander free within the United States was almost non-existent. John Brown couldn’t even talk Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglas into joining his group to overtake the armory in Harpers Ferry. You also fail to mention that many in the North, including Abraham Lincoln, wanted to colonize all blacks back in Africa. The capital of Liberia
is Monrovia, named after President James Monroe. This country was established as the future colony for former slaves. This was not a popular idea with slaves because many that went came back because they were dying of diseases and they didn’t want to go back to the jungle. This is a very important fact in history. When you revise history and portray it as a living hell for all the slaves, you’re not telling the truth in that some blacks looked at the USA as
their country too and they didn’t want to leave family and friends and they wanted to see success in the country overall. The mentality of people in that time period was nowhere what it is today so you can’t use the arguments of today using the same mindset as yesterday or use the same mindset of that time because we have evolved to a much more educated people. I am new to Hanover County as well but I would never suggest as a newcomer
to this county, to alter their past to appease me. History will never go away regardless of how you teach it and everyone knows that. So your argument that the names are destroying the minds of black kids is nonsense and you and the NAACP have no evidence at all to reflect your “concerns.” I have lived here for about a year and six months and I have witnessed first-hand a black see LETTERS, pg. 16
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why they met every four years to nominate a candidate. She even said my sister and I could stay up late to watch what I thought was going to must-see TV. I quickly fell asleep on the sofa on the first night of the convention, only remembering glimpses of white men in suits with funny hats. To a 5-year-old, it seemed more like an excuse for adults to act like children, which also explained its late night scheduling. To be honest, I only remember bits and pieces of
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said Director of Finance and Management Services Jacob Sumner. “Hanover’s portion of these funds is another $9.4 million.” How, when and for what those funds can be used for are governed by strict guidelines that also were in place for the first round of relief. First and foremost, the funds must be used to address COVID-related issues incurred due to the pandemic. The funding also cannot be included in the current budget approved in March, and expenditures must occur between March1 and Dec. 31 of this year. “The eligibility requirements are the same as the first round of funding, but we now have a much more condensed time frame in which to spend the funds,” Sumner said. As in the initial round of funding, the lion’s share of the federal money is targeted for education. More than $350,000 is planned to support additional school personnel like temporary crossing guards, custodial hours, bus driver hours and other teacher support. The funds also will allow
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the ensuing two weeks. But even those clouded memories revealed the first signs of a house divided, thankfully in political terms only. My mother was an Adlai Stevenson supporter while my father supported Dwight Eisenhower. Like most who served in World War II, he joined others who believed in the man that led the invasion at Normandy and freed the continent. I’ve never been sure if it was that devotion, or a true belief in the Republican Party platform that motivated him to support Ike. Later in life, my mother
informed me long after my father’s death that he had, in fact, supported many candidates who identified as Democrats. Honestly, I had rarely heard them discuss politics and I have no recollection of these discussions ever becoming heated. Looking back, I suppose their political differences represented a very small portion of the things they shared in common. I also admire their respect for civility when politics were the subject. As I watched my much too many to count convention last week, the starkness of the con-
trast of now and then could not have been more blatantly evident. For starters, both parties would not recognize the platforms put forth in the 1950s, and, more importantly, neither would claim allegiance to those outdated positions compared to where they stand today. I also was further convinced that the true defining principles of each party has become buried in hopeless deadlocks where policy decisions are often made to please those political or party concerns. As for this year’s virtual or hybrid versions of the traditional gatherings, I’ll be
busy doing something else. Whatever happens it too will be predictable, over-produced and weepy for my sense of nostalgia that somehow misses those days of flag-draped delegates roaming the convention floor slightly buzzed and talking much too loud to any reporter who would listen. Those crazy hats mixed with one too many frozen drinks produced an atmosphere that perhaps better reflected what politics used to be in America, or maybe it’s an image that’s as obsolete as those platforms that once defined each party, or maybe it’s the hope of the future.
