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Planners recommend approval of Wegmans’ distribution center By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local HANOVER -- Following a four-hour meeting that included more than 20 speakers who voiced opposition to the project’s location and scope, the Hanover Planning Commission voted unanimously to accept staff ’s position and recommended approval of proffer amendments submitted by Wegmans regarding a warehouse distribution center located just east of the Hanover Airport off Sliding Hill Road. Commission chair and Ashland commissioner Alan Abbott made the motion that included other proffer recommendations that included operational standards that ensure Wegmans’ trucks will use the Sliding Hill entrance when approaching from Interstate 95, no tandem trail-
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Despite residents’ opposition to the construction of a distribution center by Wegmans near their homes, the Hanover County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the project advance to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for consideration.
ers, a requirement that fencing be opaque and contain sound abatements, employee parking
lot lighting be limited to 30 feet , a 150-foot buffer along the western edge of the Wegmans’
property and installation of a bike/pedestrian walkway see WEGMANS, pg. 8
ANOVER -Hanover County is celebrating its 300th birthday in 2020 and will celebrate at multiple events throughout the year. Sponsorship opportunities are available for four Signature Events approved by the citizens committee planning the celebration: Scotchtown’s 300th Anniversary Festival on May 30 at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown; The Ashland Strawberry Faire on June 6; The Hanover
Tomato Festival on July 11; Culminating the celebration will be a Birthday Ceremony with special guest speakers on Oct. 17. This ceremony will include the opening of the Hanover Museum of History & Culture. The Oct. 17 Celebration will include special exhibits, music and re-enactors around and in the historic Courthouse, one of the nation’s oldest. Come out and tour the new museum. see SPONSORS, pg. 8
Democratic Presidential Primary ballot lengthy, but many have dropped out By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
Sample ballot on page 2.
HANOVER – Tuesday, March 3, will be the Democrats’ day in Hanover County when that party conducts a Presidential Primary. Despite 14 names on the ballot, Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, Director of Elections/General Registrar, noted last week that “a lot of names of candidates that have stopped running. The reason they are still shown on the ballot is that they
have not submitted their official withdrawal from the race.” As usual, precincts will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Names appearing on Hanover County’s Democratic Presidential Primary ballot are: Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Bernie Sander, Elizabeth Warren, Marianne Williamson, Michael Bennet,
Joseph R. Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsia Gabbard, Deval Patrick. Pete Buttigieg, Andrew Yang, Tom Steyer, and Michael R. Bloomberg. Dan McGraw, who recently was elected chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee, said, “I am hearing much enthusiasm for the Democratic Presidential Primary from our Democratic Committee members, many independents, and several moderate Republicans. The issues of concern are that our national debt
is increasing at an alarming rate, we are witnessing significant breaches of Constitutional norms, and a number of people feel that the nation has become too divisive.” “We need a leader who can bring us together. I am seeing support for a wide range of candidates within our committee,” he continued. “And, I am confident that once the business of selecting the candidate to represent the party see PRIMARY, pg. 2
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‘One Nation . . . One Voice’ on exhibit at county’s libraries (Editor’s note: The following was written by Dr. Alphine Jefferson, president of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. and director of Black History Studies at Randolph-Macon College.) Members and officers of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. invite the community to experience, explore and view “One Nation . . . One Voice," which will be available for viewing now through March 14 at all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library and until March 31 at the Mechanicsville location. 2020 marks the fourth Black History Month collaborative Community History Project displayed at the Mechanicsville Branch Public Library of the Pamunkey Library system. This year, we have been afforded a significant new community opportunity. For the first time in Hanover County history, there are Black History Month exhibition displays presented at all branches: Ashland, Atlee, Hanover Courthouse, Mechanicsville, Montpelier, and Rockville. This collaborative effort of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society and other community organizations has been organized to say “Thank you,� and bring public attention to American, Hanover and local History and to the dedicated work of many community groups. The exhibitions feature: African Heritage Items, Oneand Two-Room Schools, Railroad Trailblazers, Early Educators and School Personnel, Women Pioneers, Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson,
Hanover County School Board members and Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Civil Rights activists, community advocates, athletic personalities, Emergency Medical Services personnel, Emergency Response Services, fire departments, first responders, members of the military, Judicial and legal services, and police and sheriff ’s offices within the county and surrounding areas. Each branch features unique exhibitions and displays consisting of artifacts, books, documents, photographs, journals, mementos, and other symbols of appreciation and recognition that honor these brave men and women. We are continuing to collect photographs, personal memories, and oral histories about your ancestors and your own individual and group experiences with early education and schools in Hanover County. In the spirit of American History and community collaboration, we would like to add to the Archives and Exhibitions of the Historical Archives of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Museum. Please feel free to reach out to Mary Waddy or Francine Hunter with any photographs, information, or memories of “days gone by, but not forgotten" at the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. at 804-752-3218. To share your oral histories, information and memories regarding African-American Railroad Trailblazers contact Carolyn Hemphill at the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. at 804752-3218. We appreciate your attendance at the exhibitions and your support.
SAMPLE Commonwealth of Virginia Sample Ballot
County of Hanover Democratic Party Presidential Primary Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Instructions: To vote for a candidate, use a black ball point pen to fill in the oval next to the name. If you want to change a vote or have made a mistake, ask an election official for another ballot. If you make marks on the ballot besides filling the oval, your vote may not be counted. President Vote for only one Cory Booker JuliĂĄn Castro Bernie Sanders Elizabeth Warren Marianne Williamson Michael Bennet Joseph R. Biden Amy Klobuchar Tulsi Gabbard Deval Patrick Pete Buttigieg Andrew Yang Tom Steyer Michael R. Bloomberg
Authorized by Electoral Board of the County of Hanover P.O. Box 419 • Hanover, VA 23069 The authority statement printed above must be removed and replaced with the appropriate authority statement for the candidate, committee, individual or group using this ballot for their own purposes. The authority statement used for this ballot must comply with the requirements of either federal or state law, as appropriate. For state requirements, see §24.2-955 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. For federal requirements, call the Federal Election Commission, 1-800-424-9530.
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is complete, we will be ready to do all that we can to ensure that the next Democratic Presidential Nominee becomes the next President of the United States of America,� he said. Those planning to vote must a photo ID to the polls. For a list of acceptable forms of photo identification, or to find out how to obtain a free Virginia Voter Photo ID Card, visit vote.virginia.gov. Voters also can find information about the upcoming election and check their registration status on the site. Absentee voting, which started on Jan. 16, has been very low. “We have mailed out 327 ballots and 53 voters have cast a ballot in person,� Smithson said. “The last day to request an absentee ballot to
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be mailed was Feb. 25 and this coming Saturday, Feb. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be your last chance to cast an absentee ballot in person.� Registered voters must meet one of the 20 eligibility requirements to vote absentee. They may be found on the Virginia Absentee Ballot Application or at vote.virginia.gov. “Virginia citizens who wish to vote absentee must be registered to vote. Citizens can register to vote online or by submitting a completed voter registration application to our voter registration office,� Smithson said. Absentee ballots returned by mail must be received in her office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, March 3. Voters can request an absentee ballot online at vote. virginia.gov. Smithson previously announced that “Virginia see PRIMARY, pg. 3
SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Ashland.
