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Piland, Clark receive top fire service awards Staff Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Hanover County’s Fire-EMS chief has been recognized by Gov. Ralph Northam with a 2018 Governor’s Fire Service Award. Jethro Piland was named the recipient of the Excellence in Virginia Fire Services for surpassing his role as a fire services PILAND executive after four Hanover FireEMS firefighters were struck while responding to a crash on Interstate 295 during Hurricane Michael on Oct. 11, 2018. Among the four was Lt. Brad Clark, who succumbed to his injuries and died on the scene; two of the firefighters were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The

fourth firefighter suffered minor injuries. Throughout the night of Thursday, Oct. 11, and the days that followed, Chief Piland and his dedicated staff worked to meet the family’s needs while also quickly pushing out information to the public. Piland’s leadership and interaction with constituents exemplifies CLARK how a fire chief should be in today’s climate. Lt. Clark posthumously received the Virginia Career Firefighter of the Year honor. Without question, Northam said the selfless actions of Clark on Oct. 11, 2018, were heroic. Like he had so many times see AWARDS, pg. 8

Hanover County Board of Supervisors continues budget work; presentations made by superintendent and HR director of Hanover County Public Schools. turn to page 4.

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EW YORK – Mechanicsville resident Robin Hill will be one of the 29 people featured in a new PSA in Times Square next month for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Hill, a Stage III rectal cancer survivor, is an awareness ambassador for Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC), the country’s leading advocacy organization focused on colorectal cancer policy and research. The PSA will launch during the NASDAQ Opening Bell Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28. Hill’s story will be featured on Fight CRC’s Facebook page and blog on Tuesday, March 12. Colon and rectal cancers (colorectal cancer) make up the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women combined. Sixty percent of colorectal can cer deaths could be prevented with screening. Hill has dedicated a year of volunteer time to Fight CRC to raise awareness about the impor-

tance of screening using her story in an effort to save lives. “I advocate for awareness. I want people of all ages to know the symptoms, and to not be afraid to ask a medical professional about screening. I want more screenings for more people at no cost. I want people to know that colorectal cancer is not only treatable, but it’s preventable,” Hill said. Her story is one of many stories launching the annual March Colorectal Cancer Awareness campaign, a movement uniting the over one million survivors of colorectal cancer and their loved ones to get behind a cure and prevent future cases with screening. “Each year we select a group of ambassadors to represent our community of over one million survivors four our March Colorectal Cancer Awareness campaign. Each year, our group of ambassadors bravely rally to raise awareness for this disease,” Anjee Davis, president of Fight CRC, said. “We hope their stories resonate with the over 30 million people 50 and over who have not been screened. And compel them to talk to their doctor about their screening options.” see CANCER, pg. 4

Robens seeks Beaverdam District seat Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- Crystal Robens is announcing her candidacy for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for the Beaverdam District. For the past 50 years, the residents of the district have had only two men represent them, most of those years running unopposed. “I ROBENS want to bring new leadership to the county, drawing on my strong background solving federal government problems in my career,” Robens said. She is a native Hanoverian, having lived here for most of her life. “We have raised six boys who attended Hanover County Public Schools and I want to keep our schools strong for my grandchildren and our future generations.,” Robens added. “I will work hard to keep Hanover rural, while making the necessary improvements see ROBENS pg. 4

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irl Scout Troop 137 recently honored some of its members with two distinguished awards. Lily Coake and Cerys O’Sullivan earned the Bronze Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can receive, for organizing a river cleanup project. Ambassador Hailey Coake earned the Medal of Honor, which is awarded to a Girl Scout who has shown “presence of mind, a clear and calm head and a true Girl Scout spirit in an emergency.” During a community event in Ashland last year, a young child was separated from his family. Hailey

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The members and leaders of Troop 137extended congratulations to these three girls for their accomplishments.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7000 block of Shady Grove Road/ Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10300 block of Tarleton Drive, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 12000 block of Meriturn Place, Ashland. Violation of protective order was reported in the 10100 block of Cool Hive Place, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 3400 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville. Coerce, intimidate or harass person was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8000 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 7000 block of Covenant Woods Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of Fourscore Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $500, in the 8000 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 9000 block of Woodlawn Drive, Mechanicsville. Disorderly conduct was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8100 block of Cadys Mill Road/Caitlin Farm Lane, Hanover.

Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 8200 block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driving under the influence of alcohol was reported in the 8200 block of Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10500 block of Cabaniss Lane, Hanover.

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Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200/ was reported in the 8100 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 14100 block of Big Bear Court, Montpelier.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Assault and battery of a family member was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 11300 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/Georgetown Road, Hanover.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 14300 block of Scotchtown Road, Doswell.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11100 block of Great Meadows Court, Mechanicsville.

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HCPS launches digital bullying reporting ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools (HCPS) has launched the “Stand Up, Speak Out -- Stop Bullying Now” anonymous digital reporting tool on all school websites. This new easy-to-find and easy-to-use solution will allow students and parents to report bullying from anywhere, on any device, at any time to help further support the safety and mental health needs of students.

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“The well-being of our students is our highest priority. We are committed to meeting their ever-increasing, evolving, and complex needs, and this new tool is an important addition to advancing our efforts,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. Students and parents can access the link by see BULLYING, pg. 4

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HCPS budget goes before HCBOS By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors continued consideration of the proposed 2020 budget last week, hearing several presentations from county departments. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, presented Hanover County Public Schools’ adopted 2019-2020 operating, Capital GILL Improvements Program and school nutrition budgets, while Janet Lawson, Human Resources director, outlined her department’s 2020 blueprint. Hanover County School Board chair Bob Hundley told the supervisors that the ambitious budget is a result of solid community support from supervisors and citizens, and the progress would not have

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visiting the homepage of their school’s website and clicking on the “Stand Up, Speak Out -- Stop Bullying Now” button near the bottom of the page or by using the “Students” and “Parents” tabs on the main

been possible without their assistance. “The school board, in partnership with the board of supervisors, provides outstanding educational opportunities at an appreciate cost,” Hundley said. “The Hanover County Public Schools system appreciates the support of its patrons, our citizens and businesses as partners.” Gill outlined a $194.7 million operating budget that funds new positions in counseling and mental health and addresses increasing behavioral challenges. He said this year’s budget focuses on the pillars of the county’s philosophy of education that includes an emphasis on relevance, equity and innovation. “We have to prepare students for the world in which they are going to live and work,” Gill said. The superintendent said state funds aimed at supplying more counselors benefited this year’s process as well as more than $860,000 in special education funding. Gill said this budget increases counselors and behavioral specialists to focus on student mental health. “We have increasing needs, especially

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in the area of special education,” Gill said. The state also funded a 5 percent increase in salary over two years for Standards of Quality certified positions. The budget also addresses a salary compression problem evident throughout county government and takes the first steps to rectifying that problem establishing a $200 minimum between levels. Gill said the budget will assist employees in rising health care costs and continues a five-year technology plan to upgrade and improve internet services. The 2020 proposal adds eight positions at CodeRVA, bringing the total number of county students attending the technologybased campus at 24. “It is a high school in the area that is unlike any other and one that has met or exceeded all regional expectations,” Gill said. The school division’s CIP includes $40 million for the John Gandy/Henry Clay consolidation project slated to begin in 2023, and provides money for land acquisition for a new eastern campus in 2024.

lying is “any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma.

Makeup days reminder issued ASHLAND -- The recent school closing on Wednesday, Feb. 20, marked the seventh inclement weather day since the beginning of the school year.

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To join Fight CRC’s awareness efforts in March, visit FightCRC.org to sign the petition to make sure everyone has access to screening. Supporters also can get involved by taking a #StrongArmSelfie and sharing it on social media.

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Fight CRC is a trusted national nonprofit advocacy organization fighting for a cure. It was founded in 2005 see HCPS, pg. 16 by Nancy Roach, a patient advocate who witnessed the need for colorectal cancer “Bullying” includes cyber- advocacy after her motherbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer Continued from pg. 1 conflict.” Information submitted (like high speed internet) by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover that we need to maintain and County Public Schools public attract new residents in accordance with our comprehensive information officer.

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in-law’s diagnosis. The organization plays an important role in rallying colorectal cancer advocates to action. Fight CRC is known for activism and patient empowerment throughout patient, academic, political, scientific, medical, and nonprofit communities. With a mission focused on advocacy, research, patient education, and awareness, the organization serves advocates in every state of the U.S. and many others around the world. Fight CRC is rated Platinum by nonprofit monitoring group GuideStar and is recognized as a 4-star charity by Charity Navigator. To learn more, visit FightCRC. org. plan,” she continued.” She closed, saying, “I look forward to serving my community and I am always an email away at crystal@crystalrobens.com if you have concerns. I will answer you.”

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Ashland Museum to present unique program on history of Variety Show By Lorie Foley for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Ashland Museum will present the third and final installment of its 2019 History Talks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Complicated and Hilarious History of the Ashland Musical Variety Show!â&#x20AC;? Show directors Sue Watson and Lorie Foley will present a multimedia retrospective of the first 35 years of the show at the Ashland Theatre on Sunday, March 10. Two presentations are scheduled, with one showing at 1 p.m. and the other at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, with proceeds benefitting the Ashland Museum and offsetting the cost of theatre rental. Tickets can be purchased at the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, www.ashlandmuseum.org Sue Forbes Watson co-founded the Ashland Musical Variety Show in 1982 as fundraising event for the Hanover Arts and Activities Center. The show has been performed every other year since 1983, with Lorie Foley joining the production team in 1997. Construction plans for R-MCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Blackwell Auditorium prevented the show from being held

this year. The Hanover Arts and Activities Center is producing a special commemorative program for the event. As it has in the past, the program will allow local businesses to promote their products and services through sponsorships. Individuals also may submit special â&#x20AC;&#x153;memoriesâ&#x20AC;? and personal photos of the Ashland Musical Variety Show that will be published in the program. Proceeds from the memories and sponsorships will directly benefit the nonprofit Center, which has relied on the variety show for funding for the past 37 years. Ad prices will vary depending on size and placement within the program. The charge for submitting a memory is $15. The deadline for submissions was Friday, Feb. 22. Visit www.hanoverarts.org for complete information. The March 10 presentations will feature Watson and Foley outlining the history the

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Teachers deserve to be paid more for what they do By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

here was a time when I was of the opinion that law enforcement, fire/ EMS, hospital personnel, and teachers should not walk off the job regardless of the circumstances. Well, that has changed -- at least when it comes to teachers. The frustration of wages has prompted teachers from across the nation to literally walk out of the classroom and into the halls of government to make their point. If any employee every merited more pay it is a teacher. When I started college in the fall of 1974, I, like many friends, took courses that would put me on the path to becoming an educator. It only took my freshman year to realize that wasn’t the career for me.

