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hoods, including Fox Head and Somerset, and many of those residents have mounted an organized effort to force the project to another location. Many said they didn’t object to its location in Hanover County, but objected to the increased truck traffic, noise concerns and other issues associated with the project at that site. Citizens are waging a twopronged attack in their opposition to the project. Five citizens have filed a lawsuit that questions the legitimacy of the board’s decision to grant proffer adjustments for the project, and lists a number of issues associated with the recent decision. The plaintiffs who reside
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Thunder, lightning and a torrential rainstorm couldn’t deter hundreds of citizens from attending an NAACP-sponsored rally and march held Friday afternoon in Mechanicsville. The Juneteenth Celebration featured several speakers, including Hanover NAACP president Robert Barnette who voiced a list of demands for HCPS officials, including the changing of two school names in Hanover County. The group marched from the Mechanicsville Library to Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School chanting and displaying signs demanding change. For more on the march, turn to page 17.
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(Editor’s note: The following was submitted by R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Hanover County. He provides an overview of all new laws every year to provide a better understanding for citizens. We appreciate him and his office for sharing this valuable information.) As always, July 1 will see new statutes and amendments to existing statutes take effect in Virginia and there were many
new laws and amendments passed by the General Assembly. This article is not intended to address all changes. It is merely a summary of those changes to the criminal law that I believe may be of interest to my fellow citizens. Please note that this summary is based upon what I have received in advance of actual receipt of the complete Code of Virginia. Any questions about new statutes or amendments, whether
herein noted or not, may be directed to me at 804-365-6186. Any person convicted of violating a hunting, fishing or trapping law may be prohibited by a court from engaging in those activities for a period from 1 to 5 years. Maliciously placing a dead animal within any church or on church property is a Class 1 misdemeanor (up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500). The outdoor tethering of an animal is
not “adequate shelter” (a) if the animal is not safe from predators or well suited or equipped to tolerate its environment, (b) during a hurricane warning or tropical storm warning, or (c) during a heat advisory, when it is 85 degrees or higher or 32 degrees or lower, during a severe weather warning. The amendment to “adequate space” allows for an animal control officer, after inspection, to determine that a see LAWS, pg. 11
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achel Nichole Walstead recently received her PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Rachel, the daughter of Chuck and Roberta Walstead and sister of Benjamin Walstead of Mechanicsville, graduated from Lee-Davis High School in 2010, having earned the full International Baccalaureate diploma. She went on to graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and a minor in Computer Science before starting graduate school.
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Reeves Lowry Margaret Bullock Ashlee Parks Alan Dabney Megan Godsey Connor McKay WINCHESTER -Shenandoah University recently graduated 1,088 students, including six from Mechanicsville, at its first-
ever virtual 2020 University Commencement on Saturday, May 16. They are: Reeves Lowry, graduated with a degree in Economics and Finance; Margaret Bullock, graduated with a degree in Music Education; Ashlee Parks, graduated with a degree in Exercise Science; Alan Dabney, graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice; Megan Godsey, graduated with a degree in University Studies; and Connor McKay, graduated with a degree in Business Administration. For see COLLEGE, pg. 4
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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 9600 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.
Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 6400 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.
Forging was reported in the 7100 block of Foxbernie Drive, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7400 block of Ewell Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 14800 block of Tates Way, Glen Allen. Simple assault was reported in the 9400 block of Pleasant Level Road, Mechanicsville.
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 11100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/Stumpy Road, Hanover. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9200 block of Hanover Crossings Drive, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9100 block of Polo Pony Court,
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
DWI, first offense, was reported in the 13200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.
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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 8000 block of Rural Point Road, Mechanicsville.
Credit card factoring with intent to defraud was reported in the 9000 block of Pelot Place, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 9000 block of Pine Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 4200 block of Fox Hunt Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of Falling Water Court, Mechanicsville. Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 15300 block of Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.
Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 6000 block of Havenview Drive, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Recovered property was reported in the 6400 block of Chenault Way, Mechanicsville.
Abuse and neglect of incapacitated adult, first offense, was reported in the 4000 block of Peppertown Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 17100 block of Mountain Road/ Woodman Hall Road, Montpelier.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville.
Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 8200 block of Willdosh Court, Mechanicsville. Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 8300 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville. Receiving stolen goods was reported in the 6900 block of Cold Harbor Road/Mary Esther Lane, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville. Larceny of bank notes and checks was reported in the 7100 block of Magnolia Cottage Drive,
Reckless handling of firearm was reported in the 9000 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.
Disorderly conduct was reported in the 7400 block of Brook Way Court, Mechanicsville.
DWI, second offense in five years, was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road/Harbor Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.
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Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8000 block of Ellerson Station Drive, Mechanicsville. Improper registration, title and plate were reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 8900 block of Ringview Drive, Mechanicsville.
Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.
Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 12400 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4
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Return to Learn Task Force prepares for 2020-2021 year (Editor’s note: The following information was submitted by Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.) Dear families, faculty and staff: Although the school year just ended, I understand that many of you are interested in our plans for 2020-2021. While we are eager for our students and staff to return, we must do it safely and responsibly. As a result, I am pleased to announce that our newly formed Return to Learn Task Force is spearheading this important and unprecedented work. Our Return to Learn Task Force is comprised of approximately 100 stakeholders, including teachers, support staff, principals, division leaders, curriculum specialists, parents, students, community members and others. They are evaluating a multitude of complex considerations in conjunction with the official guidance provided by the Governor of Virginia, the Virginia Department of Education, and the Virginia Department of Health that will help illuminate this work. Below are just a few examples of these con-
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HARROGATE, Tennessee -Henry Moore, of Mechanicsville was named to the Lincoln Memorial University Dean's List for the spring semester of 2020. To be placed on the Dean's List, the student must be a full-time undergraduate and have a 3.5 or higher, grade-point average for the semester. Over 600 students were recognized for
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Emily Callahan IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Emily Callahan of Mechanicsville was among the more than 8,500 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the dean's list for the 2020 spring semester. Callahan is a student in the UI's College of signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.
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Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8200 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.
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Indya Elayne Branch STAUNTON -- The Mary Baldwin family drew upon a "sense of community reaching beyond time and space," as MBU Chaplain Katherine Low said in her invocation, to celebrate graduates during the university's virtual Commencement ceremony starting at 10 a.m. on May 24. The traditional in-person ceremony was canceled due to the see COLLEGE, pg. 21
Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway/Knotty Pine Lane, Glen Allen.
Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12300 block of Verdon Road, Doswell.
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have three male gay long-time friends. The Monday, June 15, ruling by the United States Supreme Court that protects gay, lesbian and transgender people from being discriminated in employment was cause for celebration. No one should be the victim of discrimination regardless of sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, etc. The timing was ironic on the ruling (but I’ll admit I hadn’t been keeping up with the work of the high court) because one of those friends and I had the conversation on Saturday about the federal government making strides in protecting the LGBT community.
His immediate response was: “The federal government has ignored all gays and trans for so long, this doesn’t surprise me. I’ve been fired three times, refused housing four times, evicted three times and beaten by six thugs then when the cops showed up, I was told I’d be better off to go on home and ‘be more careful’ in the future where I ‘pranced’ because I was queer. No laws there either. Not defending Trump but it doesn’t matter who is President, we lose any small hold we have in rights.” I felt like I’d had my head in the sand for years. I could not believe that such a caring individual had been victimized so many times because of his sexual preference. Was I that naive? Coming from a small town, we would hear the whispers of gays gathering in particular locations to meet up. Sadly, some men -- I guess they had to
convince themselves they didn’t have any of those feelings -- would harass and physically harm the guys just wanting to spend time with someone who understood. The other two friends have both been in lengthy relationships. They are happy and enjoy their lives and sharing as much time as possible with their families. One of those guys dated some of the most beautiful and popular young ladies in our hometown -- especially during our high school and college years. We aren’t the ones in the position to judge, so try to live by a simple, yet very effective life of kindness. Their sexuality is their business, and I am so glad they won’t face discrimination. By the way, they are fine with the fact that I’m heterosexual.
