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HCPS offers 3 graduation celebrations Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools has been working to develop “a comprehensive graduation plan” that will honor and recognize seniors “in the most meaningful and memorable way possible under such extraordinary circumstances.”

Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent; Jennifer Greif, assistant superintendent of instruction and chief academ-

ic officer; Dr. Robert Staley, director of Secondary Education; Christopher Martinez, principal, Patrick Henry High School; Kristina Reece, principal, Hanover High School; Charles Stevens principal, Lee-Davis High School; and Dr. John Wheeler, principal, Atlee High School; announced this morning plans “to celebrate [students’] remarkable accomplishments over the past 13 years.”

Due to the ongoing coronavirus

(COVID-19) public health concerns and uncertainty moving forward, it was agreed that it is not realistic or responsible to hold the traditional commencement ceremonies at the VCU Siegel Center on Saturday, June 13.

However, the school leaders, along with the feedback received from students, families, principals, faculty, staff, senior class officers, and others who helped in the decision-making

process, are offering three unique ways to celebrate the Class of 2020: individually, virtually, and in-person.

Details follow: Celebration 1: Individual Graduation Experience (early June) z High school staff will schedule appointments with all seniors to arrange for an individual graduation experience with up to five family members or special guests. The appointments will take place within

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HCBOS votes 4-3 to approve Wegmans’ plan Opponents vow to continue fight

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — The Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved proffer amendments requested by Wegmans in a 4-3 vote early last Thursday morning, clearing the legislative path for the Rochester, New York-based grocer to construct a $175 million distribution center near the intersection of Ashcake and Sliding Hill Road.

Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Faye

Prichard and Sue Dibble voted against the amendments, opting for maintaining proffer guidelines approved in 1995.

The vote followed a marathon meeting that extended past midnight as opponents of the project expressed concerns that centered on traffic, process, safety, noise, and quality of life issues.

More than 50 citizens provided either live testimony or email comments objecting to the project and its location in close proximity to several established Hanover neighborhoods. Many more attended the meeting and listened remotely from outside

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Kathryn Renick, left, from Fox Head, Lori O’Toole from Ashcreek and Betsy Guthrie from Somerset positioned themselves in front of the Hanover County Administration Building to express their opposition to the Wegmans’ planned distribution center project.

the meeting room. WiFi also was available in the parking lot where opponents beeped horns and blinked lights in support of their efforts.

Prichard moved to deny the request, essentially leaving

the 1995 proffers in place, in a motion seconded by KellyWiecek but voted down in a 4-3 vote.

Canova Peterson moved for approval of the Wegmans’ request that included two

applications, both passing by a 4-3 vote.

Anti-Wegmans protesters confronted board members as they entered the building for the afternoon session, and see WEGMANS, pg. 4

HANOVER — Following an assessment by County Administrator Rhu Harris that outlined more than $10 million in cuts to his proposed FY21 budget, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved the revised budget by a unanimous vote last week.

Harris highlighted a list of cost-cutting measures to compensate for lost revenues during COVID-19, including hiring freezes, delays in some projects, and the elimination of proposed merit increases for school and county employees. see BUDGET, pg. 5

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ALISBURY, North Carolina – Two Hanover County agencies and one in Aylett are benefiting from Food Lion Feeds’ award of $1 million in grant funding, which is being awarded to nearly 600 local feeding agencies across its 10-state footprint as part of its continued efforts to care for neighbors impacted by COVID-19.

The local recipients are: z Beaverdam Food Pantry in Beaverdam, $3,500. z Moments of Hope Outreach in Hanover, $3,500. z The CornerStone Community Development Center in Aylett, $4,500.

The funds are being distributed to local

counting on us more than ever to help nourish their families,” said Meg Ham, Food Lion president. "From schoolchildren missing meals while schools are out, to parents who have lost jobs, and seniors who are struggling to make ends meet, we’re committed to serving all of our neighbors now more than ever.

We are doing what we can to support our food bank partners and these local feeding agencies that share our passion for ensuring none of our neighbors have to worry about where their next meal will come from.”

This is the one of many steps Food Lion is taking to support its neighbors impacted by COVID-19.

Food Lion previously announced: z $500,000 to support local Feeding America affiliated food bank partners in Food Lion’s 10-state footprint and $100,000

Beaverdam Food Pantry Moments of Hope Outreach The CornerStone Community Development Center

feeding agencies affiliated with the 30 regional Feeding America® food bank partners across the towns and cities in Food Lion’s service area, including FeedMore.

Food Lion has partnered with the food bank for more than 20 years as part of its mission to end hunger in our communities.

These grant resources will enable each agency to purchase food and other critical items needed to meet increasing demand during this unprecedented time.

The grants are part of the more than $3.1 million in COVID-19 relief efforts Food Lion recently announced, representing the largest single community relief donation ever made by the retailer.

“This is an unprecedented and challenging time, and we know our neighbors are

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to Feeding America’s overall COVID-19 relief efforts. z $500,000 donation to fund medical research at UNC Health, where scientists are working to develop promising treatments, protective vaccines and public health practices for COVID-19. z $1 million for the Lion’s Pride Foundation, its associate emergency care fund to support associates whose families may be impacted. z $500,000 in gift cards and reusable bags in a partnership with school districts in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to supplement their efforts to provide meals to children who are eligible for the National School Lunch Program.

For more information, visit www.foodlion.com.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- As the need for social distancing and guidelines regarding gatherings remain in effect to reduce the spread of the coronavirus

(COVID-19), the Classic Car Cruise In, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, has been canceled by the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department. see CRUISE IN, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue March 17

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Saddle Crest Drive, Mechanicsville.

March 18

Forging was reported in the 11100 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 92 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Eluding police, failure to stop, and attempt to escape/elude were reported in the 92 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 36 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8100 block of Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of Empresstree Lane, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, were reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road/North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

March 20

Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 17400 block of Tyler Station Road, Beaverdam.

March 21

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 200 block of Bruton Parrish Drive/ Brigade Court, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 9500 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 12400 block of Greenwood Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 94 block of Interstate 95 North, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 5300 block of Pole Green Road/Williamsville Road, Mechanicsville.

Dumping trash on highway or private property was reported in the 8800 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language was reported over a public airway in the 6400 block of Lantana Lane, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest, second offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Telegraph Road/Kings Acres Road, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10100 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8300 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 14700 block of Mountain Road/Palmers Way, Glen Allen.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 94 block of Interstate 95 North,

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13500 block of Thomaswoods Lane, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 15500 block of Scotchtown Road, Montpelier.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 4200

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WEGMANS Continued from pg. 1

showed up for the evening public hearing en masse.

Deputies with the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and Fire-EMS officials closely monitored entry to the building restricted to five speakers at a time, but Governor Northam’s crowd limitations often fell by the wayside with press, speakers, staff, and board members.

An attorney representing Wegmans told board members they were faced with a binary choice regarding the project.

“The only question is — Is this is a better case for the county, the community and for

Wegmans under 1995 proffers or the 2020 proffers?’ ” attorney Andy Condlin said.

“We think we are doing something that will benefit the county benefits the community as well as providing a more efficient layout for the property itself,” he added.

Condlin said building under the 1995 proffers would allow a more than 2 million-squarefoot facility and eliminate increased buffering and open space, but, either way, Wegmans plans to build the facility.

“Since the property is already zoned for its use, M-2, Wegmans can and will build.

The question is whether it’s under the current 1995 proffers or under the 2020 prof-

fers,” Condlin said.

But many speakers who expressed opposition said they wished to maintain the 1995 proffers, and voiced sentiments that placed doubt on that commitment.

Weedon Cloe, a resident of an adjacent neighborhood, said, “Citizens have been told repeatedly that the 1995 proffers are not as protective as the changes proposed this evening, and that Wegmans could build today using those proffers . . . We believe that this is not the case.”

“I’m here tonight to voice opposition to the adoption of amended proffers to facilitate the development of the proposed Wegmans‘ Distribution

Center,” he told board members during the public hearing.

Cloe noted the numerous letters, emails and phone calls sent during the past month by concerned citizens to their representatives and Wegmans’ officials.

“Citizens have consistently and intelligently advocated for measures to balance the immense size and significant local impact of this proposed distribution center with the surrounding farms, neighborhoods and businesses.”

He said the response has been inadequate. “Residents have been told and assured the proffer amendments under consideration tonight are in the best interest of the community, and, without them, the project would proceed to the detriment of the area. In truth, we have only been presented with superficial design compromises crafted to placate dissent.”

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ation program director, said.

For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-7150.

Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 8100 block of Signal Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

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Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 14300 block of Clazemont Road, Montpelier.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce to 5 pounds, was reported in the 7100 block of Brooking Way/Hyacinth Court, Mechanicsville.

