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Local health director: VDH monitoring COVID-19 By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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ASHLAND – Chickahominy Health District director Thomas Franck, MD, MPH, said Friday that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness, called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19). Franck, who also serves as the acting director of the Hampton & Peninsula

Health Districts, noted that COVID-19 is caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. “Cases of COVID-19 are being reported in a growing number of countries internationally, including the U.S.,” Dr. Franck said. “The number of states reporting confirmed cases is growing.” He said up-to-date information about Virginia is available at VDH’s website: vdh. virginia.gov/coronavirus. “People who have traveled to places

where there are many cases of COVID-19 may be monitored by health officials to protect their health and the health of other people in the community,” he added. In order to stay up-to-date on travel advisories, Dr. Franck advises checking the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s travel information page: www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index. html. “Many community members are won-

dering what they can do to stay healthy,” Dr. Franck said. “The best way to prevent COVID-19 is to follow the same steps we recommend for preventing the flu and other respiratory infections: (1) Avoid close contact with people who are sick; (2) Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; see HEALTH, pg. 13

Democratic chair: party rises at the polls 2020 Hanover Idols By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – Hanover County followed suit with the rest of the Commonwealth last week during the Democratic Presidential Primary. As Deputy Registrar Sheilah Ann Frattini said, the March 3 election “went off without a glitch.” Dan McGraw, chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee, said, “Super Tuesday was an example of the Democratic growth in the county. We had a record number of people at the primary in Hanover, far surpassing 2016 by more than 87%.” He said the participation “bodes well

for the fall when citizens have the opportunity to vote for positive change. The record number of people going to the polls is a reflection of our overwhelming desire to nominate the best person to defeat Donald Trump.” “I am very grateful for all of our committee McGRAW members and volunteers who have been knocking on doors, making phone calls, organizing Meet & Greet events, and donating time and money to grow the Democratic presence

in Hanover County,” McGraw continued. “Their efforts have paid off with tremendous turnout.” He said the committee is preparing for the Nov. 3 General Election “through grassroots activism. There are several social and action events every month. Our website is seeing an increase in the number of hits.” “Some people say that Hanover County is experiencing a ‘Blue Wave’, meaning that there is a significant increase in Democrats at the polls. If that is true, then I say, ‘Surfs up!’ ” Joseph R. Biden swept through Virginia, including Hanover County, see CHAIR, pg. 13

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Old Dominion Honor Flight seeks veterans for trip to D.C. Those who served in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War invited WILLIAMSBURG -- Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF) is seeking World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans for a trip to Washington, D.C., on April 25 to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifice and service. The trip is free for veterans. Veterans who served from Dec. 7, 1941, to April 30, 1975, who have not been on an Honor Flight trip may apply to be part of ODHF Mission 2. Because space is limited, priority is given to World War II veterans and those who are terminally ill (must be verified by a doctor). ODHF also is seeking guardians, who serve as personal escorts for each veteran and ensure that their day is truly memorable. There is mandatory training and a $125 fee to serve as a guardian. To request an application, send an e-mail to OldDominionHF@gmail.com ODHF serves veterans from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, up through Hampton Roads and Richmond to Fredericksburg, Virginia (including the Eastern Shore) and west to Farmville, Virginia. ODHF Mission 2 will depart from both the Embassy Suites-Hampton Convention Center in Hampton and American Legion

Post 175 in Mechanicsville. In addition to the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials, ODHF Mission 2 also will visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, and Arlington National Cemetery. “A trip to Washington, D.C., with Old Dominion Honor Flight is an all-day, immersive event” said Mission Director Matt Hartman. “It is designed to provide our nation’s heroes with honor and closure and is described by many participants as a truly ‘once in a lifetime’ event.” “Our sole mission is to honor America’s veterans for their service,” Hartman added. “We took 86 veterans to Washington, D.C., on ODHF Mission 1 in November 2019, and we want to take even more on Mission 2 on April 25, 2020. We invite our World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to apply to be a part of this amazing experience.” Planning is also is underway for ODHF Mission 3, which will be Oct. 10, 2020. ODHF is a 501(c)(3) organization and is part of the national Honor Flight Network. ODHF trips are made possible through thousands of hours of volunteer work and through the generous material and financial support of donors. To learn about how you can support ODHF, send an email to OldDominionHF@ gmail.com or visit Old Dominion Honor Flight’s Facebook page.

‘Speed Networking’ to be discussed at New Suite Luncheon MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Chamber of Commerce’s New Suite Luncheons will spotlight “Speed Networking” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on today (Wednesday, March 11) at the Hanover Center for Trades & Technology.

Speed networking is described as “an exciting, high-impact, structured way to meet more people quickly. Participants receive a table card upon arrival assigning a rotation; then groupings introduce themselves in turn before mov-

ing to the next table.” Those attending are urged to bring business cards and a 40- to 60-second introduction. Lunch will be provided by THCTT culinary students. The series is sponsored by Farm Credit.

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Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7000 block of Haynes Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 5400 block of Smithy Court, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10900 block of Richardson Road, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 15300 block of Washington Highway/ Breedens Road, Doswell.

Brandishing firearm was reported in the 12400 block of Jennings Road, Ashland.

Uttering was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 15400 block of Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 15000 block of Llama Lane/Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Unauthorized use of vehicle, boat or animal was reported in the 11500 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

reported in the 7100 block of New Hunter Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Feb. 5 Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 11400 block of Georgetown Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Brandy Creek Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 6

Credit card theft was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Other forgery writing was reported in the 2200 block of Old Church Road, Mechanicsville.

Disorderly conduct was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 14000 block of Washington Highway, Doswell.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 14200 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9200 block of Fetlock Drive, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud, financial loss, $200, was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7300 block of Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville.

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all students. I look forward to seeing how the educators in the second cohort build on this success.” The innovation network’s goals are to promote equity, deeper learning, and active learner engagement at all grade levels and to align instruction and assessment across the state with the expectations of the Profile of a Virginia Graduate. The profile — adopted by the state Board of Education in November 2016 — describes the knowledge, skills, attributes and experiences identified by the board, higher education and employers as

critical for future success. “In communities across the commonwealth, teams of local educators are creating innovative programs and opportunities for students to fulfill the Board of Education’s vision of what it means for a high school graduate to be college, career and life ready,” said Pam Moran, executive director of the Virginia School Consortium for Learning. “The Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network is a catalyst for this exciting work and will continue to be in the future.” The 35 school divisions were grouped into 30 teams. Neighboring counties included: Henrico, King William, and New Kent. The network’s activities are

funded through a $170,000 federal Title II grant from VDOE to James Madison University; a $110,000 grant to the Virginia School Consortium for Learning from Jobs for the Future, a national nonprofit focused on broadening educational and economic opportunity; and a $125,000 grant to the consortium from philanthropist Ted Dintersmith. Dintersmith is a retired venture capitalist and the author of “What School Could Be: Insights and Inspiration from Teachers Across America,” and the producer of “Most Likely to Succeed,” an award-winning documentary on education innovation. Dintersmith advocates for

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a greater emphasis on crossdisciplinary, project-based learning in public schools. The Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network conference kicked off with conversation between Dintersmith and Lane about the future of innovation in Virginia and the world and how networking advances innovation to meet the needs of diverse learners. Immediately following, second cohort teams started to work together. A panel of comprising members of the first Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network cohort then shared challenges and successes in their work. Specifically, the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network seeks to: z Leverage high-quality resources and customized

support for school divisions to create opportunities for students to obtain the knowledge, skills, experiences and attributes described by the Profile of a Virginia Graduate; z Implement systemic innovations over a two-year period specific to local community needs, including internships with employers, interdisciplinary curriculum, innovative instructional practices and performance assessments and; z Establish the Virginia Is for Learners Innovation Network as a permanent structure for the sharing of innovations and best practices. Cohort members are being supported in their work by Advanced Learning Partnerships, a North Carolina-based consultancy specializing in innovative

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reported in the 6300 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Uttering was reported in the 6300 block of Shea Tree Circle, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 15400 block of Henry

learning models; Kaleb Rashad, director of creative leadership, High Tech High Graduate School of Education; and University of Colorado Denver Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Scott McLeod, a nationally recognized expert in school leadership and innovation. Teams from the 35 divisions will gather for additional Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network Institutes on July 23, Oct. 7-8 and Jan. 27, 2021. They will work between Institutes on local implementation of strategies to support implementation of the Profile of a Virginia Graduate. In 2021, school divisions will be invited to apply to be part of the third Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network cohort. Forest Way, Montpelier.

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Trying to understand the don’t build theme By Melody Kinser Managing Editor can still hear the sound of trains hauling coal from my home county. That was my lullaby as a child. Only a street separated the last house I had in my hometown with the railroad tracks. It was just part of our lives; we didn’t even notice the noise. There also was the periodic delay of being stopped at a railroad crossing. Some of the coalfilled cars seemed to be endless. The sight of the caboose was a celebratory moment. OK, maybe that is an unusual lead-in to the actual topic, which is the Wegmans’ distribution center. Residents are, as the old saying goes, madder than a wet hen about what they seem to view as heavy traffic encroaching upon their peace and quiet rural lifestyle.

I have been contacted by a resident who has provided some information for my benefit. A few weeks ago, I did voice my support for new business and development, noting that the name Wegmans will serve as an attraction for others interested in Hanover County. By the time you read this, I will have visited the area to get a first-hand look at what has Fox Head residents up in arms. I’m not going to second guess anybody, but I do know that we need tax dollars to maintain the services we depend on daily. Posts on our social media sites have been pro and con about the planned construction. Without a doubt, there are many people sharing their opinions on the issue. Where are we now? The Hanover County Planning Commission and Hanover County

Board of Supervisors are letting the people speak. However, they also are victims of some ugly comments. That isn’t going to resolve anything. I don’t live near the site, but development is taking place near my neighborhood. I know traffic is going to increase (and I will readily admit that I’m not the most patient motorist). But, to strengthen our education system and public safety services, tax dollars is the answer. Only time will tell as the supervisors prepare to move forward with a decision later this month. Until then, I expect more residents will write letters to the editor about the proposed center. Recent weeks have proven that we let you express yourself freely. In the meantime, let’s see what happens when the final vote is taken.

The election: And you thought that guy was old? By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist If you blinked your eye, you may have missed it, but it’s presidential primary time in the Commonwealth, and on Tuesday, thousands of Virginians added their two cents to what seems to be an ever-increasing and confusing question of just who will oppose our incumbent president in November.

Considering my status as a maturing member of an aging America, you may thing I’d be thrilled with the prospect of a pair of plus 70-year-olds vying for the top spot in the nation -- but I’m not. Unlike the people running this year, most of them older than Bill Clinton, I’ve learned that with age comes, yes, some added amount of wisdom. But, I’ve also learned that,

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as years click off, limitations become more apparent. I’ve also noticed that the ones affected by this inevitable change in skill-sets are often the last ones to acknowledge the hands of time stand still for no one. Add to that equation, a job that demands the most from the youngest of candidates, and one might reasonably ask if the job might be done better by a younger person. I say yes.