A change is gonna come: a journey of racial awareness By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist From a distance, change can often appear almost stationary, but, viewed with the perspective of time and wisdom, the transformation can appear more dramatic. And that view from 35,000 feet mistakenly offers a timeline that, for some, would indicate that the progress made equates to a job completed. That’s almost never the case. I was born in one capital of the
Confederacy and moved to another at a young age where I spent the remainder of seven decades witnessing a racial awakening in America long overdue. Throughout that period, there have been periods of remarkable change with landmark legislation that finally offered a guarantee of equality for all Americans. There also have been lapses where the job seemed complete, but, in reality, was sadly lacking in substance and recognition of a centuries-
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old curse that would require more than legislation to solve. As a young child in Montgomery, Alabama, I ran barefoot down the sidewalks as a young pastor Martin Luther King Jr. led marchers down Dexter Avenue demanding equal treatment under the law. It was confusing to a young boy who had no personal experience with bigotry or racism. As I grew older, I realized by failure to recognize obvious racism and abusive
behavior was just a mechanism for me to ignore a problem I did not want to acknowledge. That began a personal journey of racial awareness that continues today. I was raised in moonlit magnolias of the Lost Cause and had grown up in a region of America impaled with the legacy of defeat. But, it took years to couple these concepts with the reality of countless memorials, statues see CHANGE, pg. 8
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Class of ’80 opts to reunite during school year Reunion postponement for the L-DHS Class of 1980 and others this summer can be a win-win solution for all. How? [Ashland-Hanover Local, June 10, 2020, page 9; Mechanicsville Local, June 10, 2020, page 23] "Lessons Learned" from when the American University in Washington, D.C., had me critique our 20th Reunion in 1996. My solution-oriented evaluation resulted in the swift departure of the Alumni Relations director, and . . . unheard of overhaul of their annual reunions. What were my key points? Reschedule the reunions to occur when the campus is in an academic year, rather than a vacation shutdown. Off-season timing results in most student activity sites being locked down, such as classrooms, sports, clubs, etc. Alumni cannot fully re-experience student events such as football games, student plays, classes, etc. Dynamic campus would allow the alumni to experience camaraderie with their long-time instructors still there, with today's students, with the school mascots, and more -- instead of a "Ghost Town" atmosphere. Donald E. White Ashland
It is time to change schools’ names In early June of 2004, I arrived at the gymnasium of John F. see LETTERS, pg. 8
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and exhibits that glorified or celebrated that lost vision of victory or the history in our textbooks that strategically placed blame for the Civil War on Northern aggression and states’ rights. Even with the enlightened education and what I considered a progressive view on racial equality, it never bothered me to ride down Monument Avenue past numerous memorials to the South’s fallen heroes. As I studied as a photographer, the statues and magnificent vistas of Monument Avenue were the subjects of some of my earliest photos, at least the ones I’m willing to share with anyone. As I walked around the Lee Monument several days ago, I engaged in conversation with a man who stood silently and stared at the graffiti-covered base of a man who he called a national hero. “They are trying to tear down the last bastions of our heritage, our culture, our lega-
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Kennedy High School to begin a week-long job painting the entire gymnasium in preparation for the fall term, when JFK would reopen as Armstrong High school. There was a lot to do, and we were ahead of the floor crew that would be installing new floor with the Wildcats logo, and, subsequently, we started work before school had released for summer. This was my fourth summer of many I would spend painting Richmond Public Schools buildings, and was accustomed to having students around from time to time while I worked, so I knew when I was given my first assignment that things were going to get interesting.
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cy,” he said. I didn’t respond. It was too obvious and so far from reality, it was a conversation not worth having in that environment. That reality is that these statues and their removal are a positive symbolic gesture, a peace offering long overdue. Sadly, they are only the scab of an infected wound that still delivers injustice, insult and inequality to those still searching for guarantees penned centuries ago. The financial and cultural impacts of racism are systematic, and, while progress might seem significant to those who view it from a perch of longevity, the real struggle for equality for all Americans continues and intensifies. This generation will no longer accept overlooked indignities or institutional racism. Issues and symbols that I conveniently ignored can no longer be overlooked. Our pace is far too slow for a new generation that will confront and resolve issues that we now know won’t just disappear. NASCAR and the NFL, two
organizations that are as simply Southern as sweet tea, have recognized that times have changed, and their commitment to a true atmosphere of inclusion is encouraging. Can all the ills of hundreds of years of suppression be alleviated with one march or protest or the removal of one misguided monument. No? But, it may represent the beginning of real change for millions of Americans. Or, maybe we’ll forget the name of George Floyd and continue on a path of silent indignation to a problem we’ve never really wanted to deal with. I hope that’s not the case. And, there’s no doubt that this time feels different, almost generational in its scope to gather momentum and transform long-held beliefs and generate real change, and hope. A friend told me he’s less optimistic about the current movement, but I must disagree with his conclusion. “They’ll move the statues and we’ll go back to the way it was,” he said. Not this time, I thought.
One wall of the gym had a large, hand-painted mural of a cougar, the Kennedy mascot, that was as stunning as it was big. My first assignment was to prime over the mural in preparation for the spray coat to follow. So, with roller, pole, and tray in hand, I began to work. I paused right before the first dip hit wall and said a small apology to the unknown artist whose work I was about to erase, and to notice an audience had gathered. Time has muddled the exact number of students that had congregated in the gym to watch all the activity, but there were enough to have multiple conversations going at once. As I started priming over the mural, many of the conversations shifted to the mural and the paint I was applying,
and none of them were positive. These students watched the mascot they had been cheering for all year get wiped away, and they were none too happy about it. I had expected this and understood why they were upset. I felt for them as I worked, and I was certainly not the most popular person in the gym for the duration. After the mural came, the repainting of the red and gold stripes and the top of the walls to blue and orange, and so on and so on. For years I have felt the way those students felt when faced with the thought of the renaming and rebranding of my alma mater, Lee-Davis High School -- a place where I spent four years of my life learning, working, playing sports,
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BENTLEY, James Tracey, 79, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. Born January 12, 1941, in Louisa, to the late Worley T. and Ollie S. Bentley; he was also preceded in death by his brother, William W. Bentley. Tracey is survived by many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly. Services will be private. bennettfuneralhomes.com “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” -- Matthew 5:4
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HARVER HARVER, Shirley Collins, 88, of Mechanicsville, had a peaceful passing at home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, with her daughters by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy Mae and Willie S. Collins; her brother, Raymond S. Collins; and husbands, Ernest M. Morrison and Melvin S. Harver. She is survived by four daughters, Gail Tevnan, Carol Dymacek-Waldrop, Melanie Gary and June Johnson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Katherine Tyree. Shirley was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church; she drove a school bus for Hanover County Schools for over 40 years and she was an avid seamstress and homemaker. A graveside service was
HOWERTON HOWERTON, Betty, 79, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Herbert E.”Jack” Howerton; her grandson, Alan B. Tyler; and her parents, Hawthorne and Elizabeth Thomas. Betty is survived by her devoted daughter, Tina H. Tyler (Bruce); granddaughter, Tracy T. Webb (Travis); four great-grandchildren, Madison, Harper, Leah and Corbin; a brother, David L. Thomas (Sherry); a sister, Mary T. Prince (Leroy) and many other relatives and friends. Together with her husband, they owned and operated Goodwyn Wheel Service of Richmond, Va., for many years. Betty was a devoted wife and mother. After the passing of her husband who was also her best friend, she
WHITE, William Lawrence, 74, of Glen Allen, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louise Brooks and Lawrence H. White; and his sister, Sarah White Walker. Will is survived by two children, Stephanie Laphew White and William Craig White; niece, Mary Walker Kisala; a great- niece; as well as his life-long best friend, Barbara
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be down for the count but not these Weimer Scholars. They have transformed their fear of public speaking into a transferable skill that sets them apart from the rest. The Adranetta E. Weimer 4-H Incentive Scholarship Program is a communications contest that challenges youth
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to develop essential public speaking and communication skills that they can carry with them the rest of their lives. The 2020 Adranetta E. Weimer 4-H Incentive Scholars are: Marley Goodman of Western Hanover 4-H Club. Sophie Lucas of Rocky Ridge Riders 4-H Club. Raegan White of Western Hanover 4-H Club. Victoria Wright of Western Hanover 4-H Club. Ella Teets of Montpelier Horseketeers 4-H Club. Caitlyn Giese of Western Hanover 4-H Club. The program accomplishes this by requiring participants to compete in four (4) public speaking events each year up until they graduate high school. These events take the form of power points, demonstrations, traditional speeches, The Dairy Poster Contest, essays or even a talent compe-
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tition known as Share the Fun. Upon graduation, they receive a scholarship amount based on the number of years that they have competed. The scholarship is funded by the Adranetta E. Weimer Endowment, which was donated by William M.
Weimer of Mechanicville in 2000. This scholarship is not an easy award to earn. It takes courage to stand up and speak about your passions in front of others. It takes hard work and creativity to create presentations. It takes hours of practice to feel prepared. Most of all, it
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Marley Goodman, a senior in the Western Hanover 4-H Club, graduated after 11 years of participating in the Weimer Scholarship Program. She now holds the record for the longest participation and largest scholarship recipient in the history of the program. In the photo on the left, Marley, shown in 2009, is being awarded by William Weimer for her first year of participation. At right, Marley receives her scholarship award from William Weimer in 2020.
takes dedication to stick with the program until graduation. These scholars know that -- although it is a lot of work -- it is well worth it because of the lifelong skills that are developed. Scholars are usually honored with a ceremony at the end of the year but due to COVID19 they were honored on June 3 in a drive-by ceremony at the Hanover County Extension Office where they received their awards and had the opportunity to speak with Weimer. If you are interested in getting your children (ages 5 to 18) involved in this scholarship program, or the 4-H program, contact Sharonda Lindsay, the 4-H program assistant, by email at sharondal20@vt.edu or by phone at 804-752-4310. You also can visit the website: https:// hanover.ext.vt.edu/programs. html to learn more about the 4-H Program.
