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Vol. 36, No. 19 | Richmond Suburban News | September 30, 2020

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Lives changed forever with a simple shoebox By Peggy Cross Special to The Local

s a young girl, I was always fascinated with the stories about foreign missionaries that were told me in church, and I wanted to be a missionary when I grew up. As a participant in Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, everyone can be a missionary by packing shoeboxes that take the message of hope, love, and salvation to children in need around the world.

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The American Heritage Girls and Trail Life Boys at Fairmount Christian Church packed 400 boxes last year for Operation Christmas Child. Church members and friends packed another 800 and took a trip to the Baltimore Processing Center in December to assist with the shipping and processing of the shoeboxes.

For many of the children, this shoebox filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and toys is the first gift

they have every received. Since 1993, more than 178 million children in over 160 countries have received

a shoebox. We call these shoeboxes “GO” boxes, for “Gospel Opportunity.” see SHOEBOX, pg. 4

Rockville resident seeks information on stolen flags By Melody Kinser Managing Editor ROCKVILLE – About two years ago, veteran Scott Coffield wanted to share his love for his country and the colleges he, his wife and their children attended by

erecting flags near the driveway of their Pouncey Tract Road home in Rockville. To his dismay, he has had three American flags stolen from the roadside location. Also taken by the unknown culprits were the flags of the University of Washington, Colorado State University,

the University of Virginia and James Madison University. Scott also had a Notre Dame flag because he was born in the Notre Dame (South Bend), Indiana, area, and his parents were involved with the university. see FLAGS, pg. 3

ASHLAND — Hanover County Public Schools superintendent Michael Gill told supervisors that the 2020-2021 opening was a unique experience for teachers and students but described the first days of school as a successful return to learn for more than 1,680 county students. “To say that this has been a unique opening of schools would probably be the understatement of the century,” Gill said as he presented his annual back to school report to Hanover supervisors. “Nevertheless, it has been a successful one.” More than 10,000 of those students returned to campuses for face-to-face instruction, while about 6,500 opted for

online instruction in a return to learn plan that offered options for students and parents. Gill noted several factors that made opening day a success, including a decision to delay the opening by one day for most students. Transitional students were welcomed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the traditional first day of school in Hanover County. Students in kindergarten, first, sixth and ninth grades had the opportunity to explore new campuses without the congestion of a full student body. Gill said the transitional period relieved stress for these students. “That model was actually so successful that parents, students and our teachers and administrators have asked that see GILL, pg. 13

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ANOVER -- Pamunkey Regional Library branches located in Hanover County are providing free medication lock boxes, gun cable locks, drug disposal kits and safety literature to patrons thanks to a unique partnership with the Hanover County Community Services Board (CSB) and Hanover Cares. The CSB, Hanover’s public mental health provider, is participating in Lock & Talk, a statewide campaign that encourages Virginians to practice medication and gun safety, and talk about mental health to reduce the stigma and prevent suicide. “We are excited about our partnership with the libraries. Together we can more efficiently distribute these resources to Hanover residents,” said Laura Robertson, Behavioral Health Wellness Specialist at the CSB and coordinator of Hanover’s Lock & Talk initia-

tive. “We are also pleased with the many benefits to families these simple safety tools have the potential to provide,” she said. “When guns are locked and ammunition is secured accidental gun deaths, injuries and suicide by firearm can be prevented. Children and teens cannot fire a locked gun.” “Furthermore, a locked gun provides protection for adults who may decide to make an attempt. It takes extra time to unlock a gun providing the person an opportunity to reconsider and call for help instead,” she added. In addition to helping prevent a suicide attempt by overdose, locking up medications in a medication lock box or in a cabinet can prevent small children and even pets from accidentally swallowing medications and see LOCK pg. 4

SHERIFF’S REPORTS | Crime, Accidents, Fire & Rescue Sept. 7

DWI, 2nd offense in 10 years, was reported in the 3100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/ River Road, Mechanicsville. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7400 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville. Petit larceny shoplifting was reported in the 16600 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier. Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 9300 block of Studley Plantation Drive, Mechanicsville.

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 8000 block of Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville. Violation of protective order was reported in the 6300 block of Morning Glory Court, Mechanicsville.

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Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 10400 block of Leadbetter Road, Ashland. Driving after forfeiture of license was reported in the 6600 block of Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $250, in the 12700 block of Mount Hermon Road, Ashland. Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 17000 block of Beaver Ridge Lane/Canterbury Road, Montpelier. Sale, distribution, etc., of Schedule IV drug was reported in the 8100 block of Elm Drive/ Mechanicsville Bypass, Mechanicsville. Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 12500 block of Cedar Lane, Ashland.

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

Obtaining money or signature by false pretenses was reported in the 16200 block of Buckfast Place, Beaverdam.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 14200 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 10200 block of Lewistown Road/Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 14400 block of Mountain Road/ Farrington Road, Ashland.

Failure to stop for school bus flashing lights was reported in the 9100 block of Chamberlayne Road/Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10200 block of Lakeridge Square Court, Ashland.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7900 block of Wynbrook Lane, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, was reported in the 7400 block of Wistrom Way, Mechanicsville.

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ID theft ID to defraud, $200, was reported in the 10400 block of Arapaho Lane, Glen Allen.

FLAGS Continued from pg. 1

Stealing the flags for the universities, Scott said, only occurred once. “One and done.” Flags representing the colleges are ordered through the schools and, he added, “It takes a long time when you order these college flags, going through the school and getting these flags. It takes a while before you can get them.” “They’ve not only stolen

False report to police or falsely summoning police was reported in the 14400 block of Canterbury Road, Montpelier.

the flags, but even the poles and the brackets,” Scott said of the thieves. “They’ve damaged the posts; I’ve had to replace a couple of the posts.” He did report the thefts to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office. Due to the costs of all the items taken, the crime is considered a felony. Scott is baffled by the thefts. “I’m sure they don’t have any great fondness for the University of Washington or Colorado State. It’s pure meanness.”

six months, was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 14300 block of Riverside Drive, Ashland.

“I think we need to catch these people, especially that they would steal our National Flag over and over again.” He noted that the poles would not be easy to remove since he had the brackets installed securely. The Coffield house is about 400 yards from where the flags, which were on 6-foot poles, were erected. He pointed out that the flags at that address have a hissee FLGS, pg. 4

Obtaining money, etc.: false pretense, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 8300 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

DWI, 2nd conviction within 10 years, BAC .20, was reported in the 13300 block of Ashland Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7300 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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SHOEBOX Continued from pg. 1

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When the children receive their shoeboxes, they are told about Jesus and are given a booklet called “The Greatest Gift,” written in their native language. In this time of COVID-19, there is more need now than ever to send a message of hope to these children. There are over 100 churches and organizations in our extended community that participate in

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tory, a tradition. The previous owners, the Mizell family, flew flags there too. Telling people coming to his home about the flags was a landmark for directions. “People always knew where our house was because of the flags.”

this ministry plus the many individuals who shop and pack. Some groups have “Packing Parties” where items are donated; others pack their shoeboxes individually. Nov. 16-23 is Collection Week. This year, the designated drop-off locations in our immediate area are New

Bethesda Baptist Church in Mechanicsville and the Dover Baptist Association in Lakeridge Park. Their hours of operation will be posted on www. samaritanspurse.org/occ along with lots of information about Operation Christmas Child. If your church or organiza-

tion is not currently involved and would like more information, please contact me as I can supply you with lots of free resources and some preprinted shoeboxes to get you started. “What goes in the box is fun but what comes out is eternal!” So, be a missionary this year. It all starts with a shoebox gift packed with love. Peggy Cross is a yearround volunteer with Operation Christmas Child. She may be contacted at lawguy101@aol.com

The Mizell family, Scott said, had flags for the University of Nebraska, U.S. Naval Academy, and Clemson University, among others. “I don’t know if they ever had a problem with this or not.” Scott did say there isn’t a lot of traffic late at night, but the flags weren’t readily visible until a motorist was maybe 100 to 200 yards from the site.

He has not replaced the most recent thefts. “At this point, I don’t see why we can’t have a nice friendly little tradition here.” Scott said the flags “put a little color in peoples’ lives during this pandemic.” “We need a little lightheartedness in the country -something to lift our spirits a bit, so this is a real slap in the face to the whole com-

munity,” he said in reference to the recent riots and looting in cities across the nation. As a veteran, he said, “I take umbrage that on three different occasions an American Flag was stolen.” Anyone with information about the thefts of Scott Coffield’s flags and accessories is asked to call the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804365-6110.

