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Vol. 36, No. 50 | Richmond Suburban News | May 6, 2020

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Struggling businesses get help from county office

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE -- In addition to closing schools and disrupting the lives of millions of citizens, the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is having devastating effects on local businesses.

Despite an array of government-based grants and loans, the challenges of surviving a total shutdown of the economy are significant.

In addition to attracting new business to the county, Hanover County’s Office of Economic Development also is charged with supporting existing businesses in the county.

When news of the pandemic emerged, the agency began a robust effort to gauge the impacts and provide assistance to local businesses.

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“Hanover County quickly moved to partner with ChamberRVA, along with our regional and local partners, to put together a survey that polled the businesses in each of our jurisdictions in the Richmond Region,” director Linwood Thomas, direcTHOMAS tor, said. “There were over 550 respondents and Hanover County received about 40 responses directly.”

The agency also relied on technology to con-

Thank you to MRMC frontliners

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On Tuesday, April 28, members of Hanover Fire-EMS Station 7, Station 6 and Battalion 1 joined the Hanover County Sheriff's Office and MISSION BBQ to thank, support, and cheer on members of the healthcare team at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center.

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Governor reviews three-phase plan with May 15 reopenings

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor RICHMOND – Gov. Ralph Northam released a threephase plan to ease restrictions during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic at his

2 p.m. Monday news briefing.

His goal date for a return to business targets Friday, May 15, with the restrictions easing Thursday night, May 14.

“Make it very clear this virus is still here; it has not gone away and it will not go

away until we have a vaccination, and that may be at the end of this year or another year or two. All of our efforts have slowed its spread, but they have not cured the disease.”

He did say that “on the path forward, always be aware the

virus is still with us.”

“We will behave more cautiously than before; we must not relax our vigilance, especially with the most vulnerable populations [the elderly and those with existing conditions].

In Phase I, he said Virginians are safer at home; “large gatherings are still a bad idea,” with no social gatherings of more than 10 individuals continuing. The Governor also said Phase 1 calls for the continuance of teleworking, face

coverings, and easing limits on business and faith communities. He said, “Workplace safety is critical.”

Phase I may last about three weeks, but residents will see GOVERNOR, pg. 26

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County government making food kits available today, Friday HANOVER -- Hanover County government will continue to make food kits available to the community on Wednesday, May 6, and Friday, May 8, at John M. Gandy Elementary School and Mechanicsville Elementary School.

The pre-packaged food kits will be available, two meals per person, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on each of those days.

This is a separate and distinct food program from the one being offered to children

by Hanover County Public Schools.

The Hanover Education Foundation, working in partnership with Hanover County Government and Hanover County Public Schools, received funding for this purpose from the Central Virginia COVID-19 Response Fund.

These meals supplement the student meal program and the work of many food pantries and churches.

Depending on the demand, the county government will schedule additional dates, as long as supplies last.

Those who need food will be able to drive through designated lanes at the school to

pick up the kits, with as little human contact as possible for health reasons.

Kits include a ready to eat entrée such as chicken salad, tuna salad, or BBQ beef, a tortilla, bag of chips, granola bar, trail mix, cookie, fruit roll up, and juice box.

One box per person will be available.

To donate or volunteer, visit https://www.togetheroneregion.org/.

“Thank you to the Community Foundation, the Emergency Management Alliance of Central Virginia, United Way, the Hanover Education Foundation, Plan RVA, the founding contributors, and everyone else associated with this initiative,” said Jim Taylor, deputy county administrator. “It is really impressive to see this take shape so quickly to help to meet the nutrition needs of many in our community. We are proud to be a part of it.”

For more information, contact the Hanover County Department of Community Resources at 804-365-4300.

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

Ashton Clevenger inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at JMU Staff Report news@mechlocal.com BATON ROUGE, Louisiana -- Ashton Clevenger of Mechanicsville recently was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. He was initiated

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at James Madison University.

Clevenger is among about 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

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Bon Secours joins plasma program for COVID-19 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -– Bon Secours announced it has joined the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) national Expanded Access Program (EAP) for Convalescent Plasma as a treatment protocol for COVID-19.

Convalescent plasma is collected from individuals who have recovered from the virus, and it is administered to the patients with COVID19 who are at high risk of progression to a severe or life-threatening stage of the disease.

Convalescent plasma has been safely collected and used at various times over the past century to treat polio, measles, hepatitis B, influenza, Ebola, and other pathogens.

The FDA designated the Mayo Clinic as the lead institution for the program.

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Expanded Access Treatment Protocol,” said John McCurley, M.D., chief clinical officer for Bon Secours Richmond. “We have established a network of participating blood suppliers that will work at the local level to supply hospitals with convalescent plasma. The key to the success of this program is the donor population.”

Qualifying donors are people who have had COVID-19 and are symptom-free for 28 days or longer. They can donate blood through their local American

Qualifying donors are people who have had COVID-19 and are symptom-free for 28 days or longer. They can donate blood through their local American Red Cross Blood Donation Center or they can donate at other participating blood donation centers found on Bon Secours’ website.

program includes registered health care providers across the country.

“In our ongoing effort to care for our communities, Bon Secours is facilitating access to investigational convalescent plasma through participation in the National

Red Cross Blood Donation Center or they can donate at other participating blood donation centers found on Bon Secours’ website.

Before donated blood can be used, it is tested for safety.

Then it goes through a process to separate the blood cells

so that all that is left is the plasma with the antibodies.

A single plasma donation has the potential to help up to four patients with COVID-19.

Investigative convalescent plasma used within the guidelines of the EAP is different from antibody testing, which also is referred to as serologic testing for COVID-19.

While both programs use antibodies found in a person’s blood, investigative convalescent plasma is a treatment for patients with COVID-19 who are at high risk of progression to a severe or lifethreatening stage of the disease. In comparison, serologic testing is a new laboratory blood test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist with efforts to determine how much of the U.S. population has been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.

For more information, and to find a list of local blood donation centers participating in the expanded access investigative convalescent plasma program, visit: www.bonsecours.com or call 888-700-9011.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue block of Cordle Court, Mechanicsville.

March 5

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 6400 block of Sledds Lake Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 15400 block of Beaver Den Lane/Pug Swamp Lane, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7900 block of Colony Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 15400 block of Waldrop Lane, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway/ Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Disseminating videographic still image to harass was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

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

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9900 block of Honey Meadows Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6400 block of Sledds Lake Road, Mechanicsville.

March 12

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 8200 block of Greenview Road Mechanicsville.

Forging was reported in the 9200 block of Pamunkey River Farms Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 13400 block of Liberty School Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7000 block of Brooks Farm Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 6700

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Violation of protective order was reported in the 7100 block of Swindale Court, Mechanicsville.

March 11

Grand larceny building was reported in the 7600 block of Walnut Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

of Ashcake Road, Ashland.

Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported at Studley Road/Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 97 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 9300 block

Recovered property was reported in the 7100 block of Brandy Hill Terrace, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Burnside Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported on Interstate 295 and U.S. 301, Mechanicsville.

Fraudulent application for credit card, $200, was reported in the 9000 block of Brevet Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 16200 block of International Street, Doswell.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of tobacco products, minor, was reported in the 12400 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 12100 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Ashland.

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

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 13100 block of Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8300 block of Cadys Mill Road, Hanover.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 7300 block of Lee-Davis Road/Thrush Way, Mechanicsville.

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

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

March 14

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 7300 block of Jackson Arch Drive, Mechanicsville.

Abduction by force without justification was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6200 block of Creighton Road/Power Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 98 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

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March 17

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 9500 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card theft was reported in the 10000 block of Buck Trail, Mechanicsville.

A missing person was reported in the 9200 block of Mars Drive, Mechanicsville.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7900 block of Colony Drive, Mechanicsville.

Receiving goods from credit card fraud, $200,

DWI, second offense in five years, was reported in the 7400 block of Sandy Lane, Mechanicsville.

Mental health was reported in the 9000 block of Forest Haze Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

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New branch locations as a result of the addition of Peoples Community Bank include locations in Montross, Warsaw, King George, Dahlgren, and the Fredericksburg area.

