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Train controversy holds top spot
For second year, high-speed rail comes in at No. 1 By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
MECHANICSVILLE – For the second year in a row, the proposed high speed rail from Washington, D.C., to Richmond takes the No. 1 spot
in the Top 10 stories. The controversial issue also topped the list last year. While the proposal primarily targets the Town of Ashland and western Hanover County, it has become a topic of concern and interest county-wide. In May, 16 members of a Community Advisory Committee agreed that there are no easy answers to the idea following their first meeting
Economic development strong in county in 2017 ment. “The announcement of Amazon was a huge win for the county and, in name alone, MECHANICSVILLE -- will help our marketing efforts Economic development in moving forward.” The director said the Hanover County continued Amazon projin 2017 with the ect sends just the announcement of right message to several projects other businesses that are fortifying looking to relothe county’s plan cate to Hanover. to attract new busi“Corporations do nesses while maintheir research and taining and enhancmany will look at ing the current comHanover based mercial base. on the decision “Some of our THOMAS Amazon made to largest successes locate here.” regarding new While Amazon was the announcements came along the Lakeridge Parkway Corridor most recognizable of the 2017 this year,” said Linwood additions, it wasn’t the only Thomas, the county’s new success story. director of economic developsee ECONOMIC, pg. 12 }
TOP 10 STORIES OF 2017 1 — D.C. to Richmond high-speed rail controversy continues 2 — Hanover County road projects need attention 3 — School budget targets technology deficits 4 — Education and public safety focus of county budget 5 — No vehicle levy fees take back seat to transportation $$ 6 — School district changes to 10-point grading system 7 — Mechanicsville Ruritans decide to stop hosting Shuknpul 8 — Developer halts movement on outlets project 9 — Community becomes informed in battle against opioids 10 — Teen gets 6 years in wreck that claimed friends’ lives
to talk about the impact of the proposed D.C. to Richmond Southeast High Speed Rail
(DC2RVA) project. File photo The Virginia Department of An Amtrak train makes its way through the heart of downtown see TRAIN, pg. 4 }
Ashland. A proposed high-speed rail was the top story of 2017.
Singing for the school board
By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local
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The Hanover High School Chamber Singers performed for the Hanover County School Board during the Dec. 12 meeting at the central office in Ashland.
Personal property taxes paid before Dec. 31 can be deducted for 2017
HANOVER -- Hanover County’s 2017 personal property taxes are not due until Feb. 5, 2018, but payments made before this calendar year ends may be deductible on your Federal and State tax returns if you itemize your deductions. If you are mailing in your payment, the postmark must be no later than Dec. 31. Barring inclement weather, the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office will be open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday this month except for Dec. 25 and 26. If you have not received your 2017 personal property tax bill by Dec. 17, you may view and/ or pay your taxes online by visiting the Treasurer’s Online Tax see TAXES, pg. 12 }
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Master Gardeners announce dates for Winter Home Gardening Series
HANOVER -- Hanover County Master Gardeners have announced the dates for their Winter 2018 Home Gardening Series. A series of 15 free classes will be held on Saturdays, beginning Jan. 6, 2018. The dates, times, topics and locations of the 2018 Winter Home Gardening Series are: Jan. 6: Container Gardening at the Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 13: Composting at the Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 20: Herb Gardening at the Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 27: Save money and eat better with homegrown vegetables at the Montpelier Library at 10 a.m. Feb. 3: Bees of the Eastern U.S. at the Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10: Good bugs, bad bugs, CSI in the garden at the Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17: Basics of hardwood pruning at the Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 24: Beautify your world with flowers at the Ashland Library, 9:30 a.m. March 3: Starting seeds indoors - get a jump start on your garden at the Mechanicsville
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Library, 9:30 a.m. March 10: Landscape design - right plant, right place at the Atlee Library at 10:15 a.m. March 17: Gardening the organic way at the Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m. March 24: Reds, blacks and blues – berries, that is at the Montpelier Library at 10 a.m. March 31: Preserving your garden bounty with canning, freezing and hydrating at the Mechanicsville Library, 9:30 a.m. April 7: Native plants at the Ashland Library, see GARDENERS, pg. 4 }
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Dec. 12 u
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
$250, in the 7400 block of Olde Grove Glen, Mechanicsville.
Destruction of property was reported in the 14300 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Doswell. u
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Driver did not report an accident with damages,
Grand larceny building was reported in the 12000 block of South Anna Drive, Rockville. u
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Cruelty to animals was reported in the 9200 block of Monongahela Trail, Ashland.
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Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Creighton Road/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.
Arrest made in child porn possession case Staff Report news@mechlocal.com
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HANOVER – On Monday, Dec. 18, Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office investigators arrested Jay Richard Brown, 71, of the 11000 block of Dude Ranch Road. After executing a search warrant at his residence, Sgt. James R.
Cooper said Brown was charged with 10 counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Brown is being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail. Anyone with additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Hanover County
Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Citizens also can text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
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ECHANICSVILLE – The 2017-2018 Senior Scholarship Application is now open for Atlee High School students to access. Completing this application will qualify seniors for scholarships provided by area businesses and organizations through the AHS Scholarship Committee. The deadline to complete the application is midnight, Friday, Dec. 29. Use this link to access the application: http://bit. ly/2017SeniorScholarshipApp The application also can be accessed from the HCPS Career Counseling Center website at https://hcpscareercounseling. wordpress.com/scholarships/. For more information, contact spedwards@hcps.us.
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Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) received additional time to come up with options to increase rail capacity through the Ashland-Hanover region before making a formal recommendation to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). At that first meeting of the CAC, DRPT director Jennifer Mitchell told the panel, “Tonight will be a lot about education, a lot about presenting you all with information and allowing you to ask questions.� In July, after the second of six scheduled public meetings set up to gain input from those most affected by the highspeed rail, many attendees left with more questions than answers. One said, “I feel like they are just going through the motions and then are going to do whatever they decide.� DRPT representatives assured the public that the
CAC process was designed to consider alternative routes, but, to some, it appeared as though most of the viable suggestions were eliminated. An August meeting of the CAC became heated as a standing room only crowd voiced opposition to the proposed routes. This session quickly took on a different appearance than the previous two, which saw DRPT officials talking and the public listening. The tone was set when the board indicated it was ready to eliminate some of the proposed routes from consideration. September’s fourth CAC meeting came to a close with residents leaving without what they wanted in definitive answers about the rail proposal. Mitchell told committee members in August that she expected some of the more than a dozen alternatives to be eliminated through discussion, but it became apparent
that most were not prepared to issue final recommendations, or eliminate most of the options. “What we’d really like to do is start taking some alternatives off the table,� Mitchell had said. “We’re hoping to get a CAC recommendation from this group.� A September meeting of Ashland Town Council focused on the CAC facing crunch time as the appointed members were tasked with reaching a consensus on the best option for a high speed rail project scheduled for construction in the next 15 to 25 years. Representatives from Ashland serving on the CAC called the meeting to receive public input on an alternative to current through-town rail options, some that include installing a third rail that would disrupt the downtown area. Mayor Jim Foley, a CAC member, has repeatedly said that a third rail above ground
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option is not acceptable. A brief – and final – meeting of the CAC in September was described as being anti-climactic with only two members talking when the issue of recommendations was addressed. Some of the studied alternatives were eliminated, but no final conclusions were reached. Town residents found themselves at odds with those who live in the western part of the county as a bypass option made its way into the conversation. In late September, Aubrey Layne, director of transportation, told a packed Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting that the panel sought a deferral on a decision to pick a preferred route for the Ashland portion of a highspeed rail, but the request was denied by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Layne, who is also chairman of the CTB, said the panel was confronted with the same issues that challenged the DRPT and the CAC, which was organized to study alternative routes. “Obviously, this issue is a difficult one and it’s going to impact people not just economically but their lives regardless of whether it’s built today or 20 years from now,� Layne said. “Whatever decision is made is going to leave a cloud over whatever preferred alternative is taken.� He said that many of the arguments presented seemed valid. In early October, some Ashland residents were uncertain about the placement of the high-speed rail.