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Safe Homes initiative. According to Marsh, “Safe Homes is an initiative of the coalition designed to help parents and caregivers of children to establish a clear ‘NO USE’ prevention message for youth through conversation and providing secure storage for any alcohol and prescription and over-the-counter medications. Young people are naturally curious, so securing alcohol and medications in the home may help avoid any temptation and can keep your family safe from risks of substance use and accidental overdose.” Renee Sottong, branch manager at the Montpelier Branch Library, was the first to create a Lock & Talk display. “We paired the display with training to familiarize staff with local suicide prevention resources, including the Hanover Community Services Board. The response from patrons has been so positive,

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor orty-six years ago, I walked into a newsroom and started what has become a rewarding -- and sometimes surprising -- career. You see, I never planned to work. Had I set any goals? Was I motivated to pursue a profession? No to both. I was taking classes at the local community college, without a clue as to what path I would follow into actual adulthood. This has been an experience unlike most family and friends have known along their employment journey. I got lucky when I seemingly fell into a career that stuck. The editor-in-chief of my hometown newspaper pretty much gave me a chance because he knew my parents (they were very active in

the community) and my older sister who had brought much acclaim to the city high school with her national honors and many scholarships and awards. I had celebrated my 19th birthday weeks before my official entry into the industry. It doesn’t seem that long ago when I walked into the newsroom under the gaze of men wondering who is she and what can she possibly bring to the daily publication? Fortunately, one of those men, the managing editor, saw something worth molding. He took the time and helped me along the way as I climbed the ladder of titles. He had already changed professions when I became the managing editor, but he was quick to offer congratulations as I thanked him for being such a supportive mentor. He and I remain in contact. I’ve seen so many changes, having started on a manual typewriter, designing pages with a pica

pole and a pencil for the composing room, and learning codes for video display terminals (VDTs). Macs brought a whole new world to what I was learning in the business. I’ve been fortunate throughout the years, as I’ve moved to what I considered better opportunities. The greatest blessing is the number of friends I have made along the way. Social media has kept us connected. A dear friend passed away the day before I got the offer at The Mechanicsville Local. I believe she is my guardian angel, because the next day I accepted the position. This is the last stop for this editor. I found a home, and, most of all, a great group of people to work for and with. So, here’s to 46 years and a ride filled with precious memories. Until then, let’s keep the focus on Hanover County.

RBG’s contributions override the political banter By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist The recent news of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg saddened citizens across this nation. While the impact of her passing is already the subject of almost every political discussion in

this country, the results of landmark decisions championed by RBG are immensely more significant. When Vice President Mike Pence visited Virginia Military Institute earlier this month, an appreciative group of respectful cadets listened patiently as the VP saluted the nation’s first military institute.

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Included in that group of students was a group of female cadets who are now exposed to the same experience as their male counterparts thanks to the efforts of RBG. The impact of a lifetime fighting for equal rights and opportunities for women is felt everyday by this group of future leaders. Today, once all male academies

and colleges across the country offer equal opportunities to both male and female candidates, and women have proved their worth both in the classroom and on the battlefield. In 1996, VMI was a much different place, and many, or maybe see RGB’s, pg. 8

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Students’ wishes should be priority in renaming schools Much appreciation to Windy Collawn for making the committee’s school name selection process transparent to the community with her letter appearing in the Sept. 23 issue of The Mechanicsville Local. What I wish to highlight with my own correspondence are the lengths to which both Collawn and Dr. Carol Cash, lead representative of the committee (whose remarks to the Hanover County School Board are detailed in Jim Ridolphi’s comprehensive article in the same edition), went to champion student input. They both emphasized the thoughtful consideration that all the young people involved gave this significant task. Because Hanover County’s youth are the community members with the most at stake in this issue, I believe it is proper to give their hopes and desires the greatest weight. Of course, Mechanicsville Middle School or Mechanicsville High School would be perfectly serviceable names, however, they are not inspirational, nor are they unique. The youngest members of the selection committee were clearly seeking more aspirational handles for their educational institutions, ones that reflect students’ roots but also their futures. In a county where Patrick Henry is justly revered, we must answer the call to honor and support the children taking up his torch. After all, they are the ones who will be the driving force in America's transformation in the years to come. If anyone should be polled about which names are adopted, it is the students themselves, and the greater community should uphold their choices. see LETTERS, pg. 9

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even most, questioned the wisdom or necessity of admitting females to a notoriously physically demanding routine. The rigor and demands of a program that tests and challenges new cadets often results in a significant dropout rate, and some felt the routine too robust for female candidates. In the United States vs. Virginia, Ginsburg acknowledged the difficulty of the training, but made a simple argument that if a woman felt she could succeed in those conditions, she had the right to try. “There are women who are ready and willing and able to undergo the tough training at VMI and they want that opportunity,” Ginsburg told a reporter on a visit to the campus in 2018. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that the reaction to the requests for equal admission

standards was an overwhelming claim that there were some places or institutions in this country where tradition and heritage were more important than equal opportunity. Opponents argued that the admission of women would permanently damage VMI, its image and somehow dishonor its legacy. Ginsburg saw it differently. Shortly after she penned the majority opinion in the landmark case, she publicly applauded the changes at VMI and said the institution would one day cherish its female graduates and the changes made possible by the decision. Even with her assurances, many said the school would never be the same, the victim of political correctness gone mad. Of the more than 1,700 students who attend VMI today, almost 200 are female, and the school continues to provide a list of distinguished graduates, many of them admitted due to Ginsburg’s commitment to

equality. But, the impacts of that decision resonated much further than that peaceful campus in the Shenandoah Valley. Today, legal experts cite the VMI ruling as monumental in its efforts to finally establish guarantees granted in our nation’s founding documents — equality. As for VMI in the 20 years since the landmark decision, the proof is in the pudding. It continues to produce a collection of leaders in all walks of life. That’s somehow reassuring as we mourn the loss of Ginsburg and take comfort in the legacy that outlives her. Her courage and commitment will continue to yield positive results for women who pursue greatness in every field, unaffected by old perceptions of what was appropriate or comfortable based on gender. It’s a well deserved legacy for a small woman who made a giant contribution.

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we’ve actually restocked several times since the first display went up,” Sottong said. Library administrators expanded the initiative to include all Hanover County branches, including Atlee, Mechanicsville, and Ashland. If you or someone you love has thoughts of suicide, contact the Hanover County CSB Crisis Team at 804-365-4200 to talk with a mental health professional. For more information about Lock & Talk, contact Laura Robertson at larobertson@ hanovercounty.gov or to view a gun cable lock demonstration visit https://www.hanovercounty.gov/985/Lock-and-Talk. For more information on Hanover Cares, visit hanovercares.org. Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

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Thank you for taking the time to review my musings on the matter. Penelope Fleming Mechanicsville

Defending appointed school board As a tax-paying citizen of Hanover County, Dr. Richard Ryder should be glad his tax dollars are going to support one of the best school systems for its size in Virginia. The last time I checked, every school in Hanover County was fully accredited. Dr. Ryder is getting his money's worth. An appointed school board is insulated from day-to-day politics and can concentrate on its responsibility to administer the budget and oversee the operation of the system. They can ignore the political wind. A change to an elected school board would create seven more politicians. These seven new politicians would have to worry more about politics than education. They would change policy every time the political wind changed. The appointed school board has served Hanover County well. The City of Richmond has an elected school board. The members of their school board are selected and elected by the Education (Teachers Union) Lobby. The members of the Richmond City School Board are more interested in liberal politics than education and their schools reflect this. We do not want this in Hanover County. We have good schools and we want to keep them. We must ignore the current political wind and keep what we have. Larnie Allgood Jr. Mechanicsville

Using fear to manipulate people limited I think most of us agree that the Trump administration is filled with incompetency and dishonesty. But many of us rationalize a vote for him based upon him appointing conservative judges. When the Republican majority Senate refused to consider Merrick Garland for the United States Supreme Court, there were over 200 days left in the Obama administration. They said they wouldn’t confirm a new judge in an election year. It smelled like cheating to many of us. Now we have a vacancy with less than 60 days before the election and they have changed their tune and will force a quick vote. This is more cheating, now mixed with rank hypocrisy. Supporting this tactic and this administration is saying that the ends justify the means. If we justify support of Trump as being pro-life, how do we think about the 200,000 deaths, with many more to come, because of Trump’s mismanagement of the pandemic? We lead the world in cases and deaths from the coronavirus, despite our vaunted medical system. We have a choice this fall. We can support Joe Biden, an earnest and experienced servant of the people. We can support Mark Warner, who has stood up to Trump in his activity on the Intelligence Committee and in many other ways, and who has now served 12 years honorably. And we can vote for Qasim Rashid or Abigail Spanberger, depending on which part of Hanover County we live in. Spanberger has done a good job of resisting the temptation to go too far to the left. Rashid is a civil rights lawyer and author who wants to extend democracy.

Supporting these candidates will show those who are afraid of democracy that their ability to manipulate people with fear is limited. Bill Butler Mechanicsville

Eyes open to Trump’s successes In response to JM Thomas’s recent letter, “Trump support: eyes closed to evidence”, I like to think my eyes are open. Supporting Donald Trump acknowledges just a small fraction of his accomplishments: z lowest unemployment rate (pre-COVID) z highest labor participation rate in 15 years (preCOVID) z signed into law making cruelty to animals a federal felony z U.S. becomes energy independent z signed two acts giving law enforcement new tools to fight sex trafficking z the 25% lowest paid enjoyed a 4.5% income boost. Outpaces highest paid workers. (pre-COVID) z signed act to fund cleaning plastic and garbage from the oceans z signed act for transparency in hospital billing z revamped the Veterans Administration z Administration will provide HIV drugs for free to 200,000 uninsured z signed First Step Act, criminal justice reform to help former inmates with 90% of those benefitting from retroactive sentencing reductions (Biden’s 1994 crime bill called for mandatory minimum sentences) z made HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) a priority z poverty rates for AfricanAmericans and Hispanicsee LETTERS, pg. 12

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CARTEE, Dale Taylor, 70, of Mechanicsville, lost her short battle with cancer on September 24, 2020. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta Richardson (Charles); grandchildren, Robert and Tiffany Richardson; great-grandchild, Aaliyah; sister, Mary Taylor. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, and Monday, September 28, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 29. Interment followed in Hanover Memorial Park.

