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Peterson proposes 2-cent reduction in real estate tax rate By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

PETERSON

HANOVER — Mechanicsville District’s Canova Peterson told his fellow members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors that the proposed FY2022 budget contains something for everyone with the exception of one important element — the citizens. While lauding the budget’s efforts to

fund priorities at pre-pandemic levels and provide salary increases for employees, Peterson said county residents also were impacted by the pandemic with many losing jobs or suffering decreased compensation and this budget should reflect an effort to provide relief for them. “This budget addresses needs and requests from every department of the county, government and the school division,” Peterson said. “The only group not

TOMATO MONTH

Month-long celebration of favorite fruit set (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director of Hanover County Parks and Recreation.) As we continue to follow recommended guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Commonwealth of Virginia to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, specifically as it relates to events and gatherings, Hanover County is proud to announce that the Hanover Tomato will be celebrated during the entire month of July, instead of one single day event. Throughout the month of July, a series of events will be held across Hanover County, virtual and in person. These events will have see TOMATO, pg. 13

considered in this budget is the citizens who are footing the bill for it.” To alleviate that omission, Peterson proposed a 2-cent reduction in the county’s real estate tax rate from 81 cents per $100 of assessed value to 79 cents. The current rate is the lowest in the metro Richmond area. Peterson praised the efforts of County Administrator John Budesky and the county’s financial team for their efforts

regarding this year’s budget, and said the document addresses many of the county’s pressing needs and more. “There are a lot of good things addressed in this budget — both necessities and things that would be nice to have,” Peterson said at today’s board meeting. “The most significant items are funds needed to cover pay increases and benefit adjustments for our employees, as well as see PETERSON, pg. 4

Women’s History Month spotlights county notables Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- Hanover County’s Facebook page for the 300th Birthday Celebration has showcased a number of women business owners and entrepreneurs — past and present — during Women’s History Month in March and earlier this year. Check out these fun spotlights that have already been posted in 2021, or will be posted soon, to continue the county’s milestone birthday recognition and to highlight some very impressive local ladies that hail from #HereinHanoverVA: Sarah Bunger, owner, Hanover Yoga Kelly Waldrop, executive director, The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education Octavia Marsh, executive director, Hanover Cares Coalition Dani Washington, owner, Caring Transitions of Greater Richmond Mary Green, Full Pocket Farm Sarah Chapman, EAT Kitchen &

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The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the seventh annual essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas.

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These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions when making decisions about what we think, say or do … 1. Is it truth? 2. Is it fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build good will and better friendships? 4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Eligibility: All fifth-grade students in see DEADLINE, pg. 4

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WHES principal receives R.E.B. honor MECHANICSVILLE – Lisa Thompson, the principal at WashingtonHenry Elementary School (WHES), is the Hanover County Public Schools winner of the 2020-2021 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Educational Leadership by The Community Foundation. As a recipient, Thompson will receive a $30,000 grant -- a $10,000 unrestricted cash grant and $20,000 to be used to build an outdoor classroom at Washington-Henry. One principal from each school division in the counties of Hanover, Henrico and Chesterfield, as well as the City of Richmond, receives the award annually. It serves to recognize principals who “go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment.” The

school community and the public submit the nominations. “I am humbled and excited by this honor. I truly feel this award is recognition of the staff at WHES. Our team of educators is top-notch which enables me to do my job with excellence,” said Thompson, who is in her 30th year in education, including the past seven with HCPS. “I am grateful to be part of a school community that is supportive to staff, students and their families.” Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, and Dr. Michael Mudd, director of Elementary Education, surprised Thompson with the news of her recognition on Thursday, March 25, during the morning announcements. “This is a well-deserved honor for Ms. Thompson, and I am proud of her accomplish-

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Lisa Thompson, the principal at Washington-Henry Elementary School, is the Hanover County Public Schools winner of the 2020-2021 R.E.B. Award for Distinguished Leadership by The Community Foundation.

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de-compression adjustments in the public safety and schools.” The FY2022 proposal provides more than $14 million in funding to combat those salary issue costs. “In addition to this $14 million, there’s another $18 million in increased expenditures added to the budget this year,” Peterson said. “We are very fortunate that

realized revenues have come in higher than anticipated and this has allowed staff to bring us a pre-pandemic level budget,” Peterson said. “The budget recognizes the efforts of our staff both in county jobs as well as schools for their efforts working in most unusual times we experienced over the past year,” Peterson said. But county employees were not alone in their sacrifices,

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Peterson said, and the needs of citizens affected by the pandemic need to be considered. “While our county and school employees had to work under trying circumstances, no one was laid off due to the pandemic,” he said. “On the other hand, many of our constituents in the private sector have suffered jobs that were lost or curtailed due to business closures and restrictions that reduced operating capacities by a third to half normal capacity.” Peterson said citizens have

been faced with rising fuel costs as well as increased sales taxes; and, due to higher real estate assessments, citizens are experiencing a 3% increase in real estate taxes. “With $18 million in additional spending after the employee pay increase, I believe we can find a way to give some relief to our constituents,” Peterson said. “If we can trim just two-thirds of 1%, then we can accommodate a reduction in the current real estate tax from 81 cents to 79

cents.” Peterson noted that supervisors trimmed 5% from last year’s budget during the pandemic. “So, two-thirds of 1% seems like a pretty small amount.” “The pandemic is still with us and our citizens need some relief,” he told fellow supervisors while noting that Hanover County is scheduled to receive $20 million in additional COVID-19 relief funding during the next 12 months from the American Family Relief

Act that recently passed. “We can definitely afford this and I intend to ask my fellow board members to join me in supporting a reduction in the real estate tax rate . . . so as not to penalize our constituents with any more tax increases during these ongoing difficult times,” Peterson concluded. There was no discussion regarding Peterson’s proposal at the meeting, but budget discussions continue with passage expected in April.

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point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½x11. Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining. Original Work: The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition. Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized. Cover Sheet: Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that

the essay is their original work. This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted and attached (paper clipped or stapled) to the essay. Libraries: Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website

www.hanoverrotary.org or by e-mailing HRCEssayContest@ gmail.com. Deadline: All entries must be postmarked or e-mailed by today (Wednesday, March 31). Prize: Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The first place winner will receive $100; second place will receive $75; third place will receive $50. Essays will not be returned. Only one essay per

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Hanover County (public, private, and homeschooled students) are eligible to participate. Essay Length: The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. Format: It may either be neatly handwritten single-sided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12

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LETTERS

What do you miss most about ‘normal’? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ast Tuesday, a friend posted on social media about how much she and her husband missed attending concerts. They had left our hometown for Kentucky to be near their children, and discovered a plethora of musical opportunities. And then COVID-19 hit and our worlds started spinning, filled with so many unknowns, including “What can I do?”, “What should I do?”, and “Do I dare do that?” As we’ve passed the one full year mark, I’m starting to get a bit anxious about resuming some normal routine. But what will normal be for us moving forward?

I have been cautious but have not eliminated some shopping. And Mom and I continue to follow the “Shop Local” theme as often as possible. It will be a welcome sight to see a movie “on the big screen”, in addition to getting a bucket of the best theater popcorn. As more and more restaurants are operating with relaxed restrictions following Governor Northam’s announcement last Wednesday, it will be so inviting to enjoy dining in public. Now, I have not gotten overly prissy because I have received two doses of Moderna (thank you very much, Chickahominy Health District!), and I single or double mask, depending on the locale and how many people may be in contact range. Throughout this pandemic, I have been a Dr. Anthony Fauci follower -- and will continue to

heed his advice/direction. In 2019, I had purchased the Broadway in Richmond season, with the enthusiasm of being able to take Mom to see “Hamilton”. Well, like so many events and activities, the productions were delayed or refunded. I hope we can soon see a return of the many entertaining offers at the Altria Theatre. While we look to adapt to the ongoing changes with the potential control of the coronavirus, let’s at least be thankful for spring. Despite seasonal sneezing, etc., I love the signs of spring -- blooming trees, blossoming flowers, and the sounds of children at play. Going back to music, let’s try this song title from Timbuk 3 in 1986: “The Future’s So Bright (I Gotta Wear Shades)”.

