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‘Dishevel’ brings Pay hike included in HCPS budget victory to Skinner

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local

ASHLAND – After nine rounds, Dalton Skinner, a seventh grade student at Chickahominy Middle School, won the Hanover County Public Schools’ 2019-2020 Division Spelling Bee. The winning word was “dishevel.”

Gracie Antill, a fifth-grade student at Mechanicsville Elementary School, was the runner-up.

The competition was held at the Hanover County School Board Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and is the second of four levels of the National Spelling Bee. As the division champion, Dalton will represent Hanover County Public Schools in the Richmond Times-Dispatch Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 21, at the Library of Virginia.

Hanover County Public Schools also congratulates each of the 18 winners of the elementary and middle school level spelling competitions who competed in the Division Spelling Bee: They are: z Battlefield Park Elementary School -- Hank Smith -- Grade 5 z Beaverdam Elementary School -- Harper Evans -Grade 5 z Chickahominy Middle School -- Dalton Skimmer --

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Dalton Skinner, a seventhgrader at Chickahominy Middle School, won the Hanover County Public Schools 2019-2020 Division Spelling Bee.

Grade 7 z Cold Harbor Elementary School -- Draven Chesworth -- Grade 4 z Cool Spring Elementary School -- Ava Fenderson -Grade 4 z Elmont Elementary School -- Ava Wilson -- Grade 4 z John M. Gandy Elementary School -- Lyla Patterson -- Grade 5 z Kersey Creek Elementary School -- Olivia Hussey -- Grade 5 z Laurel Meadow Elementary School -- Gianna Strattman-Lassiter -- Grade 5 see SKINNER, pg. 4

ASHLAND -- Despite a foreboding list of challenges and needs and a decrease in state funding, Hanover County Public Schools superintendent Michael Gill last week unveiled a 2021 budget that, in his words, “places the highest priority on meeting our complex needs and advancing education in Hanover County.”

Gill’s proposed $199.4 million (an increase of 2.7 percent from last year’s budget) operating budget proposal provides a 2 percent raise for all employees effective July 1, increases salaries for bus driv-

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Michael Gill, superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools, has proposed a $199.4 million operating budget that includes a 2 percent pay increase for all employees.

ers, and funds the continuation of the five-year technol-

ogy plan.

In addition, the proposed

budget outlines new positions that include six behavioral support employees, two school counselors, a Positive Intervention System coordinator, and one clinic assistant at Lee-Davis High School.

Those positions will be funded by “refocusing existing resources” and do not require additional funding by the 2021 budget. Gill said that some positions are eliminated while others are created to address needs in other areas, including mental health and behavioral issues.

All of the proposed positions are budget neutral with the exception of the clinic assistant.

“Each budget year presents see PAY, pg. 5

Harris lists initiatives; Evko joins HCSB

By Jim Ridolphi for The Mechanicsville Local HANOVER -- County Administrator Rhu Harris presented his proposed 20121 Fiscal Year Initiatives last week to the Hanover County Board of Supervisors.

With his retirement looming months away, it was Harris’ final presentation of the annual wish HARRIS list, and he asked supervisors to delay a decision on the priorities until

after his budget is unveiled next month.

“Each year at this time, we are pleased to bring forward a discussion on our initiatives for the upcoming year. Tonight I’d like to offer several proposed initiatives for your consideration,” Harris said.

“These initiatives will be funded through the budget process, so we respectfully request that you defer any consideration on these initiatives until after we finish the budget process in April.”

The first initiative involves continued support for the newly-formed Broadband Advisory Committee and its efforts to discover methods to supply broadband to underserved areas of the county.

“This is a citizen-led committee whose goal is to analyze the existing maps to determine what infrastructure currently

exists and how it can be leveraged to expand and improve service … and hopefully provide solutions” Harris said.

The county administrator listed the continuation of the school’s technology plan that supplies laptops to all middle school students this fall. “We have partnered with the schools to include 440,000 for this initiative ... providing all middle school students these devices for the first time.”

The county also envisions the completion of the Sliding Hill Road project in its proposed initiatives for 2021. The project is complete from Kings Charter to Atlee Station Road, but Harris said there’s still “work to be done” and he suggested including the completion by the end of see HARRIS, pg. 16

Cybersecurity competition offers opportunity for high school girls Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) announced that registration is open for the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart program, which aims to support and inspire high school girls across Virginia to explore careers in cybersecurity and computer science.

“Virginia is national leader in the cybersecurity industry and VITA is excited to be

a part of the 2020 Girls Go CyberStart program and continue the momentum from last year’s contest,” said Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth Nelson Moe. “More than 800 young women from 88 Virginia high schools participated in the 2019 program and $10,600 in cash prizes and scholarships were awarded to Virginia schools and students. Additionally, 12 students each received a $500 scholarship.” see GIRLS, pg. 4

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Foley and Wilson honored as Hanover HEROs by Habitat Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com ECHANICSVILLE – Jim Foley and Dr. Jamelle S. Wilson have been recognized by Hanover Habitat for Humanity as 2020 Hanover HEROs. Hanover Habitat defines a HERO “as a person who demonstrates the spirit of Helping Encourage Real Opportunities for our neighbors and Community members.”

Foley is director of pricing with Hunton FOLEY Andrews Kurth, a renowned international law firm with over 1,000 lawyers, while Wilson serves as dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond.

Foley is originally from New York City, but has called Ashland WILSON home for more than 20 years. He has served two terms as a member of Ashland Town Council. He served as mayor of the “Center of the Universe” for one of those year.

Foley said he and his family have found their “forever home and community” in Ashland.

Upon accepting the nomination as a Hanover HERO, he said, “Hanover Habitat is one of my favorite organizations. I love their mission and want to do my part to help in the community.”

Foley received his MBA in Finance from George Mason University. He also is a former certified public accountant.

He is married to Lorie Foley and together they are very active in the Ashland community through their work with the Ashland Theater, Strawberry Faire, Train Day and the Ashland Musical Variety Show. They

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enjoy their family, which includes children, Amanda, Jimmy and Nora; son-in-law Steven; and two grandchildren, Dani-Alexis and Ven. When asked what Foley considers his greatest achievement, he said,“It’s to be determined!”

Wilson serves as the fifth dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies (SPCS) at the University of Richmond.

Prior to her appointment as dean, she served as superintendent of Hanover County Public Schools from 2011-2015. Before her appointment as superintendent, Wilson worked in HCPS as a classroom teacher, a lead teacher, an assistant principal, a principal and an assistant superintendent.

In 2015, Wilson was named Region 1 Superintendent of the Year, having been selected for this honor by her colleagues in the region.

In February 2017, Wilson was appointed

by Gov. Terry McAuliffe to the Virginia Board of Education.

Her involvement with the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies began through her work as member and chair of the governance board of Partners in the Arts, an entity which seeks to integrate arts education across PreK12 education. Wilson is a professor in the school’s Educational Leadership and Policy Studies graduate program. In addition, she taught in an adjunct role for the University of Virginia and for Virginia Commonwealth University prior to serving as Dean.

As a career educator who recognizes the importance of effective leadership at all levels of an organization, Wilson holds a special interest in the area of developing and supporting building and division level leaders.

To this end she studies school leadership and serves as an executive coach for new and early tenure building and school division leaders.

Wilson is active in service to the Richmond community and beyond, currently as a member of the Board of see HABITAT, pg. 4

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Jan. 6

Larceny of bank notes and check was reported in the 18400 block of Woodson Mill Road, Beaverdam.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 9700 block of Atlee Commons Drive, Ashland.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7400 block of Hunter Drive, Mechanicsville.

Uttering was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 7500 block of Verdi Lane, Mechanicsville.

Driver did not report an accident with damages, $1,000, in the 10100 block of East Patrick Henry Road/ Providence Church Road, Ashland.

Firearm purchase or dealer violation was reported in the 10100 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Jan. 7

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

Credit card theft was reported in the 5000 block of Sandy Valley Road, Mechanicsville.

Destruction of property, monument, was reported in the 7100 block of Flag Lane, Mechanicsville.

Uttering was reported in the 9700 block of Sliding Hill Road, Ashland.

Assault on law enforcement, court, doctor, fire or medical personnel was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny building was reported in the 13400 block of Mountain Road, Glen Allen.

Grand larceny pickpocket was reported in the 10100 block of Whitesel Road, Ashland.

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Petit larceny, $500 not from a person, was reported in the 8200 block of Meadowbridge Road, Mechanicsville.

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

Issuing bad checks, $200, was reported in the 7500 block of Deborah Drive, Mechanicsville.

Simple assault was reported in the 10100 block of Lewistown Road, Ashland.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 7200 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

DWI, first offense, was reported in the 13000 block of Howards Mill Road/ St. Peters Church Road, Montpelier.

Simple assault was reported in the 8300 block of Richfood Road, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 7500 block of Overlook Drive, Mechanicsville.

Possession of Schedule I and II controlled substance was reported in the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike/Elm Drive, Mechanicsville.

Grand larceny shoplifting was reported in the 7800 block of Compass Point Lane, Mechanicsville.

Unlawful purchase or possession of alcoholic beverage was reported in

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Obtaining money, etc., by false pretenses, larceny, $200 conspiracy, was reported in the 7500 block of County Complex Road, Hanover.

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 7500 block of Mechanicsville Bypass/Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville.

Possession of marijuana, first offense, was reported in the 700 block of England Street, Ashland.

Grand larceny from auto was reported in the 8800 block of Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville.

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Driving after forfeiture of license, third in 10 years, was reported in the 100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

Credit card fraud, $200 in six months, in was reported in the 11500 block of Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland.

Jan. 9

Possession of marijuana, subsequent offense, was reported in the 13000 block of Mountain Road, Montpelier.

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

Profane and threatening language over a public airway was reported in the 6300 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville.

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science teachers in the United States,� said Commonwealth Information Security Officer Michael Watson. “This resource dubbed “Cyber Encounters,� supports both national and state Computer Science Teachers Associations and provides computer science teachers continuing development to learn about and gain confidence in introducing cybersecurity to their students.�

In 2019, more than 10,000 high school girls across the country participated. Twenty Virginia high schools won licenses to the game, making it available to the entire student body.

Four Virginia high schools qualified for the national championship competition. For 2020, the three high schools in Virginia with the most participants will receive awards of $1,000, $750 and $500. High schools with at least five girls who complete six or more challenges earn the right for both boys and girls to use the CyberStart game for the remainder of the school year.

Registration for Girls Go CyberStart is now open until Friday, Jan. 31, with online gaming commencing on Feb. 10. Additional details can be found at www.girlsgocyberstart.org.

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Students complete immersion training in an online game environment in key areas of cybersecurity.

They pass challenging certification exams as they gain the knowledge, tools and techniques needed to launch a career in cybersecurity as they explore relevant and exciting topics such as cryptography and digital forensics. At the end of each course, they will earn certifications that identify their skill sets and cyber workforceready students will be introduced to select employers for internships and employment opportunities.