The patience, understanding and compassion, as well as the desire to mold young minds, take special people. Those would be key ingredients to being a teacher. Teaching is, without question, one of the most important and rewarding professions. The influence of a teacher can last a lifetime. Even though I did not pursue a major in languages, as she recommended, Renata Comoretto, who taught high school Spanish, had an incredible influence on me. She was the epitome of a teacher, giving so much to her beloved students. She was gracious and kind, and made her class so interesting that learning came easy. Spanish hasn’t had a particular role in my work, but the support of Miss Comoretto followed me through the years. I was fortunate

enough to express my thanks to her several years ago before she moved from our hometown to join family in Florida. Who is your favorite teacher? And why? What impact did he or she have on you and your life? I welcome your feedback, especially from those of you who are products of Hanover County Public Schools. Should teachers’ demands for higher pay be met? I think so. Sadly, some school systems may not have the funding for some of the supplies teachers need for their students. Here’s the going above and beyond part: Those teachers use their own money to purchase whatever items they want their students to have for their studies. HCPS students have the dedication and commitment of teachers who do rise to the

occasion and do their best for those they teach and often inspire. This issue about pay is in general, not specific to our county teachers. But I’ll always say teachers deserve more pay. What they do is admirable and we know it isn’t always easy. When disciplinary actions -- as in corporal punishment -- were taken out of school systems, the authority necessary to keep order was removed in some cases. Yes, I’ll put it out there: I support punishment, including the use of a paddle. Children need discipline. But I digress (or, as I usually say, derail). Kudos to all those who can say “I am a teacher.” You make a difference every day you walk into a classroom. Our future depends on you. Thank you for what you give to the students you guide.

Will there ever really be a change coming with racial attitudes? By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I couldn’t have been more than 4 or 5 years old when my father pulled his old Plymouth into a dusty lot in front of a fruit stand. There was nothing unusual about the location. Throughout the South, small open air markets were the norm and the A&P was the exception, and the stacks of watermelons and can-

taloupes that almost blocked the entrance was commonplace. It was the kind of afternoon only a Southerner can truly appreciate — the kind of heat that seems to come from underneath on a hot August day where there’s no evidence of a hint of air, only the almost visible thick humidity that hung in layers. As we exited the car, I noticed my father’s starched white shirt, soaked in

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sections with large water marks under the sleeves and on the back. He pulled out a white handkerchief and wiped as forehead as a man in overall jeans greeted us. “We’re looking for a watermelon,” my father said. “You’ve come to the right place,” the weathered attendant said. “We’ve got about every kind you could imagine.”

My father needed no education regarding watermelons. It seemed during our childhood in Alabama, we ate enough melon to satisfy the most acute pallet. A small African American boy about my age sat with his back against the cool brick wall in front of the small stand, relaxing in a valued piece of shade. The man picked up a big dark

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green watermelon and placed it beside the young boy’s head and unapologetically described the fruit in a grotesque, racist manner. “You see, it looks just like this boy’s head.” He held the melon beside the young boy’s head as if he wanted us to compare. As a young child, you are never quite sure what adult conversation is actually going on, but, once those words came out of that man’s mouth, I sensed that something was wrong. My father grabbed my hand and we hurried back to the car. He lifted me up in the seat and I noticed the sweat pouring down his groomed sideburns. “You want me to throw one of these melons in the boot,” the man yelled to my father. “No thanks.” We pulled back onto the two-lane highway and headed past fields filled see RACIAL, pg. 8

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piece in the Young Rembrandts Eats, Treats and Drawing Feats Camp, where students will draw funny kitchen cartoons, detailed still life scenes and delicious details to make them complete. Prepare for artwork

that looks good enough to eat. This program runs from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Enroll in one or both camps, to keep your kids creating fun this spring break. Register online at www. hanoverparksrec.com. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department at 804-365-7150 or email at parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

Kidstuf to celebrate Easter with March virtue of HOPE Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -Kidstuf is a fun production where kids bring their parents to learn. The Easter program will be held on Friday, March 1, at Atlee Church. Kidstuf is virtue-driven, where character and faith are taught by emphasizing a monthly virtue. The March virtue is HOPE . . . believing that something good can come out of some-

thing bad. Kidstuf is a place where parents and their children can come together in a unique environment that will give them a shared experience that they can discuss further together during the week. It is free to the community and there will be a variety of activities to enjoy before Kidstuf, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The auditorium opens its doors at 7:15 p.m. for the production.

This event unites families while providing a fun environment filled with laughter and learning. Kidstuf is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;no dropoff zoneâ&#x20AC;?. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Atlee Community Church is located at 7171 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville. For more information, email atleekids@atleechurch. org or go online at www.atleechurch.org.

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Ashland Musical Variety Show and its various performers and volunteer supporters over the years. Tom Wulf of WulfTeam Productions is providing video

clips of the show’s development process and notable numbers, which will be shown throughout the presentations. Wulf has served as the variety show’s video producer since 2001. Tickets for the two presentations are expected to sell out quickly, as thousands of

area residents have contributed to the show since its inception. Ticket sales, sponsorships, and memory submissions will help the Center and Museum continue to offer great cultural and educational programs to the Ashland/Hanover community.

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before, Clark placed the needs of others above his own as he rendered aid to a vehicle crash on the side of I-295 during Hurricane Michael. Clark was a committed officer and took pride in the success of those serving with him. Many will forever be grateful for his leadership and valor to the very end. However, Clark was a hero long before that rainy night in

October and was a remarkable firefighter who is deeply missed. National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) provided generous in-kind donations of labor, equipment, and materials to construct the Confined Space Prop at the Virginia Public Safety Training Center in Hanover. For those efforts, NUCA received the Private Sector Excellence in Fire Service Support award.

NUCA facilitated the donation of concrete vaults, pipe, and equipment rental such as excavators. Because of that relationship, Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) has interacted and established new relationships with other private entities. This has enabled VDFP to provide additional funded programs at no cost to the agency and the Commonwealth. This important public-pri-

that little boy,” my father said. “Neither did I,” I replied. He explained that problems that plagued the South for generations would one day disappear, and assured me that the day would come in my lifetime when race and what I grew to learn as Jim Crow would be gone forever. I was too young to realize the implications of the incident or my father’s words as he attempted to explain hatred to a small child. But, I do remember him telling me that maybe I would not need to have this conversa-

tion with my son, and not having a clue as to what he meant. Decades later as recent events have exposed a lingering attitude displayed by that filthy man on that dusty August afternoon, I thought of that little boy and the look on his face as a man insulted his dignity and treated him less than human. Years later, the words mean more, and I am thankful to be the son of a man who decided that whatever bigotry and hate had surrounded him in his life in the Jim Crow South was not worthy of passing on to his children. And, thankfully, there was no need to have that conversation with my son. He grew up unaware of a nation’s past scars, and knows no difference between white or black when it comes to race. Sadly, some fathers did not have those conversation with their sons and another generation is soiled, to a lesser extent, with the scars of the past. And what’s the first thing I thought of when the recent incidents came to light displaying an attitude very similar to that of the man at the fruit stand? As that young boy sat there on that summer evening, he looked at me with a stare that still haunts even years later. His clear eyes looked at me and although no words were spoken, I still hear him asking “Why?”

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The County of Hanover, Virginia proposes to increase real property tax levies.

3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Hanover proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.81 per $100 of assessed value. This is the same as the 2018 tax rate. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.04 per $100, or 5.2 percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.” Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the County of Hanover will increase 6.3% from that of last year. The General Fund budget is increasing by 5.8% from the fiscal year 2019 budget. A Public Hearing on the increase and the proposed tax rate listed above will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at 7:15 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia.

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with melons, beans and tall corn. He was silent. Miles down the road, my father explained the raciallycharged incident in a way that only a 5-year-old could understand. He never expressed contempt or hate for the man who made the crude remarks, and explained that every man or child deserves to be treated with respect. “I didn’t like what he did to

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Saying goodbye to ‘Oppy’; explaining Lagrange points lunar lander utilizes a communications relay in a halo orbit

southern horizon. Venus rises about two hours later than Saturn, so look for it low to the southeast, but easily the brightest of the three. Mars sets at midnight, so you’ll find it to the south in evening twilight. You may even get a glimpse of Mercury to the southwest at sunset early in the month. An overhead look at midMarch reveals a mostly empty sky at zenith. The likely unfamiliar constellations of Lynx and Leo Minor are in that direction, but there are no bright stars to grab your attention. Brighter and more familiar asterisms lie tens of degrees below zenith. Gemini are high (about 70 degrees)

because they’re never in Earth’s shadow. The next generation Webb Space Telescope under construction will utilize L5 in the same system. Jupiter is accompanied by clusters of asteroids at L4 and L5. They are called Trojan asteroids, and, by convention, when named they are given names from the Iliad. The “Greek camp” occupies L4, the “Trojan camp” occupies L5. And, just as in Homer’s epic about the siege and fall of ancient Troy, there are Greeks in the Trojan camp, and vice versa! Lunar phases for March: New Moon on the 6th, at 11:04 a.m.; First Quarter on the 14th, at 6:27 a.m.; Full Moon on the 20th, at 9:43 p.m.; Last Quarter

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on the 28th, at 12:10 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight Time except for the New Moon when we are still on Standard Time. Also on the 20th we note the Vernal Equinox at 5:58 p.m., when the Sun is directly over Earth’s equator, and the tilt of our axis carries it north until the Summer Solstice in June. Predawn planet watchers should have a good show this month. Saturn rises around 4 Metro Creative Graphics a.m., so look to find it to the southeast at sunat L2. NASA has several solar rise, about 25 degrees above probes parked in halo orbits the horizon. Jupiter rises about at L1 in the Sun-Earth system. two hours earlier, so it will be They can study the Sun 24/7 at about 30 degrees above the

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AL Auxiliary Unit 175 to sell dinners MECHANICSVILLE -- American Legion Auxiliary Unit 175 will be selling spaghetti dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at the Post Hall at 8700 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 10. Children under the age of 5 are admitted

free of charge. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce/meatballs, marinara sauce, a tossed salad, butter and garlic bread, dessert and beverages. Takeout will be available. For ticket information, call Wanda at 804317-9231.

to the southwest, marked by the “twins” Castor and Pollux. Below Gemini we bid farewell to Orion and all the familiar bright stars in that constellation and those around it. To the south-southeast we find the sickle shape of Leo, with bright blue Regulus joined by the red planet Mars. Ursa Major (including the Big Dipper asterism) is high to the northeast, and Capella marks the constellation Auriga to the northwest. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

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Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College has resumed public viewing on Mondays during Spring semester. We open 6:30 to 9 p.m., weather permitting. Once we switch back to Daylight Saving Time in mid-March, hours will be 7 to 9:30 p.m. Watch our website or check the information line (804-752-3210) for updates on when we’ll make the switch. Last month we listed some notable space missions from late 2018 and early 2019. We promised to explain “Lagrange libration points” in this month’s essay. But first . . . RIP “Oppy!” The Mars rover Opportunity reached its official end of mission on 2019 February 12. (Astronomers have this idiosyncratic way of writing dates.) The last communication received was 2018 June 10, when its solar panels were rendered useless by a planet-wide dust storm. Launched on 7 July in 2003, the probe landed successfully on 2004 January 25. The mission was designed for 90 sols (Martian days, which are 24 hours 37 minutes long) and actually ran almost 15 years. Its final resting place, fittingly, was in a place dubbed Perseverance Valley. So, just what are these Lagrange points anyway? Picture the Moon orbiting the Earth; you can imagine the

orbit is a circle for this exercise. Now transport yourself into a rotating reference frame so that both appear stationary – it’s like riding a merrygo-round. You’ll feel a combination of forces, the very real pull of gravity toward the two “planets” and an “inertial force” just because you’re in a rotating system. The inertial force will push you outward, gravity pulls you toward both Earth and Moon. There are five places in that system where the inertial and gravitational forces add up to zero. These are the Lagrange points. One is between Earth and Moon, actually closer to the Moon. This is called L1. At the same distance from the Moon but outside the Moon’s orbit is L2. L3 lies on the side of Earth away from the Moon. These are unstable in the sense that a small perturbation away from any of these will carry you away from that point. But it takes very little reaction fuel to keep you close in what’s called a halo orbit. Sixty degrees ahead of the Moon in its orbit is L4, with L5 60 degrees behind. These libration points are stable – no thruster fuel is needed to stay there! We described these for the Earth-Moon system, but they exist wherever two objects are orbiting each other! What good are they? As mentioned last month, the Chinese far side

