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No action taken on name changes Two-hour closed session of HCSB ends abruptly By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

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Robert Barnette, president of the local chapter of the NAACP, addressed the Hanover County School Board in this file photo.

ASHLAND -- After a twohour closed session meeting, the Hanover County School Board returned to open session Tuesday, June 23, and abruptly adjourned without taking action on the school name change issue. Shortly before returning to public session, an announcement was made to phone listeners that the board would

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return to open session and amend the agenda to take action “regarding the school name changes.” Technical difficulties delayed that open session by about 30 minutes as officials attempted to re-establish contact with board members Kelly Evko and Sterling Daniel. After several unsuccessful attempts, chair John Axselle gaveled the panel consisting of five members, back into open session. When the chair began discussing amending the agenda, Daniel and Evko reconnected, and Daniel moved for adjournment. George Sutton and Norman

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Sulser voted against the motion to adjourn, which passed 5-2. Sulser questioned the reasoning for the abrupt adjournment motion, but board attorney Lisa Seward informed the chair that policy does stipulate that adjournment requests be acted upon without discussion. “I thought we were here to vote,” Sulser said. “We’ve got an important decision to make tonight. Someone has to tell me why we are adjourning and not going to make the vote.” No one did, and the board adjourned until its regular July 14 meeting. Local NAACP president see NAME, pg. 4

Plan OK’d to spend $9 million in COVID-19 relief By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER – The Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved a plan last week that allots more than $9 million in CARES relief funds to a number of county agencies that must be spent by the end of

the year. The federal funds are designated as assistance to be used for coronavirus mitigation or COVID-19 related projects such as installing sneeze guards or altering public spaces to allow social distancing. Finance director Jacob Sumner presented a plan that provided those physical

updates, but also allots more than $6 million to Hanover County schools for their mitigation efforts. The bulk of those funds will be used to purchase laptop devices for all students from third grade up to high school. Plans

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This young Hanover County family took a moment to pose for the camera while casting their ballots in the Tuesday, June 23, Primary Election. The couple and their children vote at the Atlee High School precinct. For more on the election, turn to page 5.

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The Mechanicsville Baptist Church Mission Friends recently observed Western Day by studying the Lemhi River Cowboy Church in Idaho. Participants decorated horses and collected canned foods for MCEF (Mechanicsville Churches Emergency Functions). The group continues to communicate with the Mission Friends through email and the United States Postal Service. The Western Day was held before the coronavirus (COVID-19) shut down churches.

4 EDUCATION Hundley and Hawkins reappointed to HCSB.

Department of Social Services has funds available for cooling assistance HANOVER -- Application forms for the Cooling Assistance program is available online and the Hanover County Department of Social Services is processing applications. This program runs through Aug. 17 or until the money is gone. Cooling Assistance, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services Energy Assistance Program, helps eligible households meet costs related to cooling one’s home. This can include: z Payment of electric bills (up to $300) to operate cooling

equipment; z Payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment; z Repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump; z Purchase of a wholehouse fan, including ceiling or attic fans; z The purchase and installation of one window unit air conditioner for households where there is no unit or where the unit needs to be replaced. To be eligible, the household must have 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 in order to be eligible. “It’s probably going to be hot and humid this summer and this weather can be very dangerous to elderly and disabled people as well as children,” said Sheila CrossenPowell, director of Hanover County Social Services. “We see COOLING, pg. 4

12 COMMUNITY Harold Padgett says bye to his longtime home.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville. Bomb/burn threat accused, 15, was reported in the 11200 block of Air Park Road, Ashland. Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 3400 block of Parsleys Mill Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering, $500, third offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering, merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Concealment, price altering, merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Convicted felon (nonviolent) possessed a firearm in the 98 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Sale and distribution of marijuana, ½-ounce, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Garden Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10200 block of Sycamore Drive, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 7500 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7300 block of Roosevelt Avenue, Mechanicsville.

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Simple assault was reported in the 9100 block of Pembridge Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 8200 block of Oak Street, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10300 block of Washington Highway/South Cedar Lane, Glen Allen. Possession of marijuana,

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 16200 block of Buckfast Place, Beaverdam.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of Queens Lace Court, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 13400 block of Ashland Road, Ashland. Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway/Knotty Pine Lane, Glen Allen. DWI, BAC .15 to .20, first offense, was reported in the 7200 block of Pole Green Road/Hanover Grove Boulevard, Mechanicsville. Failure of occupant to make a report of an accident was reported in the 10300 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 5100 block of Summer Plains Drive, Mechanicsville.

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10400

Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, were reported in the 16800 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8200 block of Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 8300 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 16300 block of Woodman Hall Road, Montpelier. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 10200 block of Rolling Stone Lane, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12300 block of Verdon

Rising 7th-graders must have proof of Tdap booster (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Mandy Baker, assistant superintendent of Human Resources as an “Important message for parents of rising seventh-grade students” in Hanover County Public Schools.) All students entering seventh grade are required by law to have a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) booster dose of vaccine. Providing documentation

early ensures a smooth transition for your child when returning to middle school in the fall. Although the COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted or limited services offered by local health departments and providers, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend that parents proceed with immunizations through their local

care provider. Planning ahead to complete these state requirements for school enrollment will ensure a smooth and safe start when schools reopen. The Tdap booster shot may be obtained from your doctor, a military clinic or the health department. Various medical clinics and pharmacies in the area also offer the vaccination. see TDAP, pg. 4

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Hundley, Hawkins reappointed to HCSB By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER -Two Hanover County School Board members will be returning to their posts after the Hanover County Board of Supervisors reappointed them at last week’s regular meeting. Chickahominy representative Bob Hundley and Ashland representative Ola Hawkins will continue their service on the seven-member appointed board. The Ashland seat was uncontested, while Dr. Jerome Ross expressed his desire to serve in the Chickahominy District. But supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek said experience at this critical stage is important and, with two new mem-

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Robert Barnette said the inaction was disappointing but would not deter his efforts to force a change in the names and mascots. “I am disappointed in the inaction of the school board not voting to change the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School,” Barnette said.