“We have been extremely pleased by the reception we’ve received from Peoples Community Bank customers and employees, as well as many members of the communities that the bank has served with distinction for so many years,” remarked Tom Cherry, president and chief executive officer of C&F Bank. “The addition of these five locations gives us more opportunity to do what we do best, and that’s help businesses and individuals achieve their financial goals while providing extraordinary customer service. We look forward to see C&F, pg. 7

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ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools is accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020-2021 school year.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible. Parents and guardians may locate the school their child will attend at http://bit.ly/AttendanceZone.

Parents and guardians of eligible kindergarten students may register their child as follows: 1. Complete the pre-registration form at https://register.hcps.page. Individuals without internet access or a device may skip this step.

2. Access, complete, and return an Enrollment Form. z Print the form online: https://enrollment. hcps.page. z Pick up a form at any of the 15 elementary schools’ exterior Kindergarten Welcome Centers. z Pick up a form from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 6 or 8 at one of the five meal service sites (Battlefield Park Elementary School, Beaverdam Elementary School, John M. Gandy Elementary School, Mechanicsville Elementary School, and South Anna Elementary School).

Return completed Enrollment Form by the U.S. Postal Service to the child’s school or place the form in a collection bin at one of the five meal service sites from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.

3. Upon receipt of a completed Enrollment Form, the school registrar will contact parents and guardians to schedule an in-person appointment to review the following required documents: z Child’s Birth Certificate (official or certified copy). z Photo ID of parent or legal guardian.

Proof of residency is required. This includes providing one of the following documents, which must reflect the resident’s name and

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and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

SHERIFF’S was reported in the 11000 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I

physical address: z Deed. z Current mortgage statement from the lender. z Current lease (signed). z Sales contract for the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser).

Two of the following also are required and must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: z Current landline telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service bill. z Voter registration card. z Current DMV issued vehicle registration. z W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year. z Combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes (paid within the current year).

• Bank statement, medical bill, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months.

Registration is not final until the in-person appointment occurs and the registrar receives all of the required documentation. In-person appointments for this purpose are permissible under current guidance provided by state officials. All staff and guests are expected to follow all official social distancing and related guidance issued by Governor Northam, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control.

A School Entrance Health Form and immunization record also is required before the start of school.

For more information, parents can email the principal at their child’s assigned school or visit http://hcps.us/parents_students/student_enrollment.

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

Uttering was reported in the 10300 block of Nassawadox Way, Ashland.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 8100 block of Saddle Crest Drive, Mechanicsville. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 8

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

LETTERS

Wear the mask and gloves: Save a life

| Reader Views

By Melody Kinser Managing Editor reshman year of junior high school (back in the old days before the middle school concept was implemented in West Virginia) was highlighted by an assignment about career dreams. At the time, I was fascinated by psychiatry, especially the works of Dr. Sigmund Freud.

While doing research on the profession, I realized that I would never make it through medical school to pursue a specialized field. But, despite that setback, I accepted the fact that I am curious about human behavior.

When friends and I would go shopping, I was the one who, while waiting, was content to sit on

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a bench observing people and how they interact.

Today, however, I find myself becoming more agitated during the limited periods outside of my house. It’s frustrating enough to see adults not adhering to safety guidelines during these unusual and unknown times of the coronavirus.

Last week, I saw some people either with a mask and gloves on or just a mask. Yet, there were far too many out and about without a mask or gloves.

It’s bad enough that adults are endangering others with their poor decisions, but I’ve seen too many children without any protective gear.

Parents, keep your children safe. It really is a matter of life or death.

The most frightening sight was a young

woman who was probably seven to eight months pregnant. She was walking around without a mask and gloves.

In addition to putting herself at risk, she also was gambling with the life of her unborn child.

The new look is imperative. We must do all we can to follow the directives of Gov. Northam.

This isn’t an issue of politics. It is about saving lives as medical personnel and scientists work to find a vaccine to stop this pandemic.

Please, wear a mask and gloves. The emphasis is about decreasing the number of COVID-19 cases and resuming life in some manner of normalcy. I won’t go so far as saying normal, because I think we’re going to see a new norm.

In the meantime, stay safe and wear the gear.

Only the luckiest are ‘on a roll’ these days

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Sometimes, you just can’t escape addressing the toughest and most pressing of issues. You know the kinds of things I’m talking about — issues that everyone is talking about or items that affect all of us in our everyday lives.

In that vein, I embarked for answers to one of the pesky and most

asked questions in America today.

While other items have made remarkable comebacks after initial runs on grocery stores, the toilet paper aisle at my local market remains as bare as the territory it’s designed to serve.

I’m not the only one making this awkward inquiry. I found numerous message boards and posts that displayed a dismayed public growing more impatient with each passing day and reflecting a king-sized lament

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over the lack of toilet tissue.

Now, it’s easy to understand how toilet paper and other items quickly disappeared from the shelves as Americans were faced with an unknown period of quarantine and uncertainty linked to dwindling household supplies and food.

The initial action by Governor Northam produced a run on the supermarkets not unlike the crowds generated by the hint of impending

snow or hurricanes. Unlike those territorial disasters, this one involved a nationwide barrage on supplies, with hand sanitizer and toilet paper taking the biggest hit.

After weeks, I would have assumed most people have enough toilet paper to last for the most severe of quarantines, assuming the mediation we are enduring did not include laxatives. To my dismay, the aisles are still empty see ROLL, pg. 8

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Return to normal will not take place overnight When will COVID-19 restrictions be lifted? Seemingly overnight, SASR-2 coronavirus wreaked havoc on America’s roaring economy, devastating businesses and the nation’s workforce. And the damage extends well beyond economic.

Bans on hospital volunteers impose a burden on overworked medical staffs, while patients are denied the emotional support of family, friends and clerics. Our quality of life has been dismantled. We are prohibited from attending church and patronizing entertainment venues, and we need an appointment to enter our bank. In public, masks and surgical gloves are commonplace as is treating strangers like lepers and avoiding physical contact with people we know and love.

Let’s take a brief look at the danger of this pandemic. The following data was extracted from Virginia Health Department daily reports for COVID19, which noted more than half confirmed outbreaks occurred in longterm care facilities.

Date, cases and deaths: April 22, 10,266, and 349; April 23, 10,998, and 372; and April 24, 11,594, and 410.

Undoubtedly, the impact of the disease has been impeded by mandated societal changes. Virginia’s infection rate based on its population is approximately 0.14%, of which 3.6% died, which as of now is much lower than Center for Disease Control (CDC) national data – infection rate of 0.25%, of which 5.6% died.

By comparison, CDC national data on influenza last season ranges from 39,000,000 to 56,000,000 cases and 24,000 to 62,000 deaths; despite having an effective inoculation for the flu, it remains a formidable killer, yet we don’t fear it. see LETTERS, pg. 8

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local governments must quickly pivot as these viruses mutate and are spread in different ways,” he added.

The department’s website is tracking which local restaurants are remaining open for take-out service. The website also offers information assisting businesses in other areas.

“Hanover County created an easily accessible website page the first week into the

pandemic to provide critical resources to our local businesses and farmers along with those who may be displaced from their jobs due to the pandemic,” Thomas said. “We also created a user-friendly application that can be utilized with any smart phone to show what local restaurants are open for carry-out and delivery during this time.”

Initial numbers indicate

local businesses are taking advantage of the site. “What we are seeing is that traffic in March was double the average website hits we are used to seeing over the last 24 months, which tells me people are utilizing our resources page to gather information.”

Thomas’ office also is available to assist business owners with applications for federal see BUSINESSES, pg. 14

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“We have also reached out to individual businesses via phone and utilizing Zoom and virtual meetings to poll them directly on how our department can better assist them,” Thomas said.

While some businesses are taking advantage of federal assistance, the process has not been seamless.

“The feedback we are receiving is that the application processes for PPP (Paycheck Protection Program) and EIDL (Economic Injury Disaster Loan) loans are very cumbersome,” Thomas said.

But that’s not the main question on the minds of local business owners.

“The question we are getting the most is when do we anticipate the Governor [Ralph Northam] beginning the process of opening back up many of our local businesses that have been hit hardest, including our local restaurateurs and

times and the last pandemic we experienced in this country was the Swine Flu in 20092010, which had a mortality rate closer to .02% compared to the current COVID-19 pandemic, which is tracking at about a 2% mortality rate with the caveat that this is still evolving,” Thomas said.

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hoteliers understanding new safety protocols will be necessary,” the director said.

