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HANOVER — With the 2020 presidential election less than two months away, General Registrar/ Director of Elections Teresa “Teri” Smithson provided the Hanover County Board of Supervisors with an update on important deadlines regarding voting by absentee ballot at last week’s regular meeting. Smithson clarified that early voting in Hanover equates to casting a ballot by an already established

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absentee system in person. Early voting begins on Sept. 18. “Early voting in Virginia is simply in-person absentee voting,”

Smithson said. “You still come in and get checked in on an electronic poll book just like you would if you went to a polling place.” She described the set-up for early absentee voting in the Wickham Building as a “polling place on steroids.” Employees who will man the operation are currently being trained and renovations in the old Commissioner of Revenue office are nearing completion. “We are already in training for our part-time see ELECTION, pg. 4

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Q – Where do I go to vote in-person early? Will there be other places to vote early too? A – The only place to vote early in-person absentee is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the County Government Center in the Wickham Building at 7497 County Complex Rd. There are directional signs to let you know where to park and where to enter the building. Q – Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused more people to vote an absentee ballot by mail? A – Yes, we will have over 10,000 absentee ballots to mail out on Friday, Sept. 18. Q – Will you be open any Saturdays? A – Yes, we will be open the two Saturdays

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before the election, Oct. 24 and 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, is the last day to early vote! Q – What if I request an absentee ballot but then decide to go to the polls on Election Day? A – If you received your absentee ballot, just take it with you to the polls. You can surrender to the Chief Office of Elections and cast a normal ballot or you can drop off your marked ballot in the ballot drop bag the Chief has.

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Q - If I go to the polls but don’t have my ballot because I lost it, will I still be able to vote? A - You will be offered a Provisional Ballot that you can cast while at the polls. You will be given a written explanation letting you know why you cast a Provisional and the date, time and place the Electoral Board will meet to decide the status of the Provisional ballots to accept or reject them. Q – When is the last day to register or update my voter registration? A – Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the office at 5 p.m. and online at 11:59 p.m. Q – When is the last day that I can request an absentee ballot to be mailed to me? A – Friday, Oct. 23. You can email, fax, online or hand carry to the General Registrar’s office. All requests must be received by 5 p.m. Q – So we don’t need photo IDs to check into vote. What form of IDs will I be able to use? What if I don’t have an ID? A - You need to show your ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement to vote in person in this election. You can use your voter card, Virginia DMV-issued driver’s license or ID card to name a few. For a full list of acceptable IDs, visit the Virginia Department of Elections website, https://www.elections.virginia.gov/. We are here to assist you.

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com HANOVER – Storytime @ Home started on Tuesday, Sept. 8, and continues through Saturday, Dec. 5.

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SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue reported in the 9200 block of Rappahannock Trail, Ashland.

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Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 11600 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 8100 block of Walnut Grove Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 38 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7100 block of Ellerson Mill Circle, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny building was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Eluding police and endangering persons or a police car were reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Brandy Run Drive, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 17200 block of Coatsville Road/Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam. Credit card fraud/$200 in six months, was reported in the 6400 block of Lark Way, Mechanicsville. Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire or medical was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny was reported in the 13100 block of Winston Road/Stagg Trail Road, Ashland. Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 7000 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville. Entering property with the intent to damage was

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10200 block of Washington Highway, Glen Allen. DWI, second offense in five years, was reported in the 8300 block of Creighton Parkway/Creekside Village Drive, Mechanicsville. Breaking and entering house to commit larceny and assault was reported in the 7200 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Kenmore Drive, Mechanicsville.

DWI, second offense in five to 10 years, was reported in the 14100 block of Scotchtown Road/Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam.

Discharge of weapon in or across road was reported in the 11300 block of Cedar Lane, Glen Allen.

Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 14100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road/ Caroline County, Hanover.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6300 block of Pole Green Road/Fieldshire Drive, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, 4500 not from a person, was reported in the 6400 block of Camille Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was erpoted in the 20000 block of Beaver Dam Road, Beaverdam.

Drugs: Possession of Schedule III was reported in the 12100 block of Cheroy Road/Ashcake Road, Ashland. Defrauding hotels and motels, $200, was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway/Cobbs Road, Ashland.

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DWI: first offense was reported in the 42 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

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Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 17200 block of Mountain Road/Beaver Dam Road, Montpelier.

Possession and distribution of drug paraphernalia was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road/ Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

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staff members who will be managing the day-to-day operations in there,” Smithson said. The in-person absentee voting office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with additional hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the last two Saturdays of October. Drive-thru curbside voting also will be available on those last two Saturdays. “The parties are excited about having a parade-like atmosphere as they come through and cast their ballots on the curbside,” Smithson said. Curbside voting will be set up in the rear of the Wickham Building where voters can pull up and call for service if attendants are not already in place. “No one will have to come into the building if they want to vote curbside.” Voters also will be able to access a ballot box where absentee ballots can be deposited avoiding concerns regarding recent United States Postal Service delivery issues. The box is under 24-hour surveillance and will be emptied three times a day by election officials and representatives from each political party. “This ballot box was a direct result of COVID,” Smithson said explaining that her office realized early (before recent General Assembly action that requires similar accommodation) that many absentee vot-

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Assistant Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security since April 2018. Talmadge also served as Director of the Response Programs Division at the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and Director of Homeland Security and Resilience during the McAuliffe Administration. He

ers are in a high-risk category for the virus and would need options. Voters in Virginia are not required to provide a reason to request an absentee ballot, and that adjustment in policy has resulted in an increase in mail-in ballot requests. “Throw in the issues with the U.S. Postal Service and that ballot box is even more important now because they have the ability to cast their ballot and it’s secure without having to worry if it will get there,” Smithson said. To date, Smithson’s office has received 8,200 absentee ballot requests for this year’s election compared with a total of 2,500 requests for the 2016 presidential election. “We have no idea what we are looking at when it comes to the inperson voting that’s going to take place in the voting center. We are projecting in the 34,000 to 36,000 range, and it’s hard to wrap your head around that number,” she said. Smithson said a recent study in Mecklenberg County, North Carolina, revealed that more than 60 percent of their voters opted for absentee ballots and she expects Hanover County’s numbers to be similar. “We anticipate to have that because we have the trifecta of everything that’s going on in our community right now,” Smithson said. Add to that an ample amount of misinformation that is filtering through the is a former Deputy Commander for the Virginia National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP). Talmadge received a a bachelor’s degree in human nutrition from Virginia Tech, and earned a master’s degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness from Virginia Commonwealth University.

