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Harris’ final budget met with praise Plan includes raise for employees, support for public safety, human services, education By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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County Administrator Rhu Harris, left, and Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, presented their budgets to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors last Wednesday.

HANOVER -- County Administrator Rhu Harris probably can’t remember the last time he received a standing ovation on completion of a budget presentation to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors. But that’s exactly what happened as he concluded an outline of the 2021 proposal, and a packed house stood and applauded. While Harris downplayed the emotion surrounding his final budget, others took time to note the significance of the farewell

presentation. Board chair Bucky Stanley, Beaverdam District, said replacing the 37-year veteran won’t be easy, especially considering Harris’ experience in financial planning. “This is Rhu Harris’ last budget presentation, and I want to tell you that you are the reason that Hanover County is in such good financial shape,” Stanley said. “I want to thank you and it’s been an honor working with you. It’s going to be a tough task to find the person who will follow you.” But it was strictly business for Harris

who outlined a budget that includes a 2 percent raise for county employees and supports public safety, human services and education needs. With increases in home values, personal property and sales taxes, revenue streams increased from last year, a factor that allowed Harris to present a balanced budget minus an increase in the county’s real estate rate of 81 cents per $100 of assessed value. That good news was tempered with see BUDGET, pg. 4

Superintendent’s budget gets unanimous approval By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local ASHLAND -The Hanover County School Board unanimously passed superintendent Michael Gill’s recommended 2021 budget that provides a 2 percent increase for all employees, enhances bus driver compensation, and funds employee healthcare insurance costs.

Also identified in the capital portion of the adopted budget is funding for 17 vestibules in Hanover County Public Schools’ campuses that will enhance safety and funding for a new elementary school that replaces John Gandy Henry Clay elementary schools. The plan also continues a five-year technology plan that provides laptops to all middle school students this fall, and

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ASHLAND -- On Tuesday evenings through April 7, the Hanover County Department of Social Services is offering free help with tax returns for qualified individuals and families. This program is offered through United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

To be eligible to receive the assistance, income cannot exceed $55,000. You must bring the following: original W-2s, Social Security Card, dependent Social Security Card, photo identification, and any original tax documents regarding Affordable Health Care - Form 1095 A. When married filing jointly, your spouse must be present. see TAX, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

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Damage to vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Forging was reported in the 7000 block of Lee Park Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 4500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Little Florida Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 11500 block of Fox Cross Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9000 block of Ebaugh Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 17100 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Spicewood Drive/Spicewood Court, Mechanicsville. False statement to obtain credit, loss $200, was reported in the 10300 block of Sonny Meadows Lane, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9000 block of Haversack Lane, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 8100

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 100 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 14000 block of Gordons Lane, Glen Allen.

Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Skirmish Lane, Mechanicsville.

Burning or destroying personal property was reported in the 7100 block of Six Pound Lane, Mechanicsville.

Jan. 20

DWI, second offense in five years, was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway/Johnson Road, Ashland. DWI, BAC .20, first offense,

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 11200 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 17000 block of Gun Barrel Road, Montpelier.

Reckless handling of firearm was reported in the 19200 block of Vontay Road, Rockville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12400 block of Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 15400 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 12100 block of Gallop Lane, Rockville.

Jan. 19

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 6000 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11000 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

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Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce was reported in the 12400 block of North Lakeridge Parkway/Washington Highway, Ashland.

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Staff members Tiffany Musselman, RN, MS, ACNSBC Brittany Poore, MHA, BSN, RN, Dr. Michelle Dickerson, DNP, RN, Dr. Richard Bennett Jr., MD, and Shana Felts joined with the Hanover Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Youthful Beginnings. The business offers a comprehensive collection of treatments and services to bring rejuvenation, youthfulness, tranquility, and relaxation into your life. Youthful Beginnings partnered with Galderma, the makers of Dysport and PCA Skincare, to welcome the Mechanicsville community into the medi spa. Chamber representatives, as well as over 100 guests, enjoyed refreshments, prizes and giveaways at the event.

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The Hanover Department of Social Services is a United Way Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, staffed by IRS-certified volunteers and located at 12304 Washington Hwy. in Ashland. The tax preparation services are available beginning at 5 p.m. on a walk-in basis. Services are firstcome, first-served. For more information, call 804-365-6646. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 10300 block of Shellie Lee Drive/ see SHERIFF’S, pg. 12

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significant reductions in state funding, a challenge that further challenged and increased the local funding share. “A primary challenge is that the Governor’s budget did not include pay raises for teachers, deputies and other positions supported by the state,” Harris wrote in a pre-budget letter to the board. “This has required us to step forward with local money to ensure that our valued employees receive a pay increase this year” The total for the 2021 all funds budget is $499.1 million, a 1.4 percent increase from the current budget. The General Fund portion of the proposal is $276.9 million or a 3.7 percent increase from this year amounting to $9.8 million.

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This year’s school budget increases by $4.3 million or 4.7 percent, but funding from the Commonwealth increased only $245,000, the lowest in four years. “This is the smallest increase we have seen . . . and, frankly, barely qualifies as an increase,” Harris said. The increase allows the continuation of a technology upgrade that includes laptops for middle school students next year, and also addresses a salary compression issues. Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, will present the Hanover County School Board’s adopted budget this week along with other department heads. Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, presented his 2021 budget following Harris’ presentation, which included a request for 7.2 positions that is fully

funded in Harris’ proposal. This will allow two additional deputies at a pair of Hanover schools. Fire Chief Jethro Piland presented his department’s request for 2021 that included funding for the 12 firefighters hired last year to supplement coverage in the Mechanicsville area. The five-year proposed CIP includes funding for new fire station in the Mechanicsville area as well as a new fire truck. While residential property rates remain unchanged, slight increases in water and wastewater rates, amounting to an average bimonthly increase of $4.77. Steve Herzog also outlined the Public Utilities budget for 2021. Other departments, including schools, will present their budget requests this week.

L-DHS junior and team help raise funds for girl with leukemia MECHANICSVILLE – Community spirit is being shown throughout the Mechanicsville-area as businesses join in helping Becca Chamberlain, an 11-year-old that was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. She has been undergoing treatment at VCU Health/ CHOR and will mostly likely continue for two years. She makes weekly trips for chemotherapy, procedures, and sometimes blood and platelet transfusions. Alyssa Sklar, a junior at LeeDavis High School, serves as the team captain for the Leukemia

& Lymphoma Society’s Student of the Year Program. Her team, Team Hanover, is made up of 12 peers at L-DHS. They are raising funds to help find a cure for blood cancers. A sixth-grader at Binford Middle School in Richmond, Becca hasn’t been able to attend classes this year. A Richmond Public Schools homebound instructor is helping her keep G.I.A. GRADUATE GEMOLOGIST BILL FOREMAN ON SITE up with her lessons. Craftsmanship at its finest. 2019 In her spare time, Becca Locals 10388 Leadbetter Rd. Located in the Hanover Air Park Ch ice enjoys designing and selling WINNER 550-2505 jewelry, as well as reading and EST. 1977 playing with her friends. “Did you know that every OBITUARY SUBMISSIONS Photo submitted by Jenny Bieger three minutes someone is diagWarren Bryson, Brianna Velasco, Becca Chamberlain and Call 804-643-4414, ext. 3 Email: paidnotices@timesdispatch.com nosed with some form of blood Alyssa Sklar are shown are the kickoff event. Becca is the 2020 Deadline is noon Friday for the following week’s issue. see L-DHS, pg. 12 Student of the Year. 1063130-01

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The people who leave a lasting impression By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ave you ever had someone in your life who was always there when you needed advice or guidance about your career plans? This is certainly an individual outside of your family who has followed a similar path. Sadly, a week ago, one of my mentors passed away, leaving a void in my life. Raamie Barker was my second managing editor at my hometown newspaper. He also recommended that I succeed him when he accepted a significant position in the administration of Gov. Arch Moore in 1985. I learned of his death Sunday night, Feb. 6, but could not find the words to express the loss I was feeling on social media. I did compose a post on

Monday. However, sometimes it’s difficult to find the words to describe the influence someone has had on you. Raamie encouraged me to take a leap of faith and leave my hometown for a seven-day-a-week newspaper in the southern part of West Virginia. As opportunities presented themselves, I always contacted him to get his opinion about a job. His support was steadfast and unwavering. He was always honest as we would discuss pros and cons. Without a doubt, he considered what move would be in my best interests. He left newspapers in 1985, primarily remaining involved in politics. I learned a lot about the ins-and-outs of politics from him. We didn’t always agree (some “discussions” became a bit loud), but he never dismissed what I had to say.

