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Holiday parade canceled due to coronavirus By Melody Kinser Managing Editor

ECHANICSVILLE – In 2013, Ronnie Planz of the Mechanicsville Rotary Club was tasked with deciding whether to have the annual Mechanicsville Rotary/ Ruritan Christmas Parade due to impending inclement weather. On Dec. 6, the following announcement appeared on The Local’s social media sites: “Due to the upcoming weather forecast for Sunday and our huge concern for the

safety of all our participants and the overall public, we regret that we will have to cancel this year’s Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Parade. There is no rain date and we look forward to seeing everyone again next year. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.” Planz did not take the responsibility of making the decision lightly. This year, Dave Fuller and Bret Atwood, co-chairs, found themselves in Joel Klein/file photo the same predicament. The Flag Corps of the Hanover High School Marching Band performed at last year’s Mechanicsville Rotary/Ruritan Christmas Unlike Planz’s situation Parade in the Village of Mechanicsville. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, organizers decided to cancel the holiday see PARADE, pg. 4

tradition. Plans are being made for the 2021 parade.

Town seeks CDBG to help businesses through COVID-19 losses By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – The Town of Ashland is pursuing funding opportunities to assist businesses that have been financially set back by COVID-19. During last week’s regular Ashland Town Council meeting, members unanimously agreed to seek a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Virginia Funding Opportunities for COVID-19 Response. The Ashland Planning Commission had held a public hearing on the application on Aug. 12. Council’s action took place on Aug. 18. Nora Amos, director of Planning & Community Development, appeared before town council to request public comment in the

second of two hearings. She said the application is being sought to aid in long-term business goals for businesses affected by COVID-19. Among programs included in the grant proposal are: z A proposed safety enhancement grant that the Economic Development Authority (EDA) created earlier this year. “And we have had over 45 applications AMOS and almost $6,000 in that program. We will have to limit to funds to $2,000 just because of the amount of money that we had.” She also said that the town “would like to touch as many as possible. Some of those businesses have had to invest a little more than $2,000.”

z Business rental assistance. Amos said the grant would help with paying rent. She also said that the town has been trying to work with larger property owners, delaying rents if possible. But, she added, they had not been very successful with that plan. The goal was to cover rent for up to six months for town businesses. z Technical training program in partnership with Dominion Innovation Center, which is a service provided to town businesses. In 1988, the town had applied for CDBG funding, which, Amos continued, “usually goes to low-income neighborhoods, water, sewer, and infrastructure. This is a different type of CDBG program pushing these federal funds through.” She said the town can apply for up to $400,000, and be reimbursed up to that amount to cover the three programs. Mayor Steve Trivett called for any comments, which there see CDBG, pg. 4

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(Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Cathy Smith of Cedar Point, North Carolina, to celebrate her sister-in-law’s 90th birthday. The story of Ardeth “Ard” Smith Herman of Mechanicsville follows.) rdeth “Ard” Smith Herman of Mechanicsville will turn 90 years young on September 28, 2020. If you are lucky enough to know her, you will understand why I say 90 years young . . . not 90 years old! She was born and raised on a tobacco farm in North Carolina. She has one brother, Devon (Cathy) Smith, who live in North Carolina. Ard married Norman Herman, from New York; had one daughter, Janel; and they lived in various locations due to Norman’s work, until they reached Mechanicsville, she still lives today. She is a nurse, with a wealth of information concerning anything healthrelated. Her memory is fantastic! She can tell you all about her family, where they came from, who married who, their children, etc. Just ask, and she is ready to carry on a long conversation about her past. Ard continues to drive, even in the busy Richmond traffic! Her friends will ask her to either drive for them, or accompany her on some of her travels around the area. Going out to eat is a favorite thing to do! And

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Mechanicsville resident Ardeth “Ard” Smith Herman will celebrate her 90th birthday next month. Her sister-in-law, Cathy Smith, shares her life story.

the coffee house in Ashland is where she, and her friend Verne, loved to go listen to bands. One band that they tried not to miss seeing was The Tators. Grass does not grow under her feet! In the past, you could find her watching fireworks over the river in Richmond on July 4th, at one of the many plays put on by local communities (she would buy season tickets, and most often would go to every play), various festivals, and outdoor concerts. Ard has been on a few cruises, including Europe and Hawaii. A two-week vacation driving “out West” with us all the way to the Grand Canyon (camping and

motels) was a great experience. She climbed a tall ladder to the top of the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, too! Until this past year, you could always see a vegetable garden in her back yard, growing tomatoes, green peppers, squash, and collards (yes – collards), and other vegetables, just like her mother used to grow! This year, she only grew tomatoes. Ard is the healthiest person I know! She eats right -mostly fresh vegetables and fruit. Drinks water all the time – she usually has her water bottle with her wherever she goes! She gets plenty of sleep, and eats breakfast as soon as she opens her eyes and can get to the kitchen! Lunch at noon and dinner around 5 p.m. Until a few years ago, she loved to go Line Dancing! She danced with a group of ladies at the Calabash restaurant weekly; one year they performed at the mall during Christmas. We had the pleasure of seeing that! She enjoys all the friends she has made throughout her life, and attends Trinity Christian Church. She can play the piano, and the organ! And she has sung karaoke with us (but she might not tell you that)! As much as possible, but especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas, she loves spending time with family, which includes not only her brother and his wife, but two nieces, four great-nieces, a great-grand-niece and see 90TH, pg. 4

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue June 21

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 2200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Credit card theft was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 8200 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Larceny of certain animals was reported in the 11200 block of Old Ridge Road, Doswell.

Simple assault was reported in the 6300 block of Puller Drive, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 4100 block of Range Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 6100 block of Winding Hills Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 11300 block of Mount Hope Church Road, Doswell.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 11500 block of Sun Shade Lane, Ashland.

June 22

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 10400 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Profane, threatening language over public airway was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 6700 block of Gardenbrook Way, Mechanicsville.

June 24

Damage to vehicle, boat or aircraft was reported in the 14100 block of Elletts Crossing Road, Ashland. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7900 block of Arnoka Road, Mechanicsville. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover. Disseminating videographic still image to harass was reported in the 20800 block of Beaver Dam Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 100 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland. Identity fraud use of identifying information to defraud was reported in the 6000 block of Homehills Road, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny auto theft

Fraudulent use of birth certificate for driver’s license was reported in the 9100 block of Stephens Manor Drive, Mechanicsville.

Manufacture, sale and possession of controlled substance, Schedule I and II, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing firearm was reported in the 10200 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell.

June 23

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 300 block of Junction Drive/ South Hill Carter Parkway, Ashland.

was reported in the 14400 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

Eluding police, endangering persons or police car, was reported in the 10100 block of Telegraph Road/Kings Acres Road, Glen Allen.

Forging instruments: make/ possess was reported in the 9400 block of Assembly Way, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 16200 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier.

DWI, second offense in five years, was reported in the 14000 block of North Washington Highway/ The Vitamin Shoppe Way, Ashland.