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DRINKARD, Charles Edward “Charlie,” 88, of Mechanicsville, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020. Charles was one of eight children born to Grover and Myra Drinkard, April 14, 1932, and was raised in Indian Head, Md. He spent a lot of time on the Mattawoman Creek, where

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he was a duck hunting guide. After attending Lackey High School, where he excelled in baseball and soccer, Charles enlisted in the Navy. Upon discharge, Charles married Janet Ann Warder (also of Indian Head). The young couple moved into a small home and started a family. He worked as an insurance agent in southern Maryland and was elected Mayor of Indian Head at age 26. Advancement opportunity, in the form of managing his own agency, brought the family to Mechanicsville, Va. Charles and Janet established themselves in the community and went on to serve at the Hope Community Church of the Nazarene (originally First Church of the Nazarene, Dill Road) from 1964 to present. Charles was recognized within his industry as one of the top performing managers in the nation year after year. He was the keynote speaker at numerous national conventions. Charles was also called to give keynote speeches with many other professional organizations. Retiring at age 54, he reimagined his success by starting one of the fastest growing and successful land development companies on the east coast during one of nation’s worst recessions. Charles continued to sell annuities well into his eighties and was recognized as one of the top producers in the country. He was a founding member of a local packaging company and worked to grow that small start into a nationally recognized entity. Charles is survived by his wife of 70 years, Janet Ann Drinkard; his sister, Rosie Goode; four children, Mary Ann Vencill, Sherrie Taylor, Mark Drinkard and John Drinkard; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Hunter, Nichole, Amanda, Christine,

Sara, Rachel and Zack; and eight great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Evelyn, Ellory, John Michael, Sadie, Emilia, Harvey and Lee. Charlie was a larger than life character that enjoyed teasing family and friends alike. He had an ability to identify people in need and offer his support in many ways. A man that chose action over words to show how much he cared for all that came to know him. He will be missed by all. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., with a Masonic service at 6 p.m. Services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Hope Community Church of the Nazarene, 8391 Atlee Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. 23116. Interment followed in Signal Hill Memorial Park. HILL, Inez White, 95, of Mechanicsville, died peacefully on September 24, 2020. Inez was born in Richmond, Va., on April 12, 1925. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank J. Hill. She is survived by their three children, Dianne Birch (Bruce), Marian Forman and David Hill; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. For the last 20 years of her life, Inez lived at Covenant Woods, where she enjoyed having friends and interesting activities. Her family is grateful especially to the staff for the excellent care she received in the last years of her life. PUCHOVICH, Benjamin “Ben” (38). Ben was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on September 22, 1981; he went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,

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Edelbert “Dusty” and Shirley Irish and Jordan and June Puchovich. He is survived by his parents, George and Pamela Puchovich; and his two brothers, George Puchovich Jr. (Kim),and Mark Puchovich (Denise). Also surviving are his uncles, Bert Irish (Sharon), Ted Puchovich (Sharon); and aunts, Jacky Lester (Mitch), Kathy Vogley (Mike), Diana Cruise and Patty Sulzer; and many cousins and friends. Ben graduated from Atlee High School and held a property casualty insurance license. He worked for many years at Kings Dominion, was manager of the family owned UPS Store and was an insurance agent for his father. He was an avid sports fan. He loved sports of all kinds and religiously followed his favorites, the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians, New York Rangers and all UVA sports. He had a special interest in the amusement park industry, collecting memorabilia and following trends in the industry. His life will be memorialized at his favorite vacation spot, Cedar Point Amusement Park, in Sandusky, Ohio, in the spring of 2021. Donations in his memory can be made to: Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation: www.Bsvaf. org, Bons Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation, 5008 Monument Ave. 2nd Fl., Richmond, Va. 23230. Online see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

Democratic 1st District candidate to appear in Ashland on Oct. 11 so many Democratic leaders are coming out to support Qasim Rashid for Congress. I am energized by the amazing leaders in ASHLAND – Qasim Rashid, the Democratic our Commonwealth,” said candidate for the 1st District Daniel McGraw, chair of seat in the United States the Hanover Democratic House of Representatives, Committee. “We have will be at Ashland Town wonderful candidates Hall at 101 Thompson St. running this year: Qasim in Ashland at 2 p.m. on Rashid for Congress, Mark Sunday, Oct. 11. Warner for Senate, Joe State Sen. Jennifer Biden for President and McClellan and Attorney Kamala Harris for Vice General Herring will be on President. They are the hand to offer their support future of our nation. In for Rashid. trying times like these, we Musicians Jeanette need the best of the best. and John Creager of the Our Democratic leaders Premiere Band will perare showing up in force to form top 40 songs in the Motown, Soul, Beach and make that happen.” Funk traditions. Face masks and social distancing will be required. QASIM RASHID “We are thrilled that

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STREET, Warren B., 82, passed on to his heavenly home on September 24, 2020. Warren passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family and caregivers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lanier Street. Warren was born October 26, 1937, the youngest of 10 by the late Richard Thomas

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in Caroline County Virginia. He was a United States Army Reserve veteran and retired after 22 years from Philip Morris USA in Richmond, Virginia. Warren is a member of Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, Virginia. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, September 28, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where a funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29. Interment followed at Concord Baptist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4600 Cox Rd. #130, Glen Allen, Va. 23060.

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MECHANICSVILLE – A Mechanicsville man has been arrested and charged with 10 counts of possession/distribution of child pornography and two counts of production of child pornography. Sgt. Steve DiLoreto, public information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office, said Daniel Luke Herring of the 10000 block of Aynhoe Lane was taken into custody at his residence on Thursday, Sept. 17, after a tip was received from an electronic service provider. After receiving the tip, a search warrant

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was executed upon Herring’s home. Joining HCSO investigators in making the arrest were local task force officers of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. According to DiLoreto, Herring is being held without bond at Pamunkey Regional Jail. Investigators continue to review the evidence. If anyone has information that may be of assistance to the investigation, contact the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office at 804-365-6140.

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we keep that model even after the pandemic,” Gill said. He also lauded a Hanover County School Board action that designated the first Monday following the opening as a professional development day. While Gill acknowledged a day off that early in the calendar is unusual, he noted the need for teachers to take a day to examine and revise plans in an educational environment that is novel and unique. But, Gill saved the majority of his praise for the teachers and HCPS staff who have showed “amazing creativity” in planning and initiating a return to learn plan that included an ample amount of unknown factors. For example, in order to offer parents the choice of online instruction versus face to face, a new online school was formed to accommodate at-home learners. “We built and opened

the first online school in the county’s history in a matter of weeks,” Gill said. “To think about three years ago when we were talking about our five-year technology plan and building our infrastructure at schools and trying to get laptops for teachers. To go from that point to opening a fully online school is truly something to be proud of,” he continued. Ashland supervisor Faye Prichard questioned Gill regarding that online school and queried the superintendent to the reasoning that prompted the creation of a separate online school. Prichard said the transfer to a new online school left some students with a sense of abandonment from their home campuses. Gill acknowledged that students do need that connection with their home schools, and said online students would be included in school activities centered at their home campuses, and would graduate

with those student bodies. Prichard also asked why a hybrid system was not chosen that allowed students in class and remote instruction. “Why an online school versus hybrid education?” Prichard questioned. “There are multiple models and I’m curious about why we went in this direction.” Following a meeting with other division superintendents earlier in the week, Gill said he was convinced there were advantages and disadvantages to all options being used or considered, but Hanover officials decided asking teachers to instruct students in online and classroom situations did not seem like the best option for county teachers. Gill said the hybrid option resulted in less direct classroom time with teachers, and “we didn’t feel that would offer our students the best contact from an educational standpoint and maximize the school day.” Regarding the separate

ordered for all students, but a nationwide surge in demand has caused delays in those orders. Another shipment is expected in October, but how many that order will contain is still unknown. Gill assured supervisors that all students would eventually have new devices, thanks to CARES money allotted by the board. The superintendent said a successful return to learn is dependent on good communication with parents and teachers, and a continuing relationship with county officials and the Chickahominy Health District. “We have gotten to be on a first name basis with a lot

online school, Gill said, “What we have found is that online presents its own challenges, and to ask our teachers and our administrators to live in both worlds, quite frankly, is an unfair ask.” Gill told supervisors 6,300 Chromebooks were shipped directly to online students to avoid long lines and delays at campuses. In response to another Prichard inquiry, Gill acknowledged that some of those devices had been collected from campuses and repurposed so all online students would have devices on the first day of school. New devices have been

of our county counterparts, specifically the Chickahominy Health District (CHD),” Gill said. “We are indebted to Dr. (Thomas) Franck and his staff for their service as we collaborate to make sure we are implementing the guidance of the CHD, CDC and the Virginia Department of Education.” Prichard asked about procedures and action taken when students or a teacher tests positive for COVID-19 or is exposed to someone who has. Gill said the school makes immediate notification to the CHD, and they investigate and determine who has been contacted or affected by exposee GILL, pg. 14

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sure. Parents of those affected are notified by principals, and information regarding the outbreak is relayed to all parents of students at the campus in question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we do have a positive case, it is incumbent on us to handle it in the correct way, both from the logistical end but also from the communication end,â&#x20AC;? Gill said. Reports of positive tests forced students at Liberty Middle School to learn remotely for the first week of school, and there were two cases reported from students on buses headed to John Gandy Elementary School.

