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Board postpones Wegmans’ hearing HCPS offers May 6 meeting set to hear amendments By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Amidst growing concerns regarding the COVID 19 pandemic, Board of Supervisors chairman Bucky Stanley opened last week’s meeting with a motion to postpone a previously scheduled public hearing regarding the Wegmans project. Originally delayed from its March 25 meeting, Stanley said the public hearing on proffer amendments associated with the application should not be conducted on April 22, the revised date set by the board at its last meeting. That decision was met with a public outcry with some suggesting county officials were presenting

citizens with a dyer choice — either not voicing their opinions on the controversial project or risking their lives by showing up for the scheduled hearing. Stanley noted current projections predict the virus’ level in Virginia to be at peak levels close to that date, and suggested the board move the hearing to May 6, a delay of two weeks. “We’re in some difficult times right now and we are trying to do the very best we can,” Stanley said. “Based on the information from the University of Washington forecasting that the peak of this virus may be the week of April 22, I believe that deferring the public hearing from April 22 to Wednesday, May 6 is the most prudent course of action,” he added. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard, author of a failed motion

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Supervisor Sue Dibble was credited with bringing all of the Cedar Creek involved parties together to reach a compromise.

at the board’s last meeting requesting the meeting be moved to May 26, voiced her appreciation for the thought prompting the rescheduling but said she could not support the motion. “I certainly appreciate the recognition that April 22 is not going

to be an amenable week. Hitting the peak of the curve on April 22 does not mean that we will be significantly out of danger a mere week later on May 6,” Prichard said. “This is such an incendiary public hearing that the public see WEGMANS, pg. 9

Hanover Habitat for Humanity announces closures Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – Linda Tiller, executive director of Hanover Habitat for Humanity, has provided an update about the measures being taken to protect staff, volunteers and the people they serve during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “We continue to follow guidelines issued by our local, state and federal authorities as well as direc-

tives from Habitat for Humanity International,” she said. According to Tiller, the following steps are being followed by the local organization: Administrative office: Hanover Habitat for Humanity administrative offices will be closed to the public until further notice, and they are working with limited remote staff. For now, use the general email address, info@ hanoverhfh.org, and someone will be back in touch as soon as

possible. Volunteers: All volunteer opportunities will continue to be closed until further notice. Habitat ReStore: The ReStorewill be closed to the public until further notice. Program applications: They will not be taking any applications for its repair program until further notice. The homeowner application process remains closed. The ReStore has been forced

to close, resulting in the loss of significant income. Construction of six homes has stopped, causing costly delays. The community’s support is appreciated more than ever. If you are able to make a donation in support of Habitat’s mission and its families, go to www. hanoverhfh.org/champion and contribute whatever you feel led, and help them get through this time. For more information, contact info@hanoverhfh.org.

ASHLAND – Hanover County Public Schools has announced that there are 15 locations offering free internet/WiFi access during the extended closure to help better serve students and families with limited or no access to high-speed internet. Chris R. Whitley, public information officer, said, “Although a stay-at-home order is in place, state and federal officials have indicated that travel to and from educational institutions is permitted to allow students and their families to access instructional materials and resources, such as internet/Wi-Fi.” “Our team recently completed work to increase the Metro Creative Connection signal strength of the WiFi at our four high schools that will provide moderate WiFi access in designated areas outside of these locations.” Whitley also said that 11 other schools have been identified across the division where moderate Wi-Fi access is possible. The signal strength varies by building and depends upon many factors. He also said to note the following important details:

General information A list of approved locations is attached and can be viewed on our Learn-from-Home Google Drive folder. These are the locations with the strongest signal based upon our test results. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. No one will be permitted on school property outside of this time period. see WI-FI, pg. 15

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DOSWELL—The State Fair of Virginia is inviting all crafters, quilters and others who create with textiles to help make face masks for health care professionals. As Virginia faces a rise in COVID-19 cases, health care workers and facilities across the state are grappling with the respirator and face mask shortage affecting the entire nation. Responding to local demand and the growing movement to make homemade face masks to support health care providers, fair organizers are asking its community of crafters to start sewing. “It’s an effort to connect our crafters to the current local need and give them an opportunity to help,” said Stuart Sanders, the fair’s assistant executive director. “Many of our annual competitors have the skills to create PPE [personal protective equipment], which is in high demand.” The local initiative began through a Facebook group called RVA Masks 4 Health, and Sanders was asked to join.

“Once we saw the donation requests from specific health care facilities, we gathered and sent the information to our State Fair community,” Sanders said. Face masks are an essential part of health care workers’ PPE. Faced with not having a mask at all, many health care workers are resorting to other measures, such as reusing single-use masks or using them beyond the official shelf life. And while the homemade masks aren’t medical-grade and don’t provide much protection when used on their own, they are known to help extend the life and use of surgical or N95 masks when worn on top. Many health care experts also agree that having any mask is better than no mask at all during extreme circumstances. Those wishing to contribute to the effort are asked to review instructions and guidelines for homemade masks, such as the proper patterns, specific fabrics that should be used and which facilities are accepting donations. For more information, instructions and links to video tutorials, visit StateFairVa.org, or the State Fair of Virginia’s Facebook page.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Mechanicsville.

Feb. 21

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 13400 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 9300 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 200 block of Berkley Street, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9200 block of Smallwood Court,

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 7000 block of Marie Lane, Mechanicsville. DWI: first offense was reported on Mechanicsville Turnpike/Old Hickory Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 5300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Arnold Road, Mechanicsville. Larceny of bank notes and checks was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 19000 block of Double Cedar Road, Montpelier.

Feb. 22

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Simple assault was

in the 5500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

reported in the 6000 block of Michael Heather Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 17100 block of Dunns Chapel Road, Montpelier. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway, Ashland. DWI, second offense in 10 years, was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road/Ashland Road, Glen Allen. DWI, third offense in 10 years, was reported

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 86 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 86 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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Profane and threatening language was reported over a public airway in the 9000 block of Barbette Court, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7200 block of Autumn Ridge Lane, Mechanicsville.

Feb. 23

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 86 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 16000 block of Coatesville Road,

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11400 block of Howards Mill Road/ Abner Church Road, Glen Allen.

Feb. 24

Simple assault was reported in the 6000 block of Michael Heather Court, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7400 block of Brandy Creek Drive, Mechanicsville.

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Virus has significant impact on local budget, schools By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local Budget director Shelly Wright updated board of supervisors members last week on the financial impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the local

budget, specifically a significant decline in revenue receipts. “It’s no surprise to any of you that the COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on both people and economies around the world,” Wright said

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at last week’s meeting. “In comparison to the loss of life and suffering this pandemic has caused, the financial impact is much less important, but my job today is to help the board appreciate the financial impact,” she added. With a statewide forecasted unemployment rate of 20 percent and businesses shuttered around the county, Wright said she has consulted with regional peers and county officials to revise and update impact projections. Some estimates predict a rebound in the economy by late summer, while others foresee more lasting impacts. “We had to settle on a set of assumptions that we feel are