Uttering was reported in the 6400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Threats of death or bodily injury by letter or electronic means were reported in the 8500 block of Peaks Road, Ashland.

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Unlawful import/transport/ possession of tobacco products was reported in the 10200 block of North Washington Highway, Ashland. see SHERIFF’S, pg. 4

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were none, and then closed the public hearing. Amos said the application has been written and council members will be receiving a copy. Council member Kathy Abbott noted that “these programs will be hugely beneficial.” Trivett asked about the technical training aspect of the grant. Amos said that the Downtown Ashland Association and Dominion Innovation Center include mentors ABBOTT and advisors and experts that basically pivot a business and how it is being marketed.

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Larceny of bank notes and checks was reported in the 15100 block of Clazemont Road, Montpelier.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 9200 block of Rutlandshire Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 11500 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10000 block of North Rinker Court, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

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“How do you bring in new customers? How are you promoting your business? How are you making those connections?” were among the questions Amos provided in responding to the mayor. She also said that many people have received federal funds and there is the question of how they are leveraged. “How do you account for them?” she said. Amos said Virginia has placed new regulations on safety and workplace requirements. Abbott noted that town businesses “are so different and they have different needs at this point. How do I survive? The rental assistance program would be terrific for people who are trying to get through this.” Amos pointed out that the town “does have some businesses that are thriving and doing better than last year, but how do they keep that going? We have a full spectrum of businesses.”

with wintry weather concerns, Fuller and Atwood had to take into account the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a press release sent to

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 98 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Grand larceny auto theft

was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny parts were reported in the 8200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Henrico County, Mechanicsville.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Simple assault was reported in the 6500 block of Pole Green Road/Janice Avenue, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 5100 block of Mantilo Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

The Local just before press time on Monday, Aug. 17, the two addressed “the difficult decision,” pointing out the cancellation was “due to the uncertainty and risk of potential spread of COVID-19,” as well as “the organization’s concern for the health and

safety of our loyal participants, attendees, vendors and volunteers.” “We did not come to this decision lightly,” Fuller and Atwood continued. “We as volunteers spend countless

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor er voice was punctuated by the sounds of someone who had been crying; the tears coming across the miles through the telephone. I feared more bad news about her and her husband, victims of the all-toofamiliar term COVID-19. Linda and I went to high school together, but our friendship really developed through reunions, as well as on social media. She and Larry are one of those couples that, if you think of one, you think of the other. Linda and Larry roll out like one name. Everybody in my hometown knows them. He is a well-respected court reporter and she is Super Mom. Their partnership is strong and full of love for their children, grandchildren and greatgranddaughter. When I first learned that she was at home alone per doctor’s orders and Larry had been admitted to the main hospital on a floor set up for COVID-19

patients only, I called her, leaving a voicemail that she didn’t need to call back because I knew she had a lot going on -- but I wanted her to know that I was praying for them and I loved her. Within minutes, the phone rang; it was her. Understandably, she was on an emotional roller coaster. So many unknowns and being separated from her “Lar,” as she calls him, was almost too much to bear. And she was pacing around their large house, unable to welcome any family or friends inside. We talked about their situations and caught up on our lives in general. I hoped the distraction would give her a brief moment from her thoughts. One of my best friends lives in California. I called to update her on the status. We are calling Linda every other day or so. And I have emphasized to Linda that she can call any time. While there are still naysayers about wearing a mask, Linda is emphatic about the importance of protective equipment.

This is not about politics. It truly is a life or death situation. A woman I have known all of her life (she was born a few years after me) lost her battle against the coronavirus on Tuesday, Aug. 18. She literally struggled to breathe, with doctors, nurses and hospital personnel doing all they could to help her. COVID-19 is running rampant through my home county, so, if you believe in the power of prayer, I ask that you remember the folks in Logan, West Virginia. I’ve been praying more often than usual. Linda and Larry are Christians, so that brings her peace. Please, for your safety and for those around you, wear the mask and gloves. On Thursday, Aug. 20, Linda received the news that she had tested negative. She called filled with hope and now waits to be reunited with her Lar at home. As tears fill my eyes, the solace I do find is knowing that it’s in God’s hands.

First-hand knowledge: the post office delivers By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist You don’t have to search far to find a negative comment regarding the United States Postal Service, and the latest efforts to reform the agency have evoked severe criticism from both sides of the political aisle.

I get it. It’s easy to complain about the Post Office and it’s often the butt of jokes comparing it to the Department of Motor Vehicles or other perceived government agencies that seem to miss the mark when it comes to efficiency. For many years of my life, I joined in the criticism and embraced a view

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image of an easy gig in my mind, and joked with my friends that riding around delivering mail for a couple of hours a day seemed like an easy way to make a living. It didn’t take long to dispel those unsubstantiated assumptions, and I see DELIVERS, pg. 8

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Look to future not the past as model to success Michael Reardon’s question to Melody Kinser, “Who are you, coming from West Virginia, to tell us what to do?” What is that supposed to mean? West Virginians come from a state that ditched Virginia in 1861 (which included Hanover County), a move we made because of Virginia’s poor decision-making back then and it continues today. Independent people from West Virginia without a dog in the fight have a clearer more fair insight into matters of public opinion such as politics and the past. The attitudes of many who think they deserve special attention or compensation because of past accomplishments of others, past mistakes of others or DNA associations of past ancestors is the reason we can’t get out of this predicament peacefully. My life doesn’t revolve around anything from the past, although some of it is interesting, the times, tools available and situations dictated how things were handled back then, sometimes right sometimes wrong, just like today. The past is done and over with. If people would spend as much time planning for the future as they do wasting time in the past they may end up being one of the millions of highly intelligent, highly successful people of color, including white, who have proven that using the past as a motivator instead of an agitator is smart, beneficial and profitable. Ted Mentz Old Church

The other worldwide pandemic I have been a resident of Hanover see LETTERS, pg. 7

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County, Virginia, for over 20 years, and have had first-hand experience of being rejected as the only family of color in the neighborhood. However, over the years we proved that we are peaceable, responsible, neighborly, property owners. I also have had personal experience with the Hanover County Public Schools division from Pre-K through (AP) high school graduations. They attended four school buildings, over a 16-year period. I do not have any known ancestors who fought in the Civil War, deserving statues or other landmarks to be named after them. However, I had ancestors who owned land, farms and other business undertakings in Hanover. Although my grandfather grew vegetables and raised poultry for sale, he was not allowed to join white farmers inside the now redesigned and abandoned 6th Street Marketplace. White farmers with their family farm names painted on their truck doors could set up and display their produce inside. My grandfather had to stay on the outside sidewalk to sell his produce out of his truck, with no farm names painted on the side. The next family generation members did not allow selfappointed, racially superior persons, in power, to limit or dictate their standard of entrepreneurship; they decided to bypass the Marketplace and drove through neighborhoods selling their produce from the back of un-named trucks. Repeat, multi-racial customers trusted and supported them as their major source for fresh and quality produce, resulting in a profitable income. Like my ancestors’ customers, when I enrolled my kids in see LETTERS, pg. 8

