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HANOVER -- The Hanover County Departments of Assessor, General Services, Human Resources and Parks & Recreation have moved. They are now located within the Martha Ann Fields Building in the Courthouse complex at 7515 Library Drive to the immediate east of the Hanover Branch Library. Parks & Recreation and Human Resources are located on the first floor of the Martha Ann Fields Building. The Assessor’s Office and General Services are located on the second floor. Additional staff from the Department of Public Works (including the traffic engineer, airport manager and chief of solid waste operations among others) and Building Inspection fields operations personnel are located on the ground floor. Phone numbers and email addresses are unchanged.

(Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Michael Gill, Ed.D., superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, and Thomas G. Franck, M.D., M.P.H., director, Chickahominy Health District.) Dear families, faculty, and staff, We are writing to share an important health-related update with you. While this message is applicable to all, this message is specifically intended for

our face-to-face families. Choices matter -- and we need your help with keeping our schools open. Over the past few weeks, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases reported in Hanover County. The data indicates that the vast majority of these cases are a direct result of community spread at social events where youth and/or adults gather and do not take

the necessary health precautions, such as wearing a mask and maintaining proper social distancing. This includes indoor and outdoor gatherings and sporting events, children playing in neighborhoods, sleepovers, and other recreational activities. These choices are having a direct impact on the number of cases reported in our schools, which also is rising, particularly within our high schools.

This also has a direct impact on our ability to continue providing in-person instruction. We are doing our part, and we ask that you do yours. Our faculty and staff are working tirelessly each day to help ensure our buildings are as healthy and safe as possible. Our health mitigation strategies are working. The spread of see SCHOOLS, pg. 12

Seniors get dinners due to county partnership Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Seniors received an early Thanksgiving dinner thanks to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office and the Rutland Kroger last Wednesday after deputies loaded 13 meals into their patrols cars to distribute throughout the county. Lt. James R. Cooper, Hanover County Sheriff ’s

Office public information officer, said, “The seniors that will receive these dinners are part of the TRIAD-sponsored program called Adopt-A-Senior. The intent of this program is to provide additional support and reassurance for older adults with special needs.” He also said that individuPhoto submitted by Lt. James R. Cooper als or couples aged 60 and over who live alone and have Members of the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office joined with Rutland Kroger managers and see SENIORS, pg. 12

employees in gathering Thanksgiving dinners for seniors in the county. They were delivered last Wednesday.

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSVILLE -- More than $250,000 raised. Twentythree homes built in Haiti. Dozens of local families living in safe housing. As it marks the 13th Annual No Room at the Inn event, Catholic Church of the Redeemer is preparing to continue its mission to provide housing for those in need. Since December 2008, the nativities event has been a prayerful celebration of the true meaning of Christmas and a successful fundraiser. “It’s a wonderful way to start the Christmas season,” said Nancy Malone, one of the creators of the event. “Although this year will be much different because of the pandemic, we have been able to move our Friday night Gala to a virtual event and we are creating a video display of dozens of nativities for people to enjoy online throughout December.” The funds raised in the past 12 years have built nearly two dozen modest homes in Haiti and supported local organizations working to provide safe and affordable housing. Proceeds from this year’s No Room at the Inn will support Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF), which provides emergency rent to prevent eviction in Hanover, and My Path Forward, which

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provides young people aging out of Virginia’s foster care system with stable housing and employment, and build one house in Haiti. The funds raised in the past 12 years have built nearly two dozen modest homes in Haiti and supported local organizations working to provide safe and affordable housing.

The No Room Virtual Gala will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. There is no charge for the Gala, but donations will be accepted. The No Room Virtual Auction went online Friday, Nov. 27, and continues through the Gala on Friday, Dec. 4, until 7:45 p.m. Auction items this year include a chef’s dinner party for eight with wine pairing, a

backyard beer and BBQ for eight, a yard cleanup, and a beautiful framed painting by a Haitian artist. Additionally, the popular “Diamond in a Box” raffle sponsored by Diamonds Direct will sell 100 wrapped boxes for $25 for a chance to win a stunning three-diamond necklace. Gold sponsors for the event are Kelleher HVAC, Appliances and Bedding on Lakeside, Diamonds Direct, Liberty Homes, Thompson McMullan, Hear Virginia, and Franco’s Family Fund. Both the Gala and the auction will be accessible through the church’s website and Facebook page. For more information, visit www.churchredeemer.org/noroom or call the church at 7464911. You also can go to www. redeemerva.schoolauction.net/ noroom for the auction’s direct link.

Free drive-thru COVID testing available Dec. 5 M E C HA N IC S V I L L E – The First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Rd. in Mechanicsville will host a free drive-thru COVID-19

test from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, at the church. Church leaders and members of the congregation invite all to stop by for the test as rates

continue to increase. The test will be administered by the Chickahominy Health District doctors and nurses.

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Hanover Fire-EMS stations once again bringing Santa Claus to your neighborhood HANOVER – Hanover Fire-EMS companies are once again planning to visit the communities they serve by bringing Santa Claus to visit during the much anticipated Santa Runs. The schedules are as follows:

ASHLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Sunday, Dec. 6 – Oakhill Estates Subdivision, Fox Mill Run, Melton Road, Ashland Heights Road, Ashglade Court, Cheroy Road, Cheroy Woods Subdivision, Mount Herman Farms, North Woods Subdivision, Country Club Hills and River Run Subdivisions, Stanley Park Drive, Ashland Park Drive, and Carters Hill Subdivision. Monday, Dec. 7 – Jamestown Road, Woodside Lane, Providence Subdivision, Woodside Estates Subdivision, Wintercrest Subdivision, Omni Park Place, Omni Apartments, Slash Cottage Subdivision, and Lance and Bridle Subdivision. Tuesday, Dec. 8 – South Center Street southeast side, Virginia Street, East Francis Street, 1000 block of Maple Street, Kilby Station Road, 100 and 200 block of New Street, MacMurdo Street, Arlington Street and Mist Pines Apartments, Maiden Lane, Lee Street, 100 and 200 block of Robinson Street, Sedgefield Subdivision, Palm Leaf Subdivision, and 500 block of Pleasant Street. Sunday, Dec. 13 – College Avenue, Caroline Street, North Taylor Street, Calhoun Street, Louisiana Street, Macon Circle, Henry Place, North Cottage Green Drive, Trotter Mill Close Apartments, Hanover Apartments, Laurel Woods Apartments, Vaughan Road,

Ashland Towne Square, and Smithtown Road. Monday, Dec. 14 – Dale Avenue, South James Street, Duncan Street, Early Street, South Center Street southwest side, Oaks Apartments, Ashland Manor Apartments, Cox Lane, Stebbins Street, Race Course Street, West Francis Street, Hanover Avenue, South Snead Street, Beverly Road, Lee Avenue, Cubs Lane, and Thompson Street southern side. Tuesday, Dec. 15 – Henry Street north of RandolphMacon College, Berkley Woods Subdivision, A&B Streets, 100 block of North Center Street east, Henry Apartments, northwest Henry Lane, 200 block of Berkley Street, Burruss Apartments, North Center Street west side, West Patrick Street, North James Street (North Snead to Thompson), Mullen Drive, North Snead Street, Wesley Street, John Street, Henry Clay Road, Thompson Street north side, Chapman Street, Cross Road, Clover Hill Drive, Elm Avenue, Park Avenue, Linden Street, and North Macon Terrace Subdivision. The streets listed above are the basic order the fire company will be following each night, starting by 6:30 p.m. Due to COVID-19, Santa Claus and his Elves will be riding in the fire truck. Spectators are not to approach the moving units. As the fire truck nears, noise will be heard. Crews, at any time, may have to leave for an emergency. Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so

he can make it to all of the boys and girls. The Ashland station has been a volunteer organization since 1890; donations are always accepted and appreciated.