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reasonable and we have done that,” Wright said. “Given the life of the stay-at-home order and an appropriate amount of time for businesses and individuals to start to rebound, we assume that it will be close to the beginning of 2021 before people are financially back on their feet and retail sales have recovered.” That situation results, according to Wright, in a sales tax revenue shortfall for the final months of the 2020 budget and the first half of the 2021 proposed budget. In addition to late payments on personal property taxes, Wright said real property sales are also expected to decrease. “With the near closure of all hotels, we are expecting to lose almost of all of lodging tax that we have typically received now through the end of the summer,” Wright said. It all adds up to a $4.3 million shortfall in this year’s budget. “It’s a $4.3 million hole that has to be closed with three quarters of the year already gone,” Wright said. Hanover is fortunate in that revenues before the pandemic exceeded projections in many departments, with interest earned on investment income accounting for the largest chunk of that unexpected revenue. “But, that wasn’t enough, so we began looking at areas we could reduce expenditures,” Wright said. “Every department was able to cut at least 5 percent out of their operating budget.” In addition, the county has implemented a hiring freeze. Those measures resulted in a $350,000 savings, and schools have committed to contributing $750,000 to address the shortfall. “When we put all these strategies together, we have a solid plan to finish out FY 20 in good financial standing.” The outlook for 2021 is less clear, and county officials are

awaiting revised state budget numbers before adjustments are introduced; but it’s clear some revisions are in order. “The final FY 21 budget is going to look very different than the one that was proposed in February,” Wright said. “Until we know what the state budget is going to look like, especially as it relates to school funding, we really cannot finalize Hanover’s FY21 budget.” The General Assembly is expected to reconvene on April 22 and release revised budget figures that will provide county officials a clearer picture regarding revenues. Wright said she will continue to work with school superintendent Dr. Michael Gill to adjust numbers and projections and plans to submit adjusted figures to the board at their May 6 meeting. County administrator Rhu Harris suggested adding an afternoon session to the special meeting scheduled for the evening of May 6 to address these financial concerns. In other coronavirus-related news, Gill provided board members with an update on school operations during the crisis. The superintendent addressed the current meals distribution project, a continuity of instruction plan, financial impacts on the school budget, hiring updates, and efforts regarding communication with students and teachers during the shutdown. Five locations are currently serving grab-and-go meals with curbside service for breakfast and lunch selections. At the time of Gill’s briefing, more than 13,000 meals at been served at those locations, and requests for those services continue to increase. Beginning this week, multiple meals will be distributed on Monday, Wednesday, and

Friday, and students are not required to be present to receive the food. “We expect that meal distribution will increase substantially,” Gill said. The county’s meal preparation staff will man those locations on a rotating basis beginning next week, replacing volunteers who have assisted in past weeks. Gill pointed out that food supplies are adequate, and the process for distribution is noncontact. “Our supplies are pretty robust at this point, but, again, this is all contingent upon how long this goes on,” Gill said. Gill credited teachers, principals and administrators with working long hours to ensure Hanover students continue to receive quality instruction during the crisis. He said those efforts include a focus on providing academic support for all learners and making sure students are provided social and emotional support during the crisis, including counseling and other services. Gill noted the differences in broadband access affecting Hanover students and said paper packets have been delivered to students unable to access online learning efforts. Initial efforts to keep students engaged for two to three weeks have now transformed in to comprehensive instruction programs designed to ensure “there are not learning gaps when students return in September.” This phase of instruction offers teachers more ability to tailor plans for their specific classes and address individual instruction. “It is in no way, shape, or form intended as a complete replacement for the six to seven hours a student would spend during the school day,” Gill said. see VIRUS, pg. 11

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For EMTs, virus is an ever-present threat By Dave Lawrence Richmond Suburban News

homas Paine once wrote, “These are the times that try men’s souls.” For the nation’s front lines in this time of the coronavirus pandemic, it most certainly is. For the past few weeks, I have heard a lot about doctors and nurses and emergency rooms. And they deserve all the mention they get – except for accusations that they’re stealing badlyneeded equipment. They are the tip of the spear in the so-called “war” against the pandemic. But they aren’t the only component in the flint from which the point is made. The group we have heard less about in official statements and the news media are the nation’s fire and EMS responders – even law enforcement officers trained as emergency responders. This group makes up the tip of the tip of the spear. It is a group that means a lot to me, for I am part of it as an emergency medical technician and president of a volunteer rescue squad. My squad, Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad, serves King and Queen County, which reported its first COVID-19 case on March 24. These days, we rely on our dispatchers to screen calls for potential coronavirus cases. There is a protocol, but it is not infallible. Any patient we see may be infected with the virus, yet show no symptoms. If we contract it, we or our families may not be so lucky. For example, I have asthma and diabetes – pre-existing conditions that place me at greater

risk of severe complications from the coronavirus. Other members of the squad, or their families, likewise have conditions that place them or someone they love at greater risk of severe complications, too. In that, we are just like most of the rest of the community. We have people in our lives that we must protect. To the extent we can, we do so by using personal protective equipment — the precious PPE that many of you have been hearing so much about lately. Instead of Kevlar, the body armor we don to face a potential COVID-19 patient includes nitrile or latex gloves, a surgical gown, an N95 respirator or surgical mask, and some kind of eye protection — surgical goggles or a face shield. Furthermore, the protocol is to put a surgical mask on the patient, too. That limits, but does not prevent, the spread of virus particles into the air around us, especially in the limited space of the box — the back of the ambulance where EMTs or paramedics care for and transport the patient. After each patient contact, all the PPE must be removed carefully so as not to accidentally infect ourselves. The PPE must then be disposed of properly. A fresh set of PPE should be used for each patient encounter. Given the pandemic and the surge of patients at many hospitals in coronavirus hot spots, that explains how you can go from, say, using a routine 10,000 surgical masks to 30,000 or 40,000 in a day. After we first responders drop a patient off at the hospital and carefully remove and dis-

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pose of our PPE, we must clean and disinfect ourselves, our ambulance — and, when back at the station, even our uniforms — thoroughly. We don’t want to leave possibly lethal gifts for our future patients, fellow squad members, or our families. When the tones drop, we first responders put ourselves at risk. We deal with clueless drivers or deer en route. On scene, we go into environments where patients or bystanders might be belligerent, where the air is foul with the aroma of animal and human excrement, where just a proffered “bed bug alert” sets your skin crawling, or where a patient might be bleeding out of an orifice we don’t care to put direct pressure on. And now, we face an invisible yet deadly threat, too. But we roll out anyway. It’s our job, our way of serving the community. One night a couple of weeks ago, I was on duty until midnight. When I left, I kept my radio on just in case. It had been a slow night — no calls — but, sure enough, while I was still close to the station on my route home through nearby King William County, I heard the tones. Breathing difficulty. The call was for a full-time crew, but no one responded right away. I pulled over, sending text messages to alert the person I had just been on duty with. I was ready to go if the full-time crew didn’t respond. It took a few minutes, but the full-time crew did get on the radio to say it was en route. I resumed my drive to Mechanicsville. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@ mechlocal.com.

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Rezoning vote is not an emergency, budget is critical As of now, given the Hanover County Board of Supervisors’ unfortunate vote on April Fools’ Day, the public hearing for the Wegmans rezoning will be held April 22. A motion to move the hearing to May 27 failed on a 4-3 vote, setting up a situation that seems heedless of Gov. Northam’s executive orders regarding social distancing. Attorney General Herring on March 20 rendered an opinion regarding how and under which circumstances public bodies may govern and use electronic means to conduct business in unusual times. Emergency business is the controlling factor. The Wegmans’ public hearing is neither an emergency nor even a priority at this point. Hanover County’s FY21 budget in the face of the pandemic crisis is far more important, given the likelihood that county employees and programs will receive grim news. The Wegmans’ case needs to be put on the back burner, with not a penny of incentive dollars disbursed in this fiscal year or the next. Pattie Bland Beaverdam District

Board should move slow and steady on Wegmans’ matter I read the article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch pertaining to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors moving forward in voting the approval of the Wegmans’ distribution center. Now let me say that there are few citizens more pro-business than me. Knowing the need for local businesses to provide jobs and generate tax revsee LETTERS, pg. 8

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enue to offset the cost of goods and services provided by the county is critical. I also know how critical it is for our governing body to be a sounding board for our citizens. We find ourselves in an odd situation due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Social distancing has become the norm and social gathering of no more than 10 is required. Because of this, public hearings seem to be impossible. Hanover County has been a shining example of “the right to petition the government.” From the article this morning, that no longer seems to be case. I know there have been many public hearings addressing this matter, and there are those whose standard is “No Wegmans in my backyard”, but to move forward on this matter now I do not think is wise. I don’t think it is wise to be like the captain of the Titanic “Damn the iceberg, full speed ahead.” We have been fortunate to have a BOS that has shown such fiscal responsibility that we are the envy of many counties and cities; a BOS that welcomes the participation of its citizens when and wherever possible. To show an attitude of “Damn what the public thinks, full speed ahead” will be costly for the county and possibly for your political future. The coronavirus has altered all of our lives as well as the day-to-day operations of our businesses and governments. Dan Johnson Montpelier