Laphew White. He was a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves after graduating from Hermitage High School and R.P.I. (now VCU). Will was an underground powerline designer with VEPCO, retired as Vice-President from Bagby Electric Co., and had
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continued involvement in the family business, Glen Allen Oil Co. as co-owner. Among his many interests, he was a guitarist playing with The Vikings and loved nothing more than spending time fishing at his place on the North River in Mathews. A celebration of Will’s life will be held at a later date. bennettfuneralhomes. com
at least one vulnerable individual aged 60 or older, disabled, or a child under age 6. Assistance is based on the availability of funds and is first-come, first-serve. Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make alterations or improvements to the property. The easiest way to apply for Cooling Assistance is online at www.commonhelp. virginia.gov, or by calling 1-855-635-4370 toll-free.
WINGO, William Mason Jr. “Billy,” of Williamsburg, Va., formerly of Mechanicsville, passed away on April 19, 2020. Bill was a retired Capitol Police Officer, former employee of Reynolds Community College and St. Mary’s Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd.
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shorter tether of at least 10 feet or three times the length of the animal makes the animal safer, more suited or better equipped to tolerate its environment. A first violation of either remains a Class 4 misdemeanor (up to $250 fine) but a second violation of the shelter provision is a Class 2 misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine) and a second violation of the “space” provision is a Class 3 misdemeanor (up to a $250 fine). An animal control officer may grant an exception after inspecting the animal’s circumstances and determining the animal is safe. Minimum tether length to constitute adequate space is increased to 15 feet or to four times the animal’s length, whichever is longer. Any action for the forfeiture of property used in the connection with a crime is stayed until the person whose property is subject to forfeiture has been convicted of the crime unless forfeiture is ordered pursuant to a plea agreement or the owner does not submit a written demand for return within 21 days of the date the stay is terminated. “Skills games” were added within the definition of “gambling devices.” Family entertainment centers were exempted from the prohibition against playing or offering of any skill game, provided the prize won is a noncash, merchandise prize or a voucher, billet, ticket, token or electronic credit redeemable only for noncash, merchandise prize which meets certain other requirements. Enactment of this law is delayed until July of 2021. The regulation of sports betting was placed under the authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The law prohibits betting on Virginia college sports and youth sports and proposition bets on all college sports. The definition of “hate crime” was expanded to include a criminal act committed against a person or his property
because of disability, as defined by law, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identification. The mandatory minimum terms of confinement for such crimes were eliminated. The threshold amount for grand larceny was increased from $500 to $1,000. A new statute makes it a Class 5 felony (up to 10 years in the penitentiary or up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.00 either or both) to brandish a firearm while assembled with one or more persons for the purpose of, and with the intent to, intimidate any person or group. Potential jurors may now be informed as to the range of punishment authorized should a conviction occur. Previously, this information was not made available. An indigent defendant charged with a felony or Class 1 misdemeanor may request the appointment of a qualified expert to assist in his defense upon meeting certain requirements. Notice of the request, but not what the request is, must be provided to the Commonwealth. To obtain funds, the defense must show that an expert will materially assist in preparing a defense and a denial of an expert would result in a fundamentally unfair trial. Upon a motion by a petitioner to dissolve a protective order, a dissolution order may be issued on an ex parte (both parties will not be present) basis with or without a hearing and the motion shall be heard by the court as soon as practicable. Any person subject to a permanent protective order (PPO) is prohibited from possessing firearms while the Order is in effect. Violation of this section is a Class 6 felony (1 to 5 years in the penitentiary or 12 months in jail and/or up to a $2,500 fine, either or both). An individual served with a PPO must certify in writing with 48 hours that he or she does not possess any firearms or has properly disposed of them. A failure to certify shall be punished as contempt of
court. It is a Class 4 felony (2 to 10 years in the penitentiary) for any person to sell, barter, give or furnish any firearm to an individual the person knows is subject to a PPO. Courts are now authorized to issue a protective order, which can be for any reasonable period, including the lifetime of the defendant, upon a conviction for an act of violence and upon the request of the victim or the prosecutor. The possession of marijuana by an adult will be decriminalized. The maximum civil penalty is $25 and the first offender option has been removed. Misdemeanor possession with intent to distribute is now an amount of 1 ounce or less (previously ½ ounce) and the felony weight has been upped to more than 1 ounce to 5 pounds for the Class 5 felony. Over 5 pounds remains an unclassified felony (5 to 30 years) and there is a rebuttable presumption than 1 ounce or less is for personal use. No person shall be subject to arrest or prosecution for any offense of possession of alcohol, marijuana, any controlled drug, drunk in public or possession of paraphernalia if that person calls for emergency help for himself or another overdosing or if the person is overdosing and someone called for emergency help for him. This statue now gives immunity where before it was an affirmative defense. Background checks for all gun sales, but not all transfers, such as trade or barter, are expanded. Anyone selling a firearm who is not a dealer must conduct a background check. The Virginia State Police will set up the means whereby a seller may obtain the background check from a licensed dealer. One exception is if the sale occurs at a firearms show and the VSP confirms the buyer is not prohibited. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor for a seller or purchaser to engage in a firearm sale if no background check is performed.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, the online option for safety training to obtain a concealed handgun permit (CHP) is eliminated. Virginia localities will be allowed to ban guns in public buildings, parks, recreation and community centers. This also applies to streets where events or rallies requiring permits will occur. Specified in-home child care facilities must unload and lock up firearms and ammunition must be securely locked in a separate container. The “Red Flag Law” will permit police and prosecutors to petition the court to temporarily prohibit people judged to be a risk to themselves or others from buying or having a gun. A petition cannot be filed until law enforcement conducts an independent inves-
tigation and determines that grounds for the petition exist. The petition must be under oath and supported by affidavit. An Emergency Substantial Risk Order may be issued, ex parte, upon petition to a magistrate or any judge to prevent possession or purchase of a gun for up to 14 days if there is probable cause to believe that the person poses a risk of injury to self or others in the near future by such possession. Prior to the ESRO expiring, the circuit court must hold a hearing to determine if the judge should issue a Substantial Risk Order (SRO) to prohibit the individual from purchasing or possessing for up to 6 months. A finding of risk of injury must be supported by clear and convincing evidence presented by the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Those subject to an ESRO or SRO must surrender any concealed handgun permit, cannot obtain such a permit and may not work for a firearms dealer. The law does not require the subject to receive mental health treatment or permit the removal of any other type of weapon that could inflict injury. No one, not a licensed firearms dealer, may buy more than one handgun in a 30-day period. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Certain exceptions apply, among them are law enforcement, those who have a valid concealed permit and purchases of antique firearms. The penalty for recklessly leaving a loaded, unsecured gun in a way that endangers see LAWS, pg. 12
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in communities near the proposed project allege numerous violations and specifically identify eight counts to support those allegations. The suit filed against the county, Wegmans and Airpark Associates contends that super-
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a child under 14 years was increased to a Class 1 misdemeanor. The federal “bump stock” ban was enacted as a state law and a violation of the same is a Class 6 felony (1 to 5
visors ignored county land use regulations “to the detriment of the community.” The suit also lists violations of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act and violates the county’s current noise ordinances. Due to COVID-19 concerns, supervisors held public hearings and meetings pertaining to the issue in limited
settings that allowed only 10 people to attend the hearing at one time. “The county, in its zeal to pave wetlands for Wegmans, committed numerous procedural errors, including depriving citizens of a meaningful opportunity to provide input by holding a closed-door “public hearing” attended
by over 30 Wegmans and county personnel despite the Governor Northam’s emergency COVID-19 order limiting public gatherings to no more than 10 people,” a press release stated. “The lawsuit asks the Court to condemn the Board’s action as unlawful and void.” Rod Morgan, one of the named plaintiffs in the case,
said via press release: “Hanover citizens are concerned a facility of this magnitude is not appropriate for this site at the corner of Sliding Hill and Ashcake Roads, which is surrounded on all sides by residential neighborhoods, agricultural land and the historic African-American Brown Grove Baptist Church and community.”
