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County supervisors react to removal of school names County attorney: BOS doesn’t have authority to have names overturned By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

ANOVER— A recent Hanover County School Board decision changing the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School drew comments from a large contingent of citizens and several supervisors at last week’s meeting. The decision and subsequent removal

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of placards and signs containing the names two days after the action by school officials was described as insensitive by one board member. County attorney Dennis Walter clarified questions regarding school board deciPETERSON sions. “The Constitution of Virginia and State Code provide that decisions regarding the supervision and operation of schools — which includes the names of individual schools — are made by the school board,” Walter said. “The board of supervisors does not have the authority or ability to overturn the decision by the school board on school names.”

During a public comment period, many speakers went further. Marsha Boyce Rider referenced a 2018 survey conducted by school officials that revealed an overwhelming majority of those who responded favored keeping the names. “The survey indicated by a 76 percent margin that the public was in favor of keeping the names the same,” she said. “Why wasn’t the community asked for their input like they were in 2018?” she asked. She contended that the newest school board members, Sterling Daniel and Kelly Evko, were pressured to vote for the changes by superintendent Michael Gill and the NAACP. “Why would Sterling Daniel, the newest school board member, be allowed to lead the charge on such an important issue over see SUPERVISORS TO, pg. 3

Opposition voices prevalent at DEQ hearing By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — More than 40 speakers urged the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to deny the issuance of a Wetlands permit for a 217-acre site that recently was approved for a Wegmans’ Distribution Center. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors approved the project in May, but the project still requires a DEQ permit to proceed. Jaime Robb, permit manager for DEQ’s Piedmont Division, said the agency rarely denies applications although some require adjustments dur-

ing the process. “They rarely are denied,” she said in an answer to a question at the Monday, July 20, public hearing. DEQ scheduled the public hearing after receiving an avalanche of inquiries from concerned citizens who have questioned the process surrounding the application. Many contend the actual wetlands acreage is much larger that Wegmans contends. But, company officials said they relied on the expertise of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a process also endorsed by Robb. see DEQ, pg. 4

Creighton Road roundabout progresses By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

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Flagmen were directing traffic as vehicles make their way through the new roundabout.

MECHANICSVILLE – The Creighton Road/Cold Harbor Road roundabout (Routes 615 and 156, respectively) is operating with the assistance of flagmen through the new singlelane project. On Thursday, crews were watching as vehicles were alternating turns in the new addition. Construction costs are $3,859,998, and the contractor is J.L. Kent & Sons Inc. The engineer

is the Timmons Group. A combination of state and federal funds financed the project. What had been a signal intersection has been eliminated with the roundabout. Work got underway in September 2019, and was originally scheduled for completion in May. W.R. Hardman III, PE, is the project manager, wrhardman@hanovercounty.gov. For more information, contact the Hanover County Department of Public Works at 7516 County Complex Rd. in Hanover.

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OSWELL – The Virginia Farm Bureau board of directors announced on July 23 the decision to cancel the 2020 State Fair of Virginia, and instead hold a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show. The traditional fair that was scheduled for Sept. 25 through Oct. 4 will not take place due to complications associated with the COVID19 pandemic. “This was a difficult decision, but safety is our number one priority,” said Marlene Jolliffe, the fair’s executive director. “We’ve spent months developing plans and scenarios that would allow us to still host the fair this year, but with the ever-changing, unpredictable COVID-19 situation, we just couldn’t make it work.” The State Fair of Virginia is an annual event that nurtures, preserves and celebrates the best of Virginia’s past, present and future through scholarship initiatives, creative programming and a focus on the commonwealth’s agriculture and natural resources industries. In 2019, nearly 245,000 people attended the state fair. The complexity of the event requires thousands of hours of planning by staff, partners and vendors; planning typically begins many months before the fair’s opening day. “In a normal year, preparing for this annual event is a huge undertaking. In the midst of a global pandemic, it just wasn’t feasible,” Jolliffe noted. Agriculture and youth are the foundation of the fair’s mission, “so our first priority was to find a way to honor our youth and

allow them to be recognized for their dedication and hard work,” noted VFBF President Wayne F. Pryor. “While a modified State Fair 4-H Livestock Show is not ideal, we believe it will allow our youth to showcase the yearlong effort they’ve put into raising their animals, and enable them to earn scholarship money as well.” Pryor said every precaution will be taken to keep participants safe during the event. State fair staff are working with Virginia Cooperative Extension employees to finalize plans for the livestock show, and those details will be announced at a later date. The state fair has been held each fall since 2009 at its permanent home at the 330-acre Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. The event was established in 1854, and was not held in 1918 due to the Spanish influenza pandemic. “While our hearts are heavy, we believe this is the right thing to do,” Jolliffe said. “It is important that we are good stewards of our operation and consider the health and welfare of our communities. “We are thankful for the thousands who make this magical event come to life each September. To our dedicated fairgoers, staff, sponsors, exhibitors, 4-H & FFA members, vendors, volunteers and entertainers—we look forward to seeing you at next year’s fair, Sept. 24 through Oct. 3. We will be back bigger, better and stronger.” For more information on the State Fair 4-H Livestock Show and updated FAQ resources, visit statefairva.org. Other activities and events at The Meadow will continue to be held following governmental guidelines and allowed capacities.

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members who had been on the school board a lot longer than he has?” she asked. Boyce-Rider also took aim at Gill over the removal of marquee references and other symbols in addition to deletion of the websites. “I am also proposing the resignation of Sterling Daniel and Kelly Evko since they went against their board of supervisor who appointed them. I am also proposing the resignation of Michael Gill due to his unprofessionalism and the way he has handled this situation,” she added. Wendy Yeoman also objected to the process by which the latest actions occurred, conceding that she knew the changes would eventually come. “I am not naive enough to believe the name would have remained, but what I am disappointed in is the way they went about being changed,” Yeoman said.”Our children in this county deserve much better.” In addition to losing time in school and athletics due to COVID-19, Yeoman said students are now experiencing a lack of identity with the removal of school names. “The upperclassmen at those schools — you’ve removed them from any ownership of that school. They don’t have a school. They don’t have a name. They have no association,” she said. The ire from the speakers and the large contingency of supporters toward the school board and its administration was not limited to attendees, and several board members expressed their displeasure with the recent actions. Mechanicsville supervisor Canova Peterson said recent actions displayed a “lack of leadership” and was critical of a move that set forth a plan for which no plan of implementation had been considered.

He noted that officials had reached an informal understanding that the school names would be changed when new schools were relocated. “It was a logical compromise to those who wanted it done now, and those who wanted it done never,” Peterson said. He also was critical of the near immediate removal of the names and symbols at the campuses. “I was not at the [Hanover County] School Board meeting, but I have a hard time thinking that the word tomorrow was in the motion to change the names,” Peterson said. “I have a hard time thinking that any specific time was in that motion. My understanding is that it was not.” Peterson likened the process of school name changes to redistricting and said it required extensive research and planning. “That has not happened here,” he said, referring to the recent changes. “Instead, our schools moved in with a bulldozer efficiency to see how quickly they could do away with any indication of these schools’ identity even to the point of removing the names on the public school’s website,” Peterson said. “Our students are heading back in just a few weeks to a school with no name and a building that resembles a warehouse,” he continued. The Mechanicsville representative referenced school efforts to prevent bullying as he said, “Right now, I think the biggest bully of all is the school board and senior administration.” He urged the school board to reconsider its timeline and said the school board had made “a knee jerk reaction in response to pressure from the current divisive climate.” He called the action callous and inconsiderate, and said students were not even allowed the

opportunity to take photos or capture other memories “with their school still intact.” South Anna supervisor Sue Dibble said she felt “responsible” for the recent action since her recently appointed member did not reflect her position on the changes. Dibble had voted to retain the names when she chaired the school board in 2018. When school board members adjourned a special meeting called to consider the name changes last month, the panel appeared deadlocked at 3-3, and Evko became the deciding vote necessary to change the names. “This vote a couple of weeks ago has taken me by surprise,” Dibble said. “I feel a certain responsibility. I feel South Anna was not represented in the way I had hoped it would be when I moved from the school board to the board of supervisors.” “I think of the South Anna kids as my own, and it breaks my heart to think of the pain we have caused these young people,” Dibble said. “I’m not sure how we’re going to fix this right now ... but we have really created a mess and I going to do all that I can do to try to turn this around. I hope and pray in the next week or two that we can come together as a community and get our school board to reach back out because it’s you that we represent,” she added. “I do feel responsible for what took place and I’m going to do my best to help my school board member and the rest of the school board members and this board to turn this around and do what we can,” Dibble concluded. Chickahominy representative Angela Kelly-Wiecek said she would not be asking for the resignation of her school board appointee, Bob Hundley. “I have been in frequent conversations with my school board member on this issue for quite some time. I wish to reit-

erate that I do not believe Mr. Hundley’s actions were cowling to current pressures or simply seeking ... political correctness,” she said. “I will not be asking for Mr. Hundley’s resignation.” Hundley voted to retain the names in 2018, but voted for the changes earlier this month. Gill provided the following statement regarding comments from the previous evening: “I am aware of the comments that board of supervisors members and citizens made during last night’s board meeting. Understandably, this is a complex and emotional issue, and we are sensitive to the various perspectives of our students, families, staff, alum, and our broader community. “We are working with great care, dignity, and respect to retire the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School as directed by the school board. “I sincerely regret if anyone has interpreted our actions in