Key West beckons: pick up a ukulele, find a palm tree By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist In 1975, finding a traffic jam in Key West was as rare as discovering buried Spanish treasure, but there was a signal stoplight located at the end of the Merritt Island Bridge that sometimes caused a backup. It was the unofficial front and back door to Key West proper and the waterfront area that now bustles with trendy restau-

rants and high-rise hotels. But, it was different then. Key West was still a Navy town in a community that always boasted its fair share of eccentrics, free thinkers and pirates. At that time, its remote location had insulated the island from rampant development that had consumed much of the Florida coast. Much of the Naval Base that now serves as a port of call to a dozen cruise

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ships a week was empty, abandoned. After a week in the southernmost city, a friend and I packed our bags and loaded up a 1974 MGB destined for a more traditional Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale. As I would learn in later visits, leaving Key West is never easy. Unlike other venues, the Keys beckon you to stay, pick up a ukulele, and find a palm tree. Added to that difficulty

was the looming prospect of joining our friends in Fort Lauderdale with its insane collection of hard-charging partiers from across the nation compared with the tranquility of the Key West. A local Conch had a name for it. He told us visitors are “keylobotomized” by the mystical power of the island. Some never leave. But, we had already taken a week see KEY WEST, pg. 8

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Resident claims Democrats are destroying land I miss President Trump. He would not have our National Guard out in all kinds of weather and sleeping in car garages, eating food that is going bad. Several have gotten sick from it. Is this how you treat our people of America? As I see Joe Biden and John Kerry on TV telling people on the pipeline to get another job. I would like for them to get another job for they are not doing a good job for America. They and the Democratic Party are destroying our beautiful land. I would like to hear from Biden’s doctor if he has one. There is definitely something wrong with him. That man needs his wife sitting next to him while speaking. How big a role is Mrs. Biden playing in this game of his? Why is Nancy Pelosi and Biden keeping up the fence around the Capitol and taking down part on the border. I can’t wait for Pelosi to get out. She is a menace to our country and take Chuck (Schumer) with her. The Dems are a party of evil. Biden does not know where the yellow went. He is a sick and sad president. I didn’t vote for him. Democrats are all in left field. President Trump spoke for 1½ see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Spring Breakers in Miami were out of hand and taking over the city. The accompanying video revealed throngs of college students partying in crowded clubs or strategically positioned on a small beach. I wondered if they were having the time of their lives? For a moment, I thought of that week long ago spent in a more innocent and shy Key West, a moment in time that can never be recaptured. Even fifty years later, the lure of a warm Gulf breeze and the smell of fresh lime still beckon, and the words of that old man still echo in my mind.

hours on Sunday, Feb. 28, in Florida. He was great. As an American, I want him back in office. He is a take-charge president of our country – America. The men on the pipeline would still be working. As we go toward voting with ID for a new Virginia governor, I hope people will vote Republican. We have had enough with the Democrats. Wake up, people, it’s not a time to sleep. God bless the United States of America. Arlene Vietmeier Mechanicsville

for the article you had in your paper about the wax museum in Washington, D.C., by Jim Ridolphi. I enjoyed reading it very much. I was a resident of Northern Virginia from 1950 to 2019. I remember the wax museum very well, and was very moved by the Four Chaplains. And, like the author, it made a lasting impression on me. Our father, Joseph Malia, was a native Washingtonian. He always wanted going to Washington, D.C., even in his 90s. I hope that Mr. Ridolphi will write more articles about Washington, D.C. Keep up the good work. Thanks. Betty McGowan Mechanicsville

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Social Services Board thanks support staff

ing, addressed to Dear Hanover County Social Services Office Support Employees:, was submitted by Bernadette A. Cornelius, chair,) Hanover County Social Services Advisory Board.) In honor of Office Services Support Employee Appreciation Month in April 2021, the Hanover County Social Services Advisory Board would like to recognize all of its office service support staff and thank each of them for your dedicated service to the citizens of Hanover County. They continue to meet the needs of this community by assisting diverse populations and providing excellence in interoffice efficiency and providing support in all areas of Administration, Benefit Programs and Family Services. They perform their duties

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extra from a college career that was taking longer than expected, so we left a small rooming house near Duval Street and began the trek northward. As we sat at that light on the bridge, the afternoon sun was sweltering. We hadn’t put the top up on the car in a week and we must have looked like overbaked tourists as we toasted in the lower Keys sun. “You guys have got it made,” an older gentleman in a big white convertible said as we sat aside each other at the light.

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OBITUARIES

CLAUDE CHEELY

CHEELY, Claude Corum, 86, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord, March 25, 2021. His wife of 57 years, Sara T. Cheely, predeceased him in January, 2014 and while he missed her greatly, he continued on as the head of his family quite well until this last year when his health began to decline. He is survived by his children, Claudia D. Cheely, Gregory T. Cheely (Cindy), Linda C. Stewart (Roger A.); grandchildren, Madison T. Stewart, Alexander G. Stewart, Michael A. Stewart and G. Hunter Cheely. Claude graduated from Alberta High School in Brunswick County, Virginia, in 1951 and from RPI (now VCU) in 1956. Claude began his career with the Virginia Department of Transportation and left that to pursue a career in the insurance business, which culminated when he became an owner in the agency, Peyton, Cheely & Woodle. Claude was a life-long golfer, excelling at the game in his earlier years, including a few holes-in-one and then continuing to score in the 70s and 80s, until his age was approaching those scores. After Claude retired in the mid-1990s, he and Sara enjoyed their time together with their family and friends. They loved traveling through Europe and much of North America. They spent many winters in their motor

home as snowbirds in Florida. They were active members of Ginter Park Methodist Church and members of the Virginia Ramblers. Due to continued precautions related to COVID19, the family plans to have a Celebration of Life/memorial service at a future date (possibly in August), after which the ashes of both Claude and Sara will be interred together. If you would like to attend, please reach out to the family, who will invite all who wish to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and to Ginter Park Methodist Church. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

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she lived her life to the fullest. Pat loved helping people and was involved with many causes. Mom, you are our hero and we will miss you very much. All our love, your family. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, at Affinity Funeral Service, Richmond Chapel. Online guestbook at affinityfuneralservice.com.

great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Hannah and Hailey McKay. She is also survived by her loving sister, Bonnie Herdman see OBITUARIES, pg. 10

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HALL, Ms. Patricia Anne Plumb, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She is survived by her children and a grandchild. Pat was known by many in Mechanicsville as the “turkey lady,” “green tomato candy lady” or “pig lady.” After she touched and changed many lives, she was called to Florida to help her aunt. There, she found a new life and love: ballroom dancing. Many trophies later with her prince charming,

HARLOW, JoeAnn Farmer, claimed the promise of the resurrection on March 22, 2021. She passed away peacefully under the care of hospice and surrounded by her family after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. JoeAnn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, Lewis “Butch” Austin Harlow Jr., who passed away just six weeks before her. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Oretha Farmer Kirk and John Farmer; two of her sisters, Garnett Piech and Sally Cardinal; and her brother-in-law, Samuel S. Harlow. JoeAnn leaves behind two devoted children, Ronald M. Harlow (Annette) and Amy Louise Gregory (Johnny). In addition, JoeAnn was blessed with five grandchildren, Melissa McKay (Andrew), Austin Harlow, Ashley Louise White (Adam), John Gregory and Hunter Gregory; and three

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McCauley Park - The newest neighborhood offering in King William. McCauley park combines the relaxed pace of county living with the convenience and amenities of a modern neighborhood. Quality craftsmanship and attractive pricing make McCauley Park a must see! Gardenbrook - With only a few lots left, Gardenbrook has quickly become one of Hanover’s most desirable neighborhoods.This conveniently located neighborhood is full of charm with easily manageable lots and spacious floorplans available. Arboridge - Is a cozy neighborhood located in the heart of Hanover County. With high quality lots perfectly suitable for building your new dream home. With only 7 Lots, you will want to act fast to secure your spot in Arboridge

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(Garnet); sisters-in-law, Nancy Goheen and Jeannie Harlow; and nephew, Lenny Piech (Nancy); as well as many other devoted family mem-

bers. Additionally, JoeAnn and Butch are both survived by their loving cat, Blackie, who they both claimed was a gift from God. JoeAnn retired from Wachovia Securities, now Wells Fargo (formerly Wheat First Securities), after

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35-plus years. She was a trailblazer, starting off as an administrative assistant and eventually retiring as a Vice President in Institutional Sales, where she planned large-scale events and conferences for the company. In addition, she was a member of Executive Women International. JoeAnn enjoyed the finer things in life, like dining in fine restaurants and concierge services at her favorite retailers. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, devoted friend, mentor to many and an avid shopper. Her greatest joy in life was supporting her children and grandchildren and watching them shine. She never missed a baseball game, dance recital, pageant, graduation or major milestone in their lives. JoeAnn was a true servant, volunteering for many organizations over the years. Most notably she volunteered at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for 15 years in the gift shop. JoeAnn was a devout Christian and member of the Presbyterian Church. She currently worshiped at Third Presbyterian Church at 500 Forest Avenue, Henrico, Virginia 23229, where donations may be made in her memory. A private burial will be held at Signal Hill Memorial Park.