The program is completely free and open to girls in grades nine through 12. Students can participate at both home and school, or wherever an Internet connection is available. Participating students (and their teachers) do not need knowledge or experience in IT or cybersecurity to participate. “In an attempt to increase participation this year, the National Science Foundation has announced a grant to enable Girls Go CyberStart to become a resource for all 11,000 computer

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Governors of the International Baccalaureate Organization, the Board of Directors of Community Foundation of Richmond, the Board of Communities in Schools, the Leadership Council of Bridging Richmond, the Memorial Regional Medical Center Community Advisory Board, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

She also has served as chair of the Association Board of Directors of the YMCA of Greater Richmond. Other recent community service has included membership on the Curry School of Education Foundation Board.

Foley and Wilson are described

by Hanover Habitat as “community-minded and passionate honorees that are each challenged to raise $5,000. These funds help deserving families in our neighborhood with a real opportunity to build strength and stability through shelter.�

To learn more about the Hanover HERO program, visit https://www.hanoverhfh.org/ hanoverhero/.

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In other Habitat news, construction is in full swing at Hanover Cove, and volunteers are needed on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays now through the end of 2020.

Groups of 12 are welcome, and Habitat may even be able to do groups up to 24.

Volunteers must be 16 or older.

Individuals are encouraged to jump in as well.

Habitat representative Amanda Gunter said, “Please consider working in winter -- it may be cold, but our houses still need to be built! We have a lot to accomplish in a short period of time! If you can give us a day, or come out regularly, let us know!�

In addition, Habitat has a repair program that offers repairs to local, very low-income homeowners to make their houses accessible, livable, energy efficient, and safe.

Gunter said, “We are currently accepting applications for critical exterior repairs. If you are interested, visit our website, https://www. habitat.org/, for more details and an application.�

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z Liberty Middle School -Hannah Rice -- Grade 8 z Mechanicsville Elementary School -- Gracie Antill -- Grade 5 z Oak Knoll Middle School -Lucy Jurista -- Grade 6 z Pearson’s Corner Elementary School -- Noah Hetrick -- Grade 5 z Pole Green Elementary School -- Evan Luck -- Grade 5 z Rural Point Elementary School -- Alden Croxton -- Grade 4 z South Anna Elementary School -- Miles Noah -- Grade 5 z Stonewall Jackson Middle School -- Connor Wilborne -- Grade 8 z Washington-Henry Elementary School -- A.J. Lopez -- Grade 5 Information submitted by Chris R. Whitley, Hanover County Public Schools public information officer.

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The Hanover County Pound, located at 12471 Taylor Complex Lane in Ashland, has wonderful pets available to a good home.

Beth, Animal ID# 569229, is a 3-year-old (estimated) female domestic short-haired feline. She has had her first set of vaccines and is FELV/FIV test negative. Beth is a sweet little girl. She came into the shelter as a stray. Beth is super-friendly and loves people. She is a good lap cat. Beth also seems to be well litter trained.

She will be most suitable for someone looking for a house cat. Victor, Animal ID# 573746, is a 4-year-old neutered male pitbull/hound mix canine. He has had his first set of vaccines and is Heartworm test negative. Victor was turned into the shelter two weeks ago. He is a nice boy. Victor does really well with people. He seems to be house-trained and knows several commands. Victor also does well on a leash. He more than likely was a house dog at his last residence, so he will fit in great with an indoor living condition. For more information on these great pets, as well as the many more still in need of homes at the Hanover County Pound Facility, call 804365-6485 during the day. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday. The facility is closed on Sunday and county holidays.

You also can visit the website to see other animals available for adoption at http://hanovercounty. gov/Animals/Adopt-a-Pet/.

unique challenges,” Gill told the Hanover County School Board. “Speaking candidly, this was probably the most difficult budget to get to a place where we felt good about what we are going to propose to you tonight,” he continued before revealing the figures.

There were several factors cited by Gill that made this year’s balancing act more challenging.

Gov. Ralph Northam’s budget released in December does not provide salary increases for teachers for the first year of its two-year cycle. The 3 percent increase proposed in the governor’s budget would take effect in July 2021.

The state share also was reduced by $1.9 million due to Hanover’s third consecutive increase on the Local Composite Index scale, a system that compares the Commonwealth’s localities ability to pay.

Add to that a decline in

enrollment that also resulted in reduced revenues, rising healthcare costs and an increased contribution to the VRS (Virginia Retirement System) retirement fund, and the difficulty in budgeting this year’s budget seems clear.

Gill said that decreased enrollment does not equate to a reduction in needs that the system is encountering. “While our enrollment is not increasing, our needs most certainly are,” Gill said.

He listed some of those needs, many addressing behavioral and mental health issues at county schools.

Last year, school officials conducted 218 suicide assessments, with 42 of them deemed critical; and the system is experiencing a “stark” increase in the number of students who come from economically-challenged families.

The superintendent said addressing student behavior issues is an “utmost priority.” see PAY, pg. 16

Help us bring more faith-based care to Hanover County Since 1998, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center has been committed to meeting the diverse health care needs of Hanover County. As the county and surrounding areas continue to grow, we are conscious of the need to increase the number of available beds to better serve our community.

And we need your help to do it.

As part of the Certificate of Public Need (COPN) process, we are asking Hanover and surrounding area residents to voice your support of this expansion. With your help, we can continue to pursue our mission of bringing compassionate care to our community.

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OPINION | The Local Views From the managing editor

LETTERS

Growth necessary to provide quality services

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By Melody Kinser Managing Editor \evelopment. To some in our county, it’s almost viewed as a dirty word, but the reality is growth is the only way for us to remain on the path of success -personally and professionally.

And let’s not lose sight of what happens to our county-operated services. I know there are many who scream about taxes -- but how else do we fund much-needed services?

Hanover County Public Schools is a shining example of what attracts new residents to the county. We also boast exceptional public safety departments: Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office,

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Hanover Fire-EMS, and Hanover Emergency Communications. I wonder if some folks forget about the importance of these extraordinary county-funded agencies.

During a conversation with a member of one of the county’s long-time businesses, we agreed on the significance of development. As a parent, she has seen first-hand the benefits of the education system offered here.

As I’ve said in the past, I have never lived in a rural area, so I won’t say every open parcel must be utilized. To compete, however, we have to “open our doors” as it were to new businesses and industries.

I don’t reside in the area where Wegmans is

constructing a distribution center, but I’m confident the company name will draw other businesses to the county.

I do sympathize with those residents who have shared their opinions on these pages about the traffic issue they anticipate they will face with the addition of the center.

Yet, the benefit of additional tax dollars means so much to the future. Kudos to the Hanover County Board of Supervisor, County Administrator Rhu Harris and Economic Development Director Linwood Thomas for making all this happen.

C’mon, Hanover, let’s grow, let’s prosper, let’s be the best county in the commonwealth.

Inclusion is simple: It’s about educating all students

By Jim Ridolphi Contributing Columnist What does the word inclusion mean to you?

As I sat at a recent school board meeting in a metro Richmond county, that question was on the mind of everyone who listened to poignant stories from students who are well acquainted with the term.

For some students, the issue of inclusion is real, and just being part of our everyday educational routine is a

daily challenge. Whether it’s a noticeable physical disability, or something better hidden to the novice eye, classrooms of today seek to include everyone and prepare all students for careers, college or whatever follows graduation.

Students with handicaps, conditions and disabilities are making tremendous strides on campuses across the nation and the belief that they are best served by special programs is quietly being dispelled.

There are longstanding beliefs

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from some parents that including special needs children in mainstream classrooms somehow diminishes the ability of other students to learn because those students require special attention. The outdated theory contends that time spent on one child with special needs reduces learning time for the majority of students in the class.

That position dictated policy for years, but, slowly but surely, the education community has realized that including as many students as possi-

ble in classrooms provides benefits for all — special needs and mainstream students alike.

Studies indicate that students educated in inclusive classrooms achieve similar results as those involved in non-inclusive settings. To the contrary, a policy that includes all students being mainstreamed provides life experiences that enhance education and better prepares our students for the challenges of the real world. see INCLUSION, pg. 8

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Sliding Hill Road motorists seek solution Wegmans Distribution Center article, and recent letters, begs a workable solution for us daily users of Sliding Hill Road. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors (HCBOS) needs a “Lesson Learned” from the recent Cedar Lane construction project.

HCBOS’ very own appointed planning commissioners changed their minds, and overruled a second entryway, at U.S. 1.Traffic nightmares occur when the HCBOS, and its own planning commissioners, limit large developments to just one entryway.

Sliding Hill Road is a two-lane winding country road with sharp curves leading towards the Askcake Road intersection. Solution? The HCBOS requires that the Wegmans’ main entryway be at the four-lane intersection of Sliding Hill and New Ashcake roads. That four-lane road directly connects to what is right now being expanded as a four-lane road all the way westward to Interstate 95.

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Impeachment impact on 2020 election When the notion to impeach Donald Trump first gained traction in the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, appeared hesitant to launch the all-out assault in the game of political chess. Eventually, she climbed on board with the clique that wanted to checkmate the 45th President for alleged High Crimes related to pressuring Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden.

The Articles of Impeachment that see LETTERS, pg. 8

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ensued caused Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, to declare the House action a political process aimed at undoing a national election, not a judicial one.

If Trump is cleared, which seems likely in the Republicancontrolled Senate, the

impeachment will have little effect on voters who faithfully endorse Trump or those who passionately despise him.

As for the voters on the fence who will decide the 2020 election, most have experienced significant prosperity during Trump’s time in office.

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Instead of processing the Articles of Impeachment immediately, Pelosi held them longer than expected. And Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, began to beat the drum for new witness testimony during the trial.

McConnell resisted that idea, while reprimanding Democrats in the House for not gathering sufficient evidence in their investigation.

McConnell, who acknowledged he is not an impartial juror, appears determined the Senate procedure will be a formality to clear Trump.

In an interview with Sean Hannity, McConnell stated he would coordinate the trial with White House counsel, which drew outrage from Democrats and a few Republicans.

The informed electorate understands politicians are merely people and thus are capable of using public office for personal gain. Although Trump would not be the first

president to do so, proving that he committed High Crimes is an entirely different matter.

And similarly, Biden, who was once recorded as one of the least wealthy senators, also is capable of wrongdoings.

If more witnesses are called, Biden and his son Hunter would probably be on the list.

The senior Biden is apparently uncomfortable about testifying, but he should not be blamed for avoiding the center stage of a grueling political interrogation. At the very least, this kind of witch hunt often publicly damages an individual’s veracity, not ideal for a presidential hopeful at this stage of his campaign.

Whatever the outcome of the trial, the impeachment process has likely raised the stakes in this year’s election.

If Trump survives in the Senate, the failed maneuver could actually bolster his chance for re-election and the position of the GOP in other races, which some have presee LETTERS, pg. 12

INCLUSION Continued from pg. 6

Often, these special needs children inspire and motivate their fellow students and confirm the old adage that a book shouldn’t be judged by its cover. It also allows our children to learn the important lessons of equity, empathy and compassion.

Special education is not what it once represented, and now offers special needs children the opportunity to receive the same education in the same setting as their peers. That’s not to say those special students do not receive the individualized attention or care necessitated by their conditions.