the system to purchase five new buses at a cost of $500,000 to allow for adequate social distancing when transporting students. Additional classroom equipment and supplies will require an additional $1.5 million. The latest round of funding provides $2 million to provide devices for pre K-2 students and support staff. With the previous round of CARES funding, all Hanover students will have devices in the near future. There are some delays due to the increased demand for laptops and other devices, but school officials hope to complete distribution by year’s end. The CARES funding also will address technology upgrades at the Pamunkey Regional Jail. “This will include laptops for jail staff and wireless internet points for the medical staff to conduct inmate health screenings within the unit,” Sumner said. The sheriff ’s office is slated to receive funding for additional patrol car partitions, a new transport van for court services and additional safety equipment. “The county intends to
reimburse itself for public safety personnel costs ($225,000) directly related to COVID-19 pandemic,” Sumner said. Other projects included in the second round of funding include Fire/EMS equipment and a mobile response unit at a cost of $778,000, and almost $850,000 for community support. “This round of CARES funding will also allow the county to support its social safety net programs,” Sumner said. “These programs include those in need of housing or rent assistance, utility bill assistance or food insecurity needs. Funds would also be available for additional testing and PPE.” Public Works and the Registrar’s Office will both receive funding to upgrade services required by the pandemic. The Pamunkey Regional Library will receive $264,000 for improved safety measures and more than $500,000 will be earmarked to improve customer and employee safety measures like sneeze guards at various county facilities. The Town of Ashland will receive $684,000, and $1.3 million is reserved for technology upgrades that enhance remote
access and promote social distancing. These funds also will be used to extend fiber services to outlying county facilities and upgrading access at county buildings. Not included in the list of projects for the second round of funding is a small business assistance program contained in the first funding. County Administrator John Budesky said funds from the first CARES funding has not been exhausted and said he did not see a need to extend the program at this time. In two rounds of distribution, about $230,000 of the allotted $300,000 has been accessed by local businesses, and another round of applications is pending. Some supervisors expressed a need for more specificity regarding school personnel funding and just how those funds are expected to be utilized. “There was going to be a discussion a little bit on the specificity of the school funding for positions, and I wanted to see that information,” Chickahominy supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek said. Sumner said that information was provided to the Finance Committee. The
chairman of that committee, Canova Peterson, explained that the Hanover County School Board had not had the opportunity to study those figures and the breakdown. “We may want to wait for them to bring that information back to us,” Peterson said. South Anna supervisor Sue Dibble encouraged school board members to consider the allocation as soon as possible. “I think it’s very important that our school board members review this detailed list and vet this list and approve this list before it comes to us,” Dibble said. “I think that step in the process is very important to protect our students and our public.” “We have no desire to hold up funding for the schools,” Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard said. “However, in the second round there is some lack of clarity from our end about how that funding should be dispersed. We would very much like the school board to have an opportunity to look at that before we make the final decision about whether we agree or disagree.” Prichard said she would like to accept the education portion of the money without
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specifying where the funding would be spent to allow the school board time to study the issue. Assistant Superintendent for Finance Terry Stone informed board members of the possibility that next month’s school board meeting currently scheduled for Sept, 8 could be moved back a week to allow access to a venue capable of accommodating more people. The upcoming school board meeting will be the first in person event since the pandemic began in March. The board of supervisors is next scheduled to meet on Sept. 9, so the consideration requested would not be available at that time unless a special meeting of the school board is held in the interim. School officials announced the following day that a special school board virtual meeting would take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, to consider the funding. The regular September meeting of the school board also has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, in the County Administration Building at the Courthouse Complex in Hanover.
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Kickers gut out win against No. 1 Triumph By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor While the contest between Greenville Triumph SC and the Richmond Kickers had a lot riding on it – a pairing of the top two teams in USL League One – it was not played in a vacuum. It began with both teams on their knees for seven minutes, one minute for each time Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was shot in the back by a Kenosha police officer the week before. But after the seven minutes of silence, the game began in earnest, and the action never let up. By the time it was over, the No. 2 Kickers one-upped the Triumph, holding on a man down the final 15 minutes of regulation plus and additional five of stoppage time for a 2-1 victory. The victory brought Richmond to within 3 points of Greenville in the USL League One standings. Greenville (5-21) has 16 points to the Kickers’ 13. Richmond head coach Darren Sawatski wasn’t always thrilled with the way the Kickers (4-1-1) played during the game, but he was pleased with how his team fought when the momentum seemed against them. “Greenville’s a good team,” said Richmond head coach Darren Sawatski. “They made the final last year and [Triumph
VHSL mulls shorter seasons, playoffs By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch
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Greenville Triumph SC’s Noah Pilato watches as Richmond’s Emiliano Terzaghi wins a ball Saturday in the No. 2 Kickers’ 2-1 win over visiting Greenville at City Stadium Saturday. Terzaghi’s goal in the 15th minute gave Richmond an early lead.