Contributing to the delinquency of a minor was reported in the 11000 block of Verdon Road, Doswell.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 17300 block of Mountain Road/Burnham Davis Road, Montpelier.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 8200 block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

Damaging public buildings, library matter, $1,000, was reported in the 9900 block of Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 11100 block of Mount Hope Church Road, Doswell.

Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 16000 block of Beaverdam School

see WEGMANS, pg. 5

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and prudent to gather together again, we will be excited to see all of the chrome and shine of our classic cars and the smiling faces of the owners and enthusiasts,” Marcy G. Durrer, recre-

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Hill Road Economic (EDZ) Development Zone.

“EDZs are areas targeted for economic development for the purpose of expanding the county’s tax base,” Hanover Planning Director David Maloney said during the hearing, adding that the Wegmans’ project clearly qualifies.

Wegmans’ conceptual plan outlines a 1.8 million-squarefoot office warehouse facility with an expansion site of more than 200,000 square feet.

The site also contains another 400,000 square feet of building space.

The primary entrance will be located on Sliding Hill Road with an employee only entrance located on Ashcake Road.

While the 1995 proffers required a 25-foot buffer around the site, Wegmans has proffered 75-foot buffers

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The 217-acre site was zoned M-2, light industrial with conditions, in 1995 with a list of proffers that included height restrictions, traffic guidelines and other restrictions but the current designation does allow warehouse facilities.

Both applications were recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and Planning staff.

Wegmans‘ officials submitted amended proffers that addressed transportation improvements, landscape buffers, height of the parking lot lighting, storage and cultural resources.

Some of those amendments were offered as late as the day of the meeting, but Condlin said the late additions were an attempt to address the concerns of some residents and board members.

The 217-acre site is located within the Sliding

Credit card theft was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

BUDGET Continued from pg. 1

“When I stood up here in February, I know you thought this was the last budget presentation that I would have to make,” Harris said. “This truly was a project that we had to start all over again,” he added as he acknowledged the hard work of his staff in preparing adjusted figures. “A lot has changed in the world and the economy since Feb. 12.”

The result is a 10.2 percent decrease from Harris’ proposed budget presented in February.

Supervisors approved a $478.2 million revised all funds budget that includes no real estate tax increase and no layoffs for current employees.

More than $6 million allotted for new parks, IT upgrades and improved lighting have been removed from this year’s proposed budget.

“Business closures and restrictions on travel and gatherings in response to COVID19 has an immediate impact on the state and local economies,” Harris said.

The budget for Hanover County Public Schools is directly affected by the reduced projections. Teachers will not receive raises and pay scale adjustments eliminated for this year. Any adjustments to the school budget, including how those cuts will be absorbed, rests with the Hanover County School Board. They will consider those revisions and act at their next meeting.

“We all understand the reality of the situation, and, while those priorities that were presented back a few months ago still remain priorities for

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along Ashcake Road and a 50-foot buffer along a section of Sliding Hill Road.

The amended proffers also included transportation

Cuts to the school budget the school division, we also have to adjust to the reality of resulted in a loss of more than the current situation,” school $5 million in funding for its superintendent Michael Gill operating budget.

Adding to the challenge is said following the meeting.

“The school board will be an anticipated cut in state aid considering any appropria- due to lowered sales tax figures tions made and they will con- and an increase in the counsider how to go about making ty’s contribution to the state’s specific cuts with the money Virginia Retirement System that was appropriated,” Gill (VRS) fund.

Harris said he depended added.

Harris said projected on his staff ’s experience navirevenues have been drasti- gating the 2008 recession and cally reduced since the crisis relying on lessons learned from began. Reductions in sales tax those difficult times. In addition, the accounts finance for the team collargest laborated decline, w i t h followed health closely by officials real and and the personal goverproperty n o r ’s reducoffice tions. to make W i t h adjusthotels in ments the area to the remaining proposed closed, or budget. mostly T h e vacant, t e a m l o d g attempting taxes ed to also have Jim Ridolphi/The Local gauge taken a County Administrator Rhu Harris future hit. presented some revisions to the FY i mp a c t s “ W e 2021 budget due to the impact of the and how have esti- coronavirus (COVID-19). long a mated that sales tax will be reduced by recovery might take. “With 10.2 percent or $2.6 million,” information changing almost daily, this was certainly a movHarris told board members.

Harris instituted a hiring ing target,” Harris said.

A lower volume of home freeze in recent weeks, and also and construction requested that each depart- sales ment adjust its budget projec- prompted a reduction in real tions and request downward property revenues and forced by 5 percent to compensate for the team to lower the county’s growth projection from more the loss. improvements, including a left and right lane entrance lane at the Sliding Hill entrance as well as an acceleration lane for trucks exiting the facility.

Improvements at the intersection of Sliding Hill and New Ashcake Road include a

continuous green “T” signal and funding for future road improvements also were proffered in the amended request.

For most of the dozens who showed up to express their displeasure with the project, it see WEGMANS, pg. 10

than 3 percent to 2 percent, accounting for about a $1 million change from the February document.

Reductions in car sales have resulted in a reduction in personal property revenues, resulting in a $2.4 million decrease.

“All of this adds up to $8.9 million in decreases to ongoing revenue,” Harris said. “With that, this FY21 budget is $10.2 million or 3.7 percent less than the budget I originally proposed in February.”

With personnel representing the largest portion of the operating budget, it was obvious previous plans would require adjustment.

“We knew right away that we would no longer be able to fund new positions or the planned merit increases for county and school workforce,” Harris said.

Harris said the revised budget not only accounts for anticipated economic recovery, it also factors in the possibility that things could get worse.

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LETTERS

Life in quarantine has had some benefits

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor hile the past few months have seem interminable in some ways, they also have proven to provide time to catch up with family and friends.

Who isn’t guilty of “I’ll call this weekend”?

During this stay-at-home guideline, I’ve found myself better utilizing time than I would have in a “normal” routine.

Of course, work remains a top priority, with my day starting at a desk that belonged to my maternal grandfather. Our company has graciously accommodated us with all the equipment that we need to continue our duties as if we were on-site in the office.

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Optimism goes a long way in the world of unknowns today. Faith has meant the most as the numbers of coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and cases rise. I consider myself a woman of strong faith -- and believe in the power of prayer.

As I’ve previously said, I will continue to wear a mask and gloves beyond the determined date to adhere to usage.

In the over 60 age category, I am at-risk for the virus. Fortunately, with limited outside activity, I have not experienced any symptoms.

I need to clarify a point from last week’s column. The masks and gloves are protective in two ways: We aren’t spreading any germs and we aren’t susceptible to being targeted.

I don’t -- and won’t -- understand why some

people act as if this is infringing on some constitutional right. The life you save could be your own -- or a loved one.

The only inconvenience I have encountered is fogging up my glasses when I wear a fabric mask.

I can deal with that.

Like you, I am eager to return to some normalcy on Friday, as Gov. Ralph Northam said last week that he would be reopening some businesses. As always, let’s “Shop local.”

In the meantime, I encourage you to take advantage of the days left to call a loved one or continue working on your flowers or gardens.

But, please, continue to be mindful of the warnings of our governmental leaders. This isn’t about politics, folks, it’s about safety.

The Tiger King: A saga that just can’t be made up

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist It’s less than easy to find yourself spending way too much time in front of a television set during these unusual times of quarantine and social distancing.

Even with an abbreviated routine of sorts, I seem to have an abundance of free time on my hands these days, and I’ll admit to watching more than my normal amount of television.

I now realize that I was probably one of the last viewing age Americans to watch the Netflix series Tiger King.

Before watching it, I had limited knowledge of the series, only slightly noticing it as I scrolled through movie options on another stuck-at-home evening.

My interest was teased when I kept seeing or hearing references to the show’s star, a gun-toting zookeeper named Joseph Schreibvogel, better known as Joe Exotic, The Tiger King.

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There was little indication of just how bizarre a story surrounded that zookeeper and a cast of characters seemingly plucked from a Hunter Thompson expose.

Limitations of space prevent me from providing all the details of the twisted tale here, but, suffice it to say, it’s a case where truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

In addition, if you haven’t seen the series and are planning to watch it, consider this a spoiler alert and stop

reading.

Exotic ran a big cat zoo in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, caring for and displaying more than 200 lions, tigers, leopards and hybrids. Tour guides led groups of visitors through the maze of wild animals, allowing an up-close and personal interaction with some of the most exotic creatures on the planet.

In addition to the income from what opponents called cub petting, see TIGER, pg. 8

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Responding to impact of Wegmans’ plan In response to Arhur Smith’s letter, “Questioning uproar about Wegmans plan”.

Mr. Smith’s letter was remarkable for his superficial understanding of the issues surrounding the proposal. First of all, Hanover County and the state are giving this billion dollar corporation $6.5 million tax dollars, money we don’t currently have. The budget for schools is being cut $5.5 million and we are facing a $35 million shortfall.