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falls, we sorted, stacked and delivered mail. When schools and other businesses closed, the Post Office remained open and, often, routes that were meant to be mobile were carried on foot. So, I’ve listened with interest to recent discussions regarding the Postal Service and some politicians’ intent to dismantle and even privatize the agency. While I accept the idea that reform and redirection are necessary in any operation, I strongly reject the notion of downsizing or eliminating the Postal Service, or not providing the amount of funding it needs to survive and flourish. And surveys that quizzed citizens on that very question always illustrate an overwhelming majority of Americans support the Post Office. Many find it difficult to imagine a world without mail delivery – packages and envelopes that contain vital medicines, pension and Social Security checks or other critical correspondence. As my mailman approached my door last week as temperatures soared in the mid-90s, he looked tired and

bewildered. I grabbed a cold water from the refrigerator and handed it to him and ask how things were going at the Post Office. He said the recent controversy regarding the service has severely affected morale at his branch, and many of his co-workers are worried about their job security. While talks of privatization and downsizing have occurred for decades, he said this time seems more real. I didn’t keep him long, realizing that minutes count for every mail carrier and there are few spare ones in a long day, but I thought about what he said as I sat in an air conditioned room and enjoyed a cold ice tea. I thought about how many times I had heard people say, “I mailed it yesterday, but who knows when it will get to you. You know how the mail is.” The truth is most of us actually do know how the mail is, and the one word that comes to my mind is dependable. As I considered a lifetime of receiving or mailing letters, I could think of only one example of a piece going missing or being lost in delivery. As a child, I never received a birthday card with the money

removed. Come to think of it, none of my children have either. I tried to think of another service that had caused me so little irritation over a lifetime, but I came up short. I also thought back to the past several months. In those first weeks of quarantine, a time when there was no traffic or activity on the streets, the only vehicle entering my complex was a postal truck. I’m not sure if politicians understand that Americans won’t allow a dismantling of the Postal Service, or its importance to our everyday lives. For most of us, it’s an agency worth saving, and funding properly. Questioning if this agency can handle millions of mailin ballots during the election process is an inquiry valid only to those who don’t appreciate or understand what U.S. Postal workers do on a daily basis. Get ballots to them on time and have citizens return them without delay, and the Postal Service will do the rest. And to the people who still get up at the crack of dawn and stand in front of cases sorting mail long before most of us hit the snooze button, our national disdain should be replaced with a message of thanks.

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P.O. Box 39, Doswell VA 23047. Knowing that the community as a whole would be disappointed, Fuller and Atwood closed by saying, “Thank you for your understanding.” They are, however, already making plans for next year’s parade, which will be held on Dec. 5, 2021. John Clodfelter started the Mechanicsville Christmas Parade in the mid-1980s. It was a small holiday observance at the EVB Windmill Bank in the Village. Since that time, the parade has become one of Mechanicsville’s biggest annual events. A few years ago, as he was

preparing to return as Santa Claus, he told The Local that Mechanicsville should have a celebration for Christmas – “that it would be good for the community.” With his wife Gloria and some friends, they started making arrangements. A Christmas tree was wrapped by Hill Electrical, which used a bucket truck. Local Girl Scouts created decorations for the tree. That first parade had about 32 participants. Through the years, it has grown to where there usually is a cutoff of 100 entries. The parade has always

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hours planning, staging and working this large-scale, free community event. It is a labor of love.” Joining with the Ruritan Club of Mechanicsville, the Rotary helps to raise funds for the Hanover Christmas Mother. “Please take a moment of your time to donate to this amazing organization in the amount (or more) that you would have spent on concessions during the parade,” Fuller and Atwood said. Donations may be sent to: Hanover Christmas Mother,

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LANE, Betty H., 85, of Richmond, Va., went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Allie Horne; a sister, Mildred Horne; and three brothers, Charles, James C. and Wayne Horne. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Joy Yeager (Scott) and Linda LeGay; stepsons, James Lane (Sherry), Robert Lane and Don Lane (Susan); a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Lila Winn, Judy Hamilton (Bob), Peggy Sellers (Jesse) and Gayle Stocks. Betty was a retired switchboard operator for MCV. She was a very proud patriot who loved helping others and serving the Lord. She enjoyed country music turned way up loud and watching “Cops” on TV. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, with interment following in Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Children’s Miracle Network or the Wounded Warrior Project.

is survived by her daughters, Melinda “Lynn” Robb (Ricky) and Pamela Lane Collins (Jim); son, Steven Lane; six grandchildren, Bryan (Tonya), Jason (Krista), Brittany (Chad), Kathryn, Stephanie and Shannon (Will); and six great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all. The family received friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 17. Interment followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairmount Christian Church building fund. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes.com.

LANE, Elizabeth Ann Patterson, of Mechanicsville, went to meet her Lord and Savior on August 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Lane. She

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SPAIN, Melvin G. Jr., 79, of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born September 10, 1940, in Richmond, to the late Ruby and Garman Spain. Melvin is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Ann Spain; four children, Laurie Sweeney (Dale), Melissa Byrne (Brendan), Drew Spain (Ellen) and Paige Flanagan (David); six grandchildren, Taylor

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beloved husband of 57 years, Jerrold Much; four children, Jeri Lynn Anderson, Melissa Blow (Ricky), Brian K. Much, Paula Baird (Benjamin); six grandchildren, Steven, Amanda, Amelia, Austin, Zachary and Samuel; nine great-grandchildren, Autumn, Chloe, Seth, Kember, Andrew, John, Cheyenne, Colton and Hunter; two brothers, Alton and William Roe; and a sister, Debbie Woodzell (John). Emma was a devoted and talented artist. She was a member of Windermere Art Gallery. She enjoyed drawing, painting, crochet and ceramics. She was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church and was devoted to her faith. Emma found pleasure in helping others and had been a nursing assistant in her earlier days. Her greatest joy was found in time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, who she spoiled. The family received friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, where a funeral service was held Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Windermere Art Gallery or your local humane society.

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Man killed in two-vehicle crash near Old Hickory Drive Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE – A 46-year-old lost his life Sunday night in a two-vehicle crash in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike

westbound near the intersection of Old Hickory Drive in Mechanicsville. Sgt. Steve DiLoreto of the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office said a 2019 Honda SUV, driven by a 71-year-old woman with two juvenile pas-

sengers, was traveling west on Mechanicsville Turnpike. The Honda ran off the right side of the highway, striking a culvert. Diloreto also said that the Honda went airborne and struck a 2004 Range Rover

operated by the victim, who had a juvenile passenger in his vehicle. The Range Rover was stationary at the exit of a restaurant parking lot. Both vehicles overturned as the result of the collision.

The driver of the Range Rover was pronounced dead at the scene. The surviving occupant of the Range Rover along with the three in the Honda were transported by EMS to a local hospital with non-life threat-

ening injuries. “Identities of those involved are being withheld pending notification to the families,” DiLoreto said. Deputies with the HCSO responded to the scene at 10:15 p.m.

