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Return to Learn plan addressed in town hall

Voter registrar, staff ready for Nov. 3 election Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

a reason to vote absentee. Starting on Sept. 18, you can cast your ballot in person by visiting our office. We will be open for in-person voting from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 and 31. Oct. 31 is the last day to vote early.

HANOVER – Hanover County Director of Elections/ General Registrar Teresa F. “Teri” Smithson and her staff are prepared to help all eligible registered voters maintain the ability to cast a ballot in the Nov. 3 General Election. In their comVote by Mail mitment to serving You can visit the voters, she said, v o t e.elections. “For your safety virginia.gov/ and to minimize VoterInformation risk of exposure to to apply online or COVID-19, you request an appliare encouraged to cation by calling/ request a ballot and emailing or visit vote by mail.” us. We will begin Smithson proSMITHSON to mail the ballots vided information starting on Sept. 18. for various aspects Friday, Oct. 23, by 5 p.m. is of the voting process.They are: the deadline to request a vote by mail ballot to be mailed to Voter Registration Deadline to register to vote, you. Monday, Nov, 2, at 2 p.m. is or update an existing registrathe cut-off for voting an emertion is Tuesday, Oct. 13. You gency-only ballot in the Voter may go online to vote.virginia. Registration and Elections gov and click Registration; request an application by call- Office. The Hanover County ing/emailing our office or visit Voter Registration and us in the office. Elections Office is located in the Wickham Building, Room

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CJ Isbell and Keenbell Farm have been named 2020 Virginia Farmer of the Year. Shown are, from left, Rachel Henley, VCE-Powhatan County; Laura Maxey-Nay, VCE-Hanover County; Jessica Isbell, Landon Isbell, Faith Isbell and CJ Isbell.

Virginia Farmer of Year: hard work, family tradition pay off Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

harles Edwin (“CJ”) Isbell Jr. is carrying on a 70-year family tradition at Keenbell Farm in western Hanover County. His grandparents, Joe and Kathleen Isbell, purchased the original 175 acres in 1951. Today, at 340 owned and leased acres, the farm specializes in grass-fed beef, pastureraised pork, free range poultry, turkeys, eggs, and specialty non-GMO grains. “All that was on the property back in the early ’50s was a two-story wooden house with daylight showing through the boards and an old corn crib,” Isbell said. “Without the steadfast support, hard work and determination of my father and wife, the realization of our farm’s vison would not be

possible,” he said. Starting out with laying hens, Keenbell Farm expanded into a feeder pig and cattle operation and eventually branched out into production of hay, corn, wheat, barley and soybeans. Isbell’s grandfather retired in the 1990s after selling most of his operation. But his grandson continued to study and explore agricultural methods to bolster his dream of creating a viable and sustainable family farm. Following a business plan he developed with his father Eddie -- and equipped with just one heifer and $250 in savings -- he and his dad began renovations on a couple of acres in 2006. As Isbell said, “Financially speaking, my dad hadn’t been able to have a farming career but worked full-time in the construction see FARMER, pg. 4

ASHLAND -- A plan passed earlier this month by the Hanover County School Board that returns the majority of students to the classroom this fall is receiving a myriad of reactions from parents and teachers. A procession of more than 80 cars recently paraded past the Hanover County Public Schools Central Office, honking horns and displaying signs that expressed their opposition to the proposed in-classroom opening. Days later, two county professional education groups urged officials to consider a fully virtual opening for the first nine weeks of school, and a number of citizens questioned details of the plan at a town hall meeting held last week. On the day of the virtual town hall, about 70 parents and students arrived at the Central Office in Ashland to show support for the plan that allows parents the choice of sending their kids back to school in faceto-face instruction or opting for virtual instruction at home. Parents of Hanover County Public Schools students were facing tough choices as officials see RETURN, pg. 3

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MRMC and St. Mary’s among state’s best hosiptals Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center and Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital have been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2020-2021 by U.S. News & World Report. Memorial Regional Medical Center ranked second in the Richmond Metro Area and 14th in Virginia overall. St. Mary’s Hospital ranked third in the Richmond Metro Area and 17th in Virginia overall. The annual Best Hospitals rankings and ratings, now in their 31st year, are designed YOUSUF to assist patients and their doctors in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or for common elective procedures. “Bon Secours is honored that Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital have received the second and third place rankings in the Richmond area by U.S. News & World Report in its “Best Hospitals” listings, respectively,” Faraaz Yousuf, president, Bon Secours Richmond, said. “This recognition speaks to the quality, compassionate care that our providers, nurses and clinical staff provide to our patients each and every day.” For the 2020-2021 rankings and ratings,

U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 medical centers nationwide in 16 specialties, 10 procedures and conditions. Less than a third of all hospitals received any high-performing rating, and only 37 earned this rating in all 10 Procedures & Conditions. In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized best regional hospitals based on high performing rankings across multiple areas of care. In addition, Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital both earned high performing ratings for common adult procedures and conditions in recognition of care that was significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes. Memorial Regional received high performing ratings for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, hip replacement and knee replacement procedures. St. Mary’s Hospital received high performing ratings for heart failure hip replacement and knee replacement procedures. The U.S. News Best Hospitals methodologies in most areas of care are based largely on objective measures such as risk-adjusted survival and discharge-to-home rates, volume, and quality of nursing, among other carerelated indicators. For more information about the 2020-2021 rankings and ratings, visit Best Hospitals. To learn more about the health care services offered at Memorial Regional Medical Center and St. Mary’s Hospital, www.bonsecours.com.

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HCSB clarifies school names transition ASHLAND – Under the directive of the Hanover County School Board, school division staff will be temporarily reinstalling the primary signage at Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School for a brief period of time while school division administration works through the transition process for renaming the schools.

The names and changing of the names at each school have been an extremely sensitive issue to many Hanoverians. The school board recognizes that those who find the names offensive would like them removed immediately and those who are not offended by the names would have liked them to remain longer. Just as there is an ongoing process for

determining the new names of these schools, the School Board is asking staff to present a formalized process for the removal of the current names that includes signage and various articles located throughout the schools and campuses. In response to the school board’s action taken during the July 14 meeting, staff will pressee NAMES, pg. 3

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

June 11

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 8100 block of Woodbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road/Cypresstree Lane, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 11600 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Convicted felon (non-violent) was reported to be in possession of a firearm in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7300 block of Aquarius Drive, Mechanicsville. Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road,

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convened a virtual town hall meeting with only three days remaining before those decisions were due. More than 3,400 attended logged on to the web-based meeting as school officials fielded a number of questions regarding a return to learn plan approved by the county’s school board earlier in July. While parents may choose face-to-face instruction or virtual learning for students during the upcoming year, parents who responded to a survey in early July preferred in-class instruction for their students

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ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10300 block of Colonial Estates Circle/Washington Highway, Glen Allen.

block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

June 12

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowview Lane, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Byway/Mechanicsville Turnpike eastbound to Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 7400 block of Quiet Caper Court, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10200 block of Lewistown Road/ Carters Heights Road, Ashland.

Concealment, price altering merchandise, $500, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 16200 block of International Street, Doswell. Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7000

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by a 75 to 25 percent margin. That equates to about 4,000 students opting for virtual instruction. Assistant superintendent for Human Resources Mandy Baker said only 5% of teachers surveyed chose the online option, but about half said they would be willing to teach virtually. Unlike the quickly implemented plans utilized this spring, online classes in the fall would closely align with face-to-face instruction; attendance would be monitored and grades issued. Superintendent Michael Gill conceded there are many unanswered questions, and the

return to learn is subject to change as conditions change. For example, if Governor Northam declares a return to Phase II restrictions, virtual instruction would again be the only option for most students. “There is no perfect plan at the perfect time that is perfect for all families,” Gill said. “Two weeks ago tonight, we had the opportunity to present the Return to Learn to the school board for their consideration. One of the things that we acknowledged and re-emphasized time and again is that the plan could and probably would change, maybe multiple times, before the start of the school year or during the school year.”

“We understand this can change daily, weekly or even hourly,” he added. The superintendent said an element of flexibility is built in the current plan, allowing officials to alter instruction if necessary. “As a result, we have to be agile, to be able to pivot at a moment’s notice and we are prepared to do that,” Gill said. Assistant superintendent for Business and Operations Terry Stone said the delivery of Chromebooks could be delayed due to increased demand and parts shortages. Officials initially ordered Chromebooks for middle

the Aug. 11 meeting to address the various aspects of the school name removal activities and the process for updating facilities to

reflect the change in names. The committees assigned to bring a new name recommendation to the school board for

each school are currently being formed. The school board plans to vote on the new names for both schools at the October meeting.