Jan. 23
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville. Bomb/burn threat accusation was reported in the 13100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.
Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 17300 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Mechanicsville. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8100 block of J David Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 8000 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville. Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9400 block of Ashking Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 99 block of Interstate 95 South, Doswell.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road,
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 12000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana,
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Republicans will choose delegates to their national convention at a state convention. Therefore, no Republican candidates will appear on the ballot in the March 3 Democratic Party Presidential Primary.” For more information, contact Smithson’s office at 804365-6080. Additional information about next Tuesday’s election may be found at https://www. elections.virginia.gov/media/ castyourballot/candidatelist/ List of_3_3_20_Democratic_ Presidential_Primar y_ Candidates.pdf.
Jan. 25
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
subsequent offense, was reported in the 13000 block of Old Washington Highway/Henrico County, Glen Allen.
was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6200 block of Madonna Road, Mechanicsville.
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DWI, second offense in 10 years, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 14000 block of Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover.
Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 16400 block of Foxwood Lane, Rockville.
Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6200 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lewistown Road/Carters Heights Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny from auto
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12000 block of Ashcake Road/Melton Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 99 block of Interstate 95 North, Doswell.
was reported in the 12400 block of Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11100 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Shooting or throwing missiles at occupied vehicles was reported in the 9000 block of Cottleston Circle, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 5400 block of Mantilo Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
Grand larceny from auto
reported in the 9400 block of Wild Cost Court, Mechanicsville.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was
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DWI, first offense, was reported in the 14000 block of Scotchtown Road, Beaverdam.
Democratic Congressional District 1 Forum set March 14 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Hanover Democratic Committee will host a Democratic Congressional District 1 Candidate Forum at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at Patrick Henry High School, located at12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. All three announced Democratic congressional candidates -- Phillip Cox, Qasim Rashid, and Vangie Williams -- have committed to this forum.
All voters and concerned citizens in Virginia’s First Congressional District are encouraged to attend the forum. For more information about the candidates, visit Ballotpedia at: https://ballotpedia.org/ United_States_House_of_ Representatives_elections_in_ Virginia,_2020. Additional information about the forum may be obtained by contacting John Suddarth at 804-405-0480 or john@suddarth.net.
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HEF raises over $16,500 in annual bowling fundraiser MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) recently held its 17th Annual Bowl-for-Education fundraising event at AMF-Hanover Lanes in Mechanicsville where over $16,500 was raised. Thirty-six teams representing area businesses and Hanover County Public Schools competed. During this event, participants also brought cans of soup as part of the HEF’s “Soup-er-Bowl” theme, which were donated to Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Function (MCEF) and Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) food pantries. Trophies were awarded to the top bowlers: First Place – Bender’s Bowlers (Atlee Chiropractic) Second Place – The Legends (Lee-Davis High School) Third Place – Elmont Elite (Elmont Elementary School) Top Female Bowler – Vickie Rengers Top Male Bowler – Mike Jacobson HEF extended thanks to the following team sponsors: Atlee Chiropractic, Candid Color, Capital Interior Contractors, The Dages Group, Duffy’s Repair Service, Edgenuity Online Curriculum.
Lidias Restaurant.LifeTouch, Loving’s Auto Body, Pasta House Italian Restaurant, Strawbridge Studios, and R. Totten. Established in 1998, the HEF provides grants and scholarships to students in Hanover County Public Schools, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers. The HEF’s next fundraising event, the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament, will take place on June 15 at The Federal Club. For more information, contact the HEF’s executive director, Margaret Hill, at mhill@hcps.us, or call 804365-4565. The 2020 Bowl-for-Education was made possible by the following in-kind donors: AMF Hanover Lanes, Apple Spice Junction, Bogeys Sports Park, Bunkie Trinite Trophies, Calabash Seafood Restaurant, Children’s Museum of Richmond. Firehouse Subs of Mechanicsville, Giovanni’s Restaurant, Half Way House, Iviva Mexican Restaurant, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Massage Envy of Mechanicsville. Pepicelli’s of Mechanicsville, Richmond Photo submitted by Beth M. Godbolt Flying Squirrels, Rich’s Stitches, Roma Ristorante The first place team and high score female and male bowlers from the Hanover Education Italiano, Saxon Shoes, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Foundation’s annual bowling fundraiser are, from left, David Zahn, Vickie Rengers (High Score Female), Mike Jacobson (High Score Male), and Samantha Ford. The Hanover Café, and The Salty Pig.
Astronomers aren’t all big fans of Daylight Saving Time By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local Note: Public viewing at the Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will continue in March, April, and May. We will open, weather permitting, on Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Note: this is a change in time to accommodate the switch to Daylight Saving Time and later sunsets. We will adjust starting time in April and May as well. Watch the website (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or, call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. Be warned. I’m about to tell you why astronomers (at least this one) don’t like Daylight Saving Time, which starts on March 8. Yes, the annual “set your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed on Saturday” is upon us. You can easily find a history of Daylight Saving Time on Wikipedia, so I won’t bore you with the details. I do note that while the idea is credited to Ben Franklin, it seems now to have been a joke – he suggested in Poor Richard’s Almanac that the good people of Paris could save on candles if they got up later in the morn-
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ing, after the sun had risen. During the First World War, Germany adopted Daylight Saving Time to supposedly save fuel. Much of Europe apparently followed suit. In the 1960s, a federal law required states to adopt Daylight Saving Time unless they specifically opted out. One intent was to avoid disruptions in interstate commerce with different states on different times. However, I note that the boundary between Central and Mountain Time Zones cuts through parts of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and a tiny piece of west Texas. I recall the debate in the South Dakota legislature when I was in high school, with some using the (silly) argument that Daylight Saving Time would confuse the cows and chickens. In any case, we now have Daylight Saving Time for much of the U.S. from March to November and then revert to Eastern Standard Time for the winter. Why don’t I like it? First, it disrupts my sleep schedule! And judging from comments from friends and colleagues, I’m not the only one. Second, switching to Daylight Saving Time is supposed to save energy, yet there are multiple
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studies showing that it doesn’t. Consumption of electricity and fuel oil remains fairly constant. There also are studies suggesting an increase in early morning accidents and, most troubling, an increase in injuries and fatalities among school students waiting for the morning bus. Third, astronomers record data and exchange information based on two time measures. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) was once known as Greenwich Mean Time. It counts in seconds based on atomic clocks with 86,400 seconds per day and also is the basis for all civil time keeping. If you’re simply counting, you don’t have the luxury of randomly adding or subtracting the 3,600 seconds in an hour. We also keep track of “Julian days” – counting days and fractions of days from noon (UTC) on 1 January 4713 BCE on the Julian calendar, with noon to noon on that day designated Julian Day 0. For example, as I write this the Julian Day Number is 2,458,899.5. In the Modified Julian Day system (counting from 17 November 1858) it’s 58,899. Again, no “spring forward” or “fall back” allowed. I still don’t like disrupting my sleep!