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Two staffers at Kersey Creek Elementary School also have tested positive. The superintendent expressed his confidence in the plan, but also noted the importance of flexibility and an ability to adjust where necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are learning right along with our students,â&#x20AC;? Gill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we learn, we continue to refine our plan.â&#x20AC;? Identified areas of concern include higher numbers of students in the online classes and the amount of screen time required for elementary students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am incredibly proud of the Herculean effort it has taken to get both the faceto-face and online school up and running and to offer that

option to our parents,â&#x20AC;? Gill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our parents know what works best for their students â&#x20AC;Ś and their family dynamic.â&#x20AC;? Gill acknowledged extraordinary efforts from all employees of the system, including custodians, cafeteria workers, bus drivers and others that contributed to the opening day success. He also cited a crew of teachers who have gone above and beyond to ensure a successful experience for their students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you are forced to be creative, it is amazing what people can come up with. I have always been impressed with the creativity of those who serve our students, but never more than this year.â&#x20AC;?

Maurice Newbill promoted to managing broker at Dalton Staff Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- J. Maurice Newbill has been promoted to managing broker position with Dalton Realty, located at 7233 Mechanicsville Turnpik[e. Steve Dalton is the principal broker, with offices in Mechanicsville and Virginia Beach, serving Central Virginia and Hampton Roads. NEWBILL Dalton Realty operates with over 25 agents. Newbill is a graduate of King William High

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School, and was an all-time rusher for Cavalier football team. He earned a scholarship to the University of Richmond, where he graduates with a business degree. Newbill has 15 years of experience in real estate, and also is licensed in securities and insurance. He resides in his hometown of Aylett with his wife Kami and their two children. He volunteers as the defensive coordinator for the KWHS football team, and coaches youth football in King William County. Newbill volunteers preparing and serving meals to the homeless and needy through Moments of Hope Outreach. He can be contacted at 804-339-8744. For more information on Dalton Realty, visit www.daltonrealty.net.

Staff Report news@mechlocal.com DUDLEY, Massachusetts – Kara Baird of Montpelier has enrolled as a member of

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George Matzganis is shown behind the counter at his new business, Jewelry and Watch Works, located at 8071 Mechanicsville Tpk. in the Village of Mechanicsville at the end of the shopping center with the Mechanicsville Drug Store in the old Post Office/Hanover Bank. Matzganis said Jewelry and Watch Works is a family-owned business, owned and operated by him. He is a veteran of the jewelry business with more than 40 years of experience with estate jewelry and vintage watches. He said he welcomes members of the community to “come experience and learn about this new store, and the unique products and services offered.” To conact Matzganis, call 804-7235312 or visit george@ jewelrywatchworks.com.

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Hanover Tavern, Anton Paar partner for 2020 AutumnFest Staff Report news@mechlocal.com

ANOVER – Hanover Tavern will be partnering with Anton Paar in presenting the 5th Annual Hanover AutumnFest at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. in Hanover. The Tavern and Paar are committed to keeping the community tradition. Under normal circumstances, the Historic Hanover Tavern would host thousands of guests

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for free family activities, live music, craft beer, Virginia wine, and great food during Hanover AutumnFest. However, for this year, there will not be an on-site event. The Tavern’s staff and volunteers have worked diligently to adapt to the new conditions, featuring a convenient, pre-order menu and drive-thru pick-up. The smokers will be packed with brisket, pork BBQ, turkey, beef brats, and burnt ends. Fall craft beers in souvenir growlers, a see TAVERN, pg. 27

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The Universe from the Center: Direction detection has been achieved – but how? unless you’re in a Star Trek episode, they are very slight distortions. Interestingly enough, we use light waves to Note: The Keeble Observatory at Randolphdetect gravitational waves. So, a side discussion Macon College has ceased public viewing due to of “interferometry,” which can detect those disthe pandemic until further notice. We are worktortions. Laser light is highly coherent, which ing on a method for streaming live video from means it has a very precise frequency and the Observatory to our website, and hope to prowavelength. If we split a vide that as an alternative to laser beam and send the actual visits. Watch the web resulting beams along two site (https://www.rmc.edu/ different paths, and then keeble) for updates. Or, call bring them back together the Keeble Information line we will generate an interat 804-752-3210. ference pattern (construcWe’re near the end tive or destructive). If the of our discussion of paths differ in length by an the General Theory of integer number of waveRelativity (GTR). Last lengths, the interference is month we wrote of indirect constructive. If they differ Metro Creative Graphics evidence for gravitational by half a wavelength (or waves, albeit compelling an odd multiple of halves) enough for the Nobel Prize committee. But the interference will be destructive. Even a slight what about direct detection? Well, that has been change in the length of one or both paths will achieved! But how? change the interference. Enter L.I.G.O. – the Laser Interferometric We’re talking about literal waves in spacetime itself, travelling at the speed of light. And, Gravitational Wave Observatory. This “labora-

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tory” has two installations: one in Hanford, Washington, and the other in Livingston, Louisiana. Each has two 4 km tunnels at right angles. If a gravitational wave passes through the detector, the arms will change lengths at the frequency of that wave, and the interference changes will reflect the wavelengths and frequencies of those waves. The interferometers are

sensitive to frequencies from 30 Hz (wavelength 10,000 km) to 7 kHz (43 km). You need at least two interferometers, first to rule out spurious signals (must detect at both) and second to get some notion of the direction from which the signal originates. With NSF funding, LIGO was built and

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September 30, 2020

WEDNESDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

5:30

COMCAST (ESPN)

(3:30) MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

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6 PM

6:30 Baseball

7 PM

106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies ’

8 News

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MLB Baseball

8 News

(6-CBS)

CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)

CBS6 News News

ABC News

CBS6 News CBS News

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

9:30

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Football

7:30

Wheel

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Washington Football Rewind Jeopardy!

J. Kimmel

NBA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 10:30 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10 PM Football

American Ninja Warrior

2020 NBA Finals: Game 1: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å

CBS6 News Hollywood

Big Brother (N) Å

Love Island ’ Å

48 Hours Suspicion (N)

I Can See Your Voice

Fox News at Ten (N)

(35-FOX) The Steve Wilkos Show

Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud

FamFeud

Big Bang

The Masked Singer (N)

(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM

News

NBC News

Inside Ed.

2020 Stanley Cup Final: Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning. (N) ’ (Live)

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Hot Bench

Blue Bloods Disrupted

(23-PBS) Ready Jet

(57-PBS) Life From Above Å

Curious

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black-ish

The 100 The Last War

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Creek

Last Man

NewsNation (N) Å

NewsNation Å

News

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Islands of Wonder ’

NOVA (N) Å (DVS)

Hacking Your Mind (N)

Amanpour and Company Islands

Last Tango in Halifax ’

Van der Valk on Masterpiece (N) ’ Å

SciGirls ’

Biz Kid$ ’

Amanpour and Company Roadtrip NCIS React ’

(TNT)

(3:00) “2 Guns” (2013)

(:15) ››‡ “The Equalizer” (2014) Denzel Washington. Å (DVS)

(WTBS)

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å

(A&E)

Born Behind Bars Å

Behind Bars

Two Men

Behind Bars Two Men

Mysteries-Abandoned

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob Casagran

(DISN)

Ladybug

Big City

(FREE)

Simpsons

››› “Despicable Me” (2010) ’ Å

(LIFE)

Wife Swap ’ Å

(AMC)

›››‡ “Gladiator” (2000, Historical Drama) Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix. Å

301

(HBO)

The Vow

320

(MAX)

(3:50) ›› “Margaret” (2011, Drama) Anna Paquin. ’ ‘R’ Å

Jessie ’

(ESPN)

Behind Bars

Loud

SpongeBob SpongeBob Friends ’

Jessie ’

Raven

(:05) Raven’s Home ’

Big City

››› “Despicable Me 2” (2013) ’ Å

Married

›› “John Q” (2002) Denzel Washington. ‘PG-13’

5:30

Lovecraft Country ’

6:30 Baseball

7 PM

106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies ’

8 News

News

(8-ABC)

MLB Baseball

8 News

(6-CBS)

CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)

CBS6 News News

ABC News

CBS6 News CBS News

Expedition

Friends ’

Big City

Owl Hse.

Amphibia

Big City

(:03) Marrying Millions

Wheel

Celebrity Family Feud

9 PM

9:30

Press Your Luck (N) ’

FamFeud

Big Bang

The Masked Singer ’

Let’s Be

NBC News

Inside Ed.

The Wall (N) ’ Å

Dateline NBC (N) ’ Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

(23-PBS) Ready Jet

(57-PBS) NOVA (N) Å (DVS)

Curious

Family Guy

Goldbergs

black-ish

News

black-ish

Mysteries Decoded (N)

Penn & Teller: Fool Us

Creek

Last Man

NewsNation (N) Å

NewsNation Å

SciGirls ’

News

BBC News

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Untamed

Racism: Challenging

American Experience ’

Amanpour and Company Old House

Biz Kid$ ’

Amanpour and Company Untamed

Last/Wine

Reel South

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea ’

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Islands

Law & Order: SVU

Law-SVU

Law & Order: SVU

(TNT)

Bones ’ Å

››› “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) Emma Watson.

(WTBS)

Amer. Dad

(A&E)

The First 48 ’ Å

Amer. Dad

Family Guy

Big Bang

The First 48 ’ Å

The First 48 Stray Shot

Two Men

››‡ “The Addams Family” (1991) Å

Two Men

Mike News

Finding Your Roots

Law & Order: SVU

Two Men

Mod Fam

Tonight Show-J. Fallon

Last Man

Law & Order: SVU

(PARMT) Two Men

DailyMailTV Mod Fam News

Last Man

Art in the Twenty-First

Seinfeld ’

Jimmy Kimmel Live! ’

The People’s Court (N)

Law & Order: SVU

News

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

Judge Mathis ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU Amer. Dad

OCTOBER 1, 2020 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

Blue Bloods Blues ’

(USA)

The Mule

Premier League Soccer: West Brom vs Chelsea.

