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Board accepts six nominations for school board seats in Cold Harbor and South Anna

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Stacie Taylor named Teacher of the Year

Ashland Train Day to become a spring event on April 30, 2022 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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SHLAND -Downtown Ashland Association announces the next Ashland Train Day will be held on April 30, 2022. The beloved street festival and celebration of trains will become a spring event, to be hosted the last weekend in April annually.

“We look forward to continuing Ashland Train Day’s long history of family-friendly fun in Downtown Ashland,” said Executive Director Maggie Longest. “By moving the event away from the busy holiday season and into the spring, we hope even more families and train lovers will come to Ashland and join the celebration.” In 2019, the 17th annual celebration of Ashland’s love

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Luke Bartell, from Fredericksburg has a goal of becoming an Amtrak employee when he grows up. He was showing off his new toy train during 2019 Train Day in Ashland. see TRAIN, pg. 4

ASHLAND – Stacie Taylor, the Instructional Technology Resource Teacher at Bell Creek Middle School and the Hanover County Online School, has been selected as the 20202021 Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year. Taylor has served students in the county for 18 years, first as a history teacher and, since 2012, an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, collaboratively planning with teachers, creating engaging learning experiences for students, coteaching lessons, and working on division-wide projects, among other things. She will now comsee TEACHER, pg. 4

Community meetings to be held over six dates with town manager Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

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Stacie Taylor, the Instructional Technology Resource Teacher at Bell Creek Middle School and the Hanover County Online School, is the 2020-2021 Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

ASHLAND -Town Manager Josh Farrar will be hosting six community meetings this month to hear from residents. FARRAR “We will discuss town council elections, community health, Carter Park Pool, and any other town topic you have,” Farrar said. see MEETINGS, pg. 4

Senior Connections providing meals RSN writers/photographers win VPA awards with FeedMore through the pandemic By Dave Lawrence were announced last By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – For over a year, Senior Connections has been providing groceries to its senior sites and others in need. In Hanover County, groceries are available in Montpelier and Ashland. Emily Lee, the manager of the Shiloh Baptist Friendship Café, said

FeedMore partners with Senior Connections packing up and deliver ing food. Contributed photo

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Richmond Suburban News HANOVER – A trio of Richmond Suburban News writers and photographers, Joel Klein, Dave Lawrence and LAWRENCE Nick Vandeloecht, claimed six awards in the Virginia Press Association’s 2020 News & Advertising Contest, the results of which

week. Freelance photographer Joel Klein and sports editor Dave Lawrence combined for a one-two finish, respectively, in the Sports News VANDELOECHT KLEIN Photo category. Managing Editor Melody Kinser praised the three for their ongoing efforts see VPA, pg. 5

Board accepts six nominations for two school board seats Candidates vying for open seats in Cold Harbor & South Anna By Jim Ridolphi for Ashland-Hanover Local

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ANOVER— The Hanover County Board of Supervisors received six nominations for two soon-tobe open Hanover County School Board seats in the Cold Harbor and South Anna Districts at a public hearing last week. While 16-year school board veteran Norman Sulser is ending more than 40 years of public service with the county and did not seek reappointment, current South Anna school board representative Kelly Evko did submit her name for nomination and reappointment. She joins two other candidates, including Army veteran Bob May and financial specialist Aleisha Miles vying for the South Anna seat. Supervisor Sue Dibble will select one of those names for board consideration at the May 26 meeting. Three candidates were nominated for the Cold Harbor District seat, including two former teachers. Patrick Wells and Steven Ikenberry have years of experience in the classroom, while Sabrina Civils has been involved with school finance and management and cited that experience for consideration. Cold Harbor supervisor Michael Herzberg thanked Sulser for his many years of service and said he would be meeting with all three candidates prior to announcing his decision on May 26. “I want to thank Mr. Sulser for everything he has done, and thank Mary Wallace for all of her years of support,” Herzberg said. Once chairman Sean Davis, Henry District, gaveled to open the public hearing, Sulser offered his closing remarks and an endorsement for one of the candidates hoping to replace him. “It’s been a wonderful 16 years and it was an

honor and privilege to serve you and the citizens for those 16 years,” Sulser said. He told supervisors that he and his wife, Mary Wallace, decided that 24 years as a reserve deputy sheriff and 16 on the school board was enough. “That 40 years is a lot of service to Hanover County and we both agreed that I had done enough for Hanover County,” he continued. Regarding his replacement, Sulser endorsed Steve Ikenberry. “I taught for 12 years with Mr Ikenberry at Lee-Davis High School and I think he’d do an outstanding job,” he said. “I know we have a lot of good candidates here tonight, but that’s the person I’d like to endorse.” Ikenberry, a 1980 VMI graduate, Air Force veteran and former social studies teacher and coach at Lee-Davis, said he embraces the diversity of the public school system and pledged to embrace all kids if appointed to serve. “Public schools give us the diversity to look at our entire population, all representing Hanover County,” Ikenberry said. “I always tried to get the most I possibly could out of those kids. I’d ready to jump back in the system and move the ball forward for Hanover County.” Ikenberry spent 28 years at Lee-Davis teaching and coaching track and cross country. Patrick Wells also is a former HCPS teacher and the parent of two children who attend county schools. With 19 years of education experience in addition to his role as a parent, Wells told the supervisors that he has a unique perspective on vital issues facing the school system. “I am interested in using my experiences to help continue to make HCPS (Hanover County Public Schools) a great division to work in and send our children to,” he said during the public hearing. Sabrina Civils also is a candidate for the vacated Cold Harbor seat, and said her experience in school finance would be a valuable asset on the board. She also has served as past president of the Cold Harbor Elementary PTA and is the parent of children who attend Hanover County schools. Civils is currently finance director for Essex

