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Sheriff ’s office salutes local heroes for exceptional achievements

Liggan crowned 2022 Miss Hanover Abilities

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office held its annual “A Salute to our Heroes” awards ceremony last week to honor the county’s many influential citizens and their exceptional achievements throughout 2021.

The C ou nt y Administration Board Room was packed last Thursday with local and federal law enforcement officers, the Hanover Board of Supervisors, county staff, citizens and more. Special guests Sen. Ryan McDougle, Delegate Scott Wyatt, Delegate John McGuire and Attorney General Jason Miyares were also in attendance.

Hanover County Sheriff Col. David R. Hines expressed his gratitude to attendees and the Hanover Chamber

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Hanover Sheriff Col. David R. Hines presents this year’s Officer of the Year Award to deputy Van Jenkins during the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s annual ‘A Salute to our Heroes’ awards ceremony held March 31.

of Commerce for making the evening’s festivities possible. He also took note of the opportunity to hold this year’s ceremony in person, which wouldn’t have been possible only a month prior due to the

COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have a special place here in Hanover County, and you are the people that make this special,” Hines said.

Hines additionally took the time to honor Trey Sutton,

the fallen Henrico County officer who tragically lost his life in a vehicle crash last week.

Hines requested everyone to keep Sutton’s family, Henrico see AWARDS, pg. 2

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Savannah Liggan is crowned as the 2022 Miss Hanover Abilities by reigning 2019 Miss Hanover Abilities Emma Wooten.

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor After a memorable evening of pageantry fun and celebra-

tion of local women’s sparkling abilities, Savannah Liggan of Atlee High School was crowned 2022 Miss Hanover Abilities. see LIGGAN, pg. 3

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County police officers and the two hospitalized victims of the crash in their thoughts and prayers.

This year’s Officer of the Year Award was presented to Van Jenkins for his unwavering passion for his profession, exceptional leadership skills and strong relationships with his supervisors, peers and citizens.

Jenkins has served the sheriff’s office since 2013 and is currently assigned to the Uniform Patrol Operations Division, a member of the High Risk Entry Team, field training officer, general instructor and defensive tactics instructor. He has received several commendations and was awarded Officer of the Month in February.

The Silver Star Award is given to officers who distinguish themselves through extraordinary bravery and is the second highest award that can be received for exceptional service while performing his or her duties. The recipients of this award are David Barton, Steven Newsome, James Gillend Jr. and Maitland Wright.

The Excellent Service Award is the third highest form of recognition and is awarded to individuals who demonstrate highly intelligent police work, perform a lifesaving activity not requiring personal endangerment or ultimately bring honor to the officer and the sheriff’s office for efforts in fostering goodwill in

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the community through active community involvement.

The recipients of this award are: Jonathan Arvidson, Austin Brown, Joel Cumber, Andrew Cunningham, Dante Hill, Charles Hines, Troy Leszcynski, Steven Newsome, Patrick Patterson, Kathleen Russell, Ryan Vasconi, David Barton, Waverly Carroll, Matthew Eichenlaub, Jeremy Futrell, Matthew Guridy, Chris Hatcher, Cameron King, Krystal Laine, Eric Lucas, Bryan McIntee, Chelsea Mitchell, Fredrick Shepperd, Greg Six, David Parrish, Matthew Stewart, David Swanson and Steven Tomlinson.

The Reserve Officer of the Year Award was given to James Gillend Jr., who has been a reserve deputy since 2016 and logged 369 hours of service, responded to 48 calls for service, conducted 155 property checks and participated in 60 hours of training in 2021 alone.

Lindsey Baker received this year’s Rookie of the Year Award.

Baker was hired by the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office in 2017 as a civilian employee and completed the county Criminal Justice Academy and field training in April 2021. She received the award for her exceptional performance as a first-year officer and strong work ethic, serving as the primary officer for 1,689 law enforcement actions, 584 assists and held a total case clearance rate of 90% for the year 2021.

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The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes exceptional volunteer service to the sheriff’s office. Carl Bosher received this year’s award for providing countless volunteer hours to the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office and the Hanover County Criminal Justice Academy.

Bosher dedicated over 80 hours to the academy in 2021 alone assisting in officer training.

This year’s Cadet of the Year Award was presented to Keyondre Story. Story participated in the 2021 Sheriff’s Office Youth Citizen’s Police Academy and became a member of Cadet Unit 606, which is a youth-led training and educational program sponsored by the sheriff’s office. He was given this year’s award due to his spotless attendance in the program, active participation in assisting the Crime Prevention Unit with public events, and outstanding knowledge, ability and skill for the trade.

Hines presented Kim Farnsworth with this year’s Citizen Recognition Award due to her many years of dedication to supporting the sheriff’s office and building partnerships between the office and faithbased organizations.

Excellent Service to Law Enforcement awards were presented to Jessie Atkins, Mark Seay, Wayne Wadlington and Shelly Wright. This award recognizes individuals who are not employed with the sheriff’s office but have made significant

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During the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office’s annual ‘A Salute to our Heroes’ awards ceremony held March 31, Hanover Sheriff Col. David R. Hines presents awards to Keyondre Story, clockwise from top left, Cadet of the Year; Lindsey Baker, Rookie of the Year; Carl Bosher, Volunteer of the Year, and the recipients of this year’s Excellent Service award: Jonathan Arvidson, Austin Brown, Joel Cumber, Andrew Cunningham, Dante Hill, Charles Hines, Troy Leszcynski, Steven Newsome, Patrick Patterson, Kathleen Russell, Ryan Vasconi and David Barton.

contributions to the office.

The Unit Citation Award was presented to the Hanover County Vice and Narcotic Unit for their exceptional performance throughout the year with extensive investigative work, productivity and display of teamwork.