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catalyzed the human instinct for survival with the hoarding of once common consumer goods, the large-scale retreat from otherwise sound financial investments in the stock market, and the arrival of social distancing, which deteriorated our quality of life. But not everything that emerged was negative. The fast-paced world in which we lived not long ago slowed and redirected everyone’s attention to life’s basics. We got in touch with our vulnerability, which humbled us a bit and more of us sought God. We also gained a sense of appreciation for what we have in America with the struggle for toilet paper, giving us a glimpse of places like Venezuela. And we witnessed altruistic people willing to sacrifice themselves to help others in need; some volunteered to get groceries for homebound neighbors, others worked local food banks and so forth. Perhaps the most significant positive outcome was recovering some of the lost sense of family togetherness that had eroded with the rise in egocentricity and prosperity. School and entertainment closings coupled with adults working from home bolstered family unity. When the COVID-19 episode ends, valuable lessons should be learned: (1) Whatever happens to one of us can affect all of us, reinforcing the need to be considerate of each other; (2) We have little to no control over many important things in our lives, including the certainty of our death and the circumstances surrounding it, reinforcing our dependence on God and each other; (3) Disease preventives such as hand washing to prevent germs from entering the nose, eyes, and mouth and avoiding others when either we or they are ill are vitally

important, not just to deter the COVID-19 pandemic but also to impede communicable diseases like influenza. Daniel Corso Mechanicsville

Creating shortage of goods selfish America is a country of diverse places -- mountains, grasslands, shorelines and deserts. Its people also are diverse. There are many images and stories of citizens supporting and giving due to the coronavirus. Unfortunately, the flipside are the hoarders and profiteers. Buying an abundance of products to create a shortage just to make oneself feel sated or buying an abundance of products to resale for profit is sickly selfish. Badger Game Mechanicsville

Calculating ‘Trump deaths’ in lack of plan Epidemiologists have a term "excess deaths." This is the number of deaths above the usual, expected death rate in a city or region. It can be used to indicate an infectious disease spreading in the population, or an environmental carcinogen, for example. We have all now seen the graphs showing various numbers of infections and deaths under different containment strategies. I propose we now calculate "Trump deaths," for those "excess" deaths caused by Trump's confusing, contradictory and false statements, as well as a lack of a coherent federal plan. J.M. Thomas Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 10

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needs to be able to come and fully voice themselves during the meeting, so I cannot support this motion,â&#x20AC;? she added. Chickahominy supervisor Anglea Kelly-Wiecek suggested amending the motion and setting the hearing for later toward the end of May. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to be conscious that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to continue to schedule and pull, and I am afraid that if by May 6 if we are still in similar situations as we are today or we might be on the 22nd that May 6 is just two weeks after what we hope is the curve,â&#x20AC;? she suggested as a friendly amendment to Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motion. That suggestion was rejected, and the motion to postpone to May 6 was approved by a 5-2 vote. That action was followed by a public comment period that featured a number of citizens expressing opinions regarding scheduling of the Wegmans hearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The opportunity for citizens to engage with you in this capacity is the only opportunity we have as citizens to address all seven of you in one situation at one meeting,â&#x20AC;? Chris French said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m extremely disappointed in the boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to hold the hearing for Wegmans in the middle of a global pandemic,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not the best timing for this because you are going to be on the upward part of a downward slope of this curve,â&#x20AC;? French commented as he requested a further postponement of the hearing. Other speakers were more specific in their requests. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am here today to respectfully request the postponement of the public hearing on the proposed Wegmans distribution center proffer amendment case until the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stayat-home order has been lifted and the pandemic has subsided,â&#x20AC;?

Ashland resident Weedon Cloe said. He noted the importance of face-to-face interaction with constituents. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supplemental measures recently established by the county such as phone-in and email statements do provide citizen input on matters necessary to address immediate public health requirements and county business related to essential services in the face of this pandemic,â&#x20AC;? Cloe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, the magnitude of resident engagement on the Wegmans project so far and the fact that it is not a case necessary to prevent immediate public harm, prescribe a postponement,â&#x20AC;? he added. Other speakers noted the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines allowed governments to function and perform necessary and immediate business, but claimed the Wegmans hearing does not qualify as urgent. In another agenda item on last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, planning director David Maloney informed the board that an ongoing dispute pitting Cedar Lane residents against a planned industrial park has been resolved. After the board deferred action on a site plan appeal earlier this year, involved parties were asked to return to the table and seek common ground regarding the development of the Cardinal Commerce Center. Residents in neighboring Chickahominy Falls were joined by neighbors along Cedar Lane in opposing the site plan that outlined a single entrance and exit located on the narrow road and directly across the street from Chickahominy Falls. Opponents formed the Cedar Lane Coalition and filed for a site plan appeal. Residents maintained original plans for the project listed four entrances, two of them located off Route 1. Under the new agreement, Scannell Properties will construct a right-in, right-out entrance on Route 1 before the

first building is opened, reducing truck traffic on Cedar Lane by about 60 percent. In addition, trucks will be directed to utilize the Route 1 entrance to exit the facility, and future plans include a master plan that would further control truck traffic on Cedar Lane. Rick Albee, president of the Cedar Lane Coalition, said he was pleased with the settlement that addressed residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; main concern, traffic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am satisfied with this outcome and appreciate the tireless work of supervisor Sue Dibble, Roger Glover and the Scannell team to resolve this issue for our residents,â&#x20AC;? Albee said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were never opposed to the industrial park, but our main objection had always been 400 heavy trucks coming through Cedar Lane.â&#x20AC;? South Anna supervisor Sue Dibble was instrumental in reaching the agreement, setting up numerous meetings with involved parties. Dibble said that cooperation yielded results. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very proud of the way all involved parties were able to work together in a professional and respectful manner to identify concerns and seek resolutions,â&#x20AC;? Dibble said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were compromises made on all sides, and I sincerely appreciate everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard work. This was a real community effort, and it is my privilege to serve our constituents in Hanover County.â&#x20AC;? Chickahominy Falls developer Roger Glover also credited all parties for working together and reaching a settlement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very proud of what we have developed here in Hanover and what we all have been able to accomplish over these last seven months with the Hanover Board of Supervisors,â&#x20AC;? Glover said in a press release. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I do want to acknowledge the efforts of Supervisor Sue Dibble and Planning Director Dave Maloney who have worked diligently to improve the truck traffic patterns and meet our citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; concerns.â&#x20AC;?

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Supervisor: Work continues on applications Citizens of Hanover County: While COVID-19 has been the number one topic in the news these past several weeks, we must recognize that the world still needs to continue to function. While we are all responsible for using good judgment in how we deal with one another to minimize the spread of this virus, we must not let our fear drive us to the point of completely shutting down all opportunities for our neighbors to provide for their families. When Governor Northam issued his stay at home order, he specifically excluded the functions of government from those restrictions and has, on several occasions, stated that each local government is responsible for figuring out how to continue its services under the terms of his restric-

Henderson; son, David (Jill); daughter, Dawn Robertson; five grandchildren, Amanda, Shelby, Austin, Suzie and Zach; and one great-grandchild. Jim retired from Reynolds Metals as a machinist, and enjoyed life through fishing, camping, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, coaching baseball and being surrounded by his friends, family and loved ones. The ceremony will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Foundation for Prader Willi Research at F.P.W.R.org in honor of his grandson, Zach. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com. tions. He did not tell us to limit the functions of government. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors, being very conscious of the importance of citizen participation in the proper functioning of government, has developed a plan to allow enhanced public involvement in decisions requiring public input. We are continuing our standard public hearing format whereby citizens may address the board directly. This is being done under the rules and guidelines set forth by the Governor, limiting the number of people gathering for this purpose. The number of citizens allowed in the board room at any one time shall be limited by the Governor’s numbers and social distancing. This may require speakers to rotate through the space to maintain these restrictions. In addition to the standard public hearing procedures, we have provided additional means of participation through other technologies using voice mail and/or e-mail communications. Also, live streaming of all meetings continues.

