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No action: school board delays vote on school names By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER — The names on the marquees in front of the formerly named Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School have been removed, but the controversy regarding the renaming of those two campuses continues. Hanover County School Board members

took no action at last week’s meeting and delayed a vote to rename the schools for 30 days to allow additional public comment. The panel seemingly rejected recommendations submitted by a 30-person committee comprised last month to supply names for board consideration. On Wednesday, Sept 16, the committee submitted Twin Rivers as its final selection for the former Lee-Davis campus and Mechanicsville for the middle school.

Board chairman John Axselle, Beaverdam District, said he could assure the public that Twin Rivers would not be one of the names considered for the high school. Dr. Carol Cash headed the committee and said student input was a large factor in the final recommendations, and current and future attendees did not want Mechanicsville as the new name for the high school. Community input expressed in a survey

clearly favored Mechanicsville and that option received the most votes for both schools. Cold Harbor board member Norman Sulser moved to rename the high school Mechanicsville and delay a vote on a new middle school name, but his motion did not receive a second. Mechanicsville school board representative Sterling Daniel questioned the lack of geographsee NAMES, pg. 7

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ASHLAND -- Get ready, the Historic Hanover Challenge is coming. Find out how well you know Hanover County through questions, GPS checkins, and photos using the free mobile app (Scavify). Starting on Saturday, Oct. 17, participants will have one week to complete the game to be entered into a prize draw-

ing. The player that completes the challenge in the fastest time also will win a prize. Free to play, but pre-registration is required. For those wishing to participate, without downloading the app, indicate that during pre-registration. Hanover County Parks and see HISTORIC, pg. 13

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Chamber board officers agree to serve another year By Melissa Haley Special to The Mechanicsville Local At a hybrid virtual and in-person Annual Member Dinner, the Hanover Chamber of Commerce elected leaders for the coming year on Sept. 10.

Limited in-person seats were available to members so that the event could held in a safe and socially distanced way; virtual attendees were present on the big screen. Though the Chamber’s Executive Committee typically rotates each year, the

Nominating Committee proposed continuing the leadership team for a second year. Nominating chair Kenny Janes said, “Rotating leaders keeps our board fresh and allows us to engage more leaders; a see CHAMBER, pg. 12

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Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE — American Legion Post 175 will sponsor a Community Breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m.

on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Main Hall of the Post located at 8700 Bell Creek Drive in Mechanicsville. Diners must wear face see BREAKFAST, pg. 7

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SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover.

Aug. 22

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7200 block of Cold Harbor Road/Harbor Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

False report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 18300 block of Dogwood Trail Road, Rockville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 4400 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

Receiving goods from credit card fraud, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Pebble Lake Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 9400 block of Atlee Station Road/Staple Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 16000 block of West Patrick Henry Road/Robert Terrell Road, Montpelier.

Grand larceny, auto theft, was reported in the 7100 block of Brook Way, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8300 block of Hanover Grove Boulevard/ Hanover Grove Lane, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. DWI: 2nd within 5 years BAC .15 to .20% was reported in the 14200 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 16500 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Breaking and entering to commit larceny/assault and battery, etc., was reported in the 7000 block of Lee Park Road, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 24

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 9000 block of Shady Grove Road/Washington Henry Drive, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 11300 block of Caruthers Way, Glen Allen.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 7100 block of Pole Green Road, Mechanicsville.

Recovered property was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Recovered property was reported in the 11300 block of Caruthers Way, Glen Allen.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8300 block of Old Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road/ Fast Lane, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 8300 block of Old Cavalry Court, Mechanicsville.

Brandishing a machete was reported in the 8200 block of Skirmish Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 14500 block of Scotchtown Road/ West Patrick Henry Road, Montpelier.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 12400 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover. Petit larceny from auto was

Aug. 25

Simple assault was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 23

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

Hit and run, personal injury,

Computer fraud to obtain services, $500, was reported in the 11200 block of Washington Highway, Ashland.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in 6500 block of Confederate Hill Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland. ID theft to obtain ID to avoid arrest was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Forging coin and bank notes was reported in the 7200 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road at Richfood Road, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, value $1,000, was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road, Hanover. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 8200 block of North Mayfield Lane, Mechanicsville. Grand larceny building was reported in the 9000 block of New Bethesda Road, Mechanicsville. Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 9200 block of Swannanoa Trail, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 7000 block of Sunnyside Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 10500 block of Stony Bluff Drive, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 9000

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road, Mechanicsville.

Profane and threatening language was reported over a public airway in the 6400 block of Gaines Mill Road/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Travellers Way, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

DWI: 1st offense was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Lost firearm was reported in the 7000 block of River Valley Road, Mechanicsville. Drugs: Possession of Schedule IV was reported in the 9300 block of Howard Drive, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Recovered property was reported in the 8400 block of Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 27

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 12300 block of Greenwood Road, Glen Allen.

Aug. 28

Petit larceny building was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 29

DWI, BAC .15 to .20, first offense, was reported in the 8000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Eluding police, endangering persons or police car was reported in the 6600 block

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 10100 block of Kings Dominion Boulevard, Doswell. Simple assault was reported in the 10900 block of Richardson Road, Ashland.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Stonewall Parkway/Jennifer Lane, Mechanicsville.

Sept. 1

Recovered property was reported in the 7200 block of Foxal Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 100 block of North Washington Highway/ England Street, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 40 block of Interstate 295 North, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny building was reported in the 3400 block of Lake View Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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

ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 7400 block of Smoothbore Lane, Mechanicsville.

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

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 34 block of Interstate 295 South, Mechanicsville.

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

Aug. 30

Larceny or theft, third or subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

Failure to perform construction after advance was reported in the 9000 block of Salient Lane, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny auto theft was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway, Ashland. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 6500 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ Brandy Creek Drive, Mechanicsville.

accident with damages, $1,000, in the 8500 block of Chamberlayne Road/Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 4200 block of Old Church Road/ Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in the 10200 block of Still Creek Lane, Mechanicsville.

Aug. 31

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8100 block of Academy Drive, Mechanicsville. Reckless handling of a firearm was reported in the 7200 block of Arrow Stone Road, Mechanicsville. Driver did not report an

Sept. 2

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 16400 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, see SHERIFF’S, pg. 7

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Why would anyone say COVID is a hoax? By Melody Kinser Managing Editor very day, Joyce was posting about her friend Randy and his battle with the coronavirus (COVID-19). There would be positive comments followed by those of great concern for him. Sadly, the global pandemic recently took his life, leaving a huge void in his community outside of Huntington, West Virginia. Joyce, like so many in Westmoreland, were devastated by the loss. And, then, a week ago, his son Eddie took to social media to talk about Randy and the backlash the family faced over the illness that took their loved one. He said he had taken a break from social media in the spring, but decided to resume posting when his father was hospitalized. He was providing updates on his dad’s status. After Randy passed away, Eddie chose to remain on the site “in hopes of seeing posts that might lift my spir-

its. Some posts included memories of my dad that made me smile. But, my joy would be shortlived and I find myself ready for another longer break.” Eddie said he and his dad kept up with news about the virus from the time its existence became public through various news outlets. He said Randy often said, “People will take it seriously when someone they know or love dies from it.” To Eddie’s dismay, that did not prove to be correct. “People that were close friends with my dad, people he loved, and even some family, post daily about COVID being fake, or that it is being blown out of proportion.” While he expressed his thanks for the support the family received, he said he was baffled “as to how people that cared so deeply for my dad (who died from this beast of a virus) can turn around and act like it’s not a big deal. I know many people who have died from other health issues (cancer, heart disease, etc.) and never once have I said these diseases are fake or not a big deal. “What makes this different? That you have to

actually sacrifice something small to help others by wearing a mask? Maybe it’s the fact that your child would have to take a year off of playing sports (which might not have had to happen had people taken it seriously early on)? “What will it take to get you to realize the magnitude of this situation?!” Eddie had minor symptoms of COVID and, at the time of his post, was still dealing with the after effects. Because of the response of people he thought he knew, he said, “I’m heartbroken. I’m tired. I’m grieving. But, most of all, I’m angry. The ignorance and blindness to current events that I have seen, on this site in particular, have me at my breaking point. “ He offered apologies if he angered anyone, but, if that was the case, he asked those who became mad self-reflect. Keep Eddie and his family, as well as the other thousands who have dealt with or continue to fight this horrible virus, in your prayers.

