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Investigators seek to identify larceny suspects
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On July 30, deputies responded to Airstream of Virginia located at 10300 Northlake Park Drive for the report of a stolen camper. Based on surveillance footage, the camper was stolen around 7:50 p.m. on July 29.
On the evening of July 29, a witness observed a U-Haul box truck with no license plate pulling an Airstream camper. The U-Haul was last seen on Lewistown Road with the camp-
Photos courtesy of Hanover County Sheriff’s Offi ce
A witness observed a U-Haul truck pulling the stolen camper. Right, stock image of an Airsteam camper.
er in tow.
The stolen camper is an Airstream Bambi Sport 16’. Anyone with information about this incident 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.
Information courtesy of Lt. James Cooper, information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
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Continued from pg. 1 logo has evoked by its semblance to a swastika and, by extension, to the atrocities that were committed under its banner,” Gill stated. “Unquestionably, we condemn anything associated with the Nazi regime in the strongest manner possible.”
Gill wrote that HCPS is committed to inclusion and ensuring that all students, faculty, staff and community members feel welcome, safe and secure in the school division.
“We truly regret this error and are sorry that it has distracted from the great work that is being accomplished through this conference and throughout the school division, which will help us to continue to uphold our longstanding Tradition of Excellence by supporting all students and their unique needs,” Gill wrote.
The Jewish Community Federation of Richmond responded to Gill’s apology statement with the Facebook post: “We appreciate this swift response from Superintendent Michael Gill. ADL Washington D.C., Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, Virginia Holocaust Museum and JCFR look forward to continuing to work with the Hanover County Public School system as we all strive for an inclusive education space & community,” the post stated.
Online discussion over the logo continued to circulate following Gill’s apology, with various social media users expressing concern over how the logo was approved initially.
Rachel Levy, a candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, was among the Twitter users that posted updates and comments on the controversy throughout the day. “I am outraged but not surprised that Hanover Schools Superintendent Mike Gill would blame a teacher for his approval of the logo,” Levy stated in a tweet. “Where does the buck stop? Apparently, never with him or his office. Unacceptable.”
Ethan Lynne, a Patrick Henry High School graduate, also posted of the controversy on Twitter and received a number of messages concerning the logo on Wednesday.
“At first, I was appalled and dumbfounded,” Lynne said. “I always try to give people the benefit of the doubt, but… I’m just a little confused at how no one caught this in the development process… If people were able to recognize it within mere minutes of seeing a photo of it, there’s no way that in the development process of this logo and it getting printed on merchandise that no one caught that.”
Lynne said he appreciated how the school division ceased distribution of the logo and offered an apology, but he believes the blame was placed solely on the teacher in Gill’s apology letter. In addition, he wished the letter expanded on the process of approving logo designs and how it wasn’t caught.
“I think that we need to look into review panels for any future logos for school,” Lynne said.
Lynne referenced how the Community Equity Advisory Board recommended the appointment of a diversity, equity and inclusion director and believes this incident “further showcases that they need to follow through with that.”
Hanover NAACP issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon in response to the logo.
“The Hanover County NAACP is aware of and deeply troubled by the decision of Hanover County Public Schools to use a logo resembling a swastika to represent their Professional Learning Programs,” the letter stated.
The letter furthers that the incident is “another example of the urgent need for required training and professional development in diversity, equity and inclusion for all employees of Hanover County Public Schools, to include our Board of
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Shown is a photo of the HCPS Unifi ed Professional Learning Conference T-shirt that circulated on Twitter for the logo’s resemblance of a swastika.
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Starting today, individuals who live or spend time in the Chickahominy Health District can complete an interest form for the monkeypox vaccine, JYNNEOS. The district will begin to vaccinate individuals who may be at higher risk of monkeypox exposure. In order to gauge community interest and to determine who might be at higher risk, they have created an optional survey interest form for community members. Interested individuals can fill out this form following the link: https://redcap.vdh. virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=PEL9EPCXX8
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Railroad history wraps up summer program
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Join the Ashland Museum for a morning of railroad history on Tuesday, Aug. 16 from 9 to 11 a.m. For rising second through sixth graders, learn about Henry Box Brown and others who rode the rails. The museum will explore Ashland’s 1923 train station and play early 20th century lawn games. This program is free and will be held at The Center, 500 S. Center Street, Ashland. Registration is required.
Join the museum’s monthly Trivia Night on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at Origin Beer Lab, 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. No reservations needed. Find out what MC Woody and DJ Brent have in store for attendees.
The Ashland Museum will be open for Ashland Fourth Fridays on Aug. 26. They will have photographs of their “Learn to Fish Like Huck Finn” anglers from June and photographs kids took in DeJarnette Park last month. Stop by between 5 and 8 p.m. for a look at some of the museum’s summer activities. The museum is located at 105 Hanover Avenue, Ashland.
For information. visit the website ashlandmuseum. org or email ashlandmuseum@comcast.
Events at Hanover Tavern
Thursday, Aug. 18: Haunted Tavern Tour at the Hanover Tavern. Come for a guided ghost tour of the Tavern at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
Friday, Aug. 19: “Something’s Brewing” Beer Pairing Dinner at the Hanover Tavern featuring four courses beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. Reservations are required.
All tickets are available for purchase through the website: hanovertavern.org. For any questions, submit a “contact us” form on the website or call: 804537-5050.
