The Mechanicsville-Ashland Local – 06/14/2023

Ashland clears the way for giant business park

RACHEL KESTER

Richmond Suburban Newspapers

The Ashland Town Council in May approved a measure that paves the way for a 234-acre multi-use business park that o cials hope will spur growth along the Ashland-Hanover County line.

“In Ashland, we’re right on the interstate, which produces a majority of our local revenue,” said Mayor Steve Trivett. “If you have something that’s available and that can achieve revenue, it’s wise to use it the best you can.”

Plans for the Iron Horse Business Park, proposed by Northern Virginia’s WestDulles Properties, calls for the development in Ashland of five retail or o ce buildings on Route 54, with eight flex warehouses behind them. It also includes space for a hotel near the intersection of

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Cooling assistance available in Hanover starting June 15

COMMUNITY REPORT

The Hanover County Department of Social Services o ers cooling assistance for households with individuals aged 60 or older, disabled residents or children under 6. The application period for this program begins June 15 with funds expected to be available through August 15.

Cooling assistance can include:

„ Payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment

„ Payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment

„ Repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump

„ Purchase of a whole-house fan, including ceiling or attic fans

„ Purchase and installation of one window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

With graduation just a week away, Patrick Henry High School’s Class of 2023 gathered to practice for this Saturday’s graduation ceremony. Hanover County high school seniors will mark the end of their high school journey in the Farm Bureau Center at The Meadow Event Park beginning at 8 a.m.

Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first come, first served. Renters must

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have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property to be eligible.

“We urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at (804) 365-4100,” said Daricka Jones, Deputy Director of the Hanover Department of Social Services.

An eligible household can receive more than one type of assistance per application. For the 2023 cooling season, applicants who are eligible will receive the maximum amount at approval. They will not need to turn in future bills for payment.

Financial eligibility is based on income only. Income levels for eligibility are significantly higher than in prior years, Jones

said. Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills must be in the name of a household member, or the service address must be the same as the applicant’s address.

Residents can apply for cooling assistance is online at www.commonhelp. virginia.gov, or by calling (855) 635-4370 toll-free. The program is o ered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program.

Printable applications can be found online at http://dss.virginia.gov/ benefit/ea/index.cgi or at the Hanover Department of Social Services, 12304 Washington Highway. Paper applications include instructions on where they can be returned in person, by mail and fax.

For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call (804) 365-4100.

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PROPERTY TRANSFERS

15.67 acres; Cheryl Lee Arrington to Jordee Dale Williford, $235,000.

18315 Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam; Jeanette L. Maze to Lorenzo Giles, $489,000.

Block B, Section 1, Highland Industrial Park; Quarles Petroleum Inc. to Alpha Portfolio Owner LLC, $2,963,369.

8084 Castle Grove Drive, Mechanicsville; Balducci Builders Inc. to Danielle Felice Drinnon, $469,186.

7727 Clarey Lane, Mechanicsville; Bishop’s Park LLC to Matthew Cole Johnson, trustee, $597,285.

7509 Crossbill Court, Mechanicsville; W.V. McClure Inc. to Felix Roberto Mondragon, $551,883.

9239 Derwent Drive, Mechanicsville; Terry Hinkins to Dani Leann Byerly, $390,000.

10337 Farm Glen Way, Glen Allen; Jackson D. Willett to Cameron A Frostick, $540,000.

10430 Gladfelter Road, Glen Allen; RCI Builders LLC to Keith Patton Berkle, $1,124,926.

16130 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier; Nancy J. Thomas, trustee to Gonzago Bins Cleverson De Oliveira, $200,000.

9242 Halifax Green Drive, Mechanicsville; NVR Inc. to Robert William Nichols, $595,865.

127 Hanover Avenue, Ashland; Sean W. Crum to Chance Robinson, $337,500. 7324 Jackson Arch Drive, Mechanicsville; Christy Jo Couns to Rhonda Cumba, $304,999.

13483 Lakeview Farms Place, Ashland; Nicholas W. Abbate to Wade L. Jones, $915,000.

Lot 1, Commonwealth Park; Riverstone Properties LLC to Hanover Express Wash LLC, $1,500,000.

Lot 28, Block D, Section 1, Cool Spring Forest; Geneva Alexander Harrison to Larry R. Tunstall, $415,000.

Lot 5, Block A, Vermeer Commercial Center; 10501 Vermeer LLC to American Fleet Holdings LLC, $562,500.

13460 Lower Lakes Place, Ashland; William

J. Kruger to James Vincent Willis, $950,000. 7232 Merle Smith Lane, Mechanicsville; Angel C. Von Hagel to George W. Roat IV, $350,000.

8755 New Holland Lane, Mechanicsville; Rosewell F. Jones to David Patrick Riley, $400,000.

18249 Oakshire Court, Montpelier; Wade L. Jones to Edwin Espino, $422,500.

8334 Oxfordshire Place, Mechanicsville; Robert Greg Dillard to Richard Dwight Hite, $400,000. Parcel; Tina Harris to Sarah R. Sanders, $500,000.

8091 Perrincrest Place, Mechanicsville; Michael Good to Basem Subih, $566,000.

7162 Plum Grove Court, Mechanicsville; Richard C. Theisen to Richard Ryan Theisen, $350,000.

7171 Red Sash Drive, Mechanicsville; Mary

A. Lange to Carolyn Sue Forcum, $360,000.

6146 Rosemary Drive, Mechanicsville; Kevin R. Damian, administrator to Charles E. Harvey Jr, $300,000.

8845 Seaycroft Drive, Mechanicsville; HHHunt Homes LC to Ronny John, $635,475.

5292 Summer Plains Drive, Mechanicsville; Robert Llewellyn to Ambrogio Amato, $389,500.

10210 Thor Lane, Mechanicsville; Amy L. Coleman to Lucas A Smith, $405,000.

8262 Trudi Place, Mechanicsville; Christopher S. Taylor to Jessica Ramsey Charters, $494,000.

Unit 4, Right Flank Medical Condominium; Right Flank Medical LLC to Right Flank Colon and Rectal Specialists LLC, $3,044,125.

9063 White Plains Court, Mechanicsville; HHHunt Homes LC to Sharon L. Peterson, $474,805.

13100 Winding White Rose Lane, Ashland; Craftmaster Homes Inc. to Kurt Dunmire, $792,280.

MEMORIAL DAY VISITOR

While the rest of the county was busy with their holiday weekend plans, this little visitor stopped to rest for a few moments in a flower pot in Mechanicsville’s Meredith Farms on Memorial Day.

MECHANICSVILLE — ASHLAND LOCAL PICK UP LOCATIONS

Mechanicsville — 23111

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners , 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Truist — Lee Davis, 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke. Books Beads & More, 8106 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Colonial Pharmacy, 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Dorns Body & Paint, 8190 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Essex Bank, 6316 Mechanicsville Tpke.

FCL Favor Christian Life, 6501 Mech Tpke, Ste 101

Gus’ Italian Café, 7358 Bell Creek Road

Hanover Cleaners, 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

HealthLink Chiropractic Center, 7347 Bell Creek Road

Hometown Realty, 7240 Lee Davis Rd, Suite

200

Kroger, 6335 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee Davis B & P, 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Lee Davis Pharmacy, 7016 Lee Park Road

Little Bean Coffee Co., 7032 Mechanicsville

Tpke.