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business. I was also doing my full-time job as a firefighter. But, with his invaluable help at night and on the week Possession of marijuana, ends, we slowly and carefully first offense, was reported in the 3100 block of converted land that had been Mechanicsville Turnpike/ leased for conventional grain River Road, Mechanicsville. farming and put it back into pasture for our natural meat DWI: first offense was reported in the 15400 block operation. We formed an offiof Ashland Road, Glen Allen. cial partnership in 2008 with the idea of placing quality DWI: first offense was above quantity and integrity reported in the 13100 block of Farrington Road/Palmers above profit.” Way, Glen Allen. He added, “We also began growing specialty non-GMO June 13 grains — in particular, food grade heritage or heirloom Driver did not report an accident with damages, varieties — grains that are $250, in the 10200 now are grown, harvested, block of Tarleton Drive, cleaned, tested, and packMechanicsville. aged on the farm. The timing Obtaining money or was also right in terms of the signature by false pretenses growing ‘farm to table’ and was reported in the 7200 ‘buy local’ movements.” block of Mechanicsville Today Keenbell Farm acreTurnpike, Mechanicsville. age is utilized for livestock Simple assault was reported and specialty grains. “All our in the 19400 block of products are sold as close to Landora Bridge Road, the end consumer as posRuther Glen. sible, which allows maximum Concealment, price altering retention of each enterprise’s merchandise, $500, was value,” Isbell said. “Our livereported in the 7400 stock species are marketed block of Bell Creek Road, as finished animal proteins, Mechanicsville. cut and packaged, and sold Possession of marijuana, at our on-site retail store, at first offense, was reported local farmers’ markets, and at in the 8100 block of several area grocery stores in Mechanicsville Byway/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. Central Virginia. We’ve also was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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invested time and resources in a website and use various social media outlets.” In all aspects of his farming enterprise CJ Isbell has had the support of his wife, Jessica, for the last 14 years. They met when both were working at an IHOP during high school. Isbell noted, “Jessica has made so many sacrifices throughout our marriage, dedicating her time, talents, and energy to raising our two children, Faith, 13, and Landon, 10, managing our farm store, and performing a hundred other daily farmrelated tasks. She is the cornerstone of our family foundation and an integral part of Keenbell Farm’s success.” Jessica has been a member of Virginia Farm Bureau Young Farmers program since 2009. On the county level, Isbell is a member and former board member of the Hanover County Farm Bureau and does volunteer work with County 4-H groups. He has worked extensively with Hanover Caroline Soil & Water Conservation District in its outreach and field day events as host and speaker. On the state level, Isbell is an alumnus of the inaugural class of VALOR (Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results), an adult educational, leadership and professional and public speaking development program. VALOR allowed him to spend two weeks in Argentina in 2014 studying farming and ranching methods in a country with topography as diverse as pampas, glaciers and rain forests. He is a founding member of the Common Grain Alliance and a member of the Virginia Association of Biological Farming (VABF). He also won the 2019 Hanover County “Legacy Farm Award.” On the national level, Isbell has been a member of the Virginia Farm Bureau Young Farmers program for 11 years. In the area of stewardship,

Isbell said, “Protection of the environment is the core value of our farm and one of the keys factors we use when evaluating management decisions. Being in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, we decided to install exclusion fencing — at twice the minimum buffer from water — to keep livestock out of the farm’s lake and streams and to stimulate wildlife refuge areas.” Keenbell Farm practices intense rotational management of all livestock raised. Most are moved daily, but at a minimum of every three days, allowing for natural distribution of manure and preventing the buildup and potential runoff of nutrients. They also installed over 12,000 feet of underground water lines and 40,000 feet of fence line. Isbell has worked extensively with NRCS, the local Soil and Water Conservation district and Virginia Cooperative Extension. Isbell added, “We use precision agriculture with grid sampling and variable rate fertility application as well as planting multi-species cover crops to sustain a living cover and as a key component in our crop production cycle that has nearly eliminated the need for routine chemical applications. Through these measures we’ve been able to practically double soil organic matter, reducing erosion and increasing water/ nutrient holding capacities and reducing runoff potential.” As with any farming enterprise, challenges have inevitably arisen. Isbell recalled, “Starting out, the biggest challenge was learning retail sales and navigating direct sales’ legal requirements. Through trial and error and detailed record keeping, we’ve developed a digital recording system that tracks items both in inventory and as part of a historical data bank. This helps us figure out how to diversify our crops, livestock and products to compete and thrive in today’s market.”

Another challenge came in the form of a lack of seed cleaners and available grain processing in the region. The solution was a decision to build their own capacity for cleaning, and, after the initial equipment installation, the investment paid for itself within the first year and propelled significant expansion as the demand for local grains increased. Having accomplished so much in such a short time, Isbell’s future goals remain growth and family-oriented. On the livestock side he’d like to increase and refine their hog breeding, increase overall species supply to meet increasing demand, obtain final approval for finer processing of red meats on-site, and establish online shopping and direct-to-consumer shipping by the end of 2020. On the grain side, Isbell said, “We’d like to refine the rotation and management of our no-till grain operation with minimum-to-no spray, increase cleaning capacity with additional equipment, install our new packing machine for small quantity sales, and explore the possibility of an on-farm distillery.” He added, “Jessica and I will be encouraging and helping our children to become more involved over time in the management and operation of the farm.” In the few moments when farm duties relax their relentless pace, CJ and his family enjoy short trips throughout his beautiful home state and getaways to Nags Head where they like to boat and fish. CJ said, “If or when I ever retire, I’d like to take a trawler through The Loop — the Intercoastal Waterway — all the way from the Great Lakes, down the East Coast, and back up the Mississippi River to its origins.” With such an intensely hands-on operation, Isbell said he can see the fruits of his entire family’s labors each and every day. “I feel so for-

tunate to be able to carry on this important agricultural tradition,” he added. “To farm in an ecologically responsible and sustainable manner that produces healthy products is its own reward in many ways. But we also receive so much positive feedback from our customers about how eating healthy food that exceeds organic standards has made a positive difference in their lives. That response keeps us accountable and motivated and makes everything worthwhile.” Isbell was nominated Virginia Farmer of the Year for 2020 by Laura MaxeyNay, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Hanover County, and Rachel Henley, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Powhatan County. Maxey-Nay and Henley said, “C.J. Isbell is the quintessential hard-working, humble, stewardship-focused farmer whose curiosity drives him to research, learn, and discover ways to improve the land, animals, and community around him. He uses field days, farm tours, 4-H youth projects, and industry conferences to encourage conservation practice among other producers.” Maxey-Nay and Henley added, “CJ generously shares his hard-earned knowledge about pasture management, livestock nutrition requirements, organic feed grade grain, poultry slaughter, equipment use, local meat supply, and soil health. His ability to adapt and innovate will ensure Keenbell Farm’s growth and success for many years to come.” A distinguished panel of judges will visit the Isbell family, along with the farms of the other nine state finalists, the week of Aug. 10-14. The judges include John McKissick, long-time University of Georgia agricultural economist at Athens, Georgia; David Wildy, Manila, Arkansas, the overall winner of the award in 2016; and Cary Lightsey, Lake Wales, Florida, the overall winner of the award in 2009.

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Lee’s treatment of slaves said to be cruel

Supervisors accused of being bullies

It is quite disturbing to see so many uninformed or twisted history buffs in our community -- especially when people claim that Robert E. Lee was not a slave owner and found slavery to be repugnant! Not only was Lee a slave owner but a cruel one at that. There was almost a slave revolt at the Arlington Plantation due to him. Lee had many writings and later interpretations of some of them were wrong. People are confusing history with sentiment. Lee’s reinterpretation of a will, when he inherited slaves, meant that he kept them enslaved instead of freeing them as stated in the will. He felt painful discipline was necessary for their well-being! That slavery was bad for white people, good for black people, and they must wait for divine intervention. Their own opinions that they might not want to be slaves didn’t enter his mind. By 1860, he had broken up every slave family but one on the estate. Many had been together for decades and Lee’s slaves regarded him as the worst man they had ever seen! Michael Key Doswell

Retaliation seems to be the name of the game these days. We see Donald Trump send Michael Cohen back to jail when he fears Cohen will release a book about him. His fixer decided to think for himself and Trump can’t take it. That decision was overturned in court and Cohen is now a free man again. We saw something similar if you watched the hilariously comic -- yet sad at the same time -- Hanover Board of Supervisors meeting held on July 22. In a tribute to the past, we heard the daughter of Jack Ward say something similar to this isn’t her father’s Hanover, and in those exact words so did Canova Peterson. Would we want this to be the Hanover of their fathers? Both men would be in their late 80s, 90s or older and that would represent a segregated Hanover. Mr. Peterson spoke of bullies, that our school board was bullied into their decision. The bullies appeared to be this board of supervisors as they threatened school board members and Dr. Michael Gill [superintendent of

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Hanover County Public Schools] with rethinking their decisions. After a glowing review for Dr. Gill just a month previously, all of a sudden he has fallen out of their good graces simply by removing the names of the schools more quickly than they thought he should. Some people even called for his resignation. That, sir, is bullying! If people don’t think as you do, your solution is to get rid of them. Throughout the meeting you could hear, you didn’t vote as I told you to vote and therefore you were wrong. Why do we need a school board if they are just told what to do by the board of supervisors? Once again, people outside of Hanover reviewed the recorded meeting and wondered what century that meeting took place. This, sir, is where the lack of leadership exists. Leadership is inclusive of dissenting opinion so that we can come to great decisions. It is not the parroting of one to another. I wish to thank the four members of the school board for getting into “good trouble” as the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis would say. I am grateful to Mr. Bob Hundley, Mrs. Ola Hawkins, Mr. Sterling Daniel and Mrs. Kelly Evko for doing the right thing for all students and the future economic growth of this county. Perhaps people won’t mind send-

ing their students to these two schools now and we can turn around our declining school enrollment. It was clear when the board of supervisors spoke whose schools they thought the two schools belonged to. It was clear when they stated “our county” whose county they feel Hanover belongs to. The rest of us pay taxes like you do and we should be represented as well. They are our schools and our county as well. My family has been in this county as long as most of yours have been and my service and the service of other members of our family to our schools is comparable to any of yours. I actually heard someone almost in tears about their child’s ring matching their diploma when black kids for years have not purchased rings because of the shame they feel. It was OK to force them to not have a class ring because no black person wants to wear a Confederate ring, but now you are so concerned about a matching ring and diploma. Where is the compassion for others? How many of you still have your high school rings? So, apparently the retaliation begins. The fixers are no longer following orders. The first will be Mrs. Evko, who has so disappointed Mrs. Sue Dibble that her single sin of agreeing to change the names of schools to repre-