MANSFIELD MANSFIELD, Evelyn Isabel Dible, 99, of Mechanicsville, was called Home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, LTC Virgil C. With over 30 land use applications needing to be addressed, we must continue to move forward with these proceedings in an expedient way. The citizens of Hanover County, applicants, proponents and opponents in all cases have a right to expect this board to meet its obligation to address their concerns and to make decisions in a timely manner. This is what they elected us to do. We have made available several new options for citizens to express their thoughts and concerns to the board during the time of this emergency declaration and I encourage the use of whichever means you choose. But please choose an option and share your comments with us on any and all of the upcoming cases. W. Canova Peterson Mechanicsville District

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Mansfield (U.S. Army, Ret.); and sister, Elaine Frye. Evelyn is survived by her children, Cindy Mansfield (Phoebe Wessinger), Raymond Mansfield (Deborah) and Pam Hogg (Woody); five grandchildren, Kris (Lauren), Bradley (Ashleigh) and Bryan (Tatiana) Boykin, Graig Mansfield (Ali) and Leslie McGovern (Patrick); as well as six great-grandchildren. As a military wife, she was an exceptionally strong woman and a great mother. Evelyn had a master's in music and had an accomplished career in both education and serving as organist for numerous churches through the years. Private services will be held. bennettfuneralhomes.com continued support of the Mechanicsville Local over the past few weeks. This has been a tough time for all of us but your articles have helped us to raise much needed funds to make us sustainable through the process. Our Hanover Cove project had experienced delays due to weather over the past year but we were excited to be moving along so quickly until the COVID-19 crisis. Your articles have not only raised dollars, but have given us a real sense of support from the Hanover community. We look forward to building at full steam as soon as the gathering restrictions are lifted. One of the houses was near finished when this happened. We are hoping that our construction staff and subcontractors can get it finished in the next few weeks. We will be sure to let you know when that happens! Many, many thanks! Linda Tiller Executive director Hanover Habitat for Humanity

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Shown right, Athena, Animal ID# 574002, is a 3-year-old female hound. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Vixen, left, also is a 3-year-old female hound. She has had her first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative, too. Athena and Vixen are both sweet girls who have been in the shelter for two months now. They are siblings who lived together before they arrived. Both dogs are sweet and playful. They do really well when they have the opportunity to run and play. Both dogs are social toward people. They will need to go to a residence with no poultry. Both dogs should be compatible in any living condition. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

Spring events postponed, canceled HANOVER -- The following Hanover County-related events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus health issue: The K9 Heroes event at Pole Green Park has been postponed from April 18 to Oct. 3. The household hazardous waste special recycling event at Verdi Lane that had been scheduled for April 18 is postponed. (There is expected

to be another opportunity in the fall.) The e-waste collection event at Verdi Lane on April 25 is postponed. (Plans are to provide another opportunity in the fall.) The prescription drug take-back event on April 25 is postponed. (Plans are to provide another opportunity in the fall.) The “Spirit of Volunteerism” event that had

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“It is intended to keep our students involved and build that base or platform going into next year at a reasonable rate.” Students will not receive traditional grades for the final marking period and will be assessed for promotion by the teacher who considers a number of factors in that decision. Final grades for the year will be based on the previous three quarters of instruction. Gill noted that HCPS returned $3 million to the county in unused funds that was returned to the school’s CIP fund.

been set for May 5 has been postponed until the fall. The “Business Appreciation Day” held by the Department of Economic Development has been postponed from May 7 until the fall. The “Finding Value in Your Prime” active aging event has been canceled. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

“We know this closure is going to result in potentially a loss of millions in sales tax and other revenues, so in addition to the $3 million, it is our intent to try to do our part to close that gap with an additional $750,000,” Gill said. Gill projected a $1.15 million loss in meal revenues during the closure due to the absence of lunch fees. He also noted that K-12 education in the Commonwealth is expecting a one-time stimulus package, but the amount or timing of those funds is unknown at this time. “We are hopeful to have those numbers sometime in the next two or three weeks,” Gill said. “What that final number will be, we do not know.”

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Regional authorities offer citizens guidance on calling 911 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com CHESTERFIELD – The Central Virginia All Hazards Incident Management Team —Regional authorities are reminding citizens to call 9-1-1 only in the event of a life-threatening emergency. Because of the outbreak of COVID-19, emergency resources may become stretched thin, so citizens can help by calling 9-1-1 only for medical emergencies. Citizens who believe they

have contracted COVID-19 should call 9-1-1 only if they are experiencing either severe difficulty breathing or severe illness. Citizens also should continue to call 9-1-1 for nonCOVID-19 medical emergencies. For information about COVID-19, including testing, citizens are asked to call the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) at 877-ASKVDH3 (877-275-8343) and not 911. More information also is

available at the VDH webpage, Testing for COVID-19. Callers may be asked additional questions to identify potential COVID-19 cases. These questions are to ensure that first responders arrive with appropriate personal protection equipment, not to diagnose COVID-19.

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WASHINGTON -- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing $250 million in grants from the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults. Virginia received a grant for $5,817,310. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on March 18, provided the additional funding for the nutrition services programs authorized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965. These programs provide meals to more than 2.4 million older adults each year, both through home delivery and in places like community centers. The need for these servic-

es, particularly home-delivered and packaged meals, has increased as community measures to slow transmission of COVID-19 have closed meal sites and have left many family caregivers unable to assist their older loved ones. “The Tr u mp Administration recognizes that the measures needed to protect older Americans from the serious threat of COVID19 have been disruptive for many of our most vulnerable,” said HHS Secretary Alex Azar. “Getting more funds to community organizations that deliver meals to older adults, such as Meals on Wheels, is another example of the Trump Administration’s whole-ofgovernment, whole-of-America approach to combating the COVID-19 pandemic.” Provided by a network of community-based organizations, such as Area Agencies on Aging, local community and senior centers, faith-based

organizations, and other nonprofit service providers, these programs work together to help millions of older adults each year. “The network of community-based organizations that provide Older Americans Act services has an exceptional capacity to coordinate services, bring together service providers, and adapt to overcome challenges, and they are employing innovative solutions to continue meal services,” said ACL Administrator Lance Robertson. “This additional funding will help communities across the country provide older adults, especially those at greatest risk, with the healthy meals they need.” Older adults who need assistance can contact the Eldercare Locator to find services available in their community. The Eldercare Locator can be reached at 1-800-677-1116 or https://eldercare.acl.gov/.

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Church of the Redeemer raises funds for Haiti

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Members of the Haiti and No Room at the Inn committees at Church of the Redeemer celebrate raising nearly $20,000 for their Haiti Ministry housing project. At left is one of the homes that was built in Lascahobas, Haiti, through the ministry. Madame Antoine Sonia was living in a shelter made of sheets and tarps before moving into her new home. The Haiti Housing ministry is one of three recipients from the church's annual No Room at the Inn event each December, which has raised $250,000 over the past 12 years. The other 2019 recipients are The Possibilities Project, which supports teens aging out of foster care, and the Mechanicsville Church Emergency Functions (MCEF) emergency housing assistance program.