The Meritorious Service Award is given to employees who have made significant contributions to the sheriff’s office or the safety of citizens. It is also given to individuals who enhance the sheriff ’s office’s image within the law enforcement community, Hanover County or the Commonwealth of Virginia. The recipients of this award are: Michael Burch, Jason Butterworth, Lonnie Carter, Peter Chapman, Derek Healy, Ray Hooper, Rusty Miller, Gina Parknow, Walter Raikes, Bill Shaw, Robby Stevens, Seth

Whitmore, Shane Wickham, Charlie Pavie, Jenna Dages, Van Jenkins, Troy Leszczynski, Steven Newsome, Stephen Wade, Robert Wagner, Donald Davis, Maricel Fister, Ashlee Passmore, Toni Harris, Robbie Hess, Dante Hill, Kevin Martin and Patrick Murphy.

“One of the things that make us such a special agency is the men and women you saw here tonight,” Hines said in his closing remarks. “They are tremendous men and women, and I am so proud to work with them.”

Hines reiterated his appreciation for Hanover County during his closing remarks with residents, elected leaders, law enforcement and the community as a whole working together to ensure the safety of citizens.

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Mitchell and Dave Fuller of the Hanover Chamber Foundation stepped to the podium at the conclusion of the ceremony to present a $15,000 donation check to the sheriff’s office as a token of their appreciation.

“It is our privilege and our delight for our organization to partner with the sheriff’s office for nine years now,” Fuller said.

“This is a celebration and is a special occasion for the award recipients that you have met tonight, for their families and for all the men and women in our sheriff’s office.”

They additionally thanked the event sponsors for supporting the foundation’s appreciation reception for award recipients and attendees, which was held at the Hanover Tavern following the awards ceremony as an extension of the evening’s celebration.

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After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanover Community Support Services (HCSS) held its fourth annual Miss Hanover Abilities Pageant last month. The event was held at Mechanicsville High School and drew together a crowd of between 150 and 200 attendees in support of the contestants and the HCSS mission. HCSS is a nonprofit organization that provides financial support to citizens with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and substance use disorders.

Savannah said she was surprised when she was crowned as this year’s Miss Hanover Abilities and was overcome with emotion when they announced her name.

“To hear the crowd clapping for me felt so amazing,” Savannah said. “I just felt so proud of myself afterwards and I just had amazing family and friends.”

This year’s pageant featured 10 contestants from Hanover and surrounding areas with developmental disabilities aged 13 years and up. The contestants this year were Lori Brunson, Ashley D’Evegnee, Brianna Daniel, Brenna Fennelly, Amber Gillend, Julia Reese Klauer, Savannah Liggan, Cassie Rodriguez, Mackenzie Webb and Haley Woodward.

The 2022 Miss Hanover Abilities first runner-up is Mackenzie Webb and the second runner-up is Amber Gillend.

Proceeds from the pageant go toward the many services that HCSS provides, including offering scholarships to Hanover County High School seniors. HCSS offers two $1,000 scholarships for seniors who plan to go into professional fields that serve or benefit individuals with developmental disabilities, substance

use or mental health issues. A third scholarship is offered to a high school senior that faces adversity themselves.

HCSS will also donate $2,500 this year to Young Life Capernaum, which is a ministry for teens with intellectual and physical disabilities that aims to provide these individuals with fun, adventurous and friendship-building experiences with an annual summer camp and other activities.

HCSS president Ashley White said the pageant went “above and beyond on so many expectations and levels” and they “absolutely crushed” their fundraising goal for this year.

The pageant raised funds through its ticket booth, a stand for flower bouquets donated

by King William Florist, concession stand with donated food and a “Fan Favorite” table. Attendees would donate money into their favorite contestant’s jar or through a QR code. Savannah Liggan won the Fan Favorite title this year.

The pageant also received support from its title sponsor, Riverwood Events and Catering, along with other local sponsors.

“Of course it’s nice that it serves as a fundraiser, but it’s more about the girls and their experience,” White said. “And the whole purpose that we created the event was to shine a light on the special needs community and show people what these girls are really capable of.”

The contestants’ overall scores are judged under four categories: a five-minute private interview with the judges prior to the event, casual wear, talent and an evening gown contest. Contestants performed an opening number at the beginning of the pageant choreographed by White that was not included in their overall scores.

White said they select two special education teachers, two pageant individuals

and a community volunteer as judges each year. This year’s judges were Susie Hinshaw of Chickahominy Middle School, Sara Salvato of Mechanicsville High School, Kimberly Kirby, the 2014 Miss Virginia’s Outstanding Teen Casey Shepard and Taylor Waller.

“And we try to choose people that we know either have a heart for the special needs community or their personality would just mesh really well with that type of event,” White said.

Each contestant is paired with a “buddy” that guides them throughout the pageant process as much as the contestant wants or needs. Every buddy is a volunteer community member who is typically matched with a contestant that they share a connection with, such as attending the same school.

Savannah was paired with Audrey Beckett, a fellow Atlee High Student.

“The pageant was amazing.

I really did have a lot of fun,” Savannah said. “My partner was the best... it is so great to have a friend just like her.”

Savannah sung “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus during the talent portion of the evening. Other performances by contestants included singing, dancing, cheerleading and a PowerPoint presentation showcasing arts and crafts.

Savannah said performing in front of the audience felt “amazing” with many of her best friends, family members and other supporters cheering her on.

Savannah’s mom, Amborah, expressed how proud she was of her daughter’s performance and the other contestants, many of whom are Savannah’s friends from either Young Life Capernaum or River City Stars, which is a nonprofit cheerleading program for individuals with special needs in Central Virginia.

“I would not have wanted

to be in these judges’ shoes… because these girls were all amazing,” Amborah said. “I was so proud of each and every one of those girls because they did what I could never have done.”

White said in addition to shining a light on the girls’ talents, the pageant helps build confidence in the contestants.

She heard from every mom this year about the growth in their daughters’ confidence from just the Friday night rehearsal to Saturday’s pageant, with many of the girls “being totally independent on stage, shining, not having any fears and getting up there and having a great time.”

White said they aim to treat everyone “like queens for the day,” with the girls’ hair and makeup professionally done, opening number outfits provided, special interviews conducted and even offering every contestant their own tiara during the crowning ceremony.