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sent all students may bring down the ax on her tenure on the school board. Mr. Daniels has a bit more time before he is shown the door, simply for having compassion for others. Check in June 2021! This Hanover County Board of Supervisors even tried the “okey dokey,” the wink and nod. Why can’t you just wait until we build new schools? Sorry, we know you have no intentions of building new schools anytime soon. Where is the proof that this is a realistic goal of yours? There is none. No land, no proposal for land, nothing! This is the 21st century, it is not your father’s Hanover any longer, we have grown into a community of people who want peace, racial justice and equity for all. This is what you should represent! Pat Hunter-Jordan Mechanicsville

Reader asks about minority representation As I read through the headline article, “County supervisors react to removal of school names”, I thought to myself: Who is representing the minority of students that are impacted negatively every day by these names/ mascots/symbols? After all, they are called the minority for a reason. The 2018 vote on the topic showed that 24% of people surveyed thought the names should be changed then, perhaps that represents the minority most affected. If the topic was bullying, we would listen to the minority that are bullied, not the majority who are bullies or stand by and allow it to happen. I wasn’t surprised to see an elderly white male pictured on the cover, and the comments from Canova Peterson. see LETTERS, pg. 7

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(I am an older white male, to be transparent). He wants to delay the name change until the schools are moved, or some other non-specific future date. That is near the same as voting no on the change. And to the person calling for the resignation of Sterling Daniel and Kelly Evko, I ask why we would remove the two newest members of the Hanover County School Board who have voted their conscience? We need board members who look at the current times, and vote how they see it, not some sense of loyalty to who appointed them, disregarding the latest information on the topic up for a vote. Diversity of thought is critical to growth. I agree with and support the vote of the Hanover County School Board. And I stand for the minority that has been disregarded on this topic for years. I also understand the point of Wendy Yeoman, who is concerned that current students, especially seniors, will feel like they don’t have an identity for their school. However, I will sit my 16-year-old son down and explain the issues that have led to this change, and I believe that he will be proud that our county made this decision once he understands the impact to others. Don Tuttle Mechanicsville

Resident didn’t know about life in Klanover I live in Atlee. Like many families, we moved to Hanover within the last 10 years for the schools. I remember announcing to some friends where I was moving and having them look at me in disbelief. One of them asked, “Why are you

moving to Klanover?” At the time, I thought the characterization was unfair. I didn’t realize what I was getting into. From flaggers at the Christmas parade to Ku Klux Klan recruiting unchecked on public property to Confederate school names, Hanover is viewed as backward and completely out of touch on racial justice issues. Thankfully, there are positive signs of change. I want to publicly applaud school board members Sterling Daniel, Kelly Evko, Ola Hawkins, and Robert Hundley Jr. for voting to change the Confederate school names. I appreciate their courage to go against the vocal residents that can’t seem to get far enough beyond their own point of view to realize that those names hurt all of us. I fully support these school board members and I urge everyone of racial conscious to get behind and support these school board members as well. Heather Greenwell Mechanicsville

SJMS, L-DHS alumna not proud of names I've taken The Mechanicsville Local all over the U.S. and abroad growing up, and I still have clippings from any time I had the honor of being in the paper. I grew up in Mechanicsville and went to (soon to be former) Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School. I'm proud of my hometown and the education I received here, but I'm not proud of the names of these schools. There are so many parts of Southern culture and heritage to memorialize and honor that pre-date and long out-last the shortlived Confederacy and these three men who waged a war against Americans to defend the practice of enslaving oth-

ers. Renaming the schools will not change that history, but keeping them the same is like insisting that we live in that history. We can learn about these men in textbooks so they don't need to be standing over us at our public schools. It's 2020 and I appreciate the members of the school board who voted in favor of changing the names and allowing us to create a legacy that more fully represents the residents of this community. Alexa Oswald Mechanicsville

‘... no longer my father’s Hanover’ Following the Hanover County School Board's decision to change the Confederate names of two schools, there was an outcry at the Hanover County Board of Supervisors meeting to change the school board's decision. Mrs. Angela Ward, the adult daughter of former county Supervisor Jack Ward (supervisor from 1991 to 2007), decried the school board's decision and said, "This is no longer my father's Hanover." Bingo! So true! It's not your father's Hanover. Hanover is a county that is trying to prepare students for the future, trying to prepare graduates to take their place in colleges with diverse student populations. It is a county that is hoping to groom students for jobs in major corporations that are pledged to support a diverse workforce. Are top-flight colleges and international corporations going to wonder if a graduate of a high school called LeeDavis is prepared to fit into a diverse workforce or a diverse student population? see LETTERS, pg. 8

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As a child in the late 1950s when two new consolidated county high schools were being planned for either end of Hanover County, I heard my parents discuss the countywide controversy at the time ... whether two new fancy highs schools were even needed and what they would be called. The controversy had nothing to do with the name LeeDavis. The schools were still

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and sung in the same choir for decades. I know if any of our county schools were named after an anti-Catholic activist, you would be the first to speak out because of your concern for your children attending a school that made them feel less worthy than their peers. In the fog of the name change war, don't forget the simplest of all ethics adages: Do onto others as you would have them do unto you. Toni Radler Ashland

Thank you for changing school names Thank you to our Hanover County School Board members who stood up and represented all of the students of Hanover County by voting for the school name changes. Christine Eubanks Mechanicsville

DEQ should deny permit after hearing The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) held a virtual public hearing the evening of July 20 for the Wegmans’ draft Virginia Water Protection (VWP) permit. For solid reasons, the permit should be denied. If the format alone were not sufficiently exasperating, the stubborn adherence of Wegmans to its faulty wetlands data pushed citizens’ ire to the stratosphere. Speakers advocated for environmental and racial justice for the Brown Grove community; residents spoke to existing stormwater flooding in heavy rains; and wetlands and soils professionals pointed to errors in the wetlands determination that resulted in under calculation of the wet-

lands acreage. All solid points credibly made. Residents have asked for an independent wetlands determination to be performed. Will it happen? For the sake of an honest process, it should. Removing vegetation, moving soil around and installing stormwater detention structures contribute to environmental degradation. Wetlands are ecosystems that support wildlife, water quality improvement and flood control, among other benefits. The State Water Control Board and DEQ should not be pestered and bullied with a flawed argument by Wegmans. A decision based on solid data must be made for the good of the public and the environment. Pattie Bland Beaverdam District

Democracy still alive and well in nation As we’ve seen these past few weeks, democracy is still alive and well in our country. From the national level, with the issues of returning to school and COVID-19, to the local level, with the name changes of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School, people are making their voices heard. Lucky for us, as citizens of the U.S., we have this privilege to advocate for causes that we believe in and make changes in our communities. However, on a global scale, not everyone is afforded the same opportunities. Globally, 132,000,000 adolescent girls are not enrolled in school and women in general are largely underrepresented in the politics of their communities. The ability to be represented in politics and make changes in your community is a chance that everyone should be afforded, regardless of the country you

live in. The Girls’ Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act (LEAD act) is an opportunity for the United States to address these issues. It will implement and follow measures to increase adolescent girls’ participation in democracy, human rights, and governance on a global scale. It is crucial that we advocate for those in developing nations to be afforded the same chances of political engagement that we are. Calling and emailing Congress in support of this bill will alert attention to this large issue. Additionally, supporting the Borgen Project [which fights global poverty] as a whole will help alleviate these barriers to development and aid them in making poverty a focus of U.S. foreign policy. Caroline Drumheller Mechanicsville

School board asked to allow NAACP to fight (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to the Hanover County School Board. We received the email on July 17.) Ladies and Gentlemen of the board: On Tuesday, June 23, you will meet to deliberate an issue that the world will, literally, be watching: whether or not to change the names and the athletic mascots of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. I emphatically implore each of you, as you make your decision, to consider the lesson your actions will teach the world. In recent weeks, a domestic/international terrorist movement, led by Black Lives Matter through the implants of Antifa activists, has wrought see LETTERS, pg. 9

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havoc and destruction across the Commonwealth and the world. In the wake of the May 25 death of George Floyd, a man whose autopsy toxicology report found was high on fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as being COVID-19 positive, these “protests” are claimed to be for the end goal of racial equality and social justice. This violent movement has exhibited blatant disregard for law and order. In many communities around our country, their efforts have been supported, and even encouraged, by state and local elected officials. A prime example of this is evidenced by the felonious destruction of city property, the city’s war memorial to American Confederate dead, by mob force in Portsmouth on June 10. In addition, this riot resulted in the severe injury of a protester. This riot was incited by State Senator Louise Lucas, who, prior to this violent scene, very flippantly told police that they were to stand down. Participants in the riot included many members of the Portsmouth Public Defender’s office. These actions are in direct violation of Virginia Code 15.2-1812 protecting all war memorials in the Commonwealth and is a felony. Almost as disturbing as the riot is the viral BLM video in which a young female filming the riot is saying, “Senator Louise Lucas is on the scene … democracy at work!” Exactly how is this democracy? The lesson Senator Lucas is teaching the youth of her community is that if you cannot attain your goals peacefully and legally, just take to the streets and destroy public property; mob force and violence are appropriate to influ-

ence the rest of society through fear and intimidation to meet the end. This board has previously addressed the issue of the name change. An online poll was conducted, finding approximately 70% of the residents of Hanover wanted both the names of the schools in question, and the names of their mascots to remain the same. The board voted accordingly. Earlier this year, the Hanover NAACP filed a Federal lawsuit in an attempt to reverse the will of the majority of the residents. The judge dismissed the complaint; as you are aware, the NAACP has appealed this decision. It is very appropriate, as this is a school board matter, that the underlying issue here is lack of education. The virtues of Lee, Jackson and Davis can easily be researched online and the participants of this movement refuse to do so. All three of these men served heroically and honorably in the U.S. military prior to the outbreak of the War of Northern Aggression, and were each devout Christian Gentlemen. The military prowess of Lee and Jackson are still studied to this day. After active service in the U.S. Army, Jackson was a mathematics professor and Military Cadre at VMI prior to the war. After Virginia succeeded from the Union, Lee was approached and offered command of Union forces. His words were not, “I cannot accept; I have to fight to uphold slavery.” To paraphrase what he, in fact said: “I cannot turn my sword against Virginia”. Upon his surrender at Appomattox, Lee issued issued General Order No. 9, in which he praised his men for their devotion and honor and advised them to return home to be as good of men as they had been soldiers. After the war, Lee himself served as an educa-

