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Fullers recognized by Gov. Youngkin for outstanding community service

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor Longtime Hanover County residents David and Judy Fuller were recently recognized by Governor Glenn Youngkin for their many years of inspiring volunteerism in the community.

Youngkin officially announced the nine recipients of the 2022 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards in an Oct. 26 press release “honoring the outstanding efforts of individual volunteers and organizations contributed on behalf of citizens throughout the Commonwealth,”

the release stated.

The governor’s awards have been awarded to Virginians across the state since 1984, with this year recognizing volunteer efforts such as increasing access to STEM programming, improving public parks and recreation resources, supporting youth and families affected by the foster care system, and more.

“It is my pleasure to recognize these honorees for the positive impact they have had on our Commonwealth and in the lives of their fellow Virginians. Each honoree has demonstrated resilience, generosity and commit-

ment, exemplifying the remarkable spirit of Virginia,” Youngkin stated in the release.

The Fullers received this year’s Outstanding Family Volunteers award for their enduring commitment to serving virtually every corner of Hanover County.

The distinction came after the couple was awarded the “Spirit of Family” award in Hanover County’s Spirit of Volunteerism ceremony held in May. The Fullers’ commitment to volunteerism has been unwavering since their arrival to Hanover County 50 years ago. Upon startsee FULLERS pg. 4

Photos courtesy of Christian Martinez, Office of the Governor

Governor Glenn Youngkin presents the Volunteerism and Community Service Award to David and Judy Fuller at the Governor’s Executive Mansion on Oct. 25.

Historic Wigwam celebrates grand reopening of restored venue

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor The Historic Wigwam has officially returned to Hanover County, carrying almost a century of stories within its restored cabin walls, a rich collection of displayed artifacts, and revamped event space that hopes to return the once-bustling venue to its glory days in the community.

The Historic Wigwam celebrated the

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site’s grand reopening on Oct. 28 at its new site, located at 10400 Washington Highway in Ashland, drawing a crowd of over 200 attendees to witness the beloved community venue come to life once more – and in greater vibrancy than ever before. The revived site will now serve as an event space for receptions, corporate events, anniversary parties and more.

Mark Motley, president and CEO of

Motleys Asset Disposition Group, said the unveiling of the restored site was a lively community celebration, with fireworks topping off the evening’s excitement and many visitors even reminiscing over the space’s heyday in the 60s.

“We had a lot of people that said, ‘Oh, I danced here, I met my girlfriend here, so it was very fun,’ ” Motley said.

Photos courtesy of Historic Wigwam

Over 200 attendees helped to celebrate the Historic see WIGWAM, pg. 16 Wigwam’s grand reopening on Oct. 28.

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Concert Ballet of Virginia’s upcoming OBITUARIES Nutcracker performances at PHHS

LIVINGSTON

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Shown are the dancers of The Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit performance company headquartered in Hanover County.

Contributed Report The Local The Concert Ballet of Virginia, a nonprofit performance company headquartered in Hanover County, is preparing for its 46th “Nutcracker” season and is proud to be the only per-

forming ballet company in Hanover.

Dancers from multiple dance studios all throughout the state are welcome to join the ballet, which is 100% volunteer-based, including the company’s artistic director Scott Boyer, who won the Spirit of Inspiration award

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for the Hanover Spirit of Volunteerism awards in 2022.

Currently they have 26 performers that reside in Hanover County and 14 that are students in Hanover County Public Schools.

This season they are excited to perform their full length Nutcracker in Ashland at Patrick Henry High School (PHHS) as a fundraiser for the school’s Theatre Department.

The performances at PHHS will be: Saturday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 10 at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2:30 p.m.

In addition to their performances at PHHS, the company will perform “The Nutcracker” at Monacan High School in Chesterfield County and JR Tucker High School in Henrico County.

Visit www.concertballet. com for more information.

LIVINGSTON, Dorothy B., 85, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., formerly of Mechanicsville, Va., peacefully joined the Lord on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, while at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill, Pa. Dorothy was the daughter of U.S. Methodist Missionaries who served in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. After her parents relocated to the U.S., she was born in Twin Cities, Idaho.

The family’s ministerial mission moved to Pawtucket, R.I., where Dorothy spent her childhood. She became a Registered Nurse after graduating from Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Boston, Mass.

She married and moved to Ashland, Va., accepting the position of the college nurse for Randolph-Macon College.

She also worked in the private practices of Ashland’s Dr. Judson Vaughan and Dr. LePierre Watson. She later accepted a position as a Nursing Instructor at Johnson Willis Hospital School of Nursing. An advocate for mental health, she worked at Westbrook Psychiatric Hospital. She finished her nursing career with Hanover County Mental Health Services. During the last two years of life, she

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moved to Mechanicsburg, Pa. to be near her daughter at Harmony at West Shore, a retirement community. She was a long-standing member of Independence Christian Church in Ashland, Va. In addition to her lifelong dedication to nursing, she was also a well-known and respected organist for Independence Christian Church in Ashland, Va., where she also served as a Deacon in her later years.

Throughout her life, she played the organ and piano for numerous ceremonies and occasions and enjoyed playing for recreation until her passing. Her warm, kind, and outgoing friendly personality served her well as she was also a successful independent consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics. She was a member of the Ashland Junior Women’s Club, the Henry Clay Women’s Club, and the Independence Christian Church Women’s Disciples of Christ. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, strolls through Lewis Ginter Park, her dogs, and most of all celebrated the companionship of her dear friends and the love of her family. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed a good laugh. She adored spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. She loved celebrating birthdays and holidays always preparing their favorite foods to follow with a sweet treat. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Thomas and Bertha Bowmar; her sisters, Margery Demaine, Ruth Potter, Florence Bowmar; and her

husband, William; and son, Craig Roberts. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Roberts (Karen); and son, Jeffrey Roberts Sr. (Mariana); and her grandchildren, Brittany Keane (Kevan), Jeffrey Roberts Jr. (Rachele), Shelby Fileger (Eric); and eight great-grandchildren; also nephews, Kenny Potter, Richard Demaine; nieces, Joan Demaine, Kathryn Converse and Marilyn Rodriguez (Jesse). She is also survived by her in-laws, Richard (Brother in Law) and Katherine Livingston (sisterin-law). Special thanks and recognition go out to Hospice of Central Pa., the medical teams at Holy Spirit Hospital, friends, families and staff of Harmony at West Shore, Laura Hughes and the staff at Genesis, Pastor Pam Illick at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and Independence Christian Church community. A viewing will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at Independence Christian Church, 14023 Independence Rd., Ashland, Va. 23005. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Independence Christian Church, address above.