Fox News at Ten (N)

Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud News

Hot Bench

We Are Who We Are ’

(:01) Match Game (N) ’ Star Trek: Discovery (N)

(35-FOX) The Steve Wilkos Show

Blue Bloods ’

10:30

Big Brother A houseguest is evicted. (N) Å

(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM

Hot Bench

10 PM

CBS6 News Hollywood

News

Married

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

News

Married at First Sight

(:15) ››› “The Crow” (1994) Brandon Lee. ‘R’

Football Jeopardy!

Warm Bod

››‡ “Armageddon” (1998) Bruce Willis. ’ ‘PG-13’ Å

8:30

Jessie ’

The 700 Club ’ Å

›› “Bad Boys II” (2003) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith. Å

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Football

Big City

Road

Friends ’

Married at First Sight (N) Å

8 PM

Behind

Friends ’

››› “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005) ’ Å

(:02) Lovecraft Country

Full Frontal Seinfeld ’

Behind Bars Expedition Unknown ’

“John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum” (2019) ‘R’

7:30

Full Frontal Conan

Dodgeball Thunderdome

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

(:20) ›‡ “White Noise” (2005)

6 PM

(3:30) MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Married

Big City

Big Bang

Locked Up in America

›› “The Expendables 3” (2014) Sylvester Stallone. ’ Å

Loud

Wife Swap ’ Å

Big Bang

››‡ “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” (2017) Ryan Reynolds.

Loud

TBA

››‡ “Southpaw” (2015) Jake Gyllenhaal. Premiere. Å

Big Bang

Expedition Unknown (N)

Wife Swap Baur/Fine ’

(NBCSWSH) (2:00) Trackside Live! (N) (Live)

Big Bang

Expedition Unknown

THURSDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM

Big Bang

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

Mike News

›‡ “Death Wish” (2018, Action) Bruce Willis. Å (DVS)

Expedition Unknown ’

COMCAST 4

WWE NXT (N) ’ (Live) Å All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (N) Å

Big Bang

(DISC)

Expedition Unknown ’

As Time ...

NCIS Loose Cannons ’

Axios ’

black-ish

News

Last Man

Two Men

Goldbergs

The People’s Court (N)

NCIS Decompressed ’

(PARMT) Two Men

Mod Fam

Tonight Show-J. Fallon

Last Man

NCIS Deja Vu ’

DailyMailTV Mod Fam News

Judge Mathis (N) Å

(USA)

J. Kimmel

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

Blue Bloods Milestones John Lewis-Get

Seinfeld ’

American Ninja Warrior News

Big Bang

The First 48 ’ Å

Big Bang

The First 48 ’ Å

Law & Order: SVU

››› “Beauty and the Beast” (2017) Å (DVS)

Big Bang

(:01) The First 48 Å

››‡ “Addams Family Values” (1993) ’

Conan

Seinfeld ’

(:04) The First 48 Å

Seinfeld ’ First 48

››‡ “The Addams Family” ’

(DISC)

Dual Survival Soaked ’

Alaskan Bush People ’

Alaskan Bush People The Cold (N) ’ Å

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob Loud

Loud

Casagran

Loud

››‡ “Bee Movie” (2007) Premiere. ’ Å

(DISN)

Bunk’d ’

Jessie ’

Raven

“Zombies” (2018) Milo Manheim. ‘NR’

(FREE)

“Tim Burton”

››› “Casper” (1995) Christina Ricci. ’ Å

››‡ “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) ’ Å

››‡ “Hocus Pocus” (1993) Bette Midler. ’

The 700 Club ’ Å

WillyWonk

(LIFE)

Wife Swap Coste/Ives

Wife Swap ’ Å

Wife Swap Chi/Edwards

Married at First Sight Reunion dinner party. (N)

Married at First Sight

Married

(AMC)

›› “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010) Å

301

(HBO)

(2:30) “Aquaman” (2018)

Agents of Chaos “Part 1” ’ (Part 1 of 2) Å

320

(MAX)

“The Lovely Bones” ’

(4:50) ›› “Fear” (1996) ’ ‘R’ Å

Jessie ’

FRIDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

COMCAST 4 7

(ESPN)

Alaskan Bush People ’ Jessie ’

5 PM

Wife Swap ’ Å

›‡ “Bride of Chucky” (1998) Jennifer Tilly.

5:30

6 PM

› “Disaster Movie” (2008) ‘PG-13’

6:30

7 PM

106.7 The Fan’s Sports Junkies ’

8 News

News

(8-ABC)

MLB Baseball

8 News

(6-CBS)

CBS6 News at 4:00p (N)

CBS6 News News

Married at First Sight (N)

(:40) Bunk’d (:05) Bunk’d Bunk’d ’

(:15) Jessie

7:30

››› “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) ’

8 PM

8:30

9 PM

9:30

ABC News

CBS6 News CBS News

Wheel

J. Kimmel

NBA

CBS6 News Hollywood

The Greatest AtHome

10 PM

10:30 Ravens

Undercover Boss Å

Blue Bloods ’ Å

(35-FOX) The Steve Wilkos Show

Judge Judy Judge Judy FamFeud

FamFeud

Big Bang

WWE Friday Night SmackDown (N) ’ (Live)

News

NBC News

Inside Ed.

American Ninja Warrior Qualifier 3 Å (DVS)

Dateline NBC (N) Å

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Hot Bench

Blue Bloods Two-Faced

(23-PBS) Ready Jet

(57-PBS) Hacking Your Mind (N)

Curious

Judge Mathis (N) Å

The People’s Court (N)

News

black-ish

Masters of

Blue Bloods Rectify ’

Last Man

NewsNation (N) Å

News

BBC World

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

SciGirls ’

Biz Kid$ ’

Great Performances (N)

(WTBS)

Amer. Dad

(A&E)

The First 48 ’ Å Two Men

Family Guy

Chrisley Bones ’ Å

Family Guy

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

The First 48 Devil’s Trail

Two Men

›› “The Expendables 3” (2014) Sylvester Stallone. ’ Å

Two Men

First 48-Haunts

(DISC)

Airplane Repo ’ Å

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SquarePants ’ Å

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Dylan

(DISN)

Bunk’d ’

Raven

(FREE)

(3:05) ››› “Casper”

(:10) ››‡ “Hotel Transylvania” (2012) ’

(LIFE)

King

››› “Hitch” (2005, Romance-Comedy) Will Smith, Eva Mendes. Å

(AMC)

›‡ “Bride of Chucky” (1998) Jennifer Tilly.

King

Bering Sea Gold Å Jessie

Jessie ’

Bering Sea Gold Å Raven

Bering Sea Gold Jessie ’

Jessie ’

Danger Mouse (N) Å

›‡ “Seed of Chucky” (2004) Jennifer Tilly.

Live Rescue Live Rescue -- 10.02.20 (N) ’ Å (:03) 100 Days Wild (N)

Mod Fam

Gabby

Mod Fam

››› “It” (2017) Jaeden Lieberher.

Punch

The First 48 ’ Å

(:05) Deadliest Catch The Cornelia crew fights. ’

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob Friends ’

News

PBS NewsHour (N) ’

(:45) ››‡ “The Expendables 2” (2012) Sylvester Stallone.

››‡ “Hotel Transylvania” ‘PG’

(:15) ›››› “The Nightmare Before Christmas”

Mod Fam

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

The First 48 ’ Å

Mike

Amanpour and Company Wash

››› “It” (2017, Horror) Jaeden Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor. Å (DVS)

Jessie

Chrisley

The First 48 ’ Å Two Men

black-ish

NewsNation Å

›› “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween”

(PARMT) Two Men

Goldbergs

Chrisley

Bones ’ Å

Seinfeld ’

NewsNation (N) Å

Chrisley

Bones ’ Å

Amer. Dad

Creek

Mod Fam

Tonight Show-J. Fallon

Art in the Twenty-First

(TNT)

Amer. Dad

Animals

J. Kimmel

News

››› “Talent Has Hunger” (2016)

Amer. Dad

Animals

NewsNation (N) Å

Premier League Soccer

First Sports DailyMailTV Mod Fam

Great Performances (N)

Chrisley

(:40) “Firestarter” (1984)

CBS6 News Late Show-Colbert

Justice Ruth

Chrisley

Hallown 5

We Are Who We Are ’

News

Antiques Roadshow

(3:30) IndyCar Racing: Indycar Harvest GP Race 1. Bones ’ Å

Football

Highlights

(USA)

Hoover

Jessie ’

OCTOBER 2, 2020 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

Amanpour and Company VCU Ins.

Wash

Masters of

Sydney

2020 NBA Finals: Game 2: Teams TBA. (N) (Live) Å

(12-NBC) 12 News First at 4PM

Hot Bench

Friends ’

Sydney

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

News

Friends ’

(:45) Lovecraft Country

News

Alaskan

Friends ’

(9:50) ›› “Contraband” (2012) ‘R’

Football Jeopardy!

Alaskan Bush People ’

›› “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers”

(:45) The Third Day ’

“Never Rarely Sometimes Always”

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Football

(:45) Jessie

Friends ’ Å

›››› “Halloween” (1978) Donald Pleasence.