“We’re down a guy. [Kyle] head coach John Harkes] brought back most of his team Venter and Ivan [Magalhães] and actually added some good and Scotty [Thomsen] and Ian [Antley], until he took an early players.
exit, and then Luca [Cuomo] – Akira [Fitzgerald, the goalkeepI’m really proud of the group, er], I’m really proud of them not just the defense. I think the nine guys towards the end, plus see KICKERS, pg. 10
The Virginia High School League is considering a plan where teams would play 60% of their normal regular-season games, followed by a shortened time frame for regional playoffs and two rounds of state playoffs. The plan would cut region playoffs in football to four teams and eliminate state quarterfinals in all sports. In late July, the VHSL’s executive committee voted not to play sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic and rearrange the three seasons – winter, followed by fall see VHSL, pg. 10
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because they really defended well.” Richmond, which had struggled in terms of possession time this season, was on a more equal footing with the Triumph, the team that handed the Kickers their only defeat earlier in the
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and spring - into a condensed calendar starting in December. The VHSL executive committee met during a working session Monday to discuss a draft -- but not a final plan -- for the regular season and postseason formats. Region playoffs would be conducted in one week. For region playoffs except for football, VHSL executive director Billy Haun said each region could determine the number of qualifiers and the format, although only one team would advance to the state semifinals in all sports. Football generally has eightteam regionals, but teams can only play one game a week, Haun said, and the plan has only two weekends to play games. Football teams would be given seven weeks to play six regular-season games, starting Feb. 22 and running through Friday, April 2. Regionals could begin on Wednesday, April 7, and run through Saturday, April 17. The state semifinals would be on April 24, with the championship games on May 1. “I’m a half-full guy all the time,” Highland Springs coach Loren Johnson said. “I’m looking at the positive. We get to play, and that’s what I’m excited about, if everything works out.” Basketball also has eightteam regionals, with two teams from each region moving on to the state quarterfinals. Basketball teams would start play on Dec. 21 and have 14
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season. The Kickers’ dominated early and struck first in the 15th minute after Matt Bolduc found running room down the right side, then slipped the ball from the corner to Emiliano Terzaghi in front of the Greenville box. Terzaghi sideswiped the ball with his right foot past Triumph keeper Dallas Jaye. It did not take long for regular-season games. Regional tournaments would run Feb. 8-13. The state semifinals would be Feb. 16 and the finals Feb. 20. “At this point, I would just be happy to get back with my team and practice, whether we’re playing 14 games or 22 games,” said Monacan boys basketball coach R.J. Spelsberg, whose team advanced to the Class 4 state tournament last season as the Region B runnerup. “I just think that these kids rely on sports. It’s good for them mentally, academically, as well as athletically. I would just be happy to play in some format. “I want to be picky and complain like this many teams should get in, but at this point, I think everybody just wants to get back to playing sports.” Under what the league called the “Championship + 1” format, teams that do not advance to regional tournaments can schedule another game, as long as it’s completed by the deadline for region playoffs. Spring sports would start play April 21 or 26, with the state finals finished by June 26. The number of regular-season games/meets for: gymnastics (6), indoor track (6), swim and dive (6), wrestling (8), competition cheer (3), cross country (6), field hockey (10), golf (8), volleyball (12), baseball (12), lacrosse (9), soccer (10), softball (12), tennis (10), outdoor track and field (9). For other state tourneys: • Wrestling would have an eight-person bracket contested in one day; Cross country would have the top team from each region
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Greenville to equalize, however. The Triumph found its mojo and attacked vigorously, catching Richmond off balance when Brandon Fricke sent a ball high toward the net. Kickers’ keeper Fitzgerald got a hand on the ball, but deflected up to the crossbar. In a bit of bad luck, the ball ricocheted straight down toward Fitzgerald and off his
back into the net. Richmond struggled to find opportunities for much of the rest of the first half, but pounced in the 45th minute. Luke Pavone took a bouncer and fired it hard toward the net, a shot that may have been slightly deflected, and the ball came back hard off the right post toward Ryley Kraft, who was wide open. Kraft fired it toward the far corner for the game’s final goal. and the top five individual Dave Lawrence can be finishers; Indoor track Alexa Welch Edlund/Times-Dispatch reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Richmond midfielder Mutaya Mwape and Greenville Triumph SC would have the top three cal.com. defender Tyler Polak race for the ball in the Kickers’ 2-1 win. region finishers in each event; • Outdoor track, as well as swimming and diving, would have the top four OR YOUR MONEY BACK region finishers in each event; • Boys golf would have the top team from each region plus the top three individuals; girls golf would have zone qualifiers; r • Gymnastics would have ilte afF e L the top team from each ER AFT region plus the three individual finishers in each r event. ilte afF e L Also under the plan, reguORE BEF lar-season games that are not