I first voted in 1968, and if there is one constant in our American political arena, it’s the before and after photos of the, so far, men, who have accepted the challenge. Not a one of them has survived those photos that clearly show the strain of the job, the immense daily grind of pressure and politics that takes a toll on all who endure it. see OLD, pg. 8

WE WANT TO PUBLISH YOUR ISSUE-DRIVEN LETTERS The Local welcomes your signed letters to the editor on topics of interest to Mechanicsville residents. Letters must include your address and a daytime telephone number. We reserve the right to edit letters. We do not guarantee that every letter received will be published. Letters reflect the opinions and positions of the writers and not The Mechanicsville Local. Send letters to: The Mechanicsville Local 8460 Times-Dispatch Blvd. Mechanicsville, Va. 23116 Fax: 334-8746 Email: editor@mechlocal.com © 2020 by Richmond Suburban Newspapers. All advertising and editorial matter is fully protected and may not be reproduced in any manner without the permission of the publisher. CAC Audited Circulation: 31,156.

World crept in to resident’s ideal serene life I recently saw a picture of an ad from when Kings Charter was being developed. At the top it reads “At King’s Charter not everyone drives a Volvo”. There’s a picture of someone on a tractor, waving as cars go down a country road by silos and grain fields. Below the picture it reads, “Traditional homes ... surrounded by farmland in Hanover County”. Someone commented that it must have been lovely. It was. I remember when there was a sign on the corner of Sliding Hill and Atlee Station roads that said “Coming Soon”. As we were riding around, looking for a new place to call home, I begged my husband not to ever make me live out here in the middle of nowhere. Fast forward 34 years and we’ve had four homes here in Atlee. It has been a lovely, safe place to raise our kids and to begin our retirement. We watched the world find us. It wasn’t too bad until the new interchange at Interstate 95, Walmart, and FedEx. Now it is traffic jams and stoplights. The plan for the Wegmans distribution center and the increase in traffic, accidents, back-ups, and noise it will bring, make me feel sick. We had no clue this distribution center was coming -- none. We thought that area was wetlands and swamp, natural space. I feel betrayed. Martha Smith Mechanicsville

I-95 gridlock hasn’t been part of talks There is an elephant in the room demanding attention that neither Wegmans nor the Hanover County see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Monday is deadline to submit Today is deadline to take part nominee for volunteer honor in training classes for CERT Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Time to submit a nomination for Hanover County’s Spirit of Volunteerism Award is fast approaching the deadline of Monday, March 16. Members of the community are invited to share their stories of outstanding volunteers within one of eight categories. Anyone can nominate. All nominees will be recognized on May 5 at the Spirit of Volunteerism Celebration at Lee-Davis High School. Award recipients will be announced at the free event, which includes music and food. In addition to receiving an engraved award, each selected award recipient within each category will be further recognized with a contribution of up to $300 made in their honor to the organization or program for which they have volunteered/supported. Award categories recognize Youth, Youth Groups, Adults, Senior Citizens, Adult

Groups, Long-Serving Volunteers, Families, and Community Minded Businesses. To review the nomination packet and submit your nomination, visit www.hanovervolunteers.org or call 804-365-4300. Lisa Adkins, administrator of the Hanover County Department of Community Resources, extended thanks to the 2020 Award Sponsors: Ashland Walmart, Copy Cat Printing Inc., Covenant Woods, Grace Community Presbyterian Church, Virginia Credit Union, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, and Hanover Chamber of Commerce. The event is a gathering for all volunteers who have shared their time and talents either informally or within various organizations, schools, faith community, civic clubs, youth groups and county programs serving Hanover and beyond. Although free to attend, RSVPs are encouraged. To RSVP, visit www.HanoverVolunteers. org or call 804-365-4300. Deadline for the public to RSVP is April 15.

HANOVER -- Are you prepared for an emergency? Would you like to learn how to help your family and neighbors if one occurs? Then you are invited to become a member of Hanover County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). In the months of March and April, Basic CERT classes will be held at the Ashland Fire Station, located at 501 Archie Cannon Drive in Ashland. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Topics will include emergency preparedness, basic first aid, fire extinguisher usage, search and rescue, terrorism, and incident command struc-

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number, and email address) to HanoverCoCERT@gmail. com. The deadline to sign up is today (Wednesday, March 11).

As always, the training is free! Over 250 Hanover residents have taken this class and 80 have gone on to join the CERT Unit as volunteers under Hanover Fire/EMS. Those Unit members assist in events and, with higher training, can also be deployed to incidents such as search and rescue, traffic control, etc. Hanover CERT team members have assisted with the North Anna Nuclear Power Plant drill, the search for a missing boy around North Anna Battlefield Park, water and ice distribution after tornados, and the Louisa County earthquake. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Even the youngest of candidates have displayed the wrinkled lines of experience that only the White House can provide. I must admit our current president has perhaps shown the least wear and tear emitted by the enormous responsibilities, and it seems his age has better prepared this president for the rigors of office -- or maybe he handles it better than his younger counterparts. Even with that expertise, some say the job has turned this president a whiter shade of orange, evidence the job takes a toll on everyone who occupies the office. It doesn’t take a detailed or accurate memory to recount how the question of age has seemed very important to American voters in recent

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years. Ronald Reagan was constantly berated regarding his fitness for office, and many lamented his deteriorating abilities during his second term in office, but others referred to a forgotten names and dates as wisdom. Ronald Reagan was 69 years old when he was elected president, the oldest elected head of state in American history. Bernie Sanders is 78 years old, and Joe Biden is a year behind. And Donald Trump is like the guy driving the bus at the nursing home at a spry 73 years, the youngster of the trio. I must admit I enter this year’s electoral season with a lackluster attitude, and, for the first time in many years, I don’t have a clear choice in mind. I’ll leave it to politically-savvy minds to decipher just why the contest seems to lessen in

intensity rather that heat up. Maybe, it’s because the candidates are in bed by 8 p.m. I also think it’s commendable that Americans see the aging process with a better sense of understanding than just because you can’t find you keys doesn’t mean you can’t drive a car. But, honestly, I’m yearning for that candidate with youth and vigor, the excitement of energy and vitality of a younger man or woman who, in mind, would be better suited to the demands of perhaps the hardest job on earth. Don’t get me wrong. There are plenty of jobs for which a 70-year-old or older would be the perfect candidate, and I’m the first one to appreciate the wisdom and experience that only years can provide. I’m just not sure running the country is one of them.

An accident anywhere 20 miles north or south of Richmond will cause gridlock for miles. And we know what happens. All manner of vehicles divert to the nearest northsouth routes to bypass. Wegmans has said they will reroute traffic when this happens. So, their trucks will add to the already packed alternate routes. But they’ll still be headed for the single entrance on

Sliding Hill Road. That means traversing (1) the AshcakePeaks and Mt. Hermon-Sliding Hill roads from the north, and/ or (2) New Ashcake or Atlee Station roads from the east, and/or (3) Lewistown Road through the Airpark and Route 1/Sliding Hill Road from the west. Think about it. In scenario (1), these roads are simply not adequate for see LETTERS, pg. 13

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Foley and Wilson were recognized for being “extraordinary individuals who are communityminded, passionate honorees who have made significant professional, civic and/or philanthropic contributions to Hanover County.” Luncheon tickets are $40 each, which includes a $15 tax-deductible gift to Hanover Habitat. For more information, contact Laurie Ursiny at 804-569-6108 or lursiny@hanoverhfh.org.

Atlee to host Show Choir Showcase Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Six show choirs, and possibly an appearance by RandolphMacon College’s group, will

be taking part in the Hanover County Show Choir Showcase. The event is scheduled from 1to about 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, with Atlee High School serving as the host. The

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| Death Notices & Funerals DOWNING, David Walter, 81, of Ashland, died Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Anne Downing; brother, Jack Downing; and sisters-inlaw, Dorothy Downing and Peggy Downing; his parents, Alberta Whales Downing and Reginald Ray Downing; mother and father-in-law, Clifford and Helen Cobbett. David is survived by his wife, Apphia Holly Downing; daughter, Susan Holly Downing-Reed; son-in-law, Robert Reed; three grandchildren, Samantha Holly, Alexandra Susan and Cameron Christopher. Mr. Downing was a truck driver and warehouseman for Parker’s Trucking Company in Avon, Mass. He was also an Army Reservist. His many hobbies included playing guitar, banjo and bicycling; he was a lifetime softball player and loved camping, studying the German language, playing ping pong, reading, horseback riding, tinkering and repairing lawnmowers and cars; building house additions, garages and horse barns. He was a member of Northport Neighborhood Watch in Northport, Fla. and the Hanover AARP Chapter

5335. Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. and was immediately be followed by a funeral service on Monday, March 9, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville. Interment will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Abington, Mass., at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences at www.nelsenashland.com. JETER, William Mason “Bill,” 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, H. Louise and Robert R. Jeter Sr.; sisters, Martha JETER L. Jeter, Helen J. Hanna and see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

Help us bring more faith-based care to Hanover County Since 1998, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has been committed to meeting the diverse health care needs of Hanover County. As the county and surrounding areas continue to grow, we are conscious of the need to increase the number of available beds to better serve our community.

And we need your help to do it. As part of the Certiﬁcate of Public Need (COPN) process, we are asking Hanover and surrounding area residents to voice your support of this expansion. With your help, we can continue to pursue our mission of bringing compassionate care to our community.

How you can help: 1. Write a letter of support addressed to: Leigh Sewell, President Memorial Regional Medical Center 8260 Atlee Road, Suite 1203 Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116 2. Email a letter of support to leigh_sewell@bshsi.org. 3. Sign the petition at www.change.org/BonSecours_MRMC *Please include the COPN number VA-8482 with all correspondence.

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Nancy J. Hylton; and brothers, Robert R. “Bob” Jeter Jr. and Hillis M. Jeter. Bill is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Gayle Jeter; three sons, Carroll D. Henley Jr., Ellis Clark Henley Sr. (Cathy) and John H. Henley; three grandchildren, John H. Henley III, Roselyn E. Henley and Ellis Clark Henley Jr.; brother, Samuel P. Jeter; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as his extended “Mechanicsville family.” He worked with Richmond Pageants for many years, was a member of the Hanover Ruritan Club, and was a lifelong member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Bill was retired from the Patrick Auto Group. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather (PaPa) who will truly be missed by his family. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. Services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. McGEE, William Danny, 73, of Warsaw, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents,

Mildred Faulkner McGee and William Drury McGee; his brother, David Lee McGee; and stepson, Joshua Clarke. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Traci Forrester McGee; his devoted sister, Eugenia Ann McGee of Aylett, Va.; sons, Timothy McGEE David McGee (Sonia) and John Drury McGee; two grandsons, Oscar and Oliver McGee, all of Richmond, Va.; two stepdaughters, Melissa Clarke Wright of Harrisonburg, Va. and Erica Clarke Dusausoy of Lansac Aquitaine, France. Dan lived in Mechanicsville, Va., and taught at Varina High School for 28 years. He was the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) national teacher of the year, and was very active with preparing his students for state and national VICA competitions. He owned Custom Log Homes of Virginia for 25 years. Dan served in the United States Marine Corps in Quantico, Va., during the Vietnam War. He was a still photographer and motion picture camera photographer, and was see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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Plans underway to share story of the rails ASHLAND – Plans are in the works for a unique walking tour park that will highlight the Town of Ashland’s railroad heritage, dating to the 1830s. Last Thursday, a second public meeting was held at the Ashland Library to gather input on the concept and design of the Mid Atlantic Railroad Park. The Downtown Ashland Association is spearheading the proposed park, with a goal of telling the story of the Ashland community, as well as providing entertainment downtown. A major thoroughfare for exhibits will be along England Street and Railroad Avenue. Among the displays planned are a 1922 train station, a 1926 red caboose, a train mural, major railroad inventions, advances, and memorabilia. These exhibits will spotlight how vital railroads have been and continue to be in the town. No fees will be involved, as all exhibits are being made available free of charge to the public. The park will be open year-round. In addition, a virtual tour and mobile application will reach

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rail fans worldwide. The project was awarded a $50,000 matching grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. For more information, or to make a donation, go to AshlandVirginia.com/railroad. Information submitted by Lorie Foley, president, Downtown Ashland Association.