BLACK CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Schedule subject to change due to weather and/or calls. Due to COVID-19, crews will not be exiting the trucks to hand out candy canes, but will stop for kids to wave at Santa Claus. Friday, Dec. 4 – 6 p.m. -Starts at Beulah Church Road and Sandy Valley Road, Beulah Church Road to Woody’s Hundred Subdivision and back to Beulah Church Road to Glenn’s Harbor Subdivision and back to Beulah Church Road to Old Travellers Lane and back to Beulah Church Road to Cold Harbor Road to Flaherty Drive and back to Cold Harbor Road to Elder Ridge Lane and back to Cold Harbor Road to Turkey Hollow Subdivision and back to Cold Harbor Road to Market Road, Market Road to Range Road and back Market Road to Falling View Lane and back to Market Road to Rockhill Road and stops. Note changes have been made to this route and if your street is not listed then please come to end of your road to see Santa. Saturday, Dec. 5 -- 4:30 p.m. -- Starts at Old Church Road and Flannigan Mill Road, Flannigan Mill Road to Babbling Brooke Lane and

back to Flannigan Mill Road to Ettington Road and back to Flannigan Mill Road to Hopewell Road to the county line, Hopewell Road from county line back to Westwood Road, Westwood Road to Hidden Lake Estates and back to Westwood Road to Jordan Woods and back to Westwood Road to Boundary Run and back to Westwood Road to McClellan Road McClellan Road to Crown Hill Road, Crown Hill Road to Parsleys Mill Road, Parsleys Mill Road to Tanglewood Court and back to Parsleys Mill Road to McClellan Road and stops. Friday, Dec. 11 – 6 p.m. -- Starts at Rockhill Road and Cold Harbor Road Rockhill

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He only talked about Pearl Harbor once By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ‘ve often referred to Jack Herman Kinser, “Uncle Herman”, as being larger than life. He was strong; he was tough; he was a presence. But, most of all, he was our family patriarch. He had an incredible influence on his youngest sibling, my father, Dallas A. Kinser. The two were as close as any brothers could be. There’s a story, however, about Uncle Herman that only I ever heard: Being at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, when the Japanese attacked. He was onboard the USS Raleigh when the United States was drawn into World War II. We sat at my parents’ kitchen table; Dad started to sit down; Uncle Herman said, “No, brother”. I didn’t question him, neither did Dad. He looked down at the table as he started talking. I didn’t ask any questions -- he talked and I wrote. When he was 12 years old, he already had his career plan: to join the U.S. Navy. He pleaded with his mother to allow him to enter the military in 1939 at the age of 17. She was hesitant, but his persistence finally won her over. On to December 1941, which, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, was “a day that will live in infamy.” The air strikes began at 7:55 a.m. that Sunday. “We were getting ready to run the Stars and Stripes up,” Uncle Herman said. “I was 19 years old and scared to death. I don’t think anybody realized what was going on.”

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“As we finally realized what was taking place, people were milling around, lost as what to do. It being on a Sunday morning, all the ammunition lockers were locked up. I don’t recall if the gunnery officer was aboard to go to get the key to the ammo lockers.” “Maybe 6 to 8 minutes after the initial attack started, we took a torpedo midship port

side and then probably 2 to 3 minutes later took a bomb between the Number 2 and 3 stacks (the Raleigh had 4) midship that didn’t detonate. It went through the ship and out the bottom. “It was then determined that it was maybe not a bomb but a 500-pound projectile.” The reaction on the Raleigh was, Uncle Herman said, “just total confusion. People, not really understanding what was taking place, couldn’t understand the reason for it.” After they saw “all the carnage and the damage that had taken place, we were handed rifles and ammunition.” “Rumors were flying all over the place, like the Japanese were invading Honolulu. We didn’t know what was going to happen, but after a little while they (their supervisors) came around and said, ‘If worse comes to worse, we’re going to turn you loose.’ ” He said four or five of them sought out a lieutenant “who knew every nook, cranny and everything else on those islands.” They heard that Japanese miniature submarines were in the harbor. “It wasn’t safe to walk topside.” The Raleigh suffered one injury in the attack: “a guy named Carl Workman,” who took a machine gun bullet to the hip. “I don’t know if he was running or what.” Fortunately, Uncle Herman continued, even sailors on the quarter deck escaped injury when the torpedo struck. “I thank the Lord. He really see PEARL HARBOR, pg. 7

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Trebek did make you feel like you knew him I am writing in response to the article titled “Trebek made you feel like you knew him”, published in your newspaper on Nov. 16, 2020. I’d like to start by echoing the words of Melody Kinser: The day Trebek passed was a day of so many emotions. Alex Trebek was a unifier in my family, the thing that would get everybody in the same room at the same time. During this game of Jeopardy, we saw contestants scrambling to answer a question, some with the objective to get it right, and others trying to please Trebek. He was a celebrity that many families welcomed into their homes because they found him comforting and reassuring and that they could truly get to know him. He was a public figure that found a way to garner trust from those of us watching on the other side of the screen. And, as many have studied Trebek’s speech patterns in looking for clues, it makes us wonder if the show Jeopardy should even continue without him. Emily Bowles Mechanicsville

Hanover Ruritan will not be selling Christmas trees (Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to “Dear Neighbors”.) This letter goes out to the Greater Mechanicsville community at large. I am writing on behalf of the Hanover Ruritan Club, a civic organization that has been serving the Hanover County community since its founding in May of 1936. One way in which the club has served the local community is through an annual sale of fresh-cut Christmas see LETTERS, pg. 19

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Road to Confederate Hill Drive and back to Rockhill Road to White Oak Ridge and back to Rockhill Road to McClellan Road, McClellan Road to Papa Lane and back to McClellan Road to Black Creek Estates and back to McClellan Road to Peace Road, Peace Road to Quaker Road to Dispatch Road to Fox Hunter Road, Fox Hunter Road to Market Road and back to McClellan Road, McClellan Road to Peace Road and stops. Saturday, Dec. 12, -- 4:30 p.m. -- Starts at Crown Hill Road and Burnett Field Drive, Burnett Field Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Valley Oaks Subdivision and back to Crown Hill Road to Madison Estates and back to Crown Hill Road to Tall Cedars Lane and back to Crown Hill Road to Cold Harbor Road, Cold Harbor Road to Boatswain Lane and back to Cold Harbor Road to

Hanover Farms Subdivision, Hanover Subdivision and ends. Note changes have been made to this route and if your street is not listed then please come to end of your road to see Santa.

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has kept His hand of mercy upon my life.” The USS Utah rolled bottom side up astern of the Raleigh. “We sent a couple of people over and they got on the bottom of it with hammers and pecked on it. They got a peck back and pulled Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class John Vaessen, who had dogged himself down into the double bottoms.” The Utah, he said, “looked like a whale back.” The ship remains “right in the same place.” Forty-seven ships were stationed at Pearl Harbor the day of the attack. The USS Nevada was the only one to depart under its own power. That teenage sailor from the hills of West Virginia had survived by swimming to shore after the attack. His family didn’t learn he was alive until about three days later. The boy who had wanted to join the Navy “so I can have the opportunity to see some of the world” returned to Hawaii in 1984 after a lot of encouragement from Dad. Of course, their wives, Annamae and Hazel, joined them. Uncle Herman had reservations about returning to the scene. Mom recalls his reaction when they neared the USS Arizona in its below the ocean grave.

Banks, Castlewood, Kingswood Court, Rapidan Woods/Kings Charter I, and Charter Creek Apartments. Sunday, Dec. 19 – 12 to 6 p.m. – Snow/rain makeup date.

EASTERN HANOVER COMPANY 3 Friday, Dec. 4 – 6 p.m. -- Studley Road (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Summer Hill, including Blakewood Road, Linney’s Court, Spring Run Road, Double Five Drive), Studley Farms, Summer Hill to River Road (including Pinta and Cabin Court), River Road to Hanover Town Road, Hanover Town Road to Studley Road (including Scotts Landing) to New Bethesda. Saturday, Dec. 5 – 5 p.m. -- Old Church Rd (from Mechanicsville Turnpike) to Piping Tree Ferry Road (including Spring Run Road), Piping Tree Ferry Road to Old Church Road (Including see SANTA, pg. 8

Uncle Herman’s knees nearly buckled at the sight. Seeing the place where as a young man he became a part of history prompted a flood of memories -- “just like it was happening all over again. It just finally brought it back to me. It wa a feeling I had never had before.” In 1991, the State of West Virginia paid tribute to the survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack. My parents joined my uncle and aunt for a ceremony in which Herman received a medallion for his service. Always humble and tight-lipped about Pearl Harbor, it was because of Dad’s urging that Uncle Herman took part in the program. When he left the Navy, he, his wife and son settled in the Huntington, West Virginia, area. Whenever I wrote anything about his experiences that fateful day, I often received calls from other media outlets about him sharing his story. “No” was always my response. He told it once -- and it’s a story I’ll never forget. I get chills thinking about that day at that kitchen table as I listened to this man, this giant of a man in my eyes, talk about one of the most terrifying days in our country’s history. As tears fill my eyes, I feel an extraordinary sense of pride of the contributions my family has made to the U.S. military. Uncle Herman, however, as always, stands tall above the rest.