PCES employees share message of love with students, families Photo submitted by Chris R. Whitley

Pearson’s Corner Elementary School administrators and staff wanted to let their students and families know that they “Love Their Panthers!” The message was posted on the school fence as a reminder of the relationships they share at PCES. Hanover County Public Schools will be closed through the remainder of the 2019-2020 year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Ashland voters may cast absentee ballot on May 5 Risk is too high for COVID-19 exposure in May 5 General Election By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland has been granted permission to allow any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot in the May 5 Election. Three Ashland Town Council seats are open, with six candidates on the ballot. Assistant Town Manager Matt Reynal said the decision came down from the Virginia Department of Elections, and is being administered by Hanover County General Registrar/Director of Elections Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson. “The DoE (Department of Elections) is allowing any registered voter to vote by absentee ballot in this election to minimize the risk of exposure [to the coronavirus, known as COVID19] for all participants,” Reynal said. For more inforREYNAL mation on absentee voting, go to the Hanover voter registrar’s website at: https://www.hanovercounty. gov/365/Voting. Reynal may be contacted at 804-7989219 or mreynal@ashlandva.gov. As for her office, Smithson said, “The Office of Voter Registration and Elections

is committed to helping all eligible registered voters maintain the ability to cast a ballot in the upcoming May 5, 2020, Town of Ashland General Election. For your safety and to minimize risk of exposure to COVID‐19, you are encouraged to request and vote SMITHSON an absentee ballot by mail.” To request an absentee ballot be sent to you by mail: 1) APPLY ONLINE: Using the Virginia Department of Elections secure Citizen Portal: www.vote.elections.virginia.gov. To complete the ballot request online, you will need your DMV ID (or driver’s license) and social security number. To begin, find your voter record by providing the information to log in. Then check the box “I want to apply for absentee voting.” Follow the prompts taking you to “Choose an Absentee Option” you will check the circle beside “I have a reason or condition that prevents me from going to the polls on Election Day.” You will then select from a list of reasons for requesting a ballot. In the case of social separation due to COVID‐19, you will select, “My disability or illness.” Follow the prompts to complete the submission. 2) Paper Absentee Ballot Application request forms: Use code 2A for #3 “Reason for Absentee Ballot” Download from online and print the application request.

Call 804‐365‐6080 or email hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov to request an application to be mailed, emailed or faxed to you. Once the paper application is completed and signed, you can submit by way of: Mail: Hanover County Absentee Specialist P.O. Box 419 Hanover, VA 23069 Email: hanovervoting@hanovercounty. gov Fax: 804-365‐6078 As required by law, a ballot will be sent to you by mail within three days of receiving and approving your application. “Please ensure your application is complete,” Smithson said. “Applications missing required information may be denied.” Absentee voters also are reminded to allow sufficient time to receive and return your voted ballot, allowing for possible postal delays. Do not delay in requesting or submitting your ballot.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES: April 13, 2020: Last day for citizens to register to vote or update their address in order to vote in the May 5, 2020, Town of Ashland General Election. April 28, 2020, by 5 p.m.: Last day to request that an absentee ballot be mailed to you. If you have any questions while completing your application, contact the office by calling 804-365‐6080 or by emailing hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov. For the latest information, visit www.hanovercounty.gov/365/voting.

Montpelier Branch Library announces plan for library use By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER -- Renee Sottong, the branch manager at the Montpelier Branch Library of the Pamunkey Regional Library, devised a plan for “using” the libraries in the system during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Librarian Carolyn Garner said the public libraries have adapted quickly in finding new ways to serve their communities. She said these new services allow patrons to take part while they adhere to Gov. Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home order. “With coronavirus-related disruption quickly becoming the new normal, librar-

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ians and staff members at the Pamunkey Regional Library have embraced innovation and discovered new ways to reach the community,” Garner said. “Our buildings may be closed to the public,” said Tom Shepley, library director, see LIBRARY, pg. 18

Ashland Strawberry Faire canceled due to COVID-19 fears Scholarships for local students will be granted thanks to generosity of board members, event sponsors Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – The Ashland Strawberry Faire has responded to the pressing community health concerns related to the COVID-19 crisis. After months of behindthe-scenes planning, the board made the difficult decision to cancel the June 6 Faire. “Based on local information regarding C-19 and its possible impact on our ability to hold the Faire, we decided to cancel it. It was a hard decision,” President Sharon Chidsey said. The Faire is providing options to the vendors already committed to this year’s Faire, including rollover of fees, receiving a refund minus a nominal administrative fee, or a donation of all/part of the fee to be earmarked for the Hanover County Public Schools and Randolph-Macon College scholarship program. The financial impact of canceling the Faire will produce a shortfall of funds for this year. This situation has made it difficult to grant scholarships and keep seed money in the bank to start next year’s Faire. The board’s solution: all board members will personally contribute to the scholarship fund to fill in the gaps. Seed money for next year’s

Faire will stay intact, allowing for a healthy start to next year’s Faire. “We felt it was important to honor our commitment to the students who have been told that they were being awarded a scholarship,” said one board member. She shared that one of her daughters had been a recipient of a local scholarship. She wanted to ensure that the same opportunity was available this year by announcing that she would personally donate to the scholarship fund in order to reach the $6,000 target. The rest of the board members agreed to do the same, thus securing the scholarship fund for this year. As a result, nine seniors from Hanover County Public Schools and one student from Randolph-Macon College will receive scholarships. To top off the good karma, Ashland Physical Therapy and Village Bank offered to roll 2019 sponsorship dollars directly to the scholarship fund. In this instance, “It takes a village” to offer scholarships in light of a canceled Faire, and the board truly appreciates the extra financial support from Ashland Physical Therapy and Village Bank. see STRAWBERRY, pg. 15

WI-FI Continued from pg. 1

All guests are expected to adhere to all official social distancing guidance issued by Governor Ralph Northam, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and are encouraged to remain in your vehicle.

Access to and use of school property Access is available to HCPS students, families, and staff for educational purposes only, not leisure or entertainment. These locations are not open to the general public. Use is limited to the exterior of each location in the designated areas. The interior of the building is not available or permitted. Per the Hanover Fire Marshal’s Office, accessing the Wi-Fi while in a fire lane is permissible. A licensed driver must remain in the driver’s seat. All HCPS policies apply, including the Acceptable Use Policy. Students may gain access through the HCPS Guest network, which is the same network students’ access inside our schools. For security reasons, the SSID and access codes for the network are not published. If your student requires this information, enter a request through our HCPS Student Support Portal. Prior to arriving onsite, certificates will need to be loaded to your device. Follow the directions at http://hcps.us/certificates.

STRAWBERRY Continued from pg. 14

With all of the challenges our world is faced with, that’s a “berry” good thing. Thank you to all the amazing volunteers, creative vendors, wonderful community sponsors, and hardworking nonprofit workers that make it magically happen.

Teachers wishing to access the Wi-Fi network will connect using the same HCPS network configuration they use within the buildings. In addition to the expanded Internet/Wi-Fi service we are offering, note the following third-party information that may be of further assistance:

Parking Lot Access: High Schools

HCPS WiFi Access Locations Range from building is approximately 300'

Corridor

Location

Signal/Strength

Comments / Notes:

Central

Atlee High School

1-Very Strong

Parking lot outside the 300s hall

Central

Hanover High School

1-Very Strong

Parking lot in front of the 300s hall

Comcast

East

Lee David High School

1-Very Strong

Side parking lot near the gym

Comcast is now offering 60 days of free service to families with limited income. To sign up, call 855-846-8376 (English) or 855-765-6995 (Spanish). In addition, Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots across the country will now be free to anyone who needs them – including non-Xfinity subscribers. For a map of Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots, visit www.xfinity.com/wifi. Once at a hotspot, just select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch any browser.

West

Patrick Henry High School

1-Very Strong

Side parking lot near the gym

Parking Lot Access: other schools

Range from buildings vary by location

Corridor

Location

Signal/Strength

Central

Pearson's Corner

1-Very Strong

Strong signal from benches by library, signal in fire lane

East

Mechanicsville

2-Strong

Strong signal in front and near bus loop on sidewalks, strong signal in office parking lot and bus loop

East

Pole Green

2-Strong

Strong signal in bus loop and on sidewalk in front of office near benches

West

Beaverdam

3-Moderate

Strong signal in fire lane and sidewalk in front of school. Medium to weak signal in the parking lot on right side of building. No signal on left side of building

West

South Anna

3-Moderate

Strong signal in fire lane in front of building near gym and front doors. Medium signal on left side near gym. Weak signal in fire lane to right of front doors, no signal on right side of building parking lot/sidewalks

Verizon Verizon is automatically adding 15 GB of data across nearly all plans, to be used between March 25 and April 30. Visit https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/covid19-faqs/#hotspot. “We hope you will find this information helpful as we work to provide access to virtual learning to as many students and families as possible during this challenging time. Should a student need assistance with accessing the Wi-Fi at one of our 15 locations or a password reset, please visit our HCPS Student Support Portal,” Whitley added. The Faire will continue to be made possible through a partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. For more information, visit www. Ash l and St r aw b e r r y Faire. com. Both the Ashland Strawberry Faire and the Ashland Kiwanis Club are 501(c)(3) organizations.