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urge anyone who would like to know more about the cooling assistance program to call us at 365-4100.” An eligible household can receive more than one type of

bers recently seated, she noted Hundley’s long service and expertise are particularly needed during this crucial period. “The school board has several very important and weighty issues being considered at this moment. I know the benefit of new energy but at this time we have two members of our board who are brand new,” the Chickahominy supervisor said. Kelly-Wiecek acknowledged Ross’ long list of qualifications, and pledged to find a suitable role for him on future boards or commissions. “Dr. Ross is an exceptional candidate, and it is with a heavy heart that I have to make this choice. Quite frankly, his voice is important and needs to be at the table,” she said. “I’m com-

mitted to find the right place where we can benefit from his wisdom and experience.” “The desire for more diversity has not fallen on deaf ears,” she said. “While I believe my appointments as a whole offer a range of voices and perspectives, and especially at this moment, we need to be attuned to that feedback from our constituents and do more wherever possible.” “It is very difficult when you have two very well qualified individuals but only one appointment to offer. I carefully and prayerfully considered the emails and discussions I had during this process and as well as those I’ve had for the last eight years,” Kelly-Wiecek said. “I’d like to thank Ms. Kelly-

Wiecek for the confidence she has expressed in me. It has been a pleasure for me to serve on the board since 2004,” Hundley said as he accepted the appointment. “I continue to be energized every day by this position and the opportunity. It is a great privilege and honor to serve the county and the community, but most importantly, to serve the students.” Faye Prichard, Ashland representative, noted Hawkins’ commitment and passion of her work as she moved for her reappointment. “I thank you for the opportunity to reappoint my school board member, Ola Hawkins, Jim Ridolphi/The Local who joined me four years ago,” Bob Hundley and Ola Hawkins were reappointed last week Prichard said.

“It’s also disappointing to see the Hanover School Board disregard the Virginia PTA guidance where they said "The Virginia PTA supports renaming school facilities and mascots that are based on Confederate leaders, culturally insensitive depictions of indigenous people as well as other themes, images and iconography that fails to respect, honor and celebrate the diversity of our school communities.’”

The NAACP has announced its decision to appeal a recent decision by federal Judge Robert Payne dismissing the organization’s suit against the Hanover County School Board regarding the names and mascots. The week before, several protests at various locations throughout the county were held to voice support for the name changes, and Barnette said the message should be

clear to school officials that it’s time for a change. “Finally, if the Hanover County School Board truly cared about addressing institutional racism for all people of color and marginalized communities, then they need to change these school names,” Barnette said. “We have seen other jurisdictions in Virginia and throughout the country do the right thing by removing symbols of a racist past and

Hanover School Board needs to follow their example.” Rachel Levy is an educational activist, teacher and member of Together Hanover, a group that organized two of the recent rallies. She said the inaction by the board sends the wrong message to a public that is keenly watching their actions. “It undermines more than ever public confidence in the school board as a body to be decisive and make the best deci-

sions, especially in this moment,” Levy said after the meeting. “I see it as a huge failure as a governing body to do the right thing. This is not the right time on such a basic thing like changing the names and mascots which are demeaning.” Levy said the decision won’t get any easier for the appointed school board, and said the recent non-action projects an image of a board that has a “crisis of legitimacy.”

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health department are limited at this time and you must call ahead to make an appointment. Documentation that this

booster shot has been administered must be taken to your child’s school nurse or front office staff. The documentation must

have your child’s full name, date of birth, the date the vaccine was given, and be signed by your health care provider. The school must have

proof of this vaccination by the start of the 2020-2021 school year in order for your child to attend classes on the first day of school.

assistance per application. New for the 2020 cooling season -- applicants that are eligible and approved will receive the maximum amount of $300 at approval. They will not need to turn in future bills for payment. Financial eligibility is based

on income only. Income levels cannot exceed federal poverty guidelines by more than 30%. Applicants must provide proof of income for all household members. Electric utility bills must be in the name of a household

member or the service address must be the same as the applicant’s address. The easiest way to apply for Cooling Assistance is online at www.commonhelp.virginia. gov, or by calling 1-855-6354370 toll-free. Paper applications are on

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to the Hanover County School Board to represent the Chickahominy and Ashland districts, respectively.

Gade opposes Warner; Rashid challenges Wittman in the fall By Melody Kinser Managing Editor HANOVER – With 208,738, 67.40%, of the vote in the June 23 Primary Election, Republican Daniel M. Gade will challenge incumbent Democrat Mark R. Warner for the United States Senate seat the latter has held since first being elected in 2008. Warner, who served as Virginia’s governor from 20022006, ran unopposed in last week’s election. Gade retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant colonel in 2017. Qasim Rashid celebrated victory in defeating Lavangeline A. Williams for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rashid will face Republican incumbent Rob Wittman, who has held the seat since 2007. Wittman was unopposed last week. Total votes for Hanover County’s 37 precincts for the Democrats for the 1st District were: Rashid, 2,297, 53.88%, and Williams, 1,966, 46.12%. The Republican ballot for Senate also included: Thomas A. Speciale II, 934, 13.44%, and Alissa A. Baldwin, 754, 10.85%. Dr. Daniel W. McGraw, chair of the Hanover County Democratic Committee, said, “Democrats had two wonder-

ful candidates running in the Congressional Primary this year -- Qasim Rashid and Vangie Williams. The vote was close, but Qasim won.” “We thank Vangie for laying the groundwork two years ago that will help our candidate, Qasim Rashid, in November,” he said. “We are united in working for a change in Washington. Qasim is that change!” McGraw added, “In a time when citizens are seeking comfort and unity, Qasim Rashid is the best candidate to lead us. His ‘Compassion through Action’ campaign is just one of the many examples of how he will engage with the constituents.” “He has shown grace to everyone. A few months ago, he encouraged his Twitter followers to help a husband and wife who were swamped with medical expenses. Within a few days, his supporters raised over $19,000 for the couple. His story made it onto the nightly news,” McGraw continued. “Qasim has been a champion for human causes his entire life. We look forward to supporting Qasim Rashid for the U.S. 1st Congressional District.” McGraw said absentee voting played a major role in the Congressional Primary this

Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson, Hanover County’s Director of Elections and General Registrar, took time Tuesday morning, June 23, after the polls opened to show the availability of curbside voting for today’s Primary Election. Constance Lynn is the Chief Officer of Elections at the Totopotomoy Precinct, which is located at Eastern Hanover Fire Station #3. Lynn is ready for the curbside voters to come on through to vote.

year. “Nearly 32% or 2,000 votes were cast by absentee ballot . . . a huge number compared with past years.” “Many people were concerned about their safety in relation to the coronavirus, and, therefore, chose to vote absentee rather than coming to vote in person at the precinct as they have done in the past,” he said.