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HANOVER COURTHOUSE STATION 5 Starting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 – 54 West, turn on Liberty Oaks, left on Depot, right on St. Paul’s Church Road, right onto 301, right on Depot Road, left on Liberty Oaks, left onto 54 going west. Turn right into Wickham Manor Way through the subdivision. Come back out Wickham Manor Way turn right onto Route 54 to Taylor Complex turn around and head back east on Route 54 turn right on Goddins Hill Road, right on Jennings Road to the end. Turn left on Mount Hermon Road, left on Goddins Hill Road then right on Mount Eagle Road. Turn around and proceed back on Mount Eagle Road turn left on Goddins Hill Road then turn left on Mount Hermon Road end at Stumpy Road. Tuesday, Dec. 8 – U.S. 301 south to Cady’s Mill Road right on Cady’s Mill Road, right on Peaks Road, right on Stumpy Road to Mount Hermon Road – turn left continue to stop sign then left on Peaks Road , turn right on U.S. 301 right on Hill Crest Road to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Hillcrest Road right on Peaks, cross over U.S. 301 to Georgetown Road, turn left on Chestnut Church Road left into Glebe Hill Subdivision, turn around back down Chestnut Church Road to Georgetown turn right on Foxal Road to the end, turn around, back to U.S. 301 north all the way to Route 54. Wednesday, Dec. 9 – U.S. 301 south, turn left on to River Road right into Dundee Estates right on River Road to the county line. Crews will then head back down River Road to U.S. 301, turn right see SANTA, pg. 9


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onto U.S. 301 north, turn right onto Firehouse Road, turn right on to Normans Bridge Road, turn left on to Hanover Quarter Road, and head back to Normans Bridge Road turn right, back to U.S. 301 north to Caroline Line and turn around, back to 301 south to the County Courthouse Complex. *Crews will end every run by driving through the County Courthouse Complex in case you missed Santa. SPECIAL NOTICE DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS: The streets listed above are the basic order we will be following each night. Due to COVID-19, Santa and his Elves will be riding in the fire truck and will not be exiting the apparatus. Please DO NOT approach the moving units. You should here us coming; we will give a little notice and please pardon our noise. Santa and his Elves must move swiftly so he can make it to all the children, so please understand our haste. Please do not congregate in large groups and observe social distancing practices to ensure safety.

HENRY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Station 6 Start time around 6 p.m. each night. Please socially distance while waving to Santa Claus. Wednesday, Dec. 2 – Slash Church area, Mandy Lane, Bowie, Stumpy Road, Pine Ridge, Lincoln Park Circle, Wheeling Circle, Hanover Small Farms, and Patrick Henry Heights. Friday, Dec. 4 – Academy Drive/Culley, Sharon Park, Holly Ridge, Brianthorn, Stywalt, and Hanover Heights. Saturday, Dec. 5 – Avondale East, Avondale West,

Royal Grant, Robin Ridge, Beaverdam Trail, Swannanoa, and Rural Point Farms. Sunday, Dec. 6 – Garrison Manor, Berkley Forest, Quail Creek, Twin Oaks, and Atlee Lakes/Springs. Wednesday, Dec. 9 – Mimosa, Pearson’s Corner, Henry Clay Heights, Holly Road, Knollwood, and Cool Spring West. Friday, Dec. 11 – Strawhorn, Springhill Acres, Pine Slash, Hartford Oaks, Greywood, Breckenridge, Shelton Point, Woodlands, Pebblebrook, and Enon Church. Saturday, Dec. 12 – Pollards Creek, Fire Lane, Georgetown, Shannondale, Oakdale, Greenway, Colonial Forest, and Lindsay Meadows. Sunday, Dec. 13 – Crown Colony, Royal Glenn, Rutland Grove, Atlee Manor, and Giles Farms.

MECHANICSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Station 7 Sunday, Dec. 6 – 6 to 9 p.m. – Adams Farm, Aspen Hills, Brandy Creek, Brandy Hill Apartments, Buff Ridge, Cold Harbor Farms, Creekside Village, Gaines Mill, Jackson Arch, Lereve Manor, Liberty Hall Hills, Locust Hills, Travelers Run, and Walnut Grove. Wednesday, Dec. 9 – 6 to 9 p.m. – Bishops Park, Brooks Hollow, Covenant Woods, Cherrydale, Cherrydale West, Christian Village, Cypress Tree, Davis Place, Dogwood Knoll, Fox Lair, Hanover Grove, Laurel Meadows, Legacy Park, Meredith Farms, and Summer Grove. Saturday, Dec. 12 – 4 to 9 p.m. – Autumn Ridge, Barnette Oaks, Battlefield Farms, Beaverdam Bluff, Beaverdam Creek Apartments, Beaverdam Park, Berry Pointe, Brookshire, Bruces Estates, Burnside Farms,

Cherry Grove, Chickahominy Bluffs, Cold Cove, Cold Harbor Gardens, Cold Harbor Meadows, Ellerson Farms, Ellerson Station, Elwin Place, Haden Estates, Harbor Square, Harbor Hill Farms, Hunters Crossing, Hunters Woods, Mayfield Farms, Meadowbridge, Mill Trace, Mill Valley, Pond Way, Rose Hill Estates, Summer Walk, Tangle Oaks, Thompson/ Carneal, Timberlake Place, Walgrove Court, and York Point. Monday, Dec. 14 – 5 to 9 p.m. – Bell Creek, Bell Creek Estates, Cherry Grove, Chime Court, Coolwell, Green Oaks, Fullview Manor, Loralea, Meadowgate, Old Grove Glen, Ridgeview Estates, Seven Springs, Shady Brook, Shady Grove Forrest, Sherwood Crossing, and Spring Meadows. Wednesday, Dec. 16 – 6 to 9 p.m. – Highpoint Farms, Jackson Avenue Apartments, Mechanicsville Farms, Mechanicsville Heights, Milton Woods, Oakley, Signal Hill, Sledd Run, Virginia Manor, Windmill Way, Windsor, and Windy Hills. Special note to the community: Estimated times for each day are posted above and there will be two (2) Santas splitting the routes, so please be prepared. The streets/neighborhoods listed above are not necessarily in the order we will follow each night. You should hear us coming and we’ll give a little notice, so please pardon our noise. Our tentative “makeup” date is Thursday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. and we will make every effort to get to any areas we miss due to weather on that night. Santa Claus and his Elves must move swiftly so they get to see all the good boys and girls, so please understand our haste. Since 1945, we have served our Mechanicsville neighbors 24/7.

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BIRDSONG, Linda Lane, 76, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 25 years, Richard "Birdie" Birdsong; and a brother, Louis "Bubba" Lane. Linda is survived by a sister, Betty Barker (Sonny); brotherin-law, Jerry Birdsong (Fran); and sister-inlaw, JoAnn Atkins; a devoted niece and caregiver, Sheila Gates (Eddie); several nieces and nephews, David Barker, Dana Barker, Rian Lane (Betsey), Jeffrey Lane (Angie) and Casey BIRDSONG Lane (Tommy); a special friend, Audrey Seay; her other caregiver, Linda Brickhouse; and many other family and friends. Linda was a hair stylist for over 50 years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose. She enjoyed gardening and camping. Linda was a devoted caregiver for many loved ones over the years. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A procession will follow to Signal Hill Memorial Park for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. As a reminder, the funeral home will require masks and encourage social distancing in compliance with the Governors orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

EAVES, Margaret Williams, passed away on the morning of November 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Gene W. Eaves in 2013. Margaret is survived by her brother, Leroy Williams (Carolyn); sons, Daniel W. Eaves (Kay) and Robert L. Eaves (Jenny); grandchildren, Natalie Eaves, Georgia Eaves, Benjamin Holder (Chelsea), Jackson Holder and Robby Eaves; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Margaret was a devoted mother and EAVES housewife. A private

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graveside service will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at New Bethesda Baptist Church, 9019 New Bethesda Rd., Mechanicsville, Va.

GOLDING, Elizabeth "Betty" Ann, 77, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her nephew, Daniel. Betty is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Arvil Golding; three children, John Golding, Gloria Davenport and Debbie Napier (Paul); seven grandchildren, Terri, Michael, Heather, Kristen, Taylor, Andrew and Kayla; four great-grandchilGOLDING dren, Logan, Deacon, Harmony and Trinity; two sisters, Peggy Weaver (Alvis "Boo") and Vicky Heil; three sisters-in-law, four brothers-in-law; a niece, Michelle; and over 40 years worth of children she cared for during her tenure as a home daycare provider. Betty was a great cook and baker. She loved baking all kinds of special occasion cakes for people. She was a member of the Woman of the Moose and Eagles Club. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to know her. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 3, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service will take place promptly at noon. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers and in honor of her love of children, the family asks that you bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to "Toys for Tots" in her honor. A donation box will be located in the lobby.