Lunar phases for March: First Quarter on the 2nd, at 2:57 p.m., EST; Full Moon on the 9th, at 1:48 p.m.; Last Quarter on the 16th, at 5:34 a.m.; New Moon on the 24th, at 5:28 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight except as noted for the 2nd. Venus is the sole naked eye planet in early evening skies. It reaches its greatest eastern elongation on the 24th. Look for it high to the southwest after sunset – it sets around 11 pm. Mars and Jupiter rise to the southeast around 4 am, followed an hour later by Saturn. They will appear to bunch up later in the month and should be a good show in predawn twilight. Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation on the 23rd but the ecliptic plane makes such a shallow angle with the horizon that it barely rises to the east southeast before the sun. An overhead look at mid-March, a few hours after sunset, reveals a mostly empty sky at zenith. The likely unfamiliar constellations of Lynx and Leo Minor are in that direction, but there are no bright stars to grab your attention. Brighter and more familiar astersee ASTRONOMERS, pg. 8
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Legal Notice HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The County of Hanover, Virginia proposes to increase real property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by 3.0 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.78 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the “lowered tax rate.�
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3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Hanover proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.81 per $100 of assessed value. This is the same as the 2019 tax rate. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.03 per $100, or 3.0 percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.â€? Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the County of Hanover will increase 1.4% from that of last year. The General Fund budget is increasing by 3.7% from the ďŹ scal year 2020 budget. A Public Hearing on the increase and the proposed tax rate listed above will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 7:15 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. Persons wishing to comment on the proposals described in this notice may appear at the stated time and place to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors. Related information is available for public inspection any regular working day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the OfďŹ ce of the County Administrator, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, phone number (804) 365-6005.
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HCPS has notification system in place By Melody Kinser Managing Editor f a parent or guardian needs information about their child that is a student in Hanover County Public Schools, a system is and has been in place for some time to share information as soon as possible. Who hasn’t enjoyed the comedic phone calls from Chris R. Whitley, HCPS public information officer, announcing the status of schools during inclement weather? But, that’s not all he does in his position. Unfortunately, during times of crisis, Whitley also is the go-to guy for information on what’s taking place in your child’s school. On Thursday, Feb. 13, a trespasser was arrested inside Lee-Davis High School. An email about the incident was released by Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer for the Hanover
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County Sheriff ’s Office at 8:41 p.m. The article was posted at 9:54 p.m. on our social media sites. Reaction was immediate, with many questioning why they had not been notified. Well, at the first of a school year, parents and guardians are reminded of the parent portal -- located at https://hanover.bbcportal.com/ -which provides news like what occurred on the 13th, as well as scheduled events like plays and concerts. I’m no techie, but the log-in/registration process is simple. Shame on me, because I hadn’t signed up at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. Whitley was helpful and now I’m good to go. We want to share as much school news as possible with our readers. A school is often considered the heart of a community.
Back to Feb. 13. Principal Charles Stevens had emailed “Families, Faculty, and Staff ” “to make you are of a safety concern that occurred today.” He explained the incident and how it was handled, pointing out that “This individual was calm, cooperative, and did not make any threats.” Stevens said an “alert staff member noticed a possible unauthorized visitor and immediately reported the concern to L-DHS administration.” A student had opened a locked door to allow the young man into the building. Please tell your children that they have a responsibility to keep their schools safe too. Anyway, Stevens had released a lengthy email informing parents and guardians. We encourage you to register for the parent portal and keep an eye out for what may be happening in your child’s school. We’ll all agree that their safety is the priority.
Wacky words can work wonders on the world By Laura McFarland Richmond Suburban News It’s time to flex my nerd muscles again. I have talked in the past about many of the reasons I am a nerd and the fact that I own all of them. One of my favorites is my love of the idiosyncrasies of the English language and
how absolutely discombobulating it can be at times. Last week, I was minding my own business scrolling Facebook when I came across a great post about “some of the best words literally ever.” I didn’t want to be persnickety by questioning the poppycock that would invoke such over-exaggerated phrasing and
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risk causing a kerfuffle. I will instead embrace the spirit of joy inspired by the nincompoop who wrote it and get up to some literary shenanigans that will leave some people gobsmacked with my flibbertigibbet ways. I won’t lollygag around – let’s dive right in. I am a bit flummoxed as to why silly things like this bring me so much
happiness. I will say that when I was a young whippersnapper, I loved reading those thingamajigs with all the words above all else. (I probably mention this fact every time I write a column about Powhatan County Public Library’s awesome summer reading program, and, if I am being honest, it see WACKY, pg. 8
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Trump should be remembered for successes In 2016, I was slow to jump aboard the Donald Trump train. Marco Rubio was my candidate for that primary. I always was going to vote for the Republican nominee, especially with the Antonin Scalia vacancy. It wasn’t until Trump chose Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate that I decided to also campaign for him. My heart really got in the Trump campaign when Hillary Clinton called Trump supporters “deplorable”. I admit to being incorrigible. In the first months of his presidency, there were some cringeworthy moments. It took a year for President Trump to start rolling up victories (federal judicial appointments, tax cuts, regulatory reform) but once he got started America got stronger at home and abroad. In spite of all this, there are some that selfishly put their feelings about President Trump’s personality ahead of his accomplishments for the country. This is not a vote on who we are inviting over next Thanksgiving. Even if this new economy does not help everybody, should we go back to the bad old days where 1% growth rates were dismissed as the new normal? Should we go back to fighting like a schoolyard bully for the right to project weakness on the world stage? Should “Uncle Sam” go back to being “Uncle Sucker” on trade deals? It is one thing for true-believing liberals to disagree with Republican philosophy. However, for those who believe we’re better off now than four years ago, but still want to vote based on hurt feelings, I have to say I’m sorry, but your feelings aren’t hiring. Nat Atkins Mechanicsville
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The Doswell Ruritan Club will sponsor a Spaghetti Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The meal includes: homemade meat or veggie sauce, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert, and beverages. Take-outs will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for children ages 4 to 10. Proceeds from this event help fund the club’s scholarship program.
The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be 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. Cost is $45 per person until March 1, after which the cost is $50 per person. For invitations, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.
“The last” of the current series of Community Salt Fish Breakfasts will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 (ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge.). The breakfast buffet includes: salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, corn cakes, hash browns, grits, apples, waffles, and beverage. This benefits (1) Heart Havens, “a non-profit,” providing residential support to adults with a developmental disability, where residents are empowered to discover what they love and to pursue their dreams, hopes, and passions [Homes are in Richmond, Stuarts Draft, Lynchburg, Virginia Beach, and Ashland (The Tate Home)] and (2) the church’s Men’s Ministry-programs and missions.
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 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 recov-
ering 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 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Roy Minnix, senior pastor, and Nycholas Greig, associate pastor. For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
Sundays Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.