tor in the capacity of president of Washington College (now Washington and Lee University). Of Lee and Jackson, Booker T. Washington, a former slave was quoted in 1910 (during the “Jim Crow era”): The first white people in America, certainly the first in the South to exhibit their interest in the reaching of the Negro and saving his soul through the medium of the Sunday school were Robert E. Lee and “Stonewall Jackson.” ... Where Robert E. Lee and “Stonewall” Jackson have led in the redemption of the Negro through the Sunday school, the rest of us can afford to follow. As for Davis, in addition to his service to the U.S. military, he served in the U.S. Congress, representing his home state of Mississippi. He served as U.S. Secretary of War under President Franklin Pierce. He feverously worked in the U.S. Senate immediately prior to the outbreak of the war to prevent it from happening. When war became inevitable, Davis had accepted command of the Mississippi Army. He was at home when he was sought out to become the president of the newly-formed Confederate States of America. Davis reluctantly accepted this offer; he did not want it. For his treatment of Chief Black Hawk and his tribe upon their capture during the Black Hawk Indian Wars, the then 20 year-old, newly commissioned U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Davis was praised by the chief himself: We started for Jefferson Barracks in a steam boat, under charge of a young war chief (Lt. Jefferson Davis), who treated us with much kindness. He is a good and brave young chief, with whose conduct I was much pleased. In short, be careful who believe to be a hero. Lincoln, “The Great Emancipator”, issued the Gettysburg Address

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CARTER, Donald Gibson, 80, of Mechanicsville, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Covenant Woods. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 and a half years, Janet

Ewell Carter, who succumbed to cancer in 2012; and by parents, Walter and Mary Duling Carter. Don is survived by son, Scott (Jessica) Carter and grandchildren, Brett Ashley and Jack, of Chicago, Ill.; and by daughter, Julie (Sam) Carter and grandson, Jordan, of Mechanicsville, Va. He is also survived by the best brother anyone could ever have, David (Bessie) Carter and their children and grandchildren. He was also blessed with the love and support in his sunset years of Grayce Taylor and her extended family. Don was born on March 20, 1940, the oldest son of Walter and Mary Duling Carter. He graduated from Washington Henry in 1957. He owned Carter Tire Service and was a land developer and builder. Don loved a Ford tractor and was known for being the “tractor man” on 301. Beginning in 1988, Don started organizing construction mission trips, eventually making over 35 trips to help improve the lives of others in places both overseas and across the United States, such as Venezuela, Costa Rica, Prague, Columbia, Toronto, Alaska, St. Louis, Mo., New Orleans, La., Franklin, Va., Smith Island, Md., Harrisburg, Pa. and Bluefield, Va. Over 250 people attended these trips and he would thank each one today for all their support. He was a great organizer and could “make things happen.” Don was an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and the Disaster Committee of Dover Baptist Association, and

was also a United States Army veteran. He loved the Lord, his family, friends and helping others. The family would like to thank the staff at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville for all of their love and compassion. Services were held at Bennett Funeral Home in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Visitation was from 10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2020. The service began at 12 p.m. Burial followed at Signal Hill Memorial Park. To uphold safety guidelines, all guests are asked to wear a mask and respect social distancing requirements. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 11342 Hillcrest Road, Hanover, Va. 23069.

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HILLIARD, James “Stuart,” age 52, passed away March 28, 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Leigh Hilliard; and two granddaughters, Baileigh and Remi; mother, Carolyn Hilliard; sister, Cindy Rath (Richard); brothers, Henry and Steven (Amy) Hilliard; nieces, Caroline and Kaitlyn; nephews, Travis, Dustin and Bryce. He was pre-

ceded in death by his father, Scott Hilliard. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, 11 a.m. at the Highland Springs Nazarene Church, 6003 Hawkes Lane, Richmond, Va. 23223.

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JENKINS, Charlotte Ann, 64, of Mechanicsville, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Charles Jenkins Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Amber; mother, Catherine; sister, Beverly; brothers, Jimmy and Chuck. She was loved and will be missed by all. TURNER, Thomas A. Sr., 85, of Mechanicsville, left us on Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife, Constance “Connie” Turner. He leaves behind his three children, Karen, Tommy and Matthew and his wife, Holly Turner; as well as seven grandchildren. He was an electrician for 34 years before retiring. He enjoyed fishing and spending time at the river. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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is saying, through words, they want what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted, which is right and just. However, their use of the violent and evil tactics of Malcom X to achieve what Dr. King laid down his life for speaks volumes. In Matthew 7:1 Jesus says, “Judge not lest ye be judged”. The actions of Lee, Jackson and Davis, particularly prior to the War of Northern Aggression, speak for themselves through the quotes of their “enemies”. These quotes, readily available by a simple Google search, show them to be educators, soldiers, and political leaders. Each of these men, through their actions, exhibited a devo-

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ous that the majority of Hanoverians want the names of the schools and mascots to remain the same, I implore you not to bow to the whims of what is, truly, an unjust movement led by violence and pure evil from outside this community. To change the names of these schools and mascots would be in stark contrast to the will of the majority of Hanover residents. What statement would that make for “educating” youths of the world? It is my hope and prayer, that this board will focus on the lessons taught, not the names on the bricks and mortar of these schools. Let the NAACP continue its fight, peacefully and legally, in the court system. God Bless the Commonwealth, Andrew Bennett Morehead. Old Church

I am wondering why the Goodwill has been allowed to take over the reuse areas at some of the county landfill sites. I do not recall seeing any notification of a public comment period related to granting them this right over other charities. The reuse sites should remain unconnected to a specific charity so that any citizen can leave or take items for reuse. If someone wants to donate to the Goodwill, he/she can take it directly to the Goodwill stores. I have had items that are completely reusable but the Goodwill worker at the landfill refused them and told me my only option was to throw it in the dumpster. Allowing the Goodwill to

operate at the landfills is giving them the inside track when they really already have the inside track with their large, very commercial stores. They have pretty much monopolized the charity resale market. Teresa Jacobsen Mechanicsville

Supervisor disappointed by name changes (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to “Dear Members of the School Board for Hanover County Public Schools”.) Over the last several months, there have been ongoing conversations and a lawsuit about changing the names of Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. As the Hanover County School Board had previously voted to retain the names until such time as the schools would be relocated and with Senior United States District Judge Robert E. Payne dismissing the lawsuit, many assumed the matter was settled. That obviously was not the case. As the protests and the Black Lives Matter group took over the headlines in our area, your board showed signs of wavering from your original decision. I started getting numerous inquiries from citizens, not only from Mechanicsville, but throughout the county asking me what could be done about it. I explained to each constituent, whether they were for or against the name changes, that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors had no authority over making that decision. I explained that the decision could only be made by the school board and that they needed to make sure your members had their input. I also publicly stated numerous times that, in spite of the all the noise, we were

not arguing about changing the names we were only talking about a time line. I have often stated that the names of the schools would be changed upon relocation in accordance with current school board policy of not naming any new schools after people. Also, knowing that the board of supervisors has been supporting your efforts to obtain a new site for this relocation, I have been clear about that being the appropriate time to make the name changes. That action would have respected both sides of this issue. With that in mind, I have publicly stated on numerous occasions that "Now is not the time". On July 12, I left town for a four-day outing in Pennsylvania. I learned by email that night that the board had voted to reverse their previous position and opted for changing the names of these schools. It was obvious that my position did not prevail. As you would expect, I was personally disappointed; but, that's not the first time I've been on the losing end of a proposition. On the other hand, when I got back in town and found out that the school system had proceeded in less than 48 hours to remove every exterior trace of these schools' names and emblems, I became very upset. I am surprised that you could be so disrespectful of those citizens, students and alumni who did not want the change. You could have at least given them some time to visit and reminisce before wiping out what for many were special memories. Nevertheless, the deed's been done. The names of the schools have been eliminated, but their history has not. It is important now that we move forward in a positive way. That way requires that new names be determined see LETTERS, pg. 16

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Soil & Water Conservation District awards scholarships academic studies in conservation, agricultural or environmental fields. ASHLAND -- Joshua Duggan, a Caroline resiDuggan, Sydney Inge and dent, graduated from Caroline Derek Reisenweaver High School in are the 2020 recipiJune as the 2020 ents of $5,000 scholclass valedictoarships awarded rian. A member by the Hanoverof the National Caroline Soil and Honor Society Water Conservation and an AP Scholar District. with Distinction, The District he received the annually awards Commonwealth three $5,000 college Governor's School DUGGAN scholarships to outAwards for U.S. standing high school History and English. seniors Hanover and Caroline Duggan attended the counties. Chesapeake Bay Governor's Applicants must indicate School and was a member of they have chosen to pursue the Environmental Club and

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Jazz Band and as principal Robotics Club, among other dancer at Diane Hale School extracurricular activities. of Dance. He will attend Juniata Inge grew up as an active College in Huntingdon, member of her community as Pennsylvania, this fall, where a Girl Scout for 13 he will major in years, as a volunenvironmental sciteer with Hanover ence. Arts and Activities Inge, a Hanover Center, Hanover resident, graduated Food Outreach from Patrick Henry and a host of other High School in organizations. June. She will attend A member of Virginia Tech in the the National Honor fall, where she will Society, a Hanover INGE major in environScholar, PHHS’ mental science. Beta Club, Key Club, Reisenweaver, also a and Ecology Club, Sydney also Hanover resident, graduated was the Captain and MVP from Lee-Davis High School of the PHHS Gymnastics in June. Team and first tenor in the