Aubrey “Bucky� Stanley, Beaverdam District representative on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and a member of the CAC, said the supervisors passed a resolution saying that both a third rail above-ground alternative and a western bypass were unacceptable and should be eliminated. Stanley said the third rail trench proposal offers the least impact on county residents. In mid-October, the supervisors approved a resolution endorsing a plan that leaves two tracks in place through Ashland, and allows three tracks both north and south of the town. The CAC had included the 3-2-3 option in its list of “least objectionable� alternatives regarding routing of the proposed and yet unfunded project. Members also listed a western bypass and three-track trench option in its recommendations to the CTB that makes the final decision on alternative routes through the Ashland sector of the project. In mid-November, an announcement came down from the DRPT, recommending a reprieve for Ashland downtown business owners and residents on a proposed western bypass route considered for the high speed rail project. DRPT officials recommended a 3-2-3 alternative for the Ashland section of the proposed route, eliminating the threat of a third rail being constructed through the town’s downtown district. A third rail would be added north and south of the town, and overpasses will be constructed at
Vaughan and Ashcake road crossings. The department also recommended a study to identify safety improvements that could enhance pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the downtown area. Handicapped access and safety issues are challenges for downtown businesses. The recommendation removes the threat of any property being condemned for the project, a relief to residents along a western bypass alternative that threatened up to 25 homes. County and town officials supported the 3-2-3 option at a CTB meeting; the selection seemed to indicate the path of least resistance for affected parties. Road projects in the county came in the No. 2 position for 2017. With county officials being confronted with years of declining state road revenues allocated for secondary road improvements, they are looking for ways to fund an expanded list of local road projects. Public Works director Mike Flagg said there are no easy answers and that applying for and receiving those state funds is becoming more difficult. Awards through the CTB often are weighed on immediate impact, as well as problem areas and funds needed to complete the project. Flagg said the state focuses on “broken roads� and projects deemed critical to certain areas. He also said that many approved projects are located in the state’s two main traffic
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areas, Tidewater and Northern Virginia. A $440.5 million Fiscal Year 2018 budget received a unanimous vote from the board of supervisors in April. While the new budget did address Fire-EMS issues, support for the Sheriff ’s Office, and provided initial funds needed to revamp Hanover County Public Schools’ technology and information systems, Sean Davis, vice chair and Henry District representative, called the budget “the best one I’ve seen in the five years I’ve been here.” He was joined by some fellow members of the board in voicing reservations about the budget’s inability to address vital road issues. The Hanover County School Board comes in a No. 3 with a $180 million budget proposed in February by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. As was included in the budget talks of the supervisors, the budget targets the technology deficits in the school system. Gill’s proposal in-cluded a $16 million five-year technology plan that provides laptops for teachers, upgrades and improves the system’s IT infrastructure and eventually provides devices for students. The new operating budget provided a 2 percent salary increase for all employees, increased staffing by six positions, and funded the county’s increased share for the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The Capital Plan portion took major steps in addressing a technology deficit. More than $16 million in five years was proposed to address technology infrastructure and maintenance and provide laptops for all teachers, starting with the 2017-2018 school year. The plan also called for stu-
dents to receive o n e on-one devices beginn i n g in year 2021, and also GILL p r o vided technical staffing to support the upgrades. At No. 4, the year-round budget process on the county governmental level came about as close as possible in fulfilling most critical requests and funding education and public safety. County Administrator Cecil R. “Rhu” Harris Jr. presented a $440.3 million proposal, a $12 million increase over last year’s budget or about 2.8 percent. At least for a year, Hanover County automobile owners will not receive vehicle fee levies in the No. 5 story of 2017. In a unanimous move, the Hanover Community Development Committee voted not to recommend initiating a vehicle tax fee this year, choosing instead on a focused and intense public relations and legislative effort to encourage state legislators to restore depleted transportation funds in next year’s budget. Hanover and other localities are addressing a serious cutback in state road funding that equates to a 90 percent reduction in state funds for local road projects. “When you cut a program by 90 percent, that’s not a reduction, that’s an elimination,” Davis, who serves as committee chair said. The panel had studied options to fund important road projects in the county. He offered two choices to address the road funding issue: Either supervisors could provide a local funding mechanism for road construction, or county officials should
start eliminating projects on Hanover’s road construction priority list. The No. 6 story goes back to the first of the year when the school division started talking about a 10-point grading system. With students being graded on a seven-point scale, a group of concerned parents approached the school board in January about changing the grading scale. Few systems in the state were still using that system. Parents supporting the change appeared before the school board during public comment periods for a few months, voicing their concerns about the seven-point scale. Hanover Parents Supporting a 10-Point Grading Scale had more than 800 followers, and conducted a wellorganized effort to initiate a discussion and, ultimately, a change. In March, the school board agreed to explore a change in policy that would replace the seven-point system. The next month, board members got a first look at the proposed change. Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Greif presented a plan that would transfer students from the current seven-point grading scale to a 10-point system, bringing the county more in line with most school divisions in the state. The proposal contained plus and minuses within the 10-point scale and placed the minimum passing grade at 65. A sticking point for some members was the lack of data endorsing or disputing the merits of a change, but Gill said extended research may not provide solutions to the questions. In May, the school board voted 6-1 to go with the 10-point grading system at the start of the 2017-2018 year. Concerned parents maintained that the seven-point system discriminated against
their children in regards to college admissions and scholarships. Julie Stubblefield, one of the founders of Hanover Parents, said their persistence paid off. She also said she was pleased with the action taken by the school board. Sadly, after 36 years, the Mechanicsville Ruritan Club announced its decision to stop hosting the Shuknpul, a major fundraiser for the organization, to come in at No. 7. The Shuknpul was a favorite throughout Hanover County and neighboring communities, and featured an Oyster Roast and a lawn mower tractor pull. For many, the Shuknpul meant the beginning of the spring season, and it was the first major pull of the year for the Shenandoah Tractor Pullers. It was considered the first major outdoor event of the year, and attracted oyster lovers, tractor pullers and the community at large. The Shuknpul had started small with the Ruritans and their families gathering for a see TRAIN, pg. 7 }
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| The Local Views From the managing editor
Looking back on ’17 and ahead to ’18 By Melody Kinser Managing Editor With another year almost in the rear view mirror, it’s time to reflect on 2017 and target our goals for the new year. Who among us doesn’t at least attempt to measure some success with resolutions? Of course, it seems nearly everyone has a healthier plan for the future. That is certainly an admirable -- and attainable -- goal. What do you consider the most important plan in the coming year? You are more than welcome to share your thoughts and ideas on this topic. Send any comments to mkinser@mechlocal.com. I’m
curious to see what makes our community tick as a new year approaches. We are blessed in Hanover County -- that’s a given. Our school system and our law enforcement are renowned for success. We can expect that momentum to continue in 2018. Our county government is always looking toward ways to attract residents, business and revenue. Kudos to our officials and their commitment to those they serve. We did enjoy a good year in 2017 and that’s why it’s only to natural to assume the same in ’18. Our Top 10 stories of the year somewhat mirrors how 2016 came to a close.
The proposed high-speed rail from Washington, D.C., to Richmond again took the top spot as county and Town of Ashland officials remained firm in their decision about the Amtrak train’s location. Your voice is heard in Hanover County and your involvement ensures that. Never back down on what you believe and consider best. Looking back or looking ahead, we have so many positives in our county. It’s with a sense of community that we can move forward with the knowledge of what lies ahead for our little slice of heaven. Happy New Year!
One special ornament still adorns the family tree By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist
Every parent will tell you one of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is watching your kids place ornaments on the tree. A child’s fascination with a Christmas tree begins almost at birth, and the magic of decorating a tree hopefully never goes away. We have a system around here. After almost seven decades of enjoying the presence of a fresh-cut tree in my house, my threats to go artificial
fall on deaf ears around here. My kids know that, despite my protests, I’ll make that trip to a local tree lot that’s becoming increasingly hard to find, and pick out the first tree that fits in my trunk. Over the years, my desire for perfection has lessened regarding trees and a few dozen other things. So, I performed my duty a couple of weeks ago and even placed the tree in the stand and secured it. “Why do you turn the screws in so far, Dad?” one of my children asked. That answer will become apparent as the story progresses.
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Moving on, Emma and I put the lights on and all of my children placed the ornaments in less than strategic places on the tree. I’ve also learned that aged fathers who sit in a chair and point can’t expect superior results, another fact I’ve learned to live with. As one of my children prepared to put a single red ball on the tree, I jumped from the chair and said, “I’ll put that one on the tree.” They gave each other that familiar look that parents recognize — you know the one that clearly indicates their assurance that you are indeed
crazy. But, it’s amazing how one ornament can evoke a lifetime of memories of Christmases long ago . . . all the way back to the first one I can remember. We were jammed in a small apartment waiting for our first house to be built, my father working and my mother staying at home keeping my sister and me. Even at that young age, I quickly learned the importance of Christmas see ORNAMENT, pg. 8 }
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Additional info provided about CSB changes As chair of the Hanover Community Services Board, I am writing to offer additional information about a significant change in access to services recently launched by Hanover CSB. In the Dec. 6, 2017, edition, the article “Same day access to Social Services started Saturday” provided information about access to services. By this letter, I’d like to offer additional information about this program offered by the Community Services Board. As of Dec. 1, county residents seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns, or who want to begin the process of accessing services related to a developmental disability, no longer need an appointment. The CSB’s Ashland office at 12300 Washington Hwy. now accepts walkins from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday (except county holidays). During this initial visit, individuals will be able to speak with a staff member face to face. After eligibility and other screening, he or she will receive an initial comprehensive assessment that same day. Within seven days of their initial visit, individuals will have their first treatment appointment and/or a plan for accessing resources and/or services. In the past, individuals would be scheduled for an intake appointment three to six weeks after their initial contact with the agency. Certainly, being able to walk in and get the process started immediately is a big improvement. Hanover CSB received a grant from the state to hire additional staff to best support this change. see LETTERS, pg. 8 }
County holiday closings listed Courthouse HANOVER -- Hanover County government offices, solid waste convenience centers and branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Monday, Jan. 1, 2018, for
New Year’s Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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HANOVER -- The Hanover Historical Society offers free “open house� tours of the historic Hanover Courthouse on the second Tuesday of each month between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The next tour is on Tuesday, Jan. 9. For more information, call Hanover Parks & Recreation at 804-365-7150.