Mechanicsville Drug Store, 8077

Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville Library, 7461 Sherwood

Crossing Place

Primis Bank (Mechanicsville), 8123

Mechanicsville Tpke.

TGI Friday’s, 8100 Creighton Parkway

The Ville, 7526 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Treats and Treasures, 5912 Cold Harbor Road

Village Bank (Old Mech), 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

West Store, 4225 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville — 23116

Atlee Branch Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Drive

Balducci Realty & Builders, 10173

Chamberlayne Road

Bell Creek Vet., 8310 Bell Creek Road

Dominion Women’s Health, 8239

Meadowbridge Road

Hogg Professional Building, 9137

Chamberlayne Road

KidMed, 8356 Bell Creek Road

Owens and Minor, 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Progressive Dental, 8417 N Run Medical Drive

Pulmonary Assoc. Richmond, 7497 Right

Flank Road

Primis Bank (Kings Charter), 9495 Charter

Gate Drive

Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.), 10030

Sliding Hill Road

Ashland- 23005

Ashland Library, 201 S.Railroad Ave.

Ashland Police Dept., 601 England Street

Ashland Town Hall, 101 Thompson Street

Ashland Visitor Center,112 N. Railroad Ave.

Cross Brothers Grocery, 107 South Center

Street

Hanover Community Service, 12300

Washington Hwy.

Hanover Parks and Rec, 13015 Taylor Complex

Lane

Henry Clay Shopping Center, Rt. 54

Rise n Shine Diner, 10372 Leadbetter Road

Sheetz/Ashland, 12341 N. Washington Hwy.

Sheetz/Leadbetter Dr, 10037 Sliding Hill Road

Skateland, 516 N. Washington Hwy.

Village Bank, 10035 Sliding Hill Road, #101

Ashland — 23059

Aw Shucks Country Store, 6100 Pouncey

Tract Road

Montpelier — 23192

Fas Mart, 16575 Mountain Road

Food Lion, 16615 Mountain Road

Montpelier Library, 17205 Sycamore Tavern

Lane

Montpelier Pharmacy, 17128 Mountain Road

Virginia Family Practice, 15028 Brown Pleasants Road

Glen Allen — 23059

Aw Shucks Country Store, 6100 Pouncey Tract Road

Essex Bank /Va Center, 9951 Brook Road

Aylett — 23009

Primis Bank- Central Garage, 20 Commerce Lane

Hanover — 23069

Hanover County Admin Bldg, 7516 County

Complex Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office, 7522 County

Complex Road

Hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library Drive

Hanover Post Office, 13228 Hanover

Courthouse Rd

Pamunkey Regional Jail, 7240 Courtland

Farm Road

Wickham Bldg., 7515 County Complex Road

King William — 23086

Citgo Route 360 and 30, 5033 Richmond-

Tappahannock Hwy.

Valero (King William), 12132 King William Road

One Stop Market, 2185 Richmond-

Tappahannock Hwy.

Manquin — 23106

Manquin Post Office, 2171 Richmond

Tappahannock

M & M Pizza — B&P Station, 1418 Richmond-

Tappahannock Hwy.

Studley — 23162

Studley Store, 5407 Studley Road

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FOWLERS CELEBRATE 66TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

Gibson and Frances Fowler of Mechanicsville are celebrating their 66th anniversary on June 20, 2023. They have one daughter, Denise Hart, and one grandson, Nik G. Hart, of Chesterfield and are truly blessed.

Route 54 and Mount Hermon Road.

The measure addresses only part of a bigger plan that stretches into Hanover County and includes the construction of almost 150 town homes. The development will primarily be in Ashland, including its main access, so Hanover is waiting until the town’s zoning process is complete to hold public hearings.

On May 16 o cials passed an amendment to the Ashland’s comprehensive future use plan that changed the area’s designation to allow for the park. It’s a move that not everyone supports. Opponents worry the park’s size will increase tra c, impact local schools and damage the county’s unique rural character.

“It in several ways is go-

ing to overload the interstate exit node,” said Pattie Bland, chairperson of the Coalition for Hanover’s Future. “It’s monstrous in size and scope. There’s going to be more tra c and environmental degradation.”

Bland also said the business park would add 1.9 million square feet of warehouse space to a county that already has more than 14 million. “It seems like the wrong business model,” she said.

O cials are considering ways to mitigate such concerns, including the construction of a 50-foot landscape bu er on Route 54, banning truck tra c and lowering speed limits and perhaps limiting building height and design. They said they would also look into measures to protect local environmental areas, such as Mechumps Creek.

This isn’t the first time the land has undergone re-

zoning e orts. The idea of a mixed-use development has been in the works since the early 2000s. The last approved rezoning e ort was in April 2010, although no development occurred.

“As the years have gone by, the value of it has gone up,” Trivett said of the land.

“It makes sense to go about this in a way that matches how it was originally anticipated to be used.”

Trivett said the project could improve tourism and help boost development on the town’s somewhat rural eastern portion. But Bland worries that a business park of that size will inevitably damage the scenic charm of Route 54.

“There’s a lot of history there and a pretty rural entrance going toward the courthouse that’s going to be compromised,” Bland said. “Development does a lot to a landscape that forever changes it.”

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

Bingo – Hosted by VFW Post 10657 will be held at 10:30 a.m. and at 7 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. at 7168 Flag Lane in Mechanicsville. for more inforation call 804-746-9808 or email contact@vfwpost9808.com

Hanover C S B Family S upport Group -The Hanover County Community Services Board will launch an in person Family Support Group that will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the 8475 Bell Creek Road o ce. The purpose of the Hanover County Family Support group is to provide a space for those who have a loved one diagnosed with a mental illness to share their experiences and challenges. In addition, this support group will help members cope with stressful life events and empower members to be advocates for their loved ones. For more information, call Rebecca Strader at 804-365-6746 or Heidi Brown at 804-365-6769.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Hanover County VA NAACP Juneteenth Celebration will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Road in Mechanicsville. Fun activities are Car Show with old cars, trucks. Bikes, corvettes & others. 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for Kids & adults. Corn Hole Tournament for kids & adults. Email hanovernaacp2@gmail.com to participate. Honoring Hanover;s unsung hereos, Mr. Hosea Fox — Hanover’s Promoter, Mr. Spencer Curtis — Hanover ‘s Black Volunteer Fire Leader from Coatesville, Brook s Brothers6 Hanoverian Veteran brothers, Jock Jones- 1st Hanoverian drafted into the NFL, The 8 students who integrated Patrick Henry & the former Lee-Davis High School, now Mechanicsville High Shool. Musical guests will be on stage. Vendor spots available to for profits (we reserve the right to deny permission if products don’t reflect our values & mission) email hanovemaacp2@gmail.com for more information.