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RICHMOND -- The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is seeking entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2020 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest. The contest is open to all Virginia middle and high school age public, private and homeschooled students. One winner will be selected from among all middle school entries (grades 6-8) and one from high school (grades 9-12) entries. The topic for the 2020 contest is “An American Who Served in The Military During World War II Who Inspires Me.” Students can consider a member of their family, of their community, or a famous man or woman who served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces as their subject. Essays should be 500 to 750 words in length and utilize interviews and primary sources whenever possible. The two students who write the winning essays will each receive a $200 gift card and each of their teachers will earn receive a $100 gift card to purchase classroom supplies. The student winners also will be invited to come to Richmond to read aloud their essays and participate in the Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony

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at the Virginia War Memorial on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The deadline for entries for the Virginia War Memorial 2020 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. Complete information regarding the essay theme, rules, guidelines and how to enter is available online at https:// vawarmemorial.org/learn/contests-scholarships/essay/ or by calling Virginia War Memorial assistant education director Morgan Guyer at 804-786-2060.

About the Virginia War Memorial The mission of the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is to Honor Veterans, Preserve History, Educate Youth and Inspire Patriotism in All. Dedicated in 1956, the Memorial includes the names of the nearly 12,000 Virginia heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and the Global War on Terrorism. Located at 621 S. Belvidere St. in Richmond, the Virginia War Memorial is a division of the Virginia Department of Veterans Services

EMORY -- Emory & Henry College is pleased to announce that 44 E&H student-athletes from the Intermont Equestrian, cheer and dance teams earned the designation of Emory & Henry Scholar-Athlete for the

About the Virginia Department of Veterans Services The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is a state government agency with more than 40 locations across the Commonwealth of Virginia. DVS traces its history to 1928 and the establishment of the Virginia War Service Bureau to assist Virginia’s World War I veterans. Today, DVS assists veterans and their families in filing claims for federal veterans benefits; provides veterans and family members with linkages to services including behavioral healthcare, housing, employment, education and other programs. The agency operates two long-term care facilities offering in-patient skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’s/memory care, and short-term rehabilitation for veterans; provides an honored final resting place for veterans and their families at three state veterans’ cemeteries. It operates the Virginia War Memorial, the Commonwealth’s tribute to Virginia’s men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice from World War II to the present. For more information, visit www. dvs.virginia.gov.

2019-2020 academic year. Eligibility for the Emory & Henry Scholar-Athlete is open to student-athlete that competes in an E&H varsity sport, regardless of academic class. Studentathletes must achieve at least a

3.25 grade point average for the year to be considered. Local students are: Bobbie Adsit of Montpelier, Intermont Equestrian, and Becca Pagnini of Beaverdam, Intermont Equestrian.

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the Hanover school system, I did not really care what names were placed on school buildings; I expected my kids to receive unbiased, equal and quality education. I was more interested in the atmosphere inside the buildings. I expected my kids to be protected, not bullied or mistreated by other students because of their skin color. I was surprised to learn from my kids of the limitations and assumptions spoken about non-white students, by the teaching staff. I felt compelled to meet with the staff when my kids received contrasting discipline for like issues in the same classroom or on the same school bus. There was concern when I learned of teachers who openly supported belittling and negative comments, about nonwhite students, and general people of color, during class. I, in no way, at any time, supported negative behavior or conduct in school, or any other walk of life by my kids. Likewise, I, in no way, support the recent protesters who acted under the covering of addressing injustices, then changed into violent, destructive riots against humanity in general. Still, the current mindset of many people of color, and their supporters, will no longer accept the current racial “backpeddling” words and actions of co-workers, neighbors, those in power at companies and businesses, or government elected and employed persons. A few of the white, publicly outspoken persons have been used as sacrificial lambs to give the appearance of racial repair, equality, recanting and repentance such as, our President, Papa John Pizza founder John Schnatter, Los Angeles Clippers’ former owner Donald Sterling, TV show host Paula Dean, actor Michael Richards, and TV personality Roseanne

Barr, to list a few. It is astounding, to me, that the patterns of discrimination by today’s insensitive, self-appointed superior race members still attempt to catalog racial words, actions and general disrespect as unintentional, unaware, unseen or unknown. Many members of the selfappointed superior race, openly admit, believe and defend their ingrained racist opinions and actions. Too many racially-based acts have continued over the years with no accountability and no penalty after inhumane treatment of others because of their skin color. Take a survey of your environments: Review the ratio of whites versus non-whites in your neighborhood, on your campus, at your place of employment, your place of worship, places of business you support and in organizations of which you are a proud member. The time of indifference, blind and silent acceptance of racism, disrespect and injustice is over! Equal, respectful and humane justice for all is no longer expected, but demanded. Racism is the other worldwide pandemic; to heal and survive, this land must sincerely change how we relate to one another! “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land”. 2 Chronicles 7:14 M. Laverne Wright Branch Mechanicsville

Scout talks about NSA, surveillance Hello, I am Matthew Bowles. I am a 14-year-old resident of Hanover County and I

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Community Breakfast returns to AL Post 175 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will resume sponsoring a Community

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Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville. Diners must wear face

masks in the building and maintain social distancing. Masks may be removed while eating. They may choose from a hearty buffet, which will include scrambled eggs, plain or blueberry pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, bacon, breakfast potatoes, grits, fried apples, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $8 per person. Proceeds will go toward the many projects American Legion has for veterans and the youth of the community. Youth programs include Boy’s State, Girl’s State, American Legion Baseball, JROTC sponsorships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Oratorical Contests, Essay Contests, and Junior Law Cadet Program. The public is welcome to attend.

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The congregation of the Northside Baptist Church, located at 7600 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville, congratulated Dr. Jeffery W. Scott and his wife, Debbie Ann Scott, for 10 years of service. The Scotts were celebrated on Sunday, Aug. 23, with a special event at the church.

Parsons’ Cause Foundation presenting life and work of leading state suffragette Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

Storytime @ Home returns Sept. 8 Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Storytime @ Home will get underway on

Tuesday, Sept. 8, and continue through Saturday, Dec. 5. According to Librarian Carolyn Garner of the Pamunkey Regional Library, a daily online Storytime will be posted to the system’s website at https://tinyurl. com/prlstorytime at 10 a.m. Submitted photo Monday through Saturday The life and work of artist/art teacher/ Monday-Saturday and on the activist Nora Houston is online, thanks see STORYTIME, pg. 19

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ANOVER -- Learn about Nora Houston (1883-1942), Richmond artist, art teacher, and activist. This is the latest in the online presentations of The Parsons’ Cause Foundation. Miss Houston, the niece of Major James Dooley, was a leading suffragette in Virginia and a founding member of The Equal Suffrage League of Virginia. She also was a leading voice for racial reconciliation and children's rights. John Tucker, the president of The Nora Houston Foundation, speaks of Miss Houston's life and work, as well as the work of the Foundation to preserve many of Miss Houston paintings. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Foundation

dedicated a grave marker at Miss Houston's previously unmarked grave in Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond. Aug. 18 was chosen as the date for the dedication because it was the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, expanding the right to vote to women. The Parsons' Cause Foundation is pleased to work with The Nora Houston Foundation and St. John's Church Foundation in presenting this program. Thanks also go to The Friends of Shockoe Hill Cemetery and The Catholic Woman's Club of Richmond (of which Miss Houston was the president from 1934 to 1936). To view the program, go to https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=bTjGHZraD6A.