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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, September 8, 2020 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 case, at which public comments will be accepted: VAR2020-00008, DAVE LOCKS Requests a variance from Section 26-26.1.(b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the A-1, Agricultural District, when located on an 80-foot ultimate right-of-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of 100 feet. The request is for a 70.5-foot front yard variance, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 29.5 feet. The property is identified as GPIN 8708-17-3126, consisting of approximately 2.12 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Peaks Road (State Route 657) approximately 487 feet east of its intersection with Stumpy Road (State Route 654). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. C. Jason Hazelwood Code Compliance Supervisor
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, September 17, 2020, 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: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT CPA2020-00001, LINDA F. & NORMAN L. SCHOOLS Request(s) to amend the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted February 14, 2018, pursuant to Sections 15.2-2204, 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendment will be a change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan as follows: General Land Use Plan Map – An amendment to change the land use designation from Suburban High (3-7 Dwelling Units Per Acre) to Commercial in the vicinity generally located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Creighton Parkway (State Route 1015). (PUBLIC HEARING) MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Henry REZONINGS REZ2020-00022, LINDA F. & NORMAN L. SCHOOLS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8725-51-6043, 8725-51-8270 and 8725-61-1369, consisting of approximately 3.64 acres, and located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Creighton Parkway (State Route 1015). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban High (3-7 Dwelling Units Per Acre) (pending concurrent CPA2020-00001 to change the Land Use Plan Map to Commercial). The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a car wash with fuel sales. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2019-00019, HICKORY HILL II, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, and B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7880-92-1335 and 7880-81-6802, consisting of approximately 51.5 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) at its intersection with Providence Church Road (State Route 662). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business and Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit 42.33 acres to be rezoned to MX(c) for development of a mix of commercial (retail, office and restaurant) uses and residential uses (100 townhome units) for a gross density of 2.36 dwelling units per gross acre, and 9.17 acres to be rezoned to B-2(c) for a mix of commercial that may include a convenience store and a fast food restaurant with drive-through. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2020-00030, ANNE BULLOCK MELTON Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8735-18-4348, consisting of approximately 3.0 acres, and located on the south line of Pole Green Road (State Route 627) approximately 1,025 feet east of its intersection with Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 1.5 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING)Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00031, JASA, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPIN 8707-57-3758, consisting of approximately 10.09 acres, and located on the west line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 350 feet north of its intersection with Pine Ridge Road (State Route 1930). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Suburban General (1.5-3.0 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would allow offices in an existing building. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2020-00032, KEVIN COREY JAMES FAMILY TRUST, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 6798-96-4782, consisting of approximately 11.0 acres, and located on the west line of Watkins Road (State Route 721) approximately 1,000 feet north of its intersection with Dogwood Trail Road (State Route 620). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the sale of a portion of the subject property to allow it to be combined with an adjacent property. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2020-00002, HEIDI M. AND LAMERRO L. MASON Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational facility/event venue on GPIN 7861-31-5506, consisting of approximately 11.86 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Horseshoe Bridge Road (State Route 686) approximately 300 feet north of its intersection with West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00006, HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit the installation of accessory freestanding solar panels at an existing school on GPIN 8707-42-2766, consisting of approximately 39.96 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of New Ashcake Road (State Route 643) at its intersection with Seminole Road (State Route 1211). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam 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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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 9, 2020, 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: SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2020-00010, TUCKERKIPLING, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.6 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an equestrian facility on GPINs 7769-10-5661, 7769-21-4146, 7769-20-0391, and 7769-20-6798, consisting of approximately 40.05 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Whisana Lane (private road) approximately 1,200 feet east of its intersection with Cedar Lane (State Route 623). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2020-00012, TRACIE M. PALMER Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.19 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a home occupation in an accessory building on GPIN 8800-81-9869, consisting of approximately 6.9 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Depot Road (State Route 1001) approximately 0.43 miles west of its intersection with Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2020-00016, THERESA W. AND CHARLES J. BLAIR, IV Request(s) to rescind a Special Exception for a commercial greenhouse that was permitted in accordance with Section 3.6.2(c) of the Repealed Zoning Districts in the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance on GPIN 7779-27-9672, consisting of approximately 16.7 acres. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District, and is located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Elmont Road (State Route 626) and Ashcake Road (State Route 657). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2020-00019, DONNA ANTHONY (COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL) Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a child day care center at the Chapel Church of Christ on GPIN 7823-34-8553, consisting of approximately 1.98 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Woodman Hall Road (State Route 674) approximately 300 feet north of its intersection with Parrish Farm Road (State Route 761). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2020-00022, NANCY ANNE EVANS 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 7748-89-1221, consisting of approximately 1.64 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 1,600 feet north of its intersection with Gordons Lane (State Route 730). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 14
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 9th day of September 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input and may make a recommendation on the following application: CUP20-0729, 301 Caroline Street Paul Davies, the applicant on behalf of Randolph-Macon College (R-MC), is requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) to change the use of the home at 301 Caroline Street (GPIN 7870-82-9155) from residential to an office use. Section 21-40(l), Use Regulations, permits offices associated with a college or university in the R-2 district with a CUP. The property is zoned R-2, is 0.54 acres in size, and has a future land use designation of Traditional Neighborhood (1-4 units/acre). ORD2020-13 Residential Monument Sign Amendment Town of Ashland is requesting to revise Sec. 21-207.1, General Provisions Definitions and Sec. 21-208 (a) (b) (c), and (d) Signs Permitted, to limit the number of monument and freestanding signs in residential districts. Any person requesting copies of the application or has questions about the request can contact Bernadette Cornelius at bcornelius@ashlandva.gov or (804) 798-1073. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and express their views. However, the number of people admitted to Town Hall is being limited in accordance with CDC Guidelines. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments electronically or by mail. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. 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.
Historic sites reopen with protocols in place Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Preservation Virginia has reopened several key historic sites so visitors can experience first-hand centuries-old American history — but with modern-day protocols in place during the pandemic. The sites include Scotchtown in Hanover County, home of Patrick Henry, famed orator of “Give me liberty, or give me death”; the John Marshall House in downtown Richmond, where Chief Justice Marshall (Marbury v. Madison) lived until his death in 1835; and Bacon’s Castle and Smith’s Fort in Surry County. The former was occupied by Nathaniel Bacon’s men in 1676 during what became known as Bacon’s Rebellion, and is nowadays notable for its rare triple-stacked chimneys, original outbuildings and a reconstructed 17th-century English formal garden. Smith’s Fort, site of an 18th-century manor
house and unfinished fort built by John Smith in 1609, also is the tract of land given as dowry by Chief Wahunsenacawh to John Rolfe upon his marriage to Pocahontas in 1614. Scotchtown and the John Marshall House hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Bacon’s Castle and Smith Fort are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday, as well as from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday (Mondays until Labor Day only). Per current guidance from the CDC and other agencies, Preservation Virginia staff wears masks, practice physical distancing and have daily wellness checks. At each location, there also are hand sanitizer stations and high-touch surfaces are frequently cleaned. Visitors are required to wear masks indoors (also recommended outdoors) and asked to observe physical distancing.