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cial project, others said they saw the writing on the wall sometime earlier. The heroin and opioid abuse program in Hanover County took center stage in early March to come in at No. 9. A documentary, “Chasing the Dragon,� was aired at the First Baptist Church of Ashland, with a goal of changing minds and saving lives. “Chasing the Dragon� was released by a joint operation between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in an effort to educate Americans on the true, unscripted tragedies of people who have fought and are still fighting the demon of addiction. Program committee member Ragan Phillips, said, “There must’ve been 100 people packed in that room, and the most important thing was how engaged everyone was — we could have stayed there for another hour or so.� Heroin and opiate abuse has become a major epidemic in the United States, and it has, unfortunately, found its way into Han-over County. County citizens are steadfast in their determination to put a stop to it. After being behind the wheel of a truck that crashed in a tree and claimed the lives of two friends in April 2016, Nickolas Seth Fleming, 19, was sentenced on two counts of
involu nt a r y manslaughter. That story rounds out the Top 10 of 2017. FLEMING The victims were passengers Dylan Ballard, 17, and 22-year-old Elliott Hinton, 22. Fleming had pleaded guilty earlier this year and is now serving six years in prison. He was driving a pickup that he drove off the road and slammed into a tree after he had been drinking. The fatal crash took place on Cold Harbor Road. Fleming was found by passersby trapped in the wreckage, hysterical and bleeding badly. When one asked the teen if he had been drinking, he responded, “Yeah, I’m wasted.� The interior of Fleming’s 2001 extended-cab Dodge Ram pickup was littered with cans of Old Milwaukee and Busch beer, some of which had burst on impact. Police found a can of Old Milwaukee lodged under the vehicle’s brake pedal, and a cooler that apparently was ejected from the truck was discovered alongside the road.
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small oyster roast. As the years passed, the event grew to a crowd of over 2,000. When The Mechanicsville Local celebrated its 35th anniversary in May 2009, Holladay Properties’ plans to build a major shopping development at Winding Brook off Interstate 95 in Ashland dominated that edition. The status of the project comes in at No. 8. At that time, Hanover County had already put out the welcome mat for Bass Pro Shops in the Lakeridge Parkway and Lewistown Road area. Plans were to move forward on opening shops, hotels and a park. In late September, developer Craig Realty Group, based in Newport Beach, California, hit the brakes on the Outlets at Richmond. Attempts to get a response from Craig failed. According to Craig’s website, it “owns, operates and manages nearly 5 million square feet of existing retail development – 15 centers in 9 states, and we’re in development of 4 more projects across the U.S.� Some county officials said communications broke down long before the announcement was made by Craig. While some were not surprised by the group’s plans to forego building the commer-
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and the meticulous measures surrounding our tree. My father searched for the perfect tree at the perfect price, the second factor more of a necessity than a preference. He always found it and carefully placed it in a bucket full of water outside to ensure its longevity once it entered our small apartment. The green tree was always adorned with large shiny red balls, all uniform and perfect in size and splendor. I didn’t appreciate it then, but I later learned the history of the red balls that were stored in green and cardboard colored boxes that had been taped so many times it was hard to distinguish where original corners were located. The balls were about all that was left from my fam-
ily’s restaurant in Montgomery, Alabama -- the locally famous Pickwick Cafe. My grandfather operated the Montgomery landmark for over five decades. Every Christmas, PaPa as we knew him, would put a large tree up in the center of the restaurant and decorate it with those red balls, many dozens of them he had acquired while he visited relatives in Corsica, the place of his birth. He made many trips home and always returned with more balls for the famous yuletide tradition. When the restaurant closed, the balls were divided among his sons and daughter, and each guarded the collection like a prized jewel, eventually passing some of the balls down to their children. Back to that first Christmas in that small apartment and an excited 3-year-old who had just caught sight of probably the coolest peddle fire engine
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on earth sitting near our Christmas tree. While my sister dove under the tree and retrieved dolls and other non-essentials, I immediately climbed in the driver’s seat of the fire engine truck. My feet barely reached the firm pedals, but eventually I began to move across the small floor from one end to the other . . . and then straight into my father’s most creative holiday achievement, our Christmas tree. Some balls were saved as the tree slammed against the wooden floor, but many others suffered a fate I still can’t talk about six decades later. I was too young to be really afraid, but I remember an anxiousness that overtook me as we all stood silent and stared up at my father as he stood by the downed icon. Looking back on the episode, I realize now he must have been destroyed at the loss
of those beloved ornaments, and any human would certainly be justified at being beyond annoyed with an overzealous son who just had to pedal as fast as the little truck would go without regard for destination. “Let’s get this tree back up and open the rest of these presents,” he said after a long pause, his tone non-indicative of any dismay or disgust. “Then we’ll eat a big breakfast.” After I became a parent, I thought back to that episode many times when I thought my anger was getting the best of me, or when trying situations tried my very peace of mind and frayed nerves were the order of the day. His patience on that Christmas morning still inspires me as a father. After the disaster, we spent the remainder of the day playing board games that Santa brought. He took my sister out for a spin on her new bike and
let me accompany them in the new fire truck. I ended the day in his lap, the most secure spot imaginable for a tired kid who has just had what had to be the best Christmas ever. Looking back, it certainly rates. The tree looked beautiful even with its reduced number of ornaments in the dimmed light of the evening and the aroma of leftover turkey and dressing flowing through the small apartment. As I grew up after that Christmas, I can remember my father stopping in the most unassuming places to search for replacements for those particular balls, and he found a few each Christmas until he died when I was 9 years old . . . ironically on Christmas Eve. Over my decades as an adult, my allotment of the remaining balls has disappeared, many the victims of a swinging Lab’s tail or a recently
walking child’s pull, but one remains in our old box of ornaments. It’s more than just a red ball to me. It’s the reminder of the wonderful Christmas holidays I spent with my family as a child. And hanging that final red ball somehow assures me that my father is still here with me and my children, firmly planted in the hearts of his descendants. I’ll pause for a moment this Christmas Eve, just like I’ve done for the past 58 or so, and say a word of thanks for the many things my father gave me in such a short period of time, none of them more important that the value of patience he so poignantly displayed on that Christmas morning so many years ago. And, hopefully, that one red ball will hang on a tree somewhere for many years to come.
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cot of those respective schools. Many of our members are part of that community and our members were among those who signed both that petition and the one open to all Hanover stakeholders. Several of our members have contacted the school board in recent months, via emails, phone calls, letters to the editor, and meetings, asking for a name change. Unfortunately, those communications were not met with any action, so we are now formally asking that some sort of action be taken. These schools and mascot names were not bestowed during the Civil War era or for anyone who lived in Hanover, but during the era of Massive Resistance to desegregation to send a message to African-American students and families that they were not welcome. In her communications to many of us regarding this matter, the school board chair stated that, “the School Board and Hanover County
Public Schools faculty and staff respect and value all students and help to ensure they not only achieve academically, but also thrive as human beings. To this end, our goal has been and will continue to be to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for all students.” Furthermore, in Hanover County Public School’s code of student conduct under “Philosophy” it states, “Recognizing the importance of the dignity and worth of each individual, the Hanover County School Board believes that it should provide an atmosphere of mutual respect conducive to teaching and learning in which intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth complements the moral and spiritual needs of the student population.” Confederate-named schools and mascots promote and support ideals representing white supremacy and
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Over the last year, CSB staff have been focused on and committed to developing same day access, which is a best practice in behavioral health care. On behalf of the CSB board, we are glad to be able to offer this level of service to our residents. Additional information about same day access is available at www.hanovercounty. gov (search “same day access”) or by calling 804-365-4222. Individuals experiencing a mental health and/or substance crisis can call the same number 24 hours a day seven days a week. Crisis intervention services remain unchanged. Jean J. Edwards Chair Hanover Community Services Board Mechanicsville
For the past few months, our education committee chair has been working with representatives of the Hanover NAACP and the Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School “Change the Name” alumni and community coalition. On Tuesday, Dec. 12, members of Together Hanover joined members of those two groups at the Hanover County School Board meeting to address a matter that involves both education and racial justice: the matter of the Confederate-named public schools and mascots here in Hanover. First of all, we support the petitions that were submitted by the L-DHS and SJMS alumni and community coalition asking to initiate a process to change the names and mas-
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Hometown Realty welcomes The Marshall Group and team MECHANICSVILLE -- Hometown Realty has announced that The Marshall Group has joined its firm. The Marshall Group, led by Stoney Marshall, president/associate broker, brings with him a team of real estate professionals, including Peyton Burchell, Angel Holthus and Katie Kitchen. Marshall has been a top producing, licensed realtor since 2003, receiving numerous awards throughout his career. He obtained his B.A. in Economics & Business from Randolph-Macon College. After graduating, he decided to pursue a career in real estate. Since then, he has been involved in several areas of real estate, including residential re-sales, new home construction, investment property, rural property sales, commercial properties, land sales, and land development throughout Central Virginia –the City of Richmond and Cumberland, Caroline, Chesterfield, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, King William, Louisa and Powhatan counties. Marshall said he enjoys spending time with his family, outdoor activities, playing softball, soccer, and golf. He was born and raised in Cumberland County and now resides in Hanover County with his wife, three children, and their labs Penny and Piper, who often share the role of accompanying him on days in the field.
Burchell, vice president of sales/realtor, was born and raised in Bowling Green, and is a graduate of Caroline High School. He graduated Cum Laude from Lynchburg College with a B.S. in Biomedical Science. He has been a licensed realtor since 2005 and has experience in various types of real estate, including residential re-sales, land, farms, new construction and investment property. Burchell and his wife Liz have two children, Davis and Taylor. When he isn’t busy with work and family, he likes to spend time outdoors playing sports, fishing, and hunting. Holthus, executive office manager/realtor, was born and raised in Charlottesville. She graduated in 2008 from Virginia Tech with a B.S. in Construction Management and Minor in Real Estate. After working in commercial construction management, she began her career in real estate in 2012, and joined the Marshall Group in 2013. She brings hands-on knowledge to the closing experience and provides services beyond basic transaction coordination. Holthus dedicates her time and energy to ensuring transactions run smoothly, as well as keeping clients informed throughout the process. In her spare time, she said she loves spending quality time with her son Everett. She also see HOMETOWN, pg. 13 }
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OBITUARIES
| Death Notices & Funerals VIRLEY ANDREWS
Virley Dennis Andrews, 75, of Mechanicsville, passed away on December 17, 2017, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Colin and Thelma Dennis; brother, Leroy; and sisters, Addie and Mary. She is survived ANDREWS by her
husband of 54 years, Kenneth Andrews; daughter, Jennifer; sons, Jason and Clifford (Sandy); grandsons, Noah and Nicholas; granddaughter, Stacey; great-grandson, Joel; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2017, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park.
