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Planners recommend approval of Wegmans’ distribution center By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER -- Following a four-hour meeting that included more than 20 speakers who voiced opposition to the project’s location and scope, the Hanover Planning Commission voted unanimously to accept staff ’s position and recommended approval of proffer amendments submitted by Wegmans regarding a warehouse distribution center located just east of the Hanover Airport off Sliding Hill Road. Commission chair and Ashland commissioner Alan Abbott made the motion that included other proffer recommendations that included operational standards that ensure Wegmans’ trucks will use the Sliding Hill entrance when approaching from Interstate 95, no tandem trail-
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Despite residents’ opposition to the construction of a distribution center by Wegmans near their homes, the Hanover County Planning Commission unanimously recommended the project advance to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors for consideration.
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ANOVER -Hanover County is celebrating its 300th birthday in 2020 and will celebrate at multiple events throughout the year. Sponsorship opportunities are available for four Signature Events approved by the citizens committee planning the celebration: Scotchtown’s 300th Anniversary Festival on May 30 at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown; The Ashland Strawberry Faire on June 6;
The Hanover Tomato Festival on July 11; Culminating the celebration will be a Birthday Ceremony with special guest speakers on Oct. 17. This ceremony will include the opening of the Hanover Museum of History & Culture. The Oct. 17 Celebration will include special exhibits, music and re-enactors around and in the historic Courthouse, one of the nation’s oldest. Come out and tour the new museum. see SPONSORS, pg. 7
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Democratic Presidential Primary ballot lengthy, but many have dropped out By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
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HANOVER – Tuesday, March 3, will be the Democrats’ day in Hanover County when that party conducts a Presidential Primary. Despite 14 names on the ballot, Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, Director of Elections/General Registrar, noted last week that “a lot of names of candidates that have stopped running. The reason they are still shown on the ballot is that they
have not submitted their official withdrawal from the race.” As usual, precincts will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Names appearing on Hanover County’s Democratic Presidential Primary ballot are: Cory Booker, Julian Castro, Bernie Sander, Elizabeth Warren, Marianne Williamson, Michael Bennet,
Joseph R. Biden, Amy Klobuchar, Tulsia Gabbard, Deval Patrick. Pete Buttigieg, Andrew Yang, Tom Steyer, and Michael R. Bloomberg. Dan McGraw, who recently was elected chair of the Hanover Democratic Committee, said, “I am hearing much enthusiasm for the Democratic Presidential Primary from our Democratic Committee members, many independents, and several moderate Republicans. The issues of concern are that our national debt
is increasing at an alarming rate, we are witnessing significant breaches of Constitutional norms, and a number of people feel that the nation has become too divisive.” “We need a leader who can bring us together. I am seeing support for a wide range of candidates within our committee,” he continued. “And, I am confident that once the business of selecting the candidate to represent the party see PRIMARY, pg. 11
Spanish and French students need host families this summer Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com Make a family memory! Have an amazing experience this summer! Host a student from Spain or France (ages 13 to 17) in your home for three to four weeks. Learn about their culture while he or she learns about living in an American family. These students are coming to practice their English and be a part of your American family doing what you do and going where you go.
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Stonewall Jackson Middle School is conducting its 9th annual "Ramen 4 the Troops" collection during the month of February. Students, adults, and other organizations are encouraged to participate by donating ramen noodles. Donations of ramen can be sent to school with students or dropped off in the front lobby during school hours. The community has donated more than 117,000 packs of ramen noodles over the last eight years. All ramen is donated to the USO at the Richmond International Airport. The USO makes it available to military personnel and their families. Thanks are extended to SJMS’ collection partners at Oak Knoll Middle School, Laurel Meadow Elementary School, and CodeBlue Technology. For more information, contact Jeff Arco at jarco@hcps.us.
Old Dominion Honor Flight seeks veterans for trip to D.C. Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com WILLIAMSBURG -- Old Dominion Honor Flight (ODHF) is seeking World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans for a trip to Washington, D.C., on April 25 to visit the memorials dedicated to honor their sacrifice and service. The trip is free for veterans. Veterans who served from Dec. 7, 1941, to April 30, 1975, who have not been on an Honor Flight trip may apply to be part of ODHF Mission 2. Because space is limited, priority is given to World War II veterans and those who are terminally ill (must be verified by a doctor). ODHF also is seeking guardians, who serve as personal escorts for each veteran and ensure that their day is truly memorable. There is mandatory training and a $125 fee to serve as a guardian.
To request an application, send an e-mail to OldDominionHF@gmail.com ODHF serves veterans from Elizabeth City, North Carolina, up through Hampton Roads and Richmond to Fredericksburg, Virginia (including the Eastern Shore) and west to Farmville, Virginia. ODHF Mission 2 will depart from both the Embassy Suites-Hampton Convention Center in Hampton and American Legion Post 175 in Mechanicsville. In addition to the World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Memorials, ODHF Mission 2 also will visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, and Arlington National Cemetery. “A trip to Washington, D.C., with Old Dominion Honor Flight is an all-day, immersive see VETERANS, pg. 4
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Hidden in Plain Sight to be held tomorrow ROCKVILLE -- Hidden in Plain Sight, a free community event presented by Teens Care Too, Hanover Cares, Hanover County Public Schools, Hanover Sheriff's Office, and Hanover Community Services, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Berea Baptist Church at 15475 Ashland Rd. in Rockville. The purpose of the program is to help educate parents on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. A replica of a teenager’s bedroom will be on display for participants to browse and observe, becoming familiar with
where and how teens might hide drugs or paraphernalia. Seemingly innocent items commonly used by youth could actually indicate a substance abuse problem. Would you be able to recognize signs of substance use and effectively intervene? Do you know what a lottery ticket is used for, or what about a mason jar or a dryer sheet? Don’t know the answer to these questions? Then this event is for you. It will allow you to be more knowledgeable and proactive in helping a young person who might be using drugs, but also prevent
youth from even starting. Because of the sensitive nature of Hidden in Plain Sight, it is not recommended for children. There is no cost to attend the event, however pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ HIPS0227 to register. For questions or more information, contact Octavia Marsh, executive director of Hanover Cares at 804-564-6119 or info@hanover-cares.org. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Jan. 23
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.
Bomb/burn threat accusation was reported in the 13100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 8100 block of J David Lane, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny building was reported in the 8000 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 6200 block of Madonna Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI, second offense in 10 years, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.
Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 14000 block of Hanover Quarter Road, Hanover.
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Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6200 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lewistown Road/Carters Heights Road, Ashland.
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 12000 block of Ashcake Road, Ashland.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 13000 block of Old Washington Highway/Henrico County,
Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 99 block of Interstate 95 South, Doswell.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
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Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 9400 block of Ashking Drive, Mechanicsville.
Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 17300 block of Pouncey Tract Road, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
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‘One Nation . . . One Voice’ on display at county’s libraries ditor’s note: The following was written by Dr. Alphine Jefferson, president of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. and director of Black History Studies at RandolphMacon College.) Members and officers of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. invite the community to experience, explore and view “One Nation . . . One Voice,” which will be available for viewing now through March 14 at all branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library and until March 31 at the Mechanicsville location. 2020 marks the fourth
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Black History Month collaborative Community History Project displayed at the Mechanicsville Branch Public Library of the Pamunkey Library system. This year, we have been afforded a significant new community opportunity. For the first time in Hanover County history, there are Black History Month exhibition displays presented at all branches: Ashland, Atlee, Hanover Courthouse, Mechanicsville, Montpelier, and Rockville. This collaborative effort of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society and other community organizations has been organized to
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just live with you, or the academic program where they are gone during the workday and spend time with families nights and weekends. Families receive stipends
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in the 12000 block of Ashcake Road/Melton Road, Ashland.
say “Thank you,” and bring public attention to American, Hanover and local History and to the dedicated work of many community groups. The exhibitions feature: African Heritage Items, Oneand Two-Room Schools, Railroad Trailblazers, Early Educators and School Personnel, Women Pioneers, Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson, Hanover County School Board members and Hanover County Board of
Supervisors, Civil Rights activists, community advocates, athletic personalities, Emergency Medical Services personnel, Emergency Response Services, fire departments, first responders, members of the military, Judicial and legal services, and police and sheriff ’s offices within the county and surrounding areas. Each branch features unique exhibitions and displays consisting of artifacts,
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Jan. 26
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.
Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 12400 block of Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 99 block of Interstate 95 North, Doswell.
Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7200 block of Battle Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Shooting or throwing missiles at occupied vehicles was reported in the 9000 block of Cottleston Circle, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 9400 block of Wild Cost Court,
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event” said Mission Director Matt Hartman. “It is designed to provide our nation’s heroes with honor and closure and is described by many participants as a truly ‘once in a lifetime’ event.” “Our sole mission is to honor America’s veterans for their service,” Hartman added.
books, documents, photographs, journals, mementos, and other symbols of appreciation and recognition that honor these brave men and women. We are continuing to collect photographs, personal memories, and oral histories about your ancestors and your own individual and group experiences with early education and schools in Hanover County. In the spirit of American History and community collaboration, we would like to add to the Archives and Exhibitions of the Historical Archives of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society
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
Museum. Please feel free to reach out to Mary Waddy or Francine Hunter with any photographs, information, or memories of “days gone by, but not forgotten” at the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. at 804752-3218. To share your oral histories, information and memories regarding African-American Railroad Trailblazers contact Carolyn Hemphill at the Hanover County Black Heritage Society Inc. at 804-752-3218. We appreciate your attendance at the exhibitions and your support.
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 see TAX, pg. 7
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11100 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen. Destruction of property, monument, was reported
“We took 86 veterans to Washington, D.C., on ODHF Mission 1 in November 2019, and we want to take even more on Mission 2 on April 25, 2020. We invite our World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to apply to be a part of this amazing experience.” Planning is also is underway for ODHF Mission 3, which will be Oct. 10, 2020. ODHF is a 501(c)(3)
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DWI, first offense, was reported in the 14000 block of Scotchtown Road, Beaverdam.
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HCPS has notification system in place By Melody Kinser Managing Editor f a parent or guardian needs information about their child that is a student in Hanover County Public Schools, a system is and has been in place for some time to share information as soon as possible. Who hasn’t enjoyed the comedic phone calls from Chris R. Whitley, HCPS public information officer, announcing the status of schools during inclement weather? But, that’s not all he does in his position. Unfortunately, during times of crisis, Whitley also is the go-to guy for information on what’s taking place in your child’s school. On Thursday, Feb. 13, a trespasser was arrested inside Lee-Davis High School. An email about the incident was released by Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer for the Hanover
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County Sheriff ’s Office at 8:41 p.m. The article was posted at 9:54 p.m. on our social media sites. Reaction was immediate, with many questioning why they had not been notified. Well, at the first of a school year, parents and guardians are reminded of the parent portal -- located at https://hanover.bbcportal.com/ -which provides news like what occurred on the 13th, as well as scheduled events like plays and concerts. I’m no techie, but the log-in/registration process is simple. Shame on me, because I hadn’t signed up at the start of the 2019-2020 school year. Whitley was helpful and now I’m good to go. We want to share as much school news as possible with our readers. A school is often considered the heart of a community.
Back to Feb. 13. Principal Charles Stevens had emailed “Families, Faculty, and Staff ” “to make you are of a safety concern that occurred today.” He explained the incident and how it was handled, pointing out that “This individual was calm, cooperative, and did not make any threats.” Stevens said an “alert staff member noticed a possible unauthorized visitor and immediately reported the concern to L-DHS administration.” A student had opened a locked door to allow the young man into the building. Please tell your children that they have a responsibility to keep their schools safe too. Anyway, Stevens had released a lengthy email informing parents and guardians. We encourage you to register for the parent portal and keep an eye out for what may be happening in your child’s school. We’ll all agree that their safety is the priority.
Wacky words can work wonders on the world By Laura McFarland Richmond Suburban News It’s time to flex my nerd muscles again. I have talked in the past about many of the reasons I am a nerd and the fact that I own all of them. One of my favorites is my love of the idiosyncrasies of the English language and
how absolutely discombobulating it can be at times. Last week, I was minding my own business scrolling Facebook when I came across a great post about “some of the best words literally ever.” I didn’t want to be persnickety by questioning the poppycock that would invoke such over-exaggerated phrasing and risk causing a kerfuffle. I will instead
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ing those thingamajigs with all the words above all else. (I probably mention this fact every time I write a column about Powhatan County Public Library’s awesome summer reading program, and, if I am being honest, it will likely come up again.) My mom says as soon as I started to read – see WORDS, pg. 8
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Trump should be remembered for successes In 2016, I was slow to jump aboard the Donald Trump train. Marco Rubio was my candidate for that primary. I always was going to vote for the Republican nominee, especially with the Antonin Scalia vacancy. It wasn’t until Trump chose Indiana Governor Mike Pence as his running mate that I decided to also campaign for him. My heart really got in the Trump campaign when Hillary Clinton called Trump supporters “deplorable”. I admit to being incorrigible. In the first months of his presidency, there were some cringeworthy moments. It took a year for President Trump to start rolling up victories (federal judicial appointments, tax cuts, regulatory reform) but once he got started America got stronger at home and abroad. In spite of all this, there are some that selfishly put their feelings about President Trump’s personality ahead of his accomplishments for the country. This is not a vote on who we are inviting over next Thanksgiving. Even if this new economy does not help everybody, should we go back to the bad old days where 1% growth rates were dismissed as the new normal? Should we go back to fighting like a schoolyard bully for the right to project weakness on the world stage? Should “Uncle Sam” go back to being “Uncle Sucker” on trade deals? It is one thing for true-believing liberals to disagree with Republican philosophy. However, for those who believe we’re better off now than four years ago, but still want to vote based on hurt feelings, I have to say I’m sorry, but your feelings aren’t hiring. Nat Atkins Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 8
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a bike/pedestrian walkway along Sliding Hill and Ashcake Roads. “My goal is to get this into the decision-makers hands,” Abbott said, making his motion to recommend approval. “They will have more time to deal with it. If we defer it, it cuts their time.” The recommendation followed a public hearing that featured a long list of speakers, almost all of them objecting to the project and citing a myriad of concerns regarding the project. Prior to the public hearing, Andy Condlin, an attorney representing Wegmans, provided a brief overview of Wegmans’ plans and noted distinctions of the new proffers versus the 1995 version. Subject to the original proffers, a 2.2 million-squarefoot facility is allowed while Wegmans is proposing a 1.6 million-square-foot facility at
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Sponsorship opportunities for Hanover County’s 300th birthday celebration will range from $500 to $7,500. Sponsors can donate cash or in-kind services for the celebration generally in various categories. Categories include “Celebration Sponsor” of $500; “Hanover’s Heritage” of $1,000; “Henry Clay” of $2,500; and “Patrick Henry” of $5,000. You also can sponsor specific items that are associated with the celebration. These specific items include a commemorative video, a com-
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build-out. He also addressed a major sticking point for area residents, namely the increase in traffic, and said, while the 1995 zoning would allow up to 19,000 vehicles a day, initial traffic studies indicated Wegmans will only generator an increase of about 3,100, or 275 trips at peak hours, including 20 to 40 additional trucks. “This site was chosen because of its proximity to existing and planned new stores; and because of its proximity to I-95, its size and the availability of workforce in Hanover County,” Condlin said. “I think it’s important to point out that we are not asking for a rezoning — the property is already zoned M-2. This exact facility could go on this property today without a single change in any of the proffers. However, it is appropriate to consider an adjustment of the proffers if we can make the site function better and more efficiently . . . if, at the same time, we have additional protections
to make it better for the county, and better for the surrounding residents,” Condlin said. Most speakers during the public hearing did not see it that way. “We moved to Hanover County several years ago for the rural character of the area, the peace and quiet, and dark night skies and views across our farm,” said Kathy Woodcock who lives on Ashcake Road across from the proposed project. “We have many concerns about the Wegmans’ project, which threatens to destroy the reason we came here and so many others have chosen to live here,” she continued. Woodcock said the proposed 50-foot buffer on Ashcake Road would not adequately shield her neighborhood from noise. “We propose a 150-foot buffer, a concrete wall or a berm,” Woodcock said. Weedon Cloe also described the buffers as “insufficient.”