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County Schools, and said her experience with opportunity to serve on your board and put my CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic knowledge to use.” Miles also cited her ability to probSecurity) funding as well as grant lem solve and an ability to reach youth applications are valuable assets dur“who have built up walls of self-proing this period tection.” An equal number of candidates Bob May also is vying for the vacatplaced their names in nomination ed seat, and has a recognizable voice in for the South Anna seat including the community. He’s the football and the incumbent. basketball announcer for RandolphKelly Evko was appointed by Macon College and Patrick Henry South Anna supervisor Sue Dibble High School home games. in January 2020, shortly before the He’s also an Army veteran with COVID-19 pandemic hit. 26 years of experience and has work She has more than 25 years of experience at the Pentagon. Since his sales, marketing and business develDIBBLE retirement, May said he has remained opment and is currently assisting active in his community through his with economic development in volunteer service that includes duties as a Little Petersburg. Following the emergency declaration, Evko League coach, responsibilities at his church and said the school board was faced with enormous efforts to assist the homeless. challenges and pressing decisions. “The enor“We chose to raise our children in Hanover mity of the decisions that weighed on us was County due to the quality of education and all great,” Evko said. “I am most proud of the fact of the activities in our county,” the father of three that we were able to offer face-to-face learning as said. “Our three children are all college graduates, an option for all of our students.” married and starting their own lives, all thanks Evko said she hopes to return to the board to the solid foundation they received by having a and complete a full term. “I am asking for reap- Hanover County education.” pointment because I think I can still add great May was a small business owner as a governvalue to the board and I’d like an opportunity to ment contractor following his retirement, and curfill out a full term.” rently serves as CFO for a small, veteran-owned Evko said she’s ready to confront pressing business and owns an Amazon delivery service. issues like capital improvements and the upcom“I am an accomplished leader, decisioning strategic plan. maker, public speaker instructor and manager. Also seeking the South Anna seat is Aleisha I am a thoughtful businessman and decision/ Miles, the parent of two children in the Hanover system. Miles works in the banking and financial maker . , , and have many years of classroom services field and said she has served as a parent experience teaching multiple disciplines” May told supervisors. volunteer in several capacities. “I’ve devoted my energy to studying current “I would love to give back by lending my skills and knowledge to Hanover County Public educational issues, law and policy, and I stay up-to-date on school board matters by attendSchools,” she said. Miles said she also has been involved with ing monthly school board meetings when I am Junior Achievement to assist students with finan- available. I would cherish this opportunity to cial planning and setting goals. “With this back- serve on the school board and aid in preservground and knowledge, I bring a unique but much ing a tradition of excellence in Hanover County needed parent insight. I will be thrilled to have the schools.”

ASHLAND -- What’s in your water? Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs are unregulated? It is therefore 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. This year kits also can be picked up on Monday or Tuesday, June 14 or 15) at the Hanover Extension office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pick-up times on Monday are extended until 7 p.m. Physical distancing and current COVID-19 guidelines will be followed for all events. see WATER, pg. 4

SHERIFF’S REPORTS reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

March 29

Petit larceny building was reported in the 200 block of Berkley Street, Ashland. Possession of tobacco products by a minor was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Colmar Drive, Mechanicsville. Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 15400 block of Beaverdam School Road, Beaverdam. Stolen property with the intent to sell, larceny, $500, was reported in the 15000 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville.

March 30

Breaking and entering to commit larceny, assault and battery, etc. (conspiracy) was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10900 block of Air Park Road, Ashland. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10300 block of Rose Garden Path, Mechanicsville. Abuse and neglect of an incapacitated adult, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Autumn Park Way, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was

Threats in writing were reported in the 14300 block of Bethany Church Road, Montpelier. Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 500 block of South Washington Highway, Ashland. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 17100 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7200 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville. Rx fraud to obtain by forgery or fraud was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7100 block of Brooking Way, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 8100 block of Tavern Keepers Way, Mechanicsville.

March 31

Operating a vehicle without ignition interlock system was reported in the 10400 block of Cedar Lane/ Woodside Farms Drive, Glen Allen.

Identifying fraudulent use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7400 block of Tangle Ridge Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 17000 block of Whitehouse Farm Road, Beaverdam.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 18300 block of Old Ridge Road, Montpelier.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 17200 block of Axselle Drive, Montpelier.

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Simple assault was reported in the 6400 block of Lakevista Drive, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, 3rd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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ID theft to defraud, $200, was reported in the 13000 block of Beech Creek Lane, Ashland.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8100 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10100 block of Williamsburg Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 15500 block of Coatesville Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 7200 block of Public Lane, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 4000 block of Sandy Valley Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8200 block of Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from vehicle was reported in the 10200 block of Kestrel Drive, Ashland.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 10200 block of Gould Hill Road, Hanover.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 19000 block of Irby Spring Road, Rockville.

Larceny or theft, 3rd or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 7400 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 11000 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15300 block of Scotchtown Road, Montpelier. Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10300 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

Concealment, altering price, $500, 3rd offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Road/Market Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

April 3

Simple assault was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver failed to report certain accidents in writing was reported in the 3500 block of Rockhill

Prisoner was reported making, procuring and possessing unlawful see SHERIFF’s, pg. 7

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for trains drew more than 10,000 participants. The celebration included 17 model train displays, two kiddie train rides, a touch-atruck area, arts and crafts, local foods, and live music. Mark your calendar for the 18th Ashland Train Day on April 30, 2022! Event updates for railfans of all ages will be published on the website, ashlandvirginia. com, and social media channels, Facebook and Instagram. JOIN THE FUN! Volunteers are needed to help with event planning. Please visit ashlandvirginia.com/volunteer. Sponsoring Ashland Train Day supports a vibrant Downtown Ashland. Business sponsors benefit from high-pro-

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A CSX locomotive is welcomed into the Town of Ashland as residents and railfans celebrate Ashland Train Day.

file media coverage before and during the event with thousands of visitors, residents, and community leaders. Learn more at ashlandvirginia.com/giving.

Downtown Ashland Association is a community 501(c)(3) nonprofit working for a vibrant future in our historic downtown. We enhance and pro-

mote Downtown Ashland as the center of our community by cultivating local businesses, celebrating historic character, and forging community partnerships.

On Wednesday, June 16, you will drop off your samples 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. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2021-VCE-HanoverVAHWQP or contact Missy Johnson at mcjohnson@ vt.edu or 804-752-4310. To ensure a kit, pre-register by June 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. Information submitted by Laura Maxey-Nay, Hanover County Extension Office.

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pete for the 2021 Region I Superintendents’ Teacher of the Year award. “I’m so thrilled, honored, and humbled to be recognized as Hanover’s Teacher of the Year. It’s a particular honor in one of the most complicated years for teaching and learning I’ve ever known,” Taylor said. She added, “I recognize that my work is a team effort: a team of classroom teachers, technology integrators, tech support, and instructional leaders. And the incredible flexibility, perseverance, and compassion our students, parents, and community members have shown has also been an integral part of this team effort.” Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, made the surprise announcement Monday, April 26, outside Bell Creek Middle School as Taylor’s co-workers and family cheered her on. Taylor, an alumna of Longwood College and Longwood University, has had an especially impactful year,

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Family members and co-workers cheer on Stacie Taylor as she was named the 2020-2021 Hanover County Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

helping students in the new Online School, as well as with the implementation of the school division’s one-to-one Chromebook initiative. Dr. Quentin Ballard, Bell Creek Middle School’s principal, called Taylor “an amazing educator who has a heart for kids and is a cheerleader for high-quality blended instruction.”