TUESDAY JUNE 20

The Mechanicsville Tea Party will hold their June meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Freedom Services & Training, 6701 Cold Harbor Road in Mechanicsville. It is directly across from Dollar General and close to the Creighton Road tra c circle. The guest speaker this month will be Mackenzie Babichenko, candidate for Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney. She will discuss her background and qualifications for this o ce and,

time permitting, take your questions. As always, our meetings are open to everyone. If you have any questions, please call Glenn Baker at 804-752-8389. If he does not answer, you can leave a message and he will return your call.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Caravati’s Architectural Salvage will be presented the Art McKinney Historic Preservation Stewardship Award during a brief ceremony and reception at 5:30 p.m. at 201 England Street in. Ashland. Following the presentation, guests are invited to an Ashland Museum History Talk presented inside the showroom by coowner Jimmy Kastelberg about the Caravati’s family business’s 82-yearlong history in Richmond and its two-year anniversary in downtown Ashland. The Art McKinney Historic Preservation Stewardship Award is a joint initiative of the Ashland Museum and Downtown Ashland Association.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

The Parsons’ Cause Foundation, Inc. will present Freedom’s Apostles: The Trial of the Spotsylvania Baptists. All performances begin at 10 a.m. at 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. It is the first of the Summer 2023 program of free performances at the Historic Hanover Courthouse. For more information visit parsonscause.org. Join HCSO from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as they host their first “Youth & Family Festival” at the Hanover Vegetable Farm,13580 Ashland Road in Ashland. This event is designed to give our non-profits, faith-based, and community organizations the opportunity to highlight the valuable services they o er to our youth and families.

ONGOING

Are you the parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes? Parenting a teen with Type 1 diabetes in Hanover. We all understand how demanding this life is. Which is one of the reasons Tara Gray is setting up a meet and greet and a group for have monthly meetings. Please send an email to grays708@yahoo.com with your name and information if you would like to join.

If you think you may have a drinking problem, AA can help. Visit aarichmond.org for meeting info in Hanover County and other areas or call the 24 hour hotline: 804-355-1212.

Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions One Stop Shop (MCEF OSS) is open for food, clothing

and linens from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at 7235 Stonewall Parkway in Mechanicsville (rear parking lot). The shop is available for residents in the 23111 and 23116 zip codes with identification and proof of residency. Hanover County is working with residents, businesses, landowners and other community members to update its Comprehensive Plan.

Called “Envision Hanover,” the plan is the county’s long-range vision of Hanover over the next 25 years, addressing land use, housing, economic development and natural resources. It also provides guidance on where growth may be appropriate throughout the county and what that growth should look like. Hanover residents’ feedback will shape the Comprehensive Plan and decisions regarding growth, preservation and public investment for years to come. Based upon the feedback received, the project team has been working to identify key concepts related to land use, economic development and historic resources. Residents will be able to share their ideas by participating with an in-person meeting or webinar, depending upon their schedules. The Hanover Board of Supervisors will hold public work sessions on the Comprehensive Plan on July 26. The current schedule calls for the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed update in August, with the board’s public hearing to take place a month later. For information on the planning process, and how you can participate, visit www. envisionhanover.com. You can also follow the process on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

SATURDAYS

Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland 2 miles west of U.S. 1, holds its church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Dr. Roy Minnix. Visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

SUNDAYS

All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. Visit www.allsoulsva.org.

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Lost Colony still intrigues

JIM RIDOLPHI

Contributing Columnist

The Outer Banks has become home away from home for many Virginians, especially during the summer vacation season. Locals choose the pristine beaches, pirate culture and endless supply of things to do as the perfect vacation spot, and many return annually to enjoy the splendor of its natural beauty.

Some of us are lucky enough to have spent a lifetime of visits to the beaches of North Carolina and have grown up with mythical tales of lost colonies and hapless mariners who experienced heartbreak o the treacherous shoals that parallel the tiny stretch of land.

Of all the legends and tall tales, one remains paramount in the minds of many who frequent the area: What happened to a tiny band of English settlers who landed on Roanoke Island in 1587, and vanished less than two years later?

The mystery of what happened to these 115 men, women and infants has intrigued historians for centuries. Their plight was immortalized in Paul Green’s production of “The Lost Colony,” an outdoor production performed since 1937 on the very spot the colonists landed.

As a young child, I sat in that amphitheater in total silence as the play ended. The only sound came from the waves as they gently splashed against the shore as an audience pondered what could have happened to these poor souls.

It made an impression on me and provided me a lifetime interest in the colony and what might have occurred.

The single clue left behind by presumably the colonists was an etching on a tree trunk containing the word “Croatoan.” For years, that provided historians with the best evidence for a solution, and popular theories surmised the group had picked up and moved

the 50 miles south to Hatteras Island, then known as Croatoan. English investigators visited the island in the 19th century and concluded the settlers had intermarried with Indian tribes in the area.

Over the years, other theories have emerged. Perhaps, the settlers, desperate for supplies, had packed up and headed back to England, possibly lost at sea during the voyage. Or maybe Spanish settlers or Native Americans had attacked the English settlement and murdered the group.

The latest installment of the mystery began when scientists found strange markings on a map made by John White, who headed up the Roanoke mission. He had returned home to gather supplies for the settlement, but was delayed in his return for two years. When he reached Roanoke Island, the settlement had disappeared.

The markings led scientists to head inward to Bertie County where they began to dig for artifacts and discovered several pieces of pottery whose origin was believed to be English and from the same period of time.

After an excavation of that site and another located nearby, that group of scientists and historians believe they have solved the mystery.

But other experts believe the shards of pottery found could have come from a variety of sources, and cannot find reasonable explanations why the colonists would travel to an area inland that had been identified as dangerous territory.

So, even with the latest technology and the expertise of dozens of experts who have spent lifetimes studying the colony, the mystery remains.

And as another group of excited tourists heads south for fun in the sun, The Lost Colony opens another season near Manteo, and a new group of enthusiasts will sit and hear that silence as the play ends…and wonder.

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Hanover residents among those restarting 100-year-old tradition

After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen Richmond to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention.

Since 1923, summers in Richmond were marked by Jehovah’s Witnesses filling hotels and restaurants as they attended their annual conventions. In 2020, the pandemic interrupted that tradition when the Witnesses canceled their in-person events throughout the world and held their convention programs as virtual events in more than 500 languages.

The Christian organization restarted their 100-year-old tradition of in-person gatherings in Richmond on June 2, 2023, with the first of 13 conventions that will be held Friday through Sunday throughout the summer. Thousands from Hanover County and throughout Virginia are expected to attend the convention series at the Richmond Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

“Being able to meet online was very important. It allowed us to continue doing something we love to do, attend our conventions,” said Fred Gaskins, spokesman for Jehovah’s Witnesses. “Being in person, however, allows us to greet and hug one another, something that cannot be duplicated any other way. Getting back to our large gatherings allows us to enjoy a special bond with our God, Jehovah, and share that with the public.”

Some 6,000 conventions will be

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held worldwide as part of the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention series. In the United States alone, more than 700 conventions will be held in 144 host cities. From Friday through Sunday, six convention sessions will explore the quality of patience, highlighting its modern-day relevance through Scriptural examples. A live baptism will be performed following the Saturday morning session, and a prerecorded drama will be featured in two parts during the Saturday and Sunday afternoon sessions.

“Patience is important to us since there is so much going on in the world today that requires it,” said Gaskins. “Patience is something none of us have mastered, but we are taught how to put this quality into practice. This convention theme helps us to see how and why we can develop the patience we need during these trying times.”