The hosts offer kind remarks to each contestant and their abilities as they’re crowned by their “buddies.”

“It’s nice to be the winner, but we really want it to be about the overall experience – the confidence building, the friendships they gain and the opportunity to showcase their talents,” White said.

As the 2022 Miss Hanover Abilities, Savannah will likely participate in a number of community events similar to previous queens, such as the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, Ashland Christmas Parade, the Ashland Fourth of July Parade and the Strawberry Faire. She has also been accepted into the capABLE Campaign, which is an annual initiative that features a series of photographs and interviews of thriving Richmond residents with diverse abilities and viewpoints.

Savannah said she most looks forward to encouraging others with what they have

been through as the new Miss Hanover Abilities.

“She’s got a big heart and loves to help others,” Amborah said.

Savannah also has an abundance of hobbies such as participating in basketball, basesee LIGGAN, pg. 5

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The Universe from the Center: James Webb Space Telescope update

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he recent unanimous vote in the U.S. Senate almost led me to use this column to rant about why that’s a bad idea. I’ll spare you for now, at least for a couple of months to discuss timekeeping and calendars and how they link to astronomy.

This month I want to give

another update on progress toward making the James Webb Space Telescope fully operational. I said last month that operators were making fine adjustments on the alignment of the sixteen mirror segments that make up the primary mirror. Each piece has to bring light from the source to the same point in the image plane.

The first pre-tuning image showed, not surprisingly, 16 separate images of the faint target star. Here’s what we have now (image courtesy NASA and Space Telescope Science Institute):

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The other spots of light around the central image are distant galaxies, which will ultimately be among the primary

targets for this magnificent telescope.

Lunar phases for April: New Moon on the April 1 at 2:24 a.m.; First Quarter on the April 9 at 2:48 p.m.; Full Moon on April 17 at 2:55 a.m.; and Last Quarter on April 23 at 7:56 a.m.

Contributed photo All times are Eastern Daylight. Telescope alignment The Lyrid meteor shower peaks evaluation image on April 22 and 23, so the Moon About two hours after sunwill be providing some interference. To get a better view, find set at mid-month, your view to a spot away from city or town zenith will not be much. Leo Minor is overhead, but as the lights and look after midnight.

Mercury returns to evening name suggests, it is not a promidusk, low to the west north- nent constellation, and there are west, about 10 degrees off the no really bright stars to call it horizon at sunset. Venus, Mars to attention. Not so as your and Saturn are visible in morn- attention moves south from ing twilight. Look southwest zenith. Leo himself is about before sunrise. Venus is about 70 degrees above the southern 10 degrees above the horizon, horizon with bright Regulus at the brightest “star” you will see. the Lion’s heart and Denebola Mars and Saturn are above and at the tail. That bright star setto the left. Jupiter rises just ahead ting to the southwest is Sirius, of sunrise, so you’ll not likely which is actually the brightest see UNIVERSE, pg. 5 see it due to any horizon clutter.

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star visible from Earth (other than the Sun). Orion is setting to the west-southwest. Before it finally disappears, use bright red Betelgeuse to find Castor and Pollux in Gemini. They will be directly above Betelgeuse

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A season of revived community celebration

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

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ome of my favorite childhood memories were the modest yet vibrant events that were held each year at the hub of my hometown.

My favorite time of the year was Halloween, with the center of our town, Great Falls, Virginia, decked out in decorative lights, pumpkins, inflatable Halloween characters and more. The event would attract a crowd of families to the center of the town, with local businesses setting up festive booths and stands outside their storefronts and greeting every child that passed by with a handful of candy. Of course, there would be an occasional toothbrush kit from the local dentist or box of raisins from the neighborhood doctor, but it was the warmth of their gift giving that made the evening so special.

While the joy of running home with two bags full of goodies was one of the most exciting parts of the annual gathering, I can vividly recall the spirited feeling of connectivity among neighbors. It always seemed as if everyone in town left their homes to wander around every sidewalk, storefront and neighborhood to greet residents and meet new friends for the night. Children would run around, hop into wagons pulled by our parents or jump on bikes to explore the town in aimless fun.

These are the memories of my childhood that made me feel most connected to my small community, as it always seemed as if there were no true strangers among the crowd of residents. For this one night of the year, everyone could assemble in the heart of the community for an evening of light entertainment and socializing, and it always created an energetic atmosphere that fueled a sense of pride and appre-

ciation for our hometown.

While we would hold similar gatherings for headline holidays, such as an annual Fourth of July fireworks display, our calendar years were never as jam-packed with community bashes on the scale of Hanover County.

This has become one of the most exciting discoveries since I first started with The Mechanicsville Local as editor.

As I have been meeting with community event organizers and mingling with residents, I have learned of the impressive amount of annual events that have celebrated the community and its rich history for decades. I frequently speak with folks who gush about Hanover staples such as the Strawberry Faire, Ashland Train Day and Hanover Tomato Festival. I love how their eyes often light up when I admit I have yet to experience them for myself, as if they are in on an important secret and can’t wait for me to learn it, too.

There seems to be an added buzz of excitement in the air when locals talk about these extravagant events coming back after the social calendar desert that was past few years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, there is an opportunity for the community to come together again after two years of isolation and truly connect with one another through these special celebrations.

I feel almost too fortunate to have assumed this role as editor during such a pivotal turning point. While many of us will experience them for the first time this spring and summer, it will be incredible to witness these grand events welcomed back with enthusiasm by community members.

With a reignited hope for the future and appreciation for unity, I am excited at the possibility of reliving the feelings of connectedness and being part of something special that I remember from my childhood, only now it will be through the eyes of an adult.

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Dear Editor, When I refer to March “madness,” I’m referring to that annual event that I look forward to every year: budget season for our county.

Hanover’s proposed FY2023 budget embodies the vision of a group of people I’ll call “Team Hanover;” citizens who lend their voices to address community needs and issues that affect their quality of life, service providers who labor to ensure a safe community and the quality of life that we expect and deserve, administrators, staff and our elected officials who execute and manage those services, ensuring that community needs are met affordably.