Educators do not just lump students together in an effort to mainstream, but carefully plan classrooms so services are available but not segregated in a special setting. As school systems across the nation relinquish old beliefs regarding the education of disabled or special needs children, non-disabled

classmates are learning the benefits of inclusion and realizing every student has something to offer.

And many educators are declaring that inclusive classrooms are the least expensive and best way to educate our children. It’s a measure whose success can be clearly measured by the results: test date, etc. But the real benefits of the innovative programs are the students who leave school with a better understanding of how the world actually works and a respect for people with disabilities or special needs. That produces better citizens and a better world for everyone.

As a parent of a disabled child, I don’t need to look far for the positive results of my son being included in mainstream classrooms. I hear the phone calls from his friends and hear conversations that offer no hint of bias or dismay, or reluctance to treat Jack as a fellow student no different see INCLUSION, pg. 12

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OBITUARIES | Death Notices & Funerals

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BALDUCCI, Carl Baldo “Fluffo,” age 89, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, passed into God’s loving arms peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was preceded in

death by siblings Albertina Francioni, Rina Ball, Elda Corso, Umberto Balducci, Elfo Balducci, Celia Stepanian, Giotto Balducci, Vienna Loving, Bianca Moore and Rino Balducci. He is survived by his devoted wife, Myrna; faithful daughter, Renee Lacy; granddaughter, Lara (Bill); and great-grandchildren, Julianna and William; close sister, Aida Balducci Keller; and 24 caring nieces and nephews, extended family and countless friends. Born in 1930, Carl was the youngest of 12 children. Overcoming a number of impediments in life,

he enjoyed a long, successful career in the field of engineering and in real estate investment. Known for his intelligence, photographic memory, direct style and ability to assess people, Carl often evoked and aggrandized seemingly irrelevant events, changing them into long, spellbinding stories.

Those closest to this wonder of God valued time with him and will miss him. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral Mass at the Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m.

on February 5, 2020. Carl’s ashes will be interred with his mother and father in Holy Cross Cemetery, 1st Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Giuseppi Verdi Lodge in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

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CHENAULT, M. Steven, 72, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, January 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister.

Steven is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Deborah; two children, Kimberley Henretty (Rick) and Bryan Chenault Sr. (Shannon); seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Jacob, Chloe, Cassidy, Tessa, Bryan Jr. and Grace; two brothers, Bill (Sally) and John Chenault; and many other beloved family and friends. Steven was a member of Truth Baptist Church, and had spent 43 years in faithful Christian service. He was devoted to his Savior and his family and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends Thursday, January 30, 2020, from 5 to 8 p.m. and again from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 31, at Monaghan Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. A

funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 31, at the funeral home with interment to follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Truth Baptist Church Missions Fund.

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COMPSTON, Frederick Gene, 85, of Mechanicsville, Va., formerly of Ironton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 19, 2020. see OBITUARIES, pg. 11

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ber of the Hanover Ruritan Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jeffrey Doggett; and nephew, Donald Bray Jr. He is survived by Diane Doggett; daughter, Rachel Doggett; son, Josh Doggett; sisters, Fredericka Pendergraph, Rebecca Bray (Donald); and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family received friends Tuesday, January 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home. His memorial service was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 15, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 8016 Atlee Rd. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Mechanicsville Baptist Church or a charity in honor of Rick.

for the State of Virginia at the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, for 24 years, first as a teacher and then an administrator. Don’s hobbies were coaching little league baseball, golfing, surf fishing and sharing his knowledge of history and politics. The family will receive friends 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, February 1, 2020, at the Mechanicsville Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, with his memorial service following.

Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the Hanover County Sheriff ’s Office Foundation, P.O. Box 40, Hanover, Va. 23069, in Don’s memory.

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Rick was a 1980 graduate of Lee-Davis High School and received his bachelor’s degree in economics from HampdenSydney College in 1984, after which he enjoyed careers in the Floor Covering and Financial Services industries. Rick loved nature and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was particularly fond of vicariously living life through his children’s eyes enjoying their activities and accomplishments. Rick was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church and past mem-

KINDER, Donald Richard, 78, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away January 17, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis and Hazel Kinder; brothers, Gene, Harold and Jerry.

Don is survived by his wife, Gail Pearsall Kinder; sons, Douglas R. Kinder (Heather), Darin R. Kinder (Heather); six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother, Kenneth Kinder; and the mother of his sons, Donna R. Kinder. Don graduated from Carson-Newman College with a B.A. in government and received a M.A. in government from East Tennessee State University. Don taught in the Henry County Virginia Public Schools. After teaching, he was a claims investigator for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, then he worked

WILLIAMS, John S. “Jack,” left this world and graduated to Heaven on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Jack was born on June 17, 1931. Jack is in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where he is also joined with his wife, Virginia; along with his mother and father, Mary and Edgar.

Jack also joins his three brothers, Emory, Buddy and Forrest.

He leaves behind his sons, Jay (Jackie) and Tom (Sue and Cody LaRue). He also leaves behind his devoted friend and partner, Estrella Fears and her daughter, Angela, who became his only grandchild. The family wishes to thank both Estrella and Angela for all the love and care they shared with him during his last years. Jack also is survived by many nieces, nephews; and most especially, his sister-in-law, Betty Williams. Jack met his wife, see OBITUARIES, pg. 31

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Madlinger receives Master’s in Teaching degree from VCU Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND -- Christina Madlinger graduated from the VCU School of Education on Dec. 14, 2019, with her

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Christina is the granddaughter of Melvin and Nancy Longest of King William, and the daughter of Michelle Nguyen of Mechanicsville, and On Nguyen of Richmond.

“Way to go Christina! We are so proud of your accomplishments!” her mother said.

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want your child to commit suicide and they are doing a good job as hundreds of kids have died. Kids are enticed to make money, accept The Blue Whale Challenge (that gives the kids 50 challenges for 50 days).

The predators ask children to cut a letter or number in their arm. They warn the child that parents and siblings will be harmed if they do not comply.

The last challenge is to jump off a high building.

There is the Choking Challenge, where kids are asked to tie a belt around their throats tight enough for them to pass out.

There is the Fire Challenge, where kids are asked to pour alcohol on the back of their hands and set it on fire.

Parents: Protect your child now before it is too late. Federal Law says no child under 13 should have a smartphone.

All computers and smartphones should be removed over night from the child’s bedroom.

Kids claim they do homework but they only do 10 minutes homework and then go online for hours. All app stores should be closed.

Hashtags should be viewed before they are open to children.Talk to your kids and access phones and computers.

Notify other parents to these dangers.

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from any other.

As I wrote this column, a pair of tenth-graders knocked on my door. “Is Jack here?” they asked. As they entered, they explained that they are fellow students in Jack’s science class, were in the neighborhood, and just wanted to stop by and say hello to their friend.

Just a small reminder that inclusion is not only the best way to educate all students, it’s the right way to raise our children.

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Mother-daughter team Linda and Jen Barrick will appear at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, at Northside Baptist Church at 7600 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville. Nationally known for their message of hope even in the midst of diversity, they have a profoundly moving story of faith, hope and forgiveness.

Jen suffered a traumatic brain injury over a decade ago in Lynchburg, when her family’s van was struck head-on by a drunk driver going 80 miles per hour. Even though Jen still suffers from vision impairment and memory loss, she knows there is no limit to what God can accomplish through her life. She tours the country speaking and recently published her first book for young women, Priceless: Who I Am When I Feel …The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the church at 804-746-4952. Dr. Jeff Scott is the senior pastor.

‘The Science and Beauty of Botanical Art’ to be presented at VNPS meeting Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com RICHMOND – Join the Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society on Thursday, Feb. 6, to hear “The Science and Beauty of Botanical Art” by botanical artist and illustrator Judy Thomas.

Thomas will describe the scientific aspects of botanical illustration, as well as its many requirements, and how it differs from botanical art. She will discuss the history of botanical art, including early botanical herbals, floras, and florilegiums.

She also will discuss contemporary botanical art and trends, with an emphasis on native plants.

This free meeting is open to the public and takes place in the Education and Library Complex of the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Ave. in Richmond.

Start time is 7 p.m., but the room is available

at 6:30 p.m. so you can come early and get to know others with similar interests. A short business meeting will follow the presentation.

Thomas is a retired assistant professor of social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She received her botanical illustration certificate from Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, where she now teaches.

She is the co-founder of the Plants of the James River Project, founder of the Chickahominy Colored Pencil Artists, and is currently a director on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Botanical Artists. She has exhibited regionally and her work was widely seen in the national, juried, traveling exhibit “Following in the Bartram’s Footsteps” hosted by the American Society Botanical Artists.

The Pocahontas Chapter is one of 12 see BOTANICAL, pg. 16

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President Donald J. Trump recently promoted Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ronald J. Smith Jr. to Chief Warrant Officer 5. The promotion was based on Trump’s “special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor, fidelity, and abilities” of Smith. “In view of these qualities and his demonstrated potential for increased responsibility,” he was promoted on Sept. 12, 2019. The document was signed by Joseph L. Lengyel, General, United States Air Force, Chief, National Guard Bureau. Smith is the son of Shirley Smith Lauterbach and the late R.J. Smith Sr.

DivorceCare readies new 13-week seminar Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com MECHANICSVILLE -- If you are currently separated, going through divorce, or have experienced divorce, then DivorceCare is for you.

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nar sessions include topics like “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.”

You will learn how to heal from the deep hurt of divorce and discover hope for your future. see SEMINAR, pg. 16

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Auditions for 8th Hanover Idol Competition scheduled on Feb. 8 Contributed Report news@mechlocal.com

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SHLAND -- Do you like to sing at church, in the shower, on stage?

Auditions for the 8th Hanover Idol Competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland.

Auditions are open to Hanover County residents only. Auditions are a capella.

Since 2007, 2008 and every even year since, the Center has sponsored the Hanover Idols competition, produced by Lorie Foley and Sue Watson, with

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Fred Horn as music director.

The goal of the competition is to showcase the talented singers in Hanover County and to inspire the finalists with affirmative and supportive coaching.

The 2018 crowns went to Hanover Junior Idol Madison

Cox and Hanover Idol Jason Call.

Younger kids (10 to 15 years old as of Jan. 1, 2020) may audition for the Hanover Junior Idol Competition.

The Hanover Idol auditions are open to people16 years old and older (as of Jan. 1, 2020).

Previous runners-up are allowed to audition; Junior Idol winners may audition for Hanover Idol.

The Hanover Idol Competitions will be held at 3:30 p.m. (Junior Idols) and 7 p.m. (Idols) on Sunday, March 8, at the newly renovated Ashland Theatre.

If you’re interested, sign up online for an audition slot at www.hanoverarts.org.

Proceeds from the Hanover Idol Competition go to the Hanover Arts & Activities Center, a non-profit organization.

For more information, call 804-798-2728.

