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Vol. 37, No. 7 | Richmond Suburban News | July 8, 2020
STOPS AT EVERY HOME IN TOWN
CARES $$ will boost schools’ laptop purchases ASHLAND -- Due to unexpected expenses between March 1 and Dec. recent action taken 30 due to the by the Hanover COVID-19 public County Board health crisis. of Supervisors, Purchasing lapHanover County tops for all high Public Schools school students and received $4.1 million students in grades in the Coronavirus three through five Aid, Relief and is a high priority. Economic Security Middle school stu(CARES) Act of GILL dents are already 2020 funding. scheduled to receive The budget supplement covers qualifying and see LAPTOP, pg. 4
The center tent is always buzzing with activity at the Hanover Tomato Festival as was evident last year. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this year’s event, which would have been the 42nd, was canceled. To take a trip down memory lane, turn to page 13, Community, for file photos of one of the county’s biggest attractions.
COVID-19 can’t cancel memories By Melody Kinser Managing Editor
MECHANICSVILLE – While 2020 will go down in history as one of the worst years in our nation, the pandemic that started the decline in the United States also struck Hanover County when
the Hanover Tomato Festival was canceled. The festival, which was started in 1978 by the Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department, fell victim to the coronavirus (COVID-19) when the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Department faced the tough decision
of canceling this year’s event. This was a first in the event’s 42-year history. Organizers announced on May 28 that the safety of the community is their top priority. They also assured Hanoverians and our neighbors that they remain committed to doing their part to see MEMORIES, pg. 4
Drive-Thru Food Drive set to help those hit by COVID-19 financial losses By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – In an effort to help local independent and Hanover County church food pantries, the Hanover County
Sheriff ’s Office is partnering with Green Top to sponsor a Drive-Thru Food Drive. The purpose of the event is to provide aid to residents who have been impacted by
the coronavirus (COVID-19) from a financial standpoint. The food drive will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, at Green Top, located at 10150 Lakeridge
Pkwy. in Ashland. Those wishing to support the food drive are encouraged to collect non-perishable food items and grocery store gift cards. Between noon and 5 p.m.
tomorrow, contributions will be accepted simply by driving to Green Top and looking for the Drive-Thru signs. Donors may stay in their vehicles, while Green Top staff and some of
“Hanover County’s finest� take care of the unloading. The Sheriff ’s Office and Green Top joined in saying to the community, “We’re in this together!�
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