Applications being accepted for Hanover Preschool Initiative ASHLAND -- Hanover Preschool Initiative (HPI) is accepting applications for the 20202021 school year. HPI is a free, full-day preschool program with experienced teachers that enables students to engage in an exciting curriculum and a stimulating learning environment. Space is limited, and only children who will be 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 30, 2020, qualify. Families also must reside in Hanover County

and meet other eligibility requirements. The program also requires that 10% of the enrollment opportunities be available to children with disabilities. For more information and to apply, visit http://bit.ly/hanoverpreschoolinitiative or call 804-365-4506. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County public information officer.

McGraw extended the committee’s thanks “to Registrar Theresa Smithson for all she and her staff did to

show care and concern for all of the voters -- Democratic and Republican -- by making absentee voting easy through

curbside absentee voting, by internet, absentee by mail or absentee in person.” He concluded by saying, “We think absentee voting will be even more important in November as health officials are predicting that the coronavirus will be on the upswing, even more than it is now. Thanks to all in the Registrar's Office for making sure every vote counted in the June Congressional Primary.” On June 23, Dale Hargrove Alderman, chair of the Hanover County Republican Party, said, “I would like to congratulate Daniel Gade on his decisive victory in today’s Republican Primary. I look forward to welcoming Gade back to Hanover County.” Alderman said it is the Republican Party’s plan “to turn out the vote in Hanover County, one of the top Republican counties in the Commonwealth, this November for President Donald Trump, Congressman Rob Wittman and Daniel Gade to ensure a huge Republican win this November.”

Kindergarten registrations being accepted for 2020-2021 ASHLAND -- Hanover County Public Schools is accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2020-2021 school year. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30 to be eligible. Parents and guardians may locate the school their child will attend at http://bit.ly/ AttendanceZone. Parents and guardians of eligible kindergarten students may register their child as follows:

1. Complete the pre-registration form at https://register. hcps.page. Individuals without internet access or a device may skip this step. 2. Access, complete, and return an Enrollment Form. Print the form online: https://enrollment.hcps.page. Pick up a form at any of the 15 elementary schools’ exterior Kindergarten Welcome Centers. Pick up a form from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 6

or 8 at one of the five meal service sites (Battlefield Park Elementary School, Beaverdam Elementary School, John M. Gandy Elementary School, Mechanicsville Elementary School, and South Anna Elementary School). Return completed Enrollment Form by the U.S. Postal Service to the child’s school or place the form in a collection bin at one of the five meal service sites from 11 see KINDERGARTEN, pg. 10

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No sarcasm: What is significance of names? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

fter we posted a photo and a brief synopsis of the Friday, June 19, march from the Mechanicsville Library to Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis Middle School, our Facebook pages, especially The Mechanicsville Local, blew up with support and controversy. I’m all about free speech, but keep it clean on our social media sites. If you have a “potty mouth,” you can expect that your comment will be deleted. If the behavior persists, we will certainly consider banning further posts. That is, to say the least, our last option. It seems like the Lee-Davis/Stonewall Jackson name issue has been in the forefront for some time. But, with the vocal and, sadly, violent protests about equal rights, this has become a firestorm, with clashes with law enforcement and statues being toppled. As a transplant, I do consider the Greater Richmond area to be home. Granted, I have never been an avid reader of the Civil War and the

revered military minds who led and served. In the fifth and eighth grades, we studied in West Virginia’s history, focusing on seceding from Virginia and becoming the 35th state on June 20, 1863. We did not delve into the debate of slavery, but did learn about the Emancipation Proclamation. President Abraham Lincoln was larger than life in our discussions. This may be a surprise to some of you, but there were many Confederate officers and soldiers from my home area. One of the most famous (or infamous) was Devil Anse Hatfield, the leader of the Hatfield family in its feud with the McCoys. He served as a captain in the Confederate Army. During my sister’s research into our families’ genealogy, I don’t think she discovered anyone serving in the military for either side. Our ancestors were farmers, who probably worked the land to make a living and survive. So, here’s where I want to ask -- in all seriousness -- why is keeping the names so important to some L-DHS graduates and former students at SJMS? I’ve seen comments about the heritage, which comes to down to: How do you want this community to be remembered?

Has anyone who favors retaining the names given any thought to what might be deep scars because of those Confederate leaders to students, administrators and staff of color? Again, I’m seeking clarity on this seemingly impenetrable issue. I’m not trying to stir up any debate or, as we said in the hills, “add fuel to the fire,” but I find it imperative to gain a better understanding. Yes, I have my own opinions, but this is your opportunity to enlighten me from both sides. I welcome your input. I don’t want to think that those who support the names are racists, nor do I point a finger at blacks for their concern as to how history is portrayed and observed. Is there any common ground without vile, ugly language and abusive acts? I welcome your feedback (but keep it clean). Pro or con, tell me how you feel about changing the names of the two local schools. Send your responses to mkinser@mechlocal. com. I’ll definitely be following up. In the meantime, let’s see when or if the Hanover County School Board is going to take action. The next meeting is July 14.