This budget includes a salary increase for those who work for our community, who serve our needs and those who protect us, such as personnel like the Sheriff ’s, Fire-EMS, public works, public utilities and health departments (among many others). Hanover citizens are fortunate to reside and do business in a community that offers the high quality of life and amenities that many other communities envy and seek to emulate.

Now for the really good news: county administrator John A. Budesky’s proposed budget maintains the current real estate tax rate of 81 cents per hundred dollars of assessed value, which is the lowest of all of the neighboring jurisdictions. The other good news (or bad, depending on your point of view) is that real estate values reflected in assessments have risen, which means your property is worth more.

Yes, the cost of owning a home in Hanover County is rising, which is a reflection of the times. Median home sale prices in Hanover rose 8.2 % over last year. The down side of that is that your tax bill will be a bit higher beginning in the second half of this calendar year.

Now to those of you who lament this combination of “good news and bad news,” consider this: the increase in real estate values reflects the desirability of living in Hanover. People and businesses are attracted to a vibrant, healthy, well-planned and well-managed community, and that is reflected in the sustained growth in real estate values. People want to live, raise a family, do business and avail themselves of the high quality of life that residing in Hanover County affords.

I am, like many of my fellow citizens, not immune to the feeling the pinch of inflation and the rising cost of living. Paying more in property taxes is antithetical to my constitution, but when I do a broad costbenefit assessment and discuss the proposed budget with county staff

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and our elected leaders and compare the amenities of Hanover with those of neighboring counties, I am grateful for what Hanover offers. I feel that the proposed FY2023 budget is realistic and proactively funds necessary capital improvements. This budget also funds county services that are integral to our quality of life.

An aside to those citizens who may feel a need for tax relief: the county has a tax relief program. Whether you feel that you might benefit from some level of tax relief or know someone see LETTERS, pg. 14

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Hamlin claws way to front for Cup win

By Robby Fletcher Richmond Suburban News RICHMOND — Chesterfield native Denny Hamlin has had a rough start to 2022. Normally, by this time in the season he is near the top in points standings. Often, he has had a victory or two by April, or at least several top-10 finishes.

But not so this year.

Until Sunday at Richmond Raceway.

Hamlin, who spent most of the Toyota Owners 400 out of the top 10, pulled in front with five laps to go to steal a crucial first-place finish for his first victory of the season.

“Just drove as hard as I could,” Hamlin said after his late push toward the finish line.

“Just so proud of this whole FedEx Camry team, man, just never giving up. There was no doubt in my mind, maybe just a little, but they got this car right there towards the end. Wow, unbelievable.”

The victory is Hamlin’s fourth win and 20th top-10 finish in 31 races at Richmond Raceway, and much of the credit for his finish goes to excellent pit stop strategy that gave him fresh tires to close out the shorttrack race. The win, Hamlin says, is one he hopes gives the team momentum after its tough season start.

“I don’t want to look too far ahead because I certainly want to celebrate this one,” Hamlin said. “It sure is a positive sign considering how we ran as an organization at Phoenix.”

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500 in Phoenix on March 13, Hamlin started second but finished 13th.

Pulling in second behind Hamlin Sunday was Kevin Harvick, who posted his 28th top-10 finish in 42 races at Richmond and his third top10 finish in 2022. In the final lap, Hamlin had to hold off a furious sprint for first from Harvick, who fell just behind in the final stretch.

“The lapped cars there kind of got in the way, and I lost a little bit of ground,” Harvick said. “Still a great day for us, just hopefully a little momentum in a positive direction.”

Rounding out the top-5 were drivers William Byron, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson. Truex led on four separate occasions for 80 laps and was also in contention to win the race at the end, but he ultimately had to settle for fourth.

“It’s frustrating,” he said.

“But that’s part of it here. It’s part of the whole day. Obviously we did good there for a while.”

Ryan Blaney started the race off in pole position after a strong performance in his Team Penske Ford Mustang in practice and in qualifying. Blaney won Stage 1 and led through Lap 129 for the longest leading run of the day; the stage victory was his third of the season.

Blaney, with 241 points, is now tied at the top of the points standings with Chase Elliott.

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Denny Hamlin (11) takes the checkered flag in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway Sunday. He took the lead for the first time in the race with five laps to go for the victory, his first win — first top-10 finish — this season.

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Gibbs muscles way to win in Xfinity race

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND — Ty Gibbs and John Hunter Nemechek started the ToyotaCare 250 at the front of the pack Saturday at Richmond Raceway, with Gibbs at the pole position and Nemechek in the No. 2 spot.

By the time the 250-lap duel between the two was over, they finished as they started. Despite being overtaken by Nemechek on lap 247, Gibbs cut underneath Nemechek between Turns 3 and 4, bumping him in the process, and claimed the checkered flag with inches separating the two Toyota drivers.

The victory was the 19-yearold’s seventh in 25 Xfinity Series races, and his third win this year.

He was somewhat contrite after the late contact with Nemechek, his teammate at Joe Gibbs Racing.

“I probably deserve to get bumped back for a win,” Gibbs said. “But we’re racing hard.

These wins are hard to come by. You’ve just got to take every advantage. I didn’t let him by and clean him out for the win. I doored him. I got in there hard.

That was the point. I was tight, but there’s no excuse for me hitting him. I hit him and knocked him up the track — but, like I said, we’re fighting for wins.”

Nemechek was less than thrilled with the contact.

“He was able to get a run beating my back bumper off, got inside of me,” Nemechek said. “Thought we would be able to run side-by-side there, him running low and me running high in (Turns) 3 and 4.

It didn’t play out that way. He just didn’t even try to make the corner. It is what it is.”

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Left, Ty Gibbs (foreground) celebrates his win in Victory Lane after passing John Hunter Nemecheck on the final lap of the ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway Saturday.

Below left, Gibbs, in the No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota, overtakes John Hunter Nemechek (18) on the last lap to take the checkered flag.

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four times for a total of 114 laps.

Josh Berry was the only other race leader and his time in front of the pack was essentially a blink: one lap.