WALTER CORKER Walter Lewis Corker of
Mechanicsville passed away peacefully on December 15, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conway and Nora Corker. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Joyce Corker; his three children, daughter Patty Edds (Dee), daughter Judith GoolCORKER
sby (Carter) and son the Honorable Cliff Corker (Alice). He also is survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mechanicsville Christian Center.
DANLEY GAMMON JR.
Darnley B. Gammon Jr., 83, of Hanover, passed away Monday, December 18,
2017, at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darnley B. and Elizabeth Gay Gammon; and survived by his wife, Barbara Gammon; brother, Carroll Thomas (Gracie) Gammon; sister, Tina Faye (Massie) Burger; children, Debbie (Bruce) Pegram, Donny (Kathy), Jimmy (Gail), Terri (Scott) Hatten and Stevie (Teresa); six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at noon on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Woody Funeral Home-Atlee Chapel at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Interment was
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WILLIAM HODSON III
William Arthur “Billy� Hodson III, 58, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Arthur Hodson Jr. Billy is survived by his mother, Grace Ann see OBITUARIES, pg. 11 }
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Hodson; four siblings; Karl Duane Hodson Sr., Tamela (Tammy) Hodson Pyles (Jeffrey), Darryl Lee Hodson (Terri) and Kimberley Hodson Guyton (David); and six nieces and nephews; Lisa Ann Hodson, Kelsey Lynn Hodson, Abigail Leigh Hodson, Karl Duane Hodson Jr., Davan William Guyton and Brooke Elizabeth Pyles. Billy was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed readHODSON ing his Bible, gardening, and keeping up with the stock and financial markets. As a child he enjoyed playing baseball, camping, and fishing. Funeral ser-
vices were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Monaghan Funeral Home at 7300 Creighton Parkway in Mechanicsville. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to MCEF, P.O. Box 604, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.
MARYLAND LAFOON
Maryland Donald “Bill” Lafoon, 78, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017, lovingly surrounded by his family singing carols and hymns. Bill is survived by his brother, Burwell Lewis “B.L.” Lafoon and his family. He also is survived by the love of his life, Louise Moncure Lafoon; their five children and 14 grandchildren: Don Lafoon, his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, Eleanor Anne, Mason and Carter Lee, Andy Lafoon, his wife, Susan
and their children, Jacob and Jon, Anne Lafoon Fitchett, her husband, James and their children, Tyler, Liam and Anna Mason, Scott Lafoon, his wife, Tara and their children, Abby, Claire and Sarah, Zeke, Eli and Zoe, Duke Lafoon and his wife, Janet. Bill was the founder of Lafoon Business Supply of Richmond. He will be remembered as the most loving husband, father and grandfather anyone could ever hope for. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
BERNARD LAWLOR
Bernard Joseph Lawlor, 68, of Mechanicsville, passed away on December 10, 2017 in the presence of his family and comfort of his own home. Bernie fought an inspiring 12-year battle with metastatic prostate cancer. Born and raised in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, he is preceded in death by his parents, George E. and
Blanche E. Lawlor of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Patricia R. Lawlor; three children and spouses, Bryan (Tracy) Lawlor, Kathryn Lawlor and Aimee (Shawn) Shreffler; two LAWLOR sisters, Patricia and Susanne Lawlor; and seven grandchildren, Keeley (19), Zachary (15), Shayne (11), Conner (11), Jackson (9), Brayde n(9) and Adaleigh (3). Bernie led an honorable life having attended St. Francis College in Loretta, Pennsylvania, and most notably serving a 22-year career in the United States Navy, where he retired honorably as a Master Chief. As the military remained close to his heart the family requests that, in lieu of flowers, you
consider assisting our service members by contributing to the Wounded Warrior Project in his honor. Donations to the American Cancer Society also would be appropriate. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at the Church of Redeemer Catholic Church. Mr. Lawlor was cremated as per his wishes. Woody Funeral Home-Atlee at 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville was in charge of arrangements.
NANCY WOOD
Nancy Blake Wood was called home to her eternal rest on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the age of 75. Upon retirement from Fort Lee (SECL), Nancy was caregiver to her beloved mother, Rose Blake, and long-time friend, Richard Cahill. She is survived by her son, David (Tracye); and grandchildren, Justin, Jordan and Garrett. She was preceded in death by her
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“CTDI a global engineering firm took down 83,000 square feet in the Northlake Business Park and we had new construction of the Fairfield Inn & Suites as well,� Thomas said. The new construction is important, but Thomas emphasized the mission also includes the county’s existing businesses. “Equally important is to continue to help grow and support our existing industries and one of our larger expansion projects for 2017 included the $34 million assisted living and memory support units for Covenant Woods, Thomas said.
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for our local small businesses.� A board of supervisors that supports the efforts, witnessed by recent zoning policy changes that provide more sites for potential development, has assisted Thomas’ department. “As we move into 2018 I am hopeful the county will continue to build on this key initiative and look to find creative ways to add critical infrastructure to these sites where needed to get them more ready to be developed,� Thomas said. “This will help us be more competitive in the global economy we are currently operating in.� There was one discouraging headline during the past year when Craig Realty announced it would not be building an outlet mall near Interstate 95. “I think the county as a whole is sad to see the announcement that the Outlet Mall has pulled out of Hanover County, but we also must be realistic with expectations and see ECONOMIC, pg. 31 }
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Hanover Cares Coalition: What’s the harm in marijuana use?
(Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Octavia Marsh, MPH, executive director, Hanover Cares Coalition.) Have you talked to your children about the dangers of marijuana? Maybe you haven’t. Maybe it’s because you smoked marijuana back in the day and you don’t see the harm. Now might be the time to re-educate yourself on today’s marijuana and then share that information with your children. If you don’t, you could be making a decision that will impact your children’s lives forever. Did you know that . . . The amount of Tetrahydrocannabinol, known as THC, (the psychoactive drug) in marijuana has almost tripled since the early 1990s? This increase could lead to greater health risks, including a greater risk of addiction? There have been reports of hospitalization for psychosis after consuming high concentrations of THC? In the 2016 Hanover County Needs Assessment, 18% of Hanover County youth reported using mari-
juana before age 15, and 44% reported using marijuana by age 17. These higher levels of THC mean the marijuana people are smoking today is much stronger than what was around back in the 1960s and 1970s. In addition, today, we have the benefit of more research showing the short and longterm effects of smoking marijuana, some of which are extremely concerning. Using marijuana at an early age is linked to: Leaving the family home; Immature sexual activity; Poor school performance, including risk of not graduating; Doubled risk of being in a car accident; Higher levels of criminal behavior, including theft and burglary; Impaired emotional development; and Increased risk of depression, anxiety, psychosis and other mental illness. You might still be thinking, smoking marijuana every now and then can’t be that harmful. But, did you know that marijuana can be addictive?
In fact, 10% of marijuana users develop marijuana use disorder, which is commonly known as addiction. People who begin using marijuana before age 18 are four to seven times more likely to develop this disorder. Those who develop this disorder simply can’t stop smoking marijuana, even though it has detrimental effects on their life. So, maybe you know someone who’s smoked marijuana before with no known consequences; are you willing to take the risk that your child could fall into the 10% of users who develop an addiction to marijuana? We hope not. Not sure if your child is
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She brings a wealth of relationship building and engagement best practice knowledge with her, along with some savvy social media skills. Kitchen dedicates her time to ensuring relationships are at the front and center of every interaction and transaction with the team. In her spare time, Katie enjoys photography, spending time with her daughters, Ali and Elsie, coaching figure skating classes, and crafting her favorite finds on Pinterest.
Started in 1988, Hometown Realty is locally owned and operated with nine locations throughout Central Virginia. The company’s focus is to provide exceptional real estate services to its clients. Marketing manager Stephanie Wall said Hometown Realty recognizes and appreciates “the value and importance of long-term client relationships. The Marshall Groups’ philosophy aligns with Hometown Realty’s and will be a very beneficial alliance.”
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using marijuana? Educate yourself on the signs of use and terminology used. Marijuana also is commonly called: boom, bud, chronic gangster, ganja, grass, herb, kif, mary jane, MJ, pot, reefer, skunk and weed. It can be found in forms such as dried leaves, hash, oil, butter and wax.
In addition to knowing what terms are used, keep an eye out for these signs of marijuana use: Eye drops that reduce the red-eye effect of smoking marijuana. Cigarette papers or pipes that are used for smoking marijuana. Incense or any type of room deodorizers. This hides the scent from others; an increase in the use of room fresheners could be a warning sign. Talking in code with friends. Signs of depression and isolation from the family. Sudden drop in academic performance. Now that you’ve educated yourself, talk with your children about the dangers and risks of smoking marijuana. Set clear expectations and
consequences. Be open to answering questions and listening to your child’s thoughts on the topic. Talk regularly, and, remember, your children do listen. Know someone who needs help with their marijuana use? Check out this website to learn more about treatment and find help locally: https:// www.findtreatment.samhsa. gov/. Questions about any of this? Visit us at www.hanovercares.org or contact Octavia Marsh, executive director, at 804-564-6119. Mark your calendar for this upcoming events: Feb. 1 -- Café Conversations (event for parents and middle school students) at Chickahominy Middle School.