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Polytechnic Institute; an M.A. degree in Agricultural Education from Michigan State University; served in the U.S. Army in World War II as an infantry officer and continued in JEWELL the Army Reserve, obtaining the rank of Lt. Colonel; taught Vocational Agriculture in Northumberland County Schools for 12 years; supervised Veterans On-Farm Training for three years in eastern Virginia (12 county area); served 20 years for the Virginia Department of Education in various positions in agricultural and vocational education; and in "retirement," was a successful realtor and land developer in the Northern Neck. Outside of his military, education and real estate achievements, L.M. was a lifetime member of Melrose UMC in Lottsburg, where he served in many positions, including overseeing the Social Hall construction in his 80s.The loves of his life were fishing, the Hokies, gardening and his country. Family was the absolute center of his life, from his wife, children, grandchildren, his numerous nieces and nephews, to

more extended members. They were his foundation. L.M. is survived by his wife, Irma Lee Jewell, of 72 years, of Lottsburg; daughters, Bonnie Kirkham (Otis) and Susan Loving (Kenny), both of Mechanicsville; son, Lloyd M. "Marty" Jewell (JoAnn) of Mechanicsville; four grandchildren, Tiffany Kirkham, Ashley Miller, Jason Loving and Krystal Hawke; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, James Jewell and Dr. Richard Jewell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Marvin Jewell Sr. and Maude Marion McNeal Jewell; six sisters, Hilda Jewell, Pauline Swann, Eldine Mould, Elise Murphy, Annette Newman and Maxine Beatley; and two brothers, Berkley Jewell and Dr. Robert Jewell. The family would like to express appreciation to the many caregivers and Hospice of Virginia who have helped the family and the love they have given to both L.M. and Irma Lee. Graveside services were held in the Melrose UMC Cemetery at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Melrose UMC Building Fund, P.O. Box 150, Lottburg, Va. 22511 or Hospice of Virginia, P.O. Box 2098, Tappahannock, Va. 22560.

Taylor Adams and Kelsey Williams; two greatgrandchildren, Virginia Grace Williams and Mark Douglas Williams III; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a lifelong member of Chamberlayne Baptist church. Christine enjoyed tennis, golf, bridge, dancing and spending time with her friends and family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Covenant Woods, Manor East. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 30, at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Milford, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Hermon Church Cemetery Fund at 22370 Mattaponi Trail, Milford, Va. 22514. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com. POINDEXTER, Alice S. "Wheaties," 89, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Henry Poindexter.

She is survived by her two sons, Greg Poindexter (Juva) and Brian Poindexter (Dawn); four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Alice POINDEXTER retired from C&P Telephone Company and was a devoted member of Enon United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, November 27, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 28, at Signal Hill Memorial Park. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com. see OBITUARIES TO, pg. 12

PITTS, Christine Flagg, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll “Billy” Pitts. She is survived by her daughters, Christy Pitts (Joel) and Linda Williams (Mark); three grandchildren, Douglas Williams (Libby),

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RIDDLE, Garnett, transitioned to his heavenly home to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020, after a period of declining health. Born June 10, 1936, in Schoolfield, Virginia, to now RIDDLE deceased parents, Walter Riddle and Edna Dove Riddle, they moved to South Boston Virginia shortly after. Attending and graduating from Halifax High School and known as "Chic," he was a star athlete in several sports, but also loved the ladies as evidenced by a full table of them during his class reunions. Garnett attended East Carolina one year prior to accepting a position with VEPCO (now Dominion Virginia) and moving to Richmond, Va. He soon joined the Air Force Reserve, where he served six years. Garnett was offered employment with State Planters Bank (aka United Virginia Bank, Crestar, SunTrust), where he spent 36 years, 26 years as the Branch Manager of the Mechanicsville office. While at the Bank, he graduated from UVA Management School and Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He was a member of the Girl Scout Board as well as the Hanover Board of the Bank. Garnett retired as Vice President in 1997. He also met Ginny, his wife, when she went to work for him in the '70s. They became a couple for nine years prior to marrying June 5, 1993. Retirement gave him an opportunity to play a LOT of golf at Meadowbrook Country Club, where he was a current member. Garnett was the BEST father coaching his children in Tuckahoe

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Little League and Miss America Softball with his son and daughter. He continued to be heavily involved in their lives to the end. Golfing included many trips to his second home in Sunset Beach, N.C. on Sandpiper Bay Golf Course. This purchase was made exclusively so he could bring his fur babies, first Birdie and currently Peanut with him when he traveled. Garnett is survived by his companion and wife of 36 years, Virginia "Ginny" Dowdy Riddle; his son, Garnett L. (Budd) Riddle Jr. and his wife, Cheryl; and his daughter, Beth "Casey" Speas and her husband, Joey. He is also survived by his brother, Leonard "Lennie" Riddle of Danville, Va.; sister, Eunice Riddle Clark of South Boston, Va.; the mother of his children, Loretta Riddle Perry; sister-in-law, Ann Anderson and her husband, Les; nephews, Paul Riddle and his wife, Jen and Andrew Anderson and his wife, Monica; and niece, Elisa Bivins; and many great-nieces and nephews. Not to be excluded are many friends of Meadowbrook Country Club and Mechanicsville Va. Due to COVID-19, a private memorial service for immediate family will be held with a planned Celebration of Life to be scheduled in the spring. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or a charity of your choice.

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RITT, Mr. Bennie Lee, passed away on November 20, 2020, in Mechanicsville, Va., at the age of 81. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Constance Sprouse Ritt; and nephew, Robert Anthony Sprouse. There will be no services. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery. see OBITUARIES, pg. 24

element of a supportive array of services within the community that assists older citizens to enjoy life with the greatest degree of dignity and as independently as possible. For 17 years, the Sheriff ’s Office has delivered dinners to seniors that participate in the Adopt-A-Senior program.

According to Cooper, the annual event is made possible through the HCSO’s ongoing partnership with the Rotary Club of Mechanicsville, the Hanover-Ashland TRIAD, and the Rutland Kroger. To learn more about this program, visit https://hanoversheriff.com/224/Adopt-A-Senior.

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| Education, Business & Celebrations

December virtual programs offered by regional library Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the upcoming virtual programs for December at the Pamunkey Regional Library. All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25.

Virtual Programs on Zoom Atlee Virtual Book Club – 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 9. Join in discussing "About Face" by Donna Leon. Stop by the Atlee Branch Library to pick up a copy curbside or at the circulation desk or download it from hoopla, available as an ebook or as an audiobook. Registration is required at https:// pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7287928. This

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libcal.com/event/7268722 to register. This program is hosted virtually through Zoom, and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered 1 day before the event occurs. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org. Kids' Lego Club – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, for grades K-5. Meet and talk with other Lego fans about your current creations, ask questions, and show off your amazing builds. Registration required at https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/ event/7280039. This virtual program is hosted through Zoom, and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@ pamunkeylibrary.org.

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virtual program is hosted through Zoom and the meeting link will be sent to the email registered one day before the event occurs. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org or call the Atlee Branch Library at 804-559-0654. UKW Virtual Book Club – 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 12. Join in a great online book discussion. Call 804-769-3731 or visit the library for title information. Go to https://pamunkeylibrary.

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Learn Holiday Origami for Teens -- Premieres Friday, Dec. 4, for ages 12 and up. Make some decorative bows and a holiday gift box through the paper-folding artform of origami. Starting Dec. 4, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prlteens to see the video. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org. DIY Hovercrafts -- Premieres Saturday, Dec. 5, for ages 12 and up. Learn the science behind how a hovercraft works and make a mini-version of your own. Go to https://pamunkeylibrary.libcal.com/event/7280038 for the materials or more info. Starting Dec. 5, go to https://www.youtube. com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/ prlteens to see the video. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary.org. Cross Stitch 101 -- Premieres Saturday, Dec. 5, for ages 18 and up. Get started with cross stitch.

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Richard “Dick” and Jean W. Gentry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on November 19. They have two adult children, “Rusty” Gentry of Midlothian & “Cindy” G. Nunnally of Mechanicsville, as well as five adult grandchildren.