Jehovah’s Witnesses have been holding public conventions in stadiums, arenas, convention centers and theaters around the world for more than 100 years. After resuming smaller in-person meetings and their public ministry during 2022, the summer of 2023 marks the first time they will gather at much larger regional events around the world since the lifting of pandemic restrictions. The convention is open to the public, and no collection is taken. For more information on the program or to find other convention locations and dates, please go to jw.org.

—Submitted by William Jackson Davis, Jr.

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Commonwealth receives federal funding to improve local rural railroad crossings

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has announced that the Commonwealth has received $3.2 million in federal funding to improve four railroad crossings in rural Virginia. The rail crossing upgrades in Hanover, Stafford, and Spotsylvania counties will enhance safety and rail service as well as support higher volume and higher speed rail between Richmond and Washington, D.C.

The Commonwealth received the funding through the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

Federal Railroad Administration. The program focuses on areas in the rail network where improvements to crossings could save lives, reduce commuting delays, and improve commerce. The four Virginia projects are among 63 projects in 32 states that received federal funding.

The four crossings are on local, two-lane roadways in rural areas. Funding will support the installation of four gates at each of the crossings, which will prevent drivers from going around the barriers and trying to cross ahead of trains. The crossings currently have two gates and warning flashers.

The four crossings are at

“This project follows through on the bipartisan infrastructure law’s promises of stronger physical infrastructure, improved safety, and responsible investments in our local communities."

the following locations:

„ Brent Point Road near Arkendale Road and just outside of Widewater State Park in Sta ord County

„ Summit Crossing Road in Spotsylvania County

„ Doswell Road near Doswell Park Road in Hanover County

„ Elmont Road between Elmont Crossing Lane and

Tyson Trail in Hanover County

“These safety projects are important improvements to the best-in-class road and rail networks that make Virginia the best place to live, work, and do business,” said Virginia Transportation Secretary W. Sheppard Miller III. “Rail crossing enhancements are just some of the many transportation investments we are making across the entire Commonwealth — totaling nearly $26 billion over the next six years — ranging from rural safety upgrades to game-changing mega projects that will speed commutes and fuel the engine of our economy.”

“This project follows through on the bipartisan infrastructure law’s promises of stronger physical infrastructure, improved safety, and responsible investments in our local communities,” said U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, whose congressional district contains crossings that will be improved. “By making our communities safer, we are ensuring that Virginia remains the best place in the country to live, work, and raise a family. I want to thank the U.S. Department of Transportation for recognizing the need for these investments in our Commonwealth

— and I want to congratulate DRPT on this award.”

“The rural rail crossings are located along an important rail corridor and essential economic driver for Virginia,” said Jennifer DeBruhl, Director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation. “Making these investments today will allow Virginia to advance its ambitious rail goals while at the same time meeting community expectations for safety and reduced community impacts with the expansion of rail service.”

The crossings are located along the 123-mile Washington, D.C., to Richmond (DC2RVA) corridor that creates a vital connection between Virginia and the country’s national rail network, which will see passenger rail service double over the next decade with improvements along the CSX and Virginia Passenger Rail Authorityowned track. The DC2RVA improvements are part of the Commonwealth’s Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative to increase rail capacity and service.

Tra c and train volumes are expected to increase over the next two decades at the four crossings, making crossing improvements critical to enhancing safety of drivers and pedestrians at the crossings and improving reliability and travel times for freight and passenger rail service.

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act included the creation of this new dedicated grant program aimed at addressing points where railroad tracks inter-

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DRPT will provide a $650,000 state match to the federal funds, and the localities where the railroad crossings are located will provide a total of $150,000 in additional matching funds. Construction is expected to take place in 2024.

Virginia spends approximately $4.7 million per year on highway-rail crossing improvements to enhance safety, transportation, and rail network fluidity. According to FRA’s inventory of at-grade crossings, there are approximately 3,200 railroad crossings in Virginia.

DRPT’s mission is to connect and improve the quality of life for all Virginians with innovative transportation solutions. The agency works with rail and public transportation stakeholders to provide service to people throughout Virginia and promotes transportation options to the general public, businesses, and community decision makers. DRPT’s vision is a connected Commonwealth with an integrated multimodal network that serves every person, every business, and every need. For more information, please visit www.drpt.virginia.gov.

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MILLS, Karen Robertson

MILLS, Karen Robertson, 69, of Hanover, went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 2, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bob Mills; her mother, Betty Robertson; her children, Ginny Ellis, Kara Greenwood, Bert Mills and Kristen (John) Coletti; her grandsons, Reed and Smith Greenwood; her brother, Harold Robertson (Tonya); her sister, Katherine Seay; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Karen grew up in Richmond, Va., and graduated from Thomas Je erson High School in 1972. After receiving a degree from Madison College (JMU) in 1976, Karen was lifelong educator teaching the youth of Hanover County for 36 years where she retired from Chickahominy Middle School in 2017. She was an active member of Northside Baptist Church for more than 66 years, and she served as a member of the church sta after retiring from education. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7 at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville. A service was held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8 at Northside Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. Interment followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www.Bennettfuneralhomes.com.

MOON, Sadie Lou

MOON, Sadie Lou, 87, of Glen Allen, Va., went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2023 at home, surrounded by the loving company of her daughter, Pamela and grandson, Nathan. During her life, Sadie focused on the important things in life: friends, family, food and flowers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy O. Moon; her parents, W.E. Duke Sr. and Viola Eddleton Duke; and her brothers, W.E. Duke Jr. and David Thomas Duke Sr. Sadie is survived by her daughters, Pamela Moon and Wanda Witte; her grandson, Nathan Moon; granddaughters, Laura, Sarah and Emma; five great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Martha Ingersoll and Jean Riddle. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Goodbye, Sadie — you will be missed. bennettfuneralhomes.com Please see MORE OBITUARIES, Page 10

STEVENS, Murrie Epps Lampkin “Bootsie”

STEVENS, Murrie Epps Lampkin “Bootsie”, 88, of Mechanicsville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 3, 2023, after a life of faith in God and love for her family and friends. She will be missed by all. Bootsie was born on June 15, 1934, in Richmond, was raised in Sandston by her loving mother and father, and graduated from Highland Springs High School in 1952 where she met the love of her life, Tommy Stevens. They were joyfully married on September 8, 1956 at Fairfield Presbyterian Church and were loving and devoted parents to their daughter, Donna. Their love, faith, and commitment to each other and their family were wonderful. Bootsie was a member of Fairfield for over 65 years. For many years, she enjoyed singing soprano in the church choir. Her favorite hymns were “Amazing Grace,” “Onward Christian Soldiers,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” She also enjoyed being the Fairfield Presbyterian Women’s Treasurer for a number of years as well as an active member of the Union Sunday School Class and the Joy Circle. Through the years, she worked as a secretary, a pediatric receptionist, and a bank teller, but she said her most important roles were as wife to Tommy and mother to their daughter, Donna. Life was full of love, laughter, camping trips, cookouts, and parties with extended family. Tommy and his two brothers all lived on the same block in Mechanicsville with their families, making it wonderful for all of the children to grow up with such close family ties. Bootsie treasured all of her family and also her many friendships, especially those in the “gang” of lifelong friends she, Tommy, and Donna joined at “the river” in their younger days