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals

BULLOCK, Chase, 33, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord and his granny, Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, BULLOCK Pamela Foster Bullock; and his granny, Evelyn B. Yancey. Chase is survived by his beautiful daughter, Londyn Amarie Bullock; father, Bradford W. Bullock; brothers, Bradford

Bullock II and Hunter Bullock; sister, Erica Brannan (Hunter); nephews, Camden Bullock and Kolby Brannan; niece, Kyla Brannan; and numerous other family and friends. The family received friends Sunday, February 24, 2019, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Gethsemane Church of Christ, 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019. An interment followed in the church cemetery. FLETCHER, Daniel DeVoe, 94, of Mechanicsville, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on March 17, 1924. He

was the son of the late Joseph and Mable Fletcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Marie Keeton Fletcher; one son, FLETCHER William Joseph Fletcher; two brothers; and six sisters. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Paul DeVoe Fletcher; grandson, Trevor Jordan Fletcher (Kayla); two great-grandchildren, Brayden DeVoe and Madison Marie, all of Mechanicsville; sister-in-law, Allene Keeton

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Wheelhouse, of Ellenboro, North Carolina; and a very special friend and caregiver, Margie Smith, of Mechanicsville. Thank you, Margie! Daniel had a great love for the ocean and boats, joining the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served the Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, retiring after 21 years as Chief Boatswains Mate. He also trained in the Navy’s deep sea diving rescue program at Groton, Connecticut. His favorite saying was “Everyday, like Sunday on a farm, no days off,” and he was active walking his property until his last day. He gave us all someone to look up to. The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home at 8014 Lee-Davis Road with services beginning at 2 p.m. Pastor Carlton Holloway officiated. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 9808, 7168 Flag Ln., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. FRIEDHOFF, Aubrey O. Jr., 83, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior February 6, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mamie “Bonnie;” five sons, Aubrey Friedhoff III (Gayle), Dean Friedhoff, Robin Friedhoff, David Friedhoff (Shirley) and Mark Friedhoff (Michelle); nine grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. Aubrey served in the National Guard during the Korean Conflict. The family will receive friends Friday, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

at the Mechanicsville chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Road, where funeral services were held 1 p.m. FRIEDHOFF Saturday, February 9, with entombment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans Association or the American Cancer Society. GILL, Joyce A. The family of Joyce A Gill of Mechanicsville will have a celebration of life on March 2. Her life was a beautiful blessed life and such a GILL wonderful life deserves a special celebration. She was a life time member of East Hanover Rescue Squad, a retired school bus driver for Hanover County and a volunteer at the Bons Secour Memorial Regional Hospital in Mechanicsville. She was a friend to many and is missed very much by her family. Her celebration will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Salem Presbyterian Church 5394 Studley Road in Mechanicsville VA 23116. HAWKS, Velma Louise, 90, of Richmond, departed this life Monday, February 18, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Hawks. She leaves to cherish her loving memory daughters, Gwendolyn Jackson (Walter Jr.), Lavinia Ugwu (Charles); five grandchildren; sister, Athalia M. Bland; and a host of other relatives and friends. HAWKS Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave. Memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Interment private. HOVE, Joanne Overby departed this life February 18, 2019. She was born on November 22, 1932 in Clarksville, Kentucky. Mrs. Hove was predeceased by her hus-band, Alfred T. Hove Jr., and her daughter, Marian Sue Doyle. Joanne is survived by her niece, HOVE Rebecca Chickering, and husband, Blaine; and five nephews, Michael T. Reynolds, Patrick W. Reynolds, Andrew E. Overby Jr., Alexander Overby and David R. Overby; and her longtime friends, Roger Bolton and Sue Cox. Mrs. Hove was a published author of “The Controlling Power of Mental Illness” and 20 years see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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as a revenue officer for the Internal Revenue Service. Her remains will be buried in her family plot in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 22, 2019, at her home. JOHNSON, Mary Ann, 90, of Chesterfield, departed this life Thursday, February 21, 2019. She leaves to cherish her loving memory daughters, Rebecca (Larry) Anderson, Kathleen Butler, Victoria Berkley; sons, Lester Berkley Sr. (Alfreda), Reginald Berkley, Vernon Berkley (Agatha) and Thurman Berkley (Andrea); 15 grandchildren, a host of great and greatJOHNSON grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Remains rest at March Funeral Home, 2110 E. Laburnum Ave., where viewing will be held 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, and where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Celebration of Life service 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the March Funeral Home Chapel. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. OXBORROW, Deniese Diann, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 12, 2019. She is survived by her loves, her husband of 18 years, Peter Oxborrow; her children, JR and Kanda Giles, Shannon Conway, Jonathan Oxborrow, and Angela Oxborrow; her grandchildren, Kiersten, Bronson, David, Hannah, Keira, Jaramyah, and Jozzlyn. She loved her family and friends and was passionate about life. A graduate of

Douglas Freeman, her sales career introduced her to Jacksonville, Florida, where she met Pete at the Ox. After being in Tampa, Dallas, and Ely, they returned to Hanover to conOXBORROW tinue their adventure. We love and miss you but know you’re pain free now. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude in her memory are appreciated.

SOWER, Walter Ray, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 16, 2019, in Mechanicsville, Va. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on February 27, 1933. Walter was a Green Beret during the Korean War, serving as a Staff Sergeant. He retired from Philip Morris USA, was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was a member of Richmond Randolph Masonic Lodge #19. Walter was predeceased by his wife, Lois Mason; his parents, Hammond Sower Sr. and Laura; brothers, Hammond Jr., Thomas and Vernon. He is survived by his son, Timothy Sower; daughter-in-love, Kimberly; his daughter, Laurie Sower; sonin-law, Mark McDaniel; grandchildren, Amanda Maino and her husSOWER band, Chris Maino, Ross Sower, Mason McDaniel, Madelyn McDaniel; and great-granddaughter, Rhyley Ray Maino. A graveside service was held on Thursday, February 21, at 1 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send gifts to either Shady Grove

United Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.

TUCKER, Linda “LahLah” Whittaker, 62, of Old Church, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles “Skinny” Lindbergh Whittaker; and her stepfather, James “PaPa” Willie Turner. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Howard Cullen Tucker; her children, Lucas Cullen Tucker (Kristin), Hunter Charles Tucker (Alyxandria) and Marianne “Sissy” Macie Tucker; grandsons, Cullen Scott Tucker, Sawyer Campbell Tucker and Zane Dalton Christian; her mother, Mary Anne “Nanny” Whittaker Tucker; sister, Diana “DingDing” Whittaker Hendrickson (Terry); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, who were passionately embraced by her. Linda was a hisTUCKER tory buff and member of several historical societies. She was an avid gardener and passionate about nature. She was a member of the National Wildlife Habitat program and she loved flowers and birds. Linda was a 1974 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and held a bachelor’s degree from Averett University. Linda was a rock star with an amazing zest for life. She loved everyone and was a mentor to many. She was employed by a Big 4 (KPMG) accounting firm for 35 years and cherished her co-workers. She enjoyed her sunrises at the river and being a “porch DJ,” but her greatest love was time spent with her beloved family. Funeral services were held at

11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park.

VERLANDER, Theo Marshall, 89, of Hanover, peacefully passed away February 18, 2019, in Mechanicsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Verlander “Smitty”; her parents, James and Eva Marshall; five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her sister, Frances Lowery; and many nieces and nephews. She was a past member of Aldersgate VERLANDER UMC and currently a member of Shady Grove UMC. The fam-

ily received friends from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Friday, February 22, at Shady Grove UMC, 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. Her Celebration of Life followed at 12 noon in the sanctuary. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

VEST, Thomas Richardson Jr., 59, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Richardson Vest, Sr.; and is survived by his mother, Rachel C. Vest; and sister, Diane M. Vest. Tommy was retired from the State of Virginia VEST after 30 years of service. He was passionate about the Dallas Cowboys, NASCAR, and every pet he ever had. He will

be missed by all, including his Facebook and chat room friends. A private family memorial service was held on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

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ECHANICSVILLE -- The Friends of the Atlee Library would appreciate donations of books, CDs, and DVDs from the community for their Spring Book Sale which will be held Thursday through Saturday, March 28-30. see LIBRARY, pg. 13

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ECHANICSVILLE–“Let the good times roll” at Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, during the senior community’s Mardi Gras celebration. Heritage Green, which is located at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville, is bringing the French Quarter to Mechanicsville in celebration of Mardi Gras.

Enjoy a New Orleans style feast featuring bourbon chicken, dirty rice and king cake. Parade your best dance moves to the lively entertainment of The Page Melton Quartet. Experience the Carnival without the travel, and while you’re there take a tour of the community. This event is open to seniors aged 65 and older; however, seating is limited. RSVP by Tuesday, March 5, by calling 804-746-7370. For more information, Metro Creative Graphics call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370 or visit www.heritagegreenhanover.com.

Essex Bank introduces voice-driven bill pay Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Essex Bank recently launched its voicedriven consumer bill pay solution, iPay QuickPaySM. The application iPay QuickPay integrates iPay Consumer Bill Pay™ with Amazon’s Alexa. iPay QuickPay allows consumer bill pay functionality with Alexa smart speakers, enabling consumers to securely and quickly complete bill payment activities via simple voice commands.

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looking at how we could utilize them,” said Rex L. Smith, III, president and chief executive officer. “We’ve started with a focus on bill payments because payments are a common service our customers utilize.” “While financial institutions have long competed on interest rates and other financial services, simplicity and convenience have emerged as a leading banking feature,” Smith added. “As a convenience to our customers, the iPay QuickPay features include see ESSEX, pg. 14

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ANOVER – The third installment of Neil Simon’s autobiographical trilogy, Broadway Bound, will open on Friday, March 15, at the Hanover Tavern. Directed by Steve Perigard, Broadway Bound follows the blockbuster success of Virginia Rep’s 2015 production of Brighton Beach Memoirs. This play finds Eugene and his older brother Stanley trying to break into the world of show business as professional comedy writers. When their material is broadcast on the radio for the first time, the Jerome family is pushed to the brink as a thinly-veiled comedic portrait of themselves is broadcast across their community. The show runs through April 28 at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. Perigard returns to the Tavern stage after directing last summer’s hit, Crimes of the Heart, and the first installment of Neil Simon’s “Eugene Trilogy,” Brighton Beach Memoirs.