Memorial contributions may be made to Independence Christian Church Music Fund, address above, or to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 6839 Wertzville Road, Enola, Pa. 17025. To send messages of condolences to the family or for driving directions, visit www.Parthemore.com or blileys.com.

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The Universe from the Center

Continuing the exploration of the Space Launch System with its second stage

By Dr. George Spagna Special to Ashland-Hanover Local The Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College has resumed public viewing.

Check the website (www.rmc. edu/keeble) or call the information line (804-752-3210) for days and times.

To quickly follow up on last month’s column, DART was a smashing success (pun intended). The hoped for 10-minute change in orbital period (I mis-wrote 10 seconds last month) was exceed almost 3-fold, with a nearly 30-minute change in the orbit! Again, noting that neither of those paired asteroids pose any threat to Earth. This was a test of concept mission to see if we could potentially divert an asteroid that might be a threat to our planet. It looks like we can, if the threat is detected far enough away.

Following up on our September column, the Space Launch System (SLS) still has not launched. NASA called a media briefing for Nov. 3 to update plans for the inaugural (without crew) Artemis I mission, hoped for midNovember. In September I discussed the core stage (first stage) and solid rocket boosters. This column will look at the second stage, officially the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS).

This stage is 13 meters long and 5 meters in diameter (43’ by 17 feet). It is powered by a single Aerojet Rocketdyne RL 10 rocket motor burning liquid hydrogen and oxygen. It generates 24,750 pounds of thrust and is designed to be restarted in orbit.

The first three Artemis

missions will include an ICPS single RL10 configuration atop the SLS Block 1 rocket. As the rocket evolves to a more powerful Block 1B configuration, it will fly with the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) that will use four RL10C-3 engines to Metro Creative Connection

send Orion and large cargos to the moon. The four RL10 engines on EUS provide more than 97,000 pounds (431kN) of thrust, which will allow the rocket to send 40% more mass to the moon.

Artemis I will place the Orion vehicle in lunar orbit for a month before its return to splash down in the ocean like the older Apollo and current Crew Dragon vehicles.

As with all spacecraft, what returns is only a small part of what leaves the launch pad.

Lunar phases for November: Full Moon on Nov. 8, at 6:02 a.m.; Last Quarter on Nov. 16, at 8:27 a.m.; and New Moon on Nov. 23, at 5:57 p.m.; and another First Quarter Moon on Nov. 30, at 9:36 a.m. All times are Eastern Standard.

Mars rises in the early evening and will be visible all night. Jupiter rises in the afternoon and is to the southeast at sunset. It sets around 2:30 a.m. Saturn is to the south at sunset and sets before midnight.

Looking overhead at midmonth, about two hours after sunset you will find the Milky Way dividing the sky from northeast to southwest.

Deneb and Vega are the two bright stars to the west of zenith, with Altair to the southwest marking out a rich triangle. Near Vega, a clear

night and steady hand with binoculars may enable you to see the Ring Nebula. This is an example of what will happen to the sun in another 5 billion years -- as the fuel in the core is used up, the outer layers will eventually be expelled into an expanding planetary nebula. To the east of zenith, look for the Andromeda Galaxy, a faint smudge to the naked eye.

This is actually a galaxy much like the Milky Way; over 100 billion stars yet dimmed by its vast distance of some 2 million light years. Even though it is the most distant object visible without a telescope, it is close by on the cosmic scale of things.

Deneb marks the “tail” of the constellation Cygnus.

The “head” is a faint binary called Alberio, which is one of the most beautiful pairs you’ll see. With a small telescope, one star glows a brilliant blue while the other is bright orange. Cygnus lies in the general direction of the sun’s orbit around the center of the galaxy, which lies in the direction of Sagittarius, which is just setting on the southwest horizon.

Just rising to the east is bright Aldebaran, in the constellation Taurus. This is a harbinger of coming winter.

By month’s end, Orion will rise at this hour.

If readers have questions about astronomy in particular (or science in general) that you would like covered in one of these columns, feel free to contact me at gspagna@ rmc.edu. (I have retired from Randolph-Macon College but will continue these columns and use of that email address for the foreseeable future.)

Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Hanover Wayside Park Contributed Report The Local

Memorial and Honorary Pavers will be available for purchase at the event for a discounted cost of $75.

Dedicated in 2007, the Hanover Veterans Memorial honors Hanover military veterans who were killed in hostile action from World War I to the present day and those who have or are currently serving in the Armed Forces.

Hanover Wayside Park is located on U.S. Rt. 301 about a mile north of Hanover High School (8225 Hanover Wayside Road Hanover, Virginia 23069).

For more information about this ceremony or about the Hanover Veterans Memorial, call Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov.

All are invited to honor the country’s military veterans by attending a Veterans Day memorial ceremony at Hanover Wayside Park on Friday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m.

The guest speaker will be Columbus Pollard, U.S. Army veteran. David Ambrogi, president of the Mechanicsville Lions Club, will lay the Memorial Wreath escorted by the commanders of the American Legion Post 175 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9808. Veterans of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard will perform the Rifle Salute. George Navas, chairman of the Hanover County Veterans Photo courtesy of Hanover County Parks and Recreation Memorial Committee, will serve as master of ceremonies and Mike Knox, Air Force veteran All are invited to honor the country’s of Foreign Wars Post 9808, will lead the Pledge military veterans by attending a Veterans Day memorial ceremony. of Allegiance.

Hanover Senior Rides needs volunteer drivers and ride coordinators to help Seniors and disabled persons who can no longer drive. This service gives seniors the mobility they need to live independently.

Our volunteer drivers use their own vehicles to take seniors to medical appointments, to grocery shopping and for personal business. Drivers are paid 50 cents per mile to reimburse for the cost of gas.

The Hanover Senior Rides program is operated in Ashland by (ACES) Ashland Christian Emergency Services and in Mechanicsville by (MCEF) Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions.

Contact us to see how you can help our seniors at ACES or MCEF. ACES (804) 543-6115 (aceshanover.org/services) MCEF (804) 357-9360 (4mcef.com) Ashland-Hanover Local November 9, 2022 3

FULLERS Continued from pg. 1

ing a family shortly after their arrival, Judy and Dave swiftly focused their efforts on public education within Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS).

Dave said they saw an opportunity to bring a different perspective to the school system and to support their children’s education as parents of three HCPS students.