Guided interior tours are available through “no touch” ticketing so visitors can reserve and pay for tickets in advance online at preservationvirginia.org. Interior tours are limited to groups of six at the John Marshall House and Smith’s Fort, and eight at Bacon’s Castle and Scotchtown. Guided exterior walking tours are conducted at Scotchtown, Bacon’s Castle and Smith’s Fort; Preservation Virginia recommends calling ahead to confirm availability. Admission for guided interior and guided exterior tours is $10 for adults; $9 for seniors (age 60+), military and AAA members; and $8 for children and students. Children under the age of six are free. Self-guided exterior walking tours are available at Scotchtown, Bacon’s Castle and Smith’s Fort. Access to the grounds is $5 per person or $10 per car, where visitors receive a site map and can explore the grounds following a numbered path.
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 15th day of September 2020 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 item: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-10 Ordinance No. 2020-10 amends the Ashland Town Code by modifying Article I, “In General,” Section 21-3, “Definitions,” and Article XIII, “Limited Industrial District M-1,” Section 21-119, “Permitted Uses,” Section 21-120, “Requirements for Permitted Uses,” and Article XV, “Industrial District M-2,” Section 21-135, “Permitted Uses,” Section 21-136, “Requirements for Permitted Uses.” Ordinance No. 2020-10 is considered pursuant to the grants of authority contained in VA. Code §§ 15.2-2200, 15.2-2240, 15.2-2280, 15.2-2285, and 15.2-2286. Copies of the requests may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views, however, the number of people admitted to Town Hall is being limited in accordance with CDC Guidelines. Citizens are encouraged to participate electronically; please contact Bernadette Cornelius, bcornelius@ashlandva.gov to make those arrangements. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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TOWN OF ASHLAND PUBLIC NOTICE Please take notice that on the 15th day of September 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at the regular monthly meeting of the Ashland Town Council, at Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005, a public hearing will be conducted on: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-12 ORDINANCE NO. 2020-12 GRANTS A NON-EXCLUSIVE TELEPHONE UTILITY FRANCHISE TO LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS OF VIRGINIA, INC. IN THE TOWN OF ASHLAND; THE FRANCHISE INCLUDES THE NON-EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGE TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE UNDERGROUND WIRES, AND UNDERGROUND CIRCUITS NECESSARY TO SUPPLY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES. A copy of Ordinance No. 2020-12 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-9219, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Matt Reynal via e-mail at mreynal@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail to Matt Reynal, Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views, however the number of people admitted to Town Hall is being limited in accordance with CDC Guidelines. Citizens are encouraged to participate electronically; please contact Matt Reynal to make those arrangements. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Following the public hearing, the Ashland Town Council may take action on Ordinance No. 2020-12 By Order of the Ashland Town Council
2020 drinking water testing clinic offered ASHLAND -- What’s in your water? Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems. Affordable, confidential water testing and education will be offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension offices in Hanover County. Pick up your kits at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. This year kits also can be picked up on Monday or Tuesday (Sept. 21 or 22) at the Hanover Extension office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Then Wednesday, Sept. 23, plan to drop off your samples on from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Hanover Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Water samples collected by participating homeowners will be analyzed for 14 parameters, including bacteria, metals, nitrate and hardness at a cost of $60. Results and water system care and maintenance information will be shared at an information meeting. All information is kept strictly confidential and results are reported only to the homeowner. To register, contact Missy Johnson at mcjohnson@
vt.edu or 804-752-4310. To ensure you receive a kit, pre-register by Sept. 9. For more information about the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, as well as many resources relevant to private water systems, visit www. wellwater.bse.vt.edu. Important dates – listed as event, date and time, and location – are: z Pick up sample kit with physical distancing measures, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday or Tuesday, Sept. 21-22, at Hanover’s VA Cooperative Extension Office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. z Pick up sample kit with physical distancing measures, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 Washington Hwy. in Doswell. z Drop off samples with physical distancing measures, 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Hanover’s VA Cooperative Extension Office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. z Results/interpretation information will be mailed or emailed on Wednesday, Oct. 21. If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact Laura Maxey-Nay at 804-7524310 during business hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
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Hanover Humane to hold Fifth Annual ‘Pool Paw-ty’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Hanover Humane will host its Fifth Annual “Pool Paw-ty” from noon until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept, 26, at the AshCreek Subdivision. The registration fee is $25 per dog and includes unlimited swim time for participating canines. In addition to unlimited swim sessions, Pool Paw-ty 2020 will offer doggy treats, doggy nail trims, as well as microchip installation/registration for participants. Lifeguards will be onsite during the event.