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Lee-Davis High School October Students of the Month are, from left, freshman Henry Lavinder, sophomore Paige Lake, senior Samantha Boehmer and junior Grayson Parker.
Each month during the school year, Lee-Davis High School staff members nominate and select an Employee of the Month and a Crystal Apple Award winner. Employee of the Month nominees are those staff members who go above and beyond the call of duty to assist others. Crystal Apple Award nominees are those teachers who have demonstrated exceptional instructional strategies to impact student achievement. The Crystal Apple Award winner for October was Patrick Echard, left. The Employee of the Month for October was Meilin Jao center. Amy Vanlandingham, right, received the Hashtag Award for creative use of social media.
L-DHS Students of the Public input sought at Spring Job Fair Month for October named
MECHANICSVILLE -Lee-Davis High School recognized 154 students for the October character trait “integrity” in a recent ceremony. Being recognized for integrity means you have demonstrated that your actions are led by honesty, trustworthiness, and sincerity. The October Students of the Month were freshman Henry Lavinder, sophomore Paige Lake, junior Grayson Parker and senior Samantha Boehmer. The school community
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emphasizes a culture of personal growth through character development in and out of the classroom. The character recognition program was developed by and for students to honor those who model these traits daily. Lee-Davis High School believes that this can make a difference in the school, the community, and the world, one person at a time. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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ASHLAND – Public input is being requested by Hanover County Public Schools and the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology as they plan their Spring Job Fair for HCPS students. The event is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The location has not yet been determined. A survey has been prepared by Stephanie Acors, assistant principal at Hanover High School, to gauge interest and participation in
the job fair. The website is hhttps://docs.google. com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxV6QR7jythDwlkEGsidFqtJI7dnlZ_z3F5b1Ilmf3TtT1A/ viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
MECHANICSVILLE -Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care will host a complimentary dinner and musical performance by Kevin Salyer at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. Heritage Green is located
at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. followed by a performance at 6 p.m. by Salyer. He will perform timeless classics of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Cosby and Hank Williams, as well as others. This event is free and open to seniors aged 65 and older. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 804-746-7370. For more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370, or visit www.heritagegreenhanover. com.
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Residential zoning ordinance approved by planners By Logan Barry for The Mechanicsville Local
ASHLAND -- The Ashland Planning Commission unanimously voted 3-0 to recommend approval of an update to the town’s residential zoning ordinance (ORD2017-02) during the Wednesday, Dec. 13, regular meeting. ORD17-02 substantially rewrote the zoning code that will impact all Ashland residents. As the case moves forward in the process to Ashland Town Council, town planning staff highly encourages the public to come forth with citizen input and to contact them to obtain a complete copy of the zoning ordinance update for full details. The Dec. 13 public hearing was the Planning Commission’s third, and last, on the case. Town council will hold its first public hearing on the matter
on Friday, Jan. 26, at its regular meeting at Ashland Town Hall. Planners who voted to make a recommendation approving the ordinance update were Commissioner Lou Ann Jewel, chairperson, and Commissioners Scott Rowe and Charles Selden. Commissioners Bob Flanagan and Lynda Wright were absent. Changes to the zoning update that were made since the commission’s second hearing can be found in the staff report (page 3) on the town’s website at www.town.ashland. va.us. “Many of the changes were in response to community feedback we received,” said Garet Prior, senior planner in the town’s planning and community development department. He said the incentive zoning checklist was edited extensively on pages 67-73, which
also can be found on the town’s website in the “Town Meetings” section. Additionally, a new zoning district, residential incentive, was crafted to “house this new language,” Prior said. The following includes proposed amendments to existing regulations: Updates to intent statements. De-regulating or adding residential uses. Minimum-area decreases for lots. Setback decreases for structures in front or side yards. Increases in requirements for street trees. Clarifications on the requirement of a landscape buffer in multi-unit developments. Quality specifications Logan Barry for The Local Fred Shia, at the podium, addressed the Ashland Planning Commission during the Dec. 13 in open space. see ZONING, pg. 17 }
meeting. Shown are, from left, Town Attorney Andrea Erard, Commissioner Lou Ann Jewel, Commissioner Scott Rowe, Commissioner Charles Selden and Joseph Collins, Clerk of Council.
APD seeks candidates R-MC’s Keeble Observatory for future vacancies Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com
ASHLAND – The Ashland Police Department is looking for motivated individuals who wish to work for department. Applications must be submitted online by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, at www. ashlandpolice.us/employment The APD is an internationally accredited (CALEA) agency that adheres to the highest standards of professionalism. The Town of Ashland offers competitive salary and benefits. Those benefits are:
Salary: $43,129 (DCJS certified officers selected for hire may have a higher starting salary based on training and experience) Health and dental insurance Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Participation in a 457 deferred compensation program Town-sponsored life insurance Paid time off Employee assistance
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SHLAND – Randolph-Macon College’s Keeble Observatory will be on hiatus for final exams and Christmas break. According to Kathryn DiPasqua, marketing generalist at R-MC, the Wednesday evening public viewing sessions, which take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m., will resume on
Wednesday evening public viewing sessions take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2018. Spring public viewing will begin on Feb. 14. These sessions will be held as weather permits. Visitors are reminded to dress for the outside temperature conditions — the Observatory is neither heated
nor air conditioned. The Observatory is attached to the northeast corner of Copley Science Center on the second floor. Visitors should use either the main Copley entrance (west side, toward the McGraw-Page Library and Brock Hall) or the Smithy Hall entrance on Caroline Street. For those who need it, there is an elevator in the rear lobby.
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held Wednesdays ASHLAND -- At 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, the Gathering Place, formerly Ashland Coffee and Tea, hosts the “AHA Moment,” which is sponsored by At Home in Ashland (AHA). At Home in Ashland is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting seniors wishing to remain in their homes as they age. The informal get-togethers are open to any interested Ashland area senior and provide an opportunity to make personal connections and discuss topics of mutual interest. see AHA, pg. 17 }
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ASHLAND – The Ashland Main Street Association (AMSA) has announced it has selected a new executive director. Margaret “Maggie” Longest was chosen from more than 80 candidates who applied for the position. Longest is an Ashland resident with an M.S. in Economics who most recently worked in economic development with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She is very familiar with the Virginia Main Street Program through her workshops with the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. She previously served as the legislative assistant to Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming. “We are very excited that
we found a new director that is local and knows our community,” said AMSA President Bill Gatewood. “She has a great personality and is very outgoing. I know everyone is excited to meet her and welcome her to the organization.” “I am an Ashlander through-and-through,” said Longest. “My family is invested in this community and depend upon its continued vibrancy for our future. We participate in town government, support local business, and utilize every possible benefit of the town and the college. My life strategy is placebased personal development. It is an honor to transition from neighbor to community organizer.” Departing AMSA director Tom Wulf said he intends to help with the transition, and to continue to serve the organization in a different capacity.
MAGGIE LONGEST “I am very proud of the accomplishments of our hardworking volunteer board over the nearly eight years I’ve been with AMSA,” Wulf said. “We have worked closely with the town on projects ranging from streetscaping
to initiating theater renovations. Our partnership with the Ashland Museum and the Hanover Arts and Activities Center have yielded forums like Untold Stories and preservation initiatives like our historic marker program. Events like Train Day and Light Up the Tracks have brought tourism and substantial economic benefit to the downtown. I am excited about my successor and believe that Maggie will help AMSA accomplish even more for our downtown.” AMSA earned its Virginia Main Street Designation in 2013, and has been accredited by the National Main Street Center every year since. Its mission is to preserve, enhance, and promote downtown Ashland. For more information about the Ashland Main Street Association, visit www. MainStreetAshland.org.
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RICHMOND — The Virginia Board of Education recently approved revisions to the standards schools must meet for state accreditation and the requirements students must meet to earn a high school diploma. For schools, the revisions to the board’s Standards of Accreditation are designed to encourage continuous improvement for all schools while placing increased emphasis on closing achievement gaps between student groups and providing a more comprehensive view of school quality. For students, the revised regulations reduce the number of Standards of Learning tests they need to pass to earn a diploma.
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The new standards also implement the “Profile of a Virginia Graduate,” a set of expectations that includes increased emphasis on developing critical thinking, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and citizenship skills, in addition to academic achievement in English, mathematics, science and history. “Today’s vote follows a three-year process of outreach and dialogue focused on how the commonwealth’s accountability system should evolve to promote continuous improvement for all schools — including those that are fully accredited under the current system — and better prepare young people for the expectations of higher education and employ-
HANOVER -- Hanover County makes real estate tax relief available for residents who are elderly or permanently disabled and who have a net worth of $200,000 or less, and combined household gross income of $50,000 or less. The application period for the upcoming year begins Jan. 2, 2018. The deadline is March 1, 2018, for the relief to be applied to the tax bills due (first half) on June 5, 2018. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. see RELIEF, pg. 18 }
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members from the community in preparation of the amendment proposal detailed in the current staff report. One community member did appear before the planning commission during the Dec. 13 public hearing. Fred Shia, part owner of the East Ashland property in Ashland, approached commissioners about a future application of the zoning code to allow for a higher-density development on his property. After the meeting, Prior said Shia’s property is currently zoned as a Planned Shopping Center and Planned Unit Development (PUD).