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"In a year where words like unprecedented, unfamiliar, different, non-traditional, and unique have all shaped a new normal in schools, Mrs. Taylor has played a pivotal role in ensuring all were prepared and able to educate students in both the face to face and virtual environments,” Ballard said. “She successfully supported the deployment of devices to

every BCMS student while simultaneously managing emotions, and training teachers, students, and parents on how to effectively use Chromebooks in and outside of the classroom. Ms. Taylor completed each of these tasks, as she does everything, with grace, enthusiasm, patience, and love." HCPS employs roughly

1,400 teachers. Each year, the division selects one teacher for this distinguished award who is actively and meaningfully involved in the school and community and can serve as a role model and ambassador for teachers in the division. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

The schedule is as follows: z 6:30 p.m. May 10 at Patrick Henry YMCA z 6:30 p.m. May 12 at South Taylor Park Pavilion z 12 p.m. May 13 Virtual (login information below) z 6:30 p.m. May 17 Virtual (login information below) z 12 p.m. May 18 at Ashland Library Community Rooms z 6:30 p.m. May 19 at Town Shop Pavilion (100 W. Vaughan Rd.) z May 13 Zoom Meeting -- Meeting ID: 965 6702 1424 Passcode: 367349 Phone #: 1-301 -715-8592 https://zoom.us/j/965670214 24?pwd=VjYzeU1mMTlqM0E1 TzBCSzFZZW5oQT09 May 17 Zoom Meeting -- Meeting ID: 988 8723 4759 Passcode: 621182 Phone #: 1-301 -715-8592 https://zoom.us/j/988872347 59?pwd=Q0kwWit5VmtNY1hv WFRnZjNvYyszZz09 For more information, contact Assistant Town Manager Matt Reynal at 804-798-9219 or mreynal@ashland.va.gov.

Registration open for Youth Citizen’s Police Academy HANOVER – The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office will once again be hosting the Youth Citizen’s Police Academy. The Youth Citizen’s Police Academy will be held Monday through Friday, June 21-25. This academy will begin each day at 9 a.m. and conclude by 4 p.m. There will be no cost to participants. This program will be available to students who are rising 9th through 12th graders. The

applicant must be a Hanover resident. This academy is designed to give the youth of Hanover County a chance to see the day-to-day operations of their Sheriff ’s Office and will allow participants to interact with the men and women of the Sheriff ’s Office. The academy also will offer the participants an inside look into a career in law enforcement. The training will consist of a variety of law enforce-

ment topics that will give the youth a better understanding of how and why the members of the Sheriff ’s Office do what they do. For more information, contact the deputy at your child’s school or Lt. Drew Darby at the Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6266 or by email at dedarby@hanovercounty.gov.

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meter dash at the 2020 Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor track and field championships. “Captures the moment really well,” a judge said. “Love that you can see how far ahead she was, but that the focus is square on her.” Klein also placed second in the General News Photo category for his shot of Nicholas Bannon singing the song “Feelin’ Good” at the 2020 Hanover Idol contest. The pair combined for a second place in the Multimedia Report category for their package, “B-17 Flying Fortress visits as reminder of sacrifice,” about the visit of the Commemorative Air Force’s World War II bomber “Sentimental Journey” at Hanover County Municipal Airport. “I really enjoy the variety of photos taken of the planes and the research that [went] into producing this story,” one judge said about the package. Lawrence claimed another second place award in the Sports Column Writing category for his commentaries about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports.

“Writing about the crazy world of sports during the pandemic is a real challenge, and one you met for sure,” a judge said. Vandeloecht won third place in the Sports Writing Portfolio category for a trio of stories he wrote for Powhatan Today. The judges singled out one of his stories, a remembrance of former Powhatan High School football coach Ernie Henderson, who died in November. “The story on the coach stands out from the crowd,” one judge wrote. Lawrence also earned an award for another remembrance of a life lost last year. His story, “Remembering the Yellow Jackets’ No. 1 fan: Tommy Inge died after a brief illness,” won third in the Feature Writing Portfolio for a remembrance of Inge, a long-time fixture at RandolphMacon College, who died of complications of COVID-19 in March. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com. He would like to add that he has no problem being “first loser” to Klein’s excellent photo.

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to provide the best coverage possible in the group of four community newspapers (The Mechanicsville Local, The Goochland Gazette, Powhatan Today, and Ashland-Hanover Local). “We are so fortunate to have the talent and dedication of Joel, Dave and Nick,” Kinser said. “We know with each week’s editions that they will continue to strive for excellence for our readers. I am so very proud of the team we have at RSN.” Klein won for his photo of former Atlee multi-sport star Tyler Warren landing a towering dunk over an opponent in a game against Hanover High School. A judge said, “Perfectly timed. Love the defender's expression and the dunker's too for that matter. Just a great shot.” Lawrence’s second-place photo – or “first loser” as Klein called it – was of Hanover athlete Makenzie Joiner beaming as she approached the finish line in a decisive victory over her opponents in the girls 500-

Information submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office public information officer.

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Who we are and what we do at Richmond Suburban News By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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hile we enjoy speaking to and helping our readers and advertisers, I’ve realized it’s time to reintroduce the staff of Richmond Suburban News (The Mechanicsville Local, The Goochland Gazette, Powhatan Today, and Ashland-Hanover Local) to you and explain our roles and responsibilities. Let’s start with this publication. As the managing editor, I am fully hands-on with it, as well as Ashland-Hanover Local. I also am involved with the news and sports content for all four newspapers. Dave Lawrence joins me as sports

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Hidden (Mrs. Marshall’s potato salad) gem available everywhere By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I pass by the refrigerated section near the deli most days without noticing the seemingly unending selection of prepared side dishes. Rarely do I even notice the familiar logo that sits atop neatly packed containers of Mrs. Marshall’s Potato Salad. I thought back to the first time I tasted what some consider the South’s finest potato salad rivaled

only by its closest competitor, Sally Bell. I was fortunate to have my first helping served up by Mrs. Marshall herself. But, she wasn’t the one responsible for the well-guarded recipe. For that story, you have to go back an additional generation. In recent years, the iconic potato salad has become synonymous with all things Richmond, and the tasty treat is available at markets throughout the area.

