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Work continues on Creighton Road roundabout

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Construction continues on a roundabout on Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road (Routes 615 and 156, respectively). The project brings with it a cost of $3,859,998.

Work got underway in September, with May 20 being the targeted completion date.

J.L. Kent & Sons, Inc. is the contractor and the Timmons Group is the engineer.

W.R. Hardman III, PE (Professional Engineer), is the primary representative for Hanover County with the Department of Public Works.

The project consists of construction of intersection improvements and related appurtenanc-

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Construction continues at the intersection of Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road.

Virginia and CSX announce landmark rail agreement Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ARLINGTON — On Thursday, Dec. 19, Gov. Ralph Northam announced a landmark agreement to expand reliability and service on Virginia’s rail lines, creating a pathway to separate passenger and freight operations along the Richmond to Washington, D.C. corridor. The parties will continue work to finalize definitive agreements with execution planned in the second half of 2020.

The agreement between the Commonwealth and CSX outlines a $3.7 billion investment that includes: Building a new Virginia-owned Long Bridge across the Potomac River, with tracks dedicated exclusively to passenger and commuter rail; Acquisition of more than 350 miles of railroad right-of-way and 225 miles of track; and

es for Creighton Road and Cold Harbor Road. It is converting the existing signalized intersection to a single-lane roundabout.

A combination of state and federal funds is being used to finance the work. Major traffic shifts are being announced on roadside message boards two weeks in advance.

Typical lane closures requiring flagging will be limited to off peak hours generally between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Night work may be utilized for some construction activities with prior notice provided on roadside message boards.

An earlier press release submitted by Tom Harris, public information officer for Hanover County, said, “This roundabout is designed to

37 miles of new track improvements, including a Franconia-Springfield bypass.

“We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make our rail system work better for everyone, both in Virginia and along the entire East Coast,” said Northam. “This agreement will change the future of transportation in Virginia, improving our ability to move people and goods across the state, and opening up potential rail service in underserved parts of the Commonwealth.”

Currently Long Bridge, built in 1904 and owned

by CSX, carries every passenger, commuter, and CSX freight train that crosses the Potomac River.

But it has only two tracks, and is at 98 percent capacity in peak times. The new bridge will relieve this bottleneck, providing track for passenger and commuter trains while freight trains exclusively use see RAIL pg. 4

see ROUNDABOUT, pg. 3

Type 1 Diabetes license plate application submissions needed

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor M E C HA N I C S V I L L E – When Tara Gray recently shared the story about her 10-year-old daughter Cassie being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, she pointed out that she was pursuing a license plate designating awareness about the condition.

She was working with Sen. Ryan T. McDougle, R-4, who

is now pre-filing the bill for the legislation needed for the special license plate.

McDougle’s office contacted Tara with the news about his plans. The session of the Virginia General Assembly will open on Jan. 8. Tara said 450 people are needed to prepay or fill out the application expressing a need or desire for the plate in order to get the measure on the docket.

“If I can meet the timeline

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Cassie Gray is a local 10-year-old living with Type 1 Diabetes.

I will have the opportunity to testify in front of the committee as to why this is important and needed for awareness in see DIABETES, pg. 3

2019 livestock exhibitor scholarship applications for youth available Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL —Youth who exhibited beef cattle, sheep, meat goats or swine in the 2019 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA youth livestock program are eligible to apply for 12 scholarships offered by the State Fair.

Additionally, two other scholarship opportunities — worth a total of $3,500 — are open to any youth who exhibited during the 2019 fair.

Details and applications are available in the “Education” section of the fair’s website at StateFairVa. org.

Applications must be completed electronically and must be received by 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2020.

Funds allocated for the scholarships represent a portion of the proceeds from the annual Black Tie & Boots Scholarship Gala, which was

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Dollar General recently surprised Hanover County Public Schools with a $10,000 donation.

On hand for the presentation were, from left, front row, Kersey Creek Elementary School students Lawson Cornwell, 5th; Izzi Greth, 5th; Catherine Keener, 5th; Taylor Caddell, 4th; Madelyn Cochran, 5th; Blake Rosenfeldt, 4th; and Cruize Stockner, 1st, and, back row, Carrie Cousins, Dollar General district manager; Dr. Amy Robinson, principal, Mechanicsville Elementary School; Margaret Hill, executive director, Hanover Education Foundation; Allison Mullens, principal, Kersey Creek Elementary School; Brooke Andriliunas, principal, Rural Point Elementary School; Amy Williams, principal, Cool Spring Elementary School; Dawn Armstrong, principal, Pearson’s Corner Elementary School; and Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent, Hanover County Public Schools

Major retailer provides funds to support reading and literacy initiatives at five Hanover County elementary schools GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee — Dollar General Corporation recently surprised teachers and students in Hanover County Public Schools with a $10,000 total donation to benefit literacy and education initiatives.

Representatives from Kersey Creek Elementary, Rural Point Elementary, Pearson’s Corner Elementary, Cool Spring Elementary and Mechanicsville Elementary each received $2,000 as part of a gift through the Dollar General “Thanks Giving” campaign this holiday season.

“Dollar General is very passionate about its mission of Serving Others, and we are excited to surprise five elementary schools in the Hanover County Public Schools divi-

sion with donations to further their reading and literacy programs,” said Carrie Cousins, Dollar General’s district manager. “We hope these donations will help equip each school with the tools and resources it needs to improve reading and literacy initiatives for students.”

Each of the schools may use the funds at their discretion to support their respective missions by purchasing books, technology programs and/or other educational supplies or resources. Dollar General’s community outreach centers around literacy and education.

“We are grateful for the generous donation from Dollar General that will directly benefit our students and support their learning. Our strong business and community partnerships are vital to our ongoing success,” said Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent.

Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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Hanover County offers Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline HANOVER -- Hanover County provides a Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline for citizens to call when fraud, waste or abuse in Hanover County government is suspected.

The number is 804-365-6813 and it is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Calls are confidential. The hotline is maintained by the Internal Audit Department. “Citizens expect honest, effective and efficient government,� said Angela W. Baxter, director of Internal Audit. “When there is fraud, waste or abuse everyone pays. Anyone who suspects fraud, waste or abuse is encouraged to call the hotline. We take all reports seriously. Calls help us evaluate county operations and identify needed improvements.

LIVESTOCK Continued from pg. 2

held Sept. 26, and the fifth annual Youth Livestock Sale of Champions auction, which was held Oct. 5.

The 12 scholarships for livestock exhibitors, totaling $19,640, will be offered in three age groups: Juniors (9-12), Intermediate (13-15) and Seniors (16 and older).

Groups are based on exhibitors’ ages as of Sept. 30, 2019.

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improve driver safety, as has been achieved at the successful roundabout constructed last year at the intersection of

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Virginia,� Tara said.

She had shared a photo of Cassie when she was a patient in intensive care with The Mechanicsville Local when the first article was published. “I envision this as more than a license plate. I hope it starts some discussion and clears the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding Type1,� Tara said.

Using the hotline is a great way for anyone to make a positive contribution to Hanover County.�

For more information about this process, including a reporting form, visit http:// www.hanovercounty.gov/General/ReportingFraud,-Waste-or-Abuse/. You also can search for Internal Audit in the list of county departments.

Contact the Hanover County’s Sheriff ’s Office non-emergency line at 804-365-6140 to report any suspected criminal activity or scams that do not involve Hanover County government or school resources.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

Since 2013, the State Fair has awarded 1,469 scholarships and has awarded over $500,000 to support youth education.

The fair offers youth more than $80,000 each year in scholarship funds through 4-H, FFA and vocational competitions and specific equine, fine arts and horticulture competitions.

The 2020 State Fair of Virginia will run from Sept. 25

through Oct. 4. Information is available at StateFairVa.org.

The State Fair is held each fall at its permanent home at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County and attracts 250,000 fair-goers.

The event celebrates the best of Virginia’s past, present and future through scholarship initiatives, creative programming and a focus on the commonwealth’s agriculture and natural resources industries.

Studley and Rural Point roads.� “Commuters with alternative travel routes around this intersection are encouraged to use those to avoid any delays during construction,� Harris added.

A fact sheet about the project can be read in the Roads and Transportation section of the Department of Public Works page on the county’s website, www.hanovercounty. gov.

According to Tara, the current plate about diabetes is “very dated by just having the words Drive out Diabetes at the bottom. Also up in the corner there are small letters that say JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). No one gets anything from that. It means nothing – also, no one refers to it as juvenile diabetes anymore.�

She emphasizes that Type 1 is the preferred name, not-

ing that it is an autoimmune disease.

Cassie was diagnosed on Oct. 20. As the Gray family has learned more about Type 1, Tara has become dedicated to ensuring an understanding, specifically differences, of Type 1 and Type 2.

For more information on Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes, visit the American Diabetes Association website at https:// www.diabetes.org/

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the existing Long Bridge.

“CSX is proud of the innovative agreement reached with the Commonwealth of Virginia which will advance our goals for increased safety, efficiency, and volume growth while meeting the public’s desire for more passenger rail service to relieve commuter traffic congestion in the I-95 corridor,” said Jim Foote, president and Chief Executive Officer of CSX. “We thank Governor Northam, Secretary Valentine, and her team for their leadership on this partnership that will benefit CSX and the people of Virginia for many years to come.”

The Commonwealth has negotiated improvements with CSX to increase service levels.

These improvements will be phased in over 10 years, resulting in the additional service: Doubling the number of Virginia Amtrak trains; Providing nearly hourly Amtrak service between Richmond and Washington, D.C.; Increasing Virginia Railway Express (VRE) service by 75 percent along the I-95 corridor, with 15-minute intervals during peak periods and adding weekend service; Increasing Amtrak service

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to Newport News and allowing for improved schedule of the third Amtrak train to Norfolk; Laying the foundation for Southeast High Speed Rail through the acquisition of the abandoned S-Line which runs from Petersburg into North Carolina; and Preserving an existing freight corridor between Doswell and Clifton Forge for future eastwest passenger service.

The Commonwealth is bringing together federal, state, and regional partners to fund the proposal, with Amtrak playing a critical role. The Amtrak Board of Directors has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commonwealth that outlines their commitment to this program.

“Amtrak is thrilled to be supporting this game-changing rail investment program as an investor and partner,” said Stephen Gardner, Amtrak Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating and Commercial Officer. “This program is a model for the nation of how to grow passenger and freight service together in order to relieve congestion, protect our environment, and enhance mobility.”

These agreements allow the Commonwealth to move for-

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According to Virginia Darnell, who has spearheaded the club’s scholarship fundraiser for decades, the calendar is celebrating Hanover County’s 300th anniversary in 2020 “so pick up your copy early before they sell out.”

ward with confirming commitments from potential partners and give Virginia the opening to bring more partners to the table.