CALENDAR The Shady Grove United Methodist Women will host their annual yard sale on from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Shady Grove United Methodist Church located at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. A bake sale also will be held. Proceeds from the yard sale and bake sale go toward mission projects locally, nationally, and internationally. The Hanover Democratic Committee will host a Democratic Congressional District 1 Candidate Forum at 10 a.m. at Patrick Henry High School at12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. All three announced Democratic congressional candidates -- Phillip Cox, Qasim Rashid and Vangie Williams -- have committed to this forum. All voters and concerned citizens in Virginia’s First Congressional District are encouraged to attend. More information about the candidates is available at Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia.org/ United_States_House_of_ Representatives_elections_in_ Virginia,_2020. For more information about the forum, contact

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An All-You-Can-Eat Salt Fish Breakfast, hosted by Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit Hanover Safe Place. Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-6579.

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Thursday, March 26 Seniors Helpers will be partnering with Missy Harden, a certified Positive Approach to Care (Teepa Snow’s Program) Independent Consultant and Trainer, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Senior Helpers Home Care at 9165 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville for an interactive skills workshop, “How to Care for Loved Ones With Dementia.” Those attending will gain awareness, learn useful skills, and obtain resources to provide better care

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ECHANICSVILLE – OASIS Insurance and Retirement Services will host the Hanover Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, at 9251 Rutland Commons Dr., Suite C, in

Mechanicsville. The fee is $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Business After Hours provides an opportunity to discover Hanover County and visit top businesses monthly. The event is relaxed and includes nibbles, prizes and tours. Networking also is part of the evening.

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The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. Cost is $45 per person until March 1, after which the cost is $50 per person. For invitations, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

Ongoing Wednesdays and Thursdays (during March) The Mechanicsville AARP Tax-Aide site is open this year in the Mechanicsville Library. Tax returns will be prepared from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 9. Free tax preparation and electronic filing are

offered. Service is available on a walk-in first come/first served; no appointments will be made this year. Photo ID and Social Security cards are required to obtain service. For more information, call 804-537-0662 or email MechTaxAide@gmail. com.Families Anonymous 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 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.

Ongoing 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@ gmail.com.

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Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

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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. Outside the Walls, a new Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.

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

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

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honored to have been chosen to photograph the president at the White House. A life celebration service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Broadus Church Hebron Campus, 3407 King William Road, Aylett, Va. 23009. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org. TAYLOR, Robert William, of Mechanicsville, joined his Lord and Savior in Glory Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born in Richmond, Virginia, on June 19, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Paul Merton Taylor and Pinkie Wallace Dixon Taylor; a sister, Shirley Anne Taylor Garnett (Hugh); and his beloved wife of 59 years, Nancy Gale Tignor Taylor. Bobby is survived by his sons, Barry William Taylor of Richmond, Stuart Wayne Taylor (Kim) of Charlottesville, Travis TAYLOR Wray Taylor (Anne) of Mechanicsville; a grandson, Justin Ryan Taylor (Kathryn); a granddaughter,

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(3) Stay home when you are sick; (4) Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands; (5) Wash your hands often with soap

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truck traffic. They are winding, narrow, shoulder-less, have standing water after rains, meander through residential neighborhoods, and have reduced speed limits. Scenario (2) is not much different. Local folks have experi-

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form include: Chickahominy Middle School Stonewall Jackson Middle School Atlee High School

Alexa Nicole Taylor; and a brother, James David “JD” Taylor (Marie) of Chesterfield. Bobby graduated from John Marshall High School in 1957, where he was in the Corps of Cadets as a member of the regimental band. He also was an active member of the John Marshall Alumni Band. He served his country and the Commonwealth in the Virginia Army National Guard, serving on active duty as staff sergeant in Headquarters Battery of the Richmond Howitzers during the Berlin Crisis. He graduated from the University of Richmond in 1968. Robert retired from Southern States Cooperative in 2000 after 42 years of service; 20 as Vice President and Controller. He was past president of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives, past president of the Society’s Northeast and Capital Chapters. He was also past president of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Financial Executives Institute. Robert was a member of the J.E.B. Stuart Camp, Sons of the Confederate Veterans. He was an active member of Harvest Christian Fellowship. The family received friends, Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A funeral service with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery will be announced at a later date. www.monaghanfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Harvest Christian Fellowship, 8080 AMF Drive, Mechanicsville, Va.

and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, going to the bathroom, and before eating or preparing food; (6) Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning product.” Up-to-date answers to many frequently

enced the difficulty of entering or crossing the steady streams of cars, trucks, RVs under these circumstances. Route 301 and Route 1 become steady streams of vehicles. The elephant in the room: When I-95 is gridlocked, how will the trucks be rerouted? None of the alternate routes are adequate to reach the Sliding Hanover High School Lee Davis High School Patrick Henry High School For more information on the showcase, go to the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ events/232743067888414/.

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with a statewide vote total of 705,255 or 53.31%. His major opponent for the Democratic nomination, Bernie Sanders, followed with 306,148 or 23.14%. Rounding out the nominees, which totaled 14 in all with many having dropped out of the race before Super Tuesday, were: Cory Booker, 1,910, 0.14%; Julian Castro, 692, 0.05%; Elizabeth Warren, 142,476, 10.77%; Marinne Williamson, 902, 0.07%; Michael Bennet, 1,437, 0.11%; Amy Klobuchar, 8,411, 0.64%; Tulsi Gabbard, 11,289, 0.85%; Deval Patrick, 370, 0.03%; Pete Buttigieg, 11,199, 0.85%; Andrew Yang, 3,359, 0.25%; Tom Steyer, 1,472, 0.11%; and Michael R. Bloomberg, 127,984, 9.67%. Hanover County results were: Booker, 24, 0.16%; Castro, 9, 0.06%; Sanders, 3,489, 22.71%; Warren, 1,643, 10.69%; Williamson, 21, 0.14%; Bennet, 18, 0.12%; Biden, 8,323, 54.17%; Klobuchar, 119, 0.77%; Gabbard, 225,

asked questions can be found at: https://www. cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html. Dr. Franck pointed out that community members and physicians/care providers can contact their local health departments, including the Hanover County Health Department, at 804-365-4313. VDH has a call center to help with inquiries as well: 1-877-ASK-VDH3.

Hill Road entrance gate. Mt. Hermon? Nope. Ashcake? Nope. Peaks? Nope. They are all too narrow and winding, and well-traveled by commuters. Folks coming today from Caroline and King William counties are good examples. From Caroline County to

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Route 54 to Goddins Hill to Mt. Hermon to Sliding Hill. There’s no way that route could handle trucks diverted from I-95 to Route 30 and down Route 301 -- even if they kept on 301 to Ashcake! It’s a disaster waiting to happen. Caroline Cooke Ashland to enter and pay bills; and manage banking, check-writing, and reconciliations. Tom Kozusko, CFO Certified Public Accountants, will be the presenter. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m. The fee is $25. Registerc at: https://richmond.score.org/ local-workshops-events.

1.46%; Patrick, 6, 0.04%; Buttigieg, 112, 0.73%; Yang, 41, 0.27%; Steyer, 21, 0.14%; and Bloomberg, 1,314, 8.55%. Speaking on behalf of General Registrar and Director of ElectionsTeresa “Teri” Smithson, Frattini said, “With high security, certified up-to-date equipment, and well trained Officers of Election in place, we were able to open and close the polls with no issues to report (which is a good thing!).” She said that turnout “was a little higher than usual for a Primary, and voters streamed in and out of our 36 precincts steadily and without delay all day.” “Of the 79,090 registered voters, a little over 15,000 came out to vote in this Primary, either in person or via absentee,” Frattini added. With this election being the first of four to be held this year, and new legislation in the works, she said the Registrar’s Office will still be in “election mode” through the Presidential Election in November. see CHAIR, pg. 19

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SJMS hosts living history personality showcase of blacks By Patricia Hunter-Jordan Special to The Mechanicsville Local

who Frederick Douglas was, only five hands went up in a setting of three or four classes. Students were enthusiastically engaged and positively impressed with the varied speakers for the month. We were overwhelmed with the great reception received by parents, faculty and students as we shared so much history. With grateful thanks to all of our speakers, we were able to bring to SJMS, the following personal career stories or history of the lives of African Americans: Jerome and Jeromyah Jones. Father and son artist team. *Joshua Allen, featured his old- world horns, played them and sang for the students. *Leroy Bray, one of the Richmond 34, spoke of his sit-in experi-

n the late 1990s I approached Dr. Jonathan Lewis with a plan to bring a month-long Black History Program to Lee-Davis High School. He approved the plan and we had a wonderful celebration allowing him to meet one of his heroes, Mr. .Oliver Hill, Civil Rights lawyer and a part of the team who fought for the Brown v. Board of Education decision. Here, some 20 years later, we had the pleasure of planting additional seeds at Stonewall Jackson Middle School. Many thanks to Dr. Quentin Ballard for seeing the same vision for what this could do as did Dr. Lewis. JOSHUA ALLEN We set out to embrace WITH OLD WORLD HORNS the culture of African Americans in our school by sharing their his- ences at Thalhimer’s tory for the entire month of February. Department stores. February is known as Black History *Ginai Seabron the Month. For me, that name is a misnomer first nano scientist to because the history of African Americans is graduate from Virginia already a part of the history of America. Tech. Though our history is a part of American Dr. Oliver Hill Jr. history, it has not often been included in the spoke about the life of education of our students. A reminder of this his father, Civil Rights was in a living history personality showcase lawyer Oliver Hill. of the life of Frederick Douglass, a wellNathan Richardson known Black American.

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Rebekah Balthaser of Mechanicsville won the Bright Horizons’ Recipe Contest, an annual competition for chefs nationwide. She is shown with some of the students at Bright Horizons at Short Pump.