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on the Brown Grove area that included construction of Continued from pg. 1 Interstate 95, a cement plant, a She did, however, acknowl- landfill and finally the Hanover edge the DEQ has the right Airport. to conduct its own delineation Some of those projects process. “It’s common prac- required land being acquired tice to accept the Corps study,” from Brown Grove that resulted Robb said. in relocations for many families Although DEQ will issue in the area. a recommendation in late “What was a tight-knit August, the final decision rests community is on longer tight”, with the state’s Water Control said Renata Harris, who grew Board, which is scheduled to up in Brown Grove. Her ancesmeet on Sept. tral home 24 and issue a is now final ruling on b ord e re d the permit. by the “It’s common Although’s Wegmans’ practice to accept DEQ’a purproject in view is limited the Corps study.” the backto wetlands yard, and JAIME ROBB and other the Air Permit manager for environmental Park in the DEQ’s Piedmont Division impacts, many front. commenters A n d pointed to an while the obvious examsocial jusple of racial inequity and a lack tice issues were noted by many of environmental justice for the commenters during the virtual residents of the Brown Grove hearing, the key element in the Community. opposing speakers presentation Residents of that 150-year- was the process by which the old community contend their wetlands were designated. ancestors, freed slaves emanciMost asserted that the estipated after the war, are buried mates submitted were far below on the proposed site. They also the actual acreage designated as identified a section of the prop- wetlands. erty as the site of the historic DEQ requires that wetBrown Grove School. lands impacted by a project Other commenters noted must be mitigated, or replaced the historical infringement with compensatory credits

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purchased from a Wetlands Mitigation Bank. DEQ officials accepted Wegmans evaluation that 12.01 compensation credits were required, and the applicant presented documentation those credits could be acquired from an approved source. The compensatory credits were calculated on delineation reviews prepared by the Corps that identified a total of 6.12 impacted acres on the site. Robb said several federal and state agencies reviewed those results and “had no objection.” But many commenters asked how those estimates could have decreased so dramatically when studies done months earlier identified more impacted acres. Some referred to the deletions as “missing Wetlands.” Others questioned a rarely used method of delineation that could explain those diminished numbers. Corps delineation specialist Elaine Holly utilized a mosaic method, a practice that depends on determining the percentage of water in the ground, to conduct that final study. In emails obtained through FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests submitted by concerned citizens, Holly concedes the site is “difficult.” Weedon Cloe is a wetlands scientist and a resident of Forest Lake Hills who has been active in the opposition to the Wegmans‘ project. He questioned the mosaic methodology and the subjective nature of its results. “The issue at hand is that the protocol and results by which the wetlands mosaics were identified were not presented in the delineation report,” Cloe said. “The mosaic percentages obtained and reported were based entirely on subjective judgments rather than …. evidence.” Brett Blose pointed out inconsistencies in earlier wet-

lands delineation studies and the final version presented to DEQ for consideration contending a reduction of impact from 18 acres to six. “DEQ is basing their recommendation to approve this project on the flawed map produced by the Corps contrary to procedures outlined in the (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) manual,” Blose said. John Lain, an attorney from McGuire, Woods representing Wegmans, conceded that mosaic wetlands are difficult to delineate and said his client relied on the best information available. “These are hard spots to delineate,” Lain said. “One of the most important pieces of that guidance (contained in the Corps manual) says ‘that in general wetlands determination on difficult or problem sites must be based on best information available to the field inspector interpreted by his or her professional experience and knowledge and the ecology of wetlands in the region.’ I think that is exactly what happened in this case,” Lain said. He defended Holly’s expertise in the delineation process, citing her three decades of experience as a wetlands delineator. Lain also addressed concerns voiced by many speakers regarding the environmental injustice pertaining to the Brown Grove community. Some who spoke during last week’s hearing said impacts on that historic community were largely ignored during the approval process. “Wegmans wants to be a good neighbor to all of its neighbors,” Lane said. “Specifically, they reached out to the Brown Grove community in February and met with some of the members of the Brown Grove Church to address concerns where it can,” Lain said. Increased buffering, the elimination of back-up beepers to reduce noise concerns

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The site of the proposed Wegmans’ distribution center is located at the southwest corner of Ashcake Road and Sliding Hill Road, down the road from the Hanover County Municipal Airport. The property is 217 acres, so it makes up most of the triangle shown.

and a revamped entrance were some concessions provided by Wegmans to address concerns, according to Lain. He also addressed concerns regarding unmarked graves on the property, and said no physical or historical evidence to support those claims were discovered on the property. He described oral accounts of residents recollections of burial sites as anecdotal. If human remains are discovered during construction, the attorney said Wegmans would follow state guidelines when dealing with that situation. A project archaeologist will be on-site during the construction, according to Lain. Charles Morris, who lives along Egypt Road in the Brown Grove community, said he’s sure there are graves located on the site, and said he recalls them from his childhood. He also expressed concerns about flooding, runoff and pollution and the effect it would have on Brown Grove residents who depend on well water. Bonnica Cottman, another resident of Brown Grove who spoke at the hearing, voiced concerns regarding wildlife that could include endangered species on the site. “I saw a bald eagle in my backyard,” she said. She also described that meeting with Wegmans and

said only five people, including herself, attended, two of which were landowners in the community. “They have not reached out to the community,” Cotman said. “They told us this was a done deal.” Chris French, chairman of Hanover’s NAACP Environmental Committee and an Ashcreek resident, said referring to Brown Grove, “Environmental justice has not even been dealt with as a part of this entire effort.” Rod Morgan, another resident of the area who has been active in efforts to prevent the construction, indicated efforts to encourage Wegmans to take a closer look at Brown Grove fell on deaf ears. “At a meeting earlier this year, I encouraged Mr. [Dan] Aken and Wegmans to refer their proposal to the EJ council for review and recommendations to avoid disparate impacts on the Brown Grove Community,” Morgan said. “Mr. Aken advised that Wegmans has no interest in doing so, and that the Brown Grove community has no concerns about this project. “I believe that we have all come to learn that this statement is not accurate. The only way that Wegmans could have believed this is through the lack of meaningful involvement and participation on the part of Brown Grove community,” Morgan said.

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As human beings we want to make connections By Roslyn Ryan Richmond Suburban News

will be the first to admit it: I have been incredibly lucky. For the past 15 years or so, I have been able to make my living by, essentially, getting to try and figure out what makes people tick. There are plenty of reporters who cover one particular beat or another, some who write only about business or only about politics. Those of us fortunate enough to work in what is often called “community journalism” have far fewer parameters reigning in the people we talk to or the places we go. In short, we will talk to anyone about anything, which means that for every serious, consequential story that informs readers about something that will have a serious impact on their daily lives, there also are probably at least a few stories about giant homegrown vegetables or dog fashion shows (which I love, by the way). To do this work is to be continuously floored, again and again, by the creativity, ingenuity and, yes, sometimes the eccentricity of the people you

meet. A few years back I went to a gentleman’s home because someone had mentioned that he had a pretty impressive collection of tobacco memorabilia. As it turned out, it was among the biggest collections in the world. I have learned, over the years, to appreciate people’s passion for a given thing even if I don’t necessarily share it, whether it is for brewing beer or hunting wild game or taking part in historical re-enactments. Some people are happy to tell you exactly what they think whether you like it or not: I was once on the receiving end of a vociferous — and not entirely unconvincing — lecture from an inventor about why the Spork was a terrible idea (forgive me, dear reader, but to my deep regret I have now forgotten exactly why). As one might guess, you often have no idea until you arrive for an interview exactly what you are going to learn. And you quickly learn that sometimes the story is not at all what you thought. I once had the pleasure of interviewing a newly-hired postmaster and learned that she had at one time aspired to be a professional opera

singer. With all due respect to the United States Postal Service, now they had my attention. My point here, I suppose, is that over the years I have been extremely fortunate to get to speak with people from so many walks of life and from so many different backgrounds. And I hope you will believe me when I say that most of us have far more in common than you would ever guess. Yes, there are differences that go along with places of origin, but there also are many more common experiences and connectors than some might guess. What’s even better — the part that I really wanted to share — is that most people are happy to share their stories. As human beings, we want to make connections. I hope as our cities and communities begin to open back up, we can find a renewed appreciation for the stories and experiences of those we may not think we have a whole lot in common with. In most cases, as I’ve learned, all you have to do is ask. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

Southern symbols have been hitting close to home By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist As I watched the statue of Stonewall Jackson unceremoniously removed as a crowd cheered, I wondered just how deep is Richmond’s relationship with the Lost Cause, and how engrained that legacy of defeat is

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decades, and where the home of my children is located was named for a Confederate hero. I could have gone a lifetime, and almost did, not knowing that Cutshaw Avenue was indeed a tribute to one of Richmond’s Confederates, Wilfred Emory Cutshaw.