with all the families piled into one little river house where they would all relax, swim, ski, and just enjoy each other’s company. Many of her family and friends have now passed on, so they are surely greeting her with big hugs and having a wonderful reunion in Heaven — led, of course, by the love of her life, Tommy. Bootsie is survived by her loving daughter, Donna Rhea Stevens Pritchett of Mechanicsville; her brothers-in-law, Robert Lewis Stevens Jr. and Ray Alonza Stevens, both of Mechanicsville; her nieces and nephews, Myra Moore, Tammy and Jamie Loving, Lori and David Jessey, Tracey and Dennis Sulser, Julie Sutton, Amy and Rusty Hale, Robby and Kim Stevens, Scott and Megan Stevens; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Rob, Ben, and Caroline Loving, Cole and Alex Jessey, Brandon, Connor, and Grant Sulser, Caleb, Emily, and Nicole Sutton, Zach and Taylor Hale, Tyler and Madison Stevens, and Neal Stevens; her aunt, Elizabeth Haddleton Lightfoot; and her cousins, Barbara, Mary Kathryn, Leighton, Allyn, Leslie, Philip, Louann, and Herbert Jr. She was preceded in death way too soon by her loving husband of 27 years, Thomas Hall Stevens; her parents, Anne Claiborne “Peggy” Lightfoot Lampkin and William Elliott Lampkin; her sisters-in-law, Genevieve Myra Johnson Stevens and Donna Lee Houchins Stevens; her doting great-grandmother who she called “Nana,” Anne Augusta “Nannie” Claiborne Lightfoot-English; her grandparents, Philip Howell Lightfoot and Bertha Helen Quilliam Lightfoot, and Walter Edward Lampkin and Murrie Epps Duncanson Lampkin; her aunts and uncles, Philip Howell Lightfoot and Ruth Ashley Lightfoot, Helen Bernard Lightfoot Owens and Harry Clinton Owens, Herbert Claiborne Lightfoot, Thelma Lampkin, and Clyde Edward Lampkin and Dorothy Lucile Johnson Lampkin. The family wishes to thank her caregivers at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Bon Secours Hospice. A private interment was held in Washington Memorial Park, Sandston. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. bennettfunearlhomes.com.

McGHEE, Fredric I. “Ric” III

McGHEE, Fredric I. “Ric” III, 22, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jackie McGhee; and grandfather, Gordon Johnson. Ric is survived by his parents, Virginia and Fred McGhee Jr.; sister, Callie McGhee; grandfather, Freddie McGhee (Gail); grandmother, Charlotte Johnson; aunts, Charlene Creps (Jim), Susan McGhee (Danny Minton), and Connie Cost; uncle, Shawn McGhee; as well as extended family and friends. He was a 2019 graduate of Lee-Davis High School, while receiving an A ssociates of Social Science through the ACA program. He was currently attending VCU, seeking a major in Psychology. It was in middle school that Ric developed the love of playing guitar. He quickly became a talented musician and enjoyed playing in several bands over the years, most recently with Silico. The family received family and friends from 1 to 2 p.m., with a Celebration of Life beginning at 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Fairmount Christian Church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to College Ministries of Virginia, P.O. Box 3280, Richmond, Va. 23228 or the McShin Foundation, 2300 Dumbarton Rd., Richmond, Va. 23228. bennettfuneralhomes. com.

Dads of dancers at Ashland Dance Academy

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Dads of dancers at Ashland Dance Academy took the stage on Sunday June 4 at Patrick Henry High School, dancing with their daughters for the finale of the show, Everybody Dance Now. Each dancers ages 3-15 danced with their dad, granddad, stepdad or uncle for the finale number. This started as a bring your daddy to dance class, but there was such interest organizers decided to add it to the show. All told, 50 dads danced in the showcase and there was reportedly not a dry eye in the audience.

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Ashland Museum swings into summer with calendar of events

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On Tuesday, June 21, the Ashland Museum partners with Downtown Ashland Association to present Caravati’s with the Art McKinney Historic Preservation Award. Join the museum at 5:30 p.m. at Caravati’s, 201 England St., for a short ceremony honoring the Kastelberg family for their work to preserve the former home of both Rawlings Motor and Loving Motor companies. A bronze marker noting the historic building will also be unveiled.

Following the presentation, the Ashland Museum will host a History Talk at 6 p.m. inside Caravati’s. Jimmie Kastelberg will talk about the history of the family business in Richmond and the move to Ashland. Both events are free and open to the public.

Trivia Night continues on third Thursday of each month – June 15, July 20, and August 17. Weather permitting, it will take place in Origin’s Beer Garden, 106 S. Railroad Ave., beginning at 6 p.m. Join in for a fun evening of questions and questionable answers from MC Woody and along with a soundtrack DJ Brent and his sta put together. The winning team receives gold medals. Free and open to the public. No reservations needed.

Our partnership with Ashland Parks and Rec continues with more summer programs for youth. Next up is Nature Photography at DeJarnette Park on Tuesday, June 20, 9-11 a.m. for rising 4th-9th graders. This is an opportunity to learn and experiment with photography in one of Ashland’s best parks. Kids can use their phone, bring a camera or try a camera we will have. Come see nature and DeJarnette Park with its linking trails through a di erent lens. There’s an exhibit in the Museum now of photos from last summer’s event. The morning promises to be fun. This is free, but reservations are required.

The Ashland Museum worm wranglers are getting ready for another Fish Like Huck Finn on Tuesday, July

25, from 9-11 a.m. Using bamboo poles and live bait, kids will learn the techniques and etiquette of fishing with a bamboo pole and a worm. Enjoy a lazy morning of fishing around the pond at DeJarnette Park under the shade trees. For rising 2nd-6th graders, this is free, but reservations are required.

New this summer is Swirl, Swoop and Lines: An Introduction to Calligraphy for rising 4th graders and above. Held at the Ashland Museum, 105 Hanover Ave., participants will learn the principles and techniques for the art of calligraphy. All materials provided for this program. This is free, but reservations are required and space is limited.

As summer heats up, the Ashland Museum will be open on Fourth Fridays, from 5-8 p.m., through September. When you come into downtown Ashland for the evening, be sure to stop in the Museum.

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

DeJarnette Park turtle models for several of the participants in the 2022 Nature Photography held by the Ashland Museum and Ashland Parks & Rec.

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DeJarnette Park Bridge by James, participant in the 2022 Nature Photography held by the Ashland Museum and Ashland Parks & Rec.

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Hanover baseball rolls to second straight state title

ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch

SPOTSYLVANIA — After losing 15 seniors from its 2022 statetitle-winning outfit, the Hanover baseball team in 2023 fought through regular-season adversity that included five consecutive defeats in April.

But those hiccups were a far cry from Saturday’s Class 4 title game at Spotsylvania High, where senior Jack Bowles’s big day at the plate and freshman Brady Elrod’s diving, game-sealing catch helped the Hawks lift their second consecutive Class 4 championship trophy on the heels of a 9-0 victory over Smithfield High.