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community regarding in-person voting, and it could produce more requests for absentee ballots. Hanover voters can request absentee ballots until 5 p.m. on Oct. 23. “People think that our polls are not going to be open in November because they have to make appointments at the DMV to get their driver’s license,” Smithson said. “They think they have to make appointments with us to come in and register to vote. There’s so much miscommunication out there that we are doing our level best to try and dispel some of that anxiety.” Hanover polls will be open on Election Day, fully staffed to accommodate presidential type levels. Even with the anticipated increase in absentee ballots and number of people voting by mail, numbers at the polls could be substantial, according to Smithson. “There’s a large number of people who have requested an absentee ballot and are going to hang on to that ballot, and then decide to go to the polls on Nov. 3,” she said. “Then we have another issue.” The General Assembly recently passed legislation that requires localities to provide ballot boxes at each polling location. “When a voter comes in with their absentee ballot in hand, they’ll be either able to cast that ballot in that little box, or they’ll be able to surrender it and cast a ballot in-person.” Special electronic tracking

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systems should prevent voters from voting twice. After an absentee ballot has been requested and sent, “If you go into a precinct and you check in with your name and address, they’re going to see a little banner on the electronic poll book that says there is an outstanding absentee ballot,” Smithson said. Voting by mail begins Sept. 18 and the last day to register to vote is Oct. 13. The last day to vote early is Oct. 31. No witness signature is required to vote by absentee ballot for this year’s election, and new measures are in place

to make sure ballots are filled out correctly. Curing the ballot is a process by which Smithson’s office can process ballots as they arrive and return ones with incorrect information to the voter for correction before the election. Ballots are qualified as they arrive and place in the machines, but will not be counted until election night. “If we see that you have missed your apartment number or didn’t sign it or had the wrong address, we get to call or email you or write you to let you know that you have the opportunity to come and fix this error,” Smithson said.”

Photo IDs are no longer required to vote in Virginia, but persons voting in-person must show documents that contain their name and address. New voters will be assigned voter registration cards. Much of the added expense incurred setting up the Voting Center is covered by an $81,000 allotment provided by recent federal CARES [(Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act] funding. “We used some of that for some high-speed equipment that will help us to facilitate the election night and this onslaught of absentees.”

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Technology paved the way for uninterrupted classes By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ithout today’s technology, students in public and private schools, as well as all other forms of educational institutions, would have lost most of the 2019-2020 year. It appeared as though all modes of education systems did their best to keep students on the learning path. Overall, while in a different environment (home), students were able to maintain their classes online. It wasn’t that long ago that such a feat would have seemed impossible. During my seventh grade year (19681969), the bus drivers went on strike. As I recall, they were members of the Amalgamated Transit Union. Even though we

were responsible to arrive at school however possible, classes went on as usual. I had a cousin who was attending the Logan Branch of Marshall University and living with our grandparents. He would give me and some neighborhood friends a ride to the junior high school every morning. So, we were among the “lucky” ones who still attended classes. If memory serves me (that’s not always 100%), the scene throughout the two buildings that made up grades 7 through 9 was somewhat chaotic. Administration and staff did their best to keep order under extraordinary circumstances. All I remember actually learning were two poems: “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer and “Flanders Fields” by John McCrae. After all these years, I

still can recite most of both. Anyway, so the point is, we didn’t have the options of logging on to a computer to “see” our teachers, submit our assignments, or take part in the classroom. I guess the most challenging part of the off-site experience is the lack of social contact. Who among us didn’t eagerly await the next morning to see that cute boy or girl before the first bell rang? And, of course, there was the missed opportunity of gathering with your best friends or, on a larger scale, the gang you ran with after school and on weekends. To the members of the Class of 2020, I sympathize with you in regards to the events you did not get to take part in as you left behind your public education. Hopefully, whether it’s in the coming year, or at a class

reunion, you can celebrate your rites of passage through some type of commencement ceremony. To all the students, administrators and staff who are returning to the classrooms in the coming weeks, stay safe, adhere to all the guidelines, take care of yourself and those with whom you have been charged to protect. Yes, it’s a much different world than when a bus strike changed a school system’s schedule. But, let’s support Hanover County Public Schools and parochial schools in their commitment to provide safe and secure sites for learning. Thank you to those leading the way in this unique endeavor. So, now it’s time to log on and get to studying. The future belongs to the young.

The search for ‘normal’ continues in what is like a lost season By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist Does it feel like Labor Day at your house? While most are celebrating the end of summer, I’m left wondering what happened to not only summer, but the preceding season as well. Who could have imagined when the lions of an epidemic first blew in last March that when that first nip of

cold air appeared, we’d still be talking about our desire to return to some form of normalcy. That’s not to say we haven’t made progress or things haven’t improved from those dark months of despair when thousands of Americans lost their lives to a ferocious virus. It all seems like a blur now — the searches for toilet paper and hand sanitizer, empty shelves at the super-

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Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7000 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 18

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 6000 block of Studley Road, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 5100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive, Mechanicsville. ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest, second offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Rx fraud to assume title of Medical Doctor (MD) or pharmacist to obtain drugs was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 15300 block of Beaver Den Lane, Beaverdam. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 16000 block of Mountain Road/ Waltons Tavern Road, Montpelier.

Aug. 19

DWI, third offense in 10 years, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 6400 block of Gaines Mill Road, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road,

Obtaining money by false pretenses, $200, was reported in the 8400 block of Erle Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8400 block of New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 37 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville. Slander and libel were reported in the 10300 block of Avenel Place, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 6000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Dumping trash on highway or private property was reported in the 12000 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 6300 block of Watt House Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 37 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

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Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8000 block of Elm Drive/Stonewall Park, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 101000 block of Peridot Court South, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 9500 block of Fawn Park Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny, $500 or more not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7200 block of Edgeworth Road, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 15300 block of Taylor Road/Terry Road, Beaverdam.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 12000 block of North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

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

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 12300 block of Farrington Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10400 block of Chickahominy Falls Lane, Glen Allen.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 41 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 20

Brandishing a firearm was reported in the 6300 block of Queens Lace Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Jane Lee Circle, Mechanicsville. Entering property with the intent to damage was reported in the 8300 block of Colmar Drive, Mechanicsville. Dumping trash on the highway or private property was reported in the 7400 block of Kelley Drive, Mechanicsville. Simple assault was reported in the 14100 block of Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. Simple assault was reported in the 12200 block of Lees Lane, Ashland.

and salute an American workforce that continues to answer the call. It’s also a good time to recognize members of that workforce who have made sacrifices to ensure our lives could continue with as little disruption as possible during these trying times. On this Labor Day, it’s the grocery store workers who restock those empty shelves, the doctors and nurses who don’t have the option

six months, was reported in the 11500 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 21

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 10200 block of Kestrel Drive, Ashland.

Threats in writing were reported in the 7300 block of Hanover Green Drive, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in

of working from home, the public safety workers or postal employees who continue to provide vital support to our communities that more than deserve a day off. It’s those unsung heroes that remind us of the power of the American psyche, the ability to endure and overcome the most desperate of situations in the most difficult of times. As summer comes to an end, I suppose I’ll look back

and remember this summer as the lost season and approach the start of school as a new beginning — for students, parents and the millions who are ready and willing for a return to work. For the men and women we celebrate on this seasonclosing holiday, it’s a return to the familiar role of providing the fuel that runs a nation. It’s the way of the American worker.

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Marshall and Mary Myers; and sister, Lera Myers. Ann graduated from John Marshall High School in 1958 and attended RPI (now VCU). She worked for AT&T, taught kindergarten at Laurel Hill United Methodist Church for five years, then went on to work for Henrico County Public Schools for another 15 years. Ann was also a Sunday school teacher at Four Mile Creek Baptist Church. She was a member of Varina Junior Women’s Club as well as Pamunkey River Garden Club. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 61 years, Cecil F. Barnes; children, Rene Barnes Melton (Randy), Troy Barnes (Tammy Johnston), Denise Barnes (Garry King); grandchildren, Chad Melton, Blake Melton, Travis Ward, Cooper Ward; and great-granddaughter, August Melton. The family received friends on Wednesday, August 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, in Washington Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at nelsenrichmond.com.