Cutshaw was an artillery officer and lost a leg in the Battle of Saylor’s Creek shortly before Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox. That ended a four-year military career where Cutshaw fought with Stonewall Jackson in the Valley, and thwarted see SOUTHERN pg. 7

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Former BOS member wants officers noticed When I was on the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, I appreciated when citizens gave me a heads-up, so here is yours. “Proud Parent of a COP” -- my shirts were finished July y. I plan on wearing one to the next Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting, and asking during citizen time for yard signs (I saw them in yards outside Philly two years ago) and bumper stickers (my old one from the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office is ragged out). I am requesting the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, in coordination with Col. David R. Hines, sheriff, allocate funding to provide for these, in support of our law enforcement officers who provide our “Thin Blue Line”. When people start leaving this job, it will be the good ones who leave. The idiot protestors do not understand that this is no video game and there are no do-overs. When they lose the police, and police powers, they end up with people like me, and, believe me, they do not want that. If the incident that happened to the young mother on the Fredericksburg 911 call had happened to either me or my wife, the outcome would have been significantly different. Paul Harvey wrote “What is a policeman”. I encourage all to hear this. I have known many in my years, and all but a very few fit his description. Our deputies now are the first first responders. A time long ago in a galaxy faraway, when rescue sSquads dispatched their own, many times we were first on the scene. I remember the anxiety, fear, and see LETTERS, pg. 8

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CARES funding received for Hanover County Public Schools ASHLAND -- Due to recent action taken by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, Hanover County Public Schools received $4.1 million in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 funding. The budget supplement covers qualifying and unexpected expenses between March 1 and Dec. 30 due to the COVID19 public health crisis. Purchasing laptops for all high school students and students in grades three through five is a high priority. Middle school students are already scheduled to receive laptops during the 2020-2021 school year as part of the previously approved FY2021 budget. “We are grateful for the continued support of the board of supervisors and coun-

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George B. McClellan on the Peninsula. He returned to Richmond after the war and was named city engineer in 1873, tasked with rebuilding a demolished and financially challenged city. He landed the position after his former colleague, Lee, sent a letter of recommendation to city leaders urging them to hire the CSA veteran. Cutshaw is responsible for the cityscape we now so closely associate with Richmond, including tree-lined streets with large urban parks. He is responsible for planting more than 50,000 trees throughout the city, designing the Pump House that receives high architectural marks today, and building a City Hall that still highlights a block on Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Numerous parks also were designed by Cutshaw. For decades, Cutshaw transformed Richmond and established its Europeaninfluenced style cityscape complete with wide boulevards, statues and open space.

ty administration as we work to serve the complex needs of our students, families, and staff during these challenging times. Now more than ever, we must be prepared to quickly pivot and adapt to teaching our students in a rapidly changing environment. These additional funds will allow us to better support student learning, as well as provide for the health and safety needs of our students and staff to the greatest extent possible,” Dr. Michael Gill, Superintendent of Schools, said. Securing products that help to support and promote health, hygiene, and social distancing within each school also tops the list. A few examples include the following: Hand sanitizing stations for classrooms and common areas

A marker stands in Byrd Park, another of his creations, and recognized his years of service to the city. And it all might have ended there with Cutshaw’s reputation intact and his four years of service for the South just a blip on a resume that most considered impressive. But two years after officials began plans to construct a Confederate Sailors and Soldiers Monument in Libby Hill Park, the project was turned over to, you guessed it, Cutshaw. He oversaw the completion of the project and even suggested Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt, be used as a model for the new statue. Raising funds for the project required Cutshaw’s full attention, and, in 1894, the lone soldier atop the pillar was unveiled and has watched over downtown Richmond for more than a century. My better judgment tells me that Cutshaw Avenue was not named for a military hero, but rather a talented engineer whose creative efforts produced results still enjoyed today as we ride along the Boulevard,

Classroom and bus sanitizing machines Sick areas for sick students Personal protective and medical equipment (i.e., masks, gloves, face shields, thermometers, folding cots, etc.) Additional signage encouraging healthy habits, hygiene, and social distancing Mobile food carts Disposable food service trays, utensils, and other items The school division will continue to assess and prioritize additional needs during the summer as work continues to finalize plans for the 2020-2021 school year. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

or marvel at a Pump House that provided running water throughout the city. It reminds me that context is important, and even our heroes should not be judged by their weakest or most insincere moments, but remembered for the entirety of their contributions. And understanding that some associations are unforgivable and cannot be erased, I suspect many Confederate leaders whose image we now find uncomfortable accomplished much more than military prowess. That doesn't excuse their choices or their dedication to an abhorrent cause that enslaved and devalued many Americans, but it does remind us that four years does not a lifetime make. I also understand my perspective is quite different from others, and some would argue that years of good deeds can never compensate for the damage done in those four short years, or the hopeless and inhumane cause they supported. And no one should confuse their military expertise

or leadership abilities with the reasoning that resulted in the construction of numerous Confederate monuments in the city. Their construction was motivated by hate and a desire to leave a permanent message that the cause was noble, its leaders deserving of respect and memorialization and a continuing warning of noninclusion. Like many older Richmonders, I marveled at the beauty of Monument Avenue, and, yes, its monuments, as I drove past. And, maybe that’s part of the problem — the failure to recognize that symbols we considered appropriate were not, and for some who rode past those same monuments on that beautiful avenue, pride was not an emotion even in the mix. The statues were more of a reminder of past injustices than memorials to respected leaders. Today’s generation will determine monuments of the future, or perhaps they will option for no such designations after witnessing the events of the past months.

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Students entering seventh grade in HCPS must have proof of Tdap booster vaccine (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

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RICHMOND – The Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site is offering free ranger-led virtual tours of her home from 2 to 2:30 p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. The tours are limited to 15 slots (computers) using an online meeting to connect the ranger to you. Reservations will be done through the ticketing service Eventbrite. Access to the tour will be provided after you have reserved your spot. To sign up for future tours, visit nps.gov/MAWA@nps.gov or on Facebook. The rangers said, “We hope you join us on our newest virtual experience!”

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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. Vaccinations for school enrollment are offered at the Hanover Health Department at no cost. You will be required to provide your insur-

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adrenalin-rush responding to a “callunknown”. These are life experiences for me, but our deputies face these every day. They need to know that the people in the community are covering their “6”, and they need this moral support now. They need to see these items displayed in communities and on vehicles so that they realize, they are not alone or unappreciated. C.E. “Kip” Davis Mechanicsville

Resident reaches out to leaders about name changes (Editor’s note: The following was sent to all members of the Hanover County School Board and Hanover County Board of Supervisors, as well as Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools.) Honorable Member Hanover County School Board Dear Member of the Board, The first thing that came to my mind last night (Tuesday, July 14) as I learned of the atrocious four votes to change the names of the two Hanover County schools were the words of Thomas Jefferson’s “The price of liberty is eternal vigilance,” and Edmund Burke’s “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” There has never been an issue that

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ance card if you have insurance coverage. Immunization clinics at the 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.

came before the Hanover County School Board, I am certain, in which the people of Hanover County had expressed their will more clearly and more overwhelmingly. Yet, these four members ignored that clear and overwhelming voice of the people. The good people of Hanover County, ever trusting but this time obviously mistakenly trusting! Many thanks to Chairman John Axselle and members Norman Sulser and George Sutton for doing the will of we the people of Hanover County. The four members who thwarted that clear will of the people and bowed to the mob should resign or be removed from their positions. Michael T. Reardon Mechanicsville

Responding to Letter about Fox News staff This letter to the editor is in response to the letter from Melvin Mozingo, which appeared in the July 15, 2020, edition of this newspaper. In his response to me, Mr. Mozingo honestly quoted me when I said, “I made the wise decision not to watch that channel (Fox News) ever.” I choose to watch MSNBC, which the current occupant of the White House and his supporters refer to as “treasonists”, “fake news”, “agents of the Deep State”, ad infinitum. The hosts of the MSNBC shows that I choose to watch play sound bytes of the ilk named Sean Hannity,

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Jeannine Pirro, Laura Ingraham and Tucker Carlson, spewing their hate for everybody who has dark skin, has female genitalia, had a D on the right side of his/her name or dares to tell the truth about the pandemic (which the current squatter in the White House continues to refuse to acknowledge, and has called the virus a hoax multiple times), while fawning over that squatter. The above named Fox “News” hosts don’t make any effort to deny what they have said. I would refer to the squatter by the name has parents gave him, if he didn’t so boldly show his intent to get Vladimir Putin to help him steal the 2016 election, starting the moment he began campaigning. “Russia: If you’re listening, do you have those 30,000 classified emails?” had to be the code word for Putin to start his dirty deeds. I would refer to the squatter by the name his parents gave him, if he didn’t continually take Putin’s assurances (also known as outright lies) over the word of career Intelligence Officers (who have served under presidents of both major parties). I would refer to the squatter by the name has parents gave him, if he hadn’t refused to allow staff members to testify at the impeachment hearings (which he and his disciples to this day still refer to as “that illegal, unconstitutional coup attempt”). If Hillary Clinton had won in 2016, and then immediately started showing her obvious guilt of recruiting a foreign hostile leader to help her get that win, I would be referring to her as

“her fraudulency”, “her illegitimacy”, “the naked Empress”, “thief in chief ”, “commander in thief ”, “she who shall not be named”, etc. I don’t care what letter -- D or R -- appears next to an elected official’s name when it comes to corruption or election theft. Mr. Mozingo, I’ll reverse the question you asked of me. If Biden wins this upcoming election, with the results determined beyond a reasonable doubt (perhaps by a non-partisan panel of lawyers and judges) to be honest (no fraud, no interference from a foreign government), will you respect that outcome and refer to him by the name his parents gave him: Joseph R. Biden Jr?! Harold Ackerman Mechanicsville

Disputing slavery as start of war How often do we hear or read, “The South fought to preserve slavery”; “The war was fought because of slavery”; “The Civil War was about slavery and not states’ rights” and so on? Each of these so-called explanations turns on a single word or group of words, e.g., “preserve”, “about” “keep” “because of ”, etc. They are used interchangeably by the media when buttressing the claim that slavery, and slavery alone, took the nation to war in 1861. see LETTERS, pg. 13

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – An update on the Federal Reserve of Richmond will be presented from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Hanover Golf Club at 14314 Country Club Drive in Ashland. Renee Haltom, vice president and regional executive of the Federal Reserve of Richmond, will be the keynote speaker for the Hanover Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Breakfast Seminar. As the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve sets monetary policy, supervises and regulates member financial institutions and provides an array of financial services.