It’s a question on the minds of county officials daily, and Thomas’ office is closely monitoring a fluid situation.

“We are following this closely and we understand many people are struggling and just want to open their doors again,” he said.

The county has adhered to Northam’s stay-at-home orders and other guidelines.

“We continue to recommend our businesses follow the mandates set forth by the Governor, but we do have several local Hanover- and Ashland-based businesses that have been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force that are working hard to advocate for our local restaurateurs, hoteliers and retailers not to mention those other industries hardest hit by this pandemic,” Thomas said.

The unique and random nature of the virus made it difficult for local agencies to predict or prepare.

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and only the most savvy of shoppers know when to hit the store at the most opportune time to find the product.

I couldn’t get any answers as to when the shortage might end, and even the companies that produce what we once considered a necessity aren’t sure when the shelves will be full again.

But, those officials did supply reasonable accounts of

how we got in this mess. It seems toilet paper production is pretty predictable and companies rely on historical data to gauge just how many sheets to produce.

Ramping up that production is more difficult than it sounds with factories staffed and tooled to produce a normal supply. In addition, the virus has affected work schedules at those factories. By mid-April, most big producers have increased quotas — but when it will reach your spindle is still unclear.

Before we go any further, let me make it clear we have toilet paper at my house.

Mysteriously, I find myself searching for it even though we have at least a month’s supply. To my surprise, I discovered I might be part of the problem.

After a couple of frustrating days of searching for answers, I somewhat jokingly asked the store manager if he knew when people might be able to start using the bathroom again. He moved to the edge of the coun-

subsequent offense, was reported in the 92 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland.

stop, attempt to escape/ elude, was reported in the 92 block of Interstate 95 South.

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Forging was reported in the 11100 block of Air Park Road, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana,

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Eluding police, failure to

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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A recent Stanford University study suggests COVID-19 is more widespread, bringing its death rate closer to influenza.

Irrespective of any data or its accuracy, two things are true: (1) operating under the current restrictions threatens America as we knew it and (2) the return to normal will not be overnight.

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Questioning uproar about Wegmans’ plan (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.)

First, I want to say, I am not a “come here” to Hanover County. I was born in an old farmhouse where Cherrydale subdivision is today. My family has lived in Hanover County for four (or more) generations.

ter, and spoke in an almost whispered tone as he explained how toilet paper aisles remain empty day after day.

He informed me that when rolls come in and are placed on the shelves, they immediately sell out. It seems people who don’t actually need any more toilet paper can’t resist just the sight of the available product and scoop it up.

Who would have thought the thoughtlessness of some consumers would lead to shortages for others leading to

unspeakable inconveniences?

With the information he provided, I ventured to ask one more question. I feared it was a bridge too far, and it was.

In response to my question regarding when was the best time to arrive at the store to get toilet paper, he moved away and told me he didn’t know.

On further investigation, I discovered that grocery stores are hesitant to publish restocking schedules fearing a run on their stores that would violate current restrictions and make

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 36 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8100 block of Crown Colony Parkway, Mechanicsville.

I am sick and tired of the whining and belly aching from the anti-Wegmans’ groups.

Second, I want to address some of the reasons being brought up against the project. z “Keep Hanover Hanover”. Huh? If we kept “Hanover Hanover”, there would not be a Foxhead, Kings Charter, Milestone, and Ashcreek. All of you “antis” would be living where? Who cares?! We would still have agricultural farmland and wooded acreage and none of you. z “The trucks are a danger to our children”. What? As parents you allow your children to play in the streets. Every one of you should be charged with neglect and endangerment to your children. Don’t you have yards, playgrounds, and homes in your neighborhood? Just ride through any of the mentioned neighborhoods and children are skateboarding, playing basketball (hoops set up on state-maintained roads), etc., in the street. Children running amuck and no parents in sight! Parents who have never

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of

taught children the rules for riding bicycles on state-maintained roads.

Third, the litter you are placing all over the county. If you think placing signs illegally on roadways throughout the county is gaining support, you are wrong. If the signs had not shown up in the eastern part of the county, I would have stayed out of the debate.

Disgusting! Keep your litter in your neighborhoods.

The Hanover Air Park is an industrial complex. I say “Welcome Wegmans”. We should encourage more businesses like this in the county.

Obviously, the residents of this area and a couple of our supervisors think more of themselves instead of what is best for Hanover County. The two “lady” liberals on the board of supervisors think more about votes than they do about what is best for the county.

Having been involved in a recent rezoning for solar panels, one of the liberal supervisors’ logic was that owners of property should be able to do as they

social distancing impossible.

The whole experience left me more appreciative of the pile of toilet paper sitting in our bathroom closet, but still somehow unfulfilled in my search.

But, I’ve also learned my quarantine-inspired lesson, and I will end my search for the elusive item. I’ll try to live in the reality that if I don’t need it I won’t buy it.

Besides, I’ve set my sights on loftier goals. We’re running low on hand sanitizer.

Empresstree Lane, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 8100 block of Atlee Road/North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville.

please with their land. Well, following that logic, the owners/developers of an already approved industrial property should be allowed to do as they please with their land.

Supervisors, do your sworn duty and do what is best for Hanover County. Listen to, but ignore, the unnecessary noise from those who do not have a clue what Hanover was before they immigrated here.

Arthur Smith Mechanicsville

Responding to ‘Trump Deaths’ letters I read the two J.M. Thomas letters to the editor recently published in The Mechanicsville Local.

First, you blast “Trump Deaths”. In a subsequent publication, you are offering tips on how to be civil (civil is your term) while stating that one’s position requires verifiable evidence, not just idle talk. see LETTERS, pg. 17

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BELTON, Jared Conner, 23, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry D. and Sylvia X. Barksdale; and his uncle, Steve Barksdale. Jared is survived by his parents, Donna and Sam Rice; sister, Celeste Caveness (Justin); nephew and niece, Garrett and Scarlett Caveness; as well as many extended family and friends. He was a 2015 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and most recently was employed as an Electrical Apprentice with Cornerstone Electrical. Jared was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for hunting and fishing.

His favorite place other than home was the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He was the most loyal friend and compassionate person you would find.

The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, where services, by invitation of the family, were held Monday, May 4, 2020. The family asks that if you have concerns about exposure to pathogens, online condolences be made at bennettfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Mangohick Volunteer Fire Department, 3493 King William Rd., Aylett, Va. 23009.

BROOKS, Jean Hanback, 90, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Fannie Hanback; brothers, Larry, Hunter and Cecil Hanback; twin sister, Anne Coleman; and her husband of 65 years, William E. "Bill" Brooks. Jean is survived by six children, Bill Brooks (Lynda), Margie Brooks (Barbara), Janet Wade (Jeff), Pat Hines (David), Suzanne Pritchard (Bob) and Claire Harlin (John); 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was a charter member of Westhill Baptist Church (now Mechanicsville Baptist Church), where she held many leadership roles.

Her contributions through the church included serving meals with her husband for the Virginia Baptist Disaster Feeding Unit, most notably to those in need in the wake of 9/11. After doing an amazing job raising her six children, Jean pursued her passion for art by taking classes at the VMFA and creating wonderful works of art for others to cherish. A highlight of Jean's life was her trip to Italy, where she was able to view the creations of the "masters." The family would like to thank the staff of Covenant Woods for the loving care they provided

and for being her extended family. She will be remembered for her contagious smile that will be missed but held dear in the hearts of those she loved. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. bennettfuneralhomes.com

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She was an avid reader and animal lover. Because of present circumstances, services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Children's Hospital of Richmond or the American Heart Association. Please sign online guestbook at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

EDWARDS EDWARDS, Barbara Mae Barham, 88, passed away on April 28, 2020, from COVID-19. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edwards; her mother, Elizabeth Martin and her husband, Connor. She is survived by her son, Jerry (Debra); one granddaughter, Courtney Weir (Rob) of Hannahan, S.C.; one great-grandson, Eli Weir; one brother, Earnest Barham (Shirley); and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Barbara worked at the American Tobacco Company for 31 years, where she made many lifetime friends, and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, where she served as a deacon and loved the Lord and her Christian family. Barbara was a great storyteller, homemaker, awesome cook and loved to host gatherings. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2020. A service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences at woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

GAYLE GAYLE, Elsie Corker, 78, of Mechanicsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Karen Gayle Bower; and her husband of 52 years, Davis Lee Gayle. Elsie is survived by her son, Brian Gayle; son-in-law, Michael Bower; grandchildren, Jennifer and Kevin Bower (fiance, Ashton Daniels) and Andrew and Jessica Gayle; and sisters, Martha Britton and Betty Jones (Ed). Elsie was an active member of Shady Grove UMC for over 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and loved all flowers, particularly orchids and roses. Elsie was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother whose kind, caring and compassionate qualities will be missed by her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shady Grove UMC, 8209 Shady Grove Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. bennettfuneralhomes.com

HILL HILL, Irene B., 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,

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April 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Sterling F. Hill. She is survived by her son, Ivy S. Hill (Joann); daughter, Ann Wallace (Mike); son, Walter R. Hill (Sherry); five grandchildren, Michelle, Ivy Jr., April, Walter Jr. and Michael Jr.; eight great-grandchildren, Brittany, Austin, Hailey, Nolan, Mikayla, Avery, Chayton and Kolton.