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Anna Mannino (Angelo), and Giovanni Giambanco (Beth); nine grandchildren, Salvatore (Maria), Elena (Vincenzo), Filippo (Cristina), Philip (Lesley), Rosalia (Vito), Antonio (Hannah), Giuseppe, Ariana, Gianluca, and Gianpaolo; 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Giuseppe Ingariola (Rosaria) and Rosa Picone (Ambrogio); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was an amazing and hardworking wife, mother, and grandmother who loved everyone and always put the needs of others before her own. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon, with services beginning at 12 noon, Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. Entombment will follow in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The family asks that if you are ill or are concerned about exposure to potential pathogens that online condolences be made at bennettfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd #130, Glen Allen, VA 23060.

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survived by his wife, Virginia E. Dressler; two children, Frankie Dressler (Christi) and Lee Anne Orndorff (Randy); four grandchildren, Andrew, Sydney, Josh and Jordan; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Lumpkin. He was retired after 35 years of service with C&P Telephone and was an active member of Fairmount Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. with services beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount Christian Church, P.O. Box 788, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 or the Hanover Humane Society, 12190 Washington Hwy., Ashland, Va. 23005. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

DRESSLER, Franklin C. “Spike,” 87, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord in Carolina Blue Heaven, Friday, May 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kelsey Orndorff; and his dog, Hannah. Spike is

GIAMBANCO, Elena Ingargiola, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Tappahannock, went to be with the Lord on her 86th birthday, Friday, September 11, 2020. Born in Carini, Palermo to the late Giovanni and Francesca Ingargiola, she was also preceded in death by her siblings, Giuseppina, Vita, Antonino, Maria, and Rosalia; and great grandson, Adriano. Elena is survived by her husband of 65 years, Filippo Giambanco; three children, Antonino Giambanco (Patrizia),

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JONES, Mary Catherine, passed from this life to the next on Monday, September 7, 2020. She was a beloved friend, sister and Aunt Kay. She never met a stranger and loved to have a good time. She worked see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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at the telephone company for over 30 years and after retirement she had several part time jobs. She most loved being a bagger at Ukrop’s because of the chance it gave her to interact with others. She played softball and basketball in high school and in leagues most of her adult life. She was an avid college football fan -- Go Bama! Go Hokies! Go Army! She was an advocate for first responders and participated in the Citizen’s Academy through the police department. Five years ago she moved into Legacy Park, where she found an amazing community of friends. She was the daughter of Novella Hatcher, Fred Jones and Sam Hatcher. Her siblings and their families will carry on her legacy and spirit: Barbara England (Charles), Will Hatcher (Jane), David Hatcher (Jane) and Glenn Hatcher (Christi). She treasured her time spent with Barbara, whether on road trips or potting around town, and loved her annual Williamsburg time with all the siblings. Mary Kay was a person with a big personality and even bigger heart. The family will be celebrating her with a private service. In honor of her life we ask that you make a contribution to the Henrico Volunteer Rescue Squad (P.O. Box 911, Sandston, Virginia 23150) or The Wounded Warrior Project. For condolences, see www.blileys.com.

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MUDD, Robert Gardiner “Bobby.” Bobby Mudd, 75, a lifelong Richmond resident

and beloved father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend to so many, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Blair, to cherish him. Bobby was a gifted artist, a talented chef, a winning fisherman who occasionally exaggerated his catches, a Sudoku master, a collector of rods and reels and broken lawn mowers and just about anything else. He was a modern day Renaissance man who loved Hershey bars, caffeine free Diet Coke, Doritos and his family, although not necessarily in that order. He was also a tough but loving dad to Randy, Tommy and Brian. And he was Granddaddy/BopBop to his 10 grandchildren. He could fix anything or at least fiddle and fool with it until it was functional again. Bobby relied on his vast collection of spices and seasonings to whip up gourmet meals for his family, although his 10 grandchildren always looked forward to the specialty of the house when they visited hot dogs, mac and cheese and applesauce. He loved his grandchildren fiercely and was immensely proud of them, whether they were winning high school cross country races, hooking a big fish at their house in Mathews County, getting a perfect report card or following in his footsteps by creating beautiful art. He loved painting landscapes of rolling hills, river scenes, abstract oils. Some of his favorite pieces hang in his own private art space in the basement of his home in Mechanicsville. He and Blair spent hours together creating masterpieces with their friends with the Rivah Rat Painters group in Mathews. Bobby was born and raised in Richmond, just as his parents were. He met the love of his life, Blair, when they swam together for the Ginter Park Pool swim team. Bobby also was a proud Eagle Scout. Bobby and Blair both graduated from John Marshall High School, and then he went on to

pursue degree in architecture at the University of Virginia. He worked at Fluor Daniel for 20 years and then at Circuit City until he retired in 2008. He traveled often but always came home in time to see every one of his three boys’ football and basketball games. Bobby had a rumbling voice and a wide grin that commanded attention. He was kind and creative, and he loved life and all its joys especially his family. He will be missed dearly and celebrated often by his wife, Blair; his three sons, Randy (Kristin) of Mechanicsville, Tommy (Regan) of Midlothian and Brian (Paige) of Mechanicsville. His grandchildren will continue to make Bobby proud through all of their achievements. They are all Mudds through and through: Andrew, Rachel, Daniel, Courtney, Beau, Dylan, Whitney, Presley, Townshend and Campbell. He is also survived by his brothers, Dick Mudd (Donna) and Bill (Gladys); and many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, September 30 at 11 a.m. at Mechanicsville Christian Center, 8061 Shady Grove Road, Mechanicsville. Masks are required.

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RICE, James Linwood Jr., died September 3, 2020. Born February 19, 1938, to Hazel Lovell Stroud and J. Linwood Rice in Waverly, Va. Later cared for by his second mother, Kathryn Gilliam Rice. Heck is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 62 years, Betty Mattox Rice, affectionately always known as see OBITUARIES, pg. 13

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ASHLAND -- Master Gardeners are trained community leaders who work to increase citizens’ knowledge and understanding of environmentally sound horticulture. They seek to improve the quality of life in their communities through education. Master Gardeners are trained by Virginia Cooperative Extension, a group of Extension Agents and Specialists who extend knowledge from Virginia’s land grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State. Do you love gardening? Do you enjoy helping others learn? Do you feel a commitment to

community service in Hanover? If so, join in on the Master Gardener Course. Due to COVID-19 the 2021 Course will be virtual/online. Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and City of Richmond have joined forces to offer a virtual Master Gardener Course that will offer unprecedented flexibility for Trainees. Laptop/desk top/electronic device, Wi-Fi, webcam and speakers are required for this virtual course. The course will be offered beginning January 2021 in this virtual format three (3) days a week. Unable to make the timed session? You can view see MASTER, pg. 13

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“SUSIE”; a son, James Linwood Rice III (Jimmy) predeceased him. He is survived by his son, Gregory Rhodes Rice (Melissa); brothers, Jeffrey G. Rice and Kenneth Harland; five grandsons and six great-grandchildren. He was a longtime resident of Hanover Courthouse, Va. and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, serving as Senior Warden for two terms and currently as Trustee. Heck was a 50-plus year member of Ashland Masonic Lodge 168. He attained the rank of Eagle Scott in 1956. He was an active member of Duck’s Unlimited and was an award winning decoy carver. Heck graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and Cadet Corps in 1956. He later attended VPI for one year, but became a fiercely loyal Hokie fan. The family would like to express many thanks to the Henry Fire Co. Station #6 and the Hanover EMS along with the loving care and professional attention provided by the nurses, doctors and daily staff members of Memorial Regional Hospital. They are truly heroes of today. Due to COVID-19, there will be no service at this

time. A life celebration will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 441, Hanover, Va. 23069.