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As a tax-paying citizen of Hanover County (migrated from Chesterfield County 23 years ago and will never go back) I’d love to get a few (just a few, wouldn’t want to confuse too many “important” folks) answers to some dire questions. As an employee of Hanover County, I’ll keep this brief, cordial and to the point. 1) Why aren’t Hanover County School Board members selected during cyclical elections? 2) Why did the school board members vote to meet virtually and then vote to send children to face-to-face inschool classes when most other local jurisdictions stayed online (to ensure safety)? 3) What happened to the $800,000 PPE (personal protective equipment) allotment in the school budget? 4) (Again) why aren’t school board members selected during cyclical elecFisher discovered documents of a tions? long-forgotten shipwrecked Spanish Dr. Richard Ryder galleon lost off Key West in a series Mechanicsville of hurricanes in 1622. After researching the disaster, Fisher discovered a manifest listing millions of dollars

Perseverance paid off for a determined treasure hunter By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist There are thousands of stories about amazing people pursuing goals in their lives that seemed unobtainable and, to some, obsessive. Tenacity, hard work and perse-

verance didn’t always guarantee fairy tale endings to lives spent on a singular mission. They were often remembered for their efforts, while the results of their quest often fell well short of the mark. But, for Mel Fisher, a transplant-

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ed chicken farmer from California who relocated his family to Key West, Florida, to search for treasure in the treacherous waters surrounding the narrow strip of islands, the end justified the means -- but not without great personal sacrifice.

see TREASURE, pg. 8

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Resident asks why majority is being ignored

(Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor arrived too late to appear in last week’s edition. It was addressed to the Hanover County School Board, with a copy being sent to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.) A recent news article reported that your school renaming committee recommended that Lee-Davis High School be renamed to Twin Rivers. First, the poll that was just conducted did not select Twin Rivers but see LETTERS, pg. 8

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ical or community references contained in the final list of names from which the winners were selected. Submitted names like Bell Creek or Walnut Grove were not considered in the final decision. “I was wondering if you could speak to some of the names that were high on the

totals submitted by the community … that had that connection to the community but did not make it into any level of the polling,” Daniel said. Cash said those geographical associated names were considered but the committee considered those designations too specific and feared including one community in the name might ignore another area that also attends the school.

subsequent offense, was reported in the 11400 block of Washington Highway/ North Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Firearms, regardless of value, not from a person, were reported in the 10900 block of Richardson Road, Ashland. Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 10300 block of Althea Bend Court, Mechanicsville. Manufacture, sale and possession of a controlled substance, Schedule I and II, second offense, were reported in the 89 block of Interstate 95 South, Ashland. Simple assault was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike,

FIELD Continued from pg. 2

and a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School, where she completed over 900 hours of pro bono service. Other local appointees are: Lana Sargent, PhD,

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masks in the building and maintain social distancing. Masks may be removed while eating. Diners may choose from a hearty buffet, which will

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville. Embezzlement, $200, was reported in the 9200 block of Chamberlayne Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Driving after forfeiture of license, third in 10 years, was reported in the 14000 block of West Patrick Henry Road, Doswell. Obtaining money or

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Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 7100 block of Stonewall Parkway, Mechanicsville.

Failure to appear on felony charge was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 15000 block of Old Ridge Road/Coatesville Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

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“The students wanted to make sure the name represented the entire community,” Cash said. Chickahominy representative Bob Hundley acknowledged that renaming a school “is a totally different ball game” from selecting a name for a new campus. He also asked about the reasoning utilized in suggest-

Simple assault was reported in the 8300 block of Old Cavalry Drive, Mechanicsville. Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10000 block of Pamunkey Road, Mechanicsville.

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TREASURE Continued from pg. 6

in gold, silver and jewels that had been loaded on the ship headed home from the New World. Fisher and his sons began the search for the Neustra Senora de Atocha in the late 1970s, a mission that quickly became a family affair featuring Fisher’s sons and wife Delores. Even when divers routinely returned to the surface with empty nets and daily expenses mounted, Fisher would famously exclaim, “Today is the day.” The debts mounted and the leaky houseboat the Fishers called home almost sank, but

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chose Mechanicsville. Are you once again going to ignore the majority of respondents and do as you

the Fishers suffered the most severe loss when a son and daughter-in-law died when their boat sank near the search site in 1975. The setbacks only bolstered Fisher’s determination to find the Atocha, and recover the millions in gold and jewels that lay undisturbed for 400 years. There were teases of success as divers began finding single Spanish coins whose dates coincided with the Atocha, and eventually discovered two brass cannons clearly identified as from the treasureladen ship. As the bills mounted and the search intensified, Fisher relied on investors to provide the funding needed to con-

tinue the search. Most were everyday Americans who shared in Fisher’s enthusiasm in the search for sunken treasure. Fisher’s son Kane followed in his father’s footsteps and shared his passion for gold. After years of searching, Kane discovered the Atocha in 1985. He radioed back to Fisher’s headquarters in Key West that he had found the mother lode. It took months to retrieve the $400 million worth of perfect emeralds, gold bars and chains and blocks of silver from the decaying carcass. The battles didn’t end there, as state and federal authorities attempted to claim the gold for themselves, but Fisher pre-

vailed and paid the state of Florida one-fourth of the findings. The rest was his, split between investors and family. Many who had shared Fisher’s perseverance found themselves in a new tax bracket, and Mel became a Key West legend. He also was a millionaire several times over. It’s a tale of perseverance and determination that defined Fisher’s life. When a reporter asked him why he had displayed such stubborn pursuit of a mission that many deemed futile from the start, Mel replied he’d done it for “the fun, the romance and the adventure.” Fisher’s find forced state and federal officials to alter salvage law that now provides

most of the things found under the sea belong to the state or federal government. Wrecks discovered within three miles of the coastline now belong to the state. It’s hard to imagine a treasure hunter like Fisher could prevail in today’s salvage environment, but the story of the Atocha is a fitting tribute to a time when a man’s dream could indeed determine his destiny. Fisher’s tenacity and sacrifice paid off in the end, perhaps providing the inspiration for those who still seek that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, or buried below the sands of the warm waters surrounding the Keys. In 1998, Fisher died in Key

West from complications from cancer. His family continues salvage operations and searches for other wrecks in the area -- and thousands of tourists file through Fisher’s museum in Key West where gold chains, coins and jewels on display almost seem unreal in their natural beauty. It’s one of thousands of stories of men who pursued their dreams. Many succeeded while others failed, but Fisher’s tale of persistence and perseverance is a message that provides hope for those still searching for their own slice of personal treasure. Some will find it, while others will discover the real treasure lies within the journey.

please? Second, considering the Pamunkey and Chickahominy “twin” rivers is ridiculous. Where the Chickahominy borders Hanover, it is a mere swamp. The Pamunkey is a

tidal river as far inland as the Hanover Courthouse. No similarities! Third, King William County has numerous businesses and organizations that have already coined the name

Twin Rivers. They truly have two rivers that can be considered twins. Can we not have a name geographically unique to Hanover? Lastly, it is probably fitting that you choose a name with “river” in it. Rivers have divided countries, cities, counties, landowners, families, etc., since the beginning of time. What the committee considers a “natural boundary” is still a division of counties. During this time of being “all inclusive,” why on God’s earth would you consider a name that is and has always been used as a division? Then again, the school board has done nothing but divide here in Hanover County. The division is probably greater now than ever. For once, do something the majority has voted to do. Even though I would prefer leaving it Lee-Davis until a new school is built, Mechanicsville makes more sense than either of the other choices. Arthur L. Smith Mechanicsville

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The Local better without the opinions Thank you. I really enjoyed Vol. 36, No. 17, The Mechanicsville Local Sept. 16, 2020, edition. It was informative, gave useful local information, and was devoid of opinion. It got to where I just threw The Local away because it was filled with so many divisive opinions and left me agitated. Everyone’s got an opinion and it’s gotten ridiculous. I just want the news devoid of rhetoric and opinion. Let the people think about it and decide for themselves. I feel people do not need to read opinions. It is better to love our neighbors without knowing their opinions. James Southerland Mechanicsville see LETTERS, pg. 11

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in a series of meetings beginning last month. After narrowing down the list of selections to 14, three were chosen as finalists for each school, and one finalist was selected from that group for each school. Cash, a lifetime educator with a resume that includes assignments as principal at Lee-Davis and Hanover high schools, said names were selected relying on dictates contained in the policy that stated potential names. She said they should reference geographical locations, environmental features or historical considerations. She praised the work of the committee. “Our discussions included a whole variety of viewpoints and that weren’t all in line with each other,” Cash said. “But, I have to tell you the level of civility that is rarely exhibited was shown in this particular situation and I really appreciated that. You just don’t see that level nowadays on Facebook and other social media.” Cash said the rationale cited for the Twin Rivers name for the high school included several factors. “It pays homage to the Pamunkey and Chickahominy rivers, which provide the natural boundaries for the school community,” Cash said. “It is a unique name that does not overlap with any existing HCPS (Hanover County Public Schools) school or any other high school in Virginia.” She explained the choice of