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The Ashland Museum History Talk series will continue at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7at The Center (Hanover Arts and Activities Center), located at 500 S. Center St. in Ashland. Cameron Patterson, shown above, managing director of the Moton Museum, will discuss events in Farmville and Moton High School in the 1950s. Students went on strike to protest their overcrowded and inadequate facilities. The resulting court case became part of the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. This is event is free and open to the public.

The Universe from the Center: Moon has number of hexagonal craters Dr. George Spagna Special to The Mechanicsville Local Note: Public viewing at the Keeble Observatory at Randolph-Macon College will resume in January on a different night and time.

We will open, weather permitting, on Tuesday evenings, 7-9:30 p.m. Scheduled sessions are Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Watch the website (https:// www.rmc.edu/keeble) for updates. Or, call the Keeble Information line at 804-752-3210.

Last month’s column included a tease for February: hexagons!

So, what does a six-sided regular polygon have to do with astronomy? It turns out that the shape is neither rare nor well explained. Starting close to home, there are a number of craters on the Moon that are distinctly hexagonal. The image here shows a crater named Cantor on the lunar far side. It’s not the only one!

How did it get that shape, when we expect impact craters to be round? One theory dates the craters to a very young Moon, when the crust was only 10 to 50 km thick over a mostly molten interior. Modelling suggests that the

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basalts forming the crust would form hexagonal pillars as the crust cools and shrinks a little. The impacting meteorite would preserve the overall pattern as the pillars are shoved away from the CANTOR point of impact. However, that doesn’t explain hexagonal craters on Earth, nor on many moons in the outer solar system and on several large asteroids.

Saturn has a north polar vortex – think jet stream – which is in the shape of a hexagon. The structure, which contains a churning storm at its center, is about 20,000 miles (32,000 kilometers) wide, and thermal images show that it reaches roughly 60 miles (100 km) down into Saturn’s atmosphere.

This link will show that vortex in motion (image from NASA’s Cassini mission): https:// solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/cassini/science/ saturn/hexagon-in-motion/ The sides of the hexagon are about 14,500 km long (about 9,000 miles) which is greater than the

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Earth’s diameter (about 8,000 miles). How did it form? Why this shape? Why does the jet stream “turn a corner” every sixth of the way around the pole? We don’t know, but it’s fun to be challenged to explain the surprises nature sets before us.

NASA’s Juno probe recently detected a new storm near Jupiter’s south pole. It joins five other storms to mark out the vertices of, you guessed it, a hexagon! Again, we have no idea why this pattern. The accompanying image from the Juno website is in the infrared, so the storms are probably not visible in the part of the spectrum our eyes respond to. The arrow indicates the new storm.

Lunar phases for February: First Quarter on the 1st, at 8:42 p.m.; Full Moon on the 9th, at 2:33 a.m.; Last Quarter on the 15th, at 5:17 p.m.; New Moon on the 23rd, at 10:32 a.m. All times are Eastern Standard.

Mercury is visible in evening twilight through midmonth. Venus sets around 9 p.m. – It will be very bright to the southeast. Mars rises at 4 a.m., so you should see it to the southeast in predawn twilight. Jupiter and Saturn rise at 5 and 6 a.m., respectively, below and to the left of Mars once they clear the horizon.

Our overhead view in the middle of February, about two hours after sunset, finds the constellation Auriga (the Charioteer) at zenith. Its brightest star, Capella, lies about 10 degrees north of zenith. The bright star at 10 degrees south of zenith is Elnath, which is in the constellation Taurus.

Facing east and casting our vision down from zenith, we encounter the HEXAGON bright pair of Castor and Pollux in Gemini, about 60 degrees above the horizon. About 10 degrees lower, in the constellation Cancer, you can find the Beehive Cluster, which makes a nice target for binoculars. Leo is rising, and you’ll see bright Regulus about 20 degrees above the horizon. Unmistakable to the south is the familiar and magnificent Orion. The bright red star on Orion’s “shoulder” is Betelgeuse, which is not only bright but fairly close at 643 light years. It has been fading in recent years, leading some to speculate it’s nearing the end of its life and getsee CRATERS, pg. 15

HANOVER -- The Hanover Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is accepting applications for the next volunteer training scheduled to begin Feb. 25.

The Hanover CASA program trains, recruits, and supervises volunteers to advo-

cate for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process. No special experience is required to become a CASA volunteer – just a desire to advocate for children in our community.

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ting ready to become a Type II supernova.

That bright blue star to the left of Orion is Sirius, the “dog star” and the brightest star visible other than the Sun. Above and to the right of Orion, the bright star

BOTANICAL Continued from pg. 13

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is Aldebaran, in Taurus. Following a line from Betelgeuse through Aldebaran will bring you to the familiar asterism of the Pleiades, another nice binocular target.

Turning to the northwest we see the familiar shape of Cassiopeia, here tipped to look like an upper case Greek letter sigma.

With binoculars, if you follow the imagi-

of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, and Richmond.

In addition to the monthly meetings, the chapter conducts field trips, hosts wildflower walks, and sends a monthly newsletter. Membership in a chapter is available to anyone who joins the Virginia Native Plant Society.

serves the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in both Hanover and Caroline counties.

For more information, contact Melanie Baker at 804-3654300 or at mdbaker@hanovercounty.gov. Applications are being accepted until Feb. 18.

nary line through the upper pair of stars back toward the west, you should find the Andromeda galaxy, the nearest large spiral to our own home Galaxy, the Milky Way. If readers have questions about astronomy or science in general that you would like to see covered in one of these columns, please feel free to contact me at gspagna@rmc.edu.

VNPS members enjoy the natural world and support efforts to preserve Virginia’s native plants.

Ranging in age from students to seniors, members are professionals, knowledgeable amateurs and many who are just beginning to learn about our flora.

While some members join enthusiastically in activities, others help out occasionally or support the society solely with their memberships and their interest.

All are welcome.

For more information, visit the chapter and state websites: http://vnps.org/pocahontas/.

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Atlee Church will begin a new 13-week DivorceCare group on Feb. 11. The group meets each Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church, located at 7171 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville.

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CALENDAR | News, Updates & Listings Saturday, Feb. 1 The Studley Ruritan Club’s famous “Super Bowl Chili” will be available for pick-up at the Studley Store/Post Office (on the corner of Studley Road and Williamsville Road) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Order early before it sells out, and stock up your freezer for the cold winter ahead. The price is $8 a quart. Proceeds go to benefit the community. For more information, or to place an order, call Douglas Newcomb at 804-730-0570 or any Studley Ruritan Club member.

Enon UMC at 6156 Studley Rd. in Mechanicsville will sponsor a Salt Fish Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The meal

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this calendar year as one of his suggested board initiatives.

Also included is the final design for a new terminal on the east side of the county’s airport. “We expect to complete this design this spring, and total cost for this building will be approximately $3.7 million including site improvement,” Harris said. Once the design is complete, the county can apply to the Department of Aviation for construction funds (80 percent) for the project.

Montpelier residents were pleased to learn that the Montpelier Park, Community Center and Library also are on the list of 2021 initiatives.

The county has committed to building a $5.4 million, 20,000-square- foot two-story facility, including a gym, with construction beginning in 2022.

Since 2005, the county has attempted to gauge its performance by submitting citizen surveys to a portion of its population every three years. “We propose to survey 1,700 house-

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will include salt fish, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage gravy, biscuits, corn cakes, hash browns, grits, apples, waffles, and beverage for $8; age 6 and under are admitted free of charges. Proceeds benefit Heart Havens and the church’s Men’s Ministry.

Wednesday, Feb. 5 The Montpelier Ruritan Club will host a public meeting at 8 p.m. at the Montpelier Parks & Recreation Building located at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane in Montpelier, during which information about the new countywide transportation system, Hanover DASH, will be discussed. The Hanover DASH Program provides trans-

portation for Hanover County residents 60 years old or older or persons with a short-term or long-term disability. A participant can obtain a ride to hospitals, doctors’ offices and other locations in Hanover County and other designated areas. This is a door-to-door service or curb to curb service and the cost is only $6 one way. A member of Hanover Community Resources will address the service. Senior citizens and individuals with a disability are encouraged to attend.

For more information, call Dan Johnson at 804-883-7249.

Saturday, Feb. 8 An All-You-Can-Eat Salt

holds … and have had a very ing retirement, supervisors high participation rate from held a special workshop sesour surveys in recent years,” sion earlier that day to gather Harris said. Those surveys, if information on the process approved by the board, will be from an outside firm hired to mailed in August with results assist the county in finding a expected by the end of this new county administrator.

Representatives calendar year. of the Berkley Finally, in coorGroup updated dination with the supervisors and said county’s upcomthey are receiving ing 300th Birthday inquiries and appliCelebration, Harris cations and phone listed the opening of interviews will the Hanover County begin next month.

Museum as one of In other news, his initiatives for newly-elected South 2021.

EVKO Anna supervisor “As part of the Sue Dibble tapped culmination ceremony of the county’s 300th Kelly Evko, one of four candibirthday, we’re proposing to dates nominated, to replace her open the Hanover Museum of on the Hanover County School History and Culture,” Harris Board.

“I would like to thank all said. The museum will be dedicated on Oct. 17 as part of the four of our nominees,” Dibble countywide celebration com- said. “I think we had an excelmemorating three centuries lent slate of nominees and I’ve of history. The museum will met with each of them and be housed in the old Clerk’s asked questions and I think we Office, and a part-time direc- had an extremely strong pool tor has been hired to oversee of candidates.”

Before announcing her the project.

In regards to Harris’ pendsee HARRIS, pg. 19

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Fish Breakfast, hosted by Independence Ruritan Club, will be held from 6:45 to 8:45 a.m. to benefit The Arc of Hanover. Breakfast includes: salt herring fillets, scrambled eggs, bacon, spiced apples, cornbread, grits, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $9 for adults. The Ruritan Club Community House is located behind Independence Christian Church at 14033 Independence Rd. (off Route 54, west of Ashland). For more information, call 804-798-6579.

Saturday, Feb. 15 Church of the Redeemer, located at 8275 Meadowbridge Rd. in Mechanicsville, is hosting a Casino Night on Saturday,

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Feb. 15. The Redeemer Royale will have professional game tables, stage prizes, door prizes, photo booth, and silent auctions. The night will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and gaming from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Visit www.churchredeemer. org to purchase tickets online.

Tickets are $30 per person.

Sunday, Feb. 23 Untold Stories – Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover, Black and White Experiences will be presented at 4 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.

The program provides oral his-

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“One of the changes we’ve seen is behaviors that are more complex and more intense specifically at a younger level,” Gill said. “This represents an evolving need. We certainly want our teachers and administrators to be able to respond appropriately, and we do believe strongly that actions deserve consequences; but we don’t believe that discipline alone is the sole answer.”

The superintendent also noted increased demand for services in Special Education and English Language Learners.

Even with the decrease in LCI and enrollment allotments from the state, the Commonwealth’s share increased $219,000 from last year’s budget. But, a major portion of that more than $5 million increase in this year’s budget is being absorbed by local funding. Local dollars are the major source of revenue for Hanover schools and increased from last year.