Photos popped up on Facebook on Monday, Feb. 7, of Raamie with Bobby Kennedy. He was involved on the state level in Kennedy’s 1968 presidential bid. That may have been what triggered his long-time interest in politics. As a matter of fact, at the time of his death, he was serving as mayor of the little town where he was raised in our home county. When I finally arrived in Hanover County (I had a goal of getting as close as possible to Richmond as my sister’s health was failing), I thanked Raamie and Earl Lambert, who taught me more about newspapers than anyone, for helping me reach what I found to be my destiny. My heart aches for Raamie’s family. He so loved his wife, children and grandchildren. Godspeed, Raamie. I am blessed to have had you in my life. You did make an impact.

Would people really say what appears on message boards? By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist A friend is tasked with coming up with a unique and catchy phrase each week to adorn a sign outside of his church. It’s one of many billboards that allow people to express their own brand of enlightenment or redemption, delivered with a smile. “Fight Truth Decay” was his team’s message for this week and is especially

timely, but it’s only one in a long series of witticisms they’ve displayed over the years. Some of the things I’ve seen on the side of the road, in the words of Gary Busey, you wouldn’t want to paint on an overpass, but I always appreciate a dose of down-home humor delivered on a sign with movable letters with no apostrophes. I often think that some of the authors regularly publish thoughts on

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these original message boards that they might not normally express. For example, I’m not sure the guy who wrote “My wife says I never listen to her, or something like that” would vocalize that same thought at dinner with his spouse. And, sometimes, these signs convey timely updates that otherwise might go unnoticed. A Baptist Church posted, “Whoever stole our AC units, Keep one. It’s hot where you’re going.”

Another church sign sternly warned, “Honk if you love Jesus. Text while driving if you want to meet him.” El Arroys in Texas has become nationally known for its posts on a small sign outside its restaurant. They’ve taken a philosophical approach to movable wit stating, “Life is just a series of obstacles preventing you from taking a nap.” Another see MESSAGE, pg. 8

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Resident: county derelict in school funding Budget season is here and yet again there are insufficient revenues to fund our vital public services such as schools, Fire/EMS, social services, and public safety. I participated in the Hanover County School Board’s Public Budget Hearing on Jan. 28, and -- while I have questions about the six behavioral support positions -- my greater concern is that the budget as a whole is deficient of funds and that it was presented in the context of state funding woes but there was no mention of local funding woes. Certainly, Governor Northam’s budget for education is insufficient (as I was quoted in the Richmond TimesDispatch). In addition, there is no state funding program for school facilities in Virginia; localities are on their own and they absolutely should not be. However, localities also bear a great deal of responsibility for funding their schools, and Hanover County has been especially derelict in its duty to raise revenues and hence miserly in its funding of public services. The reason Hanover’s share to the state has increased is not because the Governor decreed it so; Hanover property values and taxable assets have increased in value. Hanover is wealthy and can afford to adequately fund its services. In 2007, the Hanover County Board of Supervisors lowered property taxes to the lowest in the region, as a temporary measure, and then made those cuts permanent. What does this mean for schools? In the context of this year’s budget, our schools have “refocused existing resources” to add a handful of muchneeded positions, small salary increases for our teachers and bus drivers, as well as some further progress towards see LETTERS, pg. 8

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Arroys’ post read “Treat your Mom to a Margarita. You’re probably the reason she drinks.” A veterinary office displayed a message that appealed to more than one species of life. “It’s all fun and games until someone

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reducing salary compression. However, other needs continue to go unmet. To list just a few examples: z Despite public outcry in recent years, our elementary schools are still lacking bus aides, nor is there enough special education support, including one-on-one aides for highneed students, which spreads the aides too thin and cause case managers to miss plan-

ends up in a cone.” Another vet wrote, “Free belly rubs with exam. Sorry, Pets only!” And some signs fall into that too much information category. “Septic tanks pumped, swimming pools filled. Not same truck” conjures up a vision most of us could live without. Those roadside signs are

a part of Americana that we mostly take for granted. But, let’s face it, we’ve all chuckled at some of these messages as we drive along a highway. It reminds us that most of us have opinions and there is a variety of ways to express them. While many of us would not want our printed words posted on the side of a roadway, it’s impor-

tant to appreciate the thought and effort behind these posts. And it’s also encouraging to note that in a world where Facebook and Twitter seem to rule the day when it comes to personal interactions, signs that allow changing messages are making a comeback. Some even appear in digital displays offer the same options, but,

personally, I prefer the uneven spacing, misspelled words and the sometimes errant W replaced with an upside down M of the message board variety. Maybe it’s the small town in me that still enjoys an original thought placed strategically so everyone in the neighborhood sees it, or appreciates a thinly veiled message on morality or

eternal life scrolled in stenciled letters. Yes, I suppose it’s true that all of us have an opinion, and somehow it makes all of us more emboldened when we get the opportunity to express it. Lest we forget the famous words of Simon and Garfunkel; “the words of the prophets are written on a subway wall.”

ning time and lunch. z Course offerings at the high schools are limited, i.e., many courses are offered on the books in theory but not in practice. For example, students at Lee-Davis High School are told if they want to take Calculus BC, they have to drive themselves over to Hanover High School and miss part of their next class in the process. z Physical education classes in the middle schools have 40 to 50 students in each of them, causing management

problems, and students to have to either sit around and wait their turn, or get hurt as they crowd onto the gym floor to play massive-sided games. z Other elementary and secondary school class sizes are too large and teachers have insufficient planning time. z The budget for FY 2020-2021 supports the assignment of Chromebooks to all middle-schoolers and I assume the same will happen for the high schools the following year. However, all families will be required to pay heavy fees to support this initiative and our aging schools in need of replacement, especially lack the wifi and electrical infrastructure needed to support a oneto-one device initiative. Having all of our students’ online will literally fry those schools’ circuits. In the bigger county picture, many students lack broadband internet access where they live and, as such, won’t be able to complete certain assign-

ments outside of school. z John Gandy and Henry Clay Elementary Schools will receive much-needed replacement by 2023, but there is no plan, physical or financial, to replace the other schools that have been identified by the 2018 Capital Planning Study as being in dire need of replacement (Battlefield and Washington Henry Elementary Schools and LeeDavis and Patrick Henry High Schools) and renovations (Beaverdam, Elmont, Mechanicsville, and Pearson’s Corner Elementary Schools). Adequate state revenues and funding would help to alleviate the under-funding of our schools, and other public services, but the Hanover County leadership needs to take responsibility for their role in our funding deficiencies and raise more revenues themselves. We need to finally correct the promised-to-be temporary property tax rate decrease

from several years ago. We need a plan to fund a much more robust and aggressive school facilities replacement plan and schedule. We need to rally members of the public around a meals tax, which is 50% borne by folks who live outside of the county. Finally, we need leaders who are honest about the dearth of local funding and the long-term damage it’s causing and who stay focused on doing what’s best for those they are supposed to serve: the citizens of Hanover County. Rachel Levy Ashland