Don’t look back: COVID-19 may be gaining on us By Dave Lawrence Richmond Suburban News

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Going into June, the United States as a whole seemed to be making progress slowing the spread of COVID-19. Heading out of June, those who prefer

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age) of more than 21% to a low of 4.5% between June 9 and June 12. But, as many public health experts feared, the premature opening of many state economies, accompanied by inadsee LOOK, pg. 30

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LETTERS | Reader Views

Robert E. Lee statue should be removed In regard to Charles B. Nunn Jr. letter, Robert E. Lee was not a gentleman. He stood behind slavery. If the South had won the war, slavery would have continued while Lily White Lee walked away, having done his job to preserve it. Yes, let’s not forget history, but leaving a statue that glorifies what the South stood for has no right to be displayed in a country that is trying desperately to unite. Carole Olsen Mechanicsville

Questioning how sins linger or overlooked I need some help. I have watched, listened to, and read about the protests, demonstrations, and violence, going on within our country against racism. Yet, 90 percent of the protestors and demonstrators will go to the polls in November and vote for a Democrat. The Democrats who gave us the Ku Klux Klan, and the Jim Crow laws, which were enacted to disenfranchise and remove political and economic gains made by blacks during the Reconstruction period. Many African Americans have the false belief that the Democrat Party was responsible for the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, but the truth is that better than 30 percent on the Democrats in the House and the Senate voted against it. If it hadn’t been for the see LETTERS, pg. 8

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to distribute those devices during the next two years have been accelerated, highlighted by the need for remote learning highlighted during the recent crisis. Sumner’s plan included $450,000 for school facilities improvement, including in class feeding, mobile food carts and sanitizing stations. Installing mobile hot spots and supplying those student devices accounts for $3.6 million and the Sheriff ’s Office will receive $130,000 for partitions and other necessary improvements. Personal protection equipment and communication backup and improvements will cost about $575,000. Two new ambulances also are included at a cost of $720,000 to ensure coverage when other units are not in service due to disinfection requirements. A reimbursement for the county’s increased personnel costs due to the pandemic, and funds for Ashland’s mitigation efforts are included in the package. More than $950,000 is allotted for county facility improvements, including sneeze guards and disinfecting machines and more than $2 million will be used to improve digital submission systems and supply tablets to appraisers. The funds also will allow funds for sheriff ’s deputies to unitize an e-citation program that eliminates the need for paper transfers. Sumner’s initial presented plan did not include funding for small business relief, but Chickahominy supervisor Angela Kelly-Wiecek and Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard asked to see the alternate plan that did include $300,000 in relief funding for the county’s small businesses. Businesses must apply

for the funding and a random selection process will be employed if requests exceed the allotted funding. The relief money cannot be used to replace lost revenue, and the program will be administered through the Economic Development Office.

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Jacob Sumner, Hanover County finance director, addressed the Hanover County Board of Supervisors about CARES relief funds.

A number of small business owners and citizens spoke in favor of the additional funding, and supervisors agreed that the assistance should be included. Cuts to funds allocated for food services and personnel reimbursements will partially fund the relief efforts, and the adjustment does not require major changes in the funding’s disbursement plan. Supervisors unanimously approved the plan, and Sumner said his department would recalculate the allotment amounts reflecting the small business relief funding. Some supervisors lamented the fact that state officials decided to distribute 50 percent of the federal funds to localities, and retained more than $9 million of what some considered the county’s money. As for the possibility of those dollars coming to Hanover, Mechanicsville supervisor Canova Peterson

said, “We’re not getting that other $9 million. I don’t think we’ll ever get a penny of it.” Vice chair Sean Davis, Henry District, also voiced concerns regarding the additional money, and said the allotted $9 million would not rectify losses incurred by the county during the pandemic. In other matters, the Virginia Department of Transportation will have the final say as to whether four Hanover roadways will be restricted for thru-truck travel. County supervisors approved a resolution making a formal request to VDOT to exclude the roads from tractortrailers, dump trucks and other large commercial vehicles. Supervisors held a public hearing last week to gather input before voting to approve the request. Director of Public Works Mike Flagg said interest in restricting truck traffic on those roads is a result of the Wegmans’ project. The roads involved in the discussion include sections of Ashcake, New Ashcake, Atlee Station and Peaks Roads. “We have received numerous citizen concerns related to safety and well-being primarily around the zoning activity related to Wegmans,” Flagg said last month when he asked supervisors to schedule a public hearing. Flagg listed a myriad of concerns raised by citizens regarding increased truck traffic on those roads, including the large number of school bus stops on those sections, pedestrian access, cyclist safety and the possibility of trucks delaying EMS vehicles. Citizens also have expressed concerns regarding the residential nature of the areas and the hazards of all-hour operations. In order to restrict trucks, Flagg said VDOT requires that a reasonable alternate route is

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Was I a fortunate son? With uncles filling in for dad, you bet By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist All of us have only one father, but many of us have multiple role models who filled that void in the years that passed since our natural dads have passed. Sometimes, you can pack a lot of life in a short period of time. I only had my dad for 10 short years, but it was ample time for him to instill the sense of values I carry with me to this day. And during that decade, I can’t think of a day apart from him, excepting the rare trips home to visit relatives in Montgomery, Alabama, when my mother, sister and I would

take the train down several weeks before he arrived. Even during those times, there were always plenty of his brothers around to fill in until he arrived, and I viewed my uncles as an extension of my dad. He had eight brothers and they watched each other’s kids like they were their own, a double-edged sword at times for sure. It was almost culture shock when we left Alabama and headed to Maryland to visit my mother’s family in Gaithersburg, but, in fact, the family component remained the same. My mother had four brothers, and they provided the same type of support I enjoyed from my father’s

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brothers. None of those relatives could predict the cruel turns our lives would take, and they grieved with my family when my father went to an early grave, dying suddenly from a heart attack when I was in the fourth grade. My mother worried that a son who was not yet a man would have difficulty dealing with such a terrible loss at a formative time in his life. Her concerns were warranted, and I found myself with many unanswered questions in those difficult months following my dad’s death. But, thanks to those family connections I was never alone, or in lack of the wisdom that only a father can provide. One uncle from each of those geo-

graphical regions assumed that role and never wavered in their commitment to my well-being. Uncle Deafy made frequent trips to Richmond from Montgomery just to come spend time with me, and provide answers to some of those pesky questions. If there were problems, a call to him meant his arrival was only a day away. Uncle Dudley, my mother’s brother, was even more involved, and assumed a role I can only describe as a second father to me. I sat in Griffith Stadium in Washington watching the Senators take on the mighty Yankees sitting beside him. He taught me how to keep score at a baseball game, introduced me to The Washington Post and taught me how to drive with

my knees, no-hands style. While Deafy took me to University of Alabama football games, Dudley drove slowly along a country road while I skipped through ditches picking up bottles, getting rich 2 cents at a time. They were as different as night and day — Deafy neatly dressed in a business suit and Dudley more comfortable in aged khakis and aged tennis shoes. But, to me, they were very much the same. I now understand why they took the time, traveled countless miles to offer a word of advice or encouragement to a kid that often seemed unappreciative of their efforts. They knew the importance of a father, and how seriously my father took that responsibil-

ity. And I now know that they contributed more than I realized to who I am today. My father taught me to how to play football, baseball and Parcheesi. He schooled me on how to behave in public, how to treat other people and when to keep my mouth shut. For 10 years of my life, he never provided bad advice or made me feel less than special. I was lucky, almost a fortunate son, to have a man like that for those short years we were together. He established a path for me to achieve the things that are now important in my life, and began a process by which I left boyhood behind. Uncle Deafy and Uncle Dudley took me the rest of the way.