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Council OKs rezoning status for Johnson Road acreage By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ASHLAND – Ninety acres in the Johnson Road/Washington Highway area were approved for rezoning status from M-1 to M-2 during the Aug. 18 regular meeting of Ashland Town Council. The location is 1115 Johnson Rd. and 12021 Washington Hwy. In presenting the Ashland Planning Commission’s recommendation, Nora Amos, director of Planning & Community Development, said the applicant – Michael Bradley on behalf of MIG Ashland I LLC -- and property owner – EC Real Estate LLC -- plan to develop a warehouse distribution facility, with a speculative building under review at the plan site process. She noted there was an existing building,

which had been used as a concrete plant, on the industrial use. The Comprehensive Plan calls for site. “A lot was zoned as agricultural; it had been this area to be industrial: manufacturing, truck terminals, warehouse – more truck intensive used as M1 when the property was annexed.” type uses.” M-1, according to the Town of The front part of the site, Amos Ashland website, means the land is said, was rezoned to M-1 in 2013. available for a limited industrial purShe said it “should be designed to pose and is “intended for a variety of ensure compatibility with less intense commercial businesses serving local uses.” and regional customers. Located particularly along major thoroughfares She also said that the where a mixture of commercial activComprehensive Plan “speaks about ity now exists, but not characterized industrial properties throughout, and by extensive warehousing, frequent talks more about the use and the heavy trucking.” feel and how it blends into our comM-2 status is specifically desigmunity.” CONDLIN nated for industrial usage. The Comp Plan encourages “the “An M-1 zoning district is reserved location of high quality commercial for less intensive uses, and uses that are more uses while maintaining an atmosphere of maincompatible with the office park,” Amos contin- taining our current ones.” ued. “The industrial use is more of an intensive Amos said the Planning Department is “try-

ing to get together large parts of land with cohesive landscaping.” A technology zone had been adopted by town council, she added, “as an incentive to bring in more technology and green type of businesses,” starting with the Dominion Energy Center.” Andy Condlin, an attorney with Roth Jackson, appeared on behalf of the applicant. He said he wanted to “stress that this is 90 acres – a substantial amount put together. In March of this year, we had actually started our site plan for one 200,000-square-foot building. There is maximum potential for the other building.” Condlin said the applicant has a “commitment to Johnson Road.” He noted that the site will attract the “type of businesses that are going to create jobs, generate tax revenue.”

Ashland Harvest Run canceled due to COVID-19 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ASHLAND -- The General Federation of Women's Clubs' (GFWC) Ashcake Woman’s Club has been holding the Ashland Harvest Run 5K/10K for the past 16 years as a fundraiser to help local charities. Due to the pandemic, the group has decided to cancel this year’s race, which was scheduled for Oct. 17. However, members have moved their fundraising efforts to a GoFundMe campaign to benefit the Arc of Hanover, We Are Unique, and the Hanover Interfaith Free Clinics organizations. To learn more about the club’s fundraising effort, go to 2017 file photo https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ashland-har- Runners leave the starting line for the 10K event of the annual Ashland Harvest Run. Concerns for COVID-19 canceled this year’s event. vest-10k5k.

Ashland Town Council meets Sept. 1 Enrollment underway for town’s CLA ASHLAND – September will kick off with Ashland Town Council meeting at 7 p.m. on the 1st. The Ashland Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The town’s Parks and Recreation Committee

will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 The Economic Development Authority meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17. Town of Ashland meetings are held at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

ASLAND – Enrollment is underway for Ashland’s Citizen Leadership Academy, which provides an in-depth look at how the town operates, a chance to discuss local issues with town leaders, and getting to meet the staff. Sessions are held at 6 p.m. on the sec-

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you find your zip code on the distribution list printed in today’s publication ing urged to call. Since this special advertising announcement can’t stop anyone from buying up all the new 2020 Edition Virginia State Silver Bars they can get their hands on, the Federated Mint has not set a limit of how many Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bags residents can get – these are the bags pictured above that contain 10 individual Silver Vault Bags each. Everyone who gets these will be glad they did. “Residents who want to cash in on the lowest ever State Minimum set by the private Federated Mint better hur r y. That’s because after the deadline ends, the State Minimum for these pristine half ounce Virginia State Silver Bars set by the Federated Mint will go up to $50 per bar no matter how many bars people get,” Withrow said. “We’re bracing for all the calls and we’re doing the best we can, but with just hours left before the deadline ends, residents who find the first three digits of their zip code listed in today’s publication need to call the National Silver Hotline,” Withrow said. ■

read below then call: 1-800-280-2754 EXT. FMM4030 I keep calling and can’t get through: Keep trying. Right now everyone’s looking to cash in on the lowest State Minimum ever set by the Federated Mint. In fact, we won’t be surprised if thousands of residents order up as many Silver Vault Bags as they can get their hands on before the deadline ends. That’s because the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint has been slashed to the lowest ever at just $29 for each silver half ounce bar for the next 2 days for everyone who gets the vault bags. And since each Silver Vault Bag contains 10 pristine State Silver Bars for just $290 we’re guessing state residents will be claiming two or more bags while they’re up for grabs. But all those who really want to cash in are taking the Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bags containing 100 State Silver Bars before the deadline ends and the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint goes up to $500 per Vault Bag. In fact the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint is reduced even further for those getting the Jumbo Bags so just be sure to ask the National Silver Hotline operator for your discount. So if lines are busy keep trying. How much are the Silver Vault Bags worth: It’s hard to tell how much these Silver Vault Bags could be worth since they are in pristine condition, but those who get in on this now will be glad they did. That’s because the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint goes up to $500 per bag after the deadline ends. So you better believe that at just $290 the Silver Vault bags are a real steal for everyone who beats the deadline. Can I buy one State Silver Bar: Yes. But, the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint of just $29 per bar applies only to residents who purchase a Silver Vault Bag(s). That means only those residents who order a Silver Vault Bag(s) or a Jumbo Silver Ballistic Bag get the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint. All single bar purchases, orders placed after the 2-day deadline and all non-state residents must pay the $50 per silver half ounce bar. Why is the State Minimum set by the Federated Mint so low now: Thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to get the silver at the lowest ever State Minimum set by the private Federated Mint. Now all residents who find the first three digits of their zip code on the Distribution List above are getting the Silver Vault Bags for themselves and all the solid .999 pure State Silver Bars found inside. The price for each Silver Vault Bag after the deadline ends is set at $500 which is $50 per bar, but residents who beat the 2-day deadline only cover the lowest ever State Minimum set by the Federated Mint of just $290 for each State Silver Vault Bag which is just $29 per bar as long as they call the National Silver Hotline before the deadline ends at: 1-800-280-2754 EXT. FMM4030. Hotlines open at 8:30 A.M. FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW INDEPENDENCE: 1776 signiﬁes the year America declared independence proclaiming inalienable rights including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

SIGNIFICANT: Numbered in the order of which the state ratiﬁed the Constitution and was admitted into the Union.