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HARPER, Lucious â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bunâ&#x20AC;? M., 96, of Mechanicsville, Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord and his true love, Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 70 years, Annie Harper; a daughter, Elizabeth Barrett; his parents, five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Deborah Harper; sister-in-law, Juanita Hutto; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bunâ&#x20AC;? grew up on the family farm in Warsaw, Va. He had a love of the outdoors, tending his garden and was an avid bird hunter. Later in life, his main priority was caring for his beautiful wife, Annie, who he affectionately called his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue-eyed Girl.â&#x20AC;? He was known for his laugh and quick smile. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bunâ&#x20AC;? was a devoted husband and a wonderful father and will be

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KERR, Bernice Elizabeth, of Woodstock, Illinois, formerly of Mechanicsville, Virginia and Concord, Massachusetts, passed away on February 12, 2020. Born in Boston in 1928 to Harriet and Ralph White, she was a leap year baby and would have celebrated her 23rd birthday at the end of this month. She was the loving wife for 58 years to the late Donald Kerr. She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, Sue and Bruce Peterson, Jan and Lance Weiglein, Pam and Steve Reis; seven grandchildren, Kelly, Andrew and Kevin Peterson, Brett and Tyler Weiglein, Stephanie and Samantha Reis; and many other loving relatives. Bernice see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her positive outlook in all situations along with her incredible generosity made her special. All who knew her were truly blessed. Her home was always open to family, friends and neighbors alike. She never hesitated to welcome someone in for a cup of tea and her signature homemade cookies. She enjoyed baking for and playing board games with her children and grandchildren. She also loved reading and made full use of the local library in all the towns she lived. Bernice was an ardent crafter who enjoyed sewing, painting, cake-decorating, jewelry making, and plastic canvas. She made the wedding cakes for all three of her daughters. After her children were grown Bernice discovered quilting and pursued the hobby with enthusiasm, even taking the time to teach her granddaughters and others to quilt. Her quilting friends brought much joy to her life. She was an active member of the Richmond Piecemakers and served as its president for a number of years. Her family treasures the many quilts and

wall hangings she made for them. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and gratitude to the caring staff of Hearthstone Manor where Bernice lived for nine years. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are not necessary, but if you wish to do so, please consider the Alzheimer’s Association.

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MORETZ, Elmo Earl “Mo,” 89, of Mechanicsville, Va., passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. A native of Boone, N.C., he was the son of Arlie and Alice Moretz; and the eldest of four children, two of whom, Milton and Olive, along with their parents, predeceased him. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Virginia “Ginny” Bridges

Moretz; his daughters, Anne (Thom Stanger) and Sabena (John Van Namen), both of Mechanicsville and Patty (Kent McCarty) of Portland, Oregon. He took pride in his three grandchildren, Sarah McCarty, and Bailey and Carter Van Namen. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Lea (Bill McGoogan) of St. Augustine, Florida, who was a lifelong friend and dear companion. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins were also special to Mo. Mo earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Appalachian State University and later attended the University of Miami for his doctorate in education. He served in the United States Army during the Korea conflict. His longtime career was as a professor of education, first at the University of South Florida and later at Eastern Kentucky University, where he was the founding dean of the Graduate School. He helped the first international students enroll at EKU, and after returning to the faculty, taught hundreds if not thousands of pre-service teachers over his career. When not teaching, he was farming, tending a large herd of beef

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Hanover Senior Softball League looking to expand membership Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- The Hanover Senior Softball League is looking to expand its membership by reaching out to the local community. The league provides an opportunity for men 50 years of age and over, as well as women 40 years of age and over, to play competitive slow pitch softball in a friendly and safe environment. All talent levels are welcome to participate. Games are played on Wednesday nights at Pole Green Park from mid-April to August.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. General, Animal ID # 572039, is a 2-year-old male neutered pitbull. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heart-worm test negative. General has had quite the transformation since he arrived to the shelter before Christmas. He arrived with a bad case of demodex mange and had no hair on most of his body. Fast forward to now. He has had several visits to the veterinarian for treatment and he looks like a brand new dog! General is a sweet boy that loves people. He has lots of playful energy. General does very well on a leash. He will benefit having lots of play time in a new house. Max, Animal ID # 574005, is a 3-year-old male domestic short-haired feline. He has had his first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Max has only been in the shelter for a few days now. He came in as a stray. Max looks to be an outdoor cat, but he is well litter-trained. He is friendly and sociable. Max enjoys playing with his cat toys. He should be able to make the transition to indoor living with ease. He will make a good companion. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http:// hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

The cost is $80 per player. The registration deadline is Monday, March 2. Learn more about the Hanover Senior Softball League by coming to the annual league meeting at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 19) at the Mechanicsville Church of Christ located at 8067 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. The agenda includes the introduction of current board members, reviewing practice dates, and planning for the season. Additional information and registration forms can be found on the website: hanoverseniorsoftball.org.

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Dinner theatre set tomorrow MECHANICSVILLE -Hanover Theatre Company (HTC) and Oak Knoll Middle School (OKMS) will present a dinner theatre program at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at Hanover High School at 10307 Chamberlayne Rd. in Mechanicsville. Members of the International Thespian Society (ITS), an organization for dedicated drama students, will take on leadership positions for the entirely student-run fundraising event. Tickets, which are $10 each, include a pizza dinner complete with salad, beverage, and dessert. see THEATRE, pg. 20

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insufficient planning foresight regarding juxtaposition of light industry to residences, and citizens unaware of or inattentive to the implications of poor land use planning decisions. Needed now is a meaningful discussion between Wegmans and citizens on mitigation of environmental, traffic, and safety problems. Also brought up in the meeting was an additional situation that never fails to feel nefarious: the closed-door prenegotiations between county government and potential business clients. If I heard correctly, this practice â&#x20AC;&#x153;protects the companyâ&#x20AC;?. From what? This secrecy destroys trust between citizens and government. The practice may be legal, but it is unethical. Pattie P. Bland Beaverdam