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MECHANICSVILLE -Chef Rebekah Balthaser, at Bright Horizons at Short Pump in Richmond, was named the winner of Bright Horizons’ Recipe Contest, an annual competition for chefs nation-

wide. She is a Mechanicsville resident. The contest called for recipes that encourage healthy eating habits in early childhood and was open to all chefs in the more than 750 centers across the U.S., calling for the best, healthy “no-bake” snack recipe. Chefs from coast to coast

submitted their recipes, and when three finalists were chosen, a taste test held at a company conference determined Rebekah as the winner. Chef Rebekah’s “Dilly Dip” was the winning recipe. She was described as an see CHEFS, pg. 16

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Town’s budget work gets into full swing with input By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland begins its budget process in earnest with a series of public budget workshops scheduled in the next few weeks to gather public input on the process. “Next Tuesday, we’ll have a full budget work session, and the one after that begins an hour before [Ashland] Town Council,” Town Manger Josh Farrar said last week. “This is a critical time to get citizen input heard,” he continued. “We always want earlier input. It is better than later input so the more you can tell us now, the better.” Various departments are scheduled to present on those Tuesday sessions, and which ones are slotted for a specific night are listed on the county’s website. The March 10 meeting was scheduled to feature reports on Revenues, Legislative, Town Manager, Finance, Public Works & Capital Projects. Preceding council’s regularly scheduled meeting on March 17, a one-hour budget work session also is planned with an additional workshop on March 24. Mayor Steve Trivett credited Farrar for designing a set of community meetings held in various locations designed to gather public input

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The new Ashland Town Hall is well under construction.

and provide information on how citizens can become involved in their community. “I want to credit our town manager for having set up these community meetings and just wanted to let the public know we have started with certain locations but we’re not closed to other locations if there is an interest out there,” Trivett said. “We are happy to bring the show on the road. We had the opportunity to talk and mainly listen . . . and hearing what citizens had to say about things they like, things they don’t like, and goals they would set for the town. We

did this last year.” “We encourage folks about the town election and how that process works and encouraging people to get involved,” Trivette said. Council member Daniel McGraw also found those community meetings as beneficial. “The community meetings are a way for our citizens to share what concerns they have in the community no matter what it is — big or small,” McGraw said. The mayor also provided an update on the proposed Ashland Railroad Park. “The Railroad

Park discussion continues,” Trivette said. “The vision is to have a walking park in the Town of Ashland using various things related to the railroad, whether it’s a mural or some railroad structures and equipment.” Two meetings have been held to gather public input on the project. Farrar also announced a list of candidates for Ashland’s upcoming Town Council election provided by County Registrar Teri Smithson. Those six candidates are D.A. Wooten, Stephanie Renee Hare, David G. Goldstein, Steven Trivett, Kathy Abbott and Anita Barnhart. “I think we should be pleased that many people are willing to serve on council,” vice chair John Hodges commented. “I just want to encourage people to get involved in your community,” Trivette said. “We have three seats open and more than three people interested in serving. We don’t run against each other. We run with each other,” the mayor concluded. Three of the council’s five seats are up for election on the ballot. Voting is scheduled from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 5 at Ashland Town Hall. Prior to the meeting, council members toured the site of the new Town Hall. “It’s going to be wonderful . . .and we’re looking forward to be in there,” Trivett said.

Taylor, Turner sing their way into Idol wins

SHLAND – Audrey Kate Taylor and Rebekah Turner sang their way into winning the titles of Hanover Idol 2020 and Hanover Junior Idol 2020, respectively. The competition was held on Sunday at the Ashland Theatre, with James Lynn serving as master of ceremonies. Layla Morris was the runner-up in the junior division, which got underway at 3:30 p.m. Kadyn Bunting came in as runner-up for the 7 p.m. Hanover Idol events, which is for singers 16 years old and up. These winners were crowned by the previous winners, —Jason Call, 2018 Hanover Idol, and Madison Cox, 2018 Hanover Junior Idol, who entertained the audience during the judges’ deliberations. The Ashland Theatre was filled with

friends, family, supporters, and music lovers who enjoyed impressive singers from all over Hanover. The 22 finalists who performed on Sunday had been selected on Feb. 8 by audition judges from a talented group of over 45 singers. The newly- crowned Hanover Junior Idol is Rebekah Turner, who sings with the Oak Knoll Middle School Chorus and the City Singers Youth Choir. She also admitted that she loves makeup, unicorns, and mermaids—reminding us that she is still 12. Rebekah won her title by singing “Burn” from the Broadway play “Hamilton.” The runner-up for the Hanover Junior Idol is Layla Morris who sang, “Give Me You,” accompanied by her uncle, Donnie Morris. Layla started singing at 4 years

old at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she continues to sing. Calling herself a “Daddy’s girl,” Layla loves gospel, R&B, and some rap music. She also loves to laugh and dance with the Patrick Henry Step Team. The newly-crowned Hanover Idol, Audrey Kate Taylor, was the Hanover Junior Idol in 2014. A junior at Atlee High School, Audrey Kate is currently Miss Shenandoah Valley’s Outstanding Teen and an ambassador for the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation. She sings with three show choirs and has performed in various Virginia Rep plays. Audrey Kate Joel Klein/The Local Audrey Kate Taylor, left, performs “Don't Rain on My Parade” hopes to be on Broadway one day. She from “Funny Girl” in her winning performance as the 2020 sang “Don’t Rain on my Parade” from Hanover Idol during Sunday’s competition at the Ashland “Funny Girl.” see IDOL, pg. 19

Theatre. Rebekah Turner performs “Burn” from “Hamilton” to capture the 2020 Hanover Junior Idol title.

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*Samantha Willis, Journalist and documentary writer gave her perspective on writing. Perry Miller, The first black president and CEO of Richmond International Airport presented varying careers with the airlines. *Jock Jones, Professional NFL player who played for the Cardinals and the Browns. He was a Lee-Davis graduate. *Mrs. Torski Dobson, Arnold motivated and encouraged students and teachers with her presentation on the use of meditation and yoga to reduce stress and inapproprisee HISTORY, pg. 19

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With this level of activity, the Registrar’s Office is actively seeking Registered Voters to serve as Officers of Election. Interested candidates are urged to visit the Hanover County website at www.hanovercounty.gov to apply, or call 804-365-6080 for more information. Upcoming elections include the Ashland Town Election (for Ashland Town residents only) on May 5, the June Primary (countywide) on June 9 and the Presidential Election (countywide) on Nov. 3.

The runner-up for Hanover Idol is Kadyn Bunting. Kadyn has been singing since first grade, when she was cast in the first grade musical. A sophomore at Lee Davis, Kadyn likes Retro music and vintage items. She wants to be a history teacher some day. Kadyn sang “Watch What Happens” from “Newsies.” The judges who chose the winners for both shows were John Gordon, Jeanette Creger, Janice Brock, and Carter Flippo. Since 2007, 2008 and every even year since, the Hanover Arts and Activities Center has sponsored the Hanover Idols’ competitions. The

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show is produced and directed by Lorie Foley and Sue Watson, with Henry Clay Elementary School music teacher Fred Horn as music director. The purpose of the competition is two-fold: to showcase talented singers by giving them an opportunity to share their talent, and to offer aspiring singers coaching as they go through the process — from audition to the final performance. These 22 finalists worked very hard with coaches Fred Horn, Sean Kennedy, Sarah Harper, Ammie Mines-Derricott, Kellie Watson, and Jason Call. The Hanover Junior finalists included: Victoria Fink, Kadence Prendergast, Cooper Lunde, Hailey Hotek, Rasheeda Diong, Ella Wagner, Kayla Atanacio,

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Kiarah Wilson, Layla Morris, Rebekah Turner, Mikaela Cannon. The Hanover Idols finalists included: Lily Manyara, Roger Reynolds, Nicholas Bannon, James Watson, Meredith Elliott, Anisah Abdullah, Greg Mack, Jordan Delamorton, Irene Salathe, Audrey Kate Taylor, and Kaydn Bunting. Technical directors were Lamar Person and Jonathan Harper. The official photographer was Diane Stoakley and the videographer was Tom Wulf of WulfTeam Production. The Hanover Arts and Activities Center and the Ashland Theatre are non-profit organizations. Information submitted by Sue Watson.

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ate behavior. Teachers and students were active participants in this session. *Mrs. Ajena Rogers, who is with the National Park Ranger Services ended our final two days as she presented the story of Maggie L. Walker Dr. Kimberly Matthews, Professor and author presented our final session on Friday the 28th discussing our books, “The Richmond Crusade for Voters” and the “Richmond 34.” All persons with an * by their name have Hanover roots. We are grateful to the following team of people for the coordination and seamless efforts to include this program into the daily studies of our students. We give thanks to our SJMS PTA; principal, Dr. Quentin Ballard; assistant principal, Mrs. Monique Bigsby Johnson, Mr. Scott Rowe, Mrs. Amy Gaulton, Mrs. Tina Miller our school librarians , and Mrs. Peggy Lavinder, who were all an integral part of this program. The seeds have been planted and now we must water them for united growth in Hanover County.

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NCAA D-III basketball, Sweet 16: Yeshiva at R-MC 2:00 p.m.

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College softball: Gettysburg at R-MC noon/2:00 p.m.

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Yellow Jacket men advance to Sweet 16 By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – For most of the first 30 minutes, The College of New Jersey, with deadly accurate 3-point shooting, was able to run with – and at times ahead of – RandolphMacon in their second-round game of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament at Crenshaw Gymnasium Saturday. But the Yellow Jackets found ways to shut down the Lions’ opportunities from the perimeter and once they regained the lead for good with a 3-pointer of their own with 14:15 left, they began to pull away for an 85-71 victory. Randolph-Macon (28-2) will next face Yeshiva in the Sweet 16 Friday at 2 p.m. in Crenshaw Gymnasium. “It’s been exciting to play another 40 minutes with this group,” said Randolph-Macon head men’s basketball coach Josh Merkel. “It’s a special group. It’s been a fun journey.” Merkel credited the players with devising the bulk of the adjustments that helped them get ahead of the Lions. “These guys have been extremely player driven. I think that’s the most talk I’ve heard in the locker room at halftime,” Merkel said. “As coaches, we let them go another minute instead of coming in at the 10-minute

a double-double: 25 points and 13 assists. Freshman forward Miles Mallory finished with 19, seven rebounds and three blocks, and Ian Robertson finished with 17 points and five rebounds. The College of New Jersey (20-9) was led by senior guard Randall Walko with 23 points and seven rebounds. Junior forward Travis Jocelyn finished with 14 points and senior forward Ryan Jensen had 13 points and seven rebounds. Walko and Jensen had four 3-pointers apiece as the Lions converted 14-of-25 opportunities from beyond the arc. Merkel made some minor tweaks to the defense, like putting Mallory on duty guarding TCNJ junior guard P.J. Ringel, but still the Yellow Jacket players took the lead. “We kept trusting what we were doing,” Anthony said. “They were shooting it good, but we knew it was going to keep going in for 40 minutes – at least we hoped. So we were doing everything we could, then we kind of found something that we liked and kept going to it. … As the game goes on, it’s just finding out things, Dave Lawrence/The Local where we can attack, what we Randolph-Macon junior guard Buzz Anthony applauds the Crenshaw Gymnasium faithful for their thundering support in the first can do.” two rounds of the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament Saturday. The Yellow Jackets defeated Wesley and The College Merkel credited Anthony of New Jersey to advance to the Sweet 16. They will host Yeshiva Friday at 2 p.m. with being the main coach on mark. … They were still talking lenged the group at halftime: Anthony, a junior guard, did put the Yellow Jackets ahead the court. But with him drawabout things that they could ‘We know that our defense is more than challenge his team- for good – with three Lions do better. Buzz [Anthony] chal- better and more capable.’ ” mates. He hit the 3-pointer that guarding him. He finished with see SWEET 16, pg. 24