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This can include: Payment of electric bills (up to $300) to operate cooling equipment; Payment of security deposits for electricity to operate cooling equipment; Repair of a central air conditioning system or heat pump; Purchase of a whole-house fan, including ceiling or attic fans; 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 firstcome, first-serve. Renters must have written permission from their landlord to make altera-

This seminar will provide an update on the work in the Fifth District, supporting the greater Richmond area and beyond, and additional information about the broader effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the U.S. economy. Registration fees are: chamber member, $20; member virtual, $10; non-member, $20. In-person space is limited. No day of or on-site registration will be available. The Hanover Chamber of Commerce is committed to protecting the health and safety of its members and community during the current COVID-19 pandemic and always. The Gathering Guidelines detail how the Chamber will conduct in-per-

son happenings. Village Bank is the series/ event sponsor. The Chamber encourages members and non-members to “stay informed through our mornings with local officials and industry experts on issues that affect our county, businesses and lives.” Registration is $20 for member registration, which includes a hot breakfast, and limited to 35 registrations; a wait list will be enabled and opened if seats become available. A member virtual registration is $10 and a non-member virtual registration is $20. Payments may be made online; check or cash only will be accepted on-site. For more information visit https:// hanoverchamb er va.com/ event-3903747

tions 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 Crossen-Powell, director of Hanover County Social Services. “We 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 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 house-

hold 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 the wb at http://dss.virginia.gov/ benefit/ea/index.cgi or are available at the Hanover Department of Social Services. Paper applications can be mailed, faxed to 365-4110, or returned in person. The applicant must sign all applications. For more information about the Cooling Assistance program, call the Hanover Department of Social Services at 804-365-4100 or stop by the office. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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BARNETTE, Betty Courtney, (lovingly known to her family and friends as Teata), 68, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Margaret Courtney; and her son, Travis Via. She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Edward N. Barnette Jr.; brother, Sonny Courtney (Ruth); sister, Linda Anderson (Jimmy); son, Justin Via (Sarah); three stepchildren, Troy (Kristie), Joshua and Tiffany Barnette; six grandchildren, Tyler, Carter, Trevor, Bryleigh, Willow and Naomi; four nieces, Angel Carroll (Anthony), Brooke Thompson, Kelly Addison, Casey Bowles (Steven); and six great-nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all. Betty graduated from Henrico High School in 1970 and owned and operated Old Forge Sporting Clays for 25 years. She was a dedicated member of her Sunday school class at Black Creek Baptist Church and a beloved member of the Black Creek Community. Betty loved to sew, embroider and enjoy the summer days in her pool. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Her service was held at 3 p.m. at Black Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 25. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer

ECKERT, Alton J., 88, of Mechanicsville, Va., entered the streets of Heaven Sunday, July 19, 2020, where he was reunited with his wife, Shirley; daughter, Melanie; and his parents. Alton is survived by his children, Alton G. Eckert (Kim), Richard J. Eckert (Linda) and Rebecca L. Smith (Allan); sister, Kay Eckert; brother, Barry Eckert (Janice); seven grandchildren, Allan K. Smith III, Melissa Smith, Jonathan Smith, Ricky Eckert, Phillip Eckert, Jonathan Eckert and Kelly R. Binder; five great-grandchildren, Autumn Smith, Arya and Lydia Smith and Christopher and Lincoln Eckert; and a great-greatgrandson, Amos Bower. Alton proudly served the United States Navy during Vietnam and the Korean conflict where he earned both a silver and bronze star as well as a purple heart. During his military career, he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer; taught B school in Jacksonville, Fla., where he also ran the base drill team; and served two tours on Midway Island. He and his late wife loved to travel the world, taking many cruises, yearly trips to Hawaii and several to Australia, making friends wherever they roamed. He was a wonderful husband and father and was devoted to his family. The family received friends Sunday, July 26, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A private graveside service will be held at Gethsemane

Church of Christ at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Eagle’s Nest community living center at McGuire Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Va.

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HODNETT, Frederick Andrew Jr., 76, of Ashland, claimed the Promise of Resurrection on Sunday, July 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Copenhaver and Frederick Andrew Hodnett Sr.; as well as his stepmother, Elizabeth Allred Hodnett. Fred graduated from Hargrave Military Academy as class Valedictorian, from the University of Richmond, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the University of Virginia School of Law. He proudly served his country as a United States Army Intelligence Officer in the Vietnam War and for 20 more years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Fred felt truly blessed in his career of 33 years as Assistant Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. He felt privileged to get to know the fine people all across the state who worked with him for the Commonwealth’s Judicial System. Fred was a member of the United Methodist Men

at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church and of the Ashland Kiwanis Club. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Wylyn “Lyn” Letson Hodnett; loving sons, Andrew Quillan Hodnett (Melissa), Samuel Anderson Hodnett; grandchildren, Brenna Cameron and Emery Katherine; and sister, Nancy Hodnett Roberts (Bill). Fred will be laid to rest at a private family service in Chatham, Virginia. A public memorial service will be held at a later time at Duncan Memorial UMC in Ashland. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund at Duncan Memorial UMC.

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PHILLIPS, Marion “Lee,” 77, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord on July 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin “Dinky,” Wilmer “Bulldog,” James “JuJu” and Tommy. He is survived by his children, Debbie Cannon (Mike) and Ken Phillips (Traci); grandchildren, Dolan, Austin, Elizabeth, Brody and Aidan; great-grandchild, Briar; siblings, Alfred “Cotton” (Peggy), Peggy Ann Beck (Howard) and Joyce Butler; former wife and good friend, Zola. He retired from J.W. Ferguson & Son printing company after over 40 years of service. Lee was an avid golfer, Nascar fan, classic see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

Nomination period open for Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence HANOVER -The Hanover County Community Services Board is announcing that the nomination period for the Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence is now open. The nomination form and further information can be found at: https://www. hanovercounty.gov/675/JeanC-Harris-Award. Nominations are due by Aug. 10. In 2000, the Hanover County Community Services Board established an annual award in the name of longtime board member, commu-

nity volunteer and advocate, Jean C. Harris. The Jean C. Harris Award for Excellence has been given annually to Hanover-based individuals, families or groups that demonstrate outstanding contribution in the areas of intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health, and/or substance use. Acknowledging that many individuals, families and groups in Hanover are making a difference in these areas, up to three awards will be given this year. Nominations for those contributing in these

areas in a professional capacity will be considered with clear demonstration that their service goes above and beyond their professional duty. Who was Jean C. Harris and why do these awards bear her name? Jean Harris is a shining example of a person of compassion who directed her time and energy to helping those in need in Hanover County. She made a difference every day. A native of Hanover whose father ran a country store, Mrs. Harris worked as a secretary to

Shaffer honored for fighting tobacco use WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Virginia students, including Erin Shaffer of Mechanicsville, have been named as National Youth and Young Adult Ambassadors by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for demonstrating leadership in fighting tobacco use in their communities. Erin Shaffer, 15, is an incoming high school junior. She has been involved in tobacco control and prevention with the local group 7thUP for

one year. As an Ambassador, Erin will draw on her personal experiences with the toll of tobacco within her own family to educate her peers and motivate her community to stay tobacco-free. The other ambassador is Ethan Thomas, 16, of Martinsville, an incoming high school senior. For more information, go to www.tobaccofreekids.org.

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car enthusiast and Redskins fan. He truly enjoyed working in his yard and spending time at the beach. The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee Davis Rd., where services will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Interment to follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73123. SATTERFIELD, Brenda Perkins, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020

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after a short but valiant battle with lung cancer. Brenda was born on February 11, 1954, in Goochland, Va., to Bernice Perkins and the late Lynwood Perkins Sr. Brenda is survived by her husband of almost 40 years, Archer Satterfield Jr.; and her daughter, Nicole (Satterfield) Crews and husband, “Danny”; and stepdaughter, Tracey Vanfield.