Tuesdays A Commanders Coffee is held from 10 a.m. to about 11 a.m. at the Beaverdam Post at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in
Beaverdam. Members discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. Eugene Truitt is the Post commander. He can be contacted at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone
who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
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 see CALENDAR, pg. 16
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Sponsorship opportunities for Hanover County’s 300th birthday celebration will range from $500 to $7,500. Sponsors can donate cash or in-kind services for the celebration generally in various categories. Categories include “Celebration Sponsor” of $500; “Hanover’s Heritage” of $1,000; “Henry Clay” of $2,500; and “Patrick Henry” of $5,000. You also can sponsor specific items that are associated with the celebration. These specific items
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along Sliding Hill and Ashcake Roads. “My goal is to get this into the decision-makers hands,” Abbott said, making his motion to recommend approval. “They will have more time to deal with it. If we defer it, it cuts their time.” The recommendation followed a public hearing that featured a long list of speakers, almost all of them objecting to the project and citing a myriad of concerns regarding the project. Prior to the public hearing, Andy Condlin, an attorney representing Wegmans, provided a brief overview of Wegmans’ plans and noted distinctions of the new proffers versus the 1995 version. Subject to the original proffers, a 2.2 million-squarefoot facility is allowed while Wegmans is proposing a 1.6 million-square-foot facility at build-out. He also addressed a major sticking point for area residents, namely the increase in traffic, and said, while the 1995 zoning would allow up to 19,000 vehicles a day, initial traffic studies indicated
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include a commemorative video, a commemorative program, historical displays, lamp post banners, historical reenactors and “birthday cake” or cupcakes. A sponsorship guide with all prices and payment options is available on the Hanover County Parks & Recreation webpage. You can access the link directly at www.hanovercounty. gov/300CelebrationSponsor Sponsors will receive: Prominent placement of logo on general collateral for the Hanover 300th Celebration, and on any signature event signage, advertisements, online and social
media; Recognition on or near the designated asset; On-site promotional opportunities at signature events. For more information on the county’s 300th birthday celebration, visit the 300th birthday page on the county website at www.hanovercounty.gov/2020-Celebration. You also can email hanover300@hanovercounty.gov or call the County Administrator’s office at 804365-6005. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Wegmans will only generator an increase of about 3,100, or 275 trips at peak hours, including 20 to 40 additional trucks. “This site was chosen because of its proximity to existing and planned new stores; and because of its proximity to I-95, its size and the availability of workforce in Hanover County,” Condlin said. “I think it’s important to point out that we are not asking for a rezoning — the property is already zoned M-2. This exact facility could go on this property today without a single change in any of the proffers. However, it is appropriate to consider an adjustment of the proffers if we can make the site function better and more efficiently . . . if, at the same time, we have additional protections to make it better for the county, and better for the surrounding residents,” Condlin said. Most speakers during the public hearing did not see it that way. “We moved to Hanover County several years ago for the rural character of the area, the peace and quiet, and dark night skies and views across our farm,” said Kathy Woodcock who lives on Ashcake Road across from the
proposed project. “We have many concerns about the Wegmans’ project, which threatens to destroy the reason we came here and so many others have chosen to live here,” she continued. Woodcock said the proposed 50-foot buffer on Ashcake Road would not adequately shield her neighborhood from noise. “We propose a 150-foot buffer, a concrete wall or a berm,” Woodcock said. Weedon Cloe also described the buffers as “insufficient.” Chris French addressed archaeological concerns, including the possibility of unmarked graves on the property, as well as other historic resources. While three surveys have been completed, French said those queries were not designed to detect human remains and more extensive examination is required. Fox Head resident Anita Philp expressed concerns regarding well water in the area and the possibility of pollution from the developed site among other concerns. She encouraged officials to maintain the 1995 proffers. “The 1995 proffers were put in place to keep this prop-
erty from becoming what Wegmans would like to do: turning it to a crazy trucks in/ trucks out 365 day . . . .operation,” Philp said. Deacon Kenneth Spurlock of the Brown Grove Baptist Church asked the concerns of his community be heard. Noting the numerous accidents that ended near or in his church lot, he cautioned the hazards of Ashcake Road and its rural nature. “It’s a road that is very dangerous,” Spurlock said. “We ask that Wegmans seriously consider the concerns that we have and this community behind me this evening.” Other speakers voiced concerns about the large number of children in the affected areas, the effects of passing trucks in front of Pearson’s Corner Elementary School, and how increased traffic could affect the community interconnectivity of the surrounding neighborhoods. Wegmans has maintained trucks will only be able to enter the facility via the Sliding Hill Road entrance. Chickahominy commissioner Steven Hadra addressed that issue and others as he voiced a list of questions regarding the project.
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will likely come up again.) My mom says as soon as I started to read – probably around kindergarten age – it was my preferred way to spend my time. I shared a room with my two older sisters, so I was used
to noise. But if all of that sister brouhaha got to be too much, I would escape to a hallway to read with the gerbils we owned (this is something I actually heard from my mom and do not remember) or head to the couch in the living room if the doohickey wasn’t on too loud.
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isms lay tens of degrees below zenith. Gemini is high (about 70 degrees) to the southwest, marked by the “twins” Castor and Pollux. Below Gemini we bid farewell to Orion and all the familiar bright stars in that constellation and those around it. To the south-southeast
It helped that I had a number of people in my immediate family who loved reading those whatchamacallits as much as I did. Mom read us stories and Bible stories every night, and my maternal grandmother was a voracious reader. Mom said I would come see WACKY, pg. 16
we find the sickle shape of Leo, with bright blue Regulus. Ursa Major (including the Big Dipper asterism) is high to the northeast, and Capella marks the constellation Auriga to the northwest. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.
“Is it reasonable to ask the applicant to require drivers to use the I-95 Sliding Hill exit and Sliding Hill Entrance every single time?” Hadra asked. “Do those drivers know they must go up Sliding Hill?” Chairman Abbott voiced questions regarding increased buffers, the possibility of prohibiting through truck traffic on some of the roads that could be used by drivers headed to the facility, the adequacy of the right and turn lanes to accommodate possible backups, and if Wegmans could provide a community hotline that community members could access. “I know people don’t believe this, but they really are looking to be a good neighbor,” Condlin said. “They want to accommodate where they can. Forget the proffers, forget everything else, what can we do to make this a better situation for everybody. They really believe that they can be a good neighbor. People won’t even know that they are there.” Wegmans has proffered a $500,000 payment for road improvements that could include a signal light or road improvements on Sliding Hill Road. Although the request involved changes to specific
proffers, the height of the light poles in the parking lot and fencing, Condlin told commission members he was aware of other concerns expressed at the meeting. “We have 30 days before the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors,” Condlin said. “We are willing to work with you. These are things we can work on for the 30 days.” Mechanicsville commissioner Randy Whittaker pointed out a possible benefit of the new distribution center and the potential impact on local growers. He noted that one major producer in the county currently sells to Wegmans, but is limited by the distance to the current warehouse facilities. He said the new distribution center would open opportunities for local producers to sell their products to Wegmans. “A lot of farmers are hoping that if Wegmans comes here, they will get do a lot of business with them in this county. I think that’s a little piece of the puzzle we are missing,” Whittaker said. The application now proceeds to the board of supervisors for its consideration in March.