STEVENS

STEVENS, Genevieve Myra Johnson “Gen,” 86, of Mechanicsville, passed into eternal life surrounded by her family on September 7, 2020, after a life of faith, service to her students and church and love for her family and friends. Genevieve was born May 10, 1934, in Bakersville, N.C., to the late Ernest and Ella Johnson. She received her B.A. and M.A. in Education at Western Carolina University and began her teaching career in Charlotte, N.C. After meeting the love of her life, Robert “Bob,” she moved to

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it at a later time and still receive course credit. Hanover’s classes will be live from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Jan. 19 through March 25, 2021. Again, if you can’t join in on the live classes, you can review the recorded classes at a later time to fulfill the class requirements. The one-time fee is $180, which includes all resources and materials, payable after acceptance into the program. Applications may be found on Hanover VCE website (www.hanover.ext.vt.edu). Additional details are available on a recorded session of our Home Gardening Series: How to become a Master Gardener: http://bit.ly/21mgclass Course deadlines: An in-person Open House and interview will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6 (social distancing and masks required) at the VCE Hanover Extension office lawn.

Virginia, eventually settling in Mechanicsville and continued teaching in Henrico County for 30 years while raising three daughters. She was recognized as Henrico’s Teacher of the Year in 1978 and spent the last 15 years of her career teaching in The Talented and Gifted Program. Gen retired from Henrico County in 1992. Even today, many of her students describe her as their favorite teacher and stay in touch with her. Gen was a faithful member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church for 59 years, where she served as Elder for many years and joyfully participated in the Forum Sunday school class. She enjoyed being part of the Flower Guild which served to beautify the services. Gen was a member of the Commonwealth Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She served 12 years as part of the Decorating Committee for the Festival of Trees fundraiser in support of Memorial Regional Hospital and had a gift for decorating as reflected in her holiday decorations. Gen enjoyed reading, water aerobics and traveling with Bob and her best friends, Nancy and Billy Walls, and see OBITUARIES, pg. 19

Appointments are required. A Virtual Open House and Interview is available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, by Zoom. Appointments are required. The application deadline is Oct. 30. Email to angellp@vt.edu Acceptance decisions are by Nov. 13. The deadline for payment is Nov. 20 (after acceptance) If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, contact the Extension Office during normal business hours. The office is located at 13015 Taylor Complex Land in Ashland. Phone 804-752-4310 or fax 804-752-4311. A limited number of scholarships may be available for Master Gardener Trainees. For more information about the course or becoming a Master Gardener, contact Angelette Pryor, extension volunteer coordinator, angellp@ vt.edu, 804-752-4309 or call the Hanover Extension Office main line at 804-752-4310.

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New school year begins

50th Anniversary

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Twins Ella and Emma Saunders started their junior year at the Health & Sciences Specialty Center at Hanover High School and Atlee High School, respectively, on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Liam Carlson is a second grade student at Pearson’s Corner Elementary School.

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The children of Gabor “Bill” and Betty Fulop happily announce their parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. Bill and Betty were married on September 12, 1970, at First English Lutheran Church in Wheeling, West Virginia. They have been blessed with two children, Heather (and Scott) Palumbo and Will (and Rachael) Fulop, and one grandson, Hunter. Bill recently retired from his contracting business, and Betty retired from Verizon. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, working in their yard and a good cup of coffee.

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This young lady took a moment without her mask on to get a photo taken, but was prepared when she was headed to school on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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Kendal Houston started her freshman year at Hanover High School with online studies. Many Hanover County Public Schools students opted for the virtual classroom.

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Canteen: Ashland’s new ‘eatertainment’ reinvents restaurant

SHLAND -- The landmark Ashland Coffee & Tea has been imaginatively reinvented as Canteen by owner Cate Hawks and new partners Jason Alley and Michele Jones. The restaurant boasts great food and fun games, with a deep commitment to the community. In the center of Downtown Ashland — at Railroad Avenue and Route 54 -- Canteen is a funky casual eatery that fits the neighborhood vibe. For over 20 years, Ashland Coffee & Tea served the public with food and entertainment. Canteen looks to build upon that foundation and to evolve. The new restaurant offers an expansive breakfast and lunch menu, while brewing locally roasted coffees, whole leaf teas, and tisanes. Craft beer, wine, and specialty mimosas also are on tap. Outdoor and indoor seating is available, and you will find lawn games and live music to make the dining experience complete. Jason Alley and Michele Jones bring a wealth of culinary experience from recent Richmond ventures Comfort, Pasture, Flora, and Bingo. The partners offered Cate Hawks a proposal to expand the Ashland Coffee & Tea model for modern diners. Hawks agreed, and the idea went into motion very quickly — with less than two

weeks for renovation and launch. The concept of Canteen references the restaurant’s theme and its charity mission. The mid-century decorations in bright colors with an outdoorsy theme recall the old-fashioned fun of summer camp. To make the experience complete, try your hand at cornhole or ring toss, hear a local band, and watch the freight trains as they roll by. “We call this concept ‘eatertainment’,” Alley said, “because we want to provide customers enjoyable dining and a fun experience. There is no restaurant quite like this in downtown Ashland. We offer a unique, fun, relaxed environment.”

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Cate Hawks and Jason Alley are pleased to bring a new type of dining experience to the Town of Ashland. Canteen has opened at Railroad Avenue and Route 54. Rather than a restaurant, they prefer to describe it as “eatertainment.” As shown in the photo below, social distancing is being observed.

ASHLAND – A request for denial and one for approval of a change in a Conditional Use Permit involving RandolphMacon College ended last week with the Ashland Planning Commission deciding to defer any action until the Oct. 14. Members agreed to review the conditions for the use. Will Tucker, a Planner II in the office of Planning & Community Development, appeared first before the commission, explaining that the college wants to use the house at 301 Caroline St., covering one-half acre, for administration services.

option to “pay it forward” and donate a meal for those who can’t afford one. “We strive to do better for our community through an

‘Eat Well, Do Good’ restaurant model,” Hawks said. “We use profits to help children in foster care go to summer see CANTEEN, pg. 16

see R-MC, pg. 16

Part of Rockville quarry operations to be moved ROCKVILLE -- Residents living near a Rockville quarry may soon notice a bit less noise in the neighborhood after the Goochland County Board of Supervisors approved a request last month to relocate part of the operation from its current location to a property farther to the north. Martin Marietta Materials Inc. had received a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the quarry in 1989, and was not seeking any changes to the original agreement. Instead, the request was part of an ongoing update

to the company’s Rockville facility. The company plans to relocate its existing processing plant and equipment onto newly acquired land that is farther away from residents on Rockville Road and to create vegetated berms and provide buffers from public roads. The new processing plant will employ new equipment to be quieter, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly. The CUP request had received a favorable 5-0 vote from the Planning Commission in July. Roslyn Ryan is editor of The Goochland Gazette.