memorative program, historical displays, lamp post banners, historical re-enactors and “birthday cake” or cupcakes. A sponsorship guide with all prices and payment options is available on the Hanover County Parks & Recreation webpage. You can access the link directly at www.hanovercounty. gov/300CelebrationSponsor Sponsors will receive: Prominent placement of logo on general collateral for the Hanover 300th Celebration, and on any signature event signage, advertisements, online and social media;
Recognition on or near the designated asset; On-site promotional opportunities at signature events. For more information on the county’s 300th birthday celebration, visit the 300th birthday page on the county website at www.hanovercounty.gov/2020-Celebration. You also can email hanover300@hanovercounty.gov or call the County Administrator’s office at 804365-6005. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
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Chris French addressed archaeological concerns, including the possibility of unmarked graves on the property, as well as other historic resources. While three surveys have been completed, French said those queries were not designed to detect human remains and more extensive examination is required. Fox Head resident Anita Philp expressed concerns regarding well water in the area and the possibility of pollution from the developed site among other concerns. She encouraged officials to maintain the 1995 proffers. “The 1995 proffers were put in place to keep this property from becoming what Wegmans would like to do: turning it to a crazy trucks in/ trucks out 365 day . . . .operation,” Philp said. Deacon Kenneth Spurlock of the Brown Grove Baptist Church asked the concerns of his community be heard. Noting the numerous accidents that ended near or in his
church lot, he cautioned the hazards of Ashcake Road and its rural nature. “It’s a road that is very dangerous,” Spurlock said. “We ask that Wegmans seriously consider the concerns that we have and this community behind me this evening.” Other speakers voiced concerns about the large number of children in the affected areas, the effects of passing trucks in front of Pearson’s Corner Elementary School, and how increased traffic could affect the community interconnectivity of the surrounding neighborhoods. Wegmans has maintained trucks will only be able to enter the facility via the Sliding Hill Road entrance. Chickahominy commissioner Steven Hadra addressed that issue and others as he voiced a list of questions regarding the project. “Is it reasonable to ask the applicant to require drivers to use the I-95 Sliding Hill exit and Sliding Hill Entrance
every single time?” Hadra asked. “Do those drivers know they must go up Sliding Hill?” Chairman Abbott voiced questions regarding increased buffers, the possibility of prohibiting through truck traffic on some of the roads that could be used by drivers headed to the facility, the adequacy of the right and turn lanes to accommodate possible backups, and if Wegmans could provide a community hotline that community members could access. “I know people don’t believe this, but they really are looking to be a good neighbor,” Condlin said. “They want to accommodate where they can. Forget the proffers, forget everything else, what can we do to make this a better situation for everybody. They really believe that they can be a good neighbor. People won’t even know that they are there.” Wegmans has proffered a $500,000 payment for road improvements that could see WEGMANS, pg. 9
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HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The County of Hanover, Virginia proposes to increase real property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by 3.0 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned above, would be $0.78 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the “lowered tax rate.” 3. Effective Rate Increase: The County of Hanover proposes to adopt a tax rate of $0.81 per $100 of assessed value. This is the same as the 2019 tax rate. The difference between the lowered tax rate and the proposed rate would be $0.03 per $100, or 3.0 percent. This difference will be known as the “effective tax rate increase.” Individual property taxes may, however, increase at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues, the total budget of the County of Hanover will increase 1.4% from that of last year. The General Fund budget is increasing by 3.7% from the fiscal year 2020 budget. A Public Hearing on the increase and the proposed tax rate listed above will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 7:15 p.m. in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. Persons wishing to comment on the proposals described in this notice may appear at the stated time and place to present oral testimony within such reasonable time limits as shall be determined by the Board of Supervisors. Related information is available for public inspection any regular working day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the Office of the County Administrator, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia, phone number (804) 365-6005. Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator 8
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probably around kindergarten age – it was my preferred way to spend my time. I shared a room with my two older sisters, so I was used to noise. But if all of that sister brouhaha got to be too much, I would escape to a hallway to read with the gerbils we owned (this is something I actually heard from my mom and do not remember) or head to the couch in the living room if the doohickey wasn’t on too loud. It helped that I had a number of people in my immediate family who loved reading those whatchamacallits as much as I did. Mom read us stories and Bible stories every night, and my maternal grandmother was a voracious reader. Mom said I would come home from the school library with plenty of whatnots to devour, and she kept a steady supply at home as well as visiting the public library, so there was never a lack of choice. But if we are talking about language and how it makes us
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Letter rebutted about support of the President In Eric French’s Mechanicsville Local Feb. 19 rebuttal to my letter (dated Feb. 5, 2020) he began with “my letter’s four columns of dislike of [Donald] Trump.” This particular “ploy” is usually one of the first used in the bag-of-tricks of y’all “Trumpologists” where you use in defense of the indefensible. And, by the way, it usually takes about “four or more columns” of information offered to make points against the most prolific liar in human history.
feel, I wouldn’t just talk about books. My family could be colorful at times, so that meant I grew up with a variety of influences on my language skills. Either because of impatience or genuine forgetfulness (or maybe replacing a lifetime of cuss words after he became a Christian), my grandfather would constantly point at things and tell you to bring him the whatsit. And if you did not know immediately which object he was referencing, he would become flabbergasted and look at you like you were a dingleberry. Then there was the simple pleasure of growing up in Texas and all the color that brings to your vocabulary. If you broke something, Mom wasn’t livid, she was madder than a wet hen and likely to have a conniption fit. Added to that, my maternal grandmother grew up in Missouri near the Ozarks, and the colloquialisms she introduced to the family were their own brand of special. I honestly couldn’t think of any that I felt were suitable to share
here, but, just know, they were absurd and usually mildly inappropriate. If you have made it this far and enjoyed the gobbledygook that peppered the above, thank you for your forbearance. I don’t want people to feel bamboozled if a cattywampus word they are particular to wasn’t used in this column, which is really just a load of codswallop. But if you have enjoyed this malarkey today, think about working a few of these words into your vocabulary in the coming days and see if you don’t bring a smile to someone’s face, too. Just a warning: it won’t be easy. Why just to use all of the words in that Facebook post, I found myself coming up with an absurd scenario involving a hypothetical German grandmother who liked to keep us on tenterhooks waiting for the pumpernickel baking in the oven while she canoodled on the couch with her beau. Now if you will excuse me, I think it’s time for me to skedaddle. Laura McFarland is editor of Powhatan Today.
Again, I knew nothing of Trump save for “reality show host” and defunct “developer” until he insulted Lt. Cmdr. F4 fighter pilot John McCain, United States Navy USN (ret.) early on in the 2015-2016 national campaign season. I’ll use “irony” to explain my distain for a felon whose already begun his practicing for emperor. It was “painfully” ironic when I realized (after those visceral insults against the most well-known hero of Vietnam) that Trump “illegally” avoided the draft five times for the same conflict McCain was a hero of. The insulting of the hero by the coward was/is/ always will be the very epitome of “irony.” Then, of course, he was “vindicated” in the Senate by
Mitch McConnell’s continued obstruction (which ironically began with the Caucus Room luncheon just after the 44th administration’s inaugural (in 2009 then followed by the Republicans’ communal “dislike” of Barack Obama). At least Mitch is consistent. The “letters-before-myname” comment about me are a result of 30 years of parttime schooling usually as I was working blue collar jobs in industry, construction, and engineering. In fact, for what it’s worth, the PhD may as well stand for “post hole digger.” So do yourself a favor and realize I don’t take your reference as an insult. What I do get angry with is the continued apologies made see LETTERS, pg. 13
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include a signal light or road improvements on Sliding Hill Road. Although the request involved changes to specific proffers, the height of the light poles in the parking lot and fencing, Condlin told commission members he was aware of other concerns expressed at the meeting. “We have 30 days before the [Hanover County] Board of Supervisors,” Condlin said. “We are willing to work with you. These are things we can work on for the 30 days.” Mechanicsville commissioner Randy Whittaker pointed out a possible benefit of the new distribution center and the potential impact on local growers. He noted that one major producer in the county currently sells to Wegmans, but is limited by the distance to the current warehouse facilities. He said the new distribution center would open opportunities for local producers to sell their products to Wegmans. “A lot of farmers are hoping that if Wegmans comes here, they will get do a lot of business with them in this county. I think that’s a little piece of the puzzle we are missing,” Whittaker said. The application now proceeds to the board of supervisors for its consideration in March.