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Aldridge wins fourth state championship Altee’s Buchanan wins third title By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News LEESBURG – When Saturday came, one thousand and ninety-nine days had passed since Andy Aldridge, who was then a freshman, stood victorious as a state champion for the first time after taking the lead in the final 2 seconds to defeat Mountain View’s Rodrigo Silva. “After I won my first, that’s probably the hardest one right there,” he said. “[You’re a] freshman coming in, you’re the underdog, no one thinks you’re going to win. And I just had to overcome that, and after that, I gained a bunch of confidence.” That was the start of a journey that would carry him to two more state titles across his sophomore and junior seasons and set up a shot at history for the senior on a fateful Saturday at Tuscarora High School. He took that shot, racking up seven takedowns and adding a near-fall and escape to
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Lee-Davis senior Andy Aldridge dominates Hanover’s Aden Halsey in the VHSL Class 4 220-pound state title match Saturday.
rout Hanover High School’s Aden Halsey in the 220-pound Class 4 state wrestling final and become the first four-time state wrestling champion from Lee-Davis High School and Hanover County.
He’s been eyeing that achievement since he was about 7 years old, when Hopewell’s Cody Allala walked into the youth wrestling gym and was announced as a four-time state champion.
“I was like…I want to win four state titles,” Aldridge said. He left little doubt as to his end destination with his performance in this weekend’s tournament. Aldridge advanced to the state quarterfinals on a for-
feit by John Handley’s Rodd’ney Davenport, then pinned E.C. Glass’s Devin Bailey in 1:22 before racking up 20 points in 2:30 to defeat Fauquier’s Thomas Heisler in the semifinals by a 20-5 tech fall.
His 42-0 senior season marked his first undefeated year. “You can’t take days off,” Aldridge said. “You can’t go home [and say] ‘I’m not going to wrestle today, I’m not going to work out today.’ You’ve got to go out there and grind every day. You’ve got to have the mentality to get better every day.” Aldridge said that, without his family, his Lee-Davis wrestling coaches, his wrestling partner Grant Sulser and his Hawkeye Wrestling Club, he wouldn’t be where he is today. Halsey, a junior, reached the 220 final by pinning Kettle Run’s Jacob Wirick in 3:45 in the first round, edging past Churchland’s Charles Grant 5-3 in overtime in the quarterfinals and routing Salem’s Cameron Martindale in a 13-2 major decision in the semifinals. Hanover High School senior Josh Epperly, wrestling at 170 pounds, lost to Courtland’s Cris Reynoso in a 9-3 decision. Epperly reached the final by defeating Loudoun County’s Josh Pettiford 8-6 in overtime in the first round, pinning Warwick’s Staley Hampton in 59 seconds in the quarterfinals and beating Liberty’s Royce Hall in a 7-4 decision in the semifinals. Epperly’s teammate, senior Elijah Hunter (182), bounced see ALDRIDGE, pg. 12
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Yellow Jacket men clinch ODAC season title Stumble at Guilford spoils perfect league record By Rob Witham for Ashland-Hanover Local
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Randolph-Macon guard Buzz Anthony (5) crashes through a gap in the Hampden-Sydney defense in the Yellow Jackets’ 84-58 Old Dominion Athletic Conference victory over visiting Hampden-Sydney Wednesday. Anthony finished with a game-high 19 points.
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ASHLAND – It’s always a great feeling to defeat your archrival. And, while Randolph-Macon’s 84-58 triumph Wednesday night over Hampden-Sydney was important, there are much loftier, and attainable, goals on the horizon for the Yellow Jackets. But first things first. Randolph-Macon stormed out of the locker room and seized control of the game. Buzz Anthony scored five points in the first 56 seconds. Corey Bays nailed a 3-pointer standing beside the Tiger bench. Just 6:08 into the contest, the Yellow Jackets led 20-6, and it didn’t seem that close. Hampden-Sydney put together a 9-0 run late in the first half that finally got the deficit into single digits at 37-29. Later, down 45-37, the Tigers watched as Ian Robertson and Anthony hit jumpers in the final seconds to give RandolphMacon a 12-point lead at intermission. The first points of the second half became a microcosm of both the play of Anthony, and the overall Yellow Jacket performance on this night at Crenshaw. Anthony had driven to the paint, quickly surrounded by Tiger defenders. He bobbed and weaved his body and the ball, searching for a teammate, until he had loosened the defense enough to where he deftly found an angle,
and sent the basketball off the glass and into the basket. The rest of the evening, it didn’t matter what the Tigers tried. The Yellow Jackets always had an answer. RandolphMacon shot 50% from beyond the arc, raining 15 3s overall, as both Bays and Terry Woods hit four. In a game where there were only 11 free throws total, Randolph-Macon made good on 5 of their 6 opportunities. The Yellow Jackets dished 25 assists and committed just five turnovers. Anthony led with 19 points, Bays and Woods had 12, while Miles Mallory continued his impressive freshman season with nine points, six rebounds, three assists and a pair of steals. The Yellow Jackets are showing they can win offensively in several different ways. But their hallmark is, and must be if they hope to play deep into March, defense. “It’s a tribute to good players that are versatile, that aren’t just one-trick ponies. That’s what I love about this group,” Randolph-Macon head coach Josh Merkel said when asked about the offensive diversity. “But also, there’s a buy in, to say, yes, this might be the best way to attack this game.” “We trust in our coaches, trust in each other,” Anthony said. “Don’t do anything crazy because it’s a big game. Stay with what we’ve been doing all year, and the result will take care of itself.” The regular season did not end the way the Yellow Jackets would have hoped, as another trip to Greensboro, North Carolina, to Guilford College resulted in yet another defeat by the Quakers. Saturday’s 63-54 loss prevented RandolphMacon from posting their first unbeaten regular season see CLINCH, pg. 11
Randolph-Macon seniors deliver on their night By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND — RandolphMacon’s seniors had plenty to celebrate when they hosted Shenandoah in an Old Dominion Athletic Conference women’s basketball contest Tuesday. First, it was Senior Night for center Kelly Williams, forward Charlotte Woods and guard Michael Ross. Second, it was head coach Carroll LaHaye’s birthday. All four ended the evening wtih a pleasant parting gift: a 73-51 win over the visiting Hornets and a solid claim for fourth seed in the upcoming ODAC tournament. To top it off, the three seniors had excellent nights. Williams led with a game-high 20 points, Ross scored 14 and Woods nine. Williams also had eight rebounds and Ross five assists. “I’m really pleased that their final game in Crenshaw was one that everybody got excited about,” said LaHaye. “Everybody knew the value of
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in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference since 2015. But, with back-to-back 15-1 campaigns, the now four-time defending regular season champions turn their focus to a prize that no one on the roster has yet to attain: The ODAC tournament championship. With that moniker comes the automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Division III championship tournament. “We’ve got some unfinished business,” Anthony said. “We’ve practiced cutting down the nets as regular season champs, but
the game. I just thought it was a great team effort all the way around.” There was plenty of help among the younger members of the team. Sophomore Cheridan Hatfield scored 13 points , with seven assists and five steals. Junior Becca Arrington had nine points, a game-high nine rebounds and four steals. By the time the 40 minutes were over, all but two Yellow Jackets had scored. The performance Tuesday was quite a turnaround from the inconsistency displayed by the team early in the season. “I think they’re quite focused,” LaHaye said. “I think they finally have caught on that there’s a little sense of urgency with our seniors as well. They realize that the inconsistency of the season is about to be over, but we can end up with a little consistency and even a championship if we do what we’re capable of doing. I think that they’re very motivated and very focused at this point.” Dave Lawrence can be Dave Lawrence/The Local reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Randolph-Macon senior center Kelly Williams (50) plows through the Shenandoah defense in the Yellow Jackets’ 73-51 Old Dominion Athletic Conference win over the visiting Hornets in Crenshaw Gymnasium Tuesday. cal.com.