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As Canteen develops a new culinary menu, the team’s goal is to share the delicacies with everyone. Canteen customers have the

A portion of the street consists of single-family residences. Tucker said the site is just outside of campus, with the “footprint property being requested to change to office use.” He noted that the house, which was built in1920, is Colonial Revival in style and “resembles a lot of building patterns you’ll see throughout town.” Looking ahead, Tucker said it was significant to preserve the property’s character, as well as continue to provide a walkable, predominantly residential and traditional neighborhood. He said there are one to four units per acre. He described the street as

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camp. We feed people who are hungry, anyone who needs to eat. Our whole team holds the strongest belief in serving this community.” The owners and staff at Canteen, located at 100 N. Railroad Ave. in Ashland, welcome members of the community and visitors to stop by and try the food and entertainment. You can learn more at ashlandcoffeeandtea.com. Article submitted by Maggie Beal Longest, executive director, Downtown Ashland Association.

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higher-end and that there is a need to protect the “higher-end that we currently have.” Those living there, he said, are “folks bringing higher-paying jobs.” If the CUP were to be approved, Tucker said it would expand the footprint and operations of the 2009 Master Plan, while, if denied, R-MC would stay within the existing campus footprint from the Master Plan.

He again referred to the impact of the pedestrian/ walkable environment, as well as confining the college to the footprint in existence. Following Tucker in addressing the planning commission was Robert Lindgren, president of R-MC, who pointed out that he resides at 305 Caroline St. “The college and town are inextricably linked, and tonight is another example of that,” he said in his opening remarks. “I am here to support

this Conditional Use Permit for 301 Caroline St. This would be a CUP that would be identical to the one approved for this property’s next door neighbor at 303 Caroline St. That one was approved by this body on Feb. 8, 2012, and by town council on March 6, 2012.” The only distinction between 303 and 301 Caroline St., Lindgren continued, is that “today the subject property had the college effectively boarding it on two sides, whereas the

college boards three sides: east, north and west.” He said there is a “stronger case for this CUP,” with the college intending “to use this building for our marketing and advancement staff; 303 houses our alumni staff.” He said it would be a “seamless transition from our alumni, media and other important visitors to visit the campus in one of those two buildings when they come to campus.” Lindgren said he was “grateful for the partner-

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“Secret Life of a Celebrity Surrogate” (2020) Å ››› “The Invisible Man” (2020) Elisabeth Moss. ›› “Big Top Pee-wee” (1988) ‘PG’

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72nd Emmy Awards Awards show honoring television’s best. (N) ’ (Live)

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Jessie ’ Tarzan ’

(:03) “Sorority Secrets” (2020) Brytnee Ratledge.

››‡ “Bad Boys” (1995) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith. Å

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“Ruthless Realtor” (2020) Christie Burson. Å

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The Mechanicsville Local

(:45) The Third Day ’ Å

›››‡ “Up” (2009) ’ ‘PG’ Å

Raven

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(6:50) ››› “The Invisible Man” (2020) ‘R’ Å

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September 16, 2020

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(:40) ››‡ “The Recruit” (2003) Al Pacino. ’

The Vow

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OBITUARIES Continued from pg. 11

cherished her trips to Europe, Alaska and Hawaii. Gen was known for her kindness and always putting others before herself. Her steadfast faith and generous spirit were reflected in her day to day life and served as a role model for her children and grandchildren. While she loved her life and friends in the Richmond area, she longed to travel to her beloved Western North Carolina and to visit with her remaining family there. In addition to her parents; Gen was preceded in death by her brother, Douglas Eugene Johnson of Brighton, Mich. She

is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert Lewis Stevens Jr. of Mechanicsville; daughters, Myra Stevens Moore (Michael), Tamara Stevens Loving (Jamie) of Stafford and Lori Stevens Jessey (David) of Charlotte, N.C.; sister, Susan Johnson Conley (Ted); brothers, Billy Warren Johnson (Betty) and Daniel Lee Johnson (Penny), of Bakersville, N.C.; and sister-in-law, Gloria Johnson of Brighton, Mich. Gen is also survived by her beloved grandchildren, who adored their “Gee Gee,” Robert James Loving of Raleigh, N.C., Benjamin Garrett Loving and Caroline Blair Loving, of Stafford and Cole David Jessey and Alexander Fairbanks

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Jessey, of Charlotte, N.C. She also has numerous nieces and nephews that will miss her greatly. The family would like to thank those that took such good care of Gen in her final days, especially the staff of Memorial Regional Hospital and Bon Secours Hospice, the angel nurses of Care Advantage and the staff of Covenant Woods. Due to COVID-19, there will be a private burial service for family. A celebration of her life will take place at a time to be later announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. bennettfuneralhomes.com.

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

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Rescheduled The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 has had 8 PM

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CBS6 News Hollywood

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Whose Line Whose Line Penn & Teller: Fool Us

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POV In My Blood It Runs

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10 PM

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MLB Baseball: Teams TBA.

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Dr. Phil ’ Å

PBS NewsHour (N) ’ Mod Fam

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(:05) “Inheritance” (2020) Lily Collins. ’ ‘NR’ Å

6 PM

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see CALENDAR, pg. 27

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Overcomers Outreach and Women’s Codependency, a Christ-centered anonymous support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud

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Manhunt: Deadly Games

(35-FOX) The Steve Wilkos Show

Blue Bloods ’

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.

Love Island (N) Å

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NFL Football: New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders. (N) (Live)

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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 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

Saturday, June 20 Rescheduled

Countdown NFL Football: New Orleans Saints at Las Vegas Raiders. (N) (Live)

Go Off

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CALENDAR

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Notre Dame Football Replay ’

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(:01) Time100 (N) Å

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NCIS The North Pole ’

FBI: Most Wanted Å

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

Wheel

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J. Kimmel

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Cosmos: Possible Worlds ’ Å (DVS)

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(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM

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America’s Got Talent Live Finals (N) ’ (Live) Å

(:01) Transplant Saleh

News

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Hot Bench

Blue Bloods ’

(23-PBS) Ready Jet

(57-PBS) Beyond a Year in Space

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Judge Mathis (N) Å

The People’s Court (N)

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Last Man

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SciGirls ’

Biz Kid$ ’

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(USA)

Law & Order: SVU

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››‡ “Justice League” (2017) Ben Affleck. Å (DVS)

(WTBS)

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(3:30) ›› “Bloodsport” (1988) ’

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PBS NewsHour (N) ’

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NBA, Pre-Game Show

NBA Basketball

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Lost Resort Å

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(3:30) ›››› “Titanic” (1997) Leonardo DiCaprio. A woman falls for an artist aboard the ill-fated ship.