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Limitations on attached townhomes to four units attached and six attached units for multifamily dwellings. Quality specifications in open space and recreational requirements. Screening change for multifamily developments to obstruct off-street parking view. Town staff acknowledged the wide-ranging impact of the proposed update and noted how they used citizen input obtained over the prior three months of planning commission public hearings and meetings with
“The PUD zoning allows for up to 12 units/acre density. The proposed Residential Incentive (RI) zoning [Commissioners] voted on [at the Dec. 13 hearing] allows for up to four units/ acre,” Prior said. “He wanted to see the planning commission amend the RI zoning or R-5 zoning to allow for greater density.” Prior encourages Ashland residents who are interested in learning more about the update to check out an informational website they launched, “Zoning Update Explained,” by going to the URL address: garetprior.wixsite.com/cotu16/ zoningexplained.
Photo submitted by Tom Harris
Global Youth Service Day will be observed April 20-22, with registration for the GYSD Youth Planning Coalition open until Jan. 5. For the story, turn to page 31.
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AHA Continued from pg. 16
No registration is needed. For seniors who are still
Services Pre-Employment Academy, the Town of Ashland will pay a reimbursement annually after the first year of employment. The tuition balance will be paid over four years provided the employee maintains a
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All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Christmastide with Morning Prayer and Carol Sing at 9:15 a.m. All Souls worships Sundays at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, vicar, presiding. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at 2217 Commins Rd. in Aylett will have a New Year’s Eve Celebration, with prayer, praise and testimony from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and a worship service from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kingdom Building messenger will be Rev. Dr. Charlene Gresham, pastor. Musical guest will be Brother Tony Wallace & Victory. This celebration is devoted to a new
covenant and commitment with the Lord. For more information, contact the church office at 804-769-4879.
Sunday, Jan. 28
The Knights of Columbus, Council 11042, will host its annual free throw contest from 1 to 2:45 p.m. at Hanover High School. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (ages as of Jan. 1, 2018) are invited to test their free throw shooting ability and have some fun. Contestants will compete in 12 different divisions based on age and gender. Trophies will be awarded to the first three places in each division. Winners in each division are eligible to advance to the state tournament. There is no charge to participate.
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Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net. 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 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@
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gmail.com. Civil War re-enactors are wanted for the 12th Va. Inf. Reg’t, Co B. Members said they are “a family-oriented unit dedicated to providing a high degree of authenticity while honoring our ancestors. The group does small and large reenactments, living history, and have a period dance group. For more information, call 804512-2621.
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 information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.
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A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.
Tuesdays
The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid
December, at the Hanover 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.
Thursdays
The Rotary Club of Ashland meets at noon for lunch at the Henry Clay Inn at 114 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland. For more information, contact Jennifer Fox at 804-314-2834 or jfox@barnesfamilylaw.com.
Open enrollment for land use program begins Tuesday in Hanover County HANOVER -- Hanover County offers a Land Use Taxation Program under which qualified landowners can have their property assessed at “use value,” which may be lower than market value and reduce taxes owed. The application period for this program begins Jan. 2, 2018, and ends the close of
business on Feb. 1, 2018. Landowners who have kept their property in agricultural or horticultural for at least five years, or wish to use the open space or forestry categories, can qualify for the land use program. The minimum qualifying acreages are five acres for agricultural, horticultural and
open space and 20 acres for forest use. Property that has been zoned Rural Conservation (RC) also can qualify for the Land Use program. If the land use is changed, the tax reduction must be repaid with simple interest for the current tax year and poten-
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All owners must live in the home. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies
for 100% tax relief, they pay no real property taxes on that qualified parcel. The discount percentage is based on a sliding scale of the total income. About 1,450 households currently participate in Hanover County’s tax relief for the elderly and disabled program. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it.
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the enslavement of AfricanAmericans, which by definition are not inclusive or welcoming. As the historical facts show, the name was intended to achieve the opposite effect. As such, they do not demonstrate value and respect for all students or recognize the dignity and worth of each individual, nor do such names and mascots allow for an environment of healthy and positive intellectual, physical, emotional, and social growth, for any students.
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cess; and, 4) help the schools find ways to support and protect students, should the situation become volatile. We look forward to hearing the Hanover School Board’s plan for addressing this injustice, for righting this wrong. Hueina Su Rachel Levy Together Hanover (Note: Together Hanover is a non-partisan, progressive group based in Hanover County with members in each of Hanover County’s seven magisterial districts. Members engage in social, civic, and political activism at the local, state, and national levels.)
to provide guidance in this process. Both boards will need to act and speak in ways that are neutral and not polarizing. Such a consultant could: 1) help the boards evaluate the social and economic impact of having racially inflammatory names for public buildings; 2) counsel schools officials and personnel as to the impact of these names on students of color, help educators to facilitate discussions that are civil and respectful, and offer programs for community members on the negative consequences of the status quo; 3) help guide the County through a name-change pro-
they have a negative impact on the learning environment in such named schools, and that having such school names and mascots goes against Hanover County Public School’s policies. Next, we ask that the Hanover School Board initiate a process, involving all stakeholders, to change the names. We know making such a change is no easy task and we understand that this should not be a snap decision on the county’s part. We strongly recommend that the school board and Hanover County Board of Supervisors hire a consultant
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directly ties those schools to notions of white supremacy and violent white supremacists such as those who rioted in Charlottesville this past summer. That is not what a public school system or any public democratic institution in our community should stand for. We ask that the Hanover County School Board first acknowledge that the Confederate-named schools and mascots are problematic for historical and political reasons, and because they are representative of ideals associated with white supremacy and the enslavement of AfricanAmericans, and as such that
Such names interfere with students’ ability to thrive academically and as human beings. We believe that keeping those names is bad for the students who attend those schools — the students of color must bare the name of their past enslavers and oppressors and the white students are forced to bare the name of the agents of such oppression. Not only do these names and mascots harm our students, they harm our greater community, causing divisions and damaging the Hanover “brand.” Maintaining those names
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Boys basketball: Hanover v. Powhatan at Douglas Freeman 11:00 a.m.
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2017: A Year of Heartbreak and Triumph Some teams snagged titles, others saw them slip away By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor It has been nothing less than a wild year for Hanover County sports, with teams experiencing tremendous highs of individual and collective achievement. But some have also experienced tremendous lows as their dreams were dashed – just when the ultimate prize was within their reach. The biggest story of the year was that of the Atlee Little League’s Juniors softball team, which was hours away from playing for their World Series final when they were ousted by league officials because of an inappropriate social media post. The story spread around the world, and the team was both – most vociferously by those who know nothing of the kids themselves – but also given much needed support from those with the capacity to understand. While there is room to argue whether the punishment fit the crime, one thing is certain: there was only one undefeated team remaining in the field when it was sent home: Atlee.
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Above, Atlee High School pitcher Peyton St. George celebrates her solo home run in the Raiders’ 1-0 victory over Lee-Davis in the Virginia High School League Group 5A championship game at Westfield High School in Chantilly on June 10. Below, members of Atlee High School’s softball team form a dogpile after winning their third VHSL Group 5A state softball championship. Dave Lawrence/The Local
Above, in the biggest local sports story of the year, Atlee Little League’s Juniors softball team got within hours of playing for the Little League World Series title before they were ousted from the tournament because of an inappropriate social media post. Robert Zullo/Times-Dispatch
Left, supporters of the Atlee Little League’s Juniors softball team greet them at Richmond International Airport.
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Above, the Hanover girls tennis team enjoy their first state championship trophy after a 5-1 victory over Sherando in the VHSL Group 4A girls tennis team championship at Roanoke College on June 10. Below left, Hanover’s Madison Moore returns a shot in her and Stephanie Broussard’s 6-1, 6-2 victory over Midlothian’s Julia Deaver and Grace Clarke in the doubles final on June 9. Below right, Broussard returns a shot in her 6-1, 7-6 (7-5) win over Eastern View’s McKinley Smith in the singles final on June 8.
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Top, Hanover’s David Hoover is crowned champion after he defeated Liberty Christian’s Justin Phillips for the 138-pound title in the VHSL Group 4A state championships at Salem Civic Center on Feb. 18. Above, King William’s David Jones (top) defeats Lebanon’s Logan Smith for the 182-pound title in the VHSL Group 2A championships.
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Lee-Davis freshman Andy Aldridge gets the takedown he needs with two seconds remaining in regulation to defeat Mountain View senior Rodrigo Silva for the 160-pound state title in the Virginia High School League Group 5A wrestling championships at Oscar Smith High School on Feb. 18. Aldridge’s win helped propel the Confederates to a fourth-place finish. His teammate, Fisher Evans, also reached the 152-pound final.
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Patrick Henry head boys volleyball coach Michael Townsend slides across the floor as his team gets ready to pounce on him to form a dogpile after the Patriots’ 25-21, 25-23, 25-19 victory over Midlothian in the VHSL Class 4 boys volleyball championship game at the Siegel Center on Nov. 16.
King William golfer Taylor Hubbard (center) gets a hug from coach Jay Blanton on the 18th hole after clinching the state title in the Virginia High School League Class 2 Golf Championshp at Heritage Oaks Golf Course on Oct. 10.