“Today’s announcement represents the start of an exciting new chapter for commuter rail in Virginia,” said Katie Cristol, Chair of VRE’s Operations Board. “Expansion of the Long Bridge will enable us to grow VRE service to include new riders, new hours, and new weekend service — in short, to improve the quality of life and economic opportunities for tens of thousands more Northern Virginians. That vision is truly within reach, with the Commonwealth now in a position to own and manage this major passenger rail asset.”

Studies show that highway expansion is increasingly unable to alleviate gridlock and congestion in Northern Virginia.

The Commonwealth’s Office of Intermodal Planning and Investment is completing a study of the I-95 Corridor. One preliminary finding estimates a $12.5 billion cost to build one additional lane in each direction for approximately 50 miles — with congestion returning in the peak period the day it opens.

“As we work to maximize investments in highways, transit, and Metro, this partnership creates an unprecedented oppor-

tunity to unlock the potential of rail and commuter rail, and allows Virginia to focus on customer service, reliability, and performance,” said Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. “This also provides the critical infrastructure needed to explore options to expand rail to other corridors in the Commonwealth.”

This rail expansion is expected to remove five million cars and one million trucks off Virginia highways each year, and propel the Port of Virginia toward its goal of moving 40 percent of containers by rail. In addition, the acquisition of portions of the Buckingham Branch will preserve a future opportunity to create an east-west “college” corridor.

“VRE already moves the equivalent of one lane of traffic off I-95 and I-395 each day,” said Jennifer Mitchell, Director of Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation. “This agreement will allow Virginia to move double the number of people at a fraction of the cost.”

The Stephen F. Fuller Institute at George Mason University estimates rail commuters will contribute an additional $2 billion annually to Virginia due to expanded commuter activity made possible by a new Long Bridge.

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OPINION | The Local Views

LETTERS

The Midnight Run

| Reader Views

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist I rarely associate my column with the words Back by Popular Demand, but in this case, it’s as close to applicable as it will ever be. Several readers have requested a reprint of a former Christmas column that paints a wintry Christmas Eve picture for many, and brings back some special memories for me. So, here it is one more time, and I hope you enjoy Uncle Dudley’s Midnight Run. I suppose every family has their own version of my Uncle Dudley. You know, the eccentric one who never quite reached his full potential career wise, but far exceeded expectations in the game of life.

Dudley treated all of his nieces and nephews like his own kids, but that changed for me when I was 9 years old. I lost my father on Christmas Eve, 1960, and from that day forward, Dudley assumed more than just the role of an uncle.

He made long and frequent trips from his Maryland home to guide me through some fairly tough and confusing months following my Dad’s death; and stayed long after to offer the wisdom normally provided by a father.

I would often hear of my aunts and uncles dismay over Dudley’s lifestyle and his “waste of genius.” He attended Georgetown University and was president of his class. Upon graduation, he accepted a big job at the State Department but last-

ed only two weeks. My mother told me he just couldn’t conform to a 9 to 5 schedule.

Dudley drove a Diamond Taxi all of his life, transporting the famous and infamous around the Capitol, and enjoying a job where he was the boss and the schedule his to set. Condemn if you will, but it doesn’t sound that bad to me.

The point of this lingering description of Dudley does have a destination, and it’s timely. When Christmas rolls around each year, my thoughts return to the many yuletide memories I have with Uncle Dudley.

But, one seems almost traditional and represents my most elaborate and consistent meaning of Christmas Eve. No one loved Christmas more than Dudley. He shopped at every nook and cranny in the D.C. area searching for the perfect gift for each of his relatives. The result was always unique, trendy and certainly unmatched in any comparison of other gifts received.

The process took the eternal procrastinator months of preparation, retrieving just the correct wrapping paper, meticulously scrubbing the 50-cent pieces that would provide his signature to each package for his “kids.”

We usually arrived at my grandmother’s house in Maryland on Christmas Eve with a car full of similarly wrapped presents. Our entry always found Dudley in what looked like Santa’s workshop set up in my grandmother’s dining room. see MIDNIGHT, pg. 8

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Best advice in life can be ‘Pace yourself’ I am one of the paperboys mentioned in Oscar Walkers recent letter to the editor. I too bemoan the text messaging Twitter era we are in. Promise everything for free, don’t carry out what you say you will do, and don’t expect your actions to have consequences, seems to be the norm.

I had a Norman Rockwell experience with my young kids and wife in the 1990s. I wanted them to experience a train ride and my wife wanted them to learn some history. We took Amtrak to Washington, D.C., for a day trip. My daughter tired of the museums and wanted to go home early. I told her it would cost extra if we changed our tickets. That was OK with her. I told her I would only do it if she paid for the change. She agreed. She was surprised when we go home that I took the money out of her piggy bank. I think she got the message.

Both of my kids are workaholics. A friend of mine at work would always say to me

“Slow down, you have to pace yourself ”.

My “Big Bang Theory” type son and his friends would all sit around talking and texting at the same time. I guess that is multitasking. He seems to forget he is at work sometimes and just keeps on going.

How can we get them to put their phones away, to realize you can actually talk to someone rather than texting, and slow down and enjoy your family before they are gone?

My daughter recently started a new job. She sent me a message “Gotta pace myself.” It really made me feel good to hear that.

John Hopkins Mechanicsville P.S: My daughter, Ashley H. Peace, recently was featured in the Metro Business section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch as the new president of Sauer Properties.

My son, Andrew Hopkins, an Atlee High School valedictorian and a graduate of Virginia Tech with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, is working on small pilotless planes that you will get in and tell it where to fly you. I told him I will never get in one.

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Wegman’s distribution center in my backyard I read the press release about the plans for a Wegman’s Distribution Center (not a grocery store) to be built in Hanover County. As a result, I decided to write a “press release” of my own that I would like to share.

The projected plan for a Wegman’s Distribution Center only came to my attention as well as several hundred others because a neighbor posted the information on Dec. 11, 2019, on our subdivision’s FB page.

It appeared by the number of comments that quickly streamed in on the page that no one in our neighborhood (Fox Head) was aware that this might be happening right across the street from the back entrance of our subdivision (not in the Air Park, by the way).

Many of us in the neighborhood are upset, distraught, saddened, and disappointed that we are just hearing of this for the first time with plans being well underway!

In response, a Facebook page “Fox Head Follows the Wegman Development” was quickly created by a neighbor to keep those of us who are concerned about the development connected and informed of the plans.

Many of us would agree that our Hanover County Board of Supervisors are disgracing Hanover County by their hyper-growth strategies, not protecting or giving her the honor, she is historically due.

Those who are supposed to represent her, show concern for the wellbeing of our beautiful region, and take into consideration the lifelong investments many of her residential citizens have made in homeownership in this particular area have gone behind our backs and schemed this deal with Wegman’s real estate and development officials. see LETTERS, pg. 7

Virginia State Parks seeks Youth Conservation Corps crew leaders RICHMOND -- Virginia State Parks are recruiting outgoing, adventure-seeking, hard-working people to serve as 2020 crew leaders in the Youth Conservation Corps program.

Each summer, YCC engages 200 young people in state parks throughout Virginia, accomplishing projects such as trail main-

tenance, basic construction and beautification of the parks. Crew leaders manage these crews.

Applications are accepted until all positions are filled.

Applicants can request specific sessions but not specific parks.

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Without our foreknowledge, this “corporate citizen” was invited into our precious backyard and then given two thumbsup to go ahead and tear her to pieces.

Governor Northam might think “It’s a significant win” when a business decides to create 700 full-time, well-paid jobs ... in Hanover County.”

However, I can assure you that those of us who will be living directly across the street from this huge facility with all the extra traffic and numerous tractor-trailers driving up and down Sliding Hill Road 24/7 do NOT consider it “a win” but instead quite a heartbreaking loss.

After some research, it appears that most of the jobs at the proposed facility will likely be hourly jobs, which will not be that “well-paying” after all. They will be minimum wage jobs, bring-

during the weekdays, schedule environmental education programs for weeknights and plan adventure outings on weekends.

Although the work involves being outside in the heat of the summer, crew leaders have a lot to gain from this experience.

“The YCC program builds leaders and instills in participants the values and ethos that make Virginia State Parks a premier environmen-

ing more lower to middle class workers to our rural area, which will serve as a catalyst for more apartments and higher density housing developments to be built.

Personally, I am deeply saddened by the 218 acres of forestry and precious wildlife habitat that will be destroyed during the construction of this 1.1 million-square-foot facility.

I don’t understand how in the world ANYONE who claims to represent Hanover County could say that is “a win.”

Many of us in neighboring subdivisions from this proposed facility are NOT excited or thrilled that Wegmans has chosen our precious corridor to build this mega-facility.

We are not naive. We have Virginia Center Commons Mall (built in 1990 in nearby Henrico County), a vacant concrete cemetery of retail demise as a gross reflection as to what is to come of our own beloved area if and when Wegmans gets sold or bought out 20 to 30 years from now

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Nearly 3,000 young people have participated in the YCC program since 2000.

Living alongside crewmembers in park-provided

housing, crew leaders are expected to plan meals, transport the crew, schedule and plan weekend activities, and ensure the safety of the crew during the workday.

Crew leaders must attend mandatory training at Twin Lakes State Park, June 15-18, 2020.

Crew Leaders must arrive at their park the Thursday prior to the crewmember arrival date.

Session 1 runs June

and the distribution center is needed no more.

As I wrote in a previous article in August 2015 of The Mechanicsville Local, paving paradise is never a good idea! Why not utilize an area that is already industrialized and not close to already established neighborhoods and naturesque living?

I seriously doubt (and please feel free to correct me if I am wrong) Linwood Thomas, Canova Peterson and Hyland “Buddy” Fowler, all Hanover County representatives mentioned in the article, do not live in Fox Head or Somerset, the two subdivisions closest to this planned dis-

18-July 11. Session 2 runs July 16-Aug. 8.

Upon completion of the three-week program, crew leaders receive a $1,800 stipend and a $350 travel stipend. Crew leaders working both sessions will receive the stipend at the end of each session.

Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

tribution center. How dare they speak on how “excited” and “thrilled” we are to have Wegmans build here!

I haven’t heard of one single person on any of the posts I’m reading that is excited or thrilled about this “community partner”!

The local political figureheads have their eyes fixated on the positive “projected” economic impact this center will bring to Hanover without mentioning the negative influences it will have on the environment, traffic, home values, see LETTERS, pg. 8

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RICHMOND -- The Hanover Democratic Committee will be co-hosting the Virginia Blue Celebration, which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, on the fourth floor of the Sun Trust Building at 919 E. Main St., in Richmond.

HDC members are being offered a discount to the Virginia Blue Celebration, a statewide event that will celebrate all candidates who were elected in the Blue Wave in November.

Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place Mechanicsville, VA 23111 Wednesday, January 8 • 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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noise pollution and landscape of this beautiful rural area from which 300+ families live directly across.