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Deadliest Catch The Cornelia crew fights. Å

Inside the NBA (N) Big Bang

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Supernanny (N) Å

Alaskan Bush People: Off the Grid (N) ’ Å

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The 700 Club ’ Å

Chicago E.R. Pilot (N)

››‡ “Men in Black 3” (2012, Action) Will Smith. Å

(:40) ›› “Midway” (2019, War) Ed Skrein. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

(:10) ››› “Assault on Precinct 13” (2005) ‘R’

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››› “The Blind Side” (2009) Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw. ’ Å

Supernanny ’ Å

Mod Fam

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Real Time, Bill Maher

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››‡ “The Magnificent Seven” (2016) Denzel Washington. ’ Å

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(:35) ›› “54” (1998) Ryan Phillippe.

Amanpour and Company Experience

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Fake or Fortune? Å

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NewsNation Å

Doc Martin Rescue Me

Deadliest Catch Å

Seinfeld ’

A Place to Call Home

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Two Men

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(:03) ›‡ “What Happens in Vegas” (2008)

Jessie ››› Rio

Supernanny

››‡ “Bad Boys” (1995) Martin Lawrence.

REAL Sports Gumbel

Lovecraft Country ’

›› “Ma” (2019) Octavia Spencer.

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Keselowski talks big, wins big in playoff By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Early last week, Brad Keselowski said he expected to dominate and win at Richmond Raceway in the Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night. He did not have to search for recipes for crow for his postrace meal. Keselowski, in his No. 2 Western Star/Alliance Parts Ford, led for 192 laps – nearly four times as many as Austin Dillon, who was next on the number of laps lead list with 55 – and, more important, slipped past Dillon on Lap 352 for the final lead change of the night to claim his 34th career Cup Series win, fourth win of the season and 20th top-10 finish this season. Keselowski said it was not easy to back up his words with results. “These are some of the best drivers in the world and they’re not easy to beat,” Keselowski said. “I knew we were going to have a great car. I knew I had put a lot of work into what I needed to do as a driver to be really good here and to find a really strong rhythm, and if I could pair those things with an execution race, a race with great execution, I felt like we could win it – and we put all those three together, and here we are. That feels really incredible. It’s

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Justin Allgaier started his weekend with a bang by winning the Xfinity Series Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway Friday night. He left Richmond with a sweep of the Xfinity doubleheader by winning the Virginia Is For Racing Lovers 250 Saturday.

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Brad Keselowski collects the checkered flag at the finish line at Richmond Raceway after winning the 63rd Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night. Keselowski predicted earlier last week that he would do big things in Richmond — and he delivered.

hard to find the right word for it, to be honest, but I’m going to enjoy it for sure.” One might think Keselowski would have been so thrilled by the win to celebrate with a good burnout, but no. Keselowski

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was thinking long-term. He used the car twice this season – once at New Hampshire – and won both times. “I want this car for Phoenix. It’s 2-for-2,” Keselowski said. “I’m really pumped about this

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performance and the way we’ve run on short tracks. Man, this thing was awesome!” Keselowski said he was feeling good about the playoffs as the regular season came to an end.

“I just feel like things are coming together. I know that’s probably hard to make much out of, but it takes so many little pieces to come together to win and to be great,” he said. “Good – I’ve run really good

here on the Cup level for probably the last eight to 10 years, but I’ve had a couple seasons that were great, and the difference between good to great is just all the tiny little things and the details, and I feel like a lot of those details are going our way.” But Keselowski knows he has more work to do to get to the season finale Phoenix. Still, the win Saturday night in Richmond earned him a ticket to the second round of the NASCAR playoffs. Martin Truex Jr. finished second and Keselowski’s Penske teammate Joey Logano finished third. Dillon was fourth. Chase see BIG, pg. 22

Late pass gives Enfinger ToyotaCare 250 win By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – Grant Enfinger led only 18 of the ToyotaCare 250’s laps Tbursday night, but it was the seven laps he led at the end of the race that made all the difference. Enfinger slipped his No. 98 Champion/Curb Records Ford past Matt Crafton’s No. 88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford on lap 244 and fought him off to the finish line to claim his third win of the season and fifth in in the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series overall. Enfinger said it was a nice change from his recent fortunes as the Gander series heads into the playoffs. “It’s been a rough last month and a half to two months or so,” Enfinger said. “We really have struggled with speed, probably with the exception of Michigan [on Aug. 8]. We’ve just been a little bit off with speed. “We haven’t been terrible, but we’ve dug ourselves a hole in the first stage whether it be just handling or whatnot. We get the truck better, but then we bury ourselves in bad track position and we just haven’t had a truck good enough to overcome it.” But Enfinger and his crew made some adjustments for Richmond and they paid off. “Myself and Jeff Hensley, we

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Elliott (fifth), Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Aric Almirola, Alex Bowman and Clint Bowyer filled out the top 10. Local favorite Denny Hamlin started out strong, leading for 45 laps early in the race. But a pit road-speeding penalty on Lap 84 sent him to the back

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Left, Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Champion/Curb Records Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway Thursday night — the first truck race in Richmond since 2002. Above, Enfinger slips past ThorSport Racing teammate Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Ideal Door/Menards Ford.

make that move work. It would have been tough to pass him otherwise, but I definitely feel we were a little bit better able to run him down.” With nine top-10 finishes in addition to his three wins this season, Enfinger had already clinched a berth in the Gander series playoffs. He finished the evening with 2019 points, which has him fourth in the points standings behind

Sheldon Creed (2026), Zane Smith (2022) and Austin Hill (2022). Making up the rest of the top-10 are Brett Moffitt (2015 points), Rhodes (2014), Crafton (2009), Christian Eckes (2005), Todd Gilliland (2003) and Tyler Ankrum (2002). Gilliland and Ankrum clinched the final two playoff berths Thursday night. Hill, who finished eighth Thursday, clinched the Gander truck series regular season title. The Gander series playoffs begin on Sept. 17 in the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The final race of the 2020 season will be the Lucas Oil 150 on Nov. 6 at Phoenix Raceway. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

love the short tracks, but we’ve struggled on them a little bit. We haven’t been able to contend for wins at short tracks.” Enfinger said. “It’s really nice to have some speed tonight – not only for the momentum it gives us for the playoffs, but also to kind of check a box. I feel like we maybe found a feel I’m looking for at a short track.” It was a good night for his race team. Enfinger, Crafton

and third-place finisher Ben Rhodes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Crafton’s second-place finish was his ninth top 10 finish of the year. It was Rhodes’ first top-10 finish. Enfinger and Rhodes nearly ruined each other’s night with a bit of contact earlier in the race. “It’s racing. At the end of the day, Duke and Rhonda Thorson let us race. They’re incredible owners. They want

a ThorSports F-150 in Victory Lane,” Enfinger said. “I probably squeezed [Rhodes] a little bit. He slid up into me. I thought it was going to ruin our day at the time.” Enfinger got a little help from a lapped car to make the final pass around Crafton. “A lapped car moved Crafton up the track a little bit,” Enfinger said. “We were able to stick a nose under there and

of the pack, and he never quite recovered, finishing in a frustrating 12th place. Dillon was also dinged for speeding in pit road at that time. “I wish I wouldn’t have had the speeding penalty, but we overcame that,” Dillon said. “I should have been a little bit more patient getting to pit road there. . . . Either way, what a great night for our team.” Harvick, Hamlin and

Keselowski have already clinched berths in the round of 12. Harvick leads in overall points with 2143 points, followed by Hamlin (2122) and Keselowski (2112). Logano is fourth with 2109 points, followed by Truex (2096), Dillon (2094), Elliott (2086), Bowman (2085), Kyle Busch (2076), Almirola (2065), Kurt Busch (2065), Bowyer (2061), William Byron (2058), Cole Custer

(2053), Matt DiBenedetto (2036) and Ryan Blaney (2034). The Cup Series playoff field gets narrowed down to 12 Saturday at the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The race starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBCSN and streamed on the NBC Sports App. Dave Lawrence can be Joe Mahoney/Times-Dispatch reached at dlawrence@mechlo- Brad Keselowski (2) passes Joey Logano (22) during the cal.com. Federated Auto Parts 400 Saturday night at Richmond Raceway.