HCPS issues reminder GMU’s Dean’s List about residency policy Photo submitted by Beth M. Godbolt
ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools has released reminders about what qualifies for residency for students in the division. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, asked, “Have you moved or changed your address recently? Hanover County Public Schools would like to remind you of our residency requirements and policy.” “If a change in the bona fide legal residence occurs, it is the responsibility of the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to notify the school immediately. Parents/legal guardians should provide the schools in which their children attend three proofs of residency upon a change of address,” he added. Proof of residence shall include: One of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: a sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser), a deed, a current mortgage statement from the
lender, or a signed, current lease; and Two of the following, which must reflect the resident’s name, physical mailing address, and service address: a current bill for land-line telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service; a voter registration card; a current automobile registration card; a W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year; a combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes paid within the current year; bank statements, medical bills, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months. The school division will accept only original documents for proof of residence. Copies of all documents presented for proof of residence will be retained in the student’s cumulative file as part of the student’s enrollment documentation. For more information, contact your child’s school registrar.
Jennifer E. Godbolt has been placed on the George Mason University’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2019 term. Jennifer is a pre-law student in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She graduated from Atlee High School in 2017 with an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
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Help us bring more faith-based care to Hanover County Since 1998, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has been committed to meeting the diverse health care needs of Hanover County. As the county and surrounding areas continue to grow, we are conscious of the need to increase the number of available beds to better serve our community.
And we need your help to do it. As part of the Certificate of Public Need (COPN) process, we are asking Hanover and surrounding area residents to voice your support of this expansion. With your help, we can continue to pursue our mission of bringing compassionate care to our community.
How you can help: 1. Write a letter of support addressed to: Leigh Sewell, President Memorial Regional Medical Center 8260 Atlee Road, Suite 1203 Mechanicsville, Virginia 23116 2. Email a letter of support to leigh_sewell@bshsi.org. 3. Sign the petition at www.change.org/BonSecours_MRMC *Please include the COPN number VA-8482 with all correspondence.
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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals BLACKARD, Elmer Allen "Bud," 85, was called to his Heavenly Home on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was born March 9, 1934, in Hiltons, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allen Aron and Opal Blackard; and brothers, Howard and James. He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Joyce; sons, Michael (Brenda) and Rick (Emily); daughter, Linda Bennett; brother, Richard; and Joyce's sons, Danny, Keith (Carolyn) and David Snipes. Bud is also survived by three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Bud moved to Richmond from Southwest Virginia in the 1960s and was a very well-known and sought after mechanic working at the Goodyear BLACKARD store on Lakeside Avenue and later in Mechanicsville. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., in Mechanicsville, where a service will follow at 7 p.m. Graveside service will be Thursday for family only. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Westport Healthcare and Nursing Center and Capital Caring Hospice for their compassionate care. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com. BOUTCHYARD, Lynda Hazelwood, 56, of Mechanicsville and Nags Head, N.C., passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Spencer T. Hazelwood Jr. and mother-in-law, Charlotte Hood Alexander. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Sanford "Miles" Boutchyard; mother, Betty Layne Hazelwood; sister,
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Jennifer H. Trent (Jesse Baker); brother, Ben Hazelwood (Alice); cousin, Dana Walters (Ben); goddaughter, Taylor Douglas; father-in-law, Jerry Alexander; brothers-in-law, Mike and Jesse Boutchyard; nephew, Dillon Boutchyard; and her beloved canine daughters, Cassidy and Sandy. Lynda loved everything to do with the outdoors and was happiest BOUTCHYARD at the beach, particularly the Outer Banks, or the mountains. She also loved everything to do with being from, and living in, Mechanicsville. The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m., with services beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hanover County Animal Control and Shelter, 12471 Taylor Complex Ln., Ashland, Va. 23005. HENDERSON, Robert E. "Bob," 68, of Mechanicsville, went peacefully to be with the Lord with family by his side at home on February 21, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; his sons, Jeff (Jessica) and Jason (Brittany); along with two grandchildren, Emma and Jett; his mother, Doris; and sister, Darla and family. Services will be private and held at a later date. In lieu of flowHENDERSON ers, please donate to American Cancer Society in his honor. HUNDLEY, Robert Lee, 88, of Mechanicsville, was promoted to glory "to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord" (II Corinthians 5:8b) on Thursday, February 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Granville and Ida Collins Hundley; and his brothers, John Jr. and Jack. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Leah Coburn Hundley; and his brother, Thomas (Martha). He will be deeply missed by his three children, Robert Jr. (Nancy), Lynne Smith (Kevin) and William Clyde. Bob was cherished by his eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a friend to everyone, a stranger to none. Bob studied Civil Engineering at VPI as HUNDLEY a member of the Corps of Cadets Class of 1953 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt. in the U.S. Army. He worked at VDOT for 41 years,
helping establish and later lead the environmental division. He proclaimed the gospel, teaching Sunday school and serving the Walk-In Ministry at Centenary UMC. He was a committed volunteer with Keep Virginia Beautiful, Atlee Ruritan Club and Colonial Forest Civic Association. He loved gardening, traveling, sports and spending time with family. A memorial service, with a reception to follow, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Centenary UMC. Committal services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Mechanicsville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Centenary UMC, 411 East Grace Street, Richmond, Va. 23219. LANZILLO, Rita H. "Ree," 64, of Mechanicsville, Va., peacefully joined her beloved husband of 47 years, Joe, in heaven on Wednesday, February 19, 2020; him having preceded her in death just two short months ago. She surely died of a broken heart. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Lydia Hall and Jose Ramirez; and two sisters, Gloria Ramirez and Delores Di Vuolo. "Ree" is survived by her devoted daughter, Jennifer Lanzillo; three grandchildren, KayLee, NataLee and Amanda; and her siblings, Joseph Hall, Alice "Tita" DeAngelis, Linda Sacca, Henry Ramirez, Robert Ramirez, Ellen DeFalco, Stella Mendoza, Allen Kekeuwela and Lisa Figueroa; and many other extended family and friends. Rita was the epitome of the ideal "servant wife." She was completely devoted to her husband and family. She had a LANZILLO strong faith in God and lived to serve him and her family. She was an ordained Deaconess of Lighthouse Christian Center, where she was a singer on the praise and worship team and actively involved in their hospitality ministry. Rita enjoyed crafting and making "fake cakes." She was an avid animal lover and was thus dubbed by her family as the "crazy cat lady." She possessed a huge sweet tooth and loved her candy, especially Mentos. Coming from Hawaiian roots, Rita also dearly loved the beach. She found great solace there and often went there to pray. The family received friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111; where a funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020, in Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Rd., Triangle, Va. 22172. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local animal shelter or ASPCA. WEATHERSPOON, Lisa Bullock, passed away February 17, 2020, at the age of 50, in the company of her loving family at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Hospital after a short, but hard fought battle with lung cancer. Lisa was preceded in death see OBITUARIES, pg. 20
The Sophie House to hold special event RICHMOND – The Sophie House will present Celebrate, A Night of Laughter, Giving, and Paying It Forward on Saturday, Feb. 29, at Acca Shrine Center. This celebratory launch event in honor of the organization’s rebranding will feature comedian Micah “Bam Bam” White as master of ceremo-
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is complete, we will be ready to do all that we can to ensure that the next Democratic Presidential Nominee becomes the next President of the United States of America,” he said. Those planning to vote must a photo ID to the polls. For a list of acceptable forms of photo identification, or to find out how to obtain a free Virginia Voter Photo ID Card, visit vote.virginia.gov. Voters also can find information about the upcoming election and check their registration status on the site. Absentee voting, which started on Jan. 16, has been very low. “We have mailed out 327 ballots and 53 voters have cast a ballot in person,” Smithson said. “The last day to request an absentee ballot to be mailed was Feb. 25 and this coming Saturday, Feb. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be your last chance to cast an absentee ballot in person.” Registered voters must meet one of the 20 eligibility requirements to vote absentee. They may be found on the Virginia Absentee Ballot Application or at vote.virginia. gov. “Virginia citizens who wish to vote absentee must be registered to vote. Citizens can register to vote online or by submitting a completed voter registration application to our voter registration office,” Smithson
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HCPS accepting applications for Preschool Initiative ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools is accepting applications for the Hanover Preschool Initiative (HPI) for the 2020-2021 school year. HPI is a free, full-day preschool program with experienced teachers that enables students to engage in an exciting curriculum and a stimulating learning environment. Space is limited, and only children who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 30 qualify. Families also must reside in Hanover County and meet other eligibility requirements.