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R-MC women fall to tough Oglethorpe By Charlie Leffler For the Mechanicsville Local LEXINGTON, Ky. – The second round of the NCAA D-III women’s basketball tournament proved a physical affair between Randolph-Macon and Oglethorpe. The teams combined for 42 fouls, 35 turnovers, nine blocked shots and 19 steals before the Stormy Petrels walked away with a hard-fought 71-63 victory over the Yellow Jackets. Randolph-Macon senior Kelly Williams turned in a monster performance in the contest, with a game-highs in points (29) and rebounds (15), but it wasn’t enough to secure a win for the Yellow Jackets. Other than Williams, the R-MC starters were limited to a total of 11 points by Olgethorpe’s stingy defense, going 8-of-40 for 37.5 percent shooting from the floor. As a team, the Yellow Jackets shot 15.4 percent (2-of-13) from 3-point range. “We got beat at our own game today,” said RandolphMacon head coach Carol LaHaye. “I thought Oglethorpe did a very nice job of taking us out of our game and that is what we’ve taken pride in our last few games is making other teams uncomfortable.” Though players on both sides looked drained in the final minutes, LaHaye did not believe fatigue led to the outcome. “We always take a lot of pride in our conditioning and I know our players were probably tired to a certain extent but I don’t think that was a factor.” It was an accordion battle throughout. Oglethorpe would open a lead only to repeatedly see the Yellow Jackets close the margin. “This has been a resilient group all season long,” said

LaHaye. “We have sometimes started games slow and we’ve had to turn it up a little bit and get back into it.” Randolph-Macon’s only lead came early in the contest. The Yellow Jackets were on top 10-9 midway through the first quarter when a layup by Olgethorpe’s Nikki Reed put the Stormy Petrels ahead for good. Though they continued to trim the margin, the Yellow Jackets were never able to get back in front. The speed and aggressiveness of Oglethorpe created problems for Randolph-Macon throughout the game. The Stormy Petrels forced 19 Yellow Jacket turnovers in the game, many of which led to 16 fastbreak points. Reed, who led the Petrels with 22 points, also proved to be a pesky defender, coming away with four steels while also slashing through the Yellow Jacket defense to score inside. Oglethorpe outscored Randolph-Macon 42-28 in the paint. Center Savannah LeGate’s size inside proved a perfect complement for Reed, giving the Petrels a one-two punch late in the game. LeGate finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds. “That’s a tough matchup for both our post player and point guard,” said LaHaye. Trailing by six points at the half, five consecutive foul calls against the Yellow Jackets allowed the Petrels to widen the margin to 13 with less than three minutes left in the third quarter. However, with the game on the brink of getting out of control, Williams and Becca Arrington went to work. A technical on Oglethorpe’s Sydni Donovan with 53.7 secsee WOMEN, pg. 23

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Randolph-Macon senior center Kelly Williams (50) spins past Oglethorpe’s Sydni Donavan for a score in the Yellow Jackets’ 71-63 loss to the No. 8 Stormy Petrels Saturday. Williams finished with a game-high 29 points.

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Hawks falls in first VHSL state appearance By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local NORFOLK – There were tears shed as the Hanover girls basketball team emerged from their locker room at Norfolk State University Friday, in part from seeing their season end at the hands of the Hampton Crabbers in a Virginia High School League Class 4 state quarterfinal. But what the 58-31 final score did not measure was the effort of Hanover, especially on defense, their competitive spirit from tip to final buzzer, and, most of all, the genuine love the Hawks have for each other. On the court, the story was shooting. Once in a 16-16 tie thanks to a 3-pointer off the glass from Julia Mardigian with 5:22 left in the second period, the Hawks went into an offensive funk. Over the next 13 and a half minutes, Hanover was limited to 12 total points, and, by the end of the third period, Hampton was in control with a 43-25 lead. “Their defense had a little bit to do with it,” said Hanover head coach Mike Rohr. “We rushed some shots, but a lot of stuff we were trying to do was actually working, but when the ball doesn’t go in, it makes it look like you’re not playing too well.” Hampton’s attack was completely dedicated to the paint. The Crabbers (25-1) only attempted four treys during the game, missing all of them. Where they excelled was at the glass, finding second and sometimes third chances to quietly, and confidently, build their lead two points at a time. The Crabber defense was stout all around, but took extra time to limit Hanover senior Jordan Davis, trying to keep her from establishing a pres-

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Hanover freshman guard Erin Woodson (5) tries to work around a Hampton defender in the Hawks’ 58-31 loss Friday.

ence inside. Davis, who eclipsed the 1,000-point career mark in the Hawks’ Region 4B championship loss at Monacan, was

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The first wave from held to just seven points on 2-of-13 shooting before leaving Hampton was repelled by the game in the fourth quarter Jessica Russell, who scored five of her team-high nine points because of injury.

in the final minute of the first period to cut an early Crabber lead to 12-10. It was even play until after the Mardigian triple,

as Hampton finished the first half on a 15-3 run. For the game, Hanover (223) shot just 21.1 percent from the floor, making just 12 of 57 shots. The Hawks made only 3 of 24 3-point tries, and even struggled at the line, making just 4 of 7 free throws. Adrianna Jacobs scored all six of her points in the third period, all in the paint, as the Hawks struggled from the floor. The Crabbers had 14 steals, while Hanover committed 23 turnovers. It was a quiet, disappointing end to an historic season for the Hawks, who made their first state tournament appearance in the game. Rohr, also fighting back tears, gave credit to his team’s tenacity and effort all year long, but gave a special nod to the senior class, who will leave Hanover with 66 victories over four seasons, something unheard of when Rohr took over the program. “Their freshman year, we ended up 13-11 after being 2-21 the year before. What the seniors have done in terms of buying in, their hard work and leadership, just bringing the young kids along is absolutely incredible,” Rohr said. As Davis, Russell, Madison Miller and Olivia Hunter prepare for their next chapters on and off the court, the Hawks bring back the likes of Jacobs, Mardigian, Emily Mott – who was injured and unable to play Friday – and three young guards in sophomore Kayla Ford and freshmen Erin Woodson and Autumn Robinson. Add inside presence Abigail Long to Mott inside, and the Hawks will be ready to try and make even more history come November. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

County track teams return with champions By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor LYNCHBURG – After winning their respective Region 4B team championships, the LeeDavis boys and Hanover girls came away with a second- and third-place finish, respectively, in the Virginia High School League Class 4 state indoor track and field championships at Liberty University on March 2-3. In the boys championship, Loudon Valley, with its strong running contingent, ran away with the team lead with 102 points. The Confederates were in a tight battle with Courtland for runner-up, and with a notunusual (for them) touch of drama, waited until a secondplace finish in the final event of the day – the boys 4x400-meter relay – to get a two-point edge on the Cougars and Churchland as well with 38 points to the other teams’ 36. Jack Rice, Jake Perkins, Sam Patterson and Blake Moody nearly ran down the relay champions, Churchland, finishing less than two seconds behind them with a time of 3:28.23 to the Truckers’ 3:26.78. “We were waiting on that [performance] all day,” said Lee-Davis head track and field coach Neil Mathews. “There was a bit of persisting through adversity that we had all day. Each one of those kids was able to come through.” The Confederate boys had

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Atlee sophomore Jada Foreman won the girls long jump in the VHSL Class 5 championships at Boo Williams on Feb. 29.

emerged as surprise champions in their event.

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Hanover senior Makenzie Joiner earns her smile after trouncing the competition with a meet-record performance in the 500-meter dash in the Virginia High School League Class 4 indoor track and field championships at Liberty University on March 3. Joiner’s time of 1:15.08 bested the previous Class 4 championship record of 1:15.46 set by Nansemond River’s Kara Lyles in 2015.

one champion – Isaac Grubbs in the pole vault – and one more runner-up performance by Rice in the 55 hurdles. On the girls side, Megan Mann won the shot put and Alyssa Rice the pole vault. Hanover’s girls were led by Makenzie Joiner and Alli Crytser. Joiner won the 500 dash – setting a new meet record in

the process – and Crytser won the 3,200 and finished second in the 1,600. “I feel amazing – speechless,” Joiner said. She seized the lead from the start and built upon it throughout. “That was the game plan, to start out fast and hold onto that until the last stretch – to give it

my all,” she said. Crytser’s victory was tougher. She fought off a number of challengers – especially a pair of runners from Loudon Valley and one from Millwood – to gut out her win. “I was worried they would make bigger moves,” Cryster said. “I wanted to be able to cover it. I started out pretty con-

servative in the early laps to prepare myself if they tried a spurt.” On the boys side, Hanover’s Cole Myers finished second in the 1,000. Patrick Henry was led on the boys side by Cedric Carter, with a win in the shot put. The girls 4x800 relay team of Bekah Doolittle, Logan Nuckols, Olivia Joyce and Emilia Joyce

that they trailed by three. Williams started the fourth with another score inside and Aimee DeBell (11 points) added a free throw to tie the game at 53 with nine minutes to play. “We kind of got a slow start again today,” said LaHaye.

“Mentally, I think perhaps we let a few calls get to us and we haven’t let that happen to us all season long. So, in a game if this nature and this kind of magnitude, you’re bound to let some of that happen and maybe that got the best of us.” With the game tied,

Oglethorpe’s Reed and LeGate went to work allowing the Petrels to go on a 12-0 run over the next three minutes then never let the Yellow Jackets get closer than eight over the remainder of the game. “We knew what we wanted to do,” said LaHaye. “We knew

what we had to do. We just didn’t do it as consistently as what we should have.” Despite trailing, RandolphMacon had one highlight in the closing minutes of the game. Senior forward Michal Ross came into the contest needing four points to join the Yellow

Foreman wins high jump title HAMPTON — Atlee’s girls finished seventh and the Raider boys 11th in the VHSL Class 4 state indoor track and field championships at Boo Williams Sportsplex on Feb. 28-29. Sophomore Jada Foreman led the Raider contingent by winning the girls long jump with a jump of 19-02.75. She also finished fourth in the high jump and fourth in the 55-meter hurdles. The Raider boys were led by pole vaulters John Duegaw and Greg Durgin, who finished second and fourth in the event, respectively. Keith Green finished fifth in the high jump. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

Jackets 1000-point club. Ross had a horrendous night shooting, going 2 for 18 from the floor but managed to connect on a basket with 1:29 remaining to bring the bench to their feet. Though disappointed in the

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ing so much of the opposing attention on defense, Anthony made it easier for other players to find their niche. “I just know that I have good players on the court with me. They draw so much attention that eventually [the defense] is going to lose me,” Robertson said. “It’s really easy playing with [Anthony]. Everyone’s staring at him and losing me, so I just try to move and get open and knock them down.”

loss, the Yellow Jackets need only examine how far they came over the final month. On Feb. 1, R-MC sat at 9-9 on the season with little hope of seeing extended post season play. However, Randolph-Macon finished the regular season on a 6-0 run then swept the next four games to claim the ODAC tournament championship. “Right around February the first when we became healthy and started putting it together and things started clicking for us, we went from playing on four cylinders to playing on 13 cylinders,” said LaHaye. “I think that made a big difference. It was a joy to coach that. It was a joy to see them come together. It was a joy to see each one of them grow and want to improve their game and be a part of the success.” The Yellow Jackets opened the NCAA tournament by defeating ninth ranked Transylvania (71-63) on their home court. Transylvania had previously lost only twice all season. “I know many people didn’t think we would get this far, so it was a joy to bring this team to the second round of the NCAAs,” said LaHaye. “Obviously, unless you win the national championship, your season is going to end in a loss. But we have a lot to be proud of, a lot to be thankful for and nothing to be ashamed of at all. “We were a preseason pick No. 3 in our conference. We struggled in the beginning and still came through and made the most out of it. That’s something, when you end up being the conference champions, that’s something nobody can ever take away from you. Maybe not everybody gets to play in the championship game or get the stats but they’ll always be a champion.” Charlie Leffler can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

Yellow Jackets overcome foul trouble, Wesley ASHLAND – Despite foul trouble and rough-and-tumble opponent, Randolph-Macon survived a Wesley team that refused to give up in an 81-69 win over Wesley in Crenshaw Gymnasium in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament Friday night. Every time RandolphMacon took a sizeable lead, Wesley (18-10) would find a way to cut the deficit to within striking distance. With strong outside shooting, especially from senior guard Brian Cameron (34 points, nine rebounds), the Yellow Jackets could not relax until the closing minutes when the Wolverines were forced to foul. “This time of year you’re playing nothing but good teams,” said Randolph-Macon head men’s basketball coach Josh Merkel. “Wesley was a good team. They knew how to get the whistle and I give them credit. “But our guys, they stayed the course, had the halftime lead, played with the lead, made some free throws, made some plays down the stretch.” Randolph-Macon’s defense, with quick hands and feet, often thwarted the Wolverines’ attempts to run their offense. The Yellow Jackets, led by freshman guard Miles Mallory with four steals and senior guard

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Randolph-Macon freshman forward Miles Mallory (10) gets past The College of New Jersey’s P.J. Ringel (5) in the Yellow Jackets’ 85-71 victory over the visiting Lions in their second-round game in the NCAA Division III men’s basketball tournament Saturday.