HISTORIC 13 STARS: Each star represents one of the original 13 Colonies arranged in a circle to symbolize the perpetuity of the union as depicted in the “Betsy Ross” ﬂag.

■ SILVER HITS ROCK BOTTOM: It’s good news for state residents who get the Silver Vault Bags each loaded with 10 solid .999 pure Silver State Bars. That’s because residents are getting the lowest ever State Minimum set by the private Federated Mint as long as they call before the deadline ends.

LOWEST EVER: State Minimum set by the Federated Mint drops to the lowest ever for State Residents.

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agency that was created to protect our freedoms is violating them. As a student, athlete, Boy Scout, role model, public speaker, committee leader, assistant student coach, Boy Scout Buckskin Staff member, and school sports captain, I see our government, which was made to establish and uphold freedom, taking away those very freedoms. The FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) amendment is used by the NSA to conduct surveillance on foreign targets overseas. While this allows the NSA to intercept communications of those foreign targets, it gives the meaning and justification of the term "foreign target" a wide application, meaning many foreign communications are intercepted. Allowing these communications to be intercepted does not mean the American people are protected. It is my understanding that contact between Americans and foreign "targets" can be collected as deemed necessary by the NSA and held indefinitely if the communications are found to hold vital information. Additionally, without such evidence, the communications can be held for a five-year period. This does not protect the privacy of the U.S. citizens. Furthermore, international communications between American citizens and foreign individuals that have previously taken place can put the U.S. citizen at risk for further monitoring of their communications. There are multiple ways for American citizens to have their privacy stripped away. One way privacy is being stripped away is in a case where an identified target for surveillance has been mentioned or talked about even without direct contact.

Those communications can then be swept up by the NSA during what is called a “dragnet” surveillance. This type of surveillance completely undermines the NSA's commitment to not monitoring overseas American communications. In other words, the communication filter would kick in to keep that American's communications if the topic is mentioned. This is a violation of that American's freedoms and privacy. A nation with no privacy is a nation with no freedom. Thank you for your time and dedication to informing the people of Hanover County. Matthew Bowles Troop 706 Scout

Face-to-face return to class in Trump hubs “Outline and refine face-toface return to school” was the headline in today’s (Aug. 18, 2020) Mechanicsville Local. Just so happens that today also was the annual “in-service” meetings for all HCPS (Hanover County Public Schools) support personnel (school bus drivers, automobile drivers, and drivers for vans), as well as peripheral folks/managers/directors. These in-service meetings are conducted twice a year. These are conducted so as to allow the school staff (from the superintendent’s office all the way down through the individual school’s staff [principal, vice principal, and a teacher every now and then] and other various individuals) who all have the exact same missionin-life: to plan for and provide our children with as much of an enrichment in education as can humanly, and possibly be put forth. Every effort imaginable. Every parent should be proud of all these exceptional professionals. I was in the military and I

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was a police officer for a local jurisdiction. I have never ever seen as much professionalism as within the Hanover County Public Schools as I have with either the military or the police department. Military, police agencies, EMT, medical professionals (doctors, nurses) and education professionals are always on the front lines to keep our society functioning properly and safely. That said, the only two districts in all of Central Virginia going back to a face-to-face regular schedule as if nothing went wrong (with a 100-year pandemic that, incidentally, Mr. Trump said “would be gone in about 15 days” way back in March) are Hanover County schools and Colonial Heights schools. It’s very interesting and ironic that these two districts are “Trump hubs” where the support for such a reckless buffoon is so abnormally high. How tragic! Puzzling to say the least. There are about 17,000 students in 25 schools in Hanover County. There are hundreds of teachers and bus drivers. There also are thousands of parents who need some type of normalcy in their lives (which includes the kids in school). I know this because I am a bus driver in HCPS. I also know that if even one child, one teacher or one driver gets sick from the pandemic, there could be an explosion of health issues because of the close proximity of all students and staff. I see where the wearing of a mask has become so politicized that strangers are fighting at grocery stores over people not wearing the masks (it’s so simple, just wear the dang thing). We all recently could see where there were 250,000 folks in the 80th annual rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, without regard for the virus. Can you say “Mega-SuperSpreader?” I don’t care about folks partying in a small town in South Dakota. I care about my com-

munity and my fellow school support staff (and all my children). I find it very suspicious that it’s only Trump hubs sending their babies into a meat grinder with a wartime-leveled biological hazard waiting in the hallways and in the buses just to mandate normalcy. Why can’t we all work together in the same direction? I am a nobody and a nothing except a cog in a machine. I am a worker in the trenches. I wish I could wave a magic wand and change the minds of those who make these kinds of decisions (glad I’m not in such a mega-important decisionmaking process position, by the way) because I would be so inclined as to anger those who want normalcy instead of safety for our kids. I will yield to “the powersthat-be” and the decisions they must make. But as I do, I want all to know that another issue occurred today: one of the best bus drivers in all of HCPS told our transportation staff that he is tenuring his resignation immediately because he is concerned about the health of his wife (with a pre-existing condition) by him being exposed to and maybe bringing home COVID-19. Why don’t I do the same? Good question. I’m certain there are many, many school support staff/educators/directors who may feel the same way. It’s an unnecessary burden to place these situations on people. I pray to Jesus Christ in Heaven we all get through this in a safe manner and come out on the other side all the better. UNC today (after beginning fall semester only last week) announced that it was going to “all virtual classes immediately.” They’ve got over 130 positive cases since opening. “Better safe than sorry” has never meant so much. Time will tell (it always does). Dr. Richard Ryder, PhD Mechanicsville

Married 50 years

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John and Brenda Hall will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married on September 5, 1970. They have two daughters, Shandie Covington, and her husband, Matt, of Delran, New Jersey, and Kristy Redford and her husband, Craig, of Ashland. They have three grandchildren, Emma and Colin Covington and Andrew Redford.

SCORE Richmond webinar set RICHMOND -- SCORE Richmond has scheduled the workshop, “The Great Balance: Entrepreneurism and Parenting in Crisis”. Organizers said, “Small Business sustainability during a pandemic is challenging enough. With the current school and daycare crisis impacting working parents – how does one stay above water and remain profitable?” The Zoom webinar will be offered from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The registration fee is $25. To register, go to https://score. tfaforms.net/17?EventID=a100b000004O5Ee. For more information, call 804-350-3569 or visit www. Richmond.Score.org.

Tap Takeover to be held at Tavern HANOVER – Tap Takeover will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Hanover Tavern at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The event will include

pub foods, Midnight Brewery Beer, and music on the patio. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call 804-537-5050 or visit Hanovertavern.org.