Concerned citizens also have filed an appeal with the Commonwealth’s Department of Environmental Quality regarding the delineation of wetlands associated with the project. Opponents to the project claim that surveys conducted during the approval process do
years or up to 12 months in jail and/or a $2,500.00 fine, either or both). In essence, a bump stock is a device designed to allow a semi-automatic firearm to discharge more than one shot with a single pull of the trigger. Possessing a firearm on school property or a school bus
is prohibited and now includes public, private or religious preschools and certain licensed daycares during the regular operating hours of such child daycare center. Prior to the custodial interrogation of a child, the child’s parent, guardian or legal cus-
todian shall be notified of the child’s arrest and the child shall have contact with that person unless that person is a codefendant, suspected of committing a crime against the child, cannot be reasonably located or refuse contact or the officer believes the information sought is necessary to protect life, limb or property from imminent danger and the questions are limited to obtain that information. The crime of disorderly conduct cannot be charged against an elementary or secondary student while on school property during school or a school sponsored event. School property includes the property of the school, on a school bus, or wherever an activity sponsored by the school is held. Automatic certification of juveniles for trial in circuit court as an adult is now limited to those 16 and 17 years of age. Juveniles age 14 and 15, may be transferred on murder and aggravated malicious wounding charges after the prosecutor moves to transfer, a report is prepared and a hearing held to determine if the case should be transferred for trial as an adult in circuit court. It is a civil penalty of up to $100 to smoke in a car with minors under the age of 15 present. Operator’s licenses may no longer be suspended for a conviction or a deferred disposition on a drug offense, non-payment of certain fees owed to a jail or theft of motor fuel. The requirement that
an operator’s license be suspended when a person fails to pay fines or costs is repealed. Driver privilege cards may be issued to an applicant who is not eligible for a regular driver’s license but has reported income or been claimed as a dependent on an individual tax return and has motor vehicle insurance. These cards have the same effect as drivers’ licenses but do not confer voting privileges and their issuance is not dependent on proof of legal presence in our nation. No longer is there a mandatory period of incarceration to be imposed on a third or subsequent conviction for operating a motor vehicle while the privilege to operate is suspended. After a conviction for refusal to submit to a breath or blood test after being arrested for driving under the influence, the court may grant a restricted license upon a petition filed 30 days later. Previously, a first offense refusal conviction mandated 12 months with no privilege to drive. Per se reckless driving by speed was increased to in excess of 85 mph from 80 mph. Effective Jan. 1, 2021, no person may hold a handheld personal communications device while driving a motor vehicle. Photo speed monitoring devices are authorized to be used in or around school crossing and highway work zones. Exceeding by at least 10 mph the posted limit will be a $100.00 civil penalty. Summonses issued by mail will not go on one’s DMV transcript but those issued by offi-
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and making friends; a place that has once again become something I have spent a lot of time remembering, replaying old memories, and trying to understand where I stand with regard to its renaming and, more importantly, why. In this search, I recalled one of my fondest memories from high school. One Friday night in the fall of my senior year, after three weeks of summer training camp, 11½ games played, and listening to a rousing halftime speech, I walked out to the 50-yard line as the lone representative for our football team to run the pre-second half routine. Now I do not remember if I called for the ball, or picked a side to defend, but I do remember the sound of the crowd as the rest of my team took the field behind me. Understand, this was the Regional Finals, against one of our toughest rivals, the Highland Spring Springers, whom we had just barely won against during the regular season. We had won every game that season, with the crowds growing with every game we played. By the second half of this game the stands were packed, the area around the track fencing were several rows deep of people standing shoulder-toshoulder, thousands of people were there to watch and cheer. The sound was incredible, the feeling was incredible. And remembering that night with 25 years of perspective, I now realize, that feeling was not shared. The feeling was not shared, because the feeling was not equal. There were some on my team that could not feel as good as I did in that moment, even though they had paid just as much sweat, blood, and time as I had to get there. There were some in the stands that could not cheer as loud as the rest, even though they had traveled just as far, stood just as long, and endured
just as much cold. There were some there that night that could not feel the same amount of pride that I felt, even though they were my teammates, classmates, and friends. I know this because they have told me so, and, now, finally, I am listening. An institution that holds as much value to its community as a high school should be equally representative to everyone in that community. It should be embraceable with the same amount of love, the same amount of loyalty, and the same amount of pride for everyone that it services. For too long this name and mascot have stood as a pillar of division in this town I love so much. It has created barriers, both conscience and subconscious, between neighbors, co-workers, friends, and even family. To continue to maintain the status quo would be to turn a deaf ear to those who are pleading so loudly that they be given the chance to exalt equally in that pride that is so often referenced. We would all do well to listen to these cries for change, to understand their perspective, and to recognize that this issue is not about what can be taken from some, but what can be given to all. Not a pillar of division, but a bridge to unity. It is time the names and mascots of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School be changed for the benefit of all who live in this community. It is time. Herb Hart Lee-Davis Alumni 1992-1996 Senior Class President, 1996
Responding to questions from recent letter I am responding to Rebecca Huber's attempt to answer my questions to my letter on May 20 in The Mechanicsville Local. I do appreciate her attempt to answer them.
Let me say that I understand my specific questions; they are to make an individual think the answers are not simple. "Tom" does not ask these types of questions without having my answers, but this is not about my answers. However, Rebecca's answers are standard and general that a government, media, VDJII, CDC etc., answers that one can find be a quick search -Virginia Department of Health, Center for Disease Control, etc.; answers that one can find in a quick search. Here are some quick questions since her answer about why the Dollar Store and not the mom-and-pop shop? Her answer, “Because they sell food.” Then, why the Dollar Store, since it sells food, and not restaurants, they sell food tool Lowe's does not. Does the virus not affect people in one place and not the other? A new question: Why politicians allow protesting by the thousand, shoulder-to-shoulder and looting and rioting but everyone else must have 6 feet distance and masks and restrict gatherings? The rules are whatever the government officials say they are and have nothing to do with the virus. They just proved that theory daily. I hope Rebecca understands this is bigger than her answers, and, yes, my questions are not political they are a lot deeper and requires a lot thinking from an individual. Tom Chorinos Mechanicsville
Schools board urged to act on school names (Editor’s note: The following was submitted to the seven members of the Hanover County School Board and Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.) Dear school board members and Dr. Gill, Regardless of intended mes-
sage, when people, under the auspices of Hanover patriots, militia, or other group, show up at Lee-Davis High School and/ or Stonewall Jackson Middle School with a firearm under the pretense of “protecting” them, it conveys a clear message that these buildings are political monuments/statements. Schools are living organizations; and should not be political statements. I believe the Hanover County School Board moved to this position decades ago, and acknowledged the need for neutrality in school names, by putting into policy that schools will no longer be named for people. As has happened several times in the past several weeks, groups of armed white civilians lining the sidewalks around these campuses has me especially concerned for every black and brown administrator, staff member, student, parent and community member that should be rightfully free to safely come and go on those campuses. I acknowledge that citizens have the right to bear arms on public streets. These two campuses have public sidewalks very close to the main entrances. Do those individual with firearms on those sidewalks know that Dr. Quentin Ballard, the principal of Stonewall
Jackson Middle School, is a black man? Much less, would they be able to identify him by photo or in person? It is likely that they do not know, and cannot recognize the hundreds of L-DHS and SJMS students and family members. Among your main duties is ensuring that HCPS campuses are safe for everyone who has a legitimate reason to be on them. Armed individuals who feel some need to “protect” campuses as “monuments” pose a real and serious danger to people of color (POC). Changing the names of these schools as quickly as possible, prior to any fall sports practices, as well as staff and students returning to campus, has now become imperative to ensure that everyone, especially POCs, are safe on those campuses, by removing any need for armed individuals to “protect” anything on those properties. I implore you to act immediately to rename those two schools. Michelle Schmitt, PhD Mechanicsville
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letter of June 3, 2020 (“Citizens should decide whether to quarantine”), and Harold Ackerman’s June 10, 2020, reply (“Response: Democracy hit Jan. 20, 2017”). He can legitimately disagree with her opinion that the shut-down and related orders are examples of governmental overreach, but Mr. Ackerman goes well beyond that: He writes of Ms. Lawrence and Fox News, “You have obviously chosen to be faithful to that channel.” There was nothing in Ms. Lawrence’s letter about Fox News. “You have obviously chosen to align yourself with the current occupant of the White House.” There was nothing in Ms. Lawrence’s letter about the president. He writes of Ms. Lawrence and others “. . . who are so infatuated with the current occupant of the White House that they refuse to take 10 or 15 seconds out of their ultra-busy lives to put on a face covering.” Ms. Lawrence did not state in her letter that she refuses to wear a face covering; and, again, she does not refer at all to “the current occupant of the White House.” And, finally, Mr. Ackerman see LETTERS, pg. 18
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Bon Secours MRMC approved by state to add 44 beds Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center in Mechanicsville has received approval from State Health Commissioner M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., of the Virginia Department of Health to its application for a Certificate of Public Need (COPN) to increase its bed capacity. The expansion includes the addition of 44 acute care beds, including 11 intensive care beds and 33 medical/surgical beds, costing approxi-
mately $50 million. The expansion is expected to be complete in late 2022. “We are thrilled to move forward with the expansion of Memorial Regional which will allow us to respond to the growing need for inpatient bed capacity due to increased complexity of inpatient services and population growth, especially growth in the population of ages 65 and older,” said Leigh Sewell, president, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center. “We are grateful for the strong support we received from our patients, associates
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and community members during the COPN process, and we look forward to continuing to provide quality, compassionate care well into the future.” Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center is located just one half mile west of Interstate 295, which connects the larger regions of Hampton Roads, New Kent County, Richmond and Henrico County. The expansion directly addresses the fastgrowing demand for health care services from residents of the hospital’s service area, in partic-
ular, Hanover County, eastern Henrico County and the Northern Neck. It will provide patients with increased access to the hospital’s innovative resources, outstanding clinical staff and exceptional patient care. The bed expansion, which increases the hospital’s capacity to a total of 269 acute care beds, will include the following: z Expansion of intensive care beds from 24 to 35 beds. z Expansion of medical/surgical beds from 185 to 218 beds.