Korey Turner with three, finished with 11 steals total compared with just four for Wesley. Randolph-Macon junior guard Buzz Anthony said the Yellow Jacket defense stuck to what got it to the postseason. “We trust what we’ve been doing all year. We have faith in our defense,” he said. “We had a good game plan coming in. We knew they were going to drive, take some tough ones – they’re good players. … I think the

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guys did a great job trusting each other, being in the gaps, helping each other out.” In all, Wesley finished with 13 turnovers compared to just eight for the Yellow Jackets, and many of the Wolverine turnovers were forced. “I thought that we didn’t move the ball like we had wanted to early on,” said Wolverines’ head coach Dean Burrows. “You’re not going to beat a team like [Randolph-Macon] turn-

ing the ball over as we did early. “We only had one offensive rebound in the first half as well. That’s a calling card for us. For as small as we are, we’ve got a lot of pride getting to the glass, but we finished with 13 (total).” Anthony, who fouled out late in the second half, led Randolph-Macon 21 points. Mallory and fellow freshman guard Josh Talbert finished with 18 and 13 points, respectively.

Anthony praised his younger teammates. “We’ve got great young guys who step up,” he said. “It seems like the moment is never too big for them.” Mallory finished with nine rebounds. “It felt great to be out there,” he said. “We’re a team. We’ve got each other’s back.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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LAWN CARE CVA MOWING SERVICE Affordable Rates! Free Estimates! Call for the upcoming season! Call 258-0212

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HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

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HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small. 15% Winter discount on new estimates. 25 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 840-0464 or 262-8845

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LAWN CARE Todd’s Lawn Care Grass Cutting, Trimming, Edging, Mulching, Leaf & Brush Removal. Call Todd 804-779-3362 or 804-366-8185

PAINTING Affordable House Painting & Repairs Int. & Ext. Painting, Staining, Power Washing, Textured Ceilings, Sheetrock & Wall Papering Lic. & Ins. - Kevin Taylor, 241-5016 ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential. Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531 Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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Seward’s General Services/Handyman Home Repair ∂ Power Washing Painting ∂ Insured & Licensed Call Larry 804-402-6548

Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 20 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.! Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

Galloway Contractors 804-418-0350 Licensed & Insured Carpentry-Remodeling Interior Trim - Install Doors Restoration/Floors 30+ years experience

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PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467 Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

ROOFING Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience. Licensed / Insured. BBB A+ Rating! Call 804-347-3812

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured. Call 264-9352

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping CURBSIDE LEAF REMOVAL Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

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24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood. Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm. Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580

Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Estimates. 804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE

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ROOFING

Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • Snow Plowing • FREE Est. Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321 HANOVER LAWN CARE Offering local residents High Quality Lawn Care services at an Affordable Rate: starts at $35. MOW ∂ TRIM AERATE∂ LIC & INS ∂ CALL 398-8287

TREE SERVICE

Tree & Stump Removal, Storm Cleanup, Emergency Services, Lot Clearing. Res /Comm., Lic / Ins., Free Estimates 804-972-4085 Committed Experience Over 20Years! New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144 Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com

Full Service Tree Company. (Removal, trimming, topping, stump grinding & firewood delivery) Offering free estimates and providing fully insured work. 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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Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!! MC/VISA/Discover.

WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal. References. Reliable. Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

CLASSIFIEDS Business & Service Directory ADULT CARE Companion care in your home for Elderly or those with special needs. Hygiene, cooking, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, errands, pet care. Experienced with references. Visit homecarebyjulie.com or telephone /text: #804-240-3777

I AM AN ADULT CARE GIVER FOR HIRE 804-393-1984

CLEANING & HOUSEKEEPING L & L Cleaning Services - We create FREE TIME for busy people! wkly, bi-wkly, monthly, one-time clean Put down that mop! Call today to schedule! Mention this ad & get $25 off 1-general clean! Bonded & Insured. 804-305-4068 LLCleans.com

HAULING Hauling - All Types of Light Hauling Trash - Brush - Junk - Clean Out Garages and Sheds - Etc. Reasonable Prices. Call 347-4943 or 746-8653 YARD CLEAN UP & JUNK REMOVAL Clearing overgrown yard vegetation, Removal of Furniture, Appliances, & other unwanted items. Call 804-514-2938

HOME IMPROVEMENTS HOME IMPROVEMENT & REPAIRS Carpentry, Decks, Fences, Bathrooms, Flooring. Also Emergency Repairs. Rental property maintenance. Licensed. 20+ yrs exp. 253-4083.

Announcements GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES HENRICO COUNTY SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE 60+ Is looking for men and women to play softball at Hunton field on Tuesday nights starting in April. Women are to be 40 and older. Contact Frank Hazlewood, III @ 804-337-4892

Merchandise MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Cemetery Plot For Sale - Washington Memorial Park in The Garden of the Apostles, 1-Plot for $1500. Call 804-226-0051

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following plan:

2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption:

DRAFT CHICKAHOMINY RIVER TMDL ACTION PLAN UPDATE

ORDINANCE NO. 19-09 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING RELIEF TO FAIRCLOTH REALTY

CHAPTER 890 OF TITLE 9 OF THE VIRGINIAADMINISTRATIVE CODE (SECTION 25-890-1 ET SEQ.) REGARDING GENERAL VPDES PERMITS FOR DISCHARGES OF STORMWATER FROM SMALL MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM SEWER SYSTEMS (MS4S) REQUIRES HANOVER COUNTY TO DEVELOP AND SUBMIT AN UPDATE TO THE CHICKAHOMINY RIVER TOTAL MAXIMUM DAILY LOAD (TMDL) ACTION PLAN TO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY BY MAY 1, 2020.

INVESTMENTS, ON BEHALF OF GWENDOLYN VIEW, BY PAYING TO IT THE SURPLUS FUNDS RECEIVED BY HANOVER COUNTY FROM THE HANOVER COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT FROM THE DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAX SALE OF THE PARCEL DESIGNATED AS GPIN 7863-82-7700 PURSUANTTO VIRGINIACODE SECTION 58.1-3967 A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the oﬃce of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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

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

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All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place or may submit comments in writing to the Hanover County Department of Public Works at email: jmﬂagg@hanovercounty.gov before the close of the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA On April 13, 2020, or as soon thereafter as papers can be prepared and filed, proceedings will be commenced by the County of Hanover, Virginia, under the authority of Section 58.1-3965 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, to sell, at a date and time to be announced, the following parcels for payment of delinquent real estate taxes: 1.

COFFEY, Grace H. COFFEY, Patricia

22.17 acres, Improved, 17064 Parsons Road; GPIN 7815-92-1323

FOX, Kermit FOX, Dorothy

3 acres, Improved, 7315 Foxal Road; GPIN 8718-36-5589

GRIMES, Shelia Faye

1 acre, Improved, 9222 E. Patrick Henry Road; GPIN 7799-69-1582

HOFMA, Linda

10 acres, Improved, 15280 Hopeful Church Road; GPIN 6892-75-9295

PHELIX, Thomas Allen PHELIX, Hillary B.

0.459 acres, Improved, 8212 N. Mayfield Lane; GPIN 8705-62-2858

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HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED 2020 TAX RATES Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, on the following: 2020 Proposed Tax Rates Real Property Personal Property Qualifying Volunteer Fire and Rescue Vehicle Personal Property Qualifying Disabled Veterans Vehicle Personal Property Machinery and Tools Aircraft Personal Property Merchants’ Capital Mobile Home Generating Equipment

2019 $0.81 $3.57 $1.78

2020 $0.81 $3.57 $1.78

$1.78

$3.57 $0.50 $1.90 $0.81 $0.81

All levies above are per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation. The owner of any property listed above may redeem it at any time before the date of sale by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest and costs thereon, including reasonable attorney's fees set by the Court and the pro-rata costs of publication. The owner may contact Sands Anderson PC at 540-373-2504 or 800-664-5699 for redemption amounts. Partial payment of delinquent taxes, penalties, reasonable attorneys’ fees, interest or costs shall not be sufficient to redeem the property, and shall not operate to suspend, invalidate or make moot any action for judicial sale. NOTE: This Notice is NOT an advertisement for a public auction. To receive notice of the public auction by mail or electronically, please send a written request to Sands Anderson PC at P.O. Box 907, Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0907.

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Hanover County Recycling Service District The County of Hanover, Virginia, proposes to levy a tax of $32.00 per residential lot located in the Hanover County Recycling Service District for the purpose of funding recycling services. The fee for the prior year was $28.00. Atlee Manor Sewer Service District The County of Hanover, Virginia, proposes to levy a tax of $780.00 per residential lot located in the Atlee Manor Sewer Service District for the purpose of funding sewer system improvements. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is not obligated to adopt the proposed tax rates but may adopt rates up to the amounts listed as it deems necessary. Related information is available for inspection at the Oﬃce of the County Administrator, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA, (804) 365-6005, any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed rates should appear at the stated time and place. Written or oral statements will be accepted. _____________________________________________ Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 1, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 20-03 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION SCHEDULE OF FEES, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15.2-2241 AND 15.2-2286 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA, BY INCREASING THE FEE FOR A ZONING COMPLIANCE LETTER FROM A FLAT FEE OF $25 TO A FLAT FEE OF $75. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HANOVER COUNTY: 1. That the following portion of the Hanover County Zoning and Subdivision Schedule of Fees is amended to read as follows:

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on April 1, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 20-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING HANOVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES PURSUANT TO TITLE 15.2, CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA AND INCLUDING SPECIFICALLY VA. CODE 15.2-928(A)(vi), PROPOSED TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2020 Fees applicable to users at Route 301 Transfer Station: FEES

EXISTING

PROPOSED

Tipping Fee, per ton

$50.00

Tires: Rim diameter no larger than 16”

$1.75 each $2.25 each + tipping fee

Tire diameter no larger than 32” Rim diameter larger than 16” but not exceeding 25”

$8.00 each $9.00 each + tipping fee (no tires over 44”)

Tire diameter larger than 32” but not exceeding 44” Bulk – per ton Refrigerant-containing appliances from non-residential sources

$130.00

$140.00

$15.00 each

$15.00 each + tipping fee

HANOVER COUNTY ZONING AND SUBDIVISION FEE SCHEDULE Request:

Current Fee:

New Fee:

Zoning Compliance Letter

$25

$75

2. That the remainder of the Hanover County Zoning and Subdivision Fee Schedule, last modiﬁed by the Board of Supervisors in Ordinance 15-03, shall remain in effect.