Local dollars also fund the system’s Capital Improvement Plan, a five-year projection for school spending on major projects and acquisitions. This year’s proposed CIP provides almost $88 million slated to fund future projects like the construction of a new elementary school in 2023 to replace John Gandy and Henry Clay elementary schools. Funds also are included for land acquisition for a new secondary school in the plan.

The 2021 CIP continues funding for the five-year technology plan. Students at Stonewall Jackson Middle School are enrolled in a pilot

tories about life in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Untold Stories is sponsored jointly by The Center, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, Ashland Museum, and Downtown Ashland Association. This is event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, May 16 The Highland Springs High School Class of 1970 will hold its 50th Reunion at the Hill Building at Sandston Pool, located at 501 Beulah Rd. in see CALENDAR, pg. 19

program testing ChromeBooks for distribution this fall to all middle-schoolers. Laptops for high school students will follow the next year.

“These computers will not simply serve as a replacement for traditional educational materials such as textbooks,”Gill said. “Rather we will use them as a transformative educational tool to unlock learning possibilities that would otherwise not be possible.”

Construction costs for safety vestibules at 17 county schools also are included in the proposed CIP, a measure that will ensure all visitors to schools are directed to the office.

Terry Stone, assistant superintendent for STONE Finance, noted that the school is in year four of the five-year tech plan.

“The fact that we’ve been able to remain on budget and keep moving forward every year has certainly been exciting,” Stone said.

Gill summed it up similarly, describing the current status of the plan as “ahead of schedule and under budget.”

Stone also presented Nutrition, the third leg of the budget stool, and told board members the cost actually decreased by about one percent.

Total cost for all funds for this year’s proposed budget is $219.7 million including the operating, nutrition and CIP components, an increase of 5.9 percent over last year’s budget.

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Continued from pg. 16

Drive to the area designated for vaccination.

You will be expected to leave the vaccination area as soon as you are done.

Only healthy, non-pregnant animals will be vaccinated.

No wolf hybrids or animals other than domestic dogs or cats will be vaccinated.

The vaccination is good for up to three years unless the pet has never had a rabies vaccination before, in which case it is good for one year.

Put the rabies tag on the dog’s collar and keep certificates for proof of vaccination.

For more information call Animal Control at 804-365-6485.

Information submitted by Tom Harris, Hanover County public information officer.

MECHANICSVILLE -- The final Hanover County Animal Control rabies vaccination clinic of the 2019-2020 season will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the East Hanover Rescue Squad, located at 8105 Walnut Grove Road in Mechanicsville.

All dogs and cats (including so-called “barn cats”) are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies at 4 months of age.

For dogs, you also must have tags and a valid license proving the vaccination.

The vaccines cost $8 per dog or cat.

The veterinarian will administer the shots to the pet at your vehicle; do not bring pets into the building.

You will complete your registration inside the facility and return to your vehicle.

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same passion and dedication that I have for six years,” Dibble said.

“I’d like to thank Ms. Dibble for having the confidence in me to select me from four very strong candidates,” Evko said.

“I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to serve my fellow citizens of South Anna and looking forward to continuing the great work.”

Evko’s appointment leaves the school board with one vacancy, the Mechanicsville seat vacated by Chairman Roger Bourassa’s resignation last month.

Nominations for that position will be accepted at the board’s Feb. 12 meeting.

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decision, Dibble said she had contacted the three candidates who were not selected and assured them their service was important and other opportunities might present themselves where “they could continue to help citizens.”

Dibble said Evko has the qualifications necessary to serve Hanover educators and students. “Kelly Evko brings strong business and finance experience and also is an excellent communicator and leader. I believe she will hit the ground running and I believe she will definitely represent South Anna with the 7:30

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Continued from pg. 18

Sandston. Music will be by DJ Dalton Beagle. Dinner, drinks and dessert will be provided by Champagne Taste Catering. Bring your own mixers and alcohol. Small coolers are welcome.

The doors will open at 4 p.m.; cocktails at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; and cleanup will be at 10 p.m. Cost is $45 per person until March 1, after which the cost is $50 per person. For invitations, contact Bill Brooks at 1970HSHS@gmail.com.

Ongoing Families Anonymous Support Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the Episcopal Church of the Creator at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike in Mechanicsville.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Girls/boys basketball: Lee-Davis at Atlee 6:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.

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Girls/boys basketball: Hanover at Patrick Henry 6:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.

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Hawk defense key in girls win over Atlee

By Jonathan Howard For the Mechanicsville Local

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Hanover’s Julia Mardigian (33) passes the ball against Atlee’s Sky Kelvin, top, and Kayla Maxson, right, in the Hawks’ win Friday.

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MECHANICSVILLE – The first half of Friday night’s rivalry matchup between Atlee and No. 6 Hanover provided a backand-forth battle fitting for the occasion. The second half was a different story.

Hanover (14-0) used a 7-0 run to open up a 9-point lead to end the third quarter, then blew the game open with an 11-2 spurt in the fourth quarter on the way to a 53-37 victory.

The key, according to Hanover coach Mike Rohr, was making changes in the zone defense to limit the driving ability of Atlee point guard Kelly Ayer. “[Erin] Woodson did a great job on Ayer making it a little more difficult for her to create their offense. She’s really good and makes things happen off the dribble,” Rohr said.

Taking away Ayer’s ability to drive would prove to take away the scoring ability of Emily Maxson. The sophomore guard scored 15 of her game-high 21 points in the first half. Maxson was at her best when Ayer found her on the free throw line, where she had the option to pull up for a short jumper or drive to the basket. “[Maxson] can score man.

She’s tough,” Rohr said. “They came out with a great game plan, and I knew they would

shoot it better than they did the first time around.”

While Maxson paced Atlee (10-6) in the first half, Hanover had a balanced scoring effort that kept the home team just ahead of its rival. The Hawks went to the halftime break with a 25-23 advantage.

In the second half, Woodson’s tough defense on Ayer and a renewed energy on the backboards helped Hanover increase its lead. Hanover held Atlee to just two field goals in the third quarter and used the 7-0 run over the final 4:13 of the frame to begin putting the game away. Rohr said the team’s toughness and energy showed up during the run.

“I thought that was the difference between the first half and the second half. They were beating us to the ball in the first half. We were just not in great position and standing and watching a little bit,” Rohr said.

“They were hustling their butts off and getting rebounds. Our girls came out with a little more fire in the third quarter and decided we were going to get the rebounds.”

The fourth quarter provided the same results for Hanover.

The Hawks held the Raiders scoreless during a three-minute stretch to open up a 16-point lead, and got a dominating rebounding performance from see DEFENSE, pg. 25

Raider wrestlers prevail in Hanover quad

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local

ATLEE LITTLE LEAGUE 2020 Baseball & Softball Registration

Walk-In Registration Friday, Jan. 31, 4-8 pm at Cool Spring Rec Center 9283 Atlee Station Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116

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Top, the referee keeps watch for a pin as Atlee’s Evan Buchanan in his win over Lee-Davis’ Jake Owens in a 138-pound match in the Hanover County Quad Wednesday. Bottom, Lee-Davis heavyweight Andy Aldridge (right) stalks his prey, Atlee’s Noah Jones. Both Buchanan and Aldridge won their matches.

Five Hawks earned pins The Confederates pulled off vicincluding Halsey, who was 2-1 tories in the final four matches on the evening, losing to three- of their dual with Hanover, all time defending state champion Andy Aldridge at 220 pounds. see WRESTLERS, pg. 25

All players aged 4-16 are welcome!

We urge all new players to register in person.

Challenger League Baseball gives mentally and physically challenged boys and girls an opportunity to play baseball within an organized structure.

A birth certificate and proof of address are required for any player who has not previously participated in Atlee Little League.

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MECHANICSVILLE – Match after match, cheer after cheer, it became increasingly clear Wednesday night at the annual county wrestling quad that Atlee wrestling is for real.

The Raiders completed a sweep of their county brethren, defeating Lee-Davis 48-30, Hanover 46-31, and Patrick Henry 51-18.

“We were a little banged up.

This time in the season can be rough,” said Atlee head coach Gabe Lavey, who had three starters unavailable for the meet. “But we had kids to step up. Ryan Blostac stepped up, got two victories.”

For Blostac, it’s his first varsity season. The ability to create such depth is, many times in wrestling, the difference between being able to make a deep postseason run, and not.

Atlee’s dual with Hanover started well, but wins for Jack Epperly, Christopher Halsey, Simon Siler and Sean Klump gave Hanover a 31-12 lead.

But the Raiders won the final six matches, led by pins from James Haynie, Evan Buchanan and Alex Frowert that sent the Raiders surging ahead for the victory.

The Hawks went 1-2 on the night, defeating Patrick Henry 51-26 while falling to host LeeDavis 46-32. Head coach Jason Smith, while hoping to earn victories, is looking at the bigger picture.

“It’s an exciting rivalry. It hurts a little bit coming up short to Lee-Davis and to Atlee,” Smith explained. “Wrestling is a difficult sport. It takes a while to get the hang of it. We’re constantly working to get better, and we’re moving in the right direction. Come regional tournament, I think we’ll be okay.”

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Hall of Fame inductees surprised by honor

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – Many times, those who are most deserving of honor are the last to realize it.

The overwhelming response to being honored with an induction into the 2020 Class of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame was surprise.

“Astonished.”

“Are you kidding me?”

But it was all true, as five graduates, representing five different decades, returned to the place of their academic and athletic glory on Friday night to be honored at a banquet filled with previous inductees, family, friends, great Italian food, and, most importantly, great memories.

For current Lee-Davis teacher and head baseball coach Tyler Johnson, it wasn’t as much a return as it was a night off.

“Usually, I do security at basketball games. I had to pull some strings with the principal to let me off the hook,” Johnson said with a smile.

The 2005 graduate is the all-time leading scorer in LeeDave Lawrence/The Local Davis basketball history with From left, Kara Malloy Gallaher, Brad King, Tyler Johnson, Gerome Lewis and Kelly Heinz Frazier were inducted into the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame in a 1,390 points, holding school ceremony at the school Friday. The Class of 2020 brings the total number of inductees to 35.

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Kelly Heinz (middle row, center) led the Confederate softball team to two VHSL state softball championship appearances and one state title. She is the youngest inductee to the LeeDavis Athletic Hall of Fame.

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records for free throws in a career, in a season, and a game.

His jersey number, 22, was retired by the school.

“Fifteen years ago? That’s crazy,” Johnson noted, asked about his biggest takeaway from his days as a student. “There was a sense of community, a sense of pride that everybody had playing for Lee-Davis. It was unbelievable for me to come through here.”

For Charles “Brad” King, it was a return to a school totally different in scope from his playing days in the early 1960s.

King, a three-sport athlete, let-

tered three years in football and baseball, was an All-Region football player, and later played at what was then Ferrum Junior College, where he was a part of their 1965 NJCAA national title team.

“It was different. I went to Washington-Henry, and a lot of other people that I played ball with went to Battlefield,” King said, recalling a time when LeeDavis was still a new school, consolidating the student populations of other institutions.