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Back in the early 1980s, the only way to obtain Mrs. Marshall’s potato salad was to go see Mrs. Marshall. She ran a small shop on Strawberry Street and served the best ham biscuits that were lovingly heated and dabbed with homemade mayonnaise. Coupled with a scoop of her freshly made potato salad, it was Southern cuisine at its finest. I became an instant regular and visited the small shop several times a week, always seeing Mrs. Marshall,

and, in the early days, Mr. Marshall greeted customers in the small lobby. Robinson Street still maintained a sense of neighborhood in those days complete with small family-owned businesses. Before supermarkets beckoned shoppers to the edges of the city, small neighborhood centers provided goods and services to all within walking distance. The area was enjoying a revitalization in the 1980s, and a new group of Richmonders discovered

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the hidden gems of Robinson Street, including Buddy’s, a favorite Richmond gathering spot for decades. And Mr. and Mrs. Marshall still served up their delicious potato salad from the small storefront until they finally took a much-deserved retirement. Donnie Marshall represented the third generation to produce and serve the famous treat, often aided by his wife Mary Anna. Since Donnie was a well-known fixture in the Richmond area, the devoted fans continued to make the trek to Robinson to enjoy the homemade delight. The small storefront became a gathering spot for many of Donnie’s old Freeman High School buddies, and the unique flavor of Mrs. Marshall’s recipe was enjoyed by a new generation of Richmonders. The Marshalls sold their business in 1996, but it wasn’t the end for the famous potato salad. New owners opened Mrs. Marshall’s see HIDDEN, pg. 7

May is mental health awareness month, now what? (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Clair Norman of the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation.)

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n the early ’90s while attending JMU, I recall my communications professor Dr. Mae Franz stating, “Do not list raising awareness as a goal, it is not measurable.” She never said it wasn’t important. I innately knew awareness was required to educate and inspire positive change. I held tightly to its importance, even though it is lofty and immeasurable. Whether shifts occur from conversation or public relations, awareness is key. Thanks to Dr. Franz and lived experience, I learned awareness is the catalyst for positive change which is, in fact, measurable. I was aware my niece, Cameron Gallagher, struggled with mental health challenges. I felt deeply for her suffering. Her loneliness caused by stigma still breaks my heart. After a particularly difficult period, which included inpatient hospitalization, my sis-

ter asked me to offer Cameron private yoga. I cherish the experience beyond measure. My awareness of Cameron’s mental health challenges grew. My love for her and my compassion for teens grew immeasurably. She educated me through conversation and silence about her difficulties and her hope. Cameron craved healing and peace. She was willing to give yoga a chance. Her awareness of the benefits of yoga led her to the action of practice. Yoga became her hope-in-action. Cameron will always be my catalyst for compassionate action regarding teen mental health. She indeed, raised my awareness. Now what? Yoga with Cameron was in full effect. She was reading books, journaling and practicing regularly. It was working and it was cool to her. On the morning of March 16, 2014, we did not know our last class was behind us. When Cameron died of an undiagnosed heart condition just after she met her goal

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the food program began in April of last year. The need has become so great that 360 were served last month. “Each participant gets two bags for the month,” she said. FeedMore partners with Senior Connections, Lee said. “And that’s where they pack up the groceries. People deliver either to the sites or senior homes. Managers will deliver to places like that.” “We’re going to do it as long as we can. They come very Tuesday to my site and they pick up groceries that will last them five days. Each bag has a menu on how to prepare meals for each day,” she added. The bags include canned goods, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, sometimes frozen

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chemical compounds was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

of completing the Shamrock Half Marathon, she left many broken hearts wondering “Now what?” The kind-hearted Cameron left us the biggest PR campaign for teen mental health. It started with raising awareness. Cameron didn’t much like math, so I expect she cared little about how to measure awareness. It started with self-reflection. Cameron asked questions like, “If I am not afraid to talk about it, why are you?” She stated, “I would love for the community to open their eyes and see this is not an

meat, fruit cups, pudding cups, cartons of milk that don’t have to be refrigerated, and cartons of fruit drinks. Sometimes, Lee said, participants will get paper towels in their grocery bag, toilet paper, masks, hand sanitizer, hand soap, and puzzle books. According to Lee, every Monday, Senior Connections staff members and volunteers meet at FeedMore to pick up groceries for the week ahead. They deliver food to each site on Tuesdays. Lee and Ann King, a member of Friendship Café and a volunteer since the pandemic started, organize the pickup. Lee said she also makes phone calls reminding folks to pick up their groceries. “This program is a blessing for our community.” Lee said, “We are so grateful to Shiloh

issue we can run away from and pretend it’s not there.” So true. So wise. Now what? Know you are not alone. Everyone has a brain and therefore mental health. Caring for mental health is just as important as physical health. Measures to care for and prevent illness should be as daily as brushing your teeth. Community support for mental health should be fun and active rather than siloed in whispered conversations. Step two of Cameron’s PR campaign: design a fun, unique 5K race to celebrate

Baptist Church for allowing the Friendship Café to use the facility four days a week.” Senior Connections serves the citizens of Planning Service Area 15 (PSA15), which includes the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, New Kent and Powhatan, and the City of Richmond. There is a central office location and seven field offices in the counties for its clients' convenience. Senior Connections is part of a nationwide network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) that provide information, advocacy, and direct services to seniors and their families. There are 25 AAAs in Virginia and more than 650 nationwide. For more information, call 804-3433000 or 1-800-989-2286, visit 24 E. Cary St. in Richmond or go to https://seniorconnections-va.org/.

mental health. Results from Cameron’s SpeakUp5K can be measured by the thousands. Cameron continues to raise awareness and provide education. She inspires next steps. Now what? Visit www.ckgfoundation. org to learn more. Clair Norman is director of Marketing and Donor Relations at the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. A Virginia native, Goochland resident, and JMU alum, Norman has three children and 19 nieces and nephews.

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on Cary Street and more Richmonders were introduced to one of Richmond’s best kept secrets. Today, the Marshall’s namesake is available throughout the Richmond area. Devotees can pick up a pound to go at a number of locations. The familiar colors on the packaging are an immediate reminder of one of those city institutions that stood the test of time and still offers an experience that seems particularly Richmond.

Obtaining money, etc., by false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy was reported in the 13000 block of Riverside Circle, Ashland.

Breaking and entering to commit larceny, assault and battery, etc. (conspiracy) was reported in the 11100 block of Old Telegraph Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville.

DWI, 2nd offense in 5 years, was reported in the 7100 block of Flag Lane, see SHERIFF’s, pg. 15

It never fails to bring back memories of Robinson Street and those warmed ham rolls prepared by Mrs Robinson and later Donnie and his wife. The Marshalls made their famous potato salad in a small kitchen behind the counter, and the hospitality was served by a family devoted to the product. Donnie and his parents are long deceased, but the dedication and hard work of a family are still providing Richmonders with a culinary treat as unique as Robinson Street itself. And that makes us lucky.