Pets of the Week Photos submitted by Andrew Hodnett
The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home. Bruno, Animal ID# 575425, is a 1-year-old male American Bulldog. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Bruno is a handsome boy that has been in the Shelter since earlier this month. He has a great personality. Bruno loves to run and play with the other dogs. He also does great around people. Bruno seems to be house-trained. He does really well on a leash. Bruno will make a great companion. Bethany, Animal ID# 575461, is an 8-month-old (estimated) female domestic shorthaired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/ FIV test negative. Bethany is a very sweet cat. She was picked up as a stray just last week. Bethany loves to be around people. She enjoys rubbing up against you. Bethany seems to be litter box trained. She more than likely was an outside cat but she will be well suited to living indoors. Bethany will be the perfect fit for any cat lover. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804-365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays. You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty.gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.
CornerStone announces food distribution schedule Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com AYLETT -- The food distribution schedule for the month of June at the CornerStone Food Program of the CornerStone Community
Development Center is as follows: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, for families with children. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday, June 24. (CSFP boxes for seniors.)
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 27). CornerStone, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, is located at 8270 Tappahannock Hwy. in Aylett. The Lily Field Clothing see FOOD, pg. 18
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Marley Goodman, Reagan White and Victoria Wright. Vicki Underwood, the past leader, will receive an Adult Honorary 4-H All-Star. Membership in the Virginia 4-H All-Stars Chapter is a very distinct privilege and honor received by those who exhibit
ASHLAND -- What’s in your water? Did you know that private water supplies like wells and springs are unregulated? It is the responsibility of the homeowner to regularly test water quality, maintain the water system, and address any problems. Affordable, confidential water testing and education will be offered through Virginia Cooperative Extension offices in Hanover County. Pick up your kits at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 21, at the Doswell Ruritan Club at 16433 Washington Hwy. in Doswell, and plan to drop off your samples from 7 to 10 am on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Hanover Virginia Cooperative Extension Office at13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Water samples collected by participating homeowners will be analyzed for 14 parameters, including bacteria, metals, nitrate and hardness at a cost of $60. Results and water system care and maintenance information will be shared at an information meeting. All information is kept strictly confidential and results
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BPES fifth-grader captures 1t place in Rotary essay contest By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE -A student at Battlefield Park Elementary School took first place honors in the Hanover Rotary Club’s 4 Way-Test Essay Contest. Fifth-grader Riley Christian, who was a student in Pamela Franklin’s class, captured the top spot. Coming in second and third were Sherry Lee Klug; teacher Karen Seeber, Rural Point Elementary, and Sarah Harkins; teacher Pamela Franklin, Battlefield Park Elementary. The topic was “Rotary’s Four-Way Test and what it means to the Conduct of My Daily Life”
The Rotary’s 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share and implement ideas.
The Rotary’s 4-Way Test consists of 24 words that can help create an attitude and atmosphere in which to better relate, share and implement ideas. These four questions encourage us to apply principles of truth, justice and caring regard for our neighbors in our relationships with each other. The 4-Way Test asks us to consider these four questions
when making decisions about what we think, say or do: 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build Good Will and Better friendships? 4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned? Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problemsolvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change for the better across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. Due to the pandemic restraints, the Hanover Rotary Club will schedule its awards dinner at a later time. For more information, contact Janice at 570-574-1481.
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Gibson and Frances Fowler of Mechanicsville celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 20, 2020. They were united in marriage on June 20, 1957. They have one daughter, Denise Hart, and one grandson, Wesley Hart, of North Chesterfield.
4-H members, past leader honored Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – Five 4-H members and a past leader of the Three Rivers 4-H Livestock Club will be honored at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday June 24) with the highest honor: 4-H All-Star. The members are Megan Gaines, Caitlyn Giese,
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Ashland author publishes political novel, ‘The Lion’s Den’ Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com “The Lion’s Den”, a new book by Frank B. Atkinson of Ashland, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. “The Lion’s Den” offers a prescription for American renewal at a time of eroding confidence in our political institutions and growing
confusion about our national purpose. In Frank Atkinson’s formulation, there are no quick fixes for our broken politics … no easy cure for what ails our democracy. A republic’s community spirit and capacity for constructive self-governance depend on a consensus about essential values and the active
choice to practice, promote, and perpetuate those values. The ethic of principled citizenship and service that Atkinson considers indispensable for American renewal is not an inherited trait – like every ethic, it is a character requiring cultivation. And it is strongest when grounded in personal faith and integrity … illuminated by hard-learned
lessons from history and experience … inspired by worthy human exemplars … propelled by the optimistic pursuit of a “more perfect union” … and kindled in a culture of mutual respect and forbearance guided by the “Golden Rule.” No starry-eyed idealist, Atkinson’s major nonfiction works – “The Dynamic Dominion” and “Virginia in
the Vanguard” – turned a candid lens on the hard-fought modern politics of his native state. In “The Lion’s Den”, he offers a compelling fictional account of life in the political arena – at once a venue for selfless contribution and palace of selfish ambition. Inspired by timeless lessons from the Book of Daniel,
Madison’s vision of competition and compromise, and the colorful politics of his contemporary Commonwealth, Atkinson places his characters in a modern-day lion’s den where they grapple with vexing moral and practical choices. But Atkinson’s players find the grace to come together ... and, he suggests, so can we.
The Universe from the Center: working with Einstein’s field equations 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. Working with Einstein’s field equations for the General Theory of Relativity (GTR) requires figuring out a “metric” for the behavior of space-time in the presence of mass and energy. That metric depends on the geometry, and we most often look at the two easiest configurations: either empty space or spherical symmetry. Empty space gives us a “flat” space-time in which the behavior of space and time do not depend on position (though they do depend on relative motion). If the motion is unaccelerated we’re in the realm of Special Relativity where “moving clocks run slow” and lengths are “contracted” along the direction of relative motion. It’s always the other guy’s clocks and meter sticks – yours always behave just normally – hence “relativity.” GTR treats accelerated motions. In particular, it treats the acceleration due to gravity. In Newtonian physics, all mass attracts all other mass with a force proportional to the product of two masses and inversely proportional to the square of distance between those masses (assumed spherical or point-like). In GTR, nonrotating spherical masses are the domain of the so-called Schwarzschild metric, which technically only applies outside the mass distribution. (Don’t worry – I won’t put the equation for that
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metric here!) I will describe it, however. In spherical geometry – the Schwarzschild metric is written in this geometry -- spatial displacements include knowing how far you are from the center (radius) and two angles (think latitude and longitude). The angles are not directly affected by GTR. Radial distances, as seen from far away, are stretched the closer you get to the center. Time intervals, again as seen from far away, are slowed by the same factor as the radial distortion. What’s counterintuitive is that this stretch/ slow factor becomes infinite not at r = 0, but at a specific radius known as the Schwarzschild radius, which is proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the speed of light squared. This radius is also the distance at which escape speed is the speed of light – so nothing can escape from here or anyplace closer to the center! This is also known as the event horizon, and the object is what we call a black hole. But, let’s talk about time, which is what I promised last month. Clocks running slower when closer to the center means that the clock in your basement runs slower than the one in the attic. A small effect, but one which can be (and has been) measured. A clock on the top of Mt. Everest ticks faster than one at sea level. A clock on the ground is faster than one at the altitude of the International Space Station. We have to
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be a little careful here, because the space station is moving relative to the ground so its clock is running slow due to special relativity! The two effects are not of the same magnitude, but both can be precisely calculated. Which brings me to one of the comments I often make for my students if they ask how we know the physics is correct. One way, I tell them, is to see if you can make money with it. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a constellation of precision clocks in orbit, which can be compared with precision clocks on the ground. Using information from at least 3 satellites allows the GPS app on your cell phone to calculate your position within a few meters. And the calculation only works if you account for both special and Metro Creative Services general relativity! Lunar phases for July: Full Moon on the 5th, at 12:44 a.m. accompanied by a penumbral lunar eclipse (don’t bother – it’s daytime so you won’t see anything!); Last Quarter on the 12th, at 7:29 p.m.; New Moon on the 20th, at 1:33 p.m.; First Quarter on the 27th at 8:33 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. Mercury moves to morning twilight around midmonth. Venus rising at 5 a.m. Mars rises at 3 a.m. and will be to the southeast around sunrise. Jupiter should be visible all night, as will Saturn. Our overhead view at midmonth, about 3 hours after sunset, finds bright Vega near zenith
in the constellation Lyra. Recall last month’s note about the “summer triangle” of Vega, Deneb, and Altair. Deneb is the bright star at the “tail” of Cygnus, the Swan. Look for it about 60 degrees and to the east-northeast. Altair is at about 50 degrees to the southeast. Following the familiar t shape of Cygnus from Deneb, your binoculars will find Albireo at the head of the swan. It’s not a terribly bright star, but it lacks any bright neighbors so it’s easy to find – it lies about 70 degrees above the east-southeast at this time. A small telescope reveals Albireo as a close binary, with the two stars of very different colors – one reddish, the other bright blue. The redder star is cooler in temperature. Ursa Major is to the northwest, with the bowl of the “Big Dipper” oriented to hold water. This asterism is also known in some cultures as “the Plow” – the reason is obvious in this orientation. Turning to the south we find the “teapot” asterism of the constellation Sagittarius, which marks the direction toward the center of our Milky Way galaxy. Above and a bit to the right of Sagittarius, don’t mistake bright red Antares for Mars. The name itself means “against Mars” – though I doubt there’s any real rivalry. Mars is a ball of rock in our solar system, the 4th planet from the Sun. Antares is a “class M supergiant” star about 600 light years from the Sun and about 800 times the Sun’s diameter. If the Sun were placed at the center of this star, Antares’ photosphere (its visible surface) would lie between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. 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.