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Perigard’s other recent directing credits for Virginia Rep’s Hanover Tavern include Da, Last of the Red Hot Lovers and Steel Magnolias. For this Neil Simon classic, Perigard has reunited much of the talented cast of Brighton Beach Memoirs, including Sara Collazo (Curious Incident …, The House at Pooh Corner), Jill Bari Steinberg (Appropriate, Kimberly Akimbo) and Tyler Stevens (Appropriate, Rabbit Hole). Joining the cast will be CJ Bergin and Ken Moretti in their Virginia Rep debuts, and Jeff Clevenger (Saturday, Sunday, Monday), who will be taking over the role previously performed by late Richmond actor Andrew C. Boothby. This production will be dedicated to his memory. Set design is by Terrie Powers (The Game’s Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays,

Crimes of the Heart); costume design is by Sue Griffin (The Game’s Afoot: Holmes for the Holidays , Crimes of the Heart), sound design is by Corbin White (Huck and Tom and the Mighty Mississippi), and lighting design is by Virginia Rep newcomer Jon Shelley. This production is presented as part of the 15th annual Acts of Faith Festival. For more information on the festival, go to http://www. theactsoffaith.org/. To contact the Box Office, call 804-282-2620 or visit www.virginiarep.org. Full price tickets are $44; discount group rates are available. The performance schedule includes evening performances at 8 p.m. on select Wednesdays and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday; matinee performances at 2 p.m. on select see REP, pg. 14

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K9 Heroes Day to be held with Pooch Pursuit 5K/2K MECHANICSVILLE -- K9 Heroes Day with Pooch Pursuit 5K/2K is all about canine companions whether on the front line, in the line of duty or keeping their humans “in line”. Hanover County Parks and Recreation invites you and your canine to a “pawtastic” event, including a 5K run/2K walk, demonstrations in the areas of command, protection, obedience, and search and rescue, entertaining games and contests in the K9 Fun Zone. Activities will include the Dog-Gone Egg Hunt and Puppy Dash, K9 friendly vendors, pet adoptions and pet health information provided by the on-site veterinarian from Hanover Green Veterinary clinic. Bring your K9 running partner, the Pooch Pursuit 5K run/2K walk starts at 9:30 a.m. and each registered participant in the 5K/2K will receive an event t-shirt and a pet-friendly goodie bag. Awards (5K only)

presented to the top finishers in both overall and by age group. Pre-registration and payment required for the Pooch Pursuit (www.hanoverparksrec.com, search “pooch”), $30 per runner, $15 per walker. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 17. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. It is being sponsored and supported by Hanover Green Veterinary Clinic, A&J Training Solutions, Friends of Hanover Dog Parks, Edward Jones, Hanover Hounds K9 Search & Rescue, and Richmond Window Corp. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department at 804-365-7150 or email at parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

www.post175.org or contact H. Padgett at 804-513-1651 or h.padgett@att.net for the boys and Betty Flippo at 804-746-3440 or betflip1963@comcast.net for the girls. Applications can be mailed to American Legion Post 175 -- Attn: Boys or Girls State Chairman – 8700 Bell Creek Rd. – Mechanicsville VA 23116 or emailed to the appropriate chairman. The deadline to submit an application is Saturday, March 23.

‘Finding Value in Your Prime’ active aging set scheduled will be held from 8:30 a.m. to HANOVER – Registration 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, is open to attend Hanover at the Mechanicsville Baptist County's largest resource colChurch. laboration for seniors. The Although the event is free event is being presented by the to attend, pre-registration is Hanover Council on Aging, required. Hanover To register, County visit www. Sheriff's Hanover County’s fourth hanoverparkOffice, AARP, annual Finding Value srec.com and Ashland in Your Prime will be held select spePolice from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. cial events, Department, on Saturday, April 11, key word: Hanover at the Mechanicsville Triad and Finding Baptist Church. Value. Hanover For more County informaParks and tion, contact Hanover County Recreation. Community Resources at 804The deadline to register is 365-4300. Saturday, March 30. Information submitted by Hanover’s fourth annual Finding Value in Your Prime, Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer. Hanover’s Active Aging Event

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Beekeeping Course for Beginnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; set AWARDS starting at 9 a.m., and will run until 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church at 800 Thompson St. HANOVER -- The in Ashland. Ashland Beekeepers Note: Lunch is not providAssociation (ABA) will be ed, so plan to bring your own, presenting a four-session or pick something up during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Beekeeping Course for the midday break. Beginnersâ&#x20AC;? in partRegistration nership with the fee includes three Virginia Beekeeping books, handouts, Teaching an ABA memberConsortium. With the chalship for 2019, and lenges that honey a mentor, if so bees (all pollinators, desired. One addifor that matter), face tional member of in what is now an the same household increasingly difficult Metro Creative Graphics may attend at no environment, beeadditional cost. keeping has become Minor children (under the age more and more hands on. of 18) must be accompanied Simply â&#x20AC;&#x153;havingâ&#x20AC;? a hive by a paying adult. Minimum of bees rarely results in their age is 12. Save $15, and pay survival nowadays. This stanonly $80, if you register by dardized course is designed to Sunday, Feb. 10. After that provide a solid foundation in the sustainable management of date, the fee is $95. The deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 20. honey bee colonies. For more information and The course will run for to register, visit www.ashlandfour consecutive Saturdays vabeekeepers.org. -- March 2, 9, 16 and 23 --

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vate partnership project helps train first responders across the Commonwealth within the subject of Confined Space Technical Rescue. In addition, the collaboration enables a capacity to also train private underground utility contractors to ensure safe operating procedures and awareness of confined spaces. An awards ceremony was held on Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Established in 2002, the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire Service Awards recognize and honor excellence in Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire Services. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs, in partnership with the Virginia Fire Services Board, facilitated these awards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every day Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fire Service professionals display an unwavering commitment to protect the citizens of our Commonwealth in times of

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Wednesdays and Saturdays and every Sunday; and matinee performances at 3 p.m. on select Wednesdays and Thursdays. The production crew includes: Steve Perigard, direction; Terrie Powers, set design; Sue Griffin, costume design; Jon Shelley lighting design; Corbin White, sound design; Emily Elizabeth James, stage management; and Tommy Hawfield, Hanover technical director. The cast list includes: Kate, Jill B. Steinberg; Jack,

Broadband Master Plan OKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d by council By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -- A plan outlining a long-range plan to provide a fiber network for the Town Ashland and its businesses was unanimously approved last week by Ashland Town Council. Early last year, officials started devising a plan that would enhance internet service with a goal of constructing a town-owned fiber network that would increase options for internet users in the area. Town Manager Josh Farrar said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a first step in a longterm plan with many details still unaddressed. But, it does provide officials with a plan that allows them to proceed with initial steps to begin the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a planning document, not an implementa-

tion document so it gives us ways to think about how we might go about doing these things, but it does not say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Step one, two, three, four, five and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;? Farrar said as he presented the Municipal Broadband Master Plan. Broadly outlined, Farrar said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to try to operate a wholesale dark fiber network that allows internet providers to sell their services using the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark fiber.â&#x20AC;? The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role in the project is not to become an Internet Service Provider (ISP) but facilitate more options for local customers. Phase One of the project focuses on the economic development benefits of the plan, providing service to industrial and manufacturing zones. see COUNCIL, pg. 16

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Signature Season at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre, Theatre Gym Season in partnership with Cadence Theatre Company, Virginia Repâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Season at Willow Lawn, and the Hanover Tavern Season.

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‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ educates on drug, alcohol use ROCKVILLE -- Teens Care Too, Hanover Cares, Hanover County Public Schools, and the Hanover County Sheriff's Office will present “Hidden in Plain Sight” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Berea Baptist Church at15475 Ashland Rd. in Rockville. It is a free community event to help educate parents on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. Parents will: Try to locate hiding spots youth use for drugs and alcohol. A teenager’s bedroom is replicated to allow parents to “snoop” around to find indicators of drug use and hiding spots. Learn to identify drug paraphernalia and indicators

of substance use. Attend a “Reveal” session to see just how many indicators of drug use are present in the bedroom. Participate in dialogues with local teens, law enforcement, and school counselors to learn how to effectively talk with your child about resisting substance use. Learn about treatment options and where to get help. To register, go to https:// tinyurl.com/HIPS0228 or call 804-564-6119. Registration is required. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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Members of the Ashcake Woman’s Club presented donations of $4,600 each to Wings of Hope Ranch, CIRCLES Ashland, and The Arc of Hanover. The funds were raised through generous supporters of the 15th Annual Ashland Harvest Run.

COTU and El Balderino’s celebrating baldness March 9 Team getting ‘buzzed’ to raise money for St. Baldrick’s Foundation Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The community at Center of the Universe Brewing Company loses a lot of hair around St. Patrick’s Day – and it’s all for a good cause. For the 5th year in a row, The El Balderinos, a St. Baldrick’s shave team, are planning their yearly fundraiser. St. Baldrick's is a nonprofit that funds childhood cancer research.

Every year, the El Balderinos hold a “Shave” event at the Church Hill Irish Festival. Last year, the team raised over $35,000 for the St. Baldrick's Foundation, breaking the record for most raised at the Church Hill Irish Festival. Team leader Bridgette Kelly was awarded the top fundraising medal as well. The El Balderinos have been doing this every year since

2014. To date, they have raised $80,450 for St. Baldrick's. What does $80,000 do? $80,000 helps pay for 80 kids to be treated at the St. Baldrick’s institution on a clinical trial, which can be their best chance for a cure. $80,000 funds a year and a half of Supportive Care Research Grants to fund research to improve the manSubmitted photo agement of patient symptoms The El Balderinos will once again be raising funds for St. Baldrick’s, a nonprofit that funds see COTU pg. 17

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An All-You-Care-to-Eat Spaghetti Dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 N. Washington Hwy. in Doswell. The menu includes: homemade meat and veggie sauces, garlic bread, tossed salad, dessert, and beverages. Takeouts will be available. The cost is $9 for adults and $4 for ages 4 to 10. Proceeds support the club’s scholarship fund.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 175 will be selling spaghetti dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 10. Children under the age of 5 are admitted free of charge. The menu includes spaghetti with meat sauce/meatballs, marinara sauce, a tossed salad, butter and garlic bread, dessert and beverages. Takeout will be available. For ticket information, call Wanda at 804-317-9231.

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AARP Hanover Chapter 5335 will meet from 10 a.m. to noon at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland.

The Enon UMC Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The date was changed from March

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“We want to get Phase One done because that’s an economic development project,” Farrar said. “We’re going to drag that first piece of fiber right by the Holland tract for its economic development potential.” From that starting point, the network will be built-out to businesses and followed by infrastructure for residential neighborhoods.

“This plan allows us information and guidance on how we might go about implementing that very limited guidance provided,” Farrar said. “The clear thing we can say to people is that we are focusing on businesses. This is an economic development initiative. This is a great service we can provide to our business community.” Nest steps include exploring the best options regarding governance of the program or rules of operation. Currently, a Broadband Committee

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Lawson outlined a budget that supports Hanover County’s “greatest asset — our workforce.” “We are fortunate to have a loyal workforce who consistently demonstrate excellent customer service to the citizens of Hanover and those who conduct business here,” Lawson said. “Our reputation for excellence draws applicants from around the state and each LAWSON year we recognize longterm employees for their dedication to the tune of 35 and sometimes even 40 years of service or more.” Lawson said her budget funds a 3 percent salary increase for eligible employees, as well as a 2 percent performance incentive for the county’s top performers. In addition, many employees will receive salary compression or grade adjust-

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The Shady Grove UMC at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville will hold a yard sale and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring breakfast, lunch, and Brunswick stew.

Walk & Festival, featuring music by The Arise Band, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit their third mission trip to Haiti, planned for July. The race begins and ends at New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville. To register, visit www.newsongumc.org. Free family-friendly festival post-race, featuring bubble soccer, inflatable obstacle course and bouncy house, kids’ “field day” type games, including a 50-yard dash, and community vendors. BBQ by BFAM-Q will be available for purchase. For more information, contact 5K@newsongumc.org.