I would like to appeal to “the powers that be” in Rochester, New York, to come and see the beauty that will be destroyed and meet with those of us who will be directly impacted in order to create this “dream” mega-center in good ol’ Hanover County.

Many who don’t appreciate the woodlands, farmscapes, and open spaces that are being torn from her every day may choose to remain apathetic to this news.

Many will be deceived by words like “progress” and “growth,” which in time often cause more problems than they solve. For example, when they proposed the Rutland shopping area off U.S. 301, were Hanover citizens made aware that a $20 million road extension project on Atlee Station would soon follow? Of course not, because our representatives are short-sighted

All volunteers, elected officials, and committee members are invited to attend.

The regular price for the ticket is $50, but members of the HDC receive a $15 discount, making the cost $35.

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Additional information about the event may be obtained by contacting Colleen Grady at 571-438-1142 or colleen@vademocrats.org. and neglect to “count the cost” of what subsequent actions will be necessary to alleviate all the headaches and problems that large construction projects like this will cause down the road on our roads.

I appreciate you reading “my press release.”

As far as I’m concerned, the welcoming and riveting rendition that was written stating how excited we are in Hanover to have this Wegmans Distribution Campus in our backyard couldn’t be further from the truth!

I am confident that neither these plans will be thwarted nor a slow-growth plan for our county adopted. However, at least the heart of this matter has been exposed and the distress and concern that this decision has had on many of us who will be directly impacted by this construction debacle has now been conveyed.

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Rather, he is now interpreted as a child who arrives at the start of the year and eventually ages into Father Time. The baby is depicted as an infant or toddler wearing a diaper and a sash with the year he is representing (and often a top hat). He is sometimes depicted holding or associated with an hourglass, a noisemaker or other item either pertaining to time or New Year’s Day festivities. Father Time is often portrayed as an elderly man with a long, gray beard.

The Baby New Year/Father Time message boils down to ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ People bid goodbye to Father Time and welcome this cherubic child who will

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The origins of Baby New Year Excitement for a new year abounds on January 1. Baby New Year is one of the more recognizable symbols of the New Year’s holiday, particularly in print advertisements and television commercials. Perhaps you’ve wondered what role Baby New Year plays in the celebration? While he may seem like a relatively modern icon, this cultural mainstay has a lengthy history.

One theory suggests Baby New Year was celebrated as far back as 600 B.C. in ancient Greece, when a child was paraded around in a basket upon the arrival of the new year. The baby represented rebirth, and Greeks believed their god of wine, Dionysus, was reborn on New Year’s as the spirit of fertility. Other historians say that the custom even predates the Greeks to the ancient Egyptians.

Even though the baby new year custom was originally frowned upon by Christians and deemed a pagan tradition, eventually Christians embraced the

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BYRD, Mildred Elizabeth "Bossie" or "Millie," 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, December 22, 2019. The oldest of three, Mildred was born in Lexington, North Carolina, to Paul and Marie Davis. Mildred attended Lexington Senior High School, Class of 1959, where she was class president, head cheerleader and homecoming queen.

BYRD After high school, she obtained her Associates in Business at Woman's College (now University of North Carolina at Greensboro).

She met the love of her life, Gary Mitchell "Mickey" Byrd Sr., at the Lexington Drug Store when she was 19 years old. At the time of his passing in February of 2017, the two had been married for 55 years. In addition to her parents and husband, Mildred was predeceased by her

brother, Johnny. Mildred is survived by her four children, Micki Lea Dunn, Mitchell Byrd (Aimee), Jason Byrd (Christi) and Megan Byrd Hall; grandchildren, Kaitlin, Christian, Austin, Xander, Camden, Skylar and Brayden; sister, Judi Hamilton (John) of Woodstock, Georgia; niece, Alecia; and nephew, Scott and their families; and her friends and family at Rural Point Elementary School. Hardworking and determined, Mildred retired from the position of Administrative Assistant II at Rural Point Elementary School, having given 40 years of service to the students and staff of Hanover County Public Schools. Though Mildred enjoyed dancing and trying her luck at the casinos, her family was always her first love. Her winning smile, humor and sassy attitude will be missed by all who knew her. Mildred had a quiet faith and boisterous laugh. Fighting seven cancers over 20-plus years, her strength was nothing short of miraculous. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, December 27, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett

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GRIFFIS, Carolyn Anne Shiflett Marshall, 79, born on October 10, 1940, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed on December 17, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Irene Shifflett of Grottes, Va.; and her husband, Robert "Bob" Joseph Griffis. She is survived by her brothers, Wayne Shifflett, Truman Shifflett; and sister, Faye Shifflett, all of Grottoes, Va.; daughter, Serena Campbell GRIFFIS (Chris); grandchildren, Morgan and Marshall of Mechanicsville. Carolyn retired from Lucent Technologies. Once retired, she traveled often with her husband, Bob. Carolyn loved an adventure and cherished her relationships with people. Since her retirement, she drove significant distances daily. She sought locations and people throughout eastern Virginia to enrich her days. Carolyn lived with a warm heart and embraced an opportunity to get to know someone. Two quotes that were near her at all times were "What I do today is important because I'm exchanging a day of my life for it" and "He is wise that learns from every man." Being a mother was her greatest point of pride and she did so with unconditional love and support. A service will be held at Mt. Olivet Christian Church in Elkton, at 2 p.m. January 25, 2020. In addition, a service will also be held at 2 p.m. on February 8, 2020, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church where Carolyn was a member.

LANZILLO, Joseph William, 61, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 22, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Armand Joseph Lanzillo.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Rita H. Lanzillo; one daughter, Jennifer Lanzillo; three grandchildren, KayLee, NataLee and Amanda; his mother, Delores Lanzillo; brother, Mark Lanzillo; and three LANZILLO sisters, Teresa Ferrando, Diane Page and Marie Lanzillo Stafford; and

many other extended family and friends. Joseph entered the Marines as a drummer in the World's Finest Drum and Bugle Corps and after 20 years of faithful service he retired a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant. He obtained his master's degree from Park College. He was a devoted family man who loved his country and the Lord. Joseph was an avid Patriots football and Red Sox baseball fan and he enjoyed playing golf. He was always laughing and joking and sharing his wonderful sense of humor with his loved ones. Not only did he love to dance and sing, but he was the one everyone turned to for a word of wisdom.

He would ponder over questions until the Lord guided him to the perfect solution to a problem.

His wisdom, humor and loving embrace will be greatly missed. The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Interment followed at 2 p.m. in Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd., Triangle, Va. 22172. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Addison's Disease Foundation, 241 Camden Street, Slidell, La. 70461.

MARTIN, Barbara Ann Baldwin, 74, of Henrico, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Timothy Martin. As a loving Mom and Grandma, she is survived by three daughters, Terry Baldwin, Michelle Baldwin (Fred) and Crystal Walton (Joey); three grandchildren, Bryan Conner, Tiffany Baldwin and Megan Baldwin; and two greatgrandchildren. Barbara, a wonderful and kind MARTIN lady, was loved by all who knew her. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Graveside services were held 1 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2019, at Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5540 Falmouth St., Suite 101, Richmond, Va. 23230. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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PITTMAN, Russell M. "Rusty" Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly December 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell M. Pittman Sr.; and is survived by his mother, Betty B. Pittman; daughPITTMAN ters, Kristin N. Pittman (Mike Wallace) and Kerri M. Pittman; brother, Daniel C. Pittman; and grandson, Kolton B. Wallace. Rusty graduated from James Madison University and worked for Philip Morris USA, retiring with 30 years of service. There will be no service. He will be laid to rest in the family plot at Bethel Methodist Church in Lancaster at a later date. For online condolences, visit bennettfuneralhomes.com.

BALDUCCI, Rino Enrico Sr., age 93, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed into God's loving arms peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by infant daughter, BALDUCCI Denise; Dorothea, who was his first loving wife of 43 years and the mother of his four sons; and siblings, Albertina Francioni, Rina Ball, Elda Corso, Umberto Balducci, Elfo Balducci, Celia Stepanian, Giotto Balducci, Vienna Loving and Bianca Moore. He is survived by his devoted wife, Maria Balducci

of almost 14 years; cherished sons, Ricky Balducci (Sandy), Christopher Balducci (Kim), David Balducci (Anne) and Dennis Balducci (Ann); adoring grandchildren, Olivia, Kristina, Dominic, Nicole, Angela, Gabriella, Gianna, Antonio and Marissa Balducci; treasured sister, Aida Keller; and brother, Carl Balducci; stepson, Billy Walker; stepdaughter, Pam Jenkins (Rick); stepgrandchildren, Kate Pritchard (Jason) and Jackie Guerra; stepgreat-grandchild, Oliver Pritchard; 21 nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends. Born in 1926, Rino was the third youngest of 12 children. This generous, charismatic and intelligent man served his country in World War II with the United States Navy. He faced a number of difficult obstacles in life, but his remarkable resiliency and relentless work ethic allowed him to overcome every impediment. This self-made man became an exceptionally successful restaurant owner, real estate entrepreneur and master of his hobby, poker. Rino's truest passion, however, was spending quality time with his friends and family, especially his wife, his children and his grandchildren, openly sharing with them his incredible wisdom, wit and love of life. Those closest to this wonder of God valued every moment with him, and they will miss him greatly. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on January 13, 2020, at Bliley's Funeral Home, 8510 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, Virginia 23228. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. on January 14, 2020, at Saint Benedict Church, 300 N. Sheppard Street, Richmond, Va. 23221. Following the service, Rino's ashes will be interred with his first wife, Dorothea at Holy Cross Cemetery, 1st Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23222. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children or Massey Cancer Center.

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MIDNIGHT Continued from pg. 6

He wrapped in a methodical, deliberate method, each end folded neatly with tape hidden under the seams- each package unique and special and not two of them with even similar wrapping paper.

Problem was, the wrapping didn’t end until well after dinner.

And, there was still the delivery, the most exciting part of the process in my mind.

Around midnight, Dudley and I would venture out in to the cold Maryland night, load that cab full of presents, and evoke on a country dash rivaled only by the fat man himself.

A quick dart to Southern Maryland where my cousins were still awake and waiting.

Another dart to Alexandria and a drop off for my sister and her kids. Chevy Chase, Arlington, Olney, Rockville and then finally back to Gaithersburg for the final deliveries at around 4 a.m.

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Our last stop was an old Victorian house owned by my Aunt Mary and Uncle John. They were long asleep when we arrived to a warm and toasty living room with a huge decorated tree, still glistening in the dimly lit room.

The smell of warm cookies provided our final snack as we climbed back in that Diamond cab for the short drive to my grandmothers.

I climbed into bed exhausted, with, not visions of sugarplums in my head, but another year of fond memories with my Uncle Dudley and our Midnight Run. So, this Christmas, we’ll remember Dudley, a man who knew the true meaning of the season and celebrated it every day of his life.