Gibbs’ late lead looked insurmountable until lapped traffic got in his way, allowing Nemechek to catch up.

“It affected, I feel like, me a lot. That’s just part of racing,” Gibbs said. “I didn’t get through there as good as John Hunter

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It’s just hard with them being on the outside of you really closely up off the corner. You lose Continued from pg. 7 a lot of right-side grip. That’s where you’ve got to fight and get through there as fast as you can.” after Kurt Busch had to stop due Sam Mayer finished third to low fuel pressure, ending his and won the $100,000 Dash chances of contention early. He ended the race with a DNF. There were two contact causee GIBBS, pg. 13

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Denny Hamlin gives the fans a burnout after getting his first win of the season in the Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway Sunday.

tions later in the race, with one at Lap 247 after Cody Ware hit the wall on the backstretch after contact with Erik Jones and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. The next caution came on Lap 258 when Ty Dillon and Cole Custer sideswiped each other low, with Custer ricocheting into and

spinning Austin Cindric.

The NASCAR Cup Series remains in Virginia this week with the Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 400 at Martinsville Speedway Saturday.

Robby Fletcher can be reached at rfletcher@powhatantoday.com.

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R-MC baseball, softball get off to solid start

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Randolph-Macon College has a tradition of excellence on the baseball and softball diamonds. In this, the first normal spring season since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the two Yellow Jacket teams are trying to continue that tradition, but not always without growing pains.

Despite losing some experienced players to graduation, the Randolph-Macon softball team has gotten off to strong start. The Yellow Jackets, with a sweep of Ferrum Saturday, are 20-3 and (as of the time this story went to press) are ranked No. 6 in the nation in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Top 25 poll.

They are in good regional company, with Christopher Newport ranked No. 1 and fellow Old Dominion Athletic Conference teams Virginia Wesleyan and Roanoke ranked No. 9 and No. 11, respectively.

“We’ve got some young kids playing, a good mix of young and returning kids,” said Randolph-Macon head softball coach Kevin Proffitt. “We’ve got three or four young kids that have really been contributing a lot off and I’ve been kind of mixing them in with some older kids and it’s been a good recipe so far. Kids have been stepping up.”

Including the freshmen.

Saturday, in the opener of a doubleheader against ODAC rival Ferrum, Proffitt started

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Crime pays for Randolph-Macon third baseman Carter Johnson as he steals his third base of the season while Bridgewater’s Kevin Navedo fields the throw in the Yellow Jackets’ 7-2 win over visiting Bridgewater in the opener of a doubleheader Saturday.

Macon head baseball coach Ray Hedrick. “So we knew we were going to have to figure a lot of things out from an ability standpoint, but also just from a leadership and experience standpoint.”

One of Randolph-Macon’s biggest challenges is on the pitcher’s mound.

“I think we’re still trying to figure out our bullpen — who can fill what roles out of our bullpen,” Hedrick said. “We’ve gotten some inconsistent outings from starters where they haven’t given us sufficient

innings, three or four innings and they get overthrown.

“I’m very cautious with our starters. I don’t like to overthrow them in February and March. We’ll extend them in April when the weather warms up. But I also like to take care of their arms so they’re in the best possible shape in May.” Saturday in the opener of a doubleheader against visiting Bridgewater, the Yellow Jackets got a strong start from Hayden Snelsire, who struck out four and gave up no runs or hits in five innings of work. Bere Bauers took over for the middle innings, yielding one run in three innings of relief, then Sam Slevin closed out the ninth, yielding just one more run in a 7-2 victory.

All-in-all, it was an efficient performance by the three pitchers. The nightcap was another matter — for both teams.

Randolph-Macon threw seven pitchers and Bridgewater five in a wild 14-10 win. By the time it was over, the Eagle staff gave up 24 hits and the Yellow Jacket staff 14.

“We had to throw guys in situations that they weren’t accustomed to,” Hedrick said.

“Some guys, they thrived and other guys scuffled a little bit.

I think right now, [we need to be] getting consistent innings out of our starters at the front end of games, but moreover the lockdown innings on the back third, the last 12 outs of the game, the sixth, seventh, eighth and ninth innings when necessary.”

four freshmen: Ellie Barton at second base, Kayla Davis at third, Amanda Lanyon in left field and Gracie Ellis in the circle.

Ellis, who had missed a previous doubleheader against Stevenson because of illness, was especially busy. She struck out 17 of the 27 Ferrum batters she faced in a 1-0 victory over the Panthers. She then pitched three innings of relief in the nightcap, striking out three more batters to make 20 on the day and picking up the save in a 3-0 victory.

“She missed a couple doubleheaders because she was sick and kids stepped in and did well,” Proffitt said. “She came back [Saturday] and threw the first game of the doubleheader.

That was the first game she’s pitched in a week and really had only thrown, like, one time in the last week and she had 17 strikeouts. And Ferrum’s a good team. It wasn’t like she was just throwing against somebody that doesn’t swing it well.”

Ellis’ performance netted her ODAC Pitcher of the Week honors. She’s among the

top-ranked pitcher nationally in several categories: seventh with 123 strikeouts, ninth in shutouts with four, 10th with 11 wins, 11th in strikeouts per seven innings with 11.1, and 14th with two saves.

The Yellow Jacket baseball team has had more growing pains — the team lost 16 seniors to graduation.

“All of them did not contribute at the same level, but 16 experienced players in your program — that’s a hefty number regardless of their on-field contribution,” said Randolph-

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Noah Gragson, 22. Sheldon Creed,

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Bayley Currey, 32. J.J. Yeley, 33. Jade Buford, 34. Joey Gase, 35. Stefan Parsons, 36. Ryan Vargas, 37. Kyle Sieg, 38. Brennan Poole.

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Smiles abound in academy’s second ‘Bring Your Daddy to Dance Class’ Ashland Dance Academy, located at 110 Thompson Street, hosted its second annual ‘Bring Your Daddy to Dance Class’ in March. The ecstatic ballerinas taught their dads all the basics in ballet and learned a class dance together. Matt Hollins, left, dips his daughter Ava as they learn a dance together. Jacob Myers lifts his daughter McKinley, who is all smiles during the class as she takes flight.