She was also a proud Grandma to “her boys,” Tatum and Camden. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, Lynwood “Bubba” Perkins Jr. and wife, Daryl; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was greeted in heaven by her father, Lynwood; brother, Mike; sisterin-law, Donna; brother-in-law, George; niece, Brooke; cousin, Carolyn Ann; and many other loved ones. Brenda loved life most when she spent time at her happy place with her boys. A memorial service will be held for family and friends at a later date. In lieu of flowers, her request is that donations be made in honor of her to “her boys.” Donations can be made to Nicole Crews at Village Bank. Online condolences at www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee. com.

a judge, was married to a local bank executive, and raised three children. She was a tireless advocate for those without a voice. She noticed those in need and tried to help in big and small ways. She was feisty and persistent and was a founding member of the Hanover County Community Services Board. With her first appointment in

1977, she served for nearly 20 years, including as chairman five times. Throughout her tenure, she focused on promoting the development of much needed community-based services and support. She left a lasting legacy in Hanover County. Members of the community are encouraged to nominated those whose work today fol-

lows in Mrs. Harris’s footsteps of advocacy and care for those in need in Hanover County. The challenges are great and their work is invaluable. A virtual awards ceremony will be presented on Oct. 28 with more details to be announced. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Researchers repurpose pantry Cooperative Extension staple to fight mosquitoes Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND — Most people know cornstarch can be used for cooking, as a stain remover and as a deodorizer. Now they can add insect repellant to cornstarch’s expansive list of applications. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service announced its scientists in Peoria, Illinois, are using the starch to make products that can fight insects, including mosquitoes. Researchers convert starch into a class of materials known as amylose-inclusion complexes. The complexes can be combined with essential oils from plants toxic to mosquitoes, creating an emulsion. Once blended, the complexes surround the oil, protecting it from heat and oxidation, which can reduce its potency. Safe for the environment but toxic to mosquito larvae, the emulsion can be applied to larvae habitats, such as water catch basins and old tires. The substance disperses in the water, allowing it to contact and kill larvae. Lab tests showed the emulsion killed the larvae of yellow fever mosquitoes in 24 hours. According to the USDA’s announcement, researchers envision using the emulsion to help control mosquito populations and prevent diseases like West Nile virus, yellow fever, dengue and Zika. “This is a terrific development,” said Tony

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any other way. I believe this is a time for unity and healing, not further division and conflict. As we move forward, we will do everything to make this transition as dignified as possible,” he concluded. School board chair John Axselle, Beaverdam, also responded to the comments, and noted a long-existing working relationship with the board of supervisors. “I would like to re-emphasize our commitment to the partnership we value with the board of supervisor and our community. Our focus has always been, and will hopefully

Banks, senior assistant director of agriculture, development and innovation for Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. “As an insecticide, this type of product could be environmentally safer and pose fewer exposure risks. Naturally, this technology could lead to greater demand for corn as more starch-based products are developed.” With humidity and rainy weather, Virginia’s spring and summer make an ideal climate for mosquitoes, which are harmful to humans and animals and spread debilitating, sometimes fatal diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Virginia had 1,319 cases of mosquito-borne diseases between 2004 and 2016. The most prevalent such disease in Virginia is West Nile virus. Farmers and their animals spend a lot of time outdoors and can be especially vulnerable to mosquito-borne diseases. Many farms have sources of standing water that make ideal breeding grounds for the pests, including ponds, containers and drums, and ditches that collect water. This new technology could lead to new alternatives for controlling mosquitoborne diseases that affect humans, livestock and pets, Banks said. “Mosquito-borne diseases can affect livestock production by causing weight loss, lost reproduction and death,” he added. “Vaccines are not foolproof, so we need to have a variety of measures for controlling pests and diseases.”

remain, providing our children the best educational opportunities possible to prepare them for a successful future,” Axselle said via email. “We also realize the board of supervisors support us in this endeavor and we take their leadership, comments and suggestions seriously,” he said. Axselle, who voted against the name changes, indicated concerns expressed by supervisors would be addressed. “The Hanover County School Board, superintendent, and senior staff will be working with the board of supervisors and county administration to successfully resolve their concerns,” he said.

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“This partnership we value so much has taken years to develop and foster and has proven to be very beneficial to the citizens of Hanover County. We will make every effort to keep it and strengthen it as we move forward,” he concluded. In other matters considered at last week’s meeting: Since Hanover began a new service providing transportation for seniors throughout the county, more than 800 trips have been provided for county residents aged 60 or over or disabled. After its launch in December, the program enjoyed continually increasing ridership and interest, but the onset of COVID-19 slowed

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SHLAND -- 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,

that progress. DASH provides rides for seniors aged 60 and up and disabled riders of all ages to doctors appointments, shopping or social activities throughout the county, and in some cases beyond. Destinations include McGuire Veterans Hospital. Six months since its inception, director Lisa Adkins indicated the program is catching its second wind as riders return, and services improve. Adkins said the pandemic not only affected riders, but also created challenges for the companies that provide those services. Hanover contracts with private providers like Roundtrip to ensure efficient service. To celebrate the six-month

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 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 about the Virginia Household Water Quality Program, as well as many resources relevant to private Metro Creative Graphics water systems, visit www. wellwater.bse.vt.edu. Important dates, with event, date and time, and location, are as follow: z Pick up sample kit and receive directions to collect samples -- 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Doswell Ruritan Club, 16433 Washington Hwy., Doswell.

anniversary, Adkins said the program is rolling out a “Gifts of 6” promotion that includes added incentives for clients. For the first six months of the program, service was available from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and riders paid $6 for a one-way ticket. Caregivers who accompany those clients are not charged. That co-pay is eliminated during the promotion which runs through Sept. 30, and hours have been extended to 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Medical offices located in the Stony Point area also have been added to the list of destinations, and clients can utilize the service to access employment opportunities too.

see WATER, pg. 16

DASH manager Susan Richards said, as of July 15, 165 regular riders had taken advantage of the service. Providing more than 870 trips in total, the service has received only 15 complaints during the initial six months. The program received a $127,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT), and a similar request for 2021 has been approved. Kelly-Wiecek suggested the program expand its communication efforts to include caregivers or others who may know seniors or disabled persons in need of the transportation service.

Parsons’ Cause Foundation Historical group seek info and photos for 300th Laura M. Maxey-Nay, Tq9IHijgDOE5 Contributed Report offers online programs Agriculture & Natural news@mechlocal.com The survey asks:

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There can be no doubt that slavery played a significant role in the cause of the Civil War, but the South did not fight to “preserve”, “keep”, or “maintain” slavery; it already was protected by the U.S. Constitution and the 1857 ruling of the Supreme Court. Why did many of the Southern states secede, and How did the Civil War begin, are two separate questions with two dissimilar answers. What evidence supports the statement the South started the war “preserve slavery”? Wasn’t slavery already preserved following the Dred Scott ruling in 1857? The Supreme Court held that the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution guaranteed that citizens could not be deprived of their property and slaves were considered property. How many Local readers know about the Corwin Amendment, the original proposed 13th Amendment, which was passed by Congress on March 2, 1861 (without

relates the details of The Parsons' Cause Trial, its historical importance, and the impact it had on the life of Patrick Henry and, in turn, Virginia and the other colonies. To view the program, go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Eefsv8fRwT0. Look for upcoming programs featuring first-person impressions of Richard Henry Lee, John Chiswell, and Elisa Poe. For more information on The Parsons' Cause Foundation Inc., visit http:// www.parsonscause.org/.

ASHLAND -- The Hanover Historical Museum and the Hanover Unit of Virginia Cooperative Extension Office is seeking historical information and photographs to help celebrate Hanover's 300th birthday. Those who will take part are asked to take five (5) minutes to complete this survey to compile this information. The survey can be found at: Hanover Farming History Survey, https://vce.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eyP-

What innovations have had the greatest impact on your farming business? Participants are encouraged to share historical photos, as well as photos of antique farming equipment. Also of particular interest is the earliest record of your family farming in Hanover. If you would prefer to send photos by replying to this email, do so. They can be scanned at the office at 13015 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland.

the participation of representatives from the seceded Southern states!)? The Corwin Amendment guaranteed the protection of “domestic institutions”, i.e., slavery, from any future Congressional interference to include abolition. In other words, it guaranteed the preservation of slavery forever in every state in which it existed in January 1861 (including Maryland, Delaware, Missouri, and Kentucky). After he was inaugurated, President Lincoln signed the Corwin Amendment on March 16, 1861, and sent it to the states for ratification. In his inaugural speech, Lincoln, when referring to this amendment, stated, “had no objection to its being made express and irrevocable”. Kentucky, Rhode Island, Ohio, Maryland, and Illinois ratified the Corwin Amendment, but the firing on Fort Sumter brought the ratification process of the original 13th Amendment to an end. Had it been ratified, the Corwin Amendment would have become the 13th

Amendment, forever protecting slavery instead of abolishing it. For the South, the issue of slavery was not about its preservation; rather, it was about the future expansion of slavery into U.S. territories. Lincoln was always clear he would oppose the spread of slavery into new territories, but he also recognized he had no authority to abolish slavery where it existed and that is why he faced no personal dilemma in signing the Corwin Amendment. Historians, high school teachers, college professors, and Hollywood gloss over the fact that President Lincoln signed a congressionally passed amendment protecting and preserving slavery in all states in which it was legal in 1861. Once slavery was elevated later to be the single cause of the war, and following his assassination, it became essential for Lincoln to be acknowledged as the “freer of slaves” and not the President who “had no objection” to the Corwin Amendment. As further evidence coun-

tering the perspective that slavery was the cause of the Civil War, on July 2, 1861 (after the Civil War began), the United States House of Representatives (with no voting members from the seceded Southern states) overwhelmingly passed the following resolution: “That this war is not waged upon our part in any spirit of oppression, nor for any purpose of conquest or subjugation, nor purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights of those states; but to defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution, and to preserve the Union with all the dignity, equality, and rights of the several states unimpaired; that as soon as the objects are accomplished the war ought to cease.” This Congressional resolution made it clear that the Civil War did not originate as a war to eliminate slavery. In fact, it clearly stated when the Union was again unified, slavery could continue where it existed before the war began.