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Facebook page (https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / PamunkeyLibrary/) at 11 a.m. Each Storytime features stories, songs, and fun, age-appropriate learning activities. Check the calendar at https://pamunkeylibrary. libcal.com/ to see more virtual programs for all ages this fall. For more information, call your local branch library or email ask@ pamunkeylibrary.org.

wrapped up with a tree lighting at the Windmill Bank. That time is special to Clodfelter, who, as Santa, greets all the little boys and girls. Clodfelter told The Local that an advantage of the event is the fact that “just about everybody knows everybody in the town of Mechanicsville.” The incentive for the parade remains the same after all these years. As Clodfelter said, it’s all about the kids. And that will be the case next year.

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

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p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. The cost is $45 per person. Those who may have recently paid $50 after March 1 have been refunded $5. No tickets will be sold at the door. For invitations or more information, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

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and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-9645 or email kjfaith1@ gmail.com.

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The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had to postpone its 50th reunion again. The new date is Saturday, May 15, 2021. All other previous information is correct, including the location at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool 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

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Rogers brings strength(s) back to Hanover By Mike Barber Richmond Times-Dispatch As Hanover High School’s football program built itself from a winless start-up to a title contender more than a decade ago, much of the foundation for that turnaround took root in the team’s weight room. That’s where assistant coach Jake Just would put the players through grueling workouts, the kind that young athletes simultaneously crave and dread. So before each workout, Sam Rogers — the program’s do-everything star from 2010 to 2013 — would check in with Just, to see what the coach had in store for that day. “I remember coming up to Coach Jake before each workout and saying, ‘What do we have today, man?’” Rogers recalled. “He’d be like, ‘Sam, don’t worry about it. It’s going to be an easy day.’ And it became a thing.” For Just, it was a way to take some of the edge off what was about to happen, what he was about to ask of his athletes. “That was kind of our tagline,” said Just, who said he picked up the slogan from another former coach at Hanover. “I would just repeat that phrase over and over and over. Just get it in their heads that it was an easy day.” Now, that story is the inspiration for Rogers’ adult workout program, EZDay, which he runs

ner and team exercises, while still maintaining COVID-19 social distancing. Rogers will pair the members of the class with partners who line up across the facility from each other. They “meet in the middle,” though still at least 15 feet apart, then one runs back to their workout mat and does an assigned exercise. When the first person completes that, they run back to the middle, at which point the partner runs to their mat to complete the exercise. They try to repeat this as many times as possible in the time Rogers has allotted for the particular drill. The workouts always conclude with a “circuit.” The class splits in half and each half is a team. With members starting at their mats, they run essentially a workout relay race. “You’re not just there for yourself,” said Ellis Whitshire, a 37-year-old from Rockville who is a member of the program. “You’re there to push and challenge everybody else you’re working out with. It’s a great culture.” For Rogers, his passion for the program is about that as James Wallace/Times-Dispatch much as it is the exercise. Sam Rogers, former star and current head football coach at Hanover High School, leads students through a workout at Sports “There’s a certain group that Reality in July. Rogers is bringing the strength and other training techniques he learned at Hanover and Virginia Tech to the Hawks. wants to work out at 5 a.m., a Rogers, who starred at in November, then launched it that, like those from his high certain type of person,” Rogers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 a.m. at Sports Reality Virginia Tech and spent a officially at the Sports Reality school days, are anything but said with a laugh. “But it’s also people that just want to be in Mechanicsville, across the year on the L.A. Rams’ prac- facility in January. Now, he has easy. They are high-intensity carstreet from Hanover High, tice squad, began the work- about 40 dedicated members where he is the football coach. out program with a test run enduring his “EZ” workouts dio sessions that focus on partsee ROGERS, pg. 21

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Kickers win third straight Staff reports sports@mechlocal.com The Richmond earned their third straight win — this time on the road — with a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution II in Foxborough, Massachusetts. After a scoreless first half, Emiliano Terzaghi broke

through in the 54th minute. Teammate Scott Thomsen snagged a loose ball and fed it to Matt Bolduc. Bolduc slipped it through the crowd to Terzaghi, who found the back of the net for his fourth goal in five games. New England’s Mayele Malango equalized the score off a corner in the 71st minute. Richmond kept the pressure

up, and got the winning goal in the 82nd minute. Victor Falck fed the ball to Ian Antley, who in turn placed a perfect pass to Ryley Kraft on a far post run. Kraft slid the ball in for his first goal for the Kickers. The Kickers return home to City Stadium Saturday as they host league-leading Greenville Triumph SC at 6:30 p.m.

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Sam Rogers, former football star at Hanover High School and Virginia Tech, brings the skills and techniques he learned under former head coach Josh Just back to Hanover as he tries to rebuild the Hawks’ football program as its new head coach.

ROGERS Continued from pg. 20

around a community that want to build each other up. The mission of EZday is to build a community of people who go beyond themselves to encourage others.” That’s where Rogers sees the most overlap between football — one of the most team-oriented of sports — and his EZDay program. And it’s worked. Rogers said that while people are often apprehensive about committing to the earlymorning schedule, most who give it a try end up hooked. He’s expanded the program to have an online offering, a TuesdayThursday program called PreGame, that emphasizes stretching and is designed to be a warm-up for the day, and afternoon program for aspiring college athletes.

That overlaps with his other job, coaching his alma mater. At Hanover, Rogers set school records for touchdowns, passing yards and rushing yards and led the Hawks to the state playoffs all four years. He walked on at Virginia Tech, won the starting fullback job as a true freshman and quickly earned a scholarship. His coaches lauded his work ethic and study habits. Former Hokies running backs coach Shane Beamer would get to his office early in the morning and often see Rogers already running on the team’s practice fields. Former Tech offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler dubbed him “the machine.” He amassed 1,494 yards rushing and receiving and scored 11 touchdowns. And Rogers was a fan favorite. Among those in the stands cheering for him was Whitshire,

a Hokies season-ticket holder at the time. “You could be in the stands and see, he gave it his all every play,” Whitshire said. “And from what I see, it’s extended way beyond his football career. Every morning, he’s pumped up motivated ready to go. Ready to go. You walk in and he’s got a smile on his face, ready to tackle the world and get the best out of everybody.” Last week, when Just — who now lives in Western Pennsylvania — was back in town visiting family, Rogers persuaded him to come to the facility for a few days of the EZDay workouts he helped inspire. “It was kind of a changing of the guard, because I had to do what he wanted me to do,” Just said. “I did it. I struggled through it, but it was amazing.” Mike Barber can be reached at mbarber@timesdispatch.com.