Mechanicsville for the middle school renaming “is easily identifiable to anyone in the Mechanicsville community.” “The names submitted for the school board’s review bridged the work of the committee and the input received from the community,” Cash said. “Although Mechanicsville was the overall choice for both the middle and high schools … it was not the top choice for the committee because that choice was not in alignment in what we saw as the current tradition in our county where every school has its own unique name.” The committee chose Twin Rivers and Creek Run because they were the strongest choices. “Because of the committee’s acknowledgment of the survey results, it submitted Mechanicsville and Twin Rivers as the final choices,” Cash said. She said some students on the committee were frustrated with the difficulty of balancing community input with the rationale of the committee. “The students on the committee were eager to be a part of a new beginning for their school community and focused on bringing forth that perspective when they were deliberating,” Cash said. “They thought the renaming committee worked hard to select appropriate and inspirational names for the middle and high school, and they would resonate with their peers and be responsive to the community

at large.” While a majority of members on the board expressed appreciation for the committee’s work, it was evident the panel was not prepared to accept their final choices. “Citizens are telling me that we ignored what the citizens wanted done,” Sulser said, noting the large differential in votes for Twin Rivers and Mechanicsville. “I think the way the committee voted is causing the community to lose even more confidence in us. More than 1,400 citizens said they wanted Mechanicsville

High School and the committee ignored them.” Axselle was not ambiguous regarding his feelings about the recommended names, and suggested the board take more time to examine the issue and reach a decision at the October meeting. “I think you are hearing us showing concern over the recommended names, and, while we thank the committee for everything you’ve done, I think there is hesitancy for us to seriously consider the Twin Rivers name,” Axselle said. “We’re having grave concerns

with that name.” Some citizens have pointed out the name Twin Rivers is prevalently displayed throughout King William County and has no historical connection with Hanover. “Some names weren’t given the appropriate consideration because they weren’t there and I think the community ... might still stay with Mechanicsville and look at the middle school differently,” Axselle said. Since the renaming discussion was included in the information section of the agenda,

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ing Mechanicsville as the new middle school name while many in the community preferred it for the high school renaming. “Mechanicsville was less liked by the students who were at the high school level and going into the high school, and most people would have rather seen it at the middle school,” Cash said. The board’s discussion was preceded by a public comment period that featured a number of speakers who expressed displeasure with the committee selections. Many cited a failure to include the community in the discussions and a final choice that seemed to them like the panel had not considered input received from citizens. Cash said the committee was aware that Mechanicsville received the most submissions, but said the group was operating under the assumption that officials desired new names that were not currently in use in Hanover County. Other speakers asked how the system could afford to change names during a period where budgets are tight, and Coronavirus issues are making balancing that spending plan even harder. The committee formed to select names for board considerations consisted of students, parents, educators and community stakeholders and met

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Bruce Meade; and three sisters, Shirley Hill, Shelva Meade and Sue Martin; also numerous nieces and nephews. Earl was a loving Christian husband and a great father. He retired from Westvaco and afterward drove a Hanover County School Bus for many years. He was a member of Meadowood Church of God for many years and a lover of gospel music. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, at the Atlee Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 9271 Shady Grove Road. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meadowood Church of God, 325 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, Va. 23227. Online condolences at www. woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com.

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 catch-

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es, 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. NORMAN, Joseph Henry Jr., 85, of Mechanicsville, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his sons, David (Susan), Gary (Stacia), Steve

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(Karol) and Rob; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Robert Daniel Norman; and a very close family friend, Donnie Statzer. Joe devoted his life to his family, friends and community. He had a lifelong career as a professional structural engineer where he was one of the founding principals of Harris, Norman & Giles Consulting Engineers in Richmond, and president of Hanover Engineers. He served his community as a former member of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors, a Deacon at Mechanicsville Baptist Church and as a mentor to many young men as a former Boy Scout Leader and Scoutmaster for Troop 544 in Mechanicsville. The family received friends on Sunday, September 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held on Monday, September 21, at 3 p.m. VIRTUAL ONLINE SERVICE may be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/y28ojbnh. Interment followed in Walnut Grove Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cornerstone Food Bank, 8270 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy., Aylett, Va. 23009 or to Feedmore, 1415 Rhoadmiller see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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Renaming panel member speaks out on process (Editor’s note: The following was addressed to “Dear Citizens and Community”.) I wrote a letter dated Sept. 2, 2020, in the Mechanicsville Local, informing the community about what was happening with the name-changing process of former Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School. Since the school board met and did not take a vote, this gives the community more opportunity to bring forth other popular nominations, including Mechanicsville. This letter below is a student’s perspective on the process of being a member of the school renaming committee. Dear Hanover Community, I appreciate the chance to write this letter. I want to thank the school board and school officials for their service and

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SMITH, Raymond L. “Ray,” 60, of Mechanicsville, took his final ride to meet Jesus on September 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by

all they do in the community. I am a current student at the high school, formerly known as Lee-Davis. I was selected to be on the renaming committee and was honored to accept this role. The process was challenging and had many ups-and-downs. As a group, we did meet and discuss close to 10 hours, not counting the extra time spent researching between sessions. The process was a learning experience, yet was not as anyone anticipated. As a group, we had a strong voice and worked together; however, key decisions were heavily influenced by the Hanover superintendent’s office, and our work as a committee was compromised. Sincerely, Current high school student The committee members were requested to give presentation feedback to the top school names selected. This information below was considered for the school board presentation (includes county official’s wording and select committee members’ wording) z Although Mechanicsville was the community’s overall

top choice for both the middle and the high school name, it would create a situation where about 20% or more of the students would attend the samenamed school for elementary, middle, and high school. This scenario is not tradition-based and does not exist in any other corridor in Hanover County. The committee was strongly in favor of providing students with unique background names for each school, spanning their academic careers from grades K-12. z The final poll data demonstrated that Creek Run Middle School and Twin Rivers High School, separately or as a combination, were the top selections by the renaming committee, and strong second choices in the community, especially for current students, parents, and faculty. The committee wanted to present Creek Run Middle and Twin Rivers High to the school board, yet essentially aligned with the community to include one school named Mechanicsville. I feel it is morally responsible to share some of the

his parents, Raymond and Elva Smith; and sister, Barbara Perrin. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, best friend and wife of 40 years, Debbie; proud father of his sons, Travis (Lindsay) and Cory (Ali); Papa to his grandsons, Chaysen Coates and Bryant Smith; sisters, Sandra Loving (Brooken) and Linda Frye (Bill); sister-in-law, Donna Sinnery; several special nieces and nephews. A 1980 graduate of Lee Davis-High School, a diehard fan of Oklahoma Sooners and a cowboy at heart. He loved his horses, his dogs and most importantly, his family. Ray worked for 40 years in a leadership role in the steel industry. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, at the Mechanicsville chapel

of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held at 12 p.m. on Monday, September 21. The family requested casual or jean attire, in honor of Ray. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. The service can be viewed after 12 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, at www.reellyfeproductions.com for those that are not able to attend. In lieu of flowers, gifts in memory of Ray can be made to Bon Secours Hospice. Memorial gifts can be made online at bsvaf.org/ supporthospice or mailed to Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, 5008 Monument Avenue, 2nd Floor, Richmond, Va. 23230. Online condolences may be registered at www.bennettfuneralhomes. com.