Foster. She is survived her husband, Earl Lambert; sons, Eric Lambert (Danielle), Alex Lambert (Brandy); grandchildren, Tiffany Lambert, Exton Lambert, Casen Lambert, Emma Litten and Michael Litten; siblings, Debra Hartley, Donna Merrifield and Richard Foster Jr.; a special nephew, Peter Whalen; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Denise was a 1978 graduate of Westbrook High School. She spent her career working in the fuel service industry. For many years, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother of Pack 533, and Assistant Scout Master of Troop 533. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, Va. 23060. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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DENISE LAMBERT

LAMBERT, Denise Marie, 61, of Mechanicsville, Va., formerly of Westbrook, Maine, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Dolores

RAEBURN, Hazel Grymes, born August 25, 1931, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. She was the widow of Carl Lambert Raeburn. She served as Registrar of Hanover County from 1973 to 1981 and later worked for the IRS. Hazel was the youngest and last of 14 siblings. She is survived by three sons, Steve Raeburn, Philip Raeburn, Paul Raeburn; as well as many nieces nephews, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

WALTER ROWE JR.

CHARLES VERDERY

ROWE, Walker Jackson, Jr., “Jack,” 77, of Kilmarnock, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walker Jackson Rowe Sr. and Juanita Francisco Rowe; and wife of 51 years, Nancy Good Rowe. Jack is survived by wife, Sara W. Rowe; son, Brian O. Rowe (Renee); daughter, Kimberly N. Lushbaugh (Ron); grandsons, Jonathan Lushbaugh, Andrew Lushbaugh, Thomas Rowe and Christopher Rowe; sisters, Grace Ginn and Ann Phillips (Mike); and several nieces and nephews. Jack was born and raised in the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was a graduate of Northhampton High School. He was a longtime resident of Mechanicsville, Va. for more than 40 years before moving to Kilmarnock. Jack served in the United States Air Force. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kilmarnock United Methodist Church, 89 Church St., Kilmarnock, Va. 22482. Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Brantley Verdery and his wife Angela of Richmond, Va. and their mother, Linda Verdery; stepchildren, William Albert Anderson and his wife, Krissy, of Durham, N.C., Katherine Elizabeth Anderson of Silver Spring, Md. and Thomas Delton Anderson and his wife, Gen, of St. Augustine, Fla.; grandchildren, Isabelle Anne, Charles Stewart III and Jack Benjamin Verdery, Cole Jag, Estee Lauren and Anna-Leah Verdery, Caroline Bond, Kathryn Michelle and Peter Brantley Verdery, Mary Katherine, Amelia May and James Richard Anderson, Andrew Franklin Vogt and Lucas Battle and Annabel Bailey Anderson. Charles is also survived by three siblings, Albert Brantley Verdery and Rieves Ford Verdery of Augusta, Ga. and Alison Verdery Price of North Augusta, Ga.; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Charles attended St. Paul’s School for Boys in Baltimore, earning All City honors playing lacrosse and football. He continued his lacrosse and football career at Kenyon College, where he was All American in lacrosse, and continued his academic career at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business. After college, Charles was a college and high school lacrosse referee for many years. He coached many youth sports teams, including a 16-year stretch at Atlee Little League. Charlie played men’s softball for years, played golf and loved

VERDERY, Charles Stewart, 79, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away on March 17, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert Brantley Verdery and Louise Ford Verdery. He is survived by Martha Mebane Verdery, his wife of 32 years; sons, Charles Stewart Verdery Jr. and his wife, Jenifer, of Washington, D.C., Christopher Scott Verdery and his wife, Mary Dawn Verdery, of North Augusta, Ga., Albert

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Yorke Point celebrates with St. Patrick’s Day tradition

Photos submitted by Jean W. Gentry

In 2018, neighborhood guys in Yorke Point Subdivision, who owned John Deere riding mowers, decided to "parade their green JDs" that Saturday, St Patrick's Day. As word spread, others decorated their mowers, trailers, bicycles and golf carts and joined their neighborhood's first parade. The parade is now an YP annual tradition. This year, a younger crowd joined their elder organizers, including a guinea pig named "Chipmunk" in its remote-driven cage!

4-H Camp registration opening HANOVER COUNTY -Hanover County 4-H sponsors a fun-filled week-long residential summer camp each year. Under the guidance of caring, trained, professional staff and local teen counselors, youth between the ages of 9-13 years will laugh, grow and learn through a variety of wonderful activities. From riflery to marine science, canoeing to archery, we offer exciting and educational hands-on activities for campers in a socially-positive environment. Campers learn life skills such as independence, responsibility, and sharing. We are currently making plans to offer Hanover 4-H camp at half capacity this year

during the week of July 26-30 at Jamestown 4-H Center. Campers will participate in a variety of classes and free recreation activities, including paddle board, nature crafts, fishing, Maker projects and more. Jamestown 4-H Camp is situated on 16 wooded and open acres, located outside of Williamsburg along the banks of the James River. The facilities include air-conditioned cabins and lodges, swimming pool with diving board, air rifle and archery ranges, amphitheater for campfire programs and picnic pavilions. The recreation hall and dining facility are also air conditioned. Jamestown 4-H Camp maintains a rus-

Helping with snow

Sandra Favaro captured these photos of her grandsons, Dawson and Brooks, working hard shoveling her walk and cleaning her car after the snow on Feb. 12 when Hanover County Public Schools were closed for snow.

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PHHS teacher named best in biology in mid-Atlantic

SHLAND – A Hanover County Public Schools teacher has been named the top biology teacher in the greater mid-Atlantic region. Patrick Henry High School biology teacher Alice Scheele recently was awarded the 2020 National Association of Biology Teachers’ Region II Outstanding Biology Teacher Award. The region for the award covers Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. “This award represents not just my teaching skills and abilities but also relationships with other teachers and the continuation of learning throughout my career,” Scheele said.

“I have mentored and collaborated with tons of teachers in and around Hanover County Public Schools and learned as much from those teachers as they would say they have learned from me.” She added: “I always share my resources and ideas and continue to improve my lessons and labs. This award reflects my love of teaching and exploring science.” Scheele, who graduated from Hanover County Public Schools, has taught for 14 years in the county. She said her favorite part of teaching is making connections with students and having fun with them exploring new ideas. The James Madison University and University of Richmond alumna

was nominated for the award by a peer last year and is one of just 22 teachers across the country to receive it. “I am crazy passionate about biology and thoroughly enjoy continuing my learning and understanding the natural world,” she said. “If I can't be excited about biology, how can I expect students to get excited about my class?” Scheele, who prides herself on allowing students to “do science” as much as possible, also has presented at the Virginia Science Teachers Conference and has completed 18 credits of the Masters of Biology program from Clemson University, among other things. “There are so many qualities that

make Ms. Scheele a special educator, but the one that stands out the most for me is that she is always looking for ways to make her learning engaging, meaningful, and fit the needs of her students,” said Patrick Henry High School Principal Chris Martinez. “Whether it is in her collaborative Biology class or her Reynolds ACA Biology class, her focus is on her students and providing them learning opportunities that engage them in critical and creative thinking.” Scheele also was the 2019-2020 Patrick Henry High School Teacher of the Year. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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Alice Scheele, a biology teacher at Patrick Henry High School, received the 2020 National Association of Biology Teachers’ Region II Outstanding Biology Teacher Award, representing an area that extends from Virginia to New York.

The Universe from the Center: Successful landings on Mars continue By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College has ceased public viewing due to the pandemic until further notice. We are working on a method for streaming live video from the Observatory to our web site and hope to provide that as an alternative to actual visits. Watch the website (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. NASA continued its run of successful Mars landings on Feb. 18 when the Perseverance rover touched down in the Martian crater named Jezero. (BTW, I’m told that even NASA and JPL folks are mispronouncing this by saying it as it’s spelled. Supposedly the correct pronunciation is closer to “Yeziduh.”) Perseverance was launched last year on July 30 during a favorable launch window which recurs about every 26 months. The official name for this mission is NASA Mars 2020. This is the most sophisticated rover we’ve ever deployed, and I’ll have more to say about that next month. But, for starters, it carries the highest resolution cameras yet deployed to Mars, a microphone to listen to the sounds of winds on Mars

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(and the noisy rover!), and a tiny “helicopter.” Dubbed Ingenuity, this 1.8 kg (4 lb.) drone will be the first attempt at powered flight on another planet, perhaps as early as April 8. It had to be small enough to fit in the rover without forcing the removal of other instruments. It has to be light enough to have any hope of gaining lift in the thin Martian atmosphere, only about 1% as dense as the air you are breathing. On March 21, Perseverance dropped the debris shield that protected the folded-up drone during landing. The rover and its cargo are driving to a flat 10-meter-square spot dubbed the “airfield” where Ingenuity will be deployed. Full deployment if all goes well will take about six Martian days or sols. z Sol 1 – release the locking mechanism that holds the drone in place. z Sol 2 – cut the cables that restrain the mechanical arm and allow it to rotate Ingenuity out of its storage position. Deploy the first pair of landing legs. z Sol 3 – finish rotation to vertical and