Lambert completes Power Line Worker Training Program MECHANICSVILLE-- Austin Lambert of Mechanicsville completed the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker Training Program on July 23. He is a graduate of Lee-Davis High School. The 11-week program provides both classroom and hands-on training in safety, climbing techniques, electrical theory, aerial framing, rigging, operation utility service equipment and commercial drivers' license training. SVCC offers the Power Line Worker class in Blackstone at the Occupational/Technical Center in Pickett Park. For more information, visit southside.edu/ workforce.

ment best practices for bobAs an alumnus of Virginia white habitat on their land. Association of Soil and Water Reisenweaver served as Conservation Districts' co-captain of the Lee-Davis Youth Conservation Camp at High School JV Football team, Virginia Tech, Reisenweaver co-captain of the went on to particiVarsity Football pate in VASWCD's team, received the prestigious Youth Varsity Football Conservation All-In Award, and Leadership Monthly Character Institute, completAwards for Loyalty, ing a year-long Responsibility, research project Compassion, on prothonotary Gratitude, and warblers. Integrity, among He also REISENWEAVER others. independently He will attend researched and raised bobwhite quail for three years, Virginia Tech in the fall where he plans to major in Animal & often consulting with Virginia Food Science, Environmental wildlife biologists to learn Science and Education. about how farmers can imple-

Residents reminded several county events postponed/canceled due to COVID-19

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ANOVER -- The following Hanover County related events have been cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus health issue: The K9 Heroes event at Pole Green Park has been postponed from April 18 to Oct. 3. The household hazardous waste special recycling event at Verdi Lane that had been scheduled for April 18 is

postponed. (There is expected to be another opportunity in the fall.) The e-waste collection event at Verdi Lane on April 25 is postponed. (Plans are to provide another opportunity in the fall.) The prescription drug take-back event on April 25 is postponed. (Plans are to provide another opportunity in the fall.) The “Spirit of Volunteerism” event that had

been set for May 5 has been postponed until the fall. The “Business Appreciation Day” held by the Department of Economic Development has been postponed from May 7 until the fall. The “Finding Value in Your Prime” active aging event has been cancelled. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Town to apply for grant funds for COVID-19 response Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The Town of Ashland intends to submit an application to the Virginia Department of Housing and

Community Development (DHCD) for grant funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Virginia Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Response.

The purpose of the grant funding is to provide safetyenhancement and rental assistance funds to town businesses as well as a training and technical assistance program. The Planning

Commission will hold a public hearing to take input on this funding at a regular meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, in the Town of Ashland Council Chambers located at 101

Thompson St. in Ashland. The public is invited to submit their written comments of support or concerns on the proposed CDBG COVID-19 Response funding. Comments may be

emailed to planning@ashlandva.gov. For more information regarding this opportunity, contact the Planning Department at 804-7981073.

Virtual work session of Parks and Rec Committee scheduled Staff Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND – A virtual work

session of the Ashland Parks and Recreation Committee will get underway at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. The Planning Commission

is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The Economic Development Authority will meet at 6:30 p.m. on

Thursday, Aug. 20. Town of Ashland meetings are held at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

The Universe from the Center: Pandemic shuts down observatory By Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: The Keeble Observatory at RandolphMacon College has ceased operations (including public viewing) due to the pandemic until further notice. Watch the web site (https://www. rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or, call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210. We’ve been writing about Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity (GTR), noting that the presence of mass warps both space and time. This is our current best model for gravity, in one sense superseding Isaac Newton’s Theory of Universal Gravitation. In another sense, it more accurately explains Newtonian gravity than replaces it. We still use Newton to send probes to Mars or Pluto, or anywhere else in the solar system. We noted last month that one effect of the distortion of space-time is that time itself (as observed from far away) slows down the closer to the gravitating mass you get. You’ll still measure a second as a second on the Earth’s surface, but a distant observer will say that your clock is ticking slow. With precise enough clocks, the effects are measurable and in agreement with GTR. If the central mass is spinning there’s another effect on clocks. If the clock is moving in the direction of the spin that clock will run slower than a stationary clock, and slower still compared to a clock moving opposite the spin. This is a very small effect which was first calculated

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in 1918 by Josef Lense and Hans Thirring. It orientation of its spin axis. A satellite launched is appropriately known as the Lense-Thirring in 2004 known as Gravity Probe B tested this, Effect, and it has been successfully measured by confirming the predictions of GTR within the several orbiting satellites. experimental uncertainty. (It’s still a very small Another effect of a rotating mass is known effect! Frame dragging produced a precession as frame dragging, in which space-time is pulled rate of .000011 degrees per year!) along in the direction of the rotation. This has Lunar phases for August: Full Moon on consequences for what is the 3rd, at 11:59 a.m.; Last known as angular momenQuarter on the 11th, at tum, which is a conserved 12:49 p.m.; New Moon quantity in classical physon the 18th, at 10:42 p.m.; ics. Picture an ice skater First Quarter on the 25th executing a spin. As she at 1:58 p.m. All times are pulls in her arms she spins Eastern Daylight. faster, and by extending Mercury is visible in them she can slow the spin. pre-dawn twilight early in But her angular momenthe month. Look to the tum doesn’t change – it’s east-southeast, about 10 to the product of her angu15 degrees above the horiMetro Creative Services lar speed and her “moment of inertia.” zon. Venus rises around 3 a.m., and will be due Extending her arms increases the moment, so east and 35 to 40 degrees above the horizon at her angular speed must decrease. The only way sunrise. Jupiter and Saturn are both to the south (classically) to change the angular momentum is at 11 p.m. Jupiter is much brighter and to the to exert a “torque.” right of Saturn. Mars rises around 11 p.m., and Frame dragging exerts a torque! Extending will be due south at 3 a.m. her arms will make her spin faster than the This is the month for the annual Perseid classical calculation and pulling them in will meteor shower, which will occur 11-14 August, slow her spin. (Note that this is opposite what with the peak expected on the 13th. The Moon angular momentum conservation tells us. It’s will be waning from last quarter, so it shouldn’t a ridiculously small effect here because our interfere. If you think you’d like to try seeing this skater isn’t massive enough. But Earth is mas- event, you’ll need to find a dark site away from sive enough that frame dragging will cause street lights and other outdoor illumination. a precision gyroscope in orbit to change the Best viewing times are typically after midnight

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until predawn twilight, since the Earth’s rotation will be carrying you into the meteor stream. Our mid-month overhead view, about 3 hours after sunset, finds Cygnus near zenith, the Swan is flying along the plane of the Milky Way from north-northeast to south-southwest. Cygnus lies in the direction of the Sun’s motion around the center of the Milky Way, a roughly circular orbit, which takes between 200 and 250 million years to go completely around. This is known as the “cosmic year” – and it means that the Sun and Earth have circled the Galaxy about 18 times since they formed some 4.5 billion years ago. Deneb is the brightest star in Cygnus. Vega, in the constellation Lyra lies about 75 degrees above the eastern horizon. Altair, in Aquila, lies about 60 degrees above the southern horizon. These three stars mark the “summer triangle” – which is high overhead for this summer month. To the south, closer to the horizon, look for the “teapot” shaped asterism which marks the constellation Sagittarius. This is the direction toward the center of the Milky Way. The Galaxy appears brightest and widest here, though the actual center is obscured by intervening dust and gas clouds. To “see” through them, we observe at very short (x-ray) or very long (infrared and radio) wavelengths. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

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Pet Food Pantry to help during economic troubles Staff Report news@mechlocal.com KING WILLIAM – A Pet Food Pantry has been set up at the Regional Animal Shelter in King William to help pet owners in King William and King and Queen counties during the current economic situation. The program was designed to help owners affected by financial loss feed their pets so they can

remain with their families that love them, instead of having to surrender their companions due to the inability to feed them. According to the Regional Animal Shelter, this program is not intended to be a long-term or permanent solution for feeding families’ pets and relief resources are only available following an application review. Go to the shelter’s website at www.kingwilliamcounty.us, click

on the department tab and click on Animal Shelter to find, complete, and submit the Pet Food Pantry Application. Donations of pet food supplies are needed for the program. The Regional Animal Shelter is located at 20201 King William Rd. The mailing address is P.O. Box 215, King William WV 23086. For more information, call 804-769-4983 or fax 804-7694993.

Arts Alive hosts ‘Keeping the Arts Animals available for adoption Alive’ young artists special exhibition Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com “Every child is an artist.” – Pablo Picasso. WEST POINT – Summer looks so different this year and much has changed but one local organization is “Keeping the Arts Alive.” With the necessary decision to cancel its Summer Arts and Missoula Children’s Theatre Drama camps, Arts Alive is offering young artists the opportunity to display their work that shows that creativity does not stop - even for a pandemic. This is made possible through the Summer Arts Camp sponsors -- WestRock and Charles City - James City -- New Kent - York County Farm Bureau. “We realize that although children were spending much time at home these last few months, they were also engaged in creating,” says Ellen Davis, Arts Alive president. “This special exhibition is our way of spotlighting the work of young artists and giving them a place to shine.” Arts Alive would love to see what young artists have been creating during their time at home. Kindergartners through seniors are encouraged to submit a picture or video of their artwork to be showcased in the “Keeping the Arts Alive” Special Exhibition. Painting, sculpting, dancing ... all types of art are welcome. The Lazy Cow, opening soon in West Point, has generously donated a special treat for each participant. Additionally, all entrants will have a chance to win a full Arts Alive summer camp scholarship.