Why are we giving a New Yorkbased company corporate welfare under these circumstances? It also is essential to understand that Wegmans needs this parcel to be rezoned to meet their needs. If they were willing to adhere to the conditions that are attached to the 1995 rezoning, from A-1 Agricultural to M-2(c) Light Industrial with conditions (that what the “c” stands for), we wouldn’t be in an “uproar”.

The letter’s assertion that all the residents living in Fox Head, Kings Charter, Milestone and Ashcreek should live elsewhere: “Living Where?

Who Cares?! We would have farmland and wooded acreage and none of you” is incongruous with the “Welcome Wegmans” that he extends.

Mr. Smith sounds angry at the thousands of people who live in the Atlee area for buying homes, paying taxes, raising families, and supporting schools that are excellent. This doesn’t support building a 1.7 million-squarefoot facility with non-stop hours, it’s just mean-spirited venting.

The impact of this proposal, should it go through, will be felt all over this county, for years to come. Sorry you don’t like us, Mr. Smith, but, realize it or not, we’re fighting for you too.

Anita Philp Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 8

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TIGER Continued from pg. 6

Exotic also bred big cats and sold cubs to small zoos across the nation.

The trouble began when another heavyweight in the big cat reserve world began actively attempting to shut down Exotic’s traveling big cat display complete with cub petting.

Carole Baskin owns and operates Big Cat Rescue in

Tampa, Florida, where lions and tigers that cannot longer be cared for in homes or small shows come to spend their final years.

Baskin equated Exotic’s treatment of big cats to animal cruelty, and legal battles began and continued for years.

Joe Exotic didn’t back down, routinely attacking Baskin on his nightly webcast with crude displays and violent depictions of what could hap-

pen to his rival.

Exotic eventually packed up his two husbands and a less-than-well-groomed mullet and left the zoo.

Lest I forget, he also ran for president in 2016 and followed that with a run for governor of Oklahoma the following year, all the while engaged in a fierce and bitter legal battle with Baskin and her husband.

Exotic publicly accused Baskin of killing her second husband, Don Lewis, and inheriting his multimilliondollar estate that included the cats and the reserve.

Now, Joe is not the only one pointing the finger at Baskin, who was penniless when she married Lewis, and his family members and friends have indicated the wheeling and dealing millionaire was murdered and fed to Baskin’s lions.

The courts finally ruled in Baskin’s favor and essentially shut down Exotic’s operation, a less than smooth process that involves several colorful exotic animal lovers who stepped in to seemingly save Joe and the zoo.

Apparently, Exotic’s contempt for Baskin took a turn toward murderous sometime

after courts ordered the nowdefunct zookeeper to pay Baskin $1 million in damages.

The Feds stepped in, arrested Exotic and charged him with solicitation of murder for hire and a number of exotic animal offenses, including killing tigers.

I’ll stop before I spoil the entire series, but, suffice it to say, you can’t make this stuff up.

Point is, the nation has been mystified by the series, and the emancipation of Joe Exotic has become somewhat of a national cause.

I’m not sure if the stay-

at-home orders helped or hindered the success of the project, but I suspect boredom might have contributed to the overwhelming success of the series.

And, sadly, a man who spent a lifetime trying to place his face in front of a camera cannot enjoy his nationwide popularity propelling him to the celebrity status he’s aways sought. Unfortunately or maybe thankfully, the federal prison where Exotic is housed does not have Netflix.

Who said there’s no justice in this world?

LETTERS

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washed up on the beaches of Oahu on Dec. 8.

My grandfather’s cruiser, USS Boise, had left too late for Midway, having just missed Pearl Harbor. It was six months before he knew she was safe. But the ship sailed on to surprise a Japanese warship north of Guadalcanal’s Cape Esperance.

It covered the landing of Marine reinforcements. But the Boise was badly damaged. ‘ My grandfather saw her again when the Boise limped back into port for repairs in November 1942. My mother was born the next year, but too late to remember him.

My grandmother kept her chin up, only cried quietly, and, at night, so not to bother anyone, her friends wrote. She had been an actress before her marriage, even then she was gutsy and a looker. (Fabulous gams, someone said.) To me, she would say that having an enemy in common brings people together -- eventually. On the back of a photo I found her handwriting, “Rejoice brothers and sisters. Be of one mind and be at peace.” (2 Corinthians 13:11) Nearly 80 years later, it must be my husband’s nearly matching headset that reminds me of her. But we are safe together, here in the confinement of our house.

For now, my husband works in the dining room. He works at a double screen so he can move his people around;

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My grandmother was a shuffleboard pilot. Also known as Women’s Air Raid Defense, she and her friends plotted the positions of airplanes in Oahu after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

With a bulky headset on and plotting rake in hand, they sat at a huge map and waited.

Anticipating the still experimental radar system, they moved the little planes around.

When one went out, another would take its place. But she had only a tiny periscope view of the big fights far away. It was four months before she knew that her husband was safe.

The morning of Dec. 7, 1941, she had assumed the warning siren was just practice, grabbing only her hot rollers and wedding album. But, once outside, she could see with her own eyes the profiles of Japanese pilots, flying low.

She was evacuated and confined to barracks. Some nights she heard a strange taptapping, eventually recorded by a solider positioned in a closet by her bed. She woke him with a string that tied them together, by jiggling her big toe. What it was, she never found out.

She also heard rumors, never confirmed, of an American military uniform,

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simply wasn’t enough.

Many of the more than two dozen who spoke in opposition cited traffic and noise concerns, while others lamented at the perceived secrecy surrounding the project.

County officials were limited in what they could disclose during the negotiations due to a non-disclosure agreement with the applicant until the project was announced in December.

Several others expressed concerns regarding wetlands locating on the property.

Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) officials are deciding whether or not to hold a public hearing regarding the delineations, and opponents are actively pursuing that avenue.

A group of Fox Head opponents organized a Facebook page regarding the project that now boasts more than 1,300 members. Some have pledged to continue the fight in the legal system following last week’s vote, and funds are being collected to bolster those efforts.

“It was closer than I thought,” one opponent said. referring to the 4-3 vote approving the amendments.

Wegmans’ site development director Dan Aken also was surprised by the close vote.

“I was surprised by the outcome, only receiving four votes in favor, but pleased to receive approval and thank the board for their efforts in reviewing and approving our project,” Aken said.

“Our team has worked nonstop over the last several months to address the comments and requests we have heard from the citizens, staff, and board of supervisors. We feel like we presented a plan and proffers that were much improved from the 1995 proposal. We were hopeful the entire board would see that effort and vote in favor,” he added.

As for a timeline going forward, Aken said, “We would

like to be in the ground as soon as possible, but still need approvals from the State DEQ and Army Corps of Engineers before we can determine an exact schedule. I would like to think we can obtain those approvals in time to be in the ground this summer.”

Hanover Economic Director Linwood Thomas, who has been the target of many of the anti-Wegmans attacks, said he was pleased with the vote last week.

“I commend the board of supervisors, Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority for their support of the Wegmans‘ project,” Thomas said. “I do understand and recognize citizen concerns and believe the updated proffers approved by the Board on May 6 will go a long way to making the project better for the entire community.”

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Bobby Ukrop, whose family is among Richmond’s most prominent, addressed the Hanover County Board of Supervisors to express his support for the Wegmans’ distribution center.

Only three speakers voiced support for the project during the public hearing, but one of them carried a very recognizable Richmond name and face.

“There are many regions and localities that would be very excited for Wegmans to make such a huge investment in their communities,”

said Bobby Ukrop. “Knowing what a fine citizen Wegmans has been in other communities, and, given that Wegmans will become Hanover County’s third largest taxpayer once the facility is up and running, I encourage you to approve this project,” he concluded.

Reaction to the decision was somewhat predictable and many opponents said the outcome was not unexpected and stated this was the just the first step in a long process.

Others took a more humorous approach to future actions on the Fox Head website as one post read, Quoting The Godfather, “Now we go to the mattresses”.

Chris French has been an active participant in the opposition efforts, and spoke during the public hearing regarding noise concerns associated with the massive project.

Following the decision, French outlined other concerns with the application and the review process.

“Unfortunately, the outcome was not unexpected,” French said. “I appreciate that Sue Dibble listened to citizens and joined Faye Prichard and Angela Kelly-Weicek in opposing Wegmans’ request.

It is disappointing the remaining supervisors voted for the amended proffers despite overwhelming evidence the people who will be most impacted by their decision wanted the opposite,” he added.

He said the decision represented an unwillingness on the part of local government to hear concerns of its citizens.

“The board’s mandate is to serve the people they have been elected to represent, not to ensure economic development at all costs,” French said.

“With the board chair [Bucky Stanley] publicly stating 24 hours prior to the vote that he expected the supervisors to pass Wegmans' requested proffer changes and special exemption, it became clear the public hearing had a predetermined outcome.”