Indoor track teams get head start on season By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor Graduation took its annual toll on area indoor track and field teams – especially to a dominate boys 1,600-meter relay unit that helped Lee-Davis clinch a number of championships the past four years, but the maturation of experienced athletes and an influx of younger athletes are fueling the development of programs that should remain in contention in the new postseason landscape. The challenge for all programs this year, however, is to get regional and state qualifying times during the regular season, as there will not be any conference championships that give late bloomers the chance to surprise everyone – including themselves – with postseason honors. Lee-Davis The perennial powerhouse Confederate boys lost a number of reliable scorers to graduation last year – many of whom earned slots on George Mason University’s squad – but LeeDavis has plenty of new recruits and a talented core, especially in middle- and long-distance events, that has both the drive and skill needed to make its own history. The Confederate distance unit – coming off historical fourth-place finishes in both Virginia High School League Class 5 boys and girls cross country championships – will form the backbone of the LeeDavis track and field team this winter. “My distance kids, coming in from cross country, are definitely going to be our strength coming in to the season,” said Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews. While sprints and hurdles remain something of a question
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Lee-Davis runner Jack Ikenberry (center) anchors a solid distance unit for the Confederates indoor track and field team.
athletes and do a great job.” Lee-Davis returns Alex Slinkman to anchor the boys pole vault unit. He will be joined by, among others, Sam Patterson and Isaac Grubbs. Alyssa Rice and Erin Allen will anchor the girls pole vault contingent. Chief throwers will be Adam Soliman (boys) and Megan Mann and Sydney Guess (girls).
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Atlee’s Cason Gardner hopes to successfully defend his 5A state championship in the high jump.
mark for the Confederates, they should still be strong in field events. “Field event-wise, I think
we’re still pretty strong. We return a good group,” Mathews said. “Pole vault, obviously, is a strength of ours – has been for
years. We get the help from Eric Sandridge, our pole vault coach and Aim High pole vault club. … They’re working with our
Atlee The Raiders lost some experienced athletes to graduation last year, but with their depth and new athletes coming in, one expects first-year head coach Tyler Busch will see his teams be just as successful as in years past – if not more so. Atlee’s distance units, coming off a successful cross country season — the Raider girls finished third in the VHSL Class 5 championships this year
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– will provide a good dose of stability to both the Atlee roster and the team’s scoring prowess. The Raider boys started the season is stellar fashion, winning their season opener, the Real Deal High School Classic at Boo Williams Sportsplex, at the beginning of December. The Raider girls came in third. “Obviously we had a great weekend,” Busch said of the Real Deal meet. “Both [teams] ran and jumped and threw great. … It was awesome to see all those results we had. We looked really strong and I’m happy with that.” But Busch also reminded the team that it was just the first meet of the year. The Raiders have to not just keep it up, they have to get better. All of Atlee’s top seven boys and girls return from cross country, so should be a solid anchor to the middle- and longdistance units. Key runners in that group is freshman Rachel Mudd, who finished eighth in the Class 5 girls cross country championships, and sophomore Cabell Franklin, who finished 12th in the girls championships. The boys will be led by a quartet of talented seniors: high jumper Cason Gardner, pole vaulter Will Chapman, middle-distance runner Cameron Foreman and hurdler Ahmad Richardson. Hanover The Hawks went through a stretch where they were depleted in numbers. But for secondyear head coach Rich Firth, that will not be a problem, as their roster has swelled win an influx of younger athletes. With the increase in numbers comes an increase in talent, too. “We’re definitely improved over last year. We’re so much further ahead at this point while see HEAD START, pg. 26
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Atlee’s boys, girls earn sweep of Confederates By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Atlee’s first-year boys basketball coach Rally Axselle didn’t have any inkling of the rivalry between the Raiders and LeeDavis. Drenched with water following a post-game celebration, he now has an idea. Atlee controlled the rebounding margin in the first half and came up with timely offense in the second to earn a 54-42 victory in the nightcap of a boys and girls doubleheader at Lee-Davis Tuesday. Axselle said he could sense his players’ pregame excitement in a group text message earlier in the week. That energy carried over to the game. “These games always mean a little more in the locker room, so it’s going to be a big confidence booster just moving on to next week,” said sophomore forward Tyler Warren. The first half was low scoring, as both teams struggled to solve their opponent’s defense. What the home-standing Confederates lacked in field goals, they made up for at the free throw line, however. LeeDavis drew fouls be aggressively attacking the Atlee zone, and knocked down seven free throws in the first quarter to
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we’re developing a culture and style and getting kids to buy into what we’re doing,” Firth said. “Between the girls and the boys, I have 88 kids right now. … It’s a big team. It’s a lot of kids and the challenge is trying to find places for all of them to compete because at most meets, you can put only three kids in an event here and there. But it’s a good problem to have.”
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Above, Lee-Davis’ Elijah Jones defends against Atlee’s Andre Coleman in the Raider boys’ 54-42 win over the Confederates on Dec. 19. Left, Atlee’s Alyssa Blakeney and Lee-Davis’ Carlee Harding go for a loose ball in the Atlee girls’ 59-34 victory.
build a 13-9 lead. But that success did not carry over to the second quarter. While Atlee didn’t light up the scoreboard, it domi-
nated the glass and limited the Confederates to only four points. The Raiders led 20-17 at the break. The second half saw the visi-
tors seize control of the game. The shots that were not falling in the first half for Atlee began to fall in the second. Axselle said the team’s focus coming in to the game was on improved shot selection – and the benefits began to pay off in the second half. “The last few days of prac-
The Hanover girls finished seventh in the state last year. While multi-point scorer Sophie Kinney graduated, the core of that squad – including sophomore runners Makenzie Joiner and Rachel Crytser – returned. “We’re just deeper on the girls side, particularly in the sprints and jumps,” Firth said. “The guys, I think, will be much improved over last year, particularly in middle-distance and distance. We have a lot more
depth now, and a lot more flexibility.” One key runner for the boys distance contingent is senior Nathaniel Good, who represented the Hawks in the VHSL Class 4 cross country championships in November and one of team’s more reliable performers since his freshman year. Junior pole vaulter Joe Badalamenti, who scored in both the Group 4A indoor and outdoor state championships last year, also returns.
Patrick Henry Patrick Henry’s boys and girls track teams lost a number of experienced athletes to graduation last year, but the influx of youth – especially on the girls side – should benefit the Patriots this year as well as in the years to come. “They want to learn. It’s just learning how to be competitive,” said Patrick Henry head indoor track coach Scott Brown. “Learning how to compete is going to be big for us. …
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tice we’ve done a good job of being disciplined and taking better shots. Shot selection has been a lot better,” Axselle said. “Tonight they kind of loosened up and the ball started falling our way.” When jump shots weren’t going down for the Raiders, free throws were. Fifteen of the team’s 17 foul shots went through the net in the second half to keep Lee-Davis at a distance. The Confederates attempted to keep pace by feeding the ball inside to forward Cole Keech – who finished with a gamehigh 13 points – but it wouldn’t be enough. Lee-Davis was held without a field goal for over six minutes in the fourth quarter, enabling Atlee to build a lead as large as 16. “They hit shots, we didn’t communicate and we didn’t answer,” said Lee-Davis head boys coach Chad Bishop. Atlee was paced by offensively by Carson Miller and Cameron Smith with 11 points apiece. Miller added five assists and three steals to his stat line while Warren had eight points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. The Atlee girls team also picked up a victory in the opener with a 59-34 win. The freshman backcourt duo of Kelly Ayer (14 points, six steals, five
rebounds and four assists) and Khari Rucker (13 points, five rebounds and four steals) overwhelmed the Confederates on both ends of the floor in the winning effort. “I’ve got a little bit of speed and grit in the guard position, so we just tried to use that to our advantage, and fortunately today it worked out,” said Atlee head girls coach Michael Rawlings. “We’ve been able to turn over more teams when we press a little bit.” Missing some upperclassmen due to the holiday break, Rawlings was forced to play his freshmen extended minutes, and saw immediate benefits. The Raiders stifling defense created baskets in transition and led to a 10-point lead at halftime that grew larger as the game wore on. “This experience will serve them well. I think the future is bright in our league,” he said. “The future is bright with these ninth graders playing heavy minutes and getting results right now.” Laci Miller, another freshman, added 12 points for Atlee. Lee-Davis was led by Codie Heilig with seven points while Megan Brooks pitched in six. Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.