The artwork will be featured in a Virtual Gallery at www.artsaliveinc.org. Additionally, Arts Alive will share on Facebook and Instagram (keeping_the_ arts_alive). Follow #creativityrocksinva on Instagram. Email all submissions to marketing@artsaliveinc.org and put “Special Exhibition” in the subject line. Include the artist’s name, grade and county. Deadline is Aug. 31. More details can be found by visiting the Arts Alive website at www.artsaliveinc.org or contacting the organization at 804-843-3475 or info@ artsaliveinc.org. Arts Alive is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and stimulating an awareness and love of the arts. Incorporated in June 2003, Arts Alive Inc. provides live performances, two summer camps, scholarships, art exhibits, and art workshops.

Photos courtesy of Regional Animal Shelter

The Regional Animal Shelter has healthy dogs, puppies, cats and kittens available for adoption like those seen here. For more information, call 804-769-4983. The Regional Animal Shelter is located at 20201 King William Rd. in King William.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, June 20 Rescheduled The Reunion Committee for the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1980 has decided to postpone the reunion from June 20 to sometime in September due to the COVID-19 situation.

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school students early this year and that order should arrive by opening day. But, additional devices made possible by CARES funding approved by the Hanover County Board of Supervisors probably will not arrive by the start of this school year and could be delayed as long as December. Stone said that first order will be distributed to virtual school students, and students (grades 3 through 12) in face-

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soon and with broad public input. I also strongly suggest that each school prepare a prominent public space dedicated to recording the history of each of these schools in proper context. That history should begin before Lee-Davis and Stonewall and include the predecessor schools, Battlefield and Washington & Henry high schools that merged to form the current student bodies. This should be a living history display that celebrates the excellence of who we are and how we got here. It also should allow for new history to be added to the continuum as we move forward. We must not erase LeeDavis and Stonewall from the school histories but add to them as they continue to grow

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

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.

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.

Ongoing

to-face classrooms would be allowed to use their personal devices until the second order arrives. Assistant superintendent for Instructional Leadership Jennifer Greif emphasized that online instruction will mirror and complement classroom instruction. High school students enrolled in face to face instruction as well as virtual students will follow a modified 4x4 schedule. While elementary students will remain in one classroom for most of the day with teachers rotating in and out, high

school students will change classes during the day. “Brain breaks” will be provided for parents and teachers. For virtual students, assignments are designed to allow students time away from the computer, eliminating a situation where students spend hours staring at a computer screen. Parents are responsible for screening students before they arrive at in-class school, checking for symptoms and monitoring temperatures, and students will be required to wear masks. Students will

maintain a three feet separation at all times, and classes will be taught outside or in alternative locations to ensure social distancing. Gill said more than 1,000 questions had been received, and a HCPS website FAQ section is updated frequently to provide answers when available, but he acknowledged that officials don’t have all the answers. “There are many questions that have been answered, but we know there are many more to come,” Gill said. “We also need to acknowledge up front

that we are not going to have all the answers.” A major question from parents focused on transportation and how students will arrive and depart in-class school. To achieve social distancing on the buses, students will be limited to one per seat. That will require additional bus trips and double-backs to ensure all students are transported. Parents must request transportation when they choose virtual or in-class instruction. One parent asked what happens if they opt for face-to-face and then discover transporta-

tion is not available. In that scenario, the student could switch to the virtual school. Students who opt for virtual in the fall also can attend faceto-face for the spring semester. But Stone admitted the bus situation is a work in progress, and final plans cannot be devised until student instruction selections are made. “We will measure the number of students and go from there,” Stone said. “We know this isn’t this perfect plan necessarily but we will have to

and prosper under the new names, whatever they may be, going forward. All citizens matter and history is what it is. It should be remembered and learned from. All students have the right to know the full story of their alma mater. What pride they take in their school should be based on who they are today with full knowledge of the schools’ trajectory through history. Everyone has strong ties to their school days and the schools they attended. Some of the memories are good, some not so much -- but there will always be emotions attached. Please remember that moving forward. W. Canova Peterson Mechanicsville District Representative Hanover County Board of Supervisors

Reader: history being revised not acceptable

of Sir Thomas Burnett, who was given a Charter from the King of England and Scotland in 1635 to be "my sole tenant from Scotland to supply the plantations of Virginia." My Hanover County family participated in the Revolutionary War. One died at Valley Forge from the bitter cold. Many fought in the War Between the States. My maternal great-grandfather had a mini-ball taken from his body, before laying down his arms at Appomattox. He was the only Confederate soldier from Cold Harbor, and served for nearly three years. My paternal great-grandfather fought for the North for three years. You can find his name, Charles Reardon, on the 10-foot-tall granite monument to the 71st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment at Bloody Angle on the Gettysburg Battlefield. So I

cannot be accused of prejudice for either side. But the fact is the War Between the States had nothing to do with slavery. Three-fourths of the cotton consumed in 1860 in the U.S.A. was processed in New England textile mills. Threefourths of the money in the Federal Treasury came from the South, and three-fourths of that money was spent in the North. Abraham Lincoln clearly stated in his debate with Stephen Douglas that blacks were inferior to whites. And he wanted to colonize them to Central America or Africa. No such words or sentiments can be found in the words of Robert E. Lee or Stonewall Jackson. The great Charles Dickens wrote on March 16, 1862, after touring the U.S.A. that, "Every reasonable creature

may know, if willing, that the North hates the Negro, and until it was convenient to make a pretense that sympathy with him was the cause of the War, it hated the Abolitionists and derided them up hill and down dale..." Please write, Ms. [Melody] Kinser, if you will, an editorial explaining to we the people of Hanover County why the four Hanover County School Board members were justified in defying and denying the clear will of the people of Hanover County in voting for the school name change when the people voted by a margin of 84% to keep the names? After you do that, please do we the people of Hanover County a favor by going back to where "acceptance" means surrender. Acceptance to injustice is not in our vocabulary. Michael T. Reardon Mechanicsville

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So, according to your July 22, 2020, editorial, "acceptance is the word of the day"?" I normally take time to compose a letter, but in this case it is not necessary. This off the top of my head: Who are you, coming from West Virginia, telling us whose ancestry in Hanover County goes back hundreds of years to "accept" what we know is a false interpretation and revision of our history and to accept the injustices that flow from it injustices that are perpetrated by those with a radical leftist agenda or by the purely ignorant? My earliest direct ancestor in Virginia was the merchant, John Burnett, the son

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work towards it and make it as good as we can,” Stone said. Officials will follow VHSL (Virginia High School League) regulations and guidelines regarding sports, and students who opt for virtual school will be allowed

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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

to participate in sports and all extracurricular activities at their home school. Greif said the goal is for online students to maintain a connection with their home schools to ensure emotional stability during the transition. Physical education will be provided as well as opportunities for AP (Advanced

Placement), ACA (American Canoe Association) and IB (International Baccalaureate) classes for both online and inschool students. Electives are available in both forms of instruction. Another question focused on teachers who opt for virtual school and lose their positions at previous campuses and the

possibility of their return to those classrooms in the future. Greif said those requests would receive priority, but, as in any year, those schedules depend of student enrollments and selections and could not be guaranteed. Some career and technical classes will only be offered on-site due to the necessity of

hands-on instruction in many of those career-oriented disciplines. Students who opt for virtual school will be allowed to rejoin the programs as they reenter face to face instruction. After fielding online questions from a number of online attendees, Gill said officials will continue to update par-

ents informing them of any changes to the plan. “We will continue to update our frequently asked questions. We will communicate regularly if there are any changes whether at the state level, the school level or anything else that’s pertinent and we feel you need to know,” Gill concluded.

Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Ashcake Road in Ashland meets at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

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.

for adults 18 and over and is an extension of the NorthStar community that also meets at 6 p.m. Fridays at the church. All are welcome. For more information, call 804-746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail.com.

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GRAL teams wrap up shortened season By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – The Greater Richmond Aquatic League completed its pandemic-shortened 2020 season with a pair of cross county matchups and plenty of excellent performances by county swimmers. In the biggest crosscounty pairing of the week, Burkwood’s deeper roster gave it an advantage in scoring, as the Buccaneers outscored the Barracudas 1,990.5 to 917.5. But Ashland’s top-tier swimmers – in the super varsity division – outdueled Burkwood 158-151. Ashland head coach Kevin Trent was pleased with his undercard as well. “When you swim Burkwood, the numbers are never in your favor,” Trent said. “But we did have some performances I was quite pleased with. Perhaps most notably was Casey Dingman. Casey is a 14-year-old who qualified for the Champs meet for the first time. She did that in two events. So that’s a good example of long-time work paying off. I was also very pleased with our 11-12 relays, which broke the team record in the medley relay.” Ashland’s 11-12 mixed medley relay team of Grace Gordon, Emma Medei, Molly Hoben and Thomas Senfield won the super varsity division with a

Private schools postpone football By Eric Kolenich Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Burkwood’s Bobby Culley (left), Sam Castle and Kennon Downes swim in echelon formation in the 15-18 boys 100-meter backstroke in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League meet against Ashland at Burkwood Wednesday. Castle finished first and Downes second in the varsity division in 1:10.84 and 1:13.16, respectively. Culley finished first in the JV division in 1:13.60.

time of 2:28.44. The Barracudas were led by quadruple winners Christine Datovech and Molly Hoben and triple winners Kate Balut, Clementine Fuller, Grace Gordon, Emme Medei, Emmeline Roberts, Michael Sabo, Thomas Senfield and Ethan Spencer. The Buccaneers were led by quad winners Braden Amiss,

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Max Bowling, Max Jensen, Claire Ligday, Olivia Midgett and Bryce Newton. Burkwood had a host of triple winners: John Bednarczyk, Sam Castle, William Conlan, Anna Cross, Avery Cross, Ryan Cross, Natalie Culley, Grayson Fitch, Peter Frame, Kate McCormack, Rebekah McLaughlin, Anna Morrison, Jacob Rose, Livi Terry and Lilly Zyglocke.