Free essential supplies available to child care providers Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Several community partners are providing free essential supplies to providers at child care centers and family day homes. Supplies include bleach, spray bottles, masks, touchless thermometers and more. You must pre-register in order to participate, and you

can select the date and location for picking up your supplies on the registration form. The pickup date/time/location is: Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Chester YMCA Parking Lot. All child care centers and family day homes must reside in one of the following localities to be eligible for this program: Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, City of Richmond,

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The Universe from the Center: Following up on Bennu/OSIRIS/REx 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 website, 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. Bennu/OSIRIS-REx follow-up: The sample grab was more successful than we thought. It grabbed so much material that the collector’s cover couldn’t close! Dust and small rocks were starting to drift away into space, so the decision was to forego the “spin-up” maneuver to measure the mass of material and immediately transfer to the return capsule. The probe will remain at Bennu until next March, when it will leave orbit and begin a long voyage home. The mission profile calls for delivering the sample via parachute into the Utah dessert on 2020 September 24. So, what’s an “asteroid?” We’ll discuss that over the next several months, but first some background. In 1766 the only known planets were those

known already to the ancient Greeks: Mercury, Venus, (Earth), Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Their relative spacing from the Sun had been established by applying geometry and Kepler’s “Laws of Planetary Motion,” published in the early decades of the 17th century. A German mathematician noticed a simple mathematical relation which seemed to “predict” their orbits. We now know this as the TitiusBode Rule, sometimes just called Bode’s Law. The formula works like this: Start with Mercury at .4 astronomical units (AU) from the Sun. For each successive planet, add .4 + (3 times 2 raised to a power)/10. Here are the “predictions” compared to measured distances: Not bad for numerology – but there’s no underlying theory. The “missing” planet at 2.8 AU was of some concern. Later discoveries of Uranus and Planet Titius-Bode distance Mercury .4 AU Venus .7 AU Earth 1.0 AU Mars 1.6 AU ?? 2.8 AU Jupiter 5.2 AU Saturn 10.0 AU

Actual mean distance .4 AU .72 AU 1.00 AU 1.62 AU ?? 5.20 AU 9.88 AU

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Neptune sort of fit – Uranus The asteroid belt is most at 19.2 AU versus predicted likely leftover material from 19.6, Neptune at 30.05 AU the formation of the solar versus predicted 38.8 indisystem. That stuff never cates the rule’s failure for furcoalesced into a planet (even ther utility, but what about a minor one) because of that gap between Mars and tidal disruption from Mars Jupiter? Was there a planet and Jupiter. Next month there yet to be observed? we’ll focus on what they are Had there been a planet that instead of just where they subsequently disappeared are. And, by the way, while Metro Creative Graphics (or exploded)? most are in the asteroid belt Astronomers searched we do find other asteroids actively to find it, and on elsewhere in the solar system. 1801 January 1, Giuseppe Piazzi discovered an Lunar phases for December: Last Quarter on object at 2.77 AU which he named Ceres, after the the 7th, at 7:37 p.m.; New Moon on the 14th, at patron goddess of his native Sicily. But, Ceres is 11:17 a.m.; First Quarter on the 21st, at 6:41 p.m.; small – only 940 km in diameter. (It’s now classi- Full Moon on the 29th at 10:28 p.m. New Moon fied as a “dwarf planet” because it is large enough on the 14th is accompanied by a total solar eclipse to be spherical.) Current nomenclature preceded – but not visible from here. The track of totality the object name with its order of discovery, so it’s begins in the South Pacific, crosses South America officially 1 Ceres. In 1802 another object was found through Chile and Argentina, then into the South in the gap, 2 Pallas (named after the goddess Pallas Atlantic. All times are Eastern Standard. (Don’t Athena). 3 Juno was discovered in 1804. 4 Vesta, forget to turn back your clocks!) the second largest asteroid in what we now call the Predawn planet watchers can see Mercury and asteroid belt was discovered in 1804 and named Venus to the southeast. Venus rises at 5:00 am, and after the Roman goddess of hearth and home. And will be the brightest thing in that direction until the another, and another … And while there are likely Sun comes up. Mercury is only visible early in the millions yet to be discovered, they don’t collectively month. Mars will be due south around 8:00 pm, add up to make one decent planet. Ceres has about and sets around 2:00 am. Jupiter and Saturn are 30% of the mass in the entire asteroid belt; Vesta setting at 7 p.m., so you’ll only have a couple hours maybe 10%, Pallas maybe 7% -- and it goes down after sunset to see them to the southwest. Looking overhead at mid-month, about three from there. see UNIVERSE, pg. 24

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The Town of Ashland government staffs have been gradually making the new Ashland Town Hall at 121 Thompson St. their work home. Above right, lights, with a somewhat chandelier appearance, grace the ceiling above the lobby. Above left, council members and other governmental bodies that meet at Town Hall will use the new Council Chambers. Plans are being made for an official grand opening in the spring.

Virtual Gala and Auction - Friday, December 4, 7:00-8:00 p.m. No admission, but donations welcomed Online auction opens Friday, Nov. 27 and runs through 7:45 p.m. Friday, December 4 Join the gala and auction at www.churchredeemer.org/no-room Auction Items include: diamond in a box raffle courtesy Diamonds Direct, a chef’s dinner party for eight, a beautiful framed painting by a Haitian artist, and more! 2020 Beneficiaries: • My Path Forward supporting foster youth • Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions (MCEF) emergency housing program • Redeemer’s Haiti Housing Ministry Virtual nativities display online December 5-25 Thank you to our Gold Sponsors: Kelleher HVAC, Appliances and Bedding on Lakeside, Diamonds Direct, Liberty Homes, Thompson McMullan, Hear Virginia, and Franco’s Family Fund

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Light Up the Tracks in Downtown Ashland with holiday fun December 1st to January 1st

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SHLAND– Every December, Downtown Ashland transforms into a vintage Christmas village with Light Up the Tracks, presented by Dominion Energy — a mile-long light display welcomes visitors for a unique small town holiday experience. “Light Up the Tracks, a signature event of

Downtown Ashland Association, is a unique experience in our historic downtown,” said Maggie Longest, Executive Director of Downtown Ashland Association. Downtown buildings are outlined in twinkling white lights, along with historic homes and Randolph-Macon College. The whole of Ashland’s Center Street is illuminated, giving visitors a chance to step into a real-life holiday postcard. Plus, local merchants and community groups offer special events all month long.

“We are proud to be a part of this one-of-akind celebration,” said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “Especially during this difficult year, we are pleased to support community building and spread holiday cheer in Ashland.” Visit downtown Ashland throughout December for holiday dining, quaint shops, quirky entertainment, and more. Shoppers wanting to experience the charm of Ashland’s main street will find handmade gifts and decor

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at many of the local shops. Visitors are also invited to warm up with a glass of wine or hot chocolate and enjoy Downtown Ashland’s many restaurants. “Whether it’s a girls’ night out or a romantic dinner followed by an arm-in-arm stroll trackside, Light Up the Tracks brings all things merry and bright to your weekends in December,” Longest said. Please find the special events calendar and visitor information at LightUptheTracks.com.

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Clergy, superintendent meet to discuss support Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM -- Clergy from the greater King William area recently met with Dr. David White, King William County School Superintendent, to learn about the current academic year and to express their interest in exploring how they can support the staff and students of King

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Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pam Northam hosted the 343rd annual Indian tax tribute ceremony and commemorated Native American Heritage Month in Virginia.

William County. Rev. Joshua S. Lewis, pastor of Indian View Baptist Church, organized the event where over a dozen clergy and spouses met under social distancing guidelines at Hamilton-Holmes Middle School. Since May of this year, Rev. Lewis has been bringing King William clergy together, from all traditions and ethnicities,

to discuss ways that they can work together to strengthen and enhance their relationships with one another, their churches, and the citizens of the county. “Most pastors don’t have time in their already busy schedules for another meeting for the sake of having a meeting. What I am passionate about are clergy and see CLERGY, pg. 31

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Northam hosts 343rd annual Indian tax tribute Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam recently hosted a small delegation from the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe last week at the Executive Mansion in Richmond for the 343rd annual Indian tax tribute cer-

emony. This follows a proclamation issued by the Governor earlier designating November as Native American Heritage Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Indian tax tribute ceremony dates back to 1677 with the signing of the Treaty of Middle Plantation between a group of tribes and the Virginia

Corporation — the predecessor to the Commonwealth of Virginia — establishing the first reservations in the United States. Each year, the chiefs of the Mattaponi and Pamunkey tribes honor the spirit of the treaty with a symbolic tax of wild game and hand-crafted gifts presented to the Governor of Virginia in see INDIAN, pg. 19

‘Aylett Toys for Tots’ campaign nears deadline Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com AYLETT -- The classic toy collection drive – “Aylett Toys for Tots” Christmas Campaign – nears its deadline, which is Dec. 9. The aim of this campaign is to collect and distribute toys and gifts to children in King and Queen, King William, West Point, New Kent, Essex and surrounding counties. Toys donated locally are

distributed locally. “Aylett Toys for Tots” is the local coordinating organization for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and covers 10 counties where there is no reserve unit. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is a 73-year national charitable program that provides happiness and hope to children during each Christmas holiday season. see TOYS, pg. 31

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The Regional Animal Shelter has healthy dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption like those shown here. For more information, call 804-769-4983. The Regional Animal Shelter is located at 20201 King William Rd. in King William.