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deploy the other two legs. All of these steps are to be monitored by telemetry and images from one of the rover cameras. At any step they are prepared to stop and evaluate before proceeding. z Sol 4 – lower to 5 inches above surface. z Sol 5 – last chance to charge batteries from Perseverance. z Sol 6 – drop the drone and drive about 5 meters away while confirming communications between drone and rover. Several days of testing will follow to assure all systems are working properly. (Remember, as easy as they make this look, doing anything on Mars is hard!) Then, if all goes well they will attempt the Metro Creative Connection first flight using data from Perseverance to update the drone with current wind conditions. The rotors will rev up to 2537 rpm and the drone should lift off at about 1 m/s (3 feet per second) and rise to a height of 3 meters. It will hover there for 30 seconds and then descend. Then telemetry will begin transferring back to the rover for transmis-

sion to Earth. Over several days we should have low resolution black and white imagery from the drone and then high resolution color imagery. Perseverance will also have imagery of the flight. Over the following 30 sols flights will go higher and farther afield. An historical note: A small piece of fabric from the wing of the Wright brothers’ 1903 flier is taped to the underside of Ingenuity. The 1969 crew of Apollo 11 likewise carried a piece of the wing fabric to the Moon. Lunar phases for April: Last Quarter on the 4th, at 6:04 a.m.; New Moon on the 11th, at 10:32 p.m.; First Quarter on the 20th, at 3 a.m.; Full Moon on the 26th at 11:33 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. Mercury will return to evening twilight late in the month. Venus is not visible at all this month. Jupiter and Saturn rise around 4 a.m.; look for them to the southeast in predawn twilight. At midmonth, about 3 hours after sunset, your overhead view finds the faint constellation Canes Venatici at zenith. Supposedly, this asterism represents the dogs of Bootes, the Herdsman; indeed, the name is Latin for Hunting Dogs. However, the constellation is so see MARS, pg. 16

Kindergarten registration is now open ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible. Parents and guardians may locate the school their child will attend at http://bit.ly/AttendanceZone. Families of eligible kindergarten students are encouraged to register their child for kindergarten by May 1. Parents and guardians of new students may register their children by completing an enrollment packet and contacting the school registrar for an appointment to complete the registration process. They are to print, complete, and return an enrollment packet consisting of the following three forms: Enrollment Form Affirmation Regarding Expulsion Form School Entrance Health Form If parents and guardians are unable to print out these forms, they may contact the school registrar to arrange a time to pick up an enrollment packet in order to complete the documents prior to their faceto-face scheduled appointment or pick up an enrollment packet from an exterior Welcome Center at one of the 15 elementary schools. Families are to bring their completed enrollment packet, as well as the expulsion form and health form to their inperson appointment. They also must bring the child’s birth certificate (official or certified

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, April 3 An Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. The event will feature snacks, crafts, and fun for all ages. For more information, call 804-781-0330.

Mechanicsville. Linens, kitchenware, home décor, clothes of all sizes, books, toys and games, baby items ,and lawn and garden will be among the offerings for sale. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information call 804-427-7500.

Saturday, Oct. 16 Friday and Saturday, April 23-24 St. Paul Lutheran Church will host its Annual Everything for $1 Spring Yard Sale from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 8100 Shady Grove Rd. in Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley

A Cool Spring Elementary School kindergartener waits outside during dismissal in September 2020.

copy) and the parent or legal guardian’s photo ID. Proof of residency also is required. This includes providing one of the following documents, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Deed Current mortgage statement from the lender Current lease (signed) Sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser) Two of the following also are required and must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Current landline telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service bill Voter registration card Current DMV issued vehicle registration W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year Combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes (paid within the current year) Bank statement, medi-

cal bill, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months Registration is not final until the in-person appointment occurs and the registrar receives all of the required documentation. In-person appointments for this purpose are permissible under current guidance provided by state officials. All staff and guests are expected to follow all official social distancing and related guidance issued by the Governor of Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. A School Entrance Health Form and immunization record also is required before the start of school. For more information, parents can email the principal at their child’s assigned school or visit http://hcps.us/parents_ students/student_enrollment. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

Jaime Fawcett, executive director, Hanover Museum of History & Culture Angela Kelly-Wiecek, Susan Dibble & Faye Prichard, Hanover County Board of

Supervisors members Lillie Pearl Fearnow, founder, Mrs. Fearnow’s Delicious Brunswick Stew “The remarkable women of Hanover have played a piv-

The Class of 1970 is planning a 50-year reunion on October 16, 2021. Due to COVID19, Sandy Robbins said, “We are celebrating

felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

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see CALENDAR, pg. 16

of St. Peters Church Road, Glen Allen.

Simple assault was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

DWI, 2nd conviction within 10 years, BAC .20, was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 8300 block of Briarthorn Court, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 16000 block

Profane, threatening language over public airway wss reported in the 18300 block of Teman Road, Beaverdam.

Essays will not be returned. New: Essays may be sent electronically. Upload to http://bit.ly/ HRCEssayContest2021or emailed to HRCEssayContest@gmail.

com The email may be sent by teacher, parent or student. Document must include the cover sheet and essay in one document, be saved in Word format, filename should be student’s first and last name.

limited attendance, handled through pre-registration, with a variety of activities planned

for all ages. Stay connected with Hanover County Parks and Recreation on Facebook (@ hanoverparksrec), Instagram (@hanovertomatofestival)

and online at www.hanovertomatofestival.com and www. hanoverparksrec.com in the coming weeks and months, as more details will be coming soon.

otal role in the County’s historic past starting in 1720,” said County Administrator John Budesky. “As we look forward to the next 300 years, their leader-

ship and creativity will ensure a bright future for Hanover County,” he added. For information on activities related to Hanover County’s 300th

birthday recognition and #HereinHanoverVA, “Like” the 300th birthday Facebook page, download the app or contact hanover300@ hanovercounty.gov.

was reported in the 10400 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Exploiting a mental person for money, $200, was reported in the 15100 block of Taliaferro Lane, Doswell. Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 4200 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville. Failure to appear on a

DEADLINE Continued from pg. 4

student. Submissions: By Mail: Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451, Ashland VA 23005.

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Violation of a protective order was reported in the 4200 block of Crown Hill Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny or theft, 3rd or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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faint that its stars were once assigned as part of Ursa Major. It became its own constellation in the 17th Century in the star catalog of Johannes Hevelius. To the southeast, about 40 degrees above the horizon, you’ll find Saturn in the constellation Virgo, near the bright star Spica. A bit higher and toward the east southeast is Arcturus, the brightest star in Bootes. Vega is low to the northeast. High above the southwest horizon is Mars, near Regulus. We’ve seen the last of Orion for the season, but Castor and Pollux, in Gemini are still visible, about 30 degrees above the western horizon. If readers have questions about astronomy in particular or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

are truly fortunate to have someone of her caliber serving our students and community.” Thompson, a Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Richmond alumna, said her favorite part of being a principal is the students. “There is a joy you find in

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space that meets the needs of our students and staff.” Thompson will soon meet with students to gather their input on the space, which will be used in the design process in an effort to give students ownership of their learning space. The goal, she said, is to have the space ready for the start of the 2021-2022 school year. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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time outside this year as part of the coronavirus-induced reimagining of learning spaces. “What we have learned is this practice has improved the socialemotional health of our students. There is increased student engagement and a reduction in misbehaviors,” she said. “What started as a necessity for health mitigation, has become a non-negotiable for teachers and students. Thus, moving forward, we will create a learning

young children that is like no other,” she said. “I am blessed to have the opportunity to experience this each day. It energizes me and drives me to be my best at making school a place where they feel loved and accepted.” Thompson will use the majority of the funding associated with the award to create an outdoor learning space at the school. Students at Washington-Henry and other Hanover schools have spent more

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Prep football: Patrick Henry at Mechanicsville 6:00 p.m.

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Patrick Henry stays undefeated in county Patriots get in high gear after slow start to beat Hawks By Zach Joachim Richmond Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – In Hanover County, every game is a fight. That’s how Patrick Henry slotback Jayden Mines described the intensity of playing a local rival every week after his Patriots, ranked No. 8 in the Times-Dispatch Top 10, moved to 5-0 with a commanding 16-0 win over Hanover (3-2) Friday night. Those two, plus fellow Hanover County teams Mechanicsville (0-5) and Atlee (2-3), are playing one another twice in this abbreviated sixgame season. “It’s different, it’s something I’ve never experienced before,” said Patriot quarterback Jordan Allen of the local schedule. Allen found Mines for a 22-yard score in the third quarter and added a 1-yard rushing touchdown in the fourth. “You’re going to get the other team’s best foot forward,” Allen said. “Everybody wants to knock us off, we’re the team to beat.” Allen and Mines have been playing together since 44-yard reception down the left they were about 5 years old, sideline to set up Allen’s touchand that connection paid off down run. Friday. Mines also had a leaping “We had a good running

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Above, Patrick Henry’s James Epps (42) celebrates as teammate Jayden Mines (2) makes his way past Hanover player Grady Fahed (44) for a touchdown in the Patriots’ 16-0 win Friday. Left, Patrick Henry defender James Kinney (4) tackles Hanover quarterback Brandon Elrod (10).

game going, but our running back got tired, so I had to make a play, stepped in and do what I’ve got to do,” Mines said of

the catch. Allen and Mines provided the dynamic plays on the night, but Patrick Henry leaned on a dominant defensive effort and hard-nosed rushing attack. Lead back James Epps carried 19 times for 92 yards, and the Patriot defense held the Hawk attack to 146 yards of total

offense. Patrick Henry converted 16 first downs and limited Hanover to seven. “It’s a team effort, it’s not one guy,” said Patrick Henry coach Ken Wakefield of the defensive effort, adding that his group was banged up in the secondary and had some young players step up.