Irene was a lady who loved to clean and had a passion for shopping. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pamunkey Indian Baptist Church, 7270 Walnut Grove Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111.

TAYLOR TAYLOR, Chelcie "Cowboy" Gene Sr., 67, of Mechanicsville, passed away at his home Wednesday, April 22, 2020, with his loving wife of 30 years, Shirley Hepp Taylor, by his side. Survivors include his sisters, Laura Bell Maynard (Ralph) and Patsy Maynard; his brother, Michael (Liz); his children, Christy Moore (Greg), Dana Overby (Bill) and Gene Taylor (Elizabeth); stepdaughter, Taska Parker (Dave); six grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends who loved him. He was preceded in death by two brothers, his parents; and a brother-in-law, William Maynard. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Online guestbook available at affinityfuneralservice.com.

TOWNSEND TOWNSEND, H. Barnes Jr., 78, of Manquin, Va., passed away on April 25, 2020. He was born on July 19, 1941, to the late Hugh and Elizabeth Townsend Jr. of Manquin, Va. He was preceded by his sisters, Kay T. Tatum and Antoinette T. Baker. Barnes is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bertha Gatewood Townsend; two sons, Hugh B. Townsend III (Lisa) and Greg Townsend (Johanna); three grandchildren, Hugh B. IV, Nicole and Jackson. He is also survived by a sister, Jane T. Lewis; and a brother, Howard A. Townsend; and many nieces and nephews. Barnes graduated from Virginia Tech in 1966, and was the owner of Riverside Dairy Farm. He was a member of Rehoboth Baptist Fellowship in King William and a member of King William Ruritan Club.

ceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Catherine Alexander Yarbrough; and two sisters, Ruby Smith of Hanover and Eleanor Sekerdy of Richmond.

Wally is survived by his daughter, Susan Finkenstaedt and husband, Mike, of Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan; daughter, Linda Corbin and husband, Paul, of Mechanicsville; and son, David Yarbrough and wife, Dee, of Glen Allen. Wally is "Papa" to seven grandchildren, Kate Levy and husband, Brent, of Denver, Colorado, Billy Finkenstaedt of Los Angeles, California, Andrew Corbin and wife, Stephanie, of Richmond, Zack Yarbrough of Virginia Beach, Olivia Bryant and husband, Cody, of Mechanicsville, Christy Finkenstaedt of Denver, Colorado and Josh Yarbrough of Glen Allen; and a great-

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granddaughter, Stowe Levy of Denver, Colorado. Wally will also be lovingly remembered by his surviving brothersin-law, Edward Alexander Jr. of Richmond and Frank Alexander and his wife, Carol, of Plantation, Florida.

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MRMC receives ‘A’ for patient Artist’s pandemic perspective safety in 2020 Leapfrog Grade Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital and Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center have each been awarded with an “A” from The Leapfrog Group’s spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

The designation recognizes the hospitals’ efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving health care

Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 28 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign grades to more than 2,600 U.S. acute-care hospitals twice per year.

The Hospital Safety Grade’s methodology is peer-reviewed and fully transparent, and the results are free to the public.

St. Mary’s Hospital and Memorial Regional Medical Center were awarded “A” grades, when Leapfrog announced grades for the spring 2020 update. To see the full grade details, and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org and follow The Leapfrog

“As the nation copes with a challenging pandemic, our gratitude extends to hospital leadership and health care workers everywhere for their tremendous dedication.

We hope this ‘A’ helps to thank the people who work and volunteer for Bon Secours.”

LEAH BNDER President and CEO The Leapfrog Group

quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.

The Safety Grade assigns a letter grade to hospitals across the country based on their performance in preventing medical errors, injuries, accidents, infections and other harms to patients in their care.

“As the nation copes with a challenging pandemic, our gratitude extends to hospital leadership and health care workers everywhere for their tremendous dedication,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“We hope this ‘A’ helps to thank the people who work and volunteer for Bon Secours. They are role models in putting patients first, and their service has been extraordinary in our country’s time of need.”

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Helene Ruiz has expressed herself in this painting during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. She said it is an acrylic on canvas 16x10 that she completed on March 26.

She also shares her artist’s statement: "This painting is intended to help remind us of the priorities and perhaps the image will make the reality more apparent to make the small sacrifice to stay home and save lives a lot easier if we think of all those on the front lines. So the next time you complain about being stuck inside, just think about all the first responders sacrificing their lives and the lives of their own loved ones while they are on the battlefield to save lives which is why you are safe at home! Next time you complain and go out because you are bored think about how much tougher their battle to help save lives becomes. It is not much to do in comparison to those out there face to face every second of the day with a deadly virus. If anyone who is feeling carefree and not respecting the importance of this deadly virus and is carrying this virus and because they feel fine and may be asymptomatic, go out and spread to others who then in turn can get extremely ill and even die because someone else was too selfish to think of the next person. Our sacrifice is a small one. Stay home! Easy! We get to turn off the TVs and the radio and can choose not to read the papers. The first responders do not have this option.

Stop complaining and make the simple sacrifice to help save lives. Just stay home! Stay safe and be mindful of the lives of others. Every time you are frustrated, think of the first responders putting their lives on the line for the rest of us. Please, stay home. Make the sacrifice and be strong. We are in this together and we all must do our part."

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ASHLAND/WESTERN HANOVER | Also serving the communities of Montpelier, Beaverdam, Rockville and Doswell

Voter registrar explains Mild winter means ‘very impressive council election procedures crop’ of strawberries for this season bers at a time,” she added. “Please be patient and have your photo ID ready.”

As Virginians continue to take precauHANOVER – Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, tions to prevent the spread of the coronaviGeneral Registrar/Director of Elections, and rus (COVID-19), Smithson said, “We want her office are preparing for the May 19 Town of to remind you to wear your protective mask.

Ashland General Election.

Hand sanitizer will be available for She said they are committed to your use inside the polling place. help all eligible registered voters We will be sanitizing all surfaces maintain the ability to cast a ballot between voters.” safely.

The last day to request an absenVoting will be take place in the tee ballot by mail is Tuesday, May Council Chambers in Ashland Town 12.

Hall and curbside along Thompson For more information about and Henry streets. completing an application, call 804“Signs will show you where you 365-6080 or email hanovervoting@ may cast your ballot from the safehanovercounty.gov. ty of your vehicle,” Smithson said.

SMITHSON For the latest information, visit “There will be social distancing www.hanovercounty.gov/365/votmarks along the sidewalk leading into the Town Hall if you wish to cast your bal- ing.

The last day to vote an in-person absentee lot in person.”

“Only six voters allowed inside the cham- ballot is Saturday, May 16.

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SHLAND – While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, prompting the cancellation of the Ashland Strawberry Faire, there is some good news for strawberry lovers. The mild winter has led to what the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) calls “a very impressive crop this year.”

To assist pick-your-own (PYO) strawberry farms and individual farm stands during the COVID-19 pandemic, VDACS has posted guidance on the department’s COVID19 Emergency Information Center website.

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The PYO farms and individual farm stands guidance includes on-site and educational recommendations business owners can implement to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect employees and patrons.

Additional social distancing and operational information is available in the Farmers’ Market Frequently Asked Questions document.