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Friday, Jan. 3 American Legion Post 175 will host a Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 8700 Bell Creek Rd. in Mechanicsville. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Saturday, Jan. 4 A Community Salt Fish Breakfast will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville.

The menu includes salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, corn cakes, hash browns, grits, apples, waffles, and beverage for $8 (age 6 and under are admitted free of charge).Proceeds benefit Heart Havens and Enon Men’s Ministry.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous

support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail. com.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www. trinityrichmond.net or call 804270-9626.

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

A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The

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GREENVILLE, South Carolina -- Jason Sampson of Mechanicsville has been named to the Bob Jones University 2019 Handbell Choir.

Sampson is a junior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

All students at BJU may audition for the University Handbell Choir.

Under the direction of Alan Lohr, the group

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Joel Hensley of Mechanicsville recently was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

Hensley was initiated at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Hensley is among about 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be

Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are Contributed Report welcome. For more informanews@mechlocal.com tion, call 804-746-5081 or conSPARTANBURG, South tact Craig Simpson at craigwCarolina -- Emily Davidson gbc@gmail.com. of Mechanicsville has been Outside the Walls, a new named to Sherman College of Narcotics Anonymous group, Chiropractic's President's List has been organized and will for the summer 2019 academic meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the quarter. lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http://www. mcshin.org.

initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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On April 10, members of the choir will present a spring recital featuring music from around the world.

The BJU handbell program began in 1992 with three octaves of handbells and 11 recruited students. The choir has since grown into a double choir of 20 ringers and performs in a variety of settings, including University chapel, recitals, and concerts.

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Local author Randy White’s book CleanSlate opens new addiction treatment center in Mechanicsville ‘Verities’ helps ‘Love of Learning’

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Randy White has made his home in Mechanicsville for 40 years and spent over 10 years as a teacher in Hanover County. These days, he is promoting a book he describes as “a fictional memoir. It’s not the typical novel you may read.”

He said “ ‘Verities’ is the story of a boy living in a small town that’s separated by a set of train RANDY WHITE tracks into an affluent area and a more impoverished one. Early on, Sam realizes he resides on the ‘wrong’ side of the tracks.”

He did point out that “Verities” “is loosely based on my childhood in Hanover.”

According to White, his book “deals with honest issues, some of which are difficult, but, nevertheless, issues that contribute to a story that’s real.”

He said, “The story follows Sam as he faces the uncertainty and wonder of a whirlwind life.

While confronted with the typical pitfalls of love, family, and friendships, he also faces societal issues that define him and the world around him.

In the end, Sam must make bold choices as he determines what will become of his own journey, a journey that’s unalterably fused to his past.”

“At its heart, ‘Verities’ is a hopeful novel — a story of rising above your circumstances in life ... and of always moving ahead,” White added.

White said he has always loved reading and dreaming of writing a book. He founded a

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501(c)(3) nonprofit, Love of Learning, that host read alouds and donates children’s books to low-income kids living in shelters and subsidized housing in Central Virginia. He said that proceeds from “Verities” will benefit Love of Learning.

White devoted three years to write and develop his novel, saying, “It’s a unique book because it deals with many contemporary social issues we face today. Various philosophical ideas are also hidden throughout the story.” “ ‘Verities’ started out as a letter to my children. I wanted to have something lasting that I could speak to them through. But the project quickly evolved into a full-fledged novel shortly after beginning it.”

White said he used from familiar local landmarks in his book, including Northside Grille, which is about seven minutes from his home. “Brooklyn Park Boulevard and VCU also make an appearance. Mike’s Olympic Gym is turned into Verities Olympic Gym. And Vintage Boxing Club in Richmond, owned by another Mechanicsville native, Eric Ash, also shows up.”

For those interested in purchasing “Verities,” it is available at Books, Beads and More in the Village of Mechanicsville.

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Center offers evidence-based medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol addictions Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine, a national leader in outpatient medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol addiction, opened a new treatment center at 8220 Meadowbridge Rd., MOB1, Suite 310, in Mechanicsville on Dec. 23.

The center is CleanSlate’s third center in the state.

Virginia outpaces the national average for drug overdose deaths involving opioids, with numbers increasing nearly tenfold from 2012 to 2017.

In 2018, the Virginia Department of Health reported an average of three Virginians died daily of opioid overdose.

“Everyone knows there is an opioid crisis, but many people don’t realize how close to home it actually hits,” said Lynn Taylor, center manager for CleanSlate Mechanicsville. “Opioid use can be easy for people to conceal until they no longer have control over their dependence. Addiction can affect our friends, families and coworkers. We hope our new center in Mechanicsville provides people with options to confront their disease and ultimately overcome it.”

CleanSlate offers medication-assisted treatment and additional medical services to provide an integrated approach to fighting opioid and alcohol addictions using the high-

est quality, evidence-based practices.

Medication for addiction treatment has been demonstrated as a safe and effective method for treating opioid dependence by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and deemed the “gold standard” for treatment by the U.S. Surgeon General.

To date, CleanSlate has treated more than 53,000 patients in 11 states.

CleanSlate Mechanicsville is accepting new patients. Those interested should call the center at 833-505-4673 to schedule an appointment. For more information about CleanSlate, visit cleanslatecenters.com.

About CleanSlate A pioneer and leader in outpatient addiction medicine, CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine is a national medical group that provides treatment for the chronic disease of addiction using an integrated approach combining medicationassisted treatment, primary care services and behavioral health therapies to treat polysubstance use disorder and associated co-occurring disorders. Founded in 2009 in response to the growing opioid epidemic facing the country, the company operates a growing network of physician-led, office-based addiction treatment centers where patients with opioid or alcohol addiction can receive medicationassisted treatment and behavioral health therapies using the highest quality, evidencebased practices. CleanSlate has a national footprint of 70 locations in 11 states, with more centers opening every month to meet the demand for the company’s services.

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Goochland High graduate to speak at Montpelier library

The Universe from the Center: Object named ‘Arrokoth’

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By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local (Note: Public viewing at the Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will resume in January on a different night and time. We will open, weather permitting, on Tuesday evenings, 7–9:30 pm.

Scheduled sessions are Jan. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Watch the website (https://www.rmc.edu/ keeble) for updates. Or, call the Keeble Information line at 804752-3210.)

There were several things that caught my attention for this column, but I’ll stick to two of them and leave the others as a “tease” for February.

You may recall the New Horizons probe, which executed a flyby of Pluto in 2015 and then was re-targeted to a Kuiper Belt object dubbed “Ultima-Thule” for a February 2019 flyby. This was the most distant solar system object vis-

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ited by a space probe from Earth. The International Astronomical Union has now given that object its official name. It is to be called “Arrokoth,” which in the Powhatan/Algonquin language means “sky.” The name was suggested by the team at Johns Hopkins that controls New Horizons in honor of their ties to the Chesapeake Bay region and its indigenous peoples. They obtained permission from tribal leadership before submitting the name.

And, a cautionary note about technological “prog-

ASHLAND – The Ashland Theatre is providing “Ausome Movies,” described as a free sensory-friendly film series for children with special sensory needs and their families. It is a free monthly program with special adaptations to make the movie viewing experience more

Verizon store announces new location in Ashland Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND —Cellular Sales, one of the country’s largest Verizon Wireless retailers, has moved locations into a brand new stateof-the-art store.

The store, located at 200 N. Washington Hwy. in

Ashland, recently welcomed customers to its new location.

“We have had a great presence in Ashland for almost 10 years and the new location made perfect sense for us and our customers" said Cellular Sales regional see VERIZON, pg. 17

see MONTPELIER, pg. 18

Ashland area library programs HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced upcoming programs for Ashland-area libraries in the Pamunkey Regional Library system.

She also pointed out that all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library will be closed

on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

Richard S. Gillis Jr./ Ashland Branch Library For more information, call 804-798-4072 or visit the library at 201 S. Railroad Ave.

see UNIVERSE, pg. 17

Ashland Theatre’s ‘Ausome Movies’ program continues Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

The Verizon store is located at 200 N. Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

MONTPELIER – Depression will be the topic of a program at the Montpelier Branch Library featuring a recent Goochland High School graduate.

Kevin Harris will discuss “Teen2Teen: Finding Ways Out of Depression” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Harris will lead the panel of local teens ready to share their experiences with depression, bullying, self-harm, and suicide.

Renee K. Sottong, branch manager of the Lois Wickham

Jones/Montpelier Branch of the Pamunkey Regional Library, said their message to other teens is, “Don’t give up, and don’t be afraid to tell your story.”

The discussion and Q&A will be facilitated by Laura Robertson, Hanover CARES prevention specialist.

Also included in the evening will be a resource fair with local organizations working on a variety of issues, including: LGBTQ youth, dating violence, suicide prevention, youth mental health resources, and child abuse prevention.

sensory-friendly.

The program creates an inclusive space for families with children on the autism spectrum to enjoy a stress-free show at Ashland Theatre. There is no need to be concerned if a child talks, yells, dances, sings, or strolls. It is all acceptable and welcome at “Ausome Movies.” see AUSOME, pg. 17

see LIBRARY, pg. 17

Hanover Humane accepts donation Submitted photo

Revolution BJJ Ashland recently hosted a Muy Thuy event at the location at 10393-D Sliding Hill Rd. in Ashland. Proceeds for the event, totaling $500, were donated to Hanover Humane. For information related to services and upcoming events at Revolution BJJ Ashland, visit www.revolutionbjjashland.com. Shown are Jarrett Church, co-owner of Revolution BJJ Ashland; Sarah, one of Hanover Humane's adoptable dogs being treated for heartworms, and Melinda Miller, one of Hanover Humane's Kennel resources. Hanover Humane Society, organized in 1986, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity located in Ashland, which provides animal adoption services to residents in the Richmond metropolitan area.

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Bay Aging to sponsor CACFP meals Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Bay Aging has announced the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

The same meals will be available at no separate charge to all participants at each CACFP facility without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a complaint complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http:// www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust. html, or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@ usda.gov The centers will receive free or reducedprice meal reimbursement based on the following income scales effective from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

Family Size- Eligibility Scale for Reduced Price Meals

1 $23,107 2 $31,284 3 $39,461 4 $47,638 5 $55,815 6 $63,992 7 $72,169 8 $80,346 Each additional person:

$8,177

Meals will be provided at these centers: Essex Adult Day Break, 1415C Tappahannock Blvd, Tappahannock, VA 22560 Gloucester Adult Day Break, 5873 Fiddlers Green Rd, Gloucester, VA 23601 For more information, contact: Essex: Dana Pitts, 804-445-8711 Gloucester: Jo Kapfer, 804-695-9008 You may also may contact the Virginia CACFP State Agency at the Virginia Department of Health Division of Community Nutrition for more information by calling: 1-877-618-7282 or emailing CACFP@vdh.virginia.gov.