Mattresses or inner coil spring mattresses from non-residential sources (Does not include box springs or foundation mattress that can be readily crushed, e.g. wood framed)

$15.00 each + tipping fee

E-waste: CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitor or television Projection television LCD (liquid-crystal display) monitor or television Electronic printers Oversized logs (4” to 12”)

$28.00 each $23.00 each $14.00 each $5.00 each $50.00 per ton

Commercial solid waste and yard waste

$50.00 per ton

at the ofﬁce of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30

Construction and demolition waste (residential and commercial)

$50.00 per ton

a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear

Residential solid waste and yard waste (self-hauled)

3. That the provisions of this ordinance shall be effective July 1, 2020.

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available

at the stated time and place. _____________________________________________ Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

no charge

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the ofﬁce of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place. _____________________________________________ Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2019-00015, CAPITAL UP INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, to B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7822-41-0443 and 7822-41-3393, consisting of approximately 9.67 acres, and located on the north line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) across from Bethany Estates Way (State route pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a shopping center. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2019-00019, HICKORY HILL II, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, on GPINs 7880-92-1335 and 7880-81-6802, consisting of approximately 51.5 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) at its intersection with Providence Church Road (State Route 662). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business and Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a mix of commercial (retail, office and restaurant) uses and residential uses (100 townhome units) at a density of 1.94 dwelling units per gross acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2019-00028, NANCY ROBERTSON COMBS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8706-06-6722, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, and located on the north line of Combs Drive (State Route 2181) at its intersection with Cool Spring Road (State Route 652). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 22 building lots for a gross density of 2.2 units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00035, LEBER ESTATES, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8753-03-8159 and 8753-11-5909, consisting of approximately 120.65 acres, and located on the west line of McClellan Road (State Route 628) at its intersection with Peace Road (State Route 616) and located on the east line of Market Road (State Route 630) approximately 900 feet south of its intersection with Falling View Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 19 building lots for a gross density of one dwelling unit per 6.35 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor REZ2020-00004, ROBERT J. TUCK, III AND HANKY, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan approved with rezoning request C-1-19(c), Robert J. Tuck, III, et al., on GPINs 8724-14-6338(part), 8724-24-0545, 8724-14-5371 and 8724-14-6103, consisting of approximately 8.6 acres, zoned RS(c) Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and to rezone approximately 0.02 acres zoned RS(c) Single-Family Residential District with conditions to A-1, Agricultural District, located on the south line of Walnut Grove Road (State Route 636) approximately 500 feet east of its intersection with Cold Harbor Road (State Route 156). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed amendment would allow a minor property line adjustment and would change the gross density from 2.16 dwelling units per acre to 2.21 dwelling units per acre. No new lots are being proposed. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2019-00006, WOODSIDE FARMS OF VA, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreation facility/events venue on GPIN 7787-06-9949, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Woodside Farms Drive (State Route number pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2020-00001, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (FIRE/EMS) Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-24-83, Am. 1-05) in accordance with Sections 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a new fire training building at the existing fire training facility and its related uses on GPINs 7850-98-3275 and 7860-09-5200(part), consisting of approximately 259.85 acres; the area of the CUP is approximately 23.12 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and is located on the north line of Winston Road (State Route 696) approximately 3,200 feet west of its intersection with Blanton Road (State Route 666). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROPOSED BUDGET Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2506, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the County Administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s FY21 Proposed Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvements Program, and Five-Year General Fund Financial Plan and associated ordinances being proposed for adoption. This public hearing will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. At that time, all interested persons may present written or oral statements and ask questions regarding the entire budget including proposed revenue sources. Copies of the entire FY21 Proposed Budget and the related documents listed above are available for public inspection any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the OfďŹ ce of the County Administrator, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, phone number (804) 365-6005. Forms for written comments may also be obtained at that ofďŹ ce. Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator The following is a summary of the Proposed Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvements Program and FiveYear General Fund Financial Plan:

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2019-00029, RIVA RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7860-76-8346, consisting of approximately 53.23 acres, and located on the south line of West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) approximately 550 feet east of its intersection with Poplar Valley Place (state route pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of eight (8) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.65 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2019-00036, PENCE HOLDINGS, INC. Request(s) to rezone from B-3(c), General Business District with conditions, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPIN 7788-06-7720, consisting of approximately 9.44 acres, and located on the north line of Vermeer Place (State route pending) at its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for various M-2, Light Industrial District uses including a recreational vehicle storage site. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2019-00037, AIR PARK ASSOCIATES, L.P. Request(s) an amendment to the proďŹ&#x20AC;ers approved with rezoning request C-13-94(c), Air Park Associates, on GPINs 7798-44-0937, 7798-44-0663, 7798-44-2350, 7798-33-3765, 7798-34-2121, 7798-24-8382, 7798-24-6569, 7798-24-4811, 7798-25-1001, 7798-35-3160, 7798-35-4750, 7798-35-0225, 7798-25-6471, 7798-45-3554, 7798-54-5903, 7798-33-9427, 7798-43-4904, 7798-43-4481, 7798-43-8505, 7798-53-1614, and 7798-35-1840, consisting of approximately 217.34 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions. The property is located on the west line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) approximately 1000 feet south of its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) and on the south line of Ashcake Road (State Route 657) approximately 800 feet west of its intersection with Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Limited Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the development of a warehouse/distribution facility. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a vehicle washing facility on GPIN 7788-06-7720(part), consisting of approximately 2.81 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions (rezoning to M-2(c), Light Industrial District pending with REZ2019-00036), and located on the north line of Vermeer Place (State route pending) at its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Business-Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2019-00011, COMPASS CHRISTIAN CHURCH Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-3-80, AM. 1-09) in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a church expansion and its related uses on GPINs 8725-31-9218, 8725-30-8257, 8725-40-1234, 8725-40-2226 and 8725-40-1473, consisting of approximately 17.57 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Liberty Circle (private road) north of its intersection with Mechanicsville Turnpike (U.S. Route 360). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial and Suburban High (3-7 Dwelling Units per Acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2020-00005, AIR PARK ASSOCIATES, L.P. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to allow a building height taller than permitted on GPINs 7798-44-0937, 7798-44-0663, 7798-44-2350, 7798-333765, 7798-34-2121, 7798-24-8382, 7798-24-6569, 7798-24-4811, 7798-251001, 7798-35-3160, 7798-35-4750, 7798-35-0225, 7798-25-6471, 7798-453554, 7798-54-5903, 7798-33-9427, 7798-43-4904, 7798-43-4481, 7798-438505, 798-53-1614, and 7798-35-1840, consisting of approximately 217.34 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the west line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) approximately 1,000 feet south of its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) and on the south line of Ashcake Road (State Route 657) approximately 800 feet west of its intersection with Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland SE2020-00006, MEGAWASH, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-175.3 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fence more than 4 feet high in the required front yard on GPIN 7788-06-7720, consisting of approximately 9.44 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District (subject to concurrent rezoning to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, REZ2019-00036), and located north line of Vermeer Place at its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna

Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning OďŹ&#x192;ce, Monday CUP2019-00010, MEGAWASH, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.2 of through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 34

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Parks & Rec offers variety of clubs

Sponsors needed for 300th birthday event

ASHLAND -- Fill your days with fun and friendship by joining exciting clubs through Hanover County Parks & Recreation.

HANOVER -- Hanover County is celebrating its 300th birthday in 2020 and will celebrate at multiple events throughout the year. Sponsorship opportunities are available for four Signature Events approved by the citizens committee planning the celebration: Scotchtown’s 300th Anniversary Festival on May 30 at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown; The Ashland Strawberry Faire on June 6; The Hanover Tomato Festival on July 11; Culminating the celebration will be a Birthday Ceremony with special guest speakers on Oct. 17. This ceremony will include the opening of the Hanover Museum of History & Culture. The Oct. 17 Celebration will include special exhibits, music and re-enactors around and in the historic Courthouse, one of the nation’s oldest. Come out and tour

Card Clubs Accumulate points by trick-taking and forming a combination of cards in the game of Pinochle on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. If more of a relaxed card game is what you are looking for there’s Canasta, played every Monday from noon to 3:30 p.m. Basic knowledge of Bridge is all you need to join Social Bridge Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy the American version of Mah Jongg, a Chinese tile game that is similar to Gin Rummy on the 1st Monday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Pinochle, Canasta, Bridge, and Mah Jongg are held at the Pole Green Community Center. Euchre is the name of the game at the Montpelier Community Center! No complicated scoring in this actionpacked game that meets on the 3rd and 4th Fridays 1 to 4 p.m.

Creative Clubs If you are creative and like to work on personal projects in a social setting, the Open Art Studio meets on Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pole Green Community Center. Check out the Country School Quilters on the 2nd Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and the 2nd Saturday and Friday proceeding the 2nd Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Montpelier Community Center. Pole Green Community Center is located at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The Montpelier Community Center is located at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane in Montpelier. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at (804) 365-7150 or email parksandrec@ hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

the new museum. Sponsorship opportunities for Hanover County’s 300th birthday celebration will range from $500 to $7,500. Sponsors can donate cash or in-kind services for the celebration generally in various categories. Categories include “Celebration Sponsor” of $500; “Hanover’s Heritage” of $1,000; “Henry Clay” of $2,500; and “Patrick Henry” of $5,000. You also can sponsor specific items that are associated with the celebration. These specific items include a commemorative video, a commemorative program, historical displays, lamp post banners, historical re-enactors and “birthday cake” or cupcakes. A sponsorship guide with all prices and payment options is available on the Hanover County Parks & Recreation webpage.

You can access the link directly at www.hanovercounty. gov/300CelebrationSponsor Sponsors will receive: Prominent placement of logo on general collateral for the Hanover 300th Celebration, and on any signature event signage, advertisements, online and social media; Recognition on or near the designated asset; On-site promotional opportunities at signature events. For more information on the county’s 300th birthday celebration, visit the 300th birthday page on the county website at www.hanovercounty.gov/2020-Celebration. You also can email hanover300@ hanovercounty.gov or call the County Administrator’s office at 804-365-6005. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Decor ideas to give homes a fresh look this spring homeowners to give their homes an entirely new look this spring.