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Oh, wait, we have. George Floyd, to name but many. z Your tax dollars going right into the hands of the super-rich. This $1,200 people are getting? Peanuts! The “connected” are getting millions! But the little red fools don’t see it, so it doesn’t exist. z The federal debt is growing under every “Republican” administrator. You know – the party that claims to be “fiscally responsible”? I’ll go into more detail another time. Bottom line? You and each citizen owe about $77,000. “Oh, hogwash. I don’t believe that – no how!” Yeah, that’s why you owe so much. z Right-wing thugs are at it again, infiltrating the protests. Remember the rioters at the Dade County Courthouse in 2000 to stop the election recount? They were brought in by right-wing money that wanted Bush installed for: 1. The Republicans’ big Bush tax giveaway to the rich; 2. Cutting the leash that keeps big business as honest

as we can; 3. Lowering of taxes, but only for the rich and corporations! How’s the thuggery work? A platoon of on-hand, enthusiastic, fascist troublemakers are sent to a hot spot by right-wing money, put in nice motels, and fed well. The mission: spark furious people into physical violence, and, if arrested, claim to be leftists. z Pope Trump the First (and last!); z Get those scumbags out of my way; I want a photo op over there. Just shoot ’em or gas ’em, Bill. I don’t care. My Baptist friend, in the 1980s, listened to a preacher on “Family Radio” who claimed that 1994 would be the end of the world. I countered and argued with my friend. They based all their cryptic calculations on 1948 and other typical misunderstandings -- and guess what? False gospel. Now, in 2020, we have this trite, petty, moron rich boy with a team of slicksters that

want the Trump Gravy Train to continue. Miraculously, it seems, this totally unqualified “person” became President of our nation. Then, he dodges every snare, which life and man put to him, including the draft. This consummate loser makes it to our highest office and goes to Vietnam in Air Force One with the top Russian! And his fans see nothing wrong with that! So, anyway, people said he’s the Anti-Christ and I said, “Nah, he’s just an insignificant weasel whose 15 are way into overtime.” But he escapes more prosecutions as, incredibly, “American” officials lie under oath and aid his treachery! But I still say, “Nah.” But today ... Trump is shown holding a Bible in two photo ops he created himself. In both photos, he is seen holding the Bible backwards. Then, if you notice the spine of the book, it proves he’s holding the Bible upside down.

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Republicans coming alongside the Democrats who did support it, the bill would have failed. I need help in understanding how the sins of the past of some are condemned and the sins of others are overlooked. Earl Acors Mechanicsville

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There is so much wrong with our nation under this Trump Empire that I can’t even list it all even in bullet points. But here’s some: z Trump drives all the people out of government who know anything or care about anything other than themselves. z Reason and rationality are pointless. We’ve almost come to the point of violence.

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available for trucks to reach their destination. In addition, the truck traffic must be shown to not be compatible with the affected area. Roads considered must be classified as residential or must be considered a local collector route in order to be considered, and Flagg presented drawings of alternate routes that must accompany any application to VDOT. A transcript of the public hearing and comments collected also will be forwarded to VDOT. Kathy Woodcock was one of several residents who spoke

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“She has been a faithful and devoted member of the school board and puts in an inordinate amount of time and puts our students first in our system. She thinks very much about how the entire system works for the students and the people who work there.” Hawkins thanked the supervisors for allowing her to serve a second term. “I thank you for yet another opportunity to serve the children, the community of Hanover County. It is more than my pleasure and honor to serve,” Hawkins said. During its afternoon session, the board also heard a presentation from deputy county administrator Frank Harksen that provided a scorecard on FY20 goals and initiatives and a list of FY21 initiatives for board consideration and approval. Harksen listed projects like the renovation of the General

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in favor of the restrictions. “Living on Ashcake Road, I’ve had the unenviable position of following many 18-wheelers as I travel to my home,” Woodcock said. “I can sit in my home and watch the 18-wheelers go by and the spray of water coming up. It is not safe at the current level of traffic we have today for these large trucks.” Woodcock said those trucks come to a complete stop when approaching each other from opposite directions due to the lack of adequate shoulders and narrow pavement. “They endanger those who live there. They endanger school children and school bus drivers

who are nervous,” she said. “These are residential communities and additional trucks would disrupt the quality of life.” Board members voted unanimously to submit a formal request to VDOT to restrict traffic on all of four roads that include: Ashcake Road from the intersection of Peaks and Mount Hermon with Sliding Hill and Georgetown Roads. (1.7 miles). Atlee Station Road between Sliding Hill Road and Route 301. (3.7 miles). New Ashcake Road from Sliding Hill Road to Route 301. (3.4 miles). Peaks Road, (2.8 miles).

District Court and the establishment of a transportation system that serves the community (DASH) as completed from the FY2020 wish list. Airport improvements on the east side of the facility continue and the historic clerk’s office renovation also are completed. The board also met its goal of increasing school security by adding two new School Resource Officers in this year’s budget. And, in an effort to increase broadband coverage in problem areas of the county, a broadband committee was formed and has met twice, members’ schedule interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. Board initiatives for the upcoming year include providing laptops for all Hanover County students and the widening of Sliding Hill Road. Bids are out for a new airport terminal at the Hanover Airport. Harksen said the county received four bids this

month and there is “strong interest” in the project from contractors. Construction should begin by October. The board also is spending $8 million for the Montpelier Park Community Center that includes a new gymnasium, library and community center in Beaverdam. The new history and culture museum is slated for a soft opening in October, another item on the county’s to-do list. Another initiative of the board in the upcoming year will be ongoing fiscal assessment due to the pandemic and the negative financial impact it has caused. A survey sent to Hanover residents has been delayed by one year due to the pandemic, but will be distributed next year. Harksen said the county wants to be prepared for anything and the current five-year financial plan provides those options. “We are prepared for an economic pause or a downturn if necessary,” he said.

fix upside down. Did Trump did this on purpose, or was he given to do this as a sign to us, like, “Wake up!”? What if these two photos are Relevation’s two witnesses speaking in the street that nobody can shut up?