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Troop 5494, comprised of fifth-graders who attend Kersey Creek, Rural Point, Washington-Henry, and Pearson's Corner elementary schools, has partnered with Cowhill, which will be producing two different gelato flavors using Girl Scout cookies. Dana Nordquist, Troop 5494, is shown with Claire Edwards, who works at Cowhill. Scout leaders picked up cookies on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Diamond. Since that time, cookie booths have been “sprouting up” all over the area. To locate a booth outside a retailer, use the “Cookie Finder” at https://www.comgirlscouts.org/en/ cookies/find-cookies.html.
MECHANICSVILLE — You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of the Emerald Isle. Join Heritage Green Assisted Living and Memory Care for an Irish-inspired dinner and entertainment, beginning at 5 p.m., on Thursday, March 12. Come out to Heritage Green, located at 7080 Brooks Farm Rd. in Mechanicsville. see DINNER, pg. 13
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Hanover County School Board Office: 200 Berkley St., Ashland. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 -- Hanover County School Board Office, 200 Berkley St., Ashland. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30 -- Hanover County School Board Office, 200 Berkley St., Ashland. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/hanoverpreschoolinitiative or call 804-365-4506. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, Hanover County Public Schools.
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ILLIAMSBURG – Kathryn E. Monfalcone, 2016 Lee-Davis High School graduate, was awarded the James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership by the College of William & Mary on Jan. 29. As a part of the 327th Charter Day activities at William & Mary, the James Monroe Prize in Civic Leadership honors the student who best demonstrates sustained leadership of an unusual quality – leadership combined with initiative, character, and an unfailing commitment to the ethic of service in the community. As a volunteer, she has been engaged in mentoring elementary and middle school students, fundraising to support UNICEF and the
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KATHRYN E. MONFALCONE ALS association, and leading others by serving as student president of W&M’s Circle K International chapter. When Monfalcone discovered that there was not a service outlet for middle school students in the Williamsburg community,
she stepped forward. In collaboration with W&M’s Circle K International advisor and the Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, Monfalcone acquired sponsorship and funding to establish a service-learning program at Berkeley Middle School. Monfalcone said, “It was incredible to watch the two dozen middle school students excitedly plan their upcoming year’s activities as they brainstormed ways to reduce their carbon footprint, bring an end to bullying and give back to first responders.” After graduation in May 2020, Monfalcone intends to pursue a career as an elementary school teacher in the Richmond area. She is the daughter of Mike and Mary Monfalcone of Mechanicsville.
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by folks on behalf of this criminal (five decades of proven felonious activities) when all his shenanigans are so obvious. Why? I began my research on Trump because he insulted a military veteran. Which reminds me that your “whatdid-you-do-about-Cheneywhen-you-found-out” comment is a clear indication that you’ve (most likely) never served. You don’t raise your hand within an active duty cadre and question the authority of anyone several levels up from your pay grade. You utilize tact, discretion and be very careful (and if anyone in a uniform is “indignant,” woe be unto their backside). We live in a democracy. The military is totalitarian (another “misnomer” unless you’ve served). My “indignation” is reserved for my First Amendment rights as a civilian. Obama’s “dismal failure” (his entire eight-year tenure) was preyed upon by McConnell’s continued obstruction. Obama’s nominee Merrick Garland’s not-even-gettinginterviewed by McConnell’s Republicans (again, I was a Republican for 30 years remember) for Obama’s Supreme Court of the United States was the best tangible example I can offer. I pray United States Marine Corps Maj. Amy McGrath (and another fighter pilot) ends Mitch’s treasonous and pathetic tenure at the same time the proverbial commode is flushed with the “wanna-be emperor” this November. Then ... smack dab in the middle of your letter, you utter, “along-comes-Trump.” Geeesh ,man! “Among comes Trump.” Are you kidding? By the way, did you know
trough” costs you and I $40 billion in war profits as-wellas-4,400 of my brother/sister compatriots. I could think of many, many adjectives for this but “minuscule” seems largely inaccurate at the very least. Megan Kelly, Steve Schmitt, Mike Wallace and many other Republican news anchors are now realizing the depths of Trump’s dangers. Everyone (ev-er-y-one) who ever crosses Trump is wrong, criminal, bad, mean, evil, nasty, awful, etc., but Trump is always right snd innocent and a victim. Can you (possibly) see a pattern? Irony and patterns. Tell ya what: I’ve posted in here (quite regularly) since I realized what McConnell’s henchmen were doing to our 44th President of the United States about 11 years ago. So, instead of further wasting my time on you, I’ll just suggest (since you’ve said you’re an “avid reader”) that you pick up a copy of an Old Testament and read the entire second chapter of Daniel. Pay strict attention to verses 40-43. Then, see if you see anything familiar. As well, get a copy of “The Brainwashing of my Dad” (Mathew Modine). Available from Amazon. Great reading. Dr. Richard Ryder Mechanicsville
Boating club honors Dr. Zeigler Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -America’s Boating Club® recently awarded the prestigious Chapman’s Award to Mechanicsville resident Dr. James P. Zeigler at its annual meeting. Dr. Zeigler was recognized for his demonstrated excellence and dedication in boating education. The Chapman Award is named for Charles F. Chapman, a pioneer in train-
ing recreational boaters, developer of the U.S. Navy training curriculum for World War I, the original author of “Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling” which is the bible for small recreational boat operation and a founding member of America’s Boating
Club. America’s Boating Club® is a non-profit organization dedicated to boating safety and education. Members are boating families who boat together, learn together, and contribute to see ZEIGLER, pg. 16
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Wear your favorite shade of green and enjoy a complimentary dinner of hearty Irish beef stew with garlic mashed potatoes and Guinness bread, then stay for lively folk dances performed by the Heart of Ireland School. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP by March 10 by calling 804-746-7370. For more information, call Holly Carson, marketing director, at 804-746-7370, or visit www.heritagegreenhanover. com.
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that after Trump was discontinued from NBC’s “The Apprentice” and he (allegedly) said, “Now what am I gonna do” to one of his sons who suggested (jokingly) “why-don’tyou-run-for-President.” “Along comes Trump” ... Bwahahaha! The master of deception; the “artist-of-the-deal” (actually written by a gentleman named Tony Schwartz ... [who incidentally says Trump is dangerous]). Said by (Meagan Kelly, former Fox News anchor) as “a danger to everything held dear in our democracy.” “Then you write, “more American patriots are supporting him.” Do you know what “patriot” really means? It’s a general term. To me, it means “adherence to the Constitution/ Declaration of Independence where all (“men”) are created equal.” Where the oath of office “.... swear allegiance to the constitution... to protect the same from all enemies foreign (and domestic)” is taken to heart (as in uniform). Trump has no allegiance to anyone but himself. This is evident when (especially when) he uses insults against the likes of Lt. Col. Alex Vindman for telling the truth about (more) Trump crimes. Then (if you need more tangible proof) this is more evident when Trump “fires” (a circus freak term from Trump’s reality show), Vindman has him escorted off the White House grounds (and his twin brother who had nothing to do with any of it). Then, when you wrote, “Did he get involved in politics to endure constant abuse?”, were you referring to Trump or his predecessor? Then your “He’s already independently wealthy” has me convinced I could very easily sell you that proverbial Brooklyn Bridge. Dick Cheney’s “dip into the
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| Education, Business & Celebrations
HEF raises over $16,500 in annual bowling fundraiser MECHANICSVILLE – The Hanover Education Foundation (HEF) recently held its 17th Annual Bowl-for-Education fundraising event at AMF-Hanover Lanes in Mechanicsville where over $16,500 was raised. Thirty-six teams representing area businesses and Hanover County Public Schools competed. During this event, participants also brought cans of soup as part of the HEF’s “Soup-er-Bowl” theme, which were donated to Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Function (MCEF) and Ashland Christian Emergency Services (ACES) food pantries. Trophies were awarded to the top bowlers: First Place – Bender’s Bowlers (Atlee Chiropractic) Second Place – The Legends (Lee-Davis High School) Third Place – Elmont Elite (Elmont Elementary School) Top Female Bowler – Vickie Rengers Top Male Bowler – Mike Jacobson HEF extended thanks to the following team sponsors: Atlee Chiropractic, Candid Color, Capital Interior Contractors, The Dages Group, Duffy’s Repair Service, Edgenuity Online Curriculum.