“I’m really proud of those guys because they hit adversity and played well.” Behind disruptive play from lineman Luke Hart, Hanover matched Patrick Henry’s defensive intensity blow-for-blow in the first half, and the game was scoreless at the break. Wakefield said his team just needed to calm down at halftime. “Sometimes, emotions go high, in that first half things weren’t going our way,” Wakefield said. “I just said relax, settle down, and we’ll play football and execute. We came out in the second half and that’s what we did, took the ball, drove down the field and executed.” Behind a series of rugged runs from Epps and Allen, Patrick Henry opened the second half with a 13-play, 75-yard drive that ended in Mines’ touchdown catch. Mines said he was frustrated before the play because his offense had struggled to get going. He caught the ball by the left sideline not far from the line of scrimmage and made a slew of Hawk defenders miss on his way to paydirt. “I told (Allen), ‘Give me the ball, I’m going to make a play,’ and that’s what I did,” Mines said. For Hanover, quarterback Brandon Elrod completed 7 of 19 passes for 53 yards and an interception and rushed 15 times for 45 yards. He took many hard hits and was never

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Raiders find groove against Mechanicsville touches on a dominant Raider performance. “I prepared well, and we had a great week of practice” Stevens said. “I felt very ready when my number was called. . . . The blocking up front was excellent all night. I give all the credit to the offensive line.” Stevens’ praise for the offensive line was well deserved as the unit helped to propel the Raiders to 228 rushing yards, which proved to be the difference in the game. Raider running back Michael Fox would close out the scoring with a 7-yard touchdown run in the final seconds. “I saw a nice hole to run through, and the line helped give me a final push to get the last few yards” Fox said. The two schools will close out their regular seasons next week. Atlee travels to crosstown rival Hanover, and Mechanicsville hosts playoffbound Patrick Henry to determine which team earns the Tomato Bowl trophy. Dan Fritz can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

By Daniel Fritz For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – The Atlee Raiders pitched a shutout on senior night, blanking the Mechanicsville Mustangs 33-0 to earn their second win of the abbreviated season. The Raider defense stood tall all night, holding the Mustangs to 58 yards total offense. Meanwhile, the Atlee offense overcame a slow start, in time finding a nice rhythm. Running back Eric Rankin and the rest of the Raider backfield was able to wear down the Mustangs in the second half en route to victory. Despite the lopsided result, the game’s opening quarter saw very little action, as both offenses tried to settle into the game. The Atlee defense was particularly staunch. On the Mustang’s final drive of the quarter, Atlee defensive back Luke Jasinski had a critical pass break up, and defensive end Braden Eastman had a key sack on consecutive plays to give the Raiders good field position to start the second quarter. A few plays into quarter, Atlee quarterback Mike Joyce called his own number. From just outside the red zone, Joyce, who was looking to pass, stepped up and broke through the middle of the line of scrimmage on his way to the end zone to break the scoreless tie. After another quick threeand-out by the Mechanicsville offense, Atlee would again benefit from a short a field. On this possession the Raiders leaned heavily on both Rankin and fellow running back Joseph Slade. The two players followed their offensive line down the field before Slade punched it in for the score as the Raiders began to seize control of the game. The extra point attempt was blocked. The Mustangs’ final posses-

Mechanicsville 0 0 0 0 — 0 Atlee 0 13 6 14 — 33 ATL — Joyce 23 run (Atkinson kick) ATL — Slade 1 run (kick failed) ATL — Stevens 10 run (run failed) ATL — Stevens 10 run (Atkinson kick) ATL — Fox 7 run (Atkinson kick) RUSHING MEC: Drozdowicz 5 carries 10 yards, Callahan 2-11, Johnson 3-2, Harris 5-1, Varner 3-1, Eldridge 1-(3); ATL: Slade 12-38, Warren 5-25, Joyce 6-40, Gilpin 3-9, Rankin 14-67, Joel Klein for The Local Green 3-4, Garr 1-9, Stevens 4-28, Atlee running back Eric Rankin (10) charges through the the Mechanicsville defense in the Raiders’ 33-0 victory Friday. Fox 4-17. PASSING MEC: Harris 6 completions 12 sion of the half would be their hurry up mode, Mechanicsville they would get. On fourth left off, albeit with some new 36 yards 0 interceptions, most promising of the night. attempted a wide receiver pass down, Harris threw a quick pass faces. When Joyce had to leave attempts Callahan 0-3-0-1; ATL: Joyce 0-4-0Quarterback Logan Harris that resulted in a defensive pass to tight end Aaron Maxie who the game with an injury, he was 0, Gaines 1-1-13-0. RECEIVING dialed up a long run to get interference call, getting the was stopped a few yards short to replaced by Andrew Stevens. MEC: Varner 1 reception 0 Stevens would capitalize on his his team well into Raider ter- Mustangs to within 15 yards of end the half. Hairfield 1-10, Callahan 3-16, The Raiders continued in opportunity, scoring on a pair of yards, ritory. A few plays later, with their first points. Maxie 1-10; ATL: Stevens 1-13.

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Yellow Jackets thrash Tigers in ‘The Game’ By Lily Betts Richmond Times-Dispatch FARMVILLE – Saturday’s faceoff saw effective defenses from both Randolph-Macon and Hampden-Sydney, but early scores propelled Yellow Jackets to a 28-0 win in the 125th edition of The Game at Lewis C. Everett Stadium. The win extended the Yellow Jackets’ winning streak against their rivals to seven, something Randolph-Macon head coach Pedro Arruza said his program takes pride in. “It’s always a win that feels great to win,” Arruza said. “We put a lot of effort, a lot of sweat and work into this rivalry. It’s a big deal to us.” The Yellow Jackets and Tigers entered the game with matching 3-0 records. But, after marching his team down to the Hampden-Sydney 6-yard line, sophomore quarterback Presley Egbers connected with freshman Ricky Mayfield (Goochland) for the first touchdown of the day. He ran for two more before halftime. Egbers finished with 223 all-purpose yards. Sophomore Nick Hale led the Yellow Jackets on the ground with 90 yards, and sophomore wide receiver David Wallis collected 105 yards through the air. With so many young players in skill positions, both Arruza

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afforded much time to push the ball downfield. Charles Rohr was the Hawks leading receiver with two catches for 34 yards, and Emory Farmer carried five times for 37 yards. It looked as though Farmer had scored on a 15-yard

and Egbers commended their team’s defense and senior leaders. “We’re a young team, but we’ve got a lot of great chemistry and great leadership,” Egbers said. “Joe Glass, our captain, has been doing a great job all year rallying us with everything

that’s going on, and that’s why we’re here today with a chance to fight for a championship.” While the Yellow Jackets rallied for 349 offensive yards, their defense capped the Tigers at 97. Senior Tyler DeBerry led the team with 10 tackles and an

interception. Matthew Vergara and Jacob Hutchinson had five tackles apiece and combined for six tackles for loss, totaling 24 yards. The Tigers’ defense was kept busy as well. Freshman Will Pickren nearly doubled his fullseason output with 14 tackles,

screen play in the second quarter, but it was called back for an ineligible man downfield. That play could have altered the complexion of the contest had it stood. Hanover missed the ensuing field goal attempt and never threatened to reach the end zone again. Zach Joachim can be reached at zjoachim@timesdispatch.

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PASSING HAN: Brandon Elrod 7 completions 19 attempts 53 yards 1 interception; PH: Jordan Allen 10-13-128-0.