French also questioned the process by which the application was considered.

“Moreover, I’m deeply considered about how the hearing was conducted. Citizens did not have equal access to their elected officials,” he said.

“The county did not provide adequate facilities to those who were literally left locked out in the cold, where many were unable to access the WiFi that the county touted as the solution to make this hearing ‘public’ due to infrastructure capacity issues.

The opponents have not

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Chris French has actively opposed the construction of the distribution center, citing noise concerns. He also spoke out about the application and review process.

announced what the next step might be, but most vowed to continue the protests.

“Considering how strongly the community feels about the outcome, it would not be surprising to me if there is legal action. At this stage, I would expect it,” French said.

Prichard held up a stack of citizens’ responses to the application as she moved for denial.

“It is very clear to me that my citizens want to retain the 1995 proffers, and my job is to represent my citizens,” Prichard said.

Vice chair Sean Davis said he wanted to confirm that opponents did, in fact, prefer the 1995 proffers to the amended version presented by Wegmans. see WEGMANS, pg. 26

OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BLANKENSHIP, Patricia, 71, of Hanover, Va., entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2020. Widow of Samuel K Blankenship III; survived by son, James “Jay” H. Smith III (Theresa); daughter, Sylvia A. Blankenship; granddaughter, Ashley Blankenship (Scott Cramer); grandson, James Smith IV; and great-granddaughter, Alexzandra “Allie” Cramer. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

HEATH HEATH, Emma Martin, 92, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Monday, May 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Floyd Lee Heath; and is survived by her sons, Robert Heath (Janet) and Donald Heath (Faron); five grandchildren, Adam (Sierra), Trevor (Laura), Beth (Eric), Morgan (Rachel) and Robbie (Jess); six great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Emma was a bus driver for Liberty Christian School for over 25 years and was a longtime member of Gethsemane Church of Christ. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gethsemane Church of Christ Building Fund, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike,

Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

VALENTI JENKINS JENKINS, Walter Earl “Jack,” 81, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elward and Vernell Jenkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Joan Naumann Jenkins; sister, Ann Jenkins Pollard; brother-in-law, Ronnie Naumann; children, Rick L. Harshman and Sharon A. Harshman; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four nieces and nephews and nine great-nieces and nephews.

He will be greatly missed by all.

Jack was a graduate of John Marshall High school in 1958 and retired from Richmond City Fire Department after 35 years of service. He was a member of Richmond East Moose Lodge and a dedicated member of Leigh Street Baptist Church for 75 years. Jack loved to cut grass and work in his woodworking shop; making cabinets, furniture and toys.

The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. in a modified fashion on Monday, May 11, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Those attending the graveside service are assembled at the Mechanicsville Chapel at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, to process to Hanover Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the National Kidney Foundation, 1622 East

MAGNER MAGNER, Diane Marie Uzzell, 48, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, May 3, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Christopher Shawn Magner; her father, Francis E. Uzzell; sisters, Cecelia Ann Beasley and Karen Michelle Wooddy. She is survived by two daughters, Taylor Rae Stickle and Skylar Ann Magner; her mother, Theresa P. Uzzell; brothers, Christopher A. Uzzell and Francis “Ricky” Uzzell Jr; two sisters, Brenda S. Uzzell and Deborah J. Taylor; her future son-in-law, Mason G. Lavin; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces; plus her extended family in Christ. Her family would like to extend a very special thank you to Lynn Ormsby-Massingill, Diane’s lifelong friend and caregiver. A Celebration of Life was held at Advent Community Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

be with the Lord Wednesday, May 6, 2020. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Ernest Valenti; three chil-

dren, Tonya Vasser, Ernie Valenti Jr. and Stephen Valenti (Kimberly); three grandchildren, Tyler Vasser, Nicholas and Joshua Valenti; siblings, Janice Finnegan (Billy), Butch Johnson (Brenda) and Tom Johnson (Cheri); as well as several nieces and nephews. Barbara was a well loved, longtime member of New Highland Baptist Church. The family received friends from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2020, with services beginning at 1 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment will be private.

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Fuller named president of Historic Polegreen Church Foundation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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MECHANICSVILLE -- The Historic Polegreen Church Foundation has announced new officers, with David W. Fuller assuming the position of president of the board.

Taylor’s Pirate Fishing FUN canceled as Park & Rec follows guidelines

He has been on the board for almost 15 years and brings with him years of business, economic development, and strategic planning experience.

F. Claiborne Johnston Jr. is serving as secretary and Jennifer Corey is treasurer.

Robert F. Strohm remains the vice president.

Johnston said, “I have been on the

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – As Gov. Ralph Northam continues phases of reopening Virginia, Hanover County Parks and Recreation is adhering to the

social distancing guidelines, in addition to limit gatherings to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID19), Taylor’s Pirate Fishing FUN has been canceled.

According to Marcy G. Durrer, rec-

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reation program director, the event had originally been scheduled for Saturday, June 6. (Taylor is shown at right.)

For more information, contact Parks & Rec at parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov or 804-365-7150.

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Ongoing

The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will now hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented

by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering.

Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person.

Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@ gmail.com.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more see CALENDAR, pg. 26

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Hanover County organizations, including the Hanover Historical Society. She said she looks to bring her love of genealogy and local historical research skills to the board.

For more information about the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation, visit https://www.historicpolegreen.org/.

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board since the early 2000s and have enjoyed seeing Dr. Bob Bluford’s vision for the Historic Polegreen Church Foundation come to fruition!”

The board also announced that they welcomed Marla G. Coleman as a new board member.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Tyson, left, is a 2-year-old male pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Tyson is a big ball of playfulness. He came to the shelter as a stray earlier this month. Tyson is sweet around people, but he is very strong.

He likes to run and play with his dog toys. Tyson does great on a leash and he loves to go on long walks. He is still learning to play with other dogs, but this will come with more exposure.

Tyson will do best with an active owner with no small children. Fynn, Animal ID# 574937, is a 4-year-old male neutered beagle. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Fynn is a very nice boy that has been in the shelter for a month now. He came to us as a stray with Demodex mange. He is currently being treated for this condition and he is getting much better! Fynn loves people. He does really well playing and socializing. Fynn also does well with other dogs.

He is housetrained as well.

He will make a great companion for anyone.

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/.

Food kits available today and Friday HANOVER -- Hanover County government will continue to make food kits available to the community today (Wednesday, May 6) and Friday, May 8, at John M. Gandy Elementary School and Mechanicsville Elementary School.

The pre-packaged food kits will be available, two meals per person, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on each of those days.

This is a separate and distinct food program from the one being offered to children by Hanover County Public Schools.

The Hanover Education Foundation, working in partnership with Hanover County Government and Hanover County Public Schools, received funding for this purpose from the Central Virginia

COVID-19 Response Fund. These meals supplement the student meal program and the work of many food pantries and churches.

Depending on the demand, the county government will schedule additional dates, as long as supplies last.

Those who need food will be able to drive through designated lanes at the school to pick up the kits, with as little human contact as possible for health reasons.

Kits include a ready to eat entrée such as chicken salad, tuna salad, or BBQ beef, a tortilla, bag of chips, granola bar, trail mix, cookie, fruit roll up, and juice box.

One box per person will be available.

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“Thank you to the Community Foundation, the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia, United Way, the Hanover Education Foundation, Plan RVA, the founding contributors, and everyone else associated with this initiative,” said Jim Taylor, deputy county administrator. “It is really impressive to see this take shape so quickly to help to meet the nutrition needs of many in our community. We are proud to be a part of it.”

For more information, contact the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Jerry Deans, the author of “Lost But Not Forgotten,” will present a Zoom workshop entitled “Learning to Survive” and “Transform the Wilderness Experiences of Life” on a virtual platform.

The workshop will continue over four consecutive Thursdays, starting tomorrow (May 14) and ending on June 4.

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gown to receive a diploma. z Staff will be on-hand to take keepsake pictures of seniors with their guests.

Seniors also will receive a gift. z Staff and guests are required to follow all official social distancing and related guidance. z Each high school principal will communicate more specific details and instructions soon.

Celebration 2: Virtual Graduation (June 13) z On June 13, each high school will release a graduation video that will include remarks from the principal, the superintendent, the valedictorian

and salutatorian, as well as a photomontage of the graduating class. z The videos will follow a consistent format. Each high school also will include its own unique touches to make the experience more personable and memorable. z Each high school graduation team will share further details regarding the graduation video.

Celebration 3: In-Person Graduation (Aug. 8) z If permitted by officials, HCPS is actively planning to hold modified inperson graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Aug. 8, at The Meadow Event Park located in Doswell. z The ceremonies will be

“We hope you will consider participating in this important discussion about how God can use our difficult life experiences to help heal a broken world,” Deans said.