“Parents have to give in all measures to support their schools, support the teachers within those schools, and the education system,” Dave said. “…Parents always want to do what is best for their children, and being

a partner in education was one way that we found would satisfy that.”

The Fullers helped found the HCPS Equipment and Technology Foundation, which was formed as a nonprofit to accept donations and gifts from local businesses to provide computers and other equipment in schools. The foundation progressed into what is now known as the Hanover Education Foundation, which develops and sustains community and business partnerships by providing resources to HCPS schools.

The Fullers’ passion for volunteering increased over the years as they found numerous new ways to lend a helping hand.

“Part of that passion is digging in to do the

Fall Line Trail Northern Section Design Public Hearing Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 5 – 7 p.m.

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Inclement weather dates: Thursday, November 17, 2022, 5-7 p.m. VDOT Richmond District Office, 2430 Pine Forest Drive, South Chesterfield, Virginia 23834.

Come see the proposed plans for the northernmost section of the Fall Line Trail.

The proposed project includes the development of 4.8 miles of a shared-use path that will connect the proposed Longdale section of the Fall Line Trail in Henrico County to the existing Trolley Line Trail in the Town of Ashland, following along the historic Richmond-Ashland Trolley line corridor. The Fall Line Trail – Northern Section design has been developed following two Location Public Hearings that were held in May 2022. Property impact information, relocation assistance policies and tentative construction schedules will be available for your review at the public hearing.

Review meeting materials and give your input on the proposed design of the Fall Line Trail – Northern Section, extending from the Town of Ashland to just south of the Chickahominy River. The planned improvements include the development of a tenfoot wide shared-use path with two-foot graded shoulders on each side.

Give your written or oral comments at the hearing or submit them no later than November 30, 2022, to Mr. Roy Soto, P.E., P.M.P., Virginia Department of Transportation c/o Fall Line Trail, 2430 Pine Forest Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 or email them to FallLine@VDOT.Virginia.gov. Please reference “Fall Line Trail – Northern Section Design Public Hearing” in the subject line.

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things that are neither too big nor too small,” Dave said. “Find a way to make a contribution, to enlist others to avail themselves of those opportunities… So it’s not everybody doing the same thing. It’s utilizing different skills of different people to achieve a bigger objective.”

Dave and Judy’s leadership in the county’s Motorist Assistance Program and Project Lifesaver Program, which the couple has been involved with since the beginning, was particularly highlighted in Youngkin’s awards program.

“The Motorist Assist program is an opportunity for volunteers like me and Judy to supplement skill sets within law enforcement to do the things that a sworn officer does not have to do,” Dave said.

Hanover County was among the first counties nationwide to develop a motor assist program. Volunteers are put in trained positions to assist the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) with roadside duties such as directing traffic around an accident site in order for sworn officers to focus on other duties.

Dave said he and Judy always have a good time on the road. They typically ride around the community on Saturdays.

“Every day is a positive day because something good was accomplished,” Fuller said.

In 2003, HCSO became the first agency in Virginia to join Project Lifesaver International, which is a program that offers deputies the ability to locate loved ones and family members who wander due to cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, autism and Down syndrome.

The program is free of charge to citizens.

Participants in the program receive a small radio transmitter that clients with a cognitive disorder wear. If a client wanders away from their caregiver’s proximity, the device emits a non-audible signal to the HCSO to quickly locate the device.

Hanover County Sheriff Col. David Hines, who has known the pair for 30 years, said the Fullers have been “very gracious” to his department for many years. They have assisted with the department’s academy training, the assessment process for new sergeants and much more.

“I think Dave and Judy pretty much epitomize the volunteerism of what I see in the citizens of Hanover,” Hines said. “We’re fortunate enough to live where we live; we have a lot of people that care about their community and want to give back to it.”

Among the Fullers’ long list of community involvement, Dave has found enjoyment in focusing volunteer efforts on historic preservation and interpretation over the years, such as serving as president of the Historic

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Judy and David Fuller were awarded the Governor’s 2022 Outstanding Family Volunteers award on Oct. 25.

Polegreen Church Foundation and vice president of the Hanover Tavern Foundation.

“Those are important factors in our community that we recognize historic value, we recognize the message of the people that preceded us, and we’re able to interpret that in today’s language,” Dave said.

For around five years, Dave has visited Bell Creek Middle School annually to offer sixth graders an enriching history lesson on the Polegreen Church and what life was like when it was first built in the early 1700s.

“For a moment, capturing those young minds becomes hugely important because the kids remember,” he said.

An aspect of volunteering that is most enjoyable for the Fullers is meeting neighbors with different interests and talents who are willing to uplift their community in any way they can.

“It is all about the people, and it is all about the resources and the goodness that people can provide to others and for others…

One mind can’t do it all, but put two or three together and great things happen,” Dave said.

He and Judy were “overwhelmed” when they discovered that they were among the recipients of this year’s Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Awards, as it was not a distinction they aspired to acheive. The duo simply loves helping their community in as many ways as possible.

“We are both very humbled by this award… and, for a moment, to put our little neighborhood on the map,” Dave said.

Hines said he and his department are “extremely proud” of the Fullers for their award.

“We certainly think it’s extremely warranted,” Hines said. “They’ve done an outstanding job for the entire community.”

“When they do something, they’re very enthusiastic about it… They’re not ones to just be members, they’re going to be active members,” Hines added.

To view the full list of this year’s recipients, visit the website: https://tinyurl. com/3h3se752.

Ashland Branch Library to celebrate 25th anniversary

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Contributed Report Ashland-Hanover Local In November 1997, a new star appeared in the Center of the Universe: the building at 201 S. Railroad Avenue became the new home of the Ashland Library. The original library in Ashland had been established in the mid1970s by the Ashland Junior Woman’s Club and found its home in two rooms of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

Within a few months, the library joined the Pamunkey Regional Library system. Years later, Ashland moved its library one block north to the 4,000-square-foot storefront at 102 S. Railroad Avenue.

With the passage of the 1994 Bond Referendum, the citizens of Hanover County provided $1.2 million for the construction of the 10,000-square-foot building at 201 S. Railroad Avenue – a site provided by the Town of Ashland. Following construction of the building came the task of moving 30,000 books to the new location. The police blocked both ends of Center Street, and on Nov. 8, 1997, 200 volunteers came together to form a book brigade, passing books from west to east across the train tracks to the new building.