CELEBRATIONS | Births, Engagements, Weddings & Anniversaries
Miss Scott exchanges vows with Mr. Roberts
Juneteenth march peaceful By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE -Thunder, lightning and a torrential downpour couldn’t deter hundreds of citizens from attending an NAACP-sponsored rally and march held Friday afternoon in Mechanicsville. The Juneteenth Celebration featured several speakers, including Hanover NAACP president Robert Barnette who voiced a list of demands for HCPS officials, including the changing of two school names in Hanover County.
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MR. and MRS. CHRISTOPHER ROBERTS the former Melissa Scott
ene, Margaret, and Corey Scott of Mechanicsville are pleased to announce the marriage of Melissa Scott to Christopher Roberts, son of Walter Corker, all of Mechanicsville, on May 2, 2020, on the couple’s 5th anniversary. Melissa is the granddaughter of the late Arthur and Eldeen Smith of Studley and the late Everett Scott of Mechanicsville. Her surviving grandmother is Charlotte Scott of Mechanicsville. The wedding took place outdoors at the couple’s home in Mechanicsville, surrounded
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are reported only to the homeowner. To register, contact Missy Johnson at mcjohnson@vt.edu or 804-752-4310. To ensure a kit, pre-register by Sept. 9. For more information
by immediate family. Melissa is a graduate of Atlee High School, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and Virginia Commonwealth University, where she holds two Master’s Degrees. Melissa is employed by Caroline County Public Schools and St. Joseph’s Villa. Chris is a graduate of Atlee High School. Chris is employed by SON Metal Fab. The couple plans to hold a reception at a later date when social distancing restrictions have been lifted.
about the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, as well as many resources relevant to private water systems, visit www.wellwater.bse.vt.edu. Important dates, with event, date and time, and location, are as follow: Pick up sample kit and receive directions to collect
samples -- 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Doswell Ruritan Club, 16433 Washington Hwy., Doswell. Drop off samples – 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Hanover’s Virginia Cooperative Extension Office, 13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland. see WATER, pg. 18
qualities of leadership, integrity, outstanding achievement, and dedication to 4-H and youth development. To become a 4-H All-Star it takes many years of 4-H involvement and service to the community. When a candidate feels ready, they begin the process of filling out the application that reflects on their years of service. That application is then evaluated by the extension unit that nominates strong
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not accurately identify affected wetlands, and are asking that further surveys be performed. “The permit as currently written should be denied because it undercounts the destruction of on-site wetlands and allows uncounted adverse impacts to off-site wetlands and streams in a manner that violates both the federal Clean Water Act and state law,” said Chris French, a concerned resident and member of Protect Hanover, a group that has been active in the opposition efforts. French said initial inspections performed by Wegmans-
“We want to make sure these names are changed right now,” Barnette said. “We want to make sure that Dr. Jerome Ross is appointed to the Hanover [County] School Board. We want to make sure that black and brown faculty members are hired in Hanover County, right now.” The group marched from the Mechanicsville Library to Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School, chanting and displaying signs demanding change. “We had an excellent turn-
out today,” Barnette said. “It shows it’s time for a change, and I’m glad that people stayed through the rain and showed their commitment to this cause.” Barnette said the demand for change has gathered momentum since it began two years ago. “We’re seeing more and more people come forward and speak out. When we first began, people were afraid to speak out. Now, they’re speaking out and supporting this effort.” Sophie Lynn, a Lee-Davis student, began a change.org
candidates for the award. Once selected the candidates are then initiated as 4-H All-Stars at a one of a kind, secret ceremony during State 4-H Congress at Virginia Tech. Unfortunately, that was not able to occur this year due COVID-19, but in addition to the online ceremony this past week, the organization is looking for other ways to revise the tapping ceremony. Among the accomplishments the young ladies are being recognized for are committing countless hours to 4-H
projects, learning experiences, officer positions, committee positions, program planning, 4-H camps, competitive judging and showing, recruitment and promotion and community service both in and outside of 4-H. For more information in the scholarship program (for children ages 5 to 18), contact Sharonda Lindsay, the 4-H program assistant, by email at sharondal20@vt.edu or by phone at 804-752-4310. The website is https://hanover.ext. vt.edu/programs.html.
approved contractors failed to gauge the entirety of the problem. “For example, the wetlands delineation, a tool used to determine the location and extent of wetlands on the property, was conducted during a severe drought, and the final delineation map omits data that would show there are more wetlands on-site than is claimed,” French said last week. DEQ officials were overwhelmed with written requests for an appeal of the county’s action regarding wetlands. Opponents requested permission to enter the site and conduct their own surveys but that request was denied.
Late last month, DEQ officials announced a hearing would be held July 20 to consider those appeals. “I expect that a large number of citizens will participate in the hearing, as well as an increasing number of organizations who have been made aware of the serious permit flaws and the potential impact it will have on future wetlands permits throughout Virginia and the Chesapeake region if this permit is issued,” French said. “We hope that a new independent delineation and Chesapeake Bay Act designation will be made prior to
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| News, Updates & Listings Saturday, June 20 Rescheduled The Reunion Committee for the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1980 has decided to postpone the reunion from June 20 to sometime in September due to the COVID-19 situation. More details will be released by the committee as soon as they have been finalized.
Saturday, Sept. 19 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High
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petition that gathered more than 20,000 signatures in favor of the name changes. “As I’ve been watching the Black Lives Matter movement grow, I’m so excited to hear about the Confederate statues in Richmond being taken down,” she said. Lynn said she began her petition to raise awareness regarding the names and mascots at the two schools, and their impact on African-American students. “I want people to know how unfair and demeaning it is for these black students and teachers to have to call themselves Confederates.” She said the petition represents “20,000 people who live in Hanover and are waiting for change.” “It’s time to make these racists uncomfortable,” Lynn said. “It’s time
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Results meeting – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 21, Doswell Ruritan Club, 16433 Washington Hwy., Doswell. If you are a person with a disabil-
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Shed is open by appointment only. No clothing donations can be received until June 14. Donations are being accepted on
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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. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com. to tell them they have no place in Hanover County, especially in our schools. Change is coming whether they like it or not.” Another student, Samantha Whitlock, assisted in organizing the event with local NAACP leaders. She also emceed the rally. Lee-Davis alumnus Avi Hopkins said the name changes are long overdue, and told the group he felt the brunt of the racially insensitive symbols during his years on campus. “It’s time to make this change. It’s time to change these names,” Hopkins said as he reminded the crowd of the significance of June 19th and its history. Dr. John Kenney of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Beaverdam delivered an inspirational message to the rain-soaked gathering, a call see MARCH, pg. 21
ity and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact Laura Maxey-Nay at 804-752-4310 during business hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is 800-828-1120.
Friday mornings since June 19. Clothes that are being donated must be mended and laundered. Those planning to drop off donations are asked not do so at the back door or front door when no one is present to accept it.