The Federal Club edged Hanover Country Club in a battle of western county rivals 1,003-843. The Eagles were led by 10 quad winners: Ashlyn Bonanno, Colby Bonanno, Caroline Bruning, Charlotte Bruning, Catherin Callihan, Avery Duke, Lindsey Hair, Conner Jorgensen, Addison Rhodes and Sadie Smith. They had 11 triple winners:

Sarah Abernathy, Ainsley Agee, Brannan Agee, Amanda Barnard, Taylor Olivia Brown, Anderson Byrd, Maggie McClintock, Bella Morrison, Alison Nickels, Ford Sprouse and Abigail Wang. The Sharks were led by quad winner Sydney McAdoo and triple winners Caroline Cox,

RICHMOND – Collegiate, Trinity Episcopal and St. Christopher’s won’t sponsor football this fall, but unlike public schools, they intend to host cross country meets and tennis matches in the autumn. Competition will be delayed until after Oct. 1 to allow schools to focus on returning to the classroom before reinstating athletics. A statement was issued by the League of Independent Schools and the Prep League, which comprises 11 private schools across the state, including Saint Gertrude, St. Catherine’s and Veritas in the Richmond area. Girls teams compete in the LIS, see FOOTBALL, pg. 22

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Samantha Cox, J.J. Droppleman, Jerrin Flinchbaugh, Cameron Greene, Robert Jones, Kaleb Kashinejad, Jonathan Page, Ryder Robinson, Charles Sanders and Finn Winegardner.

Pebble Creek was bested by the Dominion Club 938686. The Piranhas were led by a quartet of triple winners: Ella Evanko, Mason Hill, Dillon Strohhacker and Kenzie Strohhacker. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Top, Burkwood’s Delaney Childs spreads her wings in the 15-18 girls 100-meter butterfly in a Greater Richmond Aquatic League meet against Ashland at Burkwood Wednesday. She won the super varsity division with a time of 1;14.29. Joel Klein for The Local

Right, Ashland’s Samantha Senfield swims the butterfly leg of the 15-18 girls 100-meter individual medley at Carter Park Wednesday. She finished second in the varsity division with a time of 1:17.72. Below, Ashland’s Ethan Spencer plows through the breaststroke segment in the 15-18 boys 100-meter individual medley. He won the super varsity division in 1:05.00.

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Opponent’s COVID test delays Kickers home opener By Wayne Epps Jr. Richmond Times-Dispatch RICHMOND – In the everevolving climate dictated by the coronavirus, what was due to be the first professional sporting event in Richmond with fans in attendance since the pandemic took hold has been postponed. The Richmond Kickers — which play in USL League One, a third-division professional circuit — were scheduled to play their home opener at City Stadium on Saturday night, against Fort Lauderdale CF. But the club announced early Friday afternoon that the game has been postponed to a date to be determined due to an abundance of caution after a member of the Fort Lauderdale

CF organization tested positive for COVID-19. It’s the second Kickers match to suffer such a fate since USL League One began its season earlier this month, more than three and a half months late. Richmond’s season opener, scheduled to be played on July 18 at South Georgia Tormenta FC, was postponed following a positive COVID-19 test from a member of the Tormenta FC organization. That game wound up being rescheduled to this past Tuesday, a 0-0 draw. The Kickers’ de facto season opener came at Greenville (S.C.) Triumph SC on July 25, a 3-2 loss. According to the USL League One’s return-to-play protocols, players and other

“covered persons” within each organization — up to 40 total — must be tested for COVID-19 at least once a week. “The individuals testing positive for COVID-19 will be isolated from the rest of the group,” Ryan Madden, USL’s vice president of communications and public relations said in early July. “There will be contact tracing. People will be put into quarantine. Additional tests will be made available to those who maybe have been in close contact to the person who tested positive. And then, as things go forward, the club and the league will continue to communicate.” The Kickers, under Virginia’s Phase Three guidelines, were preparing to allow

a maximum of 1,000 fans into 9,000-seat City Stadium starting with their opener against Fort Lauderdale CF. Under the team’s COVID-19 readiness plan, general admission seating would be limited to 75 people per section, with face coverings required. The club is also planning to operate with cashless trans-

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Most private schools in the Richmond area will not play football this fall, but some will compete in sports like tennis and cross country.

League voted on Monday. Other lower-risk sports will continue in the winter and spring: track and field, swimming and diving and golf. Cross country meets will feature staggered start times. Instead of every runner racing against one another, each team will run the course on its own, and each runner will be timed. The runner with the fastest time will be the winner. At Collegiate, teams will continue to meet and work out and practice within restrictions, school athletics director Karen Doxey said. The school still wants its students to have

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a team experience, even if they can cannot play games. On Monday night, the Washington Catholic Athletic League, whose teams often schedule Richmond-area opponents, announced it won’t play fall sports either. Benedictine, Collegiate, St. Christopher’s and Steward plan to conduct in-person classes five days a week this fall, diverging from local public school districts, which are planning remote learning to begin the year. Trinity Episcopal is planning a hybrid method. Eric Kolenich can be reached at ekolenich@timesdispatch.com.

wiring to improve sight lines from the concourse. But, the public unveiling will have to wait for now. The Kickers’ next scheduled match is at home against Forward Madison (Wis.) FC on Aug. 8. Wayne Epps Jr. can be reached at wepps@timesdispatch.com.

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FOOTBALL and boys teams are members of the Prep League. Benedictine, which competes independently, has not made a decision on fall sports. Life Christian, an independent team in Chester, plans to play football. The Tidewater Conference of Independent Schools, which includes Steward, hasn’t come to a determination. The LIS and Prep League also include Fork Union Military Academy, Norfolk Academy, St. Margaret’s, Woodberry Forest and St. Anne’s-Belfield. The leagues said that they will consider at a later date whether they can host girls volleyball, soccer, field hockey, baseball, softball and basketball. They currently have no plans to play football, wrestling and lacrosse, and the leagues did not address if they would consider playing football in the spring, as the Virginia High School

actions only, from parking to merchandise sales. Tickets will be digital, too. City Stadium itself has undergone multiple improvements ahead of this season, including new stadium lights, the addition of fiber internet, an updated sound system and updated irrigation system, and the hiding of power lines and

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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

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Broadus Memorial Baptist 1 Church - 2 Locations! 5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org

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

Belong, Believe, Become Cool Spring Baptist Church 9283 Atlee Station Rd. For info, activities & worship times visit www.coolspring.org or call 746-0800 FCC - Fellowship Community Church Teaching the Word of God and watching for the miraculous. Hanover High School 9:45am www.fellowshipcc.com

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

SOUTHERN BAPTIST Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m. Pastor, Ken Stalls, Youth Director, Travis Tyler www.blackcreek.org or call (804)781-0330

Grace United Family Church "Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 Sundays, 10:30AM & Wed. Dinner, Study, Prayer: 6:00-8:00 p.m. For info, call 335-6728

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

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

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

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New Hope Baptist - Located at 5452 Spotslee Circle, Mech. Sunday school 9:45 am, Morning worship 10:30 am, afternoon 1pm, Wednesday Prayer & Bible study 7:30 pm. L. Ronald Staley, Pastor. For more info 321-2110. www.sovereigngraceinmechanicsville.org

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

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systems urge public to #MaskUpRVA (Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Douglas J. Apple, MD FHM, interim chief clinical officer, Bon Secours Richmond; Jake O’Shea, MD, FACEP, division chief medical officer, HCA Healthcare Capital Division; and David Lanning, MD, interim chief medical officer, VCU Health.) RICHMOND -- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are all fighting the same battle—to protect one another, and ourselves, from a virus for which there is no vaccine and no cure. The best possible

prior to the mandate, and at three weeks, the daily growth rate had slowed by 2 percent. Internationally, countries that have embraced wearing masks or mandated them have had a significantly lower death rate due to COVID-19. In Central Virginia, we are seeing infection and death rates stabilize and remain relatively low compared to other states, which is one of the reasons our region has been able to progress to Phase 3. Yet, we are not out of the woods. As seen in other parts of the

weapon in stopping this invisible threat is to wear a mask. Science has proven that wearing a mask significantly reduces the risk of spreading the disease and contracting it. Recent studies in medical journals, including Health Affairs and The Lancet, compared the COVID-19 growth rate before and after mask mandates in various states. Results show that mask mandates led to a slowdown in daily COVID-19 growth rate over time. Health Affairs data suggested the first five days after a mandate, the daily growth rate slowed by 0.9 percent compared to the five days

country, COVID-19 can surge if masks are not worn in outdoor or indoor spaces where we encounter others. We must keep at it, because masks are working. As clinical leaders in the major health care systems in Richmond, and on behalf of the thousands of doctors, nurses, and employees throughout our health systems, we urge you to help to keep your communities safe and reduce the painful scenes we see in our facilities each day due to this awful virus. Save a life and #MaskUpRVA. Together, we can overcome this challenge.