“We had some really good times early on, and we had some really low lows,” said Hawks coach Tyler Kane, whose team played one of the toughest schedules in the state and entered the Region 4B tournament as the No. 8 seed.

“This group found a way to battle through a lot of adversity, basically turning over our entire roster. They bought in and played for each other.

“I’m so proud of these guys, how they battled and fought through the highs and through the lows. “

The championship is Hanover’s fifth in program history following crowns in 2013, 2014, 2016 and last year.

The Hawks did not give up a single run in the Class 4 tournament behind a deep pitching sta and sterling defensive play spearheaded by sure-handed shortstop Tyler Woodson.

On Saturday, it was left-handed starter Evan Nix and right-handed reliever Cole Elrod combining for the shutout.

Nix worked 3 2/3 innings and, though he walked five, did not surrender a hit until the fourth inning when he gave way to Elrod to shut the door.

At that point, the Hawks were up 3-0 following a three-run bottom of the third keyed by a twoRBI single by Bowles, who finished 3 for 4 with three RBIs and scored one of his three runs on a wild pitch later in the inning to cap Hanover’s initial o ensive outburst.

Kane lauded the leadership of his seven seniors in guiding the program through its early-season low points.

“It’s just the belief from day one,” Bowles said of what drove Hanover’s success despite so much roster turnover.

“We (the seniors) just came together and made a conscious decision between us that, we may not win every single game, but we’re

going to control everything that we can control, and the results will take care of themselves.

“It was just believing in the guys. It’s more than just what happens on the field, it’s everything o the field.”

The Hawks tacked on two-spots in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings while Cole Elrod found a rhythm on the mound, retiring the side in order in the fifth and sixth innings.

In the fourth, Brady Elrod’s sharp single got the party started. Then freshman outfielder Anthony Kinard II laid down a picture-perfect bunt down the firstbase line, forcing a throwing error and allowing the younger Elrod to

score.

Kinard scored later in the frame on another throwing error to make it 5-0. In the fifth, Bowles singled, then senior two-way standout Nolan Williamson thundered an RBI-triple into the right-center gap that one-hoped its way to the fence. Cole Elrod’s sacrifice fly scored Williamson for 7-0.

And in the sixth, Bowles was at the center of the action once again. His RBI-single to left made it 8-0, then another run crossed home on a fielder’s choice after a rundown between second and third.

Though the Hawks were cruising and their dugout and jampacked, powder-blue stands were ready to explode at this juncture,

they had one more moment of adversity to overcome.

Smithfield threatened to ruin the shutout with runners on second and third and two down in the top of the seventh. A Packers hitter drove what looked a shot o the bat to the right-center gap.

Kane, and much of the Hawks coaching sta and dugout, looked to center fielder Bowles as the only one with a chance to make the grab.

Then Brady Elrod, who secured a similarly jaw-dropping catch in the state semifinal, came flying into the picture, laying out to make the grab before running to join the powder-blue dogpile behind the mound.

MIKE KROPF, TIMES-DISPATCH

Hanover pitcher Nolan Williamson pitches the ball during the Class 4 state semifinals against James Wood on Friday, June 9.

Raiders, Hawks and Patriots place within top-10 of track state championships

ROBBY FLETCHER Sports Editor

With every run, jump and throw leading up to the events taking place at Liberty University for the Class 4 outdoor track and field championships, four local athletes can now call themselves state champions.

It was a great two days of events for fans of Patrick Henry, Hanover and Atlee on June 2-3, who each had at least one athlete end their seasons with a gold medal around their necks.

Both Atlee and Hanover had their boys and girls teams finish within the top-10 of the team standings, while Patrick Henry’s boys team finished sixth, the highest of the three schools. Atlee’s boys finished with 24.50 points to finish ninth and the girls finished seventh with 37 points. Hanover’s boys placed seventh with 26 points while the girls had 36 points and an eighth place finish.

Atlee junior Josie Rempe had a historic day at Liberty’s track, where she competed in four individual events and claimed a state title with her 300-meter hurdles time of 44.70 seconds. She edged out John Handley senior Elizabeth Imoh, who was close behind with a time of 44.92 seconds.

Rempe’s first place finish wasn’t the only thing that set her day apart from the pack. She also set school records in the 100-meter dash with a 12.24-second time in the preliminary and in the 200 dash, where her run in 24.79 seconds gave her second place. She ultimately finished fifth in the 100 finals and fifth in the triple jump (35 feet, 9 inches) to finish o her season with a masterclass performance across multiple events.

On Friday, the Raiders nearly won the boys 4x800 relay in a race that came down to a one hundredth of a second di erence between them and first place winner Blacksburg High School. Carson Echard started that race o for the Raiders, and along with Andre Chavez, helped the Raiders maintain a lead heading into the halfway point of the race. Blacksburg caught up though

Atlee boys finish undefeated season with state title win

ROB WITHAM Special correspondent

SPOTSYLVANIA – Connor

Bade dreamed of this day.

While recovering from a major knee injury that ended his 2022 season early, the faceo specialist tackled rehab with as much tenacity as he approaches his midfield responsibility.

By winning 82% of the faceo s in the Class 4 boys lacrosse championship game Saturday, Bade’s dream, and the Atlee Raiders’ dream of a perfect season, came true, as they dominated the Dominion Titans in a 14-2 victory at Massaponax High School to win their second straight state title.

to Bade, whose work in the center severely limited Dominion’s ability to put together consecutive possessions needed to launch a comeback.

“It was awesome watching us win last year, but I still had a little bit of a chip on my shoulder coming into this game,” Bade admitted. “I wanted to try to do my best to help us win.”

By winning 14 of 17 faceo s, several while in a dead sprint towards the Dominion goal, the Raiders set the game’s tone and never relented. Kevin Miller, who will next play at Christopher Newport, saluted his defense.

when it was between Atlee senior Travis Albon and Blacksburg senior Eli Sterling. In the final leg of the race, Atlee’s star closer Patrick Allen and Blacksburg senior Conner Rutherford were right next to each other down the stretch, but Rutherford finished just ahead of him to steal the win in a wild finish.

The next day, Allen, Chavez and Echard all competed hard in the 1600 race, which saw Allen place fourth (4:31.74), Chavez seventh (4:32.70) and Echard 13th (4:39.16).

Hanover’s first state champion was a surprise to no one, with star talent Alli Crytser winning her sixth state title in an illustrious running career that will continue at Georgetown next year. The senior runner added another medal to her trophy case when she competed in the 3200, where her time of 10:41.15 was unmatched by a field of 14 runners. The next closest time was 10:54.33 by second place finisher Michaela Workman from Tuscarora High School. Crytser also placed second in the 1600, earning a nine-second di erence between her and third place runner Kayla Fields from Grafton High. Crytser’s 5:03.39 time in that event was beaten only by Fauquier junior Cassidy Scott (4:53.74).

Hanover also saw senior sprinter

Deonte Harris finish his final season as a Hawk with a state title to his name. Harris’ most recent states appearance in March saw him earn a second place medal in the 55 hurdles, but this time, he went one step further to claim the gold in the 110 hurdles with a time of 14.78 seconds.