For more information, go to Richmond Hill at https://www.richmondhillva.org/2020/a-wilderness-workshop/.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Jerry Deans at jerry.deans@comcast.net or 804-402-2031.

live-streamed and recorded for those who are unable to attend. z This plan is fluid and may change due to the unpredictability of COVID-19. z The ceremonies will follow the most up-to-date COVID-19 health and safety guidance provided by local, state, and federal officials, including limiting the number of attendees to ensure appropriate social distancing. z Each high school principal will communicate more specific details and instructions in the coming weeks and months. z The graduation ceremonies will be held as follows: 9 a.m. — Hanover High School 12 p.m. — Patrick

Henry High School 3 p.m. — Atlee High School 6 p.m. — Lee-Davis High School “In the meantime, significant work is still underway,” Dr. Gill said. “Our team will continue to work with great care and compassion to finalize our plans.”

He also said that principals will share more details in the coming weeks as they become available.

Questions about Celebration 1 and Celebration 2 may be directed to the student’s principal. For more information about Celebration 3, contact Dr. Robert Staley, director of Secondary Education, at rstaley@hcps.us.

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A 123 Year Tradition of Caring

8014 Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville • 746-8665 www.bennettfuneralhomes.com Bennett Funeral Home was established in 1897 to serve the needs of Richmond families. Since then, this locally owned and operated business has continued to serve the community with its unique combination of caring and convenience.

This tradition of excellence can be seen in four beautiful chapels located throughout the Richmond area: centrally located on Cutshaw Avenue in the city, on Broad Street Road past Innsbrook, on Ashbrook Pkwy. in Chesterfield and serving the Hanover-Mechanicsville area on Lee-Davis Road. All four facilities are under the personal direction of Charles D. Morehead, President.

In a time of need, you can turn to Bennett Funeral Home with trust and confidence. It serves families of all faiths with personal service – before, during and after. There is a long tradition of professionalism and caring.

One way in which Bennett cares for families is by offering a convenient and personalized pre-need program. Through this program of pre-need planning, you can spare your loved ones the burden of making decisions at an emotional time.

Call Bennett Funeral Home at 746-8665 to schedule a preplanning consultation.

A friendly face and a helpful attitude in your time of need.

Louise Dement, Bennett’s receptionist, greets and answers questions regarding services. The Bennett Funeral Home, now with four locations throughout the Richmond area, continues its tradition of excellence.

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Fornash and Alan team up to donate PPE to hospitals, public

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ICHMOND – Mechanicsville natives and Lee-Davis High School graduates Cheryl Fornash and Dina Albert Alan have launched a non-profit project, RVAmasks. com, to donate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to local hospitals and health care workers, as well as provide masks to the public.

Fornash, L-DHS Class of 1968, and Alan, L-DHS Class of 1986, are supplying medical-grade KN-95 masks to health care workers on the frontline.

“We are fortunate that,

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through a family connection, Dina and I have been able to purchase KN-95 medicalgrade masks to donate to Richmond area hospitals and healthcare workers in need of PPE,” Fornash said.

“We are committed to donating a minimum of 500, and hope to give many more with the help of others in the community through funds raised through RVAMasks. com,” she added.

As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continue to recommend Americans wear masks when leaving their homes, Alan turned to her seamstresses at Alan Furs to sew masks.

RVAMasks.com will donate one KN-95 mask for every order received for its machine-washable reusable masks.

The unisex masks are available in two styles and a choice of 100 percent cotton fabrics, and meet the CDC and Surgeon General’s recommendations.

Masks are available for curbside pickup at Alan Furs West End showroom at 10300 W. Broad St., or free shipping.

All proceeds from the sales on RVAMasks.com will go towards the purchase of KN-95 masks for local healthcare professionals.

“By purchasing and wear-

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Cheryl Fornash, left, of Cheryl Fornash Jewelers and Dina Alan of Alan Furs & Fine Jewelry have partnered to donate PPE through their non-profit, RVAmasks.

ing a mask, you’re helping to protect yourself and the people around you,” Alan said.

“By purchasing a mask from RVAMasks.com, you’re also helping to protect the health-

care workers on the frontlines of this epidemic. We can get through this together.”

Miss America 2020 to judge virtual science fair for area students Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Camille Schrier, Miss America 2020, has loved science since she was a little girl. Her mission is to show kids that science is fun, relevant and easy to understand. So when MEDARVA Healthcare – a Richmond-based health care provider and parent company to two of Central Virginia’s largest ambulatory surgery centers – asked her to be a judge in its virtual science fair, her answer was a resounding, “Yes!” After schools and local science fairs were abruptly upended or canceled in response to COVID-19, MEDARVA Healthcare recognized the need to support middle and high school students’ engagement in science by sponsoring

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a region-wide virtual science fair. Submissions are being accepted now through Friday, May 15.

“I’m excited that MEDARVA Healthcare has asked me to be a part of this fun and important project,” Schrier, who is a graduate of Virginia Tech and a current Doctor of Pharmacy student at Virginia Commonwealth University, said.

“Thanks to MEDARVA Healthcare, students now have an opportunity to share the ideas and talent they would have showcased if schools hadn’t been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Students are asked to investigate an interesting topic and submit a summary, an experiment design diagram, and a short video highlighting the project. A team of judges that include Schrier will score the student entries for a chance to win several monetary awards – $1,500 for first place

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– in both the middle school and high school categories. MEDARVA Healthcare’s goal is to support area students by recognizing and rewarding their hard work in the field of science.

“Now, more than ever, it is a great time to inspire scientific curiosity in the students in our community, who could be the breakthrough researchers of tomorrow, finding cures for diseases similar to COVID-19,” said Bruce P. Kupper, president of MEDARVA Healthcare.

“Miss America, Camille Schrier, has demonstrated that science is exciting and every student should be encouraged to explore their interests in science. MEDARVA Healthcare is delighted to join Miss America in her efforts “to promote science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education and careers for girls.”

The “science” behind the virtual science fair: MEDARVA’s virtual science fair is open to any Richmond-area student in grades 6-12 who: Has already completed a project but did not get a chance to showcase, or Would like to conduct an at-home DIY research project of their choosing.

Has conducted an “Epic Fail” project: something that did not quite turn out as expected. A lot of scientific advances come from failed efforts.

Students conducting at-home DIY research are encouraged to utilize common household or backyard items to facilitate their project.

For more information about the science, go to https://www.medarva.com/virtualsciencefair.

ASHLAND/WESTERN HANOVER | Also serving the communities of Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville and Doswell

Candidates explain why they should be elected On-site, Ashland Town Council General Election to be held Tuesday, May 19, at Town Hall and curbside

absentee balloting available Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ABBOTT KATHY ABBOTT

BARNHART

GOLDSTEIN

HARE STEPHANIE HARE

ANITA BARNHART

DAVID GOLDSTEIN

Kathy Abbott said she moved to Ashland in 2003 with her husband and three children, because she was “drawn to the town’s sense of community and its eclectic mix of people, businesses and events.”

A four–year member of Ashland Town Council, she said, “Council’s role in the present and future Ashland extends far beyond attending a couple of meetings each month to discuss town business,” she said. “It’s taken nearly two decades for me to really get to know the people I now serve, to listen to their concerns and ideas.”

Before seeking a seat on council, Abbott was involved with the Ashland Community Theatre Foundation, Hanover Arts and Activities Center, the Ashland Museum, Main Street Ashland Association (now Downtown Ashland Association), the Ashland

Anita Barnhart said she decided to run for Ashland Town Council “to protect what makes Ashland special.”

She is a lifelong educator who dedicated most of her 30 years in Hanover County Public Schools to working with the students and their parents at Liberty Middle School and Patrick Henry High School.

She said the skills she learned as an educator prepared her well to continue serving Ashland on town council. As a classroom teacher, track coach, librarian, and International Baccalaureate and Advance Placement coordinator, she developed and balanced budgets, created strategic plans, modeled leadership and worked collaboratively with diverse people of varying opinions and experiences to reach common goals.

As a long-time resident and community volunteer at the

Having lived in many areas of the United States, David Goldstein said he wants to use knowledge gained “to leverage great ideas I’ve seen elsewhere” on Ashland Town Council.

Goldstein volunteers with many organizations, including numerous non-profits.

His education includes attending on scholarships: Temple University, the University of Pennsylvania, and University of Texas at Arlington (for his PhD).

“I have written many books, magazine articles, and scientific publications. I was a professor at North Carolina AT&T University, owned a multi-million-dollar government ‘think tank’, and am a retired artificial intelligence consultant,” he said.

“I adore Ashland for its quaintness. Even though I live in the poor area of town, I can walk to the library and bike to

“All of our worlds were different,” Stephanie Hare said when referring to when she decided to run for Ashland Town Council.