King WIlliam pets available for adoption Photos submitted by Regional Animal Shelter

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

Upper King William Branch Library upcoming programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Librarian Carolyn Garner has announced the upcoming programs at the Upper King William Branch Library.

For more information, call 804-7693731 or visit the library at 694-J Sharon Rd. Computer Basics Class -- Monday, Jan. 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Do you need to learn how to use a computer? This class will cover basic web searching and a short introduction to creating docu-

ments. Registration is required. Contact the branch to sign up today.

Yoga for Seniors -- Tuesday, Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28, 11 a.m. to noon. Pull up a chair and learn some yoga moves from a certified yoga instructor.

Beatles Flick: Yesterday -- Tuesday, Jan. 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Celebrate the 55th anniversary of the classic Beatles song, “Yesterday.” by watching a screening of the movie of the same name. Pizza will be provided.

Succulent Pine Cones -- Saturday,

Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Liven up the winter weather with these creative decorations! Please register online or call the library to sign up.

Candy Chemistry -- Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 7-12.

Experiment with Skittles and walk away with rainbow surprise. Register online or call the library to sign up.

Understanding Medicare and Medicaid -- Saturday, Jan. 25, noon-1 p.m. Confused about different healthcare options? Join in at the library

to ask a Social Services and a Bay Aging representative all your questions.

Refreshments will be provided.

Book Club -- Monday, Jan. 27, 7-7:45 p.m. Join in on a book discussion. Call the branch at 804-769-3731 for the title of the book that will be discussed.

Family Storytimes -- Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10:30 a.m.

To contact Carolyn Garner, email cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org or call 804- 746-3176.

Tuck earns degree SALT LAKE CITY – Donna Tuck of Aylett recently received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Western Governors University (WGU).

The online, nonprofit university held its 71st (Cincinnati, Ohio); 72nd (Anaheim, California); 73rd (Salt Lake City, Utah); and 74th (Seattle, Washington) commencement ceremonies in the spring and summer of this year to celebrate the recent graduation of more than 10,000 students from across the country.

Pow-Wow schedule and events RICHMOND – The Great American Indian Exposition and Pow-Wow will be held Nov. 12-15 inside the Commonwealth Building at the Richmond RIR Complex.

Nov. 12-13 are both school days only.

No Pow-Wow will be held on those two days.

Due to strong demand, organizers will sponsor two days of school programs in 2020.

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Howard County, Maryland, Pow-Wow will be held on July 11-12 inside the Exhibition Hall at the Howard County Fairgrounds.

Other events that may be of interest include: Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe winter PowWow: Jan. 25 at the Doe Spun Building in Hollister, North Carolina. Call 252-586-4017 for more information.

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Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe 55th annual Pow-Wow: April 17-19 in Hollister, North Carolina, at the Tribal Ceremonial grounds. Call 252-586-4017 for more information or visit their website.

Sept. 26-27 Chickahominy Pow-Wow at the Chicahominy Tribal Grounds in Providence Forge. Call 804-557-3775 or visit

the Tribe's Website.

Baltimore American Indian Center 46th Annual Pow-Wow: Nov. 21 Maryland state fairgrounds 4-H building 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, call 410-675-3535 or visit the website.

Information submitted by Barry Richardson.

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Stitchin’ Time! -- Monday, Jan. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 7-8:30 p.m.

Grab your needles, yarn, and patterns and join in on fun conversation and stitching at the drop-in fiber crafts group. From knitters to cross-stitchers, crocheters to hand-sewers, all are welcome.

Chess Club -- Thursday, Jan. 9, 16, 23, & 30, 4:30-6 p.m. for ages 5-18. Do you like to play chess? Play a few games with the chess club! Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

American Red Cross Blood Pressure Clinic -- Friday, Jan. 10, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Have your blood pressure checked by an American Red Cross trained registered nurse and monitor your number over time with a free blood pressure card.

Ashland Afternoon Bridge Club -- Friday, Jan. 10 & 24, 1-5 p.m. The Ashland Afternoon Bridge Club is open to up to 16 players with a familiarity and affinity for bridge.

Hanover Master Gardeners Series -- Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m.-noon. Join the Hanover Master Gardeners as they present a wealth of gardening knowledge to homeowners and anyone wanting to make their thumb greener.

Each Saturday a new topic, each designed to beautify your yard and enrich your gardening experience, will be presented.

Your specific gardening questions will be welcome.

Forky and Friends: a Toy Story Celebration -- Saturday, Jan. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Welcome to the world of Toy Story.

Celebrate some of your favorite Toy Story characters with Toy Story-themed games, crafts, and activities. Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Ashland Library.

Genealogy Class -Monday, Jan. 13, 2-4 p.m.

Learn how to search for information to build your family see LIBRARY, pg. 18

VERIZON Continued from pg. 15

director Rick Alberg.

Customers can not only find all the latest smartphones, tablets, and accessories at the new Ashland store, but they also can pay their bill, service their accounts, ask questions about their device, and learn more about new services like 5G. As 5G continues to expand, Cellular Sales plans to open more stores across the nation to better serve its customers.

Due to its dedicated approach to customer service, Cellular Sales has grown significantly over the past 26 years with no signs of stopping. It has been named to Inc. Magazine’s 5000 list of the fastest growing companies nine times, achieving Hall of Fame status.

“At Cellular Sales, we owe our success to creating an impeccable customer experience with personalized service that goes beyond the sale,” said Cellular Sales regional director Jay Vaiksnoras. “Our new stateof-the-art store in Ashland will offer our customers easy access to wireless guidance and support and a seamless shopping experience.”

About Cellular Sales Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Cellular Sales was founded in 1993 and currently employs 7,200 people and operates over 700 stores nationwide across 41 states. For more information on the company or employment opportunities, visit cellularsalesvirginia.com.

UNIVERSE Continued from pg. 15

ress:” SpaceX has begun deployment of their Starlink system. Starlink is a proposed global internet network which would bring connectivity to the entire globe without ground towers – think universal wifi. The first launch consists of 122 satellites deployed in low earth orbit – these are not geosynchronous orbits.

The ultimate plan is to deploy a constellation of 12,000! The first group, which may become operational next year, will be 1,600 satellites at an altitude of 550 km (340 miles). This is higher than the Space Station. The next phase is planned as 2,800 satellites at 11,150 km (710 mi) operating at a different frequency range.

The final group is intended to be 7,500 satellites at 340 km (210 mi).

What could go wrong? They pose a risk of becoming “space junk” and a hazard for other working satellites that need similar altitudes or need to fly through these regions of space.

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“Space junk” is interfering with ground-based observational astronomy.

They may interfere with other communications systems using the same or similar frequencies. (BTW there is also serious concern see UNIVERSE, pg. 18

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“Ausome Movies” is a yearlong program that will offer frequency and repetition to allow children with ASD to strengthen their social skills.

It is presented by Ashland Theatre and Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.

Costs for the movies varies.

Additional information includes: For children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Phone reservation is required to attend each showing.

Movie starts at a precise time (no trailers are shown).

Lights are dim, not totally dark.

Sound is lowered.

Allocated floor space is available for children who prefer to watch from the ground instead of a chair.

Outside snacks and drinks permitted.

Trained volunteers on site to assist.

Supervised activi-

Foundation Repair ties offered in lobby if child needs a safe space to take a break from the show.

Cantrell said there was a record-breaking attendance for the Nov. 30 showing of “Frozen II,” with about 150 people.

To reserve seats, call 804401-7007, extension 210, leave a name, phone number, and number of seats needed (up to 4 per family). After that, an Ashland Theatre staff person will call back to confirm the reservation.

For more information, contact: Maggie Latimer or Susan Cantrell at 804-401-7007, extension 202, or maggie@ ashlandtheatre.org or susancantrell730@gmail.com.

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about the upcoming development of 5G technology – those frequencies may interfere with weather satellites.)

What else? The small number already deployed are interfering with ground-based observational astronomy. Note the image on this page.

Early morning on Monday, Nov. 18, Cliff Johnson (Northwestern University) and colleagues took this image using the Dark Energy Camera on the 4-meter Blanco Telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory. Nineteen Starlink satellite trails crossed the image during the six-minute exposure. The image was taken as part of the DELVE survey, which is mapping the outskirts of the Magellanic Clouds, as well as much of the southern sky in search of new dwarf galaxies orbiting the Clouds or the Milky Way. DELVE Survey / CTIO / AURA / NSF Those streaks are not supposed to be there!

Next month: hexagons!

Lunar phases for January: First Quarter on the 2nd, at 11:45 p.m.; Full Moon on the 10th, at 2:21 p.m. (there will be as penumbral lunar eclipse, but you’ll not be able to notice it in daylight); Last Quarter on the 17th, at 7:58 a.m.; New Moon on the 24th, at 4:42 p.m. All times are Eastern Standard.

Mercury returns to evening twi-

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tree using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest. (Basic computer experience is preferred.) Register online or call or visit the library to sign up for this class.

South Anna 4-H Meeting -Monday, Jan. 13, 7-8:30 p.m. for ages 5-18. Would you like to participate in planning community service events and hone your expressive arts skills?

At these meetings, you can learn how to get involved in community and public affairs, how to be a good role model, how to give back to your community, and how to use time management skills to enjoy every part of your life.

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light late in the month. Jupiter sets around 8 p.m. – your best hope to see it is a clear west-southwest horizon after sunset. Saturn is behind the Sun and not visible this month. Mars rises at 4 a.m., so you should see it to the southeast in predawn twilight. Jupiter also returns to predawn twilight by the end of the month.

Looking overhead about two hours after sunset, you will find the constellation Perseus at zenith. Its two brightest stars are Mirphak and Algol.

The latter is a multi-star system whose third component was discovered by my undergraduate advisor, Dr. Alan Meltzer. He had a wry sense of humor, and his joke on this was especially witty for those Latin students who have read Caesar’s commentaries on the gallic wars – “Algol is divided into three parts.” Ask a Latin teacher if you don’t get it!

That bright star to the east of zenith is Capella, in the constellation Auriga.

It’s the sixth brightest star as seen from Earth. Below zenith and to the southeast we have a wonderful alignment.

Sweeping your attention downward, you’ll find the Pleiades, then the constellation Taurus, with its brightest star Aldebaran as the heart of the Lion.

Below Taurus, Orion is rising. Gemini is to the east, with Castor above Pollux its two brightest stars. Cygnus is setting to the northwest, in an orientation that makes clear why it is known as the Northern Cross.

Dr. George Spagna cant be reached at gspagna@rmc.edu.

Must Love Words -- Tuesday, Jan. 14, 7–8:30 p.m. Writers, are you looking for inspiration? Need readers with a discerning eye? Join in on constructive feedback and discussion about the craft of writing.

