Teenagers often dream of traveling with their bands; their music invigorating crowded venues. Skylar Gudasz of Ashland followed this dream with Paul Fisher, William Taylor and Casey Toll to form musical group “Skylar Gudasz and the Ugly Girls.” Gudasz describes the band’s music as “sound[ing] like reading a book on the porch while doing the three-step shuffle.” The Patrick Henry High School graduate attended the University of North Carolina at
The Hanover County Planning Commission deferred action on a residential rezoning application at the request of the applicant last Thursday evening. HHHunt Corporation seeks to rezone 63 acres on the east side of Woodside Lane near the intersection with Route 54 at the Hanover County/Town of Ashland border. The intent is to develop a 160-lot subdivision at a density of 2.52 dwelling units per acre. The land is currently zoned
The Hanover School Board decided it needs more time to work on the 2012-13 budget. The Board was originally scheduled to adopt a budget at its Jan. 24 meeting but instead used that time as a work session. Members and staff scheduled a series of additional work sessions throughout February. The Board plans to meet Tuesday, Jan. 31; Tuesday, Feb. 7; Thursday, Feb. 16; and Tuesday, Feb. 21 specifically to
The new Hanover County Board of Supervisors held its first meeting Jan. 11. The Board consists of four newcomers—Angela Kelly-Wiecek of the Chickahominy District, Sean Davis of the Henry District, Canova Peterson of Mechanicsville and Wayne Hazzard of South Anna—and three returning supervisors—Ed Via of the Ashland District, Bucky Stanley of Beaverdam and Elton Wade of Cold Harbor. Their meeting began with a citizens’ comment period, in which six individuals
In their final test before mid-term exams, Patrick Henry’s girls basketball team passed with flying colors. Summer Price scored 11 points in the first 88 seconds of the game and the Patriots never looked back, defeating Maggie Walker 70-13 Friday evening in Ashland. Price led all scorers with 19 points, all accumulated before halftime. The Patriots took a 20-6 advantage after one period, then proceeded to shut out the Green
Once yearly, the gymnastics teams of all four Hanover County high schools get together for a quad meet. This year’s event, held at Hanover High Jan. 18, provided highlights for all four teams. The Atlee team captured the overall team title, besting second place Lee-Davis by nearly seven points. The Confederates’ night was made much brighter as Hannah Chenault won the individual all-around title, squeaking by Patrick Henry’s Kristen Valasek
Atlee ekes out 105-102 win over Lee-Davis in cliffhanger How many times have you seen 100 points scored by a high school basketball team? Not very often. Usually it’s in the context of a massive drubbing of one team by another, far superior team. Now try to think how many times you’ve seen 100 points scored by both teams in a game. That is such a rare occurrence it makes
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Ellithorpe of Ashland are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Louise Ellithorpe of Richmond, to John Spencer Hunter of Roanoke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evant Hunter, III, of Roanoke. Miss Ellithorpe is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irving Sears Driscoll Sr., formerly of Buckingham, Va., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Howard Ellithorpe, formerly of Richmond.
Mr. Matthew Hearn and Miss Emion Smith. Garnett and Debbie Smith of Beaverdam, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Emion to Matthew Hearn. Matt is the son of Ronald and Barbara Hearn of Crofton, Md. Emion is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and of George Mason University. Emion works for WellPoint, Inc. as a Product Manager. Matt is a graduate of Salisbury State University and owns Reggies
Mr. David Feeney and Miss Jennifer Gendron. Patrick and Barbara Gendron (formerly of Ashland) of Lottsburg, Va. and Ms. Stefani Sucic of Richmond, proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer to Mr. David Feeney. David is the son of Mr. David and Priscilla Feeney of N. Kingstown, Rhode Island. Jennifer is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and of Virginia Commonwealth University. Jennifer owns a Wellness Spa in
One of these days, Barksdale Theatre might actually stage a poor production at the Hanover Tavern. But that certainly is not the case right now. The latest offering is “Always…Patsy Cline,” directed by Joe Pabst, a tribute to the popular country musician who died in 1963 at age 30. The script by Ted Swindley is based on a true story. It focuses on the friendship that develops between Patsy Cline
Through Feb. 29 Exhibitions Gallery Flux – Discovering Hanover: The Art and Artists of Hanover County. A mixed media exhibition showcasing the diversity of the Hanover art community through Feb. 29. The gallery is at 307B England Street in Ashland. January 27 Hoops, Cops and Kids! This is a basketball program partnered between the Ashland Police Department and Patrick Henry YMCA, 217 Ashcake Road, Friday, Jan. 27; Friday, Feb.
Ashland By MERIWETHER GILMORE As I said last week, all we need is consistency, but we are certainly not getting it. We seem to have fallen into a weather pattern that changes every day: cold, wet, warm, dry. No wonder we are as confused as the daffodils! There are some birthdays being celebrated around town! Rob Stiles, Rhonda Lacoss, and Carleigh Luck are all getting presents this week. We hope
In their final test before mid-term exams, Patrick Henry’s girls basketball team
Once yearly, the gymnastics teams of all four Hanover County high schools
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Ellithorpe of Ashland are pleased to announce
Mr. Matthew Hearn and Miss Emion Smith. Garnett and Debbie Smith of