“Our lives were different, because we are different. I know that each one of us is going through so much uncertainty with the COVID-19 virus. For some of us, this may be a much needed ‘rest’, while many others can’t rest,” she said.

“For many of us, we are scared not knowing how we will make our ends meet. We should all always be in this together. I believe in the phrase ‘We should care before it hits our own yards, or we will just have a lot of messed up yards.’ ” “We have taught our children that representation matters,” she said. “This is so very important in local government as well. I strongly believe that our differences are what make

Steve Trivett has been a member of Ashland Town Council since 2012, and is in his second year as mayor. He has been a resident of the town since 1983.

“I’ve served our community as a volunteer fireman, on Hanover’s Family Life Education Team, with Hanover Habitat, on Hanover’s Community Services Board, on Ashland’s Board of Zoning Appeals, on Ashland’s Planning Commission, on Hanover’s Planning Commission for the Ashland District,” he said.

“I’ve worked with elected officials, town and county staff, and citizens to accomplish community goals,” he said.

If re-elected, Trivett said his first goal would be to help citizens, businesses, and the town recover economically from the COVID-19 challenge.

“I’ll continue to ensure we

see ABBOTT, pg. 18

see BARNHART, pg. 18

see GOLDSTEIN, pg. 18

see HARE, pg. 18

see TRIVETT, pg. 18

TRIVETT STEVE TRIVETT

HANOVER – Voting for next Tuesday’s Ashland Town Council General Election will be available in person in Council Chambers at Ashland Town Hall, as well as curbside along Thompson and Henry streets.

Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, General Registrar/Director of Elections, and her office realize the issues involved with the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to help all eligible registered voters maintain the ability to cast a ballot safely.

“Signs will show you where you may cast your ballot from the safety of your vehicle,” Smithson said.

“There will be social distancing marks along the sidewalk leading into the Town Hall if you wish to cast your ballot in person.”

“Only six voters allowed inside the chambers at a time,” she added. “Please be patient and have your photo ID ready.”

“We want to remind you to wear your protective mask.

Hand sanitizer will be available for your use inside the polling place. We will be sanitizing all surfaces between voters,” Smithson said.

For more information, call 804-365-6080 or email hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov or visit www.hanovercounty.gov/365/voting.

The last day to vote an in-person absentee ballot is Saturday, May 16.

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ABBOTT Continued from pg. 15

Museum, Train Day, Ashland Musical Variety Show, and countless years on the PTA. She graduated from the Ashland Citizen’s Academy in

BARNHART Continued from pg. 15

Ashland Theatre, Barnhart said she understands Ashland is a unique combination of distinctive neighborhoods, each

GOLDSTEIN Continued from pg. 15

2016 before joining council, which “has given me a solid foundation in understanding how Ashland functions, and all of the decisions and considerations that come into play when determining how to move forward with any initiative.”

She acknowledges the fiscal responsibility, economic development and preservation of the small-town character, “but those are things that the town has prioritized since I moved here, and I’m so impressed with our staff for their creativ-

ity and initiative to keep that momentum.”

She praised civic participation, noting, “Ashland has been blessed with an extraordinary level of civic participation in recent years. Now is the time to harness that energy and work

together to create more community-building events, build bridges across neighborhoods and organizations, continue to find new and creative ways to help our disadvantaged families, struggling businesses and neglected spaces, and fulfill

Ashland’s potential as a great regional and tourist destination.”

Council has moved quickly “to adjust its budget in anticipation of the economic fallout we may face in coming years” due to COVID-19.

with its own history and character that deserves respect.

She said she appreciates Ashland’s strong town government, outstanding services, and government officials and employees who are truly inter-

ested in serving the citizens.

She said she is ready to face the budgetary and other challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

Barnhart said the surrounding community is changing, but she wants “to keep the

best interests of Ashland the main focus.” She said she will work to continue the existing partnerships with local businesses and support them in their recovery from the effects of the current pandemic crisis.

She said she values the town’s relationships with RandolphMacon College and Hanover County and wants “to strengthen those relationships to make our community even better.”

Her goal serving on coun-

cil comes from her benefiting “from a tradition of wise and responsible leadership from our town government.”

She also said she is dedicated to preserving that tradition of excellent local government.”

the YMCA. I like working with people,” he continued.

“But I am running because

Mayor Steve Trivett convinced me to run while we donated blood prior to my playing with

the Hannover Concert Band at the Arts Center.”

His platform includes:

z Smarter development for Ashlanders. “We need to revitalize shopping centers

with low occupancy more than having new construction,

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Mathews: Time for a new challenge Long-time Lee-Davis track coach leaves for Atlee

It’s official: VHSL nixes spring season

By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE — After 15 years building of building the Lee-Davis cross country and track and field teams into one of the region’s best athletics programs, Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews announced this spring that he is leaving the Confederates to take over at a crosstown rival: Atlee.

“I just felt like I needed a change,” Mathews said. “I felt the program needed a change.

I was looking for something new — a new challenge, a new chapter and a change of scenery.

“I had considered a move a few years ago when the opportunity might have been there and the timing wasn’t right for me and my family to make such a change after I had been so established at Lee-Davis. . . .

This time, when the opportunity came about, the situation

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Neil Mathews (right), former head track and cross country coach at Lee-Davis, is presented with a state championship right by Lee-Davis principal Charles Stevens (center) on Dec. 16, 2014, after Mathews led the Confederate boys to the 2014 Virginia High School League state outdoor track and field championships earlier that year. After the 2019-2020 indoor track and field season concluded, Mathews announced he was leaving Lee-Davis to take the helm of Atlee’s cross country and track and field programs.

was different.”

Mathews replaces Tyler Busch, who left at the end of 2019 to take a job in his native Midwest.

But Mathews has even bigger shoes to fill given the tremendous Atlee history forged by the Raiders’ first head track and field and cross country

coach, Jim Triemplar.

“I think we’ll be able to put together a successful run and continue the success from the program,” Mathews said. “And, hopefully, improve in some areas.”

Mathews said his biggest challenges is recruiting his coaching staff. He expects some

of the staff will be returning, such as assistant Scott Crow and Bill Chapman.

Crow will be especially invaluable.

“We were actually high school teammates before Atlee opened, and then he went to Atlee and I stayed at Lee-Davis,” Mathews said. “We actually had

some good high school battles on cross country and track when we were in high school.

“We were friends and competitors then, and now we’re going to have the opportunity to work together.”

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

With the Virginia High School League executive committee making a foregone conclusion official on Thursday by voting to cancel all spring sports and activities for the remainder of the school year, attention turns to fall sports and COVID-19 concerns.

VHSL executive director Billy Haun said the league is adopting another wait-and-see approach, and any contingency plan if the season can’t begin on time is speculative at this point. He asked the executive committee to reconvene in June to discuss the fall season and to make a decision about July’s outof-season practices.

Teams are permitted to practice during the summer after a dead period from June 28 to July 4 this

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NASCAR cancels spring races at Richmond

fied Richmond Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway and California road course Sonoma Raceway as the three tracks that would each cede a 2020 event as the tour is realigned.

Unlike Richmond, the Sonoma and Chicagoland tracks do not have second Cup tour events.

The Cup tour is not shrinking — at least so far. NASCAR has made it clear that it expects to run a full 36-race schedule, and that it intends to finish the season with its 10-race playoff

schedule intact.

The series went on an eightrace hiatus after its fourth event, the March 8 race at Phoenix Raceway. NASCAR, moving to re-package the schedule, will reopen the tour with Cup races May 17 and May 20 at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, followed by events May 24 and May 27 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Those races give Charlotte one event and Darlington two events that were not on the original 2020 schedule — hence

the need to delete races from other tracks.

Virginia is the only state with four annual Cup Series events on the usual schedule — two each at the Richmond track and Martinsville Speedway — and as such the state seemed a logical candidate to have a race removed.

NASCAR, in adding extra events at its two tracks in the Carolinas, made a point of placing races at tracks relatively close to the Charlotte area, where most of the Cup teams

are based, to cut highway time and travel expenses. The fourplus-hour drive from Charlotte to Richmond is nearly twice as long as the drive to Martinsville.

Martinsville also had a Cup race postponed during the shutdown. NASCAR has not announced plans for that event.

The fall races at both the Richmond and Martinsville tracks are part of NASCAR’s playoff schedule. That makes it problematic to run either a weekend Cup Series doubleheader or a midweek back-toback event at either track. Such an added event would interrupt the 10-race playoff run with its three-race elimination rounds leading to the championshipdeciding finale.

NASCAR designated the two added Darlington races as replacements for the Richmond and Chicagoland events.

NASCAR owns and operates all three of those tracks.

The added Charlotte race replaces the Sonoma race, NASCAR said. Both Sonoma Raceway and Charlotte Motor

an interview with The TimesDispatch on Wednesday.