Harbor, and Mechanicsville. There was a solid proposal and valid reasons as to why the committee did not want to duplicate names in the county. Towards the end of the meeting, it was determined by Ms. Greif, that Mechanicsville had to stay on the list against the committee’s wishes. Since this was decided, then the committee should have been allowed to include other current school names on the list. Throughout the first meeting, the committee thought two lists (one each per school) were being proposed (including 12 to 15 names per list). After three hours of meeting, Ms. Greif said, “The rules were changing.” She decided and informed the group that they would not be presenting two lists as planned, yet would be proposing only one combined list for the community to vote on. At this time, about 30+ names had to be narrowed down to 14 in a hurry. The first meeting was supposed to meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. but ran

tactics that were indirectly or directly used to influence the renaming committee’s decisions. The renaming committee collectively considered all options and discussed many diverse choices to propose two school names that went against the names the superintendent’s office had envisioned for the proposal. The name of Mechanicsville for both the middle and high school was repeatedly pushed onto the committee and has been influenced and entertained in the community through the media since the school board voted to remove the names this past summer. In the first meeting, the committee clarified (early in the process) with the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Jennifer Greif that names did not have to be selected based on the number of nominations they received. The group decided to take off current school names from the prospect list that included Battlefield, Beaverdam, Cold

past 6 p.m. Several committee members (including students and adults) had to leave because of other obligations, and the final list of 14 names was voted on without the permission of the ones who left. Significant nominations got voted off for reasons like the neighborhood, business, and street names were potentially biased and that some in the community would possibly be offended if certain locales were selected over others. Some streets were eliminated for certain committee members though they did not represent a large enough area of Mechanicsville, Bell Creek and Walnut Grove, strong contenders throughout the process, were eliminated with a small percentage of committee backing. Popular in community nominations, indigenous names like Pamunkey, Pamunkey River, and Totopotomoy were eliminated. Of the student’s original proposed list of 20 names (10 for see LETTERS, pg. 12

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each school with some overlapping), only two names besides Mechanicsville remained in the top 14 selection. The last part of the meeting seemed micromanaged by Ms. Greif, and many favorite names were eliminated from the final list. Here are many nominations that got eliminated throughout the whole process: Bell Creek, Brandy Creek, Brandy Hill, Cherrydale, East End, East Hanover, Freedom, Gaines Mill, Heritage, Meadowbridge, Old Hickory, Pamunkey, Turnpike, and Walnut Grove. In the second meeting, the committee had to narrow down the list of 14 to the top three names for each school. This meeting was on time with

a rigid agenda; however, many people were cut off from discussion for the meeting had to stay on pace. Many committee members felt rushed and could not research the final names as planned. Once again, the committee did not have Mechanicsville for either school in its top three proposals. There was a heavily implied tone that Mechanicsville had to remain on the list even though the committee had strongly disfavored it from moving on. Not to ruffle feathers and have an executive decision overrule the committee, it was decided to keep in Mechanicsville. However, the committee should have had the opportunity to submit its top three choices and not have to replace a choice with Mechanicsville for both lists.

The committee understood the significance to include Mechanicsville, yet it had multi-criteria to eliminate, and it would be unfair to keep it, especially since other names were previously eliminated by single criteria. Besides wanting to propose unique names for each school, the group considered there would be general confusion for Mechanicsville Elementary School students not all going to the samenamed middle and high schools. They looked at safety concerns with having two or three county schools named the same, especially if emergency vehicles had to be dispatched. The committee also discussed the length of a single name that would be placed on signage, class rings, sports uniforms, etc. Questions were

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asked on how to arrange the letters of the name --possibly to separate Mechanics from ville (ville aligned under Mechanics). At the third meeting, the committee’s job was to recommend one name each for the middle and high school. The committee discussed all options, looked at the data polls, and collectively selected Creek Run (representing the creek running behind former SJMS) for the Middle and Twin Rivers for the High school. Taking in all considerations, the committee’s theme was that creeks run into rivers as a natural flow for our students to grow and develop from middle to high school. The names seemed to blend, and both schools with initials CR and TR could be cheered on easily by students and fans alike. Creek Run and Twin Rivers

received a strong second-place percentage in the community and the committee’s majority vote with all in favor against one to be the top choices. Later in the third meeting, the committee was told by Ms. Greif, that, in good conscience, she could not take the committee’s choices to her supervisor, Dr. Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools. After a small break, Dr. Gill joined the meeting. He had not attended the other two meetings before this. The committee presented their top choices to him and it was obvious that Dr. Gill was not prepared to move forward with the committee’s proposal, as is. Dr. Gill said he would not endorse the names as Creek Run for the middle and Twin Rivers as the high school. It was apparent if the committee did not receive Dr.

Gill’s endorsement that the school board would probably vote against the committee’s selections. At that time, it was asked directly to Dr. Gill if Mechanicsville was considered as one of the school names would he endorse the committee’s names? Dr. Gill said he would endorse the committee’s decision with the addition of Mechanicsville; therefore, the committee reconsidered their proposal. Even though the committee was unified to have unique names for both schools, the committee decided (under the guidance of the community’s overall top choice and weighing Dr. Gill’s endorsement) they would present one of the school names as Mechanicsville. The committee took a vote and decided to name the middle school

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Ursiny of Hanover Habitat for Humanity, and Megan Underwood of Closet Factory. In her remarks, Porch said she has been most proud of what the Chamber has been able to do in 2020 that wasn’t planned for; “Our Chamber is about more than just networking, and the past months truly speak to the full value of involvement.” When the pandemic hit in March, the Chamber’s focus immediately targeted gathering and sharing key information with the business community. This began with timely emails with data and links to printable/downloadable mandates, guidelines and signage, funding updates, regional resources, and member updates. The Hanover Chamber was 1 of 25 regional organizations and localities to team up to create and distribute PPE Toolkits to help businesses reopen. Personal Protection Equipment Toolkits included masks, gloves, sanitizer and signage; over 300+ were distrib-

uted in Ashland and Hanover, and over 2,000 regionally. The Coalition Series, eight weeks of free webinars with local experts on succeeding through and out the pandemic, was the first programming of its kind in the area with coordinated effort from seven Hanover and Ashland business organizations (Hanover County Economic Development, Town of Ashland, Dominion Energy Innovation Center, Downtown Ashland Association, Market Ashland Partnership, Hanover Chamber and the Chamber’s Foundation). The first sessions were well-attended, and a fall series is in discussion. The Chamber also worked with Hanover County Economic Development’s office and county leaders to ensure a business grant program was established to give aid to local businesses; the Chamber spoke in favor of the program to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and was thrilled to see a 7-0

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continuance has only occurred two to three times since our organization’s initiation in 1980. But 2020 has been a unique year and we felt this, if acceptable to our members, would allow for greater continuity throughout the pandemic. I was glad, though not completely surprised, that both Amanda (Porch) and Mark (Lea) agreed to continue in their executive roles.” A unanimous vote secured the Chamber leadership team for 2020-2021 as Returning Board President: Amanda Porch of Village Bank, Returning Vice President: Mark Lea of Richweb Inc., Returning Past-President: Kenny Janes of UBS Financial Inc., and Serving as Treasurer: Cary Moore of Best Version Media. Five new leaders also were welcomed to the 15-person Board of Directors — Barrie Bowers of FutureLaw II, Phil Englander of Hart Nissan, Jean Pollard of The Roberts Insurance Group, Laurie

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Hanover CSB Same Day Access connects residents with services HANOVER -- With rates of depression and anxiety on the rise, Martha Lambert, coordinator of Behavioral Health Wellness at the Hanover County Community Services Board (CSB), wants residents to know the CSB provides services that can help them navigate these difficult times. “In any given year, even without the pressure of a pandemic, one in four Americans will experience a diagnosable mental illness,” Lambert said. “Mental health problems aren’t character defects; they are health problems that require treatment from a healthcare professional. Unfortunately, most people do not seek treatment. The average time between onset of symptoms and treatment is 10 years. That’s a long time to suffer from something that could be effectively treated.” Lambert’s team, which includes Behavioral Health Wellness Specialists Laura Robertson and Dana Gaskin teach Mental Health First Aid, a course that helps participants identify the signs and symptoms of mental illness. “Sometimes people don’t recognize they have

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no action was required but the board reached consensus on a 30-day delay. “I think we should vet this and really look hard it at it,” Axselle said. “We need to listen to this community. We are

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hearing your concern.” In a related action, the board approved a budget amendment allotting $495,000 to be used in the renaming effort. That appropriation funds gym floor resurfacing, athletic uniforms, new signage and other adjustments necessitated

see ACCESS, pg. 17

by the renamings. Assistant superintendent Terry Stone asked board members to approve a plan that transfers $280,000 from the contingency fund and moves funds from other categories to supply the remaining funds. The board unanimously approved the request.