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The Martha Ann Fields Building is the former General District Court Building, which has been renovated to create office space for the departments. It was dedicated by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors in October and is named for an enslaved woman who escaped with her children during the Civil War. The heroic story of the Fields family is told in a Virginia Department of Historic Resources roadside historic marker that was installed earlier this year. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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trees. Hanover Ruritans have been hosting this tree sale for over 60 years, having begun to sell Christmas trees, in Mechanicsville, sometime in the late 1950s. Multiple generations of families, from Hanover and the surrounding counties, have purchased Christmas trees beginning on the Friday after Thanksgiving. For several years, our sale of fresh-cut trees has been the single largest fundraising event for Hanover Ruritan, with all the proceeds going back into the community in the form of scholarships and donations to local charities, non-profits, and

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Deborah Lestourgeon; Claude Lowry. Luck Chevrolet; Debra Mitchell; J. Harrison Moncure; Wesley and Doris Moody; Pamela A. Moon; J. Harrison Moncure; R.C. Mueller; Joseph and Marilyn O’Connor; Emily T. Pepper; Ann D. Persinger; Margaret and Marvin Pickle. Betty and William Pittman; Charles and Catherine Pugh; Janice P. Rhyne; Ruby K. Pugh; Stephen and Deborah Rhyne; Rosen and Underdown; Jane

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return for continued possession of their tribal lands. The ceremony is the oldest continuing nation-to-nation ceremony in the country. While song and dance are a central component of the annual event, this year’s ceremony did not include these traditions to protect the health and safety of all participants amid the pandemic. “Virginia’s native people enrich our Commonwealth with their vibrant heritage, traditions, and continuing contributions,” said Governor Northam. “Native American Heritage

Month is a celebration of the resilience of our tribal communities, and an opportunity to reflect on how we can better address the unique challenges they face and recommit to cultivating strong government-to-government relations with Virginia’s Indian tribes. Even during these difficult and uncertain times, let us remember that our diverse backgrounds only strengthen the Commonwealth we love.” Governor Northam also released a video message to mark Native American Heritage Month in Virginia, in which he highlights a portrait from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts that was unveiled in the Executive Mansion in 2019 depicting former Chief of the

other worthwhile organizations. I have been assigned the unenviable task of notifying the local community that the Hanover Ruritan Club will not be hosting a Christmas Tree Sale in 2020. Due to unforeseen circumstances related to the unprecedented global health crisis, our club was not able to secure a supplier to provide us with trees. Several of our dedicated members, most notably Ray Heath, spent weeks doggedly trying to locate a supply of fresh-cut trees in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond, but to no avail. As a club, we then had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s tree sale. The Christmas Tree Sale means a great deal to many of our mem-

bers, including myself, and has always had a tremendous response from the local community and our many loyal repeat customers. We thank you! Please know that this decision was not made lightly and only comes after much discussion over several months. The members of Hanover Ruritan are disappointed to cancel a Mechanicsville tradition that has been going strong for over half a century. Hanover Ruritan is hopeful that this period will soon pass, and we can all begin to regain a sense of normalcy in our lives. Until then, we will have to be satisfied planning for our Christmas Tree Sale that will begin on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (We look forward to see-

B. Ruffin; Darlene G. Sadler; Becky and Jeff Sagle. Patricia and Edwin Schwartz; Leo and Dorothy Seal; Elizabeth Sims; Jean Skinner; Connie and George Smith; Mary Ann Smith; Sandra J. Smith; Gary and Betty Stadnick. Benjamin Lee Stanley, Howard Lee Stanley, Sharon and Howard Lee Stanley, and John W. Stanley, in honor of our sister and Aunt Burnlie Montaigne, 2020 Christmas Mother; Edward and Robbin Stiles. J.C. Stiles III; Rev. Patricia Stover; Mary Anna Sylvia;

Tompkins Jewelers Inc.; Helen Tower; Greer and Bonnie Utley; Gary and Sandra Vitek; Sylvia Walker; Douglas and Rene Webb. Gwendolyn Weinberg; Louise T. West; Stephen G. and Susan F. Winters; Wayne and Sandy Wood, in loving memory of our loving parents, Arthur and Carolyn Campbell and Emmett and Alma Wood; H. Graham Woodlief Jr.; and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Woods. If you have not sent in your donation, mail it to HANOVER CHRISTMAS MOTHER, P. O. BOX 39, DOSWELL VA. 23047.

Pamunkey Walter Bradby wearing traditional regalia. The work is by Ethan Brown, one of his descendants. “Virginia Indians are an integral part of our past, present, and future,” said Secretary of the Commonwealth Kelly Thomasson. “We are committed to working with Virginia’s Indian tribes to protect the health and vitality of these communities and ensure that Virginia remains an inclusive place for all who call the Commonwealth home.” Virginia is home to 11 state-recognized Indian tribes, which include the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe, Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Chickahominy Indians Eastern

ing some of you then!) On behalf of our club, I would like to again say, “Thank you!” to everyone who has ever bought a Christmas tree from Hanover Ruritan. With the absence of our tree sale this year, the Hanover Ruritan Club encourages the citizens of Hanover County to consider donating to a worthwhile charity, a local service organization, or local First

Division, Mattaponi Indian Tribe, Monacan Indian Nation, Nansemond Indian Tribe, Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Virginia, Rappahannock Tribe, and the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe. Seven of these tribes are federally recognized. In October, Governor Northam designated Oct. 12 Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the Commonwealth, the first such proclamation in Virginia history. And last year, Governor Northam announced a land acquisition by the Chickahominy Tribe and signed a land trust agreement with the

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UNIVERSE Continued from pg. 15

hours after sunset, finds the constellation Andromeda at zenith. It’s not an impressive or terribly bright asterism, but is noted for the presence of the Andromeda Galaxy. Two million years ago the light you see from this relatively nearby galaxy, much like our own, left to come to Earth. We see our own galaxy in cross section as the faintly luminous Milky Way, stretching from east to west, with a distinct bow towards the north. The stars making up this band are typically hundreds to thousands of light years away – a factor of over a thousand smaller than the distance to Andromeda. The constellation Cassiopeia is to the north, in the plane of the Milky

Way. It looks like a crooked M. To the west-northwest, Cygnus the Swan now looks like its other namesake, the Northern Cross. Deneb is the bright star at the top of the cross, about 40 degrees from the horizon. To the northwest is Vega, at about 18 degrees, and Altair is a little lower and to the west. When these were high in the sky, we called them the Summer Triangle. Now we bid them adieu until late spring. Rising to the east is Orion, which will dominate the winter star scape. Above Orion is the familiar cluster of the Pleiades, about 55 degrees from the horizon and climbing. 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.

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Limited kits will be available to pick up at the Cochrane Rockville Branch Library or bring your own supplies to follow along with our YouTube video. Patterns will be available to download. Starting Dec. 5, go to https://www.youtube.com/user/pamunkeylibrary or https://tinyurl.com/prladults to see the video. For more information or if you have a special physical or communication need, contact ask@pamunkeylibrary. org. Carolyn Garner may be contacted at cgarner pamunkeylibrary.org or 804-365-6214.

THEISEN, Patia Lynne, 61, of Mechanicsville, Va., died peacefully with her family surrounding her on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Patia was born on December 18, 1958 in Mercedes, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wanda and Eugene Truitt. On October 6, 1984, Patia married the love of her life, Richard "Craig" Theisen. She is surTHEISEN vived by her sons, Ryan and Travis (Ashley) Theisen; and stepson, Mike (Avis) Theisen; two beautiful

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granddaughters that she adored, Aubrey and Isabella Theisen; and her stepgrandson, Brandon Bulheller; siblings, Sherri (Joe) Michaels, Gail (Richard) Wilson and Daniel (Karen) Truitt; three nieces, six nephews; her father-in-law, Roy (Mary Lou) Theisen; and brothers-in-law, Robert (Shirley) Theisen, Michael (Mary) Theisen and Keith (Deborah) Theisen. Visting hours will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Monday, November 30, at Bennett Funeral Home, Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 LeeDavis Road. The services will be private, but can be viewed at www.reellyfeproductions. com on Tuesday, December 1, at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Signal Hill Memorial Park, where there will be a short service, open to the public, immediately following the 11 a.m. service. In lieu of flowers,

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Fewer spectators allowed for sports return By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Official practices for winter sports are set to begin Monday at Virginia High School League member schools, but they begin in an atmosphere of great uncertainty amid a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic and everevolving guidelines on how to resume a life that is nowhere near returning to routine. In light of the surge in COVID cases both within Virginia and nationwide, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Nov. 6 ordered a cap on both indoor and outdoor in-person gatherings to a maximum of 25 people. Northam spokesperson Alena Yarmosky clarified what exactly the cap applied to. “It’s important to note that the 25 person gathering ban, as always, applies to gatherings,” Yarmosky tweeted. “That means parties, celebrations, or group hangouts -- it *does not* apply to religious services, employment settings, retail stores, or school classrooms.” Nevertheless, there was likewise some confusion as to how Northam’s Nov. 6 order would affect the resumption of high school sports. The VHSL clarified that the 25-person limit applied to spectators only. “We want to make it very clear that the Governor’s order