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, August 20, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: REZONING REZ2020-00027, POCAHONTAS PROPERTIES, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District to AR-6(c), Agricultural Residential District with conditions, on GPIN 8756-00-8764, consisting of approximately 10.37 acres, and located on the north line of Old Church Road (State Route 606) approximately 1,000 feet west of its intersection with Spring Run Road (State Route 628). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation of one (1) building lot for a gross density of one (1) dwelling unit per 5.19 acres. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Cold Harbor CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2020-00002, HEIDI M. AND LAMERRO L. MASON, Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational facility/event venue on GPIN 7861-31-5506, consisting of approximately 11.86 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Horseshoe Bridge Road (State Route 686) approximately 300 feet north of its intersection with West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00006, HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.11 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit the installation of accessory freestanding solar panels at an existing school on GPIN 8707-42-2766, consisting of approximately 39.96 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of New Ashcake Road (State Route 643) at its intersection with Seminole Road (State Route 1211). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3.0 dwelling units per acre). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00008, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (FIRE/EMS) Request(s) an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP-19-96) in accordance with Section 26-100.13 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to add a 3,000 square foot storage building to an existing fire station site on GPIN 8800-95-4831, consisting of approximately 3.22 acres. The property is zoned B-O, Business Office District, and located on the east line of Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301) at its intersection with Normans Bridge Road (State Route 614). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Rural Village. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam ORDINANCE ORDINANCE 20-12, AMENDMENTS TO THE M-2 AND M-3 SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROVISIONS An Ordinance to amend the Hanover County Code, Chapter 26, Zoning Ordinance, Sections 26-175 and 26-184 to allow used auto sales as an accessory to an existing auto repair business with a special exception in the M-2, Light Industrial District and the M-3, Heavy Industrial District. (PUBLIC HEARING) Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The Mechanicsville Local

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Legal Notices ABC LICENSES Huddle Up LLC trading as Huddle Up Sports Bar & Grill, 407 England Street, Ste. A, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia 23005-2200. The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) AUTHORITY for a Mixed Beverage Restaurant license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages. Robert D. Smith, Owner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia .gov or 800-552-3200.

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Social Services oﬃcers discuss beneﬁts, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while By Melody Kinser Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices. mkinser@mechlocal.com Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCountySocial ServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s

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

School district again expects full accreditation For the ninth consecutive year, Hanover County Public Schools will again receive 100 percent full accreditation. According to Dale S. Theakston, communications specialist, the accreditation is determined based on the 200910 Standards of Learning assessments. Preliminary information from the Virginia Department of Education indicates the accreditation status. Final accreditation reports are expected on Sept. 15.

County receives VACo honor Hanover County has Development. VACo received 60 entries been recognized by the Virginia Association of for the statewide contest. Former Hanover County Counties as the recipient administrator of the 2010 Achievement assistant Award for the Dominion Marilyn Blake joined Lane Resources Greentech Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Incubator. The county was honored Tedd Povar, associate direcfor its model local govern- tor of the Virginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry of Community/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, focus your attention on the things you are grateful for. Shifting thoughts to the positive can really improve your mood and upcoming outcomes.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are used to being the center of your social circle. But take a step back and allow others to share the spotlight with you. You will be glad to you did.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 If others are opposed to your beliefs or ideas you may need to reconsider your presentation. Accept others’ perspectives, but forge ahead with what is important to you.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 It is time to reorganize your priorities if you have not been having any fun. Spend some time with a significant other or engage in a hobby rather than doing chores.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Working together is a roadmap for success. Embrace the spirit of cooperation and others will soon follow suit. Your goals will be within reach in no time.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you perform great under pressure, but too much intense focus can cause you to burn out at a rapid pace. Try dialing it back this week.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, there’s nothing you can do right now to stop change, so you’re better off embracing things as they come. Do not swim against the tide right now. Save your energy.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Family matters could be a cause for concern this week, Gemini. A relative needs your assistance immediately and you will have to push other things aside to make the time.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Do not fixate on your shortcomings, Virgo. Instead, think about all of the qualities you love about yourself this week. This will boost your confidence and improve your mood.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 These next few weeks are an opportunity to develop personal relationships and get in touch with your emotions, Sagittarius. Think about taking a break.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Trouble may be developing with a partnership that is important to your career, Pisces. Do not give up and walk away. Find a resolution pronto.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 It is time to relax in regard to your professional life, Aries. If you’re out of a job, your luck could turn any day now. If you’re employed, a promotion may be on the horizon.

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Featuring 4,808 SQ FT, 5 BR’s & 4.5 Baths, Refinished Wood Flrs, Formal Rooms, Family w/ Gas FP, Kitchen w/ Granite, SS Appliances & Eat-In Island w/ Dacor 5 Burner Cooktop Range w/ Gas Cooking. & Built-in Bookcases & Desk. Basement Offers Media Room, Rec Room & Full Bath. Vinyl Siding & Windows, New Carpet, Fresh Paint, 2 Zone Gas Heat/Central Air, 2 Car Attached Garage, Fenced Backyard, 12’x16’ Rear Deck & Large Covered Stamped Concrete Patio. $469,000

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Featuring Almost 2,700 Sq Ft Sitting on an Acre Lot, 4 BR’s, 2.5 New Baths, Refinished Wood Floors & New LVP Floors Thruout, Formal Rooms, FR, Beautiful Brand New Kitchen w/ Granite, Tile Backsplash, Island & SS Appliances, Huge Master Suite w/ 2 Walk-In Closets, New Vinyl Windows, New Dimensional Roof, New 2 Zone HVAC, New Interior Paint & Fixtures, 1 Car Garage & Oversize Rear Deck. MOVE IN READY! $384,950

Featuring 1,340 Sq Ft, 3 BR’s, 1.5 Baths w/ Updated Vanities, Large Family w/ Brick FP w/ Wood Stove Insert, Sunroom w/ New Vinyl Windows, Kitchen w/ New Granite Countertops & Stainless Steel Appliances, New HVAC, New Paint, New Flooring in Kitchen Sunroom & Baths & Detached Toll Shed w/ New Siding. $154,950.

WATEFRONT PROPERTY WITH YOUR OWN PRIVATE BEACH D EE SP NET GH R HI INTE

Here’s Your Chance To Own This Unique Waterfront Property On The Rappahannock River With Your Own Private Beach Plus Your Private Dock/Pier on 1.9 Acre Lot! Featuring almost 2,500 Square Feet, Two Story Family Room with Stone Fireplace, Dining Room Opening up to the Kitchen, Two Masters; One on the First Floor & One on the Second Floor, Two Additional Bedrooms, a Total of 3.5 Baths, Loft Overlooking into the Family Room Plus a Den on the Second Level. Other Great Amenities Include a Screen Front Porch, Wrap Around Rear Porch, Three Zone Heating & Cooling, Vinyl Windows, and All Appliances Convey As Well As All The Furniture. If You Love The Water; THIS IS A MUST SEE! $495,000

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Transitional Home w/ 2,252 Sq Ft, 4 Br’s Including a 1st Floor Master, 2.5 Baths, Two Story S H RAN H A AR Foyer & Vaulted Dining Room W w/ Wood Flrs, Vaulted FR Room w/ Gas FP, Kitchen w/ WalkIn Pantry & All Appliances Convey, Master BR w/ Tray Ceiling & Deluxe Bath w/ Garden Soaking Tub & Separate Shower, Full Size Laundry Room w/ Washer & Dryer, NEW ROOF, Vinyl Siding & Windows, 2 Car Garage, Rear Deck, Detached Tool Shed, Natural Gas Heat & Central Air $342,950

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NEW ROOF NEW ROOF - BRICK FRONT COLONIAL IN KINGS CHARTER

Spacious Two Story Plan w/2,533 Sq Ft, 4 BR’s w/1st Flr Master, 3.5 Baths, Great Room w/Oak Wood Flrs & Gas FP Opening to the Large Dining Area w/Oak Wood Flrs. Chefs Kitchen w/Oak Wood Flrs, Granite Counters, Tile Backsplash, Island & SS Appliances, 2 Car Garage, Covered Brick Front Porch, Covered Rear Deck & High Efficiency 2 Zone HVAC. Quality Construction-10 Year Builders Warranty. $509,950

Colonial Home Sitting on a 1.27 Acre Lot w/ Almost 2,800 Sq Ft! Enjoy the peaceful views of the equestrian center across the road from the huge front porch & the privacy of the wooded rear yard! You can truly unwind in this country setting! When you come through the front door you are greeted by an amazing space to entertain your guests! The family room, dining area & custom kitchen are all open to each other w/ new LVP flooring. The kitchen includes designer white cabinetry w/ granite counters & a deep county sink w/ the island overlooking everything! This home lives like a rancher w/ 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths downstairs. The owner’s suite includes a jetted tub, separate shower plus a huge walk-in closet. The upstairs has a great sized room that would be perfect for a rec/media room with a full bath & walk-in storage & the 4th bedroom. Vinyl siding & windows, two zone HVAC, gas cooking, gas fp, Huge 2 Car Garage & Wired for Electric Vehicle. Don’t Let This Beautiful Home Slip By! $419,950

Featuring 3,156 Sq Ft, 4 BR’s, A S 2.5 Baths, AH ARR Wood Flrs W Thruiout 1st Flr, Formal R o o m s , Kitchen w/ Granite & Gas Cooking, FR w/Gas FP, AWESOME Florida Room w/Built-In Cabinets & Wet Bar, Master Bath w/Jetted Tub & Separate Tiled Shower, Brick Front & Vinyl Siding, 3 Zone Heating & Cooling, Rear Staircase, WalkUp Attic & Rear Patio OVERLOOKING the Manicured Fenced Back Yard. $449,000

August 5, 2020

804-641-6650

FRESH TO THE MARKET IN ASH CREEK

BEAUTIFUL TWO YEAR YOUNG COLONAIL IN RURAL POINT ELEMENTARY DISTRICT

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Renovated Featuring 1,716 Sq Ft, 3 A S BR’s w/WalkAH ARR In Closets W & 2 New Baths. You’re Greeted by a Spacious Living Room Opening to the New Kitchen w/Island & SS Appliances, FR w/Wood Burning FP, Master Bath w/ Double Vanity, Garden Soaking Tub & Tiled Shower, New LVP Flooring & Carpet Thruout, New Interior Paint, Electric Heat Pump/Central Air, Vinyl Siding & Windows Plus Full Size Utility Room. $209,950