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Gagnon keeps pedaling to get funds to beat childhood cancer By Melody Kinser Managing Editor MECHANICSVILLE – As the deadline nears for the Great Cycle Challenge #GCCUSA, Mechanicsville resident George Gagnon is determined to reach his goal of cycling 600 miles to raise money to fund cancer research and eradicate childhood cancer. The Great Cycle Challenge also helps kids who are fighting cancer. “I'm that guy you have

seen riding a bright red bicycle with lights flashing around the neighborhood for what seems like a very long time,” Gagnon said. With his commitment of riding 600 miles – 1,200 laps around his neighborhood – he said he hopes to receive donations through his web page, https://greatcyclechallenge. com/riders/georgethomasgagnon. “I lost a son to cancer,” he said, “and this has just got to

stop. Too many children are fighting cancer and not living a fun-filled live as they should.” According to Gagnon, 15,700 children are diagnosed yearly and 38 die every week. In asking his neighbors to financially support his efforts, he also said, “If you are considering a donation, there is still time to ‘Kick Cancers Butt’.” “Our fundraising effort does continue to the end of September. If you prefer donatsee GAGNON, pg. 20

SHLAND -- Taylor, Hanover County Parks and Recreation’s lovable mascot, is hosting a Spooky Fun drive-in movie and reverse trick or treating event. Taylor also has invited some of his friends, including Nutzy & Nutasha from the Flying Squirrels and Princess Aurora and Princess Tiana to help with the trick or treating. Decorate your vehicle for your chance to win prizes and be sure to wear your favorite costume. Once parked, be sure to place your treat bucket outside your vehicle so that Taylor and his friends may deliver your treat while safely social distancing. Before the drive-in showing of Hocus Pocus, enjoy the "at your vehicle" dance party hosted by Richmond Urban Dance group. These are free event but reservations are

‘Digital Marketing -- Paid Search’ Zoom webinar to be held Tuesday

required, as space is limited. Only one reservation needed per vehicle. For more details, to pre-register and reserve your space, visit https://tinyurl.com/ SpookyFun2020. Make plans to join Taylor and his friends on Friday, Oct. 16, at Poor Farm Park or Friday, Oct. 23, at Pole Green Park. Events begin at 6 p.m., with arrivals required between 5 and 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact Hanover County Parks and Recreation at 804-365-7150 or email parksandrec@hanovercounty.gov. Information submitted by Marcy G. Durrer, recreation program director, Hanover County Parks and Recreation.

RICHMOND -- SCORE Richmond will present the workshop, “Digital Marketing II – Paid Search”, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, via Zoom webinar, with an empha-

sis on building a beautiful website that no one visited. Tips will be offered on getting noticed. Registration costs $25 and is available at www.Richmond. Score.org and 804-350-3569.

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Council delays storage ordinance; OKs fiber optic intensive and the facility should be fully enclosed with no outside activities. Amos ASHLAND – An issue mentioned Hill Carter Parkway with outdoor storage in an as an example. ordinance pertaining to indusShe said the Ashland trial site usage delayed action Planning Commission had last week by Ashland Town discussed what determined Council. new uses as part of M-1 and Town legal counsel Andrea M-2. “Several deal with food Erard advised council to take and food processing,” she told not any action at council. A commerthe Tuesday, Sept. cial kitchen could be 15, regular meetadded into the zoning. Her recoming ordinance. mendation was Amos said a that the Planning distribution cen& Community ter, similar to one Development staff on U.S. 301, could revises the ordibe added to a freenance accordingly. standing departNora Amos, ment. She said she ERARD director of that “would love to have department, had one” created with presented council with two the definition. text amendments, representAmos also said the ordiing M-1 and M-2. She said nance needed to define medithey referred to outdoor storcal office, as well as a repurposage uses in relation to the ing center that could be used Comprehensive Plan. She said for recycling. With the latter, there were additional suppleshe said old car parts could be mental sections for uses that brought to the site, cleaned, have been added. and recycled out. It would be According to Amos, M-2 all interior work, which needs is industrial in a more intena definition. sive type of use such as higher With a medical office, it truck traffic and manufacturwould be a stay that is no loning truck terminals. She did ger than 24 hours; a hospital note that areas designated as M-2 are not near residences would cover over 24 hours. There is an existing definibut could be close to water and tion for a truck terminal in sewer. M-2, but it needs to be updatThe zoning component, she ed. Truck terminal would be continued, is due to more regulations meeting the intent of clarified so there would not be any confusion with a distributhe Comp Plan.

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Ed Trask’s steam train mural is an homage to the significance of trains in Ashland. Coincidentally, a CSX locomotive was making its way through the town.

Railroad Park will bring new life, more tourists into town with historic exhibits Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

SHLAND -- Picture this: A traveler on Interstate 95 passes a highway sign before the Ashland exit that reads “The Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park”. Whether it is because of genuine curiosity or the squirming children in the back seat, the traveler takes the Ashland exit and makes her way into the town. As it’s envisioned, the Park will be hard to miss because its railroad history exhibits will create a walking tour through Downtown Ashland. “Once completed, the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park will welcome visitors to stroll through the historic district and enjoy an exciting variety of sights and exhibits,” said Dan Bartges, a Downtown Ashland Association volunteer who originally proposed the idea of creating the Park.

Exhibits will include a 1923 train station, an authentically restored 1926 red caboose, Hanover County Black Heritage Society exhibit, the Ashland Museum, America’s longest railroad mural, special presentations about major railroad inventions and innovations, and, of course, the more than 60 mighty freight and passenger trains traveling the

East Coast's main rail artery through the heart of downtown. Special exhibits will include 19th and 20th century advances in locomotive engines, Eli Janney’s knuckle coupler and the revolutionary wheel truck, or “bogie”. see RAILROAD, pg. 17

With M-1, the site is less

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ACCESS Continued from pg. 14

lose interest in activities that used to bring them joy, experience sleep changes, thoughts of death or suicide, or engage in reckless behavior. Drinking too much alcohol and misusing prescription or illegal drugs is also a sign,” said Robertson. Gaskin highlights the CSB’s Same Day Access service in each course. “It’s much easier to access services and be matched with the most appropriate services thanks to Same Day Access. Residents seeking help for mental health or substance use concerns, or who want to begin the process of accessing

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tion center. Amos said the ordinance does not allow for chain link fencing. The recommendation of the planning commission was to remove medical facilities to go with the definition of a hospital. Vice Mayor John Hodges said he was “concerned as to what the Comp Plan says when it speaks of fully enclosed.” He questioned, “What is activity?” He also noted that there was “some ambiguity there.” As long as the property was properly screened, Hodges said, he said it met the intent

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Downtown Ashland, with its quaint and quirky charms, already draws visitors to stroll by the shops and restaurants along the railroad tracks and to cross over between the quaint railroad station and the swathe of green that begins Randolph-Macon College’s campus. The Railroad Park project promises to enhance its setting, to spur economic growth and vitality for the

services related to a developmental disability do not need an appointment. Residents of Hanover can walk through our doors at our Ashland location [12300 Washington Hwy.] Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and see a clinician that day. The process takes a couple of hours. We see about 90 people per month this way. Most people coming through the door qualify for services. For the handful of people who don’t, we find someone in the community who can help them.” After eligibility and other screening, individuals seeking services will receive an initial comprehensive assessment that

same day. Within seven business days of the initial visit, individuals will have their first treatment appointment and/or a plan for accessing resources and/or services. “We want to remind people that if they are experiencing symptoms of a brewing mental health problem, they aren’t alone,” Lambert said. “These are hard times and our colleagues on the clinical team are here to help.” For more information on Same Day Access, visit www. hanovercounty.gov/887/SameDay-Access or call 804-365-4222. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

of the Comp Plan. He then asked about the limit on how much storage there would be for business. That was followed by him proposing a Conditional Use Permit “for those businesses, offices or industrial businesses that have more than 51% of outdoor usage.” He said they could be flexible with the CUP. The views of the public and adjoining properties for the sites were discussed. Hodges said materials should be wood or vegetation since chain link fencing is not an option. “It may be a situation where we come up with a one size fits all,” the vice mayor added. To maintain the intent of having an attractive office park, the layout and location of community, and to attract more boutiques, shops and restaurants. “The important thing about the Railroad Park is that it be community-led,” said Maggie Longest, executive director of Downtown Ashland Association, the local non-profit spearheading the project. “The Community Stakeholder Committee responsible for development of the Park’s exhibits and content represents individuals from all segments of our

CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings 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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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 p.m.; cocktails

the fencing should be complimentary should there be additional landscaping. A wood or vinyl fence, a 6-foot wall, unencumbered with no landscaping just a wall, could be erected. Council member Kathy Abbott said, “It’s really about scale to make it pleasing.” Hodges made a motion to approve the ordinance, 202010, with a modification to include a CUP that would be required with outdoor storage that makes up more than 50% of the developed area of the property. The motion was seconded by council member Daniel McGraw. In other business, council unanimously approved a franchise agreement with