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Baseball begins season of in-county battles By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The battles of some of the area’s best baseball teams began last week as all four Hanover County teams began a regular season confined to beating up on each other. After the first pair of games for each team, two finished the week undefeated and two still have to earn a win. Hanover and Mechanicsville finished the week with two wins, Atlee and Patrick Henry with none. The ranking so far will sort itself Tuesday – after this edition went to press – when The Hawks hosted the Mustangs and the Raiders hosted the Patriots. Hanover and Mechanicsville have a fairly similar game plan: They both plan to rely on good pitching and good defense. Both were on display last week. “Our team this year is kind of built around our pitching staff and our defense,” said Hanover head coach Tyler Kane. “We got a couple of quality starts the first two games. Levi Huesman threw against Atlee on Friday and Seth Keller started against Patrick Henry. Marcus Van Alstine came in in both of those games in relief and threw really well.” Hanover pitchers combined for 24 strikeouts – nine in a 14-1 thrashing of the Patriots and 14 in a 6-1 win over the Raiders – in the Hawks’ first two games. The Mustang hurlers tallied similar totals: 14 against both Atlee on April 27

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Hanover starter Levi Huesman is one of a battery of strong Hawk arms. He gave Hanover a strong start against visiting Atlee Friday, giving up one hit and one run while striking out four in 2-2/3 innings of work in the Hawks 6-1 victory.

and the Patriots Friday. “We’ve had some good pitching. Pitching is going to be our strength,” said Mechanicsville head coach Tyler Johnson. “We’ve thrown 14 innings. We’ve given up two runs but both of them are unearned.” The Mustangs return ace Brett Allen, who played at

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Benedictine before returning to Mechanicsville. Allen pitched four innings in the April 27 season opener against Atlee, which the Mustangs won 9-1. Eleven of his 12 outs were strikeouts. Dylan Robbins started Friday against Patrick Henry, throwing five innings with nine strikeouts in a 7-1 win.

The other county teams have their share of pitching talent. Atlee’s Gavin Bralley struck out five in a four-inning start against Mechanicsville. Mike Joyce and Gunnar Stromberg combined for 10 strikeouts against Hanover Friday. A platoon of Patriot pitchers got off to a rough start on April

27 against Hanover. Patrick Brizendine, Eoin Rossman and Jack Kaczmarek combined for eight strikeouts Friday at Mechanicsville. Only three of the seven runs they gave up to the Mustangs were earned. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Three area girls competed in the Virginia High School League Girls Open. None won any metal, but two got valuable experience early in their high school careers and one – in her final high school competition – set a standard of grit that will prepare her well for her next adventure. King William sent a pair of girls, senior Arria Gross and sophomore Kyla Blanton, to the event, which was held on April 26 at Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg. Mechanicsville sent one, freshman, Madison Lehr. Lehr finished in a threeway tie for 16th with a nine-over 79. Gross finished 31st with a 17-over 87, and Blanton was in a tie for 33rd with a 19-over 90. No one had much of a chance. The three locals shot close to their average. The winner, Robinson Secondary’s Melanie see OPEN, pg. 9

‘Iron sharpens iron’ as county softball starts lead with two fourth-inning runs, holding off the Mustangs 4-2. Winning pitcher Riley Dull and Edie Jennings each went 2-for-3 for the Patriots, Dull striking out seven Mustangs in 5-2/3 innings of work. Braelyn Blackstone struck out two in relief. For Mechanicsville (0-2), McKinley Duke struck out a pair of Patriots, allowing three earned runs. The Mustangs committed three errors. The schedule carousel continues Thursday when the Hawks go to Ashland to face Patrick Henry while Atlee heads to Mechanicsville. The iron sharpening commences in both locations at 6 p.m.

By Rob Witham for The Local MECHANICSVILLE – In the book of Proverbs, you’ll find the axiom “iron sharpens iron.” Anyone who’s followed high school softball in Hanover County over the past decade knows both the depth of the level of talent, and the breadth of the level of intensity when any two teams collide. So, with county teams only playing each other during the regular season due to COVID-19, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville and Patrick Henry will see each other four times before beginning postseason play. The first week of the season has already shown that all four could be primed for deep playoff runs. After shutting out Patrick Henry 7-0 to open the season, the Hanover Hawks hosted Atlee Thursday night, a showdown in the circle between experience, in Raider senior Kara Hammock, and youth, in Hanover freshman Lilly Parrish. Atlee (1-1) got leadoff hits in each of the first three innings, two from Kelly Ayer on a double to open the game and a single in the third. But the Raiders stranded five runners in that period, opening the door for the Hawks to take a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Zoie Melton, hit by a pitch with one out, scored two batters later on a fielder’s choice from Melissa Acors. The Raiders answered in the top of the fourth as, with runners at second and third, McKenna Jones grounded out to shortstop, but on the play, courtesy runner Gianna Booker scored from third while Bailey Bucholz grabbed the Hanover defense’s attention trying to reach third base. For the rest of regulation, it

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Hanover second baseman Melissa Acors (5) tags out Atlee’s Bailey Bucholz on a fielder’s choice that allowed a Raider run to score during the Hawks’ 3-2, nine-inning victory over the visitors on Thursday night. On April 26, the Hawks shut out Patrick Henry 7-0.

was Parrish versus Hammock in a pitch for pitch battle. The Hawks put the winning run at second in the bottom of the seventh, but an Acors fly ball to left was handled by Riley Smith, forcing extra innings. But two batters into the eighth inning, the heavens opened. A brief, but heavy rain sent fans scurrying for cover, and the Hanover coaching staff to their supply of “Turface”. Close to an hour later, play returned, and for both pitchers,

simply gripping the ball became a battle in and of itself. With no runs in the eighth, the international tiebreaker came into play for the first time in the ninth, placing a runner at second to start the inning. Atlee scored on a Ayer squeeze bunt that plated Jones from third base. Hanover answered as Parrish laid down a bunt, reaching base on an Atlee error as Reagan Hill scored from second base. Courtesy runner Rylee

Beasley advanced to second on a wild pitch, to third on a sacrifice bunt, and then home on another wild pitch for the 3-2 victory. “The strike zone was really big, and I knew the pitch would be called a strike, so I thought, I’ve got to get it down,” Parrish said about the bunt that opened the bottom of the ninth, remembering the end of the play as well. “I went down. I didn’t know where I was for a second.”

It was a hard-luck loss for Hammock, who only allowed three hits while striking out ten Hawk batters. Parrish scattered seven Atlee hits while fanning 11 and walking five. It was a successful baptism by fire for the freshman. “It was nerve-wracking coming in, but once I got into a few innings, it felt really good,” Parrish noted. At the same time at Mechanicsville High School, Patrick Henry (1-1) took the

Walker, blew away the field by five strokes with a 4-under 66. The runner-up, Midlothian’s Esther Choi, finished 1-over at 71. “It was the chorus. It wasn’t horrible but you know it played kind of like [Pete Dye River Course at the Class 4 championships] played – a little longer than what they used to play,” said King William coach Jay Blanton. “As a coach and you go and you just are hoping that they don’t get into a tough spell and kind of blow up, you know, and that they just kind of play their game and do the best that they can do. I felt that both of them did that.” Both Kyla Blanton and Mechanicsville’s Madison Lehr struggled with a bit of nerves. Lehr was also exhausted, having just finished a two-day tournament in Williamsburg the day before. see OPEN, pg. 10

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runs and 46 runs scored. “I love seeing him doing what he’s doing right now. I had no idea. I knew he was a good player coming in, but I had no idea he was going to perform this well.”