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who may, contact the county to find out more about qualifying for this program. In fact, there is a hearing today to consider an ordinance to increase the thresholds for qualifying households.

This proposed ordinance seeks to mitigate some of the “pain” of real estate taxes for those may need relief. I suggest that you consider attending today’s public hearing at 6 p.m. and address the entire Board of Supervisors with your comments or contact your supervisor and make your feelings known on this proposed ordinance increasing qualifying levels for tax relief.

Now my charge to readers is to review the proposed budget in detail or in summary, invest a little time to assess the future of the community as reflected in the budget and contact your supervisor to share your thoughts. Invoke your own “March Madness!”

It’s your community, it’s your money, it’s Hanover’s future.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Ellie Mae # 581430, is a 7-year-old (estimated)spayed male Canine/Coonhound. She has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative.

Ellie Mae is such a sweetheart. She has been in the Shelter for about two months now. She came from a great household. Ellie Mae is very social and loves to be around all people. She is housetrained and loves to go on walks.

Ellie Mae also likes to be around other dogs. She has a little pep in her step in the play yard too. Ellie Mae should transition well with any new owner who is looking for a new friend.

Fern, # 581723 is a 2-year-old male domestic short-haired feline. He has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/ FIV test negative. Fern is a very sweet cat. He came to the Shelter as an outdoor stray cat. Fern seems to be well socialized with people. He responds well to human

affection. Fern also is well litter trained. He gets along well with the other cats that he has met in the Shelter. Fern should adjust well to either an indoor or outdoor living situation.

For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty. gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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Work about to begin on intersection improvement at Sliding Hill and New Ashcake A continuous Green T intersection improvement will be built at the intersection of Sliding Hill and New Ashcake Road. Construction began on Monday, April 4.

The partially signalized “Green T” improvement will help eliminate some of the congestion drivers experience turning from New Ashcake Road onto Sliding Hill Road, as well as address safety concerns on Sliding Hill Road. A video explaining this project can be viewed on the county’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

Installation of the signal poles will be first. This work might take until the end of May. Paving is expected to begin in late May and take about six days.

A median to help direct traffic will be installed as part of the project.

The greatest traffic impacts will take place during the installation of the median followed by the final paving. Work will generally take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. unless carry over work is required, which sometimes happens during paving.

The project is scheduled to be completed in early June, weather permitting.

For more information about this project, contact Randy Hardman, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Works, at (804) 365-6181 or wrhardman@ hanovercounty.gov.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County Public Information Officer.

CALENDAR Thursday, April 7 Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society vice president Jason Aldrich will speak about Native Plant Agriculture, which is the implementing of edible native plants as the basis of a primarily perennial agricultural system that mimics native plant communities in format. Free Zoom meeting is open to all by following the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/850 39341153?pwd=UnQ4dWNpQ VkxdzBaVWcrR0c4UFZkZz09 #success. The meet and greet starts at 6:45 p.m. followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. A short business meeting will follow the presentation. Visit the state website, http://vnps.org/.

Saturday, April 9 Walnut Grove Baptist Church Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt plus other Fun Activities starting at 10 a.m. at WGBC 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Sunday, April 10 The Ashland Church of God will hold its Spring Fest begin-

ning at 10:30 a.m., located at 407 Myrtle Street, Ashland. There will be an Easter egg hunt, pig roast, hot dogs, bouncy house, games and hot air balloon rides (weather permitting).

meeting or becoming a member of the HRWC, contact Nancy Russell, president at nsrussell29@yahoo.com or visit our website at www.hrwomen.com.

Thursday, April 28 Tuesday, April 12 Mechanicsville AARP Chapter 5407 will be meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Branch Library located at 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville. Contact Ed Taylor at 804-398-3759.

Sunday, April 17 Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Easter Sunday.

Tuesday, April 19 The Hanover Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at Anna’s Italian Kitchen, 7009 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. The guest speaker will be Congressman Rob Wittman, 1st District. For additional information about the

The Civil Air Patrol, Hanover Squadron is hosting an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville. Learn what CAP has to offer for youths, ages 12 to 21, in the cadet program and for adults who want to serve in training the next generation of leaders. They will be accepting tattered or worn U.S. flags. For more information, contact Capt.

James Wright at james.wright@ vawg.cap.gov or visit https:// vawg.cap.gov/units/hanover.

Friday, April 29 & Saturday, April 30 The St. Paul Lutheran Church is holding an “Everything for $1 Yard Sale.” The yard sale will be held rain or shine, inside and outside from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be located at St. Paul

Suspect wanted for possessing obscene materials with minor The Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Angelo O’Neil Chandler, 40, of Ashland. Chandler is currently wanted by the Sheriff ’s Office for possessing obscene materials with a minor (F – 10x), contempt of court and violation of condition of release.

Chandler is described as a black male with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 151

on the whereabouts of Angelo O’Neil Chandler is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at (804) 3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

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The sale will feature linens, kitchenware, home décor, clothes, books, toys, lawn and gardening items, furniture and much more. Hot dogs, drinks and baked goods will be for sale.

Proceeds will benefit the church’s missionary family, MCEF, and other community ministries that the church supports. Call 804427-7500.

Saturday, April 30 Friendly Care Day School will celebrate 50 years of caring, loving, teaching and growing children on April 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Hanover Evangelical Friends Church. They will be celebrating with desserts and punch. They will also celebrate past and present directors along with past and present assistant directors. They are requesting community submissions of favorite memories of the school or favorite teacher at fcdsdirector@gmail.com or mail Nicole Langston at 6420 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA,

Fax submissions to calendar to 344-8746, email to events@mechlocal. com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116.

Deadline is 1 p.m. Thursday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to Ashland-Hanover Local.

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Ongoing Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804270-9626.