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colors. If colorful, bright flowers dot the garden in the backyard, homeowners can bring those uplifting pastels inside by painting an accent wall or even adding some brightly colored accent furniture to rooms that could use a lift. Declutter Clutter is often conquered during spring cleaning sessions, but homeowners who want to create more free-flowing interior spaces can downsize their furniture and/or look for multipurpose features that make it hard for clutter to take over a room. Create more open space in entertaining areas by mounting the television and getting rid of a bulky entertainment center. Create even more space by replacing rarely used

end tables with a storage ottoman where books and magazines can be stored to give a room a fresh, clean look. Accent features Sometimes the smallest changes to an interior space make the biggest impression. Replace dated accents like vases and table lamps with newer items that reflect the latest styles and trends. Such adjustments won’t break the bank, and they can give rooms a whole new feel. Spring is a great time to reconsider home interiors. This spring homeowners can embrace various strategies, both big and small, to give their homes a whole new feel. -Metro Creative

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Wood panel design trend is coming back esign trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passe might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity. In fact, one of the more derided home decor trends of yesteryear has slowly crept back into style, albeit in moderation. Wood paneling is back and better than ever, advise many design professionals. It’s the formerly ugly duckling that

filled homes starting in the 1950’s, creating drab dens and faux-wood family rooms. Paneling had long been an element of choice because it is relatively easy to install and can camouflage problem walls in a home, like those covered in boisterous wallpaper prints. Wood paneling reach the peak of its popularity in the 1970’s, and since then homeowners have been tearing down these faux offenders for years or masking them in paint to brighten up spaces. However, the experts at Apartment Therapy report that wood paneling in shades of brown are making a comeback in cozy

spots such as dens or studies. The warm tones of wood paneling elicit a retro vibe. But unlike their fake predecessors, today’s paneled walls are being outfitted in real wood, making them more eco-friendly and stylish than ever before. Designers have flocked to reclaimed wood and veneer panelings to incorporate them into design elements. And while wood paneling used to be hung vertically, designers now experiment with hanging paneling. Many people no longer use paneling to cover an entire space. Paneling is used sparingly as an accent wall or another

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Wood paneling can add a rustic feel to a bathroom. .

feature for character. Wood walls can be stained in a rich mahogany to look upscale or be weathered and rustic. Homeowners ready to reembrace wood paneling can choose to enhance one wall in

a room. Think about the space above a fireplace or a strip of wall behind a sitting chair and side table. Paneling also can serve as a headboard behind a bed in a master suite. Painted horizontally, paneling can add

dimension and texture to walls, even in a bathroom. Wood paneling is slowly making a comeback, proving that no design trend every truly goes away. -Metro Creative

WHY PAINTERS WEAR WHITE he sight of professional painters decked out in white overalls is a familiar one to many people. Perhaps you’ve pondered just why painters wear white? The reasons behind painters’ sartorial choices is not easily verifiable, but it’s fun to explore nonetheless. The actual name for a painting professionals wardrobe is ‘painter’s whites.’ White canvas or denim pants, white t-shirt, overalls, and a white cap are often worn by painters. The idea of wearing white may date back to the 1700s, when there were not a variety of house colors available. As a result, white was the primary choice of paint at this time. If white paint were to be dripped on a white uniform, it wouldn’t be readily noticed before laundering. Painters also used to mix 50 pounds of ‘white lead powder’ with a can of paint paste to make about two gallons of paint. The mixing process produced large amounts of white dust. To hide the dust, the painters wore white. It is also believed that some painters crafted clothing from the white sails from ships. Another theory behind painters’ preference for white work gear traces its origins to 19th century union painters. Those in the union adopted the

all-white uniform to differentiate themselves from non-union painters. Sometimes a black bow tie was added to complete the professional presentation. There are some practical reasons for painters to wear white. White clothing tends to be cooler when working outdoors or in sunny locations. Should painter’s whites become dirty, they’re easily bleachable without the color fading. Also, white is a pristine color that will present the appearance of cleanliness. Homeowners may readily invite and trust a clean worker into their homes to get the job done. Painters often find that their business logo stands out sharply against the white of a uniform, which can be another practical reason to don some white overalls. White clothing also can be less expensive to replace. Today, because there are many other paint hues available, painter’s whites may not be so pristine. But those variously shaded specks and splatters may be indicative of a seasoned professional who has put in many hours on the job. Painters have long worn white as their unofficial uniform. The theories as to why vary, but the tradition is likely here to stay. -Metro Creative

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Storage opportunities in hidden places inding more space to store and display all the ‘stuff ’ used for day-to-day living, as well as life’s pleasures, can be an adventure that ends with everything in its perfect place. Woodcraft can help you with a few ideas to kick-start your space hunt and then suggestions for tools and supplies to make your storage projects successful. Small tables with enclosed storage underneath, chests and trunks that provide seating, benches with built-in storage, beds with built-in space underneath or in the headboard, and kitchen islands with concealed nooks are all options to manage ‘stuff.’

Plan for Painting Up Front ‘When choosing where to develop storage and display space, you have the opportunity to rethink the colors in rooms where changes will be made,’ Woodcraft Public Relations Manager and blogger Lori Harper said. ‘By using paint in building, buying or repurposing storage pieces, you can change or supplement an existing color palette.’ Woodcraft stocks a wide selection of finishing and paint products, including the versatile General Finishes Milk Paint, General Finishes Flat Out Flat Topcoat, Black Dog Salvage Furniture Paint, and Black Dog Salvage Guard Dog and Show Dog Topcoats.

In the kitchen, add drawers to the space (toe-kick) beneath lower cabinets to store rarely used items. Shelving and bookcases, either built-in or freestanding/open or enclosed, will transform unused wall areas or sections of large closets into instant storage for a wide range of items. Nooks cut out of the wall and covered by pictures offer one of many concealed storage options that also include nooks or drawers in the sides of enclosed staircases. The ideas for storage and display projects are endless and can be found through Internet searches and on Woodcraft.com in books like ‘Stanley Built-Ins & Storage’ by David Schiff, in the Woodcraft blog, and in free videos and articles.

Building Made Easy Pocket-hole joinery is a quick, easy way to join wood pieces for building projects. Kreg makes it simple with a pocket-hole jig for every application to create very strong joints. Check out Festool’s CXS Compact Drill Driver Set for drilling pocket holes and adding pocket screws, as well as handling other day-to-day drilling and driving challenges with comfort. Tight spaces, dark spots, and corners are no match for it. For projects that require using nearly invisible fasteners, the industrial strength Grex 23-gauge Headless Pinner leaves only the tiniest of entry holes, making it ideally suited for finishing work, detailed woodworking, light wood assembly, deco-

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This travel trunk from the 1970s is now a reimagined family heirloom storage trunk that fits well into any room.

rative trim, dowel and joint pinning, and picture frame assembly. To provide air pressure for the pinner, Rolair’s JC10PLUS Compressor is a good choice. The oilless machine features a 1 HP, single-stage, two-cylinder motor/pump and a stainless steel reed valve that runs on low RPM for optimum quiet operation. Building drawers is easy with the Kreg Drawer Slide Jig that supports drawer boxes while mounting slides

to the drawer. The jig works with ball-bearing, epoxycoated, and undermount slides for perfect positioning every time. Whether you’re boring shelf pin holes in a new entertainment center or adding adjustable shelving in an existing cabinet, the Kreg Shelf Pin Jig will help you get the job done quickly and accurately. The Kreg Cabinet Hardware Jig makes it easy to install knobs and pulls on drawers and doors.

Shortcuts & Safety To save time when building drawers, check out the Ready-to-Use Prefinished Birch Drawer Sides at Woodcraft. For some really madeto-order storage units, use WoodRiver Cubby Cube Connectors. Available in three configurations Ñ cross-brackets, T-brackets or L-brackets Ñthese handy connectors allow for quick and easy construction of

multiple cube storage using 3’4”-thick material in any size you need. Protect your ears while using power tools with ISOtunes Professional Noise Isolating Earbuds Ñ OSHAapproved hearing protection and Bluetooth technology so you can connect to a smartphone and listen to music. If protection is all you need, consider the Pyramex BP 3000 Banded Earplugs. - Metro Creative

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Tips for waterproofing a basement or crawl space Water can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Few things have the potential to damage a home as much as water. From leaks to flooding to moisture problems like mold, water can wreak havoc on a home. Basements or crawl spaces are areas of a home where water can do the most damage. Basements and crawl spaces tend to be the lowest-lying spots in a home, and therefore prime spots for water to enter. Water problems in these areas can contribute to the demise of the structural integrity of the foundation. Water can enter homes in numerous ways. Many building materials, including concrete, that seem solid at first glance actually are quite porous. As ground water collects around these materials, the weight of the accumulated water, called hydrostatic pressure, can weaken the materials, causing cracks where water can seep through. Water also can enter subterranean spaces through basement windows and gaps between footings and concrete slabs, or push up through foundation floors when homes are in areas with high water tables. Remedying water issues in a home generally breaks down into two methodologies: exterior waterproofing and interior waterproofing. Depending on the cause and severity of the water issue, one or the other, or even both, may be recommended. Exterior waterproofing Exterior waterproofing aims to keep water away from and out of the home.

The home improvement information resource DoItYourself. com says that exterior waterproofing generally includes the application of a waterproofing agent to the concrete foundation. In addition, exterior waterproofing also could include excavation so a drainage system can be installed around the entire footing of the home. Regrading a property and properly relocating gutters and downspouts can help with many water issues. Interior waterproofing When water in a basement or crawl space needs to be remediated indoors, a system to collect, drain and remove water may be necessary. This can include sump pumps, drains, gravity discharge systems, and more. Moisture barriers, which can include special paints or products applied to the foundation walls and floor, also can help keep water from entering the space. Moisture solutions Keeping water out is only one part of the equation. Homeowners also need to manage moisture, like excessive humidity. A marriage of HVAC and waterproofing techniques may be necessary to improve air flow and remove humidity in the air. While many homeowners have attempted to address water issues on their own, many times it is a job best left to the professionals. Because water penetration can have multifaceted causes, a professional can best assess the situation and create solutions that fit with homeowners’ budgets and needs. -Metro Creative

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Bathroom renovation projects are worthwhile investments

What to expect during a bathroom remodel here are many reasons to renovate a home. Some homeowners purchase fixer-uppers and commit to making major renovations before they even move in, while others may renovate their homes with an eye on resale value. But many homeowners also take on renovation projects to make the homes more livable for themselves. Bathroom renovations are popular projects. In fact, a 2018 survey from the National Association of Home Builders found that bathroom remodels are the most popular remodeling projects. But just because bathroom remodeling projects are popular doesn’t mean they’re easy to endure. Knowing what to expect during a bathroom remodel can help homeowners get through the renovation process.

Cost Bathroom remodeling projects can be expensive. According to Remodeling magazine’s ‘Cost vs. Value 2019’ report, a mid-range bathroom remodeling project cost an average of $20,420 in 2019, while an upscale remodel cost just under

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$64,000. Homeowners should develop budgets for their bathroom renovation projects to determine which type of project they can afford. In addition, setting aside a little extra money for overruns is a wise move that can help homeowners handle any unforeseen expenses that arise during the project. Noise Few home renovation projects can be undertaken quietly, and bathroom renovations tend to generate a lot of noise. The noise can be difficult to overcome for professionals who work from home full-time, and it also can be hard on parents of young children who still nap and don’t yet go to school. Parents of young children may find it best to delay bathroom renovation projects until their children are school-aged and out of the house for most of the day on weekdays. Mess The debris generated by bathroom renovation projects is another thing homeowners must prepare for. In addition to preparing for the waste generated by the project, first-time renovators must

realize that dust might be a big issue once the project begins. Dust can pose a threat to residents’ overall health, particularly the health of youngsters whose bodies haven’t yet fully developed. As a result, parents of young children may want to schedule renovations during family vacations so their children are exposed to as little dust as possible. Changes Few renovations go off without a hitch. Once a project begins, contractors often uncover issues that weren’t noticeable to the naked eye. These issues may increase the cost of completing a project or force homeowners to change their plans to make the project stay as close to their budgets as possible. Recognizing that these decisions may have to be made on the fly can help homeowners feel more prepared when unexpected issues arise. Bathroom renovation projects are worthwhile investments. Knowing what to expect during a bathroom renovation project can help homeowners handle all the twists and turns that may arise. Metro Creative