“I encourage strawberry lovers and health-conscious

consumers to support their local producers and Virginia’s economy by purchasing fresh, Virginia grown strawberries from a nearby farm, farmers’ market, roadside stand or grocery store,” said Dr. Jewel Bronaugh, VDACS Commissioner. “Consumers can find local strawberry pick-your-own farms and retailers by searching VirginiaGrown.com.”

Consumers should call PYO farms before traveling to learn how they are operating this year. When visiting a PYO farm or farm stand, be sure to practice social distancing and follow statewide safety guidelines.

For more up-to-date information on Virginia agriculture, follow VDACS on Twitter and Facebook.

The Universe from the Center: Delving into general relativity

By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College has ceased operations (including public viewing) due to the pandemic until further notice. Watch the website (https://www. rmc.edu/keeble) for updates or call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210.

In 1915, Albert Einstein published his General Theory of Relativity. This was 10 years after the Special Theory in 1905, part of his socalled miracle year.

Special relativity deals with reference frames in uniform unaccelerated relative motion. As a consequence of the invariance of physical laws, space and time become a fused entity called space-time. Clocks in motion run slow, and lengths along the line of mutual motion are contracted. The relativity is because you always see the other frame time dilated and length contracted – and vice versa.

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General relativity extends these ideas to treat reference frames that are in mutual acceleration.

It becomes the underlying theory to explain and describe gravity. Mass and energy warp space-time; warped space time tells mass and energy how to move.

Solving the “field equations” for the whole universe does not allow for a static result. The universe must either expand or contract. Einstein disliked this result, so he added a term (the “cosmological constant” – sort of a longrange antigravity) to keep the universe in a steady state of rest.

But then Edwin Hubble announced the result of his observations, that the more distant galaxies were moving away at a recession veloc-

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ity proportional to their distance. The universe is expanding!

Einstein withdrew the cosmological term, calling it the greatest blunder of his career. If he had stuck with the original version of GTR he could have predicted universal expansion and challenged the astronomers to confirm it!

A reader asks if some galaxies are getting closer together in spite of the universal tendency to get farther apart. The answer is yes.

Expansion happens on the largest distance scales.

Metro Creative Services Clusters and superclusters of galaxies are gravitationally bound systems, and galaxies within these systems are in mutual orbits around the collective center of mass.

Within our own cluster, known as the Local Group, the two largest galaxies are the Milky Way and the Andromeda Galaxy. Not only are we moving toward one another, but the galaxies will collide in about 5 billion years. Stellar orbits will be disrupted, though collisions between individual stars are virtually impossible.

Over hundreds of millions of years the two spiral galaxies will merge a form an elliptical galaxy. This process of galactic cannibalism is fairly common – you can find many images with a simple Google search.

We’ll follow this story over the next several columns, and will eventually revisit Einstein’s “blunder” – it turns out the cosmological term has returned!

Lunar phases for May: Full Moon on the 7th, at 6:45 a.m.; Last Quarter on the 14th, at 10:03 a.m.; New Moon on the 22nd, at 1:39 p.m.; First Quarter on the 29th at 11:35 p.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. see RELATIVITY, pg. 17

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King William Fire & Rescue and the King William County Sheriff’s Office benefited from a donation from GhostStop, a manufacturer of paranormal investigation equipment, which changed its focus to creating face shields. A member of King William Fire and EMS is a fellow paranormal investigator and a volunteer first responder, prompting GhostStop.com to provide a case of face shields.

AYLETT -The CornerStone Food Program has released the dates for distribution for the month of May.

They are: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesdays on May 12, May 19 and May 26 (for families with children).

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. fourth Wednesday, May 27.

(CSFP boxes for seniors who have qualified.)

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Saturdays on May 9, May 16, May 23 and May 30.

The Lily Field Clothing Shed is open by appointment only.

No clothing donations can be received until June 14.

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Paranormal investigation manufacturer sends face shields to King William County Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM -- The King William Fire and EMS Department received a generous donation from GhostStop.com.

Normally a manufacturer of premier paranormal investigation equipment, GhostStop changed its focus to creating face shields for hospital personnel in Florida to help guard against COVID-19.

Upon realizing that a member of King William Fire and EMS was both a fellow paranormal investigator and a volunteer first responder, GhostStop.com donated a case of the face shields, shipping them to the member in King William County.

Having received the abundance of PPE, King

Parks & Rec asks for survey input KING WILLIAM – King William County Parks and Recreation is seeking input as the department continues to grow its programs.

Responses from the community are private. see SURVEY, pg. 14

William Fire and EMS Chief Laura Nunnally and the member agreed that it was appropriate to share their good fortune.

KWFR and the member distributed the donation between all first responder agencies serving King William County and the Town of West Point.

Featured are representatives from King William Fire and EMS, Mangohick Volunteer Fire and EMS, King William County Sheriff ’s Office, West Point Fire and Rescue, and the West Point Police Department. Virginia State Police Area 3also was included.

The recipients joined in saying, “Thank you to GhostStop.com for your help in keeping our first responders safe during this crisis.”

$7 Dinner Deal available May 14 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com AYLETT – A $7 Dinner Deal (crab cake sandwich with choice of side and soda) will be offered on a drive-thru basis at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, at 8270 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy. in Aylett.

To order, call 804 769 2996 or email theccdc@gmail.com.

Proceeds will benefit the Food and Free Health Clinic Programs.

The CornerStone Community Development Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Donations are tax exempt.

CornerStone’s mailing address is: P.O. Box 68, Aylett, VA 23009.

Photos submitted by Regional Animal Shelter

The Regional Animal Shelter encourages residents to view the “Adoptable Pets” album on the Facebook page, facebook.com/RegionalAnimalShelter, or at raskingwilliam.petfinder. com. Visitors are allowed in the shelter by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment to meet an adoptable pet, call 804-769-4983.

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home to Hanover. Although he was not able to complete high school due to his service, he was recently awarded an honorary diploma from his alma mater and recognized for his patriotism. Wally was a longtime member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, where he served in numerous capacities including usher, Sunday school teacher and on the Long-Range Planning Committee. Wally enjoyed a 35-year career with Philip Morris. After retiring in 1992, he loved spending time in his garden, caring for his yard, reading the newspaper and watching his beloved Redskins. He also enjoyed family get-togethers, vacations to the Outer Banks and most recently an adventure to Alaska. Details for a Celebration of Life will be announced later.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mechanicsville Baptist Church Endowment Fund. Condolences for the family may be registered at www.monaghanfunerals.com.

BUSINESSES Continued from pg. 7

assistance offered during the emergency. “Also, we are asking local businesses to please reach out to our department directly if we can help them navigate the loan application processes at the state and federal levels.

We understand many of these industries are small businesses and have very few resources, so let us be of assistance as part of your team,” Thomas said.

When shuttered businesses

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The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will now hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented 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. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@

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do finally open, Thomas said the “new normal” might look different. “I think a ‘new normal’ is here to stay for the next 18 to 24 months. Social distancing requirements will be mandated at many of our local businesses that involve the public. I do think businesses are creative and resilient, and in the process some new protocols will come out of this that benefit us all,” he said.

And some practices that gained popularity during the crisis might become part of

MRMC Continued from pg. 11

Safety Grade, Leapfrog’s other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.

About Bon Secours-Richmond Bon Secours-Richmond is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, com-

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Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville.

A nursery will be available for

our everyday routine. “I think companies will figure out that some employees can telecommute without a lag in production and virtual and Zoom meetings will replace some of the face-to-face meetings of the past for good. You may see more businesses operate out of their homes, which will require the necessity to address effective broadband solutions in the county,” Thomas said.

When the recovery finally comes, Thomas said Hanover is poised to rebound quickly

passionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Bon Secours – Richmond provides compassionate medical care through a network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, ambulatory care sites and continuing care facilities. As one of Richmond’s largest employers, the not-for-profit health system employs more than 9,000 people, including nearly 420 providers as part of the Bon Secours Medical Group. Bon Secours – Richmond includes St. Mary’s Hospital, Memorial Regional Medical Center, Richmond Community Hospital,

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Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christcentered 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.

infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

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

Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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and on a strong footing for the future. “I think overall Hanover County will come out of this stronger than most of the jurisdictions in the Richmond region,” he said.

“We were less reliant on some industry sectors that have been hardest hit, and though the logistics, distribution and supply chain are not sexy jobs, those industries right now are seeing increases in activity in many instances.”