we haven’t done it in Salem. So every day, we’re still preaching, win a loose ball, win a drill.” As competitive as Anthony is, after making just 1 of 8 shots and scoring only four points in the Guilford loss, you’ll likely find him at Crenshaw this week, putting up shot after shot, with he and his teammates laser focused on finally hoisting an ODAC Championship trophy come Sunday. Their journey begins Friday when they will face either No. 8 Hampden-Sydney or No. 9 Bridgewater in a quarterfinal at 1 p.m. at the Salem Civic Center. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.
R-MC baseball rolls out to strong start By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND — RandolphMacon has a lot of seniors, and they have ambitious goals on their mind, like winning the ODAC tournament and returning to the NCAA Division III World Series. With a 7-1 start — and wins frequently characterized by an impressive display of offense — the Yellow Jackets appear wellplaced to achieve those goals. Saturday, they hosted Alvernia in a double header and walloped the Golden Wolves
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Randolph-Macon outfielder Cameron Wheeler (21) grounds out but advances runners in the Yellow Jackets’ 17-0 drubbing of visiting Alvernia in the nightcap of a doubleheader Saturday.
11-4 and 17-0. They followed that up with a 10-6 win over Penn State-Harrisburg Sunday. Their only loss was to Courtland in a 10-inning game
on Feb. 16. “I’ll take 7-1 knowing the schedule we had, with our only loss coming to a team like Courtland — even though we
probably could have won that game had we been a little cleaner,” said Randolph-Macon head baseball coach Ray Hedrick. “The thing we’ve got, is we’ve got a bunch of seniors, so I’d want to say I wouldn’t expect anything less. ... “They’ve been and they’ve played in this lineup for multiple years. ... They’ve all played on a World Series team. They’ve all played at the highest level and been competitive at the highest level.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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Atlee, Hanover earn top 10 finishes in states By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND — Atlee’s boys and girls swim teams and Hanover’s boys earned top10 finishes in their respective Virginia High School League state championships this weekend. Atlee traveled to George Mason University’s Jim McKay Natatorium in Fairfax Friday night in the Class 5 swim and dive championships; while Hanover, Lee-Davis and Patrick Henry went Southside to SwimRVA for the Class 4 championships Saturday. In the Class 5 meet, Atlee’s girls finished fifth — behind Mills Godwin, Douglas Freeman, Deep Run and Clover Hill. The Raider boys finished seventh — behind Douglas Freeman, Mills Godwin, Midlothian, J.R. Tucker, Deep Run and Matoaca. The Atlee girls were paced by a number of second-place finishes: Maggie Ivie in the 100yard freestyle, Emily Devlin in
Marks finished fourth in the boys 200-yard freestyle, with Hanover’s Luke Daley sixth. Hanover’s Ben Gordon finished fifth in the 200 individual medley. Marks claimed a sixth-place finish for the Confederates in the 100 freestyle. The Hanover boys 200 freestyle relay team of Ben Schoenwiesner, Alex DeStephanis, Daley and Jack Hufner finished fourth. Hufner finished third in the 100 backstroke for Hanover, with Daley not far behind at fifth. Patrick Henry’s Paul Datovech was ninth. Logan Deal brought LeeDavis a fourth-place finish in the boys 100 breaststroke. His teammate, Katelyn Vieni, finished seventh in the girls 100 Dave Lawrence/The Local breaststroke. Patrick Henry jurnior swimmer Paul Datovech swims to a 12th-place finish in the boys 100-yard butterfly in the Virginia High Hanover’s boys 400 freestyle School League Class 4 swimming and diving championships at SwimRVA Saturday. relay team of Schoenwiesner, ships, Hanover’s boys finished 12th and Patrick Henry’s boys Gordon, Daley and Hufner finthe 100 breaststroke, and the 100 backstroke. ished fourth. Lee-Davis’ team Brock Rempe led the Raider seventh behind Blacksburg, 18th. Raiders’ 200 freestyle relay team Hanover’s girls finished 20th of Marks, Kyle Anderson, Alex of Meredith Boggess, Molly boys with a second-place finish Salem, Monacan, Jamestown, Pruemer and Connor Sauls finJefferson Forest and Grafton. and Lee-Davis 22nd. Ivie, Alison Harvey and Maggie in the 100 breaststroke. Lee-Davis senior Collin ished seventh. In the Class 4 champion- The Lee-Davis boys finished Ivie. Harvey finished fifth in the
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back from a 6-4 loss by decision to eventual state champion Sam Fisher of Fauquier in the semifinals to win third place with a pin of Warwick’s Marlen Wilson in 3:53 in the consolation semifinals and a 5-1 win by decision over Powhatan’s Hayden Fitzsimmons in the third place match. Before facing Fisher in the semifinals, Hunter secured wins by decision over Loudoun Valley’s Andrew Gingras (8-3) in the first round and Jamestown’s Kenneth James (8-4) in the quarterfinals. Hanover High School senior Will Gaugler (132) won fifth
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Lee-Davis senior Andy Aldridge earned a state championship ring for his pinkie after claiming his fourth state championship.
place by a 22-7 tech fall over Powhatan’s Gavin Timmons. Gaugler made it to the semifinals with wins over Grafton’s Alex Sorensen by injury
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default in the first round and Dominion’s Logan Jones by an 8-2 decision in the quarterfinals. Gaugler took setbacks to eventual state champion,
Liberty’s Colin Dupill, by a 20-4 tech fall in the semifinals and to third-place winner, John Handley’s Macalister Gordon, by a narrow 3-2 decision in the consolation semifinals. Fauquier won the Class 4 team state championship with 170.5 points ahead of runnerup Great Bridge (164) and third-place finisher Liberty (139). Hanover was sixth (70.5) and Powhatan came in seventh (69). Buchanan wins for Atlee ASHBURN – Atlee senior Evan Buchanan led the Raiders to fifth place in the VHSL Class 5 wrestling championships with his third-straight state championship Saturday.