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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

Immanuel Episcopal Church Worship @ 10AM on Sundays 3263 Old Church Road www.immanueloc.org 804-779-3454 The Episcopal Church of the Creator 7159 Mechanicsville Pike, 746-8765 Christ Centered, All Welcome Now worshiping in-person outside & Live on YouTube See the link on our website 8:00am Service 10:30am 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

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

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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 Rural Point Baptist Church 6548 Studley Road, 730-3226 www.ruralpointbaptist.com

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5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship

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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

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

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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.newhighland.org

"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.

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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Mechanicsville United Methodist Church 7356 Atlee Road 746-5118 Pastor Amy Johnson Join us online or in person for Worship Sundays 10am Cub Scouts Pack 517

Shady Grove United Methodist 8209 Shady Grove Rd. at the corner of Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville 804-746-9073 Weekly Online Worship Sundays at 9:45 a.m. shadygroveumc.org/worship online Rev. Jay Kelchner, Pastor info@shadygroveumc.org

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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES IN HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Hanover County, Virginia (the “Board”) will hold a public hearing on the adoption of a proposed resolution authorizing the issuance by Hanover County, Virginia (the “County”), of general obligation bonds and pledging the full faith and credit of the County thereto (the “Bonds”). The Bonds will be sold to the Virginia Public School Authority (the “VPSA”) to finance a portion of the costs of capital projects for public school purposes for the Hanover County Public Schools, more specifically facility and infrastructure improvements and equipment, including without limitation roof repairs, bathroom renovations, HVAC repairs, auditorium renovations, school grounds upgrades, safety/security enhancements and upgrades, school building upgrades, gymnasium repairs and related building improvements. The Bonds will be issued in a principal amount not-to-exceed $10,700,000 to finance such projects and pay the costs of issuance. The Bonds may be issued in more than one series and from time to time. The public hearing, which may be continued or adjourned, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 before the Board in the Board Room in the Hanover County Administrative Building located at 7516 County Complex Road, Hanover, Virginia 23069. Any person interested in the issuance of the Bonds or the purposes for which they are being issued may appear at the hearing and present his or her views. HANOVER COUNTY, VIRGINIA John Budesky, County Administrator

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Supervisors has set Wednesday, September 23, 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: REZONINGS 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 PERMIT CUP2020-00007, 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, which is located on GPINs 8707-46-1121, 8707-47-3113, 8707-47-3460, and 8707-47-6789, consisting of approximately 50.1 acres. The property is zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Learning Lane (private road) approximately 1,725 feet south of its intersection with Whippoorwill Road (State Route 653). 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 SPECIAL EXCEPTION SE2020-00020, HANOVER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Request(s) a Special Exception Permit in accordance with Section 26-336 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a fence taller than permitted in the front yard on GPIN 8707-46-1121, consisting of approximately 34.69 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located at the terminus of Learning Lane (private road) approximately 1,725 feet south of its intersection with Whippoorwill Road (State Route 653). (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam 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.

ated with our strategic plan for growth. We hope for one day of having a proper entrance from Henry [Street] to the college.” Even though there may have been talks about exploring additional more retail space, Lindgren said, “R-MC is not a developer, we’re not looking to take over the town.” When the college has been approached by potential sellers, he said, “We turn them down.” He closed his presentation by repeating, “We are inextricably tied with the town.” There were no speakers for the public hearing portion of the request. In other business, reports included: z Dan McGraw, representing Ashland Town Council, said grant funds for businesses impacted by COVID-19 had been reviewed; access to broadband is a growing concern, but council doesn’t have an answer for that; updated a policy on appointments; and started FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) training. z Will Tucker, speaking on behalf of the Downtown Ashland Association, said Train Day was postponed; Light Up the Tracks will still take place; the organization is looking at what can be done for Halloween; and work continues on a Railroad Park Subcommittee of the Association, which received a $50,000 matching grant and is setting up around town trying to bring motorists off Interstate 95. He said they were “working very hard on that,” urging community members to

visit the website, https://www. ashlandvirginia.com/railroad. Donations will be accepted through Nov. 30. z Nora Amos, director of Planning & Community Development, said they are “excited to have the ability to give out that money (CARES – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) to our nonprofits and businesses.” She said town council “has allowed us a little bit of flexibility in helping businesses with the COVID-19 grant funds.” She encouraged the planning commission and those attending the meeting to check out the Trolley Line Trail Ashland to Petersburg that is under construction. She said it is “definitely not what I had envisioned.” The Governor’s Office will hold an official ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 29; RSVP through her. She said the Ashland Street Parties, a nonprofit group is doing a lot of work around the town to keep the plaza updated and created the train mural. A party is being planned at Oakdale, with tickets costing $10. The Ashland Theatre is still showing outdoor movies, and the Hanover Arts and Activities Center is coordinating with the theatre to have some outdoor musical events. The next meeting of the Ashland Planning Commission is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Ashland Town Hall at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland. The meeting also livestreams at https://www.ashlandva.gov/89/ Town-Meetings.

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.

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

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

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in Ashland by R-MC faculty, staff, student and visitors. The college attracts 117,000 visitors a year on average into the Ashland-Hanover area, generating an additional $1 million. The college’s support to the town, he added, boasts nearly $50,000 in charities, as well as in-kind use of the school’s facilities, including the Blackwell Auditorium and the campus for the Ashland Strawberry Faire. He said there are “many, many other functions” that take place there. As for the students, Lindgren said they “provide tens of thousands of hours to the town. With the exception of dealing with COVID-19, we welcome our neighbors sitting around the fountain, and we keep lights on the football field to walk the track.” “During my 14 years, any properties that we have acquired mostly have been to create a buffer between our taller buildings and the surrounding areas, purchased them at retail prices,” he continued. He said the college’s investment to properties have “helped to maintain the value of surrounding properties as well. We have endeavored to keep these properties as residences.” The only zoning changes or Condition Use Permit that R-MC has pursued are 303 and 301 Caroline St. Lindgren said, “Some acquisitions such as the intersection of England and Henry streets are associ-