The past few weeks have reinforced what Thomas

St. Francis Medical Center, Rappahannock General Hospital, Southside Regional Medical Center, Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, Westchester Emergency Center, Short Pump Emergency Center and Southside Emergency Care Center. Consistent with its commitment to serve each patient with dignity, Bon Secours Mercy Health provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. The mission of Bon Secours is to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and wellbeing of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. For more information, visit BonSecours.com.

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, McShin president, at 804-249-1845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.

Thursdays Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-6524 or email mjfaith1@gmail.com.

already knew regarding Hanover County. “I am proud to live and work in Hanover and there have been so many stories of local companies that have pivoted to support their fellow businesses I could be here all day,” he said.

Thomas noted that many local businesses have stepped up and met critical needs as the crisis has progressed.

“Extreme Audio and Ballenger Sports have begun working to supply PPE (Personal Protective

RELATIVITY Continued from pg. 12

Mercury is visible to the west in evening twilight until midmonth. Venus is higher and much brighter, not setting until about 11 p.m. After midnight you’ll see Jupiter and Saturn both rising about 1 a.m. They’ll cross the meridian (northsouth line) about 5 a.m. Mars

SURVEY Continued from pg. 12

Email addresses are not collect-

Equipment) for our local healthcare providers and front line workers of the pandemic,” Thomas said. “Orbit Logistics in Ashland has created a website to connect manufacturers, supply chain management, logistics and distribution firms across the Commonwealth just to name a few.”

Businesses seeking information or assistance should contact the agency’s website, https:// www.hanovervirginia.com/ grow-your-business/covid19-information-and-resources/. rises about an hour later, crossing the meridian around 6 a.m.

About three hours after sunset at midmonth, our overhead view finds the faint and probably unfamiliar constellation Canes Venatici (Hunting Dogs) near zenith. With no bright stars to distinguish this constellation, your eyes may drift to the north and start see RELATIVITY, pg. 17

ed and the survey is anonymous.

To take part in the survey, go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KWPR.

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from the mainstream media, you are sorely mistaken. Your proposal to calculate “Trump Deaths” does not represent any credible data.

If you have been in the inner circle of the White House and have appropriate information to prove your assumptions, then my apologies. It comes across as your two letters to the editor just contradict each other.

Using your framework for writing a letter to the editor, where is the factual support for your quote “…Trump’s confusing, contradictory, and false statements”? Maybe you are the one confused.

J. Les Kirby Mechanicsville

LETTERS Continued from pg. 8

I don’t recall seeing your name in the media of those who have national expertise in epidemiology, statistics, etc., that produces real evidence, which is the third point in your second letter.

I am a scientist and am wellknown around the world for knowledge and expertise in my profession.

One thing that is critical to any scientific study is appropriate and proven data. Reliable data results in excellent decision-making.

Poor or unsupported data results in skimpy decisions, at best.

If you are getting your data

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Wegmans will bring jobs, new businesses NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard).

If Wegmans were to build on U.S. 301, or U.S. 360, the people who live in the vicinity of Sliding Hill Road would not care.

Wegmans, however, is trying to build close to a major interstate also convenient to Interstate 295 and nterstate 64. This will bring jobs and streams of revenue to Hanover County.

Wegmans will build somewhere, why not here? Because some people who bought houses 6:30

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next to an industrial park are shocked and appalled that industry would move to an industrial park.

The park was there before the homes.

Are these the same people who would build next to a farm, then fuss about farm odors, or slow farm equipment?

I agree there are things the county can do to limit impact, lower lighting, sound barriers, road improvements, and good signage for truck routs in and out. Today’s trucks and reefer units put out very little pollution.

Arch Robertson Mechanicsville

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RELATIVITY Continued from pg. 12

tracing down the “handle” of the Big Dipper – both familiar and incorrectly named, as the constellation is actually called Ursa Major (Big Bear).

Alkaid is the star at the end of the handle, then the double binary Mizar where the handle bends. Aliothe marks the connection to the bowl. Below Aliothe we will find the front end of the bowl. Follow the line through Merak and Dubhe to Polaris, the North Star.

Twenty degrees southeast of zenith will bring

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your eyes to Arcturus, in Bootes. Vega, the brightest star in Lyra is eastnortheast about 35 degrees above the horizon and rising. Virgo is to the south, its brightest star is Spica. Castor and Pollux, in Gemini, are setting to the west northwest, finally clearing the skies of winter constellations. The brightest star in Leo is Regulus, seen to the west southwest.

If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

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| Youth, High School, College, Recreational & Professional

Focusing on the ‘student’ in student-athlete Twins keep grades up, find success as trainers

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – One may be forgiven for thinking that Jasmine and Tyler Pinder are identical twins. They are the same height. They have the same build. They have similar facial features. Their voices are similar.

And, yes, they are twins.

The only easily spotted hint that they aren’t identical is something nature didn’t give them: Jasmine has hints of red toward the tips of her ample braids, while Tyler has more brownishblondish hints toward the tips of her equally ample braids.

But they are not identical twins, which makes it surprising that their academic, athletic and now professional careers have been as tightly intertwined as their locks.

The diminutive pair – both measuring in at 5 feet, 1 inch – were integral parts of a Patrick Henry girls basketball team that won the Dominion District

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tournament in 2013, their senior year. The guards went on to play all four of their years together at Bridgewater College.

But the two women were as equally determined to prepare for a life after sports, graduating with a 4.0 average from Patrick Henry and maintaining a similar level of academic excellence at Bridgewater – whether they were accepted into the college’s first graduate class in athletic training.

They did not plan it that way.

“It kind of started in high school. I wanted to be a lawyer,” Tyler said.

“And I wanted to be a physical therapist,” said Jasmine.

“But then I got hurt in my senior year at Patrick Henry playing basketball,” said Tyler.

“I tore my ACL and meniscus.”

The injury occurred the last week of the Patriots’ regular season at Hermitage. Tyler would be sidelined through the playoffs. Her experience as she recovered gave her a different perspective.

“Through my whole rehab process, physical therapy process, I was like, ‘You know what? This seems pretty cool.

Why don’t we do something like this?’” Tyler said.

Both were inclined toward physical therapy, but after arriving at Bridgewater they decided

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Jasmine (left) and Tyler Pinder were talented guards on the Patrick Henry girls and Bridgewater College women’s basketball teams. They were also good students, earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Bridgewater. They now work as athletic trainers for Physical Therapy Solutions. Jasmine also serves as trainer for Highland Springs while Tyler serves as trainer at King William.

STUDENT Continued from pg. 18

upon a different tack.

“We thought about being physical therapists for the longest, but then, athletic training was pretty big – a pretty big major – at Bridgewater,” Tyler said. “We kind of got pulled into that being … athletes, and so that was the route we thought was best for us.”

While athletic training and physical therapy are similar, there are significant differences.

“What physical therapy is, it’s more [focused] on the rehab process,” Jasmine said. “Athletic training, not only are we rehab specialists, but we do injury prevention with our athletes, emergency care – first person on the field or court when anyone gets hurt – and, like physical therapists, we do help them return to play from the very beginning stages, all the way from surgery up to returning to their sport and getting back on the field.”

They both majored in Health and Exercise Science, graduating in 2017. Just as they had done at Patrick Henry, the pair worked as hard on their studies as on basketball, so much so that, when Bridgewater started a master’s program in athletic training, they had no trouble entering that program’s first class.

It was an easy transition for Jasmine and Tyler. They knew the faculty, the faculty knew them, and they got a long well.

That first graduate class graduated last year, and Jasmine and Tyler celebrated the first anniversary of passing their board exams on April 30.

After graduation, their career tracks briefly diverged, but not for long. Tyler was the first to land a job at Physical Therapy Solutions in Mechanicsville.

“She got hired a month before I did,” Jasmine said.

“We were applying to different places,” Tyler said. “I

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Jasmine Pinder directs Patrick Henry’s offense in a game against Cosby in 2012. Jasmine and her sister Tyler both went on to play for Bridgewater and now work as athletic trainers.

got hired there first and a few weeks later, they had another spot open, and I was like, ‘You know what, just apply.’ Fresh out of school, wanted a job, and we both ended up there.”