The president of RandolphMacon College and members of Ashland’s Town Council joined library staff, residents, college students and other volunteers in ferrying books across the tracks. The volunteers ranged in age from 2 to the late 70s.

The library was christened

MEMORIES ARE FOREVER

Photo courtesy of the Ashland Branch Library

Shown is an archived Richmond Times-Dispatch photo of the Nov. 8, 1997 “book brigade.” Randolph-Macon College student Brandi Adams assists her fellow Ashland residents in transporting 30,000 to the newly-opened Richard S. Gillis Jr. Library.

the Richard S. Gillis Jr. Library – named after the longtime mayor of the Town of Ashland who coined the phrase “Center of the Universe” and who had pushed for the new library to be built in Ashland’s unique historic district.

Fast forward 25 years: the 10,000-square-foot building still houses thousands of books, public meeting space and a train table for children.

But the Ashland Library, which is one of 10 branches in the Pamunkey Regional Library system, now offers so much more. The constellation of services includes access to public computers, ebooks, audiobooks, streaming services, Wi-Fi hotspots, and programming that includes three storytimes a week, several book clubs, bridge and mahjong groups, quilters, writers, and more than 100 unique programs a year for both youth and adults.

On the day of the dedica-

tion in November 1997, Gillis remarked, “Ashland has always been known as a college town.

Now it’s more than that. It’s a book town, a reading town, a learning town. And I’m very proud to be standing here at its new library in the center of the Center of the Universe, our beloved town and Hanover County.”

Although much has changed in 25 years, the star at 201 S. Railroad Avenue – the Ashland Library – remains one of the brightest stars in the Center of the Universe.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, the Ashland Library will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the building at 201 S. Railroad Avenue with an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Short remarks will kick off the celebration, with refreshments to follow provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library. Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the editor

The very first ‘marathon of mirth’ that brought holiday cheer to all

By Christina Amano Dolan Editor

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n the sunny morning of Nov. 27, 1924, children of New York City lined the sidewalks of Manhattan’s Herald Square to catch a glimpse of the once-in-alifetime “marathon of mirth,” as advertised by the booming Macy’s department store.

Held to showcase the opening of the “World’s Largest Store,” with Macy’s flagship location in Herald Square expanding to cover an entire city block, and to garner excitement for the holiday shopping season, the “Macy’s Christmas Parade” delivered its promise of enveloping the city in a mirthful morning of holiday spirit.

Spanning 6 miles, the parade route boasted nursery-rhyme themed floats of Mother Goose, the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, Little Red Riding Hood, and other favorites. Macy’s employees dressed as clowns, cowboys and sword-wielding knights as they strolled along the streets; an array of bears, elephants, camels, monkeys and other Central Park Zoo animals offered a circus-like atmosphere as parade bands blared festive music. And of course, the rear of the parade featured the guest of honor, Santa Claus, who sat atop a mountain of ice in his reindeer-driven sleigh.

Ten thousand spectators cheered as Santa descended from his sleigh as noon rolled around, and the “once-in-a-lifetime” holiday parade came to a close.

Of course, as we all know, this parade would become something much more than a one-time occurrence. Despite the minimal newspaper coverage of the novel performance, the parade captured the hearts of the community and, eventually, the country.

Macy’s released a newspaper advertisement as quickly as the following morning declaring that the parade would arrive again the following year.

“We did not dare dream its successes would be so great,” stated the advertisement.

And its successes would of course continue to climb, as the parade became known as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – an annual occurrence that has become the beloved American tradition that we all know and love today.

Of course, the parade would evolve overtime, as the parade route scaled back to a little over 2 miles in length and helium-filled character balloons replaced the zoo animals.

But the spirit of the very first parade has persisted for almost a century now, surviving even the most turbulent times to gift the American people what it had promised from day one: “a marathon of mirth.”

Despite the stock market crash of 1929, the parade marched on without interruption throughout the 1930s. But its first interruption would occur during World War II, as the parade was suspended from 1942 to 1944 due to needed helium and rubber for the war effort.

In 1963, just six days after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Macy’s officials were faced with a difficult decision. Despite some hesitation, they decided to host the parade that Thanksgiving morning in hopes that it would uplift the dwindled American spirit.

Even the COVID-19 pandemic failed to dissuade the annual tradition, as Macy’s held an extravagant virtual celebration following social distancing guidelines. With a return to its in-person festivities in 2021, the beloved parade survived, proving that even in the most turbulent times, its ability to bring holiday joy to the American masses has driven its unwavering popularity and, more importantly, necessity.

Of course this holiday parade is just one of thousands that capture the hearts of communities across the country – all who bring a “marathon of mirth” amid even the bleakest of times. There are parades that have uplifted their own communities into a jolly celebration over the years, developing their

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own beloved traditions with local floats, marching bands, balloons and, of course, the guest of honor – Santa Claus.

But Hanover County is a vibrant community that brings “marathons of mirth” in all shapes and sizes throughout the year, as I have recently learned from attending the extravagant Ashland Fourth of July Parade that surprised me with its grandeur. As I have only attended a handful of parades my whole life, or have watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade through our family’s television, learning of the beloved holiday traditions of the Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade and Mechanicsville Christmas Parade has left me waiting in excited anticipation long before this holiday season.

Just as the Macy’s parade returned to the streets of New York City in 2021, the beloved Hanover celebrations returned last winter during a time of its necessity – a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rampage through communities, the world began to emerge from a dispiriting isolation, and holiday cheer was sparse.

But even in the most turbulent times, the Hanover spirit survived. Now in its 53rd year, the adored Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade is only two weeks away, inviting the community to help kick off the Hanover holidays on Nov. 20. Following closely after will be the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade in its 24th year on Dec. 4.

Just as the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has persisted for almost a century, Hanover’s own parades continue to thrive and uplift its own community when it is most needed, emulating their true purpose of bringing a “marathon of mirth” to all and a true celebration of a united community’s perseverance.

For more information on the Ashland/Hanover Olde Time Holiday Parade, visit the website, https://ashlandvakiwanis. org/Page/31094. For more information on the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade, visit the website, https://www.mechanicsvillerotary.org/mechanicsville-christmas-parade.

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Hanover Composite Squadron achieves the 2022 Quality Cadet Unit Award Contributed Report The Local The Hanover Composite Squadron recently achieved the 2022 Quality Cadet Unit Award. This award helps to motivate squadrons to achieve their goals, which will inevitably boost the Cadet Program.