Conservative: more stand up to progressives I feel compelled yet again to respond to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;letter to the editorâ&#x20AC;? published in your Feb. 5 edition. The letter was written by Dr. Richard Ryder. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m amazed that it took him four columns to express his dislike for President Trump. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure that after the president was vindicated in the Senate impeachment trial he has even more hate and vitriol for anyone willing to listen. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any letters before or after my name. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just a regular guy. No pedigree to reinforce my intelligence or impress others. Fortunately, there are more and more conservatives like me that are beginning to stand up to progressives and the progressive ideology that is destroying the nation. In his letter, Dr. Ryder references his Senior Officer

status and becoming privy to information regarding Dick Cheney and Halliburton. Dr. Ryder, what did you do about it when you found out? Were you as indignant and outspoken about it then as you are now? Did you raise your hand? Maybe that would have been inconvenient. I too became aware of Cheneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s misdeeds as well as the misdeeds of the George W. Bush Administration and was incensed. As a result, I voted for Barack Obama. Here was a man that could really impact the nation and an underserved segment of the population. What a dismal failure. He was a failure to the nation and to those that had such high hopes. Along comes Trump. Everyone in organized politics dislikes him. He is being mistreated and disregarded in public. That is exactly why more and more American patriots are supporting him. We feel as though we have been mistreated and disregarded by the same folks. He is shaking up organized politics. He is shaking up the status quo. It is exactly what the nation needs to restore faith in the system. Is he perfect? No, he is human. Did he need to get involved in politics and endure the constant abuse? No, he was already independently wealthy. What is the motivation of the career politicians that dislike him so much? What do they fear? Is their world of self-serving interests being shaken up a little? Dick Cheneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dip into the trough is miniscule compared to what other career politicians have done over the years. In all things, follow the money trail -even when ideology is involved. I continue to be amazed by the number of folks that begin invoking the Constitution and how it was disregarded during the House impeachment process. Did the House provide the President due process? No, they refused witnesses, they

refused representation, and they refused the Republican minority the opportunity to question the witnesses brought forth by those seeking impeachment. Does that sound Constitutional or equitable? Please stop invoking the Constitution only when it is convenient to your cause. George F. Willâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (2019) remarks regarding Daniel J. Boorstinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Genius of American Politicsâ&#x20AC;?: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Considered in the second decade of the twenty-first century, as we stand on the dark and bloody ground of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political contentions, Boorstinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book remains interesting, but primarily as a period piece. It is a shard of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now shattered consensus. Or, more precisely, it is a document from the calm before the storm of the conservative counterattack against progressivesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; complacent assumption that their ascendancy was secure.â&#x20AC;? (p. 156,157) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to suggest that more folks read George F. Willsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Conservative Sensibilityâ&#x20AC;?. It provides a non-biased history of the Constitution, politics, and developing ideologies. Eric L. French Mechanicsville

Roundabout updates requested Thank you for the illustrated update on the front page of the Jan. 1 edition of The Mechanicsville Local of the Creighton Road roundabout. I am sure that there are numerous users of the Cold Harbor Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Creighton Road intersection who would like read about the progress on this construction project. Please continue to publish periodic updates. I say â&#x20AC;&#x153;progress â&#x20AC;&#x153;with tongue in cheek. Progress is not very evident when I drive through this less than active construc-

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Jerry Deans writes book about how to deal with grief By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ECHANICSVILLE – Jerry Deans and his wife Patsi have experienced more heartache than most will know in a lifetime, but, rather than let the pain consume them, they help others who have suffered a major loss or losses. For 15 years, Jerry and Patsi have led the Grief Support Group at Cool Spring Baptist Church, welcoming everyone in the community. They meet at 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month at the church, located at 9283 Atlee Station Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call the church at 804-746-0800. Jerry has written “Lost But

In over 30 years, the couple has endured: The loss of their 16-year-old daughter. The loss of their first granddaughter. A spinal cord injury of one of their three sons. Substance addiction of another son. Jerry’s 21-year battle with prostate cancer “If I asked you, ‘Have you ever spent time in the wilderness?’ ” Jerry said, “Most would respond, ‘Nope ... always lived in civilized society’.” Then he asked, “Have you endured a wilderness life experience? One that took you into unknown, uncharted territory where you found yourself stripped of your belief that you are in control of your life.” According to Jerry, “There

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All of these and many others change our lives as we have come to know them. If you have undergone a significant loss or tragedy you already know why I describe them as wilderness experiences. We find ourselves in a place that is totally unfamiliar. We have no previous experiences to guide us through this territory, no map, no handbook, no survival guide.” In the wilderness, he said he and Patsi have faced serious problems previously unknown to them, while struggling to manage day-today. “We are ambushed with emotions that come out of nowhere when we least expect them and at an intensity we have never before experienced,” he continued. “Those feelings and our reactions to them bring with them problems of their own.” Jerry said he and Patsi feel as though they have been “stripped of any sense of control or notion of well- being, we can no longer convince ourselves that the world is safe and predictable.” He said an “overwhelming vulnerability descends upon us like a dense fog, limiting our ability to see clearly. We find ourselves wandering in circles thinking the same thoughts and feeling the same feelings over and over and getting nowhere.”

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Their experiences, he continued, have made them “feel alone and isolated, somehow cut off from even our closest loved ones and friends. We want to find our way out of this desolate territory quickly -- the sooner, the better. But there is no quick and easy way back. So, we trudge forward with growing despair, searching to find a way out of the wilderness.” Jerry added, “The wilderness is much closer than we think. It can be right outside our door or descend upon us at our next doctor’s appointment. It can come unexpectedly in the middle of the night. We have no control over the events that thrust us

into the wilderness.” He said he believes “we can control how we respond. We have a choice. Will we allow these events to destroy our faith, our hope and our ability to go on living and loving those around us? Do we spend the rest of our lives asking ‘Why Me?’ and resenting the unfairness of life? Or do we do the work that grief and loss requires of us ... the really hard work. And ask the better question: ‘What Now?’ But who do we ask that question to.” Jerry and Patsi are believers – “that there is a loving God who seeks to heal us and guide us through the wilderness. He wants us to draw

closer to him and learn to rely on Him rather than ourselves. If we do, the wilderness can positively transform our lives forever.” Jerry refers to his book as a survival guide, a handbook for wilderness walkers. He is straightforward in how difficult the journey has been for them. Yet, he is able to offer practical steps and actions in order “to hold on to hope and allow God to lead us home. Home will never be the same as it once was. It can actually be better ... even in the face of our losses.” “Lost But Not Forgotten” is available on Amazon and at Books Beads and More in the Village of Mechanicsville. Jerry said he will be scheduling a book signing in the near future.

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SHLAND – “The World Before Your Feet” will be presented at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-29, at the Ashland Theatre. Tickets can be purchased through the theater’s website (www.ashlandtheatre.org) or at the box office one hour before screen time. “The World Before Your Feet” was filmed, directed and edited by documentarian Jeremy Workman over a period of three years, following Matt Green as he winds his way toward a goal of covering every walkable inch of the five boroughs of New York City, a distance of well over 8,000 miles, including all roads, bridges, parks, cemeteries, beaches and piers.

ASHLAND -- The seventh annual Untold Stories – Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover – Black and White Experiences will be take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Patrick Henry High School at 12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. This is a program of oral histories about growing up in Ashland and Hanover County during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Storytellers will be Anna Belle Ambrosen, Esther Gordon Davis, Beatrice Johnson, Billy Martin, Ernest Mason, and James Quash Jr. Following the storytellers, Ajena Cason Rogers will be interviewed by Hanover County Public School student Jay Fuller. Rogers will tell the story of her great-greatgreat-grandmother, Martha Ann Fields, an enslaved woman at Nutshell Plantation near Hanover Courthouse. Illustration submitted by Betsy Hodges

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Pemberton gets service award from VFBF Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com DOSWELL -- Hanover County cattle, grain and hay producer Leigh H. Pemberton was recognized on Jan. 28 for his five years of service on the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation board of directors. VFBF President Wayne F. Pryor presented an award Submitted photo to Pemberton, a resident of Virginia Farm Bureau Federation President Wayne F. Pryor, left, see VFBF, pg. 20

congratules Leigh H. Pemberton for his five years of service on the organization’s board of directors.

Anthony Keitt returns as program MC. The program will conclude with the Community Gospel Chorus under the direction of Leslie Perry. The final rehearsal for the chorus is scheduled for 3 p.m. Sunday at PHHS. Untold Stories is sponsored jointly by The Center, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, the Ashland Museum and Downtown Ashland Association. For more information, contact the Ashland Museum at ashlandmuseum@comcast.net or 804-369-7314. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about the chorus, contact Sue Watson at 804-402-0296 or watson240@ aol.com.