PH — Mines 22 pass from Allen (Allen run) PH — Allen 1 run (Byrd pass from Allen) RUSHING HAN: Brandon Elrod 15 carries 45 yards; Emory Farmer 5-37; William Flora 1-11; PH: Jordan Allen 19-69; James Epps 19-92; Jayden Mines 5-10; Nicholas Sikkar

RECEIVING HAN: Charles Rohr 2 receptions 34 yards; Emory Farmer 3-7; William Flora 1-10; Jackson Currie 1-2; PH: Jayden Mines 3-67; Nicholas Sikkar 1-11; Camden Byrd 3-22; Christian Berry 3-28.

again in the fourth, and despite some decent chances for its opponents, another 19-yard throw from Egbers to Wallis provided the final scoring for the game with a little under seven minutes left on the clock. Along with bragging rights, the win also secured the Yellow Jackets’ spot in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship, where they will play Emory & Henry (3-0) Saturday at 1 p.m. The Tigers will play in a runners-up game Saturday. Arruza said, along with the Alexa Welch Edlund/ Times-Dispatch usual high stakes in a rivalry Randolphmatch late in the season and Macon despite some concerns about quarterback being worn down for a fall seaPresley Egbers makes the third son, that being able to play foottouchdown ball at all this spring has been a for the Yellow relief to his team. Jackets despite “With everything we’ve the efforts of been dealing with during the Hampdenpandemic and losing football Sydney defender Will in the fall, it was crushing to a Pickren in lot of these guys,” Azzura said. Randolph“At the end of the day, it’s been Macon’s 28-0 a tremendous lift to our guys win Saturday in mentally and emotionally.” Farmville. Lily Betts can be reached at and seven of his teammates also lbetts@timesdisatch.com. made five or more tackles. 7 14 0 7 — 28 The game evened out com- R-MC H-SC 0 0 0 0— 0 ing out of intermission. Junior quarterback Tanner Bernard R-MC — Mayfield 6 pass from was able to build some momen- Egbers (Vidal kick) — Egbers 1 run (Vidal kick) tum for HS-C, and both teams R-MC R-MC — Egbers 3 run (Vidal kick) were held close. R-MC — Wallis 19 pass from Egbers Macon’s offense picked up (Vidal kick)

CORRECTION: Because of conflicting roster information, Hanover football player Jackson Currie was misidentified in two recent editions of the Mechanicsville and Ashland-Hanover Locals. On March 17, Currie was wrongly identified as Wesley Ferguson in a photograph

taken in the Hawks’ game against Mechanicsville. On March 24, he was wrongly identified as Hunter Robbins in the body of a story on the Hawks’ game against Atlee. We regret the errors and thank Bill Currie for alerting us to the issue.

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County field hockey teams battle through season By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – It has most certainly been a strange season for the county’s high school field hockey teams. At times, though, it has been a bit grueling. This past week was one of those grueling weeks, especially for Mechanicsville and Atlee, teams with shallower benches than usual coupled with busier schedules than normal. When the two teams met Friday at Mechanicsville, they were in their third game of the week. The girls played hard, but the fatigue was taking an effect. The Raiders, however, mustered enough energy to earn a 5-0 win. Both Atlee head coach Heather Hodges and Mechanicsville head coach Merridee Gibson said that a lack of depth – both teams are

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Mechanicsville’s Hailey Pierce battles Patrick Henry goalkeeper Ella Arruza in front of the Patriot goal in the Mustangs’ 2-1 win.

fielding fewer players than normal on their varsity rosters – contributes to weary legs at the end of a long week. “Everybody’s getting a lot

of playing time, which is good for their development,” Hodges said. “But it can be hard on their legs for sure, especially having games back-to-back like we had

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this week.” The previous night, Atlee had thrashed Hanover 7-1. The Mustangs, however, eked out a tough 2-1 win at Patrick Henry. With one of their key players out with an injury, the back-toback battles took a toll. “It’s been so hard because we’re so short on numbers,” Gibson said. “We added only one sub recently and then we

lost Carsyn [Poppa]. Carsyn broke her ankle at Atlee stepping in a hole. That’s a tough loss, losing your center-mid. “It’s just been up and down. We’ve had our triumphs – we beat [Atlee] last week – and then we had a rough game tonight. We were exhausted.” While the Raiders won 2-0, the game looked a more even contest for much of the time.

Atlee took a 2-0 lead into intermission. But, as they added additional scores in the second half, the Raiders’ energy level improved. The Mustangs could not keep up. While all “fall” sports have been experiencing something of a Twilight Zone season because of the timing and pandemic-era adjustments, it has had benefits. “We have a great group of kids. We have great leadership from our seniors,” said Patrick Henry head coach Abbie Rossman. “They are just hard workers. They lead by example both in word and in deed I couldn’t ask for three more valuable leaders than those. “Other than that, we’re young. We start six players who made the transition from JV to varsity. So we’re playing with several players who were much younger than our opponents and who are learning things and making gains day by day. We have just meshed very well on the field as well as off the field. I can’t say enough about their composure, their patience, their willingness to try new things and to really work hard.”

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Left, Randolph-Macon attacker Bella Samper eyes the second of her four goals as Bridgewater’s Kelli Mullen defends in the Yellow Jackets’ 19-3 win Saturday. Above, Randolph-Macon’s McKenzie Hynson (12) and Kendall Griffis battle Bridgewater’s Jodie Welsh (7) and Ashley Venit for the ball.

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Additionally, at the end of clinical trial and after seeing the results, 84% of the participants taking UriVarx™ said it signicantly improved their quality of life. The clinical ndings are incredible, but people still wonder if it will really work explains lead developer for Urivarx. It s normal to be skeptical, but we ve seen thousands of UriVarx™ users get results exactly like the participants in the study. It s an amazing product.

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NEW PILL MAY REPLACE DIAPERS FOR BLADDER CONTROL: This new patented clinically proven pill solution is now available nationwide It s exciting to hear all of the positive feedback explains a spokesperson for the company. Its also helps to gain perspective. These people will share how embarrassed they ve become over the situation. How uncomfortable it makes social outings and the interruptions it causes in daily life. They can t believe the change Urivarx has made. The fear is gone. They are back to feeling in control

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UriVarx™ is a pill that s taken just once daily. It does not require a prescription. The active ingredients are patented natural extracts. Research shows that as we get older, the muscles which surround the bladder weaken. This is caused by hormonal changes in the body that causes the muscles to atrophy and weaken. When they become too small and weak, they cannot seal your bladder shut, which causes leaking, accidents, among other incontinence symptoms. It also prevents your bladder from fully emptying, which can result in persistent bacterial infections and UTIs. UriVarx s™ active ingredient targets the muscles around the bladder, making them stronger. Supporting ingredients in UriVarx™ support kidney function and overall urinary health.

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This is the ofcial release of UriVarx™. As such, the company is offering a special discounted supply to anyone suffering from bladder issues who calls within the next 48 hours. A special hotline number and discounted pricing has been created for all residents. Discounts will be available starting today at 6:00AM and will automatically be applied to all callers. Your Toll-Free Hotline number is 1-800-442-0064 and will only be open for the next 48 hours. Only a limited discounted supply of UriVarx™ is currently available in your region.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FDA. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. RESULTS MAY VARY. CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE TAKING THIS SUPPLEMENT. URIVARX IS NOT A DRUG.

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Discover Your Watershed virtual series targets individual neighborhoods Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Hanover-Caroline SWCD has developed a new virtual

Rare opportunity! Lovely brick front rancher in highly sought after Atlee school district.

series, Discover Your Watershed, aimed at individual neighborhoods within District boundaries that share a watershed address. The three-part webinar series begins with a local watershed overview using maps to follow the journey of runoff from the neighborhood to Chesapeake Bay; a discussion of residents’ conservation concerns on their own property, and an overview of the Water-Wise Home Chal-lenge. Any District resident may earn the Water-Wise Home garden flag by taking the Water-Wise Home Challenge. Is your home “Water-Wise”?

The second webinar is devoted to understanding the community’s soils, preventing erosion, and two ideas for the residential landscape: conservation landscaping and rain gardens. The third and final webinar focuses on Virginia’s na-tive plants, why they are a better choice, and finally an overview of the popular Landscaping with Virginia Natives series. To schedule the free Discover Your Watershed series for your community, faithbased organization, or civic group, contact Karen Fetty, District education specialist, at 804-537-3025 or kifetty@hanovercounty.gov.

MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, Priest allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org

Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org

Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 9:45 am. Worship Service, 11 am. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Services Visit fairmountchristian.org for details. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

LUTHERAN St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

NAZARENE HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8391 Atlee Rd. 23116 / www.hopenow.cc office@hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK - 5th Grade & Afterschool Care 746-3900 www.atleechristianacademy.com

acainfo@atleechristianacad emy.com HopeNow Counseling Center Licensed Counselors available 277-4558 / paul@hopenow.cc

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., 23111 8:45 & 11:00am services www.fairfieldpcusa.org

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Pastor, Ken Stalls, www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330 Broadus Memorial Baptist 804-779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org 1 Church in 2 Locations Worshipping on Sundays Live Indoors, Drive-In Style & on Facebook! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville, 23116 Phil Peacock, Pastor 9 a.m. 3407 King William Rd. Aylett, 23009 Jeff Poythress, Pastor 9:30 a.m. Making each one a witness! Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

"Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People"

SOUTHERN BAPTIST New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 Worship in person and Live Streamed on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

Glenn Hawkins, Pastor

SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, Office: 746-7253 Worship in person and Lived Streamed on YouTube on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Find us on the web at mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Rev. Tom Gaskins, Interim Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 10 AM, Worship 9 AM & 11 AM Bible Study/Prayer Youth & Children activities 6:30pm, Wednesday www.newbethesda.org

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Facebook Live; 9:30 am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC JOIN US ONLINE www.lebanonumc.org

UNITED METHODIST Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Reverend Amy Dunn, pastor 10 am in person worship or Facebook live @MechUMC Childrens and Youth Programs Cub Scouts Pack 517 www.mechumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville 804-746-9073 Weekly Online Worship Sundays at 9:45 a.m. shadygroveumc.org/worship online Rev. Jay Kelchner, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 10:00 AM

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Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. BBB A+ Rating! Jim Martin, 347-3812

Phil’s Floor Sanding & Repair, LLC Upfront Customer Service, Dust Containment Sanding & Finishing. Earth friendly green choices. Free Estimates. Offering FREE Standard Oak trim with all new sanding jobs for 2021! Call 804-201-8283

Affordable Quality Wash Houses, Decks & More! Lic & Ins. 550-2345 Serving Mechanicsville & Hanover for over 22 years. Angie’s List Highest Rating!