They don’t get tired of frequently finding themselves in the same place. In fact, it has helped having someone close working more or less alongside.

“We enjoy it,” Jasmine said.

“We get along very well,” Tyler said.

“We do get along very well,” Jasmine said. “I mean, we have our sister moments, but we love bouncing ideas off of each other. We do see things differently, so it’s its just nice having my person, a person with me all the time to bounce something off.

“There’s a lot of siblings that go the same path. We just happen to look alike.”

They aren’t together all the time. Physical Therapy Solutions serves as a contractor providing athletic training services to a number of local schools. Jasmine works for Virginia High School League Class 5 Highland Springs High School, while Tyler works for VHSL Class 2 King William.

“We are apart a lot,” Tyler said. “Sometimes, we only see each other for five minutes out of the day when we get home and we’re trying to go to bed and stuff.”

An athletic trainer’s job is pretty much the same, no matter where the job is done.

“You try to provide the best care for your athletes,” Jasmine said. “Sometimes 10 people can walk through my door.

Sometimes 20.”

Tyler has similar days at King William, with one major exception: she also teaches sports medicine 1 and 2 at the school.

“I’m busy with that, too, quite a lot along with handling all the after-school events: practices, games,” she said. “That’s the main difference. Other than that, athletes are athletes. … It doesn’t matter the level.”

Jasmine said the mentality that made them succeed as athletes drives them to succeed as trainers now.

“Even though we played Division III basketball, we still had the same mindset of getting our workouts in, giving it the best we can, just like – I would say – a Division I mindset would be, too,” she said. “I just try to give my all to my athletes just like I gave my all in my sport.”

Jasmine and Tyler continue to work with high school students recovering from injuries.

Some of their charges have been keeping up with their schoolwork online, others – not so much.

The sisters owe their careers

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Patrick Henry’s Tyler Pinder (right) defends against Deep Run’s Kelly Siewers in a game in 2012.

– and the quick start they have had in it – to the fact that they minded their studies. It’s a lesson they would like other student-athletes to take to heart.

“You could be just one injury away from everything ending.

But also, there’s other opportunities out there,” Jasmine said.

“At Bridgewater, we didn’t go in with the mindset of going

into the WNBA and going pro.

We in there, like, ‘Wow, these are my last four years of playing organized basketball.’ So we made the most of it. Just like with your schoolwork. I think it was our senior year, our last two months at Bridgewater [as undergraduates], that’s when we learned about the master’s program. Because our grades

were right and we had a good relationship with the professors there, that’s how we got into the master’s program and got the opportunity.

“I would say the same energy you put into your sports, channel that into your academic work, because you don’t know what opportunities you may have.”

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

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

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

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SOUTHERN BAPTIST Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations!

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8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

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 Now worshiping via Live Stream on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m.

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SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST

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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

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

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 Facebook Live; 10am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC JOIN US ONLINE 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 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville 804-746-9073 Weekly Online Worship Sundays at 9:45 a.m. shadygroveumc.org/worship online Rev. Jay Kelchner, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

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

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Abram Dean’s “first real thing� in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol.

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

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

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

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

School district again expects full accreditation

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

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

Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

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

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

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VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

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

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE SECONDARY SIX-YEAR PLAN (FY 2021-26) AND CONSTRUCTION BUDGET (FY 2021)

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in accordance with Section 33.2-331 of the Code of Virginia, will conduct a joint public hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Board meeting room in the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comment on the proposed Secondary Six-Year Plan for FY 2021-26 and Secondary Construction Budget for FY 2021 for roads in Hanover County. Copies of the proposed Plan and Budget may be reviewed at the office of the County Administrator, Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia any regular work day between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All projects in the Secondary Six-Year Plan that are eligible for federal funds will be included in the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which documents how Virginia will obligate federal transportation funds.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on May 13, 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 - 09 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE THAT, NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE HANOVER COUNTY CODE TO THE CONTRARY, DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY AS DECLARED ON MARCH 13, 2020 AND RATIFIED ON MARCH 25, 2020 BYTHE HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, THAT: 1. BETWEEN MARCH 13, 2020 AND AUGUST 20, 2020 THERE SHALL BE NO PENALTY OR INTEREST CHARGED FOR THE LATE REMITTANCE OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAXES; AND 2. BETWEEN MARCH 13, 2020AND THE DAYTHAT IS 30DAYSAFTERTHECONCLUSIONOFTHELOCAL EMERGENCY,THERESHALLBENOPENALTYOR INTEREST CHARGED FOR THE LATE PAYMENT OF WATER AND SEWER CHARGES. 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.

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_____________________________________________ Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:00 P. M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted: VAR2020-00003, THOMAS KAESER, Requests a variance from Section 26-26. 1. (b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the A-1, Agricultural District, when located on an eighty (80) foot ultimate right-of-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of (100) feet. The request is for a 69.7 foot front yard variance, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 30.3 feet. The property is identified as GPIN 7768-56-9166, consisting of approximately 2.02 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) approximately 1,376 feet west of Winns Church Road (State Route 660).

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p. m.

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The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on May 13, 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:

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 13, 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 - 08 AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF HANOVER COUNTY IN LIGHT OF THE DISASTER CAUSED BY THE SPREAD AND EFFECTS OF COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS).

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.

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

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.

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The property is located on the west line of Honey Meadows Road (State Route 2380) at its intersection with Meadow Pond Drive (state route pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 dwelling units per acre). The proposed zoning amendment would permit a reconfiguration of the previously approved conceptual plan and add nine (9) new building lots. The overall density of the Honey Meadows Subdivision with the amended plan is 2.01 units per gross acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZ2020-00002, PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES, INC. ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the conceptual plan and proffers approved with rezoning request C-1-16(c), GIO and Sons, L.L.C., on GPIN 8707-81-3475, zoned RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and to rezone GPINs 8707-71-5125(part), 8707-71-6684, 8707-71-8651 and 8707-81-7683 from A-1, Agricultural District, to RS(c), Single-Family Residential District with conditions, and B-1(c), Neighborhood Business District with conditions, consisting of approximately 52.11 acres. The subject property is located on the south line of Rural Point Road (State Route 643) approximately 1,000 feet east of its intersection with Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) and designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre) and Multi-Use. The proposed amendment would permit a total of 144 lots, including 63 townhouse units and 81 single-family detached units, at a gross density of 2.8 dwelling units per acre. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00010, JACK B. LAWSON, ET AL. Request(s) an amendment to the proffers and conceptual plan for C-14-09(c), Sandra and Jack Lawson, on GPINs 8726-69-7681 and 8726-79-1433, consisting of approximately 14.08 acres, zoned AR-6(c) Agricultural Residential District with conditions. The property is located at the end of a private access road off Buck Trail (private road) approximately 3,000 feet from Studley Road (State Route 606). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) additional lot for a family member, for a total of three (3) lots, at a density of one lot per 4.69 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry REZ2020-00011, ORANE C. HOLSTEIN Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7797-08-6638 and 7797-08-7738, consisting of approximately 2.0 acres, and located on the west line of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) at its intersection with Totopotomoy Trail (State Route 1265). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow for development of flex space and offices. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Ashland CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2019-00006, WOODSIDE FARMS OF VA, L.L.C. Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreation facility/events venue on GPIN 7787-06-9949, consisting of approximately 10.0 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) at its intersection with Woodside Farms Drive (State Route number pending). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5 – 3 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CUP2020-00005, TRUSTEES OF THE PRESBYTERY OF THE JAMES Request(s) an amendment to Conditional Use Permit, CUP-31-89, in accordance with Section 26-20.21 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance that permits a church and its related uses on GPIN 8707-71-5125, consisting of approximately 33.36 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Chamberlayne Road (U.S. Route 301) approximately 600 feet south of its intersection with Rural Point Road (State Route 643). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Multi-Use. The amendment would revise the conditions and reduce the size of the CUP area from 33.36 acres to 6.01 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS The Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set May 13, 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.

“be able to get a haircut,” with an appointment; “less seating will be available in restaurants and employees will wear face coverings and do more cleaning.”

More retail establishments will be opening, but operating at a lower capacity. Gyms will be opening as the facilities adhere to more requirements for cleaning.

Northam said the state would “accommodate the needs of churches and houses of worship with social distancing.” He noted, “It still matters -- even at church.