Virginia Wing’s Commander Col. Liz Sydow commented, “Earning this award demonstrates that a unit is healthy and thriving. Despite the challenges of COVID-19 this past year, squadrons have returned to in-person meetings and are growing. All units showed improvement over 2021 in at least one area. I am proud of how our units are bouncing back, pursu-

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The Hanover Composite Squadron recently achieved the 2022 Quality Cadet Unit Award.

ing excellence in our cadet programs, aerospace education, and emergency services and looking forward to their

accomplishments in 2023!”

For more information about Hanover Composite Squadron, contact the recruit-

ing and retention officer, Lt. Brandy Lambert-Stevens, at brandy.lambert-stevens@ vawg.cap.gov.

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The list includes ways in which you can: Make a monetary donation Share your time Collect or contribute items in need Shop for a specific child, family or elder Create an item or a gift The list also includes information on community Thanksgiving dinner “Pick Up” offerings and the Hanover Christmas Mother.

For more information, call the Department of Community Resources at 365-4300 or e-mail volunteer@ hanovercounty.gov.

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Jean Folly will discuss her work to preserve the Hickory Hill African American Cemetery, located at Providence Church Road in Ashland, at the Atlee Branch Library.

The Ashland Museum’s final fall activities Contributed Report The Local In partnership with the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Museum and Pamunkey Regional Library, Jean Folly will present a program on African American cemeteries in Hanover County on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. This program will be at Atlee Branch Library, located at 9212 Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville. Then on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7

p.m. at the Ashland Branch Library, 201 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland, Rosanne Shalf will discuss researching records at the Hanover County Circuit Court. Both programs are free and open to the public.

Trivia night continues on Nov. 17, at 6 p.m. Bring a friend or join a team in Origin Beer Garden, located at 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Ashland. No reservations needed. see MUSEUM pg. 16

Upcoming Events:

Are you looking for ways to make the holidays brighter for others? The Hanover County Department of Community Resources has a list of organizations seeking holiday assistance for those they serve. “In person” volunteering needs may be limited, but this year’s “wish list” is still full of opportunities to show compassion and bring joy to others.

The “Making Holidays Bright” holiday wish list provides individuals, businesses and community groups with opportunities and contact information of local agencies that are in need of community support as they serve others during the Holiday season. The document is available online at www.

HanoverVolunteers.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Patrick Henry rumbles past Mechanicsville in high-scoring 64th Tomato Bowl

By Adam Cheek for Richmond Times-Dispatch

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rowdy Mechanicsville crowd on the opposite side of the field, plus an abnormally warm November evening at Patrick Henry High School, didn’t stop the Patriots from rolling over the Mustangs 48-27 at home to close out the regular season.

The 64th edition of the Tomato Bowl was waged mostly on the ground. PH, 6-4 heading into next week’s Region 4B playoffs, recorded 366 rushing yards, 20 more than Mechanicsville had passing and rushing combined.

“I always like to run the ball, kind of see where we’re at,” Patrick Henry coach Ken Wakefield said.

“We know that they’ve got some guys that gotta play both sides of the ball, so you kind of lean on them a little bit.”

On senior night, it was appropriately the seniors that shone the brightest: both Gracyn Ross and Shamar Williams recorded two touchdowns apiece.

Ross and junior quarterback Grayson Johnson were explosive early, both hitting the 100-yard rushing mark by the end of the first half — Ross at 100 and Johnson at 103.

After a three-and-out from Mechanicsville to start the game, Patrick Henry got going immediately with a rushing touchdown from Johnson, whose 76-yard rumble put the Patriots on the board with 8:28 to play in the opening quarter.

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Patrick Henry players make their way to the locker room during a high school football game on Sept. 1.

for a 65-yard Mechanicsville score, but the Patriots responded less than a minute later with a 71-yard Ross touchdown run.

Both teams put up 14 in the opening quarter, Mechanicsville evening things up with a 2-yard Colby Messe touchdown run.

PH took control in the second

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quarter on a pair of long pass touchdowns, one a 47-yard bomb from their other quarterback, Jayden Brown, to Cole Sylvia, and the other from Johnson to Williams.

Even then, the Patriots’ groundand-pound offense ruled, and PH led 28-14 at the half while the passing game put up just 63 yards.

Once the second half began, PH put together a series that shaved nearly 5 minutes off the clock, featuring a fourth-down conversion that eventually led to a Greg Foster Jr. touchdown.

Despite another meticulous Mechanicsville scoring drive that ticked off more than 7 minutes

and a successful onside kick, Patrick Henry’s defense held fast to force a punt.

After his earlier visit to the end zone, Ross was sitting at 19 touchdowns on the season. Johnson aired it out to Ross for a passing touchdown and the 20-score milestone, making the lead 41-21.

Hawks score 30 in win over rival Raiders

By Billy Felin For The Local Hanover’s Cole Elrod was under center facing a tie game late in Friday’s contest on the road against countyrival Atlee.

Elrod dropped back and had “all day” thanks to his offensive line, he said, and saw his tight end Grady Fahed with nothing but green grass around and in front of him.

“That’s my best friend right there,” Elrod said of Fahed. “Just to get him a touchdown was absolutely awesome. He just ran down the field.”

Fahed caught the pass from Elrod and took it 44 yards for the eventual gamewinning score in a 30-22 win for the Hawks over the Raiders.

“Rivalry game, you always know it’s going to be a challenge,” Hanover head coach Sam Rogers said. “Atlee is a well-coached team and they are way better than their record is. We knew it was going to be a tough game.

I’m proud of our guys for finding a way to win.”

Elrod had a hand in two other Hanover touchdowns on the night. Just before halftime, the Hawks (8-2) moved quickly down the field on the arm of Beau Sahnow and culminated in a 55-yard catch-and-run from Sahnow to Elrod for a touchdown. Sahnow converted a 2-point conversion to tie the game at 14.

On Hanover’s first drive of the second half, the Hawks moved methodically down the field and Elrod ran it in from a yard out to put Hanover in the lead 22-14 after he also ran in the 2-point conversion.

“Cole is an awesome

Yellow Jackets sizzle on Senior Day

By Rob Witham For The Local

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Hanover's Beau Sahnow (1) made plays for the Hawks with his arm and legs as he ran and threw for a touchdown during Hanover's 30-22 win over Atlee on Nov. 4. guy,” Rogers said. “So tough.

He’s special…you can literally play him anywhere on the field. You can play him at tight end, receiver, quarterback, linebacker, you can play him wherever. He’s a special player.” It truly was a back-and-forth affair throughout the night. The Raiders (2-8) offense struck first with a 10-yard touchdown run from JJ Lewis on its second drive of the night after a blocked field goal ended a promising first drive.