Overstreet Enterprise & Landscape LLC Landscaping, Irrigation, Concrete, Patio, Brickwork, Mulching, Grading, Top Soil, Drainage & Gravel. Call 804-337-1281 for free est

HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

Short Cuts Landscape LLC All your Landscaping & bush hogging needs! Driveway Grading Available Licensed / Insured Free Estimates Call 218-8780

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

GENERAL CONTRACTORS Purcell Construction Custom Builder

CONCRETE & BRICK Bernard’s Concrete Services Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Brick, Sidewalks. Install & repair. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. References. Please call 804-874-9184

DRIVEWAYS Charles Stanley Jr. Paving & Seal Coating. Free Estimates Call NOW! 804-346-5602 You have tried the rest Now try the BEST!! RVA PAVING Commercial and Residential Asphalt Paving. Seal Coating, Repair, Crack Filling, and Restriping. Lic & Inc. Call 804-840-9993, for Free Estimates.

ELECTRICAL Affordable Electrical Installations For your home or business. Lic./Ins. BBB 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com BLS Electrical Specializing in Residential Service, New Residential and also LED Lighting. Affordable pricing Lic/Ins. 804-397-5478 or email at BLSELECTRICAL.LLC@gmail.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

Weekly Detailed Lawn Cutting at affordable rates. Extremely Professional & Punctual. Contact Mike with Absolute Turf Management. ATM-VA.com 804-244-0333

Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Custom Renovations & Homes∂ Sunrooms ∂ Historical Additions ∂ Church Renovations ∂ Decks ∂ Porches∂ Siding ∂ Replacement Windows ∂ Barns∂ Stamped Concrete ∂ Kitchens & Baths ∂ Handicap Ramps ∂ T e r m i t e Damage ∂ Insurance Claims ∂ Interior & Exterior Renovations ∂ Commercial Renovating & MORE! Class A License & Insured ∂ 37 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List Don’t Move...Improve!

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LAWN CARE ALL LAWN CARE - Friendly and professional service. Grass cutting and other services offered. Affordable prices. Local resident 40+ years. Call Mark for free estimate, 804-833-4539

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

Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small! 25 years experience. Licensed & Insured Ken 840-0464 or 262-8845

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

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome. Clean & Dependable. Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

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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

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

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PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting. Licensed/Insured. 264-9352

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

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

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March 31, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 6:00 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the Planning Commission’s consideration of the administrative agenda permits, 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: REZ2020-00012, KAY S. AND GEORGE N. FEARNOW, JR. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-92-4426, 8705-92-9448 and 8715-01-5905, consisting of approximately 16.42 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) approximately 350 feet south of its intersection with Tipping House Drive (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family (8-15 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 49 age-restricted townhomes for a gross density of 2.98 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00035, CAROLYN S. AND EDWARD L. TYLER REVOCABLE TRUST, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from R-1, Single-Family Residential District to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPINs 8715-01-2362 and 8715-01-0051, consisting of approximately 7.45 acres, and located on the east line of Shady Grove Road (State Route 640) approximately 35 feet south of its intersection with Shady Knoll Lane (private road). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family (8 – 15 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 49 townhomes for a gross density of 6.6 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2021-00004, URSULA AND CLARENCE T. HUNTER, SR. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8726-14-1254, consisting of approximately 7.53 acres, and located on the east line of Rural Point Road (State Route 643) approximately 350 feet south of its intersection with Springhill Road (State Route 787). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one additional building lot for a family member for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 3.77 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry CUP2021-00001, WON BUDDHISM OF RICHMOND Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a place of worship on GPIN 8735-15-1153, consisting of approximately 5.84 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Walnut Grove Road (State Route 615) at its intersection with Old Calvary Drive (State Route 1630). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2021-00001, CHICKAHOMINY FALLS ASSOCIATION, INC. Request(s) to amend the approved proffers for C-28-15(c), Am. 1-17, C Falls II, L.L.C., et al., zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7787-06-8189 (part) and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Holly Hill Road (State Route 713). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed proffer amendment would extend the required completion date for construction of the clubhouse and pool to July 1, 2022. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00019, GRANDMA MITCHELL’S PLACE, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-7-00(c), Emma Lee Davenport, and request to rezone from B-3, General Business District, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7884-10-0166 and 7884-10-6499(part), consisting of approximately 13.5 acres, and located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Verdon Road (State Route 684) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. This amendment would permit the development of a recreational vehicle campground. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00003, GRANDMA MITCHELL’S PLACE, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational vehicle campground on GPINs 7884-10-0166 and 7884-10-6499(part), consisting of approximately 13.5 acres, zoned B-3, General Business District (pending concurrent rezoning request, REZ2020-00019, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions), and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of Verdon Road (State Route 684) and Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (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. For information on special meeting procedures regarding COVID-19, please contact the Planning Office or you may also go to https://www.hanovercounty.gov/696/Planning-Commission-Upcoming-and-Archive for more information.

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March 31, 2021

TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE 7631 Aquarius Loop, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 By virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust from Jorge Armando Chavez ("Borrower") to SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., ("Lender"), dated August 18, 2006, and recorded in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Hanover, Virginia at Instrument # 20060821000001570 060015935, Book 2756, page 385, said Deed of Trust and accompanying debt instrument having since been assigned to NDF1, LLC, and default having occurred under the terms thereof, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the Circuit Court for Hanover, Courthouse Door, 7530 County Complex Road, Hanover, VA 23069, on: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM Improved real property, being known as 7631 Aquarius Loop, Mechanicsville, VA 23111 and described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land, together with all improvements thereon and appurtenances thereunto belonging, lying and being in Hanover County, Virginia, known and designated as Lot 30, Beaverdam Bluffs, as shown on plat entitled "Beaverdam Bluffs, Mechanicsville District, Hanover County, Virginia", dated April 12, 1990, prepared by Goodfellow, Jalbert, Beard and Associates, Inc., recorded June 27, 1990, in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court for Hanover County, Virginia, in Subdivision Plat Book 6, page 379, reference to which plat hereby made for a more particular description. GPIN: 8714-31-1657 Account: 10189046 Terms of Sale: The purchase price in the form of immediately available funds will be due and payable on the closing date. A deposit in the form of immediately available funds in the initial amount of $6,000.00 will be required at the time of sale from the successful bidder, which deposit amount may have to be increased by the successful bidder within two business days of the foreclosure sale to an amount that equals 10% of the total bid price. The successful bidder will be required to close within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. Time will be of the essence as to the closing date and the payment of the purchase price. In the event an auctioneer is used in connection with the sale of the Property, there will be included a buyer’s premium of 10% of the purchase price that must be paid by the successful bidder. All loss or damage to the Property from the time of sale and before settlement shall be at the risk of the successful bidder. The Property will be sold "AS IS" and the Real Property will be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed, subject to all rights, reservations, leases, covenants, conditions, easements and restrictions, as they may lawfully affect the Property. Any Personal Property will be conveyed by Bill of Sale, without warranty. Neither the Substitute Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the Deed of Trust will deliver physical possession of the Property to the successful bidder. The purchaser at the sale will be required to pay all closing costs, including the Grantor’s recording tax. Real estate taxes will be pro-rated as of the foreclosure sale date. Additional terms may be announced at the sale. THIS NOTICE IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CBKN Trustees, LLC, Substitute Trustee. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT, Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, PA c/o Brian Gallagher, 125 West Street, 4th Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401, 410-268-6600

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LEGAL NOTICES VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HANOVER COUNTY LLOYD A. LAWRENCE, JR. Plaintiff, v.