Buchanan won the 132pound championship with a 15-2 major decision over Norview’s John Stuart. He began the weekend Friday by pinning Green Run’s Christopher Motley in 1:11 in the first round and North Stafford’s Kyle Deguzman in 3:10 in the quarterfinals. Buchanan advanced to the final with a 7-1 decision over Frank Cox’s Austin Manning. A number of Raiders joined Buchanan on the award podium throughout the day Saturday. William Harris placed third in the 145-pound division. James Hayne and Alex Frowert placed fourth in the 113-pound and 138-pound divisions, respectively. And Mateo Duarte (106
pounds) and Daniel Martinez (182 pounds) placed sixth. King William finishes 15th SALEM – Romeo White led King William to a 15thplace finish in the VHSL Class 2 wrestling championships with a third-place finish at Salem Civic Center Saturday. Rudy Downey finished fourth for the Cavaliers in the 113-pound division and Austin Weeks was fourth at 132. Mechanicsville Local sports editor Dave Lawrence contributed to this report. Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today and Goochland Gazette. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.
Registration open for K9 Heroes Day, Pooch Pursuit 5K/2K MECHANICSVILLE -Hanover County Parks and Recreation invites runners, joggers and walkers, with and without their canine companions, to register for the Pooch Pursuit 5K-2K on Saturday, April 18, starting at 9:30 a.m., at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15, but don’t delay as the first 100 registered participants will receive a t-shirt and pet friendly goodie bag. Registration fees are $30 for each 5K runner/walker and $15 for each 2K jogger/walker. Runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to participate with their canine companion at no additional cost. Preregistration is required and
can be done online by visiting www.hanoverparksrec.com. Awards will be presented to 5K runners in overall team (runner and canine) and individual (runner only) and age categories. Everyone, including runners, joggers and walkers are encouraged to stay for this special event honoring our K9 heroes and companions. The event will highlight a variety of pet-friendly vendors, amazing demonstrations and K9 Fun Zone filled with activities and games. K9 Heroes Day, featuring Pooch Pursuit 5K-2K will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pole Green Park. The event is free to attend and is family friendly. All dogs must remain on a secure lease and have current
license and rabies vaccination. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation, at 804-365-7150 or parksandrec@hanovercounty.
gov. Information submitted by Photos submitted by Marcy G. Durrer Marcy G. Durrer, recreation A dog takes part in the Pooch Pursuit in the photo at left. program director, Hanover Above, one of the vendor booths is shown, as well as the logo for the event on April 18 at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. County Parks and Recreation.
Finding Value in Your Prime Active Aging Event set in April HANOVER -- Hanover’s 5th Annual “Finding Value in Your Prime”, Hanover’s Active Aging Event, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church at 8016 Atlee Rd. This is Hanover’s largest resource collaboration for seniors and is offered by the Hanover Council on Aging, Hanover County Sheriff 's Office, AARP, Ashland Police Department, Hanover Triad, and Hanover County Parks
Training classes for CERT to be held in March, April at Ashland Fire Station
and Recreation. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 9. The event is free to attend. Participants will enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch, as well as presentations to promote active lifestyles and positive aging. Meet representatives of services and resources available to older adults, and enjoy activities and door prizes. Want to find value in your prime collectables or treasured heirlooms? Again this year,
appraisers will be offering free appraisals of small table top sized items or jewelry. There will be a limit of two items per senior attendee. As an element of this year’s “Finding Value in Your Prime” Active Aging Event, the organizing committee would like your help to invite and recognize residents of Hanover County who are 90 years young or above, particularly 100 years … and above!! If you are 90 years and above, register by calling the
HANOVER -- Are you prepared for an emergency? Would you like to learn how to help your family and neighbors if one occurs? Then you are invited to become a member of Hanover County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). In the months of March and April,
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Registration is underway for the 5th Annual “Finding Value in Your Prime” event, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church.
Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300. Interested individuals also may register by visiting www. hanoverparksrec.com and typing “Finding Value” into the
Basic CERT classes will be held at the Ashland Fire Station, located at 501 Archie Cannon Drive in Ashland. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Topics will include emergency pre-
Filter box on the left. Select “Event Attendee” and follow the website’s directions from there. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register by Thursday, April 9.
paredness, basic first aid, fire extinguisher usage, search and rescue, terrorism, and incident command structure. The classes will be taught by FEMA-certified CERT members. In order to graduate, attendance will be required for each class. If you would like to participate,
For more information, contact Hanover County Community Resources at 804365-4300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
email your contact information (name, cell phone number, and email address) to HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. The deadline to sign up is March 11. As always, the training is free! Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Yields Manila hemp 6. A type of gin 10. Japanese ankle sock 14. Swiss city 15. Applied to 17. Achievements 19. Japanese title 20. Possesses 21. Belgian city 22. Child 23. Great delight 24. Petty quarrel 26. Gathered 29. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 31. Path 32. Legendary hoops coach Riley 34. A citizen of Denmark 35. Flat 37. Upper-class young women 38. Payment (abbr.) 39. Distort 40. Affirmative! (slang) 41. One who has a child 43. Without 45. Workplace safety agency 46. Political action committee 47. Period of plant and
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animal life 49. Swiss river 50. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.) 53. State of being kept secret 57. Hobbies 58. One-time Korean ruler 59. Sudden attack 60. Born of 61. Assists CLUES DOWN 1. Ancient Greek sophist 2. Famed composer 3. Spore-bearing fungi cells 4. Chief executive officer 5. Defunct Syrian political party 6. Thin wood 7. Polynesian garlands 8. Fluid replacement (abbr.) 9. Flammable hydrocarbon gas 10. Multi-leveled 11. Influential diarist 12. Gambles 13. Many subconsciousnesses 16. Current unit 18. Illumination unit 22. Tantalum
23. Steps leading down to a river 24. Kids love him 25. Before 27. Fencing swords 28. Mountain range in China 29. Payroll company 30. A way to pack together 31. Business designation 33. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (abbr.) 35. Forage fish 36. Greek temple pillars 37. Internet mgmt. company 39. Rouse oneself 42. In a way, covered 43. Elaborate silk garment 44. Cooling unit 46. Riley and O’Brien are two 47. __ fide: genuine 48. Ancient Incan sun god 49. Poker stake 50. Trigonometric function 51. Interesting tidbit 52. Adieus 53. U.S. Treasury position 54. Midway between east and southeast 55. Doctors’ group 56. Women’s __ movement
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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, change is in the air and you are excited about all the new prospects that lie ahead. The most difficult decisions will be centered on what you’re going to do. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Nurturing is a part of your nature, Gemini. This week you may discover you are spending a lot of time lavishing attention on others at your expense. Find a healthy balance.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your social and business calendar is full for the next several weeks. Even though you enjoy being busy, you may need a break to avoid burnout.
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 You may receive a few offers this week that seem too good to be true, Libra. Trust your instincts as you navigate through all of these opportunities to find the best options.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Changes that you have been hoping will occur will finally see the light of day, Capricorn. The effects will be subtle at first and then build as they go.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 It will be another fortuitous week for your finances, Leo. All of your financial ducks are in a row, and you can take some time off from micromanaging your accounts.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, over the course of the next few days you’ll get an idea of how many people rely on you. When you are out of commission, things may come to a halt.
AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, now is your opportunity to take care of yourself. You have been freed of some responsibilities and are able to focus on small changes that can add up to something big.
VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may want to show others a new side of you over the course of the next few days. You’re often conservative, but you might want to let loose a little bit and be adventurous.
SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 People are drawn to your warmth and good nature, Sagittarius. That is why you are never short on friends or left with nothing to do. This week is no different.
PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when things get a tad stressful this week, remember that physical activity can calm you down. Take a walk or hit the gym.
THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS
ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Hobbies can be a great distraction from your responsibilities, Aries. But this week you need to get back to business, or you may fall behind.
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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 17th day of March 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:
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-02 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE III, “HOMESTAY REGULATIONS,” TO CHAPTER 20, “HOTELS, MOTELS & SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENTS” TO REGULATE SHORT-TERM RENTALS SUCH AS AIRBNB & REQUIRE THAT SHORT-TERM RENTALS REGISTER WITH THE TOWN OF ASHLAND AND PAY AN ANNUAL $25.00 REGISTRATION FEE. A copy of Ordinance No. 2020-02 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 7989219, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Bernadette Cornelius via e-mail at planning@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail to Clerk of Planning Commission, Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made.
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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, March 10, 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: VAR2020-00002, HERMAN H. HARRIS, JR., Request a Variance from Section 26-40. 1 (d) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the AR6, Agricultural Residential District, when located on a 50 foot right-of-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of 60 feet. The request is for a 55.8 foot front yard Variance, which would allow a front yard setback of 4.2 feet. The subject property is GPIN 7821-99-5265, consisting of approximately 4.97 acres, and located on the south line of Greenwood Church Road (State Route 657) approximately 1,800 feet east of its intersection with Lone Oak Road (State Route 775) (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna 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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Sheehy Ford donates $7,500 to ACES, Circles Ashland, YMCA Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Sheehy Ford of Ashland recently donated $7,500 to three local charities as part of Sheehy Auto Stores’ annual Giving Program for 2019, whereby $135,000 was given to charities throughout communities in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Richmond,
Virginia. ACES, Circles Ashland, and Patrick Henry YMCA each received $2,500. ACES provides a variety of emergency services to residents of Hanover County in coordination with local organizations. The mission of Circles Ashland is to address poverty by increasing the capacity of communities through organizing, case management, grassroots leadership, financial literacy, mentor-
ing, peer-to-peer counseling and learning, and child/youth development. From swim lessons to after school care, the Patrick Henry YMCA, a non-profit organization open to all, is committed to building each person’s spirit, mind and body.
Sheehy Auto Stores Inc. Sheehy Auto Stores is the 32nd largest dealer group in the country and serves customers
throughout the Mid-Atlantic. A family-owned business, which began as one Ford store in 1966 in Marlow Heights, Maryland, the company has grown to more than $1.6 billion in sales with more than 45,000 new and used vehicles sold each year. The company is recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction, retention, and community involvement. For more information, visit www.sheehy.com.
Hidden in Plain Sight to be held tomorrow HCPS issues residency policy reminder ROCKVILLE -- Hidden in Plain Sight, a free community event presented by Teens Care Too, Hanover Cares, Hanover County Public Schools, Hanover Sheriff's Office, and Hanover Community Services, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Rd. in Rockville. The purpose of the program is to help educate parents on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. A replica of a teenager’s bedroom will be on display for participants to browse and observe, becoming familiar with where and how teens might hide drugs or paraphernalia. Seemingly inno-
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home from the school library with plenty of whatnots to devour, and she kept a steady supply at home as well as visiting the public library, so there was never a lack of choice. But if we are talking about language and how it makes us feel, I wouldn’t just talk about books. My family could be colorful
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Hanover Community Services located at 12300 Washington Highway in Ashland.
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cent items commonly used by youth could actually indicate a substance abuse problem. Would you be able to recognize signs of substance use and effectively intervene? Do you know what a lottery ticket is used for, or what about a mason jar or a dryer sheet? Don’t know the answer to these questions? Then this event is for you. It will allow you to be more knowledgeable and proactive in helping a young person who might be using
drugs, but also prevent youth from even starting. Because of the sensitive nature of Hidden in Plain Sight, it is not recommended for children. There is no cost to attend the event, however pre-registration is required. To register, visit https:// tinyurl.com/HIPS0227 to register. For questions or more information, contact Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares at 804-5646119 or info@hanover-cares. org. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
at times, so that meant I grew up with a variety of influences on my language skills. Either because of impatience or genuine forgetfulness (or maybe replacing a lifetime of cuss words after he became a Christian), my grandfather would constantly point at things and tell you to bring him the whatsit. And if you did not know immediately which object he was referencing, he would become flabbergasted
and look at you like you were a dingleberry. Then there was the simple pleasure of growing up in Texas and all the color that brings to your vocabulary. If you broke something, Mom wasn’t livid, she was madder than a wet hen and likely to have a conniption fit. Added to that, my maternal grandmother grew up in Missouri near the Ozarks, and
the colloquialisms she introduced to the family were their own brand of special. I honestly couldn’t think of any that I felt were suitable to share here, but, just know, they were absurd and usually mildly inappropriate. If you have made it this far and enjoyed the gobbledygook that peppered the above, thank you for your forbearance. I don’t want people to feel bamboozled if a cattywampus word
they are particular to wasn’t used in this column, which is really just a load of codswallop. But if you have enjoyed this malarkey today, think about working a few of these words into your vocabulary in the coming days and see if you don’t bring a smile to someone’s face, too. Just a warning: it won’t be easy. Why just to use all of the words in that Facebook post, I
found myself coming up with an absurd scenario involving a hypothetical German grandmother who liked to keep us on tenterhooks waiting for the pumpernickel baking in the oven while she canoodled on the couch with her beau. Now if you will excuse me, I think it’s time for me to skedaddle. Laura McFarland is editor of Powhatan Today.
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.
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.
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.
IF YOU GO . . . 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 Berea Baptist Church 15475 Ashland Rd. Ashland
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The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the
ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools has released reminders about what qualifies for residency for students in the division. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, asked, “Have you moved or changed your address recently? Hanover County Public Schools would like to remind you of our residency requirements and policy.” “If a change in the bona fide legal residence occurs, it is the responsibility of the parent(s)/ legal guardian(s) to notify the school immediately. Parents/legal guardians should provide the schools in which their children attend three proofs of residency upon a change of address,” he added. Proof of residence shall include: One of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: a sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser), a deed, a current mortgage statement from the
lender, or a signed, current lease; and Two of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name, physical mailing address, and service address: a current bill for land-line telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service; a voter registration card; a current automobile registration card; a W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year; a combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes paid within the current year; bank statements, medical bills, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months. The school division will accept only original documents for proof of residence. Copies of all documents presented for proof of residence will be retained in the student’s cumulative file as part of the student’s enrollment documentation. For more information, contact your child’s school registrar.
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