Rotary accepting essays for contest ASHLAND -- The Rotary Club of Hanover County is sponsoring the 6th Annual Essay Contest for interested fifth grade students in Hanover County. The topic is “Rotary’s Four Way Test and What It Means to the Conduct of my Daily Life.” The Rotary 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share, and implement ideas. These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions when making decisions about what we think, say or do … 1. Is it TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all con-

cerned? 3. Will it build GOOD WILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? The essay must not exceed 300 words in length. It may either be neatly handwritten singlesided on white paper or typed. If typed, use Microsoft Word format either Arial or Times New Roman font; print size 12 point; double spaced; printed on white paper, size 8½x11. Do not insert graphics, use of bold, italics, or underlining. Participating students must sign the pledge on the Cover Sheet stating that the essay is their original work. This signed Cover Sheet must be submitted with each essay. Instructions and Cover Sheet can be found at the Hanover County

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branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library System (Ashland, Atlee, Hanover, Mechanicsville, Lois Wickham Jones/ Montpelier and Cochrane Rockville Branch), on the Hanover Rotary website www.hanoverrotary.org or by emailing HRCEssayContest@ gmail.com. Essays will be judged on content, organization and style. The-first place winner will receive $100; second place will receive $75; third place will receive $50. Entries must be postmarked by midnight March 23. Send all submissions to: Hanover Rotary Club, P.O. Box 6451 Ashland VA 23005. For more information, visit the club’s website at www. hanoverrotary.org or email request to HRCEssayContest@ gmail.com.

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dents” and omitted the identified groups. Some members of the Community Equity Committee were disappointed the changes were finalized. “We came up with a thoughtful . . . policy and we did think about whether or not we should include the groups and finally thought why wouldn’t we,” said committee member Peggy Lavender. “i’m disappointed.” NAACP president Robert Barnette also serves on the equity committee. “Despite overwhelming and intense support from the public, the school board changed the equity policy that the Equity Advisory Community Committee drafted over a series of meetings,” Barnette said after the meeting. He said he was not aware of any changes being made to the document. “The Equity Advisory Community Committee was told

that the school board would vote to approve the policy as drafted. As a member of the Equity Advisory Community Committee, I felt the school board should have given the committee a chance to review their changes.” Barnette said the many speakers who supported the policy also were not aware of any changes. “Citizens were commenting on the policy that the committee presented in draft form not the changed policy the school board watered down. As a member of the Equity Advisory Community, I was disappointed and felt that we were used.” When asked why the public was not made aware of the changes to the proposed policy before commenting, ohn Axselle said, “We couldn’t address it until we got to the actual policy and it came up on the agenda. I wish I could have.” He said the changes could not be included in the agenda packet because of time limita-

tions for public advertisement of the proposed policy, and said the board made the revisions “over the weekend.” He explained the reason for the change. “We said why don’t we just say all because that’s what we intended,” Axselle said. “ To clarify, the proposed policy introduced at last month’s meeting states, “To that end, the division superintendent and all employees will create a barrier-free educational experience for all students that accepts and acknowledges their individuality based on race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, cognitive/physical/ emotional abilities, English language fluency, gender religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, and other personal characteristics.” The approved policy omits the second portion of that sentence and ends with “for Jim Ridolphi for The Local all students.” Yvonne Gibney, who has served as legal counsel “When we say all, we mean all,” Axselle for the Hanover County School Board, attended her said following the meeting. “When we start final meeting last week. Superintendent Michael Gill presented her with bouquet of flowers and plaque of see APPROVAL, pg. 20 appreciation for her service.

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| News, Updates & Listings Wednesday, Feb. 19 The Hanover Senior Softball League will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Church of Christ at 8067 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. Join in learning about the league, meet board members, fill out/turn in registration, and hear an overview of practice dates and playing season. Additional information and registration forms can be found at hanoverseniorsoftball.org. The registration deadline is Monday, March 2.

in Ashland. The program provides oral histories about life in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Untold Stories is sponsored jointly by The Center, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, Ashland Museum, and Downtown Ashland Association. This is event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Feb. 26 Ash Wednesday Service will be held at 6:30 pm New Highland Baptist Church. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road.

Sunday, Feb. 23 Untold Stories – Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover, Black and White Experiences will be presented at 4 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School

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OBITUARIES

Presbyterian Church, 2446 Old Church Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia, with a reception to follow at the church.

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cattle. He was an active community volunteer wherever he lived. After retiring from EKU, he and Ginny moved to Mechanicsville to be near their grandsons, where he continued his tradition of service to others and was actively engaged in the life of his family. Instead of flowers, if you’d like to make a gift to an organization he cared about, the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Building Fund (2446 Old Church Road, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111), the Marshall-Moretz Christmas Dinner fund at First Presbyterian Church (P.O. Box 165, Richmond, Ky. 40476), or the Telford YMCA (https://give-to-the-telfordymca.webnode.com/) would all be worthwhile choices. Any organization that matters to you would also be suitable. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 22, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem

New Highland Baptist Church hosts Friday Night Live. This event is for age 4 through 5th grade children,

SPICER

SPICER, Margaret I., 87, formerly of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Margaret was preceded in death by parents, Walter and Edith Spicer; sister, Anne Louise; and brothers, Robert, Edward and Fred. She is survived by sisters, Barbara Spicer of Midlothian and Joan Rokes of Ipswich,

from 6 to 8 p.m. The theme is “Love One Another,” and there will be a snack supper, games, Bible time, music, and fun hands-on activities. The church is located at 9200 New Ashcake Road.

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until March 1, after which the cost is $50 per person. For invitations, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

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 804-7304812 or email sandy.leigh@ verizon.net.

The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. Cost is $45 per person

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Massachusetts; and brother, Malcolm Spicer of Richmond. She is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews across the country. A proud and patriotic veteran, Margaret enlisted in the Women’s Air Corps of the United States Air Force in 1950 and served as an Inventory Management Specialist, an Air Force recruiter and a First Sergeant during her 24-year career. She retired from Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii and continued work as a federal employee in supply logistics for another 20 years. She golfed with and lived among many friends in Waianae, Hawaii, where “Sarge” was an active member of the American Legion, the West Oahu Federal Credit Union Board, the Waianae Neighborhood Board, the Waianae High School PTA and as proprietor of the Lobby Shop in the Hawaiian Princess in Makaha. Visiting Aunt Margie in Hawaii became a rite

of passage for her nieces and nephews. Margaret returned to the mainland in 1997 to enjoy her retirement and be closer to family. She enjoyed cooking and feeding people, so helped friends by volunteering at food and beer festivals. She had many friends at the Ashland Moose Lodge, where most of the world’s problems were solved over a Miller Lite. For the last five years, she lived in the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the “Old Soldier’s Home,” in Washington, D.C. While leading the way for other women to serve in the military, Margaret never married or had children because the terms of her service prohibited it. Wonderful friends filled much of the space in her life. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, February 24, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may

ax submissions to calendar to 804-334-8746, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local.