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New Song Church’s Student Ministry will sponsor the 4th annual Mission Possible 5K Run/

oversees the project, but that could be expanded or reorganized during the plan’s multi-year build-out. “There are many ways to do this and we are not ready to make a recommendation on that,” Farrar said. Other regulations will accompany the project such as requirements to bury fiber when locating water and electrical lines. The complete plan is still a work in progress, and Farrar said that would allow the town to consider oppor-

ments that will result in significant increases. The 2020 proposal includes funding for 24.8 full-time equivalents (FTEs), the majority (17.4) supporting public safety. “The remaining 7.4 FTEs listed will provide support to other departments to meet increased operational demands and ensure high quality customer service,” Lawson said. The 2020 budget contains no significant benefit changes, but Lawson pointed to growing concerns regarding increasing health care benefit costs with this year recording a more than 16 percent increase. Lawson said her department would advance educational efforts focused on making employees aware of cost-saving measures and how where one seeks care can often impact the costs of that service. She said the county plans for an 8 percent increase annually and reserve funds are used to make up those differences. “Our health care claims began to dramatically increase in 2017,” the director said. “The benefits team is working closely with our insurance partners to develop solutions which we believe will mitigate ongoing increases.”

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2 due to a wedding. The buffet includes salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, hash browns, grits, apples, corn cakes, waffles, and beverage. The cost is $8; kids ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge. Proceeds benefit Heart Havens (50%) and the church’s men’s ministry (50%).

Laurel Meadow Elementary School will see CALENDAR, pg. 17

tunities or partnerships with clients willing to fund fiber extensions. “It would be foolish not to take advantage of those private dollars to try to extend our municipal network. We have to remain flexible so we can take advantage of this opportunity,” he added. The broadband project ranked number one on council’s list of Capital Improvement Plan priorities for the upcoming year. “It’s a long-term project,” Farrar

Budget director Shelly Wright updated supervisors on the FY2020 revenues, the FiveYear Financial Plan and the CIP. County Administrator Rhu Harris’ all funds budget is $492 million, a 6 percent increase over the current year. The largest chunk of funding for the budget is derived from real estate taxes ($169.3 million) with state and federal aid providing $157.2 million in revenues. Charges for services and state and local sales taxes provide the majority of the remaining funds. “We are continuing to see steady growth in sales tax year after year,” Wright said. Other revenues include unused funds returned from departments annually ($9 million in 2020) and those funds provided money for vital programs like the schools’ continuing technology program. Wright said the county began creating a five-year financial plan in 1989. “The plan plays a key role in ensuring our funding decisions are sustainable long-term.” During the upcoming five years, ongoing revenues are expected to remain steady with a

said. “We are talking 10 to 20 years.” Council member Daniel McGraw sits on the committee and said the response has been positive. “There are many at-home businesses in Ashland and many people rely on this,” he said. Council members voted 5-0 to approve the Municipal Broadband Master Plan. In other matters, council authorized Farrar to renegotiate a continuing contract with GRTC that provides see COUNCIL, pg. 17

growth rate of about 3 percent. There are no property tax increases anticipated for that period. The proposed CIP contains projects from four major areas: airport, county, public utilities, and schools. The combined funds total $262 million. A new terminal building, acquisition of property and a resurfaced runway highlight priorities at the airport contained in the CIP. The plan relies on debt service for $12 million of county projects and 459 million for school projects, including the $40 million John Gandy replacement. The CIP also funds fire trucks and ambulances and other infrastructure, including a new burn building. The supervisors unanimously voted to advertise the 2020 proposed tax rate (81 cents per $100 of assessed value) and slightly increased water and sewer fees. In other matters, current school board attorney Yvonne Gibney was named interim county attorney effective March 1 as the search continues for a replacement for Sterling Rives who retires this month after 31 years with the county.

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Audrey Collins becomes bride of Andrew Gurley

orth Point Plantation on the Mattaponi River in King William, Virginia, was the setting for the marriage ceremony of Audrey Catherine Collins to Andrew Shade Gurley, both of Charles City, Virginia. The wedding took place October 13, 2018. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hap Collins of Chester, South Carolina. Audrey was a 2014 Honors graduate of Clemson University and 2010 graduate of Chester Senior High School. The groom is the son of Mr. Eddie Gurley of Charles City, Virginia, and Mrs. Shannon Brooks of Hanover, Virginia. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Shade Gurley of Charles City, Virginia, and Mr. Hugh Palmer of Highland Springs, Virginia. Andy graduated from Hanover High School in 2010. The bride was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents. Audrey wore a custom made ivory A-line dress featuring a lace bodice with a keyhole back

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host its annual LMES 5K and Color Splash 1 Mile Dash. To register, go to https://runsignup. com/Race/VA/Mechanicsville/ LMES5k. If you are registering for a family of four online, scroll down on the registration page

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Gabby, left, 539059, is a 6-year-old female spayed pitbull. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Gabby is a sweetheart of a dog. She has been in the shelter for a few weeks now. Gabby does really well around people. She is obedient and house trained. Gabby also has a playful side to her. She loves to run. She will do really well with an active owner. Roscoe, 538073, is a 1-year-old male neutered pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Roscoe is a ball of energy. He loves to run and play. Roscoe has been in the shelter for about two months now. He came in as a stray. Roscoe likes to be around people. He is still young and he could use some obedience training, but he is learning fast. He knows how to sit and stay. Roscoe will be great for an owner who likes to stay active. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

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MR. and MRS. ANDREW SHADE GURLEY the former Audrey Catherine Collins and v-neckline, three quarter length sleeves, and a chiffon skirt with a sweep train. The bride's simple chapel length wedding veil completed her ensemble.

The Reverend Dr. William G. Young of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, officiated the ceremony. The couple now resides in Charles City, Virginia.

until you see the multi-family discount. If you are registering for a family of five or more, ask your child’s teacher for a paper copy. For more information, email laurelmeadow5k@gmail.com.

Consecration Service, “Serving, Living and Giving God’s Way,” at 3 p.m. for Deaconess-Elect Vernell Coleman-Hall. Guest church family (choir, ushers and congregation) will be Bethany Baptist Church, with Rev. Patrick Jones, pastor, from Montpelier. Deaconess is asked to come in uniform.

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Mt. Sinai Baptist Church will host Deaconess

service from downtown Richmond to Ashland and Kings Dominion. Farrar said a lack of awareness of the new program that began last June might have contributed to lower numbers than expected, but said the plan has potential to grow in popularity. The current fee is $5 with Kings Dominion employees receiving a $2 discount. The town subsidizes the service with a $10,000 annual payment, half in this fiscal year and half in the next. Farrar said better public awareness and the continuing nature of the service would hopefully improve ridership for this coming year. Average daily use last year was 17 on and 22 off, with the most riders utilizing the service on Sundays with an average of 36 on and 31 off. Council also received an appropriate and poignant recollection of life at John M. Gandy School provided by former student George Gray. The school named for African American educator and VSU (Virginia State University) president John M. Gandy opened in 1951 and is the only campus in Hanover County that bears the name of an African American. Gray said the new campus offered amenities not available at the old training school. “This new school gave our black students and teachers central heat, indoor plumbing, a gymnasium and a library,” he said. Eunice Bundy served as the first principal of the school. Despite obstacles like supplies and uniforms that were always of the used variety, Gray said a

unique spirit thrived. “I began to notice things and heard what other teachers and students said,” Gray said. “It seemed like everything was either old or used before it got to our school.” He recalled bouncing across the railroad tracks in rickety old buses whose shock absorbers and worn seats had seen better days. “When we crossed the tracks, we would bounce up and the top windows would fall down.” The challenges, Gray said, did not deter students from maintaining a positive outlook. “Nevertheless, our spirits always stayed high at Gandy School. Gray said his experience at Gandy, beginning as a 7-year-old in 1954, shaped his life and established relationships that have lasted a lifetime. He pointed to a sense of camaraderie and community that bonded a group of students. “It was a journey we will never forget,” Gray said, referring to his days at Gandy. He noted that class reunions and monthly meeting draw large numbers of former students to this day. “Mr. Fleming, Mr. Hall, Mr. Bracey, Mr. Bates, Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Wood, to name a few, did the best they could to prepare us for our education after school and for the unknowns of the outside world,” Gray said. He urged officials to maintain the name once a new campus is constructed and conceded the old campus has seen its better days and presents safety concerns for its students. “Wouldn’t it be great to see the name of John M. Gandy continue on the new school, the only school in Hanover County with the name of an African American on it?” Gray concluded.

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Feb. 27: Full Day (originally an early closing for staff professional development). March 14: Full Day (originally an early closing for a staff professional development). March 29: Full Day (originally an early closing for a staff/faculty workday) – NEW.

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during treatment, strengthen family coping skills and compliance with therapy, and help with the many issues that survivors face. $80,000 funds 16 Summer Fellow Grants for medical school or college students to work in a pediatric oncology research lab for one summer, possibly encouraging them to choose childhood cancer research as a specialty.

April 19: Full Day (originally an early closing for students and staff) – NEW. As a reminder, there are 10 inclement weather days built into the calendar to recapture lost instructional time and meet state requirements. Some of these days are designated as “banked” days, where a makeup day is not required, while others are designated as makeup days. The first four inclement

weather days are “banked” days that do not require a makeup day. Days five, six and seven are designated as makeup days. The remaining inclement weather days (eight, nine and 10) are designated as banked days that do not require a makeup day. As a result, the first four days were “banked” days (no makeup required), and the three remaining days (Dec. 12, Jan. 14 and Feb. 20; days five,

six and seven) are required makeup days. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer for Hanover County Public Schools, said, “We hope this helps to provide you with clarity and will allow you to plan for these necessary changes. Should you have any questions regarding the school calendar, please contact the Office of Accreditation and Accountability 804-365-4500.”

‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ scheduled ROCKVILLE -- Teens Care Too, Hanover Cares, Hanover County Public Schools, and the Hanover County Sheriff's Office will present “Hidden in Plain Sight” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Berea Baptist Church at15475 Ashland Rd. in Rockville. It is a free community event to help educate parents on pos-

sible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. Parents will: Try to locate hiding spots youth use for drugs and alcohol. A teenager’s bedroom is replicated to allow parents to “snoop” around to find indicators of drug use and hiding spots. Learn to identify drug

(These funding stats came from St. Baldrick’s Foundation.) The El Balderinos are made up of “COTU Satellites”, a group of like-minded beer enthusiasts who use Center of the Universe Brewing as their hub. This El Balderinos team started with one person, Bridgette Kelly, who was shaving for her aunt. It grows every year and now consists of 15 shavees. Bridgette’s inaugural shearing started a chain reaction

that grew into an annual Satellite organized St. Paddy’s Day Party and charity fundraiser held at Center of the Universe Brewing each year. “This cause is very near and dear to us and our Satellite community as we have had a number of Satellites who have been affected by cancer - some who are still battling, some who are cancer survivors, and one who has passed,” Phil Ray, co-founder of Center of the Universe Brewing,said. “It’s so inspiring that they come

together each year in support of each other and of such a worthy cause. We’re proud to support and host this event each year.”