Basketball regionals limited to eight teams By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Spectators, including cheerleaders and pep bands, will be limited to 25 people according to revised VHSL participation guidelines.

for reduction in public and private gatherings to 25 individuals applies to ‘spectators’ and not participants at those events,” VHSL executive director Billy Haun said in a Nov. 13 press release. “Nothing in the order prevents VHSL member schools from holding contests.” The VHSL release clarified the definition of both spectators and participants in a subse-

quent press release on Nov. 20. “The governor’s order defines ‘participants’ as players, coaches, officials, school event staff and school administration critical to the operations of the contests, media, law enforcement, and medical services,” the release said. “Cheerleaders, pep bands, etc., and other student support groups, are counted as spectators in the limit of 25

25 spectators per field. Races allowed at events.” or marathons may have up But the 25-person limit on to 250 participants, provided spectators is actually an upper staggered starts separate runbound. The governor’s modiners into groups of 25 or less. fied guidelines as listed in his Amended Executive Order 67 b. Conduct screening of coaches, officials, staff, and players for mandate: COVID-19 symptoms prior a. The total number of spectato admission to the venue/ tors cannot exceed the lesser facility. of 30% of the occupancy load of the certificate of occupancy for the venue, if applicable, or see SPECTATORS, pg. 26

The Mechanicsville Local

If area public schools get to play boys and girls basketball this season, most of the various regions they play in will have eightteam playoffs. All regions have one week to complete their playoffs this year under the Virginia High School League’s condensed schedule due to the pandemic, which essentially caps the number of qualifiers in basketball at eight. “Otherwise you’d have to play four games in five days,” J.R. Tucker activities director Chris Brown said. “That time of year, you always have the weather issue kind of hanging out there. You’ve got to get this see REGIONALS, pg. 26

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SPECTATORS Continued from pg. 25

Prior to Northam’s Nov. 6 order, attendance was capped at the lesser of 50% of occupancy load for the venue or 250 persons. A mask mandate remains in place. While participants “should not be required to wear face coverings while actively engaged in workouts or competitions,” masks or some sort

of face covering should be worn by participants, coaches, officials and other staff should wear them “to the greatest extent possible,” especially during travel to and from events, when social distancing cannot be maintained and when interacting with other personnel. The VHSL eased some of the previously announced restrictions on soccer and lacrosse. In its original Return to Participation Guidelines released early in November, the

league had prohibited faceoffs and body contact in boys lacrosse and limited quarters to 10 minutes. In soccer, spacing requirements would have eliminated the formation of defensive walls on direct and indirect kicks. Boys lacrosse coaches were vociferous in their opposition to some of the recommendations. “Our concern was it fundamentally changes the game – how you play it, how you

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coach it, how you officiate it,” said Douglas Freeman coach John Neal said. “If I put myself in an official’s shoes, and I’ve got to determine who initiates contact, that’s really tough. “How do you coach and teach a defenseman how to drive somebody out without making contact? You’d end up with these high-scoring games because you’d basically have a free lane to the goal without anybody getting in your way.” Having a great faceoff guy, Neal said, is a significant advantage because he can help his team basically play “make it, take it.” “I understand what they were trying to do, but when you look across the recommendations that were made for each individual sport, it was just highly inconsistent,” Neal said. “Reducing the game time, taking the faceoffs away, no contact, but in football you can still block and tackle. You can wrestle basically as normal. Basketball’s basically the same without a jump ball. It

didn’t really make a whole lot of sense.” The VHSL took such criticism into account in its revised guidelines on return to participation, which were released on Nov. 24. Faceoffs and body contact have been reinstituted in boys lacrosse, along with quarters at 12 minutes (instead of 10). In soccer, defensive players will be allowed to form the traditional wall on all indirect and direct free kicks. Opposing players must be least 3 feet away. In the previous guideline, all players – including those on the same team – had to be at least 3 feet away from each other, eliminating the wall and jostling for position in front of the goalkeeper. The VHSL added to its revised Return to Participation Guidelines a chart based upon the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ interim guidance on athletes (ages 12-21) returning to play after a COVID-19 infection.

For those with no or mild symptoms – and no cardiac symptoms – the recommendation is for a gradual return to play after being symptom-free for 14 days. For those with moderate symptoms (i.e., more than four days of fever of at least 100.4 degrees and significant systemic symptoms or hospitalization), a cardiology consultation is recommended. With a normal test, athletes can gradually return to play after being symptom-free for 14 days. For severe symptoms that include abnormal cardiac testing, hospitalization requiring intensive care, or multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, exercise should be restricted for 3-6 months and cardiology clearance is required before returning to play. Richmond Times-Dispatch sportswriter Tim Pearrell contributed to this report. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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seeds, with the semifinals and finals at a site north of the James River. In Class 4, Region B: The region, which includes Richmond-area schools along with schools in the Fredericksburg and Charlottesville areas, will have eight-team fields, Monacan activities director Danny Parsons said. Four teams in the north division and four in the south division will qualify based on a points system. Games will be played at the site of the higher seed. Dinwiddie, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Monacan, Patrick Henry and Powhatan are in 4B. In Class 3, Region A: The region, which stretches from the Richmond area to Portsmouth, will have eightteam fields based on a points system, Petersburg activities director Bill Lawson III said.

Games likely will be at the site of the higher seed. The region includes Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and New Kent. In Class 3, Region B: The region, which includes Goochland and Maggie Walker Governor’s School, will have eight-team fields based on a points system, Goochland activities director Joe Fowler said. Games will be at the sites of higher seeds. Richmond Public Schools, which has schools spread among several regions, has canceled its winter sports. Last season the two region finalists advanced to the state tournament. This season only the champ will go. Basketball teams can start practice on Dec. 7 and start play on Dec. 21. Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

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thing completed literally in a week. You just don’t have room for that extra game. And in terms of preparation, it would be a lot to ask.” Regions have had bigger windows to complete regional playoffs in past years, and that’s typically meant at least 10-team fields. In Class 6, Region A: The far-flung region, which includes Cosby, Thomas Dale and James River, likely won’t make a decision until early December, Dale activities director Ricky Talman said. In Class 5, Region B: The region, which has 17 area schools, will have eight-team fields, with qualifiers based on a points system, Brown said. The quarterfinals will be at higher


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the family requests donations to be made in her honor to the American Legion, Post 175, 8700 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com. TRUITT, Wanda Lou and Eugene Allen, Wanda, 82, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Wanda was born on October 28, 1933 in Confluence, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorene

Eugene was born on October 30, 1933 in Shattuck, Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelena and Samuel Allen Truitt; and his wife, Wanda Truitt. Wanda and Eugene were married 64 years (September 2, 1956). They are survived by their children, Sherri Michaels (Joseph), Gail Wilson (Richard); and her son, Daniel Allen Truitt (Karen); son in-law, Craig (Patia) Theisen; eight grandchildren, Michael (Avis), Ryan and Travis (Ashley) Theisen, Christopher Michaels, Jessica Horton (James), Justin Allen, Samuel and Zachary Truitt; six great-grandchildren, Aubrey Theisen, Julianne, Jordyn, Jameson and Jeremiah Horton and Isabella Theisen; and stepgrandson,

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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

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“We are looking to prohibit pharmacological, mechanical, prone and any restraint that restricts breathing or harms the student,” Thurman said. Thurman said parents should receive same-day notification when any measure of restraint has been used on their child and a written report filed within two days of the incident. The proposed policy expresses a desire to utilize behavioral and counseling intervention to prevent incidents where restraint is necessary. Thurman requested more detail on how the board intends to achieve that goal. “We ask that HCPS prioritize relationships with students; prioritize each child feeling seen, soothed, safe, and secure; and use preventative measures that are truly preventative as opposed to de-escalation,” Thurman said. “We’re concerned that HCPS’ positive behavior intervention and supports program is based on behaviorism; and the issue being that behaviorism-based procedures get used instead of providing support and accommodation for students with disabilities,”

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was greeted in heaven by her paternal grandfather, Richard Van Ness Sr.; and a dear family friend, Nick Ritchie. Left behind to cherish her memory are her devoted parents, Rick and Jennifer; her brother, Trey; her sisters, Kayla and Jackie;