Household hazardous waste recycling, paper shredding offered April 9 Hanover County residents can bring household hazardous waste for free disposal and personal information or documents to be shredded to the Mechanicsville trash and recycling center at 7427 Verdi Lane on Saturday, April 9, between 8 a.m. and noon.

For liquids, aerosols and solids classified as household hazardous wastes, there will be no charge but a 5-gallon limit. No batteries, tube fluorescent light bulbs, explosives or radioactive materials will be accepted.

Up to four boxes (10” by 12” by 18”) of documents will also be accepted for shredding.

No businesses will be permitted. No out-of-county materials will be accepted.

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All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@

Hanover Solid Waste centers closed on Easter Sunday Hanover County’s solid waste convenience centers will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 17. Information submitted

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 6:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZ2021-00024, C FALLS II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning requests, REZ2020-00043, Betty F. Giragosian, et al., and REZ2021-00001, Chickahominy Falls Association, Inc., to add GPINS 7787-154095, 7787-15-1275, and 7787-16-9031(part), consisting of 8.52 acres, to the Chickahominy Falls Subdivision, and amend the conceptual plan for GPINS 7787-15-2466(part), 7787-15-4510, and 7787-15-4401, consisting of approximately 0.72 acres, for a total of 9.24 acres. The proposal is to rezone the additional 8.52 acres from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and to amend the conceptual plan; the total acreage of the Chickahominy Falls Subdivision would increase to 188.33 acres. The property being added to Chickahominy Falls Subdivision is located at the terminus of Chickahominy Falls Lane (route number pending) and is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 Dwelling Units Per Acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the addition of 16 lots to a 452-unit subdivision for a total of 468 dwelling units; this represents a decrease in the overall density from 2.52 dwelling units per gross acre to 2.49 dwelling units per gross acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2021-00017, CHARLES HENRY KING Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to M-1(c), Limited Industrial District with conditions, on GPIN 7787-58-4811, consisting of approximately 5.0 acres, and located on the west line of Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) approximately 850 feet south of its intersection with Timber Ridge Drive (State Route 1311). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Limited Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a warehouse with office space. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2022-00002, ISKCON OF RICHMOND Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a place of worship on GPIN 7842-22-0261, consisting of approximately 20.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Scotchtown Road (State Route 671) approximately 665 feet north of its intersection with Three Oaks Lane (State Route 1030). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CPA2021-00002, STEIN INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. Request(s) to amend the Comprehensive Plan for Hanover County, Virginia, adopted February 14, 2018, pursuant to Sections 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2223 through 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended. The proposed amendment will be a change to the adopted Comprehensive Plan as follows: General Land Use Plan Map: An amendment to change the land use designation from Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre) and Suburban High (3 – 7 dwelling units per acre) to Commercial for areas generally located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) near its intersection with Compass Point Lane (State Route 1075) and Woodbridge Road (State Route 1184). (PUBLIC HEARING) MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Henry CUP2021-00017, HANOVER EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURCH Request(s) to amend CUP-14-05, in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, to amend the Conditional Use Permit to reduce the area of the CUP on GPINs 8725-20-7131 and 8725-30-0083, from 11.67 acres to 5.78 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) at its intersection with Compass Point Lane (State Route 1075). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2021-00025, HANOVER EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURCH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8725-20-7131 (part) and 8725-30-0083, consisting of approximately 5.90 acres, and located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) at its intersection with Compass Point Lane (State Route 1075). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre) (pending concurrent request CPA2021-00002 to change the General Land Use Plan Map to Commercial). The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a self-storage facility. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry CUP2021-00018, STEIN INVESTMENT COMPANY, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-130.12 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a self-storage warehouse facility, on GPINs 8725-20-7131(part) and 8725-30-0083, consisting of approximately 5.90 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District (pending concurrent request REZ2021-00025 to rezone to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions) and located on the north line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) at its intersection with Compass Point Lane (State Route 1075). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre) (pending concurrent request CPA2021-00002 to change the General Land Use Plan Map to Commercial). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry CUP2022-00003, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PARKS & RECREATION) Request(s) an amendment to the sketch plan of CUP-27-88, Am. 1-10, in accordance with Section 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit governmental buildings, parks, and its related uses on GPINs 7812-52-3457, 7812-63-6314, and 7812-74-6165, consisting of approximately 67.33 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Clazemont Road (State Route 715) approximately 375 feet west of its intersection with Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village and Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2021-00018, RADNEY ROAD PARTNERS L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District and B-3, General Business District, to B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8724-50-7890 and 8724-50-9712, consisting of approximately 2.64 acres, and located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Creighton Road (State Route 615) and Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a convenience store with fuel pumps. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2022-00002, THE WILTON COMPANIES, INC. Request(s) to rezone from B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8706-65-7535, consisting of approximately 6.28 acres, and located on the north line of Hanover Crossing Drive (private road) approximately 675 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 Suburban High (3-7 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 30 condominium units for a gross density of 4.78 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2021-00013, WILLSON FAMILY, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions on GPINs 7768-32-5430, 7768-31-1504 (part), and 7767-39-7416 (part), consisting of approximately 155.1 acres, and located on the south line of Winns Church Road (State Route 660) approximately 1,500 feet west of its intersection with Greenwood Road (State Route 625). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 to 3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 261 building lots for a gross density of 1.7 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna 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. 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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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Please take notice that on the 13th day of April 2022, at 6:00 p.m. the Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Planning Commission will conduct public hearings pursuant to Virginia Code section 15.2-2204 for the purpose of receiving input, and may provide a recommendation on the following: REZ22-0201 & ORD2022-02 AMBURN LANE Keith Whipple, on behalf of the property owner Amburn Partners LLC, requests to conditional rezone from the Rural Residential RR-1 and Residential Limited R-2 to Residential Medium R-3 the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of James Street and West Vaughan Road (GPIN 7870-65-5420). The property is approximately 7.1 acres in size.

The applicant proposes to construct 14 single-family detached and 6 single-family attached dwellings (12 units total) for a total density of 3.66 units/acre. Uses will be controlled by zoning ordinance regulations and proffered conditions.The comprehensive plan recommends Traditional Neighborhood, density should not exceed 4 units per acre.