Hanover needed just five plays to answer as Sahnow ran it in from 6 yards out.

Elrod had a key 34-yard run on the drive. The extra point was blocked, however, so the Raiders led 7-6.

While the Raiders’ aerial attack was effective throughout the game, especially early on, Atlee’s second score drive was led by nine straight rushing attempts, including a 4-yard run to convert on fourth down.

The drive ended in the end zone with Tae Gilpin running it in from 5 yards out on a jet sweep from his wide receiver position.

After back-to-back scores from the Hawks that bridged the end of the first and start of the second half, Atlee put together a drive that was kept alive on a fake punt.

On fourth-and-2, Atlee’s Scott Holmes took the direct snap and converted to give the Raiders new life

on the drive.

Holmes made his presence known again to cap off the drive as he caught a 30-yard pass from Brooks Hollins for a score. The pair connected again on the 2-point conversion to tie the game at 22.

Atlee looked to have captured an important momentum swing on the next Hanover drive. While the Hawks drove inside the Atlee 10-yard-line, the Raiders defense stood tall, including a touchdownsaving pass breakup by Jay Oxford.

Hanover turned the ball over on downs, but the Atlee offense was unable to take advantage and were forced to punt. Hanover scored on

the ensuing drive and Atlee was unable to move the ball thereafter.

“It’s always a good win when you beat Atlee,” Elrod said. “It wasn’t the cleanest, but we found a way. That’s all you can do.”

Hanover advances to the Region 4B playoffs and are projected to host Eastern View as of time of print.

Atlee’s season is over.

The Hawks focus now turns to the postseason and Rogers said he’s confident his team can continue to find ways to win.

“I’m excited we have a home playoff game,” he said.

“I’m glad these seniors get one more chance to play at home…that’s really exciting.”

On a sunny, unseasonably warm day at Randolph-Macon College, 33 seniors walked the field with their families, hoping it would not be the final time they battled on Day Field.

When the Yellow Jackets walked off the field with a 52-10 trouncing of Ferrum Saturday, they had captured their 13th Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Championship, were owners of more impressive statistics and a 9-0 record, a feat only achieved by the 1968 edition of Randolph-Macon football.

Senior Andrew Ihle ran for four touchdowns, giving him 12 on the season, tying him with Thaddeus Scruggs for sixth on the all-time single season list of rushing scores in Yellow Jacket history.

Junior quarterback Drew Campanale found his favorite target, senior David Wallis, on touchdown strikes of 64 and 45 yards, completing all 10 of his pass attempts. Campanale is 27-for-27 in his last two Day Field appearances.

But in the midst of all the history being made on Senior Day, it was a junior, Silas James, who made the play that seized control of the contest.

After each team scored a touchdown on their opening drive, Ferrum began the second period with possession.

On second down, quarterback Josh Luckett’s pass downfield sailed over the head of his intended receiver, and into James’ arms as he made an see YELLOW, pg. 12

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Atlee makes history at cross country regionals

By Robby Fletcher Richmond Suburban News On a beautiful afternoon at Pole Green Park for the Region 4B cross country Championships, the Atlee Raiders left the park with a historical performance.

For the first time in school history, the Raiders saw both their boys and girls cross country teams leave as winners, booking the team’s ticket to the upcoming Class 4 state championships on Nov. 12.

The girls team had a team score of 39 to win it, with Hanover close behind at 49 points. Despite Hanover’s Alli Cryster and Ellie Agustin finishing in first and second in the final run with times of 18:26.90 and 18:38.00, Atlee had

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The Atlee Raiders cross country team made history with the boys and girls teams both winning their region crowns and advancing to the state championships. The girls finished with a team score of 39 while the boys finished with 32.

four runners in the top-10, led by freshman Amelia Waggoner in third at 19:25.40, sophomore Addison Crow in sixth, senior Courtney Mudd finishing in seventh and freshman Teagan Gilhooly taking ninth.

The boys, meanwhile, won by a landslide, getting 32 points to take first place, while

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over-the-shoulder catch before going out of bounds for the interception.

On the very next play, Campanale played deep ball with Wallis, who grabbed the pass and easily raced to the end zone. Thus began a 28-point explosion by Randolph-Macon in the second quarter for a 35-7 halftime lead.

“That was a big play for sure,” Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza said of the James pick. “I think that gave us a huge shift in momentum.

I told the guys all week that these guys are going to pose a challenge.”

But after looking sharp on their 74-yard touchdown drive to open the game, Ferrum (1-5 ODAC, 1-8) began to break apart, especially on defense, where Randolph-Macon (6-0 ODAC, 9-0) registered a season high of 563 yards of total offense.

After a Jacob Hutchinson sack on fourth down ended a Panther drive in the second, Campanale connected with Wallis for the 45-yard score. Ihle did the rest with touchdown runs of 7 and 13 yards to complete the first half scoring.

Ihle’s fourth and final touchdown run, from 12 yards, capped the open-

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Mechanicsville was second closest at 112 points, followed

by Courtland with 118.

In a final race that was decided by just a tenth of a second, Atlee senior Travis Albon won by a hair over his teammate Patrick Allen with times of 16:08.40 and 16:08.50 separating the two.

Raiders senior Andre

ing drive of the third quarter. Brother Kyle Ihle connected on his first field goal attempt of the season from 33 yards early in the fourth. To cap the scoring, freshman Dominique Staples intercepted a Brayden Hawkins pass and raced 15 yards for a pick-six with 5:24 remaining.

“I was pretty disappointed that we didn’t come out and play a little bit better,” Arruza said of the game’s opening sequence. “I think once we got into a rhythm, we were okay.”

The positive result for RandolphMacon, coupled with Shenandoah’s 23-7 win over Hampden-Sydney on Saturday, gave the Yellow Jackets the ODAC title, extending their mark of the most all-time conference championships. While the Yellow Jackets and Bridgewater could finish with 6-1 conference marks, Randolph-Macon holds the head-to-head tiebreaker.

There’s never been a week, perhaps, that has more to be motivated about, than this coming one.

What’s at stake Saturday when the Yellow Jackets go to Farmville for the 127th edition of “The Game” against Hampden-Sydney?

Well, how about your ninth straight win over your bitter rival?

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Chavez then added to the thrilling finish by placing fourth with a time of 16:37.50. Just outside the top-10 was an 11th place result from freshman James Mulcahy at 17:27.40 to add to a historic day for Atlee.