“We just really need to wait and see. I think we can get a much more informed decision that will be good for everyone if we wait a couple of weeks and see what’s going to play out.”

Northam announced a phased reopening of the state starting on May 15, if current trends on COVID-19 hold.

Phase one could last “two to four weeks, or longer” and still will carry public restrictions.

Social gatherings will be limited to 10 or fewer people, masks will be recommended in public, and social distancing and teleworking for nonessential employees will be encouraged.

Phase two, which could last two to four weeks, will limit

social gatherings to 50 or fewer people and will carry a stay-athome directive for vulnerable populations. Restrictions on businesses will be eased further, and masks, social distancing and teleworking will continue to be encouraged.

Phase three, which will start if COVID-19 cases do not rebound in Virginia, will have no bans on social gatherings for the broader public but will carry a “safer at home” recommendation for vulnerable populations.

Haun said one of the things the VHSL has to think about in its discussions is “there are a whole lot of athletic departments that depend on gate receipts from football and basketball to run the rest of the

athletic department.”

“People have talked a little bit about the possibility of playing games with no one in the stands,” he said. “That’s where we vary a lot from colleges because colleges have TV contracts. They’re still going to have some income. In high school, if you play in a stadium with no fans in there, that’s going to create a financial situation, not just for football but all sports.

“It’s just going to take a lot of discussion. Once we know what cards we’re dealt, then we need to sit down to the table and figure out how we work it out.”

The executive committee decided in late March to hold off until this month a decision about extending spring sports.

That came after Northam

ordered all Virginia schools remain closed for the rest of the academic year.

Haun said in a release Thursday that “any options for the spring sports season would require that COVID-19 no longer be a threat and pose no health risks to our student-athletes or to the public. Sadly, the situation has not changed and has made it impossible to have a spring season without putting people at risk.

“While we recognize the importance sports has on our students and communities, we need to follow all the regulations and recommendations from the governor, the Virginia Department of Health, and the CDC. Every decision we make, and will make looking forward,

By Randy Hallman For the Times-Dispatch NASCAR plucked one 2020 Cup Series race away from Richmond Raceway with its announcement Friday regarding a realignment of this season’s schedule.

NASCAR canceled the track’s April 19 race, which had already been postponed as part of a shutdown because of the coronavirus.

The Richmond track’s second Cup race — set for Sept. 12 as part of the series playoffs — is still on the NASCAR schedule.

NASCAR said it will announce further schedule adjustments in the near future.

In a statement released by the track, Richmond Raceway President Dennis Bickmeier looked ahead to “brighter and healthier days ahead in the greater Richmond region” and the Cup tour’s return to the track in September.

NASCAR’s announcement Friday did not detail coming schedule changes, but identi-

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year. The first day of in-season football practice can begin as early as July 30, with most other fall sports having an Aug. 3 date for first practices.

Decisions, Haun said, will continue to be governed by directives from Gov. Ralph Northam, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“A lot of decisions will influence what we do because if you can’t open a building and have kids back in school, you certainly are not going to be able to have athletic and academic activities,” Haun said in

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This scene from last years’ Toyota Owners 400 will not be repeated this spring.

NASCAR officials announced Friday that the 2020 spring race in Richmond has been cancelled.

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Speedway are owned by Charlotte-based Speedway Motorsports LLC. The Richmond track is among those with the longest tradition as a NASCAR Cup Series venue. It was first added to the schedule for NASCAR’s premier series in 1953, with one race that year and single events in the 1955-58 seasons. The track has had two annual events on the top series’ schedule every year since 1959 — first as a halfmile dirt track, then a half-mile paved oval, and since 1988 in its current ¾-mile D-shaped configuration.

In a posting on Richmond Raceway’s website, the track said ticketholders for the cancelled race have until June 10 to ask for a refund or elect to apply 120 percent of their ticket cost toward tickets for a future event in 2020 or 2021.

The credit offer is good for Richmond or any other NASCAR-owned track.

Details are available at the track’s website, RichmondRaceway.com.

will be in the best interest of our student-athletes and the public.

Safety will always be our number one priority.”

Haun said the “extremely difficult decision was made knowing the great disappointment our student-athletes, academic activity participants, coaches, administrators, parents, and their communities will experience. We share those same feelings as well.”

“We especially grieve with those senior athletes and activity participants who will not have an opportunity to represent their school or wear their school jersey one final time after years of hard work and dedication,” he said.

Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

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HANOVER COUNTY 2020 REAL ESTATE TAX NOTICE FIRST HALF Due June 5, 2020 Notice is herewith given that all first half 2020 Hanover County real estate taxes are due and payable on or before June 5, 2020. Anyone owning property who has not received a bill and whose real estate taxes are not processed by their Mortgage Company may go on-line to https://taxes.hanovercounty.gov to pay, review and/ or print their bill(s), or may call the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date.

Tax bills are sent to owners of record on January 1, 2020; therefore, if property was conveyed by you in 2020, you should forward the bill to the new owner. If you purchased a parcel during 2020, contact the Treasurer’s office to have a copy of the tax bill forwarded to you.

If you are 65 years old or over, or are permanently disabled, you may qualify for real estate Tax Relief. There are very specific criteria which must be met, including residing on the property for which you are applying. You must apply for tax relief each year between January 1 and March 1 with the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing on the appointment of a school board member for the Ashland and Chickahominy Magisterial Districts, in accordance with Section 22.129.1 of the Code of Virginia.

All persons desiring to nominate or support candidates for this position may appear at the above time and place.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2019-00015, CAPITAL UP INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, to B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7822-41-0443 and 7822-41-3393, consisting of approximately 9.67 acres, and located on the north line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) across from Bethany Estates Way (State Route pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village.

The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a shopping center. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2019-00028, NANCY ROBERTSON COMBS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8706-06-6722, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, and located on the north line of Combs Drive (State Route 2181) at its intersection with Cool Spring Road (State Route 652). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 22 building lots for a gross density of 2.2 units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00035, LEBER ESTATES, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8753-03-8159 and 8753-11-5909, consisting of approximately 120.65 acres, and located on the west line of McClellan Road (State Route 628) at its intersection with Peace Road (State Route 616) and located on the east line of Market Road (State Route 630) approximately 900 feet south of its intersection with Falling View Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 19 building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 6.35 acres.

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2020-00004, ROBERT J. TUCK, III AND HANKY, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-1-19(c), Robert J. Tuck, III, et al., on GPINs 8724-14-6338(part), 8724-24-0545, 8724-14-5371 and 8724-14-6103, consisting of approximately 8.6 acres, zoned RS(c) Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and to rezone approximately 0.02 acres zoned RS(c) Single-Family Residential District with conditions to A-1, Agricultural District, located on the south line of Walnut Grove Road (State Route 636) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed amendment would allow a minor property line adjustment and would change the gross density from 2.16 dwelling units per acre to 2.21 dwelling units per acre. No new lots are being proposed. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2020-00006, WILLIAM CALL Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 6799-41-7871, consisting of approximately 4.28 acres, and located on the west line of Pinhook Road (State Route 617) approximately 315 feet south of its intersection with Explorer Ridge Road (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.14 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00007, KAY AND GEORGE FEARNOW Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-74-4832 and 8705-74-6956, consisting of approximately 4.23 acres, and located on the north line of Pleasant Grove Road (State Route 1401) approximately 360 feet north of its intersection with Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial.

The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of medical offices. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00008, DAVID FRANKLIN VAUGHAN Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 7871-42-1720, consisting of approximately 20.06 acres, and located on the south line of Blunts Bridge Road (State Route 667) at its intersection with Cross Corner Road (State Route 641). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of three (3) building lot for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 6.69 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP2020-00001, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (FIRE/EMS) Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-24-83, Am. 1-05) in accordance with Sections 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a new fire training building at the existing fire training facility and its related uses on GPINs 7850-98-3275 and 7860-09-5200(part), consisting of approximately 259.85 acres; the area of the CUP is approximately 23.12 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and is located on the north line of Winston Road (State Route 696) approximately 3,200 feet west of its intersection with Blanton Road (State Route 666). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2020-00001, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (FIRE/EMS) Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to allow a building height taller than permitted on GPIN 7860-09-5200, consisting of approximately 254.1 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Winston Road (State Route 696) approximately 3,200 feet west of its intersection with Blanton Road (State Route 666). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2020-00004, FANNIE BARRETT Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.18 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a contractor’s equipment storage yard on GPINs 7719-93-2318 and 7719-93-2287, consisting of approximately 3.80 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Walnut Hill Drive (State Route 622) at its intersection with Harris Estates Lane (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2020-00007, TRUSTEES OF MECHANICSVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 3.6.1(i) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance (Repealed R-1 District) to permit one (1) temporary modular classroom trailer on GPIN 8705-50-5896, consisting of approximately 9.57 acres, zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District, and located on the south line of Atlee Road (State Route 638) at its intersection with Carter Lane (State Route 1419). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Mechanicsville SE2020-00008, TARA AND URIAH THESSEN Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.17.b of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a manufactured home in a medical hardship case on GPIN 6789-86-8107, consisting of approximately 5.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Spur Lane (private road), approximately 455 feet south of its intersection with Feather Drive (private road). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2020-00009, KAREN L. AND GARY R. MALTBY Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.25 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit an accessory family housing unit on GPIN 7820-14-7523, consisting of approximately 6.2 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Estate Lane (private road) approximately 0.37 miles north of its intersection with St. Peters Church Road (State Route 611). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, May 21, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2019-00033, COMMONWEALTH LANDS, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and a portion of the conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-34-02(c), Am.1-11, Commonwealth Lands, L.L.C., on GPIN 7797-70-5645(part), consisting of approximately 2.4 acres, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions; and to rezone GPIN 7796-79-5932, consisting of 4.0 acres, from A-1, Agricultural District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions.