Computer Basics -- Wednesday, Jan. 15, 4-6 p.m. Covers beginning computer skills like finding out about the parts of a computer, learning how to use a mouse, beginning to explore & search the Internet, and how to create and save documents with Microsoft Word.

Rock Painting for Teens! -Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 11-18. Do you have a special message or design that you would like to share with the world? Why not paint it on a rock? It's fun. Supplies

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Mantlo harvests coyote while on hunt with grandfather in Varina

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Brannon Mantlo harvested a 60-pound coyote while hunting with his Pop Pop in Varina on the first day of muzzle loader season.

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Teens and adults are welcome (content will not be appropriate for young children). Everything is free and open to the public.

“I am especially excited to bring this program to Hanover County,” Sottong said. “As a library representative, board member of Goochland Powhatan Community Services, member of the Goochland County Public Schools Youth Mental

and snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Morning Book Club -- Friday, Jan. 17, 10-11 a.m. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Long-term Care: Living Life on Your Terms -- Saturday, Jan. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The need for long term care can happen to anyone at any time. It can result from a chronic illness, a severe cognitive impairment, or an unexpected accident or injury.

Find out how to navigate the process if this happens to you or a loved one.

Medicare 101 -- Saturday,

Health Task Force, and founder of Goochland ParentNet, I am highly invested in the effort to promote youth mental health and suicide prevention resources in Hanover County.”

She continued, “We have developed a new partnership between Hanover CARES and the Montpelier Branch Library, designed to bring information and resources to our Hanover neighbors. For example, the library now carries medication lock boxes, disposal kits, and trigger Jan. 18, 1–2:30 p.m. A professional Medicare expert will help you learn to navigate Medicare (including Parts A, B, C, and D), Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements.

This presentation will also include information on when and how to sign up for Medicare, the costs involved, and how to avoid enrollment penalties.

Afternoon Book Club -Monday, Jan. 20, 1- 2 p.m. Read the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about it. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Wiregrass Chronicles: Long Rows to Hoe -- Tuesday, Jan. 21,

locks provided by Hanover CARES through the Lock & Talk Virginia program.”

Sottong said, “Everything is free and open to the public.”

A Lock & Talk Virginia program for adults is scheduled for Jan. 22 at the library.

The Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch is located at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane in Montpelier.

For more information, call the library at 804-883-7116.

7-8:30 p.m. Long Rows to Hoe, the first in the “Wiregrass Chronicles” series by Glenda Stroud-Peace, focuses on early settlers and indigenous people in Southeast Alabama’s Wiregrass region. Go to www.glendastroudpeace.com to learn more about this exciting new series of interest to Civil War buffs and lovers of historical and southern fiction alike.

Ashland Evening Book Club -- Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7- 8 p.m. Join the Ashland Branch Library Afternoon Book Club by reading the book of the month and engage in a lively discussion about the book. Share views about the book and author and share reading recommendations. see LIBRARY, pg. 21

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(:05) ››› “Pitch Perfect” (2012) Anna Kendrick. ’ Å “Sleeping With My Student” (2019) Gina Holden.

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››› “Transformers” (2007) Shia LaBeouf, Tyrese Gibson. Å (DVS)

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“Bad Sister” (2016) Ryan Newman. Å

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(35-FOX) To Be Announced

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››‡ “27 Dresses” (2008) Katherine Heigl. Premiere. Å

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

COMCAST

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Court Cam (N) ’ Å

›› “The Hangover Part II” (2011) Bradley Cooper. ’ Å

Alaska PD ’ Å

Live PD

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Naked and Afraid Luke’s Journey (N) ’ Å

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(:03) “From Straight A’s to XXX” (2017) Å

››› “X-Men: First Class” (2011, Action) James McAvoy. Premiere. Å

Jessie ’ Letters Abducted

››‡ “X-Men: The Last Stand”

›› “Tolkien” (2019) Nicholas Hoult. ‘PG-13’ Å

››‡ “Unknown” (2011) Liam Neeson. Å

›‡ “Replicas” (2018) Keanu Reeves. ‘PG-13’

(9:50) ›› “Stay” (2005) ’ ‘R’ Å

Tolkien ’ “Jurassic World”

LIBRARY Continued from pg. 18

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ashland Library.

Why Water, Not Wipes? -Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Get ahead of the yucky flu season. Learn and understand why there are such rigorous guidelines for handwashing, diapering and toileting in infant and toddler settings. All Virginia Infant and Toddler Specialist Network training sessions are geared for those who care for children from birth to 36 months.

DIY Rejuvenating Body Scrub -- Tuesday, Jan. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join in for a make and take body scrub activity that will make your skin glow.

Storytimes -- Mondays (Jan. 6, 13, 20, & 27), Mother Goose, 10 a.m., and Family, 10:45 a.m.; Tuesdays (Jan. 7, 14, 21, & 28), Toddler, 10 a.m., and Preschool, 10:45 a.m.; and Saturday (Jan. 4), Family, 11 a.m.

Hanover Branch Library

MONDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM (ESPN)

High Noon

Question

(NBCSWSH) Best of Junkies

7

Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier Branch Library

For more information, call 804365-6210 or visit the library at 7527 Library Drive.

OutBreak! -- Saturday, Jan. 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m. What do germs, washing your hands and the song Happy Birthday all have in common?

Come find out as we learn all about germs and how they are spread.

Homeschool Germs Alive -Friday, Jan. 24, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Want

5:30

COMCAST 4

to know how fast a sneeze travels? Or maybe learn a song to help you better wash your hands? Explore the different types of germs and how to avoid spreading them.

Storytimes -- Fridays (Jan. 10, 17, 24, & 31), Family, 10:45 a.m.

6 PM

For more information, call 804883-7116 or visit the library at 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane.

Paws to READ -- Wednesday, Jan. 8, 5- 6:30 p.m. Is your child a reluctant reader? Sign them up for a 20-minute session reading to Chrissie, a Paws to READ reading education assistance dog. Call or visit

6:30

7 PM

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8 News

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8 PM

8:30

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8 News

9

(6-CBS)

CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)

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CBS6 News Hollywood

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11

(35-FOX) The Steve Wilkos Show

Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud

FamFeud

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Big Bang

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(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM

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NBC News

ET

Inside Ed.

13

(65-CW)

15

(WGN)

Hot Bench

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Blue Bloods ’

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(23-PBS) Ready Jet

24

(57-PBS) Richard

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ABC News

CBS6 News CBS News News

9 PM

9:30

10 PM

Jan. 20, 3-4 p.m. Ready to use color and patterns to change your world?

Design and assemble your own working kaleidoscope using mirrors, markers, and imagination. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Lock & Talk Virginia: Lethal Means Safety -- Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Want to find out what it takes to become a Lock & Talk Virginia family? Laura Robertson, prevention specialist, Hanover Community Services Board, will talk about lethal means safety. Free resources. Snacks will be provided by Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Family Storytimes -- Wednesday, Jan. 8, 15, 22, & 29, 10 a.m.

10:30

College Football: LendingTree Bowl -- Louisiana vs Miami (Ohio). (N) (Live) Å

(8-ABC)

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the branch to sign up.

Teen 2 Teen: Finding Ways Out of Depression -- Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m. What's the difference between sadness and depression?

Where can teens go for help? Join the discussion with teen panelists and Laura Robertson, prevention specialist, Hanover Community Services Board. Refreshments will be provided

by Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Second Saturday LEGOs -Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m.-noon. You bring your ideas, the library will provide the bricks. Buildings, superheroes, animals -- the sky's the limit.

Enter to win a LEGO book too. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

DIY Kaleidoscopes -- Monday,

Wheel

Jeopardy!

Best of Junkies

DC Sports

DC Sports

The Bachelor (Season Premiere) Peter Weber begins his search for love. (N)

see LIBRARY, pg. 31

JANUARY 6, 2020 11 PM 11:30 12 AM SportsCenter (N) Å

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! ’

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Bull Look Back in Anger

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

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Fox News at Ten (N)

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America’s Got Talent The Champions One (N) ’

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Bob Heart

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6 PM

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January 1, 2020

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UPCOMING EVENTS

01

02 2020

Women’s basketball: Lynchburg at R-MC 7:00 p.m.

01

03 2020

Boys basketball: North Stafford at Atlee 7:00 p.m.

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Late TD pass lifts South to Big River win

By Rob Witham For the Times-Dispatch ASHLAND – With less than 90 seconds left in the seventh annual Big River Rivalry allstar high school football game, Michael James of Life Christian Academy heard his number called.

“It was clutch time, I had to make a big play, and be a team man,” James said, recalling his vertical leap over two North defenders to catch the gamewinning score.

The Eagle soared on a 20-yard pass from Manchester’s Roemell Garcia for a 20-19 lead with 1:15 left. For James, a Liberty commit, it was his only reception of the afternoon, giving the South the 1-point victory at Randolph-Macon College.

“Oh my God. We talked about it all week, I’ve actually played with Mike in seven on seven,” Garcia, named the South’s Most Valuable Player, noted. “Watching that man go up is just a spectacular thing.

Watching him in the air, I thought, I’ve got to get him one today.”

The catch completed a lategame burst of offense from both sides after defense dominated nearly three quarters of action. The North struck first on a two-play, 33-yard drive capped by a 19-yard pass from John Marshall’s Aarek Thomas, named the North’s MVP, to

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a forced fumble, rumbling 15 yards for a touchdown to open the second quarter for a 12-7 advantage. Nearly 9 minutes later, Goochland product Kindrick Braxton picked off a Garcia pass and took it back 49 yards for a score as the North led 13-12 at intermission.

The lone third period tally came after the North was pinned inside their 1-yard line.

Dom Gray of L.C. Bird burst through the offensive line for a safety to give the South a 14-13 lead. The South drove the ball after a free kick inside the 1, but failed to score.

Early in the fourth, the North gambled deep in their own territory, stopped on a 2-yard loss on fourth and 1 at their own 29.

The North answered, stopping Garcia inches from a first down near the North 17 on a fourth and 3.

Ten plays and 82 yards later, Thomas found Highland Springs’ Laquan Veney on a 15-yard touchdown reception for a 19-14 North lead. It was answer time for Garcia and the South.

James began the journey with a 36-yard kickoff return to the South 45. Nine plays later, Joel Klein for The Local he gave the South the lead for North’s Alex Sikkar eludes South’s Quentin Elliott on a 19-yard carry in the South’s 20-19 win in the Big River Rivalry on Dec. 21. good. Fittingly, defense sealed it, first with an interception Varina’s Isiah Paige for a 7-0 Thomas Dale product Jasiah the right corner. A blocked extra action for an offense to score from L.C. Bird’s Quentin Elliott lead with 7:28 in the first period. Williams, who caught five point preserved the North’s lead again. The South took its first with 1:02 left, forcing the North lead when Christian Williams The South responded as passes during a six-play drive, at 7-6 late in the first.