Thurman concluded. Another group disproportionately affected by restraint/ seclusion policies are minority students. Rev. Evans White told board members that a recent United States Department of Education report cited “the alarming disproportions of seclusion and restraint being inflicted onto disabled Black and Brown children.” While about 13 percent of students are covered by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), White said more than 80 percent of the students requiring restraint identify as IEP enrolled students. According to White, disabled children account for about 12 percent of the student population, and they account for about 71 percent of restraint/seclusion incidents. “Black students with disabilities accounted for roughly a fifth of the students with disabilities, but were especially at risk of facing school discipline, representing more than a third of the suspensions,” White said. He suggested bi-annual reports listing restraint incidents distinguished by individual groupings that could reflect

a disproportionate trend. HCPS attorney Lisa Seward said the policy being considered is brief, but succinct and offers an outline of a detailed plan. “While you have a policy in front of you, there’s going to be a substantial set of procedures that will have more detail,” Seward said. The proposed policy contains of list of actions that could provoke the use of restraint on a student including: 1. Prevent a student from inflicting serious physical harm or injury to self or others; 2. Quell a disturbance; 3. Remove a student from the scene of a disturbance in which the student’s behavior or damage to property threatens serious physical harm or injury to persons; 4. Defend self or others from serious physical harm or injury; 5. Obtain possession of controlled substances, paraphernalia, weapons or other dangerous objects that are upon the person of the student or within the student’s control. The board will consider the new policy at its Dec. 8 meeting.

paternal grandparents, Ann and Dan McFaden; maternal grandparents, Mary and John Witt; paternal grandmother, Sandy Van Ness; great-grandmother, Geraldine Witt; two nieces, Jaiden and Harper Grace; aunts, Lisa, Roxy, Myra (Tony), Virginia (Bobby); uncle, Sean (Lola); cousins, Allison, Steven (Heather), Dylan, Travis and Zack; her beloved fur baby, Ziggy; boyfriend, Josh; and many other family and friends. She was independent, with an insurmountable amount of strength and love. She was always the brightest light in the room. The family will receive

friends Tuesday, December 1, 2020, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, Va. Interment will follow at 2 p.m. in Westhampton Memorial Park. Online condolences can be left at www.monaghanfunerals.com.

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INDIAN Continued from pg. 19

Mattaponi Indian Tribe, two significant actions that help to rectify past wrongs when the Commonwealth allowed their reservation land to be encroached upon and ensure the sustainability of Virginia’s Indian tribes for future generations. The Virginia Department of Education has instructional resources on the history of Native Americans in the Commonwealth available. To learn more about Virginia’s Indian Tribes, visit commonwealth.virginia.gov/virginiaindians.

TOYS Continued from pg. 18

The toys, books and other gifts collected and distributed by the Marines offer these children confidence and a positive memory for a lifetime and such experiences help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. Last year, the Marine Corps fulfilled the holiday hopes and dreams of 7 million less fortunate children in over 800 communities nationwide. Since 1947, over 265 million children have been assisted. Join in and help share the “Joy of Christmas” to children in need. Donations can be made online: https://aylett-va.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/ lco-sites/local-donate.aspx Checks may be written to “Toys for Tots” and mailed to ‘Aylett Toys for Tots’, P.O. Box 68, Aylett, VA 23009. New toys can be dropped off at ‘The CornerStone Community Development Center’ in Aylett. For families requesting a toy, an online application is available and the last date to request a toy for a child is Wednesday, Dec. 9. To contact “Aylett Toys for Tots” Christmas Campaign 2020, call 804-885- 0035 or email: aylett. va.t4t@gmail.com. The website is https://aylett-va.toysfortots.org.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2020-00036, ANGELO JORDAN, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions on GPIN 8718-28-2005, consisting of approximately 14.45 acres, and located on the north line of Foxal Road (State Route 699) at its intersection with Georgetown Road (State Route 651). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of three (3) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 4.82 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00037, ANNIE MAE DIXON-BAKER AND IRVING L. BAKER, SR. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8715-39-9790, consisting of approximately 7.18 acres, and located on the west line of Verdi Lane (State Route 710) approximately 1,400 feet west of its intersection with Havelock Lane (State Route 2281). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of two additional building lots for family members for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 2.39 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00038, DOSWELL VENTURES, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request, C-22-92(c), George A. Hase, III, on GPIN 7796-91-8715, consisting of approximately 1.34 acres, zoned B-3(c), General Business District with conditions. The property is located on the northwest line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) at its intersection with Leon Lane (State Route 1364). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow revisions to the approved proffers regarding architectural treatment and thoroughfare buffer landscaping. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00034, GRACE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPIN 7798-30-4187, consisting of approximately 5.47 acres, and located on the south line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) approximately 0.25 miles west of its intersection with New Ashcake Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow the property to be used for church offices and small group meetings. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2020-00013, GRACE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-110.7 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit church offices and small group meetings on GPIN 7798-30-4187, consisting of approximately 5.47 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District (rezoning request pending for REZ2020-00034 for B-1, Neighborhood Business District with conditions), and located on the south line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) approximately 0.25 miles west of its intersection with New Ashcake Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Commercial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland CUP2020-00012, TRUSTEES OF HILLCREST BAPTIST CHURCH Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-6-03, Trustees of Hillcrest Baptist Church) in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a church expansion and its related uses on GPIN 8708-76-6495, consisting of approximately 5.42 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) at its intersection with Hillcrest Road (State Route 649). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS SE2020-00026, GREEN TIRE AUTO, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-184.4 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit used car sales on GPIN 7787-99-7834, consisting of approximately 1.0 acre, zoned M-3, Heavy Industrial District, and located on the east line of Richardson Road (State Route 1254) approximately 1,175 feet south of its intersection with Lickinghole Road (State Route 1264). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland SE2020-00028, 18th STREET DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-338 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a sign larger than permitted, on GPINs 7796-94-6872, 7796-95-4087 and 7796-95-7173(part), consisting of approximately 7.52 acres, zoned R-1, Single-Family Residential District, and located on the south line of Atlee Road (State Route 638) at its intersection with Hollycroft Court (State Route 2329). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS REZ2020-00021, ROSE STUBBS FLEMING, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from B-3, General Business District, and R-1, Single-Family Residential District, to RM(c), Multi-Family Residential District with conditions and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, on GPINs 8705-83-4862, 8705-83-4904, 8705-84-6144, 8705-84-2275, 8705-84-3039, 8705-84-4273, and 8705-84-9046, consisting of approximately 8.5 acres, and located on the southeast quadrant of Meadowbridge Road (State Route 627) and Shady Grove Road (State Route 640). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Family. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 120 apartment units for a gross density of 15 dwelling units per acre and neighborhood business uses. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00024, ROXANNE S. AND LAZARO G. PERDOMO, ET AL. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, and M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-39-1265, 7788-40-0089, 7788-40-1355, 7788-40-0566, and 7788-40-0850, consisting of approximately 35.65 acres, and located on the north line of Old Keeton Road (State Route 719) at its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 Dwelling Units Per Acre) and Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation 71 single-family lots and 16 townhome units for a total of 87 dwelling units for a gross density of 2.68 dwelling units per acre on 32.03 acres. A self-storage facility would also be permitted on the remaining 3.62-acre portion of the property that fronts on U.S. Route 1. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00039, LEWISTOWN COMMERCE CENTER, L.L.C. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-1-18(c), Lewistown Commerce Center, L.L.C., on GPIN 7788-66-1268, consisting of approximately 1.16 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions. The property is located on the west line of Lakeridge Parkway (State Route 782) approximately 925 feet south of its intersection with Lewistown Road (State Route 802). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The proffer amendment would adjust the phasing for construction of the proposed office building. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna REZ2020-00040, JEAN W. AND WILLIAM D. BERRYHILL Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 6798-95-0863, consisting of approximately 10.25 acres, and located on the west line of Watkins Road (State Route 721) approximately 200 feet north of its intersection with Dogwood Trail Road (State Route 620). 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 5.13 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna 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.

CLERGY Continued from pg. 18

pastors that are willing to work together to see growth, change, and healing in our communities. If, and when we work together, great things are possible,” said Rev. Lewis. During the meeting, Dr. White updated the clergy regarding the school system’s approach to managing COVID19 along with in-person and remote learning successes and challenges. Additionally, Dr. White and

the clergy spoke of food insecurities among King William students, socio-economic distresses, transportation and childcare challenges, issues of equity, internet connectivity issues and nationwide political and societal unrest. The meeting provided an opportunity for clergy to think critically about some of the overarching needs and subsequent opportunities that they have in serving the staff and students in King William. Rev. Lewis said, “I’m hopeful that together, as clergy, we can

continue supporting the leadership of Dr. White, his staff and the great teachers of King William County Schools. As faith leaders we have to start seeing outside of the four walls of our churches and begin a unified effort to uplift those that are caring for and educating the children and youth that are members of our congregations.” If you or your congregation are interested in learning more about opportunities to connect with neighboring pastors, contact Rev. Joshua S. Lewis at pastor@indianviewbaptist.org.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 20 - 14 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE TO ADD A SECTION NUMBERED 2-5 RELATED TO THE AWARD OF BONUSES TO HANOVER COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEES OF THE HANOVER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND QUALIFYING EMPLOYEES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS FOR HANOVER COUNTY. A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

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