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 804366-9645 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

be made to the Derek Hines Soldiers Assistance Fund honoring Margaret’s great-nephew who died in 2005 while serving his country as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan, at www.derekhinesfund.com. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

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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 see CALENDAR, pg. 20

Newsoms, Va., passed away on February 13, 2020, in his home with family by his side. He was a son of the late Dickie Worrell and Sonja Worrell Cramer; and was also predeceased by a sister, Dawn Worrell. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Glenda Griffin Worrell; daughter, Kristen Clements (Danny); son, Rich Worrell; niece, Sunni Harshner (Kyle); sister, Dana Norris (Bob); brother, Randy Worrell (Kim); three grandchildren, Emerie, Delaney and Cooper; nieces and nephews, Colby, Lyndsey, Randy Jr., Ben, Danielle and Nick; and his favorite companion dog, “Kristmas.” The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the animal shelter of your choice. As everyone knows, Rick loved his “animules” as he called them. “Love your neighbor as yourself ” Mark 12:31. No service at this time. www.wrightfuneralhome.org

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tion zone. While stopped for a red light, I counted about a dozen pieces of construction equipment. The most I remember being used at one time is four, aptly manned by five or so construction workers. I don’t sense any urgency in the work. I hope this work proceeds as swiftly as possible to restore this intersection to normal traffic flow. I hope the contact for this project contains a penalty clause that notes, if the May 2020 completion date your article noted is not met, the construction company will receive some type of meaningful penalty. From the progress I have seen to date, my guess is that the roundabout will be completed ’round about December 2020. John Wetlaufer Sr. Mechanicsville

identifying . . . you are going to inevitably miss some.” “If you think back 15 years ago, some of those identities weren’t there,” Axselle further explained. “When you say all, 15 years from now, there will be new identities that aren’t here now that could be included. That’s the real reason we started looking at it and decided why to say all.” In another matter, school attorney Yvonne Gibney attended her final school board meeting last week and was awarded with a bouquet of flowers and plaque of appreciation for her service.

Two one-act productions will share the bill that night: Murder at the Banquet, by Robert Lavohn (Pioneer Drama), and Hairball, by Lindsay Price (Theatrefolk). Mae Fleming, student director of Murder at the Banquet, chose her one-act both for its comic appeal and its interactive quality. Hairball is a series of vignettes related to hair. The middle school cast will be performing their show earlier in the day as well for the annual Hanover County One-Act Play Festival, held in Richmond. Student director Brooke Foster considers Hairball a terrific vehicle for middleschoolers to gain ensemble-acting skills and engage in creative collaboration. Information submitted by Penelope Fleming.

Doswell, at the board meeting in Richmond. As the organization’s District 8 director, Pemberton represents Farm Bureau producer members in Albemarle, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, Henrico and Louisa counties. He chairs the VFBF Dairy Advisory Committee and is vice chairman of the organization’s Legislative Advisory Committee. A third-generation farmer, Pemberton is president of the Hanover County Farm Bureau and a member of the Virginia Agribusiness Council and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He also is chairman of the Hanover-Caroline Soil and Water Conservation District board. With 129,000 members in 88 county Farm Bureaus, VFBF is Virginia’s largest farmers’ advocacy group.

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 Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@ gmail.com.

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Raider wrestlers prevail in Hanover quad By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local

ATLEE LITTLE LEAGUE 2020 Baseball & Softball Registration

Walk-In Registration Friday, Jan. 31, 4-8 pm at Cool Spring Rec Center 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Top, the referee keeps watch for a pin as Atlee’s Evan Buchanan in his win over Lee-Davis’ Jake Owens in a 138-pound match in the Hanover County Quad Wednesday. Bottom, Lee-Davis heavyweight Andy Aldridge (right) stalks his prey, Atlee’s Noah Jones. Both Buchanan and Aldridge won their matches.

Five Hawks earned pins The Confederates pulled off vicincluding Halsey, who was 2-1 tories in the final four matches on the evening, losing to three- of their dual with Hanover, all time defending state champion Andy Aldridge at 220 pounds. see WRESTLERS, pg. 25

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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MECHANICSVILLE – Match after match, cheer after cheer, it became increasingly clear Wednesday night at the annual county wrestling quad that Atlee wrestling is for real. The Raiders completed a sweep of their county brethren, defeating Lee-Davis 48-30, Hanover 46-31, and Patrick Henry 51-18. “We were a little banged up. This time in the season can be rough,” said Atlee head coach Gabe Lavey, who had three starters unavailable for the meet. “But we had kids to step up. Ryan Blostac stepped up, got two victories.” For Blostac, it’s his first varsity season. The ability to create such depth is, many times in wrestling, the difference between being able to make a deep postseason run, and not. Atlee’s dual with Hanover started well, but wins for Jack Epperly, Christopher Halsey, Simon Siler and Sean Klump gave Hanover a 31-12 lead. But the Raiders won the final six matches, led by pins from James Haynie, Evan Buchanan and Alex Frowert that sent the Raiders surging ahead for the victory. The Hawks went 1-2 on the night, defeating Patrick Henry 51-26 while falling to host LeeDavis 46-32. Head coach Jason Smith, while hoping to earn victories, is looking at the bigger picture. “It’s an exciting rivalry. It hurts a little bit coming up short to Lee-Davis and to Atlee,” Smith explained. “Wrestling is a difficult sport. It takes a while to get the hang of it. We’re constantly working to get better, and we’re moving in the right direction. Come regional tournament, I think we’ll be okay.”

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Hall of Fame inductees surprised by honor By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Many times, those who are most deserving of honor are the last to realize it. The overwhelming response to being honored with an induction into the 2020 Class of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame was surprise. “Astonished.” “Are you kidding me?” But it was all true, as five graduates, representing five different decades, returned to the place of their academic and athletic glory on Friday night to be honored at a banquet filled with previous inductees, family, friends, great Italian food, and, most importantly, great memories. For current Lee-Davis teacher and head baseball coach Tyler Johnson, it wasn’t as much a return as it was a night off. “Usually, I do security at basketball games. I had to pull some strings with the principal to let me off the hook,” Johnson said with a smile. The 2005 graduate is the all-time leading scorer in LeeDave Lawrence/The Local Davis basketball history with From left, Kara Malloy Gallaher, Brad King, Tyler Johnson, Gerome Lewis and Kelly Heinz Frazier were inducted into the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame in a 1,390 points, holding school ceremony at the school Friday. The Class of 2020 brings the total number of inductees to 35.

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Kelly Heinz (middle row, center) led the Confederate softball team to two VHSL state softball championship appearances and one state title. She is the youngest inductee to the LeeDavis Athletic Hall of Fame.

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records for free throws in a career, in a season, and a game. His jersey number, 22, was retired by the school. “Fifteen years ago? That’s crazy,” Johnson noted, asked about his biggest takeaway from his days as a student. “There was a sense of community, a sense of pride that everybody had playing for Lee-Davis. It was unbelievable for me to come through here.” For Charles “Brad” King, it was a return to a school totally different in scope from his playing days in the early 1960s. King, a three-sport athlete, let-

tered three years in football and baseball, was an All-Region football player, and later played at what was then Ferrum Junior College, where he was a part of their 1965 NJCAA national title team. “It was different. I went to Washington-Henry, and a lot of other people that I played ball with went to Battlefield,” King said, recalling a time when LeeDavis was still a new school, consolidating the student populations of other institutions. “When we merged, we had to see HALL, pg. 23

Tyler Johnson is the Confederate’ all-time leading scoring leader in total points and a number of other categories.

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Above, Lee-Davis pitcher Kelly Heinz is smothered by teammates after her 16th strikeout of the day gave the Confederates a 1-0 state championship win over Battlefield.