“When we merged, we had to see HALL, pg. 23

Tyler Johnson is the Confederate’ all-time leading scoring leader in total points and a number of other categories.

Charlie Leffler, file photo

Above, Lee-Davis pitcher Kelly Heinz is smothered by teammates after her 16th strikeout of the day gave the Confederates a 1-0 state championship win over Battlefield.

Courtesy of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

Left, Gerome Lewis beats off a would-be tackler. Below, he steels himself for takeoff.

Courtesy of the Lee-Davis Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

Top left, Kara Malloy Gallaher runs a relay for the Confederates. Above, Brad King sports a youthful flattop. He became part of a national junior college national champion football team while at Ferrum. Right, King (left) looking like the leader he was for Lee-Davis’ football team.

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get to know a lot of new people.

All of a sudden, you’ve got to learn the mannerisms of other people, that’s tough.”

King was glad to know new people, one in particular.

“If it wasn’t for Lee-Davis, I would have never met my wife,” King said, as Vicki went to Battlefield prior to the opening of Lee-Davis in 1959.

Kara Malloy Gallaher’s glory came, many times, all alone, running the race set before her.

She won the Central Region championship in cross country in 1986, and three years later, was the Central Region champion in the 1000-meter run in indoor track. She amassed nine region titles overall, but, perhaps, her biggest contribution to Lee-Davis was blazing a new trail.

“When I got to the first practice for cross country in

August, I waited around for the team, waited, and then I realized, there weren’t enough girls to field a team,” Gallaher remembered. “Now, I look at the team, and it’s so amazing.”

Gallaher ran with the boys.

Gerome Lewis was a man among boys. The 1972 graduate earned All-Region and AllMetro honors in football, and also left his mark on the track.

Lewis, a veteran of the United States Navy, held the Lee-Davis record for the 400-meter run

for an incredible 44 years.

“When I started playing football, I did not know what a football was,” Lewis recalled, earning a laugh from the audience. “My sister Vanessa told me, the football is the long one that looks like a foot!”

Today, Lewis makes his mark as “G-Rome”, as he is called by his 6-year old grandson, who was in attendance.

Kelly Heinz Frazier is the youngest inductee in the Hall of Fame’s history. From the

Class of 2012, Frazier’s work in the softball circle was legendary. One of the best pitchers to ever play in the Richmond area, she helped Lee-Davis make back-to-back Group AAA state championship games in 2010 and 2011, winning the title in their second attempt.

Today, Frazier takes the lessons she learned on the softball team, and applies them in a different way, as a consultant with the government. Whether training or developing, Frazier

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remembers the lessons learned back in Mechanicsville.

“Consulting is very much like a team sport in that every day is a new challenge. It’s never the same,” Frazier said. “The education I received at LeeDavis, many teachers forced us to think above what our classes were. They taught you how to think.”

The Hall of Fame now numbers 35 inductees.

Rob Witham can be reached at sports@mechlocal.com.

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Patriots get much-needed wins at Lee-Davis

By Rob Witham For the Mechanicsville Local MECHANICSVILLE – When you have to wait for a lot of your basketball team to finish playing football, it creates one small issue.

Patrick Henry boys basketball had to push back a couple of early games on their schedule while the football team made a run to the Virginia High School League Class 4 state semifinal.

Now, with the homestretch of the basketball regular season in sight, the Patriots began a stretch of six games in eight nights Friday in victorious fashion, defeating Lee-Davis 72-48 to sweep the season series from their oldest rival.

Just over 12 hours later, the Patriots outlasted Thomas Jefferson 67-66 at the Monacan Winter Basketball Classic to even their record at 6-6. Jayden Mines repeated a 14-point performance from Friday’s win in Saturday’s triumph, while Tysen Brown registered a double-double logging 19 points and 14 rebounds.

“You know never how teenagers are going to respond to adversity,” said Patrick Henry head boys basketball coach Randy Anderson, as the LeeDavis victory snapped a fourgame losing streak. “They were four tough losses, and I told them you’ve got to keep going.

If you want to make a playoff appearance, every game has to mean something.”

Lee-Davis (2-12) held steady with the Patriots early, but Patrick Henry extended a small first quarter lead into double digits in a second period where they held the Confederates to just 9 points. Mines began the second half with a quick 3-pointer to up the score to 39-21, and Lee-Davis never seriously threatened again.

It was widely known that

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Patrick Henry’s Tysen Brown (23) gets a shot off despite the defensive efforts of Lee-Davis’ Cody Willett (12) and Cam Eldridge (30) in the Patriots’72-48 win Friday.

Gene Foley, the first-year head coach at Lee-Davis, would have a big challenge ahead. Whether through graduation, transfer or injury, only one player on this Confederates team played varsity basketball last season.

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Foley takes a long-term approach, and, despite the record, sees improvement, both now, and in the future.

“Every day we come in, everyone is positive, and we keep working hard,” Foley said.

“Already we’re able to see when breaking down film, and seeing the stat sheets, we’re seeing the improvement. More rebounds, less turnovers, better free throw shooting. The little improvements that maybe the average

fan who doesn’t have access to all the numbers might not see, but we’re seeing it.”

Kwadell McQueen and freshman Jordan Callahan led Lee-Davis with 12 points each.

Mines was one of three Patriots

in double figures, joined by Aaron Brown and Jordan Morris, who each had 13 points.

In the girls varsity matchup, Patrick Henry earned its 10th see PATRIOTS, pg. 25

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Locals do well at St. Christopher’s meet

By Dave Lawrence Sports Editor

Megan Mann brought Lee-Davis a championship, with a stunning 44 foot, 5.25inch hurl in the shot put. The Confederates had their share of top-five finishes as well.

“Alli Crytser – one of the best runners in the country as a freshman, one of the best freshmen in the nation – ran a school record mile and 1,600[meter] on the way to the mile,”

said Hanover head coach Rich Firth. “She won the race going away and continues to win big races against top competition.

She’s just something really, really special.”

Firth has also been pleased with Joiner’s progress.

“She ran just off her PR, a couple of tenths [of a second] off what she ran at states last year,” he said. “She’s well ahead

of schedule with states over a month away.”

Lee-Davis head coach Neil Mathews said Mann was ready for a big throw in the shot.

“She had a great series of throws throughout. I think the shortest she threw was 41-10 or something like that,” he said.

“She seems to do quite well in the spotlight.”

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comeback. “We’ve got a really young team. Overall, I was pleased, and a little bit surprised by some of our younger guys stepping up and getting wins.”

Owens and Sulser are sophomores, while Mesco and Sadler are juniors. For Lee-Davis as a whole, come postseason, it will be a new experience as they are now in Class 4 rather than Class 5.

“It’s a new scene, and we don’t know,” Tinsley noted.

“We’ve seen some 4B teams during the year, but we’ve never wrestled in the postseason against them.”

For Patrick Henry, the night was an expected measuring stick for head coach Jeremy Smith, a 2005 Lee-Davis graduate, looking to lead the Patriots to some of the heights experienced by their rivals.

“When we came out, we were a little bit flat, but I was impressed in how we did in the

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jump start.

“We’ve been playing a lot more zone lately and I feel like we’re getting really comfortable with it. We’re doing a great job communicating so we’re not over helping and we don’t have two guys going to the basketball,” Atlee head coach Rally Axselle said. “Luckily, they missed some shots. I thought part of it was our defense and some of them they just missed.”

Warren, Atlee’s senior forward, carried the Raiders offensively in the first half and helped get the team energized. He scored 11 of his game-high 19 points in the first half, including a pair of alley-oop dunks off assists from Nicholas Conway and Ralph Axselle. The Raiders led 30-8 at the halftime break.

“Tyler [Warren] carried us in the first part and everybody fed off him and got some confidence going,” coach Axselle said. “[His teammates] know

they can count on him. They know every night he’s going to bring it.”

Hanover rallied in the second half behind Jack Belcastro, who scored 9 of his team-high 14 points in the third quarter.

The Hawks cut the Raiders’ lead to 15 by the end of the third quarter and got as close as 13 in the fourth. Ultimately, however, Atlee proved to be too strong defensively to overcome.

The Raiders decidedly won the rebounding battle, which helped keep the home team from getting any closer. Warren secured 12 rebounds for Atlee, which got strong performances on the boards from Ryan Kochon and Kemondre Claiborne as well.

Conway added seven assists and two steals and William Sutkus had 10 points for Atlee in the victory.

Jonathan Howard can be reached at sports@mechlocal. com.

Hanover High School’s girls track team made its presence felt Friday and Saturday at the St. Christopher’s Invitational, with a pair of winners and a number of excellent performances on a weekend where county teams held their own against stiff competition from around the state.

The Hawks’ Makenzie Joiner and Alli Crytser each won an event, Joiner in the 500-meter Continued from pg. 21 run and Crytser in the mile.

On the boys side, Cole Myers turned in a strong fourth-place via pin by Jake Owens, Robert performance in the 1,000-meter Sadler, Wyatt Mesco and Grant run.

Sulser.

“We were coming into the more experienced part of our lineup. They have some tough kids in the front half, so, matchContinued from pg. 24 up wise, it worked out well for us,” Lee-Davis head coach win of the season as it looks Tanner Tinsley said of the to keep close to both Monacan and Hanover in the Region 4B playoff race, defeating LeeDavis 52-32. Sophomore point Continued from pg. 20 guard Logan Nuckols led the Patriots with 17 points, helping Patrick Henry find some Jordan Davis and Emily Mott. separation after Lee-Davis held Davis was able to convert her an 11-10 lead after one period. effort into offense, where she It was only a 4-point game scored a team-high 14 points for winding down the third quarter the Hawks while Jessica Russell when the Patriots went on an added 10.

8-2 run to get the lead to double figures at 36-26 entering the Boys: Atlee 56, Hanover 37 fourth period. Jessica Osuanah MECHANICSVILLE – had one of her best games of the Atlee (9-7) used a stifling defenseason, scoring 16 points, her sive effort and a dominant percontributions helping loosen formance from Tyler Warren to the defense on Nuckols, as well cruise past Hanover (6-9). The as Ava Smith, who added 11.

Raiders held the Hawks scoreThe next step on the Friday less in the first quarter and led night weekly county tour for 14-0 with 6:20 remaining in the Patrick Henry is home, where first half before allowing their they’ll welcome Hanover, while first bucket.

Lee-Davis will go to archrival Atlee led 12-0 at the end of Atlee, both for doubleheader the first quarter and, while the varsity action beginning at 6 Raiders weren’t finding a lot of p.m. success in their own right on Rob Witham can be reached offense, they were able to rely at sports@mechlocal.com. on the defense to give a bit of a

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Hanover senior Makenzie Joiner sprints to the finish line ahead of St Catherines’ Archer Gurkin and Massaponax’s Emily Catlett with a winning time of 1:16.30 in the girls 500-meter dash at St. Christopher’s Saturday.

second and third dual,” Smith said. “This is a tough county to wrestle in. I’ve told my guys that we’re fourth in this county until we’re first.”

Sam Fox went undefeated for the Patriots at 126, but he and his teammates are on notice from Smith with the postseason looming.