We have a good foundation that I hope will look pretty good in the future – over the next two, three years.” Sprinter Victoria Watts will provide much of the senior leadership on the girls team. She will be helped by a number of younger teammates, such as freshmen Emily Joyce and Kalkidan Dennehy. Freshmen and sophomores will be a big part of the Patriots’ scoring this year, Brown said. Seniors Noah Campbell –
the first non-Loudon Valley runner to cross the finish line at the Class 4 cross country state championships in October – and Blake Mason will lead the Patriot boys distance contingent. Junior Jeff Miller and sophomore Tony Ford – both football players – will help out in sprints. Sophomore Cedric Carter, another football player, will help in the shot put. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL
All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd December 31, 2017 9:15 am Christmas Tide, Morning Prayer and Carol sing We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community. Nursery Provided allsoulsepiscopalva@gmail.com
On the web: www.allsoulsva.org The Rev. Katherine G. Doughery Immanuel Episcopal Welcomes You! 779-3454. 3263 Old Church Rd. Sundays: 10a Holy Eucharist, 10-11:15a Nursery, 11:15a Refreshments & Adult Formation. immanueloc.org. The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered All Are Welcome 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website creatorfamily.net
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM
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INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Josh Smith, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
LUTHERAN Messiah Lutheran Church 8154 Atlee Road 746-7134 messiahmech.com Sunday Service- 10:45 am Sunday School 9:15 am St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am
NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com
PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:30am. Worship Service, 11am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Bible Study for all ages, 9am; Worship 10:15 am (Nursery Prov.) Youth Bible Study & Children’s Choir 4:00 pm; Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 pm, Children in Action Missions Time, Adult Bible Study and Youth 6:30 pm, Adult Choir 7pm, Youth Director Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804) 781-0330
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Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM
New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 7446 Adams Farm Road (church office) 746-7737 Sunday Activities will be held @ Pole Green Elementary School 8993 Pole Green Park Lane 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Tuesday Night Activities will be held @ Broadus Baptist Church 5351 Pole Green Road 6:15 pm Children, Youth & Adults Bible Studies www.shalombaptist .net
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New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org
UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org
Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org
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Lebanon United Methodist Church, 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980, R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday Worship 9am & 11am (Nursery Provided) Sunday School all ages. 10 am. Staff Youth Director. www.lebanonumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org
ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM
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Recruitment GENERAL Emergency Special Service is currently seeking an individual to join our water mitigation team. IICRC accredited a plus. We will train a candidate willing to learn a career must have valid driver license & transportation. We drug test. Call Mike 804-640-0069 for application.
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Cheering on Atlee
Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCounty Social Services Advisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase
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Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com
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Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `
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Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.
School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.
County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator. The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic
Development. VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `
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Public Notice – Environmental Permit PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft permit from the Department of Environmental Quality that will allow the release of treated wastewater into a water body in Hanover County, Virginia. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: December 28, 2017 to 11:59 p.m. on January 29, 2018 PERMIT NAME: Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit – Wastewater issued by DEQ, under the authority of the State Water Control Board APPLICANT NAME, ADDRESS AND PERMIT NUMBER: Hanover County; P.O. Box 470, Hanover, VA 23069; VA0089915 FACILITY NAME AND LOCATION: Hanover County Totopotomoy Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP); 9015 Pole Green Park Ln., Mechanicsville, VA 23116 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Hanover County has applied for reissuance of a permit for the public Hanover County Totopotomoy Wastewater Treatment Plant. The applicant proposes to release treated sewage wastewaters at a rate of 10 million gallons per day into a water body. Sludge from the treatment process will be disposed of by a licensed contract hauler. The facility proposes to release the treated sewage wastewaters in the Pamunkey River in Hanover County in the York River watershed. A watershed is the land area drained by a river and its incoming streams. The permit will limit the following pollutants to amounts that protect water quality: organic matter, solids, nutrients and bacteria. This facility is subject to the requirements of 9 VAC 25-820 and has registered for coverage under the General VPDES Watershed Permit Regulation for Total Nitrogen and Total Phosphorus Discharges and Nutrient Trading in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Virginia. HOW TO COMMENT AND/OR REQUEST A PUBLIC HEARING: DEQ accepts comments and requests for public hearing by e-mail, fax or postal mail. All comments and requests must be in writing and be received by DEQ during the comment period. Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and telephone numbers of the commenter/ requester and of all persons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of those represented by the requester, including how and to what extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public hearing may be held, including another comment period, if public response is significant, based on individual requests for a public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues relevant to the permit. CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENT REQUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Morgan McHugh, DEQ Piedmont Regional Office, 4949-A Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060; Phone: (804) 527-5133; E-mail: morgan.mchugh@deq.virginia.gov; Fax: (804) 527-5106. The public may review the draft permit and application at the DEQ office named above by appointment or may request copies of the documents from the contact person listed above. The Mechanicsville Local
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LAWN CARE Aaron’s Outdoor Maintenance Fall Leaf Clean Up and Yard Preparation Free Estimates & Insured. 804-629-4826 HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Services at an Affordable Rate. Leaf Removal, 1-story gutter cleaning for $50. LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287 KJLC Landscape Management Commercial & Residential Landscape Grading, Pavers, Sidewalk, Patios & Retaining Walls, Drainage, Fertilization, Aeration, Seeding, Pruning, Mulch, Fence Installation & Repair. Call 746-0827, ext. 2.
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TREE SERVICE Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv. Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434
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MECHANICSVILLE -- Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsvillewill host a complimen-
tary dinner and musical performance by Kevin Salyer at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Salyer’s performance will get underway at 6 p.m.. Salyer is scheduled to perform
timeless classics, including the works of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Cosby and Hank Williams, as well as others. This event is free and open to seniors aged 65 and older. Space is limited.
Those wishing to attend are urged to RSVP for the event by calling 804746-7370. For more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804746-7370, or visit www.heritagegreenhanover.com.
IF YOU GO . . . 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care Mechanicsville
GYSD Planning Coalition needs leaders to plan, mobilize volunteers
HANOVER -- Global Youth Service Day will ing skills, participate in service projects, and be observed April 20-22, 2018, and youth leaders meet young people just like you who are making are needed to help plan Hanover’s GYSD Kickoff a difference in our community. Apply online at https://www.surveymonkey. Party and mobilize volunteers. If you are between the ages of 10 and 22, com/r/GYSD2018 or contact Danielle Sarbo, you are invited to register for the Global Youth Youth Services Specialist, at dmsarbo@hanoverPhoto courtesy of Hanover County Economic Development Service Day Youth Planning Coalition by the county.gov. Her phone number is 804-365-4180. Absolute Stone and Design expanded its operations with a 35,000-square-foot design center and deadline of Jan. 5, 2018. The GYSD Kickoff Party takes place from showroom off U.S. 1 in Ashland. Meetings will be held on the evenings of Jan. 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on March 17, 2018, at the Patrick Henry YMCA in Ashland. ic development in Hanover those with 21 expansion proj- 16, Feb. 13 and March 6, 2018. Information submitted by Tom Harris, As a Planning Coalition Team member, County, and Thomas shares ects we facilitated,” the director Continued from pg. 12 Hanover County public information officer. you’ll learn basic project planning and marketsaid. “We will continue to put that enthusiasm for the future. a strong emphasis on this next “Hanover County is well what the ever-changing world of what economic develop- positioned both strategically year and into the future.” Eight months into the job, ment looks like,” Thomas said. and fiscally to take advantage “Under these new standards, schools Continued from pg. 16 “Retail bricks and mortar oper- of a model that supports health, Thomas is finding his stride will be rewarded for the success ations will not simply go away, sustained growth with the and completely in on the ers, ” Dan Gecker, board of eduof students who are on a trajectory but the model has changed due emphasis on healthy,” Thomas Hanover mission. “My first eight months here cation president, said. said. “We are almost 10 years toward meeting Virginia’s high to online consumers.” “Under these new stanImprovements to infra- out of the Great Recession and in Hanover have been excitexpectations, even if they dards, schools will be rewardstructure, location and a posi- the economy overall is good. ing,” he said. “I never thought are not quite there yet.” ed for the success of students tive energy combine to make Though a small pullback could I would leave the Greater who are on a trajectory toward STEVEN R. STAPLES that area a natural center for be in order nationally, I think Fredericksburg Region, where meeting Virginia’s high expecSuperintendent of Public Instruction growth and development, and you will continue to see con- most of my economic devel- tations, even if they are not Thomas said he thinks that will sistent growth in Hanover in opment career had taken quite there yet,” Superintendent tions become effective. ments would take effect with place, but I truly believe in the happen despite the lack of the 2018.” of Public Instruction Steven R. Under the revised stan- students entering the ninth While searching for those long-term potential Hanover Staples said. “This addresses an outlet mall. dards, schools — beginning grade next fall (class of 2022). “Moving forward we still new businesses, Thomas said County offers.” inequity in our current system in 2018-2019 — would be Course requirements for He’s also setting his sights which sometimes labels schools have a great site there for his department will continue rated as either “Accredited” or both the Advanced Studies development along a stra- to monitor and assist exist- high for the upcoming New serving children in poverty as “Accredited with Conditions” Diploma and the Standard tegic corridor that has seen ing companies located in the Year. failing when, in fact, students based on performance on mul- Diploma would remain “My expectations for 2018 are making great strides and tiple school quality indicators. recent improvements to util- county. the same but the number of “One of the things I am just like every year are extreme- showing high growth from one ity and transportation infraNew indicators would required verified credits would structure,” Thomas said. “The most proud of in our depart- ly high,” Thomas said. “We want year to the next.” include progress made by be reduced to five (one each county fully intends to work ment is the work we have done to create an economic developWith the recent action by students toward proficiency in English reading, English with Craig Realty Group, or with our existing small busi- ment model that provides a the board, the revised stan- in English and mathematics, writing, mathematics, science destination for corporations dards enter the final stage of achievement gaps in both sub- and history/social science). whomever the developer is for nesses,” Thomas said.\ the property, to find the best The department is putting a and small businesses alike to the regulatory process, which jects, absenteeism and dropout In addition, schools would be use and generate the great- personal touch on its outreach thrive and grow, but maintains includes a final review by the rates. Schools that fail to imple- required to provide opportunia quality of life that ensures we governor and secretary of edu- ment state-required improve- ties for students to learn about est return for the taxpayers of efforts. Hanover County.” “Last year we met with 198 continue to have great schools, cation, and one last opportu- ment plans could be rated as career options aligned with The factors all add up to a local businesses individually low crime rates and an afford- nity for the public to submit “Accreditation Denied.” their interests in their own positive outlook for econom- and were able to help 121 of able cost of living.” comments before the regulaThe new diploma require- communities and elsewhere.
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