Lovecraft Country Å

MLB Baseball: Wild Card Series: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

(NBCSWSH) (2:00) Trackside Live! (N) (Live)

Loud

First 48 Expend Danger

Friends ’

Raven

Jessie ’

(8:55) ››› “Beetlejuice” (1988) Michael Keaton.

The 700 Club ’ Å

Simpsons

›› “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002) Premiere.

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

Sweet

› “Halloween: Resurrection” (2002, Horror) Å

“Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers” Å

Halloween

301

(HBO)

Just Mercy

(:20) Agents of Chaos “Part 2” Å

(:25) ››› “Doctor Sleep” (2019) Ewan McGregor. ’ ‘R’ Å

320

(MAX)

(3:05) Hero

“Master of the White Crane Fist: Wong Yan-lam”

(:20) “Bruce Lee: The Man, the Myth”

REAL Sports Gumbel

(7:55) ››‡ “Alita: Battle Angel” (2019) Å

Real Time, Bill Maher

Room 104

Warrior ’ Å

The Mechanicsville Local

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1:30

COMCAST (ESPN)

2 PM

OCTOBER 3, 2020 2:30 3 PM 3:30

College Football: South Carolina at Florida. (N) (Live)

Scoreboard Football

(NBCSWSH) Trackside Live! (N) (Live)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON 12 PM 12:30 1 PM

(8-ABC)

College Football: Baylor at West Virginia. (N) (Live)

(6-CBS)

Pet Vet

Hope in the Paid Prog.

(35-FOX) College Football: Teams TBA. (N) ’ (Live)

(12-NBC) Voyager

(8-ABC)

Paid Prog.

(6-CBS)

The NFL Today (N)

Extra

(35-FOX) FOX NFL Sunday (N)

(12-NBC) A New Leaf Champion

(65-CW)

NASCAR

American Ninja Warrior

(65-CW)

(WGN)

Blue Bloods ’

Blue Bloods ’ Å

(WGN)

Premier League Soccer: Teams TBA. (N) ’ (Live)

››‡ “Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein” (1994, Horror)

(11:30) ››› “Wanted” (2008) James McAvoy.

IndyCar Paid Prog.

Paid Prog.

Rock-Park

Paid Prog.

Countdown NASCAR Cup Series: YellaWood 500. (N) ’ (Live)

Paid Prog.

ThisMinute Game Time Detroit

Engine

Prostate

Paid Prog.

Married

Last Man

Married

Unwine’d

Cook

Queens

Best of Joy Land

Samantha

Darley

(23-PBS) Senatorial Debate 2020

Va. Current Untamed

(57-PBS) Curious

Tiger

Elinor

Sesame St. Pink

Splash

Cyberchase

(57-PBS) Curious

Tiger

Chicago P.D. ’

(TNT)

NCIS: New Orleans ’

››› “The Bourne Identity” (2002) Matt Damon. Å (DVS)

(WTBS)

Misery

(A&E)

Accused: Guilty

37 39

Madea’s Big Happy Family Å (DVS)

›› “Evan Almighty” (2007) Steve Carell.

Accused: Guilty

Bourne Su

Accused: Guilty

(PARMT) ›› “The Expendables 3” (2014) Sylvester Stallone. ’ Å

Accused: Guilty

(DISC)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(NICK)

“The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water”

(DISN)

(10:30) Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Animated. A student gets akumatized into Reverser.

(FREE)

Ghostbust

››‡ “Ghostbusters II” (1989) Bill Murray. ’ Å

(LIFE)

Deranged

“Sinfidelity” (2020) Jade Tailor. Å

(AMC)

Halloween

(:26) ›››› “Halloween” (1978, Horror) Å

301

(HBO)

“Stockton on My Mind”

320

(MAX)

Long Shot

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(:18) ››› “Calendar Girls” (2003)

SATURDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30 5 PM (ESPN)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob (:05) “Beetlejuice” ’

“The Cheerleader Murders” (2016, Suspense) Å (:26) The Walking Dead

(12:50) ››› “Dirty Dancing” (1987)

6 PM

(3:30) College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

Walk:Dead

(:35) “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights”

(:10) ››› “Wedding Daze” (2006)

5:30

COMCAST 4

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

6:30

Super Ex

7 PM

Football Scoreboard

7:30

(3:30) College Football: Teams TBA. (N) (Live)

(6-CBS)

(3:30) College Football: Texas A&M at Alabama. (N) ’ (Live) Å

(35-FOX) Pregame

MLS Soccer: Red Bulls at Lions

(12-NBC) IndyCar

145th Preakness Stakes (N) ’ (Live)

(65-CW)

(WGN)

FamFeud NBC News

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob SpongeBob

(DISN)

(10:30) Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Animated. Chloe gets akumatized into Queen Wasp.

(FREE)

››› “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

Decorating Disney

(LIFE)

“Dying to Be a Cheerleader” (2020) Å

“Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal” Å

(AMC)

“Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers” Å

301

(HBO)

(10:45) ›››‡ “Ray” (2004) Å

320

(MAX)

John Wick

8:30

8 PM

Rivera

(:05) ››› “Casper”

(1:56) › “Halloween: Resurrection” (2002) Å

(:20) ›››‡ “Jojo Rabbit” Å

Room 104

(:45) Warrior ’ Å

(:35) › “The Apparition” (2012) Å

“Police-Mission”

9 PM

10 PM

9:30

Football

Queen

OCTOBER 3, 2020 11 PM 11:30 12 AM

10:30

UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana (N) (Live) Ravens

Football

Rivera

News

(:35) NCIS ’

Football

Carbonaro

NCIS: Los Angeles ’

NCIS: New Orleans ’

48 Hours (N) ’ Å

CBS6 News Know

Storm of

Big Bang

The Masked Singer ’

I Can See Your Voice

News

Labor of Love ’

Paid Prog.

12 News

Paid Prog.

Weakest Link ’ Å

Ellen’s Game of Games

America

Mike

Blue Bloods ’ Å

NewsNation (N) Å

Weekend

Lawrence Welk

Live From Artists Den

Song of the Mountains

Afropop: Cultural

POV Maleonn’s Papa’s Time Machine.

›› “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween”

“Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween” (2017)

(WTBS)

Game Night ››‡ “Due Date” (2010) Robert Downey Jr..

›‡ “Grown Ups” (2010) Adam Sandler. Å

(A&E)

Court Cam

›‡ “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000) ’ Å

(DISC)

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(NICK)

SpongeBob SpongeBob Loud

(DISN)

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir “Reverser” Å

Loud

(FREE)

(3:05) “Beetlejuice” ’

(LIFE)

“Identity Theft of a Cheerleader” (2019) Å

(AMC)

Walk:Dead

(:36) The Walking Dead

301

(HBO)

Room 104

›› “Collateral Beauty” (2016) Å

320

(MAX)

(3:45) ›› “My Super Ex-Girlfriend”

Court Cam

SUNDAY EVENING 4 PM 4:30

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Loud

SpongeBob SpongeBob Dylan

Loud

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(:20) ››‡ “Hotel Transylvania”

(:43) The Walking Dead ’ Å

(:10) ››› “The Way Back” (2020) Ben Affleck.

(:25) ›› “The Pink Panther” (2006)

Top Rank Boxing on ESPN: Best of Lomachenko

6 PM

6:30

SportsCenter (N) Å

Warrior ’ Å

History

News

ABC News

Big City

7 PM

7:30

SportsCenter (N) Å NBA

(:25) NFL Football: New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs. (N) Å

Full Frontal ››‡ “Due Date” Court Cam

Court Cam

(:45) ›‡ “Gone in 60 Seconds” (2000) Nicolas Cage. ’ Dirty Jobs ’ Å

Dirty Jobs Egg Farm ’

Court Cam Halloween

I Quit Winner Takes All

Dirty Jobs

Unfiltered

Group Chat SpongeBob Friends The Last One

Friends ’

Big City

“Wizards of Waverly Place”

Big City

Amphibia

Owl Hse.

(:25) ››‡ “Addams Family Values” (1993)

Friends ’

›› “The Craft” (1996)

“Dying to Be a Cheerleader” (2020) Premiere. Å

(:03) “The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders” (2019)

Dying to Be

(7:55) The Walking Dead

(:01) The Walking Dead

Walk:Dead

The Walking Dead

›› “Downhill” (2020) Will Ferrell.

Lovecraft Country Å

(7:55) ››‡ “Valkyrie” (2008) Tom Cruise.

Trackside Live! (N) (Live) Jeopardy!

Live Rescue Live Rescue -- 10.03.20 (N) ’ Å

(:20) ››‡ “The Addams Family” (1991) ’

“Undercover Cheerleader” (2019) Kayla Wallace.

5:30

Court Cam

Chicago

››‡ “The Commuter” (2018) Liam Neeson.