Finally, I hate looters more than I can state here. I also hate the right-wing thugs that encourage looting and stir angry protesters to violence for see LETTERS, pg. 30

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals Church. Original service scheduled for Thursday, June 25, has been moved to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd. Friends and family will visit together following the service.

DRESSLER DRESSLER, Franklin Charles, “Spike,” 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord in Carolina Blue Heaven, Friday, May 15, 2020. Retired from C&P Telephone and was an active member of Fairmount Christian

OGLES, Barbara Jean Spicer, 73, of Aylett, went to be with the Lord on June 19, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linwood and Bernice Meredith Spicer; three brothers, Floyd, Thomas and Wayne Spicer. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Charles “Buddy” Ogles; their children, James Ogles and

OGLES Wendy Hunter (Michael). She is also survived by a brother, Gravatt Spicer; and two sisters, Beverly Ann Parsley and Sharon Robbins; her grandchildren, Jason, Kristina, Dagan, Nicolas and Noah who lovingly knew her as Nana. Everyone

Extension Office offering kits for drinking water testing clinic Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com 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 are reported only to the

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homeowner. To register, contact Missy Johnson at mcjohnson@vt.edu or 804-752-4310. To ensure a kit, preregister by Sept. 9. For more information 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. Results meeting – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 21, Doswell Ruritan Club, 16433 Washington Hwy., Doswell. If you are a person with a disability 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.

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who knew Barbara experienced the love of God. Barbara was a member of Corinth Christian Church in Manquin, Va., where funeral services were held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 11 am. Rev. Michael Hunter officiating. A visitation was held on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the B.W. White Funeral Home, 7837 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett, Va.

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SCHNEIDER, Robert J. “Bobby,” 85, of Mechanicsville, Va., died on June 26, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alice Schneider; sisters, Alice Mawyer, Frances Van Brackle,

Shirley Donner; brothers Roy and Tommy Schneider; and his first wife of 58 years, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Marshall Schneider; son, Glenn Schneider (Sidney); daughter, Diane Fleming (Wally); three grandchildren, Ben Nelson

(Laura), Susan McCarthy (Shaun), Robert Fleming; five great-grandchildren, Rieley and Cohen McCarthy, Emmalyn, April and Brynnlee Nelson; stepchildren, Lisa Long (Kenny) and Timmy Marshall (Amanda); as well as six stepgrandchildren, Matt Long (Amanda), Ryan Long (Sarah), Taylor and Tanner Marshall, Gavin and Brett Richardson. Bobby was employed with Richmond Newspapers as a pressman for 32 years and was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church. Due to the Coronavirus, the interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

the purchase of the residence (signed by seller and purchaser). Two of the following also are required and must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Current landline telephone, cable, internet, satellite, water, gas/oil, or electricity service bill. Voter registration card. Current DMV issued vehicle registration. W-2 tax document for the most recent tax year. Combined bill and receipt for personal property taxes (paid within the current year). Bank statement, medical bill, or official correspondence from a governmental agency dated within the last two months. Registration is not final until the in-person appoint-

ment occurs and the registrar receives all of the required documentation. In-person appointments for this purpose are permissible under current guidance provided by state officials. All staff and guests are expected to follow all official social distancing and related guidance issued by Governor Northam, the Virginia Department of Health, and the Centers for Disease Control. A School Entrance Health Form and immunization record also is required before the start of school. For more information, parents can email the principal at their child’s assigned school or visit http://hcps.us/ parents_students/student_ enrollment. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays. 3. Upon receipt of a completed Enrollment Form, the school registrar will contact parents and guardians to schedule an in-person appointment to review the following required documents: Child’s Birth Certificate (official or certified copy). Photo ID of parent or legal guardian. Proof of residency is required. This includes providing one of the following documents, which must reflect the resident’s name and physical address: Deed. Current mortgage statement from the lender. Current lease (signed). Sales contract for

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United Health Care donates Padgett moves, says thanks reusable masks to Hanover DASH

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ANOVER -Hanover DASH recently received a donation of reusable masks from United Health Care. These masks will be available for Hanover DASH Riders upon request. Currently registered Hanover DASH riders or those interested in registering may request masks by contacting Hanover DASH at 804-3653274. Hanover DASH provides individualized trips to doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices, grocery stores, banks and formal social/recreational programs as well as to Hanover Government buildings. These services are available to Hanover resident who are age 60 and over or persons with a short-term or long-term disability. Registered riders can request on demand transportasee MASKS, pg. 24

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(Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: The following, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you, Hanover County,â&#x20AC;? was submitted by former Hanover County resident Harold Padgett, who now makes his home in Summerville, South Carolina.) Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to thank the many friends, associates and family who made my more than 23 years in Hanover among the best of my life. You never know what paths life will take you, but two early decisions I made started me on a wonderful journey. First was the decision to join the Mechanicsville Rotary Club and the other was to get involved with governance of Ash Creek, then a new development. Through both organizations I got to know many fellow citizens, as well as the Photo submitted by Harold Padgett movers and shakers in the Harold Padgett and his wife Betty Ann have moved from community. see PADGETT, pg. 19

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In late May/early June all Town of Ashland employees were given the opportunity to participate in a charity 5K walk/run. Employees were able to earn points toward the town’s Wellness Program and donate to a local food bank of their choice. Together, all participating town employees raised over $900. A huge thank you went to the First Baptist of Ashland, Ashland Christian Emergency Services and Faith, Hope & Victory Christian Church for the continued support they have given to the community throughout the years and especially during COVID-19.

Kiwanis Club collecting toys for students at Henry Clay and Gandy to help cope Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Kiwanis Club of Ashland is collecting new toys for students at Henry Clay Elementary and Gandy Elementary School in Ashland and hopes to expand to other schools in Hanover County at a later date.

The toys will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 10, at Pufferbelly Park in Ashland.

The toy drive is to help families with children cope with the financial and psychological stress of COVID-19. The toys will be distributed from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 10, at Pufferbelly Park in Ashland.