Henrico Senior Softball League seeks members GLEN ALLEN -- The Henrico County Senior Softball League 60+ is looking for men and women to play softball at Hunton Fields in Glen Allen on Tuesday nights starting in April. Women are to be 40 and older. For more information, contact Frank Hazlewood III at 804-337-4892.
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Lidias Restaurant.LifeTouch, Loving’s Auto Body, Pasta House Italian Restaurant, Strawbridge Studios, and R. Totten. Established in 1998, the HEF provides grants and scholarships to students in Hanover County Public Schools, as well as professional development opportunities for teachers. The HEF’s next fundraising event, the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament, will take place on June 15 at The Federal Club. For more information, contact the HEF’s executive director, Margaret Hill, at mhill@hcps.us, or call 804365-4565. The 2020 Bowl-for-Education was made possible by the following in-kind donors: AMF Hanover Lanes, Apple Spice Junction, Bogeys Sports Park, Bunkie Trinite Trophies, Calabash Seafood Restaurant, Children’s Museum of Richmond. Firehouse Subs of Mechanicsville, Giovanni’s Restaurant, Half Way House, Iviva Mexican Restaurant, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Massage Envy of Mechanicsville. Pepicelli’s of Mechanicsville, Richmond Photo submitted by Beth M. Godbolt Flying Squirrels, Rich’s Stitches, Roma Ristorante The first place team and high score female and male bowlers from the Hanover Education Italiano, Saxon Shoes, Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Foundation’s annual bowling fundraiser are, from left, David Zahn, Vickie Rengers (High Score Female), Mike Jacobson (High Score Male), and Samantha Ford. The Hanover Café, and The Salty Pig.
Community Breakfast to benefit AL programs Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29, in the Main
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Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville. Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and
juice. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships,
Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program. The public is welcome to the breakfast, as well as help the projects of American Legion Post 175. Metro Creative Connection
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Photo submitted by Dale Hargrove Alderman
Nuria Keel, left, and Ansleigh Toone, right, are serving as pages for Del. Buddy Fowler, R-55, during the 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Toone, Keel serve as Fowler’s pages Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Ansleigh Toone, 13, of Rockville and Nuria Keel, 14, of Ashland, were selected by the Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates to serves as pages from the 55th Legislative District during the 2020 General Assembly in Richmond. Del. Buddy Fowler represents the 55th district.
Ansleigh, the daughter of Candance and Roy Toone, is a student at Liberty Middle School in Ashland. She enjoys swimming, playing tennis and reading. Nuria is the daughter of Abigail and Bill Holiday and is a student at Chickahominy Middle School in Mechanicsville. She enjoys singing in the choir and dancing. Pages in the House of Delegate assist members of
the House of Delegates and their staff with their daily duties during the legislative session. The pages live downtown in the Omni Hotel and are paid a stipend for their service. Students chosen from around the state must excel academically. Their principals must recommend them for this position. Each page is required to keep up on his or her studies during the session.
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Carolina Lugo, left, chair, of the Board of Directors for Circles Ashland, and member Susan accept a donation from Richards Paul Bavely, general manager of Sheehy Ford. The dealership donated $7,500 to local charities.
Sheehy Ford donates $7,500 to ACES, Circles Ashland, YMCA Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Sheehy Ford of Ashland recently donated $7,500 to three local charities as part of Sheehy Auto Stores’ annual Giving Program for 2019, whereby $135,000 was given to charities throughout communities in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Hagerstown, Maryland; and Richmond, Virginia. ACES, Circles Ashland, and Patrick Henry
YMCA each received $2,500. ACES provides a variety of emergency services to residents of Hanover County in coordination with local organizations. The mission of Circles Ashland is to address poverty by increasing the capacity of communities through organizing, case management, grassroots leadership, financial literacy, mentoring, peer-to-peer counseling and learning, and child/youth development. see SHEEHY, pg. 16
Works of ceramics artists now on exhibit at Flippo Gallery on campus of R-MC ASHLAND – The following programs are scheduled for the new year at Randolph-Macon College. Feb. 26-March 28 – 3 to 5 p.m. Exhibit open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, Feb. 23 to March 28 at Flippo Gallery, Pace-Armistead Hall at 211 N. Center St. An
invitational show of nationally recognized and emerging ceramic artists curated by Mike Jabbur and Birdie Boone. This exhibit includes works by Birdie Boone, Katie Fee, Stuart Gair, Chris Gustin, Hiroe Hanazono, Mike Jabbur, Maggie Jaszczak, Candice Methe, Lindsay Oesterritter, Mark Pharis, Jane Shellenbarger, and Chris
Staley and offers a deeper look into the artistic process and life of the ceramic vessel. 7 p.m. Feb. 26 -- Watkins Lecture Series: “An Evening with Bill Bryson” at Blackwell Auditorium, R-MC Center for the Performing Arts at 205 Henry St. Best-selling author Bill Bryson is one of the country’s most beloved
and prolific commentators. Known for his quirky observations and comic sensibility, he has chronicled everything from hiking the Appalachian Trail in A Walk in the Woods (named one of TIME magazine’s “All-TIME 100 Best Nonfiction Books”) to capturing the zeit-
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Astronomers aren’t all big fans of Daylight Saving Time By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: Public viewing at the Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will continue in March, April, and May. We will open, weather permitting, on Tuesday evenings, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Note: this is a change in time to accommodate the switch to Daylight Saving Time and later sunsets. We will adjust starting time in April and May as well. Watch the website (https://www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or, call the Keeble Information line at 804-7523210. Be warned. I’m about to tell you why astronomers (at least this one) don’t like Daylight Saving Time, which starts on March 8. Yes, the annual “set your clocks ahead one hour when you go to bed on Saturday” is upon us. You can easily find a history of Daylight Saving Time on Wikipedia, so I won’t bore you with the details. I do note that while the idea is credited to Ben Franklin, it seems now to have been a joke – he suggested in Poor Richard’s Almanac that the good people of Paris could
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geist of the Roaring Twenties in One Summer: America 1927. With more than 20 books in circulation, Bryson charms audiences with the same warmth, goofy wit and self-effacing humor that has made his work so universally appealing. Bryson’s latest book is The Body: A Guide for Occupants. A Q&A and book signing will follow the
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From swim lessons to after school care, the Patrick Henry
ZEIGLER Continued from pg. 15
their communities by promoting safe boating through education. There are over 23,000
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save on candles if they got up later in the morning, after the sun had risen. During the First World War, Germany adopted Daylight Saving Time to supposedly save fuel. Much of Europe apparently followed suit. In the 1960s, a federal law required states to adopt Daylight Saving Time unless they specifically opted out. One intent was to avoid disruptions in interstate commerce with different states on different times. However, I note that the boundary between Central and Mountain Time Zones cuts through parts of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, and a tiny piece of west Texas. I recall the debate in the South Dakota legislature when I was in high school, with some using the (silly) argument that Daylight Saving Time would confuse the cows and chickens. In
any case, we now have Daylight Saving Time for much of the U.S. from March to November and then revert to Eastern Standard Time for the winter. Why don’t I like it? First, it disrupts my sleep schedule! And judging from comments from friends and colleagues, I’m not the only one. Second, switching to Daylight Saving Time is supposed to save energy, yet there are multiple studies Metro Creative Connection showing that it doesn’t. Consumption of electricity and fuel oil remains fairly constant. There also are studies suggesting an increase in early morning accidents and, most troubling, an increase in injuries and fatalities among school students waiting for the morning bus. Third, astronomers record data and
exchange information based on two time measures. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) was once known as Greenwich Mean Time. It counts in seconds based on atomic clocks with 86,400 seconds per day and also is the basis for all civil time keeping. If you’re simply counting, you don’t have the luxury of randomly adding or subtracting the 3,600 seconds in an hour. We also keep track of “Julian days” – counting days and fractions of days from noon (UTC) on 1 January 4713 BCE on the Julian calendar, with noon to noon on that day designated Julian Day 0. For example, as I write this the Julian Day Number is 2,458,899.5. In the Modified Julian Day system (counting from 17 November 1858) it’s 58,899. Again, no “spring forward” or “fall back” allowed. I still don’t like disrupting my sleep! Lunar phases for March: First Quarter on the 2nd, at 2:57 p.m., EST; Full Moon on the 9th, at 1:48 p.m.; Last Quarter on the 16th, at 5:34 a.m.; New Moon on the 24th, at 5:28 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight except as noted for the 2nd. see ASTRONOMERS, pg. 17
lecture. 7:30 p.m. March 5 -- Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar in the SunTrust Theater, Brock Commons at 304 Henry St. Stacey Sinclair, professor of psychology and public affairs at Princeton University, will deliver a lecture sponsored by Phi Beta Kappa. Sinclair’s research examines how interpersonal interactions translate culturally held prejudices into individual thoughts and actions, and investigates
the ramifications for the health and intellectual performance of members of stigmatized groups. 7 p.m. March 10 -“A Conversation with Kevin Young” in the Dalton Room, Birdsong Hall at106 E. Patrick St. New Yorker poetry editor Kevin Young is the author of 11 books of poetry and the non-fiction work Bunk: The Rise of Hoaxes, Humbug, Plagiarists, Phonies, PostFacts, and Fake News. In
2019, Young was named a TIME Magazine Champion of Culture. 7 p.m. March 11-14 – Base in the Cobb Theatre at the R-MC Center for the Performing Arts at 205 Henry St.; conceived by Alexander Dotson, Class of 2020. Devised through a collaborative effort, using an ensemble approach toward performance and directing, Base is a vaguely sci-fi story set in a near or alternative
future, following a free clinic in the poorest part of the city and the doctor who runs it. Tickets: Free for R-MC students, faculty and staff; $5 for general public. Box Office: 804-752-7316. 7 p.m. March 12 -- “Parent-Child Separation on the Border: Child Rights, Foster Care and Adoption” in the Dollar Tree Room, Brock Commons at304 Henry St. Thousands of children and their families have
been detained on the U.S. Southwestern border. Some youth have been detained in facilities, while other children have entered the foster care and adoption system. Karen Smith Rotabi, professor of social work at California State University, will give an update on the circumstances of children in these conditions. Information submitted by Kathryn DiPasqua, marketing generalist, Randolph-Macon College.