Trice said he speaks weekly with brother, recapping his play in the previous series and breaking down upcoming opponents. Finwood had recruited Trice’s older brother, Adam,

early in Finwood’s tenure with the Monarchs. Adam Trice ended up going to play at VMI, but leaving the team after a semester, Carter said. That connection helped

when it came time to recruit Carter Trice. It also helped that Trice played for the same summer ball team, the Virginia Cardinals, as had former ODU star Vinnie Pasquantino. Pasquantino’s father coached that team, and Finwood got to know the younger Trice brother early in his baseball career. Trice committed to the Monarchs after a junior season when he hit .433 with seven home runs and 28 RBIs for LeeDavis. Battle said Trice arrived in Norfolk unafraid to do two things — talk and work. His veteran teammates have helped keep both impulses in check. “The first couple of weeks here I had to literally get him to slow down with how much he wanted to work,” Battle said. “I’m like, ‘This is a long year. You have to slow down. You have to rest your body.’” Trice still puts in extra work with senior shortstop Tommy Bell to improve his double play pivot whenever he can, Finwood pointed out. As for the chatter, Trice doesn’t come off as cocky or arrogant, just loud and outgoing. “He has a quiet confidence about him,” Finwood said, before amending that statement. “When it gets more than quiet, the guys rein him in. But they know when that sucker climbs in the batter’s box, he’s all business.” Trice says he gets that from his brother.

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Mechanicsville coach Tyler Johnson. “She competed. She finished strong. Two of the last three holes, she birdied.” But Gross, who will need to be tough when she starts at The Citadel in the fall, proved she’s already got plenty of grit.

The Cavalier senior nearly tore the nail off one of her big toes the day before and had to play 18 holes in the open in quite a bit of pain. “I wasn’t too optimistic that she was going to be able to play,” Jay Blanton said. “Then

she kind of she came in Monday morning and she was still kind of limping around, but she was like, ‘I’m going to try and start and see what I can do. And, you know, if I can only play three or four holes, I’ll do what I can. At least I can say I tried.”

By Mike Barber Richmond Times-Dispatch Carter Trice grew up with his big brother as his sporting role model. From playing Whiffle ball with Adam to watching his older sibling develop into a star shortstop at Lee-Davis High School as a senior, Trice knew whom he wanted to emulate. This year, Trice feels he’s been in the position to make his brother, now an Army Ranger stationed in Colorado Springs, proud. He’s doing it with a breakout freshman baseball season at Old Dominion. “He’s always been a role model for me, not just in baseball but how hard he works,” Trice said. “It kind of pushed me to work harder in baseball and what I was passionate about.” That passion took Trice from Lee-Davis to ODU, and after an injury to starting second baseman Chris Dengler, another freshman, Trice moved from third base to second and into the lineup. “He hasn’t really looked back since,” ODU coach Chris Finwood said. As of Sunday, Trice leads the team with a .359 average, the second-best mark in the league. He ranks second in the conference with a .679 slugging percentage. His 40 runs scored are tied for sixth in the league, and his 38 RBIs are eighth. His 11 home runs are tied for second in the league. Sunday, Trice hit a walk-off home run to lead the No. 25 Monarchs to a 10-0 victory over No. 15 Charlotte. The win gave ODU a 3-1 win over Charlotte in the series. His five hits and seven RBIs against Marshall on April 4 are the most in a game by a Conference USA player this season. He’s been named

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Mechanicsville’ Carter Trice (15) has had plenty of opportunity to be similarly greeted by his Old Dominion teammates in his breakout freshman season. He is one of the Monarchs’ top hitters with a .359 batting average and 11 home runs.

the league’s player of the week twice in the past two months, helping ODU (31-11, 17-7 CUSA) to second place in the league’s East Division, behind Charlotte (31-14, 18-6). Even teammates who were familiar with Trice’s talent admit they weren’t expecting this much production from him as a rookie. “I think everyone’s surprised by how Carter’s done so far,” said senior outfielder Kyle Battle, a former Glen Allen star who leads ODU with 14 home

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“I know she was a little nervous obviously you know, being in her first big tournament in Harrisonburg,” said

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Planning Commission’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, 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: REZ2021-00002, DAVID N. HAMILTON, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District and AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7871-10-9202, 7871-02-8509, and 7871-11-9890, consisting of approximately 170.81 acres, and located on the east line of Independence Road (State Route 669) approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Blunts Road (State Route 716). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 27 building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.33 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2021-00006, NETWORK TOWERS II, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.25 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a telecommunications tower and related facilities that exceed 140 feet in height, on GPIN 8707-68-4285, consisting of approximately 13.23 acres (CUP area limited to 0.13 acres), zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Pine Ridge Road (State Route 1930) approximately 725 feet east of its intersection with Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00035, CAROLYN S. AND EDWARD L. TYLER REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8715-01-2362 and 8715-01-0051, consisting of approximately 7.45 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) approximately 35 feet south of its intersection with Shady Knoll Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family (8 – 15 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 49 townhomes for a gross density of 6.6 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00012, KAY S. AND GEORGE N. FEARNOW, JR. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-92-4426, 8705-92-9448 and 8715-01-5905, consisting of approximately 16.36 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) approximately 350 feet south of its intersection with Tipping House Drive (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 49 age-restricted townhomes for a gross density of 3.0 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy

Countywide leash law continues through the year HANOVER COUNTY -Every year, beginning April 1 through June 30, it is unlawful for dogs anywhere in Hanover County to be running off their property without being leashed. The county’s “leash law” applies throughout the year in the suburban area. Between April 1 and June 30, it is extended to the rural areas as well because the births of vulnerable livestock, such as baby lambs and calves, tend to take place during this period. Wildlife activity and rabies cases also generally increase in the April 1-June 30 time frame. Any dogs caught running off their owner’s property will

be impounded. Impoundment fees are $25 for the first violation and an additional $10 for each subsequent violation within a 12-month period including a $5 per day boarding fee. Violations also can result in uniform summons or a written warning being issued. Each instance of a dog belonging to a particular owner running at-large is a separate violation, and an additional penalty will apply regardless of whether or not the same dog is involved. If you see a dog running at large, please call Hanover County Emergency see LEASH, pg. 14

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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. For information on special meeting procedures regarding COVID-19, please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive for more information.