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Andrea Martin receives degree from U of Iowa Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com IOWA CITY, Iowa -More than 5,700 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students graduated this spring under extraordinary circumstances.

Andrea Martin of Beaverdam was among the students conferred their degrees. Martin was student in the Graduate College whose program of study was Library and Information Science. The degree awarded was a Master of Arts.

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Baylands Family announces new president/CEO Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com WEST POINT – The Board of Directors for Baylands Family Credit Union Inc. announced at its June 17 meeting the appointment of Teresa P. Millis as president and chief executive officer. A 13-year veteran employee, Millis replaces Christopher R. Burgess, who retired on June 30, 2020. Burgess has led the credit union since 2006. During his tenure, Burgess led the credit union through the start-up and growth of the first new branch in James City County at Norge, followed by the addition of a homegrown branch at Bottoms Bridge in New Kent

County. Later he led the credit union through a Charter conversion changing Baylands from being federally-chartered to becoming a statechartered credit union under a new banner as Baylands Family Credit Union. Subsequently, an additional branch was added through a merger with Spruance Cellophane Credit Union to create the Chesterfield County Branch. The assets of Baylands have grown steadily over Burgess’ time of leadership from $70 million to almost $95 million. Board Chairman George R. Carter said, “We are grateful for the service of Chris Burgess, who has successfully led Baylands through many important changes over the last few years. We

wish him much happiness and good health during his well-earned retirement.” Carter added, “The board is very happy with the elevation of Ms. Millis to take the helm, and are looking forward to continued growth and success for this great financial institution. Ms. Millis is well qualified for the position and I know that she will lead the credit union on to even greater things.” Millis joined Baylands in 2007 and has over 25 years of experience in the credit union and banking industry having served prior roles in Operations, Member Services and Lending, Collections and Marketing. Millis has a Bachelor of Arts from

Virginia Tech, holds certification in Credit Union Management from Southeast CUNA Management School at the University of Georgia, and is a NAFCU certified compliance officer. When asked about her new position, Millis said, “I am excited to be a part of the Baylands family and honored that I have been selected to serve as CEO. I look forward to building on our foundation of financial strength and outstanding service to our members and community, and leading the credit union to continued success and growth.” Baylands Family Credit Union, based in

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Riverside updates visitation policy Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com In compliance with Phase 2 reopening and recognizing that the presence of family and loved ones is an important component to the healing process, Riverside Health System announced an updated visitation policy effective Monday, June 8, that eases certain restrictions. “We are grateful to our communities for their understanding during this challenging time when health systems statewide and nationally put visitation restrictions in place in order to promote safe community health practices during COVID-19,” said Dr. Mike Dacey, Riverside Health System president and chief operating officer. The following new guidelines continue to make safety a priority and comply with Phase 2 reopening restrictions. z Inpatients: One visitor

may be allowed for each nonCOVID-19 patient between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Visitation will be restricted for patients suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19. Visitors for endof-life situations will be determined by Riverside’s care team on a case-by-case basis. z Emergency Departments: One visitor may accompany each adult patient. Both parents may accompany pediatric patients. Visitation will be restricted for patients suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19. z Outpatient Procedures: One procedure companion will be given instructions on where to wait and be provided with patient communication updates. After the procedure, the companion will be allowed to help support discharge instructions and accompany the patient to the vehicle. z Outpatient Departments

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AYLETT – The King William T.E.A. Party will resume in-person meetings at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Ripley’s Family Restaurant at 694-M Sharon Rd. in Aylett. After Governor Northam’s coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdowns, the King William T.E.A. Party will return to twicemonthly meetings. Members will have dinner before being updated on the latest information pertaining to government on the local, state and national levels. Robert "Sarge" Bruce said the organization’s meetings are open to all citizens of good will. For more information, visit www.kwteaparty.com and Facebook. Bruce may be contacted at 804-769-7897 or BRUCEPIX@ aol.com

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Saturday, Sept. 19 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will now hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in Sandston. Music will be presented by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome. The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

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I learned through a couple of proposals for Ash Creek to the county that if you make a convincing case, and ask intelligently, things can be accomplished. I was inspired to attend the Citizens Planning Academy and Citizens Police Academy. I

Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804-366-9645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.

an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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

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

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All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 8154 Atlee Rd. in Mechanicsville. A nursery will be available for infants and toddlers. Katherine G. Dougherty is the Deacon in charge of All Souls. For more information, visit www.allsoulsva.org.

A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www. hanoverconcertband.org or call 804-789-0536.

Thursdays The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-4966093 or sandrdunham@yahoo. com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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A Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54.

The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for

had never heard of such things elsewhere and found both to be interesting and informative, helping to build trust and partnership with the community. I met Bob Setliff through my Ash Creek involvement, and, when he decided to relinquish his Hanover County Planning Commission seat to run for the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, I was

honored by his asking me to be his campaign co-manager. Upon his election, he asked if there was any position of interest to me. Having completed the planning academy, I replied that “Yes, his old position sounded very interesting.” He and outgoing supervisor Tom Giles made that happen. I held this position for 12 years, like he also had, having been

reappointed by Angela KellyWiecek, his successor. This was a truly great experience, one that I will never forget. After a couple of years of county “retirement”, Angela asked me to serve on the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals, which I did for my final two years in Hanover. I met Jim Kickler, commander of American Legion

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the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804-7810338.

Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia support group for caregivers and others who want to help and encourage those who have loved ones with dementia illnesses meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month in Room E106 at Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, contact Jennifer Bean at 804-559-2805, Mark Elliott at 804-746-8288 or the church office at 804-746-9073. The Hanover County Community Services Board meets at 6:30 p.m. at 12300 Washington Hwy. in Ashland.

Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Post 175, when the post application to build the impressive new building on Bell Creek Road came before the Planning Commission in 2010. Having been a veteran, I asked him after the meeting what one had to do to join. He promptly pulled out an application and had me sign it. Jim never let me feel idle while a member, nor did his

Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-7469073; for more information, all Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947. Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 14. There is no cost for the luncheon. This is a time for those that have lost their spouses, or now find themselves alone, to meet, socialize, and encourage once another. For more information, call 863-381-1867. The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index. successor, Jim Legg. This is a great organization with patriotic members serving the community as well as veterans. Mechanicsville Rotary Club is an organization with far more accomplishments than its membership numbers would seem possible. I was honored to hold all leadership positions in the club

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EDUCATION

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| College and University News Skylar Yushchak Marisol Aranda STAUNTON -- Students who earn a place on the Dean’s List at Mary Baldwin University must have grade point averages of 3.50 to 3.74. 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 earned this recognition for spring 2020: Skylar Yushchak of Ashland and Marisol Aranda of Mechanicsville.