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assumes that Ms. Lawrence knows him, so that when she, not wearing a mask (another assumption), sees him in the grocery store, she can keep her distance. Most of us have been educated about the pitfalls of stereotyping. Mr. Ackerman, in his five-column letter, demonstrated that he has not yet learned that lesson. David E. Lawrence Mechanicsville,
America’s laws are owned by the public The values upon which America was founded are embedded in its Constitution, which embraces the zealous aspiration of liberty and justice for all; fulfilling this moral ideology does not come easily or freely, and it must be backed by laws and a judicial system, without which anarchy would prevail, a radical departure from the nation we know. There cannot be one kind of law for decent folks and another for extremists, bullies or felons. Nor can the law be applied based on anyone’s status, viewpoints or relationships, including elected leaders. The law is owned by the public, not individuals; and by necessity it has a
branch duty-bound to fairly and without prejudice enforce it, a catastrophic failure in the brutal act Derek Chauvin unleashed upon George Floyd. Nevertheless, neither Chauvin’s cruel behavior nor the inflammatory, widely-publicized Civil War monument debate nor any other related racial issue countermands the need to follow due process with the enforcement of law or making changes aimed at improving the nation. The retaliatory events catalyzed by Chauvin sent a shot over the bow of law-abiding citizens when the regulations they uphold broke down and left a wake of destruction. This was radically different than the course followed by the courageous Martin Luther King when decades ago he led the onset of the long-awaited and needed racial integration of America, a movement that achieved remarkable success in a relatively short period of time, despite claims to the contrary. In the aftermath of the recent damage, peaceable American citizens are compelled to stand firmly behind law and order, while offering their prayers for the nation to heal the scar left from the evil tradition of oppression planted in America centuries ago by England, a wound contemporary CaucasianAmericans did not inflict nor did anyone who upholds law. Daniel Corso Mechanicsville
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DEQ’s decision,” he added. A final decision on the appeal rests with the State’s Water Control Board, and a timeline for that ruling has not been announced. French also voiced concerns regarding the Brown Grove Community, an historical community founded by free slaves and an area that will be impacted by the development, according to opponents. “We should be particularly sensitive to the systematic failure of government agencies in this case to adequately address the long documented environmental justice issues related to the Brown Grove community,” French said. “They will suffer again should this project proceed. Brown Grove is a historical African American
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community directly descended from freed men just after the Civil War.” Wegmans contends there is no evidence that the Brown Grove school existed on the site, and has conducted surveys to determine the location of unmarked graves. None were discovered. French said Wegmans‘ surveys were incorrect in stating the former school was not located on the site, and archaeological surveys will support that assertion. “Unless Brown Grove
Lee’s ‘Godly Christian’ man questioned (Editor’s note: the following is a response to a letter recently published by Rev. Dr. Charles B. Nunn Jr. ) General Robert E. Lee led a war for the right to keep other human beings as possessions. A war which he conducted with ruthless efficiency. A war which cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans and tore the nation apart. And you’re saying this is how a “good and Godly Christian man” acts? Wow! He himself owned other people as possessions and authorized severe punishment when they tried to escape and seek freedom. A good and Godly Christian man? I think not. You also state the “current practice of trying to rewrite history is stupid.” I very strongly disagree. I think it’s about time for us to see history in an honest and real way. For too long we have been exposed to a side of history that masks over the parts we don’t like. Robert E. Lee was a brave and masterful general, but that doesn’t make him a good man. His beliefs were based in a system of injustice where black lives only mattered as possessions of the rich and privileged, to be treated or mistreated as they saw fit. John Fish Mechanicsville is given a meaningful opportunity for engagement in this process, this historically marginalized community will be further harmed,” French said. The suit and DEQ appeal are supported by a number of residents in the area, a grassroots effort that, according to French, continues to gain support. “While there is no way to accurately quantify the percentage who continue to support the effort to move the Wegmans’ project to a more appropriate location, we can say with confidence that community interest remains strong and is continuing to grow,” French said. “As this matter continues to gain statewide and regional attention, community awareness and support also rises.” Defendants in the case have until June 29 to file a response to the suit.
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to action before the march began. The pastor said the liberty demanded by Hanoverian Patrick Henry was not extended to all Americans. “I want to remind you on this date of June 19 that July 4 did not bring independence or liberty to people of color,” Kenney said. He addressed those who said changing the names is too expensive and would challenge an already tight budget. “If you use budget as an excuse, it means that your priority is the budget, not the
brutality.” Kenney challenged local church leaders, police and school officials to do the right thing and support changes to racial injustice. “Any people who are going to be as good as they can be are always self-defining and stripping the authority of any past that dictates their future, because they believe that no matter how good I was, there is more,” Kenney said. But the real message of the march was exhibited in the 400 people who braved challenging weather and the threat of counter-protests to ensure their voices were heard. There were small groups
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of people who identified themselves as L-DHS alumni gathered along the way expressing their desire for the school names to remain, but sheriff ’s deputies reported no incidents. One marcher who was escorted by his wife and two kids said the event provided an important lesson for his children. “I want them to know that peaceful protest can produce positive change,” he said as the march began. Hanover County Board of Supervisors members Faye Prichard, Ashland District, and Canova Peterson, Mechanicsville District, attended the rally.
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Peterson said he attended because he wanted to hear the group’s concerns and support their right to peaceful protest. “I didn’t hear anything here today that wasn’t heartfelt,” Peterson said while acknowledging passionate opinions on both sides of the name change issue. The veteran supervisor noted that the county has announced that when a new school is built to replace Lee-Davis and Stonewall, the names will change. “I think we’re really talking about a timeline,” Peterson said. “We’ve already started the process of relocating these schools and they will have dif-
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ferent names. It’s just a matter of how long that will take.” Peterson said the peaceful protests are living testament to the Hanover community. “This protest today is a shining example of what Hanover is. These people are protesting the right way,” Peterson said. “There are two stories out here and I just wish everyone would talk to each other.” He also said some who prefer keeping the names may be motivated by personal or emotional attachment to their alma mater. “I just think they want to keep the names because that’s where they went to school.”
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COVID-19 pandemic. Indya Elayne Branch of Mechanicsville earned a Bachelor of Science.
Kayley Turner Codie Heilig STAUNTON -- Students who earn a place on the spring 2020 Honors List at Mary Baldwin University must earn grade point averages of 3.75 to 4.00. To be eligible, a student must be a degree candidate and must have earned at least 12 semester hours for the grading period. The following local students received this recognition for spring 2020: Kayley Turner and Codie Heilig, both of Mechanicsville.
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Still catching, but on a different field L-D’s Cottrell switched from diamond to streets of Chattanooga
VHSL hopes for sports return by fall
By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Haleigh Cottrell was a big part of Lee-Davis’ first state championship softball team. She called the pitches, ran the defense, and provided a hefty part of the team’s offense. So, when she enrolled at George Mason University in the fall of 2013, she hoped to continue playing at the next level. No such luck. “The coach told me I probably wouldn’t play for three years,” Cottrell said. Cottrell, used to analyzing probabilities from behind the plate, decided the odds of a college athletic career at George Mason weren’t in her favor. And she wanted to complete her education at the school. She quickly bored into her studies and, after another careerchanging audible, graduated in 2017 with a degree in criminal justice. She’s now a police officer in
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Chattanooga police officer Haleigh Cottrell, former catcher of Lee-Davis’ first state championship softball team, enjoys time with a culprit she caught on her beat — a puppy wandering the streets. The culprit was later sentenced to adoption by a loving family.
Chattanooga, Tennessee. And she loves it. Nevertheless, just as Cottrell hoped to play softball for George Mason, she also had planned to become a nurse. But she found a major obstacle to doing that, too, in her freshman year. “I hated the pre-reqs,” she
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said. She gave some thought to what to do instead. She had participated in ride-alongs with Hanover County sheriff ’s deputies. She had been intrigued with law enforcement since. So, the decision on whether to switch her major and career goals was an easy one to make.
Furthermore, she landed an internship with the George Mason University police working security. That enabled her to build professional experience in law enforcement along with the academic background in criminology. With good grades, and several years of experience under
her belt as she approached her graduation in 2017, Cottrell was in a good position to land a job afterward. “I applied to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Department and to Chattanooga,” Cottrell said. “Chattanooga is a lot dif-
RICHMOND – The Virginia High School League wants sports to return this fall, even though it is unclear how schools will function in the upcoming semester. Henrico County, for example, is considering hybrid learning plans in which students take half their classes online and half in person. While it is unclear if school districts will even allow competition this fall as COVID-19 continues to affect the commonwealth, the VHSL is urging athletes to be allowed back on the field. “The VHSL believes it see VHSL, pg. 23
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light to resume out-of-season practice on Monday, and school divisions have been working to submit plans to the Virginia Department of Education on how they intend to safely conduct practice. Some teams hope to begin practice as early as this Monday, and others project early July for their start dates. On Friday, the VHSL issued its guidelines for teams that are returning to practice amid the Phase Two restrictions set for the commonwealth by Gov. Ralph Northam. The guidelines are similar to the suggestions issued last month by the National Federation of High Schools. Guidelines for Phase Three have not been determined.
is essential to the physical and mental well-being of students to return to physical activity and athletic competition,” the league said in guidelines released Friday. The call for sports to return comes even as the league acknowledges there is a “near certainty of recurrent outbreaks in the coming months.” It also acknowledged that school districts may enact different policies that create inequities between teams, that there likely will be a variation in what sports and activities are allowed in the next year, that teams might be forced to suspend play during the season if an outbreak Phase Two guidelines occurs and that seasons might end without playoffs being con- • Schools will be required to implement cleaning schedducted. ules for athletic facilities. It’s Teams were given the green
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ferent than Hanover. It’s more of a big city, with big-city problems.” That difference tilted her interest level toward Chattanooga, and when she got the offer to join up, she didn’t hesitate. She went through the city’s six-month police academy program and began her career as a police officer. She wasn’t eased in, either. She was put on a beat in some of the city’s toughest neighborhoods. The experience did not faze her. The mental and physical strength developed via years of playing catcher yielded big dividends on the streets. Cottrell has run into her share of rough situations. She has been called plenty of names one would not want to repeat to their mother. But she has handled it all with the poise one would expect of a person wellschooled in bringing people together to work toward a common goal.