The Mechanicsville boys earned a stellar second place result led by a great performance

from senior Carter Smith in third place with a time of 16:29.80.

Fellow soon-to-be graduate Josh Gray was second best for the Mustangs with a time of 17:05.80, good for seventh place. In 12th was Jack Standridge at 17:28.80 to help the team round out a productive day at Pole Green.

It was also a good day for

Patrick Henry’s runners, with the boys and girls both placing in fifth as a team. The top runner on the girls side was senior Olivia Joyce, who placed 12th with a time of 20:31.10. Her teammate Natalie Cooley, also a senior, finished close behind in 14th at 20:37.80.

On the boys side, their best result was a fifth place finish from Andrew Senfield, who crossed the finish line at 16:49.50. His teammate Jameson Tobin, a senior, cemented himself within the top-10 with a 9th place result of 17:21.60.

With regionals all finished up, multiple runners in the area now look ahead to the state championships held at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Virginia.

Joel Klein for The Local

Behind the block of twin brother Matt (77), Randolph-Macon senior running back Nick Hale (35) eyes the end zone in the Yellow Jackets’ 52-10 Senior Day victory over Ferrum.

games in a season for the first time in school history, and the fact that a victory, for an undefeated regular season, would improve Randolph-Macon’s hopes of hosting an NCAA Division

III Championship First Round game on November 19.

Is that too much motivation?

Arruza says no.

“Nobody is celebrating right now,”

Arruza said when asked. “We’ve got a tall task ahead of us. We’re moving forward.”

Forward, Randolph-Macon fans hope, into history!

Upcoming programs at Hanover Area libraries Richard S. Gillis, Jr./ Ashland Branch Library Family Storytime at the Ashland Branch Library.

Saturday, Nov. 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and much more, for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Mother Goose Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library.

Mondays, Nov. 14, 21, & 28, 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Mother Goose is a Storytime for children age 6 to 24 months and their caregivers to have fun with nursery rhymes, singing and reading.

Toddler Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library.

Tuesdays, Nov. 15, 22, & 29, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a Storytime of books, music, and fun for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytimes at the Ashland Branch Library.

Tuesdays, Nov. 15, 22, & 29, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m.

Enjoy books, music, fingerplays, and much more at preschool Storytime, for ages 3-5 with a caregiver.

D&D Dice Box at the Ashland Branch Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 3 to 6 p.m. Ages 12-18. By popular demand, stop by the library anytime between 3 and 5 p.m. and build a dice box to hold all your fabulous D&D dice. The program will be open until 6 p.m.

Hanover Quilting Circle at the Ashland Branch Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Grab a sewing machine, supplies and current project.

This group meets the second Wednesday of every month to share ideas, fabric, skills

and stories. Beginners, experienced quilters and those curious about the hobby are all welcome to drop in.

Must Love Words at the Ashland Branch Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 and up. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join the library for constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing on each of this month.

Due to group resources, email and word processing are used to communicate outside of meetings. Access to email and familiarity with word processing is preferred.

Mad about Mahjong! at the Ashland Branch Library.

Fridays, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Looking for experienced players to play with? Join other Mahjong enthusiasts in playing the cultural tile game at the Ashland Library.

Instant Shakespeare at the Ashland Branch Library.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. A different way to approach Shakespeare. Join in a staged reading of a different Shakespeare play each month.

November’s play is “As You Like It.” Meet at 10 a.m. to review edited scripts, decide who is playing which part, go over any important action and talk about how to handle some of the trickier language. Bring a bag lunch for break. At 3 p.m., participants will begin reading the play aloud to each other, on foot, using supplied props and getting a feel for the story through the action. The plays run between one and two hours and will be done by 5 p.m.

Evening Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, November 17, 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: REZ2022-00024, JUDSON T. VAUGHAN, III AND GREGORY W. VAUGHAN Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7789-73-4998, consisting of approximately 25.4 acres, and located on the east line of Cheroy Road (State Route 659) approximately 250 feet north of its intersection with Cheroy Woods Lane (State Route 270). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of four (4) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.35 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2022-00029, HELLENIC, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request, C-39-02(c), Frank and Anna Volo, on GPIN 8724-49-0864, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre, zoned B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions. The property is located on the south line of Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360) west of its intersection with Brashier Boulevard (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville REZ2022-00007, HOPKINS PROPERTIES II, L.L.C., ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-9-07(c), Am. 1-09, Hopkins Properties, L.C., et al., on GPINs 7787-35-4726, 7787-35-6891, 7787-36-4155, 7787-36-4548, and 7787-36-1918, consisting of approximately 22.6 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions.

The property is located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1) and Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit two additional entrances and modify the roadway improvements shown on the conceptual plan. (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-CommissionUpcoming-and-Archive for more information.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2022-09 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 4.1, “ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,” SEC. 4.1-9, “TECHNICAL CRITERIA FOR REGULATED LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES,” BY IDENTIFYING ADDITIONAL QUANTITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND REGULATIONS. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-09 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN 9VAC §§25-870-62 – 99.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-08 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE TO CHANGE THE DUE DATE FOR REAL ESTATE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES FROM JANUARY 15TH TO FEBRUARY 5TH. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-08 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA. CODE § 58.1-3916 ET SEQ.

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-10 ORDINANCE NO. 2022-10 AMENDS THE ASHLAND TOWN CODE, CHAPTER 5, “EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL,” SEC. 5-3, “LOCAL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PROGRAM TO CLARIFY DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO FLOOD PROTECTION CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW AND REGULATIONS. ORDINANCE NO. 2022-10 IS CONSIDERED PURSUANT TO THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED IN VA CODE § 62.1-44.2 ET SEQ. A copy of Ordinance Nos. 2022-09 and 2022-10 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-9219, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Doug Goodman via e-mail at Dougg@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail 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 of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Following the public hearing, the Ashland Town Council may take action on these matters.

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A copy of Ordinance No. 2022-08 may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (804) 798-9219, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Written comments may be submitted to Doug Goodman via e-mail at Dougg@ashlandva.gov or through regular mail 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 of the public hearing so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Following the public hearing, the Ashland Town Council may take action on these matters.

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Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7 to 8 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it.

Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Exploring Historical Courthouse Records at the Ashland Branch Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 to 8 p.m.

Expand your research into African-American heritage by taking advantage of the resources at the Hanover County Circuit Court.