Level 3 Communications of Virginia. Motions were made by McGraw and Abbott. Erard explained that the town was granting “an entity the ability to use public property in a particular way, usually in a way that all members of the public are not allowed to use it.” “The General Assembly decided a long time ago this would be done as way of franchise,” she continued. “We say ‘All right, we’re going to have this contract with you and here are the terms with which you are going to be able to use whatever the public thing it is in the town’.” Level 3 Communications’ request involves placing a fiber optic wire underground

to extend service to Walmart. Erard said that is the “only location at this time that is anticipating installing wire.” She did note that the company is “open to other opportunities that may become available in the town.” The ordinance brought before council denotes a nonexclusive franchise. However, members seemed agreeable to grant permission to other telecommunications operations. What was approved last week allows Level 3 Communications “to install and maintain whatever they need.” The initial term is 10 years and two five-year renewals. “At the end of the project, we will be provided with maps

where everything is located,” Erard said. She told council that the company has agreed to install an empty conduit to this wire so that town will have access should it want to install any fiber or line next to it. “This is exciting to have happen during this time,” McGraw said. Erard assured council that the company “has been very reasonable. I believe we’ll have a good relationship.” Mayor Steve Trivett’s enthusiasm was summed up with, “It’s a big step – cool.” Ashland Town Council’s next meeting will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Ashland Town Hall, located at 101 Thompson St. in Ashland.

town. The Park will share our local story alongside the legendary saga of America’s railroads, because the two are interlinked.” “The project’s purpose is two-fold,” said Tom Wulf, a videographer and tireless Downtown Ashland Association volunteer who has spent many hours helping to develop the project. “First, it's intended to vividly portray the immense social and economic contributions of American railroads, both past and pres-

ent, through the unique lens of Ashland’s extensive railroad history. And, second, to invite visitors and local residents to more fully enjoy Downtown Ashland, to visit shops and restaurants, and to feel a sense of our unique community.” The Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park’s eight exhibits will be located within easy walking distance of each other, mostly along Railroad Avenue and England Street. When it opens, the attraction will be managed by the Town of

Ashland, free to the public year-round and include interactive exhibits and an app to further enhance the tour. Recently, the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park project was offered a $50,000 matching grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation to spur construction of the Park. The Foundation will match donations from individuals, organizations and businesses up to $50,000, but only if Ashland raises the matching amount by Nov. 30, 2020.

"In a town with such a unique culture, bringing to life an important piece of our history can create a lasting attraction for everyone,” Longest added. “And the key to making the Railroad Park a reality is for our community to match the grant. Donations of any amount are welcome.” To learn more about Ashland’s efforts to create the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park and how individuals and businesses can help, go to ashlandvirginia.com/railroad.

Saturday, June 20 Rescheduled The Reunion Committee for the Lee-Davis High School Class of 1980 has decided to postpone the reunion from June 20 to sometime in September due to the COVID-19 situation. More details will be released by the committee as soon as they have been finalized.

Saturday, May 15, 2021 Rescheduled

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LETTERS Continued from pg. 12

Mechanicsville. I am putting this information out there, for I think the community should know what potential tac-

GAGNON Continued from pg. 15

ing by check make it payable to ‘Children’s Cancer Research Fund’ and drop it in the mail,” he added. The address is 10139 Suzanne Dr., Mechanicsville VA 23116. “I hope I can count on your support, and, if you see me out there, cheering me on is welcomed,” Gagnon said.

tics were used to persuade the school renaming committee’s decisions. Many in the community may not like the fact that the committee was not “all in” for Mechanicsville, yet they had a strong rationale for their decision, and their work should not have been done in vain. I supported the committee’s top selections, yet I felt many other names eliminated had stronger and more relatable ties to the community. I hope many can now understand the pressure the committee was under and the challenges they faced. I do wish that other well-supported names will make it back on the list for consideration before the school board meets again in October. All of Hanover should feel they had a say in this matter. Thanks for your time, Windy Collawn Mechanicsville

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CALENDAR Continued from pg. 17

support program offering hope and healing for recovering alcoholics, addicts and their families meet every Monday at 7 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Christian Center at 8061 Shady Grove Road in Mechanicsville. Call 804-3669645 or email kjfaith1@gmail.com.

Saturdays Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland Campus, at 11515 Ashcake Road in Ashland meets at 5 p.m. with Pastor Nycholas Greig. For more information, visit www.trinityrichmond.net or call 804-270-9626.

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Local runners get back on course in 5K VHSL approves playoff plans By Tim Pearrell Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Bryce Lentz of Manassas, Virginia, leads the boys championship race field at the 1,000-meter mark of the Pole Green Lower Course 5K Saturday at Pole Green Park. Lentz would go on to win the event. Hanover County’s Trevor Mason finished fourth. Mechanicsville’s Alli Crytser finished third in the girls championship race.

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor MECHANICSVILLE – Local high school runners have had a long time off, but that doesn’t mean they have spent the months in isolation as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic lounging around. Many have kept up their train-

ing regimen, and finally got a chance to see what they could do Saturday at Pole Green Park. Drawing participants from as far away as State College, Pennsylvania, and Raleigh, North Carolina, the Pole Green Lower Course 5K allowed youths running for clubs – or just running for themselves – to get back on course and com-

pete against other elite runners. Against such elite competition, Hanover County residents fared well, with Alli Crytser, a student at Hanover High School, finishing third in the girls championship race and Trevor Mason, a student at Patrick Henry, finishing fourth in the boys championship race. Crytser, running for the

Hanover Elite XC Club, wasn’t far off the winning pace. She finished in 18:27.70, just footsteps behind winner Kayla Werner of Lynchburg (18:23.70) and Carly Wilkes of Salem (18:24.50). “It was really nice to compete again after so long,” said Crytser, whose last competitive race was at the VHSL Group

4 state indoor track and field championships last year. “I’ve been doing a few workouts a week and then a couple of runs – one long run – just basically normal training with a little bit less lower-intensity workouts.” She said it was good to be competing.

The Virginia High School League’s executive committee unanimously approved a condensed calendar that has schools starting play in December and finishing in June. The executive committee voted in late July not to play sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic, instead rearranging the three seasons to start with winter sports, followed by fall and spring. On Thursday, it approved a plan it floated a few weeks ago to have teams play 60% of their normal regular-season games, have a shortened time frame for regional playoffs, and have two rounds of state playoffs. see VHSL, pg. 22

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RUNNERS Continued from pg. 21

“I really liked doing cross country, doing a race today, because it just helps keep your mind focused on racing,” she said. “You’re not just running miles for nothing.” “This was an elite meet. We had five or six of the top 10 returners in Virginia running in that race,” said Rich Firth, coach of the Hanover Elite XC Club. “Alli ran great. She was with the leaders the whole way. “The young woman who won had just moved to Virginia. She’s from Maine. … It was a really, really good race, a really elite field.” Crytser said she was a bit rusty. But Firth noted that her time Saturday was significantly faster than her time in her first race last year – a 18:59.00 in the Pole Green XC Classic, which was good for a third-place finish in that race. Mason claimed a personal record of 16:02.00 in his fourthJoel Klein for The Local place finish in the boys cham- Lindsey Hester (23) of the Swamp XC club leads the field at the 1,000-meter mark in the Pole Green Lower Course 5K Saturday. pionship race. His improved performance was not unusuof COVID spread, each race al. Jeremy Dobrinski, one of was limited to 50 participants. the coaches of the West End In addition to the two champiRunning Club for which Mason onship races, there were A and ran, said that a number of his B races for both boys and girls. The game, against Orlando home opener on Aug. 1. Staff reports runners were so excited to be Mechanicsville Cross City B, was originally schedTonight’s makeup game sports@mechlocal.com competing again they likewise Country Club’s Josh Leonard uled for last Saturday night at will start at 6:30 p.m. The recorded personal bests. finished second in the boys A For the second time this City Stadium. The game will match will be broadcast on Firth noted that as well – race with a time of 17:04.60. ESPN+ and on WTVR CBS season, the Richmond Kickers be made up at a later date. a bit of a surprise since the One teammate, Andre Chavez, The Kickers first post- 6.3 (Comcast 206, Verizon have had to postpone a home youths have not been practicfinished fourth in 17:09.10, and match because of a positive poned contest will made up FiOS 466). ing in an organized fashion another, Travis Albon, finished Richmond goes on the COVID-19 test of a member tonight at City Stadium. The since schools were closed in seventh in 17:24.30. of the opposing team’s orga- Kickers were to play Fort road to face Union Omaha the spring because of the panIn the Boys B race, Lauderdale in Richmond’s Saturday. nization. demic. Mechanicsville Cross Country “We were shocked because Club’s Patrick Allen finished we’re not training,” Firth said. overall fitness.” high school last year, every one race last year – on the same second in 17:35.00. Sibyl “Our club team is really trying Harrell of the Hanover Elite XC Still, of the 10 Hanover Elite ran faster Saturday than they course at Pole Green Park. to get them to improve their XC participants who ran in did in their first high school In order to reduce the risk Club finished sixth in the girls

Richmond Kickers match postponed

been eliminated. Under the VHSL’s Continued from pg. 21 “Championship + 1” format, teams that do not advance to Region playoffs in football will regional tournaments can have four teams; state quarter- schedule another game, as long final rounds in all sports have as it is completed by the dead-

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been forced to create a temporary new normal. We understand this plan, or any plan, will not meet the expectations for those wanting a normal fall, winter, and spring sports season. This plan, however, will

allow student-athletes and academic activity participants the opportunity of having a season and playing for a state championship.” Decisions to play or not play this fall have varied around

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Mechanicsville Cross Country Club runner Hannah Clarke sprints to the finish to take fifth with a time of 20:36 in the girls A race at the Pole Green Lower Course 5K Saturday.