That skill did not come by accident. She began to acquire it on the Lee-Davis softball diamond. “When I was a sophomore, Coach [Jackie] Davis sent me to a leadership academy,” Cottrell said. “She said I was going to lead the team the next three years and needed to be ready.” The responsibilities of a catcher – knowing what pitches to call, taking in the entire field, anticipating plays the opposing team may run or what a batter may try to do with the next pitch and guiding the defense – carried over to policing, where situational awareness and diplomacy are keys to staying safe, preventing problems and easing tensions on the street. The team-building aspect of being a catcher has been especially useful to Cottrell’s law enforcement career. Chattanooga is one of many jurisdictions implementing community policing as a way to improve relations with the public. On the day of the interview, she had been doing a bit of that. “About an hour ago, I had
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recommended that facilities be cleaned every two hours. Before a facility is used, chairs, furniture, weight room equipment, bathrooms, training tables and other elements need to be cleaned. Occupancy limits and distancing guidelines issued by the Virginia Department of Health must be maintained. Students must be encouraged to shower and wash their workout clothes as soon as they return home. Indoor practices and activities can be conducted if at least 10 feet of physical distance can be maintained at all times. Spectators won’t be allowed. Athletes should work out in pods of the same 5-10 people every workout to limit exposure of the virus. Staff and students will be
been playing basketball with some kids,” she said. The efforts do pay off. “I’ve been in some tough situations where people don’t want to cooperate, then someone comes up and says, ‘I know her. She’s cool,’” Cottrell said. When that happens, the suspicion level drops and cooperation begins. Cottrell is in her third year of patrolling the streets of Chattanooga. Her leadership skills are in evidence. As one of the more experienced officers on her beat, many younger officers approach her for guidance. As much as she enjoys patrolling her beat, Cottrell is not content to get comfortable. She will soon become eligible to apply for a promotion to investigator. She would like to be a part of the city’s gang unit. But she doesn’t want to stop there. “I’d like to become an investigator for the TBI – the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation,” she said. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.
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ketball. Balls should not be should not be used at school. screened before the workpassed from one player to • Physical contact such as out. another. high fives, fist bumps and Students should wear face • For higher-risk sports, indihugs are not allowed. coverings when distancvidual training is encouring isn’t possible. They are • Distancing must be mainaged, balls cannot be handed tained in sports that have allowed to take off their off or thrown to one anothbeen deemed lower-risk: masks when exercising. er, physical contact is not cross country, track and Coaches, officials and other allowed, and there should field, swimming, golf and personnel should wear face be no sharing of equipment. tennis. coverings at all times. These sports include footStudents must bring their • Individual training and ball, wrestling, lacrosse and some limited practice are own water bottles and cancheerleading. encouraged for moderatenot share them. Eric Kolenich can be reached risk sports: volleyball, field Locker rooms can only be hockey, gymnastics, soccer, at ekolenich@timesdispatch. used if participants can keep baseball, softball and bas- com. a 10-foot distance. Showers
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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, Priest allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org
Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Traditional 8:15 & 11:00, Contemporary 9:30, Modern 11:15, Bible School at 9:30 & 11:00. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director. fairmountchristian.org
St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am
Immanuel Episcopal Church Worship @ 10AM on Sundays 3263 Old Church Road www.immanueloc.org 804-779-3454
Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday Worship 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org
The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered All Are Welcome Now worshiping Live on YouTube. See the link on our website 8:00am Service 10:30am Service Please visit our website www.creatorchurch.net
EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM
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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
LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com
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Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org
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INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org
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PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.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
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 meadowbridgesda.org meadowbridgesdachurch@gmai l.com
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Pastor, Ken Stalls, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330
Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728 "Love God, Learn the Bible, Care for People" Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM
SOUTHERN BAPTIST Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 8:30 am & 11am Worship; 9:45 am Sunday School; 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 ww.newhighlandbaptist.org Shalom Baptist Church 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. Office: 746-7737 Now worshiping via Live Stream on YouTube & Facebook Live on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. Find us on the web at shalombaptist.net
SOVEREIGN GRACE BAPTIST New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org
UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor 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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Legal Notice NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF AN APPLICATION BY VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC. FOR APPROVAL OF ITS 2020 ANNUAL RIDER UPDATE FILING CASE NO. PUR-2020-00105 On June 1, 2020, Virginia Natural Gas, Inc. (“VNG” or the “Company”) filed an Application pursuant to § 56-604 E of the Code of Virginia and in accordance with 5 VAC 5-20-80 of the Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”) of the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”). VNG requests approval of its 2020 annual rider update filing for its Steps to Advance Virginia’s Energy Plan (“SAVE Plan”), under which VNG’s SAVE Rider, designated Rider E, is reconciled and adjusted (“2020 Annual Update”). The Company’s SAVE Plan is designed to facilitate the accelerated replacement of SAVE-eligible natural gas infrastructure. Rider E is designed to recover eligible infrastructure replacement costs associated with the SAVE Plan. VNG states that the calculation of the revenue requirement and rates associated with Rider E consist of two components: the SAVE Actual Cost Adjustment (“SACA”) and the Annual SAVE Factor (“ASF”), which were approved by the Commission in its 2012 SAVE Order (PUE-2012-00012). According to the Company, the SACA is an adjustment that ensures that the SAVE Rider recovers no more or less than the actual cost of implementing the SAVE Plan projects during the prior calendar year. Based on this calculation, the Company is proposing a SACA adjustment for the upcoming rate period of November 1, 2020, through October 31, 2021, of $158,144. The Company states that the ASF is the calculation of the revenue requirement related to the cumulative SAVE Plan infrastructure investment through the period for which the currently planned SAVE Rider will be in effect, November 1, 2020, through October 31, 2021. Based on this calculation, the ASF for the upcoming rate period is $2,825,970. Combining the ASF of $2,825,970 and the SACA of $158,144, the Company calculated a SAVE Rider revenue requirement of $2,984,114 for the rate period of November 1, 2020, through October 31, 2021. According to VNG, its 2019 SAVE Rider Rate (Case No. PUR-2019-00095) is approved through August 31, 2020. The Company requests a two-month extension of its 2019 SAVE Rider Rate (through October 31, 2020), to “facilitate concurrent implementation” of the 2020 SAVE Rider Rate, proposed in this Application, with the Company’s proposed rates and charges in its 2020 Rate Case, filed June 1, 2020, in Case No. PUR-2020-00095. In its 2020 Rate Case filing, VNG states that it expects to be permitted to implement its revised rates, charges, and terms and conditions of service, on an interim basis subject to refund, as of November 1, 2020. The Company further states that for purposes of the 2020 Annual Update, it is applying the revenue allocation factors proposed in the 2020 Rate Case, with one exception described in the Application. According to the Company, the monthly SAVE Rider rate for customers receiving service under Schedule 1 – Residential will be $0.70, while the monthly SAVE Rider rate for customers receiving service under Schedules 6 and 7 – Large Firm C&I will be $81.97 and $45.69, respectively. TAKE NOTICE that the Commission may adopt rates that differ from those appearing in the Company’s Application and supporting documents and may apportion revenues among customer classes and/or design rates in a manner differing from that shown in the Application and supporting documents. The details of these and other proposals are set forth in the Company’s Application. Interested persons are encouraged to review the Company’s Application and supporting exhibits for the details of these proposals. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Comment that, among other things, directed the Company to provide notice to the public and provided interested persons an opportunity to comment on the Company’s Application. The Commission has taken judicial notice of the ongoing public health emergency related to the spread of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, and the declarations of emergency issued at both the state and federal levels. In accordance therewith, all pleadings, briefs, or other documents required to be served in this matter should be submitted electronically to the extent authorized by 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. Confidential and Extraordinarily Sensitive information shall not be submitted electronically and should comply with 5 VAC 5-20-170, Confidential information, of the Rules of Practice. For the duration of the COVID-19 emergency, any person seeking to hand deliver and physically file or submit any pleading or other document shall contact the Clerk’s Office Document Control Center at (804) 371-9838 to arrange the delivery. Pursuant to 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, the Commission has directed that service on parties and the Commission’s Staff in this matter shall be accomplished by electronic means. Please refer to the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment for further instructions concerning Confidential or Extraordinarily Sensitive Information. Interested persons may download unofficial copies of the Application from the Commission’s website: https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. Copies of these documents also may be obtained, at no charge, by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company: Elaine S. Ryan, Esquire and Timothy D. Patterson, Esquire, McGuireWoods LLP, Gateway Plaza, 800 East Canal Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, eryan@mcguirewoods.com and tpatterson@mcguirewoods.com. On or before July 22, 2020, any interested person may file written comments on the Application with Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118, or https://scc.virginia.gov/casecomments/Submit-Public-Comments. Compact discs or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All such comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00105. On or before July 22, 2020, any interested person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing, with the Clerk of the Commission at the address above or https://scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling/, a notice of participation in accordance with the Rules of Practice. Such notice of participation shall include the email addresses of such parties or their counsel. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice, any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent shall be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00105. For additional information about participation as a respondent, any person or entity should obtain a copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing. On or before July 22, 2020, any interested person or entity may file, with the Clerk of the Commission at the address above or https://scc.virginia.gov/clk/efiling/, and in accordance with the Rules of Practice, a request for hearing on the Application. Requests for a hearing shall refer to Case No. PUR-2020-00105, shall include the email address of the filer or its counsel, and shall include: (i) a precise statement of the filing party’s interest in the proceeding; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; (iii) a statement of the legal basis for such action; and (iv) a precise statement why a hearing should be conducted in this matter. A copy of any request for hearing and any notice of participation simultaneously shall be sent to counsel for the Company electronically at the email address set forth above. The Company’s Application, the Commission’s Rules of Practice, and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Comment may be viewed at: https://scc.virginia.gov/pages/Case-Information. VIRGINIA NATURAL GAS, INC.
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