The property is located on the west line of Honey Meadows Road (State Route 2380) at its intersection with Meadow Pond Drive (state route pending). The subject property 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 a reconfiguration of the previously approved conceptual plan and add nine (9) new building lots. The overall density of the Honey Meadows Subdivision with the amended plan is 2.01 units per gross acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00002, PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES, INC. ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-1-16(c), GIO and Sons, L.L.C., on GPIN 8707-81-3475, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and to rezone GPINs 8707-71-5125(part), 8707-71-6684, 8707-71-8651 and 8707-81-7683 from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, consisting of approximately 52.11 acres. The subject property is located on the south line of Rural Point Road (State Route 643) approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre) and Multi-Use. The proposed amendment would permit a total of 144 lots, including 63 townhouse units and 81 single-family detached units, at a gross density of 2.8 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00010, JACK B. LAWSON, ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan for C-14-09(c), Sandra and Jack Lawson, on GPINs 8726-69-7681 and 8726-79-1433, consisting of approximately 14.08 acres, zoned AR-6(c) Agricultural Residential District with conditions. The property is located at the end of a private access road off Buck Trail (private road) approximately 3,000 feet from Studley Road (State Route 606). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional lot for a family member, for a total of three (3) lots, at a density of one lot per 4.69 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00011, ORANE C. HOLSTEIN Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7797-08-6638 and 7797-08-7738, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, and located on the west line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) at its intersection with Totopotomoy Trail (State Route 1265). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of flex space and offices. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2019-00006, WOODSIDE FARMS OF VA, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreation facility/events venue on GPIN 7787-06-9949, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Woodside Farms Drive (State Route number pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2020-00005, TRUSTEES OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES Request(s) an amendment to Conditional Use Permit, CUP-31-89, in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance that permits a church and its related uses on GPIN 8707-71-5125, consisting of approximately 33.36 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Rural Point Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The amendment would revise the conditions and reduce the size of the CUP area from 33.36 acres to 6.01 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry 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.

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Sean Davis, left, vice chair, Henry District, and Aubrey “Bucky” Stanley, chair, Beaverdam District, listen as supporters and opponents make their case concerning the proposed Wegmans’ distribution center in the area of Sliding Hill Road and Ashcake Road. The supervisors voted 4-3 to approve new proffers.

TRIVETT Continued from pg. 15

equitably serve all the town, continue striving to enhance quality of life, continue excellent services, and limit taxation while keeping it all sustainable,” he said.

HARE Continued from pg. 15

the difference. Government is not a building. Government is ‘us’. Good people, from all

GOLDSTEIN Continued from pg. 18

not more traffic and unsightly development for small eco-

CALENDAR Continued from pg. 12

information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-2709626.

Sundays 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

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“The 1995 buffers are less than what is proposed under the 2020 buffers, correct?” Davis asked.

“Some of the things people have asked for are in the 2020 proffers. At the end of the day I know folks don’t want it here and I get that, but if they are coming under 1995 with no protections or coming under 2020 with protections, overwhelmingly, this stack (comments received) says that people want protection.”

Prichard’s motion to deny was defeated by a 4-3 vote, followed by

a motion by Peterson to approve the 2020 proffers.

Stanley said he would support the Wegmans‘ request, citing his commitment to keep taxes low in Hanover County.

“I’m a no tax individual,” Stanley said. “Businesses come in and help us with this. Economic development is a big tool. If you like to put taxes on somebody, then vote this down and we’ll move on and raise taxes. The county needs these jobs.”

In an interview late last week, Davis said the result does offer citizens enhanced protections when compared to the 1995 ver-

sion. Regarding the vote, Davis said, “I am thankful the board was presented with an opportunity to increase the protection for the citizens,” he said. “Allowing the property to retain the allowable 1995 uses would have been terrible for the surrounding area.”

The vice chair noted some of those differences. “We were able to reduce traffic by 85 percent, increase buffers, mandate major road improvements, and decrease the building size. Wegmans was going to build under the 1995 zoning and I am glad we were able to get these substantial protections in place.”

“And, once beyond these virus days and we return to Ashland’s pre-outbreak upward economic trajectory, I’d like to explore ways to potentially lower business taxes recognizing our business community for keeping our residential taxes stable many years.”

He wants to increase “Town Council Community meetings, in frequency and locations as possible, to reach people at deeper levels of civic engagement, to listen, respond, and encourage community participation whether individuals decide to volunteer, apply

for town committee appointments or seek elected office.”

“I enjoyed the great outdoors 30 years as a carpenter before turning to human services work. I’m currently a Workforce Development program hanager with Church Hill Activities & Tutoring, teaching

inner-city youth woodworking and entrepreneurial skills.”

Trivett’s educational roots run deep in Hanover County, with him having attended grades 1 through 12. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

“I’ve furthered my edu-

cation through Hanover’s Citizens’ Planning Academy, and Virginia Certified Programs for Boards of Zoning Appeals, for Planning Commissioners, for the Virginia Mayors’ Institute and many similar training conferences,” Trivett said.

different walks of life, who come together, talk to each other, listen to its community, advocate on its behalf, and work hard.”

“I am running to be a voice

for my neighbors,” Hare said.

“I am running so that our local body of government is made up of people from all walks of life. I am running to represent my community to the very best

of my ability so that we all have a voice at the table. I want to work hard to make sure that my neighbors, friends, and family feel they have someone who will have their best inter-

est at heart -- always.”

She said the Ashland Citizen’s Leadership Academy influenced her.

She has been recording town meetings for five years,

which “helped put a love and appreciation for local government in my heart as well.”

Hare co-founded a local 501(c)(3) non-profit, Friends for Awareness.

nomic gains.” z “I want every socioeconomic group helped. We need to improve homelessness, poverty and multiculturalism. The

‘Arts District’ and ‘Main Street’ should be economic catalysts that improve the daily lives of our less affluent area of town and enrich our businesses.”

z “We need smarter expenditures. Ashland could get more results on town expenditures. I would leverage my government grants and

fundraising experience to bring more dollars back to Ashland.”

Goldstein said, “Ashland is a great place to live. We do many things well, but it could

be improved with more creativity. I want to leverage great ideas from around the country to Ashland to make this an even more awesome place!”

information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

more information, call 804746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail. com.

Tuesdays

Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.

Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com.

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

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Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin. org.

A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland.

Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may be feeling especially affectionate this week. With an open heart, you could be ready to delve into a new layer of your relationship or find a new romance.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 People may be wise to give you a wide berth for the time being, Gemini. Your dander is up, and it may be a good time to look for ways to reduce stress.

CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is very possible that you will meet someone new this week who has the potential to become a lifelong friend. Be observant of every new face and name in your circle.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 A volatile situation could reach its breaking point soon enough, Leo. Arguments that have slowly been brewing will culminate. Fortunately, things will quiet down afterward.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though you are tempted to go in many different directions over the next few days, you’ll need to pick a course and stick with it if you are to get anything done.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you may find yourself taking center stage at a family gathering or with a group of friends.

Use this opportunity to make your voice heard.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Your willpower may be weak lately, Capricorn, and you may be eating or doing things that you’ll regret later on. Ask a friend to guide you away from temptations.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Be careful that your actions are not taken the wrong way, Scorpio. Do not take on traits that you would otherwise disagree with. Lighten up and be joyful this week.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, someone may offer you a promotion or another more influential position. Do not let this go to your head, but enjoy the success that has come your way.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a breather whenever you can because there is a whirlwind of activity soon to come your way. Enjoy any breaks that come your way in the days ahead.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you have noticed you are running into obstacles in your quest to meet your goals, you may want to step back and consider a new path.

THIS WEEK’S ANSWERS

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 You’ll have a lot of energy and inspiration this week, Aries. Feel free to do anything you put your mind to, especially some recreational activities.

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