“Sam did his job tonight.

No one on my team has a job that they can’t improve on right now,” Smith said.

Atlee wrapped the week with a first-place team finish at the Arrowhead Wrestling Invitational at Powhatan High School Saturday. Buchanan was named Most Outstanding Wrestler in lower weight divisions, winning the 132-pound title.

Other Raider champions were Haynie (113), Frowert (138) and Mateo Duarte (106).

Rob Witham can be reached a sports@mechlocal.com.

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Atlee senior Tyler Warren (10) opens scoring with a dunk as Hanover’s Grant Belcher takes cover as the Raiders shut out the Hawks 12-0 in first quarter en route to 56-37 win Friday.

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CONCRETE & BRICK BRICKWORX1.COM BRICKWORK & STONE - Sidewalks, Brick Walls, Brick Steps Replaced/ Repaired, Cracked Brick Walls Repaired.

25 years Expert Service. All Work Guaranteed. Lic / Insured. Call Chris for a free estimate, (804) 218-9338.

Purcell Construction Custom Builder Hunter Purcell 804-972-2215 www.PurcellConstruction.Biz Historical Renovations ∂ Custom Homes built on your land ∂ Insurance Claims ∂ Additions ∂ Barns ∂ Siding & Replacement Windows ∂ Sunrooms ∂ Decks ∂ Porches ∂ Inter/Exter Renovations ∂ Tenant Build Outs ∂ ∂ Kitchen & Bath Remodels Handicap Ramps ∂ T e r m i t e ∂ Lic/Ins Damage Rehabs Res/Comm ∂ 36 yrs exp ∂ A+ Rating with the BBB & Angie’s List ∂ Senior Citizens Discount Available. Don’t Move...Improve!

HOME REPAIR Herring Home ImprovementWindows, Decks, Sheds, Repairs Licensed & Insured. Call 537-5755

HOUSEWASHING A BROWN’S HOUSE WASHING ROOF STAINS REMOVAL 804-937-8351 HANOVER HANDY SERVICES Low Pressure Powerwashing Gutter Cleaning Lic. & Ins. Call 363-8393 www.hanoverhandy.com

Affordable Electrical Installations For your home or business.

Lic./Ins. BBB 746-4350 www.mallory-electric.com Danny Electric Specializing in Residential Service. Professional work that you can afford! Lic/Ins. Danny Hinton, 804-640-5044

FENCING **Fence Scapes** 559-8797 Custom Wood, Chain-Link, Vinyl, Ornamental Aluminum. www.fencescapesllc.com

FLOORS J.A.W. Flooring Installation, Repairs, Sand & Refinish Joe Woody, Owner / Operator Licensed / Insured 804-714-4016

GARAGE A & E Door Company, LLC Eddie Funai, Owner/Operator Garage Doors & Openers Replaced or Repaired. Over 25 yrs. exp. Free Est.!

Lic/Ins. Call 804-402-8522

GENERAL CONTRACTORS G. L. Pruett Inc. Licensed & Ins. Class A Contractor Site Work, Storm Sewer, Concrete, Demolition, Erosion Control, Clearing Call (804) 798-3584, Gerald Pruett

Gutter Specialist Seamless Gutters, Guards, Cleanings & Repairs, 20 yrs. exp. Lic/Ins. Free Est. Stronghold Construction 804-218-1136

Guy Stinchfield Painting & Repair Int./Ext. Painting, Carpentry, Drywall Repair, Pressure Washing, Wallpaper Removal. Lic/Ins. 20 yrs experience Refereneces. Free Est. 804-439-7700 PCT Remodeling Exterior/Interior Painting.

Licensed/Insured. 264-9352 Seay Brothers Painting & Wall Covering Custom Painting & Wallpaper, Sheetrock & Plaster Repairs. Over 3Generations Family Owned Business.

All Work Guaranteed. Call 804-994-3898

PLUMBING Gary’s Plumbing Repair Service. Lic./Ins. 218-1467

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PAINTING

Locally owned & operated since 2001. Licensed & Insured. Houses, decks, deck staining & aggregate concrete sealing. 804-5399682 www.mpadrichmond.com

ROOFING

LAWN CARE

For all of your home improvement needs. Fully licensed and insured.

Accepting all major credit cards.

Free estimates. 804-389-9617 www.LJHandymanRVA.com

HANDYMAN EXPRESS Your Small Job Specialist Painting, Repairs, and Maintenance Call Steve Hall 426-8544

HANOVER LAWN CARE LEAF REMOVAL LEAF REMOVAL Best Rate in Hanover ∂ Quality Service LIC & INS CALL 398-8287

Seward’s General Services/Handyman Home Repair ∂ Power Washing Painting ∂ Insured & Licensed Call Larry 804-402-6548

HOME REPAIR Stanley Home Improvement Repairs inside & outside your home. No job too small.

20 years experience.

Licensed & Insured Ken 840-0464 or 262-8845

Drywall Repairs- Small jobs welcome.

Clean & Dependable.

Licensed & Insured 30 years experience. Dean~ 803-8417

LAWN CARE PLUS - Complete Lawn Care & Landscaping CURBSIDE LEAF REMOVAL Fully Lic/Ins. Free Estimates 730-2367

PAINTING ALLSHOUSE PAINTING Powerwashing, Sheet Rock Repairs, Gutter Cleaning, Commercial/Residential.

Lic/Insured. Int./Ext. Call 730-6531 or 402-6531

TREE SERVICE

RoofWorxs Division of BrickWorxs, Inc. Specializing in Residential Re-Roofing Master Shingle Installation Standing Seam Metal Roofing Seamless Gutters 25+ years experience.

Licensed & Insured RoofWorkx1.com Call 804-218-9233

Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, etc. No Job too BIG or small. Lic/Ins. Free Estimates.

TILE PCT Remodeling Tile / Kitchens & Baths Free Est. Licensed & Insured.

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Tree & Shrub Pruning, Removals, Stump Grinding. Health/Risk Assessments. Insured. Free Estimates.

804-779-2170 Certified Arborist and MD LTE

Paul Brown Plumbing - in Business Since 1983. New Residential, Light Commercial, Renovations, Additions & Service. We do it all! Senior Citizen Discounts. For free estimate, 746-5030

HANDYMAN Ground Keepers Lawn Care Your #1 Choice Grass Cutting • Trimming • Hedges Mulching • Aerating • Seeding • Snow Plowing • FREE Est. Reasonable Rates Rick Custalow, 804-517-3321

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New & Re-roofs Residential & Commercial Certified/Master Installers for GAF & Certainteed Standing Seam, Metal &Copper, Gutter Installation. BBB Member VA Class A Licensed - Fully Insured We accept all major credit cards.Call today for your FREE Estimate, 559-4144

24 Hour Emergency Storm Service Trimming, Topping, Tree & Stump Removal. Firewood.

Lic. & Ins. / Res. & Comm 804-937-3671 William A. Silva Jr., Owner/Operator ADAM S. MEDEK MEDEK TREE SERVICE, INC. Resid. & Comm.

Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding Emergency Services Class A VA License Fully Insured – accepting VISA/MC/AmEx Call today for your FREE EST. 746-8580

Davidson Roofing Co. Residential Roofing & Repair Specialists. Lic/Insured GAF Master Elite Contractor BBB /Free Estimates 804-672-0540 www.davidsonroofing.com Roofing - All Types of Installation & Repair. 40+ years of experience.

Licensed / Insured. BBB A+ Rating!

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Full Service Tree Company.

(Removal, trimming, topping, stump grinding & firewood delivery) Offering free estimates and providing fully insured work.

Pay it Forward Tree Service Tree, Lawn & Handyman Serv.

Storm Damage, Stump Grinding & Log Splitting. Credit Cards Accepted. Free Est. Ins. 387-3434

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Tree & Stump Removal ∂ Lot Clearing ∂ Brush Removal Topping & Trimming Insured Free Estimates 804-730-0600

Tree & Stump Removal, Storm Cleanup, Emergency Services, Lot Clearing.

Res /Comm., Lic / Ins., Free Estimates 804-972-4085

Trimming & Take Downs. Stump Grinding. If it’s tree work we do it! Insured. Free Est. BBB THANK YOU!!!

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WALLPAPERING Wallpaper Hanging & Removal.

References. Reliable.

Call Jane Watkins 746-9025 www.janeswallcovering.com

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Real Estate Policy All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Virginia Fair Housing Law, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, elderliness, familial status, or handicap.”

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We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law.

All persons are hereby informed that all the dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

HOME SITES, LOTS, LAND Ashland - 14199 Washington Hwy, 4 +acres Zoned A-1 with building in need of repair. $160,000. Owner Financing Available . 804-477-5271

Residential for Rent Apartment Referral Services Policy Apartment referral service companies sell lists of available apartments for rent in your area.

Please read contracts thoroughly to ensure that you understand and agree to all the terms and the cancellation policy of the contract.

APARTMENTS UNFURN.

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HAULING Junk Removal Will clean junk from attics, basements, garages, hauling brush piles, furniture & appliances.

804-514-2938

Check www.AuctionZip.com for updated listings and pictures AUCTIONEER’S NOTES: NOTHING SOLD PRIOR TO SALE. VIEWING AT 12:00 P.M.. DAY OF SALE. ABSENTEE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED PRIOR TO SALE. 5.3% VA SALES TAX, 10% BUYERS PREMIUM. TERMS: CASH, OR VALID CHECK. AUCTIONEER ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROPERTY OR INJURIES. ALL SALES FINAL. PAYMENT MADE AT TIME OF PURCHASE. ALL ITEMS WILL BE SOLD AS IS WHERE IS. Hunter "Dee" Kelley, Auctioneer, VA License # 2934Cell 804-683-4612

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James Braden Best Wishes Today and Forever Mom, Gene, Brick, Jack, Shaka, Zepplin and Dad

Merchandise MISC. ITEMS WANTED BUYING ALL U.S. GOLD OR SILVER Coins & Collections, Bullion Gold & Silver, Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold Watched, Broken or Scrap Gold, Sterling Silver Sets. For Collections, House Calls Made! $$Cash Paid$$ 804-218-9233

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE New Snow Blower PowerSmart 24 inch, 2-stage gas snow thrower with power assist. Can text pictures. Originally Paid $425, Selling $275. Please call 804-433-8940

Recruitment ADMIN. & OFFICE WORK Sharon Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Secretary to work Tues. - Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Duties include assisting church Pastor as well as other church administration responsibilities.

Requires experience using Microsoft Office and media communication skills Please (WEB page/Facebook/etc.) send resume to Personnel Committee, Sharon Baptist Church; 901 Sharon Rd, King William, VA 23086 or email to jwhjuice@aol.com by 1/31/2020.