CUP22-0201, AMBURN LANE Keith Whipple, on behalf of the property owner Amburn Partners LLC, requests a conditional use permit in accordance with Sec. 21-48(i) of the Ashland Town Code to construct six single-family attached dwellings (12 units total) in the R-3 Residential Medium zoning district for a total density of 3.66 acres. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of James Street and West Vaughan Road (GPIN 7870-65-5420) and is approximately 7.1 acres in size. The comprehensive plan recommends Traditional Neighborhood, density should not exceed 4 units per acre.

CPA2022-02, TRADEPORT 95 Andrew M. Condlin, on behalf of the property owners EAI LC and Theatre Square LC, requests a comprehensive plan amendment to the future land use map to change the future land use classifications from Interstate Commercial and Traditional Neighborhood to Interstate Commercial and Industrial. The property is commonly known as “East Ashland” and is located along the southern line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54), approximately 700 feet east of its intersection with Woodside Lane (GPIN parcels 7880-61-7681, 7880-61-4768, 7880-60-4701, 7880-61-6987, 7880-72-0523, 7880-60-1053, and 7880-60-4343). The property includes existing zoning of Planned Unit Development (PUD), Planning Shopping Center (PSC) and Highway Commercial (B-2). The existing use of the property is single-family residential, farmland, and open space.

CUP22-0228, BUDGET MART Stuart Little of Sekiv Solutions, on behalf of the property owner Shree Sai Sagun LLC, is requesting approval of a conditional use permit (CUP) to allow for a fueling station pursuant to Sections 21-101(x) which permits fueling stations within the B-2 Highway Commercial district with issuance of a CUP. The site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Telcourt Road and East Patrick Henry Road (S.R. 54) (GPIN parcel 7880-42-6201). The site is within the B-2, Highway Commercial district. The future land use designation is Mixed Business.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 22-02 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 06-01 OF THE COUNTRY CLUB HILLS SANITARY DISTRICT TO ADJUSTTHEDEBTSERVICESURCHARGE AND THEN ABOLISH THE COUNTRY CLUB HILLS SANITARY DISTRICT, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 21 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION SECTIONS 21-117.1, 21-118, AND 21-118.4 Debt service surcharge – effective June 2022 billing Debt service surcharge – effective August 2022 billing

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A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

Copies of REZ22-0201, ORD2022-02, CUP22-0201, CUP22-0228, and CPA2022-02 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND FAIR HOUSING NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BE it known by all persons, that the following resolution of the Town Council of Ashland, Virginia, endorsing the concept of FAIR HOUSING, was duly adopted and approved on April 5, 2022.

Whereas, the Congress of the United States enacted the Fair Housing Act on April 11, 1968; and Whereas, the Commonwealth of Virginia enacted the Virginia Fair Housing Law on April 7, 1972; and Whereas, April is recognized nationally as Fair Housing Month; and Whereas, the Town of Ashland is committed to the mission and intent of Fair Housing and rejects discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity in the sale, rental, or provision of other housing services; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the Town Council of Ashland, Virginia, does hereby recognize April as Fair Housing Month and calls upon the citizens of Ashland and government officials along with those in the banking and housing industries to join together in this observance and work together for equal housing treatment for all.

Steven P. Trivett, Mayor TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 19th day of April 2022, at 7:00 p.m. the Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct public hearings pursuant to Virginia Code section 15.2-2204 for the purpose of receiving input, and may take action on the following:

REZ22-0201 & ORD2022-02 AMBURN LANE Keith Whipple, on behalf of the property owner Amburn Partners LLC, requests to conditional rezone from the Rural Residential RR-1 and Residential Limited R-2 to Residential Medium R-3 the property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of James Street and West Vaughan Road (GPIN 7870-65-5420). The property is approximately 7.1 acres in size.

The applicant proposes to construct 14 single-family detached and 6 single-family attached dwellings (12 units total) for a total density of 3.66 units/acre. Uses will be controlled by zoning ordinance regulations and proffered conditions. The comprehensive plan recommends Traditional Neighborhood, density should not exceed 4 units per acre.

CUP22-0201, AMBURN LANE Keith Whipple, on behalf of the property owner Amburn Partners LLC, requests a conditional use permit in accordance with Sec. 21-48(i) of the Ashland Town Code to construct six singlefamily attached dwellings (12 units total) in the R-3 Residential Medium zoning district for a total density of 3.66 acres. The property is located at the southwest corner of the intersection of James Street and West Vaughan Road (GPIN 7870-65-5420) and is approximately 7.1 acres in size. The comprehensive plan recommends Traditional Neighborhood, density should not exceed 4 units per acre.

Copies of REZ22-0201, ORD2022-02, and CUP22-0201, may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or Town of Ashland, P.O. Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 19th day of April at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may make a recommendation on the following application: Ordinance No. 2022-03 The Town of Ashland is requesting approval of Ordinance No. 202203 which would amend Town Code by modifying Article II, “General Procedures, Plat and Platting” Division 2, “Preliminary Plat Procedures”, Sec. 17-21 “Preliminary Plat” and Division 3, “Final Plat Procedures”, Sec. 17- 24 “Final Subdivision Plats.”

Copies of ORD2022-03 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

TOWN OF ASHLAND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please take notice that on the 19th day of April at 7:00 p.m. at the Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA, the Ashland Town Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input, and may make a recommendation on the following application: CPA2022-01, Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Chapter 8 Environment The Town of Ashland is requesting approval of CPA2022-01 to amend Chapter 8 Environment of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendments update the stated goals, objectives, and timetables of the Plan to ensure consistency with standards set forth by the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. Copies of CPA2022-01 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-1073, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to planning@ashlandva.gov or mailed to Town of Ashland, PO Box 1600, Ashland, VA 23005. All interested persons may attend and express their views. Any person with a disability requiring assistance in order to participate in this public hearing is asked to contact Town Hall in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, April 13, 2022 2:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building at Hanover Courthouse, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a Regular Board Meeting.

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