It took 32 minutes of game of Manchester picked up Garcia found a rhythm with capped by an 8-yard scamper in see BIG RIVER, pg. 23

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Aldridge, Sulser claim titles in Lee-Davis tourney MECHANICSVILLE – Andy Aldridge hadn’t wrestled since March was injured at nationals. But in his first tournament back, the Lee-Davis Holiday Classic hosted by his team, the three-time defending state champion felt great – he felt like how he did before the injury – and he didn’t miss a step on the way to winning the tournament’s 220-pound weight class title.

The way we won was a little unusual. His to-be opponent, King George’s J.J. Kidd, who won a thrilling semifinal, 16-14 over Orange County’s Truth Wilson on a reversal in overtime, forfeited the final – but Aldridge dominated all of his contested matchups. After earning a first-round bye, he pinned Fork Union Military Academy’s Robert Shreve in 2:12 in the second round, Glen Allen’s William Perryman in 52 seconds in the quarterfinals and Caroline’s Pedro Melendez in 3 minutes in the semifinals.

While he didn’t get to wrestle Kidd this past Saturday, Aldridge – whose team moved down from Class 5 to Class 4 for the 2019-20 school year – could see the King George wrestler later in the year.

“I really wanted to wrestle

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to use all three of their timeouts.

When they got the ball back once more, they were at their own 35 with 35 seconds remaining, but couldn’t cross midfield as time ran out.

The South narrowed the North’s lead in the Big River Rivalry series to 4-3. It was the first game won by a single

here, show everybody what I could do in the finals in front of everybody,” Aldridge said.

“We wrestled great – appreciate everybody’s support and everything.”

Aldridge wasn’t the only champion from Lee-Davis. His teammate Grant Sulser stormed to the 160-pound final on three pins and a major decision and quickly took control of the decisive match before pinning New Kent’s Cole Townsend 29 seconds into the second period for the title.

Sulser, a second-year starter for Lee-Davis, described his first championship in the Classic as a result of hard work, dedication and training: “110 percent every single day.” He pinned Midlothian’s Spencer Krauss in 36 seconds in the first round, Glen Allen’s Ian Bohanon in 17 seconds in the second round and Jamestown’s Cooper Wendley in 2:35 in the quarterfinals before routing Patrick Henry’s Jack Fox by an 11-1 major decision in the semifinals.

Lee-Davis took second as a team in the Classic with 194 team points behind overall team champion Orange County, which ended the tournament with 223.5 points.

Additional placers from the host team included two fourthplace finishers: Robert Sadler

(145 pounds) and Wyatt Mesco (152); one fifth-place finisher, Andrew Kozubal (113 pounds); and three sixth-place finishers: Jacob Koenig (120 pounds), Binisa Ngwa (152) and Nolan Kruse (182).

Atlee was led by two thirdplace finishers, Steven Scanlon (152) and Chase O’Hanley (170); two fourth-place finishers, Mateo Duarte (106) and Jacob Maust (120); one fifthplace finisher, Will Rittenhouse (132) and one sixth place finisher, Hayden Morris (160).

Justin Morgan and Jack Fox led Patrick Henry with thirdplace finishes, Morgan at 138 pounds and Fox at 160. Linus Stansbury finished sixth at 113 pounds.

The Lee-Davis Holiday Classic could be seen as an early Christmas gift to wrestling fans, Nick Vandeloecht/Powhatan Today as the finals opened up with a Lee-Davis’ Grant Sulser maintains control of New Kent’s Cole Townsend in the 160-pound weight 106-pound match that went to class final in the Lee-Davis Invitational at Lee-Davis on Dec. 21. Sulser won with a pin in 2:29. four overtime periods and saw Henrico’s Jonathan Minor literally escape with the win (1-0) over Deep Run’s David Simon, and then ended with a classic heavyweight duel throughout which the crowd exploded into thunderous cheers as the advantage rapidly flipped back and forth between Orange County’s Saturday, Jan. 4, 9am-2pm Ray Pierce and Hermitage’s at Cool Spring Rec Center Braulio Godinez before Pierce

point since a 28-27 North win in 2014.

For James, there was a feeling of pride to represent his school after a season where Life Christian struggled to find footing inside the Virginia Independent State Athletic Association.

“It was a blessing to be able to come out here, play, and put my team on the map,” James said.

For the South, Garcia went

12-for-18 for 125 yards passing, two touchdowns and an interception, while Williams caught nine passes for 89 yards and the first-quarter score.

The South’s defense allowed just 163 yards of total offense.

Thomas was 15-for-30 for 117 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, while Paige, Veney and Atlee’s Alex Oliver each had five receptions for the North.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

ATLEE LITTLE LEAGUE

2020 Baseball & Softball Registration

Walk-In Registration

9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

see TITLES, pg. 24

All players aged 4-16 are welcome!

We urge all new players to register in person.

Challenger League Baseball gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls an opportunity to play baseball within an organized structure.

A birth certificate and proof of address are required for any player who has not previously participated in Atlee Little League.

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By Nick Vandeloecht Richmond Suburban News

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Cosby sweeps, Atlee girls fourth in Hawk meet result in the 100 freestyle. He also came in fourth in the 50 freestyle.

Hanover’s boys had a number of finishers among the top five. Luke Daley was third in the 100 backstroke, with teammate Jack Hufner fifth. Ben Gordon finished fourth in the 200 individual medley, and a team of Hufner, Gordon, Ben Schoenwiesner and Daley finished fifth in the 200 freestyle relay.

Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Cosby may be relatively new to Virginia High School League swimming, but the Titans, in their third year of competition, had a titanic impact on the field at the Hawk Invitational at SwimRVA on Dec. 21.

Cosby’s boys and girls teams swept the field for the team title.

Titan boys won 7 of 11 events – including all three relay races – which were worth double the points. Titan girls won a pair of events. In both cases, the Titan teams comfortably outpaced Western Albemarle, which in recent years has dominated the invitational, but which had to settle for second in both the boys and girls cases.

Titan head coach Matt Porter said his teams benefitted from having the bulk of their swimmers present. Last year, many of the Titans’ year-round swimmers were competing elsewhere.

“We were able to bring in … all of our team this year and wanted to see what we could do against some good competition,” Porter said. “We put our best team in the water to see what we’ve got and get ready for regionals and states in

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rolled on top and pulled off the pin.

Powhatan head wrestling coach Jonathan Tanaka said that Saturday’s last final of the night “was a really fun way to end that tournament.”

Pierce was named Outstanding Wrestler for the upper-weights division.

“Ray Pierce is just a kid that we all really respect, he’s a kid

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February.”

Atlee’s girls had the best finish of any Hanover County team, coming in fifth, while Hanover’s boys and girls both finished in the top 10. The Hawk boys finished seventh, while the Hawk girls finished

10th. The Lee-Davis boys finished 10th.

Among the Hanover County highlights of the day was the Raider girls’ win in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Atlee’s team of Maggie Ivie, Molly Ivie, Meredith Boggess

and Alison Harvey finished in 1:38.62, nearly 3 seconds ahead of Monacan’s runner-up team.

Maggie Ivie, Emily Devlin, Harvey and Boggess finished third in the 200 medley relay.

Maggie Ivie finished third in the 100 backstroke, Harvey was

third in the 100 breaststroke, Molly Ivie was fourth in the 200 individual medley and Boggess came in fifth in the 50 freestyle.

On the boys side, Lee-Davis swimmer Collin Marks had the best finish of the day for county teams with a second-place

Hawk Invitational (at SwimRVA) Boys team scores: 1. Cosby 442; 2. Western Albemarle 359.5; 3.

Douglas Freeman 281; 4. Blacksburg 178; 5. Midlothian 155; 6. Maggie Walker 120; 7. Hanover 117; 8.

Matoaca 100; 9. Monacan 87.5; 10.

Lee-Davis 63; 11. Deep Run 62.5; 12. Princess Anne 58; 13. Atlee 45; 14. Hampton Roads Academy 30; 15. Hermitage 28; 16. James River 19.5; 17. Jamestown 15; 18. Bishop Sullivan Catholic 6; 19. Bruton 3.

Girls team scores: 1. Cosby 328.5; 2. Western Albemarle 241; 3.

Monacan 232; 4. James River 212; 5. Atlee 189; 6. Blacksburg 187; 7. Douglas Freeman 178; 8. Deep Run 131; 9. Princess Anne 85; 10.

Hanover 75; 11. Bishop Sullivan 69; 12. Matoaca 63; 13. Maggie Walker 55; 14. Bruton 50.5; 15. Midlothian; 16. Lee-Davis 18; 17. Hampton Roads Academy; 18. (tie) Jamestown, Hermitage 2; 20. Manchester 1.

that works really hard and if you judge him by … the way he looks – not the most physically intimidating kid – but man … the kid knows how to wrestle,” Tanaka said. “He definitely isn’t scared to go out there and give it all he’s got.”

Nick Vandeloecht is sports editor of Powhatan Today and Goochland Gazette. He can be reached at nvandeloecht@powhatantoday.com.

223.5; 2. Lee- Davis 194.0; 3. Fork Union Military Academy 175.0; 4. Powhatan 171.5; 5. Midlothian 153.0; 6. Deep Run 133.0; 7. Atlee 131.0; 8. Douglas S. Freeman 115.0; 9. Jamestown 113.5; 10. Louisa County 112.5; 11. King George 106.0; 12. Patrick Henry (Ashland) 100.0; 13. Caroline 97.5; 14. Thomas Dale 96.0; 15. Varina 88.0; 16.

Hermitage 77.0; 17. King William 54.5; 18. (tie) Glen Allen, New Kent 53.0; 20. St. Christopher’s 44.0; 21.

Maury 41.0; 22. Manchester 36.5; 23.

Henrico 35.5; 24. Monacan 32.0; 25.

Colonial Heights 30.0; 26. Highland Springs 26.0; 27. Hanover 20.0; 28.

Armstrong 10.0; 29. James River (Midlothian) 9.0.

Finals 106: Minor (HEN) d. Simon (DR) UTB 1: 0 (4OT); 113: Greslick (LOU) p. McCall (FUMA) 1:37; 120: Miayamoto (TD) d. Kreamer (FUMA) 3:23; 126: Hall (POW) p.

Villines (LOU) 0:55; 132: Painter (MID) d. Weeks (KW) 6: 5; 138: Bolstad (MID) d. McKay (DR) 7: 0; 145: Gregory (MID) d. Dosado (CAR) SV: 1 7: 5 (OT); 152: Berry (MID) d. Hale (OC) SV: 1 11: 9 (OT); 160: Sulser (L-D) p. Townsend (NK) 2:29; 170: Hurt (STC) p.

Jenkins (OC) 0:47; 182: James (JAM) d. Fitzsimmons (POW) 6: 5; 195: Jacoby (DSF) p. Hill (POW) 4:44; 220: Aldridge (L-D) w. Kidd (KG) forfeit; 285: Pierce (OC) p. Godinez (HER) 3:24.