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FEMA to help pay funeral costs for COVID-19-related deaths in Virginia Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – As of April 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) started accepting financial

assistance applications for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The

applications will be submitted through a dedicated call center. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time Monday-Friday. The COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number is 844-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ASHLAND TOWN COUNCIL Please take notice that on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 7:00PM, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing at Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, Virginia on a proposed ordinance revision (ORD2021-10) related to: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-10 ORDINANCE NO. 2021-10 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 10, “MOTOR VEHICLES & TRAFFIC,” ARTICLE I, “IN GENERAL,” SEC. 10-7, “SPECIAL SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN STREETS AND IN CERTAIN AREAS” TO LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 25 TO 15 MILES PER HOUR (MPH) NORTHBOUND ON RAILROAD AVENUE FROM ENGLAND STREET TO COLLEGE AVENUE; MAKE THE SPEED LIMIT 35 MPH ON STATE ROUTE 54 FROM THE WESTERN TOWN CORPORATE LIMIT TO 400 FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH HENRY CLAY ROAD; AND LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT FROM 35 TO 25 MPH ON MAPLE STREET FROM ASHCAKE ROAD TO 850 FEET PAST WALDER ROAD. ORDINANCE NO. 2021-10 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA. CODE § 46.2-1300(A)(1). A copy of the proposed ordinance may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-9219, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 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 Clerk of Council, 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 via e-mail at mreynal@ashlandva.gov or (804) 798-9219 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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684-6333; TTY: 800-462-7585 “We appreciate the partnership with FEMA as the Commonwealth of Virginia continues to assist its residents that have been financially impacted by the pandemic,” said Virginia Department of Emergency Management State Coordinator Curtis Brown. “These Funeral Assistance funds will help ease some of the financial burden incurred from a tragic COVID-19 death.” To be eligible for COVID19 funeral assistance, the policy states: The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020, for a death attributed to COVID-19. If multiple individuals contributed toward funeral expenses, they should apply under a single application as applicant and co-applicant. FEMA will also consider documentation from other individuals not listed as the applicant and co-applicant who may have incurred funeral expenses as part of the registration for the deceased individual. An applicant may apply for multiple deceased individuals. The COVID-19-related death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. This assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application. Funeral assistance is intended to assist with expens-

es for funeral services and interment or cremation. The applicant responsible for COVID-19 funeral expenses will need to provide the following information below when they call FEMA to register for assistance. Social Security number for the applicant and the deceased individual. Date of birth for the applicant and the deceased individual. Current mailing address for the applicant. Current telephone number for the applicant. Location or address where the deceased individual passed away. Information about burial or funeral insurance policies. Information about other funeral assistance received, such as donations. CARES Act grants and assistance from voluntary organizations. Routing and account number of the applicant’s checking or savings account (for direct deposit, if requesting direct deposit as your payment preference). Individuals with COVID19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation. Types of information should include: -- An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Families and/or applicants for funeral assistance who believe a death was

due to COVID19, but was not certified as such, should be referred to the person who certified the death. This person is responsible for any amendments. Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that include the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened. Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. FEMA is not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources. Pre-paid expenses such as the pre-purchase of a plot or other items are not eligible for reimbursement. Inquiries directly related to obtaining a copy of a death certificate in Virginia or questions about how to request an amendment to a death certificate can call 877-829-4682. For more information about this assistance, visit COVID-19 Funeral Assistance | FEMA. gov.

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For more information about Hanover County’s running at-large laws, call Animal Control at 804-365-6485. Dogs cannot run off of their owner’s property at any

time of year without a current county license tag affixed to their collar. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Communications at 804-3656140. Any dangerous animal can be reported by dialing 911 for immediate assistance, 24/7.

VDEM works with local government, state and federal agencies and voluntary organizations to provide resources and expertise through the five mission areas of emergency management; prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. To learn more about ways VDEM is working to improve disaster preparedness, response and recovery, visit VAemergency.gov.

Swimming pool scholarships available for Ashland residents Park Pool. A Ten-Pass Pack comprises of ten visits to Carter Park Pool.

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SHLAND -- Full and partial scholarships to purchase Carter Park Pool memberships are available for qualifying Ashland individuals and families. Recipients must be Town of Ashland residents, current on town taxes, and household income must be at or below the figures in the chart below. Visit the link below or call 804-7989219 for more information. Admission is $5 per person Monday through Friday and $9 per person Saturday and Sunday. For day care information, call the pool at 804-798-2520. The town posted the following update on March 31: The Carter Park Pool will open to the public at noon on Saturday, May 29. Sept. 6 is the closing date for the 2021 season. During the season the most current information about the pool will be shared on the town’s social media accounts and posted at the pool. The pool will open from 12 to 8 p.m. daily. The pool will close early for Ashland Barracudas’ swim meets (dates TBD). Additional dates may be added. As of April 1, seasonal memberships are being sold at Ashland Town Hall, and memberships also will be sold at Carter Park on select weekends before the pool season. Follow the town on Facebook for more information. Daily rates are $5/weekdays, $9/weekends, and $45/10-pass pack. The pool may be reserved after hours for private events. Contact carterparkpool@gmail. com or leave a voicemail at 804.798.2520 for more information. The pool’s capacity is 280. Following the Forward Virginia Phase 3 guidelines, up to 210 people (75%) may be present in the pool complex at any one time. Pool staff will be monitoring the attendance. Also, depending on the size of groups, and in following the state’s physical distancing requirements, capacity may be reached with less than 210 people. Pool staff will strictly enforce the safety guidelines, in addition to the normal pool rules, for the safety of all pool patrons and staff. Any pool patron not following the guidelines or instructions of pool staff will be forced to leave the pool complex without a refund. If you, a member of your household, a coworker, or anyone else you have been in contact with is sick or symptomatic please stay home. Everyone should bring their own chair or blanket. Pool furniture will not be set out in order to avoid shared usage for the block of Green Haven Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Concessions The Concession Stand is not open at this time.

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safety of all pool patrons. No concessions will be sold at this time, and no dive-in movies are currently planned. You may bring your own food and drinks, but you are responsible for disposing of your waste. No glass containers are permitted. Have fun and please enjoy responsibly.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 6000

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The Carter Park Pool is an eight-lane junior Olympic-sized swimming pool (25 meters) with a separate kiddie pool for small children. The pool is open to Ashland residents and nonresidents. Annual pool memberships are available for purchase at Ashland Town Hall, or a daily, per-person entry fee can be purchased at the gate. Financial assistance for pool memberships is available for qualified applicants (must be an Ashland resident). A new membership system using key tags instead of membership cards was implemented during the 2019 season. Memberships went on sale April 1.

Patrons may use cash, debit card, check, or credit card to purchase a daily pass at the Carter Park Pool. If a credit card is used, a 4.5% fee will be added to the total cost of the transaction.