Resources Extension Agent Unit Coordinator, said, “We all know that farming was the foundation of Hanover County, so please help us in highlighting Farming's History in Hanover. As always, thank you for all that you do to feed Hanover and the world.” The phone number is 804752-4310. The Hanover Extension

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER -- While the Board of Directors of The Parsons' Cause Foundation is disappointed it cannot offer live performances this summer, in lieu thereof members agreed to offer several virtual programs throughout the summer. The first one was recorded in conjunction with their friends at St. John's Church Foundation. See https://www. historicstjohnschurch.org/ In the program, John Tucker, the president of The Parsons' Cause Foundation,

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ANOVER -- In the brutal heat of the summer, Hanover County Animal Control reminds all citizens that leaving your pet in your vehicle for even a few minutes on sunny days – even if the windows are not rolled up – can be critical to them. “A pet can die in only a few minutes if left in a car even with the windows rolled down,” Jeffrey S. Parker, chief of Hanover County Animal Control, warned. “Bring them inside or leave them at home, but don’t leave them in a car. Even when it’s only 80 degrees outside and sunny, the inside of a car gets hot very quickly and your pet will become overheated.” On a warm, sunny day, the temperature in a parked car can reach a temperature of 120º in minutes, even with the car window partially open. “A pet can quickly suffer brain damage or die from a heatstroke when trapped in these high temperatures,” Parker said. Parking in the shade offers little protection, as the sun shifts during the day. If your pet is exposed to high temperatures: z Be alert for signs of heat stress — heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait,

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vomiting or a deep red or purple tongue. z If your pet becomes overheated, you must lower its body temperature immediately. Move your pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water all over its body to gradually lower its temperature. Apply ice packs or cool towels to your pet’s head, neck and chest only. Let your pet drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. z Finally, take your pet directly to a veterinarian—it could save its life. If you see an animal in a car exhibiting any signs of heat stress, call 911 immediately. Hanover County see ANIMAL, pg. 17

We know what they look like and the havoc they wreak. Those ¾-inch brownish-gray pests can destroy a prized squash, pumpkin, and melon vine in under a week’s time. So, how do we identify the culprits and work quickly to salvage our produce before they can sink their mouths into it? First, understand their life cycle. The bugs have a head start since they overwinter in plant debris and then move into your garden to mate, and this year’s mild Virginia winter helped more of these pests survive. Look under the leaves for a diamond or V-shaped pattern of egg masses numbering 7 to 21, which will hatch in 1 to 2 weeks after deposit. Four weeks later in the South, the adults and nymphs will start feeding on the plants, sucking sap out, and injecting a toxin in, thus causing yel-

lowing, stippled leaves and then vine wilt and death. With this pest, vigilant monitoring is important to detect the egg masses and destroy them because once the vine decline occurs, there is nothing that will stop vine death. Several remedies are available to home gardeners to control squash bugs. First, after seeding, try using floating row covers, easily

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anchored with bricks or rocks, until the plants begin flowering. Planning ahead by planting resistant varieties, keeping weeds down, and destroying debris after harvest will shrink overwintering sites. see SQUASH pg. 20

Enrollment for new students and address change guidelines for HCPS announced ASHLAND – Parents or guardians who need to enroll a new student or report a change of address for the 2020-2021 year for students in Hanover County Public Schools are asked to follow these steps: Print off an enrollment packet on the HCPS website at http://hcps.us/parents_students/student_enrollment or pick it up at any HCPS elementary school.

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Mail the completed forms to your home school address (include Attention: Registrar) or Drop off the completed packet at one of the food distribution sites (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) at: John M. Gandy Elementary School, 201 Archie Cannon Drive, Ashland. Mechanicsville Elementary School, 7425

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Mechanicsville Elementary Drive, Mechanicsville. A summer registrar will reach out to schedule an appointment to complete the registration process. To report a change of address for a current student, email the summer registrars to schedule an appointment during the division’s summer office hours. Appointments will be held at The Hanover

Center for Trades and Technology at 10002 Learning Lane in Mechanicsville. Office hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday (by appointment only). The phone number is 804-723-2029 and the email is hcpssummerregistrar@hcps.us. Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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Ashland Train Day has been canceled due to COVID-19 Downtown Ashland Association looks ahead to 2021 By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – The coronavirus (COVID-19) has prompted the cancellation of another one of Hanover County’s favorite events: Ashland Train Day. Maggie Beal Longest, director of the Downtown Ashland Association, said that the organization “sadly reports that Ashland Train Day 2020 is canceled. This was a difficult decision for the Board of

Directors, but one we feel is a necessary precaution in the face of COVID-19.” But, the change in plans does not dampen the excitement of the board, as well as town residents and train enthusiasts from all directions. “We look forward to hosting a stellar Ashland Train Day event on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021,” Longest said. She also encouraged train fans to “Mark your calendar!” “Meanwhile,” she added, “we will

be publishing virtual highlights from Downtown Ashland for rail fans of all ages. Please stay tuned to our website, ashlandvirginia.com, and social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) for updates.” Speaking on behalf of the board, Longest concluded by saying, “Thank you to our Ashland community for making the past 17 years of Ashland Train Day so much fun. We look forward to our eighteenth event in 2021!”

Joshua Kukuvka named to Ashland seeks Champlain President's List comment on Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com BURLINGTON, Vermont -- Joshua Kukuvka of Ashland, who is majoring in Accounting/ Finance, has been named to the Champlain College President's List for the Spring 2020 semester. Students on the President's List have achieved a grade

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point average of 4.0 or higher during the semester. Making the President's List is a tremendous achievement in any year, and the global pandemic added unprecedented Staff Report challenges for Champlain’s news@mechlocal.com students who often juggle ASHLAND – Public comacademics with many other ment is being solicited by the responsibilities. Town of Ashland for the 2020 For more information, visit: Chickahominy TMDL Action www.champlain.edu. Plan. TMDL is defined as the total maximum daily load of a pollutant that a body of water can receive while still meeting water quality standards. The Town of Ashland’s 2020 Chickahominy River TMDL Action Plan is open for public comment until Friday, July 31, and is available for of campers and a few openings are still available. Visit viewing or/and downloading ashlandmuseum.org/category/ at 2020 Chickahominy TMDL museum-events or email ash- Action Plan, https://www.ashlandmuseum@comcast.net for landva.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/3489/Chickahominymore information. Pandemic, Protests, and TMDL-Action-Plan--2020 Comments may be sent to Promise - A Reflection on 2020 Tom Dickerson, civil engineer, see HISTORY, pg. 17 at tdickerson@ashlandva.gov.

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What would Train Day be without a train? CSX rolled through the town during the 2019 Ashland Train Day as the town celebrated the annual event. This year’s Train Day has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Ashland Harvest Run canceled due to COVID-19

Ashland Museum Kids’ History Camp set for Aug 3-5 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com The Ashland Museum will hold an abbreviated history day camp for rising 2nd-6th grade history buffs. Camp will be held at The Center, 500 S. Center St., Ashland, 9am12noon, Monday, August 3 through Wednesday, August 5. Campers will participate in Covid-19 safe activities and will explore historic Ashland. There will be limited number

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Runners leave the starting line for the 10K event of the annual Ashland Harvest Run. Funds would go to Circles of Ashland, Wings of Hope, and Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics. The run was sponsored by The GFWC Ashcake Woman's Club.

Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The General Federation of Women's Clubs' (GFWC) Ashcake Woman’s Club has been holding the Ashland Harvest Run 5K/10K for the past 16 years as a fundraiser to help local charities. Due to the pandemic, the group has decid-

ed to cancel this year’s race, but has moved its fundraising efforts to a GoFundMe campaign to benefit the Arc of Hanover, We Are Unique, and the Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics organizations. To learn more about the club’s fundraising effort, go to https://charity.gofundme.com/o/ en/campaign/ashland-harvest-10k5k.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Wednesday through Friday, July 29-31 "Made for More" Children's Day Camp continues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Highland Baptist Church at 9200 New Ashcake Rd. in Mechanicsville. The camp, which started on Monday, July 27, is for children who have completed second grades through sixth grade. Campers will have fun and games, Bible studies and worship. Several fun tracks for campers to choose from. Participants will adhere to COVID-19 guidelines. Lunch and t-shirt will be provided, as well as protective face coverings and hand sanitizing stations. For more information, contact Eric Smith, children's minister, at 804-441-5810.

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 COVID19 situation. More details will be released by the committee as soon as they have been finalized.