(:45) ›› “Horrible Bosses 2” (2014, Comedy) Jason Bateman. Court Cam

Dirty Jobs ’ Å

(:40) The Walking Dead

5 PM

Court Cam

(9:55) Madea’s Big Happy Family Å (DVS)

››‡ “The Accountant” (2016) Ben Affleck. Å (DVS)

››‡ “Man on Fire” (2004) Denzel Washington. ’ Å

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began operating in 2002. In its first eight years no gravitational waves were detected. Now an international collaboration, detectors were upgraded (“Advanced LIGO”) and began a series of three runs in 2015. The first run, designated O1 observed from September 2015 to January 2016 – and they detected three gravitational wave events! Recall that two massive objects in mutual orbits will send out gravitational waves at the orbital frequency, and as they spiral in for eventual collision and

merger that frequency will increase in a predictable way. The wave pattern is so specific that we can tell the masses of the colliding and merging objects, and even whether they are neutron stars, black holes, or some combination. The first detection was on Sept. 14, and a clear signal of merger between two black holes, each about 30 times the mass of our Sun. Nearly identical signals were received at the two interferometers, and the time delay allowed them to estimate the approximate direction and distance to the source (13 billion light years). The amplitude of the gravitational waves caused changes in the lengths of the interferome-

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ter arms less than the diameter of a single proton. O1 reported 3 separate black hole mergers. O2 (2016 November – 2017 August) made 8 detections, seven of which were black hole mergers, and the first detection of the merger of two neutron stars. The latter also was detected by the Italian VIRGO observatory, allowing them to triangulate the source and observe its aftermath with optical telescopes as well. Neutron star mergers also produce huge quantities of heavy elements. To date there have been over 50 confirmed detections. )3 has been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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And that’s our story. A century after Einstein first published GTR, all of its predictions however bizarre or counterintuitive have been confirmed. Well done, sir! Lunar phases for October: Full Moon on the 1st, at 5:05 p.m.; Last Quarter on the 9th, at 8:40 p.m.; New Moon on the 16th, at 3:21 p.m.; First Quarter on the 23rd, at 9:23 a.m.; and on the 31st we get another Full Moon at 10:49 a.m. All times are Eastern Daylight. Venus will be the brightest object before the Sun rises, rising around 4 am. Mars will be at opposition on the 13th, so you can see it essentially all night every night this month. Mercury will be seen to the 8 PM

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same altitude you will find Altair. If you face the southwest horizon and sweep your eyes up to Deneb, you can see why Cygnus (the Swan) is also known as the “Northern Cross.” The Big Dipper is low to the north, just above the horizon. The “house” shape of Cepheus is inverted above the North Star, Polaris. The tipped W shape of Cassiopeia is to the northeast. A turn to the east finds the Pleiades rising, anticipating their return to winter skies. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

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west just after sunset, early to mid-month. Jupiter is already up at sunset, and it crosses the meridian around 7 p.m. As does Saturn – it’s to the left of Jupiter, which will be the brighter of the two. Jupiter sets around 11 p.m. and Saturn around midnight Our mid-month view about three hours after sunset finds the unfamiliar and faint constellation Lacerta at zenith. Your eyes will be drawn west to the familiar Summer Triangle. Deneb in Cygnus is high to the west, about 76 degrees above the horizon. Below Deneb, facing to the west, you’ll find Vega, the brightest of the three at about 55 degrees. A bit farther south but at about the

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Kickers get pair of wins, bump in standings By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor RICHMOND – The Richmond Kickers, after clawing to the No. 2 spot in the USL League One standings, stumbled a bit after a 2-2- tie at Tucson on Sept. 5 and a 2-1 loss to the Chattanooga Red Wolves on Sept. 12. Then their home match against Orlando City B had to be postponed because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Orlando organization. The patch allowed the Red Wolves to leapfrog the Kickers into second place in the league, a critical spot as only the top two teams will make the postseason – the only playoff will be a championship game. With two games – a makeup at City Stadium against Fort Lauderdale Wednesday and an away game Saturday at Union Omaha, the Kickers needed a good week to get back behind the league-leading Greenville Triumph. A two-goal performance by Emiliano Terzaghi in a 2-1 win Wednesday night and a goal from Ivan Magalhães in a 1-0 victory Saturday gave Richmond exactly the week it needed. Wednesday’s win against Fort Lauderdale at City Stadium was a comeback affair. The visitors took a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute after Ricky LopezEspin, with an assist by Ian Fray, scored through a crowd in front

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Richmond’s Emiliano Terzaghi (32) wins a ball from Fort Lauderdale’s Edison Azcona in the Kickers’ 2-1 win in a makeup against Fort Lauderdale CF Wednesday. Terzaghi scored both of Richmond’s goals, an equalizer in the 26th minute and winner in the 54th.

of the Kickers’ net. But Richmond did not give up, and after spending the early part of the first half on its back foot, equalized in the 26th minute when defender Ian Antley found Terzaghi open at the cor-

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ner of the box to the right of the Fort Lauderdale net. Terzaghi fought around a pair of opposing defenders to find an opening and expertly put the ball into the far side of the goal. It was a nice bit of redemp-

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tion for Antley, who had been suspended for the game against Tucson after drawing a red card in the Kickers’ 2-1 win over Greenville on Aug. 29. “I made a costly mistake and missed the game against

Tucson this road trip, and then last time out I didn’t play as well as I wanted to play,” Antley said. “Getting back into the game at home was huge, especially to

Class 4, Region B will have more time to try to resolve its 20-school logjam when the Virginia High School League’s new alignment takes effect for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. At its final alignment meeting on Wednesday, the VHSL’s executive committee granted the region a delay, likely until the committee meets in February. “This will allow us to explore, among all four regions [in Class 4], some different scenarios,” said Region 4B chairman Bill see BALANCE, pg. 23

see KICKERS, pg. 23

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get a result against a really good Fort Lauderdale team. We knew they were going to come in and battle us hard. “To come back, especially down 1-0, just shows a lot of resiliency within the group, you know. We’re going to come back and win games no matter what. Fight to the end.” Kickers’ head coach Darren Sawatzky was pleased with his team’s performance overall,

but noted they needed to make some course corrections in the first half. “One of the things we needed to do better in the first half was to pass guys on [on defense],” Sawatzky said. “The communication from the defensive line and the midfield line wasn’t as quick as it needed to be. That young [Fort Lauderdale] team is very good. That’s a very good soccer team. They played great soccer. We needed to move guys quicker and pass guys on. We just weren’t doing it quick

enough. I think in the second half we did a much better job of that. That’s credit to Kyle Venter, Ivan [Magalhães] and Viktor [Falck] talking more. Saturday night, Richmond and Omaha were in a bitter, scoreless scrap until Magalhães found an opening in the 71st minute. The shutout was Kickers’ goalkeeper Akira Fitzgerald’s third shutout of the season. Dave Lawrence can be reached at dlawrence@mechlocal.com.

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Above, Richmond forward Emiliano Terzaghi (left) fires away for an equalizer in the first half of the Kickers’ 2-1 win in a makeup match against Fort Lauderdale CF at City Stadium Wednesday. Terzaghi scored both of the Kicker’s goals. Left, Richmond defender Ian Antley (2) outmaneuvers an Fort Lauderdale attacker.

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Swink, the activities director at Spotsylvania High School. The region includes Richmond-area schools, along with schools in the Fredericksburg and Charlottesville areas. Adjustments to the VHSL’s four-year classification plan created the overcrowded region. After two years — in 202122 — schools can move up or down in one of the six classifications (Class 6 is for the highest enrollments) as enrollments change. Each class is divided into four regions. Area schools Atlee, Henrico, Matoaca and Varina saw enrollments decrease enough that they

got approval from the league in late July to drop from Class 5 to Class 4. They’re scheduled to join Dinwiddie, George Wythe, Hanover, Huguenot, the former Lee-Davis, Monacan, Patrick Henry and Powhatan in 4B. With the influx of teams, the region will have 20 schools, creating the largest region in the state and an imbalance in Class 4. Region A (Williamsburg area to Chesapeake) will have 13 schools. Region C, in the northwest part of the state, will have 16. Region D, which is spread from Lynchburg to Halifax to the southwest part of the state, will have only eight. Region D schools will have a greater chance of making it to state tournaments. Each of

the four regions generally sends its champ and runner-up in team sports other than football (champ only). An earlier proposal from Region B to go to eight regions, with 6-9 schools per region, was denied by a VHSL alignment appeals committee. All state basketball championships (Classes 1 through 6), and the volleyball championships for boys Classes 5 and 6 (and boys Classes 1-4 combined) and girls Classes 4-6, will be played at local sites this year and not at the Siegel Center. Those were contracted to be played at VCU, but the VHSL adjusted the schedule because of COVID-19. Tim Pearrell can be reached at tpearrell@timesdispatch.com.