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Sr. Scientist (Altria Client Services LLC, Richmond, VA). Responsible for the identification, dvlpmt & commercialization of novel genes related to agronomic traits in tobacco. Primary research focus will be in the dvlpmt & implmtn of bioinformatics & molecular biology platforms to support the commercialization of tobacco varieties & hybrids having improved agronomic traits. Supervise 3 lab technicians, 1 scientist & 1 computer prgmr. Must have a PhD deg in Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Molecular Breeding or closely related discipline. Must have 3 yrs of exp conducting research in the field of bioinformatics or closely related field. Exp must incl: utilizing principles of bioinformatics, population genetics & biotechnology techniques; working on tobacco genetics incl genomic platform dvlpmt; using high throughput molecular markers dvlpmt & molecular biology lab techniques; leading procurement, setup & operations of automated robotic platforms & instrumentation incl LGC SNPline; demonstrating project mgmt skills across internal & external organizations, incl supvg or directing other working members or teams; prgmg w/ scripting languages Perl, Python & R; dvlpg & implmtg workflows in high performance cluster or cloud computing environments; delivering results while working w/ complex it environments w/ compliance & regulatory reqmts; using principles of field/greenhouse experimental dsgn & statistical analysis; &, dsgng experiments, & analyzing & interpreting next generation sequencing, & population genomics using advanced statistical methods incl Bayesian & max. likelihood. Send resumes to http://www.altria.com/Careers, req # 19382BR.

Ampa Events in Richmond seeks Event Technician/Drivers for event installation programs. Ideal candidate has basic carpentry, repair &, problem-solving skills. Must have ability to lift objects unassisted up to 50 lbs. and good driving record. Requires travel within the mid Atlantic. Consider a career with advancement, training, medical and retirement benefits. EOE. For more information and to apply: www.ampaevents.com/careers

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Including: Utility trailer, silver coins, numerous small tables, Selmer Bundy II saxophone, toys, old telephones, several TVs, wrought iron outdoor furniture, street signs, assorted books, baseball cards, pewter items, brass items, old guitar and clarinet, records and tapes, lots of tools, many lamps, costume jewelry, old tricycle, linens, curio cabinet, nice rugs, Christmas items, garden statues, several trunks, yard flags, beautiful chairs, fishing items, Radio-Flyer wagon, golf clubs, kitchen items, old English china, stained glass, old sleigh, and many other interesting items.

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Automotive Technician / State Inspector - seeking experienced automotive technician with good diagnostic skills with STATE INSPECTOR LICENSE. FullTime, M-F, 8am-5pm, every other Saturday, 8am-12pm. Must have own tools.

Guaranteed salary $950 per week or 50% commission whichever is greater.

Paid vacations and holidays off.

Contact Eddie or Grace 804-226-4131

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HEALTHCARE IN HOME SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Part time afternoon/evening & weekend work in your own community. Earn $10.56 per hour working with people with intellectual disabilities in their homes and in the community. Experience working with individuals with disabilities a plus, but we train the right people. Valid Virginia DMV license and background check required. Multiple positions available in Hanover, Goochland and Powhatan counties. To apply visit www.gpcsb.org, Job Opportunities, or call (804) 556-2047. Open until filled. EOE.

RESTAURANT & FOOD SERV. Part time or full time - Servers, Cooks, Kitchen Help & Dishwashers needed!

Send resume or apply within for an interview, Calabash Seafood, 7514 Lee Davis Road, Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111. 804-746-8630

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PUBLIC NOTICE Community Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Hanover County Board of Zoning Appeals has set Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., in the Board Room of the Hanover County Government Building at Hanover Courthouse, Hanover, Virginia, as the day, date, time, and place for a public hearing to consider the following case, at which public comments will be accepted:

It is anticipated that members of the Hanover County Board of Supervisors and the Hanover County Planning Commission will be in attendance; however, this is an informational meeting only and no action will be taken by County officials concerning the rezoning request.

All interested parties are invited to attend.

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A public information meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 6:30 PM., at Oak Knoll Middle School, 10295 Chamberlayne Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, to review an application submitted by AIR PARK ASSOCIATES, L.P., case REZ201900037, which is a request for an amendment to the proffers approved with rezoning request C-13-94(c), Airpark Associates, in the vicinity of Sliding Hill Road (State Route 656) and Ashcake Road (State Route 657), consisting of approximately 217.34 acres, zoned M-2(c), Light Industrial District with conditions; the proposed use of the property is for a Wegmans’ distribution facility.

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PRSRT. STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Mechanicsville, VA Permit No.141

Vol. 27, No. 15 | Richmond Suburban Newspapers | August 11, 2010

Cheering on Atlee

VAR2020-00001, TERESA D. AND FLOYD L. MOORE, Request a Variance from Section 26-26. 1. (b) of the Hanover County Zoning Ordinance, which specifies that dwellings in the A-1, Agricultural District, when located on a one hundred (100) foot ultimate right-of-way shall have a minimum front yard setback of (100) feet, and a minimum side yard setback of (25) feet. The requested Variance is for a 65.26 foot front yard Variance, and an 8.02 foot side yard Variance, which would allow a building lot to have a front yard setback of 34.74 feet and a 16.98 foot side yard setback. The request is for GPIN 7759-82-2390, consisting of approximately 7.57 acres, zoned A-1, Agricultural District, and located on the north line of Cedar Lane (State Route 623) approximately 528 feet east of Ashland Road (State Route 666).

(PUBLIC HEARING) Magisterial District: South Anna Copies of the above cases may be reviewed in the Planning Office any regular business day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p. m.

Social Services officers discuss benefits, demand in demand for the agency’s ser- Cold Harbor District while Fuller is from Mechanicsville. vices.

Lynn H. Saunders and David Four-year terms are appointed With a mission to help those by the Hanover County Board who are least able to help them- W. Fuller moved into their new of Supervisors. selves, the newly-elected chair positions on July 27. Both are Saunders, in the role and vice chair of the Hanover now in their seventh year on of chair, said she sees firstCounty SocialServicesAdvisory the board. see NEED, pg. 25 ` Saunders represents the Board talked about the increase

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C. Jason Hazelwood Code Compliance Supervisor

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 `

Photo courtesy of Brian Sizemore/The Wayne County (W.Va.) News

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 been recognized by the Virginia Association of Counties as the recipient of the 2010 Achievement Award for the Dominion Resources Greentech Incubator.

The county was honored for its model local government program in the category of Community/Economic

Development.

VACo received 60 entries for the statewide contest.

Former Hanover County assistant administrator Marilyn Blake joined Lane Ramsey, former Chesterfield County administrator, and Tedd Povar, associate director of the Virginia Institute of Government, in judging this see HONOR, pg. 4 `

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2020 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION Important Dates to Remember Absentee ballots are available now. If you qualify to vote by absentee, you can obtain your ballot from the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the Wickham Building at Hanover Courthouse from 8:30 a.m.5 p.m. Monday - Friday in addition to Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. as the last day to cast an In-person absentee ballot.

Monday, February 10, 2020 is the deadline to register or make changes to your voter registration in time for the March 3rd Democratic Party Primary Election. Please check your voter registration to make sure it is correct.

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HANOVER 23069

360 Coin Laundry & Cleaners 7040 Mechanicsville Tpke

Atlee Branch Library 9161 Atlee Road

Hanover Branch Library 7527 Library Drive

American Family Fitness 6337 Mechanicsville Tpke

Dominion Women’s Health 8239 Meadowbridge Road

Hanover Cafe 13185 Hanover Courthouse Road

BB & T - Lee Davis 7016 Mechanicsville Tpke

Hogg Professional Building 9137 Chamberlayne Road

Han Co Admin Bldg 7516 County Complex Road

Covenant Woods 7090 Covenant Woods Dr.

KidMed 8356 Bell Creek Road

Hanover Co Sheriff’s Office 7522 County Complex Road

Colonial Pharmacy 7510 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Owens and Minor 9120 Lockwood Blvd

Houndstooth Restaurant 13271 Hanover Courthouse Rd

Essex Bank 6316 Mechanicsville Tpke

Sonabank 9495 Charter Gate Drive

Pamunkey Regional Jail 7240 Courtland Farm Road

Gus’ Italian Cafe 7358 Bell Creek Road

The Dance Company 8324 Bell Creek Road, Ste

Wickham Bldg 7515 County Complex Road

Hanover Cleaners 8092 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Valero (Atlee & Sliding Hill Rds.) 10030 Sliding Hill Road

Monday, March 2, 2020 at 2 p.m. is the cut-off for voting an emergencyonly absentee ballot in the Voter Registration and Elections Office.

When going to the polls on March 3, 2020 be sure to bring a photo ID.

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Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N Railroad Ave.

Kroger 6335 Mechanicsville Tpke

M & M Pizza - B&P Station 1418 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Ashland Visitor Ctr 112 North Railroad Ave.

Lee Davis B & P 7051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Manquin Post Office 2171 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy.

Han Community Svc 12300 Washington Hwy.

Lee Davis Pharmacy 7023 Lee Park Road

One Stop Market 2185 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

Hanover Parks & Recreation 13015 Taylor Complex Lane

Long & Foster 6150 Mechanicsville Tpke

All registered voters in the Commonwealth of Virginia may vote in this Democratic Party’s Presidential Primary.

Mechanicsville Drug 8077 Mechanicsville Tpke.

Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place

You can register to vote, update your information and request an Absentee Ballot online at www.vote.virginia.gov

Tropical Smoothie 7152 Mechanicsville Tpke.

UPS Store 8005 C Creighton Parkway Village Bank (Old Mech) 8051 Mechanicsville Tpke.

The e-mail address is hanovervoting@hanovercounty.gov

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Patrick Henry YMCA 217 Ashcake Road

Valero (King William) 12132 King William Road

Rise & Shine Diner 10372 Leadbetter Road

Sonabank (Mechanicsville) 8123 Mechanicsville Tpke.

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AYLETT 23009 Citgo/KWm 5033 Richmond-Tappahannock Hwy.

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2 Homes on 5+ Acres 2 homes on 1 property? Looking to combine families but don’t want to be under the same roof? This property is what you are looking for and more! Situated on 5+ Acres just minutes from Ashland. Main house is a 1910 sq ft rancher with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, whole house generator and a large two car garage.

Large living room with fireplace and a spacious eat-in kitchen great for a large family gathering. The master has a gas fp, master bath and huge walk-in closet. There is also a spacious sun room off the back leading out to the deck and backyard with plenty of space for entertaining. The guest home at the back of the property is a 1500+ sq ft Cape with 2 bedrooms and 1½ baths. Schedule a showing before it’s too late. $489,950 Call Bryan Boykin 804-467-8637

Large dock with boat lift! Minutes to Indian Creek Country Club with golf, clubhouse and marina! 3 bed/2½ bath home, 3 miles from Kilmarnock with shopping and restaurants! Large dock plus a screened porch! Owner is selling furnished with all appliances conveying! Spacious great room with a great view! Excellent fishing and boating! Perfect for a second home, retirement home or a permanent residence! Open floor plan! $449,950 Call Bryan Boykin 467-8637

D L O S Atlee High

This lovely solid brick rancher has been immaculately kept. The kitchen has been updated, the LR, DR, and Kitchen have been professionally painted and the windows and roof are new. The home has a heat pump and central air, 3 nice sized bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, family room and office. Located on 1/2 acre lot w/Paved driveway and shed. 7383 Barnette Avenue.

Offered at $265,000

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