Aug. 3, 4 and 5 History day camp for rising second to sixth graders will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at The Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. For more information, email ashlandmuseum@ comcast.net or leave a voicemail message at 804-368-7314. Visit ashlandmuseum.org and facebook page. www.facebook.

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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.

Ongoing Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

Sundays All Souls Episcopal Church celebrates Holy Eucharist Rite II at 9:15 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran 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 Healing and Recovery SS Class meets at 9 a.m. at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church at 7046 Cold Harbor Rd. in Mechanicsville. The class is for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com. 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.

Fax submissions to calendar to 804-334-8746, email to mkinser@mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 TimesDispatch Blvd., Mechanicsville VA 23116. Deadline is 3 p.m. Wednesday for the following week’s issue. Calendar announcements cannot be taken by phone. We reserve the right to edit all items submitted to The Local. 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. 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. 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 804496-6093 or sandrdunham@ yahoo.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, located at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at

Tuesdays A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m.

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

Cooperative Extension Office, 13015 Taylor Complex Lane, Ashland. z 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 804-7524310 during regular business hours between 9 a.m. to 5

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Lincoln did not send 75,000 Federal troops into Virginia on May 24, 1861, to free slaves. Rather, his objective was to restore the Union as soon as possible. Richard A. Marksbury, Ph.D. Rd. in Mechanicsville. For Lee-Davis 1969 more information, call 804New Orleans 366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Second Mondays 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 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 804781-0338.

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 804-7469073. p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event. *TDD number is 800-8281120.

Inequities still exist in sports We are one decade plus into the 21st century; however, the inequities in all sports events are still present. The enlightenment that has fueled the zeal to make a perfect world in every aspect of American society has yet to address fully the sports sphere. The gender gap has been closed, the race barrier has been removed, so all that is left is the offensive shame of losing.’ Children and adults crying, fighting, throwing things are the results of losing. Often even the officials are threatened. Now, you would ask what more could be done to address the issue of losing. The shame and mental anguish of the loser must be addressed! In youth sports everyone gets a trophy. From youth leagues to major leagues, the leveling must be done immediately. The perfect sports outcome should be that everybody is a winner. How, you ask? "The Solution" is to not keep score. Imagine that! Utopia is now achieved, and we all live happily ever after. Oscar Thomas Walker Mechanicsville

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Animal Control will be patrolling certain areas including parking lots looking for pets and other living things that may be in heat distress because of being left in vehicles. If your animal dies as a result of being left in a vehicle, you could be charged with cruelty to animals, which is a felony and if convicted could lead to jail time and/or a fine. Here are some additional tips for taking care of your pet in hot weather: z Don’t force your pet to exercise after a meal in hot, humid weather. Exercise it in the early morning or evening, and keep walks to a minimum. z Never leave your dog standing on hot asphalt. Its body can heat up quickly and sensitive paw pads can burn. z Do not take an animal to the beach unless you can provide a shaded spot and plenty of fresh water. Rinse it off after it has been in salt water. z Owners shall provide shade and a well-constructed doghouse that does not conduct heat for animals staying outside. Bring your dog inside during the hottest part of the day, and make sure it has plenty of cool water. Keep cats indoors. z Be extra sensitive to old and overweight animals in hot weather. Snub-nosed dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers, Lhasa Apso and Shih Tzu, as well as those with heart or lung diseases, should be kept in air-conditioned rooms as much as possible. For more information about Animal Control regulations in Hanover County, see https:// www.hanovercounty.gov/180/ Pet-Laws-Regulations. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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The Ashland Museum will exhibit a look back at 2020 and two of this year’s events – COVID-19 Pandemic and Black Lives Matter. We’re interested in your experiences coping with and getting through this pandemic. Please send us your photographs of activities social distancing, wearing a mask, drawings of pandemic life and other collectibles or artifacts. If you’re interested in talking about your experience, let us know. We’re also interested in your experience with the Black Lives Matter protests here – photographs, posters and ephemera. And, if you’re interested in talking about your experience, let us know. You can contact the museum by email at ashlandmuseum@ comcast.net or leave a voice message at 804-368-7314. Look for event updates on our website – ashlandmuseum.org and our facebook page.

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Manual control, once pests are discovered, can be effective by tearing off and destroying the leaf section that holds the eggs and by placing boards or shingles around the plants to draw adults and nymphs together in one place (they are social). When they congregate at night, it’s easier to collect and destroy them in the morning. Still another remedy, spraying with soapy water, Neem and horticultural oil, as well as insecticidal soap directly on the bugs, will kill the nymphs, who are readily recognizable by their

pale green color and black legs; this method works effectively only on nymphs and only during the initial stages of a pest outbreak. A word of advice: be cautious if using pyrethroid and neonicinoid sprays as they are toxic to bees. There are effective organic and conventional insecticides options which are not harmful to pollinators. Bees and other pollinators play such an important role in both commercial farming and home gardening that choosing cultural, manual, and biological controls over chemical applications is paramount to both environmental and food safety

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now and in the future. Squash bugs will most likely never be eradicated, but home gardeners can use a variety of control methods to prevent crop devastation, starting with removal of leaf and field litter, vigilant observation early in the season, and knowledge of insect life cycle. Unfortunately for us in Virginia, this pest can produce two to three generations per year. Squash bugs will most likely never be eradicated, but home gardeners can use a variety of control methods to prevent crop devastation, starting with removal of leaf and field lit6:30

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ter, vigilant observation early in the season, and knowledge of insect life cycle. Unfortunately for us in Virginia, this pest can produce two to three generations per year. As Hanover Master Gardeners, we’ll continue to offer science-based gardening information from our LandGrant Universities (Virginia Tech and Virginia State) when you need it. We can be reached at www.hanover.master.gardener@gmail.com or by phone at (804)-752-4310. Sources: Kuhar, Thomas, PhD. May 2020. Virginia Tech, https://bit.ly.vceagtoday. “Hot Topics in Commercial 9 PM

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Weather can’t stop fun for GRAL swimmers By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor ASHLAND – Weather may have scrambled the best-laid plans somewhat, but it could not keep Hanover County’s Greater Richmond Aquatic League teams from competing last week. Despite some delays – multiple delays in some cases – all the teams got back in the water for another week of swimming and fun, even if some of the fun was held much earlier in the day than normal. For example, Hanover Country Club’s attempts to swim were twice postponed. The Sharks got in the water at 9 a.m. Saturday. Pebble Creek’s Piranhas got to the pool Wednesday night as scheduled, but repeated weather delays forced them to swim at 7 a.m. Thursday. It might have made for some sleepyheads at poolside but did not diminish the fun. “We adapted, I would say,” said Hanover Country Club head coach Shelby Nash. “We had a lot of swimmers saying we couldn’t be there [Saturday], but some could be there. I think it definitely went well. The kids still raced. I think all the parents and volunteers were happy to get it done.” The Sharks were paired up against Ashland, which also had to make up a meet from the

VHSL postpones fall season By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Hilton Sanders (left), Finn Winegardner and Peyton Mills make a tight group in the 13-14 boys 50-yard freestyle in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League meet at Hanover Country Club Saturday in a virtual meet against crosstown rival Ashland.

previous week when the Carter Park Pool was closed because of a possible COVID-19 contact. The Barracudas, with a much deeper roster, finished with an abundance of points, 1,263 to

the Sharks’ 701, but there was no shortage of outstanding performances to go around. Hanover Country Club was led by an octet of quadruple winners: Samantha Cox, Jerrin,

Flinchbaugh, Mikaela Gilbert, Kaleb Kashinejad, Alana Robinson, Ryder Robinson, Charles Sanders and Miller Sweazey. The Sharks had seven triple winners: Caroline

Cox, Robbie Cunningham, J.J. Droppleman, Aiden Gilbert, Cameron Greene, Hilton Sanders and Finn Winegardner.

The executive committee of the Virginia High School League made official Monday morning what had been suspected for weeks, that there will be no public high school sports in Virginia this fall. The league voted 34-1 to play all sports between December and June, canceling the fall football season and altering the schedules of every sport. In the past two months, new cases of the coronavirus have climbed in the state, from 658 on June 13 to 1,127 on Friday. Despite the current plan to start this winter, VHSL executive director Billy Haun cautioned that high-risk sports such as football and basketball, can’t be played until Gov. Ralph Northam’s Phase Three restrictions are loosened. The current see VHSL, pg. 23

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Ashland was led by seven quad winners: Paul Datovech, Grace Gordon, Molly Hoben, Kayla Maxey, Andi and Emma Medei, and Thomas Senfield. The Barracudas had dozen triple winners as well: Kate Balut, Christine Datovech, Mark Dinger, Casey Dingman, Larson Flanagan, Clementine Fuller, Maxwell Griffin, Donovan Molino, Emmeline Roberts, Michael and Molly Sabo, and Samantha Senfield. Nash, who was a long-time GRAL swimmer and assistant coach, is in her first year at the helm of the Sharks. It turned out to be a strange year to take over. “It was definitely a rough start,” Nash said. “The whole board – five or six of us – we sat down and we were like, ‘OK, how can we make this work?’ Because we didn’t even have a plan to start with. We had an outline.” A lot of adjustments had to be made. “We used to do benches at the clerk of course. Now we have chairs. We went from usually having three timers. We actually went to one timer. Everyone has to wear a mask. I know some of the kids don’t quite understand why.” Still, she hasn’t had to juggle everything alone. “Everyone’s been very, very helpful,” Nash said. “Like the parents. They have been, like, ‘What can I do to help you with?’ I’ve always been assistant coach. I’ve never been a head coach, so this is all new to me, figuring out what to do – great first start. But, yeah, everyone here has been so helpful.” In other GRAL action, Ashland, in a makeup because of last week’s pool closure, was outpointed by a much bigger, in turn, Church Run team 1,622918. The Barracudas had a pair of quad winners in that matchup – Molly Hoben and Thomas