Participants will be expected to practice social distancing measures and wear protective face coverings as applicable. All registration materials are available at www.hanoverhumanesociety.org. Registration will be available the day of the event as well. For more information about the event, email info@hanoverhumanesociety.org. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit entity for IRS tax purposes. All proceeds for this event will be used to support Hanover Humane's animal adoption, education, and prevention programs.
Planners to meet VDOE creates school reopening map next Wednesday; The map is updated as the Contributed Report Parks & Rec on 10th; VDOE learns of decisions by news@mechlocal.com local school boards to revisit EDA on the 17th RICHMOND -- The Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The town’s Parks and Recreation Committee follows at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 The Economic Development Authority is scheduled for at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. Town of Ashland meetings are held at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.
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Virginia Department of Education has created an interactive map that illustrates how the commonwealth's 132 school divisions are reopening this month.
reopening plans approved earlier in the summer. The map in available on the website: http://www.doe. virginia.gov/support/health_ medical/office/reopen-status. shtml.
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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Bandit, Animal ID# 576176, is a 9-year-old neutered male feline ragdoll. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Bandit is a sweet unique cat. He is a ragdoll cat that is very sweet. Bandit was surrendered to the shelter a few weeks ago. He is well-trained and clean. Bandit does well with people he comes into contact with. He has been an inside cat for most of his life, so that will be the best living situation for him. Bandit will be a good companion for someone who is looking for a nice house cat. Butterscotch, Animal ID# 576278, is a 3-year-old female canine hound. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Butterscotch is a nice girl that has had a rough one. She was rescued from a bad living situation from the City of Richmond. She is a little timid, but also very sweet. Butterscotch has done much better getting to know new people. She loves to be pet on her head and back. She also has done well interacting with other dogs. Butterscotch will need a new owner who can be patient with her and give her lots of love. She should turn out to be a great companion. 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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Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Tap Takeover will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover.
The event will include pub foods, Midnight Brewery Beer, and music on the patio. Reservations are recommended. For more infwormation, call 804-537-5050 or visit Hanovertavern.org.
Emory & Henry equestrians earn designation EMORY -- Emory & Henry College is pleased to announce that 44 E&H student-athletes from the Intermont Equestrian, cheer and dance teams earned the designation of Emory & Henry Scholar-Athlete for the 2019-20 academic year. Eligibility for the Emory & Henry Scholar-Athlete is open to student-athlete that competes in an E&H varsity sport,
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regardless of academic class. Student-athletes must achieve at least a 3.25 grade point average for the year to be considered. Students from the region included on the list include: Bobbie Adsit of Montpelier, Intermont Equestrian. Becca Pagnini of Beaverdam, Intermont Equestrian.
kid wearing a Confederates t-shirt in public and she didn’t have to wear that shirt if it harmed her mentally, but she did. I have been to a Lee-Davis High School football game where all the kids were having fun and were excited about cheering on their home team. Blacks and whites. My final point with Mr. Ludwig is his reference to the Constitution. This country is a representative republic, which means states’ rights not federal rights. You should know as a historian the entire war was political and Abraham Lincoln couldn’t win if new states into the Union considered themselves slave states.
When South Carolina led the charge on secession and the rest of the South could see the North was starting to gang up on the South, they observed their rights as an individual state. Lincoln could not have that because the South had all the food and the South was not going to give their food to the North that had applied tariffs on Southern states doing international trade. So Lincoln tried to choke out the South and the South would have nothing to do with that. All of this is relevant to the subject at hand because nothing like what happened during the Civil War will ever happen again unless you don’t give all the facts when teaching or telling someone your thoughts on the Civil War.
History is doomed to repeat itself. I must admit I was repulsed when I saw you bragging about being a history teacher for 40 years and you still don’t get it right. I feel sorry for the kids you gave your revised version of history to during your teaching days. I am a proud Southern man and I am proud of the past that my family was a part of from day one. It does sadden me to see the Hanover County Board of Supervisors bend down and kiss the feet of the people that want the name changed, not because they care but, they want to get re-elected. We call that selling your soul to the devil to save your butts. No guts. No vote from me. Gerald Huskey Mechanicsville