On Campus Wi-Fi Access: other schools Corridor Location Central

Chickahominy

Comments / Notes:

Range from buildings vary by location

Signal/Strength 2-Strong

Comments / Notes: No parking lot access, signal near the benches by the front doors.

Central

Oak Knoll

2-Strong

Signal near benches by front entrance/office

East

Laurel Meadow

1-Very Strong

Front parking lot weak signal, strong signal in bus loop and sidewalk

East

Stonewall

1-Very Strong

Strong signal on sidewalk outside front of building, strong signal on sidewalks located on the side of building closest to Lee Davis

West

Elmont

1-Very Strong

Strong signal near benches outside the main office. Sidewalks outside of classrooms througout school have a good signal

West

Liberty

3-Moderate

Moderate signal in fire lane and benches near door A5 and A3. Modederate signal in court yard next to science building

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LIBRARY Continued from pg. 14

“but the library is still open for the public.” With six branches serving Hanover County, the Pamunkey Regional Library is responding to changes in the way people live, work, and learn. “Our staff members connect daily with patrons who rely on us for a variety of reasons. We’ve been able to apply that experience to adapt rapidly to changing conditions,” said Shepley. In addition to curbside pickup, and expanded access to digital materials, Pamunkey Regional Library has added mobile hotspots to its lending library, enabling homebound students and remote employees to work from home. Library patrons also can be found

working in their cars outside local branches. “Many of our patrons rely on the library for its high-speed Internet. When the buildings are closed, everyone can still access our public Wi-Fi networks outside,” said Kate Eminhizer, branch manager of the Mechanicsville Branch Library. Eminhizer added that the library now offers on-demand printing. “Patrons can email their documents to ask@pamunkeylibrary.org, then pick the printed materials up at their local branch.” This is an essential service for those who are suddenly working or studying at home and don’t have access to a printer. New services and expanded access to materials are only a part of the ini-

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tiative. Shepley said that maintaining the personal connection between the library and its patrons is the foundation of everything the library does. Staff members use daily comfort calls to check on patrons’ well-being and remind them that the library continues to serve. Handmade signs bearing messages of hope and encouragement decorate library windows. At some branches, teddy bears peek out in honor of the popular picture book, “We're Going on a Bear Hunt.” Bear-spotting has become a popular scavenger hunt activity for families weary of life inside. Cheer Packs are a popular new program that appeals to home-bound patrons of all ages. “It brings a happy 7 PM

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little surprise to their day, and maybe exposes patrons to something they might not have discovered. One mom called and told us that her kids are now wild for ‘Origami Yoda’, which they’d never heard of before. That’s a real silver lining,” said Eminhizer. Community response to the changes has been positive. On Facebook, one patron posted a photo of items received in a Cheer Pack and wrote, “I was so worried we wouldn’t be able to take advantage of this . . . Thank you for being so kind and walking me through the process to register [for a library card] online . . . thank you for this wonderful service during these scary times!” As the library continues to evolve, Shepley said that the health and safety

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of it patrons and staff remains the highest priority. “I’m proud of the way our staff has come together during this unprecedented crisis. As a library family, we’ve committed to serving our communities for as long, and in as many creative ways, as we possibly can.” No one knows what the coming days will bring. For now, at least, the Pamunkey Regional Library continues to serve. All branches of the Pamunkey Regional Library remain closed to the public until further notice. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www. pamunkeylibrary.org.

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Remembering Yellow Jackets’ No. 1 fan Tommy Inge dies after brief illness By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor “The Bee mobile has gone home.” Randolph-Macon’s No. 1 fan, Thomas M. “Tommy” Inge of Ashland, took in his last game and passed away on March 26. He died of complications from COVID-19, according to his daughter, Robin Coleman of Chesterfield. Inge was a fixture on the Randolph-Macon Campus for decades. “He had told me it was either 1960 or 1961 that he came to his first Randolph-Macon basketball game and he got hooked and was accepted into the Yellow Jacket family,” said Randolph-Macon sports information director Phil Stanton. Inge, who grew up in a series of foster homes, connected with the Randolph-Macon community while working in Ashland. “Our family shopped, bought groceries at Cross Brothers grocery store,” said Eddie Webb, son of former Randolph-Macon head basketball coach Paul Webb and a

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Randolph-Macon’s No. 1 fan, Tommy Inge (center) poses with the 2018-19 Yellow Jacket men’s basketball team.

player himself on the basketball team in the 1970s. “Tommy worked in there and that’s where I first met him.” Inge’s relationship with Randolph-Macon began through the store itself. “The owner, Mr. Cross, first introduced him to sports

because he took him to a couple of basketball games over at Randolph-Macon,” said Jimmy Price, another RandolphMacon basketball player from the 1970s. “He got bit by the bug.” With a little help from friends when he couldn’t afford

tickets, Inge attended game after game after game – and not just men’s basketball games. He began to attend other sports, too, and became some of the women’s sports biggest fans. He didn’t start out a big women’s sports fan. Recently retired women’s head basketball

coach Carroll LaHaye said there was a stretch early on where she does not remember seeing much of him. But that changed, and when it did, it was a big one. “All of a sudden he was back on campus, all feet in, all body in with all the sports,” LaHaye said. “He was just a super sup-

porter of athletics. He just loved his athletic teams, his Yellow Jackets.” In many ways, RandolphMacon became Inge’s home. “I think he found RandolphMacon to be kind of a place of refuge, and a place where his talents for connecting with people were welcome. Therefore, he just kind of threw himself into it,” said Rob Witham, WHAN broadcaster and freelance sports reporter for the Local. “When you have a life that you don’t feel accepted in many areas, when you find [acceptance], we as humans tend to latch onto that. “Credit to Randolph-Macon College for: a) allowing it to happen; and b) being so receptive to him. All that did was to fuel his passion for them and it ended up being a win-win relationship in the end.” Witham has covered Randolph-Macon as a broadcaster and print reporter since 2012 and has had ample time to observe how the Yellow Jacket community accepted Inge as one of their own. “You can tell if someone is appreciated when … they’re around and people want to be around them,” Witham said. “There are some people who would have been in Tommy’s position and people would have been cordial to him, but maybe kept an arm’s length distance

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– and that was never the case, especially with the student-athletes that I saw him talking to and supporting. It wasn’t there simply because he wanted to be there. He was softball’s No. 1 fan. He was field hockey’s No. 1 fan, soccer’s No. 1 – he had no delineation in terms of this sport’s more important than another.” Inge in many ways lived on campus. Once he retired, he spent a great deal of his day on campus, enjoying the campus when the weather was good, hanging out in the Commons and frequently dining with the students – taking time to make personal connections with them. “Tommy and I kind of got close really quickly. I would always see him in the gym and go up to talk to him,” said Randolph-Macon women’s basketball player Becca Arrington. “But even in Estes [Dining Hall] I would see him sitting and I’d him over or he’d wave me over and we would have lunch or dinner together and we would catch up. At softball games he would ride his little buggy over and we’d talk to him. He was always, like, a huge supporter of the sports teams. He was a good friend to a lot of people, too.” Randolph-Macon softball player Shelby Hill said they always expected to see him at home games. “We would always expect to see his face. He was so supportive, right up there on the fence cheering everyone on,” Hill said. “A lot of people felt as if he were our own grandfather almost – not by blood, but by being in the Randolph-Macon community.” Hill’s favorite memory of Inge was on one Valentine’s Day. “He came out to one of our practices in the springtime – I think it was on Valentine’s Day, if I remember right – and he