Boajorm Quaynor Kayley Turner STAUNTON

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HARRISONBURG -- James Madison University is pleased to announce that the following students from Hanover County made the Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Joseph Lane of Ashland, David Smith of Ashland, Shornette Figaro of Ashland, Chloe Reichert of Ashland, John Edelman of Ashland, Brooke Purcell of Ashland, Allison Pulisic of Ashland. Fiona Hefele of Ashland, Josephine Garner of Ashland, Meghan Hodges of Ashland, Devin Albert of Ashland, Olivia Sewell of Ashland, Brianna Michael of Beaverdam, McKenzie Swinson of Beaverdam. Adriana Bostick of Beaverdam, Alexandra Gittman of Beaverdam, Caitlin Rutherford of Beaverdam, Joshua Biggs of Hanover, Taylor Wayne of Hanover, Emma Edwards of Mechanicsville. Megan Hott of Mechanicsville, Caitlyn Gathright of Mechanicsville, Victoria Elrod of

Mechanicsville, Ella Alvis of Mechanicsville, Morgan Guthrie of Mechanicsville, Elizabeth Hudson of Mechanicsville. Austin Morgan of Mechanicsville, Summer Santelli of Mechanicsville, Shelby Walker of Mechanicsville, Jessica Wright of Mechanicsville, Timothy Webel of Mechanicsville, Emily Bowles of Mechanicsville. Ambria Ingram of Mechanicsville, Mikaela Jones of Mechanicsville, Thomas Seay of Mechanicsville, Dallas Jackson of Mechanicsville, Dylan Scott of Mechanicsville, Ronald Wright of Mechancisville. Courtney Kent of Mechanicsville, Ling Lin of Mechanicsville, Mackenzie Sweet of Mechanicsville, Lindsey Thoman of Mechanicsville, Hannah Hedden of Mechanicsville, Eric Haynes of Mechanicsville, Jessica Deutsch of Mechanicsville. Aidan Loftus of Mechanicsvlle, John Sadler of Mechanicsville, Lucas Marcus of Mechanicsville, Owen Faw of Mechanicsville, Mason Hodges of Mechanicsville, Olivia Buchanan of Mechanicsville. Allyson Griffin of Mechanicsville, Ian Lindsay see JMU, pg. 21

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and Kayley Turner of Mechanicsville, the Scholar Athlete Award: Given to members of MBU sports teams who achieve high academic standing.

Amber Hooper Haley Williams HARRISONBURG -Eastern Mennonite University is pleased to recognize students who were named to the spring 2020 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List, compiled at the end of each term, includes degree-seeking students who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.75 with no withdrawn, incomplete, or failing grades for 12 semester hours of stan-

dard grades. Local students listed are: Amber Hooper, a Theater major from of Mechanicsville, and Haley Williams, a Social Work major from of Mechanicsville.

Joshua M. Britton Aidan Cruggs Logan H. Edwards Aidan J. Fennelly Rachel C. Gaston Jasmine M. Hopson BRIDGEWATER — The Dean’s List for the spring semester at Bridgewater College has been announced by Dr. Leona A. Sevick, provost and vice president for academic affairs. Students on the Dean’s List have attained a 3.4 or better grade point average of a possible 4.0. Any student who earned all

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of Mechanicsville, Samantha Waldman of Mechanicsville, Grace Buyas of Mechanicsville, Mallorie Fodill of Mechanicsville, James Moore of Mechanicsville. Ellie Hamp of Mechanicsville, Amber Padilla of Mechanicsville, Carly Thompson of Mechanicsville, Meghan Anthony of Mechanicsville, Joshua Durbin of Mechanicsville, Jordan Harper of Mechanicsville. Brittany Townsend of Mechanicsville, Jordan Brooks of Mechanicsville, Mia Andruss of Mechanicsville, Gavyn Broce of Mechanicsville, Megan Kuester of Mechanicsville, Caroline Merrick of Mechanicsville. Rachel Mulvin of Mechanicsville, Erin Watkins of Mechanicsville, Alexa Martin of Mechanicsville, Jack Fahed of Mechanicsville, Jake Holmes of Mechanicsville, Kara

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A’s for a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the 15-week semester is identified with an asterisk by the student’s name. The following students from this area have excelled academically: Joshua M. Britton, a junior majoring in business administration, from Mechanicsville; Aidan Cruggs, a first-year majoring in professional writing, from Mechanicsville; Logan H. Edwards, a junior majoring in applied physics, from Glen Allen; Aidan J. Fennelly, a senior majoring in physics, from Mechanicsville; Rachel C. Gaston*, a senior majoring in health and exercise science, from Mechanicsville; and Jasmine M. Hopson, a sophomore majoring in chemistry, from Mechanicsville.

Hines of Mechanicsville, Mason Walczak of Mechanicsville. William Bryant of Mechanicsville, Jonathan Waller of Mechanicsville, Emily Gallagher of Mechanicsville, Kendall Hulser of Mechanicsville, Elizabeth Meeks of Mechanicsville, Ethan Ratke of Mechanicsville, Collin Shirey of Mechanicsville. Hannah George of Mechanicsville, Addison Raso of Mechanicsville, John Steiner of Mechanicsville, Rachel Faas of Mechanicsville, Jeffrey Schwartz of Mechanicsville, Allison Stanley of Mechanicsville. Chase Kamencik of Rockville, Lance LaFortune of Rockville, Tiffany Harris of Rockville, Ashley Harrell of Rockville, Phoebe Dubois of Rockville, Cameron Reed of Montpelier, Laura Eugley of Montpelier, Paige Condrey of Montpelier. Tara McKee of Montpelier, and Marielle Robinson of Montpelier.

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‘Made for More’ Children’s Day Camp set Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- "Made for More" Children's Day Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27-31 at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. The camp is for children who have completed second grades through sixth grade. Campers will have fun and games, Bible studies and worship.

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