Hanover’s third champion came in the pole vault, where junior Todd Benhase won with a 15-02 vault. It was far and away the best performance, with Benhase being the only athlete out of 15 to vault his way over 15 feet. His brother Luke placed third with a 13-06 finish.

For Patrick Henry, it was a marvelous season-ending punctuation for senior Andrew Senfield, who won the 1600 race with a time of 4:21.72 and finished in sixth in the 800 (1:59.20).

Joining Senfield on the podium was Montrell James, a sophomore who placed third in the 400 dash with a time of 49.67 seconds. His run was two seconds shy of first place winner Chanan Mathis from Courtland.

Senior Shamar Williams also had a strong sprint in the 100 dash, placing seventh in the finals with a time of 11.29 seconds, 0.19 seconds behind his preliminary run that placed him in fourth on Friday.

With the triumph, Atlee completed a 20-0 campaign, and extended its winning streak to 28.

That happens to be the jersey number of senior Kevin Miller, who had four goals and three assists for the Raiders. His younger brother Ryan also scored four times and added two assists.

“We were locked in and focused on the game,” Ryan Miller noted. “It’s a di erent mindset once we step on the field.”

The sophomore had two of Atlee’s first three goals, with a Kevin Miller goal sandwiched in between for a 3-0 lead just over midway through the first period.

After goalkeeper Eric Allen made one of his seven saves, a quick transition goal by Garrett Bralley with 6.5 seconds left made it 4-0, capping a first quarter that saw the Raiders outshoot the Titans 11-2.

Atlee kept the pressure on the Dominion defense and, when a Thomas Lask goal upped the advantage to 6-0 early in the second, the Titans called timeout. Their defensive adjustment of tight man-to-man was shortlived, as Atlee responded with a Kevin Miller unassisted goal. The Titans scored late to make the halftime margin 7-1.

Momentum never shifted to the Titans. Credit for that goes first

“The defense was crazy. All year (in practice) we battled back and forth,” Miller explained. “Then they come out and give up two goals in a state championship game. That’s just wild.”

Reed Taylor, Luke Apostolides and Atlee fan favorite Brenton Buchanan each found the back of the net in the second half. Jack Miller and Diego Gutierrez scored the Dominion goals.

Atlee’s championship experience was the foundation of its repeat journey. A rugged regularseason schedule included eventual Class 5 state champion Riverside, Class 5 runner-up Douglas Freeman, and private power St. Christopher’s. The Saints came closest to handing the Raiders a defeat, falling 11-10 in late April.

Now, the Raiders can begin a new journey, trying to become just the third boys lacrosse team in VHSL history to win at least three straight state titles. But first, for head coach Fielding Crawford, who got married during the postseason run over Memorial Day Weekend, maybe a pause.

“I know he loves lacrosse,” Kevin Miller noted with a smile. “But he needs a little break. He needs a honeymoon.”

A honeymoon with a trophy and a perfect season. What could be better than that?

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Atlee junior Josie Rempe (left) won the 300-meter hurdles state title and set school records in the 100 and 200 dash events at the Class 4 State Championships on June 2-3.

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HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

TheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisorswillhold apublic hearingon June28,2023,at6:00 p.m. intheBoardmeeting room at the HanoverCountyAdministrationBuilding,7516CountyComplexRoad, at HanoverCourthouse,Hanover, Virginia,onthe followingordinance beingproposed foradoption:

ORDINANCE23-13

ANORDINANCE TO AMENDORDINANCE21-12 ANDORDINANCE22-04,WHICHESTABLISHED

(1)THEMAGISTERIAL(ELECTION)DISTRICTS FORTHEELECTIONOFTHEMEMBERSOFTHE HANOVERCOUNTYBOARDOFSUPERVISORSAND

(2)THEPRECINCTSANDPOLLINGPLACESFORALL ELECTIONSINHANOVERCOUNTY,BYCHANGING THE LOCATIONSOFCERTAINPOLLINGPLACES,AS FOLLOWS:

1.INTHEASHLANDMAGISTERIALDISTRICT,THE POLLINGPLACEFORTHEBERKLEYPRECINCTIS CHANGEDFROMJOHNM.GANDYELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO THEASHLANDFIRESTATION;

2.INTHECOLDHARBORDISTRICT,THEPOLLING PLACEFORTHEBLACKCREEKPRECINCTIS CHANGEDFROMBLACKCREEK BAPTISTCHURCH TO ROCKHILL BAPTISTCHURCH;AND

3.INTHESOUTHANNAMAGISTERIALDISTRICT, THEPOLLINGPLACEFORTHEMONTPELIER PRECINCTISCHANGEDFROMTHEMONTPELIER ARTSANDEDUCATIONCENTER TO WESTERN HANOVERCHURCH.

THEEXISTINGBOUNDARIESOFALLDISTRICTSAND PRECINCTSANDTHE LOCATIONOFALLOTHER POLLINGPLACESSHALLREMAININEFFECT.

Acompletecopyoftheproposedordinanceand relatedinformation is availableattheof ceoftheCountyAdministratoranyregular working daybetween8:30a.m.and5:00 p.m.

Allpersonswishingtocommentontheproposalmayappear at the statedtimeandplace.

HanoverCountyDepartmentofPublic Works

CoolSpringElementarySchoolSidewalk ImprovementProject

CitizenInformationMeeting

Wednesday,July12,2023,6-7:30pm

CoolSpringElementarySchool

9964HoneyMeadowsRoad,Mechanicsville, VA 23116

HanoverCountywillhold aCitizenInformationMeeting(CIM) on Wednesday,July12,2023,from6:00to7:30pmatCool SpringElementarySchool,9964HoneyMeadowsRoad, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 regardingtheproposedCoolSpring ElementarySchoolsidewalkimprovements.

Citizensmayviewtheproposedplan,whichincludes sidewalks,curbramps, amedianandpedestrian refuge island,andtwocrosswalks.Theplanandotherinformation areavailableontheCounty’swebsiteat www.hanovercounty.gov/816/Roads-and-Transportation.

Commentswillbeacceptedatthemeetingormaybe submittedtotheattentionofRossA. Ward,ProjectManager, Dept.ofPublic Works, P.O.Box470,Hanover,Virginia23069 orviaemailtoraward@hanovercounty.gov.Please reference “CoolSpringElementarySchoolSidewalkImprovement Project”inallcorrespondence.Commentsmustbe receivedby5:00pm,July24,2023tobeincludedinthe meeting record.

HanoverCountyensuresnondiscriminationandequal employmentinallprogramsandactivitiesinaccordancewith TitleVIandTitleVIIoftheCivilRightsActof1964.Anyone requiringspecialassistancetoattendandparticipateinthis meetingmaycontactRossA. Ward (804)365-6425or

TTY/TDD711orviaemailatraward@hanovercounty.gov.

NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisorshasset Wednesday,June28,2023at6:00 P.M., orassoonthereafterastheBoard’s considerationoftheadministrative agendapermits,intheBoardRoomoftheHanoverCountyGovernmentBuilding at HanoverCourthouse,Hanover,Virginia, astheday,date,time,andplacefor apublichearingtoconsiderthefollowingcases, at whichpubliccommentswillbeaccepted:

REZ2023-00008,KDGCONTRACTINGCO.,INC.(WINDINGCREEKESTATES)

Request(s)anamendmenttotheproffers approvedwithrezoningrequestC-18-00(c),DorothyAnneJennings,onGPIN7811-60-6215,zonedRC(c), RuralConservationDistrictwithconditions,andlocatedonthewestlineof WedgedStoneDrive(StateRoute1090) approximately1,900feetsouth ofitsintersectionwithBethanyChurchRoad(StateRoute610).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldamendthecashproffer.(PUBLICHEARING)

MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

REZ2023-00009,BELLINGHAM FAMILYTRUST,L.L.C.(LAKEVIEWESTATES)

Request(s)anamendmenttotheproffers approvedwithrezoningrequestC-32-98(c),M.R.andJ.C.Saunders,onGPIN7850-33-1924,zonedRC(c), RuralConservationDistrictwithconditions,andlocatedonthewestlineofLakeview FarmsPlace(privateroad) approximately3,500feetnortheast ofitsintersectionwithGreenwoodChurchRoad(StateRoute657).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldamendthecashproffer.(PUBLICHEARING)

MagisterialDistrict:SouthAnna

SE2023-00013,ADVENTCOMMUNITYCHURCH

Requests aSpecialExceptioninaccordancewithSection26-338oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermit asignlargerthanpermittedon GPIN8706-83-5133,consistingof approximately3.06acres,zonedA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,andlocatedonthesouthlineofStudleyRoad(StateRoute606) at itsintersectionwithBurkwoodClubDrive(privateroad).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Chickahominy

SE2023-00012,KENNETHC.BLOT

Requests aSpecialException PermitinaccordancewithSection26-21.17.boftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetopermit amanufacturedhomein amedicalhardshipcaseonGPIN7789-62-5002,consistingof approximately5.74acres,zonedA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,andlocatedonthewestlineof AshcakeRoad(StateRoute657) at itsintersectionwithHeath PondDrive(StateRoute2071).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Ashland

SE2023-00011,ESLMECHANICSVILLE,L.L.C.

Requestanamendmentto aSpecialException PermitinaccordancewithSection3.6.2(d)oftherepealedR-1,Single-FamilyResidentialDistrictprovisionsof theHanoverCountyZoningOrdinance,topermitconvalescenthomes,nursinghomes,orhomesforthe aged,onGPINs7796-94-6872(part),7796-95-4087, and7796-95-8003,consistingof approximately6.49acres,zonedR-1,andlocatedonthesouthlineofAtleeRoad(StateRoute638) at itsintersectionwith HollycroftCourt(StateRoute2329).Thepurposeoftheamendmentistoallowareductioninacreageandmodi cationtotheboundar yoftheSpecialException.

(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Chickahominy

REZ2022-00033, YOUNGMENSCHRISTIANASSOCIATIONOFGREATERRICHMOND,L.L.C.,ETAL.

RequesttorezonefromM-1(c),LimitedIndustrialDistrictwithconditions,andR-1,Single FamilyResidentialDistrict,toB-1(c),NeighborhoodBusinessDistrict withconditions,onGPIN7796-94-7576and7796-94-6872(part),consistingof approximately12.75acres,andlocatedonthesouthlineofAtleeRoad (StateRoute638) approximately375feeteastofitsintersectionwithCoolSpringRoad(StateRoute652).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneral LandUsePlanMapasLimitedIndustrialandSuburbanGeneral(1.5 –3.0dwellingunitsperacre).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldallowforexpansion oftheRutlandYMCA,includingtheadditionofoutdoorsoccer elds.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Chickahominy

CUP2022-00022, YOUNGMENSCHRISTIANASSOCIATIONOFGREATERRICHMOND,L.L.C.,ETAL.

Request aConditionalUse PermitinaccordancewithSections26-110.25oftheHanoverCountyZoningOrdinancetoallowarecreationfacilityon GPINs7796-94-7576and7796-94-6872(part),zonedM-1(c),LimitedIndustrialDistrictwithconditions,andR-1,Single FamilyResidentialDistrict (concurrentrequesttorezonetoB-1(c),NeighborhoodBusinessDistrictwithconditions),consistingof approximately12.75acres,andlocatedonthe southlineofAtleeRoad(StateRoute638) approximately375feeteastofitsintersectionwithCoolSpringRoad(StateRoute652).Thesubjectpropertyis designatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasLimitedIndustrialandSuburbanGeneral(1.5 –3.0dwellingunitsperacre).(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Chickahominy

REZ2023-00002,LIDLUSOPERATIONS,L.L.C.

Request(s)torezonefromB-1(c),NeighborhoodBusinessDistrictwithconditions,toB-3(c),GeneralBusinessDistrictwithconditions,onGPIN8724-39-5325, consistingof approximately6.0acres,andlocatedonthesouthlineofMechanicsville Turnpike(U.S.Route360) approximately150feeteastofitsintersection withAdams FarmRoad(StateRoute830).ThesubjectpropertyisdesignatedontheGeneralLandUsePlanMapasCommercialandSuburbanGeneral (1.5to3.0unitsperacre).Theproposedzoningamendmentwouldallowforthedevelopmentofanautomobiledealership.(PUBLICHEARING) MagisterialDistrict:Mechanicsville

CopiesoftheabovecasemaybereviewedinthePlanningOf ce,Mondaythrough Friday,betweenthehoursof8:30a.m.and5:00p.m.,pleasecontactthe PlanningOf ceoryoumayalsogotohttps://www.hanovercounty.gov/697/Board-of-Supervisors-Upcoming-and-Archivformoreinformation.

PublicNotice

NoticeisherebygiventhattheHanover CountyBoardofSupervisorshasset

Wednesday,June28,2023,intheBoard ofSupervisorsConferenceRoomon thesecond ooroftheHanoverCounty AdministrationBuildingatHanover Courthouse,7516CountyComplex Road,Hanover,Virginia,astheday,date, time,andplacefora Comprehensive PlanWorkSessiontobeginat 12:00 P.M.followedby aRegular BoardMeetingtobeginat2:00 P.M. intheBoardRoom.

NOTICEOFPUBLICHEARING HANOVERCOUNTY BOARDOFSUPERVISORS

TheHanoverCountyBoardofSupervisorshasset June 28,2023,at6:00p.m. intheBoardmeetingroomat theHanoverCountyAdministrationBuilding,7516County ComplexRoad,atHanoverCourthouse,Hanover,Virginia, asthetime,dateandplacefor apublichearingconcerning theconveyanceofaneasementtoVirginiaNaturalGas onthepropertydesignatedasGPIN7893-08-2029inthe BeaverdamMagisterialDistrict.

Allpersonsdesiringtobeheardabovemayappearatthe statedtimeandplace.Copiesofthesubjectquitclaim areavailableforinspectionattheof ceoftheCounty Administratorany regular workingdaybetween8:30a.m. and5:00 p.m.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22

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LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23

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VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22

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SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22

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SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21

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CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20

There’s not much that will bother you this week, Capricorn. It seems you have all of your ducks in a row. Enjoy this good fortune while it lasts.

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Remarkable opportunities are coming your way, Aquarius. All you need to do is sit back and wait for them to start. There is no need to do much legwork in this situation.

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