YMCA, a non-profit organization open to all, is committed to building each person’s spirit, mind and body.
Sheehy Auto Stores Inc. Sheehy Auto Stores is the 32nd largest dealer group in the country and serves customers throughout the Mid-
Atlantic. A family-owned business, which began as one Ford store in 1966 in Marlow Heights, Maryland, the company has
grown to more than $1.6 billion in sales with more than 45,000 new and used vehicles sold each year. The company is recognized
as a leader in customer satisfaction, retention, and community involvement. For more information, visit www.sheehy.com.
Squadron. This club has taught boating safety and skills to thousands of local boaters over the last 60 years. America’s Boating Club® Richmond, is offering several courses this spring as a public
service. On March 7 and 8, in Deltaville, there will be a twoday basic navigation course based on GPS. A boat handling and basic navigation course starts on Tuesday night, March 10, and for each Tuesday night
through May 5, in Richmond. For experienced boaters, there will be a two-day refresher class – one day classroom, one day on the water - being offered June 13-14 in Deltaville. The cost of these
courses covers materials. The experienced instructors receive no payment and no profit. To learn more email RichmondBoatClub@yahoo. com or visit the website at www.RichmondBoatClub.com.
members organized into more than 350 squadrons across the country. Dr. Zeigler is a member of America’s Boating Club® – Richmond, formerly known as the Richmond Sail and Power
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| News, Updates & Listings 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.
programs and missions.
Tuesday, March 10
New Highland Baptist Church hosts Friday Night Live. This event is for age 4 through 5th grade children, 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.
The Mechanicsville AARP Chapter 5407 will meet rom 10 a.m. to noon at the First Union Baptist Church at 6231 Pole Green Rd. in Mechanicsville. Susan Richards, senior service specialist at the Hanover County Department of Community Resources, will be the featured speaker. A potluck lunch will be served furnished by the Chapter members. All national members of AARP are invited to attend as guests. For more information, call Larry Gooss at 804-839-2347.
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Saturday, March 14
“The last” of the current series of Community Salt Fish Breakfasts will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. The cost is $8 (ages 6 and under are admitted free of charge.). The breakfast buffet includes: salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, corn cakes, hash browns, grits, apples, waffles, and beverage. This benefits (1) Heart Havens, “a non-profit,” providing residential support to adults with a developmental disability, where residents are empowered to discover what they love and to pursue their dreams, hopes, and passions [Homes are in Richmond, Stuarts Draft, Lynchburg, Virginia Beach, and Ashland (The Tate Home)] and (2) the church’s Men’s Ministry-
The Hanover Democratic Committee will host a Democratic Congressional District 1 Candidate Forum at 10 a.m. at Patrick Henry High School at12449 W. Patrick Henry Rd. in Ashland. All four announced Democratic congressional candidates -Phillip Cox, Qasim Rashid, Kevin Washington and Vangie Williams -- have committed to 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 804-405-0480 or john@suddarth.net.
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Venus is the sole naked eye planet in early evening skies. It reaches its greatest eastern elongation on the 24th. Look for it high to the southwest after sunset – it sets around 11 pm. Mars and Jupiter rise to the
Saturday, May 16 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 until March 1, after which the cost is $50 per person. For invitations, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.
Saturday, March 21 New Song Church’s Student Ministry will sponsor the 5th annual Mission Possible 5K & Festival from 9 a.m. to noon to benefit its fourth mission trip to Haiti, which is planned for July 2021. The race begins and ends at New Song Church at 7450 Colt’s Neck Rd. in Mechanicsville. To register, visit www.newsongumc.org. Free family festival post-race, featuring human foosball, inflatable obstacle course and bouncy house, kids’ “field day” type games, including a 50-yard dash, and other festivities and prizes. For more information, contact 5K@newsongumc.org.
Friday, May 29 Hanover County Public Schools is inviting seniors
southeast around 4 am, followed an hour later by Saturn. They will appear to bunch up later in the month and should be a good show in predawn twilight. Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation on the 23rd but the ecliptic plane makes such a shallow angle with the horizon that it barely rises to the east southeast
who are enlisting in the military, have received an ROTC Scholarship, or an appointment at a military academy to take part in the 4th Annual Hanover Salutes program. Hanover Salutes is an evening to recognize students making a commitment to serve in the United States Armed Forces after graduation. The program will begin with a reception, including a full dinner, at 5 p.m. at Hanover High School. A ceremony will get underway at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
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. Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.
before the sun. An overhead look at mid-March, a few hours after sunset, reveals a mostly empty sky at zenith. The likely unfamiliar constellations of Lynx and Leo Minor are in that direction, but there are no bright stars to grab your attention. Brighter and more familiar asterisms lay tens of
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Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.
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.
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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 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.
A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The 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 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. Outside the Walls, a new
degrees below zenith. Gemini is high (about 70 degrees) to the southwest, marked by the “twins” Castor and Pollux. Below Gemini we bid farewell to Orion and all the familiar bright stars in that constellation and those around it. To the south-southeast we find the sickle shape of Leo, with bright blue Regulus. Ursa Major
The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.
Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the
(including the Big Dipper asterism) is high to the northeast, and Capella marks the constellation Auriga to the northwest. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.
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NBA Basketball: Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz. ’ Å
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Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-496-6093 or sandrdunham@yahoo.com.
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, nation-
ally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-781-0338.
Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-5592805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073. The
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by her father, Ronald Bullock; and her brother, Wade Murphy. She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Weatherspoon; her children, KJ Weatherspoon, Zackery Weatherspoon; her mother, Martha Lane; her mother and father-in law, Cindee and Richard Linthicum; her siblings, Martha Sue Mann, Dale Murphy, Dennis Bullock, Jamie Karabiac; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society in Lisa's name. Our family received friends at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116, on Friday, February 21, WEATHERSPOON from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. This preceded her memorial service which was held Saturday, February 22, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Rd., Hanover, Va. 23069. Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.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
Dave Lawrence/The Local
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.”
For further information and to register online, visit https://atleelittleleague.org or email president@atleelittleleague.org The Mechanicsville Local
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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.
Courtesy of Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame
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.
Charlie Leffler, file photo
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.