Moving toward Phase II, Northam said the state would continue to ease restrictions “if we see our numbers ease down.” Social gatherings could increase from 10 to 50 people.

Phase III, the Governor said, is contingent upon “No evidence of a rebound for a sustained time.”

The state’s first COVID-

19 positive case was reported on March 7, “just shy of two months ago,” he added. “Our lives have changed drastically since then. At that time, across the country, Americans feared that hospitals would be overwhelmed. We worried that we wouldn’t have enough ICU beds or ventilators, not enough PPE or testing supplies. So, here in Virginia, we asked you to stay home.”

“Everyone in Virginia made sacrifices – everything you have done has truly made a difference,” Northam continued. “We have flattened the curve, hospitals are not overwhelmed.”

As of Monday morning, the number of deaths had reached 684, with 662 of them being confirmed. Total cases were 19,492, with 18,640 confirmed and 852 probable. Total hospitalizations hit 2,700, with 2,681 being confirmed and 19 probable. There were 122,788 people tested, 111,441 of them being categorized as unique people tested.

Caitlin Hodge, popula-

tion health manager with the Chickahominy Health District, which includes Hanover County, of the Virginia Department of Health, said the website, https://www.vdh. virginia.gov/coronavirus/, provides updates, including the numbers of deaths and cases.

For more information about COVID-19, call the state’s health districts’ Coronavirus Hotline between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. General questions will be answered by calling 804-365-3340, while the number for provider questions is 804-365-3341.

Lisa Adkins, administrator of the Hanover County Department of Community Resources, offered additional services for county residents: z HANOVER COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES -- 804-365-4300 z HANOVER COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD– MENTAL HEALTH – 804-365-4222 z HANOVER SOCIAL SERVICES – 804-365-4100

Cecil R. Harris, Jr., County Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Administration Building, 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover Courthouse, Hanover Virginia. This is a change in the start time of the meeting from the previously published notice, which indicated that the meeting would begin at 3:00 p.m..

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

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1280 square foot office space with parking lot currently fully leased on a total of +/1.25 acres. Currently zoned B-2 and located on high traffic corner lot in Hanover County.

Call Mike Gifford at 804-402-1632

Please Call Bradley Boykin 804-427-5104 to Schedule an Interview!

NEW CONSTRUCTION — RURAL POINT ELEMENTARY DISTRICT The Covington Plan! Spacious 2 Story w/2,533 Sq Ft, 4 BR’s including 1st Fl Master & 3½ Baths. Great Room w/Oak Wood Floors & Gas FP Opening to Large Dining Area w/Oak Wood Floors. Chefs Kitchen w/Oak Floors, Granite Counters, Ceramic Backsplash, Island, Soft Close Drawers & SS Appliances. Master Suite w/Walk-In Closet & a Deluxe Bath w/Ceramic Tiled Shower. Mud Room w/Custom Bench w/Entry to Attached 2 Car Garage.

Covered Brick Front Porch w/Aluminum Rails & Covered Rear Deck. 2nd Fl- 3 Addt’l Spacious Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths Plus Walk-In Attic.

Quality Construction - High Efficiency 2 Zone HVAC /10 Year Builders Warranty. $514,950 Call Woody 357-0969 or Tripp 382-5022

UPGRADES GALORE!! Exterior & yard are maintained by the HOA! Hardwood floors. 1st flr master suite w/ tray ceiling and a master bath with tiled floor, soaking tub & separate shower & large double vanity. 2 story living room w/ large windows that bring in natural light, gas fp, opens up to the kitchen w/large island, granite countertops, ss appliances, upgraded cabinet w/soft close doors, vaulted ceiling and tiled backsplash.

Sunroom, Dining room. Upstairs – 2 bedrooms, full bathroom &Loft area. The backyard is fencedin with a nice aggregate patio. There is also a nice clubhouse and pool just across the street.$459,950 Please call Bryan 467-8637

Great opportunity. Recently appraised and appraisal available. Property sold “as is” and to be conveyed by a “special warranty deed.” $102,000 Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100

CHECK OUT WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU! 1. We can sell your current home.

2. We can represent you in the purchase of your new home at no cost to you.

3. We can offer to buy your home or GUARANTEE the sale of your present home.

4. We have a portfolio of rental homes that we will rent to you on a short-term basis while you are having your new home built.

We will rent for as little as 3 months, or longer, if needed!

Call me about our EXCLUSIVE new homebuyers program.

Please call Woody Hogg 804-357-0969.

ERA Woody Hogg & Associates Serving the Residents of Hanover County For 33 Years.

The Mechanicsville Local

Atlee Station Village 55+

18.5 Acres on Mountain Road

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2 Homes on 5+ Acres 2 homes on 1 property? Looking to combine families but don’t want to be under the same roof? This property is what you are looking for and more! Situated on 5+ Acres just minutes from Ashland. Main house is a 1910 sq ft rancher with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, whole house generator and a large two car garage. Large living room with fireplace and a spacious eat-in kitchen great for a large family gathering. The master has a gas fp, master bath and huge walk-in closet. There is also a spacious sun room off the back leading out to the deck and backyard with plenty of space for entertaining. The guest home at the back of the property is a 1500+ sq ft Cape with 2 bedrooms and 1½ baths. Schedule a showing before it’s too late. $454,950 Call Bryan Boykin 804-467-8637 W G NETIN S LI

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ACT R T Fully Renovated From Top To Bottom COandN WOW! New roof, ALLR new insulation new foundation; this 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home sits on 1 acre of land close to the heart of E D Mechanicsville.

Great for first time home buyers! New carpet creates N a cozy Uliving environment throughout the home and bedrooms. Your brand new eat in white kitchen has new vinyl flooring, new counter tops & stainless steel appliances. Kitchen also leads out into a spacious back yard. 2 full renovated baths. This is a great property and practically BRAND NEW so set up your appointment today! $215,000 Call/Text Kris Boykin 986-7891

1 Acre Lot 3 bed, 1½ bath rancher on 1-acre lot. Hardwood floors throughout the living room and bedrooms.

Sunken family room with carpet. Eat-in kitchen with updated countertops, new stove and dishwasher. covered rear porch along with patio feature; large back yard. Brand new roof. $194,950 Call/Text Kris Boykin 986-7891

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Commercial For Sale Great location for a freestanding medical/office site. Close to the T AC interstate. Surrounded by medical R T N offices and the hospital.

CO This could be a diamondE inR the rough! Good rental potential and room to expand! $375,000 UND Call The Woody Hogg Team 427-5100 WA 1 Y RR EAR AN TY

LOFT LIVING IN THE HEART OF JACKSON WARD! This amazing 1/bed/1bath loft offers chic, open concept living within a secured building. Located just off the elevator on the 4th floor of Emrick Flats; you have amazing city views from your wall of windows along with the community rooftop deck which is great for entertaining. Located near Pulse bus line, VCU/MCV and all the hot restaurants; this retro loft can be an amazing place to live! Kitchen has granite and stainless counter tops and stainless appliances. The bathroom is beautifully done with large walk in shower and barn door. NEW HVAC system. Loft comes with 1 reserved outdoor parking spot & storage cage in the basement. HOA includes: water/sewer/trash/cable & internet. Tax abatement until 2022. $189,950 Contact Kris Boykin 986-7891

Full in-law suite/apartment

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Waterfront Rancher!

Large dock with boat lift! Minutes to Indian Creek Country Club with golf, clubhouse and marina! 3 bed/2½ bath home, 3 miles from Kilmarnock with shopping and restaurants! Large dock plus a screened porch! Owner is selling furnished with all appliances conveying! Spacious great room with a great view! Excellent fishing and boating! Perfect for a second home, retirement home or a permanent residence! Open floor plan! $449,950 Call Bryan Boykin 467-8637

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Updated brick and vinyl tri-level with a full in-law suite/apartment on almost an acre and attached 2 car garage. The main house features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room with fireplace, living room, eat-in kitchen and huge screened porch. The apartment above the garage has a family/kitchen combo, 1 bedroom and 1 full bath. Recent updates include new heat pump in main house and 2 new mini splits for the apartment, all new interior paint, new flooring, new bathroom vanities, new light fixtures, new garage door, new granite countertops, new appliances and more. Seller providing a 1 year AHS home buyers warranty. $269,950 Call Bradley Boykin 804-427-5104

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