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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

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UNITED METHODIST Enon United Methodist Church 6156 Studley Rd; 746-4719 ReNe’e Teague, Pastor Join us for Sunday School, for all ages, 9:45am Worship Service at 11am (Nursery provided) www.enonumc.org office@enonumc.org

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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

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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 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighlandbaptist.org

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"Where Grace Unites Us" 7252 Beulah Church Road (Historic Beulah Church) Mechanicsville, 23111 On August 30 only, Grace United will not have our Sunday service at our location. We will resume on Sept. 6, 10:30 For info, call 335-6728, or visit www.graceunitedfc.org Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM

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

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, September 8, 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 case, at which public comments will be accepted: VAR2020-00008, DAVE LOCKS Requests a variance from Section 26-26.1.(b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the A-1, Agricultural District, when located on an 80-foot ultimate right-of-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of 100 feet. The request is for a 70.5-foot front yard variance, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 29.5 feet. The property is identified as GPIN 8708-17-3126, consisting of approximately 2.12 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of Peaks Road (State Route 657) approximately 487 feet east of its intersection with Stumpy Road (State Route 654). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. C. Jason Hazelwood Code Compliance Supervisor Want to promote your business to over 28,000 Households?

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Request(s) to rescind a Special Exception for a commercial greenhouse that was permitted in accordance with Section 3.6.2(c) of the Repealed Zoning Districts in the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance on GPIN 7779-27-9672, consisting of approximately 16.7 acres. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Residential District, and is located on the northeast quadrant of the intersection of Elmont Road (State Route 626) and Ashcake Road (State Route 657). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna SE2020-00019, DONNA ANTHONY (COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL)

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Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.19 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a home occupation in an accessory building on GPIN 8800-81-9869, consisting of approximately 6.9 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Depot Road (State Route 1001) approximately 0.43 miles west of its intersection with Hanover Courthouse Road (U.S. Route 301). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam

Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a child day care center at the Chapel Church of Christ on GPIN 7823-34-8553, consisting of approximately 1.98 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Woodman Hall Road (State Route 674) approximately 300 feet north of its intersection with Parrish Farm Road (State Route 761). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam SE2020-00022, NANCY ANNE EVANS Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-21.17(b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a manufactured home in the case of a medical hardship on GPIN 7748-89-1221, consisting of approximately 1.64 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the west line of Mountain Road (U.S. Route 33) approximately 1,600 feet north of its intersection with Gordons Lane (State Route 730). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above case 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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Ashland two miles west of U.S. 1, holds it church service at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond. net or call 804-270-9626.

6 p.m. Fridays at the church. The Christian 12 Steps and Biblical wisdom are the basis of study and discussion to learn about God’s place in our lives. All are welcome. For more information, call 804746-5081 or contact Craig Simpson at craigwgbc@gmail. com.

Legion. There also will be donuts. For more information, call Post Commander Eugene Truitt at 804-746-4734.

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

Outside the Walls, a Narcotics Anonymous group, meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Pamunkey Regional Jail at 7240 Courtland Farm Rd. in Hanover. For more information, contact John Shinholser, McShin president, at 804-2491845. The website is http:// www.mcshin.org.

The Hanover Concert Band rehearses from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday, mid-January through mid December, at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 S. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, just south of U.S. 54. Membership is open to anyone who can read music and play a non-string instrument. High school students are welcome with parents’ permission. For more information, visit www.hanoverconcertband.org or call 804789-0536.

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

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A Commanders coffee is held from 10 to 11 a.m. at American Legion Post 90 at 17662 Beaver Dam Rd. in Beaverdam to discuss issues of interest/befits of the American

The Ashland Rotary Club meets weekly at noon at the Iron Horse Restaurant at 100 S. Railroad Ave. in in Ashland. For more information, contact Steve Dunham at 804-

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496-6093 or sandrdunham@ yahoo.com. Overcomers Outreach & Women’s Codependency is a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. at Shalom Baptist Church at 8116 Walnut Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. For more information, call 804366-6524 or email mjfaith1@ gmail.com.

Second Mondays The WEB of Hope meets from 10 a. m. to noon at the Black Creek Baptist Church at 6289 McClellan Rd. in Mechanicsville. It is one of several groups in the Richmond area that crochets, knits, sews, and quilts gifts for the American Red Cross to distributed to those in need. Since its inception, the WEB has donated over 153,000 gifts locally, nationally and globally. If you can make it, the WEB can use it. There are so many organizations in need of help. For more information, call Laurie Wagner at 804781-0338.

Third Mondays Alzheimer’s/Dementia

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

Second Tuesdays The Mechanicsville Fellowship Club meets each month (excluding July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in Room G110 of Shady Grove United Methodist Church at 8209 Shady Grove Rd. in Mechanicsville. Bring a covered dish and join in with a group celebrating faith, fellowship, friends and fun. Meetings are cancelled if Hanover County Public Schools are two hours late or cancelled due to inclement weather. To register, call the church at 804-746-9073; for more information, all Janet Lewis at 804-398-8947.

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The Hanover County Historical Society will be conducting free tours of the Old Hanover Courthouse on the Historic Courthouse Green from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Tuesday through December. The address is 13182 Hanover Courthouse Road in Hanover. For more information, visit http://www. hanoverhistorical.org/index.

Fax submissions to calendar to 804-334-8746, email to mkinser@ mechlocal.com, or mail to 8460 Times-Dispatch 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.

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Inspection of this property will begin at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the sale. Full payment (cash or check) is expected the day of sale. Photo identification is required to bid. All property is sold as is with no warranty implied or expressed and must be removed from the auction site the day of the sale. Vehicles have keys and purchaser will be provided documentation to obtain a title with the Virginia DMV. Said property may be removed from sale without prior notice as needed. Please direct any questions regarding this sale to the Hanover County Treasurer’s Office at 1-804-365-6145 or collections@hanovercounty.gov

Cold Harbor Road Church of Christ will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 14. There is no cost for the luncheon. This is a time for those that have lost their spouses, or now find themselves alone, to meet, socialize, and encourage once another. For more information, call 863-381-1867.

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, eagerly follow all impulses to explore new interests. This is a great time to start a new hobby or even change careers. Be aggressive with your goals.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take inventory of the value of what you have. That doesn’t strictly mean material things. It also refers to the friends and loved ones who always have your back.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 There is no need to deny yourself some guilty pleasures, Capricorn. Dig into a big piece of cake or indulge in some binge-watching. You’ve earned it.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it is alright to go against the grain once in a while if it means that much to you. Sometimes you have to be a trendsetter. This week you stand out in a good way.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 There is some tension going on with you this week over what you desire and what you know is good for you, Leo. You’ll need to walk a fine line if you are to get both.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it can sometimes be best to walk into a situation without any expectations. This way anything that happens can be taken at face value.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, expect more plots than a soap opera in the days ahead. The good news is that you decide which course things will take. Surround yourself with your support network.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 This week could mark the start of a fun and informative phase for you, Gemini. Look around at all the possibilities to learn new things. You can expand your knowledge tenfold.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, sometimes the best conversations you can have are the ones in which the person you are chatting with disagrees with what you are saying. It’s an opportunity to debate.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 It’s required patience, but things will start to make sense in your life this week, Sagittarius. All of the parts start to fall into place and the bigger picture is revealed.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, excitement is fine, but your eagerness to jump into a project may seem too intense to others. Temper some of your emotions.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, acting your age will not feel like fun this week, but you have to hunker down and be the adult. Even as others shirk responsibility, you know how to get the job done.

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