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Left, Gerome Lewis beats off a would-be tackler. Below, he steels himself for takeoff. Courtesy of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

Top left, Kara Malloy Gallaher runs a relay for the Confederates. Above, Brad King sports a youthful flattop. He became part of a national junior college national champion football team while at Ferrum. Right, King (left) looking like the leader he was for Lee-Davis’ football team.

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get to know a lot of new people. All of a sudden, you’ve got to learn the mannerisms of other people, that’s tough.” King was glad to know new people, one in particular. “If it wasn’t for Lee-Davis, I would have never met my wife,” King said, as Vicki went to Battlefield prior to the opening of Lee-Davis in 1959.

Kara Malloy Gallaher’s glory came, many times, all alone, running the race set before her. She won the Central Region championship in cross country in 1986, and three years later, was the Central Region champion in the 1000-meter run in indoor track. She amassed nine region titles overall, but, perhaps, her biggest contribution to Lee-Davis was blazing a new trail. “When I got to the first practice for cross country in

August, I waited around for the team, waited, and then I realized, there weren’t enough girls to field a team,” Gallaher remembered. “Now, I look at the team, and it’s so amazing.” Gallaher ran with the boys. Gerome Lewis was a man among boys. The 1972 graduate earned All-Region and AllMetro honors in football, and also left his mark on the track. Lewis, a veteran of the United States Navy, held the Lee-Davis record for the 400-meter run

for an incredible 44 years. “When I started playing football, I did not know what a football was,” Lewis recalled, earning a laugh from the audience. “My sister Vanessa told me, the football is the long one that looks like a foot!” Today, Lewis makes his mark as “G-Rome”, as he is called by his 6-year old grandson, who was in attendance. Kelly Heinz Frazier is the youngest inductee in the Hall of Fame’s history. From the

Class of 2012, Frazier’s work in the softball circle was legendary. One of the best pitchers to ever play in the Richmond area, she helped Lee-Davis make back-to-back Group AAA state championship games in 2010 and 2011, winning the title in their second attempt. Today, Frazier takes the lessons she learned on the softball team, and applies them in a different way, as a consultant with the government. Whether training or developing, Frazier

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remembers the lessons learned back in Mechanicsville. “Consulting is very much like a team sport in that every day is a new challenge. It’s never the same,” Frazier said. “The education I received at LeeDavis, many teachers forced us to think above what our classes were. They taught you how to think.” The Hall of Fame now numbers 35 inductees. Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Patriots get much-needed wins at Lee-Davis By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – When you have to wait for a lot of your basketball team to finish playing football, it creates one small issue. Patrick Henry boys basketball had to push back a couple of early games on their schedule while the football team made a run to the Virginia High School League Class 4 state semifinal. Now, with the homestretch of the basketball regular season in sight, the Patriots began a stretch of six games in eight nights Friday in victorious fashion, defeating Lee-Davis 72-48 to sweep the season series from their oldest rival. Just over 12 hours later, the Patriots outlasted Thomas Jefferson 67-66 at the Monacan Winter Basketball Classic to even their record at 6-6. Jayden Mines repeated a 14-point performance from Friday’s win in Saturday’s triumph, while Tysen Brown registered a double-double logging 19 points and 14 rebounds. “You know never how teenagers are going to respond to adversity,” said Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson, as the LeeDavis victory snapped a fourgame losing streak. “They were four tough losses, and I told them you’ve got to keep going. If you want to make a playoff appearance, every game has to mean something.” Lee-Davis (2-12) held steady with the Patriots early, but Patrick Henry extended a small first quarter lead into double digits in a second period where they held the Confederates to just 9 points. Mines began the second half with a quick 3-pointer to up the score to 39-21, and Lee-Davis never seriously threatened again. It was widely known that

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Patrick Henry’s Tysen Brown (23) gets a shot off despite the defensive efforts of Lee-Davis’ Cody Willett (12) and Cam Eldridge (30) in the Patriots’72-48 win Friday.

Gene Foley, the first-year head coach at Lee-Davis, would have a big challenge ahead. Whether through graduation, transfer or injury, only one player on this Confederates team played varsity basketball last season.

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Foley takes a long-term approach, and, despite the record, sees improvement, both now, and in the future. “Every day we come in, everyone is positive, and we keep working hard,” Foley said.

“Already we’re able to see when breaking down film, and seeing the stat sheets, we’re seeing the improvement. More rebounds, less turnovers, better free throw shooting. The little improvements that maybe the average

fan who doesn’t have access to all the numbers might not see, but we’re seeing it.” Kwadell McQueen and freshman Jordan Callahan led Lee-Davis with 12 points each. Mines was one of three Patriots

in double figures, joined by Aaron Brown and Jordan Morris, who each had 13 points. In the girls varsity matchup, Patrick Henry earned its 10th see PATRIOTS, pg. 25

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Locals do well at St. Christopher’s meet By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Megan Mann brought Lee-Davis a championship, with a stunning 44 foot, 5.25inch hurl in the shot put. The Confederates had their share of top-five finishes as well. “Alli Crytser – one of the best runners in the country as a freshman, one of the best freshmen in the nation – ran a school record mile and 1,600[meter] on the way to the mile,”

said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “She won the race going away and continues to win big races against top competition. She’s just something really, really special.” Firth has also been pleased with Joiner’s progress. “She ran just off her PR, a couple of tenths [of a second] off what she ran at states last year,” he said. “She’s well ahead

of schedule with states over a month away.” Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews said Mann was ready for a big throw in the shot. “She had a great series of throws throughout. I think the shortest she threw was 41-10 or something like that,” he said. “She seems to do quite well in the spotlight.”

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comeback. “We’ve got a really young team. Overall, I was pleased, and a little bit surprised by some of our younger guys stepping up and getting wins.” Owens and Sulser are sophomores, while Mesco and Sadler are juniors. For Lee-Davis as a whole, come postseason, it will be a new experience as they are now in Class 4 rather than Class 5. “It’s a new scene, and we don’t know,” Tinsley noted.

“We’ve seen some 4B teams during the year, but we’ve never wrestled in the postseason against them.” For Patrick Henry, the night was an expected measuring stick for head coach Jeremy Smith, a 2005 Lee-Davis graduate, looking to lead the Patriots to some of the heights experienced by their rivals. “When we came out, we were a little bit flat, but I was impressed in how we did in the

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jump start. “We’ve been playing a lot more zone lately and I feel like we’re getting really comfortable with it. We’re doing a great job communicating so we’re not over helping and we don’t have two guys going to the basketball,” Atlee head coach Rally Axselle said. “Luckily, they missed some shots. I thought part of it was our defense and some of them they just missed.” Warren, Atlee’s senior forward, carried the Raiders offensively in the first half and helped get the team energized. He scored 11 of his game-high 19 points in the first half, including a pair of alley-oop dunks off assists from Nicholas Conway and Ralph Axselle. The Raiders led 30-8 at the halftime break. “Tyler [Warren] carried us in the first part and everybody fed off him and got some confidence going,” coach Axselle said. “[His teammates] know