Baldrick’s,” Randy Hedstrom. “I shave because I have heard those words ‘You have Cancer’. I want to help ensure that no child or the parent of a child has to hear those words,” Susan Barkhurst, cancer survivor. “I shave because it starts a conversation. The best way to spread awareness and donations is by starting lots of conversations,” Carey Friedman (Carey owns Grandpa Eddies BBQ, and will be serving food at the March 9 event). The 5th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Party for St. Baldrick’s is from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. The festivities will include: Live music all day. A silent auction with lots of items (all proceeds benefit St. Baldrick’s). Raffle prizes (all proceeds benefit St. Baldrick’s). Food Trucks (Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs & BBQ and Freekin' Rican). Limited Irish Beer Release -- Dry Irish Stout. In addition to all of the FUNdraising going on that day, Center of the Universe also will be pouring the Bald Irishman, a beer made specifically for the event. The Bald Irishman is an Irish Red Ale brewed with five different malts. Last year, The Bald Irishman won gold at World Beer Cup in category 87, Irish-Style Red Ale. Ten percent of the proceeds from

this gold medal brew will go to support the St. Baldrick's foundation. “I get excited each year as our event approaches. Seeing the culmination of all the hard work that our community puts into this special day shows how many kind-hearted people we are surrounded by. For five years the Satellites have continued to grow this event, raising more than $80,000 for this very humbling cause. I am just glad to be a part of it,” said Bridgette Kelly.

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Why they shave “I decided to shave sitting with my wife as she was receiving a chemo treatment. With a room full of people receiving chemo, as sad as that is, if it had been a room full of children, I would have been a puddle. So I literally decided then and there to shave for St.

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About the COTU Satellites The “COTU Satellites” are a group of like-minded beer enthusiasts who use Center of the Universe Brewing as their hub. What started as a COTU Fan Club has blossomed into a community that supports each other all while sharing a COTU brew. The El Balderinos is just one example of that community support.

About the El Balderinos The El Balderinos consists of members Bridgette Kelly, Ed Wentling, Jim Byars, Jeff Moore, Randy Hedstrom, Susanne Barkhurst, Glenn Thompson, Ed Showalter, Joe Pennio, Daniel Mackey, Kyle Rodgers, Carey Friedman, Scott Wilson, Eric Hopwood, and Jim Adams. The team has been participating in the Church Hill Irish Festival for 5 years now and has raised $80,000 to date.

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Ashland charity to benefit Humane Society Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- Revolution BJJ Ashland will be hosting a charity Muay Thai seminar from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at 10393-D Sliding Hill Rd. in Ashland with Trevor Hayes, head coach at Chance Muay Thai Academy in Cary, North Carolina. The event fee of $10 will be donated to the Hanover Humane Society in Ashland. With roots in kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai, Hayes uses fundamentals from each to drive home applications of combinations, counters, angles, and ring control. He spent years as an assistant coach for amateur and professional athletes, and MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

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HANOVER -- Hanover County residents who are elderly or permanently disabled with a net worth of $200,000 or less are invited to sign up for the county’s real estate tax relief program. March 1 is the deadline to apply for this program in time for the relief to be applied to the tax bills sent out later this spring. Applicants must be 65 years old or permanently disabled and must own or partially own the property and have lived in it on Dec. 31. If the applicant is in a hospital or extended care facility, he or she may still qualify as long as the house is not rented or leased. The $200,000 net worth figure does not include the value of the house and up to 10 acres around it. The home’s owners can have a combined gross annual income of up to $50,000 and still qualify. The income of relatives living in the home is counted except for the first $10,000 of the relative’s income, which is exempted. If an applicant qualifies for 100% tax relief, they pay no real

setting up and attacking the lead and back leg. This will allow for control of the ring and allow for the creation of angles for more attacks. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate workout clothing and bring gloves and shin pads if they are available. For more information/to register for this event, call Revolution BJJ Ashland at 804-223-0544 or email to jarret@revolutionbjj.com. The Hanover Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity providing animal adoption, education, and prevention services in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area. Visit Hanover Humane Society on the web at www.hanoverhumanesociety.org.

traveled with competition teams. Hayes now teaches full-time overseeing training for athletes in several disciplines of combat sports while staying true to his roots and fundamentals. The name of his program, Chance Muay Thai, comes from his rescued pithound mix named Chance "Monster Truck" Hayes. He has always been a fan and lover of rescue dogs, especially pit bulls, and has helped charities that foster dogs in need and work to find them forever homes. Jarrett Church, owner of Revolution BJJ Ashland, adopted his dog from Hanover Humane Society and wanted to help out the organization. The March event will concentrate on attacking the legs with a heavy focus on

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NCAA basketball: Morrisville State at Randolph-Macon TBD

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College baseball Rowan at Randolph-Macon 3:00 p.m.

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Hanover boys fall in Region 4B semifinal By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local DINWIDDIE – For the past few years, Hanover boys basketball coach Darren Thornton has had to feel at times like the cardboard character on “Cliffhangers” – the game on the television game show “The Price Is Right” where the character climbs a mountain, trying to help a contestant win a prize by not falling off based on their pricing guesses. Just when it seems he will stop in time for victory, here comes the cliff, and the work begins anew. Thornton has seen top quality players transfer. After a Cinderella run to the Group 4 state tournament two years ago, the Hawks struggled to win a year ago. Thus, Thornton knew there would be skeptics about the Hawks’ prospects entering this season. His answer has always been depth and athleticism. Both proved to be the keys to Hanover’s final victory of the 2018-19 season, a thrilling 66-64 win at No. 3 Dinwiddie in the Region 4B boys quarterfinal Thursday evening. The grind of this game was a microcosm of the Hanover season, finding themselves down early, making key plays to keep the game close at halftime, then finding a way to grab a victory and advance. Branden Green-Pulley

to 3, and it changed the game.” Fahed and D.J. Sims led the Hawks with 17 points each, while Sam Lipscombe scored 16 and John Taylor added 13. The only other Hawk to score was Trevor Brooks, on three free throws. But that factoid doesn’t take into account the plays made on defense and in transition by others like Kion Murphy, Jack Belcastro and Tyler McCormick, whose contributions all over the court helped Hanover take the lead in the second half and hold on at the end – all part of Thornton’s “One to 16” mentality of trusting every player in uniform. “We talk about all the time, one through 16 can do things and contribute every night,” Thornton noted. “McCormick did a great job defensively for us, Belcastro coming in helping us, Cole Wallace, Murphy. We have a lot of guys that we can throw at you. We really, truly believe in our depth.” With the Hawks ahead 50-47 after three, the Generals scored the first two baskets of the final stanza to take a 1-point lead, but Sims and Fahed deliver to make it 57-53 with 5:57 left. The backand-forth continued with playRob Witham for The Local ers like Sims and Green-Pulley Hanover’s Will Fahed drives to the basket during a second-quarter stretch that helped the Hawks stay alive for a 66-64 comeback win at Dinwiddie in a Region 4B boys basketball quarterfinal Thursday. The Hawks fell at Louisa County Friday to end their season. coping with four fouls apiece. Dinwiddie went 1-of-4 at the “That was the momentum line during a key late stretch, helped the Generals (14-9) build throws when fouled behind the away at Dinwiddie’s advantage a 9-point lead with 15 points arc. The final 4:27 of the half until a Will Fahed putback just swinger right there, when we helping Hanover hold a 60-57 in the first 13 minutes, hitting proved critical to Hanover’s before the buzzer made it 35-32 made a run before the half,” Fahed said. “We brought it back four 3-pointers, then three free hopes as the Hawks chipped Dinwiddie at intermission. see REGION 4B, pg. 24

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Hawk track brings home pair of champions those Patriots who did make it to states made their presence felt. Jeffrey Miller led the Patriots with a second-place finish in the 300 and a sixth place finish in the 55-hurdles. Miller was especially happy with his 300 finish, a more than half-second improvement over his qualifying time, 35.85 seconds versus 36.50 seconds previously. “That was my last indoor race as a Patriot, so I just figured, ‘You know what? Why not leave it all out there.’ ” Miller said. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – Hanover left Roanoke College with two state champions and Patrick Henry had plenty to celebrate itself after the Virginia High School League Class 4 state indoor track and field championships Friday and Saturday. The Hawk girls, led by Rachel Crytser’s state championship run in the 1,600 meters and Makenzie Joiner’s first in the 500, finished third overall behind Blacksburg and MidIlothian. The Hawk boys finished in a tie for 13th with Sherando and Jamestown. “It’s incredibly exciting. I’m so happy for those girls,” said Hanover head track and field coach Rich Firth. “They’ve worked their tails off – and I’ve been privileged enough to have coached them since they were freshmen. So to watch them mature and become state champions makes me emotional.” Joiner finished third in the 300 and Crytser finished fifth in the 1,000. Joiner was also part of Hanover’s second-place 1,600 relay team with Jordan Harvey, Sidney Chesley and Olivia Dumville. Their teammate, Kayvon Bagby, finished third in the 55 hurdles. On the boys side, Joey Badalamenti brought home a second-place award in the pole vault. Joel Bowers finished fifth in the 500 and was part of Hanover’s fifth-place 1,600 relay team with Khalil Reid, Eddie Robinson and Cole Myers. A number of Hawks broke personal or even school records, such as Myers in his 10th-place run in the boys 1,000. His time of 2:37.85 was a school record. The Patriots brought a comparatively small squad to the state championships, but

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Above, Hanover’s Makenzie Joiner (417) runs to a thirdplace finish in the girls 300-meter run in the Virginia High School League Class 4 state indoor track and field championships at Roanoke College Saturday. Joiner won the state championship in the 500 earlier in the day. Right, Patrick Henry’s Jeffrey Miller (862) digs in around the final turn to come to a secondplace finish in the boys 300-meter run.

VHSL Class 4 Championships (At Roanoke College) Girls team scores: 1. Blacksburg 71.5; 2. Midlothian 54; 3. Hanover 45; 4. (tie) Churchland, Loudoun Valley 39; 6. Pulaski County 32; 7. E.C. Glass 29; 8. (tie) Fauquier, HeritageNewport News 25; 10. (tie) Grafton, John Handley 24; 12. Louisa County 22.25; 13. Great Bridge 22; 14. Amherst County 18; 15. Chancellor 12; 16. Liberty Christian 11.75; 17. Jefferson Forest 10; 18. Jamestown 9.5; 19. (tie) Patrick Henry, Warhill 8; 21. Woodgrove 7; 22. (tie) James Wood, Millbrook 6; 24. (tie) Powhatan, Deep Creek 5; 26. (tie) Kings Fork, Dinwiddie, Woodrow Wilson, George Washington 4; 30. (tie) Heritage-Leesburg, Salem 3; 32. Caroline 2; 33 (tie) Monacan, Loudoun County 1. Boys team scores: 1. Loudon Valley 97; 2. Blacksburg 36; 3. Churchland 32.5; 4. Fauquier 32; 5. (tie) Grafton, Amherst 31; 7. Louisa County 24.5; 8. Deep Creek 23.5; 9. Lafayette 21; 10. Liberty Christian 20; 11. Patrick Henry 19; 12. Chancellor 17; 13. (tie) Hanover, Sherando, Jamestown 16; 16. E.C. Glass 15; 17. Heritage 14; 18. Courtland 13; 19. Kings Fork 11; 20. (tie) Dinwiddie, Midlothian 10; 22. Huguenot 9; 23. (tie) Salem, John Handley, Smithfield, Dominion 8; 27. Charlottesville 6; 28. (tie) Jefferson Forest, Powhatan 5; 30. Liberty 4; 31. James Wood 3.5; 32. (tie) Caroline, Nuckols. The team of Joyce, 3,200 relay. absence of state qualifier Tony Warhill, Eastern View 3; 35. (tie) Richardson Draper and Emily Patrick Henry’s boys may Ford, who was injured in off- Monacan, Great Bridge 2; 37. (tie) Kettle Run, Loudon County 1.