Ten-Pass Pack Patrons also may purchase a Ten-Pass Pack for $45 at Carter reported in the 16800 block of Mountain Road/Bethany Church Road, Montpelier.

Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7100 block of East Boulevard/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7500 block of Lee-Davis

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 11000 block of Carrolls Way, Glen Allen. DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 6400 block of Pole Green Road/Midday Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was

$25,760 $34,840 $43,920 $53,000 $62,080 $71,160 $80,240 $89,320

100% Scholarship $12,880 $17,420 $21,960 $26,500 $31,040 $35,580 $40,120 $44,660

Pool Parties Carter Park Pool can be reserved for private events from 8 to 11 p.m. every day. Contact the pool manager by email for details and scheduling at Anthony Crews. The pool reservation form can be found in the documents section near the top of this page.

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Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 9100 block of Shakopee Trail, Mechanicsville.

Income-based financial aid is available to qualified Ashland residents for pool passes. Scholarships are available to heads of households (age 18 and over) and all family members meeting eligibility criteria (see the application above for more information). Recipients of pool pass scholarships will have maximum annual income as follows, listing household size, 50% scholarship and 100% scholarship:

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Sir Michael Lane, Mechanicsville. Drugs: Possession of Schedule IV was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

The Ashland Barracudas swim team practices and competes at Carter Park Pool. For more information, check out the Ashland Swim Team's website at www.ashlandswim.com or contact Kevin Trent via email. For a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Ashland Swim Team, go to http://www.ashlandswim. com/teams/860298-Ashland-Barracudas-swimming-team-website/pages/144951.

Rx fraud to obtain by forgery or fraud was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Identity theft, financial loss, $200, was reported in the

9300 block of Prospect Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 16100 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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ANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the May schedule for virtual programs for the Pamunkey Regional Library. She also noted that Children’s Book Week will be observed May 3-9. For more information on how to celebrate, go to www.pamunkeylibrary.org. Virtual Programs on Zoom Upper King William Virtual Book Club -- Saturday, May 8, 11 a.m.-noon. Join in for a great online book discussion. This month’s title is “Valentine” by Elizabeth Wetmore. Register at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7658730. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, May 7, contact the Upper King William Branch Library at 804-769-3731. College: How to Get There from Here -- Tuesday, May 11, 6-7 p.m. Join in for “College: Getting There from Here,” presented by Edward Jones Investments. The discussion will focus on establishing a college savings goal, strategies to help achieve the goal and the features and benefits of 529 savings plans. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7658786. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Monday, May 10, contact the Rockville Branch

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Library at 804-749-3146. Atlee Virtual Book Club -- Wednesday, May 12, 11 a.m.-noon. This month’s title is “The Mystery of Mrs. Christie” by Marie Benedict. Place a hold on your copy today or check it out on hoopla or OverDrive. Registration is required at https://pamunk e y l i b r a r y. l i b c a l . c o m / event/7658769. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Tuesday, May 11, contact the Atlee Branch Library at 804-559-0654.

program is hosted virtually through Zoom. The Zoom meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Friday, May 21, contact the Ashalnd Branch Library at 804-7984072. CoderDojo Workshop -- Saturday, May 29, 2-4 p.m. for ages 8 and up. Learn how to develop logic-based coding skills and use creative problem-solving with Scratch. Go to https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/7650514 to sign up. This program is hosted on Discord. On Demand Videos

Kids’ Lego Club -Friday, May 21, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for grades K-5. Meet other Lego fans and talk about your current creations. You can show off what you’ve made and ask questions, too! Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7650447. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email used for registration one day before the event occurs. If you don’t receive your reminder email on Thursday, May 20, contact the Atlee Branch Library at 804-5590654. Firefly Science -Saturday, May 22, 11 a.m.noon for grades K-5. Fireflies are amazing! Learn more about these cool beetles from an actual entomologist, and how you can become a genuine firefly scientist -- right now! Stop by the Ashland library to pick up your firefly catching kit while supplies last. Registration is required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7650510. This

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Storytime for Grownups -- Premieres Wednesday, May 12. Storytime is not just for kids! If you like to be read to, join in for a monthly short story for adults. May’s story is “Poison” by Elmer Kelton, from the collection Wild West: Short Stories, published by Thorndike Press. Starting May 12, go to https://www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl. com/prladults to see the video. Poetry Break -Premieres Wednesday, May 19. Take a break and visit our YouTube channel at www. youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl. com/prladults starting May 19 for monthly poems to uplift and inspire you. This month, Elizabeth will read selected poems by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Bluebirding -- Premieres Thursday, May 20. Follow master naturalist Terry Atkinson as she documents her bluebird population! Starting May 20, go to https://

w w w.youtub e.com/us er/ pamunkeylibrary or https:// tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video. Tour an Organic Small Farm -- Premieres Friday, May 28. Tour a local organic smallscale farm … virtually! Learn how Idlewood Farms grows vegetables without chemicals, without a tractor, and using specialized battery powered tools -- all on less than ¼ -acre of land! Send your questions for the farmers to ask@ pamunkeylibrary.org by May 15, and they’ll get answered in the video. Starting May 20, go to https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video. Take & Makes Book Page Butterflies -- Pickup starting Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. for ages 18 and up. Pick up a kit at the Rockville Branch Library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. starting May 1 and learn how to make beautiful book page butterflies, while supplies last. Mother’s Day Craft -- Pickup starting Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m. for ages 5 and up. Show mothers you care with easy and beautiful crafts this Mother’s Day! Pick up a kit at the Upper King William Branch Library at 694-J Sharon Rd. starting May 1 and learn how to make beautiful book page butterflies, while supplies last. An instructional video will be on the system’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/ user/pamunkeylibrary and website at https://tinyurl.com/ prlchildrens. Carolyn Garner may be contacted at 804-365-6214 or cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org.

CASA seeks volunteers HANOVER -- The Hanover Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is now accepting applications for the next volunteer training scheduled to begin June 12. Training will be held weekly with two Saturday sessions. The program trains, recruits, and supervises volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process.

No special experience is required. Potential volunteers have extensive preparation for their role through a 40-hour training program. CASA Volunteers are appointed by the juvenile court judge and spend an average of 10 to 15 hours a month working on a case. For more information, contact Melanie Baker at 804-365-4296 or at mdbaker@hanovercounty. gov. Applications are being accepted until June 5.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Ricky, Animal ID# 578033, is a 2-year-old (estimated) male canine/hound. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Ricky is a sweet hound dog that has been in the shelter for about two months now. He has a very friendly personality. Ricky was more than likely an outdoor dog before coming here, but he has adjusted well to his kennel. He gets along well with everyone he meets. Ricky also is mild-mannered around other dogs. He will make a very nice family dog. For more information on this great pet, 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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