Hanover County was one of the first counties to digitize the 1866 listing of pre-Civil War marriages of formerly enslaved people and contains marriage records dating back to 1863.

Deeds, wills, chancery, and probate cases are also digitized.

Roseanne Shalf, local Historian with the Ashland Museum and the Ashland National Historic District will present real-life examples of how to research Hanover County records. All are welcome to share interests and bring questions.

From the Heart Stitchers at the Ashland Branch Library.

Thursday, Nov. 17, noon to 4 p.m. From the Heart Stitchers began in 2001 making chemo hats for the Massey Cancer Center and today has over 1899 stitchers making thousands of items for service groups across the Commonwealth. Sew, knit, crochet or loom anything from blankets to shawls. Bring a sewing machine, knitting needles, etc. and supplies, and make items for From the Heart every fourth Thursday. See https:// fromtheheartstichers.org/ for more information about this organization.

Morning Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library.

Friday, Nov. 18, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it.

Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Solo Travel at the Ashland Branch Library. Saturday, Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Want to travel alone but don’t know how to get started? This program will explore planning, preparing and going on a trip by oneself with an emphasis on safety for women with insights from someone who’s been there.

Afternoon Book Club at the Ashland Branch Library.

Monday, Nov. 21, 1 to 2 p.m.

Ages 18 and up. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it.

Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave. for more information.

Hanover Branch Library Family Storytime at the Hanover Branch Library.

Friday, Nov. 11, & 18, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a fun time with books, signing, rhymes and much more, for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.

Dried Flower Bookmarks at the Hanover Branch Library.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. Make dried flower bookmarks at the library.

Hanover Book Club at the Hanover Branch Library.

Tuesday, Nov. 15, noon to 1 p.m. Join the fun group inperson or on Zoom to enjoy the monthly title and discuss questions about it. Registration is required for the Zoom meeting at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/event/9763445.

The meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. If you don't receive your reminder email, contact the library.

Call 804-365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive for more information.

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First built in the late 1920s, The Wigwam lodge has seen decades of lively celebrations

by Hanoverians and beyond.

Motley said that prior to the interstate system’s construction, many travelers would pass through Route 1 and stop at The Wigwam to grab dinner, dance and rest in the neighboring motel.

“It was a pretty hot spot,” he said.

The Wigwam site holds special significance for Motley, who devoted over two years to restoring and revamping the original space to its full glory with his team. This passion for its history has been passed down by his parents, who raised him in a small cottage that once sat beside the original site.

“This is where I grew up,” he said.

His family eventually bought The Wigwam in 1972 when it operated as a motel, and Motley would help with its upkeep by cleaning the rooms, cutting the grass, taking out the trash and more.

“I’m a bit of an antique collector, but my mom and dad really loved this building,” he said. “So many people tear down old buildings and put up something new, but I wanted to preserve it.”

Motley stayed true to this promise by attempting to preserve as much of its history as possible, even relocating the historic lodge from its original site to a larger, unoccupied field across the street. The new property offers a more

Photos courtesy of Historic Wigwam

Del. Scott Wyatt, from left to right; Linwood Thomas, director of economic development for Hanover County; Del. Hyland “Buddy” Fowler Jr.; Historic Wigwam CEO and President Mark Motley; Anne-Paige Thomas; South Anna District Supervisor Susan Dibble; Del. John McGuire; Lauren Motley; and Carson Motley are shown after cutting the Wigwam’s ceremonial ribbon.

spacious and tranquil setting along with a bigger parking lot to accommodate large events.

After relocating the cabin in 2019, the Motleys’ crew broke ground on what would become the site’s newest additions. Attached to the restored lodge are now an over 4,000-square-foot ballroom, modern kitchen, spacious porch and outdoor lawn.

In the design phase, the Motleys found it vitally important to preserve as much of the original furniture and interior design of the lodge as possible.

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Join the Ashland Museum for the final 2022 HistoryTalks program on Thursday, Dec. 1, when Barclay DuPriest profiles Hercules Mulligan, an Irish-American tailor for British soldiers during the Revolutionary War and a spy for George Washington. The

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Photos courtesy of Historic Wigwam

Shown is the newly renovated and revamped The Historic Wigwam, located at 10400 Washington Highway in Ashland facing the site’s original location. The new Wigwam site now boasts a spacious ballroom and reception hall to accommodate for large events. Above, The Historic Wigwam’s original lodge is now revamped and adorned with artifacts and antique décor to complement its historic charm.

“We’ve done our best to keep the building as close as we could to the original,” Motley said.

Staying true to the original Wigwam’s rustic atmosphere, the lodge’s walls and ceilings are lined with fresh wood, authentic wagon wheel lighting fixtures, wooden canoes from the Motley family, deer mounts donated by community members, and even a time capsule gallery that carries visitors through the evolution of the space.

Items displayed on the wall

program will be in the SunTrust Theater at Brock Commons, located at 304 Henry Street on the Randolph-Macon College campus in Ashland, at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

The Ashland Museum will offer two holiday guided walking tours of South Center Street on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Each tour will end with a recep-

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include old photographs from past soirees, artifacts of old Wigwam menus that boasted a $3 steak dinner, newspaper clippings, and even the original sketch of the building found in the family collection of a local resident.

Motley said much of their Wigwam artifacts have been donated by community members or kept by his family over the years. With these local discoveries, Motley continues to gradually piece together the site’s rich history and timeline.

Even the exterior of the building captures the original Wigwam charm, with wooden fencing lining the parking lot, the antique yellow tipi restored to its vibrant colors, and an old Texaco gas station sign and pump displayed at the lot’s entrance.

The building’s newest additions similarly compliment the original furniture, as the ballroom boasts a fully-wooden antique bar, wooden flooring and authentic vintage chandeliers. Visitors can even find an old-school Coca-Cola

tion at 905 S. Center Street, a Greek Revival home built in 1872.

Details and reservations are available at ashlandmuseum.org.

For information on these and other events, contact the Ashland Museum by email, ashlandmuseum@comcast.net, call 804-368-7314, or visit the website ashlandmuseum.org.

Christina Amano Dolan/The Local

The parking lot to the new Historic Wigwam site features an antique Texaco sign and gas pump that sits unmoved from its original location.

drink cooler on the outdoor patio.

Motley said they continue to place the final touches on the grassy entertainment area behind the building in order to provide even greater privacy for events.

The venue is now accepting reservations from any interested community members looking to utilize the new-and-improved space for events or gatherings of any size.

For more information, visit https://www.thehistoricwigwam.com/.

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