the ones that made it to Salem made their presence count. All of Patrick Henry’s girl competitors finished in the top 10. Hailey Draper was sixth in the 500 and was part of the Patriots’ sixth-place 1,600 relay team with Caroline Joyce, Alycia Richardson and Logan Joyce finished seventh in the have been hurt a bit by the season football practice, but

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Helmlinger brings home state title in Class 5 meet By Zach Joachim Richmond Times-Dispatch HAMPTON — L.C. Bird track and field coach Adam Canning said his Skyhawks had the weekend of Feb. 22 and 23 “marked with a big X” on their calendar. Bird captured a Virginia High School League Class 5 state track championship for the third consecutive season Saturday at Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, completing what Canning said is their ultimate goal from the beginning of the season. “I told everyone before we left, ‘Do your job.’ On paper, we’re supposed to win,” Canning said. “For the most part, everyone did their job, they showed up and ran the events like they’re supposed to.” Bird won indoor and outdoor titles in 2018. Bird finished with 76 points, taking second place in the 1,600-meter relay, the final event of the evening, to seal the team victory. Highland Springs finished second overall — repeating the final result of the Region 5B meet. Atlee’s boys finished third, and Lee-Davis finished 13th. Nansemond River won the girls title. Deep Run, in a tie for fifth place, was the best finisher from the Richmond metropolitan area, followed by Mills Godwin at seventh, Glen Allen in a tie for eighth, and LeeDavis 10th. Atlee’s girls finished 17th. “Seems like, at least the last couple years, it’s been us and them (Highland Springs),” Canning said. After helping Bird win the 3,200-meter relay on the first day of the meet, sophomore Jacob Plummer won the 3,200 meters, the underclassman’s first individual state title. Canning said seeing his sophomore cross

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Atlee’s Kameron Helmlinger (49) runs down Deep Run’s Jake Schindel to win the boys 1,000-meter run in the Virginia High School League Class 5 state indoor track and field championships at Boo Williams Sportsplex Saturday. It was Helmlinger’s first state title.

the finish line as a state champion was his highlight of the meet. “I told him to relax and be patient. He went at the right time and didn’t get caught. He’s really learning how to race,” Canning said. “I’m so proud of him, I love seeing the growth. … I’m just really happy for him, happy for the rest of the guys, it was just really fun.” Plummer said he saw an opportunity to get his team

closer to the state title, sitting in second place with two laps to go, he decided to “just go for it.” “I just wanted to stick in, get one or two because that’s what my team needed if we’re going to win this meet,” Plummer said. “I’m so thankful for my teammates, they push me in competition, push me in meets and make me better.” A number of Richmondarea athletes captured individ-

ual state championships at Boo Williams. Prince George’s Javonte’ Harding ran to victory in the boys 55-meter dash in 6.41. Ali Ibrahim of Glen Allen won the 1,600 meters in 4:23.91. “I came into a team with a really good family dynamic, and the upperclassmen kind of fostered that for us,” Ibrahim said. “I was really happy with the 1,600, it was my first state title.

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Dinwiddie pressure on both sides of the floor was simple. “It starts in practice, every day, we go hard at each other, make each other better so we can come out, perform, and move on to the next round,” he said. Things did not go as well the following night as the Hawks made yet another trip, this time to No. 2 Louisa, who met Hanover (13-12) with a 12-1 run in the first six minutes, then, despite an impressive Hawk run in the second half, kept the lead in double digits for a 92-79 win to end Hanover’s

run in the regionals one victory shy of their second state tournament bid in three years. With many contributors returning next season – a welcome change – Thornton can feel as if he’s still getting up that mountain, and, come 2020, that his Hawks can make a serious run at the top.

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lead with 1:35 to go. A Lipscombe layup, breaking the press, upped the lead to 5 with a minute left, but the Generals cut the lead to 2, and, with 8.6 seconds left, GreenPulley brought the ball into the frontcourt. His game-winning shot attempt failed, the rebound came to Hanover, who threw the ball down the court to run out the clock. Fahed said the key to absorbing so many waves of

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It’s a great feeling, something I’ve been working toward for a long time.” Mills Godwin’s Britton Wilson added to her long list of career accolades by capturing the girls 300- and 500-meter titles. “I’m really glad that I got finish my senior year and go out like this,” Wilson said. Wilson said she’s looking forward to the national meet, and has reached a point in her development where the increased competition won’t “psych her out.” Wilson’s mother, LeYuani, said she was overjoyed to see her daughter close her Virginia high school career on a high note and that she’s come a long way in terms of her mental preparation for meets. “I’m just proud of her, she executed her race plan. I think that’s what makes me the most pleased with her is that I’ve seen her mature so much and come into meets with a plan,” LeYuani Wilson said. Atlee’s Kameron Helmlinger won his first individual state title with a time of 2:31.12 in the boys 1,000 meters, after falling just short in years past. “I’ve waited four years for

this, got injured last year and the year before had insane competition. The wait’s finally over and I still can’t believe this right now,” Helmlinger said. “I can’t describe it, it’s just so amazing to finally have all those years of hard work pay off.” Lee-Davis’ Jack Rice finished fifth in the boys 55 hurdles and Adam Soliman finished fifth in the shot put. Megan Mann led the Confederate girls with a second-place finish in the shot put. Sierra Puleo finished third in the 3,200 run, and Alyssa Rice was fourth in the pole vault. On Friday, Highland Springs’ William Spencer won the boys triple jump at 48-4.5. Fellow Springer Keyonte Midgett placed second at 47-7.5, and Glen Allen’s Mason Henry finished third at 47-5.5. Mills Godwin’s Aidan Fleming won the boys pole vault with a mark of 14-10, followed by Atlee’s John Thumma in second place and John Duegaw in third. LeeDavis’ Isaac Grubbs finished fourth. Atlee’s 3,200 relay team finished second. The Raiders’ Jada Foreman came in second in girls high jump. Zach Joachim can be reached at zjoachim@timesdispatch.com.

Patriots upset by Huguenot ASHLAND – A chill wind swept through Patrick Henry’s gym Thursday night as the Nick Liberante for The Local Patriots struggled to get their Patrick Henry’s Jessica Osuanah puts up a shot and scores see REGION 4B, pg. 25

in the Patriots’ 42-39 loss to visiting Huguenot in a Region 4B quarterfinal Thursday night. Oswanah finished with 12 points.

R-MC men fall to Guilford in ODAC final Neeley with 10. In terms of field goals, the Yellow Jackets were about evenly matched with the Quakers, converting 22-of-62 to Guilford’s 24-of-60. The difference in the game came down to free throw shooting, with the Quakers converting 16-of-18 attempts while Randolph-Macon made just 4-of-8. “They made every free throw that counted down the stretch and during the game,” Merkel said. “They were locked in.” Guilford was led by Jaylen Gore with 22 points, followed by Kyler Gregor with a douible-double – 12 points and 11 rebounds. Carson Long had 11 points and Marcus Curry 10. Liam Ward pitched in with 11 rebounds of his own. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor SALEM – RandolphMacon’s men’s basketball team survived a number of injuries to get through a tough Washington & Lee opponent in the ODAC semifinals Saturday at the Salem Civic Center. But the injury bug final caught up with them in the conference championship game against Guilford Sunday, where the Yellow Jackets fell 70-59. While Randolph-Macon’s senior class was frustrated in its bid to win a league title after three prior years of early exits from the ODAC tournament, their season is not over. The Yellow Jackets, who began last week ranked No. 1 in the NCAA Division III South Region and No. 5 nationally by D3hoops.com, will host an NCAA Division III tournament regional Friday and Saturday. The Yellow Jackets will face Morrisville State in the first round Friday at a time to be determined. York of Pennsylvania will play DeSales in the other first-round game Friday. “Our team goal at the beginning of the year was to win [the ODAC] tournament. We never got past that first round, and it felt good to get past the first round, but we weren’t able to get that job done,” said RandolphMacon senior Luke Neeley, who finished with 10 points against Guilford and who was named to the ODAC All-Tournament team with teammate Buzz Anthony. “So I guess we’ve got to move on to new and better goals, bigger goals. The season’s not over yet. We’ve still got some fight left in us. If we get some players back I think we’ll be all right. We’ll be able to make a solid run in the [NCAA] tournament.” The key to the immediate

GUILFORD (21-7) — Logan 0, Gore 22, Long 11, Curry 10, Gregory 12, Leckonby 0, Harkins 0, Ward 9, Ruszala 2, Wells 0. Totals 24 16-18 70. Dave Lawrence/The Local RANDOLPH-Macon (25-3) Randolph-Macon guard Terry Woods (12) puts up an off-balance shot for 2 points despite the defense of Guilford forward Kyler — Bays 12, Anthony 13, Williams Gregory in the Quakers’ 70-59 victory over the Yellow Jackets in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament final Sunday. 5, Neeley 10, Nowell 0, Turner 2, Morris 0, Woods 9, Kilgroe 0, future, though, is getting some der in the first half and played Guilford team noted for its coach Josh Merkel. “They Funderburg 2, Robertson 6. Totals played like the winning team 22 4-8 59. players back. Senior forward the rest of the game with it tough inside play. 3-point goals — GC: Curry 2, “You’ve got to credit that they are.” Grayson Midulla (11.9 points taped up. Gore, Long, Gregory, Ward. R-MC: Randolph-Macon was led Bays 4, Anthony 2, Neeley 2, The injuries, particular- Guilford. They were tougher and 4.8 rebounds per game and 31 steals on the season) rolled ly among the team’s forward on the glass,” said Randolph- by Anthony with 13 points, Williams, Woods, Robertson. Halftime: Guilford 28-26. his ankle earlier in the week and ranks, took its toll against a Macon head men’s basketball followed by Bays with 12 and

missed the entire tournament. Senior forward John Nowell (5.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game with a team-high 42 blocks on the season), left the championship game with a knee injury on the first play. Junior guard Corey Bays (11 points and 4.2 rebounds per game with 31 steals on the season) nursed an injured ankle throughout the tournament. And sophomore forward Daniel Funderburg, who is one of the team’s tallest players at 6 feet, 7 inches, injured a shoul-

Janelle Sample led the Falcons with a game-high 17 Continued from pg. 24 points. Chenise Lewis added 16 points – 9 of those from 3-point shots in the net and, as a result, range. fell to Huguenot 42-39 in a Hanover girls fall to Foxes Region 4B quarterfinal upset. KING GEORGE – Five days Patrick Henry lost despite 16 points from JaBryah after winning the Battlefield Haverkamp and 12 from Jessica District title and missing a day Osuanah. The Patriots never of practice due to Wednesday’s found an effective counter to inclement weather, the unbeatHuguenot’s successful effort to en King George girls basketball team showed no sign of slow the pace.

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rust as they defeated the visiting Hanover Hawks 62-37 in Region 4B quarterfinal play Thursday. Junior forward Oma Agulou sparked the fast start, scoring 11 of her game-high 21 points in the first quarter as King George (24-0) opened an 18-5 advantage. The Foxes swarming defense helped force 18 Hawk turnovers in the first half, and limited their guests to four field goals before intermission.