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Smart technology can help people manage the hustle and bustle of everyday life. For example, people who utilize smart technology in their homes can adjust their thermostats, dim or increase lighting in a room, adjust the volume on their televisions, and lock their doors. Thanks to smart technology, homeowners can do all of those things and more in mere seconds, all without getting off the couch. Many people were quick to embrace smart technology in their living rooms, where families typically gather to watch movies and entertain guests. But smart technology can be utilized in every room of the house, including the kitchen. In fact, smart refrigerators are one smart appliance that forecasters predict will become increasingly popular in the coming years. A 2019 report from Grand View Research estimated that the global smart refrigerators market size, which was valued at roughly $254 million in 2018, will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 13.7 percent between 2018 and 2025. So while smart refrigerators might be a curiosity for many homeowners at the moment, they will very likely become a staple of many kitchens in the years to come, as adults become more informed about the ways they can benefit by bringing smart tech

into their kitchens. Smart refrigerators can reduce food waste. Many people have found spoiled food in their refrigerators, and the problem of food waste is considerable across the globe. Smart refrigerators can help reduce food waste by reminding owners of expiration dates, potentially compelling them to make use of food before it needs to be discarded. Smart refrigerators can simplify grocery shopping. The HBS Digital Initiative, which aims to build community and expertise around digital transformation at Harvard Business School and Beyond, notes that some smart refrigerators can be linked to online grocery shopping apps, potentially putting an end to instances in which shoppers forget items at the grocery store. Smart refrigerators also can be linked to recipe apps, which can make shopping for ingredients that much easier. Smart refrigerators can save shoppers money. Smart refrigerators can be expensive, with some costing many thousands of dollars. However, over time smart refrigerators can help shoppers save money by saving them from buying items they don’t need. Smart refrigerators can take inventory of what’s inside a refrigerator, making it less likely that shoppers buy duplicate items. -Metro Creative Connection

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Improve storage at home omes are getting bigger, but it seems like people are still lamenting a lack of storage space. National Public Radio says the average American home has nearly tripled in size during the last 50 years. Despite that, 10 percent of Americans still need to rent off-site storage, according to a report in the New York Times Magazine. Self-storage facilities are one of the fastest-growing commercial real estate segments, and the Self Storage Association says there are more than 50,000 storage facilities in the U.S. alone. The commercial real estate company CBRE, Ltd., says there are roughly 3,000 self-storage facilities across Canada, and 65 to 85 percent of self-storage tenants are residential users. Improving storage at home can be a costeffective alternative to renting storage space. With these easy tips, homeowners can maximize space immediately.

Think vertically

Utilize track storage systems

Recess drawers or shelves

Closets may be plentiful, but if not efficiently utilized, space may still seem lacking. Track closet storage systems often make greater use of closet space than traditional shelf and hanging rod systems. Customizing closets using track systems or other modifications can improve utility of all closets in the house.

Gain more storage by recessing a chest of drawers into what is called the ‘knee wall’ of homes that have sloped ceilings in attics and upstairs bedrooms. Utilize these short walls in an efficient manner by sinking drawers or shelves into them, without taking up floor space.

Invest in storage beds

Maximize spaces by looking up and down for storage possibilities. Items that are not used frequently, such as seasonal decorations or travel suitcases, can be stored in high spaces. Shelving on walls can go as high as necessary and be put to use in awkward wall areas, such as in corners or under eaves.

Invest in storage benches/ottomans A stopping area inside the front door replete with a storage bench can house shoes, umbrellas, hats, backpacks, and other items, keeping them tidy and out of sight. In living rooms, look for chests or ottomans that are decorative and functional. Store throw blankets or board games inside.

Rafter shelving

While in the attic (or a garage), add hanging Storage beds typically feature cubbies or shelves to rafters or exposed beams to create offdrawers within a platform-style bed frame. It’s the-floor storage as well. a practical home storage solution, and does not These are just a few of the handy ways to require any building. improve the interior storage space in a home. -Metro Creative Connection

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A Special Supplement to The Mechanicsville Local September 16, 2020

FALL HOME IMPROVEMENT

How to protect kids by securing furniture and TVs arents go to great lengths to protect their children. Much of those efforts may be directed at potential threats outside the home, but it’s equally important that parents prioritize safety inside their homes as well. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a child in the United States is injured in a television or furniture tip-over incident about 43 minutes. Tip-over incidents are preventable, and the CPSC offers the following tips to protect children.

Secure top-heavy furniture

Use sturdy furniture When choosing furniture to hold a television, be sure to read product descriptions to ensure you’re only buying furniture designed to hold a television. Items described as ‘television stands’ or ‘media centers’ are designed to hold televisions, but size and weight restrictions also must be considered when buying such products. TV stands and media centers are only safe if they are designed to hold televisions that are the size of your TV.

Secure the television

wall. Properly mounted televisions likely won’t come off the wall no matter how curious kids are, but no item should be lower than 27 inches from the ground. Parents who can’t or don’t want to mount their televisions can purchases anchoring kits, which the CPSC notes cost as little as $5 and take as few as five minutes to install. Parents hesitant to do the job themselves can have televisions mounted or anchored by professional installers for a nominal fee. Many electronics retailers offer installation services as well.

Top-heavy furniture also should be secured to prevent tip-overs. Anti-tip brackets are inexpensive and can be used to secure dressers, bookshelves and other pieces that pose a threat to curious youngsters. Anchoring furniture secures items to the wall, and the CPSC notes that a lot of newly built furniture is sold with anti-tip devices. These devices should be installed immediately so children are safe from the moment a new piece is brought into the home.

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Televisions can be secured by mounting or anchoring them to the wall.

items on top of televisions, dressers or book- Parents who recognize this threat to their youngshelves. Keep such items low or stored in low sters’ safety can ensure that their homes remain The CPSC recommends that all televisions be safe environments for curious kids. Curious kids may try to climb furniture if drawers to remove the temptation to climb. secured by mounting or anchoring them to the -Metro Creative Connection they see toys, remote controls or other enticing Tip-over incidents are deadly but preventable.

Remove tempting objects

Personal safety tips to be aware of

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Locking doors is a simple way to promote safety.

The fight or flight mechanism is an important tool in safeguarding well-being, but there is much more a person can do than relying strictly on gut reaction. Taking personal safety seriously means having a realistic view of the potential dangers in the world, and employing various strategies that promote safety. Put down the phone. Distractions are a major cause of injury and putting oneself at risk. Texting while walking or driving increases the risk for injuries. Predators also look for signs of distraction or weakness, and eyes that are glued to a phone make it hard to remain aware of your surroundings. Lock your doors. Everyone wants to believe theirs is a safe community. But crimes like door push-ins or break-ins happen in every community. Locking home and vehicle doors puts an added

barrier between a would-be criminal and your belongings or person. Stick to well-lit areas. The dark can hide people and ill intentions. Try to run as many errands or tasks during daylight hours as possible. When you must go out at night, walk or park in well-lit areas. Move to a public place. If you think you are being followed, either on foot or in the car, go to a public place or a police station. Don’t overshare on social media. People have a tendency to throw caution to the wind on social media, revealing personal details they likely wouldn’t share in other settings. Posting you are out of the house or away on vacation is an invitation for trouble. Avoid isolated places. Waiting for a bus, taxi,

A Special Supplement to The Mechanicsville Local September 16, 2020

ride share, or even to meet another friend in a place without a lot of people around can put you at risk. It’s better to wait inside of a store or a building with others, if possible. Check visitors first. Whether at home or in a hotel while traveling, confirm who is knocking on the door before opening it. If someone states they are from a particular business or service, ask for identification. Call the front desk of a hotel to confirm identities and purposes. Watch your drink. Never leave a drink unattended in a public restaurant or bar, as something can be slipped into it. Similarly, don’t accept a drink you that didn’t see being poured. Maintaining personal safety is something that requires forethought and practice. -Metro Creative Connection