Third Place 106: Kincaid (OC) d. Duarte (ATL) 11: 6; 113: Lilly (MID) d.

Ciotola (LOU) 6: 3; 120: Turner (OC) p. Maust (ATL) 4:05; 126: Cataldo (DR) d. Wilson (OC) 11: 6; 132: Hagen (JAM) d. Coyle (DR) 7: 2; 138: Morgan (PH) p. Bradford (LOU) 2:02; 145: Gritsko (FUMA) d. Sadler (L-D) 11: 4; 152: Scanlon (ATL) d. Mesco (L-D) 6: 5; 160: Fox (PH) d. Fogg (FUMA) 7: 5; 170: O’Hanley (ATL) p. McCallister (MAU) 4:01; 182: Sullivan (CAR) d. Bartholomew (MON) 9: 5; 195: Torres (HER) d. Blankenship (DR) 3: 0; 220: Wilson (OC) p. Melendez (CAR) 0:56; 285: Holtz (DSF) p.

Palmore (POW) 1:38.

Fifth Place 106: Zanganeh (GA) p.

Hathaway (POW) 3:26; 113: Kozubal (L-D) p. Stansbury (PH) 4:56; 120: Mayhugh (DR) d. Koenig (L-D) 6: 3; 126: Yates (FUMA) d. Olgers (VAR) 14: 8; 132: Rittenhouse (ATL) p. Hewins (VAR) 0:34; 138: Nash (VAR) d. Williams (NK) 8: 4; 145: Torbush (LOU) d. Barrett (HER) 5: 2; 152: Hanrahan (JAM) p. Ngwa (L-D) 0:54; 160: Bales (POW) p.

Morris (ATL) 0:26; 170: Russett (JAM) p. Bundy (FUMA) 3:38; 182: Murrill (KG) p. Kruse (L-D) 0:28; 195: Tirpak (TDA) d. Burley (OC) 5: 2; 220: Shibley (DSF) p.

Shreve (FUMA) 2:37; 285: Lindhjem (POW) p. Eure (VAR) 3:37.

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Atlee’s Molly Ivie paces county swimmers with a sixth-place finish in the girls 500-yard freestyle in the Hawk Invitational at SwimRVA Saturday. Ivie knocked 7.44 seconds off her personal record with a 5:17.43 finish.

Lee-Davis Holiday Classic (At Lee-Davis H.S.) Team Scores: 1. Orange County

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN

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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 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, Seth Wortman, 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 9:30 am Youth & Adult Sunday School 10:30 am Holy Eucharist Nursery provided @ 9:15 & 10:15 Please visit our website www.creatorchurch.net

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

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 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

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5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116.

8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship

Belong, Believe, Become

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

Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org

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

FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Grace United Family Church

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

"Where Grace Unites Us"

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: 6:15 pm Youth, Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm Choir Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net

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

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

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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

Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org

7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor 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

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

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

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

Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Sunday School - 10 am Worship - 9 am & 11 am Nursery provided 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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning quitclaim of easement interests affecting GPIN 8714-87-5203, located within Mechanicsville Magisterial District in Hanover County, Virginia.

All persons desiring to be heard on the above may appear at the above time and place. A plat of the subject real estate is available for inspection in the County Administrator’s Office, County Administration Building, during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

ROOMS FOR RENT Hanover Motel, 11563 Hanover Courthouse Rd. $185 per week or $625 per month, Heat, A/C, microwave, cable, full-sized refrigerator, laundry on premises. Call Wanda 804-307-5027 or Daniele 804-916-0750.

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Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while

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

Local teen taking talents to Texas

By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream.

On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group.

Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted:

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

Taylor Dragum, Alex Goleski, Laci Miller, Courtney Chenault and Madison Cox cheer on the Atlee All-Stars on Saturday, July 31, during the opening game of the Tournament of State Champions at Mitch Stadium near Huntington, W.Va. For more, see Sports, page 32.

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation.

According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status.

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator.

The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development.

VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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REZ2019-00015, CAPITAL UP INVESTMENTS, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, to B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7822-41-0443 and 7822-41-3393, consisting of approximately 9.67 acres, and located on the north line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) across from Bethany Estates Way (state route pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of a shopping center. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2019-00028, NANCY ROBERTSON COMBS Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single Family Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8706-06-6722, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, and located on the north line of Combs Drive (State Route 2181) at its intersection with Cool Spring Road (State Route 652). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of 25 building lots for a gross density of 2.5 units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2019-00029, RIVA RIDGE DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 7860-76-8346, consisting of approximately 53.23 acres, and located on the south line of West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) approximately 550 feet east of its intersection with Poplar Valley Place (state route pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of eight (8) building lots for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 6.65 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2019-00031, TAYLOR FARM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, ET AL., Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-34-15(c), Cool Springs Company, on GPINs 7796-68-2761, 7796-68-4579, 7796-68-4616, 7796-68-4633, 7796-68-4652, 7796-68-5506, 7796-68-5534, 7796-68-5543, 7796-68-5570, 7796-68-5699, 7796-68-5771, 7796-68-6408, 7796-68-6447, 7796-68-6466, 7796-68-6495, 7796-68-6617, 7796-68-6635, 7796-68-6880, 7796-68-7465, 7796-68-7479, 7796-68-7497, 7796-68-7643, 7796-68-7665, 7796-68-7677, 7796-68-7790, 7796-68-8419, 7796-68-8541, 7796-68-9941, 7796-69-7073, 7796-78-1943, 7796-78-1988, 7796-79-0013, 7796-79-0048, 7796-79-0173, 7796-79-0423, 7796-79-0499, 7796-79-0862, 7796-79-0941, 7796-79-1118, 7796-79-1243, 7796-79-1381, 7796-79-1430, 7796-79-1917, 7796-79-2013, 7796-79-2058, 7796-79-2183, 7796-79-2326, 7796-79-2498, 7796-79-2547, 7796-79-2960, 7796-79-3128, 7796-79-3253, 7796-79-3288, and 7797-70-2041, consisting of approximately 35.84 acres, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions. The property located on the northwest line of Honey Meadows Road (State Route 2380) at its intersection with Atlee Station Road (State Route 637). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would revise the approved elevations and proffers. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

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ORDINANCE 19-08, MULTIPLE PRESERVATION LOTS IN THE RC, RURAL CONSERVATION DISTRICT An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Section 26-51, to provide that more than one preservation lot may be permitted in the RC, Rural Conservation District, under certain specified conditions. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing

7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover,

on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting

Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing on

room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County

the appointment of a school board member for the South Anna

Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the

Magisterial District, in accordance with Section 22.1-29.1 of the

following ordinance being proposed for adoption:

Code of Virginia.

ORDINANCE 19-10 All persons desiring to nominate or support candidates for this position may appear at the above time and place.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE, CHAPTER 22, “TAXATION,” TO AMEND THE MAXIMUM INCOME ALLOWANCE

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

IN EACH INCOME TIER IN THE SCHEDULE OF EXEMPTIONS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED

HANOVER COUNTY 2019 Personal Property Tax Notice Due February 5, 2020

PERSONS.

Notice is herewith given that all 2019 Hanover County personal property taxes are due and payable on or before February 5, 2020. Anyone owning personal property that has not received a bill may go on-line to: https://taxes.hanovercounty.gov/ to pay, review and/or print their bill(s), or contact the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 804-365-6050 or 804-730-6050.

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

M. Scott Miller, Treasurer Hanover County

All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

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Failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of penalty and interest if payment is not made by the due date. If you have any questions concerning the items listed on your tax bill, contact the Commissioner of the Revenue at 804-365-6129 or 804-730-6129.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, do not expect any enormous revelations this week, as things will work a lot more slowly.

But keep an eye on the sidelines for the little changes that may occur.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Although no major events will come to fruition, this is an excellent week for you to simply sit back and breathe a little. Things will get busy in the weeks to come, however.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 A new person may come into your life this week, and this can potentially change things forever, Capricorn. Exercise caution but do not be opposed to trying something new.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you want to modify something in your life, now is your chance to do it. This is the week to make some concrete changes that will benefit you.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 The week ahead should be fairly positive, Leo. As a new phase in your life progresses, you will have the opportunity to express yourself more and more.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, look at events from a different perspective to fully take them all in. Over the next several days, you’ll be on a mission to correct something in your past.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 A voyage to faraway lands might be on the table, Aquarius. A trip may be just what you need to find that extra energy as you look to shake things up.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 You have several weeks to understand how recent changes will affect you, Gemini. You may need to get a few new friends in your circle of supporters.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Expect some major movement in your career and love life, Virgo. The two may even be intertwined in some way. You may be floating on air in all this good news.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 A feeling of newness and openness are driving your decisions, Sagittarius. Attend all of the events presented to you; you never know where opportunity lies.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if your romantic relationship lacks spark, you may have to speak up and express your hopes and desires. Embrace all ideas.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you have met some people who may have greatly influenced your attitude and partnerships.

Even if people are pushing you one way, you have free will to go another.

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donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-7464734.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.

Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

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Cochrane Rockville Branch Library For more information, call 804749-3146 or visit the library at 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd. First Friday Films -- Friday, Jan. 3, 4-6 p.m.Bring the whole crew for a great movie on the big screen.

The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com.

Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families.

Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,00 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.

Third Mondays

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek

Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Scrapbooking -- Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7-8 p.m. Do you have pictures from holidays and vacations packed away or stuck on your phone? Learn to scrapbook. You’ll learn some scrapbooking basics and make a couple of pages to get you started. Just bring some printed photos and the library will provide the rest.

Read 2 Rover -- Monday, Jan. 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to therapy dogs. Call or visit the library for more information or to register for this rewarding program.

Snow Much Fun! -- Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m.-noon. It’s winter and that means snow. But have you ever wondered what snow is

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Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073.

The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Second Tuesdays

The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www.hanoverhistorical.org/ index.html.

Cold Harbor Rd Church of Christ will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 14. There is no cost for the luncheon.

This is a time for those that have lost their spouses, or now find themselves alone, to meet, socialize, and encourage once another. For more information, call 863-381-1867.

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and how it happens? What does a snowflake look like? You’ll learn all about snow through this fun, interactive, STEAM-centered program.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

LEGOs! -- Saturday, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. for ages 5-12. Use your engineering skills to create a LEGO design all your own. Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Rockville Book Club -Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-noon.

Discover new books and authors.

Join in book discussions and share your reading suggestions.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Rockville Library.

Family Storytimes -- Fridays, Jan 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:30 a.m.

Carolyn Garner may be contacted at cgarner@pamunkeylibrary.org or 804-746-3176.

The Clay Spring Garden Club in Ashland meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (except for the month of July at the First Baptist Church in Ashland off of U.S. 54.

Barbara Boor is the president. Doors are open to anyone who would like to attend.

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