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Hanover played the Foxes on almost equal footing in the second half, being outscored 28-26. Sophomore Julia Mardigian sparked the Hawks, connecting on four of the team’s seven 3-pointers and finished with a team-high 14 points seven rebounds. Free Lance-Star correspondent Kurt Nicoll contributed to this report. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Mike Langley, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org

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

Immanuel Episcopal Church Worship @ 10AM on Sundays 3263 Old Church Road www.immanueloc.org 804-779-3454 The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered All Are Welcome 8:00 am Holy Eucharist 9:30am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website creatorfamily.net

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

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Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Pastor Don Sumpter. Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

NAZARENE Hope Community Church 8391 Atlee Rd, www.hopenow.cc Atlee Christian Academy PK-5th grade, (746-3900) atleechristianacademy.com

PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday - Bible Study for all ages, 9:45am10:45am; Worship 11a.m.-12 noon (Nursery Prov.) Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 p.m., Youth 6:15 p.m. Children in Action Mission Time and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Randy Rains, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

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Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Site of Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wednesdays, 6:00PM For info, call 335-6728 Web: graceunitedfc.org Our Mission: "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM

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UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org

Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 SUNDAYS: 8:30 am Worship 9:20 am HeBrews Café 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship WEDNESDAYS: 5:30 pm Fellowship Meal 6:15 pm Children, Youth, Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Worship with Praise Band 9 am Sunday School for all ages 10 am Worship with Chancel Choir 11 am Nursery throughout morning Staff Youth Director www.lebanonumc.org Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Kerry Boggs, Pastor Join us in our Hospitality Room at 9:15 am for coffee and donuts Worship Service is at 10:00 am Nursery provided from birth to 3. Kids Crew ages 4 thru 5th grade. Wednesday night dinners 6 pm www.mechumc.org Shady Grove United Methodist Celebrate Christ on Sunday Mornings. Traditional worship: 8:15 & 11:15. Contemporary worship: 9:45, Sunday School: 9:30 & 11:15am. All Ages. Nursery for infants & toddlers at all services. Corner of Meadowbridge & Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Jay Kelchner Pastor. 746-9073 shadygroveumc.org

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

Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 If you are single, it is possible you will meet someone this week you believe could be long-term relationship material. This person may be your complete opposite.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 An event may occur this week that fortifies financial stability at home, Libra. This may involve real estate or developing a new long-term financial plan.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, friends will not steer you wrong this week, especially if you are looking to them for advice on love. They may have some heartfelt words of wisdom.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, find comfort in the fact that your spouse or significant other and you share the same perspective about important topics. He or she also has integrity, which means a lot.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Finding success in things that you want to do can take a few rough drafts, Leo. Do not be discouraged if a few attempts do not yield the desired outcomes.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you will not need to work too hard to prove to someone who loves you just how amazing you are. These people understand that, and you’re grateful for it.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Your love life and social life are intertwined this week, Aries. It is very likely that you will spend ample time with friends as well as that special person in your life.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Communication will come much easier to you this week, Virgo. This hasn’t always been the case, as you sometimes worry about how your words will be received.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, as long as the people you surround yourself with are able to respect you and give you some breathing room, they’re healthy to be around.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, many people set goals early in a new year, and you can try to follow suit. This may provide some guidance for you as the year progresses.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Conversations this week will be on point, Gemini. Everything you have to say will be unequivocal, and others will follow your instructions in every detail.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have high hopes about everything that crosses your path this week. This includes your love life. You might be eager to step things up a notch in that area.

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Rotary Club sponsors essay contest for fifth graders Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the fourth annual essay contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic of this year’s contest is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” Janice Henicheck, international chair, said, “The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help us create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas. These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions when making decisions about what we think, say or do …” 1. Is it TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and

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paraphernalia and indicators of substance use. Attend a “Reveal” session to see just how many indicators of drug use are present in the bedroom. Participate in dialogues with local teens, law enforcement, and school counselors to learn how to effectively talk

BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? All fifth grade students in Hanover County (public, private, and homeschooled) are eligible to participate. The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. It may either be neatly handwritten single-sided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12 point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½x11. Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining. The essay must be the original work of the student submitting the essay for competition. Team writing and/or the use of work written by other sources, even if foot-noted, is not authorized. Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work. This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay.

with your child about resisting substance use. Learn about treatment options and where to get help. To register, go to https:// tinyurl.com/HIPS0228 or call 804-564-6119. Registration is required for this event. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

Long-Term Planning Speaker Series set at Covenant Woods

Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org or by contacting Janice Henicheck at jhenicheck2@gmail.com or 570-5741481 or Clint Norris at cjnorris3@comcast.net or 804-221-7727. Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The-first place winner will receive $100; second place, $75; third place, $50. Essays will not be returned. Only one essay per student is allowed. Entries must be postmarked by midnight on Friday, March 15. Send all submissions to: Hanover Rotary Club, PO Box 6451 Ashland VA 23005. For more information about the essay contest and the Rotary Club of Hanover County, visit the club’s website at www. hanoverrotary.org.

MECHANICSVILLE -In March, Covenant Woods will host a free speaker series focusing on long-term planning. Those interested in learning more about various, often overlooked, aspects of long-term and estate planning are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Many know the importance of keeping legal documents -- such as wills, trusts, and medical directives -- updated. However, it’s also important to have a plan for organizing and sharing those documents with the trusted professionals, family members, and friends who may need to access them. Covenant Woods staff, residents, and local industry experts will take part in focused discussions in their areas of expertise, designed to help organize and securely commu-

nicate these vital plans to the important contacts in life. The series will be held in The Lodge at Covenant Woods at 7090 Covenant Woods Drive in Mechanicsville. All events will be from held from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, call Elizabeth Pace at 804-569-8007. The schedule is as follows: March 6 -- Legacy Wills with Elizabeth Pace and Steve Scott from Covenant Woods. March 13 -- Support Planning for Survivors with Steve Thimmesch from Covenant Woods. March 20 -- Estates, Wills, and Living Trusts with Teresa S. Hanger, JD from Clingman & Hanger, LLP Attorneys at Law. March 27 -- Legacy Planning with Stuart Gregory and Katie Thompson from Davenport & Company, LLC.

ticipating households pay no county real estate tax at all as a result of the program. Because of this program, qualifying Hanover County residents had their real estate taxes reduced by about $1.45 million last year. Disabled applicants must provide certification of disability. This can be a statement from the Social Security Administration, a statement from the Veterans Administration, a statement

from the Railroad Retirement Board or a sworn affidavit from two medical doctors. Once an application is on file, only an affidavit is needed for the following two years, unless there is a significant change in income or net worth. A new application is necessary only every third year. All information on the application is confidential and is not open to public inspection. Remember, applicants must

sign up by March 1 for the relief to be applied to the real estate tax bills that will be sent out later this spring and which are due (first half) on June 5. To apply, call the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6128. If you have computer access, application forms can also be downloaded from www.hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Ac c ord i ng to HomeAdvisor, the average cost to install a tub varies widely depending on the type of tub, the materials its made of and other factors, including plumbing and piping. For example, the cost to install a freestanding tub will rise considerably if new plumbing and piping are necessary. Before purchasing a freestanding tub, homeowners should seek estimates regarding installation, making sure to get them in writing. Contractors will determine if structural reinforcement is necessary and include such costs in their estimates. In addition, make sure to ask contractors to investigate piping and plumbing so no surprises pop up after the tub has been purchased and work has begun.

If estimates from contractors aren’t budget busting, homeowners can consider these benefits of freestanding tubs before making their final decisions. Cleaning Because they’re detached from other bathroom fixtures and not flush against the wall, freestanding tubs tend to be easier to clean than built-in bathtubs. Freestanding tubs are accessible from all sides, making it easy to reach all those nooks and crannies where grime can build up. Return on investment In its 2018 ‘Cost vs. Value’ report, Remodeling magazine noted that upscale bathroom remodels recouped 56.2 percent of their cost at resale. That

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12 ways to maximize vertical space ho hasn’t, at one point in their lives, lamented a lack of space and organization at home? A lifetime’s worth of items have to be kept somewhere, and without the right organizational strategy, clutter can quickly take over. The home improvement site Home Therapy says that, when square footage is limited, tapping vertical walls is the fastest way to maximize and multiply the space available. Hooks, rods, shelving, builtins É the sky is the limit when it comes to finding additional storage and adding a bit of personality to tight quarters. Even homes that may have adequate space can benefit from vertical solutions. Here are some ideas to put vertical and other less-utilized areas to work for you.

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Hang wire or plastic file organizers on the inside of kitchen cabinets to easily store cookie sheets, trays and cutting boards.

Install a shelf over the entryway to a room to utilize this seldomused space. Shelves also can be custom cut and placed in oddly shaped areas, such as in attic rooms under the eaves or on slanted walls.

Choose furniture that is tall rather than wide. This can mean swapping out a dresser in a bedroom for an armoire or vertical chest of drawers.

Canvas bags hung on a towel bar on a wall can keep dirty clothes wrangled until it’s time to wash them. This also eliminates clothes hampers on the floor. Add a second rod or shelving to the inside of closets to create more space for clothing and other items. Take kitchen cabinets all the way to the ceiling. Store lesser used items on the uppermost shelves and the items you use each on the most accessible shelves. Metro Creative Connection

Save on counter or cabinet space with hanging spice racks. These can be hung directly on walls or on the inside of cabinet doors.

Stack all the stuff you can, including washers and dryers, beds (with storage drawers underneath) and even stacking nesting tables.

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Shelving can corral items and keep rooms more organized. Utilizing vertical areas in a home is a great way to increase storage capacity and keep rooms more organized.

store knives on a kitchen wall. Install two towel bars parallel to one another on the wall of a bathroom. These can hold extra toilet tissue or rolled hand towels.

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Must-haves for an amazing kitchen remodel itchen remodels are among the most popular home renovation projects, whether they consist of swapping out cabinet hardware or doing major demolition. Due to the sheer amount of time families spend in the kitchen, not to mention the number of tasks performed in this space, it is easy to see why Remodeling magazine consistently ranks kitchen renovations as projects that will enable homeowners to recoup a high percentage of their investments. In the magazine’s 2018 ‘Cost vs. Value’ report, midrange major kitchen remodels costing an average of $63,829 recouped 59 percent of that investment. When investing in a kitchen project, it is important to incorporate items that are coveted.

Deep, double sinks Having a double sink enables you to soak dishes in one side and then wash on the other. It also makes it easy to wash and prep produce for meals.

Kitchen island and bar stools Even though many meals are enjoyed around the table, there’s something to be said for the convenience of a kitchen island and some well-placed bar stools for quick breakfasts or snacks. Smart kitchen storage Work with a contractor to include storage solutions built into cabinetry and the pantry. Slide-out shelving, nooks for a paper towel roll and custom-designed areas to store stand mixers and other necessities can make kitchens more functional. Outdoor access If possible, design a kitchen so it is easy to access the backyard via sliding doors. This can make outdoor entertaining or even coffee on the deck much easier. Under-cabinet lighting Fixtures installed under cabinets provide both ambient lighting and task light-

ing. Such lighting makes it easier to see what you’re working on as well, as even well-placed overhead lighting can fail to illuminate dark corners and spots on the counters. Convenient warming drawer This appliance provides backup to the oven. It’s a slide-out drawer that can keep prepared foods out of the way and warm until they are ready to be served. This is particularly handy for holidays and other entertaining. Beverage station Designate one area of the kitchen to beverages, such as coffee and tea. Or make the area an informal bar. This can limit traffic in the kitchen to a single area. Kitchen remodels are exciting to envision, and several choices can make these high-traffic spaces even more coveted. Metro Creative Connection

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Various products around the house can pose a threat to the health of pets. Make products as inaccessible to curious pets as possible by keeping them locked away when not in use. More information about protecting pets is available at www.petpoisonhelpline.com. - Metro Creative