Case No. CL21000749-00

THE HEIRS AT LAW, IF ANY, OF DANIEL HEWLETT, JR., WHO ARE DEFENDANTS TO THIS ACTION BY THE GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PARTIES UNKNOWN, et al., Defendants. ORDER OF PUBLICATION The object of this suit is to quiet title on that certain tract or parcel of land, described as follows: ALL that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Ashland District, Hanover County, Virginia, on Highway 54 adjacent Wickham containing 7.75 acres, more or less, and shown on Tax Map 047, Parcel 75

LEGAL NOTICES have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as parties unknown, appear before this Court on or before May 3, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. It is ORDERED that Rosa Hewlett, if she be living or be dead, her heirs, devises, or successors in title, and other unknown parties who have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as parties unknown, appear before this Court on or before May 3, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. ENTERED: 3/8/2021 J. Overton Harris, Judge I ASK FOR THIS: Danielle G. Koger, Esq. (VSB #91859) Koger Law Group, PLLC 8 W. Leigh St. Richmond, VA. 23220 804-716-7629 - Phone 800-508-0901 - Fax danielle@kogerlawgroup.com

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BEING the same property conveyed by Deed dated November 9, 1981, by Hill Carter, Special Council of the Circuit Court of Hanover County, Virginia, in the suit of Shelton v. Hewlett to Ella D. Hewlett, widow., et al. and recorded in Deed Book 28, Page 113, in the Clerk’s Office, Circuit Court, Hanover County, Virginia.

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It is ORDERED that Daniel Hewlett, Jr., if he be living or be dead, his heirs, devises, or successors in title, and other unknown parties who have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as parties unknown, appear before this Court on or before May 3, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. It is ORDERED that Patsy Hewlett Lawrence, if she be living or be dead, her heirs, devises, or successors in title, and other unknown parties who have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as parties unknown, appear before this Court on or before May 3, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. It is ORDERED that John Hewlett, if he be living or be dead, his heirs, devises, or successors in title, and other unknown parties who have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as parties unknown, appear before this Court on or before May 3, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. It is ORDERED that Preston Jacob Hewlett, if he be living or be dead, his heirs, devises, or successors in title, and other unknown parties who have an interest in the subject matter of this suit, who are proceeded against as parties unknown, appear before this Court on or before May 3, 2021 @ 9:00 a.m. to protect their interests, if any, in this suit. It is ORDERED that Peter Hewlett, if he be living or be dead, his heirs, devises, or successors in title, and other unknown parties who h i i h bj f hi

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INSTALLATION & REPAIR Electrical Apprentice needed for a local company in business for more than 30 years. At least 1 year experience with residential wiring preferred. Candidate must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background check. Tuition assistance for Electrical School is available. Immediate hire for qualified candidate. Compensation based on experienc. ALSO, hiring for Licensed Journeyman position. Please submit a resume and include a contact phone number to MMAYO@SmartWire360.com Any submission without contact number will not be considered. Harris Mechanical Services a 34 + year old (local) Commercial Service Company is looking for: Commercial HVAC Service Technician HVAC Installer (2 positions) Excellent pay and benefits. Commercial or Residential Service HVAC Technician with 5+years experience. Tradesman cards and certifications are a plus. Must have good driving record and pre-employment drug testing is required to be eligible for employment. $$ Sign on Bonus $$ ccarter@harrismechanical.com (804) 264-2229 8816 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA

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‘Untold Stories’ creates video retrospective of previous programs

ASHLAND -- While “The Untold Stories: Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover, Black and White Experiences” program has been on hold due to the COVID19 pandemic, the Untold Stories project team has created a spe-

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1. Elections divert valuable time from students -- Elections are extremely time-consuming and politically contentious. Election preparation, campaigning and voting takes months of work and focus, not to mention the negative politicking between candidates. This takes time away from improving student’s education. 2. Elections are expensive -There is significant cost associated with school board elections that would cut into what little discretionary funds the district has. Every two years, thousands of dollars would be spent on voting, mailings, and other expenses during the voting cycle, and that money should be spent on students, not candidates. 3. Elections discourage quality candidates -- Only those willing to subject them-

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Nine reasons not to elect school board Studies indicate it’s not necessarily the system itself that produces a strong school board, but the community’s attitude toward its schools as measured by its interest, responsiveness, enthusiasm and pride that largely determines how effective a board will be. While there’s no “cureall” in education, an elected school board system has significant drawbacks and dangers that communities should be aware of before assuming an election is the best way to solve school -related problems.

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his many tennis matches with after-match discussions with his tennis buddies. A successful businessman, Charles was CEO of Sydnor Hydro, where he worked with his son, Brant, owned River Golf Club in North Augusta, S.C., which is managed by his son, Chris and was owner of Artesian Aquafarm in South Mills, N.C. He loved going to work and did not ever plan to retire. Charles loved road trips with family and friends and kept an active list of all U.S. counties he visited with a goal of visiting all. He loved birding and took many birding trips with his wife, Marty. He loved his dogs and frequently had one in

his lap or sleeping on his foot. Above all, Charles loved family and spending time with them. A private graveside service will be held for family only with a memorial service to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nature Conservancy or to St. Paul’s Church at Hanover Courthouse. Online condolences may be registered at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

WILLIAMS, Lewis Latane Jr., 77, of Henrico, rejoined his beloved wife in heaven on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma

cial video retrospective of the past seven programs that you can now watch! Four local nonprofit organizations have hosted this annual forum during which residents who grew up in the 1940s,

selves to the unpleasant and time-consuming election process are considered. This means that a more highly qualified individual may be deterred simply because of their reluctance to participate in the undesirable political arena. 4. Elections involve teacher union control -- Most successful school board candidates are bought by teachers’ unions. This is because the majority of a school district’s budget goes directly to wages, retirement and compensation for educators. Therefore, teachers’ unions endorse and financially support the candidate that promises to protect their interests, not the interest of students. 5. Elections ensure wellorganized groups are overrepresented -- Small, local elections have the most impact

LEWIS WILLIAMS JR.

and Lewis Williams Sr.; and the love of his life, Barbara Lehman Williams. He is survived by his son, Lewis Williams III; daughter, Penny Williams; four grandchildren, Heather, Fallon, Lewis IV and Dallas; a great-grandson, Wyatt; brother, Ray Williams (Robin); and nephew, Mark Williams. He was a devoted

1950s, and 1960s in Ashland and Hanover County share their memories and oral histories #HereinHanoverVA. Watch these powerful, emotional and inspiring stories here: https://youtu.be/X2r9zPbE56g.

on average citizens. However, it’s always the most politicallydriven special interest groups that actually show up. The result for school board elections is that a relatively small number of political activists will gain the say in our children’s education. This is how Critical Race Theory and similar agendas have so quickly taken hold in schools. 6. Elections reduce accountability -- With a board of supervisor-appointed system, a higher and more visible authority is held responsible for the actions of the school board. In an elected system, if school policies don’t bring results, school board members are punished -- not the official that created the failed policies in the first place. An appointed system allows the public to know exactly who to hold accountable for correcting the

policy instead of lying blame on the school board member who implemented it. 7. Elections eliminate equality -- Because an appointed board can’t be bought and paid for by powerful community-activist groups, they can be more intimately attuned and responsive to the unique social, economic and racial needs of all students. This authentic relationship helps build trust and communication in order to better meet the needs of students -- not cater to a politically divided electorate. 8. Elections sacrifice the quality of education: Hanover County Public Schools are ranked in the top 20 school districts in the commonwealth (Atlee High School has earned the distinction of being a W!SE Blue Star School, one of only 74 schools in the USA that

received this designation for the 2019-2020 school year). This is no coincidence. When school board members are focused on the best interest of the students rather than elections, the result is better performing schools. 9. Elections prevent choice: Only a handful of districts offered an in-person option from the start of the school year and showed how five-dayin-person with mitigation procedures can be safe for staff and students. This was not the case for most elected school board districts who were beholden to unions and special interest groups for school opening decisions. An appointed board had the freedom to choose what’s best for students and not be pressured to perform politics. Jessica McLane Aylett

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er for Trailways Bus Lines, Floyd enjoyed a second career with Coleman Bros. Florist. Though his name is Floyd, he is known by those closest to him as “Pop,” “Daddy,” “Dad,” “Bill,” “Pawpaw,” “Uncle Bill” and “Windy.” He was a kind, caring, fun-loving, honorable and loyal soul who lit up any room with his jovial personality and roaring laugh. His informal classy style and infectious personality made him a stranger to no one and a friend to many. He is sorely missed. The family received friends from 2 to 3 p.m., with a memorial service beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services were private.

husband, father and grandfather. Lewis was a family man who enjoyed family activities like camping and the Boy Scouts, where he served as a Scout Master. He was a Harley rider and was dedicated to making all things fast. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be registered at bennettfuneralhomes.com. WINGROVE, Floyd William, 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd R. and Mary Elizabeth Wingrove; and brother, C. Ray Wingrove. Floyd is survived by his wife of 46 years, Linda F. Wingrove; three children, Jeffrey W.

Wingrove, Kimberly W. Allen (Ralph) and Sherri W. Ousey (Graham); six grandchildren, Jessica Quinteiro (Ramon), Grace Allen, Matthew Allen, Olivia Allen, Danielle Ousey and Grayson Ousey; and two great-grandchildren, Ramon and Zander Quinteiro. Retiring after 26 years as a professional driv-

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