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Pebble Creek’s Jordan Debruhl swims in the 9-10 boys 100-meter freestyle in an early morning makeup meet at Pebble Creek Thursday. He won the JV division with a time of 1:33:88.

for an 835-830 win. The Eagles were led by eight quad winners: Brennan Agee, Kiersten Armstrong, Amanda Barnard, Ashlyn and Colby Bonanno, Bella Morrison, Addison Rhodes and Sadie Smith. The Federal Club had 10 triple winners: Ainsley Agee, William Barnard III, Delaney Brown, Charlotte Bruning, Anderson Byrd, Lindsey Hair, Conner Jorgensen, Alison Nickels, Leah Sculthorpe and Ford Sprouse. Burkood dominated Twin Hickory in a 1,896-1,008 performance. The Buccaneers were led by quad winners Bret Bednarczyk, William Conlan, Claire Ligday and Briggs Zyglocke; along with 11 triple winners: Faith Baird, Anna Cross, Dylan Croxton, Peter Czaja, Caroline and Charlotte Early, Grayson Fitch, Olivia Godard, Rebekah McLaughlin, Jacob Rose and Lennon Dave Lawrence/The Local Zyglocke. A young Shark looks pensive as she awaits her turn to swim n a GRAL meet at Hanover Country Club Saturday. The GRAL wraps up its seaSenfield – along with triple Roberts, Michael and Molly a trio of quadruple winners Cooper Early, Sydney Minton, son this week. Dave Lawrence can be – Mayson and Tyler Hill and Tessa Santelli and Jonah Volles. winners Kate Balut, Christine Sabo, and Samantha Senfield. The Federal Club’s Eagles reached at dlawrence@mechloRaintree edged Pebble Creek Kenzie Strohhacker – and five Datovech, Casey Dingman, Andi Medei, Emmeline 861.5-650.5. The Piranhas had triple winners: Jordan Debruhl, just nipped the Dominion Club cal.com.

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plan is contingent on the hope that more athletic activity is allowed this winter. “As long as we’re in Phase Three and we have the guidelines we have, we’re not going to be able to play the high-risk sports as they are,” Haun said. “Virginia will have to move out of Phase Three, or Phase Three guidelines will have to be revised to allow sports to begin.” Under the current restrictions, lower-risk and moderaterisk sports, including golf, cross country and baseball, can be played. There was discussion of going ahead with golf and cross country, but conducting in-person sports while many school district conduct instruction online would present a challenge. The VHSL’s plan calls for winter sports (basketball, gymnastics, indoor track, swimming and diving and wrestling) to begin Dec. 14, with the first competitions on Dec. 28. The season would wrap up Feb. 20. Fall sports (football, cheerleading, cross country, field hockey, golf and volleyball) would commence Feb. 15, play its first contest March 1 and cease May 1. Spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track and field) would start April 12, play its first contest April 26 and finalize its season on June 26. Dates could still change, and whether playoffs will be conducted is still to be determined. It seems clear that there won’t be state championships as usual, but the league has discussed playing a bowl-game format in which each team plays a onegame postseason. Each season would be about 60% the length of a full season. Offseason workouts, which have started in some school districts, would be allowed to continue. Football teams at Hopewell, Powhatan and

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There will be no football in the fall for Virginia High School League schools and no championships (at least) in the fall for Virginia Independent Schools teams.

VISAA opts out of holding fall championships Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com The VISAA, which conducts state championship events for private schools in Virginia, announced Friday it would not be sanctioning any events this fall.

Goochland have resumed conditioning. But the Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield and Hanover school districts haven’t allowed their teams to reconvene yet. “We understand how important being part of a team is, and we want to allow that to be possible,” Haun said. “While

Private schools operate with a higher degree of autonomy than their public counterparts — the decision does not impact whether local private schools will offer sports this fall. In a statement, the VISAA said the vote not to hold fall

championships was a unanimous one, and that a decision on winter sports would be made by early November. Three of the major conferences in Northern Virginia, the IAC, ISL and MAC, announced last week that they would be postponing fall sports, though

the IAC said it would continue to pursue “informal competition between member schools when feasible.” The three conferences endorsed a plan favored by the VHSL to condense all three athletics seasons into shorter windows and play all three

we may not be able to compete, we still want our teams to be able to see their teammates and see their coaches.” The committee also considered two other proposals. In the first, the fall season would begin as normal, but only cross country and golf would be allowed. In the second, the spring and

fall seasons wouldn’t be flip flopped, allowing baseball, softball, tennis and track and field to be played. Members of the executive committee liked its third model, because it would allow for every sport to be played. The Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association,

which loosely governs private schools in the state, said last week that it will not sponsor championships this fall. That doesn’t stop private schools from playing their own seasons without state-wide championships. Life Christian Academy, for example, said it will play its football season.

in the second semester of the school year. The VHSL is expected to formally ratify that plan on Monday. Richmond’s two largest conferences, the Prep League and LIS, had not made any decisions as of Friday.

Football players who will enroll in college early, such as Hopewell running back TreVeyon Henderson, who committed to Ohio State, are effectively denied their senior seasons. Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch. com.

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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 Services Visit fairmountchristian.org for details. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director

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 10:00am 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

INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Hanover Baptist Church (3 mi from Va Ctr Commons Mall). Practical Bible preaching & conservative, sacred music. Active teens & children’s master club. Family oriented & God-centered. Emphasize personal salvation through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord & Savior. 798-7190 www.hbcva.org LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH 4000 Creighton Rd., 1.8 mi. west of I295. "The Church With Your Family At Heart" Sunday School 9:45; Worship 11:00 Evening Service 6:00; Wednesday Evening AWANA (KJV) 7pm, Prayer Service 7:30 Find out more on our web: lbcrichmond.com Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.com

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

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PRESBYTERIAN Fairfield Presbyterian Church 6930 Cold Harbor Rd, 23111. www.fairfieldpcusa.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Meadowbridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7400 Antique Lane Mech., Saturday Services: Sabbath School, 11 am. Worship Service, 12 pm. Wednesday evening Prayer Meeting, 6:30pm. Church phone: 746-2788 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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST

SOUTHERN BAPTIST 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 Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. 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

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

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

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 Amy Johnson 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

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

Weekly Online Worship Sundays at 9:45 a.m. shadygroveumc.org/worship online Rev. Jay Kelchner, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

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

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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Affordable Home Repairs Carpentry, Roofing, Siding, Replacement Windows, Gutters & Decks. Lic/Ins. BBB A+ Rating! Jim Martin, 347-3812

CHIMNEY CLEANING Hanover Chimney Sweeps Serving area since 1981. Ins. Chimney & Gutter Cleaning. 746-1056

CONCRETE & BRICK Bernard’s Concrete Services Concrete, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Brick, Sidewalks. Install & repair. Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. References. Please call 804-874-9184

DRIVEWAYS Charles Halliday Driveways & Maintenance Asphalt, Sealcoating & Repairs, Gravel, Stone & Grading. Please call 804-258-3889 RVA PAVING Commercial and Residential Asphalt Paving. Seal Coating, Repair, Crack Filling, and Restriping. Lic & Inc. Call 804-840-9993, for Free Estimates. -SEASON SPECIALLoad of Driveway Stone, delivered & tailgate spread, $275. Screened Top Soil $275/ per load. Also available driveway grading & bushogging. Call 804-400-9957

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FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

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Announcements YARD & ESTATE SALES Yard Sale - Sat. August 1st, 8am1pm, Harver Way, 23111. Follow signs! Tools, Kiln, Molds, Household Items & a lot of great stuff.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if your relationship has been complicated by finances and power struggles, that will start to settle in the days to come. You will find a middle ground.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Surround yourself with your favorite things and people, Libra. This will make daily life that much better and help you put a positive spin on anything.

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LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Your significant other can be the catalyst for change, Leo. He or she may help you propel your career and potentially open up doors you never considered.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 You may be a little moody and things may not be going according to plan right now, Scorpio. But all it takes is a minor adjustment to change all of that immediately.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, keep a level head through a demanding time. You’re being pulled in many directions, but you’ve always been cool under pressure and now is no different.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 No one can make healthy decisions for you, Gemini. It is up to you to make some changes. Recommit to healthy eating and exercise this week.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may need to get some things of your chest soon. But donÕt fret. YouÕll be able to get your emotions out and start over with a fresh and calm perspective.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, with all the pressure you have been under lately, it can be easy to buckle. However, you have energy reserves in droves and can muscle your way through.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Dreams fill your mind, Pisces. But you have to operate in the real world. See if you can merge your goals with your dreams this week.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 What seems like innocent fun can quickly escalate, Aries. Be sure to rein in the excitement. If you canÕt do so on your own, ask a buddy to assist you.

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