B race in 22:03.00. Running an event such as this was challenging, but Dobrinski said the race organizers – primarily meet director Tim Crytser – had a good plan in place. In addition to having no more than 50 competitors in each race, everyone had to wear facemasks, unless they were athletes running, warming up or cooling down. The number of supporters for each participant was limited, and the athletes and their supporters had to leave the site as soon as their race was completed. “Everything in the world is different from what we’re used to,” Firth said. “ Powhatan Today sports editor Nicholas Vandeloecht contributed to this report. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

the country. As of Sept. 17, 14 state high school associations were playing fall sports as normal, according to the National Federation of State High School see VHSL, pg. 23

format, but only one team will advance to the state semifinals in all sports. Football generally has eightteam regionals, but teams can only play one game a week, and the plan has only two weekends to play games. Football teams will have seven weeks to play six regularseason games, starting Feb. 22 and running through Friday, April 2. Regionals can begin on Wednesday, April 7, and run through Saturday, April 17. The state semifinals will be on April

24, with the championship games on May 1. Basketball teams can start practice on Dec. 7 and start play on Dec. 21, with 14 regularseason games. Regional tournaments will run from Feb. 8-13. The state semifinals are Feb. 16 with the finals Feb. 20. Spring sports will start play April 21 or 26, with the state finals finished by June 26. The VISAA, which conducts state championship events for private schools in Virginia, is not sanctioning any events this

fall. Almost all private schools in the area are not playing football in the fall, although some are planning to have other sports such as cross country, tennis, field hockey and volleyball. Life Christian, based in Chesterfield County, has said it will play at least four football games out of state. Some other private schools around the state have scheduled games as well. Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

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Last year, Patrick Henry was the only Hanover County football team to make the playoffs. For the 2020-21 season, fewer teams will make the playoffs under the new postseason plan

VHSL Continued from pg. 22

Associations. Twenty-nine states were having modified fall seasons. Seven states –Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, California, Oregon and Nevada -- plus the District of Columbia were not allowing fall competition (Delaware voted last week to resume fall sports but was awaiting approval from the Delaware Board of Education). In 32 states, football was being played as normal or in modified seasons. A “Let Them Play” rally seeking the return of high school sports in Virginia was held at the state capitol earlier this week, with about 50 players, parents and coaches attending. The VHSL, though, issued a statement signaling its intention to stick with its plan to delay sports until December. Haun said it was done “through much collaboration.” Thursday’s vote was 33-0.

adopted by the Virginia High School League, though teams that do not make the regionals will have the option to play an additional game after the regular season ends.

Haun said an online petition for the “Let Them Play” movement had about 5,000 signatures. He also said league staff and the executive committee had received “numerous emails,” the majority about football, from parents basically outlining four concerns: frustration that players have been participating in club sports during the summer but can’t play in the VHSL; mental and emotional strains for players not being on a team; missing out on scholarship opportunities; other states playing. “Losing last spring’s season was very difficult, and now not having competitions in the fall is difficult,” he said. “We … are career educators. Along with parents, we want to do what’s best for our approximate 190,000 student-athletes, our 318 member schools who participate in our activities. … I just want everybody to understand … that we all feel the same way.” The state is under Phase Three guidelines, which include physical distancing, enhanced

cleaning and disinfecting practices, and limiting attendance, among other things. Club sports have interpreted some of the guidelines differently than the VHSL, which has taken a more conservative approach with the state’s 132 school divisions operating in various ways. Sixty-eight divisions are fully remote, according to the state Department of Education. Ten are in person; 25 are partial in person; 25 are all hybrid; and four are partial hybrid. Haun has said the league doesn’t believe high-risk sports such as football and basketball can be played until the restrictions are loosened. He and VHSL associate director Tom Dolan talked with the governor’s office last Thursday, and “the information that was shared with us is there likely will be no change in Phase Three guidelines any time soon.” Under the VHSL plan, region playoffs will be conducted in one week. For region playoffs except for football, each region will determine the number of qualifiers and the

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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

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 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

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

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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

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

LUTHERAN St Paul Lutheran Church (LCMS) 427-7500 ∂ 8100 Shady Grove Rd, saintpaul-lcms.com Rev. Rodney Bitely, Pastor; Sun. Sch. 9:15am, Worship 10:30am

5351 Pole Green Rd. Mechanicsville 23116. 8:45am Traditional Worship 10am Bible Study for all ages, 11am Contemporary Worship Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become

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Hillcrest Baptist Church 11342 Hillcrest Road Hanover, VA. 23069 730-1500. Wed Eve 6 p.m.-Dinner & Study, Sunday 11am Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. www.HillcrestHanover.org

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

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Glenn Hawkins, Pastor Harvest Christian Fellowship (SBCV) 8080 AMF Dr. - www.hcfellowship.com Sun. School-9:00AM - Worship-10:15AM Wednesday - Youth Gathering - 6:45PM

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

New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.newhighland.org 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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Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Facebook Live; 10am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC JOIN US ONLINE www.lebanonumc.org

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC Church of the Redeemer 8275 Meadowbridge Road 746-4911 www.churchredeemer.org Mass celebrated on Saturday 5:30 PM Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM

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

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Local teen taking talents to Texas By Melody Kinser mkinser@mechlocal.com Abram Dean’s “first real thing” in terms of performing paid off earlier this year when he captured the title of Hanover Junior Idol. Thanks to some encouragement from his mom Debbie Lunsford, he took the leap into the world of music. And now the 16-year-old from Mechanicsville is preparing to move to Texas to pursue his dream. On Aug. 20, Abram and his mother will head to Dallas where he has been accepted to study — and hone his skills — with the Linda Septien Entertainment Group. Debbie said she suggested Abram enter the Hanover Arts and Activities Centersponsored Idols competition because he “wants to get into this music thing, so let’s see TEEN, pg. 14 `

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

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

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

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CANCER • Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may seem like you are juggling a hundred things at once. Take a step back to exhale and recharge your batteries. This will prove a welcome break.

LIBRA • Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, one minute you feel one thing and another you’ve changed your mind. Sit down and think over the pros and cons of each direction before making a final decision.

CAPRICORN • Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, whether you realize it or not, you have a great deal of freedom to do what you want. Be spontaneous and start pursuing some of your goals.

TAURUS • Apr 21/May 21 This week you may be feeling especially loving and romantic, Taurus. Consider treating your special someone to a home-cooked meal or going for a stroll in the park.

LEO • Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, when faced with too many choices, you may find it hard to make a decision. Instead, select two or more and sample which is best. Don’t let indecisiveness derail your plans.

SCORPIO • Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your social schedule fills up quickly this week. You may enjoy getting out of the house or the office, but remember to do it in a responsible and safe way.

AQUARIUS • Jan 21/Feb 18 People may not be receptive to your usual brand of humor this week, Aquarius. Do more listening than talking. Try to keep sarcasm to a minimum and lay low.

SAGITTARIUS • Nov 23/Dec 21 No one but you can start working toward your goals, Sagittarius. Stop dragging your feet and put a good plan into action in the next few days.

PISCES • Feb 19/Mar 20 Don’t be overly concerned with what others think about you, Pisces. Even if you’re feeling like a fish out of water, forge ahead with your unique ideas.

GEMINI • May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if things get a little confusing over the next couple of days, don’t feel the need to try to figure everything out. Take what you need to get your tasks done.

VIRGO • Aug 24/Sept 22 Calming, relaxing activities are the best way to fill up your week, Virgo. Spend time taking long walks with friends or hanging out without much advance planning.