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Above, Randolph-Macon’s Kelly Williams (left) gives Tommy Inge a high five after a game. Far left, the Yellow Jacket softball team shows off their Valentine’s gift from Inge. Left, Inge poses with the women’s basketball team after they won the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship in 2018.

brought us all little boxes of heart chocolates and roses. I thought that was the sweetest thing.” He did that for other teams as well. LaHaye said he would call ahead to make sure he brought enough for all the members of the women’s basketball team, for example. Inge became such a fixture that his preferred seat was known as a no-go for anyone else. In recent years, as his health worsened, he would usually sit next to the stands by the men’s locker room in Crenshaw Gymnasium. When he was younger, he and a posse of other intense Randolph-Macon fans had their special spot to sit, and it could be a dangerous place –

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if you wore stripes. “Tommy and two of his friends, Byrd Turner and Randolph Carter, the three of them when we were there went to all the games – home and away,” Eddie Webb said. “They always sat right at mid-court, opposite the benches. It was not a friendly place for you, if you were a referee, to go down that side of the court.” Webb said Inge could be tough on sports reporters who didn’t cover Randolph-Macon to the extent he felt the college deserved. The Yellow Jackets had a solid NCAA Division II team at the time, but one local television station took its time to take notice. “Tommy was really ticked

off with Channel 12 because they would never come out to Ashland to film stuff – now, Channel 12 is on the Southside. They had a sports announcer by the name of Jim Granger,” Price said. “Tommy got wind that Jim was coming out one night to cover the game. It was probably one of those nights there was nothing else going on. … I can remember before the game that Tommy was at the far end of the gym putting up this huge sign, a scroll sign. When Jim Granger came he looked at the other end and saw that huge sign that said, ‘R-MC basketball’s a stranger to Channel 12’s Jim Granger.’” Inge often rode to campus in a heavily decorated scooter decked out in Yellow Jacket

logos and colors. Sometimes, before basketball games, it would be parked in a place of honor in front of Crenshaw gymnasium. No one who saw it would forget it, although nearly everyone who saw is a bit unsure about what Inge called it – the Bee-mobile, Yellow Jacket mobile, Yellow Jacket bumblebee. Whatever it was called, it was nearly as memorable in its own right as Inge was. Inge caught most of the men’s and women’s basketball games this season, but he had a number of health issues and they began to catch up with him. He was undergoing rehab at Canterbury Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Henrico when the Yellow Jacket

men’s and women’s basketball teams were about to leave for Salem for the Old Dominion Athletic Conference championship tournament. He had one question for the doctor. “Do you think I’ll be able to go back home to my apartment and go to the games?” he asked. The answer was no, but the teams made sure Inge knew they were thinking of him. “Just prior to leaving for the ODAC tournament we got a basketball,” Carroll LaHaye said. “It came from the men’s team. They said you guys need to sign this basketball because we want to present it to Tommy. Who ‘we’ were, I don’t know. The basketball was going to be from men’s basketball and women’s basketball. The men’s team signed it, the women’s team signed it, and I think Jimmy Price or Paul Jez – or both of them – took it to him.” Inge was not happy he could not go to Salem – he and Price often rode together to the ODAC tournament the past few years. But Inge’s daughter was able to help him feel a part of the action from a distance. “I set up my laptop in his room and we pulled it up on the Randolph-Macon website,” Robin Coleman said. “We were able to watch some of the games.” In addition to his daughter, Inge is survived by a son, Mark Inge of Chesterfield, and three grandchildren. Coleman said they hope to hold a celebration of his life, preferably at Randolph-Macon. But plans for that are on hold as the virus that killed him spreads through the community. When they can celebrate his life, Randolph-Macon would be the perfect place to hold it, for, as Mark Webb said, “Most people knew him as a fan. The players knew him as a friend.” Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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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

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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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PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 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

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

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

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

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

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

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IN THE PROBATE COURT CASE No. 2019-GC-42-00111 & 112 South State Bank, s/b/m to Park Sterling Bank, as agent under durable power of attorney dated September 8, 2014; Petitioner, vs. Patricia Friel Mcpheeters, an allegedly incapacitated individual; Clessie Lee Morrisette, Jr.; William Andrew Cathey; Marion Vance Cathey, Jr.; Brenda Cathey Pron; Gerald Thomas Childress a/k/a Jerry T. Childress; Sharon Burke; Carol Jean Burke a/k/a Jean Burke; Patricia Cordrey a/k/a Patricia Kincaid; Cheryl Gunter a/k/a Sherril Gunter; Respondents. TO THE RESPONDENT(S) LISTED ABOVE: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to Answer the Petition for Finding of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian and the Petition for Finding of Incapacity and Appointment of Conservator in these actions, copies of which are herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answers upon the Petitioner(s) listed above at the following address(es): Thomas D. Kilpatrick, Esquire, 2512 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. Your Answers must be served on the Petitioner at the above address within thirty (30) days after the service of this Summons and Petitions upon you, exclusive of the day of such service; and if you fail to answer the Petitions within that time, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petitions. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing has been scheduled in these matters on July 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m., at the Spartanburg County Probate Court, located at 180 Magnolia Street, Room 302, Spartanburg, SC 29306, to hear and decide the Petition for Finding of Incapacity and Appointment of Guardian and the Petition for Finding of Incapacity and Appointment of Conservator. Probate Court recommends that all interested parties be represented by counsel licensed to practice law in South Carolina. If any interested party wishes to represent himself/herself, he/she will be required to adhere to the South Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure and South Carolina Rules of Evidence.

Wednesday, April 22, 2020. This is a change from the previously published notice.

If you need further information, please call the County Administrator’s Office at 365-6005.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator LEGAL DISPLAY ADS

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, on the following ordinance being proposed for adoption: ORDINANCE 20-05 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III, LAND APPLICATION OF BIOSOLIDS A complete copy of the proposed ordinance and related information is available at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. All persons wishing to comment on the proposal may appear at the stated time and place.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONING REZ2019-00037, AIR PARK ASSOCIATES, L.P. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-13-94(c), Air Park Associates, on GPINs 7798-44-0937, 7798-44-0663, 7798-44-2350, 7798-33-3765, 7798-34-2121, 7798-24-8382, 7798-24-6569, 7798-24-4811, 7798-25-1001, 7798-35-3160, 7798-35-4750, 7798-35-0225, 7798-25-6471, 7798-45-3554, 7798-54-5903, 7798-33-9427, 7798-43-4904, 7798-43-4481, 7798-43-8505, 7798-53-1614, and 7798-35-1840, consisting of approximately 217.34 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions. The property is located on the west line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) approximately 1000 feet south of its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) and on the south line of Ashcake Road (State Route 657) approximately 800 feet west of its intersection with Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Limited Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the development of a warehouse/ distribution facility. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set April 22, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room at the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the time, date and place for a public hearing concerning the disposal by quitclaim deed of the following real estate: All that certain tract of 0.346 acres of real property abutting Rt. 360, Bell Creek Rd and Sandy Ln located in the Mechanicsville District, Hanover County Virginia.