they can count on him. They know every night he’s going to bring it.” Hanover rallied in the second half behind Jack Belcastro, who scored 9 of his team-high 14 points in the third quarter. The Hawks cut the Raiders’ lead to 15 by the end of the third quarter and got as close as 13 in the fourth. Ultimately, however, Atlee proved to be too strong defensively to overcome. The Raiders decidedly won the rebounding battle, which helped keep the home team from getting any closer. Warren secured 12 rebounds for Atlee, which got strong performances on the boards from Ryan Kochon and Kemondre Claiborne as well. Conway added seven assists and two steals and William Sutkus had 10 points for Atlee in the victory. Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Hanover High School’s girls track team made its presence felt Friday and Saturday at the St. Christopher’s Invitational, with a pair of winners and a number of excellent performances on a weekend where county teams held their own against stiff competition from around the state. The Hawks’ Makenzie Joiner and Alli Crytser each won an event, Joiner in the 500-meter Continued from pg. 21 run and Crytser in the mile. On the boys side, Cole Myers turned in a strong fourth-place via pin by Jake Owens, Robert performance in the 1,000-meter Sadler, Wyatt Mesco and Grant run. Sulser. “We were coming into the more experienced part of our lineup. They have some tough kids in the front half, so, matchContinued from pg. 24 up wise, it worked out well for us,” Lee-Davis head coach win of the season as it looks Tanner Tinsley said of the to keep close to both Monacan and Hanover in the Region 4B playoff race, defeating LeeDavis 52-32. Sophomore point Continued from pg. 20 guard Logan Nuckols led the Patriots with 17 points, helping Patrick Henry find some Jordan Davis and Emily Mott. separation after Lee-Davis held Davis was able to convert her an 11-10 lead after one period. effort into offense, where she It was only a 4-point game scored a team-high 14 points for winding down the third quarter the Hawks while Jessica Russell when the Patriots went on an added 10. 8-2 run to get the lead to double figures at 36-26 entering the Boys: Atlee 56, Hanover 37 fourth period. Jessica Osuanah MECHANICSVILLE – had one of her best games of the Atlee (9-7) used a stifling defenseason, scoring 16 points, her sive effort and a dominant percontributions helping loosen formance from Tyler Warren to the defense on Nuckols, as well cruise past Hanover (6-9). The as Ava Smith, who added 11. Raiders held the Hawks scoreThe next step on the Friday less in the first quarter and led night weekly county tour for 14-0 with 6:20 remaining in the Patrick Henry is home, where first half before allowing their they’ll welcome Hanover, while first bucket. Lee-Davis will go to archrival Atlee led 12-0 at the end of Atlee, both for doubleheader the first quarter and, while the varsity action beginning at 6 Raiders weren’t finding a lot of p.m. success in their own right on Rob Witham can be reached offense, they were able to rely at sports@mechlocal.com. on the defense to give a bit of a

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Hanover senior Makenzie Joiner sprints to the finish line ahead of St Catherines’ Archer Gurkin and Massaponax’s Emily Catlett with a winning time of 1:16.30 in the girls 500-meter dash at St. Christopher’s Saturday.

second and third dual,” Smith said. “This is a tough county to wrestle in. I’ve told my guys that we’re fourth in this county until we’re first.” Sam Fox went undefeated for the Patriots at 126, but he and his teammates are on notice from Smith with the postseason looming. “Sam did his job tonight. No one on my team has a job that they can’t improve on right now,” Smith said.

Atlee wrapped the week with a first-place team finish at the Arrowhead Wrestling Invitational at Powhatan High School Saturday. Buchanan was named Most Outstanding Wrestler in lower weight divisions, winning the 132-pound title. Other Raider champions were Haynie (113), Frowert (138) and Mateo Duarte (106). Rob Witham can be reached a sports@mechlocal.com.

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Atlee senior Tyler Warren (10) opens scoring with a dunk as Hanover’s Grant Belcher takes cover as the Raiders shut out the Hawks 12-0 in first quarter en route to 56-37 win Friday.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

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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

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

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

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800

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

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

"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM

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

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

UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor 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 Pastor Bill James 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

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

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Announcements GENERAL & SPECIAL NOTICES HENRICO COUNTY SENIOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE 60+ Is looking for men and women to play softball at Hunton field on Tuesday nights starting in April. Women are to be 40 and older. Contact Frank Hazlewood, III @ 804-337-4892

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONINGS 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),CoolSpringsCompany,onGPINs7796-68-2761,7796-68-4579,7796-68-4616, 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

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Social Services oﬃcers discuss beneﬁts, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. 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

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

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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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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 case may be reviewed in the Planning Oﬃce, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Your career is about to take a unique turn, Cancer. However, you may have to devote some more of your personal time to be able to handle the new responsibilities.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you’re all revved up and ready to go but really have no solid destination. Don’t fret. Some inspiration will soon come to you and guide your path.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t be intimidated by other people who think they have all of the answers. Be bold and your assertive attitude will soon lead to positive results.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, sometimes the road you are traveling on has an unexpected detour. Rather than get frustrated by the situation, enjoy the new scenery that comes along the way.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Whatever problems have cropped up around the house can be easily remedied, Leo. There is no need to stress about them. Instead, get a new perspective.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Pay attention to all of the small details, as they help complete the bigger picture, Scorpio. This involves dotting every ‘i’ and crossing every ‘t.’ Follow up on all loose ends.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Taking each day as it comes without thinking too much about where you are going could be a great strategy right now, Aquarius. Overthinking things could be a recipe for trouble.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, the more research you do, the more secure you will feel with your decisions. You may have to delve a little further into a decision in the days to come.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Friendly and approachable is what you need to be this week, Virgo. Someone may be watching you carefully, and you need to be mindful of perceptions.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, express how you are feeling, even if all of your beliefs aren’t popular with everyone. Don’t worry; there are many people who are in your corner.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 It is one thing to have big ideas, but quite another to put plans into action, Pisces. You are ready to step up this week and make things happen.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Stain one’s hands 7. Subdivision 10. A passage to be performed slow 12. Invests in little enterprises 13. Medians 14. Member of the giraffe family 15. Makes official 16. Choose in an election 17. Hill or rocky peak 18. Member of an ancient Iranian people 19. Crest of a hill 21. Small, faint constellation 22. Cultivated from crops that yield oil 27. The ancient Egyptian sun god 28. Hollywood tough guy 33. Chinese drums 34. Merits 36. Indicates center 37. Increases motor speed 38. Mentally fit 39. BBQ favorite 40. Wings

ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are seeking success but are frustrated by a lack of results. Explore some new ways to approach your goals, and your mood can improve.

NATIVE Continued from pg. 15

others might laugh at, but covers landscapes and histories in the city of which even most New Yorkers are unaware. The movie is really about finding adventure in everyday things and places, learning history where you might not realize it exists, seeing the wonders of nature even in a crowded, concretecovered city, and finding that people have a lot more in common than the things that keep us divided. It has played to sold out crowds across the U.S. and Canada and will be opening in Germany and Austria next month. Green grew up in Ashland and graduated from Patrick Henry High School and the University of Virginia. He worked for several years as a licensed civil engineer until he realized that working behind a desk was not what he wanted to spend his life doing. In 2010, he left his job to walk 3,100 miles across the country, from New York to Oregon. The next year, he set off on the quest that this movie follows. Matt and Jeremy (the filmmaker) will speak and answer questions following each of the two showings.

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SHLAND -The Hanover Democratic Committee will host a Democratic Congressional District 1 Candidate Forum at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, at Patrick Henry High School, located at12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. The three announced Democratic congressional candidates -- Phillip Cox, Qasim Rashid and Vangie

Williams -- each has committed to take part in this forum. All voters and concerned citizens in Virginia’s First Congressional District are encouraged to attend. More information about the candidates is available at Ballotpedia: https://ballotpedia. org/United_States_ House_of_Representatives_ elections_in_Virginia,_2020. For more information about the forum, contact John Suddarth at 804-4050480 or john@suddarth. net.

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Narcotics Anonymous group, has been organized and will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.

Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734. The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, midJanuary 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.

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 804496-6093 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.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek 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 153,000 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.

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