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MECHANICSVILLE CHURCHES EPISCOPAL

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All Souls Episcopal Church Worshiping at Messiah Lutheran 8154 Atlee Rd Sunday Worship 9:15 am Holy Eucharist 10:50 am Adult & Children’s Formation We are a welcoming, Inclusive faith community Nursery Provided 804-559-9302 Rev. Katherine G. Dougherty, Priest allsoulsepiscopal@gmail.com www.allsoulsva.org

Fairmount Christian Church, 559-8070 6502 Creighton Rd. Sunday AM Worship Services Visit fairmountchristian.org for details. Rick Raines, Senior Minister; Chris Santasiere, Associate Minister; Seth Wortman, Associate Minister; Tracy Thomas, Worship & Music Minister; Ryan Card, Associate Worship Minister; Davis Ellenberger, Youth Minister; Ashley Sears, Children’s Director

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

EVANGELICAL FRIENDS Hanover Evangelical Friends 6420 Mech Trnpk. 804-730-9512, friendlychurch.org Worship: Sun. 10:30AM Sunday School @ 9:15AM

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Hebron Campus 3407 King William Rd. Aylett (at Mangohick) 23009 11am Contemporary Worship Phil Peacock, Pastor. #779-2700 www.BroadusChurch.org Belong, Believe, Become

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

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

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Gethsemane Church of Christ 5146 Mechanicsville Turnpike Sunday AM Worship Services (Check website for times) 804-779-2044 Bill Wines, Senior Minister www.gethsemanechristians.org

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

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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

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Truth Baptist Church, 627-2170 COME & SEE! All info at: www.truthbaptistchurch.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

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

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

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

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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 Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd, 746-7253 Dr. Rev. Tim Madison 8:30am Contemporary, 9:45 Bible Study & 11am Trad. Worship www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org New Bethesda Baptist Church 9019 New Bethesda Rd. 779-2101 Todd Combee, Pastor Caleb Bittler, Minister to Students & Family Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45 am. Bible Study/Youth activities 6pm Wednesday Dinner/Prayer/Youth/Children 6pm www.newbethesda.org New Highland Baptist Church 10:30 am Worship 9200 New Ashcake Road, 550-9601 www.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

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

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

Lebanon United Methodist Church 8492 Peaks Rd, 746-0980 R. Spencer Broce, Pastor Facebook Live; 10am each Sunday www.facebook.com/LebUMC JOIN US ONLINE www.lebanonumc.org

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

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

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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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 theVirginia Institute of ment program in the catego- Government, in judging this ry ofCommunity/Economic see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Planning Commission has set Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following cases, at which public comments will be accepted: CHESAPEAKE BAY EXCEPTION CBE2020-00001, CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY, INC. Request(s) an exception from Chapter 10 - Environmental Management, Article II, Section 10-40 (a)(3) and Section 10-40(b) of the Hanover County Chesapeake Bay Preservation Ordinance to permit development and redevelopment in the Resource Protection Area (RPA) on GPIN 7795-97-2356. The property is zoned M-2, Light Industrial District, consisting of approximately 40.73 acres, and located on the east line of Richfood Road (State Route 1250) approximately 1,700 feet south of its intersection with Old Richfood Road (State Route 1200). Permission is requested to allow an encroachment into the RPA for site entrance features and a parking lot expansion. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Chickahominy REZONINGS REZ2019-00019, HICKORY HILL II, L.L.C. Request(s) to rezone from A-1, Agricultural District, to MX(c), Mixed Use District with conditions, and B-2(c), Community Business District with conditions, on GPINs 7880-92-1335 and 7880-81-6802, consisting of approximately 51.5 acres, and located on the north line of East Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54) at its intersection with Providence Church Road (State Route 662). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Planned Business and Commercial. The proposed zoning amendment would allow 42.33 acres to be rezoned to MX(c) for development of a mix of commercial (retail, office and restaurant) uses and residential uses (100 townhome units) at a density of 2.36 dwelling units per gross acre, and 9.17 acres to be rezoned to B-2(c) for a mix of commercial that may include a convenience store and a fast food restaurant with drive-through. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam REZ2020-00024, ROXANNE S. AND LAZARO G. PERDOMO, ET AL. Request(s)torezonefromA-1,AgriculturalDistrict,toRS(c),SingleFamilyResidentialDistrictwithconditions,andM-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, on GPINs 7787-39-1265, 7788-40-0089, 7788-40-1355, 7788-40-0566, and 7788-40-0850, consisting of approximately 35.65 acres, and located on the north line of Old Keeton Road (State Route 719) at its intersection with Washington Highway (U.S. Route 1). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Suburban General (1.5-3 Dwelling Units Per Acre) and Business-Industrial. The proposed zoning amendment would permit the creation 52 single-family lots and 45 townhome units for a total of 97 dwelling units for a gross density of 2.99 dwelling units per acre on 32.49 acres. It would also permit a selfstorage facility on the remaining 3.16-acre portion of the property that fronts on U.S. Route 1. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS CUP2020-00002, HEIDI M. AND LAMERRO L. MASON Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational facility/event venue on GPIN 7861-31-5506, consisting of approximately 11.86 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the east line of Horseshoe Bridge Road (State Route 686) approximately 300 feet north of its intersection with West Patrick Henry Road (State Route 54). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00010, HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (PUBLIC UTILITIES) Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-174.1 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a water storage tank and pump station on GPIN 7881-15-1901, consisting of approximately 7.6 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions, and located on the northwest line of Hickory Hill Road (State Route 646) at its intersection with Ellett’s Crossing Road (State Route 641). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Industrial. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Beaverdam CUP2020-00011, CAROLYN H. AND RICHARD E. BARRETT Request(s) a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with Section 26-20.14 of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to permit a recreational facility/event venue on GPINs 8719-65-5010 and 8719-65-2975(part), consisting of approximately 26.49 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the south line of River Road (State Route 605) approximately 910 feet east of its intersection with Broad Neck Road (State Route 326). The subject property is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map as Agricultural. (PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: Henry Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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NOTICE OF DELINQUENT TAXES AND JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL PROPERTY On November 2, 2020, or as soon thereafter as may be effected, actions will be commenced under the authority of Virginia Code §58.1-3965, et seq., to begin proceedings to sell the following parcels of real estate for the payment of Hanover County delinquent real estate taxes: Name John C. Williams Thomas A. Winston Terry F. Rowe Terry F. Rowe Shail, Inc. Peggy C. Proietti Richard Waller Patricia A. Renfroe Natalie A. Tanner, Life Estate Myrtle Louise Lowman Melissa Ann Watson Michael C. Sheehan Maynard R. Nolen, Jr. Lucile Shaffer Geneva R. Shelton David L. Wells, Sr. Alan Bland Woodward Carroll M. Nelson Howard Townsend

Tax Map No. 8715-62-2943 8746-09-0379 8719-20-0259 8719-20-4013 8800-98-0354 8714-14-2738 7818-81-0959 8724-63-3586

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Properties subject to delinquent real estate taxes may be redeemed by paying all accumulated taxes, penalties, interest, costs and fees. Payments should be made payable to County of Hanover and mailed to Taxing Authority Consulting Services PC, Post Office Box 31800, Henrico, Virginia, 23294-1800. Interested bidders and inquiries regarding the above-listed properties should be directed to TACS at (804) 545-2500, taxsales@taxva.com or www.taxva.com or by mail to: John A. Rife, Esq. Re: Hanover County Delinquent RE Taxes Taxing Authority Consulting Services, PC Post Office Box 31800 Henrico, VA 23294-1800

RICHMOND -- Virginia’s honey harvest begins in the summer and the final harvests of the season occurs in September. The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) encourages honey lovers to celebrate the honey harvest by purchasing local honey at farmers’ markets, farm stands and local retailers. In 2019, Virginia beekeepers harvested an average of 39 pounds of honey per hive. The value of those products was almost $1.5 million. “Pollination is an integral part of the agricultural industry. An increase in honey bee colonies often means there are more bees to pollinate crops and the result of that pollination is more vegetables and fruit for the consumer,” said VDACS Commissioner Jewel Bronaugh. “In addition to the pollination of crops, honey bees produce honey that consumers can enjoy. Virginia’s honey harvest can be enjoyed in a variety of ways including, raw honey, infused honey, creamed honey, comb honey, candy, meads and even honey ice cream. Search VirginiaGrown.com to find many of

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a.m. to 1 p.m. (Special food distribution on Tuesdays to support families with children and those in need due to a job loss). Second Wednesday (Oct. 14) Food delivery to registered families at West Point and Doswell. Fourth Wednesday (Oct.

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variety of seasonal sides, and a delicious selection of homemade pies also will be offered. Each order will receive a free reusable swag bag with crafts and kids’ activities, coupons to local businesses, as well as information about historic sites in the area. To place an order online,

these products near you.” Virginia crops such as apples, pumpkins, cucumbers, squash and blueberries are dependent on pollinators to fully develop their fruits. Production of other crops such as soybeans, sunflowers and even peanuts benefit from pollination by honey bees and other insect pollinators. In fact, pollination by honey bees contributes more than $16 billion to the value of U.S. crop production each year. “I encourage all Virginians to celebrate this year’s honey harvest by enjoying the variety of delicious honey flavors, its medicinal properties and versatility. This is also a good time for residents to learn of actions they can take to help sustain Virginia’s honey bee population,” said State Apiarist Keith Tignor. The following activities help sustain and support Virginia's honey bee populations: z Plant a pollinator garden with a diversity of native nectar and pollen sources. z Become a beekeeper. Beginner classes are sponsored by a number of local beekeeper groups around the state. The Virginia State Beekeepers Association can help by suggesting a local group to answer questions or mentor a new beekeeper. z Build a nesting site for native bees.

28) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (CSFP boxes for seniors). Saturdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. (Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31). The CornerStone Free Health Clinic continues to see patients as scheduled. No walk-in appointments available. To make an appointment to register for services, call 804 769 2996. For those wishing to donate

to the Lily Field Clothing Shed make an appointment by calling 804-769-2996 or emailing theccdc@gmail.com. Do not drop off donations outside the building. The CornerStone Community Development Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Donations are tax-exempt. The mailing address is P.O. Box 68, Aylett, VA 23009.

go to https://hanovertavern. mobilebytes.com/menu. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, Oct. 14, with pick-up on Oct. 17. The Tavern and Paar will coordinate pick-up times. “Although this year will be different, AutumnFest will provide comfort foods to lift the spirits of the community and we are proud to be a sponsor of this effort”, Reinhard Eberl, director of the

Americas for Anton Paar, said. “AutumnFest is such a special day for the community and brings so many happy people to the Tavern. Unfortunately, there will be no event but we will provide great food with a family-focused carryout menu and free swag bags,” said David Deal, executive director of Hanover Tavern Foundation, the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Tavern.

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