All persons desiring to be heard above may appear at the stated time and place. A plat of the subject property is available for inspection at the office of the County Administrator any regular working day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE2020-00005, AIR PARK ASSOCIATES, L.P. Request(s)aSpecialExceptionPermitinaccordancewithSection26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to allow a building height taller than permitted on GPINs 7798-44-0937, 7798-44-0663, 7798-44-2350, 7798-33-3765, 7798-34-2121, 7798-24-8382, 7798-24-6569, 7798-24-4811, 7798-25-1001, 7798-35-3160, 7798-35-4750, 7798-35-0225, 7798-25-6471, 7798-45-3554, 7798-54-5903, 7798-33-9427, 7798-43-4904, 7798-43-4481, 7798-43-8505, 7798-53-1614, and 7798-35-1840, consisting of approximately 217.34 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the west line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) approximately 1,000 feet south of its intersection with Ashcake Road (State Route 657) and on the south line of Ashcake Road (State Route 657) approximately 800 feet west of its intersection with Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland Copies of the above case may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. 24

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Museum to document impact of COVID-19 in Virginia Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) is implementing a new collecting initiative to document the impact of COVID-19 on all Virginians throughout the Commonwealth. “As we continue to react and adapt to the widespread COVID-19 health and financial crisis, we feel that our institution is uniquely positioned to lead the important work of documenting the impact of this unprecedented and far-reaching emergency in Virginia,” said VMHC President and CEO Jamie Bosket. “Like other great trials of our past, we know that it is critical that future generations be able to learn from what we are facing today.” As the Commonwealth’s oldest cultural organization and the only institution dedicated to

telling the entire story of Virginia, the VMHC is launching an initiative to document the ways our Commonwealth and its communities have been impacted by the pandemic. The VMHC will be accepting digital submissions throughout the crisis on a special webpage which allows all Virginians to share their stories, upload original images, audio or video recordings, or donate artifacts to the collection. Experiences relating to changes in daily life, work and family needs, and the role of the health care and first responder community will be of particular interest. These submissions will be added to the VMHC’s renowned collection of nearly 9 million items for future research, exhibition, and programmatic use. The VMHC’s extensive holdings already includes personal accounts of Virginians closing schools, building makeshift hospitals, and “staying

in” due to yellow fever in 1855, smallpox in 1905, and the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918. More information about this important initiative and how to contribute content can be found online at VirginiaHistory.org/COVID19Stories. This is the latest new development in VMHC’s commitment to serving Virginians during these trying times. The VMHC recently launched a curated collection of free digital resources and learning materials – one of the most impressive offerings of any likeminded organization in Virginia (VirginiaHistory. org/AtHome). This growing portfolio includes hundreds of hours of video content, hundreds of pages of articles and historical research, brand new virtual tours, as well as tools for student learning and engagement at home. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture

is owned and operated by the Virginia Historical Society — a private, nonprofit organization established in 1831. The historical society is the oldest cultural organization in Virginia, and one of the oldest and most distinguished history organizations in the nation. For use in its state history museum and its renowned research library, the historical society cares for a collection of nearly 9 million items representing the ever-evolving story of Virginia. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is located at 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. in Richmond’s Museum District. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday for the galleries and museum shop and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday for the research library. For more information call 804-340-1800, visit VirginiaHistory.org, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Virginia State Parks remaining open for day-use activities Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Virginia’s State Parks are open for dayuse activities, while officials with the department continue to monitor the situation with COVID-19. People may visit a local state park to engage in outdoor activity. Strict social distancing requirements must be followed. As outlined in Executive Order Fifty-Five (PDF), all public beaches (i.e., sandy beach located on a tidal shoreline) as defined in § 10.1-705 of the Code of Virginia are closed except for exercising and fishing. The Virginia State Park beaches impacted by this order include the following parks: Belle Isle, Caledon, Chippokes Plantation, False Cape, First Landing, Kiptopeke, Leesylvania, Mason Neck, Westmoreland, Widewater and York River. In addition, the following parks’ inland beaches are closed: Bear Creek Lake,

Claytor Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Holliday Lake, Hungry Mother, Lake Anna, Smith Mountain Lake and Twin Lakes state parks. This decision was made for the safety of park staff and visitors due to the difficulty in maintaining strict social distancing at these locations. Overnight facilities and restrooms are closed through June 10. The closure includes all cabins, campgrounds, camping cabins and yurts, as well as restrooms and bathhouses. Also, in adherence with federal guidance and the Governor’s executive order, all visitor centers and other indoor facilities are closed to the public. Park staff is available by phone if assistance is needed. Groups or gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited and these restrictions will be enforced by park staff. If you are sick, have been around someone who is sick and/or experiencing symptoms consistent with the COVID-

19 infection, you are asked to refrain from visiting. It is very important that guests follow social distancing guidelines during all visits by keeping a distance of 6 feet or more between themselves and other guests. Guidelines for day-use visits: Stay close to home and keep visits short. Guests should bring their own soap and hand sanitizer to use during day-use visits. Groups and gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited and these restrictions will be enforced by park staff. Guests should keep a distance of at least 6 feet from others at all times. While on trails, alert others of your presence and step aside to let others pass at a safe distance. Parking fees remain in place. If entrance contact stations are not staffed, which is typical at this point in the season, self-pay is available, and we recommend you bring cash or check for the daily parking fees (PDF).

Rentals, programs, events

All in-person programs and events are canceled, as well as any event of 10 or more people that is scheduled through June 10. Virginia State Park staff will not provide shuttle service for recreation activities. If you intend to participate in activities that have different starting and ending locations, you will want to prepare to have transportation available at your start and end points. Boat rentals are suspended through June 10 at all parks that offer this service. Visitors are welcome to bring their own personal watercraft.

Camping, cabins, and other accommodations All overnight facilities are currently closed through June 10. Anyone wishing to cancel their reservation through that date will receive a full refund. Reservations from May 1 to June 10 will be kept in the park system for now. If cancellation will be required, you will receive notice at least two weeks prior to the start of your stay.

Playgrounds, shelters and outdoor venues Effective through June 10, all playgrounds are closed. Additionally, picnic shelter, amphitheater, and other outdoor facility rentals will be canceled and facilities closed.

Reservations If you have concerns or questions about future reservations, call the Customer Service Center at 800-9337275 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Any private event occurring between now and June 10, and estimating more than 10 people in attendance, must be canceled per the governor’s guidance. A full refund will be provided.

What You Can Do Keep in mind that you are recreating in a public facility. While the park system is making increased efforts toward sanitation, each surface is only as clean as the last person who touched it. Therefore, you should take steps to protect your

health by following these guidelines provided by the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time. Avoid touching your face. If you’re sick with any ailment, stay home. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When in public, maintain a social distance of at least six feet. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it away. If you don’t have a tissue, use your elbow. Clean surfaces you touch regularly.

Resources Looking for more information about the coronavirus? Here are a few resources to help: Gov. Northam's updates Centers for Disease Control Va. Department of Health

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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.

The Mechanicsville AARP Tax-Aide site is open this year in the Mechanicsville Library. Tax returns will be prepared from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through April 9. Free tax preparation and electronic filing are offered. Service is available on a walkin first come/first served; no appointments will be made this year. Photo ID and Social Security cards are required to obtain service. For more information, call 804-537-0662 or email MechTaxAide@gmail. com.Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the

Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville. The group is a self-help fellowship for the friends and family members of addicts who are in need of understanding and healing themselves. For details, call Sandy at 804-730-4812 or email sandy.leigh@verizon.net.

Ongoing Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove

Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail. com.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran

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

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.

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 email craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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

Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets 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 at (804) 249-1845. The website is http://www.mcshin.org.

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April 15, 2020

5,000 Sq Ft, 5+ BR’s, 4.5 BAs, 1st Flr Office, Formal Dining Rm, FR w/Gas FP, Elegant Kitchen w/Corian Counters, Island & Double Wall Oven, Large Master w/Huge Walk-In Closet Plus Deluxe BA w/Tiled Shower & Jetted Tub. Vinyl Siding & Windows, Wd Flrs on 1st & 2nd Flr, Dual Staircase, 2 Zone Heating/Cooling, 2-Car Garage, Finished 3rd Flr, Finished Bsmt, Rear Deck & Screen Porch. YOU TRULY NEED TO SEE THIS HOME TO SEE WHAT ALL IT HAS TO OFFER! $579,000

One Owner Transitional w/ 4,019 Sq Ft, 5 BR’s, 2 Full Baths & 2 Half Baths, Formal Rooms w/ Wd Flrs, Kitchen w/ Wd Flrs, Granite Counters, Breakfast Bar & SS Appliances, Family Room w/ Gas FP. Spacious Master Suite w/ a Deluxe Bath w/ Garden Soaking Tub & Separate Tiled Shower w/ Glass Door. The Finished 3rd Floor w/ a Bar/Rec Room & Media Room. Brick Front & Vinyl Siding, 20KW GENERATOR, 2 Car Garage, 2 Zone Natural Gas Heat/Central Air Sitting, Screen Porch & Stamped Concrete Patio. $479,950