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ARIES • Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, let yourself drift off into a creative mode this week. Explore any artistic endeavor and dream as big as your mind allows. Don’t limit this expressive outlet.

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Signs your gutters are in need of repair all is a great time to tackle projects around the house. The weather each fall allows homeowners to make improvements to their homes’ exteriors without worrying about extreme heat or cold, while interior projects like painting are made easier because homeowners can open the windows to allow for proper ventilation. Fall also marks a great time to prepare for upcoming projects that can make winter work that much easier. For example, fall is a great time to take stock of your gutters so you can address any issues before leaves begin to fall or the first snowstorm touches down. Compromised gutters can contribute to water issues in basements and adversely affect a home’s foundation if not addressed immediately, so it behooves homeowners to learn the signs that gutters are in need of repair or replacement.

Gutters hanging off the home Gutters were once installed predominantly with spikes. However, many industry professionals now install gutters with hanger brackets. Why the change? Spikes loosen over time, leading to the gutters hanging off the home. That can contribute to serious issues if left untreated. Gutters hanging off the home need not necessarily be replaced, but rather secured to the home, ideally with hanger brackets instead of spikes. Brackets hook into the front of the gutter and are then screwed into the fascia of a home. A professional who specializes in gutter repair can perform this task relatively quickly, and it’s an inexpensive yet highly effective solution.

Gutter separation Gutters that are no longer fastened together can leak and contribute to issues that affect the home’s foundation, siding and appearance. Clogs and the accumulation of debris can cause gutters to separate because they are not designed to hold too much weight. Replacement of separated gutters may or may not be necessary depending on how big the problem is and the condition of the existing gutters. If replacement is not necessary, separated gutters may be remedied by securing the joints, another relatively simple and inexpensive fix.

Peeling exterior paint: Paint that appears to be peeling off of your home may indicate that water is seeping over the edge of the gutter closest to your home. When that happens, water is coming down the side of the house, causing the paint to peel. In such instances, replacing the gutters is often necessary.

Basement flooding Not all signs of deteriorating gutters are outside a home. Many a homeowner has been flummoxed by flooding in their basements, and such flooding can be caused by aging, ineffective gutters. That’s because deteriorating gutters sometimes allow water to leak near the foundation of a home, contributing to basement flooding. Fall is an ideal time to inspect gutters and have any issues fixed before leaves begin to fall or harsh winter weather arrives. -Metro Creative Connection Metro Creative Connection

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Options abound when shopping for siding ome improvement projects run the gamut from minor repairs to complete overhauls. Replacing exterior siding is one of the most significant home improvement projects homeowners can undertake. Such a project can give homes a completely new look, which is why choice of siding is such an important decision. Homeowners have many siding options to choose from, and the following guide can help them make the best choice for their homes.

Vinyl siding

home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, vinyl siding is made from a PVC plastic that does not rot or flake. Siding professionals note that the technology used to create vinyl siding has changed considerably in recent years, making this option more diverse than traditional vinyl siding. So homeowners turned off by the potentially plastic look of vinyl siding might be surprised at how different modern vinyl siding looks compared to the vinyl siding of yesteryear.

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Homeowners have many choices if they prefer wood siding on their homes. Cedar, cypress, fir, pine, and spruce are just a handful of the many wood siding options homeowners can choose from. HomeAdvisor notes that cedar shingle siding offers a natural look that blends well in wooded and waterfront landscapes.

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Wood clapboard siding is another popular option, though it tends to require more maintenance than cedar shingle siding. Homeowners who want wood siding should discuss their options with an experienced siding professional, as many factors, including the choice of wood, must be considered before making a final decision.

Stone and stone-veneer siding Many homeowners fall in love with the natural appeal of stone, but the price tag, which tends to be costly, may not be as awe-inspiring. HGTV notes that stone can be difficult to add to an existing home, and doing so may drive the price up even

further. Stone siding is durable, and there are many options, including solid stone and natural stone cladding, that make this an option capable of providing an array of looks. Stoneveneer siding is less expensive than natural stone and also comes in an array of styles. As is the case with wood, stone siding options are so extensive that homeowners are urged to discuss each one with a siding professional before making their decisions. These are just a handful of the many siding options homeowners can choose from. Siding can give homes a competely new look, making choice of siding a significant decision worthy of careful consideration. -Metro Creative Connection

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Get ahead of chimney repair this season oodburning fireplaces or fuel stoves can add warmth and ambiance to a home. These appliances are particularly coveted in the cooler months when people spend more time indoors. Maintenance is necessary in order for fireplaces and stoves to function safely, and that upkeep must include paying close attention to the functionality of the chimney.

Chimneys are designed to last for decades. Cracks and spalling in brick chimneys are common concerns that can cause significant damage if left unchecked. Chimney maintenance involves more than cleaning the flue. Rather than running the risk of costly repairs, which can cost several thousand dollars, homeowners can take some simple steps to keep their chimneys in tip-top shape. Certain components of chimney maintenance are do-ityourself tasks, while others may be better left to the professionals.

Start from the inside and ensure that dampers are working properly When using fireplaces and other appliances, dampers need to be open to allow smoke to vent outside; otherwise, smoke will be trapped in the home and could lead to carbon monoxide buildup. Dampers need to be fixed or replaced if they are not operational. Replacement fireplace dampers should be snug and not have any gaps, states Vertical Chimney Care.

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to water, weather and time. If enough of the chimney can prevent moisture from breaking Have the chimney swept material erodes, that erosion can adversely affect down the masonry. Sweeping helps remove the soot and debris that the structural integrity of the chimney. Some clings to the inside of the flue, known as creosote. repairs can be made by patching up cracks or Inspect and replace the The amount of time the fireplace is used will deterreplacing missing bricks. Chimney tuckpointing mine how often the chimney must be cleaned. chimney cap if it is worn out is the process of repairing mortar. Generally speaking, the chimney liner needs to be A chimney cap is a contraption that sits atop cleaned if it has 1Ă&#x161;8-inch or more of soot. the chimney to allow the smoke to vent while also Conduct a visual inspection Think about waterproofing Regular inspection and maintenance can help preventing critters and water from going inside the of the chimney to check for the chimney to prevent flue, helping to extend the flue life. The chimney keep a chimney working safely for decades. For cap attaches to the flue liner, so outside dimensions those who do not like working at such an elevaany cracks or spalling damage should be taken to ensure the cap is the right size tion, leave exterior chimney repair to a certified Spalling is the wearing away of masonry due A water sealant applied to the outside of the professional. for the chimney. -Metro Creative Connection

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Steps for hanging holiday lights outdoors t begins to look a lot like Christmas when twinkling lights brighten up homes inside and out. Few things liven up the season more than holiday decorations, particularly clear and colored lights. Prior to taking out the lights, ladder and thermos of coffee to get you through the job, it’s important to note that there are right and wrong ways to hang holiday lights.

Sketch out your plan Start by taking a few photos of your home from various vantage points. Print out the photos on regular paper so that you can draw your lighting arrangement and decoration placement right on the photos to see how things will look.

Measure the area Use a measuring tape to roughly measure the width and height of eaves or other areas of the home where you plan to hang light strands. Calculate how much overall footage you will need so you can purchase all of the lights in one shopping trip.

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Plug in the lights to be sure Plastic light clips hang strands all strands are operational. along eaves and gables. They’re specially designed for hanging lights over the Begin where gutters. Some slip under the the lights will be edges of roof shingles. Lights can be hung without staples plugged in or nails, which can damage Start where the lights will be exterior surfaces. Plastic plugged in and then work your zip-ties or deck clips also can way around the house. attach lights along a handrail.

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Lights also can adorn shrubs and trees. Lowes Home Improvement says a good rule of thumb is 100 lights for every 11.2-feet of tree or shrub to cover. A 6-foot evergreen needs at least 400 lights for a basic level of lighting.

Accidents can happen when stringing lights. While many professionals use harnesses, homeowners are not always so cautious. Utilize a spotter to hold the ladder and make sure things are safe. Never set foot on a wet or icy roof. Do not attempt to string lights in inclement weather.

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lights turn on and off even if homeowners forget.

ally hold about 17 amps or 1,870 watts if the lights are not Use only outdoor sharing a circuit with anoth- extension cords er outlet, says Parrish. Plan Be sure the extension cords accordingly to ensure you have you use are designed specifically enough power to handle your for outdoor use. lights. Once lights have been safely strung, sit back and enjoy the Use a timer splendor of a well-decorated Timers can make sure the house. -Metro Creative Connection

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