Courtesy of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
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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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
PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church Worship: 9am Contemporary 11am Traditional 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday - Bible Study for all ages, 9:45am10:45am; Worship 11a.m.-12 noon (Nursery Prov.) Wed. Night Activities: Family Dinner 5:45 p.m., Youth 6:15 p.m. Children in Action Mission Time and Adult Bible Study 6:30 p.m., Adult Choir 7:30 p.m. Pastor, Randy Rains, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330
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 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (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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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted: VAR2020-00002, HERMAN H. HARRIS, JR., Request a Variance from Section 26-40. 1 (d) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the AR6, Agricultural Residential District, when located on a 50 foot right-of-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of 60 feet. The request is for a 55.8 foot front yard Variance, which would allow a front yard setback of 4.2 feet. The subject property is GPIN 7821-99-5265, consisting of approximately 4.97 acres, and located on the south line of Greenwood Church Road (State Route 657) approximately 1,800 feet east of its intersection with Lone Oak Road (State Route 775) (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. C. Jason Hazelwood Code Compliance Supervisor ADVERTISE Call 746-1235 to find out about upcoming opportunities to advertise with The Local in print and online!
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TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, change is in the air and you are excited about all the new prospects that lie ahead. The most difficult decisions will be centered on what you’re going to do. GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Nurturing is a part of your nature, Gemini. This week you may discover you are spending a lot of time lavishing attention on others at your expense. Find a healthy balance.
CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your social and business calendar is full for the next several weeks. Even though you enjoy being busy, you may need a break to avoid burnout.
LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 You may receive a few offers this week that seem too good to be true, Libra. Trust your instincts as you navigate through all of these opportunities to find the best options.
CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Changes that you have been hoping will occur will finally see the light of day, Capricorn. The effects will be subtle at first and then build as they go.
LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 It will be another fortuitous week for your finances, Leo. All of your financial ducks are in a row, and you can take some time off from micromanaging your accounts.
SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, over the course of the next few days you’ll get an idea of how many people rely on you. When you are out of commission, things may come to a halt.
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PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when things get a tad stressful this week, remember that physical activity can calm you down. Take a walk or hit the gym.
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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Hobbies can be a great distraction from your responsibilities, Aries. But this week you need to get back to business, or you may fall behind.
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Registration open for K9 Heroes Day, Pooch Pursuit 5K/2K MECHANICSVILLE -Hanover County Parks and Recreation invites runners, joggers and walkers, with and without their canine companions, to register for the Pooch Pursuit 5K-2K on Saturday, April 18, starting at 9:30 a.m., at Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville. The deadline to register is Wednesday, April 15, but don’t delay as the first 100 registered participants will receive a t-shirt and pet friendly goodie bag. Registration fees are $30 for each 5K runner/walker and $15 for each 2K jogger/walker. Runners, joggers and walkers are welcome to participate with their canine companion at no additional cost. Preregistration is required and
can be done online by visiting www.hanoverparksrec.com. Awards will be presented to 5K runners in overall team (runner and canine) and individual (runner only) and age categories. Everyone, including runners, joggers and walkers are encouraged to stay for this special event honoring our K9 heroes and companions. The event will highlight a variety of pet-friendly vendors, amazing demonstrations and K9 Fun Zone filled with activities and games. K9 Heroes Day, featuring Pooch Pursuit 5K-2K will be held on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pole Green Park. The event is free to attend and is family friendly. All dogs must remain on a secure lease and have current
license and rabies vaccination. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation, at 804-365-7150 or parksandrec@hanovercounty.
gov. Information submitted by Photos submitted by Marcy G. Durrer Marcy G. Durrer, recreation A dog takes part in the Pooch Pursuit in the photo at left. program director, Hanover Above, one of the vendor booths is shown, as well as the logo for the event on April 18 at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville. County Parks and Recreation.
Finding Value in Your Prime Active Aging Event set in April HANOVER -- Hanover’s 5th Annual “Finding Value in Your Prime”, Hanover’s Active Aging Event, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church at 8016 Atlee Rd. This is Hanover’s largest resource collaboration for seniors and is offered by the Hanover Council on Aging, Hanover County Sheriff 's Office, AARP, Ashland Police Department, Hanover Triad, and Hanover County Parks
Training classes for CERT to be held in March, April at Ashland Fire Station 30
and Recreation. The deadline to register is Thursday, April 9. The event is free to attend. Participants will enjoy complimentary coffee and lunch, as well as presentations to promote active lifestyles and positive aging. Meet representatives of services and resources available to older adults, and enjoy activities and door prizes. Want to find value in your prime collectables or treasured heirlooms? Again this year,
appraisers will be offering free appraisals of small table top sized items or jewelry. There will be a limit of two items per senior attendee. As an element of this year’s “Finding Value in Your Prime” Active Aging Event, the organizing committee would like your help to invite and recognize residents of Hanover County who are 90 years young or above, particularly 100 years … and above!! If you are 90 years and above, register by calling the
HANOVER -- Are you prepared for an emergency? Would you like to learn how to help your family and neighbors if one occurs? Then you are invited to become a member of Hanover County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). In the months of March and April,
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Registration is underway for the 5th Annual “Finding Value in Your Prime” event, which will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, at the Mechanicsville Baptist Church.
Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300. Interested individuals also may register by visiting www. hanoverparksrec.com and typing “Finding Value” into the
Basic CERT classes will be held at the Ashland Fire Station, located at 501 Archie Cannon Drive in Ashland. Classes will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8 and April 15 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4. Topics will include emergency pre-
Filter box on the left. Select “Event Attendee” and follow the website’s directions from there. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register by Thursday, April 9.
paredness, basic first aid, fire extinguisher usage, search and rescue, terrorism, and incident command structure. The classes will be taught by FEMA-certified CERT members. In order to graduate, attendance will be required for each class. If you would like to participate,
For more information, contact Hanover County Community Resources at 804365-4300. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
email your contact information (name, cell phone number, and email address) to HanoverCoCERT@gmail.com. The deadline to sign up is March 11. As always, the training is free! Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.
Lee Artists Show Photo courtesy of Christina Novak
The Windemere Art Gallery Show, featuring the Lee Artists Association, will be held April 4-30 at 6162 Mechanicsville Tpk. in Mechanicsville. A reception is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. on April 4. The theme of the show is "Blooms of Windemere”. Robert Duggan is shown with some of the artworks. For more information, call 804730-0384.
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chased via the link provided https://app.totemfgf.com/ web/campaigns/for wardfoundation~formerly-sophiehouse , or by scanning the QR
code with the camera app on your phone.
“Empowering action to move forward” strength, perseverance, persistence, purposefulness” The Sophie House is a local
non-profit dedicated to assisting working single moms by providing them with financial assistance for quality childcare, as well as educational workshops centered on financial, legal, and family counseling issues.
Friends of Hanover Dog Parks celebrates 8th anniversary Friends of Hanover Dog Parks (FOHDP) is celebrating its eighth anniversary this year. “Some pretty amazing things have happened because of the hard work and generous donations of so many supporters. And more will happen, but not without your participation,” Caroline Cooke said. “A non-profit organization such as ours depends on the willingness of individuals to take a bit of time to serve on its Board of Directors, a volunteer group. The time commitment would be a minimum of two to four hours each month: first, to come to meetings; then to follow-up on tasks that you may have signed up for. These could be to help with membership, fundraising, education, outreach, publicity, or planning and development,” she said. For those interested in volunteering, no experience or dog ownership are required.
The Sophie House why – Did you know that there are more than 15 million single moms in America today that are currently raising more than 22 million of America’s youth? Due to the skyrocketing
The Mission and Purpose follows: “The mission of the Friends is to enrich the quality of life in Hanover County through the establishment of recreational areas where dogs and people can interact in a safe, clean and pleasant environment. “The purpose of the Friends is to promote the health and welfare of companion animals and their owners through education and recreation. In cooperation with Hanover County -- to plan, promote, establish, operate, maintain, and regulate -- we will work to create and support public off-leash dog parks. We view the dog parks as community projects -- in partnership with the County, local businesses and civic organizations -- that satisfy the needs of dog owners and non-dog owners alike.” For more information, email friendsofhdp@ gmail.com or call Caroline Cooke at 804-513-1744.
costs, many single mothers are unable to afford quality childcare on one salary alone. They need help in order to hold down a job and provide for their families. This is The Sophie House’s largest fundraising event of the
year. All proceeds raised go directly to supporting programs for families, enabling them to go from instability to stability. For more information, visit www.thesophiehouse.org.
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